(2024-10-08). Hezbollah vows to continue fight against Israel until Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem has said his group will continue striking Israel until there is a Gaza ceasefire.
(2024-10-08). US And Israel Are Pushing The World To The Brink Of WW III. popularresistance.org Just short of one year since Israel's criminal attack and invasion of the Gaza Strip and brutal bombardment and genocide of Palestine, the Zionist state committed yet another crime against humanity, on September 23, 2024. | Israel carpet bombed Lebanon and assassinated the top leaders of the Resistance Front, including Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the widely revered leader of Hezbollah, and brigadier general Abbas Nilforoushan, commander of Iran's Quds Brigade in Lebanon, among others. Since the start of this criminal attack, Israel has continued to assassinate more leaders of the Hezbollah, including the organizatio…
(2024-10-08). The Meaning Of October 7. popularresistance.org Israel's murderous assault on the people of Gaza — over this past year — with the material, diplomatic and political support of the collective West — has been tantamount to witnessing a rabid dog ripping the flesh from the bones of what many had allowed themselves to believe was a world worth living in. At this point, it is not. | Israel's ongoing exercise in mad slaughter is of a piece with the rage unleashed by the slaveowner in response to recalcitrant slaves daring to break out of the plantation. And it is here where we understand the real "crime" of the Palestinians of Gaza — refusal…
(2024-10-08). A Free State Of Palestine Is Inevitable; How Many Must Die First? popularresistance.org October 7, 2024 marks the first anniversary of the launch of Operation Al Aqsa Flood when members of the Palestinian resistance movement broke out of Gaza, known as the world's largest open air prison. The occupying state of Israel responded with a genocidal attack on Gaza that has since spread to the West Bank, Lebanon and other countries in the region that are acting in solidarity with Palestine. Clearing the FOG speaks with activist and author Miko Peled about the goals of Israel, what is happening in Palestine and West Asia and his new project, the Palestine House of Freedom, in Washington, DC. Visit DarAlhur…
(2024-10-08). US Jewish Institutions Are Purging Their Staffs Of Anti-Zionists. popularresistance.org Dan Fischer had been working as a Hebrew and Jewish ethics teacher for three years at Sinai Synagogue in South Bend, Ind., when a television reporter asked him for comment during an "All Out for Palestine" rally held four days after October 7. | "I am one of multiple Jews that are here today, proud to be in solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine," Fischer said. "And I know that my tradition, the Jewish tradition, is a religion of tzedek, meaning justice, and shalom, meaning peace." | He was fired the next day. | The synagogue sent a letter to the congregation sa…
(2024-10-08). Biden administration marks one year of Gaza genocide with Zionist-imperialist propaganda. wsws.org The official commemorations of the Israeli casualties on October 7, 2023 ignore the objective historical roots of the Palestinian rebellion against Zionist repression.
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Milton sets storm intensity records as it moves toward Florida Gulf Coast. wsws.org Hurricane Milton, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, is projected to hit the Tampa Bay region late Wednesday with a destructive storm surge of 10 to 15 feet.
(2024-10-08). A Year Of Struggle For Palestine In The Belly Of The Beast. popularresistance.org On October 7, Israel began another phase of its long-genocidal war against the Palestinian people. The intensification of its colonial violence, ethnic cleansing, and mass displacement was suddenly livestreamed for the entire world to see. In response to this brutality and devastation, the people of the world rallied to stand with Palestine and resist imperialism everywhere. Within the United States, without which the Israeli colonial project would be impossible, millions of people were brought into the struggle against imperialism from within the belly of the beast. | This mass raising of consciousness has broug…
(2024-10-08). Journalist Self-Immolates Outside White House To Protest Gaza Coverage. popularresistance.org A journalist set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday, after publishing a blog post where he expressed remorse over his role in shaping news stories that he felt made him complicit in Israel's war on Gaza. | Samuel Mena Jr reached out to a friend three hours before setting himself on fire, telling them to watch an Instagram stream, where the journalist read from a script where he expressed regret at his perceived role in contributing to Palestinian suffering. | He then set himself on fire with images circulated online showing Mena Jr draped in a keffiyeh immersed in flames, as people ran to help hi…
(2024-10-08). Israeli strikes on Lebanon endanger ancient sites, says minister. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). HRW: Israeli strikes endanger civilians on Lebanon-Syria border. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch on Monday said Israeli strikes near the The Israeli military said Friday its jets struck Hezbollah positions near the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's eastern Syrian transport ministry official Sleiman Khalil told news agency A…
(2024-10-08). Israà´l perd sur tous les fronts. thealtworld.com L'ancien inspecteur des armes de l'ONU et officier du renseignement du Corps des Marines des États-Unis, Scott Ritter, EXPOSE les vulnérabilités massives d'Israà´l dans une guerre à grande échelle avec le Hezbollah et l'Iran, rendant sa défaite certaine. Cette vidéo décompose tout cela et répond à la question de savoir comment cette défaite se produira et ce qui a exactement causé ce retournement de situation contre Israà´l de manière massive.
(2024-10-08). 'I can't feel anything anymore': women in a West Bank refugee camp reflect on a year of Israeli military raids on their homes. mondoweiss.net 
After a year of near-constant Israeli military raids on their homes and private spaces, women are some of the most affected among the Palestinian residents of Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem.
(2024-10-08). The true lesson of October 7 is that Israel cannot be reformed. mondoweiss.net 
The year since October 7 has shown us that Israel can neither be accommodated nor reformed. It must be dismantled, and Zionism must be brought to an end. Only this will finally alleviate the Palestinians' terrible ordeal over the past 76 years.
(2024-10-08). Gaza remains our compass. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza has become a battlefield in the war over the fate and collective dignity of the people of the region, including beyond Palestine. But amid all this, Gaza remains the compass.
(2024-10-08). Five things we've learned since October 7. mondoweiss.net 
Noura Erakat shares five lessons the Israeli genocide in Gaza has taught us.
(2024-10-08). 'A Time Of Painful Birth And Major Transformation'. popularresistance.org Mousa Abu Marzouk is a Palestinian politician and senior member of Hamas who served as the first chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from 1992 until 1996, and deputy chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau from January 1997 until April 2013, where he was succeeded by the late Ismail Haniyeh. Abu Marzouk has been a key figure in Palestinian politics and within the Hamas movement for decades, and continues to play a central role in the group's politburo. | The following interview was conducted via email between September 27 and October 3, 2024. The questions and answers are copied below exactly as they were writt…
(2024-10-08). How The United States Destabilized The Horn Of Africa. popularresistance.org The Horn of Africa and its key waterways are the geostrategic interface between Europe, Africa, and Asia. They have been the site of more destructive foreign intervention and global power competition than any other region on the continent. It seemed as though consequent strife and instability might be coming to an end in 2018, when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and then Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo, signed the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Cooperation Between Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea , promising that the three countries would work tog…
(2024-10-08). United States Spending On Israel's Military Operations. popularresistance.org U.S. spending on Israel's military operations and related U.S operations in the region total at least $22.76 billion and counting. This estimate is conservative; while it includes approved security assistance funding since October 7, 2023, supplemental funding for regional operations, and an estimated additional cost of operations, it does not include any other economic costs. | This figure includes the $17.9 billion the U.S. government has approved in security assistance for Israeli military operations in Gaza and elsewhere since October 7 — substantially more than in any other year since the U.S. began gr…
(2024-10-08). France arms Israel despite Macron's claims. electronicintifada.net Thales works closely with makers of drones used to destroy Gaza.
(2024-10-08). Young survivor caught in nightmare. electronicintifada.net Wasim lost his leg and his father to an Israeli airstrike and remains separated from his mother in the south.
(2024-10-08). Almost killed picking up a food parcel. electronicintifada.net Brothers barely escape alive from Israeli airstrikes on UNRWA headquarters in June.
(2024-10-08). Canada's political establishment backs Israeli strike on Iran that would provoke region-wide war. wsws.org Both Liberal Defence Minister Bill Blair and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre voiced support Monday for an Israeli attack on Iran's oilfields, with the leader of the official opposition going even further and calling for the targeting of Tehran's nuclear program.
(2024-10-08). Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity. icrc.org Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, New York.
(2024-10-08). CIA Says No Evidence Iran Has Decided To Build a Nuclear Weapon. news.antiwar.com CIA Director William Burns said Monday that there's no evidence Iran has decided to build nuclear weapons, comments that come amid calls in the US and Israel for strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. "No, we do not see evidence today that the supreme leader has reversed the decision that he took at the end of …
(2024-10-08). A Nuclear Warning From Hurricane Helene. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-08). Iran: After 'Nuclear Bomb Test', Tehran's 10 Planned Ways Of Attacking Israel Revealed | IDF | IRGC. hindustantimes.com The Iranian military has prepared "at least ten" scenarios for a possible Israeli strike to avenge the October 1 missile blitz. The claim was made by Tasnim news agency run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), quoting a source. It said, "Iran's response may be harsher and aim for different targets that would intensify the effectiveness of the response." Watch…
(2024-10-08). Iran's First-Ever Nuclear Bomb Test Confirmed? Ultimate Response To Israel Ready? | Earthquake. hindustantimes.com Days after tremors were felt in Iran, speculation is growing of it being a possible nuclear event. A 4.5-magnitude seismic event was reported from Iran's Semnan province on Oct 5. The epicentre of the quake was reportedly around 10 kilometres beneath the surface and close to an Iranian nuclear power plant. The earthquake's depth and proximity to a nuclear facility are now raising eyebrows. Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). Israel Attacked Iran's Nuclear Facility? Explosion In City Targeted By IDF In April; IRGC Says… hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-08). Israel Panicking After Iran Nuclear Bomb Test Reports, Cancels This Attack Plan On Tehran… hindustantimes.com Israel reportedly cancels the attack plan amid rumours of Iran conducting its first-ever nuclear-bomb test. According to a New York Times report, Israel is not expected to hit Iranian nuclear sites in response to Tehran's ballistic missile attack on October 1. The report added that Israel is instead likely to focus on military bases, or intelligence or leadership targets, but could later go for the nuclear program if Iran responds.
(2024-10-08). On Cam: Iran Minister's First Statement Amid Nuclear Bomb Test Reports, Says This To Israel… hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued yet another threat to Israel amid rumours of Tehran conducting its first-ever nuclear test on October 5. Issuing a second warning to Israel in the last four days, Araghchi said "Any attack on Iran's infrastructure will lead to retaliation." He also said, "We advise the Zionist regime not to test Iran's will."
(2024-10-08). US Spy Chief Confirms Iran Nuclear Bomb Test? CIA Boss' Big Hint On Tehran N-Programme | Israel. hindustantimes.com CIA chief William Burns made a big claim on Iran's nuclear programme amid rumours of Tehran conducting its first-ever atomic bomb test on October 5. Speaking to CBS News, Burns said "It appeared it has been accelerated but that it did not seem that Iran had reversed the decision to suspend the weaponization aspect of it." Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-08). Palestinian Activist Khaled Barakat: The Resistance Is Prepared for a Long War. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance, as well as West Asia's Axis of Resistance, are prepared for a long war because "this is an open confrontation against the Zionist settler regime," Palestinian author and activist Khaled Barakat said in an interview with Orinoco Tribune. "We have no other option except to continue with the resistance and to defeat Israel because the other option that Israel is offering us is to surrender, to become slaves for the Zionist regime, to become puppets for the imperialist forces, to just give up on our hopes and dreams. That we should just sit back and watch them plunder our resources and ste…
(2024-10-08). Palestine: a year of aggression and the largest genocide in modern history. peoplesdispatch.org October 7, 2024, marks one year since the onset of the aggression against Gaza and subsequently against all Palestinian territory. A year has gone by since one of the most heinous acts of genocide began; since the curtain was drawn on the complicity of the international community and Western institutions, against a people who, according to international law, are defending their right to exist. A year has passed since the attempt to uproot a people from their land, filled with lies and rhetoric aimed at portraying the Zionist occupation as the victim. | Over the past year, the world has witnessed the brutality of…
(2024-10-08). Israel rushes to hide damages by Iran missile attack. ummid.com The far right Zionist regime of Israel has imposed strict restrictions and censorship on media to hide the actual damages done in the Iranian missile attack Tuesday October 01, 2024.
(2024-10-08). BBC Panorama whitewashed what Zionist father REALLY said about his hostage daughter. thecanary.co 
On the year anniversary of 7 October, BBC put out a Panorama episode to mark it, talking to four families in Israel and Gaza. One of these was Israeli Thomas Hand, whose daughter Hamas held captive for fifty days in Gaza. However, the BBC conveniently omitted something notable about Hand. Specifically, the Zionist resident from Kibbutz Be'eri …
(2024-10-08). 'Israel is in its last days': A survivor of Israeli torture speaks out. therealnews.com 
After a year of Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza, and after more than 75 years of Israeli occupation, Palestinians like Ashira Prem Rachana Darwish still believe in the hope of a free Palestine. In its murderous rush to flatten Gaza and embroil the Middle East in a large-scale war, "Zionism is breathing its last breath," Darwish says. …
(2024-10-08). US, Europe Backing Savage Israeli Regime: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian hammered the US and the European governments for supporting the savage Zionist regime, which he said feels no compunction about massacring people.
(2024-10-08). An Overview of Christian Zionism in America Since the Arrival of The Puritans. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] said: ŸàŸéÿ•Ÿêÿ∞Ÿéÿß ŸÇŸèŸÑ€°ÿ™ŸèŸÖ€° ŸÅŸéŸ±ÿπ€°ÿØŸêŸÑŸèŸàÿßŸí ŸàŸéŸÑŸéŸà€° ⁄™Ÿéÿߟܟé ÿ∞Ÿ&eac…
(2024-10-08). Iran Quds Force's Qaani 'in good health' following death claims. newarab.com 
The commander of Iraj Masjedi said Qaani, who heads the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) expeditionary force was safe and no further statement on the issue is needed. | It follows comments made by two senior Iranian security officials on Sunday that Qaani had not been heard from since a huge wave of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut late last week, which is…
(2024-10-08). US calls for Israel to spare Beirut airport amid Lebanon attacks. newarab.com 
The United States warned Israel on Monday not to attack "We think it's very important that not only the airport be open, but that the roads to the airport be open, so that American citizens who want to leave can get out, but also citizens of other countries," State Depa…
(2024-10-08). Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). 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.
(2024-10-08). IDF soldier killed in combat in northern Gaza: Reports of Israeli strikes in Beirut. haaretz.com Hezbollah fires missiles from Lebanon at central Israel after IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut ‚ñ IDF renews strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh, according to Lebanese report ‚ñ Israeli army says 190 launches from Lebanon detected in past day ‚ñ Kamala Harris vows to 'never forget October 7' during memorial ceremony ‚ñ Trump, marking October 7, says 'November 5 may also be the most important day in the history of Israel'…
(2024-10-08). Over 100 Hezbollah rockets fired at Haifa, Israel's north; IDF conducts Beirut airstrikes. haaretz.com Barrage of 25 rockets fired at Tiberias in northern Israel ‚ñ Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza as army moves deeper into Jabalya ‚ñ Iranian FM to visit Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region ‚ñ IDF expands ground offensive in southwest Lebanon…
(2024-10-08). Israel attacks Syrian capital. plenglish.com The attack was perpetrated in the municipality of Mezzeh, a densely populated area where several schools and markets are located. | Firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene amid reports of deaths and injuries. | Prensa Latina confirmed a fire in an apartment in a 14-story building, in addition to material damage to three floors and to cars parked at the site. | Israel has intensified its military actions against targets in Syrian territory, where the Ministry of Defense reported three deaths in the aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a building in the same neighborhood of Mezzeh on October 2. | On Sunda…
(2024-10-08). Amid Panic Over Iran Threat To USA's Arab Allies, Mid-East Leader's Urgent Letter To Biden | Israel. hindustantimes.com Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in a letter addressed to U.S. President and EU leaders, alerted over skyrocketing tensions in Middle East. Al-Sudani warned that expanding Israeli strikes could lead to even more wars in the region. Iraq's message came after Tehran issued a threat if Israel attacked Iranian oil fields. Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). SGP holds rally in Duisburg, Germany: Stop the war in the Middle East! Stop the genocide! wsws.org At the rally, two SGP members counterposed an international socialist perspective to the deafening war propaganda and genocidal war drive of the coalition government supported by all the parties in the German parliament.
(2024-10-08). Malta bans Israel-bound ship from entering waters over Gaza war. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists called on Valetta to bar the MV Katrin from docking in Maltese ports, saying doing so could contravene obligations under the Genocide Convention. | Israel has killed at least 41,900 people in its one-year war on Gaza, the vast majority civilians, leading to widespread accusations tha…
(2024-10-08). Video: Global protests call for end to Gaza war on one-year anniversary. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered in cities worldwide to call for an end to the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-10-08). Venezuela's Foreign Ministry Opens Humanitarian Aid Center for Victims of Genocide in Palestine & Lebanon. orinocotribune.com Venezuela has set up a collection center at the Foreign Ministry headquarters in Caracas to receive humanitarian aid. This center will help people affected by the genocidal campaign of the Israeli regime against Palestine and Lebanon in West Asia, stated Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yván Gil. | This Monday, October 7, through a public statement, Gil highlighted that those who wish to contribute supplies to help these besieged sister peoples can do so with mattresses, tents, blankets, warm clothing, non-perishable food items, baby formulas and diapers, serums, gauze, antibiotics, disinfectants, iodine, and tools t…
(2024-10-08). Reflections on genocide. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein "Death is not true when the work of life has been well accomplished." Jose Marti Hurt if you want to hurt that I await the blow calmly. But I, on the other hand, condemn you to the torment of living. Where can you run away that the punishment does not reach …
(2024-10-08). Exporting Israel's settler-colonial narrative by exploiting children. thealtworld.com As Palestinians marked a year since the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza on 7 October, Israel's settler-colonial society marked the occasion in selective oblivion. One example is a children's book published by Yediot Books titled The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for Children, which the Times of Israel
(2024-10-08). 'Silence is violence' – Pro-Gaza demonstrators in Rotterdam urge end to Israel genocide. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched across the streets of Rotterdam.
(2024-10-08). Oct. 7: Resistance ops. against Israeli regime on first anniv. of 'Op. Al-Aqsa Flood'. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Monday, the first anniversary of Op. Al-Aqsa Flood.
(2024-10-08). 'The Blessing' for genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). Day 368: Dozens Of Casualties As Israel Continues Bombing Gaza. imemc.org 
Early Tuesday, Day 368 of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved, and besieged coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. Medical sources said the army fired a missile at a home in Block 3 of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, in central Gaza, …
(2024-10-08). Democrats Must Confront An Inconvenient Genocide. progressivehub.net WAJAHAT ALI | THE PROGRESSIVE…
(2024-10-08). Open letter from Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis to the judges of the International Criminal Court. pressenza.com On October 7, Brian Eno and Yanis Varoufakis appealed to the International Criminal Court to do its duty. To uphold international law by prosecuting self-evident war crimes in Israel-Palestine, lest genocide becomes normalised across the world. | Dear judges of the International Criminal Court, | When we heard in January that the Court on which you sit had decided to hear the case concerning the situation in Israel-Palestine, we were encouraged. Humanity needs an International Criminal Court that upholds the rule of law and is prepared to investigate the most serious allegations of violations of international law…
(2024-10-08). One year of genocide in Gaza. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-10-08). Reflections on genocide. unitedworldint.com The Arab and Muslim world must take the initiative. By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein "Death is not true when the work of life has been well accomplished." Jose Marti Hurt if you want to hurt that I await the blow calmly. But I, on the other hand, condemn you to the torment of living. Where can …
(2024-10-08). US 'not actively looking to reach Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The US is not actively seeking a ceasefire deal between A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN that although talks will take place with Israelis and Lebanese to de-escalate the situation in Lebanon, Israel had "to get beyond some things" before the prospect of ceasefire can be discussed. | It comes amid a massive build-up of Israeli troops on the southern Lebanon border and an intensive air campaign w…
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah MP hints ready for Lebanon deal without Gaza truce. newarab.com 
A Hezbollah MP has hinted his party is ready for a ceasefire deal with Israel, weeks after an Hezbollah has fired scores of rockets into Israel since 8 October 2023 in solidarity with the people of Gaza, saying it would only cease its strikes if the war on the Palestinian enclave is ended. | With much of Hezbollah's leadership taken out and hundreds of Lebanese civilians killed in an intensification of Israel's air…
(2024-10-08). Lebanese opposition MPs call for immediate ceasefire with Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanon's A group of 12 MPs, including In a statement read by MP Mi…
(2024-10-08). Call for Ceasefire: Hungary's Stand on Ukraine-Russia Conflict. devdiscourse.com At a news conference in Strasbourg, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that Ukraine cannot achieve victory over Russia through military means alone. He urged for communication and a ceasefire as imperative strategies to preserve lives in the ongoing conflict.
(2024-10-08). US Says It Doesn't Want a Ceasefire in Lebanon, Supports Israeli Offensive. news.antiwar.com The State Department said Tuesday that it doesn't want to see a ceasefire in Lebanon and supports the heavy Israeli bombardment of the country to "degrade Hezbollah." State Department spokesman Matt Miller was asked about comments from Hezbollah Deputy Sheikh Naim Qassem, who said the group supports efforts by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to …
(2024-10-08). More Israeli troops deployed in Lebanon as Hezbollah strikes soldiers in Labbouneh. middleeasteye.net 
More Israeli troops deployed in Lebanon as Hezbollah strikes soldiers in Labbouneh | Lebanese movement's deputy leader Naim Qassem delivers speech calling Israel's invasion a failure but suggesting they are open to a ceasefire | | A cloud of smoke erupts following an Israeli air strike on the vill…
(2024-10-08). Arrests in New York As Pro-Palestinian Protesters Mark October 7 Anniversary. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Several people were arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in New York as thousands marched through Manhattan, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah's Leadership Crisis: Is a Ceasefire on the Horizon? devdiscourse.com Hezbollah has signaled openness to a ceasefire with Israel, following increased Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon which have targeted key figures within the Iran-backed group.
(2024-10-08). Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-08). Lebanese families abandon their migrant workers amid Israel war. newarab.com 
Amid the ongoing war in Lebanon driven by Israeli aggression, migrant and domestic workers — already marginalised by the oppressive Kafala system and racism — are now facing even greater peril. Thousands have reportedly been abandoned by the families they served, who themselves have fled the war-torn areas but left their hired workers behind. | Many are now struggling to find transportation to escape the conflict zones and do not have access to their personal belongings, including passports and vital documents, or even a phone to connect with others from their communities. | For local activists, ab…
(2024-10-08). Malawi activists call for end to pro-Israel stance amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Malawi have called on the government to reassess its position on the Gaza conflict, criticising its diplomatic and economic ties with Israel as a contradiction to the nation's core values of peace and respect for humanity. | Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement (MPSM), a leading pro-Palestine organisation in the country, issued a statement on Monday to demand the government to withdraw its support, amid intensifying calls globally to hold Israel accountable for its offensive on Gaza, as well as (2024-10-08). Qatar launches aid airlift to Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment. newarab.com 
Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation, announced the initiative in a joint press conference with Firas al-Abiad, Lebanon's Minister of Health, and Nasser Yassin, coordinator of Lebanon's National Disaster and Crisis Response. | Ten C-17 planes will be dispatc…
(2024-10-08). In Egypt, an outpouring of solidarity with Lebanon. newarab.com 
Over the past few days, since Israeli aggressions on Lebanon started, Egyptian artists used various media to express this solidarity and denounce Israeli actions in a country they consider another home. | Famou…
(2024-10-08). Israel sends third army division to Lebanon as soldiers killed. newarab.com 
The Israeli military announced Monday the death of two of its soldiers in border clashes with Reserve Maj. Itai Azoulai was killed and two other soldiers from the Egoz Battalion sustained serious injuries after being hit by a mortar shell, an Israeli army statement said. | Later on Monday, a second soldier was pronounced dead. | Hezbollah has for days repelled Israeli forces at the border by using machine guns, anti-tank missiles and mort…
(2024-10-08). Israeli strike kills 10 firefighters in south Lebanon: official. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday an Israeli strike in "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. | The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. | The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers
(2024-10-08). ICRC Emergency Response in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Israeli Strikes Kill 36 in Lebanon as Netanyahu Threatens To Turn the Country Into Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least 36 people and wounding 150, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to destroy the country like he has Gaza. In a video he posted on social media, Netanyahu said he was addressing the people of Lebanon and told them to "save" the country …
(2024-10-08). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah hammers multiple Israeli targets with rocket barrage. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it has hit multiple targets in Israel with a rocket barrage.
(2024-10-08). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). China to provide emergency medical supplies to Lebanon. ecns.cn At the request of the Lebanese government, China will provide emergency medical supplies to Lebanon, the China International Development Cooperation Agency said on Tuesday.
(2024-10-08). Peace still elusive as fears grow of another catastrophe. ecns.cn Negotiations have so far failed to produce peace one year after the conflict in the Gaza Strip broke out. Meanwhile, concerns have also been raised about Lebanon's future and whether the country could become another Gaza.
(2024-10-08). 'They cannot defeat us': Lebanon stands defiant against Israel's assault. therealnews.com 
Israel announced its decision to invade Lebanon on September 30—and so far, it does not seem to be going well. Israeli media has been largely silent on the state of ground operations, but Hezbollah has claimed a number of significant victories that suggest Israel has been unable to find its footing. Despite the assassination of …
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah vows more rocket fire, Israel steps up strikes amid escalating conflict. scmp.com Hezbollah's acting leader vowed to continue rocket attacks on Israel, claiming it has replaced all its top commanders and remains capable of fighting.
(2024-10-08). Araqchi to Visit Riyadh for Talks on Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he will visit Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to halt the Israeli regime's atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah Says It Won't Yield as Israeli Forces Push Further Into Lebanon. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Israel at war, day 368: Hezbollah says it backs cease-fire in Lebanon. haaretz.com IDF says fourth division has joined ground offensive in Lebanon ‚ñ U.S. is reportedly not pursuing efforts for cease-fire along Israel-Lebanon border at this moment ‚ñ CIA chief Bill Burns: Israel 'weighing very carefully' how to respond to Iran's ballistic missile attack last week ‚ñ WHO official warns of 'higher risk of disease outbreaks' in Lebanon ‚ñ what you need to know 368 days into the war…
(2024-10-08). IDF discovers Hezbollah tunnel from Lebanon crossing into Israel. haaretz.com The announcement follows recent Israeli army statements over the past two weeks, asserting that no cross-border tunnels existed since the start of the ground operation in Lebanon…
(2024-10-08). Netanyahu says Israel killed Nasrallah's successors, urges Lebanon to break from Hezbollah. haaretz.com Earlier on Tuesday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallants said that ;Hezbollah is now a headless organization — Nasrallah has been killed, and it appears his successor has also been eliminated'…
(2024-10-08). Israeli army expands ground offensive to southwest Lebanon, bolsters its forces. haaretz.com For now, the IDF's ground incursion in Lebanon is not deepening into the country but is instead focused on additional villages near the border fence where the Israeli army has not yet operated…
(2024-10-08). After Lebanon, More IDF Deaths In Gaza As Army Chief Rushes To US Military: Israel Stares At Defeat. hindustantimes.com Israeli defence forces announced the death of its soldier during fighting in north Gaza on the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Monday. The Israeli military said Staff Sgt. Noam Israel Abdu of the Bislamach Brigade's 17th Battalion was killed while fighting Hamas militants. Another soldier was seriously wounded in the same incident in which Abdu was killed, bringing the death toll in the ground operation in Gaza to 350. Watch…
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah Scares US Military, Big Attack On IDF Base Amid CentCom Chief's Israel Visit | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah fired non-stop rockets to target Israeli military bases in north and central Israel on the first anniversary of October 7 on Monday. The Lebanese armed group fired volleys of rockets and missiles at Israeli troops in Shlomi, Hanita, and Marj in northern Israel. The attack came shortly after Hezbollah claimed a missile attack on Israel's Glilot base near the central city of Tel Aviv, which is home to the intelligence unit 8200. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-08). Iron Dome Vs Hezbollah Rockets: Israelis In Panic Amid Hezbollah's Largest Attack On Haifa | IDF. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah on Oct 8 fired around 85 rockets at Haifa amid a raging war in Gaza. It is reportedly the heaviest barrage on the city since the start of the Gaza war. IDF said some 85 rockets were launched from Lebanon at Haifa. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-08). Movement Media Are Fighting for Palestinian Liberation and Against Censorship. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-08). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-08). Rights group: 108 Palestinian journalists detained by Israel in Gaza war. presstv.ir A Palestinian prisoners' rights group says Israeli forces have detained a total of 108 journalists from Gaza and the West Bank since the Gaza war.
(2024-10-08). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians, Injure Many Others, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces shot two young men and injured dozens of citizens in the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the southern West Bank. Media sources said that on Monday evening, occupation forces invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, sparking protests from local Palestinian youths. Sources added that the soldiers opened …
(2024-10-08). West Bank's Palestinians fear Israeli army and settlers will stop them from harvesting olives again this year. haaretz.com The current olive harvest season is especially important for the Palestinians given the economic hardship caused by the war. Settlers have already used violence against harvesters, and many fear that the army won't provide adequate protection and will prevent them from accessing their lands…
(2024-10-08). How did Egypt's and Israel's economies do in a year of Houthi attacks? aljazeera.com Traffic through Suez Canal has slowed, driving the cost of goods up, and impacting the two countries' economies.
(2024-10-08). Russia denies freed 'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout is now dealing arms in Yemen. scmp.com Wall Street Journal reported that Bout, released from US in a 2022 prisoner exchange, appears to have brokered sale of small arms to Houthis.
(2024-10-08). Raw Deals: The Continued Shafting of the Chagossians. counterpunch.org 
It was a spectacular example of a non-event, alloyed by pure symbolism and cynicism. Here was a British government offering — how generous of them — to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, whose residents had been brutally displaced between 1965 to 1973, to Mauritius. In an October 3 joint statement between London and Port Louis, all but
(2024-10-08). Protest AIPAC Campaign Candidate Nellie Pou Locating HQ in "Little Palestine" (Paterson, NJ) — Grand Opening Oct 12, 12 pm. fightbackbetter.com PROTEST NELLIE POU AIPAC CAMPAIGN HQ IN PATERSONSATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 12 PM446 Main Street, Paterson NJ In a quick hand…
(2024-10-08). Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff: Middle East Exploding, Ukraine Crumbling, US to Take Action? scheerpost.com 
By Dialogue Works Transcript NIMA: So nice to have you back, Richard and Michael. And let me just manage this. And let's get started with the main question here that would be: Why is the United States not interested in putting an end to the conflict in the Middle East and in Ukraine? Which we know …
(2024-10-08). Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff: Middle East Exploding, Ukraine Crumbling, US Take Action? scheerpost.com By Dialogue Works Transcript NIMA: So nice to have you back, Richard and Michael. And let me just manage this. And let's get started with the main question here that would be: Why is the United States not interested in putting an end to the conflict in the Middle East and in Ukraine? Which we know …
(2024-10-08). Raw deals: The continued shafting of the Chagossians. mronline.org 
It was a spectacular example of a non-event, alloyed by pure symbolism and cynicism. Here was a British government offering—how generous of them—to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, whose residents had been brutally displaced between 1965 to 1973, to Mauritius.
(2024-10-08). Protesters assaulted as illegal Palestinian land sales continue in New York and New Jersey. mronline.org 
PAL-Awda NY/NJ called protests against the illegal sales of Palestinian land held on Sept. 15 and 16 in Cedarhurst, New York, and South Hackensack, New Jersey. The following is their statement on the Cedarhurst action.
(2024-10-08). The Genesis of Cultural-Historical Theory in Vygotsky's manuscripts of 1926. mronline.org 
The present article aims to analyze a restricted set of notes made by Vygotsky, between 1925 and 1926.
(2024-10-08). FTC orders Mastercard to answer questions about its data collection & monetization practices. mronline.org 
Credit card data is extremely valuable for companies aiming to predict how people will spend money in the future. Knowing how much people spend, where and on what day says a lot about consumers' financial situations.
(2024-10-08). Blinken approved policy to bomb aid trucks, Israeli Cabinet members suggest. mronline.org 
From the very beginning of Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had his hands on the steering wheel.
(2024-10-08). Bangladesh recalls its envoy in India. ummid.com In a major diplomatic reshuffle, the interim government in Bangladesh has recalled its ambassador in India.
(2024-10-08). Application opens for 11th Edition of Study UK Alumni Awards. ummid.com The British Council has invited applications for the 11th Edition of the Study UK Alumni Awards programme.
(2024-10-08). GIGABYTE Unpacks Motherboards for AMD Ryzen 9000 Processors. ummid.com Leading computer brand, GIGABYTE, Tuesday launched X870E and X870 series motherboards, specifically manufactured for AMD Socket AM5 platform.
(2024-10-08). Manipur, Attacks on Churches and Mosques – USCIRF Flags Religious Freedom in India. ummid.com In yet another embarrassing moment for the Narendra Modi government, the United States has once again flagged worsening religious freedom and condition of minorities in India under the BJP rule.
(2024-10-08). Modi Govt streamlines Halal Certification to boost meat export. ummid.com In a move to boost meat exports from India, the Narendra Modi Government in New Delhi Tuesday October 01, 2024 streamlined Halal Certification Process for meat and meat products.
(2024-10-08). Earth to have two 'Moons' till Nov 25. ummid.com Since Sunday September 29, 2024, our Earth has two Moons — one our own permanent neighbour and the other a temporary "Mini Moon" that will orbit our planet alongside the Moon for the next two months.
(2024-10-08). IIT Delhi to research on Aviation Textiles for IAF. ummid.com Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Headquarters Maintenance (HQ) Command, Indian Air Force Nagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing innovative technologies for aviation textiles.
(2024-10-08). RSS, Kangana Ranaut and Neo-Hindutva Feminism. ummid.com An RSS supporter and promoter of the idea of Hindu Rashtra, Kangana Ranaut is a new nationalist and a new cultural phenomenon.
(2024-10-08). Samsung starts mass production of PM9E1 SSD. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Friday October 04, 2024 announced its has started mass production of PM9E1, a PCle 5.0 SSD with the industry's highest performance and largest capacity.
(2024-10-08). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-08). CPI(M)-RSS Nexus in Kerala. ummid.com The close CPI(M)-RSS nexus or the former being used as political rule by the latter is fully in consonance with the present ideological-political degeneration of CPM in Kerala under the leadership of Pinarayi.
(2024-10-08). Elon Musk 'publicly' endorses Donald Trump. ummid.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X (originally launched as Twitter) has publicly endorsed former President and Republican Party candidate for the 2024 US Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-10-08). Lessons from Drug Cartels for Arab Rulers Dealing Israel. ummid.com The drug dealers who operate in an illegal field have taken a stance that shows real action can be more effective than any diplomatic statements at Arab summits.
(2024-10-08). America: A Victim of Israeli Expansionism. ummid.com Israel's influence over U.S. politics has placed America in a paradoxical position, making it both complicit in and a victim of Israeli expansionism.
(2024-10-08). Crackdown or Udta Malegaon: Onus on the Malegaonians to choose one. ummid.com The drug menace in Malegaon till last year was reportedly limited to a small section of powerloom sector. But now, it has allegedly penetrated deeper among the labour class simultaneously knocking the doors of schools and colleges.
(2024-10-08). FOMO vs. FOBO: In House Hunt, One Helps While The Other Hurts. ummid.com Within this complexity, the psychological phenomena of FOMO – the Fear of Missing Out and FOBO – the Fear of Better Options – play big roles in homebuyer decisions…
(2024-10-08). Hajj 2025 waiting list released, check now. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has released the Hajj 2025 Waiting List on its official website 'hajcommittee.gov.in' for confirmation after the Advance Hajj Amount due date.
(2024-10-08). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Election 2024 Results Tuesday. ummid.com The state election commissions in Jammu Kashmir and Haryana have made all preparations for counting of votes and declaration of results of the 2024 assembly elections in the two states Tuesday October 08, 2024.
(2024-10-08). microRNA discovery earns 2024 Nobel for U.S. scientists. ummid.com The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet Monday conferred the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to U.S. scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
(2024-10-08). UAE BioTech Symposium revokes ban on Israel. ummid.com Decks are cleared for the Israeli BioTech companies to attend the UAE BioTech Symposium 2024 to be held in November.
(2024-10-08). Haryana Election Result 2024 Live Updates. ummid.com The ruling BJP and Congress alliances are in a neck and neck battle to win in farmers' dominated Haryana state where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly elections is underway…
(2024-10-08). Jammu Kashmir Election Result 2024 Live Updates. ummid.com Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and Congress alliance is on course to big win in the border UT where counting of votes for the 2024 assembly elections is underway.
(2024-10-08). Tunisia's Saied wins re-election, entrenching his power in Arab spring's birthplace. scmp.com Kai's Saied won Sunday's vote by a landslide — but low turnout reflected widespread discontent in the cradle of the Arab spring pro-democracy uprisings.
(2024-10-08). Democrats Are the New Gestapo. thealtworld.com
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Milton Is So Unusual That It Does Not Seem Natural. thealtworld.com I am not a meteorologist. I am merely reporting facts as reported by meteorologists, such as: | I have lived on Florida's Gulf Coast for a quarter century. I have experienced a number of hurricanes but not the high categories of recent years. Normally a hurricane originates in the Atlantic or Caribbean, crosses Cuba into the Gulf and then hits anywhere from Texas to Florida. | Milton originated as a minor disturbance in the Pacific, was lifted over Mexico and appeared as a hurricane in the Gulf itself between Mexico and Texas. It is unusual—perhaps unprecedented—for a hurricane to originate in the…
(2024-10-08). A National Movement To Organize Amazon Takes Off. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-08). Support for Israel Has Cost US Taxpayers At Least $22.76 Billion in One Year. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-08). Automation is Called "Productivity Growth" counterpunch.org 
It is more than a bit bizarre reading pieces that talk about automation or job-killing AI as something new and alien. These are forms of productivity growth. They allow more goods and services to be produced for each hour of human labor. Productivity growth is usually thought of as a good thing. It's the reason
(2024-10-08). Democracy Now! 2024-10-08 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 08, 2024; "The Message": Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Power of Writing & Visiting Senegal, South Carolina, Palestine; Ta-Nehisi Coates: I Was Told Palestine Was Complicated. Visiting Revealed a Simple, Brutal Truth | Headlines for October 08, 2024; "The Message": Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Power of Writing & Visiting Senegal, South Carolina, Palestine; Ta-Nehisi Coates: I Was Told Palestine Was Complicated. Visiting Revealed a Simple, Brutal Truth…
(2024-10-08). A wave of desertions in Ukraine. wsws.org This report on the growing wave of desertions in Ukraine was submitted to the WSWS from journalists of Assembly.org.ua.
(2024-10-08). German VW Action Committee discuses how to prevent plant closures. wsws.org The second meeting of the German VW Action Committee discussed and answered fundamental questions raised by workers. Questions ranged from the assessment of the current crisis at VW and in the entire automotive industry to the implementation of practical solidarity and the need to independently organize the VW workforce in all plants and countries.
(2024-10-08). Berlin's Little Grosz Museum (Das kleine Grosz Museum) set to close. wsws.org The closure of the Little Grosz museum in Berlin is a great loss. In the current political situation, marked by wars and crises, the artistic legacy of the painter, graphic artist and caricaturist Grosz is of burning relevance.
(2024-10-08). Mass layoffs hit Stellantis workers at Detroit auto plant: "We have a right to our jobs" wsws.org Monday was the last day of work for more than 2,400 workers at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, part of a growing jobs massacre throughout the global auto industry.
(2024-10-08). Billionaire Musk declares allegiance to Trump and "dark MAGA" at Butler, Pennsylvania rally. wsws.org Dark MAGA aesthetics and memes have been embraced by QAnon and neo-Nazi elements within the Trump movement, who are calling on Trump to enact vengeance on his political enemies with violence.
(2024-10-08). Australia: NSW nurses' union shuts down strikes against Labor government cuts. wsws.org The intention of the Nurses and Midwives' Association leadership is that nurses and midwives will play no further role in this dispute, which will be decided in backroom talks with the government.
(2024-10-08). UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting rolls out Labour's first attacks on NHS. wsws.org Leading figures in the opposition Tory party have now come forward to profess their own admiration for the Labour health secretary's work.
(2024-10-08). Scotland's pseudo-left groups cover for "just transition" fraud at Grangemouth refinery threatened with closure. wsws.org The Scottish pseudo-left aim to tie workers at Grangemouth to the "just transition" or "workers' transition" fraud proposed by the Unite trade union at the closure-threatened oil refinery.
(2024-10-08). As CUPE works to block all-out strike at Port of Montreal, Quebec City dockworkers' lockout enters third year. wsws.org CUPE's determination to isolate Montreal dockworkers from their class brothers and sisters until they can concoct a rotten deal with management is underscored by the fate of dockworkers in Quebec City, who have been locked out for over two years.
(2024-10-08). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Health support workers are fighting poverty pay that forces many to rely on food banks to survive.
(2024-10-08). The role of Iran's oil and gas in US war plans against China. wsws.org Given the enduring supremacy of oil and gas, countries holding large, cheap reserves of the commodity remain essential to geopolitical calculations.
(2024-10-08). Co-editor of conservative German daily denounces opponents of war as "antisemites" wsws.org The more men, women and children are killed and maimed by Israeli bombs, the more hysterical the voices become that denounce any criticism of this as "antisemitism."
(2024-10-08). Trump preparations to overturn presidential election far exceed 2020. wsws.org Republican groups are flooding the courts with suits designed to sow chaos, confusion and delay in the event of a Harris victory, while Trump and his fellow fascists in the GOP incite para-military violence on the basis of anti-immigrant agitation along the lines of their hysterical campaign against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
(2024-10-08). White Mesa Indigenous Community and Supporters Rally Against Uranium Mill. unicornriot.ninja 
Salt Lake City, UT — On Friday, October 4, members of the White Mesa Ute community and supporters rallied at the Utah State Capitol against uranium transport and processing on Indigenous lands. White Mesa Concerned Community and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe co-organized the rally demanding the closure and clean up of the White Mesa …
(2024-10-08). White Mesa Indigenous Community and Supporters Rally Against Uranium Mill. unicornriot.ninja
(2024-10-08). Will the army's push for Khartoum turn the tide of Sudan's war. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). A year of Israel's relentless war on Palestinian journalists>. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). How are Palestinian Gen Zs exposing Israeli war crimes online. newarab.com 
Two prominent Palestinian Gen Z creators in the diaspora, Hamzah Saadah For the first time, this new phenomenon allows the world to hear directly from Israeli youth and the mouths of IDF soldiers. | These interactions are then shared online, revealing deeply unsettling exchanges for the world to witness, as t…
(2024-10-08). How student activism is reshaping the 2024 US elections. newarab.com 
As the Despite the sanctions and persecution that have changed the lives of many of them, accepting the status quo does not seem to be a likely plan for the student movement — they are at the forefront of efforts calling for divestment from companies complicit in human rights abuses in Gaza. |
(2024-10-08). Recent MENA climate disasters reveal the region's research gaps. newarab.com 
The first anniversary of the The U…
(2024-10-08). Another Hind Rajab: Trapped Gaza girl rescued after help plea. newarab.com 
A Palestinian girl trapped under the rubble after an Israeli strike hit her building in the The girl managed to phone her teacher for help, explaining what happene…
(2024-10-08). Azmi Bishara: Israel using 7 October to force new regional order. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). Egypt detains peaceful protesters during Gaza war anniversary. newarab.com 
The Egyptian authorities have reportedly stepped up the crackdown on peaceful protests, arresting several protesters as they expressed solidarity with the Palestinian Gaza Strip and "About a dozen protesters, with no known political affiliation, gathered in the evening while waving the flags of Le…
(2024-10-08). Hamas and Fatah meet in Egypt for unity talks on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). Iran foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia, regional countries. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). Iran warns Israel not to attack its infrastructure. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). Israeli gas field expansion suspended amid regional conflict. newarab.com 
Chevron Mediterranean has suspended expansion of Israel's Leviathan gas field following The company, a subsidiary of
(2024-10-08). Saudi Arabia to divest from Super Mario game maker Nintendo. newarab.com 
The PIF reduced its stakehold in the Japanese video game giant to 7.54 percent from a previous 8.58 percent, according to a Japanese regulatory filing on Tuesday. | The move came a day after Japanese outlet Kyodo News carried comments made recen…
(2024-10-08). Saudi Arabia's PIF eyeing stake in streamer DAZN, sources say. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's If successful, such a deal could increase the fund's influence in
(2024-10-08). Saudi arrests Iraqi army officer over anti-Israel posts. newarab.com 
Saudi authorities have arrested Lieutenant Colonel Omar Nizar, an officer in The video, widely circ…
(2024-10-08). Sudan's warring sides target aid volunteers fighting famine. newarab.com 
Local volunteers who have helped to feed Sudan's most destitute during 17 months of Many volunteers have fled under threat of arrest or violence, and
(2024-10-08). Thousands rally worldwide on Gaza war anniversary. newarab.com 
Around the world, vigils, ceremonies, and protests marked the Since October 7, 2023, the conflict has resulted in widespread devastation in On the day of the attack, Hamas operatives reportedly killed around 1,200…
(2024-10-08). Trump says Gaza could be 'better than Monaco'. newarab.com 
Conservative media personality "It could be better than Monaco. It has…
(2024-10-08). UAE gets its first casino gambling license. newarab.com 
Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial The Las Vegas-based casino firm said it was developing a luxury resort at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. | The project, under construction, is a joint venture between affiliates of Wynn Resorts, Marjan and RAK Hospitality H…
(2024-10-08). Palestine is the lynchpin of regional liberation. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). What did one year of war in Gaza do to the Abraham Accords. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). A year of war in Gaza: Israel redesigns an endless occupation. newarab.com 
(2024-10-08). Hamas marks one year anniversary of 7 October attack. newarab.com 
It said that the attack was a "natural response" to Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories including "seizing control of land and holy places, trying to take control of The statement added that th…
(2024-10-08). Hamas will rise 'like a phoenix' from the ashes, Meshaal says. newarab.com 
Hamas leader-in-exile One year after Israel's devastating war on Gaza, Meshaal framed the conflict with Israel as part of a broader narrative spanning 76 years, dating back to the Nakba or "catastrophe," when hundreds of…
(2024-10-08). How the world marked 7 October attack and start of war on Gaza. newarab.com 
People around the world heldvigils, ceremonies and protests to mark The Palestinian factions and Israeli counter-attack led to the deaths of some 1,200 people with about 250 hostages taken to Gaza during the 7 October attacks. | Nearly 42,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities, and most of the 2.3-m…
(2024-10-08). Israel marks 7 October anniversary under shadow of war on Gaza. newarab.com 
Israelis on Monday marked the Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel's south began around 6: 29 am (3: 29 am GMT), the hour when Hamas-led operatives launched rockets into Israel at the start of the 7 October attack last year. | They killed some 1,200 people and took about 250…
(2024-10-08). Israeli forces kill elderly Palestinian activist in brutal raid. newarab.com 
The 66-year-old, identified as Ziad Abu Hleil, was known for his peaceful protests, often captured in videos standing in the way of armed Israeli soldiers opening fire. | According to local news reports, after the storming, he was rushed to Dura Hospital, whe…
(2024-10-08). Journalist self-immolates outside White House to Gaza coverage. newarab.com 
A journalist set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday, after publishing a blog post where he expressed remorse over his role in shaping news stories that he felt made him complicit in Samuel Mena Jr reached out to a friend three hours before setting himself on fire, telling them to watch an Instagram stream, where the journalist read from a script where he expressed regret at his perceived role in contributing to Palestinian suffering. | He then set himself on fire with images c…
(2024-10-08). Palestinians and Jewish Israelis struggle for hope on 7 October. newarab.com 
As Israel and Gaza mark the first anniversary of the At least 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's
(2024-10-08). A picture of her grief gripped the world. A year on, Gaza woman haunted by memories>. newarab.com 
The Reuters photograph of Inas Abu Maamar, face buried in the shrouded body of her dead five-year-old niece Saly, was taken days after Israel began its military It has become one of the most vivid images of Palestinian suffering during Saly was killed with her mother, baby sister, grandparents, uncle, aunt and three cousins. Since then, Abu Maamar, 37, has also lost her sister, killed along with her four children in an airstrike i…
(2024-10-08). Rights groups slam failure to end Gaza war one year on. newarab.com 
International human rights groups have made a unified call for an immediate A year of Israel's indiscriminate bombardment has resulted in unprecedented levels of death and devastation in Gaza, where nearly 42,000 people have been killed and over 96,000 injured, although undocumented deaths mean the real death toll is likely much…
(2024-10-08). Tunisia: Saied re-elected president with 90.7% of the vote. newarab.com 
Three years after Saied made a sweeping power grab, rights groups fear his re-election will entrench his grip on the only democracy to emerge from the 2011 protests. | Saied, 66, won S…
(2024-10-08). US spent $17.9bn on military aid to Israel since last October 7. newarab.com 
An additional $4.86 billion has gone into stepped-up US military operations in the region since October 7…
(2024-10-08). 'War on Wombs': Gaza women reveal harrowing sexual violence. newarab.com 
The event was organised by the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) and gave the platform for Palestinian women to speak about their horrific experiences. | Evidence and data obtained by the organisation revealed that Palest…
(2024-10-08). 7 October: Can we pull hope from under Gaza's rubble a year on. newarab.com 
Sociologically speaking, the Palestinian led One year later,…
(2024-10-08). Gaza 1 year: An end to Israel's war won't bring peace. newarab.com 
Israel's wars on The cessation of armed conflict in Gaza often…
(2024-10-08). Here's What Putin Will Probably Discuss With Pezeshkian. thealtworld.com Their meeting will be important, but not in the way that some have convinced themselves it will be with regard to imagining that Russia will promise to support Iran if it enters into a full-scale hot war with Israel. | Putin plans to
(2024-10-08). Paterson v UK: Parliament and Human Rights in Strasbourg. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
The name 'Chris Pincher' has become synonymous with Boris Johnson's downfall, but it was the case of Owen Paterson that precipitated the unrest in the Conservative Party that ultimately led to the former Prime Minister's resignation. Owen Paterson stepped down as an MP in November 2021, following a report by the House of Commons Select Committee …
(2024-10-08). How football brings joy and helps heal Palestinian children in Qatar. aljazeera.com For the Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza, weekly football training brings smiles and unearths future stars.
(2024-10-08). The Gaza time bomb. aljazeera.com Israel's war on Gaza has killed tens of thousands, turned much of the occupied territory to dust — with no end in sight.
(2024-10-08). European police to reopen cold cases to identify 46 women's remains. aljazeera.com Campaign that began in 2023 in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands expanded to include France, Italy and Spain.
(2024-10-08). Global forest loss exceeds targets in 2023, report warns. aljazeera.com Rate of forest loss last year remained 45 percent above levels needed to halt deforestation by 2030.
(2024-10-08). Israeli military claims hit on Hezbollah HQ commander. aljazeera.com Suhail Hussein Husseini reportedly killed as Israel continues to target armed group's chain of command.
(2024-10-08). John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton win Nobel Prize in physics 2024. aljazeera.com Pair awarded 'for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks'.
(2024-10-08). Kenya's Parliament to vote on impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. aljazeera.com Gachagua says he'll fight allegations of corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred 'to the end'.
(2024-10-08). North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Seoul. aljazeera.com Defence minister says 'highly likely' North Korean soldiers were killed in recent attack by Ukrainian forces.
(2024-10-08). Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold. aljazeera.com The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.
(2024-10-08). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 956. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 956th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-08). Russian court jails US citizen for nearly seven years on 'mercenary' charge. aljazeera.com Stephen Hubbard, 72, was detained in eastern Ukraine in April 2022 and accused of fighting for Ukraine.
(2024-10-08). One year of Israel's war on Gaza — by the numbers. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera breaks down the death and destruction by Israeli forces in Gaza in the past year.
(2024-10-08). To honour Jimmy Carter's legacy, amplify his call for freedom in Palestine. aljazeera.com The former US president, who turned 100 this month, has long been working to secure a just peace in Palestine.
(2024-10-08). Explosions, fire and tear gas at anti-government protests in Albania. aljazeera.com There were explosions and fires in Albania's capital as police confronted anti-government protesters.
(2024-10-08). Repression concerns as Tunisia's president gets 90% election win. aljazeera.com Tunisia's president Kais Saied has won the presidential election by a landslide but with a historically low turnout.
(2024-10-08). Hermann Escarrá: We Will Not Recognize Whatever the International Court Says About the Essequibo (Interview). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan congressman Hermann Escarrá does not miss any detail of the century-old controversy over the Essequibo territory, the 159,500 square kilometers in eastern Venezuela that previously appeared on the official Venezuelan map with oblique lines and the inscription "zone under claim." | So as not to get lost in the details of this territorial claim made by Venezuela, which owns this piece of land, Escarrá has at hand a stack of documents that his assistant passes to him as he cites them during the interview conducted by àöltimas Noticias' Eligio Rojas. | "Find me the Argyle Declaration there… Have the…
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(2024-10-08). Russian forces reach another key frontline city, Ukraine says. scmp.com The advance of Moscow's forces in Ukraine has underlined Russia's vast superiority in men and materiel.
(2024-10-08). Power struggle in the Sahel and the future of ECOWAS. uwidata.com The director of the Sahara and Africa Center for Strategic Studies Dr. Abdel Fattah Al Fatihi has talked about the Sahel Confederation's projects, the accusations of supporting terrorism in Mali and the Sahel countries against Ukraine, Türkiye's role in the Sahel region, the relations between Senegal and the Sahel states in the near future and ECOWAS's future. …
(2024-10-08). Ukraine: As a new school year begins, safety lessons about the dangers of explosive ordnance remain vital. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Ukraine: As Winter Approaches, Communities Prepare. icrc.org In the third year since the escalation of the armed conflict, communities in Eastern Ukraine prepare for the coming winter.
(2024-10-08). Russia's New Big Victory In Ukraine – 1 More Donbas Town Captured After Vuhledar On Putin's Birthday. hindustantimes.com Russian Defence Ministry on Oct 7 claimed to capture another community in Donbas. Russian troops liberated the community of Grodovka in Donetsk. Earlier, Russia took control of the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar on Oct 2. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-08). Announcing the Global Voices Summit 2024: Join us in Kathmandu, Nepal on December 6-7! globalvoices.org 
(2024-10-08). Annual Review 2023: ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Armenia: Capturing the stories of waiting and yearning. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Azerbaijan: The inspiring journey of Sevda and her family rebuilding their lives. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Facts & Figures: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Gaza: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Israel: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Coordination Mechanism Continues Work to Search for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). 2024 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts. icrc.org Building a culture of compliance for IHL to protect humanity in today's and future conflicts…
(2024-10-08). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). ICRC Statement at the UN Summit of the Future. icrc.org Delivered by Mr. Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer, ICRC Delegation to the United Nations in New York.
(2024-10-08). Middle East: Protection of civilians urgently needed as violence escalates. icrc.org
(2024-10-08). Unemployment, insecurity and corruption still worry Panamanians. plenglish.com Panama City, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Having ruled for 100 days and gleaned over 78 percent of public approval, the José Raul Mulino Administration must still haggle with such scourges as unemployment, insecurity and corruption, a recent survey reflected.
(2024-10-08). ALBA-TCP expresses absolute solidarity with Palestinian people. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) ALBA-TCP on Tuesday voiced its deepest support for the brotherly people of Palestine, on the first anniversary of what it called the "inhumane and genocidal phase of savage aggression by the ruling elite in Israel".
(2024-10-08). Chilean authorities warn against fraud and other cybecrimes. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Chilean authorities warned on Tuesday against an increase in scams, extortion and other crimes committed with digital means, under the guise of easy credits or investments generating quick profits.
(2024-10-08). Prosecutor's Office to appeal sentences in Tear Gas case. plenglish.com La Paz, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The La Paz's departmental Prosecutor's Office will appeal the verdict by the Sixth Anti-Corruption and Violence against Women Sentencing Court regarding former ministers of the de facto Government (2019-2020), involved in the "Tear Gas-Brazil" case.
(2024-10-08). Putin to meet Armenian prime minister at BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Russian President, Vladimir Putin, informed on Tuesday that he is meeting with Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinian, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan in October.
(2024-10-08). Regional director of World Anti-Doping Agency visits Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Francisco León, kicked off Tuesday a working visit to Cuban sports facilities in this capital.
(2024-10-08). Russia denounces West's destabilizing moves in the Caucasus. plenglish.com Moscow, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) The West does not cease in its efforts to shake up the social and political order in the Russian region of the North Caucasus, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday.
(2024-10-08). Mexican president vows to work with whoever is elected in the US. plenglish.com Mexico, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Tuesday that her government will do a "good job" with the United States, regardless of who wins the presidential elections in November, Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump.
(2024-10-08). Cuba gleans 12 medals in Paraguay and is going for more. plenglish.com Asuncion, Oct 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban sports delegation has so far won 12 medals in the 4th Latin American Special Olympics Games in Paraguay, and keeps raising its stakes in search of more wins in the coming days.
(2024-10-08). Statement Against Fascist Disaster Tourism in Western North Carolina. itsgoingdown.org Report and statement from antifascists in Appalachia about neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups attempting to intervene in disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We've been seeing local and regional responses in WNC from regular people autonomously addressing each other's immediate needs in the face of ongoing crisis from the effects of Hurricane…
(2024-10-08). Civil Rights Groups: Extend Voter Registration Deadline as State Recovers from Hurricane Helene. commondreams.org The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Georgia, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the law firm Cooley LLP filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to extend the voter registration deadline, as Georgians deal with the impact of hurricane Helene. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of …
(2024-10-08). New Federal Lead Pipe Rule is Big Step Forward, Replacing Weak Trump Action. commondreams.org Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements to strengthen protections against lead in drinking water, replacing the regulations adopted by the Trump administration. The new rule will require full lead service line replacement in a decade for most communities, lower the action level from 15 ppb to 10 ppb, and …
(2024-10-08). MASTER PLAN, Ep 9: The Swing Vote That Changed America. levernews.com
(2024-10-08). MASTER PLAN, Ep 9: Going Big. levernews.com
(2024-10-08). Amid Hurricane Milton, Florida Republicans Aim To Block Climate Emergency Declaration. levernews.com
(2024-10-08). Israeli Forces Kill 56 More Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday that Israeli forces killed at least 56 Palestinians and wounded another 278 in the previous 24-hour period as Israel continues to launch strikes across the Strip. The ministry said the latest violence brings its recorded death toll since October 2023 to 41,965 and the number of wounded to 97,590. The …
(2024-10-08). Vice President Harris Says Iran Is the US's 'Greatest Adversary'. news.antiwar.com Vice President Kamala Harris has named Iran as the US's top "adversary," pointing to the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel, which came in response to multiple Israeli escalations. When asked in her 60 Minutes interview which country she believed was the US's "greatest adversary," Harris said, "I think there's an obvious one in mind, which …
(2024-10-08). Iran Proposes Formation of Scientific and Cultural Student Unions for Islamic Nations. tvbrics.com 
The main goal of fostering cooperation and academic excellence throughout the Islamic community…
(2024-10-08). Vietnam discovers new species of honeybee. tvbrics.com 
The finding was made in Vu Quang National Park, which is known for its biodiversity…
(2024-10-08). I Have Seen The Insides Of Too Many Dead Kids. thealtworld.com I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to have any patience for status quo politics or centrist incrementalism. | I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to care who the Americans elect in November. | I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to take seriously the idea that voting for Democrats is any kind of "harm reduction". | I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to ever forgive Israel and its western allies. | I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to ever view the mainstream western media with anything but pure disdain. | I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to tolera…
(2024-10-08). Are NATO Officers… smoothiex12.blogspot.com operationally and strategically aware? Only very few of them, majority of them are capable of some tactical assessments, they are incapable of grasping space-time picture of a conflict on a grand scale, especially such as SMO ⚪ they simply have no tool kit for that. This tool kit comes through STEM, only STEM is capable to provide tools required for modern warfare. You need math and physics driven abstracts to be able today to run modern war. It is not just the knowledge, which, of course, matters, of tactical procedures ⚪ it is a framework in which operational and strategic decisions are made. Jacques Baud sp…
(2024-10-08). You Can Only Dance Around… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-08). Seven Civilians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Damascus Apartment. news.antiwar.com The Syrian Defense Ministry has reported that Israel carried out an attack on an apartment building in the residential neighborhood of Mazzeh in the capital city of Damascus. At least seven civilians, including women and a child, were killed in the attack. They warn the death toll is preliminary and they are still looking for …
(2024-10-08). Proposed Northern Ireland Public Health Bill sets into law mandatory vaccines. expose-news.com The proposed Northern Ireland Public Health Bill is attempting to implement mandatory vaccinations. UK solicitor Anna de Buisseret has written to the UK representative to the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") ethics group, …
(2024-10-08). A eulogy to Dr. Jackie Stone; An extraordinary woman who saved millions. expose-news.com This is a tribute to the late Jackie Stone, a Zimbabwean doctor who tragically ended her life after she was stripped of her licence to practice medicine by the Zimbabwean medical board …
(2024-10-08). I Have Seen The Insides Of Too Many Dead Kids. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to have any patience for status quo politics or centrist incrementalism. I have seen the insides of too many dead kids to care who the Americans elect in November. I have seen the insides …
(2024-10-08). Dramatic aerial video shows massive fire at California's Trabuco Canyon. presstv.ir Aerial video shows a brush fire raging in Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuation warnings.
(2024-10-08). Protesters in Tel Aviv demand release of Gaza hostages. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives in Gaza staged a new protest in Tel Aviv, urging a deal with Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-10-08). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-10-08). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-08). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.
(2024-10-08). Yemen unleashes new ballistic missile against Tel Aviv on anniv. of Oct. 7 operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces target Tel Aviv with two ballistic missiles, including a new one, on the occasion of the first anniversary of Operation al-Aqsa Storm.
(2024-10-08). Middle East Shoah. counterpunch.org 
A Shoah is taking place in the Middle East and few people seem to notice, certainly not those responsible for the thousands of bombs rained over innocent civilians, mostly women, children, old people and those with disabilities. Those who ordered it and made it possible Sit comfortably in their plump offices oblivious to the suffering
(2024-10-08). Nixon's "War on Drugs" Was a Sham. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times recently revealed that while Pres. Richard Nixon publicly referred to marijuana as "public enemy No. 1" he really felt it was "not particularly dangerous." Kurtis Hanna, a Minnesota cannabis lobbyist and advocate for drug legalization, discovered revealing tape recordings while researching marijuana at the Nixon Library archive. According to one source, he was startled by
(2024-10-08). Glyphosate and Neonicotinoids are Poisoning Honeybees (and the World). counterpunch.org 
Prologue The twentieth century gave birth to honeybee neurotoxins — organophosphate, carbamate and neonicotinoid pesticides. It also gave birth to glyphosate, a weed killer that achieved global significance, being the biggest selling pesticide — ever. But where does this chemical come from? Rosemary Mason, a European physician, prolific science writer, and environmentalist, tracked down the
(2024-10-08). The Sniper Man: Quinn Buckner's Assault on Free Speech and Academic Freedom at Indiana University. counterpunch.org 
On Buckner's watch, the Bloomington campus made national headlines last spring with a viral photograph of a state police sniper atop the iconic Indiana Memorial Union building overlooking campus war protests. Three floors below the gunman's sights, in the historic Free Speech Zone known as Dunn Meadow, armed Indiana State Police with riot shields advanced on peaceful protesters, evicted them, tore down their encampment, and arrested fifty six.
(2024-10-08). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). The "gender equity" farce: a feminist reading of World Bank policies. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). The Latin American Left amid China, the United States, late progressivism and the far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). When Israel's accomplices accustom us to a monstrous, heartless and inhuman world! cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). PRC 75 today . cadtm.org
(2024-10-08). Supreme Court refuses to hear Biden's emergency abortion rule appeal, allowing Texas ban to stand. nationofchange.org This decision came on the first day of the Court's new term and has significant implications for the legal landscape of reproductive rights across the country.
(2024-10-08). Global river flows fell to record lows in 2023, WMO report says. nationofchange.org For the past five years in a row, river flows all over the globe have recorded below-normal conditions, the press release said.
(2024-10-08). Ocean temperatures 800 times more likely due to climate crisis fuel Hurricane Milton's explosive growth. nationofchange.org According to Climate Central, a research organization specializing in climate impacts, the record-breaking sea temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico provided the fuel that allowed Hurricane Milton to intensify at an unprecedented pace.
(2024-10-08). Prestige, power, and dear old alma mater. nationofchange.org Must higher education always genuflect before America's highest incomes?
(2024-10-08). Corps urged to promote Xinjiang. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng urged the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps on Monday to further boost social stability, strengthen border security, promote high-quality development and deepen opening-up in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2024-10-08). China strongly condemns terrorist act on Chinese convoy in Pakistan: Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn China was deeply shocked by an attack against the Chinese convoy of a coal-fired power plant and strongly condemned this terrorist act, remarked Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday.
(2024-10-08). Domestic demand expansion polices to focus on people's wellbeing, consumption: NDRC. ecns.cn An array of ongoing demand expansion polices would focus on benefiting the people and promoting consumption, said China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Tuesday.
(2024-10-08). Xinjiang becomes popular destination among foreign tourists during National Day holiday. ecns.cn Facilitated by visa-free policies and fast custom clearance, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region became a popular travel destination for foreign tourists during the National Day holiday, with custom clearance personnel and traffic volume reaching record highs.
(2024-10-08). China's National Day holiday witnesses over 2 billion passenger trips. ecns.cn Preliminary statistics from the Ministry of Transport show that during China's week-long National Day holiday, the total cross-regional passenger trips reached 2.008 billion, with a daily average increase of 4.1 percent compared to the same period last year.
(2024-10-08). 1,534 Hong Kong scholars named among World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists. ecns.cn A total of 1,534 scholars from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were named among the "World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists", with 13 of them ranking among the top 10 globally in their respective fields.
(2024-10-08). Renminbi on track for stability against USD. ecns.cn The renminbi is still on track for overall stability with two-way fluctuations against the US dollar in the months ahead, and with limited risks of one-sided and substantial appreciation, said a leading currency expert.
(2024-10-08). China to impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy imports. ecns.cn China will impose provisional anti-dumping measures on certain brandy imports from the European Union in the form of cash deposits, effective on Friday, said the Ministry of Commerce in an online notice on Tuesday.
(2024-10-08). China's top economic planner confident in achieving 2024 development goals. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday expressed full confidence in achieving the tasks and the goals set for economic and social development in 2024, supported with a raft of incremental pro-growth policies to shore up the country's economic growth.
(2024-10-08). China vows to expand budget investment to boost economic growth in 2025: NDRC. ecns.cn China plans to roll out more investment projects, including 100 billion yuan ($14.2 billion) from next year's central government budget and another 100 billion yuan to be used for key investment projects by the end of this year.
(2024-10-08). Terror attack on convoy in Karachi slammed. ecns.cn Beijing has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that killed two Chinese nationals in Karachi, a port city in Pakistan, urging Islamabad to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
(2024-10-08). UN urges release of hostages, cease-fire. ecns.cn A year after Hamas launched attacks on Israel, the United Nations on Monday reiterated calls for the release of all hostages and for an immediate cease-fire.
(2024-10-08). Nobel Prize awarded for discovery of microRNA. ecns.cn This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to the United States scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, judges at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, announced on Monday.
(2024-10-08). Holiday tourists head home. ecns.cn Several government departments have intensified efforts to ensure safe, efficient return journeys for hundreds of millions of travelers across the nation as China's weeklong National Day holiday wrapped up on Monday.
(2024-10-08). Wedding debacle sparks online debate on bride-price practice. ecns.cn Authorities in a rural part of Henan province successfully intervened in a highly publicized wedding debacle during the National Day holiday, in which the bride's relatives attempted to prevent her from leaving her home for the wedding due to disputes over the bride-price, turning the event into a farce.
(2024-10-08). 'Infrastructure', technologies aid recovery of Yellow River wetland. ecns.cn China has constructed thousands of square kilometers of "infrastructure" for the world's largest migratory bird passage in recent years, not only returning many fish ponds and industrial areas to wetlands.
(2024-10-08). Flow of visitors to Ailao sparks safety concerns. ecns.cn The Ailao Mountains in Yunnan province saw a surge in visitors during the National Day holiday from Tuesday to Monday, following a viral mineral-collecting adventure video posted by a vlogger.
(2024-10-08). Stunning scenery of rice paddies in Guangxi. ecns.cn Drone photo taken on Oct. 7, 2024 shows thestunning scenery of rice paddies with mountains at the background in Yangshuo of Guilin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2024-10-08). Altay – Hemu road put into trial operation in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The 209.45-kilometer-long road was built along many natural landscapes including mountains, forests, grasslands, lakes, rivers, wetlands, canyons, stone forests and ancient glacier remains.
(2024-10-08). Performance marks 70th anniversary of founding of XPCC. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
(2024-10-08). Passenger trips surge as National Day holiday concludes. ecns.cn The railway network was expected to mark a historic high on Monday, with ananticipated 19.86million passenger trips.
(2024-10-08). A-share market set to further buoy confidence. ecns.cn As explained by industry experts, a designated transaction is a step that an investor must take between opening a new stock account and commencing trading on the SSE.
(2024-10-08). Hong Kong, Macao aim to be global talent hubs. ecns.cn To achieve this objective, both regions should leverage their distinct advantages and policy incentives to attract and retain external talent, while strengthening mechanisms to nurture local talent, they said.
(2024-10-08). Zheng Qinwen fuels China's tennis boom, driving record ticket sales for 2024 China Open. ecns.cn The 2024 China Open tennis tournament, which just finished, set new records in ticket revenue and fan attendance, largely due to the historic victory of Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen, who clinched China's first-ever Olympic tennis singles gold medal at the Paris Olympic earlier this summer.
(2024-10-08). Chevron Wants To Greenwash Its New, Massive Drilling Project. progressivehub.net ARIELLE SAMUELSON | HEATED…
(2024-10-08). Did Antony Blinken Approve A Policy To Bomb Aid Trucks In Gaza? progressivehub.net YANIV COGAN | DROP SITE…
(2024-10-08). California Prop. 6 would give prisoners the right to refuse work without retaliation. liberationnews.org 
rop. 6, appearing on the ballot Nov. 5, would amend the California constitution's forced labor clause, giving prisoners the right to refuse work without retaliation by prison or jail officials.
(2024-10-08). From Bhopal to East Palestine: Corporate greed, sacrifice zones and the human cost of doing business. liberationnews.org 
Both disasters resulted from egregious corporate negligence.
(2024-10-08). AUNOHR announces new partnership with Pressenza. pressenza.com The Academic University for Nonviolence and Human Rights — AUNOHR and Pressenza have just signed a new partnership with very distinct objectives. The university also took part in the ceremony to launch the Arabic version of Pressenza, congratulating its team on this special initiative to spread the culture of non-violence among readers in the Arab world. | We have chosen to announce this agreement on October 2, the International Day of Non-Violence, designated by the United Nations in 2007, honouring the birth date of Mahatma Gandhi. Moreover, AUNOHR officially instituted October 2 as "The National Day for t…
(2024-10-08). Undercounting Deaths in Gaza While Claiming It's the Worst War Ever. pressenza.com We generally accept that if you do a census and only count the people who answer their doors you miss some people, and that you can calculate an estimate that reliably gets closer to reality than the list of people who answer their doors. Of course it will get closer, the more information you can gather. But those insisting that people who do not answer their doors be treated as not existing are widely understood, not as principled fact checkers, but as having ulterior reasons for desiring undercounts. | DIRECT AND IDENTIFIED | : | The fact is not really disputed that in every war there are people who die…
(2024-10-08). A Year Of Reckoning. pressenza.com The year since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, and Israel's retaliation have demonstrated once again that neither has learned anything from decades of horrific violence as they continue to miscalculate each other's intentions and resolve | By Dr. Alon Ben-Meir | Israeli-Palestinian relations have reached a new nadir in the year since Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, and Israel's retaliation. Never since Israel's establishment in 1948 has their relationship reached this level of bloodthirstiness in the quest to completely destroy the other. Both Israel and Hamas have miscalculated the other's intentions and res…
(2024-10-08). 'Dictatorship': Saied's landslide re-election results met with doubt by Tunisians. middleeasteye.net 
'Dictatorship': Saied's landslide re-election results met with doubt by Tunisians | Incumbent wins 90.7 percent of the vote in an election described as a foregone conclusion and marked by a record abstention rate | | Farouk Bouasker, president of the Tunisian electoral body, announces the…
(2024-10-08). Gaza: The story of disabled Palestinian woman burnt alive by an Israeli soldier. middleeasteye.net 
Gaza: The story of disabled Palestinian woman burnt alive by an Israeli soldier | A father recalls the moment when an Israeli trooper set tents in a Gaza school ablaze, killing his daughter inside one of them | | Blackened walls of a school housing internally displaced Palestinians in…
(2024-10-08). Egypt detains pro-Palestine protesters on 7 October anniversary, says rights group. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt detains pro-Palestine protesters on 7 October anniversary, says rights group | Student protests over Gaza war also banned by the American University in Cairo on Monday | | A man waves a Palestinian flag while marching past the headquarters of the Arab Democratic Nasserist Party along Talaat…
(2024-10-08). Israeli soldiers beat renowned Palestinian activist to death in Hebron. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-10-08). Osama bin Laden's artist son kicked out of France for praising father. middleeasteye.net 
Osama bin Laden's artist son kicked out of France for praising father | Omar bin Laden, who had been living and working as a painter in Normandy, expelled over comments on anniversary of father's death | | Omar bin Laden, the fourth-eldest son of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, poses durin…
(2024-10-08). UK: Peer who advised Blair says peace impossible with Netanyahu in power. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-10-08). Iran sent tankers back to key oil facility, in sign it believes an Israeli attack was averted. middleeasteye.net 
Iran sent tankers back to key oil facility, in sign it believes an Israeli attack was averted | US and Israeli officials have discussed conducting covert attacks on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Ayatollah Khamenei's assets | | Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) pictu…
(2024-10-08). Israel has destroyed Gaza's education system. The Canary speaks to teachers and students on the ground. thecanary.co 
Education is a fundamental human right, yet Israel's occupying forces have, in one year, damaged or destroyed over 90% of Gaza's schools and all its universities. Israel's scholasticide in Gaza This systemic and widespread destruction and the arrest, detention or killing of teachers, students and staff, has led UN experts to ask Israel's actions to …
(2024-10-08). EXPOSED: fossil fuel lobbyists courted Labour 16 TIMES in a YEAR to get £22bn Carbon Capture policy. thecanary.co Labour Party ministers have hobnobbed with members of the industry lobby group the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) on at least sixteen separate events or occasions over the past year. Now, after a year of lobbying prospective next Labour government ministers, its efforts appear to have paid off. In the midst of chancellor Rachel …
(2024-10-08). New figures on the two-child benefit cap should SHAME the Labour Party. thecanary.co Keir Starmer and the Labour Party government's decision to keep the Tories' two-child benefit cap has plunged 10,000 children into poverty since the election, analysis from the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) shows. That's 109 children every day since 5 July. The cap strips benefits such as child tax credits and Universal Credit from low …
(2024-10-08). Moscow arrests doctor for 'Satanism' and 'LGBTQ propaganda'. scmp.com FSB security service said it had arrested the medical chief in the central Ulyanovsk region, accusing him of 'devil worshipping'.
(2024-10-08). Colombia's Constitutional Court strikes down community development decree. colombiareports.com Colombia's constitutional court struck down key elements of a decree that put communities instead of private contractors in charge of infrastructure projects. The decision is a major blow to President…
(2024-10-08). Colombia's election authority charges Petro with campaign financing violations. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that "the coup d'état has begun" after the National Electoral Council (CNE) charged him with breaching campaign financings caps. According to the CNE, Petro…
(2024-10-08). Why a single company became "the greatest danger to Colombia's democracy" colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that a powerful company has become "the greatest danger to Colombia's democracy." The company, Thomas Greg & Sons (TGS), is currently trying to renew a…
(2024-10-08). 'Allah is sufficient for us': Worshipping in the ruins of Gaza's mosques. therealnews.com 
In March, Reuters reported that Israel had completely destroyed 223 mosques in Gaza, and partially destroyed 289 others, including the Great Mosque of Gaza, first built in the 7th century. The Real News reports from the north of Gaza, where the faithful continue to worship amid the rubble and Israel's ongoing slaughter. Producer: Belal Awad, …
(2024-10-08). Volunteer Spotlight / Coup de projecteur sur nos bénévoles: Wardougou Kelley Sakine. worldbeyondwar.org 
In English below | Chaque mois, nous partageons les histoires des volontaires et stagiaires de World BEYOND War à travers le monde. Vous souhaitez vous porter volontaire ou effectuer un stage auprès de World BEYOND War ? Envoyez un message à greta@worldbeyondwar.org. | Je m'appelle Wardougou Kelley Sakine, de nationalité Tchadienne et je poursuis actuellement mes études universitaires au Sénégal, particulièrement à l'Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis. | Lieu : : | Saint-Louis, Senegal | Comment vous êtes-vous impliqué dans l'activisme contre la guerre et dans World BEYOND War (WBW) ? : | La…
(2024-10-08). Hampstead Heath ponds where dogs swim contaminated with pesticides. imperial.ac.uk Most dog owners didn't know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.
(2024-10-08). Science Secretary announces new Regulation Innovation Office at White City. imperial.ac.uk The new Science Secretary Rt Hon Dr Peter Kyle MP met biotech innovators at Imperial's White City Deep Tech Campus yesterday.
(2024-10-08). UK-Singapore research partnership boosts digital and green shipping. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore have joined forces to accelerate the green and digital transition in the maritime industry.
(2024-10-08). Israel's Netanyahu remains confident of victory on anniversary of October 7 attack. scmp.com Israel holds memorials as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on with military objectives.
(2024-10-08). Ethiopian state media journalist detained at unknown location. bbc.com
(2024-10-08). Stay and 'you are going to die': Category 5 Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida. scmp.com With winds reaching 270km/h, officials are warning residents that staying home could be fatal.
(2024-10-08). Nobel Prize in physics, awarded to 2 scientists for discoveries that enabled AI. scmp.com John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were given the honour for pioneering work in artificial intelligence development.
(2024-10-08). 10 years after Flint water crisis, Biden sets deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes. scmp.com Biden mandated a 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, to make drinking water safer, addressing a critical public health issue.
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Milton downgraded to a Category 4 storm as it roars towards Florida. scmp.com With maximum sustained winds of 250km/h, Milton triggered evacuation orders and warnings of savage conditions on Florida's west coast.
(2024-10-08). 13 US states sue TikTok over alleged failure to protect young users. scmp.com Financial penalties sought in claims that popular short-video app puts engagement over public safety via addictive content to maximise ad revenue.
(2024-10-08). Hollywood needs to know there is more to Vietnam than war stories. scmp.com Vietnam hopes to bring the world's attention to its natural beauty and rich diversity instead of its war-torn recent history.
(2024-10-08). "The Lover" @40: A Roundtable. publicbooks.org What, almost 15 years after it was a set text on an undergraduate French literature syllabus, still drew me to "The Lover?" I put this question to a group of other writers.
(2024-10-08). Russia seeking to cause 'mayhem' in Britain and Europe, UK's MI5 spy chief says. scmp.com Director General Ken McCallum warned of a growing threat from Russia and Iran, as well as from al-Qaeda and Islamic State.
(2024-10-08). Al-Aqsa Storm Operation A Turning Point in History of Palestine: Iran's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran described the Al-Aqsa Storm operation that Hamas forces carried out against the Israeli regime in October 2023 as a turning point in the history of the Palestinian people.
(2024-10-08). Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack near Karachi Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack near the international airport in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.
(2024-10-08). Yemen Targets Tel Aviv with Ballistic Missiles on Al-Aqsa Storm Anniversary. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's armed forces launched two ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv, marking the first anniversary of Palestinian ressitance fighters' operation against Israeli occupied territories, according to a military spokesperson.
(2024-10-08). Hezbollah Leader Praises Hamas' Operation as Turning Point in West Asia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem hailed Hamas' al-Aqsa Storm operation as a significant event, marking the beginning of change in the West Asia region, with resistance forces playing a crucial role.
(2024-10-08). China should make its economy work for its youth. scmp.com As China's Gen Z opt for more experience-based consumer choices, policymakers must step in to help them support the traditional economy too.
(2024-10-08). Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Todd Novick "Officer Not Charged" urbancny.com 
New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Todd Novick, who died on December 24, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Rochester Police Department (RPD) in Rochester. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage, interviews with involved officers and witnesses, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officer's actions were justified under New York law. On the morning of Decem…
(2024-10-08). Onondaga County Department of Transportation Announces Another Infrastructure Upgrade. urbancny.com 
The Onondaga County Department of Transportation will conduct a replacement of the culvert on Caughdenoy Road over Youngs Creek in the Town of Clay. The project is located on Caughdenoy Road between Verplank Road and Mud Mill Road, approximately 1.5 miles north of NYS Route 31. Contract forces will be setting up a work zone beginning October 7, 2024. An offsite detour route will be utilized. Motorists are asked to follow the marked detour during the closure. "Click" on the following link for a downloadable map, Caughdenoy-Rd-Culvert-Project-WZTC-Detour-Plan.pdf As with any highway project, the Onondaga County Dep…
(2024-10-08). Mayor Walsh Announced Distribution of 42,500 New Recycling Carts. urbancny.com 
By the middle of October, all households citywide will have new covered recycling carts Recycling pick up switches to every other week beginning Oct. 13 The Recycling Partnership, with support from American Beverage Association, helped fund the program Syracuse, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse is taking the next step in its sanitation modernization program. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the Department of Public Works began delivering new recycling carts to 42,500 households across the city beginning Monday, October 7. The distribution of carts is planned to take about ten days. Residents should begin using…
(2024-10-08). WCNY to Host Live Debate for New York's 22nd Congressional District Seat on October 8. urbancny.com 
WCNY, Central New York's public communications organization, will host a live debate for New York's 22nd Congressional District between incumbent Republican Brandon Williams and Democratic challenger John Mannion on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. The debate will be moderated by David Lombardo of WCNY's public affairs shows, "The Capitol Pressroom" and "CONNECT: NY." The closely contested race for the 22nd Congressional District has garnered national attention, as its winner could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives in 2025. Following a court-ordered redistricting in 2022, Repub…
(2024-10-08). Travel Advisory: Ramp Closure from Sunset Avenue to Interstate 81 Northbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 81 northbound between the on-ramp and acceleration lane from Sunset Avenue to Exit 23 (370 East Park Street Hiawatha Boulevard) in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., daily, beginning Tuesday, October 8, through Thursday, October 10. The closure is necessary to facilitate striping as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Motorists are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic north on Sunset Avenue, to east on Bear Street, to north on Lodi Street, to I-81 northbound. Motorists…
(2024-10-08). Harris, Trump and Biden mark October 7 attacks as US election looms. scmp.com US presidential candidates approach the final weeks of the campaign during a widening conflict in the Middle East.
(2024-10-08). Stay and 'you are going to die': Florida braces for Hurricane Milton. scmp.com With winds reaching 230km/h (143mph) and potential storm surges of 4.5 metres, officials are warning residents staying home could be fatal.
(2024-10-08). Moscow's Move To Delist Taliban Faces Skepticism Over IS-KP Threats. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Supreme Court will not hear appeal from Elon Musk's X platform over warrant in Trump case. scmp.com X says order that blocked it from telling Trump about election-interference case against former president violated First Amendment rights.
(2024-10-08). Mosaic affiliation resolution updated to add time for discussions. anabaptistworld.org Mosaic Mennonite Conference has updated a resolution to end its membership in Mennonite Church USA and remain in partnership, adding one year to clarify the relationship.
(2024-10-08). In North Carolina, sound of chainsaws brings hope as faith-based workers clear roads. anabaptistworld.org In the days since Hurricane Helene swept through mostly rural areas of nine states, Kevin King, executive director of Mennonite Disaster Service, has been working to make plans for how to best respond, despite spotty phone service due to downed cell towers and roads and bridges that have been washed out or blocked by fallen …
(2024-10-08). Azerbaijan: Vicious Assault on Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police seize a poster that reads "Journalism is Not a Crime" during a protest by journalists in front of the Azerbaijan parliament building, December 28, 2021, Baku. In November 2023, Azerbaijani authorities arrested Abzas Media director Ulvi Hasanli, pictured on the right, and five of his colleagues on bogus charges. All six remain in pretrial detention. | © 2021 Aziz Karimov/Getty Images | Azerbaijani authorities have used politically motivated, bogus criminal charges to prosecute and imprison civic activists, journalists, and human rights defenders just months before Azerbaijan…
(2024-10-08). Republicans lose bid to block Pennsylvania voters from 'curing' mail-in ballots. scmp.com Republicans had wanted to block 'notice and cure' system that notifies voters of any mistakes in their mail-in ballots and allows changes.
(2024-10-08). Israel's economy is in collapse one year into its genocidal war on Palestine that it's now expanding. youtube.com 
(2024-10-08). Over 100 Rockets Hit Haifa in Hezbollah's Most Intense Attack Yet. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Amid War's Lingering Trauma, Israelis and Palestinians Advocate for Healing and Reconciliation. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Saudi Arabia Executes Filipino Citizen Despite Years of Appeals From the Philippines. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). A Special Kind of War. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Iran's Actions in Recent Days Reveal Hidden Hysteria. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Is the International Community an Adversary or a Judge? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). Israel's Inevitable Return to Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). What Will Become of Hezbollah? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-08). SATIRE: Grandma Who Survived Great Depression Casually Drops That She Once Killed Man For Mayonnaise. theonion.com LOUISVILLE, KY—In a wide-ranging conversation about the hardships and difficult choices her family had faced during the Great Depression, local grandmother Mary Sipple casually mentioned Tuesday that in August 1937 she took the life of a man who refused to give up a jar of mayonnaise. "She just crushed his skull with a rock and …
(2024-10-08). SATIRE: Man Starting To Worry Mole On His Tumor Might Be Cancerous. theonion.com
(2024-10-08). SATIRE: Nobel Prize In Physics Awarded To Alien Giving Peace Sign Driving Tie-Dye VW Bug. theonion.com STOCKHOLM—In a ceremony at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Nobel Committee reportedly awarded their annual prize in physics Tuesday to Zoomer and Zorbit, two aliens commonly seen driving a tie-dye Volkswagen bug while flashing peace signs. "For their profound advancements in astrophysics, we are pleased to honor this pair of smiling, neon green …
(2024-10-08). SATIRE: Travis Kelce Suffers Film-Career-Beginning Injury. theonion.com KANSAS CITY, MO—In a stunning turn of events that shocked fans during the Chiefs' game against the New Orleans Saints, sources confirmed Monday night that 34-year-old tight end Travis Kelce had suffered a film-career-beginning injury. "Folks, that was a big hit that Kelce clearly wasn't prepared for, and he's been down for several minutes—you can …
(2024-10-08). Chadian brothers and sisters teach me about God's relentless love. anabaptistworld.org I was sweating in bed, as one does on a June night in Chad, when I began to hear rumbling noises. My first thought was thunder, but it didn't ≠follow the typical thunder-and-lightning pattern.
(2024-10-08). CPJ, partners alarmed after Slovak Prime Minister sues journalist, publisher. cpj.org
(2024-10-08). Good morning Italy, it's Black Rock here. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-08). Russia is right to remove Taliban from the list of terrorist organizations. strategic-culture.su The Afghan movement no longer maintains the same practices as before, and is increasingly more prepared for international negotiations. | ❗️Join us on , , and . | Contact us:
(2024-10-08). øSe evitará la asfixiante jaula del Leviatán? strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Helene brought devastation — and an opportunity — to Appalachia's power grids. grist.org 
By the time that Hurricane Helene made its way hundreds of miles inland on September 27, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm. But Helene remained unusually expansive and strong, fueled by the warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm brought high winds and catastrophic flooding, knocking out power for more than 2 million Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas, and tearing through a region of the country that wasn't widely seen as vulnerable to hurricane damage: the Mountain South. Asheville, North Carolina, the city hardest hit, had even appeared on lists of "climate havens" considered comparatively…
(2024-10-08). Palestinian Youth Movement. instagram.com We marched alongside 30,000 people in the streets of Toronto to mark one year since the genocidal onslaught on our people in Gaza.
(2024-10-08). The solar supply chain runs through this flooded North Carolina town. grist.org 
Due to a quirk of geology, the purest quartz in all the world comes from the picturesque town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The mineral, created deep within the earth when silicon-rich magmas cooled and crystallized some 370 million years ago, is essential to the production of computer chips and China, India, and Russia provide high purity quartz as well, but what's mined there does not match the quality or quantity of what lies beneath t…
(2024-10-08). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Thailand: Report on torture and ill-treatment submitted to UN body. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a shadow report to the United Nations (UN) Committee Against Torture (CAT), ahead of its review of Thailand's second periodic report under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The review of Thailand's report will take place on 5 and 6 November 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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(2024-10-08). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Russia: Opening of criminal proceedings against human rights defender Ilya Shumanov. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-08). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term 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.
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(2024-10-08). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-08). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-08). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi al-Mad'khali [9 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy It has been reported in an authentic hadith -[in Al Bukhari and Muslim]- that "A man will be brought on the Day of Resurrection and thrown into the Fire, then his intestines will spill forth in the Fire and he will go around …
(2024-10-08). Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm as it roars towards Florida. scmp.com With maximum sustained winds of 285km/h, Milton triggered evacuation orders and warnings of savage conditions on Florida's west coast.
(2024-10-08). Infectious disease and national security. onlineopinion.com.au Traditionally Australia's national security has been defined in terms of international relations, the defence of national integrity and the protection of citizens and states from external threats.
(2024-10-08). Can 'unreliables' be made a bit reliable? Cost? onlineopinion.com.au Because wind and solar work only a fraction of the day a 'renewables'-only grid needs insane amounts of generation.
(2024-10-08). Kamala Harris silent on China, says no to direct talks with Putin: 60 Minutes interview. scmp.com The US vice-president and Democratic presidential nominee sits down for a CBS News interview less than a month before election day.
(2024-10-08). Donald Trump's policies could add twice as much to US debt as Kamala Harris': study. scmp.com China-targeted tariffs by former American president would lead to significant revenue loss plus 'economic and geopolitical repercussions'.
(2024-10-08). SATIRE: Trump Suggests Immigrants Have 'Bad Genes'. theonion.com 
Former President Donald Trump suggested that migrants have "bad genes" while criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for her policies on the southern border, claiming that many immigrants have a genetic predisposition for murder. What do you think?
(2024-10-08). Manasi Parekh's Emotional Triumph at National Film Awards. devdiscourse.com In a poignant moment at the 70th National Film Awards, actress Manasi Parekh was overcome with emotion as she received her first National Film Award from President Droupadi Murmu.
(2024-10-08). Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis: Urgency for Intervention. devdiscourse.com An escalating war in Sudan poses a dire humanitarian threat, with the World Health Organization warning of a worsening crisis. Both man-made and natural challenges exacerbate the situation, leading to widespread famine and disease.
(2024-10-08). Escalating Tensions: Chinese Military Activities Surge Near Taiwan. devdiscourse.com Tensions continue to rise in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence observed 12 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan early Tuesday morning. Of these, eight aircraft penetrated the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering the southwest area of Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), as reported by Voice of America (VoA).
(2024-10-08). PM Modi hails BJP's performance in Haryana polls as 'grand victory', says politics of development and good governance has won. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-08). Biden's Strategic Campaign Stops Highlight Key Senate Races. devdiscourse.com President Joe Biden has made rare forays back into the political arena, targeting Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to bolster the campaigns of key Democratic senators. His involvement signifies an effort to lend support to candidates in competitive states, crucial for the Democratic Party's efforts to maintain Senate control.
(2024-10-08). Haryana Victory Boosts BJP Ahead of Maharashtra Elections. devdiscourse.com The recent victory in Haryana is anticipated to bolster the BJP's negotiating power in upcoming seat-sharing discussions with Mahayuti ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, according to political experts. This win is seen as a rebound from previous general election setbacks.
(2024-10-08). Andrés Iniesta: The Maestro Bids Farewell. devdiscourse.com Andrés Iniesta, the iconic Spanish footballer whose artistry on the pitch captivated fans worldwide, has announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 40. The announcement came during an emotional ceremony in Barcelona, where he reflected on an illustrious career spanning 22 years.
(2024-10-08). Uganda Airlines to soon land at London Gatwick. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month's foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and country manager in London, final …
(2024-10-08). Kasese man faces 9 years in jail for killing wildlife. independent.co.ug 
Yowasi was arrested by the Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF on 26th June 2024 in Ibuga village, Kitswamba Sub County, Kasese district, following a tip off from a community member. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 9 years in prison or pay a fine …
(2024-10-08). NCBA Golf Series winners head to Nairobi. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The winners of the NCBA Golf Series qualifiers held at Entebbe Golf Club over the weekend will now advance to Nairobi for the grand finale, following an exciting weekend of fierce competition. Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda, highlighted the event's significance, stating, "This series has become …
(2024-10-08). Ona cancer clarion call. independent.co.ug 
Onapito Ekomoloit's shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent 'epidemic' of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, former Presidential Press Secretary, former …
(2024-10-08). Pogba's four-year ban reduced to 18 months. independent.co.ug 
GENEVA | Xinhua | French football player Paul Pogba's four-year ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) was cut to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday. The Juventus midfielder filed an appeal against the decision of Italy's National Anti-Doping Tribunal for committing an ADRV on February 28, 2024. He …
(2024-10-08). Prudential Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Partner to enhance financial inclusion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations' commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering exceptional value to clients. Through …
(2024-10-08). TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country's technological advancement and underscores TECNO's commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company's latest innovations, including the PHANTOM V …
(2024-10-08). TRIBUTE: Honouring the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo. independent.co.ug 
Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya's national women's basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS |BIRD AGENCY | Often times, a …
(2024-10-08). UEDCL takes over electricity distribution in Western Uganda. independent.co.ug 
This becomes the fifth concession acquisition in the past seven years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over Kilembe Investments Limited (KIL), a rural power distributor in Uganda's Western Service territory, marking the fifth concession acquired by UEDCL. The handover ceremony, held on Sept.30 at Rwenzori Square …
(2024-10-08). Will Besigye agree to work with Amuriat? independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the incumbent president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, have acknowledged that unity between them is essential for achieving impactful leadership in Uganda. The opposition political leaders made these comments during the last funeral rite of the late …
(2024-10-08). 'We won't forget. You won't escape': Israelis' new slogan isn't about Hamas. haaretz.com The mood of the alternative October 7 memorial ceremony demonstrated that the Israeli public is pushing back, refusing to forget the failures that led to that day, the abandonment of the hostages and inability to offer a vision of anything beyond a forever war…
(2024-10-08). Netanyahu blocks Gallant's U.S. trip intended for discussions on Iran strike preparations. haaretz.com Senior U.S. officials have recently voiced increasing criticism of Israel's approach to a potential strike on Iran. Gallant's planned visit to Washington aimed to address this rising distrust within the U.S. administration, but its postponement is likely to further strain relations between the two countries…
(2024-10-08). Before Oct. 7, Saudi normalization with Israel was within close reach, but it looks impossible at the moment. haaretz.com Israel had made major efforts in the negotiations to relegate the Palestinian issue to a footnote, but the Hamas attack and the Saudi stance that followed upended things, meaning that normalization appears to be off the table in the near future…
(2024-10-08). 'He's a bad ____ing guy': New Woodward book gives unfiltered view of Biden-Netanyahu rift. haaretz.com Excerpts from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book, 'War,' say the U.S. president described the Israeli prime minister as 'a ____ing liar' and accused him of having no war strategy…
(2024-10-08). After October 7, just how far right will Israel go? haaretz.com October 7 should have handed Israel's wild-eyed right the perfect storm for success: wartime rallying and vengeful fury. So why don't the polls over the past year back that up?
(2024-10-08). Israeli company to fire Bedouin assaulted by deputy mayor. haaretz.com Dor Alon Energy accuses the worker of giving the police security footage of the assault without its approval, while the employee says the company refused to give him the recording…
(2024-10-08). Arab Israeli arrested for social media post allegedly celebrating October 7. haaretz.com Police arrested Intisar Hijazi, 41, and photographed her blindfolded and handcuffed under an Israeli flag for a social media post they claim was 'disturbing public peace.' She was arrested after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir complained about…
(2024-10-08). An iconic Jerusalem village, magnet for pilgrims, faces a towering threat. haaretz.com Ein Karem, a unique pastoral village in the Israeli capital, draws tourists from all over the world. Now, it's in danger of losing its charm due to a planned real estate project. 'There is incredible greed here,' says a resident who is fighting the construction plan…
(2024-10-08). 'For a mother, when her child is a hostage, he's a hostage. It doesn't matter if he's alive or dead'. haaretz.com 'For me, he is alive,' says Yael Adar, mother of hostage Tamir Adar, who the IDF announced was killed in captivity. 'Cognitively, I know he's not, but emotionally I allow myself the illusion that maybe there was a mistake, that maybe he will be found injured, that he'll return'…
(2024-10-08). A Tel Aviv rooftop garden tells the survival stories of Israel's displaced farmers. haaretz.com The project by the Asif Culinary Institute invited farmers from Israel's north and south to plant crops meaningful to them on a rooftop plot in Tel Aviv — to tell their stories and help plant new roots…
(2024-10-08). French foreign minister echoes Macron's call to restrict weapons for Israel. haaretz.com Visiting Israel, Jean-Noel Barrot said France's support for a cease-fire meant providing offensive weapons would be inconsistent…
(2024-10-08). Israeli ministers blindsided by hostage footage at October 7 memorial. haaretz.com Israel's Channel 12 reported that cabinet ministers were shocked and embarrassed when confronted with a video of hostages pleading with them directly…
(2024-10-08). 'Politically homeless': These left-wing Australian Jews feel abandoned by their government since October 7. haaretz.com Fed up with what they perceive as their government's bias against Israel and deeply troubled by an unprecedented wave of antisemitism at home, Jews in Australia explain why they are leaving the ruling Labor Party…
(2024-10-08). This Arab activist in Israel isn't afraid to criticize both Netanyahu and Hamas. haaretz.com Sokina Taoon couldn't speak a word of Hebrew 11 years ago, but today she's a strong advocate for Jewish-Arab partnership across Israel. 'You cannot express identification with one side and hesitate when it happens on the other. That's not being human,' she says…
(2024-10-08). Israeli army soldier killed in north Gaza fighting. haaretz.com Since the beginning of the war in October 2023, the names of 730 fallen soldiers have been released, including 348 who died during ground operations in the Gaza Strip…
(2024-10-08). Introducing Israel's new minister of humanitarian aid in Gaza: far-right Bezalel Smotrich. haaretz.com As Israel's government pushes for the IDF to take over distribution of all aid to Gaza, Netanyahu's ministers would be wise to think of all the Israeli soldiers who would die in the name of distributing food to Gazan residents…
(2024-10-08). Days After Putin's Vuhledar Win, NATO On Verge Of Breaking? Western Leader Warns Own EU Allies. hindustantimes.com Hungarian PM Viktor Orban launched a scathing attack on European Union during a rally in Italy on Oct 7. Orban launched a big attack on EU leadership over the issue of migrants. Orban accused the bloc of penalising Hungary over its refusal to admit migrants. Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). Fear, Chaos In Israel's Largest City As New Hamas Attack Hurts Many; IDF Fails Despite Alert? Oct 7. hindustantimes.com IDF on Oct 7 said Hamas fired five rockets on central Israel from the Gaza Strip. The attack originating from Khan Yunis forced Israel to sound rocket sirens. Alerts were sounded in Tel Aviv, Kfar Chabad, and Rishon Lezion, among other areas. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-08). Hamas' Abu Obaida Shocks Israel, Reveals New Front Opened From USA's Arab Ally Nation. hindustantimes.com Hamas made a big claim on recent attack that killed Israeli citizens at Allenby crossing. Hamas spokesperson said the attack led by Jordanian opened a new 'authentic front'. The comment was made by Abu Obaida on the anniversary of October 7 attack. Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). Mayor's Head Cut Off In USA Neighbour Just 6 Days After Taking Office: 'Severed Head Found On…'. hindustantimes.com The Mayor of the capital of Mexico's Guerrero state was killed on Oct 6. The violence-plagued state's Governor confirmed the murder in a statement. Mayor Alejandro Arcos was assassinated just six days after taking office. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-08). On TV, Hamas' Abu Obaida Mocks IDF With 'Best Commando Op' Jibe, Sends Message To Hezbollah | Israel. hindustantimes.com Hamas issued a threatening message to Israel on 1st anniversary of its October 7 attack. Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida vowed a 'long war of attrition' against Israel. Obaida also praised the group's attack in 2023, calling it the 'most professional and successful commando operation.' Watch for more.
(2024-10-08). Viral Video Sparks Putin Birthday Mystery: Police Cars Seen Zooming To… – Report | Russia | Kremlin. hindustantimes.com Rumours regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's health were triggered after a viral video captured multiple motorcades of police and ambulances heading towards the Kremlin. This comes as Putin celebrated his 72nd birthday on Monday. Social media is filled with conspiracy theories over Putin's health. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get hay fever relief from fall allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Autumn is the season of change, with green leaves turning color and temperatures cooling. It's also the season of hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. So how can people with fall allergies get relief? Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, has more in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script….
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). 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…
(2024-10-08). 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,…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-08). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is valley fever? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some areas of the U.S. are experiencing a recent uptick in cases of a fungal lung infection called valley fever. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what you need to know about valley fever, how it's spread and how to avoid becoming infected. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-d-FB39CTdI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment-free remission for chronic myeloid leukemia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 32-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. It's a lot to take in. We've heard about treatment-free remission. That sounds hopeful. What does that mean? How is it achieved? ANSWER: It is a lot to take in. Some background information may help you and your daughter understand this diagnosis and potential treatment. Leukemias are cancers of the blood cells. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is an uncommon type of cancer…
(2024-10-08). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months. The grant totals $22 million. Mayo Clinic will receive $12 million and manage the distribution of the remainder to its collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
(2024-10-08). Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Heart Day is September 29 JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren't always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this expert alert, Young Erben, M.D., a vascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, explains how the most common form, PAD that affects the legs and feet, is treated. Options include a surgical technique from…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 64-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after experiencing issues with frequent urination, especially during the night. What are the treatment options and potential side effects? ANSWER: An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH; by age 80, it is 50%. An enlarged prostate…
(2024-10-08). 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 is CAR-T cell therapy? Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Let's talk low libido Although it may be difficult…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Setting boundaries for your well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a people-pleaser by nature and have difficulty saying no or setting limits in my relationships. How can I start to create healthier boundaries in a kind yet firm way? ANSWER: People have various types of relationships, including partners, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances. Different relationships involve different interactions, responsibilities and influences. Every relationship has boundaries or rules of engagement. You may be deliberate and conscientious about these boundaries, or…
(2024-10-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-08). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-08). China hits out at EU brandy 'threat', signals car probe days after EV tariff vote. scmp.com Martell, Remy Martin and Hennessy will be expected to pay at least 30 per cent 'security charges' for imports into China, but EU says it will challenge at WTO.
(2024-10-08). Cuba avanza a súper ronda en Copa Mundial de Baseball5. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano cubano que participa en la II Copa Mundial de Baseball5 de Hong Kong 2024 consiguió este martes dos triunfos con los que mantuvo su invicto y se clasificó a la fase de súper ronda. En esta dupla de sonrisas se llevó las palmas en el golpeo la antesalista artemiseña Haila González, quien cerró de 19-12, con ocho carreras impulsadas y como líder del grupo.
(2024-10-08). Cuando el cielo azul bajó y se anudó en forma de pañoleta. cubadebate.cu La mañana despertó distinta, más agitada, con sonrisas multiplicadas en los hogares y los niños, que cursan el primer grado de la enseñanza primaria, más desesperados que el resto de los días. Y es que la escuela se convertiría en suceso.
(2024-10-08). Actualizan reglamento que norma las relaciones comerciales en MLC entre entidades autorizadas para el comercio exterior y el sector no estatal. cubadebate.cu Facilitar el acceso para importar o exportar bienes y servicios es el principal objetivo de la actualización del Reglamento que rige las relaciones comerciales en las operaciones en moneda libremente convertible (MLC) entre las entidades autorizadas a realizar actividades de comercio exterior y las formas de gestión no estatales, , publicado en la Resolución 166/2024, disponible en la Gaceta Oficial No. 95 Ordinaria de este año.
(2024-10-08). Meryl Streep y Anne Hathaway se reencuentran para dar vida a "El diablo viste a la moda 2" cubadebate.cu Tras casi dos décadas de la aparición de la primera parte, las actrices Meryl Streep y Anne Hathaway se reúnen para la filmación de "El diablo viste a la moda 2", como Miranda Priestly y Andrea Sachs, respectivamente, lo que ya genera una gran expectativa en el mundo del cine y la moda.
(2024-10-08). Miles de ciudadanos huyen de La Florida ante la llegada de Milton. cubadebate.cu "Esta tormenta no debe tomarse a la ligera. Todos fuimos testigos del devastador impacto del huracán Helene cuando pasó a 160 km de la costa, dejando cuatro residentes de Treasure Island muertos y abrumadores daños por las marejadas ciclónicas. Se espera que el huracán Milton traiga marejadas ciclónicas aún más altas con vientos extremos e inundaciones", dijo la ciudad de Treasure Island en un aviso.
(2024-10-08). Premio Nobel de Física a John Hopfield y Geoffrey Hinton por su trabajo en inteligencia artificial. cubadebate.cu Hopfield, de la Universidad de Princeton, y Hinton, de la Universidad de Toronto, fueron elogiados por sentar las bases del aprendizaje automático que impulsa muchos de los productos actuales.
(2024-10-08). Registran primeras inundaciones en Mayabeque a causa del huracán Milton. cubadebate.cu La primera secretaria del Partido en Mayabeque, Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, informó a través de la red social Facebook sobre las primeras inundaciones en el Surgidero de Batabanó, asociadas a los efectos del potente huracán Milton, que actualmente se encuentra en categoría 4 en la escala Saffir-Simpson. "Atentos a Milton, ya empezó a entrar agua a Surgidero".
(2024-10-08). Che Guevara y los problemas fundamentales. cubadebate.cu Ciertamente, no podríamos de manera voluntarista implementar "por decreto" el tipo de economía que el Che vislumbró. La Historia tiene sus plazos. El contexto específico del momento quizás nos demande ajustes coyunturales y nos limite "el espacio de lo posible", pero debemos siempre seguir teniendo la mirada donde la tenía puesta el Che. Si el contexto nos obliga a ajustar la velocidad a la que avanzamos, no debemos permitir que nos cambie el rumbo en el que avanzamos.
(2024-10-08). Cohetes de Hezbolá impactan en asentamientos del norte de Israel. cubadebate.cu Justo en el año de la apertura del frente de apoyo a Gaza, la Resistencia bombardeó con una gran andanada de cohetes la ciudad de Haifa y Krayot, en respuesta a los ataques israelíes contra ciudades y civiles libaneses. El movimiento político y militar libanés notificó el lanzamiento de drones suicidas hacia una reunión de fuerzas enemigas.
(2024-10-08). Escalada de destrucción: 42 millones de toneladas de escombros cubren Gaza. cubadebate.cu Las imágenes satelitales revelan la enorme escala de destrucción en los campamentos de Rafah y Khan Yunis de Gaza antes y durante el actual genocidio israelí. Las comparaciones entre las imágenes de mayo de 2023 y agosto de 2024 muestran paisajes ahora llenos de polvo y escombros.
(2024-10-08). Che Guevara en el siglo XXI: øEl gran ausente? cubadebate.cu Las confrontaciones sociales no se ganan exclusivamente por el ejercicio de la fuerza material. Ni siquiera las guerras más feroces (sean guerras mundiales, sean guerras entre Estado-naciones, sean guerras civiles) alcanzan sus metas apelando únicamente a la violencia. Clausewitz insistía con las "bajas morales" y el "desarme moral".
(2024-10-08). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La Nueva Agenda Urbana en Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El presidente del Instituto Nacional de Ordenamiento Territorial y Urbano y otros directivos de esa institución comparecerán este martes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre la implementación de la Nueva Agenda Urbana en nuestro país.