'Abandon Harris' over Gaza war
As the US election approaches, the 'Abandon Harris' campaign is mobilising Muslim and Arab voters to support alternative candidates, challenging both Democratic and Republican parties' policies on Palestine's Gaza.
(2024-10-31). Gaza's Beit Lahia 'disaster zone' as Israeli strikes kill scores. newarab.com 
The municipality of Beit Lahia in northern On Tuesday an
(2024-10-31). Hamas says will discuss Gaza truce plan for Israel withdrawal. newarab.com 
A Hamas official said Wednesday that the group would discuss any ideas for a "We have not officially received any comprehensive proposal. We are prepared to engage with any ideas or proposals presented to us, provided they ultimately lead to an end to the war and a withdrawal by the army from the (Gaza) Strip," the official told news agency AFP. | The official, who preferred to remain anonymous, ad…
(2024-10-31). US: 'Horrifying' Israeli strike in Gaza that killed children. newarab.com 
The United States on Tuesday voiced concern about a "horrifying" "We are deeply concerned by the loss of civilian life in this incident. This was a horrifying incident with a horrifying result," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, pointing to "reports of two dozen children killed" in the bombing that destroyed the five-story block in Beit Lahia. | "We have reached out to the go…
(2024-10-31). US Supreme Court approves voter purge in Virginia. wsws.org The right-wing Supreme Court supermajority intervened to allow the continuation of a Republican-backed program to summarily disqualify voters as suspected non-citizens.
(2024-10-31). Trump promises 'peace' in letter to Lebanese-Americans. newarab.com 
Former US president and current Trump pledged to bring The Republican candidate reached out to the communi…
(2024-10-31). Israeli massacre of children in Gaza is "greatest of any conflict in recorded warfare," UN expert warns. wsws.org "As of last week, 13,319 children have been killed in Gaza, of whom 786 were under the age of one," said human rights expert Chris Sidoti.
(2024-10-31). Protesters demand Gaza ceasefire at Harris speech in Washington. newarab.com 
US pro-Palestine protesters interrupted Groups of demonstrators appeared throughout the crowd, with videos on social media capturing chants of "Stop Arming Israel!" and "Arms Embargo Now!" | The protests led by advo…
(2024-10-31). Thousands evacuate Lebanon's Baalbek after Israeli threats. newarab.com 
Residents of The Israeli army issued threats to attack the historic city of Baalbek and its surrounding towns and villages, saying it was preparing attacks on alleged Hezbollah targets. | "The (Israeli army) will act forcefully against Hezbollah interests within your city and villages," military spokesman Avichay Ad…
(2024-10-31). US election: 5 days left — What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to. aljazeera.com Kamala Harris will visit two swing states, while Donald Trump travels to Nevada and New Mexico.
(2024-10-31). Machinists answer to Boeing's end the strike offer — NO! workers.org Boeing strikers, Renton, Washington, Oct. 11, 2024. Seattle Striking members of the International Association of Machinists at Boeing won't take any cheap deals. They once again defeated the company's latest contract offer by a resounding 64%. The Oct. 23 vote was cheered by workers at the Seattle union hall, who . . . |
(2024-10-31). Has the two party system failed Black men? peoplesdispatch.org With US Presidential elections just days away, the Kamala Harris campaign is scrambling to capture the hearts and minds of Black voters, particularly Black men, who Democrats worry have drifted away from their Party. | US President Joe Biden won the 2020 election with 90% of Black voters, and even still won by
(2024-10-31). A no-win dilemma for US peace voters. nationofchange.org Neither of the only two candidates who can win, Trump or Harris, offers any real hope for a peaceful future.
(2024-10-31). Canada Post workers overwhelmingly authorize strike. wsws.org Workers voted by over 95 percent to strike, making clear their determination to fight back after years of concessions and to resist the Crown corporation's plans to use AI and other new technologies to increase worker-exploitation.
(2024-10-31). Bernie Sanders calls on workers and youth outraged over Gaza genocide to vote for Kamala Harris. wsws.org The pro-imperialist "socialist" from Vermont argued there would be a "much better chance of changing US policy" under war criminal Kamala Harris.
(2024-10-31). Trump beats Harris in Saudi 'virtual vote' on global economy. newarab.com 
The vote, held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in R…
(2024-10-31). A No-Win Dilemma for US Peace Voters. pressenza.com On October 24th, a U.S. presidential candidate told an Tr…
(2024-10-31). Do Women in Mega Cult Homes Have a Secret Vote Plan? counterpunch.org 
In 2022, Kansas Republicans thought they expected to easily win a referendum to undo the state constitution's protection of abortion rights. They had cleverly scheduled the measure along with the state's party primaries, figuring all the Republican primary voters would also approve the referendum. Polling predicted a landslide win in the first such referendum following
(2024-10-31). Most Americans 'anxious', 'frustrated' about presidential campaign — Poll. aljazeera.com White voters are more likely to feel anxious and frustrated than Black and Hispanic voters, the US poll found.
(2024-10-31). Trump, Harris head west in election race for Latino votes in swing states. aljazeera.com Both candidates hold events in the swing states of Arizona and Nevada, where Latino turnout could be key.
(2024-10-31). In Georgia, four years of US election fraud claims resonate among voters. aljazeera.com Republican-dominated Spalding County shows how Trump's false claims changed electorate and local election boards alike.
(2024-10-31). 'On the razor's edge': How North Carolina could decide the US election. aljazeera.com Shifting demographics and a growing number of 'unaffiliated' voters have transformed North Carolina into a swing state.
(2024-10-31). Adversarial Journalism: Gaza, the US Vote, and the Future of News. aljazeera.com Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill talks about the future of journalism, the US elections, and the Gaza war.
(2024-10-31). Trump's MAGA forces scapegoat immigrants to divide and conquer voters. peoplesworld.org 
Despite violent rhetoric from right-wing politicians and provocateurs scapegoating immigrants for the nation's problems, U.S. policy itself is what drives conflict and migration, putting vulnerable, working-class immigrants in danger. In addition to dividing working-class people from uniting in the struggle against exploitation and global inequality, anti-immigration vitriol doubles down on punishing marginalized members of our …
(2024-10-31). THUNOON/SLREADY Venezuela Demands End to Blockade of Cuba at UN. orinocotribune.com Venezuela 's ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Samuel Moncada, called for an end to the historical injustice and imperialist delirium of the 63-year long blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | Moncada made the statements at a UN session held to discuss the draft resolution presented by Havana demanding an end to the blockade. The resolution is an annual ritual since it was first proposed in 1992. Every year, it is supported by an overwhelming majority of UN member states. Since 2009, each year except for 2019, only the US and the Zionist colony of "Israel" have voted against the resolution. In…
(2024-10-31). Venezuela Demands End to Blockade of Cuba at UN. orinocotribune.com Venezuela 's ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Samuel Moncada, called for an end to the historical injustice and imperialist delirium of the 63-year long blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | Moncada made the statements at a UN session held to discuss the draft resolution presented by Havana demanding an end to the blockade. The resolution is an annual ritual since it was first proposed in 1992. Every year, it is supported by an overwhelming majority of UN member states. Since 2009, each year except for 2019, only the US and the Zionist colony of "Israel" have voted against the resolution. In…
(2024-10-31). Angolan Parliament passes bill on electric vehicles. plenglish.com Luanda, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan Parliament voted on Thursday a bill to boost the country's legal use of electric vehicles (EV) and related facilities, as part of the government's commitment with sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.
(2024-10-31). The Black Case Against Donald Trump. tomdispatch.com Donald Trump was the worst president for Black people in the modern era, if not the nation's history. Given a life of unremitting racial animus, under no circumstances should he receive a single vote from the Black community or other communities of color. After all, he's never moderated his white nationalist sentiments and count on this: he never will. Yet, somehow, he has indeed managed to win support from a sliver of the Black community. In 2016, he captured 6% of its vote and that rose to 8% in his losing effort four years later. No, those weren't the large numbers he claimed he would win, but given who he is…
(2024-10-31). Three Additional Points on the NY Times' Piece on Blah Voters. cepr.net The New York Times' lead homepage article today told readers that in spite of a batch of really good economic data, "voters still feel blah." There are several points that are worth adding to the discussion in the piece. Prices Are Still High The first point is that the piece starts with an often-repeated complaint …
(2024-10-31). Four Reasons NOT to Vote for Donald Trump. thelastamericanvagabond.com With less than a week until the election, the majority of American voters are preparing to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Despite both candidates being backed by the Zionist lobby and members of the Bilderberg Group, Americans are desperate to believe electing one over the other will lead to
(2024-10-31). Obama urges voters to 'turn the page' on Trump. presstv.ir US President Barack Obama urges voters in the swing state of Wisconsin to "turn the page" on Donald Trump.
(2024-10-31). US Election: Vote Rigging and Risk of Civil Unrest? thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss the implications of the upcoming US election and why, given the US is now so polarised politically, there are potential risks related to the election outcome.
(2024-10-31). In OtherWords: October 31, 2024. otherwords.org How are you surviving the run-up to this year's election? In these last few days, it's all the more important to reflect on the policies that may change — or not — as a result of how Americans cast their votes. | This week in OtherWords, we round up some of our best recent perspectives on the the issues that have dominated (or in some cases, should have dominated) the campaign. Readers, if you missed them before, please give them a look now! And editors, if you missed a chance to reprint these when they first ran, they're all still ready to go for your readers who are looking for one last dive into th…
(2024-10-31). Voting As an Act of Moral Imagination. counterpunch.org 
If re-elected president, Donald Trump plans to deport millions of people from the United States. It takes a certain kind of moral imagination to understand the scope and consequences of this plan — and to vote against Trump solely on this basis. A voter possessing such imagination understands that neighbors who don't have green cards
(2024-10-31). Mehdi Hasan warns of rising bigotry in US foreign policy under Trump. nationofchange.org By choosing between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, voters will decide not only the direction of domestic policy but also the position the U.S. will take on critical global issues.
(2024-10-31). Supreme Court upholds Virginia voter purge, risking thousands' right to vote just days before election. nationofchange.org Virginia's controversial voter roll purge raises alarms over disenfranchisement and sets a national precedent, impacting voting rights for eligible citizens.
(2024-10-31). Back in the crosshairs of GOP hate, many migrants plan to vote defensively. therealnews.com 
Immigration has emerged as one of the leading political issues driving voter decision-making in this election. As Trump and the GOP double down on racist anti-immigrant rhetoric, many migrant voters are heading to the polls with a plan to vote defensively. TRNN and Production: Maximillian Alvarez, Liz Oliva Fernández, Cameron Granadino, Alyssa Oursler | Videography/Post-Product…
(2024-10-31). UN Security Council extends monitoring of Colombia's peace process. colombiareports.com The United Nations Security Council voted to continue monitoring the implementation of a 2016 peace deal between Colombia's government and FARC guerrillas. The vote allows the UN verification mission to…
(2024-10-31). Elon Musk Can Keep Throwing Cash at Voters for Now. theintercept.com
(2024-10-31). America, What are you Thinking? bylinetimes.com You may have missed this if you happen to have spent the past few months living under a rock, but in just a matter of days citizens of The United States of America will have the responsibility of deciding who is going to be their next President. | This is a matter that should be decided by the American electorate and only the American electorate, but the implications of this are global. So, even though I do not have a vote in this election, I still have an opinion. | Here it is. How is this a close-run thing? What are you thinking? With all due respect, what are you thinking? | If a writer were to set out to…
(2024-10-31). SATIRE: History Of Voting Rights In The U.S. theonion.com This Tuesday, millions of American citizens will exercise their right to vote. The Onion presents a historical timeline of how voting rights in the U.S. have developed. 1776: Framers grant voting rights to all their boys: Big Jeff, Mikey G., Nick T., Nick P., Skinny Rick, and Timbo. 1920: The suffragettes win the right to …
(2024-10-31). Chinese student in Michigan arrested for trying to vote in 2024 US presidential election. scmp.com State charges unnamed 19-year-old with acting as an unauthorised elector and perjury for making false statement to secure registration.
(2024-10-31). Could Harris' approach to Arab-American voters cost her the White House? haaretz.com Kamala Harris' approach — and the rhetoric of her surrogates — during the campaign's home stretch has done nothing but stick a finger in the eye of her disillusioned base. And all this at a time when she needs to secure support from every corner she can find it…
(2024-10-31). Israeli cabinet to vote on 2025 budget that contains big spending cuts, tax rises. haaretz.com The controversial spending plan calls for drastic measures to cover ballooning war costs and rein in a swelling fiscal deficit ‚ñ Some ministers are expected to object to the draconian measures…
(2024-10-31). Contested Votes: Georgia's Election Dispute Deepens. devdiscourse.com In Georgia, opposition parties are contesting the outcome of last weekend's parliamentary elections, claiming the results were rigged in favor of the ruling Georgian Dream party. A recent exit poll conducted by HarrisX, a global market research and data firm, has raised significant doubts about the official vote count, pointing to statistical anomalies that suggest possible voting irregularities.
(2024-10-31). Fortifying America: Battleground States Brace for Election Challenges. devdiscourse.com DETROIT — As the U.S. election approaches, officials in critical battleground states are on high alert against misinformation and potential violence. Cities like Philadelphia, Detroit, and Atlanta, frequent targets of false voter fraud claims, have reinforced their operations to prevent a repeat of the 2020 chaos.
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic named Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic has been designated a Tier 1 Center of Excellence for Telomere Biology Disorders by Team Telomere, an international organization devoted to improving the lives of those affected by these complex conditions. This recognition reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to enhance diagnostic precision, advance patient care and develop groundbreaking treatments. Telomere biology disorders, also known as short telomere syndromes or disorders, are rare diseases due to genetic mutations that accelerate shortening of telomeres, which are…
(2024-10-31). Nun captured by Israelis in Lebanon returns to native France. newarab.com 
A Catholic nun who was living in south Beatrice Mauger, a 60-year-old Catholic nun and founder of a hermitage in the
(2024-10-31). For a Middle East without nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. pressenza.com This appeal is addressed to all those who refuse to accept the idea that humanity might risk extinction because the ruling classes of the most powerful countries in the world cannot communicate except through the language of weapons. | Yet, 35 years ago, when the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact and the breakup of the USSR happened in quick succession, it truly seemed that the world could turn the page, if only because, with the end of the Cold War, the threat posed by nuclear arsenals—which now seemed, both apparently and reasonably, unnecessary—was defused. | However, things have gone differently, sta…
(2024-10-31). Three Israelis charged with spying on behalf of Iran in exchange for money. haaretz.com A couple from Lod and a resident of Bnei Brak are accused of photographing dozens of sensitive locations in Israel, including the Mossad headquarters and graves of those killed in the October 7 attack; One suspect is accused of tracking a senior Israeli nuclear scientist who was a target of assassination…
(2024-10-31). Banning UNRWA Is a New Way to Kill Children, Aid Groups Warn. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). Doing Time for Palestine. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). 'Haunted by Our Genocide From Half a World Away'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). New Hezbollah Leader Vows to Follow Predecessor's War Plan Against Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). Report: US Sitting on Nearly 500 Reports of US Weapons Killing Civilians in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). The BRICS Summit in Kazan: A Manifesto for a Rational World Order. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). 'Two Genocidaires v. the World': US, Israel Oppose Lifting Cuba Blockade. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-31). 'Haunted by Our Genocide From Half a World Away'. scheerpost.com "24-10-26 05 Gaza Trail of Tears" by Felton Davis via Flickr is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. By Kevin Tillman / Original to ScheerPost I feel suffocated by this genocide. I live half a world away from Palestine in nowhere Arizona, yet everywhere I go, it's there. Whether I'm trapped in an endless cycle of Zoom …
(2024-10-31). Report: US Sitting on Nearly 500 Reports of US Weapons Killing Civilians in Gaza. scheerpost.com IDF forces operate in the Gaza Strip / IDF Spokesperson's Unit By Sharon Zhang / Truthout Biden administration officials are sweeping aside hundreds of reports of Israeli forces using U.S.-provided weapons to slaughter civilians in Gaza, new reporting finds, flouting the administration's own policies regarding weapons to give Israel a pass. According to a new report by The Washington …
(2024-10-31). Iran 'obliged to defend itself' against Israel. workers.org 
The following statement from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was published by The Cradle on Oct. 26, 2024. The aggressive action of the Zionist regime against several military centers in Iran is a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, especially the principle of prohibiting the . . . |
(2024-10-31). US Ambassador To Lebanon Promotes 'Internal Uprising' To Assist Israel. popularresistance.org A high-ranking Lebanese security source revealed to Al-Akhbar newspaper that the US Ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, is continuing her agenda to prepare Lebanon for a "post-Hezbollah era" by mobilizing "internal" forces against the Islamic resistance movement while it fights the Israeli Army. | In discussions with Lebanese politicians, Johnson reportedly said, "Israel cannot achieve everything through war; it's time for you to do your part and launch an internal uprising under the banner of 'Enough.'" | The ambassador added, "The Lebanese people must show their desire to rise up and get rid of Hezbollah and r…
(2024-10-31). The Global South, the BRICS+ Summit and Palestine. workers.org 
The potential power of a united Global South was on full display at the United Nations in March 2022. Representatives of many countries that had experienced imperialist aggression at the hands of the U.S., France, Britain and other NATO members collectively denounced U.S. sanctions as acts of war, calling NATO . . . |
(2024-10-31). Hamas affirms solidarity with Iran. workers.org 
The following statement appeared on Resistance News Network on Oct. 26, 2024. We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), condemn in the strongest terms the Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which targeted military sites in several governorates. We consider it a blatant violation of Iranian sovereignty and . . . |
(2024-10-31). BRICS grows, adding 13 new 'partner countries' at historic summit in Kazan, Russia. mronline.org BRICS held a summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, where it expanded with 13 "partner nations", after adding four new members. These are the most important takeaways from the historic meeting.
(2024-10-31). Honolulu nurses weather long lockout and win staffing ratio language. mronline.org 
In a malicious ploy, a hospital in Honolulu locked out its nurses after a one-day strike—and not just for a couple days, as hospitals often do, but indefinitely. The message was, you can come back only when you accept our demands.
(2024-10-31). Lying Western press scramble to frame Israel's attack on Iran as self-defense. mronline.org Israel has launched a round of airstrikes on Iran which the western news media are falling all over themselves to falsely frame as "retaliatory" strikes against an unprovoked missile attack by Iran.
(2024-10-31). The economic war against China has backfired. mronline.org Just 15 years ago, Chinese consumers were flocking to Western brands. Now they prefer Chinese ones.
(2024-10-31). U.S. ambassador to Lebanon promotes 'internal uprising' to assist Israel: Report. mronline.org A Lebanese security source has revealed the U.S. ambassador is calling on her allies to 'do their part' to destroy Hezbollah.
(2024-10-31). Horrorosas cifras del genocidio israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) Desde el 7 de octubre del 2023 hasta la actualidad, el ejército israelí asesinó a todos los miembros de mil 206 familias palestinas en la Franja de Gaza, denunció hoy la Oficina de Prensa en este enclave costero.
(2024-10-31). Farmers in Pakistan organize to face the growing attacks on their livelihood. peoplesdispatch.org The government has not only failed to address the structural problems in country's agriculture but has been in a hurry to please the IMF and big corporate houses which further pushes farmers to deprivation and poverty.
(2024-10-31). Left in Bangladesh calls for immediate elections, end to political persecution. peoplesdispatch.org The Workers' Party of Bangladesh also demanded a withdrawal of false cases against left leaders including its president Rashed Khan Menon and their immediate release from prison…
(2024-10-31). How a Secluded 1984 Conference Forged Israel's Unprecedented Influence Over US Media. mintpressnews.com 
Kit Klarenberg explores the 1984 conference that fortified Israel's narrative control, highlighting the troubling dynamics between media, politics, and public perception in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
(2024-10-31). Israel's War Claims More Journalists Than WWII and Vietnam Combined. mintpressnews.com 
Israel's actions against journalists raise alarm as media casualties reach unprecedented numbers, surpassing WWII and Vietnam combined, with Western media still backing the alarming attacks on press freedom.
(2024-10-31). Israel's War Claims More Journalists Than WWII and Vietnam Combined. mintpressnews.com Despite Israel's actions resulting in over two-and-a-half times the number of journalists killed in Gaza this past year compared to those lost during the entirety of World War II, its justifications for targeting media—actions that violate journalists' civilian protections under Article 79 of the Geneva Conventions, Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International …
(2024-10-31). The Ever Widening War15. thealtworld.com Zero Hedge, normally a reliable site, reports that the US Department of Defense and the NATO Secretary General claim that 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers have joined Russian forces in Kursk to help drive out the Ukrainian incursion. | The Pentagon spokeswoman, Sabrina Singh, says that if these North Koreans do for Russia what French troops and NATO personnel are doing for Ukraine, th…
(2024-10-31). The Ever Widening War. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Zero Hedge, normally a reliable site, reports that the US Department of Defense and the NATO Secretary General claim that 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean soldiers have joined Russian forces in Kursk to help drive out the Ukrainian incursion….
(2024-10-31). Wikipedia Is Destroying Truth. thealtworld.com "Wikipedia Is Broken" — Elon Musk | Wikipedia is pure excrement. Nothing it says can be trusted. The reason is that anyone can use it to smear a person, totally misrepresent an event, falsify history, perpetrate lies. Wikipedia is unvetted information. The false idea behind it is that entries by experts implant the expert's biases in the information, whereas open entry allows everyone to correct biases and move the entries toward truth. The trouble with thi…
(2024-10-31). Virtuous, Smug and Venal: British Electoral Interference in the US. globalresearch.ca The British cannot help themselves. They are a meddling island people who conquered huge swathes of the earth in a fictional fit of absentmindedness and remain haughty for having done so. They have fought more countries they can name, engaged …
(2024-10-31). Journalism And Democracy In A Time Of Genocide. popularresistance.org Last month in New York at separate forums, two senior Democrat figures — John Kerry and Hillary Clinton — pointed to what they saw as major problems: the First Amendment was "an obstacle to building consensus," and the "narrative" in the press needs to be (even more) "consistent." | The challenge presented by the free flow of ideas and information in the digital world, to those accustomed to maintaining control of the narrative, defines our moment in history and the fragility of democratic freedoms. | Those calls for less freedom of speech and for more consistency in messaging to the public by the Fou…
(2024-10-31). How Israel Is Trying To Beat The 'Axis Of Resistance'. popularresistance.org In a recent public address on October 4, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted for the first time what he described as U.S. and Israeli plans to control the region's natural resources. He stated that Israel's current war campaign aims to position Israel as a hub for exporting energy to Europe and importing technology to ensure its survival. Khamenei called for resistance against the so-called India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a proposed land bridge connecting India, Saudi, the UAE, Jordan, Israel, and Europe.
(2024-10-31). Venezuelan Dissidents Supporting Israel Receive Human Rights Award. popularresistance.org The world's peoples recoil in shock over the previously unimaginable barbarity of the US/Zionist assault on Palestine. The European Parliament is not impervious to what is transpiring. On the contrary, the body normalizes the cruelty by awarding its highest human rights award, the Sakharov Prize, to dissident Venezuelan genocide supporters. | This is an example of how Western "democracies" fail to respect democracy in the Global South. "Human rights" are weaponized and used to repudiate Venezuela's right to choose its own leaders, while rewarding those who sell out their country. The US-aligned camp has a clear d…
(2024-10-31). Inside New Jersey's Fight Against Anti-Abortion Centers. popularresistance.org Pilgrim Medical Center is a small, privately-owned abortion clinic in downtown Montclair, New Jersey, offering abortions conducted by licensed and board-certified medical professionals. | Just three blocks down the street stands First Choice Women's Resource Center. Its website promises "compassionate care" with cost-free services, and answers questions about abortions: How late can the abortion pill be taken? How much does an abortion cost? When is the latest I can get an abortion? | "If you think you could be pregnant, please come in for a pregnancy test and to receive information about your options," the websi…
(2024-10-31). Escalating Climate Impacts Threaten Health Worldwide. popularresistance.org Human-driven climate change is causing temperatures to rise to dangerous new heights, while worsening drought and impeding food security, according to the ninth Lancet Countdown report. | The report by health experts and doctors warned that people all over the world are facing unparalleled health threats because of the climate crisis. | "This year's stocktake of the imminent health threats of climate inaction reveals the most concerning findings yet," said Dr. Marina Romanello, executive director of the University College London-led Lancet Countdown, as The Guardian reported.
(2024-10-31). Not In Our Nursing Homes. popularresistance.org Merrill, WI‚Äâ—‚ÄâWhen the phone rang, it was 11 p.m. Still, Gene Bebel, farmer and retired school principal, picked up. It was Al Curtis, a one-time special education teacher and now resident at Pine Crest Nursing Home, a county-owned facility in Merrill, Wis., population 9,000. | Curtis was angry: He'd gotten word that Pine Crest was on the chopping block, with the county board looking to privatize it. | Bebel, age 84, leapt into action. He first contacted Judy Woller, who for years had run a support organization for victims of domestic violence in this rural county, and…
(2024-10-31). First Nation Shuts Down Highway Following Discovery Of Human Remains. popularresistance.org Members of Red Rock Indian Band and their supporters brought all traffic to a halt between eastern and western Canada at the Nipigon Bridge for an hour on Monday morning. | The shut-down came after pre-contact human remains were found at a nearby park construction site. Demonstrators from across the Robinson-Superior Treaty area called on Parks Canada to cease construction and acknowledge what the First Nation says are systemic mistakes that caused this to happen. | In May, four unique sets of human remains were overturned in development of Parks Canada's $37-million Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Are…
(2024-10-31). Clark Atlanta University Launches New Black Southern Labor Institute. popularresistance.org Clark Atlanta University has launched a new institute focused on labor issues and training a new generation of leaders to help Black Southern organizing and collective bargaining efforts. | Jobs With Justice, a nonprofit network of labor unions, community groups and activists, is partnering with Clark Atlanta on the new Institute for the Advancement of Black Strategists, which was announced in late September. | Erica Smiley, executive director of Jobs With Justice, said policies against organized labor disproportionately impact Black workers because more than half of Black Americans live in the South.
(2024-10-31). Democracy Now! 2024-10-31 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, October 31, 2024…
(2024-10-31). Undercover: Exposing the Far Right uncovers the race science conspiracy. wsws.org Channel 4's programme is based on an investigation conducted by Hope Not Hate. It is an important documentary, revealing the international and financial connections of the global fascist movement.
(2024-10-31). Palestinian academic secures legal victory against witch-hunt at Sheffield Hallam University. wsws.org On her crowdfund site, Abusalama explained: "This victory is not just personal. It is a victory against attempts to silence advocates for justice in Palestine".
(2024-10-31). All eyes focused on crucial government meeting in China as economy continues to slow. wsws.org The opinion of economic and financial analysts both in China and internationally is that more must be done to boost consumption spending, and that unless that happens, the target growth rate for this year of "about 5 percent" will not be achieved, let alone a viable growth path for the future.
(2024-10-31). Samsung India workers speak out after CITU's betrayal of their 37-day strike. wsws.org The strike by some 1,500 Samsung India workers was abruptly brought to an end by the CITU, the Stalinist trade union federation, after it capitulated all down the line to Tamil Nadu's DMK government and Samsung management.
(2024-10-31). Parents and teachers protest closure of Acero charter schools in Chicago: "2,000 of our students will be displaced" wsws.org Parents at Fuentes Elementary organized a demonstration to protest the closure of their children's school. Acero, the charter network, is closing seven schools this year, impacting 2,000 students and 250 jobs in primarily working class communities.
(2024-10-31). Israeli strikes on Iran: A dress rehearsal for a wider war. wsws.org The attack—far and away the biggest Israeli military strike ever launched against Iran—represents a major provocation and escalation of Israel's war throughout the Middle East.
(2024-10-31). Volkswagen demands 20 percent wage cut. wsws.org Volkswagen wants to cut the wages of its 120,000 employees in Germany by almost 20 percent, thereby saving €2 billion a year. This became known on Wednesday evening after the second round of negotiations on the VW company wage agreement.
(2024-10-31). Bolivia's former President Evo Morales survives assassination attempt. wsws.org The failed assassination attempt has sharply intensified the conflict between factions of the ruling MAS party.
(2024-10-31). Harris's Washington speech: Coverup and complicity in the face of fascism. wsws.org The Democrats are fearful above all of evoking anxiety and anger, of creating a situation where broader layers of the population will react. In the face of a fascist menace, the Democrats preach quiescence.
(2024-10-31). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Car workers in Germany strike for pay rise as global car industry demands job cuts and lower pay; retirees, municipal and oil workers and the disabled join ongoing protests across Iran as living standards collapse; healthcare workers in Nigerian stage seven-day warning strike over pay and conditions as university staff begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries…
(2024-10-31). Ontario NDP doubles down on witch hunt of pro-Palestine legislator Sarah Jama. wsws.org Canada's social democrats are doubling down on their support for Israel's genocide of the Palestinians, which Jama was thrown out of the NDP's parliamentary caucus for speaking out against in October 2023.
(2024-10-31). Three US governors issue joint statement demanding end to Boeing strike. wsws.org The letter is an indication of the deep concern among all layers of the American bourgeoisie of the economic and geopolitical impact of the strike.
(2024-10-31). Western Sydney University IYSSE Annual General Meeting elaborates socialist perspective against war and genocide. wsws.org The meeting at the working-class university outlined a socialist perspective, based on the mobilisation of the working class against the Gaza genocide and imperialist war.
(2024-10-31). Brazil's Socialist Equality Group interviews SEP candidate Joseph Kishore on political crisis and perspectives for socialism in America. wsws.org The discussion addressed the global political crisis and its main expressions in the United States and Brazil, with their many parallels and profound connections.
(2024-10-31). 3 US governors issue joint statement demanding the end to Boeing strike. wsws.org The letter is an indication of the deep concern among all layers of the American bourgeoisie of the economic and geopolitical impact of the strike.
(2024-10-31). Failure of U.S. Leaders Should Precipitate More Efforts at People's Diplomacy—Like in the Vietnam War Era. covertactionmagazine.com On September 19, the Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee hosted a webinar focused on the significant impact of women in the Vietnam era anti-war movement. The first speaker, Vivian Rothstein, who was drawn to anti-war activism after participating in the Mississippi Freedom Summer, spoke about her participation in a conference in 1967 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, with …
(2024-10-31). 'Because he…': Michigan Muslim leaders extend support to Donald Trump. ummid.com Muslim community leaders in Michigan Saturday October 26, 2024 extended their support to Donald Trump because they said the Republican Party candidate was promising peace.
(2024-10-31). NEOM throws open 'Sindalah' for public. ummid.com NEOM governing body Sunday October 27, 2024 opened Sindalah – the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of the new city synonymous with a new future, for general public.
(2024-10-31). ISS research provides breakthrough in cancer treatment. ummid.com International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory in collaboration with biotechnology startup MicroQuin has conducted a space based 3D cell culture research which paves the way for treatment of all types of cancers.
(2024-10-31). Apple Intelligence rolled out across devices. ummid.com Apple has rolled out 'Apple Intelligence' it's much talked about AI feature across all devices actually joining the AI race which began about two years ago with the launch of ChatGPT.
(2024-10-31). Far mightier, way tinier Apple's all-new Mac mini is also 'way cheaper'. ummid.com Apple Tuesday rolled out all new Mac mini which the tech giant claims is far mightier and way tinier, the gadget however is also way cheaper.
(2024-10-31). Maulana Azad's Vision for Inclusive India and Relevance Today. ummid.com Unlike other prominent Muslim leaders of his time, Maulana Azad vehemently opposed the idea of a divided India.
(2024-10-31). Pro-Israeli panellist banned for wishing death to Muslim Journalist. ummid.com American broadcaster CNN banned pro-Israel guest Ryan Girdusky of right-wing MAGA Movement after he purportedly wished death for commentator and journalist Mehdi Hasan during a live show.
(2024-10-31). Punjab: Clear Need to Reduce Inequalities in Education. ummid.com There is a clear need in Punjab for reducing inequalities in education and for improving the rural-urban imbalances as well as for linking education more closely with socio-economic change based on justice, peace and environment protection…
(2024-10-31). 16 Asad Owaisi men to contest 2024 Maharashtra State Elections. ummid.com The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has fielded 16 candidates in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
(2024-10-31). To Build Solidarity with Palestine, Labour Movement must look to the past. defenddemocracy.press By Chris Webb* Oct 2, 2024 The South African anti-apartheid movement of the 1970s and 80s serves as a significant source of inspiration for Palestine solidarity activists today. The reasons for this are hardly surprising; the movement was widely successful in pushing for sanctions and divestment at multiple levels of government, in business and across …
(2024-10-31). Zelensky Lashes Out at His Western Backers Over North Korean Troops. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday lashed out at his Western backers on Thursday over what he said was inaction over the reports of North Korean troops being sent to Russia. "Putin is checking the reaction of the West … And I believe that after all these reactions, Putin will decide and increase the contingent …
(2024-10-31). Ukraine's deadly decision to refuse to cede territory. defenddemocracy.press The battle for Ugledar, as well as the earlier battles for the cities of Bakhmut, Avdeevka, and Mariupol, show just the opposite of the claims by Zelensky and his political/military government, namely that for the AFU, buildings and even ruins are more important than human beings in uniform. By Dmitri Kovalevich Oct 21, 2024 At …
(2024-10-31). North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says. scmp.com Some advance units have already arrived in the Kursk region, and 'the likelihood is pretty high' that Moscow will use them in combat.
(2024-10-31). US sanctions China and India suppliers of Russia's war machine in Ukraine. scmp.com Hundreds of entities, some in Turkey and Switzerland, were hit in the latest crackdown on people and firms doing business with Moscow.
(2024-10-31). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Tensions Rise: 8,000 North Korean Troops Stationed in Russia. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration announced Thursday that approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers are positioned in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine, poised to support Russian operations against Ukrainian forces.
(2024-10-31). Friction at the UN: North Korea's Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com Russia's representative to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, faced tough questioning from Western countries over alleged military support from North Korea in Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. During the Security Council meeting, U.S. and European diplomats accused Moscow of breaching international law by using North Korean troops.
(2024-10-31). US says 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine border expected in combat soon. aljazeera.com Blinken says North Korean troops expected to deploy into combat against Ukrainian forces 'in the coming days'.
(2024-10-31). Ukraine prepares to fight North Korean troops in Kursk as war escalates. aljazeera.com South Korea, US say 3,000 North Korean troops are entering combat imminently. Experts unsure that'll change war course.
(2024-10-31). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 979. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 979th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-31). Selected Articles: There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca 
By My research based on a careful review of WHO data, concepts and "methodologies" confirms that there never was a dangerous …
(2024-10-31). Hezbollah Rocket Fire Kills Eight in Northern Israel. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon continue to grow but claims that they've massively weakened Hezbollah's capabilities hasn't translated to less rocket fire from that organization. Today, at least eight were killed in northern Israel by Hezbollah rocket attacks. The larger incident occurred near Metula, which is right on the border next to Lebanese village Kfar Kela. …
(2024-10-31). Israeli Strikes in Eastern Lebanon Kill Six Paramedics. news.antiwar.com Despite some media reports claiming a ceasefire could happen in a matter of hours, Israeli airstrikes continue apace across Lebanon. As has been the case throughout their war, the targeting is in no way confined to Hezbollah militants. Today, during the course of their multiple airstrikes against the city of Baalbek and surrounding areas, Israel …
(2024-10-31). Project Esther Is A Plan To Attack Pro-Palestine Activists. progressivehub.net PREM THAKKER | ZETEO…
(2024-10-31). Trump Will Be Even Worse For Labor Than Ronald Reagan Was. progressivehub.net CHRIS BOHNER | IN THESE TIMES…
(2024-10-31). A Circle Of Certain Death: Don't Be Afraid, Stand Next To Me. commondreams.org 
Unimaginably, Israel's campaign of genocide and elimination escalates, with up to 800 Palestinians killed in 17 days "in full view of the world." Amidst relentless bombardment, displacement, starvation, trauma and shelling so incessant their "bodies don't stop trembling," Gazans recount apocalyptic scenes: limbs and corpses in the streets, body parts "hanging on the walls," children …
(2024-10-31). Turkey's Erdogan backs outreach to Kurds. newarab.com 
President Last week, Devlet Bahceli, who heads Turkey's The PKK, or Kurdistan Workers' Par…
(2024-10-31). Will a revamped UN Resolution 1701 end Israel's war on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Talk is stirring of a The UN resolution mandated Lebanon's caretaker prim…
(2024-10-31). The MENA films to watch out for in the 2025 Oscars race. newarab.com 
More than half of the officially recognised MENA countries have already selected their national film entries for consideration in the upcoming 97th Academy Awards nominations for Best International Feature. | The finalists will be announced on 17 January, and the ceremony will take place on 3 March 2025. | Additionally, Germany has submitted the widely discussed Meanwhil…
(2024-10-31). Is there reason to be optimistic about Moroccan cinema. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). French uni cuts ties with Israeli institution over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Harris slams 'offensive' Trump as rivals go west. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Hochstein, McGurk in Israel amid 'progress' on Lebanon deal. newarab.com 
Senior US officials were to meet their Israeli counterparts on Thursday to discuss a possible deal to US President Joe Biden's Middle East adviser Brett McGurk and special envoy Amos Hochstein are expected in Israel amid reports of progress on a deal that would halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. | Israeli media have highlighted that the proposal allows Israel freedom in action in all Lebanese territory if the terms of the deal are violated. | Israeli media published what…
(2024-10-31). IMF's head due in Cairo ahead of Egypt's loan programme review. newarab.com 
The managing director of the Local news outlets The much-aw…
(2024-10-31). Israel strikes hospital, homes in assault on northern Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Israeli police arrest couple on suspicion of spying for Iran. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Israeli strikes kill six paramedics in Lebanon as US seeks deal. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Israel's Smotrich extends Palestinian banking ties for one month. newarab.com 
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich in June extended a waiver that allows cooperation between Israel's banking system and Palestinian banks in the West Bank, but only for four months unti…
(2024-10-31). Israel's UN membership must be suspended over Gaza: rapporteur. newarab.com 
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, warned that the impunity granted to Israel had allowed it to become a "serial violator of international law", in comments during
(2024-10-31). KFC, Pizza Hut's MidEast franchisee reports sharp losses. newarab.com 
Americana Restaurants, the Middle East's largest fast food operator, reported on Thursday a 48.2 percent decline in profits to $117.4 million in a nine-month period amid global The Kuwaiti firm is the region's franchisee for major US food outlets including "Topline growth continued to be impacted by lowe…
(2024-10-31). Lebanese family planning daughter's wedding killed in an Israeli strike on home. newarab.com 
The family WhatsApp group chat buzzed with constant messages. Reda Gharib woke up uncharacteristically early that day, 23 September. Living a continent away in Senegal, he scrolled through videos and pictures shared by his sisters and aunts of explosions around their neighborhood in Tyre, Lebanon's ancient coastal city. | His aunts decided to leave for Beirut. His father, m…
(2024-10-31). Massive displacement in Syria's Idlib amid Assad regime attacks. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Morocco cracks down on protest after Macron 'anti-Hamas' speech. newarab.com 
Moroccan authorities used force to disperse pro-Palestine
(2024-10-31). One child a day killed in Israel's war on Lebanon in past month. newarab.com 
At least one child per day has been "Since October 4 of this year, at least one child has been killed and 10 injured daily," UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said on Thursday and added that "the ongoing war in Lebanon is upending children's lives". | The UN agency said that "thousands more children who have survived months of relentless bom…
(2024-10-31). Prominent cleric survives assassination attempt in Iraq's Najaf. newarab.com 
An attack early Wednesday by unknown gunmen Al-Qapanchi, a leadin…
(2024-10-31). Saudi FM calls Israel's siege on north Gaza 'genocide'. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Thom Yorke 'storms off stage' after Gaza protester confrontation. newarab.com 
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke Videos shared online from the Melbourne concert on Wednesday show a man in the crowd shouting at Yorke. While not all of his words are audible, he can be heard urging Yorke to "condemn the Israeli genocide of Gaza." | Yorke replies, inviting the heckler to "hop up on stage" if he wants to make his statement. | "Don't stand th…
(2024-10-31). Thousands flee Palestinian camp in Lebanon after Israeli threats. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Turkey arrests CHP mayor accused of being a member of PKK. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Israel wants civil war in Lebanon, it won't get it. newarab.com 
What precedes modern warfare? A lofty and grave sermon from, more often than not, a Western head of state. Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 Speech to Congress (ahead of Vietnam). George W. Bush's 2003 Address to the Nation (pre Iraq). Barack Obama's 2011 Speech on Libya. The list goes on. | Uniting these verbal landmarks is a distinct mechanism and message: we are saving you from yourselves, saving you from the Communist Viet Cong, saving you from Saddam Hussein and Gaddafi. The West has mastered the craft of this PR game — just look at its colonial and post-colonial CV. | The most recent addition to that resumé…
(2024-10-31). US elections: Yes Palestine should be my first concern. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Egypt's anti-Ethiopia alliance takes shape in the Horn of Africa. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Capturing Palestine's unheard voices in Daybreak in Gaza. newarab.com 
While the publication of In the preface, editors Mahmoud Muna…
(2024-10-31). AOC under fire over 'gibberish' Arabic-language election posters. newarab.com 
US Democratic Congresswoman
(2024-10-31). French court overturns ban of Israeli companies at defence trade fair. newarab.com 
A Paris commercial court on Wednesday threw out a French government decision to ban Israeli companies from setting up stands or exhibiting hardware at the Euronaval defence trade fair, according to a decision seen by AFP. | The court ordered the organisers "to suspend the execution of the measures adopted against the Israeli exhibiting companies whose stands were prohibited at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition until the closing date of the exhibition", the judgment said. | Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz hailed court verdict as a "significant victory against the unjust and undemocratic decision by the French…
(2024-10-31). Hochstein, McGurk expected in Israel for Lebanon ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Iran appoints first Baluch governor in restive province. newarab.com 
"Mansour Bijar was chosen as the governor of Sistan-Baluchistan," government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said after a cabinet meeting. | Bijar, 50, hails from the Baluch community, a mainly Sunni Muslim ethnic group in a majority Shiite country. | His appointment follows an attack in Sistan-Baluchistan that killed at least 10 policemen, later claimed by the Sunni jiha…
(2024-10-31). Israel minister 'proposed killing Lebanon PM' over drone attack. newarab.com 
An Israeli minister has reportedly proposed the assassination of According to Israel's Channel 13, Transportation Minister Miri Regev suggested the killing of Mikati during an Israeli security cabinet meeting on Monday, during which the cabinet members were debating the possibility of carrying o…
(2024-10-31). Mikati hopes for ceasefire with Israel in 'coming hours or days'. newarab.com 
Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said US envoy Amos Hochstein had signalled during a phone call Wednesday that a ceasefire in Lebanon was possible before US elections are held on November 5. | "The call today with Hochstein suggested to me that perhaps we could reach a ceasefire in the coming days, before the fifth" of November, Najib Mikati said in a televised interview with Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed. |
(2024-10-31). Saudi hosts meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday hosted the first meeting of a new "international alliance" to press for the establishment of a Palestinian state. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said nearly 90 "states and international organisations" were taking part in the two-day meeting in Riyadh. | "A genocide is happeni…
(2024-10-31). Ship carrying explosives for Israel Gaza war docks in Alexandria. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). UAE pardons Egypt's Zamalek football trio after jail verdict. newarab.com 
The UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Following the verdict on Tuesday, the official spokesman for the Egyptian M…
(2024-10-31). US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Israel's Gaza war. newarab.com
(2024-10-31). What the US election could mean for the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). Unpacking the Shia-Sunni schism in The House Divided. newarab.com 
(2024-10-31). KDP and PUK retain power in Iraqi Kurdistan amid fraud claims. newarab.com 
The two main The ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) emerged…
(2024-10-31). Macron brands Hamas 'barbaric' in Moroccan parliament speech. newarab.com 
French President
(2024-10-31). Saudi minister says reforms 'on track' despite 'challenges'. newarab.com 
"We're not shying away from the challenges ⚪ challenges in relation to human resource and ability to execute," Mohammed al-Jadaan told a panel at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, sometimes dubbed "Davos in the desert". | Because of these challenges the government was "recalibrating our plans", trying not to overh…
(2024-10-31). Netanyahu Says Israel Must Be Able To Enforce Any Lebanon Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel must be able to enforce any ceasefire deal in Lebanon amid reports of ongoing truce negotiations. "The main issue is not the paperwork of this or that agreement, but Israel's ability and determination to enforce the agreement and thwart any threat to its security from Lebanon," …
(2024-10-31). Israeli Forces Kill 41 More Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israeli forces killed at least 41 Palestinians and wounded 131 in the previous 24-hour period. The ministry's numbers only include dead and wounded Palestinians who have been brought to hospitals and morgues. Medical sources told Al Jazeera that at least 45 were killed by Israeli attacks on Thursday. Strikes …
(2024-10-31). Israeli Troops Prevent North Gaza Residents From Returning to Their Homes as Part of Ethnic Cleansing Plan. news.antiwar.com
(2024-10-31). Report: Israeli Intel Suggests Iran Preparing To Launch Attack From Iraq. news.antiwar.com Israeli sources told Axios on Thursday that Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to launch a reprisal attack on Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days and that it could happen before the November 5 US presidential election. The Israeli sources said the Iranian attack could involve a large number of drones being fired …
(2024-10-31). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub. icrc.org Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings…
(2024-10-31). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-10-31). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Professional Standards for Protection Work 2024: Fourth edition. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Operational Update on Syria: ICRC Response to the fallout in Syria of escalating hostilities in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-31). Brazil's performance in BRICS: "An announced war doesn't kill soldiers" uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein I had not wanted to express an opinion on the decision of Brazil and Lula to veto Venezuela's entry into BRICS. But I was struck by the statement from the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry that exonerates the president of Brazil, the foreign minister and even the presidential advisor Celso Amorim. Now President …
(2024-10-31). Cyprus "part of a global struggle" uwidata.com By Yunus Soner The United States is deepening its relations to the Greek Cypriot Administration that claims to represent the entire island and governs the southern part. First, Washington lifted an old weapons embargo against it, followed by a defense cooperation agreement. As the latest step, President Joe Biden received in Washington Nikos Christodoulides, president …
(2024-10-31). From Cyber Parks to Sadhus, Change and Tradition in Urban India. dissidentvoice.org There exists a significant amount of literature and debate regarding modernity, urbanisation and social change in India. Critical inquiries persist, not least on the impact of change on the daily lives of individuals and the ways in which they navigate their identities amid the tensions between modernity and tradition in an increasingly dynamic urban environment. …
(2024-10-31). The Test Case for Eradication of Life in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org North Gaza has become Israel's feasibility test for its version of genocide: total eradication of all life. All of Gaza north of the Netzarim Corridor, created by Israel as a barrier between the northern metropolis and the rest of the enclave, is now sealed off from any supplies, and the extinguishers of life are eliminating …
(2024-10-31). Somebody Is Getting The Message. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-10-31). They Said It Was Different From Great Patritoc War… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Well, the new generation has proven that their balls are made out of tungsten.Near Kurakhovo: khohol, seeing that his anti-tank defense line (dragon teeth) has been breached, plugs it with one of their tanks. Well, the guys from the 5th Tank Brigade of the 51st Army decide to unplug it. They jump on the motorcycles, get there and not only unplug the breach but create a new one. After that they drive away in the VSU tank while being bombarded with everything khohol has. This is insane heroism… and we can witness it in real life…
(2024-10-31). Mohammad Yunus can go down in history as the architect of a new Bangladesh. aljazeera.com But only if he learns from the successes and failures of post-revolutionary transitions in other countries.
(2024-10-31). South Africa beat Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs for 2-0 series win. aljazeera.com The hosts crumbled for 159 and 143 all out in Chittagong to hand South Africa their biggest Test win by margin.
(2024-10-31). Harris's Ellipse Rally. aljazeera.com Kamala Harris's 'Closing Argument'…
(2024-10-31). Fact check: Would Trump slash social security and Medicare? aljazeera.com Kamala Harris claims Donald Trump would allow medical insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
(2024-10-31). UK Prime Minister declines to label Gaza crisis a 'genocide'. aljazeera.com Green Party MP Carla Denyer urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to label the Gaza crisis as "genocide."
(2024-10-31). Will the UK Labour budget help grow the economy? aljazeera.com The Labour Party has unveiled its first budget in 14 years.
(2024-10-31). The great British cheese heist: Who stole $390,000 of cheddar? aljazeera.com Some of the 'best cheddar cheese in the world' has been stolen from a distributor in London – but who dunnit and how?>
(2024-10-31). Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. aljazeera.com Many people light oil lamps and candles, and fireworks are set off as part of the celebrations.
(2024-10-31). Africa CDC warns mpox is not under control, appeals for resources. aljazeera.com AU health watchdog's chief has said mpox outbreak is 'still on the upward trend generally' as cases spread.
(2024-10-31). Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel 'forced' to kill Gaza civilians. aljazeera.com Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president's comments 'insulting' and 'counterproductive'.
(2024-10-31). Harris says Trump's comments about women are 'very offensive'. aljazeera.com Vice president attacks former president after he says he will 'protect women whether they like it or not'.
(2024-10-31). Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill six medics as truce talks continue. aljazeera.com Several killed in Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon as US envoys attend talks on ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
(2024-10-31). Show us the money: How big money dominates the 2024 US election. aljazeera.com Each election cycle, billions of dollars flow into US political campaigns. But where does all this cash come from?>
(2024-10-31). Spain floods death toll rises to 158 as rescuers search for survivors. aljazeera.com At least 155 deaths recorded in the eastern region of Valencia, two in Castilla-La Mancha and one in Andalusia.
(2024-10-31). 'Time for action': Al Jazeera demands protection for journalists in Gaza. aljazeera.com The network decries 'systematic targeting' of journalists and calls for them to be protected in Gaza and region.
(2024-10-31). How are Green politics faring as the climate crisis worsens? aljazeera.com Greens fared badly in European elections this year.
(2024-10-31). Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Spain continues rising. aljazeera.com The death toll from severe flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158 people.
(2024-10-31). Israeli soldiers in Gaza surprised to be identified by their online posts. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers in Gaza are seemingly surprised that they are being identified through their social media posts.
(2024-10-31). Survivors tell of brutal RSF attacks on Sudan's Gezira state. aljazeera.com Survivors of the RSF's attacks on Sudan's Gezira state say they have witnessed mass killings and sexual violence.
(2024-10-31). Real Madrid's LaLiga match against Valencia postponed due to deadly floods. aljazeera.com The Spanish Football Federation adjusted this week's LaLiga schedule in response to the disaster.
(2024-10-31). UN says one child a day killed in Israel's war on Lebanon in past month. aljazeera.com As Israel expands its offensive and campaign of forced displacements, UNICEF says 10 children are injured daily.
(2024-10-31). Marquez leads MotoGP riders against staging race in flood-hit Valencia. aljazeera.com The six-time MotoGP world champion is one of several riders who believe the season-ending race should be held elsewhere.
(2024-10-31). Conflict-induced famine, hunger deaths likely in Gaza, Sudan in months: UN. aljazeera.com 'Hunger hotspots' include South Sudan, Mali and Haiti where millions are being pushed to the brink, new report says.
(2024-10-31). Gaza paramedic realises woman killed in air attack is his mother. aljazeera.com 'This is my mother!' A paramedic responding to an Israeli strike on a Camp in Gaza realises his mom was killed.
(2024-10-31). Six dead as boat carrying Rohingya fleeing Myanmar arrives in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Ninety-six Rohingya refugees, including seven children, are stranded on Sumatra island after escaping on a rickety boat.
(2024-10-31). India's coach Gambhir blames flat wickets, T20s for poor Test batting. aljazeera.com 'The more T20 cricket is played, the less people start defending,' Gambhir says after his team's home series loss.
(2024-10-31). Spain races to find survivors as floods kill at least 95. aljazeera.com The death toll could rise as search and rescue efforts continue and an unknown number of people are missing.
(2024-10-31). Israel's disregard for the UN "is not normal behaviour" aljazeera.com Daniel Levy talks about the ways in which Israel has systematically attacked the United Nations and its institutions.
(2024-10-31). Israel ban on UNRWA raises question, "What is their plan?" aljazeera.com Gry Ballestad talks about why Israel's decision to ban UNRWA from the West Bank cannot be tolerated.
(2024-10-31). US election: Trump's and Harris's paths to presidential victory. aljazeera.com As the US election approaches, we explore the Electoral College routes for Trump and Harris to secure the presidency.
(2024-10-31). UN peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon targeted 30 times in October. aljazeera.com UNIFIL attributes 20 incidents to the Israeli military of which it says seven were 'clearly deliberate' attacks.
(2024-10-31). UN should debate whether "to unseat Israel" from Assembly. aljazeera.com Triestino Mariniello talks about the reasons why the United Nations should consider banning Israel from the UNGA.
(2024-10-31). What we know about North Korea's ICBM programme. aljazeera.com North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, in what could mark a new chapter for its ICBM programme.
(2024-10-31). What Joe Rogan, Washington Post dramas say about the US election and media. aljazeera.com Trump and Harris have both shunned newspapers in favour of podcasts, highlighting media's struggle for relevance.
(2024-10-31). 'Ready to die': Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique. aljazeera.com At least 11 people have died in a police crackdown on post-election protests following disputed October 9 polls.
(2024-10-31). Elon Musk ordered to appear in court to defend his $1m election giveaway. aljazeera.com World's richest man told to be present on Thursday morning but unclear if he will attend.
(2024-10-31). Lebanese PM Mikati 'cautiously optimistic' about Lebanon, Israel ceasefire. aljazeera.com Lebanon's caretaker PM Najib Mikati said Washington's Middle East envoy 'suggested' a ceasefire could be within reach.
(2024-10-31). Taiwan shuts down, braces for arrival of Super Typhoon Kong-rey. aljazeera.com Biggest typhoon in decades will hit Taiwan where schools and businesses have been suspended amid heavy rains, winds.
(2024-10-31). LA Dodgers' stunning comeback beats NY Yankees, seals World Series 2024. aljazeera.com Dodgers bounced back from 5-0 down in Game 5 to complete series win in New York, with Freddie Freeman named the MVP.
(2024-10-31). Walmart warehouse workers in Ontario unionize. peoplesworld.org 
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—First it was Amazon. Then it was Starbucks. Now, it's Walmart. Exploited, underpaid, and overworked people at monster firms are unionizing—if necessary, store by store and warehouse by warehouse. The latest to join the parade are Walmart warehouse workers in Mississauga, Ont., an hour's drive west of Buffalo, N.Y. More than half of them …
(2024-10-31). Billionaire dark money funds recall effort against Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—A network of dark money is conspiring to unseat Mayor Sheng Thao, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city in the United States, according to the group Oaklanders Defending Democracy (ODD). ODD and other organizations working together to defend the mayor from a recall effort that's being funded by massive amounts of …
(2024-10-31). A true American horror story: 'Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum'. peoplesworld.org 
Award-winning journalist Antonia Hyldon's new book Madness might work, if it weren't entirely factual, as the premise of a Jordan Peele horror film. In 1911, twelve Black men were ordered to build the first structure for what would become the Maryland Hospital for the Negro Insane. They were that asylum's first patients. Within a year, …
(2024-10-31). With possible election protests looming, D.C. Council moves to restrict First Amendment rights. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Despite efforts by local organizers, the D.C. Council passed a bill Tuesday that tightens restrictions on First Amendment activity, going against the district's reputation for having among the more lenient guidelines when it comes to demonstrations. The Residential Tranquility Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 — which adds new rules to a bill originally passed in …
(2024-10-31). Inadequate pay, health care cutoff push NIH researchers to picket. peoplesworld.org 
BETHESDA, Md.—Lagging pay in a high-cost metro area. Threatened end of health care coverage in about a year. Sexual harassment and favoritism on the job. No job security. These key issues drove top post-graduate, post-baccalaureate, and post-doctoral scientific researchers into an informational picket line against their bosses at the world-renowned National Institutes of Health, during …
(2024-10-31). Bosses and right-wing politicians team up to oppose Ohio's Issue 1 anti-gerrymandering referendum. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Election Day is approaching fast, and by now much of the public in the Buckeye State has heard the arguments for and against Issue 1, the constitutional amendment on the ballot that would make citizens, not politicians, responsible for redistricting. People from a broad spectrum of groups that support workers and a fair political …
(2024-10-31). Israel is "perfecting" crimes committed by Britain. electronicintifada.net Winston Churchill was an avid supporter of Zionism.
(2024-10-31). Day 390: Steadfastness amid grief and loss. electronicintifada.net If we are silent, then we are cowards," says writer and activist Ahmed Alnaouq.
(2024-10-31). Israel carries out series of massacres in northern Gaza. electronicintifada.net Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahiya stormed, destroyed by Israeli army.
(2024-10-31). Cooking "fake potatoes" for my son. electronicintifada.net "Is all of this for me?"
(2024-10-31). 'Israel' Issues Evacuation Orders for Lebanon's Ancient City of Baalbek. orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-31). 'Israel' Issues Evacuation Orders for Lebanon's Ancient City of Baalbek. orinocotribune.com The "Israeli" military URGENTüö® Israel is planning to bomb the city of Baalbek, home to the temples of Venus, Jupiter, & Bacchus built more than 11,000 years ago. — Hala Jaber (@HalaJaber) The orders c…
(2024-10-31). World's largest sintering machine completes hot load test. ecns.cn The world's largest sintering machine, equipped with advanced environmental protection technology, successfully completed its hot load test on Wednesday in Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province according to China Baowu Steel Group.
(2024-10-31). EconoScope | EU's hefty tariffs on Chinese EVs to stifle its own industrial growth. ecns.cn The European Commission announced anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) for five years on Tuesday.
(2024-10-31). China's largest homegrown tunnel drill rolls off the production line in Changsha. ecns.cn China's largest tunnel drill "Jianghai," with a cutting diameter of 16.64 meters, rolled off the production line in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province on Thursday.
(2024-10-31). China, EU should address disputes, trade frictions via dialogue: CCPIT. ecns.cn China and the European Union should address disputes and frictions through dialogue and negotiations to reach a solution that meets the common interests of both parties and is consistent with WTO rules, a spokesperson for China Council for the Promotions of International Trade (CCPIT) said Thursday.
(2024-10-31). Fire in SW China's Sichuan injures over 20 people. ecns.cn A fire broke out in Wuhou District, Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday, causing over 20 injuries, including serious injuries.
(2024-10-31). China's manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in October. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing industry, which gauges activity in the sector, rose to 50.1 in October, marking a return to expansion territory from 49.8 in September.
(2024-10-31). 90% of surveyed foreign firms are satisfied with China's business environment: CCPIT. ecns.cn There are 90 percent of surveyed foreign firms which rate China's business environment as "satisfactory" or better, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced in a press release on Thursday.
(2024-10-31). China's economic vitality continues to improve: official. ecns.cn China's purchasing managers index for the manufacturing sector improved for the second consecutive month in October to a six-month high of 50.1, recovering back to the expansionary territory, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
(2024-10-31). New adjustment mechanisms to narrow mortgage interest rates. ecns.cn China will implement a normalized adjustment mechanism to narrow the gap between the interest rates of existing mortgages and newly-issued mortgages starting Friday.
(2024-10-31). China supports mutually beneficial cooperation in automotive industry with EU: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China always supports and encourages the normal economic, trade and investment cooperation between China and the European Union (EU) for mutual benefit and win-win results in the automotive industry, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC).
(2024-10-31). UN envoy calls for talks to achieve peace in Kosovo. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday emphasized the importance of dialogue and consultation for achieving regional peace and stability in Kosovo.
(2024-10-31). Xi calls for pooling wisdom, strength to advance reform in steady and sustained manner. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony.
(2024-10-31). Media event highlights role of new technology. ecns.cn Chinese journalism faces both unprecedented opportunities and challenges amid the swift development of artificial intelligence, officials and experts said during a conference on Wednesday.
(2024-10-31). Guangdong expressway cuts down travel time. ecns.cn A new expressway linking three major cities in Guangdong province officially opened on Wednesday afternoon, further promoting the integrated and high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2024-10-31). Fact-distorting internet users face the music. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have shut down several social media accounts for spreading false information about the military, including fabricated stories about Chinese warships sinking foreign vessels and prolonged electronic warfare in the South China Sea.
(2024-10-31). China's cyberspace watchdog launches campaign to tackle illegal and false content. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator announced Thursday the launch of a two-month nationwide campaign to address illegal and harmful content on local online discussion platforms.
(2024-10-31). Stunning autumn scenery in Shanwangping Karst National Eco Park. ecns.cn The park was approved as China's first national karst park by the State Forestry Administration in 2015. It was also listed in the first batch of "forest oxygen bars" in China by Forest & Mankind magazine.
(2024-10-31). China Post releases designs of special stamps marking Year of the Snake. ecns.cn Inspired by Dunhuang murals and traditional customs, the stamps, integrating the image of the snake with auspicious meanings, will be released for sale on January 5, 2025.
(2024-10-31). Nanchang Air Show attracts French aerobatic team. ecns.cn Aerobatic teams fly over Tengwang Pavilion ahead of the 2024 Nanchang Air Show in east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 30, 2024.
(2024-10-31). 100-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games marked in Harbin. ecns.cn The torch, medals and anthem for the 2025 Asian Winter Games were officially unveiled on Wednesday.
(2024-10-31). Insights | China-Malaysia academic cooperation boosts talent development and regional growth: scholar. ecns.cn "You can feed a man with fish, and it will help the man survive for a day. But if you teach the man how to fish, it will go beyond the day." During his recent visit to China, Kenneth Lee Tze Wui, head of the Department of Mass Communication at the Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), shared his insights on how to learn from China in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-10-31). DPP move unrealistic, official says. ecns.cn Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan are intensifying preparations for war and "independence", posing the greatest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
(2024-10-31). Child trafficking convictions upheld. ecns.cn The Shandong Provincial High People's Court on Wednesday upheld the convictions and sentences of two child traffickers, dismissing their appeals and affirming the earlier verdicts.
(2024-10-31). Insights丨Malaysian Dato' Ong Chong Yi: China's strength in green tech highly aligns with ASEAN's SDGs. ecns.cn
(2024-10-31). China to take concrete actions to meet international community's optimism. ecns.cn As the package of polices take effect in a coordinated way, China's economic dynamism will continue to be unleashed.
(2024-10-31). Qingdao authorities investigate illegal surrogacy activities. ecns.cn Authorities began to conduct an investigation into online allegations of surrogacy activities involving a biotechnology company and an IVF consulting company in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province.
(2024-10-31). Insights | Malaysian scholar praises China's 'teaching people to fish' approach in promoting knowledge transfer. ecns.cn Malaysia can learn from China in high-tech fields, not only by acquiring technological equipment but also by focusing on talent development and technology transfer, said Kenneth Lee Tze Wui, head of the Department of Mass Communication at the Faculty of Creative Industries, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-10-31). China, Russia reaffirm their close relations. ecns.cn The China-Russia relationship is "not subject to the impact of a flurry of changes in international situations", is not targeting any third party, and is not subject to interference by any third party.
(2024-10-31). Lai Ching-te authorities willing to turn Taiwan into a battleground. ecns.cn During the Wednesday press briefing that the remarks once again revealed the ugly face of Lai Ching-te a authorities, which, for their own selfish interests, are willing to make island of Taiwan a battleground and tie the people in Taiwan to "Taiwan independence" chariot.
(2024-10-31). Shenzhou XIX crew greeted at 'space home'. ecns.cn The three crew members of Shenzhou XIX entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday afternoon, as the spaceship successfully completed docking maneuvers after a long-haul flight.
(2024-10-31). Hainan responds to extensive flooding. ecns.cn Extensive flooding and landslides have wreaked havoc in Hainan province, claiming seven lives as of Wednesday, as the tail of Typhoon Trami collided with a cold air mass and triggered unusually heavy rainfall for 48 hours starting on Monday.
(2024-10-31). Visitors allowed at Beijing's Olympic Park around the clock. ecns.cn Beijing's Olympic Park will function around the clock, becoming an always-open public space in the heart of the capital.
(2024-10-31). The Real Story of Zbigniew Brzezinski That the Media Isn't Telling. "Where Modern Terrorism Originated" globalresearch.ca Important article first published on June 2, 2017 | Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security advisor to President Jimmy Carter,
(2024-10-31). The Globalization of Human Rights Violations: "The Right to Live a Dignified and Decent Living" globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by the late Prof. Joseph H. Chung, first published by GR in January 2022. Prof. Chung was an indefatigable voice on the politics of Asia-Pacific, especially on the dynamics of the Korean Peninsula.] | One of the …
(2024-10-31). Power and Primacy: A History of Western Intervention in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by the late Prof. Joseph H. Chung, first published by GR in February 2023. Prof. Chung was an indefatigable voice on the politics of Asia-Pacific, especially on the dynamics of the Korean Peninsula.] | *** | This book …
(2024-10-31). I Went to Kamala Harris's White House Rally. globalresearch.ca I visited Kamala Harris's "Closing Argument" rally at the White House to ask people why they're voting for Kamala Harris. Occasionally, if someone brought up the Constitution or freedom, I'd follow up and ask them for their thoughts on internet …
(2024-10-31). How Corporations Get Away with Murder. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca This position of "communications and content specialist" that was advertised broadly yesterday on the internet by Booz Allen Hamilton represents perfectly what is happening to our country as part of the secret takeover of our society—which you are not supposed …
(2024-10-31). Iran: The Road to Armageddon? Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca Reminder to the crusading Armageddonists ….. "Thou shalt not kill." Exodus 20: 13…
(2024-10-31). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. Both the Lockdown and the "Vaccine" Have No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).
(2024-10-31). Yahya Al-Sinwar's Will. My will to you starts here, from that child who threw the first stone at the occupier. globalresearch.ca [This document was translated from Arabic by Amir Nour.] | I am Yahya, the son of a refugee who turned exile into a temporary homeland, and turned a dream into an eternal battle. As I write these words, I recall every …
(2024-10-31). The Kenyan Uprising: Realizing Resistance After Decades of Plunder and Poverty. globalresearch.ca More than two months after its government's controversial Finance Bill 2024 sparked widespread unrest, the flame of resistance remains bright across Kenya. The youth-led struggle—largely forged on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and WhatsApp by Generation-Z Kenyans—has …
(2024-10-31). FAO and WFP warn of conflict-related impending famines. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday issued a report on famines caused by conflicts and extreme meteorological phenomena in five critical regions worldwide.
(2024-10-31). Forest inferno triggers red alert in Chile's Valparaiso. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Chile's National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) on Thursday declared a red alert following the detection of a forest fire Peñuelas Lake National Reserve, in Valparaiso.
(2024-10-31). Gaza remains permanent target of Israeli onslaught. plenglish.com Ramallah, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Israel's occupation forces are proceeding non-stop with their brutal shelling of the Gaza Strip, killing at least 41 locals in the last few hours, according to medical sources in the coastal enclave.
(2024-10-31). Peru's envoy: Rejection of US blockade at UN is a sign it must end. plenglish.com Lima, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) For Peru's diplomacy, the almost unanimous rejection of the United States blockade on Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly proves that this policy must end, said the Peruvian envoy to the UN.
(2024-10-31). Peruvian organizations urge UN to take action against the US blockade. plenglish.com Lima, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Internationalist Coordinator of Solidarity (CIS) of Peru today called on the United Nations (UN) to make effective the global outcry against the blockade on Cuba, as ratified yesterday at the General Asembly.
(2024-10-31). Spanish and Portuguese communists demand end to US blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com Madrid, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Parties of Spain (PCE) and Portugal (PCP) today demanded in a joint statement the end of the US blockade on Cuba.
(2024-10-31). Cuban President deplores eight deaths caused by hurricane Oscar. plenglish.com Havana, 31 October (Prensa Latina) – Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today deplored the loss of eight lives in the country's far east due to hurricane Oscar that hit the province of Guantánamo.
(2024-10-31). Mexico's President confirms upcoming fuel shipment to Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico City, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed today that her government will ship fuel to Cuba, in a bid to help Havana overcome the current energy crisis.
(2024-10-31). Newbern, Alabama, seats Town Council, looks to move past years-long legal fight. splcenter.org
(2024-10-31). THE PARADOXICAL SECOND RISE OF DONALD TRUMP (The Reason He Will Probably Win The Election). pressenza.com Whatever else can be said about Donald Trump, one thing that is certain is that the neocon establishment, which includes politicians, pundits and oligarchs aligned with both major political parties, cannot stand him. Here's the key thing to understand about why this is so: Ironically, Donald Trump, who is a neoliberal Republican, is in some ways a neocon's dream candidate. | In 2017, Trump severely slashed taxes for the richest Americans. He and his administration also enacted a host of other forms of deregulation that benefited the very wealthy. Add to this that he's unquestionably supportive of Israel. Sounds l…
(2024-10-31). Filipino Youth Embrace a Sustainable Future with the BFAR Scholarship Program. pressenza.com 
By: Irene Pedroche-Tanyag | The National Qualifying Examination for the Fisheries Scholarship Program (NQE-FSP) 2024, held on October 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in enhancing educational access for deserving candidates in the fisheries sector across the country. This examination was conducted simultaneously nationwide, with four designated testing centers in the Cordillera region: the Regional Office in Baguio City, Ifugao Provincial Science High School in Lamut, RJ Domingo Fish Farm and Resort in Pudtol, Apayao, and the Provincial Fishery Office in Tabuk , Kalinga. | Aspiring Ifugao learners who hav…
(2024-10-31). Global Peace Advocates De La Rubia and Hayden Inspire at Baguio Central University's 3rd World March for Peace. pressenza.com 
(2024-10-31). The 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence in Bangladesh: 5 Days of Activities to Contribute towards Global World Peace. pressenza.com 
Reported by: Mohammad Nazrul Islam, Coordinator, 3rd World March for Peace & NonViolence & Country Representative, The Community for Human Development. | Photos Contributed by: Md. Reaz Uddin, Photographer, Pressenza. | On October 16, 2024, the World March Base team members— Rafael de la Rubia, Antonio Carvallo, and Decler Hague, entered Bangladesh to bring a message of peace and non-violence much needed in this day and age and in all corners of the globe. | Activities were done in the two districts of Dhaka & Ishwordy, Pabna, visiting and doing the rounds to programs and activities in Educational Institutio…
(2024-10-31). Etienne de la Boetie2 Interview — Liberty On The Rocks & The Rising Tide Of Voluntaryism. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Etienne de la Boetie2, here to discuss his upcoming event Liberty On The Rocks (at which TLAV will be hosting a "behind the scenes" adjacent live stream) and the important idea of Voluntaryism, especially in light of the upcoming election. We discuss the illusion of authority and the voting process today,
(2024-10-31). Resilience Rising: Community, Care, and the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Appalachia. projectcensored.org Now that the cameras have long since left Hurricane Helene's trail of devastation, what is the situation on the ground? And what was it about Appalachia that made the devastation so great, and the mutualist response so powerful? | In the first half of the show Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Mutual Aid Disaster Relief coordinator and street medic Jena about her work in Western North Carolina and elsewhere, how bad the destruction really is, the dearth of government support, and how communities are using their own cultural roots to get what they need. Jena outlines the vast and varied mutual aid web, current needs o…
(2024-10-31). Crossing the Podcast Rubicon. projectcensored.org By Nolan Higdon "Can you imagine Kamala doing this show?" asked former President Donald Trump on the October 2024 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. "I could imagine her doing this show," responded Rogan before Trump interrupted, "She would be laying on the floor… If she did this kind of…
(2024-10-31). Brazil boosts official employment by more than 247,000 new jobs. tvbrics.com 
From October 2023 to September 2024, Brazil added over 1.83 million new formal jobs…
(2024-10-31). China successfully launches Shenzhou-19 spacecraft into orbit. tvbrics.com 
The mission crew will stay at the orbital station for six months…
(2024-10-31). Ethiopia embraces AI-driven digital census to advance statistical accuracy. tvbrics.com 
By incorporating AI and machine learning, Ethiopia aims to quickly analyse large datasets for economic and health trends…
(2024-10-31). India celebrates the Diwali festival of lights with colours and fireworks. tvbrics.com 
Candles, lamps, lanterns, and other national events are lit during the celebration…
(2024-10-31). Saudi Arabia launches digital platform for global marine health insights and ocean regeneration. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to transform data accessibility and collaboration in marine conservation…
(2024-10-31). The winners of the Expert of the Year 2024 award are announced. tvbrics.com 
The winners shared with TV BRICS their impressions of their participation in the award…
(2024-10-31). Genocide is embedded in US diplomacy. thealtworld.com Israel is only conducting occasional atrocities that do not align with US interests, if we are to believe US rhetoric. The Israeli air strike that killed at least 20 children in Beit Lahiya was "a horrifying incident with a horrifying result," "We have reached out to the Government of Israel to ask what happened here," Miller
(2024-10-31). Coal is still king despite the war on "fossil fuels" expose-news.com Both India and China have stated quite plainly that they will not be following the example of the UK and shutting down any coal power plants in the observable future. Coal power …
(2024-10-31). Euthanasia is not painless, peaceful and dignified. expose-news.com It is a myth that euthanasia is painless and dignified. There is absolutely no evidence to show that it is either. But there is plenty of evidence to show that it is …
(2024-10-31). Saudi Arabia's smart city 'The Line': Big on Agenda 2030 and big on human rights violations and workers' deaths. expose-news.com
(2024-10-31). Pervasive Marxist and far-left activism on Wikipedia laid bare. expose-news.com The "Donald Trump and fascism" Wikipedia page was created on September 21, 2024, the same day The Guardian published a 4,000-word essay titled, 'Is Donald Trump a Fascist?' — and which is …
(2024-10-31). 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.
(2024-10-31). 'You cannot be neutral in a genocide', Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine rally in Milan. presstv.ir Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in a pro-Palestinian rally in Milan to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-31). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-31). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-31). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-10-31). Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody. presstv.ir Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting.
(2024-10-31). UNSC condemns 'cowardly' terrorist attack on Iranian police convoy. presstv.ir The UN Security Council deplores the recent terrorist attack on a police convoy in Iran's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
(2024-10-31). UN group says Israel attack on Iran flagrant violation of intl. law. presstv.ir The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations condemns in the strongest term the Israeli regime's aggression against Iran.
(2024-10-31). New British government announces painful first budget. presstv.ir Britain's recently elected Labour government has unveiled its first budget and financial measures that British citizens can expect over the coming years.
(2024-10-31). UN urges protection of cultural sites after Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Baalbek. presstv.ir The UN has called for protecting cultural sites following Israeli airstrikes on Baalbek, Lebanon's historically rich city.
(2024-10-31). US, UK launch fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Hudaydah. presstv.ir The United States and Britain carry out fresh aerial assaults on Yemen's western city of Hudaydah.
(2024-10-31). Gaza medic finds himself carrying own mother's body after Israeli raid. presstv.ir An ambulance worker in Gaza was devastated to discover that the body he was carrying on a stretcher after an Israeli airstrike was none other than his own mother.
(2024-10-31). US ignores 500 cases of Israel harming Gaza civilians with American arms: Report. presstv.ir Western media say Washington has turned a blind eye to some 500 reports of civilians being harmed and killed by Israeli forces with US-supplied weapons.
(2024-10-31). Hezbollah strikes multiple Israeli military positions in occupied territories. presstv.ir Hezbollah has inflicted more losses on invading Israeli troops while targeting the regime's military positions and settlements across the northern occupied territories.
(2024-10-31). Iran will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity: UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations office in Geneva says the Islamic Republic won't hesitate to exercise its legitimate right and defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-10-31). Hamas slams intl. silence on Gaza 'ethnic cleansing' after Israel's hospital bombing. presstv.ir Hamas has denounced global silence on "ethnic cleansing" in the besieged Gaza Strip following Israel's bombing of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
(2024-10-31). Deadliest month for Israeli military: Regime suffers heaviest losses in Gaza, Lebanon. presstv.ir Official figures have revealed that Israeli military forces have suffered the deadliest month this year amid continuing fierce fighting in southern Lebanon and northern Gaza.
(2024-10-31). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org
(2024-10-31). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-31). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-10-31). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-31). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-31). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-31). The Erasure of Palestine: Colonialism and a Century of Struggle. counterpunch.org 
(2024-10-31). Housing Discrimination is a Public Health Disaster. counterpunch.org 
Nearly a century ago, Walter Benjamin observed that what those who live in comfort perceive as states of emergency are the normal conditions experienced by the oppressed. Throughout history, oppressed peoples have lived in zones where danger is the rule rather than the exception. Today, new states of emergency seem to emerge daily. The environment,
(2024-10-31). Hey Parents, Make Halloween Dangerous Again. counterpunch.org 
To say that my childhood was less than idyllic would probably be an understatement. Growing up stuck between genders in a dreary small-town Catholic school would have been harsh enough if the priests would only keep their ____ing hands to themselves. After eleven years of being told I was ____ed to eternal hellfire by the
(2024-10-31). "On the Brink of an Irreversible Climate Disaster:" Inside the 2024 State of the Climate Report. counterpunch.org 
"We are on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster. This is a global emergency beyond any doubt. Much of the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled. We are stepping into a critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis . . . For half a century, global warming has been correctly predicted even before it was observed—and not only by independent academic scientists but also by fossil fuel companies."
(2024-10-31). To Chamber of Commerce Trumpers — Watch What You Wish For. counterpunch.org 
Open Letter to President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Dear President Clark, The Chamber has come a long way without my advice. However, perhaps, you will indulge my curiosity over the majority of your members supporting Donald Trump for President. There are few conditions that the business community craves
(2024-10-31). How Trump's Racist Talk of Immigrant 'Bad Genes' Echoes Some of the Last Century's Darkest Ideas About Eugenics. counterpunch.org 
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has repeatedly denounced immigrants who enter the U.S. illegally and the danger he says that poor immigrants of color pose for the U.S. — often using hateful language to make his point. In early October 2024, Trump took his comments a step further when he questioned immigrants' faulty genes, saying
(2024-10-31). Chart shows how poorest households gain most, while wealthiest pay most after Labour's budget. leftfootforward.org 
With economists and analysts still digesting Labour's first budget in 14 years, one thing is becoming increasingly clear, those on lower incomes stand to benefit the most while the wealthiest households will pay the most. Chancellor Rachel Reeves set outtest…
(2024-10-31). Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 for giving Rishi Sunak an uncontested platform. leftfootforward.org Ofcom has opened 19 investigations against GB News, and found the group to be in breach 12 times.
(2024-10-31). The Bottleneck in UK's Building Safety Approval: A Threat to Housing Development. leftfootforward.org Without reform, the government's goal of building 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament will remain out of reach, and the housing crisis will continue to deepen.
(2024-10-31). The budget has missed an opportunity to create a fairer tax system, reduce inequalities and boost people's purchasing power. leftfootforward.org The government will need to abandon Tory economic policies, redistribute income and wealth, eradicate poverty, strengthen worker rights, and take essential services in public ownership.
(2024-10-31). Biden/Harris fail to act on 500 cases where weapons harmed and killed Gaza civilians. indybay.org Biden/Harris regime accused of ignoring evidence of civilian harm to continue 'unconditional weapons transfers' to Israel, reports say. | Original article at link contains 3 videos and 1 infographic.
(2024-10-31). Sabotage of Ottawa factory producing parts for Israel's F-35 warplanes. indybay.org Anonymous Submission to North Shore Counter-Info…
(2024-10-31). RNA Synthesis Reagents. indybay.org We have been supplying high quality products for our esteemed customers in academia, pharmaceuticals, biotech, CDMO, material sciences and agriculture industry to support their research and production needs.
(2024-10-31). Billions in fossil fuel subsidies worsen global health threats amid record-breaking climate crisis. nationofchange.org 2024 Lancet Countdown Report calls for redirection of $1 trillion in subsidies to combat health impacts of climate change.
(2024-10-31). SA working to promote inclusive growth, deal with high cost of living. sanews.gov.za SA working to promote inclusive growth, deal with high cost of living | The South African government seeks to attract foreign investment to foster inclusive growth and tackle structural barriers faced by marginalised communities. | This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who was briefing Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on Thursday. | The Deputy President addressed several topics, including his recent working visit to Ireland and the United Kingdom. | He reflected on the keenness of investors from these two countries to tap into various South African sectors such as finance, ene…
(2024-10-31). Reform and Jeremy Clarkson spreading manure about Budget hitting farmers. thecanary.co 
There has been a manure storm in the wake of Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. It has come from far-right foghorns like Reform UK MPs an Jeremy Clarkson, over the idea that the Labour Party is punishing farmers with inheritance tax changes. However, the reality doesn't match the propaganda. Farmers being attacked by Labour — if …
(2024-10-31). Rachel Reeves quietly CUTS the international aid budget MORE than the Tories. thecanary.co Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Labour Party's first budget since being elected to government on Wednesday 30 October. However, what has not been widely reported is that she slashed the international aid budget — seemingly veering further to the right. International aid budget: cutting more than the Tories As BBC News reported: Reeves chose not …
(2024-10-31). First case of new Mpox strain clade 1b detected in London. thecanary.co An infection with the latest Mpox variant, clade 1b, has been detected in the UK for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Wednesday 30 October. The case is in London. Clade 1b in London The agency said that the single case was detected in London after the person returned from …
(2024-10-31). First case of new Mpox strain clade 1b detected in London. thecanary.co An infection with the latest Mpox variant, clade 1b, has been detected in the UK for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Wednesday 30 October. The case is in London. Clade 1b in London The agency said that the single case was detected in London after the person returned from […] | By
(2024-10-31). Rachel Reeves quietly CUTS the international aid budget MORE than the Tories. thecanary.co Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Labour Party's first budget since being elected to government on Wednesday 30 October. However, what has not been widely reported is that she slashed the international aid budget — seemingly veering further to the right. International aid budget: cutting more than the Tories As BBC News reported: Reeves chose not […] | By
(2024-10-31). SUCCESS: Barclays DIVESTS from Elbit thanks to Palestine Action campaign. thecanary.co 
After a year-long campaign against its premises by Palestine Action, Barclays PLC has sold all of its shareholdings in Elbit Systems Ltd (ELST). Until recently, Barclays owned over 16,000 shares in Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons company. Barclays: divestment from Elbit, finally Starting just over one year ago, Palestine Action's campaign saw activists undertake 54 […] | By
(2024-10-31). Labour could have freed up £5 BILLION for the NHS — by legalising cannabis. thecanary.co In the Autumn Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to increase the day-to-day health budget by £22.6bn and a £31bn increase in the capital budget. Whether this is able to take meaningful steps into the backlog of over 7.6 million patients remains to be seen. NHS wait lists remain at record highs and plugging this […] | By
(2024-10-31). Will China replace India and Japan as Asia's new investment darling? scmp.com Although Indian and Japanese stock markets have lost some of their lustre, more signs are needed to affirm the quality of China's post-stimulus bull run.
(2024-10-31). UK poised to lead G7 on clean electricity production. imperial.ac.uk Ambitious clean energy policies mean the UK could make stronger carbon reduction commitments when international targets are revised in 2025.
(2024-10-31). New Yorkers protest Cuban blockade as blackouts, hurricane batter island. therealnews.com 
In recent weeks, Cuba has grappled with a dual crisis of blackouts and the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar, which killed at least six people on the island. Though the blackouts have become the target of another round of media demonization of Cuba, the current crisis is really the result of the US blockade, which has starved the Cuban people of fuel and other basic necessities for decades.
(2024-10-31). Prison abolitionists could score wins on election day, despite electoral ambivalence. therealnews.com 
Policing and prison abolition policy questions have been minimized in the lead-up to the 2024 November election, despite their significance in the last election cycle. Yet these ideas have finally pierced into mainstream debate, and committed prison abolitionists are tirelessly organizing to free incarcerated people, improve conditions within the prison system, and close or prevent the opening of new correctional facilities. Rattling the Bars looks back on the past year of discussions with abolitionists on the stakes and political lessons leading up to November's presidential election. | Watch the full vide…
(2024-10-31). Defense minister believes Pegasus spyware no longer used in Colombia. colombiareports.com Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said Wednesday that there exists no evidence to suggest that Israeli spyware Pegasus continues to be used in Colombia. Velasquez talked to the press after a…
(2024-10-31). After 1 Thessalonians 1:3. anabaptistworld.org Editor's note: This poem is part of the Work and Hope series. In the quiet, we humbly remember the foundation our ancestors have laid, each brick fortified with Devotion, and Labor borne from a wellspring of Love. Their cracked and calloused hands toiled in places where only shadows once stayed, now guided by a brightness …
(2024-10-31). Hamas rejects proposed Gaza ceasefire, as US envoys in Israel to seek Lebanon truce plan. scmp.com Hamas is insisting on a lasting solution that includes Israeli withdrawal, prisoner exchange, and humanitarian aid.
(2024-10-31). Georgia confirms ruling party won disputed election after recount despite fraud allegations. scmp.com The EU and US have called for a full investigation, raising concerns about Georgia's democratic progress and its EU aspirations.
(2024-10-31). What Brics lacks in structural power, it makes up for in connections. scmp.com The grouping is a long way from being able to set international norms and standards, but it is becoming increasingly able to reshape them.
(2024-10-31). China outlook murky for executives as companies plan for Trump tariff blitz. scmp.com Days before the US presidential election, surveyed executives at companies operating in China said they could relocate if tariffs go up.
(2024-10-31). How to Botch a Horror-Feminist Sequel in Seven Depressing Steps: "Alien: Romulus" publicbooks.org "Alien: Romulus" is primarily concerned with its aesthetics, not with its ethics. But post-Dobbs, it needed to do more than look good.
(2024-10-31). Harrods scandal: over 400 victims of Al Fayed's alleged sexual abuse come forward. scmp.com Lawyers representing the victims criticise Harrods' compensation plan, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency.
(2024-10-31). Persepolis Suffers First Loss in 2024-25 IPL. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Persepolis football team suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) Wednesday night.
(2024-10-31). Hezbollah Has Necessary Capabilities for Prolonged Battlefield Warfare: Sheikh Qassem. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The newly-appointed secretary general of Hezbollah said the Lebanese resistance movement possesses the necessary capabilities for prolonged battlefield warfare against the Zionist regime.
(2024-10-31). Muslim States' Joint Efforts Needed to Stop Israeli Atrocities in Gaza, Lebanon: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's foreign minister exchanged views with his counterparts from Indonesia, Egypt and Qatar on the latest regional developments, especially the Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-31). Iran, Indonesia Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties, Pledge Stronger Relations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hailing 75 years of diplomatic ties, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi highlighted Iran and Indonesia's shared potential to influence regional stability and support Palestine, urging a strengthened strategic partnership in an article for The Jakarta Post.
(2024-10-31). UN Coalition Denounces Israeli Attack on Iran as UN Charter Breach. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations condemned Israel's recent attack on Iran, calling it a flagrant breach of the UN Charter and a threat to international law and Iran's sovereignty.
(2024-10-31). American Reporter Says Israel Treated Him as Enemy in West Bank Detention. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — American journalist Jeremy Loffredo says Israeli authorities detained him in the West Bank, holding him in solitary confinement and treating him as an enemy rather than a member of the press.
(2024-10-31). Israel Strikes Syrian Town near Lebanon Border: State Media. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Israeli airstrike targeted several residential buildings in Qusayr, a town in Syria's southern Homs province near the Lebanon border, state news agency SANA reported.
(2024-10-31). Wrong, Earth.com, Climate Change is Actually Enhancing Life on Earth. wattsupwiththat.com This isn't truly surprising because the article itself provides no factual evidence to support its alarming claims. Earth.com's article appears to be just another example of sloppy journalism in which a writer stitched together a few unrelated factoids about photosynthesis to make the article look "sciency," only to leap to unsupported and false assertions that climate change is hampering photosynthesis and threatening life on Earth, when, in fact, there isn't even a smidgen of evidence to support the claim. Earth.com did its readers a great disservice by pushing this false claim, which appears to be little more…
(2024-10-31). Claim: Australia has ALREADY Experienced 1.5C of Warming. wattsupwiththat.com Still waiting for the promised disaster.
(2024-10-31). Greens Detest 'Little Guys' Who Get in Their Way. wattsupwiththat.com Environmentalists insist they love "little guys." At least in the abstract, until those folks get in the way, raise inconvenient questions, or try to block "renewable energy" projects intended to "save the planet" from "manmade climate cataclysms."
(2024-10-31). Put Policy Pragmatism Over Climate Obsession. wattsupwiththat.com Energy demand is on the rise; practical solutions are vital to meeting those needs. Rather than a one-size-fits-all mentality, we must implement energy sources that best serve circumstances and do not restrict access to reliable and affordable energy. Consumers need energy that works, is plentiful and cheap, and allows them to carry out day-to-day functions. Anything less is unacceptable. Their well-being as well as the health of the economy should not be sacrificed at the altar of climate agendas.
(2024-10-31). The Israel Lobby Wants You Suspended, Fired Or In Prison. readthemaple.com
(2024-10-31). Abu Ghraib Torture Trial Against Virginia-Based Defense Contractor Begins Again. theintercept.com 
A federal case brought against a military contractor by three Iraqi men detained at Abu Ghraib prison in 2003 went to trial for the second time this week. The plaintiffs accuse Virginia-based CACI, which was hired by the U.S. government to provide interrogation services, of contributing to the torture of detainees at the Iraqi prison. The trial is expected to last for four to five days. | Following 16 years of
(2024-10-31). BRICS Summit in Kazan Was Historic and Here's Why. defenddemocracy.press By Fyodor A. Lukyanov Oct 28, 2024 Last week's BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, caused a stir, which is understandable. It was a major event in terms of both representation and concept. Everyone is free to evaluate it in their own way, but it cannot be dismissed an unimportant. If we turn away from the …
(2024-10-31). Germany has destroyed and looted Germany twice in a century. It still refuses to compensate. defenddemocracy.press During meeting in Athens, Greek president urges German counterpart to address reparations, noting its importance for bilateral ties Oct 30, 2024 The Greek president on Wednesday reiterated her country's demand for reparations from Germany due to the damage suffered in World War II, local media reported. During a meeting in Athens with visiting German President …
(2024-10-31). Greek communist — led resistance: The strongest in all Europe. defenddemocracy.press The Greek resistance involved armed and unarmed groups from across the political spectrum that resisted the Axis occupation of Greece in the period 1941—1944, during World War II. The largest group was the Communist-dominated EAM—ELAS. The Greek Resistance is considered one of the strongest resistance movements in Nazi-occupied Europe, with partisans, men and women known …
(2024-10-31). New research puts spotlight on ancient artefacts looted by the Nazis from Greece. defenddemocracy.press 
Jan 27, 2022 New research by scholars across the world has started to shine a spotlight on the Nazi role in the looting of antiquities from Greece during World War II. Take for example a new book, The Past in Shackles, published by Vassilios Petrakos, a scholar who is curator of antiquities and general secretary …
(2024-10-31). Olive picking, candles in the darkness, and more. defenddemocracy.press [This important and delayed compilation is a bit longer than usual but it takes 7 minutes to read if you do not open links. Please forward to others at least sections you think they need to see. This post is also at my blog for easy share: popular-resistance.blogspot.com/2024/10/… ] Today is the last day we work …
(2024-10-31). WWII: Greece suffered the biggest losses and destructions of all European countries. defenddemocracy.press The occupation of Greece by the Axis Powers began in April 1941 after Nazi Germany invaded the Kingdom of Greece in order to assist its ally, Italy, in their ongoing war that was initiated in October 1940, having encountered major strategical difficulties. Following the conquest of Crete, the entirety of Greece was occupied starting in …
(2024-10-31). The dead weight of old slogans: how Trotskyists justify their sell-out. thecommunists.org This article is reproduced from Marx Engels Lenin Institute with thanks. ***** "The most dangerous of all in this respect are those who do not wish to understand that the fight against imperialism is a sham and humbug unless it is inseparably bound up with the fight against opportunism." (Lenin, Imperialism, the Highest Stage of …
(2024-10-31). NATO Is Not a System of Collective Security. transform-network.net In the negotiations for the 2+4 Treaty of 1990 the Soviet Union was promised that NATO would not expand eastward.
(2024-10-31). Cyprus "part of a global struggle" unitedworldint.com The US is grasping the southern part of the island. By Yunus Soner The United States is deepening its relations to the Greek Cypriot Administration that claims to represent the entire island and governs the southern part. First, Washington lifted an old weapons embargo against it, followed by a defense cooperation agreement. As the latest …
(2024-10-31). Brazil's performance in BRICS: "An announced war doesn't kill soldiers" unitedworldint.com Lula's 'veto' against Venezuela's entry to BRICS is a continuation of his general policy. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein I had not wanted to express an opinion on the decision of Brazil and Lula to veto Venezuela's entry into BRICS. But I was struck by the statement from the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry that exonerates the president …
(2024-10-31). Spain's warning system under scrutiny as flood death toll nears 100. scmp.com Questions swirl as Spain's hardest-hit eastern Valencia region reels from deadly flood disaster.
(2024-10-31). Trump trash talks Harris as Biden's 'garbage' remark causes controversy. scmp.com Donald Trump has a garbage truck photo-op to draw attention to US President Joe Biden's remark about Trump supporters.
(2024-10-31). Jill Biden dresses as a giant panda for final White House Halloween. scmp.com US first lady promotes reading with 'Hallo-Read' and hands out treats with President Joe Biden.
(2024-10-31). UN calls for more ambitious action plans to lower carbon emissions. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations Environment Program has announced its annual Emissions Gap report. It concludes if governments around the world do not set more ambitious targets for lowering carbon emissions, the global temperature could increase more than three degrees Celsius. That's significantly higher than the 2.7 degrees projected in last year's report. UN officials and climate experts call for immediate action to head off potentially devastating climate consequences. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-10-31). Protected: 2024 Presidential election results. america.cgtn.com
(2024-10-31). Protected: U.S. House Elections. america.cgtn.com
(2024-10-31). Protected: U.S. Senate Elections. america.cgtn.com
(2024-10-31). Video: Reeves claims she resigned from Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet — she was never in it. skwawkbox.org 
Reeves adds she's never been compared to Jeremy Corbyn before — many agreed there's no comparison… Right-wing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told Sky News presenter Beth Rigby, in a post-budget interview, that she has never been compared to Jeremy Corbyn before — and that she resigned from Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet because she disagreed with him …
(2024-10-31). Thailand: New report reveals conditions in the most secretive places of detention. fidh.org
(2024-10-31). Women in detention in Thailand: Submission to the United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls. fidh.org
(2024-10-31). Britain's Failure to Stand up for International Law in Gaza is 'Shameful', Says Tony Blair's Former International Development Secretary. bylinetimes.com The following is an edited extract from Clare Short's Compass report: 'New Horizons: Reconsidering Britain's Role in the World' which you can
| As UK influence and respect across the world has shrunk, our rhetoric has become more grandiose, with constant claims of 'world-beating' global leadership. | But in a world marked by escalating crises — climate change, inequality, authoritarianism, and conflict…
(2024-10-31). X Factor Star Levi Davis, Blackmail, and the TV Boss. bylinetimes.com New evidence in the cold case of missing rugby and X Factor: Celebrity star Levi Davis suggests he was groomed for a nude "casting" by a leading television industry figure he later alleged was part of a plot to sexually blackmail him, a special Byline Times investigation can reveal. | Levi identified the individual – a heavyweight in the world of programme-making – to four separate sources before disappearing in Barcelona four days after claiming on Instagram that an anonymous 'sextortion' group was threatening his life. | In the 15-minute social media post the former Bath rugby winger told of being targeted b…
(2024-10-31). India : Intensification of the harassment against Babloo Loitongbam. fidh.org IND 004 / 1024 / OBS 042 Intimidation / Harassment India October 23, 2024
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(2024-10-31). Cambodia: Joint statement urging World Bank action on civil society reprisals. fidh.org In recent months, there has been a worrying escalation in the Cambodian government's repression of critical voices, as part of a broader crackdown on civil society. The undersigned organisations, including International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government's assault on human rights groups, (…) | – |
(2024-10-31). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-10-31). U.S. Mennonite Men appoints co-director. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Men has welcomed Jon Zirkle as co-director of U.S. Mennonite Men with Steve Thomas.
(2024-10-31). Exiled Cleric's Death Likely To Improve Turkish-US Relations, Analysts Say. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). OPINION — Solving the Issue of Ultra-Orthodox Enlistment Is a National Imperative. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Over 2.8 Million Sudanese Children Face Extreme Hardship as Violence Escalates. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Possible Cease-Fire Deal as Hezbollah Considers Pullback North of Litani River. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Saudi Arabia Hosts Global Meeting To Back Palestinian Statehood. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Saudi Investment in Pakistan Climbs to $2.8 Billion, Aramco Opens First Gas Station. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Lebanon Hopes for Cease-fire With Israel as Hezbollah Reportedly Agrees To Withdraw North of Litani River. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Hezbollah Strike in Northern Israel Kills 5 as Regional Tensions Escalate. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). Israeli Forces Target West Bank 'Terrorist Infrastructure'; Palestinian Child Among Dead. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). New Iranian Spy Ring Disrupted in Israel, Targeting Security Sites and Think Tank. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-31). SATIRE: Dog Looks At Owner Who Put It In Costume Like Mafia Don Betrayed By Loyal Consigliere. theonion.com DURHAM, NC—The sense of doom only dawning on the canine after the Disney princess dress had been pulled over his head, local dog Pickles reportedly looked at his owner Thursday the way a mafia don looks at a once-loyal consigliere who has betrayed him. According to sources, the Welsh corgi's quiet acceptance of his fate …
(2024-10-31). SATIRE: Pervert Goes Door To Door Asking For Trick-Or-Treaters. theonion.com NORWICH, CT—Excitedly running up to dozens of houses covered in Halloween decorations, local pervert Phil Jenkins, 52, reportedly went door-to-door Thursday asking for trick-or-treaters. "Trick-or-treater, please!" said Jenkins, holding a large sack open in anticipation, his costume consisting of nothing more than a functioning ankle monitor. "Oh cool, a full-size Darth Vader! Can I please …
(2024-10-31). Hezbollah 'will not beg', but is open to truce with Israel, new chief Naim Qassem says. scmp.com The militant leader did not explicitly link a Lebanon ceasefire to an end to fighting in Gaza, a position previously held by his group.
(2024-10-31). Biden sidelined by Harris as stink brews over 'garbage' comments on Trump supporters. scmp.com The president's remarks, reminiscent of Hillary Clinton's 'deplorables' comment in 2016, risk overshadowing Harris' own message of unity.
(2024-10-31). Forum troika's visit highlights value of regionalism for New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As a three-day fact-finding mission from a group of Pacific leaders drew to a close in New Caledonia, and with the outcomes report not expected before next year, the visit to the riot-hit French Pacific territory seems to have triggered a new sense of awareness…
(2024-10-31). PNG pulls out of COP29 in protest over world's 'empty promises, inaction'. asiapacificreport.nz ABC Pacific and RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea's decision to withdraw from the upcoming United Nations climate change talks has caused concern among local environmental activists, who argue COP serves as a platform for regional solidarity. PNG's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced last week that PNG would not participate in the 29th United Nations Convention…
(2024-10-31). Partial recount in Georgia election confirms ruling party win amid fraud allegations. scmp.com The EU and US have called for a full investigation, raising concerns about Georgia's democratic progress and its EU aspirations.
(2024-10-31). US spots 1st H5N1 bird flu case in a pig, raising concern for humans. scmp.com There is concern that hybrid viruses can emerge from pigs with characteristics that allow them to infect humans more easily.
(2024-10-31). President Ramaphosa to lead meeting with Limpopo Provincial Executive. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to lead meeting with Limpopo Provincial Executive | President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday expected to lead a meeting with the Limpopo Provincial Executive., , President Ramaphosa will meet with the Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, and the Provincial Government Executive at the Council Chamber in Polokwane. , , The President who is set to deliver an opening address at the meeting, will be accompanied by Ministers and Deputy Ministers. , , "The meeting with the Limpopo Provincial Government's Executive is a start of a series of engagements between the President and provinces aimed at enhancing int…
(2024-10-31). President wishes Hindu community a blessed Diwali. sanews.gov.za President wishes Hindu community a blessed Diwali | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa's Hindu community a blessed and festive Diwali/Deepavali 2024. | In a statement on Thursday, President Ramaphosa emphasised that the Festival of Lights, rooted in the triumph of good over evil, serves as a time for all South Africans to renew their commitment to addressing inequalities, disadvantages, and social challenges impacting society and many areas worldwide. | "The Festival of Lights, with its origins in the triumph of good over evil, is a period for all South Africans to recommit to overcoming the inequa…
(2024-10-31). dtic to launch the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme. sanews.gov.za dtic to launch the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme | The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the University of Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, will launch the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) on Monday. | This as a fund to drive innovation among early-stage Small Medium Enterprises in the Free State. | The programme was initially launched in June 2024 in Johannesburg and a series of regional launches will be taking place throughout the country. | The objective of the KIPP is to enable early-stage innovative S…
(2024-10-31). Fourteen in court on fraud, money laundering charges. sanews.gov.za Fourteen in court on fraud, money laundering charges | Fourteen people have appeared in court on allegations of fraud and money laundering, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) said on Wednesday. , , The 14 accused, including two former Nedbank employees, Nicolette de Villiers and Keitumetse Mathimbi, aged between 25 and 51 years were arrested on Tuesday in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni by the Gauteng Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks on allegations of fraud and money laundering., , "It is reported that the main suspect unlawfully made payments from suspense acco…
(2024-10-31). KZN Finance MEC welcomes MTBPS. sanews.gov.za KZN Finance MEC welcomes MTBPS | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers has welcomed the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana., , The Minister tabled the MTBPS in Parliament on Wednesday., , Rodgers said the budget accounts for necessary cost-containment measures, given the challenges of the national fiscus, but "ensures that essential spending areas are not comprised"., , Drawing inspiration from President Cyril Ramaphosa's outline of priorities for the Government of National Unity, Rodgers said Godongwana asserted that government will continue to…
(2024-10-31). Team established to deal with BELA Act concerns. sanews.gov.za Team established to deal with BELA Act concerns | The Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism has formed a task team to address concerns raised by various parties regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. | This comes after leaders met on Wednesday to discuss the issue of the Act, which has two clauses that have been the centre of concern by some members of the signatories of the statement of intent of the GNU. | According to the Deputy President's Office, the meeting was attended by most parties that participate in this structure. | "The meeting noted the need to resolve the m…
(2024-10-31). AstraZeneca's China president under 'ongoing investigation', company says. scmp.com Drug maker has yet to elaborate whether Leon Wang is in custody, nor have his whereabouts been disclosed.
(2024-10-31). San Francisco's surprisingly difficult quest to turn a century-old highway into a park. grist.org 
On a chilly weekend in mid-September, the wind-blasted dunes of San Francisco's Ocean Beach loomed over the Great Highway — two lanes that run along the Pacific coast in either direction separated by a median of sand and ice plant succulents. In a section of the southbound lanes, the Autumn Moon Festival reverberated with a DJ's tunes. Birds squawked in formation overhead, and squealing children tumbled down the dunes and scribbled the road with chalk. From the top of the sandy bumps, between clumps of beachgrass, you could see massive container ships sailing out of the Golden Gate and into that famous f…
(2024-10-31). Godongwana lauds GNU for working well. sanews.gov.za Godongwana lauds GNU for working well | While there might be a difference of opinion on how to address the myriad of challenges facing South Africa, the Government of National Unity (GNU) agrees on the strategic task of fiscal consolidation. | Addressing the RMB-Sunday Times post-Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) dialogue, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said while working on the budget, there was a unity of purpose on fiscal consolidation, although parties in the GNU may disagree on the pace of the fiscal consolidation. | "Doing the budget under the GNU was easy. We have the Minister's committee on t…
(2024-10-31). CPJ ranks Israel second-to-top on unpunished journalist murders index in Gaza 'relentless war'. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Israel is the world's second-worst offender after Haiti in letting the murder of journalists go unpunished, according to a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists, reports Al Jazeera. According to the CPJ's 2024 Global Impunity Index, released yesterday, Somalia, Syria and South Sudan round up the list of the top…
(2024-10-31). Islands Business publisher Samantha Magick — storyteller, risk-taker and community champion. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Teagan Laszlo, Queensland University of Technology For Samantha Magick, journalism isn't just a job. It is a lifelong commitment to storytelling, advocacy, and empowering voices often overlooked in the Pacific. As the managing editor and publisher at Islands Business, the Pacific Islands' longest surviving news and business monthly magazine, Magick's commitment to quality reporting…
(2024-10-31). Lebanon, Israel could agree to ceasefire within days, Lebanese PM says. scmp.com Leaked proposal calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon within the first week of a 60-day ceasefire.
(2024-10-31). Biden's Middle East failures leave door open for Chinese advances. scmp.com The Biden administration's repeated missteps have dealt a big blow to US standing in the region and given Beijing an opportunity to exercise its global influence.
(2024-10-31). A 'first step' toward landback: Tribes call for three new monuments. grist.org This week, representatives of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe and the Pit River Nation used the 16th United Nations Conference on Biological Diversity, or CBD, in Cali, Columbia to champion the creation of the
(2024-10-31). Armenia: Surveillance Bill Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Armenian lawmakers attend a plenary session at the parliament in Yerevan, October 3, 2023. | © 2023 KAREN MINASYAN/AFP via Getty Images | (Yerevan, October 31, 2024) — The Armenian government's bill for the mandatory installation of video surveillance systems with 24-hour police access throughout the capital, Yerevan, is unjustified and interferes with privacy and other rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill, which passed its first parliamentary review in June 2024, requires private entities in Yerevan to install the cameras and provide police with live feed and acc…
(2024-10-31). How to Use MongoDB for Beginners. moguldom.com MongoDB is a NoSQL distributed database program. It was designed for flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. Data is stored in JSON-like documents. Unstructured and semi-structured data can be received and processed in this format. MongoDB is ideal to handle large volumes of data with variable schema and can do so with ease. When you're …
(2024-10-31). Affordable electricity can resolve worldwide poverty. onlineopinion.com.au The poorest American is richer than 75 percent of humanity, and about 4.56 billion people on this planet are living on less than $10 a day.
(2024-10-31). Widening the war: the US sends troops to Israel. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's attempt to reshape the Middle East, far from giving it enduring security, will merely serve to make it more vulnerable and unstable than ever.
(2024-10-31). Ben Shapiro presents: An Israeli musical linking the Holocaust to October 7. haaretz.com Media personality Ben Shapiro injected the events of October 7 into a musical on the Holocaust he wrote before the massacre. The result perfectly suits the message that Shapiro is trying to convey: The Jews will always live by the sword…
(2024-10-31). Seven civilians killed in Hezbollah rocket barrages on northern Israel. haaretz.com Five people were killed on Thursday in agricultural fields near Metula in northern Israel, including four Thai nationals ‚ñ Later on Thursday, a mother and son were killed while picking olives near Haifa…
(2024-10-31). Israeli air strike targets militants in West Bank; Palestinians report two killed. haaretz.com The Israeli army says it targeted two gunmen who opened fire at soldiers operating in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp in the West Bank overnight. A key Hamas operative was killed several hours earlier in nearby Tul Karm…
(2024-10-31). Gaza aid deliveries dropped to lowest monthly level of 2024 in October. haaretz.com Food aid to Gaza dropped to roughly a quarter of 2024's monthly average in October, with similar declines across most categories except fuel ‚ñ Israeli officials attribute the drop to reduced international deliveries rather than restrictions…
(2024-10-31). The Israeli army chief who became a road-blocking anti-government protester. haaretz.com The extremism in the Israeli army disgusts him, he views settlers as the epitome of anti-Israeliness, and when he sees kids in war-torn Gaza he thinks of his own grandchildren, (although he still believes the IDF is moral). An interview with former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz, who warns that if Netanyahu is re-elected, many citizens will have a major decision to make…
(2024-10-31). Haaretz publisher clarifies remarks, Netanyahu government threatens to sanction newspaper. haaretz.com At the Haaretz conference in London, Amos Schocken stated, among other things, that Israel is carrying out a second Nakba. In response, several ministers and government offices announced measures against Haaretz and expressed intentions to propose new restrictions on freedom of speech…
(2024-10-31). Israel's main LGBTQ advocacy group suspended from international federation. haaretz.com The decision by IGLA World came after opposition to a bid to hold its annual conference in Israel…
(2024-10-31). Already 60 years ago, Israel's Knesset hoped to prevent what Netanyahu is attempting to do now. haaretz.com After the Six-Day War, a law on state commissions of inquiry was passed by the Knesset. The majority of the Israeli public strongly supports establishing a new commission into the October 7 attacks…
(2024-10-31). 'My ego, my billions': Why did Donald Trump send Haaretz a letter? haaretz.com Thirty years ago, Donald Trump sent an angry letter to Haaretz — rare documentation of the ambitious real estate mogul who became President of the United States, prior to another attempt to get elected…
(2024-10-31). 'The police had their eye on me': How law-abiding Israelis calling for the hostages' release end up in jail. haaretz.com Over 800 people have been detained at protests calling for the release of the hostages since the October 7 attack, with some spending hours or days in detention. Five of the arrestees detail their treatment at the hands of the police, and whether it has deterred them from attending further demonstrations…
(2024-10-31). Radiohead singer storms offstage after pro-Palestinian heckling at concert. haaretz.com Video on social media showed an audience member demanding that Thom Yorke condemn Israel, prompting the singer to leave the stage…
(2024-10-31). Israel at war, day 391: Saudi FM says Israel is committing genocide in north Gaza. haaretz.com Hezbollah rocket fire on north Israel kills seven people ‚ñ Hezbollah chief appeared to give green light for cease-fire negotiations in Wednesday speech, source tells Lebanese daily ‚ñ IDF is preventing residents of Jabalya in northern Gaza from returning to their homes due to political pressure, defense officials told Haaretz ‚ñ Amount of aid entering Gaza in October was lowest of any month this year ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 391 days into the war…
(2024-10-31). Former Israeli defense minister says Netanyahu must be declared unfit. haaretz.com Moshe Ya'alon, a member of Netanyahu's Likud party throughout his political career, said the prime minister has put his political survival over Israel's national interests…
(2024-10-31). Parents are burying children. Children are burying parents. Israel can't go on this way. haaretz.com For a year we have been drowning in an endless cycle of death and killing and bereavement and funerals and air-raid sirens and shelling. Enough!
(2024-10-31). Israeli army to deploy new division on Jordanian border to protect border communities and Jordan Valley highway. haaretz.com The division will work in cooperation with the Jordanian army and is also being established, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi said, to ease the burden on reservists…
(2024-10-31). Weapons rationing leading to more deaths of Israeli soldiers by explosive devices in Gaza. haaretz.com In the past month, 17 soldiers were killed in Gaza, 11 by explosive devices. Commanders report that until recently, the air force would strike around buildings to detonate explosives before ground forces entered. Now, due to the need to economize on armaments, they must rely on less effective alternatives…
(2024-10-31). Israel is running out the clock in Lebanon and Gaza – it ticks for the hostages too. haaretz.com Israel and the U.S. believe Iran and what remains of Hezbollah's leadership want to end the war. In Gaza, however, Netanyahu and his far-right partners are in no rush — even though the lives of hostages, who have been held in dire conditions for almost 13 months, are at ever-increasing risk…
(2024-10-31). French court overturns ban on Israeli companies at maritime defense trade show. haaretz.com The Paris Commercial Court accepted a petition by Israeli companies requesting to reverse a decision by the French government and organizers of the Euronaval naval defense exhibition prohibiting them from participating in the event…
(2024-10-31). 'Their mom even made their beds. Everything is ready for them, and it gives us hope'. haaretz.com The aunt of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman, who were abducted from Kfar Azza, says she's afraid of what the two 'are thinking about what's happening here and how we got to this point' after more than a year of tireless efforts. Maybe they'll hear me now, she says…
(2024-10-31). In Lebanon and Gaza, the clock is ticking for Israel's military offensive – and for the hostages. haaretz.com Israel and the United States believe that Iran and what remains of Hezbollah's leadership want to end the war. In the Gaza Strip, however, Netanyahu and his far-right partners are in no rush — even though the lives of hostages, who have been held in dire conditions for almost 13 months, are at ever-increasing risk…
(2024-10-31). Trump, Harris in tight race a week before presidential elections. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The race for the White House is neck and neck just a week before Americans cast their ballots for the next president. Republican candidate Donald Trump leads Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by an average of 0.4 percentage points in national polls as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. …
(2024-10-31). I'll be back-ing Kamala: Arnold Schwarzenegger is latest Republican to endorse Harris. scmp.com Another Trump presidency would 'just be four more years of b*******', the ex-Terminator star and former California governor says.
(2024-10-31). Vivek Joshi Appointed as Haryana's New Chief Secretary. devdiscourse.com Vivek Joshi, a 1989 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service, has been appointed as the chief secretary of Haryana. The official order from the state government announced Joshi's repatriation from the Government of India, posting him as the chief secretary upon resuming the state cadre duties.
(2024-10-31). Saving the Hawksbill: A Journey From Captivity to the Wild. devdiscourse.com In a concerted effort to save the critically endangered hawksbill turtles, Israeli conservationists have released three mature females into the Red Sea. This initiative, announced by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, aims to boost the population of this imperiled species in the wild.
(2024-10-31). Portugal's 2025 Budget Bill: Balancing Growth and Stability. devdiscourse.com In a crucial political move, Portugal's parliament approved the centre-right minority government's 2025 budget bill on its first reading, signalling cautious optimism for future economic growth. Despite tax cuts for young people and businesses, as well as wage increases for certain public sector workers, the bill forecasts a slight uptick in growth and a modest surplus.
(2024-10-31). Timeless Transformation: Hanks and Wright's Journey in 'Here'. devdiscourse.com In the upcoming film 'Here', Tom Hanks and Robin Wright take a nostalgic journey back to their 20s, portraying younger versions of their characters through advanced de-aging technology.
(2024-10-31). Global Tensions Escalate: North Korean Troops in Russia Spotlight. devdiscourse.com The U.S. has provided intelligence indicating the presence of 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, according to Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood. Addressing the Security Council, Wood questioned Russia's previous denials of DPRK military presence.
(2024-10-31). Diwali Exchange: A Meeting of Leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan. devdiscourse.com In a cordial display of leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday to extend Diwali greetings to President Droupadi Murmu. The interaction was announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on its social media handle, X, capturing the spirit of the festive occasion.
(2024-10-31). Sardar Patel: The Iron Man's Legacy in India's Unity. devdiscourse.com Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, highlighting Patel's decisive contributions to national unity.
(2024-10-31). Celebrating the Iron Man: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Legacy on National Unity Day. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, the nation came together to honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrating his enduring legacy on National Unity Day. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and other dignitaries joined in paying floral tributes at Patel Chowk, where a statue commemorates India's first deputy prime minister and home minister.
(2024-10-31). Ongoing Talks Between IAM and Boeing: Future at Stake. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, the International Association of Machinists (IAM) continues its discussions with aerospace giant Boeing. This dialogue, facilitated by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, underscores the critical nature of labor relations within the industry.
(2024-10-31). Asian Markets Tumble Amid Chip-Sector Woes and Political Instability. devdiscourse.com Asian stocks faced a downturn on Thursday, influenced by declines in chip-sector stocks tracking Wall Street's overnight performance and heightened warnings from Facebook parent Meta Platforms about the escalating costs of artificial intelligence.
(2024-10-31). Mexico's Deadly Wave: Journalists Targeted in 24-Hour Shooting Spree. devdiscourse.com In a disturbing escalation of violence in Mexico, two journalists have been shot dead within 24 hours, authorities report. The killing of Patricia Ramirez, also known as Paty Bunbury, in Colima on Wednesday, marks the second such incident in quick succession.
(2024-10-31). Diplomatic Exchange: U.S. Pastor Freed from Chinese Detention. devdiscourse.com The United States orchestrated a significant diplomatic move by securing the release of American pastor David Lin from a Chinese prison, following negotiations that involved a trade for a Chinese citizen. Sources familiar with the deal, as reported by Politico, confirmed the exchange last month, though official details remain under wraps.
(2024-10-31). Bolivia's Roads in Turmoil: Arce vs. Morales. devdiscourse.com Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday demanded an end to highway blockades that have severely disrupted the nation, emphasizing the need for a return to normalcy in a country mired in escalating conflict with his political adversary, former President Evo Morales.
(2024-10-31). 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival announces Nyege in the city program, showcasing Jinja City attractions. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival. This year's edition incorporates the new Nyege In The City daytime program, seeking to showcase a variety of experiences within Jinja …
(2024-10-31). Airtel Money climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, rewarding over 6000 customers and driving digital transformation. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso resident, Charles Muwonge walks away with a brand new 2024 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid vehicle. Over UGX 1.5 billion in rewards has been distributed in cash, motorbikes, and a brand-new 2024 Toyota Hybrid car. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the three-month nationwide rewards campaign, Vroomula …
(2024-10-31). Kisoro Woman MP By-Election: 2 nominated on day one. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two candidates have been nominated for the Kisoro Woman MP by-election on day one. They are Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidate and Musanase Juliet, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party candidate under the Najjanankumbi faction. Kabagyeni was nominated on Wednesday by Daniel Nayebare, Kisoro District …
(2024-10-31). Bridging the digital divide to help rural smokers quit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Rural adults are more likely to smoke than their urban counterparts. Enhancing digital literacy and improving access to the internet and digital devices may make it easier for rural smokers to quit. These are the findings of a randomized, controlled pilot clinical trial Mayo Clinic researchers published in Nature Communications Medicine. Digital tools offer a convenient way for rural residents to access support to quit smoking. However, limited digital literacy and technology access…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids' health literacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for kids through engaging books to inform and inspire young people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 is a time to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, treatments and ways to prevent stroke. Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That's why immediate stroke treatment is crucial. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/JCsQcFLsUyA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is cardiac amyloidosis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad was diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis shortly after his 70th birthday. It's difficult to pronounce let alone understand. What is cardiac amyloidosis? Am I at risk if it is genetic? ANSWER: Amyloidosis is a rare condition defined by the abnormal production of proteins that bind together to form amyloid proteins. These amyloids can gather in different organs throughout the body, including the heart, liver and kidneys. When amyloids form in the…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Clean out old medications safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Note: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26 Leftover or expired medications can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. Safely getting rid of unneeded prescriptions, like opioids or expired drugs, is essential to prevent misuse and accidental harm. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says proper medication disposal helps safeguard your home and community from unnecessary risks. Learn why it's important to clean out old medications safely. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fxSGPSGcgJ4…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your family from seasonal respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cold, flu, RSV and COVID-19 all have one thing in common: they are respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms such as coughing, fever and fatigue. These illnesses can range from mild to severe, especially in people who are more vulnerable. Dr. Tina Ardon, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic, says these respiratory infections also share common preventive measures. She offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/sgcSYHY-5Z8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2024-10-31). Dispose of unused medications safely this Take Back Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. New this year, the Rochester Fire Department, Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Response Team, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and Rochester Police Department will be onsite with optional…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Minute: Radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the Radiation Oncology Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains how innovation is transforming radiation treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/aCjypSH3cZw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-10-31). Who is choosing to use prescription opioids? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the number of people using prescription opioids for the first time nationally was higher than expected.
(2024-10-31). Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images You're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. How an ACL tear can happen The ACL is a tough band of tissue that lies within…
(2024-10-31). Surgical innovations help personalize breast cancer treatment, improve quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Sarah McLaughlin in surgery October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month JACKSONVILLE, Florida — There are two surgical options to treat breast cancer: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are many more reasons why women choose one over another, says Sarah McLaughlin, M.D., a breast surgical oncologist and chair of the Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Sarah McLaughlin, M.D. "Some of that can be cancer-based, some of it can be family history and…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How surgery can reduce breast cancer risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother and sister were both diagnosed with breast cancer. With my family history, when should I consider preventive surgery options, and what do those look like? Are there other risk factors I should be aware of? ANSWER: Given your family history of breast cancer, I'm so glad you want to know more about reducing breast cancer risk. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of getting breast…
(2024-10-31). (VIDEO) Liver's regenerative ability allows for living donors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Performing Mayo Clinic's first paired liver transplant You may have seen or heard stories about transplant chains, also known as paired donations. This is when a living donor is not a match for a specific recipient but still agrees to donate, setting off a chain reaction of transplants. Most of these paired donations involve the kidney. Because most people have two kidneys and usually can get by with one just fine, donating the other is…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic performs its first paired living liver donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver swap gives two patients a second chance at life ROCHESTER, Minn. — Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation, a significant first step in helping more people with liver failure get a lifesaving transplant. "Liver transplantation is the only treatment option for most people with end-stage liver disease. But sadly, there are not enough donated livers available for everyone who needs one. That is why living liver donation is so important,"…
(2024-10-31). Mayo Clinic study: What standing on one leg can tell you. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE. Good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait contribute to people's independence and well-being as they age. How these factors change, and at what rate, can help clinicians develop programs to ensure healthy aging….
(2024-10-31). 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 performs its first paired living liver donation People can donate up to 70% of their liver because the liver has the unique ability to regenerate itself within a month. While paired living donation is commonly used for kidney transplants, it is relatively rare for liver transplants. Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation,…
(2024-10-31). Regenerative biotherapeutics trainee comes full circle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialist Joshua Romero, M.D., combines his interest in regenerative biotherapeutics into his research and practice.
(2024-10-31). Adapting to life after spinal cord injury with rehab and determination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What began as a creative backyard project changed Laurie Reese's life forever. An avid gardener, Laurie envisioned turning an unused outhouse on their property into an ideal garden shed. So on a November day in 2007, Laurie's husband, Pete, used their skid loader to move the structure. While Laurie was guiding Pete, she noticed the outhouse was wobbling, so she put her hands out to steady it. That's when the structure fell over, trapping Laurie…
(2024-10-31). EU investments in China soar to new quarterly record of US$3.9 billion. scmp.com Germany's Volkswagen, BMW and BASF are the top three investing businesses, according to Rhodium Group analysis.
(2024-10-31). Elecciones 2024: Una situación perdedora para la clase trabajadora. workers.org 
En el exterior de la Convención Nacional Demócrata, manifestantes denuncian a ambos partidos, 19 de agosto de 2024. A medida que se acercan el 5 de noviembre y las elecciones presidenciales estadounidenses de 2024, una cosa está clara como el agua. Independientemente de qué candidatos del partido capitalista e imperialista . . . |
(2024-10-31). Parlamento de Nicaragua exigió fin del bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Nicaragua exigió el fin inmediato del bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos a Cuba y afirmó que esa política es una violación flagrante de los derechos humanos fundamentales.
(2024-10-31). Movimiento de izquierda dominicano afirma que EEUU está derrotado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) El Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU) de Dominicana afirmó que Estados Unidos está derrotado en su política hegemónica, injerencista e intervencionista, al referirse a su fracaso en ONU, donde el mundo votó contra el bloqueo a Cuba.
(2024-10-31). Venezuela: "100bs por Cuba", amor con amor se paga. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) Sacar de lo más interno del pueblo venezolano todo el amor, admiración y solidaridad que siempre ha tenido para con los cubanos, será uno de los propósitos de la Campaña Nacional de Solidaridad "100bs (bolívares) por Cuba".
(2024-10-31). El candidato del estado de Washington, Dave Upthegrove, lucha por salvar los bosques heredados. peoplesworld.org 
PORT ANGELES—La defensa de los bosques heredados del condado de Clallam se ha convertido en un tema candente para los amantes de la naturaleza aquí, que trabajan para elegir a Dave Upthegrove como Comisionado de Tierras Públicas en las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre. El 25 de agosto, fui uno de los ocho activistas …
(2024-10-31). Regálame un cigarro. cubadebate.cu Y es curioso saber que Macambó clasifica como el lugar más seco, donde menos llueve en Cuba, pero Oscar trasfiguró toda su geografía, fueron lluvias intensas y sobre todo la crecida del río, que, junto a los vientos, causó tantos perjuicios. "Ni cuando el ciclón Flora", dicen los de más edad en la comarca.
(2024-10-31). øCuáles son las apps de redes sociales que más datos consumen en tu teléfono? cubadebate.cu Saber cuáles son las apps que más datos consumen en tu teléfono móvil te resultará muy útil, sobre todo cuando no puedas conectarte a una red wifi y tengas que emplear el plan de datos que tienes contratado con tu operadora de telefonía.
(2024-10-31). El ballet en Cuba: Autenticidad y profesionalismo (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Sobre el vínculo que tenía con Alicia Alonso y su experiencia de intercambio con bailarines y coreógrafos de Cuba a lo largo de los años, dialogó este jueves el maestro Azari Plisetski en conferencia de prensa en el marco del Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana.
(2024-10-31). øQué está pasando en el sistema electroenergético nacional? El ministro responde. cubadebate.cu El sistema eléctrico atraviesa hoy por una situación muy difícil, pero no es igual que días atrás cuando colapsó. El 18 de octubre la caída del sistema eléctrico fue provocada porque había déficit total de combustible. Solo estábamos generando electricidad con nuestras plantas termoeléctricas y con en el gas. No teníamos la generación distribuida, ni las patanas.
(2024-10-31). Dueños multimillonarios de grandes medios en Estados Unidos ceden su independencia editorial. cubadebate.cu Jeff Bezos, calificado por Forbes como el segundo hombre más rico del mundo como dueño de Amazon, ordenó que su periódico rompa con una tradición de casi 5 décadas de endosar a candidatos presidenciales. Como resultado de la decisión, renunciaron algunos integrantes de la junta editorial y algunos escritores de opinión y más de 250 000 lectores, según NPR, cancelaron sus suscripciones (un 10 por ciento del total).
(2024-10-31). øQué es una DANA, el fenómeno meteorológico que provocó las lluvias torrenciales que han dejado más de 90 muertos en el este de España? cubadebate.cu Más de 90 personas murieron y decenas permanecen desaparecidas por las graves inundaciones que afectaron principalmente a la región de Valencia, en el este de España. En unas pocas horas cayó en algunas zonas el equivalente a un año de lluvia, lo que provocó grandes riadas que arrasaron localidades enteras, dejando atrapadas a miles de personas.
(2024-10-31). En las manos del municipio, la transformación y el progreso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) El primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, visitó objetivos económicos y sociales de Gibara, en su condición de diputado por ese municipio holguinero.
(2024-10-31). Cuba contará con dos semifinalistas en el del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Cuba validó la víspera el propósito de contar con dos semifinalistas en el del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Boxeo de Budva 2024 cuando Yojander Fuentes pasó 5-0 sobre el ruso Islam Ibragimov (30-27, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27) para asegurar bronce y presencia en la instancia superior. De tal forma, se unió a su compañero David Espinosa (67 Kg).
(2024-10-31). Sistema de las Naciones Unidas en Cuba presentó Plan de Acción en respuesta al huracán Oscar. cubadebate.cu El Sistema de las Naciones Unidas (SNU) en Cuba puso a disposición de la comunidad internacional su Plan de Acción en respuesta al huracán Oscar, para quienes quieran unirse en apoyo a las personas y territorios más afectados en el oriente cubano. El énfasis mayor será en los cerca de 150 mil residentes en San Antonio del Sur, Imías, Maisí y Baracoa.
(2024-10-31). PDF of October 31 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. NYC: End the U.S. blockade of Cuba The Global South, the BRICS+ Summit and Palestine Editorial: Indigenous peoples tell Biden: 'Sorry is not enough' Mundo Obrero: Elecciones 2024: Una situación perdedora para la clase trabajadora Download the color version. Download . . . |
(2024-10-31). Dedican Gala a X Congreso de Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) El 28 Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso presentará hoy una gala dedicada al X Congreso de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac).
(2024-10-31). Palmaria victoria de Cuba, incrementado rechazo al criminal bloqueo en la ONU. cubadebate.cu El martes 29 y el miércoles 30 de octubre son días otoñales nublados, con una temperatura agradable —entre 14‚Å∞ y 22‚Å∞ C— en el impresionante Manhattan, New York, donde la vida no cesa, el tráfico no se detiene, tal y como fuera hace mucho tiempo cuando el Apóstol José Martí viviera en la urbe y advirtiera el peligro de representaba EE.UU. para la libertad de Nuestra América. En la sede de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) tampoco se interrumpe el movimiento ni por un instante, muchas personas entran y salen constantemente del impresionante complejo de…
(2024-10-31). Los Angeles Dodgers son los campeones de las Grandes Ligas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu ° Los Dodgers son campeones por octava vez! Cayeron en un hoyo de 5-0 al comienzo del Juego 5, pero lograron una remontada épica para llevarse la victoria por 7-6 en Nueva York el miércoles.
(2024-10-31). Grupo de Sri Lanka pide a EE.UU. cumplir con reclamo mundial sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) El secretario coordinador del Grupo Bolivariano de Solidaridad en Sri Lanka, Jeewantha Jayatissa, calificó hoy de extremadamente inhumano el bloqueo contra Cuba y pidió a Estados Unidos eliminar esa política en cumplimiento del reclamo mundial.
(2024-10-31). Alistan debate entre candidatos presidenciales en Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) El debate público entre los candidatos presidenciales del opositor Frente Amplio y de la coalición de gobierno, Yamandú Orsi y àÅlvaro Delgado, respectivamente, ocupa hoy a sus comandos de campaña en Uruguay.
(2024-10-31). China subraya respaldo a Cuba contra bloqueo y sanciones de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 oct (RHC) La Cancillería china saludó hoy el apoyo mayoritario de la comunidad internacional a Cuba en contra del bloqueo de Estados Unidos y demandó la eliminación inmediata de esta política hostil.
(2024-10-31). Thailand: Open letter to the royal thai government on the extradition of United Nations-recognised refugee Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org
(2024-10-31). Siria: El francés Sabri Essid será juzgado por genocidio y crímenes de lesa humanidad. fidh.org