(2022-08-29). Journalists Who Challenge NATO Narratives Are Now 'Information Terrorists'. orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley | We will have to answer to the "law" as "war criminals": | A US state department sponsored round table on "countering disinformation" was recently held at the According to the press release: "NGOs, mass media and international experts" took part in the round table discussions. Delegates discu…
(2022-08-29). US Sends Warships Through the Taiwan Strait for First Time Since Pelosi Visit. news.antiwar.com Two US warships The US Navy's Seventh Fleet said the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville made the passage through the Strait. China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) slammed the provocation and said it tracked the US warships as they made the transit. | "The People'
(2022-08-29). Imran Khan's Arrest Will Derail Pakistan's Democracy. orinocotribune.com By Ejaz Akram — Aug 23, 2022 | When the nation's most popular leader in living memory is also the state's public enemy number one, what will become of Pakistan? | Prominent defense analyst and former Pakistani military officer Haider Mehdi has vociferously claimed that Army Chief General While much of the Pakistani masses and social media seem to think the same, the state…
(2022-08-29). Over 33 mln people, 72 districts of Pakistan affected by floods. ecns.cn Over 33 million people and 72 districts have been affected by the ongoing calamity of floods in Pakistan caused by this season's monsoon rains started in mid-June, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
(2022-08-29). Iran says U.S. presence in Syria 'illegal, condemned'. ecns.cn The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned on Friday the U.S. military presence in Syria as an "occupation" and the fresh U.S. airstrikes there as an "illegal aggression against defenders of Syria's independence and territorial integrity."
(2022-08-29). US Judge Upholds ConocoPhillips $8.5B Award, Venezuela Rejects 'Unlawful' Ruling. popularresistance.org A Washington D.C. federal judge has granted US oil corporation ConocoPhillips final approval to enforce a multi-billion arbitration award against Venezuela. | On August 19, US District Judge Carl Nichols issued a default judgment in favor of ConocoPhillips to collect on a US $8.5 billion arbitration award plus around $22 million for reimbursement of legal costs after the Venezuelan so-called "interim government" failed to appear in court for more than two years. The default claim was entered by the court in October 2021. | The Nicolás Maduro government had carried out the country's legal defense in its most impor…
(2022-08-29). Comicomment: When will U.S. bullying hegemony end. ecns.cn The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in eastern Syria. The United States is not only stealing oil from Syria, but further destroying the oil-rich region.
(2022-08-29). West's neoliberal 'age of abundance' is over, as war and sanctions boomerang home. popularresistance.org France's President Emmanuel Macron, a former banker, warned that "we are living the end of what could have seemed an era of abundance," calling it "a kind of major tipping point or a great upheaval." | Western wars and sanctions are boomeranging back at home. The neoliberal phase of capitalism is collapsing. | Neoliberalism has lost the key pillars it was built on: cheap energy and raw materials from Russia, cheap labor and consumer goods from China, an unsustainable bubble of household debt, low to zero interest rates, and Washington's ability to organize regime-change operations in any country where a governmen…
(2022-08-29). Amid Curbs, India-Russia Trade Via INSTC Booms. infobrics.org The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has been facilitating a higher volume of trade between India and Russia via Iran over the last three months amid the West's sanctions on Moscow…
(2022-08-29). The New York Times calls for indictment of Trump—and covers up the roots of the crisis of American democracy. wsws.org If one takes seriously what the editorial asserts, the American political system is on the verge of disintegration. What it does not say and cannot say, however, constitutes an indictment of the entire response of the Democratic Party to Trump's coup.
(2022-08-29). China to weave stronger safety net for disadvantaged people. ecns.cn China strives to step up support to ensure the livelihood of people in difficulty, offering social assistance with more coverage and funds.
(2022-08-29). 7 tips to live a happier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you wake up feeling sluggish most mornings? Have caffeinated beverages become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it's time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on, and develop an energy management plan. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you'll be energized to keep going once you recap the benefits of a happier, healthier and more productive lifestyle. What is energy management? Think of your energy…
(2022-08-29). Jaishankar Justifies India's Decision to Buy Russian Oil. infobrics.org Justifying India's decision to import Russian crude oil amidst the Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that his moral duty is to ensure the best deal for Indians, most of whom cannot afford high energy prices…
(2022-08-29). Baltic governments use war in Ukraine to accelerate removal of Soviet World War II monuments. wsws.org The reactionary campaign is designed to sow ethnic divisions and erase from historical memory the defeat of fascism and the massive victory it signified for both the Soviet and international working class.
(2022-08-29). Ukraine and the Politics of Permanent War. transcend.org 28 Aug 2022 – Permanent War Requires Permanent Censorship…
(2022-08-29). Howard Zinn at 100: the Enduring Legacy of the U.S. People's Historian. transcend.org 24 Aug 2022 marked six months since Russia launched its war on Ukraine, with millions displaced and tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers killed. That same day marked the centennial of the late historian Howard Zinn's birth. He was an author, professor, and anti-war activist.
(2022-08-29). First China-Russia Railway Bridge Could Start Official Operation Soon. infobrics.org One year after tracklaying work was completed on the first China-Russia railway bridge across the Heilongjiang River, a source familiar with the construction progress told the Global Times that the bridge is expected to begin official operation as early as this month…
(2022-08-29). New Patterns of Conflict and the Weakness of Peace Movements. transcend.org The beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war in Feb 2022 dramatized a dangerous global conflict between the USA and its Cold War adversaries, Russia and China. A regional conflict that might have been resolved by negotiation or dialogues between the parties became relatively intractable, with no immediate solutions in sight.
(2022-08-29). 8 Y.O. Child Prodigy Plays Chopin's Nocturne (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Elisey Mysin was born in 2010 in Russia. He performed Frédéric Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor in 2018 in his first performance on a TV show.
(2022-08-29). (Norsk-Norwegian) Putin og Zelenskij pà• ville veier! transcend.org 26.august 2022 – Jeg skvatt da jeg hà∏rte det: Pà• NRK Nyhetsmorgen, onsdag den 24/8, like fà∏r kl 9 ble vi servert nyheten om at Zelenskij nettopp har holdt en tale der han presiserte at Ukraina uansett vil fortsette krigen mot Russland helt til de har gjenvunnet Donbass og Krim!
(2022-08-29). The Monstrous Game of Nuclear Annihilation. transcend.org States parties and signatories to the TPNW issued a joint statement on 26 Aug 2022 reiterating their support for the NPT and its full implementation. We will not rest until the last state has joined the TPNW, the last warhead has been irreversibly dismantled and destroyed, and nuclear weapons have been totally eliminated from the Earth.
(2022-08-29). Condenan asesinato de dos periodistas en el norte de Colombia. telesurtv.net La organización no gubernamental (ONG) detalló que los dos periodistas regresaban de cubrir las fiestas patronales de Santa Rosa De Lima, en el Magdalena.
(2022-08-29). Vera Sharav: When a Holocaust Survivor Confirms the Parallels, We Need to Listen. transcend.org 22 Aug 2022 – This is the New Eugenics. It is embraced by the most powerful global billionaire technocrats who gather at Davos: Big Tech, Big Pharma, the financial oligarchs, academics, government leaders & the military industrial complex. These megalomaniacs have paved the road to another Holocaust. This time, the threat of genocide is Global in scale.
(2022-08-29). China allocates 10 bln yuan for drought relief, autumn grain production. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance on Friday earmarked 10 billion yuan (about 1.46 billion U.S. dollars) central reserve funds to support drought relief and the production of autumn grain.
(2022-08-29). Koggala free trade zone workers in Sri Lanka establish action committee. wsws.org Esquel and Aura garment workers denounce job-cutting union betrayals in the free trade zone and the necessity to form action committees independent of trade unions and the capitalist parties.
(2022-08-29). Deliberate Misrepresentation: Western Media Bias Makes Possible Israeli War of Aggression against Palestinians. transcend.org 26 Aug 2022 – While US and western mainstream and corporate media remain biased in favor of Israel, they often behave as if they are a third, neutral party. This is simply not the case. The deadly Israeli wars on Gaza are made possible, not only by western weapons and political support, but through an endless stream of media misinformation and misrepresentation.
(2022-08-29). The Children of the Gods of War (Part 1). transcend.org The Death, Abuse and Suffering of Children by the Evil Purveyors of Regional Conflicts…
(2022-08-29). Early childcare workers take action to address staff shortages, low pay. greenleft.org.au Early childcare workers are going on strike on September 7 as part of their campaign for better pay and urgent action on staff shortages, reports Jacob Andrewartha.
(2022-08-29). No Safe Haven: Nuclear Weapons Are Making Us Crazy. transcend.org There are no safe havens from a nuclear war. Nuclear weapons are illegal by international law approved by 122 countries (of 197) at the UN on 7 Jul 2017; ratified by 66 countries.
(2022-08-29). US warships sail through Taiwan Strait four weeks after Pelosi trip. wsws.org The US Navy confirmed two guided-missile cruisers sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, further escalating the military standoff of US imperialism with China.
(2022-08-29). Impressions of Donald Trump. dissidentvoice.org 
Neurosis to a greater or lesser degree is the norm in western industrialized societies. Drawing on this fact is the key to effective propaganda. It is well known that neurotics always return to the place they are running away from. It's a circle game of frustration in which being frustrated is actually the "solution," because …
(2022-08-29). Netherlands innovates with Floating Panels in Sea, Locally-owned Wind Farm Cooperative. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The Netherlands was long a laggard regarding the green energy revolution and combating the climate emergency, perhaps in part because it is a fossil gas-producing country. Even so, the Netherlands is now making strides toward an energy switch with some innovative approaches. It is still a little behind the European …
(2022-08-29). Central bankers back Fed's war on the working class. wsws.org It is significant that in his very short speech to the Jackson Hole conclave, Fed chair Jerome Powell made two references to former chair Paul Volcker whose high interest rate regime in the 1980s resulted in economic devastation for millions of workers.
(2022-08-29). National Institutes of Health renews Mayo Clinic's $48 million Clinical and Translational Science Award. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic announced today that its Center for Clinical and Translational Science has successfully renewed funding for its research grant from the National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences for five more years. The funding award, totaling $48.2 million, is one of Mayo's largest NIH grants, supporting research and education across the institution at that aims to accelerate innovation to improve patient care and health for all people. "We…
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Helping your child with back-to-school anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most kids are eager for the last day of school and the start of summer vacation. But this time of year, there are many students who might not look forward to returning to the classroom, in part because of separation anxiety. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/C_wvC0NAgy8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. By the time the first…
(2022-08-29). Science Saturday: Mayo innovation, research at forefront of World War II victory. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A photograph taken from the air of "G-Whiz," the Mayo Clinic Dauntless Dive Bomber plane used for testing the G-suit and other innovations. If you watched "Top Gun: Maverick" this summer, you saw a fictional portrayal of how fighter pilots can perform incredible aerial maneuvers at high G-forces, or the force of gravity. Here's the story about the role Mayo Clinic had in enabling pilots to reach those heights and possibly win a war. In…
(2022-08-29). Spiral downward and No exit! indybay.org The austerity dictates imposed on the Eurozone are only exacerbating the crisis they are supposed to be fighting. In all economies under the thumb of the "troika" of the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank & the European Commission, the austerity measures are leading to a collapse in domestic demand.
(2022-08-29). Nuremberg: Holocaust Survivor Vera Sharav's Alert about Nazi Tactics in 2022. transcend.org "Humanity Is Currently Under Siege by the Global Heirs of the Nazis" – Vera Sharav, Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate, speaks first at the 75th Anniversary Event of the Nuremberg Code in Nuremberg, Germany, on 20 Aug 2022.
(2022-08-29). Haitians have No Reason to Trust Canadian "Assistance" dissidentvoice.org If the Canadian government was really trying to "help" Haiti solve its political and insecurity crisis it would criticize police who kill protesters. In recent days Ottawa has aggressively taken up the Haitian cause. On Wednesday Canada's ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae met the president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, to talk …
(2022-08-29). Red Theory: Capitalist accumulation and overproduction. fightbacknews.org It is a fact of historical materialism that the development of the productive forces reduces the amount of labor required by production. As technology and techniques improve, the amount of work required to meet human needs is reduced. This should be a fact that liberates humanity from toil, freeing us to pursue our interests, hobbies, goals of self-development, and so on. | But that's not what has happened, and there is a material reason why that hasn't happened. In fact, under capitalism, it cannot happen. The capitalist relations of production – the relations of class, division of labor and ownership – stand i…
(2022-08-29). 'We deserve help': NYC comptroller denies every single claim seeking assistance for Hurricane Ida flooding. liberationnews.org 
Almost a year after Hurricane Ida hit New York City, flooding subways, streets, and stadiums, and killing 13 people, the City Comptroller has denied all citizens' financial claims for personal property damage brought by the storm…
(2022-08-29). Colombian Ambassador Arrives in Caracas. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, August 28, designated Colombian ambassador to Venezuela, Armando Benedetti, arrived in Caracas to formally present credentials to the Venezuelan government, as part of the actions to resume relations between the two countries. | As reported by the "We are brothers and an imaginary line cannot separate us, much less a public policy of th…
(2022-08-29). Cardiac arrest survival rates are improving. healtheuropa.com 
A study by the University of Gothenburg has found that survival rates after a cardiac arrest have doubled over the last 30 years. Around 10,000 people in Sweden suffer a sudden cardiac arrest every year. Speed is crucial when treating someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest, and the actions of bystanders who are able …
(2022-08-29). The Instinctive Distrust of Big Media. transcend.org 19 Aug 2022 – US citizens' trust in the media has reached all time lows, with just 11 percent expressing confidence in television news and 16 percent expressing confidence in newspapers. These are the startling findings of Gallup's latest survey of US attitudes about the media.
(2022-08-29). Premier hails nation's booming NEV industry. ecns.cn China's new energy vehicle industry has been developing rapidly in recent years and will continue to deepen international cooperation with an open attitude to inject fresh impetus into the sustainable development of the global economy and society, Premier Li Keqiang said on Saturday.
(2022-08-29). Free and Enslaved Negroes in Spanish, Mexican and US California. indybay.org With entire towns and authentic history unable to find utility in 2022 California State Parks venues, 2022 International Day for People of African Descent begins a new approach. Slave resistance in Mexico is more than just another chapter in the Negroes' long struggle for freedom and justice. In the context of Mexican social history it illustrates the interplay of diverse races and cultures which make that history one of the most complex and fascinating in the New World.
(2022-08-29). The White House Meets the Creature from the Black Lagoon: How Trump turned the American Dream into the American Scream. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com) Honestly, if you had described this America to me more than half a century ago, I would have laughed in your face. Donald Trump becoming president? You must be kidding! If you want a bizarre image, just imagine him in the company of Abraham Lincoln. I mean, really, what's happened to us? …
(2022-08-29). Israel's Assault on Palestinian NGOs Is Shutting off Access to International Community. transcend.org 23 Aug 2022 – Experts say that Israel's recent assault with overnight raids on Palestinian NGOs and closure of six Palestinian civil society groups will further block ties to international institutions from which they receive most of their funding. To what extent these groups will be able to continue operating with the outside world?>
(2022-08-29). Roshy Didehban named chief administrative officer at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org She takes the role during a time of historic growth for Mayo Clinic in the state PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Roshanak (Roshy) Didehban has been named chief administrative officer (CAO) for Mayo Clinic in Arizona. She succeeds Paula Menkosky, who was CAO for 10 years until she was named Mayo Clinic's chief human resources officer in June. Didehban will assume her new role on Tuesday, Sept. 6. As Arizona's CAO she will partner with Richard Gray, M.D.,…
(2022-08-29). We already have electric vehicles. greenleft.org.au Improving and expanding the existing electric vehicle network, which provides millions of journeys every day in major capital cities, must not be overlooked in the discussion about solutions to the climate emergency, argues Andrew Chuter.
(2022-08-29). The necessary breach and Rackets and Rockets. indybay.org The climate movement should not be afraid of being accused of radicalism. Given the civilization-threatening dimensions of the climate crisis, it is a matter of sheer collective will to survive to solve this monstrous problem. It is obvious that global capitalism, in its boundless compulsion to grow, is incapable of reducing resource consumption and emissions.
(2022-08-29). Declaration affirms one-China principle. ecns.cn The one-China principle cannot be challenged and China must and will surely be reunified, according to the Chengdu Declaration adopted on Saturday evening during the Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting the Peaceful Reunification of China held in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
(2022-08-29). The Nuclear Agreement (JCPOA, 2015) Should Be Renewed. transcend.org 25 Aug 2022 – Undoing the human and diplomatic harm of Trump's international legacy is a complex matter that not only exhibits the persisting influence of unrepentant Trumpists but the passivity of the Democratic Party leadership, particularly when it dares to disagree with Israel on a matter of foreign policy concern.
(2022-08-29). Xinjiang's foreign investment covers over 60 countries and regions: official. ecns.cn Xinjiang has invested in more than 60 foreign countries and regions, and four overseas economic and trade cooperation zones have been established, said Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the Xinjiang regional government, at a press conference Saturday.
(2022-08-29). Bruce Lee's daughter sues Chinese fast food chain Real Kungfu for $30 million. ecns.cn Bruce Lee Enterprises, whose legal representative is Shannon Lee, is seeking 210 million yuan ($30 million) in damages from the Real Kungfu chain.
(2022-08-29). China considers carbon emission management system for battery. ecns.cn China will explore a carbon emission management system for battery products, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced in a draft guideline on energy and electronic industry development released on Thursday.
(2022-08-29). CA Tribes and Delta E.J. groups ask State Water Board to reconsider Delta Plan. indybay.org "The State Water Board has made a public commitment to addressing the State sponsored racial inequity baked into the water rights system," said Rica Garcia, an attorney with the Environmental Law Clinic at Stanford Law School. "It now needs to act in alignment with that commitment by addressing the issues raised in the Petition."
(2022-08-29). Official calls for advancing cyber civilization progress. ecns.cn A senior official has called for strengthening cyber governance to ensure that cyberspace better reflects the trends of advanced culture and the spirit of the times.
(2022-08-29). Is Lula under Threat? Political Intrigue Grows as Right Suddenly Merges with Left in Brazil's Upcoming Presidential Election. transcend.org 25 Aug 2022 – Latin America's pink tide resumes its stride when Luíz Inácio "Lula" da Silva is re-elected for a third term as president. It's a sentiment rooted in the size and geopolitical importance of the country. Lula's two-term presidency (2003-2011) was no fluke, much less a disappointment.
(2022-08-29). US-Japan joint military drill kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — A joint US-Japan military exercise with firing training kicked off on Sunday in the Kumamoto prefecture on the Kyushu island, Japanese media reported.
(2022-08-29). Consumption, infrastructure get green tinge. ecns.cn Given a choice between buying a laptop complete with attractive packaging and purchasing one that comes in simple packaging made of recycled materials, most consumers might wonder a bit. But not those at the China International Consumer Products Expo held in July in Haikou, Hainan province, where US tech company Dell Technologies displayed a laptop encased in 100 percent environmentally friendly packaging materials.
(2022-08-29). Ford-Spain signals plant closure, more attacks on auto workers in Valencia. wsws.org Last week, Ford Spain announced it was refusing millions of euros in corporate bailout from the Spanish government, citing a "revised outlook for Europe".
(2022-08-29). (W.E.Talk) What Does the "Confluence of Islam and Confucianism" Reveal about the Exchange and Mutual Appreciation between Eastern and Western Civilizations. ecns.cn
(2022-08-29). Beyoncé's Renaissance: Banal, lifeless musical output as "major cultural event" wsws.org The singer asserts that creating her seventh studio album "allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world." She writes that the music "allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving."
(2022-08-29). Legal Agreement Requires U.S. to Re-Examine Harms to Whales From Pacific Offshore Oil Drilling. indybay.org LOS ANGELES, August 24, 2022 — The Center for Biological Diversity, Department of the Interior and National Marine Fisheries Service reached an agreement today that requires the agencies to re-examine the risks and harms to whales and other endangered species from continued oil and gas drilling in federal waters off California.
(2022-08-29). Exchange with a railroad worker and Will Lehman, socialist candidate for UAW president: How to build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Lehman is running on a platform of abolishing the UAW apparatus and to build workers' power through rank-and-file committees.
(2022-08-29). Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein due in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is to arrive in Tehran today to hold talks with Iranian high-ranking officials.
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Successful treatment of cardiac amyloidosis depends on early diagnosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiac amyloidosis is a type of amyloidosis, which occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When amyloid collects in the heart muscle, it causes irreversible thickening of the heart wall and disrupts heart function. It reduces your heart's ability to fill with blood between heartbeats, resulting in less blood being pumped with…
(2022-08-29). Chongqing residents unite to vanguish wildfires. ecns.cn Chongqing, a city of more than 32 million people, faced an unprecedented test this summer, with a heat wave and drought causing a series of large wildfires since Aug 17.
(2022-08-29). China launches emergency response for floods in Sichuan, Chongqing. ecns.cn 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities on Sunday launched a Level-IV emergency response for floods in Sichuan and Chongqing, the Ministry of Emergency Management said.Rainy days are forecast to persist in west China over the next ten days, with the cumulative rainfall significantly higher than normal years, according to the country's meteorological authority.
(2022-08-29). Philippine Activist Walden Bello Arrested for Cyber-libel. transcend.org 9 Aug 2022 – Philippine police yesterday arrested Walden Bello, a 76-year-old social activist, academic, and former congressman on charges of cyber-libel. Charges Spotlight Criminal Defamation Laws…
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Protect your skin from the summer sun. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether swimming in the pool, a trip to the lake or a day at the beach, summertime often means sun exposure. And protection from the sun is the focus of Summer Sun Safety Month every August. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells. While it most often develops on skin exposed to the sun, but it also can occur on areas of skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common…
(2022-08-29). Pfizer's anti-COVID pill Paxlovid shows no benefit for younger adults. wsws.org A recent Israeli study demonstrated that Pfizer's anti-COVID pill had no benefit for those younger than 65. However, it did show benefits among seniors at high risk for severe disease.
(2022-08-29). Challenging Colonialism s01 Bonus: Take Action to Protect Juristac. indybay.org Amah Mutsun Tribal Band member Carolyn Rodriguez and Green Foothills Policy and Advocacy Director Alice Kaufman speak about the urgent need to protect Juristac–and how you can contribute.
(2022-08-29). NASA moon rocket on track for launch despite lightning strikes. ecns.cn The rocket remained on track to blast off on a crucial test flight despite a series of lightning strikes at the launch pad.
(2022-08-29). Iran to respond once expert review of US response concludes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that Iran will respond to the Americans as soon as the expert review of the response received from the US to Tehran's amendments to the EU text on the JCPOA concludes.
(2022-08-29). American University staff union calls off five day strike against poverty-level pay and management abuses. wsws.org The AU workers' strike brought them into a conflict against not just the campus, but against powerful sections of the Democratic Party and corporate apparatus.
(2022-08-29). Thursday 8/25: KPFA & other public radio stations deserve radio frequency spectrum revenue. indybay.org ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/81510133753?pwd=RzNNNUMwMml1SnlsSXcxQlFaWm00dz09…
(2022-08-29). What Mayo Clinic experts want you to know about over-the-counter hearing aids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the way for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, making it possible for consumers to instruments without medical exams or fittings as soon as this fall. It will likely mean cost savings, but what should those with hearing issues know before buying?Dr. Cindy Hogan, chair of the Division of Audiology and director of the Mayo Clinic Hearing Aid Program, says this move should help improve…
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be treated. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains why people can have difficulty swallowing and how to address the issue. The medical term for trouble swallowing is dysphagia. Rare experiences with it are…
(2022-08-29). Kaiser mental health workers in Northern California share their experiences as strike enters third week. wsws.org As the strike at Kaiser reaches its third week, workers explain that they are on strike for better staffing and shorter wait times for patients.
(2022-08-29). We Can Do So Much More on Student Loan Forgiveness. indybay.org Education should be free…
(2022-08-29). Fish kills in the Oder River: Interaction of climate change and systematic pollution. wsws.org In the past weeks, the public has been shocked by images showing masses of dead fish floating in the Oder River, on the German-Polish border. Recent reports speak of 1 to 200 tons of fish killed.
(2022-08-29). Berkeley's LGBTQ Pacific Center has to relocate after building was sold. indybay.org Berkeley's LGBTQ Pacific Center Has To Relocate:…
(2022-08-29). Xi encourages foreign experts to contribute more to promoting exchanges between China, other countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged foreign experts with the Foreign Languages Press to contribute more to promoting exchanges and communication between China and other countries in the world and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2022-08-29). UFCW's message to Columbus Kroger workers following rejection of second sellout deal: "Continue to work" wsws.org Columbus workers handily defeated the sellout contract by an over 70 percent margin, which was reached after just one day of negotiations and included barely any changes to the first contract, which workers rejected in July.
(2022-08-29). (Norsk-Norwegian) Israels forbrytelser mot Palestina. transcend.org Samfunnsdrap er villet lemlestelse — drap av et samfunn ved à• eliminere forutsetningene for et levende, levende, dynamisk samfunn.
(2022-08-29). Scientists discover a novel method to extend the shelf life of vaccines. healtheuropa.com New research illuminates the necessity of extending the shelf life of vaccines and finds a new approach to mitigate common vaccine problems. It is reported that almost half of all vaccines go to waste. This is mainly due to logistic obstacles in transporting vaccines to diverse regions of the world. Additionally, the temperature of vaccines …
(2022-08-29). 4 dead incl. suspect after man set fire to complex in Houston. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Four people are dead after police said a man set multiple fires at a residential complex early Sunday morning and then opened fire on the victims as they evacuated their units.
(2022-08-29). Sunday 8/28: LEPAIO: Labor Education Project on the AFL-CIO International Operations. indybay.org ZOOM LINK | GOOD FOR SUNDAY, August 28, 2022 | Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09 | Meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | One tap mobile | +16694449171,,81133350622#,,,,*5892135124# US | +16699006833,,81133350622#,,,,*5892135124# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 444 9171 US | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) | +1 719 359 4580 US | +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) | +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) | +1 646 931 3860 US | +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) | +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) | +1 309 205 3325 US | +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)…
(2022-08-29). Consumer Health: Choosing and caring for contact lenses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Contact Lens Health Week will be observed Aug. 22—26, which makes this a good time to learn more about contact lenses and whether they might be right for you. More than 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contact lenses are an option for many people, including those tired of wearing glasses and not interested in laser refractive surgery, such as LASIK. Several types of…
(2022-08-29). "Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia" A Review. juancole.com 
Bonn (Special to Informed Comment) — Review of Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia (London: Pluto Press, 2022). "This book might make you uncomfortable, but if you stick with me perhaps you will come to see that a reductive understanding of Islamophobia as just an experience of hate or prejudice at the hands of …
(2022-08-29). Catholic Church: "Take the Money and Run" indybay.org An access to information request exposes Canada's secret deal that allows the Catholic Church to renege on its promise of $25 million for residential school survivors. When the deal to renege was exposed this week, the Catholic Church announced that it is quickly moving all of its financial assets to the Vatican Bank. The Catholic Church confessed to genocide in July. Demands continue for Nuremburg-style trials in the international court.
(2022-08-29). Youth Square in Fuzhou becomes popular spot for visitors. ecns.cn Dubbed "the Bund of Fuzhou," the Youth Square has become a popular spot for visitors.
(2022-08-29). Xi replies to letter from families of 'Lisbon Maru' survivors. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently replied to a letter from the families of the survivors of the "Lisbon Maru."
(2022-08-29). Over 8,100 officials punished for violating China's frugality rules. ecns.cn A total of 8,185 Chinese officials were punished in July for violating the country's eight-point code on improving Party and government conduct, China's top anti-graft body said in a statement on Sunday.
(2022-08-29). Beam erection channel of Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway completed. ecns.cn With the completion of the No. 2 Tunnel of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, the beam erection channel of the whole railway was set up, laying a solid foundation for its opening-to-traffic in June 2023.
(2022-08-29). China's reusable suborbital carrier makes second successful flight. ecns.cn A reusable suborbital carrier developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology was successfully tested during a flight demonstration on Friday.
(2022-08-29). China Space Station: Experimental cabinets work well. ecns.cn The Wentian space application system of China's Space Station has been working well since the lab was launched and started operation on July 24, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said on Monday.
(2022-08-29). China's achievements in cyberspace governance over past 10 years. ecns.cn As cyberspace governance is necessary to promote the modernization of the national governance system and capacity, China has improved its cyberspace governance capacity.
(2022-08-29). New Thinking on Military Defense Needs. transcend.org 28 Aug 2022 – The US Pentagon FY 2021 budget calls for $705.4 b. up from $704.6 in FY2020, amounting to more than half of all discretionary funding and exceeding the military spending of the next 10 counties combined: supporting 800 military bases in 70 countries…. A better and more peaceful world is possible. We must envision it, promote it, and let our leaders know that we require it.
(2022-08-29). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 29.
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: The 3 best ways to keep kids healthy when heading back to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Making sure kids are prepared to head back to school means more than just getting them the school supplies they need. Caregivers also will want to make sure their students are on track to have a healthy school year and help them avoid many viral illnesses that tend to circulate when young people gather in classrooms and day care facilities.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's…
(2022-08-29). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, August 29.
(2022-08-29). Five construction workers injured in explosion in Auckland, New Zealand. wsws.org While the precise cause of the disaster is not known, New Zealand's construction industry is increasingly dangerous, with 12 workplace deaths recorded last year.
(2022-08-29). Saturday 9/10: Amah Mutsun Rally for Juristac. indybay.org McEntee Plaza (In front of the Santa Clara County Government Building) | 70 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110 | This is downtown, please give yourself an extra 30 minutes to park.
(2022-08-29). Albino Sisters Born 12 Years Apart Become Modeling Sensations. transcend.org These two beautiful girls show what it means to embrace your unique qualities and let them shine.
(2022-08-29). 'Our Members Be Unlimited' launched in Sydney. greenleft.org.au Unionists gathered to launch Sam Wallman's graphic novel, which uses "art as a tool of class struggle", reports Andrew Chuter.
(2022-08-29). For Those Who Still Trust the FDA. transcend.org Radioactive Cesium — 137 Limits in Food by Country…
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(2022-08-29). Cradle of Civilization: Daming Palace Ruins. ecns.cn The site of Daming Palace is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Daming Palace was the imperial palace complex of the Tang Dynasty(618-907) and its construction started in 634. It served as the imperial residence for 17 emperors over a period of more than 200 years. It is the world's largest complex of brick and wood palaces, with an area equivalent to four Forbidden Cities and three Versailles Palaces.
(2022-08-29). @Cloudflare #DropKiwiFarms the transphobic hate site. indybay.org Cloudflare protects transphobic hate site Kiwi Farms. Please demand that they do better, and stop protecting KF by providing them Internet services. Kiwi Farms users have doxxed, swatted, and killed a number of vulnerable individuals in the queer and trans communities, this is unacceptable and Cloudflare must be held accountable for their willingness to support the abuses of Kiwi Farms!
(2022-08-29). Tunnel 2 of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway ready for track-laying. ecns.cn As the last tunnel-lining of the Tunnel 2 was finished, it is ready for track-laying work.
(2022-08-29). JCPOA talks aim at removing sanctions, accusations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said the goal of the JCPOA negotiations is to remove sanctions and false accusations raised against the country.
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: How young athletes can reduce their risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than half of children in the U.S. ages 6 to 17 participate in sports. With participation also comes the painful reality of injuries that happen during gameplay. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how to reduce children's risk of sports injuries. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=idMbUDc6ozQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-29). One-third of American women have lost abortion rights since Roe v. Wade overturned. wsws.org When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in September, nearly 21 million women lost unrestricted access to abortion. This week, laws going into effect in several states will make abortion even harder to access. Should courts drop their injunctions against anti-abortion laws in other states, 36 percent of American women will lose the right to abortion.
(2022-08-29). South Africa SAFTA/COSATU General Strike For Workers & Communities. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the South African general strike called by SAFTU and COSATU on August 24,. 2022. Memetlwe Sebei, president of the General Industrial Union of South Africa. GIWUSA which is with SAFTU and Ayesha Rajah who is the chairperson of the Sotasonke Civic Organization are interviewed about the conditions that led to the strike, the organizing for the strike and the future.
(2022-08-29). Long COVID: Dramatic consequences seen among top German athletes. wsws.org The extent of the long-term consequences of a COVID-19 infection, even for top athletes, is illustrated by the example of canoeist Steffi Kriegerstein, who contracted the disease in December 2020 and has had to end her career.
(2022-08-29). President Raeisi's presser kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — The press conference of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raiesi started moments ago.
(2022-08-29). European Central Bank Says Cash 'Not Fit' for Digital Economy, Dismisses CBDC Privacy Concerns. transcend.org 25 Aug 2022 – In the digital economy, cash is no longer a useful tool, and a Central Bank Digital Currency is the "only solution" to continue the existing monetary system, according to a new paper, "The Economics of Central Bank Digital Currency."
(2022-08-29). Iran ready to expand economic ties with Bolivia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister voiced the readiness of Iran's private sector to develop economic relations with Bolivia, implement infrastructure projects in this country, and increase bilateral trade.
(2022-08-29). Geneva envoys from Asian, African developing countries visit Xinjiang. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, a delegation of diplomatic envoys of developing countries from Asia and Africa to the UN Office in Geneva visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Aug. 24 to 27.
(2022-08-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 14. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger son will begin kindergarten this year. Although he went to day care part time, he has begun to express concern about being away from me all day and is showing increased anxiety as we talk about school. How can I help him be less anxious? ANSWER: Getting ready for a new school…
(2022-08-29). Beijing sub-center to build metaverse-themed amusement park. ecns.cn Tongzhou, Beijing's new administrative center, plans to build a metaverse demonstration zone along with over 30 "metaverse+" typical application scenario projects in next three years, according to local authorities.
(2022-08-29). Rescue volunteers win applause in Chongqing's battle against wildfires. ecns.cn
(2022-08-29). Expect a different flu season: Why you'll want to be vaccinated for flu. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 may be the most prominent virus of concern in the U.S. now, but public health officials also are preparing for seasonal influenza. And indications are it could be a different season than what the U.S. experienced the past two years. The Australian flu season, which typically runs May through September, has already exceeded its five-year average, particularly affecting children under age 5, according to a recent report. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. experienced a steep…
(2022-08-29). This week in history: August 29-September 4. 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.
(2022-08-29). Hospital pharmacist discusses the disastrous impact of COVID on Australian hospitals. wsws.org "The rank-and-file committees you guys are organising are absolutely amazing because we are the people who hold the power, and without us, you cannot run a public hospital system."
(2022-08-29). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman concludes historic tour of US auto plants with online meeting. wsws.org More than 1 workers and supports of Lehman's campaign attended an online meeting Saturday to discuss the development of a rank-and-file movement against the UAW apparatus.
(2022-08-29). Ricky Balsimo Remembered a Year After Being Found Dismembered at the Bottom of Lake Superior. unicornriot.ninja
(2022-08-29). Kingswood Capital Management LP annihilates 89 pharmacies or more. indybay.org In opposition to corporate raider Alexander Wolf, Kingswood Capital Management LP, and Save Mart, UFCW 8 encourages its members to avoid Walgreens, and transfer their family's prescriptions to an Albertsons, Bel Air, Rite Aid, Safeway or Vons pharmacy as soon as possible.
(2022-08-29). (W.E.Talk) Why the Emancipation of Millions of Serfs in Tibet A Glorious Monument to Human Rights Protection in the World. ecns.cn
(2022-08-29). Monkeypox reported at General Motors' Wentzville plant, suspected at Flint Assembly. wsws.org The UAW has remained silent on the spread of monkeypox in the plants, in line with its efforts to cover up the disastrous toll COVID-19 has had on workers.
(2022-08-29). Afirman que México cuenta con el mejor aeropuerto de América Latina. telesurtv.net "Durante los gobiernos neoliberales nunca hicieron una obra como esta. El AIFA se construyó en dos años y medio", señaló el mandatario mexicano.
(2022-08-29). Al menos 1.033 fallecidos deja inundaciones en Pakistán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, debido a las torrenciales lluvias se perdieron 719.558 cabezas de ganado.
(2022-08-29). China en alerta ante paso de dos buques de EE.UU. por Taiwán. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Cancillería china, Washington debe respetar el principio de una sola China y la obligación de mantener solo vínculos no oficiales con la isla.
(2022-08-29). Marcharán este sábado en diferentes puntos de Argentina y el mundo en respaldo a Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net Las muestras de solidaridad con la vicepresidenta argentina incluyen una vigilia frente a su vivienda en el barrio de Recoleta y movilizaciones en todo el país y el exterior.
(2022-08-29). Venezuela y Colombia restablecen relaciones diplomáticas con el arribo de sus embajadores a Caracas y Bogotá. telesurtv.net Ambois países coinciden en impulsar relaciones bilaterales en cuestiones medulares como comercio, migrtación y seguridad fronteriza tras tres años de ruptura diplomática.
(2022-08-29). Denuncian amenazas de desalojo a campesinos de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Alertan que oligarcas de Alta Verapaz entrenan a grupos para atacar a más de cien familias, incendiar sus casas y desplazarlas.
(2022-08-29). "Enlaces" de Red Latina sin fronteras 28.08.2022. indybay.org "Enlaces" de Red Latina sin fronteras 28.08.2022 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2022-08-29). La crisis de precios desata el verano del descontento en Reino Unido: Pobreza energética y clubs de comida para la clase media. cubadebate.cu Cuando el kilo de mantequilla llega a las 10 libras (12 euros) y llenar el tanque gasolina te sale por 100 libras (120 euros), cuando te dicen que la luz y la calefacción te van a costar hasta 3.244 libras al año (3.800 euros), y cada vez más gente se ve en el dilema entre comer o pagar las facturas, es el momento de exigir respuestas a los políticos.
(2022-08-29). Alcalde de Londres alerta desastre por precios energéticos. telesurtv.net Sadiq Khan insta al Gobierno a tomar medidas urgentes para evitar la crisis del costo de la vida.
(2022-08-29). Frente de Todos insta a defender la democracia en Argentina. telesurtv.net "Expresamos nuestro enérgico repudio al accionar policial que cercó el barrio y reprimió salvajemente", indicó la coalición política.
(2022-08-29). Cristina Fernández agradece solidaridad en Argentina. telesurtv.net "Hay gente que quiere exterminar al peronismo y no tolera que la gente se exprese. La violencia de hoy fue provocada por el odio al amor peronista", dijo la vicepresidenta.
(2022-08-29). El error de un hijo, el dolor de una familia y las crueles lecciones de la epidemia de fentanilo. cubadebate.cu Pearlman murió de una sobredosis de fentanilo y heroína en septiembre pasado después de lo que su madre llama su reacio regreso a los opiáceos ilícitos. Llegó después de un largo período de recuperación y, según su madre, solo por desesperación cuando ya no podía acceder a los medicamentos que habían evitado una abstinencia dolorosa. El fentanilo es más barato, más fácil de producir y mucho más potente que la heroína, y en los últimos años se ha apoderado de las calles.
(2022-08-29). Francia dispuesta a enviar ayuda a Pakistán tras graves inundaciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno pakistaní declaró estado de emergencia nacional por las lluvias que han ocasionado 1.033 víctimas mortales y más de 40.000 evacuados.
(2022-08-29). EE.UU. y Cuba abordan posible rehabilitación de base de combustibles de Matanzas. telesurtv.net La parte cubana planteó la posibilidad de acceder a las técnicas y procederes más novedosos acumulados tanto por la EPA, como por las empresas vinculadas al sector petrolero involucradas en este tema.
(2022-08-29). Mujeres de Chile instan a aprobar nueva Constitución. telesurtv.net Organizaciones feministas coinciden que la nueva Carta Magna dignifica los derechos de las mujeres.
(2022-08-29). Perú realiza cambios en los mandos de la Policía Nacional. telesurtv.net La medida se produce después de exigir que se sancione al coronel Harvey Colchado por haber dirigido el allanamiento del Palacio de Gobierno.
(2022-08-29). Hallan explosivo en Colombia previo a reunión de Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net El mandatario reiteró en Ituango el llamado a los grupos armados a pactar un cese al fuego multilateral y acogerse a su propuesta de paz total.
(2022-08-29). Mandatarios de varios países despiden restos de expresidente angolano. telesurtv.net Al menos delegaciones de 21 países asistieron a la ceremonia fúnebre de josé Eduardo dos Santos, quien fuera mandatario de Angola entre 1979 y 2017.
(2022-08-29). Finaliza primer debate de candidatos presidenciales en Brasil. telesurtv.net Los candidatos que participaron fueron: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Jair Bolsonaro; Simone Tebet; Soraya Thronike; Felipe D'avila; y Ciro Gomes.
(2022-08-29). Más de 29.000 venezolanos se acogen a Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net "Celebramos el éxito de este programa que brinda el abrazo protector del Gobierno Bolivariano a nuestros connacionales en el mundo", expresó el canciller.
(2022-08-29). Denuncian masacre en Colombia, la número 70 durante el 2022. telesurtv.net La masacre fue en el barrio Pueblo Nuevo de Cúcuta (capital del departamento) y dejó como resultado cuatro personas asesinadas.
(2022-08-29). Reprimen a manifestantes que respaldan a la vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net Agentes policiales de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires emplearon gases lacrimógenos, camiones hidrantes, bastones.y dispararon balas de goma contra las personas.
(2022-08-29). Presidente de Venezuela felicita a los nuevos jefes de calle. telesurtv.net "Más de 45.000 comunidades en la asamblea han elegido a sus jefes y jefas de comunidad, les expreso todo mi apoyo y todos somos vencedores", indicó el presidente Maduro.
(2022-08-29). Rescatan a 82 migrantes hacinados en dos camiones en Chiapas, México. telesurtv.net Entre los 82 migrantes se hallaban 18 mujeres y cuatro menores de edad, quienes viajaban en dos camiones en condiciones de hacinamiento.
(2022-08-29). Julio Cesar La Cruz derrotó al argentino Juan Juárez en boxeo profesional. cubadebate.cu El bicampeón olímpico cubano Julio César La Cruz derrotó hoy por nocaut técnico al argentino Juan Juárez en el club El Porvenir de Quilmes, en la provincia de Buenos Aires. La Cruz conquistó su segunda corona olímpica al ganar en los 91 kilogramos de la justa de Tokio 2020 y el quinto cetro mundial al triunfar en los 92 kilos del certamen de Belgrado.
(2022-08-29). Ecuador entregará a Perú presidencia de la Comunidad Andina. telesurtv.net Perú recibirá la presidencia pro témpore del mecanismo de integración que compone junto a Ecuador, colombia y Bolivia.
(2022-08-29). Vienen despidos en las mal llamadas Radio y TV Martí. cubadebate.cu Las emisoras oficiales de radio y tv del Gobierno de Estados Unidos dirigidas contra Cuba sufrirán el impacto de los recortes financieros cuando tengan que depedir a varios de sus empleados en los próximos meses. Los empleados dijeron que muchos de los trabajadores afectados están vinculados a TV Martí, incluidos presentadores, productores, editores y camarógrafos. »…
(2022-08-29). Combates entre milicias rivales de Libia dejan cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net Grupos armados afines a los dos Gobiernos que hay en el país se enfrentan desde este viernes en vecindarios de la capital, Trípoli.
(2022-08-29). Petro viajará a Perú en su primer viaje como presidente de Colombia. telesurtv.net Está previsto que el presidente colombiano viaje a Lima este lunes para asistir al XXII Consejo Presidencial Andino.
(2022-08-29). Denuncian masacre en Barranquilla, la número 71 en Colombia durante el 2022. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a Indepaz, en Colombia se han perpetrado 71 masacres y se han asesinado 121 líderes sociales durante el año.
(2022-08-29). Saturday 9/24: Article deadline for Slingshot issue #136. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…
(2022-08-29). Argentinos se movilizan en apoyo a Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net Marcharon hacia Recoleta, donde reside la vicepresidenta argentina. Desde allí le trasmiten su amor y denuncian la persecución judicial, política y mediática en su contra.
(2022-08-29). Sunday 9/18: Family Garden Workshop: Bees, Please. indybay.org Hauser & Wirth | 901 East 3rd Street | Los Angeles, CA 90013 | (213) 943-1620…
(2022-08-28). China puts military on alert after US warships enter Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Beijing has reportedly slammed the US Navy's "freedom of navigation" missions in the Taiwan Strait as provocations.
(2022-08-28). Death toll from deadly clashes in Libya rises to 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Clashes between militias backed by Libya's rival governments have killed at least 23 people and wounded dozens more, according to the country's health ministry.
(2022-08-28). Russia grows closer to Iran to counter Western sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Russia and Iran are strengthening relations in light of Western sanctions against the two states, which worries Washington, US media reported.
(2022-08-28). Iran expresses concern over recent clashes in Libya. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'aani expressed deep concern about the recent clashes in the Libyan capital.
(2022-08-28). Chinese court upholds death sentence of U.S. citizen convicted of murder. ecns.cn A Chinese court on Thursday rejected the appeal of Shadeed Abdulmateen, an American national, who was sentenced to death in April this year for intentional homicide.
(2022-08-28). Review of US response to Iran demands to last by end of week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — A source close to Iran's SNSC says that the review of US responses to the EU proposed draft on JCPOA talks will continue at least until the end of the current week.
(2022-08-28). Want to End the Teacher Shortage? Start Valuing Education. commondreams.org Too many lawmakers are happy to dole out subsidies for the rich and corporations while resisting pay increases for educators.
(2022-08-28). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 27, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 30th Mechanized Brigade near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 63rd Mechanized Brigade near Kvitnevoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 14th AFU Mechanized Brigade near Dergachi with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 44th Artillery Brigade near Preobrazhenka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Chervonoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia str…
(2022-08-28). Pentagon Says US Is Accelerating HIMARS Production to Arm Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A Pentagon official William LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, made the comments after visiting Lockheed Martin facilities in Camden, Arkansas, that produces HIMARS and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS). | "As we continue providing security assistance to Ukraine, w…
(2022-08-28). Every Meddling Tactic the U.S. Empire Has Used in Ukraine Has a Historical Precedent. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea The perception of the events in Ukraine that U.S. imperialism seeks to propagate is one of "see no evil, hear no evil" when it comes to the role Washington has played. The demonization of Russia is so extreme that Kiev supporters often can't even admit the conflict is a proxy war, for fear…
(2022-08-28). Ukraine Attempted To Disrupt Visit Of IAEA To Zaporozhye NPP, Firing At Civilians In Energodar. southfront.org 
On the evening of August 28, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled civilians in the city of Energodar located in the part of the Zaporozhye region which is under control of the Russian military. Seven civilians were wounded and hospitalized after the artillery shelling. | According to the local reports, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the city with US-made M777 155 mm howitzers. At least four artillery strikes were recorded. Seven civilians were hospitalized, two of whom are in serious cond…
(2022-08-28). Will Six Months of War in Ukraine Turn Into Six Years? commondreams.org Biden is signaling that his administration intends to measure this war in years, not months.
(2022-08-28). Military Situation In Syria On August 27, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 26, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 in Aleppo province, 1 in Latakia province, 1 in Idib province; | On August 26, the US base at Al-Omar oil field was targeted by a drone attack by the resistance groups; | On August 25, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions in Masyaf with several missiles; | On August 25, Israeli warplanes struck SAA positions near Tartus with several missiles.
(2022-08-28). Ignorant and Stupid Politicians Committed to Nuclear War: The Unthinkable: "Money and Mistakes" are the Driving Force behind World History/ By Prof Michel Chossudovsky, August 27, 2022. marktaliano.net Original Link Here: www.globalresearch.ca/ignorant-and-stupid-politicians-committed-to-nuclear-war-the-unthinkable-money-and-mistakes-are-the-driving-force-behind-world-history/5791461 Nuclear War against both China and Russia is contemplated "At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War era, which categorized the nuclear bomb as "a weapon of last resort", …
(2022-08-28). Ukrainian Suicide Drone Shot Down Over Zaporozhie Power Plant. telesurenglish.net Russian servicemen on Sunday shot down a kamikaze drone of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the Zaporozhie nuclear power plant. | RELATED: | Its target was a spent nuclear fuel storage facility, the Energodar Military-Civilian Administration reported. | "The drone crashed on the roof of the nuclear power plant building. There was a detonation of a transported cargo after the impact on the roof, but sources in the Military-C…
(2022-08-28). Major Damage After Israel Attacks Sites in Western Syria. news.antiwar.com 
Satellite imagery is coming in The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the main target was a depot holding 1,000 medium-range missiles Russia
(2022-08-28). China advances to tank biathlon final in int'l army games. ecns.cn The Chinese team on Wednesday advanced to the tank biathlon's final contest in the ongoing International Army Games 2022 held in Russia.
(2022-08-28). Russian trade delegation due in Iran in late September. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) announced that a Russian trade delegation is set to travel to Iran to negotiate with private sector companies of the country.
(2022-08-28). Russian air defenses downs 28 Olkha, HIMARS rockets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov on Sunday said Russian air defenses shot down 28 Olkha, HIMARS rockets and intercepted a Tochka-U ballistic missile.
(2022-08-28). Dr. Gerald Horne On The Life And Legacy Of W.E.B. Du Bois. popularresistance.org Decades after his death, W.E.B Du Bois stands as one of the great intellectual giants of the 20th Century. Born in Massachussets after the Civil War, Du Bois became the first Black man to earn a doctorate from Harvard University, and was one of the founders of the NAACP and the Niagara Movement. He authored works such as The Souls of Black Folk, The Philadelphia Negro, and Black Reconstruction in America, and is widely considered to be one of the founders of American sociology. Du Bois's brilliance extended beyond the academy to the world of politics. He denounced accommodationists such as Booker T. Washington, t…
(2022-08-28). The Ethiopian Embassy in the US Decisively Responded to the New York Times' Disinformation. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko What's so devious about their latest report is that it masquerades as objective but deliberately twists some key facts while purposely omitting others in order to artificially manufacture a false perception of the conflict that entirely blames the central government for everything. Casual news consumers might therefore easily be misled into falling for…
(2022-08-28). We Do Not Care How Many Ukrainians Die/ By Richard Hayden Black. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-08-28). Sanders Derides GOP for 'Squawking' About Debt Relief But Not Handouts to Billionaires. commondreams.org "I know it is shocking to some Republicans that the government actually on occasion does something to benefit working families and low-income people," said the Vermont senator.
(2022-08-28). Bolivia se ubica entre los principales exportadores de litio. telesurtv.net Entre enero y junio de 2022, las ventas internacionales del carbonato de litio boliviano aumentaron cuatro veces, en comparación con el mismo lapso de 2021.
(2022-08-28). VII Campeonato Nacional sub-23: Santiago de Cuba logró boleto finalista. cubadebate.cu Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba vinieron de abajo en el marcador y vencieron 3-2 a los Leñadores de Las Tunas, consiguiendo el boleto al playoff final del VII Campeonato Nacional sub-23.
(2022-08-28). "The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity" by Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca My objective is to inform people worldwide and refute the official narrative which has been used as a justification to destabilize the economic and social fabric of entire countries, followed by the imposition of the "deadly" COVID-19 "vaccine". This crisis affects humanity in its entirety: almost 8 billion people.
(2022-08-28). Taliban Says US Drones are Entering Afghan Airspace Through Pakistan. news.antiwar.com The Taliban's acting defense minister said Sunday that US drones have been entering Afghan airspace through Pakistan. "According to our information the drones are entering through Pakistan to Afghanistan, they use Pakistan's airspace, we ask Pakistan, don't use your airspace against us," said Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob. Pakistan has yet to comment on the …
(2022-08-28). US Hints to Israel's Gantz It's Preparing Military Option Against Iran. news.antiwar.com An Israeli official said that According to The Times of Israel, the Israeli official said that Gantz told Sullivan that Israel "needs" the US to have a credible military option against Iran. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran are engaged in negotiations to revive the nuclear deal. | The official sai…
(2022-08-28). Military Situation In Yemen On August 27, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 136 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On August 26, the STC forces captured Qashaa base in Abyan province from the Islah Party militants; | On August 27, the Jordanian media reported that US representatives and the rescue government of Yemen reached an agreement on the complete reopening of daily flights and the return of all airlines to Sana'a airport withou…
(2022-08-28). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2022-08-28). Liberal Requiem for the Cold War. orinocotribune.com By Kahlil Wall-Johnson Aug 26, 2022 | Cold war veteran and former Radio Free Europe broadcaster George Urban is
(2022-08-28). Video: The Dangers of Nuclear War are "REAL": Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca While one can conceptualize the loss of life and destruction resulting from present-day wars including Iraq and Afghanistan, it is impossible to fully comprehend the devastation which might result from a Third World War, using "new technologies" and advanced weapons, until it occurs and becomes a reality.
(2022-08-28). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2022-08-28). The Twin City Co-op Wars: An Interview With Erik Esse. popularresistance.org In this episode of All Things Co-op, Cinar and Kevin talk with Erik Esse, the producer of the new documentary The Co-op Wars. The Co-op Wars traces the history of the food cooperative movement in the mid to late 1970s in Minnesota's Twin Cities. The rapid development of the food co-op network in the area prompted a split between anarchist "hippies" and Bolsheviks who styled themselves as the "Cooperative Organization" and set about taking over the People's Warehouse by force. The film provides powerful lessons for cooperative organizations and activists today. As Erik and the ATC guys dissect the film and its imp…
(2022-08-28). China, ROK urged to jointly boost growth. ecns.cn Premier Li Keqiang has called for joint efforts by Beijing and Seoul to work toward another 30 years of common development and prosperity, saying that the two sides should reach agreements on the second phase of a bilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.
(2022-08-28). Iraqi forces thwart rocket attack on UAE Dana Gas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iraqi security forces announced that a rocket attack on the UAE energy firm Dana Gas in Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq has been thwarted.
(2022-08-28). Union-backed arbitration decision condemns Canadian Pacific Rail workers to real-terms pay cut, onerous working conditions. wsws.org The arbitration award, the outcome of the Teamsters' sabotage of last March's militant strike, retains the brutal scheduling regime and dangerous working conditions that prevail across North America's railroads.
(2022-08-28). 32 Killed In Libya's Tripoli Clashes, Competing Prime Ministers De-Escalate. southfront.org 
On August 28, tensions came to an end in Tripoli as forces loyal to Fathi Bashagha, the interim prime minister of Libya, withdrew from the outskirts of the capital. | The forces withdrew from the April 7 Camp and Bawabat al-Jibs in southern Tripoli. Forces supporting Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, head of the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, quickly took back both areas. | The surprise withdrawal came following unconfirmed reports of Turkish drone strikes on forces led by Bashagha's ally Major Gen…
(2022-08-28). VIDEO: Largest procession of Arbaeen starts in Iarq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — The largest procession of Arbaeen started from Basra province in southern Iraq towards the Holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Karbala.
(2022-08-28). CA advocates call on lawmakers to 'beat the heat' with action to address climate change. indybay.org Environmental advocates called on California to take strong action to beat the heat by addressing climate change. Community members, advocates, and EOPA CA-an organization with 440 CA elected officials – want to ensure California is a national climate leader. Attendees showed support for Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal for climate action calling for state lawmakers to accelerate green-house gas reduction, the state's advance toward 100 percent clean energy, institute public health setbacks for oil and gas wells amongst other emission-reducing initiatives.
(2022-08-28). Philippines: Free Adora Faye de Vera, poet, patriot and warrior for women's liberation. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following August 27 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | We join the clamor of women's groups, artists, poets, rights defenders and other democratic organizations for the immediate release of Adora Faye de Vera. Adora Faye was arrested by police last Wednesday afternoon in her place of residence in Quezon City, and later brought to Calinog town, Iloilo, where she is being made to face false criminal charges. She joins at least 800 other political prisoners in the Philippines who continue to suffer unjust incarceration. | Adora Faye is an artist, a poe…
(2022-08-28). One-year anniversary car caravan for Earl Lawhorn held in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On August 26, the family of Earl Lawhorn joined the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression in a car caravan to demand justice for him and his family. Lawhorn was murdered by Milwaukee police exactly one year before. Cops initiated a high-speed chase with Lawhorn. The chase culminated in a fatal shooting, which the police officers justified by claiming Lawhorn had fired on them. Evidence presented by the district attorney to the family revealed that the firearm in Lawhorn's possession was broken and unable to fire. | Over the last year, Lawhorn's family has been trying to piece…
(2022-08-28). Is Vietnamese-Israeli Defense Cooperation Facing Problems? journal-neo.org 
On July 12, Israel and Vietnam marked the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and emphasized in official statements that there is great potential for the further development of economic and diplomatic cooperation that could bring significant benefits to both sides. Vietnam, as you know, is a member of the Association of Southeast …
(2022-08-28). Protests Threaten Biden Administration's Plans for a New Golden Era in U.S.-South Korean Relations. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov Protests in Seoul against THAAD missiles. [Source: defensenews.com] Protesters in Seoul demand withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea During his trip to the Indo-Pacific in May, U.S. President Joe Biden made his first stop in South Korea where he hoped to inaugurate a new golden era of U.S.-South Korean relations. South Korea's…
(2022-08-28). Activists land in Cuba with emergency medicine delivery. answercoalition.org On Friday, August 26, activists with the Hatuey Project and ANSWER Coalition successfully delivered a shipment of medicines and equipment to help in the treatment of the people who suffered serious burns in the massive Supertanker oil fire in Matanzas, Cuba. Four tanks carrying millions of gallons of fuel were consumed by flames after a lightning strike, starting August 5. Hundreds of people were burned. Tragically, 14 firefighters died fighting the fire. | | As soon as the giant fire became news, ANSWER and the Hatuey Project issued an emergency appeal for donations, together with other solidarity organizat…
(2022-08-28). Huge German Study Finds 2021 Excess Mortality Near Exactly Correlates With COVID Jab Administration. 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 (8/28/22). 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
(2022-08-28). False Flags: A Secret History of Al Qaeda Watch Along and Q&A Part 1. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, founder of The Corbett Report, for a very special three part watch-along culminating with the live (pirate streamed) world premiere of The Corbett Report's third part in the series titled: False Flags: A Secret History of Al Qaeda. We will be pirate-streaming the first two parts of this series,
(2022-08-28). The Lion Has Awoken: Macrismo Opposition Blindsided by Popular Mobilization Against the Persecution of Cristina Kirchner. orinocotribune.com By Luis Bruchstein Aug 27, 2022 | Media corporations underestimated the spontaneous mobilizations that took place throughout the country in support of Kirchner and tried to cover them up by forcing statements from President Alberto Fernández. However, the maneuver was so obvious that it exposed concerns that existed in corporate media circles and in Macrismo. | The corporate media went full speed ahead in an unprecedented effort to compete with the unexpected popular mobilizations against the prosecution of Cristina Kirchner in the "Vialidad" case. Virtual, doctored, and monopolized information controlled r…
(2022-08-28). What the Media Gets Wrong About Taiwan's Place in China. orinocotribune.com By Brendan Devlin — Aug 19, 2022 | United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan earlier this month received extensive media coverage across the globe. In North American media, this coverage was framed by self-interested distortions about the history of China and Taiwan. | Most articles briefly explained that China claims Taiwan as its own territory, and then moved on without any further explanation. Some
(2022-08-28). China Alerts Forces for Passage of U.S. Ships in Taiwan Strait. telesurenglish.net The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was put on alert in order to stop any possible provocation during the passage of two U.S. cruisers through the Taiwan Strait. | RELATED: | It is the first such military episode since the height of tensions between Beijing and Washington over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. | "The U.S. Navy cruisers Chancellorsville and Antietam crossed the Taiwan Strait on Aug. 28, drawing widespread attention. The PLA's Eastern Combat Comma…
(2022-08-28). Colombian Ambassador-designate Arrives in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The arrival in Caracas of the newly appointed ambassador by Colombian President Gustavo Petro opens a new chapter in the history of relations between the two neighboring states, interrupted in February 2019. | Armando Benedetti received by Rander Peña, Vice Minister of the Americas of the People's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Aug. 28, 2022.
(2022-08-28). Lula and Bolsonaro Partake in First Electoral Debate in Brazil. telesurenglish.net Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President Jair Bolsonaro, the two candidates leading all opinion polls for the upcoming elections in Brazil, will participate today in a first television debate. | RELATED: | According to analysts, both politicians have made the election the most polarized in the country's recent history. | Lula, candidate of the Workers' Party (PT), confirmed his attendance to the debate…
(2022-08-28). "A fearless leader": South African shack-dwellers' leader, Lindokuhle Mnguni, assassinated in Durban. liberationnews.org 
28-year-old Lindokuhle Mnguni, the twice imprisoned chairperson of the eKhenana commune of South African shack dwellers' movement, Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), was gunned down at his home…
(2022-08-28). Biden Urged To Get Rid Of DeJoy As He Plows Ahead With Job Cuts. popularresistance.org More than a year and a half into President Joe Biden's first term, Louis DeJoy—a megadonor to former President Donald Trump and a villain in the eyes of progressives and many Democratic lawmakers—is still running the U.S. Postal Service. | DeJoy's staying power in the face of widespread outrage over his sabotage of postal operations and his ethics scandals, one of which spurred an FBI probe, can largely be attributed to the loyalty of the USPS Board of Governors, a majority of which has remained supportive of…
(2022-08-28). China's Development Path: Indigenous Innovation And Global Competition. popularresistance.org In our INET working paper, "China's Development Path," we employ the "social conditions of innovative enterprise" framework to analyze the key determinants of China's development path from the economic reforms of 1978 to the present. First, we focus on how government investments in human capabilities and physical infrastructure provided foundational support for the emergence of Chinese enterprises capable of technological learning. Second, we delve into the main modes by which Chinese firms engaged in technological learning from abroad—joint ventures with foreign multinationals, global value chains, and exp…
(2022-08-28). ICE Prison In South Georgia Should Be Shut Down, Not Expanded. popularresistance.org Neal, a Jamaican citizen who owned and operated a yacht servicing company for 25 years in South Florida, spent 17 months in a prison that's been converted into a detention center for immigrants in Georgia. Speaking to us of his experience at the Folkston ICE Processing Center, Neal described a prison that lacks basic safety and care for the people detained there and overall conditions that reveal a jarring lack of regard for human life. | "That place is not for safety or for human beings—it is just for money," said Neal, who wishes to be identified by his first name only. "I thought this government was goin…
(2022-08-28). Oakland, CA: Tenants Demand Repairs, Declare Rent Strike. popularresistance.org Oakland, California – Tenants of 180-unit Oakland apartment building Merritt on 3rd are collectively refusing rent Sept. 1 until the landlord meets demands related to chronic habitability issues. | The Merritt on 3rd Tenant Council and Tenant and Neighborhood Councils (TANC) present speakers and banners at a rally at the 1130 3rd Ave. building on Tues., Aug 30, 6pm. | The Merritt on 3rd Tenant Council formed in June, 2022 to address building deterioration, mismanagement, and high rent imposed by landlord Kennedy Wilson and FPI Management. | Habitability issues resulting from the landlord's neglect include a rat i…
(2022-08-28). How Rural America's Assets Have Been Systematically Stripped Away. popularresistance.org Since the 1980s, financial capital has developed imaginative new ways to strip and seize the assets present in rural zones, whether these be mutually-owned banks, industries, cooperatively-owned grain elevators, local newspapers, hospitals, people's homes, or stores located in towns and malls." In the wake of the fiscal austerity agenda enacted by financial and political elites in the late 20th century, the vast majority of the wealth created in America's countryside "has accrued to shareholders in corporations and financial institutions headquartered in a handful of distant, economically dynamic urban centers."
(2022-08-28). Revival Of Iran Nuclear Agreement Likely To Test Middle Eastern Detente. southfront.org 
Written by A potential revival of the Iran nuclear accord is likely to test the sustainability of Middle Eastern efforts to dial down tensions and manage differences by improving diplomatic relations and fostering economic cooperation. | In the latest fence mending, two Gulf states, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirat…
(2022-08-28). With Rights Under Assault, We Must Create a Feminism That Promotes Egalitarian Values. commondreams.org Women's health and futures are under attack from the political and the religious right.
(2022-08-28). Coop. with Africa among priorities of Iran foreign policy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Naser Kan'aani says that cooperation with Africa is among the main priorities of Iran's foreign policy.
(2022-08-28). Iran continues to expand transport links with Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iran continues to expand transport links with Azerbaijan, Iranian Ambassador to Baku Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said during his visit to Shusha city.
(2022-08-28). Best site for buying Telegram subscribers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — If you are looking for a way to promote and develop your business, in this article we will introduce you to the best and most popular way. Increasing Telegram channel members is a direct way to increase income.
(2022-08-28). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory letter to the 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation.
(2022-08-28). Iran gas export revenue up 64%. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the country's gas export revenue rose by 64% in the first year since President Raeisi took office in September 2021.
(2022-08-28). Borrell says Vienna negotiations reached critical point. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says that the negotiations | for reviving JCPOA have reached a critical point.
(2022-08-28). Chinese American community rally to defend one-China principle. america.cgtn.com Dozens of people have rallied here in Washington DC in support of the One China principle.
(2022-08-28). Death toll from Pakistan flood exceeds 1,000. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced that the death toll from the recent flood in the country has exceeded 1,000.
(2022-08-28). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, August 28.
(2022-08-28). Enough With the Unseemly Whining About Student Debt Forgiveness! thiscantbehappening.net The greed, self interest and racism of US citizens never ceases to amaze and appall me. President Biden was dragged, against his own wishes, into using his executive authority to cancel a paltry $10.000 in federally insured student college debt for all those former students with current income of less than $125,000, and an … |
(2022-08-28). Country's job market stabilizes despite challenges. ecns.cn The central government has stabilized China's job market in the past 10 years and has managed to withstand the tremendous impact inflicted by the COVID-19 epidemic and challenges posed by economic downturn since 2020.
(2022-08-28). Communique: Hillary Ronen's House Painted. indybay.org Hillary Ronen's house provided with free exterior paint upgrade.
(2022-08-28). Iran edge Argentina in five-set match in FIVB World C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iran edged Argentina 3-2 (22-25, 30-28, 25-18, 32-34, 21-19) in their opening Pool F match of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship Saturday night.
(2022-08-28). China's water transport investment maintains robust growth. ecns.cn China's investment in the construction of water transport infrastructure maintained a good growth momentum in the first seven months of the year, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2022-08-28). Iran ready to help flood-hit Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran is ready to provide Pakistan with relief aid, as the monsoon floods have hit areas across the country and affected more than 30 million people.
(2022-08-28). Resistance culture become natl. security component of states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani said that the culture of resistance has been turned into an important national security component in many countries of the region.
(2022-08-28). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, August 28.
(2022-08-28). IRCS to send humanitarian aid to Pakistan's flood-hit areas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — A source in the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) announced that the organization is ready to send 100 tons of emergency accommodation supplies to flood victims in Pakistan.
(2022-08-28). 7 killed, injured after explosion hit Afghanistan's Kunar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Afghan news sources on Sunday reported that a bomb explosion occurred in Kunar leaving 7 people killed and injured.
(2022-08-28). S. Korea win 2022 FIBA U18 Asian C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — South Korea defeated Japan 77-73 here in the final match of the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship on Sunday.
(2022-08-28). Tehran-Riyadh talks aims at restoring ties, reopening embassy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Iranian parliament's foreign policy and national security commission says that the main goal of the negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia is to restore the bilateral ties and reopen the embassies.
(2022-08-28). Gilroy City Council Supports Local Tribe by Voting to Oppose Mine on Sacred Lands at Juristac. indybay.org Gilroy, CA, August 16, 2022 — On Monday evening, the Gilroy City Council unanimously voted to take a position opposing the Sargent Quarry Project, a planned 403-acre sand and gravel mining operation that would be located just outside of the City's jurisdiction. The council moved to produce a resolution urging Santa Clara County officials to deny approval of permits for the mine, which threatens open space lands that are held sacred by a local Indigenous tribe and have also been deemed critical for wildlife migration.
(2022-08-28). Rent Strike: Merritt on 3rd Tenants Demand Repairs, Refuse Rent. indybay.org Merritt on 3rd Tenant Council rent strike rally Tues., Aug 30, 6pm at 1130 3rd Avenue, Oakland.
(2022-08-28). Ministry: Nations' military drills shouldn't target 3rd party. ecns.cn China is firmly opposed to any form of interference by a third party in the China-India boundary issue, Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei said on Thursday.
(2022-08-28). Iran-Turkmenistan border joint market reopened. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — The border joint market of Iran and Turkmenistan has been reopened after 34 months of closure, a local official said.
(2022-08-28). Kent School District teachers near Seattle strike for safe staffing, expanded support services and higher pay. wsws.org Teachers at Kent Public School launch a strike with overwhelming support to struggle against inadequate wages, manageable class sizes, worsening school and living conditions, and the mass spread of COVID.
(2022-08-28). Iran, Oman FMs discuss latest trend of Vienna talks on phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held a telephone conversation on Sunday evening.
(2022-08-28). Xi: Teamwork of China, Africa media crucial. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for media outlets in China and African countries to become facilitators of people-to-people exchanges and guardians of equity and justice to jointly advocate global development.
(2022-08-28). Robots may help take the heat off testing staff. ecns.cn Amid the sweltering heat waves that have roasted southern China for days, it's a tough challenge for medical staff wearing heavy protective suits to collect throat swabs at COVID-19 testing sites.
(2022-08-28). Savage UK energy bills pauperise millions, threatening many deaths. wsws.org Energy bills in the last three months of this year alone will soar 35 times faster than wages and 57 times faster than welfare benefits and much worse is to come next year.
(2022-08-28). Satellite Images Show Heavy Damage At Syrian Research Complex Attacked By Israel. southfront.org 
FILE PHOTO An Israeli F-16 fighter jet © Amir Cohen / Reuters | The Satellite images released by Plant Labs on August 26 revealed that many of the buildings at the complex were either completely destroyed or damaged as a…
(2022-08-28). Senior Hamas leaders meet with Nasrallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, and Hamas leaders have met and held talks.
(2022-08-28). Loading, unloading in Hormozgan ports hit over 1m tons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Over 1.5 tons of goods have been unloaded and loaded in the ports of east Hormozgan in the first five months of the current Iranian year of 1401 (March 21-August 22), an official said.
(2022-08-28). Iran Armed Forces unveil latest precision strike drone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Defense Ministry unveils the latest precision strike unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by the country's Armed Forces.
(2022-08-28). Wednesday 8/24: Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: U.S. Dangerous Saber-Rattling vs. Rival China. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-08-28). SDF Uncovers Tunnel, Hideouts Of ISIS Terrorists In Al-Hawl Camp (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On August 28, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) began combing the second section of the notorious al-Hawl camp in northeastern Syria in the framework of the second phase of the Thousands of troops from different security and military units of the SDF are taking part in the operatio…
(2022-08-28). Chinese market remains attractive to foreign investment: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese market remains attractive to foreign investment, with the continued growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2022-08-28). Organizers Have Fought for Debt Cancellation for Over a Decade—and Their Work Is Far From Finished. commondreams.org Biden's new plan to cancel student debt is a major movement victory, but there's much more to be done for those hardest hit by the crisis.
(2022-08-28). Climate Emergency Hits German Farms as Harvests Remain Meager. juancole.com By Edgar Meza | ( Clean Energy Wire ) The ongoing drought in Germany is expected to have dire effects on this year's harvest, which is already estimated to be below the average of previous years, said the German Farmers' Association (DBV). "The prolonged drought in many regions of the country shows once …
(2022-08-28). Top 100 Chinese brands reach 1.24 trln USD in overall value in 2022: report. ecns.cn The total value of the top 100 Chinese brands surpassed the 1-trillion-U.S. dollar threshold for the second consecutive year and reached 1.24 trillion dollars in 2022, according to a report released by the international market research firm, Kantar, on Thursday.
(2022-08-28). Spokesperson denounces DPP's attempts to pursue 'Taiwan independence' by soliciting external support. ecns.cn The attempts by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to pursue "Taiwan independence" by soliciting the support of external forces will not impede China's path to reunification and national rejuvenation, a mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2022-08-28). (W.E.Talk) Why the Emancipation of Millions of Serfs in Tibet Was a Glorious Monument to Human Rights Protection in the World. ecns.cn
(2022-08-28). Palestine key to regional stability, security: Iran deputy FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says that any initiative that ignores the rights of the Palestinian nation is a cause of instability and disrupts the security of the region.
(2022-08-28). Afrin Liberation Forces Shares Footage Of Recent Attacks On Turkish Military & Its Proxies In Syria's Aleppo. southfront.org 
On August 28, the Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) announced that its cells killed three Turkish soldiers and nine Syrian militants…
(2022-08-28). Sunday 9/18: Headlands Supper with Erika Chong Shuch. indybay.org Headlands Center for the Arts | 944 Fort Barry | Sausalito, CA 94965…
(2022-08-28). Drone attack on Syria army base leaves 1 killed, 2 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Media sources reported an attack on a military base belonging to the Syrian army in the vicinity of the US al-Tanf base in Syria.
(2022-08-28). Truck accident kills, injures several people in Netherlands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Several people were killed and injured after a cargo truck rolled into a street party in the town of Nieuw Beijerland in the south of the Netherlands.
(2022-08-28). Saturday 8/27: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Golden Harvest" indybay.org
(2022-08-28). Solid progress made in employment, social security during past decade. ecns.cn China has made historic achievements in employment and social security during the past decade, bolstering its steady economic expansion and social stability, a senior official said Thursday.
(2022-08-28). Iran dispatched trade-business delegation to Armenia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — With the planning made by the commercial attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Armenia and Zanjan province Chamber of Commerce, a trade and business delegation from this province was dispatched to the Republic of Armenia.
(2022-08-28). V Copa Mundial sub 15: Cuba mantuvo su invicto y está más cerca de la ronda final. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba categoría sub 15 logró su segunda victoria en la V Copa Mundial de béisbol que se desarrolla en la ciudad mexicana de Hermosillo, esta vez por la vía de la piedad en cinco capítulos a costa de la débil selección de la República Checa, con marcador final de 18-2.
(2022-08-28). Arriba nueva delegación médica cubana a Nayarit, México. telesurtv.net "La salud en Nayarit avanza con un esfuerzo de todas y todos por el bienestar de nuestras familias", precisó el gobernador.
(2022-08-28). La Tira de los Lectores: La obra de artes plásticas que me inspira. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y este domingo vuelve La Tira de los Lectores para deleitarnos con tus fotografías. øCuál es esa obra de artes plásticas que te inspira y que guardas mediante una foto para siempre? Cubadebate comparte algunas de las instantáneas que llegaron a nuestra redacción.
(2022-08-28). El Baràßa derrota al Valladolid 4-0, con doblete de Lewandowski. cubadebate.cu Dos goles de Lewandowski (minutos 24 y 65), más uno de Pedri ('43) y otro de Sergi Roberto ('92), a los que se sumó Ousmane Dembelé con dos asistencias, marcaron el 4-0 con el que el FC Barcelona derrotó este domingo al Valladolid ante más de 80 000 aficionados en el Camp Nou, en la tercera jornada de la Liga Santander.
(2022-08-28). Referentes de la política y la cultura de Cuba se solidarizan con Cristina Fernández. cubadebate.cu Personalidades de la vida política, cultural y social de Cuba hicieron llegar su saludo solidario a la vicepresidenta argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, ante la avanzada judicial para apartarla de la política. "Vencerás el reto como venciste otros antes. Con la verdad y la razón", escribió en Twitter el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2022-08-28). Historia de una locomotora: øQuién paga por el patrimonio perdido? (+ Infografía). cubadebate.cu Tras una amplia investigación, tanto en Jatibonico como en Sancti Spíritus, la pérdida de la locomotora No. 1 363, con 105 años de historia, quedó en unas cuantas reuniones. La raíz del lamentable acontecimiento fue una reunión donde se acordó desmembrarla porque "ocupaba espacio y no cumplía ningún objetivo" y sería más útil a Materias Primas.
(2022-08-28). Presidente de Venezuela recibe al viceprimer ministro de Cuba. telesurtv.net El funcionario cubano, quien arribó el miércoles a la nación suramericana, se reunió también con la vicepresidenta venezolana, Delcy Rodríguez.
(2022-08-28). Cristina Fernandez Expresses Gratitude for Solidarity. telesurenglish.net The vice-president of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, expressed on Saturday night her gratitude for the multitudinous expressions of solidarity she has received as a result of the judicial persecution against her. | RELATED: | "There are people who want to exterminate Peronism and do not tolerate people expressing themselves. Today's violence was provoked by the hatred of Peronist love," said the vice-p…
(2022-08-28). Viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba inicia visita de trabajo en Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, arribó este domingo a Hanoi para copresidir la séptima ronda de consultas políticas entre cancillerías. El recorrido, que incluye además a los países de Cambodia y Laos, se desarrollará del 28 de agosto al 7 de septiembre.
(2022-08-28). Padres de desaparecidos de Ayotzinapa se movilizan en México. telesurtv.net Los padres de los 43 estudiantes normalistas reiteraron que no cesarán en su lucha hasta conocer la verdad sobre el paradero de sus hijos, y exigir justicia.
(2022-08-28). OMM alerta sobre agravamiento de sequía en el Cuerno de àÅfrica. telesurtv.net Prevén que, entre octubre y diciembre, Etiopía, Kenia y Somalia tendrán mayores probabilidades de sequía.
(2022-08-28). España reporta más de 4.600 muertes atribuibles al calor este verano. telesurtv.net Los datos registrados en los últimos tres meses casi triplican a los contabilizados en similar etapa estival de 2021.
(2022-08-28). Inteligencia de Estados Unidos evaluará riesgo potencial para la seguridad nacional causado por los documentos incautados en la residencia de Trump. cubadebate.cu La Inteligencia de EE.UU evaluará el riesgo para la seguridad nacional causado por la divulgación de material que estaba en posesión de Donald Trump, informa Reuters, refiriéndose a la carta del FBI escrita por la directora de Inteligencia Nacional, Avril Haines, al presidente del comité de Inteligencia de la Cámara de Representantes, Adam Schiff.
(2022-08-28). Anulan habeas corpus a favor de exvicepresidente ecuatoriano Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net En la nulidad se declara ausencia de competencia territorial y error inexcusable por parte del magistrado Banny Molina, quien emitió el fallo de habeas corpus.
(2022-08-28). Vicepresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández agradece muestras de solidaridad. telesurtv.net "Hay gente que quiere exterminar al peronismo y no tolera que la gente se exprese. La violencia de hoy fue provocada por el odio al amor peronista", dijo la vicepresidenta.
(2022-08-28). Gustavo Petro, primer presidente colombiano en visitar El Tarra. telesurtv.net El mandatario prevé desarrollar un Consejo de Seguridad integral en el territorio para analizar la situación del orden público y la seguridad regional.
(2022-08-28). Exjefe paramilitar pide perdón a víctimas del conflicto en Colombia. telesurtv.net El exjefe paramilitar y dos excomandantes de las antiguas AUC solicitaron perdón públicamente ante 400 víctimas de actos violentos.
(2022-08-28). Triplista Lázaro Martínez aseguró cupo a final de la Liga del Diamante. cubadebate.cu Con la mejor marca de su vida y un segundo lugar en el mitin de atletismo de Lausana, el cubano Lázaro Martínez aseguró este viernes un espacio en la final del triple salto de la Liga del Diamante Wanda 2022.
(2022-08-28). En fotos, los yacimientos arqueológicos que ha dejado al descubierto la sequía extrema global. cubadebate.cu Al tiempo que el norte del continente americano se enfrenta a una megasequía generalizada, un fenómeno de magnitud similar azota Europa. Tras el impacto del anticiclón Anzores —un fenómeno meteorológico que, típicamente, regula la temporada de lluvias en el planeta—, una serie de yacimientos arqueológicos han emergido de la sequía extrema.
(2022-08-28). Vehículos eléctricos: Crece la demanda, persisten obstáculos en logística y materias primas. cubadebate.cu En un escenario en que crece la demanda de consumidores cada vez más conscientes del cambio climático, es más accesible la tecnología y algunas decisiones políticas y regulaciones promueven la transición de los motores de combustión a los eléctricos, la industria afronta obstáculos en el frente logístico y en la disponibilidad de materias primas y componentes.
(2022-08-28). Clashes in Argentina as thousands rally for VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Police in Argentina have clashed with supporters of Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in the country's capital, Buenos Aires.
(2022-08-28). Fuerzas de Ucrania siguen disparando artillería contra ciudad de Energodar y su central nuclear. cubadebate.cu La Administración Militar-Civil de Energodar informó este domingo sobre nuevos ataques de las fuerzas ucranianas que causaron varias explosiones en zonas residenciales de la ciudad, donde está ubicada la central nuclear de Zaporozhie. Esta semana, la región recibió en un solo día 29 bombardeos ucranianos, 17 de ellos contra la planta nuclear.
(2022-08-28). India respalda incorporación de Argentina al grupo Brics. telesurtv.net La Cancillería argentina resaltó que los países del Brics, en su conjunto, representan el 22 por ciento de la superficie continental y el 24 por ciento del PBI mundial.
(2022-08-28). Inundaciones en Pakistán dejan más de mil muertos en medio de un escenario catastrófico (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las autoridades paquistaníes han confirmado este sábado los peores pronósticos y elevado por encima del millar los fallecidos en las inundaciones que llevan semanas azotando el país por las lluvias torrenciales, especialmente catastróficas en la provincia de Sindh, en el sur del territorio nacional.
(2022-08-28). Argentina denuncia rol de EE.UU. en persecución judicial contra vicepresidenta Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net El canciller Santiago Cafiero reiteró el respaldo a la vicepresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
(2022-08-27). Biden Receives Bipartisan Criticism for Bombing Syria. news.antiwar.com After three days of airstrikes against Shia groups allied with the Syrian government, some members of Congress are taking aim at the White House. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy called for rethinking American troop presence in the Middle East. Republicans capitalized on the fighting to call for an end of nuclear talks with Iran. On Tuesday, …
(2022-08-27). An unstoppable optimist for the Palestinian cause. samidoun.net 
The following article and interview of Raja Eghbarieh is republished from Proletà§ren newspaper. The article, written by Marcus Jà∂nsson, was translated to English by Samidoun Sweden. Eghbarieh is a former Palestinian political prisoner who recently spoke at public events in Sweden. I'm sad that all the Europeans who support Ukraine don't care as much …
(2022-08-27). Russian Ops in Ukraine Update (August 27, 2022) — Latest US Military Aid Package "Biggest" Yet. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for August 27, 2022 US to send air defense systems, VAMPIRE laser-guided rockets, Puma UAS and parts for (not additional drones) ScanEagle drones… many of these systems will not reach Ukraine for months if not years. While the Pentagon is trying to convince Moscow it is in this…
(2022-08-27). Ukraine: The Ground Beneath Zelensky's Feet is Shifting. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. BHADRAKUMAR A HIMARS vehicle on deployment in Eastern Ukraine (File photo) Reading and rereading the US President Joe Biden's statement last Monday on Ukraine Independence Day, one is reminded of English poet John Keats' immortal line, 'Heard melodies are sweet but those unheard are sweeter.' Three things are striking. Biden repeatedly invoked the abiding nature…
(2022-08-27). U.S. boosts Ukraine war assistance to $13 billion. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseAugust 24, 2022 With biggest-yet security package, US aid to Ukraine nears $13B The security package "is not relevant to the fight today, tomorrow or next week," but is designed to support Ukraine for years to come, said Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl. President Joe Biden today…announc[ed] a new arms …
(2022-08-27). The Heat: Turkiye foreign policy. america.cgtn.com Turkiye is considered at the crossroad between West and East and now between Ukraine and Russia. We will take a look at how the country is helping forge peace by talking to both sides.
(2022-08-27). Advice to Ukrainians from a Resident of Mariupol. libya360.wordpress.com Vitaly Skorokhod Fighting is approaching major cities — Kharkov, Nikolaev, Zaporozhye. Soon, battles will be fought on the streets of these and other cities. Therefore, I want to give some advice to residents of the territories controlled by the Kiev regime. Unlike the sofa "experts", I have the right to do this, since together with my family I survived a…
(2022-08-27). The US Blockade Against Cuba is an Act of War. libya360.wordpress.com HELEN YAFFE Cubans drive past the US embassy during a rally calling for the end of the US blockade. (YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images) For sixty years, the United States' blockade against Cuba has worked to hinder the island's development and prevent it from trading even with third countries. It's time Washington stopped its cruel…
(2022-08-27). Canadian Media Once Called Azov Neo-Nazis. Now They Hide That Fact. libya360.wordpress.com Davide Mastracci and Alex Cosh News outlets have stopped labelling the Azov Regiment as neo-Nazis because it has become politically inconvenient. Earlier this month, The Globe and Mail published a story profiling the wife of an Azov Regiment colonel, who denied that the group is made up of neo-Nazis. Instead, she insisted it's "the most motivated, most…
(2022-08-27). CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou On What We Learned From FBI's Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit. thedissenter.org Kevin Gosztola was joined by CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who helped him go through the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search affidavit and break down what was learned. They discussed the construct of "national defense information" and storing classified information in a private residence. | Both offered their responses to the heavy redactions in sections of the affidavit, and John pulled from his expertise to assess the likelihood that "clandestine human sources" were exposed to harm. | John pled guilty to violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act (IIPA). He was asked if Trump may have violated this parti…
(2022-08-27). Solidarity with Khalil Awawdeh and all Palestinian prisoners in Toulouse, France. samidoun.net 
On Friday, 26 August, the Collectif Palestine Vaincra organized a Palestine Stand at the Bagatelle metro station in Toulouse, France. This action took place amid a day of mobilization called for by the Palestinian prisoners' movement in support of the growing struggle behind occupation bars. Since 22 August, the struggle has escalated to confront Israeli …
(2022-08-27). Abu Ali Mustafa: A life in struggle for the liberation of Palestine. samidoun.net 
The 21st anniversary of the martyrdom of Abu Ali Mustafa This Saturday 27 August we mark 21 years since the martyrdom of Abu Ali Mustafa, the General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, targeted for an Israeli assassination raid with a U.S-made and -provided missile in occupied Al-Bireh, Palestine, in 2001. …
(2022-08-27). Thoughts on Industrial Policy. cepr.net There is much confusion surrounding the concept of industrial policy, starting at the definitional level. If we think of industrial policy as a set of policies designed to favor certain industries, then we are always doing industrial policy. For example, the decision to have the government finance the construction of airports supports the airline industry, …
(2022-08-27). Venezuelan Central Bank Scrambles to Control Soaring Exchange Rate. venezuelanalysis.com The currency devaluation has an immediate impact on the Venezuelan people's purchasing power.
(2022-08-27). Abortion bans are especially cruel to pregnant girls and teens. liberationnews.org 
Hundreds of pregnant children are already suffering serious consequences less than two months after Roe's overturn.
(2022-08-27). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Clean-Energy Future Might Not Be Far Away. levernews.com Good things are happening! A new renewable energy study sets the record straight (again): Switching to 100 percent renewable energy is far more attainable than imagined and could immediately reduce energy prices. Also, California will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, the U.S.'s first freshwater wind farm will finally get built, and scientists discover a process of destroying "forever chemicals." All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, exclusively for supporting subscribers below. | Read the full story: | Sign up now to read the full story and get access to…
(2022-08-27). Conversaciones con Fidel Castro: Los Peligros de una Guerra Nuclear. globalizacion.ca 
Nota Introductoria | A partir del 12 de octubre de 2010 hasta el día 15 del mismo mes, sostuve amplias y detalladas conversaciones con Fidel Castro en La Habana relacionadas con los peligros de una guerra nuclear, la crisis económica mundial …
