(2024-10-15). Israel's expanding wars is pushing Iran towards nuclear weapons. newarab.com 
In Ir…
(2024-10-15). Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI. aljazeera.com Deal with Kairos Power comes as tech giants are scouring the globe for electricity sources to power data centres.
(2024-10-15). Putin Enters Taiwan Battlefield, Puts Nuclear Weapons Between USA & Taipei As China Surrounds It. hindustantimes.com The Russian MoD on Oct 14 released a video claiming to show joint naval drills with China after Beijing deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan. Beijing said the drills were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-15). Pentagon Confirms US Troops To Operate THAAD Missile Defense In Israel. popularresistance.org The US military will send a missile defense battery and troops to operate it in Israel, the Pentagon said on 13 October, amid warnings from Iran that Washington should keep all US military forces out of Israel. | US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said in a statement. | The US is seeking to help bolster Israel's air defenses following a large-scale Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israeli airbases on 1 October. Tehran launched the ballistic missile barrage in retaliation for…
(2024-10-15). United Nations Troops In Lebanon Can Shoot Back At Israel. popularresistance.org After IDF troops threatened Irish U.N. peacekeepers last week Irish President Michael D. Higgins stood up to Israel and the Israelis backed down. However there were more incidents later in the week, with the Israelis injuring U.N. soldiers from Indonesia and Sri Lanka. | Neither UNIFIL nor U.N. Headquarters in New York have publicly reiterated that the peacekeepers can shoot back at the Israelis if they are attacked. | At the daily noon briefing in New York on Friday, a U.N. spokesman was only asked if the U.N. was considering withdrawing peacekeepers given the danger Israel is putting them in.
(2024-10-15). Truths That Come Out Like The Sun. popularresistance.org The Israelis are not at war with the Palestinians of Gaza, just as the Reich was not at war with the Jews of Europe. Genocide is something different, and it is always important to name things properly if we are to understand them as they are. But there has indeed been a war raging this past year. It is not as bloody as what Palestinians now endure, and what the Lebanese now seem to be in for, but it is arguably just as consequential. This is our war for the truth against those who would bury it in the cause of distorting events, burying reality itself and, specifically, of shielding those who conduct the genocide…
(2024-10-15). Why We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. popularresistance.org On Monday, Americans will celebrate the millions of people who have lived on this land since time immemorial instead of a lone man who never stepped foot on North American soil. | That's because Americans — including Native Americans — will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day. In October 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation declaring the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions and resilience of Native Americans. | The proclamation was the culmination of a decades-long effort by…
(2024-10-15). Could Palestine Be The Catalyst For An Islamic Renaissance? popularresistance.org Of all the countless analyses across the lands of Islam about the profound significance of fateful Al-Toofan (Al-Aqsa Flood) on October 7, 2023, this one stands out: a cycle of conferences in Istanbul earlier this week, including October 7, titled Palestine: the Lynchpin of Civilizational Renaissance, linked to the Kuala Lumpur Forum for Thought and Civilization. | Call it a Türkiye partnership: Southeast Asia meets West Asia, a graphic illustration of the multi-nodal world that will be congregating in less than two weeks in Kazan, capital of Muslim Russia, for the long -awaited BRICS summit under the Russia…
(2024-10-15). New York's Report On Antisemitism Is An Attack On The Palestine Movement. popularresistance.org The Fall 2024 semester has been marked by an onslaught of repressive measures against the Palestine movement and free speech on campuses. Professors have been fired, students have been suspended, and universities have banned pro-Palestinian groups, including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP). | At the City University of New York (CUNY), some community members are still facing felony charges after 28 people were initially charged with felonies for their participation in the City College encampment for Palestine last semester. | Nearly 11 months ago, in the wake of October 7,…
(2024-10-15). Blockade Against Use Of Ireland's Shannon Airport By US Military. popularresistance.org Two people were arrested at a protest in Co Clare against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military. | Both people were arrested in relation to public order incidents at the airport this afternoon. | There was a large garda presence ahead of today's event with local members from the amalgamated Clare and Tipperary divisions backed up by Garda Public Order Unit officers from Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Cork. | From early this morning, one lane of the N19 main road into Shannon Airport was closed while gardaí checked vehicles including buses before they were allowed continue to the airport. | Only intending…
(2024-10-15). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-15). 104 countries rally behind UN Sec Gen over Israeli ban. ummid.com As many as 104 countries have thrown their weight behind UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres against the far right Zionist regime of Israel's insulting and intimidating attitude.
(2024-10-15). Zionist 'Safety Patrols' on Campus Have Little Concern for Jewish Safety. counterpunch.org 
Last academic year saw university students across North American campuses form Gaza solidarity encampments to protest Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians and their universities' financial complicity in the carnage. The sit-ins received widespread media coverage and helped carry Israel's crimes against Palestinians to the top of the Western news agenda. Although these campus protests were overwhelmingly peaceful
(2024-10-15). Iran Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital Tent Camp. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly condemned the Zionist regime's deadly airstrike on a hospital complex in central Gaza where displaced Palestinians had sought shelter, denouncing the attack as a blatant example of war crimes.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah Gets Stronger: IRGC Deputy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A deputy IRGC commander rejected the mistaken belief that Hezbollah has come to an end following the recent Israeli attacks, saying the Lebanese resistance movement has, on the contrary, gotten stronger and continues to strike "irreparable" blows to Zionists.
(2024-10-15). Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Israel denies it will stop targeting Beirut, could strike soon. newarab.com 
A senior "Israel attacks everywhere in Lebanon, including Beirut. We proved this recently, and we will prove it again in the coming days, in accordance with operational considerations," the official said. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany…
(2024-10-15). Funeral of IRGC General Martyred in Beirut Held in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A funeral processions for senior IRGC commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforooshan, who was martyred along with the secretary general of Hezbollah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on September 27, was held in Tehran on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Will Israel Attack Iran? ummid.com Israel vowed to attack Iran brutally but even a fortnight after the Iranian attack, there are no signs of any Israeli retaliation.
(2024-10-15). Australian Labor governments escalate repression of pro-Palestinian protesters. wsws.org Over the past week, authorities have carried out a series of attacks on protests opposing the genocide, which have the hallmarks of a nationally coordinated crackdown.
(2024-10-15). Western Sydney University Rank-and-File Committee denounces arrest of anti-genocide student protesters. wsws.org "This is a serious attack on fundamental democratic rights, and the right to protest against the US-backed and armed Israeli genocide, not just on university campuses but anywhere."
(2024-10-15). NYU Students Under Threat by Pro-Israel Group BETAR. fightbackbetter.com Certainly a time of the fascist times in the USA — the threats against protected free speech of the pro-Palestine and anti-genocide voices come from many directions, politicians of both parties trying to define opposition to arms provisions to israel (what they mean by Israel's right to "exist" or "self defeense") as anti-Semitism with repressive measures to follow, from p…
(2024-10-15). Cmon All American Youth, Dying for Genocide, a Horrible Truth! US Troops, ABM's Deploying to Israel — October Surprise in Full Motion. fightbackbetter.com The closing strategy of the failing Harris campaign is fully revealed with the announcement of the deployment of US troops…
(2024-10-15). Iran condemns EU, UK sanctions as attempt to divert attention from Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Iran has condemned new sanctions by the EU and the UK as an attempt to divert attention from Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-10-15). 'The Blessing' for genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Oxford University just got redecorated thanks to Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
Palestine Action and its supporters have taken the fight against Elbit to one of the world's most famous universities. Oxford University got redecorated — not least because of its ties to Elbit Systems; the genocide-enabling Israel arms manufacturer. Palestine Action: drawing attention to Oxford University Locals and students worked with Palestine Action overnight on Tuesday […] | By
(2024-10-15). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). 'Another night of horror': UNRWA on Israeli bombing of tents, school in Gaza. ummid.com Another night of horror, this is how United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees described Israeli bombing of a tented camp and the agency's school sheltering the displaced Palestinians in the intervening night of Oct 13 and 14, 2024.
(2024-10-15). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah's guided missiles afflict casualties on Israeli forces advancing in S Lebanon. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a successful retaliatory strike against a group of Israeli forces advancing towards a town in Lebanon's extreme south.
(2024-10-15). Mass funeral held in Tehran for IRGC commander assassinated by Israel. presstv.ir Iranians attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran for Major General Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander who was assassinated by Israel in Lebanon.
(2024-10-15). The role of Lebanon's army as Israel wages war on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
On 3 October, Israeli military forces struck a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) post in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, During the incident, and for the first time since hostilities began in October 2023, Lebanese soldiers
(2024-10-15). Are Lebanon attacks 'revenge' for Hezbollah's Haifa army strike. newarab.com 
Lebanese have been bracing for further 'revenge attacks' by Israeli forces, following a At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Red Cross said, well outside the conflict zone in the south, with fears…
(2024-10-15). Israeli airstrike in north Lebanon village kills 22. newarab.com 
At least 22 people were killed in an The death toll gradually climbed as the Lebanese Red Cross and rescuers pulled bodies out of the rubble in Aito, a village in the Christian-majority Zgharta district. Rescue efforts continued Monday evening. | The official National News Agency said Israel targeted a "residential apartment" in the village. | A Lebanese security official told AFP the building "housed families displaced from Lebanon'
(2024-10-15). Israeli strikes destroy Lebanon's historic Nabatieh market. newarab.com 
The air strikes on Nabatieh on Saturday night killed at least one person and wounded four others. | Nabatieh has in recent weeks become a refuge for Lebanese people displaced from other areas in the south, however Israeli forces have now warned people to evacuate from there. | Lebanon's Civil Defenc…
(2024-10-15). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Lebanon bombing continues. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Lebanon: Over 400,000 children displaced by war in past 3 weeks. newarab.com 
Israel has escalated its campaign against Lebanon-based Hezbollah, including launching a ground invasion, after a year of exchanges of fire during its war with Hamas in…
(2024-10-15). UN draft resolution seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon reforms. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). UNIFIL to 'stay in all Lebanon positions' despite Israel threats. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Leba…
(2024-10-15). Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon. aljazeera.com The attack in the Christian-majority town of Aitou hit a house rented to displaced families.
(2024-10-15). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Israel's Netanyahu vows to hit Hezbollah with no mercy after deadly drone attack. scmp.com Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing at least 21 people in a strike on a Christian town in the north.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Advancing Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement announced a successful retaliatory operation against Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town on Monday.
(2024-10-15). Touring southern Lebanon: How Hezbollah prepared for the day when the order to invade Israel would be given. haaretz.com Between an IDF pillbox and a UN position, Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon found a tunnel shaft, which had gone unnoticed for years. 'There's a compound here every meter,' says one of the soldiers. It's hard to ignore the sense that someone fell asleep on guard duty…
(2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…
(2024-10-15). IDF intercepts two rockets from Lebanon after sirens in Haifa, across Israel's north. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Rocket alerts sound in Haifa, across northern Israel; IDF: Two rockets intercepted. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…
(2024-10-15). UN Security Council voices 'strong concern' for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks. devdiscourse.com The UN Security Council expressed "strong concern" Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region.
(2024-10-15). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Deep pain in a beautiful West Bank home: The Arrabis' dead sons. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers killed one brother after another. Eventually all three were laid to rest beside their father.
(2024-10-15). Cerca de trescientas actividades se preparan en Granma para festejar el día de la cultura cubana. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 14 oct (RHC) Cerca de trecientas actividades incluye el programa previsto para festejar la XXX edición de la Fiesta de la Cubanía a celebrarse en la provincia cubana de Granma del 17 al 20 de octubre.
(2024-10-15). Proceso de paz en Colombia regresa a ONU en revisión trimestral. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) El camino hacia la paz total en Colombia reunirá hoy al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU durante la revisión trimestral de ese proceso, presentada por la Misión de Verificación del organismo en el país sudamericano.
(2024-10-15). India behind Bangladesh, Nepal in 2024 Hunger Index. ummid.com In yet another indicator showing the poor economic condition of India under the Modi rule, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has placed the country behind 104 countries including even Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
(2024-10-15). First ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine at JNMC AMU. ummid.com Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University has started India's first ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine.
(2024-10-15). Gaza bleeding like Hiroshima, Nagasaki: 2024 Nobel Peace winner. ummid.com In a passionate appeal to end war, Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese group which won the 2024 Nobel Peace, said Gaza today resembles Hiroshima and Nagasaki that were bombed by the United States in 1945.
(2024-10-15). Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel in Literature. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on South Korean author Han Kang for her work on the fragility of human life.
(2024-10-15). New Face of Tech Scholarship Program goes global. ummid.com Samsung subsidiary HARMAN and 1,000 Dreams Fund, a non-profit serving Talented Women in Need, Wednesday (October 09, 2024) announced the global expansion of its New Face of Tech Scholarship Program, now in its 8th year.
(2024-10-15). Palestinians are fighting for the dignity of Islamic World: Erdogan. ummid.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday October 09, 2024 praised Hamas and other Palestinian Resistance Fighters saying they are defending the humanity and the dignity of the Muslim world.
(2024-10-15). Dubai offers Golden Visa to Teachers. ummid.com In a remarkable decision to acknowledge the efforts of teachers, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Dubai has offered 'Golden Visa' to private sector educators.
(2024-10-15). Intel Core Ultra 200s Processor Unpacked: What's New. ummid.com Technology major Intel Thursday October 10, 2024 unpacked new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processor family that will scale AI PC capabilities to desktop platforms and usher in the first enthusiast desktop AI PCs.
(2024-10-15). SCO Summit 2024: India, Pakistan should initiate dialogue for a better tomorrow. ummid.com The road ahead is undoubtedly challenging, but it is imperative for India and Pakistan to recognize the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.
(2024-10-15). Israel 'intentionally' bombed healthcare facilities in Gaza: UN Commission. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces 'deliberately' and 'intentionally' bombed the healthcare facilities and medical staff in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories, an independent enquiry by the United Nations said in its report.
(2024-10-15). NC U-turn on Article 370 is ringing alarm bells. ummid.com Omar, Farooq and the NC have promised too much. But with too little power in hand and the U-turns, it seems as if they fooled people again to enjoy power.
(2024-10-15). 'Attack on Muslim establishments': Mandatory name display in UP, HP sparks fear. ummid.com Mandatory display of workers' name in restaurants and shops are 'thinly veiled attack on Muslim establishments' that will eventually lead to their boycott, the Muslims in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh said while talking to The Guardian.
(2024-10-15). Tamil Nadu 2025 SSLC, Plus Two Exams Time Table Released. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai has released the time table and exam schedule of the Class 11 Higher Secondary First Year (HSE Plus 1), Class 12 Higher Secondary Second Year (Plus 2 or HSE +2), and Class 10 SSLC exams to be held in March/April 2025.
(2024-10-15). The Failed Narrative of 'Lesser Evil' in Kashmir. ummid.com The argument in agreement for voting to National Conference (NC) in huge numbers is that 'They are a lesser evil', and that they haven't allied with the BJP that revoked Article 370.
(2024-10-15). War mongering costing U.S. its soft power for peaceful leadership. ummid.com Instead of using soft power and consolidating a leadership position at the world level based on fair play and peace, the U.S.A. resorted increasingly to wars and coercion to achieve its narrowly conceived objectives.
(2024-10-15). JWST discovers first of its kind alien 'steam world'. ummid.com James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), jointly owned by NASA, European Space Agency, and Canadian Space Agency, has discovered first of its kind exoplanet or alien planet shrouded in a thick envelope of steam.
(2024-10-15). On brink of war with Iran, US Labor Secretary heads to Seattle in effort to shut down Boeing strike. wsws.org The White House is determined to shut down a strike against a major defense contractor on the eve of a major war.
(2024-10-15). German Chancellor Scholz announces new arms deliveries for Ukraine and Israel. wsws.org The German government is playing a key role in the escalation of the war fronts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
(2024-10-15). US Pacific Fleet commander visits Sri Lanka to cement ties with new president. wsws.org Koehler's visit was clearly aimed at consolidating US military ties with Sri Lanka as Washington ramps up its confrontation with China throughout the region.
(2024-10-15). One year since the defeat of Australian Labor's Voice referendum. wsws.org The Voice project was an attempt to exploit the widespread popular support for measures to address the appalling conditions of most indigenous people, in order to advance what was actually a pro-war and pro-business agenda.
(2024-10-15). Extent of destruction from Hurricane Milton comes to light. wsws.org At least 23 people are confirmed dead from Hurricane Milton, which left massive flooding in its wake as it plowed across central Florida and dropped up to 20 inches of rain within a few hours.
(2024-10-15). Trump promotes fascist claims of genetic inferiority of migrants. wsws.org Donald Trump spouts fascistic genetic theories to denigrate immigrants and divide the working class.
(2024-10-15). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 1,100 Port of Montreal longshore workers have adopted an overtime ban as management steps up provocations against workers as it stonewalls their contract demands.
(2024-10-15). ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Annual Review 2023. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Armenia: Capturing the stories of waiting and yearning. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Gaza: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Israel: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (7 October 2023 — 25 September 2024). icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Syria: Twinning the judiciary and Forensic to Serve Humanity. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). 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.
(2024-10-15). Coordination Mechanism Continues Work to Search for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-15). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). DMSO Could Save Millions from Brain and Spinal Injury. globalresearch.ca DMSO is a remarkably safe chemical that protects cells from otherwise fatal stressors (e.g., freezing, burning, shockwaves, ischemia) | Since the heart, brain, and spinal cord are particularly vulnerable to injury, DMSO can produce miraculous results when those injuries happen | Despite …
(2024-10-15). Deaths in Western Australia town increase sevenfold after covid vaccine rollout. expose-news.com During a special council meeting on Friday, a Port Hedland Town Councillor made the shocking revelation that his town has gone from one funeral a week to more than one funeral a …
(2024-10-15). Scottish government plans to "build, back, better" with its National Adaptation Plan. expose-news.com The Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 is a comprehensive strategy to address the impacts of climate change in Scotland. It builds on its predecessor, 'Climate Ready Scotland: Second Scottish Climate Change Adaptation …
(2024-10-15). Florida bans sale of lab-grown "meat" expose-news.com In May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a legislative package that included a ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, making Florida the only state in the US where cultivated meat cannot …
(2024-10-15). Where did the myth of overpopulation come from? expose-news.com Population alarmists who buy into the overpopulation myth believe that the world's growing population will strip the Earth of its useable resources and will outpace innovation and rates of production. This, they …
(2024-10-15). The Media When IDF Soldiers Get Killed Vs When A Hospital Patient Is Burned Alive In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nothing illustrates the malfeasance of the mass media like the vast disparity between how they're covering the killing of four 19 year-old IDF soldiers by Hezbollah versus their complete lack of interest in a 19 year-old hospital patient who was burned alive by the IDF in Gaza.
(2024-10-15). Is There Any Chance… smoothiex12.blogspot.com for us to get into this future (or afterlife ⚪ is this how the paradise looks like?). Reality, however, is this… it is still genius…
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(2024-10-15). Higher education forum expands global network for tech innovation, sustainable development. ecns.cn The 2024 International Forum on Higher Education themed "Scienti ¨fic and Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development" was held in Beijing from Saturday to Sunday, attracting nearly 500 guest representatives from over 30 countries and regions.
(2024-10-15). China announces its medium- and long-term development plan for space science until 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday, which will guide the country's planning of space science missions and space research from 2024 to 2050.
(2024-10-15). China unveils roadmap for space science development till 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid- and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). China to conduct manned lunar exploration mission. ecns.cn China plans to launch Chang'e 7 and 8 missions for manned lunar exploration missions, said Yang Xiaoyu, director of the Department of System Engineering, China National Space Administration during a press conference on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Stabilizing growth tops national agenda. ecns.cn Securing stable economic growth while maintaining fiscal viability lies at the core of China's pursuit of national security amid intensified external uncertainties and a lingering real estate downturn.
(2024-10-15). Trio awarded Nobel Prize in economics. ecns.cn The Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity".
(2024-10-15). China extends anti-dumping tariffs on hydriodic acid from the U.S. and Japan for five years. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday it will extend anti-dumping tariffs on hydriodic acid from the U.S. and Japan, effective October 16, 2024, for five years.
(2024-10-15). China will continue to open up for int'l market. ecns.cn The development of China's new energy industry has been supported by rapid technological innovation, sufficient market competition and huge domestic market, and China will continue to open up to the international market, experts said on Friday.
(2024-10-15). Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. ecns.cn The Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, in Beijing.
(2024-10-15). Giant pandas make their way to U.S. capital. ecns.cn Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao embarked on a special flight to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their 10-year stay.
(2024-10-15). Dignitaries laud revitalization strategy in Northeast China. ecns.cn Foreign political party leaders and diplomatic envoys have commended the country's strategy of revitalizing Northeast China amid efforts to comprehensively promote Chinese modernization.
(2024-10-15). Chinese top diplomat holds phone calls with FMs of Israel and Iran. ecns.cn Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi held phone calls with foreign ministers of both Iran and Israel on Monday. China is highly concerned about the tension between Israel and Iran.
(2024-10-15). Milestone achieved in wind turbine tech. ecns.cn The recent unveiling of a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine in Fujian province marks a significant milestone for China's wind energy industry and reflects the country's growing leadership in renewable energy technology, said industry experts.
(2024-10-15). Spotlight on role of public policy evaluation as conference begins. ecns.cn Officials from China and international organizations underscored on Monday the critical role of evaluation in addressing global governance challenges, calling for enhanced international cooperation to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(2024-10-15). Tax policies aid income earners. ecns.cn More than 70 percent of people earning an income, did not have to pay tax in China last year, as the country's individual income tax reform has significantly lightened the burden on lower-income earners.
(2024-10-15). China launches crackdown on popular 'wax bottle candies' amid safety concerns. ecns.cn Market supervision authorities across China have launched a crackdown on "wax bottle candies," a popular snack among elementary and middle school students, over food safety concerns.
(2024-10-15). New cars unveiled at 2024 Paris Motor Show. ecns.cn The 2024 Paris Motor Show kicked off on Monday.
(2024-10-15). China launches new freight train route connecting Beijing, Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The Beijing-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Railway Express started operation on Monday opening up a new international freight route connecting Beijing and southwest China with Southeast Asia.
(2024-10-15). Foreign teachers and students experience Tibetan culture class. ecns.cn The foreign teachers and students from 12 countries, including the UK, the US, and Mongolia, participated in an immersive Tibetan culture class on Saturday, at Minhang Middle School in Gyangze County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, during the "Foreign Experts and Gen-Z Explore Xizang"event.
(2024-10-15). Museum dedicated to sci-fi writer opens. ecns.cn China launched its first literary museum dedicated to Liu Cixin, a renowned science fiction writer and Hugo Award winning novelist, in Yangquan, Shanxi province, on Sunday.
(2024-10-15). Hutong, street upgrades help bridge traditional, modern living in Beijing. ecns.cn After years of comprehensive renovations, the old neighborhoods surrounding Beijing's centuries-old landmarks have been revitalized, bridging traditional and modern living while becoming part of a popular tourist route.
(2024-10-15). Taiwan separatists playing reckless game juggling fire sticks over gunpowder keg. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China conducted "Joint Sword-2024B" drills on Monday as "a strong signal of deterrence" to the separatist activities of the "independence" elements on Taiwan.
(2024-10-15). Chinese, Russian defense ministers meet in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing, as the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation.
(2024-10-15). Police bust major online gambling ring. ecns.cn Chongqing police have cracked a major cross-border online gambling ring after more than three years of hard work, blocking the group's average annual outflow of nearly 10 billion yuan ($1.41 billion).
(2024-10-15). Fugitive accused of embezzling nearly 3 billion yuan. ecns.cn A court in Heilongjiang province has revealed details of a corruption case involving regional politician Li Chuanliang, a fugitive who is accused of holding illegal assets worth more than 3.1 billion yuan ($438 million).
(2024-10-15). The Badly Tarnished Nobel Peace Prize is Finally Awarded to a Group that Truly Deserves It. counterpunch.org 
Pity the Biden and Harris speechwriters tasked with composing a congratulatory comment for the head of state and the vice-head of state to offer to Toshiyuki Mimaki recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nihon Hidankyo, the organization of Hibakusha. (Hibakusha are the victims of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.)
(2024-10-15). Gun Violence Lowers Academic Achievement Especially for Black Children. counterpunch.org In early September, the United States experienced its 24th school shooting of the year. Since that incident at Apalachee High School in Georgia, there have been several additional school shootings. Gun violence in schools has increased in recent years (Figure 1), but sadly that is only a small slice of the gun violence that children
(2024-10-15). Is 2024, 1968 All Over Again? counterpunch.org 
Writing recently in the LA Progressive, Stephen Rhode lamented: I learned an important lesson in 1968. My conscience could not allow me to vote for [Democratic Party nominee and serving Vice-President] Humphrey because of his unflinching support of President Lyndon Johnson's dangerous escalation of that illegal war. So I voted for Dick Gregory, the Freedom and
(2024-10-15). How We the People Conduct Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
"I love working the polls!" a friend told me recently. "It strengthens my trust in the whole process. And it's fun getting to help eligible voters flex their civic muscles." I think about my friend's experience as I hear stories about mistrust in our elections. National and state laws set some guardrails for our elections,
(2024-10-15). Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: "Claim Denied" counterpunch.org 
Do you know that you're in good hands with Allstate? Or how about State Farm? Do you know that, like a good neighbor, State Farm is there? Of course you do. Insurance companies have been blasting slogans like these at us for years now. In 2022 alone, Allstate spent $617 million on advertising. State Farm spent an even more whopping $1.05 billion.
(2024-10-15). The Virtues of Selfies-ness Revisited. counterpunch.org 
In the past, I've written on (my friend and heroine) Caryn Ann Harlos's challenge to Colorado's law commanding that "[no] election official, watcher, or person shall reveal to any other person the name of any candidate for whom a voter has voted or communicate to another his opinion, belief, or impression as to how or
(2024-10-15). Cuba: Erick Hernandez to attempt new record in football dribbling. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Erick Hernandez, multiple world and Guinness record holder as football dribbler, will attempt a new world record on November 17, according to the player himself.
(2024-10-15). Cuban film show in Caracas to celebrate National Culture Day. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) In a joint effort by the Cuban Embassy in Venezuela and the local Cinematheque, Cuban films will be screened here from October 16 through 20, to celebrate Cuba's Culture Day on the 20th.
(2024-10-15). How the US Presidential Election may Turn November's European Political Community Summit Into a Fight Over Ukraine. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-10-15). To boost Ukraine's army, feared patrols hunt for potential conscripts. aljazeera.com Officials stalk nightclubs, concerts and subway stations, looking for men who cannot serve or refuse to join the army.
(2024-10-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 963. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 963rd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-15). The Present Crisis and the Future's Promise: A Call for Transformation. pressenza.com In this accelerated world, events unfold rapidly, often leaving us confused. We are in a moment of deep crisis, where our belief systems and understanding of the world are out of sync with human development and aspirations. | What is your state of mind? Are you looking to the past, trying to revive old ideas? Are you stuck in the present, swimming in turbulent waters? | The past occupies its own space, with its own rules—a place where beliefs and practices that no longer exist reside but still continue to weigh heavily on us. We often define ourselves — and others — by our past. By what we have…
(2024-10-15). Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership. pressenza.com In a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. | Zakharova's remarks, available on the official Russian Foreign Ministry website, suggest that the U.S. is actively promoting anti-Russian sentiment in African media.She stated, "We see this as Washington's attempt to undermine the fav…
(2024-10-15). Abortion Is A Fundamental Human Rights Issue. pressenza.com The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise with impunity, in consultation with her doctor only, who acts based on his/her professional ethics and responsibility. The right to abortion, or, as Vice President Harris put it in her debate with Donald Trump, "a woman's right to make decisions about her own body," is an unquestionable human right and may be the most critical issue discussed in the 2024 election camp…
(2024-10-15). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-15). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.
(2024-10-15). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-15). Thousands gather for Gaza in Istanbul on conflict anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands gather in Istanbul in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2024-10-15). Hamas: Israeli onslaught, siege meant to clear northern Gaza of Palestinians. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the Israeli military onslaught on the northern Gaza Strip is meant to clear the area of Palestinians and displace them towards south.
(2024-10-15). Over 200 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange. presstv.ir Police arrest more than 200 pro-Palestinian protesters staging a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange to demand an end to US support for Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza.
(2024-10-15). Family of 10 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza as UN condemns 'shameful violence'. presstv.ir At least 10 people from one family have been killed in a fresh Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-15). IRGC says US warships, bases 'within range', warns of retaliation if provoked. presstv.ir An advisor to the chief commander of the IRGC has warned the US against committing any "foolish act" vis-à -vis Iran.
(2024-10-15). US, Israeli officials hold daily meetings at base hosting notorious torture prison: Report. presstv.ir Report says American and Israeli officials have been holding daily meetings at an Israeli military base that hosts a notorious prison set up for torturing Palestinians.
(2024-10-15). Italy begins controversial migrant transfers to Albania. newarab.com 
Italy on Monday began transferring Sixteen migrants, all male, were aboard the Italian navy's Libra patrol vessel en route to Albania and expected to arrive Wednesday morning, a government source told AFP. | The would-be asylum seekers, 10 from Bangladesh and six from Egypt, were rescu…
(2024-10-15). UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel. newarab.com 
Britain has imposed sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations after The sanctions target senior figures in Iran's army, air force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development. | "Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East," British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. | "Following its ballistic missile att…
(2024-10-15). How a war between Israel and Iran could impact oil prices. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Egypt unveils new $14m plan to protect the Red Sea's coral reefs. newarab.com 
Egypt has recently In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the United States Agenc…
(2024-10-15). Arab American PAC rejects Trump, Harris over support for Israel. newarab.com 
The Arab American Political Action Committee said on Monday it will not endorse The
(2024-10-15). 'Back from the dead?' Iran Quds Force leader Qaani re-emerges. newarab.com 
Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Nilforoushan, a general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an
(2024-10-15). EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Israel expands use of 'suicide robots' in north Gaza assault. newarab.com 
Israel has ramped up its use of A report
(2024-10-15). Israel says Iran attack caused costliest damage since 7 October. newarab.com 
This makes it the most expensive attack since The 1 October airstrike prompted around 2,500 claims for compensation, with more than half related to damage to apartments and businesses, particularly in northern Tel A…
(2024-10-15). Nile River pact enters into force despite Egypt objections. newarab.com 
A landmark multinational agreement on managing the waters of the Nile River has entered into force – over the vehement objections of Egypt. | The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) took effect on Sunday after more than a decade of negotiations among countries that share the mighty river. | The Nile Basin Initiative – a partnership of 10 Nile riparian countries based in the Ugandan town of Entebbe – described the CFA as a "defining moment" in the history of the Nile Basin. | "(The agreement) is a testament to our collective determination to harness the Nile River for the benefit of all, ensu…
(2024-10-15). Pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside NY Stock Exchange. newarab.com 
About 200 demonstrators protesting The protesters chanted "Let Gaza live!" and "Up up with liberation, down down with occupation! in front of the stock exchange's landmark building in lower Manhattan. | "The reason we're here is to demand that the US government stop sending bombs to Israel and stop profiti…
(2024-10-15). Rights groups urged Egypt to investigate ex-detainee's death. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Is Syria next in Israel's crosshairs after Quneitra incursion. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). UN experts alarmed by treatment of migrants in Tunisia. newarab.com 
Migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims face alarming treatment in Tunisia, United Nations experts warned Monday. | They said human rights violations were taking place during rescue operations at sea, as people try to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, and in transfers to border areas with neighbouring Algeria and Libya. | "We have received shocking reports detailing dangerous manoeuvres when intercepting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at sea; physical violence, including beatings, threats of use of firearms; removal of engines and fuel; and capsizing of boats," the experts said in a statement.
(2024-10-15). Unexploded Israeli bombs: a hidden death for Gaza's displaced. newarab.com 
In front of a group of displaced children in In the show, Daqqa plays the role of a little girl wandering through the rubble of destroyed homes in search of her lost toy, and suddenly fell to the ground pretending to have been killed. | Abu Daqqa, who works at the Tamer…
(2024-10-15). Iran says 'no grounds' for indirect talks with US. newarab.com 
Iran said Monday it currently sees "no grounds" for its indirect talks with the United States via intermediary Oman, citing the crisis in the Middle East. | In June, Tehran said it had engaged in indirect talks with Washington via Muscat, despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations. | US news website Axios reported at the time that officials from Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman "on how to avoid escalating regional attacks". | On Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the Gulf sultanate as part of a regional tour in which he met allies and Middle East powers a…
(2024-10-15). Palestinians patients burned alive as Israel bombs Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
An The courtyard of the hospital in Deir Al-Balah was filled with makeshift tents housing displaced Palestinians who had nowhere else to go, following repeated forced evacuation orders from the Israeli army…
(2024-10-15). Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu wins Nobel economics prize. newarab.com 
Turkish-American academic Daron Acemoglu won the 2024 Nobel economics prize "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. | U.S.-based academics Simon Johnson and James Robinson also won the prize. | The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). | "Reducing the vast differences in income between countries is one of our time's greatest challenges. The laureates have de…
(2024-10-15). Taking stock of October 7: The view from the Arab world. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.
(2024-10-15). EU sanctions Iran over alleged missile transfers to Russia. aljazeera.com European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.
(2024-10-15). Malaysia's stock market, once dubbed 'world's worst', is making a comeback. aljazeera.com Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants.
(2024-10-15). Families want justice, 'blood money' for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia. aljazeera.com As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
(2024-10-15). Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana. aljazeera.com Scheduled for October 7 to mark one year since Israel's war on Gaza, the rally was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.
(2024-10-15). Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes monkey deaths. aljazeera.com Hong Kong's oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.
(2024-10-15). Harris slams Trump in Pennsylvania as US election race heats up. aljazeera.com Harris says second Trump term would be 'dangerous' as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.
(2024-10-15). North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar. aljazeera.com Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.
(2024-10-15). Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years. aljazeera.com Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.
(2024-10-15). Taiwan reports surrounded by 153 Chinese military aircraft during drills. aljazeera.com Exercises raise regional tension warns Taipei; US slams war games as it launches drills with Philippines.
(2024-10-15). Doctor pleads with world after attack on Gaza hospital grounds. aljazeera.com Mohammed Tahir, a UK doctor on his third medical mission to Gaza, pleads with the world to do more to end the war.
(2024-10-15). Palestinians in Gaza face asbestos danger from war rubble. aljazeera.com Asbestos in the vast piles of rubble left by Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza is a threat to Palestinians.
(2024-10-15). Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South. aljazeera.com North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.
(2024-10-15). Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.
(2024-10-15). Venezuela: Opposition Party Justice First Will Not Support 'Government in Exile'. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan far-right political party Justice First (PJ) approved a resolution agreeing not to support any "government in exile." This was revealed to Globovisión television station by internal sources of the political organization. | PJ members signed a document in which they ratified their decision not to support a "government in exile" despite pressure from a wing of the party. | They also said that they would not support additional sanctions against Venezuela, given that they threaten Venezuela's stability. | "Yesterday, we defeated them. We approved a document stating that we will not support any governme…
(2024-10-15). Venezuela's Attorney General: Lula & Boric Were Co-opted by the CIA. orinocotribune.com The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, pointed to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric as the "two spokesmen" of the Latin American left co-opted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). | The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office said that it has been "proven" that the Chilean president is a "CIA agent" and that "he is being followed now," according to Saab, by the Brazilian president who was also co-opted. | The prosecutor also said that the Brazilian president "is not the same. I met him in the Orinoco oil belt when I was governor of…
(2024-10-15). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). 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
(2024-10-15). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). PRC 75 today . cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Up to a dozen Tory MPs consider quitting over Labour's second job crackdown. leftfootforward.org A number of Tory MPs are said to be furious at the proposals and have threated to quit before the next general election.
(2024-10-15). Meaningful, long-term change cannot be achieved unless we fix our political system too. leftfootforward.org Labour won the election with promises to partially reform the Lords, clean up politics, and improve access to elections.
(2024-10-15). 1,296 families receive new housing under Brazilian My Home, My Life programme. tvbrics.com 
It is one of the main directions of the state housing policy…
(2024-10-15). China Unveils Ambitious Space Science Development Programme for 2024-2050. tvbrics.com 
The programme's roadmap is divided into three phases and will launch more than 30 space science missions…
(2024-10-15). Indian economy expects US$450 billion through 5G by 2040. tvbrics.com 
The 5G network already covers all 36 states in India…
(2024-10-15). Iran aims to increase renewable energy capacity. tvbrics.com 
This was announced by country's Energy Minister…
(2024-10-15). More than 259,000 visas are issued in Ethiopia in three months. tvbrics.com 
The largest tourist traffic is recorded in the capital Addis Ababa…
(2024-10-15). Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media launches global harmony initiative to celebrate cultural diversity. tvbrics.com 
This move will further social cohesion, raise cultural awareness, and develop cultural tourism…
(2024-10-15). DWP report reveals shocking reality of benefit claimants' lives — not that Starmer will act. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Tories sat on its own report showing that two thirds of indebted benefit claimants have gone without food. But the Labour Party government is now doing nothing about it, with Keir Starmer previously condemning benefits as "handouts from the state" that lack "dignity". Startling hypocrisy from […] | By
(2024-10-15). Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif. scmp.com Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial accused of Sara Sharif's murder alongside his partner, Beinash Batool, and brother, Faisal Malik.
(2024-10-15). Labour threw the planet under the (Air)bus — just as more damning climate news broke. thecanary.co 
The Labour government just announced a £1.1bn investment in a Stansted Airport expansion over the next five years, ultimately showing how little it cares about the planet and climate crisis: We are pleased to today release details of a £1.1bn investment programme in @STN_Airport over the next five years ‚úàÔ∏è Announced as part of the […] | By
(2024-10-15). More schools than ever are serving vegan meals in California. Here's how they did it. grist.org 
Three years ago, Erin Primer had an idea for a new summer program for her school district: She wanted students to learn about where their food comes from. Primer, who has worked in student nutrition within California's public school system for 10 years, applied for grant funding from the state to kick off the curriculum, and got it. Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn. "Many kids didn't know that corn grew in a really tall plant," said Primer. "They didn't know that it had a husk." | The curriculum, focused on bringing the farm i…
(2024-10-15). Trump's proposed mass deportations could 'decimate' the US food supply. grist.org 
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigns for a second term in the White House, the former president has repeatedly promised to enact the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. It's a bold threat that legal experts say should be taken seriously, despite the significant technical and logistical challenges posed by deporting Even if only somewhat successful, Trump's hard-line approach to immigration — with it…
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah Drone Attack Causes Panic Over Iron Dome as Israel's war on UN Peacekeepers Accelerates. bylinetimes.com 
Hezbollah drone attack that managed to elude its sophisticated air defence system, striking a military base of the elite Golani Brigade in northern Fearing another such attack Israeli intelligence is trying to work out what went wrong and how to avoid future drone attacks as Hezbollah steps up its rocket volleys, launching hundreds of missiles into Israel in the last few days as the Jewish state continues to blanket bomb
(2024-10-15). IRGC Quds Force Chief Makes Appearance in Tehran Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani ended speculation about his health by showing up at the Mehrabad Airport of Tehran early Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Spokesman Decries Fresh EU Sanctions on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran denounced the new sanctions the European Union and the UK have imposed on Iranian individuals and entities.
(2024-10-15). A 'culture of silence' threatens press freedom under El Salvador President Bukele >. Dánae Vílchez 
(2024-10-15). US journalist arrested in Israel over reporting on Iranian missiles. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-10-15). CPJ, partners urge Malta to reform, 7 years after Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. cpj.org
(2024-10-15). Slovak PM Fico attacks journalists as 'possessed by the devil'. dennikn.sk
(2024-10-15). In EU embezzlement trial, French far-right leader Le Pen answers questions about aides. scmp.com Marine Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally officials are accused of embezzling European Parliament money by creating fake jobs.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel. scmp.com Israel investigates how an exploding drone made it through its air defences and slammed into an army mess hall, killing 4 and injuring dozens.
(2024-10-15). Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint. scmp.com Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.
(2024-10-15). Tesla Optimus robots at Cybercab showcase were remotely controlled by humans. scmp.com The use of human input raises questions over the capabilities and market readiness of the bot, despite Elon Musk's enthusiasm.
(2024-10-15). Jew-hatred at United Nations could have been avoided. onlineopinion.com.au Article 80 preserved the legal rights vested in the Jewish people to reconstitute the Jewish National Home within 22% of the territory comprised in the 1922 Mandate for Palestine (…
(2024-10-15). Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An illustration of the "Yordani", a torture site within Nyarugenge and Rubavu prisons in Rwanda where detainees were forced into a tank filled with dirty water, submerged and beaten. | © 2024 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch…
(2024-10-15). Americans suing for right to buy Hermès Birkin bags add fraud, false advertising claims. scmp.com Plaintiffs in antitrust case over Hermès limiting ability to buy coveted bags to customers who purchase other items amend their complaint.
(2024-10-15). Nasa launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter's moon Europa can host life. scmp.com Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will take 5-1/2 years to reach Europa; blasted off from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
(2024-10-15). Nasa spacecraft blasts off for Jupiter's moon Europa in search of life. scmp.com After a journey of nearly 3 billion kilometres, Europa Clipper is expected to arrive in Jupiter's orbit in 2030.
(2024-10-15). Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits. scmp.com The US music mogul is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor.
(2024-10-15). Harris attacks Trump for his 'enemy from within' comments at Pennsylvania rally. scmp.com Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to America's democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.
(2024-10-15). Will China take a more hands-on approach to violence in Pakistan? scmp.com In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism.
(2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposed the soft underbelly of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…
(2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposes critical weaknesses of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…
(2024-10-15). Supreme Court Declines to Halt Punjab Panchayat Polls Amid Legal Disputes. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday opted not to intervene in halting the ongoing panchayat elections in Punjab, emphasizing the significant repercussions of interrupting an election process once polling has commenced. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, underscored the potential for chaos if the elections were disrupted at this stage.
(2024-10-15). Cocoa Surge: Ivory Coast's Sweet Return to Production Peak. devdiscourse.com The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) forecasts that Ivory Coast's cocoa production will bounce back to 2 million metric tons during the 2024/25 season. This marks a recovery from last season's 1.8 million tons, affected by unfavorable weather and plant diseases. An ICCO expert shared this anonymously with Reuters.
(2024-10-15). China's Strategic War Games: A New Warning for Taiwan. devdiscourse.com In a bold military maneuver, China conducted intensive war games around Taiwan, drawing swift condemnation from both Taipei and Washington. The exercises, which included simulated attacks and naval deployments, were a stern warning against what China claims are Taiwan's "separatist acts."
(2024-10-15). India to procure 31 Predator drones from US defence major General Atomics under government-to-government framework: Officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-15). India-US Predator drone deal: Indian Navy to get 15 Sea Guardian drones, Indian Air Force and Army to receive eight Sky Guardian drones each. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-15). Maharashtra's New Faces: Oath of Secrecy Before Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Just before the Maharashtra assembly elections announcement, seven new members of the legislative council were sworn into office by the governor on Tuesday. These newly appointed MLCs hail from a mix of political backgrounds, with the BJP nominating three, while the Shiv Sena and NCP have secured two members each.
(2024-10-15). Britain Freezes Security Talks with Georgia Amid Democratic Concerns. devdiscourse.com Britain has suspended its annual security dialogue with Georgia and cancelled other defense discussions due to concerns about democratic erosion in the country, according to Britain's ambassador to Tbilisi, Gareth Ward, during an interview released on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Tragic Drowning Incident Shakes Odisha Village. devdiscourse.com In a tragic event on Tuesday morning, a 13-year-old girl and her younger brother drowned in a pond in Odisha's Khurda district. The siblings, identified as Subhashree Jena and her brother Bhagirathi Jena, were bathing in a pond in Subala village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar when the incident occurred.
(2024-10-15). China Targets Taiwan's Defenders: Sanctions on Businessman Tsao and Lawmaker Shen. devdiscourse.com China has intensified its stance regarding Taiwan by imposing sanctions on notable figures involved in pro-independence activities. The targeted individuals include Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen, both associated with the Black Bear Academy, an organization accused of inciting separatist sentiments on the island.
(2024-10-15). DEFENCE TEAM: None of the prosecution witnesses placed Lugoloobi at the scene of crime. independent.co.ug 
Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to acquit him. The submissions were …
(2024-10-15). Uganda receives UK support as Mpox cases race toward 100. independent.co.ug 
Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which spreads through close contact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to benefit from a £1 million (Approx. Shs 4.9billion) contribution from the UK government to bolster its response to the growing Mpox outbreak, which has now reached 80 …
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases. Learn more about how Mayo Clinic experts are utilizing these tools…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: Oct. 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I've been feeling physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities. I struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks. Are there strategies to help me find emotional balance? ANSWER: Turning on the news or opening a newspaper to see local and world events can bring out strong emotions and stressors. In addition to the…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Building resilience to tame anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as…
(2024-10-15). Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers recently reported that while death rates for the most common type of uterine cancer — endometrioid cancer — remained stable, deaths from rare and aggressive types of uterine cancer increased significantly each year…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic secures ARPA-H award to build a living pharmacy within the body for inflammatory disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is the prime site for an ARPA-H award to develop an implantable device that acts as a living pharmacy, triggering a "cell factory" in the body to treat inflammatory disease. ARPA-H, short for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. It supports research for potentially transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs. The award for up to $42.8 million for Engage Assess…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon researchers secure ARPA-H award for multiyear implantable device research for diabetes and obesity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers will join collaborators on a federally-funded project to improve the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Health System discusses advancements in breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. "In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new screening options go well beyond traditional mammography and have made great advancements in early detection," says Tara Krosch, M.D., regional vice chair of clinical practice for surgical specialties, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota. "As we all know,…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How excessive daytime sleepiness can affect heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, explains the difference between being tired and being sleepy and how excessive daytime sleepiness can have a negative effect on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-7jHlm8PdpU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). 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…
(2024-10-15). Frailty linked to poor outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study has linked frailty to poor outcomes for patients suffering from pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung.
(2024-10-15). Radiopharmaceutical therapy shows favorable results for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The following press release was distributed by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Phase 2 clinical trial finds 177Lu-Dotatate may extend progression-free survival for patients with no other options to manage recurrent disease WASHINGTON — A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early signs for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The nonrandomized phase 2 study's findings were presented…
(2024-10-15). Regenerative Medicine Minnesota awards 13 research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative Medicine Minnesota (RMM) has awarded 13 grants totalling $4.3 million to support discovery, development, translation and commercialization of regenerative medicine-based innovations to improve human health in Minnesota and beyond. The award-winning projects and awardees for 2024 are: Clinical Trial Award: Phase 1 Study of Intravenous Administration of Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy for Individuals with Propionic Acidemia Michael Barry, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Propionic acidemia (PA) is a severe metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the…
(2024-10-15). Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions about breast cancer asked by people of all ages and backgrounds. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer…
(2024-10-15). 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: Treating breast cancer through surgery 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.‚Å ‚Å "There are only two surgical options: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are 100 reasons why women choose one thing or another,"…
(2024-10-15). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Russia: Opening of criminal proceedings against human rights defender Ilya Shumanov. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). 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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(2024-10-15). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
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(2024-10-15). 2024 World day against the death penalty. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). For the sake of a vibrant democracy, we are advocating for the rule of law in France. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Montana is Not "a Product" and Government is Not "a Business" counterpunch.org 
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has boasted that "Montana is an easy product to sell" and recently referred to himself as our state's CEO. He's dead wrong on both counts. Montana is a state, not a product — and government is not a business. We have elected officials whose duty it is to serve the people
(2024-10-15). Politics in the Trenches: Ukrainian Soldiers Express Concern About US Support As Election Looms. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-10-15). In Geneva, Qalibaf says echoing voice of 'oppressed but strong Lebanon'. presstv.ir The Iranian Parliament speaker was addressing the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva.
(2024-10-15). Euro-Med censures Israel's use of bomb-laden drones in northern Gaza. presstv.ir The rights organization says the Israeli army is escalating its genocide against Palestinians by committing more massacres in northern Gaza.
(2024-10-15). Iran, Oman call for urgent international action to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza, Lebanon. presstv.ir The Iranian and Omani foreign ministers call for an immediate international intervention to end Israel's genocide and aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-15). US-Israeli spy cell promoted normalization with Tel Aviv, gathered intel. on Yemen targets: Report. presstv.ir Report reveals how a US-Israeli spy cell tried to promote normalization of Yemen's relations with the Israeli regime and gather intelligence for Saudi airstrikes against the nation.
(2024-10-15). UN Rejects Israeli Demands, Won't Withdraw Peacekeepers From Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Despite an incident Sunday in which Israeli tanks forced their way into a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon and ended up firing near the base, wounding a number of personnel, the UN has rejected Israeli calls to withdraw from the area. The UN Security Council issued a statement expressing support for the UNIFIL monitoring …
(2024-10-15). Borrell: EU nations took too long to condemn Israel's attacks on UNIFIL. presstv.ir The EU chief slams Israel's attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah hits Israeli naval base in Haifa after deadly drone strike. presstv.ir The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement launches a retaliatory attack on an Israeli naval base in Haifa.
(2024-10-15). G N Saibaba was killed by wrongful imprisonment and medical neglect. peoplesdispatch.org Human rights defender and academic G N Saibaba was over 90% handicapped and during his years in prison was repeatedly denied bail by the courts and denied timely treatment for his various medical issues.
(2024-10-15). Direct Job Creation in America with Steven Attewell (New Transcript!). mronline.org 
This month we are re-publishing our conversation with Steven Attewell along with a new written transcript and episode graphic. Attewell is author of the incredible book, People Must Live by Work: Direct Job Creation in America from FDR to Reagan, published in 2018 by University of Pennsylvania Press. The book examines the history of job creation programs in the United States from the Great Depression to the Humphrey-Hawkins Act of 1978.
(2024-10-15). Report: Israel Plans To Strike Iran Before US Presidential Election. news.antiwar.com Israel is planning to launch its expected attack on Iran before the US presidential elections are held on November 5, The Washington Post reported on Monday. An unnamed official told…
(2024-10-15). A fatal development. indybay.org Britain appears to have given the green light for Ukrainian army missile strikes deep into Russia, The Guardian reported. According to the report, the British government has decided to allow Kiev to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to attack Russia. The US is also said to be willing to relax its restrictions on the use of long-range weapons.
(2024-10-15). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-15). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-15). Iran intelligence forces arrest two terror teams in southeastern province. presstv.ir Iranian intelligence forces arrest two teams associated with a notorious terrorist group in the southeast of the country.
(2024-10-15). Araghchi: Indirect Iran-US talks halted due to situation in region. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the process of indirect talks through Oman has been halted due to the specific circumstances in the region.
(2024-10-15). Explainer: How Hezbollah drone evaded Iron Dome and hit Israeli military base in Haifa? presstv.ir Hezbollah drone strike on an Israeli training camp for the Golani Brigade south of occupied Haifa yet again demonstrated the movement's military capacity and vulnerability of the Israeli military.
(2024-10-15). Pezeshkian: No need for outsiders, regional states can ensure own security. presstv.ir The Iranian president underscored the significance of observing territorial integrity of all states.
(2024-10-15). Israeli army chief: Hezbollah drone strike 'difficult and painful'. presstv.ir The Israeli military chief has described the Hezbollah attack on a training base in the occupied territories that killed at least four soldiers and injured dozens mores as "difficult and painful".
(2024-10-15). Sudani: Iran supports political process in Iraq, fight against terror. presstv.ir The Iraqi prime minister praises relations with Iran.
(2024-10-15). Our favorite rogue state. indybay.org Israel's government makes no secret of the fact that it deliberately allows civilians to be killed. This does not change the German establishment's loyalty.
(2024-10-15). Ute March to Dangerous White Mesa Uranium Mill, Demanding Shut Down in Utah. indybay.org White Mesa Ute marched in protest of the uranium mill in southeastern Utah poisoning their community. The mill is now bringing in radioactive ore from the Grand Canyon on a deadly haul route, and radioactive waste from Europe and Japan.
(2024-10-15). If Trump Wins, Fascism, Project 2025, The Trade Unions & Democracy. indybay.org The possibility of a Trump government and what it would mean for working people and the trade unions was the focus of this program. Trade unionists talk about what fascism is and how a Trump presidency would mean to the unions, organizing and worker rights.
(2024-10-15). Friday 11/15: Santa Cruz Bread & Roses Fall Fundraiser. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-10-15). Thursday 10/17: Green Film Festival of San Francisco. indybay.org 4-Star Theater | 2200 Clement St | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2024-10-15). The Heat: ASEAN Summit. america.cgtn.com 
The leaders of Southeast Asian countries gathered in Laos this year for the annual ASEAN summit. Among areas of focus, they agreed to upgrade a free trade agreement with China. What is the importance of Southeast Asia for the global economy? | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-10-15). Watch: Dozens burnt alive as Israel bombs tented camp in Gaza. ummid.com Dozens of displaced Palestinians have been feared burnt alive after Israeli Occupation Forces bombed a tented camp in the grounds of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Sunday October 14, 2024.
(2024-10-15). Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence: meeting with Ambassador of India to the UN in New York. pressenza.com Today, Monday, October 14, 2024, a delegation of World without Wars and Violence and the core team of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence, composed of Alessandro Capuzzo from Italy, Juan Gomez from Chile, and Vanessa Vaglio from Costa Rica, met with the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Mr. Parvathaneni Harish and Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer to the United Nations of the University for Peace, at the offices of the Indian Embassy in New York. Parvathaneni Harish and Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer to the United Nations of the University for Peace,…
(2024-10-15). Estonia 45th country to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Estonia Sunday October 13, 2024 signed the Artemis Accords becoming the 45th country to join the United States, Saudi Arabia, India and other signatories agreeing to the safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
(2024-10-15). Israeli Army Chief killed in Hezbollah attack; Rumors, say local media. ummid.com Israeli Army Chief Herzi Halevi has been killed in the Hezbollah drone attack Sunday October 13, 2024, multiple reports claimed but the local media refuted them as 'rumours'.
(2024-10-15). President Maduro on October 12: 'Nothing To Celebrate—Neither Hispanic Day nor Race Day'. orinocotribune.com 
During the great Indigenous and Afro-descendant march commemorating the Day of Indigenous Resistance in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro said in an interview that there is nothing to celebrate this October 12th and recalled that the greatest genocide in the history of humanity has been ongoing since 1492. | "Fascism is the heir and direct expression of colonialism," said the president during the march. "Today's fascism is the heir of the worst in the history of humanity. We are the heirs of the most noble and beautiful resistance: the heirs of Guaicaipuro, which represents our dignity. We are the revolutionari…
(2024-10-15). Ex-Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddiqui shot dead. ummid.com Former Maharashtra Minister and once a top Mumbai Congress leader, Baba Siddiqui, died after being shot at near his office in Bandra Saturday October 12, 2024.
(2024-10-15). DTE Maha Post HSC Diploma 2024 CAP Round 1 Option Submission Starts. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has started from Saturday October 12, 2024 online submission of options and choice filling (D Pharm Option Form) for CAP Round 1 of Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Counselling 2024 through its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-10-15). "Final de fotografía" radiohc.cu El "final de fotografía" en una carrera deportiva, es la reproducción de la llegada de los competidores a la línea de meta, con tal precisión que, en caso de ser necesario, pueda dilucidar el vencedor en un final tan disputado, que el ojo humano no pudiera diferenciar.
(2024-10-15). Presidente de Nicaragua abogó por fin del genocidio israelí en Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) El presidente nicaragàºense, Daniel Ortega, abogó por el fin de la política genocida que mantiene hoy el Gobierno de Israel contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza y otras naciones vecinas como Líbano y Siria.
(2024-10-15). Cuba reafirma solidaridad con Palestina frente a genocidio israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Cuba mantiene su respaldo a la causa del pueblo de Palestina frente al genocidio del gobierno sionista de Israel, que expande hoy sus ataques a toda la región y afecta a naciones como Líbano, Siria y Yemen.
(2024-10-15). Parques solares fotovoltaicos en Cuba: proyecto basado en ciencia e innovación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Eliminar las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico, a partir de incrementar la capacidad de generación en el país y a su vez la eficiencia energética, es uno de los más grandes retos que tiene por delante el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN): los caminos para lograr ese propósito son múltiples y complejos.
(2024-10-15). 60 años de una medalla histórica: °Altar para Enrique Figuerola! cubadebate.cu Este martes 15 de octubre todos los cubanos festejaremos los 60 años de la plata olímpica de nuestro velocista Enrique Figuerola en Tokio 1964. El hecho trascendental merecería poner su nombre en lo más alto del altar del movimiento deportivo cubano. Por eso he decidido adelantarme 24 horas y compartir esta entrevista que me diera El Fígaro hace unos años.
(2024-10-15). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: Bloqueo y finanzas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué elementos se tienen en cuenta, y cuáles no, en los cálculos que se hacen para conocer cuantitativamente las afectaciones y los perjuicios del bloqueo contra nuestro país? øCómo impacta al sector bancario y financiero cubanos? øDe qué formas afecta los ingresos del país, la exportaciones e importaciones, las remesas y la inversión extranjera? øPodemos desarrollarnos a pesar de estas circunstancias?.
(2024-10-15). Instalación de parques solares fotovoltaicos en Cuba: Proyecto basado en ciencia e innovación. cubadebate.cu La reunión del Consejo Nacional de Innovación, que preside el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, evaluó la marcha del Proyecto Estratégico "Instalación de los parques solares fotovoltaicos y eólicos para el incremento de la capacidad de generación en el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional".
(2024-10-15). Vice primer ministro cubano destacó en Roma apoyo de la FAO a su país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) mantiene hoy firme apoyo a planes de desarrollo de Cuba en esos sectores, destacó en Roma el vice primer ministro de esa nación Jorge Luis Tapia.
(2024-10-15). Cubamodela lanza nuevo departamento de electrodomésticos. cubadebate.cu Con más de una decena de artículos, la tienda online Cubamodela lanzó su nuevo departamento de electrodomésticos, un paso más en la misión de ofrecer productos de calidad a precios competitivos dentro del mercado cubano.
(2024-10-15). Acting US labour secretary Julie Su intervenes in Boeing machinists strike. scmp.com Top US labour official met with leaders of Boeing and striking union workers as month-long stoppage takes toll on planemaker.
(2024-10-15). Previsto amplio intercambio en visita ministerial de Transporte. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Una visita ministerial encabezada por el titular de Transporte Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila sostendrá encuentros formales o informalmente, de manera programada o inesperada con trabajadores del sector y la población.
(2024-10-15). Numerosas actividades en Chile a cinco años del estallido social. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Decenas de actividades se preparan hoy en Chile en ocasión del quinto aniversario del estallido social del 18 de octubre de 2019, cuando millones de personas se movilizaron contra el neoliberalismo y las desigualdades sociales.
(2024-10-15). El municipio, actor clave para el desarrollo en el ámbito local. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) La importancia de la reunión de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores, como espacio ideal para seguir construyendo nuestro socialismo desde el barrio, fue ratificada por el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido y presidente del Parlamento, Esteban Lazo Hernández.
(2024-10-15). Otorga el CITMA Premios a los resultados científicos más relevantes de 2022 y 2023. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente otorgó sus Premios Especiales a los resultados de mayor relevancia científica, impacto económico, impacto social, mayor relevancia para el medio ambiente y mayor integración de los años 2022 y 2023.
(2024-10-15). Las 3 del día: Marcha en solidaridad con Palestina y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos al podcast Las 3 del día. Este 14 de octubre la periodista Angélica Arce Montero les estará comentando cuáles fueron las noticias más destacadas de la jornada en nuestro sitio web. Traemos de todo un poco en materia informativa: nacionales, internacionales, culturales, deportivas y otras sorpresas.
(2024-10-14). Pakistan Pins Big Hopes On SCO Meet Amid Terror Attacks; Jaishankar To Spoil Game? Explained. hindustantimes.com Pakistan is excited as it is set to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet. The SCO meet will take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16. The meeting assumes immense significance for Islamabad as the country is still gripped with an economic crisis. Meanwhile, a surge in terrorist attacks, especially after two Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide bomb blast in Karachi, put the Pakistani regime in dock ahead of the global summit. In this episode of the South Asia diary, strategic affairs expert Sushant Sareen decodes how SCO is unlikely to help Pakistan.
(2024-10-14). Nuclear Weapons: The Price. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – The US is set to spend an estimated $1.7 trillion to revamp its nuclear arsenal. The spending spree is underway in at least 23 states and follows a decades-long freeze on designing, building or testing new nuclear weapons. Along with the subs, a new fleet of bomber jets, land-based missiles and thermonuclear warheads.
(2024-10-14). An Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities could backfire. aljazeera.com And recent Iraqi history can tell us how.
(2024-10-14). Israel's Genocide Day 374: Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital burns patients alive. mondoweiss.net 
Israel bombed displacement shelters across Gaza and aid distribution points in Jabalia, while Hezbollah intensified its fire on Haifa and Tel Aviv amid Israel's continued bombardment of southern Lebanese towns.
(2024-10-14). Critics charge Ta-Nehisi Coates didn't spend enough time in Palestine to learn the truth. They're wrong. mondoweiss.net 
Pro-Israel critics are panicking at the success of Ta-Nehisi Coates's new book, "The Message," and they have honed in on an argument to discredit him that doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny.
(2024-10-14). Kiev Issues A New 'Victory Plan' For Ukraine Consisting Of Endless War. popularresistance.org In the second half of September, Ukrainian authorities have been particularly active with foreign policy, against a backdrop of uncertainty over the outcome of the elections to take place in the United States on November 5. Americans will vote for a president on that date, and also for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate. | The continuation by Ukraine of its military operations against Russia is essential to Kiev's continued hold on power, but Ukraine is completely dependent financially and militarily on the United States and European Union. Volodymyr Zelensky,…
(2024-10-14). Los Angeles Tenant Union Founders' Call To Action. popularresistance.org Tracy Rosenthal and Leo Vilchis first met in 2012 through an activist art project in Los Angeles called the School of Echoes. The project took Vilchis, Rosenthal and others to six different L.A. communities on listening tours to hear residents' concerns. The concerns they encountered were largely about displacement, gentrification and the feeling that people were being pushed from their communities. | Their attempt to address these problems led to the creation of the Los Angeles Tenants Union, which has a membership of 3000 due-paying households. And over the past 9 years, the pair has worked alongside some of th…
(2024-10-14). Richmond's Progressive Alliance Has Made City Hall Better For Twenty Years. popularresistance.org Richmond, California – On a Saturday evening last spring, Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) co-chair Claudia Jimenez hosted a high-spirited rally and party with 200 supporters of her re-election campaign for the Richmond City Council. | Jimenez is a 46-year-old immigrant from Columbia, who worked as an architect and community organizer before seeking elected office four years ago in her diverse, blue-collar city of 114,000, that's 80-percent non-white. | On the 7-member council, which includes an RPA majority, she has immersed herself in municipal finance questions, public safety issues, and the longstanding ch…
(2024-10-14). Exclusive: CIA Spy Ring Promoted LGBTQ Causes and Israel Normalization in Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
Exclusive MintPress access reveals the CIA's efforts to promote homosexuality and normalize relations with Israel in Yemen through a vast spy network involving blackmail and sectarian manipulation.
(2024-10-14). Natural Disasters vs War Crimes — American Media Has Chosen. mintpressnews.com While the East Coast faces devastation from two hurricanes, media coverage turns toward Israel's conflicts and U.S. election campaigns, leaving residents wondering why foreign aid flows while disaster relief falls short.
(2024-10-14). It's not over! Fight back against the Uhuru 3 'conspiracy' verdict! workers.org 
The message below is excerpted from an Oct. 9 statement posted on handsoffuhuru.org. The Uhuru 3 — African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and supporters Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel — were acquitted on Sept. 13 of bogus federal charges accusing them of being Russian agents. However, they were . . . |
(2024-10-14). Ukraine solidarity against wars in Europe, West Asia. workers.org 
The Union of Political Emigrants and Political Prisoners of Ukraine and International Anti-Fascist Solidarity with Ukraine issued the statement below in September 2024. Activists hold monthly protests against NATO's escalating war in Eastern Europe. Boulder, Colorado, July 2024. Photo websource: Boulder Weekly We appeal for the cessation of arms supplies . . . |
(2024-10-14). Palestinian resistance salutes Hezbollah attack on Israeli occupiers. workers.org 
The following statement was issued by the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement Central Media on Sunday, Oct. 13 on Resistance News Network. Map shows location of Binyamina Base south of Haifa in occupied Palestine. We congratulate the qualitative operation carried out by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon by targeting a sensitive zionist . . . |
(2024-10-14). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-14). Resistance Pact Signs 'Israel's' Death Warrant. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg All the pact's signatories will provide "comprehensive" economic, military, and political assistance to one another, should they come under attack from the Zionist entity or its allies. On October 7, it was announced that Iran's parliament is drafting a defense and security pact, which will formally bind the Resistance, "and their supporting countries," together in…
(2024-10-14). Cuban president leads march for Palestine in Havana. plenglish.com Participants gathered at Fragua Martiana and proceeded to walk to the Anti-imperialist Tribune, to denounce the genocide that the Israeli Government has been perpetrating for more than a year against the Palestinian civilian population and in other nations in the Middle East. | The demonstration is denouncing the complicity of the United States in the Zionist military onslaught that has killed more than 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip, including many women and children, and more than 2,000 in Lebanon. | Also present in the march are National People's Power Assembly President Esteban Lazo and Prime Minister Manue…
(2024-10-14). Cubans march for peace in solidarity with Palestine. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of Cubans of all ages marched Monday here demanding an end to the genocide committed by the Zionist Government of Israel against the Palestinian people and its attacks on other nations in the Middle East.
(2024-10-14). Nicaragua Severs Diplomatic Relations With 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com The government of Nicaragua announced the breaking of diplomatic relations with the "fascist and genocidal" government of "Israel." | Considering the Nicaraguan National Assembly's resolution condemning the acts of genocide by the Zionist entity against the Palestinian people, the government of President Daniel Ortega announced on Friday, October 11, that it has broken off diplomatic relations with the entity. | In a statement, the government of Nicaragua condemned the genocide and "the occupation and constant aggression against the Life and Dignity of the People of Palestine, which is now being expanded against…
(2024-10-14). Iran, France Discuss Truce in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and France weighed plans to ensure a ceasefire between the Lebanese Hezbollah and the Zionist regime.
(2024-10-14). Iran Pushing to Bring Israel to Account for Assassination of IRGC General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted the efforts to hold the Zionist regime accountable for the assassination of IRGC commander General Abbas Nilforoushan, who was martyred along with the secretary general of Hezbollah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on September 27.
(2024-10-14). Democracy Now! 2024-10-14 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 14, 2024; "Under Siege": Hospital Director in N. Gaza Refuses to Leave Patients Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders; "Every Day Is a Breaking Point": North Gaza Desperate for Medicine, Fuel, Food, Water & Shelter; "Surrender or Starve": Israel Weighs Plan to Liquidate Northern Gaza as Siege on Jabaliya Intensifies; Israel Attacks U.N. Peacekeeping Forces as U.S. Sends 100 Troops Anticipating Conflict with Iran | Headlines for October 14, 2024; "Under Siege": Hospital Director in N. Gaza Refuses to Leave Patients Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders; "…
(2024-10-14). Israel's "Surrender Or Starve" Will Admittedly Block All Aid, UNIFIL Gas Attack & Elon's Great Reset. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (10/14/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-10-14). "Under Siege": Hospital Director in N. Gaza Refuses to Leave Patients Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Mohammed Salha, the acting director of Al-Awda Hospital at the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, as Israel continues to escalate attacks against northern Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering implementing a "surrender or starve" policy there. Palestinians in north Gaza report Israeli forces are conducting a strict and deadly siege while bombing more tent encampments, hospitals and schools this weekend. "They are putting the people and the hospitals under siege," says Salha, who notes Israel has ordered the hospital to evacuate. "We…
(2024-10-14). Headlines for October 14, 2024. democracynow.org U.S. to Send Anti-Missile Defense System & 100 Troops to Israel, Israel Bombs Tent Encampment at Gaza Hospital & School Shelter in Latest Massacres, Israeli Siege in Northern Gaza Continues as Netanyahu Considers "Surrender or Starve" Policy, Hezbollah Drone Strike on Israeli Army Base Kills 4 Soldiers, 60+ Injured, Israel Accused of Committing War Crimes by Attacking U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon, Spanish PM Urges EU Nations to Suspend Trade and Arms Deals with Israel, Trump Threatens to Deploy Troops on U.S. Soil to Target "Radical Left", Ex-General Mark Milley Calls Trump "Total Fa…
(2024-10-14). "Surrender or Starve": Israel Weighs Plan to Liquidate Northern Gaza as Siege on Jabaliya Intensifies. democracynow.org 
We speak with the reporter who revealed the Israeli plan to displace or kill the entire Palestinian population of north Gaza. Israeli Major General Giora Eiland has proposed ordering everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate within one week, after which Israel will conduct a total siege on the area and deem anyone who remains an eligible target for military attack. "Are we talking about Israel committing an extermination of hundreds of tens of thousands of people if they will choose to stay?" asks Meron Rapoport, editor and writer at Local Call and columnist at +972 Magazine, who says many areas in Gaza h…
(2024-10-14). USA [aka evil empire] Deploys THAAD Missile System and 100 Troops to Israel. transcend.org 13 Oct 2024 – The Pentagon announced today it is deploying a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, a strong show of support for attacks against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza; part of the US and Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran.
(2024-10-14). Lebanon: CIA Ramp Up Intel Gathering to Support Israel's War. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The CIA may have played a role in Israel's recent attempt to assassinate an official from Hezbollah's political wing in the center of Beirut. The CIA has sent additional agents to Lebanon and has increased its communications with Lebanese military, security, and political officials in an effort to obtain information about Hezbollah, and…
(2024-10-14). Israel does what it does; it was always planned this way. thealtworld.com Playing nice' won't change its paradigm. Failure does. | With the assassination of Sayed Hassan Nasrallah and a number of the Hizbullah senior leadership in Beirut — expressly without prior warning being given to the Pentagon — Netanyahu fired the start gun on an implicit Israeli widening of war to — using Israel's term — the 'octopus' tentacles': Hizbullah in Lebanon; Ansarullah in Yemen; the Syrian government and the Iraqi Hash'ad A-Shaabi forces. | Well, after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and part of Hizbullah's leadership cadre (including a senior Iranian general), Iran —…
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(2024-10-14). Israel burns displaced Palestinians alive in central Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The images of displaced Palestinians being burned alive by Israeli attacks sparked outrage across the world as Israel appears to be no closer to heeding international calls for a ceasefire.
(2024-10-14). International Criminal Court to resume investigations in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, informed on Monday that he will reactivate investigations on alleged crimes committed since January 2022 in the province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
(2024-10-14). Israel Attacks U.N. Peacekeeping Forces as U.S. Sends 100 Troops Anticipating Conflict with Iran. democracynow.org 
Israel is facing international condemnation after repeatedly attacking U.N. peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon. At least five members of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, have been injured in recent days. The U.N. also accused Israel of forcibly entering and destroying part of a UNIFIL base near the Israeli border after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called to remove the peacekeeping forces from the region. "The message of Israel is we don't care about anything except Israel, and we will destroy the whole region if we need to," says Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American jo…
(2024-10-14). 2024 Nobel Literature Prize: Han Kang Refuses to Celebrate Award while People Die in Wars. transcend.org 11 Oct 2024 – Han Kang, the first Korean to win the Nobel Prize in literature, has declined to hold a press conference; she cites the global tragedies of the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Palestine genocide.
(2024-10-14). Palestinians' Liberation Struggle Needs Solidarity: Cambodians Respond with Love & Art. transcend.org 5 Oct 2024 – "Cambodians have spoken against the hypocrisy of Western governments preaching human rights, international law and the rule-based world order while condoning, aiding and abetting genocide in Cambodia in 1975-1979 and again today in Palestine."
(2024-10-14). Powerlessness over Genocide. transcend.org US political elites are not powerless to restrain the rogue Israeli regime: They are powerless to act against the grotesque lobby—AIPAC ⚪ to which they have sold themselves, their souls, their country.
(2024-10-14). US Arms Dealers Witness 'Record Profits' from Israel's Year-Long Genocide in Gaza, War on Lebanon. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – The US and Israel's ongoing military escalation across West Asia has helped the aerospace and defense industry outperform expectations.
(2024-10-14). We Must Purge Genocide From The Marrow Of Our Bones. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Israeli outlet Haaretz has a new article out titled " Haa…
(2024-10-14). Spain, Ireland ask EU to halt trade deal with Israel over human rights abuses. skwawkbox.org 
At least some prime ministers know how to stand up to genocidal regime The Spanish and Irish governments have asked the European Union to suspend the 'EU-Israel Association Agreement' (EUIAA) trade deal because Israel's genocide in Gaza and attacks on Lebanon are in breach of the agreement's human rights clause. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has …
(2024-10-14). European, Arab countries concerned over Israeli actions against UNRWA. haaretz.com 'Israel has justified criticism against UNWRA,' a Western diplomat said. 'But if Israel brings about the collapse of this organization, it must present a convincing alternative,' or else it will be left responsible for thousands of Palestinians…
(2024-10-14). Israeli Troops Fire at 3 UNIFIL Positions in Southern Lebanon, U.N. Source Says. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – Israeli troops opened fire at three positions held by U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon today. The source said one of the locations fired at was the main base of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon-UNIFIL at Naqoura.
(2024-10-14). Palestine and the People of the World. transcend.org 9 Oct 2024 – Israel's wanton aggression against Lebanon has overshadowed an important decision made by the UN General Assembly linked to the violence and wars that mark our present moment in history.
(2024-10-14). Araghchi's Message to Gulf States: An Olive Branch in One Hand, a Weapon in the Other. libya360.wordpress.com Masoud Sadrmohammadi On the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent travels in West Asia As Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon and conducts limited ground operations along the border, extending the flames of war from Gaza to the wider Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister has undertaken a series of diplomatic trips across the region over the past…
(2024-10-14). UN official stresses the need of UNIFIL presence in Lebanon. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The spokesperson for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Andrea Tenenti said its presence of is more crucial than ever, responding to Israeli pressure for its withdrawal.
(2024-10-14). Israeli Strike On Northern Lebanon Christian Village Kills at Least 22. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Israeli warplanes carried out an attack on a small apartment building in the northern Lebanese village of Aitou, in the Christian-majority Zgharta District. At least 22 people have been killed in the attack, according to the Lebanese Red Cross, which also wounded at least eight. There has been no official comment from the …
(2024-10-14). In Lebanon, The U.S. Blob Is Eyeing A Tired, Failed Strategy. progressivehub.net JENNIFER KAVANAGH | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2024-10-14). UN Security Council says UNIFIL must be protected after Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Security Council urges all parties to respect 'safety, security of UNIFIL personnel and premises' in southern Lebanon.
(2024-10-14). Attacks on UNIFIL Peacekeepers May Be War Crimes: UN Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres cautioned that assaults on peacekeepers "may constitute a war crime," following an incident in which Israeli tanks attacked a UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, his spokesperson said on Sunday.
(2024-10-14). Iran, China FMs Discuss Middle East Tensions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and China talked about the latest developments in the West Asia and the ways to relieve the regional tensions amid the Israeli regime's onslaught on Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-14). Inside the underground command center where Hezbollah planned to take over northern Israel. haaretz.com A visit to southern Lebanon shows the depth and complexity of the tunnels and war rooms built by Hezbollah, for both offensive and defensive purposes. No aerial campaign can replace what the Israeli army is doing there now…
(2024-10-14). After Banning UN Chief, Netanyahu's Chilling Threat On Camera; Israel To Launch War On UNIFIL Now. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 13 asked the UN chief to "immediately" move UNIFIL forces in Lebanon out of "harm's way". This comes after several UN peacekeepers were injured in Israeli attacks. Notably, Israel has banned the UN Chief from the country over his "failure" to mention Iran by name in his condemnation of the missile attack on October 1.
(2024-10-14). After Bleeding IDF In Lebanon, Hezbollah Injures 70 People In Israel; Double Blow For Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Around 70 people have been injured, including some critically, in a drone strike by Hezbollah in central Israel on October 13. The IDF said two drones were headed for Israel, of which one was shot down over sea, while the other made an impact, Times of Israel reported. Sirens were reportedly not heard ahead of the attack.
(2024-10-14). After Drone Strike, Hezbollah Deep Rocket Barrage; Israelis Flee In Panic; 4th Day Of Haifa Attack. hindustantimes.com After a deadly drone strike on Oct 13, Hezbollah on Oct 14 launched a rocket barrage at Israel. Rockets fired from Lebanon triggered sirens in various parts of Israel on Oct 14. IDF said it intercepted all the rockets from the barrage fired at central Israel. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-14). Iran Launches Attack Plan In Arab Nation Hours After Threatening To Kill US Troops? Big Houthi Meet. hindustantimes.com As the U.S. sends reinforcements to Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Houthi leader Mohammed Abdelsalam in Muscat. This high-stakes meeting comes after Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1, sparking a wave of retaliation threats. With the Houthis repeatedly firing missiles and drones at Israel, this meeting signals potential escalations as tensions rise across the region.
(2024-10-14). CIA Spy Network in Yemen Promoted Western Values, Normalization with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem While Yemen usually conjures images of conflicts with Israel and the Saudi-led coalition, a new dimension to the complex country and its people has emerged: Yemen's secret war of spies. MintPress News delves into the largest CIA spy cell ever uncovered in Yemen, revealing a major security operation that apprehended its members and…
(2024-10-14). Consideran acto de guerra bloqueo económico de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) La presidenta de la Asociación Cubana de Producción Animal, Lissette Fernández, calificó en Alemania, de acto de guerra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2024-10-14). Presidente cubano encabeza marcha por Palestina en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, preside hoy en esta capital la marcha en solidaridad con Palestina convocada por la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas.
(2024-10-14). Cuba celebra aniversario 48 de relaciones con Mauricio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) La Cancillería cubana celebró este lunes el aniversario 48 del establecimiento de relaciones bilaterales con Mauricio.
(2024-10-14). Auténtica artesanía cubana en Iberoarte. radiohc.cu
(2024-10-14). Cuba presentará informe para eliminar discriminación contra la mujer. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El venidero viernes Cuba presentará el IX Informe ante el Comité para la Eliminación de la Discriminación contra la Mujer en Ginebra, Suiza, según comunica hoy el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
(2024-10-14). 'Israel' Turns North Gaza into 'Zone of Devastation' as Jabalia Siege Reaches 10th Day. orinocotribune.com The Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, issued a statement on October 13 condemning the ongoing Israeli bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. | "The occupation army has targeted all vital sectors in northern Gaza, aiming to turn the North Gaza Governorate into a zone of devastation and death as part of its plan to displace our Palestinian people," it said. | The Hamas statement comes after Israeli military strikes killed at least 29 Palestinians in Gaza over the weekend, amid a brutal siege and invasion of Jabalia in the north of the enclave that has reached its tenth day. | The victims included eight members o…
(2024-10-14). Welcome to Tariff Land: The Retreat of Free Trade. counterpunch.org 
Free markets? Free trade? The modern economic world has little time for these erroneous, misdirected terms. More evident are the feelings of resentment, prejudice and indignant parochialism more accurately called My Country First, and Everyone Else Last. Back your industries; hobble the competitors. And everyone is doing it, except certain ideologues who, childishly, cling to the view that there ever
(2024-10-14). Attacks on Democracy from Press Freedoms to Dark Money in Politics. projectcensored.org In the first half of the program, Mickey Huff speaks with independent journalist and author Kevin Gosztola, author of Guilty of Journalism about the cast of Julian Assange. Gosztola joins the show to talk about the Council of Europe Parliamentarians vote that agreed that Julian Assange was in fact a political prisoner. Assange recently spoke to the Parliament and urged them to oppose the US government's transnational repression and assaults on journalists and press freedoms around the world. Later in the program, Mickey speaks with media scholar Steve Macek about foreign spending to influence US elections and how…
(2024-10-14). The Biden Regime Has Just Issued a Very Suspicious Directive Permitting Military Intervention in US Domestic Affairs. thealtworld.com The Department of Homeland Security has flagged individuals questioning COVID-19 origins, vaccine efficacy, and election integrity as potential domestic terrorism threats. | Is a coup being set in place? | A new Department of Defense directive 5240.01 issued September 27, 2024, just prior to the November presidential election allows the US military to use lethal force against American citizens in assisting police authorities in domestic disturbances. | A report on this development lists these civil liberties concerns: | Right to protest: There are fears that expanded authority could suppress legitimate protests.
(2024-10-14). Stop the Distraction: Fix Florida, Not Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By J.D. Hester — Oct 9, 2024 | Sen. Rick Scott and Sen. Marco Rubio seem to have issues with the elementary process of counting. Last time I checked, there were fifty states, not fifty-one states, in the United States of America. Unfortunately, Scott and Rubio seem to have missed this lesson in civics class and have somehow wound up believing that they are the representatives of the Venezuelan people. | While it is a tragedy that Scott and Rubio were not able to learn this basic fact prior to being elected to the Senate, it is not surprising. In recent years, Florida has become a platform for Neoconservative…
(2024-10-14). Belgium's local elections bring new gains for Workers' Party. peoplesdispatch.org The Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB-PVDA) made impressive gains in the local elections held on Sunday, October 13, marking the party's most successful local result to date. Across constituencies, PTB-PVDA improved on its previous results, securing a stronger presence in many provincial and local councils. | Head-to-head with nationalists in Antwerp: | One of the most anticipated results came from
(2024-10-14). Native Higher Ed May Be Shortchanged $250 Million Per Year by Congress. truthout.org In the 1970s, Congress committed to funding a higher education system controlled by Indigenous communities. These tribal colleges and universities were intended to serve students who'd been disadvantaged by the nation's history of violence and racism toward Native Americans, including efforts to eradicate their languages and cultures. But walking through Little Big Horn College in Montana… |
(2024-10-14). Indigenous Leader Nemonte Nenquimo on Fight to Defend Ecuador's Ban on Future Amazon Oil Extraction. democracynow.org On Indigenous Peoples' Day today, we look at a recent victory for Indigenous communities in Ecuador with Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader in the Ecuadorian Amazon who just published a new memoir. | On Indigenous Peoples' Day today, we look at a recent victory for Indigenous communities in Ecuador with Nemonte Nenquimo, a Waorani leader in the Ecuadorian Amazon who just published a new memoir.
(2024-10-14). How Significant Is The US' THAAD Deployment To Israel? thealtworld.com
(2024-10-14). CNN Tells Harris Not to Talk About the Economy. cepr.net CNN has been at the forefront in pushing the Biden bad economy story in defiance of the data. It had two of my six favorite untruths about the Biden economy. In one case, it told people about a "retirement crisis" even though the real wealth of near retirees is more than 45 percent higher than …
(2024-10-14). Shocking Government Reports: Are the C-19 Vaccinated at Risk of Developing AIDS?" expose-news.com UK PHE Vaccine Surveillance Report figures on Covid cases show that doubly vaccinated 40-70 year olds have lost 40% of their immune system capability compared to unvaccinated people. Their immune systems are deteriorating …
(2024-10-14). Was last week's aurora borealis a natural phenomenon? expose-news.com Last week, the UK was treated to a spectacular display in the night sky. On Thursday, 10 October, the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, could be seen as far south …
(2024-10-14). The Preposterous Nature of "Reality" transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – It is not uncommon to be doing something seemingly innocuous when one is flooded with wild thoughts, musings that seem randomly meaningless, leading nowhere. Thoughts that think us. To dismiss them, however, is a mistake.
(2024-10-14). A Brave and Startling Truth. transcend.org We, this people, on a small and lonely planet | Traveling through casual space | Past aloof stars, across the way of indifferent suns…
(2024-10-14). Analysis by AI of Reports of UN Debate on Artificial Intelligence. transcend.org 14 Oct 2024 – The UN has just approved an historic Pact for the Future and a Declaration for Future Generations on the occasion of its Summit of the Future. The use of "connectives" in debate ⚪ whether logical, emotional, "spiritual", or action-oriented ⚪ is necessarily fundamental to the articulation of coherent strategy.
(2024-10-14). Cash Will Soon Flow: The New Climate Colonialism. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – Robbing Africa's Riches to Save the Climate (and Power AI) – The Portuguese were the first Europeans to lay claim to Angola in the late sixteenth century.
(2024-10-14). Deaths, Injuries as Israeli Military Bombs Displacement Tents in Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital. transcend.org 14 Oct 2024 – An Israeli air strike on the grounds of Al-Aqsa Hospital has killed many Palestinians, injured dozens and caused a huge fire. The attack hit tents where many displaced Palestinians had been sheltering. This is the seventh time this year Israel has targeted Al Aqsa Hospital, killing civilians who were forced to flee their homes.
(2024-10-14). Gaza: Dramatic Escalation of Humanitarian Catastrophe with Forced Mass Displacement of Civilians. transcend.org 9 Oct 2024 – Aid Organisations Warning: Israel's new displacement orders in northern Gaza threaten to force civilians into ever-shrinking areas and endanger aid operations.
(2024-10-14). How Blinken Turned the US Diplomatic Corps into a Wing of the Military. transcend.org 8 Oct 2024 – Henry Kissinger asserted that little can be won at the negotiating table that isn't earned on the battlefield. U.S. officials have echoed that approach. In 2021 the administration said it would pursue 'relentless diplomacy.' They call it something else today in Ukraine.
(2024-10-14). Israeli Genocidal War on Gaza Enters Day 372. transcend.org 12 Oct 2024 – In the midst of catastrophic humanitarian suffering for more than two million Palestinians — half of them children, the Israeli occupation army continued, for the 372nd consecutive day, to pound and target different areas and massacre more civilians.
(2024-10-14). Israel's Paradox of Defeat. transcend.org 4 Oct 2024 – How the Country's Military Success Is Producing Political Failure – After a year of war, the long-term threats to Israel's democracy are graver than ever.
(2024-10-14). New Documentary on Who Profits from US Deportations & Border-Industrial Complex. transcend.org 17 Sep 2024 – 'Borderland: The Line Within' explores the human impact of restrictive U.S. immigration policies and border militarization. The film tells the stories of asylum seekers fleeing violence in their home countries…
(2024-10-14). 'No Propaganda on Earth Can Hide the Wound That Is Palestine:' Arundhati Roy's PEN Pinter Prize Acceptance Speech. transcend.org 11 Oct 2024 – 'I refuse to play the condemnation game. Let me make myself clear. I do not tell oppressed people how to resist their oppression or who their allies should be.'
(2024-10-14). Nonviolent Resistance in Palestine Is More Dangerous Than Ever — But It's the Only Way Forward. transcend.org 7 Oct 2024 – We are not going to build a better future for all people in this land by killing or dominating each other. We need a proactive nonviolent movement with vision and strategy.
(2024-10-14). October 7: A Grim Anniversary. transcend.org 6 Oct 2024 – Israel has been renowned for its ability to shape public discourse pertaining to its behavior toward the Palestinians. Its greatest triumph is the manner with which it managed the media treatment of its response to October 7 in North America and Europe.
(2024-10-14). PACE Hearing on Julian Assange's Detention and Conviction and Their Chilling Effects on Human Rights. transcend.org Streamed live on 1 Oct 2024 – "I want to be totally clear. I am not free today because the system worked. I am free today because after years of incarceration, I pleaded guilty to journalism. I pleaded guilty to seeking information from a source, and I pleaded guilty to informing the public what that information was."
(2024-10-14). The Astonishing Magaverse. transcend.org No Kidding…
(2024-10-14). TO THOSE WHO NEVER DONATED: PLEASE DO IT NOW! At least once. transcend.org Our big THANK YOU to all who donate regularly trying to maintain our work viable.
(2024-10-14). Israel's Motto Is "We Can Have Peace Tomorrow If We Just Kill A Few More People Today" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel's permanent national security doctrine is basically "We can have peace tomorrow if we just kill a few more people today." | But it's always today. Tomorrow never comes. | Israel never succeeds in killing its way to peace, because that's not actually a thing. | You can't murder, oppress and tyrannize people into obedience. You can kill off the people who oppose you, but in doing so you just create more people who oppose you. You can scorch the earth killing…
(2024-10-14). Opposing The Western War Machine Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If there's one thing this past year has made clear, it's that opposing the foreign abuses of the western empire is the most important task you can undertake if you care about truth, justice, and human rights. There are other important fronts upon which this struggle takes place, but opposing western warmongering, militarism and empire-building is the most important. | It's the most important because it's the most consequential. Western warmongering is responsible…
(2024-10-14). Israel's Motto Is "We Can Have Peace Tomorrow If We Just Kill A Few More People Today" thealtworld.com Israel's permanent national security doctrine is basically "We can have peace tomorrow if we just kill a few more people today." | But it's always today. Tomorrow never comes. | Israel never succeeds in killing its way to peace, because that's not actually a thing. | You can't murder, oppress and tyrannize people into obedience. You can kill off the people who oppose you, but in doing so you just create more people who oppose you. You can scorch the earth killing off every member of Hamas and Hezbollah, but in so doing you just ensure the birth of more Hamases and Hezbollahs. | The only way to murder a population…
(2024-10-14). Opposing The Western War Machine Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. thealtworld.com If there's one thing this past year has made clear, it's that opposing the foreign abuses of the western empire is the most important task you can undertake if you care about truth, justice, and human rights. There are other important fronts upon which this struggle takes place, but opposing western warmongering, militarism and empire-building is the most important. | It's the most important because it's the most consequential. Western warmongering is responsible for the most death, destruction, displacement and human suffering out of any of the abusive policies our governments inflict upon people. | As abusive a…
(2024-10-14). More militarization, more deportation: Harris and Trump united against immigrants. liberationnews.org 
The Harris and Trump campaigns are competing with each other to be seen as the one who will be more anti-immigrant.
(2024-10-14). Capitalist plunder of the Amazon is what's driving U.S. hurricanes. liberationnews.org 
As deforestation in the Amazon increases, so does the frequency and severity of storms forming in the Atlantic.
(2024-10-14). The Weekly Round-Up: Gender Recognition in Europe, Employment Rights, & ECHR membership contested. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In UK News Last week, the Government published the new Employment Rights Bill — a bill Deputy PM Angela Raynor has said seeks to "turn the page on an economy riven with insecurity, ravaged by dire productivity and blighted by low pay". Among the measures included are steps towards ending "exploitative" zero-hour contracts, the introduction …
(2024-10-14). Husband who escorted his wife to Switzerland not denied access to her estate under Forfeiture Rule. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Philip Morris v James Morris, Kate Shmuel and Gregory White [2024] EWHC 2554 (Ch) These proceedings concerned the forfeiture rule under section 2(2) of the Forfeiture Act 1982 as it applies to the estates of people who travel to Switzerland for assisted dying (the 1982 Act). Mrs Myra Morris had ended her own life with …
(2024-10-14). Here Are Some Interesting Thoughts… smoothiex12.blogspot.com on Russia's Ark. Charles who has his own channel explains in this video why he is in Russia (turn on the captions). He is a French traditional Catholic who stresses especially one thing which Europe lacks ⚪ safety for a family and not just the physical one. Remarkably, I want to do a quiz, a "competition" of sorts ⚪ who can identify the SECOND most important thing in Charles' story other than, of course, his life story? It is in the video. BTW ⚪ can totally relate, all my life, it seems, we were moving. Changing places, it seems, is the hallmark of our clan)). P.S. For those who will start questioning, again, m…
(2024-10-14). People Ask Me… smoothiex12.blogspot.com why I insist that the SMO is effectively a closing salvo of WW II. My first book is largely about it without stating it like this. But with Kazan BRICS summit coming and new reports pouring in about atrocities committed by "mercenaries" from the West and about their (very low) combat qualities, one begins to understand why they hate Russia. This also explains why they cannot lose as in maintaining a degree of decency and honor when defeated. And they have been defeated. Now comes this sensitive issue of how much, in the end, Nazis influenced the US ⚪ a lot, but we knew that. The issue, however, is larger, it…
(2024-10-14). The Timing Of Kursk… smoothiex12.blogspot.com operation was chosen by NATO planners with what you can see in this video ⚪ of which I explained at the very start of this "mission" ⚪ in mind. Correct ⚪ a presence of fairly thick forests which would have made (which they did) the work of Russian UAVs operators harder. Well, it still didn't decide the issue and UAVs still provided and continue to provide critical support for what now has become a mop-up operation or, rather, dig out operation in Kursk Oblast against VSU. It was one of the tactical and operational factors strongly considered by NATO, including the idea of digging in inside those forests for a P…
(2024-10-14). Experts Discussed Iran in the Context of the Extreme Aggravation of Regional and International Situation in the Diplomatic Academy. russiancouncil.ru On October 10, 2024, the Institute of Contemporary International Studies (ICIS) of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia hold a round table "Iran in the Context of the Extreme Aggravation of Regional and International Situation"
(2024-10-14). Could the Sahel Alliance Divide Africa? An Answer from Burkina Faso. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini Africa continues to rise up and delivers surprises. In recent days, several African leaders have made diplomatic trips that are reshaping the geometries of the international chessboard. The SAHEL Alliance states are charting a watershed that could divide Africa in two and determine a new historical course for the entire continent. The…
(2024-10-14). The New York Times Finally Admits Gaza is an Outdoor Prison. counterpunch.org 
Fourteen years after British Prime Minister David Cameron charged the Israels with creating a "big outdoor prison" in Gaza, the New York Times finally acknowledged that the Palestinians in Gaza have been "effectively imprisoned…in a 141-square-mile strip of land between Egypt and Israel that has become a killing zone." On the same day, the Washington Post finally acknowledged that it would take "80 years to rebuild all of Gaza's destroyed homes" if the pace of construction "mirrors previous conflicts." Israel has bombed Gaza on several previous occasions, but the past year has seen "an unprecedented scale of de…
(2024-10-14). Columbus Who? Decolonizing the Calendar. counterpunch.org 
Latin America's ambivalence toward holidays to commemorate the colonizers has taken a turn since 1992. The 500-year anniversary of Columbus' arrival corresponded with yet another form of colonialism, in many Latin Americans' eyes, as a new wave of multinational corporations colluded with heads of state to tap the continent's oil, lithium, water and avocados.
(2024-10-14). The Fascism of Benjamin Netanyahu. counterpunch.org 
Why has Bibi Netanyahu become the darling and idol of racist, neo-fascist and neo-Nazi right-wing scum in Europe and around the world? The answer is not difficult: these scum recognize themselves in him because they consider, quite rightly, that Bibi Netanyahu is flesh of their flesh. And not just because of his warlike and other
(2024-10-14). Air Force Academy Grad Deconstructs a Military Mindset. counterpunch.org 
Somewhere around the age of 20, I sat in a large auditorium at the United States Air Force Academy with a thousand other cadets and cheered at footage of real drone strikes on real people, laughing along with everyone else as we watched little, pixelated figures run for cover that we all knew was futile. When I look back on that event, I wonder what part of me I had to sacrifice to find humor in the loss of life. |
(2024-10-14). Mapping the Solidarity Economy. counterpunch.org 
In July 2024, the Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) reported that Chicago, Illinois, was witnessing a struggling job market, a decrease in multifamily housing starts, and a rise in single-family home prices. The following month, the City of Chicago's 2025 Budget Forecast projected a $982.4 million budget gap for the fiscal year. Budget gaps can often result in
(2024-10-14). Roots of War: Western Civilization and the Turks. counterpunch.org 
Prologue: The ambiguous dream of Western civilization The idea of Western civilization has always been an ambiguous dream among rulers and thinkers in Europe and North America. It sounds good, yet industrialization, the two world wars of the twentieth century, and American planetary hegemony, all but transformed the idea of Western civilization into a dream.
(2024-10-14). The 'Blue Economy' Myth: We Have to Stop Thinking the Ocean Can Be Run Like a Business. counterpunch.org 
Many maritime crimes negatively impact oceanic health, such as illegal fishing or harvesting, ocean dumping, and polluting. In addition to overfishing, where necessary species are removed from the food chain, and accelerating biodiversity loss, unsustainable industrial development along coastlines has also contributed to ocean pollution. "All of these threats erode the capacity of the ocean to provide nutritious food, jobs, medicines, and pharmaceuticals as well as regulate the climate," stated a 2020 article in the journal Nature. "Women, poor people, Indigenous communities, and young people are most affected."
(2024-10-14). Teetering and Tears. counterpunch.org 
October 7th, for many, was a day of tears. Some were shed for family members who died or were captured during the attack by Hamas a year ago. Others — far, far more I fear — were in mourning for the more than 40,000 people who have since been killed in Gaza. Now, in addition,
(2024-10-14). Chilean lawmakers approve second accusation against former magistrate. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Chamber of Deputies of Chile on Monday approved a second Constitutional Accusation against the former minister of the Supreme Court, Angela Vivanco, who is involved in a scandal known as the Audios Affaire.
(2024-10-14). Most Peruvians disapprove of their President. plenglish.com Lima, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) A new survey confirmed on Monday that 92 percent of those asked disapprove of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, amid social tensions stoked by extortions and murders.
(2024-10-14). Cuban association describes U.S. blockade as an act of war. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) Chairwoman of the Cuban Association of Animal Production, Lissette Fernandez, described the U.S. blockade against Cuba as an act of war, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(2024-10-14). Guatemalan court calls off hearing on local magistrate. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) A Guatemalan court called off Monday the first statement hearing of the chief justice and former clerk of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) Ramiro Muñoz, who was detained on Monday for the Citizen Prosperity Affaire.
(2024-10-14). St. Kitts and Nevis top diplomat slams US blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, Denzil Douglas, condemned the U.S. blockade against Cuba, according to Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(2024-10-14). China Conducts Blockade Drills Around Taiwan in Warning Against 'Taiwan Independence'. news.antiwar.com China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a blockade drill around the island of Taiwan on Monday and said the military exercises were a warning against "Taiwan Independence." Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said the drills were a direct response to a speech Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te delivered this past Thursday. Lai said that …
(2024-10-14). Iran Says It Halted Indirect Talks With the US in Oman. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that Iran had halted indirect talks with the US via Omani mediators amid anticipation of a US-supported Israeli attack on Iranian territory. "Currently, we do not see any ground for these talks, until we can get past the current crisis," Araghchi said during a visit to Oman, according to …
(2024-10-14). Israeli Forces Kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli forces killed 62 Palestinians in Gaza and injured 220 over the previous 24-hour period, bringing its recorded death toll since last October to 42,289 and the number of wounded to 98,684. The ministry's numbers don't account for Palestinians who are missing and presumed dead under the rubble, and …
(2024-10-14). Report: Ukraine Considers Ceding Territory to End War With Russia. news.antiwar.com The Ukrainian government is considering options to end the war with Russia that would involve ceding territory, Der Spiegel reported on Sunday, citing a Ukrainian official. The report said it was the first time since Russia's invasion in February 2022 that the Ukrainian leadership has considered a deal that wouldn't involve it getting back all …
(2024-10-14). State Department Approves $2.2 Billion in Arms Sales for Saudi Arabia, UAE. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration has approved a series of arms sales for Saudi Arabia and the UAE, worth a combined total of $2.2 billion. The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on October 11 that the State Department approved one potential sale to the UAE for GMLRS precision-guided rocket systems, ATACMS munitions, and related equipment …
(2024-10-14). Biden to visit Germany to make up for trip cancelled due to hurricane. scmp.com US President Joe Biden to make his first bilateral visit to Germany in his four-year term of office.
(2024-10-14). Will Israel find a way to stop lethal drones from exposing its weak point? haaretz.com The drone that killed four Israeli soldiers at a base shows the 'hole' in the IDF's defense which excels at intercepting rockets and missiles. Israel may have to learn from Ukraine how to handle low-flying drones…
(2024-10-14). 25 of 35 Vital Signs for Earth Have Reached Record Extremes, Scientists Warn. pressenza.com A new report from a team of international scientists has revealed harsh realities on Earth, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs reaching record extremes. Without immediate action, scientists warn that these extremes could threaten life on Earth. | By Paige Bennett | In the new study,
(2024-10-14). Time For A United Front Against Trump And Realism About Harris. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2024-10-14). Is It Time For The Harris Campaign To Panic? progressivehub.net MILES KAMPF-LASSIN | IN THESE TIMES…
(2024-10-14). It's Not Easy Being Green. progressive.org Private-sector investments in the green transition are plagued by climate and labor risks.
(2024-10-14). Chrystul Kizer Should Remind Us All of the Importance of Preventing Human Trafficking. progressive.org A young woman's story highlights the inequity of the legal system.
(2024-10-14). The Worst Kind of Corporate Greed. progressive.org While companies like Numotion prioritize profit, customers like me are forced to survive weeks—or months—without a working wheelchair.
(2024-10-14). How are US presidential candidates approaching the final campaign stretch? aljazeera.com Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls with three weeks to go until the presidential election.
(2024-10-14). Kamala Harris promises 'opportunity' for Black men amid waning support. aljazeera.com With less than a month before the US presidential elections, Democrats fear declining support in important demographic.
(2024-10-14). Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park as population thrives. aljazeera.com Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano oversaw the translocation of five elephants to the expansive Aberdare National Park.
(2024-10-14). India-Canada diplomatic row reignites: What to know and what comes next. aljazeera.com Canada accuses Indian government agents of being involved in 'serious criminal activity', a claim India rejects.
(2024-10-14). Israel intensifies assault on northern Gaza amid growing fears of siege. aljazeera.com Israeli attack kills at least 10 Palestinians queuing for food at a distribution centre in Jabalia, northern Gaza.
(2024-10-14). US emergency responders, forecasters facing threats in wake of hurricanes. aljazeera.com Meteorologists are reporting abuse as misinformation swirls around recent deadly storms that hit the southeastern US.
(2024-10-14). Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world's 8,000-metre peaks. aljazeera.com Summiting all 14 "eight-thousanders" is considered the peak of mountaineering aspirations.
(2024-10-14). Five beheaded bodies found next to road in Mexico's Jalisco. aljazeera.com The decapitated bodies in plastic bags were found just a week after a Mexican mayor was beheaded.
(2024-10-14). France's Marine Le Pen questioned in court at EU embezzlement trial. aljazeera.com Le Pen and her RN party have been accused of using European Parliament money to pay staff in France.
(2024-10-14). NASA launches space mission to Jupiter moon, Europa, in search for life. aljazeera.com Europa Clipper is headed to Jupiter's moon, Europa, where an ocean is thought to lie below the surface.
(2024-10-14). Chinese war games surrounded Taiwan with warships, aircraft. aljazeera.com The Chinese military surrounded Taiwan with warships and aircraft in a massive military drill.
(2024-10-14). New Zealand beat Pakistan to enter Women's T20 World Cup semifinals. aljazeera.com New Zealand's 54-run win in Dubai results in a group-stage tournament exit for India and Pakistan.
(2024-10-14). Imperialist Expansion, Wars and Neo-Fascism. orinocotribune.com By Prabhat Patnaik — Oct 12, 2024 | Imposition of a neo-liberal economic order and engaging in wars are two weapons used by imperialism to reassert its hegemony. | The "inevitable striving of finance capital", Lenin had written in Imperialism, (is) "to enlarge its spheres of influence and even its actual territory". He was writing, of course, in a world marked by inter-imperialist rivalry, where this striving took the form of a competitive struggle between rival finance capitals that speedily completed the partitioning of the world, leaving no "empty spaces"; only a repartitioning of the world was thencefort…
(2024-10-14). "Every Day Is a Breaking Point": North Gaza Desperate for Medicine, Fuel, Food, Water & Shelter. democracynow.org 
We get another update on Israel's brutal siege and bombing in the north of the Gaza Strip, where hospitals are desperate for supplies. "Every day is a breaking point. Every day is a desperate rush for food, water, fuel and medicine and shelter," says Dr. Samer Attar, who has volunteered four times as a surgeon in north Gaza, most recently in June. "It never ends. Every day you wake up to more and more of it. That's just what makes it so horrifying."…
(2024-10-14). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-14). 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
(2024-10-14). Former Tory MP put £57 worth of teddy bears on expenses. leftfootforward.org The bears were to be given out to children who asked the best questions in a Q&A session with Mr Levy.'
(2024-10-14). Reform UK breaks Commons rules by offering £300 tours of parliament to supporters. leftfootforward.org Reform UK has once more made the headlines for all the wrong reasons, after it was revealed that that the party was offering supporters paid tours of parliament with an MP, in what amounts to a breach of Commons rules. | Reform, which has been reliant on former leader and now MP Richard Tice for 80% of funding since 2021, sent an email to some activists offering the tours for up to £300 as part of a drive to raise money, the Times reported. | The rules state that members of the Commons "must ensure that the use of facilities … is in support of their parliamentary activities, and is in ≠accordance wi…
(2024-10-14). Robert Jenrick denies he would drop hard-right policies if he became Tory leader. leftfootforward.org Jenrick has made pulling Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights a major part of his campaign,…
(2024-10-14). Why Labour's Employment Rights Bill is the biggest upgrade in workers' and trade union rights in a generation. leftfootforward.org We know that driving up employment standards is good for workers, good for business and good for growth…
(2024-10-14). Keir Starmer's First 100 Days in Power: A Report Card. bylinetimes.com 
In less than 100 days in office, the shine of Recent polls have
(2024-10-14). Government to Reject SNP Bid to Scrap the House of Lords — But Hereditary Peers Will Go. bylinetimes.com The Scottish National Party will attempt to force a vote demanding the Labour Government abolishes the House of Lords, as legislation to scrap hereditary peers gets its first debate in the Commons on Tuesday. | The Government is pushing ahead with plans to scrap the 92 remaining hereditary peers, the aristocrats who are still guaranteed to make up over a tenth of Lords in the second chamber. They remained as a compromise following former Labour PM Tony Blair's partial efforts to reform the Lords in his first term. | While Labour under Keir Starmer has committed to further reform of the unelected chamber, the…
(2024-10-14). The NEU made a Labour MP who voted to KEEP two-child benefit cap the face of its free school meals campaign. thecanary.co The National Education Union (NEU) is running a campaign to end child poverty, and introduce universal Free School Meals (FSM). However, it has taken on a controversial ambassador to promote this — Sharon Hodgson — a Labour Party MP who only in July voted to keep the two-child benefit cap. Oxymoronically, the NEU's campaign is […] | By
(2024-10-14). Israel just burned patients alive in tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza. thecanary.co 
Content warning: this article contains graphic footage which some readers may find distressing Israel has committed another heinous, indescribable atrocity in Gaza — which Palestinians on the ground have captured in graphic footage. In horrifying scenes, a video of an Israeli military strike shows patients burning alive in tents inside the walls of Al-Aqsa Martyrs […] | By
(2024-10-14). Imperial announces a major investment in Old Oak to drive the WestTech Corridor. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London will drive the development of the WestTech Corridor through the purchase of a prime industrial site in Old Oak.
(2024-10-14). Artist Spotlight: Jerry Holsopple. anabaptistworld.org AW: How did you become an artist? Jerry Holsopple: Curiosity, imagination, asking questions that were not supposed to be asked and never fitting in the boxes. I call it embracing the mystery. AW: How did you come to teach photography and digital media at EMU? JH: I was doing documentary production at MennoMedia and taught …
(2024-10-14). The fate of thousands of U.S. dams hangs in the balance, leaving rural communities with hard choices. grist.org 
Sheldon Auto Wrecking is a local institution in southwestern Wisconsin's Vernon County. It's tucked in a lush valley just downstream of a 50-foot earthen dam, locally known as "Maple Dale." | The salvage yard, which buys used vehicles and farm machinery in this rural area to sell for parts, has been in business for nearly 70 years. For most of those years, the dam — less than a half-mile up the road — has protected its yard of hundreds of old cars and broken-down equipment from frequent and sometimes severe flooding in the area. | The dam "was put in place for a reason," said owner Greg Sheldon.
(2024-10-14). Why Yvette Cooper's Claim That Middle East Conflict is Behind UK Hate Crime Spike 'Completely Misses the Point — The Problem Runs Far Deeper'. bylinetimes.com 
The numbers don't lie. According to the latest
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: 2024 Election Spending By The Numbers. theonion.com The 2024 presidential election is on track to be the most expensive race in U.S. history. The Onion takes a look at the key facts and figures behind the spending. 3: People wealthy enough to just straight-up decide election $2.5 million: Cost of poll showing rural voters leaning red 14: Homeless people that could be …
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: Mayor Explains Why He Changed City Named After Slave-Owning Founder To Salami Town. theonion.com
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: Neither Ex Keeps Friends After Breakup. theonion.com SPARTANBURG, SC—Opting not to choose sides, sources told reporters today that neither member of separating couple Max Kiely and Jennifer Rush kept their friends after the breakup. "After hearing both perspectives on how this breakup went down, it has become clear to all of us that we have to side with neither of them," said …
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: Supreme Court Rules 6-3 To Open Evil Tomb Of Batibat. theonion.com 
WASHINGTON—Despite polls that show the American public overwhelmingly supports keeping the ancient burial chamber sealed, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Friday to pry open the evil tomb of Batibat, a vengeful spirit who haunts the dream space of her victims and suffocates them in their sleep. The ruling, which overturns a 1972 decision by the …
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: Taylor Swift Donates $5 Million To Hurricane Relief Efforts. theonion.com 
Pop star Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the contribution helping to provide essential food, clean water, and supplies to people affected by these devastating storms. What do you think?
(2024-10-14). SATIRE: Tourist Impressed By Size Of Chicago Residents. theonion.com CHICAGO—Gawking at the novel sight with her mouth agape, 32-year-old tourist Helena Jensen told reporters this week that she was impressed by the immense size of Chicago's residents. "Back home, we don't have anything this massive, you know?" said Jensen, who had to back up several yards just to fit the entirety of the Chicago …
(2024-10-14). Bible scholar led Conrad Grebel, supported MB Anabaptist identity. anabaptistworld.org John E. Toews, former president of Conrad Grebel University College and a biblical scholar who taught at several Anabaptist institutions, died Sept. 29 in Newton, Mass. He was 87.
(2024-10-14). 13 Children among 41 People Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 41 people, including 13 children, have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip as the Israeli genocidal war on the Palestinian enclave continues.
(2024-10-14). Iran's Foreign Minister in Oman for Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Oman after a trip to Iraq.
(2024-10-14). Hezbollah Reports 'Qualitative' Strikes on Israeli Forces in Northern Occupied Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah issued announcements early Monday detailing a synchronized missile and drone attack against Israeli military installations in Acre and Haifa, claiming numerous casualties.
(2024-10-14). Severe Response to Enemy on the Table: IRGC General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh warned the enemies that their slightest mistake will trigger Tehran's harsh reaction.
(2024-10-14). Iran, Oman Call for Urgent Action to Rein In Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and Oman stressed the need for immediate international action to halt the Israeli regime's atrocities against Gaza.
(2024-10-14). Iran Cautions Azerbaijan against Presence of Outsiders in Region. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran warned the Republic of Azerbaijan of the unfortunate consequences of outsiders establishing a foothold in the region.
(2024-10-14). The Campus Transformed: A Protest Archive. publicbooks.org There is no better time to revisit the accounts and reflections from the spring uprisings, in the words of participants and onlookers themselves.
(2024-10-14). Proust Curious: "The Guermantes Way" publicbooks.org "So, too, the truth in politics, when one goes to well-informed men and imagines that one is about to grasp it, eludes one."
(2024-10-14). A 'culture of silence' threatens press freedom under El Salvador President Bukele >. Dánae Vílchez
(2024-10-14). US journalist arrested in Israel over reporting on Iranian missiles. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-10-14). Slovak PM Fico attacks journalists as 'possessed by the devil'. dennikn.sk
(2024-10-14). Ecuador voted to stop drilling in the Amazon — a year later they are still trying to kick the oil industry out. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2024-10-14). Iceland government collapses, new election set for November. scmp.com Prime minister said there were disagreements between the three governing parties on issues regarding asylum seekers and energy.
(2024-10-14). Tesla car fire kills 4 in France. scmp.com Accident happened outside the French city of Niort, causing the deaths of the driver and three passengers.
(2024-10-14). Rural Mexican town adapts to low-band 5G internet. america.cgtn.com 
The coastline of Michoacan state in Southern Mexico, is a region of volcanic, jungled hills jutting out of the Pacific surf. | It's home to about 25,000 people and entire towns have no cell phone signal whatsoever. | Getting online here is done old-school internet café, as users pay for an hour, a week or a whole month for access to private WiFi signals, still notoriously unreliable. | But this might be solved by an alternate form of cell phone data technology, the further reaching low-band 5G, in which China is a leading developer. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2024-10-14). California to ban "legacy admissions" for colleges. america.cgtn.com 
California became the first state in the U.S. to ban "legacy admissions" in higher education, a policy among certain private institutions that gives preferential treatment to the children of wealthy donors and former alumni. | The decision comes after a landmark Supreme Court decision last year that banned affirmative action — which had for years allowed for a better representation of disadvantaged students of color in higher education. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-10-14). Three researchers awarded Nobel in Economics for study on global inequality. america.cgtn.com 
The prestigious Nobel prize for economics has been awarded to a trio of economists who have tried to determine why some countries get rich, while others remain poor? CGTN's Jim Spellman Reports.
(2024-10-14). Government activities for the week 14 — 18 October 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 14 — 18 October 2024 | From 13 — 17 October, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina participates in the 9th Africa Water Week and 7th Cairo Water Week. The event concludes on 17 October. | From 13 — 14 October, the leadership of the North West Provincial Government, led by Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, will hold a two-day EXCO Planning Lekgotla to identify the provincial government's key priorities for the next five years. | On Monday, 14 October, the Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, briefs media on the implementation of th…
(2024-10-14). Biodiversity a primary focus as Colombia prepares for COP16. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia will host the 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity this year from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1. | The summit is expected to address global efforts linked to conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, an apt goal for Colombia, one of the most biodiverse nations in the world. CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2024-10-14). Floridians still recovering from Hurricane Milton. america.cgtn.com 
Days after Hurricane Milton struck Florida's west coast, residents are still working to recover and restore a sense of normalcy. | The storm has claimed at least 23 lives, while damage estimates are nearing $100 billion. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez has the latest from Florida.
(2024-10-14). President Biden surveys damage of Hurricane Milton. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Joe Biden travelled to Florida Sunday, Oct 13, surveying to the destruction o Hurricane Milton. The state is still in the midst of cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2024-10-14). Sky slammed for calling IDF soldiers 'teenage victims' and casting doubt over Palestinian civilian death toll. skwawkbox.org 
Different treatment of dead Israeli soldiers and Palestinian civilians killed is perverse Sky News has been slammed today for a headline that described troops killed by a Hezbollah drone strike on Sunday night as 'teenage' victims and appearing to cast doubt on the deaths of Palestinian civilians in an Israeli bombing in Gaza. The station's …
(2024-10-14). Israel is finding Hezbollah's next move hard to predict, just like its lethal drones. haaretz.com Reading Hezbollah is a challenging task these days. While eliminating its top tier of commanders has clearly damaged the organization, it also makes its moves harder to detect and predict — along with its wider strategy…
(2024-10-14). It's Biden's last chance: Push for a take-it-or-leave-it Mideast cease-fire plan. haaretz.com U.S President Joe Biden has 99 days left in office — more than enough time to present a plan for de-escalation in the Middle East and to push Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran to accept a regional cease-fire. It is arguably the only course of action left…
(2024-10-14). Details of Israeli base hit by Hezbollah drone were readily available on army website. haaretz.com Four soldiers were killed in the attack on the Golani Brigade training base. The incident highlights ongoing security breaches, as the army and individual soldiers continue to share sensitive information online…
(2024-10-14). Israeli couple charged with aiding Iran, including plotting to assassinate public figure. haaretz.com Iranian intelligence used social media to contact one of the suspects, who recruited his partner to torch cars, spray graffiti, and print leaflets against PM Netanyahu; the suspect also allegedly sought to assassinate an unnamed Israeli public figure…
(2024-10-14). 'Expect Hezbollah to keep attacking Israel until its last missile'. haaretz.com
(2024-10-14). Israel police arrests two Palestinian journalists filming at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound. haaretz.com The two East Jerusalem journalists were released from the local police station after the Union of Journalists in Israel filed an urgent appeal stating 'The arrest of journalists in the performance of their job is a serious infringement of press freedom'…
(2024-10-14). Democratic lawmaker Rashida Tlaib calls Netanyahu 'genocidal' in social media post. haaretz.com In response to Tlaib's message, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said on X, 'The only ones who burned children alive were your buddies over at Hamas.'…
(2024-10-14). Israeli fashion firm launches line of adaptive underwear inspired by soldiers wounded in Gaza war. haaretz.com The large number of Israeli soldiers maimed in the Gaza war lies behind fashion brand Delta's decision to launch a line of adaptive undergarments…
(2024-10-14). Israeli police remove basketball fan for wearing shirt slamming Ben-Gvir. haaretz.com 'I was surrounded by 15 riot police, they told me, you're coming with us,' said the young Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball fan, in yet another instance of extreme police pressure on protesters…
(2024-10-14). Emergency THAAD Deployment To Israel Heightens Concerns On Strain To U.S. Air Defenses. twz.com 
The U.S. is sending one of its prized THAAD batteries and support troops to Israel as another Iranian barrage could come in response to Israel's retaliation.
(2024-10-14). BriteStorm Miniature Electronic Warfare System Can Allow Small Drones To Create Big Ghost Formations. twz.com 
Leonardo's BriteStorm is designed to be small and cheap enough to be installed in various drones and other platforms, even expendables ones.
(2024-10-14). Experimental Fly-By-Wire UH-60M Black Hawk To Become Autonomy Testbed. twz.com 
(2024-10-14). China's Large Tiltrotor Drone Breaks Cover. twz.com 
China has revealed the first example of a new tiltrotor drone, United Aircraft's UR6000, that has clear military potential, despite initially being pitched for civilian missions. The drone is notably large, providing a very useful load-carrying capability, and relatively offering high-speed and long-range. | The photo, seen at the top of this story, dated October 11, shows what is said to be the first completed UR6000 prototype on the production line at the Wuhu United Aircraft Production Workshop in the Wuhu Aviation Industrial Park in China's eastern Anhui province. A placard in front of the aircraft states…
(2024-10-14). North Korea Sending GPS-Equipped Balloons Across The Border. twz.com 
Among the balloons being sent across the border from North Korea to the South are examples carrying GPS transmitters, according to the Republic of Korea military. Waves of
(2024-10-14). The immense power of labels. independent.co.ug 
How assigning a name to something changes public perceptions of its character THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Words are used to obscure the truths. Attach a label to something, and people will see it in a particular way. For instance, in Uganda, a person who is a born-again Christian is assumed or seen to be …
(2024-10-14). After Silence For Hours, IDF Finally Reveals Losses In Hezbollah Attack As Israel Army Chief Visits. hindustantimes.com After hours of silence, the IDF has revealed the names of four soldiers killed in Hezbollah's deadly drone strike on October 13. The attack, which targeted a Golani Brigade base, left over 50 wounded and raised serious questions about Israel's defense capabilities. As IDF Chief Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visit the base to assess the damage, tensions continue to rise.
(2024-10-14). Big Twist: Arab Nation With US Troops Says 'No' On Anti-Iran Plan; US Being Kicked Out Of Mid-East. hindustantimes.com In a significant setback for U.S. interests in the Middle East, an Arab nation hosting American troops has rejected plans for anti-Iran operations, marking a fresh snub that raises questions about the future of U.S. influence. This development comes as key Arab allies have denied airspace for potential attacks, leaving Israel isolated and potentially emboldening Iran. Watch the video for more.
(2024-10-14). China's Clearest Hint On Camera About Invading Taiwan? War Of Words As Tensions Peak | Xi Jinping. hindustantimes.com Tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated into a heated war of words, raising fears of potential military conflict. China has surrounded Taiwan with warships and fighter jets, labeling the operation a "military drill" with no set end date. The operation has sparked fears of a potential full-scale assault on Taiwan, heightening concerns of conflict in the region. Watch the video for more…
(2024-10-14). Modi Govt Stuns Canada After Trudeau Targets Indian Diplomats, Calls Back Envoy: 'Endangered Safety'. hindustantimes.com India on Oct 14 announced the withdrawal of its high commissioner from Canada after the Trudeau government's shocking move. The Modi government conveyed the decision to the Canadian envoy, who was summoned earlier in the day. The move came after Canada designated the Indian high commissioner & other diplomats 'persons of interest'. Canada alleged involvement of Indian diplomats in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Watch this video for all the details. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Netanyahu's Life In Danger? Iran Spies Deep Inside Israel Found With Assassination Plot | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Israeli agencies on Oct 14 arrested two citizens for "carrying out a series of sabotage acts for Iran". Israeli police and Shin Bet said the arrested Israeli citizens were plotting to kill a senior figure. The Israeli security agencies, in recent months, have reported a series of alleged Iranian plots. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). On Cam: Taiwan Sea Force Clashes With Chinese 'Intruders' As Beijing's Army Surrounds Island. hindustantimes.com Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait as Chinese military activity intensifies. A dramatic ship face-off was caught on camera between Taiwan's Coast Guard and Chinese "intruders" near the tiny island of Menghu. According to reports, a Chinese man attempted to infiltrate Taiwan by sea in a small rubber boat.
(2024-10-14). Putin's 'Friend' Kim Orders North Korea Military To 'Get Ready To Launch Fire' On US Ally S. Korea. hindustantimes.com North Korea has ordered its military on the border to quickly move into a war-like situation. KCNA reported on October 13 that North Korea has ordered artillery units to get ready to launch fire. This after Pyongyang, on October 11, claimed South Korean drones were detected over its airspace multiple times. Both Korean nations have issued a flurry of warnings to each other recently. Watch for more.
(2024-10-14). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-14). Huracán Helene: Tormenta catastrófica creada por las prioridades de los capitalistas. workers.org 
El huracán Helene, con más de 230 muertos y un número que va en aumento, es la peor catástrofe regional que ha asolado Estados Unidos desde que el huracán Katrina azotó Nueva Orleans, matando a casi 1.400 personas y desplazando a decenas de miles más en 2005. Harrisburg, Pensilvania, 6 . . . |
(2024-10-14). Presidente de Venezuela anuncia cambios en alto mando de la FANB. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro ratificó este lunes en el cargo al ministro de Defensa de ese país, general en jefe (gj) Vladimir Padrino López, al tiempo que anunció cambios a lo interno del Estado Mayor de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB).
(2024-10-14). Ocho personalidades de Cuba recibirán el Premio Maestro de Juventudes 2024 (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) Ocho personalidades del ámbito intelectual y artístico en Cuba recibirán este viernes el Premio Maestro de Juventudes 2024, que otorga la Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS) en el marco de la jornada por su 38 aniversario, trascendió hoy.
(2024-10-14). Comienza en La Habana Foro Urbano Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) Con el propósito de promover una nueva agenda que propicie la formación de ciudades sostenibles, comenzó hoy en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana el XI Foro Urbano Nacional.
(2024-10-14). Confirman que militares israelíes usan a civiles palestinos como escudos humanos en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El diario estadounidense The New York Times informa que desde el inicio de la guerra en la Franja de Gaza (7 de octubre de 2023), los militares israelíes utilizan regularmente a civiles palestinos detenidos como escudos humanos.
(2024-10-14). Desde Cuba para Palestina nuevo canto a la solidaridad (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) Miles de habaneros, encabezados por Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, protagonizaron este lunes una marcha en solidaridad con los pueblos de Palestina y el Líbano que sufren el genocidio de las fuerzas sionistas.
(2024-10-14). Cuba y Bulgaria ratifican voluntad de fortalecer nexos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El Gobierno de Cuba manifestó este lunes su disposición a trabajar para fortalecer los nexos diplomáticos con Bulgaria.
(2024-10-14). AHS otorga Premio Maestro de Juventudes 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) Como parte de la jornada por sus 38 años de fundada, la Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS) confirió el premio Maestro de Juventudes 2024 a ocho creadores cubanos con una vasta y reconocida labor artística y pedagógica.
(2024-10-14). Díaz-Canel insta a invertir en el sector agropecuario de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, exhortó este lunes a los empresarios del mundo a invertir en el sector agropecuario del país antillano, durante una comparecencia virtual en el IV Foro Mundial de la Alimentación.
(2024-10-14). Rememoran al Che Guevara y a Hugo Chávez en Santa Clara. radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 14 oct (RHC) Recuerdan hoy aquí en esta ciudad, en el centro de Cuba, la llegada de los restos de Ernesto Che Guevara y el programa Aló presidente de Hugo Chávez.
(2024-10-14). Denuncian en Noruega daños del bloqueo de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) La embajadora de Cuba en Noruega, Maité Rivero, denunció los perjuicios del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra las autoridades y el pueblo de la nación antillana, según trascendió hoy.
(2024-10-14). Desde hoy en Camagàºey Seminario Juvenil de Estudios Martianos. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 14 oct (RHC) La 48 edición del Seminario Juvenil de Estudios Martianos, sesionará desde hoy y mañana en esta provincia oriental de Cuba.
(2024-10-14). La rumba tiene espacio en la Jornada de la Cultura Cubana en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 14 oct (RHC) La cuarta edición del evento Rumbatéate, con sede en la centro-oriental provincia cubana de Camagàºey, tiene desde el próximo 17 de octubre como destinatario esencial el pueblo, "porque la rumba es de pueblo y nos debemos a él".
(2024-10-14). Destacan postura de Michael Moore contra bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 oct (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez. Parrilla, destacó este lunes el rechazo del realizador estadounidense Michael Moore al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra Cuba.