(2024-09-28). War criminal to be greeted by mass protests in New York City on 26/27/28 September. indybay.org New York demonstrators intend to denounce the prime minister's visit to the U.N. tomorrow, where members last week demanded that Israel end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.
(2024-09-28). War criminal Netanyahu issued a directive for "war with full force." indybay.org After turning Gaza into a lake of blood, Israel redirected its focus to Lebanon and rejected the 21-day temporary ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States and France. While Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced that he had instructed the Israeli army to continue its attacks in the north with full force, Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "There will be no ceasefire in the north."
(2024-09-28). Syria and Iraq: Unsung heroes in defending Lebanon and Palestine. workers.org 
Syria and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq are demonstrating exceptional solidarity with Lebanon, providing critical aid and defense against Israeli terrorist attacks and indiscriminate bombings, yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. They are the unseen forces behind Lebanon's defense and resilience, backing Hezbollah, the country's militant resistance organization. The Islamic . . . |
(2024-09-28). Iraqis hold nationwide protests against Israel, say 'hundred thousand heroes' ready for war. presstv.ir Iraqis rally across the country in support of the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, which are subject to ongoing deadly Israeli aggression, with Iraqi resistance reiterating strong support for Hezbollah.
(2024-09-28). There would be no resistance to Israel in the region without Iran: Lebanese scholar. presstv.ir It is not farfetched to say there would be no resistance to the Israeli regime in the region without the Islamic Republic of Iran, says a Lebanese scholar…
(2024-09-28). Iraqi resistance hits Israeli targets with drones 'in support of Palestine, Lebanon'. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has carried out new operations in the Israeli-occupied territories of Palestine, hitting the targets with drones "in support of Palestine, Lebanon."
(2024-09-28). Suppression of Science and Inconvenient Truths. wattsupwiththat.com Censorship and science are incompatible…
(2024-09-28). IYSSE at Western Sydney University initiates Special General Meeting against genocide and war. wsws.org We successfully initiated this meeting after gaining nearly 300 signatures from WSU students to petition the Student Representative Council to call the SGM.
(2024-09-28). Iran Condemns Israeli Assault on Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson roundly condemned the Zionist regime's "brutal and terrorist" aerial attacks that targeted a number of residential buildings in Beirut's densely populated southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday.
(2024-09-28). Arielle Angel: Leaving Zion. newleftreview.org The rejection of Israel's hegemony by a new generation of Jewish Americans—and their radical critique of its revenge war on Gaza—have altered the political-intellectual terrain in the US. Arielle Angel, editor in chief at Jewish Currents, discusses the journal's role in this rupture with the Zionist establishment.
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah sources say Nasrallah safe following Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Hezbollah security sources have informed Press TV that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the organization, is in a secure location and has not been harmed by the recent Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.
(2024-09-28). Hezbollah rejects Israeli claim of weapons depots in bombed civilian buildings. presstv.ir Hezbollah strongly rejects the Israeli claim of its maintaining weapons inside the civilian buildings in Beirut that have come under intense Israeli strikes.
(2024-09-28). Israel Continues Massive Airstrikes in Southern Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Saturday, intensifying a conflict that has left hundreds dead, while Hezbollah denied Israeli claims of weapon storage in civilian buildings hit during the raids.
(2024-09-28). Israeli Strikes Level Hezbollah Headquarters, Escalating Lebanon Conflict. devdiscourse.com The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, leading to massive explosions that have killed at least six people and injured 91, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The attack targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and destroyed multiple high-rise buildings.
(2024-09-28). Israel continues to pound Beirut early Saturday after deadly Hezbollah HQ strike. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israel launched fresh attacks on targets in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh early Saturday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah weapons stored under civilian buildings. Eyewitnesses in Beirut reported Israeli warplanes flying over the city's southern suburb and conducting several rounds of bombings within an hour in the Dahieh district. Prior to …
(2024-09-28). Why Kamala Harris must be defeated. indybay.org It is up to the American people to make the 2024 election a referendum on war and peace, to prove that the endless massacres of Gaza's children cannot be permitted without consequence for those who commit the murder. | We are now arriving at a conclusion reached by James Baldwin, one of the great prophets for the Black freedom movement and a proponent of Palestinian freedom, a generation ago:…
(2024-09-28). Rohana Kuddus: Indonesia's Dynastic Webs. newleftreview.org How did Prabowo Subianto—former military strongman, with a list of massacres to his name—capture the Indonesian presidency? A comparative analysis of the dynastic political culture that has supplanted traditional left-right divisions across the archipelago, from its emergence under the dictatorship to its consolidation under Jokowi.
(2024-09-28). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-09-28). Iran says Israel deadly airstrike on Beirut 'game-changing escalation'. presstv.ir Iran's embassy in Lebanon says Israel's major attack on Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahiya represents a dangerous escalation.
(2024-09-28). FM spox: Israeli attacks on Beirut 'clear war crime'; US complicit, should be accountable. presstv.ir The Foreign Ministry vehemently condemns the Israeli regime's earlier airstrikes against the Lebanese capital, considering the United Sates to be complicit.
(2024-09-28). Pezeshkian: Attacks on Beirut once again revealed nature of Israeli regime's state terrorism. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly condemns the Israeli regime's earlier deadly attacks against the Lebanese capital Beirut.
(2024-09-28). New wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut hours after deadly raids. presstv.ir A new wave of Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit a southern suburb of Lebanon's capital Beirut, which had come under deadly aerial attacks by the regime just hours earlier.
(2024-09-28). Hamas calls on Islamic nations to intervene against Israel's aggression. presstv.ir Hamas has called on "Arab and Islamic nations" to act and "reject this brutal aggression" by Israel against the brotherly people of Lebanon.
(2024-09-28). FM: Israel used US's 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs in deadly Beirut attacks. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister strongly denounces the Israeli regime's recent deadly attacks against Beirut and the US's complicity in the atrocity.
(2024-09-28). FM: Netanyahu 'a bloodthirsty monster that is no less than Hitler'. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister denounces the Israeli prime minister in the strongest terms for his regime's ongoing deadly atrocities against the Palestinians and the Lebanese.
(2024-09-28). Saturday 9/28: Palestine/Lebanon protest. indybay.org Ocean at Water St., Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-28). Gaza Protesters Disrupt Chevron Headquarters. indybay.org Protesters amplify international call for a boycott of Chevron over its war profiteering in the midst of Israel's assault in Gaza and Lebanon…
(2024-09-28). Thousands in New York City protest Netanyahu and the bombing of Lebanon. wsws.org In the last few days, New York City police arrested scores protesters against the bombing of Lebanon and the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly in the last few days and engaged in disruptive and provocative actions, sending some to the hospital.
(2024-09-28). Joshua Craze: Taxonomies of Hunger. newleftreview.org Death by hunger stalks millions in the Sahel and Horn of Africa—the upshot of West-led political and economic processes as much as climate change and war. Yet only a few instances can pass the demanding criteria for famine set by the humanitarian technocrats of the international bodies charged with its alleviation.
(2024-09-28). 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.
(2024-09-28). At least 8 killed, nearly 80 injured in Israeli bombing of Beirut suburb; rescue op underway. presstv.ir Thick plumes of smoke were visible rising from the sites of the strikes, which reportedly targeted at least four buildings.
(2024-09-28). Media reports of Iran's Leader calling meeting in wake of Beirut bombings false: Sources. presstv.ir Reports claiming that Iran's Leader has called a meeting of the Supreme National Security Council in the wake of Israeli bombings in Beirut are not true.
(2024-09-28). Collective West supporting Israel 'to wipe out the Palestinian population': Academic. presstv.ir Professor Mohammad Marandi says all the Western countries are supporting the Israeli regime "to wipe out the Palestinian population."
(2024-09-28). 25 Arrested Blocking War Criminal Netanyahu's Motorcade to UN General Assembly. indybay.org More than two dozen Palestinian and Jewish activists and allies were arrested in New York City Thursday after blocking the planned route of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motorcade ahead of the genocidal war criminal's United Nations General Assembly speech.
(2024-09-28). CAIR Calls on Biden to 'Stop Enabling Netanyahu's Madness' After Israel Levels Entire City. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Biden to "stop enabling Netanyahu's madness" after the Israeli government reportedly levelled an entire city block in Beirut, massacring an untold number of civilians, including children.
(2024-09-28). Friday 10/4: Collective Liberation: A Palestinian and Israeli's journey from despair to hope. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2024-09-28). Netanyahu declares all-out war at UN, then Israel slaughters hundreds in Beirut. wsws.org Barely an hour after Netanyahu finished speaking, his regime demonstrated the genocidal content of his war vow, as huge explosions reduced residential apartment buildings to rubble in heavily-populated southern Beirut.
(2024-09-28). Artists with principle: Novelist Sally Rooney, actor Javier Bardem and author Jhumpa Lahiri protest Israeli mass murder in Gaza. wsws.org Certain artists are demonstrating principle in the face of the world-historical crimes of Israel and its imperialist backers.
(2024-09-28). Venezuela Suspends Commercial Flights with Chile. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( Until now, only the Venezuelan airline Estelar Airlines was flying the Caracas-Santiago de Chile route from the Simón Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela, with a weekly frequency. | The Notam, not y…
(2024-09-28). The 2024 elections and the danger of fascism: The working class must no longer remain at the mercy of its enemies. workers.org 
Mass protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. The writer is First Secretary of Workers World Party. The presidential election this year is a watershed moment for the working-class movement and for the anti-imperialist forces within it. It is time to do what has yet to . . . |
(2024-09-28). Case Western Reserve University students rally behind expelled encampment leader. workers.org 
Cleveland Over 100 pro-Palestine activists rallied and marched to the office of Case Western Reserve University on Sept. 18 in protest of the expulsion of Yousef Khalaf, a leader of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. CWRU students erected the encampment on April 29 and kept it up until May 10. Cleveland . . . |
(2024-09-28). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.
(2024-09-28). Sunday 10/13: Aromas Community Market. indybay.org Outside the Aromas Community Grange | 361 Rose Ave., Aromas CA 95004…
(2024-09-28). Wednesday 10/2: Black Life Vigil. indybay.org Quarry Rock, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-28). Governor Signs California Bill to Affirm Local Choice on Oil, Gas Operations. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 25, 2024 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill today that affirms local governments' authority to protect communities by limiting or banning oil and gas operations, methods and location.
(2024-09-28). Thursday 10/17: EFFecting Change Livestream Series: How to Protest with Privacy in Mind. indybay.org
(2024-09-28). Speech by Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the 79th UN General Assembly. indybay.org The global oligarchy is leading humanity to its own extinction, and that is where politics pays obeisance to it, completely abrogating the idea of freedom and the power of the people, the idea of democracy. The question to be asked from this rostrum is whether the people will allow it. There is no more time; governments are incapable of stopping the extinction of life. Today we must choose whether it is life or greed, whether it is humanity or capital.
(2024-09-28). Mass murderer Netanyahu receives a big shock! They left while he was speaking! indybay.org The Turkish delegation, led by Turkey's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, left the hall before Netanyahu began his speech at the UN General Assembly. It was observed that many delegations accompanied the Turkish delegation, leaving a mostly empty hall.
(2024-09-28). Outing the anti-American fascists purging the voter rolls. indybay.org Outing The Anti-American Voting Roll Purgers:…
(2024-09-28). Big Money is trying to privatize, and sabotage our election system and voting rights. indybay.org Protesters In Front Of The Home Of Billionaire Leonard Anthony Leo:…
(2024-09-28). Saturday 9/28: San Francisco's #BareAsYouDare World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom Street…
(2024-09-28). Sunday 10/6: Blessing of the Animals. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd | Oakland CA 94619…
(2024-09-28). Sunday 10/13: Author Jason Reynolds In Person at Laney College to Present His New Young Adult Novel. indybay.org Laney College, Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center | 900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA…
(2024-09-28). Sunday 10/13: Harvest Benefit for Palestine. indybay.org Pie Ranch, 2080 Green Oaks Way, Pescadero…
(2024-09-28). Wednesday 10/9: Election 2024: Trump's Fascism, Harris' War crimes, and the Interests of Humanity. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-09-28). Sunday 10/13: Drew Harrison: In the Spirit of Lennon. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works- 2513 Blanding Ave. Alameda, CA 94501…
(2024-09-28). Saturday 9/28: All Out to Protest Laura Loomer. indybay.org The intersection of Brunswick and Sutton in grass valley.
(2024-09-28). Call to Action: Oct 7 Week of Rage. indybay.org Free Palestine = death to amerika…
(2024-09-28). With only days to go before the deadline, US corporations prepare to deal with potential East Coast dock strike. wsws.org This is a repeat in reverse of the same maneuvers conducted between 2022 through 2023 when the contract for the West Coast ports expired.
(2024-09-28). Hurricane Helene devastates a wide swathe of southeastern United States. wsws.org The size and intensity of the storm, as well as its duration over land, must be attributed to the impact of climate change.
(2024-09-28). Sri Lankan big business rushes to congratulate new president. wsws.org The rapacious Sri Lankan elites see the IMF's harsh austerity demands as encouraging greater foreign direct investment and expanding their opportunities for boosting profits.
(2024-09-28). Oppose the persecution of Momodou Taal! Mobilize the working class to defend democratic rights! wsws.org The move to suspend and deport Taal is part of a broader assault on democratic rights under conditions of escalating global war.
(2024-09-28). Japan stages provocative naval transit through Taiwan Strait. wsws.org The sailing of a warship through the strait, a first by Japan, goes hand-in-hand with Tokyo's ongoing remilitarization and involvement in the US-led war preparations against China.
(2024-09-28). Week of executions in America ends with a nitrogen gas asphyxiation in Alabama. wsws.org Five death row inmates were put to death in the US over the past week, a pace unprecedented since July 2003. With the deaths of Freddie Owens, Travis Mullis, Marcellus Williams, Emmanuel Littlejohn and Alan Miller, the US has now executed 1,600 people since the US Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976.
(2024-09-28). Reject sellout of Wellington, New Zealand rail workers! wsws.org The three-year deal recommended by the RMTU to more than 400 rail workers is a wage cut relative to the soaring cost of living.
(2024-09-28). Campaigning in Arizona, Kamala Harris pledges to "work across the aisle" to expand border police. wsws.org Hours after Trump promised to carry out mass deportations of legal immigrants, Harris, who has yet to visit Springfield, Ohio, flew to the US-Mexico border wall where she pledged to adopt virtually all of the Republicans' anti-immigrant agenda.
(2024-09-28). Seoul City Hosts 19th Homeless World Cup 2024: 49 Nations Representing All Continents. pressenza.com 
A Photo Reportage! | From 21 to 28 September 2024, the capital of South Korea, Seoul City is hosting the 19th Homeless World Cup 2024 at Hanyang University. It is bringing 500 men and women players from 64 teams representing 49 nations, which is said to be the first tournament in Asia. | Some of the players from the 64 teams… ⚪ | ⚪ | ⚪ The opening ceremony was adorned by a parade, and welcoming, and congratulatory speeches. Mel Young, President of the Here ar…
(2024-09-28). Baguio Central University Participates in the 2024 WURI Global Conference. pressenza.com 
Seoul, Korea | The Smart WUNI leaders—a global network of innovators united by their commitment to making a difference. BCU's Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang (5th from L), Dean of the Graduate School and a member of the Board of Directors, is seated alongside the elected President of the WUNI Leaders, Dr. Robert F. Hayden Jr., WGC 2024 Conference Chair Dr. Jin Suk Kim, and other esteemed members of the Board of Directors. | Baguio Central University (BCU) has showcased its commitment to innovation and academic excellence by participating in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Global Conference…
(2024-09-28). Iranian Kurdish journalist Fardin Mostafaei detained in undisclosed location. hra-news.org
(2024-09-28). Phoebe Plummer of Just Stop Oil Sentenced to Two Years—JSO Sad. wattsupwiththat.com hoebe and Anna have just been sentenced to 2 years and 20 months in prison respectively after throwing soup over the glass frame of Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'.
(2024-09-28). Enrica Villari: Between History And Theory. newleftreview.org From Signs Taken for Wonders to The Bourgeois, Franco Moretti has developed a changing, multifaceted sociology of the novel. In this critical reconstruction, Enrica Villari parses the theory that unfolds from his pioneering account of the form's evolution—through Goethe, Stendhal, Balzac, Eliot, García Márquez—and considers its political implications.
(2024-09-28). Jan Breman & Marcel van der Linden: Migration: A View From Below. newleftreview.org Against both the catastrophist and 'win-win' perspectives on immigration, this class-based examination shows that in-country and in-region movement far outstrips the traffic on the 'migratory corridors' joining poor countries to rich. Fieldwork from India and Indonesia reveals the social determinants shaping the conditions of departure.
(2024-09-28). Julian Stallabrass: Memories of the Present. newleftreview.org What forms of criticism should be brought to bear on the pseudo-realist 'photographs' produced by prompts to AI programmes? Julian Stallabrass gets a bead on these thrice-alienated products of human image-making by framing them within information-science concepts of cultural entropy and philosophical considerations on déjà vu.
(2024-09-28). Nathan Sperber: The French Crisis: Organic or Conjunctural? newleftreview.org Since 2017, France's Fifth Republic has been polarized between three novel coalitions—techno-bourgeois, far-right and radical left. After July's snap elections, as Macron once again pockets the 'anti-fascist' vote and installs a conservative Prime Minister, Nathan Sperber argues that a Meloni-style domestication of Le Pen may be on the horizon.
(2024-09-28). Tom Hazeldine: Neo-Labourism in the Saddle. newleftreview.org Still lagging its G7 peers in recovery from the 2008 crisis, and faced with the impasse of Brexit, Britain is haunted again by the spectre of decline. As Labour returns to office, tight-lipped about its plans, Tom Hazeldine analyses the class character of the vote and the regionally skewed economy that underlies it.
(2024-09-28). Janet Museveni launches Emerging Leaders Program. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, has launched the Emerging Leaders Program at Makerere University. The program is aimed at promoting positive behaviour change among youth in higher education institutions. The program, which the minister initiated last year, targets issues such as corruption, substance abuse, gambling, and the risks …
(2024-09-28). Mpuuga's proposed amendment to reduce size of parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the former Leader of the opposition in parliament has said next week he will be ready to seek leave of parliament to introduce a private member's bill to cause electoral and constitutional amendments. The amendments among others will reduce the number of MPs. Speaking to reporters on …
(2024-09-28). PostBank, MTN MoMo partner to usher more Ugandans into the money economy through the XtraCash. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda (PBU) in partnership with MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) have launched Xtracash, a digital Micro Lending solution that is positioned to extend short term facilities to MTN mobile money subscribers. This initiative is poised to provide approximately 13 million mobile wallet holders in the country with …
(2024-09-28). Sectas ocultistas y satánicas: el Arzobispado de Barcelona contradice al Papa Francisco. indybay.org El Papa Francisco ha declarado en la audiencia de este miércoles 25 de septiembre que el mundo está repleto de ´magos, ocultismo y, por desgracia, de verdaderas sectas satánicas ª. Sin embargo, el Arzobispado de Barcelona participa en eventos con sectas ortodoxas ocultistas como la Iglesia Ortodoxa Apostólica Antioquena de España…
(2024-09-27). Guest article: Starmer's biggest lie. skwawkbox.org 
@damian_from writes Before I reveal the biggest lie Keir Starmer has ever told, I will first need to prove the premise of the title, that Keir Starmer is a liar. We don't need to travel far to find conclusive evidence that the premise is true. The evidence can be found in the first sentence of …
(2024-09-27). Sept 28: Cuban and Venezuelan Foreign Ministers to Speak at Gaza Fundraiser at Apollo Theater. pressenza.com This Saturday, September 28, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil will join a Gaza Solidarity Fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.: | September 28, 2024 | The Apollo Theater, New York: | Despite facing severe U.S. sanctions, both nations remain steadfast in their commitment to supporting oppressed communities worldwide. As U.S. leaders overlook the plight of the Palestinian people, Cuba and Venezuela have actively engaged in international efforts to promote solidarity and bring attention to the ongoing crisis. | The event will include a conve…
(2024-09-27). War criminal to be greeted by mass protests in New York City on 26/27/28 September. indybay.org New York demonstrators intend to denounce the prime minister's visit to the U.N. tomorrow, where members last week demanded that Israel end its illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu orders "full force fight" in Lebanon, thwarting US-French brokered ceasefire deal. peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, September 26, Israeli Prime Minister The office said that Netanyahu has not even responded to the proposal and that he ordered the Israeli military to keep fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon "with full force", stressing that fighting in the Gaza strip will also continue…
(2024-09-27). War criminal Netanyahu issued a directive for "war with full force." indybay.org After turning Gaza into a lake of blood, Israel redirected its focus to Lebanon and rejected the 21-day temporary ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States and France. While Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced that he had instructed the Israeli army to continue its attacks in the north with full force, Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated, "There will be no ceasefire in the north."
(2024-09-27). African Union Must Intervene — Asylum Seekers Enlisted to Kill Palestinians in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
If one is to visit the Mahal website, a pop-up reminder, reading 'Apply online', keeps appearing. It is as if the repeated beep is a reminder of the state of emergency, if not outright panic, in the Israeli military. Mahal is one of several recruiting agencies that aim to entice mercenaries from all around the
(2024-09-27). From Gaza to Beirut: Abdaljawad Omar on the ripple effects of Israel's attack on Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
Abdaljawad Omar speaks to Mondoweiss about how the recent escalation of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese resistance is connected to the ongoing genocide in Gaza since October 7.
(2024-09-27). UMich Student Felony Charges for Gaza Encampment: 'A Sign of Their Desperation'. thealtworld.com Michigan State Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged eleven students with a mix of felonies and misdemeanors for participating in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Michigan. | Salma Hamamy, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan where she served as the President of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter and one of the eleven students charged, discusses how the state's concerted efforts to stifle the student movement for Palestine "will only breed more resistance." | Michigan AG @dananessel charged 11 @UMich students with felonies for their Gaza Solidarity Encampment. | "This f…
(2024-09-27). Israel's War on Lebanon and Netanyahu's October Surprise to Pick the Next U.S. President. counterpunch.org 
The launching of the widespread terror campaign targeting civilians in Lebanon is an integral part of the Israeli war strategy to achieve tactical military objectives. The new Israeli strikes which started on September 17 with the exploding pagers have resulted so far in more than 5000 killed and injured Lebanese. | For the past 11 months, the Lebanese Resistance limited its attacks exclusively to Israeli military bases, in or near, the "Jewish-only" colonies along the Lebanese border. The current Israeli assault was likely planned to take place on September 16 ahead of the aexplosion of the pagers, but had to be…
(2024-09-27). Motsoaledi warns leaders against antimicrobial resistance. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi warns leaders against antimicrobial resistance | Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a ticking time bomb that could return the world to an era where common infections are untreatable, and routine surgeries become life-threatening. | "I stand before you with a sense of urgency and hope that as we join hands to tackle the problem of AMR, we have a full appreciation of the significant threat it poses to global health, food security and development," he said on Thursday. | The Minister was speaking at the United Nations on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphos…
(2024-09-27). Why Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Still Matters. ummid.com Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan's contribution to the path of peace and peaceful, non-violent resistance to injustice will never be forgotten.
(2024-09-27). Jhumpa Lahiri Refuses New York Museum Award Over Palestine Scarf. ummid.com Pulitzer winning author Jhumpa Lahiri refused to accept an award from New York's Noguchi Museum protesting its decision to fire three employees for wearing Keffiyeh, an emblem of Palestinian solidarity and resistance.
(2024-09-27). Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on Israeli cities, US warships. aljazeera.com Iran-aligned group says it will continue its attacks on Israel until its 'aggression on Lebanon and Gaza stops'.
(2024-09-27). 'Houthi missile' seen over Israeli city before interception. aljazeera.com Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv as Israel's military said it shot down a Yemeni missile on Thursday night.
(2024-09-27). Yemen's Military Manufacturing: A Beacon of Hope for Restoring the Nation's Dignity. libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah News Yemeni Hypersonic Missle "Palestine 2" launched in support of Gaza In a historical context linking Yemen's ongoing reality to its conflict with Israel, the September 26 Revolution of 1962, which aimed to build a strong national army, reflects significant shortcomings in achieving its declared goals. Over the fifty years since the revolution, it…
(2024-09-27). Israel Intercepts Ballistic Missile Fired From Yemen as Regional Tensions Soar. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Yemeni Forces Launch Ballistic Missile at Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli media reports a ballistic missile attack launched by Yemeni forces on Israeli territories, triggering sirens near Tel Aviv.
(2024-09-27). Israeli Air/Missile Defenses. thealtworld.com 
Incoming strikes hitting targets across Israel may not be indicative of Israel exhausting its defenses but instead of local saturation & the fact no defense system is 100% effective; Saturation occurs when defenses are temporarily overwhelmed by more incoming targets in a specific area than can be intercepted at any given time; Full depletion of Israeli air defenses would be indicated by more incoming strikes hitting targets than being intercepted; To ascertain how long Israeli air defenses can be sustained, monthly production rates and stockpile levels of both Israeli and Hezbollah arsenals must be known; Such n…
(2024-09-27). Israel's Iron Dome. thealtworld.com The system is designed to counter cheap, numerous and ineffective rockets fired by Hamas and Hezbollah and the occasional precision guided weapon, not large quantities of precision guided weapons; While recent conflicts see 1000s of rockets fired at Israel, most are not targeted by the Iron Dome because they are deemed not a threat to critical targets; Production rates for Iron Dome interceptors are likely sufficient for all future scenarios of this manner; However, should 100s or even 1000s of cheap but effective precision guided rockets/missiles/drones be used in future conflicts, the Iron Dome will likely face…
(2024-09-27). What is Zelenskyy's 'Victory Plan' against Russia? aljazeera.com Long-range missiles and urgent NATO membership for Ukraine: Here's more about Zelenskyy's plan for victory.
(2024-09-27). Iraqi factions bomb Israeli-occupied Golan as Lebanon war rages. newarab.com 
The The group used Arqab cruise missiles to attack "vital targets in our occupied land", saying the move was "in support of our people in Palestine and Lebanon and in response to the massacres that the usurping entity [Israel] is committing against children, w…
(2024-09-27). Unfriendly Fire in Weapons-Flooded War Zone. counterpunch.org 
Giant weapons contractors just may be too big when their weapons systems so overcrowd a warzone that their own missiles destroy their own warplanes. This could be what happened in Ukraine in August, when a Lockheed Martin F-16, piloted by Ukrainian Lt. Col. Oleksiy Mes, was most likely shot down by a Lockheed Patriot air-defense
(2024-09-27). Plan to use long-range NATO missiles against Russia threatens uncontrolled escalation of global war. wsws.org Despite claims by the US media that Russia's threats of retaliation are a "bluff," attacks on Russia with NATO weapons would trigger a massive escalation of the war.
(2024-09-27). PLA publishes rare photos of missile launch. ecns.cn In a rare publicity move, the Chinese military on Thursday morning published pictures of its intercontinental ballistic missile launch that took place on Wednesday.
(2024-09-27). Hezbollah Targets Zionist Settlements as Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah announced a series of missile attacks on Israeli settlements in northern occupied Palestine, while Israel continued to bomb southern Lebanon, killing nine civilians.
(2024-09-27). Russia's revised nuclear doctrine per latest speech by Vladimir Putin. gilbertdoctorow.com Gilbert Doctorow My news today will be brief due to reduced internet access. But I believe the essence is of highest importance since it concerns a very detailed restatement of Russian thinking about deterrance that followed from U.S. and British plans to give Kiev unlimited use of their long range missiles to strike theRussian heartland …
(2024-09-27). France condemns Israeli attacks on schools in Gaza. plenglish.com We express our outrage at the attacks launched this week, which left over 40 dead and several wounded, the Foreign Ministry underscored in a communiqué. | Paris regretted that for some time now, schools in Gaza, which provide shelter to civilians, have been the target of raids by the Israeli army, with consequences it considers unacceptable. | France reiterated that it is imperative for Israel to comply with international humanitarian law, it warned. | The text circulated here describes the situation in Gaza as an absolute urgency and insists on the demands for the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas…
(2024-09-27). Barcelona fans banned for one Champions League game for Nazi-style flag. aljazeera.com Barcelona fans banned from Red Star Belgrade trip following UEFA 'racism and/or other discriminatory conduct' charge.
(2024-09-27). Book that amasses research on repurposed drugs, nutrients and supplements to treat cancer is banned by Amazon. expose-news.com Dr. Paul Marik's book 'Cancer Care: The Role of Repurposed Drugs and Metabolic Interventions in Treating Cancer' disappeared from Amazon without any warning. The next day, on 17 September, Amazon emailed Dr. …
(2024-09-27). Entire UK Labour Government should be thrown out and banned from public office. expose-news.com The entire Labour Government should be thrown out and banned from public office. They have shown themselves bereft of compassion, insight, dignity, understanding or common sense. And they have exhibited contempt for …
(2024-09-27). Feds charge NYC Mayor Adams with taking bribes and foreign funds. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—After months of mounting pressure, and multiple scandals in his administration, the federal indictment roof fell in on Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams. And with a grand jury stating Adams took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign interests—and thus was an unregistered foreign agent for Turkey—next year's New York City mayoral …
(2024-09-27). Why massacring civilians is Israel's deliberate strategy. electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv's genocide in Gaza and attacks in Lebanon are endangering all of humanity.
(2024-09-27). Indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams Details Depths of Illegal Foreign Influence. truthout.org On Thursday, federal prosecutors announced they are charging New York City Mayor Eric Adams for a bribery and wire fraud scheme spanning nearly a decade. Adams allegedly accepted illegal campaign contributions from corporations and foreign donors, including the Turkish government. Adams is accused of manipulating regulators for the Turkish Consulate and not recognizing the Armenian genocide in… |
(2024-09-27). The Gaza Genocide and the Canadian Left. socialistproject.ca 
Four years ago, the Socialist Project published a pamphlet called Asmaa studied English literature at Al-Azhar University and at the time of our last pamphlet was working as the operations manage…
(2024-09-27). Will the West Normalise Genocide? counterpunch.org 
At the last London protest — the 18th National march against the Genocide in Gaza — a solitary protester held up a home-made sign which read, 'Imagine Being Stupid Enough to Actually believe A Genocide Doesn't Affect You', which I took not only as an exhortation to remember our common humanity, but also as a
(2024-09-27). AIPAC's War on Democracy: Joint Statement from Veterans For Peace and Move to Amend. pressenza.com Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza has produced increasing calls for an immediate ceasefire, while a pro-Israel, U.S.-based group has waged an increasing war on democracy with little public scrutiny and no end in sight. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is one of the most politically and electorally influential groups in this country. They have bombarded our "democratic" system spending over
(2024-09-27). "Crisis of Faith": Calls Grow for NYC Mayor Adams to Resign After Historic Indictment. democracynow.org 
On Thursday, federal prosecutors announced they are charging New York City Mayor Eric Adams for a bribery and wire fraud scheme spanning nearly a decade. Adams allegedly accepted illegal campaign contributions from corporations and foreign donors, including the Turkish government. Adams is accused of manipulating regulators for the Turkish Consulate and not recognizing the Armenian genocide in exchange for campaign donations and lavish gifts. According to prosecutors, "the mayor knew, accepted and actively sought illegal donations from foreign sources," says George Joseph, an investigative reporter fo…
(2024-09-27). Israel's Aggression On Palestine and Zionism's Relationship to Judaism, w/ Zachary Foster. thealtworld.com 
(2024-09-27). Israeli Resettlement Plans in the Gaza Strip. libya360.wordpress.com Wassim Ghantous It would be misleading to presume that current Israeli calls to ethnically cleanse and resettle the Gaza Strip are limited to a fringe of messianic far-right settler groups. Israeli colonial expansion and replacement, as well as the desire for the native Palestinians to "vanish," lie at the very core of the Zionist project…
(2024-09-27). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Israel rejects Lebanon ceasefire ahead of Netanyahu UN speech. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). Report from Beirut: Israel Is "Targeting Everyone" in Bombing Campaign, Killing 700+ in Just Days. democracynow.org 
We get an update from Lebanon, where the death toll from Israeli airstrikes has risen to over 700 since Monday, following a series of explosions involving pagers and walkie-talkies in Beirut and southern Lebanon last week. The Israeli military reiterated its troops were preparing for a ground invasion of Lebanon if tensions continue to escalate. Multiple Israeli tanks and armored vehicles have appeared across Israel's northern border with Lebanon. As the Biden administration claims it's working toward a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is set to receive a new military aid package from the United States to…
(2024-09-27). Israel Intensifies Lebanon Attacks Despite Growing Calls for Ceasefire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Dozens of people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon, according to health officials, as Israeli air forces continued to assault the country for the fourth day in a row, despite rising international calls for a truce.
(2024-09-27). Israel Killed 21 Members Of My Family In Gaza — Lowkey meets Ahmed al-Naouq. mintpressnews.com Gaza survivor Ahmed al-Naouq joins Lowkey on "Watchdog" to share his personal story of survival and expose the deceitful narratives pushed by Western media about Israel's assault on Gaza.
(2024-09-27). Hamas, Israel, and the Fog of October 7: What We Know Now. mintpressnews.com Allegations of beheadings and mass rape on October 7 have fueled Israel's war narrative. But after a year of investigations, how much of it holds up?
(2024-09-27). Massive Israeli attack levels entire residential block in Beirut in reported assassination attempt on Hasan Nasrallah. mondoweiss.net 
Israel completely flattened at least six residential buildings in Beirut's southern Dahiya district with 2000-pound bombs amid claims that Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah was the target.
(2024-09-27). Israel's New Quagmire: A Ground Invasion of Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan The occupation army has twice been ejected from Lebanon by Hezbollah. Two decades later, it is eyeing yet another ground invasion of its northern neighbor, this time against a much more sophisticated adversary. On 26 September, the Israeli army announced the conclusion of a brigade exercise simulating a ground operation in Lebanon,…
(2024-09-27). Hezbollah Confirms Martyrdom of Commander in Israeli Airstrike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hezbollah has confirmed the assassination of senior commander Mohammad Hussein Srour in an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking the fourth such targeted attack by Israeli regime in a week.
(2024-09-27). Hezbollah's Leader, Executive Council Chief Safe, Informed Sources Tell Tasnim. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary General of Hezbollah Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and the head of the movement's Executive Council Seyed Hashem Safieddine are unharmed and in full health, informed sources told Tasnim.
(2024-09-27). One year into Israel-Hamas war, far-right agenda has infiltrated the IDF and Netanyahu's bureau. haaretz.com The past 10 days have completely turned the tables but both Israel and Hezbollah have good reasons to avoid further escalation ‚ñ In Gaza, the IDF is currently weighing morally problematic moves ‚ñ And after another Netanyahu U-turn, one can only imagine the fury in Washington…
(2024-09-27). Russia Launches DEVASTATING Nuclear Attack on America if Ukraine Does This! thealtworld.com Former US Marine Corps Intelligence officer and UN Weapons inspector Scott Ritter exposes NATO's dangerous escalations with Russia which have led the world to the brink of nuclear war. | This video breaks down what geopolitical flashpoints in the Ukraine conflict will trigger humanity's worst nightmare and what can be done to stop it.
(2024-09-27). Fresh Israel massacre in Lebanon as officials scramble for truce. newarab.com 
An The family was among at least 25 people killed so far on Friday, as Israeli strikes hit several villages and towns in Lebanon's south including in Nabatiyeh, Tyre, Marjeyoun and Jezzine. | Around noon, air raids targeted towns in the Zahleh district in the northeastern Bekaa. | The attacks c…
(2024-09-27). Why Kamala Harris must be defeated. indybay.org It is up to the American people to make the 2024 election a referendum on war and peace, to prove that the endless massacres of Gaza's children cannot be permitted without consequence for those who commit the murder. | We are now arriving at a conclusion reached by James Baldwin, one of the great prophets for the Black freedom movement and a proponent of Palestinian freedom, a generation ago:…
(2024-09-27). Israeli Bombs Displace 140,000 Children as Lebanon Braces for Possible Invasion. truthout.org An estimated 140,000 children have been displaced just this week by Israeli bombings in Lebanon, attacks that have killed close to 700 people and pushed the region to the precipice of a full-scale war. Save the Children, a leading humanitarian group, said Thursday that the 140,000 kids forced from their homes over the past four days bring Lebanon's total number of displaced children to at… |
(2024-09-27). US Gives Israel $8.7 Billion in Military Aid for Operations in Gaza and Lebanon. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com On Thursday, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced that it secured $8.7 billion in military aid from the US to support its "ongoing military efforts," meaning the genocidal slaughter in Gaza and Israel's dramatic escalation in Lebanon. The ministry said in a statement that its director-general, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, concluded negotiations in Washington to …
(2024-09-27). Disregarding diplomatic efforts Israel keeps bombing Beirut (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Beirut, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Israel ignores all international diplomatic efforts, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, denounced on Friday, condemning new air raids against the southern suburb of this capital.
(2024-09-27). More than 30,000 people crossed into Syria from Lebanon: UN. aljazeera.com About half of them were children and adolescents and 80 percent were Syrian nationals, according to UNHCR.
(2024-09-27). As Israel attacks, Moroccans in Lebanon urge evacuation plan. newarab.com 
The On 26 September, MP Rachid Hamouni, a member of the opposition Party of Progress and Socialism, called upon Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to outline an evacuation…
(2024-09-27). Israel ground operation in Lebanon would be 'swift': official. newarab.com 
An Israeli security official said on Friday that any The comments come after The security official, briefing journalists on cond…
(2024-09-27). Israel targets Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut suburb attack. newarab.com 
Violent explosions rocked the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Dahiyeh southern suburb of Ten loud explosions were heard in a wave of air raids that hit an area close to the road leading to Lebanon's only international airport in Beirut, with local media reporting that a large crater was seen on the site of the attack and that several buildings were flattened. | Footage aired on local media showed a massive column of smoke rising from the s…
(2024-09-27). Israel 'won't stop' unless world acts, warns Jordan FM Safadi. newarab.com 
Jordan Foreign Minister Safafi, a strong critic of Israel's war on Gaza and now Lebanon, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed's correspondent on the sidelines of the
(2024-09-27). Israeli 'war crimes' in Lebanon boost Netanyahu's popularity. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu met with walkouts at UN, vows to continue Lebanon war. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that his country was "fighting for…
(2024-09-27). Norway issues warrant for man linked to Lebanon pager blasts. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). Trump slams 'unacceptable' Israel war on Lebanon, says must end. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). Saturday 9/28: Palestine/Lebanon protest. indybay.org Ocean at Water St., Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-27). Gaza Protesters Disrupt Chevron Headquarters. indybay.org Protesters amplify international call for a boycott of Chevron over its war profiteering in the midst of Israel's assault in Gaza and Lebanon…
(2024-09-27). Emergency Protest Against Israel's Attack on Lebanon. indybay.org SF Federal Building is site of quickly called protest…
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu defends Gaza and Lebanon attacks in U.N. speech. mondoweiss.net 
(2024-09-27). Biden would rather defend Israeli impunity than stop a regional war. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel intensified its deadly attacks on Lebanon, the U.S. moved more troops to the Middle East. The move shows Joe Biden's priority is not to avoid escalation but to ensure that Israel has full impunity.
(2024-09-27). Venezuela: President Maduro Orders Checks of All Army Communication Devices (+Lebanon). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has asked the Bolivarian National Armed Forces to proceed with plans to review all communications and cyber equipment owned by the national military and security institution, in order to prevent such equipment from being used to attack the country. | During his participation in the 19th anniversary commemoration of the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (CEOFANB) this Thursday, September 26, President Maduro explained that this decision was made after the Israeli settler state recently hacked communication devices such as cell phones o…
(2024-09-27). Aleida Guevara to the People of Lebanon: We Must Confront and Crush This Enemy. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen Aleida Guevara addresses the Lebanese people in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression against the country, expressing her solidarity with the people and their steadfastness. In a letter of solidarity with the Lebanese people, Aleida Guevara, Che Guevara's daughter, conveyed her heartfelt support emphasizing her unwavering commitment to stand by them during this…
(2024-09-27). What Good is a Conference to Counter Ongoing Violations of the Laws of War? counterpunch.org 
How to react to the recent violence in the Middle East? While international law, especially the laws of war, may be soft law, there seem to be no limits on how the Middle East conflict is being conducted. Despite internationally signed treaties, pagers explode in Lebanon killing at least 12 people — including two children
(2024-09-27). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Headlines for September 27, 2024. democracynow.org Lebanon Calls for Int'l Community to Intervene as Israel's Attacks Kill 700+ in a Matter of Days, Israel Kills at Least 14 Palestinians in Another Attack on Gaza School Shelter, 100+ U.S. Lawmakers Demand Biden Admin Investigate Israel's Killing of U.S. Activist Ay≈üenur Eygi, Cornell University Student Facing Deportation for Participating in Gaza Solidarity Protest, Acclaimed Author Jhumpa Lahiri Declines Noguchi Award over Museum's Keffiyeh Ban, "No War Criminals in NYC": Activists Take Aim at Netanyahu Ahead of Contested UNGA Speech, Tuvalu Says Low-Lying Pacific…
(2024-09-27). Cairo and Washington Find Common Ground: Preventing War in Lebanon. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu Confirms Israeli Teams in Talks on US Cease-fire Proposals With Lebanon. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Iran Will Not Stay Silent if Full-Scale War Breaks Out in Lebanon: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that the Islamic Republic will not remain indifferent to a full-scale war in Lebanon, criticizing the international community's inaction in stopping Israeli regime's atrocities.
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(2024-09-27). Israel kills 558, including 50 children and 98 women, in Lebanon. ummid.com As many as 558 civilians, including 150 women and children, have been killed in the Israeli bombardments in Lebanon since Monday.
(2024-09-27). Israeli troops leak video of themselves blowing up Rafah mosque. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers have leaked video of themselves blowing up a mosque in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. | Video shared on The mosque appeared empty, with signs of bombardment damage in the footage. | One Israeli soldier appearing in the footage smiled as he tossed an explosive in the air. | Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi shared the footage, saying on X that it had been provided to right-wing Israe…
(2024-09-27). Israel attacks school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-27). Unveiling Saudi Network Behind 9/11—Former FBI Agent's Revelations. covertactionmagazine.com The 9/11 attack has been shrouded in secrecy by the U.S. government for 23 years, leading to much speculation and questions among the public. Despite numerous investigations and official reports, the full picture of those tragic events has never been fully revealed. Following another anniversary of this tragedy, we decided to publish a confidential FBI …
(2024-09-27). Israel killed my brother's family. electronicintifada.net It took me 40 days to go upstairs to Ahmed's flat, and I did so only because my mom had asked for help to clean the place.
(2024-09-27). Young girl loses hair amid relentless Israeli aggression. electronicintifada.net Parents struggling to find ways to help daughter deal with stress of constant violence and displacement.
(2024-09-27). Life & Death in the Information Domain: Implications of Israel's Pager Terror Attack. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-27). At the UNGA, Europe has a good look in a distorting mirror. peoplesdispatch.org More than 30 European leaders are attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where they are supposedly tackling the world's most urgent crises. Their speeches, however, revealed much in common: a reluctance to break with support for Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, a lack of commitment to any real peace process for Ukraine, intentionally alienating China, and eyeing Africa's natural resources. | In his speech, European Council President
(2024-09-27). Israel bombs compound of Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing one person. aljazeera.com Assault targets area sheltering displaced Palestinians, destroying 18 tents and injuring seven people.
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu attacks UN as "anti-Israel Flat Earth Society" aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the United Nations as an "antisemitic swamp."
(2024-09-27). Pro-Palestinian protesters chant outside Netanyahu's hotel in New York. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestinian protesters were seen chanting outside the New York hotel where Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is staying…
(2024-09-27). Iraqi faction threatens 'Israel ally UAE' if war breaks out. newarab.com 
An Iraqi armed faction has threatened to attack the The leader of the
(2024-09-27). Unions complain over Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers. newarab.com 
A group of 10 global trade unions filed a complaint on Friday against Israel with the International Labour Organization, alleging that its treatment of Criticism of Israel's treatment of The complaint summa…
(2024-09-27). 25 Arrested Blocking War Criminal Netanyahu's Motorcade to UN General Assembly. indybay.org More than two dozen Palestinian and Jewish activists and allies were arrested in New York City Thursday after blocking the planned route of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motorcade ahead of the genocidal war criminal's United Nations General Assembly speech.
(2024-09-27). Friday 10/4: Collective Liberation: A Palestinian and Israeli's journey from despair to hope. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2024-09-27). Pegasus: New 'Israeli' Origin Malware Being Used to Destabilize Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has condemned the fact that the espionage software known as Pegasus—originating from the Israeli settler state—has been used to destabilize the Venezuelan nation, as well as other countries in the region. | In an interview with the multinational Venezuela-based news network Telesur this Wednesday, September 25, the president explained that this espionage malware is being used in the region to collect and use private information from important political figures in their destabilization plans. President Maduro further accused the former Colombian president, Iv…
(2024-09-27). Hamas, Israel, and the Fog of October 7: What We Know Now. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh It has now been one year since the October 7 attack, led by Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades. There are two diametrically opposed versions of that day: the Israeli narrative and what the evidence suggests. On October 7, at 6: 30 a.m., the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, launched a military assault targeting Israeli military positions,…
(2024-09-27). When Israel's accomplices accustom us to a monstrous, heartless and inhuman world! cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Democracy Now! 2024-09-27 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 27, 2024; "Crisis of Faith": Calls Grow for NYC Mayor Adams to Resign After Historic Indictment; Report from Beirut: Israel Is "Targeting Everyone" in Bombing Campaign, Killing 700+ in Just Days; How CNN, ADL & Others Amplified Smear Against Rep. Rashida Tlaib for Criticizing Campus Prosecutions | Headlines for September 27, 2024; "Crisis of Faith": Calls Grow for NYC Mayor Adams to Resign After Historic Indictment; Report from Beirut: Israel Is "Targeting Everyone" in Bombing Campaign, Killing 700+ in Just Days; How CNN, ADL & Others Amplified…
(2024-09-27). How CNN, ADL & Others Amplified Smear Against Rep. Rashida Tlaib for Criticizing Campus Prosecutions. democracynow.org 
We look at the smear campaign faced by the only Palestinian American in Congress and a vocal critic of Israel, Democratic Congressmember Rashida Tlaib, after she defended the rights of student protesters. Tlaib recently criticized Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel over charges Nessel filed against 11 mostly students and alumni who were involved in a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Michigan. Nessel then accused Tlaib of antisemitism despite the congressmember never mentioning Nessel's religion. Key media figures like CNN's Jake Tapper have parroted the claim that Tlaib said Nessel is…
(2024-09-27). Mideast Leaders Use UN Speeches To Hit at Israel as Abbas Gets Warm Welcome. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Bibi: UN Anti-Israel Condemnatoins Greater Than World Combined, 'What A Joke'. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu at UN: Israel Fights for Its Life Against 'Savage Enemies'. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-27). Google Was Set to Host an Israeli Military Conference. When We Asked About It, the Event Disappeared. theintercept.com The military tech conference, set for November at one of Google's Tel Aviv offices, was scrubbed from the internet when The Intercept asked questions.
(2024-09-27). "We can't arrest our way to liberation" therealnews.com 
This story was originally published by In a lot of ways, an attack on Nabala Cafe always felt inevitable‚Äâ—‚Äâand we didn't even have a Palestinian flag hanging in the window when we first opened in July. | So many sellers of Palestinian flags also sell Israeli flags, so it didn't feel right to give them money. But a community member donated a flag after our first week and we hung it up p…
(2024-09-27). Release: Protests at 50 Indigo Bookstores Highlight Company's Connection to Israeli Military. justpeaceadvocates.ca Media coverage Pro-Palestinian advocates protest at Indigo stores in Toronto (cbc.ca) Is the Lone Soldier the Lone Ranger? — The Islands Grapevine Immediate release: September 26, 2024 Protests at 50 Indigo Bookstores Highlight Company's Connection to Israeli Military On Wednesday, thousands of concerned residents, authors, activists and human rights advocates, including Jewish and Palestinian representatives, …
(2024-09-27). Women in Gaza: 'We want the world to stand with us and stop the war'. anabaptistworld.org Two mothers of six children each are living through the Israeli military's assault in Gaza, which began last October. Both women's houses were destroyed multiple times by previous Israeli attacks since Israel set up an air, sea and land blockade of Gaza in 2007. Here, in their own words, they describe the past year in Gaza.
(2024-09-27). Netanyahu Defends Israel's Actions at UN Amidst Escalating Conflict. devdiscourse.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under pressure from escalating conflicts on two fronts, addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday to refute accusations from other leaders earlier in the week.
(2024-09-27). Massive protest at IISc Bangalore against India-Israel Business Summit. ummid.com Students, Academics, peace and rights activists Monday (September 23, 2024) held a massive protest against the India-Israel Business Summit held at Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) Bangalore.
(2024-09-27). A first look at P21 gallery's from the river to the sea exhibit>. newarab.com 
regional war, it can be easy here in the UK to lose sight of the more intimate, daily concerns and experiences of Palestinians on the ground and in the diaspora. | Palestinian art output is as prolific as ever, and the According to curator Faisal Saleh, Art of Palestine: from the river to the sea, which opens at Palestinian-owned
(2024-09-27). Gàºlizar: The Turkish film on navigating trauma after assault. newarab.com 
In her famous extended essay Gàºlizar, the main character in Belkis Bayrak's film of the same name, which just celebrated its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and is currently showing at the San Sebastián Film Festival, has neither money nor privacy. Yet she will quietly, yet stubbornly, fight for an independent vie…
(2024-09-27). Inside Egypt's bid to return Nefertiti's Bust from Berlin Museum. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). 37 dead in sectarian fighting in northwest Pakistan's Kurram. newarab.com 
The death toll from ongoing The Kurram district, formerly a semi-autonomous area, has a history of bloody confrontations between tribes belonging to the July…
(2024-09-27). Algeria reimposes visa requirements on Moroccan nationals. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). Mo Salah 'definitely' quitting Liverpool for Saudi Pro League. newarab.com 
Salah's contract is due to expire next year and is yet to sign an extension, meaning he will be available for a free transfer to any club that meets his likely huge wage demands. | The most likely candidates for t…
(2024-09-27). NYC mayor pleads not guilty to shock corruption charges. newarab.com 
New York Mayor Adams, who appeared before a judge in a Manhattan federal court, is the first sitting New York mayor to be criminally indicted. | He is accused of wire fraud, soliciting illegal campaign donations and a bribery conspiracy involvi…
(2024-09-27). Qatar boosts agrifood investments in Algeria with new projects. newarab.com 
On 20 September, Algeria's National Agricultural Land Office (ONTA) granted
(2024-09-27). Sudan paramilitary attack kills 18 at El-Fasher market: medic. newarab.com 
A paramilitary attack on a market in the The
(2024-09-27). Rape is being weaponised in Sudan's war. newarab.com 
(2024-09-27). The Empire Finds an African Enemy: African Stream in the Crosshairs. orinocotribune.com 
By David Hundeyin — Sep 25, 2024 | The state has put targets on the backs of left-wing independent media outlets it identifies as subversive. African Stream has been accused of being a Russian puppet in an age-old pattern of using Red Scare-style propaganda to manufacture consent for the continued crackdown on journalism and freedom of speech. | On Friday, September 13, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed a press briefing in Washington DC, as he has done many times before. The purpose of the briefing was to announce new measures to counter "Russian propaganda," a pronouncement that was not out of…
(2024-09-27). Why Does the US Still Control Every Penny of Iraqi Oil Revenues? orinocotribune.com By Hussein Askary — Sep 25, 2024 | Washington has maintained control over Iraq's oil revenues since its illegal 2003 invasion — a financial and economic subjugation that undermines Iraqi sovereignty and denies it access to its own national treasure. | In July, the Iraqi Central Bank halted all foreign transactions in Chinese Yuan, succumbing to intense
(2024-09-27). A Look at the Sponsors of the Incessant Coup Attempts Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Román Cuesta — Sep 23, 2024 | As I compose this piece, the threat of another armed intervention is hovering over the heads of Venezuelans. A few days ago, the infamous mercenary Erik Prince (Blackwater), who had made some statements at the end of July threatening Nicolás Maduro, launched a countdown whose end "will mark a definitive change" in Venezuela. | Prince
(2024-09-27). The Left in Latin America. Trends and Perspectives (I). orinocotribune.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein — Sep 24, 2024 | First part of an analysis of the Latin American "left". | Assessing the role of left-wing forces in Latin America after the elections in Venezuela is a real challenge that requires a conceptual review of the term "left" since, from my perspective, it is an outdated and decontextualized definition that does not reflect current reality, leading to errors that do not allow us to reach accurate conclusions. | It should be remembered that the modern term "left" comes from the French Revolution when it was associated with political options that advocated political a…
(2024-09-27). Another Respected Figure on the Left Discredits Himself for Kamala. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Sep 25, 2024 | The final stretch of the presidential election season never fails to bring out leftists waving the white flag to the Democrats. Jim Lafferty, former national Director of the National Lawyers Guild, recently crumbled with his
(2024-09-27). How Deep Does the Deep State Go? scheerpost.com 
Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble In the midst of election season, conversations revolving around the levers of power become more frequent, and in the case of a U.S. presidential election, that often includes debates around the so-called "deep state." Joining host Robert Scheer on this episode of Scheer Intelligence, Professors Charles Derber and Yale Magrass discuss …
(2024-09-27). Patrick Lawrence: Powerlessness. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-27). X Suspends Journalist Ken Klippenstein Over Publication of JD Vance Dossier. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-27). Wars, Propaganda Wars and Funding Them. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-27). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-27). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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(2024-09-27). Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Alabama Law Imposing Limits on Disabled Voters. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked a portion of an Alabama state law passed earlier this year concerning absentee ballots, finding that it illegally limited how people who are disabled, blind or have difficulty reading can be helped in casting their votes. Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor stated in his ruling, which was issued on Tuesday, that the state law was in violation of federal… |
(2024-09-27). As Florida Floods, Insurance Industry Reaps What It Sowed Backing Fossil Fuels. truthout.org Hurricane Helene slammed into the Florida coast on Thursday night, bringing pounding rains and "fierce, whipping winds that sounded like jet engines revving," according to the New York Times. As it ripped through Florida and moved into Georgia, more than 2 million people lost power. While hurricanes are no stranger to the Gulf Coast, climate change has intensified their destructive impacts… |
(2024-09-27). Kansas City Tenants Launch National Rent Strike to Demand Federal Rent Cap. truthout.org Tenant unions protesting dismal living conditions at two apartment complexes in Kansas City, Missouri, have voted to withhold rent on October 1 if their demands are not met — the opening salvo in what organizers say is the first coordinated rent strike aimed at pressuring federal regulators to cap rent increases and protect tenants from abusive corporate landlords. The Tenant Union Federation… |
(2024-09-27). Longshoremen Threaten Strike as GOP Pushes Biden to Intervene in Contract Battle. truthout.org The president of the AFL-CIO sent a letter to House Republicans on Thursday asking them not to intervene in contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which could lead to the first East Coast port strike since 1977 if a deal is not struck by October 1. The letter came in response to another letter sent by Republican lawmakers to… |
(2024-09-27). Turning Point USA Is Cultivating a Pipeline for Young, Right Wing Candidates. truthout.org Turning Point USA is pushing to transform itself from a right-wing campus activism organization into an incubator for Republican candidates, with a slate of Turning Point-affiliated candidates seeking public office in the 2024 elections. In Michigan's 27th state House District, Rylee Linting, the youth vice chair of the state GOP, is running in the hopes of flipping a seat in the state's… |
(2024-09-27). Philadelphia / Rally defends Haitian refugees. workers.org 
The New Sanctuary Movement organized a rally Sept. 19 in Philadelphia with Churches and Communities Helping Haitian Migrants to push back against Donald Trump and JD Vance's racist and xenophobic comments about Haitians. The rally was held in front of the National Constitution Center, where Donald Trump's debate with . . . |
(2024-09-27). Teamsters election position: a concession to Trump. workers.org 
With the November election less than 45 days away, most organizations, including unions, have made their endorsements. Nine of the 10 largest unions in the U.S. have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The lone exception is the Teamsters union (IBT) which, in a statement released Sept. 18, indicated . . . |
(2024-09-27). The Egyptian-Ethiopian dispute: A historic opportunity for BRICS to prove its international worth. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt The visit of the head of Egyptian intelligence, General Abbas Kamel, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Aati, to Eritrea was a very significant message to all eyes monitoring the Horn of Africa region. The visit by the two Egyptian officials appeared to be a warning to …
(2024-09-27). The Campus Life Killers: Ending Face-to- Face Lectures. counterpunch.org 
The bells are tolling for the demise of the university classroom — at least its physical manifestation. Administrative barbarians are readying their knives and brandishing their drivel-fed visions about pedagogy, a word they scant define, let alone spell. They find it unseemly that an academic could turn up, in person, to teach students who, likewise, turn up
(2024-09-27). African nations push for urgent UN reforms and call the current format illegitimate. peoplesdispatch.org The demand for reform is also supported by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and countries such as China which want greater representation from the developing countries in global decision making.
(2024-09-27). Donald Trump claims 'everyone knows Farage won the UK election'. leftfootforward.org 'I think Nigel is great, I've known him for a long time. He had a great election too, picked up a lot of seats, more seats than he was allowed to have actually.'
(2024-09-27). Former Tory chair quits party because it has become 'far right'. leftfootforward.org This is a sad day for me. I am a Conservative and remain so but sadly the current party are far removed from the party I joined and served in cabinet.
(2024-09-27). Why the UK's regulatory system is an expensive farce. leftfootforward.org Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. | The UK regulatory system is an expensive farce. There is a plethora of regulatory bodies, supposedly regulating relationships between citizens and powerful economic interests and protecting people from abusive practices. Sadly, that is not the case. All too often regulators lack independence and a backbone. Conflicts of interests are endemic. | This happens with the tacit approval of the state which is primarily conc…
(2024-09-27). Inside the YIMBY rally at Labour Party Conference. leftfootforward.org
(2024-09-27). The importance of the House of Commons Petitions Committee. leftfootforward.org Jamie Stone is the Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross and the chair of the House of Commons Petitions Committee. | Almost exactly 25 years ago, Charles Kennedy and I stood waiting outside the front door of HM Treasury in Whitehall. We knocked and waited, and waited… In our hands we had a petition that we had gathered arguing the case for the Government to step in and do something about the fact that petrol and diesel for motor vehicles back then was far more expensive in the Highlands of Scotland than in the rest of the UK. | The door opened, and our petition was taken hastily and,…
(2024-09-27). Venezuela urges on confronting neo-fascist practices. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, assured on Friday in Havana that effective international policies must be pursued, and actions must be taken to confront neo-fascist actions in every region of the world.
(2024-09-27). Darkness brings early end to Baseball Blind World Cup. plenglish.com Slough, United Kingdom, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Today's game between Cuba and the Netherlands, in the second leg of the World Cup for the Blind, was postponed due to darkness, when Cubans were winning 8-1 in two innings.
(2024-09-27). President ratifies commitment to open Government in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's President, Bernardo Arevalo, ratified on Friday his commitment to an open and transparent Government, in the fight against corruption, and goaded the public to avail themselves of information available to deal with malfeasance.
(2024-09-27). Dominican tourist industry warns of local lingering challenges. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) exposed Friday the challenges this local sector is facing, which could weaken its performance compared to other destinations, despite current stability.
(2024-09-27). Costa Rica seeks to retrieve deleted emails in fraud case. plenglish.com San Jose, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The deleted e-mails on the accounts of eight officials of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are highly likely to be recovered, and they will be prosecuted for irregularities, an expert said today.
(2024-09-27). Diaz-Canel bids farewell to To Lam as he winds up visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, bid farewell on Friday to his Vietnamese counterpart, To Lam, who had been on an official visit to Cuba since Wednesday, during which both sides signed important bilateral agreements.
(2024-09-27). Brazil witnesses drop in unemployment rate. plenglish.com Brasilia, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The unemployment rate in Brazil closed at 6.6 percent during the quarter ending in August, which represents a drop of 0.5 percentage points compared to the quarter from March to May 2024.
(2024-09-27). Raúl Castro meets with Vietnamese leader To Lam. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, received today the general secretary of the Communist Party and president of Vietnam, To Lam, who is on a state visit to the island.
(2024-09-27). BRICS establishes forum for tax services of the member states. tvbrics.com 
BRICS tax heads and experts met in Moscow on 26 September…
(2024-09-27). China develops modern AI therapist and disaster early warning system. tvbrics.com 
These designs are examples of the rapid development of artificial intelligence in China…
(2024-09-27). India and the UN sign agreement to improve food security and nutrition. tvbrics.com 
India and the UN join forces to build more effective national social protection systems…
(2024-09-27). South Africa finds oldest human DNA ever discovered in the region, some 10,000 years old. tvbrics.com 
Previously, the oldest DNA in the region had only been dented for about 2,000 years…
(2024-09-27). Zimbabwe ranks as one of five most educated countries in Africa. tvbrics.com 
UNESCO recognises Zimbabwe's achievements in education…
(2024-09-27). Capitalism Is Driven By Mental Illness. thealtworld.com 
I saw a "Of the Silicon Valley founders I know who went on some of the psychedelic self-discovery trips, almost 100% quit their jobs as CEO within a year," Allred said, adding, "Could be random anecdotes, but be careful with that stuff." | Allred tweeted this in response to writer Ashlee Vance
(2024-09-27). At least 3,661 killed in 'senseless' Haiti gang violence this year: UN. aljazeera.com UN rights chief calls for crackdown on arms trafficking that fuels 'criminality' and widens humanitarian crisis.
(2024-09-27). Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, moves to Georgia: What we know. aljazeera.com Hurricane Helene has been downgraded to tropical storm but authorities warn rainfall and winds are still a danger.
(2024-09-27). Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks. aljazeera.com Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.
(2024-09-27). A least five killed as Hurricane Helene slams into Florida and Georgia. aljazeera.com Forecasters had warned of a 'nightmare' storm surge after Helene made landfall in the southeastern United States.
(2024-09-27). Russia rattles the nuclear sabre again, as Ukraine devastates its munitions. aljazeera.com Ukraine may have destroyed three months' worth of Russian ammunition in one night using its drones.
(2024-09-27). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 945. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 945th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-27). Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party's lurch to 'far right'. aljazeera.com Former co-chair criticises party's 'hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities'.
(2024-09-27). Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan's next PM after winning governing party vote. aljazeera.com Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament.
(2024-09-27). Trump to meet Zelenskyy after Harris promises 'unwavering' Ukraine support. aljazeera.com The Republican candidate for US president has claimed he could rapidly make a deal to end the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-27). What is XEC, the new COVID variant spreading in the West? aljazeera.com The XEC variant has spread across 27 countries, including France and the US, infecting more than 600 people.
(2024-09-27). If we want to build a better future, we all need to eat more fish. aljazeera.com Embracing fish and other aquatic foods will be key to sustainably meeting global nutritional demands of the future.
(2024-09-27). 'Pakistan will respond decisively to any Indian aggression' says Sharif. aljazeera.com Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warns that the country will respond to Indian aggression.
(2024-09-27). What's happening in new battles for Sudan's capital. aljazeera.com Sudan's army has launched its largest offensive in the capital for months.
(2024-09-27). How young people are changing the world of politics. aljazeera.com We explore youth in power. The median age of leaders is 62, but young people are pushing for change.
(2024-09-27). ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 10 nations. aljazeera.com From champions Australia to challengers India, here's how the squads line up for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
(2024-09-27). Records tumble for Sri Lanka's Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand. aljazeera.com Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.
(2024-09-27). Monday 9/30: City Divestment Training. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/citydivestment2024…
(2024-09-27). Sunday 10/13: Aromas Community Market. indybay.org Outside the Aromas Community Grange | 361 Rose Ave., Aromas CA 95004…
(2024-09-27). Wednesday 10/2: Black Life Vigil. indybay.org Quarry Rock, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-27). Governor Signs California Bill to Affirm Local Choice on Oil, Gas Operations. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 25, 2024 — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill today that affirms local governments' authority to protect communities by limiting or banning oil and gas operations, methods and location.
(2024-09-27). Wednesday 9/25: Civic Center: the walking tour. indybay.org meets at the black obelisk at United Nations Plaza across Market Street from the Strand Theater. Your guide will sport a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-09-27). The West is fighting Russia as if it didn't have nuclear weapons. indybay.org In the West, astonishingly including Europe, the fear of nuclear weapons has almost completely disappeared in recent decades. It is assumed that there are no targets and no victims that would justify the use of nuclear weapons — and therefore conventional weapons can be used without restriction. The US has concluded that Russia would rather capitulate than launch a nuclear strike.
(2024-09-27). Thursday 10/17: EFFecting Change Livestream Series: How to Protest with Privacy in Mind. indybay.org
(2024-09-27). Speech by Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the 79th UN General Assembly. indybay.org The global oligarchy is leading humanity to its own extinction, and that is where politics pays obeisance to it, completely abrogating the idea of freedom and the power of the people, the idea of democracy. The question to be asked from this rostrum is whether the people will allow it. There is no more time; governments are incapable of stopping the extinction of life. Today we must choose whether it is life or greed, whether it is humanity or capital.
(2024-09-27). Mass murderer Netanyahu receives a big shock! They left while he was speaking! indybay.org The Turkish delegation, led by Turkey's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, left the hall before Netanyahu began his speech at the UN General Assembly. It was observed that many delegations accompanied the Turkish delegation, leaving a mostly empty hall.
(2024-09-27). Outing the anti-American fascists purging the voter rolls. indybay.org Outing The Anti-American Voting Roll Purgers:…
(2024-09-27). Saturday 9/28: San Francisco's #BareAsYouDare World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom Street…
(2024-09-27). Sunday 10/13: Author Jason Reynolds In Person at Laney College to Present His New Young Adult Novel. indybay.org Laney College, Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center | 900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA…
(2024-09-27). Sunday 10/13: Harvest Benefit for Palestine. indybay.org Pie Ranch, 2080 Green Oaks Way, Pescadero…
(2024-09-27). Saturday 9/28: All Out to Protest Laura Loomer. indybay.org The intersection of Brunswick and Sutton in grass valley.
(2024-09-27). Hands Off Argentinian Workers Party & Piqueteros: Rally in Oakland as Part of Global Action. indybay.org In a global day of action to defend the Argentina Workers Party and the Piqueteros movement, labor and community activists spoke out to demand that the corruption charges against the Workers Party and Piquesteros be dropped.
(2024-09-27). Thursday 9/26: Yes on Prop 3: Text Banking Launch – Freedom to Marry for All. indybay.org Online event: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sce-……
(2024-09-27). U.S. shooting itself in the foot with info warfare in Africa. mronline.org 
U.S. efforts to control information in Africa will ultimately backfire, says African journalist, author, and filmmaker David Hundeyin.
(2024-09-27). Russia's Port Deal With Sao Tome & Principe Is A Step In The Right Direction. thealtworld.com The example set by Sao Tome & Principe is that even tiny countries can multi-align between Great Powers in the New Cold War instead of resigning themselves to becoming anyone's vassal. | The Russian Duma
(2024-09-27). Understanding the Nonlinear World. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev International politics is increasingly emerging from a state that is as beneficial to the average person as it is unnatural. As global and regional affairs become less and less linear, it will become more important to have the ability to deny outdated intellectual baggage, learn from new experiences, empathise and understand the motives…
(2024-09-27). Venezuela Denounces US-Led 'Large-Scale Recolonization Plan' at 79th UN General Assembly. libya360.wordpress.com Andreína Chávez Alava The 79th United Nations General Assembly has served as a platform for bilateral meetings between the Venezuelan Foreign Minister and allies from the Global South. (Photo: Telegram) Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted the increasing "fascist" threats and called for the immediate lifting of sanctions imposed on the country. Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister…
(2024-09-27). Alabama town stops prosecutions for late garbage bills after SPLC advocacy. splcenter.org
(2024-09-27). The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka. counterpunch.org 
On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People's Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated 37 other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National
(2024-09-27). "Back In The US, Back In The US, Back In The USSR" counterpunch.org 
The title is misleading in a number of ways. This is not about going back to the past, this is not about only the US and the USSR, and this is not about being lucky. This is an observation about what appears to be the ill-fated inevitability of human frailty when imbued with the goal
(2024-09-27). Stormy Weather: Trump and Stormy Daniels. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-27). Venetian Art and American Art. counterpunch.org 
We philosophers believe that there is something called 'art', which has an essence. And so our goal is to offer a general definition, encompassing all art made anywhere anytime. Art historians have a different goal. For the art historian, the aim is to describe diverse visual cultures, treating art as a form of cultural expression.
(2024-09-27). Wars, Propaganda Wars and Funding Them. counterpunch.org 
By now it's clear even to the thick-skulled nabobs running our government, that the U.S. can't win actual wars. It puts up a more respectable performance with propaganda campaigns, probably because those are things the mighty intellects in the CIA truly enjoy, but even those, with their ferocious philippics against malevolent Moscow in The New
(2024-09-27). The Judicial Murder of Marcellus Williams. counterpunch.org 
Marcellus 'Khaliifah' Williams. Photograph: Courtesy of Marcellus Williams's legal team. | The State of Missouri executed Marcellus "Khalifah" Williams on Tuesday night despite knowing he was The State of Missouri executed Williams even though he'd consistently professed his innocence of the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle. | The State of M…
(2024-09-27). From a Hurting Heart: On the Execution of Marcellus Williams. counterpunch.org 
There's no other way to write this outside of the extensive curse words I want to use: What, the actual, hell? How on earth does the United States have such a deeply flawed system of injustice that the state of Missouri executed a man that both the defense and prosecution believed was innocent? My heart
(2024-09-27). Meet the Newest Abortion Supporters: Men in Red States. counterpunch.org 
Like it or not, abortion access has always been viewed as a "women's problem." Men rarely talked about it, at least not publicly, and it didn't seem to rank very high on their list of political priorities. Not anymore. Since Donald Trump proudly took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade with his anti-choice Supreme Court appointments, men
(2024-09-27). The Talented Mr. Trump. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-27). The Talented Mr. Trump. counterpunch.org
(2024-09-27). The Formula for Healthy Relating: How the Psychology of Oppression Perpetuate Harm to Animals and the Environment. counterpunch.org 
When I was four years old, I killed someone. And 43 years later, I received the Ahimsa Award for my work on global nonviolence. On that fateful day in 1970, I had no idea that my actions would set me on a journey of discovery that would transform the way I understood and related to myself and
(2024-09-27). Proposal for Military Expansion in the Southwest is Rife with Negligence. counterpunch.org 
Warplane practice over the civilian countryside is reckless endangerment of anyone intent on recreation, schooling, research or spiritual practice in remote areas where peaceful activities are not only a way of life, but an economic anchor. There's little incentive to fish, hunt, birdwatch, study or pray in once pastoral wild lands where fighter jets weighing
(2024-09-27). Black MAGA: How, Why, and What is to be Done? counterpunch.org 
"What, there's such a thing as Black MAGA? That's insane. Trump hates Black people. No way! It can't be anything more than Astroturf." So exclaimed a liberal Democratic white friend of mine, aghast when I told him about a recent confrontation violent and self-described Black MAGAts and about recent polling data suggesting that Trump has
(2024-09-27). Climate Week/NYC — Oh, Well! counterpunch.org 
Climate Week/NYC September 22-29, 2024, is underway and expects 100,000 attendees for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and expensive rooms in NYC's ultra-expensive hotels amidst breast-pounding speeches and promises to fix civilizations' biggest threat to continued existence. For over 30 years, climate change conference commitments to do something constructive have been embarrassing flops. What will Climate Week/NYC
(2024-09-27). Who's Nazi Now? The Dangerous U.S. War on Immigrants. counterpunch.org 
Faced with two wars, nuclear confrontation, extreme economic inequality, and a climate crisis ⚪ not to mention threats to reproductive rights, forever chemicals, housing shortages, gun violence, and rising educational debt — what do 82% of Republican and 39% of Democratic voters, according to a Pew Research poll, say is the most important issue in the Presidential election? Immigration. A nation of immigrants, with dying main streets, empty classrooms, and labor shortages in key industries, is about to cast its votes based in large part on which candidate can best be trusted to reduce rates of both legal a…
(2024-09-27). Failure to Indulge to Oren Cass's Nationalist Delusions Isn't An "Externality" counterpunch.org 
"Donald Trump's proposal to impose tariffs as high as 60 percent on imports from China, and a global tariff of 10 to 20 percent," Oren Cass argues at The Atlantic, "takes the right approach to addressing globalization's failures — but it has drawn resounding mockery from economists, and, in turn, from the mainstream media." While Cass, usually described
(2024-09-27). Creating a Genuine Hell on Earth. counterpunch.org 
Imagine yourself in space, looking down on our world and yet unable to return any time soon. Consider it our bad luck, in fact, that Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were the two Americans sent to the International Space Station, 250 miles above this planet, for a few days in June and now find themselves stuck
(2024-09-27). Disgusted German Voters. counterpunch.org 
Many Germans are sick and tired. Some are still angry at the way the COVID epidemic was dealt with (there are those who still insist that there really was no epidemic). Far more are angry at the worsening medical system. It is still far, far better than in the USA, of course, but that doesn't
(2024-09-27). How are Biden and Harris Endangering Trump's Security? counterpunch.org 
Former President Donald Trump blames Vice President Kamala Harris for the assassination attempt on him. He told Fox News Digital that the would-be assign had "believed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, and he acted on it." What did the potential assassin believe that the Democrats had said? Harris posted on X, Sept 9, she said, "Take it from the people who
(2024-09-27). Hanging by a Thread: US-led War Drills in the Korean Peninsula and the Threat of Global Nuclear War. counterpunch.org In her closing speech during the 2024 Democratic National Convention, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris presented the most openly militaristic take on Washington's Korea policy "since the GOP convention that nominated [Senator Barry] Goldwater in 1964". Harris's hawkish view all but discards diplomacy to focus on herding South Korea and Japan together to form a
(2024-09-27). Stellantis Warren Truck worker: "If we don't fight now, they are going to take our jobs" wsws.org With less than two weeks before Stellantis lays off 2,500 workers at Warren Truck, a veteran autoworker is calling for an all-out fight to defend jobs.
(2024-09-27). As working class upsurge grows, Michigan Medicine workers vote on strike action. wsws.org More than 7,000 Michigan Medicine workers are in a fight against the hospital and University of Michigan administration for a new contract.
(2024-09-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Sacked Maruti Suzuki workers demand reinstatement; Samsung electronics workers in Tamil Nadu strike; Qantas maintenance engineers strike at Melbourne Airport; New Zealand health workers protest hospital cuts…
(2024-09-27). Trump fascists continue terror campaign against Haitian immigrants with racist X post. wsws.org In response to a nonprofit Haitian immigrant group filing criminal charges against Trump and Vance, Higgins posted a racist statement on X accusing Haitians of "eating pets" and to get "their ass out of our country before January 20th."
(2024-09-27). President Dissanayake's address to the nation—a commitment to global capital and Sri Lankan big business. wsws.org Dissanayake made clear that the first order of business will be to impose savage International Monetary Fund austerity.
(2024-09-27). IAM leaders work with Boeing and federal mediator to shut down strike as official "talks" resume. wsws.org "I think the IAM leadership is trying to smooth this out because they have multiple strikes going on," one veteran worker told the WSWS.
(2024-09-27). Berlin-Tegel refugee camp: Inhuman conditions, a climate of fear—and huge profits for the operators. wsws.org The cruel treatment of refugees housed at the former Berlin-Tegel airport throws a spotlight on the alleged concern for people in war zones.
(2024-09-27). New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery. wsws.org Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor of law and order whose administration has been engulfed by corruption charges, faces five counts of taking bribes and committing fraud.
(2024-09-27). Starmer secures his sought-after meeting with Trump. wsws.org With the possibility of Trump winning the presidency in November very real, Starmer was intent on making clear to Britain's ruling elite that Labour would do whatever it takes to defend the specific interests on British imperialism under all conditions.
(2024-09-27). Toxic PFAS chemicals detected at high levels in Blue Mountains, Sydney drinking water. wsws.org The result exposes a cover-up involving the official water authorities, as well as state and federal governments, going back decades.
(2024-09-27). Grangemouth refinery in Scotland to close, with hundreds of jobs lost. wsws.org Workers at the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland are posed with taking the struggle to defend their livelihoods out of the hands of the trade union apparatus and official and government bodies claiming to represent their interests.
(2024-09-27). Are The U.S. And Russia Sleepwalking Into World War 3? progressivehub.net NATHAN J. ROBINSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…
(2024-09-27). The Falsehoods At The Center Of Nuclear Deterrence. progressivehub.net ELAINE SCARRY | BOSTON REVIEW…
(2024-09-27). 'Waitress': Broadway musical centers on a loving community around Joe's Pie Diner. peoplesworld.org 
LA MIRADA, Calif. — Waitress will amuse, delight and inspire, entertain, and teach. It had a four-year run on Broadway, then traveled to London's West End. It's now on stage in suburban Los Angeles, enjoying its "Southern California regional theater premiere" (obliquely referring to its Pantages Theatre production in Hollywood back in 2018). Highly watchable, …
(2024-09-27). With bargaining broken down, postal workers to take to the street. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —With bargaining over a new contract having apparently broken down,…
(2024-09-27). Announcing the People's World multimedia website redesign! peoplesworld.org 
Dear PW readers, People's World has an exciting new project you can be part of. If you're like me, then you know how overwhelming the revolution in technology and telecommunications can be. Each day brings new, exciting, and effective ways to communicate and share life events, news, and information with family and friends. Before we master and …
(2024-09-27). Haiti has disturbed U.S. ruling class for two centuries; Springfield is latest flare-up. peoplesworld.org 
Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates expressed horror a couple of weeks ago on apparently learning from social media that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating dogs and cats, "eating people's pets," as Trump put it. The reports, as we all know now, were false, but their fallout was quite real. Bomb threats followed, schools …
(2024-09-27). Poll reflects "seismic shift" in support for Harris from young voters. peoplesworld.org 
According to new polling, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is experiencing a "seismic shift" in support among young voters. Youth are a critical part of the anti-MAGA coalition and could play a decisive role in November if they turn out in big numbers for Harris and down-ballot Democratic candidates. "In just a few weeks, Vice …
(2024-09-27). Is Harris' Big Tent About To Burst? levernews.com 
(2024-09-27). Thomas Merton on US Militarism. pressenza.com Our Government is facilitating mass slaughter. The two political parties running for President are complicit. The Catholic monk Thomas Merton's writings on US militarism were censored and often forbidden. He resorted to sending his work privately, much unknown until after his assassination. | 1961: "We have to become aware of the poisonous effect of the mass media that keep violence, cruelty, and sadism constantly present … | We have to recognize that the danger to the whole world is the fact that today the economic life of the more highly developed nations is centered largely on the production of weapons, missi…
(2024-09-27). Decoding Russia's Indivisible Working Relationship With IMF. pressenza.com After several years of mounting fierce criticisms over the operations and performance of the International Monetary Fund [IMF] and consistently advocating for its structural reforms, Russia has reversed its position to get back into and strengthen its position with this "reputable" multilateral financial organization. With the current geopolitical shift which is reshaping the world's economic architecture, Russia has been [re]prioritising its association by a fresh announcement over an appointment of a representative with IMF. | In February 2024, the International Monetary Fund [IMF] endorsed Russia's macroeconom…
(2024-09-27). 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh's UN Membership: A Journey of Global Diplomacy and Progress. pressenza.com The 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's United Nations (UN) membership is a significant milestone that highlights the country's progress and contributions on the global stage since its independence in 1971. Bangladesh became a member of the UN on September 17, 1974, and its half-century of involvement with the organization holds both symbolic and practical importance. As the 136th member of the UN, Bangladesh's journey into the global arena began amidst challenges, with its post-liberation identity still fragile. However, five decades later, it stands as a model of resilience, playing a vital role in multilateral di…
(2024-09-27). Comicomment: Quad, tool of U.S. unipolar domination. ecns.cn The four-nation group has had a shaky foundation from the start and essentially serves as a tool for U.S. hegemony.
(2024-09-27). Report on navigation and overflight situation in South China Sea released. ecns.cn The South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative, an international research network, released a report on the navigation and overflight situation in the South China Sea on Friday.
(2024-09-27). China's driverless heavy-haul train makes technological breakthrough. ecns.cn An over 10,000-metric-ton driverless heavy-haul train completed its first trial run on Thursday, marking a new technological breakthrough in China.
(2024-09-27). China-ASEAN FTA set for key upgrade. ecns.cn A "substantial upgrade" of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) may be announced during an upcoming summit in Laos, said Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on Wednesday.
(2024-09-27). China's central bank cuts RRR by 50 basis points. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, announced a 50 basis point cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR), effective Friday.
(2024-09-27). Weakening market demand slumps industrial profits. ecns.cn Profits at China's major industrial companies slumped in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday, reflecting corporate pain stemming from weakening market demand.
(2024-09-27). New AIIB member brings total to 110. ecns.cn The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) welcomed its 110th member after its Board of Governors approved the application of Nauru in Uzbekistan on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). China Coast Guard monitors Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said on Friday that it monitored the Philippines' resupply to its warship illegally grounded in Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). Big progress made in achieving UN's Sustainable Development Goals>. ecns.cn A recent report released by the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals has revealed that China has made significant strides toward achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
(2024-09-27). China's modernization has benefited world: Diplomat. ecns.cn China's continued path to modernization will not only boost global trade but also foster mutual understanding between the world and China, a retired senior diplomat says.
(2024-09-27). Political manipulation of human rights slammed. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday the political manipulation of human rights issues by a few countries is becoming increasingly unpopular across the world.
(2024-09-27). Manila's latest provocation 'risky, futile'. ecns.cn China urged the Philippines to refrain from "making risky and futile provocations" in the South China Sea, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). Xi stresses consolidating unity of Chinese nation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday called for consolidating and developing the unity of the Chinese nation.
(2024-09-27). Holiday travel to see around 2 billion cross-regional trips. ecns.cn China is poised to experience an estimated 1.94 billion cross-regional trips during the upcoming week-long National Day holiday, starting Tuesday, Li Yang, vice-minister for transport, said in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-09-27). China plans credit system to curb medical insurance misuse. ecns.cn China issued a guideline on Friday on developing a credit system for hospital and pharmacy personnel certified to process medical insurance funds in order to strengthen supervision.
(2024-09-27). China expects double-digit growth in holiday travelers. ecns.cn The average daily number of inbound and outbound travelers during the National Day holiday is expected to reach 1.75 million, an increase of 18.5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration's forecast issued on Friday.
(2024-09-27). Honoree calls table tennis glory 'an inheritance'. ecns.cn In the late 1940s, next to a dimly lit clock shop on Shanghai's Xinzha Road, it was a common sight to see several young students practicing table tennis on a chalk-outlined rectangle on the sidewalk at night.
(2024-09-27). Shanghai begins countdown to world rowing event and regatta. ecns.cn The countdown ceremony for the 2025 World Rowing Championships and the launch of the 2024 Head of the Shanghai River Regatta were held along the Suzhou Creek in Shanghai on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). Salt lake resembles giant palette in Shanxi. ecns.cn An aerial view of a colorful salt lake that resembles a giant palette in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2024.
(2024-09-27). 1,000-year-old Qiang-Tibetan brocade waving tradition well inherited. ecns.cn The 1,000-year-old Qiang-Tibetan brocade waving technique is well inherited. Brocade belt is a colorful, beautiful pattern for Tibetan women in Zhouqu to tie their waist, tie boots, hair and even embellish their dress.
(2024-09-27). Cutting-edge technologies displayed at China-ASEAN Expo. ecns.cn Cutting-edge technologies and applications such as intelligent robots, unmanned vehicles and AI applications attracted visitors at the ongoing China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning.
(2024-09-27). Foreign tourists flocking to Hainan. ecns.cn The number of overseas visitors in Hainan province has been increasing thanks to the convenient immigration policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port, local authorities said.
(2024-09-27). South Asia in the New Global Debt Crisis — A Call for Collective Solutions. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). The "gender equity" farce: a feminist reading of World Bank policies. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Is There A Life Without IMF: Debunking The Myth. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). The Latin American Left amid China, the United States, late progressivism and the far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Sri Lanka's debt default. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation evades contradictions at the end of the Belt and Road: Chinese investment, finance and trade controversies in Southern Africa. cadtm.org
(2024-09-27). Khanna proposes ending billions in taxpayer subsidies for Big Oil amid growing climate crisis. nationofchange.org Legislation targets federal handouts fueling enhanced oil recovery while exacerbating the climate emergency.
(2024-09-27). Wyden pushes for major Supreme Court overhaul, seeks to restore public confidence amid ethics scandals. nationofchange.org Senator Ron Wyden introduces sweeping legislation to expand the number of justices, implement transparency measures, and limit political influence on the nation's highest court.
(2024-09-27). The E, S and G in ESG do not go together and they should be separated; governments should be responsible for the political S, not businesses. expose-news.com ESG is fighting with each other. According to a paper published by the American Institute for Economic Research, the environmental ("E"), social ("S") and governance elements of ESG do not correlate with …
(2024-09-27). The UK government's war on people aged over 75. expose-news.com Between 100,000 and 250,000 old people will be murdered by the British Government during the winter of 2024/5 — they will die of cold and hunger. And Starmer's labour government will be …
(2024-09-27). Celebran en Camagàºey aniversario de los CDR. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 27 sep (RHC) La patrimonial Plaza del Gallo en la provincia cubana de Camagàºey fue testigo del encuentro entre cederistas de varias generaciones para celebrar hoy el 64 cumpleaños de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) en vísperas del aniversario de la mayor organización de masas de la isla.
(2024-09-27). Huracán Helene deja más de 30 muertos en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27sep (RHC) El huracán Helene, ahora disipado, dejó al menos 33 muertos en la zona sur de Estados Unidos, según un balance de los datos registrados por las autoridades de los territorios afectados.
(2024-09-27). Chacón, montañés cienfueguero fundador de los Comité de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu Este 28 de septiembre, aniversario 64 de la creación de los Comité de Defensa de la Revolución, por idea del líder histórico de la Revolución, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz, quiero presentarle a un fundador de los CDR, Pedro Chacón Rodríguez, de 83 años de edad.
(2024-09-27). Debutará Cuba este viernes en Copa Mundial de béisbol para ciegos. radiohc.cu
(2024-09-27). Good News: Arctic Ozone Hits Record High. wattsupwiththat.com More stratospheric ozone is positive for life on Earth. The stratospheric ozone layer is a natural sunscreen, absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
(2024-09-27). Experts Warn Hurricane in Hurricane Alley During Hurricane Season Clear Sign of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "This situation is completely unprecedented," said global warming expert and local dog groomer Rodney Carlson. "I've never seen a hurricane of this magnitude forming in hurricane alley during the hurricane season, and my records go back over 75 days! Clearly, this can only be explained by global warming."
(2024-09-27). Live at 1 pm Eastern: It's Climate Week in NYC — The Climate Realism Show #128. wattsupwiththat.com It's climate week in New York City, yet another expensive and carbon-intensive gathering of global chicken littles clucking about the end of the world. More than 6,000 attendees from more than 100 countries converged on the Big Apple to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly Meeting, all the better to coordinate efforts to stop climate change by taking your freedom and money. But is Climate Week losing its cache and are there cracks in support for achieving goals like Net Zero?>
(2024-09-27). Mass Extinction Fail: Messenian Salinity Crisis Version. wattsupwiththat.com While the Messinian Salinity Crisis and subsequent Zanclean Megaflood comprise one of the most incredible episodes in geologic history… So incredible that the uppermost stage of the Miocene epoch is named the Messinian and the lowermost stage of the Pliocene epoch is named the Zanclean… There was no MASS extinction associated with it.
(2024-09-27). A new film about George Lakey's life encourages bravery. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article "Citizen George" is a well-timed documentary that offers important lessons for navigating today's era of political conflict with hope and courage. | This article
(2024-09-27). AI could take your computer from search to research. wattsupwiththat.com If AI can do our basic research, that would be extremely useful. It would free us up to do other things, like thinking and more advanced research, or even relaxing a bit. Stay tuned.
(2024-09-27). Not that ET! The Terrestrial ET: EvapoTranspiration, the Unexplored Source of Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Evapotranspiration, ET, is defined as the total amount water flux evaporated into the atmosphere from surface and plant (dew) Evaporation and plant Transpiration. ET is a term used in agriculture water management to aid in crop growth and is usually measured by monitoring soil moisture change over time and plant types.
(2024-09-27). O C Register Publishes a Climate Alarmist "The Heat Rises" Weather Impact Chart Which Should instead be Called "The Hype, Distortion & Deception Rises" wattsupwiththat.com It is extremely unfortunate that the U.S. media is so incapable and incompetent at addressing the huge climate science shortcomings underlying climate alarmist propaganda as illustrated in this Register and SCNG chart.
(2024-09-27). Iran Loses to Morocco in 2024 Futsal World Cup Last 16. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran lost to Morocco 4-3 in the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup Last 16 on Thursday.
(2024-09-27). Fears of Deaths, Destruction Rises as Category 4 Storm Helene Slams Florida. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hurricane Helene, one of the most powerful storms to hit Florida, made landfall in the state's Big Bend region late Thursday, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and raising fears of more severe damage and potential fatalities.
(2024-09-27). Iran's Non-Oil Exports Up 6.5% in Last 6 Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's export of non-oil commodities in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) has reached $25.8 billion, showing a 6.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
(2024-09-27). Iran, Uzbekistan to Increase Annual Trade to $1 Billion. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian and Uzbek officials are considering to increase the value of bilateral trade to $1 billion.
(2024-09-27). Iranian, Qatari Economy Ministers Hold Talks in Samarkand. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Minister of Economy Abdolnasser Hemmati met and held talks with his Qatari counterpart in Samarkand on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
(2024-09-27). Iran Voices Readiness to Join Tajikistan's Oil, Gas Projects. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian oil exploration and production companies are ready to cooperate in upstream and downstream sectors of Tajikistan's oil and gas industry, Iran's Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad announced.
(2024-09-27). The Egyptian-Ethiopian dispute: A historic opportunity for BRICS to prove its international worth. unitedworldint.com The bilateral conflict around the dam should be solved in a legal frame. To achieve sustainable peace, both sides need to address also issues around the Horn of Africa. By Islam Farag, Cairo / Egypt The visit of the head of Egyptian intelligence, General Abbas Kamel, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel Aati, …
(2024-09-27). Iranian Kurdish journalist Fardin Mostafaei detained in undisclosed location. hra-news.org
(2024-09-27). Penn researchers develop new gene therapy for previously untreatable eye disorder. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Seven years ago, a Philadelphia company and researchers at the University of Pennsylvania made history by developing the
(2024-09-27). Five things Friday roundup: Things you leave behind when your church is Jesus-centric but not Anabaptist. anabaptistworld.org As Christian nationalism continues to lay claim to the gospel, I (Josh) have encountered a growing movement of communities that describe themselves as "Jesus-centered." In answering the question, "What is an Anabaptist?", I often describe Jesus as the focal point — Anabaptists use the Jesus story as a lens to understand the scriptures. Groups like …
(2024-09-27). Hundreds of schools will join together to provide information to Philly families at the 2024 K-12 Kids School Fair. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philly parents choosing which school is the best for their children will get to meet representatives from more than 200 options. | Elevate 215 communications director David Saenz said they hope to "help bring the schools…
(2024-09-27). AW call for submissions: Welcoming the Prince of Peace. anabaptistworld.org During Advent, we prepare to welcome the Prince of Prince. How have you experienced Christ's inward peace?
(2024-09-27). Here's who's on ballots in the 7 states likely to decide the presidential election. whyy.org
(2024-09-27). Iraqi Oil. Empire Breeds and Grows Corruption, Destruction, Impoverishment. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
(2024-09-27). Pfizer Clinical Trials. marktanliano.net
(2024-09-27). South Africans must know the names of struggle heroes and heroines. sanews.gov.za South Africans must know the names of struggle heroes and heroines | President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed the importance of South Africans recognising and honouring the former liberation heroes and heroines who have returned to their home country, acknowledging their vital role in securing the nation's freedom. | The President was speaking during the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony of 42 South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe during the apartheid era. | The ceremony was held at the Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum in Tshwane, Pretoria on Friday with fami…
(2024-09-27). Police rescue kidnap victims. sanews.gov.za Police rescue kidnap victims | Police have rescued two victims, believed to be victims of alleged kidnapping. | The victims were reportedly released by their kidnappers due to the pressure exerted upon the suspects by the police. This was as a result of an intelligence-driven operation consisting of the Cash-In-Transit Interim Team of the Hawks, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Crime Intelligence (CI), Provincial Tracing Team and Hostage Negotiators. The victims were held hostage and released after eight days. | It alleged that a 39-year-old victim was accosted by unidentified suspects whilst she was driving a Toyo…
(2024-09-27). Recruiting the right employees vital for the success of any business – Morolong. sanews.gov.za Recruiting the right employees vital for the success of any business – Morolong | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says recruiting the right employees is vital for the success of any business, and this is no exception for government and those responsible for Government Communications (GCIS) in particular. | "Finding the right talent, with the right skills, is a top priority for us as government and we cannot afford to misstep," Morolong said. | Addressing the Public Service Day event at the GCIS headquarters in Pretoria on Friday, Morolong said suitably qualified employees can contribute to a posi…
(2024-09-27). A Souderton school board member posted a lewd comment about VP Harris. Calls for his resignation have been met with 'complete silence or crickets'. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Calls for Souderton Area School Board member Bill Formica's resignation grew louder at a board meeting Thursday night. | Despite community members' request for a larger venue, more than 50 residents were left standing outside the meeting room at the district's administrative offices, which had a maximum capacity of 110. School police officers checked IDs of those who entered the auditorium to verify they were residents in the school districts — a move resident…
(2024-09-27). Mashatile undertakes working visits to Ireland and the UK. sanews.gov.za Mashatile undertakes working visits to Ireland and the UK | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is today undertaking a working visit to Ireland to reinforce South Africa's historic and warm bilateral relations with the nation. | The Deputy President is expected to meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to reaffirm the strong political and diplomatic ties between the two countries. | According to the Presidency, South Africa and Ireland established diplomatic relations over 30 years ago and relations between both nations encompass a broad spectrum of cooperation, such as trade and investment, educat…
(2024-09-27). Legal questions about Pennsylvania mail-in ballots loom as voting starts. whyy.org As voting begins for Pennsylvania's general election, legal questions about the ballots of mail-in voters remain unresolved in the swing state that could determine the winner of the presidential race. | From what have become known as "undated ballots" to so-called "naked ballots," the range of issues before state and federal courts center on what to do when voters return absentee ballots on time but don't follow all of the rules for getting their votes counted. |
(2024-09-27). Imperial and Tokyo Tech students explore collaborations in health and wellbeing. imperial.ac.uk Students from Imperial and Tokyo Tech explored collaborations and new ideas in health and wellbeing as part of the Global Fellows Programme.
(2024-09-27). Deaf Awareness Month, a moment of reflection on progress made. sanews.gov.za Deaf Awareness Month, a moment of reflection on progress made | By Morapedi Sibeko | This September, as we commemorate Deaf Awareness Month, it is a good moment to look back on the progress made in recognising South African Sign Language (SASL) and to raise awareness of the experiences of Deaf people, whose voices emphasise the continued need for inclusion and activism. | The South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) estimates that there are over four million Deaf and hard of hearing people in South Africa. Fundamental human rights include the right to language, and for Deaf people, SASL is essential to the…
(2024-09-27). Northern Cape's Astro Tourism a first. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape's Astro Tourism a first | The Northern Cape has something new to offer tourists and it is a first for the African continent, says Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. | "Beyond all the history, culture and beauty the Northern Cape has to offer, we are here today to launch something new the Northern Cape has to offer ⚪ Astronomy or Astro Tourism. We at the Department of Tourism, along with the Department of Science and Innovation, are launching the National Astro-Tourism Strategy, the first country on the African continent to do so," said the Minister. | She was speaking at the launch of the Nati…
(2024-09-27). Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89. whyy.org Smith's sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in…
(2024-09-27). Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Since 2019, the group Over time, the organization expanded to offer services like a computer lab, postpartum support groups, housing and transportation. As it continued to support families, the group identified another pressing iss…
(2024-09-27). Philly's tourism economy is still chugging along, with notable uptick from summer hotel travel. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It was an unexpectedly hot day when a family of five visited Philadelphia from New York City this summer. The Weinbergs had several young children in tow so they rented a quad pedal bike to explore Kelly Drive with views of the Schuylkill River. | They also popped into the
(2024-09-27). How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance. whyy.org Minnesota Gov. Walz, who is Democratic Vice President
(2024-09-27). Najwa Petersen's parole decision referred for review. sanews.gov.za Najwa Petersen's parole decision referred for review | The decision by the Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board to place convicted murderer Najwa Petersen on parole has been referred to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) for review. | The referral was made by Minister of Correctional Services Dr Pieter Groenewald in terms of section 75(8) of the Correctional Services Act. | Peterson is serving a 28-year prison sentence for orchestrating the murder of her husband, popular artist, Taliep Petersen. | "The CSPRB is tasked with reviewing the original decision made by the Pollsm…
(2024-09-27). NPA scores Steinhoff victory. sanews.gov.za NPA scores Steinhoff victory | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured its first conviction, sentence and confiscation order related to the Steinhoff case. | This after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria sentenced former Steinhoff physician, Dr Gerhardus Burger, to some five years imprisonment — wholly suspended for five years, if he is not found guilty of contravention of section 78(2) of the Financial Markets Act within that period. | According to the NPA spokesperson, Lumka Mahanjana, Burger also has to "testify in the criminal proceedings against his accomplices". | "The co…
(2024-09-27). Encrypted Apps Can Protect Your Privacy — Unless You Use Them Like Eric Adams. theintercept.com Digital security appears to be a fixation of New York Mayor Eric Adams and his staff, at least according to his But then why were they so bad at it? | Case in point: The indictment quotes a text message exchange between Adams and an unnamed staffer, in which the staffer allegedly tells Adams to "be o[n the] safe side Please Delete all messages you send me." | Adams, according to the indictmen…
(2024-09-27). Government welcomes slight increases in employment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes slight increases in employment | Government has welcomed the marginal employment growth and expansion of South Africa's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of this year. | "The growth bears testament to the government's commitment made during the State of the Nation Address in February to ensure positive economic growth that will encourage business development and provide more employment opportunities," Acting Director-General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa ,said on Friday. | According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics survey…
(2024-09-27). Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work? whyy.org Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. | The former president and current Republican nominee asserts that tariffs — basically import taxes — will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare. | He even says tariffs can promote world peace. | "Tariffs are the greatest thing ever invented," Trump said this month in Flint, Michigan. | As president, Trump imposed tariffs with a flourish — targeting imported solar…
(2024-09-27). EU to force Germany and Türkiye to resolve kebab dispute — media. ec.europa.eu 
Ankara wants the bloc to give the legendary dish protected status, which Berlin claims could drive up costs and impact production | The EU could force Ankara and Berlin to end their long-running row over the status of the doner kebab, a food staple of Turkish origin hugely popular in Germany, The Economist has reported. The European Commission will give the two countries six months to reach a compromise, or decide on the fate of the kebab itself, according to the outlet. | The row over the doner kebab began two years ago when Ankara applied to the EU to have the dish registered as a Turkish specialty, alongsid…
(2024-09-27). Starmer penthouse flat stay from donor worth more than £100k rather than £20k. skwawkbox.org 
Market value of rent for London ' £18m penthouse' seems to be around five times the estimate used in donation declaration Keir Starmer has been under fire for accepting — among a number of high-value gifts from multi-millionaire peer Lord Alli — more than six weeks' free stay at Alli's £18m penthouse in London. The revelation …
(2024-09-27). Graham boasts of beating Starmer over Winter Fuel motion — Unite funded Labour £1.7m in 11 months. skwawkbox.org 
Cosiness with red Tory regime in cash terms Sharon Graham's recent Twitter feed has been full of congratulation for herself and Unite because it and other unions won a vote at Labour's party conference on Wednesday — after Keir Starmer and most of his front bench had gone home — on a motion against Starmer's …
(2024-09-27). Tumors in Dogs: Understanding the Suffering and How CBD Can Help. moguldom.com Tumors in dogs are a heart-wrenching reality for many pet owners. These growths can cause significant discomfort and worry. However, recent advancements have brought hope in the form of alternative treatments. One such promising remedy is CBD, a compound derived from the cannabis plant. This article aims to shed light on the suffering caused by …
(2024-09-27). Defending ADA: Cardano's Response Foiled a DDoS Attack on Staked Tokens. moguldom.com The Cardano network recently proved its resiliency and robust security mechanisms by successfully resisting a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack intended to interrupt its operations. This attempted attack targeted staked ADA tokens, an essential component of the blockchain's operation. Despite the attacker's efforts to overwhelm the network with spam transactions, Cardano's developers responded quickly …
(2024-09-27). Dr. Francis Collins on reconciling science and faith. whyy.org Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the NIH and the Human Genome Project, on finding common ground and the role of science and faith in his life.
(2024-09-27). One Village Alliance Bridges Gaps Through Education, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts. whyy.org
(2024-09-27). When Every Second Counts: Advances in Cardiac Care. whyy.org With cardiac emergencies, every second counts. We look at the latest innovations saving patients and their hearts.
(2024-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday, September 27 2024, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2024-09-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday, September 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2024-09-27). WHYY and Uncle Bobbie's Present: An Evening Fireside Chat with Ta-Nehisi Coates. whyy.org Join WHYY for a fireside chat with Ta-Nehisi Coates, an award-winning author and journalist. His books include Between The World and Me and The Water Dancer.
(2024-09-27). The Last Viper Commander: Dutch Squadron Boss On Today's Retirement Of The F-16. twz.com 
(2024-09-27). Yunus govt likely to announce Bangladesh elections next year. ummid.com Bangladesh will not have to wait for years as it happens in countries where popular people's revolutions have ousted autocratic regimes and military dictators.
(2024-09-27). Yash Chopra Foundation Launches Scholarship for Hindi Film Industry Children. devdiscourse.com The Yash Chopra Foundation (YCF) has announced the launch of the YCF Scholarship Program, coinciding with the 92nd birth anniversary of its founder, the iconic filmmaker Yash Chopra.
(2024-09-27). The Legendary Career and Legacy of Dame Maggie Smith. devdiscourse.com Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic British actor renowned for her stellar performances in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,' 'Downton Abbey,' and the 'Harry Potter' series, has passed away at the age of 89. Smith's sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, confirmed that she died early Friday in a London hospital.
(2024-09-27). Elliott Investment's Bid for Citgo Petroleum Moves Forward Amid Legal Uncertainties. devdiscourse.com Financial firm Elliott Investment Management's conditional offer for shares was accepted by a U.S. court officer overseeing an auction that will determine the future ownership of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum, sources said.
(2024-09-27). JSSC Forms Committee to Investigate Exam Malpractices. devdiscourse.com The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) on Friday set up a three-member committee to probe the allegations of malpractices in the recruitment examinations it conducted last week for appointments in the state government, according to an official announcement. The committee, headed by JSSC secretary Sudhir Kumar Gupta, will submit its report within a week.
(2024-09-27). Kejriwal Accuses BJP of Manipulating Delhi Municipal Elections. devdiscourse.com Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP of wrongfully overtaking the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by securing the last vacant seat on the civic body's standing committee.
(2024-09-27). UP CM Yogi Adityanath Warns Pakistan of Potential Division. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning to Pakistan, suggesting it could be divided into three parts if it continues to support terrorism. Speaking at an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, Adityanath highlighted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is prepared to merge with India.
(2024-09-27). Tragic Loss in Cycling: Muriel Furrer's Fatal Crash. devdiscourse.com Swiss rider Muriel Furrer has died from injuries sustained in a crash during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich, governing body the UCI said on Friday.
(2024-09-27). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2024-09-27). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-09-27). 3 facts about acute lymphocytic leukemia in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type of childhood cancer is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a blood and bone marrow cancer that creates immature white blood cells that can't perform their typical functions. Because of this, the disease worsens quickly. Most likely to occur in early childhood, ALL is more common in boys than girls, according to the American Cancer Society. Children younger than five are at highest risk for developing ALL. Asmaa Ferdjallah,…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is TIL therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is a dangerous form of skin cancer that has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society. In early 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for advanced melanoma called tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy (TIL therapy). Dr. James Jakub, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, explains that TIL therapy can be a one-time…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-hyeNxs4Jic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Prostate cancer is incredibly common, probably…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-27). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…
(2024-09-27). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Sepsis Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he's at an increased risk for sepsis because of his age and medical history. What are the signs of sepsis to watch for now that he's returned home? ANSWER: Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of sepsis — more than the number of people who die from prostate cancer,…
(2024-09-27). (Video)Keeping an eye on avian influenza. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a person from Missouri has become the 14th person in the U.S. to contract avian influenza, also called bird flu. This is believed to be the first case where the patient had no known contact with infected animals. "Why is this concerning? Because the more we see avian influenza move from a bird virus to a virus that can infect and be…
(2024-09-27). More Mayo neuroscience: Brain cells 'crosstalk' and cancer growth; Preoperative radiotherapy survival; Rare mutation causes memory loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A brain region abundant in cells originating from neural stem cells is highlighted in green. Glioblastoma cells are shown in red. The magenta color indicates non-cancerous cells undergoing deleterious changes in response to cancer cells, highlighting the harmful effect of cancer cells on surrounding healthy tissue. Already the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma can become even more deadly when it arises near the brain's C-shaped, fluid-filled cavities called the lateral ventricles. What makes…
(2024-09-27). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. New hope…
(2024-09-27). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ANSWER: We get a lot of questions about what distinguishes between lifespan and healthspan. The simplest answer is to paraphrase a quote from President John F. Kennedy, "It is not enough for a great nation merely to have added…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of cases reported before the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains…
(2024-09-27). To combat heart disease and cancer, genomics researcher looks abroad. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic cardiologist Iftikhar Kullo, M.D., believes that global collaboration is needed to refine polygenic risk scores so they perform equitably across people from diverse groups. Genetic technology has the potential to significantly improve human health by improving disease risk prediction and guiding prevention strategies. The development of a new genetic test called a polygenic risk score is a major advance. Still, it may widen health disparities because such scores may not work equally well…
(2024-09-27). Mayo Clinic Q and A: My mom has Alzheimer's. What does that mean for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is World Alzheimer's Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am part of what I hear called the Sandwich Generation. I have kids living at home and an aging parent in ill health. My mom is 83 and in an assisted living facility with physical and cognitive problems. She has been diagnosed with mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. It makes me sad for my mom and also concerned for myself. Whenever I can't…
(2024-09-27). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-27). Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' confirmed as India's Oscar entry. ummid.com The Film Federation of India (FFI) Monday September 23, 2024 confirmed Aamir Khan's 'Laapataa Ladies' as India's official entry to the Academy Awards 2025, also known as Oscar 2025.
(2024-09-27). Bhavin Shastri in SN 10 Scientists to Watch List 2024. ummid.com Indian-origin Bhavin Shastri of Queen's University is one among the top 10 scientists included in the SN 10 Scientists to Watch List released Monday September 23, 2024.
(2024-09-27). Haj Application Form 2025: Last Date Extended By 7 More Days. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2025 (Hajj 1446 H) by seven more days.
(2024-09-27). Watch: German Police chase kid holding Palestinian Flag. ummid.com In a shocking incident that came to light late Sunday, dozens of German Police Personnel chased and later detained a 10-year-old teen who was holding a Palestinian National Flag even as some Berlin residents tried to stop them.
(2024-09-27). Principal held for killing girl in Gujarat; Images suggest his BJP, RSS, VHP link. ummid.com After the arrest of Govind Natt in the brutal murder of the 6-year-old girl that shocked the nation, images suggesting the school principal's links with the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), RSS and VHP have surfaced on social media.
(2024-09-27). Developed: AM9C1 industry's 1st automotive SSD based on 8th Generation V-NAND. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday (September 25, 2024) announced it has successfully developed the industry's first PCIe 4.0 automotive SSD based on 8th-Generation vertical NAND (V-NAND).
(2024-09-27). Elon Musk reacts to buzz over his 'romance' with Meloni. ummid.com "American multi-billionaire Elon Musk is dating Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni" is the latest buzz on social media platforms.
(2024-09-27). Jamia Researcher Wins Carl June CAR-TCR Summit Travel Award. ummid.com Areej Akhtar, a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Research and Studies (MCARS), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) has been honored with the first-ever Carl June CAR-TCR Summit travel award at an event held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
(2024-09-27). Java 23 Offers Thousands of Improvements – Explore. ummid.com Java 23, the latest version of Oracle JDK, comes with thousands of enhancements that help developers increase productivity by improving the Java language.
(2024-09-27). Renewed demands asking Saudi Arabia to remove "Kalima" from its flag. ummid.com Vulgar display of Saudi Flag on the Kingdom's National Day has sparked renewed demands to remove 'Kalima Tayyaba' from it.
(2024-09-27). Watch: Bill Gates buys hot dog from Halal Food Stall in New York. ummid.com American multi-billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was spotted this week buying hot dog from a Halal Food Stall at Times Square, New York.
(2024-09-27). Bitdeer announces successful testing of SEAL02 Bitcoin mining chip. ummid.com Bitdeer Technologies Thursday Sepember 26, 2024 announced the successful testing of its latest Bitcoin mining chip, SEAL02, following tape-out.
(2024-09-27). 'Draconian Decision': Mushawarat on CBSE order to drop Urdu. ummid.com All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop Urdu as one of the languages to write Class 10 and Class 12 board exams…
(2024-09-27). Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's new PM, is HC-DU alumna. ummid.com Harini Amarasuriya, an alumna of Hindu College of Delhi University, has sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
(2024-09-27). Modi 3.0: A Shift in Power Dynamics. ummid.com Narendra Modi, once a dominant force in Indian politics, now appears to be struggling to maintain his once-unquestionable influence.
(2024-09-27). Shimla in Grip of Islamophobia: Dimple Oberoi. ummid.com Muslims in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Shimla, are presently being intimidated by the frenzied demand to demolish the alleged illegal part of the mosque in Sanjauli.
(2024-09-27). Dissecting Govt Claim of Muslim Welfare Under Modi 3.0 Rule. ummid.com The BJP government has come up with the claim that it has done many things for the welfare of Muslims in 100 days of Modi 3.0 rule.
(2024-09-27). GATE 2025: Last date of application extended. ummid.com IIT Roorkee, official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year (GATE 2025), has extended the last date of application without late fees.
(2024-09-27). 'It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm Still Alive' wins Emmy 2024. ummid.com "It's Bisan From Gaza — and I'm Still Alive" of Palestinian Journalist Bisan Owda and Al Jazeera's AJ+ has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Hard News Feature Story category.
(2024-09-27). UP Horror: Class 2 student sacrificed to bring fame to school. ummid.com In a shocking incident, a Class 2 student from D L Public School in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was 'sacrificed' as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring fame and success to the institution.
(2024-09-27). Vietnam: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 27 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the Interactive Dialogue for the adoption of Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed criticism of the Vietnamese government's behavior during the current UPR and urged UN member states to press the Vietnamese government to release all political prisoners and initiate legal, institutional, and (…) | – |
(2024-09-27). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-09-27). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org
(2024-09-27). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-27). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-09-27). A programme officer human rights and responsible investment (M/F) – Full time permanent contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |
(2024-09-27). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-27). Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org
(2024-09-27). Cuba denuncia ante ONU intentos de Israel de exterminar la cultura palestina. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 27 sep (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy los intentos de Israel para el exterminio de la cultura palestina, y consideró a esa potencia ocupante una fuente de inestabilidad que pone en peligro al Medio Oriente.
(2024-09-27). Sectas ocultistas y satánicas: el Arzobispado de Barcelona contradice al Papa Francisco. indybay.org El Papa Francisco ha declarado en la audiencia de este miércoles 25 de septiembre que el mundo está repleto de ´magos, ocultismo y, por desgracia, de verdaderas sectas satánicas ª. Sin embargo, el Arzobispado de Barcelona participa en eventos con sectas ortodoxas ocultistas como la Iglesia Ortodoxa Apostólica Antioquena de España…
(2024-09-27). La campaña de Kamala Harris representa el amplio y poderoso movimiento anti-MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
La entrada de la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris en la carrera presidencial de 2024 ha transformado una contienda electoral renqueante en una carrera a toda velocidad hacia la meta. Tal vez lo que parece menos apreciado es el reconocimiento expreso de Harris de este momento sin precedentes en la vida de la nación: una tiranía sanguinaria …
(2024-09-27). Antonio Darío López, combatiente de cuerpo entero (+Audio). radiohc.cu El 27 de septiembre se conmemora el centenario del natalicio de este hijo de Sancti Spíritus, integrante del grupo de hombres corajudos que protagonizaron las acciones lideradas por el joven abogado Fidel Castro el 26 de julio de 1953…
(2024-09-27). Destacada presencia cubana en XV Feria del libro de Caracas (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Los autores e investigadores cubanos tienen una alta presencia y protagonismo en la XV Feria del Libro de Caracas, que se extenderá hasta el 29 de septiembre.
(2024-09-27). Pelotaris cubanos aspiran al podio en torneo abierto de Panamá. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (JIT).- Con el propósito de escalar al podio en las dos modalidades en que intervendrán asistirán las duplas al Torneo Internacional de Frontenis 20 metros Panamá Open 7, en la capital istmeña.
(2024-09-27). Presidente vietnamita rindió honores al líder Ho Chi Minh (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y presidente de esa nación, To Lam, rindió homenaje hoy con una ofrenda floral al líder histórico de su país Ho Chi Minh, como parte de las tareas desarrolladas en su visita de Estado a la isla.
(2024-09-27). Culmina el presidente de Vietnam su visita de Estado a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel despidió este viernes en el aeropuerto Internacional José Martí, a su homólogo vietnamita To Lam quien durante las últimas horas cumplimentó una intensa agenda de trabajo como parte de su visita de Estado a la isla.
(2024-09-27). ONU: Cuba ratifica compromiso con multilateralismo y Agenda 2030. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez ratificó este viernes el compromiso de su país con el multilateralismo y el desarrollo sostenible, durante encuentro con el presidente de la Asamblea General de la ONU, Philémon Yang, en Nueva York.
(2024-09-27). Presidente Díaz-Canel recibió al embajador de RPDC en Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este viernes al embajador de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Han Su Chol, a quien aseguró el apoyo para el éxito de su trabajo.
(2024-09-27). Bombas israelíes siguen cayendo en edificios residenciales del Líbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) Los ataques de Israel continúan incesantemente contra Beirut con nuevas oleadas, esta vez las agresiones se centraron en los barrios residenciales de Al-Hadath y Al-Laylaki, en la zona de Haret Hreik, y también resultó blanco una casa en el área de Al-Jamous.
(2024-09-27). Abren nueva oficina turística en Italia para promover el destino Cuba. radiohc.cu Roma, 27 sep (RHC) La agencia turística Onlinetours abrió hoy una oficina en la ciudad de Milán, de la norteña región italiana de Lombardía, con lo cual se fortalecerá la promoción del destino Cuba, indicó una fuente diplomática.
(2024-09-27). Recibió Raúl Castro al líder de Vietnam To Lam (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El líder de la Revolución Cubana, General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, recibió hoy al secretario general del Partido Comunista y presidente de Vietnam, To Lam, quien cumplimenta una visita de Estado a la isla.
(2024-09-27). Empresa Eléctrica de Cienfuegos apoya restablecimiento del servicio en Pinar del Río. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 27 sept (RHC) La Empresa Eléctrica Cienfuegos envió una brigada de linieros hacia el municipio de Guane en la provincia de Pinar del Río para apoyar el restablecimiento del servicio afectado por el el huracán Helene.
(2024-09-27). Díaz-Canel ratifica fortaleza en los nexos entre Cuba y Vietnam (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel y To Lam, secretario general del Partido Comunista y presidente de Vietnam asistieron este viernes a un un Encuentro de Solidaridad celebrado en esta capital, con representantes del pueblo de Cuba.
(2024-09-27). Nueva operación de retorno de migrantes irregulares desde EE. UU. por vía aérea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) Un total de 62 personas, 55 hombres y 7 mujeres, fueron retornadas a Cuba por el aeropuerto internacional ´José Martí ª en la tarde de este jueves por las autoridades de Estados Unidos.
(2024-09-27). Cuba festeja aniversario 75 de la República Popular China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 sep (RHC) Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y otras altas autoridades del país, se efectuó este viernes en La Habana el acto central por el aniversario 75 de la República Popular China (RPCH).
(2024-09-27). Festejarán colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela aniversario 64 de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Con alegría, compromisos y mucho entusiasmo, los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela se aprestan a celebrar, esta noche, el advenimiento del aniversario 64 de los CDR.