(2024-10-17). US-Israeli attack on Iran looms amid mass starvation and ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza. wsws.org Amid the chorus for war with Iran, the imperialist powers' simultaneous attempt to present themselves as the defenders of the human rights of Palestinians in Gaza in the face of Israel's deliberate campaign of starvation and ethnic cleansing is an exercise in breathtaking hypocrisy.
(2024-10-17). After Hezbollah Burns IDF Base, Huge Blows To Israel Army In Gaza By Hamas, Islamic Jihad Fighters. hindustantimes.com Hamas' military wing al-Qassem Brigades and Palestinian Jihad's military wing al-Quds Brigades launched attacks on Israeli forces in Gaza's Rafah and Jabaliya. Al-Qassem Brigades, in a video, showed detonating a barrel bomb to target Israeli forces in the Rayan area, east of Rafah in southern Gaza. While al Quds Brigades targeted an Israeli Merkava tank near the Umm al-Mu'minin Aisha Mosque in the Qasasib neighbourhood in central Jabalia with an RPG. It also attacked IDF soldiers and vehicles stationed at the civil administration, east of the Jabalia camp, with 60mm mortar shells. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-10-17). When Children Are Murdered, What is There to Celebrate? counterpunch.org 
After news broke that Han Kang—the South Korean author—had won the Nobel Prize for Literature, her father—the novelist Han Seung-won—asked her where she wanted to hold a press conference to talk about the award. She published her fiction with Changbi and her poetry with Munhakdongne, both of which hoped to host her. Initially, Han Kang, the 53-year-old author of the 2016 Booker Prize-winning The Vegetarian, thought that she would talk to the press. But then, after reflection, she told her father that he should make a statement in her place. "With the war intensifying and people being carri…
(2024-10-17). Take seriously the global risk at this moment. pressenza.com The fear of World War III is becoming more pronounced in contemporary times due to the complexity of global political, economic, and military forces. In particular, the geopolitical crisis in Europe, the China-Taiwan tensions, the North Korea-South Korea Tensions, the instability in the Middle East, and the increasing military power of the nuclear-powered countries have raised fears that the world may be on the brink of World War III. Escape from these situations or escape from conflict is very important for human existence. The past two world wars had an impact on the entire world. People in many places have not…
(2024-10-17). Burned Alive: Did Israel Carry Out a Sacrificial Holocaust Ritual in Gaza? muslimskeptic.com As a way to "commemorate" an entire year of ethnocide in Palestine, Gaza in particular, the evil Jewish state has truly outdone its sordid and despicable self once again—a feat many would have thought impossible at this stage. I mean, we've already witnessed the depraved, inhuman, murderous act of setting ablaze refugee tents, but now …
(2024-10-17). Burned Alive: Did Israel Carry Out a Sacrificial Holocaust Ritual in Gaza? muslimskeptic.com As a way to "commemorate" an entire year of ethnocide in Palestine, Gaza in particular, the evil Jewish state has truly outdone its sordid and despicable self once again—a feat many would have thought impossible at this stage. I mean, we've already witnessed the depraved, inhuman, murderous act of setting ablaze refugee tents, but now …
(2024-10-17). Conspiracy of silence shrouds Biden's Ukraine summit in Berlin as NATO holds nuclear exercises. wsws.org Amid a deafening silence on the content of the Berlin summit, the leading NATO governments are covering up the disaster they have caused in Ukraine as well as their plans for escalation.
(2024-10-17). FM strongly condemns meddlesome EU-GCC statement against Iran. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister strongly condemns an irrelevant and meddlesome statement issued against the country by the European Union (EU) and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
(2024-10-17). Scientists mark 60th anniversary of nuclear program. ecns.cn Scientists and their families gathered Wednesday at an old rocket research site in Beijing's Huairou district to commemorate the 60th anniversary of China's first atomic bomb test and reflect on the historic "Two Bombs and One Satellite" program.
(2024-10-17). Disability rights groups protest at 'School of Shock'. workers.org 
The Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party, an official partner of the Massachusetts Stop the Shock Coalition, is posting and distributing this press release in its entirety reporting on the historic Oct. 5 protest against the Judge Rotenberg Center and in unconditional solidarity with this movement. The . . . |
(2024-10-17). Fight back against school closures! workers.org 
Seattle While the U.S. government is arming and funding the Israeli settler state's genocide against the Palestinians, Washington state is defunding social programs that the working class needs, including public schools that serve Indigenous communities. Specifically, the Seattle School District announced plans to close 20 public schools despite a large . . . |
(2024-10-17). Boeing and Pentagon attack both Palestinians and striking union members. workers.org 
Seattle, October 13 After one month on the picket line, 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists District Lodge 751 remain strong. On strike against giant weapons and aircraft producer Boeing, they are fighting back against two decades of anti-labor attacks on workers and their living standards. District Lodge . . . |
(2024-10-17). Students at FIT hang tough for Palestine. workers.org 
New York City Students at the Fashion Institute of Technology picked up their well-painted banners, placards and flags on Oct. 10 and demonstrated for hours before the main Feldman Center on the campus in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. Last spring FIT students held one of the longest-duration encampments in solidarity with . . . |
(2024-10-17). PDF of October 17 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. Jewish Voice for Peace tells Wall Street Stop complicity with Israel's genocide Boeing, Pentagon attack Palestinians, strikers Editorial: Support the students backing Palestine! Download the color version. Download the black & white version. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2024-10-17). Does Your Feminism Include Palestine? pressenza.com Women's Marches are being planned across the country ahead of Election Day to "show the strength of our feminist movement." However, curiously missing from the talking points around the strength of the feminist movement is the women of Palestine — who have endured the brutality of anti-feminist policies for decades under the illegal occupation by Israel. | By Nour Jaghama and Grace Siegelman | Nour, CODEPINK's Palestinian-American organizer, shares a story of her grandmother's sacrifice to take care of her children under occupation: "In Palestine, Israeli forces routinely impose curfews on Palestinian village…
(2024-10-17). Poll underscores deepening crisis of Australian Labor government. wsws.org There is mass hostility to Labor and the entire political establishment, in opposition to the program of austerity, support for the Israeli genocide and for war.
(2024-10-17). Han Kang's Nobel Prize Award is a cry for Palestine. mronline.org A brilliant, powerful writer, but clearly the literary dark horse in the race, Han Kang's unexpected award is the closest the Nobel committee could get to acknowledging the Palestinian genocide. | October 17, 2024…
(2024-10-17). Leaked US warning to Israel to 'let aid in Gaza' is merely a distraction. aljazeera.com The Biden administration is trying to hide its complicity in genocide and help Harris win the election.
(2024-10-17). CA's New Law: ADL Genocide Deniers to Train Teachers on Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Not long after Wikipedia's volunteer editors rejected the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as a credible source on Israel/Palestine and antisemitism, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1277 into law to empower the ADL and their allies to actively suppress discussion of Palestinians as victims of genocide and occupation. The law—promoted by the California Legislative Jewish Caucus—establishes
(2024-10-17). You're Not Crazy. This Genocidal Dystopia Is Crazy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You're not crazy. They are crazy. The ones who are going around acting like everything's fine. The ones dismissing the Gaza genocide as a "single issue". The ones who don't like it when you talk about this stuff because it bums them out. They are the crazy ones. | I say this because living in the west during a western-backed genocide can make you feel like you're going insane. Like maybe there's something wrong with you for not being able to go along as though yo…
(2024-10-17). Man in COURT on criminal damage to HOUMOUS charges during pro-Palestine protest. thecanary.co A nurse from Hastings is fighting a charge of criminal damage to a load of Sabra houmous which he says is 'helping to fund Israel's genocide'. Sabra Houmous gate: protesting Israel's genocide Father-of-two Chris Dindar — dubbed the #Houmous1 — will plead not guilty to a charge of criminal damage relating to a peaceful protest […] | By
(2024-10-17). Siemens in Cambridge gets a taste of what happens when you support Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
In the early hours of 17 October, activists in Cambridge shattered the glass front of Kett House, where the offices of Siemens is located. It is over the company's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza: Siemens: propping up Israel's genocide in Gaza The activists said they targeted this building because of Siemens' role in: continuing […] | By
(2024-10-17). Man in COURT on criminal damage to HOUMOUS charges during pro-Palestine protest. thecanary.co 
A nurse from Hastings is fighting a charge of criminal damage to a load of Sabra houmous which he says is 'helping to fund Israel's genocide'. Sabra Houmous gate: protesting Israel's genocide Father-of-two Chris Dindar — dubbed the #Houmous1 — will plead not guilty to a charge of criminal damage relating to a peaceful protest […] | By
(2024-10-17). How Did Twitch Streamer Asmongold Learn to Hate Palestinians? muslimskeptic.com Recently, a famous multimillionaire Twitch streamer by the name of "Asmongold" made some very disgusting and shocking statements regarding Palestinians: "If you want to consider it genocide as a systematic killing of a group of people, they have genocide built into Sharia law right now," Hoyt said during the stream. "So no, I'm not going …
(2024-10-17). Israel-fanatic Columbia academic Davidai banned from campus after alleged harassment of students and staff. skwawkbox.org 
'Temporary' ban imposed on assistant professor accused of stalking and abusing female students Shai Davidai, the notorious pro-Israel Columbia University assistant professor whose inflammatory videos and rhetoric about peaceful anti-genocide protesters at the university's campus must have driven thousands to support them, has been banned from campus by the university's management, pending training on how …
(2024-10-17). Jewish American director Sarah Friedland condemns 'Israel's genocide in Gaza' in Venice Film Festival award speech. defenddemocracy.press US director Sarah Friedland used her acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival, refering to the situation as 'the 336th day of Israel's genocide in Gaza'. Sep 10, 2024 American film director Sarah Friedland became the latest artist at the 81st Venice Film Festival to spotlight the war on Gaza during the weekend's ceremony. Friedland, who …
(2024-10-17). How Did Twitch Streamer Asmongold Learn to Hate Palestinians? muslimskeptic.com Recently, a famous multimillionaire Twitch streamer by the name of "Asmongold" made some very disgusting and shocking statements regarding Palestinians: "If you want to consider it genocide as a systematic killing of a group of people, they have genocide built into Sharia law right now," Hoyt said during the stream. "So no, I'm not going …
(2024-10-17). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-17). What is the 'Generals' plan'? Israel's ongoing ethnic cleansing of northern Gaza, explained. mronline.org 
The ethnic cleansing of northern Gaza as part of the so-called "Generals' Plan" isn't new, but the only thing standing in its way is the will of 200,000 Palestinians to stay in the north and refuse displacement.
(2024-10-17). West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes. aljazeera.com Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They've now returned, but aren't allowed to rebuild.
(2024-10-17). '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.
(2024-10-17). Hezbollah MP: We're prepared for any scenario. presstv.ir Hezbollah MP says the resistance movement is prepared to face "any scenario" amid the Israeli regime's ongoing deadly escalation against Lebanon.
(2024-10-17). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Civil war or Gaza 2.0: Is Netanyahu working to divide Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). Cholera confirmed in Lebanon, risk of spread 'very high': WHO. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). Israel churns out 'proof' of gaining ground in Lebanon assault. newarab.com 
The Israeli army has ramped up its media offensive amid its invasion of One video, which features Israeli army spokesman "The items are still here. The meat is still here, there is a…
(2024-10-17). Israel clears Golan of landmines to prepare assault on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
In a sign Israel may expand its The move suggests Israel may seek to strike for the first time from further east along Lebanon's border, at the same time…
(2024-10-17). Israel strikes Beirut, kills mayor in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel struck Beirut early on Wednesday only a day after the US had reportedly given assurances that its top ally would ease attacks on the Lebanese capital. | Three strikes hit the Haret Hreik area in the Dahyieh suburb of Beirut just less than an hour after evacuation orders were issued by the Israeli forces, which claimed they had targeted a The strikes came after nearly a week of calm in the Lebanese capital which has been battered by attacks since Israel widened its war on L…
(2024-10-17). Lebanon: BBC slammed after embedding reporters with Israeli army. newarab.com 
Since the start of October, the Israeli military crossed the Blue Line into south Lebanon and began what it called "limited operations," claiming it sought to clear the border region of Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure. | The invasion began only days after Israel's year-long fi…
(2024-10-17). UN mission in Lebanon needs different rules of engagement. newarab.com 
The 16 EU countries contributing to the Since an
(2024-10-17). Gaza starvation looms as Israel continues siege on Jabalia. newarab.com 
Staff at Gaza's Kamal Adwan, al-Awda, and Indonesian hospitals report that food supplies are rapidly depleting as Israel's siege of Jabalia in the northern part of the region enters its 13th day. | Meanwhile, Gaza's civil defence forces state that they have been unable to retrieve the bodies of dozens of individuals trapped beneath the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes on Jabalia. | In a separate development, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported that its peacekeepers have once again come under "direct and apparently deliberate fire" from an Israeli tank in southern Lebanon, m…
(2024-10-17). Israeli settlers' ambitions for Lebanon and Greater Israel. aljazeera.com As Israel's invasion of Lebanon escalates, some Israelis are pushing the idea of expanding Israel's territory yet again.
(2024-10-17). As Israel bombs Lebanon, Lebanese police try to expel Syrian refugees. aljazeera.com Syrian refugees are among those displaced in Lebanon from Israeli attacks. Many have nowhere to go and fear deportation.
(2024-10-17). How is Lebanon's cash-strapped government responding to war? aljazeera.com The escalation of hostilities with Israel comes as Lebanon faces a power vacuum and economic meltdown.
(2024-10-17). Video: Mayor among victims of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli air raids across one of southern Lebanon's biggest cities included an attack on a local government building.
(2024-10-17). 'State-of-the-art' Russian weapons found in Hezbollah bases, Israeli PM Netanyahu says. scmp.com The militants have dug hundreds of tunnels and caches in the area south of Lebanon's Litani river, the prime minister says.
(2024-10-17). Over 50 rockets fired at Israel's north since midnight; IDF calls for evacuations in east Lebanon. haaretz.com U.S. stealth bombers target underground Houthi bunkers in Yemen ‚ñ Report: Israeli strike in Syria's port city Latakia sparks fires ‚ñ IDF intercepts drone over sea ‚ñ No Gaza cease-fire talks for weeks, Qatar's PM says…
(2024-10-17). Not Just Houthis, Russia Also Arming Hezbollah Amid Israel Conflict? Netanyahu Makes Stunnig Claim. hindustantimes.com In a big claim, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Russia of helping Hezbollah amid the IDF's ground operation in south Lebanon. In an interview with French newspaper 'Le Figaro', Netanyahu said, "We have just found a quantity of state-of-the-art Russian weapons." Watch this video to know more.
(2024-10-17). US bombers strike Houthi underground facilities in Yemen. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-10-17). US says B-2 bombers launched 'precision strikes' against Houthis in Yemen. aljazeera.com US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes aimed at countering Houthis' 'destabilising behaviour'.
(2024-10-17). US says B2 bombers launched 'precision strikes' against Houthis in Yemen. aljazeera.com US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes aimed at countering Houthis' 'destabilising behaviour'.
(2024-10-17). US B-2 stealth bombers target underground Houthi bunkers in Yemen. scmp.com US defence secretary called the mission a 'unique demonstration' to adversaries that nothing is out of reach.
(2024-10-17). U.S. stealth bombers target underground Houthi bunkers in Yemen; Israel reportedly strikes in Syria. haaretz.com Rocket sirens sound across northern Israel throughout early morning ‚ñ Report: Israeli strike in Syria's port city Latakia sparks fires ‚ñ IDF intercepts drone over sea ‚ñ No Gaza cease-fire talks for weeks, Qatar's PM says…
(2024-10-17). U.S. Unleashes B-2 Stealth Bomber To Target Houthi Sites In Yemen; Biden's Veiled Warning To Iran. hindustantimes.com The US military carried out fresh airstrikes on Yemen-based Houthi rebels on October 17. The US forces used B-2 stealth bombers for the first time to attack deep underground bunkers of the Houthis in Yemen. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, in a statement, said, "At the direction of President Biden, I authorised these targeted strikes to further degrade the Houthis' capability to continue their destabilising behaviour and to protect and defend US forces and personnel in one of the world's most critical waterways."
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). USA's Arab Ally, Which Shot Down Iranian Missiles, Now Joins Tehran Camp Right Before Israel Attack. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister met with his Jordanian counterpart on Oct 16. Abbas Araghchi & Ayman Safadi met in Amman & discussed the ongoing Mid-East conflict. Jordan FM told Araghchi that Amman would not allow any parties to violate its airspace. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-17). 'We will be watching', US warns Israel on Gaza starvation. aljazeera.com US ambassador to the UN warned Israel that any policy of starvation in Gaza would have implications.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). '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.
(2024-10-17). 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'.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). Maharashtra, Jharkhand 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Tuesday announced the 2024 Assembly Election Schedule of Maharashtra and Jharkhand along with the key electoral statistics of the two states.
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). Why NCPCR crackdown on Madrasa Education must be contested. ummid.com The talk of banning the madrasa system of education that imparts modern education along with Islamic teaching has to be viewed after the perusal of some hard facts about madrasas explained here.
(2024-10-17). António Costa wins 2024 UNESCO/Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Prize. ummid.com The Jury of the UNESCO – Félix Houphouà´t-Boigny Peace Prize has conferred on António Luís Santos da Costa the 2024 laureate for his extraordinary commitment to peace and developing countries.
(2024-10-17). Book Review: Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora. ummid.com Five brave Kashmiri women scholars from Kashmir have come up with a book "Do You Remember Kunan Poshpora".
(2024-10-17). Fairer than IMF: Academic hails BRICS bank NDB. ummid.com BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is a fairer monetary system than IMF and it provides equitable opportunities, a top Zimbabwean academics said.
(2024-10-17). Karnataka HC: Shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' inside mosque no offence. ummid.com The Karnataka High Court quashed a case against two Hindu men for raising the slogan 'Jai Shri Ram' inside the Puttur Town, Dakshina Kannada district mosque.
(2024-10-17). Kerala Techie designs world's smallest washing machine. ummid.com Sebin Saji, an engineer from Kerala, has made new world record by designing world's smallest washing machine.
(2024-10-17). Nijjar Murder: India, Canada ties go from bad to worse. ummid.com Already strained diplomatic relation between India and Canada worsened further after Ottawa said it was investigating its Indian ambassador and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the case related to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
(2024-10-17). Drug network involving top Saudi Ministry officials busted in Riyadh. ummid.com Security authorities in Saudi Arabia have busted a major network of drug trafficking and trade in the Riyadh Region that involved top officials in various ministries.
(2024-10-17). NCPCR Chief: Never called for Madrasa shutdown. ummid.com Priyank Kanoongo, NCPCR Chairperson whose recent comments had sparked outrage, on his last day in office Wednesday clarified that he never called for closure of Madrassas.
(2024-10-17). Boeing strike at the crossroads: What workers need to fight intervention by government and Wall Street. wsws.org The whole of corporate America is lining up behind Boeing; the working class must line up behind us.
(2024-10-17). Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denies clemency for Robert Roberson despite an outcry over his impending execution. wsws.org If Roberson is put to death, he will be the first person in the United States convicted and executed based on now widely discredited scientific criteria for determining "shaken baby syndrome."
(2024-10-17). Trump threatens military crackdown on the "enemy within" wsws.org While the former president stepped up his fascistic threats of mass repression, his Democratic opponents confine themselves to declaring him unserious and "unhinged."
(2024-10-17). Newly constituted far-right party could win British Columbia elections due to New Democrats' anti-worker record. wsws.org As the campaign for BC's Oct. 19 election comes to a close, polls show a dead heat between the New Democratic Party, which heads the country's longest tenured provincial social democratic government, and the BC Conservative Party, a newly constituted far-right formation.
(2024-10-17). Gaping holes in banking regulatory system. wsws.org A report issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has called into question the very foundations of the regulatory mechanisms put in place after the 2008 crisis.
(2024-10-17). Billionaire Betsy DeVos funding the extreme right in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. wsws.org The DeVos family, thanks to their Amway billions, have become leading financial backers of right-wing and fascist groups.
(2024-10-17). Italy's Stellantis workers prepare for one-day national strike. wsws.org Italian autoworkers call for industrial action in opposition to Stellantis' plans to cut more jobs and move plants to other countries.
(2024-10-17). The Shriveling Mighty Amazon River Drying Out. pressenza.com Fossil fuel CO2 emissions are taking the world's time-honored ecosystems, like the world-famous Amazon River, down onto their knees. The problem is greenhouse gases like CO2 and CH4 trap heat and excessive levels like we've been experiencing, create extreme heat; it's a direct connection that's destroying the world's legendary ecosystems. Over time, the biosphere rejects human meddling by undercutting these wondrous natural systems that support human life. The conclusion is too dreadful to | discuss. | The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is so alarmed that it's calling for "Urgent Action." | According to…
(2024-10-17). Contesting the idea of progress: Labor's AI challenge. mronline.org 
The material changes ushered in under the aegis of artificial intelligence (AI) are not leading to the abolition of human labor but rather its degradation. This is typical of the history of mechanization since the dawn of the industrial revolution. Instead of relieving people of work, employers have deployed technology—even the mere idea of technology—to …
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). The world is still silent, say Britons on anniversary of Gaza war. presstv.ir Britons marked one year since Israel's bombardment in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
(2024-10-17). US, UK attack Yemeni capital with B-2 'stealth bombers'. presstv.ir The American and British warplanes have struck Yemen's capital city of Sana'a and several other areas.
(2024-10-17). Iran rejects German chancellor's 'revealingly hypocritical' claim. presstv.ir Iran says unlike the German chancellor's proxy, it has no interest in playing with fire.
(2024-10-17). Can Iran and Türkiye unite to confront the US? uwidata.com West Asia continues to be subjected to Israeli aggression. Among the countries in the region, Iran is responding the most severely to the aggression. Alongside Iran, Türkiye is another country that has taken a clear stand against Israel, as exemplified by its support for Hamas. This frequently poses the question whether the two countries can …
(2024-10-17). Budapest: Remembering the ICRC Delegate who saved Jewish children during WWII. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-10-17). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-17). Palestine activists urge 8 October declared 'Gaza Memorial Day'. newarab.com 
Hundreds gathered last week outside the British Parliament to mark one year of On October 8, hundreds of pro-Palestine activists gathered outside the British Parliament to honour the victims of Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, The vigil, organised by British Palestinian families who lost relatives in the war, took place in Parliament Square, near the Winst…
(2024-10-17). US court gives Saudi November deadline to hand over evidence. newarab.com 
A US court has given two top associates of Saudi Crown Prince The order is among a spate of recent rulings suggesting US courts are becoming more open to lawsuits seeking to hold foreign powers ac…
(2024-10-17). Israel's war on Gaza has created a generation of orphans. newarab.com 
Israel's With nearly 50% of Gaza's population under 18, The latest figures show that nearly 17,000 children h…
(2024-10-17). Adam Raz's Loot exposes Israel's theft of Palestinian property. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). Egypt's Sisi names new spy chief amid stalled Gaza talks. newarab.com 
Key regional mediator Abbas Kamel, a close ally of president
(2024-10-17). EU and Gulf leaders meet for first summit amid Israel's wars. newarab.com 
The leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations are meeting in an inaugural Its aim in meeting the six wealthy Arab states in the
(2024-10-17). France bans Israeli firms from exhibiting at naval arms show. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). Israel suspends reservists over Gaza captive deal statement. newarab.com 
Israel's military has begun suspending reservists who The Israeli newspaper said soldiers who signed a statement threatening to stop serving in the army received phone calls informing them that they were being suspended. | The letter was reportedly signed by 130 soldiers, only about…
(2024-10-17). Museum showing Egypt's ancient treasures to open for a trial run. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). New BBC documentary shows life under Israeli bombs in Gaza. newarab.com 
A new BBC In unusual self-shot style, the feature-length documentary 'Life and Death in Gaza' by BBC Storyville and BBC Ey…
(2024-10-17). NYT rebuts claims of 'fake images' of Gaza children shot in head. newarab.com 
The New York Times (NYT) has issued a statement on Tuesday rebutting claims that a report about NYT opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury said in a rare statement that the report had been "rigorously edited" and verified, including through expert opinions and supporting photographs, which the outlet judged as too graphic for publication. | "We stand behind this essay and the r…
(2024-10-17). Qatar suggests Al-Udeid base cannot be used to attack Iran. newarab.com 
Qatar has ruled out the use of its Al-Udeid airbase for launching attacks against other nations, the country's prime minister said as regional tensions mount over a possible Qatar hosts some 13,000 US troops at Al-Udeid base – the biggest US military installation in the Middle East. | "The State of Qatar does not accept launching attacks on any countries or peoples from the base of Al-Udeid," Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani told st…
(2024-10-17). Shai Davidai suspended from Columbia U campus for 'harassment'. newarab.com 
Millie Wert, the university spokesperson, told The Columbia Spectator that the university was not attempting to restrict Davidai's freedom of expression but limit his alleged threatening behaviour. | "Columbia, however, does not tolerate threats of in…
(2024-10-17). Spiralling Sudan bloodshed sparks refugee surge into Chad. newarab.com 
Nearly Mamadou Dian Balde, the UN's Sudan regional refugee coordinator, told AFP that the three-million mark will likely be crossed in the next two to three week…
(2024-10-17). UK mulls sanctions on Israeli ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich. newarab.com 
(2024-10-17). US groups urge Biden to halt Israel arms now after leaked letter. newarab.com 
A letter to from the Biden administration to Israel calling on the country to boost aid to Gaza within 30 days or risk having humanitarian aid cut off has been criticised by some organisations, who've said that north Gaza needs aid now. | Sarah Leah Whitson, the executive director for Democracy in the Arab World Now (DAWN) said that the letter was "an important and unprecedented signal that Israel has crossed even the "We now need the Biden administration to show a…
(2024-10-17). US urges Israel accountability over Gaza human shields report. newarab.com 
The United States on Wednesday demanded accountability by Israel after The New York Times The newspaper said that at least 11 squads in five cities in Gaza had coerced Palestinian civilians into tasks such as searching for…
(2024-10-17). What is Samidoun, the Palestinian group banned by Canada, the US. newarab.com 
Canada, in conjunction with the On Tuesday, the US Department of the Treasury
(2024-10-17). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-17). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-17). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-17). Joe Biden unveils US$425 million Ukraine arms package in call with Zelensky. scmp.com The news comes ahead of the US president's whirlwind trip to Germany, where Russia's war in Ukraine will be high on the agenda.
(2024-10-17). Australia to give 49 ageing Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war effort. scmp.com Australia's M1A1 Abrams tanks were due to be decommissioned, but will instead be sent to Ukraine to bolster its ground forces.
(2024-10-17). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 965. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 965th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-17). Mapping the Solidarity Economy. pressenza.com
(2024-10-17). Recognising Asomiya as a Classical Language. pressenza.com Now it's official— Assamese (Asomiya) is a classical language. The Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024 approved to confer Classical Language status to the Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Bengali (Bangla), and Assamese languages. The classical languages serve as a custodian of Bharat's profound and ancient cultural heritage, embodying the essence of each community's historical and cultural milestone. Assamese, which is spoken by over 20 million people, gets entry to the prestigious category already comprising Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia languages. | The Union government in New Delhi decided to cr…
(2024-10-17). Emergency housing: the case of Hurricane Milton. pressenza.com In modern times, the climate crisis has made its presence felt in every way: from rising temperatures to extreme weather events (floods, hurricanes, etc.), every year there are at least two or three cases of natural disasters that sound the alarm for the future of life on the planet and our life on the planet. | By Maria Dimitriadi | The recent Hurricane Milton that hit the state of Florida in the United States — a few days after Hurricane Helene — left behind significant material damage and deaths, including residents of a nursing home in Tampa. Although there were shelters, the message from the state'
(2024-10-17). British Foreign Secretary Lammy to visit China: FM. ecns.cn Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit China from Friday to Saturday at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday.
(2024-10-17). China expels Japanese fishing boat from waters around Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn China expelled a Japanese fishing boat that illegally entered the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands, China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesman Liu Dejun said on Thursday.
(2024-10-17). Central banks of China, Pakistan renew currency swap agreement. ecns.cn China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, said in a statement released on Wednesday that it has renewed bilateral currency swap agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan.
(2024-10-17). 21 Tibetan children with congenital heart disease receive free treatment in Nanjing. ecns.cn Twenty-one Tibetan children with congenital heart disease have received free medical treatment at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University in Jiangsu Province this year thanks to a joint medical aid operation.
(2024-10-17). Forum focuses on the art of Buddhism. ecns.cn Among these who made a name for themselves in Chinese art history were monks celebrated for combining art with Buddhism. These include the Four Monks of the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) — Zhu Da, Shitao, Hongren, and Kuncan — whose work can be found in the collections of museums, and which enjoy public popularity.
(2024-10-17). Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series kicks off. ecns.cn The Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series kicks off on Wednesday in Xuhui district's West Bund.The Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series, a global extreme sports tour from France and in its 27th year, kicked off on Wednesday in Xuhui district's West Bund.
(2024-10-17). Forum builds on transport growth in Shanghai. ecns.cn With a theme of 'Digital, Smart and Green: Co-creating a New Ecosystem of Global Shipping and Aviation', the 2024 North Bund Forum will take place in Shanghai next week, running from Oct 22-24, officials said on Tuesday.
(2024-10-17). Hainan to issue dim sum bonds in HK. ecns.cn The country's southernmost province of Hainan plans to issue up to 3 billion yuan ($421.8 million) in offshore renminbi bonds in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, marking its third consecutive year of tapping the dim sum bond market.
(2024-10-17). Ministry aims to increase affordable housing supply. ecns.cn On Thursday, Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong announced plans to increase the affordable housing supply for including young people and newcomers, as the nation works to relax rules on home buying.
(2024-10-17). China's game industry seeing speedy growth momentum. ecns.cn China's gaming industry reached a record high in revenue, hitting 91.77 billion yuan ($12.89 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, marking an 8.95 percent increase year-on-year, according to an industry report released on Wednesday.
(2024-10-17). Xi, Mongolian leader hail ties over 75 years. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh exchanged messages to celebrate the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties on Wednesday, pledging joint efforts to take forward this relationship for the benefit of both peoples.
(2024-10-17). Fujian urged to lead modernization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping learns about dried seafood and the fishing harvest at a village in Dongshan county during an inspection tour in Zhangzhou, Fujian province, on Tuesday.
(2024-10-17). Xi wishes local people a more prosperous life. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon inspected Aojiao village of Dongshan county in Zhangzhou city, Fujian province, and wished the local people a more prosperous life.
(2024-10-17). Chinese company achieves photoresist breakthrough. ecns.cn A Chinese company has achieved a game-changing breakthrough in photoresist, a key material for semiconductor lithography machines, successfully passing mass production tests, according to officials from Optics Valley of China, a high-tech development zone in Wuhan, Hubei province.
(2024-10-17). Green transition key for agri-food sector. ecns.cn Elouafi noted that China's adoption of technologies and innovations in the agri-food sector, along with its initiatives to enhance rural incomes, played a pivotal role in the success.
(2024-10-17). Communication, remote-sensing satellites in orbit. ecns.cn China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, deploying the second batch of equipment in the Spacesail Constellation network into orbit.
(2024-10-17). Multiple entry visa allowed for expats from two SARs. ecns.cn Starting Wednesday, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government.
(2024-10-17). 55 officials punished for deadly January fire. ecns.cn Fifty-five officials were punished after they were found responsible for a fire that killed 39 people and injured nine in January at a building complex in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, according to a notice released by the provincial discipline inspection commission and supervisory commission on Wednesday.
(2024-10-17). Pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao in good shape at Smithsonian's National Zoo. ecns.cn Photo released on Dec. 16, 2024 shows panda Qing Bao eats bamboo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC.
(2024-10-17). Thousands of migratory birds rest in wetlands of Lake Gascule in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Photo shows the autumn scenery of the Lake Gascule in Mangya city, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-10-17). Delicate thangka paintings in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A visitor takes photos of a thangka painting at the Renjun Painting Academy in Tongren, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Oct. 16, 2024.
(2024-10-17). Ancient village complex well preserved in NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn Aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2024, shows the Zhangba ancient village in northwest China's Gansu Province.
(2024-10-17). Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys play at Yuhe National Natural Reserve in Gansu. ecns.cn Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys are seen playing at Yuhe National Natural Reserve in Wudu District, Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 16, 2024.
(2024-10-17). Bangladesh court seeks arrest of ex-PM Hasina for 'crimes against humanity'. aljazeera.com Toppled leader is in India, which has bilateral extradition treaty with Bangladesh – but loophole could prevent return.
(2024-10-17). Kamala Harris spars with Bret Baier over immigration in Fox News interview. aljazeera.com The Democratic presidential candidate defended track record and called for solutions to a 'broken immigration system'.
(2024-10-17). Disease X: Are we ready for the next killer pandemic? aljazeera.com COVID-19 led to a golden age of medicine but also vaccine hesitancy. We explore global readiness for the next outbreak.
(2024-10-17). China accuses Japanese vessel of 'illegally' entering disputed waters. aljazeera.com The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
(2024-10-17). In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Dragons' Den cultural appropriation row. aljazeera.com Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
(2024-10-17). Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia's halal crown. aljazeera.com Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.
(2024-10-17). TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips. aljazeera.com World's largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
(2024-10-17). Is China's new stimulus enough to revive its economy? aljazeera.com China is trying to revive its economy from a COVID-era slump, but is it doing too little, too late?
(2024-10-17). India hits out at 'cavalier' Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens. aljazeera.com Canadian PM said India made 'horrific mistake' by violating country's sovereignty as relations plunge to new low.
(2024-10-17). Israeli strike hits Syria's Latakia, state media reports. aljazeera.com Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad and located near a Russian airbase.
(2024-10-17). JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election. aljazeera.com The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
(2024-10-17). North Korea blows up road, rail links with 'hostile state' South Korea. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says move is a response to the 'grave political and military provocations of the hostile forces'.
(2024-10-17). Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections. aljazeera.com Rulings in three states – including Georgia – reverse measures that would have limited some voters from casting ballots.
(2024-10-17). India all out for 46 in first cricket Test match against New Zealand. aljazeera.com Virat Kohli among five Indian batters dismissed for 0 after they opt to bat first in Bengaluru's overcast conditions.
(2024-10-17). Paul Pogba ready to 'give up money' to play football for Juventus again. aljazeera.com Midfielder wants to be in France's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the decision will be up to coach Deschamps.
(2024-10-17). Fuel tanker explosion kills more than 150 people in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Deadly accidents are common in Nigeria, with most attributed to reckless driving and poor road conditions.
(2024-10-17). Mass funerals held for over 150 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion. aljazeera.com Many killed while scooping up spilled petrol from road, rising fuel prices forcing them to take 'desperate measures'.
(2024-10-17). Muslims 'in constant fear' amid hate campaign in India's Himachal Pradesh. aljazeera.com The Congress-ruled state has been witnessing anti-Muslim rallies for weeks, forcing many migrant workers to flee.
(2024-10-17). One Direction's Liam Payne dead in Buenos Aires: What we know. aljazeera.com Who was Liam Payne and how has he died at the age of 31?>
(2024-10-17). UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute poverty. aljazeera.com Index shows that 83.2 percent of the world's poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
(2024-10-17). Protester asks Israeli weapons firms for 'baby killing technology'. aljazeera.com Video shows a pro-Palestinian protester confronting Israeli weapons companies at a military convention.
(2024-10-17). Florida's Abortion Measure: DeSantis Angles for a Mistrial. counterpunch.org 
Florida's proposed Amendment 4 would add the following language to the state constitution's Declaration of Rights: "… no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient's health, as determined by the patient's healthcare provider," except for requiring parental notification when a minor seeks an abortion. I
(2024-10-17). The Threat of Christofascism. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. is struggling through a profound socio-political crisis reflecting the deeper global economic and environmental realignments now taking place. The presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump signify a unique expression of the crisis: Harris, moderation and accommodation; Trump, radicalism and selfishness. The election outcome will shape the nation for a decade to
(2024-10-17). Saudi Crown Prince and Egyptian President hold talks. tvbrics.com 
Saudi authorities announce the results of high-level talks with Egypt…
(2024-10-17). Brazil announces US$589 million investment to boost innovation and research infrastructure. tvbrics.com 
The resources will be allocated to the expansion of the National Science and Technology Institute Programme…
(2024-10-17). High-grade iron ore deposit discovered in China's province with 104 million tonne reserves. tvbrics.com 
China has identified 173 types of minerals, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources report…
(2024-10-17). Iran discovers Bronze Age burial site during emergency excavations. tvbrics.com 
This discovery has led to an important exploration of ancient artefacts…
(2024-10-17). Model of the BRICS technological development platform is developed at foresight in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The platform design is based on the pyramid of technological sovereignty and the periodic table of technologies…
(2024-10-17). UAE launches set of advanced digital tools to further empower investors in Dubai. tvbrics.com 
(2024-10-17). I Salute You, General. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-17). Larry On "Mixed Reviews"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of Ze's "Victory Plan", LOL)) Read the whole thing at Larry's blog.
(2024-10-17). Covid Vaccine and Pregnant Women. expose-news.com In 2020, Dr. Vernon Coleman warned that the covid injections have a massive number of side effects. In 2021 when Covidians were pushing for pregnant women to get vaccinated, he immediately disagreed …
(2024-10-17). Thinning the herd with Ozempic: Are weight loss injections the new covid injections? expose-news.com There has been a "Great Reveal" related to the harmful effects of covid injections, and now we're even seeing corporate media starting to report on the catastrophic harm caused by the covid …
(2024-10-17). Imperial modelling shows 100 Days Mission could have saved 8 million lives. imperial.ac.uk Deploying effective COVID-19 vaccines in 100 days could have saved over eight million lives.
(2024-10-17). Zack Polanski just held Sadiq Khan's feet to the fire over airport expansions. thecanary.co In his latest refusal to stand against pollution in London, mayor Sadiq Khan rejected an offer by Zack Polanski AM to join together and urge the national government to reject any future efforts to expand the city's airports. Zack Polanski pushes Khan just as Stansted expansion announced As the Canary previously reported, the Labour government […] | By
(2024-10-17). WATCH: Corbyn sings Bob Marley, discusses Gaza, Israel, and disability with Karim Ali. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn joins tens of thousands showing support for the Gaza Sunbirds and their goal to support Palestinians facing Israel's brutal assault. On a bike ride through Caledonian park, the former Labour leader, recently re-elected independent Islington MP and avid cyclist meets with Karim Ali, co-founder of the Gaza para-cycling team. Corbyn sings Bob Marley […] | By
(2024-10-17). Humans protect AI bots from playtime exclusion, finds Imperial study. imperial.ac.uk In an Imperial College London study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime.
(2024-10-17). Imperial celebrates its alumni in Shanghai. imperial.ac.uk More than 200 alumni and friends joined Imperial's President in Shanghai to celebrate their life-long connections.
(2024-10-17). The astronaut wears Prada — new spacesuit for Nasa moon mission revealed. scmp.com The Italian luxury brand has teamed up with private company Axiom Space to provide garments for the Artemis 3 project.
(2024-10-17). REVEALED: the flawed research Kendall is using to push DWP staff into mental health hospitals. thecanary.co A report on the South London scheme that put job advisers into NHS hospitals is stacked with statistical biases. That being the case, it means that the positive findings from it are largely bogus. Of course, this happens to be the very same programme Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) boss Liz Kendall has lauded […] | By
(2024-10-17). UK Poverty 2024. truepublica.org.uk Between 2019/20 and 2021/22, the average poverty rates in England (22%), Wales (22%) and Scotland (21%) had converged to around the same level, although poverty rates were much lower in Northern Ireland (16%). Between 2019/20 and 2021/22, the West Midlands had the highest rate of poverty at 27%, followed by the North East and London …
(2024-10-17). One Direction's Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel. scmp.com The 31-year-old UK singer, a former member of the bestselling boy band, had fallen from the third floor of a building in Buenos Aires.
(2024-10-17). Portrait by robot Ai-Da to sell at auction in art world first. scmp.com The 'haunting' piece depicts Alan Turing, one of the fathers of modern computing, who had warned about the use of artificial intelligence.
(2024-10-17). Donald Trump claims to be 'father of IVF' at all-woman campaign stop. scmp.com The remarks were the latest in a series of conflicting stances he has taken on reproductive rights, a key weakness in his White House push.
(2024-10-17). Sikh leader's killing: Canada's Trudeau says India made 'horrific mistake'. scmp.com The PM says there are 'clear indications' that India violated Canada's sovereignty, and that its government agents are targeting Canadians.
(2024-10-17). Mexico's ex-security chief gets 38 years in US prison for aiding cartel. scmp.com Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted in New York last year of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa cartel.
(2024-10-17). European Trainee Doctors to Have Fake Malaria Climate Myths Added to Their Studies. wattsupwiththat.com Malaria was endemic in Northern Europe and the USA during the Little Ice Age. But most people don't realise how prevalent Malaria was in previous centuries, because our ancestors called Malaria "Ague".
(2024-10-17). US elections 2024: the China factor. scmp.com In US' 2024 presidential and Congress elections, China is an inescapable factor on all levels, whether on a countrywide level such as trade or the contest for Asia, or on the ground, where investments by Chinese companies are causing divisions in local communities. This series looks at all the ways US elections and China are intersecting.
(2024-10-17). IRGC Calls for A United Muslim Front against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Muslim nations and governments across the world are expected to stand up, alongside Iran, against the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-17). Persian Gulf Trio Islands An Inseparable Part of Iranian Territory: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry deplored the repeated unfounded claims about three Persian Gulf Iranian islands in the final statement of the EU-Persian Gulf Cooperation Council joint summit, stressing that the islands are an integral part of Iran's territory.
(2024-10-17). Can Iran and Türkiye unite to confront the US? unitedworldint.com The Iranian political scientist says that shouldn't be a question anymore, and proposes Ankara should close down US military bases on its territory. West Asia continues to be subjected to Israeli aggression. Among the countries in the region, Iran is responding the most severely to the aggression. Alongside Iran, Türkiye is another country that has …
(2024-10-17). A 'leaderless' West. onlineopinion.com.au There is a growing tendency in the West that politicians gradually cease to serve the people they represent. Then, we may wonder if there is any point in electing them.
(2024-10-17). A 'trans'gression confession. onlineopinion.com.au Back at the entrance, dodging the crowds who knew exactly where they were headed, I looked up again at the sign and realised I had taken one right turn too soon.
(2024-10-17). Water challenges — made worse by rising temperatures — are threatening the world's crops. grist.org 
(2024-10-17). Indifference for the Disabled: A Traumatising Night Affecting My Every Day. bylinetimes.com In bed, and unable to move without assistance, enough consciousness seeped through my mind for me to wonder where my cat was. But, as I felt her cosy warmth pressing near my side, I heard the sound again. For a moment I shivered, then smiled. Working on a new novel with a folk horror theme, I told myself that I was merely getting 'spooked'. But the next bang was plainly real. | I buzzed my personal assistant, who dashed in. We both knew then that someone was attempting to get into my flat. My PA rushed to call the police. | I trembled, my chest tightening. I heard a catastrophic sound of glass smashing, and th…
(2024-10-17). A totalitarian, "anthropological" gender operation by Neoliberals. defenddemocracy.press Blinken cautions US State Department staffers about 'misgendering' amid rising global conflicts Feb 20, 2024 In a recent internal communication, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken directed State Department workers not to use gendered terminology such as mother, father, and manpower. Blinken's advise to his personnel not to indulge in "misgendering" comes amid the ongoing …
(2024-10-17). Defending the Skies: How THAAD and Arrow-3 Protect Israel from Iran's Missile Threat. defenddemocracy.press by Elijah J Magnier Oct 15, 2024 Israel is preparing for a broad, strategic and highly aggressive strike against Iran, aimed at dismantling the rules of engagement and deterrence that Iran has sought to establish in recent months. This move comes with robust logistical and defensive support from the United States, positioning both nations for …
(2024-10-17). Exile on K Street. defenddemocracy.press After fleeing Greece, Elias Demetracopoulos fought against his home country's junta from Washington—and nearly upended Richard Nixon's presidency. by Stan Draenos October 25, 2020 Like a bolt out of the blue, tanks surrounded the Greek parliament on April 21, 1967, as a cabal of junior officers launched a military coup to thwart impending elections. Arresting …
(2024-10-17). Fête de l'Humanité 2024: 450,000 stand for Palestine and against Macron's power grab. defenddemocracy.press This year's Fête de l'Humanité focused on solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Emmanuel Macron's manipulation of France's post-election process September 16, 2024 The 89th edition of the Fête de l'Humanité brought together over 450,000 participants for three days of political debate, musical, and cultural performances. The festival addressed major issues facing movements in France, …
(2024-10-17). German and Greek shame. defenddemocracy.press By William Mallinson Athens, 7 April 2024 Introduction On 6 April, I attended a demonstration outside the German Embassy in Athens, well organised by my long-time friend Ambassador Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos, intended to pressurise Germany into paying Greece the billons that it owes it in wartime reparations. I was surprised to find not even one Greek …
(2024-10-17). The real numbers: More than 300.000 victims in Gaza? defenddemocracy.press Scientists are closing in on the true, horrifying scale of death and disease in Gaza By Devi Sridhar Sep 5, 2024 In August, a 10-month-old baby in Gaza was partly paralysed from polio, the first confirmed case there in 25 years. The paralysis is probably permanent, and there are no treatments for polio. We have …
(2024-10-17). US, Israel and Iran. defenddemocracy.press I don't think there is an implicit obligation for the United States to follow like a stupid mule whatever the Israelis do. If they decide to start a war, simply on the assumption that we'll automatically be drawn into it, I think it is the obligation of friendship to say, 'you're not going to be …
(2024-10-17). Thinking of going solar? Wait until you need a new roof. grist.org 
Not too long ago, Bryan and Summer Stubblefield wanted to outfit their They contacted a few contractors, who provided quotes i…
(2024-10-17). 100 Days Later, Guinean Opponents Still Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A poster created by the opposition coalition, National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (Front National pour la Défense de la Constitution, FNDC) showing Mamadou Billo Bah (L) and Oumar Sylla, known as Foniké Mengué (R). | © 2024 National Front for the Defense of the Constitution…
(2024-10-17). Ethiopia: Fighting, Abuses Putting Sudanese Refugees at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Sudanese refugee washes his clothes at Kumer refugee camp, near Maganan, in Ethiopia's Amhara region, on March 1, 2024. | © 2024 MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images | Recent fighting between Ethiopian government forces and militias in the northwestern Amhara region has put Sudanese refugees at grave risk.For more than a year, unidentified gunmen subjected the refugees to killings, beatings, abductions, and forced labor.The Ethiopian government should take adequate measures to protect the Sudanese refugees, prohibit forced returns, and ensure, with international support, adequat…
(2024-10-17). Sikh leader's death: 'clear indications' India violated Canada's sovereignty, Trudeau says. scmp.com Police determined that violence towards Canadians 'has been enabled by and in many cases directed by the Indian government', the PM adds.
(2024-10-17). 'There is no way to pick up the pieces before these people come back'. haaretz.com Uri Ravitz notes that his mother views her time in Hamas captivity as an out-of-body experience and struggles to recall many details from that period. 'We were affected in the first circle, but as long as the hostages are there, this entire country is hostage,' he says…
(2024-10-17). How Israel's bulky pager fooled Hezbollah. haaretz.com An invisible detonator and wafer-thin plastic explosives turned batteries into bombs…
(2024-10-17). Fiery Kamala Harris uses combative Fox News interview to claim break from Joe Biden. scmp.com The Democratic White House candidate tackled questions on immigration and said her presidency would not be a continuation of the incumbent's.
(2024-10-17). Entertainment Buzz: Streaming Sports, Films, and K-pop Updates. devdiscourse.com NBCUniversal is set to bring regional sports to its Peacock streaming service by early 2025, enhancing its offering with four regional channels covering areas like Boston and Northern California. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, this addition aims to attract sports fans by including content from teams like the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics.
(2024-10-17). Tech Giants Shine Amid Flat China Stocks as Housing Policy Disappoints. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, China's stock performance was mostly stagnant, with investor sentiment cooling following a lackluster housing policy briefing that offered no new stimulus measures. This left some in the market dissatisfied, though Hong Kong saw a boost in shares from tech giants.
(2024-10-17). China's Housing Market Revival: White List Expansion and Bank Lending Boost. devdiscourse.com China is ramping up efforts to stabilize its housing market by expanding a 'white list' of eligible projects for enhanced financing, aiming to boost bank lending for these developments to 4 trillion yuan by the end of the year. Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ni Hong highlighted these initiatives, emphasizing the acceleration of urban redevelopments, including resettling citizens to address housing inventory excesses.
(2024-10-17). EU Confronts Migration Crisis: Security, Politics, and Policy at Crossroads. devdiscourse.com As the European Union summit approaches, migration emerges as a pivotal topic, with significant focus on countering Russia and Belarus's use of migratory influxes as political leverage. Diplomatic officials emphasize the urgency of solidifying EU borders and revisiting policies to effectively repatriate irregular migrants.
(2024-10-17). Police Nab Sharpshooter in High-Stakes Encounter. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes joint operation, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh police successfully apprehended a notorious sharpshooter, Yogesh, also known as Raju, in Mathura after a brief encounter in the early hours of Thursday.
(2024-10-17). Justice Sanjiv Khanna Set to Become India's 51st Chief Justice. devdiscourse.com Justice DY Chandrachud, the current Chief Justice of India, has initiated the process for his successor's appointment by recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most Supreme Court judge, to the Centre.
(2024-10-17). Global Health Updates: Innovations, Legal Battles, and Policy Shifts. devdiscourse.com In the world of health and medical news, Abbott Laboratories announced a slight increase in their profit forecast thanks to robust sales of their medical devices, such as continuous glucose monitors. This announcement boosted the company's stock by 2%.
(2024-10-17). Milestones and Major Moves: A Week in Sports. devdiscourse.com The Jacksonville Jaguars have been given the green light by NFL owners for their ambitious $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium. The project, dubbed the 'Stadium of the Future,' will begin construction in February, aiming for completion before the 2028 season opener.
(2024-10-17). CONFIRMED: Arua security forces behind night raid on family home. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Resident City Commissioner (RCC) has confirmed that security forces, including police and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), were responsible for a night raid on a family home in Buraa Cell, Komite Ward, Ayivu Division. Three weeks ago, on the night of Monday, September 30th, 2024, a family in Buraa …
(2024-10-17). Former KCCA ED Dorothy Kisaka spends night at CID. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three former top officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) spent the night in the custody of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) following extensive interrogation on Wednesday. The trio, Dorothy Kisaka, the former KCCA Executive Director, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and Dr. Daniel Okello, appeared at the CID …
(2024-10-17). Makerere striking staff accuse security of issuing death threats. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All is not well at Makerere University as staff remain on strike, protesting the institution's delay in harmonizing their salaries with those of staff at other public universities. The situation has taken a darker turn with new allegations that security officials at the university have threatened violence against the striking …
(2024-10-17). Pressure 24 Seven lawyers ask court to withdraw hate speech charges. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing Tik-toker Ibrahim Musana Commonly known as Pressure 24 Seven have asked Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court to withdraw charges of hate speech against him arguing that prosecutors are not ready to bring evidence against their client. Pressure 24 Seven is facing eight counts of promoting hate speech against the President …
(2024-10-17). Global media leaders gather in Xinjiang to navigate AI's transformative impact. independent.co.ug 
URUMQI | XINHUA | At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China's Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI. As the 6th World Media Summit unfolds in Urumqi, capital …
(2024-10-17). Muhoozi, Indian High Commissioner Rawat discuss strengthening forensic research. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, have discussed ways in which the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) can bolster forensic research. Gen Muhoozi and Rawat said grounded forensic research will be achieved through offering academic courses, the establishment …
(2024-10-17). Amid Canada Tensions, Biden Aide Praises Indian Govt Probe Into 'Kill Pannun' Plot | Watch. hindustantimes.com The United States said it's satisfied with the cooperation from India in the investigation of the alleged Pannun assassination plot. The US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said "We appreciate them updating us on their investigation as we update them on ours and the individual who was named in the Justice Department indictment is no longer an employee of the Indian Government." Last year, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) accused an Indian official, identified as CC-1 in court filings, of directing a plot to assassinate a US national who was later identified as Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh P…
(2024-10-17). Israel Gets THAAD: Why This U.S. System Is Considered More Lethal Than Israel's Iron Dome & Others. hindustantimes.com As Israel's defense systems struggle to intercept Hezbollah's drones, the U.S. has deployed its advanced THAAD missile defense system to help Israel "defend itself." THAAD is designed to intercept missiles during their final phase, but will it succeed where Israel's Iron Dome and other systems fell short?
(2024-10-17). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5. While that is somewhat in line with pre-pandemic numbers, it's a large increase from the same period last year when there were just under 4,000 cases. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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,…
(2024-10-17). 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….
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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…
(2024-10-17). 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,"…
(2024-10-17). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-17). India : The Observatory mourns the death of G.N. Saibaba. fidh.org
(2024-10-17). 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.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-17). 2024 World day against the death penalty. fidh.org
(2024-10-17). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-17). Where To Find The Best Christmas Markets for 2024. thecanary.co As the countdown to the festive season approaches, and the days become darker and colder, the allure of a good Christmas market starts to enter the mind. Across the UK and Europe, cities are getting ready to draw visitors from all over the world into a magical world of seasonal cheer that will quickly get […] | By
(2024-10-17). Day 376 Gaza Update: Israel Bombs Refugee Camps, Attempts to Ethnically Cleanse Northern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Day 376 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding many Palestinians, including children and women.
(2024-10-17). 60 years on, China maintains peaceful nuclear pursuit. ecns.cn On Oct. 16, 1964, China successfully detonated its first self-made atomic bomb in Lop Nor, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, shattering the nuclear monopoly of Western countries and becoming the fifth nation with nuclear arms in the world.
(2024-10-17). Israeli Forces Shoot a Child in Salfit. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian child, on Wednesday night, after invading the city of Salfit, and injured two citizens in the Al-Jalazoun refugee camp, north of Ramallah, in the central West Bank. Media sources said that on Wednesday night, occupation forces stormed the central West Bank city of Salfit, and fired live rounds, concussion grenades, …
(2024-10-17). 'Most beautiful highway for self-driving in Xinjiang' opens to trial traffic. ecns.cn Ahe highway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has opened to trial traffic."ÄÄ…
(2024-10-17). Former KMT chairperson expects more communication between Taiwan youths, Chinese mainland. ecns.cn Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, expressed her hope for greater communication between Taiwan's younger generation and the Chinese mainland during an interview with China News Service in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, on Tuesday.
(2024-10-17). From Ping-Pong Diplomacy to educational exchanges: China and U.S. scholars urge greater cooperation. ecns.cn "Educational and cultural exchanges contribute to mutual understanding of cultural differences and common humanity between the United States and China, which are vital ingredients for returning to better, more constructive relations ahead," said Chief Representative of the University of Virginia (UVA) China Office Justin O'Jack at China-US Higher Education Dialogue on Saturday in Beijing.
(2024-10-17). China aims to drive trilateral cooperation with Russia, Mongolia. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia and Mongolia to further enhance mutual trust and drive trilateral cooperation to go deeper and to better benefit the people of the three countries, Premier Li Qiang said.
(2024-10-17). China launches new satellite group. ecns.cn China sent a new satellite group into space on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-10-17). Exercise of Chinese aircraft carrier is part of annual schedule: defense spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy recently organized the Liaoning aircraft carrier group to conduct routine exercises in waters in the South China Sea.
(2024-10-17). How caretakers in Ocean Park Hong Kong feed panda cubs. ecns.cn Ocean Park Hong Kong on Monday said its baby twin pandas are now two months old and are growing up stably.
(2024-10-17). China launches new Earth observation satellite. ecns.cn China on Wednesday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China."ÄÄ…
(2024-10-17). 34 Million Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans Face Rude Awakening. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-17). Humans of Gaza: 19-year-old engineering student Shaban Al Dalou burned alive. presstv.ir Shaban Al Dalou, a 19-year old engineering student at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, was burned alive in an Israeli attack on the refugee tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah…
(2024-10-17). Anti-Zionist views 'worthy of respect': UK judge. presstv.ir A UK employment tribunal has ruled that the belief that Israel's actions against Palestinians constitute genocide is "worthy of respect in a democratic society."
(2024-10-17). Israeli soldiers reveal: Ethnic-cleansing plan already underway in north Gaza. presstv.ir Three Israeli reserve soldiers serving in Gaza told Haaretz this week that they believe the "Generals' Plan" is being implemented.
(2024-10-17). IRGC urges Muslim nations, states to rise against Zionist regime. presstv.ir The IRGC issued a statement on the occasion of the first anniversary of Israel's massacre of Palestinians at the Mamdani Hospital in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-17). 7 Israeli forces killed in clashes with Hezbollah: Reports. presstv.ir At least seven Israeli forces are reportedly killed during clashes with Hezbollah on Lebanon's southern border with the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-10-17). Iran's president urges Muslims to 'act as one against Zionist regime'. presstv.ir Iran president urges on pressure on supporters of Israel to force the regime into stopping its killing and crimes.
(2024-10-17). Uruguay prepares for general elections. peoplesdispatch.org Next Sunday, October 27, the people of Uruguay will elect their president and parliamentarians. For now, none of the political forces have a big enough difference in the polls that would indicate a clear winner in the first round of the election. Two political forces, one a right-wing coalition and the other, a center-left, will presumably get the most votes. | The possible alliance of the right: | On the one hand, there is the alliance of several right-wing parties (National Party, Colorado Party, Open Council, and Independent Party) which, although they will participate separately in the first round, ha…
(2024-10-17). Texas Denies Clemency for Robert Roberson Despite Bipartisan Campaign to Stop His Execution in Shaken Baby Case. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-17). The Murder of Juan Lopez, Defender of Life. covertactionmagazine.com On the evening of September 14, Delegate of the Word Juan López had just finished leading a Saturday evening service at the Catholic church in Tocoa, Honduras. Witnesses say that, as he was getting to his car, someone on a motorcycle rode by and shot him multiple times, killing him. López was a teacher, community …
(2024-10-17). Iran 'ready' to give decisive response to any Israeli adventurism: FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM has warned of the Islamic Republic's decisive response to any acts of adventurism by the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-17). Iran's FM meets with Jordan's king, calls for Muslims' action against Israel. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Araghchi called for mobilizing all capacities of Islamic countries to collect and send humanitarian aid to the region.
(2024-10-17). NGOs warn of 'horrifying level' of Israeli assaults on north Gaza. presstv.ir "Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map," the charity group Oxfam and 37 other humanitarian organizations said.
(2024-10-17). Gaza family says Israel killed children before receiving second polio vaccine. presstv.ir The UN has begun the second round of its polio campaign in central areas of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-17). Al-Aqsa Flood least response to 75 years of Israeli crimes: Senior Iranian MP. presstv.ir Manouchehr Mottaki was countering remarks by a Norwegian parliamentarian who labeled the operation an act of terrorism.
(2024-10-17). Florida Gov. DeSantis Schools Media Reporters Hyping Flawed Alarmists Claims that Hurricane Milton was Made Worse by "Human Caused Global Warming" wattsupwiththat.com What a breath of fresh air from a competent political leader addressing climate science reality instead of politically contrived climate alarmism speculation and hype.
(2024-10-17). Sahara sees first flood in half a century. wattsupwiththat.com If global warming caused this downpour, what caused the previous one 30 years ago?>
(2024-10-17). The Heat: U.S. Presidential Race. america.cgtn.com 
As Election Day draws ever closer in the United States both major candidates are in all-out campaign mode as voters are already casting their ballots in early voting. | The Democratic Party nominee, Kamala Harris, has been making her case to voters across key battleground states. Her Republican challenger, Donald Trump, is also pushing his agenda as he hopes to win over those who are still undecided. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-10-17). Hezbollah Ambushes Israeli Troops In Lebanon; 7 IDF Soldiers Killed In Deadly Combat | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group claimed to have killed at least seven Israeli soldiers in violent clashes in south Lebanon's Aita al-Shaab and Ramia on October 16. Several other Israeli troops also suffered injuries, and some 17 of them are critical, as per Press TV citing Hezbollah. Meanwhile, the IDF said that it killed Hezbollah's Kafr Qana district commander, Jalal Mustafa Hariri, in an airstrike in southern Lebanon. Watch this for more.
(2024-10-17). DTE Maha 2024 Post HSC D Pharm Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday October 16, 2024 CAP Round 1 Allotment result of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma D.Pharm (Pharmacy) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-10-17). Russia Fires At U.S. & Israel Over Gaza Onslaught; 'Only One UNSC Member Stops Us From Ending War…'. hindustantimes.com The Russian envoy to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, lashed out at US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing war in Gaza. Attacking the US at the UN Security Council on October 16, Putin's diplomat said, 'Only one UNSC member stops us from ending war in Gaza.' Watch this video for more details.
(2024-10-17). Josh Cassada returns as Research Head for world's most sensitive light detection technology. ummid.com Quantum Opus LLC, one of the industry leaders in producing world's most sensitive light detection systems through single-photon technology, Tuesday October 15, 2024 announced the return of veteran astronaut Dr. Josh Cassada as head of research and development.
(2024-10-17). US Politicians Are Pressuring Ukraine to Lower Draft Age to 18. defenddemocracy.press Ukraine's draft laws do not allow the conscription of men under the age of 25 October 15, 2024 A Ukrainian official said Tuesday that American politicians are pressuring Ukraine to lower the minimum age of conscription from 25 to 18 to make more young men available for combat. "If this information has surfaced, I can …
(2024-10-17). 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.
(2024-10-17). øCómo marcha la política industrial en el país? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las alternativas de la industria cubana en medio de la difícil situación del país fueron analizadas este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda por el Ministro de Industrias, Eloy àÅlvarez Martínez. Apuntó que a pesar del bloqueo no se ha detenido la transformación del sistema empresarial para lograr autonomía y buscar recursos con "nuestros propios esfuerzos".
(2024-10-17). Javier Milei en el Instituto Milken: "Argentina tiene todas las condiciones para ser la nueva meca de Occidente" defenddemocracy.press El mandatario aseguró también que el capitalismo de libre empresa "es la mejor herramienta para terminar con el hambre, la pobreza y la indigencia en todo el planeta". May 7, 2024 El Presidente Javier Milei afirmó hoy que el capitalismo de libre empresa "es la mejor herramienta para terminar con el hambre, la pobreza y …
(2024-10-17). Denuncia contra el terrorismo: Un año del ataque a la Embajada de Cuba en los Estados Unidos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En este episodio de Razones de Cuba, recordamos un evento que tuvo lugar el 24 de septiembre de 2023, cuando un individuo lanzó dos cócteles Molotov contra la Embajada de Cuba en EE.UU., impactando la pared frontal de nuestra misión diplomática. øCuánto ha avanzado la investigación? øHa habido colaboración entre las autoridades cubanas y estadounidenses?.
(2024-10-17). Cifra de muertos en Gaza supera los 42 400 tras más de un año de ofensiva israelí. cubadebate.cu Los muertos en la Franja de Gaza por los ataques israelíes superan los 42 400, incluidos más de 17 000 menores, tras más de un año de ofensiva militar israelí, que se centra ahora en la mitad norte del enclave, en particular en el campo de refugiados de Yabalia, bajo asedio desde hace doce días.
(2024-10-17). Convención de Unafid reunirá en La Habana a especialistas de 23 países. cubadebate.cu Un programa con ambiciosos objetivos fue divulgado hoy por los organizadores de la II Convención de Universidad, Actividad Física y Deportes Unafid 2024, que entre los días 21 y 25 del mes en curso sesionará en La Habana. Más de 300 especialistas, entre ellos 74 delegados extranjeros de 23 países, aparecen entre los confirmados para participar en Convención.
(2024-10-17). Israel ataca otra vez a la ONU, mientras los servicios básicos del sur del Líbano están al borde del colapso. cubadebate.cu Los mortíferos ataques aéreos israelíes alcanzaron objetivos en todo el Líbano el miércoles, incluidas posiciones de la ONU en la llamada Línea Azul, provocando una nueva condena de los principales negociadores de la ONU y del personal humanitario, que advirtieron de que los servicios esenciales en el sur del país están a punto de colapsar.
(2024-10-17). La participación popular, clave en implementación y control de medidas para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Desde la última sesión de este órgano, realizada el pasado 16 de septiembre, se ha mantenido el sistema de trabajo con el seguimiento constante al cumplimiento del cronograma del proceso de implementación de las medidas del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, informó el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante la sesión del Consejo de Estado celebrada este miércoles.
(2024-10-16). The trail of Streeting's 'jabs4jobs' slimming drug company is littered with massive lawsuits. skwawkbox.org 
Eli Lilley and Co paid out billions in court cases and has convictions for illegal drug marketing Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have gone to war on unemployed people they consider to be overweight — with a clear indication they intend widening it to the general population, with an implicit threat that they …
(2024-10-16). Majodina calls for unity towards sustainable water development. sanews.gov.za Majodina calls for unity towards sustainable water development | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for unity across the continent in sustainable water development and collaboration through public private partnerships and investment. | Majodina made the call at the 7th Cairo Water Week (CWW) and 9th Africa Water Week (AWW), which are currently underway in Cairo, Egypt. | The 9th edition of the Africa Water Week is taking place alongside the Cairo Water Week from 13 — 17 October 2024. It is hosted by the government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, through the Ministry of Water Resources an…
(2024-10-16). PPS: Most Released Detainees Suffer Health Complications. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) confirmed that most detainees released from Israeli prisons suffer from health complications, including chronic conditions that require medical follow-up. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the PPS noted that scabies was one of the most prominent diseases affecting released detainees, with visible effects on their bodies. Medical examinations also revealed …
(2024-10-16). Three weeks before the US election: The conspiracy of silence on the war abroad and the war at home. wsws.org With less than three weeks to go before the US presidential election, coverage in the media and the statements from Harris and Trump are dominated by trivialities, personal attacks and demagogic lies.
(2024-10-16). Israel is turning northern Gaza into a killing cage. mronline.org With international media coverage shifting to potential war with Iran, Israel is intensifying its campaign to obliterate the Palestinians of Gaza.
(2024-10-16). Release: New Report—Urges Canada to Cut Diplomatic Relations and Financial Support for the High-Level Israeli Officials and Organizations That Serve As the Backbone of the Violent and Illegal Israeli Settler Movement. justpeaceadvocates.ca Read the report KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: Sanctions for Justice! Expand Canada's Sanctions on Israeli Settler Violence — Action Network franàßais ci-dessous Immediate release October 16, 2024 The Settler Movement — Powered by Israeli Entities Like the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization — Has Since Israel's Inception Been the Driving Force Behind The Apartheid Policies …
(2024-10-16). Pro-Palestinian groups press for charges against Israeli soldiers who served in Gaza. haaretz.com Israeli officials are concerned that these efforts, combined with genocide allegations at the ICJ, could expose soldiers to legal proceedings in various countries…
(2024-10-16). Israel Bombs Christian-Majority Town In Lebanon: 1st Attack On Aitou Since Gaza War Began | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel has reportedly carried out an airstrike on a Christian-majority town in Lebanon. The deadly strike in the Northern Lebanon town of Aitou has killed at least 18 people. Israel reportedly struck an apartment building in Aitou, in the Zgharta district of Lebanon. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-16). Iran Urges UN to Put Effort into Harnessing Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called on the UN secretary general to mobilize the international body's capacities to rein in the Zionist regime and stop its atrocities against Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). Iran's Open Nuclear Threat To Israel: Top IRGC Officer Drops 3rd Hint In 10 Days. hindustantimes.com Brigadier General Ebrahim Rostami, former head of international relations for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned Israel against attacking Tehran's nuke sites. Rostami, in an interview with 'Didban,' said Iran would strike Israel's Dimona nuclear reactor if Israel targets Iran's nuclear facilities. He also hinted at Iran's nuclear capabilities, saying, "Those who can enrich uranium to 60% will certainly be able to go beyond that." Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). We're Basically Being Asked To Believe That The Palestinians Are Genociding Themselves. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the dumbest things we are asked to believe about Israel's genocide in Gaza is that all these civilians are being butchered because the Palestinians are evil and not the Israelis. That it's the victims doing evil things and not the perpetrators.
(2024-10-16). NATO-led nuclear exercises escalate tensions and threaten European security. infobrics.org Amid current tensions with Russia, Western countries are launching a major nuclear exercise, putting local security at significant risk.
(2024-10-16). Russia to Build a Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon. Are India and China Joining in. infobrics.org Fresh of the success of its successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, India is now reportedly interested in joining Russia's lunar nuclear power plant project. The initiative, spearheaded by Russian state nuclear energy firm Rosatom, is part of Moscow's bigger project of building a base on the Moon in partnership with China. But what do we know about the proposed power project?>
(2024-10-16). Why Aren't Harris And Trump Talking About Nuclear Weapons? progressivehub.net SHAGHAYEGH CHRIS ROSTAMPOUR | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2024-10-16). Google signs deal for nuclear power to supply the electricity needed for its AI operations. expose-news.com At the end of last month, we published an article about artificial intelligence's ("AI's") insatiable need for power. AI's large energy requirements cannot be obtained from "renewable" energy sources, i.e. wind and …
(2024-10-16). Can Israel Really Destroy Iran's Nuclear Program? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). O Ir࣠tem todo o direito de ter armas nucleares. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-10-16). Musk Spent $1bn on Coup Attempt — Maduro. dissidentvoice.org 
The billionaire distributed the money to "fascists" through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimed. FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a press conference. © Jesus Vargas / Getty Images Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the …
(2024-10-16). Musk Spent $1bn on Coup Attempt — Maduro. dissidentvoice.org The billionaire distributed the money to "fascists" through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimed. FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a press conference. © Jesus Vargas / Getty Images Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the …
(2024-10-16). Plea in Defense of a Trade Unionist Facing Expulsion for Supporting Palestine. dissidentvoice.org For initiating a petition denouncing the French CGT Confederation's stance on Palestine after October 7, Salah was defamed and expelled from the union. This troubling case, part of a global witch-hunt against supporters of Gaza, deserves some attention.
(2024-10-16). A Question for Women. dissidentvoice.org Dr. Frances Conley, 83, died recently. She was a professor at Stanford and one of the country's only female neurosurgeons in the 1990s. For decades she dealt with male colleagues fondling her, propositioning her, and calling her "hon," among other demeaning behavior—even in the operating room. She felt it was the cost of success in …
(2024-10-16). "Carpet bomb the Irish area and then drop napalm over it." dissidentvoice.org 
Here is a screencap from X/Twitter where US foreign policy advisor Matthew RJ Brodsky making calls to attack Irish peacekeepers with bombs and napalm in Palestine.
(2024-10-16). Brace Yourselves: A Tsunami Approaches. dissidentvoice.org 
What happened here was the gradual habituation of the people, little by little, to being governed by surprise; to receiving decisions deliberated in secret; to believing that the situation was so complicated that the government had to act on information which the people could not understand, or so dangerous that, even if the people could …
(2024-10-16). Han Kang's Nobel Prize Award is a Cry for Palestine. dissidentvoice.org 
South Korean novelist Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, beating short-listed literary heavyweights like Thomas Pynchon, Haruki Murakami, Salman Rushdie, Gerald Murnane, and the all-odds-favorite, Chinese author Can Xue. Han Kang was as shocked as anyone else after receiving the call notifying her that she had won. When asked what she would do …
(2024-10-16). "Carpet bomb the Irish area and then drop napalm over it." dissidentvoice.org Here is a screencap from X/Twitter where US foreign policy advisor Matthew RJ Brodsky making calls to attack Irish peacekeepers with bombs and napalm in Palestine.
(2024-10-16). Brace Yourselves: A Tsunami Approaches. dissidentvoice.org What happened here was the gradual habituation of the people, little by little, to being governed by surprise; to receiving decisions deliberated in secret; to believing that the situation was so complicated that the government had to act on information which the people could not understand, or so dangerous that, even if the people could …
(2024-10-16). Han Kang's Nobel Prize Award is a Cry for Palestine. dissidentvoice.org South Korean novelist Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize for Literature, beating short-listed literary heavyweights like Thomas Pynchon, Haruki Murakami, Salman Rushdie, Gerald Murnane, and the all-odds-favorite, Chinese author Can Xue. Han Kang was as shocked as anyone else after receiving the call notifying her that she had won. When asked what she would do …
(2024-10-16). From Appalachia to Palestine, our future is connected. mondoweiss.net 
The devastation from Hurricane Helene and Israel's escalation in the Middle East may not seem connected, but they are linked through the United States's commitment to mass militarization and refusal to work toward a just global future.
(2024-10-16). Support the students backing Palestine! workers.org 
At about eight weeks into the new semester on U.S. campuses, the following has become clear: Students who started political activity and struggle last year opposing the U.S.-funded and armed genocide against the people of Gaza had an enormous political impact. Their actions sparked similar struggles in the European Union . . . |
(2024-10-16). Fracking fuels Pentagon aggression. workers.org 
Seemingly out of the blue, fracking has become a hot button issue in the 2024 presidential election. At the Democratic National Convention in August, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, presidential and vice presidential candidates, even downplayed the danger of global warming. Despite appearing to oppose fracking . . . |
(2024-10-16). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. mintpressnews.com 
Media personalities like Barak Ravid, an ex-Israeli spy turned Washington journalist, play a key role in shaping media coverage that protects Israeli military actions and influences unwitting American audiences.
(2024-10-16). Israel's War on the UN: Over 230 UN Workers Killed as Tensions Soar. mintpressnews.com Days after Israeli forces repeatedly fired on the headquarters of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Tel Aviv's unprecedented rhetoric toward the UN has sparked a diplomatic row between France and Israel. | Since the war on Gaza began last October, the Israeli government has consistently undermined various UN bodies, banning officials and killing staff members. Former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has labeled this campaign a "
(2024-10-16). Revealed: The Israeli Spies Writing America's News. thealtworld.com 
Media personalities like Barak Ravid, an ex-Israeli spy turned Washington journalist, play a key role in shaping media coverage that protects Israeli military actions and influences unwitting American audiences. | One year after Oct. 7 attacks, Netanyahu is on a winning streak." So reads the title of a recent Axios
(2024-10-16). DSA Democrat Ocasio-Cortez campaigns for war criminal Harris, maneuvers on Gaza genocide. wsws.org The DSA Democrat is a stalwart supporter of the Biden administration, which has from the onset of the Israeli campaign of mass murder of Palestinians in Gaza last October 7 provided the Zionist regime with the arms and political and diplomatic support required for it to carry out its ethnic cleansing and genocide.
(2024-10-16). UK Labour's support for genocide in Gaza: build a mass party for socialism! wsws.org Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to call for a new mass party for socialism—not because the time is not yet ripe, but because it would win huge popular support.
(2024-10-16). UK Labour's support for genocide in Gaza: build a mass party for socialism! wsws.org Corbyn refuses to call for a new mass party for socialism—not because the time is not yet ripe, but because it would win huge popular support.
(2024-10-16). We're Basically Being Asked To Believe That The Palestinians Are Genociding Themselves: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
One of the dumbest things we are asked to believe about Israel's genocide in Gaza is that …
(2024-10-16). 'Stop profiting off genocide': 200 arrested at Jewish Voice for peace protest at NY Stock Exchange. nationofchange.org We discuss the historic mass protest, which called for an Israeli arms embargo and an end to war profiteering by companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
(2024-10-16). Biden must stop enabling 'this evil genocide,' Progressives say after latest IDF atrocities. nationofchange.org "These atrocities must end. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must always be protected."
(2024-10-16). Video: 'Israel ignores calls to stop killing civilians, what will govt DO?' Dodds — 'We'll look closely at reports'. skwawkbox.org 
Appalling non-answer as Middlesbrough MP demands action to stop genocide Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald gave a strong speech in Parliament yesterday, in which he recalled the horror of burning patients seen worldwide after another atrocity caused by Israel bombing civilians in tents at the weekend — and went on to demand of government minister Anneliese …
(2024-10-16). New Report: Urges Canada to Cut Diplomatic Relations and Financial Support for the High-Level Israeli Officials and Organizations That Serve As the Backbone of the Violent and Illegal Israeli Settler Movement. justpeaceadvocates.ca The Settler Movement — Powered by Israeli Entities Like the Settlement Division of the World Zionist Organization — Has Since Israel's Inception Been the Driving Force Behind The Apartheid Policies That Have Led to Israel's Continued Theft of Palestinian Land and Ethnic Cleansing of the Palestinian People KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: franàßais ci-dessous…
(2024-10-16). Army Shoots a Palestinian Near Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot Palestinian man near Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the West Bank, and injured others near Bethlehem in the southern part. On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a 58-year-old man, near the Apartheid wall, built on Palestinian lands, north of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said …
(2024-10-16). Under the Cover of War: 'Israel' Escalates Its Aggression Against Palestinian Prisoners. orinocotribune.com By Ahmad al-Abed — Oct 14, 2024 | In the midst of the war extending from the Gaza Strip to Lebanon, and in tandem with the major escalation in the West Bank, the suffering of Palestinian prisoners in the occupation prisons is increasing as they feel that they have been forgotten and that they have been transformed into experiments for Zionist fascism in the form of torture and murder. A video clip published by the Hebrew media on the anniversary of October 7 shows dozens of enemy soldiers with police dogs storming a prison under the leadership of the Minister of 'National Security', Itamar Ben-Gvir. This br…
(2024-10-16). Israeli Forces Assassinate a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated a Palestinian young man, and injured others, on Tuesday evening, in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The General Authority for Civil Affairs informed the Palestinian Health Ministry that the young man, Karim Samer Tawfiq Jabarin, 20, was killed by Israeli forces and his body was …
(2024-10-16). Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians, Shoot One, In West Bank. imemc.org 
Earlier Tuesday, Israeli soldiers abducted at least six Palestinians, and shot one, in several parts of the occupied West Bank. In the Hebron, governorate in the occupied West Bank, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians after storming their homes and ransacking them in Beit Ummar town, north of the city. Media activist Mohammad Awad from Beit …
(2024-10-16). Keir Starmer said at PMQs that he's "looking at" sanctions on Israeli ministers. thecanary.co Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asked Keir Starmer: Israeli finance minister Smotrich has said that starving two million people in Gaza might be 'justified and moral'. National security minister Ben-Gvir called settlers who killed a 19 year old on the West Bank 'heroes'. After my visit to Israel and […] | By
(2024-10-16). Netanyahu's Likud party issues invitation to event titled 'Preparing to Settle Gaza'. haaretz.com The event, scheduled for next week, is part of an initiative by the Nachala movement, which is known for establishing illegal outposts in the West Bank. Several ministers and MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit are expected to attend…
(2024-10-16). International Criminal Court Takes Important Step in DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displacement camp shelters destroyed in the impact zone of a 122mm rocket strike on May 3, which killed at least 17 civilians of whom 15 were children, Goma, North Kivu province, DR Congo, May 4, 2024. | © 2024 Hugh Kinsella Cunningham…
(2024-10-16). Second Round of Polio Vaccinations Start Amid Israeli Bombing Campaigns. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-10-16). Israel's "Surrender or Starve" General's Plan For Northern Gaza Is Nothing New. thelastamericanvagabond.com As Israel faces military setbacks in southern Lebanon, it now focuses its efforts on bombarding Gaza in an attempt to annex the northern portion of the besieged territory under what is known as the "General's Plan". This plan is a policy of complete extermination that will aim to mass murder 300,000 people. Israel has again
(2024-10-16). How Hezbollah Drone Evaded Iron Dome and Hit Israeli Military Base in Haifa. orinocotribune.com By Alireza Akbari — Oct 14, 2024 | On Sunday [October 13] evening, the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah launched an unprecedented drone attack on an Israeli training camp for the Golani Brigade in Binyamina, south of occupied Haifa, which killed at least four soldiers and injured more than 100 others. | Hezbollah's suicide drones, flying "over 80 kilometers without interception," penetrated multiple layers of Israeli military systems, reaching the camp, located about 55 kilometers from the Lebanese border, 60 kilometers north of Tel Aviv, and 30 kilometers south of occupied Haifa. | The strike, part of…
(2024-10-16). Democracy Now! 2024-10-16 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for October 16, 2024; Israel Is Routinely Shooting Children in the Head in Gaza: U.S. Surgeon & Palestinian Nurse; Uncommitted Co-Founder Abbas Alawieh on U.S. Election & Family in Lebanon Fleeing Israeli Bombs; "Deportation First": Trump and Harris Compete for Latinx Votes While Pushing Anti-Immigrant Policies | Headlines for October 16, 2024; Israel Is Routinely Shooting Children in the Head in Gaza: U.S. Surgeon & Palestinian Nurse; Uncommitted Co-Founder Abbas Alawieh on U.S. Election & Family in Lebanon Fleeing Israeli Bombs; "Deportation First": Trump and Harris Compete for L…
(2024-10-16). Israeli media: Golani brigade soldiers have encountered a hard incident on border with Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Israeli media: At least three soldiers were killed during battles on border with Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Israeli media: Number of Israeli soldiers killed tonight on northern border with Lebanon rose to 4. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Israeli media: Number of Israeli soldiers killed tonight on northern border with Lebanon rose to 5. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Fighters Kill Five Israeli Soldiers in Fierce Border Clashes. english.almanar.com.lb Fierce clashes erupted on Wednesday between the Islamic Resistance fighters and the Israeli occupation forces in the border area between Lebanon and occupied Palestine. The Islamic Resistance fighters clashed with the enemy troops clashed with the elite units of the occupation army in Al-Qawzah and Ramya towns. The Israeli media acknowledged that 5 soldiers, affiliated …
(2024-10-16). UNIFIL says Israeli tank fired at peacekeepers watchtower in Lebanon. aljazeera.com UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon say 'direct and apparently deliberate' Israeli attack caused damage.
(2024-10-16). Israeli jets pummel southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs. aljazeera.com Mayor among 16 killed in an Israeli air strike on municipal building in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). Qatar urges ceasefires in Israel's wars in Gaza, Lebanon at EU-GCC summit. aljazeera.com Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also calls for lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
(2024-10-16). The Insanity of Repetition: Israel's Return to the Lebanese Quagmire. libya360.wordpress.com Anis Raiss Israel's latest incursion into south Lebanon repeats the same tactical missteps of the past, plunging the occupation army into a familiar quagmire and raising the urgent question: How long can the cycle of failure continue before lessons are finally learned? Once again, history reverberates through the mountains and valleys of south Lebanon. On…
(2024-10-16). Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds after rejecting Lebanon ceasefire. scmp.com Israeli jets struck an underground Hezbollah weapons stockpile in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh.
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Downs Second Israeli Drone in One Day, Targets Israeli Positions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah shot down two advanced Israeli drones on Tuesday, while launching a series of attacks on Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon and occupied Palestine.
(2024-10-16). Iran, Jordan Weigh Plans to Rein In Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Jordan held talks in Amman about forcing the Israeli regime to stop its onslaught on Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). Oman Deplores West's Double Standards on Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq decried the double standards that Westerners have adopted on the Israeli regime's atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-16). Lebanese civil defence forces were able to save an infant from Israeli Airstrikes. youtube.com 
(2024-10-16). 'He dragged America deeper into the Middle Eastern quagmire': What Harris and Trump can learn from Reagan's mistakes. haaretz.com Ronald Reagan's Middle East policy was a fiasco from beginning to end, says Washington Post columnist Max Boot, who has just written an authoritative new biography on the GOP legend. The next U.S. president would do well to study his mishandling of crises with Israel, Lebanon and Iran…
(2024-10-16). How Netanyahu overcame his fear of protracted wars. haaretz.com The war in Gaza has been pushed along by a lust for revenge, so it has been harder for Netanyahu to satisfy his base. Luckily, in the Lebanon story there are no Palestinians or ghosts of Israel's 2005 Gaza pullout…
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Fires At Netanyahu Amid Lebanon Ground Op; 'Will Inflict Pain & Suffering On Israeli Army'. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group's deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, issued a dire warning to Israel amid IDF's ground invasion in south Lebanon. Qassem said that Hezbollah was 'confronting' Israel and had 'the right to target any point' in Israel from a defensive position. Watch this video for more details.
(2024-10-16). Israel To Lose Biggest Ally's Support? U.S. Issues Ultimatum To Netanyahu Amid Gaza, Lebanon Wars. hindustantimes.com The US has issued a big warning to Israel amid the war in Gaza and Lebanon. The Biden administration has issued an ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid and threatened to curb weapons supplies. The message was conveyed in a letter from Secretary of state Antony Blinken and defence secretary Lloyd Austin to Israel's strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer. The US told Israel it has 30 days to significantly improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah Bleeds Israel Amid Lebanon Ground Op, Fires 50 Rockets At Upper Galilee City Of Safed. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah fired 50 rockets from Lebanon to target the north Israeli town of Safed around 1: 40 am on October 16. Safed Municipality said a rocket struck the yard of a home in the northern city, causing minor damage. It also said two people were lightly hurt while running to bomb shelters and were taken to the hospital. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). NATO Nation Turkey's Big Anti-Israel Call Amid Gaza, Lebanon Conflicts; 'We Must Start With…'. hindustantimes.com Turkish Foreign Minister has called for sanctions against Israel. Hakan Fidan urged the international community to cut all support to Israel. Fidan made the remarks while addressing ruling party delegates at a meeting about Palestine. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-16). French lawmaker breaks integrity vow by accepting pro-Israel freebie. electronicintifada.net Christophe Gomart tramples on European Parliament rules.
(2024-10-16). Maybe we can celebrate my daughter's next birthday. electronicintifada.net Masaa was born on 7 October 2023.
(2024-10-16). Survivors of al-Mawasi tell their stories. electronicintifada.net Witnesses to September's massacre recall the horror and the grief.
(2024-10-16). Unity Against Imperialist Sectarianism. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli, Matteo Capasso Imperialist powers maintain a toolbox of tactics they employ to maintain dominance and pursue their interests. Among them is propaganda. In this case, playing on planted ideas about Islam and conflict in the region to dissuade the public from supporting the Axis of Resistance as they battle the zionist entity. Since the…
(2024-10-16). In Brazil, neocon propaganda movie claims that wokeism is Brazilian's and anti-Zionists' fault. strategic-culture.su
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(2024-10-16). Palestinians 'starving' in northern Gaza as Israel presses assault. aljazeera.com Northern Gaza hospitals say food and medicine running out amid siege, as Israel continues bombardment across territory.
(2024-10-16). Hamas Says Israeli 'Generals' Plan' in Northern Gaza 'Doomed to Failure'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas condemned Israel's military strategy for northern Gaza, stating that its so-called "Generals' Plan," which aims to intensify the siege and starve the region, is bound to fail.
(2024-10-16). U.K. exploring sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, PM Starmer says. haaretz.com Starmer addressed Smotrich's comments on starving Gaza civilians and Ben-Gvir's praise of settler violence, calling the remarks 'abhorrent' and saying, 'we are looking into that'…
(2024-10-16). How Western Lies About the 'Sunni-Shia Divide' Have Set the Region Ablaze. libya360.wordpress.com Hatem Bazian Fire and smoke rise from an area targeted by an Israeli air strike in Beirut's southern suburbs on 6 October 2024 (Fadel Itani/AFP) American and European leaders use this trope to keep the flames of war burning across the Middle East — and the profits rolling in. Sunnis must fight Shia in the…
(2024-10-16). Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold in Beirut, US Voices Concern. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Israel at war, day 376: Netanyahu's party invites Israelis to 'resettling Gaza' event. haaretz.com IDF says it struck 'strategic weapons' stored by Hezbollah in underground facility in Beirut ‚ñ EU countries contributing to UNIFIL have no intention of pulling back troops despite calls from Israel to withdraw, Austria's FM says ‚ñ IDF says it allowed 50 aid trucks into north Gaza ‚ñ U.K. PM Starmer says his government is considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 376 days into the war…
(2024-10-16). How Do We Get Off the Road to Armageddon? Dr. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Two days ago on October 14,
(2024-10-16). How Do We Get Off the Road to Armageddon? thealtworld.com
(2024-10-16). 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.
(2024-10-16). 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'.
(2024-10-16). Josh Cassada returns as Research Head for world's most sensitive light detection technology. ummid.com Quantum Opus LLC, one of the industry leaders in producing world's most sensitive light detection systems through single-photon technology, Tuesday October 15, 2024 announced the return of veteran astronaut Dr. Josh Cassada as head of research and development.
(2024-10-16). Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee exposes dangers at Stellantis- Samsung SDI battery plant in city. wsws.org The conditions at the new joint venture battery plant are appalling, with workers subject to low pay, long hours and numerous safety hazards.
(2024-10-16). US Secretary of State directs fire on China at Asian summit. wsws.org While also lashing out at Russia and North Korea, Blinken directed his main criticisms against China, which US imperialism regards as the chief threat to its global economic and strategic dominance.
(2024-10-16). Michigan Medicine workers outraged as SEIU cancels 1-day strike and announces tentative agreement. wsws.org The SEIU at Michigan Medicine—representing 2,700 hospital employees—announced the night before a one-day strike was scheduled to take place that the walkout had been canceled and a tentative agreement had been reached with management.
(2024-10-16). In victory for democratic rights, police rescind citations banning SEP/IYSSE members from University of Michigan campus. wsws.org On October 15, following hearings, Ann Arbor police rescinded trespass citations that they had issued to block four SEP/IYSSE members from going on campus.
(2024-10-16). Texas prepares to execute Robert Roberson, an innocent man, for a crime that never took place. wsws.org Roberson has argued since his conviction that he is the victim of a justice system that wrongly attributed his daughter's tragic death to "shaken baby syndrome" (SBS) and falsely pointed to him as the vicious perpetrator.
(2024-10-16). Walgreens retail pharmacy announces closure of 1,200 stores over next 3 years. wsws.org Walgreens announced it intends to close 1,200 retail stores over the next three years as a corporate cost-cutting strategy that will shutter what they deem as poor performing stores.
(2024-10-16). New Jersey train operator killed, 23 passengers injured in rail accident. wsws.org Whatever the circumstances behind the accident, the ultimate cause is the failure to adequately fund basic rail safety measures.
(2024-10-16). Bus drivers in Aspen, Colorado, enduring company housing and harassment, set to strike January 1. wsws.org Transit workers are unable to afford the cost of living in the exclusive ski resort town, one of the most expensive places to live in the United States.
(2024-10-16). Boeing looks to raise additional $25 billion as company, government and union bureaucrats aim to end strike. wsws.org Wall Street is prepared to spend billions to crush the resistance of the working class in this critical sector of the economy and restore production and profitability at Boeing.
(2024-10-16). Taiwanese president promotes US war drive against China. wsws.org Taipei's position is bound up with its support for US imperialism, the promotion of war in defense of capitalism and the belief that the Taiwanese bourgeoisie will ultimately enrich itself as a result.
(2024-10-16). Sri Lankan government rejects UNHRC resolution for inquiry into war crimes. wsws.org The JVP's opposition to any human rights investigation, based on the lie that the military committed no war crimes, flows from its Sinhala chauvinist politics and ardent support for the protracted anti-Tamil civil war.
(2024-10-16). Trauma Surgeon: I Saw Multiple Palestinian Kids Who Were Shot in Head by Israel. truthout.org As the official death toll in Gaza passes more than 42,400, the true number may be impossible to know until Israel's war is over. But medical workers who witnessed the carnage in Gaza's hospitals are speaking out. We speak with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa about his op-ed in The New York Times that features harrowing stories from dozens of healthcare workers and CT scans of children shot in the head or the… |
(2024-10-16). Israeli Massacre of Palestinian Family in Gaza Included US Permanent Resident. truthout.org The Muslim advocacy group Council on American-Islamic Relations on Tuesday led condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza that killed at least 14 Palestinians — including the mother of an American citizen who was a permanent U.S. resident — and demanded that the Biden administration stop supplying Israel with arms. In a statement Tuesday, CAIR "called on the Biden… |
(2024-10-16). Florida Book Bans Are Lower This Year Compared to 2023 — Why Is a Mystery. truthout.org Attempts to censor books in the state of Florida, which has seen one of the highest rates of attempted book bans in the country over the past few years, have gone down drastically, the American Library Association (ALA) recently reported. The reason why challenges to book titles have decreased is not readily known. And the ALA says resistance to book bans is still needed. |
(2024-10-16). Legacy of John Brown's Abolitionist Raid Lives On, 165 Years Later. truthout.org This week marks the 165th anniversary of John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry (in what is now West Virginia) in October 1859. The deeply religious Brown was an ardent white abolitionist determined to bring an end to slavery. He thought his raid on Harpers Ferry — waged by a small, interracial army of nearly two dozen men — would inspire an uprising of enslaved people across… |
(2024-10-16). Georgia Judge Strikes Down Rule Mandating Hand Counting of Ballots. truthout.org For the second time in 24 hours, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney struck down a Georgia election rule proposed by allies of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, with pro-democracy advocates applauding the decision for blocking the "administrative chaos" that, as one critic said, was "exactly the point" of the rule. The judge temporarily blocked a rule passed by the… |
(2024-10-16). It's Not Just BioLab. Major Chemical Accidents Are Alarmingly Common in the US. truthout.org Investigators have been busy at the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the independent federal agency tasked with determining the root causes of major chemical accidents at industrial facilities. In Georgia, fallout is continuing more than two weeks after a massive chemical fire erupted at the BioLab pool and spa supply facility in Conyers, just outside of Atlanta. The fire created a toxic plume of… |
(2024-10-16). Election Deniers Are Recruiting Poll Workers in Swing States. truthout.org Right-wing strategists still talk about what happened in Detroit in 2020, when poll watchers stood outside the absentee ballot counting center, banging on windows and shouting "Stop the count!" Conspiracy theories swirled that those volunteers had been kept out while something corrupt was unfolding inside. In fact, at one point the facility held almost double the number of permitted poll watchers… |
(2024-10-16). Democrats Have Embraced the Terms of the Immigration Debate Set by Extremists. truthout.org As we approach the presidential election, there has been a flurry of headlines feigning objectivity through euphemistic niceties. Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris "talks tough on border." Harris and Democrats "walk a delicate — and harder — line" on immigration, which, if you didn't know, is the party's "biggest weakness" that they are trying to "turn the tables on. |
(2024-10-16). Former Salvadoran Colonel Living In Safe Haven In US Faces Lawsuit For Killing Dutch Journalists. thedissenter.org The U.S. government has known for around six years that Reyes Mena was accused of war crimes and living in Virginia.
(2024-10-16). CAIR Action NJ Endorses Green Party Jill Stein for President, Christina Khalil for US Senate and Almost Entire NJ Green Party Slate. fightbackbetter.com 
CAIR Action NJ, is a separate organization from CAIR NJ — it is 501(c)4 unlike CAIR NJ which is 501(c)3.
(2024-10-16). BREAKING: CAIR Says 'No Need to Wait 30 Days' After Biden Admin Threatens to Limit Arms for Israel in Response to Gaza Aid Blockade. fightbackbetter.com CAIR Press Release: No Need to Wait 30 Days The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil…
(2024-10-16). CovertAction Bulletin: A Handful of Billionaires are Causing Climate Chaos for the World. covertactionmagazine.com Hurricane Milton approached the physical limits of what a hurricane can be before it made landfall, and this was driven in part by the fact that 13 major Western corporations are responsible for the deforestation of 17% of the Amazon rainforest over the last few decades…
(2024-10-16). As U.S. puppets the Australian political class rejects international humanitarian law. mronline.org 
The Australian Labor-Coalition political class has ignored, and by its actions rejected, UN decisions that Australia is legally obliged to stop its support for the Israeli settler-colonial project, to actively seek to stop Israel's racial segregation and apartheid, and to cease military, diplomatic, economic, commercial, financial, investment, trade, political, and legal relations with the Israeli occupation.
(2024-10-16). Pakistani security forces attack protesters demanding justice in case of extrajudicial killing. peoplesdispatch.org The Sindh Rawadari March was called by left groups in Pakistan's Sindh province to demand control on rising religious extremism and accountability in the custodial killing of Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar last month.
(2024-10-16). Berlin activists protest Rio Tinto's Serbia lithium extraction plans. peoplesdispatch.org Protesters in Berlin condemned planned lithium mining in Serbia, accusing the German government and industry of hypocrisy and greenwashing in their support of the controversial Rio Tinto project…
(2024-10-16). United States destabilizing East Asia: a regional perspective. peoplesdispatch.org 
Speakers from across East Asia and the Pacific participated in a webinar organized by No Cold War regarding the attempts by the US to destabilize and dominate the region.
(2024-10-16). Greta Thunberg became a "danger" when she began to speak up for Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org On October 8, Greta Thunberg was set to speak in the West German metropolis of Dortmund, where since May, activists and students had maintained a pro-Palestinian encampment near the university. However, giving very short notice, the Dortmund police banned the Swedish climate activist from taking part in a pro-Palestinian event. | The authorities explained that they had drawn up a "danger forecast" after "intensive examination" and come up with the assessment that, "The most recent events in connection with Thunberg led to the assessment that she is a participant who is prepared to use violence." What was meant by…
(2024-10-16). Witness Sketch of Man Seen Entering and Leaving Journalist's Room on the Day He Was Found Dead Resembles Former CIA Agent. covertactionmagazine.com Evidence from Martinsburg, West Virginia, Police report contradicts claims of popular Netflix series On August 10, 1991, Danny Casolaro, a Fairfax, Virginia-based journalist who was writing a book on a massive CIA corruption scheme that started with the theft of computer software, was found dead lying in a tub of bloody water in room 517 …
(2024-10-16). Nikolaev Tank Repairing Plant… smoothiex12.blogspot.com doesn't repair anything anymore after a jolly group of five Iskanders paid the visit to this strategic facility. The video gives a very good spacial reference picture speed-wise (M=6+ hypersonic weapons arrivals) and why NATO AD complexes are powerless against Iskanders; five building have been completely denazified together with 10 units (6 tanks included) of armor in them. And, as you can see yourself, somehow those damn Russkies have a very (I would say outstanding) accuracy of those missiles. Must be Western microchips from washing machines and backward optronic guidance, I am sure Russians got those fro…
(2024-10-16). Colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela mantienen en alto sus compromisos internacionalistas. radiohc.cu Palabras claves: Venezuela, Cuba, Misión Médica Cubana en Venezuela, Misiones Sociales en Venezuela, Centro de Diagnóstico Integral "María Eugenia González", Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas.
(2024-10-16). Aniversario del Frente de Las Villas en la memoria de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El aniversario 66 del Frente de Las Villas, con la Columna 8 'Ciro Redondo', al mando del comandante Ernesto Che Guevara como principal protagonista fue conmemorado este miércoles en las montañas del Escambray, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus.
(2024-10-16). Cancillería de Cuba lamenta deceso de expresidente de la Cámara de Comercio de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez lamentó este miércoles el fallecimiento de Thomas J. Donohue, quien fuera presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Estados Unidos.
(2024-10-16). Colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela mantienen en alto sus compromisos internacionalistas. radiohc.cu Palabras claves: Venezuela, Cuba, Misión Médica Cubana en Venezuela, Misiones Sociales en Venezuela, Centro de Diagnóstico Integral "María Eugenia González", Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas.
(2024-10-16). Aniversario del Frente de Las Villas en la memoria de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El aniversario 66 del Frente de Las Villas, con la Columna 8 'Ciro Redondo', al mando del comandante Ernesto Che Guevara como principal protagonista fue conmemorado este miércoles en las montañas del Escambray, en la central provincia cubana de Sancti Spíritus.
(2024-10-16). Cancillería de Cuba lamenta deceso de expresidente de la Cámara de Comercio de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez lamentó este miércoles el fallecimiento de Thomas J. Donohue, quien fuera presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de Estados Unidos.
(2024-10-16). Scapegoating Immigrants Hurts All of Us — Except Elites. otherwords.org Republicans are counting on fears of immigrants to draw white conservatives to the polls. This calculation is dangerous — and it lets the real villains in our politics off the hook. | There's a direct line between Donald Trump's 2015
(2024-10-16). Could the Sahel Alliance divide Africa? mronline.org 
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.
(2024-10-16). Health and safety: Amazon fails to deliver. mronline.org "We are going to be Earth's best employer and Earth's safest place to work." (Jeff Bezos, April 2021)…
(2024-10-16). India: Samsung Strike Completes 1 Month Amid Rising State Repression. orinocotribune.com Hundreds of striking workers of the Samsung India's Chennai plant, including their leaders were arrested, and the venue of strike dismantled by the Tamil Nadu state police on October 9. | The arrested leaders include A Soundararajan, president of the Tamil Nadu state Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and E Muthu Kumar, president of Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU). The worker leaders were released on bail after a few hours of detention, as the government termed the strike illegal. | Over 1,300 Samsung workers at its Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, have been on strike since September 9, demandi…
(2024-10-16). US Tees Up Ukrainian and Syrian Extremist Proxies in Fight Against Russia. orinocotribune.com By Mohamed Nader Al-Omari — Oct 13, 2024 | Decades after the end of the Cold War, the US continues to employ proxy warfare as a central strategy in its confrontations with major global rivals, particularly Russia and China. This approach enables the US to extend its influence and pursue its geopolitical objectives without direct military engagement, instead relying on third-party actors to do the heavy lifting. | This has played out in various global crises, despite the potential for
(2024-10-16). Closed Session in parliament on Israeli aggression; Demonstrations for Palestine; Erdoƒüan signals cabinet reshuffle. uwidata.com Last week the agenda in Türkiye was shaped once again by developments in the region. A closed session on the Israeli aggression was held in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). Demonstrations to show support for Palestine took place across the country. President Erdoƒüan gave signals of potential cabinet changes. Closed Session in parliament on …
(2024-10-16). France and the US use African mercenaries to carry out a globalist coup in Burkina Faso. uwidata.com On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed to organizing the plot, which was financed from abroad. Kinda said that 150 mercenaries from the Central African Republic were brought …
(2024-10-16). The US-Azerbaijani tension. uwidata.com 
By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan has always been filled with ups and downs. Although both countries are strategic partners, the U.S. has resorted to imposing sanctions on official Baku whenever it does not need Azerbaijan. A similar scenario is unfolding again. The U.S. accuses Azerbaijan of …
(2024-10-16). Al-Manar correspondent confirms a number of Israeli soldiers were killed during the clashes. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and vicinity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Islamic Resistance fighters target an Israeli Merkava tank in Labbouneh Height with a guided missile, burning it and killing or injuring all the soldiers on board: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Al-Manar Live Broadcast Shows Israeli Vehicles Being Burnt by Hezbollah in Accordance with Sayyed Nasrallah's Vow. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah Martyred Leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah once threatened that the Islamic Resistance will destroy the Israeli military units, brigades and vehicles, and that cameras would broadcast that live. Indeed, Al-Manar camera filmed how Hezbollah targeted and burnt a Merkava tank in Mount Labbounneh. Hezbollah Military Media issued a statement which announced that the Islamic Resistance …
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah fighters strike a second Merkava tank in Labbouneh Height with a guided missile, burning it and killing or injuring all the soldiers on board: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-16). Larken Rose Interview — The Illusion Of Authority & The Collapse Of The Two Party Paradigm. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Larken Rose, author of The Most Dangerous Superstition, here to discuss exactly that, the most dangerous superstition: the illusion of authority. We discuss how this illusion is used to control our lives and how it is at the root of most every problem we face as free individuals. We discuss voting
(2024-10-16). Building out the U.S. Hub-and-Spoke Empire in the Indo-Pacific. fpif.org The United States is undertaking a major effort to reinforce the imperial model that it has used to dominate Asia and the Pacific since the end of World War II. | Focusing on its hub-and-spoke model, which it has used to keep itself positioned as the dominant hub of the Pacific, the United States is engaging in simultaneous efforts to facilitate cooperation among its spokes, particularly its allies and partners. U.S. officials are seeking greater multilateral coordination with the spokes, primarily by strengthening regional groupings such as the Quad and fortifying regional alliances such as its trilateral allian…
(2024-10-16). Macron vs. Netanyahu: A Growing Rift over Gaza. fpif.org It took nearly a year for French President Emmanuel Macron to confront the uncomfortable truth: the path to peace in Gaza cannot be paved with more weapons to Israel. His recent remarks,
(2024-10-16). Israel Stands on the Precipice of a Regional War. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess current developments with respect to Israel and Iran and why, contrary to conventional wisdom, the US continues to do everything to prevent an escalation between the two nations leading to all-out war. |
(2024-10-16). Lawfare, Smear Campaigns, and Lies in Colombia. orinocotribune.com By Carmen Parejo Rendón — Oct 14, 2024 | Since Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia, his government's path has not been easy. Virtually all the social reforms presented by the president—those included in his electoral program—have been overturned by other political forces. | Among his proposals, the health reform stands out. It is very necessary in a country like Colombia, where access to medicine is part of the social geography of inequality, especially between urban and rural areas. | These setbacks contrast with the hope that surrounded the unprecedented arrival to power of a leftist politicia…
(2024-10-16). Venezuela to Confront Spain About Barbarism Against Indigenous Peoples. orinocotribune.com President Nicolás Maduro expressed his support for Caribbean countries demanding that London recognize and pay reparations for its historical crimes, including the slave trade. In the process, the Venezuelan head of state announced that Venezuela will file a claim with Spain. | "Venezuela is going to activate a deep claim upon Spain to respond for the theft and plundering of our lands," he said. He emphasized that "the people seek justice and recognition for the horrors of the past." The president made these comments on Monday, October 14, during a broadcast of the television program Con Maduro+. | The president…
(2024-10-16). Pentagon Confirms US Troops To Operate THAAD Missile Defense in 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-16). 'Right to Rape': US Officials Meet Counterparts at Infamous 'Israeli' Torture Camp. orinocotribune.com Sde Teiman has been the site of numerous alleged incidents of torture, including electrocution, burning, beatings, sexual humiliation and the denial of food, water, healthcare and sleep. One 'Israeli' doctor claimed amputations of limbs take place "routinely" as prisoners remain handcuffed for extended periods of time. | Representatives of the controversial US government agency USAID have held regular meetings with counterparts at a prison camp where 'Israeli' officials have declared the right to torture and rape Palestinian detainees, it was revealed today. | "According to three officials with the US Agency f…
(2024-10-16). Venezuela: Central Bank Moves To Stabilize Currency Exchange. orinocotribune.com The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) carried out a currency intervention on Monday by selling US$ 180 million to the financial system with the aim of stabilizing the price of the US currency in the South American country. | According to data provided by local news outlets, "October already reports two interventions with an injection of US$ 260 million into the banking market by the Central Bank." | Last Friday, October 11, the official exchange rate rose 3.29%, reaching Bs. 37.65 per US dollar, its largest daily variation during 2024. | Compared to the previous week, the BCV intervention rate increased by 4.88%, w…
(2024-10-16). Venezuela Confirms Willingness to Help Colombia Without Interfering in its Internal Affairs. orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-16). Warped Government Priorities Make Climate Disasters Worse. otherwords.org
(2024-10-16). Aid Restrictions Hold Americans Back. otherwords.org I loved my childhood. My dad worked hard and had two jobs while my mom stayed home with my sister and me. We had a nice house and a middle-class lifestyle. I never even thought about poverty and struggle. | But when my parents divorced, I suddenly had a very intimate relationship with poverty. My mom hadn't been to college and couldn't replace my dad's wages. Meanwhile, I began to struggle in high school and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. | We got by because we had Medicaid, housing vouchers, and food stamps. And with my diagnosis, I've been able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance. But no…
(2024-10-16). A Story of Biblical Corruption. otherwords.org As school kids learn in civics class, our government is made up of three separate branches. The church isn't one of them — unless you live in Oklahoma. | There, a fanatical Christian Nationalist named Ryan Walters is the appointed superintendent of schools. But Walters is confused on the concept of "instruction," viewing it not as teaching but as a commandment to implement his own personal theology. | In June, he pompously instructed all public schools to put the Christian Bible in every classroom and to use them for teaching every subject. He's also demanding millions of dollars from taxpayers to buy Bible…
(2024-10-16). Cartoon: Pro or Con. otherwords.org Cartoons are presented for editorial and educational purposes only. Neither OtherWords nor the Institute for Policy Studies endorses candidates for any political office.
(2024-10-16). In OtherWords: October 16, 2024. otherwords.org Florida and the Southeast are reeling from recent storms, with experts predicting that FEMA could run out of resources well before the end of this hurricane season. | How could that be? In part it's because " As storms battered the country, Basav notes, the U.S. government was sending weapons abroad and shelling out fossil fuel subsidies at home. "For disaster-hit communities to…
(2024-10-16). The Tipped Wage System Is Failing Us. Removing Taxes on Tips Won't Save It. otherwords.org Both major presidential candidates have called for eliminating taxes on tips. But that won't help most restaurant workers. | What will? Replacing the subminimum wages that tipped workers make with one fair wage nationwide. | The federal minimum wage for most workers is just $7.25. But for workers who get tips, employers are allowed to pay them $2.13 an hour. If tips don't raise your hourly pay to at least the regular minimum wage, bosses are supposed to make up the difference — but very often don't. | I was a bartender in Boston for over a decade. Technically, I was paid $6.75 an hour — the current su…
(2024-10-16). Full list of Private Members' Bills presented to parliament. leftfootforward.org The full list of Private Members' Bills to be discussed in this parliament has been presented to the House of Commons. | Private Members' Bills are pieces of legislation proposed by backbench MPs rather than the government. Backbench MPs enter a lottery to determine who will have the chance to propose possible bills. A total of 20 MPs are then able to propose Private Members' Bills, many of which will not have sufficient parliamentary time to be debated. | While most Private Members' Bills don't become law, some significant legislation has originated this way — including the abolition of the death penalt…
(2024-10-16). Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment in war. scmp.com His plan has five main points that relied on Kyiv's allies, including an unconditional invite to join Nato and specific weapons support.
(2024-10-16). Germany Finally Maxed Out Its Military Support For Ukraine. thealtworld.com
(2024-10-16). The BRICS and De-Dollarisation: Opportunities and Challenges. infobrics.org As is well-known, de-dollarisation has become a hot topic since 2022, when the United States and Europeans decided to block a large part of Russia's international reserves in response to the invasion of Ukraine…
(2024-10-16). Transcript of interview on 'Dialogue Works,' 15 October 2024. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcription below by a reader Nima R. Alkhorshid: 0: 05Today is Tuesday, October 15th. We're having Gilbert Doctorow with us to talk about what's going on in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Welcome back, Gilbert. Gilbert Doctorow, PhD: Thank you. Alkhorshid: Let's get started with the new escalation between Hezbollah and Israel. What do we know from …
(2024-10-16). Videos of Ukrainians being detained by conscription patrols go viral. aljazeera.com Videos of Ukrainian men resisting detention at a rock concert in Kyiv have gone viral.
(2024-10-16). UK: Tory peer says Oxford gave into pressure to block Imran Khan from running for chancellor. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-10-16). Columbia University suspends outspoken pro-Israel professor for harassment. aljazeera.com Shai Davidai was temporarily suspended after he 'repeatedly harassed and intimidated' university staff.
(2024-10-16). Former One Direction member Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires. aljazeera.com Police say 31-year-old singer, who gained fame in pop supergroup, fell to death from a hotel in Argentina's capital.
(2024-10-16). Texas man faces execution after clemency plea fails. aljazeera.com Robert Roberson was convicted of killing daughter and is now set to be first execution in a shaken baby syndrome case.
(2024-10-16). How does restitution of cultural artefacts affect Western museums' futures? aljazeera.com Nations worldwide are reclaiming treasures looted by colonial rulers.
(2024-10-16). Who's the jailed gang leader at the centre of the Canada-India row? aljazeera.com Canada has accused Indian diplomats of colluding with an international criminal gang led by a jailed gangster.
(2024-10-16). India made 'horrific mistake' violating Canadian sovereignty, says Trudeau. aljazeera.com The new statement deepens row between India and Canada over New Delhi's alleged targeting of Sikh dissidents.
(2024-10-16). Mexico's former public security chief sentenced to 38 years in US drug case. aljazeera.com Genaro Garcia Luna was convicted of taking millions of dollars in bribes to protect the violent Sinaloa drug cartel.
(2024-10-16). Rights groups demand end to asylum seeker detentions in Guantanamo. aljazeera.com US cannot keep hiding its 'mistreatment of asylum seekers by exiling them,' says letter signed by 125 organisations.
(2024-10-16). UK considering sanctions on Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. aljazeera.com UK prime minister weighs sanctions on Israeli ministers over incendiary comments made about Palestinians.
(2024-10-16). What's so spectacular about the new tomb discovery in Jordan's Petra? aljazeera.com The ancient city has drawn visitors for centuries and was made famous in a 1989 Indiana Jones film.
(2024-10-16). Russian whale watcher found alive after more than two months lost at sea. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-16). Teams, time: Australia vs South Africa — Women's T20 World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com Australia will sweat on fitness of captain Healy while South Africa will look to avenge their defeat in 2023 final.
(2024-10-16). African Energy Week 2024 Launches with a Dynamic Agenda to Shape Africa's Energy Future. tvbrics.com 
Five-day programme will drive Africa's energy future‚Å…
(2024-10-16). Brazil launches new digital account for social benefit payments. tvbrics.com 
The account is automatically created by the government agency responsible for the relevant benefit…
(2024-10-16). BRICS Expansion: Accelerating Economic Growth in the Global South. tvbrics.com 
The article describes how BRICS boosts Global South economies…
(2024-10-16). China discovers tomb that is about 5,000 years old. tvbrics.com 
More than 350 objects were found during excavations…
(2024-10-16). Ethiopia installs Global Navigation Satellite System and Magnetometer. tvbrics.com 
This facility is set to make Ethiopia a key part of the global magnetometer network…
(2024-10-16). India establishes the Secretariat of the Global Biofuels Alliance. tvbrics.com 
It will provide a platform to showcase the country's achievements in biofuel technologies…
(2024-10-16). Iran expects major trade boost with Indonesia following the Preferential Trade Agreement. tvbrics.com 
The deal will allow Iran to boost its exports of steel, petrochemical products, and asphalt to Indonesia…
(2024-10-16). More than 30,000 people take part in Moscow Marathon. tvbrics.com 
The competition was one of the event under the BRICS races…
(2024-10-16). Moscow triples vehicle exports to BRICS countries. tvbrics.com 
The most popular export destinations were the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Iran, India and China…
(2024-10-16). SCO Heads of Government discuss opportunities for deepening international integration. tvbrics.com The participants of the meeting noted the key role of the association in ensuring development and stability in Eurasia…
(2024-10-16). South Africa aims to strengthen agricultural exports by reducing tariffs at BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
One of South Africa's main objectives is the reduction and elimination of trade tariffs between BRICS members…
(2024-10-16). UAE urges creation of parliamentary climate action committees at 149th IPU Assembly. tvbrics.com 
Discussions focused on the critical role of parliamentarians in preventing issues related to natural resources…
(2024-10-16). African Energy Week 2024 Launches with a Dynamic Agenda to Shape Africa's Energy Future. tvbrics.com 
Five-day programme will drive Africa's energy future‚Å…
(2024-10-16). SCO Heads of Government discuss opportunities for deepening international integration. tvbrics.com The participants of the meeting noted the key role of the association in ensuring development and stability in Eurasia…
(2024-10-16). 'Decline is becoming unstoppable': why EU approaching a tipping point. infobrics.org The EU is slipping from being considered a great power like the US or China.
(2024-10-16). What BRICS+ Means for India Amid Rising Polarity in Global Order. infobrics.org BRICS+ presents India an opportunity to assert its role as the leader of the Global South to shape a multipolar and more equitable world…
(2024-10-16). Invincible (Eur)Asian monolith rising thanks to US/NATO aggression. infobrics.org Closer ties are being built in the cases of Russia-China, Russia-North Korea and China-North Korea. This is very reminiscent of the way the Entente was formed in decades and years before WWI, when Russia, France and the UK agreed to keep the then-nascent German expansionism in check. If the pathologically Russophobic London was able to find common ground with Moscow (or, to be precise, St. Petersburg back then), imagine the ease with which Russia, China and North Korea could form an Entente-like alliance.
(2024-10-16). Record early turnout in Georgia after judge blocks Trumpite nullification attempt. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—Georgian voters opened this fall's election in the key swing state with exactly what Trumpite Republicans there feared and tried unsuccessfully to nullify: A record turnout of more than 328,000 voters in person or by mailed-in ballots on October 15. The prior first-day record, set four years ago, was 136,000. Anticipating such crowds at the …
(2024-10-16). Colonel Is On Fire Today. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Indeed, real professionals know the truth… Emphasis on REAL.
(2024-10-16). No, Not Really. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-16). NATO Armor Doesn't Do Well… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-16). Biden Is Letting Netanyahu Lead The U.S. Into Regional War. progressivehub.net TRITA PARSI | ZETEO…
(2024-10-16). U.S. Immigration Policy Is Lurching Right. progressivehub.net TINA VàÅSQUEZ | PRISM…
(2024-10-16). Over 500 foreign competitors register at Havana's Taekwondo contest. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) More than 500 foreign competitors have so far registered at the Taekwondo Open in Havana, considered the third continental qualifying competition before the Pan American Junior Games in Asunción, Paraguay, in 2025, the organizers announced.
(2024-10-16). Cubans living in Argentina present online radio station. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Cuban Residents in Argentina (URCA) today presented its online radio station, as part of the initiatives to celebrate the day of culture of the Caribbean nation.
(2024-10-16). Colombian government supports education projects. plenglish.com Bogota, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Agency for Reincorporation and Standardization (ARN) announced on Wednesday it will fork out nearly half a million USD to support the education of peace signatories and people who have joined the reintegration processes and aspire to graduate from high school.
(2024-10-16). DPRK's key Party event observed abroad. plenglish.com KCNA news service reported relevant events in countries such as Nepal, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Hungary, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Austria, Nigeria, and Mexico. | The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist—Leninist) and the National Democratic Confederation of Nepalese Trade Unions (DECONT) praised the feats of President Kim Il-sung in founding the WPK, and the immortal achievement of leader Kim Jong-il in consolidating it as a political organization. | The Communist Party of Belarus underscored that the WPK is recognized on the world stage as an influential and powerful political force, and its e…
(2024-10-16). End of power subsidies to mining sector stokes controversy in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa's decision to cut subsidized electric power for mining companies — on grounds it has been a preferential policy – has sparked deep controversy here on Wednesday.
(2024-10-16). Cuba expresses commitment to food sovereignty. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated on Wednesday Cuba's commitment to reaching food sovereignty, as he voiced his gratitude for the support given by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on such endeavor.
(2024-10-16). Cuba thanks Russia's Federal Bailiff Service for cooperation. plenglish.com During a meeting with the director of that body, Colonel General Dimitry Aristov, Valdés underlined Russia's contribution "to achieve effective management in compliance with judicial and administrative orders and resolutions." | Mesa, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) also received Aristov, who heads a high-level delegation that began a work visit to Havana on Tuesday, at the Presidential Palace. | According to a report on the meeting published on the Presidency's website, the vice president assured that Cuban authorities pay close attention to that activity, which…
(2024-10-16). Cuban president congratulates armed forces on their 65th anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, voiced his gratitude on Wednesday to the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) for all the endeavors they have taken on and congratulated its members, on the 65th anniversary of the military institution.
(2024-10-16). Díaz-Canel congratulates party of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, congratulated the ruling Unity Labor Party of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, on the 30th anniversary of its founding.
(2024-10-16). National symposium on July 26 events closes in Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago, Cuba, Oct 16 (Prensa Latina) The first National Symposium of the network of museums linked to the events on July 26, 1953, concluded in this city on Wednesday, on the 71st anniversary of the History Will Absolve Me argument.
(2024-10-16). AES Interrupts a $50b Shakedown in the Sahel. libya360.wordpress.com Kodjovi Kpachavi Orano mining spent decades exploiting Niger's natural resources until the new government revoked its license in 2024. The Alliance of Sahel States has already begun to change the conditions of the people in the region for the better. Bold actions, including the expulsion of exploitative mining contracts, put these nations in a better…
(2024-10-16). Burkina Faso: France and the US Deploy African Mercenaries to Carry Out a Coup. libya360.wordpress.com United World International On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed to organizing the plot, which was financed from abroad. Kinda said that 150 mercenaries from the Central African…
(2024-10-16). Could the SCO Summit Save the BRICS+ New Order? libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini It is legitimate to say that the SCO summit in Islamabad is giving the BRICS a major assist. This is it: by now the upcoming BRICS+ summit in Kazan 2024 is just around the corner. It is perhaps the most important event of the year, and certainly the one that will set…
(2024-10-16). Nazi-Israeli Parallels Are Appropriate and Salutary. libya360.wordpress.com Tim Anderson While the histories are of course different, making properly evidenced parallels in character and tactics between Nazi Germany and fascist "Israel" is entirely legitimate. Reactionary Western agencies get upset at the Nazi Israeli comparison; but why and what is wrong with that? After all, we are talking about regimes which carry out large…
(2024-10-16). The Hanging of the American Empire on the Israeli Scaffold — Beijing and Moscow Attend the Show. libya360.wordpress.com Lama El Horr, New Eastern Outlook The American geostrategic theater, which reached its apogee with the eclipse of post-Soviet Russia, is now coming up against recalcitrant players. China, Russia, Iran and a large number of countries in the South are challenging head-on the distribution of roles by Washington, the self-proclaimed scriptwriter, who systematically assigns the…
(2024-10-16). The Coming Financial Hurricane. levernews.com As Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida last week, Billy Cox eyed the sky, talked to his neighbors, and decided to stay put. He figured his home in Sarasota was on high ground, on a former cattle ranch just outside of mandatory evacuation orders. As the gathering storm slid east across the Gulf of Mexico, nearing the This is not a paywall. Keep reading for free.:…
(2024-10-16). World Energy Outlook Exposes Governments' Climate Action Shortfall. commondreams.org The International Energy Agency's flagship annual report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), is a widely recognized energy analysis that explores key trends in energy supply and demand. One year since governments around the world pledged to transition away from fossil fuels at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, the WEO lays bare how much …
(2024-10-16). Thoughts on Net Zero. expose-news.com The focus on climate change has led to cuts in medical services. This is contributing to over 380,000 British cancer patients facing delays in treatment, reflecting a failing healthcare system. Net zero …
(2024-10-16). #Concidence? — Study confirming COVID Vaccines cause Severe Autoimmune-Hepatitis was published days after W.H.O issued 'Global Alert' about Severe Hepatitis killing Children. expose-news.com
(2024-10-16). England: School indoctrinates children to such an extent that children ask for the heating to be turned off to reduce the school's carbon footprint. expose-news.com With the Government removing the winter fuel payment for 10 million pensioners and some who received the benefit having to pay it back, a school in County Durham thought it would join …
(2024-10-16). The Euthanasia Threat. expose-news.com In April, Dr, Vernon Coleman published a video in which he warned about the threat state-sanctioned euthanasia poses. Suicide by doctor is not about being kind. It's about money and organ harvesting. …
(2024-10-16). The theory of overpopulation is ungrounded panic. expose-news.com The legend of overpopulation was born in the 1960s. Since then, population alarmists have fantasised that global overpopulation will cause mass migration, overcrowded slums and megacities covering continents, diseases and pollution, chaos …
(2024-10-16). UN's strategy is to flood North America and Europe with hundreds of millions of migrants by 2050. expose-news.com
(2024-10-16). World told act now or face 136 years of hunger, report warns. nationofchange.org The report blames the combined crises of conflict, climate change, high food prices and mounting debt, all of which are denying billions of people the right to adequate food.
(2024-10-16). The first gas utility sued for climate deception. nationofchange.org The company has portrayed gas as "safe, clean, and environmentally friendly," despite the fact that methane, its primary component, is 80 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
(2024-10-16). EXPOSED: Labour's dodgy donation linked to Israel's destruction of Gaza. thecanary.co Just as the extent of cronyism in Keir Starmer's Labour Party came out last month, openDemocracy revealed how the party had quietly received " £4m from tax haven-based hedge fund with shares in oil and arms". But the story gets even worse. Because after doing more digging, the outlet has now reported that the Labour donation from […] | By
(2024-10-16). Starmer met Swift for TEN whole minutes — here's a bunch of stories you should be worried about. thecanary.co 
Someone fetch the smelling salts and fainting couch: Labour Party PM Keir Starmer and his family met with Taylor Swift for a WHOLE TEN MINUTES backstage. Starmer vs Starmer: the Canary is compromised They even met Taylor's mom (for the out-of-touch poshos, like Richard Madeley at Good Morning Britain and Kay Burley at Sky News, that's […] | By
(2024-10-16). Starmer's ode to neoliberalism takes a worrying new turn with deregulatory push. thecanary.co Whether it's privatisation, austerity or deregulation, Labour Party PM Keir Starmer is an ardent neoliberal. Speaking at an investment summit in London with global business executives, the prime minister said: We've got to look at regulation where it is needlessly holding back the investment, to take our country forward. Where it is stopping us building […] | By
(2024-10-16). Labour to use mental health patients in hospital as captive audience for job indoctrination. skwawkbox.org 
Kendall's, Starmer's and Reeves's longstanding utter contempt for the vulnerable is on full show Keir Starmer and his DWP Secretary Liz Kendall are continuing their harrying of the sick and vulnerable by announcing that they will impose interviews with 'work coaches' on patients in hospital for treatment for poor mental health. The government claims this …
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(2024-10-16). Labour caught 'canvassing before by-election was even called' amid independent socialist challenge. thecanary.co In this year's general election, independent socialist Khalid Sadur took on the Labour Party in Enfield. And while Labour won, he got 1,700 votes which, coming from a months-old campaign, probably surprised the winning party. Since the election, the movement around him has been waiting for Labour's MP to resign from the council and preparing […] | By
(2024-10-16). Labour's latest DWP plans for mental health-related claimants could literally kill people. thecanary.co Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Labour Party boss Liz Kendall has told the BBC about the government's plans to coerce people with "serious" mental health problems into work. This involves sticking job advisers into NHS hospitals. So now, in the hellhole that is Labour's "changed" UK, unemployed claimants will get dangerous weight loss jabs to […] | By
(2024-10-16). The backlash to Labour's crony Carbon Capture and Storage plans just went up a gear. thecanary.co Fossil Free London, a London-based climate group, have disrupted the Carbon Capture and Storage Association's annual conference dinner. It's over the industry's lies about it climate crisis-combatting credentials — and the Labour Party government's buying into this. 'Stop burning oil and gas' Fossil Free London activists chanted 'Stop burning oil and gas', carrying a banner […] | By
(2024-10-16). Celebrities including Judi Dench urge Labour to act on hunting as new season of bloodshed begins. thecanary.co Pressure is mounting on the Labour Party government to move forward with a promised trail hunting ban. In an open letter signed by Judi Dench, Mark Rylance, Ricky Gervais, Peter Egan, Megan McCubbin, David Oakes, Dan Richardson, and others, Protect the Wild calls on Steve Reed, secretary of state for environment, food, and rural affairs, to […] | By
(2024-10-16). The unanimous support from Plaid Cymru for PARC against DARC shames Labour. thecanary.co A significant show of support by Plaid Cymru for a local campaign against the proposed MoD military radar array 'DARC' in West Pembrokeshire, Wales has taken place. The party's Cardiff conference voted to approve a motion committing to action against the proposal. The PARC Against DARC campaign calls the vote a 'hugely significant moment,' suggesting […] | By
(2024-10-16). Extinction Rebellion is planning to cause chaos in the City of London again. thecanary.co An ultimatum letter from Extinction Rebellion has landed in the inboxes of senior executives at all the UK-based insurance companies who continue to insure climate breakdown. The letter warns: "Make a pledge to get out of new oil, coal and gas — or face actions and protests". It comes as the group said it will […] | By
(2024-10-16). Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand issue explosive response over museum protests. thecanary.co The following article is an open letter from Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand to the National Museum Directors' Council Thank you for your open letter regarding the public interventions in gallery and museums spaces these past few years, and for recognising that the world is in a very dark place. We represent Just Stop […] | By
(2024-10-16). No evidence that nut allergens are transmitted in aircraft cabin air. imperial.ac.uk Surface residues pose the main risk, possibly heightened by fast turnarounds…
(2024-10-16). 8 ways you can help make research labs more sustainable. imperial.ac.uk Improving sustainability in the lab takes a team approach — researchers, technicians, funders, suppliers, and purchasers all need to pitch in.
(2024-10-16). 'Towns are gone': In Helene-devastated Asheville, NC, volunteers battle misinformation and 'apocalyptic' wreckage. therealnews.com 
Over the past two weeks, people around the country have watched in horror as our neighbors and fellow workers have been battered by the successive disasters of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. "After making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26 and tearing through the Gulf Coast of Florida," Adeel Hassan and Isabelle Taft write in The New York Times, "Helene plowed north through Georgia and walloped the Blue Ridge Mountains, washing out roads, causing landslides and knocking out power and cell service for millions of people. Across western North Carolina, towns were destroyed, water and fuel…
(2024-10-16). 'Towns are gone': In Helene-devastated Asheville, NC, volunteers battle misinformation and 'apocalyptic' wreckage. therealnews.com Over the past two weeks, people around the country have watched in horror as our neighbors and fellow workers have been battered by the successive disasters of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. "After making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26 and tearing through the Gulf Coast of Florida," Adeel Hassan and Isabelle …
(2024-10-16). Buried reports expose the DWP PIP process as a DISASTER for people with ME/CFS and EDS. thecanary.co A tranche of reports the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) buried — including one for nearly two years — has exposed how it has been utterly failing chronically ill claimants. In particular, DWP PIP health assessments are massively stacked against people living with chronic health problems. Not only this, but the DWP's processes have […] | By
(2024-10-16). Capitalist projects in Brazil's Amazon send suicide rates soaring among Indigenous People. thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains references to suicide, which readers may find distressing. Suicide is a major global public health issue, leading to approximately 700,000 deaths each year. While the global suicide rate decreased by 36% from 2000 to 2019, Brazil saw a dramatic 43% rise in suicide cases during the same period. A study […] | By
(2024-10-16). Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay: 7 Tips to Succeed. thecanary.co During college years, students face hundreds of writing assignments that they have to handle. For some learners, academic writing is an easy thing, but some students do not feel comfortable with writing essays and other papers. Of course, one can turn to a college essay writing service for assistance, but it is no secret that […] | By
(2024-10-16). The Labour government is supporting assisted dying before it supports assisted living. thecanary.co There are currently two news stories doing the rounds that are concerning to disabled people. Firstly is, of course, the assisted dying bill that's gaining more and more traction. The second is the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWPs) Get Britain Working plan, of which the latest idea to drop is putting work coaches in […] | By
(2024-10-16). 'Miracle' Russian survives 2 months adrift on inflatable boat. His companions didn't. scmp.com The man, who reportedly lost 50kg during his ordeal, was found by a fishing boat 1,000km from his starting point.
(2024-10-16). Nigeria petrol tanker explosion kills more than 140 people. scmp.com Deadly tanker accidents are common in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, where traffic regulations are not strictly enforced.
(2024-10-16). Trump uses interview to promote 'beautiful' tariffs and riff on his favourite themes. scmp.com Donald Trump proved difficult to pin down on a number of questions in a meandering interview at the Economic Club of Chicago.
(2024-10-16). Qualcomm's bid to buy Intel hinges partly on US election, China scrutiny, sources say. scmp.com Qualcomm, which has made informal inquiries with Chinese regulators, could wait until January to make a decision, sources say.
(2024-10-16). Six Ideologies Threatening Civilization: The Unified Assault on Progress and Freedom. wattsupwiththat.com Each of these movements, in its own way, seeks to dismantle the structures that have allowed humanity to flourish. Whether through economic centralization, the rejection of human progress, or the suppression of free speech, these ideologies pose a direct threat to the continued success of modern society.
(2024-10-16). Gilat Brings Joy Amid War Through Interactive Theater. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Fires, Pollution and Slavery: EVs' Ugly Truth. wattsupwiththat.com The romanticization of EVs is one more fabrication of a green delusion that on balance presents more threats than benefits to public health and safety. It's time to get real.
(2024-10-16). "Green" Energy: It's Just a Bribe. wattsupwiththat.com When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.
(2024-10-16). 'Political Posturing': Newsom Signs Law Empowering Bureaucrats to Meddle Even More with Oil Refiners. wattsupwiththat.com While many California Democrats blame corporate greed and manipulation for those prices, stringent environmental regulations and taxes on energy producers are primarily responsible for driving up those costs, energy experts previously explained to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
(2024-10-16). China's overcapacity could enable a green Marshall Plan. scmp.com As trade barriers rise in developed countries, China's production capacity can fill the green development gap in the Global South instead.
(2024-10-16). 6 questions Brics must answer if it wants to stay relevant. scmp.com The members of the enlarged grouping would do well to arrive at a consensus on goals and ways to effectively reach them.
(2024-10-16). Beijing could soon elaborate Anti-Secession Law for 'non-peaceful' Taiwan reunification. scmp.com Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island's 'separatist' leader.
(2024-10-16). Like Trees By Water. publicbooks.org lock-armed and mealy mouthed atop us / the blockade begins to sing / and cross-legged / fetal below / we join…
(2024-10-16). Lyrics of the Student Intifada. publicbooks.org There is an elegy that echoes from the universities of Gaza to the universities of the world.
(2024-10-16). Prayers for Palestine. publicbooks.org But living is her insistence / So long live the resistance.
(2024-10-16). The class goes on a nature walk. publicbooks.org This country deserves no green like this.
(2024-10-16). Italy sends first migrants to Albania under new deal: 'European dream ends here'. scmp.com Italy has built two reception centres in Albania, in the first scheme by a EU nation to divert migrants to a non-EU country.
(2024-10-16). Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in US battleground state. scmp.com More than 250,000 voters cast their ballots on the first day, nearly double the 2020 turnout.
(2024-10-16). EU braces for Chinese trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed. scmp.com From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China's EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
(2024-10-16). Cypriot Leaders Agree To Renew Informal Talks on Reunification. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Help Us Foster Connection and Understanding This Sukkot. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). The Dangers of Striking Iran: Could Israel's Attack Backfire? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Yemen's Economic Crisis Deepens as Currency Plummets. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-16). Azmoun Scores Twice As Iran Beats Qatar 4-1 in 2026 World Cup Qualifier. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sardar Azmoun scored twice and set up a third as Iran came from a goal behind to hand Qatar a 4-1 defeat and keep pace with Uzbekistan at the summit of Group A in the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 in Dubai on Tuesday.
(2024-10-16). Iran's Foreign Minister to Visit Egypt, Jordan, Turkey. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is going to travel to Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, the ministry's spokesperson said.
(2024-10-16). Israeli Occupation Threatens Region, Beyond, Hezbollah Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem condemned Israel's occupation of Palestinian land, warning that its expansionist ambitions threaten not only Palestine but the entire region and beyond.
(2024-10-16). Azerbaijan Not to Let Its Soil Be Used for Any Aggression against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Republic of Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister gave an assurance that his country will not allow its soil to be employed for any act of aggression against the neighbors, including Iran.
(2024-10-16). Iran Gives Warning to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister sent a message of warning, through France, against the Israeli regime's acts of adventurism in the region.
(2024-10-16). Iran Downplays Delivery of THAAD to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The defense minister of Iran shrugged off the deployment of a US-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to the Israeli regime as part of a "psychological war".
(2024-10-16). Iran, Jordan Stress Concerted Action to Stop Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasized the necessity for solidarity and collective efforts to stop atrocity and ensure regional security.
(2024-10-16). France and the US use African mercenaries to carry out a globalist coup in Burkina Faso. unitedworldint.com Assistance from Türkiye or Russia could protect the country and the Sahel region from threats from both within and the outside. On September 23, 2024, an attempted coup aimed at returning ousted President Paul-Henri Sandago Damiba to power was foiled in Burkina Faso. According to authorities, the country's former special forces commander, Ahmad Kinda, confessed …
(2024-10-16). Closed Session in parliament on Israeli aggression; Demonstrations for Palestine; Erdoğan signals cabinet reshuffle. unitedworldint.com
(2024-10-16). The US-Azerbaijani tension. unitedworldint.com 
The country's members of parliament propose to end the activities of USAID in Azerbaijan. By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan has always been filled with ups and downs. Although both countries are strategic partners, the U.S. has resorted to imposing sanctions on official Baku whenever it does …
(2024-10-16). Syracuse PAL Literacy League Launches New Program to Combat Low Literacy Proficiency in Local Schools. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — The Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League has announced the Syracuse PAL Literacy League in response to the pressing issue of low literacy proficiency within local school districts. The program is aimed at improving reading and writing skills among youth aged 8 to 12. The Syracuse PAL Literacy League will begin October 16, the program will offer two sessions per week held on Monday and Wednesday, running until November 20. The Syracuse City School District has been ranked No. 644 out of 661 districts in New York State for English Language Arts proficiency, highlighting the urgent need fo…
(2024-10-16). Could the SCO summit save the BRICS+ new order? strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-16). The October conspiracy: Biden administration escalates toward war with Iran. strategic-culture.su
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(2024-10-16). Mexico tackles plastic waste with new recycling technology. america.cgtn.com 
Plastic waste is a growing concern around the world. It's slow to decompose and it chokes ecosystems and infrastructure if not properly recycled. In Mexico, that's a problem that innovators are working to solve. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2024-10-16). Navigating the disastrous DEI. onlineopinion.com.au What was behind the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui, and is it still bad luck to have a woman at sea?
(2024-10-16). The remarkable comeback of Donald Trump. onlineopinion.com.au Considering the dire state of the economy, it's no wonder that President Trump had been defeated in the presidential election of 2020. What's surprising is how close it had actually been.
(2024-10-16). World Food Day highlights rising global hunger. america.cgtn.com 
October 16 marks World Food Day. Since its start in 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has aimed to raise awareness about global hunger and food security. There's been some progress in recent decades but over the last few years, there's been an uptick in world hunger. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-10-16). Milton's October surprise. grist.org 
Hello, and welcome back to State of Emergency. I'm Jake Bittle, and today we're talking about the political impact of Hurricane Milton, the second major storm to strike the United States in the last few weeks. I grew up in Tampa, Florida, less than 20 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes were never …
(2024-10-16). From the Sea to the Thames: Ocean Rowing MP's Bid to Put 'Climate and Nature' at the Heart of Everything Government Does. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-10-16). Wildfires are coming to the Southeast. Can landowners mitigate the risk in time? grist.org 
Courtney Steed often burns barefoot. It is, in part, a practical choice. Setting fires in the Sandhills of central North Carolina requires an understanding of moisture levels in the scrubby underbrush, and she gets a better sense of it in bare feet. But for Steed, who is Lumbee and leads the tribe's Cultural Burn Association, it's also about forming a connection with the Earth and with her relatives. "I'm positive," she said, "they didn't wear fire boots." | Mention wildfire, and most people picture the Western U.S. And while it's true that in recent years those states have burned at a frightening rate, fire h…
(2024-10-16). Colombian company leads charge for sustainable biodiversity solutions. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia will host COP16, the annual UN Convention on Biological Diversity in October. The last conference took place in 2022, in Montreal, Canada where parties signed the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This set global targets to safeguard biodiversity. But as countries consider how to reach their 2030 targets, private businesses are also leading the way in showing how everyone can build a plan towards a sustainable global economy. CGTN Correspondent, Michelle Begue, reports from Bogotá.
(2024-10-16). Colombian farm promotes sustainable ranching ahead of COP16. america.cgtn.com 
Colombia's slogan for the October biodiversity conference, COP16, is 'Peace with Nature.' Food security has become a growing global concern, and one family is exploring sustainable cattle ranching, hoping to share their findings with other countries. Michelle Begue reports.
(2024-10-16). Biden's Israel arms embargo threat is pure, hollow PR — the time for action is NOW, not in 30 days. skwawkbox.org 
'Deadline' is designed to lure voters in the presidential election in reaction to the burning of Palestinian families without requiring any action until a u-turn won't do electoral damage Joe Biden, after horrific footage of Palestinian patients and families burning to death after Israeli missile strikes in the grounds of Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, has …
(2024-10-16). Why You Should Visit ACKO Drive forYour Next Car Purchase. moguldom.com Are you dreaming of that perfect set of wheels to call your own? As you set out to purchase yourdream car, you're likely to encounter myriad options, massive showrooms, confusing pricingstructures, tedious paperwork, and so much more. While the process of buying a car is meant tobe an exhilarating one, it often ends up becoming …
(2024-10-16). SATIRE: Julia Cunningham and Tommy Zubritzky. theonion.com Rumor has it the wedding cost $60,000. $60,000! Can you believe that? That's two Honda Accords.
(2024-10-16). SATIRE: MLB Adds Clock To Speed Up Joe Davis' Commentary. theonion.com NEW YORK—Issuing a rule change they claimed was necessary to bring the game into the 21st century, Major League Baseball officials announced Wednesday they would add a clock to speed up Joe Davis' commentary. "Adding a 30-second clock to cut down on Joe's long, rambling commentary is, frankly, a long overdue improvement that will help …
(2024-10-16). SATIRE: 'New York Times' To Cease Publication. theonion.com 
NEW YORK—With the struggling newspaper admitting this was the final nail in its coffin, The New York Times announced this week that it would permanently cease publication, saying there was no way it could compete with The Onion's newly relaunched print edition. In an internal memo sent to the paper's 5,800 employees, publisher A.G. Sulzberger …
(2024-10-16). Former Minister Mboweni honoured with Special Official Funeral Category 2. sanews.gov.za Former Minister Mboweni honoured with Special Official Funeral Category 2 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that former Minister of Finance and prominent figure in South Africa's democratic transition, Dr Tito Mboweni, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 following his passing on Saturday at the age of 65. | Mboweni has been accorded a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, at 10h00 on Saturday, 19 October 2024. | "The funeral will feature ceremonial elements provided by the South African Police Service," the Presidency…
(2024-10-16). President Ramaphosa calls for urgent action on Mogale City sewage crisis. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for urgent action on Mogale City sewage crisis | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for immediate action to address the escalating water and sanitation crisis in the Mogale City Local Municipality, following reports of untreated sewage being discharged into local water systems. | This comes after the publication of a News24 article on 13 October 2024 on the sewage crisis in Mogale City, which has been verified as "broadly accurate" by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). | Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the Presi…
(2024-10-16). Mpumalanga municipalities called to address pollution of water sources. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga municipalities called to address pollution of water sources | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for immediate intervention to address the poor state of wastewater infrastructure, water quality and pollution of water sources in some parts of Mpumalanga. | Seitlholo made the call during an oversight visit to Msukaligwa and Lekwa Local Municipalities, where he inspected the Ermelo Wastewater Treatment Works, De Vereeniging Farm and the Vaal River in Ermelo and Standerton, respectively. | The inspection took place on Tuesday and was supported by the Gert Sibande District Mun…
(2024-10-16). Florida: Barriers to Addressing Maternal Health Inequities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A lactation workshop at Esther McCant's office in Miami, Florida, July 30, 2022. | © 2022 Vanessa Charlot for Human Rights Watch | Inequities in birth and maternal health outcomes between Black and white people in the US state of Florida point to the need for range of efforts including greater support for doula care.Doulas of color are fighting for reproductive justice in the face of poor or no compensation and lack of respect in the state hospital systems for care that is sensitive to their clients' beliefs, culture and experiences.The Florida legislature should require all priv…
(2024-10-16). Tanzania: Address Rights Ahead of Local Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police detain a supporter of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, at the start of a banned protest in Dar es Salaam, September 23, 2024. | © 2024 ANTHONY SIAME/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock | (Nairobi) — The Tanzanian government should take urgent steps to reverse the deteriorating human rights situation in the country ahead of forthcoming local elections in mainland Tanzania on November 27, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today.Since June, the authorities have arbitrarily arrested hundreds of opposition supporters, imposed restrictions on social media access, banned independent m…
(2024-10-16). Thailand's Election to UN Rights Council Raises Expectations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thailand's minister of foreign affairs, Maris Sangiampongsa, delivers a statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York City, September 24, 2024 | © 2024 Matt Hunt/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2024-10-16). Victory for Greek Journalists in Surveillance Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspapers on a kiosk at Omonoia square in Athens, Greece on October 19, 2022. | © 2022 Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via AP Images | In a win for media freedom in Greece, last week an Athens court dismissed a retaliatory defamation lawsuit against journalists. The case was brought by Grigoris Dimitriadis, the nephew of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, against reporters who published allegations of his involvement in a major surveillance scandal. The court ruling comes amid a growing trend in Greece of strategic lawsuits against public participation (known as "SLAPPs") aimed at sile…
(2024-10-16). DMPR Deputy Minister calls for "zero harm" in mining sector. sanews.gov.za DMPR Deputy Minister calls for "zero harm" in mining sector | The Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala, has called on the mining industry to adopt a strong health and safety culture to eradicate harm and death in the sector. | She was speaking at the 2024 Mine Health and Safety Summit. | As of Monday, the industry recorded a year-on-year decrease of some 11% in fatalities — coming down from 38 fatalities this time last year to 34 deaths. | "It is to be noted that the implementation of technology alone is not enough. To achieve zero harm, we must also cultivate and…
(2024-10-16). SIU, GP Legislature sign MoU. sanews.gov.za SIU, GP Legislature sign MoU | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Integrity Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance governance, ethics, and integrity through collaborative oversight. | The SIU said in a statement that the two will embark on activities including responding to complaints, sharing reports, exchanging governance information and collaborating on joint projects. | "The cooperation will also involve sharing practical experience, organising roundtable discussions, and referring complaints between the parties. Specific implementation stra…
(2024-10-16). SAWS issues weather alerts. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues weather alerts | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe storms in the Free State, North West, Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape on Thursday. | "Conditions are favourable for the development of severe storms, resulting in strong damaging winds, excessive lightning, possible hail, and heavy downpours over the western and southern part of the Free State, the western part of the North West, as well as the extreme northeastern part of the Northern Cape tomorrow," SAWS said on Wednesday. | These adverse weather conditions are expected to be accompanied by hail over open areas, locali…
(2024-10-16). The people of Martinique are rising up against soaring prices imposed by France's colonial control. youtube.com 
(2024-10-16). "We're looking for the baby killing technology; do you have it?" youtube.com 
(2024-10-16). A Palestinian man mourns as he bids a heart-wrenching farewell to his father killed by IOF Airstrike. youtube.com 
(2024-10-16). Art meets a 'new catastrophe': How a new Israeli exhibition grapples with October 7. haaretz.com Multimedia artist Batia Shani's latest exhibit was meant to reflect on the worst disaster she believed Israel could ever face: the Netanyahu government's judicial coup. But then came the October 7 attack and the Gaza war…
(2024-10-16). Israel allows 50 aid trucks into Gaza after American arms embargo threat. haaretz.com The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza is worsening, and the U.S. has privately warned that weapon sales would be at risk if Israel doesn't stop disrupting aid shipments…
(2024-10-16). U.S. serves Israel with final 'humanitarian aid' warning over Gaza — but why only now? haaretz.com Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin to their Israeli counterparts came exactly three weeks before the U.S. election. But whoever wins on November 5 will determine what happens next…
(2024-10-16). America's warning to Israel about Gaza aid came too late, for too many. haaretz.com For the reality on the ground in Gaza at this moment, the U.S. move falls flat, for three key reasons…
(2024-10-16). 10 things you might not know about the Jewish festival of Sukkot. haaretz.com During the time of the First Temple, Sukkot was considered the most important holiday — with the Torah referring to it simply as 'the holiday' and historian Josephus describing it as the 'most holy and important feast'…
(2024-10-16). Shin Bet, police arrest Israeli man allegedly recruited by Iran to carry out assassination. haaretz.com According to the indictment, the man completed various missions for Iranian operatives, including picking up a gun and ammunition for the planned assassination…
(2024-10-16). Netanyahu has a plan for putting the Haredi draft issue to bed. haaretz.com Israeli PM Netanyahu is advancing a compromise that would save his coalition without fixing the existing imbalance in the burden of IDF service. The main obstacle remains Defense Minister Gallant, but sources in Likud say Netanyahu won't hesitate to replace him if he doesn't fold…
(2024-10-16). Archaeologists find first-ever evidence of a cat kneading, in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Combing through excavation material from Mount Zion in Jerusalem, lab director Gretchen Cotter noticed something unusual on an Abbasid-era clay jug…
(2024-10-16). Command Center Stryker Teamed With Uncrewed Ground Vehicle 'Wingmen' A Sign Of Things To Come. twz.com 
Mission Command On The Move Stryker envisioned working with two types of re-configurable drone vehicles to move command and control and manned-unmanned teaming forward.
(2024-10-16). Here's What Leonardo DRS' Laser-Equipped Counter-Drone Stryker Armored Vehicle Is Capable Of. twz.com 
The War Zone met up with Leonardo DRS' Ed House and Blue Halo's Trip Ferguson at the Association of the United States Army's biggest annual symposium, AUSA '24, which is currently underway in Washington, D.C. to get all the details on the new Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Directed Energy (C-UAS DE) Stryker. You can read our initial report on the armored vehicle that is bristling with counter-drone capabilities
(2024-10-16). Army's Future Vertical Lift Tiltrotor Will Differ Significantly From V-280 Valor It's Based On. twz.com 
We just got a clearer picture of the changes to the V-280 Valor design that the Army wants for its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
(2024-10-16). Aerovironment's New P550 Flies Five Hours On A Charge, Drops Two-Pound Guided Bombs. twz.com 
The all-electric P550 drone, which is modular and can take off and land vertically, aims for a win in the Army's Long-Range Reconnaissance competition.
(2024-10-16). Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump after rally turns into bizarre dance-a-thon. scmp.com 'Hope he's OK,' the Democrat posted after her Republican rival spent 39 minutes swaying awkwardly on stage in an impromptu music session.
(2024-10-16). Luwero: 6 dead, 5 injured in Fuso-taxi accident. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have died and five others injured in an accident in Luwero district along Kampala — Gulu highway. The accident which occurred at around 3: 30pm involved a taxi registration number UBL 502Z and a fuso fighter truck number 052L . The accident took place at Sinalya village near Kalule …
(2024-10-16). Blencowe Resources given approval for Orom-Cross Graphite Project. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Blencowe Resources, a UK-based firm undertaking the Orom-Cross graphite project in Northern Uganda has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation. The partnership is a global initiative promoting transparency and best practices in mineral resource reporting to enhance investor confidence and industry credibility. 14 major mining companies backed the …
(2024-10-16). KCCA BOSSES: Journalists turned away from Kiteezi probe at CID headquarters. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists have been barred from accessing the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters ahead of the scheduled appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials. The trio, Dorothy Kisaka, the former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello are expected to answer questions related to the catastrophic Kiteezi incident, …
(2024-10-16). TotalEnergies finalizes land acquisition and resettlement for Tilenga project. independent.co.ug 
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 800 Tilenga Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) 2-5 in Buliisa, Hoima, and Kikuube districts have received income-generating starter packs, company officials said at an event held at Kibambura playground in Buliisa district on Oct.15 to commemorate the conclusion of the land acquisition, resettlement activities. Speaking …
(2024-10-16). Two giant pandas from China arrive in Washington. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, after an approximately 19-hour trans-Pacific trip from Sichuan Province in southwest China. A dedicated "FedEx Panda Express" Boeing 777F aircraft landed at the Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. at around 10: 00 a.m. local …
(2024-10-16). Hezbollah's Chilling Video Shows Qader-2 Missile Attack On Tel Aviv; Warns Of Fresh Attacks On Haifa. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group released a video showing the launch of its advanced Qader-2 missiles against central Israel's Tel Aviv city. The video showed two massive projectiles firing towards the city's suburbs. In another video, Hezbollah warned that it would 'burn' the city of Haifa in Israel's northern part. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-16). How Politics Made Donald Trump MUCH Richer Than His Real Estate Business | U.S. Election. hindustantimes.com As speculation swirls around Donald Trump's true net worth, a new report from Forbes claims to have the definitive breakdown of his wealth sources. While many have long assumed that Trump's fortune primarily stems from his extensive real estate holdings, Forbes reveals a surprising twist: his most significant asset is not his real estate empire. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-16). U.S. Breaks Silence On India-Canada Diplomatic Tensions On Nijjar; 'Allegations Serious, Need To…'. hindustantimes.com The United States broke the silence on India-Canada tensions. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "We have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously, and we wanted to see the government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation." Watch…
(2024-10-16). USA: Security Scare As Hundreds Of Jewish Anti-Israel Protestors Breach Fence At NY Stock Exchange. hindustantimes.com
(2024-10-16). Eslovaquia mira a Cuba como nuevo producto turístico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) La Asociación de operadores turísticos y agencias de viajes de Eslovaquia (SACKA) informó hoy aquí que seleccionó a Cuba como destino sede para su resumen anual de 2023.
(2024-10-16). Canciller denuncia daños de bloqueo de EEUU a la alimentación en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez, aseguró hoy que el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba causa graves perjuicios a la alimentación de la población del país antillano.
(2024-10-16). Viceprimer ministro cubano y titular de Agricultura italiano dialogan sobre cooperación bilateral. radiohc.cu Roma, 16 oct (RHC) El vice primer ministro de Cuba Jorge Luis Tapia sostuvo hoy un fructífero encuentro con el titular italiano de Agricultura y Soberanía Alimentaria, Francesco Lollobrígida, en el que se abordó la cooperación bilateral.
(2024-10-16). Eslovaquia mira a Cuba como nuevo producto turístico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) La Asociación de operadores turísticos y agencias de viajes de Eslovaquia (SACKA) informó hoy aquí que seleccionó a Cuba como destino sede para su resumen anual de 2023.
(2024-10-16). Canciller denuncia daños de bloqueo de EEUU a la alimentación en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez, aseguró hoy que el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba causa graves perjuicios a la alimentación de la población del país antillano.
(2024-10-16). Viceprimer ministro cubano y titular de Agricultura italiano dialogan sobre cooperación bilateral. radiohc.cu Roma, 16 oct (RHC) El vice primer ministro de Cuba Jorge Luis Tapia sostuvo hoy un fructífero encuentro con el titular italiano de Agricultura y Soberanía Alimentaria, Francesco Lollobrígida, en el que se abordó la cooperación bilateral.
(2024-10-16). Vicepresidente cubano recibe al director del Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia. cubadebate.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de Cuba, recibió hoy en La Habana al coronel general Dimitry Aristov, director general del Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia. El encuentro se incluye en el programa de la visita institucional que realiza una delegación del país eslavo, con el propósito de intercambiar experiencias con jueces y magistrados.
(2024-10-16). Cuba reitera compromiso con soberanía alimentaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró hoy a través de su cuenta en X, el compromiso de Cuba con la soberanía alimentaria, y agradeció el apoyo de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).
(2024-10-16). Sudáfrica y Namibia expresaron solidaridad con Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu Pretoria, 16 oct (RHC) Sudáfrica y Namibia expresaron su solidaridad con los pueblos de Cuba y Venezuela durante la reunión ministerial del Comité político, diplomático y jurídico de la Comisión binacional, informó hoy la Cancillería sudafricana.
(2024-10-16). Cuba denuncia impunidad en atentados contra su embajada en Washington, EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Funcionarios de los Ministerios del Interior (Minint) y de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex) denunciaron este miércoles la persistencia de la impunidad sobre los atentados perpetrados contra la embajada de Cuba en Washington.
(2024-10-16). Cuba y Rusia estrechan cooperación en el ámbito judicial. radiohc.cu ´Cuba expresa su agradecimiento al Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia, por toda su cooperación en el objetivo de lograr con efectividad el cumplimiento de las decisiones judiciales y administrativas en el país ª, aseguró este miércoles, el miembro del Buró Político y vicepresidente de la República de Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, al recibir al director general de esa importante institución rusa, el coronel general Dimitry Aristov, quien realiza una visita a la isla caribeña.
(2024-10-16). Cuba reitera compromiso con soberanía alimentaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel reiteró hoy a través de su cuenta en X, el compromiso de Cuba con la soberanía alimentaria, y agradeció el apoyo de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).
(2024-10-16). Sudáfrica y Namibia expresaron solidaridad con Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu Pretoria, 16 oct (RHC) Sudáfrica y Namibia expresaron su solidaridad con los pueblos de Cuba y Venezuela durante la reunión ministerial del Comité político, diplomático y jurídico de la Comisión binacional, informó hoy la Cancillería sudafricana.
(2024-10-16). Cuba denuncia impunidad en atentados contra su embajada en Washington, EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Funcionarios de los Ministerios del Interior (Minint) y de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex) denunciaron este miércoles la persistencia de la impunidad sobre los atentados perpetrados contra la embajada de Cuba en Washington.
(2024-10-16). Cuba y Rusia estrechan cooperación en el ámbito judicial. radiohc.cu ´Cuba expresa su agradecimiento al Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia, por toda su cooperación en el objetivo de lograr con efectividad el cumplimiento de las decisiones judiciales y administrativas en el país ª, aseguró este miércoles, el miembro del Buró Político y vicepresidente de la República de Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, al recibir al director general de esa importante institución rusa, el coronel general Dimitry Aristov, quien realiza una visita a la isla caribeña.
(2024-10-16). Arranca con fuerza gobierno de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ha llegado con fuerza, empeñada en cumplir con su promesa de campaña electoral de gobernar para todos los mexicanos y de mantener los programas sociales puestos en marcha por su antecesor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, y desarrollar otros.
(2024-10-16). Arranca con fuerza gobierno de la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ha llegado con fuerza, empeñada en cumplir con su promesa de campaña electoral de gobernar para todos los mexicanos y de mantener los programas sociales puestos en marcha por su antecesor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, y desarrollar otros.
(2024-10-16). Biden anuncia paquete militar de 425 millones de dólares para Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Joe Biden, habló hoy con su homólogo de Ucrania, Vladimir Zelensky, a quien le anunció un paquete militar estimado en 425 millones de dólares para satisfacer necesidades de su guerra con Rusia. Biden actualizó a Zelensky "sobre sus esfuerzos para aumentar la asistencia de seguridad a Ucrania durante el resto de su mandato", se lee un comunicado.
(2024-10-16). Cuba asciende al primer puesto del ranking mundial de béisbol5. cubadebate.cu Cuba ascendió al número uno del ranking mundial de béisbol5 después de titularse en la copa del orbe disputada este mes en Hong Kong, China, anunció hoy la Confederación Mundial de Béisbol y Sóftbol (WBSC). Al defender su corona de la primera edición de 2022 en México, los cubanos sumaron mil 380 puntos en la lista global para llegar a mil 920 esta temporada.
(2024-10-16). Fuerzas de Israel bombardean ciudad siria de Latakia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Fuertes explosiones resultantes de una agresión israelí con misiles se escucharon este miércoles en la ciudad de Latakia, cabecera de la provincia costera homónima, a unos 400 kilómetros al noroeste de Damasco, la capital de Siria.
(2024-10-16). Cuba explora potencialidades de colaboración educativa en Valencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Una delegación cubana presidida por el ministro de Educación Superior, Walter Baluja, desarrolla una amplia agencia de trabajo en Valencia, España, para explorar las potencialidades de colaboración.
(2024-10-16). Colaboradores cubanos festejarán Día de la Cultura Nacional en tierra venezolana (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Lejos de la Patria, pero con el corazón en la isla, los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela festejarán el Día de la Cultura Nacional con el Cuarto Festival de Artistas aficionados y una Gala para homenajear la importante fecha patria.
(2024-10-16). Fuerzas de Israel bombardean ciudad siria de Latakia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Fuertes explosiones resultantes de una agresión israelí con misiles se escucharon este miércoles en la ciudad de Latakia, cabecera de la provincia costera homónima, a unos 400 kilómetros al noroeste de Damasco, la capital de Siria.
(2024-10-16). Cuba explora potencialidades de colaboración educativa en Valencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Una delegación cubana presidida por el ministro de Educación Superior, Walter Baluja, desarrolla una amplia agencia de trabajo en Valencia, España, para explorar las potencialidades de colaboración.
(2024-10-16). Colaboradores cubanos festejarán Día de la Cultura Nacional en tierra venezolana (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Lejos de la Patria, pero con el corazón en la isla, los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela festejarán el Día de la Cultura Nacional con el Cuarto Festival de Artistas aficionados y una Gala para homenajear la importante fecha patria.
(2024-10-16). Inaugurado el mas importante festival de la radio en Cuba. radiohc.cu La occidental provincia cubana de Artemisa es la sede del XXXV Festival Nacional de la Radio Cubana desde el 16 hasta el 20 de octubre de 2024. Delegados de todas las provincias cubanas, invitados extranjeros y ejecutivos del medio de comunicación en el país se reúnen para celebrar jornadas de conferencias, premiaciones y debates.
(2024-10-16). Inaugurado el mas importante festival de la radio en Cuba. radiohc.cu La occidental provincia cubana de Artemisa es la sede del XXXV Festival Nacional de la Radio Cubana desde el 16 hasta el 20 de octubre de 2024. Delegados de todas las provincias cubanas, invitados extranjeros y ejecutivos del medio de comunicación en el país se reúnen para celebrar jornadas de conferencias, premiaciones y debates.
(2024-10-16). Poblado al centro de Cuba acogerá evento teórico de parrandas. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 16 oct (RHC) El XII Evento Teórico Regional de Parrandas, festejos declarados por la Unesco Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad, tendrá lugar los días 25 y 26 del presente mes en el poblado de Guayos en el municipio Cabaiguán en esta provincia central de Cuba.
(2024-10-16). Presidente de Cuba felicita 65 años de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, agradeció hoy la labor del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) y felicitó a sus miembros en ocasión del aniversario 65 de esa institución.
(2024-10-16). Venezuela: Sistema Eléctrico sufre nuevo ataque terrorista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Un nuevo ataque terrorista al Sistema Eléctrico de Venezuela ocurrió este miércoles y afectó al 25 por ciento de ese país suramericano.
(2024-10-16). Vicepresidente de Cuba recibe a alto funcionario ruso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa recibió este miércoles al coronel general Dimitry Aristov, director general del Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia.
(2024-10-16). Consejo de Estado de Cuba examina medidas para reimpulsar la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Ante la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el Consejo de Estado analizó este miércoles el cumplimiento del cronograma del proceso de implementación de las medidas del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-10-16). Poblado al centro de Cuba acogerá evento teórico de parrandas. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 16 oct (RHC) El XII Evento Teórico Regional de Parrandas, festejos declarados por la Unesco Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad, tendrá lugar los días 25 y 26 del presente mes en el poblado de Guayos en el municipio Cabaiguán en esta provincia central de Cuba.
(2024-10-16). Presidente de Cuba felicita 65 años de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, agradeció hoy la labor del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) y felicitó a sus miembros en ocasión del aniversario 65 de esa institución.
(2024-10-16). Venezuela: Sistema Eléctrico sufre nuevo ataque terrorista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Un nuevo ataque terrorista al Sistema Eléctrico de Venezuela ocurrió este miércoles y afectó al 25 por ciento de ese país suramericano.
(2024-10-16). Vicepresidente de Cuba recibe a alto funcionario ruso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa recibió este miércoles al coronel general Dimitry Aristov, director general del Servicio Federal de Alguaciles de Rusia.
(2024-10-16). Consejo de Estado de Cuba examina medidas para reimpulsar la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 oct (RHC) Ante la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el Consejo de Estado analizó este miércoles el cumplimiento del cronograma del proceso de implementación de las medidas del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-10-16). Muere Liam Payne, exintegrante de One Direction, en un trágico accidente en Buenos Aires. cubadebate.cu El músico británico Liam Payne, conocido por haber sido parte de la exitosa banda One Direction, falleció este miércoles 16 de octubre en Buenos Aires tras caer desde el tercer piso de un hotel en el barrio de Palermo. Payne, de 31 años, se encontraba hospedado en el Hotel Casa Sur, donde ocurrió el fatídico hecho. El músico había llegado al hotel el 13 de octubre.