(2024-09-09). Race, Rights And Repression. popularresistance.org As the presidential election will take place in about two months, we need to discuss the prospects of peace, if any, under a Harris or Trump administration, but specifically in Palestine and in the West Asia region, but Ukraine is still an issue, more than two years after Russia's special military operation began. Who is in charge of the US as Ukraine undertakes an incursion into Russia, and what does this mean for the future? Also, we'll talk about AFRICOM, the US Africa Command, which was founded in October of 2008 in the waning days of the George W Bush administration, but under Obama and other presidents, has…
(2024-09-09). Rainbow Flag Genocide Vs MAGA Hat Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): ‚ùñ Kamala Harris has enthusiastically accepted the endorsement of Dick Cheney. The degree of comfort US liberals have with men like Cheney is more evidence that they don't view people in the global south as fully …
(2024-09-09). The Decline of the U.S. Empire: Where Is It Taking Us All? counterpunch.org 
The evidence suggests that empires often react to periods of their own decline by over-extending their coping mechanisms. Military actions, infrastructure problems, and social welfare demands may then combine or clash, accumulating costs and backlash effects that the declining empire cannot manage. Policies aimed to strengthen empire—and that once did—now undermine it. Contemporary social changes inside and outside the empire can reinforce, slow, or reverse the decline.
(2024-09-09). Gaza schools in tatters: Education Ministry slams transformation from joy to genocide. presstv.ir The Palestinian Ministry of Education has slammed Israeli soldiers over mocking Palestinian students after they shared a photograph of themselves sitting behind desks in one of the only schools left undamaged in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-09). WAFA: Position statement: Calls to save Palestinian schools from Israel's "education genocide" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, September 8, 2024 (WAFA) — Several Palestinian associations and institutions issued a position statement calling on the international community to save Palestinian schools from the occupation's education genocide, as part of the International Academic Campaign against Israeli occupation and apartheid. On the occasion of the International Day for the Protection of Education from Attack, …
(2024-09-09). Zionism vs Zionism — Ben-Gvir and the Acceleration of the Collapse of Israel. counterpunch.org 
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir vowed, on August 26, to build a synagogue inside the Muslim holy site Al-Haram Al-Sharif. Ben-Gvir, as a representation of Israel's powerful religious Zionist class in the government and society at large, has been candid regarding his designs in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of Palestine. He has
(2024-09-09). At least 20,000 people killed in Sudan's war: UN official. newarab.com 
More than 16 months of war in Sudan has killed more than 20,000 people, a senior United Nations official said Sunday, a grim figure amid a devastating conflict that has wrecked the northeastern African country. | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, gave the tally at a news conference in Sudan's Red Sea city of Port Sudan, which serves as the seat of the internationally recognised, military-backed government. He said the death toll could be much higher. | "Sudan is suffering through a perfect storm of crisis," Tedros said as he wrapped up his two-day visit to Sudan. "T…
(2024-09-09). Abandon Biden Becomes Abandon Harris, Focuses on Battleground States. transcend.org 4 Sep 2024 – Abandon Harris is now campaigning to defeat Kamala Harris in the battleground states, saying that genocide is a red line. A new poll shows Muslim voters evenly divided between Kamala Harris and Jill Stein.
(2024-09-09). Convening of Four Winds: The Warrior Way at the Phillip Deere Round House in Oklahoma. indybay.org At the Phillip Deere Round House in Okemah, Oklahoma today, Casey Camp-Horinek, Ponca, spoke on the Rights of Nature and the joy of being with those gathered here in the Warrior Way. "And yet my babies in Palestine are being murdered. I see the war in Ukraine. I see the United States government still inflicting genocide on my people, and trying to kill the river herself."
(2024-09-09). Labor Raises Collective Voice Against Genocide in National Network for Ceasefire. truthout.org Workers in Gaza "need us to push back through our unions" to demand an arms embargo.
(2024-09-09). Can Israel survive its new war in the West Bank? ingaza.wordpress.com 
September 8, 2024, RT.com -by Eva Karene Bartlett *(blog re-publish slightly longer & with some additional comments than first published) Having failed to eradicate Hamas during it's ongoing genocide of Gaza, Israel on August 28 began its war on the West Bank, 'Operation Summer Camps'. This Israeli assault on West Bank areas is the largest…
(2024-09-09). Two Gaza hospitals on brink of shutdown due to fuel shortages amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Two hospitals in northern Gaza warn that they will be out of service due to shortages of fuel and medical supplies caused by Israel's genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2024-09-09). The Genocide in Palestine — How to Prevent the Next Stage from Happening. palestinechronicle.com As many of us had warned, eleven months into the genocide of Gaza, Israel is now focusing on the genocide of the West Bank.
(2024-09-09). Labor Raises Collective Voice Against Genocide in National Network for Ceasefire. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). Rainbow Flag Genocide Vs MAGA Hat Genocide. thealtworld.com 
Kamala Harris has The degree of comfort US liberals have with men like Cheney is more evidence that they don't view people in the global south as fully human. If they did, his endorsement would be rejected with the same revulsion they'd show endorsements from NAMBLA or neo-Nazis. The emotional comfort they receive from all this warm cozy talk about "unity" between Democrats and Bush-era war c…
(2024-09-09). Paradox of Atoning for Holocaust by Facilitating Genocide. globalresearch.ca Germany is a country from which several supporters of peace, human rights, democracy and environment protection have high hopes. However these hopes have been hurt in recent times, and remedial actions are urgently needed. | The greatest concerns relate to the …
(2024-09-09). Israel Wanted Disease and Genocide in Gaza, So Why Is It Agreeing to the Polio Vaccine Being Given? transcend.org 1 Sep 2024 – A good tiny step, a public relations ploy given the UN's failure to stop the carnage — or something even more sinister: "Is Israel engaging in biological warfare against the Palestinians?"
(2024-09-09). UK: Green Party 'makes history' by declaring Israel's war in Gaza a 'genocide'. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Green Party 'makes history' by declaring Israel's war in Gaza a 'genocide' | The environmentalist and leftist party also affirmed its support for the BDS movement, as well as a total suspension of arms sales to Israel | | Councillor Mothin Ali, member of Muslim Greens, and Joshua Als…
(2024-09-09). At what point are we permitted to…? dissidentvoice.org 
Five questions, and a sixth: 1. At what point does it become irresponsible not to compare Israel's slaughter of the Palestinian people with the genocide westerners know best: the Nazi Holocaust? 2. At what point does shielding Israel from the revulsion its actions naturally inspire not turn into complicity? 3. At what point should western …
(2024-09-09). Ben-Gvir and Acceleration of Israel's Collapse. ummid.com Ben-Gvir's rush to achieve the religious Zionist agenda contradicts the traditional form of Israeli colonialism, predicated on the 'incremental genocide' of Palestinians and the slow ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities from East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
(2024-09-09). Cops look on bemused as Palestine Action block Elbit factory for WHOLE day. thecanary.co Not to do things by halves, Palestine Action started the week as it means to go on: by blockading an Elbit factory — Instro, in Kent — for the majority of the day; once again, disrupting Israel's genocide supply chain in the process Palestine Action shut down Elbit in Kent Palestine Action have blocked all …
(2024-09-09). Cops look on bemused as Palestine Action block Elbit factory for WHOLE day. thecanary.co Not to do things by halves, Palestine Action started the week as it means to go on: by blockading an Elbit factory — Instro, in Kent — for the majority of the day; once again, disrupting Israel's genocide supply chain in the process Palestine Action shut down Elbit in Kent Palestine Action have blocked all […] | By
(2024-09-09). Jordanian truck driver opens fire at Jordan-Israel border crossing killing three Israeli soldiers. peoplesdispatch.org Though Israel has been fixated on preventing alleged weapons infiltration from Iran to Palestinian resistance groups in the West Bank through its borders with Jordan, the shooting showcased that the security measures of the Zionist entity are breachable…
(2024-09-09). Iran to Revenge Differently on Israel: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami warned the Zionist regime that Iran's retaliatory action in revenge for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran will be different this time.
(2024-09-09). Update On The Uhuru 3 Free Speech Trial Of The Century. popularresistance.org Tampa, FL—The first week of the free speech trial of Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel left observers shaking their heads and asking how the government has dedicated 30 FBI agents over the course of 3 years, conducted military raids on peaceful U.S. residents, offered a $10 million reward for information and still has no case. | With only one witness left, the prosecution has failed to present any actual knowledge or evidence of the government's baseless charges that the Uhuru 3 are "secret pawns in a Russian government conspiracy to sow political discord and interfere in elections".
(2024-09-09). Black Alliance for Peace condemns the federal indictments of Uhuru 3 and denial of their fundamental human rights to speech, association, information and political dissent. mronline.org 
The federal trial of the Uhuru 3 has begun. The egregious charges of being foreign agents don't bode well for the future of free speech and the radical Black movement. However, the movement will continue to struggle and resist these attacks on human rights.
(2024-09-09). Headlines for September 9, 2024. democracynow.org U.N.: Israel Carrying Out "Starvation Campaign" as the Entire Gaza Strip Remains in Urgent Need of Food, Israeli Forces Kill American Activist Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi in Occupied West Bank, Israelis Take to Streets for Mass Protests Calling for Hostage Deal, Removal of Netanyahu, Israel Temporarily Closes Border Crossings with Jordan After Shooting of 3 Israeli Security Guards, Separate Israeli Attacks Kill 3 Paramedics in Lebanon, 16 People in Syria, Trump's NY Election Interference Sentencing Pushed to After Nov. Election, Sudan Rejects U.N. Call for Internat'l Peacekeeping Force a…
(2024-09-09). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 339: Israel winds down West Bank operation, continues blockade. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinians in Nablus held a funeral procession for a Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli forces in Beita. Meanwhile, Israel continued to close its borders with Jordan for the second day in a row following a shooting at Allenby bridge.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Israel 'absolute evil', much closer to defeat than victory: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the continuation of Israel's crimes shows that the regime is closer to defeat than victory.
(2024-09-09). Family of American Killed By Israeli Forces in West Bank Calls for Investigation. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). After Gaza, the West Bank Will Be Destroyed. transcend.org The IDF has mostly completed the destruction of Gaza and will continue to monitor it for many years to prevent the citizens from returning. That is the meaning of the new humanitarian officer. Meanwhile, the IDF has begun the final destruction of the West Bank.
(2024-09-09). UN expert says impunity for Israel must end as 'Genocidal Violence' spreads to West Bank. mronline.org 
"Apartheid Israel is targeting Gaza and the West Bank simultaneously, as part of an overall process of elimination, replacement, and territorial expansion," said United Nations special rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
(2024-09-09). Israeli forces 'kill a Palestinian child every two days' in West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces 'kill a Palestinian child every two days' in West Bank | Report finds 141 children across the occupied territory have been killed by soldiers and settlers since October, with most shot in the head and torso | | An Israeli soldier takes position during an army…
(2024-09-09). Jordan's tribes fear West Bank expulsions aimed at destabilising the kingdom. middleeasteye.net 
Jordan's tribes fear West Bank expulsions aimed at destabilising the kingdom | Israel's near daily assaults on the occupied West Bank, and publicly announced plans to forcibly expel Palestinians, are part of a plot to transform Jordan into a Palestinian state, tribesmen say | | Jo…
(2024-09-09). Aysenur Eygi's body to travel from West Bank to Turkey. newarab.com 
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson àñncຠKeàßethat said the mission to return the victim's body to the US from the West Bank had been complicated by Israel's closing of land crossings into Jordan, following the killing of…
(2024-09-09). West Bank 'under siege' by Israel after Jordan border shooting. newarab.com 
Israel announced that the Karameh, Sheikh Hussein and Wadi Araba crossings would all be closed until further notice, The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, reported, a decision which will likely have huge i…
(2024-09-09). Inside the Brutal Siege of Jenin: Israel Targets Children, Journalists & Civilian Infrastructure. democracynow.org Extended conversation with Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti on Israel's deadly raid on Jenin and other areas of the occupied West Bank. | Extended conversation with Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti on Israel's deadly raid on Jenin and other areas of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-09). Democracy Now! 2024-09-09 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 09, 2024; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: As Israel Kills Another American in West Bank, Will U.S. Demand Accountability?; Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ay≈üenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Military Cover-Up; "The Brutality Is Truly Unprecedented" in West Bank: Mariam Barghouti on Israel's Deadly Incursions | Headlines for September 09, 2024; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: As Israel Kills Another American in West Bank, Will U.S. Demand Accountability?; Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ay≈üenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Mil…
(2024-09-09). Inside the Brutal Siege of Jenin: Israel Targets Children, Journalists & Civilian Infrastructure. democracynow.org Extended conversation with Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti on Israel's deadly raid on Jenin and other areas of the occupied West Bank. | Extended conversation with Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti on Israel's deadly raid on Jenin and other areas of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-09). Democracy Now! 2024-09-09 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 09, 2024; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: As Israel Kills Another American in West Bank, Will U.S. Demand Accountability?; Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ay≈üenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Military Cover-Up; "The Brutality Is Truly Unprecedented" in West Bank: Mariam Barghouti on Israel's Deadly Incursions | Headlines for September 09, 2024; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: As Israel Kills Another American in West Bank, Will U.S. Demand Accountability?; Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ay≈üenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Mil…
(2024-09-09). Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: As Israel Kills Another American in West Bank, Will U.S. Demand Accountability? democracynow.org 
A funeral is being held today in the occupied West Bank for Turkish American activist Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead Friday by Israeli forces while taking part in a weekly protest against illegal Israeli settlements in the town of Beita. The 26-year-old recent graduate of the University of Washington was a volunteer with the International Solidarity Movement. Witnesses say she was fatally shot in the head by an Israeli sniper after the demonstration had already dispersed. The Turkish government has said it holds Israel responsible for Ay≈üenur's death, while the U.S. government…
(2024-09-09). Rachel Corrie's Parents Mourn Death of Ayşenur Eygi, Warn of Israeli Military Cover-Up. democracynow.org 
As friends and family mourn the killing of Turkish American activist Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, we speak with the parents of Rachel Corrie, another American killed while volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement to protect Palestinians from attacks and displacement. Corrie was just 23 years old when she was crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer in Gaza in 2003 as she attempted to use her body to stop the destruction of Palestinian homes. Cindy and Craig Corrie have since devoted their lives to their daughter's cause and founded the no…
(2024-09-09). "The Brutality Is Truly Unprecedented" in West Bank: Mariam Barghouti on Israel's Deadly Incursions. democracynow.org 
Israel is continuing its military assault across the occupied West Bank, with soldiers storming the Palestinian city of Tulkarm after midnight Monday, just days after Israeli forces withdrew from Tulkarm and Jenin following a brutal incursion that lasted over one week. Israeli troops have also raided other towns and villages across the occupied territory as part of the largest Israeli military operation in the West Bank in about two decades, deploying hundreds of soldiers backed by armored vehicles, bulldozers, fighter jets and drones. Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians since launching the operation on Augu…
(2024-09-09). Statement from the family of Ayşenur Eygi, US Citizen killed in West Bank. indybay.org Today our family and our community are in shock and grief, as we wrestle with the reality that our beloved Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi is gone. Like the olive tree she lay beneath where she took her last breaths, Ayşenur was strong, beautiful, and nourishing. Her presence in our lives was taken needlessly, unlawfully, and violently by the Israeli military.
(2024-09-09). Palestinians mourn American activist killed by Israeli snipers in Nablus. presstv.ir Palestinians mourn Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American activist of Turkish descent, who was killed by Israeli forces during a protest in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-09). Far-right Israeli minister: My life's mission is to thwart Palestinian statehood. presstv.ir Extremist Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says his life's mission is to expand the occupying regime's control over the West Bank and thwart establishment of a Palestinian state.
(2024-09-09). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian man, on Monday, after invading Al-'Ubeidiya town, southeast of Bethlehem in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its ambulance crews transported a 28-year-old man to the hospital, after he sustained a live gunshot wound to the thigh. Media sources said that …
(2024-09-09). Army Abducts 35 Palestinians In Two Days. imemc.org 
Israeli forces have abducted 35 Palestinians in several parts of the West Bank over the last two days, including many former political prisoners. A statement by the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) and the Palestinian Commission for Prisoners and Ex-Detainees' Affairs revealed that the abductions took place in various governorates throughout the West Bank. They added …
(2024-09-09). Army Abducts Four Palestinians Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, undercover Israeli soldiers infiltrated Bani Na'im town, east of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part and kidnapped three Palestinians after shooting one of them. The army also abducted a child in the Tabaqa village, south of the city. Media sources said the soldiers were driving a car with Palestinian license …
(2024-09-09). Army Demolishes Agricultural Structure, Uproots Trees In Jericho. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli soldiers invaded Marj Na'ja village, north of Jericho in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, demolished an agricultural facility, and uprooted trees. Local resident Saleh Sawarka stated that several military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the village before storming his farm. Sawarka added that the soldiers demolished more than five agricultural …
(2024-09-09). Israeli Army Demolishes A Home In Hizma. imemc.org 
Earlier Monday, Israeli soldiers demolished a Palestinian home in Hizma town, northeast of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles, including bulldozers, invaded the town and surrounded a home in the Al-Bayader area before forcing a family of six out. They added that the soldiers demolished the two-story home, owned …
(2024-09-09). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Journalist In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian journalist from her home in Beit Hanina and a young man from the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers stormed and searched the home of Rose Zaro, in Beit Hanina, before abducting her. It is worth mentioning …
(2024-09-09). Israeli Soldiers Open Fire at Palestinian Workers in Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday night, just after midnight, Israeli soldiers fired live rounds at Palestinian workers in the Wad Al-Hummus area, northeast of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers chased Palestinian workers in Wad Al-Hummus, near the Al-Khas and An-No'man villages, east of Bethlehem, while they were trying to reach occupied …
(2024-09-09). Soldiers Injure Many Palestinians Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers injured many Palestinians in Ethna town, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said many army vehicles invaded the town and closed intersections, leading to protests, before the soldiers fired live rounds, gas bombs and concussion grenades. They added that many Palestinians suffered the effects …
(2024-09-09). Israeli Society Has Truly Fallen to Cruelty, Violence and Apathy—Just Look at Us. transcend.org 8 Sep 2024 – Look at what happened Fri 6 Sep in the Jenin refugee camp, in Qaryout, in Beita and in Megiddo Prison — and perhaps you will see us, finally.
(2024-09-09). Israeli Army Kills Turkish-American Citizen During Demonstration in Beita, Nablus. indybay.org During the weekly demonstration in Beita, Palestine, on the morning of September 6th, 2024, the Israeli army intentionally shot and killed an International Solidarity Movement (ISM) human rights activist named Ayşenur Eygi.
(2024-09-09). Five Turkish-backed Syrian fighters killed by Kurdish forces. newarab.com 
At least five fighters from the Turkish-backed "Syrian National Army" (SNA) were killed on Saturday night after being ambushed by Kurdish forces near the northern Syrian city of Fighters from the Kurdish-led The New Arab's Arabic-language sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed repo…
(2024-09-09). Friday 9/13: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org In front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Buddhist Scholar Maung Zarni among Interfaith Delegation Visiting Palestine. transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – The delegation, organized by Rabbis for Ceasefire and Christians for Ceasefire, included Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and Buddhist scholar Maung Zarni (member of TRANSCEND).
(2024-09-09). Aysenur Eygi: American Lives Matter… But Not All of Them. mintpressnews.com As the Biden administration vows swift action against Hamas for killing an Israeli-American, the silence surrounding the death of American activist Aysenur Eygi at the hands of Israeli forces exposes a glaring double standard.
(2024-09-09). Israel war on Lebanon 'matter of days'; Beirut suburb to 'look like Gaza': Knesset member. presstv.ir A member of Knesset (the Israeli parliament) claims that the regime would launch a wholesale war on Lebanon "in a matter of days."
(2024-09-09). Hezbollah 'resolute' in fighting for Gaza despite Israeli threats: Senior official. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese resistance movement remains resolute in its support for Gaza.
(2024-09-09). As'ad AbuKhalil: Hezbollah's Calibrated Response. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). Hezbollah announces attack on Israeli site in support of Gaza. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) announced a missile attack against the Israeli military base Maayan Baruch, in support of the people in Gaza and Palestinian fighters.
(2024-09-09). Bangladesh heading for economic freefall? Political upheaval erases years of growth. infobrics.org Continued violence will ultimately affect the economy and the people.
(2024-09-09). Western intelligence agencies prepare to sabotage geopolitical transition process. infobrics.org According to the heads of US, UK secret services, liberal powers are jointly working to neutralize new geopolitical tendencies.
(2024-09-09). New Delhi –°onsents Major Port to Increase Russia-India Trade. infobrics.org The Indian government has given the go-ahead for the construction of a major port at Vadhavan, located on the western coast of Maharashtra, a move intended to enhance trade links with Russia and integrate India more deeply into global trade routes…
(2024-09-09). BRICS Should Bridge Digital Divide Among Member States. infobrics.org The digital divide in the Global South is an issue that needs to be addressed and the BRICS nations can play a leading role in bridging the gap…
(2024-09-09). BRICS Is a Strategic Path. infobrics.org There is a growing narrative suggesting that Malaysia's interest in BRICS+ signals is a pivot away from Western alliances. This interpretation misses the strategic and nuanced reasons behind Malaysia's engagement with this grouping…
(2024-09-09). US targeting China, deploying previously banned missiles in Japan. infobrics.org Washington DC is determined to deploy a "dragon trap" against Beijing, just like it did to Russia with a "bear trap" in Ukraine. This is designed to force a reaction, which the US could then present as "proof" of how supposedly "aggressive" the targeted country is. However, while this usually didn't have consequences of global proportions when used against relatively small and helpless countries, it's a whole different story when it comes to superpowers such as China and Russia.
(2024-09-09). US funds opposition in Myanmar, pouring gasoline on fire in another conflict with China. infobrics.org China certainly has stakes in the neighboring country, which it has made large economic investments in. The US in turn is largely seen as an "outside" player, which does not have a full grasp of the complexities of the region. One might thus see yet another focal point for tensions unfolding in a global situation which already has plenty.
(2024-09-09). Audi workers in Brussels strike against jobs massacre across the VW group. wsws.org The attacks on the Belgian Audi workers are part of a broad international strategy by the Volkswagen Group.
(2024-09-09). Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former PM Hasina from India. aljazeera.com International Crimes Tribunal says it will start the process to bring expelled leader back to answer for 'massacres'.
(2024-09-09). How Israel Is Using Disease as a Weapon in Gaza. youtube.com 
The Israelis created a public health crisis in Gaza that has led to the reemergence of polio. To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by Lebanese medical doctor and public health researcher Anis Germany. This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a …
(2024-09-09). Lebanon calls on UN to take measures to stop Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Beyrouth, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed today the need for the UN Security Council to take more effective and decisive measures to address Israeli violations and attacks against Lebanese civilians.
(2024-09-09). Why Riad Salameh's arrest is a test for Lebanon's judiciary. newarab.com 
The arrest of former Central Bank of Lebanon chief Until he was forced to step down at the end of July last year, 73-year-old Salameh was governor of He was detained on 5 September following an interrogation by Public Prosecutor Jamal Al-Hajar and faces multiple char…
(2024-09-09). Ex-Lebanon bank chief Riad Salameh slapped with arrest warrant. newarab.com 
A Lebanon judge on Monday extended the detention of the country's disgraced former Central Bank governor Investigating Judge Bilal Halawi questioned Salameh on Monday for two and a half hours, resulting in another arrest warrant being issued against him and an additional hearing scheduled for Thursday where his detention could be extended further. | During Salameh's hearing, protesters and some lawmakers gathered outside the Justice Palace, calling…
(2024-09-09). Israel's Gantz says military focus needs to shift to Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-09-09). 'South Beirut will look like Gaza': Israeli MK threatens Lebanon. newarab.com 
A fully-fledged war between Israel and Lebanon will erupt in a "matter of days", a member of the Israeli parliament (MK) has claimed, threatening that Beirut's southern suburbs "will look like Gaza" if conflict breaks out. | "There is no other way," MK Nissim Vaturi of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing Likud party told Israel's Kan broadcaster. | "This is something that will develop in the coming days." | Vaturi claimed that Netanyahu briefed military officials on Sunday and told them "we must end this saga." | The MK, who is a member of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, said Isr…
(2024-09-09). Israeli attack kills at least 14 in central Syria: State media. aljazeera.com Syrian security source says Israeli 'aggression', launched from Lebanese airspace, targeted military instalments.
(2024-09-09). Israel at war, day 339: IDF calls on residents of northwest Gaza to evacuate. haaretz.com Hamas official: Israeli hostages held in Gaza 'won't see the light of day' if Israel doesn't accept Biden's cease-fire proposal ‚ñ IDF calls on residents of northwestern Gaza to evacuate following rocket fire from the area into Israel ‚ñ Jordan condemns Sunday's shooting attack at Allenby border crossing with Israel ‚ñ Aerial target fired from Lebanon hits residential building in north Israel ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 339 days into the war…
(2024-09-09). Former Lebanese Central Bank Governor Interrogated Over Alleged Financial Crimes. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Forest fires keep Bolivia in national emergency. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia remains in a national emergency to protect the environment, human health, and the population in the face of forest fires in several regions, President Luis Arce stated.
(2024-09-09). War on Gaza: Palestinians face 'deliberate starvation' by Israel, says UN expert. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinians face 'deliberate starvation' by Israel, says UN expert | New report concludes that Israel is conducting an 'intentional and targeted starvation campaign' in Gaza | | Palestinian children receive cooked food rations as part of a volunteer youth initi…
(2024-09-09). War on Gaza: Palestinians face 'deliberate starvation' by Israel, says UN expert. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Palestinians face 'deliberate starvation' by Israel, says UN expert | New report concludes that Israel is conducting an 'intentional and targeted starvation campaign' in Gaza | | Palestinian children receive cooked food rations as part of a volunteer youth initiative in Rafah in the…
(2024-09-09). ICC Prosecutor Says World Leaders 'Threatened' Him over Israel Arrest Warrants. transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – The International Criminal Court judges have yet to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and defense minister four months after prosecutor Karim Khan requested them.
(2024-09-09). For The New York Times, not all Americans killed in Palestine are equal. mondoweiss.net 
When a foreign government and its citizens kill American nationals, it usually raises media outrage in the U.S. But, Israel's recent spate of violence against Americans, including the killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, has barely received coverage.
(2024-09-09). Chilean Supreme Court suspends magistrate for alleged corruption. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) In an extraordinary meeting today, the Supreme Court of Justice of Chile suspended from her post the magistrate àÅngela Vivanco, for her links with lawyer Luis Hermosilla, accused of corruption and other illicit acts.
(2024-09-09). The Evolution of Humans. dissidentvoice.org 
In 1871, Charles Darwin wrote The Descent of Man.
(2024-09-09). Morocco's quake-hit villages blame slow aid on anti-Amazigh bias. newarab.com 
After a year of desperate waiting, A year ago, Morocco's government promised $12 billion to rehouse people affected by a deadly earthquake that destroyed hundreds of villages and killed around 3,…
(2024-09-09). Laughs then bombs on the last day of Eid. electronicintifada.net A little joy and a lot of torment as people try to escape the misery of war for just a short time.
(2024-09-09). Letter from a jailed Palestine activist. electronicintifada.net Their scare tactics are a rallying call.
(2024-09-09). Israeli Forces Kill 94 Palestinians in Gaza Over Three Days. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces have killed at least 94 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past three days, according to numbers released by Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry said on Saturday that 61 Palestinians were killed and another 162 were injured over the previous 48-hour period. On Sunday, the ministry said another 33 Palestinians were killed, …
(2024-09-09). Israeli Forces Kill 16 More Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israel's assault on the besieged territory killed another 16 Palestinians in the previous 24-hour period. The latest killings bring the recorded death toll in Gaza since October 7 to 40,988. Another 94,825 people have been wounded. Israeli strikes were reported across Gaza, including several attacks on the Nuseirat refugee …
(2024-09-09). Israel Strikes Central Syria, Killing at Least Five, Wounding 19. news.antiwar.com Israeli warplanes were reported to have carried out at least 15 airstrikes against central Syria, with the deadliest attacks centered around the city of Masyaf, which is west of Hama. Syrian state media is reporting that at least five people were killed and 19 wounded. State media in Syria also reported that their air defenses …
(2024-09-09). At Least 25 Killed, Scores Wounded in Intense Israeli Attacks on Central Syria. news.antiwar.com On Sunday night Israel carried out a flurry of airstrikes against central Syria, killing numerous people. The attacks were much more intense than initially reported, and the death toll continues to climb. It is now reported that Israel killed at least 25 people and wounded more than 40, with the attacks centering on the Syrian …
(2024-09-09). Israel And The US Know The Soldier Who Assassinated Aysengur Eygi. popularresistance.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. was working to "gather the facts" about U.S. citizen Aysenur Eygi's killing by Israel military forces. | Blinken doesn't need time to "gather the facts." | The facts are already known to the Israeli military, the U.S. military and the U.S. government. | They know exactly who assassinated International Solidarity Movement (ISM) member and U.S. citizen Aysenur Eygi on September 6, 2024. | They know which unit was in Beita village for the peaceful prayer demonstration against the illegal Israeli settlement of Evyatar. They know the names of the snipers who fired t…
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-09). Jordanians rally in support of retaliatory attack that killed 3 Israelis. presstv.ir Hundreds of Jordanians have marched in support of a shooting operation on border crossing bridge that killed three Israelis.
(2024-09-09). Death toll from Israeli strikes on Syria's Hama province rises to 14. presstv.ir The death toll from Israeli air strikes on a number of sites in Syria's central province of Hama has soared to 14, raising an earlier toll of five dead and 19 wounded.
(2024-09-09). UN rights chief urges countries to challenge Israel's 'blatant disregard' for law. presstv.ir "Ending that war and averting a full-blown regional conflict is an absolute and urgent priority," Volker Turk said in Geneva.
(2024-09-09). New military prison sentence for three Israeli conscientious objectors. pressenza.com
(2024-09-09). Palestinian Americans waiting for Harris to show she's different from Biden on Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
(AP)—Demoralized by the Biden administration's handling of Israel's war on Gaza, Palestinian American Samia Assed found in Vice President Kamala Harris' ascension—and her running mate pick—"a little ray of hope." That hope, she said, shattered during last month's Democratic National Convention, where a request for a Palestinian American speaker was denied and listening to Harris left her feeling …
(2024-09-09). Aren't Palestinians Human? transcend.org The West Truly Doesn't See Palestinians as Human – Israelis dying is a terrible tragedy, while Palestinians dying is just the normal way of things. Israeli strikes killed 47 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday [1 Sep], receiving not a fraction of the attention Western officials have given six Israeli hostages.
(2024-09-09). On the Need to Dismantle the Settler-Colonial Bloc at the UN. transcend.org 8 Sep 2024 – WEOG, the UN grouping anchored by the Anglo countries, Israel, and European states, wields disproportionate power to undermine human rights and international law.
(2024-09-09). You Can't Arm a Genocidal State into Moderation. So Why Does the West Keep Trying? transcend.org 4 Sep 2024 – Western governments will never isolate and sanction Israel. The war machine will roll on until either we stop it or its lethal games blow up in all our faces.
(2024-09-09). The Proxy Wars of Big Powers. ummid.com Ukraine and Israel are two recent examples. If things work out their way, the big powers, despite trying to protect themselves, may get involved in bigger and destructive wars which they did not plan for while engaging in their smaller mischief.
(2024-09-09). Israeli bombing of Syria sparks strong Iranian condemnation amid escalating tensions. nationofchange.org Iran strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 16 people in Syria, warning of escalating regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Syria….
(2024-09-09). Kamala Harris Should Do What Joe Biden Won't: Commit To Actually Reining In Israel. progressivehub.net MOHAMAD BAZZI | THE GUARDIAN…
(2024-09-09). Gaza Day 339: Israeli Forces Continue Their Assault on Refugee Camps. imemc.org 
On Monday, September 9,2024, day 339 of Israel's assault on the entire population of Gaza, Israeli forces continued their relentless attacks, with airstrikes and drone attacks targeting Palestinian civilians throughout the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-09). Forged Hamas documents leaked to shape public opinion, report says. middleeasteye.net 
Forged Hamas documents leaked to shape public opinion, report says | Jewish Chronicle and Bild reports appear to have been an attempt to sway opinions on Israel's continued occupation of Philadelphi Corridor, says Yedioth Ahronoth | | Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points at the Phil…
(2024-09-09). UK Lawyers for Israel patron quits, says Starmer right to suspend arms exports. middleeasteye.net 
UK Lawyers for Israel patron quits, says Starmer right to suspend arms exports | Lord Carlile tells MEE he has resigned from pro-Israel group on same day it threatens government with legal action over weapons sales ban | | Lord Carlile said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had shown…
(2024-09-09). Israeli army orders another mass displacement in northwest Gaza. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said Monday it ordered the Avichay Adraee, a military spokesman, posted on social media platform X a map showing several areas in the Gaza Strip's northwest for its invasion, declaring them part of a "dangerous combat zone". | Israel has issued
(2024-09-09). Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 18 in central Hama. newarab.com 
Syria's health minister said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed 18 people in The Israeli military, which has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since its "The number of martyrs of the brutal Israeli aggression reached…
(2024-09-09). Mark Ruffalo slams US govt after Israel shoots dead activist. newarab.com 
US actor Ruffalo on Saturday condemned Wash…
(2024-09-09). Pro-Israeli lawyers threaten UK govt over blocked arms sales. newarab.com 
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have sent a formal letter to the Last week, British foreign secretary David Lammy announced the suspension said it would immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel because there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.
(2024-09-09). Rabbi blesses soldier accused of raping Palestinian prisoner. newarab.com 
An Israeli rabbi was filmed blessing a soldier accused of Rabbi Meir Mazuz, who is known to be close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told the soldier he would be found "completely innocent." | "What did you do? Beat the enemy? So what?"
(2024-09-09). Saudi envoy to US joins Israeli officials at Washington summit. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, is participating in the inaugural Middle East—America Dialogue (MEAD) summit in Washington, D.C., from 8-9 September, an Israel-focused event alongside senior Israeli officials and Arab figures as backchannel discussions about potential While efforts…
(2024-09-09). Israel & Scotland: Popular pressure forced relations to break. newarab.com 
At the SNP conference last week, Angus Robertson, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs, Robertson's act of self-abasement before irate party members was intended to draw a line under the scandal which engulfed the Scottish Government after he met Daniela Grudsky, the Deputy Ambassador for Israel to the UK. But notably, he did not repeat the substantive decision made by his party in r…
(2024-09-09). Gaza: Israeli forces kill deputy director of civil defence. newarab.com 
According to Arabic news site Arabi21, civil defence crews announced that Colonel Abu Al-Abd Morsi was killed at his home, located in the Al-Alami area in Jabalia camp. | Early on Sunday, media outlets reported that four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli b…
(2024-09-09). Israeli army orders mass displacement in northwest Gaza. newarab.com The Israeli military said Monday it ordered the Avichay Adraee, a military spokesman, posted on social media platform X a map showing several areas in the Gaza Strip's northwest for its invasion, declaring them part of a "dangerous combat zone". | Israel has issued
(2024-09-09). Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 16 in central Hama. newarab.com Syrian state media said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people in The Israeli military, which has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since the start of the Syrian official news agency SANA, citing a medical source, said the number…
(2024-09-09). Mark Ruffalo slams US govt after Israel shoots dead activist. newarab.com
(2024-09-09). At least eight Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify. aljazeera.com At least eight people killed and dozens wounded as Israel carries out air raids across Gaza, health officials say.
(2024-09-09). 630,000 children missing education as Gaza school year begins. aljazeera.com More than half a million children in Gaza are missing out on education because of Israel's war.
(2024-09-09). Israeli rabbi blesses soldier accused of raping Palestinian prisoner. aljazeera.com Video shows a rabbi blessing and praising an Israeli soldier accused in the gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner.
(2024-09-09). Procession for Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces. aljazeera.com Video shows a procession for Turkish American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, ahead of her body being repatriated to Turkey…
(2024-09-09). Video: Family mourns 10-year-old girl killed in her roller skates in Gaza. aljazeera.com 10-year-old Tala Abu Ajwa was playing in pink roller skates when she was killed by an Israeli strike in Gaza.
(2024-09-09). What we know about attack on Israeli guards at Jordan crossing. aljazeera.com An attack by an armed truck driver that killed three Israeli guards at Jordan's border crossing.
(2024-09-09). Amid Israel's war on Gaza, Palestine dares to dream of FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com In their quest for success on the football pitch, Palestine bring hope and smiles to the people ravaged by war.
(2024-09-09). A Meditation on Colonialism. counterpunch.org 
Italian writer and Holocaust survivor Primo Levi said that it's far easier to do horrible things to those who have been turned into non-people. I don't know if Netanyahu has read him, but it seems that the Israeli prime minister regularly puts a version of the dehumanization that Levi observed into practice. In fact, Netanyahu has made a career of it.
(2024-09-09). Devastating Airstrike in Khan Younis: Casualties Reported. devdiscourse.com In the early hours of Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike struck a tent encampment in Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including both killed and wounded Palestinians, as confirmed by medical sources on the scene.
(2024-09-09). UN Convoy Detention in Gaza Escalates Tensions. devdiscourse.com A UN convoy carrying polio vaccines for Gaza's children was detained by the Israeli military for over eight hours on Monday. The military cited intelligence indicating the presence of Palestinian suspects aboard the vehicles.
(2024-09-09). Netanyahu's 'military pressure' lies are killing the hostages. haaretz.com On the Netanyahu government's orders, a clear operational decision was made to continue scouring the tunnels of Gaza in the quest for a "total victory," with the full knowledge it would cost hostages' lives…
(2024-09-09). Annexation, expulsion and Israeli settlements: Netanyahu gears up for next phase of Gaza war. haaretz.com The entry into a new phase of the war did not begin with a multidivisional maneuver or some daring raid into the enemy's heartland. Instead, it came via a bureaucratic statement and will have Benjamin Netanyahu's dreaming about what his supporters will see as a lifetime achievement…
(2024-09-09). U.S. urges Qatar, Egypt to press Hamas to back down from new Gaza cease-fire demands. haaretz.com Biden will meet his national security team on Monday to address the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deadlock. The U.S. deems Hamas' new demands excessive and believes they don't deserve rewards after the murder of six Israeli hostages…
(2024-09-09). Report: Israel strikes Iran-affiliated sites in Syria, including chemical weapons facility. haaretz.com Syrian state media says Israel carried out strikes near Hama overnight ‚ñ Opposition war monitor says seven killed…
(2024-09-09). Police indicts Israeli woman for throwing sand at minister Ben-Gvir at Tel Aviv beach. haaretz.com Noa Goldenberg, 27, was indicted for assaulting a public servant and obstructing a police officer, facing up to three years in prison for each charge. She was arrested for allegedly throwing wet mud at the national security minister…
(2024-09-09). Why Trump and Vance won't condemn Tucker Carlson and his Holocaust-denying pals. haaretz.com At least Donald Trump is consistent. He's been defending antisemites and Holocaust deniers for years. But as the Republican presidential candidate, his proximity to Tucker Carlson constitutes a clear and present danger to the U.S., Israel, and Jews across the globe…
(2024-09-09). Guns, braids, and watchful eyes: This Ethiopian Israeli artist refuses to be a cliché. haaretz.com Rachel Anyo seizes control of her narrative, crafting provocative works that confront Black femininity, lurking violence, and societal expectations — and boldly rejects the modesty imposed upon her…
(2024-09-09). 'A wild invention': Jewish Chronicle's report on Hamas' plans comes under scrutiny. haaretz.com Last week, the British news site reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar plans to escape Gaza and smuggle Israeli hostages to Iran. The article was widely circulated, but now its accuracy, sourcing, and the reporter's credentials are being questioned…
(2024-09-09). Israeli arrested for publishing threatening video against hostage's mother. haaretz.com Police arrested a man from northern Israel after he allegedly published a video in which he threatens to attack Einav Zangauker, the mother of Matan who has been held in Gaza for over 11 months…
(2024-09-09). Netanyahu asks court to block airing of his interrogation in upcoming film. haaretz.com A Jerusalem court rejected the petition shortly after it was filed, and hours before 'The Bibi Files' is scheduled to debut at the Toronto Film Festival…
(2024-09-09). What made an Israeli student work for Iranian intelligence? haaretz.com Iranian operatives are approaching Israelis through social media in an attempt to recruit them. The Shin Bet worry that a growing number of Israelis are willing to cooperate with them…
(2024-09-09). All Israelis will pay for justice minister's obsession with the judiciary, maybe even Netanyahu. haaretz.com Having no other choice, Israel's Supreme Court justices have been forced against to order the justice minister to be so kind as to obey the letter of the law and convene the Judicial Appointments Committee, which hasn't met for more than a year, so that it can choose a new Supreme Court president according to the seniority system…
(2024-09-09). Fatal attack at the Israel-Jordan border could land King Abdullah in a political minefield. haaretz.com Jordan's king has skillfully balanced the internal anger toward Israel and the effort to maintain diplomatic ties. The attacker's connection to a key supportive tribe complicates matters for him, days before Jordanians are set to vote for a new parliament…
(2024-09-09). The attack at the Israel-Jordan border poses a grave political threat to King Abdullah. haaretz.com The attack that claimed the lives of three Israelis was followed by support protests in Amman, and happened three days before Jordan's parliamentary elections. In light of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and the kingdom's economic hardships, it's possible that opposition parties could challenge the king's policies…
(2024-09-09). Gaza Photographer Mahmud Hams wins Visa d'Or News award. ummid.com Palestinian Photographer, Mahmud Hams, has been conferred the prestigious Visa d'Or News award for his outstanding and impactful coverage of the Israeli war in Gaza.
(2024-09-09). Watch: Jewish American Filmmaker dedicates Venice award to Palestinians. ummid.com Jewish-American Filmmaker and Director, Sarah Friedland, dedicated the award she has been conferred at Venice Film Festival 2024 to the Palestinians facing brutalities at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2024-09-09). 14 Killed, Over 40 Injured in Israeli Airstrikes on Syria's Masyaf. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Fourteen people were killed and 43 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting military sites in the Syrian city of Masyaf on September 8, according to Syrian state media.
(2024-09-09). Israel's War on Gaza Disrupts Education for Over 630,000 Students. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The UN reported that over 85 percent of Gaza's schools have been destroyed or damaged after nearly a year of Israeli attacks, leaving 630,000 students unable to attend school, with many buildings now serving as shelters for displaced Palestinians.
(2024-09-09). Netanyahu and the Israeli protesters are on the same genocidal page. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Belén Fernández In July 2014, shortly after the kickoff of Israel's "Operation Protective Edge" in the Gaza Strip — a 51-day affair that ultimately killed 2251 Palestinians, including 551 children — Danish journalist Nikolaj Krak penned a dispatch from Israel for the Copenhagen-based Kristeligt Dagblad newspaper. Describing the scene on a hill on…
(2024-09-09). From polio to hepatitis: Gaza's health crisis is a ticking time bomb. therealnews.com 
Polio. Chickenpox. Hepatitis. The threat of epidemics is looming large in Gaza, thanks to Israel's deliberate destruction of the Strip's healthcare and sanitation infrastructure. Left without clean water, sewage, waste disposal, and adequate shelter, the health of Palestinians in Gaza is rapidly declining. Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, and time is running out. The Real News reports from the ground in Gaza, speaking directly with sanitation experts and local mothers about the conditions Israel has created through its total war on the Palestinian people. | Producer: Belal Awad, Leo E…
(2024-09-09). Israel Reopens Allenby Crossing After Jordanian Attack; Tensions Persist. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Israeli PM Restricts Minister Visits to Temple Mount After Far-Right Entry. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Pessimism Grows Over Hostage-Cease-fire Deal as Israeli Negotiators Lose Hope. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Petro calls on Colombia to check phones for Pegasus spyware. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro called on people to verify if their phones showed traces of Israeli surveillance software Pegasus. In a tweet, Petro additionally urged people who participated in the…
(2024-09-09). From polio to hepatitis: Gaza's health crisis is a ticking time bomb. therealnews.com Polio. Chickenpox. Hepatitis. The threat of epidemics is looming large in Gaza, thanks to Israel's deliberate destruction of the Strip's healthcare and sanitation infrastructure. Left without clean water, sewage, waste disposal, and adequate shelter, the health of Palestinians in Gaza is rapidly declining. Children and the elderly are among the most vulnerable, and time is …
(2024-09-09). Israeli airstrikes in Syria have killed 18 people and wounded dozens. youtube.com 
(2024-09-09). Media Hypocrisy as Israel Kills Another American. youtube.com 
On February 3rd, 2024 president Biden declared that "if you harm an American, we will respond." These remarks were made following the death of 3 us service members on a airbase in Jordan (officially) by a suicide drone fired by an Iraqi militia force. We have seen, time and again however, that some Americans are …
(2024-09-09). September Update on Jack. itsgoingdown.org Update from the support crew of Jack, who is facing repression in Atlanta, GA. For more information, see Free Jack. It has now been over six months since Jack was arrested following the raid of his Atlanta home on February 8th. He spent nearly two months behind bars—the bulk of this time spent in Fulton…
(2024-09-09). Grants Pass and the Carceral Conjuncture. itsgoingdown.org
(2024-09-09). How Egypt's Sisi silences dissent through denaturalisation. newarab.com 
In March, Egypt's official gazette Hussein, a native of Qena, a city situated roughly 577 kilometres south of Cairo, was shocked to learn he had lost his Egyptian citizenship under the pretext of "acquiring foreign nationality without prior authorisation". | "I obtained French citizenship 17 years ago, but the Egyptian government only…
(2024-09-09). What's driving Turkey's military escalation in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
A recent intensification of Turkish airstrikes in the While Turkey has Last week alone, Kurdish officials confirmed that six civilians were killed…
(2024-09-09). Algeria's Tebboune re-elected president for second term. newarab.com 
Algeria's incumbent President, More than 5.3 million people voted for Tebboune, accounting for "94.65 percent of the vote", ANIE head Mohamed Charfi told reporters. | Tebboune, 78, was heavily
(2024-09-09). Egypt renews 'wrongful' detention of activist held for 5 years. newarab.com 
An Egyptian court "wrongfully" The Egyptian Network for Human Rights (ENHR) said in a Abu Shady had been arrested in June 2019 over his involvement in a…
(2024-09-09). EU says has 'credible information' Iran sent missiles to Russia. newarab.com 
The US media outlets reported last week that Washington
(2024-09-09). Health of jailed Jordan journalist Hassan Al-Zoubi deteriorates. newarab.com 
Al-Zoubi has complained about his diabetes while held in the overcrowded Marka Prison, located in the capital Amman, sources told Arabi21. | Tests showed an increase in enzymes in Al-Zoubi's kidneys, indicating that his diabetes is worsening. | Prison authorities have not responded to requests to his family's request to transfer him to Bab Al-Hawa pri…
(2024-09-09). Paramilitary gunfire in Sudan city kills at least 30 people. newarab.com Paramilitary gunfire sounded in Sudan's southeastern city of Sennar is one of the few remaining cities in the state of the same name that is not yet controlled by the Residents on Monday told AFP there had been re…
(2024-09-09). Thousands rally in Pakistan demanding for Imran Khan. newarab.com 
(2024-09-09). Trump and Harris tied on eve of televised presidential debate. newarab.com 
The US The latest polling confirms that
(2024-09-09). UK to shut down Afghan embassy after Taliban warnings. newarab.com 
The In a Currently, dozens of embassies continue to operate, run…
(2024-09-09). Ghassan Abu Sittah & the racist targeting of Palestinian doctors. newarab.com 
(2024-09-09). Chicago's Palestinian Nabala Cafe receives support after attack. newarab.com 
After a Palestinian cafe in Chicago was vandalised last week, members of the tight-knit community are showing their support to the establishment. | During the three-day Labour Day weekend in the US, either late Sunday night or early Monday morning, the Palestinian-owned Nabala Cafe was attacked, when one of its windows, which was displaying the Palestinian flag, was hit and broken. Video surveillance helped identify the suspect, whose name has not yet been publicly released. | The
(2024-09-09). Egyptian archaeologist calls on Berlin to return Nefertiti bust. newarab.com 
Prominent Egyptian archaeologist and former antiquities minister Zahi Hawass has launched a petition for the return to Egypt of the pharaonic Nefertiti's famous painted limestone bust was uncovered at Tell el-Amarna, around 300 km (185 miles) south of Cairo, in 1912 by a German archaeological mission, which shipped it to Berlin the following year. | Amarna was the short-lived capital of Nefertiti's husband, the 18th dynasty Pharaoh Akhenaten, who reigned unt…
(2024-09-09). Erdogan to 'purge' military graduates who took pro-secular oath. newarab.com 
The Turkish president has hit out at military graduates who took a pro-secular oath during their graduation ceremony, promising that those behind it would be "purged" from the military. | Speaking at a conference for Islamic schools in the northwestern city of Kocaeli on Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described those involved as "opportunists." He added that an investigation was underway and vowed that "the few impertinent individuals responsible will be purged." | "Whoever they are, it is not possible for them to be part of our military," Erdogan said. | Erdogan was present at the graduation ceremon…
(2024-09-09). Rebuilding slow in Morocco a year after deadly quake. newarab.com 
Reconstruction has been slow in the year since a The 6.8-magnitude September 8, 2023 quake shook the remote mountainous area some 300 kilometres (185 miles) south of the capital Rabat, killing nearly 3,000 people and destroying or damaging around 60,000 homes. | More than 55,000 permits have been issued but just 1,000 homes have so far been rebuilt, the authorities said this week. | They urge…
(2024-09-09). UK to shut down Afghan embassy after Taliban warnings. newarab.com
(2024-09-09). How the Bolivarian Revolution Is Challenging US Dominance in Latin America. orinocotribune.com Carlos Ron, Venezuela's Deputy Foreign Minister, speaks with Peoples Dispatch about Venezuelan foreign policy and the resiliency of the Chavista movement. | According to Carlos Ron, Venezuela's Deputy Foreign Minister, the Chavista movement is far from being in decline. In fact, "this movement is strong precisely because [the right-wing opposition feels] the need to terrorize us," Ron says, citing the elaborate right-wing campaign to tear down the results of the latest Venezuelan presidential election. In the last part of our three-part interview series with Ron, who also heads the Simón Bolívar Institute for Pea…
(2024-09-09). Edmundo González Leaves Venezuela: Key Political Notes. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sept 8, 2024 | On the evening of September 7, the vice president of Venezeula, Delcy Rodríguez, VP Rodríguez said that González had "voluntarily taken refuge in the embassy of the Kingdom of Spain for several days." | She said that the Venezuelan government, in response to the asylum request, granted…
(2024-09-09). US Seizes Venezuelan Jet Plane Confirming Who Is the Rogue Nation. orinocotribune.com By Rick Sterling — Sep 7, 2024 | The Biden/Harris administration is renewing its attacks on Venezuela. On Monday, September 2, US officials seized a jet plane belonging to the Venezuelan government when it was in the Dominican Republic for servicing, then flew it to Florida. | Contrary to a false report in the The NYT…
(2024-09-09). Venezuela's Far-Right Former Presidential Candidate Flees to Spain, Granted Asylum. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-09). Far-Right Opposition Supporters React on Social Media to Edmundo González's Flight From Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-09-09). The Paradox Of Progress For Black Americans. popularresistance.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 low opinion of the economy, widespread asset poverty, and ongoing economic inequality between Black and white households. | The best Black economy in generations, in short, isn't enough. To overcome centuries of inequality, we'll need dedicated publi…
(2024-09-09). Detroit Marathon Refinery Workers Strike For Better Pay. popularresistance.org On September 4, following a 95 percent strike authorization vote, Teamsters Local 283 in Detroit, representing over 250 Marathon refinery workers, walked off the job. The Teamsters have been in negotiations with plant management since November 2023 and workers have been on the job without a contract since January 1, 2024. After the company halted negotiations, workers at the refinery went on strike for the first time in 30 years. Their main demands include cost of living raises that recoup the spending power lost to inflation since the COVID pandemic began, better healthcare, a requirement that all refinery emplo…
(2024-09-09). Summer 2024 Was World's Hottest Ever Recorded. popularresistance.org According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the summer of 2024 was the planet's warmest on record for the Northern Hemisphere. | The extreme heat of this year's boreal summer — June to August — means it is more likely that the average global temperature for the entire year will be hotter than that of 2023. | "During the past three months of 2024, the globe has experienced the hottest June and August, the hottest day on record, and the hottest boreal summer on record. This string of record temperatures is increasing the likelihood of 2024 being the hottest year on record,…
(2024-09-09). A New Model For Worker-Led Organizing. popularresistance.org Tens of millions of workers in the United States want a union at their workplace, but do not have one.[1] This unfortunate state of affairs is normally blamed on external obstacles such as our country's broken labor law regime. But there are also significant internal obstacles within the labor movement that prevent it from scaling up to meet the widespread demand for workplace representation.
(2024-09-09). Why More Doctors Are Joining Unions. popularresistance.org With huge shifts over the past decade in the way doctors are employed — half of all doctors now work for a health system or large medical group — the idea of unionizing is not only being explored but gaining traction within the profession. In fact, 8% of the physician workforce (or 70,000 physicians) belong to a union, according to statistics gathered in 2022. | Exact numbers are hard to come by, and, interestingly, although the American Medical Association (AMA) " supports the right of physicians to engage in collective bargaining," the organization doesn't track union membership among physicians, ac…
(2024-09-09). France Protests Against Macron's Coup, Calls For Impeachment. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of several French cities on Saturday, September 7 to protest against what has been dubbed as "electoral theft" committed by President Emmanuel Macron who appointed far-right Michel Barnier as the prime minister of the country despite the fact that Barnier's party won on;y 5% of the vote in the latest general elections. | The protests were called by the center-left coalition New Popular Front (NFP) in more than 150 cities across France. | The protests were organized in opposition to Macron 's appointment of Les Républiques party's Michel Barnier as prime minister…
(2024-09-09). Solidarity statement with Booker Omole of the Communist Party of Kenya against ongoing repression. samidoun.net 
US-BASED ORGANIZATIONS STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH BOOKER OMOLE & DEMAND AN END TO HIS REPRESSION We write as US-based organizations that have worked closely with Booker Omole, National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya. We stand in firm solidarity with Mr. Omole, who was unjustly detained as he prepared …
(2024-09-09). 100,000+ People Across France March to Decry Macron's 'Denial of Democracy'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). Everyone Talks About the Economy, But No One Does Anything About It! scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-09). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-09-09). 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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-09-09). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). 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 (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-09-09). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Ecuador: From Rafael Correa to Guillermo Lasso via Lenin Moreno. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Irrationality and mass paranoia invade our societies. cadtm.org
(2024-09-09). Germany's Scholz Calls for Push Toward Peace in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a diplomatic push toward peace in Ukraine and said he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zekensky agreed that Russia should attend a future peace summit. "I believe that now is the time to discuss how to arrive at peace from this state of war, indeed at a faster …
(2024-09-09). Victoria Nuland Admits US Discouraged Ukraine From Signing Peace Deal With Russia in 2022. news.antiwar.com Former US State Department official Victoria Nuland has acknowledged that the US discouraged Ukraine from signing a peace deal with Russia during the early days of the Russian invasion. Nuland, who recently resigned from her post as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, made the comments in an interview that was published on YouTube …
(2024-09-09). Thursday 9/12: Honoring Leonard Peltier on his 80th Birthday. indybay.org South end of Plaza de César Chávez | Market Street & San Carlos Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-09-09). China to connect northernmost wind power hub to grid by October. ecns.cn China is expected to connect its northernmost 100-megawatt power project to the State grid in October.
(2024-09-09). Beyond Paralympic glory: China's decades-long commitment to disability empowerment. ecns.cn As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games lowered the curtain on Sunday evening, the Chinese team secured a decisive first place, with 94 gold, 76 silver, and 50 bronze medals. China has ranked first in both gold medals and total medals for six consecutive Paralympic Games.
(2024-09-09). Foreign investors to be allowed to set up wholly-owned hospitals in China's major cities. ecns.cn China will expand the opening up of the medical field by allowing wholly foreign-owned hospitals to be set up in some major cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing and Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, Fuzhou in Fujian Province, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, and Hainan Province.
(2024-09-09). Cultural festival stresses Sino-Japanese relations. ecns.cn The two-day China Festival 2024, which concluded in Tokyo on Sunday, garnered widespread attention and participation from people from all walks of life in both China and Japan.
(2024-09-09). China's CPI edges up by 0.6% in August. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, grew by 0.6 percent year-on-year in August, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday.
(2024-09-09). China plans stricter steps against money laundering. ecns.cn China is planning to enhance its monitoring capabilities for new types of money laundering risks, as the rapid development of new technologies and emerging businesses have made money laundering activities more challenging.
(2024-09-09). China launches anti-dumping probe on colza seed imports from Canada. ecns.cn China on Monday launched an anti-dumping investigation into colza seed imports from Canada.
(2024-09-09). China, U.S. to jointly host summit on non-CO2 greenhouse gases at COP29. ecns.cn China and the United States will co-host a summit focusing on non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases at this year's United Nations climate change conference, with the shared goal of ensuring the success of the UN gathering involving nearly 200 countries.
(2024-09-09). Spain PM calls to strengthen cooperation with China. ecns.cn There are many opportunities for both China and Spain, and the two countries "should be brave enough to seize them," said Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
(2024-09-09). Xi meets Norwegian PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-09-09). Saudi Arabia eyes tie-ups with China in R&D, innovation. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia is eyeing greater collaboration in research and development, as well as innovation with Asia as it looks to China for technology and automotive advancement in its mining sector transformation push.
(2024-09-09). Ant Group launches secure computing platform for LLMs at Shanghai conference. ecns.cn Ant Group subsidiary, Ant Cryptographic Computing Technologies, introduced its SecretFlow Cloud platform at the Inclusion Conference on the Bund on Sept 6.
(2024-09-09). Nation endures hottest August since 1961, spate of heavy rain. ecns.cn The average temperature in 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 month since 1961, according to a meteorological official.
(2024-09-09). Study shows ecology in Xizang has remained stable over past 2 decades. ecns.cn The ecosystems of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region — home to the world's highest and largest plateau — have remained stable in the past two decades, according to a study by Chinese scientists.
(2024-09-09). Excavation protection platform unveiled in celebration of 50 years of discovery of Terracotta Warriors. ecns.cn The experimental cabin and protection platform were completed, providing a new method for the archaeological excavation and cultural relic protection at the mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.).
(2024-09-09). Airport in Haikou resumes operation after super typhoon. ecns.cn Airport resumed operation on Sunday after the Super Typhoon Yagi, the 11th typhoon of the year, made landfall in Hainan on Friday.
(2024-09-09). Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival. ecns.cn The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival will take place from Sept 14 to Oct 6 with about 200 themed tours, activities, and products introduced alongside the iconic float parade.
(2024-09-09). China Answers | How will China unleash innovation vitality for all in the new era of AI. ecns.cn
(2024-09-09). InsightsÔΩúEthiopian Alirlines exec: China's appeal of 'no country left behind' in modernization drive is inspiring. ecns.cn As an African proverb goes, a friend is someone you share the path with. On the path to modernization, no one, and no country, should be left behind. Aman Wole Gurmu, country director of China for Ethiopian Airlines, notes that modernization is a key and important tool for any business and any nation to develop, and he was very much impressed during his stay in China by the modernization of Chinese technology.
(2024-09-09). African youth representative: Africa's affection for China dates back to Chairman Mao's Era. ecns.cn September 9, 2024, marks the 48th anniversary of the passing of Chairman Mao Zedong. In a recent exclusive interview with China News Network, Joseph Oliver Mendo'o, executive director of the International Exchange Dept. of China-Africa Business Council and head of the African Youth Delegation in China, expressed that Africa's positive feelings toward China date back to Chairman Mao's era. The older generation of Africans still remembers Chairman Mao and his many contributions to the Chinese people.
(2024-09-09). Weather stations earn 75-year badges. ecns.cn Eight weather stations in China have been recognized among the World Meteorological Organization's first batch of 75-year-old meteorological stations, the China Meteorological Administration has announced.
(2024-09-09). An election dominated by the threat of war and dictatorship. wsws.org The corporate-controlled two-party system offers only the alternatives of would-be dictator Donald Trump and warmonger Kamala Harris.
(2024-09-09). Australia: Two workers killed in separate incidents at Queensland mine. wsws.org Two deaths during August at the Byerwen Coal Mine brought the official number of miners who have lost their lives in the state of Queensland's mining sector during the past decade to 26.
(2024-09-09). Groundbreaking study uncovers mechanism of blood clotting caused by COVID-19, points to possible treatments. wsws.org A pivotal study published in the journal Nature elucidated the pathogenesis of COVID infections.
(2024-09-09). SMART-TD announces concessions contract with Norfolk Southern, responsible for East Palestine, Ohio disaster. wsws.org The fact that NS is the first to reach a full agreement with the conductors' union adds insult to injury to the attempt to quietly ram through new deals to pre-empt a repeat of the 2022 rebellion.
(2024-09-09). Two Delta Airlines workers killed and one injured at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. wsws.org Two workers, age 58 and 37, we killed at a repair facility operated by Delta Airlines at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
(2024-09-09). Sri Lankan SEP presidential candidate speaks at official media briefing. wsws.org In opposition to all the pro-capitalist parties and candidates, the SEP is fighting to build an independent political movement of the working class based on socialist policies.
(2024-09-09). Australia: NSW nurses to strike against Labor government's wage cuts. wsws.org Under the direction of the NSWNMA bureaucracy, the rallies will be about nothing more than allowing nurses and midwives to let off steam, clearing the way for a union-government sellout.
(2024-09-09). Missouri health officials report first bird flu case in adult without previous known animal contact. wsws.org The laissez-faire attitude of international and national public health agencies to emerging pandemic pathogens, which threaten human populations and the well-being of animal life in general, is nothing short of criminal.
(2024-09-09). Workers furious after IAM announces sellout contract at Boeing. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site urges Boeing workers to reject this deal by the widest possible margin. Workers must organize independently of the IAM bureaucracy to impose the democratic decision made in July to strike.
(2024-09-09). Australia: Asylum seekers protesting Labor's anti-refugee policies speak to the WSWS. wsws.org "Labor promised us a lot of things, that they will help refugees. But we haven't seen any improvement, we don't know when this is going to end."
(2024-09-09). This week in history: September 9-15. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2024-09-09). SAG-AFTRA continues to sabotage video game strike, signing 80 interim agreements. wsws.org The corporations are determined to wipe out entire crafts and professions. "Informed consent" means nothing when all the power is in the hands of conglomerates.
(2024-09-09). Following challenge from Democrats, Nevada Supreme Court removes Green Party's Jill Stein from ballot. wsws.org In a 5-2 decision the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that even though the Green Party collected nearly three times as many signatures as required, the party would still not appear on the ballot over a technicality that was facilitated by the Democratic Secretary of State.
(2024-09-09). Postal workers speak ahead of Sunday's rank-and-file Zoom meeting: "The CWU puts management's agenda front and centre" wsws.org Royal Mail workers around the country have been taking up the statement by…
(2024-09-09). Bankrupt Thames Water demands rate hikes as UK waterways flooded with sewage. wsws.org Lack of investment driven by the thirst for ever-increasing profits has led to a situation where the basic sanitation infrastructure introduced by the Victorians is at breaking point—which a Labour government will not reverse.
(2024-09-09). Selected Articles: Is the World Walking Blindfolded Toward a Nuclear War? globalresearch.ca 
By During the fatidic year of 2024, the world's attention was distracted, first by the on-going and expanding US-NATO provoked
(2024-09-09). CAIR Swing State Data Shows Muslim Voters Hold Diverse Preferences, Still Up for Grabs in 2024. commondreams.org The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released additional results from its August 25-27 presidential election survey of 1,155 American Muslim voters showing Muslim voter preferences varying somewhat based on sex, age, race, party affiliation and location, with Muslim voters favoring Dr. Jill Stein in …
(2024-09-09). Africa Continues Being Colonized by the West. globalresearch.ca More than 60 years ago, Africa gained supposedly her independence from the different Western colonial powers. However, Africa is to this day not free. Africa continues to be colonized by the same Western colonizers, plus all the different so-called development …
(2024-09-09). Friday 9/13: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-09-09). Thursday 9/12: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-09-09). Tuesday 9/24: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-09-09). Friday 9/27: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-09-09). Gathering at Phillip Deere Round House in Oklahoma: Native Americans and Rights of Nature. indybay.org The gathering at the Phillip Deere Round House began this morning with good words from Casey Camp-Horinek, Ponca, and traditional Traditional Mvskoke and Chahta (Choctaw) from Oklahoma and Mississippi. During the opening session of the Third Convening of the Four Winds, the struggles to protect the water and the fishes, and the role of Rights of Nature, were shared by Native Americans from across the nation.
(2024-09-09). Saturday 9/14: Peace in Sudan: Perspectives and Action. indybay.org Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2024-09-09). Monday 9/30: Seaside Candidate Forum. indybay.org Oldemeyer Center, Laguna Grande Ballroom, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). Friday 9/20: Film series: the American Dream across 250 years. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2024-09-09). Anarchists Against Counter-Revolution. indybay.org There has been a disturbing trend within anarchism in the last few years. It could be called the right wing of anarchism, liberal anarchism, anarchism in name only, or reformism. Whatever it is called, people who believe that they are anarchists have taken positions that side with colonizers, nation-states, and western hegemony. Anarchists, particularly in the west, must establish militancy in their home terrains— not in the service of colonizers, but in the service of oppressed people.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Five Decades and Ongoing, a Protest for People's Park. indybay.org Brass band plays as police and fire department called to get protester off shipping container wall…
(2024-09-09). Trump threatens us over false delusional election claims. indybay.org Trump Issues a Cease and Desist Order To Voters:…
(2024-09-09). Homeless Man Attacked in Fresno. indybay.org This is a video of a homeless man being attacked in Fresno.
(2024-09-09). Kevin Kiley Requests Funding for a Mini-Cop City in Nevada County. indybay.org Far right CD3 representative Kevin Kiley is requesting $3,000,000 to build an indoor police firearms training facility in Nevada County.
(2024-09-09). 60 Years After Lyndon Johnson's "Daisy Ad," the Silence on Nuclear War Is Dangerous. indybay.org
(2024-09-09). EEUU: Los niños están bien… indybay.org
(2024-09-09). La historia de Suad: Prisionera palestina. indybay.org "La historia de Suad: Prisionera palestina…
(2024-09-09). Monday 9/16: Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now. indybay.org The Pedestrian Bridge over Geary Blvd. at Webster near Japantown…
(2024-09-09). Tuesday 9/10: March on Satan's Row. indybay.org Meet by Maggiano's | Santana Row | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2024-09-09). Saturday 9/14: District 2 Supervisor Candidates Townhall Meeting on Transportation Issues. indybay.org Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos…
(2024-09-09). The Need for Independent Media: Voices For Peace in a World at War. projectcensored.org Mickey recently spoke with Jeff Cohen, founder of FAIR, and author of Cable News Confidential, about his time as senior producer to the late Phil Donahue's MSNBC program. It was among the highest rated shows on the network at the time but was cancelled on the run up to the…
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Iraq says American forces will leave in two years. presstv.ir Iraq says the US-led military coalition is slated to pull out in two years.
(2024-09-09). Iranian para-athletes excel at Paris Paralympics, set new benchmark. presstv.ir The 65-member Iranian contingent ended its Paris Paralympics 2024 campaign on a superlative note, clinching the most number of medals in its Paralympic history.
(2024-09-09). Kremlin says Iran is Russia's partner, sent no ballistic missiles. presstv.ir The Kremlin rejects a report by the Wall Street Journal about shipment of Iran's short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
(2024-09-09). UN warns 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza in 'urgent' need of food. presstv.ir World Food Program warns 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza are in "urgent" need of food aid.
(2024-09-09). Fresh US-British airstrike targets Hudaydah in western Yemen. presstv.ir The US and the UK have launched an airstrike on targets in the Jabanah area in Yemen's strategic western province of Hudaydah.
(2024-09-09). "A new period of the revolution must begin" uwidata.com By Yunus Soner Venezuela has completed its presidential elections, with current President Nicolas Maduro being reelected as president. Maduro has started to gather his new cabinet. In recent years, the country has achieved financial stability with stopping hyperinflation and stabilizing the currency exchange rate. The oil industry continues to be the centerpiece of the economy, …
(2024-09-09). Hood on the head of the US soldier; Application for BRICS membership; Egyptian President Sisi visits Ankara. uwidata.com The agenda in Türkiye was as packed as ever. Last week, Türkiye was shaken by the protest of 15 young people putting a hood on the head of a US soldier in the city of Izmir. Another prominent development was Türkiye's application to join BRICS. And lastly, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's visit to Türkiye …
(2024-09-09). The strange case of the persecution of Daniel Jadue. mronline.org 
Daniel Jadue, a member of the Communist Party of Chile and the former mayor of Recoleta, was released after being held in preventative detention for 91 days.
(2024-09-09). Gather in Paterson to Support Pro-Palestine Candidates Thursday's 6-7:30pm Starting September 12 thru October 31. fightbackbetter.com 
Green Party candidate for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District Ben Taylor will be canvassing and rallying support on Palestine Way…
(2024-09-09). 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation concludes with plan for 'shared path of modernization' for Global South. liberationnews.org 
The ninth Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) drew to a close in Beijing leaving China and 53 (out of the 54) African countries with an action plan to "jointly drive modernization that is just and equitable … open and win-win."
(2024-09-09). 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation concludes with plan for 'shared path of modernization' for Global South. liberationnews.org The ninth Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) drew to a close in Beijing leaving China and 53 (out of the 54) African countries with an action plan to "jointly drive modernization that is just and equitable … open and win-win."
(2024-09-09). His Delusions Lead to Trumpian Dangers. counterpunch.org 
Even if I have to say so as co-author with Mark Green of "WRECKING AMERICA: How Trump's Lawbreaking and Lies Betray All," I know of no book on Trump to be as practically useful for the 2024 presidential election. Useful, that is, for those Americans who are appalled at how this egomaniacal delusionary man has
(2024-09-09). On the Need to Dismantle the Settler-Colonial Bloc at the UN. pressenza.com
(2024-09-09). ManiFiesta 2024 brings new energy to activists and movements around Europe and the world. peoplesdispatch.org A new edition of ManiFiesta, the fest of solidarity, brought discussions on building true solidarity with Palestine and the changing role of trade unions in society…
(2024-09-09). The courage of Gisèle Pelicot. peoplesdispatch.org The calculated and cruel violence suffered by Gisèle Pelicot has shaken the world to its core, yet her demand to make the trial public and shift the shame to the perpetrators of these acts, has inspired many…
(2024-09-09). The decline of the U.S. empire: Where is it taking as all?Ôøº. nationofchange.org Will China become the next global hegemon against heightened resistance from the United States, bringing the risk of nuclear war closer?>
(2024-09-09). Machinists' OK of Harris emphasizes importance of High Court. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—As expected, the Machinists' convention officially endorsed the Democratic ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris for president and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for vice president. What was unexpected was the emphasis the union put on the president's key role in selecting Supreme Court justices. In its statement, IAM broke ground among all unions by …
(2024-09-09). New Popular Front rallies French to save democracy from Macron-Le Pen coup. peoplesworld.org 
Answering the call of the New Popular Front coalition and the country's labor unions, hundreds of thousands of people hit the streets in France this weekend. The left and workers' organizations are mobilizing resistance to President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. The NPF came in first place in parliamentary elections …
(2024-09-09). Biden-Harris admin will invest $7.3 billion in rural clean energy projects across 23 states. peoplesworld.org 
On a visit to Wisconsin Thursday, President Joe Biden announced $7.3 billion in financing for 16 rural clean energy projects to be directed by rural electric cooperatives through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. The combination of New ERA and other Inflation Reduction Act-funded rural green energy projects comprise the biggest rural electrification investment since the 1936 Rural Electrification Act, signed …
(2024-09-09). Culminating long campaign, New York enacts Retail Worker Safety Act. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK —Culminating a long campaign led by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., signed the Retail Worker Safety Act on September 4. The bill signing occurred at the New York City Central Labor Council headquarters. The law mandates retailers must create and train workers in "violence prevention," including how …
(2024-09-09). 49 votes put 'green' Democrat on Washington State's Nov. 5 ballot. peoplesworld.org 
OLYMPIA, Wash.—After a month-long struggle to correct challenged votes and conduct a manual recount of 1.99 million ballots in Washington State's Aug. 6 Primary, Dave Upthegrove was certified as second-place winner Sep. 6 by a 49-vote margin in his race for Public Lands Commissioner in the Nov. 5 general election. Upthegrove, a Democrat, currently a …
(2024-09-09). What Is "Conspiracy Theory"? globalresearch.ca "Conspiracy theory" is anything other people believe that you don't. | A term invented by the CIA. | The terms "conspiracy theory" and "conspiracy theorist" were created by the Central Intelligence Agency following the
(2024-09-09). The Ukraine Sacrifice — Kursk Invasion Hastens Ukraine Defeat, Boris Johnson's Disastrous Legacy, War Crimes in Kursk. globalresearch.ca Up to a million Ukrainians are now killed or wounded in the futile war. The 20 year long attack on Ukraine by the West, overturning elected governments, using the country as a battering ram to bring about "regime change in …
(2024-09-09). 23 Years Ago: Global Research Was Born. "When The Lie Becomes the Truth, there is No Moving Backwards" globalresearch.ca Twenty-three years ago today, on September 9th, 2001, two days prior to the tragic events of 9/11, the Global Research website was launched at We started up in late August 2001 with a handmade web design on FrontPage. …
(2024-09-09). World War III Is On But the Empire Has Already Lost. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | We have seen many dire warnings that the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East risk escalation into World War III, a war between the U.S. and its "allies" vs. Russia, Iran, and China (RIC), three nations labeled officially …
(2024-09-09). CNN Shared a Glimpse of Just How Bad Everything Has Become for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Ukrainian Armed Forces are in the midst of converging crises caused by the failed counteroffensive, the forcible conscription policy, and Zelensky's Kursk blunder, which are leading to more desertions, defeats, and ultimately more desperation. | CNN carried out a rare …
(2024-09-09). The Jonas Salk Polio Vaccine: A Medical Breakthrough or a Propaganda Campaign for Big Pharma? globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in February 2015.] | When polio (poliomyelitis) became an epidemic in the U.S. and other parts of the world many people were understandably concerned. Diseases are absolutely frightening. During the 1950's, polio made the public fearful. …
(2024-09-09). Catastrophic Hunger Doubles in 2024; Gaza and Sudan Worst Hit. transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – The number of people experiencing catastrophic hunger has surged more than twofold in 2024, due largely to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, according to new figures released by the UN today.
(2024-09-09). Conflict Dynamics and Models. transcend.org Conflict is a part of human society fuelled by differences in opinions, interests, and needs. To better understand these dynamics, there are various theoretical models. Two key models: Galtung's Conflict Triangle and the Positions-Interests-Needs framework.
(2024-09-09). Don't Look Back: Diary of a Life in Gaza. transcend.org The Toll of Living with Endless Displacement and Fear…
(2024-09-09). FOIA Files: How Academics Identified "Misinformation" Around COVID-19. transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – Another 836 pages from the University of Washington shows how researchers and "power users" in media cooperated to identify "misinformation" themes.
(2024-09-09). From the Labor Camp to the Pantheon of Literature: How Dostoyevsky Became a Writer. transcend.org Fyodor Dostoyevsky was twenty-seven when he was arrested and sentenced to death for belonging to a literary society deemed dangerous by the tsarist regime. His sentence was repealed at the last moment.
(2024-09-09). (Italiano) Trascendimento del conflitto come forza propulsiva della storia. transcend.org Il Trascendimento del conflitto, la teoria di mediazione del Metodo TRANSCEND considera cinque possibili esiti per conflitti semplici e molte più variabili per conflitti complessi, nascosti nella storia.
(2024-09-09). (Norwegian—Norsk) Và•r vidunderlige nye verden (1984) 2030. transcend.org Aldous Huxley og George Orwell var godt posisjonert til à• oppfatte trender i samfunnet og forutseende nok til à• advare oss i romaner skrevet mange tià•r fà∏r deres spà•dommer gikk i oppfyllelse. Dessverre dro ikke menneskeheten nytte av advarslene deres.
(2024-09-09). Palestinians:‚ÄàThe Final Victims of the Holocaust. transcend.org When we discuss the Holocaust, we forget that it had other victims, the Palestinians, whose country was taken from them as the world sought a place for Jews displaced by the Nazis without inviting them into their own countries.
(2024-09-09). The Battle over Closed vs. Open Systems. transcend.org 4 Sep 2024 – The world is in an epoch-shifting transition, and a new system will be brought online as the $1.2 quadrillion derivatives time bomb, which has cancerously taken over the western economy, crashes. Now, this may not be a bad thing…
(2024-09-09). The Seven Scary Stages of AI vs AGI vs ASI vs Singularity. transcend.org We'll start from rule-based systems and move through smart digital assistants like Siri and Google. Then, how AI has mastered complex tasks like AlphaGo and where AI gets smarter by learning from data.
(2024-09-09). The Technocracy Advances: Your Car Is Spying on You and Destroying Your Freedom. transcend.org The Elite program to kill off a proportion of the human population and technologically enslave those left alive advances rapidly. Unless you take the personal action to defend yourself/family, you cannot escape the outcome that the Elite is imposing on you.
(2024-09-09). The UN Security Council's Astonishing Silence on Myanmar Atrocities. transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – The United Nations Security Council should mobilize to prevent further atrocities in Myanmar. The Council's inaction over the last few months starkly contrasts with the clear warnings from senior UN officials who are urgently ringing alarm bells.
(2024-09-09). US Seizes Venezuelan Jet Plane: Confirming Who Is the Rogue Nation. transcend.org On 2 Sep 2024 US officials seized a plane belonging to the Venezuelan government in the Dominican Republic and flew it to Florida. Contrary to a false report in the NY Times, the plane was not "owned by Nicolas Maduro" but by the Venezuelan government and used for travel by the president and various Venezuelan officials.
(2024-09-09). Who Wants to Kill and Die for the U.S. Empire? transcend.org 5 Sep 2024 – How the U.S. policy of proxy war, relying on allies to do the killing and dying to avoid domestic political blowback over U.S. casualties, has led us to the brink of war with Russia and Iran.
(2024-09-09). Russian Shahed Kamikaze Drone Crashes In Latvia. twz.com 
A Russian long-range attack drone breached Latvian airspace before crashing on the territory of the NATO country, officials confirmed, in what is a new development on the fringes of the war in Ukraine. Romania, another NATO member, also reported that a Russian drone came down on its territory. While all indications are that these drones were taking part in the war in Ukraine, the latest incidents come as the alliance is increasingly concerned about
(2024-09-09). Eastern Front Tensions: Russian Advances and Ukrainian Resistance. devdiscourse.com Russian forces have continued their advance on the eastern front in the two-and-a-half-year conflict against Ukraine, capturing the village of Memryk, east of Pokrovsk, according to the Defence Ministry.
(2024-09-09). Ukraine Warns Iran Over Alleged Missile Supplies to Russia. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's foreign ministry announced on Monday that it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to caution against 'devastating and irreparable consequences' for bilateral relations if reports of Tehran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia are confirmed.
(2024-09-09). Russia brands Iran 'important partner' amid reports of missile supplies. aljazeera.com Kremlin fails to refute reports that Tehran is providing it with weapons for its ongoing war on Ukraine.
(2024-09-09). What are 'dragon drones', Ukraine's latest weapon against Russia? aljazeera.com Ukraine is ramping up the use of little-known fire-spitting drones that could 'terrify' Russian units, analysts say.
(2024-09-09). NATO members Latvia, Romania say Russian drones breached airspace. aljazeera.com Romania has confirmed drone fragments on several occasions since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-09-09). Day After Zelensky's Plea To NATO, Putin's Huge Blow; Captures 2 Towns, Kills 600 Ukraine Troops. hindustantimes.com Russia continues to advance in the Donetsk People's Republic, claiming to have captured one more settlement. On September 8, the Russian Army said it had captured the settlement of Novogrodovka. Earlier on September 7, Russia also claimed to have captured the Kalinovo settlement in Donetsk. Watch for more.
(2024-09-09). Kyiv Directly Targets Russia's Lifeline Amid 'Failing' Kursk Incursion; Bid To Stall Putin's War. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's Kursk offensive has reportedly severely disrupted Russia's railroad network, potentially affecting Russian troop movements. As per a report by Business Insider, Russia's heavy reliance on railways for transport, due to a lack of sufficient trucks for large-scale operations, has led to significant congestion in Kursk and has overloaded crucial rail stations. Meanwhile, Kyiv seeks U.S.-made ATACMS rockets to target deeper Russian infrastructure, including rail bridges. Watch for more.
(2024-09-09). Putin Ready To Attack West? Russian Drones Inside 2 NATO Nations On Same Day | Ukraine War | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Two NATO members on Sep 8 alleged that Russian drones had violated their airspace. Latvia's President, in a statement on X, claimed that a Russian drone crashed on its territory. Fellow NATO member Romania also said a Russian attack drone entered its airspace. Romania said it had deployed F-16 jets to monitor its airspace and issued alerts. Watch for more.
(2024-09-09). Ukraine, Russia bleeding each other to satisfy ambitions of someone else. ummid.com What Russia and Ukraine should do today is stop fighting immediately and start their long walk together on the path of peace, healing and rehabilitation.
(2024-09-09). Ukraine War Day #929: Revitalization Of Russian Fisheries — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | We all like to eat fish, right? Okay, enough with the catchy [little pun there!] lead. | Assuming there are still enoug…
(2024-09-09). The Kursk Curse: Russians in Ukrainian Controlled Territory Reveal the Terrifying Truths of Indoctrination. bylinetimes.com 
Wobbling over a damaged road, a Ukrainian military armoured vehicle crossed the Russian border and headed to Sudzha, a small town in the Ukraine-controlled part of the Kursk region. | The Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region, the first instance of foreign troops landing on Russian soil since WWII, began on 6 August 2024 and quickly proved successful. By 6 September, after one month of fighting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
(2024-09-09). Russian ballet works to be shown in Belgrade. tvbrics.com 
The audience will see fragments of classical and contemporary productions…
(2024-09-09). Forum in Malaysia emphasises the importance of cultural co-operation among Asian countries. tvbrics.com 
The forum also discussed the impact of climate change on cultural heritages…
(2024-09-09). Russia, India and Brazil emphasise importance of developing co-operation with the Gulf region's countries. tvbrics.com Riyadh hosts number of Foreign Ministers' meetings…
(2024-09-09). International Monetary Fund highlights Saudi Arabian tourism sector's achievements. tvbrics.com 
The main driver of sector's growth is the high demand from locals and increasing number of international tourists…
(2024-09-09). UAE's President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty. tvbrics.com 
The two officials agreed to continue consultations on topics of mutual interest…
(2024-09-09). India to host International Conference on Green Hydrogen. tvbrics.com 
New Delhi to showcase green hydrogen technology…
(2024-09-09). The Macron-Le Pen alliance and its lessons for the left elsewhere. mronline.org 
President Emmanuel Macron's determination to overrule July's parliamentary election results brings Europe closer to catastrophe.
(2024-09-09). Resistance takes off as Macron ignores elections. mronline.org 
Emmanuel Macron has named a prime minister from the right-wing party that came fourth in June's elections.
(2024-09-09). Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart and the Pathologies of Mining. counterpunch.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 of smelly
(2024-09-09). Clive Lewis gives damning critique of Winter Fuel Allowance cuts. leftfootforward.org Labour MP Clive Lewis has spoken out against his own party's plans to strip the vast majority of pensioners of Winter Fuel Allowance payments. At this year's TUC Congress, Lewis argued that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves' proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Allowance are 'frankly wrong' and offer a 'political opportunity' to Britain First. | Lewis made the comments at a fringe meeting organised by Fuel Poverty Action called 'Beyond Nationalisation: why we need energy for all'. Energy for All is a campaign calling for — among other things — all households to receive enough energy to cover their basic needs f…
(2024-09-09). EXCLUSIVE: Labour austerity could push voters to the far-right, John McDonnell claims. leftfootforward.org Voters could be pushed towards the far-right if the Labour government pursues austerity policies, the former shadow chancellor John McDonnell. McDonnell made he comments in an interview with Left Foot Forward at this year's Trades Union Congress currently taking place in Brighton. | Speaking to Left Foot Forward, McDonnell gave his verdict on the record of the first two months of the new Labour government. He heaped praise on some core planks of the government's agenda, specifically: "Rail renationalisation, the trade union rights agenda that's been put forward, some of the issues around the energy proposals,…
(2024-09-09). Fran Heathcote: New government needs to deliver pay restoration for civil servants. leftfootforward.org Trade unionists are gathering in Brighton this week for the annual TUC Congress. Fran Heathcote is the general secretary of the PCS union, which represents civil servants across the UK. | Left Foot Forward spoke to Heathcote at Congress about the changes PCS is seeking to secure for its members from the new Labour Government. | Collective bargaining was top of the list: "So really, what we want is a proper engagement with the new government, including the right to collective bargaining. Under the Tories, for the last 14 or so years, there was no collective bargaining, whether that be about pay or about jobs,…
(2024-09-09). TUC commends government plans for rail nationalisation but calls for Labour to go further on public transport. leftfootforward.org Delegates at this year's TUC Congress have passed a motion welcoming the Labour government's move to take train operating companies into public ownership. However, the motion — proposed by the RMT union and seconded by ASLEF — called for Labour to go yet further on public transport. | On the railways, delegates endorsed the call for the whole railway — including the rolling stock and freight operations — to be taken into public hands. In pursuit of this, the motion called for an end to outsourcing on the railways. | Introducing the motion, the RMT's delegate said that the union wanted to 'p…
(2024-09-09). TUC General Secretary: 'Keir Starmer has the interests of working people at heart'. leftfootforward.org Trade union delegates are gathering in Brighton for the annual Trades Union Congress (TUC) this week. On Monday, the Congress was addressed by the TUC's general secretary Paul Nowak. | Nowak used his address to attack the legacy of the last Tory government and welcome the election of Labour under Keir Starmer. "It feels good to be meeting here in Brighton for he first time in 15 years under a Labour government with a 174 seat majority," Nowak said. | Later, he celebrated the Tory MPs who had lost their seats in the general election, saying "good riddance to every single one of them", before addressing the Con…
(2024-09-09). TUC votes to oppose ban on new oil and gas licenses until plan for 'commensurate jobs for all North Sea workers' is agreed. leftfootforward.org Delegates at the TUC Congress voted for a motion which also called for the building of Sizewell C…
(2024-09-09). Cuban Minister of Culture tours Russian Film Fund. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso, toured the facilities of the Russian Film Fund (Gosfilmofond) where he found more than 75 films of the Caribbean nation, Prensa Latina learned.
(2024-09-09). New right-wing attacks seek to remove Gustavo Petro from office. plenglish.com Bogota, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Attempts to strip the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, of his constitutional immunity reveal today the strength of the new attacks of the right-wing sectors to remove him from power.
(2024-09-09). Putin congratulates Kim Jong Un on DPRK's founding anniversary. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) On the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to the leader of this country, Kim Jong Un.
(2024-09-09). Thirteen policemen commit suicide in Uruguay this year. plenglish.com Montevideo, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) A police officer took his own life, bringing to 13 the number of suicides in that body so far this year, the National Police Union (Sipolna) of Uruguay reported.
(2024-09-09). Dominican Republic must achieve agricultural expansion to meet demand. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Former Dominican Minister of Economy Juan Ariel Jimenez said the agricultural sector of his country is currently facing the challenge of increasing the capacity of food production to meet local demand and exports.
(2024-09-09). Municipal delegates in Cuba prepare for exchange with people. plenglish.com This process is an opportunity for municipal representatives to report to voters on their mandate. | It will also allow more than 14,000 People's Power delegates to receive the population's opinions through debates that will lead to solutions. | Cuban National People's Power Assembly (ANPP) President Esteban Lazo informed that the upcoming exercise will be a profoundly revolutionary, democratic, and transcendental process. | During a recent meeting with the presidents of the municipal assemblies, Lazo pointed out that the constant exchange of opinions between delegates and voters must be the premise for accounta…
(2024-09-09). Vietnam proposed to be among the 35 leading economies in the world. plenglish.com Hanoi, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed here the goal of placing the Indochinese nation in the group of the world's top 30 to 35 economies and among the upper middle-income countries.
(2024-09-09). Ministro de cultura de Cuba recorre Fondo Fílmico de Rusia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 9 sep (RHC) El Ministro de Cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso, quien se encuentra de visita en esta capital, recorrió las instalaciones del Fondo Fílmico de Rusia (Gosfilmofond) donde encontró más de 75 filmes de la nación caribeña, conoció hoy Prensa Latina.
(2024-09-09). Delegados del Poder Popular en Cuba se preparan para intercambios con la población. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) Los delegados de los parlamentos municipales en Cuba comenzarán hoy a prepararse para el próximo proceso de rendición de cuentas, previsto el 20 de septiembre venidero.
(2024-09-09). Energy Department Urged to Reject Pending Liquified Natural Gas Export Permits. commondreams.org More than 250 groups called on the Department of Energy today to reject pending liquified natural gas, or LNG, export permits. The move comes after a federal judge lifted the hold on LNG exports but did not mandate new approvals. Proponents of fossil fuel expansion are using the ruling to push for more LNG approvals, …
(2024-09-09). Trump says Elon Musk would lead government efficiency task force if elected. nationofchange.org Trump suggests appointing Elon Musk to lead a government efficiency task force, sparking controversy over the billionaire's recent political actions and his potential role in reshaping federal oversight.
(2024-09-09). Biden-Harris administration announces historic $7.3 billion clean energy investment for rural America. nationofchange.org This landmark investment in rural America is the largest since the New Deal, creating jobs, cutting pollution, and transforming rural energy infrastructure.
(2024-09-09). Give asylum seekers permanent protection! socialist-alliance.org 
Labor and the Coalition have mostly agreed on harsh measures for refugees who flee here to escape war and persecution. Mano Yagolingam had been struggling, Chloe DS writes, largely because of being stuck in limbo for 12 years.
(2024-09-09). Dr. Guy Hatchard: If we arm ourselves with the facts, we won't be fooled a second time. expose-news.com Many of Dr. Guy Hatchard's readers have requested an article specifically suitable for circulation to people in New Zealand who are beginning to question the official covid narrative but are still being …
(2024-09-09). Carbon dioxide and a warming climate are not problems, peer-reviewed paper says. expose-news.com According to a peer-reviewed paper published in the American Journal of Economics and Sociology in May 2024, "Carbon dioxide and a warming climate are not problems." The authors, Andy May and Marcel …
(2024-09-09). Euthanasia is all about the money. expose-news.com You may have noticed, Dr. Vernon Coleman says, that the mainstream media is giving more and more time and space to the subject of euthanasia or doctor-assisted suicide. Much of the publicity …
(2024-09-09). Workers Need Protection From Record-Breaking Heat. inequality.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, according to Public Citizen. Workers …
(2024-09-09). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. inequality.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 …
(2024-09-09). Russian, Indian and Chinese Experts Discussed the Role of the SCO in the New Changing Environment. russiancouncil.ru On September 9, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India) and the Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) organised an online seminar 'Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the New World Order. Scenarios of Evolution'
(2024-09-09). Iran's New President Fails to Confront Morality Police as He Promised. passblue.com 
The new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has not addressed recent violence against unveiled women by the morality police, dampening hopes that his government is going to be much different from that of his ultraconservative, deceased predecessor Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Iran in May. Police in Nour, a city in …
(2024-09-09). 60 Years After Lyndon Johnson's "Daisy Ad," The Silence On Nuclear War Is Dangerous. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2024-09-09). There Was a Housing Bubble in Atlanta Prior to the Crash. counterpunch.org 
Kevin Erdmann argued in a Washington Post column on Thursday that the main problem with U.S. housing policy is over-restrictive lending rules from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While there may be some issues with current policy being overly restrictive, that does not explain the collapse of the housing prices in 2007-2009, nor the current
(2024-09-09). Preview: What to Look for in the August CPI. cepr.net The overall and core CPI both rose 0.2 percent in July. The overall index is likely to show a lower rate, possibly rounding down to 0, in August as a large drop in gas prices will pull the index lower. Inflation in food prices should again be close to zero. The core index is likely …
(2024-09-09). Washington Post Talks to Jake Johnston about Secretary Blinken's Support for Haiti Mission. cepr.net The Washington Post talked to Jake Johnston about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Haiti last week, as Blinken attempted to bolster international support for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) amid ongoing violence by armed groups. "For me, there's really little chance of a security force providing lasting stability in Haiti absent …
(2024-09-09). Iranian press review: New death sheds light on abuse in police custody. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: New death sheds light on abuse in police custody | Meanwhile authorities build a border wall to stop Afghan refugees and reports suggest the new government seeks sanctions talks with the US | | An Iranian police officer is seen talking to a woman in…
(2024-09-09). Turkey to attend Arab League summit for first time in 13 years. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey to attend Arab League summit for first time in 13 years | Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's participation comes after years-long normalisation efforts and Syrian approval | | Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, in…
(2024-09-09). Sudan's warring parties acquiring new foreign-made weapons, says report. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan's warring parties acquiring new foreign-made weapons, says report | Arms and equipment produced by companies registered in China, Iran, Russia, Serbia and UAE entering war-torn country, according to Human Rights Watch | | New members of Sudan's Gedaref State Police Department atte…
(2024-09-09). The debut of Neptune House NYC's first runway show: Nebula. newschoolfreepress.com New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is in full swing, teeming with the allure of high glamour. Amid fierce competition for a runway slot, two Parsons School of Design second-years decided to take matters into their own hands. Neptune House NYC, founded by strategic design major Aashriya Dinesh and communication design major Gauri Subramani, is an…
(2024-09-09). ISDS: A portrait of transnational power in Mexico, the investment protection regime, and its consequences. ips-dc.org 
The report offers a series of recommendations to Mexico to start the process of exiting the neocolonial regime of investment protection and ISDS, and defend its sovereignty.
(2024-09-09). Google's "Assistance" Is Killing Journalism. levernews.com 
California lawmakers had a chance to pass first-in-the-nation legislation that would have forced Google, Meta, and other tech firms to pay ongoing fees for earning billions from using news outlets' content while journalism operations have struggled and closed. But amid the tech industry's strong-arm tactics, millions of dollars spent lobbying, and allegations of currying favors from power brokers ranging from the California governor to the CEO of a nonprofit news organization, Big Tech scored a backroom deal last month that killed the journalism bills. Instead of forcing Google, Meta, and other tech companies to…
(2024-09-09). Europe needs 'massive' investment drive to catch global competitors: Report. aljazeera.com Ex-ECB chief Mario Draghi's report says Europe's economy faces 'existential challenge' to catch up with the US, China.
(2024-09-09). Gunfire, gang rapes and missing inmates: Inside a deadly DRC jailbreak. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-09). A Palestinian team in Chile offers football with a dose of protest. aljazeera.com Club Palestino wears pro-Palestinian politics on its sleeve – and on its torso, stadium seats and anywhere it can find.
(2024-09-09). After Edmundo Gonzalez flees, what's next for Venezuela and its opposition? aljazeera.com Opposition leaders, including Machado, promise to continue 'their fight' against President Nicolas Maduro.
(2024-09-09). Does Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial? aljazeera.com Recent comments by a minister and the army indicate that Khan may face a military trial. What will that mean?>
(2024-09-09). German intelligence accuses Russia's GRU of cyberattacks on NATO, EU states. aljazeera.com BFV says infamous GRU Unit 29155 is running a cyber-group targeting critical infrastructure globally.
(2024-09-09). Germany announces temporary controls on all land borders. aljazeera.com Interior minister says controls on borders with France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark set for next week.
(2024-09-09). Grenfell Tower survivors: 'The system isn't broken, it was built this way'. aljazeera.com Survivors and family members say they didn't need to wait seven years to be told what they already knew.
(2024-09-09). Republican-led probe blames Biden for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. aljazeera.com Congressional report says Biden chose 'optics over security', prompting rebuke from State Department and Democrats.
(2024-09-09). Slain Tanzanian opposition figure beaten, doused with acid: Party. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-09). Trump says he supports effort to legalise marijuana in Florida. aljazeera.com Endorsement puts former US president at odds with social conservatives but in line with majority of American public.
(2024-09-09). UK's Princess of Wales says she has completed chemotherapy. aljazeera.com The British royal underwent major abdominal surgery in January that revealed the presence of cancer.
(2024-09-09). The people of Gaza belong in Palestine — not Canada or DRC. aljazeera.com Fulfilling the Palestinian right of return can address the need for temporary relocation to rebuild Gaza.
(2024-09-09). Filipino fugitive preacher appears in court after weeks on the run. aljazeera.com Filipino preacher and self-proclaimed 'son of God' Apollo Quiboloy appeared in court after a weeks-long manhunt.
(2024-09-09). Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka beat England in third cricket Test match. aljazeera.com The visitors romp to an eight-wicket win on the fourth day of the third Test at The Oval but lose the series 2-1.
(2024-09-09). Trump-Harris first presidential debate: What to watch for on Tuesday. aljazeera.com The candidates will go head-to-head for the first and perhaps only time before voters head to the polls in November.
(2024-09-09). Africa's Disputed Mega-Dam. aljazeera.com The Nile's importance is difficult to overstate.
(2024-09-09). In the Philippines, users of loan apps decry deception, threats and debt. aljazeera.com Borrowers say popular online lending platforms use intimidation tactics to recover debts.
(2024-09-09). Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan's former PM Khan. aljazeera.com Thousands protest on the outskirts of Islamabad demanding an end to Imran Khan's imprisonment.
(2024-09-09). Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris. aljazeera.com China topped the medal table as it has at every Paralympics since 2004, with Great Britain second and the US third.
(2024-09-09). Poll suggests Trump, Harris in a tie ahead of first presidential debate. aljazeera.com According to polls, Trump is leading Harris nationally by 48 to 47 percent, well within the margin of error.
(2024-09-09). Telling the Truth in Times of General Deceit. counterpunch.org 
Few on the European left are unfamiliar with Sevim Dagdelen's unwavering political activism and her outspoken criticism of militarism, NATO, and Western interventionist policies. As a long-serving member of the German Bundestag and a dedicated activist, Dagdelen has consistently championed anti-imperialism, social justice, and the protection of human rights and national sovereignty for over a
(2024-09-09). Opposing War Should Not Be a Partisan Issue. counterpunch.org 
America is deeply engaged in two simultaneous and rapidly expanding proxy wars that could both very easily end in a nuclear third world war… I want you to sit down with that sentence for a couple of minutes because it is a fact that no one denies and a point that gets chucked around a
(2024-09-09). LABOR Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-09). The Pernicious Price of Global Reach, Global Power, and Global Dominance. counterpunch.org 
During World War II, American leaders proudly proclaimed this country the "arsenal of democracy," supplying weapons and related materiel to allies like Great Britain and the Soviet Union. To cite just one example, I recall reading about Soviet armored units equipped with U.S. Sherman tanks, though the Soviets had an even better tank of their own
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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?
(2024-09-09). Focus Grows On Longer-Range Artillery Shells After Army Axes Next-Gen Howitzer. twz.com 
Ramjet rounds and other new shells could help the Army squeeze more range out of its existing howitzers as it reassesses its artillery future.
(2024-09-09). A month on minus Hasina, Yunus pledges to make a new Bangladesh. ummid.com Yunus led Interim Government in Bangladesh has entrusted a think tank and several pundits to the White Paper Committee, which is responsible to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
(2024-09-09). Refrain from painting everyone as Islamist: Yunus to Modi Govt. ummid.com Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh Interim Government, Thursday asked the Narendra Modi government in India to refrain from painting everyone as Islamist.
(2024-09-09). The Strange Situation of Sheikh Hasina in India. ummid.com Reports from New Delhi is trickling down that Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been held incommunicado at a safe house in an airforce based near Delhi.
(2024-09-09). Trump Signals Support for Historic Federal Marijuana Policy Shift. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump has announced his support for reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, potentially marking a historic shift in U.S. federal policy. His statement aligns him with Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent, in a surprising bipartisan consensus on cannabis reform.
(2024-09-09). Philadelphia: Battleground City for Harris-Trump Debate. devdiscourse.com Philadelphia, known as the birthplace of U.S. independence, is set to host a critical debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The debate, hosted by ABC News, is expected to shape the November election significantly.
(2024-09-09). SATIRE: Kamala Harris Struggling To Button Pantsuit After Month Of Hanging Out With Tim Walz. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Saying that she was probably just bloated from the milkshake, grilled cheese, and deep-fried Oreos her running mate had ordered them both for breakfast, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris struggled to button her pantsuit Monday after a month of hanging out with Tim Walz. "Hoo, buddy, I know Tim and I have been eating a …
(2024-09-09). Radhashtami Festival in Mathura Begins with Grand Celebrations. devdiscourse.com The Radhashtami festival began in Mathura on Monday, with the main celebration for Radharani's birth set to take place at the Ladli Ji Temple in Barsana early Wednesday morning, according to the temple management.
(2024-09-09). Gulf Storm Disrupts Offshore Oil and Gas Operations. devdiscourse.com Offshore oil and gas producers in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico began evacuating staff and scaling back operations on Monday as Tropical Storm Francine threatened the region. The storm is projected to become the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season, bringing high winds and heavy rains to the U.S. mid-South.
(2024-09-09). Major Cocaine Bust in Guinea-Bissau Highlights West Africa as Drug Trafficking Hub. devdiscourse.com In a significant anti-narcotics operation, police in Guinea-Bissau have seized 2.6 tons of cocaine from a plane arriving from Venezuela. The large confiscation took place over the weekend, judiciary police confirmed on Monday.
(2024-09-09). Election Observer Clash: Tunisia and Civil Society at Odds. devdiscourse.com Election officials in Tunisia have doubled down on their decision to deny accreditation to some election observer groups, stating the move indicates that the October presidential contest will not be free and fair.
(2024-09-09). BJP OBC Morcha VP Accuses Congress of Cheating Community. devdiscourse.com Krishna Gaur, the national vice president of BJP OBC Morcha, has leveled serious accusations against the Congress, stating that it has consistently cheated the OBC community.
(2024-09-09). U.S. Approves $133 Million Missile Sale to Singapore. devdiscourse.com The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the potential sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Singapore, with an estimated cost of $133 million, the Pentagon announced on Monday.
(2024-09-09). Google Faces Antitrust Showdown over Online Advertising Dominance. devdiscourse.com Alphabet's Google sought to dominate all sides of online advertising technology by controlling competitors and customers, a Justice Department prosecutor said as trial began in the tech titan's latest antitrust showdown in Alexandria, Virginia on Monday.
(2024-09-09). Jolie and Hayek Dazzle at TIFF with 'Without Blood'. devdiscourse.com Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek sent movie fans into a frenzy at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday when the two megastars walked the red carpet for 'Without Blood,' a parable about the cycle of violence, revenge, and memory.
(2024-09-09). Norfolk Southern CEO Steps Down Amid Misconduct Allegations. devdiscourse.com Norfolk Southern's CEO Alan Shaw is expected to step down from his role at the railroad company amid an investigation into allegations of potential workplace misconduct, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
(2024-09-09). Helicopter Crash Tragedy Claims Lives of Salvadoran Police Chief and Accused Embezzler. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident, El Salvador's police chief and a man accused of embezzling millions were among nine victims of a military helicopter crash. The crash took place in the Pasaquina district near the Honduran border on Sunday evening.
(2024-09-09). U.S. Coast Guard Orders Port Closures Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday ordered the closure of the port of Brownsville and other small Texas terminals ahead of tropical storm Francine.
(2024-09-09). Chevron Halts Gulf Operations Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine. devdiscourse.com Chevron on Monday initiated the evacuation of all staff and the shutdown of oil and gas output at two U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore production platforms.
(2024-09-09). African Cup Qualifiers: Upsets and Narrow Wins Characterize Match Day. devdiscourse.com In a surprising turn of events during Monday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, several heavyweight contenders faced unexpected challenges. Ghana was held to a 1-1 draw by Niger after conceding a late goal, while Morocco and Senegal scraped narrow victories against underdog teams.
(2024-09-09). Apple Debuts AI-Powered iPhone 16: A New Era in Smartphone Technology. devdiscourse.com On Monday, Apple introduced the highly anticipated iPhone 16, which boasts advanced artificial intelligence features designed to enhance the Siri personal assistant, among other functionalities. According to Tim Cook, Apple's Chief Executive, the iPhone 16 signifies the dawn of a new era for Apple Intelligence.
(2024-09-09). NUP names Bobi Wine 'shooters'. independent.co.ug 
'We're not pastors' says police boss as he vows tougher action next time ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The assault on opposition leader Bobi Wine in Kampala where he was hit with a teargas canister causing a flesh wound on his left leg has heightened the political temperatures with fifteen months to go to the highly …
(2024-09-09). Arch Ssemogerere speaks out on poor state of roads in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a culture of mediocrity is hindering progress across the nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere has expressed doubt about the level of commitment shown in the planned comprehensive reconstruction of Kampala's pothole-ridden and impassable road network. Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a culture of mediocrity is hindering …
(2024-09-09). Bell Obafest 2024 edition announced, promising a multi-sensory experience of food, music and beer. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, "the official beer of Enjoyments" has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year's edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. This year's festival will also …
(2024-09-09). Insurers urge government to enforce Mandatory Third-Party Insurance. independent.co.ug 
The insurance industry recorded Shs1.6trillion in premiums last year but motor third party accounted for only one percent Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Insurance sector leaders are calling on the government to implement measures ensuring that all motorists secure mandatory motor third-party insurance, aimed at safeguarding road accident victims. Speaking to journalists at the CEO …
(2024-09-09). Kampala city roads project hits 28.4% completion. independent.co.ug 
The African Development Bank has mobilised $275 million for the project, with the Global Environment Facility and the government jointly contributing $5 million Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation of the 69.2 km Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP) continues to gain momentum, with current progress standing at 28.4% across all project components. The …
(2024-09-09). KCCA gets more time to 'waste' on road repairs. independent.co.ug 
AfDB gives city 40 months more to complete roads rehabilitation project Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Kampala Capital City Authority officials have got another 40 months to waste on a roads rehabilitation project funded by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) which was supposed to be completed by 2025. This follows the conclusion of an …
(2024-09-09). Man stabbed to death, caught making love with married woman. independent.co.ug 
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ignitious Nyansiyo has become another statistic in this year's homicide records after he was killed inside a married woman's bedroom. Nyansiyo, a resident of Ngowa village, Katente Parish, Kiyun Sub-county in Mubende district, was reportedly killed by the woman's husband, identified as Khalisiti Mutatina. According to reports provided to …
(2024-09-09). MUSEVENI: A church is a church, not an NGO. independent.co.ug 
President Museveni Agrees Not To Register Churches As NGOs Kaliro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to resolve the issue of registering new churches as Nongovernmental Organizations. "The issue of periodic registration of new churches as NGOs, we are going to resolve it. A church is a church, not an …
(2024-09-09). OBITUARY: Rebecca Cheptegei, Uganda Olympian dies at 33. independent.co.ug 
OBITUARY | THE INDEPENDENT | Rebecca Cheptegei was born in Cheminy, Uganda, on February 22, 1991. She later moved to Kenya and bought property there to be closer to athletic training centres. According to her father, Cheptegei Sr, that is where she met Dickson Ndiema Marangach, the man who is accused of torching Olympic marathon runner …
(2024-09-09). UPDF to retire 236 junior soldiers. independent.co.ug 
Bombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is set to retire 236 lower-ranking infantry soldiers who have clocked over 60 years. Others are being retired on personal request and medical grounds. According to UPDF Deputy Spokesperson, Col Deo Akiiki, out of 236 soldiers being prepared nine are Captains, 20 …
(2024-09-09). Governance and corruption in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Why blaming Museveni for runaway corruption is politically appealing and why it is misleading THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | President Yoweri Museveni has presided over the worst levels of public sector corruption in Uganda's history. The scale and scope of corruption grows every year. Indeed, corruption could easily be the largest sector of our economy …
(2024-09-09). New war looms over Nile water. independent.co.ug 
AU position unclear as Egypt courts Somalia against Ethiopia COVER STORY | AGENCIES | The change in the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia at the end of 2024 is a potential trigger that could transform the rising political tensions into an armed conflict between Egypt and Somalia against Ethiopia. That's according to the latest …
(2024-09-09). Paramilitary RSF's shelling kills at least 20 in central Sudan. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM | Xinhua | More than 20 civilians were killed and over 100 others injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sinnar city in central Sudan on Sunday, according to local aid groups. The Sinnar Youth Gathering, a local voluntary group, reported that the RSF "indiscriminately" shelled the Sinaar market …
(2024-09-09). Russia to join China in military drills. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | The Russian military will dispatch naval and air forces in September to participate in drills in the waters and airspace of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk organized by the Chinese military, China's Ministry of National Defense announced Monday. The ministry said in a statement that the drills, …
(2024-09-09). 'Psychological…': Iran Commander Confuses West After MP's Bombshell On Supplying Missiles To Putin. hindustantimes.com Fazlollah Nozari, the Deputy Commander of Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters, on Sep 8 rejected allegations that Iran is providing missiles to Russia. He said no missile has been sent to Russia & such claims are a kind of psychological warfare. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-09). Trump Vs Harris: Historian, Who Correctly Predicted 9 Out Of 10 US Presidents, Announces 2024 Winner. hindustantimes.com Historian Allan Lichtman already knows who is going to win the US presidential election. Lichtman confidently announced the winner while he was speaking at his home in the leafy Washington suburb of Bethesda shortly after unveiling his much-discussed, once-every-four-years White House prediction, based on what he calls the "13 keys" method. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-09). 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….
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). (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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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….
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). 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…
(2024-09-09). Caste Inequality and Untouchability in India – Historical Perspective. ummid.com The issue of caste has been the core issue in strengthening of Hindu right wing politics.
(2024-09-09). From Gaza to Manipur, Valiant Teachers Continue Education in Conflict Zones. ummid.com These teachers deserve great appreciation for their inspiring commitment to their work today when we celebrate the Teachers' Day.
(2024-09-09). Maha NEET UG 2024: BAMS, BUMS, BHMS Admission Schedule Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling (CAP Round) Schedule to be conducted for admission in BUMS, BAMS, BHMS (AYUSH courses Group B) for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-09). Modi as Global Mediator: A Pigmy's Dream to Catch Moon. ummid.com Narendra Modi continues to nurse the ambition of lifting himself up from the self-appointed position of a global mediator to the authoritarian position of a global arbiter — Vishwa Guru.
(2024-09-09). OpenAI's 'GPT Next' to be 100% more powerful than GPT-4. ummid.com Artificial Intelligence (AI) research organization OpenAI is planning to launch soon GPT-Next – an AI model which will be 100 times more powerful than GPT-4.
(2024-09-09). 11 Android 15 Features to Power Your Smartphone. ummid.com Following are top 11 features and improvements in Android 15 to power your smartphones.
(2024-09-09). Android 15 makes Gboard auto-correct feature more powerful. ummid.com Google launched Android 15, the new Smartphone OS which comes with a plenty of exciting features, including a significant improvement in Google Keyboard popularly known as Gboard.
(2024-09-09). Communal attacks on rise in Odisha after BJP came to power. ummid.com Since the BJP government came to power in Bhubaneswar, rising communal fissures have been witnessing in Odisha, the eastern state of India.
(2024-09-09). Numismatist Ab Razzaque of Malegaon passes away. ummid.com Ab Razzaque, a numismatist based in Malegaon, died due to brain hemorrhage Saturday September 7, 2024.
(2024-09-09). The Kashmir Files Can't Fly. ummid.com Kashmir Files maker, Vivek Agnihotri, who gave one on one pressers and tried to act to be on the right side of the history, turned down an offer from Oxford University for a debate on the Kashmir issue.
(2024-09-09). Khankari Sir — The CA, who mastered the Malegaonians in Accounts, no more. ummid.com Khankari Sir, the Chartered Accountant, who mastered the business community of Malegaon in Accounts, and taught Accountancy and Book Keeping to almost every student of Commerce till 2017, died in Pune on Friday September 06, 2024 at the age of 84.
(2024-09-09). DME MP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Schedule Published. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has published on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Counselling Date and Schedule which will be conducted for admission in medical courses MBBS and BDS for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-09-09). Drop in oil revenue eats into Saudi GDP growth. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Sunday announced a 0.3 per cent year-on-year decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024, mainly due to an 8.9-per cent year-on-year drop in oil revenue during the period.
(2024-09-09). iPhone 16, AirPods Ultra 3 and…: Apple Glowtime moments away. ummid.com Tech giant Apple is all geared up for its annual launch event today i.e. Monday September 09, 2024 which is themed this year as "It's Glowtime".
(2024-09-09). Pope Francis' Asia Pacific Tour 2024. ummid.com Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday, kicking off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific, the longest and farthest of the 87-year-old's papacy.
(2024-09-09). Stone Park, Digital Tree Plantation Drive — Makkah Civic Body Sets Example. ummid.com The Holy Makkah Municipality in two novel moves to contribute to climate goals have announced Digital Tree Plantation Initiative and establishment of Stone Park in its periphery.
(2024-09-09). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Registration Starts, Apply Before Sept 13. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started the UP NEET UG 2024 Second Round Counselling for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 2 Date and Time) through its official website upneet.gov.in.
(2024-09-09). Japan: The situation of female prisoners. fidh.org Today, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a shadow report ahead of the review of Japan's ninth periodic report by the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which will take place on 17 October 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The report, produced with the Center for Prisoners' Rights (CPR) and the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP), provides information on gender-based violence against women in the context (…) | – |
(2024-09-09). Venezuela: UN Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-09). Open Letter to the President of Mongolia: Ensure the Arrest of Vladimir Putin. fidh.org
(2024-09-09). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org
(2024-09-09). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn Decision to Liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-09). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-09-09). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-09-09). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-09-09). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-09-09). Enemies' Psywar Based on Overplaying Power, Ayatollah Khamenei Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described tactics to exaggerate the power of enemies as a foundation of their psychological warfare, warning that such ruse may cause people to feel isolated, weak, and incapable of handling the situation.
(2024-09-09). KDP Member Handed Over to Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Behzad Khosravi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been handed over to Iran, a source revealed.
(2024-09-09). Tehran Adamantly Opposed to Int'l Border Changes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed the country's outright opposition to any change in the region's internationally-recognized boundaries.
(2024-09-09). Asia, Africa Leading Actors in Multilateralism: Iran's Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The representative of Iran in an annual session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) highlighted the role of Asia and Africa in the progress of multilateralism.
(2024-09-09). 2024 Paralympic Games: Iran Finishes 14th. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Team Iran came 14th in the 2024 Paralympic Games, which ended Sunday night.
(2024-09-09). Cluster Munitions: New Use, Transfers Test International Ban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Stockpiled cluster munitions and their submunitions being prepared for destruction. | © 2022 Norwegian People's Aid | (Geneva, September 9, 2024) — The international treaty banning cluster munitions is making demonstrable progress, but is being tested by new use and transfers of cluster munitions by countries that have not joined it, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing an annual monitoring report on cluster munitions.The 100-page report, "Cluster Munition Monitor 2024," details the policy and practice of all countries with respect to the international treaty that prohi…
(2024-09-09). EU Should Address Human Rights Risks to Achieve Deforestation-Free Supply Chains. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Land clearing for oil palm plantations area is seen from above in Borneo, Malaysia on September 11, 2019. | © 2019 Sutanta Aditya/Shutterstock | We're standing on a ledge overlooking a vast expanse of oil palm trees while crickets chirp and swallows dart overhead. Balang (pseudonym) is describing how his Indigenous Penan community lost everything when their forest was bulldozed to give way to the plantation below. "We didn't agree, we didn't sign anything," he emphasized. Once self-sufficient hunters and gatherers in Malaysian Borneo, the bountiful land that supported them is now o…
(2024-09-09). Italy Detains MSF Sea Rescue Ship. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Geo Barents ship, operated by Médecins Sans Frontières, is on a rescue mission in the Central Mediterranean Sea, August 2, 2024. | © 2024 Sally Hayden/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2024-09-09). Malaysia's Promised Immigration Reform Fails Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An undocumented migrant holds her daughter while being detained during an immigration raid in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 1, 2022. | © 2022 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | One year ago, the Malaysian government launched Baitul Mahabbah, an initiative to move children ages 10 and younger from regular immigration detention centers, known as depots, and place them in dedicated centers for children. There are now 170 children — some unaccompanied — in Baitul Mahabbah centers, facilities that do not provide a genuine alternative to detention.Children are among the thousands of ir…
(2024-09-09). South Sudan: Parliament Approves Transitional Justice Laws. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Women stand outside a UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) site in Yei, in southern South Sudan. The formerly peaceful town of Yei was once a beacon of coexistence, but Yei is now a center of the country's renewed civil war. | © 2016 Justin Lynch/AP Photo…
(2024-09-09). Sudan: Abusive Warring Parties Acquire New Weapons. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sudanese armed forces with an unexploded one-way attack drone from the Rapid Support Forces recovered from an attack on a government building in Gedaref, Sudan, July 11, 2024. | © 2024 Telegram | (New York, September 9, 2024) — The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), warring parties responsible for widespread war crimes and other atrocities in the current conflict in Sudan, have newly acquired modern foreign-made weapons and military equipment, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The United Nations Security Council should renew and…
(2024-09-09). UN Rights Council: Advance Accountability for Abuses in Afghanistan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Overview during the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, February 26, 2024. | © 2024 Janine Schmitz/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | (Geneva) — The United Nations Human Rights Council should urgently create an independent body to pursue accountability for all those responsible for serious abuses — past and present — in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch said today.Since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the country's human rights and humanitarian situations have gravely spiraled downward. The Taliban's repressive policies have di…
(2024-09-09). WHO: Pandemic Pact Risks Repeating Covid-19 Failures. hrw.org Click to expand Image | World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. | © 2019 Anja Niedringhaus/AP Photo | (Geneva) — World Health Organization (WHO) member countries negotiating a new international agreement to address pandemics need to ensure that the agreement reflects their domestic and international obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill all human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Negotiators will meet in Geneva for two weeks starting September 9, 2024. The draft WHO Pandemic Agreement, which negotiators hope to finalize before the next World Health Assembly in May…
(2024-09-09). SATIRE: Cybertruck Owner Brags About High-Tech Pedal That Makes Vehicle Accelerate When Pressed. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Praising the latest of the car's bleeding-edge features that felt like they came from the future, Cybertruck owner Anselm Hart bragged to friends Monday about its high-tech pedal that makes the vehicle accelerate when pressed. "It's this bonkers, next-level thing that lets you go fast when push it down on it with your foot," …
(2024-09-09). SATIRE: Man Can't Believe What A Dumbass Cartoon Character Is. theonion.com PUNTA GORDA, FL—Expressing bafflement at the amount of plainly idiotic behavior he was witnessing, local man Tobias Coffey stated Monday that he could not understand how the cartoon character on the screen in front of him could be such as dumbass. "Wow, you really are a moron, aren't you?" said Coffey, who sat alone in …
(2024-09-09). SATIRE: Phone Manually Turned Off With Intensity Of Mobster Smothering Witness With Pillow. theonion.com CINCINNATI—In an act that demonstrated a singularly cold-blooded focus, 32-year-old Andrew Thompson reportedly turned off his phone Monday with the intensity of a mobster smothering a key witness with a pillow. Sources confirmed that as Thompson grasped the iPhone, his right hand shook while pushing down its side power button as if he were struggling …
(2024-09-09). SATIRE: Pros And Cons Of Reparations. theonion.com Slavery reparations bill H.R. 40, named after the unfulfilled Civil War promise of "40 acres and a mule," has been introduced in every congressional session since 1989. The Onion examines the pros and cons of reparations for Black Americans. PRO: Get to watch some poor sucker decide who's included and who's not. CON: Whole point of slavery …
(2024-09-09). CNYRTA/Centro Announcement of Vacant Position Document Analyst (Syracuse). urbancny.com 
DEPARTMENT: Administration, Central New York Regional Transportation Authority STARTING SALARY RANGE: Grade 5 — $54,267 to $60,655 Note: Starting salary is determined by evaluation of experience and qualifications for the position and will be set at some point between the minimum and maximum of the pay scale. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting all CNYRTA departments through producing and maintaining high‚Äêquality documentation including procedures, reference materials and forms. The ideal candidate will have a background in business administration, internal audit or re…
(2024-09-09). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closure from Genant Drive to Interstate 81 Southbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the on-ramp from Genant Drive to Interstate 81 southbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 9, through the summer of 2025. The closure is necessary to facilitate the construction of on-and-off ramps from North Clinton Street to future Business Loop 81 southbound. Additionally, eastbound Bear Street West will be closed between Solar Street and Genant Drive. Motorists are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic south on Solar Street, to east on Court Street, to…
(2024-09-09). Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule September 9th — 13th, 2024. urbancny.com 
For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, September 9th | 6: 00 p.m. City Planning Commission Meeting | Tuesday, September 10th | 5: 30 p.m. Syracuse Public Art Commission Meeting | Wednesday, September 11th | 10: 00 a.m. Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs (Veteran's Affairs) Committee meeting re: the 2024/2025 Deer and Tick Management Program | 12: 00 p.m. Study Session | Thursday, September 12th | 8: 30 a.m. Landmark Preservation Board Meeting | 2: 30 p.m. Joint Committee Meeting re:…
(2024-09-09). 4 suspects in custody after threats made to several New Jersey schools; some districts closed. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Police say four juveniles are in custody after an online threat against several schools in New Jersey led to some districts to close on Monday. | The Woodbury City Police Department told Action News that the juvenile who made the original threat is a 12-year-old from Woodbury. | Police do not believe the 12-year-old had any access to weapons and described this as a "mental health issue" and "a cry for help." | Three other juveniles have…
(2024-09-09). McCall Elementary School will close early ahead of Tuesday's presidential debate at the National Constitution Center. whyy.org Tuesday's presidential debate has forced numerous closures and disrupted work schedules in and around the National Constitution Center where the debate is taking place. Now, some students will be forced to leave school early. The School District of Philadelphia announced they would have to close McCall Elementary School at 12: 39 p.m. on Tuesday, due to the upcoming presidential debate. | The City of Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management warned the district that road closures could affect pedestrian pathways, school bus routes, afternoon traffic, and SEPTA services. | In the letter sent to parents on Monda…
(2024-09-09). 'Numerous questions', but Fiji govt sticks with new anti-corruption chief. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist The Fiji government is backing the appointment of the country's new anti-corruption chief who was under investigation by the office she now heads, which has left Fijians asking questions. Barbara Malimali — who was also the Electoral Commission chairperson — was revealed as the new Fiji Independent Commission Against…
(2024-09-09). Pro-Palestinian activists hold protests to disrupt defence expo in Australia. asiapacificreport.nz By Efe àñzkan Pro-Palestinian anti-war activists in Australia have protested in Melbourne, disrupting a defence expo set to open on Wednesday. Protesters gathered yesterday in front of companies connected to weapons manufacturing across Melbourne as police were called to prevent an escalation of the events, according to 7News Melbourne. Many police cars and units were…
(2024-09-09). Harris' past debates: A prosecutor's style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump. whyy.org From her earliest campaigns in California to her serving as President Joe Biden's She tries to blend punch lines with details that build toward a broader narrative. She might shake her head to signal her disapproval while her opponent is speaking, counting on viewers to see her reaction on a split screen. And she has a go-to tactic to pivot debates back in her favor: saying she's glad to answer a ques…
(2024-09-09). John and Matthew Gaudreau are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends at their funeral in Media. whyy.org John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at their tearful funeral Monday, a week and a half after they died when they were Widows Meredith and Madeline Gaudreau described their husbands as attached at the hip throughout their lives. John was 31 and Matthew 29. | "Everything was always John and Matty," said Meredith, John's wife, who revealed she was p…
(2024-09-09). Why do some people choose alternative medicine for their cancer treatment? onlineopinion.com.au The expense and toxicity of cancer drugs means we have an obligation to expose patients to treatment only when they can reasonably expect an improvement in survival or quality of life.
(2024-09-09). Coalition's royal commission bid into anti-Semitism a stunt. onlineopinion.com.au o royal commission will be appointed to verify these complaints unless the Albanese government wants it. And the Albanese government doesn't.
(2024-09-09). September 29th is Anabaptist Community Bible Day. anabaptistworld.org Anabaptism at 500 declares September 29, 2024 as Anabaptist Community Bible Day to celebrate and reaffirm shared values of community, discipleship and peacemaking. This special day provides an opportunity for congregations to come together in unity, explore the rich history and teachings of Anabaptism and engage with the unique insights offered by the Anabaptist Community …
(2024-09-09). Harris and Trump debate in Philadelphia tomorrow night. Here's what you need to know. whyy.org Vice President Harris will face off against former President Donald Trump Tuesday for the first time since becoming the Democratic nominee. | The playing field is different than it was two months ago when President Biden's dismal debate performance spurred a wave of concern over his ability to defeat Trump, the Republican nominee. | Since then, a lot has happened. Trump survived an assassination attempt, he accepted the GOP presidential nomination, Biden dropped out of the race and Harris then took over and clinched the Democratic party's nomination. | Harris has since made up the ground Biden lost in swing state…
(2024-09-09). Chester Housing Authority executive director quits amid agency turmoil. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Steven A. Fischer has resigned as executive director of the Chester Housing Authority (CHA). His departure ends a nearly 20-year tenure as the city of Chester's top housing official. | Neither Fischer nor CHA immediately responded to a request for comment Monday morning. Messages sent to Fischer's CHA email address trigger an automatic response acknowledging his egress. | It is unclear when Fischer resigned or who will run the agency in the interim. The board has the…
(2024-09-09). Social services instead of handcuffs: Delaware County wants intervention, not incarceration, for people struggling with mental health issues. whyy.org
(2024-09-09). What's next for Philly's Fashion District in Center City? Here's what we know. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Tami Sortman, president of the Washington Square West Civic Association, has lived in the neighborhood since the late 1990s. That means she shopped with Center City Philadelphia retailers It also means she wa…
(2024-09-09). A winter season of flu, RSV and more COVID is coming. Delaware Valley health experts say it's time to get vaccinated. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Summer is wrapping up and the fall and winter respiratory virus season is just around the corner. | Health care providers are bracing for an uptick in Experts are recommending people to get annual vaccines and protect themselves f…
(2024-09-09). Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
| In 2015, Matt Kerr was fresh out of college and full of ideas — so many ideas that he made an 8-page plan. His main mission: to bring music instruction to incarcerated teenagers, as a wa…
(2024-09-09). The last beam is in place at New Jersey's first veterinary school on Rowan University's campus. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Officials and dignitaries celebrated a milestone Monday morning by grabbing a Sharpie to sign the final beam that will be put in place to finish the frame of New Jersey's first veterinary school. | Rowan University President Ali Houshmand (right) is among the first to sign the final steel beam for the framework of the new $176 million facility that will house both the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine and the Virtua Health College Research Center. (…
(2024-09-09). Delaware election 2024: Here's what to expect in Wilmington's mayoral race. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. |
| The race to be the city of Wilmington's next mayor comes down to Tuesday's Gov. John Carney is seeking the role, along with former statewi…
(2024-09-09). Upcoming Webinar on Ending War — Open to All. davidswanson.org Rotary and World BEYOND War have together been offering an online course called Ending War 101. You can take it here. We recommend first doing the course and then joining us on September 27 for a live webinar on the general topic of "So, now what do we do?" The webinar is free and open …
(2024-09-09). What You Need To Know About Quick Loans. moguldom.com In our world today, financial emergencies can happen at any moment. You might suddenly need to repair your car, pay off a medical bill or cover an unexpected expense. In situations like these, what usually comes to the rescue are quick loans. But before you secure that loan, there are some essential points you need to …
(2024-09-09). 5 Ways to Invest in the Stock Market. moguldom.com The stock market can be an excellent way to generate wealth. However, it must be said that there is no guarantee you will do this, and there is always the potential that you could lose money. However, if you are new to stock market trading and you are keen to speculate on it, there are …
(2024-09-09). KZN government reaffirms commitment to restoring economic stability. sanews.gov.za KZN government reaffirms commitment to restoring economic stability | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to restoring economic stability, creating jobs, and enforcing the rule of law in KwaZulu-Natal. | The Premier made the commitment during an Operation Siyahlola at the Mandeni Local Municipality on Friday. | Ntuli spearheaded the Operation Siyahlola at the local municipality, focusing on the inspection and revitalisation of factories in KwaSithebe that were damaged during the July 2021 civil unrest. | The operation included an inspection of Superling Cl…
(2024-09-09). SA to participate in WorldSkills International Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to participate in WorldSkills International Competition | The WorldSkills Team South Africa has jetted off to France, where they will represent the country at the 47th WorldSkills International Competition taking place this week in Lyon.
The competition provides an opportunity to exchange skills, experience and technological innovations.
In South Africa, the WorldSkills initiative is championed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The competition serves as an effective platform to raise awareness about apprenticeships and artisanal skills, enhancing the standard of vocati…
(2024-09-09). SA records one more mpox case. sanews.gov.za SA records one more mpox case | The Department of Health has called for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. | According to the department, the patient is a 38-year-old man who sought medical intervention at a private medical practice in Cape Town on Wednesday last week. | This is after he experienced typical mpox lesions on the face, trunk, thorax and genitals. He also had a headache, light sensitivity, sore throat and muscle pain. | "The patient was not admitted but urged to home-isolate while waiting for test results. The results came back positive on Friday, 6…
(2024-09-09). Minister commits to improve working conditions of veterinarians. sanews.gov.za Minister commits to improve working conditions of veterinarians | Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has committed to ensuring that the working conditions of animal health practitioners are improved in South Africa. | This comes as the country grapples with a critical shortage of professionals in the essential field, which has far-reaching implications for animal health, biosecurity and food security. | Steenhuisen said veterinarians face challenges, including insufficient resources and medicines, inadequate remuneration, and mounting mental health concerns. | He emphasised the gravity of the issues and ackn…
(2024-09-09). 465 000 people living with HIV in the North West. sanews.gov.za 465 000 people living with HIV in the North West | The North West had the fifth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country at 12.3% in 2022, with HIV prevalence in the province at 20.8% among those aged 25 to 49 years old overall. | In addition, a large number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province were women. | This is according to the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), which released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for the North West on Monday. | According to the overall principal investigator of the study, the HSRC's Prof…
(2024-09-09). Land Bank reaches agreement with lenders. sanews.gov.za Land Bank reaches agreement with lenders | The Board of the Land Bank has announced the successful conclusion of a debt restructuring solution with all its lenders. | At a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, the bank said official notices have been issued, signalling the implementation of the solution and the bank's strategic direction moving forward. | The agreement reached with the Land Bank international and local lenders will remedy the bank's prevailing debt default which occurred in April 2020, said Land Bank Board Chairperson, Thabi Nkosi. | Nkosi said following the signing of legal agreements and the f…
(2024-09-09). SA to attend the 2024 WTO Public Forum in Switzerland. sanews.gov.za SA to attend the 2024 WTO Public Forum in Switzerland | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi will attend the 2024 World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 10 to 13 September 2024. | The theme of this year's forum, which coincides with the WTO's 30th anniversary, will be "Re-globalisation: Better Trade for a Better World". | In line with the theme, this year's forum will explore how re-globalisation can help make trade more inclusive and ensure that its benefits reach more people. | The WTO Public Forum is the WTO's largest outreach event which…
(2024-09-09). Police Minister to attend global forum on public security challenges. sanews.gov.za Police Minister to attend global forum on public security challenges | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to represent South Africa at the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China this week, where international leaders will come together to address key public security challenges. | The conference, themed: "Win-Win Cooperation under Significant Changes: Building a Global Community of Common Public Security", will take place from 8 to 11 September 2024, in Lianyungang City, China. | During his visit to China, Mchunu will hold a bilateral meeting with the Chinese Minister of Public Safety, Wang Xiaohong.
(2024-09-09). 'New era of opportunity' for China, South Africa cooperation. sanews.gov.za 'New era of opportunity' for China, South Africa cooperation | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the relations between South Africa and China have entered a new "era of opportunity". | The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter following an official State Visit to the People's Republic of China last week. | "During the state visit, China and South Africa agreed to upgrade our relationship to an All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a New Era. This signifies the strengthening of the political, economic and social ties between the two countries. | "The strengthening of ties with ma…
(2024-09-09). SA manufacturers to showcase products at the AllFashion Exhibition in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za SA manufacturers to showcase products at the AllFashion Exhibition in Cape Town | A group of manufacturers from the clothing, textile, footwear, leather and general goods sectors have received support from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) to showcase their proudly South African products at the AllFashion Sourcing Exhibition. | The exhibition will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (ICC) in Cape Town from 10 to 12 September 2024. | The Allfashion Sourcing Exhibition is a business-oriented marketplace for the textile and fashion industry, combining African creati…
(2024-09-09). The Overlooked Role of Atmospheric Rivers in Arctic Sea Ice Loss: A Challenge to the CO2-Centric Narrative. wattsupwiththat.com The Arctic's fate is not as straightforward as many would have us believe, and neither should be the policies we enact in response to its changes.
(2024-09-09). Gaudreau brothers to be honored by family, friends and their grieving hockey teammates at funeral in Media. whyy.org The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are among the mourners scheduled to attend the funeral service for John and Matthew Gaudreau, the siblings who died when they were The memorial for the Gaudreau brothers was set for midday Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. John, an All-Star for the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets known as "Johnny Hockey," and Matthew, who played…
(2024-09-09). WHO chief warns of 'perfect storm of crises' in Sudan as world turns its back. therealnews.com 
(2024-09-09). In Germany, The Energy Transition Situation Only Gets Worse. wattsupwiththat.com Build more and more wind and solar, increase the subsidies yet again, and drive Germany over the economic cliff. It will continue until the voters finally wake up. I have no idea when that will be.
(2024-09-09). VW E-Car Sales Plummet…Socialists/Greens Insist The Way Forward Is More E-Mobility! wattsupwiththat.com VW teeters on disaster. Germany's socialists, greens propose solving the problem that they themselves have caused.
(2024-09-09). Ed Miliband considers scrapping planned nuclear plant. wattsupwiththat.com Plans to build a large nuclear power station in Wales are at risk of being scrapped as Ed Miliband seeks to accelerate Britain's switch to a net zero electricity grid.
(2024-09-09). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #611. wattsupwiththat.com "It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience." — Albert Einstein (1933)…
(2024-09-09). Ethiopia Frees Seven Long-Held Opposition Politicians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists in prison jumpsuits and handcuffs protest human rights abuses against the Oromo people in Ethiopia at a demonstration in London, October 10, 2020. © 2020 David Cliff/NurPhoto via AP…
(2024-09-09). Venezuela: UN Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. hrw.org Delegates sit at the opening of the 41th session of the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 24, 2019. | © 2019 Magali Girardin/Keystone via AP…
(2024-09-09). Texas's Junk Science Law Was Supposed to Prevent Wrongful Executions. It May Fail to Save Robert Roberson. theintercept.com 
A decade after Texas passed landmark legislation to address flawed forensics, the courts have refused to apply it as intended.
(2024-09-09). New Backup System Offers Energy Security as War Raises Fears of Power Outages. themedialine.org
(2024-09-09). New report exposes DC police using arrests and tickets to score revenue for the District. therealnews.com 
(2024-09-09). Ten individuals receive B.C. provincial awards for their athletic efforts. windspeaker.com
(2024-09-09). First Nations actor Faye Naveau performs at Tamarack Festival. windspeaker.com
(2024-09-09). Labour will kill 4,000 pensioners this winter — mostly women and northerners — says Labour research. skwawkbox.org 
Old people will freeze because of Winter Fuel Allowance cut to fill invented 'black hole' — and Labour knows it The Labour party's cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance will kill around 4,000 pensioners this winter — according to the party's own research. Labour's analysis, published during the 2017 general election campaign, warned that the …
(2024-09-09). At Least 31 Killed as RSF Launches New Attack on Sennar, in Southeast Sudan. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). GCC Ministers Meet in Saudi Arabia, Hold Talks With Russia, BRICS Nations. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Ben-Gurion Researchers Develop AI Tool To Decipher Medical Image Decisions. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Carrefour and Dubai's Apparel Group Join Forces for Indian Expansion. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Emotional Fallout From Hostage Murders Echoes Worldwide. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-09). Starmer promises to 'fix' Britain — with racism, repression, austerity and war. thecommunists.org Two months into his premiership, Sir Keir Starmer delivered a much-publicised keynote speech to a select audience of 'ordinary people' and journalists in the gardens of his new prime ministerial residence at 10 Downing Street. In the preamble (or should that be pre-ramble?) to this address, which was nauseatingly faithful to Tony Blair's so-called 'third …
(2024-09-09). Hood on the head of the US soldier; Application for BRICS membership; Egyptian President Sisi visits Ankara. unitedworldint.com Last week's main political events in Türkiye. The agenda in Türkiye was as packed as ever. Last week, Türkiye was shaken by the protest of 15 young people putting a hood on the head of a US soldier in the city of Izmir. Another prominent development was Türkiye's application to join BRICS. And lastly, Egyptian …
(2024-09-09). "A new period of the revolution must begin" unitedworldint.com Domestic industrial development, deepening of regional energy ties and a macroeconomic change from stability to domestic purchasing power are needed, says the MP. By Yunus Soner Venezuela has completed its presidential elections, with current President Nicolas Maduro being reelected as president. Maduro has started to gather his new cabinet. In recent years, the country has …
(2024-09-09). New Caledonia crisis: Another church burns, spate of attacks continues. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Another church has been set alight in New Caledonia, confirming a trend of arson which has already destroyed five Catholic churches and missions over the past two months. The latest fire took place on Sunday evening at the iconic Saint Denis Church of Balade, in…
(2024-09-09). CPJ, others reject 7-year prison sentence for Brazilian journalist over blog. abraji.org.br
(2024-09-09). Kyrgyz authorities threaten to block 2 news outlets over report on president. kloop.kg
(2024-09-09). Mexico City police arrest 2 journalists at human rights protest. frontlinedefenders.org
(2024-09-09). CPJ concerned by Kazakhstan's restrictive new media accreditation. gov.kz
(2024-09-09). Hundreds of victims of conflict in west Colombia return to indigenous lands. colombiareports.com Almost 700 indigenous victims of Colombia's armed conflict left the capital Bogota on Sunday to return to their lands in the west of the country. The trip from Bogota to…
(2024-09-09). Climate change is drastically changing life for Indigenous peoples in the Pacific. grist.org A new report "The world has much to learn from the Pacific and the world must also step up to support your initiatives," U.N. Secretary General António Guterres <...
(2024-09-09). How to sell an 'ugly' vegetable? Give it googly eyes. grist.org 
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(2024-09-09). From Aleppo, open letter to Franàßois Hollande, President of the French Republic/ By Pierre Le Corf. marktanliano.net Pierre Le Corf French humanitarian We Are Superheroes association Aleppo, Syria / lecorfpierre@gmail.com President of the French Republic Franàßois Hollande copie to the candidates for the Presidential election From Aleppo, open letter to Franàßois Hollande, President of the French Republic Mr President, Today, I question the values I have been raised with, the values of …
(2024-09-09). How Tax Evasion Was Allowed to Soar Under the Conservatives. bylinetimes.com
(2024-09-09). The end of Venezuela's Bolivarian process? An interview with community activist Gerardo Rojas. links.org.au 
Gerardo Rojas discusses the July 28 presidential election, the current state of community organising in the country and why we might be witnessing the Maduro government's final break with the Bolivarian process.
(2024-09-09). GMB wracks up over 16,000 Ofcom complaints, but ITV refuse to give Balls the boot. thecanary.co More than 16,000 people have now made complaints to broadcast watchdog Ofcom. It was over one infamous Good Morning Britain (GMB) episode from August. Specifically, this was the show where GMB presenter Ed Balls interviewed whipless Labour Party MP Zarah Sultana over the Islamophobia that fueled the far-right fascist race riots. It just so happened too, […] | By
(2024-09-09). Met Police just ENDORSED right-wing dark money think tank Policy Exchange. thecanary.co A Met Police commissioner has been talking to notorious shadowy dark money think tank Policy Exchange. It was over the force's policing of pro-Palestine protests. Crucially, his comments come as part of the think tank's new report pushing the Labour Party government to expand the police and court's anti-protest powers. Of course, it's shocking enough […] | By
(2024-09-09). Labour giving local authorities the power to run bus services isn't all its cracked up to be. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party government is looking at plans which will lift the ban on local councils setting up community bus companies. This would allow local leaders to take bus services back into public control: Today we're laying legislation to allow every community in England to Take Back Control of our buses After 40 years of […] | By
(2024-09-09). Ministry of Justice Accused of Hiding Scale of Racism in British Prisons. bylinetimes.com 
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has failed to centrally collect data on racism within the prison service, raising fears that the full extent of racial discrimination is being hidden from public scrutiny, an investigation by Byline Times has found. | This gap in data collection was highlighted following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Byline Times, which sought to uncover the number of racism complaints lodged by prisoners and staff from 2019 to 2023. The MoJ told Byline that such data is not centrally maintained but is kept locally at individual prisons, and refused to reveal the number, citing costs.
(2024-09-09). Police Anti-Racism Initiative Slammed for 'Shocking' Decision to Hold Back £1.8 Million in Funding. bylinetimes.com 
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(2024-09-09). "Stolen election": huge protests in France over Macron imposing right-wing Barnier. thecanary.co 
Cities across France erupted in protest after Emmanuel Macron appointed a right-wing prime minister from the party that came fourth in July's election, on just 7% of seats, after months of deadlock. That's despite left-wing alliance, Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front), coming first with 32% of seats. France, today 160,000 march in Paris and […] | By
(2024-09-09). Local Government is on a 'Precipice' With Billions in Cuts Coming Soon to These Councils. bylinetimes.com Councils across England, Scotland and Wales face potential cuts of £4bn for the coming financial year, "way beyond" any previous estimates, according to research by the Unison union published today. | The new figures from the UK's largest union is based on information from local authorities, and shows council funding is in a "dire state" with massive cuts likely to essential services and jobs. | The report, Councils on the Brink, warns that failure to rectify the growing problem soon risks "the widespread collapse of local government". It's published to coincide with the Trades Union Congress in Bright…
(2024-09-09). Another Billion in Conservative Crony Contracts: Landmark Investigation Reveals New 'Red Flags' in Covid-Era PPE Contracts. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-09-09). 7 Unconventional CBD Uses You Haven't Tried Yet. moguldom.com Throughout the years, CBD has proven to be effective for stress relief and sleep issues. But what if I told you there's more to it? Yep, CBD is a lot more versatile than you think. Better skin, enhanced focus and clarity… what else? What is CBD? In case you're new to the game, CBD (short …
(2024-09-09). New report exposes DC police using arrests and tickets to score revenue for the District. therealnews.com The role of financial incentives in mass incarceration is often thought of in terms of the role of private contractors and private prisons. But the far greater financial incentive in mass incarceration comes from the public sector—the role of police in imposing fines and fees on local residents as a strategy to secure revenues for …
(2024-09-09). WHO chief warns of 'perfect storm of crises' in Sudan as world turns its back. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Sep. 9, 2024. It is shared here with permission under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) license. The head of the World Health Organization on Sunday warned of a devastating set of crises in war-torn Sudan and called for a stronger international response. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general …
(2024-09-09). "Stolen election": huge protests in France over Macron imposing right-wing Barnier. thecanary.co Cities across France erupted in protest after Emmanuel Macron appointed a right-wing prime minister from the party that came fourth in July's election, on just 7% of seats, after months of deadlock. That's despite left-wing alliance, Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front), coming first with 32% of seats. France, today 160,000 march in Paris and …
(2024-09-09). GMB wracks up over 16,000 Ofcom complaints, but ITV refuse to give Balls the boot. thecanary.co More than 16,000 people have now made complaints to broadcast watchdog Ofcom. It was over one infamous Good Morning Britain (GMB) episode from August. Specifically, this was the show where GMB presenter Ed Balls interviewed whipless Labour Party MP Zarah Sultana over the Islamophobia that fueled the far-right fascist race riots. It just so happened too, …
(2024-09-09). Spycops inquiry in "crisis" as Tory-imposed restrictions mean it may be doomed to failure. thecanary.co Spycops victims have delivered a letter to the new home secretary Yvette Cooper highlighting a state of crisis in the Undercover Policing Inquiry and asking that she reconsider the arbitrary end date and financial constraints imposed by the last government. Spycops inquiry in "crisis", Yvette Cooper must act Women deceived into long-term relationships with undercover […] | By
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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".
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-09-09). 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".
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Guatemala, la urgencia de depurar su sistema judicial. radiohc.cu Guatemala se encuentra inmersa en un proceso que debería llevar a una depuración de su sistema judicial, que desde hace décadas ha respondido a los intereses de la élite política y económica del país centroamericano, pero que lamentablemente ya ha despertado controversias y suspicacias.
(2024-09-09). Estrella Sibila: Una vida consagrada al Poder Popular en Cuba. radiohc.cu Conversar con Estrella Sibila Torres es un privilegio que pocos pueden experimentar. A sus más de 80 años, esta mujer de voz firme y serena se erige como una de las principales referentes de la historia de los àìrganos Locales del Poder Popular en Cuba.
(2024-09-09). Alistan evento José Antonio Aponte en ciudad patrimonial de Cuba. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 9 sep (RHC) El XII Encuentro José Antonio Aponte in Memoriam, auspiciado por el programa de la Unesco ´Las Rutas de las personas esclavizadas: resistencia, libertad y patrimonio" vuelve a esta ciudad patrimonial que abrirá sus puertas el día 11 de septiembre, a teóricos, estudiosos, artistas y descendientes de la comunidad haitiana en Cuba.
(2024-09-09). Delegación paralímpica cubana agradece apoyo gubernamental. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) La delegación que representó a Cuba en los XVII Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024 agradeció hoy, en una declaración oficial, el apoyo recibido por el Estado, el Gobierno y el Instituto cubano de Deportes (Inder) para asegurar una óptima preparación a la cita deportiva.
(2024-09-09). Díaz-Canel: Curso escolar en Cuba expresa valores de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, afirmó hoy que el curso escolar 2024-2025 iniciado hace una semana en la isla expresa la vocación por la justicia social y los esfuerzos de construcción socialista de la Revolución, pese a agresiones externas.
(2024-09-09). Batalla para financiación del gobierno volverá al Congreso de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) Evitar el cierre parcial del gobierno es una batalla que en breve comenzará en el Congreso de Estados Unidos con el regreso hoy de sus miembros al Capitolio.
(2024-09-09). Felicita presidente de Cuba a integrantes de brigada Martha Machado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó la víspera a los integrantes de la brigada artística Martha Machado, que encabezada por el creador de la plástica Alexis Leyva (Kcho), devuelve vitalidad a espacios devastados por ciclones o terremotos.
(2024-09-09). Llaman desde Panamá a poner fin al bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) Diversas voces se sumaron desde Panamá para reclamar el cese del fracasado bloqueo y otras políticas hostiles que hoy impone Estados Unidos a Cuba.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Concierto en Cuba del cantautor chileno Chinoy. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) El cantautor y poeta chileno Chinoy se presentará el próximo 13 de septiembre en la sala Manuel Galich de la Casa de las Américas, en esta capital, con su concierto titulado "Desde el fin del mundo".
(2024-09-09). Diario de Sri Lanka se hace eco de reclamo en solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) El periódico Lanka Leather mantiene hoy en su portada la carta abierta del periodista e intelectual español Ignacio Ramonet dirigida al presidente Joe Biden en reclamo del cese de la guerra económica contra Cuba.
(2024-09-09). Cuba reitera compromiso de amistad y cooperación con RPDC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró hoy el compromiso de continuar profundizando los lazos históricos de amistad y cooperación entre su país y la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC).
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). (Italiano) Libertà d'espressione vs. libertà d'umiliazione. transcend.org Tesi base: Una falsa dicotomia. con un po' d'abilità possiamo permetterci entrambe, rifiutando di farci intrappolare dai fondamentalisti dell'uno o altro fronte. Come? Beh, facciamo prima del nostro meglio per chiarire le due libertà , la libertà d'espressione e la libertà d'umiliazione.
(2024-09-09). Trabajadores argentinos definen acciones de protesta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) Los delegados de la Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) en Buenos Aires realizarán hoy una reunión para definir acciones de protesta ante la intención del Gobierno argentino de congelar los salarios en la administración pública.
(2024-09-09). ManiFiesta Brings A Weekend Of Solidarity And Activism To Belgium. popularresistance.org Thousands are expected to gather in Ostend, Belgium, on September 7-8 for ManiFiesta, a festival of solidarity organized by a coalition of left organizations in the country. The event will mark the unofficial start of Belgium's political season, bringing together activists, trade unionists, and political leaders to discuss some of the most pressing issues in Europe and the world today. | ManiFiesta, organized by groups including Intal, Cubanismo, and Redfox, with the support of the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB), consists of a mix of political discussions, cultural performances, and music. This year's lineup inc…
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). Evidencias de solidaridad cubana a próceres caribeños. radiohc.cu La inauguración hace 5 años del Parque de los Próceres Caribeños constituyó un homenaje del pueblo cubano a los luchadores contra el colonialismo y por la independencia de los países de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom).
(2024-09-09). Inauguran en Rusia décima reunión de ministros de Trabajo del Brics. radiohc.cu Moscú, 9 sep (RHC) El ministro de Trabajo de Rusia, Antón Kotiákov, inauguró hoy en la ciudad balneario de Sochi, la décima reunión de ministros de Trabajo y Empleo del Brics, informó la agencia de noticias Sputnik.
(2024-09-09). Pequeñas empresas de Cuba en centro de análisis. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) Las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) están hoy en el centro de los análisis sobre temas económicos en Cuba, como lo reafirman publicaciones de prensa.
(2024-09-09). Organizaciones de masas concretan políticas públicas en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) La Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) y los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) concretan hoy en sus bases políticas públicas prioritarias para la nación, en el 64 aniversario de creadas…
(2024-09-09). Oro y cupo para Cuba en Copa Panamericana sub 23 de voleibol (f). radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (ACN) El equipo femenino de voleibol de Cuba conquistó la medalla de oro y el primero de los dos cupos para los Juegos Panamericanos Junior de 2025, al derrotar este domingo 3-1 a República Dominicana en la Copa Panamericana sub 23, con sede en Xalapa, en la ciudad mexicana de Veracruz.
(2024-09-09). Inaugurarán en Cuba cursos del programa Transcultura de la Unesco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 sep (RHC) La Universidad de las Artes (Isa), en esta capital, acogerá hoy el acto de inauguración de la quinta ronda de cursos de formación cultural destinada a 72 jóvenes creadores y estudiantes del Caribe.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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.
(2024-09-09). 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).
(2024-09-08). Pope Francis calls for end to tribal 'spiral of violence' in PNG visit. asiapacificreport.nz Inside PNG In his address to Papua New Guinea, the Sovereign Head of the Vatican and the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, called for an end to ethnic violence in Papua New Guinea. Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea a month after the brutal killings in East Sepik Province where men, women…
(2024-09-08). Drop in oil revenue eats into Saudi GDP growth. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Sunday announced a 0.3 per cent year-on-year decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024, mainly due to an 8.9-per cent year-on-year drop in oil revenue during the period.
(2024-09-08). iPhone 16, AirPods Ultra 3 and…: Apple Glowtime moments away. ummid.com Tech giant Apple is all geared up for its annual launch event today i.e. Monday September 09, 2024 which is themed this year as "It's Glowtime".
(2024-09-08). Pope Francis' Asia Pacific Tour 2024. ummid.com Pope Francis arrived in Muslim-majority Indonesia on Tuesday, kicking off a four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific, the longest and farthest of the 87-year-old's papacy.
(2024-09-08). Stone Park, Digital Tree Plantation Drive — Makkah Civic Body Sets Example. ummid.com The Holy Makkah Municipality in two novel moves to contribute to climate goals have announced Digital Tree Plantation Initiative and establishment of Stone Park in its periphery.