(2023-09-08). Ukraine latest large-scale drafting and mobilizing measure a signal of desperation. infobrics.org The on-going US proxy attrition war has already exhausted the country.
(2023-09-08). Blinken makes a promise to Kiev that he cannot keep. infobrics.org Kuleba proudly boasts that no American lives are at risk as Ukrainian casualties mount.
(2023-09-07). Africa Climate Summit Issues Nairobi Declaration. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Fifty Years Since the Chilean Coup of September 11, 1973. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Children in Police Watch Houses: A Nasty Queensland Experiment. dissidentvoice.org They really are a brutal lot. While the Queensland Labor Government croons on matters regarding rights, liberties and, it should be said, the plight of the First Nations Peoples, its policy, notably on youth detention, is a contradictory abomination. This situation finds itself repeated across the country, though the Sunshine State, as it is sometimes …
(2023-09-07). Meet the New Normal, Same as the Old Normal: You Are Still the Enemy Within. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). The Virus We Should Really be Concerned About is the Neoliberal Virus. dissidentvoice.org psychosis (noun) UK /sa…™Ààk…ô ä.s…™s/ US /sa…™Ààko ä.s…™s/ "Any of a number of the more severe mental illnesses that make someone believe things that are not real" — Cambridge Dictionary As the United States continues to reach untold depths of barbarism and depravity it is important to understand the role played by the neoliberal virus in catapulting …
(2023-09-07). Bret Stephens Inventive Anti-Biden Case in the NYT. cepr.net Bret Stephens had to be creative to push the "why are Americans so down on Biden" story in his New York Times column this week. He starts his piece by pointing to a number of positive developments. But then we get the big warning: "But there's another explanation: The news isn't all that good. Americans …
(2023-09-07). Myositis: More Evidence of Immune System Damage from COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Selected Articles: "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca 
By For the entirety of the 20 year US occupation, Afghanistan was the primary source for 90% …
(2023-09-07). Campaign continues to halt Binybara/Lee Point defence housing project. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Chris Minns says no to drug decriminalisation while ACT takes a bold health approach. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Criminalising activism: Woodside, protests and climate change. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Farmers discuss protecting prime crop land from coal seam gas mining. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Monash NTEU calls for pay rises, secure jobs. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). NTEU at RMIT votes to continue industrial action. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Qld gov't referred to UN Committee Against Torture for suspending human rights law. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Rising Tide national speaking tour gathers new support. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Scrap the GST and the Stage 3 tax cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Socialists slam Queensland Labor for locking up children indefinitely. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Uriel Barrera (1930-2023): A life of revolutionary struggle and solidarity. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). WA gov't, police go after climate protesters. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). 'A chemical bomb on the Kurdish foundation': Marking 100 years of the Treaty of Lausanne. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Sam Woripa Watson: 'Sovereignty is about controlling what happens on your land'. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-07). Open the Contracts: Court Rules in Favour of Vaccine Transparency. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). French MP defends Cuba's right to live without interference. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) La France Insoumise (LFI) MP Éric Coquerel on Thursday defended Cuba's right to independence and to live without the domination attempts by the United States and its economic, commercial, and financial blockade.
(2023-09-07). PM Modi unveils plan to strengthen ASEAN-India cooperation. plenglish.com Jakarta, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who ended his visit to Indonesia on Thursday, presented a proposal to strengthen cooperation between his country and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
(2023-09-07). Russia and Brazil Consider Co-Producing Films Together. infobrics.org Culture authorities from Russia and Brazil are discussing the possibility of reaching an agreement on joint film production…
(2023-09-07). XXV BRICS Summit and Affirmation of the BRICS Agenda by Country Agency. infobrics.org The bloc was dismissed by many in the beginning, with some arguing that it does not hold sufficient power to change anything, let alone contend with the global hegemons. But BRICS is not about challenging anyone. It is about fostering cooperation and collaboration to find solutions for global challenges and achieve a shared future in which development is enhanced and accessible to all who seek it, Mikatekiso Kubayi writes…
(2023-09-07). Rushing Ukraine's counteroffensive causes "unsustainable losses" – British think tank. infobrics.org Ukrainian forces have lost more than 66,000 soldiers since the start of the counteroffensive.
(2023-09-07). Breaking ties with Russia and refocusing on France could destroy Armenia. infobrics.org According to Pashinyan's "logic", France will get into a confrontation with Turkey, one of its NATO allies, for the sake of Armenia, a country nearly 3,500 km away that can reach Yerevan only through neighboring Georgia. This is without even taking into account the troubles Paris is going through as its neocolonial system in Africa is faced with unprecedented unraveling.
(2023-09-07). US to send radioactive weapons to Ukraine despite their extreme danger to humans. infobrics.org The US is running out of conventional weapons to provide Kiev, which is why it has recently started sending banned weapons, such as cluster munitions, and now even radioactive ones, such as DU.
(2023-09-07). More than Half of America's 20 Top Public Charities Are Donor-Advised Funds. inequality.org
(2023-09-07). The Digital World Brain. "Neural Techniques that Invalidate Free Will" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). COVID Vaccine Contracts Show How Big Pharma 'Held South Africa to Ransom'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). American carnage: To be Black in Trump's America. nationofchange.org While Black people are certainly not the sole target of Trump's rhetoric and the abuse of like-minded mobs, we are one of the greatest tests of the functioning of American democracy.
(2023-09-07). Bernie Sanders champions '32-hour work week with no loss in pay'. nationofchange.org "Changes that benefit the working class of our country are not going to be easily handed over by the corporate elite. They have to be fought for—and won."
(2023-09-07). Is There Really Pay Equity at the US Open Tennis Tournament? dissidentvoice.org 
Imagine if you and others in your group are paid a flat rate, and the members of a different group are paid the same flat rate. The employer proclaims it is equal pay. But wait a minute! Your group works a 5-hour shift while the other group works a 3-hour shift for the same pay. …
(2023-09-07). Women's Rights: Is There Really Pay Equity at the US Open Tennis Tournament? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Transparency International's Covert Agenda: A Pawn in Western Intelligence's Game. mintpressnews.com 
Founded by World Bank apparatchiks in 1993, Transparency International has relentlessly exposed public sector corruption in the Global South while leaving government-enabled criminality in rich nations unexamined.
(2023-09-07). The "Global War on Terrorism". "The Process that Set September 11 in Motion": Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Is It Time to Fire Your Doctor? CDC VAERS Records More Deaths from COVID Vaccines Than Total of All Previous Vaccines Combined. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Blinken indulges Republican senator toying with Palestinian hunger. electronicintifada.net Democrats push back for "economic peace" but ignore underlying issues of apartheid, dispossession and occupation.
(2023-09-07). Native Son: Big Bill Haywood. dissidentvoice.org [The] barbarous gold barons do not find the gold, they do not mine the gold, they do not mill the gold, but by some weird alchemy all the gold belongs to them. — Big Bill Haywood, addressing commencement of miners' strike, Colorado, 1903. Work taught him of injustice early and converted him to socialism. His …
(2023-09-07). US Intensifies Its Hybrid War Against Nicaragua. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Behind Their Green Mask — The Government Proposes Legislation to Criminalise Disagreeing With Net Zero. expose-news.com We should have listened to Rosa Koire back in 2011 when she warned that "The Green Mask must be removed from those who have hijacked the environmental movement." This is true of …
(2023-09-07). 9/9-9/11. 22 Years Ago, 2 Days before 9/11: Shah Masood, leader of the Northern Alliance assassinated. globalresearch.ca This article was originally published on the 9th of September 2003. | Twenty-two years ago, on the 9th of September 2001, the leader of the Northern Alliance Commander Ahmad Shah Masood was mortally wounded in a kamikaze assassination. | It happened two …
(2023-09-07). Oil and Gas and Climate Change Fakery. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Brazil has become a guinea pig for the global effort to censor information. expose-news.com Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes has censored a shocking number of high-profile people in a surprisingly short period of time. Not just on social media but he is also freezing bank accounts …
(2023-09-07). David Kurten: Net Zero Zealots will use the Energy Bill to take your home away from you. expose-news.com On Tuesday, the UK's Energy Bill had its third reading and was passed by the House of Commons. It may sound innocuous but this is part of the tyranny that is being …
(2023-09-07). 9/11 Explosive Evidence. Experts Speak Out. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Democratic Republic of Congo Faces "Worst Hunger Catastrophe" as Mineral Extraction Enriches the Few. democracynow.org 
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeing a dramatic deterioration of infrastructure and displacement of citizens as a result of armed violence, flooding and the world's largest hunger crisis. In recent months, rampant violence of armed groups has forced more than half a million people to flee their homes, while the United Nations says some 3,000 families also lost their homes after recent intense flooding and mudslides in the eastern part of the country. Twenty-five million people are facing starvation as displaced citizens are unable to access their land to grow their own food, and the humanitarian r…
(2023-09-07). Ukrainian & Russian Activists on How Putin's War Emboldens "Authoritarian Forces" Around the World. democracynow.org 
On the same day U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to announce $1 billion in new U.S. aid to Ukraine, 17 Ukrainians were killed in a Russian missile attack on a Donetsk market. "It's very painful for me to see all the streets and cities that I spent my childhood in to be completely destroyed by the ongoing war," says Hanna Perekhoda, Ukrainian historian from the Donetsk region on a speaking tour of the U.S. calling for an end to the war by driving out Putin's occupation. "If we let Russian authoritarians win, it will mean that the authoritarian forces also in our cou…
(2023-09-07). Headlines for September 7, 2023. democracynow.org Russian Missile Strike Kills 17 and Wounds Dozens in Ukraine's Donetsk, Russia Accused of Violating Territorial Integrity of Romania, a NATO Ally, Sudanese Army Shelling Kills 32 Civilians in Omdurman, Gabon Coup Leaders Say Deposed Leader Ali Bongo Has Been Freed from House Arrest, U.N. to End Food Aid for Another 2 Million Afghans as 15 Million Face Hunger, Biden to Cancel Oil & Gas Leases in Alaska Wildlife Refuge, But Willow Project Remains, Judge Sets October Trial for 2 Trump Co-Defendants in Georgia Election Interference Case, Federal Judge Finds Trump Liable for Defaming Writer E. Jean Carroll for S…
(2023-09-07). Níger aumentó el precio del uranio a 214 dólares el kilogramo. telesurtv.net En 2022, el uranio proveniente de Níger representó el 20,2 por ciento del total importado por Francia.
(2023-09-07). Inundaciones en sureste de Europa dejan 11 muertos. telesurtv.net En Grecia, dos personas murieron y todavía se busca a una que está desaparecida, luego que su vehículo fuera arrastrado por un torrente.
(2023-09-07). OMS registra aumento de muertes y hospitalizaciones por Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS teme por las consecuencias de la enfermedad durante el invierno e instó a una mayor vigilancia y vacunación.
(2023-09-07). Argentina retira insignias otorgadas a Augusto Pinochet. telesurtv.net A través del Decreto 455, que será publicado este jueves en el Boletín Oficial, se le cancela a Pinochet, fallecido en 2006, y a sus derechohabientes el derecho a usar las insignias referidas.
(2023-09-07). Colombia designa delegados al monitoreo del cese al fuego con el ELN. telesurtv.net La Instancia Nacional es liderada por el general de infantería de Marina, Rafael Olaya Quintero.
(2023-09-07). Juez de EE.UU. ordena a Texas retirar boyas antimigrantes. telesurtv.net El Gobierno mexicano reconoció la decisión que emitió por la Corte Federal para el Distrito Oeste en EE.UU. para ordenar la retirada de una barrera de boyas colocadas en el río Bravo.
(2023-09-07). Huracán Jova alcanza máxima categoría en el océano Pacífico mexicano. telesurtv.net Jova es el décimo ciclón con nombre de esta temporada en el Pacífico, de ellos, el más dañino ha sido Hilary.
(2023-09-07). Suprema Corte de México despenaliza el aborto a nivel federal. telesurtv.net En una decisión histórica, la Suprema Corte de México avaló la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo a nivel nacional.
(2023-09-07). Militar colombiano se declarará culpable del magnicidio de Mà∂ise. telesurtv.net El colombiano, quien es considerado líder del complot para matar a Moïse, fue arrestado en Haití y extraditado a EE.UU., donde se declaró no culpable del crimen en 2022.
(2023-09-07). EE.UU. concederá a Ucrania ayuda de más de mil millones de dólares. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el líder ruso, Vladímir Putin, calificó como un "fracaso" la contraofensiva ucraniana, que ha estado en curso durante tres meses hasta el día de hoy.
(2023-09-07). Gobierno de Chile presenta agenda legislativa de DD.HH. telesurtv.net Se presentó a propósito de las cinco décadas del golpe de Estado del general Augusto Pinochet contra el presidente socialista Salvador Allende.
(2023-09-07). Tifón Haikui deja cerca de 300.000 personas evacuadas en China. telesurtv.net Se esperan más lluvias torrenciales que pueden desencadenar torrentes de montaña, inundaciones y otros desastres secundarios.
(2023-09-07). Huracán Jova alcanza la categoría 2 en el Pacífico mexicano. telesurtv.net Jova presentaba vientos máximos sostenidos de 165 kilómetros por hora (km/h) y rachas de 205 km/h.
(2023-09-07). Presidenta de Perú juramenta a nuevos ministros. telesurtv.net Algunas de las nuevas asignaciones ministeriales corresponden a las carteras de Justicia y Derechos Humanos, Educación, Trabajo, Desarrollo Agrario y Riego.
(2023-09-07). Claudia Sheinbaum es electa candidata presidencial por el partido Morena en México. telesurtv.net El presidente del Consejo Nacional de Morena, Alfonso Durazo, leyó los resultados de las cinco encuestas que definieron la candidatura.
(2023-09-07). TSE convoca a elecciones generales del 2024 en El Salvador. telesurtv.net En la convocatoria a elecciones que marca el inicio del evento electoral permitirá que el 7 de septiembre inicie el proceso de inscripción de candidaturas.
(2023-09-07). Denuncian nueva masacre en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Ascienden a 64 las masacres ocurridas en lo que va del 2023 en Colombia, de acuerdo con los datos de Indepaz.
(2023-09-07). Rusia y Türkiye acuerdan suministro de un millón de toneladas de granos. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia afirmó que es necesario evaluar temas como la logística, finanzas, rutas, destinos y cantidad.
(2023-09-07). Movimiento social brasileño celebra Grito de los Excluidos. telesurtv.net Bajo el lema "¿De qué tienes hambre y sed?", los movimientos abogarán por un Brasil más justo, democrático y soberano.
(2023-09-07). Junta militar concede libertad a presidente derrocado de Gabón. telesurtv.net El líder golpista señaló que concedió la libertad al ex mandatario de 64 años teniendo en cuenta su estado de salud.
(2023-09-07). Parlamento de Chad exige retirada de tropas francesas. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, los asambleístas expresaron su rechazo ante la posición injerencista francesa.
(2023-09-07). Suman 37 los muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de esa región, Eduardo Leite añadió en rueda de prensa que lamentablemente el número de fallecidos debe ir en aumento en las próximas horas.
(2023-09-07). Exigen justicia para firmantes de paz asesinados en Colombia. telesurtv.net Entre las actividades, también se realizó un plantón frente a la Fiscalía General para exigir a este ente que no queden impunes los asesinatos de firmantes de paz y líderes sociales.
(2023-09-07). Publican lista de los 30 futbolistas nominados al Balón de Oro. telesurtv.net Como es costumbre hace más de 15 años, el listado lo encabeza el capitán de la Argentina campeona del mundo Lionel Messi.
(2023-09-07). Tormenta tropical Lee se convierte en huracán categoría 1. telesurtv.net El ente agregó además que se producirá un fortalecimiento continuo del sistema.
(2023-09-07). How union workers are fighting for a life outside of the mill. nationofchange.org
(2023-09-07). What if There Had Been No Coup in Chile in 1973? dissidentvoice.org 
Gracia Barrios (Chile), Multitud III ('Multitude III'), 1972. Imagine this scenario. On 11 September 1973, the reactionary sections of the Chilean army, led by General Augusto Pinochet and given a green light by the US government, did not leave their barracks. President Salvador Allende, who led the Popular Unity government, went to his office in …
(2023-09-07). 9/11 and "The Unspeakable": Award Winning Actor William Hurt: "It Took Me a Long Time to Face What I Knew to be True About 9/11" globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). The US military recruitment crisis and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org The US war machine is confronting a worsening recruitment crisis as it escalates its war against Russia in Ukraine and prepares for war against China.
(2023-09-07). Will Lehman replies to Biden's Department of Labor in ongoing lawsuit to demand rerun of UAW election. wsws.org The filing takes apart the ridiculous claims by the DOL that Lehman should have filed his complaint–which centered on the fact that the historically low turnout was the product of deliberate voter suppression by the UAW bureaucracy–before the election results were known.
(2023-09-07). For an active boycott of Australian Labor's Voice referendum! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party urges workers and youth to reject both the Yes and the No cases presented by the ruling political establishment and calls for an active boycott campaign to oppose the referendum itself.
(2023-09-07). UAW president backtracks on autoworker demands one week before Big Three contract expirations. wsws.org In an interview with Associated Press, UAW President Shawn Fain said, "when you go into bargaining, you don't always get everything you demand," all but admitting that a sellout agreement is being prepared between the union apparatus and the auto corporations.
(2023-09-07). The deepening COVID pandemic further exposes the reckless self-delusions of the Biden administration. wsws.org Jill Biden's COVID reinfection has exposed the hypocrisy and farce in the White House's policy toward the ongoing pandemic.
(2023-09-07). Report to G20 summit glosses over problems in global financial system. wsws.org The Financial Stability Board has warned that the global economic recovery is losing strength and the effects of rising interest rates are increasingly being felt.
(2023-09-07). Sri Lankan government declares "security operation to wipe out underworld" wsws.org Confronting rising mass opposition to its severe austerity measures, the real target of the government's "anti-organised crime" operations are the working class and the poor.
(2023-09-07). New Zealand senior doctors hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The first-ever national strike by thousands of senior doctors and dentists in the public hospitals, while limited by the union, is a sign of ongoing ferment among the health workers.
(2023-09-07). Amid debacle of Ukrainian offensive, US demands the bloodbath continue. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the debacle of Ukraine's summer offensive, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Ukraine Monday to reaffirm US involvement in the Ukraine war "for as long as it takes."
(2023-09-07). Impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins. wsws.org Paxton has been a leading supporter of Donald Trump's campaign to overturn the 2020 election, as well as a host of other reactionary measures.
(2023-09-07). Biden hails sellout dockworkers' and UPS agreements ahead of autoworkers' contract expiration. wsws.org In order to continue the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine in 2023 and beyond without labor disruptions, the Biden administration, working with the critical labor bureaucracies, has blocked strikes in major industries while enforcing agreements that further impoverish workers.
(2023-09-07). WGA co-chair Chris Keyser's Labor Day message: The union apparatus prepares to sell out writers' strike. wsws.org Keyser represents a certain social type, affluent, well-connected in the industry, intimately tied to the Democratic Party, that dominates the WGA and SAG-AFTRA leaderships.
(2023-09-07). Australian Labor government's workplace reforms will enshrine insecure jobs and low pay. wsws.org The purpose of the legislation is not to reverse the growth of exploitative gig-economy and sham-contracting arrangements, but to legitimise them, establishing a Labor- and union-sanctioned cut-rate workforce.
(2023-09-06). The Heat: UN General Assembly opens in New York. america.cgtn.com 
The annual session of the UN General Assembly — also called UNGA — officially got under way Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. | World leaders and government representatives from around the globe will be taking part as they address the high-level "General Debate" later this month. | For a preview of what we can expect at this year's UNGA, we have this report from CGTN's John Terrett in New York. | To discuss: | Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history…
(2023-09-06). Palestine in Pictures: August 2023. electronicintifada.net A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine…
(2023-09-06). Educating the US Imperium: Australia's Mission for Assange. dissidentvoice.org An odder political bunch you could not find, at least when it comes to pursuing a single goal. Given that the goal is the release of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange makes it all the more striking. Six Australian parliamentarians of various stripes will be heading to Washington ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's October visit …
(2023-09-06). New Fellow for Human Bridges: Yann Perreau. independentmediainstitute.org The Independent Media Institute is pleased to announce that Yann Perreau will join the Human Bridges project as a writing fellow. We are excited for his contributions to this project in our growing scope of media coverage, art and museums initiatives, and efforts in higher education. Yann Perreau has a long background as an author, …
(2023-09-06). Crypto and Finance Are Waste and a Drag on the Economy. cepr.net As everyone learns in Econ 101, and immediately forgets, the purpose of the financial sector is to facilitate transactions and allocate capital. This seems like a simple and obvious point, but you would never know it in most discussions of the financial sector. The point here is that we need finance for these purposes. We …
(2023-09-06). Turbo Cancer: Teachers Are Being Decimated by Aggressive and Metastatic Cancers After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). SDS Denver escalates campaign around budget cuts in powerful lightning rally. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – Around 10: 45 a.m. on August 30 Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), at the Auraria Campus staged a lightning rally to demand an adequate resolution to the $12 million budget crisis that University of Colorado Denver is currently facing. | As it stands, instead of cutting from an already massively bloated administrative budget, the university is vying to impose further restrictions on education and campus life. These "solutions" include, but are not limited to, increasing maximum class sizes, leaving faculty roles empty after retirements, cutting classes or moving them online, and raising tuition…
(2023-09-06). Stop Cop City activists facing a new wave of repression. fightbacknews.org Atlanta, GA – 61 Stop Cop City activists are being indicted on Georgia RICO charges by the state's attorney general's office. | The Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act is similar to the federal RICO Act, but the Georgia Act makes it easier to charge people. The indictment is dated August 29 and the charges became known to the public September 5. | The indictment groups the activists together in what the state is calling an "enterprise" engaged in racketeering activity aimed at preventing Cop City from being built. The indictment names Defend the Atlanta Forest as the group accused of…
(2023-09-06). "Russia needs Turkey, Turkey needs Russia."The Putin-Erdogan "Geopolitical Swing" in Sochi? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). G20 nations promises clash with record fossil fuel subsidies in 2022. america.cgtn.com 
The G20 summit is set to get underway in New Delhi on September 9. | The climate issue is expected to be front and center, and as vexing as ever. | A new report finds G20 countries poured record levels of public money into fossil fuels last year despite promises to reduce some of it. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
(2023-09-06). Argentina is ready to cooperate with Ethiopia in framework of BRICS. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Argentina is ready to cooperate with Ethiopia and seize the new opportunities that the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have opened to both countries, Argentine Ambassador Gustavo Teodoro Grippo said, quoted by local press on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan opens country's first solar city Sanchi. plenglish.com On this occasion, he said that Sanchi would soon become a net zero city. Mr. Chouhan said that as per the wish of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have inaugurated the first Solar City in Madhya Pradesh. | The Chief Minister called upon the people to plant trees and make maximum use of renewable energy. He also announced the start of an irrigation system with solar pumps for the farmers. | Roof-top solar panels have been installed in all institutions like railway stations, schools, government offices, street lights, and post offices in Sanchi. | Solar study lamps are also being used in homes in the city. | Along…
(2023-09-06). Russia Eyes Collaboration with India in Quantum Tech. infobrics.org Russia will first present a detailed proposal to India for possible collaboration at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit next year…
(2023-09-06). Russia, Brazil on Course to Boost Mutual Trade: Official. infobrics.org Brazil is looking forward to scaling up its trade with Russia, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said in an interview with Russian media…
(2023-09-06). BRICS: Navigating Between Big Hopes and Small Steps. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc of developing nations convened in Johannesburg under the theme of "BRICS and Africa." As this group, constituting a quarter of the global economy, contemplates its potential transformation into a geopolitical force against the West and its progress toward de-dollarizing its internal trade, the anticipated decision regarding expansion emerged from the summit…
(2023-09-06). West to discuss how to improve broken ties with Africa at G20 Summit. infobrics.org It is unlikely that the EU will woo Africa away from Russia and China given that neither country has a colonial history on the continent.
(2023-09-06). Anti-Russian paranoia turns against Estonian prime minister. infobrics.org Kaja Kallas is pressured to resign after her husband's business with Russia were exposed in media.
(2023-09-06). US hosting 'open secret' military exercises with Taiwan. infobrics.org The drills were held in Michigan, involving approximately 7000 soldiers from both sides. Although most Americans taking part in the exercise were members of the Michigan National Guard, some were unnamed units under the direct command of the Pentagon. This indicates that the troops in question must have been special forces used in various covert operations.
(2023-09-06). The Next Crisis Is Anyone's Guess, But the Government Is Ready to Lockdown the Nation. dissidentvoice.org 
The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. — H.L. Mencken, In Defence of Women, 1918 First came 9/11, which the government used to transform itself into a police state. Then the COVID-19 …
(2023-09-06). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations with Saudi Arabia. dissidentvoice.org 
The Saudis picked us up from the detention center in Daer and put us in a minibus going back to the Yemen border. When they released us, they created a kind of chaos; they screamed at us to "get out of the car and get away." … this is when they started to fire mortars …
(2023-09-06). What Does G20 Stand for? "Counterbalance", "Emerging NWO", "Global Economic Architecture" … globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Ukraine's 'biggest arms supplier' orchestrated 2014 Maidan massacre, witnesses say. thegrayzone.com Once denounced by Zelensky as a "criminal," gun runner Serhiy Pashinksy has become the top private supplier of arms to Ukraine. Eyewitness testimony has fingered Pashinsky as the architect of a bloody false flag operation which propelled the 2014 Maidan coup and plunged the country into civil war. Years before emerging as Kiev's top private weapons trafficker, ex-legislator Serhiy Pashinsky played a key role in the 2014 US-backed coup which toppled Ukraine's democratically-elected president and set the stage for a …
(2023-09-06). Leaked: CIA Front Preparing Color Revolution in Indonesia. mintpressnews.com 
Documents passed anonymously to MintPress News reveal the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a notorious CIA front, is laying the foundations for a color revolution in Indonesia. | In February 2024, citizens will elect their President, Vice President, and both legislative chambers. Current maverick leader Joko Widodo, widely beloved by Indonesians, is ineligible for a third term, and NED is preparing to seize power in the wake of his departure. This operation is conducted despite the leaks indicating Jakarta's foremost intelligence agency has expressly warned U.S. officials to stay put. | The paper trail is…
(2023-09-06). Work-Hour Volatility by the Numbers: How Do Workers Fare in the Wake of the Pandemic. cepr.net Economic lives have become fluid in the United States during recent decades, with individual or family incomes often varying from month to month, from quarter to quarter, or across years. The income instability that hourly workers and their families are facing is mostly driven by frequent earnings changes, which could be a result of unpredictable …
(2023-09-06). Commemorating 9/11: "Forewarnings", Bush Administration was Spreading Rumors "Prior to 9-11": Michael C. Ruppert. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Data Avalanche Provides Proof of mRNA Disaster. expose-news.com
(2023-09-06). The Curious Case of the Spreading Red Meat Allergy. expose-news.com "A rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people," says the CDC who adds that there now is a "steep increase in …
(2023-09-06). 19 civilians died due to inaccurate targeting in Khartoum state. plenglish.com Khartoum, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) At least 19 civilians were killed as a result of artillery shelling on Tuesday, targeting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in the Umbada suburb, west of Omdurman.
(2023-09-06). Cuban Deputy FM receives Swiss Ambassador Stefano Vescovi. plenglish.com In the ceremony, held at Cuba ¥s Foreign Ministry (MINREX), the Swiss diplomat presented the copies of style as new ambassador to the government of the Republic of Cuba, according to MINREX. | In April 2023, the Counselor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis paid an official visit to Cuba, an occasion that reaffirmed the interest in continuing to strengthen bilateral ties with a long history of friendship and cooperation.
(2023-09-06). Dominican Republic reports 151 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the Ministry ¥s latest report, 5,731 tests were analyzed during the week, 3,078 of them for the first time. | It was specified that 670,409 people have fallen ill since the beginning of the pandemic, 665,971 of them have recovered. | For several months, the Ministry has not reported any deaths. | In the last seven days, the highest number of infected patients are concentrated in Santiago (48), Espaillat (47) and Santiago Rodriguez (12).
(2023-09-06). Ghanaians trust in future thanks to training received in Cuba. plenglish.com Accra, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The confidence in Ghana ¥s future thanks to men and women trained in Cuba was expressed by the country ¥s former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman.
(2023-09-06). Haiti ¥s Jacmel prison inmates face unsafe conditions, says Arnel Rémy. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Collective of Lawyers Defenders of Human Rights on Wednesday condemned the precarious conditions in Jacmel prison, southeast of the Haitian capital, described as deplorable and dehumanizing.
(2023-09-06). NY movement in solidarity with Cuba grows despite solid measures. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Given constant attacks on Cuba, the solidarity movement in New York has managed to increase with more and more young people, in what activist Manolo de los Santos describes as a confluence of identity and energies.
(2023-09-06). South Korea: Mass protests continue against Fukushima nuclear waste dumping. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Peter Boyle spoke to Denise Yoon, a key organiser of the South Korean protests against the dumping of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean — which began on August 25.
(2023-09-06). The Criminal Insanity of Climate Change: Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) Create Forest and Bush Fires, Destroying Entire Cities and Igniting Boats in the Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Video: Is the European Union a "Colony of America"? Enforcing an "Economic Iron Curtain" with Russia: Michel Chossudovsky and James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). EU's Digital Services Act no longer conceals Brussels' mission to kill free speech worldwide. expose-news.com Recently, the European Union implemented a totalitarian new regulation known as the "Digital Services Act." It was enforced last Friday. This legislation ushers in an exceedingly rigorous regime of online content control, …
(2023-09-06). German drug regulatory authority admits that so many adverse effects from covid injections were reported that the purpose-built app couldn't cope. expose-news.com Last Friday, Germany's covid inquiry summoned the head of Germany's public health authority, Lothar Wieler, and the head of Germany's drug regulatory agency, Brigitte Keller-Stanislawski. Wieler admitted that Germany's public health authority, …
(2023-09-06). The National Health Service is not national. expose-news.com In his passing observations, Dr. Vernon Coleman explains why the word "national" in the National Health Service is a misnomer. He also gives advice about the "germ theory controversy," why the covid …
(2023-09-06). Two viewpoints to challenge the new covid variant hysteria. expose-news.com Eris was the ancient Greek goddess of strife, discord, contention and rivalry. It is also the name of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant that corporate media has been publicising as the hopeful beginnings …
(2023-09-06). The Biden Administration's Relations With Israel Aren't Going To Change, Here's Why. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US government's long-held position of unconditional support for Israel is seemingly being placed under duress, due in large part to the current push from the regime in Tel Aviv towards a legal system overhaul. As Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, bars his ministers from traveling to Washington, speculation has arisen of a breakdown in
(2023-09-06). Science Continues To Prove COVID Jabs Are Destroying The Population & The PCR/PIC Illusion Is Back. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/6/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-09-06). History: Worsening Relations in the German Empire. In the Wake of the Franco-Prussian War (1871). globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Articles] Associations between alcohol intake and hospital contacts due to alcohol and unintentional injuries in 71,025 Danish adolescents — a prospective cohort study. thelancet.com Adolescents' drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm in terms of hospital contacts due to alcohol and unintentional injuries in a dose—response relationship. Thus, increased risk was apparent in those with low alcohol intake, suggesting a need for awareness of and initiatives to prevent youth drinking. Furthermore, initiatives should include a strengthened focus on people younger than 18 years.
(2023-09-06). Kenyan Activist at Africa Climate Summit: Fund Green Transition on Continent & Phase Out Fossil Fuels. democracynow.org 
As the Africa Climate Summit wraps up in Nairobi, we get an update from Kenyan climate justice organizer Eric Njuguna. He says the focus by Western leaders and multinational companies on establishing carbon markets in Africa amounts to a "ticket to pollute" without directly addressing the need to phase out fossil fuels. Njuguna says a key demand from activists is to create access to climate financing without new debt burdens on the continent's governments. "Africa is bearing the brunt of the climate crisis and people are dying," says Njuguna.
(2023-09-06). "Alarming": Biden to Supply Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine Despite Contamination Risks. democracynow.org 
The Biden administration is expected to send armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine as part of the latest military aid package, even though the weapons are radioactive and their use causes contamination that is hazardous to human health. It's the latest escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia that nonproliferation activists warn could possibly lead to a nuclear confrontation. The United Kingdom already provided Ukraine with depleted uranium munitions earlier this year, one of which sparked contamination fears when it was reportedly destroyed by Russian forces over the weeke…
(2023-09-06). Headlines for September 6, 2023. democracynow.org Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy, Blinken Visits Kyiv to Unveil New $1 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Meadows, Eastman & Clark Plead Not Guilty in Georgia Election Case, Special Counsel Jack Smith Warns Trump's Remarks May Be Prejudicing Jury Pool in D.C., Trial Begins for Trump's Former Trade Adviser Peter Navarro, 61 Cop City Activists Face RICO Charges in Atlanta for Protests Against Police Facility, U.N. Head Warns "Climate Breakdown Has Begun", Brazil: 21 Die After Cyclone Triggers Floods & Landslides, Seven Killed Afte…
(2023-09-06). "A Political Prosecution": 61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO Charges by Georgia's Republican AG. democracynow.org 
Georgia is intensifying its crackdown against opponents of Cop City, with the state's Republican attorney general announcing sweeping indictments of 61 people on racketeering charges over protests and other activism related to the $90 million police training facility planned to be built in Atlanta. The RICO charges were approved by the same grand jury that indicted former President Trump and 18 others on RICO charges in the same county by the Democratic district attorney, and come after many of the same people were earlier charged with domestic terrorism and money laundering as part of the Stop Cop City mov…
(2023-09-06). How To Write And Talk About War, And How Not To. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). I Don't Care How Old Our Horribly Awful Elected Officials Are. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). Our Town and Everyone's Town Should Be Rallying for Peace. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). The Coup Against the Third World: Chile, 1973. dissidentvoice.org 
In anticipation of the fiftieth anniversary of the 11 September coup against Chile's Popular Unity government, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Instituto de Ciencias Alejandro Lipschutz Centro de Pensamiento e Investigación Social y Política release a new dossier analysing the coup and its effects on the Third World and non-aligned countries. On 11 …
(2023-09-06). Resident assistants at Tufts University wage one-day strike on freshman move-in day. wsws.org The student workers are demanding a stipend, but the union is ceding the initiative to the university's administration.
(2023-09-06). American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly vote for strike authorization. wsws.org The flight attendants have been kept on the job since 2019 without a contract by the APFA bureaucracy.
(2023-09-06). UK: Almost 240,000 people died in past two years waiting for National Health Service care. wsws.org The homicidal policies put in place by the Conservative government under Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the pandemic resulted in over 230,000 deaths and contributed massively to the surge in waiting list deaths.
(2023-09-06). Australia: University of Newcastle students demand affiliation of IYSSE at Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org "By effectively banning the IYSSE, management is attempting to prevent students and youth from accessing a genuine revolutionary socialist program and anti-war perspective."
(2023-09-06). Biden reveals conspiracy with UAW bureaucracy to block auto strike. wsws.org Biden told reporters in Philadelphia there would be no auto strike, revealing his reliance on the UAW bureaucracy to strangle the growing rebellion of autoworkers.
(2023-09-06). Ex-leader of Proud Boys and "prolific" FBI informant sentenced to 22 years in prison for role in January 6 coup. wsws.org Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the fascistic militia group and protégé of Trump political crony Roger Stone, was previously convicted of six felonies related to the failed coup, including seditious conspiracy.
(2023-09-06). The continuing struggle against Pabloism, the centrism of the OCI and the emerging crisis within the ICFI. wsws.org The following lecture was delivered by Samuel Tissot, a member of the Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES), the French section of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), and Peter Schwarz, a leading member of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP), the German section of the ICFI. It was delivered to the Socialist Equality Party (US) International Summer School, held between July 30 and August 4, 2023.
(2023-09-06). Australian workers demand end to persecution of Sri Lankan plantation workers. wsws.org "All these workers are being punished for undertaking legitimate and justified strike action in defence of their jobs, working conditions, wages, and in opposition to the victimisation of their comrades by management."
(2023-09-06). Amazon CEO Andy Jassy orders end to remote work in the midst of a new wave of COVID-19. wsws.org An increasing number of major corporations are demanding that workers who were allowed to work remotely in the early stages of the pandemic now must return to the office in person at least part time.
(2023-09-06). Protests mount against Macron's refusal to withdraw French troops from Niger. wsws.org After tens of thousands of workers and youth protested this weekend in Niger's capital, Niamey, thousands have encircled the NATO military base in Niamey.
(2023-09-06). Chinese security ministry points to real aim of recent US visits. wsws.org US diplomatic initiatives were characterised as "old wine in new bottles."
(2023-09-07). How 9/11 Bred a "War on Terror" from Hell. tomdispatch.com [Today's piece is adapted from the introduction to Norman Solomon's book War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine (The New Press, 2023).] The day after the U.S. government began routinely bombing faraway places, the lead editorial in the New York Times expressed some gratification. Nearly four weeks had passed since 9/11, the newspaper noted, and America had finally stepped up its "counterattack against terrorism" by launching airstrikes on al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military targets in Afghanistan. "It was a moment we have expected ever since September 11," the editor…
(2023-09-07). Keeping the griot tradition alive in Baltimore. therealnews.com 
(2023-09-07). To end racism, we need to rebuild the economy. therealnews.com 
(2023-09-07). What does solidarity with Ukraine's workers look like? therealnews.com 
What is the role labor unions should play in the Russia-Ukraine War? In a special conversation moderated by
(2023-09-07). WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw discusses her mental health struggles. therealnews.com 
Chamique Holdsclaw's legendary status was apparent from the moment she entered professional sports. After helping the US National Team win the Gold Medal in the 1998 Berlin Olympics, Holdsclaw was named Rookie of the Year in her first WNBA season. Her talent on the court and success in the WNBA projected an image of stability, but away from the cameras, Holdsclaw struggled with her mental health. On this episode of Edge of Sports, Holdsclaw speaks frankly about her struggles with depression, bipolar disorder, and fame. Elsewhere in the episode, Dave rails against the "anti-woke" Trumpist response to the US…
(2023-09-06). 'There is an attack on Black literacy': Why education and activism go together. therealnews.com 
A 2022 As reading levels fall, Black Baltimoreans are slipping further away from their ability to liberate themselves. Particularly during a time where socioeconomi…
(2023-09-06). Organizers condemn 'anti-democratic' RICO charges against Cop City protesters. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Organizers with the Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta said Tuesday that new organized crime and racketeering charges against more than 60 campaigners were aimed at quashing all dissent against the construction of a $90 million police training facility in the city, as well as similar law enforcement projects. | Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, an…
(2023-09-07). Eastern European NATO Countries Fear Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-07). LEAKED: CIA Front Preparing Color Revolution In Indonesia. scheerpost.com 
By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News Documents passed anonymously to MintPress News reveal the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a notorious CIA front, is laying the foundations for a color revolution in Indonesia. In February 2024, citizens will elect their President, Vice President, and both legislative chambers. Current maverick leader Joko Widodo, widely beloved by Indonesians, is …
(2023-09-07). Ukraine's 'Biggest Arms Supplier' Orchestrated 2014 Maidan Massacre, Witnesses Say. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-07). G20: What's in it for the Global South? peoplesdispatch.org Economist Dr Biswajit Dhar talks about what to expect from the forthcoming G20 summit being held in Delhi, India. He says the rhetoric about gains to developing countries from the G20 summits is hype…
(2023-09-07). The Federal Government Is Evolving on Marijuana — But Not Fast Enough. otherwords.org Nearly a year ago, the Biden Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970, different drugs are regulated or prohibited according to their placement in five different "schedules." | The federal government currently puts marijuana in Schedule 1 — the most restrictive level, which it shares with heroin, ecstasy, and other drugs. By definition, subs…
(2023-09-07). 18th G20 summit set to begin in New Delhi as faultlines among members widen. peoplesdispatch.org The West's disregard of concerns from the Global South on reforms of international financial institutions and climate change, as well as attempts to use the forum for geopolitical gains, has made consensus elusive…
(2023-09-07). Claudia Sheinbaum will be MORENA's candidate for Mexican Presidential election. peoplesdispatch.org Claudia Sheinbaum, the former Head of government of Mexico City, will seek to carry forward the legacy of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and continue the Fourth Transformation of the country…
(2023-09-07). French working class rallies in solidarity with trade unionist facing prosecution. peoplesdispatch.org SeÃÅbastien Menesplier, leader of a union affiliated to the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), was summoned by the police recently. The CGT claims that over 400 of its activists are being prosecuted in various courts for protesting the controversial pension reforms forced through by the Emmanuel Macron government…
(2023-09-07). Health activists reveal Big Pharma's COVID-19 vaccine heist in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org In a bid for transparency, health activists and civil society in South Africa have published the details of COVID-19 vaccine contracts between pharmaceutical giants and government. This follows a Pretoria High Court order instructing the Department of Health to disclose the contracts and proceedings of meetings pertaining to the procurement of vaccine doses…
(2023-09-07). Another Provocation to Spoil Relations: Zakharova on Pro-Russian Blogger's Detention. sputnikglobe.com The detention of pro-Russian blogger Mikael Badalyan in the Armenian city of Goris was another provocation by the West ahead of the Russia-Armenia media forum in Yerevan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on her Telegram channel.
(2023-09-07). Defense Says Will Appeal Verdict After Klyushin Sentenced to 9 Years in US Prison. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin's defense will appeal his nine-year sentence delivered by a US court, lawyer Maksim Nemtsev said Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Fact Check: Have US Cluster Munitions Proven Effective Amid Ukraine Counteroffensive? sputnikglobe.com Washington has reportedly green-lighted further supplies of cluster munitions to Ukraine even though the first batch of the deadly shells have not helped the Kiev regime make any progress amid its counteroffensive.
(2023-09-07). France's Council of State Upholds Ban on Islamic Dress Abaya. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – France's Council of State on Thursday upheld a ban on the all-covering Muslim robe abaya in schools, which had been announced last weekend by the country's newly-appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal.
(2023-09-07). How US Media Learned to Love Depleted Uranium Shells Amid Ukraine Counteroffensive. sputnikglobe.com Washington's decision to supply depleted uranium (DU) munitions to Ukraine has been met with little if any criticism in the Western press, even though decades ago American and European journalists rang alarm bells over health and environment hazards triggered by the weapon. Why is that?
(2023-09-07). 'Huge Barriers': Pentagon's Hypersonic Woes Due to 'Very Delicate' Physics Problems Behind Tech. sputnikglobe.com Hypersonic technology is highly specialized, and military engineers have to overcome serious challenges posed by physics that disrupt the typical way missiles are used. This is why the US military has struggled to catch up to Russia, China, and other nations that have already developed the technology, experts told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Iran to Construct 1st Space Navigation Satellite. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Iranian Space Research Center is planning to hold a public tender for the construction of its first space navigation satellite, the country's space agency said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Kremlin Castigates US Seizure of Russians' Property. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The seizure of the property of Russian citizens by the United States is illegal, Moscow perceives it absolutely negatively, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Majority of Americans Believe Biden Involved in Son's Business Dealings — Poll. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The majority, 61%, of Americans believe that US President Joe Biden had some degree of involvement in his son Hunter's business dealings while he was vice president, according to a poll released Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Moscow, Dhaka Discuss Russian LNG, Oil Supplies to Bangladesh – Lavrov. sputnikglobe.com DHAKA (Sputnik) – Moscow and Dhaka are discussing practical aspects of establishing regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Musk Turned Off Starlink Near Crimea in 2022 to Thwart Ukraine Attack – Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US tech billionaire Elon Musk ordered his engineers to turn off his company's Starlink satellites near Crimea last year to disrupt a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian naval fleet, a American broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing excerpts from Musk's new biography.
(2023-09-07). NATO Baltic Drills: West Attempts to Show Russia It 'Owns' Region Despite Members' Weaknesses. sputnikglobe.com Saturday will see the start of NATO's major naval drills in the Baltic Sea that are expected to involve some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members who will conduct the war games close to the Russian border. What's the goal of these maneuvers and what signs do the drills send to Russia?
(2023-09-07). Netanyahu Implies He Will Not Accept Israeli Supreme Court's Repeal of Judicial Reform. sputnikglobe.com TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Benjamin Netanyahu gave a tacit support to parliamentary speaker Amir Ohana's warning to the country's Supreme Court against interfering with Israel's fundamental laws, in an indication that he would not accept a possible court ruling to repeal one of the clauses of the controversial judicial reform during a hearing next week.
(2023-09-07). 'Not Legally Possible' for US to Transfer Seized Russian Assets to Ukraine – Int'l Lawyer. sputnikglobe.com While the United States might be aiming to undermine Russian prestige by seizing its assets abroad and transferring them to Ukraine, it is in fact harming its own reputation by engaging in lawless behavior that violates the sanctity of private property underpinning the capitalist system, an international legal expert told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Pentagon Unveils New $600Mln Ukraine Package, Includes Equipment to Augment Air Defenses. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States announced a new $600 million security package for Ukraine to include munitions in addition to equipment augmenting air defenses, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Poland's Defense Spending Quadruples to $36Bln Since 2015. sputnikglobe.com WARSAW (Sputnik) – Poland's defense spending has quadrupled to 155 billion zlotys ($36 billion) since 2015, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Rossiya Segodnya Media Group Says Monitors Detention of Sputnik Armenia Columnist. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Rossiya Segodnya international media group ris monitoring the situation with the detention of Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorgyan and expects that an unbiased investigation will be conducted into the matter.
(2023-09-07). Russia Rolls Out Cheeses, Herbs & Caviar for Cosmonauts at World Food Istanbul 2023. sputnikglobe.com
(2023-09-07). Russian and Bangladeshi Foreign Ministers Hold Joint Press Conference Ahead of G20. sputnikglobe.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Momen hold a joint press briefing in Dhaka on Thursday, September 7, following their meeting in the capital.
(2023-09-07). UK to Spend $112Mln on New Precision Rifles. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK government plans to spend 90 million pounds ($112 million) over the next decade to procure thousands of advanced high-precision rifles, known as Alternative Individual Weapons or AIWs.
(2023-09-07). Ukraine Loses Over 320 Military in Donetsk Region in Past Day. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 320 military both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). US Congress Flouts Own Laws to Arm Ukrainian Nazis. sputnikglobe.com The Biden administration's military supplying of Ukraine has won it the unlikely support of US-based neo-Nazi groups. But independent journalist Rachel Blevins said state security agencies have been in league with such extremists for almost a decade.
(2023-09-07). US House Panel Seeks 'Evidence of Collusion' Between Joe Biden and Hunter's Business Partners. sputnikglobe.com Since 2018, Hunter Biden has been under a spate of investigations into tax-related crimes, drug use, money laundering and illegal business dealings in foreign countries, including Ukraine and China.
(2023-09-07). VP Harris Says Ready to Take Charge 'If Necessary' But Believes Biden 'Going to Be Fine'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Vice President Kamala Harris in an interview with a American broadcaster expressed unwavering confidence in securing a second term for herself and President Joe Biden, but also affirmed her readiness to assume the role of commander-in-chief "if necessary."
(2023-09-07). Western 'Wonder Weapons' Won't Turn the Tide in Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles, HIMARS rocket artillery, JDAM guided glide bombs and Patriot air defense systems have all failed to grant victory to the Kiev regime. Brian Berletic, an ex-US Marine and independent geopolitical researcher and writer, said the failure of the UK's front-line tank was predictable.
(2023-09-07). Collectif Palestine Vaincra on Al Mayadeen: Free all Palestinian prisoners, free Georges Abdallah. samidoun.net 
On Wednesday 6 September 2023, the Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen organized a special program on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel operation, when six Palestinian prisoners escaped from the maximum security prison of Gilboa. This program took place with the participation of a member of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra, alongside Sahar Francis, …
(2023-09-07). Four Palestinian prisoners continue hunger strikes for liberation. samidoun.net 
Four Palestinian prisoners are continuing their hunger strikes for freedom against administrative detention and arbitrary imprisonment: Kayed Fasfous, Sultan Khallouf, Abdel-Rahman Baraqa and Maher al-Akhras. Fasfous and Khallouf have now been on hunger strike for 35 days, while Baraqa has been on strike for 28 days and al-Akhras for 15 days. Fasfous, Khallouf and Baraqa …
(2023-09-07). Palestinian-Italian researcher Khaled al-Qaisi seized by occupation forces; family urges support and attention. samidoun.net 
Palestinian-Italian researcher Khaled al-Qaisi, a translator, researcher and student in the Department of Oriental Languages and Civilizations at Sapienza University of Rome, has been detained by Israeli occupation forces since 31 August. Al-Qaisi, a Palestinian and Italian citizen, was visiting Palestine with his wife and four-year-old son. While leaving Palestine at the bridge to Jordan, …
(2023-09-07). US-led coalition's drone flies dangerously close to Russian plane in Syria. tass.com According to the deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria Vadim Kulit, aircraft of the US-led coalition continue to create dangerous situations in the Syrian airspace, flying in breach of deconfliction protocols and violating the country's aerial borders…
(2023-09-07). Yandex, Xiaomi unveil first collaboration result. tass.com The device can be used to stream videos and music, manage smart home devices, make calls and more…
(2023-09-07). Ruble volatility going down amid currency sales, tougher policy — Bank of Russia. tass.com Households sold currency amounting to 42.1 bln rubles ($427.7 mln), the Central Bank said…
(2023-09-07). Yuan share record high on currency exchange market — Bank of Russia. tass.com The share of the yuan in foreign trade transactions increased to 27% in exports and 36% in imports…
(2023-09-07). Yuan exchange rate drops to its lowest level since December 2007 against US dollar. tass.com The yuan's exchange rate against the dollar dropped to 7.3275 yuan…
(2023-09-07). Analysts expect Russia's GDP to grow by 2.2% in 2023 — Central Bank. tass.com The median inflation outlook for Russia this year has been raised to 6.3%…
(2023-09-07). Rooppur plant construction in Bangladesh going smoothly — Lavrov. tass.com "We have stated today that the project is progressing smoothly, in line with the schedule, and delivery and charging of first nuclear fuel are expected as early as in October," the Russian foreign minister noted…
(2023-09-07). Russia appreciates Bangladesh pursues its own interests despite Western pressure — MFA. tass.com "We appreciate very much that despite the unprecedented pressure exerted on all countries, including Bangladesh, by the US and its allies over the so-called Ukrainian issue, our friends are pursuing exclusively their own national interests in their foreign policy," Sergey Lavrov said…
(2023-09-07). End of pandemic paves way for revitalization of Russia-DPRK ties — senior diplomat. tass.com "Gradual elimination of the consequences of the pandemic opens good opportunities for revitalization of bilateral ties on many tracks, including that in practical areas," Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said…
(2023-09-07). Moscow values Pyongyang's support for special op, condemnation of US — senior diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov noted the two countries' invariable common aspiration to foster mutually beneficial cooperation…
(2023-09-07). Lavrov says West sought to undermine constructive work at East Asia summit. tass.com "As for the attempts to Ukrainianize anything and everything, which are being made by our Western colleagues, these attempts are increasingly tiring for countries that want to engage in concrete affairs rather than support propaganda in favor of the Kiev regime," Sergey Lavrov stressed…
(2023-09-07). Foreign ministers of Russia, Bangladesh discuss grain supplies. tass.com "Relevant authorities are discussing practical aspects of arranging regular large-scale supplies of liquefied natural gas and oil to Bangladesh," the Russian foreign minister siad…
(2023-09-07). Russia will work to protect Asia-Pacific region from diktat of other countries — Lavrov. tass.com "The results of the East Asia summit in Jakarta reaffirmed that such an obsessive, pushy policy of the West to promote its own geopolitical interests is not to everyone's liking," the Russian top diplomat said…
(2023-09-07). Russia requests UNSC meeting on Nord Stream explosions for September 26. tass.com "We requested an open meeting of the UN Security Council for September 26 – the anniversary of explosions at Nord Stream pipeline. We will continue bringing the Westerns to the light," Russia's first deputy permanent representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said…
(2023-09-07). Ukraine tried to disrupt vote in Kherson Region with artillery strike. tass.com Marina Zakharova noted that the artillery strike happened in Novaya Zburyevka…
(2023-09-07). Early voting in Kherson Region preliminarily successful, election commission says. tass.com "In all 14 municipal districts, in remote localities, as well as in those towns and villages located near the line of combat engagement and the municipal districts where a state of emergency was declared, the early voting was completed," Marina Zakharova said…
(2023-09-07). Russia's top brass says North Korea capable of defending itself. tass.com "Despite the difficulties, the Korean people are coping with each and every challenge and threat and displaying readiness to ensure their defense capability," Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said…
(2023-09-07). Moscow hopes Chisinau avoids rash decisions against Russia — Foreign Ministry. tass.com According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow hopes that "this time, official Chisinau will be wise enough not to make any rash decisions based on such falsified information"
(2023-09-07). Last two US Open champs Alcaraz, Medvedev set to face off in semifinals in New York. tass.com On Wednesday, 2021 US Open Champion and 3rd-seed Daniil Medvedev outplayed his compatriot Andrey Rublev, finishing with a straight-sets win of 6-4; 6-3; 6-4…
(2023-09-07). Pashinyan changing country's politics to align with West — experts. tass.com It is believed that the Armenian prime minister is taking advantage of the situation in Ukraine, trying to sign an agreement with Azerbaijan with the help of the West…
(2023-09-07). US to use Finland's Rovaniemi airport in Lapland bordering Russia. tass.com According to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, the implementation of a new agreement on defense cooperation, being negotiated by Helsinki and Washington, "will lead to at least some US presence in Finland"
(2023-09-07). DPRK adheres to 'nuclear weapons against nuclear weapons policy' — ambassador. tass.com Sin Hong Chol noted that "today, the Korean Peninsula is becoming one of the hottest spots where the vicious circle of confrontation and tensions repeats itself again and again due to the brutal hostile policy of the United States against the DPRK"
(2023-09-07). Armenian security service arrests pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter. tass.com "On September 6 and 7, seven people, including Mika Badalyan and Ashot Gevorkyan, were arrested and handed over to the Investigative Committee under justified suspicion of illegal possession of firearms," the spokesman said…
(2023-09-07). DPRK supports Russia's fight for justice, wants to boost camaraderie — envoy to Moscow. tass.com "We once again express our full support to the Russian people, with whom we stand in solidarity in their just cause of defending their country's sovereign right and achieving international justice," Sin Hong Chol said…
(2023-09-07). Pentagon announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth $600 million. tass.com It will include air defense systems and ammunition…
(2023-09-06). Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice says Lula's arrest was "one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the country's history" peoplesdispatch.org STF justice overturns evidence from the Odebrecht Construction Company's leniency agreement in Operation Car Wash…
(2023-09-06). Unlocking The Black Box Of In-Custody Deaths. popularresistance.org Arrest and incarceration are uniquely dangerous experiences, regardless of where they take place. People die every day in law enforcement custody. In jails, prisons, and immigration detention centers. On sidewalks, city streets, and in their homes. From violence, neglect, and suicide. Despite the frequency of in-custody deaths, their exact scope remains unknown and data is often intentionally obfuscated by the refusal of states to comply with federally mandated reporting requirements. | More than two decades ago, Congress passed the Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA), requiring states to report the number of p…
(2023-09-06). Nationalization Is A Great American Tradition. popularresistance.org This country has a long history of nationalization. During World War I and II, the federal government took control of radio, railroads, coal mines and more. In 1984, the government took 80% ownership in the failing Continental Illinois bank, which remained nationalized until 1991. The Bush administration took similar action to bail out banks in 2008. Many of these nationalization efforts were temporary, and companies that tolerated government control during crisis eventually wanted the reins back. But there are (inevitably) new crises to come, and some nationalizations‚Äâ—‚Ä&acir…
(2023-09-06). Fan the Flames: Lahaina On Fire. scheerpost.com 
By Jeremy Loffredo / The Grayzone Jeremy Loffredo visits the scorched town of Lahaina, Hawaii and meets survivors of one of the worst mass casualty disasters on American soil in recent history. The mostly indigenous locals tell Loffredo why they believe the fires were no accident, and vent their rage at the wealthy developers and …
(2023-09-06). Patrick Lawrence: Bad Faith and Blank Checks. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-06). The Red Heifer Project: Israeli Government Part of Plan to Build Third Temple at Al-Aqsa. scheerpost.com 
By Jessica Buxbaum / MintPress News Since 1967, non-Muslims have been allowed to visit Al-Aqsa but not pray at the holy site. Yet that status quo is rapidly eroding in recent years as Israeli Jewish settler groups work alongside the government to take control of the compound. Under Jewish law, the ashes of a red …
(2023-09-06). United Nations Committee Releases Exhaustive Study On Israeli Occupation. popularresistance.org Last week, the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) issued a study two years in the making: The Legality of the Israeli Occupation of the Occupied Territories, Including East Jerusalem. | Committee Chair Ambassador Cheikh Niang introduced the study commissioned by the CEIRPP and prepared by the Irish Human Rights Centre of the National University of Ireland in Galway. Niang said, "The relevance and urgency of this study cannot be overstated… It is incumbent upon us, the international community, to deepen our understanding of the legal issues raised by this pr…
(2023-09-06). Flight Attendants Prepare To Fight. popularresistance.org Following the announcement that 99.47% of American Airlines (AA) flight attendants across the U.S. voted to authorize a strike if company officials fail to agree to a 35% wage increase, workers outside Philadelphia Airport's Terminal A West on Aug. 30, jumped up and yelled in unison, raising and waving their picket signs that said it all: "Ready to Strike!" | Members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, who haven't had a wage increase since 2019, also picketed in front of over nine airport terminals from Los Angeles' LAX to Boston's BOS on the same day. The vote and widespread picketing "made it…
(2023-09-06). The struggle for peace and true democracy in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org The National Participation Committee (CNP) was installed in Bogotá on August 3 with the presence of Commander Pablo Beltrán, Chief Negotiator of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN), Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, and 81 delegates from different sectors of civil society. The installation of the CNP marked the formal start of the six-month bilateral ceasefire between the two parties that had been agreed upon on June 9 in the last round of talks held in Cuba. | "Count on us to solve causes, not consequences of the armed conflict," were the words of Pablo Beltrán, making it clear that armed violence is o…
(2023-09-06). G20: Last Waltz In A World Torn Apart. popularresistance.org India's Modi government is not perplexed by the decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping not to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9-10. Its intuitive cognition helps to be stoical. | India's high-calibre diplomats would have divined some time ago that an event conceived in the world of yesterday, before the new cold war came roaring in, wouldn't have the same scale and significance today. | Yet, Delhi must feel disappointed, as the compulsions of Putin or Xi Jinping have nothing to do with their countries' relations with India.
(2023-09-06). 61 "Stop Cop City" activists hit with racketeering charges. peoplesdispatch.org On September 5, the Georgia Attorney General's office announced that 61 activists opposing the construction of a multi-million dollar police training facility in Atlanta have been hit with racketeering charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). | Atlanta residents have been fighting the proposed construction of a massive police training facility to be built on part of the region's largest urban forests
(2023-09-06). NLG Condemns Georgia Indictments Of Stop Cop City Protesters. popularresistance.org The National Lawyers Guild condemns in the strongest terms the state of Georgia's indictments, announced today, Tuesday, September 5, against 61 people targeted for allegedly being part of the movement to #StopCopCity. These indictments, filed by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, aim to quell the growing, massive public movement to bring an end to the construction of a military police training facility in the Atlanta Forest, and to use RICO, domestic terrorism and money laundering charges to portray a popular movement as an unlawful conspiracy. | "The National Lawyers Guild strongly condemns the state of Georg…
(2023-09-06). New Reinforcements Reach US-Occupied Syria. popularresistance.org The Pentagon deployed new reinforcements from Iraq to Syria late on 5 September, as local reports say a military convoy consisting of 30 trucks entered the oil-rich Hasakah governorate via the illegal Al-Waleed border crossing. | This was the second military convoy headed for US occupation bases in northeast Syria to cross from Iraq on Tuesday and the third since the start of September. According to the Sputnik correspondent in Hasakah, the convoys consist of dozens of trucks carrying "military and logistical equipment, electric generators, fuel tanks, cement blocks, and closed boxes."
(2023-09-06). Yemeni Government Criticizes Decision To Cut Humanitarian Aid. popularresistance.org On Monday, September 4, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, criticized the World Food Programme's (WFP) decision to scale back its aid program in the country. He termed it part of the US attempts to continue the humanitarian crisis there. Earlier, the WFP had stated that due to lack of funds, it will be forced to cut the size of its aid program in Yemen from September. | Al-Houthi met with WFP's Middle East and North Africa director, Corinne Fleischer, and claimed that the UN has failed to carry out the humanitarian program in Yemen which faces what is considered to be one of the…
(2023-09-06). Former Tunisian prime minister and opposition leader released after interrogation. peoplesdispatch.org Opposition leader Hamadi Jebali was detained and interrogated by the Tunisian security forces for several hours on Tuesday, September 5. His detention came The former secretary general of the Ennahda movement Hamadi Jebali was elected prime minister of Tunisia in the first general elections held following the Tunisian revolution and ouster of authoritarian ruler Zine El…
(2023-09-06). Rethinking our understanding of science and technology. peoplesdispatch.org Vijay Prashad of LeftWord talks to NewsClick's Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha on his new book, Knowledge as Commons: Towards Inclusive Science and Technology. Prabir talks about misconceptions of our understanding of how science and technology evolve…
(2023-09-06). Saudi Arabia and Iran take next step in re-establishing ties, exchange ambassadors. peoplesdispatch.org The Saudi and Iranian embassies had already resumed operations over the previous months. The developments are a result of an agreement in March which was brokered with Chinese mediation…
(2023-09-06). Can BRICS Help Us Escape The West's Hegemony And Contradictions? popularresistance.org At the zenith of the mass protests in Egypt on January 25, 2011, Twitter, Facebook and other Western-based social media platforms appeared to be the most essential tools for the Egyptian Revolution. | Though some observers later contested the use of the terms 'Twitter Revolution' or 'Social Media Revolution,' one cannot deny the centrality of these platforms in the discussion around the events that attempted to redefine the power structures of Egypt. | It was hardly a surprise that, on January 26, the Egyptian regime decided to block access to social media in a desperate attempt to prevent the spread of the prote…
(2023-09-06). Chinese Embassy Hosts Conference Dedicated to 10th Anniversary of Belt and Road Initiative. russiancouncil.ru On September 6, 2023, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation hosted a conference on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative…
(2023-09-06). 7 September, Online Event: From Cop City to Palestine. samidoun.net 
Thursday, September 7th at 4 pm/PST, 6 pm/CST, 7 pm/EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916866850878/WN_0uE1FdifRrGN9iwgy6k-8A#/registration This is the first in a series of webinars in partnership with Black Alliance for Peace and Samidoun (an international aid organization for Palestinian prisoners and their families). The webinar will examine the connections between the Black and Palestinian struggles. Panelists will explore …
(2023-09-06). 7 September, Vienna: Free Amin Abu Rashed! samidoun.net 
Palestine Solidarity Austria is organizing a demonstration at the Dutch embassy in Austria to demand freedom for Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian leader and organizer being persecuted and jailed for his charity work for Palestine. Details at their Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CwpoY7GsPq_/ Join our rally on Thursday at 6pm in front of the Dutch Embassy in Vienna (Opernring …
(2023-09-06). Anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel: Palestinian prisoners reaffirm their leadership in the resistance. samidoun.net 
On the second anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel, in which six Palestinian prisoners: Mahmoud al-Ardah, Mohammed al-Ardah, Yousef Qadri, Ayham Kamamji, Munadil Nafa'at and Zakaria Zubaidi — liberated themselves from the Israeli occupation's Gilboa prison, this iconic event continues to highlight the commitment of the Palestinian prisoners and the Palestinian people as a whole to …
(2023-09-06). Audio interview: Palestinian prisoners' movement declares plans for hunger strike to resist repression. samidoun.net 
On Tuesday, 5 September, Charlotte Kates, international coordinator of Samidoun, spoke with Salaamedia, based in South Africa, about the current situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli occupation jails. Specifically, the Palestinian prisoners' movement has called for a collective open hunger strike launching on Thursday, 14 September against the latest attacks on prisoners' living conditions by …
(2023-09-06). Growing campaign to free Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian political prisoner in the Netherlands. samidoun.net 
The campaign for the liberation of Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian-Dutch community leader, organizer and humanitarian worker, held as a Palestinian political prisoner in the Netherlands, is growing. Amin Abu Rashed is being jailed before trial despite his difficult health situation. For decades, he has been one of the most prominent leaders of the Palestinian community …
(2023-09-06). Paris rally supports Palestinian resistance and the Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 2 September, during the afternoon, CAPJPO-EuroPalestine organized a rally at the Fontaine des Innocents in Paris in support of the Palestinian resistance, as it confronts the intensification of colonial violence throughout occupied Palestine, including the Palestinian prisoners' movement. For several hours, many people took part in this dynamic mass gathering, including activists from …
(2023-09-06). Solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Charleroi, Belgium. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 2 September, the Plate-forme Charleroi-Palestine in Charleroi, Belgium, a member of the Samidoun network, organized a Palestine awareness stand on the Place Verte in Charleroi, where activists had the opportunity to discuss the situation of Palestinian prisoners with a diverse group of city residents. Participants in the stand highlighted that over 5,000 men, women …
(2023-09-06). Demands for justice grow after 56 people killed in protest against foreign forces in the DRC. peoplesdispatch.org Congolese forces killed 56 people in the city of Goma during a protest against the presence of UN and EAC armed forces in the region. The eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri have been under a state of siege amid a resurgence of attacks by the Rwanda-backed M23…
(2023-09-06). It's Time For Cities To Extend And Expand Sanctuary. popularresistance.org Ellis Island was once the border of New York City, a gated drawbridge for millions of immigrants to what would become their new homeland. But today, when New York's border is at the Rio Grande, that checkpoint is beyond its control. From the perspective of necessity, prudence and even justice, cities must expand their policies of welcome to match their extended borders. | Months have passed since Mayor Eric Adams declared that there was "no more room at the inn" for asylum seekers arriving in the city. Invoking, perhaps inadvertently, a Biblical metaphor, the mayor suggested that New York City's shelter system wa…
(2023-09-07). The Brexit effect: how leaving the EU hit the UK. truepublica.org.uk The UK's disastrous "mini" Budget can trace its origins back to Britain's decision to leave the European Union. The economic costs of Brexit were masked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine. But six years after the UK voted to leave, the effect has become clear. In this film, senior FT writers and …
(2023-09-07). Could the UK's 200,000+ pandemic deaths have been avoided? truepublica.org.uk For six weeks, lawyers grilled politicians on how prepared the UK was for a pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
(2023-09-07). Top 4 worries of the UK population. truepublica.org.uk In August 2023, according to Statista — 65 per cent of British people thought that the economy was the top issue facing the country. This compares with 40 per cent who think that public health or the functionality of the NHS is the next biggest issue facing the country. Statista may have forgotten that the …
(2023-09-07). Ukraine war: Killed and injured reaches 500,000. truepublica.org.uk The total number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began 18 months ago is nearing 500,000, U.S. officials said, a staggering toll as Russia assaults its next-door neighbour and tries to seize more territory. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed …
(2023-09-07). What voters really think of this government. truepublica.org.uk Fully 84% of Britons say the government seems tired of governing. This includes 49% who see it as "very tired". It won't surprise anyone, but 90% of Labour voters also think so. But what does surprise is that almost eight in ten Conservative voters see the government as tired (78%). Source: YouGov…
(2023-09-07). Think The Birmingham Bankruptcy Is Bad — Then This Is Worse. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: As every mainstream media outlet has reported, Birmingham city council, the second-largest city in the UK, effectively declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday. The Independent reported that — "The Labour-run council might have to shut libraries, lessen the frequency of bin collections or raise council tax after it issued a section 114 notice …
(2023-09-08). Record rainfall causes flooding in Hong Kong days after typhoon. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). AI firm Brand Engagement Network to go public via SPAC deal: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Imbue raises US$200 million at over US$1 billion valuation in AI funding boost. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Marketmind: No Happy Friday feeling as gloom persists. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). US authorities interview Winklevoss over claims against DCG and its CEO: Report. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Looking to start investing in wine? These experts tell you how. channelnewsasia.com Fine wine can be a lucrative investment class for any investor looking to diversify their investment, if you know how.
(2023-09-08). Albania draw 1-1 against group leaders Czech Republic in Euro qualifier. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Early Dutch blitz sinks Greece. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). France maintain perfect record with Ireland win. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Labuschagne gives selectors something to ponder. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Pass master Eriksen guides Denmark to 4-0 win over San Marino. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Blinken hails Ukraine's 'extraordinary resilience'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Georgia's EU candidacy depends on reform progress: Borrell. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Greece launches rescue effort in flooded villages. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). Harris says North Korea military support for Russia would be 'huge mistake'. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-08). At least 39 dead as cyclone hits Brazil's southernmost state. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-09-07). Completely Without Merit, Every Time, On Every Level. commondreams.org 
(2023-09-07). Ex-army soldier facing terror charges escapes prison by 'clinging to food delivery Van' in UK. firstpost.com A nationwide search is underway for a ex-UK soldier, Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who is suspected of committing acts of terrorism and has managed to escape from HMP Wandsworth, a prison located in London. | The escape took place on Wednesday morning, leading to significant disruptions at airports and ports due to increased security measures. | Khalife, who had been awaiting trial, was accused of placing hoax explosive devices at a military base. His escape involved attaching himself to the underside of a food delivery van in the prison's kitchen, a daring move that allowed him to elude authorities. | Standing at 6 f…
(2023-09-07). Press freedom? Photojournalist in Myanmar gets 20 years in Jail for 'misreporting' on Cyclone aftermath. firstpost.com A Myanmar court has given a photojournalist a 20-year prison sentence with hard labor due to his reporting on the aftermath of a deadly cyclone. | This information comes from Myanmar Now, the media outlet he worked for. | Sai Zaw Thaike, a photographer for the independent online news service, received what seems to be the harshest punishment for any journalist detained since the military took control of the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. | Myanmar Now, operating covertly, reported that a military tribunal conducted the trial, found Sai Zaw Thaike guilty, and issued the sentence on Wednes…
(2023-09-07). Sun has set on UK: 'Britons don't believe in hard work anymore'. firstpost.com In the enduring debate over whether one should "live to work" or "work to live," Britons seem to be more associated with the former perspective, according to a recent study. | The study encompassing 24 nations suggests that Britons place less significance on work compared to their global counterparts. Moreover, the belief that hard work leads to a better life has dwindled among Britons. | The study, conducted by the Policy Institute at King's College London, found that nearly one-fifth of British participants considered work unimportant in their lives, marking the highest percentage among the 24 countries under s…
(2023-09-07). UK: Undercover cop tricked woman for 19 years using backstopped identity, even had a kid with her. firstpost.com A police officer in the UK used a fake identity to trick a woman into a 19-year long relationship and even had a child with her. | As per a report by the Guardian, the officer never told the woman he was a policeman and lied about his identity on their child's birth certificate. | In 2020, when they were about to get married, she discovered the truth — that he was not a businessman but a cop who had been deceiving her for nearly 20 years. | The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now looking into senior officers at Avon and Somerset police who knew about this relationship back in 2013 but didn't…
(2023-09-07). How lucky we are to have such president!!! indybay.org I never cease to admire the talents and brilliant thinking of President Biden. Where are you, all the many critics of the current White House Administration? Trump and his insane supporters urging that only his return to the Oval Office (Lord forbid!) can save the American nation from a crisis and even a possible world war, you are good for nothing, eat your heart out.
(2023-09-07). Arab League endorses Egypt's El-Enany for UNESCO director-general. plenglish.com Cairo, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) The Council of Arab Foreign Ministers of the Arab League endorsed on Thursday Egypt's former tourism and antiquities minister Khaled El-Enany as the Arab candidate for…
(2023-09-07). Ecuador is thrown into a panic for new bomb threats. plenglish.com Quito, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador ¥s National Police Department dismissed two new bomb threats in this capital while citizens got panic-striken before such increasingly frequent events in the country.
(2023-09-07). Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Hunger Crisis Despite Mineral Wealth. truthout.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeing a dramatic deterioration of infrastructure and displacement of citizens as a result of armed violence, flooding and the world's largest hunger crisis. In recent months, rampant violence of armed groups has forced more than half a million people to flee their homes, while the United Nations says some 3,000 families also lost their homes after recent… |
(2023-09-07). Colombia and U.S. to review immigration progress. plenglish.com In this regard, the Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva Duran, along with a group of senior officials, held a meeting with the U.S. House National Security Advisor Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall; the head of the U.S. Southern Command Gen. Laura Richardson; and the Undersecretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma. | The parties discussed the challenges faced by both nations on different aspects, especially irregular migration. | The Foreign Ministry said they pledged to continue working together, in bodies such as the tripartite group (which they share with Panama), in regional and multilateral spheres and…
(2023-09-07). Fearab condemns U.S. blockade imposed on Syria and Cuba. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) The final declaration of the 50th Extraordinary Conference of the Federation of Arab Entities in Latin America (FEARAB) held in this capital, condemned on Thursday the economic blockade imposed on Syria, Cuba, Venezuela and other nations.
(2023-09-07). In Greece, megaracists fan the flames of megafires. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Art of the Palestinian Thobe – An Exhibit featuring Palestinian textiles, embroidery. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-09-07). Proud Boys Leader Was 'Prolific' Government Informant And Still Got 22-Year Sentence. moguldom.com Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, former leader of the right-wing extremist group Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection. Tarrio was found guilty in May of seditious conspiracy related to the events of Jan. 6th, along with several other members of the Proud Boys. Prosecutors …
(2023-09-07). Former Bad Boy Artist Mark Curry Says Diddy Squeezed All The Juice Out Of Publishing Rights, Not Worth Anything. moguldom.com It was recently announced that Bad Boy Records founder and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs had decided to return the publishing rights of his label's catalog to the artists and songwriters behind the music. Instead of selling Bad Boy Records' catalog, Diddy has chosen to reassign the publishing rights to the label's artists and songwriters, …
(2023-09-07). Murder, Corruption, Fraud and Felons at LAVC Exposed in 2020. indybay.org In 2020, a Twitter account @Laccdw published a thread exposing just how bad things were at Los Angeles Valley College. It was shut-down two weeks before the LACCD Board of Trustees Election.
(2023-09-07). "Old and Young Unite: No MVP": Pipeline Fighters Further Delay Work At Bradshaw Creek Crossing. itsgoingdown.org 
Report from Appalachians Against Pipelines on recent action against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). Early this morning, two pipeline fighters locked themselves to equipment on a Mountain Valley Pipeline worksite in eastern Montgomery County, VA. They were extracted and arrested by 11: 30 AM, with bail set at $2,000 and $3,000. Nearby, a rally of over…
(2023-09-07). China bans seafood imports from Japan after release of Fukushima wastewater into Pacific Ocean. nationofchange.org The Chinese customs bureau said the immediate ban was put in place to prevent "the risk of radioactive contamination of food safety caused by Japan's Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge."
(2023-09-07). Safe and Secure? Or Stressed and Scared? counterpunch.org "Why don't you just report it to the town council, with a photo of that cluttered yard," I suggest to a neighbor complaining of piles of junk abandoned on an incomplete construction site beside her house. "Oh, I wouldn't do that", she swiftly counters; "They might be angry at me." I regularly encounter this kind
(2023-09-07). Report from the Fourth International's Revolutionary Youth Camp. internationalviewpoint.org This summer, younger comrades met to foster international solidarity across the socialist movement. | – | / |
(2023-09-07). White Teen Accused Of Trying To Drown Black Boy While Friend Called Him 'George Floyd'. newsone.com 
Source: LagunaticPhoto / Getty | In Massachusetts, a 14-year-old white teen was indicted after being accused of trying to drown a Black boy. | According Authorities say on July 19 two white teens met up with the Black boy at Goose Pond in Chatham, Massachusetts. | There, one of the white teens allegedly "picked up a stone, threatened the victim with it" and…
(2023-09-07). Criminalising Activism: Woodside, Protest and Climate Change. counterpunch.org On August 1, protesters against the Burrup Hub expansion in Western Australia, a project of one of Australia's most ruthless fossil fuel companies, took to the Perth home of its CEO, Meg O'Neill. The CEO of Woodside was not impressed. In fact, she seemed rather distressed. "It doesn't matter if you're a member of the
(2023-09-07). Part 2: Walgreens Redecorated; Banko Forever. indybay.org Protected by the Frisco fog, we hit another 3 Walgreens locations as humble acts of vengeance for Banko Brown, paying homage to the spirit reanimated through our collective refusal to let him be erased.
(2023-09-07). VP Harris Kicking Off College Tour At HBCU Amid 'Hypothetical' Worries About Biden's Age. newsone.com 
Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off a college tour at an HBCU to shore up support among young voters amid concerns about Joe Biden's age.
(2023-09-07). South African Communists call for U.S. ambassador's expulsion over Russia weapons allegations. peoplesworld.org 
The South African Communist Party is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to expel U.S. Ambassador Reuben Brigety over the diplomat's accusations that South Africa provided weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine. "Brigety baselessly accused South Africa of supporting" Russia's campaign against Ukraine, an SACP statement issued Tuesday said. "In defense of our democratic …
(2023-09-07). Neocolonial Debt Traps Are Forcing Poorer Countries to Rely on Fossil Fuels. truthout.org In the current age of climate emergency, many countries in debt are being forced by Global North elites and institutions to continue to rely on fossil fuels in order to repay loans taken from rich countries. This neocolonial debt trap creates a vicious cycle because — as a new analysis from the organization Debt Justice shows — revenues from fossil fuels are not enough to repay debts and instead… |
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Militarized Policing: AB 481 and the Role of Community. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2023-09-07). Florida Education Board Set to Approve Christian-Centric Alternative to the SAT. truthout.org The Florida Education Board of Governors is set to vote on whether to approve a new college entrance exam that critics contend places too much emphasis on Christian and Western thought. The Classic Learning Test (CLT), which was created in 2015, is accepted as an exam entrance option by over 200 colleges and universities across the country, most of which are Christian. The test focuses heavily on… |
(2023-09-07). Gloria Johnson, One of the "Tennessee Three," Announces US Senate Run. truthout.org A Tennessee state lawmaker — one of three who were targeted for punishment by Republicans in the state House of Representatives for leading a protest in favor of gun reform — has announced that she is running for the U.S. Senate seat that is up for election next year. State Rep. Gloria Johnson (D) made the announcement by sharing a campaign video on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. |
(2023-09-07). Poll: 1 in 2 Americans Have Experienced Extreme Weather Events in the Past Month. truthout.org New polling indicates that Americans are not only aware that the climate crisis is happening (in spite of some presidential candidates falsely describing it as "a hoax"), but that nearly half have recently experienced the effects of the crisis. A USA Today/Ipsos poll conducted in July and published this week found that 49 percent of Americans had experienced an extreme weather event within the… |
(2023-09-07). Meet the New Normal, Same as the Old Normal: You Are Still the Enemy Within. dissidentvoice.org Today, we are witnessing the nudging (manipulation) of the population to accept a 'new normal' based on a climate emergency narrative, restrictions on movement and travel, programmable digital money, 'pandemic preparedness' courtesy of the World Health Organization's tyrannical pandemic treaty, unaccountable AI and synthetic 'food'. Whether it involves a 'food transition', an 'energy transition', 15-minute …
(2023-09-07). US Pledges Millions Seized from Russian Oligarch in Latest Ukraine Aid Package. news.antiwar.com While visiting Kyiv on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced another pledge of funds to Ukraine worth $1 billion in military and other financial aid. Included in that sum is $5.4 million in seized assets belonging to a Russian oligarch and this will go toward veterans' services. Blinken declared "those who have enabled Putin's …
(2023-09-07). Trump Faces Four Trials, Uses Charges Against Him to Fuel Campaign. internationalviewpoint.org Former president Donald J. Trump's presidential campaign and his coming trials are driving the United States toward an unprecedented constitutional crisis. | – | / |
(2023-09-07). AMLO's Mexico: Fourth Transformation? internationalviewpoint.org "AMLO is almost done and there has been no Fourth Transformation. AMLO failed to deal with Covid, to stop the drug violence, and to really lift up the poor, at the same time that he's undermined democracy and militarized society." | – | / |
(2023-09-07). Federal Reserve's Bostic: American Businesses Will Face Pressures From Higher Rates And Debt Refinancing. moguldom.com The U.S. economy is headed for a "shakeout" as business debts come due and companies are forced to refinance at significantly higher interest rates, according to Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic. "We have a lot of existing debt out there that is at very low prices," Bostic said at the South African Reserve Bank's …
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Belonging, the walking tour. indybay.org we meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-09-07). Wednesday 9/6: Land, Food, and Civilization: a Civic Center walking tour. indybay.org we meet on the Market Street side of the black obelisk near the fountain in United Nations Plaza. | I'll be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap and be standing by my bike.
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Unbelievable: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street…
(2023-09-07). Death toll mounts at Fulton County Jail. workers.org 
Inside notorious Fulton County jail Atlanta In the last five weeks, five inmates have died while being held at the massive Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Since September 2022, 16 people have died while being detained there. Built in 1989 in advance of the 1996 Olympic Games — to house . . . |
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Evolving IRELAND, What is New? Horst Bansner, speaker. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street/Corner Geary Blvd.
(2023-09-07). UK highlights service-sector strength at fair. ecns.cn With the United Kingdom being the guest of honor for the China International Fair for Trade in Services, government officials and business leaders have hailed the prospects of China-UK cooperation in the services sector.
(2023-09-07). 2023 CIFTIS: Driving economic recovery and maintaining commitment to openness. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has garnered considerable attention and expanded its international reach, signaling positive developments in the Chinese economy.
(2023-09-07). Demand jumping for Xinjiang's snowmelt trout. ecns.cn Mutton and sweet fruit ordinarily steal the culinary spotlight in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. But they will soon have to share the stage with an unlikely contender in the inland region — aquatic food.
(2023-09-07). Findings shed light on capital's impressive past. ecns.cn The Lize Financial Business District in southwestern Beijing is home to numerous glass-walled high-rises, which stand as proud sentinels keeping watch over this new landmark in the Chinese capital.
(2023-09-07). China retains its appeal for foreign firms. ecns.cn China's wide appeal for multinational corporations will continue due to its robust domestic market and its unwavering dedication to opening up its economy, despite a globally subdued investment sentiment, said analysts and heads of foreign chambers of commerce in China.
(2023-09-07). CIFTIS sees large number of deals, shares opportunities. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has further highlighted its role as a vital platform for enterprises across the world, to strengthen cooperation and seek further development opportunities.
(2023-09-07). British Museum facing renewed calls to return cultural relics. ecns.cn As the British Museum struggles to pick up the pieces amid the festering theft scandal, there have been renewed calls for the institution to return items it took from other countries.
(2023-09-07). New report reveals reversal in global antipoverty progress. ecns.cn A new report points out that the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and economic slowdown has led to a reversal in the global antipoverty progress achieved in the past years, affecting countries and regions worldwide.
(2023-09-07). Chinese demand for new houses in August increases by 6.1 percent month-on-month: report. ecns.cn A new report released by online real estate data providers shows that the overall demand for new houses in 65 key cities in China increased by 6.1 percent in August compared to the previous month.
(2023-09-07). Compassion knows no borders: Chinese nurses awarded Florence Nightingale Medal. ecns.cn Seven Chinese nurses were presented the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international award given to a nurse, at the 49th Florence Nightingale Award ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2023-09-07). China launches Yaogan-33 03 satellite. ecns.cn China launched the Yaogan-33 03 satellite atop a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 2: 14 a.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). China's commercial rocket launches 4 satellites from sea for first time. ecns.cn The rocket maker Galactic Energy said it was the first sea-based mission of the CERES-1 series. It also marks the first Chinese private company to complete a liftoff from the sea.
(2023-09-07). Heavy rainfall wrecks havoc in SE China's Fuzhou. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall continued to affect Fuzhou after typhoon Haikui wrecked havoc in the city.
(2023-09-07). New energy vehicles attract visitors at 2023 Smart China Exp. ecns.cn The 2023 Smart China Expo (SCE 2023) at the Chongqing International Expo Center will run through Sept. 6.
(2023-09-07). What impresses foreign diplomats at 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn
(2023-09-07). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-07). China launches another remote sensing satellite Yaogan-33 03. ecns.cn A Long March-4C carrier rocket carrying Yaogan-33 03 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China at 2: 14 a.m. Beijing Time, Sept. 6, 2023…
(2023-09-07). Tourism market shows summer recovery signs. ecns.cn With summer drawing to a close, the tourism market has shown a surprisingly good performance with both domestic and outbound travel growing.
(2023-09-07). Typhoon Haikui hits China, leaves widespread destruction. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui swept through southeast China on Tuesday, unleashing heavy rain and violent gusts of wind that whipped power lines, damaged roads, caused mudslides and uprooted trees.
(2023-09-07). 2 rescuers killed as Typhoon Haikui hits Fujian. ecns.cn Two people have been confirmed dead and another remains missing after a typhoon-triggered flood hit parts of Fuzhou City in China's Fujian Province on Tuesday.
(2023-09-07). Glasses-free 3D screens wow audiences at Smart China Expo. ecns.cn A Mini LED curved screen caught people's eyes at the 2023 Smart China Expo which kicked off on Monday in southwest China's Chongqing. A lifelike phoenix and a tiger displayed on the screen enabled audiences to view 3D content without the aids of any 3D glasses.
(2023-09-07). Rainbow arches over Hukou Waterfall of Yellow river. ecns.cn A rainbow recently appeared over the renowned Hukou Waterfall in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, attracting many tourists. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-07). Flood victims rescued after Typhoon Haikui hits China's Fujian. ecns.cn Large-scale search and rescue operations have been underway in China's Fujian Province after Typhoon Haikui struck and caused widespread flooding across the region.
(2023-09-07). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-07). Polling Suggests Biden Losing Black Voters' Support As America Is Split On Trump. newsone.com 
New polling suggests Biden is losing support from Black and brown voters – his most loyal base – as the overall electorate is seemingly split between Biden and Trump.
(2023-09-07). 'Clear as the full Moon': The revolution will not be defeated. mronline.org 
Who doesn't remember when Chávez announced on national television that Maduro should be the candidate to succeed him in case he died? It was December 8, 2012, and this was the first time he talked about dying, at least in public, and the first time we wondered if our revolutionary process could really continue without him.
(2023-09-07). Imperialism and the new Cold War. mronline.org 
War and Lenin in the 21st century, part 4…
(2023-09-07). Ex-Mossad chief's 'apartheid' criticism undermines occupation. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-07). Toni Morrison's 'The Bluest Eye' on stage: A mirror of African-American life. peoplesworld.org 
PASADENA, Calif —— A mirror plays an essential role in The Bluest Eye, a dramatization by Lydia R. Diamond from the novel by 1987 Pulitzer and 1993 Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison (1931-2019) that's now on stage at A Noise Within, directed by Andi Chapman as the opener to its 2023-24 "Balancing Act" season. Morrison …
(2023-09-07). Revealed: Why China's Xi Jinping is skipping the G20 meeting in Delhi. firstpost.com 
(2023-09-07). 75 soldiers abducted, 10 killed in Taliban attack in northwest Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. firstpost.com In what seems to be a major embarrassment for the Pakistani Army, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Thursday claimed to have captured at least 75 Pakistani soldiers and killed ten of them in the country's Chitral region, according to a News18 report. | According to emerging news reports and updates from the Pakistani military's media wing, at least 10 soldiers are believed to have been killed among the 75 in the TTP's custody. The Pakistani establishment has in turn claimed that at least 16 terrorists have been neutralised. | The incident occurred when the Taliban militants attacked two border check-posts i…
(2023-09-07). Act East in action – Delhi to Dili: PM Modi announces opening of Indian embassy in Timor Leste. firstpost.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to establish an Indian embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste during the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta on Thursday. | "The decision is a reflection of the importance India attaches to ASEAN, and its relations with Timor Leste," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. | "This decision was warmly welcomed by Timor Leste and ASEAN members," added the statement. | Timor Leste joined ASEAN in 2022 as an observer, before becoming its full member. | "Act East in action — Delhi to Dili! At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, PM @narendramodi announces decision to open our Em…
(2023-09-07). Boeing, Airbus likely to stop supplying spare parts to Pakistan International Airlines. firstpost.com Marred by "serious cash flow problems," Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to stop receiving supply of spare parts from Boeing and Airbus. | According to a report by The News, Boeing and Airbus, which are top aircraft manufacturers, are likely to discontinue the supply of spare parts to cash-strapped Pakistan by mid-September. | PIA, in a summary sent to the Economic Coordination Committee (EEC) for an emergency bailout, expressed its inability to pay its creditors, aircraft lessor, fuel suppliers, airport operators, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). | Pakistan's largest airli…
(2023-09-07). China's exports, imports fall as weak global demand keeps its economy under pressure. firstpost.com China's exports and imports declined again in August, data showed Thursday, as the world's second-largest economy is grappling with a combination of subdued global demand and a broader economic slowdown. | According to the customs authority, overseas shipments contracted by 8.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis, a notable improvement from July's 14.5 per cent decline, while imports experienced a 7.3 per cent decrease, compared to a 12.4 per cent drop in the preceding month. Economists, as surveyed by Bloomberg News, had expected both figures to drop by nine per cent. | China's exports, which have traditionally bee…
(2023-09-07). Election Commission of Pakistan in 'no hurry' to announce poll dates. firstpost.com The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is in no rush to announce poll dates although it is holding meetings regularly to complete the process of delimitation of constituencies. | According to a report by The News, sources said, "It is unlikely that polling day will be determined any time soon and even before the end of the month as the specific question isn't on the agenda of the ECP's meetings as yet." | They added that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has been working out a way to ensure that the process of delimitation is undertaken in an unquestionable way. | Raja added that commi…
(2023-09-07). 'India showing global leadership at the right time': Rishi Sunak heaps praise on PM Modi. firstpost.com India's diversity and its extraordinary successes mean it is the "right country" at the "right time" to hold the G20 presidency, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, as he hailed Narendra Modi's leadership over the last year, stressing that India's presidency of the bloc came when the world is facing innumerable challenges. | In an interview with the Press Trust of India, just days ahead of the G20 summit on September 9-10, Sunak, the first Indian-origin prime minister of Britain, said the relationship between the UK and India will define the future of the two countries, even more than it is defi…
(2023-09-07). US health agency issues advisory for life-threatening, flesh-eating bacteria. firstpost.com The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a health advisory for rare and potentially deadly bacterial infections spreading rapidly across the United States. The flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has claimed the lives of a dozen of Americans. | The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is typically contracted by consuming raw or undercooked oysters and other shellfish. The most common way to become infected is when an open wound comes into contact with the bacteria in water. Symptoms of vibriosis can include abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. | According to the CDC, a dozen people have die…
(2023-09-07). US wants G20 to help reshape, scale up multilateral development banks like IMF & World Bank. firstpost.com The US wants the G20 nations to collaborate in reforming and expanding multilateral development institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, a top White House official has said. | John Kirby, the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communication, stated on Wednesday that the United States will emphasize its commitment to the G20 as a vital platform for addressing global challenges during President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to India. | President Biden is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Friday to take part in the G20 Summit. | "One of our main goals headi…
(2023-09-07). Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in US prison for insider trading. firstpost.com A wealthy Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin was sentenced on Thursday to nine years in prison for his role in a nearly $100 million stock market cheating scheme that relied on secret earnings information stolen through the hacking of US computer networks. | Vladislav Klyushin, who ran a Moscow-based information technology company that did work for the highest levels of the Russian government, was convicted in February of charges including wire fraud and securities fraud after a two-week trial in federal court in Boston. | Authorities say he personally pocketed more than $33 million in the scheme, which…
(2023-09-07). Tuesday 9/5: Reading Circle: The Planetary Crisis & the Crucial Role of a Revolutionary Party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall 747 Polk St. (near Ellis St.), San Francisco. | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or new Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Or register to attend via zoom: bit.ly/ReadingCircleRegistration…
(2023-09-07). Thanks to global warming, Grand Slam tennis is hotter than ever. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK (AP)—Andy Murray prepared for the steamy conditions often found at the U.S. Open by simulating the "brutal heat and humidity" in New York this time of year with the help of, well, an actual steam room at his home. The 36-year-old British tennis star set the humidity in there at 70% and spent hours riding a stationary bike …
(2023-09-07). Haiti pledges to promote Africa-CARICOM agenda. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry reaffirmed his government will be doubling down on fostering the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Africa agenda in priority areas of mutual interest.
(2023-09-07). Russia and Bangladesh FMs to discuss grain supplies. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bangladeshi counterpart Abdul Kalam Abdul Momen discussed Thursday about the supply of grain to the Asian country and also agreed to reach long-term deals and not just for one year.
(2023-09-07). Smugglers caught supplying weapons parts to Ukraine — FSB. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Russia's FSB security service announced on Thursday that it had intercepted a ring of smugglers who funneled military-grade spare parts to foreign nations, including components to repair Ukrainian aircraft.
(2023-09-07). Imperial launches sixth form maths school aimed at under-represented students. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London is establishing an innovative new sixth form school in Barnet, North London, nurturing the next generation of students in STEM…
(2023-09-07). Q&A: Study finds hybrid solar energy systems could reduce global emissions. imperial.ac.uk Imperial engineers and a team of global experts have reviewed technological options, innovation and opportunities in the hybrid solar energy industry.
(2023-09-07). Coalition of Independent Unions Takes to the Streets in Portland for 'Trans Day of Solidarity'. itsgoingdown.org 
Rank-n-file members of the Coalition of Independent Unions, made up largely of unions representing fast-food and services workers, several part of the anti-capitalist labor union, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), took to the streets of Portland, Oregon on Saturday, in support of a day in solidarity with trans workers. On Facebook, the goal…
(2023-09-07). The American Masculinity Crisis. levernews.com
(2023-09-07). Netherlands condemns US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells. plenglish.com Amsterdam, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Shipping depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine put the United States on the road to an escalated nuclear war, the leader of the Dutch party Forum for Democracy, Thierry Bode, said today.
(2023-09-07). PM Shtayyeh opens 13th Palestinian International Book Fair. plenglish.com Ramallah, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh opened on Thursday the 13th Palestinian International Book Fair, in which about 390 publishers and agencies from various countries will be attending.
(2023-09-07). Federal Judge Orders Texas to Remove Deadly Buoys From Rio Grande. truthout.org Migrant rights groups and Texas Democrats on Wednesday welcomed a federal judge's order that the state remove from the Rio Grande about 1,000 feet of orange buoys fastened together with metal cables and anchored with concrete blocks. The federal Department of Justice sued Texas and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott over the buoys in July. Judge David A. Ezra of the Western District of Texas — an… |
(2023-09-07). US Continues to Finance Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad Despite COP26 Pledge. truthout.org Amid a worsening climate emergency and preparations for a pair of United Nations summits to tackle it, an analysis released Wednesday called out multiple countries including the United States for continuing to dump a collective $4.4 billion into fossil fuel projects abroad after pledging to stop such public financing by the end of last year. Oil Change International (OCI) found that the United… |
(2023-09-07). The Raw-Dealed Actor/Teacher Show. counterpunch.org The Wall Street Journal now realizes that income inequality can be a source of social problems. No, its famously pro-proprietor commentators haven't signed up for union cards. In fact, two different editorials in the August 28 opinion pages come not to praise labor organizing but to bury it, whether it's South American schoolteachers who benefit
(2023-09-07). Prigozhin's three strikes—Khodorkovsky business, Berozovsky politics, the last Africa trip. mronline.org 
On March 5, in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), there was a fire-bombing of a French—owned brewery which destroyed 50,000 bottles of beer.
(2023-09-07). Chile: The Aussie Connection, An Interview with Clinton Fernandes. counterpunch.org Clinton Fernandes is Professor of International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales. He has published on the relationship between science, diplomacy and international law, intelligence operations in foreign policy, the political and regulatory implications of new technology and Australia's external relations more generally. His research in the Future Operations Research Group
(2023-09-07). A Disputational Dialogical Path to an [Im]possible Democratic Environmentalism. counterpunch.org We find tremendous antagonism born of each group's disdain for the other, a passionate dismissal that even could be our major obstacle to advancing. That is, each group experiences a certain type of enjoyment in their self-righteousness and their contempt, an enjoyment that Freud called the death drive. Its repression is what causes destructive individual symptoms in psychotherapy patients, and it is also what causes destructive symptoms in social groups. For opposing environmental groups to remain in such respective silos might be comforting in some ways, but the repression of that comfort, its not being seen bu…
(2023-09-07). North Korea's chronic food shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. internationalviewpoint.org The North Korean regime has faced a severely deteriorated economic situation due to international sanctions, floods, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2020, the country blocked cross-border trade and expelled humanitarian workers and foreign diplomats facing the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic. The closure of the country delayed the arrival of the pandemic. However, as early as March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that a Covid-19 epidemic was developing in North Korea. Its strategy of sealing its external borders in January 2020 prevented essential supplies from entering the country, lead…
(2023-09-07). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations with Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org
(2023-09-07). 2023 Intenational Underground Railroad Month: 1854 Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar. indybay.org Discover the 1854 Gold Mining District of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar as we featured this 2023 International Underground Railroad Month…
(2023-09-07). How I Fought for Trans Justice This Summer. aclu.org Holding up a pink and blue "Trans People Belong" poster, I marched alongside 150 fellow high school students in the heart of Washington D.C this summer. Angered by the direct attack on either themselves or their trans siblings, we linked our arms to protest the approximately As an intern and a participant in the ACLU National Advocacy Institute (NAI), I had spent the past week learning alongside other young activists about major ACLU issues. The NAI is an annual program th…
(2023-09-07). Russia Policing and Repression Prisons The Persecution of Azat Miftakhov Is Designed to Silence Russia's Left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-07). Ukraine's 'Biggest Arms Supplier' Orchestrated 2014 Maidan Massacre, Witnesses Say. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-07). Shut The Robo Taxis Down! SF Labor Day Rally At Cruise Office Over Death Of Pedestrian. indybay.org
(2023-09-07). What the Fight Against Classroom Censorship is Really About. aclu.org The ACLU is leading the fight to end classroom censorship and protect our right to learn. We filed the first case in the country to challenge a law that censored instruction about systemic sexism and racism in
(2023-09-07). Undue Nuclear Influence: Is It Lobbying or Bribery? counterpunch.org For example, even billionaire Bill Gates asked for and got what was effectively a "matching grant" from Congress for his company, TerraPower, to cover the at least $4 billion cost of his proposed Natrium molten salt fast reactor. The US government has agreed to provide Gates with $1.9 billion for the Natrium, $1.5 billion of which will come out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $2.5 billion for advanced nuclear reactors.
(2023-09-07). For Republicans in Wisconsin: 'If you can't beat 'em, impeach 'em" peoplesworld.org 
MADISON, Wis.—"If you can't beat 'em, impeach 'em." As in Washington, D.C., so in Wisconsin. Republican U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's peerless leader, Donald Trump, couldn't beat Democrat Joe Biden at the polls in 2020, which gave control of the executive branch to the Democrats. So now McCarthy wants to impeach Biden because of shaky …
(2023-09-07). Trabajadores convierten a Los àÅngeles en el epicentro de una ola de huelgas nacionales. peoplesworld.org 
LOS àÅNGELES—Por la forma en que avanzan los acontecimientos en Los àÅngeles, lo que ha sido la capital nacional del activismo laboral durante gran parte de 2023 puede ser el epicentro nacional de una ola de huelgas histórica para el otoño de 2023. O, como dijo el presidente de SAG-AFTRA, Fran Drescher. le dijo a …
(2023-09-07). Workers turning Los Angeles into the epicenter of national strike wave. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—The way events are rushing onwards in Los Angeles, what's been the national capital of labor activism for much of 2023 may be the national epicenter of an historic strike wave by the fall of 2023. Or, as SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher told one interviewer, "Here we go again." That's because if bosses keep …
(2023-09-07). Cleveland: A message to the community — "No new jail!" workers.org 
Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition before marching in the Cleveland Labor Day parade, Sept. 4, 2023. Cleveland The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition was warmly received by participants and onlookers at Cleveland's Labor Day parade Sept. 4, as it promoted its efforts to stop construction of a new county jail. With principal . . . |
(2023-09-07). Iranian press review: Taliban denounces executions in Iran. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Taliban denounces executions in Iran | Meanwhile, Green Movement leader demands political change in letter from house arrest, and anger boils over at dismissal of professors from universities
| Thu, 09/07/2023 – 09: 48 | Taliban fighters stand guard as Afghan protesters take part in a demonstration against reports of harassment of Afghan refugees in Iran…
(2023-09-07). Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect who escaped UK prison accused of spying for Iran, says BBC. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-07). Egypt: Rights groups call for immediate release of prominent activist. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt: Rights groups call for immediate release of prominent activist | The detained April 6 movement leader Mohamed Adel has been sentenced to four years in prison after already serving five years in pre-trial detention on charges deemed politically motivated | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 12: 31 | Mohamed Adel (right) has been sentenced to four years in prison, which rights groups say is based on "bogus charges"
(2023-09-07). US-backed SDF issues 'general amnesty' to rebelling Arab tribes in Syria. middleeasteye.net 
US-backed SDF issues 'general amnesty' to rebelling Arab tribes in Syria | Commander of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces acknowledges 'flaws' in governance after bloody fighting between SDF and Arab tribes | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 19: 13 | Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the SDF, at a press conference near the northeastern Syrian Hassakeh province, on 24 October 2019 (AFP) | The US-backed Syrian Demo…
(2023-09-07). Yemen: Campaign launched over missing Omani travel vlogger. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen: Campaign launched over missing Omani travel vlogger | Prominent travel content creator goes missing in Marib, with many calling for his release and news on his whereabouts | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 15: 38 | The Omani vlogger Harith al-Shariqi regularly shares his travels with his thousands of followers on YouTube and Instagram (Screengrab/Instagram) | An online campaign has been launched in solidarity…
(2023-09-07). Apple stocks take a mighty tumble after China authorities banned iPhones in their offices. firstpost.com Apple Inc. experienced its most significant stock decline in a month following reports that Chinese government agencies have instructed their staff not to use iPhones for work purposes. | These directives were issued in August to employees at ministries focusing on investment, trade, and international affairs, according to sources cited by The South China Morning Post. Importantly, these usage restrictions were not applied to all government ministries, and they exclusively targeted iPhones, designed in California, without affecting other smartphones from foreign brands. | Some central government agency employees…
(2023-09-07). Are Nissan and Kia interested in drivers' porn kinks, Tinder dating history?>. firstpost.com It seems that Nissan and Kia, two of the world's largest automakers, who take pride in being at the forefront of smart cars or connected cars, are very interested in how their customers get their rocks off, among other things. | A recent study by the internet privacy watchdog The Mozilla Foundation, the people behind the Mozilla Firefox browser, on smart cars or connected cars from 25 brands found that most connected cars collect an astonishing amount of data from their users, and then sell it to third-party advertisers and marketing agencies. | Not just Kia and Nissan, several others are collecting data | Mozill…
(2023-09-07). Embarrassed by failed sanctions, US to launch investigation on how Huawei developed their own chip. firstpost.com Furious that China's Huawei could still develop its own 7nm 5G chip while being slapped with sanctions, the US has now announced that they will be going after Huawei and will launch a full-scale investigation into them. | The US has been left stymied as to how China's Huawei got the technology to fabricate its own high-performance silicon chip. | The White House seems worried | The White House has expressed interest in gathering detailed information about Huawei's latest flagship smartphone. This development is considered a significant milestone for the Chinese tech giant, coming four years after US restrictions…
(2023-09-07). Ever Googled 'How to ace interview at Google'? CEO Sundar Pichai did too, among other mundane things. firstpost.com As Google celebrated its 25th anniversary, CEO Sundar Pichai took a moment to reflect on the evolution of the world's leading search engine in a recent blog post. He not only highlighted the remarkable progress of Google but also shared a surprising personal revelation: his own curiosity has led him to seek advice from the very platform he oversees. | In his reflection on Google's journey, Pichai expressed amazement at the search engine's ability to provide precise answers to even the most obscure questions. He praised Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin for their vision in creating a revolutionary search…
(2023-09-07). Japan aims for the Moon, Stars: Launches lunar mission, space telescope to fathom cosmos' origin. firstpost.com Japan has embarked on an important space mission as it successfully launched a rocket carrying two payloads for completely different missions — a groundbreaking lunar lander and a high-powered X-ray space telescope. | At 8: 42 AM, Japan Standard Time, a Japanese H-2A rocket successfully departed from the Tanegashima Space Center, albeit approximately 10 days later than initially scheduled due to weather-related setbacks. This launch carried both the SLIM lunar lander and the XRISM space telescope. | Japan's space odyssey | Following the liftoff, both spacecraft were deployed as planned, with the deployment s…
(2023-09-07). Music's Digital Nightmare: AI-generated song feat. Drake, The Weeknd in race to win a Grammy. firstpost.com It seems that this year, there is a very good possibility that AI will be deemed the Best Rap Artist or the Rap Artist of the year at music awards across the world | A song generated by artificial intelligence, aptly named "Heart on My Sleeve," skillfully mimicking the vocals and style of artists like Drake and The Weeknd, has now found itself in contention for the prestigious Grammy Awards. | In the midst of the ongoing surge in sometimes eccentric AI-driven innovations, the realm of music has become a battleground of sorts. | Can AI be a legitimate music artist? | The AI-generated track was crafted by a somewha…
(2023-09-07). Watch: Aditya-L1 shares an epic selfie with the Earth, Moon from its journey to the Sun. firstpost.com India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft recently took some remarkable pictures of Earth and the Moon from space while it was on its way to a special place called Lagrange Point 1. In addition to these pictures, the spacecraft even shared a selfie. | This spacecraft's main purpose is to study the Sun. Right now, it's making its way to a spot known as the Sun-Earth L1 point. This location in space is quite unique because it's where the gravitational forces of the Sun and Earth balance out perfectly. | #AdityaL1 — ISRO (@isro)
(2023-09-07). Erdogan Stresses Need of Switching to National Currencies in Trade With Russia. orinocotribune.com The Turkish and Russian presidents met in Sochi where they also agreed on sending free grain shipments to African nations in need. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 4 September told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the two nations need to move forward with using national currencies for bilateral trade. | "I believe that the fact that the heads of our central banks will meet here today is important from the point of view of a step towards the transition to national currencies in bilateral relations between us," the Turkish president stated during a meeting with Putin in the city of Sochi. | Fo…
(2023-09-07). Smart Ass Cripple: How SSI Keeps People Poor. progressive.org Current rules for SSI recipients make it difficult to get financial help from friends and family.
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children's risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMbUDc6ozQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits of being in nature. And don't be surprised at your next doctor's visit when you get a prescription for parks instead of pills. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L4z4-rhGrWY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2023-09-07). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2023-09-07). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2023-09-07). Consumer Health: Treating gynecologic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in the female reproductive organs. More than 116,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer this year, according to the Foundation for Women's Cancer. September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the five types of gynecologic cancer and the treatment options for each. Cervical cancer Early stage cervical cancer generally produces no signs or symptoms. Indications of more advanced cervical…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Debunking head lice myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is National Head Lice Prevention Month, a time to understand the signs, importance of screenings and available treatments. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, debunks common myths associated with these wingless insects, which affect millions of children each school year. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ctiD5nbMv7M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about enteroviruses and babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that commonly circulate during summer and fall. These viruses primarily affect young children, who are more susceptible to complications due to their undeveloped immune systems. Many adults have some immunity from previous exposure. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says there is concern with newborns when it comes to enteroviruses. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MMxr5gkD09s Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end…
(2023-09-07). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists India as the top country for measles outbreaks, with more than 57,500 reported cases. In the U.S., there have been 19 cases of the highly infectious virus this year. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by fever, cough, runny nose and a pretty characteristic rash that…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Beat the 'back-to-school blues' with healthy lunches. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My kids are heading back to school, but we'll be packing lunches for them this year. I want to make sure I'm sending things that are healthy but also that they like and will eat. Do you have any specific recommendations? ANSWER: Healthy eating is important at every age, especially for children. Research has shown there's a close link between nutrition and learning. A healthy diet improves children's ability to focus, memory,…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Q&A: Helping kids adjust to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family is gearing up for the new school year, and I'm a bit worried about how my kids will adjust to being back in the classroom after the summer break. They seem excited yet nervous, and I want to ensure they adjust smoothly. Can I use any strategies or tips to ease their anxieties and make this adjustment period as positive as possible, especially for the youngest entering kindergarten? ANSWER: Back-to-school…
(2023-09-07). Science Saturday: When sleep disorders presage something more serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early one morning, while checking on a slumbering patient at the Center for Sleep Medicine, Erik St. Louis, M.D., noticed something peculiar. The patient, a woman in her early 60's, had started running beneath her bedsheets. As her eyelids fluttered, her legs kicked into gear, slowly at first but then rapidly picking up the pace, propelling herself along a road only she could see. After sprinting for about 30 seconds, she abruptly stopped and opened her…
(2023-09-07). FDA grants vaccine approval for moms-to-be to prevent RSV in newborns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for pregnant women to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in infants. Abrysvo, is a single-dose vaccine produced by Pfizer and is approved for use between week 32 and week 36 of pregnancy. "This is especially exciting for us in pediatrics because vaccinating pregnant women in the second or third trimester of pregnancy can protect babies when they're most vulnerable for developing severe…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2023-09-07). Long-term pancreatic cancer survivors report excellent post-surgery quality of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer is considered the most lethal cancer in the human body. But new treatment advances are improving outcomes for patients, making long-term survival possible. Although there is a growing population of long-term pancreatic cancer survivors, data on those patients' quality of life are still limited. In a new study published in Annals of Surgery, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed the results of a cross-sectional survey of pancreatic cancer survivors. They found that patients — who were, on…
(2023-09-07). Hurricane Idalia prompts closure of Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy of NOAA Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen overnight, making landfall along the Florida gulf coast as a Category 3 storm. The National Hurricane Center estimated maximum sustained winds at 125 MPH. Damaging winds and devastating storm surge are anticipated. The storm is expected to track to the Northeast before turning back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Mayo Clinic has been closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia. Due to expected weather conditions, the clinic in Jacksonville,…
(2023-09-07). What you need to stay safe during severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Image courtesy NOAA The latest storm forecast has Hurricane Idalia making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, and spreading across Florida and into Georgia on Wednesday, Aug. 30, before moving into the Carolinas. Whether sheltering in place or evacuating for a severe weather event, preparing for health and safety before a storm is essential, says Dr. Brittany Beel, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. "Past experiences show it can take one…
(2023-09-07). New surgical method for ovarian cancer lights up lesions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic scientists are shining light on ovarian cancer. A study published in 2022 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology explored the use of fluorescence-guided surgery to treat epithelial ovarian cancer, the most common type of ovarian cancer. Fluorescence-guided surgery uses fluorescence imaging to light up cancerous tissue, giving surgeons a better view of tumors and cancer cells. This makes cancer removal more thorough and accurate. "It was really exciting to be part of fluorescence-guided surgery," says Kristina…
(2023-09-07). Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research and highlights the potential of using spatial analysis of specific proteins as a predictive tool for selecting appropriate candidates for PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and minimizing unnecessary treatments. The…
(2023-09-07). Alarming Increase in Attacks on Education Worldwide. commondreams.org More than 3,000 attacks on education were identified in 2022, a 17 percent increase over the previous year, the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) reported in a data release today. The data were released ahead of the fourth United Nations International Day to Protect Education from Attack, on September 9, 2023. Almost one-third of all attacks took place in just three countries: Ukraine, Myanmar, and Burkina Faso, with the war in Ukraine accounting for the majority. According to GCPEA, more than 6,700 students and educators were reportedly killed, injured, abducted, arrested, or otherwise…
(2023-09-07). Demand Progress on the Confirmation ofAnna Gomez to the FCC. commondreams.org This afternoon, the Senate voted to confirm Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission, who will fill the fifth commissioner seat at the agency.
In response to the Senate's confirmation of Anna Gomez, Demand Progress Communications Director Maria Langholz issued the following statement: "Now that the FCC has a full commission, it must take swift action to reinstate Title II rules that were repealed under Donald Trump's FCC Chair Ajit Pai. Chair Rosenworcel and the entire commission must move quickly to revive the FCC's authority to ensure a free and open internet that the public deserves. We…
(2023-09-07). Nationwide Insurance Crisis Sparks Senate Hearing, Focusing on Climate Change Financial Impacts. commondreams.org The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will take a deep dive into
(2023-09-07). Senate Finally Confirms 5th FCC Commissioner After Vacancy of More Than 2.5 Years. commondreams.org Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission in a bipartisan 55-43 vote. Commissioner Gomez fills a slot at the agency which has been vacant since President Biden took office in January of 2021. The vacancy had often left the commission deadlocked 2-2 on critical matters, and her confirmation will allow the agency to move forward.Statement of Ishan Mehta, Common Cause Director for Media and DemocracyWith the confirmation of Anna Gomez to the FCC, the agency can now move forward to advance reforms that will benefit every American household — including providing robu…
(2023-09-07). Senate Finally Confirms Fifth FCC Commissioner. commondreams.org On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Federal Communications Commission nominee Anna Gomez, who will fill a long-vacant fifth-commissioner seat at the agency. The vote finally creates a Democratic FCC majority at the agency — for the first time since the beginning of the Biden administration. The unprecedented 32-month delay had deadlocked the FCC, and was the result of concerted efforts by the phone, cable and broadcast lobbies to hamstring the agency that oversees their businesses. Gomez's confirmation restores the agency's full complement of commissioners and provides a tie-breaking vote on is…
(2023-09-07). Seismic activity returns to Ahuachapan in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Sep 7 (Prensa atina) After ceasing for some hours, tremors returned to the Salvadoran Ahuachapan locality, where just today 25 earthquakes have been reported, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) informed.
(2023-09-07). Israel: New movement sees young people refusing military service over judicial reforms. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-07). Cancer Concerns Prompt Increased Blood Testing of Military Firefighters for PFAS. truthout.org A U.S. military firefighter for 32 years, Kurt Rhodes trained and performed his duties with aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF — a highly effective fire suppressant that he never knew contained PFAS chemicals, now known to be harmful to human health. New federal research links testicular cancer in U.S. service members to the "forever chemicals," adding to a growing body of evidence of the dangers… |
(2023-09-07). Contact with Police May Be Detrimental to Your Health & Well-Being. indybay.org Calling the police can frequently do more harm than good, and other options should be considered whenever possible. The emotional impacts of violence and repression can be serious and it is important that we are aware of those impacts and work together to deal with them. Looking after ourselves and our friends or affinity groups does not end when the action ends!
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Rally to Protect Juristac! indybay.org McEntee Plaza | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: Grannies Stand with Workers! Starbucks Palo Alto. indybay.org Starbucks | 2000 El Camino Real (x-street Stanford Ave) | Palo Alto 94306…
(2023-09-07). Turkey: World Bank agrees to provide $18bn in loans amid economic overhaul. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-07). Mujeres migrantes: el silencio de la precariedad y los abusos. indybay.org
(2023-09-07). McCarthyism, from Oppenheimer to Today. counterpunch.org I recently viewed the new Oppenheimer movie and was struck by the horrifying McCarthyism based on unfounded accusations and inuendo that destroyed Dr. Oppenheimer's reputation. This severely undermined his efforts after World War II to stop the H-bomb and start nuclear arms control regimes to prevent nuclear war. From 1978-1981, I was the chief executive
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-09-07). The History of Silencing Black Lawmakers in the US. counterpunch.org Some Republican lawmakers in Georgia are targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Black Democrat representing a majority Black district, for removal from office. These efforts come in the midst of Willis' investigation and prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others for their alleged conspiracy to overturn results of the state's 2020
(2023-09-07). Thanks To Biden, The War Party Is Back. progressivehub.net KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-09-07). Marxism and the U.S. Response to the HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 Pandemics. internationalviewpoint.org Over the last fifty years, few public health professionals have considered Marxism relevant, and few Marxists have treated pandemics as an imminent concern. We offer this paper to help both public health professionals and socialists view pandemics through a Marxist lens. Although our theory is global in scope, we focus on the U.S. because of its scientific prominence, its outsized global role in the AIDS pandemic, and its poor performance in the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hope is that this piece will strengthen efforts to protect public health and, better yet, help usher capitalism off the Earth before it makes the p…
(2023-09-07). A Missed Opportunity? A Closer Look at the Teamster-UPS Agreement. internationalviewpoint.org "The crisis in the labor movement is not primarily about union density but about the nature of unions today." | – | / |
(2023-09-07). Which Nation Has Taxed the Rich the Most? counterpunch.org Eight decades ago, at a pivotal turning point in American history, our nation's richest faced a 94 percent federal tax rate on their income over $200,000, the equivalent of about $3.5 million today. At that point, near the end of World War II, only one other nation — the UK — taxed its rich at a steeper rate. The wealthiest Brits ended the war facing a 97.5 percent tax on their top-bracket income.
(2023-09-07). Stop Cop City Protestors Are Being Hit With RICO Charges. progressivehub.net EDITH OLMSTED | THE NEW REPUBLIC…
(2023-09-07). To Win In 2024, Democrats Should Bring Back The Covid Welfare State. progressivehub.net NICK FRENCH | IN THESE TIMES…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Local Color: Write Now! SF Bay Book Party. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Meeting Rooms A and B | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-09-07). Wednesday 11/8: 25th Anniversary San Francisco Trans Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater and Online…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: El Cerrito: Solidarity Action Day with Starbucks Workers Unionizing. indybay.org Starbucks | 3090 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: Oakland: Solidarity Action Day w/ Starbucks Workers Unionizing. indybay.org Lakeshore Starbucks | 3347 Lakeshore Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610 | United States…
(2023-09-07). Boycott bill: Labelling critics of Israel antisemitic a 'dangerous road', MPs told. middleeasteye.net 
Boycott bill: Labelling critics of Israel antisemitic a 'dangerous road', MPs told | Campaign groups warn legislation could block divestments from arms trade and fossil fuels and undermine human rights commitments | Thu, 09/07/2023 – 15: 50 | Melanie Phillips was praised by one MP for her 'excellent articles' (Parliament TV) | The
(2023-09-07). 10th Anniversary of Massive U.S. Lie. leecamp.com
(2023-09-07). Date Set For Invasion of Niger. leecamp.com
(2023-09-07). U.S. Accuses Ukraine Of Not Dying Enough. leecamp.com
(2023-09-07). Chevron Lobbies Against Washington's Sanctions on PDVSA. orinocotribune.com According to This information was released in a report this Monday, September 4, as part of the effort to pressure Brussels and Washington t…
(2023-09-07). México Decriminalizes Abortion in Historic Ruling. orinocotribune.com México's Supreme Court of Justice recently decriminalized abortion throughout the state, in a historic ruling that is another step in the fight for reproductive rights. | According to the AP news agency, the Court's justices unanimously approved this Wednesday, September 6, an injunction that nullifies the section of the Federal Criminal Code that criminalized abortion in the country. | As a fundamental part of this ruling, federal public health institutions, such as the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), are obliged to offer the…
(2023-09-07). War War War: Analyzing the Capitalist Media. soundcloud.com On today's episode Nicole Roussell interviews Brian Becker about U.S. media coverage of the "huge threat" of Medicare costs to the U.S. budget, the Ukraine war, the U.S. pivot toward war with China, Putin and Kim Jong Un meeting this week, and the rising cost of car insurance. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The …
(2023-09-07). UK conservationists must stop spreading deceptive trophy hunting narratives. thecanary.co The debate over trophy hunting has been raging in the UK again. As Sian Sullivan previously wrote for the Canary, pro-trophy hunting lobbyists turned their sights on the House of Lords when it was debating a ban on hunting imports. Afterwards, Sullivan faced a backlash from some pro-hunting conservation groups. However, this was unsurprising given …
(2023-09-07). Rusia advierte riesgos de militarización del sureste asiático. telesurtv.net Moscú llamó a fortalecer la cooperación constructiva entre la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN), la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái (OCS) y la Unión Económica Euroasiática.
(2023-09-07). Mutual Uruguaya de Futbolistas Profesionales inicia huelga. telesurtv.net Las jugadores continúan exigiendo más y mejores condiciones, entre ellas un aumento de sueldo.
(2023-09-07). Identifican a presuntos autores de amenazas a hija de Petro. telesurtv.net Fiscalía General da a conocer que citó a interrogatorios a presuntos autores de mensajes intimidantes contra Andrea Petro y el director de la Sociedad de Activos Especiales, Daniel Rojas.
(2023-09-07). López Obrador anuncia próxima entrega de dirección de la 4T. telesurtv.net Presidente mexicano informa que concluye su labor como dirigente de la 4T y en lo adelante continuará enfocado en la atención a los programas de gobierno.
(2023-09-07). Reclaman a Estado panameño revisión de contrato minero. telesurtv.net Continúan protestas y debates en comunidades acerca del contrato para la explotación de cobre por la multinacional canadiense First Quantum Minerals LTD.
(2023-09-07). Informe advierte niveles récord de gases de efecto invernadero. telesurtv.net El reporte hace referencia al calentamiento del planeta y al aumento de la temperatura anual de la superficie terrestre.
(2023-09-07). Candidata "libertaria" niega víctimas de la dictadura argentina. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones de izquierda rechazaron y acusaron a la candidata libertaria de querer reinstalar la "teoría de los dos demonios".
(2023-09-07). Justicia francesa ratifica prohibir abaya islámica en escuelas. telesurtv.net La máxima instancia judicial estimó que la prohibición no supone una amenaza grave e ilegal a una libertad fundamental.
(2023-09-07). Chilenos protestan contra ley de usurpaciones. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes exigen vetar la ley que establece un cuerpo legal para combatir las tomas de terrenos y propiedades.
(2023-09-07). Tormentas dejan unos 16 muertos en Türkiye, Bulgaria y Grecia. telesurtv.net La tormenta "Daniel" ha dejado a más de 200.000 griegos están sin suministro de agua por tercera jornada en Magnesia.
(2023-09-07). Argentina and China Foster Resources and Energy Cooperation. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Argentina and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for scientific cooperation on matters related to natural resources and energy transition. | RELATED: | This document was signed by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Daniel Filmus during his visit to Beijing, where he met with the Minister of Natural Resources Wang Guanghua. | The MoU is focused on the creation of a virtual binational…
(2023-09-07). ASEAN Summit Concludes With Fruitful Outcomes. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit concluded with a series of outcomes despite rising uncertainties globally. | RELATED: | "The Indonesian chairmanship has achieved a lot in terms of efforts in maintaining stability and prosperity in the region," Indonesian President Joko Widodo said, adding that the world needs a safe house, and ASEAN is on the track to be able to perform those roles. | This year's summ…
(2023-09-07). Bitcoin Reaches Two Years as Legal Tender in El Salvador. telesurenglish.net Although bitcoin reaches two years as a legal trend in El Salvador, the population has not widely embraced this cryptocurrency. | RELATED: | In September 2021, this nation became the first in the world to establish cryptocurrency as legal tender, alongside the U.S. dollar. Over US$250 million has been invested in this project, which stands as President Nayib Bukele's flagship economic endeavor. | Two Years with Little Data: | T…
(2023-09-07). Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum to Be MORENA Presidential Candidate. telesurenglish.net After winning a selection process conducted through polls on Wednesday, Claudia Sheinbaum, the former governor of Mexico City, will be the presidential candidate for the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party for the 2024 elections. | RELATED: | Alfonso Durazo, the president of the MORENA's National Council, read the results of the five polls that defined the presidential candidacy for this leftist political group.
(2023-09-07). Mexico Welcomes Ruling Ordering Texas to Remove Border Buoys. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) celebrated a U.S. judge's order to Texas to remove the buoys and wire barrier placed in the Rio Grande to prevent the passage of undocumented migrants across the border. | RELATED: | "I want to take this opportunity to inform you that the United States judiciary has ordered the removal of the Rio Grande buoys, which the Texas governor arbitrarily and i…
(2023-09-07). Norway: Oslo Court Upholds Data Regulator's Fine on Meta. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Oslo District Court sided with Datatilsynet, the country's data protection authority, affirming the legality of a daily fine imposed on Meta Platforms for invasive behavior-based marketing on Facebook and Instagram. | RELATED: | The court fully endorsed Datatilsynet's action, dismissing Meta's plea for a temporary injunction to halt the fine and stating that there was no cause to undermine the regulator's judgment. | In July, Datatilsynet said i…
(2023-09-07). Palestinian Wounded in Clashes in West Bank's Bethlehem. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, a Palestinian was wounded during clashes that erupted in the central West Bank city of Bethlehem. | RELATED: | Palestinian medical sources said that the Israeli army transferred "a young Palestinian man with a foot injury" to a local hospital for treatment after clashes in Bethlehem. | The clashes erupted after Israeli forces stormed the Dheisheh refugee camp south of Bethlehem, according to eyewitnesses, who said Is…
(2023-09-07). The US Announces 1 Billion in New Aid for Ukraine. telesurenglish.net U.S. Department of State announced US$1 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Wednesday while Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Kiev to show support. | RELATED: | The State Department said that the new package includes an additional drawdown of up to US$175 million worth of weapons and equipment from the Department of Defense's inventories. | What's notable among the capabilities in this round of security assistance is the 120mm deplet…
(2023-09-07). Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez Meets Chinese FM Wang. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi met with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who is in Beijing for the 17th meeting of the Mixed Venezuela-China High-Level Committee. | RELATED: | Wang said that China and Venezuela have forged an unbreakable, ironclad friendship, and China firmly supports Venezuela in safeguarding its national independence and dignity. | China is ready to work with Vene…
(2023-09-07). 'Advocating for War is Wrong': Russian Teachers Resign Over Refusal to Allow Ukraine Veterans in Class. themoscowtimes.com The incident reflects the dilemma facing Russian teachers who wish to keep politics out of the classroom.
(2023-09-07). Army General Overseeing Moscow's Air Defense Charged With Bribery — Kommersant. themoscowtimes.com Major General Konstantin Ogienko is accused of taking a bribe in connection with the expropriation of Defense Ministry-owned land.
(2023-09-07). British American Tobacco Finalizes Exit From Russia. themoscowtimes.com The maker of Kent and Rothmans cigarettes said the deal would keep its estimated 3,000 Russian and Belarusian employees afloat for at least two years.
(2023-09-07). Kremlin Slams U.S. Supply of Depleted Uranium Rounds to Kyiv. themoscowtimes.com Responsibility for possible effects such as health problems will lie with Washington, the Kremlin said.
(2023-09-07). NATO Chief Says No Sign Debris in Romania Indicates Deliberate Attack by Moscow. themoscowtimes.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told EU lawmakers.
(2023-09-07). Powerful Explosion Rocks Southern Russian City Amid Latest Wave of Drone Attacks. themoscowtimes.com One of the drones downed in Rostov-on-Don damaged buildings not far from the Russian Defense Ministry's southern command center.
(2023-09-07). Putin Not Planning Video Address to G20 — Kremlin. themoscowtimes.com "All the work" will be led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is leading Russia's delegation, the Kremlin said.
(2023-09-07). Putin Orders State Support for AI as Race Heats Up. themoscowtimes.com The measures aim to support research on "optimizing machine learning algorithms" as well as developing "large language models" — such as the one developed by OpenAI's ChatGPT.
(2023-09-07). Russia Pressures Migrant Workers with Raids, Military Summons. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds of migrant workers hailing predominantly from Central Asia have been rounded up in police raids in several Russian cities in recent weeks.
(2023-09-07). Russian Air Defense Downs Drone in Southern Volgograd Region. themoscowtimes.com The incident marks the first reported drone downing in the region since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
(2023-09-07). Russian Border Towns Postpone Local Elections Amid Shelling, Drone Attacks. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Central Election Commission chief said races in two municipalities in the Belgorod region scheduled for this weekend would be "postponed."
(2023-09-07). Siberian Journalist Jailed Over 5 Years for 'Fake' War Reporting. themoscowtimes.com Authorities accused Mikhail Afanasyev of publishing "inaccurate information" in a report about riot police officers refusing to be deployed in Ukraine.
(2023-09-07). U.S. Announces $1Bln to Aid Ukraine as Russian Strike Kills at Least 17. themoscowtimes.com The strike hit a market in Kostiantynivka, a frontline town of an estimated 70,000 people in the Donetsk region.
(2023-09-07). U.S. Indicts 9 Russians Behind 'Trickbot' Malware. themoscowtimes.com Trickbot plied ransomware schemes to extort businesses including hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
(2023-09-07). Climate catastrophe and 'freedom of consumption'. indybay.org It is not five to twelve, but five past twelve, as philosopher Slavoj Žižek writes. The fact that climate change is a fact (the details may well be debated) and poses a serious threat to humanity is something that the last fool should have realized by now.1 It is also clear that the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases must be radically and rapidly reduced.
(2023-09-07). Incarcerated Laborers Can Barely Afford Basic Necessities While in Prison. truthout.org The outside world may be in the grips of inflation and financial instability, but inside a Burgin, Kentucky, prison, the financial woes more closely resemble the Great Depression. For many incarcerated inside the Northpoint Training Center, the primary concern isn't how they will pay for gas, insurance, or even rent upon release from prison. The uncertainty they feel is far more urgent. |
(2023-09-07). Black trade unionists challenge corporate power in America. peoplesworld.org 
St. LOUIS — "With union support workers are becoming aware that they are pawns in the bottom line in a corporate drive for profits," Claude Cummings, International President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) told more than 200 St. Louis area Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) members and friends gathered at the downtown …
(2023-09-07). Saturday 10/14: Harvest Festival. indybay.org The Farm, UC Santa Cruz…
(2023-09-07). Monday 10/2: Oakland Day of Reparations to African People 2023: "No to FBI War on Black Liberation" indybay.org OakStop | 1721 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2023-09-07). Civil Disobedience Inside Minnesota's Stillwater Prison. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-07). Labour, protests, and state capitalism in Belarus, three years on. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-07). Parole Didn't Integrate Me Into Society. It Kept Me Out of It. truthout.org I have lived as a fugitive, as far outside the law as possible, and as a parolee on the strictest level of supervision available, outside of physical incarceration. I can say with the utmost confidence that it is much easier to obtain and sustain the basic adult necessities required to be a tax paying, positively contributing member of polite society as a fugitive from justice than as a compliant… |
(2023-09-07). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Teachers' strikes mark beginning of new school year across Europe over funding, cost of living and the pandemic; metal workers at Turkish factory demand resignation of union officials over sellout contract and threaten to leave the union; teachers, electricity and public sector workers in some Nigerian states in further two-day strike over cuts to fuel subsidies…
(2023-09-07). Israel: Netanyahu threatens Eritrean migrants with mass deportations after violent police crackdown. wsws.org A regime of mass deportations and administrative detentions, long used against the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, will inevitably be used against Israeli workers as well.
(2023-09-07). As CWU-Royal Mail partnership ushers in savage attacks… wsws.org Postal workers confront a barrage of revisions to terms and conditions agreed by the CWU executive in April, as part of the Business Recovery, Transformation and Growth Agreement with Royal Mail.
(2023-09-07). How the 'Free Helicopter Rides' Meme Went Viral. progressive.org Referencing the dark history of the Pinochet regime in Chile, the Proud Boys have sought to desensitize people against targeted violence by making it a joke.
(2023-09-07). Mexico's Supreme Court Rules to Federally Decriminalize Abortion. truthout.org On Wednesday, Mexico's Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion at the federal level, holding that national laws prohibiting the procedure are unconstitutional. The ruling not only orders that abortion be removed from penal codes, but requires that federal public health institutions offer abortion procedures. "Today is a day of victory and justice for Mexican women! |
(2023-09-06). Colombia's ranchers federation threatens to mobilize over land reform. colombiareports.com Colombia's controversial ranchers' federation Fedegan suggested to mobilize "ranchers solidarity brigades" in opposition to government efforts to empower landless farmers. The suggestion was rejected by President Gustavo Petro, who accused…
(2023-09-06). Court orders arrest of Colombia's former Congress president. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of former Senator Arturo Char, a member of the powerful Char Clan from Barranquilla, on election fraud charges. The high court also requested international…
(2023-09-06). Latest US Military Package to Ukraine Includes Radioactive Weapons. truthout.org The Biden administration is expected to send armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine as part of the latest military aid package, even though the weapons are radioactive and their use causes contamination that is hazardous to human health. It's the latest escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia that nonproliferation activists warn could possibly lead to a nuclear… |
(2023-09-06). Comedian Benjamín Rausseo Wants to Join Venezuela's Presidential Race. orinocotribune.com This weekend, Benjamín Rausseo reappeared on social media to confirm his candidacy "as an independent" for the 2024 presidential elections. | The comedian, also known as Er Conde del Guácharo, had been missing from social media for about two months after he failed to register as a candidate for the far-right opposition primaries. Now, he has reappeared with a video confirming his candidacy for the presidential elections after listening to "the popular clamor." | "Due to the popular clamor of all those people we have been supporting in this beautiful project to recover the Venezuela we want, we have responsibly ma…
(2023-09-06). One Day for Labor Day Is Not Enough. counterpunch.org The state of labor this year is so fraught, so weighted with issues and problems, that a single day of homage and reflection doesn't seem enough. It's as if a year or more is needed to engage the issues, challenges, and possibilities facing American workers today. Consider the following: Some 37.9 million Americans, about 11.6 percent
(2023-09-06). After Teaching at MIT, Lupe Fiasco Arrives at Yale for Prestigious Saybrook Fellowship. moguldom.com Hip-hop artist, record producer, and entrepreneur Lupe Fiasco is set to become a Saybrook Associate Fellow at Yale University in the fall of 2023. This distinguished program allows Fellows and Associate Fellows to engage with students and each other over a four-year term. Fiasco's appointment is seen as an opportunity for students to engage with …
(2023-09-06). Fact Check: Warrick Dunn Is Part Owner Of The Atlanta Falcons And His Stake Is Up 500%. moguldom.com Many former professional athletes go broke after their high-money-making careers are over. But not former National Football League running back Warrick Dunn, an All-Pro player. He has managed to secure a substantial fortune through a strategic investment made after retiring from the NFL. Dunn, who was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the oldest of …
(2023-09-06). Boycott bill: Pro-Palestine groups not invited to give evidence to MPs. middleeasteye.net 
Boycott bill: Pro-Palestine groups not invited to give evidence to MPs | Committee scrutinising anti-BDS bill set to hear from Melanie Phillips and pro-Israel lobbyists, but not from supporters of Palestinian cause | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 13: 16 | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters let off smoke flares during a demonstration in support of the Palestinian cause in central London on 15 May 2021 (A…
(2023-09-06). Georgia Attorney General Brings RICO Indictments Against 61 Activists. itsgoingdown.org Report from the Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) on draconian RICO charges filed against activists by the Georgia Attorney General's office. To read a statement from the National Lawyer's Guild (NLG) on the indictments, go here. The Georgia Attorney General's Office filed RICO (racketeering-influenced and corrupt organizations) indictments against 61 individuals alleged to be part…
(2023-09-06). Weasel Words in Aviation: Protecting the Flying Kangaroo. counterpunch.org Ambrose Bierce, whose cynicism supplies a hygienic cold wash, suggested that politics was always a matter of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. It involved conducting public affairs for private advantage. How right he was. One way of justifying such an effort is through using such words as the "national interest" or "public interest"
(2023-09-06). Viral Video Sparks Suspension As PG County Officer Seen Entering Patrol Vehicle With Woman. newsone.com 
A PG county police officer has been suspended following a viral video depicting him entering the back seat of a police car with a woman.
(2023-09-06). To Build an Abolitionist Future, We Must Look to Indigenous Pasts. truthout.org The movement to abolish systems of policing and prisons is often discredited as an unfeasible, utopian notion that is not possible in the context of human "nature." We live in a violent society built from the violence of settler colonialism, slavery and patriarchy. The violence of this system and its origins make the violence of police and prisons seem necessary to many. When I talk about… |
(2023-09-06). Former Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Receives 22-Year Sentence for Capitol Attack. truthout.org Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, the former chair and leader of the Proud Boys, a far right, white nationalist organization, was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Tarrio was convicted in May of seditious conspiracy for his role in the attack, trying to keep former President Donald Trump in power beyond his single term… |
(2023-09-06). Strikes May Cost Warner Bros. 10 Times More Than Demands of WGA Would Have. truthout.org The entertainment studio Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) made a new regulatory filing on Tuesday, announcing that its expected 2023 earnings estimate will be lower than it had initially anticipated. The lowered revenues, according to the studio, are "predominantly due to the impact of the strikes" by members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation… |
(2023-09-06). Watchdog Files Lawsuit to Block Trump From Running for President Again. truthout.org A nonprofit, nonpartisan government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit, on behalf of six Colorado residents, alleging that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from holding future office — including the presidency, which he is currently pursuing — due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)… |
(2023-09-06). Report: Ukraine's Growing Assassination Program. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's domestic security service (SBU) has an elite ancillary known as the fifth counter-intelligence directorate, which has taken a central role in "counter-Russia operations" specializing in "wet work" or assassinations, according to a report in The Economist. The report discusses the killing of Yevhen Yunakov, the former mayor of Velykyi Burluk in the Khariv region, …
(2023-09-06). Akon Claims Every Black American Can Become A Millionaire By Investing In Africa: Here Are The Problems With The Claim. moguldom.com St. Louis-born entrepreneur and musician Akon, who has plans to build a $6 billion Wakanda-inspired city in Senegal and other African countries, wants African Americans to invest in the continent, claiming that doing so will make them millionaires. Akon's vision is to build Akon City as a safe space for Black Americans and others facing …
(2023-09-06). Blinken Speaks With Netanyahu, Abbas Amid Saudi Normalization Push. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken held separate phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas amid a US push to broker a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to the State Department, Blinken and Netanyahu discussed several issues, including Iran and …
(2023-09-06). Should People be Happy About the Biden Economy? counterpunch.org We constantly see reports in the media that people are unhappy about the economy and they blame President Biden. I, along with many liberal/left colleagues, have been telling people to shut up and enjoy the good times. Okay, that is not quite we have been saying, but we have been saying that the economy looks
(2023-09-06). US Hosting 'Open Secret' Military Exercises with Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Capitalist urbanization, climate change, and the need for sponge cities. mronline.org 
Under the capitalist model, urban planning lacks a holistic approach, leaving human well being and ecological needs as an afterthought, which will continue to have a degenerative effect on the environment and global climate.
(2023-09-06). The NDP has been co-opted by Western imperialism. mronline.org 
Since its founding, Canada's 'left-wing' party has broadly supported the U.S. empire.
(2023-09-06). France abaya ban: Muslim schoolgirl sent home for wearing kimono. middleeasteye.net 
France abaya ban: Muslim schoolgirl sent home for wearing kimono | Education minister says as many as 67 girls were sent home after refusing to take off loose-fitting robes | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 15: 41 | A woman holds a placard reading 'my veil is my freedom' during a protest in 2019 (AFP) | A Muslim girl in
(2023-09-06). Extreme heat: Workers wither as governments dither. peoplesworld.org 
This summer has been a hot one for labor as strikes and other worker actions have swept the country. At the same time, workers have been toiling in one of the hottest summers ever recorded due to the ongoing climate emergency. This has put millions at greater risk of heat-related illness and death. The 340,000 UPS workers, represented by …
(2023-09-06). Research sheds light on how breast cancer might develop after pregnancy. imperial.ac.uk
(2023-09-06). Imperial Lates launch new series of stimulating events. imperial.ac.uk Delve deeper into the latest science around food, space, reproduction and AI through through evenings of inspirational talks and hands-on workshops.
(2023-09-06). Apollo Therapeutics raises $226.5m to develop medicines based on uni research. imperial.ac.uk Company founded by the tech transfer offices of Imperial, Cambridge and UCL has raised major Series C funding to turn basic research into medicines.
(2023-09-06). £1.5m 'Quest for Cures' grant to tackle aggressive brain tumours. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial team engineering new techniques in cancer immunotherapy has been awarded £1.5m over five years.
(2023-09-06). Britain Secretly Helped Chile's Military Intelligence after Pinochet Coup. libya360.wordpress.com John McEvoy General Augusto Pinochet. (Photo: Greg Smith / Corbis via Getty) As the Pinochet regime rounded up and murdered its political opponents after the 1973 coup, a UK Foreign Office propaganda unit passed material to Chile's military intelligence and MI6 connived with a key orchestrator of the coup, newly declassified files show. Foreign Office…
(2023-09-06). Cuba and Africa: An Endearing Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com Tanalís Padilla Cuban and Angolan soldiers. courtesy: Gerardo Hernandez Last month, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visited Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. In the latter country he participated in the summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in the capacity that Cuba holds as president of the grouping of G-77…
(2023-09-06). Declasified: How US Deceived Russia Over NATO Enlargement. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Yeltsin kept schtum on the military bloc, and enlisted in the Partnership for Peace. Despite plans for NATO expansion already being well-laid by that point, and very much in motion, he remained silent about developments. On August 18th, the official Twitter account of NATO's Allied Command Transformation published a slick animated video, seeking to…
(2023-09-06). From Ukraine to the United Nations: Orlando Boronat's Operation against Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Kato Arkonada According to State Department sources, there is an operation underway against the Cuban Revolution executed by Orlando Gutierrez Boronat, an ultra-right-winger linked to the U.S. intelligence services and who has just recently traveled to Ukraine. The objective here is to complicate the G77+China summit to be held in Havana to be held in…
(2023-09-06). Libya's Attempt to Normalize Relations with the Zionist Entity is a Multilayered Treason. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli There are Arab governments going along with the U.S. push to normalize relations with Israel. But people throughout the region are adamantly opposed to such treachery, as the now suspended Foreign Minister of Libya discovered. Following the destruction of Libya by NATO in 2011, the country has had consecutive governments that were parachuted…
(2023-09-06). 'Our Major Interest is Copper': Britain Backed Pinochet's Bloody Coup in Chile. libya360.wordpress.com Mark Curtis The presidential palace in Chile was bombed by tanks and jets in October 1973. (Photo: Bettmann via Getty) When the Chilean military overthrew Salvador Allende's democratically elected government in September 1973, UK officials supported and worked with the new junta as it indulged in widespread atrocities, declassified files show. On 11 September 1973,…
(2023-09-06). Regionally Integrating the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Ethiopian president Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki in 2018 (Photo: G.M.A. Visafric) BAR Contributing Editor Ann Garrison spoke with Amanuel Biedemariam, author of The History of the USA in Eritrea, about regional integration in the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin among Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. ANN GARRISON: In the peace agreement…
(2023-09-06). Ukraine's Dystopian "State in a Smartphone" App is Taking the World by Storm — with America's Help. libya360.wordpress.com Stavroula Pabst [Photo credit: Unsplash] DIIA, Ukraine's state-in-a-smartphone app, has digitized and centralized 120 government services as part of Ukraine's wartime efforts to become the most "convenient" and "digital" country on earth. Despite the app's dystopian disposition and severe prospects for mass surveillance and function creep, similar versions, like Estonia's mRIIK and Poland's mObywatel, are being…
(2023-09-06). 'The Mecca': How Howard University Got Its Illustrious Nickname. newsone.com 
(2023-09-06). Greenhouse Gases, Global Sea Level and Ocean Temperature Broke Records in 2022. truthout.org Amid a summer of extreme heat across the Northern Hemisphere, an international report led by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revealed Wednesday that greenhouse gas concentrations, global sea level, and ocean heat content hit record highs last year. "This report is a truly international effort to more fully understand climate conditions around the globe and our capacity to… |
(2023-09-06). Australian Parliamentarians Head to Washington to Lobby for Julian Assange. orinocotribune.com Six members of the Australian parliament will land in Washington DC on September 20 armed with a bi-partisan agenda and the backing of an entire nation as they try to convince Congresspeople and US State and Justice Department officials that the American pursuit of Australian publisher Julian Assange is wrong and must be stopped. | The cross-party delegation will spend two days in the US capital arguing Assange's case ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's state visit to the White House at the end of October, where it is expected that Assange will be brought up (as well as Australia being used to t…
(2023-09-06). Flight attendants prepare to fight. workers.org 
Following the announcement that 99.47% of American Airlines (AA) flight attendants across the U.S. voted to authorize a strike if company officials fail to agree to a 35% wage increase, workers outside Philadelphia Airport's Terminal A West on Aug. 30, jumped up and yelled in unison, raising and waving their . . . |
(2023-09-06). Russian activist Boris Kagarlitsky among those arrested in latest wave of repression. peoplesworld.org 
Over 20,000 anti-war opponents have been subject to a wide range of reprisals by Russian authorities to silence all public dissent against the invasion of Ukraine. Amnesty International, which has been tracking the repression, compiled the figure in a recent report. Meanwhile, a team of experts convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human …
(2023-09-06). First Person Singular: An Internationalist 
in Chile Fifty Years Ago. progressive.org I still have the cassette recording I made of Salvador Allende's
…
(2023-09-06). Global Plastics Treaty Comes Closer to Reality With Release of First Draft. truthout.org In March 2022, 175 countries agreed to write a global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. Now, a year and a half later, they finally have a rough draft. The chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution on Monday released a "zero draft" of the global plastics treaty, laying out a long list of proposals and sub-proposals for how the world can stem the tide of… |
(2023-09-06). Last Three Months Were the Hottest on Record, Says EU Climate Agency. truthout.org Climate scientists across the world have been alarmed over the past three months by fast-spreading wildfires, prolonged and deadly heatwaves, and numerous shattered heat records across the northern hemisphere both in the oceans and on land — and data released Tuesday confirmed that the past three months have been the hottest summer on record, driven by humans' continued emission of heat-trapping… |
(2023-09-06). Activist Responds to RICO Charges Intensifying Criminalization of Stop Cop City. truthout.org Sixty-one people involved with the movement to Stop Cop City were indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges on Tuesday. Stop Cop City organizers with the movement have long warned that such charges might be forthcoming, as part of a stunning crusade by Georgia officials and law enforcement to crush the grassroots movement. On January 18, police raided a tree-sit protest… |
(2023-09-06). Blinken Announces $1 Billion More for Ukraine, Including Depleted Uranium. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Washington would send over $1 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. The funds include $275 million for the military, $300 million for the police, and over $200 million in humanitarian assistance. The arms package includes depleted uranium, known to have grave health and environmental consequences. The top American diplomat …
(2023-09-06). Poland Aims To Create Largest Army in Europe Within Two Years. news.antiwar.com Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Jaros≈Çaw Kaczy≈Ñski told a group of arms manufacturers that Warsaw will have Europe's strongest land force within two years through a series of weapons purchases. Warsaw believes increasing military spending to three percent of GDP and expanding its military to 300,000 personnel will make the Polish Army so powerful it cannot …
(2023-09-06). Romania: Potential Drones Parts Found Near Border Do Not Pose a Threat. news.antiwar.com Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar said that pieces of a drone could be found within his country's territory on Wednesday. Moscow recently targeted Ukraine's ports on the Danube River, a region that borders Romania. Tilvar explained, "I confirm that in this area, pieces that may be of a drone were found," adding they do not …
(2023-09-06). Western Sanctions on Russia Fracture G20 Ahead of Upcoming Summit. news.antiwar.com The Washington-led effort to remove Russia from the world economy is widening the division in the Group of 20 (G20), according to the AP. The outlet reports, "Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the …
(2023-09-06). The climate crisis will end when capitalism ends. mronline.org 
Humans have an infinite capacity for wishful thinking, but a revolutionary project is by definition a recognition that wishes are for fairy tales.
(2023-09-06). Un tribunal desestima el mapa racista de redistribución de distritos de los republicanos de Alabama. peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Otra victoria en un tribunal federal en la que los votantes negros impugnaron con éxito una reasignación del Congreso manipulada por una mayoría republicana blanca, esta vez en Alabama, muestra que la Ley de Derecho al Voto (VRA) todavía tiene cierta influencia. Pero el propio fallo del tribunal, en el Tribunal de Distrito de …
(2023-09-06). Israel: Former Mossad chief says his country is enforcing apartheid in the West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: Former Mossad chief says his country is enforcing apartheid in the West Bank | Tamir Pardo told the media that Israel's heavy restrictions on Palestinians amount to apartheid | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 15: 46 | Tamir Pardo was the director of Mossad from 2011-2016 (AFP) | The former head of
(2023-09-06). Jared Kushner's investment firm to acquire stake in Israeli company. middleeasteye.net 
Jared Kushner's investment firm to acquire stake in Israeli company | Affinity Partners, which is backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is making its first Israeli investment | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 20: 28 | Jared Kushner gestures as he attends the Future Investment Initiative conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on 25 October 2022 (AFP) | The private equity firm of Jared Kushner, son-in-law an…
(2023-09-06). Spain will defend 'strategic autonomy' after Saudi Arabia moves in on Telefonica. middleeasteye.net 
Spain will defend 'strategic autonomy' after Saudi Arabia moves in on Telefonica | Telecom giant has major presence in Latin America and ties to Spain's defence industry | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 21: 27 | The Telefonica logo is displayed in Barcelona, Spain, on 2 March 2022 (AFP) | Spain is scrutinising Saudi Telecom Company's (STC) bid to take a major stake in Telefonica, one of the country's largest compani…
(2023-09-06). Sudan: US sanctions brother of RSF chief Hemeti. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). Wagner: UK to declare Russian mercenary group a 'terrorist' organisation. middleeasteye.net 
Wagner: UK to declare Russian mercenary group a 'terrorist' organisation | Move to proscribe controversial outfit could grant the UK powers to seize assets and funds, as well as prosecute its members and supporters | Wed, 09/06/2023 – 12: 45 | Wagner mercenaries in Mali in January 2022 (French Army/AP) | The
(2023-09-06). We Must Reduce the American Role in the Middle East. counterpunch.org The U.S. preoccupation with the Middle East over the past six decades has been a costly endeavor with little benefit. The traditional twin pillars of U.S. policy in the region have been relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia. Relations with Israel have been complicated due to domestic pressures on U.S. administrations that prevent a forthright approach to dealing with Israel. As a result, the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in the 1960s was handled duplicitously by the administration of Lyndon Johnson. Relations with Saudi Arabia are dependent on U.S. energy requirements, and Saudi influence in the OPEC arena.
(2023-09-06). Egypt arrests religious influencer who sponsored paid 'proxy pilgrimage'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). RICO Charges Attempt to Paint Stop Cop City Movement as a Criminal "Conspiracy" truthout.org In what may be a historic test case for law enforcement's ability to cast a wide net and indiscriminately criminalize autonomous protest, 61 people allegedly associated with the "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, Georgia, have been indicted under Georgia's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law by the state's Republican attorney general after a local Democratic prosecutor… |
(2023-09-06). What the Supreme Court Got Wrong About Affirmative Action. progressive.org As an Asian American graduate of Harvard and a Constitutional law professor, I've been asked about my thoughts on the recent affirmative action case. I think the justices got race wrong in a fundamental way.
(2023-09-06). Gas Agreement Between Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago Moves Forward Despite US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 5, 2023 | Earlier today, Reuters Last January, a Treasury Department
(2023-09-06). How Opposition Primaries Set the Stage for Conflict. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Sep , 2023 | Different opposition actors that have joined the "electoral route" show through actions and words that their primaries are not a step in that direction but a faàßade to return to the practice of political violence in Venezuela. | One of them has been Antonio Ledezma, who last August
(2023-09-06). Sudan: Darfur atrocities turn isolated Nyala into a lifeless city. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). In the U.S., Investigative Journalists Are Blacklisted, Ostracized and Even Jailed; in New Zealand, They are Honored. covertactionmagazine.com Nicky Hager received major national award in New Zealand after having written a book exposing a secret spy base in New Zealand and exposing other state crimes Julian Assange has, thus far, spent years in a British prison, awaiting extradition to the U.S., where he faces charges under the Espionage Act, for which he could …
(2023-09-06). Bahrain: Hundreds of political prisoners enter fourth week of hunger strike. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). Exonerated! Wrongly Convicted Black Folks Whose Names Have Been Cleared. newsone.com 
Source: screenshot / Twitter | UPDATED: 8: 00 a.m. ET, Sept 6, 2023 | It's a tragic story told time and time again: But have you heard the one about the
(2023-09-06). Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died In 2023. newsone.com 
Source: Bill Pinkney / Twitter | UPDATED: 9: 30 a.m. ET., Sept. 6 | While death is an inevitable part of life, that fact doesn't make it any easier when it is reported that someone has died. | At NewsOne, we're using this space as both a celebration as well as a commemoration of the lives of notable Black people who left their indelible marks on the planet while they were here with us. | MORE: Bill Pinkney, the first Black Amer…
(2023-09-06). Friends of the Earth Responds to Interior's Announcements for Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. commondreams.org Today, the Biden Administration
(2023-09-06). Greenpeace USA Pushes Back—This is NOT a Democracy. commondreams.org In response to the 61 activists indicted on
(2023-09-06). Lawsuit filed to remove Trump from ballot in CO under 14th Amendment. commondreams.org Having disqualified himself from public office by violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, Donald Trump must be removed from the ballot, according to a lawsuit filed today by six Republican and unaffiliated Colorado voters including former state, federal and local officials, represented by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the firms Tierney Lawrence Stiles LLC, KBN Law, LLC and Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray LLC.Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, also known as the Disqualification Clause, bars any person from holding federal or state office who took an "oath…to support the…
(2023-09-06). White House Must Stop Dirty Drilling Everywhere. commondreams.org The Biden administration will reportedly announce that it is canceling oil and gas lease sales in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that were conducted during the Trump administration. In response, Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter issued the following statement: "The only way to meaningfully combat the climate crisis is by stopping new fossil fuel projects. The Biden administration is right to stop these egregious drilling plans — and they must apply the same standard to all other oil drilling and fracking operations in the country. President Biden campaigned on a pledge to…
(2023-09-06). Three Reasons: Something Sinister with the Big Push for Electric Vehicles (EVs). globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Syrian FM: Illegal Presence of US, Turkish Forces Will Eventually End. orinocotribune.com Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has stressed that US and Turkish illegal military presence in the Arab country will eventually end. | Speaking at a conference in Damascus on Monday, Mekdad said "Turkey knows that its withdrawal [from Syrian territories] is the sole way to restore ties between the two countries." | Turkey deployed forces in Syria in October 2019 in violation of the Arab country's territorial integrity. | Ankara-backed militants were deployed to northeastern Syria after Turkish military forces launched a long-threatened cross-border invasion in a declared attempt to push militants of the Kurd…
(2023-09-06). Dilemmas of Humanity conference concludes in Santiago. peoplesdispatch.org Movement leaders and intellectuals from across Latin America and the Caribbean met in Santiago, Chile, from September 2-4 for the Regional Dilemmas of Humanity Conference. The conference, organized by the regional social movement platform ALBA Movimientos and the International Peoples' Assembly (IPA), sought to provoke debate and discussion about building socialism and finding solutions to address the major crises generated by capitalism. | Peoples Dispatch was on the ground to bring you everything you need to know about the Santiago Dilemma's Conference on regarding building socialism in the region and what it w…
(2023-09-06). Letter from London: Symphony of a Lost and Found City. counterpunch.org 'Dark Day For Drivers,' declared Rupert Murdoch's Sun newspaper. This was after last week's unpopular expansion of London's ultra-low-emission zone, otherwise known as ULEZ. Otherwise known as unpopular attempt at saving children's lungs. This is now the largest pollution-charging scheme in the world. 'What a grotesque fraud the entire ULEZ and EV movement really is,'
(2023-09-06). Abolition and the Nuclear Age. counterpunch.org Speakers Ray Acheson of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, is the author of Abolishing State Violence: A World Beyond Bombs, Borders, and Cages (Haymarket Books). Joshua Frank is an editor at CounterPunch, and author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America (Haymarket Books). Janene Yazzie (Diné),
(2023-09-06). 'White Backlash': America's History Of Silencing Elected Black Officials. newsone.com 
Source: Prince Williams / Getty | Some Republican lawmakers in Georgia are targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Black Democrat representing a majority Black district, for removal from office. | These efforts come in the midst of Willis' investigation and prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others for their alleged conspiracy to overturn results of the state's 2020 presidential election. | Before a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and his co-defendants, Georgia Republican lawmakers pushed through legislation to set up a Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, whi…
(2023-09-06). "Climate Breakdown Has Begun" UN Announces After Record Summer. progressivehub.net AL JAZEERA…
(2023-09-06). Two Years Later, Did The U.S. Learn Anything In Afghanistan? progressivehub.net ANATOL LIEVEN | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2023-09-06). Palestine: Women Stripped and Attacked by Israeli Soldiers, Resistance Factions Vow Revenge. orinocotribune.com 
According to an investigation conducted by the Israeli human rights group, B'Tselem, and reports by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli soldiers forced five Palestinian women to undress, while attacking them using army dogs. | Palestinian reactions continued following the abuse of five Palestinian women from the city of Al-Khalil, Hebron by Israeli soldiers. | The calls for revenge followed an investigation conducted by the Israeli rights group, B'Tselem, and reports by Israeli newspaper Haaretz. | Terrifying testimonies of 5 Palestinian women about their exposure of brutal abuse after being forced by Israeli sold…
(2023-09-06). Biden Has Been on Vacation for 40% of His Presidency. orinocotribune.com "Violent crime is on the rise. Inflation is crushing American workers… Meanwhile, Joe Biden is filmed on the beach," criticized Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. | Joe Biden is the US president who has taken the most vacations while in office in the history of the United States, the New York Post reported, citing data from the Republican National Committee. | As of August 27, Biden had spent all or part of 382 days of his presidency o…
(2023-09-06). Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality. aclu.org 
All students have a right to an equal education, but students of color — particularly Black and Brown students and students with disabilities, have historically been marginalized and criminalized by the public school system. The ACLU has been working to challenge unconstitutional disciplinary policies in schools, combat classroom censorship efforts that disproportionately impact marginalized students, and support race conscious admission policies to increase access to higher education. | Let's break down why education equity is critical to the fight for systemic equality. |
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(2023-09-06). Thousands in Burkina Faso mobilize to support Niger: "No borders drawn by France can separate us!" youtube.com 
(2023-09-06). Organizing upsurge wins pro-union NLRB ruling. workers.org 
In a headline-grabbing move on Aug. 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling hailed by some labor lawyers and union organizers as a potential game-changer. The "Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC and International Brotherhood of Teamsters" decision takes place in today's climate of rampant and ubiquitous corporate . . . |
(2023-09-06). Turkey and France Are Unfriendly Neighbors in the Mediterranean Region. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Bank of China Opens Branch in Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Bank of China (BOC) opened its branch in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh to expand its financial service network in the Arab country. | RELATED: | "The establishment of the branch, serving as a conduit for trade and investment between China and Saudi Arabia, reflects a tangible commitment to advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," BOC President Liu Jin said. | The Bank of China is…
(2023-09-06). Climate Change Imperils US Farmworkers. telesurenglish.net U.S. agricultural workers, who have long been vulnerable to heat effects, are facing increased health risks as global climate warms. | RELATED: | The summer of 2023 has broken records for heat in many regions across the United States. Heat-related fatalities have far outnumbered other weather-related deaths, and this is especially true for farmworkers who toil away for hours outdoors. | The latest heat-related death was reported last month in Fresno, California, w…
(2023-09-06). Drc: Eac Leaders Extend Mandate of Regional Force by 3 Months. telesurenglish.net The communique stated that the leaders had collectively agreed to extend the mandate of the regional force in the DRC, which will expire on Sept. 8, by additional three months to Dec 8. | The communique stated that the leaders had collectively agreed to extend the mandate of the regional force in the DRC, which will expire on Sept. 8, by additional three months to Dec 8.
(2023-09-06). Guatemala: Bernardo Arevalo is Accredited as Elected President. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) presented Bernardo Arevalo with his credentials as president-elect of Guatemala and Karin Herrera as vice president-elect. | RELATED: | "The magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal have become a bulwark to prevent attempts to assault the electoral authority from other State powers," Arevalo said. | The electoral authorities assured that their work will continue until…
(2023-09-06). Haiti Seals River Water Passage, Dominican Govt Closes Border. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Dominican government ordered the closing of the border with Haiti through Dajabón. | Related: | According to Homero Figueroa, spokesman of the Dominican Republic Presidency, Haitian citizens are sealing the passage of water from the Masacre River, complying with the demand of the Dominican government. | In a publication on his social networks, Figueroa said that this act comes as a result of the border cl…
(2023-09-06). Islamist Party Leaders Arrested by Tunisian Security. telesurenglish.net The report was released a few hours after the arrest of Mondher Ounissi, the party's interim head, and the release of Hamadi Jebali, the party's former secretary-general and former prime minister | The official news agency Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported that Security agents arrested 63-year-old Harouni, also Tunisia's former transport minister, without mentioning the reasons.
(2023-09-06). S. Sudan: Humanitarian Agencies to Reduce Aid, Funding Gaps. telesurenglish.net "We have worked closely with the government of South Sudan to ensure we are reaching communities most in need of assistance. The simple fact is that there are not enough resources available to the humanitarian community to meet the needs in South Sudan," Walker said. | More than 300 million dollars is also urgently needed to provide the most vital support to people fleeing the Sudan crisis into South Sudan.
(2023-09-06). Sao Paulo Biennial Exhibits Art Committed to Decolonization. telesurenglish.net Manuel Borja-Villel, the former director of the Queen Sofia Museum in Madrid, is one of the curators of the 35th Sao Paulo Biennial, a cultural event that brings together hundreds of artists from around the world who seek to make a difference and shape a decolonized world. | RELATED: | "The decolonizing movement in art is unstoppable and implies changes in the way of working. In general, institutions are hierarchical. Here we have tried to reve…
(2023-09-06). The 26th ASEAN-China Summit is Held in Jakarta. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off the 26th ASEAN-China Summit in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. | RELATED: | ASEAN Secretary Kao Kim Hourn led the Asian bloc delegation at the meeting which reviewed the progress and prospects of ASEAN-China cooperation. | Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that in the past 10 years, China and the ASEAN have succeeded in blazing a correct path of long-t…
(2023-09-06). US Military Hegemony Backfires: XI Report. telesurenglish.net By launching wars and invading other countries, the U.S. military hegemony has brought disasters to the world while also causing serious damage to the United States itself. | RELATED: | The report, titled "Origins, Facts and Perils of U.S. Military Hegemony," was released by Xinhua Institute. It outlines the formation of the U.S. military hegemony, summarizes the means Washington adopted to maintain it, and delves into its peril…
(2023-09-06). USA Imposed Sanctions on Hemedtí ¥S Brother. telesurenglish.net Washington: imposing sanctions on the second commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), shows its commitment to holding accountable those responsible for massive and widespread human rights violations in Sudan. | The designation freezes any property or interests Dagalo has in the United States and prohibits those in the United States from engaging in transactions with them.
(2023-09-06). Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Meets Rousseff in BRICS Bank in China. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez held a meeting with Dilma Rousseff, the president of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), in Shanghai. | RELATED: | The Bolivarian leader was received by Rousseff, who has held the position of president of this financial institution since March, and Alejandro Texeira, the main advisor for Financial Affairs. | "On behalf of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, we reiterate t…
(2023-09-06). We Will Recover the Ecuadorians' Well-Being: VP Candidate Arauz. telesurenglish.net During an interview broadcast by teleSUR on Tuesday, Andres Arauz, the vice-presidential candidate of the binomial headed by Luisa Gonzalez, explained the proposal for the transformation of Ecuador championed by the Citizen Revolution party. | RELATED: | Taking stock of the results of the presidential and legislative elections, Arauz began by explaining that the Citizen Revolution has recovered its presence at the national level. | "We hav…
(2023-09-06). Dossier no. 68: The coup against the Third World: Chile, 1973. mronline.org 
The relationship between Chile, the curtailment of its socialist reforms, and the ongoing processes in other countries in the region and in the Global South more generally have been systematically erased in Chile, from official historiography and media narratives alike.
(2023-09-06). Armenia, U.S. Forces to Hold Joint Drills Amid Moscow Tensions. themoscowtimes.com The Kremlin responded by saying the announcement "raises concerns" and vowed to "thoroughly analyze" the exercises.
(2023-09-06). FSB Says Busted Arms Smuggling Ring in Mass Raids. themoscowtimes.com Between June and July, Russian law enforcement officials seized thousands of firearms and artillery shells in sting operations across 53 regions.
(2023-09-06). Moscow Metro Passengers Detained for Harassing Muslim Woman, Lawyer Says. themoscowtimes.com Video of the conflict surfaced last week, showing a young man demanding that the woman take off her niqab and "wear normal clothes."
(2023-09-06). Putin's Daughter Publishes in Western Academic Journals Amid Ukraine Invasion. themoscowtimes.com Three of the articles co-authored by Maria Vorontsova were published after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and one in early February 2022.
(2023-09-06). Russia Announces 'Tactical' Withdrawal From Ukraine's Robotyne. themoscowtimes.com A Kremlin-installed official in occupied southern Ukraine claimed that abandoning the village would benefit Russian forces.
(2023-09-06). Russia Detains 4 Men for Donating to Navalny's 'Extremist' Orgs. themoscowtimes.com Law enforcement officers carried out searches in connection with financing Navalny's groups in the Russian cities of Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow and Krasnoyarsk.
(2023-09-06). Russia Steps Up Support for Sagging Ruble. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Central Bank said that between Sept. 14 and 22 it would sell 21.4 billion rubles ($218.5 million) worth of foreign currency each day.
(2023-09-06). Russia to Finalize Route for Gas Pipeline to China. themoscowtimes.com Moscow plans to start building the pipeline next year, but the schedule for its completion remains unclear.
(2023-09-06). Russian Defense Ministry Removes Sacked General's Bio From Website. themoscowtimes.com But Gen. Surovikin's video address urging Wagner fighters to stand down during their June march toward Moscow remains accessible.
(2023-09-06). Russia's Ruling Party Downplays War in Sweeping Regional Election Push. themoscowtimes.com As the country remains mired in its war on Ukraine, the United Russia party is seeking to convince voters that life is going on as normal.
(2023-09-06). Drone Manufacturer Makes Bank on Ukraine War. news.antiwar.com While big name firms like Lockheed and Raytheon knock down the most money and get the most attention for supporting US military adventurism, new wars buoy smaller companies, especially those which find themselves on the leading edge of the latest killing technologies. Such is the case with Aerovironment — a 52-year-old firm that's become the …
(2023-09-06). Another ruling class attack on the environment: this time, wetlands. liberationnews.org 
More than 50% of U.S. wetlands have been destroyed since colonization began. Why does this matter?
(2023-09-06). Hundreds Set to Launch Hunger Strike Inside Stewart Detention Center. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-06). Over 60 People Indicted on RICO Charges in Atlanta, Allegedly Promoting 'Anarchist Ideas'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-06). Unwanted Kisses: Spain and the Future of Feminism. counterpunch.org Feminism is the most crucial democratizing power in the world today. The first time I heard this statement made by the still Minister for Equality in Spain, Irene Montero (Podemos), I did not believe it fully applied to an advanced European democracy. But I was to be woken up by reality only a few months
(2023-09-06). 'Fired On His Day Off': Enrique Tarrio Gets 22 Years For Plotting Jan. 6 Riot He Didn't Attend. newsone.com 
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
(2023-09-06). Florida's Racist Congressional Map Rejected By Federal Judge As Gov. DeSantis' Bad Run Continues. newsone.com 
Source: Sanghwan Kim / Getty | It has been a rough week for Republican legislators who seek to perform systemic racism through congressional map redistricting while, at the same time, denying the existence of systemic racism. | On Tuesday, a panel of federal judges
(2023-09-06). Nation's Oldest, Largest Latino Civil Rights Group Issues FL Emergency Plan. truthout.org The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has issued an emergency preparedness plan to confront the threat posed by Florida's SB 1718, an anti-immigrant law which no longer recognizes driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states and criminalizes the transportation of undocumented workers across state lines into Florida. "LULAC is ready to help our immigrant… |
(2023-09-07). 22 Years of Drone Warfare and No End in Sight. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-07). How 9/11 Bred a "War on Terror" from Hell. indybay.org America's Response to 9/11 in the Lens of History…
(2023-09-06). Mass protests against French troops intensify in Niger as the deadline for their withdrawal approaches. mronline.org 
France refuses to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reiterates its threat of supporting military invasion by ECOWAS, while the regional bloc itself is "determined to bend backwards to accommodate diplomatic efforts".
(2023-09-06). 22 Years of Drone Warfare and No End in Sight. counterpunch.org "I no longer love blue skies. In fact, I now prefer gray skies. The drones do not fly when the skies are gray." That's what a young Pakistani boy named Zubair told members of Congress at a hearing on drones in October 2013. That hearing was during the Obama years at a time when the government had barely even
(2023-09-06). British Museum Facing Renewed Calls to Return Cultural Relics. telesurenglish.net As the British Museum struggles to pick up the pieces amid the festering theft scandal, there have been renewed calls for the institution to return items it took from other countries. | RELATED: | The British Museum in mid-August dismissed a staff member after items from its collection, including gold jewellery and gems of semiprecious stones dating from as far back as the 15th century B.C., were found to be miss…
(2023-09-06). Ethiopia: Amhara genocide and the threat of civil war. nationofchange.org If peace, social harmony and democracy are to be established, long-term constitutional reform is needed, ethnic federalism abandoned and fair and open parliamentary elections held.
(2023-09-07). Bernie Sanders champions '32-hour work week with no loss in pay'. mronline.org 
"Needless to say, changes that benefit the working class of our country are not going to be easily handed over by the corporate elite. They have to be fought for—and won."
(2023-09-06). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations With Saudi Arabia. progressive.org Rather than assisting people afflicted by droughts, impoverishment, and intensifying wars, the United States is acting in its own perceived self-interests and entertaining Saudi demands for even more military power.
(2023-09-07). Transparency International's Covert Agenda: A Pawn in Western Intelligence's Game. mintpressnews.com On July 24, it was revealed that Transparency International's New Zealand wing had enlisted the specialist advice of some of the country's biggest, most notorious lobbying firms on improving ethical standards in the political and corporate lobbying industry. A local businessman, who'd independently offered to assist TINZ in cleaning up the sector, blew the whistle. …
(2023-09-07). French working class rallies in solidarity with trade unionist facing prosecution. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, September 6, workers' unions and radical groups in France demonstrated in front of the Gendarmerie office at Montmorency in northern Paris to protest the state persecution of SeÃÅbastien Menesplier, the leader of the National Federation of Mines and Energy, which is affiliated to the General Confederation of Labor (CGT). Menesplier was summoned by …
(2023-09-07). G20: What's in it for the Global South? peoplesdispatch.org Dr Biswajit Dhar is former professor of economics at JNU's Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, and has worked in numerous capacities in and outside government as a trade and economic analyst. In this interview, he tells NewsClick what to expect from the forthcoming G20 summit being held in Delhi, India, over 8 and 9 …
(2023-09-07). Health activists reveal Big Pharma's COVID-19 vaccine heist in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org In August this year, a coalition of civil society organizations in South Africa, which includes the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) and the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM), achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the discussion surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. This milestone was reached after the Pretoria High Court issued an order instructing the Department of Health to …
(2023-09-07). When the Torturer Is the Savior: Can BRICS Help Us Escape the West's Hegemony and Contradictions? orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud & Ramana Rubeo — Sep 5, 2023 | At the zenith of the mass Though some observers later
(2023-09-07). Undue Nuclear Influence: Is It Lobbying or Bribery? counterpunch.org For example, even billionaire Bill Gates asked for and got what was effectively a "matching grant" from Congress for his company, TerraPower, to cover the at least $4 billion cost of his proposed Natrium molten salt fast reactor. The US government has agreed to provide Gates with $1.9 billion for the Natrium, $1.5 billion of which will come out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $2.5 billion for advanced nuclear reactors.
(2023-09-07). McCarthyism, from Oppenheimer to Today. counterpunch.org I recently viewed the new Oppenheimer movie and was struck by the horrifying McCarthyism based on unfounded accusations and inuendo that destroyed Dr. Oppenheimer's reputation. This severely undermined his efforts after World War II to stop the H-bomb and start nuclear arms control regimes to prevent nuclear war. From 1978-1981, I was the chief executive
(2023-09-07). Eastern European NATO Countries Fear Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-07). Biden hails sellout dockworkers' and UPS agreements ahead of autoworkers' contract expiration. wsws.org In order to continue the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine in 2023 and beyond without labor disruptions, the Biden administration, working with the critical labor bureaucracies, has blocked strikes in major industries while enforcing agreements that further impoverish workers.
(2023-09-07). Ukraine's 'Biggest Arms Supplier' Orchestrated 2014 Maidan Massacre, Witnesses Say. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-07). Egads!!! Blinken and Many Western Pundits Still Chugging the Ukraine Kool Aid. sonar21.com 
If you thought the horrendous Ukrainian casualties and Ukraine's failure to penetrate the first line of the Surovikin defense after more than three months of combat would finally penetrate the…
(2023-09-07). Ukraine war: Killed and injured reaches 500,000. truepublica.org.uk The total number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began 18 months ago is nearing 500,000, U.S. officials said, a staggering toll as Russia assaults its next-door neighbour and tries to seize more territory. The officials cautioned that casualty figures remained difficult to estimate because Moscow is believed …
(2023-09-07). The Brexit effect: how leaving the EU hit the UK. truepublica.org.uk The UK's disastrous "mini" Budget can trace its origins back to Britain's decision to leave the European Union. The economic costs of Brexit were masked by the Covid-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine. But six years after the UK voted to leave, the effect has become clear. In this film, senior FT writers and …
(2023-09-07). A Conversation About Ukraine with Dima. sonar21.com Dima and I have a regular weekly chat. I've been remiss in not posting the links. This is from last Friday. Worth your while.
(2023-09-07). The US military recruitment crisis and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org The US war machine is confronting a worsening recruitment crisis as it escalates its war against Russia in Ukraine and prepares for war against China.
(2023-09-07). Amid debacle of Ukrainian offensive, US demands the bloodbath continue. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the debacle of Ukraine's summer offensive, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Ukraine Monday to reaffirm US involvement in the Ukraine war "for as long as it takes."
(2023-09-07). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-07). Erdogan Stresses Need of Switching to National Currencies in Trade With Russia. orinocotribune.com The Turkish and Russian presidents met in Sochi where they also agreed on sending free grain shipments to African nations in need. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 4 September told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the two nations need to move forward with using national currencies for bilateral trade. | "I believe that the fact that the heads of our central banks will meet here today is important from the point of view of a step towards the transition to national currencies in bilateral relations between us," the Turkish president stated during a meeting with Putin in the city of Sochi. | Fo…
(2023-09-07). LEAKED: CIA Front Preparing Color Revolution In Indonesia. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News Documents passed anonymously to MintPress News reveal the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a notorious CIA front, is laying the foundations for a color revolution in Indonesia. In February 2024, citizens will elect their President, Vice President, and both legislative chambers. Current maverick leader Joko Widodo, widely beloved by Indonesians, is …
(2023-09-07). Four Palestinian prisoners continue hunger strikes for liberation. samidoun.net Four Palestinian prisoners are continuing their hunger strikes for freedom against administrative detention and arbitrary imprisonment: Kayed Fasfous, Sultan Khallouf, Abdel-Rahman Baraqa and Maher al-Akhras. Fasfous and Khallouf have now been on hunger strike for 35 days, while Baraqa has been on strike for 28 days and al-Akhras for 15 days. Fasfous, Khallouf and Baraqa …
(2023-09-07). Labor needs to step up support for Palestine, meeting hears. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Socialists slam Queensland Labor for locking up children indefinitely. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Coalition of Independent Unions Takes to the Streets in Portland for 'Trans Day of Solidarity'. itsgoingdown.org Rank-n-file members of the Coalition of Independent Unions, made up largely of unions representing fast-food and services workers, several part of the anti-capitalist labor union, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), took to the streets of Portland, Oregon on Saturday, in support of a day in solidarity with trans workers. On Facebook, the goal…
(2023-09-07). Cleveland: A message to the community — "No new jail!" workers.org Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition before marching in the Cleveland Labor Day parade, Sept. 4, 2023. Cleveland The Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition was warmly received by participants and onlookers at Cleveland's Labor Day parade Sept. 4, as it promoted its efforts to stop construction of a new county jail. With principal . . . |
(2023-09-07). The Raw-Dealed Actor/Teacher Show. counterpunch.org The Wall Street Journal now realizes that income inequality can be a source of social problems. No, its famously pro-proprietor commentators haven't signed up for union cards. In fact, two different editorials in the August 28 opinion pages come not to praise labor organizing but to bury it, whether it's South American schoolteachers who benefit
(2023-09-07). Will Lehman replies to Biden's Department of Labor in ongoing lawsuit to demand rerun of UAW election. wsws.org The filing takes apart the ridiculous claims by the DOL that Lehman should have filed his complaint–which centered on the fact that the historically low turnout was the product of deliberate voter suppression by the UAW bureaucracy–before the election results were known.
(2023-09-07). For an active boycott of Australian Labor's Voice referendum! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party urges workers and youth to reject both the Yes and the No cases presented by the ruling political establishment and calls for an active boycott campaign to oppose the referendum itself.
(2023-09-07). WGA co-chair Chris Keyser's Labor Day message: The union apparatus prepares to sell out writers' strike. wsws.org Keyser represents a certain social type, affluent, well-connected in the industry, intimately tied to the Democratic Party, that dominates the WGA and SAG-AFTRA leaderships.
(2023-09-07). Australian Labor government's workplace reforms will enshrine insecure jobs and low pay. wsws.org The purpose of the legislation is not to reverse the growth of exploitative gig-economy and sham-contracting arrangements, but to legitimise them, establishing a Labor- and union-sanctioned cut-rate workforce.
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Labor on the Move: Prospects and Challenges. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-09-07). Shut The Robo Taxis Down! SF Labor Day Rally At Cruise Office Over Death Of Pedestrian. indybay.org
(2023-09-07). New report reveals reversal in global antipoverty progress. ecns.cn A new report points out that the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and economic slowdown has led to a reversal in the global antipoverty progress achieved in the past years, affecting countries and regions worldwide.
(2023-09-07). Death toll mounts at Fulton County Jail. workers.org Inside notorious Fulton County jail Atlanta In the last five weeks, five inmates have died while being held at the massive Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Since September 2022, 16 people have died while being detained there. Built in 1989 in advance of the 1996 Olympic Games — to house . . . |
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: Grannies Stand with Workers! Starbucks Palo Alto. indybay.org Starbucks | 2000 El Camino Real (x-street Stanford Ave) | Palo Alto 94306…
(2023-09-07). New Zealand senior doctors hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The first-ever national strike by thousands of senior doctors and dentists in the public hospitals, while limited by the union, is a sign of ongoing ferment among the health workers.
(2023-09-07). México Decriminalizes Abortion in Historic Ruling. orinocotribune.com México's Supreme Court of Justice recently decriminalized abortion throughout the state, in a historic ruling that is another step in the fight for reproductive rights. | According to the AP news agency, the Court's justices unanimously approved this Wednesday, September 6, an injunction that nullifies the section of the Federal Criminal Code that criminalized abortion in the country. | As a fundamental part of this ruling, federal public health institutions, such as the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), are obliged to offer the…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: El Cerrito: Solidarity Action Day with Starbucks Workers Unionizing. indybay.org Starbucks | 3090 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: Oakland: Solidarity Action Day w/ Starbucks Workers Unionizing. indybay.org Lakeshore Starbucks | 3347 Lakeshore Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610 | United States…
(2023-09-07). Thursday 9/14: El Cerrito: Solidarity Action Day w/ Starbucks Workers Unionizing. indybay.org Starbucks | 3090 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito, CA, 94530…
(2023-09-07). What voters really think of this government. truepublica.org.uk Fully 84% of Britons say the government seems tired of governing. This includes 49% who see it as "very tired". It won't surprise anyone, but 90% of Labour voters also think so. But what does surprise is that almost eight in ten Conservative voters see the government as tired (78%). Source: YouGov…
(2023-09-07). Think The Birmingham Bankruptcy Is Bad — Then This Is Worse. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: As every mainstream media outlet has reported, Birmingham city council, the second-largest city in the UK, effectively declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday. The Independent reported that — "The Labour-run council might have to shut libraries, lessen the frequency of bin collections or raise council tax after it issued a section 114 notice …
(2023-09-07). Prigozhin's three strikes—Khodorkovsky business, Berozovsky politics, the last Africa trip. mronline.org On March 5, in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), there was a fire-bombing of a French—owned brewery which destroyed 50,000 bottles of beer.
(2023-09-07). Criminalising Activism: Woodside, Protest and Climate Change. counterpunch.org On August 1, protesters against the Burrup Hub expansion in Western Australia, a project of one of Australia's most ruthless fossil fuel companies, took to the Perth home of its CEO, Meg O'Neill. The CEO of Woodside was not impressed. In fact, she seemed rather distressed. "It doesn't matter if you're a member of the
(2023-09-07). Prioritizing Human Rights in Relations with Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org
(2023-09-07). Transparency International's Covert Agenda: A Pawn in Western Intelligence's Game. mintpressnews.com Founded by World Bank apparatchiks in 1993, Transparency International has relentlessly exposed public sector corruption in the Global South while leaving government-enabled criminality in rich nations unexamined.
(2023-09-07). 22 Years of Drone Warfare and No End in Sight. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-07). UK highlights service-sector strength at fair. ecns.cn With the United Kingdom being the guest of honor for the China International Fair for Trade in Services, government officials and business leaders have hailed the prospects of China-UK cooperation in the services sector.
(2023-09-07). 2023 CIFTIS: Driving economic recovery and maintaining commitment to openness. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has garnered considerable attention and expanded its international reach, signaling positive developments in the Chinese economy.
(2023-09-07). China retains its appeal for foreign firms. ecns.cn China's wide appeal for multinational corporations will continue due to its robust domestic market and its unwavering dedication to opening up its economy, despite a globally subdued investment sentiment, said analysts and heads of foreign chambers of commerce in China.
(2023-09-07). CIFTIS sees large number of deals, shares opportunities. ecns.cn The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has further highlighted its role as a vital platform for enterprises across the world, to strengthen cooperation and seek further development opportunities.
(2023-09-07). China launches Yaogan-33 03 satellite. ecns.cn China launched the Yaogan-33 03 satellite atop a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 2: 14 a.m. Beijing Time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). China launches another remote sensing satellite Yaogan-33 03. ecns.cn A Long March-4C carrier rocket carrying Yaogan-33 03 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China at 2: 14 a.m. Beijing Time, Sept. 6, 2023…
(2023-09-07). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-07). Chinese demand for new houses in August increases by 6.1 percent month-on-month: report. ecns.cn A new report released by online real estate data providers shows that the overall demand for new houses in 65 key cities in China increased by 6.1 percent in August compared to the previous month.
(2023-09-07). China's commercial rocket launches 4 satellites from sea for first time. ecns.cn The rocket maker Galactic Energy said it was the first sea-based mission of the CERES-1 series. It also marks the first Chinese private company to complete a liftoff from the sea.
(2023-09-07). Heavy rainfall wrecks havoc in SE China's Fuzhou. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall continued to affect Fuzhou after typhoon Haikui wrecked havoc in the city.
(2023-09-07). New energy vehicles attract visitors at 2023 Smart China Exp. ecns.cn The 2023 Smart China Expo (SCE 2023) at the Chongqing International Expo Center will run through Sept. 6.
(2023-09-07). Typhoon Haikui hits China, leaves widespread destruction. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui swept through southeast China on Tuesday, unleashing heavy rain and violent gusts of wind that whipped power lines, damaged roads, caused mudslides and uprooted trees.
(2023-09-07). 2 rescuers killed as Typhoon Haikui hits Fujian. ecns.cn Two people have been confirmed dead and another remains missing after a typhoon-triggered flood hit parts of Fuzhou City in China's Fujian Province on Tuesday.
(2023-09-07). Glasses-free 3D screens wow audiences at Smart China Expo. ecns.cn A Mini LED curved screen caught people's eyes at the 2023 Smart China Expo which kicked off on Monday in southwest China's Chongqing. A lifelike phoenix and a tiger displayed on the screen enabled audiences to view 3D content without the aids of any 3D glasses.
(2023-09-07). Rainbow arches over Hukou Waterfall of Yellow river. ecns.cn A rainbow recently appeared over the renowned Hukou Waterfall in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, attracting many tourists. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-07). Flood victims rescued after Typhoon Haikui hits China's Fujian. ecns.cn Large-scale search and rescue operations have been underway in China's Fujian Province after Typhoon Haikui struck and caused widespread flooding across the region.
(2023-09-07). Selected Articles: "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca By For the entirety of the 20 year US occupation, Afghanistan was the primary source for 90% …
(2023-09-07). Campaign continues to halt Binybara/Lee Point defence housing project. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Chris Minns says no to drug decriminalisation while ACT takes a bold health approach. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Criminalising activism: Woodside, protests and climate change. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Farmers discuss protecting prime crop land from coal seam gas mining. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Monash NTEU calls for pay rises, secure jobs. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). NTEU at RMIT votes to continue industrial action. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Protests continue against Japan's dumping of radioactive water. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Qld gov't referred to UN Committee Against Torture for suspending human rights law. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Rising Tide national speaking tour gathers new support. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Scrap the GST and the Stage 3 tax cuts. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). Uriel Barrera (1930-2023): A life of revolutionary struggle and solidarity. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). WA gov't, police go after climate protesters. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-07). 'Clear as the full Moon': The revolution will not be defeated. mronline.org Who doesn't remember when Chávez announced on national television that Maduro should be the candidate to succeed him in case he died? It was December 8, 2012, and this was the first time he talked about dying, at least in public, and the first time we wondered if our revolutionary process could really continue without him.
(2023-09-07). Bernie Sanders champions '32-hour work week with no loss in pay'. mronline.org "Needless to say, changes that benefit the working class of our country are not going to be easily handed over by the corporate elite. They have to be fought for—and won."
(2023-09-07). Imperialism and the new Cold War. mronline.org War and Lenin in the 21st century, part 4…
(2023-09-07). Georgia Attorney General brings RICO indictments against 61 activists. mronline.org 
The Georgia Attorney General's Office filed RICO (racketeering-influenced and corrupt organizations) indictments against 61 individuals alleged to be part of the Stop Cop City Movement.
(2023-09-07). "Old and Young Unite: No MVP": Pipeline Fighters Further Delay Work At Bradshaw Creek Crossing. itsgoingdown.org Report from Appalachians Against Pipelines on recent action against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP). Early this morning, two pipeline fighters locked themselves to equipment on a Mountain Valley Pipeline worksite in eastern Montgomery County, VA. They were extracted and arrested by 11: 30 AM, with bail set at $2,000 and $3,000. Nearby, a rally of over…
(2023-09-07). Demand jumping for Xinjiang's snowmelt trout. ecns.cn Mutton and sweet fruit ordinarily steal the culinary spotlight in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. But they will soon have to share the stage with an unlikely contender in the inland region — aquatic food.
(2023-09-07). Findings shed light on capital's impressive past. ecns.cn The Lize Financial Business District in southwestern Beijing is home to numerous glass-walled high-rises, which stand as proud sentinels keeping watch over this new landmark in the Chinese capital.
(2023-09-07). British Museum facing renewed calls to return cultural relics. ecns.cn As the British Museum struggles to pick up the pieces amid the festering theft scandal, there have been renewed calls for the institution to return items it took from other countries.
(2023-09-07). Tourism market shows summer recovery signs. ecns.cn With summer drawing to a close, the tourism market has shown a surprisingly good performance with both domestic and outbound travel growing.
(2023-09-07). The American Masculinity Crisis. levernews.com
(2023-09-07). Claudia Sheinbaum will be MORENA's candidate for Mexican Presidential election. peoplesdispatch.org Claudia Sheinbaum, the former Head of government of Mexico City, will seek to carry forward the legacy of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and continue the Fourth Transformation of the country…
(2023-09-07). Proud Boys Leader Was 'Prolific' Government Informant And Still Got 22-Year Sentence. moguldom.com Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, former leader of the right-wing extremist group Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection. Tarrio was found guilty in May of seditious conspiracy related to the events of Jan. 6th, along with several other members of the Proud Boys. Prosecutors …
(2023-09-07). Top 4 worries of the UK population. truepublica.org.uk In August 2023, according to Statista — 65 per cent of British people thought that the economy was the top issue facing the country. This compares with 40 per cent who think that public health or the functionality of the NHS is the next biggest issue facing the country. Statista may have forgotten that the …
(2023-09-07). Could the UK's 200,000+ pandemic deaths have been avoided? truepublica.org.uk For six weeks, lawyers grilled politicians on how prepared the UK was for a pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
(2023-09-07). Safe and secure? Or stressed and scared? counterpunch.org "Why don't you just report it to the town council, with a photo of that cluttered yard," I suggest to a neighbor complaining of piles of junk abandoned on an incomplete construction site beside her house. "Oh, I wouldn't do that", she swiftly counters; "They might be angry at me." I regularly encounter this kind
(2023-09-07). The Virus We Should Really be Concerned About is the Neoliberal Virus. dissidentvoice.org psychosis (noun) UK /sa…™Ààk…ô ä.s…™s/ US /sa…™Ààko ä.s…™s/ "Any of a number of the more severe mental illnesses that make someone believe things that are not real" — Cambridge Dictionary As the United States continues to reach untold depths of barbarism and depravity it is important to understand the role played by the neoliberal virus in catapulting …
(2023-09-07). Chile: The Aussie Connection: An Interview with Clinton Fernandes. counterpunch.org Clinton Fernandes is Professor of International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales. He has published on the relationship between science, diplomacy and international law, intelligence operations in foreign policy, the political and regulatory implications of new technology and Australia's external relations more generally. His research in the Future Operations Research Group
(2023-09-07). A Disputational Dialogical Path to an [Im]possible Democratic Environmentalism. counterpunch.org We find tremendous antagonism born of each group's disdain for the other, a passionate dismissal that even could be our major obstacle to advancing. That is, each group experiences a certain type of enjoyment in their self-righteousness and their contempt, an enjoyment that Freud called the death drive. Its repression is what causes destructive individual symptoms in psychotherapy patients, and it is also what causes destructive symptoms in social groups. For opposing environmental groups to remain in such respective silos might be comforting in some ways, but the repression of that comfort, its not being seen bu…
(2023-09-07). Smart Ass Cripple: How SSI Keeps People Poor. progressive.org Current rules for SSI recipients make it difficult to get financial help from friends and family.
(2023-09-07). Brazil has become a guinea pig for the global effort to censor information. expose-news.com Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes has censored a shocking number of high-profile people in a surprisingly short period of time. Not just on social media but he is also freezing bank accounts …
(2023-09-07). The History of Silencing Black Lawmakers in the US. counterpunch.org Some Republican lawmakers in Georgia are targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Black Democrat representing a majority Black district, for removal from office. These efforts come in the midst of Willis' investigation and prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others for their alleged conspiracy to overturn results of the state's 2020
(2023-09-07). Which Nation Has Taxed the Rich the Most? counterpunch.org Eight decades ago, at a pivotal turning point in American history, our nation's richest faced a 94 percent federal tax rate on their income over $200,000, the equivalent of about $3.5 million today. At that point, near the end of World War II, only one other nation — the UK — taxed its rich at a steeper rate. The wealthiest Brits ended the war facing a 97.5 percent tax on their top-bracket income.
(2023-09-07). UAW president backtracks on autoworker demands one week before Big Three contract expirations. wsws.org In an interview with Associated Press, UAW President Shawn Fein said, "when you go into bargaining, you don't always get everything you demand," all but admitting that a sellout agreement is being prepared between the union apparatus and the auto corporations.
(2023-09-07). Report to G20 summit glosses over problems in global financial system. wsws.org The Financial Stability Board has warned that the global economic recovery is losing strength and the effects of rising interest rates are increasingly being felt.
(2023-09-07). Sri Lankan government declares "security operation to wipe out underworld" wsws.org Confronting rising mass opposition to its severe austerity measures, the real target of the government's "anti-organised crime" operations are the working class and the poor.
(2023-09-07). Impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins. wsws.org Paxton has been a leading supporter of Donald Trump's campaign to overturn the 2020 election, as well as a host of other reactionary measures.
(2023-09-07). Chevron Lobbies Against Washington's Sanctions on PDVSA. orinocotribune.com According to This information was released in a report this Monday, September 4, as part of the effort to pressure Brussels and Washington t…
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/23: Mark Levy-Songs of Political Satire & Struggle/Celebrate San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. Seventh Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 10/8: Occupy SF – 10 Years On. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Geary Blvd…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 11/5: UUSF Forum: 350 Bay Area – Equitable Policies to Reduce Carbon Emissions. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Franklin or via Zoom: | zoom.us/j/97140437863?pwd=Y010MjNjbjB0bVBQWFFyRS9QMGFuUT09 | Meeting ID: 971 4043 7863. Passcode: 666316…
(2023-09-07). Murder, Corruption, Fraud and Felons at LAVC Exposed in 2020. indybay.org In 2020, a Twitter account @Laccdw published a thread exposing just how bad things were at Los Angeles Valley College. It was shut-down two weeks before the LACCD Board of Trustees Election.
(2023-09-07). Part 2: Walgreens Redecorated; Banko Forever. indybay.org Protected by the Frisco fog, we hit another 3 Walgreens locations as humble acts of vengeance for Banko Brown, paying homage to the spirit reanimated through our collective refusal to let him be erased.
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Belonging, the walking tour. indybay.org we meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Evolving IRELAND, What is New? Horst Bansner, speaker. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street/Corner Geary Blvd.
(2023-09-07). Tuesday 9/5: Reading Circle: The Planetary Crisis & the Crucial Role of a Revolutionary Party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall 747 Polk St. (near Ellis St.), San Francisco. | Seven blocks from Civic Center BART, on or new Muni bus lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Or register to attend via zoom: bit.ly/ReadingCircleRegistration…
(2023-09-07). 2023 Intenational Underground Railroad Month: 1854 Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar. indybay.org Discover the 1854 Gold Mining District of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar as we featured this 2023 International Underground Railroad Month…
(2023-09-07). Bvlbancha Radio is Live on Traditional Houma Land. indybay.org Radio Bvlbancha! Seven years after Standing Rock we are back in the community on the ground, setting up and sustaining community lead radio! Community begins with communication. Being prepared for climate chaos is essential for the survival of our peoples and Earth. I'm so thankful to be here on the traditional lands of the Houma Nation in beautiful New Orleans! Back to the grass-roots where it matters and where it starts. Human rights include communication systems!
(2023-09-07). Contact with Police May Be Detrimental to Your Health & Well-Being. indybay.org Calling the police can frequently do more harm than good, and other options should be considered whenever possible. The emotional impacts of violence and repression can be serious and it is important that we are aware of those impacts and work together to deal with them. Looking after ourselves and our friends or affinity groups does not end when the action ends!
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/17: An Evening of Poetry for the Mahsa Amini Uprising & the Heroic Political Prisoners in Iran. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2023-09-07). Climate catastrophe and 'freedom of consumption'. indybay.org It is not five to twelve, but five past twelve, as philosopher Slavoj Žižek writes. The fact that climate change is a fact (the details may well be debated) and poses a serious threat to humanity is something that the last fool should have realized by now.1 It is also clear that the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases must be radically and rapidly reduced.
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Rally to Protect Juristac! indybay.org McEntee Plaza | 70 W Hedding St | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Militarized Policing: AB 481 and the Role of Community. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2023-09-07). Wednesday 9/6: Land, Food, and Civilization: a Civic Center walking tour. indybay.org we meet on the Market Street side of the black obelisk near the fountain in United Nations Plaza. | I'll be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap and be standing by my bike.
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Unbelievable: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 9/10: Local Color: Write Now! SF Bay Book Party. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Meeting Rooms A and B | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2023-09-07). Wednesday 11/8: 25th Anniversary San Francisco Trans Film Festival. indybay.org Roxie Theater and Online…
(2023-09-07). Saturday 10/14: Harvest Festival. indybay.org The Farm, UC Santa Cruz…
(2023-09-07). Society of the self-righteous and Reactivating Love. indybay.org Love does not want to be owned. It does not allow itself to be put in chains or locked up in a museum. Love does not belong to anyone. It is there for everyone. The more we give it, the greater it becomes. We don't have to do anything but open the door to it. Our own resistance alone can keep love out.
(2023-09-07). Compassion knows no borders: Chinese nurses awarded Florence Nightingale Medal. ecns.cn Seven Chinese nurses were presented the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international award given to a nurse, at the 49th Florence Nightingale Award ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2023-09-07). What impresses foreign diplomats at 2023 CIFTIS. ecns.cn
(2023-09-07). Chinese president meets Red Cross president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric Egger in Beijing on Tuesday. Xi spoke highly of the international humanitarian work carried out by the ICRC over the past 160 years since its founding and hailed its important contributions to world peace and progress.
(2023-09-07). Exigen justicia para firmantes de paz asesinados en Colombia. telesurtv.net Entre las actividades, también se realizó un plantón frente a la Fiscalía General para exigir a este ente que no queden impunes los asesinatos de firmantes de paz y líderes sociales.
(2023-09-07). Alrededor de 20 civiles mueren en enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net En dicho territorio se manifiesta un repunte de los combates durante las últimas dos semanas lo que ha provocado decenas de víctimas civiles y el desplazamiento de cientos de personas.
(2023-09-07). Juez de EE.UU. ordena a Texas retirar boyas antimigrantes. telesurtv.net El Gobierno mexicano reconoció la decisión que emitió por la Corte Federal para el Distrito Oeste en EE.UU. para ordenar la retirada de una barrera de boyas colocadas en el río Bravo.
(2023-09-07). Inundaciones en sureste de Europa dejan 11 muertos. telesurtv.net En Grecia, dos personas murieron y todavía se busca a una que está desaparecida, luego que su vehículo fuera arrastrado por un torrente.
(2023-09-07). Presidente mexicano se reunirá con líderes de Chile y Colombia. telesurtv.net El mandatario abordará posibles cambios a la política para combatir el narcotráfico en Colombia, mientras que en Chile participará en el 50 aniversario luctuoso del presidente chileno Salvador Allende (1970-1973).
(2023-09-07). Argentina retira insignias otorgadas a Augusto Pinochet. telesurtv.net A través del Decreto 455, que será publicado este jueves en el Boletín Oficial, se le cancela a Pinochet, fallecido en 2006, y a sus derechohabientes el derecho a usar las insignias referidas.
(2023-09-07). EE.UU. concederá a Ucrania ayuda de más de mil millones de dólares. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce cuando el líder ruso, Vladímir Putin, calificó como un "fracaso" la contraofensiva ucraniana, que ha estado en curso durante tres meses hasta el día de hoy.
(2023-09-07). Más de 342.000 venezolanos regresan por el Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano seguirá respaldando, de forma humanitaria y gratuita, a todos los connacionales que deseen volver a su vida en Venezuela.
(2023-09-07). Claudia Sheinbaum es electa candidata presidencial por el partido Morena en México. telesurtv.net El presidente del Consejo Nacional de Morena, Alfonso Durazo, leyó los resultados de las cinco encuestas que definieron la candidatura.
(2023-09-07). TSE convoca a elecciones generales del 2024 en El Salvador. telesurtv.net En la convocatoria a elecciones que marca el inicio del evento electoral permitirá que el 7 de septiembre inicie el proceso de inscripción de candidaturas.
(2023-09-07). Denuncian nueva masacre en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Ascienden a 64 las masacres ocurridas en lo que va del 2023 en Colombia, de acuerdo con los datos de Indepaz.
(2023-09-07). Rusia y Türkiye acuerdan suministro de un millón de toneladas de granos. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia afirmó que es necesario evaluar temas como la logística, finanzas, rutas, destinos y cantidad.
(2023-09-07). Suman 37 los muertos en Brasil por ciclón extratropical. telesurtv.net El gobernador de esa región, Eduardo Leite añadió en rueda de prensa que lamentablemente el número de fallecidos debe ir en aumento en las próximas horas.
(2023-09-07). Suman 37 los muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de esa región, Eduardo Leite añadió en rueda de prensa que lamentablemente el número de fallecidos debe ir en aumento en las próximas horas.
(2023-09-07). Tormenta tropical Lee se convierte en huracán categoría 1. telesurtv.net El ente agregó además que se producirá un fortalecimiento continuo del sistema.
(2023-09-07). Parlamento de Chad exige retirada de tropas francesas. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, los asambleístas expresaron su rechazo ante la posición injerencista francesa.
(2023-09-07). Israel asesina a un niño palestino de 17 años en Jericó. telesurtv.net Israel se hizo con el control de Cisjordania ocupada en 1967, durante la Guerra de los Seis Días, y desde entonces mantiene una larga ocupación militar y colonización sobre este territorio.
(2023-09-07). OMS registra aumento de muertes y hospitalizaciones por Covid-19. telesurtv.net La OMS teme por las consecuencias de la enfermedad durante el invierno e instó a una mayor vigilancia y vacunación.
(2023-09-07). Suprema Corte de México despenaliza el aborto a nivel federal. telesurtv.net En una decisión histórica, la Suprema Corte de México avaló la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo a nivel nacional.
(2023-09-07). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela visita banco de los Brics en China. telesurtv.net Rodríguez y Rousseff se reunieron para fortalecer e impulsar la cooperación económica.
(2023-09-07). Militar colombiano se declarará culpable del magnicidio de Mà∂ise. telesurtv.net El colombiano, quien es considerado líder del complot para matar a Moïse, fue arrestado en Haití y extraditado a EE.UU., donde se declaró no culpable del crimen en 2022.
(2023-09-07). Presidenta de Perú juramenta a nuevos ministros. telesurtv.net Algunas de las nuevas asignaciones ministeriales corresponden a las carteras de Justicia y Derechos Humanos, Educación, Trabajo, Desarrollo Agrario y Riego.
(2023-09-07). Cumbre Africana sobre el Clima culmina en Kenia. telesurtv.net El pacto pide "reducción de emisiones" y solicita desarrollar políticas para "atraer inversiones locales, globales y regionales".
(2023-09-07). Huracán Jova alcanza la categoría 2 en el Pacífico mexicano. telesurtv.net Jova presentaba vientos máximos sostenidos de 165 kilómetros por hora (km/h) y rachas de 205 km/h.
(2023-09-07). Ascienden a 28 los muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net La Defensa Civil comunicó que, del total de decesos, 27 fueron contabilizados en el estado de Rio Grande do Sul.
(2023-09-07). Jugadora española denuncia a presidente de Federación ante fiscalía. telesurtv.net Según fuentes judiciales, Hermoso presentó denuncia ante Fiscalía General para "proteger la privacidad de la víctima".
(2023-09-07). Colombia designa delegados al monitoreo del cese al fuego con el ELN. telesurtv.net La Instancia Nacional es liderada por el general de infantería de Marina, Rafael Olaya Quintero.
(2023-09-07). Huracán Jova alcanza máxima categoría en el océano Pacífico mexicano. telesurtv.net Jova es el décimo ciclón con nombre de esta temporada en el Pacífico, de ellos, el más dañino ha sido Hilary.
(2023-09-07). Supremo de Brasil califica error histórico la prisión de Lula. telesurtv.net La corte calificó el fallo contra el ahora mandatario como "uno de los mayores errores judiciales en la historia del país".
(2023-09-07). Gobierno de Chile presenta agenda legislativa de DD.HH. telesurtv.net Se presentó a propósito de las cinco décadas del golpe de Estado del general Augusto Pinochet contra el presidente socialista Salvador Allende.
(2023-09-07). Exigen a Occidente normalizar exportaciones agrícolas de Rusia. telesurtv.net Cancillería rusa ratifica disposición a reactivar Acuerdo del Mar Negro si se levantan las medidas restrictivas unilaterales impuestas por Occidente a Moscú.
(2023-09-07). Publican lista de los 30 futbolistas nominados al Balón de Oro. telesurtv.net Como es costumbre hace más de 15 años, el listado lo encabeza el capitán de la Argentina campeona del mundo Lionel Messi.
(2023-09-06). The Human Cost of Mounting Ukrainian Casualties. sonar21.com 
BBC correspondent, Quentin Sommerville, provides a heart rending and devastating report on the scope and scale of Ukraine's war casualties. The Western media has tried to ignore this video and,…
(2023-09-06). Protests mount against Macron's refusal to withdraw French troops from Niger. wsws.org After tens of thousands of workers and youth protested this weekend in Niger's capital, Niamey, thousands have encircled the NATO military base in Niamey.
(2023-09-06). Ex-leader of Proud Boys and "prolific" FBI informant sentenced to 22 years in prison for role in January 6 coup. wsws.org Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the fascistic militia group and protégé of Trump political crony Roger Stone, was previously convicted of six felonies related to the failed coup, including seditious conspiracy.
(2023-09-06). Subservience to Washington Does Not a Superpower Make. sonar21.com 
BY MICHAL KRUPA Voices of reason about the current war in Ukraine and Warsaw's fundamental policy towards the conflict are still a rare thing in Poland these days. Dissidents who…
(2023-09-06). Xi: Humanitarian cause unites us. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Tuesday the importance of humanitarianism in uniting different civilizations, saying that China is willing to work closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross to make significant contributions to promoting peace and progress for humanity.
(2023-09-06). Waves Of Strikes Rippling Across The US Seem Big. popularresistance.org More than 323,000 workers — including nurses, actors, screenwriters, hotel cleaners and restaurant servers — walked off their jobs during the first eight months of 2023. Hundreds of thousands of the employees of delivery giant UPS would have gone on strike, too, had they not reached a last-minute agreement. And nearly 150,000 autoworkers may go on a strike of historic proportions in mid-September if the United Autoworkers Union and General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — the company that includes Chrysler — don't agree on a new contract soon. | This crescendo of labor actions follows a relat…
(2023-09-06). Over 60 People Indicted on RICO Charges in Atlanta, Allegedly Promoting 'Anarchist Ideas'. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-06). Cuba and Africa: An Endearing Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com Tanalís Padilla Cuban and Angolan soldiers. courtesy: Gerardo Hernandez Last month, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visited Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. In the latter country he participated in the summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in the capacity that Cuba holds as president of the grouping of G-77…
(2023-09-06). Argentina is ready to cooperate with Ethiopia in framework of BRICS. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Argentina is ready to cooperate with Ethiopia and seize the new opportunities that the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have opened to both countries, Argentine Ambassador Gustavo Teodoro Grippo said, quoted by local press on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). The Havana Reporter /No 9 SEP 5, 2023. plenglish.com The September edition of THR proposes information on Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel's recent visit to African countries and his participation, on behalf of the G77 and China, in the BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. National topics on bankarization as a need of the economy; preparations for the holding of the G77 and China …
(2023-09-06). Selected Articles: Is the Almighty US Dollar About to Take a Fall? globalresearch.ca 
By The BRICS banking model, based as it is on a multipolar world with multiple currencies and lending arrangements, has offered an alternative to …
(2023-09-06). Can BRICS Help Us Escape The West's Hegemony And Contradictions? popularresistance.org At the zenith of the mass protests in Egypt on January 25, 2011, Twitter, Facebook and other Western-based social media platforms appeared to be the most essential tools for the Egyptian Revolution. | Though some observers later contested the use of the terms 'Twitter Revolution' or 'Social Media Revolution,' one cannot deny the centrality of these platforms in the discussion around the events that attempted to redefine the power structures of Egypt. | It was hardly a surprise that, on January 26, the Egyptian regime decided to block access to social media in a desperate attempt to prevent the spread of the prote…
(2023-09-06). Russia Eyes Collaboration with India in Quantum Tech. infobrics.org Russia will first present a detailed proposal to India for possible collaboration at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit next year…
(2023-09-06). Russia, Brazil on Course to Boost Mutual Trade: Official. infobrics.org Brazil is looking forward to scaling up its trade with Russia, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said in an interview with Russian media…
(2023-09-06). West to discuss how to improve broken ties with Africa at G20 Summit. infobrics.org It is unlikely that the EU will woo Africa away from Russia and China given that neither country has a colonial history on the continent.
(2023-09-06). Anti-Russian paranoia turns against Estonian prime minister. infobrics.org Kaja Kallas is pressured to resign after her husband's business with Russia were exposed in media.
(2023-09-06). BRICS: Navigating Between Big Hopes and Small Steps. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc of developing nations convened in Johannesburg under the theme of "BRICS and Africa." As this group, constituting a quarter of the global economy, contemplates its potential transformation into a geopolitical force against the West and its progress toward de-dollarizing its internal trade, the anticipated decision regarding expansion emerged from the summit…
(2023-09-06). US hosting 'open secret' military exercises with Taiwan. infobrics.org The drills were held in Michigan, involving approximately 7000 soldiers from both sides. Although most Americans taking part in the exercise were members of the Michigan National Guard, some were unnamed units under the direct command of the Pentagon. This indicates that the troops in question must have been special forces used in various covert operations.
(2023-09-06). New route facilitates biz ties for BRICS. ecns.cn A cargo vessel departed from a container terminal of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to Brazil on Monday, marking the first regular direct shipping route from the South China port to eastern South America.
(2023-09-06). Abolition and the Nuclear Age. counterpunch.org Speakers Ray Acheson of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, is the author of Abolishing State Violence: A World Beyond Bombs, Borders, and Cages (Haymarket Books). Joshua Frank is an editor at CounterPunch, and author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America (Haymarket Books). Janene Yazzie (Diné),
(2023-09-06). "Alarming": Biden to Supply Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine Despite Contamination Risks. democracynow.org The Biden administration is expected to send armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine as part of the latest military aid package, even though the weapons are radioactive and their use causes contamination that is hazardous to human health. It's the latest escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia that nonproliferation activists warn could possibly lead to a nuclear confrontation. The United Kingdom already provided Ukraine with depleted uranium munitions earlier this year, one of which sparked contamination fears when it was reportedly destroyed by Russian forces over the weeke…
(2023-09-06). South Korea: Mass protests continue against Fukushima nuclear waste dumping. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Peter Boyle spoke to Denise Yoon, a key organiser of the South Korean protests against the dumping of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean — which began on August 25.
(2023-09-06). Latest US Military Package to Ukraine Includes Radioactive Weapons. truthout.org The Biden administration is expected to send armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine as part of the latest military aid package, even though the weapons are radioactive and their use causes contamination that is hazardous to human health. It's the latest escalation in the war between Ukraine and Russia that nonproliferation activists warn could possibly lead to a nuclear… |
(2023-09-06). Declasified: How US Deceived Russia Over NATO Enlargement. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Yeltsin kept schtum on the military bloc, and enlisted in the Partnership for Peace. Despite plans for NATO expansion already being well-laid by that point, and very much in motion, he remained silent about developments. On August 18th, the official Twitter account of NATO's Allied Command Transformation published a slick animated video, seeking to…
(2023-09-06). Libya's Attempt to Normalize Relations with the Zionist Entity is a Multilayered Treason. libya360.wordpress.com Essam Elkorghli There are Arab governments going along with the U.S. push to normalize relations with Israel. But people throughout the region are adamantly opposed to such treachery, as the now suspended Foreign Minister of Libya discovered. Following the destruction of Libya by NATO in 2011, the country has had consecutive governments that were parachuted…
(2023-09-06). Audio interview: Palestinian prisoners' movement declares plans for hunger strike to resist repression. samidoun.net On Tuesday, 5 September, Charlotte Kates, international coordinator of Samidoun, spoke with Salaamedia, based in South Africa, about the current situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli occupation jails. Specifically, the Palestinian prisoners' movement has called for a collective open hunger strike launching on Thursday, 14 September against the latest attacks on prisoners' living conditions by …
(2023-09-06). The Myth of NATO as a Defensive Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Court orders arrest of Colombia's former Congress president. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of former Senator Arturo Char, a member of the powerful Char Clan from Barranquilla, on election fraud charges. The high court also requested international…
(2023-09-06). Mass protests against French troops intensify in Niger as the deadline for their withdrawal approaches. mronline.org France refuses to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reiterates its threat of supporting military invasion by ECOWAS, while the regional bloc itself is "determined to bend backwards to accommodate diplomatic efforts".
(2023-09-06). Wildfires and the Threat to Earth's Biodiversity. socialistproject.ca 
In early August 2023, a succession of wildfires ignited within the state of Hawaii, primarily affecting the island of Maui. It is
(2023-09-06). Blinken Announces $1 Billion More for Ukraine, Including Depleted Uranium. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Washington would send over $1 billion in additional aid to Ukraine. The funds include $275 million for the military, $300 million for the police, and over $200 million in humanitarian assistance. The arms package includes depleted uranium, known to have grave health and environmental consequences. The top American diplomat …
(2023-09-06). UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? indybay.org UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? | Thursday, 19 October, 2023, 18: 00 — 20: 00 (UK Time) | Are we already in World War III? | Can a Roadmap for Peace Change Culture of War to Culture of Peace | Chair — Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalists Association | Speakers: | Alfred de Zayas, Lawyer, Writer, Historian and an Expert in the Field of Human Rights and International Law (Switzerland) | Medea Benjamin, Political Activist, Co-Founder of CodePink, Author, War in Ukraine (USA) | Tony Robinson, Editor, Pressenza — An International News Agency and Author…
(2023-09-06). Report: Ukraine's Growing Assassination Program. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's domestic security service (SBU) has an elite ancillary known as the fifth counter-intelligence directorate, which has taken a central role in "counter-Russia operations" specializing in "wet work" or assassinations, according to a report in The Economist. The report discusses the killing of Yevhen Yunakov, the former mayor of Velykyi Burluk in the Khariv region, …
(2023-09-06). From Ukraine to the United Nations: Orlando Boronat's Operation against Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Kato Arkonada According to State Department sources, there is an operation underway against the Cuban Revolution executed by Orlando Gutierrez Boronat, an ultra-right-winger linked to the U.S. intelligence services and who has just recently traveled to Ukraine. The objective here is to complicate the G77+China summit to be held in Havana to be held in…
(2023-09-06). Ukraine's Dystopian "State in a Smartphone" App is Taking the World by Storm — with America's Help. libya360.wordpress.com Stavroula Pabst [Photo credit: Unsplash] DIIA, Ukraine's state-in-a-smartphone app, has digitized and centralized 120 government services as part of Ukraine's wartime efforts to become the most "convenient" and "digital" country on earth. Despite the app's dystopian disposition and severe prospects for mass surveillance and function creep, similar versions, like Estonia's mRIIK and Poland's mObywatel, are being…
(2023-09-06). Romania: Potential Drones Parts Found Near Border Do Not Pose a Threat. news.antiwar.com Romanian Defense Minister Angel Tilvar said that pieces of a drone could be found within his country's territory on Wednesday. Moscow recently targeted Ukraine's ports on the Danube River, a region that borders Romania. Tilvar explained, "I confirm that in this area, pieces that may be of a drone were found," adding they do not …
(2023-09-06). Drone Manufacturer Makes Bank on Ukraine War. news.antiwar.com While big name firms like Lockheed and Raytheon knock down the most money and get the most attention for supporting US military adventurism, new wars buoy smaller companies, especially those which find themselves on the leading edge of the latest killing technologies. Such is the case with Aerovironment — a 52-year-old firm that's become the …
(2023-09-06). Watchdog: Cluster Bomb Deaths in Ukraine Are Highest in the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Headlines for September 6, 2023. democracynow.org Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy, Blinken Visits Kyiv to Unveil New $1 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Meadows, Eastman & Clark Plead Not Guilty in Georgia Election Case, Special Counsel Jack Smith Warns Trump's Remarks May Be Prejudicing Jury Pool in D.C., Trial Begins for Trump's Former Trade Adviser Peter Navarro, 61 Cop City Activists Face RICO Charges in Atlanta for Protests Against Police Facility, U.N. Head Warns "Climate Breakdown Has Begun", Brazil: 21 Die After Cyclone Triggers Floods & Landslides, Seven Killed Afte…
(2023-09-06). Is CIA director Bill Burns a Biden yes-man, a Putin apologist or a peacemaker? nationofchange.org The insight on Russia that he provided to his government during many years as a diplomat and then ambassador at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will answer some critical questions regarding his current role in the Biden administration.
(2023-09-06). Western Sanctions on Russia Fracture G20 Ahead of Upcoming Summit. news.antiwar.com The Washington-led effort to remove Russia from the world economy is widening the division in the Group of 20 (G20), according to the AP. The outlet reports, "Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing growing skepticism from some leading rich and developing nations as the residual impact of sanctions against Russia is deepening divisions among the …
(2023-09-06). Russian grain exports may surmount last year's figure. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Russia in the current 2023-2024 agricultural season can beat the record for grain exports reached the previous year, said the president of the Russian Grain Union, Arkady Zlochevski.
(2023-09-06). Sergey Lavrov arrives in Jakarta to attend East Asia Summit. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, arrived in Jakarta to attend the East Asia Summit, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reported.
(2023-09-06). North Korea-Russia-China Alliance: Is US Aggression in Asia Backfiring? youtube.com 
On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday 9/7 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, tune in to discuss Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, will be traveling to Russia later this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the countries seek to further develop their relations in response to the new US-Japan-South Korea trilateral alliance. Brian Becker, …
(2023-09-06). "Russia needs Turkey, Turkey needs Russia."The Putin-Erdogan "Geopolitical Swing" in Sochi? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). G20: Last Waltz In A World Torn Apart. popularresistance.org India's Modi government is not perplexed by the decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping not to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9-10. Its intuitive cognition helps to be stoical. | India's high-calibre diplomats would have divined some time ago that an event conceived in the world of yesterday, before the new cold war came roaring in, wouldn't have the same scale and significance today. | Yet, Delhi must feel disappointed, as the compulsions of Putin or Xi Jinping have nothing to do with their countries' relations with India.
(2023-09-06). Video: Is the European Union a "Colony of America"? Enforcing an "Economic Iron Curtain" with Russia: Michel Chossudovsky and James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). History: Worsening Relations in the German Empire. In the Wake of the Franco-Prussian War (1871). globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Biden Has Been on Vacation for 40% of His Presidency. orinocotribune.com "Violent crime is on the rise. Inflation is crushing American workers… Meanwhile, Joe Biden is filmed on the beach," criticized Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. | Joe Biden is the US president who has taken the most vacations while in office in the history of the United States, the New York Post reported, citing data from the Republican National Committee. | As of August 27, Biden had spent all or part of 382 days of his presidency o…
(2023-09-06). The Next Crisis Is Anyone's Guess, But the Government Is Ready to Lockdown the Nation. dissidentvoice.org The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary. — H.L. Mencken, In Defence of Women, 1918 First came 9/11, which the government used to transform itself into a police state. Then the COVID-19 …
(2023-09-06). Developing: A bad month for Resistance media just got much worse. thealtworld.com 
Hekmat Aboukhater- Mint Press News suspended on TikTok, The Grayzone's fundraising campaign frozen by GoFundme, and now The Cradle's Facebook page is unpublished. Independent journalism is losing a war and few people seem to notice. | Truly Independent media sites have unfortunately become few and far in between, and in an age where media is dominated by corporate, state-sponsored, or pretend independent media like
(2023-09-06). What the Supreme Court Got Wrong About Affirmative Action. progressive.org As an Asian American graduate of Harvard and a Constitutional law professor, I've been asked about my thoughts on the recent affirmative action case. I think the justices got race wrong in a fundamental way.
(2023-09-06). Cuba will enhance ties with its emigrants, Díaz-Canel said. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will continue to strengthen ties with its nationals abroad, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said today, recalling the so-called Dialogue of '78, promoted by the historic leader, Fidel Castro.
(2023-09-06). It's Time For Cities To Extend And Expand Sanctuary. popularresistance.org Ellis Island was once the border of New York City, a gated drawbridge for millions of immigrants to what would become their new homeland. But today, when New York's border is at the Rio Grande, that checkpoint is beyond its control. From the perspective of necessity, prudence and even justice, cities must expand their policies of welcome to match their extended borders. | Months have passed since Mayor Eric Adams declared that there was "no more room at the inn" for asylum seekers arriving in the city. Invoking, perhaps inadvertently, a Biblical metaphor, the mayor suggested that New York City's shelter system wa…
(2023-09-06). Nation's Oldest, Largest Latino Civil Rights Group Issues FL Emergency Plan. truthout.org The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has issued an emergency preparedness plan to confront the threat posed by Florida's SB 1718, an anti-immigrant law which no longer recognizes driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants from other states and criminalizes the transportation of undocumented workers across state lines into Florida. "LULAC is ready to help our immigrant… |
(2023-09-06). Egypt reaffirms support for Palestine and refugee agency. plenglish.com Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement noted that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he received its commissioner, Philippe Lazzarini. | During the meeting, Shoukry affirmed Cairo's full support for that agency, which is facing severe funding problems due to a fall in international donations. | The head of Egyptian diplomacy stressed the need to revive the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians and preserve the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including establishing an inde…
(2023-09-06). Unlocking The Black Box Of In-Custody Deaths. popularresistance.org Arrest and incarceration are uniquely dangerous experiences, regardless of where they take place. People die every day in law enforcement custody. In jails, prisons, and immigration detention centers. On sidewalks, city streets, and in their homes. From violence, neglect, and suicide. Despite the frequency of in-custody deaths, their exact scope remains unknown and data is often intentionally obfuscated by the refusal of states to comply with federally mandated reporting requirements. | More than two decades ago, Congress passed the Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA), requiring states to report the number of p…
(2023-09-06). One Day for Labor Day Is Not Enough. counterpunch.org The state of labor this year is so fraught, so weighted with issues and problems, that a single day of homage and reflection doesn't seem enough. It's as if a year or more is needed to engage the issues, challenges, and possibilities facing American workers today. Consider the following: Some 37.9 million Americans, about 11.6 percent
(2023-09-06). Extreme heat: Workers wither as government dithers. peoplesworld.org This summer has been a hot one for labor as strikes and other worker actions have swept the country. At the same time, workers have been toiling in one of the hottest summers ever recorded due to the ongoing climate emergency. This has put millions at greater risk of heat-related illness and death. The 340,000 UPS workers, represented by …
(2023-09-06). Workers win: NLRB says if bosses interfere in election, workplace automatically goes union. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—If you file a card-check majority for union recognition at your workplace, and the boss turns you down and demands an election instead—and then flagrantly and often breaks labor law on the way to the vote—guess what? The National Labor Relations Board now says you win your union automatically. That's because the bosses' labor law-breaking—formally …
(2023-09-06). Organizing upsurge wins pro-union NLRB ruling. workers.org In a headline-grabbing move on Aug. 25, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling hailed by some labor lawyers and union organizers as a potential game-changer. The "Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC and International Brotherhood of Teamsters" decision takes place in today's climate of rampant and ubiquitous corporate . . . |
(2023-09-06). How Can the Labor Movement Keep up the Momentum? soundcloud.com On today's episode Walter Smolarek and Prof. Richard Wolff mark Labor Day with a discussion on how workers are fighting back with intensity not seen in many years. From UPS to academic workers to writers and actors, major labor struggles have been erupting nationwide in a revolt against mounting inequality and corporate greed. And the …
(2023-09-06). Strikes May Cost Warner Bros. 10 Times More Than Demands of WGA Would Have. truthout.org The entertainment studio Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) made a new regulatory filing on Tuesday, announcing that its expected 2023 earnings estimate will be lower than it had initially anticipated. The lowered revenues, according to the studio, are "predominantly due to the impact of the strikes" by members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation… |
(2023-09-06). Ethiopia: Amhara genocide and the threat of civil war. nationofchange.org If peace, social harmony and democracy are to be established, long-term constitutional reform is needed, ethnic federalism abandoned and fair and open parliamentary elections held.
(2023-09-06). Resident assistants at Tufts University wage one-day strike on freshman move-in day. wsws.org The student workers are demanding a stipend, but the union is ceding the initiative to the university's administration.
(2023-09-06). Biden reveals conspiracy with UAW bureaucracy to block auto strike. wsws.org Biden told reporters in Philadelphia there would be no auto strike, revealing his reliance on the UAW bureaucracy to strangle the growing rebellion of autoworkers.
(2023-09-06). Australian workers demand end to persecution of Sri Lankan plantation workers. wsws.org "All these workers are being punished for undertaking legitimate and justified strike action in defence of their jobs, working conditions, wages, and in opposition to the victimisation of their comrades by management."
(2023-09-06). Amazon CEO Andy Jassy orders end to remote work in the midst of a new wave of COVID-19. wsws.org An increasing number of major corporations are demanding that workers who were allowed to work remotely in the early stages of the pandemic now must return to the office in person at least part time.
(2023-09-06). Flight Attendants Prepare To Fight. popularresistance.org Following the announcement that 99.47% of American Airlines (AA) flight attendants across the U.S. voted to authorize a strike if company officials fail to agree to a 35% wage increase, workers outside Philadelphia Airport's Terminal A West on Aug. 30, jumped up and yelled in unison, raising and waving their picket signs that said it all: "Ready to Strike!" | Members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, who haven't had a wage increase since 2019, also picketed in front of over nine airport terminals from Los Angeles' LAX to Boston's BOS on the same day. The vote and widespread picketing "made it…
(2023-09-06). Climate Change Imperils US Farmworkers. telesurenglish.net U.S. agricultural workers, who have long been vulnerable to heat effects, are facing increased health risks as global climate warms. | RELATED: | The summer of 2023 has broken records for heat in many regions across the United States. Heat-related fatalities have far outnumbered other weather-related deaths, and this is especially true for farmworkers who toil away for hours outdoors. | The latest heat-related death was reported last month in Fresno, California, w…
(2023-09-06). Friday 9/15: SF: End Fossil Fuels! Bike Ride Protest & Rally. indybay.org Meet at Great HWY and Judah Street | Ocean Beach, San Francisco | We will ride to JFK Drive, then head to Civic Center Plaza for speakers and music…
(2023-09-06). Friday 9/15: Global Climate Strike in Mill Valley. indybay.org Intersection of Miller Ave & Camino Alto | Mill Valley, California 94941…
(2023-09-06). American Airlines flight attendants overwhelmingly vote for strike authorization. wsws.org The flight attendants have been kept on the job since 2019 without a contract by the APFA bureaucracy.
(2023-09-06). Joti Brar: What happened to our trade unions? thecommunists.org In this segment of our recent seminar on Trade unionism and working-class leadership, Comrade Joti outlines why the action undertaken by British unions in the past year have ended in extremely poor settlements, with real-terms pay cuts across the board. She also makes some comparisons with the strike movement in France. A supremacist ideology is …
(2023-09-06). Hundreds Set to Launch Hunger Strike Inside Stewart Detention Center. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-09-06). Weasel Words in Aviation: Protecting the Flying Kangaroo. counterpunch.org Ambrose Bierce, whose cynicism supplies a hygienic cold wash, suggested that politics was always a matter of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. It involved conducting public affairs for private advantage. How right he was. One way of justifying such an effort is through using such words as the "national interest" or "public interest"
(2023-09-06). Educating the US Imperium: Australia's Mission for Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Think Tanks Are Information Laundering Ops For War Profiteers. thealtworld.com 
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(2023-09-06). Palestine in Pictures: August 2023. electronicintifada.net A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine…
(2023-09-06). Fan the Flames: Lahaina On Fire. scheerpost.com By Jeremy Loffredo / The Grayzone Jeremy Loffredo visits the scorched town of Lahaina, Hawaii and meets survivors of one of the worst mass casualty disasters on American soil in recent history. The mostly indigenous locals tell Loffredo why they believe the fires were no accident, and vent their rage at the wealthy developers and …
(2023-09-06). The Red Heifer Project: Israeli Government Part of Plan to Build Third Temple at Al-Aqsa. scheerpost.com By Jessica Buxbaum / MintPress News Since 1967, non-Muslims have been allowed to visit Al-Aqsa but not pray at the holy site. Yet that status quo is rapidly eroding in recent years as Israeli Jewish settler groups work alongside the government to take control of the compound. Under Jewish law, the ashes of a red …
(2023-09-06). Rethinking our understanding of science and technology. peoplesdispatch.org Vijay Prashad of LeftWord talks to NewsClick's Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha on his new book, Knowledge as Commons: Towards Inclusive Science and Technology. Prabir talks about misconceptions of our understanding of how science and technology evolve…
(2023-09-06). Cuban Deputy FM receives Swiss Ambassador Stefano Vescovi. plenglish.com In the ceremony, held at Cuba ¥s Foreign Ministry (MINREX), the Swiss diplomat presented the copies of style as new ambassador to the government of the Republic of Cuba, according to MINREX. | In April 2023, the Counselor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis paid an official visit to Cuba, an occasion that reaffirmed the interest in continuing to strengthen bilateral ties with a long history of friendship and cooperation.
(2023-09-06). Nationalization Is A Great American Tradition. popularresistance.org This country has a long history of nationalization. During World War I and II, the federal government took control of radio, railroads, coal mines and more. In 1984, the government took 80% ownership in the failing Continental Illinois bank, which remained nationalized until 1991. The Bush administration took similar action to bail out banks in 2008. Many of these nationalization efforts were temporary, and companies that tolerated government control during crisis eventually wanted the reins back. But there are (inevitably) new crises to come, and some nationalizations‚Äâ—‚Ä&acir…
(2023-09-06). United Nations Committee Releases Exhaustive Study On Israeli Occupation. popularresistance.org Last week, the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) issued a study two years in the making: The Legality of the Israeli Occupation of the Occupied Territories, Including East Jerusalem. | Committee Chair Ambassador Cheikh Niang introduced the study commissioned by the CEIRPP and prepared by the Irish Human Rights Centre of the National University of Ireland in Galway. Niang said, "The relevance and urgency of this study cannot be overstated… It is incumbent upon us, the international community, to deepen our understanding of the legal issues raised by this pr…
(2023-09-06). Australian Parliamentarians Head To Washington To Lobby For Assange. popularresistance.org Six members of the Australian parliament will land in Washington D.C. on Sept. 20 armed with a bi-partisan agenda and the backing of an entire nation as they try to convince Congressmen and State and Justice Department officials that the American pursuit of Australian publisher Julian Assange is wrong and must be stopped. | The cross-party delegation will spend two days in the U.S. capital arguing Assange's case ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's state visit to the White House at the end of October, where it is expected that Assange will be brought up (as well as Australia being used to test U.
(2023-09-06). NLG Condemns Georgia Indictments Of Stop Cop City Protesters. popularresistance.org The National Lawyers Guild condemns in the strongest terms the state of Georgia's indictments, announced today, Tuesday, September 5, against 61 people targeted for allegedly being part of the movement to #StopCopCity. These indictments, filed by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, aim to quell the growing, massive public movement to bring an end to the construction of a military police training facility in the Atlanta Forest, and to use RICO, domestic terrorism and money laundering charges to portray a popular movement as an unlawful conspiracy. | "The National Lawyers Guild strongly condemns the state of Georg…
(2023-09-06). New Reinforcements Reach US-Occupied Syria. popularresistance.org The Pentagon deployed new reinforcements from Iraq to Syria late on 5 September, as local reports say a military convoy consisting of 30 trucks entered the oil-rich Hasakah governorate via the illegal Al-Waleed border crossing. | This was the second military convoy headed for US occupation bases in northeast Syria to cross from Iraq on Tuesday and the third since the start of September. According to the Sputnik correspondent in Hasakah, the convoys consist of dozens of trucks carrying "military and logistical equipment, electric generators, fuel tanks, cement blocks, and closed boxes."
(2023-09-06). Yemeni Government Criticizes Decision To Cut Humanitarian Aid. popularresistance.org On Monday, September 4, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, criticized the World Food Programme's (WFP) decision to scale back its aid program in the country. He termed it part of the US attempts to continue the humanitarian crisis there. Earlier, the WFP had stated that due to lack of funds, it will be forced to cut the size of its aid program in Yemen from September. | Al-Houthi met with WFP's Middle East and North Africa director, Corinne Fleischer, and claimed that the UN has failed to carry out the humanitarian program in Yemen which faces what is considered to be one of the…
(2023-09-06). More Than 60 Atlanta 'Cop City' Activists Named In RICO Indictment. popularresistance.org
(2023-09-06). PHMSA To Suspend LNG-By-Rail Rule For Further Study. popularresistance.org
(2023-09-06). Stamp collecting at Wuhan subway stations becomes trend. ecns.cn Farmers in Naomaohu Town of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have seen a bumper harvest of Hami melons this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-06). Over 10 pairs of twins enroll in a primary school in Chongqing. ecns.cn The new academic year has begun in China, with a primary school in Chongqing becoming famous with more than 10 pairs of twins.
(2023-09-06). So sweet! Take a close look at Hami melons in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers in Naomaohu Town of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have seen a bumper harvest of Hami melons this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-06). Kindergarten built over 4,500 meters above sea level. ecns.cn Children were spotted enjoying their extracurricular activities in the well-equipped Third Kindergarten of Nagqu City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Monday."ÄÄ…
(2023-09-06). Cuban products and services attract Chinese citizens. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Several generations of Chinese citizens were interested in Cuban products and tours to Cuba, during the China International Fair on Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which ended on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). Cuba and China evaluate results of cooperation in biotechnology. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The 12th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Biotechnology will review the results of cooperation between Cuba and China in this field, which is close to celebrating its 25th anniversary.
(2023-09-06). Venezuela strengthening strategic alliance with China. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The executive vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, is continuing an official visit to China with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties and the strategic alliance.
(2023-09-06). SCO efforts for growth via rule of law hailed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is willing to work with other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote high-quality economic development through the rule of law, uphold regional peace and stability, and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2023-09-06). Ministry: Immunity law aligns with world practices. ecns.cn China's first law on granting immunity to foreign states fully adheres to international law and is also consistent with the general practices of various countries, Beijing said on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). China praises ASEAN role in global growth. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Indonesia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and build a closer China-Indonesia community with a shared future, he said.
(2023-09-06). Digital trade seen as key to spur exports. ecns.cn Driven by technological advancements, policy support and evolving trends, digital trade will serve as a key force in bolstering China's exports and reducing business transaction costs, said scholars and government officials on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). More easing expected to push growth of economy. ecns.cn China could carry out further property market easing and introduce more sizable fiscal support for infrastructure investment, in order to help the country's economic growth to pick up from the fourth quarter of this year, experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). Zhengzhou to subsidize new births. ecns.cn Zhengzhou, a city in Central China's Henan province, will subsidize new births in an effort to address the country's declining population.
(2023-09-06). Chinese Academy of Sciences amends regulations for academics. ecns.cn Academicians, the highest title bestowed on scientists in China, at the Chinese Academy of Sciences aren't allowed to publicly express academic opinions unrelated to their own field of expertise, according to a recently updated regulation.
(2023-09-06). China to launch monthlong national defense education campaign. ecns.cn
(2023-09-06). Bank of China Opens Branch in Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Bank of China (BOC) opened its branch in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh to expand its financial service network in the Arab country. | RELATED: | "The establishment of the branch, serving as a conduit for trade and investment between China and Saudi Arabia, reflects a tangible commitment to advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," BOC President Liu Jin said. | The Bank of China is…
(2023-09-06). The 26th ASEAN-China Summit is Held in Jakarta. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off the 26th ASEAN-China Summit in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. | RELATED: | ASEAN Secretary Kao Kim Hourn led the Asian bloc delegation at the meeting which reviewed the progress and prospects of ASEAN-China cooperation. | Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that in the past 10 years, China and the ASEAN have succeeded in blazing a correct path of long-t…
(2023-09-06). Monday 9/11: 19th Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre | 3200 Grand Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/24: Music for the Climate Revolution. indybay.org Bottom of the Hill, located at 1233 17th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-09-06). Solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in Charleroi, Belgium. samidoun.net On Saturday, 2 September, the Plate-forme Charleroi-Palestine in Charleroi, Belgium, a member of the Samidoun network, organized a Palestine awareness stand on the Place Verte in Charleroi, where activists had the opportunity to discuss the situation of Palestinian prisoners with a diverse group of city residents. Participants in the stand highlighted that over 5,000 men, women …
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/10: Community Art Build to End Fossil Fuels. indybay.org 350.org Sacramento office | 909 12th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-09-06). Monday 9/11: Songs, Chants and Drums to End Fossil Fuels Training Session. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | Oakland: RSVP for in-person location | actionnetwork.org/events/songs-chants-and-drums-to-end-fossil-fuels-training-session | Zoom registration here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde-gpj0qH9fR55s9sT5WqXxHVYvoezmw…
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/17: Mill Valley: Freedom Singers End Fossil Fuels Sing-A-Long Rally. indybay.org Plaza outside Depot Café and Bookstore | 87 Throckmorton Ave | Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-09-06). Blinken Speaks With Netanyahu, Abbas Amid Saudi Normalization Push. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken held separate phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas amid a US push to broker a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to the State Department, Blinken and Netanyahu discussed several issues, including Iran and …
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/17: Action to End Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Old Sacramento near 1100 Front St…
(2023-09-06). The Kit Carson obelisk: Santa Fe's cult like worship of a genocidal human trafficker and murderer. mronline.org 
Historical analysis and context of the Kit Carson obelisk that was once again toppled in so-called Santa Fe, New Mexico.
(2023-09-06). Dossier no. 68: The coup against the Third World: Chile, 1973. mronline.org The relationship between Chile, the curtailment of its socialist reforms, and the ongoing processes in other countries in the region and in the Global South more generally have been systematically erased in Chile, from official historiography and media narratives alike.
(2023-09-06). Chinese, Myanmar police raid 11 dens, arrest 269 in telecom fraud crackdown. ecns.cn Chinese police Sunday launched joint operations with their counterparts from Myanmar to bust 11 telecom fraud dens in northern Myanmar and apprehend 269 suspects.
(2023-09-06). Aksu night market in Xinjiang. ecns.cn People visited a night market in Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2023-09-06). Capitalist urbanization, climate change, and the need for sponge cities. mronline.org Under the capitalist model, urban planning lacks a holistic approach, leaving human well being and ecological needs as an afterthought, which will continue to have a degenerative effect on the environment and global climate.
(2023-09-06). The NDP has been co-opted by Western imperialism. mronline.org Since its founding, Canada's 'left-wing' party has broadly supported the U.S. empire.
(2023-09-06). Patrick Lawrence: Bad Faith and Blank Checks. scheerpost.com
(2023-09-06). G20 nations promises clash with record fossil fuel subsidies in 2022. america.cgtn.com The G20 summit is set to get underway in New Delhi on September 9. | The climate issue is expected to be front and center, and as vexing as ever. | A new report finds G20 countries poured record levels of public money into fossil fuels last year despite promises to reduce some of it. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
(2023-09-06). The climate crisis will end when capitalism ends. mronline.org Humans have an infinite capacity for wishful thinking, but a revolutionary project is by definition a recognition that wishes are for fairy tales.
(2023-09-06). Renowned Cuban artist to open personal exhibition in Havana (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban visual artist, Aristides Hernandez (Ares), is mounting his exhibition "Mestizo", which will be inaugurated next Friday at 4: 00 p.m. local time at the 23 and 12 St. gallery in Havana.
(2023-09-06). Asian cities for links with Cuba and other countries in the Americas (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Beijing Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Asia-Pacific network of United Cities and Local Governments today advocates for an inclusive cooperation that may allow trans-regional links with countries such as Cuba, member of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-09-06). Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice says Lula's arrest was "one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the country's history" peoplesdispatch.org STF justice overturns evidence from the Odebrecht Construction Company's leniency agreement in Operation Car Wash…
(2023-09-06). Solidarity and support for Cuba a mandate from Vietnam's heart. plenglish.com Hanoi, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity, support, and cooperation with Cuba are like a mandate from the heart and a consistent policy that never changes, Tran Ngoc Tam, Chairman of the Ben Tre Provincial People's Committee, affirmed on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). Britain Secretly Helped Chile's Military Intelligence after Pinochet Coup. libya360.wordpress.com John McEvoy General Augusto Pinochet. (Photo: Greg Smith / Corbis via Getty) As the Pinochet regime rounded up and murdered its political opponents after the 1973 coup, a UK Foreign Office propaganda unit passed material to Chile's military intelligence and MI6 connived with a key orchestrator of the coup, newly declassified files show. Foreign Office…
(2023-09-06). Regionally Integrating the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Ethiopian president Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki in 2018 (Photo: G.M.A. Visafric) BAR Contributing Editor Ann Garrison spoke with Amanuel Biedemariam, author of The History of the USA in Eritrea, about regional integration in the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin among Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. ANN GARRISON: In the peace agreement…
(2023-09-06). Poland Aims To Create Largest Army in Europe Within Two Years. news.antiwar.com Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Jaros≈Çaw Kaczy≈Ñski told a group of arms manufacturers that Warsaw will have Europe's strongest land force within two years through a series of weapons purchases. Warsaw believes increasing military spending to three percent of GDP and expanding its military to 300,000 personnel will make the Polish Army so powerful it cannot …
(2023-09-06). The struggle for peace and true democracy in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org The National Participation Committee (CNP) was installed in Bogotá on August 3 with the presence of Commander Pablo Beltrán, Chief Negotiator of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN), Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, and 81 delegates from different sectors of civil society. The installation of the CNP marked the formal start of the six-month bilateral ceasefire between the two parties that had been agreed upon on June 9 in the last round of talks held in Cuba. | "Count on us to solve causes, not consequences of the armed conflict," were the words of Pablo Beltrán, making it clear that armed violence is o…
(2023-09-06). Ethiopia demands a common position on climate change in Africa. plenglish.com Nairobi, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) African countries need a strong common position on the issue of climate change and security, said the president of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde, at the first African Climate Summit.
(2023-09-06). International humanitarian law meeting ends in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Regional Meeting of the National Commissions for the Application of International Humanitarian Law (CONADIH) and Similar Organizations of America ends after two days of debates in Argentina.
(2023-09-06). Trafficking in persons focus regional forum in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of prosecutors from 14 Latin American and Caribbean nations are holding their second day of meetings in order to agree on actions against crimes associated with irregular migration, such as human smuggling and trafficking, .
(2023-09-06). UN Secretary General: Rising temperatures demand increased action. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The rise in temperatures requires an increase in action as the planet has just experienced the hottest summer ever recorded, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned in a statement.
(2023-09-06). 61 "Stop Cop City" activists hit with racketeering charges. peoplesdispatch.org On September 5, the Georgia Attorney General's office announced that 61 activists opposing the construction of a multi-million dollar police training facility in Atlanta have been hit with racketeering charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). | Atlanta residents have been fighting the proposed construction of a massive police training facility to be built on part of the region's largest urban forests
(2023-09-06). Data Avalanche Provides Proof of mRNA Disaster. expose-news.com
(2023-09-06). The Curious Case of the Spreading Red Meat Allergy. expose-news.com "A rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people," says the CDC who adds that there now is a "steep increase in …
(2023-09-06). Dilemmas of Humanity conference concludes in Santiago. peoplesdispatch.org Movement leaders and intellectuals from across Latin America and the Caribbean met in Santiago, Chile, from September 2-4 for the Regional Dilemmas of Humanity Conference. The conference, organized by the regional social movement platform ALBA Movimientos and the International Peoples' Assembly (IPA), sought to provoke debate and discussion about building socialism and finding solutions to address the major crises generated by capitalism. | Peoples Dispatch was on the ground to bring you everything you need to know about the Santiago Dilemma's Conference on regarding building socialism in the region and what it w…
(2023-09-06). Former Tunisian prime minister and opposition leader released after interrogation. peoplesdispatch.org Opposition leader Hamadi Jebali was detained and interrogated by the Tunisian security forces for several hours on Tuesday, September 5. His detention came The former secretary general of the Ennahda movement Hamadi Jebali was elected prime minister of Tunisia in the first general elections held following the Tunisian revolution and ouster of authoritarian ruler Zine El…
(2023-09-06). Saudi Arabia and Iran take next step in re-establishing ties, exchange ambassadors. peoplesdispatch.org The Saudi and Iranian embassies had already resumed operations over the previous months. The developments are a result of an agreement in March which was brokered with Chinese mediation…
(2023-09-06). EU's Digital Services Act no longer conceals Brussels' mission to kill free speech worldwide. expose-news.com Recently, the European Union implemented a totalitarian new regulation known as the "Digital Services Act." It was enforced last Friday. This legislation ushers in an exceedingly rigorous regime of online content control, …
(2023-09-06). German drug regulatory authority admits that so many adverse effects from covid injections were reported that the purpose-built app couldn't cope. expose-news.com Last Friday, Germany's covid inquiry summoned the head of Germany's public health authority, Lothar Wieler, and the head of Germany's drug regulatory agency, Brigitte Keller-Stanislawski. Wieler admitted that Germany's public health authority, …
(2023-09-06). The National Health Service is not national. expose-news.com In his passing observations, Dr. Vernon Coleman explains why the word "national" in the National Health Service is a misnomer. He also gives advice about the "germ theory controversy," why the covid …
(2023-09-06). Two viewpoints to challenge the new covid variant hysteria. expose-news.com Eris was the ancient Greek goddess of strife, discord, contention and rivalry. It is also the name of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant that corporate media has been publicising as the hopeful beginnings …
(2023-09-06). Demands for justice grow after 56 people killed in protest against foreign forces in the DRC. peoplesdispatch.org Congolese forces killed 56 people in the city of Goma during a protest against the presence of UN and EAC armed forces in the region. The eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri have been under a state of siege amid a resurgence of attacks by the Rwanda-backed M23…
(2023-09-06). Homeless 73-year-old dies while being held in Arlington County jail in Northern Virginia. wsws.org Abonesh Woldegeorges was found unresponsive after being held in jail for two weeks, unable to afford the $500 bail.
(2023-09-06). Australia: University of Newcastle students demand affiliation of IYSSE at Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org "By effectively banning the IYSSE, management is attempting to prevent students and youth from accessing a genuine revolutionary socialist program and anti-war perspective."
(2023-09-06). Depp v. Heard on Netflix: A documentary about the widely followed defamation suit. wsws.org The three-part series expresses frustration as the #MeToo campaign suffered a humiliating and public trainwreck in the case.
(2023-09-06). Pakistan's IMF-dictated electricity price hikes spark mass protests. wsws.org The mass protests, which erupted outside the country's largely discredited political establishment, have caused increasing dismay and apprehension in the ruling class, which is haunted by the fear of a mass popular uprising akin to that which brought down Sri Lanka's government last year.
(2023-09-06). The continuing struggle against Pabloism, the centrism of the OCI and the emerging crisis within the ICFI. wsws.org The following lecture was delivered by Samuel Tissot, a member of the Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES), the French section of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), and Peter Schwarz, a leading member of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP), the German section of the ICFI. It was delivered to the Socialist Equality Party (US) International Summer School, held between July 30 and August 4, 2023.
(2023-09-06). Chinese security ministry points to real aim of recent US visits. wsws.org US diplomatic initiatives were characterised as "old wine in new bottles."
(2023-09-06). France and Cuba to boost parliamentary ties through visit. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of the National Assembly of France will travel tomorrow to Cuba in order to strengthen parliamentary ties and promote bilateral cooperation, communist deputy André Chassaigne announced.
(2023-09-06). VI Meeting of Women Singers begins in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The VI Encounter of Women Singers "She and I" begins for a greater inclusion of young Cuban troubadours and with the intention of recovering lost meeting spaces.
(2023-09-06). Syrian Minister praises Prensa Latina's media work. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Information, Boutros Al-Halaq, praised today the objective coverage of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina about what has been happening in Syria since the beginning of the war imposed on this Arab nation in 2011.
(2023-09-06). Glyphosate sales fall as Bayer takes a €2.5 billion hit. nationofchange.org
(2023-09-06). Maximum rainfall in Greece for 24 hours. plenglish.com Athens, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Rainfall of 600 to 800 millimeters in 24 hours fell in the Greek region of Magnesia (center), an unprecedented event in decades, according to experts.
(2023-09-06). Prime Minister congratulates Cuba's Personal Security Department. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero today congratulated the members of the Personal Security Department, on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of that force dedicated to protect the leaders of the Revolution.
(2023-09-06). Scientists find direct link between polar bear cub survival rates and human-caused carbon emissions. nationofchange.org The new study connects the number of Arctic ice-free days to specific quantities of emissions and determines how these ice-free days can impact polar bear cub survival rates.
(2023-09-06). Carlos Acosta inaugurates dance center in London. plenglish.com London, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban first dancer Carlos Acosta opened the Acosta Dance Centre (ADC) in southeast London, an institution that stands as an international reference place for practitioners and creative professionals of dance.
(2023-09-06). High incidence of dengue fever in Dominican Republic causes alerts. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Ministry of Public Health affirmed that the highest incidence of dengue fever is concentrated in Greater Santo Domingo and Santiago province, although it is a situation that affects the country as a whole.
(2023-09-06). Pyongyang develops activities to celebrate foundation of the DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), political and cultural activities continued today throughout the country.
(2023-09-06). Venezuelan Minister praises Military University created by Chavez. plenglish.com Caracas, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Minister of People's Power for Defense, Vladimir Padrino, acknowledged the contributions of the Bolivarian Military University to the country, on the 13th anniversary of its creation, social network X published today.
(2023-09-06). Should People be Happy About the Biden Economy? counterpunch.org We constantly see reports in the media that people are unhappy about the economy and they blame President Biden. I, along with many liberal/left colleagues, have been telling people to shut up and enjoy the good times. Okay, that is not quite we have been saying, but we have been saying that the economy looks
(2023-09-06). CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan opens country's first solar city Sanchi. plenglish.com On this occasion, he said that Sanchi would soon become a net zero city. Mr. Chouhan said that as per the wish of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have inaugurated the first Solar City in Madhya Pradesh. | The Chief Minister called upon the people to plant trees and make maximum use of renewable energy. He also announced the start of an irrigation system with solar pumps for the farmers. | Roof-top solar panels have been installed in all institutions like railway stations, schools, government offices, street lights, and post offices in Sanchi. | Solar study lamps are also being used in homes in the city. | Along…
(2023-09-06). We Must Reduce the American Role in the Middle East. counterpunch.org The U.S. preoccupation with the Middle East over the past six decades has been a costly endeavor with little benefit. The traditional twin pillars of U.S. policy in the region have been relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia. Relations with Israel have been complicated due to domestic pressures on U.S. administrations that prevent a forthright approach to dealing with Israel. As a result, the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in the 1960s was handled duplicitously by the administration of Lyndon Johnson. Relations with Saudi Arabia are dependent on U.S. energy requirements, and Saudi influence in the OPEC arena.
(2023-09-06). In the U.S., Investigative Journalists Are Blacklisted, Ostracized and Even Jailed; in New Zealand, They are Honored. covertactionmagazine.com Nicky Hager received major national award in New Zealand after having written a book exposing a secret spy base in New Zealand and exposing other state crimes Julian Assange has, thus far, spent years in a British prison, awaiting extradition to the U.S., where he faces charges under the Espionage Act, for which he could …
(2023-09-06). 19 civilians died due to inaccurate targeting in Khartoum state. plenglish.com Khartoum, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) At least 19 civilians were killed as a result of artillery shelling on Tuesday, targeting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) positions in the Umbada suburb, west of Omdurman.
(2023-09-06). Dominican Republic reports 151 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the Ministry ¥s latest report, 5,731 tests were analyzed during the week, 3,078 of them for the first time. | It was specified that 670,409 people have fallen ill since the beginning of the pandemic, 665,971 of them have recovered. | For several months, the Ministry has not reported any deaths. | In the last seven days, the highest number of infected patients are concentrated in Santiago (48), Espaillat (47) and Santiago Rodriguez (12).
(2023-09-06). Ghanaians trust in future thanks to training received in Cuba. plenglish.com Accra, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The confidence in Ghana ¥s future thanks to men and women trained in Cuba was expressed by the country ¥s former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman.
(2023-09-06). Haiti ¥s Jacmel prison inmates face unsafe conditions, says Arnel Rémy. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Collective of Lawyers Defenders of Human Rights on Wednesday condemned the precarious conditions in Jacmel prison, southeast of the Haitian capital, described as deplorable and dehumanizing.
(2023-09-06). NY movement in solidarity with Cuba grows despite solid measures. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Given constant attacks on Cuba, the solidarity movement in New York has managed to increase with more and more young people, in what activist Manolo de los Santos describes as a confluence of identity and energies.
(2023-09-06). Letter from London: Symphony of a Lost and Found City. counterpunch.org 'Dark Day For Drivers,' declared Rupert Murdoch's Sun newspaper. This was after last week's unpopular expansion of London's ultra-low-emission zone, otherwise known as ULEZ. Otherwise known as unpopular attempt at saving children's lungs. This is now the largest pollution-charging scheme in the world. 'What a grotesque fraud the entire ULEZ and EV movement really is,'
(2023-09-06). Charity announces rhino rescue — but here's what you should know about the non-profit in charge. thecanary.co The uplifting tale of a rhino rescue and relocation might seem like an all-round win — but here's what you should know about the non-profit spearheading the charge to save South Africa's two-horned beast. On Monday 4 August, non-profit African Parks announced it had purchased the largest rhino farm in the world. Located in South …
(2023-09-06). COP28 president announces green investment in Africa — but plans to plough billions more into fossil fuels. thecanary.co COP28's climate host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced plans to invest billions to help Africa move away from fossil fuels. This might almost sound impressive — if the country weren't also gearing up to pump billions more into oil and gas. On 5 August, the UAE declared its plan to invest in upscaling …
(2023-09-06). G20 coal emissions continue to rise despite climate pledges. thecanary.co New research has shown that G20 per capita coal emissions are continuing to rise. These coal-based emissions are increasing despite climate pledges and transition efforts from some members of the group of major economies. The group's leaders will meet in New Delhi this weekend for its main annual summit. Collectively, the countries in the forum …
(2023-09-06). Unwanted kisses: Spain and the Future of Feminism. counterpunch.org Feminism is the most crucial democratizing power in the world today. The first time I heard this statement made by the still Minister for Equality in Spain, Irene Montero (Podemos), I did not believe it fully applied to an advanced European democracy. But I was to be woken up by reality only a few months
(2023-09-06). Homeless 73 year old dies while being held in Arlington County jail in Northern Virginia. wsws.org Abonesh Woldegeorges was found unresponsive after being held in jail for two weeks, unable to afford the $500 bail.
(2023-09-06). 7 September, Online Event: From Cop City to Palestine. samidoun.net Thursday, September 7th at 4 pm/PST, 6 pm/CST, 7 pm/EST Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3916866850878/WN_0uE1FdifRrGN9iwgy6k-8A#/registration This is the first in a series of webinars in partnership with Black Alliance for Peace and Samidoun (an international aid organization for Palestinian prisoners and their families). The webinar will examine the connections between the Black and Palestinian struggles. Panelists will explore …
(2023-09-06). 7 September, Vienna: Free Amin Abu Rashed! samidoun.net Palestine Solidarity Austria is organizing a demonstration at the Dutch embassy in Austria to demand freedom for Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian leader and organizer being persecuted and jailed for his charity work for Palestine. Details at their Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/CwpoY7GsPq_/ Join our rally on Thursday at 6pm in front of the Dutch Embassy in Vienna (Opernring …
(2023-09-06). Calls grow to fix environment law's 'massive blind spot' on carbon emissions. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-06). Organizers condemn 'anti-democratic' RICO charges against Cop City protesters. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Organizers with the Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta said Tuesday that new organized crime and racketeering charges against more than 60 campaigners were aimed at quashing all dissent against the construction of a $90 million police training facility in the city, as well as similar law enforcement projects. | Georgia's Republican attorney general, Chris Carr, an…
(2023-09-06). How Opposition Primaries Set the Stage for Conflict. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep , 2023 | Different opposition actors that have joined the "electoral route" show through actions and words that their primaries are not a step in that direction but a faàßade to return to the practice of political violence in Venezuela. | One of them has been Antonio Ledezma, who last August
(2023-09-06). Palestine: Women Stripped and Attacked by Israeli Soldiers, Resistance Factions Vow Revenge. orinocotribune.com According to an investigation conducted by the Israeli human rights group, B'Tselem, and reports by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli soldiers forced five Palestinian women to undress, while attacking them using army dogs. | Palestinian reactions continued following the abuse of five Palestinian women from the city of Al-Khalil, Hebron by Israeli soldiers. | The calls for revenge followed an investigation conducted by the Israeli rights group, B'Tselem, and reports by Israeli newspaper Haaretz. | Terrifying testimonies of 5 Palestinian women about their exposure of brutal abuse after being forced by Israeli sold…
(2023-09-06). Kenyan Activist at Africa Climate Summit: Fund Green Transition on Continent & Phase Out Fossil Fuels. democracynow.org As the Africa Climate Summit wraps up in Nairobi, we get an update from Kenyan climate justice organizer Eric Njuguna. He says the focus by Western leaders and multinational companies on establishing carbon markets in Africa amounts to a "ticket to pollute" without directly addressing the need to phase out fossil fuels. Njuguna says a key demand from activists is to create access to climate financing without new debt burdens on the continent's governments. "Africa is bearing the brunt of the climate crisis and people are dying," says Njuguna.
(2023-09-06). "A Political Prosecution": 61 Cop City Opponents Hit with RICO Charges by Georgia's Republican AG. democracynow.org Georgia is intensifying its crackdown against opponents of Cop City, with the state's Republican attorney general announcing sweeping indictments of 61 people on racketeering charges over protests and other activism related to the $90 million police training facility planned to be built in Atlanta. The RICO charges were approved by the same grand jury that indicted former President Trump and 18 others on RICO charges in the same county by the Democratic district attorney, and come after many of the same people were earlier charged with domestic terrorism and money laundering as part of the Stop Cop City mov…
(2023-09-06). Anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel: Palestinian prisoners reaffirm their leadership in the resistance. samidoun.net On the second anniversary of the Freedom Tunnel, in which six Palestinian prisoners: Mahmoud al-Ardah, Mohammed al-Ardah, Yousef Qadri, Ayham Kamamji, Munadil Nafa'at and Zakaria Zubaidi — liberated themselves from the Israeli occupation's Gilboa prison, this iconic event continues to highlight the commitment of the Palestinian prisoners and the Palestinian people as a whole to …
(2023-09-06). Growing campaign to free Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian political prisoner in the Netherlands. samidoun.net The campaign for the liberation of Amin Abu Rashed, Palestinian-Dutch community leader, organizer and humanitarian worker, held as a Palestinian political prisoner in the Netherlands, is growing. Amin Abu Rashed is being jailed before trial despite his difficult health situation. For decades, he has been one of the most prominent leaders of the Palestinian community …
(2023-09-06). Paris rally supports Palestinian resistance and the Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net On Saturday, 2 September, during the afternoon, CAPJPO-EuroPalestine organized a rally at the Fontaine des Innocents in Paris in support of the Palestinian resistance, as it confronts the intensification of colonial violence throughout occupied Palestine, including the Palestinian prisoners' movement. For several hours, many people took part in this dynamic mass gathering, including activists from …
(2023-09-06). Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality. aclu.org All students have a right to an equal education, but students of color — particularly Black and Brown students and students with disabilities, have historically been marginalized and criminalized by the public school system. The ACLU has been working to challenge unconstitutional disciplinary policies in schools, combat classroom censorship efforts that disproportionately impact marginalized students, and support race conscious admission policies to increase access to higher education. | Let's break down why education equity is critical to the fight for systemic equality. | |
(2023-09-06). Another ruling class attack on the environment: this time, wetlands. liberationnews.org More than 50% of U.S. wetlands have been destroyed since colonization began. Why does this matter?
(2023-09-06). 'There is an attack on Black literacy': Why education and activism go together. therealnews.com A 2022 As reading levels fall, Black Baltimoreans are slipping further away from their ability to liberate themselves. Particularly during a time where socioeconomi…
(2023-09-06). A killing design: Osprey fatalities in the Top End. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-09-06). Court tosses Alabama Republicans' racist re-districting map — again. peoplesworld.org 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Yet another federal court win where Black voters successfully contested a Republican white majority-rigged congressional remap, this time in Alabama, shows the Voting Rights Act still has some clout. But the court's ruling itself, in U.S. District Court for Northern Alabama, also sheds a light on what was lost when the U.S. Supreme Court …
(2023-09-06). Argentina's right-wing candidates praise brutal dictatorship, stage stunt honoring 'victims of left violence'. peoplesworld.org 
Human rights activists surrounded the Buenos Aires city legislature on Monday to protest at an event honoring "victims of armed left-wing groups" during the 1970s, when Argentina was engulfed by political violence. The tribute was arranged by Victoria Villarruel, the running mate of far-right presidential candidate Javier Milei. Protesters labelled Villarruel's stunt an attempt to …
(2023-09-06). Comedian Benjamín Rausseo Wants to Join Venezuela's Presidential Race. orinocotribune.com This weekend, Benjamín Rausseo reappeared on social media to confirm his candidacy "as an independent" for the 2024 presidential elections. | The comedian, also known as Er Conde del Guácharo, had been missing from social media for about two months after he failed to register as a candidate for the far-right opposition primaries. Now, he has reappeared with a video confirming his candidacy for the presidential elections after listening to "the popular clamor." | "Due to the popular clamor of all those people we have been supporting in this beautiful project to recover the Venezuela we want, we have responsibly ma…
(2023-09-06). After Teaching at MIT, Lupe Fiasco Arrives at Yale for Prestigious Saybrook Fellowship. moguldom.com Hip-hop artist, record producer, and entrepreneur Lupe Fiasco is set to become a Saybrook Associate Fellow at Yale University in the fall of 2023. This distinguished program allows Fellows and Associate Fellows to engage with students and each other over a four-year term. Fiasco's appointment is seen as an opportunity for students to engage with …
(2023-09-06). Fact Check: Warrick Dunn Is Part Owner Of The Atlanta Falcons And His Stake Is Up 500%. moguldom.com Many former professional athletes go broke after their high-money-making careers are over. But not former National Football League running back Warrick Dunn, an All-Pro player. He has managed to secure a substantial fortune through a strategic investment made after retiring from the NFL. Dunn, who was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the oldest of …
(2023-09-06). To Build an Abolitionist Future, We Must Look to Indigenous Pasts. truthout.org The movement to abolish systems of policing and prisons is often discredited as an unfeasible, utopian notion that is not possible in the context of human "nature." We live in a violent society built from the violence of settler colonialism, slavery and patriarchy. The violence of this system and its origins make the violence of police and prisons seem necessary to many. When I talk about… |
(2023-09-06). Former Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Receives 22-Year Sentence for Capitol Attack. truthout.org Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, the former chair and leader of the Proud Boys, a far right, white nationalist organization, was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Tarrio was convicted in May of seditious conspiracy for his role in the attack, trying to keep former President Donald Trump in power beyond his single term… |
(2023-09-06). Watchdog Files Lawsuit to Block Trump From Running for President Again. truthout.org A nonprofit, nonpartisan government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit, on behalf of six Colorado residents, alleging that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from holding future office — including the presidency, which he is currently pursuing — due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)… |
(2023-09-06). Akon Claims Every Black American Can Become A Millionaire By Investing In Africa: Here Are The Problems With The Claim. moguldom.com St. Louis-born entrepreneur and musician Akon, who has plans to build a $6 billion Wakanda-inspired city in Senegal and other African countries, wants African Americans to invest in the continent, claiming that doing so will make them millionaires. Akon's vision is to build Akon City as a safe space for Black Americans and others facing …
(2023-09-06). Crypto and Finance Are Waste and a Drag on the Economy. cepr.net As everyone learns in Econ 101, and immediately forgets, the purpose of the financial sector is to facilitate transactions and allocate capital. This seems like a simple and obvious point, but you would never know it in most discussions of the financial sector. The point here is that we need finance for these purposes. We …
(2023-09-06). Turbo Cancer: Teachers Are Being Decimated by Aggressive and Metastatic Cancers After COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Sea launch 1st by Chinese private entity. ecns.cn Galactic Energy has become the first Chinese private company to carry out a sea-based launch mission.
(2023-09-06). Slow-moving Typhoon Haikui risks more damage. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui made landfall in Dongshan county, Fujian province and Raoping county, Guangdong province on Tuesday, after making its way through Taiwan. The storm, bringing with it rain, wind and flooding, has so far led to two deaths and one missing.
(2023-09-06). Cooperation of media key for heritage protection. ecns.cn The key role of media cooperation in promoting Asian cultural heritage conservation, as well as the importance of amplifying Asia's voice, was emphasized at a forum on Tuesday in Beijing attended by media experts and heritage conservators from various Asian countries.
(2023-09-06). Former finance head turns himself in after 25 years on the run. ecns.cn A former finance head in Heqing county, Yunnan province, who fled for 25 years for duty crimes, turned himself in recently.
(2023-09-06). Man caught modifying car to look like fire truck, punished with 15 days in detention. ecns.cn A man in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, was punished with 15 days in detention for illegally modifying his car to resemble a fire department vehicle.
(2023-09-06). SDS Denver escalates campaign around budget cuts in powerful lightning rally. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO – Around 10: 45 a.m. on August 30 Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), at the Auraria Campus staged a lightning rally to demand an adequate resolution to the $12 million budget crisis that University of Colorado Denver is currently facing. | As it stands, instead of cutting from an already massively bloated administrative budget, the university is vying to impose further restrictions on education and campus life. These "solutions" include, but are not limited to, increasing maximum class sizes, leaving faculty roles empty after retirements, cutting classes or moving them online, and raising tuition…
(2023-09-06). Stop Cop City activists facing a new wave of repression. fightbacknews.org Atlanta, GA – 61 Stop Cop City activists are being indicted on Georgia RICO charges by the state's attorney general's office. | The Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act is similar to the federal RICO Act, but the Georgia Act makes it easier to charge people. The indictment is dated August 29 and the charges became known to the public September 5. | The indictment groups the activists together in what the state is calling an "enterprise" engaged in racketeering activity aimed at preventing Cop City from being built. The indictment names Defend the Atlanta Forest as the group accused of…
(2023-09-06). Australian Parliamentarians Head to Washington to Lobby for Julian Assange. orinocotribune.com Six members of the Australian parliament will land in Washington DC on September 20 armed with a bi-partisan agenda and the backing of an entire nation as they try to convince Congresspeople and US State and Justice Department officials that the American pursuit of Australian publisher Julian Assange is wrong and must be stopped. | The cross-party delegation will spend two days in the US capital arguing Assange's case ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's state visit to the White House at the end of October, where it is expected that Assange will be brought up (as well as Australia being used to t…
(2023-09-06). Global Plastics Treaty Comes Closer to Reality With Release of First Draft. truthout.org In March 2022, 175 countries agreed to write a global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. Now, a year and a half later, they finally have a rough draft. The chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution on Monday released a "zero draft" of the global plastics treaty, laying out a long list of proposals and sub-proposals for how the world can stem the tide of… |
(2023-09-06). Last Three Months Were the Hottest on Record, Says EU Climate Agency. truthout.org Climate scientists across the world have been alarmed over the past three months by fast-spreading wildfires, prolonged and deadly heatwaves, and numerous shattered heat records across the northern hemisphere both in the oceans and on land — and data released Tuesday confirmed that the past three months have been the hottest summer on record, driven by humans' continued emission of heat-trapping… |
(2023-09-06). Activist Responds to RICO Charges Intensifying Criminalization of Stop Cop City. truthout.org Sixty-one people involved with the movement to Stop Cop City were indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges on Tuesday. Stop Cop City organizers with the movement have long warned that such charges might be forthcoming, as part of a stunning crusade by Georgia officials and law enforcement to crush the grassroots movement. On January 18, police raided a tree-sit protest… |
(2023-09-06). Lessons from Japan's 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake: Spread of Misinformation Would Lead to Violence and Unrest. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-09-06). What Does G20 Stand for? "Counterbalance", "Emerging NWO", "Global Economic Architecture" … globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). What Does G20 Stand for? "Counterbalance", Emerging NWO", "Global Economic Architecture" … globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). US Maneuvers to Displace CELAC. orinocotribune.com By Sair Sira — Sep 1, 2023 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was established as a mechanism for political dialogue, aimed at creating a space for discussion among the 33 countries of the region, in order to address issues of common interest. These objectives contravened the strategic agenda of the United States, which has always seen the area not so much as in its sphere of influence but as its backyard. | In the first five years of its operation, and with the aforementioned objectives in mind, CELAC facilitated the addressing of a good number of issues that affected Latin Americ…
(2023-09-06). Venezuela and Vietnam Meet and Boost Bilateral Solidarity. orinocotribune.com The cooperative relations between Venezuela and Vietnam have been strengthened to the point of becoming a "Comprehensive Association," as highlighted by the ambassador of the Asian country, Vu Trung My. | In an opinion article in which he recalled the 78 years since the independence of the Asian nation, the diplomat indicated that relations between both countries began on December 18, 1989, and were consolidated in 2007. | "Since then, we have regularly maintained exchanges of high-level delegations, generating political trust," stated Vu Trung My. | He highlighted that since the arrival of the Bolivarian revolut…
(2023-09-06). Commemorating 9/11: "Forewarnings", Bush Administration was Spreading Rumors "Prior to 9-11": Michael C. Ruppert. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). RICO Charges Attempt to Paint Stop Cop City Movement as a Criminal "Conspiracy" truthout.org In what may be a historic test case for law enforcement's ability to cast a wide net and indiscriminately criminalize autonomous protest, 61 people allegedly associated with the "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, Georgia, have been indicted under Georgia's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law by the state's Republican attorney general after a local Democratic prosecutor… |
(2023-09-06). Gas Agreement Between Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago Moves Forward Despite US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 5, 2023 | Earlier today, Reuters Last January, a Treasury Department
(2023-09-06). Three Reasons: Something Sinister with the Big Push for Electric Vehicles (EVs). globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). 'Our Major Interest Is Copper': Britain Backed Pinochet's Bloody Coup in Chile. orinocotribune.com By Mark Curtis — Sep 4, 2023 | When the Chilean military overthrew Salvador Allende's democratically elected government in September 1973, UK officials supported and worked with the new junta as it indulged in widespread atrocities, declassified files show. | ‚Ä¢ "For British interests… there is no doubt that Chile under the junta is a better prospect than Allende's chaotic road to socialism", the foreign secretary said | ‚Ä¢ "The prospects for British business in Chile are clearly much brighter under the new regime", Britain's ambassador in Santiago agreed. | ‚Ä&…
(2023-09-06). Syrian FM: Illegal Presence of US, Turkish Forces Will Eventually End. orinocotribune.com Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has stressed that US and Turkish illegal military presence in the Arab country will eventually end. | Speaking at a conference in Damascus on Monday, Mekdad said "Turkey knows that its withdrawal [from Syrian territories] is the sole way to restore ties between the two countries." | Turkey deployed forces in Syria in October 2019 in violation of the Arab country's territorial integrity. | Ankara-backed militants were deployed to northeastern Syria after Turkish military forces launched a long-threatened cross-border invasion in a declared attempt to push militants of the Kurd…
(2023-09-06). The Criminal Insanity of Climate Change: Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) Create Forest and Bush Fires, Destroying Entire Cities and Igniting Boats in the Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). How To Write And Talk About War, And How Not To. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). I Don't Care How Old Our Horribly Awful Elected Officials Are. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). Our Town and Everyone's Town Should Be Rallying for Peace. davidswanson.org
(2023-09-06). Turkey and France Are Unfriendly Neighbors in the Mediterranean Region. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). "Empire of Drugs": Taliban's Eradication of Opium Reveals Harsh Reality of U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Fundraising for Global Research's Anniversary: 22 Years of Courageous Reporting and Truth-Telling. globalresearch.ca Global Research was born on the same year the US embarked on its Global War on Terrorism. On September 9, 2001, just two days prior to the 9/11 attack, Prof. Michel Chossudovsky established what since has become a lifelong commitment. …
(2023-09-06). Canada's NDP Has Been Co-opted by Western Imperialism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Colombia's ranchers federation threatens to mobilize over land reform. colombiareports.com Colombia's controversial ranchers' federation Fedegan suggested to mobilize "ranchers solidarity brigades" in opposition to government efforts to empower landless farmers. The suggestion was rejected by President Gustavo Petro, who accused…
(2023-09-06). Estimated 24,000 jobs, $33B in investments at risk. albertapolitics.ca Due to Alberta Government's seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development.
(2023-09-06). First Person Singular: An Internationalist 
in Chile Fifty Years Ago. progressive.org I still have the cassette recording I made of Salvador Allende's
(2023-09-06). 'Brazil without Hunger': Lula launches New Plan to Lift Country out of Food Insecurity. resumen-english.org
(2023-09-06). Activists Storm Manchester Office of Sole Recruiters for Israel's Largest Weapons Firm. palestineaction.org
(2023-09-06). Federal Agency Recommends Making Weed Far More Legal. youtu.be
(2023-09-06). Biden Tries To Trick Black Voters Into Supporting Him. youtu.be
(2023-09-06). The Biden Administration's Relations With Israel Aren't Going To Change, Here's Why. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US government's long-held position of unconditional support for Israel is seemingly being placed under duress, due in large part to the current push from the regime in Tel Aviv towards a legal system overhaul. As Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, bars his ministers from traveling to Washington, speculation has arisen of a breakdown in
(2023-09-06). Science Continues To Prove COVID Jabs Are Destroying The Population & The PCR/PIC Illusion Is Back. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/6/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-09-06). Host of 'Going Underground' Says Collapsing U.S. Empire Is Unpredictable. leecamp.com
(2023-09-06). Sec of State Congratulates Coup Gov't On Free & Fair Elections. leecamp.com
(2023-09-06). Guatemala: Bernardo Arevalo is Accredited as Elected President. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) presented Bernardo Arevalo with his credentials as president-elect of Guatemala and Karin Herrera as vice president-elect. | RELATED: | "The magistrates of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal have become a bulwark to prevent attempts to assault the electoral authority from other State powers," Arevalo said. | The electoral authorities assured that their work will continue until…
(2023-09-06). Sao Paulo Biennial Exhibits Art Committed to Decolonization. telesurenglish.net Manuel Borja-Villel, the former director of the Queen Sofia Museum in Madrid, is one of the curators of the 35th Sao Paulo Biennial, a cultural event that brings together hundreds of artists from around the world who seek to make a difference and shape a decolonized world. | RELATED: | "The decolonizing movement in art is unstoppable and implies changes in the way of working. In general, institutions are hierarchical. Here we have tried to reve…
(2023-09-06). US Military Hegemony Backfires: XI Report. telesurenglish.net By launching wars and invading other countries, the U.S. military hegemony has brought disasters to the world while also causing serious damage to the United States itself. | RELATED: | The report, titled "Origins, Facts and Perils of U.S. Military Hegemony," was released by Xinhua Institute. It outlines the formation of the U.S. military hegemony, summarizes the means Washington adopted to maintain it, and delves into its peril…
(2023-09-06). We Will Recover the Ecuadorians' Well-Being: VP Candidate Arauz. telesurenglish.net During an interview broadcast by teleSUR on Tuesday, Andres Arauz, the vice-presidential candidate of the binomial headed by Luisa Gonzalez, explained the proposal for the transformation of Ecuador championed by the Citizen Revolution party. | RELATED: | Taking stock of the results of the presidential and legislative elections, Arauz began by explaining that the Citizen Revolution has recovered its presence at the national level. | "We hav…
(2023-09-06). Honduras registra cifras récord de migrantes rumbo a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Estados Unidos advierte que los viajeros que lleguen de manera irregular serán devueltos a sus países de origen.
(2023-09-06). India reacciona a ausencia de líderes en cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net El canciller indio señaló que la decisión de los líderes de Rusia y China no tiene que ver específicamente con la India.
(2023-09-06). Vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez llega a China. telesurtv.net Como parte de esta visita oficial, se espera que la vicepresidenta ejecutiva sostenga varias reuniones con diferentes representantes del Gobierno chino.
(2023-09-06). China y la Asean celebran su XXVI Cumbre en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Li dijo que China apoya firmemente la posición central de la Asean en la cooperación regional y su mayor papel en los asuntos internacionales.
(2023-09-06). Un tribunal desestima el mapa racista de redistribución de distritos de los republicanos de Alabama. peoplesworld.org BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Otra victoria en un tribunal federal en la que los votantes negros impugnaron con éxito una reasignación del Congreso manipulada por una mayoría republicana blanca, esta vez en Alabama, muestra que la Ley de Derecho al Voto (VRA) todavía tiene cierta influencia. Pero el propio fallo del tribunal, en el Tribunal de Distrito de …
(2023-09-06). Excarcelan con prisión domiciliaria a activistas salvadoreños. telesurtv.net No fueron llevados al Hospital porque en su última resolución donde dejó en firme la resolución del 23 de agosto, la jueza no puso que los llevaran.
(2023-09-06). Economía mexicana ha creado más de 620 mil empleos en 2023. telesurtv.net Por territorios, Quintana Roo y Nayarit fueron los estados que más puestos de trabajo crearon con un aumento anual de 7,5 por ciento.
(2023-09-06). Asciende a 22 cifra de muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net En Rio Grande do Sul fueron reportados 21 decesos y cerca de unos 4.000 de evacuados, mientras que en Santa Catarina hubo un muerto.
(2023-09-06). Venezolana Yulimar Rojas no participará en Juegos Panamericanos. telesurtv.net Yulimar Rojas dio a conocer su decisión y aclaró que la misma fue tomada "pensando en seguir brindando alegrías al país en los Juegos Olímpicos".
(2023-09-06). Sindicatos industriales se movilizan en Uruguay. telesurtv.net La central sindical uruguaya PIT-CNT refirió que "los reclamos fueron diversos, con fuerte énfasis en la situación que están atravesando los trabajadores de la industria de la carne".
(2023-09-06). Inundaciones dejan dos muertos en Estambul, Türkiye. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud de Türkiye, Fahrettin Koca, indicó que unas 12 personas fueron afectadas por la inundación en Estambul.
(2023-09-06). Presidente Arce entrega ampliación de represa Tijraska en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce explicó que este y otros proyectos similares buscan enfrentar la crisis climática…
(2023-09-06). Arauz resalta proyecto de la Revolución Ciudadana en Ecuador. telesurtv.net "Tenemos que mejorar nuestra estrategia, visibilizar un poco más nuestros contenidos programáticos, las propuestas, el plan de gobierno", dijo Arauz.
(2023-09-06). Uruguay confirma primer caso de gripe aviar en mamífero salvaje. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca informó que se detectó el primer caso de Influenza Aviar H5 en un mamífero salvaje en Uruguay.
(2023-09-06). Reportan dos muertos y tres desaparecidos por lluvias Bulgaria. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Nikolay Denkov precisó que entre los desaparecidos están dos mujeres y un hombre.
(2023-09-06). United Airlines suspende vuelos en EE.UU. por problema técnico. telesurtv.net United Airlines indicó que presentaron un problema tecnológico en todo el sistema.
(2023-09-06). Amplían mandato de tropas en la República Democrática del Congo. telesurtv.net En el medio del conflicto, la República Democrática del Congo ha acusado repetidamente a Ruanda, también miembro de la CAO, de apoyar a los rebeldes, lo que Kigali niega.
(2023-09-06). Más de 342 mil venezolanos regresan por el Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano seguirá respaldando, de forma humanitaria y gratuita, a todos los connacionales que deseen volver a su vida en Venezuela.
(2023-09-06). øPor qué se conmemora el Día de las Mujeres Indígenas. telesurtv.net ONU mujeres insta "a sancionar y erradicar todas las formas de violencia hacia ellas, incluyendo la violencia que impide y afecta su participación en la vida pública".
(2023-09-06). Niñas musulmanas son enviadas a sus casas por usar abayas en Francia. telesurtv.net Algunos sectores de la izquierda criticaron la medida a la que calificaron como una "policía de la ropa" y una decisión "característica de un rechazo obsesivo de los musulmanes".
(2023-09-06). Cuba denuncia red de tráfico de personas que opera desde Rusia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de la isla confirma que no forma parte del conflicto bélico en Ucrania.
(2023-09-06). Gobierno de Brasil demarcará nuevas tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño hizo el anuncio durante su programa para redes sociales "Conversa con el presidente".
(2023-09-06). España declara zona catastrófica áreas de recientes incendios. telesurtv.net El más importante de todos los incendios forestales constituyó el desatado en la Isla de Tenerife, con una afectación de 14.750 hectáreas de hasta 13 municipios.
(2023-09-06). ONU condena violaciones a DD.HH. en cruce migratorio panameño. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a una agencia de la ONU, la asistencia humanitaria tanto en Panamá como en Costa Rica sigue siendo "limitada" para hacer frente al éxodo.
(2023-09-06). Recuperan cuerpos de posibles víctimas del conflicto armado en Colombia. telesurtv.net La JEP recibió la solicitud de acreditación de 22 víctimas en el llamado Caso 04 "Situación territorial de la región de Urabá" y una en el Caso 03 "Falsos positivos".
(2023-09-06). Obreros metalúrgicos argentinos acordaron aumento salarial. telesurtv.net UOM constituye uno de los principales sindicatos del país, con unos 800 mil afiliados.
(2023-09-06). Registran formación de tormenta tropical Lee en el Atlántico. telesurtv.net La tormenta fue localizada a unos 2.115 kilómetros al este de las Antillas Menores, avanzando a 26 kilómetros por hora hacia el oeste-noroeste.
(2023-09-06). The Coup Against the Third World: Chile, 1973. dissidentvoice.org In anticipation of the fiftieth anniversary of the 11 September coup against Chile's Popular Unity government, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Instituto de Ciencias Alejandro Lipschutz Centro de Pensamiento e Investigación Social y Política release a new dossier analysing the coup and its effects on the Third World and non-aligned countries. On 11 …
(2023-09-06). Trabajadores de la construcción piden alza de salarios en Perú. telesurtv.net Después de siete reuniones, se rompió el diálogo entre la Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú (FTCCP) y la Cámara Peruana de la Construcción (Capeco).
(2023-09-06). México: La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres. indybay.org México | La defensa es por la vida y los territorios de las mujeres: | esperanza y dignidad al centro de las luchas…
(2023-09-06). Anunciarán nombre de candidato presidencial del oficialismo en México. telesurtv.net Según proyecciones, el excanciller Marcel Ebrard y la ex jefa de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, lideran las preferencias.
(2023-09-06). Tormenta Daniel deja un muerto y un desaparecido en Grecia. telesurtv.net La mayor cantidad diaria de lluvia, hasta las 20H45 (hora local), se registró en Zagora de Pelión.
(2023-09-06). Delegación de Caricom dialoga con primer ministro de Haití. telesurtv.net El encuentro se realizó en la residencia oficial de Ariel Henry. Se extendió por dos horas y el Ejecutivo aún no ha dado a conocer detalles.B…
(2023-09-06). Comienza cumbre de la Asean con Myanmar en la agenda. telesurtv.net Las conversaciones con dirigentes invitados ajenos al grupo comenzaran este miércoles, entre ellos está la vicepresidenta estadounidense, el primer ministro chino, y el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso.
(2023-09-06). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes atacaron durante la noche el campo de refugiados de Nour Shams en Tulkarem.
(2023-09-06). Líder golpista de Gabón se reúne con delegación africana. telesurtv.net Touadéra fue designado por la Comunidad Económica de los Estados Centroafricanos (Ceeac) "facilitador del proceso político" tras el golpe contra Ali Bongo Ondimba.
(2023-09-06). Arévalo es acreditado como presidente electo de Guatemala. telesurtv.net La presidenta del TSE, Irma Palencia, le entregó la acreditación a Arévalo, ganador del balotaje del pasado 20 de agosto.
(2023-09-06). Este verano se batió el récord mundial de calor más alto jamás medido. telesurtv.net En agosto, los organismos detectaron la temperatura media mensual de la superficie del mar más alta jamás registrada en todos los meses, con 20,98 °C.
(2023-09-06). Líder catalán pide amnistía para negociar investidura en España. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, el candidato del rey, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, no tiene los apoyos necesarios para la investidura a finales de este mes.
(2023-09-06). Prosiguen protestas contra la fiscal general de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Días atrás la Junta Directiva del Congreso de la República suspendió al partido Movimiento Semilla por orden de Orellana, pero esta medida no tuvo éxito.
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/23: Mark Levy-Songs of Political Satire & Struggle/Celebrate San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center | 48 S. Seventh Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2023-09-07). Bvlbancha Radio is Live on Traditional Houma Land. indybay.org Radio Bvlbancha! Seven years after Standing Rock we are back in the community on the ground, setting up and sustaining community lead radio! Community begins with communication. Being prepared for climate chaos is essential for the survival of our peoples and Earth. I'm so thankful to be here on the traditional lands of the Houma Nation in beautiful New Orleans! Back to the grass-roots where it matters and where it starts. Human rights include communication systems!
(2023-09-07). When the Torturer Is the Savior: Can BRICS Help Us Escape the West's Hegemony and Contradictions? orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud & Ramana Rubeo — Sep 5, 2023 | At the zenith of the mass Though some observers later
(2023-09-07). Saturday 9/9: Labor on the Move: Prospects and Challenges. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 10/8: Occupy SF – 10 Years On. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Geary Blvd…
(2023-09-07). Sunday 11/5: UUSF Forum: 350 Bay Area – Equitable Policies to Reduce Carbon Emissions. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, corner of Franklin or via Zoom: | zoom.us/j/97140437863?pwd=Y010MjNjbjB0bVBQWFFyRS9QMGFuUT09 | Meeting ID: 971 4043 7863. Passcode: 666316…
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/10: Community Art Build to End Fossil Fuels. indybay.org 350.org Sacramento office | 909 12th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-09-06). Monday 9/11: 19th Annual 9/11 Truth Film Festival. indybay.org Grand Lake Theatre | 3200 Grand Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2023-09-06). Watchdog: Cluster Bomb Deaths in Ukraine Are Highest in the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Educating the US Imperium: Australia's Mission for Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Sea launch 1st by Chinese private entity. ecns.cn Galactic Energy has become the first Chinese private company to carry out a sea-based launch mission.
(2023-09-06). Xi: Humanitarian cause unites us. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Tuesday the importance of humanitarianism in uniting different civilizations, saying that China is willing to work closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross to make significant contributions to promoting peace and progress for humanity.
(2023-09-06). SCO efforts for growth via rule of law hailed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is willing to work with other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote high-quality economic development through the rule of law, uphold regional peace and stability, and advance the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2023-09-06). Slow-moving Typhoon Haikui risks more damage. ecns.cn Typhoon Haikui made landfall in Dongshan county, Fujian province and Raoping county, Guangdong province on Tuesday, after making its way through Taiwan. The storm, bringing with it rain, wind and flooding, has so far led to two deaths and one missing.
(2023-09-06). Ministry: Immunity law aligns with world practices. ecns.cn China's first law on granting immunity to foreign states fully adheres to international law and is also consistent with the general practices of various countries, Beijing said on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). China praises ASEAN role in global growth. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Indonesia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and build a closer China-Indonesia community with a shared future, he said.
(2023-09-06). Digital trade seen as key to spur exports. ecns.cn Driven by technological advancements, policy support and evolving trends, digital trade will serve as a key force in bolstering China's exports and reducing business transaction costs, said scholars and government officials on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). New route facilitates biz ties for BRICS. ecns.cn A cargo vessel departed from a container terminal of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to Brazil on Monday, marking the first regular direct shipping route from the South China port to eastern South America.
(2023-09-06). Cooperation of media key for heritage protection. ecns.cn The key role of media cooperation in promoting Asian cultural heritage conservation, as well as the importance of amplifying Asia's voice, was emphasized at a forum on Tuesday in Beijing attended by media experts and heritage conservators from various Asian countries.
(2023-09-06). More easing expected to push growth of economy. ecns.cn China could carry out further property market easing and introduce more sizable fiscal support for infrastructure investment, in order to help the country's economic growth to pick up from the fourth quarter of this year, experts said on Tuesday.
(2023-09-06). Former finance head turns himself in after 25 years on the run. ecns.cn A former finance head in Heqing county, Yunnan province, who fled for 25 years for duty crimes, turned himself in recently.
(2023-09-06). Zhengzhou to subsidize new births. ecns.cn Zhengzhou, a city in Central China's Henan province, will subsidize new births in an effort to address the country's declining population.
(2023-09-06). Chinese Academy of Sciences amends regulations for academics. ecns.cn Academicians, the highest title bestowed on scientists in China, at the Chinese Academy of Sciences aren't allowed to publicly express academic opinions unrelated to their own field of expertise, according to a recently updated regulation.
(2023-09-06). China to launch monthlong national defense education campaign. ecns.cn
(2023-09-06). Man caught modifying car to look like fire truck, punished with 15 days in detention. ecns.cn A man in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, was punished with 15 days in detention for illegally modifying his car to resemble a fire department vehicle.
(2023-09-06). Chinese president meets Red Cross president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric Egger in Beijing on Tuesday. Xi spoke highly of the international humanitarian work carried out by the ICRC over the past 160 years since its founding and hailed its important contributions to world peace and progress.
(2023-09-06). Stamp collecting at Wuhan subway stations becomes trend. ecns.cn Farmers in Naomaohu Town of northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have seen a bumper harvest of Hami melons this year. "ÄÄ…
(2023-09-06). Over 10 pairs of twins enroll in a primary school in Chongqing. ecns.cn The new academic year has begun in China, with a primary school in Chongqing becoming famous with more than 10 pairs of twins.
(2023-09-06). The Kit Carson obelisk: Santa Fe's cult like worship of a genocidal human trafficker and murderer. mronline.org Historical analysis and context of the Kit Carson obelisk that was once again toppled in so-called Santa Fe, New Mexico.
(2023-09-06). Eastern European NATO Countries Fear Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-06). Monday 9/11: Songs, Chants and Drums to End Fossil Fuels Training Session. indybay.org HYBRID EVENT | Oakland: RSVP for in-person location | actionnetwork.org/events/songs-chants-and-drums-to-end-fossil-fuels-training-session | Zoom registration here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde-gpj0qH9fR55s9sT5WqXxHVYvoezmw…
(2023-09-06). Friday 9/15: Global Climate Strike in Mill Valley. indybay.org Intersection of Miller Ave & Camino Alto | Mill Valley, California 94941…
(2023-09-06). Friday 9/15: SF: End Fossil Fuels! Bike Ride Protest & Rally. indybay.org Meet at Great HWY and Judah Street | Ocean Beach, San Francisco | We will ride to JFK Drive, then head to Civic Center Plaza for speakers and music…
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/17: Mill Valley: Freedom Singers End Fossil Fuels Sing-A-Long Rally. indybay.org Plaza outside Depot Café and Bookstore | 87 Throckmorton Ave | Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2023-09-06). Selected Articles: Is the Almighty US Dollar About to Take a Fall? globalresearch.ca By The BRICS banking model, based as it is on a multipolar world with multiple currencies and lending arrangements, has offered an alternative to …
(2023-09-06). Calls grow to fix environment law's 'massive blind spot' on carbon emissions. greenleft.org.au
(2023-09-06). Cuban products and services attract Chinese citizens. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Several generations of Chinese citizens were interested in Cuban products and tours to Cuba, during the China International Fair on Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which ended on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). Solidarity and support for Cuba a mandate from Vietnam's heart. plenglish.com Hanoi, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity, support, and cooperation with Cuba are like a mandate from the heart and a consistent policy that never changes, Tran Ngoc Tam, Chairman of the Ben Tre Provincial People's Committee, affirmed on Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). Australian Parliamentarians Head To Washington To Lobby For Assange. popularresistance.org Six members of the Australian parliament will land in Washington D.C. on Sept. 20 armed with a bi-partisan agenda and the backing of an entire nation as they try to convince Congressmen and State and Justice Department officials that the American pursuit of Australian publisher Julian Assange is wrong and must be stopped. | The cross-party delegation will spend two days in the U.S. capital arguing Assange's case ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's state visit to the White House at the end of October, where it is expected that Assange will be brought up (as well as Australia being used to test U.
(2023-09-06). Waves Of Strikes Rippling Across The US Seem Big. popularresistance.org More than 323,000 workers — including nurses, actors, screenwriters, hotel cleaners and restaurant servers — walked off their jobs during the first eight months of 2023. Hundreds of thousands of the employees of delivery giant UPS would have gone on strike, too, had they not reached a last-minute agreement. And nearly 150,000 autoworkers may go on a strike of historic proportions in mid-September if the United Autoworkers Union and General Motors, Ford and Stellantis — the company that includes Chrysler — don't agree on a new contract soon. | This crescendo of labor actions follows a relat…
(2023-09-06). Lessons from Japan's 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake: Spread of Misinformation Would Lead to Violence and Unrest. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-09-06). Society of the self-righteous and Reactivating Love. indybay.org Love does not want to be owned. It does not allow itself to be put in chains or locked up in a museum. Love does not belong to anyone. It is there for everyone. The more we give it, the greater it becomes. We don't have to do anything but open the door to it. Our own resistance alone can keep love out.
(2023-09-06). What Does G20 Stand for? "Counterbalance", Emerging NWO", "Global Economic Architecture" … globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). US Maneuvers to Displace CELAC. orinocotribune.com By Sair Sira — Sep 1, 2023 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was established as a mechanism for political dialogue, aimed at creating a space for discussion among the 33 countries of the region, in order to address issues of common interest. These objectives contravened the strategic agenda of the United States, which has always seen the area not so much as in its sphere of influence but as its backyard. | In the first five years of its operation, and with the aforementioned objectives in mind, CELAC facilitated the addressing of a good number of issues that affected Latin Americ…
(2023-09-06). Venezuela and Vietnam Meet and Boost Bilateral Solidarity. orinocotribune.com The cooperative relations between Venezuela and Vietnam have been strengthened to the point of becoming a "Comprehensive Association," as highlighted by the ambassador of the Asian country, Vu Trung My. | In an opinion article in which he recalled the 78 years since the independence of the Asian nation, the diplomat indicated that relations between both countries began on December 18, 1989, and were consolidated in 2007. | "Since then, we have regularly maintained exchanges of high-level delegations, generating political trust," stated Vu Trung My. | He highlighted that since the arrival of the Bolivarian revolut…
(2023-09-06). Cuba and China evaluate results of cooperation in biotechnology. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The 12th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Biotechnology will review the results of cooperation between Cuba and China in this field, which is close to celebrating its 25th anniversary.
(2023-09-06). Ethiopia demands a common position on climate change in Africa. plenglish.com Nairobi, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) African countries need a strong common position on the issue of climate change and security, said the president of Ethiopia, Sahle-Work Zewde, at the first African Climate Summit.
(2023-09-06). International humanitarian law meeting ends in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Regional Meeting of the National Commissions for the Application of International Humanitarian Law (CONADIH) and Similar Organizations of America ends after two days of debates in Argentina.
(2023-09-06). Russian grain exports may surmount last year's figure. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Russia in the current 2023-2024 agricultural season can beat the record for grain exports reached the previous year, said the president of the Russian Grain Union, Arkady Zlochevski.
(2023-09-06). Sergey Lavrov arrives in Jakarta to attend East Asia Summit. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, arrived in Jakarta to attend the East Asia Summit, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reported.
(2023-09-06). Trafficking in persons focus regional forum in Panama. plenglish.com Panama City, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of prosecutors from 14 Latin American and Caribbean nations are holding their second day of meetings in order to agree on actions against crimes associated with irregular migration, such as human smuggling and trafficking, .
(2023-09-06). UN Secretary General: Rising temperatures demand increased action. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The rise in temperatures requires an increase in action as the planet has just experienced the hottest summer ever recorded, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned in a statement.
(2023-09-06). Venezuela strengthening strategic alliance with China. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The executive vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, is continuing an official visit to China with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties and the strategic alliance.
(2023-09-06). 'Our Major Interest Is Copper': Britain Backed Pinochet's Bloody Coup in Chile. orinocotribune.com By Mark Curtis — Sep 4, 2023 | When the Chilean military overthrew Salvador Allende's democratically elected government in September 1973, UK officials supported and worked with the new junta as it indulged in widespread atrocities, declassified files show. | ‚Ä¢ "For British interests… there is no doubt that Chile under the junta is a better prospect than Allende's chaotic road to socialism", the foreign secretary said | ‚Ä¢ "The prospects for British business in Chile are clearly much brighter under the new regime", Britain's ambassador in Santiago agreed. | ‚Ä&…
(2023-09-06). Sunday 9/24: Music for the Climate Revolution. indybay.org Bottom of the Hill, located at 1233 17th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-09-06). The Myth of NATO as a Defensive Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). Obreros metalúrgicos argentinos acordaron aumento salarial. telesurtv.net UOM constituye uno de los principales sindicatos del país, con unos 800 mil afiliados.
(2023-09-06). España declara zona catastrófica áreas de recientes incendios. telesurtv.net El más importante de todos los incendios forestales constituyó el desatado en la Isla de Tenerife, con una afectación de 14.750 hectáreas de hasta 13 municipios.
(2023-09-06). Trabajadores de la construcción piden alza de salarios en Perú. telesurtv.net Después de siete reuniones, se rompió el diálogo entre la Federación de Trabajadores en Construcción Civil del Perú (FTCCP) y la Cámara Peruana de la Construcción (Capeco).
(2023-09-06). Excarcelan con prisión domiciliaria a activistas salvadoreños. telesurtv.net No fueron llevados al Hospital porque en su última resolución donde dejó en firme la resolución del 23 de agosto, la jueza no puso que los llevaran.
(2023-09-06). ONU condena violaciones a DD.HH. en cruce migratorio panameño. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a una agencia de la ONU, la asistencia humanitaria tanto en Panamá como en Costa Rica sigue siendo "limitada" para hacer frente al éxodo.
(2023-09-06). India reacciona a ausencia de líderes en cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net El canciller indio señaló que la decisión de los líderes de Rusia y China no tiene que ver específicamente con la India.
(2023-09-06). Economía mexicana ha creado más de 620 mil empleos en 2023. telesurtv.net Por territorios, Quintana Roo y Nayarit fueron los estados que más puestos de trabajo crearon con un aumento anual de 7,5 por ciento.
(2023-09-06). Asciende a 22 cifra de muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net En Rio Grande do Sul fueron reportados 21 decesos y cerca de unos 4.000 de evacuados, mientras que en Santa Catarina hubo un muerto.
(2023-09-06). Venezolana Yulimar Rojas no participará en Juegos Panamericanos. telesurtv.net Yulimar Rojas dio a conocer su decisión y aclaró que la misma fue tomada "pensando en seguir brindando alegrías al país en los Juegos Olímpicos".
(2023-09-06). Vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez llega a China. telesurtv.net Como parte de esta visita oficial, se espera que la vicepresidenta ejecutiva sostenga varias reuniones con diferentes representantes del Gobierno chino.
(2023-09-06). China y la Asean celebran su XXVI Cumbre en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Li dijo que China apoya firmemente la posición central de la Asean en la cooperación regional y su mayor papel en los asuntos internacionales.
(2023-09-06). Anunciarán nombre de candidato presidencial del oficialismo en México. telesurtv.net Según proyecciones, el excanciller Marcel Ebrard y la ex jefa de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, lideran las preferencias.
(2023-09-06). Gobierno de Brasil demarcará nuevas tierras indígenas. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño hizo el anuncio durante su programa para redes sociales "Conversa con el presidente".
(2023-09-06). Líder golpista de Gabón se reúne con delegación africana. telesurtv.net Touadéra fue designado por la Comunidad Económica de los Estados Centroafricanos (Ceeac) "facilitador del proceso político" tras el golpe contra Ali Bongo Ondimba.
(2023-09-06). Sindicatos industriales se movilizan en Uruguay. telesurtv.net La central sindical uruguaya PIT-CNT refirió que "los reclamos fueron diversos, con fuerte énfasis en la situación que están atravesando los trabajadores de la industria de la carne".
(2023-09-06). Tormenta Daniel deja un muerto y un desaparecido en Grecia. telesurtv.net La mayor cantidad diaria de lluvia, hasta las 20H45 (hora local), se registró en Zagora de Pelión.
(2023-09-06). Inundaciones dejan dos muertos en Estambul, Türkiye. telesurtv.net El ministro de Salud de Türkiye, Fahrettin Koca, indicó que unas 12 personas fueron afectadas por la inundación en Estambul.
(2023-09-06). Honduras registra cifras récord de migrantes rumbo a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Estados Unidos advierte que los viajeros que lleguen de manera irregular serán devueltos a sus países de origen.
(2023-09-06). Presidente Arce entrega ampliación de represa Tijraska en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce explicó que este y otros proyectos similares buscan enfrentar la crisis climática…
(2023-09-06). Arévalo es acreditado como presidente electo de Guatemala. telesurtv.net La presidenta del TSE, Irma Palencia, le entregó la acreditación a Arévalo, ganador del balotaje del pasado 20 de agosto.
(2023-09-06). Arauz resalta proyecto de la Revolución Ciudadana en Ecuador. telesurtv.net "Tenemos que mejorar nuestra estrategia, visibilizar un poco más nuestros contenidos programáticos, las propuestas, el plan de gobierno", dijo Arauz.
(2023-09-06). Uruguay confirma primer caso de gripe aviar en mamífero salvaje. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca informó que se detectó el primer caso de Influenza Aviar H5 en un mamífero salvaje en Uruguay.
(2023-09-06). Reportan dos muertos y tres desaparecidos por lluvias Bulgaria. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Nikolay Denkov precisó que entre los desaparecidos están dos mujeres y un hombre.
(2023-09-06). United Airlines suspende vuelos en EE.UU. por problema técnico. telesurtv.net United Airlines indicó que presentaron un problema tecnológico en todo el sistema.
(2023-09-06). Registran formación de tormenta tropical Lee en el Atlántico. telesurtv.net La tormenta fue localizada a unos 2.115 kilómetros al este de las Antillas Menores, avanzando a 26 kilómetros por hora hacia el oeste-noroeste.
(2023-09-06). Fundraising for Global Research's Anniversary: 22 Years of Courageous Reporting and Truth-Telling. globalresearch.ca Global Research was born on the same year the US embarked on its Global War on Terrorism. On September 9, 2001, just two days prior to the 9/11 attack, Prof. Michel Chossudovsky established what since has become a lifelong commitment. …
(2023-09-06). UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? indybay.org UfP Annual Conference — Are We Already in World War III? | Thursday, 19 October, 2023, 18: 00 — 20: 00 (UK Time) | Are we already in World War III? | Can a Roadmap for Peace Change Culture of War to Culture of Peace | Chair — Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalists Association | Speakers: | Alfred de Zayas, Lawyer, Writer, Historian and an Expert in the Field of Human Rights and International Law (Switzerland) | Medea Benjamin, Political Activist, Co-Founder of CodePink, Author, War in Ukraine (USA) | Tony Robinson, Editor, Pressenza — An International News Agency and Author…
(2023-09-06). Homeless 73-year-old dies while being held in Arlington County jail in Northern Virginia. wsws.org Abonesh Woldegeorges was found unresponsive after being held in jail for two weeks, unable to afford the $500 bail.
(2023-09-06). Depp v. Heard on Netflix: A documentary about the widely followed defamation suit. wsws.org The three-part series expresses frustration as the #MeToo campaign suffered a humiliating and public trainwreck in the case.
(2023-09-06). Pakistan's IMF-dictated electricity price hikes spark mass protests. wsws.org The mass protests, which erupted outside the country's largely discredited political establishment, have caused increasing dismay and apprehension in the ruling class, which is haunted by the fear of a mass popular uprising akin to that which brought down Sri Lanka's government last year.
(2023-09-06). Canada's NDP Has Been Co-opted by Western Imperialism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-06). France and Cuba to boost parliamentary ties through visit. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of the National Assembly of France will travel tomorrow to Cuba in order to strengthen parliamentary ties and promote bilateral cooperation, communist deputy André Chassaigne announced.
(2023-09-06). Renowned Cuban artist to open personal exhibition in Havana (+Photos). plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban visual artist, Aristides Hernandez (Ares), is mounting his exhibition "Mestizo", which will be inaugurated next Friday at 4: 00 p.m. local time at the 23 and 12 St. gallery in Havana.
(2023-09-06). VI Meeting of Women Singers begins in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The VI Encounter of Women Singers "She and I" begins for a greater inclusion of young Cuban troubadours and with the intention of recovering lost meeting spaces.
(2023-09-06). Syrian Minister praises Prensa Latina's media work. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Information, Boutros Al-Halaq, praised today the objective coverage of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina about what has been happening in Syria since the beginning of the war imposed on this Arab nation in 2011.
(2023-09-06). Glyphosate sales fall as Bayer takes a €2.5 billion hit. nationofchange.org
(2023-09-06). Egypt reaffirms support for Palestine and refugee agency. plenglish.com Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement noted that Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he received its commissioner, Philippe Lazzarini. | During the meeting, Shoukry affirmed Cairo's full support for that agency, which is facing severe funding problems due to a fall in international donations. | The head of Egyptian diplomacy stressed the need to revive the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians and preserve the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including establishing an inde…
(2023-09-06). Asian cities for links with Cuba and other countries in the Americas (+Photos). plenglish.com Beijing Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Asia-Pacific network of United Cities and Local Governments today advocates for an inclusive cooperation that may allow trans-regional links with countries such as Cuba, member of the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2023-09-06). Cuba will enhance ties with its emigrants, Díaz-Canel said. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will continue to strengthen ties with its nationals abroad, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said today, recalling the so-called Dialogue of '78, promoted by the historic leader, Fidel Castro.
(2023-09-06). Maximum rainfall in Greece for 24 hours. plenglish.com Athens, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Rainfall of 600 to 800 millimeters in 24 hours fell in the Greek region of Magnesia (center), an unprecedented event in decades, according to experts.
(2023-09-06). Prime Minister congratulates Cuba's Personal Security Department. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero today congratulated the members of the Personal Security Department, on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of that force dedicated to protect the leaders of the Revolution.
(2023-09-06). The Havana Reporter /No 9 SEP 5, 2023. plenglish.com The September edition of THR proposes information on Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel's recent visit to African countries and his participation, on behalf of the G77 and China, in the BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. National topics on bankarization as a need of the economy; preparations for the holding of the G77 and China …
(2023-09-06). Scientists find direct link between polar bear cub survival rates and human-caused carbon emissions. nationofchange.org The new study connects the number of Arctic ice-free days to specific quantities of emissions and determines how these ice-free days can impact polar bear cub survival rates.
(2023-09-06). Este verano se batió el récord mundial de calor más alto jamás medido. telesurtv.net En agosto, los organismos detectaron la temperatura media mensual de la superficie del mar más alta jamás registrada en todos los meses, con 20,98 °C.
(2023-09-06). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela visita banco de los Brics en China. telesurtv.net Rodríguez y Rousseff se reunieron para fortalecer e impulsar la cooperación económica.
(2023-09-06). Amplían mandato de tropas en la República Democrática del Congo. telesurtv.net En el medio del conflicto, la República Democrática del Congo ha acusado repetidamente a Ruanda, también miembro de la CAO, de apoyar a los rebeldes, lo que Kigali niega.
(2023-09-06). Israel asesina a un niño palestino de 17 años en Jericó. telesurtv.net Israel se hizo con el control de Cisjordania ocupada en 1967, durante la Guerra de los Seis Días, y desde entonces mantiene una larga ocupación militar y colonización sobre este territorio.
(2023-09-06). Ascienden a 28 los muertos por ciclón extratropical en Brasil. telesurtv.net La Defensa Civil comunicó que, del total de decesos, 27 fueron contabilizados en el estado de Rio Grande do Sul.
(2023-09-06). Jugadora española denuncia a presidente de Federación ante fiscalía. telesurtv.net Según fuentes judiciales, Hermoso presentó denuncia ante Fiscalía General para "proteger la privacidad de la víctima".
(2023-09-06). Delegación de Caricom dialoga con primer ministro de Haití. telesurtv.net El encuentro se realizó en la residencia oficial de Ariel Henry. Se extendió por dos horas y el Ejecutivo aún no ha dado a conocer detalles.B…
(2023-09-06). Cumbre Africana sobre el Clima culmina en Kenia. telesurtv.net El pacto pide "reducción de emisiones" y solicita desarrollar políticas para "atraer inversiones locales, globales y regionales".
(2023-09-06). Más de 342 mil venezolanos regresan por el Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano seguirá respaldando, de forma humanitaria y gratuita, a todos los connacionales que deseen volver a su vida en Venezuela.
(2023-09-06). Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality. aclu.org All students have a right to an equal education, but students of color — particularly Black and Brown students and students with disabilities, have historically been marginalized and criminalized by the public school system. The ACLU has been working to challenge unconstitutional disciplinary policies in schools, combat classroom censorship efforts that disproportionately impact marginalized students, and support race conscious admission policies to increase access to higher education. | Let's break down why education equity is critical to the fight for systemic equality. |
(2023-09-07). Friction Among Nuclear Powers May Escalate into Open Conflict in Asia-Pacific – Russia's Deputy FM. sputnikglobe.com BISHKEK (Sputnik) — The potential for conflict among nuclear powers could escalate into an open military confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov cautioned on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). FSB Prevents Terrorist Attacks by Ukrainian Saboteurs Ahead of Elections in DPR. sputnikglobe.com DONETSK (Sputnik) – Employees of the Russian Federal Security Service's (FSB) Directorate for the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) have found a weapons cache in the city of Dokuchaievsk, which was planned to be used to carry out terrorist attacks by Ukrainian saboteurs ahead of the elections in the region for September 8-10, FSB has told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Georgia Attorney General Hits 61 'Cop City' Protesters With Racketeering Charges. sputnikglobe.com The proposed facility, dubbed "Cop City" by opponents, has been the cause of tensions for more than two years in Atlanta. In January, a protester was shot at least 57 times by police who claim they were fired on even though an autopsy revealed that the activist, Manuel Esteban Paez "Tortuguita" Teran, did not have gunpowder residue on his hands.
(2023-09-07). Google Will Require Election Advertisers to Disclose AI-Generated Content. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Google will require election advertisers to disclose data on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content that may inauthentically depict real or realistic-looking people and events from mid-November, the company announced.
(2023-09-07). Home is Where You Make It. sputnikglobe.com During a visit to his beach house in Rehoboth, Delaware, on Sunday US President Joe Biden told reporters that he was not on vacation while at the swanky residence.
(2023-09-07). Japan Launches Lunar Lander aka 'Moon Sniper' Into Space. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – A Japanese H-IIA carrier rocket with Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) and a satellite dubbed the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) launched Thursday from Tanegashima Space Center, according to the broadcast of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
(2023-09-07). Macron Says Participation of Russian Athletes in Olympics Should Not Be Politicized. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the politicization of the possible participation of Russian athletes in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
(2023-09-07). NATO Expects Members to Increase Defense Spending by Over 8% This Year. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO expects its member states to increase their defense spending by more than 8% this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Pentagon Nixes Test of First-Ever US Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon. sputnikglobe.com Seeking to catch up to Russia and China, the Pentagon's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon has a reported range of over 1,725 miles and travels at roughly five times the speed of sound.
(2023-09-07). Projected US Budget Deficit Growth to Have 'Many Nasty Consequences' on US Economy. sputnikglobe.com With America's budget deficit due to rise significantly, POTUS' recent claims that Bidenomics 'is working' hold no water, Professor Rodney Shakespeare, a renowned political commentator and binary economist, told Sputnik.
(2023-09-07). Putin's Speech at G20 Summit Via Videoconference Not Planned – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning to address the participants of the upcoming G20 summit via a videoconference, all work will be done by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Russian Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Bryansk Regions & Rostov-on-Don. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air defense forces in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don destroyed two drones overnight, one crashed outside the city and another one in the city center, damaging vehicles and injuring one person as a result, Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev clarified early Thursday.
(2023-09-07). Special Counsel May Indict Hunter Biden by End of September in Gun Charge Dispute. sputnikglobe.com The development follows the appointment of David Weiss by US Attorney General Merrick Garland, who tasked Weiss with investigating Hunter Biden after a plea deal between Hunter and federal prosecutors fell apart, pushing the case closer to trial.
(2023-09-07). Trump Held Liable in Second E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case. sputnikglobe.com The Wednesday decision means that a federal jury, in a trial scheduled for January, will focus solely on determining the amount of money Trump must pay as damages for making defamatory statements against Carroll.
(2023-09-07). Two People Killed While Trying to Infiltrate French Base in Chad – Source. sputnikglobe.com TUNIS (Sputnik) – Two people were killed and about 15 were injured while trying to enter the French military base in the Chadian city of Faya-Largeau after the incident with the death of a soldier, a local informed source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
(2023-09-07). Moscow Rubbishes US Claims of Depleted Uranium Shells Being 'Non-Radioactive'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The White House's claims that depleted uranium ammunition is not radioactive are nonsense, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2023-09-07). US to Send More Cluster Munitions to Ukraine in Near Future — Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is going to send another batch of cluster munitions to Ukraine in the near future to support Kiev's counteroffensive attempt, US news outlet reported on Thursday, citing unnamed US officials.
(2023-09-07). Russia continues to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus — senior diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov refrained from further commenting on the nature of the preparations being made and the deadlines for completing the assigned tasks, citing the lack of relevant instructions…
(2023-09-07). Risk grows of open military clash erupting among nuclear powers in Asia-Pacific — diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that progress in nuclear disarmament and nuclear arms control is impossible without respecting the principle of equal and indivisible security…
(2023-09-07). US supplying depleted uranium weapons to Kiev qualifies as criminal act — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, "hundreds of materials have been compiled and dozens of discussions have been conducted involving leading experts, environmental activists, medical doctors, and specialists in the chemical interactions in nature between minerals and living beings"
(2023-09-07). Russia insists CSTO members prioritize holding drills with their allies — senior diplomat. tass.com Earlier, the Armenian Defense Ministry announced that the South Caucasus country will hold a joint military exercise, Eagle Partner 2023, with the United States on Armenian soil on September 11-20…
(2023-09-07). Dollar up to 98.3 rubles, euro up to 105.63 rubles on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan grew by 4.1 kopecks, reaching 13.44 rubles…
(2023-09-07). Trade turnover between Russia, China up 32% in January-August to $155 bln. tass.com In July-August, trade turnover between the two countries increased by 6.8%…
(2023-09-07). British American Tobacco sells business in Russia. tass.com When the transfer of business is completed, the new structure will be known as the ITMS Group…
(2023-09-07). Russian stocks up as Thursday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was up by 0.12% at 98.24 rubles, the euro was down by 0.14% at 105.32 rubles…
(2023-09-07). Rating agency expects Russian banks' 2023 profit to surpass $26 bln. tass.com It is noted that even with the neutral result of transactions on the forex market, the maintained ability of credit organizations to earn interest and fee income will enable the sector to show record profit above 2.6 trillion rubles…
(2023-09-07). Port infrastructure facilities damaged in Odessa Region. tass.com According to Oleg Kiper, efforts are being made to repair damages…
(2023-09-07). Another Ukrainian drone shot down in Bryansk Region — defense ministry. tass.com The ministry said earlier that a Ukrainian drone was downed in the Bryansk Region at about 6: 30 a.m. Moscow time…
(2023-09-07). Russia maintains contact with US on humanitarian issues, no dialogue on rest — diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, the United States shows reluctance to discuss subjects that are meaningless without Russia, which shows that other things are a priority for Washington…
(2023-09-07). Western pressure on Russia balancing on edge of direct military conflict — senior diplomat. tass.com Sergey Ryabkov also lamented that the NATO allies "chose to pursue a non-stop malicious expansion and efforts toward military and geopolitical absorption of territories in the zone of Russia's essential interests in an assertive way"
(2023-09-07). Ukrainian forces attack Zaporozhye Region's Energodar with drones — operational services. tass.com It is specified that the main blow came to the 14-storey residential building…
(2023-09-07). Lavrov points to risks of Asia-Pacific region's militarization driven by NATO penetration. tass.com According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the attention was also brought to the ASEAN system of coordination in the spirit of constructive, non-politicized dialogue and creative cooperation…
(2023-09-07). Ukrainian army loses 100 men in Zaporozhye area overnight — acting governor. tass.com The Russian forces destroyed nine artillery pieces, two mortars, two tanks and three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight…
(2023-09-07). Press review: Blinken in surprise visit to Kiev and US, Armenia to hold joint army drills. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 7th…
(2023-09-07). Journalists from unfriendly countries not accredited to Eastern Economic Forum — Kremlin. tass.com The 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will be held in Vladivostok on September 10-13, 2023…
(2023-09-07). Moscow airports operating normally after partial restrictions on flights — watchdog. tass.com Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that air defense forces had thwarted a drone attack on Moscow in the Ramenskoye municipal district…
(2023-09-07). Pentagon cancels flight test of first US hypersonic missile. tass.com According to the media, the decision raises questions about the program's schedule and whether the US Army can meet its goal of declaring the weapon initially combat capable by September 30…
(2023-09-07). NATO has no proof UAV wreckage in Romania was from deliberate Russian attack. tass.com "We are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg added…
(2023-09-07). Baku concentrates troops on border with Armenia, near Nagorno-Karabakh — Armenian PM. tass.com Nikol Pashinyan urged the international community and UN Security Council member countries to take serious steps to prevent another explosion of tensions in the region…
(2023-09-07). Turkish firms ready to participate in supply of 1 mln tons of grain from Russia to Africa. tass.com According to the source, Turkey has sufficient capacities for processing such amount of grain into flour for further deliveries to the African continent…
(2023-09-07). Ukraine's former PM Azarov says Ukrainian losses could top 500,000 people by end of year. tass.com "They deliberately record people that were killed as missing in order not to pay welfare," Nikolay Azarov stressed…
(2023-09-07). G20 agree to grant membership to African Union — Bloomberg. tass.com This decision stems from the wish to give the AU members a greater say on global issues…
(2023-09-07). Chinese Feminists Face Paradoxical State Policies. internationalviewpoint.org Struggles for women's rights, and the state's responses, have shifted over the history of the People's Republic of China. In an initial period of socialist state feminism, the Chinese Communist Party celebrated "women's liberation" and offered child-friendly services to facilitate women's entry into the workforce. During the era of post-socialist economic modernization, services were curtailed, shifting family responsibilities back to women and reinforcing patriarchal norms. Most recently, a form of made-in-China feminism has emerged, characterized by everyday resistance to prevailing gender expectations. Now, th…
(2023-09-06). Rubiales' kiss creates political storm. internationalviewpoint.org Dave Kellaway provides an in-depth analysis of the controversy surrounding Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales and his inappropriate behaviour towards women's national team player Jenni Hermoso, examining the machismo culture underlying Rubiales' actions and the strong backlash against him. | – | / |
(2023-09-06). Climate Change, Record Temperatures, and Human Fatalities. internationalviewpoint.org How many people are dying due to climate change? How does climate change cause death, and what are some of the omissions, deceptions, and confusions about fossil fuels, climate change, and mortality? | – |
(2023-09-06). Saudi Arabia and Iran exchange ambassadors after seven-year fallout. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). Turkey flash floods leave at least four people dead. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-06). Astronomers Make Furthest-Ever Measurement of Galaxy's Magnetic Field. sputnikglobe.com By studying the early universe, astronomers hope to unlock new secrets about how and why structures like stars, galaxies, and black holes formed in the wake of the Big Bang, and the fundamental forces of physics that made them possible.
(2023-09-06). At Least Two People Killed as First Downpour in Months Hits Istanbul, Floods Subway Station. sputnikglobe.com ISTANBUL (Sputnik) – The first downpour in many months hit Istanbul on Wednesday night, causing floods in several districts, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2023-09-06). Two Suspects Arrested for Damaging Great Wall of China With Excavator. sputnikglobe.com The Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau has said the actions of the arrestees had caused "irreversible" damage to the integrity and security to part of the Great Wall. It is claimed the damage has affected the structural integrity of this section of the Great Wall and it is "beyond repair," the state-run newspaper reported.
(2023-09-06). 'Bad Decision All Around': Ex-Pentagon Officials Blast US Move to Send Ukraine Depleted Uranium. sputnikglobe.com Two former longtime Pentagon officials told Sputnik they would "not have recommended" US President Joe Biden decide to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium rounds, saying it was a "sign of desperation" amid Kiev's failed counteroffensive, which US officials touted as the final act of the conflict.
(2023-09-06). Biden Abuse Accuser Tara Reade Reveals She Received Temporary Asylum in Russia. sputnikglobe.com Reade served as a Senate staffer in then-Senator Joe Biden's office from December 1992 to 1993, during which time she says he assaulted her sexually in the basement of a Washington, DC, Senate office building. Reade is one of eight accusers that came forward during the 2020 campaign cycle.
(2023-09-06). Combat Brotherhood 2023 Drills Show Eurasian Security Alliance Can Repel 'Any Attacks'. sputnikglobe.com More than 2,500 servicemen and over 500 pieces of military hardware from the armed forces of CSTO countries are involved in the drills that are being conducted in the Brest, Grodno and Minsk regions of Belarus.
(2023-09-06). French Court Reportedly Rejects Request for Julian Assange to Apply for Asylum in France. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – A French court has reportedly rejected a request to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to apply for asylum in France, serving his prison sentence in a facility in the United Kingdom.
(2023-09-06). Goldman Sachs Grows Confident US Will Avoid Recession Next Year. sputnikglobe.com After record breaking inflation and several bank failures, many economists predicted the United States was headed toward a recession; however, that trend has started to reverse. Last week, the Federal Reserve's staff forecasted the economic downturn was unlikely.
(2023-09-06). Israeli Researchers Find Four 1,900-Year-Old Swords Hidden Inside Cave. sputnikglobe.com Scientists initially made the new discovery two months back while exploring the same location in which researchers previously uncovered a stalactite with an inscription.
(2023-09-06). Mysterious Golden Orb Discovered Off Alaska Coast Baffles Scientists. sputnikglobe.com The enigmatic find, which occurred on August 30 during the Seascape Alaska 5 expedition, has evoked comparisons to the beginnings of a horror movie or an episode of "The X-Files."
(2023-09-06). NASA's Lunar Orbiter Captures Chandrayaan-3's Historic Moon Landing Site. sputnikglobe.com The image, taken just days after the epic lunar touchdown on August 23, reveals the lunar lander Vikram as a bright blip amidst the rugged lunar terrain. The brilliance is attributed to the interaction between the lander's rocket plume and the lunar regolith.
(2023-09-06). New F-35s Delayed Again to April 2024 Over Software Problems to Fire Weapons. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Lockheed Martin will once again delay its delivery of the latest upgraded versions of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the US armed forces because of continued problems in the software needed to fire its weapons, the company said in a Wednesday statement.
(2023-09-06). Pentagon Offers New Details on AI-Powered Programs Intended to Counter China. sputnikglobe.com The first pilotless vehicles were developed by the United Kingdom and the United States during World War I but they were not used during the conflict. Reconnaissance drones were first used on a mass scale in Vietnam. However, deadly drone use exploded during the United States' war on terror, first being used in Afghanistan in 2001.
(2023-09-06). Russian Army Gets Upgraded BMP-2M Infantry Fighting Vehicles. sputnikglobe.com The High-Precision Systems holding company (part of Rostec) has supplied the Ministry of Defense with a new batch of modernized BMP-2M infantry fighting vehicles containing Russia's"Berezhok" (or "Coast") fighting compartments, the press service of the state corporation reported.
(2023-09-06). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in Jakarta for East Asia Summit. sputnikglobe.com JAKARTA (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta on Wednesday to take part in the 18th East Asia Summit (EAS), scheduled for September 7, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2023-09-06). Russian Troops Kill Up to 30 Azov Battalion Militants Near Krasny Liman. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian troops fired at militants of Ukraine's Azov battalion* near the Serebryanskoye forestry, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the press center of Russia's Center Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
(2023-09-06). Russia's Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Drone Over Bryansk Region. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) -Russian air defenses have thwarted Kiev's attack by destroying a Ukrainian drone over the Navlinsky district of the Bryansk region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said early Wednesday.
(2023-09-06). Tropical Storm Lee Likely to Turn Into 'Major Hurricane' by Week's End. sputnikglobe.com Lee is the 13th named storm in the Atlantic this hurricane season. To date, only four other years on record have had 13 or more named storms by September 5: 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2020.
(2023-09-06). UK Confirms Challenger 2 Tank's Destruction, Says Not Planning to Send Replacement. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed on Wednesday that a UK Challenger 2 battle tank had been destroyed by Russian forces in the military operation zone, adding that London is not going to send a new tank as a replacement.
(2023-09-06). US Court Hands Proud Boys Leader 22-Year Prison Sentence Over Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. sputnikglobe.com Enrique Tarrio, who has been behind bars since his arrest in 2022, was convicted earlier this year by a Washington, DC jury on multiple charges, including those related to him leading a failed plot to prevent the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 US presidential election.
(2023-09-06). US Schoolgirl Digs Up 34 Million-Year-Old Whale Skull in Alabama. sputnikglobe.com The newly-discovered carnivorous whale lived during the Eocene Epoch (56 to 33.9 million years ago), a period when sea levels were higher and the area of present-day Alabama was flooded by a shallow ocean.
(2023-09-06). Venezuela's Army Evicts Over 11,000 Illegal Miners From Yapacana National Park. sputnikglobe.com MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – The armed forces of Venezuela, as part of the ongoing operation in the Yapacana National Park in the state of Amazonas since July 1, detected and deported over 11,000 miners engaged in illegal extraction of resources.
(2023-09-06). White House Rejects 'Ridiculous Claim' That Staffers Treat Biden 'Like a Baby'. sputnikglobe.com At 80, Joe Biden is the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States. The first book covering his time as president is nearing its release and published excerpts have already begun to alarm some observers.
(2023-09-06). Wintershall Dea plans to complete withdrawal from Russia by mid-2024. tass.com January 17 Wintershall Dea announced its intention to leave Russia…
(2023-09-06). Dollar exceeds 98 rubles on Moscow exchange for first time since August 15. tass.com The Chinese yuan gained 0.26%, reaching 13.414 rubles…
(2023-09-06). Working groups on gas hub unlikely to produce quick results — source. tass.com It is noted that the gas hub project was aimed at international customers and, therefore, it would require "serious work with supplies and buyers," as well as legislative amendments and initiatives…
(2023-09-06). Ruble up slightly following Central Bank's decision on sale of foreign currency. tass.com As of 9: 49 a.m., the dollar was down by 0.4% at 97.51 rubles, the euro was down by 0.23% at 104.67 rubles…
(2023-09-06). Russian stocks move to negative territory. tass.com Meanwhile, the dollar exchange rate was down by 0.15% at 97.76 rubles, the euro was up by 0.05% at 104.96 rubles…
(2023-09-06). North magnetic pole studies due at Arctic station in Lena River delta. tass.com Scientists will be involved in applied research in the areas of renewable energy, materials and geotechnical monitoring in the Arctic conditions…
(2023-09-06). Alrosa-Gas to build gas treatment unit for thermal power plant. tass.com A 200-km long gas pipeline will connect the gas treatment unit with the 550 MW Novolenskaya Thermal Power Plant to be build in Yakutia by Inter RAO Group…
(2023-09-06). China plans to reach goal of $200 bln trade turnover with Russia ahead of time — envoy. tass.com According to Zhang Hanhui, trade turnover between China and Russia "reached $131.4 bln" year-to-date…
(2023-09-06). Teams working on gas hub unlikely to achieve quick results — Turkish energy sector source. tass.com The hub will require that "a large volume of work be performed with vendors and buyers, and for the optimization of legal norms," the source noted…
(2023-09-06). Russian air defenses shoot down fixed-wing drone above Bryansk Region. tass.com According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the attack was carried out on September 5 at about 23: 40…
(2023-09-06). At least one killed by flash floods caused by downpour in Istanbul. tass.com It happened in the Basaksehir region…
(2023-09-06). Explosions heard in south Ukraine's port cities of Reni, Kilia. tass.com There is currently an air alert in the region…
(2023-09-06). Over 2,000 voting stations to open in Moscow on September 8-10. tass.com Muscovites will be able to vote in several ways: online, through electronic terminals, paper ballots or at home…
(2023-09-06). Zelensky's Crimea law aimed at distracting attention from military failures — Russian MP. tass.com Leonid Slutsky believes that "the return of the peninsula has become an obsession" Zelensky and his government…
(2023-09-06). Russia, US ties unlikely to mend ties in near future — ambassador. tass.com Staffers of the Russian Embassy in Washington's consular department are holding a visiting session in San Francisco…
(2023-09-06). Buildings, port infrastructure damaged in Ukraine's Odessa Region. tass.com An air raid warning was issued for the entire territory of Ukraine earlier in the day…
(2023-09-06). Russian foreign minister arrives in Jakarta to participate in East Asia Summit. tass.com It was reported earlier that Sergey Lavrov would hold a series of meetings with regional partners and officials from multilateral organizations during his visit…
(2023-09-06). Ukrainian drone shot down above west Russia's Bryansk Region, no injuries — governor. tass.com It is noted that no damage or casualties occurred…
(2023-09-06). At least five blasts sound in Kiev, eyewitnesses say. tass.com An air raid alert was in effect in Kiev for almost two hours…
(2023-09-06). US unwilling to discuss unblocking agricultural exports from Russia — embassy. tass.com "Russia is ready to consider the possibility of resuming the 'grain deal' as soon as systemic tasks aimed at promoting Russian agricultural export are solved," the statement stressed…
(2023-09-06). Ukrainian army loses up to 100 troops over 2 days near Novodonetskoye. tass.com Denis Pushilin noted that the Ukrainian army is preparing reserves of several hundred people to bolster the group in this sector of the frontline…
(2023-09-06). Russia's battlegroup East foils Ukrainian attempt to cross river in DPR. tass.com According to Oleg Chekhov, the Smerch multiple rocket launcher struck the concentration of the 31st Ukrainian mechanized brigade northeast of Vremevka…
(2023-09-06). Lavrov to meet with his Indian, Laotian counterparts in Jakarta — Russian diplomat. tass.com Maria Zakharova also pointed out that "Indonesian President Joko Widodo's gala dinner, which will be attended by all the heads of delegations that have arrived to participate in the East Asia Summit," is scheduled for Wednesday evening…
(2023-09-06). Ukrainian forces shell Russia's Belgorod Region more than 40 times over day. tass.com The Ukrainian units also dropped shrapnel munition from a drone on Solntsevka and Klimovoye…
(2023-09-06). Soyuz MS-24 to fly to ISS under super-short flight scheme. tass.com The blastoff is scheduled for 6: 44: 36 p.m. Moscow time on September 15…
(2023-09-06). ISS partners ready to continue working at space station — Roscosmos. tass.com The board emphasized "the role of the International Space Station in providing an environment to develop and test technologies and engineering solutions in support of long-term space exploration, as well as serving as a proving ground for an increase in the commercialization of low Earth orbit"
(2023-09-06). FSB detains man passing data on Rostov Region's military facility to Ukraine. tass.com According to the FSB, the man collected information about one of the region's military facilities and passed it on to his Ukrainian handler by messenger…
(2023-09-06). UN General Assembly begins its 78th session in New York. tass.com The event will culminate in the High-Level Week, which will take place September 19-25 and will bring together leaders and foreign ministers from around the world…
(2023-09-06). Army chief to head Sudan's delegation to 78th UN General Assembly. tass.com The delegation will also include Acting Foreign Minister Ali Sadiq…
(2023-09-06). Explosions heard in Ukraine's Odessa Region. tass.com An air alert was issued in the region…
(2023-09-06). US politician dismisses administration's claims about transparency of military aid to Kiev. tass.com "This is a joke funnier than any Zelensky could have written in his prior career as a comedian," Vivek Ramaswamy said…
(2023-09-06). Swiss-based NGO unveils large-scale corruption schemes in Odessa. tass.com Also, the organization reported about the "the biggest reported corruption scheme" that that saw 1 million tons of grain exported via "a raft of intermediary (and mostly fictitious) companies"
(2023-09-06). Blinken arrives in Kiev, Ukrainian media say. tass.com Antony Blinken last visited Ukraine in September 2022…
(2023-09-06). Ukrainian commander reports complex situation on three segments of line of engagement. tass.com Over recent days, Ukrainian media outlets have been reporting that Kiev was forced to redeploy its reserves from the country's south to the east…
(2023-09-06). Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Note Cut in Oil Production Will Stabilize Market – Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman noted that reduction in the oil production will stabilize the global market during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
(2023-09-06). NATO monitors present at CSTO exercise in Belarus. tass.com Five joint and special drills are to be conducted within the framework of the CSTO operational-strategic exercises Combat Brotherhood – 2023 held in Belarus from September 1 to 6…
(2023-09-06). Russian agricultural exports reaching $28 bln YTD — Agriculture Minister. tass.com It is noted that agricultural exports as of 2023 year-end can total $42 bln at the least…
(2023-09-06). Russian Finance Ministry not eyeing dirham-denominated bonds — department director. tass.com It is noted that the priority is given to the project of floating yuan-denominated bonds…
(2023-09-06). Russian Finance Ministry interested in floating yuan bonds — department director. tass.com "The interest is definitely in place because we have initiated the project of floating government bonds in the yuan as early as in 2014," Denis Mamonov added…
(2023-09-06). Russia gives assent to Nigel Casey as London's candidate for British ambassador to Moscow. tass.com According to the diplomatic agency, Great Britain had requested the Foreign Ministry's approval of the appointment in spring…
(2023-09-06). Press review: Africa to get seat at G20 table and US warned away from placing nukes in UK. tass.com Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 6th…
(2023-09-06). Dedicated station to be built for communicating with ISS Russian segment, Roscosmos says. tass.com The Orion-C station will be tested after installation is completed, the company noted…
(2023-09-06). Joint US-Armenia military exercise to be held in Armenia on September 11-20. tass.com According to the statement, the purpose of the exercise is "to increase the level of interoperability of the unit participating in international peacekeeping missions"
(2023-09-06). Blinken to announce more than $1 bln in aid to Kiev regime — TV. tass.com It is noted that Blinken's visit is taking place amid Ukraine's counteroffensive moving much slower than anticipated…
(2023-09-05). EU expected to put squeeze on Africa at G20 given Russian, Chinese leaders' absence. tass.com The sources say that the EU seeks to guarantee the African Union full G20 membership, not just permanent guest invitee status…
(2023-09-07). The Federal Government Is Evolving on Marijuana — But Not Fast Enough. otherwords.org Nearly a year ago, the Biden Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970, different drugs are regulated or prohibited according to their placement in five different "schedules." | The federal government currently puts marijuana in Schedule 1 — the most restrictive level, which it shares with heroin, ecstasy, and other drugs. By definition, subs…
(2023-09-06). Why Access to Education is Key to Systemic Equality. aclu.org All students have a right to an equal education, but students of color — particularly Black and Brown students and students with disabilities, have historically been marginalized and criminalized by the public school system. The ACLU has been working to challenge unconstitutional disciplinary policies in schools, combat classroom censorship efforts that disproportionately impact marginalized students, and support race conscious admission policies to increase access to higher education. | Let's break down why education equity is critical to the fight for systemic equality. | dummyvar2
(2023-09-07). Murder, Corruption, Fraud and Felons at LAVC Exposed in 2020. indybay.org In 2020, a Twitter account @Laccdw published a thread exposing just how bad things were at Los Angeles Valley College. It was shut-down two weeks before the LACCD Board of Trustees Election.