(2024-09-02). China and Africa agree to expedite green cooperation. ecns.cn Officials from China and Africa gathered in Shanghai last week to launch a new initiative aimed at accelerating green development and combating climate change.The Shanghai Action Initiative on Sustainable Energy Transition and Green Investment and Financing was unveiled during a roundtable forum held ahead of this week's 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
(2024-09-02). China and Africa unite to accelerate the transition to green energy. tvbrics.com 
Countries unveil a series of joint initiatives to combat climate change…
(2024-09-02). On our climate-challenged planet, only some deaths really matterÔøº. nationofchange.org Wealthy victims make headlines — while the wealthy still living stall the moves that could protect us all.
(2024-09-02). Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression | After the brief 'breath of freedom' of the Hirak, the mandate of Abdelmadjid Tebboune, candidate for re-election in September, has been marked by human rights violations | | A student-led anti-government demons…
(2024-09-02). Climate Change Weekly #517: Net Zero Efforts Destroying Forests and Reefs. wattsupwiththat.com "It has been assumed by modern scientists (and popularized by the recent preference for alarmist narratives) that reefs could not favorably withstand these environmental conditions—nor such rapid change," writes No Tricks Zone in reporting on the study "However, new data suggest coral reef growth was 'substantial and active' during this interval, which also characterizes the modern reef growth in this region."
(2024-09-02). New plan for illicit crop substitution agreed in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government and former guerrillas of the extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces-People's Army (FARC-EP) agreed on a new implementation route for the National Program for the Substitution of Illicit Crops (PNIS) of the Final Peace Agreement.
(2024-09-02). Biden and Harris call for escalation of Gaza genocide following death of six Israeli hostages. wsws.org As air strikes on hospitals continued in Gaza and the Israeli military stepped up its assault on the West Bank, Democrats and Republicans demanded retaliation for the death of six more Israeli hostages.
(2024-09-02). Palestinian filmmakers accuse Hollywood of "dehumanization" wsws.org The list of signatories includes many significant figures, such as Hany Abu-Assad, Farah Nabulsi, director of the well-received The Teacher, and other notables such as Elia Suliman.
(2024-09-02). Palestinian filmmakers accuse Hollywood of "dehumaniziation" wsws.org The list of signatories includes many significant figures, such as Hany Abu-Assad, Farah Nabulsi, director of the well-received The Teacher, and other notables such as Elia Suliman.
(2024-09-02). Israeli Drone Strike Kills a Palestinian, Injures Another, Near Jenin. imemc.org 
An Israeli drone strike killed a young Palestinian man and injured another, on Sunday, in the town of Silat al-Harithiya, northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank. Media sources said the army assassinated the young man, Laith Marwan Shawahna, 18, and injured another, on Sunday night, after targeting them with a missile fired from …
(2024-09-02). Israeli Forces Assassinate a Palestinian in Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated, on Sunday, a Palestinian young man and injured another, in separate incidents in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces assassinated the young man, Mohannad Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Aswad, 34, after besieging a home in the center of Hebron city on Sunday afternoon. Sources added that after …
(2024-09-02). Israeli Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians and closed roads in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the city of Hebron and abducted Ihsan Yaqeen Maraqa, and his son, Firas, in addition to his brother Islam, and Nidal Abu Afifa and his son, Yazan. …
(2024-09-02). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians after assaulting and wounding one of them near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said several military jeeps invaded Al-Biereh city, stormed and searched homes in the Al-Baloa neighborhood, and abducted a Palestinian, Osama Gharib Al-Jamzawi, 45, leading to protests. They added that …
(2024-09-02). Without U.S. aid, Israel would have struggled to fight in Gaza beyond a few months. haaretz.com A senior air force officer also tells Haaretz about the international cooperation that thwarted Iran's attack in April and delivered a preemptive strike on Hezbollah in August, amid efforts for Israel to decrease this dependence…
(2024-09-02). Tulane University in New Orleans upholds suspension of anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org Tulane University doubles down on vindictive suspension of student anti-genocide protesters who participated in an encampment last spring.
(2024-09-02). This week in history: September 2-8. wsws.org Puerto RIcan nationalists freed; Ford pardons Nixon; MacArthur hails US rule in Japan; Saudi massacre near Mecca…
(2024-09-02). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-09-02). Arms sales from Serbia to Israel spike. haaretz.com At least 15 flights from Serbia landed at Israeli Air Force base; Customs data shows arms trader exported 23 million euros worth of arms to Israel…
(2024-09-02). Leading Arab Israeli soccer team's game scrapped after fans clash over national anthem. haaretz.com Bnei Sakhnin's players refused to return to the field after their fans clashed with those from Hapoel Be'er Sheva…
(2024-09-02). Israel Police release pictures proving Ben-Gvir and aides invited to fire advanced weapons. haaretz.com In August 2023, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a special unit's training base, where, in an extraordinary act, he, his chief of staff, and driver were allowed to operate advanced weapons. Only a court petition by Haaretz resulted in disclosing the photographs of the extraordinary incident.
(2024-09-02). 'The community is thirsty for it': Southern Israel's largest hospital gets a new LGBTQ clinic. haaretz.com When Inbar Izhak proposed opening the first gynecology clinic for the queer community in Soroka hospital, she got 'insane tailwind' from people wanting safe, informed care. For the clinic's leading doctor, Iris Shoham, the work feels spiritual: 'Like God's in the room'…
(2024-09-02). How did the six Israeli hostages in Gaza die? The Arab world can't decide. haaretz.com Speculation is rife on social media, with some saying Hamas executed the hostages as part of its psychological warfare battle against Israeli society, while others veered into denialism, blaming Israel for their deaths…
(2024-09-02). Israel's General Strike: Who's working and who's not. haaretz.com The general strike, launched to support calls to sign a hostage deal, began on Monday morning…
(2024-09-02). Hostages' execution should be a moment of reckoning for Netanyahu's supporters. haaretz.com Public sentiment is ultimately what will decide whether one of the darkest chapters in Israel's history ends now, or whether we allow ourselves to be pulled down the abyss by Netanyahu and his far-right allies…
(2024-09-02). Thousands attend funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage murdered by Hamas. haaretz.com General strike across Israel begins, hours after hundreds of thousands took to the streets in protest ‚ñ 25 remain in custody following Tel Aviv protest ‚ñ Austin to Gallant: Hamas leaders must be held accountable ‚ñ Biden, Harris to meet negotiating team, White House says ‚ñ Over a thousand attend NYC vigil for six hostages murdered by Hamas…
(2024-09-02). Israel's blood-soaked cabinet won't stop unless Sunday's powerful protests continue. haaretz.com Much like the hours following October 7, it is increasingly clear that Netanyahu is completely dysfunctional, and that his personal and political survival is a thousand times more important than the lives of the hostages.
(2024-09-02). Australian doctors warn dialysis patients are receiving third-world care. wsws.org "Soon we may be forced to deny these life-sustaining treatments to patients who need them to stay alive, or to choose patients who can stay on haemodialysis while others die."
(2024-09-02). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson demands "sacrifices" to pay for $1.2 billion school budget gap. wsws.org The Democratic Party is overseeing a historic assault on public education in the nation's third largest school district.
(2024-09-02). Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules cancellation of local elections violates democratic rights. wsws.org Postponing last year's local elections by President Wickremesinghe, just nine months after the 2022 mass uprising, was a reactionary attempt to maintain his unstable regime and implement IMF austerity.
(2024-09-02). Far-right Alternative for Germany achieves over 30 percent in Saxony and Thuringia state elections. wsws.org For the first time since the end of the Nazi dictatorship, a right-wing extremist party has become the largest party in a German election.
(2024-09-02). Dana Corp. announces closure of auto parts plant in Lima, Ohio, destroying 280 jobs. wsws.org The shuttering of the more than 50-year-old plant is part of a broader attack on jobs across the industry, including nearly 2,500 cuts at Stellantis's Warren Truck plant near Detroit.
(2024-09-02). Thai opposition party turns to right after being anti-democratically dissolved. wsws.org The party's refusal of call protests and rallies to defend basic democratic rights reflects its fear that the opposition could spiral out of control, draw in the working class and threaten bourgeois rule.
(2024-09-02). Stop the bank boycott of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei! Donate now! wsws.org On 28 June, Postbank, which was taken over by Deutsche Bank in 2009, terminated the SGP's account, which it had maintained for over 50 years, without providing any reason.
(2024-09-02). "The war's not over": Dakkota workers seething after UAW rams through contract with threats of lockout. wsws.org The rebellion of Dakkota workers has kept coming into conflict with the pro-company UAW bureaucracy, which has worked to sabotage, isolate and break the strike from the very beginning.
(2024-09-02). Supreme Court rejects Biden's appeal to lift injunction on student debt relief plan. wsws.org The US Supreme Court last week rejected the Biden administration's request to lift an injunction on its latest student debt relief plan, called "SAVE," with the plan remaining on hold indefinitely until litigation is resolved.
(2024-09-02). The political issues confronting workers on Labor Day. wsws.org In the final two months of the elections, both parties, the Democrats and Republicans, are engaged in a massive political deception.
(2024-09-02). Management safety violations preceded crash of UPS driver who suffered heat stroke behind the wheel, co-worker says. wsws.org The non-fatal crash followed the deaths of two other UPS workers in the Dallas, Fort Worth area, including driver Luis Grimaldo on August 6.
(2024-09-02). American Academy of Pediatrics updated guidelines encourage kids experiencing "mild" diarrhea and vomiting to attend school. wsws.org The AAP's recent guidance has no scientific merit but reflects the ruling class policy of mass infection and reinfection that prioritizes profits over public health.
(2024-09-02). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government threatens mass expulsions of migrants and refugees. wsws.org The law and order speech Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gave in Dakar, Senegal could have been given by any right wing politician.
(2024-09-02). Pacific Islands Forum approves Australia's anti-China policing plan. wsws.org Amid the escalating US-led confrontation with China, the Pacific Islands Forum approved a far-reaching policing initiative that will strengthen Canberra's strategic position in the region.
(2024-09-02). The Paedeng Festival: Where Cultural Celebration Meets Taste. pressenza.com 
by: Mark B. Libio | Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Cordillera Mountains, the Ibaloi people have long celebrated their rich cultural heritage through vibrant festivals. One such celebration, the Paedeng Festival, is a unique event that showcases the Ibaloi's love for food, dance, music, and community. This article delves into the fascinating world of the Paedeng Festival, exploring its origins, traditions, and the significance it holds for the Ibaloi people. | A Gastronomic Delight | The Paedeng Festival derives its name from the "paedeng," a small fish that is native to the Agno River. This humb…
(2024-09-02). The Corporate Agenda Behind Carbon Farming. globalresearch.ca This article was originally published in February 2023. It is based on a
(2024-09-02). Russian journalist Sergey Mikhaylov sentenced to 8 years in prison. bbc.com
(2024-09-02). Paramilitary group kidnaps, demands ransom for Sudanese journalist. radiotamazuj.org
(2024-09-02). For safer streets, Philly advocates have legislative priorities for fall session. whyy.org
(2024-09-02). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-09-02). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-09-02). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-09-02). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-09-02). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-09-02). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-09-02). To get people to put down their phones while driving, make it a game, Penn study suggests. whyy.org
(2024-09-02). 'Convalescence' at Philly's Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Several years ago, Pepón Osorio started losing weight. A lot of weight. Too quickly. He got concerned. | The first object visitors encounter at Osorio's new, immersive installation at Jefferson Hospital, "I had lymphoma," he said. "A rare case of lymphoma: mantle cell lymphoma." | Artist Pepón Oso…
(2024-09-02). Former Childcare Worker Pleads Guilty to Historic Child Abuse Crimes. devdiscourse.com Former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith on Monday pleaded guilty to raping, sexually abusing, and exploiting dozens of girls under his care in Australia and Italy.
(2024-09-02). Pedro Almodóvar's English-Language Debut Shines at Venice Film Festival. devdiscourse.com Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has made a striking return to the Venice Film Festival with his latest feature, 'The Room Next Door,' premiering Monday evening. This film, which stars acclaimed actors Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, marks Almodóvar's much-anticipated English-language debut, a significant milestone in his storied career.
(2024-09-02). Jharkhand Government Doctors Accept Biometric Attendance Amid Assurances. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, Jharkhand government doctors have agreed to adopt the biometric attendance system after reaching an understanding with the authorities concerning their 15-point charter of demands. The medics commenced marking their attendance via the biometric system on Monday, a representative of the association confirmed.
(2024-09-02). Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit Injures Seven. devdiscourse.com Seven people were injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker unit operating in a rented house in Nagal Guru village, Jandiala. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, around 25 kilometers from Amritsar city, police reported on Monday.
(2024-09-02). Major Drug Haul in Assam: Yaba Tablets Worth Rs 30 Crore Seized. devdiscourse.com In a significant drug bust, authorities in Assam's Cachar district seized Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 30 crore and apprehended three suspects, officials reported on Monday.
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi Highlights Problems of Transport Workers and Calls for Tourism Revitalization in Wayanad. devdiscourse.com Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in a Monday post, highlighted the plight of Delhi bus drivers and conductors, pointing out their lack of social security, stable income, and permanent jobs. Gandhi shared his experiences during a bus ride in the capital, discussing the daily challenges faced by these workers.
(2024-09-02). AAP MLA Alleges Misuse of ED Amidst Election Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a fresh political row, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has alleged that his home was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), leading to Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj accusing the Central government of misusing investigative agencies to exert pressure on AAP ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the capital.
(2024-09-02). Unlocking the Mysteries: Recent Breakthroughs in Dream Research. devdiscourse.com Nottingham Trent University Nottingham (UK), Sep 2 (The Conversation) Throughout history, humans have questioned the purpose of dreams, a topic that continues to intrigue modern scientists.
(2024-09-02). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-09-02). General strike in Tel Aviv, other cities amid anger over failed truce talks. presstv.ir A general strike is underway across the Israeli-occupied territories, where protesters are demanding a deal that would free captives being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-02). First election win for German far-right since WWII after AfD win. newarab.com 
"We are ready and willing to talk to all parties," the Alternative for Germany (
(2024-09-02). Xi holds talks with South African president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a state visit.
(2024-09-02). (W.E. Talk) Former Australian Ambassador to China Geoff Raby: In what ways are China and Australia highly complementary. ecns.cn As China-Australia relations continue to improve and stabilize, how can the two sides seize the opportunity to actively promote exchanges and cooperation in economy, trade, education and culture to achieve sustained, healthy and stable development of bilateral relations? Geoff Raby, former Australian ambassador to China, recently gave an exclusive interview to W.E. Talk at China News Service to offer his explanation of these issues.
(2024-09-02). Chinese President talks with African counterparts ahead of Focac 2024. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping met here with his counterparts from Guinea, Eritrea and Seychelles in the framework of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac 2024).
(2024-09-02). 10,000 US hotel workers strike over Labor Day weekend. aljazeera.com Workers walk off the job in eight US cities over pandemic-era cost-cutting measures.
(2024-09-02). Bernie Sanders leads charge to block $20 billion arms sale to Israel. nationofchange.org Senator Bernie Sanders pledges to introduce a resolution to halt a massive U.S. arms deal with Israel, responding to widespread criticism of American complicity in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Oct 7 Attack and Testimony of Ex-Israeli PM Yair Lapid. ummid.com The testimony of present-day leader of the opposition and former Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid has added to the already fierce controversy on whether at the highest levels in the country there was foreknowledge of the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
(2024-09-02). 'Huge, Historic' Strikes At Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, And Omni Hotels. popularresistance.org Thousands of hotel workers in twelve cities across the U.S. have authorized strikes at Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Omni hotel properties that are locked in unresolved contract negotiations. Hotel workers with the UNITE HERE union voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing strikes in Baltimore, Boston, Honolulu, Greenwich, Kauai, New Haven, Oakland, Providence, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle. Strikes may occur any time following the expiration of contracts. Contracts in some cities have already expired, while the rest expire by the end of the month. | Workers are calling for higher wages, fair…
(2024-09-02). Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States. democracynow.org 
In 1980, historian Howard Zinn published his classic work, A People's History of the United States. The book would go on to sell over a million copies and change the way many look at history in America. We begin today's special with highlights from a production of Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States, where Zinn introduced dramatic readings from history. We hear Alfre Woodard read the words of labor activist Mother Jones and Howard's son Jeff Zinn read the words of an IWW poet and organizer Arturo Giovannitti.
(2024-09-02). "Donald Trump Is a Scab": UAW President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris & Attacks Corporate Greed. democracynow.org 
We end our Labor Day special with Shawn Fein, the president of the United Auto Workers. In August, he addressed the Democratic National Convention. Midway through his speech, Fain took off his jacket to show that he was wearing a T-shirt that read "Trump is a scab."
(2024-09-02). Wang Yi says China ready to deepen political trust with South Africa. ecns.cn China is ready to work with South Africa to strengthen strategic communication and deepen political mutual trust to take bilateral cooperation to a new level, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday.
(2024-09-02). What Food Not Bombs Really Does. indybay.org "We are seeking to end hunger and poverty not just feed it." | says Keith McHenry. | If you're ready to join the movement, there are 7 steps.
(2024-09-02). Open letter to Italian Professor Mauro Carlo Zanella, regarding his recent trip to Ukraine. pressenza.com Dear Mauro, thank you for your interest in my country, like you I am a teacher (at least according to my title), a non-professional journalist and an aspiring humanist. Also thank you for remembering Vittorio Arrigoni, whom I also admire. | I am writing to you and making this public because I think that the journalistic word, in these times of confusion and total manipulation, is already a lifeline or a weapon of mass destruction and the non-existent "objective neutrality" that has always been used for the worst media lies, now seems like a bad joke. | I am also writing to you because I do not believe in "serious…
(2024-09-02). Cuban singer-songwriters Liuba Maria Hevia and Amaury Perez in DR. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The concert "Caribbean Symphony" will bring together local artists and Cuban singer-songwriters Amaury Pérez and Liuba María Hevia, who are already in the Dominican Republic, both announced on social media.
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-09-02). Outrage as Muslim elderly man assaulted on train near Nashik – Watch video. ummid.com A shocking incident of an elderly Muslim man being beaten by co-passengers on a train near Nashik district of Maharashtra has sparked widespread outrage.
(2024-09-02). Was Jesus God or Prophet? ChatGPT asked, its answer is … ummid.com A student asked the ChatGPT to read the Bible and answer if Jesus was a God or Prophet solely based on the Bible.
(2024-09-02). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-09-02). An Arms Embargo on Israel is Not a Radical Idea — It's the Law. scheerpost.com 
A protester holding up a sign calling for an arms embargo on Israel. (photo: social media) | By Yoana Tchoukleva / As Israel launches its
(2024-09-02). Can the US Federal Reserve Really Control Inflation? scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-02). 'Europe's Long Rightward Lurch Continues' as Germany's AfD Projected to Win. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-02). The California Supreme Court Should Help Protect Your Stored Communications. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-02). US Press Loses Interest as Winners of French Election Aren't Allowed to Take Power. scheerpost.com 
The US corporate media have largely ignored the constitutional crisis in France, where President Macron refuses to respect the recent election results, leaving the country without a legitimate government for nearly two months. Despite the historic impasse, media coverage remains subdued. Macron's claims of preserving "institutional stability" go unchallenged, while the left coalition's willingness to compromise is questioned, with little critical reporting from major news outlets. Despite sparse coverage by some outlets, there is a lack of comprehensive reporting on the situation.
(2024-09-02). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-09-02). Report reveals damage to Xianbin Reef by Philippines. ecns.cn The scientific expedition team conducted material analysis of coral debris from the six cays of Xianbin Reef and found no terrestrial material input, proving that the cays are naturally formed.
(2024-09-02). CPJ condemns Hong Kong's conviction of 2 Stand News editors for sedition. reuters.com
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-09-02). Revised textbooks arrive in schools. ecns.cn Newly revised textbooks emphasizing traditional Chinese culture, national security and practical skills are being introduced this fall semester in primary and middle schools across China, the Ministry of Education announced.
(2024-09-02). Unlock Chinese Cities | Xuyi crayfish: From county delight to worldwide demand. ecns.cn Beer, evening breeze, and crayfish—these are the ultimate summer trio. In east China's Jiangsu province, there's a small county renowned for its crayfish, with an annual production reaching 120,000 tons, slightly over the weight of the Eiffel Tower! How did this county transform from a poor area to a global crayfish hub? Follow us to discover the extraordinary story of Xuyi!
(2024-09-02). Israeli lawyers threaten to charge ICC prosecutor for misconduct. newarab.com 
The pro- The UKLFI wrote to Khan last week, according to The Telegraph, saying he will be reported to the UK Bar Standards Board unless he agrees to review the evidence against Isra…
(2024-09-02). Neuland Rebellen interview with Oskar Lafontaine, former German finance minister and chairman of the SPD party. pressenza.com German tanks firing on Russians at Kursk lose again while Ukraine puts its integrity in increasing danger | War means workers killing workers and German manufacturing is paying for acts of terrorism against the German people because of Germany's weak government | Resistance to the new global war in Germany is waning, lies are dominating, double and triple standards are emerging — imagine how the German media would react if Kiev looked like Gaza? | Constantly crossing 'red lines' is a very dangerous game for the West. Putin is being incredibly prudent] | How did you perceive the attack on Kursk? What was…
(2024-09-02). How Simba Cement is supporting the construction sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simba Cement continues to redefine Uganda's construction industry by offering top-quality cement at unmatched prices, setting a new standard for the sector. As the company scales its operations with the region's largest clinker manufacturing plant in West Pokot, Kenya, Simba Cement is empowering builders, contractors, and homeowners to undertake diverse …
(2024-09-02). The Unthinkable Is Happening. Genocide Is Being 'Normalized'. globalresearch.ca For almost 11 months the world has been seeing documented evidence from Gaza—in the form of videos or ground-based reports—of the most horrible killings of innocent persons including a large number of women and children. Nearly 52,000 people have been …
(2024-09-02). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). What are Israel's protests and general strike about — and how big are they? aljazeera.com The largest since the start of the war, protests underscore the anger against PM Netanyahu over captive deaths in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Pensacola CWA Workers Stand Strong Against AT&T. popularresistance.org Pensacola, FL — On a humid August morning, the sound of car horns fills the air up and down Davis Highway, each honk a note of solidarity for more than 25 members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3109. These workers, standing firm outside the AT&T worksite, are part of the largest strike currently unfolding in the United States, a powerful labor struggle involving over 17,000 CWA members across nine southeastern states. Their picket line is just one of four in the far-west of Florida's panhandle. | The strike was called as a direct response to AT&T's bad faith tactics during co…
(2024-09-02). Yunnan's largest freswater lake comes back to life. ecns.cn Once heavily polluted, Dianchi Lake — the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan province — has seen a resurgence in tourism after local government's efforts to protect the environment and restore the ecosystem.
(2024-09-02). Turkey signs decade-long liquid gas deal with energy giant Shell. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey signs decade-long liquid gas deal with energy giant Shell | Ankara plans to re-export the LNG to the Balkans and Europe, as it tries to position itself as a regional energy hub | | While Ankara is still largely reliant on gas imports, it is positioning itself as a regional energy hu…
(2024-09-02). Pakistan's Largest IT Festival Concludes With Anticipated $500 Million Economic Impact. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). Israel shuts down as general strike calls for deal with Hamas. middleeasteye.net 
Israel shuts down as general strike calls for deal with Hamas | National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he will do everything possible to stop a ceasefire and captives deal from being reached | | A woman protester is manhandled by an Israeli police officer as thousands rally against the…
(2024-09-02). Israeli forces continue devastating assault on West Bank's Jenin. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Deir Abu Deif, east of Jenin, early Monday and detained two young men. Another man from the town of Yamoun and former prisoner Yahya Al-Zubaidi were also detained. | Two Palestinians were killed on Sunday near the city…
(2024-09-02). Russia's Donbass Offensive Picking Up Steam. sonar21.com 
Russians Advancing on Selidovo | If this was a boxing match and there was a competent referee, this war would be called over — Technical Knock Out (TKO). The carnage Russia is inflicting on Ukraine is growing with each passing day. A year ago, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported an average of 700 Ukrainian casualties a day. Now, that number exceeds 2,000 a day — killed and wounded. The problem confronting Ukrainian commanders is the lack of trained reserves that could be plugged into failing battle lines. Ukraine has no viable system or plan in place to recruit and train 30,000 new soldiers ev…
(2024-09-02). Israeli forces cause serious damage to West Bank stadium. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) posted a video to Facebook on Sunday showing major damage to part of the facility. |
(2024-09-02). As a Gaza genocide survivor, I fear another Nakba in West Bank. newarab.com 
For the last seven days, the occupied West Bank has been a living nightmare. From Jenin to Tulkarem and Tubas, Israeli soldiers, tanks and military vehicles have tramped over Palestinian life, killing Life itself has been slammed shut. Roads have been destroyed and entry routes into refugee camps have been blockaded, restricting the movement of rescue and defence crews — the injured must now fend for themselves. | Just like us in Gaza, the p…
(2024-09-02). US to present Israel with Gaza ceasefire deal ultimatum: report. newarab.com 
ceasefire deal for Gaza, The Washington Post has reported, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to agree a truce that would bring Israeli captives home. | A senior US official said that Washington is in discussions with their Egyptian and Qatari counterparts about a proposed deal to be presented to Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the coming weeks. | They added that if both sides fail to accept the proposal, it could signal the end of the US-led negotiations. | US President Joe Biden<...
(2024-09-02). October 4-13 — RESISTING GENOCIDE: Week of Action — Boycott for Palestinian Liberation. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is an endorser and participant in this call. We urge all organizations to join in the week of action by endorsing the call and organizing actions and events — a day within the week will be specifically dedicated to the liberation of Palestinian prisoners! INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF ACTION OCTOBER 4-13, …
(2024-09-02). Lebanese Forces chief denounces Hezbollah fight with Israel. newarab.com 
The head of the Christian political party In a speech attacking the Shia Muslim group, Samir Geagea, who heads the main Christian bloc in parliament, accused
(2024-09-02). Will Iran retaliate against Israel or hold back. newarab.com 
(2024-09-02). Biden ordered Gaza pier construction despite USAID concerns. newarab.com 
Aid workers at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) warned A new report by the inspector general of USAID shows the organisation highlighted several reasons why the project would be destined for failure due to logistics an…
(2024-09-02). Israel's Main Labor Union Calls Strike To Pressure Netanyahu on Hostage Deal. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-02). Israel set for general strike after Gaza captives found dead. newarab.com 
(2024-09-02). Israeli airstrike kills Mohammed al-Halimi, TikTok influencer. newarab.com 
"Let me show you the details of my new day during the war in Al-Halimi, who used to mix seriousness and humour in all his videos, did not know that this video would be his last, and tens of thousands of followers would grieve him soon afte…
(2024-09-02). Israeli police use stun grenades, skunk water on protesters. newarab.com 
The mass protests and a general strike in Israel were triggered a day after Israel announced the Israeli army retrieved the bodies of Activists, including families of the…
(2024-09-02). Palestinian father from Gaza dies in Israel jail 'after torture'. newarab.com 
A Palestinian father-of-seven from The CDA and th…
(2024-09-02). Strike against Netanyahu begins as Israel continues bombing Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-09-02). Why are Israelis on strike and how did Netanyahu respond. newarab.com 
Thousands of Israelis Hundreds of people in Haifa held up traffic by protesting at a busy intersection, while services were disrupted across the country as Israeli workers attempt to force the government to agree a Gaza truce deal, which follows the discov…
(2024-09-02). Israel Paralyzed by General Strike and Protests Over Hostage Deaths. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). Survey: Israelis Divided Over Confidence in Leadership and War Strategy. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). Algeria arrests 4 'Moroccan spies' before presidential elections. newarab.com 
Just a week before the presidential election, On Sunday, 1 September, the public prosecutor in the city of Tlemcen, northwestern Algeria and near the Moroccan borders, announced the arrest of sev…
(2024-09-02). Algeria joins the BRICS New Development Bank. newarab.com 
The decision was taken on Saturday and announced by NDB chief Dilma Roussef at a meeting in Cape Town, By joining "this important development institution, the financial…
(2024-09-02). Gaza: Over 80,000 children vaccinated against polio on first day. newarab.com 
More than 80,000 children received Despite
(2024-09-02). Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather. newarab.com 
Iran's final investigation into the May helicopter crash that killed president The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on a fog-shrouded mountainside in northern Iran, The main cause of the helicopter crash…
(2024-09-02). Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in 27 years. newarab.com 
This upcoming census is Iraq's first in 27 years and represents a significant u…
(2024-09-02). Joint US-Iraqi operation raises concerns over US forces' role. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-02). Libya people-trafficking kingpin sanctioned by UN assassinated. newarab.com 
A former head of Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as Al-Bidja, was killed Sunday in the town of Sayyad, 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the capital
(2024-09-02). Mo Salah key to Liverpool FC's thrashing of Manchester United. newarab.com 
Salah bagged a goal and provided two assists in the Merseyside club's 3-0 away victory over their North West rivals, who now languish in 14th place in the Premier League. | After a closely fought initial ten minutes, Liverpool had a goal disallowed but despite the disa…
(2024-09-02). Taliban, UN say committed to engagement post-morality law outcry. newarab.com 
A Taliban government spokesman has said the Afghan authorities were committed to engagement with the international community after a The United Nations and the European Union have
(2024-09-02). Tunisia police arrest presidential candidate as tension rises. newarab.com 
(2024-09-02). Houthi Attack Hits Red Sea Vessel; Fire Still Burning on Oil Tanker Sounion. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). 1-7 October, Madrid: The Line of Resistance and Liberation — Conference, Mobilization and Public Events — Register Now! samidoun.net 
Invitation to participate in the annual conference of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement THE LINE OF RESISTANCE AND LIBERATION 1 — 7 October 2024 Madrid, Spain Register here Under the slogan "From the River to the Sea….victory for our people and our Palestinian resistance, " the Masar Badil invites you to participate in …
(2024-09-02). Beyond Bombs and Bullets: The Full Tally of Gaza's Dead. counterpunch.org 
The impact of losing access to healthcare is starkly illustrated by the example of pregnant women in Gaza, estimated at 50,000 when the war began. Many have miscarried and are having stillbirths, faced C-sections with unsensitized equipment and without anesthetic, while increasing numbers of newborns are "simply dying," according to the World Health Organization, because starving mothers are giving birth to critically underweight babies.
(2024-09-02). Legendary Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey: One of Her Last Interviews on Strategies for Workers to Win. democracynow.org 
As part of our Labor Day special, we remember the longtime labor organizer and scholar Jane McAlevey, who died in July at the age of 59. She dedicated her life to empowering rank-and-file workers, training tens of thousands around the world to effectively strengthen their unions. She gave one of her last interviews to Democracy Now! in April after she announced she was entering hospice. "We like to win," says McAlevey, "and we like to teach workers how to win. What are the methods? What is it we can do?"…
(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. uwidata.com 
By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks the end of …
(2024-09-02). Ukrainian Drone Attacks on 16 Russian Regions Show 'Potential To Inflict Serious Damage'. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). Egypt emphasises the need to invest in culture. tvbrics.com 
The vision aims to leverage Egypt's rich cultural heritage and creative industries to generate economic and social returns…
(2024-09-02). Delhi reduces environmental pollution by 45%. tvbrics.com 
All pollution-prone industries have shifted 100 per cent to compressed natural gas…
(2024-09-02). Saudi Arabia invests in aquaponics technology. tvbrics.com 
The project will increase local biodiversity, enhance self-sufficiency, and ensure food security…
(2024-09-02). Protecting the Widow Maker: The US Marines Exonerate the Osprey. counterpunch.org 
The tiltrotor V-22 Osprey has a plagued, bloodied history. But blighted as it is, the aircraft remains a cherished feature of the US Marines, regarded as vital in supporting combat assault, logistics and transport, not to mention playing a role in search-and-rescue missions and delivering equipment for the Navy carrier air wings. In March this year,
(2024-09-02). UK: Independent pro-Gaza MPs announce formal alliance as parliamentary group. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Independent pro-Gaza MPs announce formal alliance as parliamentary group | The five pro-Gaza independent MPs have announced they are forming an Independent Alliance to increase their prominence and effectiveness in Parliament | | Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn speaks in Parliament (AFP…
(2024-09-02). RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report. middleeasteye.net 
RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report | Trucks loaded with items from the museum have been smuggled to South Sudan, says the national broadcaster | | A partial view of the courtyard of the National Museum of Sudan in the capital Khartoum on 12 August 2020 (AFP) | Sudanese Rapid Support…
(2024-09-02). Lost in Translation: Radical Politics of a Trans Trade Unionist. counterpunch.org 
Imane Khelif: Working Class Muslim Hero For the millionth time: Imane Khelif is not a trans woman. She is AFAB, has female body parts from birth, all the essentialist markers that transphobes use to justify their bigotry. This truly is an instance of horse-shoe theory at its best. Transphobes start off by laying down these
(2024-09-02). Chicago Post Mortem 2024: How This Time Can be Different. counterpunch.org 
Currently, the President sending the limitless money and weapons happens to be a Democrat. Lest anyone forget the Republican's loyalty to the cause, however, the "sane" presidential aspirant, Nikki Haley thought it was a great idea to be photographed autographing the U.S. manufactured and supplied bombs before they were loaded on the U.S. made warplanes.
(2024-09-02). Sanitation in Namibia Is a Catastrophe for Its People and Environment. counterpunch.org 
From the outskirts of cities to the most rural parts of the country, more than 1 million Namibians lack adequate access to toilets, and they are often faced with only one option: open defecation. According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF's Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) 2020 data, Namibia ranked sixth for the highest rate of open
(2024-09-02). Lessons of Kristallnacht, "Civil War," and Mass Deportation. counterpunch.org 
On a recent trip to Germany, I sought to better understand how the Nazi Party rose to power, and carried out the Holocaust, in which most of my Hungarian Jewish relatives perished. I gained some new insights, and learned several lessons that may be useful in the polarized United States today, with the election looming and far-right agitation growing. |
(2024-09-02). Miami Anti-Abortion 'Fake Clinic' Tied to Proud Boys, January 6, Far-Right, Clinic Invasions. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. unitedworldint.com 
Impressions from Baghdad. By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks …
(2024-09-02). Ugandan economists advised to keep an eye on Kamala vs Trump. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and other African countries have been advised to take a keen interest in US politics. The outcome of the presidential polls later this year is poised to affect several economies across the world. Experts say, the election is important for Uganda, which is pegging its anticipated double-digit …
(2024-09-02). FOCAC 2024: Elevating African interests beyond the Africa-China summit. independent.co.ug 
To enhance the impact of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, African countries need a more coherent strategy of engagement with China along with increased public transparency, awareness, and citizen agency ANALYSIS | PAUL NANTULYA | The Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held in Beijing starting September 4 to 6, takes place at a …
(2024-09-02). Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before. independent.co.ug 
Here's what it takes to end the new phase that emerged in 2022 INTERVIEW | OYEWALE TOMORI | Barely over a year after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes …
(2024-09-02). Bugabula secure 2-1 victory to top Mawembe Hill Group in MTN Busoga Masaza Cup. independent.co.ug 
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugabula Saza's team continued their strong start in this year's MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, securing a 2-1 win over a determined Bunhole Bunhanhumba in Sunday's Mawembe Hill group match held at Kamuli Park Playground. The home side, led by the prolific Majid Kazindula, took the lead in the 37th minute …
(2024-09-02). British PM recalibrates ties with EU, seeking more consensus. independent.co.ug 
PARIS | Xinhua | Though described by European leaders as a "friend and partner," Keir Starmer, who assumed the British premiership in July, has given no indication of reversing Brexit or rejoining the European single market. However, eight years after Brexit strained Britain's relations with the EU, Starmer's choice of Germany and France for his …
(2024-09-02). Kasese herdsman to build mother a brick house after bagging sh186 million Lotto Jackpot. independent.co.ug 
≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While in the bushes herding his cattle in Kasese, Enock Nayebale always dreamt of a future 20 years away that had him take his children to the best schools in the country, and also build himself and his mother a permanent tin roofed house. Those dreams were still alive …
(2024-09-02). Arua City taken to court for failure to issue Barifa forest permit. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has dragged Arua City to court for refusing to issue a development permit for a proposed ecotourism and recreational centre at Arua Central Forest Reserve locally known as Barifa. In April 2019, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) awarded Oguzu a 10-acre …
(2024-09-02). Starlink seek greater market share in Africa with "game-changing" router-free service. independent.co.ug 
Starlink's intention to offer a router-free service would be a "wake-up call" for Africa's telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa's telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink looks set to further …
(2024-09-02). Museveni challenges Mothers' Union to embrace wealth creation, free education. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to the women under the Mothers' Union to encourage Christians to embrace wealth creation and universal education programmes. On Sunday, President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni graced the closing ceremony for the Annual Mothers' Union Conference for the Buganda Region. The …
(2024-09-02). Who is Babu Owino? independent.co.ug 
The Kenyan MP who annoyed Museveni ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni threw decorum aside to rail at a Kenyan MP who apparently has become a thorn in his political skin, many Ugandans were left wondering as they had never heard of Babu Owino. Museveni was on Aug. 27 speaking at State House …
(2024-09-02). Lo que los medios ocultan sobre las elecciones en Venezuela. globalizacion.ca 
Las pasadas elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela fueron una inteligente pieza de guerra electoral en la que los medios de comunicación desempeñaron un papel fundamental. En este artículo enumeramos algunas cosas sorprendentes que los principales medios de comunicación han callado. | *…
(2024-09-02). Demystifying How The Hamas Leadership Works. popularresistance.org After Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas Political Bureau, was assassinated in Tehran, the Movement's senior consultative body, the Shura Council, quickly and unanimously chose Yahya Sinwar as his successor. At the time of his killing, Haniyeh had been leading the Hamas effort in the ceasefire negotiations with mediators, and many analysts claimed that Sinwar's rise signaled a total break with the policies of Haniyeh and other senior Political Bureau members. | Much of this analysis is misinformed. | It betrays a shallow understanding of not just the leaders of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), but the wide…
(2024-09-02). Expert alert: Surgical approaches being studied to restore function after stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Stroke affects 15 million people worldwide every year, with most stroke-related surgery occurring during the patient's acute phase. An estimated half of those people will live with permanent or chronic disability. Researchers continue to study ways that may help patients regain function later, says Chris Fox M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. An ischemic stroke,…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-02). Start of the school year in Cuba highlighted. plenglish.com "The new school year begins today in Cuba, a great celebration throughout the country," the foreign minister wrote on the social network X. | Rodriguez Parrilla further noted that the new period is a reality "despite the limitations caused by the intensified economic, commercial and financial blockade of the U.S. government" on Cuba. | "A special greeting to the professors and students of the Higher Institute of International Relations, to whom I wish success in this academic year," he added. | More than 1,600,000 students of the General Education System arrive in the country's classrooms this Monday, an enrollme…
(2024-09-02). Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines. aljazeera.com Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended.
(2024-09-02). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take? ANSWER: If you have a concerning spot on your skin, you should have it evaluated by your primary care team or dermatologist. There are three major kinds of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and…
(2024-09-02). Hamas' Big Claim After IDF Finds More Hostage Bodies In Gaza | Netanyahu | Israel | USA. hindustantimes.com Hamas reacted to Israel's claim hours after IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages in the Gaza Strip. Hamas official Izzat Al-Rishq on Sep 1 blamed Israel and U.S. for the death of hostages. The Hamas official reportedly also claimed Israel was unwilling to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal. Watch for more.
(2024-09-02). Rising Global Temperatures Saving Millions Of Lives, Study Finds. Cold Kills 30 Times More! wattsupwiththat.com "Globally, 5,083,173 deaths per year were associated with sub-optimal temperatures, accounting for 9.43% of all deaths. 8.52% were cold-related and 0.91% were heat-related. There were 74 temperature-related excess deaths per 100,000 population. The mortality burden varied geographically."
(2024-09-02). West Openly Blackmails Ukraine Now? NATO Neighbour's Big Demand For Backing EU Entry | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's NATO neighbour has reportedly threatened to block Kyiv's bid to join European Union. Polish PM called on Kyiv to resolve the Volyn massacre issue to ensure Warsaw's support at the EU. Tusk's comments came after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba made controversial comments on the history of Poles and Ukrainians. Watch for more.
(2024-09-02). Venezuela Gas Fields to Begin Seismic Work Jointly with Trinidad & Tobago. orinocotribune.com Trinidad and Tobago's Energy Minister Stuart Young announced that seismic studies will begin in the coming days in the coastal gas fields shared by Venezuela and the island nation. | These works will allow for a detailed identification of the potential gas reserves present in the Cocuina and Manakin fields. | Young said on social media platforms this Friday, August 30, "Seismic survey work will begin in the coming days at Manakin and Cocuina. Record times are being set and real results are being delivered." | Between both gas exploitation areas, the Venezuelan portion belongs to the PDVSA's Deltana Platform marit…
(2024-09-02). China-Singapore joint naval exercise kicks off. ecns.cn The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024 joint maritime exercise officially kicked off on Sunday morning at a naval port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province.
(2024-09-02). Finishing product hopes for new start. ecns.cn Traditional skill of lacquer tappers faces challenging times as interest saps away, report Wang Qian and Yang Jun in Guiyang.
(2024-09-02). Apache Stronghold Welcomed at Martin Luther King's Alabama Church. indybay.org MONTGOMERY, Alabama ⚪ The Apache Stronghold made a stop on their Journey of Prayer to the Supreme Court in the city of Montgomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement and home of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first served as a full-time pastor.
(2024-09-02). Sunday 9/22: Postcards to Hitler: A German Jew's Defiance in a Time of Terror. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via Zoom: | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/97292849068?pwd=jcMGtlis6Q7obdNI0pbvlHN00TtErq.1 | Meeting ID: 972 9284 9068 | Passcode: 738569…
(2024-09-02). The nuclear apocalypse? This time, it is not a political cacophony. uwidata.com By Elshad Mirbashiroglu * and Nilufar N. Mammadova ** The imminence of nuclear apocalypse on planet Earth has never been so close since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Humanity is clearly experiencing an extremely dangerous time yet again. Despite the alarming rise in global usage of the term "nuclear war" against the backdrop of recent …
(2024-09-02). Transport department announces preferred bidder to print new driving licence card. sanews.gov.za Transport department announces preferred bidder to print new driving licence card | The Department of Transport has announced the appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security – South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. | The appointment was approved on 8 August 2024. | IDEMIA is expected to enter into a service level agreement with the department before commencing with its work to put in place the infrastructure and systems. | More information in terms of the timeframes will then be made available to the public once the service agreement has been signed. | "The new licence…
(2024-09-02). The nuclear apocalypse? This time, it is not a political cacophony. unitedworldint.com
(2024-09-02). 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….
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-09-02). Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of peak weight-loss period The time to establish your exercise habits is before you have the surgery. Then solidify that routine during the first year…
(2024-09-02). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Iran supports any Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Palestinians: FM Araqchi. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic supports any ceasefire deal agreed by the Palestinians and the resistance movement Hamas.
(2024-09-01). How Climate Change Spread This Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness to the US Northeast. truthout.org A 41-year-old man in New Hampshire died last week after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis virus, also known as EEE or "triple E." It was New Hampshire's first human case of the disease in a decade. Four other human EEE infections have been reported this year in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Though this outbreak is small and… |
(2024-09-01). Anthony Watts on the Tom Nelson Podcast. wattsupwiththat.com Last week I was interviewed by friend and colleague Tom Nelson about my journey in the climate wars. The full video and transcript follows, along with a link to the slideshow I prepared.
(2024-09-01). Shock New Claim: 'Green' Hydrogen Produces 37 Times More Global Warming than Carbon Dioxide. wattsupwiththat.com Bottom line — there is no cost effective, feasible, reliable and scalable replacement for hydrocarbons available, or likely to be available, in the near future. Blackouts and severe rationing will be inevitable if uncompromising ideologues like Ed Miliband at the U.K. Department of Energy continue to be allowed to wreak havoc with the energy requirements of a modern industrial society.
(2024-09-01). EcoWaste Coalition Asks: Why are toys still poorly labeled? pressenza.com 
Group Demands Better Enforcement of the 11-year old Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act | 1 September 2024, Quezon City. Eleven years since it was enacted on September 3, 2013, and five years after its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) were belatedly issued in 2019, Republic Act No. 10620, or the Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act, remains poorly implemented. | The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition finds it deeply concerning that the overwhelming majority of toys sold in the market are poorly labeled depriving consumers of essential information to enable them to make informed choices w…
(2024-09-01). Israeli Army Abducts 36 Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
The Israeli army abducted at least 36 Palestinians from various parts of the occupied West Bank, especially in Hebron, overnight until morning hours, Sunday. In a joint statement, the Palestinians Prisoners' Society and the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said Israeli soldiers abducted at least 110 in the occupied West Bank, especially in Hebron …
(2024-09-01). Israeli Forces Execute Two Palestinian Children Near Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed two Palestinian children, on Sunday, at the entrance to the town of Kafr Dan, northwest of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that on Sunday afternoon, occupation forces shot and killed the two children, Abdullah Nasser Abdullah Hamou, 16, and Mohammed Mahmoud Abdullah Hamou, 13, after chasing and …
(2024-09-01). Army Abducts Two Palestinians, Confiscates Car, In Ramallah, Nablus. imemc.org 
On Sunday at dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young man and confiscated a car in the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and one in Askar refugee camp, east of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources in Ramallah said several military jeeps invaded the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast …
(2024-09-01). Including Three Women, Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted six citizens, including three women, at dawn on Sunday, from the city of Hebron and the towns of Halhoul to the north and Yatta to the south, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town of Yatta, and violently searched homes, causing damage, …
(2024-09-01). Three Israeli Police Officers Killed Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli sources have reported that, early Sunday morning, three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack near Tarqoumia Palestinian city, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. The sources said Palestinian fighters opened fire at an Israeli police vehicle on Route 35 near the Ethna-Tarqoumia junction, near an Israeli military …
(2024-09-01). Israel at war, day 331: Netanyahu stalling deal to save his coalition, says minister. haaretz.com The IDF retrieves the bodies of six hostages taken captive by Hamas on October 7, adding they were executed recently, just before Israeli troops reached them ‚ñ Head of Israel's labor federation announces general strike on Monday, says that securing deal to free the hostages 'is more important than anything else' ‚ñ Three police officers killed in West Bank shooting ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 331 days into the war…
(2024-09-01). Turkey threatens to deport Palestinians protesting Gaza genocide. wsws.org The unlawful threat of deportation of Palestinian youth exposes Turkey's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-09-01). Israel Has Built an Economy Fueled by Genocide at Home and Abroad. truthout.org As Israel tightens its siege, medical supplies in the Gaza Strip are running out, and doctors confront patients with unimaginable injuries. The orthopedist Hani Bseso operated on his niece Ahed's leg, after a shell plowed through their home. Bleeding profusely, Ahed remained in an agonizing daze, as relatives carried her downstairs. Reaching a hospital was impossible. So Bseso amputated her… |
(2024-09-01). Normalization of genocide in Gaza and where to look for change. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders August 29, 2024 This article is based on a talk on a webinar of the Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain, titled: "Gaza Genocide: Escalating Tragedy and the Role of Normalization in Fueling the Suffering," held on Aug.26. Flounders spoke on behalf of the International Action Center. New York, Oct. 9, 2023. The "Normalization of Genocide" is not an oversight. It is not just ignoring this horrendous and daily "Crime Against Humanity" in Gaza today. It is a systematic U.S., British and European Union policy of conscious erasure of practically all discussion and information of this crime. I…
(2024-09-01). Day 331: Another School Bombing by Israeli Forces; Dozens of Palestinians Killed. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Day 331 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells killed at least 27 Palestinians across the starved, devastated, and besieged Gaza Strip, and wounded dozens more. Others remain under the rubble, with their friends and neighbors trying to dig them out from the latest Israeli bombardment. Update:…
(2024-09-01). What Does the Change in Hamas Leadership Actually Mean for Palestine? truthout.org After Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas Political Bureau, was assassinated in Tehran, the Movement's senior consultative body, the Shura Council, quickly and unanimously chose Yahya Sinwar as his successor. At the time of his killing, Haniyeh had been leading the Hamas effort in the ceasefire negotiations with mediators, and many analysts claimed that Sinwar's rise signaled a total break with the… |
(2024-09-01). What do teenagers fleeing Russia and Ukraine need? This Israeli project is finding out. haaretz.com The Walks began in 2022 in response to the sudden influx of immigrants after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What started off small has since made big strides, with spin-off ventures in Barcelona, Paris and New York…
(2024-09-01). Biden, it's time to tell the painful truth about the Israeli hostages. haaretz.com It's not clear if the Biden administration can truly get a deal under these circumstances. But if it can't, it owes one thing to the families of the hostages, especially the American ones: to tell the truth, and stop allowing either side to use political tricks and manipulations…
(2024-09-01). The Israeli public's moment of truth. haaretz.com
(2024-09-01). Hostage's father: 'It's a living nightmare. And if Netanyahu doesn't get this done, there will be more bodies'. haaretz.com
(2024-09-01). Israeli rower Moran Samuel wins gold medal at Paris 2024 Paralympics. haaretz.com The 42-year-old rower and former basketball player finished the 2,000-meter race in 10 minutes and 25.4 seconds, maintaining a considerable lead throughout the race, after setting a new Paralympic record during the qualification round…
(2024-09-01). Hundreds of thousands rally across Israel demanding Gaza deal after six hostages murdered. haaretz.com 'Every day is like a game of Russian roulette that Netanyahu is playing until all the hostages have died': Hundreds of thousands take to the streets to demand a Gaza hostage deal as Israel's labor federation head calls general strike…
(2024-09-01). Senior Likud minister: Netanyahu will only push for Gaza deal 'when streets are burning'. haaretz.com 'It's unpleasant to admit, but Netanyahu will push for a deal only when the streets are burning,' said one senior Likud minister, adding that 'Right now, he fears Ben-Gvir and Smotrich more than he fears the families of the hostages'…
(2024-09-01). To protest Netanyahu's cruelty, should Israel's security chiefs resign? haaretz.com The heads of the IDF, Mossad and Shin Bet face a dramatic dilemma: Do they keep serving a government led by Netanyahu, a saboteur dedicated only to his own political survival, and thus be implicated in the shedding of hostages' blood?
(2024-09-01). The Right's Anti-Abortion Agenda Could Have Impacts Around the World. truthout.org It has been two years since the US Supreme Court blew up federal protection for abortion, handing states the power to enact abortion bans and realising the decades-long fever-dream of anti-rights actors. Though a minority in the US, these extremists are loud and determined and won't stop at our borders. Their plans for the future are outlined in Project 2025, which is already being… |
(2024-09-01). The Violent "Othering" of Palestinians Has Political Roots. truthout.org In my book, Black Bodies, White Gazes, I interrogate the white gaze, which I describe as a structural and habitual way of racially distorting the world in binary and hierarchical terms, buttressed by ideological, material and institutional power. In that book, I argue for the dismantlement of whiteness and the eradication of the white gaze. In Black Skin, White Masks, Frantz Fanon tells the story… |
(2024-09-01). Trump Confirms He's Voting to Keep Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place. truthout.org After deflecting reporters' questions earlier this month, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, finally confirmed on Friday that he plans to vote against a Florida ballot measure that would end the state's strict abortion ban. Amendment 4 would would outlaw pre-viability abortion bans in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' six-week ban is currently in effect… |
(2024-09-01). Restoration of Article 370 is just the first step towards autonomy: Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, stated on Saturday that restoring Article 370 is not the final goal but rather the first step towards fulfilling the party's promise of restoring autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a press conference at Nawa-e-Subha, Mehdi said that …
(2024-09-01). Restoration of Article 370 is just the first step towards autonomy: Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, stated on Saturday that restoring Article 370 is not the final goal but rather the first step towards fulfilling the party's promise of restoring autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a press conference at Nawa-e-Subha, Mehdi said that …
(2024-09-01). The Guardian's brief for the trade unions: They are "good for capitalism" wsws.org The paper's main concern, and Labour's, is to make it as easy as possible for the union bureaucracy to police workers and create a strike-free environment for the government's right-wing agenda, at home and abroad.
(2024-09-01). A reply to an anarchist's falsification of the Leon Trotsky commemoration on Prinkipo. wsws.org The event was covered by many national and local media outlets and widely discussed on social media before and after the event in Turkey. However, a former Maoist and current anarchist published an article on his website denouncing and misrepresenting David North's remarks.
(2024-09-01). Amilcar Cabral and the World to Come. libya360.wordpress.com Hanna Eid The articles, speeches, and communiqués of Amilcar Cabral are required reading for revolutionaries today who are struggling with the agrarian question and the current wave of revolutions. Inkani Books, a publishing house from South Africa, has released a number of remarkable titles in recent years. These books include Tell No Lies, Claim No Easy…
(2024-09-01). Suspected drunk driver accused of killing South Jersey—native NHL star, brother is member of U.S. Army National Guard in N.J. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The suspected drunk driver accused of Action News has learned that Higgins, 43, of Woodstown,…
(2024-09-01). Air pollution at Philadelphia's 15th Street subway station 'considerably higher' than EPA standard. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Scientists at the university measured the air quality at the subway station near City Hall in 2022 and recently published their results. Th…
(2024-09-01). Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics. whyy.org In her welcoming remarks at Moms for Liberty's annual gathering in the nation's capital on Friday, the group's co-founder, Tiffany Justice, urged members to "fight like a mother" against the Democratic presidential ticket. | Later that evening, after she had interviewed Republican nominee The weekend's gathering, drawing parent activists from across the country, has showcase…
(2024-09-01). GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in battleground states. whyy.org Italo Medelius was leading a volunteer drive to put Though Medelius, co-chairman of West's "Justice for All Party," welcomed the assistance, the offer would complicate his life, provoking threats and drawing him into a state election board investigation of the motivations, backgrounds and suspect tactics of his new allies. | His is not an isolated case. | Across the country, a network of Republican political operati…
(2024-09-01). Youngest member of Congress campaigns for Harris in Pa. to bring out youth vote. whyy.org U.S. Rep. Speaking at the Community College of Philadelphia, Frost told several dozen students and other young voters that they have the power to affect the outcome of the 2024 election. | "We are voting at higher numbers than any other generation at our current age, and half of Gen Z can't even vote yet," he said. "We are going to help this country realize its full potential."
(2024-09-01). Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park vote to authorize a strike. whyy.org 
(2024-09-01). Southern Africa demands respect for sovereignty. iacenter.org By Carlos Lopes Pereira August 29, 2024 The author is a former member of the Secretariat of the organization that led the liberation struggle of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde and is a contributor to the newspaper Avante (organ of the Portuguese Communist Party), which published this article Aug. 22. Translation: John Catalinotto. The 44th Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 17 and 18, attended by the heads of state and governments of the organization's members. The motto chosen by the organization — "Promoting innovation to create opportunities fo…
(2024-09-01). 'Swimming around in it like a soup': Labor Day crowds temporarily introduce unwanted chemicals into rivers, streams. whyy.org
(2024-09-01). 'Feels like family': Project Libertad supports immigrant youth in suburban Philly schools. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A year ago, Yulisa Concepción felt alone. | "Yo no quería hablar a nadie, y siento que no me van a ayudar, no van a hacer nada conmigo", dijo. | "I didn't want to talk to anyone and I was feeling like they weren't going to help me, weren't going to do anything with me," she said. | The 18-year-old from Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, was trying to juggle high school with caring for her infant son, Jess. Yulisa, whose last name has been withheld for her privacy, came to the…
(2024-09-01). Angry Iran Schools USA's Key Arab Ally As Israel's West Bank Move Raises Tension | Jordan | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Amid tensions in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation with his Jordanian counterpart on August 31. Abbas Araghchi reportedly blasted the Israeli government during the call and blamed Netanyahu for the deadlock in Gaza ceasefire talks. In similar comments, Ayman Safadi also called for an end to violence in Gaza and the West Bank. Watch for more.
(2024-09-01). Final Straw: "Solidarity, Spirituality and Liberatory Promise on a Turtle's Back" with Ashanti Omowali Alston. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show, The Final Straw, presents a talk given by former political prisoner Ashanti Alston. Listen and Download HERE This week, we're sharing words from anarchist, author, organizer and former participant in the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army, Ashanti Omowali Alston, in the key note address at the 2024 Another…
(2024-09-01). Macron refuses to name New Popular Front to French government. mronline.org 
After President Emmanuel Macron finished a round of talks with leaders of France's parliamentary parties on Monday, he refused to select a prime minister to try to assemble a majority in parliament.
(2024-09-01). Talk World Radio: The Even Worse War You Haven't Heard About. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about the war in Sudan. Our guest is Omia Mustafa who goes by Zeirra on social media. She is a 21-year-old with an international relations degree. You …
(2024-09-01). U.S. Contractors and Western Journalists Knew About the "Surprise" Invasion of Kursk. libya360.wordpress.com Sonja van den Ende Aftermath of attack on Sudzha, Kursk region, 6 August 2024. Western journalists waited for days at the Kursk border in Ukraine ready to cover the "surprise attack". In late June 2024, U.S. media reported that American military contractors would be sent to Ukraine, just weeks before the Kursk attack on August…
(2024-09-01). China calls for respect of Venezuelan elections, criticizes attempts to intervene in nation's internal matters. mronline.org 
The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized U.S.-led efforts to spread misinformation about the Venezuelan presidential elections held in July.
(2024-09-01). Boris Johnson's 'Orwell Britain' column draws widespread mockery. leftfootforward.org Boris Johnson's Entitled: 'Welcome to Starmer's Britain… twinned with Orwell's 1984,' the former PM expressed his growing concern about the state of free speech in the UK, claiming: | "We believe that we are among the great global champions of the right to speak your mind, the right that is the foundation of creativity and progress. Well, we are now losing that reputation, under Starmer, around the world. Rival gov…
(2024-09-01). Self-replicating vaccines due to be rolled out next month in Japan could result in a worldwide disaster. expose-news.com On Wednesday, Japan's largest broadcaster, NHK, read out messages from viewers about their injuries from covid vaccines at the end of an hour-long special coverage on the adverse effects of covid vaccines. …
(2024-09-01). Far-right AfD wins eastern state in Germany's regional election. aljazeera.com AfD leader declares that his party is ready to govern Thuringia but other parties have ruled out teaming up with it.
(2024-09-01). How the U.S. could have won the Venezuelan election. iacenter.org August 30, 2024 By Roger D. Harris Aug. 23, 2024 Workers World has been publishing, unedited, statements from anti-imperialist media and individuals to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. Washington's intent was not to encourage a free and fair democratic process but to delegitimize the one already in place. Post-election mass march supports President Nicolás Maduro Don't ask what business the U.S. had in backing a candidate in Venezuela's July 28 presidential election. Certainly that was not a question that th…
(2024-09-01). Israel begins biggest West Bank operation in decades. mronline.org 
The Israeli army is planning forced evacuations of West Bank civilians, and the military operation in the territory is expected to last several days.
(2024-09-01). A Return to Form: Expediting US Arms to Israel. dissidentvoice.org Despite much grandstanding in the Biden administration about halting specific arms shipments to Israel over feigned concerns about how they might be used (inflicting death is the expected form), US military supplies have been restored with barely a murmur. In a report in Haaretz on August 29, a rush of weapons to Israel has been …
(2024-09-01). A Return to Form: Expediting US Weapons and Military Supplies to Israel. globalresearch.ca Despite much grandstanding in the Biden administration about halting specific arms shipments to Israel over feigned concerns about how they might be used (inflicting death is the expected form), US military supplies have been restored with barely a murmur. In …
(2024-09-01). Credit Card Law to go into effect in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The Credit Card Law, approved last February 15 in the Congress of the Republic, will enter into force in Guatemala for greater protection for users.
(2024-09-01). Starmer's in for a nasty surprise when he finally gets back to work. thecanary.co 
When the UK voted the Labour Party into office at the beginning of July, Keir Starmer told us they'd inherited the worst economic circumstances since WWII. They then proceeded to cease all parliamentary activity for over a month for the 'Summer Recess'. Some would argue that politicians deserve four weeks off every summer; others would […] | By
(2024-09-01). Díaz-Canel: falso síndrome de La Habana reforzó bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 sep (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, criticó este domingo el olvido de la prensa internacional acerca del daño que ocasionó a su país el supuesto "síndrome de La Habana", una construcción mediática desacreditada incluso en Estados Unidos.
(2024-09-01). President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the People's Republic of China this week where he will also participate at the Forum on China — Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC). | The State Visit, which comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the FOCAC Summit will take place in Beijing from 2 – 5 September 2024. | President Ramaphosa is expected to be flanked by Cabinet Ministers from portfolios including International Relations and Cooperation; Science, Technology and Innovation; Human Settlements; Small Bu…
(2024-09-01). It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese researchers say side effects of COVID vaccines linked to 201 types of diseases/By Lee Harding and Prof Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
Original Link Here: It's a "Killer" Vaccine Worldwide: Japanese researchers say side effects of COVID vaccines linked to 201 types of diseases — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Lee Harding and Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, August 31, 2024 Western Standard and Global Research 1 September 2024 "ÅÇ"Å™"Åü"ÅØÊ≠£"Åó"Åã"Å£"Åü"ÄÅ"ÉØ"ÇØ"&Ea…
(2024-09-01). Israel's Main Labor Union Calls Strike To Pressure Netanyahu on Hostage Deal. news.antiwar.com Israel's largest labor union, the Histadrut, has called a general strike that will start Monday to pressure the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas. The decision to hold a strike came after the Israeli military recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages who were held in …
(2024-09-01). Israelis protest, union calls strike after six more captives killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com Angry demonstrators stage mass protests as Israel's largest trade union calls for a general strike on Monday.
(2024-09-01). Australia: The plan for future pandemics is not large-scale lockdowns but targeted, individualised surveillance, quarantines and mandates. expose-news.com Due to the infrastructure being implemented under the digital ID framework in Australia, the next pandemic will not likely result in long-term large-scale lockdowns, but rather targeted surveillance, lockdowns and compliance orders. …
(2024-09-01). Anti-government protests sweep Israel as ceasefire deal stalls. middleeasteye.net 
Anti-government protests sweep Israel as ceasefire deal stalls | Hundred of thousands of Israelis take to the streets amid mounting anger at Netanyahu government over handling of captives in Gaza | | Israeli Police officers detain a protester during clashes following an anti-government rally cal…
(2024-09-01). Families accuse Netanyahu of failing to return Israeli captives alive. middleeasteye.net 
Families accuse Netanyahu of failing to return Israeli captives alive | Hamas says six captives recovered by soldiers were killed by Israeli fire and blames US for their deaths | | A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a placard during an anti-go…
(2024-09-01). Three Israeli officers killed by former Palestinian Presidential Guard. middleeasteye.net 
Three Israeli officers killed by former Palestinian Presidential Guard | Three Israeli officers were killed by a former Palestinian security member near Hebron. The suspect was later killed by Israeli forces | | Muhannad al-Asood was killed by Israeli forces on 1 September 2024 (Social Media)…
(2024-09-01). Palestinian and Saudi Leaders Discuss Efforts To Address Conflict in Gaza and West Bank. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-01). The Grayzone confronts DNC VIPs on Gaza. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal & Wyatt Reed challenge Democrat leadership and celebrity performers at #DNC2024 on the Biden-Harris support for Israel's genocide in Gaza Featuring: Keenan Thompson of SNL Chuck Schumer Rev. Al Sharpton Stevie Wonder Sen. Cory Booker Wolf Blitzer of CNN Kaitlan Collins of CNN Rep. Steny Hoyer Terry McAuliffe ||| The Grayzone …
(2024-09-01). "Stop Doing Genocide" Is The Most Reasonable Political Demand Ever: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
When Palestinians say they don't feel safe they mean they're afraid of being killed by 2000-pound bombs. …
(2024-09-01). One child's journey through genocide: the story of Tala Dallul. mondoweiss.net 
10-year-old Tala Dallul has seen and survived so much during the Gaza genocide. Here she tells her story.
(2024-09-01). Exclusive: Labour whitewashes right-winger who called Muslim a 'Hamas member'. skwawkbox.org 
'No further action', party tells horrified Muslim victim Labour's hard-right disciplinary panel of its national executive committee (NEC) has whitewashed a Muslim woman's complaint against a male right-winger who called her a 'Hamas supporter' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and Labour's Islamophobia under the Keir Starmer regime. The Bristol-based Starmeroid member, whose name is …
(2024-09-01). The congressman Higgins and the Trump assassin yellow story. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-09-01). Strike Two: SJP Rutgers- New Brunswick suspended (again). mondoweiss.net 
Rutgers University has suspended the New Brunswick SJP chapter for the entire upcoming academic year. We recognize this as an act of repression and anti-Palestinian racism, and therefore refuse to adhere to the guidelines of the suspension.
(2024-09-01). How cartoonist Naji al-Ali told the story of Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
In reprinting "A Child in Palestine: The Cartoons of Naji al-Ali," Verso Books introduces al-Ali and his most famous creation, "Handala," to a new generation fighting for justice in Palestine.
(2024-09-01). A controversa luta da Nicarágua contra a ingerência estrangeira. strategic-culture.su
(2024-09-01). While Israel Struggles on the Battlefield, It Also is Flailing on the Economic Front. sonar21.com 
(2024-09-01). Murder of Hostages Deepens Israeli Divisions Over Gaza Strategy. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-01). Against All Odds, Israeli Innovations Succeed as War Impedes Funding. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-01). IDF Recovers Bodies of 6 Israeli Hostages, Including US Citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin. themedialine.org
(2024-09-01). In Contempt #44: Prison Rebellion in Idaho, Running Down the Walls, Antifascist Targeted in Indiana. itsgoingdown.org 
In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Black August The San Francisco Bay View has republished a classic introduction to Black August, and…
(2024-09-01). Brazil's Repressive Censorship Judge To Ban X Nationwide. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-01). Demystifying How the Hamas Leadership Works. scheerpost.com 
Ismail Haniyeh | By Hanna Alshaikh / After Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas Political Bureau, was a…
(2024-09-01). Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Can the US central bank control inflation? Or does it want to inflate asset bubbles for the rich? Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Fed monetary policy and its implications for working people.
(2024-09-01). Mass. Democrats could have saved Carney Hospital — if they wanted to. liberationnews.org 
Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have publicly declared that they cannot do anything to save Carney Hospital in Dorchester. This is a boldfaced lie.
(2024-09-01). A Vote for Kamala Is a Vote for Tyranny. thealtworld.com 
(2024-09-01). The criminality of unilateral sanctions. mronline.org 
DURING Modi's visit to Ukraine (why he visited Ukraine at all at the present time remains a mystery), Zelensky asked India not to purchase fuel from Russia in violation of western sanctions, that is, to fall in line with the "unilateral" western sanctions.
(2024-09-01). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com 
We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries…
(2024-09-01). China intends to cooperate with the Belt and Road Initiative member countries in the energy field. tvbrics.com 
The country offers a solution to reform the global energy governance system…
(2024-09-01). Egypt's official announces new incentives to boost oil and natural gas production. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is a key priority for the sector…
(2024-09-01). Iran's exports to Eurasian Economic Union increase by 138%. tvbrics.com 
Iranian companies and companies from other EAEU member states will take part in a business forum on the topic…
(2024-09-01). South Africa becomes one of the leading users of artificial intelligence in the world. tvbrics.com 
The country was ranked among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the number of respondents who admitted to using artificial intelligence…
(2024-09-01). Awareness of capitalists' use of colonialism invites rethinking of solidarity commitment. mronline.org 
Studying capitalism, Karl Marx examined the Industrial Revolution in Europe. He explored conflict between worker and employer.
(2024-09-01). LEVER WEEKLY: Corporations Didn't Save Their Receipts. levernews.com 
(2024-09-01). How Lula and Modi drove a splinter through the heart of the BRICS bloc. strategic-culture.su
(2024-09-01). NATO's fifth dimensional warfare comes a cropper in Kursk. strategic-culture.su
(2024-09-01). Midwest grid operators submit $1.7 billion plan to build cross-border power lines. grist.org 
(2024-09-01). The Impact of Diversity on Video Game Creation. moguldom.com 
Diversity in game creation is more important than ever because gaming has become a global cultural phenomenon. Games can influence perceptions and promote empathy by exposing players to various viewpoints. Playing games with inclusive representation, whether battling wizards, facing off against virtual reality fighters, or engaging with a live dealer, may help gamers better comprehend …
(2024-09-01). Can an iPhone Track an Android: What You Need to Know. moguldom.com 
The idea of tracking an Android device using an iPhone might seem impossible, yet it's a task that many people face for various reasons. Whether it's about keeping an eye on a family member's safety, recovering a lost phone, or monitoring a business asset, the need for cross-platform tracking is real. However, navigating the differences …
(2024-09-01). Seven US Troops Injured in Joint Raid Targeting IS Hideouts in Iraq. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-01). La forma occidental de hacer la guerra: La narrativa triunfa sobre la realidad. strategic-culture.su El equipamiento alemán visible en Kursk ha despertado viejos fantasmas y ha consolidado la conciencia de las hostiles intenciones occidentales hacia Rusia. ´Nunca más ª es la réplica tácita. | àönete a nosotros en , y .
(2024-09-01). North Korean Olympian Selfies Spotlight Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon, right, takes a selfie with other table tennis Olympians, including North Korea's Ri Jong Sik, left, and Kim Kum, second left, during the medal ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, July 30, 2024. | © 2024 Petros Giannakouris/AP Photo…
(2024-09-01). Protecting the Widow Maker: The US Marines Exonerate the Osprey. globalresearch.ca The tiltrotor V-22 Osprey has a plagued, bloodied history. But blighted as it is, the aircraft remains a cherished feature of the US Marines, regarded as vital in supporting combat assault, logistics and transport, not to mention playing a role …
(2024-09-01). How Lula and Modi Drove a Splinter Through the Heart of the BRICS Bloc. libya360.wordpress.com Hugo Dionísio There were many voices of concern and dismay at the announcement by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, declaring the temporary suspension of new accessions to the BRICS bloc. Dark clouds soon appeared over the multipolar world, especially when it was announced that there would be a waiting list of 40 countries willing…
(2024-09-01). Israel Army Finds Bodies Of 6 More Hostages In Gaza Amid West Bank Attack; Families Slam PM | Hamas. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages from inside a tunnel in southern Gaza's Rafah city on August 31. IDF said that Hamas militants 'brutally murdered' the hostages before the troops arrived in the area. The hostages are identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin (23), Eden Yerushalmi (24), Ori Danino (25), Alex Lubnov (32), Carmel Gat (40), and Almog Sarusi (25). Terming it heartbreaking, Opposition leader Yair Lapid lashed out at the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not securing a deal with Hamas. Hostages' families also hit out at Netanyahu, saying 'enough of the excuses'.
(2024-09-01). Iran President Wants $200 Billion Amid Israel War Fear: Watch Why | Hamas | Haniyeh | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave his first televised interview on August 31 after forming his cabinet. Pezeshkian said Tehran needs some $100 billion of foreign investment to achieve a planned 8% economic growth from the current 4%.
(2024-09-01). Houthis Mock USA After Attacking Ship For 2nd Time; America Brags About Destroying 2 Drones | Israel. hindustantimes.com The US military carried out a pre-emptive attack on two Houthi drones in Yemen on August 31. The US Central Command said in a statement that "An aerial drone and an unmanned boat were both destroyed." The US action came after Houthis targeted 'Groton' merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden for the second time since August 3.
(2024-09-01). Netanyahu Hides, Cancels Event After More Hostages Found Dead? Protests Grow | Israel | Hamas | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing heat after the IDF found six bodies of hostages from a tunnel in Rafah on August 31. Netanyahu has cancelled his appearance at the opening of the academic year at the Guatemala Elementary School in Jerusalem, according to the Israeli PMO. Meanwhile, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the hostages' deaths are the "direct result" of Netanyahu's "torpedoing" of proposed hostage deals.
(2024-09-01). After Russia, Erdogan Woos Israel's Pro-Iran Neighbour After Invasion Threat: US, Netanyahu Trapped. hindustantimes.com Turkey has reaffirmed interest in restoring diplomatic relations with Syria, reports PRESS TV. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on August 31 stressed quick normalisation of Damascus-Ankara ties. Guler also recalled the Turkish President's remarks about willingness to meet Syrian leader. The Turkish minister claimed that Damascus had accepted Ankara's initiative positively.
(2024-09-01). IDF & Shin Bet Assassinates Islamic Jihad's Central Gaza Commander Muhammad Qatrawi | Hamas | Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel on August 31 confirmed the death of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's central Gaza chief, Muhammad Qatrawi. Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted a joint operation to eliminate Qatrawi, who was killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip on August 29. IDF said that Qatrawi was involved in numerous rocket attacks on Israel from central Gaza and was responsible for many other attacks against troops and the country.
(2024-09-01). On Cam: Netanyahu's First Reaction To IDF Finding Bodies Of 6 Hostages In Gaza Amid Israeli Protests. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement after IDF announced that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. Netanyahu, blaming Hamas for failure to reach hostage deal, said that 'he who murders hostages does not want a deal'. Watch for more.
(2024-09-01). Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Sabina Shoal for Third Time. news.antiwar.com Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on August 31st, marking at least the third collision between the two coast guards near the disputed reef in recent weeks. Sabina Shoal is about 80 miles west of the Philippine island province of Palawan and is claimed by China, the Philippines, …
(2024-09-01). Biden Admits Fear Of Putin's Wrath After F-16 Crash, Won't Send Americans To Ukraine | Russia | Kyiv. hindustantimes.com The United States reportedly refused to send American contractors to Ukraine to maintain Western hardware, including F-16 fighter jets. According to a Wall Street Journal's report citing officials, the Biden administration rejected Pentagon's plan, citing intelligence over the prospect of Russia targeting American contractors in Ukraine.
(2024-09-01). Decoding PM Modi's Ukraine Trip After Russia: India's Message; West's Demands; What's Next. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine in a rare visit on August 23 weeks after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier in July. PM Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Modi clarified India's stand amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. PM Modi told Zelensky that "India is on the side of peace." Modi's diplomatic engagement with both the warring parties reflects India's nuanced approach to international relations, strategic interests, and commitment to peace. In this episode of the South Asia diary, strategic affairs expert Sushant Sareen decodes the outcome of Modi's vi…
(2024-09-01). Just For Kursk, Zelensky Put Whole Ukraine At Stake? Army Fears Key City To Fall Faster Than Bakhmut. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in eye of storm as Russia continues to advance on battlefield. Zelensky has come under a "barrage of criticism" from his own military, reports FT. The report said that the Ukrainian Army, lawmakers and military analysts are berating Zelensky. Watch for more.
(2024-09-01). On Cam: Russia Finds, Bombs 'Hiding' Ukrainian Soldiers In Kursk; US-Made Weapons Vaporised. hindustantimes.com The Russian Defense Ministry on Sep 1 announced destroying Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region. Russia said it repelled Ukraine from launching attacks in Korenevo & Malaya Loknya. Russia added that successive strikes led to the deaths of at least 30 Ukrainian servicemen. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-09-01). Zelensky's Worst War Week? Putin Wins Another Town, Closest To Taking Ukraine Stronghold Pokrovsk. hindustantimes.com Trouble mounts for Ukraine as the Russian Army continues to advance on the battlefield. Russian Defense Ministry on August 31 claimed fresh war gains in Ukraine. Russia said its army captured settlement of Kirovo in Dontesk region. Moscow added that the Ukrainian Army also suffered heavy losses in the region. Watch for more.
(2024-09-01). Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decades. aljazeera.com Iraq has postponed censuses several times in almost three decades because of the security situation in the country.
(2024-09-01). The NHS hasn't got an 'immigration' problem — it's got a privatisation one. thecanary.co I spend a lot of time online speaking to people about the NHS, and about UK politics in general. I receive a lot of messages from both NHS patients and staff explaining their experiences within the system, and they'll often also tell me why they think the problems exist in the first place. This serves […] | By
(2024-09-01). Botched Green New Deal: Business Sentiment In Germany Is Now Free-Falling, "On The Brink" wattsupwiththat.com Failing socialist-green experiment. Economists warn German economy is "on the brink"… "further decline"
(2024-09-01). UK's Arrest of Founder of Pro-Palestine Network Sparks Outcry. orinocotribune.com The UK police have arrested the co-founder of a pro-Palestine protest network, along with several other activists, in what is viewed as a heavy-handed crackdown on anti-Israel voices across the country. | Richard Barnard, the co-founder of Palestine Action, was arrested over accusations of violating Britain's Terrorism Act after a series of speeches in support of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the cities of Manchester and Bradford. | Barnard, who is to appear before a magistrates' court on September 18, faces purported charges including "expressing an opinion that is supportive of a proscribed organizat…
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero Town Council are facing a crisis as the space for burying unclaimed bodies and dumping garbage has reached full capacity. Twenty years ago, Luwero Town acquired 2.5 acres in the Kalongo zone, which was divided for use as both a cemetery and a garbage dump for waste collected …
Day 328 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles, and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip. ⚪ A girl was killed and many Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, coinciding with artillery shelling and gunfire from military vehicles and drones in areas northwest of Nuseirat and northeast of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces assassinated three Palestinian young men, on Thursday, and abducted an injured young man, in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the city of Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that Israeli forces killed the young man, Majd Majed Rajeh Daoud, 22, after shooting him with live ammunition …
Israeli forces shot, on Thursday afternoon, three Palestinian young men during the extended military incursion against the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PPS) said its ambulance crews transported two citizens to hospital after they were shot with live ammunition, one to the thigh, while the other sustained a shrapnel …
Earlier Friday, Israeli soldiers invaded Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, and the Balata refugee camp, east of the city, and the Al-Ein refugee camp, west of Nablus, and abducted five Palestinians. Media sources many military vehicles invaded Nablus from several directions, before storming and ransacking homes in the Al-Ein refugee …
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including one woman, in Hebron and Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Many military vehicles invaded Hebron city, and the towns of Kharsa, west of Hebron, and Doura, south of the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, causing …
Updated: On Thursday, Day 329 of the ongoing genocide in the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, the Israeli army killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the coastal enclave. Two citizens, including a child, were killed, and many were injured, when the army fired a missile at an apartment near the Al-Hawja intersection in …
In belatedly disposing of teaching materials long after retiring, I came across a cutting from the Guardian Weekly (that convenient pre-internet medium for far-flung colonials, comprising articles from the UK Guardian, the Le Monde and the Washington Post). The cutting was a review of David Montgomery's The Fall of the House of Labor; the issue, 22 May 1988. But wait, there's something on 
Introduction As recent as August 2024, a culmination of social, political, and economic challenges has caused turmoil in Bangladesh. In this article, exclusive for Counterpunch, Daniel Falcone shares insights and commentary gathered from scholars, researchers and activists in the country (that wish to remain private). They provided a summary of several important issues currently impacting 
Oops. I didn't see that one coming. So, let's talk about RFK Jr.'s decision to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Because, to be clear, Bobby is not just—excuse me, not even dropping out of the race. He could have done that, correctly denouncing the Democratic party's anti-democratic legal and electoral tactics that made 
"I was due to go to a parole board hearing in mid-2022, when a coworker at a California state prison mentioned a recent seminar from the Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs," said Lamar Simms of Sacramento. That was then for him. Today, Simms is a wage-earning service worker in Oakland, Calif., and a recent graduate of CROP's Ready 
Belle and Beauvoir proves to be a much needed contribution on a neglected topic. Importantly, it comes at a time when theorists are calling for both greater conceptual clarity on how systems like capitalism and racism interact as well a return to the thought of Black women Marxists and communists.
Adi R discusses "The People's Manifesto", which was publicly launched at a 250-strong "Town Hall" meeting in Singapore on August 3.
New York City, the city that never sleeps, is also an incredibly hard place to take a break — if your job is jetting across town on a bike delivering takeout and groceries. "As things stand, there isn't a designated place for us to rest while working," Antonio Solis, an app-based delivery worker from Veracruz, Mexico, who moved to New York City five years ago, said in an interview in Spanish. "A lot of workers live in Queens or the Bronx, and they have to go as far as Manhattan for work." Rather than ride the 10 or 20 miles home, they look for small pockets of shade in parks and plazas, or shell out for…
On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the four Geneva Conventions 
Departing Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan clearly had an unpleasant experience at the world's largest international institution. In an interview published in the Israeli newspaper Maariv on August 20, the disgruntled envoy said that "the UN building should be closed and wiped off from the face of the earth." Whether Erdan has 
Warplanes, drones target Nuseirat refugee camp, neighborhoods in Gaza City and Khan Younis,
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True to form, Trump has now taken to calling Kamala Harris "low IQ" and "stupid," racist tropes he draws on whenever he's confronted by minorities, women or both. But for all her faults, Harris isn't stupid. In fact, she's demonstrated her ability to swiftly master and deftly deploy the finer points of Clintonian triangulation, the strategy of political bait-and-switch that prioritizes running against the core issues held by her own party, even policies she once enthusiastically promoted as signature features of her own previous campaigns. Pulling this off required some pretty adroit political gymnastics, where H…
Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…
"I just want to remind people that this is about nuclear war, genocide and the ongoing colonialization of our land and the ongoing takeover of our resources and we are tired of being a resource colony. We are not a sacrifice zone." — Leona Morgan, Diné, co-founder of Haul No! On Saturday, Aug. 24, members 
From a pro-Palestine encampment at my local college in May, I booked a ticket to the DNC. The president of the college had just been forced to resign for "insubordination" for having the audacity to meet with demonstrators and listen to their demands. The student movement to oppose genocide and settler colonialism inspired me to 
Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…
By Germán Van de Velde — Aug 26, 2024 | The presidential elections of July 28 in Venezuela left countless experiences that must be systematized to study and predict future attacks by fascism against democracy, freedom and the human rights of our peoples. In this sense, here we will explain the strategy of the "comanditos," a terrorist network organized by the US government and the ultra-right. | [Note that this attempted coup operation was similar to the successful one against Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2019 election, and very similar to the tranques in Nicaragua in 2018]. | The "comanditos" were part of an or…
Media sources have misunderstood how the leadership of Hamas operates, drawing simplistic binaries between the "moderate" Ismail Haniyeh and the "extremist" Yahya Sinwar. In reality, Hamas decision-making is far more institutionalized.
Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…
Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…
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Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…
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Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. | 
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Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.
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It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…
Lt. Col. Oleksii Mas | Well, that did not take too long. The first of Ukraine's six F-16 combat jets is kaput, along with the Ukrainian pilot. Several possibilities for its demise — it was destroyed by Russian missiles while in the hangar, or the plane was shot down while trying to fend off the Russian drone/missile attack on Monday, or the pilot panicked and crashed while trying to engage a missile. Who knows? But this much I do know — cue up Freddy Mercury, it is time for some Queen. | My friend, Stephen Bryen, provides an excellent summary of the various accounts of what may have happened. 
The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . | 
By Otis Groetwohl St. Louis, Missouri Dozens of trade union and Black liberation activists participated in a commemorative picket line on Aug. 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, to honor the historical Jefferson Bank protest that occurred 61 years ago. On Aug. 30, 1963, members of the Congress of Racial Equality . . . | 
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As he runs for reelection in 2024, former president Donald Trump has made the outlandish claim that "millions of people [have crossed the United States border] …from prisons, jails and mental institutions to come into our country and destroy our country." His statement was a combination of two tropes that are often deployed by those seeking political 
Our media rush to issue sensational headlines and frequently make premature judgements, which, when false, are seldom corrected. With regard to the Venezuelan elections of 28 July, we are expected to believe that Nicolas Maduro rigged them. But why do we tend to think that way? Why do the journalists of the New York Times, WaPo, 
Venetian painting has long been famous, and so much has been commented on. Early in the nineteenth century, Hegel, who never got to Italy, offered some evocative notes. Later in that century, Walter Pater published a famously suggestive account of the school of Giorgione. In 1970, Sydney J. Freedberg's massive volume history of sixteenth-century Italian 
The following speech was given at Union Park at the March on the DNC on Monday, August 19th. Chicago for Abortion Rights is out here today because we REFUSE to allow the Democrats to use abortion rights and trans rights as a bargaining chip to force us to vote for their imperialist agenda. We refuse the 
Pigs are fascinating animals. Science shows they can solve challenging problems, love to play, display wide-ranging emotions, and have unique personalities. In short, they are both intelligent and sentient—capable of feeling. It's clear that it is illogical and immoral to treat pigs as mere objects. In 2015, I reviewed an essay notable for its summary and distillation 
The July/August 2024 issue of Disabled American Veterans Magazine featured a profile on Vietnam vet and former Chicago police superintendent Terry Hillard, who had been named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. The piece was written by Matt Saintsing. In his long police career, I wondered if Hillard had ever encountered Vietnam vet and notorious Chicago police 
Our public lands, our sacred birthright and legacy to posterity are under serious and potentially life-ending threats. In the most extreme example, the State of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to take control of national public lands in Utah. Straight out of Project 2025. Utah claims that 18.5 million acres of 
The future is community. That might seem like a paradoxical way to begin a piece on the potential for break-up and conflict in the U.S. But it is the fundamental insight into how we navigate through whatever is coming. And that is highly uncertain. There are multiple scenarios for how a U.S. future might unfold. 
There is seemingly no end to the lethal and dystopian absurdity of US-American political life right now. Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump not only walks free but has a decent shot of being re-elected to the most dangerous job on Earth. What the fascist fuck! Hey, so what if he's a malignant narcissist, a fascist, 
Images of Trayon White in the passenger seat of a car, allegedly pocketing envelopes of cash on multiple occasions, have been splashed across the media. And now the 40-year-old DC councilmember, a protégé of the late Marion Barry, faces federal bribery charges and up to 15 years in prison. ly pocketing envelopes of cash on 
I was at university when I first heard the Doors. It was springtime, coming on summer. I was living on campus, my first year, and I was eighteen. I was in a housemate's room, waiting for him to get back for some reason I don't recall now. The building we lived in was a little 
The IMF says the economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the United States, a bottoming-out in Europe and stronger consumption and exports for China. Meanwhile, global growth is expected to remain stable at 3.2% this year, ticking up slightly to 3.3% in 2025. | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. | 
Entering a technical or trade school is a commitment that requires a deep understanding of the demands specific to your chosen field. Unlike traditional academic pathways, technical and trade programs are designed to prepare students for specific careers, often involving hands-on training and practical skills development. Before enrolling, it's crucial to research the industry thoroughly. …
A new generation of left activists is emerging in Singapore, determined to rebuild people's power. An interview with two activists from Workers Make Possible.
Lawyer and social justice campaigner Peter Stefanovic has just published one video that won't be making it into the hallowed early hour TV showings of Good Morning Britain (GMB). That's because, the days of Boris Johnson and his merry band of serial lying hard-right Tory successors have lost the keys to number 10. In their […] | By 
Yuet Zi — Five years have passed since Hong Kong's mass movement of 2019. Despite the regime's repression and white terror, the embers of resistance still smoulder in the hearts of every Hongkonger, unquenchable.
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City Commissioner. They threatened to hand …
Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 — The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a familiarisation visit to Beletweyne, Hirshabelle …
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala turned out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed. This has raised a concern that cases are rising due to a shift to Airbnb, massage parlours and online apps …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024" The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to the Democratic Party's (DP) Richard Lumu, the Mityana County Legislator, seeking to introduce a private member's bill allowing all opposition members to elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Lumu tabled the motion entitled The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among to stop discouraging locals from adopting the implementation of the four-acre model farming initiative within Northern Uganda. The 4-acre model farming initiative was rolled out by President Museveni and seeks to boost household income through the utilization …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. "I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed increasing surveillance as Uganda's confirmed cases of Mpox, a viral disease previously known as monkey pox increased to five. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Daniel Okello the Director Public Health at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) revealed that following the …
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two residents of Sembabule District are protesting against State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, over his recent instruction to cancel the titles of their ranches. Benon Burora Kuteesa and James Jjemba, both residents of Mitima Sub-county in Sembabule District, have formally complained to the judiciary, describing Minister Mayanja's actions …
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Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An attempt by thugs to raid Kyerimira village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district, and steal 14 bitumen drums from a Chinese stone quarry, has been thwarted by the police. Police have apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Rashid Aganyira and also impounded the vehicle used in the attempted theft. …
On June 19, Michael Broadway struggled to breathe inside his cell at Stateville Correctional Center, a dilapidated Illinois state prison about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. | Outside, temperatures hovered in the 90s, with a "We…
This time of year, bushels of rhubarb, potatoes, and lettuce can be harvested in abundance at The People's Pantry, a community garden that doubles as a fresh food pantry in Blackpool, England. There, residents living in adjacent affordable housing units tend to the fresh crops they grow and then eat. And lining the ground beneath each raised bed of soil is a smooth sheet of concrete, dotted with slivers of ivory shells. | "They're not so obvious at first … but as you walk on it, the shells become more apparent as you go, and little flecks of white start coming out," said Helen Jones, operations director at L…
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …
Israeli forces shot nine Palestinian citizens and injured others, on Wednesday, in the governorates of Tubas, Nablus, and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday night, Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and injured two others during the ongoing military incursion in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas in the northeastern part of the …
Since last night and until this morning, Thursday, Israeli soldiers have abducted at least 25 citizens, including former prisoners, from several parts of the occupied West Bank. The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) said that the number of detainees since the start of the occupation's aggression on the …
On Wednesday evening, the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) and the Palestinian Detainees' Committee said the Israeli army abducted at least twenty Palestinians in several areas of the occupied West Bank. The PPS and the Detainees Committee stated that the number provided is only for those whose abduction has been documented and verified and added that …
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian man in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank's northern part; his death brings the number of slain Palestinians in the West Bank in three days to 18 (August 27-29). The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has confirmed that Mohammad Bassam Orabi, 32, was killed by …
On Thursday dawn, Day 328 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles, and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip. A girl was killed and many Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp …
By Fabrizio Casari [This article was first published in Spanish in El Digital 19 on August 17, 2024. It is translated here by Francisco Dominguez.] (Fabrizio Casari is an Italian journalist and political analyst.) The new law that will regulate the activities of non-governmental organizations in Nicaragua, outlining the contours of their functions, is called…
After 25 years without polio, the siege of Gaza has directly resulted in a confirmed case of childhood paralysis, in what could be the start of a polio outbreak. The British biologist Peter Medawar described a virus as "a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein." The virus that causes polio provides a perfect …
The Israeli army continued its bombing and shelling of various parts of the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip, ongoing for the 328th consecutive day, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation due to the siege and the displacement of more than 95% of the population. Media sources the army continued to …
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor: Palestinian Territory — To compel Israel to stop the slow and deliberate killing of Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar, who has been in Israeli solitary confinement for 17 days, the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls, Reem Al-Salem, must take effective and immediate …
By Strategic deterrence is one of the most important aspects of any global power's/superpower's security architecture. Countries such as …
TOPANGA, Calif. — "In 2016 when Trump got elected," recalls playwright Bernardo Cubría, "I started getting all these text messages from friends of mine, most of whom were white Americans, and they were like, 'Dude, how could 30% of Latinos or Hispanic people vote for Trump?' "I was offended by their question; why would they …
CHICAGO —By a 99.99% share in a 90.21% turnout, the 28,000 unionized Flight Attendants at United Airlines authorized their officers to call a strike. The key reason: The company's refusal to even consider a decent contract to replace the one which expired three years ago. The strike authorization vote sends a signal to Chicago-based United's …
ATLANTA—Two Delta Airlines workers were killed and another grievously injured on Tuesday when a tire on a Boeing 757 plane exploded during maintenance at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport at the mile-wide Delta TechOps maintenance facility. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it has opened an investigation, while Delta said it was "working with authorities." The …
Imagine showing up to work for an eight-day shift—not unthinkable in industries like shipping, trucking, airlines, oil rigs, and rural medicine—and then the boss announces that actually, due to unsafe working conditions, you will be forced to work a nine-month shift instead. Just one day on the job happens to come with a lot of …
When Swarthmore, Pa., resident Scott Richardson first voted in a U.S. presidential election, it was for Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1976. | Richardson cast his ballot for Republican Donald Trump in 2016. But after being disillusioned by Trump's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richardson chose Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election. | "It's almost 50/50 who I have voted for," Richardson, a former restaurateur, said of the political affiliations of his chosen presidential candidates over the years. "It has never been related to [political] party. I kind of felt like I was voting for an individual." | Richardson is…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported approximately 107,543 drug overdose deaths across the United States. Delaware recorded 558 of those tragic losses. | In response, Delaware-based atTAcK Addiction is intensifying its efforts to provide crucial resources and information to those in need, working to combat the state's opioid crisis and save lives. | The 
GRAYLING, Michigan—Los activistas de la organización por la paz CodePink están animando a los residentes de Michigan a que escriban a la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer en oposición al posible desarrollo de una instalación de municiones en el estado por parte de una empresa de misiles. Saab AB, una empresa aeroespacial y armamentística sueca, anunció a …
Muslim voters evenly split between Jill Stein and Kamala Harris, new poll finds | Poll shows 40 percent drop in Muslim support for Democrats, as they lean to third parties amid outrage over war in Gaza | | A protester holds a sign reading 'Abandon Harris' as she marches with others at…
Dear Readers: | There has been a lot of hype in the news about Ukraine's new "Wonder Weapon", called the Palyanitsa (pal-ya-NEE-tsia). Ukrainian spelling –ø–∞–ª—è–Ω–∏ÃÅ—Ü—è, with the stress on the third syllable. Technically this is just a loaf of wheat bread, a delicious Ukrainian specialty. However, one of its main features is the trickiness of the pronunciation and the claim that only those fluent in the Ukrainian language can pronounce it correctly! I know of several languages, including Polish, whi…
Yes, I am serious. The media have no intention of allowing the data to get in the way of their bad economy stories. So not that food prices have pretty much stopped rising, the Guardian is coming to the rescue to tell readers how they can cope with rising food prices. Here's the picture on …
The World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency earlier this month after reported cases and deaths surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and quickly spread to neighboring African nations. | Now, the WHO is calling for a global response to deliver vaccines to vulnerable populations and is seeking $135 million in funding to address the crisis. | Joining the discussion: | 
If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.
"As such, it was necessary to engage authorities in Namibia on issues of concern to ensure our decisions and actions domestically are aligned with our obligations in terms of international law and our policy stance of many years on Palestine."
Being the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela a founding member country of the ALBA-TCP, a unionist project, envisioned by the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the heroes of the independence deeds of Latin America and the Caribbean and realized by Commanders Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías and Fidel Castro Ruz; the member countries of this great Alliance acknowledge that this kind Our American nation is a sovereign and independent country, with high democratic standards, which, in compliance with its sacred Constitution, organized presidential elections, in accordance with the corresponding regulatory times.
Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering August 2024: On third anniversary of US withdrawal, experts reflect on sanctions-fueled humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan; Nearly 50 members of Congress call to end Cuba's Terror designation; Fareed Zakaria writes that Trump-Biden "maximum pressure" policy on Iran has failed; "North Koreans are battling food shortages, a sanctions-hit economy" …
The Cuban government has passed new regulations to update the performance of the private sector. The move comes nearly three years after the government approved micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises to operate in the country. According to government data, the private sector has registered more than 11,000 companies. Luis Chirino reports.
At least 18 Palestinians have been killed and 30 more wounded in the occupied West Bank, where Israel has launched its largest military operation in two decades. Israeli forces have simultaneously raided four cities and refugee camps in the north, with hundreds of soldiers backed by armored vehicles, bulldozers, fighter jets and drones. Much of the violence has been centered on Jenin, a frequent target of raids by Israeli forces, but this latest military operation is the largest since the Second Intifada. Ahmed Tobasi, artistic director at the Freedom Theatre in Jenin refugee camp, says Israel's tactics are…
The Israeli army's large-scale assault on the northern West Bank has entered its second day. During a battle in Nur Shams refugee camp, the Israeli army killed wanted resistance fighter Muhammad Jaber "Abu Shuja'," leader of the Tulkarem Brigade.
A few warning lights are flashing over Reform UK's latest accounts filed with Companies House. | The accounts show that the party is dependent on a large loan from a director. | Despite making a profit in 2023, the party — which is unusually set up as a 
Surgeon vindicated after attempt to have him banned from practice fails Renowned British-Palestinian plastic surgeon Professor Ghassan Abu Sittah, who has volunteered repeatedly in Gaza to help Palestinians recover from injuries recover from wounds inflicted by Israeli occupation forces, has been vindicated by the General Medical Council (GMC) after an attempt by a group of …
West Bank: Communications cut in Jenin as Israeli assault enters second day | Witnesses say snipers are stationed across Jenin as homes are raided across besieged Tulkarm camps | | Mourners pray by the bodies of four men who were killed by Israeli forces during their funeral in the al-…
Israeli foreign minister's call to eject West Bank's Palestinians condemned | EU foreign policy chief says Israel Katz's comments are 'completely unacceptable' | | People inspect damage to a mosque following an Israeli operation in the Fara camp for Palestinian refugees near Tubas, the occupied We…
Israeli soldiers sexually harassing Palestinian women at Hebron checkpoint: Report | Hebron residents report surge in sexual harassment and humiliating treatment at checkpoints since outbreak of war | | Palestinians cross an Israeli checkpoint in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 April 20…
Anti-genocide activist house raided and then arrested | THE ARREST OF UK JOURNALIST This follows the recent arrest of YouTube personality Richard Medhurst who has also been very high-profile in his anti-genocide views. It seems that both will have been arre…
Starmer's assault on democracy and press freedom intensifies — yet another journalist arrested, with devices seized, after reporting on Gaza genocide Skwawkbox has warned for years that Keir Starmer, his authoritarian instincts and his closeness to the security services are a grave threat to our democracy and freedom. That threat is now reality and Starmer's …
The death toll in Gaza continues to climb, with conservative estimates putting the numbers of dead around 40,000, but a recent report in the British medical journal The Lancet estimates the actual death toll could be 186,000 or even higher—that's roughly 8% of Gaza's population. And with each passing day, the humanitarian crises unfolding in Gaza and …
Healthcare Workers Say: Stop Bombing Hospitals! by Peg Hunter is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Mondoweiss On August 21, the Israeli army ordered different areas in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, to evacuate their homes and newly-erected tents. This was the first step in the army's invasion and campaign …
James Zogby speaks to Mondoweiss about the DNC's snub of the Uncommitted movement, and what it will take for Washington to shift on Palestine.
In early August, Columbia University told Congress that most of the students arrested in the past year for protesting against Israel's war on Gaza would be allowed to return to campus for the fall. | Then a congressional inquiry applied pressure. Last week, the Republican chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, which has been conducting an inquiry into Columbia's handling of the protests since this spring, published a letter blasting the school for not punishing students harshly enough and issued a subpoena for internal records. | Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C, accused the university of having…
We get an update from Gaza, where at least 68 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its relentless assault on the territory. After nearly 11 months of war, the official Gaza death toll now stands at over 40,600, although the true figure is estimated to be much higher. The World Food Programme announced it is pausing the movement of all staff in Gaza until further notice after Israeli forces shot at one of its clearly marked vehicles despite receiving multiple clearances by Israeli authorities. This comes just two days after U.N. humanitarian efforts in Gaza virtually ground to a h…
By Misión Verdad — Aug 28, 2024 | At the center of the regime-change operation in Venezuela, Edmundo González's campaign command, ConVzla, launched two websites online as a parallel National Electoral Council (CNE). In doing so, González violated Venezuelan electoral laws which forbid any organization other than the CNE from presenting alleged results. | The website 
Very strange doings in France surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, apparently on the specific orders of President Macron. But it sure looks like the hand of Uncle Sam was helping manipulate the puppet strings in this fascist drama. My evidence? Look at the second in the list of charges filed against Durov. | 
The Taliban government in Afghanistan is drawing renewed outrage over a new law banning women's voices in public, forcing them to completely cover their bodies and faces out of the home, and more. This comes after the Taliban banned women from working in most fields and ended girls' education past primary school following their takeover of the country in 2021. We speak with Sima Samar, an Afghan human rights advocate and doctor who chaired the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission from 2002 until 2019; she also briefly served as minister of women's affairs in the interim Afghan governm…
As Ukrainian forces press their counteroffensive deeper into Russian territory, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned of the heightened risk of a nuclear catastrophe from fighting near the Kursk power plant. The war between the two countries, now in its third year, has also impacted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces in the occupied southeastern part of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin have both signaled the war is likely to drag on for the foreseeable future. For more on the risk of nuclear disasters and p…
Original Link Here: Video: Terrorism Is Made in the USA. The Global War on Terrorism Is a Big Lie — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Prof Michel Chossudovsky and Global Research News Global Research, August 28, 2024 Global Research TV 12 March 2015 [This video was originally published in 2015.] Prominent academic and …
Neither of the two capitalist parties have an answer for the cost-of-living crisis facing the working class.
What does the Harris-Walz campaign mean for young Black people and why do we need an alternative that will carry on the fight beyond the ballot box?>
by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…
Deeply embedded in our Bill of Rights and our most basic American values is the idea that we the people — not the government — are in charge of our own lives. But there are plenty of people who disagree with that premise and want to control our lives. And those people have a plan. | All of us remember Donald Trump's presidency: separating families, banning visitors from Muslim countries, stacking the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, and attacking LGBTQ people. Yet as the ACLU's detailed analysis of Trump and his supporters' policy proposals and rhetoric has shown, if…
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Kevin Potter analyzes the punishing memory culture surrounding Palestine activism at the University of Vienna.
Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…
'Crumbling': Libya's warring factions dig in for fight over oil profits | Foreign powers backing Libya's rival governments don't want a return to war, but situation could spiral out of control, experts say | | Libyan security forces take part in a military parade in northwestern city of M…
Mifepristone is colloquially known as the "abortion pill" and used by nearly two-thirds of women in the United States who choose to terminate their pregnancies. | Anti-abortion campaigners object that women can receive this drug through the mail, even in states that have banned or severely restricted abortion. In a landmark case, the U.S. Supreme court ruled in June that a group of anti-abortion doctors lacked standing in their lawsuit claiming the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had acted improperly in approving mifepristone more than 20 years ago. Abortion rights activists celebrated the high court's rejectio…
A judge has temporarily blocked new immigration policy allowing undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for green cards without having to leave the country. The program only started accepting applications last week — but a group of Republican-led states quickly sued — claiming the policy is unconstitutional. The Biden administration has vowed to fight back. This is the latest friction point on what is shaping up to be one of the most important issues in this year's presidential election. Toni Waterman reports.
I've never thought it very useful to poke and prod everything Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says, mostly because I feel like criticism of her often takes on a strange disproportionality, and is a proxy for deeper ideological disputes. AOC Discourse also seems to forget she's not the leader of the Democratic Party; she's one of 535 members of Congress. But she may be the most famous progressive in Congress, and a favorite punching bag of Fox News. This doesn't, in and of itself, necessarily entail any added moral burden. But Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's comments last week on the topic of Gaza during the Democratic Nati…
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The wheels on this bus do indeed go round and round. Its wipers swish. And its horn beeps. Hidden in its innards, though, is something special — a motor that doesn't vroom but pairs with a burgeoning technology that could help the grid proliferate with renewable energy. | These new buses, developed by a company called Zum, ride clean and quiet because they're fully electric. With them, California's Oakland Unified School District just became the first major district in the United States to transition to 100 percent electrified buses. The vehicles are now transporting 1,300 students to and from school, re…
Starmer-Evans party left hundreds of Subject Access Requests unanswered, many of them for more than a year when it is obliged to respond within an absolute maximum of three months UK data protection watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has censured the Labour Party for repeatedly ignoring enquiries from concerned members and ex-members submitting 'Subject …
Questions raised about Peter Hendy's fitness for role after he threatened rail contractor with loss of contracts if Gareth Dennis not 'dealt with' A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that Keir Starmer's new rail minister Peter Hendy demanded disciplinary action against an award-winning rail engineer for raising safety concerns about overcrowding at one …
Every time you use a "free" app or service, you're likely paying with your data, which can be sold, analyzed, or even used to manipulate your behavior without your explicit consent. An anonymous source recently alerted NoCramming to a disturbing trend at KillerPapers. This essay-writing service handles customer data as carelessly as a lost library …
Once again, George Osborne clone Rachel Reeves has been bandying about the Labour Party's austerity agenda. Specifically, she told Sky News on Labour's decision to scrap the winter fuel payment to millions of pensioners: It wasn't a decision I wanted to make. It was a decision I had to make in incredibly challenging circumstances, to …
Early on 29 August, counter-terror police arrested Sarah Wilkinson — a prominent pro-Palestine activist and reporter. Supposedly, this was for content she posted online, which is a clear breach of journalistic freedom: The police came to her house just before 7.30am. 12 of them in total, some of them in plain clothes from the counter …
Sign the open letter to return Trinidad to Colombia to support the Total Peace Process Today we are launching an international campaign to pressure the US and Colombian governments to return US political prisoner and former FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — People's Army) negotiator, Ricardo Palmero, to his home country so that he…
As the United Kingdom recovers from the recent race riots and the revelations that it was sparked by While the riots exposed some underlying tension in polari…
Havana was the venue of the IBA Champions' Night this week marking International Boxing Day. The event electrified the boxing world, with a thrilling lineup of six fights — six Cubans and six visitors. The bouts featured four Olympic gold medalists from Cuba, including the current welterweight gold medalist at the 2024 Paris games, Erislandy Alvarez Borges. Luis Chirino reports.