positiveuniverse.com (2024-09-18). 2024-09-18 UNB: Walkie-Talkies Are Now Exploding in LebanonURGENT NEWS BLAST. There appears to have been another mass casualty terrorist attack in Lebanon. Walkie-Talkies are exploding causing many deaths and injuries.
(2024-09-18). Nine dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com 
Nine people were killed and over 300 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed nine people and wounded more than 300," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during the fun…
(2024-09-18). Second Israeli terror wave in Lebanon, explosions in shops and homes as Israel 'declares war'. skwawkbox.org 
Booby-trapped devices and batteries explode — reportedly including iPhone and solar panels, raising questions about worldwide terror threat — as Yoav Gallant announces 'extensive campaign' Israel has committed a second wave of terror atrocities in Lebanon as hundreds — as many as two thousand — more walkie-talkies and pagers, and according to some sources solar …
(2024-09-18). 2,800 Wounded, At Least Nine Killed In Lebanon After Pagers Explode. popularresistance.org Thousands have been injured and at least nine killed after handheld devices exploded en masse across Lebanon, and in some parts of Syria, in an apparent attack on Tuesday. | According to Lebanon's health minister, Firas al-Abyad, at least 2,750 people have been wounded, while more than 200 are in critical condition. That count was preliminary, as the reported toll was rising rapidly shortly after the attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon local time. | One of the eight people killed was an 8-year-old girl. Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, was reportedly minorly injured in the attack.
(2024-09-18). Eichmann in Toronto. counterpunch.org 
Last week the president of the U of T allowed the Jewish Defense League, bolstered by Toronto police, to break up, brutalize and physically assault anti-genocide protesters on the campus encampment. This was even reported in Ha-aretz but not in local news. In this article I liken the president, Merick Gertler, to Hannah Arendt'spicture of
(2024-09-18). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 345: Israel Threatens Lebanon Again. popularresistance.org The U.S. envoy to the Middle East Amos Hochstein began a visit to Israel on Monday in a new attempt to diffuse tensions between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet today to discuss a plan to "enlarge the objectives of the war" on the Lebanese front. | Israeli media reported that the U.S. presented a new proposal to define the border line between Israel and Lebanon, which Israel reportedly rejected ahead of Hochstein's arrival. | Meanwhile, Israel's Kan channel reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed verbally with his war minister Yoav Gallan during a cabinet me…
(2024-09-18). Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.
(2024-09-18). Resistance groups denounce Israel's cyberattack on Lebanon. workers.org 
The following statements condemning Israel's cyberattack in Lebanon by detonating thousands of pagers were posted on Sept. 17, 2024, by Resistance News Network. Hamas: We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), strongly condemn the Zionist terrorist aggression that targeted Lebanese citizens by detonating communication devices in various areas of Lebanese . . . |
(2024-09-18). Resistance groups denounce Israel's cyberattack on Lebanon. workers.org The following statements condemning Israel's cyberattack in Lebanon by detonating thousands of pagers were posted on Sept. 17, 2024, by Resistance News Network. Hamas: We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), strongly condemn the Zionist terrorist aggression that targeted Lebanese citizens by detonating communication devices in various areas of Lebanese . . . |
(2024-09-18). Ukraine War Turns Into Russian Roulette. popularresistance.org U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with U.S. President Joe Biden in the White House on Friday with the question of the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine to hit deep inside Russia on their agenda of conversation. But there were no announcements, nor was there any joint press conference. | Starmer later told the media that the talks were "productive" but concentrated on "strategy" rather than a "particular step or tactic." He did not signal any decision on allowing Kiev to fire long-range missiles into Russia. | Starmer said no final decision had been taken on the Storm Shadow missiles and hinted that further…
(2024-09-18). Israeli terror attack in Lebanon injures thousands, kills 9. wsws.org Israel launched a coordinated attack throughout Lebanon Tuesday, triggering tiny bombs which it had hidden in thousands of pagers that exploded simultaneously, killing nine people and wounding 2,750 others.
(2024-09-18). Israel's Device Attacks in Lebanon Reveal it's Military Limits, with Mike Prysner. mintpressnews.com Detonating countless pagers, now two-way radios as well, scattered all over a wide-ranging civilian population with no knowledge or accountability of where they would detonate fits any Western definition of terrorism. | On Tuesday, Israeli intelligence services detonated thousands of pager devices used by members of Hezbollah's military units and institutions. | This Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Intelligence detonated a second wave of explosives during the funerals of those killed in the first attack. | It is clear that Israel's goal in the following attacks was to increase paranoia and fear in Hezbollah's ranks…
(2024-09-18). Iraq's Nujaba says will target all Israeli settlements after Lebanon terrorist attacks. presstv.ir Iraq's Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba has vowed to open fire on all Israeli settlements in response to the occupying regime's terrorist attacks in Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). 'Thirst for blood': Syria says Israel terror attacks in Lebanon shows its 'desire to expand war'. presstv.ir Syria says the Israeli regime's recent deadly attack on Lebanon reflects its warlike and bloodthirsty nature.
(2024-09-18). Pagers used for terrorism in Lebanon 'made in Hungary': Taiwan's Gold Apollo. presstv.ir Taiwanese company Gold Apollo says the pagers used in a recent deadly attack on Lebanon had been made by a Hungarian firm.
(2024-09-18). Budapest company made pagers under its brand: Gold Apollo. newarab.com 
Taiwanese company Gold Apollo said Wednesday that it authourised its brand on the The AR-924 pagers used by the Hezbollah militants were manufactured by BAC Consulting KFT, based in Hungary's capital, according to a statement released Wednesday by Gold Apollo . | "According to the cooperation agreement, we authorise BAC to use our brand trademark for product sales in designated regions, but…
(2024-09-18). Iraq condemns Israel's pager attack on Lebanon, dispatches aid. newarab.com 
The governments of Thousands of people in Lebanon and Syria have been wounded and at least 12 killed when pagers belonging to Hezbollah-linked personnel and other in…
(2024-09-18). Exploding pagers kill 9, injure thousands in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah pagers explode, memes erupt, but not all Israelis are laughing. haaretz.com This feat was monumental, but if it leads to further ruin, it won't be its ingenuity it's remembered for…
(2024-09-18). Flamboyant cyber operations like the 'pagers attack' in Lebanon are no substitute for strategy. haaretz.com As Israel knows well, a mass casualty attack creates national insecurity, which in turn can create immense public pressure on decision-makers. But if the goal of the strike was to produce such an effect in Lebanon and weaken Hezbollah, that may turn out to be a far-reaching ambition…
(2024-09-18). At Least 9 Killed, 2,800 Wounded in Lebanon Pager Explosions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese health ministry said at least nine people have been killed and 2,800 others wounded in explosion of wireless communication devices, known as pagers, in Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). Pagers Used in Israeli Cyberterrorism on Lebanon Likely Made in Taiwan: Expert. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A cybersecurity analyst said pagers tied to Israeli cyberterrorism against Lebanon were likely produced by Taiwan's Apollo Paging Electronics.
(2024-09-18). No IRGC Force Martyred in Lebanon Pager Blasts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps denied stories that IRGC forces have been martyred in the explosions of handheld pagers across Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). A Brief History of Booby-Trapping Electronics to Blow Up>. theintercept.com 
Two large-scale, coordinated attacks this week rocked Lebanon — the latest iteration in a historical pattern of booby-trapping electronics. | On Tuesday, one attack
(2024-09-18). European airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv after Israeli 'exploding pager' terror attack in Lebanon. skwawkbox.org 
More economic consequences for rogue state German national airline Lufthansa and French national carrier Air France announced yesterday that they have suspended all flights to on Tel Aviv, Israel's most populous city, after Israel's terror attack in Lebanon in which the regime detonated pagers, killing at least nine people including a nine-year-old girl, and wounded …
(2024-09-18). Why the US is Militarily a Paper Tiger. thesiriusreport.com 
Following the recent Houthi hypersonic missile strike on Tel Aviv, we highlight why by extension the US is militarily a paper tiger, in light of this and other developments we have witnessed in recent years.
(2024-09-18). 10 Years of Houthi-Iranian Presence in Yemen. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). Iran Supports Lasting Peace in Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Tehran's support for lasting peace and security in Yemen under the auspices of the United Nations.
(2024-09-18). Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government. wsws.org Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel's genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.
(2024-09-18). Berlin supports US-British missile plans against Russia. wsws.org At a joint press conference with his Lithuanian counterpart Lurynas Kasčiūnas last Friday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius claimed that the use of long-range NATO weapons against targets on Russian territory was covered by international law.
(2024-09-18). Mapping the range of Storm Shadow missiles in the Ukraine-Russia war. aljazeera.com These cruise missiles have a range of 250km (155 miles). What does this mean for Russia?
(2024-09-18). Some Whys? An Open Letter to President Biden. counterpunch.org 
Mr. President, The ongoing wars in Gaza, the West Bank and Ukraine raise serious questions about American foreign policy, questions that call for honest answers. 1. Gaza Why do you continue to enable Israel's genocide against Palestinian civilians in Gaza? The death toll from IDF bombs and missiles has reached more than 40,000 (not counting untold
(2024-09-18). North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week. aljazeera.com The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Media watchdog condemns Israel's 'harassment' move to strip Al Jazeera journalists of press passes. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The International Press Institute (IPI) has strongly condemned the Israeli government's recent decision to revoke the press passes of Al Jazeera journalists, months after the global news outlet was banned in the country. "The Israeli government's decision to revoke Al Jazeera press passes highlights a broader and deeply alarming pattern of harassment…
(2024-09-18). Split verdict finds Uhuru 3 not guilty of being 'Russian agents'. workers.org 
Protest before trial supports Uhuru 3 defendants. Sept. 16, 2024 — In a closely watched case of U.S. federal political speech persecution, on Sept. 12, an all-white jury in Tampa, Florida, delivered a split decision, finding the Uhuru 3 not guilty of being agents of the Russian government. This was . . . |
(2024-09-18). Thursday 9/19: The Political Victory of the Uhuru 3 / Build the Uhuru Solidarity Movement! indybay.org Zoom meeting | Register at http: //tinyurl.com/buildusmwest…
(2024-09-18). Secret Service director talks about global conflict, while NATO wants long-range strikes on Russia. infobrics.org However, the (acting) SS Director and the failed assassin aren't the only ones pushing for WW3. Namely, the outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg openly supports the Kiev regime's use of Western-made weapons to strike targets deeper within Russia.
(2024-09-18). Nearly a year of the Gaza genocide: The way forward in the fight against war. wsws.org As millions of students are re-entering their classrooms in schools, colleges and university campuses across the UK, a blunt warning must be issued: The threat of world war and fascism is greater today than at any point since the 1930s.
(2024-09-18). As a Former Hostage of the Palestinian Resistance, I Refuse to Support Genocide. truthout.org I was a hostage in 1970 at age 13, caught in global events that were beyond my capacity to comprehend. I was held, together with my younger sister, for a week under difficult conditions. It began when the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine commandeered our aircraft not long after we left Frankfurt, a stopover on our trip from Israel to New York City, where we lived. I had visited close… |
(2024-09-18). 'Silence is violence' – Pro-Gaza demonstrators in Rotterdam urge end to Israel genocide. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched across the streets of Rotterdam.
(2024-09-18). Rohingya Crisis: A Call for Repatriation or Resettlement. pressenza.com The Rohingya people, victims of genocide and ethnic cleansing by Myanmar's military junta, continue to face severe displacement and hardship. The internal crisis in Myanmar, particularly the renewed hostilities between the Arakan Army and the Junta, along with targeted attacks on Rohingya settlements, has intensified the flow of refugees into Bangladesh. Reports indicate that 15,000 refugees have recently crossed into Bangladesh via the Ukhia-Teknaf border, with more waiting to follow. Despite efforts by Bangladesh's Border Guard (BGB) to prevent further entries, the situation remains critical. Over a million Roh…
(2024-09-18). Terrorism 'inseparable' part of Israel's evil nature: Iran parliament speaker. presstv.ir The Iranian parliament speaker says terrorism and murder of innocent civilians are an intrinsic quality of the Zionist regime.
(2024-09-18). Palestine-Israel and A Moral Dilemma Concerning War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
Most American Jews perceive the conflict between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians according to some variation of the Zionist narrative. That is that Israel's creation was a legitimate response to historical antisemitism and particularly the Holocaust. The Palestinians are classified in much the same category as the American Indians. That is, the struggle is between a
(2024-09-18). Deception, Bribery and Blackmail – How Israel was Born. ummid.com Zionists resorted to deception, bribery, and blackmail and brought pressure on United Nations General Assembly to pass the resolution to partition Palestine.
(2024-09-18). Iran UN Envoy Holds Israel Accountable for Beirut Pager Explosions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations condemned the Israeli regime's recent cyber terrorist act of detonating communication devices in Beirut, saying the Zionists must be held accountable for this heinous crime that has also injured Iran's ambassador to Lebanon.
(2024-09-18). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Number of children killed by Israel in West Bank doubles. newarab.com 
The number of According to a new report from Save the Children, 158 children have been killed since last October, as raids by Israeli forces and attacks by
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/27: Richard Hardigan The Wild West Bank: Lawless Settlers. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via zoom: | zoom.us/j/91968837793?pwd=KWrbN71lYYtRhr… | Meeting ID: 919 6883 7793 | Passcode: 791889…
(2024-09-18). Sanders Launches Bid to Block Biden Administration's $20B Weapons Sale to Israel. truthout.org On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) formally announced that he is preparing to introduce legislation that leverages U.S. law to block the Biden administration's massive $20 billion weapons sale to Israel, citing Israel's "illegal and indiscriminate" massacres of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Sanders is planning to file the resolutions next week… |
(2024-09-18). Palestinian poll finds big drop in support for October 7 Hamas attack. haaretz.com The survey marks the first time since the Hamas offensive that a poll found a majority of Gazan respondents judging it as a mistake. It was accompanied by a drop in support for the attack in the West Bank, though a majority of 64 percent of respondents there thought it was the correct move…
(2024-09-18). Most of the World Agrees Israel's Occupation of Palestine Must End. The U.S. Is Fine With It. theintercept.com 
The United States voted against a U.N. resolution that sets a 12-month timeframe to end Israel's illegal occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
(2024-09-18). Friday 9/27: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org In front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-09-18). US envoy Thomas-Greenfield defends using veto against Palestine. newarab.com 
New York ⚪ U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, defended her country's repeated use of the The U.S. has vetoed five resolutions, including three calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, one Russian oral amendment, and a proposal for full Palestinian membership in the U.N. | In remarks to Al-Araby A…
(2024-09-18). Colombian president warns rebel attack threatens peace process. aljazeera.com Attack on military base blamed on ELN rebels, who were engaged in peace talks until ceasefire agreement ended in August.
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Injured Cyclist Briefly Regains Consciousness To See RFK Jr. Dragging Him Into Kitchen. theonion.com MALIBU, CA—Groaning as his bruised head thumped along the tiled flooring, 35-year-old injured cyclist Paul Zablocki briefly regained consciousness to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dragging him by the legs into the former presidential candidate's kitchen, sources reported Wednesday. Confused and bleary-eyed upon awakening, Zablocki reportedly noticed a feral aroma of what seemed to be …
(2024-09-18). Selling War: How Raytheon and Boeing Fund the Push for NATO's Nuclear Expansion. mintpressnews.com 
A MintPress investigation reveals that the Atlantic Council's call for NATO nuclear deployments is directly tied to millions in donations from weapons manufacturers who profit from war escalation.
(2024-09-18). Democracy Now! 2024-09-18 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 18, 2024; Israel Blamed as Pager Explosions in Lebanon Kill 12 & Injure 2,800; Hezbollah Vows to Respond; Georgia's Deadly Abortion Ban: The Tragic Deaths of Two Black Women, Candi Miller & Amber Thurman | Headlines for September 18, 2024; Israel Blamed as Pager Explosions in Lebanon Kill 12 & Injure 2,800; Hezbollah Vows to Respond; Georgia's Deadly Abortion Ban: The Tragic Deaths of Two Black Women, Candi Miller & Amber Thurman…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah condemns Israel's cyberattack in Lebanon. workers.org 
The following statement was issued by Hezbollah on Sept. 17, 2024, by @Suppressed News on X. The first confirmed death was a 10-year-old girl named Fatima Abdullah from Beirut, Lebanon, due to a Pager device exploding after a cyberattack by Israel. Hezbollah fighters After thoroughly reviewing all the current facts, . . . |
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah vows to continue pro-Gaza ops as death toll from pager blasts rises to 12. presstv.ir Hezbollah vows to continue its anti-Israeli strikes, adding that the recent Israeli atrocity that caused maximal casualties in Lebanon will only strengthen its resolve to keep up its resistance operations.
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah vows to avenge Israel after deadly pager blasts. newarab.com 
Hezbollah vowed on Wednesday to retaliate against Israel after thousands of There was no immediate comment from Israel on the explosions that killed 12 people, including two children, and wounded up to 2,800 others. | Iran-backed Hezbollah vowed Wednesday to continue its fight against Israel in support of Gaza, while reiterating it would avenge the attack. | "This path is ongoing and separate from the difficult reckoning…
(2024-09-18). Israel says foiled Hezbollah assassination plot. newarab.com 
Israel's A Shin Bet statement, which said the plot was foiled "in its final stages", was issued
(2024-09-18). Taiwanese, Hungarian firms at centre of Hezbollah pager mystery. newarab.com 
A Taiwanese manufacturing firm has been thrust into what has become a global paper trial over how Gold Apollo in New Taipei had its office raided by police on Wednesday, with its director faci…
(2024-09-18). New wave of explosions in Lebanon as hand-held radios blow up. newarab.com A new wave of explosions has hit Lebanon after hand-held radios reportedly blew up across the country on Wednesday in regions with a large Hezbollah presence. | Witnesses and security sources said that the communication devices that exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday are hand-held radios, different to Hezbollah earlier on Wednesday vowed to retaliate against Israel after thousand…
(2024-09-18). Taiwanese, Hungarian firms at centre of Hezbollah pager mystery. newarab.com A Taiwanese manufacturing firm has been thrust into what has become a global paper trail over how Gold Apollo in New Taipei had its office raided by police on Wednesday, with its director facing…
(2024-09-18). The history of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. aljazeera.com Yesterday's dramatic pager attack on Hezbollah operatives was just the latest salvo in a decades-long battle.
(2024-09-18). 14 killed, over 450 wounded in new Hezbollah-targeted radio device explosions, Lebanon says. haaretz.com The explosions, involving Hezbollah's radio devices, occurred just over 24 hours after Tuesday's pager blasts, which killed 11 and injured nearly 4,000. Israel's Defense Minister Gallant stated on Wednesday that 'the war is entering a new phase'…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah pager blast: Everything you need to know on Tuesday's Israel-attributed attack. haaretz.com While Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attacks, attributing the booby-trapped devices to the Mossad, Israel has not taken responsibility for the detonations that killed at least 12 people and wounded some 2,800 more across Lebanon…
(2024-09-18). Israeli army division diverted from Gaza fighting to Lebanon border amid Hezbollah escalation. haaretz.com The Israeli army is also implementing a limited reserve recruitment to supplement the forces on the northern front. The IDF's top northern general said the army 'is determined to change the security situation as soon as possible'…
(2024-09-18). Hezbollah Vows Continued Pro-Gaza Ops after Deadly Pager Explosions in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement pledged to continue its anti-Israeli attacks in solidarity with Gaza, following a series of deadly pager explosions in Lebanon that left at least 12 dead.
(2024-09-18). Second Day of Explosions Targets Hezbollah Devices, Killing 9 in Lebanon. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). BRICS to Discuss Accelerated Use of Local Currencies at Summit. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging-market nations will discuss deepening the use of local currencies in trade between member states at a summit in South Africa next week, the nation's ambassador to the bloc said…
(2024-09-18). Scholz disavows Kiev over using German weapons to attack Russian territory. infobrics.org Germany has ignored Israel's weapons purchase request since 2023.
(2024-09-18). Joining BRICS Will Be Recognition for Malaysia as Global Middle Economic Power. infobrics.org Economy minister Rafizi Ramli says it will not affect its international relations as Malaysia practices neutral principles in dealing with global issues…
(2024-09-18). Rise of India Through Economic Corridors. infobrics.org Under the Modi regime, India's foreign policy has seen considerable changes in geopolitical strategies, economic development, and power shifts in the global arena…
(2024-09-18). Zelensky openly calls for terrorism against ordinary Russians. infobrics.org According to the Ukrainian president, by using terror against Russians, Kiev would be able to make local people turn against Putin.
(2024-09-18). Turning People Into Involuntary Suicide Bombers To Fight Terrorism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel just turned thousands of Lebanese people into involuntary suicide bombers in the name of fighting terrorism.
(2024-09-18). Lebanon Pager EXPLOSION With Lebanese Journalist Rania Khalek + Craig Mokhiber On Self Defense. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-18). Israeli cyberattack on Lebanon is terrorism. workers.org 
Workers World condemns in the strongest terms the Sept. 17 terrorist act of the Israeli state: the cyberattack involving thousands of coordinated pager explosions that have so far killed 21 people, including two children. The son of a Lebanese Member of Parliament Ali Ammar was also killed. Explosion in Beirut . . . |
(2024-09-18). 450 Wounded, 14 Dead After Lebanon Hit With Second Wave of Device Explosions. truthout.org People across Lebanon were hit with a second round of handheld device explosions on Wednesday, wounding over 450 people as hospitals are already overwhelmed with the scores of people injured across the country in a similar attack orchestrated by Israel the day before. At least 14 people were killed by a wave of walkie talkie explosions, according to an initial count by Lebanon's health… |
(2024-09-18). Iran condemns Lebanon's deadly pager explosions as Israeli 'mass murder'. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned the deadly pager explosions across Lebanon as an act of mass murder perpetrated by the occupying Israeli regime.
(2024-09-18). 'We call it terrorism': Netizens react to mass pager explosions in Lebanon by Israel. presstv.ir Social media is abuzz with condemnation of pager explosions in Lebanon that have resulted in nearly 3,000 casualties in the latest terrorist act by Israel.
(2024-09-18). Iran's medical team arrives in Lebanon to assist victims of Israeli terrorist attacks. presstv.ir A medical relief delegation from the IRCS has arrived in Lebanon to assist the victims of the Israeli regime's recent attack in the Arab country.
(2024-09-18). Lebanon pager blasts disgrace to the West: Iranian president. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Israel's pager detonations in Lebanon are a shame for the regime's Western backers, not least the United States.
(2024-09-18). CAIR Calls on Biden to Condemn Israeli Govt for Killing Children, Maiming Civilians in Lebanon Pager Attack. fightbackbetter.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Biden…
(2024-09-18). Turning People Into Involuntary Suicide Bombers To Fight Terrorism. thealtworld.com 
Israel just turned thousands of Lebanese people into involuntary suicide bombers in the name of fighting terrorism. | At least nine people have been killed and thousands injured in According
(2024-09-18). Shock, disbelief in Lebanon after Israeli-linked pager blasts. newarab.com A day after a chain of explosive
(2024-09-18). Two children among 12 dead in Lebanon pager blasts: minister. newarab.com 
Hundreds of the wireless devices exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday, hours after Israel said it was broadening the aims of the Israel has yet to c…
(2024-09-18). Air France, Transavia extend Israel flight suspension until Friday amid Lebanon escalation. haaretz.com The French and Dutch airlines have announced that they will not resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport before September 20. British airline Virgin Atlantic stated it will resume its Tel Aviv-London flights as scheduled next week…
(2024-09-18). Despite lacking clearance, Netanyahu briefs defense chief contender on Lebanon amid coalition talks. haaretz.com Netanyahu is updating Knesset Member Gideon Sa'ar on the war to prevent talks on Sa'ar's coalition entry from collapsing. A security source called the prime minister's actions 'outrageously irresponsible' for political deals…
(2024-09-18). Mayhem across Lebanon after simultaneous pager blasts. ummid.com Hospitals have been flooded by dead and wounded as people are exploding on roads after simultaneous 'pager blasts' in Lebanon bordering Israel.
(2024-09-18). Iran Condemns Pager Blasts in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned simultaneous pager explosions across Lebanon, which have killed at least nine people and wounded nearly 2,800 others.
(2024-09-18). Iraqi Resistance Group Vows Retaliation against Israel after Terrorist Attack on Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) —An Iraqi resistance group has vowed to target Israeli settlements across the occupied Palestinian territories following a terrorist cyberattack on Lebanon that left at least eleven people dead and nearly 3,000 thousands injured.
(2024-09-18). Rumors Denied about Health of Iran's Beirut Envoy after Pager Blasts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's embassy in Lebanon denied rumors that Iranian envoy to Beirut Mojtaba Amani has lost his sight in the wake of Tuesday's pager explosions in the Arab country.
(2024-09-18). Ten Killed, over 450 Wounded As More Electronic Devices Explode in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Numerous explosions rocked homes and offices in Beirut and elsewhere in Lebanon, killing and injuring many people on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Israeli military confirms 4 troopers killed, several injured in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has announced the death of four of its occupation forces and the injury of several others in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
(2024-09-18). UN General Assembly Passes a Resolution to End Israeli Occupation. truthout.org The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding that the Israeli government end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months, affirming a recent International Court of Justice opinion that deemed the decadeslong occupation unlawful. The Palestine-led resolution, co-sponsored by dozens of nations, calls on Israel to swiftly withdraw "all its… |
(2024-09-18). Seven Pacific no votes in 'historic' UN General Assembly demand for swift end to Israeli occupation. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding that the Israeli government end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months — but half of the countries that voted against are from the Pacific. Affirming a recent International Court of Justice opinion that deemed the decades-long occupation unlawful, the opposition…
(2024-09-18). CovertAction Bulletin: Debate Shows Harris and Trump are Two Sides of the Same Coin. covertactionmagazine.com The first and maybe only debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris happened just after we recorded our last show on Tuesday, September 10th. Over nearly two hours, the candidates attempted to talk over and through each other, regurgitating some of the same old talking points of each of their campaigns…
(2024-09-18). The Smoke and Mirrors Game of War in Eastern Congo. covertactionmagazine.com "Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things"—Isaac Newton "And simple truth miscalled simplicity" — William Shakespeare [This article is Part 2 of "Sun City: How the Anglo American Networks Took Power in Rwanda and DRC Using Tutsi Supremacy and Minority Rights"—Editors] Paul Kagame's Rwanda Fabricated …
(2024-09-18). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org 
Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . |
(2024-09-18). The Sphinx and the Sultan. fpif.org At least one thing is now obvious in the Middle East: the Biden administration has failed abjectly in its objectives there, leaving the region in dangerous disarray. Its primary stated foreign policy goal has been to rally its partners in the region to cooperate with the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu while upholding a "rules-based" international order and blocking
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Gaza Health Ministry condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli jail. presstv.ir The Gaza Strip's health ministry has denounced the death of a Palestinian doctor during his detention in an Israeli jail, calling for Israel to be held accountable for its crimes against medical staff in the besieged enclave.
(2024-09-18). Palestina condena continuos ataques israelíes contra escuelas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El Ministerio de Educación palestino condenó hoy los continuos ataques israelíes contra instituciones del sector tanto en la Franja de Gaza como en Cisjordania.
(2024-09-18). UN experts accuse Israel of 'starvation campaign' in Gaza & demand end to Western complicity. nationofchange.org This comes as the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, is accusing Israel in a new report of carrying out a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza.
(2024-09-18). China's first university in Israel closes, pulls out. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Egypt won't accept security changes on Gaza border: FM. newarab.com 
Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intesified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com 
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Thousands of Gaza amputees to receive prosthetic limbs. newarab.com 
Thousands of Gazans who lost their limbs due to Israel's war on the enclave will be receiving prosthetic limbs. | Sky News reports that the Jordan-led initiative involves UK-based companies Koalaa and Amparo, both of which have developed "easy-to-fit" sockets for upper and lower limb prosthetics. | The Brigadier General Mustafa al Hiyari, from the Jordanian A…
(2024-09-18). Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu to expel north Gaza civilians. newarab.com 
A group of 27 Israeli ministers and members of the Knesset are calling for the Israeli Prime Minister to expel civilians in In a letter to The plan…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Biden's Bear Hug of Netanyahu. counterpunch.org 
At least one thing is now obvious in the Middle East: the Biden administration has failed abjectly in its objectives there, leaving the region in dangerous disarray. Its primary stated foreign policy goal has been to rally its partners in the region to cooperate with the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu while upholding a
(2024-09-18). Israeli army spotter to Oct. 7 inquiry panel: 'Military didn't listen to what we reported'. haaretz.com A spotter in the Nahal Oz IDF base told a civil commission of inquiry that their warnings of 'crazy disturbances' in Hamas' conduct in the months leading up to the October 7 attack were ignored, and that they had no instructions as to what to do in case of an incursion…
(2024-09-18). War, apartheid, dehumanization: Polls reveal bleak parallels between Palestinians and Israelis. haaretz.com The latest joint Palestinian-Israeli Pulse survey shows a striking symmetry: Both Israelis and Palestinians feel that their victimhood justifies violence toward the other side…
(2024-09-18). Jewish Chronicle scandal: When 'pro-Israel' means becoming a megaphone for the Netanyahu government. haaretz.com The venerable British Jewish paper has increasingly abandoned journalistic integrity in order to champion causes widely associated with the Israeli right. In Israel too, parts of the media share its descent from reporting to propaganda…
(2024-09-18). 'Trump and Harris are focusing on the Jewish vote': Haaretz answers your questions about the U.S. election. haaretz.com
(2024-09-18). Officials in Israeli jail accused of covering up rape of female guards by prisoner. haaretz.com The prisoner, Mahmoud Atallah, was accused of a series of rapes and other sexual offenses against two female soldiers serving as guards in Israeli jails in 2015 and 2016. The former commander of Gilboa Prison and the intelligence officer were accused of failing to report the assaults…
(2024-09-18). 100,000 in East Jerusalem face severe water crisis; Israel blames the Palestinian Authority. haaretz.com A month ago, the Israeli government pledged to address the water shortage in East Jerusalem's Kufr Aqab, under Jerusalem's municipal jurisdiction, but has taken no action. In response to a High Court petition, Israel now claims the responsibility lies with the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-09-18). 'Jerusalem's Burj Khalifa': Israeli capital's tallest building approved. haaretz.com Jerusalem's Planning and Building Committee rejected objections to the construction of the 40-story Epstein Tower, but ordered its height reduced by 30 meters. Opponents of its consturction will likely ask for another hearing or seek legal proceedings…
(2024-09-18). Haaretz Hebrew runs front-page ads poking Sara Netanyahu, Israel's police chief. haaretz.com After the Prime Minister's wife reportedly had to approve bringing Gideon Sa'ar into the government, Haaretz used a front-page ad to poke fun at her. Another front-page spread greeted Israel's new allegedly homophobic police chief…
(2024-09-18). UN overwhelmingly adopts resolution to impose sanctions, arms embargo on Israel. haaretz.com The U.S. urged the General Assembly to reject the resolution demanding Israel end its 'unlawful presence' in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, arguing it undermines the two-state solution, but lacked veto power.
(2024-09-18). Germany halts war weapons exports to Israel amid alleged humanitarian law violations, source says. haaretz.com A German source said arms export approvals to Israel are on hold due to legal challenges. The Gaza war has caused friction within Germany's government, with the Chancellery supporting Israel and the Greens-led economy and foreign ministries criticizing Netanyahu…
(2024-09-18). Why hasn't Israel assassinated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza? haaretz.com The Shin Bet security service has set up two special assassination-planning teams, one just for Sinwar. He's shunning cellphones and computers, and probably even wears gloves when he writes his notes, but Israeli security officials are sure he's living on borrowed time…
(2024-09-18). UN vote to end Israeli Occupation of Palestine. ummid.com The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 a historic resolution that calls Israel to end the occupation of the Palestinian lands.
(2024-09-18). 'An act of terror': Israel behind pager explosions that killed 11, wounded thousands. therealnews.com 
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(2024-09-18). Facing the Possibility of More Weapons Embargoes, Israel Copes. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly for immediate end to Israeli occupation and trade. skwawkbox.org 
124-14 in favour of resolution — Starmer government shamefully abstains The United Nations General Assembly has today voted overwhelmingly for Israel to immediately end its occupation of Palestinian territory and withdraw all its forces and settlements — and for all UN member states to end any trade with Israel that might in any way support …
(2024-09-18). Report: Legal Challenges Lead Germany To Freeze Arms Exports to Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). US: Blinken briefed on Ukraine plan to push Russia to end war. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Egypt's 2036 and 2040 Olympic bid: Is there potential to win? newarab.com 
The global sporting landscape has evolved significantly over the years. | Historically, Western countries This Western-centric approach shaped events like the Olympics and the World Cup, often overlooking the potential of the MENA region. | For instance, in the 1966 World Cup, only one of the…
(2024-09-18). A year in exile: The fading hopes of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians>. newarab.com 
Yerevan, Armenia – Twenty-year-old Susanna Hovsepyan recalls her final September in Although any military-related item could have endangered her and the Her father, a serviceman,…
(2024-09-18). Dearborn: A mini-encyclopaedia of Arab-American life in the US. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Arms industry 'deeply entrenched' in UK govt, CAAT report says. newarab.com 
The arms industry plays a major role in influencing A new report by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and the World Peace Foundation has claimed that defence companies have regular access to senior government figures, including a "dedicated arms export promotion agency" in the business department. | The report sounds the alarm over the arms industry's ap…
(2024-09-18). Iran's president names first Sunni governor in 45 years. newarab.com 
Iran's new president, Arash Zerehtan was appointed head of the western state, IRNA news agency said, citing government spokesman Fatemeh Mohajerani. | He is the first Sunni to be made a regional governor in the predominantly
(2024-09-18). IRGC commander Qaani in Baghdad to push U.S. withdrawal. newarab.com 
Baghdad — Mohammed Imad ⚪ General Qaani's visit comes amid an ongoing political crisis, following last month's revelation of…
(2024-09-18). Jordan's king swears in new government led by technocrat. newarab.com 
Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…
(2024-09-18). Matt Nelson, 3rd in US to self-immolate over Gaza, remains alive. newarab.com 
On 11 September, a man identifying himself as Matt Nelson spoke on a
(2024-09-18). Mixed feelings in Gaza on Hamas chief Sinwar's upcoming speech. newarab.com 
According to Hamas senior official Osama Hamdan, the Islamic movement's political bureau chief Remarking to AFP on Monday, Hamdan said, "Sinwar will deliver his direct message to our people and to the world and to confirm that he will never leave Palestine as he did everything to liberate our lands." | Hamadan added the Palestinia…
(2024-09-18). Two killed near Algerian-Moroccan border amid rise in attacks. newarab.com 
In On Monday, 16 September, an armed group killed two shepherds in a forested area of Beni Snouss in western Algeria, near the Moroccan borders. The victims, Abdelhamid Jorda and Abdelkader Ben Chert, aged 40 an…
(2024-09-18). US hate crimes hearing overshadowed by senator's 'extremism'. newarab.com 
A historic US congressional hearing on the proliferation of hate crime in the US was overshadowed by a series of questions seemingly accusing an Arab speaker of supporting Hamas, At the centre of the hearing was the case of Wadea Al-Fayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy from Plainfield, Illinois near
(2024-09-18). The Dilemma of Arab & Muslim voters in the US elections. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). A year in exile: The fading hopes of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians. newarab.com Yerevan, Armenia – Twenty-year-old Susanna Hovsepyan recalls her final September in Although any military-related item could have endangered her and the Her father, a serviceman,…
(2024-09-18). Iraq parliament closer to pass personal status law amendments. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Saudi oil giant spends over $1bn on 'sportswashing' deals. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Developing Countries Demand Withdrawal Of Sanctions By US, Allies. popularresistance.org In the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held in Geneva on Friday, September 13, China and several other developing countries from across the world denounced all forms of illegal unilateral coercive measures by the US and its allies, demanding their immediate and unconditional withdrawal. | The interactive session was held to discuss the latest report submitted by Alena Douhan, the UN special rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures, to the UNHRC on September 9. Representatives from various countries agreed that these unilateral sanctions, as they are commonly referred t…
(2024-09-18). US Senator Lindsey Graham: Ukraine Sits On 'Trillion Dollars Of Minerals'. popularresistance.org US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that Washington must support Ukraine because of its lucrative natural resources. | During a visit to Kiev in September, Graham published a video standing next to Ukrainian leader Zelensky, in which the US senator said, "They're sitting on a trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good to our economy". | "They just need weapons", Graham implored, calling for more arms shipments to Kiev. | The US senator added that Ukraine is "trying to stop the Russians, so we don't have to fight them". | Zelensky expressed gratitude for the "bipartisan support" he has received in Wash…
(2024-09-18). Despite prison, torture, this Kashmiri politician won't give up on India. aljazeera.com As Kashmir votes in its first regional elections in a decade, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para battles his own demons to contest.
(2024-09-18). Candi Miller Died a Preventable Death Directly Tied to Georgia's Abortion Ban. truthout.org At least two women in Georgia have died since the state's six-week abortion ban went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Candi Miller and Amber Thurman, both Black women and mothers to young children, died after they were unable to access care for rare but typically treatable complications caused by medication abortion. We hear more from ProPublica editor Ziva Branstetter… |
(2024-09-18). J.D. Vance Indicates Elon Musk's "Efficiency" Cuts Would Include Social Security. truthout.org In a recent interview, Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance suggested that multi-billionaire Elon Musk would consider making cuts to Social Security if Donald Trump is elected president this fall. Earlier in September, Trump pledged to create a "government efficiency commission" tasked with making cuts to federal spending. He also said that he had discussed the idea with Musk… |
(2024-09-18). Poll Finds 1 in 7 Republicans Would "Take Action" to Overturn Trump Loss. truthout.org A poll conducted by the World Justice Project — an organization that examines how residents of dozens of countries around the world view their governments — shows that most Republicans are skeptical of the U.S.'s electoral process, with one in seven GOP voters saying they won't accept the outcome and will "take action" if Donald Trump loses the presidential election. |
(2024-09-18). Springfield City Manager Told Vance Staffers Claims Against Haitians Were False. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance — the GOP presidential and vice presidential nominees, respectively — are continuing to push racist lies about Haitian immigrants in Ohio, despite being told by city officials and residents that the claims are patently false. Vance shared the lies vilifying Haitian immigrants in the city of Springfield, Ohio, on social media earlier… |
(2024-09-18). Amazon Delivery Drivers in New York Join Teamsters in Surge of Momentum. truthout.org Hundreds of Amazon drivers at a delivery station in Queens, New York, marched on their bosses Monday to announce they are joining the Teamsters. They are demanding the logistics giant recognize their union and negotiate a contract. "To march today and walk in there with everyone behind us, all of us standing together as a union, it was so amazing," said Latrice Shadae Johnson, who earns $20… |
(2024-09-18). Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Right-Wing Junkets. truthout.org Federal Judge Aileen M. Cannon, the controversial jurist who tossed out the classified documents criminal case against Donald Trump in July, failed to disclose her attendance at a May 2023 banquet funded by a conservative law school. Cannon went to an event in Arlington, Va. honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, according to documents obtained from the Law and Economics… |
(2024-09-18). GOP Senator Tells Arab American Witness to "Hide Your Head in a Bag" at Hearing. truthout.org A Republican senator has sparked outrage after he spewed Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism at an Arab American witness during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about rising hate crimes across the U.S. on Tuesday. In the exchange between Sen. John Kennedy (Louisiana) and Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, the Republican badgered Berry, parroting much of the same racist… |
(2024-09-18). 33,000 Machinists strike at Boeing. workers.org 
(2024-09-18). Is China a socialist or an imperialist country? workers.org 
An ideological assault on China is taking place that cannot be fought piecemeal, answering each lie. Of course, it is crucial to refute the lies and propaganda, but it is not persuasive if the reason behind the U.S. ruling class's extraordinary and pervasive hostility to China is not exposed. We . . . |
(2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his racism and xenophobia by scapegoating migrants. . . . |
(2024-09-18). Bangladesh students script a victory undaunted by repression. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The Case for the Complete Removal of IMF Surcharges: Historical Precedents and a Growing Burden. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in May 2025. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil-Free Future! cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Fanon and the Psychology of Oppression and Liberation. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Jackson Hole celebrates itself. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Corporate Profiteers Are Robbing America's Farmers. otherwords.org A farmer was asked what he'd do if he won a million-dollar lottery. "Well," he said, "I guess I'd just keep farming 'til the money runs out." | Trying to make a living as a farmer is not for the fainthearted. You have to take out high-interest loans from cold-eyed bankers to put in a crop and buy supplies. Then you're also at the mercy of everything from bugs to monopolistic middlemen. And here's a cruel twist: If you defy the odds and produce a great crop, you lose money! | This is happening right now. With unusually-good weather this year, corn and soybean harvests are expected to set records. But this abundanc…
(2024-09-18). To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy. otherwords.org New waves of workers are standing up and demanding fair treatment on the job — from But as these workers have made significant gains, they've simultaneously run into huge barriers: our broken democratic systems. That's why one of the most important priorities for…
(2024-09-18). Hold GOP Officials Accountable for Illegal Voter Intimidation. otherwords.org
(2024-09-18). Fascism Expert Jason Stanley on Project 2025, Great Replacement Theory, Attacks on Immigrants & Gaza. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our discussion with Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley, author of the new book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future, he discusses Project 2025, the great replacement theory, state violence toward immigrants and Palestinians, Yale graduate Senator JD Vance and more. | In Part 2 of our discussion with Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley, author of the new book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future, he discusses Project 2025, the great replacement theory, state violence toward immigrants and Palestinians, Yale graduate Senator JD Vanc…
(2024-09-18). 93rd anniversary of the September 18th Incident marked in Liaoning. ecns.cn A bell-tolling ceremony marking the 93rd anniversary of the September 18th Incident was held at the September 18 Incident History Museum in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). China a key driver of global nuclear energy development: CAEA vice chairman. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland has 56 nuclear power units in operation, and 46 units approved or under construction, making it a key driver of global nuclear energy development, said Liu Jing vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), at the 68th International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) general conference in Vienna on Monday.
(2024-09-18). Freight volume surpasses 10 mln metric tons on China-Laos railway. ecns.cn The China-Laos railway has transported over 100 million metric tons of goods, according to data from the China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co Ltd.
(2024-09-18). Yangtze-themed cultural festival opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn A feast of technology and culture recently kicked off in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.
(2024-09-18). China's new civilian airship to enable low-altitude tourism. ecns.cn China's first home-grown civil manned airship blimp, the AS700 , was delivered to a client in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, paving the way for the commercial low-altitude tourism sector.
(2024-09-18). World's highest BeiDou meteorological observation station put into use in Xizang. ecns.cn The world's highest BeiDou upper-air meteorological observation station was put into operation in Baingoin County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
(2024-09-18). (W.E. Talk) David Gosset: Our world is in need of Chinese wisdom. ecns.cn With the upcoming Beijing Cultural Forum 2024, David Gosset, a French international expert, founder of the China-Europa Forum and the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, will once again attend this international forum focusing on the exchange and mutual understanding of civilizations. As a European scholar who has been observing and studying China for many years, David Gosset recently received a written interview with "W.E. Talk" of China News Service, in which he made a profound explanation on how to understand China from multiple dimensions, the necessity of intercultural communication in today's world, as…
(2024-09-18). China sees over 5.2 million cross-border trips this Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn China recorded a total of 5.256 million cross-border trips during this year's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival, according to the National Immigration Administration on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Themed architectural exhibition 'Tracé Bleu' kicks off in Shanghai. ecns.cn A themed exhibition "Tracé Bleu" (blueprint in English) kicked off in Shanghai on Sept. 10, inviting the public to reflect on contemporary architectural practices and to explore new ways of living on the Earth.
(2024-09-18). Exhibition explores Mei Lanfang's legacy, historic visit. ecns.cn Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in Peking Opera, and the University of Southern California is marking the 130th anniversary of his birth and whirlwind tour of the US with an exhibition.
(2024-09-18). Experts: More tariffs will be costly to U.S. consumers. ecns.cn American consumers could soon be stung with rising costs for buying imported goods, warn economists and retail trade organizations, after the Biden administration finalized tariff increases on certain products made in China.
(2024-09-18). King of Malaysia to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will pay a state visit to China from Sept. 19 to 22, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Former vice-minister of education under review. ecns.cn Du Yubo, former vice-minister of education, is undergoing disciplinary review and supervisory investigation, the country's top anti-graft watchdogs announced on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Chinese restaurants in U.S. look to enhance dining experience. ecns.cn In the diverse culinary landscape of the United States, there are nearly 100,000 Asian restaurants in the U.S., where Chinese cuisine is prominent.
(2024-09-18). Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in U.S. ecns.cn Although TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States, that prospect hasn't stopped an increasing number of Americans from turning to the platform for news.
(2024-09-18). Mid-Autumn Festival sees rise in entry, exits. ecns.cn National order inspection authorities recorded about 5.25 million entries and exits for both Chinese and foreign individuals, during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, from Sunday to Tuesday, marking an 18.6 percent year-on-year increase.
(2024-09-18). Man, 44, stabs minor on Shenzhen street. ecns.cn A minor was injured after being stabbed by a man on a street in Nanshan district of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Wednesday morning, the Nanshan branch of the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau announced in a notice on Wednesday.
(2024-09-18). Full moon shines on night of Mid-Autumn Festival across China. ecns.cn The moon rises over Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province on the Mid-Autumn Festival day, Sept. 17, 2024.
(2024-09-18). Various activities to fuel celebrations of National Day in Hong Kong. ecns.cn HKSAR is planned to host over 400 activities to celebrate the upcoming National Day.
(2024-09-18). Mid-Autumn Festival activities showcase Chinese intangible cultural heritage. ecns.cn The three-day 2024 "Moonlit Lugou Bridge at Dawn" series of Mid-Autumn Festival activities conclude on Sept. 17, 2024, in Fengtai District, Beijing.
(2024-09-18). West Lake glows in morning light in E China. ecns.cn The West Lake scenic area glows in the morning light in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2024.
(2024-09-18). 93rd anniversary of September 18 Incident commemorated in China. ecns.cn Today marked the 93rd anniversary of the September 18 Incident.
(2024-09-18). LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort to open in 2025. ecns.cn The LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort unveiled plans for its opening in 2025 at the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival on September 14.
(2024-09-18). In wake of attempted assassination, Trump and Vance continue anti-immigrant agitation. wsws.org As Republicans broadened their fascist anti-immigrant terror campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to defend Haitian immigrants by name at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia.
(2024-09-18). Leaked communique increases China-Malaysia tensions over South China Sea. wsws.org The decisive factor that has brought the Philippines to the brink of war with China, while Malaysian relations with China remain comparatively peaceful, is the involvement of the United States.
(2024-09-18). 7,000 California CVS retail pharmacy workers hold strike vote against poverty wages. wsws.org 7,000 low-wage CVS retail pharmacy workers across California are carrying out a strike vote that coincides with a powerful strike by 33,000 Boeing workers along the West Coast…
(2024-09-18). Sri Lankan presidential election: Sordid manoeuvres by the Tamil capitalist parties. wsws.org Whatever their tactical differences, their common aim is to pressure the next government for greater powers and privileges for the Tamil bourgeoisie at the expense of the Tamil masses.
(2024-09-18). Biography as demonology: Aidan Beatty's The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. wsws.org Aidan Beatty's new book is not a biography, but rather a political diatribe against Gerry Healy and Trotskyism.
(2024-09-18). Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams faces execution September 24 for a crime he did not commit. wsws.org Williams' case demonstrates how the death penalty in America is meted out in the most arbitrary manner—to those denied adequate legal counsel, those facing racial discrimination at trial, those railroaded to death on "technicalities," as well as to the factually innocent.
(2024-09-18). VW workers in Wolfsburg, Germany fear for their jobs. wsws.org On Monday, a team from the World Socialist Web Site spoke to auto workers at Volkswagen's largest German plant, in Wolfsburg.
(2024-09-18). Mobilize the working class behind the Boeing strike! Break the IAM-imposed isolation! wsws.org The strike by 33,000 Boeing workers in the states of Washington, Oregon and California, which began five days ago, is of immense significance for the working class throughout the US and internationally.
(2024-09-18). Meta Platforms and YouTube ban RT worldwide. wsws.org Social media giants Meta and Alphabet took measures to censor RT and other Russian media outlets on Monday and Tuesday in response to sanctions announced by the US State Department for "covert influence operations."
(2024-09-18). Australia: Vote "no" to union-Labor sellout of Victorian nurses. wsws.org Under the proposed agreement, base pay rates in most classifications will remain lower in real terms than they were in 2019, until at least October 2027. Moreover, the deal will do nothing to address the deepening crisis in the state's public health system.
(2024-09-18). Long COVID patient in Canada requests medical assistance in dying due to lack of health and social care. wsws.org It was not a coincidence that Canada's ruling elite implemented what is in all essentials a program of social euthanasia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like governments the world over, the Canadian Liberal government prioritized the protection of corporate profits over human lives.
(2024-09-18). Catastrophic floods in Central Europe claim over 20 lives. wsws.org While storm Boris, which brought the enormous rainfall, was caused by the rather unusual collision of polar air and warm, humid air from the unusually hot Mediterranean, the deeper causes lie in the dramatic acceleration of climate change.
(2024-09-18). Cognitive warfare (in Ukraine and everywhere). indybay.org There are people who believe that the aim of Russian warfare is to protect the Russian-speaking population in eastern Ukraine. Yet the bombs used there contain so much explosive that even the old people holding out in the cellars in Donbass are being turned to dust. | On the other hand, there are people who believe that Russia wants to occupy other European countries after eastern Ukraine. They overlook the fact that it could not even take Kiev and that NATO's military expenditure is 14 times that of Russia. | So it seems that the formation of political opinion is not very rational. This is another reason why we…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: Film Screening of Gaza Fights for Freedom and Conversation. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3949 Twilight Drive (parking lot) | San Jose, Ca…
(2024-09-18). Wednesday 9/25: From Bhopal to the Bay. indybay.org downtown oakland…
(2024-09-18). Friday 9/20: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-09-18). Friday 9/27: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-09-18). Thursday 9/19: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-09-18). Rereading the victory discourses of liberalism. indybay.org Proponents of this view (end of history) argue that human development and progress have largely been completed and that large-scale political change, transformation and revolution are outdated notions. In the twentieth century, the most important of such finalizing discourses were the 'end of ideology' and the 'end of history'.
(2024-09-18). Monday 9/16: CA Memorial Project: 22nd Remembrance Ceremony for Patients' Deaths in State Institutions. indybay.org Online vigil ceremony…
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/6: Haiti Solidarity: A Concert and Fundraiser to Benefit the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley…
(2024-09-18). Saturday 9/21: Break the Mold: Solutions to Our Broken Economic System. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Room 225 | 150 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Power Lines: Building a Labor and Climate Justice Movement. indybay.org Muddy Waters, 521 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2024-09-18). Bay Area Palestine People's Conference in Oakland Brings Hundreds of Activists Together. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). Banners Dropped on Pedestrian Bridge Over Geary Boulevard. indybay.org Women, Life, Freedom and Save Gaza!
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Book Presentation: Chile: Overcoming 51 years of Denial with journalist Cristian Opaso. indybay.org Medicine For Nightmares | 3036 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-09-18). U.S. Foreign Policy and Economic Shifts: Trump vs. Harris. indybay.org We are living through a massive reorganization of the world economy. The near-monopolistic position of the United States, which lasted most of the last century, is over. There's another player now, China, which is catching up or has surpassed the U.S. in high-tech and other areas. The BRICS group is already a larger economic bloc than the G7. (Richard Wolff, Democracy at Work)…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/17: Strike Back at CEO Phil Kramer's "Housing Matters" Estates. indybay.org Housing Matters (more properly known as "Funding Matters") | 115b Coral St. | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2024-09-18). Monday 9/30: Threats to Democracy and the 2024 Election w/ ProPublica. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). The (Ukraine) war in our minds. indybay.org How 'they' try to manipulate our minds…
(2024-09-18). Tuesday 9/24: The Dangers of Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism. indybay.org
(2024-09-18). War criminal Netanyahu at UN on September 27th. indybay.org War criminal Netanyahu plans to leave for New York early on Tuesday, September 24th and pollute the General Assembly on Friday afternoon, September 27th, before arriving back in occupied Palestine on the afternoon of Sunday the 29th.
(2024-09-18). Sunday 10/13: Olivia Gleason & Tannah Oppliger of CURB (Californians United for a Responsible Budget). indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via zoom: | zoom.us/j/91968837793?pwd=KWrbN71lYYtRhr… | Meeting ID: 919 6883 7793 | Passcode: 791889…
(2024-09-18). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 'Salman Farsi', Mirbagheri's magnum opus TV series on life of Prophet's companion. presstv.ir Salman Farsi, a biographical TV series on the life of Salman the Persian, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), will be premiered in two years on IRIB.
(2024-09-18). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-09-18). Iran-Russia ties will continue to expand on lasting basis: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Iran-Russia relations will continue to expand along a permanent and lasting path.
(2024-09-18). IAEA chief Grossi visits exhibition of Iran's civil nuclear achievements, hails progress. presstv.ir The IAEA chief has visited Iran's achievements in the nuclear industry during an exhibition in Vienna.
(2024-09-18). Iran poised to become world's third pharmaceutical power. presstv.ir Iran's pharmaceutical industry has gone through a fundamental transformation since the Islamic Revolution, moving from complete reliance on imports into a sector which is now able to domestically provide more than 97% of the country's needs for medicine.
(2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary …
(2024-09-18). 'This Is Historic': Electric Vehicles Now Outnumber Petrol-Powered Cars in Norway. pressenza.com Last month, 94% of new vehicles sold in the oil-producing nation were electric.: | In what's believed to be a global milestone, electric vehicles now outnumber gasoline-fueled automobiles on Norway's roads, as the overwhelming bulk of new cars sold in recent months have been battery-powered. | Norway's Road Information Council (OFV)
(2024-09-18). PH and TH NGOs Laud FDA Thailand for Banning 12 Mercury Cosmetics Being Sold to Filipino Consumers. pressenza.com 
18 September 2024, Quezon City, Philippines/ Bangkok, Thailand. Environmental health organizations Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) and Ecological Alert and Recovery — Thailand (EARTH) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand for its action to stop the production and trade of 12 skincare cosmetics contaminated with mercury. | Together with the Foundation for Consumers (FFC) and the International Pollutants Elimination Network — Southeast and East Asia (IPEN-SEA), the two groups had earlier sought the help of the Thai FDA in addressing the illegal p…
(2024-09-18). Statement from Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated on Human Rights Violations in Bugsuk, Palawan. pressenza.com The Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) expresses its deep concern regarding human rights violations arising from a land-grabbing case faced by the Indigenous Molbog and Palaw'an communities in Bugsuk, Palawan. | On 9-10 September 2024, seven representatives of the Molbog and Palaw'an, accompanied by the National Federation of Peasant Organizations (PAKISAMA), presented their testimonies to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). These testimonies reveal a pattern of violence and intimidation orchestrated allegedly by armed forces associated with San Miguel Corporation (SMC). Since 29 June 2024,…
(2024-09-18). Should workers beware? 88 corporate honchos back Harris. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOS signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …
(2024-09-18). Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …
(2024-09-18). Vance defends pet-eating claims, says he will 'create stories' to get media attention. peoplesworld.org 
Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence We hope you appreciate this cartoon. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, …
(2024-09-18). On the 60th anniversary of Seán O'Casey's death. peoplesworld.org 
Seán O'Casey was the first English-speaking dramatist of international significance to emerge from the proletariat. His proletarian consciousness made his plays a significant part of Irish and international theatre history, securing their enduring relevance. O'Casey was not only a talented playwright but also a committed political activist. This dimension was not just a backdrop to …
(2024-09-18). U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Niger. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. troops have completed their withdrawal from Niger, according to the Pentagon, with just a small number remaining to guard the U.S. embassy. Earlier this year, Niger's military rulers canceled an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the West African country. A few months later, officials from both countries said in a joint …
(2024-09-18). Jobs in U.S. Solar Industry Reached Record High in 2023. peoplesworld.org 
The future is looking bright for green jobs in the solar industry. According to the latest National Solar Jobs Census, published by the nonprofit Interstate Renewable Energy Council, solar jobs in the U.S. grew by nearly 6% in 2023. With this growth, U.S. solar industry jobs reached 279,447 last year, a record high, Reuters reported. …
(2024-09-18). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-18). Ukrainian drone attack sparks massive blast at arsenal in Russia. aljazeera.com Giant fireball sees authorities order partial evacuation of the town of Toropets in Tver region, northwest of Moscow.
(2024-09-18). 'Obscene, Illogical, Unworkable': The Trump/Vance Plan for Ukraine Revealed. bylinetimes.com While Donald Trump's public statements on how he would, if re-elected President, resolve the war in Ukraine have been (to be diplomatic) light on details up until now, his running mate JD Vance has just gone public on what Trump's pledges to "end this in 24 hours" actually mean. | (Spoiler alert: the "plan" is a non-starter. It is simplistic, unrealistic, and not based in the realities of this war or the reasons for it.) | The Trump "plan" was laid out by his VP pick in
(2024-09-18). Source Denies Iran's Involvement in Drone Courses for Russia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian military source denied the allegations made by Ukraine that Iran had been involved in programs to train Russian forces to use drones in the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-18). Ukraine War Day #938: Zelensky Opens Second Front In Syria. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2024-09-18). Ukraine is losing the war, sparking panic in the imperialist pack. thecommunists.org On Tuesday 6 August, Ukraine launched a surprise offensive into the Russian province of Kursk in what the Russian president Vladimir Putin characterised as a "large-scale provocation". Moscow declared a federal-level state of emergency across the regions of Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod and moved quickly to mobilise supplementary forces to deal with the threat. In …
(2024-09-18). Kemi Badenoch brutally mocked for claiming that she 'became working class after working in McDonald's'. leftfootforward.org Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch has been brutally mocked after claiming that she became working class when she worked at McDonald's. | Badenoch, who is hoping to replace Rishi Sunak as Tory Party leader, made the comments in an interview with GB News as she attempted to show that she had much in common with ordinary brits and tried to claim she had a working-class background. | The MP for North West Essex, who is trailing Robert Jenrick in the Tory leadership race, told Christopher Hope: "I grew up in a middle class family, but I became working class when I was 16, working at McDonald's." | Badenoch wa…
(2024-09-18). Majority of voters want another vote on Brexit 'within five years', poll finds. leftfootforward.org Among 11-24 year olds, which includes Gen Z, a total of 61 per cent would vote to rejoin. Only 28 per cent would vote to stay out.
(2024-09-18). Notes from Lib Dem Conference 2024 part 3. leftfootforward.org The Liberal Democrat Conference is always bracketed between three cheerful events. The first night begins with a rally. Being old and cynical I'm not good at being rallied, preferring the challenge of argument, so I miss this and go out to dinner. | The last night of conference is the Glee Club. It began decades ago when delegates would start singing political songs in the bar, including the one about Harry Pollitt going to heaven. | We were thrown out of the Grand Hotel in the 1980s. The NEC of the Labour Party had arrived early for their conference. They did not join us in the bar but complained to the hotel…
(2024-09-18). This is what public sector workers need from the Labour government. leftfootforward.org The election of a new government this year is a chance for a new start, after 14 years of austerity that delivered public service cuts, below-inflation pay deals for our members, and rising poverty. | In Labour there is the opportunity to turn the page on years of division against migrants, benefit claimants, LGBT+ people and trade unions — bolstered by anti-union laws — which have left our country poorer and more divided. | Our members working in areas like the DWP and Home Office want to end the stunts and demonisation of those claiming benefits or seeking asylum. We need efficient systems that t…
(2024-09-18). Labour's current fiscal rules prevent the investment sorely needed for public services. leftfootforward.org This week a group of eight senior economists echoed the unions' warning, arguing that fiscal plans inherited by Labour will reduce investment spending as a share of GDP, repeat earlier mistakes, backfire and undermine growth.
(2024-09-18). Tom Watson: Ed Davey smashed it. leftfootforward.org The Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats share many common values and approaches to the economy and society. Isn't it time we acknowledged this and worked more closely together?
(2024-09-18). Abre en Cuba Seminario Internacional sobre Diplomacia Parlamentaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El I Seminario Internacional sobre Diplomacia Parlamentaria comienza hoy en esta capital, con la participación de legisladores, estudiosos, expertos e investigadores procedentes de 18 países, además de Cuba.
(2024-09-18). Desempolvan en India historial de CIA en intentos de magnicidio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El periódico The Indian Express recuerda hoy el historial de la estadounidense Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) en intentos de magnicidios a nivel internacional, entre ellos a figuras como Fidel Castro (1926 —2016).
(2024-09-18). Cuba contra las cuerdas en Mundial de Futsal. radiohc.cu Bukhara, Uzbequistán (JIT).- La derrota 10-5 ante Tailandia puso a Cuba contra las cuerdas en la Copa Mundial de Futsal de la Fifa de Uzbekistán 2024.
(2024-09-18). Presidente Biden extiende un año más bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joseph Biden extendió un año más la Ley de Comercio con el Enemigo, regulación de 1917 bajo la cual se impuso el bloqueo a Cuba, considerado el más largo de la historia.
(2024-09-18). Fiesta Internacional del Vino vuelve a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) La 23 Edición de la Fiesta Internacional del Vino volverá a los salones del Hotel Nacional de Cuba del 2 al 4 de octubre próximo, anunciaron los organizadores este miércoles.
(2024-09-18). Activists in Philly have a novel approach to help de-oppress society. nationofchange.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's AORTA helps organizations restructure for greater equity.
(2024-09-18). Trump-appointed judges continue assault on workers' rights by undermining NLRB. nationofchange.org In a move that could reshape labor rights across the country, these judges are granting preliminary injunctions to companies that argue the NLRB's structure violates the U.S. Constitution.
(2024-09-18). Bernie Sanders calls out Big Pharma over exorbitant drug prices: Novo Nordisk's $900+ charge for a drug that could be sold for $100. nationofchange.org As Novo Nordisk rakes in billions, Sen. Bernie Sanders and public health advocates demand answers on why U.S. patients are charged sky-high prices for life-saving drugs like Ozempic while generics could sell for a fraction of the cost.
(2024-09-18). Forests thrive when Indigenous people have legal stewardship of their land. nationofchange.org The fate of intact forests is closely linked to that of Indigenous peoples.
(2024-09-18). Norway reaches historic milestone as electric vehicles outnumber petrol cars for the first time. nationofchange.org Norway's rapid transition to electric vehicles, a global first, shows the impact of policy incentives and ambitious climate goals, setting the pace for the rest of the world.
(2024-09-18). Haitian Americans: A Socioeconomic Snapshot. cepr.net In recent days, there have been false and incendiary claims about Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio. This has led to serious public safety concerns — including threats directed at local schools and businesses, and to national media discussions about the economic impact of these newly arrived immigrants. Some historical and socioeconomic context would be …
(2024-09-18). Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side. levernews.com 
As a junior Democratic senator in 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris took direct aim at dark money, co-sponsoring election reforms that would have revealed the identities of the megadonors behind these secretive efforts to sway elections."It does not represent justice in America when dark money is fueling elections and when the few who have the greatest amount of wealth behind a veil without even presenting themselves or their names, manipulate and fuel the election process," she said
(2024-09-18). The future of travel? For hyperloop, it's one step forward, two steps back. aljazeera.com Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
(2024-09-18). At least 226 killed in floods as Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Myanmar. aljazeera.com Storm swept across Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, battering them with powerful winds and heavy rain.
(2024-09-18). Armed groups with links to ISIL, al-Qaeda terrorising Burkina Faso: HRW. aljazeera.com Groups with links to al-Qaeda and ISIL accused of 'massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshippers'.
(2024-09-18). Australia arrests dozens over app allegedly used by criminals worldwide. aljazeera.com Authorities charge 32-year-old Sydney man over Ghost network allegedly used by crime gangs in multiple countries.
(2024-09-18). India's Kashmir holds first regional election since losing autonomy. aljazeera.com At stake are seats in the region's 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.
(2024-09-18). Titan implosion could have been prevented, says OceanGate ex-director. aljazeera.com David Lochridge references a 2018 report in which he raised safety issues about OceanGate's operations.
(2024-09-18). Trump to meet 'fantastic' India PM Modi in US. aljazeera.com Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
(2024-09-18). UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi. aljazeera.com UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.
(2024-09-18). What's South Africa's new school language law and why is it controversial? aljazeera.com Afrikaans-speaking groups say sections of BELA threaten to 'erode' their mother tongue.
(2024-09-18). Other Lives in the Big Apple. counterpunch.org 
I've lived for many years in an old apartment building in New York and, for all the years I've spent in this elevator building, I've never had a problem with mice. Well, never until now. Over the last couple of weeks, I've seen a half-dozen mice run along the baseboard under a radiator and by my
(2024-09-18). Now That We All Agree that 10 Percent Tariffs on Imports are Bad, How About 1000 Percent Tariffs on Prescription Drugs? counterpunch.org 
Readers are undoubtedly confused by the reference to 1000 percent tariffs on prescription drugs. We don't call our protection for prescription drug companies "tariffs," we call them "patent monopolies." But government interventions in the market don't care what we call them, they have the same effect. Like tariffs on imports, government-granted patent monopolies hugely raise
(2024-09-18). How Researchers Measure Wildfire Smoke Exposure Doesn't Capture Long-Term Health Effects ‚àí and Hides Racial Disparities. counterpunch.org 
Kids born in 2020 worldwide will experience twice the number of wildfires during their lifetimes compared with those born in 1960. In California and other western states, frequent wildfires have become as much a part of summer and fall as popsicles and Halloween candy. Wildfires produce fine particulate matter, or PM‚ÇÇ.‚ÇÖ, that chokes the air
(2024-09-18). The UN Summit of the Future Appears Stuck in the Past. counterpunch.org 
The United Nations is hosting world leaders on September 22 and 23 for a "Summit of the Future." Unfortunately, the draft action plan for the summit, while full of lofty language and some good intentions, does not challenge the neoliberal model or corporate control of the global economy. On the contrary, it proposes, for example,
(2024-09-18). Bring on the Climate Doomers! We Need More of Them. counterpunch.org 
I recently complained that public narratives about climate—those promoted on so called mainstream platforms, and featured in cryptic one-liners from Democratic Party hopefuls—boil down to evasive bullshit. We are rather stuck with a climate narrative that offers two wrong answers, and, in its bifurcated and reductionist limitations, rather mirrors our two party system that offers two, and
(2024-09-18). The Washington Post is Concerned About the Budget Deficit, Again. counterpunch.org The Washington Post gave us one of its standard deficit scold pieces yesterday. As we know, the Washington Post editorial board is absolutely the most serious of the "very serious people." They are always worried about the debt and deficit. So, let's have a little fun with the folks. First, we can deal with the
(2024-09-18). Call to Action: a Remarkable Open Letter on US Designation of Cuba as Sponsor of Terrorism. counterpunch.org 
Ignacio Ramonet, academician and former editor of Le Monde diplomatique, has written an open letter to President Joe Biden. It offers nations, organizations, and individuals a golden moment for getting rid of a key piece of the U.S. system of economic blockade of Cuba. Ramonet argues in the strongest possible terms that the U.S. President must
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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?
(2024-09-18). Lunar Eclipse Sept 18, 2024 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com Stargazers and cosmic enthusiasts can prepare for a partial Lunar Eclipse that will grace India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the adjoining countries on September 18, 2024.
(2024-09-18). Harris Won the Debate. Now What? themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). "Arrogance, Disrespect": LoP Rahul joins anger over TN hotelier's apology to Sitharaman. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi called "arrogance" and "disrespect" the alleged forced apology of Srinivasan, owner of the popular hotel chain Annapurna, to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 2024 Polls and Jammu Kashmir's Political Future. ummid.com How parties and candidates in Jammu Kashmir address the electorate's concerns and navigate the intricacies of…
(2024-09-18). 'Alps' World's 6th Most Powerful Supercomputer is Here – Explore. ummid.com Switzerland Saturday (September 14, 2024) unpacked 'Alps' its new supercomputer, world's 6th most powerful supercomputer, which it believes will help place the country first for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
(2024-09-18). Meaning of Love for Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). ummid.com It is clear from the various verses of Glorious Qura'an and numerous Hadiths that a Muslim should love Allah the Exalted, Sayyiduna Muhammadur Rasulullah (Sallallahu Aleihi Wa Sallam) and Islam more than all loveable objects.
(2024-09-18). Watch: Minister evades question if Ambani's Antilia is built on Waqf land. ummid.com Amid the accusations that one of the aims to amend the Waqf Act is to help PM Modi's corporate friends, Abdul Sattar, Minister of Minority Development and Aukaf (Maharashtra), refused to respond to a question about the status of Antilia, Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai.
(2024-09-18). Two-day exhibition on Life of Prophet Mohammad at AMU. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is hosting a two-day exhibition showcasing books, manuscripts, artefacts, and pictures of holy places related to the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
(2024-09-18). Assam: ADRE exam paper was leaked? ummid.com A day after Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) was held to fill different vacancies in the government, allegations have surfaced that the exam paper was leaked and circulated on social media.
(2024-09-18). Climate Change to Affect The Poor More. ummid.com International Labour Organisation's (ILO) latest report reveals that half of the global population lacks social protection, exacerbating vulnerabilities amid the escalating climate crisis.
(2024-09-18). iOS 18 now available for free download. ummid.com Apple on Monday released iOS 18 – the much awaited and next version of its operating system, which is available free download and upgrades for iPhone Xs and later.
(2024-09-18). Microsoft introduces Copilot Pages. ummid.com Microsoft Monday unveiled Copilot Pages which is part of the next wave of 365 Copilot AI – a dynamic, persistent canvas designed for multiplayer AI collaboration.
(2024-09-18). Time for BJP to introspect: Cong on Iran Supreme Leader's India comments. ummid.com The Congress on Tuesday said the statement by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei about the safety of Indian Muslims is the result of the situation which the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders have created a situation in the country.
(2024-09-18). Maharashtra Minister flees on bike as residents complain about damaged roads. ummid.com Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan two days ago faced the ire of local residents complaining about the poor condition of roads as he rode a motorcycle stuck in mud.
(2024-09-18). Muslim Panel's '3 crore emails' on Waqf Bill 2024 fails to match JPC data. ummid.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has claimed sending more than 3 crore emails to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, the number however does not match with the Join Parliamentary Committee (JPC) data.
(2024-09-18). No demolitions till Oct 1: SC stops bulldozers. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday paused till it hears the matter on October 01, 2024, the demolition of private properties, also slamming once again the brazen act glorified as "bulldozer justice".
(2024-09-18). Time For More Women in Sports Journalism. ummid.com A dire need of increasing female representation in sports journalism emerged as the talk of AIPS Asia Women's Forum, which was organised alongside the 25th AIPS Asia Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal recently…
(2024-09-18). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-18). Proposals on One Nation, One Election Get Cabinet Nod — Key Highlights. ummid.com The union government in New Delhi Wednesday accepted the recommendations made by the high level committee headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind on "One Nation, One Election" or "onoe".
(2024-09-18). The other side of Architect Bimal Patel. ummid.com Bimal Patel, Prime Minister Modi's favourite architect, has come in for criticism for his grandiose projects that have caused considerable damage.
(2024-09-18). The Jewish Chronicle Crisis Should Mean the End for Sham Press Regulator IPSO. bylinetimes.com Earlier this month a Labour backbencher asked the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, what she thought of IPSO, the self-styled 'self-regulator' of most of the national press. It was a written question and "Independent and effective self-regulation of the press empowers the public to have trust in what is reported, which is vital to a strong and functioning democracy." | In some respects, this is a classic talk-to-the-han…
(2024-09-18). Revealed: The Sun's "Catch & Kill" Deals with Celebrities. bylinetimes.com Seven examples of The Sun newspaper suppressing major public interest stories about household-name people in return for favours have been uncovered by a Byline Times investigation – including their recent interview with BBC host Jermaine Jenas. | After Mr Jenas was sacked last month from his presenting roles on Match of the Day and The One Show, he agreed to give the newspaper his first interview – which was headlined "I'M SO ASHAMED" – during which he admitted sending 'inappropriate texts' to two BBC co-workers. | However, we can reveal the former footballer agreed to do so on the basis that The Sun suppresse…
(2024-09-18). This Innovative Proposal Could Clean Up our Rivers — So Why is Whitehall Ignoring it? bylinetimes.com Marinet, a marine community campaigning group, has for the last two years been pressing the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for a novel solution to stop severe pollution of the River Wye, a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), from intensive poultry farms. | The proposal, if taken up nationwide, could provide a solution for other pollution black spots, including Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland which has been severely degraded by agricultural pollution from the province's largest intensive chicken farmer. | There are 100 intensive poultry farms in Herefordshire and a growing number in Shrops…
(2024-09-18). Spokesman Rebuffs Anti-Iran Statements by Westerners. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the statements that the EU foreign policy chief and the foreign ministers of the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia have made against Iran.
(2024-09-18). Iran-Russia Interaction to Nullify Sanctions: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Closer cooperation between Iran and Russia will reduce the effectiveness of foreign sanctions and thwart unfair measures against Tehran and Moscow, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2024-09-18). Iran, Russia to Sign Strategic Cooperation Deal During Presidential Visit: MP. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian lawmaker unveiled plans for the finalization of a strategic cooperation agreement between Tehran and Moscow during an upcoming visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Russia.
(2024-09-18). Grossi Hails Iran's Progress in Nuclear Industry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi expressed satisfaction with Iran's advances in various sectors of the nuclear industry.
(2024-09-18). Webinar announcement! Analyzing Venezuela's Elections: What do the Polls Really Say? afgj.org 
Join AFGJ for Venezuela Solidarity Network's next Monthly Webinar/Online Picket Thursday, October 24 at 4 pm PT / 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET Join us for a conversation with Oscar Schemel, Electoral Consultant and President of one of Venezuela's most credible polling firms, Hinterlaces. We'll discuss the electoral outcome and the broader context…
(2024-09-18). Chinese manufacturing region seeks ties in Mexico. america.cgtn.com 
As global trade with China increases, businesses are increasingly focusing on which specific regions inside China can best meet their supply needs. It's a trend that's apparent at trade shows, like the one taking place this week in Mexico City. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock is there.
(2024-09-18). The Heat: Migration Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-09-18). France boosts Pacific security forces as symbolic 'September 24' date looms. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Fears of potential unrest on New Caledonia's symbolic September 24 date have prompted stronger restrictions in New Caledonia and the deployment of large numbers of French security personnel. The date originally marked what France termed the "taking of possession" of New Caledonia in 1853. Since 2004,…
(2024-09-18). West Papuan fighters who kidnapped Kiwi pilot propose terms of release. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Pro-independence fighters in the Indonesian-ruled West Papua region have proposed the terms of release for the New Zealand pilot taken hostage almost 18 months ago. The armed faction of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) kidnapped Phillip Merhtens, a 38-year-old pilot working for the Indonesian internal feeder airline Susi Air, in February…
(2024-09-18). Group alleging MCC abuse formalizes. anabaptistworld.org A group alleging abuses spanning decades at Mennonite Central Committee launched a formal organization Sept. 5 to hold the relief, peace and development organization to account as the group announced the number of former workers with stories of abuse has doubled.
(2024-09-18). State of emergency as Peru's Amazon burns. america.cgtn.com 
Wildfires in Peru have left at least 16 people dead in the past three months. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Peru declared a state of emergency in three Amazon regions: Amazonas, San Martín and Ucayali. Thousands of hectares have been burned. Experts say a drought and the effects of climate change have intensified the conditions. | CGTN's Dan Collyns reports.
(2024-09-18). Climate change impacting education. america.cgtn.com 
A staggering 400 million students around the world have experienced school closures from extreme weather since 2022, according to a recent report by the World Bank. The report also shows that a 10-year-old child today will experience three times more floods, five times more droughts, and 36 times more heat waves over their lifetime compared to a 10-year-old back in 1970. Authors of the report emphasize that governments need to take urgent action in order to prevent major losses in the education of new generations. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan shares the latest here.
(2024-09-18). Journeying through Anabaptist-Mennonite realities. anabaptistworld.org August 2024 marked six years since I moved to the United States from Ethiopia. I have studied at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and work there now. As a participant in this global Anabaptist community and as someone studied in this community, I am nervous and confused about the disintegration and realignment of North American Mennonite …
(2024-09-18). MWC unveils new website for Anabaptism at 500. anabaptistworld.org In 2025, it will be 500 years since Conrad Grebel, Georg Blaurock and Felix Manz took the courageous act of "re-baptizing" each other in Zurich, Switzerland, as an expression of their understanding of faith. To commemorate this anniversary, Mennonite World Conference is planning a one-day event in Zurich on May 29, 2025. The theme is …
(2024-09-18). Energizing young voters. america.cgtn.com 
Less than seven weeks remain until the U.S. presidential election. One group that could be pivotal in the outcome is young voters. This bloc traditionally votes in lower numbers, but there are indications that the switch in the Democratic nominee has energized them this year. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy spoke with a group of young voters in Denver, Colorado.
(2024-09-18). Imperial joins inaugural Royal Society fellowship for Black-heritage researchers. imperial.ac.uk The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is a new initiative designed to support early career researchers from Black-heritage backgrounds.
(2024-09-18). Four Imperial academics elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering. imperial.ac.uk Professors Geoffrey Li, Robert Zimmerman, Jonathan Morrison and Atula Abeysekera (Honorary) are now Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
(2024-09-18). Imperial Visits Nottingham event to connect with alumni and donors. imperial.ac.uk East Midlands alumni and donors had the opportunity to connect and learn about the impact of philanthropy at Imperial.
(2024-09-18). U.S. presidential candidates look to Atlanta's Black voters. america.cgtn.com 
Ahead of the U.S. election in November, presidential candidates are targeting a key demographic on the campaign trail: Black voters, who account for an estimated 34.4 million members of the national electorate. In the critical swing state of Georgia, African-Americans account for a third of eligible voters. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing brings us the story from Atlanta.
(2024-09-18). The "Diet Soda" of Data. publicbooks.org Synthetic data promises to fix racial bias in algorithms used in AI. But its promise is false.
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Actor Informed Producers Decided To Go With A Dog For The Role. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Assuring him the right part would come along eventually, actor Will Bachman's agent informed him Thursday that, after a lengthy casting process, the producers of the television pilot he auditioned for had chosen to go with a dog in the role instead. "It was very competitive, and you should feel proud to have gotten …
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Migrant Steals Occupational Injury From Hard-Working American. theonion.com ATHENS, OH—A Mexican migrant reportedly stole an occupational injury Wednesday from a hardworking American, seizing the opportunity for a broken arm from a resident who grew up in this country. "I could have been the one out there fracturing my ulna and radius after falling off a truck during a nonunion contract gig, but that's …
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Trump Targeted In Second Assassination Attempt. theonion.com 
Former President Donald Trump is safe following what appears to be an attempted assassination while playing golf, occurring two months after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania. What do you think?
(2024-09-18). CONSUMER ALERT: The New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers of "Friendly Greeting" Phishing Scams. urbancny.com 
(2024-09-18). Fatal Crash involving "Motor Bike" urbancny.com 
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2: 45am, Syracuse Police officers responded to the intersection of S. Salina Street and W. Fayette Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries. The ensuing investigation revealed that 20-year-old, Dante Sloma was operating a motor bike Southbound on S. Salina Street which was not legal to operate on public roadways. A vehicle, which was operating Northbound on S. Salina Street, attempted to make a left turn on to W. Fayette Street and collided with Sloma. Sloma sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Upstate ER. He un…
(2024-09-18). Governor Hochul Announces New Resources To Help New Yorkers Find Careers In State Service. urbancny.com 
State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 On September 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with New York State agencies, expan…
(2024-09-18). OCC Students Discuss Their Internship Experiences At Micron. urbancny.com 
Professor Mike Grieb (standing on left) led a Micron internship panel discussion with students (left to right) RJ Tinsley, Allison Wilcox, Aiden Knapp, Will Appleton, and Sam Pandossi. On September 4, Onondaga Community College students who spent the summer of 2024 doing paid internships at Micron Technology discussed their experiences during a panel discussion. Eleven (11) OCC students were selected for paid internships at Micron Technology during the summer of 2024. Students range in age from 18 to their mid-30s. Degree programs students are enrolled in include Electromechanical Technology, Electrical Technolog…
(2024-09-18). State Department of Transportation to Host Open House on Contract Four of The I-81 Viaduct Project, Focusing on The Construction of The Community Grid on The Eastside of The City Of Syracuse. urbancny.com 
September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Crouse and Irving Avenues, and several streets on the eastside in the City of Syracuse as part of contract four of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, 841…
(2024-09-18). Welcome to New York: Micron Selects Downtown Office Location as Megafab Progresses. urbancny.com 
Since Micron first announced in 2022 that Clay had been chosen as the site of our leading-edge memory megafab, we've been popping up across Central New York — from town halls, to Chip Camps at local schools, to a museum exhibit that's been visited by thousands of children, families and even the President of the United States. Now, Micron is getting ready to appear in a new location: the Syracuse skyline. Micron will be setting up shop inside Downtown Syracuse's One Lincoln Center on West Fayette Street — and soon, adding their logo atop the building that will be seen by New Yorkers entering the city.
(2024-09-18). Oscar Schemel: guru of electoral statistics. afgj.org 
Last Thursday, September 5th, AFGJ met with Oscar Schemel, electoral consultant and president of the Venezuelan polling firm, Hinterlaces. For us it was an extraordinary experience to have a meeting with someone who has become a kind of "guru" of electoral statistics in Venezuela. Schemel's objectivity and ability to make observations and criticisms as an…
(2024-09-18). Constructions Begins on Afghan Portion of South-Central Asian Gas Pipeline. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by fighters of the armed Islamist group JNIM showing their assault on the military barracks in Mansila, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on June 16, 2024. | (Johannesburg) — Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have escalated their attacks on civilians, massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshipers, Human Rights Watch said today. Since February 2024, the armed groups have killed at least 128 civilians across the country in seven attacks that violated international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.Government forces have been fig…
(2024-09-18). Climate migration doesn't look like you think it does. grist.org 
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(2024-09-18). Heat exposure, cloudy water, and bad air: The data gap of toxic prisons. grist.org 
Since she began studying mechanical engineering as an undergraduate at Stanford University, Ufuoma Ovienmhada had little desire to build "tech for tech's sake." The university's sustainability lab offered one route to the applied side of engineering that appealed to her. One summer, she worked with the lab's researchers on a project in Ivory Coast, in West Africa, where she considered how engineering could be employed for sustainable development. | Undergirding Ovienmhada's academic work was a burgeoning political consciousness shaped by the police murders of unarmed Black people. In her recollection, her coll…
(2024-09-18). Opposing fracking cost one Colombian activist her mental health. She's fighting to win it back. grist.org 
Yuvelis Natalia Morales Blanco, a Colombian environmental advocate, received her first death threat at 19. Now 23, Morales Blanco, the public face of the country's youth-led fight against fracking, finds herself at a crucial intersection: Not only does she live in the
(2024-09-18). 'Living under this constant threat': Environmental defenders face a mounting mental health crisis. grist.org 
The panic button hanging around Marcos' neck evokes the death threat that pulled him out of the Mexican mountain forests of the Sierra de Manantlán and dragged him to the outskirts of Guadalajara. After years of intimidation, he fled his hometown after the body of his 17-year-old son was found lying on the side of a road. The boy was killed, the lawyers on the case say, because, like his father, he opposed the activities of the Peña Colorada mine, which since 1975 has been squeezing the Sierra in search of iron. Over the decades, the iron mine, Mexico's largest, has depleted the region's water reserves, defore…
(2024-09-18). When work inspires art: Labor poet George Fish. therealnews.com 
(2024-09-18). The National Guard Knows Its Armories Have Dangerous Lead Contamination, Putting Kids and Soldiers At Risk. theintercept.com 
An Intercept investigation reveals that the Army National Guard has known about poisonous lead dust at armories open to the public for years, but is doing little to respond.
(2024-09-18). Video: Reeves — freezing pensioners and keeping children poor is best time of my political career. skwawkbox.org 
Red Tory Chancellor having time of her life Keir Starmer's Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Sky News in July that the 'past three and a half weeks' has been the best time of her political career, because she had been able to 'do things rather than just say them'. What things? During those weeks, she had …
(2024-09-18). 'Dialogue Works': edition of 18 September 2024. gilbertdoctorow.com I heartily recommend today's discussion with host Nima Alkhorshid because of the variety of the subject matter. This included my critical view of what is being said by fellow alternative media experts in recent days and why our various differences in interpretation of current events must be aired without unnecessary deference to one another if …
(2024-09-18). Why am I Getting No Views on TikTok and How to Fix It. moguldom.com 
Imagine spending hours on a TikTok video but not getting any views. A large number of users are dealing with this problem and keep wondering why am I getting no views on TikTok. There are many reasons why your content is not getting attention on TikTok. It could be content quality, timing or algorithm changes. …
(2024-09-18). Code Your Way to Success: Essential Skills for Fast-Paced Learning. moguldom.com In today's fast-evolving tech landscape, mastering coding is a very important skill that opens doors to numerous career opportunities. "Code Your Way to Success" emphasizes the essential skills required for rapid learning in coding, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise. Fast-paced coding programs focus on hands-on experience, problem-solving, and the ability …
(2024-09-18). MetaTrader 5: The Future of Forex Trading Platforms. moguldom.com In the ever-evolving world of Forex trading, technology plays a crucial role in shaping the future. One of the most significant advancements in trading platforms is MetaTrader 5 (MT5). As the successor to the widely acclaimed MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MT5 represents a leap forward in terms of functionality, user experience, and technological integration. This article …
(2024-09-18). Iranian President Pledges To Strengthen Ties with Russia. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). Egypt and Saudi Arabia: The Beating Heart of the Arab Nation. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). If This Is Not a War, What Exactly Is It? themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Our Public Debates Reveal a Serious Lack of Political Understanding of the World. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). Thursday Morning Roundtable, Join The Conversation! September 19: Artistry Meets Advocacy—How the Empty Bowls Annual Event Fills Gaps in Food Security. urbancny.com 
Hello, TMR attendees: Due to increased privacy and security concerns we are now required to ask all attendees to pre-register in order to attend our meetings. Please click below to register for this event. Click to Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We will continue holding TMR in a virtual format using Zoom to hear presentations from our speakers and facilitate a Q&A after the presentation. September 19: Artistry Meets Advocacy—How the Empty Bowls Annual Event Fills Gaps in Food Security This session of Thursday Morning Roundt…
(2024-09-18). 4 Philadelphia men arrested in 'Operation Beef Bandit' in connection to organized cargo theft ring. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized Shaun Coleman, 23, Salahudin Reddy, 37, Hanif Tucker, 31, and Rashan Clark-Reddy, 26 — all of Philadelphia — have been charged with numerous crimes, according to New Jersey State Police. | Police say for the last…
(2024-09-18). 2] Some Robust Statements of The Pious Predecessors Regarding Adherence to The Sunnah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whoever introduces a bidah in Islam and considers it to be good, he has implied that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has betrayed his mission. This is because Allah says, …
(2024-09-18). Nuevas explosiones en Líbano dejan al menos 20 muertos y 450 heridos. cubadebate.cu Al menos 20 personas murieron y 450 fueron heridas este miércoles por explosiones de dispositivos electrónicos (walkie-talkies y equipos de energía solar) en el sur de Líbano y en suburbios de Beirut, según fuentes de seguridad y el Ministerio de Salud Pública libanés. Las explosiones tuvieron lugar luego de un ataque similar que tuvo lugar el martes contra miembros de Hezbolá, que dejó 12 muertos y cerca de 3 000 heridos.
(2024-09-18). Nuevas explosiones en Líbano dejan al menos 14 muertos y 450 heridos. cubadebate.cu Al menos 14 personas murieron y 450 fueron heridas este miércoles por explosiones de dispositivos electrónicos (walkie-talkies y equipos de energía solar) en el sur de Líbano y en suburbios de Beirut, según fuentes de seguridad y el Ministerio de Salud Pública libanés. Las explosiones tuvieron lugar luego de un ataque similar que tuvo lugar el martes contra miembros de Hezbolá, que dejó 12 muertos y cerca de 3 000 heridos.
(2024-09-18). Activistas, medio apoyado por EEUU detrás de los ataques contra el gobierno hondureño. thegrayzone.com El gobierno de izquierda de Honduras está a la defensiva desde su choque diplomático con Washington. Nuestra investigación revela que una red de agentes del cambio de régimen apoyada por el gobierno estadounidense es la que libra los ataques, y que emplean tácticas del lawfare para fabricar un escándalo que se anticipa a las elecciones en Tegucigalpa. El gobierno hondureño ha criticado duramente a los Estados Unidos por su intento de iniciar un "golpe de Estado" en el país centroamericano, …
(2024-09-18). Asamblea General de la ONU respalda resolución palestina que exige a Israel fin de ocupación. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas respaldó este miércoles una resolución palestina jurídicamente no vinculante que exige a Israel el fin de su presencia ilegal en la Franja de Gaza y en la ocupada Cisjordania en un año. La votación en la asamblea fue de 124 votos a favor y 2 en contra, con 43 abstenciones.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Israel: Netanyahu habla por primera vez desde las explosiones de buscas en el Líbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu se dirigió a su país por primera vez desde que se produjeron una serie de explosiones de buscapersonas en el Líbano, de las que las autoridades de Beirut culpan a Tel Aviv.
(2024-09-18). Presidente de Cuba repudió ciberataque de Israel a Líbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, rechazó el ataque cibernético de Israel contra Líbano, que causó miles de heridos y al menos nueve víctimas mortales, por medio de un mensaje divulgado este miércoles en su cuenta en X.
(2024-09-18). Cuidado con el qrishing: Escaneando códigos QR de forma segura. cubadebate.cu Hola, mis estimados lectores. En el día de hoy vengo a hablarles sobre otra de las amenazas más conocidas en el ciberespacio. Se trata del qrishing, una técnica de phishing que utiliza códigos QR para engañar a las víctimas y robar información confidencial.
(2024-09-18). COOPERAT 2024: Destacan papel de las cooperativas en el desarrollo turístico. cubadebate.cu "El turismo es esencialmente reticular. Lo que se haga para fomentar la cooperación y las alianzas será positivo para todos los actores", aseguró Ramón Martín Fernández, profesor emérito de la Universidad de La Habana, durante un panel sobre el papel de las cooperativas en el desarrollo turístico, como parte de la XV Convención Internacional de Cooperativismo, COOPERAT 2024.
(2024-09-18). Foro de Inversión Extranjera y Negocios por primera vez en MINEMETAL 2024. cubadebate.cu El inicio de las sesiones del primer Foro de Inversión Extranjera y Negocios dentro del V Congreso Internacional de Minería y Metalurgia, MINEMETAL 2024 marcó la segunda jornada de este encuentro que tiene lugar en el Centro de Convenciones Plaza América de Varadero. Los intercambios en los paneles estuvieron dirigidos a presentar las potencialidades y resultados de este ámbito en la geología y la minería de Cuba.
(2024-09-18). Policía argentina volvió a arremeter contra jubilados. cubadebate.cu La policía argentina volvió a arremeter este miércoles contra jubilados congregados alrededor del Congreso para rechazar el veto del presidente Javier Milei a una ley que aumentaba sus haberes.
(2024-09-18). Sabor y tradición: Quimbombó y albóndigas de pescado a la habanera. cubadebate.cu En estos días fue el cumpleaños de un gran amigo que no está entre nosotros, pero sigue ahí en el día a día, Eusebio Leal. øQué decir de él que no se sepa? Investigar acucioso, capaz de entrar por una rendija y con sus ojos de águila husmear en todos los rincones, hacer de las cosas más sencillas una oda a la vida. Les propongo quimbombó y albóndigas de pescado a la habanera.
(2024-09-18). UNE pronostica afectación de 1 390 MW durante pico nocturno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este miércoles una disponibilidad de 1 930 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 250 MW, para un déficit de 1 320 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 390 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 7 a.m. fue de 1 830 MW y la demanda, 2 790 MW.
(2024-09-18). Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesworld.org 
Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …
(2024-09-18). 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".
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-09-18). 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".
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Cuba y Seychelles, largos nexos de cooperación. radiohc.cu En estos días se encuentra entre nosotros Wavel Rankalawan, presidente de Seychelles, un país con el que Cuba mantiene cordiales lazos, calificados por las autoridades de la nación africana como un ejemplo de cooperación Sur-Sur.
(2024-09-18). Consecuencias de la inclusión de Cuba en espuria lista terrorista. radiohc.cu La inclusión de Cuba en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo es un tema complejo que ha influido significativamente en las relaciones internacionales, en especial las de Cuba con Estados Unidos.
(2024-09-18). Sesiona X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Diez contenidos pertenecientes a dos grupos de temas estratégicos y algunos otros asuntos específicos debatirá el X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), que comenzó a sesionar hoy en la capital, Hanoi.
(2024-09-18). En Cuba, XVI Comprobación Nacional al Control Interno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) La Constitución de la República establece que la empresa estatal socialista es el sujeto principal de la economía nacional, desempeña el papel principal en la producción de bienes y servicios, y cumple con sus responsabilidades sociales.
(2024-09-18). ´Venimos a Cuba con el amor y el respeto que les entregó Fidel a los países del Caribe ª. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Un ambiente de profunda amistad, solidaridad y cercanía, como caracteriza a las entrañables relaciones de Cuba con las hermanas naciones del Caribe, distinguió el encuentro, la víspera, entre el miembro del Buró Político del Partido, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, y la presidenta del Senado de Granada, Dessima Williams,…
(2024-09-18). Premier 12: Cuba quiere un puesto entre los cuatro grandes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (PL).- El equipo Cuba de béisbol que intervendrá en la tercera edición del Premier 12, a comenzar el próximo mes de noviembre, mantiene su objetivo de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del torneo.
(2024-09-18). Selecciones cubanas vuelven a la acción en Olimpiada de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (JIT).- Luego de la fecha de descanso general del martes, los elencos cubanos enfrentan este miércoles a Paraguay, en el masculino, y a Turkmenistán, en el femenino, en la continuación de la Olimpiada Mundial de Ajedrez de Budapest, que entró en su recta final con la séptima de las 11 rondas programadas.
(2024-09-18). Dayán García declina su inclusión en la pre al Premier 12. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC).- El destacado jugador de cuadro Dayán García declinó su inclusión en la preselección cubana de béisbol que se alista de cara al Premier 12, de noviembre próximo.
(2024-09-18). Venezuela abre investigación contra Javier Milei por incautación de avión de Emtrasur en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El Ministerio Público de Venezuela confirmó este miércoles en Caracas, por medio del fiscal general, Tarek William Saab, que tramita órdenes de detención contra el presidente de Argentina por incautación de avión de Emtrasur y violación de derechos humanos.
(2024-09-18). Presidente de Seychelles rinde tributo a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de la República de Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan depositó este miércoles, una ofrenda floral a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba, en el Memorial que lleva su nombre en esta capital.
(2024-09-18). Maravillas en la docencia y agricultura en cienfueguero Centro Mixto Félix Edén Aguada (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Quiero contarles las maravillas en la docencia y la agricultura, que logran estudiantes y profesores, de las que soy testigo, en el Centro Mixto Félix Edén Aguada enclavado en áreas de la Empresa Agropecuaria Horquita perteneciente al municipio cienfueguero de Abreus.
(2024-09-18). Organizan en Venezuela Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Ya en Venezuela comenzó la realización de las asambleas populares que generan un amplio debate en toda la nación sobre las transformaciones del país y la agenda de gobierno, de cara a la realización del Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano de las Cinco generaciones de la Patria, previsto para el próximo mes de octubre.
(2024-09-18). Primer ministro cubano asiste a Feria de Energías Renovables. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Primer Ministro de la República, asistió este miércoles la inauguración de la III Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética, que se realiza en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, de esta capital.
(2024-09-18). Estudiantes camagàºeyanos participarán en proceso de rendición de cuenta. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 18 sep (ACN) En Camagàºey más de 570 integrantes de la Federación de Estudiantes de la Enseñanza Media y la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria participarán como observadores durante el primer proceso de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores, que en la provincia de Camagàºey transcurrirá desde el próximo 20 de septiembre hasta el 8 de noviembre.
(2024-09-18). Cuba condena en Viena el acoso de EE.UU por más de 60 años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Cuba condena el recrudecimiento de la política de bloqueo que por más de 60 años mantiene el gobierno de los EE.UU. contra el país, aseguró en Viena, Austria, José Fidel Santana Núñez, viceministro primero de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma).
(2024-09-18). Aduana de la República facilita el reembarque de mercancías retenidas en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (ACN) Como parte de las medidas para agilizar los flujos operacionales en frontera, la Aduana General de la República (AGR) tiene establecido el reembarque por todo pasajero de un grupo de mercancías prohibidas o que tienen regulada su entrada al país.
(2024-09-18). Vicepresidente de Cuba recibió cartas credenciales de embajadores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El vicepresidente de Cuba, Salvador Valdés, recibió este miércoles las cartas credenciales de nueve embajadores, que representarán a sus respectivos países en la nación caribeña.
(2024-09-18). Consejo de Estado aprueba decreto ley de extinción del Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social. cubadebate.cu En su sesión más reciente, el consejo de Estado aprobó el Decreto Ley De la Extinción del Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social. La misión del Inass era garantizar el servicio a la población beneficiaria de la seguridad social, velar por la correcta planificación, administración y control de los gastos de seguridad social.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Zelenski cancela reunión con líderes latinoamericanos. cubadebate.cu El presidente ucraniano, Vladímir Zelenski, canceló una reunión con líderes latinoamericanos prevista antes de la semana de alto nivel de la Asamblea General de la ONU, informó Folha de S. Paulo. Kiev decidió reconsiderar sus planes debido al escaso número de confirmaciones.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Dona China generadores para grupos electrógenos de la Unión Eléctrica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Una donación de diez generadores para los grupos electrógenos de la Unión Eléctrica fue entregada la víspera, a nombre del Partido Comunista de China y del Gobierno del gigante asiático, trascendió en un reporte de la Televisión Cubana.
(2024-09-18). Abrirán nuevo polo arrocero en Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Un nuevo polo arrocero de 400 hectáreas se abrirá en el municipio de Abreus, en función del autoabastecimiento alimentario de esa localidad, considerada una de las más productoras de la provincia de Cienfuegos.
(2024-09-18). Siete candidatos para sustituir a Bach como presidente del COI. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (JIT).- Un total de siete candidatos, entre ellos una mujer, optarán por suceder al alemán Thomas Bach en la presidencia del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) a partir del próximo año.
(2024-09-18). Voleibol cubano remonta ante Dominicana en Copa Panamericana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (JIT).- La selección masculina de voleibol de Cuba logró una sensacional remontada para vencer a la de República Dominicana 3-2 y mantenerse imbatible en el grupo A de la Copa Panamericana con sede en Surinam.
(2024-09-18). Vicecanciller de Cuba realiza visita de trabajo a Ottawa, Canadá. radiohc.cu Ottawa, 18 sep (RHC) El vicecanciller de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, sostuvo encuentros con altas autoridades del gobierno de Canadá y del Departamento de Asuntos Globales, así como miembros del parlamento, durante una visita de trabajo a esta capital.
(2024-09-18). Lanzan desde Irak ciberataque masivo contra webs israelíes. cubadebate.cu La cadena libanesa Al-Mayadeen informó este miércoles sobre un ciberataque masivo contra docenas de sitios web israelíes en la Palestina ocupada lanzado desde Irak. Israel confirmó el ciberataque y apuntó a Irak como el origen. De acuerdo con la información, grupos de la resistencia iraquí estarían detrás del ataque.
(2024-09-18). Comenzó en Varadero primer Simposio de Deporte, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad. cubadebate.cu El primer Simposio de Deporte, Medio Ambiente y Sociedad en un entorno de inclusión social quedó inaugurado este miércoles en Varadero, Matanzas, con la presencia del presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación, (Inder), Osvaldo Vento Montiller.
(2024-09-18). Inauguran en La Habana Tercer Salón Internacional de Energías Renovables. cubadebate.cu "No podemos hablar de desarrollo, de construir un socialismo próspero y sostenible, de soberanía energética y mitigación del cambio climático sin el desarrollo de las fuentes de energía renovable ", afirmó Vicente de la O Levy, ministro de Energía y Minas, en las palabras de apertura.
(2024-09-18). Presentan "Iluminadas por la cultura", nueva serie documental de Resumen Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La nueva producción del medio argentino Resumen Latinoamericano, la serie documental Iluminadas por la cultura, del realizador Daniel Chile, fue presentada el lunes 16 de septiembre en el teatro del Ministerio de Cultura. La serie se centra en cuatro jóvenes artistas cubanas: la violinista Tania Haase; Claudia Alvariño, actriz y subdirectora de La Colmenita; la fotógrafa May Reguera, y Grettel Morejón, bailarina del Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Ejército ruso elimina a mercenarios estadounidenses en Kursk. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Las fuerzas especiales de Rusia eliminaron a mercenarios del grupo estadounidense Forward Observation y a efectivos ucranianos de operaciones especiales en la región de Kursk, informó hoy el Ministerio de Defensa.
(2024-09-18). Recorre Morales Ojeda medios de comunicación del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, recorrió la víspera emisoras y canales de la televisión y la radio cubanas, donde intercambió con directivos y trabajadores sobre las rutinas productivas, el funcionamiento del ICS y la Ley de Comunicación Social…
(2024-09-18). Inicia III Feria de Energías Renovables en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) La III edición del Salón Internacional de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética comenzará hoy, y entre sus actividades fundamentales se informará la Estrategia de Cuba para la transición hacia las fuentes limpias.
(2024-09-18). Inició Primer Taller Internacional de Fincas Emprendedoras en el marco de COOPERAT 2024 (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sept (RHC) Bajo la organización del Ministerio de Agricultura de Cuba, el Centro de Estudio de Dirección, Desarrollo Local, Turismo y Cooperativismo de la Universidad de Pinar del Río (CEGESTA), la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Industrial (ONUDI), se inauguró el Primer Taller de Fincas Emprendedoras, en el marco de la decimoquinta edición de la Convención Internacional de Cooperativismo COOPERAT 2024.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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).