(2021-07-27). Here is why we are boycotting the UN Food Systems Summit. mronline.org 
Social movements and scientists are staying out of the UN summit because it represents big agribusiness interests.
(2021-07-26). Delta Strain Detected in Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Airport—7+7 Reopening Plan Continues. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, July 25, President Nicolás Maduro reported the detection of two cases of the Delta strain: "In Venezuela we already have two cases of the Delta strain: an athlete who came to Miranda from Turkey, and the second case of a doctor who lives in Caracas. He came from abroad. Both people are vaccinated." | He mentioned the study about lifting the 7+7 reopening scheme and highlighted that the country is facing a new threat with the Delta and Delta Plus variants. He explained that in Colombia they realized last Saturday that the Delta strain was detected a month and a half ago. | "In Venezuela, without a doubt…
(2021-07-26). Venezuela Confirms Two Cases of Delta COVID-19 Strain. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro confirmed the highly contagious Delta COVID-19 strain in the Southern nation after two travelers that came from abroad tested positive for it. Both citizens are isolated and receiving treatment. | RELATED: | The first case was a sportsman who arrived in Miranda state from Turkey. The athlete had verified contact with 30 people that have so far tested negative to COVID…
(2021-07-26). Will Canada Remain a Credible Nuclear Non-Proliferation Partner? globalresearch.ca
(2021-07-26). Iraqi Prime Minister Visits Washington In Hopes Of U.S. Troop Withdrawal. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 26th, US President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. | This is the latest step in weeks of "strategic dialogue" over the future of US troops in Iraq, attacks by Iran-aligned groups, and fears of a resurgence of ISIS. | At the top of the agenda for al-Kadhimi, the former director of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service who became prime minister in May 2020, will be attaining a final timeline for the withdrawal of US "combat" troops, a category that t…
(2021-07-26). Iraq seeks timeline for US troop withdrawal from the country. peoplesdispatch.org There is increasing pressure on the Iraqi government to act on the presence of foreign troops in the country, particularly since the assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the US last year…