johnmenadue.com (2024-09-14). A wave of censorship – Israel is the last collapsing rampart of 'Western civilisation' A wave of censorship in the "Western" world might be said to be turning "liberal democracies" into authoritarian states except they never were liberal. The red lines were always there in what the politicians would say and not say, what the media would publish and what it would not publish.
(2024-09-14). Day 344: Israeli Missiles Kill Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org On Saturday, Day 344 of the ongoing Israeli genocide of the Palestinians in the devastated and starved Gaza Strip, the Israeli army continued the bombing and shelling of many areas of the coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of citizens, including children and women. Media sources said that Civil Defense and medical crews retrieved the …
(2024-09-14). Donald Trump and George Orwell. indybay.org Trump rejects climate change, which means that information about it can no longer be found on the official White House website or agencies such as the US Environmental Protection Agency which are only encouraged to publish research results in public. Both are tantamount to censorship and are reminiscent of the Party's restrictive information policy in the novel 1984.
(2024-09-14). The Black Alliance for Peace Condemns U.S. Convictions of Uhuru 3 As A Fascist Farce. dissidentvoice.org After being forced to acquit Omali Yeshitela, Jesse Nevel, and Penny Hess — the "Uhuru 3" — on being agents of Russia, a U.S. federal court jury resorted to the sham conviction of "conspiracy," in what amounted to them being guilty of internationalism and the work of liberating African people. The state's claim is that …
(2024-09-14). Alleged child abuse case puts banned Malaysian sect back in spotlight. newarab.com On its website, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) describes itself as a Malaysian conglomerate with a vision to implement the Islamic way of life in line with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. | But the rescue this week of hundreds of children and youths from what Malaysian authorities said was suspected sexual abuse at charity homes allegedly run by GISB has put back in the spotlight the firm's roots in a religious sect outlawed by the government three decades ago. | GISB acknowledges links to the religious sect Al-Arqam, which was banned in 1994, and names the sect's late preacher Asha…
(2024-09-14). Uhuru 3 found not guilty of being Russian agents. mronline.org On the morning of September 12th, the jury returned a verdict in the free speech trial of the century, where Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel faced bogus charges of working as Russian agents.
(2024-09-14). Turkmen journalist Ruslan Myatiev banned from entering Turkey. en.turkmen.news
(2024-09-14). Israel's army is 'deliberately killing' Palestinian children. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Pope Francis decries deaths of Gaza children in Israeli bombings. newarab.com On the flight back to Rome from Singapore, the pontiff expressed doubt that either Israel or Hamas, now at war for eleven months, were seeking to end the conflict. "I am sorr…
(2024-09-14). Barrage of 55 Lebanon rockets targets northern Israel; At least 14 killed in Gaza strikes. haaretz.com Top Biden envoy to visit Middle East on Monday ‚ñ Family of murdered hostage Alex Lobanov allows publication of Hamas captivity video ‚ñ Report: One person killed, four wounded in an Israeli-attributed strike in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Demonstrators protest against arrest of three Israeli women who handed out flyers of hostages being held in Gaza…
(2024-09-14). Barrage of 55 rockets from Lebanon triggers sirens across northern Israel, sparking fires. haaretz.com Family of murdered hostage Alex Lobanov allows publication of Hamas captivity video ‚ñ Report: One person killed, four wounded in an Israeli-attributed strike in southern Lebanon ‚ñ IDF says air force struck Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Letter in Sinwar's name sent to Hezbollah leader thanking him for 'his solidarity' ‚ñ Bernie Sanders demands U.S. Justice Department to investigate death of Turkish-American human rights activist…
(2024-09-14). The US and Russia on the verge of open war. wsws.org On Friday, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met to discuss the decision to begin striking large sections of the Russian mainland with NATO missiles launched from Ukraine.
(2024-09-14). Biden Might Decide Today Whether or Not to Initiate WW3 Against Russia. globalresearch.ca UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the man who as the UK's Chief Prosecutor made the decisions to prosecute and imprison and keep in prison Julian Assange, is now on September 13th visiting the White House in order to …
(2024-09-14). The Second First Presidential Debate. popularresistance.org Nearly all public polls in the USA today, and since the beginning of 2024, show that the number #1 issue for American voters is the condition of the economy. But listening to the debate this evening one would have heard little discussion about it—and even less about solutions—from either candidate. | The ABC moderators started off the discussion with what one hoped would have set a positive tone for the debate in that regard. They actually said the number 1 issue was the economy and cost of living and challenged both candidates with the appropriate phrase: "Is the economy better off today than four ye…
(2024-09-14). President Maduro Approves Creation Of The First Anti-Fascist International. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro approved the creation of the Antifascist International, a movement aimed at uniting progressive and democratic forces around the world to counter the rise of fascism and the far right globally. He Also Condemned Attempts To Carry Out Coups Against Independent Governments In Bolivia, Honduras, And Nicaragua. | During the closing of the "World Congress Against Fascism, Neo-Fascism, and Similar Expressions," held in Caracas, he approved the new international body as a measure to confront the violence being generated by the far right in the South American nation.
(2024-09-14). Jill Stein slams Democrat's AOC over 'Gaza genocide denial'. newarab.com Prominent
(2024-09-14). Was that really a debate? Harris, Trump, You Can't Hide . . . fightbackbetter.com U.S. politics seemed to hit an all-time low earlier this week with the much-hyped (why?) Trump-Harris debate on Tuesday, September 10th. But instead of helping their large audience make an informed decision about their choice for president in November, the debate showed off nothing more than the terrible dysfunction of the electoral process in the U.S. It also helped at least one independent candidate's ticket, Green Party candidate Jill Stein and her running mate, Butch Ware, earn even more support from the Muslim American community, as both candidates on the debate stage showed how committed they are to cont…
(2024-09-14). Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi honored at Free Palestine march. workers.org On Sept. 7, 1,000 people in Seattle marched against U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza, which has been expanded to the occupied Palestinian West Bank. Seattle, Sept. 7, 2024. (WW Photo: Jim McMahan) One of the many victims was Ayşenur Ezgi Ergi, a U.S. and Turkish citizen who was murdered by Israeli . . . |
(2024-09-14). Despite ongoing genocide in Gaza/Next phase of polio vaccination campaign proceeds. workers.org The polio vaccination program in Gaza began Sept. 4 after a series of Israeli evacuation orders forced repeated relocation of United Nations operations centers. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, "The conditions in Gaza made it extremely, extremely difficult for us to do our work. The U.N. had to evacuate its . . . |
(2024-09-14). Wednesday 9/18: DA Brooke Jenkins: Drop the Charges! Court Support & No Felony for Anti-genocide activist! indybay.org SF Superior Court, 850 Bryant, Dept. 20…
(2024-09-14). Congo Child Labor in Cobalt Mines & Apple's Crimes for Profit Exposed at 2024 Apple Launch. indybay.org At the 2024 launch of new Apple products Congolese activists protested the use of child labor in cobalt mines that were used in Apple phones and other devises. They also linked up the exploitation and profiting from genocide in Palestine by Apple.
(2024-09-14). Friday 9/20: Genocide in Palestine and Congo ⚪ Hold Apple Accountable for the Part it Plays. indybay.org Apple store (sidewalk in front). | 340 University Ave. | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-09-14). The Mawasi Khan Younis massacre and our responsibility to act. indybay.org Assassinating Palestinians is not a legitimate purpose for one zionist rifle nor for a slew of bunker-buster bombs designed to destroy everything around. Palestinians have the absolute right to resist their colonization, occupation and genocide by all means necessary, including and especially armed struggle, and to form organizations and movements to lead and conduct that struggle.
(2024-09-14). Man Self-Immolates Outside Boston Israeli Consulate in Protest of Gaza Genocide. truthout.org On Wednesday night a man reportedly lit himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Boston. They were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with severe burns, and their current condition is unknown. Boston police told reporters that they are investigating the situation. A witness said the man poured gasoline over himself before lighting himself on fire and surveillance footage shows… |
(2024-09-14). What to expect after crazy Harris-Trump debate. presstv.ir The debate generally was the kind of a crazy match of how "I'm the bigger genocide lover", how "I hate China more" and how "I'm going to be tougher on immigrants".
(2024-09-14). Chile files request to participate in genocide case against Israel at ICJ. presstv.ir Chile has filed a formal request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take part in the proceedings against Israel, the court in The Hague announced on Friday.
(2024-09-14). South Africa To Sue US, UK For Complicity In Gaza Genocide. popularresistance.org Nearly 50 South African lawyers, led by attorney Wikus Van Rensburg, are gearing up to file a lawsuit against the United States and the United Kingdom, asserting their complicity in Israeli forces' war crimes in Palestine, Anadolu Agency reports. This initiative follows South Africa's filing of a genocide case against "Israel" at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | Rensburg, the driving force behind the legal action, aims to prosecute those complicit in the crimes through civilian courts, collaborating with legal professionals in the US and UK. | In an interview with Anadolu, Rensburg emphasized the need…
(2024-09-14). Palestine Action Target Over Ten Barclays Sites Across The Country. popularresistance.org Overnight, Palestine Action have targeted more than ten Barclays sites including branches, call centres and offices. The bank has been marked with symbols of their complicity in the genocide of Palestinians. | Bank premises from Edinburgh to Kent have had their windows smashed, and covered in blood-red paint, in actions which Palestine Action have vowed will continue until Barclays cease their investments in Elbit Systems — Israel's largest weapons firm, and Palestine Action's primary target. These actions follow those of June 2024, when nearly 20 branches of the arms-investing bank were smashed.
(2024-09-14). Agenda to Depopulate the Planet Through COVID Vaccination. Revealed by Government Reports and Pfizer Documents. globalresearch.ca First published on October 5, 2023 | If an experimental vaccine were to damage the heart and immune system in a significant number of individuals who received it, it is possible that it could lead to a decline in the …
(2024-09-14). Why Secretary of State Antony Blinken went to Haiti. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel September 13, 2024 Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Sept. 5 and 6, the first visit by a high level U.S. official in nearly 10 years. That means Blinken made a special visit to Haiti, a country that is the most exploited and poorest in the Western Hemisphere. Anti-U.S. protest, Gonaives, Haiti, 2022 (Photo: dominicantoday.com) It's not like Washington lacks major diplomatic challenges elsewhere. For example: The proxy war between the U.S.-NATO and Russia in Ukraine, which is producing big strains on NATO; the Israeli genocide in Gaza, which potentially c…
(2024-09-14). Chile asks to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel. newarab.com Chile has officially submitted a request to the In December of last year, South Africa submitted a case against Israel, saying it had
(2024-09-14). Bangladesh: Yunus' Address to The Nation. ummid.com In a message to the nation, Prof Yunus remembered the sacrifice of hundreds of students and civilians from all walks of life to end what he called the "15-year dictatorship of fascist Hasina" who led a "brutal genocide right up until her downfall".
(2024-09-14). Germany's support to Gaza genocide complicity, not atonement for holocaust. ummid.com Germany should urgently reconsider its support for Israel's genocidal actions, and should firmly oppose such actions and stop weapons supply to Israel.
(2024-09-14). Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi honored at Free Palestine march. iacenter.org By Jim McMahan September 12, 2024 Seattle On Sept. 7, 1,000 people in Seattle marched against U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza, which has been expanded to the occupied Palestinian West Bank. One of the many victims was Ay≈üenur Ezgi Ergi, a U.S. and Turkish citizen who was murdered by Israeli soldiers the day before the march, Sept. 6. Ezgi was protesting the genocidal destruction of Palestinian neighborhoods in the West Bank. She was a graduate of Seattle Public Schools and the University of Washington in Seattle. Ezgi was in the forefront of the Free Palestine movement in Seattle, helping establish the…
(2024-09-14). Despite ongoing genocide in Gaza/Next phase of polio vaccination campaign proceeds. iacenter.org By Sue Harris September 13, 2024 The polio vaccination program in Gaza began Sept. 4 after a series of Israeli evacuation orders forced repeated relocation of United Nations operations centers. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, "The conditions in Gaza made it extremely, extremely difficult for us to do our work. The U.N. had to evacuate its humanitarian aid hub in the Gaza Strip for a second time since the start of the war on the orders of the Israeli military." Palestinians gather for a polio vaccination campaign at a U.N. health care center in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, September 1, 2024.
(2024-09-14). Execution of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi exposes U.S. hypocrisy, again. iacenter.org The International Action Center condemns the Israeli murder of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish-American activist, who was executed by an Israeli sniper on Sept. 6, during a weekly protest against a Zionist settlement expansion in the town of Beita near Nablus on the West Bank. She had recently graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle where she was a respected organizer with the student encampment struggle against the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi Eygi was a member of the International Solidarity Movement, the same organization that 23-year-old Rachel Co…
(2024-09-14). Iran defense minister vows harsh punishment for perpetrators of border attack. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister vows harsh punishment for the perpetrators of a recent terrorist attack in the country's southeast which killed three border guards.
(2024-09-14). Hamas condemns Israeli execution of Aysenur Ezgi. iacenter.org September 12, 2024 The following statement was issued by Hamas on Sept. 6, 2024, on Resistance News Network. The Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas — condemns in the strongest terms the crime committed by the Zionist occupation army in targeting the U.S. solidarity activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi with a direct bullet to the head, which led to her martyrdom, while she was participating in the weekly peaceful march against settlements on Jabal Sbeih in the town of Beita, south of Nablus [in the West Bank]. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank,…
(2024-09-14). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). US activist killed by Israeli forces laid to rest in family hometown in Turkey. presstv.ir The father of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi says the US had not done enough to pressure Israel over his daughter's killing in the West Bank .
(2024-09-14). UNRWA says staffer killed in Israeli West Bank raid. newarab.com The The agency, known as UNRWA, said the employee was "shot and killed on the roof of his home by a sniper", and that it was "the first time…
(2024-09-14). Turkey prepares to bury US activist killed by Israel in West Bank. aljazeera.com Aysenur Ezgi Eygi will be laid to rest in in her family's home town Didim, in western Turkey.
(2024-09-14). Army Suppresses Anti-Settlement March Near Ramallah. imemc.org Israeli forces suppressed a peaceful anti-settlement march, on Saturday, in the village of Umm Safa, northwest of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces fired concussion grenades and tear gas canisters at the participants of a demonstration against the Israeli colonial expansion in the village of Umm Safa. Videos …
(2024-09-14). Israeli Soldiers Shoot Two, One Seriously, Near Hebron. imemc.org On Saturday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, one of whom sustained serious injuries, at the Tarqumiya military roadblock, northwest of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation soldiers shot two Palestinian workers with live ammunition, Saturday afternoon, when they attempted to pass through the Tarqumiya military roadblock, northwest …
(2024-09-14). UNRWA: Israeli Sharpshooter Killed UNRWA Worker In Tubas. imemc.org The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced on Friday that one of its workers was killed by an Israeli army sharpshooter in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas, in the occupied West Bank's northeastern part, marking the first incident of its kind in the West Bank in 10 years. …
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/14: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Jaffa Coffee Roasters. indybay.org 1701 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). After Threat To Invade Israel, Erdogan Hosts Hamas Leaders, Blames Netanyahu For Stalled Gaza Talks. hindustantimes.com Turkey's spy chief Ibrahim Kalin met a Hamas delegation in Ankara on Friday amid the Gaza War. Kalin, the head of Turkey's national intelligence agency, met a Hamas political bureau delegation. Discussions were held on the Gaza War, the stalled ceasefire talks, and the exchange of hostages. Kalin emphasised Hamas' constructive and positive approach to ceasefire and hostage talks, according to the TRT report. Kalin also expressed concern over "Israel complicating the process by adding new conditions."
(2024-09-14). Mass protests demand Netanyahu sign accord. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto September 12, 2024 Sept. 9, 2024 — Israelis have been demonstrating for over a week against the government of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu regarding his handling of the war against resistance forces in Gaza. The largest demonstration on Sept. 1 brought, according to organizers, a half million demonstrators to Tel Aviv and a quarter million out in the rest of the country. (Al Jazeera, Sept. 8) The main demand from the masses has been that the prime minister conclude an agreement with Hamas that would include a permanent ceasefire and allow for a return of the remaining Israelis held…
(2024-09-14). Green Groups Slam RFK Jr. as 'Dangerous Conspiracy Theorist and Science Denier'. defenddemocracy.press "With so much at stake, we stand united in denouncing RFK Jr.'s false environmentalist claims." By Brett Wilkins Apr 19, 2024 A dozen national green groups on Friday published an open letter exposing what they say are the dangers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s quixotic Independent U.S. presidential bid by highlighting his embrace of conspiracy …
(2024-09-14). Hezbollah strikes Israeli military targets with drone swarms, rockets. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it struck the Galilee Division Reserve Base and its logistics depots at Ami'ad kibbutz in the northern sector of the Israeli-occupied territories with dozens of Katyusha rockets.
(2024-09-14). Hamas steadfast on path of defeating Israel, Sinwar tells Nasrallah. presstv.ir Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has sent a letter to Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, pledging that the resistance movement will "remain steadfast" on the path of defeating Israel.
(2024-09-14). Hezbollah launches barrage of missiles at Israeli base after killing. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has launched a barrage of missiles at an Israeli air base in retaliation for the fatal attack that hit the Lebanese territories.
(2024-09-14). Hezbollah's Katyusha Rocket Blitz Targets IDF HQs In This Israeli City For Second Straight Night. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Defence Forces' main air defence headquarters of the northern group command in Birya barracks in Safed town near the Israel-Lebanon border overnight. Hezbollah, in a statement, said it fired more than 20 Katyusha rockets towards the IDF HQ. This was the second attack on the Israeli town of Safed since September 12.
(2024-09-14). Israel Trapped: Iraqi Shuhada Brigades Enters Fray, Reveals 'Next Phase'; Sinwar Contacts Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com As the Gaza war entered its 11th month, the Hamas leader sent out a letter to the Hezbollah Chief. In the letter, Sinwar reportedly expressed appreciation for Hezbollah's support amid the war, While Sinwar sent a letter to Nasrallah, several Islamic resistance fronts announced joint ops against Israel. Watch all the details here.
(2024-09-14). RSF calls on UN to investigate Israeli attack killing photojournalist Issam Abdallah. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A month before the anniversary of the death of photojournalist Issam Abdallah — killed by an Israeli strike while reporting in southern Lebanon — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 10 organisations have sent a letter to the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel. The…
(2024-09-14). Israeli army lying about 'victory' over Hamas brigade: Knesset member. presstv.ir A member of Knesset (the Israeli parliament) strongly refutes the army's claim of achieving "victory" over one of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas' brigades.
(2024-09-14). Israeli Military's Lie Busted By Own MP? 'IDF Claim Of Defeating Hamas' Rafah Brigade Not True'. hindustantimes.com Ohad Tal, an Israeli parliament member, refuted claims made by Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari on defeating Hamas' ally in Gaza. Hagari had claimed defeating the Rafah Brigade by killing its more than 2,300 fighters and destroying over 13 km of tunnel used by them. Tal in a post on X accused Hagari of not "telling the truth."
(2024-09-14). Body of US activist shot in head by Israel arrives in Turkey>. newarab.com The body of Turkey said they are seeking international arrest warrants against those responsible, while the family has demanded the US do the same and show sensitivity. | Eygi was shot by Israeli forces while near a protest…
(2024-09-14). A love letter to Gaza: reflections from exile. mondoweiss.net I'm so sorry that I took you for granted, my beloved Gaza. I have not felt a moment of safety since leaving you.
(2024-09-14). Tuesday 9/17: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc917…
(2024-09-14). Myanmar's military chief says foreign aid needed after deadly floods. aljazeera.com More than 235,000 people have been forced from their homes after floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi.
(2024-09-14). A Short Conversation About Politics. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "If you don't vote for the Baby Incinerators with Blue Hats, you're helping the Baby Incinerators with Red Hats!" But I oppose incinerating babies. "Look, those babies are getting incinerated no matter what, so we need to worry about the ones with red hats, who are WAY worse on other non-baby-incineration-related issues." Don't you think …
(2024-09-14). The Revolutionary Fire in the People Starts with a Song. dissidentvoice.org Mahankali Parvati (left), Moturu Udayam (middle), and Chintala Koteshwaramma (right) perform an anti-war song during World War II with the group they led, Burrakatha Squad. Credit: Praja Natya Mandali Photography Archives Mallu Swarajyam (1931—2022) was born with an appropriate name. From deep within the mass movement against British colonialism that was initiated by India's peasants …
(2024-09-14). Childish Fantasies: Age Verification for Social Media Down Under. dissidentvoice.org The Australian government has been in a banning mood of late. In keeping with an old, puritanical tradition, the killjoys and wowsers have seized the reins of power and snorting a good deal while doing so. In important matters such as anti-corruption and environmental protection, the government of Anthony Albanese is showing fewer teeth and …
(2024-09-14). The Canine and the Refugee. dissidentvoice.org Emad, a thirty-five-year-old Palestinian man, has a dog named Shuhaybar. He's a small, white fluffy guy with hair hanging over his eyes. Americans call him a West Highland White Terrier. Emad calls him a friend. He looks completely out of place in Gaza, yet somehow he fits. Maybe it's Emad's handmade chamois sombrero that he …
(2024-09-14). Sunday 9/15: Film Screening: Israelism and Q&A with Alison Weir. indybay.org BFUU Fellowship Hall | 1924 Cedar Street | Berkeley, CA…
(2024-09-14). Sunday 9/15: Israelism Film Screening followed by Q&A with Alison Weir, founder of If Americans Knew. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar Street | Berkeley, CA, 94709…
(2024-09-14). Undebatable: What Harris and Trump Could Not Say About Israel and Gaza. indybay.org Silence for the damned…
(2024-09-14). Tesla Labor Day Protest, SF Hotel Workers Strike, Heat Wave Kills Workers, UCSF on Palestine. indybay.org WorkWeek Radio covers Tesla Labor Day Protest, SF Hotel Workers Strike, Heat Wave Killing Workers & Strike Action, UCSF Students & Workers Rallying For Palestine Healthcare Workers & The AFL-CIO Ties To Racist Israeli Federation Histadrut…
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Zeina Barbar of al-Quds jailed by Israeli occupation after father's 21-year sentence. presstv.ir The beautiful love story of Majd Barbar and Fatima still echoes in the streets of occupied Jerusalem Al-Quds, a story that has become part of local folklore, part of the resistance against occupation.
(2024-09-14). Palestine Action activists in UK court for storming Israeli arms firm. presstv.ir Ten pro-Palestine activists involved in a direct action protest against a subsidiary of the Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems in the United Kingdom were due in a London court on Friday.
(2024-09-14). Protesters in Tel Aviv demand release of Gaza hostages. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives in Gaza staged a new protest in Tel Aviv, urging a deal with Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-09-14). Captives spill beans: Hamas tunnels in Gaza beyond the reach of Israeli forces. presstv.ir Captives held in Gaza have revealed that the Israeli military has no knowledge of the vast network of Hamas tunnels in Gaza and that PM Netanyahu is lying to settlers.
(2024-09-14). 37 British MPs urge govt. to stop licensing parts for Israeli F-35s. presstv.ir More than three dozen British parliamentarians have called on the government to account for its failure to suspend export licenses for F-35 parts to Israel.
(2024-09-14). OIC censures deliberate Israeli targeting of Gazans in UNRWA schools. presstv.ir The OIC strongly condemns the deliberate Israeli targeting of displaced people at schools affiliated with the UN Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA, in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-14). Israeli strike on Gaza City kills 11 from one family: Civil Defense. presstv.ir The Palestinian Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip says an overnight Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has killed 11 Palestinians, who were all members of a single family.
(2024-09-14). Houthi: Israel targeting displaced Palestinians with US-made bombs. presstv.ir Houthi says Israel is targeting displaced Palestinians sheltering in tent encampments across the Gaza Strip with US-made heavy bombs.
(2024-09-14). Israeli forces stuck in 'dire quagmire' in Gaza, retired general says. presstv.ir Israel Ziv says Benjamin Netanyahu has been prolonging the war to maintain his political position and delay his corruption trial.
(2024-09-14). 'Resistance fronts ready to execute joint operations against Israel, allies'. presstv.ir A high-ranking Iraqi resistance official says there will be a new phase with coordination between several Islamic resistance fronts for executing operations against Israel and its allies.
(2024-09-14). Iran's Armed Forces world's most potent counter-terrorism organization: Top cmdr. presstv.ir A ranking Iranian commander describes the country's Armed Forces as the world's "greatest and most potent" counter-terrorism organization.
(2024-09-14). Israel's lie About a U.S. Activist's Murder Has Exposed the Biden-Harris Double Standard on Palestine. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-09-14). 'West Afraid To Even Say…': Zelensky Hints NATO Too Scared Of Russia Day After Putin's Open Warning. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the West of hypocrisy over helping Kyiv and Israel. Zelensky on September 13 said while western allies jointly shoot down drones and missiles in the middle east to help Israel, the bloc is afraid to even say it is working to help Kyiv similarly. This comes a day after Putin warned the West of "direct war with Russia" over plans to approve deep Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
(2024-09-14). Jewish Chronicle retracts allegedly fabricated articles on Gaza. middleeasteye.net Jewish Chronicle retracts allegedly fabricated articles on Gaza | The news outlet has removed articles by Elon Perry, saying it was 'not satisfied' with some of his claims | | A Palestinian woman walks towards a mosque, heavily damaged in Israeli bombing, in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza on 14 Se…
(2024-09-14). 11 members of one family killed after Israeli bombing of Gaza. newarab.com At least 18 people have been killed in Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Gaza City on Saturday morning and killed the family members, who included women and children. | "We have recovered the bodies of 11 martyrs, including four children and three women, after an Israeli air strike hit the house of the Bustan family…
(2024-09-14). 11 members of one family killed in Israeli strike in Gaza. newarab.com An "We have recovered the bodies of 11 martyrs, including four children and three women, after an Israeli airstrike hit the house of the Bustan family in ea…
(2024-09-14). Ben-Gvir leads raid on town with high Palestinian population. newarab.com Israel's far-right National Security Minister Ultranational…
(2024-09-14). Israel revokes press credentials of Al Jazeera journalists. newarab.com "This is a media outlet that disseminates false content, which includes incitement against Israelis and Jews, and constitutes a threat to (Israeli) soldiers," the Israeli government press office said in a statement. | An Israeli official told A…
(2024-09-14). Person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston. newarab.com A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting a group of demonstrators, authorities said. | Police were called at 6: 40 p.m. to the scene of what they described as a small rally in Newton. Words were exchanged before a passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said. | "A scuffle ensued. During that scuffle, the individual who had come across the street was shot by a member of the demonstrating group," Ryan said during a news conference late Thursday.
(2024-09-14). Spain hosts meeting on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Ben-Gvir leads raid on town with Palestinian citizens of Israel. newarab.com Israel's far-right National Security Minister Ultranational…
(2024-09-14). Iran denies report of troops captured by Israeli forces in Syria. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Israel cop who challenged Al-Aqsa status quo new Jerusalem chief. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). US approves $165 million in arms to Israel for 2027 delivery. newarab.com The United States has approved $165 million in weapons sales to Israel to fund heavy-duty tank trailers, the State Department announced on Thursday. | The systems include spare and repair parts, tool kits and technical and logistics support. They are not expected to be delivered until 2027. | Earlier this year, the US announced a mammoth $20 billion weapons support package for Israel to include F-15 fighter jets. Like the tank trailers, those systems will not be delivered for several years and will not affect current Israeli military operations amid its 11-month-old war on Gaza. | The Biden administration has…
(2024-09-14). She hates Israel, No, I don't: Trump, Harris fight over loyalty to Israel. ummid.com Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump met face to face for the first time ever in Tuesday's presidential debate fighting over actually is more loyal to Israel.
(2024-09-14). Ben-Gvir blames the AG, but failure to curb crime in Arab community is his fault. haaretz.com National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir isn't even trying to show interest in crime in Israel's Arab community; since he took up his post, crime has reached record highs, as the police still have no plan…
(2024-09-14). Erdogan Ready To Attack Israel? Aysenur's Body Arrives In Turkey, Autopsy Exposes IDF's 'Lie'. hindustantimes.com Turkish officials on Friday held a brief ceremony at Istanbul International Airport where the body of a Turkish-American activist killed by alleged Israeli gunfire arrived ahead of her funeral and burial in a town on the Aegean coast. Meanwhile, details from an autopsy report revealed several facts about the incident. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-14). CPJ joins call for UN commission to investigate Israel murder of journalist Issam Abdallah. ohchr.org
(2024-09-14). Jacques Attali sur Israel et la Palestine. defenddemocracy.press Benjamin Netanyahu : ´l'un des pires ennemis pour la survie de l'État d'Israà´l ª, estime Jacques Attali Oct 20, 2023 Depuis le 7 octobre, Israà´l est la cible d'attaques du Hamas sur son territoire. Une situation qui a mis en lumière les faiblesses du gouvernement de Benjamin Netanyahu. Invité au micro d'Europe 1 de Pierre de …
(2024-09-14). Over 100 March in Richmond, VA in Solidarity with Palestine, Clash With Police. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent anti-war march in solidarity with Palestine in Richmond, VA. From press release originally posted to the Escalate Network. On Friday, September 13th, a rally organized by the United Anti-Apartheid Movement transformed into a heated march. Demonstrators faced a heavy police presence, resulting in at least one arrest, vandalized police cruisers, and direct…
(2024-09-14). Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal. newarab.com Moscow and Kyiv swapped 103 prisoners of war each on Saturday in a deal brokered by the The Russians released in the swap were captured during Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region, Mosc…
(2024-09-14). Ukraine says Russia launched 8,060 Iranian drones during war. newarab.com "The partnership between Russia and Iran has resulted in lost homes and lost lives," the foreign ministry said on X. | Kyiv first accused Iran of supply…
(2024-09-14). Historic Cairo celebrates success of restored iconic landmarks. newarab.com On a bright morning in Cairo, a young boy named Mohamed stands proudly beside the grand southern gateway of Historic Cairo. | His eyes sparkle with excitement as he watches the crowd of dignitaries, tourists, and officials, all eager to see the revival of this historic neighbourhood. Amid the renewed energy and activity, Mohamed feels a vibrant excitement for the historic legacy being celebrated and restored. | "I'm thrilled that tourists and important figures are finally visiting our area," Mohamed says, his voice filled with wonder and growing pride. As a young guardian of history, he beams with enthusiasm f…
(2024-09-14). Comoros president's knife attacker found dead in prison: prosecutor. newarab.com A man who attacked "He was isolated in a cell so that he could calm down yesterday after his arrest. Investigators found his lifeless body lying on the floor this morning. A doctor declared him dead," Ali Mohamed Djounaid told a press conference. | "An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of his death," he added. | Government spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada said on Saturday that 65-…
(2024-09-14). Four Islamic State leaders killed in August Iraq raid: CENTCOM. newarab.com Four "This operation targeted ISIS leaders and served to disrupt and degrade ISIS's ability to plan, organise, and conduct attacks against Iraqi civilians," the United States Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a statement on…
(2024-09-14). Gaza polio vaccination drive a 'massive success': WHO. newarab.com The "This is a massive success amidst a tragic daily reality of life across the Gaza Strip," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X, formerly Twitter. | Di…
(2024-09-14). Iran says new research satellite launched into orbit. newarab.com "The Chamran-1 research satellite was successfully launched and put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier," state television said. | The satellite, which weighs around 60 kilograms (132 pounds), is designed to test hardware and software systems for orbital manoeuvre technology, the TV report said. | The device was designed and built by I…
(2024-09-14). Syria's Assad names ex-minister Jalali to form cabinet. newarab.com The new cabinet will replace an outgoing administration which has been serving in a caretaker role since parliamentary elections in mid-July. | Al-Jalali served as communications minister from 2014 to 2016. | He has been subject to EU sanctions since 2014 for his "responsibility for the regime's v…
(2024-09-14). Trump rules out new Harris debate as swing state fight resumes. newarab.com The Republican former president lashed out two days after his
(2024-09-14). Tunisian authorities arrest dozens from opposition party Ennahda. newarab.com Dozens of members of
(2024-09-14). Tunisians protest against authoritarianism ahead of election. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Turkey spy chief meets members of Hamas in Ankara. newarab.com Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, had met the delegation from the Hamas political bureau leadership,…
(2024-09-14). UK Labour's Emily Thornberry slammed after foreign affairs role. newarab.com Thornberry was voted in as chair by British MPs on Wednesday, who are in the process of electing select committees – cross-party bodies that oversee government expenditure and policies – for the nex…
(2024-09-14). UK pro-Gaza protester found not guilty over 'coconut' placard. newarab.com A London woman was acquitted of a racially aggravated public order offence on Friday after displaying a placard depicting former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Marieha Hussain, 37, was
(2024-09-14). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Adam Hmada's The Sultans of Queens redefines Arab-American life. newarab.com
(2024-09-14). Fears in Morocco as Marrakesh reports first mpox case. newarab.com Morocco's health ministry said a man in the city of Marrakesh had contracted mpox, without specifying which variant he had carried, saying he was receiving treatment and in a stable condition. | The outbreak in the North Africa…
(2024-09-14). Libya still cut off from foreign banks, ousted banker says. newarab.com Sadiq al-Kabir, speaking from self-imposed exile in Istanbul, said the
(2024-09-14). UAE aims to revive F-35 deal if Trump wins US election: sources. newarab.com The The UAE has long sought the most advanced fighter jet, built with stealth technology allowing it to evade enemy detection. If the U.S. did approve the transfer, the UAE would be only…
(2024-09-14). Mercenary Boss Erik Prince's Political and Commercial Motivations in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-14). Venezuela's Attorney General to CNN: NGO Súmate Has No Electoral Authority. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, stated in an interview with the US media outlet CNN that the only electoral authority in Venezuela is the National Electoral Council (CNE), and neither María Corina Machado's NGO Súmate nor the web page created by the Venezuelan far-right to spread fake election results has any electoral power. | Attorney General Saab made this comment in response to CNN journalist Fernando del Rincón's question, "Where are the voting records?" during an Saab expla…
(2024-09-14). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Demands Spain Not Interfere in Internal Affairs. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-14). Venezuela's Electoral Council Condemns New US Sanctions, Publication of Detailed Election Results Still Pending. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-14). The Revolutionary Fire In The People Starts With A Song. popularresistance.org Mallu Swarajyam (1931—2022) was born with an appropriate name. From deep within the mass movement against British colonialism that was initiated by India's peasants and workers, and then shaped by M. K. Gandhi into the movement for swaraj (self-rule), Bhimireddy Chokkamma drew her baby daughter into the freedom movement with a powerful name that signalled the fight for independence. Born into a house of reading, and able to get books through the radical people's organisation Andhra Mahasabha, Mallu Swarajyam obtained a Telugu translation of Maxim Gorky's Mother (1907).
(2024-09-14). Legal Experts Push Biden To Drop 'Punitive And Deadly' Sanctions. popularresistance.org As human rights defenders on August 12th marked the 75th anniversary of the Fourth Geneva Convention and its prohibition of collective punishment, hundreds of legal experts and groups urged the global community—and the United States government in particular—"to comply with international law by ending the use of broad, unilateral coercive measures that extensively harm civilian populations." | In a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, the jurists and legal groups wrote that "75 years ago, in the aftermath of one of the most destructive conflicts in human history, nations of the world came together in Ge…
(2024-09-14). FBI Sued For Withholding Files On Assange And WikiLeaks. popularresistance.org The civil liberties organization Defending Rights and Dissent sued the FBI and United States Justice Department for withholding records on WikiLeaks and its founder Julian Assange. | "For nearly a decade and a half, we've been trying to get at the truth about the U.S. government's war on WikiLeaks," declared Chip Gibbons, the policy director for Defending Rights and Dissent. | Gibbons added, "With the legal persecution of Julian Assange finally over, the FBI must come clean to the American people." | On June 25, 2024, U.S. government attorneys submitted a plea agreement [PDF] in the U.S. District Court for the No…
(2024-09-14). Zelensky's Last Hail Mary Gets Off To Rocky Start. popularresistance.org It seems every news cycle there is now some major new development surrounding Ukraine, which threatens to plunge the war into some elevated state of risk and threat. This is by design because Zelensky and his curators need to constantly drum up a sense of advancement in the narrative, otherwise the increasingly dire situation on the front threatens to swallow the entire war effort whole. | Today that "shiny new object" meant to give UA supporters some small glint of hope is the information package surrounding permission for deep strikes into Russia. | First let's clear up the nuances to this report. Some believe…
(2024-09-14). Imprisoned for 50 Years: Amnesty Calls for Leonard Peltier's Freedom as He Turns 80 Behind Bars. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). Activists Call on Joe Biden to Take Action on These Issues Before Leaving Office. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). Boeing Workers Go on First Strike Since 2008 After Rejecting Tentative Contract. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). She Ate a Poppy Seed Salad Just Before Giving Birth. Then They Took Her Baby Away. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). Young People Will Save the World, Because We're the Last Generation That Can. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-14). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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(2024-09-14). As Election Day Nears, AI Deepfakes Are Spreading — and Facing Little Oversight. truthout.org When pop star Taylor Swift posted her much-anticipated endorsement of Kamala Harris for president on Instagram this week, she explained that the other candidate, Donald Trump, pushed her to be crystal clear about how she plans to vote. Trump recently reposted on his social media site Truth Social doctored images falsely purporting to show Swift and blonde-haired fans endorsing his campaign instead. |
(2024-09-14). Leak at CO2 Injection Facility Raises Alarm Over Dangers of Carbon Capture Tech. truthout.org Environmental groups said Friday that a newly reported leak at the first CO2 injection site in the United States highlights the threat — and false promise — of carbon capture and storage efforts, which climate advocates have long criticized as a ploy by the fossil fuel industry to preserve its extractive business model. E&E News reported Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)… |
(2024-09-14). Fracking Company Is Selected to Receive Federal Environmental Justice Funding. truthout.org Pittsburgh — A Pennsylvania-based fracking company is the subject of controversy after one of its projects was listed as an environmental justice initiative under a federal government program by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). An environmental monitoring project conducted by CNX Resources, a natural gas company headquartered in Pittsburgh, was included on a list of Justice40 efforts… |
(2024-09-14). What Would It Mean If the Harris Campaign Centered Black Women's Health? truthout.org Black women are a driving force behind the Harris-Walz ticket; a recent survey finds Black women support Harris by a margin of 59 points. They host Zoom calls where tens of thousands pledge to volunteer for her campaign. Black sororities and political groups line up money, media and on-the-ground actions to sustain the momentum for the first possible Black woman president of the United States. |
(2024-09-14). Work Requirements and Red Tape Complicate Georgia's Medicaid Expansion Program. truthout.org On a recent summer evening, Raymia Taylor wandered into a recreation center in a historical downtown neighborhood, the only enrollee to attend a nearly two-hour event for people who have signed up for Georgia's experimental Medicaid expansion. The state launched the program in July 2023, requiring participants to document that they're working, studying, or doing other qualifying activities… |
(2024-09-14). Filipino women in solidarity with Indian women over slain Kolkata doctor. workers.org This recent statement was issued from Manila, Philippines, on Aug. 20, 2024. The Filipino women's alliance GABRIELA expresses solidarity with the striking healthcare workers in India over the brutal murder and rape of a colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on Aug. 9, 2024. Protesters are demanding justice, along with . . . |
(2024-09-14). Why Secretary of State Antony Blinken went to Haiti. workers.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Sept. 5 and 6, the first visit by a high level U.S. official in nearly 10 years. That means Blinken made a special visit to Haiti, a country that is the most exploited and poorest in the . . . |
(2024-09-14). Bangladesh students script a victory undaunted by repression. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in May 2025. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil-Free Future! cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). Ecuador: From Rafael Correa to Guillermo Lasso via Lenin Moreno. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). The World Bank did not Foresee the Arab Spring Popular Uprisings and still Promotes the very same Policies that triggered them. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). Jackson Hole celebrates itself. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). A left that does not take the lead in the fight against climate catastrophe has no reason to exist! cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2024-09-14). Foreign participants speak highly of 2024 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), themed "Global Services, Shared Prosperity," is being held in Beijing from September 12 to 16. What impressions does the 2024 CIFTIS leave on participants? And what are the event's highlights that have won widespread praise from them?
(2024-09-14). Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes delight pandas on birthday. ecns.cn Incorporating Mid-Autumn Festival elements, steamed corn bread were crafted into mooncake shapes to celebrate the birthday of pandas at the Bifengxia Panda Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2024-09-14). China's millennium city Taizhou blends ancient heritage with scenic splendor. ecns.cn The 2024 Taizhou (Beijing) Cultural and Tourism Promotional Conference kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. Promoters for Linhai, Wenling, Tiantai and Xianju,of Taizhou City in east China's Zhejiang Province respectively introduced their special resources to on-site attendees and online audience.
(2024-09-14). Key takeaways on Sept. 14. ecns.cn Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with Kazakh Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang respectively for the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2024-09-14). (W.E. Talk) Jorge Eduardo Malena: China's bid to improve international system. ecns.cn
(2024-09-14). China's scenic airport launches direct flight to S Korea. ecns.cn Beijing's Capital Airlines has launched a new direct flight route from Huangshan Airport in east China's Anhui Province to Muan County in South Korea. It became the first air route to Muan since the opening of Huangshan Airport.
(2024-09-14). China's industrial output up 4.5% in August. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 4.5 percent year-on-year in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.
(2024-09-14). China's aggregate social financing figure for Jan-Aug released. ecns.cn China's aggregate social financing — the total amount of financing to the real economy — stood at 21.9 trillion yuan ($3.09 trillion) during the January-August period, down 3.32 trillion yuan compared with the same period of last year, official data showed.
(2024-09-14). China follows and monitors German vessels passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army mobilized its air and naval forces to monitor two German warships as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the command's spokesman said.
(2024-09-14). Generation Z in China turns to stones as trendy new pets. ecns.cn The latest pet craze sweeping the younger generation in China is different from what people expected, as stones become the beloved companions of the Generation Z.
(2024-09-14). Philippine gov't urged to rethink its ties with U.S. ecns.cn The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in crisis, a forum in Manila heard Friday.
(2024-09-14). Xi urges continuous efforts to run people's congresses to good effect as political system's 70th anniversary celebrated. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized continuous efforts to uphold, improve and run the system of people's congresses, the country's fundamental political system, to good effect at a meeting held on Saturday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the National People's Congress.
(2024-09-14). 111 telecom fraud suspects handed over to China. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Security announced on Friday that 111 Chinese suspects involved in telecom fraud in the fourth special zone of Shan State, northern Myanmar, have been handed over to China.
(2024-09-14). China's railway network surpasses 160,000 kilometers. ecns.cn China's railway network has surpassed 160,000 kilometers, with high-speed rail reaching 46,000 kilometers — an increase of 63.8 percent and 387.6 percent, respectively, since 2012, China State Railway Group announced on Saturday.
(2024-09-14). Underwater performance staged to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn A stunning underwater performance "Lady Chang'e Flying to the Moon" is stage to greet the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival at Haichang Ocean Park in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 13, 2024.
(2024-09-14). Group birthday party held for giant pandas in Sichuan. ecns.cn Giant pandas enjoy a special birthday cake during a group party at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 13, 2024.
(2024-09-14). Tongzi River grand bridge opens to traffic in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965 meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi highway.
(2024-09-14). 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum kicks off. ecns.cn Themed "Promoting Peace for a Shared Future," this year's forum attracted more than 1,800 guests and will be held from Sept. 12-14.
(2024-09-14). Unlock Chinese Cities | Experiencing Ethiopian coffee in central China town. ecns.cn In 2020, the 50th anniversary of China-Ethiopia diplomatic relations, the China-Ethiopia Coffee Processing Demonstration Park was established in Puyang, central China's Henan Province. The project injects new energy into the local economy, as the county actively integrates into the Belt and Road Initiative, creating new opportunities for China-African cooperation.
(2024-09-14). Unlock Chinese Cities: Experiencing Ethiopian coffee in Central China town. ecns.cn The China (Puyang) Ethiopia Coffee Industry Demonstration Park, which imports raw coffee beans from Ethiopia, has established a complete production chain, from roasting and extraction to freeze-drying and packaging.
(2024-09-14). Global greetings | UNEP Former Director: Let's learn from nature while celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn
(2024-09-14). Global greetings | Honorary president of Germany's Prussian Society: looking forward to celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn
(2024-09-14). China to expand trade in services within APAC, boost openness. ecns.cn China's trade in services is set to become a key driver in supporting economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and attracting foreign investment, said economists and business leaders on Friday..
(2024-09-14). New Thai PM aims to boost economy. ecns.cn In the face of multiple economic challenges, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the new government's intent to focus on revitalizing the economy and improving people's welfare in her policy statement.
(2024-09-14). PLA Navy tests next-gen fighter jet on aircraft carrier. ecns.cn China's next-generation carrier-borne fighter jet, identified by observers as the J-35, has begun trial operations on the CNS Liaoning, an aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to China Central Television.
(2024-09-14). President signs order awarding state honors. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order on Friday awarding 15 individuals national medals and honorary titles for their outstanding contributions to the country's development as the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
(2024-09-14). Mid-Autumn Festival enhances cross-Strait ties. ecns.cn A traditional Chinese holiday that symbolizes family reunions and falls on Tuesday this year, more than 200 people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, to call for peaceful development.
(2024-09-14). Typhoon Bebinca to hit Zhejiang during Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn The 13th typhoon of this year, Typhoon Bebinca, is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang province during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
(2024-09-14). (W.E. Talk) Serrano-Moreno: The Role of Chinese Trade and Investment in the Green Transition in Chile. ecns.cn
(2024-09-14). Forum expected to pool wisdom for lasting peace. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday that China makes relentless efforts to build a world of lasting peace and universal security as it practices the Global Security Initiative, in a congratulatory letter to the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
(2024-09-14). Xi calls for promoting reform, innovation in Gansu. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Gansu province in Northwest China to further promote reform and innovation on the path toward modernization, with an emphasis on areas including ecological conservation, green development, rural vitalization and ethnic unity.
(2024-09-14). U.S., China urged to find right path in ties. ecns.cn The Vision China morning session featured presentations from six Americans. They came to tell stories of friendship with China in a time wrought with uncertainty.
(2024-09-14). Record nine candidates vie to become LDP chief. ecns.cn A record nine candidates launched a 15-day election campaign on Thursday to vie for leadership of the LDP, aiming to succeed Fumio Kishida as the country's next prime minister.
(2024-09-14). Decision to progressively raise retirement age unveiled. ecns.cn China will progressively raise the statutory retirement age in next 15 years starting from 2025, after conducting thorough research of the nation's current population structure and people's health condition.
(2024-09-14). Hurricane Francine brings major flooding and extensive power outages to Louisiana. wsws.org Despite the widespread damage, the response from the Biden administration and Kamala Harris has been muted with only one brief statement on X being released by the White House.
(2024-09-14). Film director Prasanna Vithanage discusses Paradise with the WSWS. wsws.org The mass anti-government agitation in Sri Lanka "was the result of real class differences in our society, the divisions between the haves and the have nots" — Prasanna Vithanage…
(2024-09-14). Sri Lanka's presidential candidates make phony promises, while plotting to enforce IMF austerity. wsws.org The SEP is the only party fighting for the mobilisation of the Sri Lankan working class on a revolutionary socialist and internationalist program against the capitalist profit system.
(2024-09-14). Russian authorities step-up anti-immigrant measures and propaganda. wsws.org The Russian bourgeoisie significantly intensified its anti-immigrant witch-hunt in the wake of the March terrorist attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall.
(2024-09-14). Trump doubles down on anti-immigrant lies after bomb threats force closure of Springfield schools, City Hall again. wsws.org After accusing Haitian immigrants of "destroying their way of life" in Springfield, Trump promised to carry out "the largest deportation in the history of our country, and we are going to start with Springfield and Aurora."
(2024-09-14). "New-hires, old hires, retirees, we're sticking together for a common goal": Boeing machinists explain what is at stake in their strike. wsws.org Boeing machinists are expressing the true feelings of workers across the country and around the world, including the enormous opposition within the working class to the assault on living standards, the increase of social inequality and attacks on basic social rights.
(2024-09-14). German warships in the Taiwan Strait: A war provocation against China. wsws.org The passage of two German warships through the Taiwan Strait underlines that Germany is once again pursuing its imperialist interests with relentless military force regardless of casualties.
(2024-09-14). Australian university rank-and-file committees and IYSSE host forum opposing job and international student cuts. wsws.org The meeting called for a unified campaign by educators and students, and workers and youth more broadly, against the Albanese government's cuts to international student enrolments and the thousands of job cuts they are triggering across the tertiary education sector.
(2024-09-14). "New hires, old hires, retirees, we're sticking together for a common goal": Boeing machinists explain what is at stake in their strike. wsws.org Boeing machinists are expressing the true feelings of workers across the country and around the world, including the enormous opposition within the working class to the assault on living standards, the increase of social inequality and attacks on basic social rights.
(2024-09-14). "A NATO invasion of nuclear Russia is currently underway, and the world is unaware that it is in World War III". Has President Putin's Patience Reached Its Limits?‚Ä®. globalresearch.ca At this point, President Putin still refuses to declare war, although Russia's territory has been invaded and Russians are killed on their territory by NATO forces. And more direct NATO attacks may be planned.
(2024-09-14). Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's wildly different tax plans explained. indybay.org Harris has said she wants to: Set the capital gains tax rate at 28 percent ⚪ Set the corporate tax rate at 28 percent ⚪ Give new small businesses a tax break of up to $50,000 ⚪ Create a $25,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers ⚪ Increase the child tax credit for all parents, including giving new parents a $6,000 credit -Eiminate certain taxes on tips ⚪ Ensure no tax hikes on less than $400,000…
(2024-09-14). Vice President Kamala Harris taught children how to be school yard bullies! indybay.org Vice President Kamala Harris resorted to trying to "trigger" Donald Trump rather than debate the political issues, and therefore she taught any children who were watching bullying tactics and skills.
(2024-09-14). Sunday 9/29: Vegan Pop-up Market at Exit Now. indybay.org Exit Now | 3223 Pierce Street, | Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/14: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/14: Free virtual screening of documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Ryt……
(2024-09-14). Tuesday 9/24: Webinar: Climate justice in a militarized world. indybay.org Online | afsc.org/events/climate-justice-militari……
(2024-09-14). Apache Stronghold Filing Case at Supreme Court on Wed., Sept. 11, 2024. indybay.org "It's time to submit our court case. I am so happy we are here. Over 500 years of struggle have affected not only us but every race since the beginning of this country. When they took control of all our rights as free people. Now the time has come for the U.S. government and all governments to reconcile the past for a better future. The spirit of the West is here."
(2024-09-14). Sunday 9/22: Julian Assange is Free Celebration! indybay.org Berkeley Unitarian Universalists Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/14: Fishing Mission Creek: a walking tour through real estate. indybay.org we meet on the steps of the basilica immediately adjacent the Mission Dolores entrance on Dolores near 16th Street, San Francisco | Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/14: Gay Shame new friends meeting. indybay.org Email us and we will send the address, it's in the Castro…
(2024-09-14). 1000 Grandmothers' Voice at Port of Oakland Board Meeting. indybay.org Part of popular mobilization against Oakland airport expansion…
(2024-09-14). Invasion of the election snatchers. indybay.org Vintage Campaign Poster Of Angela Davis!
(2024-09-14). Why We Need to Overcome the Religious Phase of Human Development. indybay.org Can humanity leave the Gods behind and live in an egalitarian world?>
(2024-09-14). Wednesday 9/18: Say NO! to suppressing dissent at Sonoma State! Say YES! to student free speech! indybay.org Outside the Student Center | Sonoma State University | 1801 E. Cotati Ave. | Rohnert Park…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 10/19: Essence of Soul International Music Film Festival. indybay.org Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 9/21: Peace Day SF. indybay.org The New Farm – 10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, California CA…
(2024-09-14). Saturday 10/19: Kara's Walk'n'Run To Remember. indybay.org Mitchell Park | 600 East Meadow Drive | Palo Alto, 94386…
(2024-09-14). 2025 California Admission Day – 175th Anniversary of the Great State of California. indybay.org We continue the journey, this 175th Annual California Admission Day, seeking to expanding consideration to share the authentic contributions of all Californians.
(2024-09-14). Friday Sept. 6th, Save People's Park Free Palestine March in Berkeley. indybay.org It was like many of their marches, coinciding with the tail end of disorientation relative to campus activities and show casing the film "Berkeley in the 60s."
(2024-09-14). Too Late For Germany… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Dramatic aerial video shows massive fire at California's Trabuco Canyon. presstv.ir Aerial video shows a brush fire raging in Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuation warnings.
(2024-09-14). Pezeshkian calls for Muslim unity, says discord only benefits enemies. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for unity among Muslim nations, noting that the benefits of enemies lie in discord among Muslims.
(2024-09-14). Iran slams EU allegations on missile supplies to Russia. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned the European Union's allegations about its involvement in the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-14). Iran launches domestically-built Chamran 1 research satellite into orbit. presstv.ir Iran has successfully launched domestically-developed Chamran 1 research satellite into orbit onboard a homegrown Qaem-100 space launch vehicle (SLV).
(2024-09-14). Briton, Americans sentenced to death in Congo over coup attempt. presstv.ir A Briton and Americans are among the 37 people given death sentences over an abortive coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2024-09-14). Moscow hails RT for countering global 'zombification' by US media. presstv.ir Moscow has praised RT for its efforts to prevent global 'zombification' in the wake of recent US allegations against the Russian news agency.
(2024-09-14). Iran: West must change its failed sanctions policy. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the US and its Western allies are better to change their failed sanctions policy vis-à -vis Tehran.
(2024-09-14). Iran says satellite launch a 'clear response' to those imposing sanctions. presstv.ir Iran says its successful launch of Chamran 1 research satellite gave a clear response to those irrational powers who impose sanctions on the country.
(2024-09-14). Explainer: What does launch of Chamran-1 satellite mean for Iran's space program? presstv.ir The launch of Chamran-1 through Qaim-100 satellite carrier is part of the country's commitment to take rapid strides in its space program.
(2024-09-14). Top Iran, Belarus security officials discuss strategic ties. presstv.ir Top Iranian security chief says Iran and Belarus have a common stance on promoting multilateralism in the international system…
(2024-09-14). Tehran calls on UNSC to condemn terrorist attack in Iran. presstv.ir Iran has called on the UN Security Council to condemn the terrorist attack in its Sistan and Baluchestan province.
(2024-09-14). Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow: What comes next? uwidata.com In September, Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and the Moscow region intensified. On the night of September 1, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the "destruction and interception" of 158 drones, most of which were aimed at targets in the Kursk and Bryansk regions, but some UAVs hit Moscow. One of the drones hit the Moscow …
(2024-09-14). Did Moscow Reveal a Military Alliance Between Russia and China? Global South Security Architecture? thesiriusreport.com We analyse a recent remark by spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, which implies an official military alliance between Russia and China. We also assess the recent BRICS security summit and its implications for a Global South security architecture.
(2024-09-14). BRICS, the Rise of China and How the Hegemon Buried the Concept of "Security" libya360.wordpress.com Pepe EscobarThe first meeting of security experts/National Security Advisors under the expanded BRICS+ format at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg unveiled quite a few nuggets. Let's start with China. Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed four BRICS-centric security initiatives. Essentially, BRICS+ — and beyond, considering further expansion — should aim at peaceful coexistence; independence; autonomy;…
(2024-09-14). Greenfield, Massachusetts's Compost Co-op gives ex-inmates a living wage through meaningful work. pressenza.com
(2024-09-14). Inside the international uprising disrupting air travel. pressenza.com A new international coalition is disrupting airports to make one demand: the adoption of a Under the banner
(2024-09-14). A Short Conversation About Politics. thealtworld.com "If you don't vote for the Baby Incinerators with Blue Hats, you're helping the Baby Incinerators with Red Hats!" | But I oppose incinerating babies. | "Look, those babies are getting incinerated no matter what, so we need to worry about the ones with red hats, who are WAY worse on other non-baby-incineration-related issues." | Don't you think it's kind of obscene and horrifying and nightmarish and dystopian that you find yourself saying those babies are getting incinerated no matter what instead of trying to make them all stop incinerating babies? Like, how is the fact that both mainstream parties in this countr…
(2024-09-14). The Day After 9/11: UN Security Council's Passes Resolution 1368 and Starts "Pillar Four" of the United Nations. globalresearch.ca Renowned Icelandic composer and author Elias Davidsson passed away on April 7, 2022. | Our thoughts are with Elias whom I first met in Iceland in 2006. | His Legacy will live. This article focusses on resolution 1368 adopted by the UN …
(2024-09-14). VIDEO: 9/11: A Conspiracy Theory. "Because Ignorance is Strength". James Corbett. globalresearch.ca Twenty-three years ago: 9/11 was a criminal undertaking based on countless lies and fabrications. On September 11, 2024, we commemorate the tragic events of 9/11. | Global Research will be publishing several important articles pertaining to 9/11 and its immediate aftermath, …
(2024-09-14). Dietro il Dibattito Harris-Trump. globalresearch.ca Nel dibattito tra i due candidati alla presidenza degli Stati Uniti, Kamala Harris ha dichiarato: "L'agenda di Putin non riguarda solo l'Ucraina. Gli Alleati europei sono grati che noi comprendiamo l'importanza della più grande alleanza militare che il mondo abbia …
(2024-09-14). Examining the Role of Intelligence Services in Shaping Politics and Perceptions, and the Price We May Pay. With Kit Klarenberg. globalresearch.ca
(2024-09-14). Stock Market Activity Suggested Foreknowledge. 9/11 and Oct. 7. globalresearch.ca
(2024-09-14). COVID-19 Vaccine-associated Mortality in the Southern Hemisphere. Denis Rancourt. globalresearch.ca
(2024-09-14). What Happened on the Planes on September 11, 2001? The 9/11 Commission "Script" Was Fabricated. globalresearch.ca The following article published twenty years ago, in August 2004 refutes the 9/11 Commission script as to what actually happened on the planes. | Much of this detailed information was based on alleged cell phone conversations between passengers and family members….
(2024-09-14). What is the Deep State? The Doomsday Project and Deep Events: JFK, Watergate, Iran-Contra, and 9/11. Prof. Peter Dale Scott. globalresearch.ca The Doomsday Project is the Pentagon's name for the emergency planning "to keep the White House and Pentagon running during and after a nuclear war or some other major crisis."
(2024-09-14). The 9/11 Anniversary: Conspiracy Theory or Critical Thinking? globalresearch.ca Important article by the late Graeme MacQueen. His Legacy will Live. First published on September 22, 2018 | On the 23d anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the public has a right to ask what really happened on that day. | Here are …
(2024-09-14). Bombshell: 'You Were Right, Vaccines Are Killing Millions of Our Loved Ones'. Japan's Former Minister of Internal Affairs Apologizes to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca
(2024-09-14). RT Is Being Scapegoated For The US' Global Soft Power Failures. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-14). BRICS, the rise of China and how the Hegemon buried the concept of "security" thealtworld.com The first meeting of security experts/National Security Advisors under the expanded BRICS+ format in St. Petersburg unveiled quite a few nuggets. | Let's start with China. Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed four BRICS-centric security initiatives. Essentially, BRICS+ — and beyond, considering further expansion — should aim at | peaceful coexistence; independence; autonomy; and true multilateralism, which implies a rejection of Exceptionalism. | At the BRICS table, the overarching theme was how member-nations should support each other despite so many challenges — mostly unleashed by you-know-who.
(2024-09-14). America the Unspeakable. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-14). Lessons in multipolarity from the regions. thealtworld.com Multipolarity's main shape today can be seen in the creation and expansion of BRICS, yet distinct elements of the multipolar process can be seen in the regions and these may have broader lessons. | Multipolarity is a term 1: Counter hegemonic…
(2024-09-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 932. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 932nd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-14). After Devastating Ukraine With Iranian Drones, Putin Taking China's Help To Fight NATO? Garpiya A-1. hindustantimes.com Russia has been producing drones with Chinese engines and parts since 2023, as per Reuters. The report cited sources from European intelligence agency and contract papers. The new long-range drones are reportedly named Garpiya-A1. The drones have been reportedly deployed against Ukrainian military and civil targets. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). After Putin's Open War Threat To NATO, Russia Wipes Out 300 Kyiv Troops In 24 Hours; Teaser To West. hindustantimes.com Russian Army continues to inflict heavy losses on Ukrainian troops in Kursk. Russia MoD on Sep 13 claimed to have eliminated roughly 300 Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk. Additionally, Russia said seven Ukrainian tanks were also destroyed in the region. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). 'NATO Against Nuclear Power': After Putin 'Direct War' Threat, Now Russia Openly Dares West At UNSC. hindustantimes.com Russian Ambassador to the UN reiterated Vladimir Putin's warning to NATO over Ukraine war. Vasily Nebenzya said NATO would be at 'direct war' with Russia if they authorise Ukraine to use long-range weapons. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). NATO Playing With Fire Despite Putin Warning? Russian Minister's Bombshell Prediction On Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russian Deputy Defense Minister predicted NATO's next move over Ukraine war. Aleksandr Fomin claimed NATO is planning to deploy its troops in Ukraine. The Russian minister also accused West of using Ukraine as a tool to harm Moscow. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). Putin First Move After 'Direct War' Threat; Russia Punishes NATO Nation Amid Spat Over Deep Strikes. hindustantimes.com Russia on September 13 said it expelled 6 British diplomats amid spat over long-range weapons for Ukraine. The Kremlin accused the British diplomats of spying on Russia, a charge London denies. The Russian move comes a day after President Vladimir Putin openly threatened the West of direct war. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-09-14). Russia Doubles Down On Putin's 'Direct War' Threat Against NATO; 'No Multiple Interpretations…'. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed that the West has received and understood President Vladimir Putin's latest warning. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the western countries heard Putin's warning loud and clear. Putin on September 12 warned the West of "direct war with Russia" over plans to allow deep Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-09-14). United Nations Blasts West's Long-Range Missile Move Against Russia; Issues Nuclear War Warning. hindustantimes.com Stephane Dujarric, a spokesman for the UN Secretary General, made a big statement after the US and UK allowed Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike deep into Russia. Dujarric said the "rhetoric that we're hearing is yet another indication that we are not moving towards the end of this conflict." He also noted that "the increased rhetoric, notably around nuclear weapons, is worrying." The Russian Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, also said NATO will be seen as a direct party to a war.
(2024-09-14). The Kursk raid by Ukraine, and the imminent loss to Ukraine of its metallurgy industry in Donbass. defenddemocracy.press By Dmitri Kovalevich * Aug 28, 2024 The situation in late August 2024 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) remains critical in the key war front of the Donbass region (in former eastern Ukraine). The AFU is losing several towns and villages every day to the continued advances of the Russian army. Russia is …
(2024-09-14). U.S., UK to announce expansion of NATO weapons strikes inside Russia. mronline.org The United States and United Kingdom will imminently announce a major expansion of Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia using NATO weapons, the Guardian and Politico reported on Wednesday.
(2024-09-14). TNT Muckrakers panel discussion: Russia expels British diplomats, Putin and war with NATO, Starmer's visit to Washington and is there a happy ending to the Ukraine war? gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-09-14). Iran Rejects Allegation of Missile Sales to Russia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the allegations made by the high representative of the European Union that Tehran has sold Moscow missiles for the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-14). Ukraine War Day #934: This Passport I Don't Need. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com
(2024-09-14). Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow: What comes next? unitedworldint.com Increasing tension, Kyiv's possible motivation and the Kremlin's choices of response. In September, Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and the Moscow region intensified. On the night of September 1, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the "destruction and interception" of 158 drones, most of which were aimed at targets in the Kursk and Bryansk regions, but …
(2024-09-14). BRICS Media Summit brings together media representatives from 45 countries in the Russian capital. tvbrics.com The guests of the event were welcomed with the photo exhibition "BRICS Family"
(2024-09-14). Narendra Modi unveils India's potential in semiconductor manufacturing. tvbrics.com The country has a strong human resource and industrial potential…
(2024-09-14). South Africa develops entertainment industry to attract tourists. tvbrics.com Entertainment events create new business and employment opportunities…
(2024-09-14). UAE's AI companies sector grows by 41.3%. tvbrics.com Most of the companies are involved in AI innovation, research, and consulting…
(2024-09-14). Arghiri Emmanuel, the Free Republic of Congo, and socialism—not capitalism—first. mronline.org Lumumba had seen hope in the African diaspora to invest what capital and skills it had in building the Congo. Arghiri Emmanuel made similar recommendations to Antoine Gizenga, Lumumba's former deputy prime minister who led the rebel socialist Free Republic of Congo from December 12th 1960 to January 1962.
(2024-09-14). Arghiri Emmanuel, the law of unequal exchange, and the failures of liberation in the DR Congo. mronline.org Writing about Arghiri Emmanuel's Unequal Exchange, Jairus Banaji noted that it is "the closest Marxist counterpart I can think of to Fanon's Wretched of the Earth".
(2024-09-14). How Britain started Vietnam War. mronline.org
(2024-09-14). Wendy Chamberlain opens Lib Dem Conference with scathing critique of SNP. leftfootforward.org Members of the Liberal Democrats are meeting in Brighton this weekend for their autumn conference. Being the first such conference since the record-breaking results the Lib Dems experienced in the 2024 general election, the party is in celebratory mood. | As the first keynote speaker of the conference, the Lib Dems' chief whip Wendy Chamberlain spoke enthusiastically about these results. Riffing on the slogan that adorns Lib Dem placards, Chamberlain said that in 2024, "It wasn't so much a case of 'Liberal Democrats winning here', it was Liberal Democrats winning everywhere." | She continued by saying: "We wo…
(2024-09-14). Wera Hobhouse MP: Labour must engage local communities on transition to net-zero. leftfootforward.org The Liberal Democrats are currently holding their autumn conference in Brighton — the first to take place since the 2024 general election saw the party win a record 72 seats in the House of Commons, and — of course — the first to take place under a Labour government for 15 years. | This context is the backdrop to the conversation Left Foot Forward had with Wera Hobhouse — the Lib Dem MP for Bath — at the conference. Hobhouse is the party's spokesperson on climate and transport, and our conversation centred on these two big issues which the new government has already made major policy…
(2024-09-14). Mental health experts welcome NHS 111 helpline but say additional funding is needed. leftfootforward.org The UK is in the middle of a mental health crisis. Between 2022 and 2023, the suicide rate in England rose by 6 percent. New Office for National Statistics data shows that there were 5,579 registered suicides in England in 2023. Jen Walters of the mental health charity Mind "Even one suicide is one too many. The causes of suicide are many, complex, and vary from one person to another," she said. | Walters suggested that part of the increase could be attributed to the ongoing imp…
(2024-09-14). Thousands of EU flags to be distributed at BBC's Last Night of the Proms. leftfootforward.org 'We will continue to campaign until we achieve music without borders. Freedom of movement is a fundamental part of this.'
(2024-09-14). Benedetti Award for relatives of disappeared in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The Mario Benedetti Award for the Struggle for Human Rights and Solidarity will be given this year to the association "Mothers and Relatives of the Disappeared Detainees of Uruguay", it was reported here.
(2024-09-14). DPRK and Russia ratify contents of Strategic Partnership Treaty. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, and the secretary of the Security Council of Russia, Sergei Shoigu, reiterated here, their countries'will to defend mutual security interests.
(2024-09-14). Plant in Virginia closed in connection with listeria outbreak. plenglish.com Washington, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The Virginia plant of the Boar's Head meat company will close indefinitely after an outbreak of listeria, which until today has caused nine deaths in the United States.
(2024-09-14). Roberto Chile and Pimienta unite in photo exhibition of Cuban art. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Photographer Roberto Chile and poet and writer Alexis Díaz Pimienta are inviting you to the opening of the exhibition conVergencias at the José Martí National Library of Cuba, on September 26 in this capital.
(2024-09-14). SCO condemned attack against Comoros president. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the Southern Cooperation Organization (SCO), Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, condemned in strong terms the attack against the president of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, during which he was slightly injured.
(2024-09-14). Cuba present at tourism and culture fair in southern China. plenglish.com Suzhou, China, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba was among the 38 countries invited to the sixth Grand Canal Tourism and Culture Expo, which closed its doors today in the southern province of Jiangsu.
(2024-09-14). Cuba's education sector suffers the effects of the blockade. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban students, who today are studying from general education to university, suffer every day in the classrooms the effects of the U.S. blockade, intensified with the purpose of subverting the revolutionary process.
(2024-09-14). Mexico remembers its national date and celebrates its gastronomy. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Mexico brings back to Ethiopia typical dishes, traditional costumes and music here today, to commemorate the two thousand and fourteen years of its Independence Outcry, as part of a day of activities taking place here today.
(2024-09-14). Russian and Cuban heads of culture analyze joint projects. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Russian Culture Minister Olga Liubimova announced today on her Telegram channel to have agreed on film projects with her Cuban counterpart, Alpidio Alonso, during a meeting held in St. Petersburg.
(2024-09-14). Sri Lankan newspaper publishes letter from leaders in favor of Cuba. plenglish.com Colombo, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The Sri Lankan Guardian newspaper today published, in all its extent, the letter of international leaders addressed to President Joe Biden, urging an end to the aggressive policy of the United States towards Cuba.
(2024-09-14). A Moscú Cumbre de medios de comunicación del Brics (+Fotos)coge>. radiohc.cu Moscú 14 sep (RHC) La séptima cumbre de medios de comunicación de los Brics comenzó este sábado en Centro de Comercio Internacional de Moscú con la presencia de 200 delegados de más de 690 medios de comunicación de 45 naciones, según conoció Prensa Latina.
(2024-09-14). Agencia Informativa Prensa Latina aboga por unidad del Sur Global en Cumbre Brics. radiohc.cu Moscú, 14 sep (RHC) El presidente de la Agencia Informativa Latinoamericana Prensa Latina, Luis Enrique González, abogó este sábado por la unidad del Sur Global como premisa en el desarrollo del nuevo orden mundial multipolar.
(2024-09-14). Diario de Sri Lanka publica carta de líderes en favor de Cuba. radiohc.cu Colombo, 14 sep (RHC) El diario Sri Lankan Guardian publica este sábado de manera íntegra la carta de líderes internacionales dirigida al presidente Joe Biden, en demanda urgente del fin de la política agresiva de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba.
(2024-09-14). Proposed Australian plans for "energy efficient" homes will destroy private home ownership. expose-news.com An Australian "sustainable development" research centre has devised a plan to control and restrict energy consumption for households. They claim to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, the result will be …
(2024-09-14). It Happened at the UN: Week Ending Sept. 13. passblue.com
(2024-09-14). Linda Thomas-Greenfield Strives to Leave an Africa-Friendly Legacy. passblue.com With three months to go before her term ends, America's ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has put forward an ambitious set of reforms for modernizing the UN Security Council, which she presented on Sept. 12 at a Council on Foreign Relations meeting in New York City. Her plan goes far beyond what Washington has ever pushed …
(2024-09-14). Reality TV Show Star Donald Trump Gets California Badly Wrong. cepr.net Donald Trump seems very confused about the state of California's economic health. He gave a press conference Friday in which he implied that California's economy was collapsing. This is not true. California has a considerably higher per capita income than the rest of the country. It's currently ranked 5th. Its economy is also growing considerably …
(2024-09-14). Algerian president re-elected with 84.3 percent of vote, officials say. middleeasteye.net Algerian president re-elected with 84.3 percent of vote, officials say | Opposition candidates disputed the initial result, alleging Abdelmadjid Tebboune had won with 95 percent of the vote | | People walk past posters of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune outside his campaign headquarters…
(2024-09-14). Scores of opposition supporters arrested in Tunisia ahead of elections. middleeasteye.net Scores of opposition supporters arrested in Tunisia ahead of elections | An 'unprecedented' raid leads to the arrest of over 100 members of the Ennahda party as the election looms | | Tunisians protest against President Kais Saied's policies in front of the interior ministry in Tunis on 13 Sept…
(2024-09-14). Sudan: Fighting breaks out in el-Fasher following RSF attack. middleeasteye.net Sudan: Fighting breaks out in el-Fasher following RSF attack | The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group has launched an attack on the besieged capital of North Darfur, eyewitnesses say | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on Army Day in Gadaref state on 14…
(2024-09-14). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Mother Earth Shares Her Power. levernews.com Good things are happening! Accessing mental health care just got easier, a free tax-filing program is sweeping the nation, new union-busting safeguards are reaping results, and scientists look to the earth's core to cool the planet.Journey To The Center Of The Earth: Advances in next-generation geothermal energy have policymakers and investors excited about the tech's promise of "clean, firm" power directly from within the earth's crust — though barriers remain before it can be widely adopted. Clean, firm power — renewable energy that is not subject to the unreliability of…
(2024-09-14). The Indian poet who scared white South Africa — and changed it. aljazeera.com With her stirring speech 100 years ago, Sarojini Naidu inspired united opposition to empire and white minority rule.
(2024-09-14). Black Myth: Wukong — Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm. aljazeera.com The game sold more than 10 million copies within three days, becoming the most successful Chinese game of all time.
(2024-09-14). 'Kings of the world': The last of the horseback shrimp fishers. aljazeera.com The centuries-old tradition is now only practised in one Belgian coastal village. Can it last amid climate change?
(2024-09-14). Iran launches new research satellite Chamran-1 into orbit. aljazeera.com Tehran says its satellite launches are civilian in nature but West warns technology can be used for ballistic missiles.
(2024-09-14). South Sudan postpones December election by two years. aljazeera.com Government says it needs more time to complete a census, draft a permanent constitution and register political parties.
(2024-09-14). Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown. aljazeera.com Ennahdha party calls mass arrests an 'unprecedented campaign of raids and violations' before October 6 poll.
(2024-09-14). The optics and strategy of the Harris-Trump debate. aljazeera.com With both candidates averse to media scrutiny, the presidential debate took on huge significance.
(2024-09-14). 'Kings of the world': The last of the horseback shrimp fishers. aljazeera.com The centuries-old tradition is now only practiced in one Belgian coastal village. Can it last amid climate change?
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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?
(2024-09-14). Are Adani Power's days in Bangladesh numbered? ummid.com Days after Gautam Adani asked the interim government in Bangladesh to clear the dues the country owes to Adani Power, troubling reports are coming from the neighbouring country for the Indian conglomerate.
(2024-09-14). WHYY to host Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A week after her presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Philadelphia on Tuesday for an in-person panel discussion at WHYY, hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists. This event will feature an interview between Vice President Harris and NABJ member journalists. | NABJ also hosted former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump for a similar event at its annual convention in Chicago last month…
(2024-09-14). Donald Trump Vs Kamala Harris Over Who Won Recent Presidential Debate | U.S. Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his democratic rival Kamala Harris continue to launch attacks at each other over their first TV debate that happened just a few days ago. Trump attacked Kamala by calling her radical and slammed her over migrant issues. While Harris said Trump's performance at this week's debate was "the same tired playbook."
(2024-09-14). Trump Calls ABC News 'Stupid', Kamala 'Nasty', Predicts This About Debate Hosts Amid Cheating Claim… hindustantimes.com Donald Trump lashed out at the moderators of the debate with Kamala Harris. The Republican candidate said, "And I remember NBC and that stupid ABC that did this horrible debate. Those two people should be fired as anchors." Earlier, the former president slammed the network, claiming they favoured Harris while fact-checking him unfairly. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). Season 2 of Global Chess League Anthems New Era with Ashwin's Gambits. devdiscourse.com Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Aswhin on Saturday launched the anthem of the American Gambits franchise on his social media handle ahead of Season 2 of the Global Chess League.
(2024-09-14). Real Madrid's Bernabeu Concert Hiatus. devdiscourse.com Real Madrid will temporarily halt concerts at its renovated Santiago Bernabeu Stadium following noise complaints from neighbors, the Spanish club announced late Friday.
(2024-09-14). Mamata Banerjee Promises Action During Surprise Visit to Protesting Doctors. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a surprise visit to the protesting junior doctors at Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake on Saturday, promising to address their grievances.
(2024-09-14). Mystery of Malaysian Charity Scandal Unveiled. devdiscourse.com The head of a prominent Malaysian conglomerate, GISB Holdings, has denied extensive allegations of child sexual abuse at their charity homes, despite police rescuing 402 children under distressing conditions. Allegations against the company include both physical and sexual abuse.
(2024-09-14). Samajwadi Party MLA and Wife Booked for Torturing Minor Maid. devdiscourse.com A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party MLA Zahid Beg and his wife Seema Beg for allegedly torturing and assaulting a minor maid, police reported on Saturday.
(2024-09-14). Five Arrested for Stone Pelting at Vande Bharat Express in Chhattisgarh. devdiscourse.com Five individuals have been arrested for allegedly pelting stones at the Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express during a trial run in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, according to officials.
(2024-09-14). Not ready to compromise on our demands till discussions are held, say agitating doctors after CM Mamata visits their protest site. devdiscourse.com
(2024-09-14). PM Modi Praises Development in Jammu and Kashmir. devdiscourse.com During a significant rally in Doda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the substantial development and reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
(2024-09-14). AAP Defends Kejriwal's Functioning Amid Bail Conditions. devdiscourse.com In a resounding declaration following Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's release from Tihar jail on bail, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Saturday that Kejriwal will continue to operate as before, ensuring that the governance of Delhi remains unaffected.
(2024-09-14). Activists Rally Against Exclusion in New Medical Curriculum. devdiscourse.com Disability rights activists and transgender advocates have raised alarms over the non-inclusion of provisions outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPDA), 2016 and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act (TPA), 2019 in the National Medical Commission's revised Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum.
(2024-09-14). CEPT University Students Triumph in National Plumbing Competition. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable achievement, Mohit Mungre and Saumitra Nachane, students from CEPT University's Faculty of Technology, secured the first and second places in the 'Learning from Failures in Plumbing Systems 2024' competition, organized by the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA). They were awarded cash prizes of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.
(2024-09-14). Streax Professional Unveils Huemagic: A No-Ammonia Hair Colour Innovation. devdiscourse.com Streax Professional has just launched Huemagic, a revolutionary no-ammonia hair color that promises a gentle yet vibrant finish. The product was unveiled in Mumbai by brand ambassador Vaani Kapoor, setting a new standard in hair color technology.
(2024-09-14). Nation Celebrates Hindi Diwas with Prime Minister Modi's Greetings. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation as India celebrated Hindi Diwas on Saturday.
(2024-09-14). China Condemns German Naval Transits Through Taiwan Strait. devdiscourse.com China's military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, describing it as a move that increased security risks and sent the 'wrong' signal. Chinese forces monitored and issued warnings to the vessels.
(2024-09-14). Prohibitory Orders Extended at RG Kar Medical College Amid Protests. devdiscourse.com Prohibitory orders surrounding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata have been extended until September 30, confirmed an official.
(2024-09-14). Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over Manipur Crisis. devdiscourse.com Congress lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of neglecting the escalating crisis in Manipur while continuing his travels across India and abroad.
(2024-09-14). Veteran Marxist Leader Jayarajan Meets Kerala CM Amid Party Tensions. devdiscourse.com Veteran CPI (M) leader E P Jayarajan met with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday amid reported internal tensions within the party. The conversation took place at Kerala House in New Delhi, where both leaders had come to pay their respects to the deceased party general secretary, Sitaram Yechury.
(2024-09-14). CPI(M) Leader Arrested Over Alleged Conspiracy Against Junior Doctors. devdiscourse.com CPI(M) leader Kalatan Dasgupta was among two individuals arrested for allegedly conspiring to attack protesting junior doctors, police announced on Saturday.
(2024-09-14). Morne Morkel Aims Small Changes for Big Impact as India's Bowling Coach. devdiscourse.com Morne Morkel, the newly appointed India bowling coach, envisions his role as one focused on minor adjustments rather than an overhaul. He appreciates how the Indian cricket set-up operates smoothly and aims to assist in enhancing it further.
(2024-09-14). Bobi Wine's slaps and the slippery slope of impunity. independent.co.ug COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | During the May 2 Capital FM Desert Island Discs radio show, host Flavia Tumusiime, asks her guest, National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Bobi Wine aka Robert Kyagulanyi, about his foray into politics. Her question lays the ground nicely. "You were okay, you had a family…leadership in your community, the money…you …
(2024-09-14). Farmers in northern Uganda demand for a refined food security strategy. independent.co.ug Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and farmers in the Lango and Acholi sub-region want the Uganda Global Food Security Strategy plan to address prices of seeds and markets for agricultural produce. The U.S. government launched the strategy, a five-year plan which aims to end global hunger, and malnutrition through the Feed the Future …
(2024-09-14). ITMS set to install digital number plates on private vehicles. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), is ready to commence installation of digitalized number plates on private vehicles. ITMS is a Russian company procured by government to install number plates. The company started with government public vehicles and motorcycles. Fixing the plates on private vehicles is expected to start in …
(2024-09-14). Kyabazinga boasts of unity as he celebrates 10 years. independent.co.ug Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, Gabula Nadiope IV has said that, unity and hardwork have been the foundation of his 10 year reign. The Kyabazinga was speaking at Bukungu Primary school, in Buyende district, where hundreds of his subjects joined him to celebrate 10 years on the throne. The subjects were …
(2024-09-14). Mpox: WHO approves 1st vaccine for global use. independent.co.ug GENEVA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday the approval of the MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, as the first-ever mpox vaccine to be added to its prequalification list. This prequalification approval is expected to greatly improve access to the vaccine in regions facing urgent outbreaks, especially in Africa, …
(2024-09-14). MTN Uganda joins Busoga Kingdom to celebrate Kyabazinga's 10th coronation anniversary. independent.co.ug Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda joined the Kingdom of Busoga on Friday in celebrating the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. This significant occasion marked a decade of visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable contributions toward the social and economic well-being of the people of Busoga. …
(2024-09-14). Rebecca Cheptegei to be burried today. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The body of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei who died after allegedly being set on fire by her ex-partner in neighbouring Kenya arrived in her rural hometown in eastern Uganda on Friday afternoon, a district official said. The casket containing the remains of Cheptegei wrapped in Ugandan flag colors of black, …
(2024-09-14). Remains of missing Njeru woman found in septic tank after 2 years. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The body of Esther Mulelenge who went missing two years ago in Njeru Municipality has been found in a septic tank. Mulelenge was staying with her spouse Ronald Kirya in a house which the latter had been entrusted by Lydia Nandutu to keep as she traveled to Poland for work. …
(2024-09-14). Spurs vs Arsenal match background. independent.co.ug London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The North London derby pitting Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal is typically one of the best fixtures on the Premier League calendar, with these two arch rivals almost always producing exciting, attacking encounters that live long in the memory. Match background. Spurs will host Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on …
(2024-09-14). Uganda Airlines begins scheduled flights to Abuja. independent.co.ug Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has commenced scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The inaugural flight landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday 12th September 2024 and was received by officials from the Nigerian government led by Dr. Hassan Ejibunu, Director Air Transport, who represented Festus …
(2024-09-14). CNOOC Uganda awards 218 students. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Thursday awarded 218 students from the oil-rich districts of Hoima and Kikuube in western Uganda. According to a statement issued by CNOOC Uganda Limited, the awards, held in collaboration with local education offices, aim to promote academic excellence and support education in …
(2024-09-14). Pope Francis urges voters to pick lesser evil in US elections. independent.co.ug Rome | VATICAN NEWS | On the flight back to Rome from Singapore, Pope Francis spoke to the journalists accompanying his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania. He discussed the dramatic situation in the Holy Land, as the number of victims in Gaza has exceeded 41,000. One question touched on the US elections and …
(2024-09-14). SEMABET Uganda boosts Express FC with new kit sponsorship. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Express FC has partnered strategically with SEMABET Uganda, a leading online gaming platform. SEMABET will become the club's official kit sponsor for the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League season. The partnership is valued at up to Shs. 500,000,000, is a significant boost for EXPRESS FC, providing a wide range of playing …
(2024-09-14). South African president signs new education bill into law. independent.co.ug JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law in Pretoria, the country's administrative capital. The bill is aimed at transforming the country's education system and enabling the government to tackle some of the issues that the education system has been grappling with. "The …
(2024-09-14). White House Confirms Biden Did Wear 'MAGA' Cap Amid Mockery By Trump Supporters: 'Was Done To…' | US. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Joe Biden shocked everyone by wearing a red 'Donald Trump' cap. The White House said Biden's move was to show 'bipartisan unity' since it was the 9/11 anniversary. In a potshot at Biden, the Trump war room also shared the viral photo of the U.S. President. Watch for more.
(2024-09-14). (Video) New hope for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is leading the way with a new treatment for advanced prostate cancer, specifically for prostate-specific membrane antigen-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (PSMA-positive mCRPC). This treatment involves a radiopharmaceutical known as Pluvicto. It acts like a smart missile, targeting and eliminating cancer cells. Mayo Clinic experts offer this therapy for patients whose prostate cancer has spread and is resistant to standard treatments such as hormonal treatments and chemotherapy. Dr. Oliver Sartor, a Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-14). (VIDEO) Using proton beam therapy on the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Experts at Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to treat patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. And they say initial results are encouraging. Watch: Using proton beam therapy on the heart youtu.be/hu5Ls4gKcmE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 11) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-hyeNxs4Jic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Prostate cancer is incredibly common, probably…
(2024-09-14). (Video) How testing has kept up with new COVID-19 variants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 continues to evolve, there is some good news when it comes to detecting the virus. "The tests we've used over the last three or four years don't seem to be significantly impacted by the new variants," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He says that the molecular, or PCR, tests processed in laboratories look at multiple parts of the genetic makeup of the virus, so even…
(2024-09-14). Understanding athletes with lymphoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One July evening, Allison Rosenthal, D.O., received a flurry of texts with exclamations like, "Yo, my doctor friend is famous!" "What is going on?" she thought. She soon learned that her patient, MLB pitcher Liam Hendriks, had just thanked her while accepting ESPN's Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2023 ESPYs, with more than 2.3 million people watching the broadcast that evening. Liam Hendriks "She is one of the main reasons that I am up here…
(2024-09-14). 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…
(2024-09-14). Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women's health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. This is a good time to add strength-training activities such as weightlifting to your exercise routine, Dr. Al-Araji says. May Al-Araji, MBChB "Menopause has a multisystem effect. It can affect you literally…
(2024-09-14). Profiling health in extraterrestrial space travel. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo courtesy: Axiom Mayo Clinic research is probing the effects of space travel on the health of citizens engaged in a new era of civilian spaceflights. The team led by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., studied health responses of the Axiom Mission (Ax-1) crew by monitoring the first all-civilian astronaut crew to fly to the International Space Station. The research data revealed that the health profiles of the civilian astronauts were maintained during and after the…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-14). Building the Future of Education and Research in Arizona. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Integrated Education and Research Building Arizona. Bold. Forward. is Mayo Clinic's largest and most visionary campus expansion project to date. The Integrated Education and Research Building marks the conclusion of this monumental capital expansion that more than doubled the campus square-footage and offers expanded capacity and new capabilities. A defining hallmark of Arizona. Bold. Forward. is the 150,000-square-foot Integrated Education and Research Building, which celebrates the ingenuity of teamwork that has characterized Mayo Clinic since…
(2024-09-14). 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: Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 13% of women globally, causing hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen and ovarian cysts, which can lead to infertility. PCOS is also a significant risk factor for endometrial cancer.‚Å Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic study finds dysfunctional white blood cells linked to heightened melanoma risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — About 8 to 10 million Americans over age 40 have an overabundance of cloned white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that hamper their immune systems. Although many who have this condition — called monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) — do not experience any symptoms, a new study shows they may have an elevated risk for several health complications, including melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The findings, by Mayo Clinic researchers, are published in…
(2024-09-14). Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. However, suicide is preventable. Most people want to live, but they feel stuck because of how dire their situation feels and can't see alternative solutions. For some people, their ability to…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-14). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…
(2024-09-14). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-14). Latest 'omics' technology studies the environment's influence on drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pharmacoexposomics is an emerging field of research focused on understanding how environmental exposures influence a person's response to medication. This new "omics" technology lies at the intersection of pharmacology, exposure science and personalized medicine. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects, while exposomics is the study of the exposures and other variable factors a person encounters over a lifetime, including chemical exposures, pollutants, diet and lifestyle. The combination of the two disciplines—pharmacoexposomics—explores external…
(2024-09-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Sepsis Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he's at an increased risk for sepsis because of his age and medical history. What are the signs of sepsis to watch for now that he's returned home? ANSWER: Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of sepsis — more than the number of people who die from prostate cancer,…
(2024-09-14). 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…
(2024-09-14). 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…
(2024-09-14). Maharashtra BAMS, BUMS, BHMS 2024 Choice Filling Starts. ummid.com Maharashtra CET has started from today i.e. Tuesday September 10, 2024 through its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 Choice Filling (Online Prefernce Form Filling) for Admission in First Year AYUSH and Allied Courses (BAMS, BUMS and BHMS – Group B) for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-14). Bengaluru hosts workshop on Islamic Psychotherapy for health professionals. ummid.com Muslim health professionals in India's Bengaluru in the last week had a thrilling experience when they were introduced to Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) by renowned Islamic psychologist Yaqeen Sikander.
(2024-09-14). Bihar board 10th exam 2025 registration begins. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started online registration for the Bihar Board Class 10 exam 2025 through its official website secondary.biharboardonline.com.
(2024-09-14). CBSE 10th, 12th LOC 2025: Last date of submission Oct 4. ummid.com In a reminder published Tuesday September 10, 2024, the Central Board of Education (CBSE) has asked all the registered schools and junior colleges to submit in time the List of Candidates (LOC) who have registered for Class X and Class XII board exams 2025.
(2024-09-14). Indian Air Force officer lodges rape case against senior. ummid.com A woman flying officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) has filed a police complaint against a senior Wing Commander accusing him of rape.
(2024-09-14). Maha TET 2024 application starts on mahatet.in; Last date Sept 30. ummid.com Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has started through the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test mahatet.in Online Registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2024.
(2024-09-14). Huawei tri-fold phone repair cost is as much as iPhone 16 price. ummid.com Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — world's first triple-fold smartphone, costs not only double than iPhone 16 but its repair charges too are almost as much as the Apple's new gadget.
(2024-09-14). MP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Merit List Out, Choice Filling Till Sept 17. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has released on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in MP NEET UG 2024 Second Round Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS and set to start from today Choice Filling and College Option Preference…
(2024-09-14). MP Shocker: Trainee Army officers robbed, woman friend gang raped. ummid.com In a shocking incident, two trainee Army officers were robbed while one of their female companions were gang-raped near Chhoti Jam in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh.
(2024-09-14). Shocking, Disturbing: Outbursts as Chandrachud invites Modi for puja. ummid.com Senior Supreme Court Lawyers and leaders of different opposition parties Thursday accused Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud of violating Code of Conduct for Judges after he invited PM Modi to participate in puja.
(2024-09-14). State of Palestine further close to full UN membership. ummid.com The State of Palestine Tuesday September 10, 2024 got one more step closer to the full membership of the United Nations when it was accorded a new seat in the UN General Assembly.
(2024-09-14). Supreme Court slams "bulldozer action" second time this month. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Thursday September 12, 2024 categorically called illegal the demolition of homes belonging to an accused, asserting mere alleged involvement in a crime cannot be a ground to demolish a property.
(2024-09-14). Sitaram Yechury dies, family donates body to AIIMS. ummid.com Veteran Left leader and CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury died Thursday September 12, 2024 at the age of 72.
(2024-09-14). Fayaz Mir: Mapping Candidate Before J&K Polls. ummid.com Mir Mohammad Fayaz fought his first elections in 2014 but lost against Bashir Ahmad Dar of Jammu & Kashmir People's Conference, and in the 2024 Parliament elections, he lost to Engineer Rashid from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.
(2024-09-14). HC says IAF officer's arrest in rape case could spoil his career, grants him bail. ummid.com In a ruling likely to spark outrage, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Friday (September 13, 2024) granted pre-arrest bail to the Indian Air Force (IAF) who is facing charges of sexual assault and rape.
(2024-09-14). King Faisal hospital performs world's 1st fully robotic heart transplant. ummid.com King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has successfully performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant that too without opening chest.
(2024-09-14). Watch: Thousands join re-plastering of Great Mosque of Djenne. ummid.com A powerful display of faith once again mesmerized the world as hundreds of thousands — men, women and children all, joined hands for the restoration and re-plastering of the 13th century Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali.
(2024-09-14). Watch: Fintech billionaire leads1st ever private spacewalk. ummid.com Fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman Thursday Septemebr 12, 2024 succesfully led the first-ever walk of non-professional private astronauts to space.
(2024-09-14). Maharashtra 2024 BAMS, BUMS, BHMS 1st Selection List Today. ummid.com Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is set to publish today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024 on its official website medical2024.mahacet.org NEET UG 2024 CAP Round 1 Selection List of the candidates who have registered for Admission in First Year AYUSH and allied courses – BAMS, BUMS and BHMS – Group B.
(2024-09-14). RRB NTPC CEN-05/2024: Registration starts, Last date Oct 13. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has started from today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024 Online Registration and Application for over 8,000 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2024.
(2024-09-14). UP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Merit List today, Choice filling till Sept 18. ummid.com Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) is set to release on its official website upneet.gov.in, UP NEET UG 2024 Round 2 Merit List, i.e. the merit list of candidates who have registered for the Second Round of Counselling conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other Medical Courses today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024.
(2024-09-14). Asteroid 99942 Apophis nicknamed 'God of Chaos' dashes towards Earth. ummid.com Asteroid 99942 Apophis, nicknamed 'God of Chaos' and billed as one the most dangerous near Earth objects, is fast hurtling towards our planet, and space agencies are keeping a close watch.
(2024-09-14). Dubai Ruler's daughter launches perfume 'Divorce' after dumping husband. ummid.com The daughter of Dubai Ruler, Princess Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, who hit the headlines for her public divorce announcement earlier this year, has now launched her latest venture — a new fragrance named "Divorce".
(2024-09-14). Asad Owaisi confirms 5 AIMIM candidates for 2024 Maharashtra Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi, National President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Monday announced the names of five candidates to contest the 2024 Assembly Elections in Maharashtra on the party symbol.
(2024-09-14). iPhone 16 Powered by Apple Intelligence Unpacked — What's New. ummid.com Leading smartphone brand Apple on Monday September 09, 2024 unpacked iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max that will be powered by Apple Intelligence.
(2024-09-14). Trump threatens to punish de-dollarization: 'I would not allow countries to go off the dollar'. geopoliticaleconomy.com Donald Trump told countries, "You leave the dollar, you're not doing business with the United States, because we're going to put 100% tariff on your goods".
(2024-09-14). Akron fire exposes capitalism. iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl September 12, 2024 A major chemical fire broke out unexpectedly at SMB Products in the northeast Ohio city of Akron on Sept. 5. The factory provides packaging services for aerosols and liquids. The hazardous chemicals involved in manufacturing at the plant include methanol, xylene, propane, ethanol and ether. (cleveland19.com, Sept. 7). Chemical plant fire, Akron, Ohio, Sept. 5, 2024. According to local media reports, the dangerous fire forced evacuations in the surrounding neighborhood as explosions were heard inside the building, and one firefighter was injured in the blaze. People with respir…
(2024-09-14). Filipino women in solidarity with Indian women over slain Kolkata doctor. iacenter.org September 13, 2024 This recent statement was issued from Manila, Philippines, on Aug. 20, 2024. The Filipino women's alliance GABRIELA expresses solidarity with the striking healthcare workers in India over the brutal murder and rape of a colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on Aug. 9, 2024. Protesters are demanding justice, along with improved security and protection for women healthcare workers. The general public has also condemned the continuing crisis of women's rights in India, highlighting the high rates of rape and other forms of gender-based violence across the country. While a police volunteer in…
(2024-09-14). Gordhan to be honoured with Special Official Funeral. sanews.gov.za Gordhan to be honoured with Special Official Funeral | President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that struggle stalwart and Cabinet veteran Pravin Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Thursday, 19 September 2024. | Former Minister Gordhan passed away in the early hours of Friday, 13 September 2024, at the age of 75, following a period of illness. | "On Thursday, 19 September, Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral which will encompass ceremonial elements performed by the South African Police Service. Details of this occasion will be made known in the coming days,"
(2024-09-14). Guest article: Catalonia's independence movement remains Europe's most powerful social movement. skwawkbox.org Film-maker Jordi Oriola Folch on the push for Catalan independence and the Spanish government's attempts to repress it In 2017 Catalonia naively thought that, in the context of the EU, Spain could not resort to violence as before and this would open the door to a democratic way out of the conflict with a referendum …
(2024-09-14). Shoigu makes a comeback. gilbertdoctorow.com I have not seen any comments on what I am about to describe in alternative media recently, not to mention in mainstream, which by definition only takes an interest in Vladimir Putin and could not care less about who is who in the Kremlin line-up below Number One. So much the worse for mainstream, because …
(2024-09-14). Oman Keen to Expand Port Cooperation with Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Officials from the Sultanate of Oman expressed willingness to enhance port cooperation with Iran and take advantage of the commercial infrastructures of the Imam Khomeini (RA) Port.
(2024-09-14). Iran Attends 25th Int'l Book Fair in Baghdad with 1,500 Titles. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The 25th Baghdad International Book Fair was inaugurated in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, with Iran presenting 1,500 titles at the book fair.
(2024-09-14). New Horizons Ahead of Iran, Iraq: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi hailed the Iranian president's visit to Iraq as an outcome of awesome public diplomacy that would open new horizons to relations between the two neighbors.
(2024-09-14). Iran Successfully Launches Chamran-1 Research Satellite into Orbit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran launched its Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit early Saturday, marking another significant achievement in the country's space program.
(2024-09-14). Envoy Urges UNSC to Condemn Terrorist Attack on Iranian Border Guards. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations called on the UN Security Council to condemn a fatal terrorist attack on Iranian border guards in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan and to take appropriate measures to combat terrorism in all its forms.
(2024-09-14). IRGC Chief Hails Launch of Iranian Research Satellite. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps lauded the successful launch of the homegrown Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit as a result of cooperation between the IRGC and the Iranian administration.
(2024-09-14). Iran Open to Talks But without Pressure: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi voiced Tehran's readiness to hold constructive negotiations to settle differences with the West, emphasizing that the talks must be based upon mutual respect, not pressures and threats.
(2024-09-14). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com The World Bank said global growth is stabilizing but at a weak pace. In the United States, inflation reached a 3-year low as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates next week. | Meanwhile, in China foreign trade is up while producer prices are down. The country is also moving to open up manufacturing to foreign investment. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-09-14). Cuba addressing water shortage issues. america.cgtn.com Nearly 600,000 out of the 10 million people living in Cuba have not been receiving full water supply service over the past several months. Authorities say they are addressing the factors that have caused the water system failures in order to ease the crisis. | CGTN's Luis Chirino shared the latest from the Cuban capital.
(2024-09-14). AI innovators convene amid push for greater regulation. america.cgtn.com In San Francisco, experts from the world of AI are showcasing the latest advances in the field, alongside attendees and politicians at the AI Conference who are pushing for greater regulation. | CGTN's Mark Niu brings this report from California.
(2024-09-14). Brazil wildfires affecting health. america.cgtn.com Wildfires are burning across Brazil and also neighboring nations as the region suffers through a period of severe drought and heatwaves, it seems unlikely the situation will improve in the coming weeks. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral traveled to the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, which has been reporting the highest number of fires.
(2024-09-14). Talk World Radio: Norman Solomon on Gaza War Made Invisible. davidswanson.org This is the September 18 show published early. AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking with Norman Solomon about his book, newly out in paperback: WAR MADE INVISIBLE: How America Hides the Human Toll …
(2024-09-14). Louisiana community recovers from Francine. america.cgtn.com More than 38,000 homes and businesses across the U.S. state of Louisiana remained without power on Saturday, Sept. 14, three days after Francine slammed the Gulf Coast as a Category-2 hurricane. | No fatalities from the storm have been reported, but as Toni Waterman reports, the storm damage is significant — especially in communities still in recovery mode from previous hurricanes.
(2024-09-14). 100 Black Men Turns Spotlight on Cancers at Upcoming Gaskin Community Health Walk. urbancny.com (Syracuse, NY, Sept. 14, 2024) — 100 Black Men of Syracuse will continue on Saturday, Sept. 28 its on-going campaign to address health care disparities affecting Syracuse's communities of color. The 15th edition of the annual Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Health & Wellness returns for the third consecutive year to Kirk Park, 300 W. Borden Ave., focusing on prostate and colorectal cancer awareness. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event features a 3.2-mile walk that extends along a nearby section of the Onondaga Creekwalk and will be marked by the participation of more than a dozen community partners. "Besides e…
(2024-09-14). Journalists Muhammad Bachal Ghunio and Nisar Lehri killed amid rising violence against press in Pakistan. arabnews.com
(2024-09-14). Armenia on its path to self-destruction. strategic-culture.su
(2024-09-14). BRICS, the rise of China and how the Hegemon buried the concept of "security" strategic-culture.su The first meeting of security experts/National Security Advisors under the expanded BRICS+ format in St. Petersburg unveiled quite a few nuggets. | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Cont…
(2024-09-14). UN Demands $308 Billion / Year Climate Cash from Rich Nations Fund Social Benefits for the Entire World. wattsupwiththat.com Low-income countries … need an additional $308.5 billion a year … international support will be needed to reach this goal.
(2024-09-14). Gag on Climate Reporting Is Another French Obscenity. wattsupwiththat.com For this is the proverbial slippery slope greased by powerful people's lust for control or money or both. Left alone, only the most ruthless of the politically connected get to say where it ends. Even they can't say for sure, but history tells us it ends badly.
(2024-09-14). More Horror Pictures Emerge Showing Locations of Met Office "Extreme" Record Temperatures. wattsupwiththat.com the "bottom line" is that the data have been changed to increase the warming trend. A number of attempts have been made to estimate the changes caused by numerous corruptions. "We have about 50% less global warming than the media and activists would have you believe", Watts suggests.
(2024-09-14). Japan: The situation of female prisoners. fidh.org
(2024-09-14). Thailand: A tribute to Danthong Breen (1933-2024). fidh.org
(2024-09-14). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-14). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-14). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-14). India: Renewed Ethnic Violence in Manipur State. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police fire tear gas to disperse students protesting against ethnic violence in Imphal, in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, September 10, 2024. | © 2024 Paojel Chaoba/AP Photo…
(2024-09-14). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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(2024-09-14). Chester County officials unveil the new Human Needs Network Initiative. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Chester County is combating a
(2024-09-14). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-09-14). Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Miguel Enríquez, una vida fecunda que perdura en el tiempo. workers.org Miguel Enríquez, una vida fecunda que perdura en el tiempo. Por Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein El autor es un soldado, diplomático y analista antiimperialista de Venezuela. El 5 de octubre se cumplen 50 años de la caída en combate de Miguel Enríquez, secretario general del Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR) de . . . |
(2024-09-14). Deben replantearse las bases actuales que definen la coexistencia en el planeta. cubadebate.cu Mensaje de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la Convocatoria Global de la Cumbre del Futuro, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, el 12 de septiembre de 2024, "Año 66 de la Revolución".
(2024-09-14). La Uneac que nos une. cubadebate.cu En el juego de los "buenos" y los "malos" que promueven las redes sociales, los malos, aparentemente, somos nosotros: los que decidimos ser escritores y artistas cubanos en Cuba e ir de manos con el pueblo. Los buenos —dicen ellos— se fueron y, triunfadores todos, se autoproclaman como el canon portador de los estandartes de la libertad y la más legítima cultura nacional.
(2024-09-14). 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".
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-09-14). 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".
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Cuba y el cambio de matriz energética. radiohc.cu La proxima semana se desarrollará en La Habana la Tercera Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética, una oportunidad para intercambiar experiencias y conocimientos que tributen a la estrategia de Cuba de cambiar su matriz energética.
(2024-09-14). Ampliar bloques militares adelantará derrota de EEUU, afirma RPDC. radiohc.cu Pyongyang, 14 sep (RHC) La República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC) afirmó este sábado que la ampliación de bloques militares como el Aukus solo conseguirá adelantar la derrota estratégica de Estados Unidos.
(2024-09-14). Colombia apoyará resolución de Palestina que será presentada en ONU. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 14 sep (RHC) Colombia apoyará de manera irrestricta un proyecto de resolución que presentará Palestina próximamente ante la Asamblea General de la ONU, según informó este sábado el presidente del país sudamericano, Gustavo Petro.
(2024-09-14). Residentes cubanos en Panamá exigen cese de bloqueo de EEUU a la isla. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 14 sep (RHC) La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) demandó este domingo el cese del bloqueo que impone Estados Unidos a la isla en un mensaje de respaldo al informe que detalla la hostil política.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Titulares de Cultura de Rusia y Cuba analizan proyectos conjuntos. radiohc.cu San Petersburgo, 14 sep (RHC) La ministra de Cultura de Rusia, Olga Liubimova, anunció este sábado en su canal de Telegram haber acordado proyectos cinematográficos con su homólogo cubano, Alpidio Alonso, durante un encuentro sostenido en San Petersburgo.
(2024-09-14). Canciller de Cuba reitera apoyo al gobierno de Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 sep (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reiteró este sábado el apoyo de las autoridades y el pueblo de la nación caribeña al gobierno de Colombia liderado por su mandatario, Gustavo Petro.
(2024-09-14). Alba-TCP e instituciones venezolanas rechazan injerencia del Gobierno de Estados Unidos (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Ante una nueva demostración injerencista del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, contra 16 funcionarios del Estado venezolano, el ALBA-TCP e instituciones públicas de la nación bolivariana expresaron su más absoluto rechazo ante estas medidas unilaterales y coercitivas, y defendieron la soberanía y autodeterminación de la Patria de Bolívar y Chávez.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Esteban Lazo comienza visita a Isla de la Juventud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 sep (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (parlamento), Esteban Lazo, inició este sábado una visita de trabajo en el sureño municipio de Isla de la Juventud, donde fue recibido por Lorenzo Osbel, primer secretario del Partido, en el territorio, y Ernesto Licea Mojena, presdente de la Asamblea Municipal.
(2024-09-14). Favorables perspectivas para el incremento de la colaboración, aprecian ministros de Cultura de Cuba y Rusia. cubadebate.cu Los ministros de Cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso, y de Rusia, Olga Liubimova, concertaron proyectos conjuntos en el sector, durante un encuentro en la ciudad de San Petersburgo, en la nación euroasiática. En el intercambio, en el ámbito del X Foro Internacional de las Culturas Unidas, abordaron diversos aspectos de la cooperación ruso-cubana, incluido el cine.
(2024-09-14). Roberto Chile y Alexis Díaz Pimienta estrenarán exposición en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El fotógrafo Roberto Chile y el poeta y escritor Alexis Díaz Pimienta invitan a la inauguración de la exposición conVergencias en la Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí, el próximo 26 de septiembre en La Habana. La cita será a las cinco de la tarde, en la galería el Reino de este Mundo.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). Guatemala sigue de actividades por los 203 años de Independencia. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Guatemala, 14 sep (RHC) El orgullo patrio alcanzará este sábado otro nivel cuando caravanas, colegios, empresas y vecinos prosigan con el tradicional encendido de antorchas en Guatemala, previo al 203 aniversario de la Independencia.
(2024-09-14). Defensoría en Cuba trabaja por bienestar de personas vulnerables. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) La Dirección Nacional de Defensoría de Cuba desarrolla hoy múltiples acciones para garantizar y restablecer el ejercicio de los derechos de las personas en situación de vulnerabilidad sociojurídica.
(2024-09-14). Entregan los CDR el Premio del Barrio a la CCS Cuba Socialista en la Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 sept (RHC) Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución ( CDR) entregaron el Premio del Barrio a la Cooperativa de Créditos y Servicios ( CCS) Cuba Socialista,del municipio capitalino de Marianao.
(2024-09-14). Recorrió Plan Turquino de Cienfuegos Coordinador Nacional de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 14 sept (RHC) Hasta el Plan Turquino de esta provincia del centro y sur llegó el Héroe de la República de Cuba y Coordinador Nacional de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución, Gerardo Hernández Nordelo.Cienfuegos.
(2024-09-14). Doble derrota ante España en Olimpiada de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 sep (RHC) Se cumplieron los peores pronósticos este viernes para Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Budapest 2024, cuando sus representaciones en los apartados abierto y femenino cedieron ante las de España, un resultado esperado dada la calidad de sus nóminas.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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.
(2024-09-14). 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).