(2024-08-06). Nurturing Actions For A World Free Of Political And Other Forms Of Violence. popularresistance.org The United States is a violent society, whether it be its pervasive culture of war and militarism, long term systemic racism or the current rise of political violence. To counter this and build a democratic society that respects human rights, we must educate ourselves about methods of nonviolence and mobilize to put what we learn into action. Clearing the FOG speaks with author and activist Rivera Sun, program coordinator with Campaign Nonviolence. Sun speaks about the upcoming days of nonviolent action from September 21 to October 2, during which thousands of actions ranging from teach-ins to direct action are p…
(2024-08-06). Iran to Hit Israel Hard with Smart Power. globalresearch.ca Amidst the cascading tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel and vows of 'revenge' in Tehran, the new government under President Massoud Pezeshkian, sworn in on Tuesday, made its first move …
(2024-08-06). Debt Is Political: Why Wealth Flows From Poor To Rich. popularresistance.org You may think that today, given the events of recent weeks, we might be talking about the wars that seem set to spiral out of control, particularly with Israel appearing so determined to escalate its hostilities with Hezbollah that it is willing to make accusations on entirely and visibly flimsy grounds. You might think that we will talk about how it's not at all clear who's in control, particularly in that country that so often fancies itself as the world's policeman or woman, as the case may be. And indeed, we certainly intend to cover these topics in the future. However, today we will focus on a very closely r…
(2024-08-06). Western Food Brands See Profits Tank Due To Boycott For Israeli Ties. popularresistance.org Companies operating western food and drinks brands in Muslim countries are suffering significant losses due to an ongoing boycott of firms doing business with Israel amid its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, the Financial Times reported on 5 August. | Consumers in majority Muslim nations, such as Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, are boycotting companies such as McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, KFC, Starbucks, Mondelez, and Pizza Hut to protest their support for Israel in the war in Gaza. | "This event is unprecedented. The length of this conflict is unprecedented. The intensity is unprecedented," Amarpa…
english.palinfo.com (2024-08-06). Euro-Med: A growing number of sick and injured people are dying due to Israeli blockade
Following 10 months of its systematic and widespread destruction of the health sector, and imposing an arbitrary blockade, Israel continues to deliberately prevent the entry of medical supplies, including medical devices and essential medicines, into the Gaza Strip, resulting in a high death toll there, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor revealed on Monday evening.
(2024-08-06). Your Opposition To Israel's Crimes Makes A Difference. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): In an article titled "Smotrich: Might be 'justified and moral' to cause 2 million Gazans to die of hunger, but world won't let us," The Times of Israel reports the following: "Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich implies he believes that blocking humanitarian aid to the …
eadaily.com (2024-08-06). The Iranian president, in a conversation with Shoigu, promised to strike at Israel
According to the Guardian, the Iranian authorities summoned foreign ambassadors in Tehran and warned that they consider it a "moral duty" to punish Israel for the death of Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.
imemc.org (2024-08-06). Israel has killed over 600 in West Bank since October 7th
Israel rains death and destruction on Gaza and West Bank; UNRWA gradually resumes educational activities; anti-Zionist rabbis attend Haniyeh's funeral; Israeli-American soldier posted videos of Gaza homes, mosque being detonated; Kamala Harris VP contender Shapiro has ties to Israeli military; US aircraft carrier has eyes on Iran; US official says Biden figured out Netanyahu has been lying to him.
(2024-08-06). Salvadoran Ex-Combatants Reveal Edmundo González's Role in US-Backed Massacres in El Salvador. orinocotribune.com By Saheli Chowdhury — Aug 4, 2024 | The Venezuelan far-right former candidate for the presidential elections that were held on July 28, Edmundo González Urrutia, has declared himself the winner despite coming in second place. He has been recognized as the "president" of Venezuela by Washington and some of its vassal states as part of a plot reminiscent of the failed Guaidó project. In parallel, there is a broad campaign on mainstream media and social media to create an image of González as a "bird-loving old grandfather;" a career diplomat with a "democratic vocation" who is "fighting for democracy" against…
(2024-08-06). Salvadoran Ex-Combatants Reveal Edmundo González's Role in US-Backed Massacres in El Salvador. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury Far-right politician María Corina Machado (left) and Edmundo González holding a candle in a religious political rally before the Venezuelan presidential elections. Photo: Henry Chirinos/EFE. The Venezuelan far-right former candidate for the presidential elections that were held on July 28, Edmundo González Urrutia, has declared himself the winner despite coming in second place….
(2024-08-06). Guinea: the verdict of victory for the victims of the 28 September 2009 massacre. fidh.org Former high-ranking officials sentenced to long prison terms for crimes against humanity. The trial of the 28 September 2009 massacre has just ended with a historic verdict welcomed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its member organisation in Guinea, the Organisation guinéenne de défense des droits de l'Homme et du citoyen (OGDH), and their partner the Association des victimes, parents et amis du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA) – the civil parties in the trial. The charges (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-06). Blood on the Leaves, Blood at the Root: Einstein's NIghtmare. pressenza.com Amok Time: | 66% of Israel's Jewish population wants Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu out of office.(1) Meanwhile, close to 90% of the same population is in agreement with the amount of force Netanyahu and the IDF are using in Gaza against its' buildings and its' inhabitants.(2) 39,000 Palestinians have been confirmed dead by direct violence in Gaza since late October of 2023. 800,000 Gazans are missing in the rubble and/or in the Sinai desert and/or elsewhere. The estimated total of dead Palestinians in the massacre so far is, conservatively, 180,000.(3) Notably, 70% of the dead have been women and chil…
(2024-08-06). Ten years after the Sinjar massacre, Yazidi women fight back. newarab.com 
genocidal assault on the Yazidis, an ethno-religious minority in northern Iraq. | At least 5,000 Yazidis were killed, and an estimated 7,000 Yazidi women and children were kidnapped and forced into sexual slavery by IS fighters. | Holya, Berivan, and Fahima — three Yazidi women from Sinjar — managed to escape the attack and are now rebuilding their lives and communities more than six years after the defeat of IS in the country. | The women work as deminers for the British demining charity (2024-08-06). Blood on the Leaves, Blood at the Root: Einstein's NIghtmare. pressenza.com Amok Time: | 66% of Israel's population wants Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu out of office.(1) Meanwhile, close to 90% of the same population is in agreement with the amount of force Netanyahu and the IDF are using in Gaza against its' buildings and its' inhabitants.(2) 39,000 Palestinians have been confirmed dead by direct violence in Gaza since late October of 2023. 800,000 Gazans are missing in the rubble and/or in the Sinai desert and/or elsewhere. The estimated total of dead Palestinians in the massacre so far is, conservatively, 180,000.(3) Notably, 70% of the dead have been women and children.
(2024-08-06). Nasrallah Vows 'Strong' Response to Israeli Killing of Hezbollah Commander Is Coming. news.antiwar.com Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah vowed in a televised speech on Tuesday that the Lebanese group would have a "strong" response to the Israeli killing of a high-level Hezbollah commander. Nasrallah delivered the speech during a ceremony that marked one week after the Hezbollah commander, Fuah Shukr, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the Beirut …
(2024-08-06). An Israeli False Flag To Justify Attacking Lebanon? thelastamericanvagabond.com Last month, a missile exploded at a football game in the Syrian Druze town of Majdal Shams, which is located in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights. Horrifying images soon emerged of children scattered across the floor, causing outrage, as Israel accused Hezbollah of launching a missile at the village. It wasn't long before the Israeli
(2024-08-06). Lebanon's Hezbollah chief says response to Israeli attacks will be strong. scmp.com Militant group has vowed to avenge Israel's killing of a Hezbollah commander in Beirut last week, prompting worries of a full-blown war.
Resistance Forces Forces Retaliate Against Israel
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Hezbollah announced on Sunday that it launched about 50 low-level rockets over Israel, seemingly to put the Zionist entity on notice that it will not be allowed to attack Lebanon with impunity. There's no sign yet of a large escalation.
Various sources are saying that it is likely that Iran will also retaliate against Israel soon, which would likely mean that Iran has again given the U.S. advance notices so as to avoid a catastrophic escalation for all concerned.
(2024-08-06). As Nasrallah boasts in speech of Hezbollah drones reaching deeper into Israel, rocket sirens blare in northern Israel. haaretz.com Golan regional council: Residents of Israel's north must stay near shelters and minimise non-essential travel ‚ñ Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says at least 39,653 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 ‚ñ Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone attack in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF, Shin Bet, say Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compound in southern Lebanon…
(2024-08-06). Seven wounded, one critically, in explosion in Israel's north; IDF: Potentially caused by interceptor. haaretz.com Golan regional council: Residents of Israel's north must stay near shelters and minimise non-essential travel ‚ñ Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says at least 39,653 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 ‚ñ Hezbollah claims responsibility for drone attack in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF, Shin Bet, say Israeli fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compound in southern Lebanon…
(2024-08-06). Was Hamas Leader Killed in Iran to Inflame Sectarian Conflict? dissidentvoice.org 
On July 31, Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh attended the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Hours later, he was reported killed in an "Israeli strike" along with his bodyguard in Tehran. Simultaneously, Israel claimed it had killed senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, and that …
(2024-08-06). Will the US lead a war against Iran? muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The killing of Hamas Polit Bureau Head Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran …
(2024-08-06). Lebanon: Israel aggression could trigger all-out war; Hezbollah 'entitled' to retaliation. presstv.ir Lebanon's foreign minister has warned that Israel's escalatory actions could trigger an all-out war in the West Asia region.
(2024-08-06). Will the US lead a war against Iran? muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The killing of Hamas Polit Bureau Head Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran …
(2024-08-06). Israel fearful of Iran, Hezbollah response to assassinations: Nasrallah. presstv.ir Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was addressing a ceremony to commemorate top-ranking commander Fuad Shukr.
(2024-08-06). 19 injured as Hezbollah fires 'swarm of drones' at Israeli targets. presstv.ir Following the attack by Hezbollah, Israeli warplanes break sound barrier in Beirut for several times on Tuesday.
(2024-08-06). Attacks In Lebanon-Israel Border Region Intensify Ahead Of Anticipated Large-Scale Strikes. twz.com 
Cross-border fighting between Hezbollah and Israel
(2024-08-06). Lebanon demands to stop Israeli attacks and threats. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's interim Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, renewed today his call to the international community to demand Israel to stop its attacks and threats against the Levantine nation and to implement Resolution 1701.
(2024-08-06). Lebanon prepares for 'worst-case health scenario' amid war fears. newarab.com 
Lebanon is stocking up on emergency medical supplies to prepare for " A 32-tonne shipment of emergency medical supplies was delivered to the country by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday with another shipment expected on Wedne…
(2024-08-06). Headlines for August 6, 2024. democracynow.org Middle East Braces for Possible Wider War as Tensions Boil After Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Iran, Israel Intensifies Attacks on Occupied West Bank, Killing at Least 8 Palestinians, Israel's Far-Right Finance Minister Says Starving Gaza Is "Moral" and "Justified" as Child Hunger Soars, Bangladeshi Parliament Dissolved; Student Leaders Call for Muhammad Yunus to Lead Interim Gov't, "Google Is a Monopolist": Federal Judge Rules Against Tech Giant in Landmark Antitrust Case, Kamala Harris Clinches Nomination in DNC Virtual Roll Call Vote, Announces Gov. Tim Walz as Run…
(2024-08-06). New Zealand pseudo-lefts double down on support for US-NATO imperialism in Ukraine war. wsws.org The ISO's support for imperialism in Ukraine demolishes its anti-war pretentions. While participating in protests against the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, it simultaneously supports the no less predatory and criminal war of the US and NATO against Russia.
(2024-08-06). Court of the University of St Andrews in Scotland dismiss rector Stella Maris for opposing Gaza genocide. wsws.org Stella Maris, elected rector of St Andrews University, intends to fight the University Court's decision to dismiss her because of her opposition to Israel's genocidal war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-08-06). Hamas: Israeli strikes on Gaza schools 'continuation of Nazi-like genocide'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has vehemently denounced Israeli strikes on schools sheltering displaced people in Gaza as a continuation of the regime's "Nazi-like genocide."
(2024-08-06). Day 305: Dozens Killed As Israeli Army Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Day 305 of the ongoing genocide, the Palestinians Health Ministry confirmed that dozens of Palestinians were killed and injured, including many found under the ruble, in several parts of the devastated Gaza Strip as the Israeli army continues to bomb the densely populated, besieged, and starved coastal enclave. Palestinian medical sources have …
(2024-08-06). Protest at Rep. Mike Thompson's Napa Winery Fundraiser. indybay.org Thompson accused of genocide due to votes to arm Israel…
(2024-08-06). Rape & Genocide: the Israeli War Machine We Support. counterpunch.org 
The headline above is outrageous and incendiary — it is also unquestionably true. We have a duty to bear witness to what the Palestinians must endure. The great Israeli journalist Gideon Levy wrote powerfully a couple of days ago about the rape culture that is part of the Israeli war machine. Riots occurred at the
(2024-08-06). Dr Gabor Mate and Daniel Mate on genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com Dr Gabor Mate and his son Daniel discuss context of genocide in Gaza and how bearing witness to that has affected them.
(2024-08-06). 300 Days of Genocide. indybay.org But don't fret, Biden is unhappy about it…
(2024-08-06). Only a Failing US Empire Would Be So Blind as to Cheer Netanyahu and his Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 
There is only one country in the world right now, in the midst of Israel's slaughter in Gaza, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is guaranteed dozens of standing ovations from the vast majority of its elected representatives. That country is not Israel, where he has been a hugely divisive figure for many years. It is …
(2024-08-06). Electoral Theater in Venezuela: A Tale From Election Day in Caracas. orinocotribune.com 
By Brian Mier — Aug 4, 2024 | I covered Venezuela's three-week presidential campaign season, the elections, and their fallout for TeleSur English, the multilateral public TV news network funded by the governments of Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. I am an experienced analyst of Brazilian politics, but I do not claim to be a specialist in Venezuela. The following is not an analysis but a description of events I witnessed on election night. I invite readers to use it to help with their own assessments of the political situation. | I worked during Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday, July 28, f…
(2024-08-06). Bolivia seeks to soar biodiesel production by private companies. plenglish.com La Paz, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia's President Luis Arce announced Tuesday, among other national political-economic emergency measures, a program of financial and fiscal incentives to soar biodiesel production by Bolivian free-lancers.
(2024-08-06). Cuban president greets Bolivia's independence anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today greeted Bolivia's independence day and extended a hug of solidarity to his counterpart, Luis Arce, to the people and government of the Andean nation.
(2024-08-06). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Iran preparing rocket launchers for Israel attack: US officials. newarab.com 
Iran is reportedly moving missile launchers and conducting military drills in possible preparation for retaliatory strikes on Israel following the A US official told Reuters that the timing and "specifics of such an attack" remain unclear, adding that it has not stopped Israel from preparing and the US from aiding in its efforts. | Biden's government was working with Israel to thwart a possible attack from Iran as it did in April…
(2024-08-06). Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel attack. newarab.com 
The message, according to the sources, was delivered on Monday by Sergei Shoigu, a senior ally of the Kremlin leader, in meetings with top Iranian officials as t…
(2024-08-06). Palestinian Demonstrators Are Back In Haifa And Facing Police Oppression. popularresistance.org Since Israel's genocidal attack on Gaza began in October 2023, an all-out attack against Palestinians under Israel's control elsewhere has been underway as well. In the West Bank, which, together with Gaza and the Syrian Golan Heights, Israel occupied in 1967, there are daily and nightly raids by the occupation army and the settlers. Hundreds have been killed, and almost 10,000 new political prisoners have been taken with many being tortured. In the process, whole communities have been driven from their lands. | In the 78% of Palestine that has been occupied since 1948-49, and where those Palestinians that surviv…
(2024-08-06). Surviving until the next raid: Life in Nur Shams refugee camp under Israeli assault. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7 Israel's crackdown on the West Bank town of Tulkarem has intensified. Raids are almost daily, have been more destructive and lethal, and have transformed the lives of more than 8,000 Palestinians living in the city's refugee camps.
(2024-08-06). Israeli rape of detainees is the result of a society that sees Palestinians as 'human animals'. mondoweiss.net 
(2024-08-06). Venezuela's Electoral Council Delivers Voting Records to Supreme Court. orinocotribune.com On Monday, the executive board of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) responded to the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) request to submit the electoral records relating to the July 28 presidential elections. | The submission ceremony of "documents and annexes" was presided over by CNE President Elvis Amoroso, who expressed the will of the Electoral Power to abide by the laws of the Republic "in order to resolve any controversy in this electoral contest; to comply with the constitutional mandate." | Amoroso filed the voting records of 30,036 voting stations installed on July 28 for scrutiny at the TSJ. H…
(2024-08-06). Political Pretence: The Democrats and the Palestinians. dissidentvoice.org The fact that the Democrats currently occupy the White House has done little to ruffle the equation of blood and gore in the Middle East, notably regarding the fate of the Palestinians. The ongoing Israeli campaign of stunning ruthlessness against the Gaza unfortunates is certainly a worry for some Democratic strategists, if only because certain …
(2024-08-06). NATO Imperialist Insistence Will Continue to be Met with Global South Resistance. dissidentvoice.org This July, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its annual summit in Washington, DC, where they celebrated themselves for continuing to exist for 75 years, despite the growing opposition around the world to Western hegemony that the US, EU, and their military gang of thugs NATO carry out. Even after months of massive and …
(2024-08-06). How the Mohawk Valley Popularized a Brutal Method of Strikebreaking. dissidentvoice.org 
Labor unrest has been a part of history for generations. Some sources even point to the first ever recorded strike taking place in 1170 BCE Egyptover delays in receiving building materials. With the emergence of organized labor, it was a dialectical inevitability that the bourgeois class would take on their own efforts to undermine the …
(2024-08-06). The People's Court of New Normal Germany (Part Two). dissidentvoice.org So, my second trial for alleged thoughtcrime-tweeting is going ahead as planned on August 15 in Berlin Superior Court (Das Kammergericht). Full-blown anti-terrorism security protocols will be in effect in the courtroom. Yes, that's right, the Berlin Superior Court denied my attorney's motion to rescind their special Security Order, so the German authorities will be …
(2024-08-06). Military Rule and the Disappearing Critics. dissidentvoice.org 
Democracy can be considered a commodity with multitude of varieties. Each elite ruling class claims theirs is the best suitable for its people, and thus imposes it on them. Mind you, not pure democracy — government of the people, by the people, for the people" — because that would amount to nothing less than socialism. …
(2024-08-06). War, famine, and now torrential rains have killed dozens in Sudan. thecanary.co Heavy rains have triggered building collapses that have killed dozens of people in northern Sudan since June. It comes as the country reels from almost 16 months of fighting between rival security forces and the UN has declared a famine in some parts. Sudan: torrential rains kill nine people A medic at a hospital in …
(2024-08-06). Historic US-Russia prisoner swap exposes CIA support for Chechen jihad. thegrayzone.com Western media focused intently on a Russian "murderer" released in the exchange with Washington, but whitewashed the record of his target — a Chechen militant now confirmed as a CIA asset. August 1 saw the largest prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington since the end of the Cold War. Among those freed were Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan, who were each serving 16 year sentences for espionage. In the other direction, Russian opposition …
(2024-08-06). Historic US-Russia prisoner swap exposes CIA support for Chechen jihad. thegrayzone.com Western media focused intently on a Russian "murderer" released in the exchange with Washington, but whitewashed the record of his target — a Chechen militant now confirmed as a CIA asset. August 1 saw the largest prisoner exchange between Moscow and Washington since the end of the Cold War. Among those freed were Wall Street …
(2024-08-06). Russia's Novatek Looks to Market LNG in China. infobrics.org Russia's natural gas producer Novatek is offering liquefied natural gas to potential Chinese customers through a new marketing team, although it's uncertain whether the Russian company would attract many clients with attractive prices…
(2024-08-06). Zelensky wants West to escalate war with Russia. infobrics.org According to the Ukrainian president, Western partners are "too fearful" of escalating the current war with Russia.
(2024-08-06). Russian 'Iskander' brigades just became a lot scarier. infobrics.org If you thought the 500 km range was scary, try doubling it. Namely, recent reports indicate that a new variant of the "Iskander" missile system will now boast a 1000 km range. Both Russian and Ukrainian military sources designate the new missile as the "Iskander-1000". This also includes upgrades to its guidance systems, propulsion, warhead, etc.
(2024-08-06). Two Nations, One Friendship: The India-Russia Story. infobrics.org From Nehru to Modi, India's leaders have maintained a robust relationship with Russia, backed by historical camaraderie. Nehru was highly impressed with the Soviet Union and Indira Gandhi gave it a new height. We all know how the Americans and Brits created a hostile environment in 1971 and it was the Soviet Union that came in open support of India during the War with Pakistan and the result was the creation of Bangladesh. Despite Western pressures, this trust and collaboration have only grown stronger…
(2024-08-06). Erdogan persuaded the Pope to condemn the Olympics opening ceremony. infobrics.org The recent Pope-Erdogan episode demonstrates the decline of the West's moral authority, especially from the point of view of the Global South. For the Vatican, it is about reorienting itself away from the West, and for Turkey it is about its own neo-Ottomanist agenda.
(2024-08-06). US, Pakistani support for Islamists destabilized Bangladesh and forced Hasina's resignation. infobrics.org India has new security concerns on its eastern border.
(2024-08-06). Russia-China Partnership: Implications for India. infobrics.org Multiple questions are being raised about the sustainability of this alliance, whether Russia will dump India for China, or perhaps this will further push India towards the United States and the western block…
(2024-08-06). Political Pretence: The Democrats and the Palestinians. globalresearch.ca The fact that the Democrats currently occupy the White House has done little to ruffle the equation of blood and gore in the Middle East, notably regarding the fate of the Palestinians. The ongoing Israeli campaign of stunning ruthlessness against …
(2024-08-06). Walz Standard Issue Pro-Israel Democrat — Supports Continued Arms to Israel, Anti-Semitism Conflation with Lack of Israel Support and Characterizing Pro-Palestine Movement as Anti-Semitic. fightbackbetter.com "The ability of Jewish people to self-determine themselves is foundational," [Gov Walz] said, according to a recent report in the…
(2024-08-06). Your Opposition To Israel's Crimes Makes A Difference. thealtworld.com 
In an article titled " "'We are bri…
(2024-08-06). Majority of Americans Oppose Using US Troops To Defend Israel. news.antiwar.com The majority of Americans oppose the idea of US troops being used to defend Israel if it comes under attack by Iran, according to a poll conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that was released on Tuesday. The poll, conducted from June 21—July 1, 2024, found that 56% of Americans oppose US troops …
(2024-08-06). Hamas Names Yahya Sinwar as New Political Chief. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Hamas named Yahya Sinwar, the group's leader in Gaza, to head the political bureau after the Israeli killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Before he was killed last week, Haniyeh served as the highest-level Hamas official outside of Gaza and was the public face of the group as it was engaged in hostage …
(2024-08-06). Report: Putin Asks Iran To Avoid Civilian Casualties in Reprisal Attack on Israel. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to avoid civilian casualties in Iran's expected reprisal attack on Israel for the killing of Hamas's political chief in Tehran, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two unnamed Iranian sources. The sources said the message was delivered by Sergey Shoigu, head of the Russian …
(2024-08-06). Democracy Now! 2024-08-06 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 06, 2024; Google Is a Monopoly: Judge Rules Against Tech Giant in Landmark Antitrust Case; Update from Dhaka: As Bangladesh Overturns Authoritarian Rule, Protesters Demand Democratic Gov't; Cori Bush vs. AIPAC: Squad Member in Tough Primary Race as Pro-Israel Lobby Spends $8M to Defeat Her; "Historic": Black Farmers Celebrate $2 Billion Payout for USDA Discrimination, Still Seek Debt Relief; It's Tim Walz: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor as Her Running Mate | Headlines for August 06, 2024; Google Is a Monopoly: Judge Rules Against Tech Giant in Landmark Antitrust…
(2024-08-06). US calls for Mideast truce to 'break this cycle' of violence. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken — AFP/File WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the United States was working around the clock to prevent escalation in the Middle East and urged Israel and Hamas to "break this cycle" of violence through a…
(2024-08-06). Talking Terrorism, Ukraine and Iran with the Judge and Nima. sonar21.com 
US Intelligence agencies reportedly predicted that Iran would launch its reprisal attacks on Monday. Monday has come and gone and Iran is keeping its powder dry. Judge Napolitano and I discussed the implications of former Russian Defense Chief Shoigu's visit to Iran. Shoigu, in his new role as a national security adviser to Putin, most likely was in Tehran to discuss Iran's plans for retaliation, to share intelligence and reaffirm Russia's de facto agreement to assist Iran if it is attacked by a combination of Israeli and US combat air and missiles. I would not be surprised to learn that Russia has provided…
(2024-08-06). Revoking charitable status of Jewish National Fund is long overdue. mronline.org 
CJPME urges Canada to continue to investigate and punish all connections between Canadian charities and illegal Israeli activity.
(2024-08-06). Israel returns 80 unidentified corpses to Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The Palestinian Civil Defense agency in the Gaza strip announced that the Israeli occupation handed the agency over the corpses of The Israeli occupation authorities coordinated with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to hand the…
(2024-08-06). Palestinian Prisoners Endure 'Guantanamo-Like' Conditions in Israeli Torture Camps: Report. scheerpost.com 
Palestinians tend to a wounded man in the Gaza Strip on Nov. 3, 2023. Photo by Hosni Salah and Adel Hwajre given to ScheerPost with permission to share. By News Desk / The Cradle A new report from The Washington Post published on 29 July details Israel's torture, starvation, and killing of Palestinians in its prison system in …
(2024-08-06). US Tech Giants Are Storing Data for Israeli Military as It Destroys Gaza. truthout.org The Israeli military is using cloud storage and artificial intelligence services provided by U.S. tech titans for "direct participation and collaboration" in what many critics around the world call Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, according to an investigation published this week. Two Israeli publications — +972 Magazine and Local Call — on Sunday published a joint investigation revealing… |
(2024-08-06). Masjid al Aqsa Imam, arrested for eulogizing Ismail Haniyeh, released. ummid.com The Israeli Occupation Forces late in the evening Friday August 02, 2024 released Imam of al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, after more than five hours of interrogation.
(2024-08-06). The Yemen Deal: Riyadh Capitulates, Washington Loses Leverage. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Nasrallah Sanaa's brash threats have compelled Saudi Arabia to make significant concessions to Yemen, showcasing not only Sanaa's sharp regional ascent but also the US and Israel's rapidly shrinking influence. Yemen's strikes against Saudi Arabia over the past three years — including Operation Break Siege in early 2022 and persistent threats to use force…
(2024-08-06). Israel-Iran conflict on hair trigger as military and diplomatic preparations for war proceed. wsws.org On the ground in Gaza, criminal attacks by the Israel Defense Forces against civilians continue. Simultaneous strikes on the Hassan Salama and Nassr schools and al Aqsa hospital in Gaza City killed at least 30 people, including children and the elderly.
(2024-08-06). Israeli rights group, Betselem, says government torturing Palestinian prisoners. scmp.com A report released on Tuesday entitled "Welcome to Hell" contains testimonies from 55 ex-Palestinian prisoners the group interviewed. Some describe severe abuse and violence.
(2024-08-06). Eight killed in Israeli raid on West Bank: Palestinian officials. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Ismail Haniyeh's assassination aimed to prolong Israel's war on Gaza: Abbas. aljazeera.com Palestinian Authority head says killing of Hamas leader in Tehran 'will have a negative impact on truce talks'.
(2024-08-06). At least eight Palestinians killed in Israeli raids on West Bank towns. presstv.ir Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians in separate raids on occupied West Bank towns.
(2024-08-06). Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh; Former Scottish diplomat calls for the dismantling of Israel. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Four months after Israel bombed and killed three of his sons, two grandchildren, his sister and around 10 other relatives, charismatic Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was assassinated by Israel on Wednesday July 31 in Tehran where he was attending the inauguration of the new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian. Haniyeh's son Abdul …
(2024-08-06). Death and destruction after Israeli raid on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com An Israeli raid has killed several Palestinians and left a trail of destruction in the occupied West Bank City of Jenin.
(2024-08-06). Killing two million by hunger in Gaza 'justified, moral': Israeli minister. presstv.ir Bezalel Smotrich says the death of two million Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip from hunger might be "justified and moral."
(2024-08-06). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Retaliatory Action Essential to Curb Israel: Iran's Caretaker FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is necessary to take retaliatory action, in accordance with international law, against the Zionist regime to prevent the escalation of its aggressive measures, Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri said.
(2024-08-06). Israelis 'sitting in fear' as Iran vows to launch retaliatory attack: Israeli mayor. presstv.ir "Nine million citizens are sitting in fear … waiting to see what will happen," Avichai Stern, the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, said.
(2024-08-06). Palestinian woman recounts Israeli tanks running over her family in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli army continues to use its tanks to deliberately run over live Palestinian civilians.
(2024-08-06). Germany convicts pro-Gaza activist for 'from river to sea' chant. newarab.com 
A 22-year-old activist has been convicted of condoning a crime for chanting the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" at a rally in the German capital Berlin, in a move her defence team slammed as a suppression of free speech. | Ava Moayeri, a German-Iranian national, was arrested just days after Israel's war on Gaza began on 7 October after she was accused of "condoning the assault by Hamas" when she recited the chant on an 11 October protest near the Sonnenallee boulevard in the Neukà∂lln district, which the activist co-organised. | Before the trial started, Moayeri said in a statem…
(2024-08-06). Coalition tit-for-tat nixes bill giving Israel sweeping powers to issue restraining orders. haaretz.com The proposed law would have given District Courts the power to prohibit a citizen from leaving their home, using the internet or traveling outside Israel…
(2024-08-06). Israel stole over 2,000 bodies from Gaza graves during war: Media office. presstv.ir Israeli forces have abducted more than 2,000 bodies exhumed from various cemeteries across Gaza.
(2024-08-06). Iran's response to Haniyeh assassination in accordance with intl. law: Human rights chief. presstv.ir Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is entitled in line with the international law to respond to the Israeli regime's assassination of senior Hamas's leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-06). UN fires 9 staff who 'may have been involved' in October 7 attack on Israel. scmp.com The United Nations launched its investigation after Israel charged that 19 UNRWA staff took part in the Hamas-led attacks.
(2024-08-06). Ultra Orthodox Jewish Israelis protest military conscription. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Despite Erdogan's threats, U.S. is counting on Turkish mediation to avert Mideast war. haaretz.com Despite recently threatening to invade Israel, Erdogan is very much part of American diplomatic efforts to limit the fury of Iran's response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh on its soil…
(2024-08-06). UK far-right riots: Belfast saw what real hate marches look like. newarab.com 
For hours, the acrid stench of burning rubber filled the Belfast air as a mob of far-right extremists descended upon us. | Muslim-owned businesses were torched and refugees were stabbed. As a Palestinian living in Belfast, the events of August 3 felt like a targeted purge. | Whilst their advertised target was Belfast's Islamic Centre, every Muslim or individual who wasn't white soon became prey. Fuelled by alcohol and drugs, they transformed a city into a battleground: they thew projectiles, gave Nazi salutes, screeched "F*k Palestine", waved Union Jack and Israeli flags, and chanted the name of their patron s…
(2024-08-06). Cori Bush vs. AIPAC: Squad Member in Tough Primary Race as Pro-Israel Lobby Spends $8M to Defeat Her. democracynow.org 
As voters in several states cast their ballots in primary elections Tuesday, we look at one of the most high-profile races between Missouri Congressmember Cori Bush and St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell, who is challenging her for the Democratic nomination. Bush, a member of the progressive "Squad," is one of the most outspoken advocates for Palestine in Congress, and the powerful pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC has poured over $8 million into the race in an effort to defeat her. "It's all meant to push out someone who stands up for Palestinian rights," says Michael Berg…
(2024-08-06). West Asia teeters on 'brink of war of unknown proportions', warns European Union. presstv.ir The European Union's foreign policy chief voices alarm over the risk of a "war of unknown proportions" in West Asia due to Israel's acts of terror and aggression.
(2024-08-06). Iran blasts Europe's silence on Haniyeh assassination, says inaction 'suspicious'. presstv.ir Iran blasts the silence of European states on the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, vowing the Islamic Republic will use its legitimate right to create deterrence against Israel.
(2024-08-06). Iran v Israel: Putin Sends Ukraine War Ex-Boss To Tehran After Weapons | 'Haniyeh Revenge' Attack Op. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-06). How Israeli prisons became torture camps for Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). 'We're waiting for death': Israel's Bedouins still have no protection against Iran's drones. haaretz.com The family of Amina al-Hassouni, the little girl who was badly wounded in April, spent the night in one of the wadis. In the village of Bir Hadaj, improvised public shelters in schools fail to accommodate all residents. Four months after the Iranian drone attack, Israel's Bedouin communities in the Negev are still without protection…
(2024-08-06). In the service of empires: How ancient Jerusalem became great. haaretz.com New book by leading biblical archaeologist Israel Finkelstein concludes that ancient Jerusalem and Judah thrived best when serving a foreign empire…
(2024-08-06). IRGC chief: Israel will realize its 'miscalculation' after Iran's crushing response. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander calls the Israeli regime an entity born out of terrorism that will gradually fall prey to its own transgressions.
(2024-08-06). Eight Palestinians, including teenagers, killed in Israeli airstrike, raid in West Bank. haaretz.com Four were killed by Israeli airstrikes in the city of Jenin; another four were killed in the village of Al-Akaba. Over 600 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank since Oct. 7, the Palestinian Health Ministry says…
(2024-08-06). City police chief accused of assaulting anti-Netanyahu demonstrators, abusing power. haaretz.com The Hadera police station commander, Chief Superintendent Amit Pollak, is suspected of assault, abuse of power of his position and obstruction of justice, after arresting war veterans and seizing an installation they erected…
(2024-08-06). US personnel wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base as Middle East teeters on brink. scmp.com Rocket attack on a base added to heightened regional tensions over an expected Iranian counter-attack on Israel.
(2024-08-06). Palestine Action SMASH into Elbit factory using a PRISON VAN. thecanary.co During the early hours of the morning of Tuesday 6 August, six Palestine Action activists were arrested after they broke inside and damaged weaponry inside the highly secured Bristol manufacturing hub of Israel's largest weapons company, Elbit Systems. Palestine Action repurpose a PRISON VAN against Israel A larger group from Palestine Action used a prison …
(2024-08-06). Iran's acting FM warns of Israel's 'vicious' plot to spread war in region. presstv.ir Ali Bagheri Kani was speaking to Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani on the phone.
(2024-08-06). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris reject Israel's participation in Olympics. presstv.ir Demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against Israel's war in Gaza and its participation in the Olympic Games.
(2024-08-06). Egypt denies Israeli claims of 'tunnels' under Philadelphi. newarab.com 
A senior Egyptian government official denied recent allegations made by the Israeli army of the existence of "operational tunnels" under the The security official, who spoke to The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised to brief the media, said, "Tel Aviv resorted to such a political manoeuvre to save face amid the world's con…
(2024-08-06). Palestine: At least eight killed in Israeli strikes and raids on occupied West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Palestine: At least eight killed in Israeli strikes and raids on occupied West Bank | Medical sources said four people were killed in the Jenin area and four in Tubas district during early morning raids | | Mourners attend the funeral of men killed during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank,…
(2024-08-06). Israel to open two new wings at Sde Teiman after petition to shut center down over abuse. haaretz.com Last month, the High Court ordered the state to explain why the detention center does not operate according to law, following a petition by human rights groups to close it down. The state responded by announcing new measures for better detention conditions…
(2024-08-06). Israel to reopen office in Morocco with 'Muslim envoy'. newarab.com 
In Last week, local media reported the appointment of Hassan Kaiba, a high-profile figure in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), as Tel Aviv's new rep…
(2024-08-06). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-06). Israel pummels central Gaza as fears of regional war loom. newarab.com 
Gaza faced continued attacks from Israeli forces overnight Monday with tensions across the region high as The Israeli army said it had conducted operations in central Gaza and claimed to have killed 20 fighters in "close-quarters combat" and "aerial strikes" over the past days. | More than 1.8 million Pales…
(2024-08-06). Putin asks Iran to avoid Israeli civilian casualties after Iran requests military aid. haaretz.com A Russian delegation went to Tehran to try to persuade Iran not to target civilians in their anticipated retaliation against Israel, to prevent large-scale war. The New York Times reported that Iran asked for advanced air-defense systems, and sources said that Russia is in the process of delivering them…
(2024-08-06). Five American soldiers wounded in attack on US base in Iraq. middleeasteye.net 
Five American soldiers wounded in attack on US base in Iraq | Attacks on US forces in the region by Iran-backed groups have been increasing amid Israel's war on Gaza | | US Major General Joel' JB' Vowell leaves after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister and top-ranking officials of Iraqi armed force…
(2024-08-06). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-06). Israel Returns Over 80 Palestinian Bodies as Airstrikes Kill 18 More in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). Palestinian Woman Dies of Previous Wounds in Jenin. imemc.org On Monday morning the wounded, Wafaa Nayef Zahdi Jarrar, 50, succumbed to her critical injuries, in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Jarrar sustained critical injuries during her abduction by Israeli forces on May 21, 2024, during a military incursion into the city of Jenin and its refugee camp. Later the army announced her …
(2024-08-06). Harris' VP pick Tim Walz and his views on Palestine, Israel and Gaza protests. middleeasteye.net 
Harris' VP pick Tim Walz and his views on Palestine, Israel and Gaza protests | Minnesota governor is lauded by pro-Israel groups while being targeted by Palestine solidarity activists demanding state divest from Israel | | Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduces Democratic presidential…
(2024-08-06). Yahya Sinwar replaces Ismail Haniyeh as Hamas political bureau chief. presstv.ir Hamas has replaced Commander Yahya Sinwar for martyred Ismail Haniyeh as political leader of the resistance movement.
(2024-08-06). Israeli air strikes kill four Palestinians in occupied West Bank's Jenin. aljazeera.com Two Israeli air attacks hit the Jenin refugee camp while clashes with Israeli forces kill four Palestinians near Tubas.
(2024-08-06). UK Media Condemned for Peddling 'Unverified' Israeli Intelligence which Helped Trigger Huge Aid Cuts to Gaza. bylinetimes.com Several major UK media outlets, including The Sun and the Daily Mail, promoted unverified Israeli intelligence reports claiming that one in ten workers at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza had ties to militant groups. | Such reports were a major factor in the suspension of critical UNRWA funding by the UK and a dozen other countries in the immediate aftermath, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, NGOs say. | On January 29th, The Sun was among outlets to pick up the story from its fellow Murdoch-owned paper the Wall Street Journal, based on Israeli intell…
(2024-08-06). PA submits Gaza day-after plan, US draft allows war to press on. newarab.com 
The According to Israel's Channel 12, the plan does not contain information on who will assume responsibility for security in Gaza after the war ends but emphasises the need for large-scale international assistance to meet the autho…
(2024-08-06). Israel returns 89 Palestinian bodies to Gaza, kills more. newarab.com 
Yamen Abu Suleiman, the director of the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, said it was unclear whether the bodies had b…
(2024-08-06). After 'Black Monday': Wall Street's problems may be over, but Israel's aren't. haaretz.com World stock markets overreacted on Monday to recession fears. But global tech is facing an AI hangover and that's bad news for Israel…
(2024-08-06). Israel set up facilities dedicated to torturing Palestinians: Rights group. aljazeera.com Testimonies from 55 ex-detainees reveal more than a dozen Israeli prison camps are dedicated to abuse, B'Tselem reports.
(2024-08-06). Israel returns 84 Palestinian bodies taken from Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel returned the Yamen Abu Suleiman, the director of the Palestinian Civil Emergency Service in
(2024-08-06). 'Iran to use all capacities to respond to Haniyeh assassination; US has undeniable role'. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says the US is liable for prosecution as it has played an "undeniable role" in supporting Israel.
(2024-08-06). Palestinian activist succumbs to injuries after release from Israeli detention. presstv.ir A female Palestinian activist has succumbed to injuries she sustained during an Israeli raid on her home back in May.
(2024-08-06). B'Tselem details abuse, torture of Palestinians in Israeli jails. newarab.com 
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has The report, entitled 'Welcome to Hell', details numerous cases where Palestinian detainees were subjected to acts ranging from arbitrary violence to sexual abuse. | Based on interviews with 55 Palestinians from Gaza, the West Bank and Israel, the group received testimonies from several who were detained in Israeli prisons since October 7…
(2024-08-06). Open Letter to Israel: I Want My Country Back. globalresearch.ca To: The State of Israel, AIPAC and the International Zionist Movement | I write as an American citizen. You have stolen my country, and I want it back. | I did not ask for my country to be complicit in the ongoing …
(2024-08-06). Israel should be rendered incapable of intensifying aggression in region: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's acting foreign minister says the Israeli regime should be rendered incapable of intensifying its acts of aggression in the region.
(2024-08-06). Two new Israeli books on the war: one offers eternal warfare, the other calls for peace. Both are flawed. haaretz.com Ari Shavit seeks to turn Israel into a modern-day Sparta in 'Existential War,' while Uri Bar-Joseph advocates diplomatic arrangements in 'Beyond the Iron Wall.' However, both ignore the changes in Israel under nationalist, religious rule…
(2024-08-06). Flurry of diplomacy to ease Mideast tensions as Israel awaits Iran attack. newarab.com 
Diplomatic pressure mounted on Monday to avert an escalation between Israeli Prime Minister
(2024-08-06). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-06). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Haniyeh assassination: How NYT, Telegraph tried to spin narrative on Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir After Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, mainstream media tried to spin the narrative, disregarding that it amounted to terrorism and a breach of international law.
(2024-08-06). West has lost 'dignity' in Gaza genocidal campaign by backing Israel: Iran. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani condemned the West's double standards on the issues of terrorism and human rights.
(2024-08-06). Israeli court extends detention of soldiers in sexual abuse case. newarab.com 
An Israeli military court has extended until at least Thursday the detention of five soldiers On the same day, three suspects were released from custody after military prosecutors dropped their demand to extend their detention. | Israeli media reported that new information was provided for the case, which alleged the extent of the soldiers' involvement in the assaul…
(2024-08-06). Wafa Jarrar dies from injuries sustained during Israel detention. newarab.com 
A The 50-year-old mother of four was detained in the occupied West Bank City of Jenin on 21 May and was only released after she underwent surgery to amputate her legs reportedly due to injuries suffered when being brought to a detention centre. | During the mi…
(2024-08-06). Israel orders seizure of $26 million of Palestinian tax funds. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). 'UK's Pursuit of Closer Trade Ties With Israel Risks Rewarding it for War Crimes'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-08-06). Far-right Israeli rapper shares police footage not released to the media. haaretz.com The footage shows police officers yanking Palestinian flags from anti-war protesters in Haifa. Haaretz footage shows a police cameraman filming what was later shared on the rapper's Telegram channel…
(2024-08-06). Israeli Iran war. indybay.org The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East as a precautionary measure. This includes the deployment of additional aircraft carriers and support vessels to the region.
(2024-08-06). Hamas thanks Iran for organizing 'popular mass funeral' for Haniyeh. presstv.ir A funeral procession and prayer were held for Haniyeh in Tehran on Thursday.
(2024-08-06). Iran Will Certainly React to Israeli Crimes: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reaffirming Iran's determination to take retaliatory action against the Israeli regime for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, President Masoud Pezeshkian gave an assurance that Iran would not seek to escalate crisis in the region.
(2024-08-06). US-Led Coalition Warns Israel Against Retaliation as Iranian Attack Looms. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). Harvard University to face lawsuit over campus antisemitism. middleeasteye.net 
Harvard University to face lawsuit over campus antisemitism | Massachusetts judge says institution 'failed' its Jewish and Israeli students | | A student stands and whistles during 373rd commencement exercises at Harvard University amid Israel's war on Gaza, in Cambridge, MA on 23 May 2024 (Brian S…
(2024-08-06). UAE, India issue UK travel warnings amid far-right mob violence. newarab.com 
The UAE warned travellers could be at risk of the "unstable security situation in various cities across the UK" with extremist riots breaking out in major cities and towns over the weekend, much of the rhetoric and vi…
(2024-08-06). 80% of casualties in Gaza school strikes were children: report. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Malnutrition up 300 percent as Smotrich says Gaza should starve. newarab.com 
The number of The announcement came during a press beefing done by Deputy Spokesperson for the In the briefing, Haq said that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was deepening and that there was "a…
(2024-08-06). US-led coalition forces deployed at K-1 base in Kirkuk. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Will Burhan's assassination attempt derail Sudan Geneva talks. newarab.com 
The If they go ahead, the upcoming negot…
(2024-08-06). Harris set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour. newarab.com 
All paths to the White House run through a handful of swing states, and
(2024-08-06). Mali cuts ties with Ukraine, accusing it of aiding rebel attack. newarab.com 
Mali's government is cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine over allegations that Kyiv aided Mali's government spokesman, Col. Abdoulaye Maiga, said in a statement Sunday that the decision to immediately cut ties was prompted by comments from a Ukrainian official indicating his country's involvement in the insurgency in Mali. | Ukrainian military intell…
(2024-08-06). UN probe finds lack of evidence linking UNRWA staff to 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Nicolás Maduro's election fraud pulls wool over Venezuela's eyes. newarab.com 
Massive protests have erupted across Venezuela. | Repression has left more than two thousand people arrested, many of them forcibly disappeared, hundreds injured and In hundreds of cities, in the poorest barrios, self-convened crowds have taken to the streets in response to the official announcement of Nicolás Maduro's alleged electoral victory. | The government-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE) hastily proclaimed Maduro without complying with the legal requirements to…
(2024-08-06). Palestinians in Hebron blocked from receiving medical care: MSF. newarab.com 
Palestinians in Hebron are struggling to access essential In its report, 'Occupied Lives: The risk of forcible transfer of Palestinians in Hebron', aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres, also known as
(2024-08-06). Labour MP slams Tamworth riots amid hotel comments criticism. newarab.com 
A Labour MP has slammed violence Sarah Edwards, MP for "It is not protest. It's not…
(2024-08-06). Turkey to meet Instagram officials after access ban. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Iraqi parliament debates controversial amendment to amnesty law. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). 5 US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq: officials. newarab.com 
At least five Two Katyusha rockets were fired at Al-Asad airbase in western
(2024-08-06). Jordan says foiled drug smuggling attempt from Syria. newarab.com 
Quoting a military source, Petra said several smugglers were injured in clashes with security forces before retreating back into The amount of the seized drugs was not disclosed. | War-ravaged Syria has become the region's main site for t…
(2024-08-06). French mayor shuts Moroccan fan zone over 'Moroccan Sahara' song. newarab.com 
A French mayor shut down a Moroccan fan zone at the On 1 August, Moroccan Sahraw…
(2024-08-06). Activists press for longer, closer DNC protest route in Chicago. newarab.com 
With less than two weeks until the start of the Democratic National Convention, a The Coalition to March on the DNC, who have sued the city of
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris picks Minnesota governor Tim Walz as running mate. newarab.com 
Walz had been on a shortlist with a string of other
(2024-08-06). UK: British Muslim leaders urge peace as far-right riots spread. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem shares far-right messaging on UK riots. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Tunisian court jails four presidential candidates and bars them from elections. newarab.com 
A The ruling reinforces the fears of opposition parties, candidates, and human rights groups who have accused authorities of using arbitrary restrictions and intimidation in order to ensure the re-election of Saied in a vote set for 7 October. | The decision was i…
(2024-08-06). PA president Mahmoud Abbas: Gaza must be run by PLO post-war. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority president In an interview with a Russian media outlet, Abbas expressed his categorical rejection of
(2024-08-06). Pro-Gaza MPs call for action against anti-Islam hatred in the UK. newarab.com 
(2024-08-06). Zarah Sultana treatment 'highlights UK media bias', critics say. newarab.com 
Viewers and critics have called out UK daytime show Good Morning Britain (GMB) over an exchange between presenters and guests, with Sultana, 30, discussed the shocking violence which The far-right violence, which first broke out in North West England's Southport on Tuesday, was a…
(2024-08-06). France beat Egypt 3—1 to reach first Olympic final in 40 years. newarab.com 
Hosts France fought back after conceding their first goal in the tournament when Mahmoud Saber grabbed a stunning lead for Egypt before Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled with a late strike. | Mateta got a double before Michael Olise scored in extra time to earn Thie…
(2024-08-06). WSJ 'admits' unable to verify claims against Gaza UNRWA staff. newarab.com 
The The claim, allegedly based on
(2024-08-06). Nearly 400 arrested in UK anti-Muslim far-right riots. newarab.com 
The UK government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with On Monday, six people were arrested and several police officers injured when they were attacked by rioters hurling bricks and fireworks in Plymouth, southern England. | Officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, were attacked…
(2024-08-06). Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying. newarab.com 
Olympic boxer The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous Olympic experience on Sunday night in an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press. | "I send a message to all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Oly…
(2024-08-06). Stock markets plunge on US recession fears. newarab.com 
Wall Street's tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index tumbled 6.3 percent at the open, with the S&P 500 falling 4.2 percent and the Dow dropping 2.7 percent. | Major European indices were down around three percent in afternoon trading. | Tokyo's Nikkei sank more…
(2024-08-06). Why France is risking Algeria's gas for Morocco's friendship. newarab.com 
After years of diplomatic tensions, France has reversed course on its decades-old position by In late July, Paris formally endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed territory, declaring that "the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty." | As expected, Algeria promptly recalled its ambassador and hinted at possible sanctions against Paris. |
(2024-08-06). Venezuela's Public Ministry to Open Criminal Investigation into González and Machado (+Self-Proclamation). orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Public Ministry announced the opening of a criminal investigation against former candidate Edmundo González and María Machado following the publication of a statement in which they proclaimed themselves as winners of the presidential elections. | According to the attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, the investigation is aimed at determining their responsibility in the alleged commission of multiple crimes that threaten the peace of the Venezuelan people. | In the document signed by Gonzalez and Machado, the far-right politicians incite members of the police and military to disobey the…
(2024-08-06). US Gov't Cites Groups it Funds to Allege Electoral 'Fraud' in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
The US State Department, which has backed several coup attempts in Venezuela, claimed opposition candidate Edmundo González won the July 28 presidential election. But as supposed "evidence", it cited unverifiable accusations made by groups funded by the US government. | By Ben Norton — Aug 3, 2024 | The US State Department, which has
(2024-08-06). Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister and Leaves Bangladesh Following Mass Protests. orinocotribune.com The protests, initially led by students demanding reforms in the quota system in government jobs, took a violent turn in the last weeks of July | Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman The Army chief also claimed to have taken full responsibility over the government, promising that an interim government would be formed soon after consulting all the…
(2024-08-06). What is Petro, Lula, and AMLO's Diplomatic Strategy for Venezuela? orinocotribune.com By Ociel Alí López — Aug 2, 2024 | Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have become key players in curbing lawsuits, sanctions and offensives against Venezuela as tensions simmer after the July 28 elections. | "The scrutiny is the conclusion of any electoral process," said President Petro recently. "It must be transparent and ensure peace and democracy." Petro's statement reaffirmed his commitment to preventing further foreign interference in Venezuela's institutional processes. | Petro is confident that the solution lies in the hands of Venezuela and no…
(2024-08-06). Expert: Attack on CNE's Website Was of Unprecedented Magnitude. orinocotribune.com 
Many theories have been circulated by the opposition since the evening of July 28 alleging that the electoral system has been fraudulently manipulated to steal the elections from Edmundo González, a right-wing, US-backed candidate supported by Venezuela's María Corina Machado. Alba Ciudad interviewed Víctor Theoktisto, a computer science professor at the prestigious Simón Bolívar University, regarding the many doubts that have been promulgated regarding the Venezuelan Electoral System. | In Venezuela, the elections of last Sunday, July 28, ended normally. The president of the National Electoral Council, Elvis Amo…
(2024-08-06). Former Opposition Candidate González Proclaims Himself 'President-Elect' of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan far-right announced through social media the self-proclamation of its former presidential candidate, Edmundo González. This move was condemned by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to President Maduro, González is assuming the role of Guaidó version 2.0. | It is important to note that on August 2, Maduro said that "the US government, together with Elon Musk and the fascist international including Milei, are at the forefront of a destabilization process and a coup d'état against the Venezuelan people and democracy." | Maduro labeled the group of governments comprised of Peru, Costa Rica,…
(2024-08-06). President Maduro Received Massive March For The Defense Of Peace. popularresistance.org The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro was welcomed at Miraflores Palace by the Great National March for the Defense of Peace, which brought together tens of thousands of his followers in the streets of Caracas and different cities across the Venezuelan territory. | On Saturday, August 3, President Maduro welcomed the attendees from Miraflores Palace and said: "Blessed are the majority of this country, because we won the elections thanks to the fact that a majority believed in the path of peace, because we are the only guarantee of peace." He also condemned the violence perpetrated by criminal groups and stat…
(2024-08-06). Dark Oxygen: Deep-Sea Discovery Challenges Scientific Assumptions. popularresistance.org The discovery of "dark oxygen", oxygen produced deep under the surface of the sea, is shining a light on the potential risks of deep-sea mining for metals and minerals. There has already been great controversy over plans to approve deep-sea mining activities at the international level, to meet the growing demand for critical minerals, and the recent discovery demonstrates just how little we know about marine ecosystems. | An international team of researchers recently discovered that oxygen is being made by potato-shaped metallic nodules deep under the surface of the Pacific Ocean. In July, their findings, which t…
(2024-08-06). Recognizing The Economic Need For Undocumented Immigrants. popularresistance.org The conversation around undocumented immigrants in California is inherently political, tied up in dogma and imagery. And because the state has more undocumented people than any other, it often functions as a surrogate for the national debate. | To some researchers studying it, that's too bad — not because the human and political components of the discussion should be ignored, but because there's a bigger picture at play in California: The state simply wouldn't function without the work of undocumented immigrants. | Quietly, in the spaces beyond rhetoric, a host of different industries understand that truth.
(2024-08-06). New Contract Equalizes Protections Across University Of Maryland. popularresistance.org Workers at nine of 12 schools in the University System of Maryland are now protected under the first-ever system-wide union contract. | The new agreement raises wages, establishes health and safety protections, and guarantees permanent salaried positions for contractual employees after two years of service. The changes affect around 5,700 employees, from Frostburg to the Eastern Shore. | Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union and university leaders gathered at a signing ceremony Friday to mark the official start of the standardized protections.
(2024-08-06). Waves Of Protests Follow Police Killing Of Sonya Massey. popularresistance.org On July 6, 36-year-old Black woman Sonya Massey was shot and killed by white police officer Sean Grayson after inviting the police into her own home, seeking protection from a potential intruder. On July 22, body camera footage was released to the public of Massey's killing, shocking the nation and harkening to previous examples of police violence against Black people. | The body camera footage that has emerged has shed light on a particularly disgusting case of police impunity. As a result, protests have erupted over the past few weeks across the country, including in major cities such as New York City, Los Ange…
(2024-08-06). Caitlin Johnstone: Backing the Worst Aggressor. scheerpost.com 
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo from Wikimedia Commons by the White House from Oct. 18, 2023. By Caitlin Johnstone / CaitlinJohnstone.com U.S. President Joe Biden — if you feel like pretending Biden is still serving as president and still making the decisions in the White House — has pledged …
(2024-08-06). US Defense Secretary Austin revokes plea deal with 9/11 defendants. wsws.org On Friday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin unilaterally overturned a guilty plea agreement reached by prosecutors with lawyers for three 9/11 defendants held at Guantánamo Bay, essentially defending their torture by the CIA.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris Selecting Tim Walz Is A Major Win For People Who Value Humanity Generally, But It Doesn't Mean Black People Can Take Eyes Off The Prize. newsone.com 
Laws that provided some protections for Black people, and which Black people worked and died to have enacted (and other communities benefitted from as well) were designed to repair the generational harms borne of at least three centuries of slavery, torture, murder, theft, social exclusion and domestic terrorism. Reclaiming the landscape on these fronts must be priority if there is to be anything that even resembles an equitable democracy.
(2024-08-06). Frenzy Over Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Reveals Anti-Trans Absurdity on the Right. truthout.org When Algerian boxer Imane Khelif beat her competitor Angela Carini in just 46 seconds during an Olympic bout, it set off a firestorm. Right-wing media was quick to regurgitate false claims about Khelif's gender. And those claims were spread in the United States by the same anti-LGBTQ groups fighting legal battles against federal civil rights protections for queer and trans students. |
(2024-08-06). Amnesty Report Details a "Human Rights Crisis" in the Wake of "Dobbs" Ruling. truthout.org For nearly 50 years in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court asserted that the U.S. Constitution protected the right to access abortion under Roe v. Wade. But on June 24, 2022, the Dobbs decision changed that and allowed states to make their own laws about who can have access to abortion care, and under what circumstances. Since then, 14 states have banned abortion, and six states have… |
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh's President Dissolves Parliament After Prime Minister's Resignation. truthout.org We get an update from Dhaka, where Bangladesh's president dissolved Parliament on Tuesday, a day after the long-ruling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid a wave of student protests. The military says an interim government will be formed to lead the country to new elections, but its makeup remains unclear, with many students demanding the installation of Nobel Prize… |
(2024-08-06). MN Gov. Tim Walz Is Selected as Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential Running Mate. truthout.org Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has been selected by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her vice presidential running mate in the 2024 presidential election in November. Harris confirmed her choice early Tuesday morning on her campaign's social media accounts. "I am proud to announce that I've asked Tim Walz to be my running mate," Harris said in a post on X, the site formerly known… |
(2024-08-06). Colorado Fails to Collect Enough Signatures for Any Anti-Trans Ballot Initiative. truthout.org On Monday, Protect Kids Colorado announced at a sparsely attended press conference that all its anti-transgender ballot initiatives failed to meet the signature requirements to appear on the 2024 ballot. The initiatives included a forced outing bill and a transgender sports ban, as well as previously failed measures such as banning gender-affirming care for trans youth. Colorado joins a series of… |
(2024-08-06). Last Week, 9 in 10 Americans Had No Opinion of Walz. That's About to Change. truthout.org Shortly before 9 am ET, "multiple sources" told CNN and others that Kamala Harris had chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. A few minutes later, the campaign confirmed the choice. Walz doesn't come from a truly swing state, as did other reputed short list candidates, such as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. But he does come from the Midwest… |
(2024-08-06). Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Accepts Call to Lead Bangladesh's Interim Government. truthout.org The leader of student protests over jobs and economic injustice in Bangladesh in recent weeks said Tuesday that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus had accepted the students' call for him to take over the country's interim government, following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A spokesperson for the country's president, Mohammed Shahabuddin, told the Associated Press… |
(2024-08-06). Arizona Judge Tosses Right-Wing Group's Challenge to Abortion Ballot Measure. truthout.org An Arizona state judge has rejected challenges from an anti-abortion group to a constitutional initiative seeking to expand abortion rights in the state and set to appear on the November 2024 ballot. The proposed amendment seeks to establish "a fundamental right to abortion" in Arizona, limiting the state's "ability to interfere with that right before fetal viability" — typically understood… |
(2024-08-06). Nine UNRWA Staff Dismissed for Possible Role in Hamas Attack. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). Statement of Stop WW3 coalition on assassination of Hamas negotiator. workers.org 
The following is the statement of the STOP the WW3 International Peace Initiative on the assassination of Dr. Ismail Haniyeh. Ismail Haniyeh. Ismail Haniyeh is no longer with us. He, who devoted his whole life to the decolonization of Palestine and died for Palestine, was murdered by the mechanisms the . . . |
(2024-08-06). Congratulations to Venezuela and re-elected President Nicolás Maduro Moros! workers.org 
Workers World is publishing, without editing, various statements from anti-imperialist media to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. Published in Struggle — La Lucha on July 30, 2024, along with a version in . . . |
(2024-08-06). Cuba denounces attempted coup in Venezuela. workers.org 
This statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba first appeared in Granma, Cuba's official newspaper, on Aug. 1, 2024, titled: "Cuba denounces the irresponsible attempts to resort to violence and destabilization with the aim of producing a coup in Venezuela." Photo: Granma On July 28, 2024, the Venezuelan . . . |
(2024-08-06). Where did disinformation fuelling the UK far-right riots come from? aljazeera.com Investigations show conspiracy theorists and far-right groups spread disinformation in UK riots.
(2024-08-06). UK riots raise the spectre of racism and evoke haunting memories. aljazeera.com As mobs flaunt footage of their hate crimes, ethnic minorities and asylum seekers in Britain are paralysed with fear.
(2024-08-06). Venezuela launches probe against opposition leaders Gonzalez, Machado. aljazeera.com Opposition leader and presidential candidate investigated over appeal to army, police 'to take the side of the people'.
(2024-08-06). Far-right riots continue in UK, nearly 400 arrested in week of violence. aljazeera.com Rioting and clashes with police have been reported in Belfast, Darlington and southern port city of Plymouth.
(2024-08-06). Rebels in Indonesia's Papua kill New Zealand pilot in second plane attack. aljazeera.com Glen Malcolm Conning was shot dead in a remote central village, 19 months after another pilot was taken captive.
(2024-08-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 893. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 893rd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-06). Min Aung Hlaing admits pressure after Myanmar anti-coup forces claim base. aljazeera.com Anti-coup fighters claimed to have taken control of key military base in northeastern Lashio over the weekend.
(2024-08-06). At least five US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq military base. aljazeera.com Two Katyusha rockets were fired at Ain al-Assad airbase. An Iraqi security source said they fell inside the base.
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh frees Hasina rival Khaleda Zia from house arrest. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-06). Is a sub-Saharan 'African Spring' in the offing? aljazeera.com The success of the anti-government demonstrations in Kenya is inspiring others in the region to take action.
(2024-08-06). Google has illegal monopoly over internet search, US judge rules. aljazeera.com The case depicted Google as a technological bully that methodically thwarted competition to protect its search engine.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Walz as VP in US election: Reports. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh protesters want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead government. aljazeera.com Yunus, known as the 'banker to the poor', is the choice of the student movement to head the new interim government.
(2024-08-06). Analyzing The Regime Change Sequence That Toppled Bangladesh's Long-Serving Prime Minister. thealtworld.com Here's how everything unfolded from the start of this summer's initially peaceful student-led protests against the judiciary's reimposition of a contentious government job quota system to the spree of urban terrorism that ultimately forced the country's long-serving leader to flee for her life to India. | Casual news consumers don't know much about Bangladesh apart from it being a South Asian country that just experienced a regime change, but it's also the eighth-most-populous country with one of the world's largest textile industries and a highly geostrategic position. Bangladesh borders India's Northeast States…
(2024-08-06). Big Brother is already at work! Urgent resistance before it's too late… cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Solidarity with Kenyan people! cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). The fourth CADTM-Africa University, in coordination with the World March of Women (WMW) and the National Forum on Economic and Social Strategies (FNSES). cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Final Statement of the 2024 Summer University organised by ATTAC Maroc in Agadir on July 19, 20 and 21, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
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(2024-08-06). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-06). How Bad Was the July Jobs Report? counterpunch.org 
After arguing for over a year that it was time for the Fed to start lowering rates to avoid an economic slowdown, I feel a need to give a bit of pushback against all the folks who are now rushing to agree with me. To be clear, I absolutely think the Fed should lower rates,
(2024-08-06). VP Harris Chooses Democracy Champion Tim Walz as Running Mate. commondreams.org Today, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 election. A former high school teacher, National Guard veteran, and congressman, Walz has a long, distinguished record of service to his country and community. Stand Up America's Founder & President, Sean Eldridge, issued the …
(2024-08-06). Indivisible's Statement on Harris's Choice of Governor Tim Walz as a Running Mate. commondreams.org Today, Indivisible released the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris's announcement on her selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 Presidential election: "Indivisible congratulates Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz on their historic ticket. Harris's selection of Governor Walz is an exciting and strategic choice …
(2024-08-06). James Baldwin: Wake the Children Sleeping. commondreams.org 
Amidst surging racism in what he ruefully called our "glittering republic," we mark the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, the incandescent writer, orator, and "disturber of the peace" fiercely committed to telling the truth about race in America. As a black, queer man who channeled his rage into his work, he called on his countrymen …
(2024-08-06). Can the Left Support Resistance in Venezuela Without Promoting US Hegemony? counterpunch.org 
Distance and lack of information allows orientalists to misrepresent the people and contexts of the Global South. In doing so it denies their full humanity. Given that it is generally done as a way of engaging in the politics of the Global North — broadly understood to include the identity-work of individuals and groups as well — it is a form of imperialism. It essentially uses the Global South as a resource base for consumption in the Global North.
(2024-08-06). The Role of Ancient DNA in Modern Traits. counterpunch.org 
Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. An international team of researchers examined 732 post-mortem brain samples and identified variations in DNA associated with different psychiatric conditions, which they cross-referenced with data from large genetic studies.
(2024-08-06). Shaky Sheehy Calls for Dubious Reinforcements. counterpunch.org It appears Tim Sheehy, hand-picked by Republican Party honchos to challenge Jon Tester for one of Montana's Senate seats, must be feeling a little shaky about the race. Despite tons of out-of-state money flowing into his campaign Sheehy apparently thinks the increasingly befuddled Donald Trump will come to his rescue in Bozeman next week. What's
(2024-08-06). The Undemocratic Reality of Capitalism. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-06). Seeing the Light of Secular Humanism. counterpunch.org 
The invention of the telescope was more important than that of the steam engine, the transistor, the internet, or artificial intelligence. The telescope changed humankind's understanding of the world. The Greek philosopher, Aristarchus, conceived of a heliocentric solar system in which the planets revolved around the sun. Christian revelation preached an opposing view, that the
(2024-08-06). The Secret to Tax-Dodging in America: Be Rich. counterpunch.org 
By all appearances, Donald Trump has cut a sweet deal with a dozen or two of America's richest billionaires: Finance his campaign and he'll keep their federal taxes super low — or even lower them — once he's sitting back in the White House. How much do billionaires like this deal? This much: In April,
(2024-08-06). Project 2025 and Some Poison Gas for the Future. counterpunch.org 
The right-wing Republicans . . . the Christian nationalists . . . have hoisted their flag: Project 2025, a.k.a., Project Hell on Earth, and it's coming to a future near you. Or so they believe (and hope). But the Democrats are on our side! They won't let it happen, right? While the deep right puts forth
(2024-08-06). "Learned Helplessness" and the 2024 Election. counterpunch.org 
Imagine my surprise when, nearly eight months ago, commenting on the state of the country as it approached the 2024 presidential election, New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg noted that "Biden has set himself the task of trying to jolt the country out of its learned helplessness in the face of Trump's exhausting provocations." Unbeknownst to most Americans, that
(2024-08-06). US Completes Withdrawal From Last Base in Niger. news.antiwar.com The US military announced Monday that its forces have completed a withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger well ahead of a September 15 deadline for US forces to exit the country. "The US Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of US forces …
(2024-08-06). US Gives Ukraine $3.9 Billion in 'Direct Budgetary Aid'. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Monday that Ukraine had received $3.9 billion from the US in the form of "direct budgetary aid," which is disbursed directly to the Ukrainian government through the World Bank. The aid is meant to fund government services, salaries, pensions, social assistance programs, and other types of spending. It has …
(2024-08-06). Russia Warns Ukraine Cost for Peace Will Increase as War Drags On. news.antiwar.com Sergey Shoigu, the head of Russia's Security Council, warned Tuesday that the longer the war in Ukraine goes on, the higher the cost will be for Ukraine to achieve peace. "Each day it waits to make this decision [to settle the conflict] results in the loss of control over another part of the territories that …
(2024-08-06). Democracy Now! 2024-08-06 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 6, 2024…
(2024-08-06). Google Is a Monopoly: Judge Rules Against Tech Giant in Landmark Antitrust Case. democracynow.org In the biggest antitrust case in decades, a federal judge ruled Monday that Google illegally maintains a monopoly over the online search industry, using its market dominance to shut out competitors and limit user choice. "Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for D.C. wrote in his ruling. What remedies will be demanded by the government is the next stage of the lawsuit, which is also likely to be appealed all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court, says antitrust expert Matt Stoller. But the ruling is certain to have far-re…
(2024-08-06). It's Tim Walz: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor as Her Running Mate. democracynow.org 
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a favorite of many progressives in the Democratic Party, to be her running mate in the 2024 presidential race. They are set to hold their first joint campaign rally this evening. We get analysis from John Nichols, The Nation's national affairs correspondent.
(2024-08-06). Update from Dhaka: As Bangladesh Overturns Authoritarian Rule, Protesters Demand Democratic Gov't. democracynow.org 
We get an update from Dhaka, where Bangladesh's president dissolved Parliament on Tuesday, a day after the long-ruling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country amid a wave of student protests. The military says an interim government will be formed to lead the country to new elections, but its makeup remains unclear, with many students demanding the installation of Nobel Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus as interim prime minister. More than 400 people have been killed in a violent crackdown since protests began over anger at a quota system for government jobs. We are joined by Tanjeem…
(2024-08-06). "Historic": Black Farmers Celebrate $2 Billion Payout for USDA Discrimination, Still Seek Debt Relief. democracynow.org 
We look at the historic $2 billion payout by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to farmers who experienced systemic discrimination when applying to the USDA's farm loan programs. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has documented how USDA administrators routinely denied loans to Black farmers and other farmers of color for many decades, contributing to a massive decline in the amount of Black-owned farms in the United States. "This is a very, very historic payout for Black farmers," says John Boyd, a fourth-generation Black farmer and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, who notes…
(2024-08-05). Paris 2024 | Zou Jingyuan wins men's parallel bars title. ecns.cn Zou Jingyuan captured the men's parallel bars title on Monday for China's second gymnastics gold medal at Paris Olympics.
(2024-08-06). (W.E. Talk) Eight-time Olympian Oksana Chusovitina: Competitions organized by China are always well-planned, which means a lot to athletes. ecns.cn "As an athlete, I think China has an outstanding organization in its Olympic events," said Gymnastics veteran Chusovitina, who has participated in competitions organized by China many times. She added those competitions are always well-planned with everything being in order, which means a lot to the athletes.
(2024-08-06). HKSAR opens National Security Exhibition Gallery. ecns.cn The National Security Exhibition Gallery in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is set to open on Wednesday, held an opening ceremony on Tuesday with the aim of enhancing public awareness and understanding of national security.
(2024-08-05). Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage. ecns.cn
(2024-08-06). Ukraine deploys U.S. F-16 fighter jets. ecns.cn Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s within the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the U.S.-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia started its special military operation.
(2024-08-05). Ukraine deploys U.S. F-16 fighter jets. ecns.cn Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s within the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the U.S.-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia started its special military operation.
(2024-08-06). China Face(11): Li Yuehong. ecns.cn China's veteran shooter Li Yuehong finally won his maiden gold medal in his thrid Olympics after victory in men's 25m rapid fire pistol on Monday.
(2024-08-06). Xi stresses preserving China's cultural, natural heritage. ecns.cn
(2024-08-05). (W.E. Talk) Gymnastics legend Oksana Chusovitina fascinated with Chinese Kung Fu. ecns.cn As an ardent fan of Chinese culture, 48-year-old gymnast and Olympian Oksana Chusovitina shared her own stories with China News Network. | She said, "Someone told me about the Great Wall. Later I saw it on the Internet and was deeply attracted to it. Then I fell in love with Chinese Kung Fu. After arriving in China, I went to a Kung Fu Theater and the performance totally blew my mind."
(2024-08-05). Young netizens use 'momo' name to hide identity. ecns.cn Many young Chinese people have adopted "momo" as their alias on social media platforms so they can speak more freely and protect their privacy, while avoiding online confrontation and harassment.
(2024-08-05). (W.E. Talk) Expert: NATO's enlargement harms regional security and global stability. ecns.cn In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhu Feng, executive dean of the School of International Studies at Nanjing University, noted that the U.S. aims to extend NATO's military objectives beyond Europe, and further interfere in Asia-Pacific affairs."It will be a significant disruption and harm to regional security and global stability," Zhu stressed.
(2024-08-06). China Face(9): Zhang Boheng. ecns.cn On Monday local time, China's Zhang Boheng won the bronze medal in the men's horizontal bar final at the Paris Olympics, earning his third medal at this year's Olympics.
(2024-08-06). (W.E. Talk) Gymnastics legend Oksana Chusovitina fascinated with Chinese Kung Fu. ecns.cn As an ardent fan of Chinese culture, 48-year-old gymnast and Olympian Oksana Chusovitina shared her own stories with China News Network. | She said, "Someone told me about the Great Wall. Later I saw it on the Internet and was deeply attracted to it. Then I fell in love with Chinese Kung Fu. After arriving in China, I went to a Kung Fu Theater and the performance totally blew my mind."
(2024-08-05). Paris 2024 | China's Li Yuehong wins men's 25m rapid fire pistol gold. ecns.cn Gold medalist Li Yuehong of China attends the awarding ceremony after the 25m rapid fire pistol men's final of shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Chateauroux, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
(2024-08-06). China Face(10): Sheng Lihao. ecns.cn Sheng Lihao, a 19-year-old Chinese marksman, claimed the Paris Olympic title in the men's 10m air rifle event on July 29, adding to his victory in the 10m air rifle mixed team event along with Huang Yuting.
(2024-08-05). Butter sculptures exhibited in Xizang. ecns.cn he butter sculptures are handmade by lamas in shapes of Buddha figurines, trees, flowers, birds and animals. The butter sculptures of Qiongke monastery was listed as the 5th batch of of intangible cultural heritage in 2018.
(2024-08-06). Chinese and Russian athletes join to promote cooperation in winter sports. ecns.cn Moreover, the Pangqing Tongjian International Skating Club in Beijing, founded by Tong and his partner both on and off the ice, Pang Qing, is set to collaborate with Mishin's figure skating club to share coaching resources.
(2024-08-05). (W.E. Talk) Gymnastics legend Chusovitina: China a front-runner of early childhood sports education. ecns.cn In a recent interview with China News Network, Gymnastics legend Oksana Chusovitina said she was impressed that the young Chinese athletes are strong because Chinese children have started exercising ever since they are in the kindergarten. "I've never seen this," she said.
(2024-08-05). Relief funds allocated in Sichuan after flash flood. ecns.cn Fifty million yuan ($7 million) has been allocated to the Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province as relief funds in after a flash flood and mudslide hit a village in Kangding, the prefecture's capital.
(2024-08-05). CrowdStrike incident exposed U.S. a hacking empire: China's state security authority. ecns.cn Last month, a flawed software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike crippled computers-running Microsoft Windows at organizations, causing major IT outages, taking out banks, airlines and businesses globally.
(2024-08-06). Tourist detained for vandalizing Great Wall. ecns.cn A tourist was detained and fined recently for scribbling her name on the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing using a key recently. Police tracked her down and apprehended her at the Summer Palace, reported the Beijing Daily.
(2024-08-05). (W.E. Talk) Deng Yaping and Oksana Chusovitina: best wishes to athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics. ecns.cn
(2024-08-05). Light-rail interchange for Macao-Zhuhai connection completed. ecns.cn A cross-border light railway link connecting the Macao Special Administrative Region and Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, is one step closer to completion.
(2024-08-05). European markets fall over concern about U.S. economy. ecns.cn Concern in Europe about the health of the United States economy led to sharp falls in the continent's stock markets on Monday.
(2024-08-05). Mandarin teachers get ready for Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn A total of 175 Chinese language teachers for primary and middle schools will begin their careers in Saudi Arabia in mid August.
(2024-08-05). China Face(11): Li Yuehong. ecns.cn China's veteran shooter Li Yuehong finally won his maiden gold medal in his thrid Olympics after victory in men's 25m rapid fire pistol on Monday.
(2024-08-06). RMB rebound trend to continue. ecns.cn The renminbi has rebounded moderately since late July, thanks to a slight improvement in the external environment and rising market confidence boosted by a number of economic stimulus measures, and this trend is likely to extend into the following months.
(2024-08-06). Polluters held liable to restore environment. ecns.cn China has adopted a restorative justice approach to handling environmental pollution cases as part of efforts to enhance its ecological governance system, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Monday.
(2024-08-05). Cambodia starts work on $1.7 bln project. ecns.cn Cambodia hosted on Monday a groundbreaking ceremony for Funan Techo Canal, a $1.7 billion project that will link the country's capital Phnom Penh to the sea.
(2024-08-05). HKSAR opens National Security Exhibition Gallery. ecns.cn The National Security Exhibition Gallery in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is set to open on Wednesday, held an opening ceremony on Tuesday with the aim of enhancing public awareness and understanding of national security.
(2024-08-06). Cambodia starts work on $1.7 bln project. ecns.cn Cambodia hosted on Monday a groundbreaking ceremony for Funan Techo Canal, a $1.7 billion project that will link the country's capital Phnom Penh to the sea.
(2024-08-05). China and Switzerland pledge joint efforts for Middle East peace and stability. ecns.cn China and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to keep making positive contributions to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, an official said on Monday.
(2024-08-06). (W.E. Talk) Gymnastics legend Chusovitina: China a front-runner of early childhood sports education. ecns.cn In a recent interview with China News Network, Gymnastics legend Oksana Chusovitina said she was impressed that the young Chinese athletes are strong because Chinese children have started exercising ever since they are in the kindergarten. "I've never seen this," she said.
(2024-08-05). Chinese-backed tunnel in Peru competed construction. ecns.cn The Chancay Tunnel in Peru, constructed by China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, has been completed, achieving this critical milestone 10 days ahead of schedule, according to the group on Monday.
(2024-08-06). (W.E. Talk) Deng Yaping and Oksana Chusovitina: best wishes to athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics. ecns.cn
(2024-08-05). Tourist detained for vandalizing Great Wall. ecns.cn A tourist was detained and fined recently for scribbling her name on the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing using a key recently. Police tracked her down and apprehended her at the Summer Palace, reported the Beijing Daily.
(2024-08-06). Mandarin teachers get ready for Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn A total of 175 Chinese language teachers for primary and middle schools will begin their careers in Saudi Arabia in mid August.
(2024-08-06). Butter sculptures exhibited in Xizang. ecns.cn he butter sculptures are handmade by lamas in shapes of Buddha figurines, trees, flowers, birds and animals. The butter sculptures of Qiongke monastery was listed as the 5th batch of of intangible cultural heritage in 2018.
(2024-08-06). Young netizens use 'momo' name to hide identity. ecns.cn Many young Chinese people have adopted "momo" as their alias on social media platforms so they can speak more freely and protect their privacy, while avoiding online confrontation and harassment.
(2024-08-05). China Face(8): Zou Jingyuan. ecns.cn Zou Jingyuan overcame a shoulder injury to capture the men's parallel bars title on Monday for China's second gymnastics gold medal at Paris Olympics.Zou was seen nursing his right shoulder after Sunday's rings final, in which he collected a silver. He said afterwards the injury affected his training.
(2024-08-05). China Coast Guard confronts Philippine ships in South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard took action over the weekend against Philippine ships that approached a Philippine patrol vessel staying illegally near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, according to a Chinese spokesman.
(2024-08-05). Chinese and Russian athletes join to promote cooperation in winter sports. ecns.cn Moreover, the Pangqing Tongjian International Skating Club in Beijing, founded by Tong and his partner both on and off the ice, Pang Qing, is set to collaborate with Mishin's figure skating club to share coaching resources.
(2024-08-05). Cross-border rail link welcomes first Laotian drivers. ecns.cn The first batch of Laotian drivers on the China-Laos Railway has received the license allowing them to drive the bullet train independently, opening a new chapter for Laos' railway industry.
(2024-08-05). (W.E. Talk) Eight-time Olympian Oksana Chusovitina: Competitions organized by China are always well-planned, which means a lot to athletes. ecns.cn "As an athlete, I think China has an outstanding organization in its Olympic events," said Gymnastics veteran Chusovitina, who has participated in competitions organized by China many times. She added those competitions are always well-planned with everything being in order, which means a lot to the athletes.
(2024-08-05). Nanjing project sets refund precedent. ecns.cn Chances are greater that homebuyers — long troubled by overdue housing deliveries nationwide — will be able to get their down payments back.
(2024-08-05). Chengdu expo lays out examples for better ecological development. ecns.cn China has set good examples on how to balance economic development with ecology to create a more sustainable way to live, according to horticultural experts attending the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
(2024-08-06). Nanjing project sets refund precedent. ecns.cn Chances are greater that homebuyers — long troubled by overdue housing deliveries nationwide — will be able to get their down payments back.
(2024-08-06). U.S. anti-doping agency displays double standards, cross-border jurisdiction to cover own flaws: CHINADA. ecns.cn China's Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) released a statement on Tuesday, saying that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has once again displayed typical double standards trying its best to clear American athletes on one hand.
(2024-08-05). Asia manufacturing PMI tops 50 for seven consecutive months. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector stood at 50.8 in July, mildly down 0.3 percentage point from the previous month, remaining above 50 for seven consecutive months.
(2024-08-06). Traffics on China's No. 318 national highway restored after mudslide. ecns.cn Ten people had been killed and 17 others remained missing as of Monday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of on Saturday.
(2024-08-05). China Face(9): Zhang Boheng. ecns.cn On Monday local time, China's Zhang Boheng won the bronze medal in the men's horizontal bar final at the Paris Olympics, earning his third medal at this year's Olympics.
(2024-08-06). EconoScope | The 'Foie Gras' legend of Linqu County. ecns.cn French foie gras has become an "invisible local specialty" of Linqu County in Weifang, a small city that produces 5 million Landes geese annually in central Shandong, yielding 5,000 tons of this fatty liver pate each year.
(2024-08-06). Chengdu expo lays out examples for better ecological development. ecns.cn China has set good examples on how to balance economic development with ecology to create a more sustainable way to live, according to horticultural experts attending the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
(2024-08-05). Traffics on China's No. 318 national highway restored after mudslide. ecns.cn Ten people had been killed and 17 others remained missing as of Monday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of on Saturday.
(2024-08-05). Pan Zhanle leads China to historic victory in medley relay. ecns.cn The standout performance came from Wenzhou's Pan Zhanle, whose extraordinary freestyle split of 45.92 seconds in the final leg catapulted China from third to first place.
(2024-08-06). Light-rail interchange for Macao-Zhuhai connection completed. ecns.cn A cross-border light railway link connecting the Macao Special Administrative Region and Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, is one step closer to completion.
(2024-08-06). (W.E. Talk) Expert: NATO's enlargement harms regional security and global stability. ecns.cn In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhu Feng, executive dean of the School of International Studies at Nanjing University, noted that the U.S. aims to extend NATO's military objectives beyond Europe, and further interfere in Asia-Pacific affairs."It will be a significant disruption and harm to regional security and global stability," Zhu stressed.
(2024-08-06). Chinese-backed tunnel in Peru competed construction. ecns.cn The Chancay Tunnel in Peru, constructed by China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, has been completed, achieving this critical milestone 10 days ahead of schedule, according to the group on Monday.
(2024-08-05). U.S. anti-doping agency displays double standards, cross-border jurisdiction to cover own flaws: CHINADA. ecns.cn China's Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) released a statement on Tuesday, saying that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has once again displayed typical double standards trying its best to clear American athletes on one hand.
(2024-08-06). Paris 2024 | China's Li Yuehong wins men's 25m rapid fire pistol gold. ecns.cn Gold medalist Li Yuehong of China attends the awarding ceremony after the 25m rapid fire pistol men's final of shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Chateauroux, France, Aug. 5, 2024.
(2024-08-05). RMB rebound trend to continue. ecns.cn The renminbi has rebounded moderately since late July, thanks to a slight improvement in the external environment and rising market confidence boosted by a number of economic stimulus measures, and this trend is likely to extend into the following months.
(2024-08-05). EconoScope | The 'Foie Gras' legend of Linqu County. ecns.cn French foie gras has become an "invisible local specialty" of Linqu County in Weifang, a small city that produces 5 million Landes geese annually in central Shandong, yielding 5,000 tons of this fatty liver pate each year.
(2024-08-05). Feng ends Olympic medal drought with discus silver. ecns.cn China's discus thrower Feng Bin matched the best ever performance by a Chinese discus thrower in the Olympic Games as she won her first Olympic medal, a silver, at the third time of asking in Paris on Monday night.
(2024-08-06). Paris 2024 | Zou Jingyuan wins men's parallel bars title. ecns.cn Zou Jingyuan captured the men's parallel bars title on Monday for China's second gymnastics gold medal at Paris Olympics.
(2024-08-05). Polluters held liable to restore environment. ecns.cn China has adopted a restorative justice approach to handling environmental pollution cases as part of efforts to enhance its ecological governance system, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Monday.
(2024-08-05). China Face(10): Sheng Lihao. ecns.cn Sheng Lihao, a 19-year-old Chinese marksman, claimed the Paris Olympic title in the men's 10m air rifle event on July 29, adding to his victory in the 10m air rifle mixed team event along with Huang Yuting.
(2024-08-06). CrowdStrike incident exposed U.S. a hacking empire: China's state security authority. ecns.cn Last month, a flawed software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike crippled computers-running Microsoft Windows at organizations, causing major IT outages, taking out banks, airlines and businesses globally.
(2024-08-06). Asia manufacturing PMI tops 50 for seven consecutive months. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector stood at 50.8 in July, mildly down 0.3 percentage point from the previous month, remaining above 50 for seven consecutive months.
(2024-08-06). EMF Alert: World Council for Health calls for an immediate and thorough investigation into the deaths of the children at primary school in Liverpool. expose-news.com Two young children at a primary school in Liverpool, UK, have died. Could the dangerously high EMF signal from an adjacent 4G LTE mast be a contributing factor? The Invisible Danger: Electromagnetic …
(2024-08-06). The PCR test can kill you — and could be used to vaccinate you (and anyone who denies this is a fool). expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman penned this article three and a half years ago warning about the dangers of PCR tests and their misuse. He cited instances where the test caused health issues such …
(2024-08-06). "Nasty fibres" given off by wind turbine blades are as dangerous as asbestos. expose-news.com Wind turbines are not only damaging to the environment and wildlife, but they pose risks to human health as well. In the following article, Norwegian historian Stephan Sander-Faes highlights recent reports that …
(2024-08-06). Committee of 300 Treasury Certificate may show how the global money system works and controls wars. expose-news.com Dr. Daniel Nagase shared a document yesterday which purports to be a Committee of 300 Treasury Certificate issued in 2007 listing all the bank accounts and balances held by King Santiago S. …
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters. geo.tv 
People swim in the lake inside Ganabhaban, the Prime Minister's residence, after the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 5, 2024. — ReutersArmy chief plans to meet protest coordinators today.Protesters call for new govt with Yunus as its chief…
(2024-08-06). Nahid Islam — student leader who led protests against Bangladesh's Hasina. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi student leaders Asif Mahmud, Nahid Islam, and Abu Bakar Majumder, who spearheaded a movement against job quotas that turned into a call for now former PM Sheikh Hasina to resign, issue a statement in Dhaka, Bangladesh in this image released on August 6, 2024. —…
(2024-08-06). Protesters remove Mujibur Rahman's portrait at Bangladesh consulate in US. geo.tv 
After Sheikh Hasina stepped down as prime minister of Bangladesh on Monday, protesters in the United States stormed the Bangladesh consulate in New York.
(2024-08-06). US election 2024: VP Harris officially becomes Democratic presidential candidate. geo.tv 
Vice President and Democratic presidential candiate Kamala Harris smiling at a crowd gathered at an event. — AFP/FileHarris becomes 1st woman of colour to lead party ticket in election. Harris gains nearly 4,600 votes as 99% delegates cast their ballots. VP to accept her nomination during…
(2024-08-06). Homes, temples of minority community targeted in Bangladesh after Hasina ouster. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from a fire that was set on the street during a protest by students demanding the stepping down of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following quota reform protests, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 4, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-06). US urges calm in Bangladesh, salutes army role. geo.tv 
People shake hands with army personnel as they celebrate the resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh on August 5. 2024. — ReutersThe United States Monday called for calm in Bangladesh after long-ruling leader Sheikh Hasina fled, and saluted the…
(2024-08-06). Hasina likely to stay in India until UK grants asylum: reports. geo.tv 
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid.— Reutes/file Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to remain in India until the UK grants her asylum, according to Bangladeshi news channel Republic TV. The TV channel reports that India is set to…
(2024-08-06). Define Islamophobia to drive anti-Muslim hate off streets, says Labour MP. geo.tv 
An image of Labour MP Afzal Khan. — Office of Afzal Khan MP/File
(2024-08-06). Harris picks Minnesota Governor Walz as running mate. geo.tv 
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to the press after attending a meeting with US President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors at the White House in Washington, US, July 3, 2024. — Reuters Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday, opting for the Minnesota…
(2024-08-06). US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say. geo.tv 
Military vehicles of US soldiers are seen at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq January 13, 2020. — ReutersAt least five US personnel were injured in Iraq. Two Katyusha rockets fired at al Asad airbase.Blinken asks Iraqi PM to help decrease tensions.
(2024-08-06). Japan commemorates 79th anniversary of atomic bombing in Hiroshima. geo.tv 
Bonfires light up on the Motoyasu River in front of the gutted Atomic Bomb Dome ahead of the 79th anniversary of "Atomic Bomb Day" in Hiroshima, western Japan. — Reuters/File
(2024-08-06). Archaeologists uncover ancient Persian gold coins in Turkey. geo.tv 
The coins found depict a kneeling archer. —ReutersA team of archaeologists from the University of Michigan's Notion Archaeological Project discovered a hoard of gold coins from the Persian Empire in western Turkey, announced the researchers on Friday. Additionally, the…
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh parliament dissolved in line with student leaders' deadline. geo.tv 
People gather at the entrance of the parliament building a day after the resignation of ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 6, 2024. — Reuters Student leaders had set 3pm deadline for parliament's dissolution.Ex-PM and opposition leader Khaleda Zia freed…
(2024-08-06). Selected Articles: From the Glass House, a Hail of Stones Rains Down on Venezuela. globalresearch.ca 
By Since the 1920s, Venezuela has been a very unlucky country. That was when vast oil deposits were discovered on its territory. …
(2024-08-06). Whistleblower: Tulsi Gabbard Extrajudicially Put on TSA Watchlist. globalresearch.ca "Watchlist" is perhaps a euphemism; Gabbard is reportedly on a heavy-handed, secret surveillance regime — using and wasting public resources in the process, as usual — that includes a team of seven "counterterrorism" goons hounding her on every flight. | Via …
(2024-08-06). Hiroshima Day 2024. Towards a World War III Scenario: The Privatization of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War era have been scrapped. "Offensive" military actions using nuclear warheads are now described as acts of "self-defense"
(2024-08-06). From the Glass House, a Hail of Stones Rains Down on Venezuela. globalresearch.ca Since the 1920s, Venezuela has been a very unlucky country. That was when vast oil deposits were discovered on its territory. Its misfortune began when global predators grasped that it was fabulously rich. It has the largest petroleum reserves in …
(2024-08-06). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 32 Years Old Doctor Died Suddenly From a Stroke Five Days Before Graduation. globalresearch.ca Dr. Maddie Giegold's adventurous life was cut short suddenly, just five days before completing her residency. | "I've never really met anyone else like her, she's incredibly goofy," said friend Hannah Trautner. | Trautner said Giegold would do anything to make people …
(2024-08-06). Hiroshima at 79: Another Hiroshima Is Coming — Unless We Stop It Now. John Pilger. globalresearch.ca [Incisive article by the late John Pilger on the dangers of nuclear war, first published on August 8, 2022.] | UPDATE: Title was changed from "Hiroshima at 77" to "Hiroshima at 79" to reflect this year's anniversary of the bombing of …
(2024-08-06). The Ultimate Goal of the Pact for the Future: A Planetary Technocracy to Manage Global Crises on Behalf of the Global Corporatocracy. globalresearch.ca There are barely two months left until the big UN meeting Summit of the Future (September 22-23) where the "Pact for the Future" is to be signed by world leaders (heads of government and state). The pact, which essentially constitutes …
(2024-08-06). The Hiroshima Nagasaki "Dress Rehearsal": Oppenheimer and the U.S. War Department's Secret September 15, 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca The head of the Manhattan Project, General Groves was in permanent liaison with Oppenheimer. On Sept. 15, 1945 The War Department requested an estimate of the "number of bombs required to ensure our national security" against the USSR…
(2024-08-06). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-06). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-06). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). ICRC office in Gaza surrounded by hundreds of displaced civilians, was damaged by nearby shelling. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). ICRC and European Union continue successful IHL training series. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-06). Global Rallies Call for Former PM Imran Khan's Release. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-04) — Pakistani American members of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the popular and renowned cricket star, rallied across the globe August 4 calling for his release from jail and for justice in his case. Tomorrow, August 5, will be the first anniversary of his imprisonment.
(2024-08-06). Wednesday 8/21: Climate Book Club. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-06). Saturday 8/31: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Solidarity, by Astra Taylor. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-08-06). Sunday 8/11: Gaza War: US Churches Morally Must Speak Out! w/ Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac of Bethlehem. indybay.org Our Savior's Lutheran Church | 1035 Carol Ln | Lafayette, CA 94549 | Ample Free Parking / ADA accessible / Minutes from Lafayette BART station | RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xrss8……
(2024-08-06). Wednesday 8/7: Not Another Bomb – Digital Day of Action. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_teS2……
(2024-08-06). Saturday 8/10: Silence Is Complicity: A Palestinian Call to Action with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac. indybay.org Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church | 3534 Lakeshore Ave. | Oakland, CA | OR | livestream…
(2024-08-06). Wednesday 8/21: Climate Adaptation Science Fair. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-06). Don't Leave Banner Drops Unattended. indybay.org Be Careful with Banner Drops. They do not last long unattended.
(2024-08-06). Monday 8/5: Silicon Valley Kindness Awards – Sunday Friends. indybay.org Adobe World Headquarters | 345 Park Avenue | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2024-08-06). Attack on Deutsche Bahn's Railway Infrastructure — Sabotaging War & Colonialism (Germany). indybay.org DB's rail network is a central component of military infrastructure and is used by the Bundeswehr and NATO for troop movement and, together with highways, is a backbone of transporting armaments such as tanks and heavy war equipment around the world and in active theaters of war.
(2024-08-06). Monday 8/5: Where Olive Trees Weep – film showing. indybay.org Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa…
(2024-08-06). The Opening Statement — Summer 2024. indybay.org Latest newsletter from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). PDF attached.
(2024-08-06). Thursday 8/8: "the night won't end": biden's war on gaza – movie screening and discussion. indybay.org In the study room of the Oakland Public Library: Rockridge Branch. The room is up the stairs and to the right.
(2024-08-06). Sunday 8/11: Webinar: Gaza, International Law and the state of US Democracy. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/falk-gaza…
(2024-08-06). Around the mountain. indybay.org Capitalism has reached its natural limits and is now beginning to collapse under its own weight…Financial capital is beyond control and social responsibility. It has no enemies to fear, it operates globally, marauding around the globe and leaving scorched earth in its wake…The portrayal of capitalism as the best and therefore only economic solution has become the general party doctrine.
(2024-08-06). Tuesday 8/6: Phone Bank for Cori Bush. indybay.org Virtual | www.mobilize.us/jvpaction/event/640443/…
(2024-08-06). Biden's Shocking Admission: The Potential Collapse of the US Dollar. indybay.org In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has made statements suggesting that the US dollar could face an unprecedented collapse within the year…
(2024-08-06). Tuesday 8/6: Never Again!: Remembering the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. indybay.org Zoom only…
(2024-08-06). The recent attack on U.S. military forces in Iraq. indybay.org The attack has potential implications for U.S. military policy in Iraq. It may lead to increased security measures and…
(2024-08-06). Thursday 8/8: Telephone Town Hall Meeting with Rep. John Garamendi. indybay.org
(2024-08-06). Friday 8/9: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil – Free Palestine! indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave – Richmond, CA 94804…
(2024-08-06). Monday 8/12: Energizing Community: Relating to energy systems individually & collectively. indybay.org
(2024-08-06). Illegal Raids Against Kansas Newspaper: Special Prosecutors Clear Police, Officials. thedissenter.org 
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(2024-08-06). Tories fume as Labour axe draconian anti-strike law. leftfootforward.org Angela Rayner said repealing the legislation was the first part of the party's plan to "reset industrial relations so they are fit for a modern economy"
(2024-08-06). CWU union urges branches to contact local mosques, refugee centres and solidarity groups to offer solidarity and support. leftfootforward.org The 'aims of our union and the labour movement are compromised and weakened if the agenda of race war beats the fight for working-class unity'.
(2024-08-06). Unions issue rallying cry to members in solidarity against the far-right. leftfootforward.org Mick Lynch calls for a "movement-wide response so that we do not allow such vile shows of racism to divide working class unity"
(2024-08-06). What is the 'two-tier policing' conspiracy theory? leftfootforward.org Baseless rumours and conspiracy theories spread rapidly online in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of children in Southport last Monday, sparking violent racist and Islamophobic rioting across the UK. | The myth of a 'two-tier' policing system has been used by far-right leaders to stir up anger against authorities, including the police, amid the violence. The conspiracy claims that white working-class people are being treated differently to people of colour and refugees by policing. | Home affairs and security journalist Lizzie Dearden said the far-right narrative dates back at least five years, finding th…
(2024-08-06). The far-right are misusing Christianity for their warped ideology. There's nothing Christian about them. leftfootforward.org The far-right are no more representative of Christianity than they are of Britain or of the working class. We must stand up and say so.
(2024-08-06). Almost 9,000 people sign up to HOPE not Hate's pledge to hold on to HOPE in their communities amid far-right violence. leftfootforward.org The group says that it invites 'everyone to join us in fostering positive change and addressing the challenges our country faces'.
(2024-08-06). Hamas Names Yahya al-Sinwar New Politburo Chief. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen The leader of Hamas in Gaza, Al-Sinwar, a former prisoner for 23 years, was a mastermind player in the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7. According to a statement by Hamas, the Palestinian resistance movement, Yahya al-Sinwar will serve as its new political leader, succeeding martyred Ismail Haniyeh. "The Hamas Islamic Resistance movement has announced the…
(2024-08-06). Hamas chooses Yahya Sinwar as new leader following Haniyeh killing. middleeasteye.net 
Hamas chooses Yahya Sinwar as new leader following Haniyeh killing | Hamas spokesman says Sinwar was unanimously chosen as new leader of group's political bureau | | Yahya Sinwar speaks during a rally to mark annual al-Quds Day in Gaza, on 14 April 2023 (Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters) | Hamas on Tue…
(2024-08-06). UK riots: Labour's anti-migrant rhetoric fuelled 'toxic atmosphere' in attacks, campaigners say. middleeasteye.net 
UK riots: Labour's anti-migrant rhetoric fuelled 'toxic atmosphere' in attacks, campaigners say | The party's pledges to 'smash the gangs' and boost deportations are ceding ground to the far-right | | A protester holds a smoke flare as police officers stand outside a hotel in R…
(2024-08-06). Far-right riots: UK government slams Elon Musk for predicting 'civil war' in Britain. middleeasteye.net 
Far-right riots: UK government slams Elon Musk for predicting 'civil war' in Britain | The billionaire has been accused of fanning the flames of violence as racist mobs rampage across Britain | | Elon Musk is the owner of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter (AFP) | Elon M…
(2024-08-06). Haniyeh killing: Meta apologises for deleting Malaysian prime minister's posts. middleeasteye.net 
Haniyeh killing: Meta apologises for deleting Malaysian prime minister's posts | The social media giant said…
(2024-08-06). UK urged to engage with Muslim groups after Islamophobic rioting. middleeasteye.net 
UK urged to engage with Muslim groups after Islamophobic rioting | Mosques continue to be targeted and Muslim section of cemetery vandalised, as Keir Starmer called on to restore ties with Muslim Council of Britain | | Police officers and locals stand guard outside the Abdullah Quilliam Mo…
(2024-08-06). Tunisia: Four presidential candidates jailed and barred from elections. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Four presidential candidates jailed and barred from elections | Authorities have been accused of using arbitrary detention and administrative obstacles to ensure the re-election of Kais Saied | | Supporters of potential candidate Abir Moussi demand her release during a demonstration in Tun…
(2024-08-06). UK riots: Syrian employee of destroyed Belfast shop says Muslims 'living in fear'. middleeasteye.net 
UK riots: Syrian employee of destroyed Belfast shop says Muslims 'living in fear' | | Restaurant owner clears debris from street in front of his restaurant in Middlesbrough, England, following rioting and looting the day before, on 5 August 2024 (Yelim Lee/AFP) | An employee at a Syrian supermarket…
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh: Barrister abducted eight years ago reemerges a day after Sheikh Hasina flees. middleeasteye.net 
Bangladesh: Barrister abducted eight years ago reemerges a day after Sheikh Hasina flees | Mir Ahmad bin Quasem Arman, also known as Mir Arman, was held in a secret location for eight years and freed hours after Hasina fled to India | | Arman's lawyers said he had been denied access to lawyer…
(2024-08-06). The ill-starred consequences of America's Chinese chip war. mronline.org 
An interesting new article in the prominent American journal, "Foreign Affairs", by three academics from Georgetown University, argues that "Washington should place less emphasis on slowing down China and more on improving its own innovative prowess."
(2024-08-06). German culture must confront its past. mronline.org 
How Palestine turned a classical musician and recovering child prodigy into a revolutionary.
(2024-08-06). Cyber warfare is at the center of the new coup attempt against Venezuela. mronline.org 
Attacks on the Venezuelan electoral system have reached the terrain of cyberwarfare, according to the complaints made by President Nicolás Maduro, the authorities of the National Electoral Council (CNE), and the Attorney General's Office (MP).
(2024-08-06). Assam govt plans life term in jail for cases of 'love jihad'. muslimmirror.com GUWAHATI : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has drawn sharp criticism for suggesting the introduction of stringent law on "Love Jihad" with the punishment of life term and curbs on land sale to Muslims. Speaking at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state executive meeting here on Sunday, the chief minister said: "At the time …
(2024-08-06). Sheikh Hasina in shock following resignation, India assures her help: MEA Jaishankar. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff India has expressed its support for Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who recently sought refuge in Ghaziabad following her sudden departure from Dhaka amid intense protests. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar updated an all-party meeting on Tuesday, revealing that Hasina is currently in a state of shock and …
(2024-08-06). India to help Sheikh Hasina, in touch with Bangladesh Army. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told an all-party meeting that India has assured help to former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived here on Monday evening, and given her time to decide the future course of action, sources said. As per sources, briefing political party leaders in Parliament House, …
(2024-08-06). Supreme Court to review Mumbai Hijab ban after Bombay High Court upholds dress code restrictions. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court of India has agreed to list a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's decision that upheld a Mumbai college's ban on wearing hijabs, burqas, and naqabs on campus. On June 26, 2024, the Bombay High Court had declined to interfere with the Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G …
(2024-08-06). Muslim scholars urge Bangladesh Army to hold transparent elections after premier flees country. muslimmirror.com A group of Muslim scholars urged the Bangladesh Army on Monday to protect the country and hold transparent elections. The International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) issued the statement after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid violent student protests over government job quotas. IUMS expressed solidarity with the Bangladeshi people, …
(2024-08-06). Muslim scholars urge Bangladesh Army to hold transparent elections after premier flees country. muslimmirror.com A group of Muslim scholars urged the Bangladesh Army on Monday to protect the country and hold transparent elections. The International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) issued the statement after Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid violent student protests over government job quotas. IUMS expressed solidarity with the Bangladeshi people, …
(2024-08-06). Progressives rally 150,000 strong in support of Harris: A united front against fascism. nationofchange.org
(2024-08-06). How fascist misinformation and violence are fueling a national crisis in the UK. nationofchange.org Fascist mobs fueled by misinformation are wreaking havoc across the UK, exposing deep-seated issues of racism and political extremism.
(2024-08-06). The bad boy nightmare struts its finale—blunting, even crushing MAGA mayhem. nationofchange.org The world lies all before her and Harris is in charge as Trump is definitely not.
(2024-08-06). European energy giants conceal nearly half of their biodiversity damage. nationofchange.org New research reveals how major energy companies in Europe are hiding the ecological destruction caused by their operations, with nearly 50 percent of adverse impacts going unreported in official sustainability documents.
(2024-08-06). Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As VP Running Mate. newsone.com 
This combination of pictures created on August 2, 2024, shows Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2024, and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2024. | Source: JIM WATSONCHRIS KLEPONIS / Getty | Democratic presidential nominee Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, was selected to be Harris' vice presidential candidate, according to widespread reports. | Walz is expected to be formally introduced as Harris' running mate at a rally in Philade…
(2024-08-06). Racist White Men On Video Threatening Black Man With 'Hanging Tree' Could Face Hate Crime: Nevada Sheriff. newsone.com 
A video shows a Black man being harassed by white men at Hot August Nights, a classic car and rock 'n' roll event in Virginia City, Nevada.
(2024-08-06). Michael Chapman Is Keeping The Music Alive. newsone.com 
Source: iOne Digital Creative Services | Children in Pittsburgh who have musical dreams don't just have to play in the school band or teach themselves GarageBand to get into the field. Hip Hop Orchestra, created by award-winning guitarist Michael Chapman, puts acoustic instruments in their hands and helps them master musical concepts through hip-hop. | After winning a competition for a national guitar music festival in 1995, Chapman, born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, earned a scholarship to Pittsburgh's Duquesne University the next year. He eventually began teaching. He split his time between directing guit…
(2024-08-06). Protect Kamala Harris: Feds Arrest Man With 'AR-15 LOCKED AND LOADED' In Alleged Violent Threats To VP. newsone.com 
Virginia man Frank Lucio Carillo is facing federal charges after the FBI arrested him for alleged online threats against VP Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-06). Sonya Massey's Killer Believed 'In The Name Of Jesus' Meant She Wanted To Kill Him, Police Report Says. newsone.com 
The cop who shot and killed Sonya Massey said he believes her last words were a threat to his life, according to AP.
(2024-08-06). Racism And Discrimination Are Making Us Age Faster, Study Finds. newsone.com 
Discrimination in the form of microaggressions, slights and overt racism take a toll on the body, including neural activity in the brain. | Racism steals time from people's lives — possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the
(2024-08-06). Can Ecuador's left and progressive forces build the necessary unity to confront Noboa's neoliberal project? peoplesdispatch.org Last week, diverse parties and organizations from the left and center met in Quito to discuss how to build unity in the upcoming 2025 elections…
(2024-08-06). Hiroshima survivor: "We had no idea what happened" when the bomb dropped. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—When the atomic bomb was dropped on her hometown 79 years ago, "We had no idea what happened," Hideko Tamura says. And in some respects, especially the drift of radiation and the total number of casualties there and at Nagasaki, the full story may be forever hidden. Tamura was an elementary school child that morning …
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris's surprise opportunity. peoplesworld.org 
It's rare that a presidential candidate is delivered an opportunity on a platter to enunciate what she's for and against. But Kamala Harris has now been delivered one — and it's a silver platter, no less. First, some background. Yesterday, in a stunner of a decision, Judge Amit Mehta of the District Court for the …
(2024-08-06). Daily Worker 1945: Atomic terror unleashed on Hiroshima. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, Aug. 9, it destroyed Nagasaki with a second bomb. Like the rest of the world, the journalists at Daily Worker, People's World's predecessor, were initially in awe of …
(2024-08-06). In Trump camp again, Elon Musk says NLRB is unconstitutional. peoplesworld.org 
WACO, Texas —In yet another case of successful judge-shopping by a right-wing corporate chieftain, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright of Waco, Texas, a Donald Trump appointee in the rural area of a deep-red state, has ruled the National Labor Relations Board's makeup and procedures may be unconstitutional. Albright's late-July decision, which he forecast in a …
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, union member, as running mate. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has picked Gov. Tim Walz, DFL-Minn., a union member, as her vice-presidential running mate for this fall's election. The DFL stands for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, the official name for Democrats in Minnesota. Unionists, particularly from his home state, but also including United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, strongly advocated for …
(2024-08-06). 'Crevasse' recalls 1938 encounter between Walt Disney and fascist filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl. peoplesworld.org 
BURBANK, Calif.—If Project 2025 isn't explicit enough about its intent to institute fascism in America on Day One of a reprise of Donald Trump's presidency, starting January 20, 2025, some new plays now world premiering in this city help to spell out the implications. These bold productions look at the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism …
(2024-08-06). FANB and Venezuelan police forces reject seditious calls. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and the Venezuelan Police Forces today strongly rejected what they called desperate and seditious statements made through social networks by two opposition leaders.
(2024-08-06). Cuban Lopez wins his fifth Olympic gold in wrestling. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez further secured his place among the immortals of world sport today by dominating the up to 130 kilograms division of the Greco-Roman style, his fifth gold medal in the Olympics.
(2024-08-06). Cuban Foreign Minister warns about the dangers of nuclear weapons. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez warned today that nuclear weapons continue to be a serious threat to humanity, recalling the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima 79 years ago.
(2024-08-06). Chile and Brazil to cooperate in space breakthrough for peaceful ends. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Chile's President Gabriel Boric, and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva presided here Tuesday over the signing act of a Memorandum of Cooperation in Space Activities for Peaceful Purposes.
(2024-08-06). Awkward moment: Olympic champions' coach's credentials revoked. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions, Italian Marcell Jacobs and Canadian Andre de Grasse, will not be able to count on their coach for the remainder of Olympic athletics, as the credentials of the coach of both were revoked.
(2024-08-06). Netherlands wins Olympic gold in cycling with another world record. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Netherlands men's cycling team won the gold medal on Tuesday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with its second world record today.
(2024-08-06). Ecuador worries about the crisis in the tourism sector. plenglish.com According to data from the Ministry of Tourism here, the provinces of Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Orellana have registered the worst tourism figures since 2022. | Operators of the sector in this South American nation warned that the scenario is not very encouraging in view of the upcoming August 10 holiday. | The president of the Santa Elena Chamber of Tourism, Carlos Abad, warned that not even a financial relief will be enough to avoid the debacle of the industry if the problem of insecurity and endemic corruption in the justice system is not solved. | The situation is worse than in the pa…
(2024-08-06). Guatemala records 141 homicides less than in 2023 term. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) Despite the perception of violence in Guatemala, Deputy Security Minister Claudia Palencia highlighted Tuesday a decrease of 141 homicides so far compared to the same term in 2023.
(2024-08-06). Venezuela's FANB and Police Corps reject seditious calls. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) and the Venezuelan Police Force strongly rejected on Tuesday what they called desperate and seditious statements made by two opposition leaders on social media.
(2024-08-06). Cuba strengthens bilateral ties with Angola and Iran. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The recent visits of Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero to Angola and Iran will strengthen bilateral ties with those nations, the director general of Bilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Pereira, said.
(2024-08-06). Top Chinese Communist leader visits Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Liu Jianchao, is paying a working visit to Uruguay, it was reported here.
(2024-08-06). National Employment Fund becomes operational in Angola. plenglish.com During the launching ceremony, the Secretary of State for Economic Coordination, Jose de Lima Massano, guaranteed the Government's commitment to its successful implementation and added that the economic stimulus and diversification measures further seek to create more employment opportunities in the national market. | At the presentation, which was attended by the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, Teresa Dias, the Secretary of State stressed the importance given to the preparation of young people so that they can access better paid jobs. | Meanwhile, the minister specified that the Na…
(2024-08-06). Costa Rica:resignations continue with that of V Minister of Culture. plenglish.com San José, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) The trend of Costa Rican officials to resign before the Presidency continued with Vice Minister of Culture and Youth, Mercedes Hidalgo Bravo, that portfolio informed.
(2024-08-06). 79 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki: a grim reminder of nuclear annihilation. pressenza.com 
The 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which took place on 6 and 9 August 1945, remains a grim reminder of the destructive consequences of nuclear weapons. | By Thalif Deen | The bombings are estimated to have caused between 90,000 and 210,000 deaths, of which approximately half occurred on the first day in Hiroshima. | But despite an intense global campaign for nuclear disarmament, the world has witnessed an increase in the number of nuclear powers from five — China, the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Russia — to nine, including India, Pakistan, North Kore…
(2024-08-06). The most northern human symbol of peace in history was created in the Arctic. pressenza.com 
On July 31, 2024, in Ny-àÖlesund, Svalbard Islands, in the middle of the Arctic Circle, the most "northern" human symbol of peace in history was created. Thirty people, including scientific and logistical personnel from 10 different nations, gathered in a personal capacity to give a message of peace and non-violence from the most distant latitudes. | Among the nations represented were Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, England, France, South Korea, Costa Rica, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland. Ny-àÖlesund represents the northernmost permanent community on the planet, where scientists come every year to conduc…
(2024-08-06). Venezuela in perspective: more elections to come. pressenza.com Re-elected President Nicolás Maduro, after winning the election on Sunday, July 28, announced that he will call for new general elections to elect 335 municipal governments and 23 regional governments on August 25. | By Ollantay Itzamna | In this way, despite the violent chaos that the opposition that lost the recent presidential elections tried to generate, Venezuela is destined to ratify its peaceful and democratic vocation at the polls. It will be the 32nd electoral process in 25 years of Chavismo. | The opposition knew and knew that the only way to defeat Nicolás Maduro and Chavismo is through the ballot box.
(2024-08-06). Cinema as a "Nuclear Weapon" pressenza.com Unflinching Voice of Resistance to White Power Structure Echoing from the Era of L.A. Rebellions: | by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu | Film has remained a battleground for very long, where contending ideologies, traditions, and identities | came to find expressions at the expense of one another. It continues to serve as a "nuclear weapon" as described by some circles among the Latin American filmmakers. In this war of images and labels, Hollywood, the largest film machinery in the world, is accused of being an apparatus employed by the white power structure to maintain cultural hegemony over all the other alterna…
(2024-08-06). The massive appropriation of labor from the Global South allows for high consumption in rich countries. pressenza.com Press release from the AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA. Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), July 29, 2024 | The high levels of consumption enjoyed by the rich countries of the global North are only possible thanks to the massive appropriation of labor from the population of the global South. This is evidenced by research by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autà≤noma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) which indicates that this appropriation occurs through unequal exchange in international trade and global commodity chains. | The new study published today in Nature Communications…
(2024-08-06). Rocket attack hits US-occupied base in Iraq; several American personnel injured. presstv.ir A rocket attack targets the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar, injuring several American personnel members.
(2024-08-06). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir
(2024-08-06). Strengthening ties with Russia a 'foreign policy priority' for Iran: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's top general says the country is willing to further expand strategic and deep-rooted relations with Russia.
(2024-08-06). Iran says prepared for expansion of all-out cooperation with Venezuela. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian reassures his Venezuelan counterpart of Iran's readiness for expansion of all-out cooperation with the Latin American country.
(2024-08-06). Saudi forces detain Iraqi professor for paying tribute to late Haniyeh. presstv.ir Saudi security forces have arrested an Iraqi university professor as he paid tribute to late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh while he was performing the Umrah Hajj rituals.
(2024-08-06). General strike in Ramallah to protest Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran. presstv.ir Shops closed in Ramallah after Palestinian factions called for a general strike.
(2024-08-06). Hiroshima bombing anniv.: UN chief says nukes represent 'real, present danger'. presstv.ir United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned against the clear and present danger of nuclear weapons as Japan is marking the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the US.
(2024-08-06). Haniyeh's assassination cemented resistance front in region: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the martyrdom of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, has strengthened the resistance front in Palestine and across the region.
(2024-08-06). Massive protest in Sana'a condemns assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters gathered in Sana'a to condemn the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.
(2024-08-06). UK government says 6,000 police mobilized to quell riots. presstv.ir Government ministers are also overseeing moves to provide an extra 500 prison places for far-right thugs.
(2024-08-06). Body cam footage shows white US police shooting unarmed Black woman. presstv.ir Sean Grayson, 30, fired three shots, striking Sonya Massey one time in the face.
(2024-08-06). Explainer: Why is Ain al-Assad US military base under Iraqi resistance attack again? presstv.ir The Ain al-Assad airbase of US occupation forces in western Iraq came under rocket attacks twice in less than 12 hours on Monday, resulting in several military casualties.
(2024-08-06). Vote counting begins in Venezuela's presidential election. presstv.ir Polling stations close in Venezuela's presidential election after millions turn out to cast their ballots.
(2024-08-06). Ethiopia landslides death toll could jump to 500, UN says. presstv.ir Heavy rains triggered a landslide burying people in the Gofa Zone of southern Ethiopia on Sunday night…
(2024-08-06). Rescue operations underway after landslides in India kill over 160. presstv.ir Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in India's Kerala state.
(2024-08-06). There was 'no way' Sheikh Hasina govt. in Bangladesh would have survived: Analyst. presstv.ir There was "absolutely no way" the ruling government in Bangladesh would have survived, says a Bangladeshi analyst, after PM Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country.
(2024-08-06). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-06). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-06). Hundreds join pro-Palestine rally in Sydney attempting to disrupt NSW Labour conference. presstv.ir Hundreds joined pro-Palestine rally outside Sydney Town Hall demanding Australia's PM Albanese to speak for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-06). Keeping Our Food Off Drugs. progressive.org Factory farms on land and at sea have become breeding grounds for drug-resistant microorganisms.
(2024-08-06). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Antiques Roadshow. progressive.org As new U.S. nuclear construction grinds to a halt, one company aims to restart a Michigan reactor that violated fifty codes—in just one year.
(2024-08-06). We Now Know the Full Extent of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal. progressive.org Recently declassified stockpile numbers underscore a continuing arms race.
(2024-08-06). Cubano Rosillo clasifica a semifinales en lucha greco olímpica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (PL) El cubano Gabriel Rosillo clasificó hoy a las semifinales de la división de 97 kilogramos de la lucha grecorromana en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, al vencer por 5-2 al finés Arvi Savolainen.
(2024-08-06). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2024-08-06). Are we on the Cusp of Another Financial Crisis? thesiriusreport.com 
Is the recent stock market volatility an indicator of another financial crisis or a specific financial event?
(2024-08-06). Ania And Me… smoothiex12.blogspot.com live.
(2024-08-06). Archaeological excavations to be carried out in Russian city. tvbrics.com 
Excavations will cover an area of 500 square metres…
(2024-08-06). Head of leading Brazilian bank assesses economic co-operation with China. tvbrics.com 
There is a need to diversify trade between the two countries, the expert believes…
(2024-08-06). United Arab Emirates real estate sector continues to develop and attract investment in first half of 2024. tvbrics.com 
This was due to the country's economic and financial stability and the launch of new projects to match the growing demand for various properties…
(2024-08-06). Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade takes gold at the Paris Olympics. tvbrics.com 
Rebeca Andrade won four medals at the Paris Olympics and may be winding down her athletic career…
(2024-08-06). Chinese official of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhong Shujia: BRICS to play more important role in shaping the economic landscape. tvbrics.com 
CPC delegation visited South Africa to discuss modernisation and cooperation…
(2024-08-06). Why did Belousov phone Austin on 13 July? It's now official: to prevent a Ukrainian assassination attempt against himself and Putin. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-08-06). Ukraine War Day #895: Ivan Ain't No Saint! awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-08-06). Ukraine war: Russia says fighting off border attack from Kyiv. scmp.com Moscow's defence ministry said it had rushed troops and aviation units to the southwestern region after Ukrainian units tried to attack Russian positions.
(2024-08-06). Aftermath Of Ukrainian Attack On Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Emerges. twz.com 
Photos have emerged showing the extent of the destruction at
(2024-08-06). Can Ukraine destroy Russian air-defences with F16s? | WION GAME PLAN. gilbertdoctorow.com It is always a challenge to appear on feature programs of WION, India's premier English-language global broadcaster. The display of newly arrived F-16s on Ukrainian territory was the subject of the day in my 12-minute chat on WION yesterday. Considering that the half dozen or more WION newscasts yesterday about the American jets ran no …
(2024-08-06). Minneapolis Polluter Smith Foundry Will Cease East Phillips Operation August 15. unicornriot.ninja 
Minneapolis, MN — A century-old metal foundry in south Minneapolis will close this month, bringing relief to residents after years of pollution concerns. Smith Foundry announced it will cease all operations by August 15, abandoning previous plans to convert the foundry located in East Phillips into a metal finishing facility. This unexpected decision follows a …
(2024-08-06). Minneapolis Polluter Smith Foundry Will Cease East Phillips Operation August 15. unicornriot.ninja
(2024-08-06). In video game strike, SAG-AFTRA pickets one company, with no further plans. wsws.org After dragging its feet for nearly two years and having been finally forced to call a strike by the companies' intransigence, SAG-AFTRA is limiting the action to the greatest extent possible.
(2024-08-06). Bangladeshi Prime Minister flees to India amid mass uprising. wsws.org In a televised statement to the nation Monday, army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman announced Sheikh Hasina had resigned as prime minister.
(2024-08-06). Great British Energy: Profit bonanza for big business and monarchy as Starmer builds a war economy. wsws.org GB Energy will form "an enduring partnership with business" to provide corporations, including the Crown Estate, with a profit bonanza, at the same time facilitating Starmer's war economy agenda.
(2024-08-06). In Face the Nation interview, UAW President Fain stumps for Kamala Harris' election campaign. wsws.org The prominent role assigned to Fain by the Harris campaign shows the degree to which the Democratic Party relies on the UAW apparatus to line workers up behind its program of war and austerity.
(2024-08-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Oil and biofuel workers in Argentina have walked out over income taxes imposed by the Milei administration while negotiations on a national contract for Costco drivers are set to start August 21.
(2024-08-06). Australian coal mine fire again exposes deadly working conditions. wsws.org The crew working on the Grosvenor longwall had a close call with serious injury or death in the same mine where a methane explosion severely injured five miners in 2020.
(2024-08-06). Wall Street selloff exposes financial parasitism. wsws.org The market selloff underscores the extreme fragility of the financial system amid rampant speculation in high-tech stocks.
(2024-08-06). Global and Chinese slump slashes prices for Australian mineral exports. wsws.org A precipitous drop in iron ore prices, mirrored by those of key critical minerals, has serious implications for the Australian economy and government revenues.
(2024-08-06). Delhi's IAS Making Factories. ummid.com There is so much that IAS aspirants have to go through during their arduous journey of preparing for civil services examinations and they might not resemble the movie "12th Fail" and the series "Aspirants".
(2024-08-06). CBSE 10th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Monday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 10 students.
(2024-08-06). Live: Ismail Haniyeh laid to rest with full state honours. ummid.com Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, Qatar is gearing up for a huge crowd likely to turn up for the funeral of slain Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh Friday August 02, 2024.
(2024-08-06). KEAM 2024 Category List Published. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has published the Provisional Category list of candidates eligible for various category / community claims, who have submitted online application for admission to Medical and Medical Allied Courses through KEAM 2024, on its website www.cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-08-06). Check Here: MAH Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Merit List. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 05, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Pharmacy (B Pharm and Pharm D) for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-06). Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu. ummid.com Benjamin Netanyahu had hoped to press the reset button and return to his silly theories about the irrelevance of Palestine to the Middle East, and the world. He was proven wrong, again, making him a false prophet or at best a failed leader.
(2024-08-06). Hajj 2025 application starts next week: Haj Committee of India. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCOI) is set to start receiving online application forms for Hajj 2025 or Haj 1446 AH from the next week of the ongoing month August.
(2024-08-06). 57mn views and counting: Why images of Egypt vs Spain Olympics 2024 match are viral. ummid.com Women beach volleyball teams representing Egypt and Spain played their last round of pool play Olympics 2024 Thursday August 01, 2024. Spain won the match defeating Egypt in straight sets.
(2024-08-06). Beijing Declaration: China Palestine Diplomacy Trumps Again. ummid.com By hosting a historic signing of a unity agreement, Beijing Declaration, between 14 Palestinian political parties in Beijing on July 23, China has, once more, shown its ability to play a global role as a peace broker.
(2024-08-06). Novak Djokovic wins Olympics Gold at 37. ummid.com In a remarkable display of grit, top seed Novak Djokovic won his first Gold Medal at the Olympics defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in Men's Tennis Sunday August 04.
(2024-08-06). DU UG Admission 2024 on CSAS Portal Begins, Check Schedule, Allotment Date. ummid.com Delhi University on Thursday August 01, 2024 started admission process for undergraduate (UG) courses based on CUET 2024 score through Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal 'admission.uod.ac.in'.
(2024-08-06). KEAM 2024 Trial Allotment Today: Key Update. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) is set to publish today i.e. Sunday August 04, 2024 the Trial Allotment of the students who appeared for KEAM 2024 and are now seeking admission in First Year Engineering and Pharmacy courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-06). Application for AMU Civil Service Coaching for 2024-25 Opens. ummid.com The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and Women candidates who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam to be held in 2025.
(2024-08-06). Helicopter deployed to safely rescue 15 stuck in Girna River Malegaon. ummid.com The District Administration early in the morning Monday August 05, 2024 deployed a helicopter to rescue 15 people — 12 from Malegaon and 03 from the neighboring Dhule, who were stuck and cut off from the City after water level in Girna River rose Sunday Aug 04, 2024.
(2024-08-06). Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts, Register Here. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has started through its official website medadmgujarat.org online registration of the students who wish to participate in Gujarat NEET UG 2024 MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS Counselling 2024 from August 03, 2024.
(2024-08-06). 2024 Polls: Now, ADR claims discrepancies in 538 seats. ummid.com In a shocking claim, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said there were discrepancies in the number of votes polled and the number of votes counted in as many as 538 constituencies of the total 543 where Parliamentary elections were held in May this year.
(2024-08-06). Ismail Haniyeh: A refugee who fought like a knight and died a hero. ummid.com I pay my tribute to the veteran leader, who lived like refugee, fought like a knight and achieved martyrdom like a brave solider. Not only Ismail Haniyeh alone, but his entire family members are inspiration to us.
(2024-08-06). UK in chaos as riots erupt across multiple cities, towns. ummid.com The rioters continue to rule a number of cities and towns of the United Kingdom with reports of violent attacks on police and security personnel being reported from various places Sunday August 04, 2024.
(2024-08-06). UK Police rush to protect Mosques after PM Starmer's stern warning. ummid.com The UK Police and Security Forces announced introduction of a new 'rapid response' security scheme for mosques after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's stern warning against the rioters, calling them 'far-right thugs'.
(2024-08-06). Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh after students storm palace. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday August 05, 2024 resigned as Prime Minister and fled from Bangladesh after protesting students supported by local masses stormed the palace.
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh: Over 60, including 13 policemen, killed in renewed protest. ummid.com After a lull of about a week, students protest in Bangladesh capital and other parts of the country reignited with the death of at least 52 people and 13 policemen.
(2024-08-06). MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Merit List – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org today i.e. Saturday August 03, 2024 Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-06). CBSE 12th Compartment Result 2024 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Friday declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the results of the 2024 compartment exams held for the Class 12 students.
(2024-08-06). KCET 2024 First (Mock) Allotment on Aug 07. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) Friday confirmed the date of release of UGCET 2024 (KCET 2024) First Mock Allotment date and also the last date of Option Entry for admission in different undergraduate courses.
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh turmoil poses new challenge for US-India alignment in Indo-Pacific. scmp.com Hasty resignation and flight by long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina means any new government might be friendlier to Beijing than Washington or New Delhi would like.
(2024-08-06). 5 US states urge Elon Musk to fix X's AI chatbot over election misinformation. scmp.com Top election officials from Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington complained about X chatbot Grok.
(2024-08-06). Tragic School Bus Accident in Jagraon. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident occurred in Jagraon, approximately 50 km from here, when a school bus rammed into a tree, resulting in the death of a seven-year-old student, Gurman Singh, and injuries to five others.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall. whyy.org Vice President More than four years after
(2024-08-06). Catholic Rio Grande Valley migrant shelter wins victory against Texas attorney general. anabaptistworld.org Editor's note: This article is part of a developing story. See previous coverage on March 5, March 20 and July 15. In the latest legal defeat for a Republican-led investigation of Catholic migrant shelters, a Hidalgo County, Texas, judge on July 24 denied a request from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to depose a Catholic Charities …
(2024-08-06). From Caracas to Paris and Puccini, Zelensky's acultural clowns are in retreat. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-06). SATIRE: Who Is Harris' Running Mate Tim Walz. theonion.com 
After a great deal of anticipation, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The Onion takes a look at the former educator and National Guard member's background.
(2024-08-06). Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will debut as the 2024 Democratic ticket at a Philadelphia rally. whyy.org "He's the kind of person who makes people feel like they belong and then inspires them to dream big. … That's the kind of vice president America deserves," Harris said while standing with Walz in Philadelphia. | Taking the microphone after Harris, Walz revved up the crowd for the rigorous campaign to come. "We've got 91…
(2024-08-06). Iran Stands By Bangladeshi Nation: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson expressed support for the people of Bangladesh and restated Iran's unshakable friendly relations with the South Asian country, whose prime minister has resigned and fled after weeks of protests that killed hundreds of people.
(2024-08-06). Why animals talk. whyy.org Dr. Arik Kershenbaum decodes howls, whistles, squeals, grunts and other sounds of the wild.
(2024-08-06). Learn more about Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz. america.cgtn.com 
After days of speculation, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. | Walz, 60, was elected Minnesota governor in 2019 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for the state for 12 years. | : | Prior to a career in politics, Walz was a high school teacher and also served in the National Guard for 24 years. | After he received his bachelor's degree in social science education from Chadron State College, he taught high school students in China for a year as part of the first government-sanctioned groups of U.S. educ…
(2024-08-06). Republican VP nominee JD Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Sen. JD Vance, of Ohio, made his first campaign stop in Pennsylvania since being named as former President Donald Trump's running mate. Vance's visit was eclipsed by the breaking news that his Democratic counterpart in the 2024 presidential race Vance's speech attacked the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, and her rec…
(2024-08-06). Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). SATIRE: Wealthy Child Horrified By Mismatched Towels In Friend's Bathroom. theonion.com 
EVANSTON, IL—Fingers trembling as he hurriedly composed a message begging his mom to pick him up from the sleepover, 12-year-old Quentin Matthews was said to be horrified Tuesday by the set of mismatched towels in the bathroom of his friend's modest ranch house. "Oh God, Mom, can you come get me? Their towels are all…
(2024-08-06). What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris' new running mate. whyy.org Minnesota Gov. In 2022, he won young voters in Minnesota, according to AP VoteCast, and he did well in the state's union households, winning nearly 6 in 10 voters in that group. About half of Minnesota voters had a favorable view of Walz, and about 4 in 10 had a nega…
(2024-08-06). Suspect in custody for rape of 101 year old grandmother. sanews.gov.za Suspect in custody for rape of 101 year old grandmother | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has condemned the rape of a 101-year-old woman in the Zaaiplaas area of Sekhukhune, Limpopo. | A 27-year-old man has been arrested on charges of rape and housebreaking, and is expected to appear in the Zaaiplaas Periodical Court on Thursday for a possible bail hearing. | The suspect — who lives in the same area as the grandmother — made his first appearance in court on Monday and remains in custody until his hearing on Thursday. | "This horrific crime is a stark indictment of…
(2024-08-06). What the UK must do to curb anti-immigrant riots. scmp.com The new Labour government faces the tall task of restoring public trust and addressing the many festering issues left by its predecessor.
(2024-08-06). Saudi Aramco Reports 3.4% Decline in Q2 Profits Amid Lower Crude Volumes. devdiscourse.com Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday reported a 3.4% fall in second-quarter profit, attributing the decrease to lower crude volumes and softer refining margins.
(2024-08-06). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-06). French Polynesia's homeboy 'King of Teahupo'o' wins Olympic surf gold. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Polynesia's homeboy Kauli Vaast has won the Olympic gold medal in the men's shortboard finals of the Paris 2024 surfing event and in the process made history in Teahupo'o. Radio 1 reports Vaast 22, an indigenous Tahitian, beat Australia's Jack Robinson to become the first…
(2024-08-06). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) welcome the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee's (CCPR's) recommendations to the Maldives on key civil and political rights and urge the Maldivian government to take immediate action to implement them, including the recommendations to reinstate MDN and return its seized funds.
Paris, 6 August 2024: On 25 July 2022, the CCPR issued its concluding observations on the situation of civil and (…) | – |
(2024-08-06). Talk World Radio: Maria Cernat: Working for Peace in Romania. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about peace activism in Romania and worldwide with Maria Cernat who is the co-organizer and co-founder of World BEYOND War Romania, a chapter of World BEYOND War …
(2024-08-06). Abbas in Moscow To Discuss Gaza Crisis, Calls Haniyeh Assassination a "Cowardly Act" themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). China's Gigantic Airship Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger. twz.com 
An already absolutely massive hangar in a remote area of northwestern China is now even bigger after receiving a 300-foot-long addition.
(2024-08-06). Former Trump lawyer to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case. scmp.com Jenna Ellis has previously pleaded not guilty to fraud, forgery and conspiracy charges in the case.
(2024-08-06). Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika scored highest to be new MUST Vice Chancellor. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced the appointment of Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika as its new Vice Chancellor. The decision, following an extensive search process by the Vice Chancellor Search Committee (VCSC), was finalized in August 2024. Prof. Byakika-Kibwika, renowned for her expertise in public health and leadership …
(2024-08-06). Ethiopia: Free Brother of Slain Opposition Politician. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists in prison jumpsuits and handcuffs protest human rights abuses against the Oromo people in Ethiopia at a demonstration in London, October 10, 2020. © 2020 David Cliff/NurPhoto via AP…
(2024-08-06). Why demonstrating is a universal human right. independent.co.ug 
In a functioning democracy, the Government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed COMMENT | PETER NYANZI | Public debate is raging over whether or not the government should allow public demonstrations against the marauding monster of corruption in Uganda to go on. Well, it's not my intention to give an opinion on …
(2024-08-06). US Supreme Court declines to halt Donald Trump's sentencing in hush money case. scmp.com Missouri, backed by other Republican-led states, sought to delay Donald Trump's sentencing in New York, and to lift a gag order.
(2024-08-06). Mhlongo raring to shine at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. sanews.gov.za Mhlongo raring to shine at the Paris 2024 Paralympics | by Sihle Manda | When South African athletes enter the Place de la Concorde in Paris on 28 August for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the country's hopes will be hoisted high by flag-bearers, sprinter Mpumelelo Mhlongo and swimmer Katherine Swanepoel. | The two will be among the country's medal hopefuls as South Africa tries to improve on the seven medals won at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. | Four years ago, Mhlongo broke the T44 200m world record and set the T44 200m, 100m, and long jump Paralympic Games records. | Reacting to the honour of flag-bearer, he said:…
(2024-08-06). Attorney General James Works to Protect New Yorkers as Artificial Intelligence Technology Advances. urbancny.com 
AG James Hosted AI Symposium to Address Potential Opportunities and Risks of Generative AI Technology New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James on August 5th, issued a report on the potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, as this technology rapidly advances and becomes more embedded in New Yorkers' daily lives. The report followed a symposium, The Next Decade of Generative AI: Fostering Opportunities While Regulating Risks, organized by Attorney General James this past April. The symposium brought together officials from the Office of t…
(2024-08-06). DPWI Minister to conduct visit to uMngeni-Uthukela Water. sanews.gov.za DPWI Minister to conduct visit to uMngeni-Uthukela Water | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, is today expected to conduct an oversight visit to uMngeni-Uthukela Water's Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. | The KwaZulu-Natal project is supported by Infrastructure South Africa and has been gazetted as Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) 19. | The uMkhomazi Water Scheme Project, worth more than R20 billion, will meet the water supply needs for approximately 50 000 households on the South Coast within the eThekwini and Ugu District Municipalit…
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh: UK PM's First Reaction As Hasina Likely To Seek Asylum In Britain After India Stop. hindustantimes.com UK reacted to Bangladesh crisis after Sheikh Hasina resigned as PM and fled the country. Spokesperson for UK PM Office called for swift action in the violence-hit country. The comment comes as reports said Hasina may seek asylum in UK's capital London. Watch for more.
(2024-08-06). UN Reports 300% Increase in Child Malnutrition Cases in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations has reported a significant surge in child malnutrition cases in the Gaza Strip, with a nearly 50% rise in July compared to June, bringing the total to over 650 Palestinian children suffering from acute malnutrition.
(2024-08-06). Arbaeen Pilgrims Advocates of Palestine: Iranian Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The interior minister of Iran pointed to a wide spectrum of people of various faiths that attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage in support of human values, describing the participants as the true supporters of Palestine.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate against Trump and Vance. scmp.com The governor has been a teacher in China, high school football coach, member of Congress, and a high-ranking member of the National Guard.
(2024-08-06). Special Tribunal dismisses Limpopo PPE procurement case exception application. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal dismisses Limpopo PPE procurement case exception application | The Special Tribunal has dismissed, with costs, an exception application raised by Pro Secure (Pty) Ltd in a matter related to the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the Limpopo Department of Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | This follows an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into PPE procurement contracts – worth up to some R182 million – by the department in which Pro Secure was a service provider. | "This ruling supports the SIU's stance on the irregular procurement of PPE by the L…
(2024-08-06). Iranians Safe in Bangladesh: Diplomat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — All Iranian nationals and the diplomatic staff in Bangladesh are safe and sound as the South Asian country has been experiencing violent protests since late June, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official said.
(2024-08-06). Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Yordan Yordanov is spending his second summer in a row in New Jersey."It will remain my second home for life," he said. "Even though I've been here…overall, six months." | Yordanov is from Bulgaria and has always wanted to see what life is like in America. He is in the United States on a J-1 visa, which allows overseas residents to enter the country on a work-study visitor exchange. He is one of 25 overseas students working at Playland's Castaway Cove…
(2024-08-06). This weekend saw racist anti-migrant street violence across multiple British cities. youtube.com 
(2024-08-06). Unanimity in Support: Jaishankar Briefs All-party Meet on Bangladesh Situation. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed an all-party meeting on Tuesday about the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, highlighting the unanimous support from all parties.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris' vice-president choice narrows to Walz and Shapiro, sources say. scmp.com Presidential candidate expected to announce selection ahead of first public appearance with running mate on Tuesday evening in Philadelphia.
(2024-08-06). RAF welcomes Limpopo court decision to reduce claim by 90%. sanews.gov.za RAF welcomes Limpopo court decision to reduce claim by 90% | The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has welcomed a Limpopo High Court judgement in which an over-exaggerated claim was reduced by over 90% after some of the documentary evidence submitted was found to be inaccurate and contradictory. | The original claim, which came to R11 million, was submitted by a mother on behalf of her daughter who was hit by a car while walking to a shop in 2015. | The RAF said based on the judgement it is clear that lawyers who represented the claimant recommended and guided the mother for the child to be sent to many specialists, despi…
(2024-08-06). Thames Water's "record-breaking" fine is just 66% of its annual PROFITS alone. thecanary.co The water regulator Ofwat has announced a "record" fine for notorious Thames Water — for illegal sewage leaks, spills, and dumping. Of course, it's unlikely to bother the toxic water company, as the £104m fine is just 66% of its annual profits last year — never mind what it paid to shareholders. Ofwat: 'record fines' …
(2024-08-06). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-08-06). Prison Cells 'Waiting' for Far-Right Rioters Despite Major Overcrowding Problem at Most UK Jails. bylinetimes.com After Of the country's 120…
(2024-08-06). Bangladesh: Arbitrary arrest and incommunicado detention of six anti-discrimination student movement organisers. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). The Colorful, Toxic Economics and Epidemiology of "Baby Media" fairobserver.com If you think social media is bad for teenagers, imagine what so-called "baby media" does to babies. These colorful videos look fun from the outside, and one can misinterpret the infant's eyes being glued to their screen as fascination or delight. It's natural that parents show their kids things they seem to enjoy, and they…
(2024-08-06). African HIV networks seek stronger. independent.co.ug 
PEPFAR at risk as international funding for HIV response falls ANALYSIS | MELODY CHIRONDA | African networks representing people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs) convened in Munich, Germany, to demand increased funding for HIV programs as the global fight against the pandemic continues. The networks include the Malawi Network of People Living with HIV, the …
(2024-08-06). U.S. presidential race is getting a bit weird. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-06). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-06). Kennedy Jnr in court to fight ballot-access suit claiming he does not live in New York. scmp.com Lawsuit alleges presidential candidate's nominating petition falsely said his home was in New York while he actually lives in Los Angeles.
(2024-08-06). Weighing N.Y.'s Climate Statute. wattsupwiththat.com The question is whether those people can be awakened before the blackouts hit.
(2024-08-06). Kamala Harris finds John Farnham's powerful 'Voice'. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-06). DPWI Minister welcomes initiative to deal with the construction mafia. sanews.gov.za DPWI Minister welcomes initiative to deal with the construction mafia | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson has welcomed the announcement by the City of Cape Town and others to join forces to address the growing occurrence of the so-called construction mafia at developmental projects. | "From my very first day in office, I have been clear that the South African government would not be negotiating with criminals such as the construction mafia, but would rather work with all role-players to address this scourge in our communities to safeguard our infrastructure projects. | "I therefore welco…
(2024-08-06). Philadelphia physician Dr. Ala Stanford publishes memoir on overcoming adversity and the health care system. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). Apply for funding for community heritage project. sanews.gov.za Apply for funding for community heritage project | by More Matshediso | The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) is inviting heritage practitioners, activists and enthusiasts to apply for Heritage Funding until 30 August 2024. | The NHC is an entity of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture that is responsible for the preservation, protection and promotion of the country's heritage. | According to the NHC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Thabo Manetsi, the entity also has a responsibility to disburse funds to approved heritage projects that commit to work together with the NHC to achieve its overa…
(2024-08-06). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-08-06). Barnes Foundation and St. Joe's University launch a degree program together. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). Catalyst Management Services Transforms the Social Sector at CSI 2024. devdiscourse.com Catalyst Management Services (CMS) successfully concluded the exhilarating second edition of Catalysing Social Impact (CSI) 2024 on August 1st and 2nd at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Drawing over 300 civil society organizations, social impact investors, government officials, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, the event focused on innovative solutions to critical social challenges.
(2024-08-06). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-06). China's Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger. twz.com An already absolutely massive hangar in a remote area of northwestern China is now even bigger after receiving a 300-foot-long addition.
(2024-08-06). RFK Jnr in court to fight ballot-access suit claiming he does not live in New York. scmp.com Lawsuit alleges presidential candidate's nominating petition falsely said his home was in New York while he actually lives in Los Angeles.
(2024-08-06). Rocket Attack Targets US-Occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in Iraq. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A rocket attack targeted the United States-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in Iraq's al-Anbar province, injuring several American personnel.
(2024-08-06). Karabo Morapedi rises above the odds. sanews.gov.za Karabo Morapedi rises above the odds | by More Matshediso | Loving and supporting children who live with disabilities is key to enabling them to reach their full potential. | Karabo Morapedi (22) of Welkom in the Free State is a perfect example of what children with special needs can achieve if they are supported by their families. | He is among the South African athletes who will be flying the country's flag high at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France. | The Paralympic Games are the largest global sporting event for athletes with disabilities. This year, they will open on 28 August and close on 8 Septem…
(2024-08-06). MTN Uganda's net profit up 29.7% to Shs 295.7 billion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced a significant 29.7% increase in net profit to Shs 295.7 billion for the half-year ended June 2024, driven by robust growth in voice, data, and fintech services. The telecom company's voice revenues rose by 15.1% to Shs 626.7 billion, while data and fintech services saw impressive …
(2024-08-06). What do Mexican women want from Claudia Sheinbaum? america.cgtn.com 
In October, Mexico will make history by swearing in its first female president. Claudia Sheinbaum will face a range of challenges, including how to better protect the nation's women and girls. Gender violence is wide-spread and like many other countries, Mexican women still face discrimination. CGTN's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
(2024-08-06). SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards on budget, crime and more. whyy.org Southeastern Pennsylvania's transit authority, also known as SEPTA, is
(2024-08-06). Now that Instagram is blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media of 'digital fascism'. scmp.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's accusations were for allegedly censoring photographs of Palestinian 'martyrs'.
(2024-08-06). Olympic hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg on being called 'Thor'. america.cgtn.com 
Canada's Ethan Katzberg might not be a household name for many, but he's celebrating becoming the youngest ever men's Olympic hammer throw gold medalist. Added to that, the image of him in action has been compared to that of another hammer wielding superstar, the Marvel comic book character Thor. CGTN's Dan Williams caught up with Katzberg in Paris.
(2024-08-06). Another summer with nearly normal temps in the Arctic region — Arctic sea ice showing resiliency. wattsupwiththat.com overall temperatures this season are repeating a pattern that began many years ago in that they are running at nearly normal levels which happens to be quite close to the freezing mark.
(2024-08-06). High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). Celebrating International Happy Pets Day: Zigly Launches Happy Pet Index. devdiscourse.com Zigly, a leading omni-channel pet care brand in India, marked the inaugural International Happy Pets Day on August 4th, 2024, with a series of engaging events in 11 different cities. Coinciding with Friendship Day, the celebration aimed to honor the special bond between humans and their pets while advocating for responsible pet ownership.
(2024-08-06). No, Rigzone, Extreme Weather Is Not Becoming Increasingly Dangerous for Oil and Gas Companies. wattsupwiththat.com Hurricanes have not been getting more severe or frequent- not in the Gulf of Mexico, and not worldwide…
(2024-08-06). CBI Nabs Fugitive Declared Dead: V Chalapathi Rao's 20-Year Hide-and-Seek Ends. devdiscourse.com The CBI has successfully apprehended V Chalapathi Rao, a fugitive who managed to evade capture for 20 years following his involvement in a bank fraud case.
(2024-08-06). Uganda: Increasing harassment against students for global democracy and its members. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). Brasil e Venezuela: As contradiàßàµes da transiàßà£o multipolar. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Mpumalanga man shoots wife, turns gun on himself. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga man shoots wife, turns gun on himself | An Mpumalanga man allegedly shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Tuesday. | "We are deeply saddened by the report of this tragic incident," the acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi said. | The gender-based violence (GBV) incident took place on Tuesday morning in Kabokweni, just outside White River. | Police and Emergency Services Personnel were dispatched to the scene, however, both individuals died as a result of the incident. | While in…
(2024-08-06). Trump Fear Forcing Kamala To Choose 'White Male' Vice Presidential Running Mate? US Election | Vance. hindustantimes.com With just three months to go for the US Election, the Democratic camp is buzzing with anticipation. Kamala Harris is about to pick her running mate for the US elections in November, but her top contenders seem to be white male. Why is there a sudden push for a White male VP? How does this align with Harris's groundbreaking candidacy as the first Black and Indian American woman to potentially become president? In this episode of HT In-Depth, we discover the reasons behind this choice.
(2024-08-06). Addiction's Bestiary: "BoJack Horseman" @10. publicbooks.org At first, BoJack's drinking and drug use are played for laughs as typical vices of a Hollywood has-been.
(2024-08-06). Why Kamala Harris Chose Tim Walz As Running Mate Against Trump's VP Pick Vance | US Election. hindustantimes.com Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the upcoming election. Walz, a 60-year-old former U.S. Army National Guard member and ex-Congressman from a Republican-leaning district, will face off against Trump's pick, J.D. Vance. Walz's selection is expected to resonate with rural and white voters, adding a strategic edge to the Democratic ticket. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-06). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). The Porters of Machu Picchu. whyy.org Peru's tourism industry is best known for Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world, where adventurers go for a once-in-a-lifetime hike. But the porters who carry the industry on their backs are often abused and exploited.
(2024-08-06). The world's seabed authority needs reform that puts the planet first. scmp.com The election of a new chief brings hope of more consensus before governments embark on a deep-sea mining spree harmful to ecosystems.
(2024-08-06). OPM blames Indonesia over tragic death of NZ helicopter pilot. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The West Papuan resistance movement OPM has blamed the tragic death of a New Zealand helicopter pilot in a remote part of the troubled Melanesian region on Indonesia's security forces and "every nation supporting barbarity". In a statement today, the OPM (Free Papua Organisation) chairman-commander Jeffrey Bomanak claimed his movement had undertaken…
(2024-08-06). Dr John Kani awarded Order of the British Empire. sanews.gov.za Dr John Kani awarded Order of the British Empire | Government has congratulated Dr John Kani, South Africa's veteran actor, director and playwright, after His Majesty King Charles III honoured him with the esteemed Order of the British Empire (OBE). | Kani's award for "services to drama" acknowledges his extraordinary contributions to the arts in South Africa and internationally. | "The government and the people of South Africa celebrate this achievement with Dr Kani as his contribution has not only enriched the South African culture but has also resonated with audiences worldwide. The nation is proud to see on…
(2024-08-06). What will Harris's pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race? whyy.org Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.
(2024-08-06). Spearheaded by the UK, NATO escalates militarization of the Arctic. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Tragic Death at Indore Ashram Raises Alarming Questions. devdiscourse.com In a tragic development at an Indore-based ashram, another child has died, raising the death toll to 11 over the past month and a half, according to an official report released on Tuesday.
(2024-08-06). SATIRE: Judge Rules Google Maintains Illegal Monopoly Over Search. theonion.com 
A U.S. district judge ruled that Google's ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation, a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies. What do you think?
(2024-08-06). Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs. whyy.org 
(2024-08-06). WHYY Newscast for August 6,2024, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2024-08-06). Harris readies a Philadelphia rally to introduce her running mate. But her pick is still unknown. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). Chiloane condemns Matshidiso Primary School incident. sanews.gov.za Chiloane condemns Matshidiso Primary School incident | Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation MEC, Matome Chiloane has condemned the "reprehensible" incident caught on video at Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong. | On the video that has gone viral on social media, a well-known South African pastor is seen wielding pangas and threatening to attack teachers on the school premises. | "Disturbingly, another man is seen grabbing two learners, who were caught in the crossfire of this violent ordeal, while another is wielding an assault rifle. This violent and appalling behaviour has no place in our sc…
(2024-08-06). Pastor and others arrested for alleged intimidation at Katlehong school. sanews.gov.za Pastor and others arrested for alleged intimidation at Katlehong school | Police have arrested four people following acts of intimidation and violence at a primary school in Katlehong. | In a video that has gone viral on social media, men with replica firearms and a panga are seen intimidating and harassing learners and teachers. | The police said in a statement on Tuesday that the local pastor, his security personnel and others stormed Matshidiso Primary School on Monday and forcefully took two minor children. | "The four were arrested last night and will appear in the Palm Ridge court in due course. They are fa…
(2024-08-06). Cheaper data coming. independent.co.ug 
New satellite internet roll-out offer faster speeds SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa's data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world's most expensive data plans. A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by …
(2024-08-06). Trump's tariffs won't tackle the US deficit that really matters. scmp.com Far more pressing than the trade deficit is the government's budget deficit and rapid debt accumulation, which truly risk America's future.
(2024-08-06). Gen Mbadi pledges capacity boost for UNBS. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Trade, General Wilson Mbadi, has committed to soliciting more funding for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to enhance its performance capacity. Lack of capacity, including understaffing due to inadequate funding have been blamed for failures to efficiently perform its roles, mainly prevention of …
(2024-08-06). African campaigners renew call for reform of global financial architecture. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | African civil society organizations are calling on their governments to collaborate more closely in the push for reforms in the global trade, economic, and finance administration. This comes amidst calls for a landscape on which the developed world and the international lenders can deal with the poorer countries without exploiting them, …
(2024-08-06). BRICS Association of Cities and Municipalities. unitedworldint.com On June 21, 2024, the Association of Cities and Municipalities of the BRICS Countries was established in Kazan city in Russia. The founding meeting took place the day after the closing ceremony of the 2024 BRICS Games in Kazan, where more than 80 countries took part. The initiator of the Association meeting was the Mayor …
(2024-08-06). Iran, Tajikistan Lift Visa Requirements. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to scrap visa requirements for travels between the two Persian-speaking countries as of August 10.
(2024-08-06). Denied entry into a Kampala hotel. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Frederick Wanume Kibbedi | Five years ago, I couldn't have imagined that I would be in a wheelchair, but that story is for another day. Today, I woke up to an early morning engagement in town. Despite arriving on time, I was denied entry because the venue lacked access for wheelchair users. You can …
(2024-08-06). 5 things to know about Tim Walz. whyy.org
(2024-08-06). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-06). Todo sobre el "fraude" en Venezuela, nada sobre el genocidio en Gaza. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Stock market sell-off raises concerns for China's exports amid US recession fears. scmp.com Some of the worst-hit stock markets regained ground on Tuesday following Monday's global sell-off, but concerns remain for China's key exports.
(2024-08-06). Iran-Linked Rocket Strike Injures US Personnel in Iraq; Tensions Soar. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-06). SATIRE: Singer Adlibs Little Laugh At End Of Track To Signify Fun Time Was Had. theonion.com 
(2024-08-06). Crime, Churches and Corruption: The Case Behind Rio's Surging Violence. fairobserver.com 
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's political career was connected with criminal groups from the start. His election came with ample support from police, the military and the militia, so much so that a coup was orchestrated in the capital on January 8, 2023 to protest his re-election loss. Additional information about the insurrection can be…
(2024-08-06). Monkeypox: Uganda on guard against disease. independent.co.ug 
WHO offers 2,400 rapid test kits ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided Uganda's Ministry of Health with a set of 2,400 test kits to strengthen the country's response to Monkeypox through rapid laboratory identification of cases. These kits are among the first Monkeypox laboratory tools received in the country and will …
(2024-08-06). WHYY Newscast for August 6, 2024, 2024. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2024-08-06). Why the 2024 Olympic Games will mark a milestone for the women's marathon. independent.co.ug 
The 2024 Paris Olympics marks a historic milestone for the women's marathon, as it will close the Summer Games for the first time. This represents a major shift from past Olympics, where the spotlight was primarily on the men's race. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The women's marathon will, for the first time in …
(2024-08-06). Those Who Nurture Children to Transgress Under The Guise of Self-defence or So-called Racial Supremacy. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy Sensible People Desire Righteousness, to be Followed In Righteousness By Their Children, and Entered Into Paradise Allah [The Exalted] says: ŸàŸéŸ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ŸäŸéŸÇŸèŸàŸÑŸèŸàŸÜŸé ÿ±Ÿéÿ®ŸëŸéŸÜŸéÿß ŸáŸé…
(2024-08-06). Tunisia: the former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). Venezuela launches criminal probe against opposition leaders amid protest crackdown. scmp.com President Nicolas Maduro's assertion that he won a third term in the July 28 vote has triggered angry protests from Venezuelans across the country.
(2024-08-06). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-06). Protest Erupts in Indian Parliament Over GST on Insurance Premiums. devdiscourse.com Parties from across the political spectrum, including TMC, Congress, AAP, and NCP, staged a protest in India's Parliament premises on Tuesday, pressing for the rollback of the 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums.
(2024-08-06). Google broke the law with monopoly over online searches and ads, US judge rules. scmp.com Google had paid US$26.3 billion in 2021 to ensure that its search is the default on smartphones and browsers, judge noted.
(2024-08-06). Sahel, the resurgent Africa. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Com forte atuaàßà£o do Reino Unido, OTAN escala militarizaàßà£o do àÅrtico. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Police hunts for landlord after body found in septic tank in Rubaga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Old Kampala police have initiated a search for a landlord Joseph Sebugenyi who is on the run after a female tenant discovered a body in a septic tank at his property in Namungoona, Rubaga Division, Kampala. The tenant, whose identity has been protected by detectives, found the floating …
(2024-08-06). EXCLUSIVE: Berejiklian's $5.5m gun club a misfire for taxpayers. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-06). German Court Rejects Appeal of Former Syrian Secret Police Officer. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-06). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-08-06). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-06). 'Veepstakes' runner-up Josh Shapiro takes stage as Harris formally introduces Walz as VP pick. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Hours after Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the Harris-Walz ticket made their inaugural campaign stop at Temple University's Liacourus Center in Philadelphia. | But, before Harris introduced Walz, the first runner up in the "Veepstakes," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, took to the podium to thunderous applause. | He told the Philly crowd "I love being your governor," allaying any concerns that he was disappointed about narrowly missin…
(2024-08-06). OpenAI co-founders step back as Schulman leaves for rival Anthropic. scmp.com OpenAI president Greg Brockman is on leave through the end of the year marking a shift for the company with only two members of its founding team left.
(2024-08-06). Chad: Abuse, Deaths at Koro Toro Prison. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The front gate of Koro Toro 2, as taken by a detainee on a hidden camera. | © 2022 Private | Chad's military is responsible for the deaths in custody of several detainees en route to and at Koro Toro prison following the October 2022 protests over the extension of the transition government.Chadian military officials oversee a prison in which abuse runs rampant and are responsible for the deaths of protesters detained in the wake of the October 20, 2022 protests.The Chadian government should close one Koro Toro building and repair the other. Anyone held there without charge should b…
(2024-08-06). Paris 2024: Why Cheptegei, Kiplimo withdrew from 5000m. independent.co.ug 
Paris, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's long-distance stars, Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, will not compete in the 5000m race at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Uganda Athletics Federation has confirmed. In a brief statement, Faustino Kiwa, Head Coach of the Uganda Athletics Team, explained that both athletes were left exhausted after the 10,000m …
(2024-08-06). KZN MEC meets Umdoni residents to resolve concerns. sanews.gov.za KZN MEC meets Umdoni residents to resolve concerns | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has reassured communities under the Umdoni Local Municipality that the department will intervene appropriately to restore good governance and delivery of basic services. | This follows a three-week community protest against the lack of service delivery and alleged corruption within the municipality. | During his engagement with the community, who blockaded the municipal offices on Monday, Buthelezi expressed his concern over the municipality leadership's inability to deal wi…
(2024-08-06). Labour, not the "far right," are the real threat to our safety. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-06). Kyagulanyi rallies youth to continue with anti-corruption protest. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has urged the youth who participated in the March to Parliament protests against corruption to stay resolute and continue causing what he termed as "good trouble." Last month, over 100 individuals were detained by security forces after youth, mobilized through …
(2024-08-06). UK examines role of foreign states, criticises Elon Musk for 'civil war' post as riots rage. scmp.com Foreign states may be involved in fuelling a wave of riots that's hit the UK in the past week, Keir Starmer's government said, as the prime minister promised to crack down on perpetrators.
(2024-08-06). Cuba felicita a Bolivia por aniversario 199 de independencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) Cuba transmitió este martes calurosas felicitaciones al Gobierno y pueblo de Bolivia que celebra el aniversario 199 de su declaración de independencia.
(2024-08-06). Sobre la cancha: Mucho movimiento de nueves. cubadebate.cu Siempre se dice que el 9 cotiza alto en el mercado. Y claro, si el fútbol se gana con goles tiene toda la lógica ver a los clubes desesperados por llevarse a sus filas a alguien con quien puedan definir partidos. Manchester United, Roma, AC Milán, Atlético de Madrid y Dortmund son algunos de esos equipos.
(2024-08-06). La "exaltación" de Kamala Harris y la venidera Convención Nacional Demócrata de los EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Después que J. Biden renunciara a la reelección, ha surgido de forma impetuosa la candidatura de la actual vicepresidenta Kamala Harris. El sistema político de los EE.UU. está en una profunda crisis generalizada, con D. Trump como catalizador de la misma desde el 2016. Se han visto evidenciadas las contradicciones crónicas de los dos principales partidos del capitalismo.
(2024-08-06). Demuestran origen de atmósfera de la Luna. cubadebate.cu La Luna no tiene aire respirable, pero sí una atmósfera tenue, demuestra un estudio publicado hoy en Science Advances. Un equipo de los científicos estadounidenses del Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts y la Universidad de Chicago confirmó que el proceso de formación de la atmósfera de la Luna es principalmente la vaporización por contacto.
(2024-08-06). La noche dorada de Mijaín: La quinta medalla y una hazaña para todos los tiempos. cubadebate.cu Dicen que la algarabía estalló con el último segundo. No hubo lugar en Cuba en que no se celebrara "a lo grande" la victoria del pinareño y que en Herradura, su tierra natal, el clavo de la medalla relució como el oro, en espera de la última presea de un hombre que ha hecho historia en el olimpo. En francés, español, inglés; no importaba el idioma para vitorear al héroe.
(2024-08-06). Mijaín López: El Coloso de oro que entró al olimpo dejando un sueño en los colchones. cubadebate.cu A partir de ahora, sin embargo, lo hará a puerta cerrada: Mijaín López, con su oro de récord en los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024, dijo adiós a su exitosa carrera en lucha grecorromana. Empezó a practicar la lucha con 10 años, y ya tiene 41. Esta fue su despedida dorada: entrar al olimpo por la puerta grande y dejando un legado incomparable.
(2024-08-06). °Exhiban las actas! cubadebate.cu El atronador y muy bien coordinado coro de los publicistas al servicio del imperio y sus clases dominantes ha escalado sus denuncias en contra del reciente proceso electoral venezolano. La campaña ha adquirido dimensiones ciclópeas por su generalización y por su tono, rabioso y vociferante. Para aquellos que erróneamente son considerados como "periodistas" en lugar de lo que son.
(2024-08-06). Comienza en Cuba el XVIII Festival de Cine de Gibara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) Música, filmes, premios y homenajes distinguen al XVIII Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara, que se celebrará desde hoy y hasta el 10 de agosto próximo en esa ciudad de la provincia cubana de Holguín.
(2024-08-06). Tim Walz su compañero de fórmula, anuncia Kamala Harris. radiohc.cu Washington, 5 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y candidata demócrata, Kamala Harris, despejó la incógnita al anunciar este martes que su compañero de fórmula será el gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz.
(2024-08-06). Los argentinos otra vez a las calles. radiohc.cu Los argentinos volverán a las calles para dejar claro su descontento con la política económica del gobierno que preside Javier Milei, y que ha incidido negativamente en las condiciones de vida de gran parte de la ciudadanía, sobre todo de los asalariados y pensionados que sufren un acelerado proceso de empobrecimiento.
(2024-08-06). Parlamento de Ecuador tratará informe del asesinato de Villavicencio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) de Ecuador analizará hoy un informe que responsabilizó al gobierno del exmandatario Guillermo Lasso del asesinato del excandidato presidencial Fernando Villavicencio en agosto de 2023.
(2024-08-06). Josh Shapiro o Tim Walz, por acompañar a Kamala Harris. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos y candidata demócrata, Kamala Harris, anunciará hoy a su compañero de fórmula, una elección que despejará el suspenso y estará entre los gobernadores Josh Shapiro, de Pensilvania, y de Minnesota, Tim Walz.
(2024-08-06). Mijaín, el rey del olimpo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) Hay quienes consideran la herradura como un símbolo mágico, un talismán con aplicaciones esotéricas casi infinitas. | Desconozco si las cuestiones místicas tengan propiedades reales en la cotidianidad, pero de lo que no tengo duda es que, desde hace 16 años, las delegaciones olímpicas cubanas, cuentan con un resguardo infalible: Mijain López, a quién podríamos llamar el rey del Olimpo.
(2024-08-06). Canciller de Cuba alerta sobre peligros de armas nucleares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, advirtió este martes que las armas nucleares continúan siendo una grave amenaza para la humanidad, al recordar el lanzamiento hace 79 años de la bomba atómica sobre la ciudad japonesa de Hiroshima.
(2024-08-06). Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba prepara gala de sus talleres de verano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) La prestigiosa compañía Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba prepara hoy la gala de clausura de su XXX Curso de Verano, que realizarán el próximo domingo en la Sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional.
(2024-08-06). La historia se repite cuando los grandes la escriben. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) No vino hasta sus sextos Juegos Olímpicos por vanidad, tampoco a regodearse en su abolengo. Está aquí porque no se cansa de salir con Cuba en medio de su vasto pecho.
(2024-08-06). Salió peor el remedio. radiohc.cu Donald Trump, candidato a la presidencia de Estados Unidos por el Partido Republicano y su equipo de campaña, parecen haber cometido un error de cálculo cuando forzaron el abandono de la contienda a su rival, el presidente Joseph Biden.
(2024-08-06). Cubana Yusneylis Guzmán en semifinales de la lucha olímpica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (ACN) La gladiadora cubana del estilo libre Yusneylis Guzmán, de los 50 kilogramos (kg), clasificó hoy a las semifinales de su división en la lucha de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-08-06). Venezuela: Bitácora de una nueva victoria. workers.org 
MO publica, sin modificar, varias declaraciones de medios de comunicación antiimperialistas para mostrar la amplitud del apoyo a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y la oposición a las mentiras del gobierno estadounidense y los medios corporativos. Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein es Consultor y analista internacional venezolano. Caracas, Venezuela, 2 de agosto . . . |
(2024-08-06). Cuba y Rusia realizan estudios de enfermedades infecciosas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) Especialistas de Cuba y Rusia continúan hoy en la nación antillana una serie de estudios acerca de enfermedades infecciosas, incluida la fiebre de Oropouche.
(2024-08-06). Ballet Nacional de Cuba culmina presentaciones en cayo Santamaría. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) concluye hoy sus presentaciones en el teatro del hotel Iberostar Selection Ensenachos, en cayo Santamaría, uno de los destinos turísticos de sol y playa más famosos del país caribeño.
(2024-08-06). Matar al tigre y tenerle miedo al cuero. radiohc.cu Se dice de quien se acobarda, después de realizar algo arriesgado u osado. Se espera de manera "inminente" un ataque contra Israel desde múltiples frentes, según un informe de la compañía financiera norteamericana, Bloomberg, L.P. citando a funcionarios israelíes el pasado domingo.
(2024-08-06). Comienza Festival de Cine de Gibara. cubadebate.cu El XVIII Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara se celebrará desde hoy y hasta el 10 de agosto próximo en esa ciudad de la provincia cubana de Holguín, bajo el llamado °Filma el Oriente! Cuba lidera la nómina con 29 propuestas seleccionadas, luego Brasil (14), España (9), Argentina (6), Colombia, Chile, Hungría y Estados Unidos (2).
(2024-08-06). Archivo CD: Del 5 de agosto de 1994 a hoy: Fidel y la política como contragolpe. cubadebate.cu Por arte de magia, desaparecieron las piedras y un rugido enorme inundó nuestras gargantas, ya para siempre seguras de la victoria: " °Fidel!, °Fidel!".
(2024-08-06). Fallece Mercedes Pomares, la zurda de oro de las Morenas del Caribe. cubadebate.cu Falleció este martes la exvoleibolista cubana Mercedes Pomares Primelles, la llamada zurda de oro de la primera generación de las Morenas del Caribe. Llegue a sus familiares y amigos el más sentido pésame de parte del movimiento deportivo y pueblo cubanos. Pomares integró el equipo Cuba campeón mundial en la URSS en 1978.
(2024-08-06). Panamá y Colombia refuerzan seguridad con puesto fronterizo. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 6 ago (RHC) Los gobiernos de Panamá y Colombia acordaron instalar un puesto de control bilateral en la selva de Darién para frenar la creciente migración irregular rumbo a Estados Unidos, trascendió este martes.
(2024-08-06). Parques Nacionales y turismo a la par en Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) La protección medioambiental en Cuba marcha hoy a la par de la recuperación turística a juzgar por declaraciones oficiales al respecto, de ahí la relevancia de conocer y preservar Parques, àÅreas y otras denominaciones.
(2024-08-06). Venezuela: Tribunal Supremo de Justicia en peritaje de material electoral solicitado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ago (RHC) El Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela inició el proceso de peritaje del material electoral solicitado para dirimir el contencioso presentado por el ciudadano y presidente Nicolás Maduro, trascendió hoy.
(2024-08-06). Así vio AP la hazaña de Mijaín. cubadebate.cu Mijaín López, el mito cubano de la lucha grecorromana, se convirtió en el primer atleta de la historia en colgarse cinco medallas de oro de la misma prueba individual en cinco Juegos Olímpicos seguidos. A pocos días de cumplir los 42 años, López venció 6-0 al cubano nacionalizado chileno Yasmani Acosta en la final de los 130 kilogramos.