(2022-08-09). Biden Says He's 'Proud' of US Support for Israel After Gaza Bombardment Kills 45, Including 16 Children. news.antiwar.com President Biden The bombing campaign started on Friday when Israel targeted a leader of the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad in Gaza. The initial strike killed an Islamic J…
(2022-08-09). Gaza slaughter: Israel's war crimes and US hypocrisy. wsws.org The three-day bloodbath is an indictment of Zionism, imperialism and the venal and corrupt Arab bourgeoisie.
(2022-08-09). U.S. massacres civilians in wars in the Middle East: report. ecns.cn The United States has committed crimes by launching wars in the Middle East and surrounding regions that have caused mass killing of civilians, said a report released Tuesday by the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS).
(2022-08-08). Biden authorizes largest weapons assistance to Ukraine. ecns.cn The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced Monday that the United States will provide Ukraine with 1 billion U.S. dollars worth of additional security assistance, the largest one-time weapons package since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
(2022-08-09). Solidaridad con la mujer sudafricana, øcómo surge la fecha. telesurtv.net Los crímenes cometidos por el apartheid afrikáner en Sudáfrica afectaron también a mujeres y niñas negras, quienes alzaron sus voces para rechazar toda forma de discriminación.
(2022-08-09). 60% of Israeli Jews support Segregation of Palestinian-Israelis. zcomm.org If the solid majority in a society systematically views a minority as disloyal and doesn't want them living in its neighborhoods, that sounds an awful lot like Apartheid…
(2022-08-09). Russia warns Turkey over building drone plant in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — If Turkish drone developer Bayrak builds a plant in Ukraine, the Russian military will consider it as a military target, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Bayrak drone factory in Ukraine to be targeted. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — If Turkish drone developer Bayrak builds a plant in Ukraine, the Russian military will consider it as a military target, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Ukraine halts Russian oil supply to EU. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Ukraine's state oil pipeline operator Ukrtransnafta has stopped pumping Russian crude to the EU through the southern branch of the Druzhba pipeline.
(2022-08-09). Biden administration approves $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the largest yet. wsws.org The latest US weapons delivery announcement comes after Amnesty International and the United Nations have confirmed that the Ukrainian military is using tactics that serve to drive up civilian casualties.
(2022-08-09). How to Resist the Empire's Neoliberal Debt Trap. zcomm.org The US/NATO confrontation with Russia in Ukraine is achieving just the opposite of America's aim…
(2022-08-09). Kenya's General Elections Started Smoothly. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, millions of Kenyan citizens cast their ballots at about 46,229 polling stations across the country to elect their fifth president as well as members of the National Assembly, senators, and county governors. | RELATED: | William Ruto, Kenya's sitting deputy president and a presidential candidate under the Kenya Kwanza (Kenya First) Alliance, cast his ballot at 6 a.m. local time at a primary school located in his ancestral Sugoi villag…
(2022-08-09). FBI agents raid black nationalist group's homes, offices over bogus allegations of conspiracy with Russia. wsws.org The case has all the hallmarks of a political frame-up targeting the African People's Socialist Party for its opposition to the US-NATO war against Russia. It points to an attempt to intimidate and criminalize opposition to the war more broadly.
(2022-08-09). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de dos líderes en Ituango, Colombia. telesurtv.net Los hombres se encontraban en una reunión familiar cuando irrumpió un grupo armado, en la madrugada del domingo, y fueron asesinados a tiros.
(2022-08-09). Remembering One of Humanity's Worst Catastrophe's—Seventy Seven Years On. covertactionmagazine.com President Harry S. Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki set the groundwork for an era of U.S. global hegemony and enriched corporations like General Electric, DuPont, Union Carbide, Bechtel and Westinghouse which made hundreds of billions of dollars developing generation after generation of "first-strike" nuclear weapons. U.S. leaders, intent on provoking …
(2022-08-08). Tesla signs contract to buy Indonesia's nickel products worth 5 billion USD. ecns.cn U.S. electric carmaker Tesla Inc. has signed a deal worth 74.5 trillion rupiahs (5 billion U.S. dollars) to buy nickel products from two Indonesian producers, a minister said Monday.
(2022-08-09). When Billions of our Tax Dollars are given to Corporations then our Labor is Slave Labor. indybay.org Modern Slavery Exists! When we pay taxes and then the U.S. Congress votes to give billions of our tax dollars to corporations as subsidies, then we have worked as slave labor.
(2022-08-09). Total Competition or Repressive Administration of People. indybay.org An awareness of the monstrosities of our glorious capitalist society is the first prerequisite for thinking beyond that society. | One should always remind oneself: ..The regularities of capitalist society are not laws of nature, so they can be abolished in principle. With such abolition, a new society can become possible.
(2022-08-09). Chicago's Howard Brown Health Workers Are Organizing a Union. zcomm.org Workers at the Chicago nonprofit LGBTQ health provider Howard Brown say management has not prioritized what's best for either patients or workers…
(2022-08-09). Diplomat reiterates opposition to AUKUS nuclear sub pact. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat on Monday reiterated China's opposition to nuclear submarine cooperation between the U.S., Britain and Australia and warned Japan and related countries not to replicate "nuclear sharing" in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2022-08-09). Sunday 9/18: The U.S. War with Mexico, Manifest Destiny and the Rise of the U.S. Empire. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin @ Geary, MLK Room or Join the conversation on Zoom: | zoom.us/j/91297649127pwd=eitYTk1nVVFPdVlYK2VoWXQ2TjNHZz09…
(2022-08-09). U.S. commits serious human rights violations in the Middle East and beyond: report. ecns.cn The China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) on Tuesday released a report, revealing that U.S. crimes have not only led to frequent and repeated wars in the Middle East and other places, plunging them into the quagmire of conflict and security dilemmas, but seriously undermined the right to life, health, personal dignity, freedom of religious belief, survival and development.
(2022-08-09). China diplomat clarifies goals of military drill near Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Beijing is conducting military drills around Taiwan to give a warning to the United States and teach a lesson to "Taiwanese separatists," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Syrian army thwarts terrorists plot in Idlib. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Syrian army managed to thwart a terrorist plot in Idlib province in the northwestern country.
(2022-08-09). All sides must be serious about achieving text of final agt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says all parties involved in the Vienna talks on the revival of the JCPOA must take serious steps toward reaching the final text of an agreement.
(2022-08-09). Huracán Howard se aleja de las costas de México. telesurtv.net La Comisión Nacional del Agua actualizó este martes que el ciclón se aleja paulatinamente de las costas mexicanas.
(2022-08-09). Protesters Face Off with Cops at People's Park. indybay.org Photos by @calvinstewartphoto on IG. Do not reprint without permission.
(2022-08-09). Raeisi felicitates Singapore on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi forwarded a message of congratulations to Singaporean President Halimah Yacob, felicitating the Singaporean National Day.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal growth and discoloration. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. And experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to keep an eye on your nails, as they can provide clues to your overall health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4UE0YtSSeUg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-09). Wednesday 8/10: Police Brutality Against Protesters: John Burris to Announce Case Against City of SF. indybay.org The Chase Center | 3rd St between 16th & Warriors Way…
(2022-08-09). Vienna talks step forward, draft to be discussed in capitals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The results of the Vienna talks are to be discussed in the capitals of the involved countries and despite progress made contrary to western media claims it is too early to talk about reaching an agreement.
(2022-08-09). Expert Alert: What a formula change may mean for Black patients in need of a kidney transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Experts are hoping a new requirement that all U.S. transplant centers use a race-neutral formula to determine eligibility for a kidney transplant will improve African American access to lifesaving transplants. "This is an essential step toward reducing racial inequity in access to kidney transplantation," says Naim Issa, M.D., a Mayo Clinic nephrologist. "The inclusion of race in the calculation of kidney function has been linked to disparities in care for African Americans,…
(2022-08-09). FBI raids Trump estate at Mar-a-Lago. wsws.org Some 30 agents executed a search based on a judicial warrant, alleging that they were seeking evidence of a crime—apparently linked to the cover-up of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
(2022-08-09). National Labor Relations Board orders United Mine Workers of America to pay $13.3 million to Warrior Met for lost profits incurred during strike. wsws.org The National Labor Relations Board ruled on July 22 that the UMWA is responsible for $13.3 million in security costs and loss of profit at Warrior Met over the course of its year-long strike in Brookwood, Alabama.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help you identify the warning signs and differentiate melanoma from noncancerous skin formations, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMEGrDdVGE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-09). Wednesday 8/31: International Overdose Awareness Day 2022. indybay.org In Person (4: 30-6pm): | Aptos Village Park | 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos | Virtual Event (12-1: 30pm). Registration: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu6tqDosGtVRm5lfvbaD81y7sduRDm1u…
(2022-08-09). Russia-India Relations in a Transformative World. infobrics.org India has made sure that no forum that it is part of takes a stance against Russia. India has ensured its strategic relations with Russia. The huge Indian market and defence capabilities enable India to retain strategic autonomy, writes Anuradha Chenoy, Adjunct Professor, Jindal Global University…
(2022-08-09). Russia Halts Inspections of Facilities Under New START Treaty. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced that its country has temporarily withdrawn its facilities from inspections under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). | RELATED: | "Russia officially informed the United States… that our country was temporarily withdrawing its facilities subject to inspections under this treaty from inspection activities," the Ministry said. | Moscow was forced to suspe…
(2022-08-09). Loud explosions heard near Russian military airbase in Crimea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Local people in western Crimea said they heard several loud explosions and saw black smoke rising from the direction of a Russian military airbase at Novofedorivka on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). JCPOA has all reasons to survive but devil is in details. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The Russian envoy to the Vienna talks Mikhail Ulyanov says that the JCPOA has all reasons to survive with all respect to all nuclear deal participants but as always the devil is in the details.
(2022-08-09). Launch of Khayyam satellite landmark in Iran-Russia coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, hailed the launch of the Iranian satellite 'Khayyam' as an "important landmark" in cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
(2022-08-09). Russian youth protest against U.S. provocation. ecns.cn Russian youth protested on the streets against America's provocative Taiwan trip and showed their support for China on August 4 in Russia.
(2022-08-09). Iranian satellite 'Khayyam' launched into space (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — A Russian space agency launched Iran's Khayyam satellite into space.
(2022-08-09). Tampa community protests for rent control amidst housing crisis. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On August 7, Tampa organizers rallied at city hall to demand rent control be on the ballot for the upcoming November city election. The emergency protest was called after the city council voted on August 4 against putting the rent control demand on the ballot. | Rent in Tampa has been rising rapidly, with rents being 38% higher than January 2021. Since March 15, there have been 31,357 evictions filed in Tampa as many can't keep up with the rising rent rates. The city council voted six to one on July 28 to declare a housing state of emergency, and the vote against rent control being on the ballot came…
(2022-08-09). Over 2 ,000 Liters of Water Have Been Thrown on Matanzas Fire. telesurenglish.net Until Monday night, the helicopters of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba had carried out over 100 missions to drop water on the fire at the base of fuel depots in Matanzas City. | RELATED: | Each of the missions spilled some 2, 0 liters of water on the fire, which started last Friday when lightning struck a tank containing millions of liters of hydrocarbons. | The explosions, with columns of fire of several tens of met…
(2022-08-09). Chongqing grants first unmanned driving permits. ecns.cn Chongqing's Yongchuan district granted China's first unmanned autonomous driving permits to five Baidu taxis on Wednesday, allowing for no human driver or safety operator to be in the vehicle on public roads for the first time.
(2022-08-09). Pueblos indígenas, protectores del ambiente y la diversidad. telesurtv.net Estas comunidades viven en espacios que abarcan el 22 por ciento de la superficie terrestre de nuestro planeta y el 80 por ciento de la biodiversidad.
(2022-08-09). Excavation of No. 8 sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Ruins almost completed. ecns.cn The archaeological excavation of No. 8 sacrificial pit has entered the final stage since it began in October 2020. As the biggest sacrificial pit of the six newly discovered pits (No. 3 to No. 8), No. 8 pit is the one with most unearthed cultural artifacts.
(2022-08-09). Destacan disminución de contagios de la Covid-19 en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La reducción del 21 por ciento de los casos positivos de Covid-19 en Bolivia aporta optimismo a la situación epidemiológica del país.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment options for migraine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 30-year-old woman who has had migraines since I was a teenager. My pediatrician said it was likely hormonal, since they often occurred during my menstrual cycle. Over the years, I have tried various prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat migraines, as well as preventive therapies, but I continue to struggle. I feel as if my headache days are increasing. I often miss work and cannot participate in activities with friends…
(2022-08-09). Michigan attorney general requests criminal charges against multiple Republican politicians, far-right sheriff for tampering with voting machines. wsws.org Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a petition requesting a special prosecutor criminally investigate Republican attorney general candidate Matthew DePerno, among others, for engaging in a "conspiracy" to break into voting machines.
(2022-08-09). Phone Zap: Tell PMZ to Stop Supporting Ron Mason's White Supremacy + Anti-LGBT Hate. indybay.org Call-in campaign to demand that PMZ fire Ron Mason of the white nationalist group the Constitution Party of California and key organizer of the yearly "Straight Pride" rally in Modesto, CA alongside violent, far-Right and white supremacist groups.
(2022-08-08). Attempts to distort one-China principle doomed to fail: spokesperson. ecns.cn China on Monday expressed firm opposition to certain countries' attempt to distort, obscure and hollow out the one-China principle, calling such practices illegal as well as null and void.
(2022-08-09). A Q&A with a Mayo Clinic expert on monkeypox testing, more… newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Health officials continue to monitor and track increasing cases of monkeypox, a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. "Monkeypox is a virus that has mainly caused outbreaks in the continent of Africa. There have been over the last decade or two isolated outbreaks in countries outside of Africa, but this is the largest outbreak occurring in what we call nonendemic countries," says Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. The World Health Organization declared monkeypox…
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can a beverage provide a brain boost? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you looked at the lineup of soft drinks available at your grocery store lately? Dozens of new types of beverages claim to offer a myriad of health benefits. Some include ingredients such as nootropics and adaptogens, which claim to improve brain function.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Brent Bauer, a Mayo Clinic internist, explains what you should know about these supplements and if they really can help boost brain power. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2022-08-09). Protestan por alto precio del combustible en Bangladés. telesurtv.net Varias organizaciones estudiantiles de carácter progresista y de izquierda tomaron las calles de Daca, y se enfrentaron con policías.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Father-daughter duo taking part in Transplant Games of America. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Carly Kelly was born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, a disease that not only affects the kidneys, but also can lead to liver problems. She spent the first month of her life in the Neonatal ICU at Mayo Clinic, where physicians told Carly's family she would eventually need a kidney transplant. "I was the first one to register as a donor," says Tim Kelly, Carly's father. "And I was so blessed to be a…
(2022-08-09). FBI search Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Ex-US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was "raided" by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe.
(2022-08-09). China's first permanent maglev-suspension monorail completes trial run in Jiangxi. ecns.cn The "Xingguo" train features a suspended monorail structure and is designed to run at a speed of 80 km/h.
(2022-08-09). Zanjan Great Husseiniya hosts ceremony of 'Sham-e-Ghariban'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The traditional mourning ceremony of Sham-e-Ghariban (the night of the forsaken) which refers to the evening and night of Ashura, was held in Great Husseiniya of Zanjan last night.
(2022-08-09). PLA to conduct live-fire exercises in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese military is scheduled to carry out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea from Tuesday to Thursday, according to the Guangdong Provincial Maritime Safety Administration.
(2022-08-09). Syphilis: A rising community presence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The infection rate of syphilis is increasing. The rate of infection has increased by 81% in Iowa, 28% in Minnesota and 34% in Wisconsin from 2016 to 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Across the country, syphilis infections increased over the same time by 52%. Here are answers to questions on how to prevent and treat this infection: What is syphilis? "Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection spread…
(2022-08-08). 90 pct of China import expo exhibition area booked. ecns.cn Ninety percent of the planned enterprise exhibition area has been booked for the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2022-08-09). Saturday 8/13: Keep Laguna Honda OPEN! Press Conference-Speak Out To Stop Closure of Laguna Honda. indybay.org Laguna Honda Hospital | In Front of Old Entrance Steps | 375 Laguna Honda Blvd. | San Francisco…
(2022-08-09). China's second lab module Mengtian delivered to launch site. ecns.cn Mengtian, meaning "Dreaming of Heavens", the second lab module of China's Tiangong Space Station, is transported from its production site to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province.
(2022-08-09). Oglala Lakota Nation: 'History of Abuses' Results in Registration Required for Churches. indybay.org The Oglala Lakota Nation's new ordinance requiring churches and missionaries to register is due to their history of global abuses to Indigenous Peoples, and lasting damage to Lakotas, the ordinance states. "The history of abuses by the churches upon Indigenous peoples has caused generational trauma for Indigenous peoples across the world," states the Oglala Lakota Nation's ordinance.
(2022-08-09). España emite medidas para regular consumo de agua tras sequía. telesurtv.net La Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) refirió que en julio de 2022 ha sido el mes más cálido jamás registrado en España.
(2022-08-09). Venezuela anuncia campaña para recuperar activos en el exterior. telesurtv.net "Vamos a enfrentarlos con todo si continúa la persecución criminal de Estados Unidos contra Conviasa", apuntó el mandatario venezolano.
(2022-08-09). Hezbollah proved its adherence to Imam Hussein in 40 years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement says Hezbollah has proved its adherence to the path of Imam Hussein (AS) over the last 40 years.
(2022-08-09). Record rain leaves at least 7 dead in South Korea's Seoul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — At least seven people died in and around the South Korean capital of Seoul overnight, authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power, caused slips and left roads and subways submerged.
(2022-08-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, August 9.
(2022-08-08). Work starts on nation's 2nd domestically built cruise ship. ecns.cn China's second domestically built cruise ship began construction on Monday, as the nation's shipbuilding industry has basically mastered core technologies in cruise design and construction, officials and industry experts said.
(2022-08-09). Expert Alert: Options for laryngeal regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Mayo Clinic is using 3D printing as a new option to heal the larynx after cancer or traumatic injury. David Lott, M.D., a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, is an expert who can speak about a pioneering procedure using 3D bioimplants and tissue engineering to regenerate the larynx, more commonly known as the voice box. Dr. Lott also is the associate director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at…
(2022-08-09). China intensifies crackdown on cryptocurrency hype, speculation. ecns.cn China's internet watchdog on Tuesday said it had intensified a crackdown on illegal online information that may lead to speculation and fraud involving cryptocurrency.
(2022-08-09). Hong Kong cuts COVID hotel quarantine to 3 days for overseas arrivals. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will cut hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals infected with COVID-19 from seven days to three days, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee announced at a press conference Monday.
(2022-08-09). U.S. out of — where you don't belong! indybay.org What do we want? Sovereignty, not oligarchy, colonialism, imperialism, nor meddling with our bodies.
(2022-08-09). ISIL attack on N Mali leaves dozens killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Malian army on late Monday reported that 21 people were killed after ISIL-affiliated terrorists attacked the northern country.
(2022-08-09). Bangladés busca importar petróleo ruso para disminuir precios. telesurtv.net Se produce luego que los precios del transporte y otros insumos se incrementaran notablemente en el país asiático.
(2022-08-09). Science Saturday: Addressing the challenges of chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) — a type of immunotherapy that reprograms a patient's T cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells — has revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers. While the technique has successfully sent patients with advanced disease into remission, it is far from perfect. CAR-T cell therapy has three main problems that Mayo is seeking to address to bring the full potential of this promising treatment to patients, says Saad Kenderian,…
(2022-08-09). Presidente de Colombia sostiene encuentro con canciller cubano. telesurtv.net "Confirmamos disposición a fortalecer los profundos lazos culturales e históricos entre nuestros pueblos", expresó el canciller cubano.
(2022-08-09). Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in the US: What's that mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been over 6,600 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S., with all but two states, Montana and Wyoming, reporting at least one. Dr. Richard Kennedy, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains what the declaration means. "The declaration allows more flexibility to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the…
(2022-08-09). Juez ecuatoriano ordena liberación de exvicepresidente Glas. telesurtv.net El magistrado de la Unidad Judicial Especializada de Garantías Penitenciarias de Portoviejo, Rubén Molina, accedió a un recurso de hábeas corpus presentado por la defensa de Glas.
(2022-08-09). Leader attends mourning ceremony of 'Sham-e-Ghariban'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Sham-e-Ghariban (Night of the Forsaken) at Husseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) in Tehran on Monday.
(2022-08-09). Mohawk Nation News 'The Pope and Murder Inc. Will Pay the Price'. indybay.org Mohawk Mothers told the International Court at The Hague that the Pope has admitted genocide and the sanctions must begin. The Pope's apology for murder is not accepted. "The Pope plead guilty. No trial is required. The world cannot let the genociders get away with murder and genocide. The sanctions must now begin. We demand justice."
(2022-08-09). Hainan to eliminate COVID-19 cases at community level by Friday. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province announced that it will eliminate all COVID-19 cases at the community level as of Friday, according to its working group for response to COVID-19 on Monday.
(2022-08-09). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 9 de agosto de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-08-08). U.S. white men sentenced to life in prison for killing Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. ecns.cn Two white men were sentenced to life in prison on Monday for the 2020 murder of Black man Ahmaud Arbery.
(2022-08-09). Maglev line opens to tourists in Fenghuang. ecns.cn Fenghuang in Hunan province has become the first county-level area in the country to open a magnetic levitation, or maglev, railway line.
(2022-08-09). Iran volleyball team B defeats Qatar at Islamic games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The Iranian volleyball team B began the Asian games in Turkey on a high note after beating Qatar in three straight sets on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Sutter Health CAN reopen the Mickelson Therapy Pool. indybay.org Background: Sutter Health has the means to reopen the Mickelson Therapy pool but doesn't want to because it can make more money by closing it and offering more profitable services in its place. Meanwhile disabled people of all ages and seniors are left without a single accessible facility on the San Francisco Peninsula. The pool has been closed for over two years.
(2022-08-08). Chinese envoy urges U.S. political decisions to revive Iran nuke deal. ecns.cn China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Wang Qun, on Monday urged the United States to make immediate political decisions to help promote an early agreement in the Iran nuclear talks.
(2022-08-09). China's new energy sector moves into high gear amid pursuit for carbon goals. ecns.cn As construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases accelerates, China's new energy sector is expected to have greater growth potential this year amid efforts to achieve "dual carbon" goals.
(2022-08-09). Ecuador confirma primer fallecido con la viruela del mono. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a las autoridades sanitarias, cuatro pacientes fueron dados de alta y cinco permanecen aislados producto de la viruela.
(2022-08-09). Nueva represión israelí deja al menos tres muertos y más de 40 heridos en Cisjordania ocupada. telesurtv.net Varios comandos sionistas irrumpieron y abrieron fuego con balas reales a civiles palestinos en el centro de Nablús, tras lo cual bombardearon un edificio de viviendas.
(2022-08-09). Perú supera los 0 casos de viruela símica. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria subrayó que se registraron 185 altas médicas.
(2022-08-09). Iran to remain heart of Axis of Resistance: Nasrallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, said on Ashura Day that Iran, under the leadership of Imam Khamenei, to remain the heart of Axis of Resistance.
(2022-08-09). Berkeley Police and demonstrators clash over development of People's Park. indybay.org July 29 an Alameda County Superior Court decided it was not a violation of the California Environmental Quality Act for a $312 million dollar development to take shape on the location of Berkeley's largest and longest bohemian hubs: the People's Park.
(2022-08-09). ALBA-TCP condena pedido de EE.UU. de incautar avión venezolano. telesurtv.net La Alianza considera la orden de la Corte estadounidense como "ilegítima e "ilegal" y al mismo tiempo, rechaza las medidas coercitivas y unilaterales impuestas a Venezuela.
(2022-08-09). China launches three satellites in one rocket. ecns.cn Taijing-1 01/02 satellites will provide commercial remote sensing services, and Donghai-1 satellite will be used to verify the multi-mode remote sensing technology of the polarization camera.
(2022-08-09). Youth and students defend zero-COVID advocate Dr David Berger. wsws.org "Dr David Berger has been threatened by AHPRA for telling the truth, despite his reputation and dedication to saving lives in remote areas." — Sam Poon, a La Trobe University student…
(2022-08-09). Turkey targets NE Syria with drone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — News sources on Tuesday reported a drone attack launched by Turkish forces on northeastern Syria.
(2022-08-09). Conoce cinco crímenes de guerra por parte de EE.UU. telesurtv.net A 77 años del bombardeo atómico de Nagasaki por parte de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.), la ONU llama a la eliminación total de las armas nucleares para evitar una nueva tragedia nuclear.
(2022-08-09). Gremios argentinos rechazan detención de avión venezolano. telesurtv.net La manifestación desarrollada en plaza de Mayo, denunció la detención arbitraria de trabajadores venezolanos e iraníes en Argentina, miembros de la tripulación de la aeronave.
(2022-08-09). Consumer Health: Support for breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7, which make this a good time to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and ways to support mothers who choose to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant…
(2022-08-09). Qinghai Lake: mirror of the sky. ecns.cn Aerial view of Qinghai Lake, dubbed the "Most beautiful lake in China", in Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Aug. 8, 2022.
(2022-08-09). Mengtian lab module arrives at Wenchang launch center. ecns.cn Mengtian, the second lab module of China's Tiangong space station, has completed its development work and arrived at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, said the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why are menthol-flavored cigarettes a concern? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes is up for public comment through Tuesday, Aug. 2. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning menthol flavoring in cigarettes earlier this year, stating the additive makes menthol cigarettes easier to use, particularly among youth and young adults.Of the more than 18.5 million menthol cigarette smokers ages 12 and older in the U.S., the FDA says it expects the public health benefit of a ban on menthol to be…
(2022-08-09). 8-5-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Back-to-school: What to know about sports, immunizations, COVID-19 and more. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, pediatric infectious diseases specialist, and Dr. David Soma, pediatrician and sports medicine specialist, both with Mayo Clinic Children's Center, fielded questions from media around back-to-school topics. Topics included how to prepare for the start of school such as immunizations, the importance of sleep, COVID-19, as well as sports injury prevention, conditioning and more. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of…
(2022-08-09). Third oil tank ignites in Cuba (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — A third crude tank caught fire and collapsed Monday at Cuba's main oil terminal in Matanzas as an oil spill spread flames from a second tank that caught fire two days earlier.
(2022-08-09). Colombia contabiliza 55 casos de viruela del mono. telesurtv.net Bogotá concentra el mayor número de infectados, mientras el resto se localiza en Antioquia, Risaralda, Tolima, Cartagena, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Valle del Cauca y Santander.
(2022-08-09). Presidente López Obrador invita a Petro a visitar México. telesurtv.net Este domingo se realizó la toma de posesión del presidente colombiano Gustavo Petro y de la vicepresidenta Francia Márquez.
(2022-08-09). Saturday 8/20: Empty Home Tax: November Vote Launch Party. indybay.org Shanty Shack Brewing, 138 Fern St, Santa Cruz…
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: New variants of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Cases of COVID-19 are once again surging in parts of the U.S., and I'm hearing about different strains, such as the BA.5 and BA2.75 omicron subvariants. What do I need to do to keep my family safe, especially as I prepare to send my kids back to school? My children and I have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and a booster vaccination. ANSWER: Infections in the U.S. continue to rise, as COVID-19…
(2022-08-09). Baidu starts first fully driverless Robotaxi Service in two Chinese cities. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Baidu received permits to commercially operate five fully autonomous vehicles with no human assistants on board in Chongqing and Wuhan, marking a first for the country.
(2022-08-09). US, Europe greenlight Israel's latest Gaza massacre. zcomm.org The reality is that it is Western weapons, money and political support that sustain and prolong Israel's settler-colonial persecution of the Palestinian people…
(2022-08-09). Erdogan, Assad to likely hold phone talk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Some news sources have announced the possibility of a holding telephone conversation between the presidents of Turkey and Syria in the near future.
(2022-08-09). Killing women, children sign of Israeli regime's weakness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called the Zionists' crime of killing Palestinian women and children a sign of desperation and weakness of this regime.
(2022-08-09). Fire in Berlin's Grunewald forest demonstrates the political recklessness of the municipal authorities. wsws.org The irresponsible storage of tonnes of munitions and confiscated fireworks in the middle of a popular recreation area, and a fire brigade cut to the bone have led to a foreseeable catastrophe.
(2022-08-09). Applicability of one-China principle is universal, unconditional, indisputable: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-08-09). Inflación interanual asciende al 13.1 por ciento en Chile. telesurtv.net La gasolina, los automóviles nuevos, los servicios de transporte en bus interurbano y la electricidad consignaron el mayor alza mensual durante julio de 2022 en Chile.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cancer rehabilitation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer rehabilitation is available before, during and after cancer treatment. It helps people with cancer maintain and restore physical and emotional well-being, cope with the side effects of cancer, and recover more quickly and more fully from cancer treatment. Cancer rehabilitation involves many types of specialists working together to develop a personal rehabilitation plan that considers a person's preferences, strengths and goals. "Cancer rehabilitation aims to help patients maintain function, restore function, and, more broadly,…
(2022-08-09). Trump denuncia que agentes del FBI allanaron su residencia en Florida. cubadebate.cu Mar-a-Lago, la mansión que el expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump posee en Palm Beach, en el sureste de Florida, fue allanada este lunes por el FBI, según anunció el propio Trump en su sitio web, quien agregó que los agentes abrieron una caja fuerte. Las acciones representan una escalada en el escrutinio policial sobre Trump.
(2022-08-09). Asian Games-themed airplane unveiled in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The Asian Games Hangzhou 2022-themed airplane was unveiled on Monday. The plane features artwork themed around the Asian Games, including slogans and mascots.
(2022-08-08). Hainan helps tourists stranded amid outbreak. ecns.cn The authorities in Hainan province are working hard to assist tourists who have been stranded amid a new outbreak of COVID-19 that has so far affected 13 cities and counties across the island.
(2022-08-09). Alibaba's dual primary listing in Hong Kong gains final approval. ecns.cn Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Monday night its voluntary conversion to a dual primary listing in Hong Kong has been confirmed by the Hong Kong stock exchange.
(2022-08-09). Several injured during Zionists' raid on WB (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — News sources on Tuesday morning reported that several Palestinian citizens were injured during the Israeli regime's forces' raid on West Bank.
(2022-08-09). Thursday 8/11: South Bay Indigenous Solidarity General Meeting. indybay.org Online. Zoom registration page: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoc-GrrjgqGtB8UTFIR6csLrp1rCiAG0RC…
(2022-08-08). One-China principle clearly violated by trip. ecns.cn It's natural for China to feel angry and oppose the recent visit to Taiwan by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, because the trip openly violates the one-China principle and challenges China's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
(2022-08-09). Nueva incursión israelí en Nablus deja tres palestinos muertos. telesurtv.net Varios comandos sionistas irrumpieron y abrieron fuego con balas reales a civiles palestinos en el centro de Nablús, tras lo cual bombardearon un edificio de viviendas.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Preparing your pantry for severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As hurricane season ramps up, emergency management officials recommend that residents in coastal communities plan for an active few months. Having the right supplies, creating a meal plan and knowing when food is no longer safe to consume from a refrigerator or freezer are all important pieces of a safety plan. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0q0eTdux60 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-09). Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas: Batalla minuto a minuto contra el fuego. cubadebate.cu Las labores para extinguir el incendio no cesan en Matanzas. Los cuatro tanques están comprometidos y el panorama se ha dificultado por las altas temperaturas, el tamaño de los tanques y el viento, factores que han hecho que se cambien las estrategias de enfrentamiento al fuego de manera constante, en lo que se cuenta con la experiencia de México y Venezuela.
(2022-08-09). Ask the Mayo Mom: Practical approaches to breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breastfeeding can be challenging, but help is available for new mothers. Lactation consultants, either at the hospital or through organizations like La Leche League, can help with learning the positions that work best mom and baby, and offer tips that can help with learning this new skill of breastfeeding. While breastfeeding benefits for the baby are well-known, the mother also benefits. "It's definitely a great healthy choice for moms to breastfeed," explains Rebekah Huppert, a lactation consultant and nurse…
(2022-08-09). Taking the Streets for Reproductive Justice in Palo Alto. indybay.org 1 minute mp4 video by Lis Cox. | Photos by Jim Colton, ProBonoPhoto.org | Please credit the creators…
(2022-08-09). China Urges Advancing Two-State Solution in Palestine Issue. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, urged the international community to take substantive steps to advance the two-state solution to settle the Palestinian issue at an early date. | RELATED: | Zhang chaired an emergency opening meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in his capacity as council presid…
(2022-08-09). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza, with several members raising concerns amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 10 nutrition myths debunked. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a woman in my 40s, I've experienced a wide variety of diet fads come and go. One week I read it's bad to eat carbs. The next week, it's full-fat dairy products. I've seen articles that say I should only eat between certain hours of the day. There is a lot of contradictory information. How do I distinguish between nutrition myth and fact? ANSWER: Among the sea of information about nutrition is a…
(2022-08-09). Eviromental Protest at Chevron Refinery Remembers 2012 Fire. indybay.org Activists arrive by land and sea…
(2022-08-09). First-in-human trial shows promise for hard-to-treat ventricular tachycardia heart rhythms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A first-in-human multicenter trial involving Mayo Clinic used a new ablation technique for patients with ventricular tachycardia, an abnormally rapid heart rhythm that is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death worldwide. The trial tested needle ablation using in-catheter, heated, saline-enhanced, radio frequency energy, also known as SERF, to substantially increase heat transfer, compared to conventional ablation methods. The new process produces deeper, controllable lesion scars at sites inside the heart muscle….
(2022-08-09). Comicios generales en Kenia transcurren con normalidad. telesurtv.net Unos 22.1 millones de ciudadanos de una población nacional de alrededor de 55 millones de habitantes se registraron para la votación.
(2022-08-09). Sanders Crafts Amendment to Close 'Holes' in Medicare That 'Are Harming Seniors'. zcomm.org "Adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits to Medicare is supported by 84% of the American people"
(2022-08-09). More than 170 countries voice staunch support for China on Taiwan question: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-08-09). Trabajan ininterrumpidamente para sofocar incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Nuevos medios aéreos se incorporaron a combatir el incendio en la base de supertanqueros de la occidental provincia cubana.
(2022-08-09). Frustration builds among nurses as union leaves them in the dark in contract talks at Michigan Medicine. wsws.org The union has kept nurses on the job for five weeks since the expiration of their previous deal July 1, a clear signal that the union is collaborating with management to work out a sellout deal.
(2022-08-09). People's Park — Its Place in the History of Land Art. indybay.org Much has been said about the political history of People's Park. People's Park is also an important piece of Land Art. Art historians and artists should speak up to preserve it. The destruction of the park by the University of California has temporarily been stopped by activists; however many trees were cut down. Legal advocates have requested a hearing, which a judge has granted. All demolition and pre-development work is legally halted until the October court hearing.
(2022-08-09). Killers of Ahmaud Arbery sentenced to life terms for federal hate crimes. wsws.org Travis McMichael and his father Gregory McMichael were given life sentences by a US district judge in Georgia for federal hate crime offences over the murder of 25-year-old African American jogger Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
(2022-08-08). New demand may boost future exports. ecns.cn China's exports are expected to become more resilient as demand from emerging markets such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India expands rapidly, experts said on Monday after reviewing official data that Customs released on Sunday.
(2022-08-09). El tiempo: Lluvias en el occidente de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana se nublará gradualmente en las provincias occidentales y en el sur del resto del país con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán numerosos en el interior de occidente durante la tarde.
(2022-08-09). Diplomats from 30 Islamic countries visit Xinjiang. ecns.cn
(2022-08-09). Researchers make breakthrough on 'exquisite' mechanism to develop drought-resistant plants. ecns.cn Researchers have made a breakthrough by identifying an "exquisite" natural mechanism to develop water-efficient crops that can withstand extreme weather events.
(2022-08-09). Japan marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki amid calling for revisiting its brutal history. ecns.cn Japan's Nagasaki City commemorated the 77th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Tuesday, with the international community urging Japan to see itself not as merely a victim.
(2022-08-09). 6 martyred in shooting at Husseini mourners in Nigeria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The Islamic Movement of Nigeria announced that 6 people were martyred in the shooting of security forces on Ashura day.
(2022-08-09). Friday 8/12: Rally and Street Party for Safe Streets Oakland. indybay.org The Northeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd & 55th Street, Oakland Ca…
(2022-08-09). Sham-e-Ghariban ceremony in Imam Reza Shrine. en.mehrnews.com Tehran, Aug. 9 (MNA) — The night of Sham-e-Ghariban was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, during which Muslims mourn and lament the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).
(2022-08-09). In wake of Pelosi visit, US-China military standoff continues. wsws.org The American nuclear aircraft carrier the USS Ronald Reagan and its strike group have been ordered to remain in waters near Taiwan, as the Chinese military yesterday announced ongoing military drills.
(2022-08-09). Poyang Lake enters dry season at earliest recorded date. ecns.cn China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, entered dry season on Saturday, the earliest date since records started in 1951, according to the local hydrological monitoring center.
(2022-08-09). Monkeypox confirmed at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant as infections rise across Detroit area. wsws.org With monkeypox cases expanding rapidly in the Detroit area, the report of an infection at Sterling Heights Assembly is a concerning development.
(2022-08-09). Zionist regime cannot escape failure, decline : FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the Zionist regime cannot escape from its inevitable fate of failure and decline by killing innocent Palestinian children.
(2022-08-09). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, August 9.
(2022-08-09). Great Resignation, Great Transformation. zcomm.org Let's make the Great Resignation into the Great Transformation, and get to work on something worth doing…
(2022-08-09). Kuwait firmly supports one-China principle. ecns.cn Kuwaiti Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Majdi Ahmed Al-Dhafiri has said his country firmly supports the one-China principle.
(2022-08-08). Moscow Exchange suspends trading in Japanese yen. ecns.cn The Moscow Exchange suspended trading in Japanese yen on Monday.
(2022-08-09). México empleará dron acuático para rescatar a mineros atrapados. telesurtv.net Los accidentes en minas de Coahuila suceden regularmente; durante junio de 2021, siete mineros murieron tras el colapso de otra mina de carbón en Múzquiz.
(2022-08-09). Conozca detalles de incidente con espada de Bolívar en toma de posesión de Petro. telesurtv.net El mandatario saliente, Iván Duque esgrimió una serie de argumentos poco sólidos para impedir la presencia de la espada de Bolívar en la ceremonia de investidura de Petro.
(2022-08-09). China's commercial rocket CERES-1 Y3 launches three satellites. ecns.cn China on Tuesday launched its CERES-1 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwest of China.
(2022-08-09). Preeclampsia linked to increased markers of brain cell damage, inflammation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that women with a history of severe preeclampsia have more markers linked to brain cell damage and inflammation, compared to women who had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings are being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego. Preeclampsia affects up to 15% of women. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious,…
(2022-08-09). China's space station lab module Mengtian arrives at launch site. ecns.cn Mengtian, the second lab module of China's space station, has been shipped to the launch site in southern China's Hainan province, the China Manned Space Agency said Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). 8-1-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Reducing health disparities and addictiveness in cigarette products. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced proposed product standards to prohibit menthol flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors in cigars. August 2nd is the deadline for public comments regarding the proposed ruling. The ruling aims to significantly reduce disease and death from combusted tobacco product use, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., by reducing youth experimentation and addiction, and increasing the number of smokers that quit. There are more than…
(2022-08-09). The Unbroken: Evo Morales. indybay.org Recent events give hope for a resurgence of the left on the continent. Morales points to recent electoral victories in Peru, Chile, Colombia, as well as Lula's soon expected return to the Brazilian presidency. "These times are coming again," he says. "We have to work to consolidate these democratic revolutions, for the benefit of humanity. I have a lot of hope."
(2022-08-09). Diets higher in calcium and potassium may help prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — ≠ Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you have a 30% chance of having another kidney stone within five years. Changes in diet are often prescribed to prevent recurrent symptomatic kidney stones. However, little research is available regarding dietary changes for those who have one incident of kidney stone formation versus those…
(2022-08-09). Las 3 del día: Situación en Matanzas, luego de 72 horas de la primera explosión (+Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes dedicamos la emisión de Las 3 del día a continuar informado, ahora desde el lenguaje radial, sobre la marcha del incendio de la Base de Supertanqueros en Matanzas, que tuvo su primera explosión en la noche de este viernes 5 de agosto. Para ello contaremos con el testimonio de primera mano del joven periodista de Cubadebate Andy Jorge Blanco.
(2022-08-09). Climate Reality Is Hitting Us Like a Breakaway Glacier. zcomm.org Breaking the feedback loop is really the only option we have left…
(2022-08-09). VIDEO: 'Sham-e-Ghariban' observed in Bayn al-Haramayn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and the ceremony of Sham-e-Ghariban was held at Bayn al-Haramayn, the area between Imam Hussein (AS) Shrine and al-Abbas Shrine, which is a distance of 378 meters.
(2022-08-09). Saturday 8/13: Documentary film: Gaza Still Alive. indybay.org Register for Zoom link at: bit.ly/SSDSZoom…
(2022-08-09). Rusia informa a EE.UU. que suspende inspección de instalaciones nucleares. telesurtv.net "Nuestro objetivo es excluir esta situación inadmisible y garantizar que todos los mecanismos del Tratado START se cumplan" de forma bilateral, expresó el Gobierno ruso.
(2022-08-09). Sunburn treatment: What works? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Great summer days are full of relaxation, fun and plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately, spending too much time in the sun can lead to a sunburn. Your skin may be inflamed, painful and feel hot to the touch. Any exposed part of the body, including your lips, earlobes and scalp, can burn. The symptoms of sunburn usually appear a few hours after sun exposure. Unfortunately, there's no fast fix to soothe a sunburn. Once you have sunburn,…
(2022-08-09). I don't believe US killed Afghan people by mistake: Karzai. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Former president Hamid Karzai pointed to the disgraceful US withdrawal from Afghanistan and said Washington killed many Afghans for no reason.
(2022-08-09). Response to Berkeleyside's People's Park Coverage. indybay.org Peoples Park community is not anti-development; we are fighting climate change and do not support the redlining of our Southside district. UC Berkeley can build on sites that are not historically significant. We are anti-fascists centering on urban ecology, consensus decision-making, and rematriation of this land back to the Ohlone people.
(2022-08-09). Cristina Fernández pide recusar a fiscal y juez de su juicio. telesurtv.net La exmandataria señaló que "todo hace juego con todo. Hoy, Página/12 prueba que la asociación ilícita es la de ellos".
(2022-08-09). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de poner en riesgo la seguridad de Europa. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas ucranianas fueron acusadas este lunes por el Gobierno de Rusia de bombardear la planta de energía nuclear de Zaporiyia.
(2022-08-08). Xi extends condolences to Cuban president over fuel farm explosions. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, sent a message of condolence on Monday to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel over explosions at a fuel storage facility in Cuba.
(2022-08-08). Ministry dismisses West's accusations over tensions. ecns.cn China will continue to lodge stern representations with the United States over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, urging Washington to refrain from conniving with and supporting "Taiwan independence" forces and to stop playing the "Taiwan card" to contain China.
(2022-08-09). Minnesota boy involved in boating accident discharged from hospital after making miraculous recovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Five-year-old Vincent Koenig is heading home from Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, after making a miraculous recovery from a boating accident. The little boy from Red Wing, Minnesota, was rescued from the Mississippi River after his family's boat was struck by a barge. While Vincent was wearing a life jacket, he was submerged underwater between 10 and 12 minutes. His dad spotted his orange shoes and pulled him ashore. People on-site performed…
(2022-08-09). Presidente Maduro anuncia campaña para recuperar activos de Venezuela en el exterior. telesurtv.net "Vamos a enfrentarlos con todo si continúa la persecución criminal de Estados Unidos contra Conviasa", apuntó el mandatario venezolano.
(2022-08-09). Comicomment: It's time to wake up from their imperial dream. ecns.cn We no longer live in a world where the imperialist powers could run roughshod over Chinese people on Chinese soil. Today's China is not the old China humiliated and bullied over 100 years ago. It is time for these people to wake up from their imperial dream.
(2022-08-09). Helicópteros cubanos realizan más de 100 misiones de lanzamiento de agua sobre incendio. telesurtv.net En las labores de control del incendio en Matanzas participan bomberos y trabajadores de Cuba, apoyados por expertos de México y Venezuela.
(2022-08-08). China urges support for Africa to enhance capacities. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations and president of the UN Security Council for August, on Monday called on the international community to support Africa in enhancing capacities to secure durable peace in a comprehensive approach.
(2022-08-09). Irán llama a las partes de diálogo en Viena a mostrar seriedad. telesurtv.net La República Islámica siempre ha hecho hincapié en que lo primordial en las pláticas de Viena es el levantamiento efectivo de las sanciones impuestas por EE.UU.
(2022-08-09). Gremios guatemaltecos se movilizarán en contra de la corrupción. telesurtv.net El elevado costo de la canasta básica, la criminalización y la impunidad ante diferentes se encuentran entre los motivos fundamentales del llamado al paro.
(2022-08-09). Celac manifiesta apoyo a Cuba tras incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net La Celac mostró su solidaridad con los familiares de las víctimas y con las personas que se encuentran hospitalizadas.
(2022-08-09). Viktor Orbán is Being Embraced by CPAC & American Right. zcomm.org American conservatives look to populist leaders turned autocrats in foreign countries for strategies to undermine the constitutional democratic process and consolidate power…
(2022-08-09). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The union for 4, 0 Columbus, Ohio, teachers announced its intent to strike over management's 3 percent pay offer while Uruguay unions have set a one-day strike for August 11 over proposed social security changes.
(2022-08-08). China, Mongolia reach broad consensuses on strengthening ties. ecns.cn China and Mongolia have reached a wide range of consensuses during the visit of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Ulan Bator on Sunday and Monday.
(2022-08-09). U.S. suppresses civilizations, tramples on human dignity: report. ecns.cn A report on U.S. violations of human rights released Tuesday pointed out that the United States had been creating a "clash of civilizations," abusing imprisonment and torture, and violating freedom of religion and human dignity.
(2022-08-09). U.S. seeks regime change in Middle East, violates human rights: report. ecns.cn The United States has coercively promoted American values in the Middle East, pushing for regime change, forcibly transplanting "American democracy," and infringing upon others' sovereignty and human rights.
(2022-08-09). Presentan balance sobre lesionados de incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net En la jornada se dieron 103 altas médicas y 22 pacientes continúan hospitalizados, de los cuales cinco están en estado crítico, dos graves y 15 bajo cuidado.
(2022-08-09). Monday 8/8: On line discussion of SF's housing woes. indybay.org ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/87342423861?pwd=UUtkMG52YWdMMkNMTXl3Y2dodUUvdz09…
(2022-08-09). Gremios en Panamá anuncian movilizaciones por acuerdos incumplidos. telesurtv.net El secretario general de Suntracs, Saúl Méndez, señaló que el Gobierno aun no cumple el punto sobre el control de los precios de los alimentos.
(2022-08-08). Experts: Countermeasures justified. ecns.cn China's countermeasures against the United States in the law enforcement and judiciary sectors are justified, and the US should take full responsibility for damaging the foundation of bilateral cooperation in these sectors.
(2022-08-09). Science Saturday: The Living Breast Biobank. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Living Breast Biobank has proved invaluable in a recent breakthrough study that demonstrates a novel mechanism through which female carriers of the BRCA1 gene may be at increased risk for breast cancer. According to the study, this is because the gene contributes to poorly organized divisions of mammary progenitor cells. "For the first time, it was possible to recreate various pathogenic BRCA1 mutations in a cell line and track living cells during their division to…
(2022-08-08). Chinese, Mongolian FMs hold talks on boosting ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg agreed to further enhance ties between the two countries during their talks here on Monday.
(2022-08-08). Most of the "Fact-checking" Organizations Facebook Uses in Ukraine Are Directly Funded by Washington. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Mcleod — Aug 2, 2022 | Most of the fact-checking organizations Facebook has partnered with to monitor and regulate information about Ukraine are directly funded by the US government, either through the US Embassy or via the notorious National Endowment for Democracy (NED). | In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an information war as bitter as the ground fighting has erupted, and Meta (Facebook's official name) announced it had
(2022-08-08). The Intricate Fight For Africa: The Legacy of the Soviet Union vs Western Colonialism. mintpressnews.com 
Considering the West's harrowing colonial past, and Russia's historic association with various liberation movements on the continent, many African states, intelligentsias, and ordinary people are eager to break free from the grip of western hegemony.
(2022-08-08). Hiroshima at 77: John Pilger — Another Hiroshima Is Coming — Unless We Stop It Now. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). EEUU es el peor violador de la libertad de prensa en el mundo, no su protector. multipolarista.com 
Desde la persecución y tortura del periodista Julian Assange hasta la censura masiva de medios independientes por parte de contratistas del gobierno estadounidense en Silicon Valley, los ataques de Washington a la libertad de prensa dañan a todo el planeta.
(2022-08-08). US gov't is world's worst violator of freedom of press, not its protector. multipolarista.com From the persecution and torture of journalist Julian Assange to mass censorship of independent media outlets by US government contractors in Silicon Valley, Washington's attacks on freedom of the press hurt every country and person on Earth.
(2022-08-08). Why Israel will attack Gaza again. electronicintifada.net EI's Ali Abunimah tells Al Jazeera that Tel Aviv's aim is to regularly terrorize Palestinians into submission.
(2022-08-08). Will Al Shabaab Become America's Next Proxy in its Hybrid War of Terror on Ethiopia? libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko The pieces are in place for the US to employ Al Shabaab as proxies for continuing its Hybrid War of Terror on Ethiopia if American strategists decide to do so following the failure of their TPLF puppets to overthrow their target's democratically elected government or "Bosnify" its administrative borders. The Western-led TPLF-driven Hybrid War of…
(2022-08-08). Calling on the UN General Assembly to investigate Israel's crime against humanity of apartheid. bdsmovement.net August 8, 2022 | By: | Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
(2022-08-08). Today, Ukraine Bombed a Donetsk Hotel Full of Journalists — Here's What It Felt Like to be There. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Administration Of Zaporozhye Region Unanimously Voted For Referendum On Joining Russia. southfront.org 
On August 8, the authorities in the Zaporozhye region, which is partially controlled by Russian forces, officially confirmed their intention to hold a referendum. After a vote, the head of the Zaporozhye region Yevgeny Balitsky signed an order on holding a referendum on joining Russia. | The Russian military are currently in control of the Kherson region and part of the Zeporozhye region, including the cities of Melitopol and Energodar. Civil-military administrations were created in these reg…
(2022-08-08). Antonovsky Bridge: Strategic Point In Battle For Kherson. southfront.org 
On August 8, local officials announced the beginning of building of a floating bridge across the Dnieper River in the Kherson region after a series of attacks by Ukrainian forces which damaged the Antonovsky Bridge. | After the closure of the Antonovsky Bridge, cars are ferried across the Dnieper by the Russian military. About 1,000 vehicles are transported every day."The pontoon crossing will consist of barges, even if a hole is punched in some, it will not be possible to sink it. It will…
(2022-08-08). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 92nd Mechanized Brigade near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 63rd Mechanized Brigade near Belogorka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 35th Marine Brigade near Nikolaev with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Chasov Yar with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military asset…
(2022-08-08). With Tensions Escalating Over Ukraine and Taiwan, Will the New Cold War Evolve into a New Global War? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Webinar: What Could Trigger Nuclear War With Russia And China? popularresistance.org Washington has called Russia and China 'existential threats' to the US. NATO is expanding up to Russia's border and the war in Ukraine is escalating as the US-UK-NATO continue to ship weapons to Kiev. At the same time NATO is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region closing the military circle around Beijing. How should peace people interpret and react to these dangerous developments? Join us for an informative presentation & discussion with Bruce Gagnon, coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space.
(2022-08-08). Remains Of Missile That Could Only Be Launched By NATO Jets Found By Russian Forces In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Having Russian troops directly targeted by NATO forces is pushing us to the brink of a world-ending conflict. Written by…
(2022-08-08). CBS Removes Documentary on Ukraine Military Aid After Pressure from Ukrainian Government. news.antiwar.com CBS News retracted a documentary it briefly released on Sunday after pressure from the Ukrainian government. The original documentary CBS put out examined the flow of military aid to Ukraine and quoted someone familiar with the process who said in April that only 30% of the arms were making it to the frontline. | "All of this stuff goes across the border, and then something happens, kind of like 30% of it reaches its final destination,"
(2022-08-08). US to Send Ukraine $5.5 Billion in New Budgetary, Military Aid. news.antiwar.com The US announced on Monday The $4.5 billion in budgetary aid is going to the Ukrainian government and is meant to pay for pensions, healthcare costs, and social welfare. The budgetary funds are being directed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and will be sent in tranches, with the first sum of $3 billion being sent in August through the W…
(2022-08-08). Ukraine and Cognitive Warfare. libya360.wordpress.com Alexander Kirk Cognitive warfare" consists of disarticulating Cartesian reasoning and replacing it with one that "seems" logical, but in reality is a manipulated representation of reality. Ukraine: how to unlearn A few days ago, the Ukrainian government announced that it had ordered the shutdown of one of the reactors of the Zaporizie nuclear power plant…
(2022-08-08). No Military Ship or Plane Can Approach Ukrainian Grain Ships. telesurenglish.net According to reports, Russia and Ukraine issued a document where both countries agreed to restrict the rapprochement of any military ships and aircraft to Ukrainian grain shipments in a designated safe corridor. | RELATED: | "The parties will not undertake any attacks against merchant vessels or other civilian vessels and port facilities engaged in this initiative," said the document signed by both countries, refer…
(2022-08-08). US Gives Ukraine Security Assistance Worth Another $1 Bln. telesurenglish.net The Pentagon said on Monday, the US is giving Ukraine a new package of security assistance worth $1 bln. | "Today, the Department of Defense announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $1 billion to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs," the Pentagon said in a statement. | RELATED: | According to the statement, it is the largest single drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment utilizing t…
(2022-08-08). High-Level Ukrainian Intelligence Official Admits U.S. Deeply Involved in Ukraine Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov [Source: telegraph.com] Major General Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy head of the Kyiv regime's military intelligence directorate, admitted in an interview with the British daily Telegraph, that the U.S. government is involved in targeting decisions regarding U.S. supplied Lockheed Martin's High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Moscow has seized on this admission to charge the U.S. with…
(2022-08-08). Shedding Light on Who, Exactly, Is Responsible for the War in Ukraine. transcend.org 6 Aug 2022 – Western capitals make statements about sending troops to Ukraine. London intends to send 600 military personnel. Rendering assistance to the state where settlement is a remote prospect and the domestic conflict is far from being resolved, the West should understand that it automatically becomes an accomplice in the crimes against Ukrainian civilians.
(2022-08-08). The Intricate Fight For Africa. popularresistance.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent tour in Africa was meant to be a game changer, not only in terms of Russia's relations with the continent, but in the global power struggle involving the US, Europe, China, India, Turkey and others. | Many media reports and analyses placed Lavrov's visit to Egypt, the Republic of Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia within the obvious political context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The British Guardian's Jason Burka summed up Lavrov's visit in these words: "Lavrov is seeking to convince African leaders and, to a much lesser extent, ordinary people that Moscow cannot be blamed ei…
(2022-08-07). Shipments of Ukrainian grain go into high gear with 2nd caravan of ships inspected. ecns.cn Efforts to bring Ukrainian grain to international markets via the Black Sea have gone into a higher gear as the inspections of the second caravan of ships off Istanbul were concluded on Sunday.
(2022-08-08). Clearing The Way For A Whiter, Wealthier Tax Base In Minneapolis. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota — Minneapolis has experienced a real estate boom since the economic crash of 2008 which was triggered when lenders gave out millions of discriminatory home loans with adjustable interest rates to mostly Black and brown families causing a massive nationwide mortgage default. | In the past decade, the city added over 20,000 new units to its housing stock, with the overwhelming majority being rental units. With increased housing supply, Minneapolis added 60,000 new residents, according to the 2020 census. In recent years, the City of Minneapolis has attempted to codify "upzoning," a prac…
(2022-08-08). Anti-NATO Protest Held In Dublin, Ireland. southfront.org 
Written by Gavin O'Reilly | On Saturday the 6th of August, members of Ireland's Russian community held a protest in Dublin against the current trajectory that the 26 County State appears to be taking in regards to joining NATO. | Supported by Irish Republican groups, Republican Sinn Féin and the Irish Republican Socialist Party, the demonstration took place on O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, facing the General Post Office — the historic site where the Irish Republic…
(2022-08-08). Chris Hedges: NATO — The Most Dangerous Military Alliance on the Planet. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). President Petro Displays Bolívar's Sword During Inauguration Despite Duque's Refusal. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, August 7, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, requested the sword of Bolívar from the Military House. Hours earlier, the same request had been denied by outgoing President Iván Duque, despite the organizing committee having fulfilled all the requirements for its processing. | After being sworn in by Roy Barreras, president of the Colombian Senate, and having received the presidential sash from Senator María José Pizarro, the new president of Colombia swore in Vice President Francia Márquez. | Colombian President Gustavo Petro embraces Vice President Francia Márquez after swearing her in during…
(2022-08-08). Haitian Gangs Burn Alive a Former Senator in Port-au-Prince. telesurenglish.net On Saturday night, members of an armed gang led by Ti Makak burned ex-senator Yvon Buissereth alive in Port-au-Prince. | RELATED: | Port-au-Prince prosecutor Me Jacques Lafontant went to the scene of the crime, where he confirmed that Buissereth, who was the director of the Public Company for the Promotion of Social Housing (EPPLS), had been killed. | "I strongly and unreservedly condemn the barbaric act perpetrated ye…
(2022-08-08). Kenya Gears Up for General Election on Tuesday. telesurenglish.net Some 22.1 million Kenyans will vote on Aug. 9 to elect, among others, the country's fifth president, members of the National Assembly, senators, and county governors, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). | RELATED: | The polling stations across the country will be opened at 6 a.m., local time, Tuesday, and close at 6 p.m. with voting being extended in areas that will not have fin…
(2022-08-08). CPUSA to Host International Anti-Imperialist Conference in September. orinocotribune.com 
Houston—For the past several months, the International Department and the Peace and Solidarity Commission of the Communist Party USA have been working to organize the first ever international conference hosted by the CPUSA, occurring on the weekend of September 10th and 11th. The conference comes at a very important and dynamic time. U.S. imperialism is on the march around the globe. The looming end of the unipolar world order is causing much distress among the ruling class, and they are desperate to preserve their power. Whether it's through the expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe, the continued illegal…
(2022-08-08). Serguey Torres gana plata en Mundial de Velocidad de Canoa. cubadebate.cu El campéon de Tokio 2020 Serguey Torres conquistó este domingo medalla de plata en el C1-5000 metros, durante la última fecha del Campeonato Mundial de Velocidad de Canoa de Halifax 2022, en Canadá. El cubano cruzó la meta con 23: 37.94 minutos en cruenta lucha con el ganador el moldavo Serghei Tarnovschi (23: 37.85).
(2022-08-08). How AIPAC went from Lobbying for Israel to quashing Progressives and backing Jan. 6 Insurgents. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment) The American-Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) zealous financial backing of many of the 137 House Reps and Senators who voted to overturn the 2020 Election is a bad sign for American democracy. In a better ordered world, these members of Congress would all be expelled for sedition. While …
(2022-08-08). Vienna talks progressing positively: EU's Mora. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — After meeting with Iranian and US representatives, the cooardinator of Vienna talks Enrique Mora said on Sunday evening that the negotiations are progressing well and he is optimist they would yield results.
(2022-08-08). EU Proposes "Final Text" for Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal. telesurenglish.net The European Union on Monday put forward a final text of the draft decision on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal while awaiting political decisions from participants of the Vienna talks. | On Sunday, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the IAEA should completely resolve the remaining safeguards issues "through technical channels." | Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (R) shakes hands with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell during their meeting in Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2022.
(2022-08-08). U.S. Government: Warren Buffett's Mortgage Company Discriminated Against Black Homebuyers. moguldom.com According to the Department of Justice, billionaire Warren Buffett's mortgage company discriminated against Black homebuyers. Pennsylvania-based Berkshire Hathaway and Trident Mortgage Co., a division of Berkshire's HomeServices of America, have now reached an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to set aside $20 million to make loans in underserved neighborhoods as part of …
(2022-08-08). US Senate targets Social Security and Medicare. wsws.org America's billionaires are demanding that entitlement spending be pillaged to make the oligarchy richer and to fund America's new "forever wars."
(2022-08-08). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region sees growth in foreign trade. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region saw its foreign trade increase by 12.5 percent year on year to 2.35 trillion yuan (around 347 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of this year, Tianjin Customs said.
(2022-08-08). Qinghai to build integrated photovoltaic manufacturing industrial base in Haidong. ecns.cn Canadian plans to invest 60 billion yuan (XXX) in Haidong Zero-Carbon Industrial Park by the end of 2027 to build an integrated photovoltaic manufacturing industrial base with an annual output of 200,000 metric tons of high-purity polysilicon and an annual output of 10 gigawatts of modules, which will also manufacture related raw and auxiliary materials.
(2022-08-08). The Corners of the Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org Much has been said about Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa separately. Still, remarkably little attention has been paid to the joint attempt to institutionalize the emerging powers' ties in BRICS—an acronym crucial to understanding the multipolar framework of the emerging world order…
(2022-08-08). Russia Launches Airstrikes Against US-Backed Fighters in Syria Near US Base. news.antiwar.com Russia announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike against a group of US-backed militants in Syria near al-Tanf, a US military base located in the south of the country. Russia said it targeted Liwa Shuhada al-Qaryatayn (ShQ), a group that has fought against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Moscow said the Russian …
(2022-08-08). China Carries Out More Military Exercises Around Taiwan. news.antiwar.com 
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday The PLA's Eastern Theater Command said Monday's drills were focused
(2022-08-08). Russia 'Temporarily' Halts US Inspections Under New START Treaty Over Sanctions. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Russia told Washington The Russian Foreign Ministry said Russian inspections in the US have been hindered by sanctions that prohibit Russian flights and countries that have banned Russian planes from entering their airspace. | "However, there are no such obstacles for American inspectors in Russia. The Russian foreign ministry raised this matter before corresponding co…
(2022-08-08). America Created 522K Jobs In July Despite Inflation, Recession Fears But Black Unemployment Almost 100% Higher. moguldom.com The U.S. economy gained 528,000 jobs in July despite recession warning signs with overall unemployment dropping to a -year-plus low, but the Black workers were the only demographic group to see unemployment rise. The Black unemployment rate is almost 100 percent higher than white at 6 percent compared to 3.1 percent. Unemployment fell across the …
(2022-08-08). Preview: What to Look for in the July Consumer Price Index. cepr.net Inflation in rental components increased rapidly in recent months. The Fed's interest rate hikes had a direct impact on house sale prices, but it is unclear how or when it will impact rents.
(2022-08-08). US Senate Passes Democratic Bill on Tax Policy, Health Care. telesurenglish.net U.S. Senate on Sunday approved the Democratic spending bill on tax policy, health care and climate change, which is scaled down from what President Joe Biden and many Democrats envisioned last year. | RELATED: | The so-called Inflation Reduction Act cleared the evenly-divided upper chamber by a vote of 51 to along party lines, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding to break the tie. No Republicans support the bill, bu…
(2022-08-07). Divided U.S. Senate passes 'anti-inflation' bill. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate's passage on Sunday of the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" highlighted the division in the country's politics but also gave President Joe Biden a late-summer political victory.
(2022-08-08). Senate passes Democrats' fraudulent climate and "tax fairness" bill. wsws.org The "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" is a miserable climb-down from earlier versions of the Biden administration's domestic agenda, purged of any significant social measures, restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions or corporate tax hikes.
(2022-08-08). Senate passes Democrats' fraudulent climate, anti-inflation and "tax fairness" bill. wsws.org The staged celebration by Senate Democrats reflected not the actual content of the bill—a miserable climb-down from earlier iterations of the Biden administration's domestic agenda, purged of any significant social measures, restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions or corporate tax hikes—but rather the desperation of the Democratic Party to register a legislative "win" in advance of the November midterm elections.
(2022-08-08). Ceasefire In Gaza After Three Days Of Israeli Bombings. popularresistance.org A ceasefire came into effect at around midnight on Sunday, August 8, ending the three-day-long Israeli bombing campaign inside the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza. The latest round of Israeli aggression on the besieged territory, which began on Friday, killed at least 44 Palestinians and wounded more than 360 others. | Contrary to the Israeli claims that its airstrikes targeted leaders of Islamic Jihad, most of the Palestinians killed were civilians, including 15 children. | This was the second large-scale air raid carried out by the Israeli occupation in a little over a year inside the Gaza strip which ha…
(2022-08-08). 9 August: 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Nagasaki. transcend.org 8 Aug 2022 – Unwelcome Truths for Church and State – 77 years ago (9 Aug 1945) an all-Christian bomber crew dropped an experimental plutonium bomb on Nagasaki City, Japan, instantly incinerating, asphyxiating and/or vaporizing tens of thousands of innocent civilians, mostly women and children. Very few Japanese soldiers were killed by the bombs.
(2022-08-08). Reject all-party regime! No to IMF austerity! Fight to build Democratic and Socialist Congress of Workers and Rural Masses! wsws.org The SEP in Sri Lanka calls on workers and rural toilers to build their own independent action committees to fight for their rights in opposition to President Wickremesinghe's effort to consolidate the entire Colombo political establishment behind the ruling class agenda of austerity and repression.
(2022-08-08). US Ambassadorial Nominee Confirms Role of NGOs in the Hybrid War Against Nicaragua. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Video: Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi Warns of "Greatest Conceivable Manmade Catastrophe of All Time" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Analysis of the Early Fighting in the First World War, 108 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Sen. Chuck Schumer's War on Free Speech. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Kim Jong-un's Military Rhetoric. journal-neo.org 
On July 27, 2022, the leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un, delivered a speech at a solemn event dedicated to the end of the Korean War of 19 -1953. For the modern DPRK, this is one of the most significant holidays, somewhat similar to the Russian Victory Day, since the war was one of the bloodiest …
(2022-08-08). Military Situation In Syria On August 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 8, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 1 in Lattakia province, 3 in Aleppo province; | On August 8, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Ankawi area; | On August 8, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Muwzara area; | On August 8, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions in the Tal Tamar area; | On August 7, the Turkish Army…
(2022-08-08). Pelosi Plays with Fire Like a Bull in a China Shop. covertactionmagazine.com Globetrotter's Gallivanting Galvanizes Totally Avoidable Firestorm How many Chinese fought in the Civil War? That is, the U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865? As Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi sticks her nose into the Taiwan Strait, this is an interesting and illuminating question to ponder. Second in line to the U.S. presidency, Pelosi's August …
(2022-08-08). The Chris Hedges Report: Soldiers Speak Out Against America's Misguided Wars. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / | We are not a good and virtuous nation. God does not bless us above other nations. Victory is not assured. War is not noble and uplifting. The clash between the reality of combat and the Disneyfied version of combat consumed by the public, one that propels many young men and women into war, creates not only dissonance and moral injury, but an existential crisis—one that combat veterans, at least those who are self-reflective, must cope with for the r…
(2022-08-08). Venezuela to 'Rebuild Fellowship' with Petro Gov't in Colombia. venezuelanalysis.com Petro called for Latin American governments to leave aside their political differences and work toward regional integration.
(2022-08-08). Chinese Army's Continues Military Drills Around Taiwan. telesurenglish.net The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) continued its joint combat exercises and training as scheduled on Monday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island. | RELATED: | These exercises mainly focused on the joint anti-submarine operations and assaults on sea targets. The Command's navy deployed several destroyers, frigates, warplanes, and ground-to-ship missile units in a joint anti-submarine op…
(2022-08-08). Extinguishing Fire in Cuba May Take Days, Says Fire Chief. telesurenglish.net The extinguishing of the fire of great proportions that since Friday consumed a battery of fuel warehouses in the Cuban city of Matanzas (central west) may take several more days, anticipated on Monday, the second chief of the National Department of Extinction of the Cuban Fire Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Avalos Jorge. | RELATED: | "It is impossible to calculate when we will manage to extinguish the fire.
(2022-08-08). Machinists' union cancels strike of Boeing defense workers at last minute, rams through sellout deal. wsws.org Given the impact a strike would have had on Washington's war plans, it is almost certain that Biden intervened behind the scenes to prevent a strike.
(2022-08-08). Selected Articles: Winds of War in Eurasia. globalresearch.ca 
By House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan is part of the U.S. escalation against China in what, in Pentagon geography, is referred to as the Indo-Pacific, i.e., …
(2022-08-08). Trump outlines police-state plans in fascist speech to Texas CPAC conference. wsws.org The openly fascist agenda espoused by Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Steve Bannon at the three-day conference amounts to a call for civil war against their political opponents and the working class.
(2022-08-07). PLA continues joint exercises to test precision strike capabilities. ecns.cn Warplanes of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct operations during joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island, Aug. 7, 2022.
(2022-08-08). People's Park: Berkeley City Council to Vote on "Tear Gas" Authorization Tonight. indybay.org A special meeting of the Berkeley City Council is scheduled for TONIGHT, Thursday August 4 @ 8: 15PM. The topic is to suspend the city's policy banning the use of chemical weapons. This proposed change of policy is in response to the People's Park protest. | Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89083608532…
(2022-08-08). Why the Chair of the Lancet's COVID-19 Commission Thinks the US Government Is Preventing a Real Investigation into the Pandemic. transcend.org Prof. Jeffrey Sachs says he is "pretty convinced [COVID-19] came out of US lab biotechnology" and warns that there is dangerous virus research taking place without public oversight.
(2022-08-08). How the Pentagon Dictates Hollywood Storylines. "War Propaganda Passed off as Entertainment" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Why No One Cared That Al Qaeda Honcho Zawahiri Got Droned. transcend.org 3 Aug 2022 – That Zawahiri's killing went so quietly suggests that the cultural and political behemoth that was the war on terror had long preceded him into the grave.
(2022-08-08). Arab Spring, Russian Spring, Latin American Spring? transcend.org 1 Aug 2022 – Consciousness becomes a determining factor in history when the dominant regime (i.e. the culture of war) collapses from its own contradictions. This occurred in the 60's with the Vietnam War and in end of the 80's with the collapse of the Soviet Empire. We approach another such moment with the imminent collapse of the US Empire.
(2022-08-08). How We Remember Hiroshima and Nuremberg Reflects Power Not Justice. transcend.org This year the remembrance of the atomic bombings of Japanese cities is especially poignant. The world, as the UN Secretary General noted, is just one miscalculation away from nuclear war. I was also reminded that 8 Aug was the day in 1945 that the Allied Powers had the unfathomable insensitivity to sign the London Agreement setting up the Nuremberg Tribunal to prosecute German war criminals–two days after the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and one day before the second one incinerated Nagasaki. Sad to note, times have not changed.
(2022-08-08). CDC, Reuters suppress warnings about airborne transmission of monkeypox. wsws.org In a "fact check" article published by Reuters, the news outlet claims that social media posts exposing unexplained changes made in late May to the CDC's guidelines on monkeypox, are "missing the context" of the changes.
(2022-08-08). On Hiroshima anniversary, Minneapolis says no to nuclear war. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Around 75 people rallied on August 6 to commemorate the deadly U.S. atomic bombings of Japan during World War II and to call for an end to U.S. wars and provocations that threaten nuclear war in the present. Activists lined busy Lake Street with signs and banners while chanting anti-war slogans and delivering speeches. | 77 years earlier, on August 6, 1945, the U.S. warplane Enola Gay detonated a nuclear bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, on August 9, U.S. forces detonated another nuclear bomb over Nagasaki. Comprising the only uses in history of nuclear weapons in an ar…
(2022-08-08). How Russian Oil Is Making Its Way From Europe to Asia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Why the West Is Easing Its Sanctions on Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Anti-Russian Hysteria Used By FBI To Target Black Organizers. popularresistance.org On July 29, the FBI conducted a surprise raid on the homes and offices of leaders of the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Solidarity Movement (APSP-Uhuru) in Florida and Missouri under the pretext that they were co-conspirators in an indictment of a Russian national, Alexander Ionov. In the raid, documents and electronic devices were stolen. The raid was coordinated with the Biden Administration. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the APSP – Uhuru about the raid and the broader implications of it for activists in the United States. This raid is connected to the anti-Russian narrati…
(2022-08-08). France Expelled From Mali And Its Influence Over Africa Is Waning. southfront.org A man sits near a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a demonstration in Bamako, Mali, on Feb. 19, celebrating France's announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country. FLORENT VERGNES/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES | France began its military operations in the Sahel in 2013 to crush a rebellion in the North of Mali, a former French colony. The rebel and terrorist groups then reorganized to attack the center of the country which initiated a full blown rebellion. After nearly a decade, the rebels were s…
(2022-08-08). Ural Federal University to Open Russian Language Center in China. infobrics.org Ural Federal University and Qingdao Hengxing University of Science and Technology signed a contract to open a Russian Language Center in the People's Republic of China…
(2022-08-08). Moscow deepens ties with ASEAN despite amicable relations with Myanmar and US pressure. infobrics.org Russia and Myanmar strengthen cooperation following Lavrov's visit.
(2022-08-08). "Russian Propaganda" Just Means Disobedience. transcend.org 6 Aug 2022 – It is not good that propaganda is shoved into our minds manufacturing consent for dangerous escalations between the world's two greatest nuclear powers while anyone who opposes any part of it is dismissed as a Russian propagandist or a useful idiot of the Kremlin.
(2022-08-08). Kiev attacks nuclear power plant in false flag operation against Russia. infobrics.org Evidence shows that Kiev attacked Zaporozhye and tried to blame Russian forces.
(2022-08-08). Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan and the Changing World Order. transcend.org 4 Aug 2022 – Right after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 Aug, I was asked by Russia Today to comment on that tension-increasing event. 15-min Video…
(2022-08-08). Covid Vaccination and Turbo-Cancer. "Multiple Tumors in Multiple Organs". Dr. Ute Kruger. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). All Roads in Gaza Led to Jenin, The Center of Palestinian Resistance. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). The Phone Nitrogen Crisis: The Netherlands Is Ground Zero for Global Famine Agenda. Precipitating "30,000 Farmers Out of Business" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). As the COVID Myths Explode, Delusions Are Shattering: Our Exit from Subservience Leads to Nuremberg 2.0. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Deja Vu: Fauci Tells Unvaxxed to Expect 'Trouble' this Winter. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Robert F. Kennedy Jr Exposes Big Pharma's COVID Plot to Destroy Us. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Why the Gulf States' SCO Membership Is a Big Deal. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Pelosi the Provocateur: Fracturing the One China Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). The 77th Anniversary of the Bombing of Nagasaki. Unwelcome Truths for Church and State. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Regular Scandals with the Blue Helmets in Africa Are a Sign of their Failure. journal-neo.org 
Unfortunately, protests against the Blue Helmets in Africa discrediting the UN peacekeeping activities are becoming a common occurrence. Thus, during the meeting of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, the Central African Republic once again raised the question of the efficiency of the Blue Helmets' presence in this country, pointing out the repeated …
(2022-08-08). Colombia: Petro Is Now President; A Call For The Release Of Prisoners. popularresistance.org "It is said that no one really knows a nation until he has been in one of its prisons." Nelson Mandela's sentence opens a petition addressed to Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, president and vice-president of Colombia, who officially takes office today. It is signed by the National Penitentiary Movement, accompanied by hundreds of organizations and personalities. | The document offers a summary of the structural problems afflicting a country like Colombia, where the spaces for political viability of the opposition were closed with the assassination of Liberal leader Eliécer Gaitán, on April 9, 1948, and where v…
(2022-08-08). Philadelphia Unions: 'Housing Is A Human Right!'. popularresistance.org For months, 70 Black and Brown families have organized resistance to their threatened eviction by the Altman Company in Philadelphia. When supporters and residents set up a protest tent city on July 9, Altman got a judge to order what he called "trespassers" off his "private property." The area labor movement galvanized with a strong response, pointing out that workers have little interest in cooperating with Altman to carry out the evictions. | The Philadelphia Workers Solidarity Network and the Save the UC Townhomes Coalition first put out a petition with a plea to workers and union members: "Don't cross our pi…
(2022-08-08). There Is More Media Talk About Using Nuclear Weapons Than Banning Them. popularresistance.org It's of critical importance—indeed, existential importance—to the world: the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. And a coalition of peace organizations in the United States is charging that media are acting like the treaty "does not exist." | The Nuclear Ban Treaty Collaborative is waging a campaign to encourage press coverage of the treaty, which, it argues, "provides the only pathway to a safe, secure future free of the nuclear threat" (Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance Newsletter, 6/22). | In the words of the UN, the treaty is "a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons…
(2022-08-08). West Chicago Is Cleaning Up The Last Of Its Nuclear Contamination. Residents Exposed To Radiation Say 'It's Not Over'. popularresistance.org Sandra Arzola was relaxing in her West Chicago home one weekend in 1995, when she heard a knock at the door. Recently married, she shared the gray duplex with her husband, mom and sister, and family members were constantly coming and going. But when Sandra answered the door that day, what she learned would change how she looked at her home and suburban community forever. | At the door was a woman representing Envirocon, an environmental cleanup company. There was thorium on the family's property, the woman said, and if it was OK with them, workers were coming to remove it. It was the first time Sandra had heard o…
(2022-08-08). Millions Of Americans Likely Paying Higher Interest Rates Because Equifax Sent Wrong Credit Scores To Lenders. moguldom.com Millions of consumers have been affected by a major blunder by consumer credit reporting agency Equifax. The firm sent lenders inaccurate credit scores of consumers for three weeks this year. And now, a class action complaint has been filed against Equifax on behalf of Nydia Jenkins and other consumers who sought loans or other financial services were …
(2022-08-08). 'Magnum P.I.' Star Roger E. Mosley Passes Away at 83 After Car Crash. moguldom.com Actor Roger E. Mosley was probably best known for his role as "TC" on the long-running television show "Magnum, P.I." He died on Aug. 7 at the age of 83 due to injuries suffered in a car accident a week prior, according to his daughter. He was surrounded by family. Mosley appeared in the iconic …
(2022-08-08). New Round Of Escalation Hit Gaza Strip. southfront.org 
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(2022-08-08). Peter Schiff: Although China Didn't Shoot Down Nancy Pelosi's Plane, They May Dump U.S. Treasury Debt. moguldom.com China, which promised to punish the U.S. for allowing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan, made good on those promises Friday, imposing sanctions on the California congresswoman and canceling dialogue with the U.S. on climate change and military relations. China has said it can annex Taiwan by force if it wants to and it …
(2022-08-08). The Significance of the 14th BRICS Summit at This Critical Conjuncture. scheerpost.com 
Editor's Note: This article was distributed by a Chinese government accepted source, but we believe it is worthy of a wider audience because it provides documentation of important ongoing dialogue within top circles in China unavailable elsewhere. | By Xú Bù / On the evening of June 23, President Xi Jinping hosted the 14th meeting of BRICS leaders by video. The meeting adopted and issued the Beijing Declaration of the 14th BRI…
(2022-08-08). Tallahassee activists and CPRB members discuss changes to board powers. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On August 4, the city of Tallahassee convened their monthly Citizen Police Review Board (CPRB) meeting. At this meeting, City Attorney Cassandra Jackson reviewed citizen criticism of the board and the barriers set up by pro-police legislation, like the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights and the Tallahassee city charter. Additionally, the public comment portion showed a clear demand for "Community control of the police now." One of the major breakthroughs of the meeting was the fact that the city commission has not approved the "end-of-year report" submitted in February, which included questions of e…
(2022-08-08). UPS Teamsters kick off 2023 contract fight with national week of action. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – On August 1, Teamster locals across the country kicked off their 2023 contract campaign under the slogan, "UPS Teamsters United for a Strong Contract!" Members participated in rallies, parking lot meetings and t-shirt distributions throughout the week to show the company that Teamsters are ready to fight for a contract that includes part-time raises, an end to the two-tier 22.4 classification, an end to harassment, and safer working conditions. The current contract, which represents around 350,000 UPS workers, expires July 31, 2023. | August 1 marks one year until the new contract and also coincides…
(2022-08-08). Partnering with the BRICS. infobrics.org Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are planning to apply for membership of the BRICS group of major emerging economies, writes Aisha Ghoneimy…
(2022-08-08). King's Forces Attack Communist Party of Swaziland Members as Protests Continue. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni A protest by the Communist Party of Swaziland "I was held face down at gunpoint with my arms and legs bound behind for half an hour, while they fired shots and chased down my comrades," CPS central committee member Vuyiswa Maseko told Peoples Dispatch. The Operation Support Service Unit (OSSU), a militarized police…
(2022-08-08). US Sanctions are Blocking Life-Saving Relief to Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques A firefighter near the ongoing Matanzas fire (Photo via David Ramírez àÅlvarez on Twitter) A fire in a Cuban oil storage facility has killed, injured, and displaced Cubans and exacerbated the country's energy crisis. Crucial aid efforts have been impeded by US sanctions On August 5, a major oil storage facility was struck by…
(2022-08-08). Why Did Israel Just Attack Gaza And What Does This Mean? thelastamericanvagabond.com On Friday afternoon the Israeli military began bombarding civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, targeting a leading member of a Palestinian armed group known as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement. Israel quickly announced, following the initial attack, that it was beginning a military operation against the PIJ movement. So, what does this mean, what
(2022-08-08). Crisis in Matanzas: Venezuelan Delegation Already in Cuba as Third Tank Explodes. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, August 8, 2022 ( "On the instruction of President Nicolás Maduro, a mission of specialist firefighters and technicians from PDVSA, one of the mos…
(2022-08-08). Chile is Committed To Supporting the Peace Process in Colombia. telesurenglish.net Chile will be a guarantor of the peace process that the government of Gustavo Petro will resume with the guerrilla of the National Liberation Army (ELN), President Gabriel Boric announced Monday in Bogota, after a meeting with the recently inaugurated president of Colombia at the Casa de Nariño. | RELATED: | "We have expressed all our willingness to continue collaborating in the terms that the Colombian government deems most useful to its cau…
(2022-08-08). China Reports Outbreak of New Virus. telesurenglish.net In China, 35 people have been reported as infected by the new henipavirus which appears to be potentially deadly. The virus which spreads from animals to humans has set off the alarm in the Chinese region of Taiwan. | RELATED: | Chuang Jen-Hsiang, deputy director of Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC), said Sunday that Taiwanese laboratories should install standard testing processes to identify the Langya henipavirus (LayV)…
(2022-08-08). Colombia: Spain's King Does Not Stand Before Bolivar's Sword. telesurenglish.net "As president of Colombia, I ask the Casa Militar to bring the sword of Bolívar. An order of the popular mandate and this president." This was the first order issued by Gustavo Petro, minutes after being sworn in as Colombia's president this Sunday, already with the tricolor band crossed at his chest and hundreds of euphoric citizens shouting. | RELATED: | One of the most anticipated guests at the ceremony held ou…
(2022-08-08). Cuba: Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Stops Operations. telesurenglish.net The Cuban Electric Company (UNE) informed that as a consequence of the fire in the industrial zone of Matanzas, the Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) ceased operations at around 1: 00 PM on Monday. | RELATED: | A maximum deficit of 1200 MW is expected, as the Power Plant in Matanzas has left the National Electric System due to a lack of raw water to maintain operations. | Actions were taken to supply…
(2022-08-08). Cuba: Third Fuel Storage Tank Collapses at Matanzas Fire. telesurenglish.net On Monday morning, Cuban authorities confirmed the collapse of a third storage tank at the Supertanker Base in Matanzas. The fire in this industrial facility started on Friday and has left one dead and over a hundred people injured so far. | RELATED: | Previously, in a letter addressed to President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Chinese President Xi Jinping assured that his country is prepared to provide assistance to Cuba. He also expressed his c…
(2022-08-08). Cuban Soldiers and Workers Tirelessly Fight the Matanzas Fire. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the heroism of the helicopter pilots, firefighters and workers who are working non-stop to control the fire that broke out at the Supertanker Base in the province of Matanzas on Friday. | RELATED: | "At this time, it is admirable the performance of the Revolutionary Armed Forces' helicopter pilots, flying over the darkest and hottest area of ‚…
(2022-08-08). DR Congo Honors Victims of Deadly Anti-UN Protests in Goma. telesurenglish.net Authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), accompanied by family members, on Friday buried the victims who died during the recent protests against the United Nations Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) in Goma, capital of the northeastern North Kivu province. | RELATED: | A total of 13 bodies were buried in the main cemetery in Goma after a funeral ceremony organized by the military authorities of the pro…
(2022-08-08). Gazan Faction Reaches Egypt-Brokered Cease-fire With Israel. telesurenglish.net On Sunday evening, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) active in the Gaza Strip announced that it has reached a cease-fire agreement with Israel. | RELATED: | Israel earlier confirmed that the Egyptian-brokered cease-fire with the PIJ would take effect at 11: 30 p.m. local time, ending the deadly Israeli airstrikes and the barrage of Palestinian rockets for three days. | The cease-fire agreement includes an Egyptian foll…
(2022-08-08). Germany's River Shipping Is Affected by Low Water Level. telesurenglish.net In Germany, the inland river shipping industry is being affected, as the country faces a reduction in water levels resulting from the continued high temperatures, combined as well with the lack of rainfall. | RELATED: | "The water levels and discharges of the German federal waterways remain at a low level," informed Monday the Parliamentary State Secretary with the Ministry for Digital and Transport, Oliver Luksic. | "Despi…
(2022-08-08). Mexican Mining Union Calls to Investigate Collapsed Mine. telesurenglish.net The leader of the mining union denounced that the owners of the collapsed mines do not allow the unionization of the workers in order not to comply with the law. | An investigation was requested by the Mexican Mining Union after two days of the collapse of the mines in Sabinas. Aug. 5, 2022.
(2022-08-08). President Maduro Congratulates Petro After His Swearing-In. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro congratulated Gustavo Petro who was sworn in as the new president of Colombia for the period 2022-2026. | RELATED: | "My congratulations to Colombia. I extend my hand to Gustavo Petro to rebuild the brotherhood on the basis of respect and love for the peoples," said the Venezuelan president. | Referring to one of the phrases of Petro's inaugural speech, in which the new C…
(2022-08-08). President Petro Announces Tax Reform to Achieve Social Equity. telesurenglish.net During his inaugural speech on Sunday, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro confirmed that his administration will present a tax reform to Congress to obtain resources to help the most vulnerable population. | RELATED: | "Equality is possible if we are capable of creating wealth for everyone, and if we are capable of distributing it more fairly. That is why we propose an economy based on production, work, and knowledge. An…
(2022-08-08). Safeguards Issue Emerges as New Challenge in Vienna Talks. telesurenglish.net As a new round of nuclear negotiations to revive the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal is ongoing in Vienna, Iran and the West are wrestling over the "safeguards issue." Under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) safeguards agreement and the additional protocol, Iran is obligated to declare its nuclear activities and materials to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). | RELATED: | The IAEA Director Rafael Grossi has said on several occas…
(2022-08-08). El tiempo: Calor, algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana se nublará gradualmente en gran parte del territorio, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán numerosos en el interior de oriente.
(2022-08-08). Persisten esfuerzos para sofocar incendio en Matanzas, Cuba. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al director general de la empresa Cubapretróleo, la prioridad es evitar que el incendio se extienda a otros depósitos de combustible cercanos.
(2022-08-08). Tehraners mourn for Imam Hussein (PBUH) at Imamzadeh Saleh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) was held in Imamzadeh Saleh Holy Shrine located in Tajrish in north of Tehran on Ashura night.
(2022-08-08). Mourning ceremony in Imam Hossein Sq. on Ashura Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Concurrent with the Day of Ashura, which marks martyrdom anniversary of Third Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him), people in Tehran held mourning ceremony at Imam Hossein Square on Monday.
(2022-08-08). Beijing builds first ancient tree-themed cultural Hutong. ecns.cn Beijing has unveiled the first ancient tree-themed cultural Hutong in Dongcheng District. With 7 years of history, the Dongsi Santiao Hutong is one of the oldest in Beijing and home to 20 locust trees of more than 100 years old.
(2022-08-08). China's second domestically built large cruise ship starts construction. ecns.cn A steel sheet cutting ceremony of the nation's second homegrown cruise ship was held at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd on Monday, indicating the Chinese shipbuilding industry has basically mastered the core technologies in cruise design and construction.
(2022-08-07). Tomato enters harvest season in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A harvester collects tomatoes at a plantation base of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Aug. 6, 2022. Tomatoes in Xinjiang have entered the harvest season since July.
(2022-08-07). Undersea tunnel in Dalian completes pipe installation. ecns.cn The last immersed E18 pipe section of the Dalian Bay Subsea Tunnel was successfully installed on Friday.
(2022-08-07). Hainan starts mass testing to curb virus. ecns.cn Hainan began conducting nucleic acid tests for all people in the tropical island province on Sunday to curb its latest COVID-19 outbreak, which has spilled over into 10 cities and counties across the island.
(2022-08-08). U.S. Senate passes Democratic bill on tax policy, health care. ecns.cn U.S. Senate on Sunday approved the Democratic spending bill on tax policy, health care and climate change, which is scaled down from what President Joe Biden and many Democrats envisioned last year.
(2022-08-08). Martyrdom of Hussein turning point in history of Islam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Dr. Caner says that the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala has been an important turning point in the history of Islam from a political perspective.
(2022-08-08). António Guterres advirtió sobre la amenaza de una catástrofe nuclear. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de la ONU advirtió sobre la amenaza de una catástrofe, a propósito de los ataques la semana pasada a la central nuclear de Zaporiyia, en Ucrania, bajo control ruso. Durante las actividades por el 77 aniversario del bombardeo a Hiroshima, en Japón, dijo que un acto como ese es "una misión suicida", de consecuencias impredecibles.
(2022-08-08). Matanzas frente al fuego: Gran explosión y llamarada en la zona del siniestro (+ Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu Poco después de las 11: 30 pm de este domingo una fuerte explosión se sintió en la zona industrial de Matanzas. El segundo tanque con combustible colapsó, después de casi 40 horas ardiendo, causando una enorme masa de fuego que iluminó toda la ciudad de Matanzas y se vió hasta en el Malecón habanero. Todavía no se ha podido precisar la situación actual del tercer tanque de combustible. Otra noche trágica tras siniestro, que comenzó en la noche del viernes 5 de agosto en el tanque 52 de almacenamiento de crudo, y ha cobrado la vida de una persona hasta el momento, con otros 16 desaparecidos.
(2022-08-08). The "Circle of Peace and Tranquility": The Karamat of Sheik Sayed Abduraghman Motura (Part 1). transcend.org Humanoids Are in Regular Pursuit of Materialism at the Expense of Inner Tranquility, Peace and Excellence in Health…
(2022-08-08). Giant panda twins born at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda twins kept in an incubator meet the public at the Chongqing Zoo, Aug. 8, 2022.
(2022-08-08). Antonio Guterres advirtió sobre la amenaza de una catástrofe nuclear. cubadebate.cu Antonio Guterres advirtió sobre la amenaza de una catástrofe, a propósito de los ataques la semana pasada a la central nuclear de Zaporiyia, en Ucrania, bajo control ruso. Durante las actividades en conmemoración por el 77 aniversario del bombardeo a Hiroshima, en Japón, dijo que un acto como este es "una misión suicida", de consecuencias impredecibles.
(2022-08-08). China says drills continue around Taiwan on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — China's military said Monday it is continuing drills in the seas and skies around Taiwan on Monday.
(2022-08-08). Israel ignora la tregua y lanza nuevos ataques contra Gaza. cubadebate.cu Este lunes, autoridades de las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes admitieron que realizaron ataques en Gaza, luego de que iniciara la tregua pactada con el movimiento Yihad Islámica Palestina. A través de un comunicado, el ejército israelí declaró que se encuentra atacando numerosos objetivos de la Yihad Islámica en la Franja de Gaza.
(2022-08-08). Refuerzan labores de lucha contra incendio industrial en Cuba. telesurtv.net En el terreno hay especialistas de México y Venezuela, primeros países en llegar en apoyo a Cuba con 5 vuelos nocturnos.
(2022-08-08). Australia backs US provocations against China over Taiwan. wsws.org Australia joined with the US and Japan to issue a bellicose denunciation of China over the Taiwan crisis, which has been deliberately instigated by the Biden administration.
(2022-08-08). Israel lanza nuevos ataques contra Gaza tras inicio de tregua. telesurtv.net El ejército israelí declaró en un comunicado que se encuentra atacando numerosos objetivos de la Yihad Islámica.
(2022-08-08). Abren convocatoria para la creación de mipymes y CNA en las actividades económicas que no se habían tramitado hasta el momento. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía informa que a partir de este momento se abre la convocatoria para la creación de mipymes y Cooperativas no Agropecuarias de las actividades económicas que no se habían tramitado hasta el momento, de cualquier actividad económica lícita y autorizada según el Decreto 49/2021.
(2022-08-08). Publishing workers speak out on their conditions following HarperCollins strike. wsws.org Publishing workers from across the US speak on the broader working and living conditions faced in the industry which have caused many to leave their jobs.
(2022-08-07). Military drills create strategic advantage. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command has continued to carry out combat exercises around Taiwan over the weekend, with a high-ranking expert saying the operations have created a favorable strategic situation for China.
(2022-08-08). CIIE prep progressing smoothly. ecns.cn The preparation for the fifth edition of the China International Import Expo has been smooth and 85 percent of the exhibition area has already been booked, said Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng on Monday.
(2022-08-08). Gustavo Petro asume este domingo la presidencia de Colombia. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro y Francia Márquez ponen fin a 70 años ininterrumpidos de mandato conservador en Colombia.
(2022-08-08). Suman 41 muertos tras bombardeos israelíes en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación lanzaron una ofensiva en Gaza desde el viernes pasado por una supuesta amenaza a la seguridad de Israel.
(2022-08-08). Aerial view of Yancheng City Ruins Park in Jiangsu. ecns.cn Aerial view shows the Yanchen City Ruins Park, the most well preserved ruin site of the Spring and Autumn Period (770B.C-221B.C)in China, Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 7, 2022.
(2022-08-08). Donation Politics: Worse than Hypocrisy. transcend.org 1 Aug 2022 – We need to ask ourselves with a sense of urgency, 'where is the outrage?' and 'why are the streets empty?' Bob Dylan's message of the sixties rings truer than ever: 'The answer, my friends, is blowing in the wind."
(2022-08-07). Biden ends isolation after recovering from COVID-19 rebound case. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden ended isolation on Sunday after recovering from a COVID-19 rebound case.
(2022-08-08). Fallece a los 73 años la actriz y cantante Olivia Newton-John. cubadebate.cu Este lunes, la actriz y cantante británico-australiana Olivia Newton-John ha muerto a los 73 años de edad rodeada de familia y amigos en su rancho del sur de California, según ha informado su marido, John Easterling.Newton-John ha fallecido "tras un viaje de 30 años de cáncer".
(2022-08-08). China prolonga ejercicios militares en el estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El ejército china desarrolla desde la semana pasada varios ensayos militares cerca de Taiwán en protesta a la cuestionada visita de la legisladora Nancy Pelosi…
(2022-08-08). La maldición y los héroes. cubadebate.cu No veo a un pueblo castigado o maldecido por Dios. Veo a un Presidente, a un Primer Ministro, a ministros y generales, a una Secretaria del Partido y a un Gobernador provinciales, fajados junto a su pueblo, por quitarle oxígeno al fuego. Veo una provincia que se ha convertido en un país y a un país desbordado en una provincia, solidariamente.
(2022-08-08). El legado de la lucha de Emiliano Zapata en América Latina. telesurtv.net Zapata nació en Anenecuilco, en el estado de Morelos, el día 8 de agosto de 1879 y fue asesinado el 10 de abril de 1919, a la edad de 39 años.
(2022-08-07). Int'l community affirms support for one-China principle. ecns.cn The international community has voiced strong opposition to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region while reaffirming adherence to the one-China principle.
(2022-08-08). Germany's Largest Health Insurer Reveals 1 in 25 Clients Underwent Medical Treatment in 2021 for COVID 'Vaccine' Side Effects. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Oakland, California school security guards violently suppress anti-school closure protest. wsws.org On Thursday, Oakland Unified School District security guards sent two protesters to the hospital in an attempt to shutdown the occupation of a school closed by the district.
(2022-08-07). Nation to fuel up consumer interest in NEV purchases. ecns.cn Carmakers and battery manufacturers in China are speeding up to expand charging and battery-swapping facilities, which are expected to further fuel car buyers' interest in new energy vehicles.
(2022-08-08). Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss Gaza latest developments on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad held a telephone conversation on Sunday evening to discuss bilateral and regional ties.
(2022-08-07). New rules aim to increase intl flights. ecns.cn Restrictions on international passenger flights were loosened on Sunday in order to further refine COVID-19 prevention and control measures, while at the same time encourage economic recovery and international travel.
(2022-08-08). Miembros del Consejo Seguridad piden reunión por ataques a Gaza. telesurtv.net Los enfrentamientos entre las fuerzas israelíes y la Yihad Islámica Palestina han dejado al menos 32 muertos palestinos y más de 220 heridos.
(2022-08-08). Iran commemorates diplomats killed in Afghanistan in 1998. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iran on Monday marks the 24th death anniversary of eight Iranian diplomats and a journalist who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, which is called national Journalist Day.
(2022-08-08). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 8 de agosto de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-08-08). Indiana signs law effectively banning abortion. wsws.org Remaining abortion clinics in Indiana will lose their licenses, virtually eliminating access to legal abortions in the state.
(2022-08-08). Tent-burning ceremony in Ashura Day held in Tehran Bazaar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The tent-burning ceremony on Ashura Day was held at Galobandak intersection in Tehran's Bazaar at noon on Monday which was followed by reading passion play on Battle of Karbala.
(2022-08-08). UK bus workers' determined strike at Arriva North West continues, as GMB union declares for "compromise" wsws.org While workers are determined to fight on, the GMB union has indicated it is ready to secure a sellout deal with the company. At the same time, Unite has sabotaged a growing strike wave by opposing unified, collective action.
(2022-08-08). Euro no encuentra compradores a pesar de que se estabiliza. cubadebate.cu El euro se estabilizó alrededor de los 1,02 dólares, pero no encuentra compradores a pesar del mejoramiento en el ánimo en los mercados y la tolerancia al riesgo. La institución fijó la tasa de referencia del euro en 1,0199 dólares, en tanto el cambio real por la moneda estadounidense fue de 1,0206, frente a los 1,0172 en las últimas horas.
(2022-08-08). UK: Grenfell Tower fire inquiry hearings end with guilty evading justice. wsws.org Over five years since 72 people died in an act of social murder, not a single person in corporate and political circles responsible for turning the building into a death trap has been prosecuted.
(2022-08-08). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Enfrentamiento al grave incendio en Matanzas. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda dedicará su emisión de este lunes a actualizar a nuestro pueblo sobre los acontecimientos del día en el enfrentamiento al grave incendio originado en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas, desde el pasado viernes 5 de agosto.
(2022-08-08). Matanzas, el tanque tres y la esperanza. cubadebate.cu Pocas veces en Cuba un depósito había significado tanto en la expectación de una ciudad. Los que compartimos estas horas con los matanceros sentíamos que la salvación del tanque tres, en la zona industrial de la urbe, durante horas y horas resistiéndose al quiebre, pese a las llamaradas y el calor que lo acechaban desde el tanque dos, significarían la primera partida triunfante sobre un siniestro.
(2022-08-08). Gobierno de Petro radica reforma tributaria ante el Congreso. telesurtv.net La reforma tributaria tiene una meta de recaudo de billones de pesos colombianos en los cuatro años de administración del nuevo Gobierno.
(2022-08-08). Aliados del Gobierno de Haití abandonan acuerdo político. telesurtv.net Un ala del Sector Democrático y Popular se distanció de acuerdo promovido por el primer ministro, Ariel Henry, para negociar con la oposición.
(2022-08-08). Presidente de México supervisa rescate de mineros en Coahuila. telesurtv.net El rescate de los diez mineros que se encuentran atrapados se ha visto obstaculizado por las inundaciones en los pozos.
(2022-08-08). Columbus, Ohio public school teachers poised to strike. wsws.org Columbus are demanding better funding for support staff, art classes and decreased class sizes, as well as air conditioning to deal with sweltering heat.
(2022-08-08). From Balkh to Konya: Discovering Rumi's Spiritual Geopolitics. transcend.org 30 Jul 2022 – While the mystic poet, Sufi, theosophist and thinker Jalal al-Din Rumi is synonymous with Islamic mysticism, a deeper dig brings to light the West Asian political changes and upheavals that shaped his world and other-worldly view.
(2022-08-08). Iran condemns desecration of Islamic sanctities in Germany. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the provocative action of a small number of opponents in desecrating Holy Quran and insulting Islamic sanctities in front of Islamic Center of Hamburg in Germany.
(2022-08-08). The Spiritual Import of the Cow in Vedic Culture. transcend.org The term "sacred cow" has come to mean any stubborn loyalty to a long-standing institution which impedes natural progress. The term originates in India, where the cow is said to be literally worshiped, while thousands of humans suffer from undernourishment. The common, popular view of India in the West has been of an underdeveloped nation steeped in superstition.
(2022-08-08). Sectores populares colombianos posesionan a Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro y Francia Márquez resaltaron que gracias a las luchas del pueblo por vez primera llega a la presidencia de Colombia un gobierno de las mayorías.
(2022-08-08). Sale CTE Antonio Guiteras del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó que como consecuencia del incendio en la zona industrial de Matanzas, la central termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras salió de operaciones sobre la una de la tarde de este lunes. La unidad se quedó sin suministro de agua suficiente para mantenerse en operaciones. Hay 1 192 megawatts de afectación en el sistema eléctrico del país.
(2022-08-08). US Has Failed To Contain Monkeypox: WP. telesurenglish.net The total highest-risk, vulnerable population may be even higher, estimated at up to 1.7 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | People wait in line to receive the monkeypox vaccine at a vaccination site at Eugene A. Obregon Park in Los Angeles, California, the United States, Aug. 6, 2022.
(2022-08-07). China launches first dual-current railway in Chongqing. ecns.cn Chongqing's first suburban railway, the Tiaodeng-Jiangjin line and the first dual-current railway in China, began operation on Saturday afternoon.
(2022-08-08). Strategies of Hyper-Elites as Admired and Deprecated. transcend.org Exploration of Super-Rich Lifestyles and Their Contribution to Global Order and Disorder…
(2022-08-08). 2022 CIFTS to unveil futuristic technologies. ecns.cn Futuristic products including the first 5G robot dog for building inspection in China, on-site recorder, robot guide, and intelligent safety helmet will be unveiled at the upcoming 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTS) in Beijing.
(2022-08-08). People's Park – Its Place in the History of Land Art. indybay.org Much has been said about the political history of People's Park. People's Park is also an important piece of Land Art. Art historians and artists should speak up to preserve it. The destruction of the park by the University of California has temporarily been stopped by activists; however many trees were cut down. Legal advocates have requested a hearing, which a judge has granted. All demolition and pre-development work is legally halted until the October court hearing.
(2022-08-08). Suroccidente francés a merced de cuarta ola de calor. cubadebate.cu La cuarta ola de calor de la temporada llegó a Francia por su parte suroccidental, con temperaturas de hasta 37 grados centígrados pronosticadas y la expansión por el resto del país durante la semana. El escenario es inusual y los expertos lo atribuyen a las consecuencias del cambio climático.
(2022-08-08). Chile anuncia su compromiso con el proceso de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, sostuvo este lunes la primera reunión bilateral con su homólogo de Chile, Gabriel Boric.
(2022-08-08). Colombia's First Leftist President Will Bring Historic Change, if the US Lets Him. transcend.org 7 Aug 2022 – Colombia is the latest Latin American country to turn from the right, and possibly stand up to Washington, with the inauguration of ex-guerrilla President Gustavo Petro.
(2022-08-08). Arriba a Cuba ayuda venezolana para combatir incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net La ayuda por parte del Gobierno venezolano comprende un grupo de bomberos especialistas y técnicos de la estatal petrolera.
(2022-08-08). Winnecmucca Indian Colony Direct Action Report Back. indybay.org Direct Action report back, in defense of the Winnemucca Indian Colony.
(2022-08-08). Machine that Ate People: Tech, Spying Emotions, AI, Algorythms & Worker's Dystopia. indybay.org Professor Peter Mantello talks about the use of technology to spy on workers and increase exploitation through empathetic surveillance and bio metric technologies…
(2022-08-08). Iran summons German charge d'affaires over Quran desecration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The German charge d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry to lodge the protest over desecration of holy Quran.
(2022-08-08). Progressives on U.S.-China Policy and Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan Visit (PODCAST). transcend.org 3 Aug 2022 – Tobita Chow of 'Justice is Global' and Matt Duss, foreign policy adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, two leading progressive foreign policy voices, discuss the House speaker's decision to visit Taiwan.
(2022-08-08). En fotos, nube de humo sobre Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Casi tres días después de la primera explosión en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas, el humo negro cubre el cielo de esta ciudad, el fuego aún esta fuera de control, y nadie descansa. La gente observa desde la bahía este siniestro, con la esperanza de que la tragedia acabe pronto. Cubadebate está aquí y ha captado estas imágenes.
(2022-08-08). Envían notas de solidaridad a Cuba desde Brasil por incendio. telesurtv.net Abundan los mensajes de aliento y confianza en que Cuba vencerá rápidamente este nuevo desafío.
(2022-08-08). Alertan sobre déficit de leche para próximos meses en Francia. telesurtv.net No hay suficiente alimento en los campos debido a la sequía que afecta a Europa.
(2022-08-07). Application of Beijing Central Axis as World Heritage Site gets ahead, promoting conservation of historical city. ecns.cn The application process for the Beijing Central Axis, orthe core area of the historical city, to become a World Heritage Site has further advanced: the central axis will be part of China's 2024 application project.
(2022-08-08). Go to Parker School in Oakland NOW! OUSD security has shown up! indybay.org The eviction of the Parker Community School is now underway!
(2022-08-08). This week in history: August 8-14. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2022-08-07). China's largest maritime patrol ship completes first mission. ecns.cn China's first large-scale maritime patrol ship, Haixun 06 leaves for Pingtan after the first patrol mission in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province, Aug. 6, 2022.
(2022-08-08). Presidente de Cuba resalta heroísmo en labores para extinguir incendio. telesurtv.net Se trabaja ininterrumpidamente para controlar el siniestro en Base de Supertanqueros de la provincia de Matanzas.
(2022-08-08). Guterres advierte sobre peligro de ataques a plantas nucleares. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU definió el ataque a Zaporiyia como "misión suicida" para la humanidad.
(2022-08-08). Comicomment: Abysmal deviation from the right course. ecns.cn If we look back at each provocation the US has made against China, we can see that they have invariably disgraced and backfired on the US itself. This visit‚ÄÇby‚ÄÇPelosi‚ÄÇto‚ÄÇTaiwan is no exception.
(2022-08-08). Technology, Social Media Help Traffickers Hunt Their Victims, Enslave Them, Sell Their Organs. transcend.org 3 Aug 2022 – Human beings produce innumerable practical inventions while often making the worst use of them. How criminal groups heavily rely on digital platforms to trap and enslave their victims also for extracting and selling their organs.
(2022-08-08). Brasil supera los 34 millones de casos positivos de coronavirus. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al balance del Ministerio de Salud la cifra de fallecidos en el país aumentó a 679.939.
(2022-08-08). øQué fuera de Cuba sin la solidaridad a pecho henchido de su gente? cubadebate.cu Estamos sentados en Salud Provincial, esperando. Y no hay nada más impaciente que esperar cuando la base de supertanqueros sigue ardiendo. Pero a veces hay que esperar. Allí se trabaja durísimo, hasta el cansancio. Es tremendo. En lo que esperamos a la entrada de Salud Provincial, un señor se nos acerca y dice "periodistas, øquieren almorzar?".
(2022-08-08). Conoce los errores más frecuentes al momento de cuidar gatos. telesurtv.net Muchos dueños de gatos ignoran cómo relacionarse con ellos y obvian detalles esenciales para el bienestar de la mascota.
(2022-08-08). Gustavo Petro asume como presidente de Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente se comprometió a cumplir con el Acuerdo de Paz, respetar el medio ambiente, propiciar integración regional, generar espacios de diálogo y combatir la desigualdad.
(2022-08-08). CDC Claims Link Between Heart Inflammation and COVID-19 Vaccines Wasn't Known for Most of 2021. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). Shanghai a pioneer in pursuit of all-around development. ecns.cn Shanghai has made pioneering progress in its pursuit of all-around development over the past decade, according to a press briefing held Monday.
(2022-08-08). Leader of "Straight Pride" Rally in Modesto Embraces White Nationalism, Attacks Jews and LGBTQ+ Community. indybay.org A white nationalist from the bay area is again calling for a 'Straight Pride' parade in Modesto. Please sand in solidarity with us against these fascists!
(2022-08-08). México ingresará 26 000 millones dólares por turismo internacional. cubadebate.cu México calcula que este año ingresará más de 26 000 millones de dólares por turismo internacional, sin incluir el nacional, el más fuerte y gastador, indicó la secretaría del sector. Según el secretario del sector, esperan el arribo de 42 301 000 turistas internacionales, 10 425 000 más que en 2021, aunque aún 6% por debajo de 2019, el año previo a la pandemia.
(2022-08-08). China-Europe freight trains break new records. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train network has set a new record both in the number of freight trains and the total freight delivered, China Securities Journal reported on Monday.
(2022-08-08). Bomberos cubanos combaten incendio industrial en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Hasta la mañana del domingo habían desaparecido 17 bomberos en una segunda explosión y fue recuperado e identificado uno.
(2022-08-07). China's 900-year-old wood arch bridge collapsed in fire. ecns.cn China's 900-year-old wood arch bridge known as the Wan'an bridge built in the Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Pingnan county, East China's Fujian Province, has been marred by fire on Saturday night.
(2022-08-07). Environmental services section to debut at China services trade fair. ecns.cn The upcoming 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will focus on environmental services for the first time, according to Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events, one of the event's organizers.
(2022-08-08). Iranian, Lebanese FMs discuss latest Gaza developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a telephone conversation with his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bu Habib on Sunday evening to discuss the recent developments in Gaza.
(2022-08-08). Presidente Maduro felicita a su homólogo colombiano. telesurtv.net "Mis felicitaciones a Colombia, a Gustavo Petro tiendo mi mano para reconstruir la hermandad sobre la base del respeto y amor sobre los pueblos", expresó el mandatario.
(2022-08-08). Hacking the Political Lexicon: They aren't Conspiracy Theories, they're Disinformation Plots. juancole.com Tiffin, Ohio (- Special to Informed Comment) Some time ago, several millennia in fact, a wise man known as Confucius admonished the Chinese people to "call things by their proper names" in order to better perceive and grapple with reality, and to avoid disorder. It is said that he was among the first to …
(2022-08-08). Completing Rotation in Less Than 24-Hours, Earth Creates Record for Shortest Day. transcend.org 3 Aug 2022 – On July 29, the Earth broke its record for the shortest day as it completed a full spin in 1.59 milliseconds less than its standard 24-hour rotation. The planet recently has been increasing its speed. Back in 2020, the Earth saw its shortest month that has ever been recorded since the 1960s.
(2022-08-08). Presidente de Cuba afirma que es prioritario extinguir incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net El incendio de un depósito de combustible en la zona industrial de la ciudad de Matanzas ha dejado un muerto y 122 heridos hasta el momento.
(2022-08-08). Some reflections on the Kansas abortion rights vote. wsws.org A referendum to open the door to banning abortion, overturning protections for "personal autonomy" in the state constitution, was resoundingly defeated in a heavily Republican state.
(2022-08-08). Sunday 8/14: Q&A Discussion of "How to Make a Revolution" indybay.org
(2022-08-08). Oakland, California, school security guards violently suppress anti-school closure protest. wsws.org On Thursday, Oakland Unified School District security guards sent two protesters to the hospital in an attempt to shutdown the occupation of a school closed by the district.
(2022-08-08). Tres menores de edad fueron asesinados en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La matanza número 61 en Colombia en lo que del año 2022 se produjo cuando este domingo, el líder progresista Gustavo Petro asume la Presidencia.
(2022-08-08). Palestina e Israel acuerdan cese de hostilidades en Gaza. telesurtv.net Egipto inició labores de mediación entre la parte israelí y la milicia palestina en el marco de una serie de bombardeos de las fuerzas de ocupación en Gaza.
(2022-08-08). Confirman salida de dos barcos más de cereales ucranianos. telesurtv.net Ya suman diez las naves cargadas con cereales ucranianos hacia Europa y el Medio Oriente.
(2022-08-07). Political leaders, social organizations from multiple countries blast Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan. ecns.cn Political leaders and heads of social organizations from many countries have criticized Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region.
(2022-08-08). Nicolás Maduro invita a su homólogo Gustavo Petro a "reconstruir la hermandad" entre Venezuela y Colombia. cubadebate.cu El pasado domingo, al finalizar la toma de posesión del presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, el mandatario venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, lo felicitó por su investidura en un video difundido en su cuenta de Twitter, y lo convocó a "reconstruir la hermandad" entre ambos países sobre la base del respeto y el amor.
(2022-08-07). Downtown shooting in U.S. city Cincinnati leaves 9 injured. ecns.cn Nine people were injured after a shooting in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio early Sunday morning.
(2022-08-08). Gobernador de Matanzas informa que tercer tanque de combustible no ha colapsado. telesurtv.net La presidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Matanzas, Susely Morfa González, comunicó el domingo que se logró apagar el incendio provocado por el derrame de combustible del primer tanque.
(2022-08-08). China expresa solidaridad con Cuba por incendio y envía ayuda. telesurtv.net El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, envió este lunes un mensaje de condolencias al mandatario de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2022-08-08). Australian Broadcasting Corporation's "Four Corners" promotes scare campaign over China-Solomon Islands ties. wsws.org The broadcast made no mention whatsoever of the most blatant violations of Solomon Islands' sovereignty—US funding and political support for violent separatist organisations in the province of Malaita, together with Washington's threats to invade the country if it houses a Chinese military base.
(2022-08-08). Delegaciones de Cuba y Noruega sostienen encuentro con firmantes del Acuerdo Final de Paz de Colombia. cubadebate.cu Cuba, junto a representantes de Noruega, en su condición de países garantes del Acuerdo Final de Paz con las FARC-EP, sostuvieron este lunes un fructífero encuentro con firmantes de dicho acuerdo, informa el canciller cubano Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla en su cuenta de Twitter. El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores ratificó la posición de Cuba.
(2022-08-08). How a Missile in Kabul Connects to a Speaker in Taipei. transcend.org 3 Aug 2022 – Washington's hard power display of taking out Al-Qaeda's Al-Zawahiri will not be reciprocated by Beijing over Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan. It does however, definitively bury the decades-long era of cooperative US-Chinese relations.
(2022-08-08). øQué fuera de Cuba sin la solidaridad de su gente? cubadebate.cu Estamos sentados en Salud Provincial, esperando. Y no hay nada más impaciente que esperar cuando la base de supertanqueros sigue ardiendo. Pero a veces hay que esperar. Allí se trabaja durísimo, hasta el cansancio. Es tremendo. En lo que esperamos a la entrada de Salud Provincial, un señor se nos acerca y dice "periodistas, øquieren almorzar?".
(2022-08-07). China makes inbound international travel easier. ecns.cn China's aviation regulator has decided to relax rules on suspending overseas flights due to COVID-19 in a move many believe will stimulate inbound travel.
(2022-08-08). Government Database Reveals 10,000% Increase in Cancer Reports Due to COVID Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-08). México ingresará 26 mil millones dólares por turismo internacional. cubadebate.cu México calcula que este año ingresará más de 26 mil millones de dólares por turismo internacional, sin incluir el nacional, el más fuerte y gastador, indicó la secretaría del sector. La estimación de consumo turístico es de 152 mil 591 millones de dólares, lo que significa un incremento de 14,3 por ciento comparado con 2021…
(2022-08-07). . ecns.cn The United Nations (UN) Office at Vienna abides by relevant resolutions of the UN General Assembly and adheres to the one-China policy, the office's director-general reiterated on Saturday.
(2022-08-08). En fotos, columna de humo del incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Desde Matanzas, nuestra fotorreportera Irene Pérez nos envía imágenes de la columna de humo en la zona industrial.
(2022-08-07). Insufficient domestic demand major challenge for economy. ecns.cn Less-than-stellar data in consumption, investment and market confidence show that mild recovery rather than a robust rebound is more likely in the second half.
(2022-08-08). Iran expresses sympathy with Cuba over deadly fuel depot fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani on Sunday expressed condolences over a recent fire at a fuel depot in Cuba.
(2022-08-08). Chinese researchers find potential new target for cancer immunotherapy. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of cancer through immunotherapy, identifying a particular hormone receptor as a potential target for the treatment, the University of Science and Technology of China said.
(2022-08-08). It is too early to talk about final text of agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) —A Foreign Ministry official reacted to western media claim that final text of agreement is likely to be prepared in Vienna in next few hours, saying that it is too early to talk about finalization of text of agreement.
(2022-08-08). Rich heritage and industry advantages ensure Dishili kite town a promising future. ecns.cn In Dishili kite town of Langfang, north China's Hebei Province, elements of kite are seen everywhere: street wall paintings, square sculptures, and the village archway.
(2022-08-08). HK to shorten arrivals' quarantine period. ecns.cn Starting from Friday, visitors from overseas and Taiwan will undergo a seven-day quarantine consisting of three days at hotel and four days at home, the city's top leader announced on Monday.
(2022-08-08). The Ugly Americans: Donald, Joe, Nancy, and more. transcend.org 2 Aug 2022 – Dangerous Don, Joe, and Nancy are big believers in the US empire of global domination. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes to Taiwan against China's wishes. The Ugly Americans believe they have a right to go anywhere in the world and do anything they want, including overthrowing governments, assassinating people, and taking other countries resources.
(2022-08-08). China's Sanya launches all-out efforts to combat COVID-19 resurgence. ecns.cn Sanya, a coastal resort city in south China's Hainan Province, is moving rapidly to stem its latest COVID-19 outbreak with medics, frontline workers and over 4,000 volunteers joining the fight.
(2022-08-08). Cuatro cargueros con granos zarparon de los puertos ucranianos. telesurtv.net El papa Francisco celebró hoy la reanudación de la exportación de productos alimentarios desde los puertos ucranianos como "una señal de esperanza" .
(2022-08-07). Chinese experts unravel U.S. calculations in playing 'Taiwan card'. ecns.cn The U.S. attempt to obstruct China's complete reunification and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by playing the "Taiwan card" is doomed to fail, Chinese experts have said.
(2022-08-08). Venezuela: London Brazenly Steals Venezuelan Gold And Boeing 747. popularresistance.org The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, accused the United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 3, of stealing in a "brazen and outrageous" way the Venezuelan gold deposited in London, where a court announced last week that it would continue to retain the precious metal from Venezuela's reserves. | In a conference with entrepreneurs at the Teresa Carreño facilities in Caracas, the head of state stated that for Venezuela it is an operation of "kidnapping and theft" of the 31 tons of gold, valued at approximately 1,600 million euros. | "Venezuela must know that it is an act of piracy and theft, and the whole world must…
(2022-08-08). U.S. must take full responsibility for escalating tensions across Taiwan Straits: spokesperson. ecns.cn It is the United States that has provoked and escalated tensions across the Taiwan Straits, therefore, it must take full responsibility and bear serious consequences for it, said the spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense Wu Qian at a press conference.
(2022-08-08). China's countermeasures to Pelosi's Taiwan visit justified: military spokesperson. ecns.cn The countermeasures China took in response to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region are justified and appropriate.
(2022-08-08). Iran serious about reaching a strong, stable agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Referring to the ongoing talks in Vienna on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Islamic Republic of Iran is serious about reaching a strong and stable agreement.
(2022-08-08). Heritage status sought for central axis. ecns.cn The Beijing Central Axis is to seek UNESCO World Heritage status at the World Heritage Committee in 2024, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Sunday.
(2022-08-08). (Franàßais) Printemps Arabe, Printemps Russe, Printemps Latino-Américain ? transcend.org 1 août 2022 – La conscience devient un facteur déterminant dans l'histoire lorsque le régime dominant (c'est-à -dire la culture de la guerre) s'effondre de ses propres contradictions. Cela s'est passé dans les années 60 avec la guerre du Vietnam et à la fin des années 80 avec l'effondrement de l'empire soviétique. Nous approchons d'un autre moment de ce genre avec l'effondrement imminent de l'empire Nord Américain.
(2022-08-08). Australian tugboat workers strike as unions work with Labor to head off further stoppages. wsws.org A court hearing into Svitzer's bid to slash workers' wages by up to percent has been delayed to prevent more strikes in the lead-up to next month's Labor government "Jobs and Skills Summit."
(2022-08-07). 'You are wrong', Chinese FM spokesperson posts 8 tweets in a row rebuking U.S. claims of China's 'overreaction' to Pelosi's Taiwan visit. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Sunday posted eight tweets in a row on Twitter in a powerful rejection of U.S. claims of China "overreacting" to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative trip to the island of Taiwan.
(2022-08-08). Iran U20 starts 2022 AVC Cup with winning Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iran U20 team came back from a set down to beat Pakistan 3-1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-21) in Pool B of the 2022 Asian Men's Volleyball Cup on Monday.
(2022-08-08). More than 200 relics unearthed in Hubei. ecns.cn Photo shows a bronze hook unearthed from a tomb in Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 8, 2022. More than 200 cultural relics were discovered from ancient tombs, spanning from 25 A.D. to 907 A.D.
(2022-08-08). Acusan de la judicialización de los conflictos sindicales en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Un grupo de 75 trabajadores de Riogas fueron citados a una audiencia este lunes en el marco de una denuncia civil que presentó la empresa.
(2022-08-08). Rusia alerta sobre posible acto de falsa bandera en Siria. telesurtv.net Tendría el propósito de acusar a Rusia y a las fuerzas gubernamentales sirias de ataques contra la población civil.
(2022-08-08). Unión Eléctrica: Se estima una afectación máxima de 850 MW en el horario diurno. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad durante las 24 horas de día. La máxima afectación en la noche fue 991 MW a las 21: 00 horas. El servicio se mantuvo afectado durante toda la madrugada de hoy. Se estima una afectación máxima de 850 MW en el horario diurno. Se pronostica una afectación de 924 MW en el horario pico.
(2022-08-08). Presidente peruano anuncia cruzada contra fuerzas golpistas. telesurtv.net Castillo advirtió que no permitirá que se le humille más y amenazó con una cruzada nacional junto al pueblo peruano.
(2022-08-08). Wednesday 8/3: People's Park construction underway: Rally and march starting at 5 pm at Sproul Plaza! indybay.org Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley…
(2022-08-08). Pelosi Is A Beijing-Run Asset Who Enabled China's Naval Siege Of Taiwan. southfront.org 
Written by Yoichi Shimatsu | One of the questions related to Nancy Pelosi's long drawn-out flight from Anderson air base to Taipei's Taoyuan Airport is why didn't the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLARF) dispatch its Sukhoi-30 or its top-of-line J-series fighter-jets to intercept her USA flight SPAR19 on a Boeing C-40C for a forced landing on Hainan Island, similar to the capture of a USN Aries surveillance plane on April Fools Day 2001? Or even easier, fire a DF antiaircraft missile fr…
(2022-08-08). Provincia de Zaporiyia plantea referendo para adherirse a Rusia. telesurtv.net Evgueni Balitski, líder de la provincia ucraniana, bajo control ruso, firmó el inicio de la preparación de un referéndum sobre la adhesión.
(2022-08-08). VIDEO: Tuwairij mourning rally, the biggest in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iraqis in the city of Al-Hindiya, which used to be known as Tuwairij ocated in the Karbala Governorate hold massive mourning ceremony in the world.
(2022-08-08). Argentina confirma desembolso de la CAF para infraestructura. telesurtv.net "Me reuní con autoridades de la CAF y me confirmaron un desembolso total de US$ 740 millones para obras e infraestructura en la Argentina", informó el mandatario.
(2022-08-07). Pelosi's move 'reckless and irresponsible'. ecns.cn United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan last week has undoubtedly heightened tensions in the China-US ties and cross-Straits relations, as Beijing hit back with strong countermeasures in response to her "reckless and irresponsible" move.
(2022-08-08). Thursday 8/4: Stop Use of Tear Gas (re: People's Park): Call the Berkeley City Council, 8:15 PM tonight. indybay.org Online Videoconference: us02web.zoom.us/j/89083608532 | Teleconference: 1-669-900-9128 or 1-877-853-5257 (toll free) | Meeting ID: 890 8360 8532…
(2022-08-08). Sofocan incendio en primer tanque siniestrado en Matanzas, Cuba. telesurtv.net Es el primer paso hacia la extinción del incendio que abarca dos tanques y amenaza a un tercero, en la bahía de Matanzas.
(2022-08-08). UN says Israeli airstrikes on Gaza are 'illegal'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The United Nations special rapporteur on occupied Palestinian lands says Israel's air raids on besieged Gaza Strip "not only are illegal but irresponsible", calling for a diplomatic solution to the latest bout of violence.
(2022-08-08). Argentina y Bolivia definen integración bilateral y regional. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Bolivia, Luis Arce, y de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, sostuvieron una reunión en Colombia, a donde asisten a la asunción de Gustavo Petro.
(2022-08-08). U.S. Military Activity Near Taiwan. transcend.org 5 Aug 2022 – U.S. Navy ships and planes will transit the Taiwan Strait in the next two weeks. U.S.N.S.C spokesman John Kirby condemned Chinese military drills in the area and said the Pentagon ordered the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to remain near Taiwan to "monitor the situation."
(2022-08-08). Resistance's missiles forced Israeli to call for truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Praising Palestinian people for their resistance, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement said that Tel Aviv asked for a ceasefire since it could no longer withstand Resistance's rockets.
(2022-08-08). Iran FM commemorates martyred diplomats in Mazar-i-Sharif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Monday commemorated the 24th anniversary of martyrdom of Iranian diplomats and a journalist in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan's Mazar-i-Sharif.
(2022-08-08). U.S. must take full responsibility for escalating tensions across Taiwan Straits: China's Ministry of National Defense. ecns.cn It is the United States that has provoked and escalated tensions across the Taiwan Straits, therefore, it must take full responsibility and bear serious consequences for it, said the spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense Wu Qian at a press conference.
(2022-08-08). The new "bullet fee": Actor Kevin Spacey must pay $31 million because producers fired him from House of Cards. wsws.org The producers, along with Netflix, reacted hysterically to the allegations in 2017, terrified of being thought "soft" on sexual misconduct in the witch-hunting atmosphere that prevailed.
(2022-08-08). Díaz-Canel Bermúdez envió condolencias a Cecilia Nazzari, madre de Aurora. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, envió condolencias a Cecilia Nazzari, madre de Aurora, la pequeña uruguaya que recibió asistencia médica en el Centro Internacional de Restauración Neurológica. "Nunca olvidaremos a la valiente Aurora ni a su brava madre @arabelacecilia, que tan bellas palabras de reconocimiento dedicaron siempre a Cuba".
(2022-08-07). U.S. mistaken on Taiwan question in 3 aspects: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday during his visit to Bangladesh that the United States is mistaken in three aspects regarding a reckless tour to China's Taiwan region by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
(2022-08-08). Firman acuerdo para avanzar hacia diálogo nacional en Chad. telesurtv.net Unos 43 grupos políticos y facciones armadas chadianas firmaron el acuerdo de paz con la Junta Militar.
(2022-08-08). Yemenis mark Ashura with massive rallies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The Yemeni media reported on Monday that massive rallies were held by the Yemenis on Ashura Day during which they also praised the resistance of the Palestinian nation.
(2022-08-08). Sea Cup 2022 heralds peace, friendship among regional states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Head of Iranian naval delegation to "Sea Cup 2022″Competition Captain Amin Arshadi said the event heralds peace and friendship among countries in the region.
(2022-08-08). Lula mantiene ventaja en sondeo de cara a elecciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la nueva encuesta telefónica de BTG/FSB, Lula cuenta con el 41 por ciento de la intención de voto.
(2022-08-08). Cuba reporta 68 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 61 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 7 de agosto, se encuentran ingresados un total 757 pacientes, sospechosos 281 y confirmados activos 476.En el día en Cuba para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 2 077 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas 68. El país acumula 14 052 153 muestras realizadas y 1 108 895 positivas.
(2022-08-08). Relative progress achieved in certain issues in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — A senior Iranian foreign ministry official said on Monday that in the latest round of Vienna talks between Iran and world powers on removal of sanctions some relative progress was achieved in certain issues.
(2022-08-08). Colapsa tapa del tanque tres en depósito de combustible de Matanzas, Cuba. telesurtv.net Esta noche se mantenía la combustión intensa en el segundo tanque, el cual se encuentra deformado producto de las llamas.
(2022-08-07). State Council appoints secretary-general of Committee for Safeguarding National Security of HKSAR. ecns.cn The State Council has decided to appoint Sonny Au Chi-kwong as secretary-general of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), replacing Chan Kwok-ki.
(2022-08-07). John Pilger: Another Hiroshima Is Coming — Unless We Stop It Now. popularresistance.org When I first went to Hiroshima in 1967, the shadow on the steps was still there. It was an almost perfect impression of a human being at ease: legs splayed, back bent, one hand by her side as she sat waiting for a bank to open. | At a quarter past eight on the morning of August 6, 1945, she and her silhouette were burned into the granite. | I stared at the shadow for an hour or more, then I walked down to the river where the survivors still lived in shanties. | I met a man called Yukio, whose chest was etched with the pattern of the shirt he was wearing when the atomic bomb was dropped. | He described a huge flas…
(2022-08-07). Kiev's Nuclear Terrorism Towards the Zaporozhye Power Plant Threatens All of Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Since he's beginning to fret that unprecedented US-led Western pressure might soon be put upon him to compromise with Russia as strongly suggested by the Mainstream Media's decisive shift against him last week, to which end Kiev would have to unilaterally capitulate on some or all issues that it previously said were non-negotiable,…
(2022-08-07). Russian Ops in Ukraine (August 8, 2022) Ukraine's Missing Tanks, Delayed Offensive. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for August 8, 2022 Russian advances continue along the line of contact between Avdiivka and Siversk; Ukraine's "Kherson Offensive‚Ñ¢" has yet to visibly begin; Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed another HIMARS (5 destroyed in total of 16); Western "rights orgs" turn…
(2022-08-07). Military Situation In EasternUkraine On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Mariinka village; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces were reported in the Avdiivka area; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue to the north-east from Gorlivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Yakovlivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Verkhnokamyansk. | MORE ON THE…
(2022-08-07). The West is Silent as Ukraine Targets Civilians in Donetsk Using Banned 'Butterfly' Mines. libya360.wordpress.com Eva K. Bartlett Mine clearance on the central street of Donetsk. Prohibited anti personnel high-explosive (PFM-1) "Petal" mines have been dropped on the city during night-time raids. © RIA On Saturday night, just after 9 pm, thunderous explosions rocked central Donetsk. Shortly after, there were announcements that air defense had shot down Ukrainian-fired missiles containing "Butterfly" (or "Petal") mines. Given that…
(2022-08-07). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 72nd Mechanized Brigade near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade near Dzerzhinsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 3rd Brigade of the National Guard near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 66th Mechanized Brigade near Ochertino with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Chasov Yar with high-precision miss…
(2022-08-07). Amnesty Says It 'Fully Stands' Behind Ukraine Report Findings Amid Backlash. news.antiwar.com Amnesty International has come under pressure after releasing "Amnesty International deeply regrets the distress and anger that our press release on…
(2022-08-07). US Anti-Radiation Missile Makes Surprise Appearance In Ukraine (Photos). southfront.org 
A view of an AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missile mcounted beneath the wing of a 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II "Wild Weasel" aircraft. By SSGT. SCOTT STEWART \ US Army | The US has reportedly supplied Kiev Forces with advanced anti-radiation missiles in a bid to weaken air defenses providing cover to the ongoing Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | On August 7, Russian sources shared photos showing the remains of a US-made AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missile, that was al…
(2022-08-07). Senate Barely Approves Scaled Back Legislation on Climate, Taxes, Healthcare. commondreams.org But thanks to Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), there was a huge, last-minute win for the private equity and hedge fund industries…
(2022-08-07). 'What the Hell is Wrong With Them': GOP Senators Kill $35 Cap on Insulin. commondreams.org 'Republicans told millions of Americans who use insulin to go to hell.'
(2022-08-07). China Winds Down Unprecedented Military Drills Near Taiwan, But Tensions Remain. news.antiwar.com The South China Morning Post reported on Sunday that China The exercises were the largest China has ever held around the island and featured a series of unprecedented actions. From Thursday to Sunday, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) shut down six areas aroun…
(2022-08-07). US to Participate in Military Drills Near India's Disputed Border With China. news.antiwar.com The US will participate in war games with the Indian military in an area of India that is The drills will be held from October 18-31 and will be the eighteenth iteration of annual exercises between the two militaries known as Yudh Abhyas, which is Hindi for "war practice." They will be held in the Auli area of the Indian state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas mountain rang…
(2022-08-07). Strikes spread across Amazon UK warehouses as workers reject "pathetic" pay offer. popularresistance.org Amid a landmark wave of labor unrest in the UK, workers across at least four Amazon warehouses have staged wildcat strikes this week to protest a new pay offer. | On August 3, over 700 workers at the Amazon facility in Tilbury, Essex downed tools and launched a protest in the warehouse cafeteria against a pay offer of a mere 0.35 ($0.42) increase per hour. The offer would amount to an increase of 3%, at a time when inflation in the UK is projected to rise to 13%, amounting to a real-terms pay cut for workers. | The strike action soon spread to another Amazon warehouse in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Over a 100 workers…
(2022-08-07). Strikes Spread Across Amazon UK Warehouses. popularresistance.org On August 3, over 700 workers at the Amazon facility in Tilbury, Essex downed tools and launched a protest in the warehouse cafeteria against a pay offer of a mere 0.35 ($0.42) increase per hour. The offer would amount to an increase of 3%, at a time when inflation in the UK is projected to rise to 13%, amounting to a real-terms pay cut for workers. | The strike action soon spread to another Amazon warehouse in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Over a 100 workers walked out to protest a 0.50 pay increase offer, with one worker telling Birmingham Mail that it was an "embarrassment of [an] announcement that comes as a mocker…
(2022-08-07). People's Action: Grassroots Organizing Won Big Steps Forward for Climate, Health Care, and Corporate Taxes. peoplesaction.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act today by the U.S. Senate, highlighting the historic investment in climate change mitigation, as well as provisions that would force rich corporations to pay more of their fair share in taxes and allow Medicare to fight price gouging by drug companies. "These investments are …
(2022-08-07). Military Situation In Syria On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size map | On August 7, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 2 in Idlib province, 7 in Aleppo province; | On August 6, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the al-Barah area; | On August 6, Turkish drones attacked a vehicle in the Qamishli city. Four people, including two children, were killed; | On August 6, two SAA members were killed in the ISIS ambush in the Ashara desert. | MORE ON THE…
(2022-08-07). The US Keeps Reneging on Arms Control Agreements, So Why Should Russia Trust Biden's Latest Overtures? libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter >An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, U.S., August 2, 2017 Washington's track record on fulfilling treaty obligations is not exactly stellar. This week, in an address to the Tenth Review Conference for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons — which…
(2022-08-07). President of Indonesia Widodo Visited China and Japan. journal-neo.org 
The visits of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to China and Japan conducted in a temporary tandem mode at the end of July this year seem to be a single important event that significantly characterizes the situation in the sub-region of Southeast Asia as a whole. At the same time, it should be noted that, in …
(2022-08-07). Biden's Assassination Of al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri Was Illegal. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's assassination of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan was illegal under both U.S. and international law. After the CIA drone strike killed Zawahiri on August 2, Biden declared, "People around the world no longer need to fear the vicious and determined killer." What we should fear instead is the dangerous precedent set by Biden's unlawful extrajudicial execution. | In addition to being illegal, the killing of Zawahiri also occurred in a moment when the United Nations had already determined that people in the U.S. had little to fear from him. As a United Nations report released in…
(2022-08-07). Brazil: Volunteer Brigades And Artists Fight Forest Fires And Deforestation. popularresistance.org The frequency and extent of wildfires are increasing all over the world. In South America, Brazil has had the highest incidence of forest fires in recent years. In 2019, during the first year of Jair Bolsonaro's government, fires in the Amazon made headlines around the world. For the first time on record, the smoke from the forest fires in the Amazon reached Sà£o Paulo, the largest city in South America, more than 1,600 miles to the southeast of the burned regions. And in 2020, one third of the Pantanal wetlands biome was burned (11 million acres), leaving an estimated wildlife death toll of over 17 million…
(2022-08-07). Fired Up Rail Workers Rally In Galesburg, Illinois. popularresistance.org Last month, for The Real News, I reported on the egregious working conditions that rail workers on Class I freight railroads are facing, including punitive and inhumane attendance policies, chronic understaffing (after rail companies collectively laid off 30% of their workforce since 2015), stagnant wages, and dire safety threats as trains have gotten longer and heavier while rail carriers have simultaneously sought to reduce crew sizes down to one person. This long-simmering crisis recently came to a head when a coalition of negotiators representing more than 115,000 rail workers were unable to come to an agreem…
(2022-08-07). Gaza Death Toll Climbs To 43 Amid Ceasefire Reports. popularresistance.org An Egyptian-brokered ceasefire is expected to go into effect at 11: 30pm local time (20: 30 GMT). Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced the ceasefire in a statement, adding that they have a right to "respond to any Zionist aggression." | Mondoweiss correspondent in Gaza Tareq Hajjaj reported that Israeli airstrikes were ongoing in the last hour leading up to the ceasefire. | The Times of Israel reported that Israel agreed to the ceasefire, and that Egypt was working to ensure two of PIJ's principal demands, including the release of Palestinian hunger-striking prisoner Khalil Awawdeh and recently detained PIJ leader B…
(2022-08-07). Mining giant Rio Tinto hit by legal battle over sacred Apache site. popularresistance.org The serene Oak Flat upland lies in the heart of Arizona. With its beautiful peaks and forest, it is a beloved spot for campers, hikers and rock climbers. | Above all, it is the center of the San Carlos Apache tribe's religion, a place of devotion where their gods dwell and they still perform traditional ceremonies. | But it is now at the center of a dispute between the tribe and FTSE 100 giant Rio Tinto. It is also shaping up to be an acid test of the mining group's claims that it is determined to respect sacred sites.
(2022-08-07). Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan And Baltimore. popularresistance.org Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the U.S House of Representatives, landed in Taiwan Province on August 2. Her trip is a dangerous provocation against the People's Republic of China. | Pelosi arrived on the 58th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson claimed Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin had attacked a U.S. Navy destroyer. | The Pentagon Papers later admitted this was a lie, a complete fabrication. That it was a lie didn't stop LBJ, who used the lie to start bombing Vietnam. | Even the United States government concedes that there's only one China. Because it's an…
(2022-08-07). NYPD Violently Arrest 5 Abortion Rights Activists at a Clinic Defense. popularresistance.org On every first Saturday of every month, anti-abortion protesters gather to harass patients at the SoHo Planned Parenthood in the heart of New York City, supposedly a "safe city" for abortion rights. In response, local activist group NYC for Abortion Rights organizes a monthly clinic defense and counter-protest. | The NYPD always go out of their way to protect the anti-choice crowd, enabling them to harass patients trying to enter the clinic, as well as physically assault abortion rights activists. In that regard, today was no different. | But today, the end of the morning, five clinic defenders were in handcuffs.
(2022-08-07). NYPD Violently Arrest Five Abortion Rights Activists At A Clinic Defense. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – On every first Saturday of every month, anti-abortion protesters gather to harass patients at the SoHo Planned Parenthood in the heart of New York City, supposedly a "safe city" for abortion rights. In response, local activist group NYC for Abortion Rights organizes a monthly clinic defense and counter-protest. | The NYPD always go out of their way to protect the anti-choice crowd, enabling them to harass patients trying to enter the clinic, as well as physically assault abortion rights activists. In that regard, today was no different. | But today, the end of the morning, five clinic de…
(2022-08-07). One Dead And 121 Injured In Fuel Storage Depot Fire In Matanzas, Cuba. popularresistance.org At least one person has died, 17 firefighters are missing, and 121 people have been injured in a huge fire that broke out on Friday, August 5, in a fuel depot in Matanzas, in western Cuba, 60 miles east of Havana. | The fire started on Friday evening after a lighting hit a fuel tank in Matanzas, and then in the early hours of Saturday it spread to a second tank, causing a big explosion around 5: 00 A.M. while government officials and firefighter teams were trying to control the first explosion. All throughout Saturday Cuban authorities worked tirelessly to prevent the fire from reaching a third tank. The storage f…
(2022-08-07). US Military Activity Near Taiwan. popularresistance.org U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby condemned Chinese military drills in the area and said the Pentagon had ordered the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and her escorts to remain near Taiwan to "monitor the situation." | The USS Reagan and her accompanying ships are based in Japan and were deployed to the East China Sea in recent days, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to Taipei against Chinese objections. China has responded to Pelosi's visit by launching extensive drills around Taiwan and firing a dozen missiles across the island. | According to Kirby, amid heightened tensions, U.S. P…
(2022-08-07). Military Situation In Palestine On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Since the beginning of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, 29 Palestinians, including 6 children and 4 women were killed and 275 others were wounded, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health; | During a joint operation in Rafah, the Israeli army and Shabak forces assassinated "Khalid Mansour", the commander of the southern region in Saraya al-Quds, according to the spokesman of the Israeli army; | Palestinian groups attacked Ashdod and Sderot with several rockets; | More…
(2022-08-07). Black liberation leader commemorated 52 years after assassination by Houston police. liberationnews.org 
Long after Carl Hampton's assassination, the legacy of the young Black revolutionary is still bringing different sections of the working class together.
(2022-08-07). New Yorkers stand in solidarity with activists raided by FBI. fightbacknews.org Brooklyn, NY — Around 20 organizers and community members gathered at noon on August 5 for a press conference, organized by The December 12th Movement, to denounce the FBI raids on African Socialist Party. | The press conference included powerful speakers from December 12, Black is Back, Struggle La Lucha, the Panthers, and a few openly socialist elected officials. | Collin Poirot, a member of the New York Community Action Project, spoke on behalf of the National Lawyers Guild. They said, "By targeting people who have built relationships with progressive forces in other countries, the U.S. government intend…
(2022-08-07). Red Theory: Marxism and the Law of Value. fightbacknews.org In our previous article we looked at what a commodity is and examined use-value and exchange-value. This discussion of value is a cornerstone of Marx's critique of political economy. The value of any commodity is equal to the socially necessary labor time required to produce that commodity. This is the Law of Value, and it is essential to understand if we are to really grasp what is revolutionary about Marx's critique of capitalism. | In Capital, Marx writes, "That which determines the magnitude of the value of any article is … the labor-time socially necessary for its production. Each individual commodity, in…
(2022-08-07). The CIA, Universities, and Anti-Communist Marxism. libya360.wordpress.com On this week's release of "On the Barricades," host Maria Cernat speaks to the French-American writer, cultural critic, and activist, Gabriel Rockhill. Gabriel completed his graduate studies under the direction of Jacques Derrida, Luce Irigaray and Alain Badiou, and is now a professor of philosophy at Villanova University. Gabriel's work in academia led him to…
(2022-08-07). The Crypto-Fascist Group Infiltrating the Online Communist Community. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea Marxist Anti Imperialist Collective, a crypto-Strasserite group, has advocated for Socialism with Richard Spencer characteristics by endorsing the idea of a white state. Big surprise. Why should we care so much? Well, this group is using certain tactics to spread its ideas widely. MAC runs several "communist" subreddits that are easy to mistake…
(2022-08-07). 41 Killed (15 kids) In Israeli Gaza Attack & The Pandemic Of The Injected Has Long Since Been Proven. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/7/22). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2022-08-07). Carey Wedler Interview Breaking The Two Party Illusion & Battling Targeted Censorship. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today for the very first episode of my new Rokfin exclusive show, Moving Target, is Carey Wedler, here to discuss her targeted censorship for objectively and accurately reporting, yet counter to the government narrative. We also discuss how she has continued her important work following this unprecedented attack on free speech. (www.rokfin.com/TLAVagabond) (www.bitchute.com/channel/24yVcta8zEjY/)
(2022-08-07). World Faces 'Loaded Gun' on Hiroshima's 77th Anniversary. commondreams.org "We must ask: What have we learned from the mushroom cloud that swelled above this city?"
(2022-08-07). Israel Assassinated Another Senior Leader Of Islamic Jihad In Gaza (Videos). southfront.org 
Israel Air Force airplane F-16 D 'Barak Cobra'prepares for take off. June 28 2010. Photo by Ofer Zidon/Flash90 | On August 7, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had assassinated Khaled Mansour, a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip. | Mansour was a member of the PIJ's military council and the commander of its military wing, the al-Quds Brigades, in Gaza's southern sector. The PIJ confirmed the death of the commander, vowing in a statement that his blood will "infla…
(2022-08-07). Germany's Largest Health Insurer Reveals 1 in 25 Clients Underwent Medical Treatment in 2021 for Covid 'Vaccine' Side Effects/ By Amy Mek. marktaliano.net 
Based on the figures from Techniker Krankenkasse, as many as 1 in 0 covid vaccine injections are expected to cause serious side effects. Original Link Here: Germany's Largest Health Insurer Reveals 1 in 25 Clients Underwent Medical Treatment in 2021 for Covid 'Vaccine' Side Effects RAIR (rairfoundation.com) The cesspool of vaccine side effects in …
(2022-08-07). ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province/By Arabi Souri. marktaliano.net 
Original Link Here: ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province (syrianews.cc) ISIS remnants operating in the southern region of Syria assassinated a Baath Party official in the city of Al-Hirak in the northeastern countryside of Daraa province yesterday 4th of August. A group of ISIS (ISIL) remnants shot dead Salama Al-Qaddah (picture), the Baath Party local …
(2022-08-07). Death Toll From Israeli Operation In Gaza Exceeds 40. southfront.org 
FILE PHOTO: Israeli F-15 fighter jet © Reuters | The death toll from Israel's According to the ministry, the casualties include 15 children and four women. One of the casualties was also a member of the Hamas Movement, the de-facto ruler of Gaza. More than…
(2022-08-07). Casualties Reported After Powerful Attack On Turkish Base In Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On August 7, a powerful attack with indirect fire targeted a large base of the Turkish military located near the town of Kaljibrin in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | The base was targeted with at least ten projectiles, which were fired from a nearby area that is jointly held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government forces. Several Turkish service members were reportedly wounded or killed as the result of the attack. The base's mai…
(2022-08-07). Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at CPAC. america.cgtn.com Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the CPAC stage on Saturday night, and once again hinted at a Presidential run in 2024. See the latest.