Monthly Archives: January 2022

2022-01-23: News Headlines

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2022-01-23). After a Year of Biden, Why Do We Still Have Trump's Foreign Policy? dissidentvoice.org Getty Images President Biden and the Democrats were highly critical of President Trump's foreign policy, so it was reasonable to expect that Biden would quickly remedy its worst impacts. As a senior member of the Obama administration, Biden surely needed no schooling on Obama's diplomatic agreements with Cuba and Iran, both of which began to …

Staff (2022-01-23). Venezuela Doubles Oil Production with Iran's Assistance, Beating US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's oil production has doubled with technical assistance from Iran and others helping it circumvent US sanctions. | Venezuela is very close to reaching its maximum petroleum production capacity, since it has managed to double its crude production in recent months, thanks to Iran and other countries that have helped it evade US sanctions. | Oil industry sources confirmed to the US-based Spanish-language newspaper El Nuevo Herald that Venezuelan crude production reached an estimated average of 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December, and could be around 850,000 bpd in January. This has happened mainly due…

Staff (2022-01-23). Venezuela Doubles Oil Production with Iran's Assistance, Beating US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's oil production has doubled with technical assistance from Iran and others helping it circumvent US sanctions. | Venezuela is very close to reaching its maximum petroleum production capacity, since it has managed to double its crude production in recent months, thanks to Iran and other countries that have helped it evade US sanctions. | Oil industry sources confirmed to the US-based Spanish-language newspaper El Nuevo Herald that Venezuelan crude production reached an estimated average of 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December, and could be around 850,000 bpd in January. This has happened mainly due…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-23). Envoy announces return of Iran's voting right at UN. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi announced the return of Iran's voting right at this international organization.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, January 23.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts near Tabriz in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 15 km struck East Azarbaijan province in northwest Iran on Sunday morning with no immediate reports of casualties.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). Iran marks birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, Mother's Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — Every year, Iranians commemorate Mother's Day on the 20th day of the lunar Islamic month of Jamadi al-Thani, which marks the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

sputniknews (2022-01-23). US Navy Says Detained Ship From Iran Carrying Cargo for Houthi Movement. sputniknews.com The vessel was transporting 40 tonnes of fertiliser, which could potentially be used to create explosives.

Staff (2022-01-23). Palestinians hold rally in support of Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — Palestinian people on Saturday evening staged a rally in support of the Yemeni people and the Ansarullah movement.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). French military base in Mali reportedly targeted. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — A French military base in Mali was targeted by a rocket attack early Sunday, according to media reports.

Staff (2022-01-23). Russia blasts UK claims that it sought puppet gov in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — The Russian Foreign Ministry has slammed unsubstantiated claims aired by the UK on Saturday that suggested Moscow was intending to "install pro-Russian leadership" in Ukraine amid the latest surge in tensions.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-23). Attacks reported on US base in Al-Omar oil field in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) — News sources reported that a US military base in eastern Syria came under rocket attacks on Saturday night.

Staff (2022-01-23). Registran fuga de cuatro toneladas de la solución refrigerante del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima. cubadebate.cu Una fuga de unas 4 toneladas de la solución refrigerante usada para la creación del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima (Japón) se ha reportado este sábado, según el canal local NHK. Los especialistas estiman que una tubería dañada pudo haber ocasionado el derrame. La empresa detalló que trataría de localizar el lugar exacto de la sección dañada.

Staff (2022-01-23). Registran fuga de cuatro toneladas de la solución refrigerante del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima. cubadebate.cu Una fuga de unas 4 toneladas de la solución refrigerante usada para la creación del muro de hielo alrededor de la central nuclear de Fukushima (Japón) se ha reportado este sábado, según el canal local NHK. Los especialistas estiman que una tubería dañada pudo haber ocasionado el derrame. La empresa detalló que trataría de localizar el lugar exacto de la sección dañada.

Laurence Caeymaex, Dominique Astruc, Valérie Biran, Leila Marcus, Florence Flamein, Stephane Le Bouedec, Bernard Guillois, Radia Remichi, Faiza Harbi, Xavier Durrmeyer, Florence Casagrande, Nolwenn Le Saché, Darina Todorova, Ali Bilal, Damien Olivier, Audrey Reynaud, Cécile Jacquin, Jean-Christophe Rozé, Richard Layese, Claude Danan, Camille Jung, Fabrice Decobert, Etienne Audureau (2022-01-22). [Articles] An educational programme in neonatal intensive care units (SEPREVEN): a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial. thelancet.com A multiprofessional safety-promoting programme in NICUs reduced the rate of adverse events and severe and preventable adverse events in highly vulnerable patients. This programme could significantly improve care offered to critically ill neonates.

Staff (2022-01-22). Iran reacts to UNGA Holocaust resolution, declaring it null. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — In reaction to the resolution issued on the Holocaust at the UNGA, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called it an abuse of international mechanisms by the Zionist regime to cover up its crimes and declared it completely null.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-22). Iran-Russia coord. prerequisite of successful Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — As the talks on the removal of US anti-Iranian sanctions continues, the Russian diplomat said Moscow's close coordination with Tehran is one of the prerequisites of successful continuation and completion of Vienna talks.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-22). Excellent coop to take place in Iran-Russia ties' new chapter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that in the new chapter of Iran-Russia relations, the two countries will witness very excellent levels of cooperation.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2022-01-22). Rusia, China e Irán realizan ejercicios navales en golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net Los ejercicios incluyen maniobras tácticas conjuntas, así como operaciones de búsqueda y rescate en el mar…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-22). Beautiful scenery of winter snow in Olang-Ramian Road. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — Snowfall that started in different parts of Golestan province in the north of Iran on Friday whitened many cities and villages of this province.

sputniknews (2022-01-22). Iran Holding Talks With Russia on Constructing New Units of Bushehr NPP – Reports. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is holding negotiations with Russia on constructing new units of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, media reported.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-22). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2022-01-22). Rusia, China e Irán realizan ejercicios navales en golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net Los ejercicios incluyen maniobras tácticas conjuntas, así como operaciones de búsqueda y rescate en el mar…

Staff (2022-01-22). 7 dead, 15 injured in major fire in Mumbai high-rise. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — At least seven people were killed and several wounded in a major fire that erupted in a multi-storey building near Bhatia Hospital in Mumbai early morning on Saturday.

Staff (2022-01-22). Yemeni Armed Forces advises foreign companies to leave UAE. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — Stating that the UAE is insecure as long as its rulers continue military aggression against Yemen, Brigadier General Yahya Saree advised the foreign companies to leave the UAE.

Staff (2022-01-22). Vienna talks on right track for final agreement: EU official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — The Vienna talks are moving in the right direction and a final agreement may be within reach, a senior European Union official said on Friday.

Staff (2022-01-22). US sanctions financial facilitators tied to Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — The US Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against "financial facilitators" and companies connected to Hezbollah.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-22). Contradictory reports on death of Saudi Arabia's King Salman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — Some news sources reported that Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud King of Saudi Arabia passed away minutes ago.

Staff (2022-01-22). CIA malign activities in China revealed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) — China has been in the crosshairs of the United States ever since it achieved a rarely seen economic growth in modern times, something that Washington is working its butt off to stop, or at least slow down.

_____ (2022-01-22). Nice Talk, Now Walk The Walk. popularresistance.org On January 3rd of this year, the five nuclear-armed states with the largest nuclear arsenals issued a joint statement declaring that they "consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as our foremost responsibilities." The statement goes on to "affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | As the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stands at 100 seconds to midnight — "the closest it has ever been to civilization-ending apocalypse" — this statement would appear to be good news for the world. | However, all fi…

_____ (2022-01-22). Nice Talk, Now Walk The Walk. popularresistance.org On January 3rd of this year, the five nuclear-armed states with the largest nuclear arsenals issued a joint statement declaring that they "consider the avoidance of war between Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as our foremost responsibilities." The statement goes on to "affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | As the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stands at 100 seconds to midnight — "the closest it has ever been to civilization-ending apocalypse" — this statement would appear to be good news for the world. | However, all fi…

Dan Yaseen (2022-01-22). Speaking Truth to Empire about Ukraine Crisis. warisacrime.org "Speaking Truth to Empire" on KFCF 88.1 independently owned and locally operated since 1975 in Fresno, Dan Yaseen interviews Scott Ritter, a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and author of "Scorpion King: America's Suicidal Embrace of Nuclear Weapons from FDR to Trump" (2020). He served in the Soviet Union as an inspector implementing the INF …

Staff (2022-01-22). US carrier heads to surprise NATO wargames. rt.com USS Harry S. Truman joins Neptune Strike '22 wargames in the Mediterranean Sea amid tensions with Russia | The nuclear-powered fleet aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman will take part in next week's NATO exercise in the Mediterranean Sea dubbed "Neptune Strike '22," the Pentagon has The 12-day exercise kicks off Monday and is supposed to "demonstrate NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime strike capabilities of an aircraft carrie…

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2022-01-22: News Headlines

Dan Yaseen (2022-01-22). Speaking Truth to Empire about Ukraine Crisis. warisacrime.org "Speaking Truth to Empire" on KFCF 88.1 independently owned and locally operated since 1975 in Fresno, Dan Yaseen interviews Scott Ritter, a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and author of "Scorpion King: America's Suicidal Embrace of Nuclear Weapons from FDR to Trump" (2020). He served in the Soviet Union as an inspector implementing the INF …

Laurence Caeymaex, Dominique Astruc, Valérie Biran, Leila Marcus, Florence Flamein, Stephane Le Bouedec, Bernard Guillois, Radia Remichi, Faiza Harbi, Xavier Durrmeyer, Florence Casagrande, Nolwenn Le Saché, Darina Todorova, Ali Bilal, Damien Olivier, Audrey Reynaud, Cécile Jacquin, Jean-Christophe Rozé, Richard Layese, Claude Danan, Camille Jung, Fabrice Decobert, Etienne Audureau (2022-01-22). [Articles] An educational programme in neonatal intensive care units (SEPREVEN): a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised controlled trial. thelancet.com A multiprofessional safety-promoting programme in NICUs reduced the rate of adverse events and severe and preventable adverse events in highly vulnerable patients. This programme could significantly improve care offered to critically ill neonates.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Dozens killed, wounded in Saudi attack on a prison in Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — Yemeni sources on Friday reported that dozens of people have been killed and injured in a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a prison in northwest Yemen.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Kenya voices readiness to welcome Iranian investors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — The Economic Attaché of Kenyan Embassy to the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that his country is ready to attract Iranian investors eagerly.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Iran, China, Russia warships fired naval targets successfully. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — In a trilateral Combined Naval Drill entitled "Maritime Security Belt 2022", Iranian, Russian and Chinese warships fired towards naval targets successfully.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Iran, Russia, China drill in Indian Ocean kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — A trilateral Combined Naval Drill, dubbed as "Maritime Security Belt 2022," kicked off on Friday in North Indian Ocean with the participation of military units from Iran, China and Russia.

Staff (2022-01-21). Premios àìscar registran el menor número de películas aspirantes a mejor filme del año en una década. cubadebate.cu Un total de 276 películas compiten para ser nominadas al àìscar al mejor filme del año, la categoría más importante de los premios de la Academia de Hollywood, lo que supone el menor registro de los últimos diez años debido a la pandemia. El listado oficial de nominados se conocerá el 8 de febrero.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Iran beats S Arabia at 2022 Asian Handball C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — Iran defeated hosts Saudi Arabia 24-20 in Group B of the 2022 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Thursday.

Staff (2022-01-21). Iran, Russia set to boost strategic nuclear cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) — AEOI spokesman says that Tehran and Moscow are in talks over the construction of new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant to promote bilateral strategic cooperation in the field of energy and technology.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). Raeisi hopes Moscow visit be turning point in boosting ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — It is hoped that visit to the Russian capital Moscow would be a turning point in strengthening and enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries of Iran and Russia, Iran's president Ebrahim Raeisi said.

Staff (2022-01-21). 17 dead as rural community flattened. rt.com A lorry carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle, triggering the blast | On Thursday, a motorcycle collided with a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine in the rural settlement of Apiate, in western Ghana, the government said on Friday. The collision set off a blast which flattened a rural town. | Police stated that the motorcycle had fallen under a truck which was on route to the Chirano gold mine, run by Toronto-based Kinross Gold Corporation (K.TO). Kinross said it was monitoring the rescue effort. | In footage shared online, piles of timber can be seen where buildings used to stand. There also app…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-21). 11 Iraqi military forces killed in ISIL attack in Diyala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported on Friday morning that elements of ISIL terrorist organization attacked an Iraqi army base in "Al-Azim (Al-Adhim)" area, eastern province of Diyala province in Iraq.

_____ (2022-01-21). Ready for Another Game of Russian Roulette? strategic-culture.org By H. Bruce FRANKLIN | As the U.S. moves nuclear forces closer and closer to the border of Russia, and as our corporate media bang their war drums louder and louder, does anyone remember the Cuban missile crisis? | In June of 1961, just three months after the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba was defeated, the United States began the deployment of fifteen Jupiter nuclear missiles to Turkey, which shared a border with the Soviet Union. Each missile, armed with a W49 1.4 megaton thermonuclear warhead, was equivalent to 175 Hiroshima bombs. With their fifteen-hundred-mile range, the missiles were capable of annihilating…

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