(2022-10-08). White House Says Biden's 'Armageddon' Comment Not Based on New Intelligence. news.antiwar.com White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said there is no new intelligence suggesting Russia was deploying nuclear weapons. She was speaking with reporters about President Joe Biden's statement that the US and Russia are approaching armageddon. The comment raised alarms of a potential nuclear war between NATO and Russia.Biden warned that the world is closer …
(2022-10-08). IMF Predicts Global Economy to Lose $4 Trillion. indybay.org The global economy is more fragile noted IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
(2022-10-08). Half of Ukrainian 2023 budget dedicated to NATO proxy war against Russia. wsws.org The proposed budget underlines the reactionary nature of the Zelensky government, which is dedicated to the NATO proxy war with Russia and austerity and poverty for the working class.
(2022-10-08). Report: US Special Operations Forces are on the Ground in Ukraine. popularresistance.org US special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine as part of a broad covert operation that includes CIA personnel, *The Intercept* reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed US intelligence and military officials. | The report said that the US withdrew its CIA and special operations assets from Ukraine shortly before Russia's invasion, although one US official said the CIA "never completely left." | The CIA initially predicted that Kyiv would fall quickly to Russia, but after it became clear that wouldn't happen, the Biden administration sent its covert assets back into Ukraine.
(2022-10-08). Can Europe Turn A Blind Eye To Possible US Role In Pipeline Blasts? popularresistance.org The sabotage of the two Nord Stream pipelines leaves Europeans certain to be much poorer and colder this winter, and was an act of international vandalism on an almost unimaginable scale. The attacks severed Russian gas supplies to Europe and caused the release of enormous quantities of methane gas, the prime offender in global warming. | This is why no one is going to take responsibility for the crime — and most likely no one will ever be found definitively culpable. | Nonetheless, the level of difficulty and sophistication in setting off blasts at three separate locations on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipeli…
(2022-10-08). A Radical Internationalist Perspective Is Not A Luxury. popularresistance.org Many eyebrows have been raised as a result of the surge to power of neo-fascists in Italy. Unfortunately, our community seemingly has the eyebrows of Whoopy Goldberg (meaning none) and thus far, the response has been radio silence. This is nothing new; since the Compromise of 1954 (not unlike the companion Compromise of 1850, which actually strengthened enslavers—contrary to advertisement—and instigated war) where in return for anti-Jim Crow concessions, tossed overboard were the internationalists among us– Paul Robeson in the first place– many of our leading organizations and intellectuals have ste…
(2022-10-08). The Most Dangerous Situation That Humanity Has Ever Faced. popularresistance.org Since 1947, the Doomsday Clock has measured the likelihood of a human-made catastrophe, namely to warn the world against the possibility of a nuclear holocaust. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who attend to this clock, originally set the device at seven minutes to midnight, with midnight being, essentially, the end of the world. The farthest that the clock has been from midnight was in 1991, when it was set at 17 minutes from midnight. The closest to midnight that the clock has been is now. Since 2020, the clock has sat at 'doom's doorstep' — 100 seconds from midnight. The motivation for this alarmin…
(2022-10-08). Who Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipelines? popularresistance.org A pair of natural gas pipelines, Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2, which were built to transport natural gas underwater through the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, were sabotaged in a series of explosions on September 26. | These suspicious attacks came mere hours before NATO members Norway, Denmark, and Poland officially opened their own natural gas pipeline, called the Baltic Pipe, which was built with European Union funding in order to compete with Nord Stream. | The Nord Stream pipelines are operated by company that is majority owned by Russia's state gas giant Gazprom. Authorities in Norway and Denmark hav…
(2022-10-08). Friday 10/14: "Defuse Nuclear War!" Say "NO" to Nukes! indybay.org 12 Noon: Senator Feinstein's Office, One Post St., SF | 1 PM: Senator Padilla's Office, 333 Bush St., SF…
(2022-10-08). European Political Community summit pledges to escalate war on Russia. wsws.org Even as US President Biden admitted that the NATO war with Russia threatens to unleash nuclear Armageddon, 44 European countries met and pledged to escalate the war.
(2022-10-08). Sri Lankan workers and youth support October 16 SEP meeting on nuclear war danger. wsws.org "The war in Ukraine affects every aspect of the lives of people in the world—from children to the elderly. But I also believe that this war can be stopped by uniting the working people of the world against it."
(2022-10-08). Multiple explosions rock Kharkiv in Eastern Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — A series of explosions rocked the Eastern Ukraine city of Kharkiv early Saturday, sending towering plumes of illuminated smoke in the sky and triggering a series of secondary explosions in the country's second-largest city.
(2022-10-08). North Korea says its missile tests were 'self-defense'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — North Korea said on Saturday that its latest missile launches were carried out in self-defense against direct military threats from the United States.
(2022-10-08). Russian Army General Surovikin Appointed Commander Of Special Military Operation. southfront.org 
Army General S. Surovikin | Cadre changes continue in the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry. Sources close to the Russian Defense Ministry reported that according to available information, Army General Surovikin has been appointed commander of a special military operation that Russia is conducting in the former Ukrainian territories. | Earlier, on September 24, 2022, the Defense Ministry announced that Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev was appointed to…
(2022-10-08). Putin, Zelensky reportedly agree to attend G20 summit in Bali. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — A media report indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are likely to attend the upcoming G20 summit to be held in Indonesia.
(2022-10-08). Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The Kerch bridge from Russia to Crimea has been hit by a massive explosion on the span that carries railway traffic.
(2022-10-08). Iran ready to attract Russian capital in oil, gas projects. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Oil Minister announced the readiness of the Iranian administration to attract the capital of Russians in the oil and gas sector.
(2022-10-08). Explosion hits key bridge linking Crimea to Russia (+VIDEOS). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The Kerch bridge from Russia to Crimea has been hit by a massive explosion on the span that carries railway traffic.
(2022-10-08). Volker Tschapke: China is the only country that has a good idea for the next five or ten years. ecns.cn Volker Tschapke, president of the Prussian Society, praised China's significant achievements in man…
(2022-10-08). (Red Star over China in the New Era) Lu Yajuan: The gap between China and the West is narrowing. ecns.cn Lu Yajuan, executive director of the Entrepreneurship Foundation of Chinese Students in Europe said she is impressed by China's development and the gap between China and the West is narrowing and China's even catching up.
(2022-10-08). Xinjiang-related draft decision "intends to contain China": diplomat. ecns.cn The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday rejected a Xinjiang-related draft decision, which a Chinese envoy in Geneva described as "with real intention to take advantage of UN human rights bodies to interfere in China's internal affairs and use Xinjiang-related issues to contain China."
(2022-10-08). China sees 422 million domestic trips during National Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw 422 million domestic trips nationwide during the seven-day national holiday, a year-on-year decrease of 18.2 percent, equivalent to 60.7 percent in the same period of 2019, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2022-10-08). China's squid fishing activity responsible. ecns.cn China has been participating in high seas squid fishing under a regulatory framework, and its aquaculture industry has made increasing contributions to global food security, according to a fishery expert.
(2022-10-08). Rupert Hoogewerf: More world-class entrepreneurs will emerge in China. ecns.cn Rupert Hoogewerf is renowned in China as the founder of the China Rich List. He thinks that more continuous support for young entrepreneurs is needed. And he hopes some of them will become the next Elon Musk or Apple.
(2022-10-08). Alexey Beloshitskiy: China has demonstrated great leadership both at home and abroad. ecns.cn Alexey Beloshitskiy, executive director of Big Data Storage and Analysis Center of Moscow State University said China has truly become…
(2022-10-08). Autumn colors add beauty to rice field in N China. ecns.cn Golden rice harvest and a crimson red wetland covered with blossoming seepweed add beauty to rice field in the fall in Panjin, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(2022-10-08). Ei Sun OH: China's future economic development is important to the world. ecns.cn Ei Sun OH, principal advisor of the Pacific Research Center in Malaysia, has paid attention to China's achievements concerning poverty alleviation and environmental protection in the past decade. He also expects his optimism for China's future.
(2022-10-08). (Red Star Over China in the New Era) Qianping Shi: The 20th CPC National Congress will open a new chapter of realizing Chinese dream. ecns.cn Qianping Shi, Chairman of DMI Industrial Group, seeks to utilize internationalization and localization to contribute to China's economic development. He believes the 20th CPC National Congress will open a new chapter of realizing Chinese dream.
(2022-10-08). Josef Mahoney: China will meet global challenges better than others. ecns.cn Josef Mahoney, professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, has witnessed China's achievements in digitization, poverty elimination, and green development. Though the world faces challenges, he's confident in China's future.
(2022-10-08). Picturesque hot springs bubbling in NW China. ecns.cn A photographer captured hot springs bubbling out of rockets in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Northeastern Qinghai Province.
(2022-10-08). Gal Luft: China will catch up with the West in innovation. ecns.cn China will reach a much higher level of innovation than the West and become a global leader, says Gal Luft, co-director of the Washington-based think tank IAGS.
(2022-10-08). Patriotic film leads China's holiday box office. ecns.cn Patriotic action film "Home Coming" dominated China's box office during the National Day holiday which concluded Friday, garnering 1.02 billion yuan (about 144 million U.S. dollars).
(2022-10-08). Marco Cepik: China's successes are made under the leadership of the CP. ecns.cn Marco Cepik, Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul used to say that economic results and social results are related to…
(2022-10-08). (Red Star over China in the New Era) Marco Cepik: China's successes are made under the leadership of the CPC. ecns.cn Marco Cepik, Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul used to say that economic results and social results are related to the institutions. And in China, huge economic success and social success are made under the leadership of the CPC.
(2022-10-08). China sends two satellites into space via offshore rocket launch. ecns.cn China successfully launched two test satellites from a launch platform in the Yellow Sea on Friday, via a Long March-11 carrier rocket.
(2022-10-08). Bala Ramasamy: China has everything that is required for a great future. ecns.cn Bala Ramasamy, Professor of Economics at CEIBS has been living in China for more than 10 years. He praised China's digital transformation and said this country has everything that is required for a great future so he is fully confident in it.
(2022-10-08). Stunning photos taken by Chinese taikonauts from Tiangong space station. ecns.cn China Manned Space Station recently released a new batch of photos taken by China's Shenzhou-14 taikonauts.
(2022-10-08). Tax, fee incentives a strong boost to economy. ecns.cn China has ramped up its tax and fee incentives and supporting policies to enterprises, a move that has not only offered a "timely rain" to companies in financial drought but also served as a shot in the arm for the economy.
(2022-10-08). (Red Star over China in the New Era) Alexey Beloshitskiy: China has demonstrated great leadership both at home and abroad. ecns.cn Alexey Beloshitskiy, executive director of the Big Data Storage and Analysis Center of Moscow State University said China has truly become internationalized and demonstrated great leadership both at home and abroad. He said, "China has some great prospects."
(2022-10-08). Marco Cepik: China's successes are made under the leadership of the CPC. ecns.cn Marco Cepik, Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul used to say that economic results and social results are related to…
(2022-10-08). Picturesque autumn views in China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Autumn has brought a new color to Xianmi Forest Park, the largest natural forest area in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2022-10-08). Dozens of Jewish Settlers Attack Palestinian School in Occupied West Bank. orinocotribune.com Dozens of Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian school in the town of Hawarah, south of Nablus on Tuesday, hours after another settler mob clashed with Palestinian inhabitants in the town's streets, The New Arab reported. | "Around 8: 20 in the morning, Israeli settlers broke into the schoolyard and attacked a teacher and two students," Eyad Awad, the coordinator for the Palestinian education ministry in the southern Nablus region based in Hawarah, told The New Arab. | t.co/HPebOlcgQL — IMEU (@theIMEU)
(2022-10-08). Realizan gala de homenaje al Che Guevara en Santa Clara. cubadebate.cu El pueblo de Santa Clara rindió homenaje al comandante argentino-cubano Ernesto Che Guevara con una gala artística, en recordación del aniversario 55 de su asesinato en Bolivia. En una tribuna emplazada frente al Teatro La Caridad en el entorno del parque Leoncio Vidal, un elenco de músicos locales y de la nación expusieron su arte frente a un público diverso.
(2022-10-08). Denuncian asesinato de otro líder social en el Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net La víctima fue identificada como Edinson Murillo Ararat, quien era miembro de la Guardia Cimarrona e integraba el Concejo Comunitario de Cuenca.
(2022-10-08). Che: La sensibilidad tras el mito. cubadebate.cu Mucho se habla del guerrillero, internacionalista y revolucionario ferviente que fue el Che. Su imagen es de las más difundidas en múltiples soportes. Pero, øqué sabemos del hombre y de su proceso de crecimiento tras del mito? Este 2022 se conmemoran 55 años del asesinato de Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, un ser humano que, al partir de este mundo, dejó inculcada en no pocos su fe en el hombre nuevo.
(2022-10-08). Palestina condena asesinato de dos jóvenes por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net Autoridades responsabilizaron al Gobierno israelí por la escalada de violencia contra los palestinos.
(2022-10-08). Kroger workers furious after union claims sellout contract passed on fourth revote. wsws.org This was the fourth vote on the same concessionary contract negotiated by the union. Wage increases will be well under the inflation rate and Kroger will now have the ability to cut wages by slashing hours.
(2022-10-08). Interest rate hikes leading to recession, UN says. wsws.org In its annual report issued earlier this week the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said that after a "recovery" in 2021, "the world economy is in the midst of cascading and multiplying crises."
(2022-10-08). Will Lehman: "Oppose threats to Stellantis Warren Truck Plant workers' jobs!" wsws.org "I call on all workers to oppose this attack on the workers at Warren Truck and mobilize in defense of their jobs," Lehman said.
(2022-10-08). Online events w) Fred Hampton, Jr., Jenny Brown, Robin Hahnel, Richard Heinberg and others. indybay.org Here are some 10 online events taking place over the next 2 weeks (and starting early tomorrow morning, 10/7), featuring people such as Fred Hampton, Jr., Judith Le Blanc, Jonathan Taplin, Jenny Brown, Robin Hahnel, Kate Booth, Richard Heinberg, David Camfield, Cynthia Kaufman, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada, Australia, and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2022-10-08). Africa steps up counterinsurgency efforts. journal-neo.org 
Improving the fight against terrorist groups continues to be a major challenge for a significant number of countries in Africa. After the defeat of radical Islamists in the Middle East, they refocused on the Dark Continent, moving leadership, units and assets to West Africa to make the region a new stronghold of Islamism. Terrorists regularly …
(2022-10-08). AVA Summit Bans Press Office for First Time, Disavows Support for Direct Action. indybay.org The Animal Liberation Press Office won't have a chance to see all of you at the upcoming AVA Animal Rights Conference in Washington DC later this month.
(2022-10-08). Saturday 10/8: Free virtual screening of "My Jerusalem" indybay.org
(2022-10-08). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Delhi University teachers strike to defend jobs; Punjab power distribution workers protest privatisation; Australia: Hydro Tasmania workers strike for higher pay; Western Australian public hospital nurses plan to strike.
(2022-10-08). Thailand mourns lives lost in childcare center mass shooting. ecns.cn Thailand on Friday mourned victims of a mass shooting at a childcare center in northeastern Nong Bua Lamphu province, which has led to at least 37 deaths, most of them children.
(2022-10-08). We need an Enlightenment 2.0: On Misguided Colonial and Gender Policy. indybay.org Colonial knowledge was imposed by force. The West has set our planet on fire. To extinguish it, we need all archives of knowledge with their different references to the world. We cannot do it any other way. Therefore, it is urgent to initiate a paradigmatic change in education, not only in Germany, to correct this deplorable state of affairs.
(2022-10-08). 10/7 LEE SIU HIN – Poison Ivy: Rupert Murdoch''s U.S. State-Sponsored Global Propaganda Ma. indybay.org How a public privately run neocon/CIA far-right top-down propaganda machine destabilized other countries and served U.S./Western empire building…
(2022-10-08). Alameda County Sheriff Drones Flew Over the Solano Stroll. indybay.org In September, the next door cities of Berkeley and Albany hold a street fair called the Solano Stroll, along the avenue that crosses both cities. The event attracts thousands of people.
(2022-10-08). Iran ready to win AFC Futsal Asian Cup title. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iran are confident of defending their AFC Futsal Asian Cup title when they go up against perennial rivals Japan in the final on Saturday.
(2022-10-08). Jews. In Their Own Words: A propaganda play on "left anti-Semitism" wsws.org The dramatis personae is a roll call of conspirators in the right-wing campaign against Jeremy Corbyn and any left movement within and outside the Labour Party.
(2022-10-08). After WestRock paper mill workers in Alabama reject second contract, company enforces lockout. wsws.org Five hundred workers at the Mahrt Mill paper mill in Cottonton, Alabama, were locked out Thursday by multinational conglomerate WestRock, which operates the mill.
(2022-10-08). Spox. slams US for imposing news anti-Iranian sanction. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani slammed US actions in imposing news anti-Iranian sanctions and said that sanctions are considered the basis of United States Human Rights.
(2022-10-08). National unity, cohesion necessary to deal with enemy's plots. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi described national unity and cohesion as a necessary need to deal with the enemy's plots against the nation and the country.
(2022-10-08). Irrigation projects get world heritage designation. ecns.cn Four historical Chinese irrigation sites were recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures on Thursday, bringing the total number of Chinese projects on the list to 30, the Ministry of Water Resources said.
(2022-10-08). Another tragic death at Stellantis Sterling Stamping. wsws.org A worker said that rather than send workers home to allow them time to grieve, management actually increased the speed of the production line following McAuliffe's death.
(2022-10-08). Link btw assaults on embassies, West's support undeniable. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — In reaction to the attacks on Iran's embassies in some European countries, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said that the link between such assaults and the West's political support for rioters is undeniable.
(2022-10-08). Turkish fighter jets attack N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — News sources on Friday night reported that Turkey's fighter jets targeted northern Iraq.
(2022-10-08). Raeisi officially marks beginning of new academic year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi participated in a ceremony at Alzahra University to mark the start of the academic year.
(2022-10-08). Weak US jobs report not weak enough: Financial markets plunge. wsws.org The jobs report for September showed a major decline in job-creation and a further fall in real wages. But for the financial markets, this was not enough.
(2022-10-08). New York City declares state of emergency amid rising influx of asylum seekers. ecns.cn New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency on Friday in response to a record-breaking influx of asylum seekers into the city, mostly from the southern border of the United States.
(2022-10-08). CDC deepens COVID-19 cover-up, switches to weekly reporting of cases and deaths. wsws.org Coming just before what is tipped to be another devastating surge of the pandemic across the US this fall and winter, the move is a major escalation of the Biden administration's homicidal "forever COVID" policy.
(2022-10-08). Everyone Under the Sun Rally & Festival in Sacramento October 11. indybay.org power is at risk in CA because special interests don't want clean, affordable electric energy for communities and have been trying to tax it at the Capitol the rally lets them know people need to be treated equitably and don't want the tax.
(2022-10-08). ICAO to realize net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. ecns.cn The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Friday announced that it has reached an agreement on a goal of net-zero carbon emissions for international flights by 2050 at its Montreal headquarters in Canada.
(2022-10-08). The lies, distortions and half-truths in rail unions' joint video statement against "misinformation" wsws.org The video by BLET President Dennis Pierce and SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson was the latest of attempts by the unions to try to recapture control of the narrative over the contract in the face of massive opposition.
(2022-10-08). Iran, Venezuela keen on developing cooperation in gas field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The CEO of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company and the Vice President of Venezuela Oil Company in gas affairs met and discussed cooperation in the field of gas and equipment supply.
(2022-10-08). African Bishops Call for Debt Relief and Aid to Address Multiple Crises. indybay.org G7 and African finance leaders should work together to remove the heavy burdens of debts in Africa, Catholic bishops and other faith leaders from the region said in Accra, Ghana, at the end of a two-day meeting.
(2022-10-08). Mahsa Amini's death caused by illness: probe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Iran's Legal Medicine Organization said that Mahsa Amini's controversial death was caused by an illness rather than alleged blows to the head or other vital body organs.
(2022-10-08). Underhanded History of the USA. indybay.org From Grade 5, many schools are becoming binary and anti-racist. | "Attitude instead of Education" is by Willy Meyer.
(2022-10-08). Saturday 10/8: Break the Mold: Free Education for All / Free Health Care for All ! indybay.org Technology Center, Room T-415 | San José City College | 2201 Moorpark Avenue | San José, CA 95128…
(2022-10-08). 11 dead, 38 injured in India due to bus accident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — At least 11 were killed and 38 injured after a bus in Maharashtra's Nashik district was rammed by a truck early on Saturday morning.
(2022-10-08). Class tensions mount in wake of rejection of Chile's draft constitution. wsws.org The overwhelming vote to reject the constitution represents a popular rebuke to the pseudo-left coalition government and its acquiescence to every demand of international finance capital.
(2022-10-08). Thursday 10/6: Hundreds to Participate in Dream Beyond Bars and Borders Street Action to Demand End to Vi. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza (also called Frank H. Ogawa Plaza), Oakland…
(2022-10-08). Endless Australian university union betrayals result in election debacle. wsws.org While the incumbent NTEU leadership scraped back into office with small votes, "opposition" groups failed in their bankrupt appeals to "rebuild" or "renew" the discredited union.
(2022-10-08). Rent Strike: Solidarity and Repression at Renew on Merritt. indybay.org The Renew on Merritt Tenant Council formed in June, 2022 and began organizing with Tenant and Neighborhood Councils (TANC) to demand repairs and lower rent from landlord Kennedy Wilson. In August, Kennedy Wilson sold the building to FPA Multifamily, and the tenants launched a rent strike. The cops and the armed guards arrived a few weeks later. Why?>
(2022-10-08). Iran summons Danish envoy over lack of security for diplomats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Denmark's ambassador to Tehran to officially protest over a lack of security for Iran's embassy and its diplomats.
(2022-10-08). Rank-and-file Ontario education worker denounces union bureaucracy's bogus "Why vote yes!" campaign. wsws.org The main thrust of the OSBCU leadership's campaign was that education support workers should vote "yes" for a strike to prevent any job action from taking place.
(2022-10-08). To fight COVID-19, Michigan educators must build independent rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Educators could wield enormous power to fight COVID-19 if united in struggle with autoworkers, railroad and airline workers, Amazon workers, healthcare workers, and meatpackers, all of whom are also continuing to catch COVID-19 at work.
(2022-10-08). Wednesday 10/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2022-10-08). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge links millions of households in three cities. ecns.cn 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
(2022-10-08). Friday 10/28: Halloween San Francisco Critical Mass bike ride. indybay.org Gather at Justin Herman plaza – near Embarcadero BART…
(2022-10-08). Former police officer massacres 38 people, including 24 children, in Thailand. wsws.org The horrific attack has shocked millions of people and raised questions about the militarised police and army, a growing drug epidemic and social tensions that have reached a breaking point.
(2022-10-08). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 08. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, October 8.
(2022-10-08). Blue Angels of Death buzz over Oakland today. indybay.org Blue Angels Of Death:…
(2022-10-08). Thursday 10/6: South Bay Indigenous Solidarity general meeting. indybay.org Via Zoom. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuCuqz4iH9YWQ1VB0khUvgEr_zxugXaz…
(2022-10-08). Saturday 10/15: Elections Forum. indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95116 | (Access Parking lot from North 21st Street)…
(2022-10-08). GM workers in Silao, Mexico speak out after co-worker loses his leg. wsws.org Deeply stirred by the accident, active and former workers of the Silao plant reached out to the World Socialist Web Site to register their anger, describe safety concerns and condemn the new and so-called Independent Union (SINTTIA) for its bankrupt response.
(2022-10-08). Australia: Nurses' union promotes New South Wales Labor election campaign. wsws.org Despite the token character of Labor's proposed measures, which would do nothing to resolve a healthcare meltdown, New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association leader Shaye Candish hailed "a fantastic announcement."
(2022-10-08). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 8. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, October 8.
(2022-10-08). Fundación de la UH presenta incubadora especializada en seguridad alimentaria. cubadebate.cu Para impulsar proyectos y emprendimientos de base tecnológica, con un impacto económico, social y ambiental, fue presentada este viernes por la Fundación Universitaria de Innovación y Desarrollo de la Universidad de La Habana la metodología de una incubadora especializada en seguridad alimentaria.
(2022-10-08). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en el centro de Cuba y la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado, y se nublará en la tarde en localidades del interior y sur del centro, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, principalmente en el sur de Matanzas, Cienfuegos y Sancti Spíritus, los que abarcarán la Isla de la Juventud en la noche. En el resto del territorio nacional las precipitaciones serán aisladas.
(2022-10-08). Díaz-Canel: "Hay que darlo todo por el pueblo" cubadebate.cu Como ha hecho día tras día durante las últimas dos semanas, desde antes del paso del huracán Ian, Díaz-Canel encabezó este viernes el chequeo de las acciones para resarcirnos de los daños ocasionados por este. Nuevamente intercambio con los consejos de defensa provinciales de La Habana, Artemisa y Pinar del Río, que aún continúan en fase recuperativa.
(2022-10-08). Sin mucho material, pero con solidaridad. cubadebate.cu Es cierto que ha pasado una semana del desastre pero en La Coloma queda mucho por hacer y aún hay salitre y azufre mezclados con tierra por todas partes. Quizás, para quien no vive en un pueblo cercano a la costa, cueste imaginarse de lo que hablo pero simula un derrame de petróleo, un pantano de arenas negras.
(2022-10-08). Finaliza segunda Cumbre Humanitaria por la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El senador Iván Cepeda declaró que se trata de ir acabando con la dinámica de la violencia, el conflicto armado y el asedio a las poblaciones en los territorios.
(2022-10-08). Presidente cubano supervisa recuperación en Pinar del Río tras Ian. telesurtv.net El mandatario Díaz-Canel sostuvo un encuentro con las autoridades de la provincia de Pinar del Río.
(2022-10-08). ONU denuncia crítica situación de cárceles en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, más de 300 personas fallecieron en prisiones durante estos últimos años en el país.
(2022-10-08). Nueva encuesta muestra ventaja de Lula sobre Bolsonaro para balotaje en Brasil. cubadebate.cu Una nueva pesquisa de la encuestadora Datafolha mostró este viernes que el candidato a la Presidencia de Brasil por el Partido de los Trabajadores, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, cuenta con el 53 por ciento de los votos válidos de cara a la segunda vuelta que se realizará el próximo 30 de octubre. El sondeo indicó que Lula le ganaría al actual mandatario del país.
(2022-10-08). Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación máxima de 1257 MW en el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 1432 MW a las 19: 10 horas, coincidiendo con la hora pico, de ellos 118 MW por los daños ocasionados por el huracán Ian. Para esta jornada se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2013 MW y una demanda máxima de 3200 MW, para un déficit de 1187 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1257 MW en este horario.
(2022-10-08). Omara Portuondo compartirá escena con Natalia Lafourcade en prestigioso escenario de Nueva York. cubadebate.cu Omara Portuondo unirá su voz con Lafourcade para interpretar temas de su más reciente álbum, compuesto por 12 canciones, inspiradas en diferentes experiencias de vida. Se trata de "una pieza que honra la vulnerabilidad, la vida y la muerte, la feminidad, la naturaleza, lo místico, el amor y el desamor", según la propia autora.
(2022-10-08). Primer ministro se reúne con integrantes de misión diplomática cubana en Francia. cubadebate.cu "Tenemos un total convencimiento de que superaremos las actuales dificultades, movilizados junto a nuestro pueblo para encontrar soluciones", afirmó el primer ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, durante un encuentro en la embajada con integrantes de la misión estatal en Francia, tras cumplir una amplia gira por países asiáticos.
(2022-10-08). Preparan Festival de Teatro y Circo en Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Artistas circenses y teatrales se darán cita desde el próximo 14 de octubre en el evento de su tipo más importante de Colombia.
(2022-10-08). Rusia acoge reunión informal de jefes de Estado de la CEI. telesurtv.net Putin señaló que en 2021 "el intercambio comercial entre Rusia y los países de la CEI aumentó en un 30 por ciento".
(2022-10-08). Estampida humana y represión deja un muerto en fútbol argentino. telesurtv.net El gobernador de la provincia de Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof cuestionó la Policía y ordenó apartar al jefe del operativo.
(2022-10-08). Celebran primer matrimonio igualitario en Granma. cubadebate.cu La vida de Alberto y José dio el giro de 180 grados por el que tanto soñaron. Este martes firmaron ante notario, la unión oficial en matrimonio, primero que ocurre en la provincia de Granma, luego de aprobarse el nuevo Código de las Familias en Cuba. Sellan de esa manera un proceso que ahora les ofrece responsabilidades ante alguna situación de los cónyuges.
(2022-10-08). Designan a Raquel Buenrostro como secretaria de Economía en México. telesurtv.net López Obrador destacó que Buenrostro ha tenido un buen desempeño y que es una servidora pública ejemplar.
(2022-10-08). Juez suspende, indefinidamente, ley que prohíbe el aborto en Ohio. cubadebate.cu Un juez de Ohio, en Estados Unidos, bloqueó indefinidamente una ley estatal que prohíbe el aborto después de las seis semanas de gestación. El fallo de este viernes extiende así una suspensión temporal anterior, que expiraba la próxima semana, y permite llevar a cabo el procedimiento hasta las 20 semanas de embarazo.
(2022-10-08). Arabia Saudita aumenta el precio del petróleo a EE.UU. telesurtv.net La compañía saudí subió a EE.UU. 0,2 dólares por barril como reflejo del estado de las relaciones bilaterales.
(2022-10-08). Presidente de Venezuela no desestima adelanto de elecciones. telesurtv.net "Elecciones en el 2024 ó antes (…) Lo cierto es que nosotros estamos preparados para que cuando haya elecciones salir a una gran victoria popular", dijo el mandatario.
(2022-10-08). Senado colombiano aprueba reforma tributaria en primer debate. telesurtv.net Esta reforma está enmarcada dentro de la protección de la economía como parte de las promesas del Pacto Histórico.
(2022-10-08). El Caribe y Centroamérica alerta ante paso de tormenta tropical. telesurtv.net Los gobiernos correspondientes instan a la ciudadanía a mantenerse informada por los canales oficiales de información.
(2022-10-08). Cerca de .000 uruguayos exigen mayor presupuesto educacional. telesurtv.net La concentración ocupó más de dos cuadras de la Avenida 18 de Julio, la calle más importante de Montevideo.
(2022-10-08). Juez suspende ley que prohíbe el aborto en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La activista Sara Goldman, indicó que aproximadamente 1 de cada 3 mujeres ha perdido el acceso a servicios de aborto en su estado.
(2022-10-08). Rusia denuncia ante ONU que EE.UU. sigue saqueando petróleo sirio. telesurtv.net Autoridades de Siria han denunciado que EE.UU. roba el 80 por ciento de la producción de petróleo del país.
(2022-10-08). øQué mensajes dejó el Che Guevara a los jóvenes. telesurtv.net El Che instó a los jóvenes a "ser el ejemplo donde se puedan mirar los hombres y mujeres de edad más avanzada que han perdido cierto entusiasmo juvenil".
(2022-10-08). Corea del Norte dice que pruebas de misiles son autodefensivas. telesurtv.net Corea del Norte criticó la postura de EE.UU. de impedir que el país asiático ejerza su derecho a la autodefensa.
(2022-10-08). Presidente boliviano advierte sobre intentos de desestabilización. telesurtv.net El mandatario llamó a la unidad para evitar cualquier intento que busque reeditar el golpe de Estado de 2019 en el país.
(2022-10-08). Nueva encuesta mantiene ventaja de Lula para balotaje en Brasil. telesurtv.net El sondeo refiere que, tanto en votos válidos como en intención de voto, Lula le ganaría a Bolsonaro en la segunda vuelta.
(2022-10-08). Organizaciones sindicales exigen subidas salariales en España. telesurtv.net La negociación salarial fue detenida en mayo, cuando fue rechazada la propuesta de los sindicatos de una subida del 3 por ciento.
(2022-10-08). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 8 de octubre de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-08). FAO: precios de alimentos bajan por sexto mes consecutivo. telesurtv.net La FAO indicó que en septiembre el precio de los aceites vegetales bajó al 6,6 por ciento, mientras incrementó el de los cereales al 1,5 por ciento.
(2022-10-08). Gobierno haitiano autoriza la intervención militar extranjera. telesurtv.net La resolución sobre la intervención militar genero críticas en organizaciones y personalidades que consideran que está en juego la soberanía del país.
(2022-10-08). Alistan los XXIV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Los organizadores informaron que se han realizado remodelaciones en las instalaciones que acogerán las competencias.
(2022-10-08). Saturday 10/22: El Salvador event. indybay.org At Accion Latina, 2958 24th Street (btw Harrison and Alabama Streets), San Francisco…
(2022-10-08). WorkWeek On LA SEIU 399 Organzing Struggles, Democracy & Business Unionism. indybay.org The struggle in Los Angeles SEIU 399 was central to the Justice For Janitors campaign. The workers however who led this struggle faced a struggle to continue the fight for the membership when they won control of the Local through the Multi-Racial Alliance. Prior to the AFL-CIO convention in LA they had a sit-in at their offices. The International sent in SEIU president's aid Bill Fletcher to end the sit-in. He promised that they would get control of the local but as soon as the sit-in ended they sold the building and merged the local into SEIU 1877.
(2022-10-08). Puerto Rico mantiene 67 escuelas clausuradas tras huracán Fiona. telesurtv.net Se han registrado diversas emergencias o desastres que han provocado largas interrupciones y atrasos en las clases.
(2022-10-07). 100% -Powered Town Left Virtually Unscathed After Hurricane. popularresistance.org Hurricane Ian caused mass destruction to Southwest Florida, taking dozens of lives and leaving millions without power. But in the midst of devastation, a small -powered community was left virtually unscathed — despite being just 12 miles northeast of hard-hit Fort Myers. | Babcock Ranch is a -powered town with roughly 2,000 homes and more than 700,000 panels. Homes and businesses in Babcock are built to be energy efficient and weather resistant, many of them constructed with durable insulated panels meant to withstand Florida's extreme weather. Many residents have additional panels and…
(2022-10-07). 'Now, All Of You Are Azov'. popularresistance.org This September, a delegation of the Ukrainian neo-Nazi-led Azov movement arrived in the United States, at a time when myth making about the far-right network's "depoliticization" had reached a fever pitch. By this time, the New York Times had ceased referring to Azov as "openly neo-Nazi," and was referring to the ultra-nationalist organization as "celebrated." | Since news broke of Azov's US tour, more information has come to light about the ultra-nationalist organization's outreach in the country, including efforts by Azov to reverse Congress' ban on supplying it with arms and training. | The Azov delegation inc…
(2022-10-07). Advocates Cheer Biden Move To Pardon Marijuana Convictions. popularresistance.org Reasserting that "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he is planning to issue an executive order pardoning everyone convicted of low-level marijuana possession, a move that drew applause from drug policy reform advocates. | "Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives—for conduct that is legal in many states. That's before you address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction," Biden—who as recently as 2019 called cannabis a "gateway drug"—tweeted. "Today, we begin to…
(2022-10-07). How Did A Hurricane Kill Over 100 People In Florida? popularresistance.org Over 100 people are dead in Florida after Hurricane Ian ripped through the state, making landfall on September 28 as a Category 4 storm. Over 202,000 Florida homes and businesses are still without power. The hurricane caused damage that Biden claimed could rank as "the worst in the nation's history," with economic damage that could cost up to $75 billion—possibly among the five costliest storms in US history. | The death toll combined with the imagery of utter destruction paints a harrowing picture of the fate of Floridians after this storm. Cities such as Fort Myers were leveled, Sanibel Island completely…
(2022-10-07). Neo-Nazis In Dominican Republic Work To Prevent Solidarity With Haiti. popularresistance.org The deployment of dozens of Members of the National Police, in coordination with a smaller group of neo-Nazi militants, occupied the surroundings of the Independence Park of Santo Domingo on Thursday to block the realization of an act of solidarity with the mobilizations in Haiti against imperialist interference. The event had been convened by the National Popular Coordinator, which brings together dozens of Dominican social organizations. Under police protection, neo-Nazis chanted slogans calling for the murder of "the traitors," a term by which they commonly refer to human rights defenders and left-wing activis…
(2022-10-07). Packed House For First Community Commission For Public Safety And Accountability Meeting. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL – The first meeting of the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) took place on the evening of Thursday September 29 at Malcolm X College. The meeting was attended by almost 200 people, most of who were members or supporters of the Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) coalition. The CCPSA introduced itself to the community, set up committees to do its work, and elected Anthony Driver and Oswaldo Gomez as its president and vice president. The public comments were filled with support for the CCPSA and demands that the mayor and city council give the Interim…
(2022-10-07). Coal Workers In Australia Are Taking Their Destiny Into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org The coal industry is to Australia what the Second Amendment of the US Constitution (granting citizens the right to bear arms) is to the United States: it would be hard to imagine the country without it. With fossil fuels still accounting for 92 per cent of Australia's energy mix, including 29 per cent for coal in 2021, the industry is still vigorously defended by lobbies, even in parliamentary circles and the corridors of ministries. | Australia's conservative former prime minister Scott Morrison famously held up a piece of coal in Parliament in 2017, when he was finance minister, admonishing his colleagues not t…
(2022-10-07). Lebanon's Multidimensional Crisis. popularresistance.org Rania Khalek of BreakThrough News explains the various aspects of the crisis faced by Lebanon. Banks have been shut down following heist attempt by desperate account holders and electricity and telecom networks are crumbling. Most Lebanese are struggling to purchase essentials. | Meanwhile, the country is locked in a dangerous dispute with Israel over offshore gas fields — all of this while having no government.
(2022-10-07). Two Women Seek To Decolonize Thru-Paddle And Canoe. popularresistance.org Lake Itasca, MN — Embarking on a voyage to feminize and "decolonize" the wilderness, two women in a canoe have started their expedition down the entirety of the Mississippi River. Immigrant Indigenous Latina, Cory Maria Dack, who's also a transracial transnational adoptee, along with Espoir DelMain, a queer white woman are aiming to empower and inspire others to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. | On a sunny Sunday afternoon in August, friends and family gathered at the Mississippi Headwaters in northern Minnesota to witness the launch of Cory Dack and Espoir DelMain's 2,552 mile thru-paddle of th…
(2022-10-07). Did Uncle Sam Blow Up the Wrong Pipeline? globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). "Pipeline Terror": Nord Stream 2 Offers Germany a Date with Destiny. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Can Europe Afford to Turn a Blind Eye to Evidence of a US Role in Pipeline Blasts? globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Cuba's Families Code a Bold Step Forward for LGBTQ+ Rights in the Hemisphere. orinocotribune.com By Owen Schalk Sep 29, 2022 | Passed in a referendum with 67% of the vote, the law expands women's, children's, and gay and lesbian legal rights | On September 18, Cuban citizens abroad voted in a popular referendum on the country's proposed Families Code, a comprehensive revamp of social policy that includes some of the On September 25, citizens in Cuba voted, and on September 26, pres…
(2022-10-07). Is a Nuclear War Between Russia and NATO Possible? libya360.wordpress.com Mission Verdad The return to the moments of greatest tension during the Cold War is a fact, and the constant allusions to the use of nuclear weapons imply a catastrophic escalation of the international situation (Photo: Ronald Gutridge / U.S. Navy) The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine after the incorporation of the Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporozhie…
(2022-10-07). Vladimir Putin Speech on the Ascension Ceremony of Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaparozhye and Kherson as Integral Part of Russian Federation (Video + Transcript). orinocotribune.com Last Friday, September 30, a treaty signing ceremony of the accession of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, the Zaporozhye Region, and the Kherson Region to the Russian Federation took place in St George's Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. | Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech highlighting the historical and cultural lessons that have united the Russian people in times past, as well as glossing the historical mistake that divided them into different territories after the collapse of the Soviet Union. | Putin also highlighted the impudence and lies of the United…
(2022-10-07). The US is pushing the situation towards a clash of major nuclear powers. journal-neo.org 
With its actions in recent months, the United States is blatantly pushing the international situation towards a clash of major nuclear powers. This is true of Washington's blatantly provocative moves against both Russia and China. US officials continue to inflame the situation, intimidating their own and the world public with "imaginary nuclear threats" from Russia …
(2022-10-07). More than 50 antiwar actions Oct 15 — 23 — NO to U.S. wars! iacenter.org Back to the Streets Say NO to U.S. wars! Stop Washington's war moves toward Russia and China Stop endless wars: Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Palestine, everywhere Join us in protest during the week of Oct 15 — 22. Organize an action in your local area or join one. Today working people face escalating costs of food and energy, recession, growing insecurity and attacks on efforts to unionize. The continuing wars and military provocations have brought us to the brink of nuclear war. Yet, during this election period, imperialist foreign policy has been getting little attention. It is time for us to be back in the stre…
(2022-10-07). The US is Pushing the World Towards a Clash of Major Nuclear Powers. libya360.wordpress.com Valery Kulikov With its actions in recent months, the United States is blatantly pushing the international situation towards a clash of major nuclear powers. This is true of Washington's blatantly provocative moves against both Russia and China. US officials continue to inflame the situation, intimidating their own and the world public with "imaginary nuclear threats"…
(2022-10-07). The Imminent Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' Risk Highest Since Cuban Missile Crisis. news.antiwar.com President Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear "armageddon" is at its highest point since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, a rare admission of the danger his policy of supporting Ukraine in a war on Russia's border poses. Biden said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "not joking when he talks about the use …
(2022-10-07). Unable To Defend His Country, Zelensky Asks To Launch Nuclear War. southfront.org 
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(2022-10-07). Canada leads calls for Ukraine's NATO membership, joins US in recklessly downplaying nuclear war threat. wsws.org Underscoring that the imperialist powers are actively preparing for a nuclear conflict with Russia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Ottawa is preparing for all eventualities.
(2022-10-07). Biden warns of nuclear "Armageddon" as Zelensky calls for "preventive strikes" on Russia. wsws.org President Joe Biden said Thursday that the world is at risk of nuclear "Armageddon," implying that the rapid escalation of the war in Ukraine could lead to nuclear war between the United States and Russia.
(2022-10-07). Biden warns: Prepare for nuclear Armageddon. wsws.org The New York Times reports that President Biden told a group of billionaires at a fundraising event last night: "We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis."
(2022-10-07). Warmongering on the anniversary of German reunification. wsws.org For three decades, the anniversaries of German unification have been used to drum up support for military rearmament. Today, the ruling class is pushing ahead with its proxy war against Russia, accepting the danger of a nuclear catastrophe.
(2022-10-07). In Video: Ukrainian Military Column Under Fire In Kherson Region. southfront.org
(2022-10-07). North Korea fires missile over Japan for first time since 2017. wsws.org The US isolation and goading of Pyongyang has increased the destabilization of Northeast Asia.
(2022-10-07). Ukraine Passes 2023 Budget in Secret, Expects US To Cover Deficit. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's Rada approved a draft budget for 2023 in a closed session. The spending plan has a $30 billion deficit which Kiev largely expects to be covered by Washington. The White House has sent Ukraine tens of billions in aid since Russia invaded in February. Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the first deputy chairman of parliament's finance, tax …
(2022-10-07). "Now, All of You Are Azov": Ukrainian 'Neo-Nazis' Tour U.S. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Report: US Intelligence Believes Ukraine Was Behind Killing of Darya Dugina. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). CIA Strengthens Presence in Ukraine on Biden's Orders. orinocotribune.com A journalistic report by The Intercept has revealed that the CIA remains in Ukraine and that its operations, as well as the number of troops, have increased considerably since the middle of this year. Although the investigation is aimed at dismissing the Russian military operation, it has uncovered details regarding the actions of the US intelligence agency on Ukrainian soil. | One of those details is that the CIA has taken credit for Ukraine's latest gains on the battlefield, while downplaying its failures or poor predictions during the open war that began in February this year. For example, they had said that R…
(2022-10-07). Ukraine: U.S., NATO to Expand Arms Industry, Ramp Up Production. libya360.wordpress.com Gary Wilson The U.S. is sending Lockheed Martin HIMARS rocket launchers to Ukraine, like the one shown here at a military arms convention. War means industry. Wars are not fought with global supply chains that crisscross a world where production happens across borders and oceans. War means preparing an industrial base for armaments — from…
(2022-10-07). US Congressional leaders of both parties welcome members of neo-Nazi Azov Battalion to Washington. wsws.org The embrace of neo-Nazi's by both big business parties obliterates any notions that the US government is fighting for "democracy" or "human rights" in Ukraine, or anywhere else.
(2022-10-07). Congressional leaders of both parties welcome members of neo-Nazi Azov Battalion to Washington. wsws.org The embrace of neo-Nazis by both big business parties obliterates any notions that the US government is fighting for "democracy" or "human rights" in Ukraine, or anywhere else.
(2022-10-07). No weapons sent to Russia for Ukraine war: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto that Iran has not sent and nor will it send any weapons to Russia to use in the Ukraine war.
(2022-10-07). French refinery strikes defy Macron's policy of inflation and war. wsws.org The strike of Total and Exxon refinery workers in France is part of an international wave of strikes against the global surge of inflation amid the NATO war on Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-10-07). The Billionaire-Funded 'The Intercept' Reports That U.S. Intelligence Failed Because It Didn't Recognize How Corrupt Russia's Military Is. southfront.org 
By Eric Zuesse Though the U.S. Government spends about $1.5 trillion annually for the military — around half of that being…
(2022-10-07). OPEC+ Decision to Cut Oil Counteracts Europe's Idea of Price Cap on Russian Energy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Zelensky's Demand for the West to Nuke Russia Was Irresponsible but Not Credible. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Russia Warns of a "Direct Military Clash" with the U.S. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Zelensky Calls for NATO to Launch Preemptive Strike on Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). US admits Kiev killed Russian journalist Daria Dugina. infobrics.org But it remains silent about Western possible involvement in the crime.
(2022-10-07). Relations between Russia, China and Mongolia develop despite global instability. journal-neo.org 
Relations between Mongolia, Russia and China continue to develop successfully. The focal point of this process lies in the rational and considered decisions of national leaders. Mongolia, a landlocked country with a population of 3.4 million, interacts primarily with its neighbors along its land border, the PRC and the Russian Federation. During the Soviet era, …
(2022-10-07). African Energy Projects Face Western Pressure Whilst Russia, China Offer Cooperation. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan coop. doc. important in expanding ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's first vice president says that the trilateral Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan cooperation document plays an important role in the expansion of relations.
(2022-10-07). Russia negotiating oil, gas swaps with Iran: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Russia and Iran continue working out an option of oil and gas swaps, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak told reporters.
(2022-10-07). Forging Ahead, Renewing Momentum, Co-Building a More Robust China-SA Relationship. infobrics.org October 1st marks the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is a great pleasure to celebrate the occasion with our guests and friends from all walks of life both online and offline, in token of the friendship between China and South Africa…
(2022-10-07). 2,000-year-old bronze coins unearthed in China's Xi'an. ecns.cn A new batch of relics, including thousands of bronze coins, have been unearthed from the remains of a mint dating back more than 2,000 years in Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
(2022-10-07). China urges U.S. to end police violence against Black Americans during UN session. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat on Monday urged the U.S. to take concrete action to address systemic racism, racial discrimination and police violence in the country.
(2022-10-07). Xi encourages geological workers to play greater role in mineral exploration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged a team of geological workers in east China's Shandong Province to carry forward fine traditions and play a greater role in mineral resource exploration.
(2022-10-07). From 'Village on the Cliff' to 'Village of Happiness': Yi Ethnic Minority Embraces the Internet. ecns.cn A steel ladder and network cable have changed a small village. At an altitude of 1,400 meters, Atule'er in the Daliang Mountains of southwest China's Sichuan Province is known as "Village on the Cliff".
(2022-10-07). Dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformation in past decade. ecns.cn
(2022-10-07). RFB variable load power station in China's Dalian to start operation soon. ecns.cn The 100MW-class Redox flow batteries (RFB) variable load power station in Dalian, which has the largest power and capacity in the world, has recently come to the final stage of commissioning for synchronization and will be officially put into use in mid-October.
(2022-10-07). China re-elected as ITU council member. ecns.cn China was re-elected on Monday as a council member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations specialized agency.
(2022-10-06). Attempts to use Xinjiang-related issues to keep China down will get nowhere: spokesperson. ecns.cn and some other Western countries have been misinforming the public about Xinjiang and seeking political manipulation in the name of human rights simply to smear China's image and contain China's development.
(2022-10-07). Culture fact: keywords in China's Double Ninth Festival. ecns.cn
(2022-10-07). China made solid progress on elderly care over past decade: NHC. ecns.cn
(2022-10-07). China expects 5.75 mln railway passenger trips Monday. ecns.cn China is expected to see 5.75 million railway passenger trips on Monday, the third day of the weeklong National Day holiday, according to the national railway operator.
(2022-10-07). Foreign officials, experts wish 20th CPC National Congress success during celebrations of China's National Day. ecns.cn Foreign officials and experts expressed their good wishes for the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and eyed further cooperation.
(2022-10-07). Ceremony paying tribute to legendary ancestor held on Double Ninth Festival. ecns.cn A grand ceremony paying tribute to Huangdi, or the Yellow Emperor, a legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, was held at the Mausoleum of Huangdi in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Tuesday.
(2022-10-07). CPC top discipline inspection commission holds plenum. ecns.cn The 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its seventh plenary session on Friday.Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CCDI, addressed the meeting."ÄÄ"ÄÄA total of 129 CCDI members attended the session, and two other attendees were present in a non-voting capacity. ‚ñ…
(2022-10-07). Macao SAR selects payload specialist to join national space program. ecns.cn China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) started to select candidates on Monday to be trained as a payload specialist to join, for the first time, the country's manned space program.
(2022-10-07). Nation leads globally in planted forest area. ecns.cn China ranks first globally in the land area of planted forests and forest coverage growth, contributing one-fourth of the world's new forest area in the past decade.
(2022-10-07). Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market. ecns.cn During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum in the country, thanks to heightened consumer enthusiasm and the implementation of pro-consumption policies.
(2022-10-07). New Studies Show Big Pharma Has Been Lying About Antidepressants For Years. mintpressnews.com The Most Censored News with Lee Camp hosted by comedian/ writer/ raconteur/ provocateur/ saboteur Lee Camp is a twice-weekly look at the most censored stories within corporate media hosted by the new video platform Behind the Headlines — a MintPress video project that is 100% viewer supported. | Camp both brings to light stories that are (intentionally) ignored by the corporate media and digs deeper when the mainstream media only reports on the surface-layer reality. Having been a professional stand-up comic for 20 years, a writer for The Onion, and the host/head writer of Redacted Tonight, Camp is also un…
(2022-10-07). End Masafer Yatta nightmare, rights group tells ICC. electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv seeks to expel 1,000 Palestinians from rural area in West Bank.
(2022-10-07). Why can't US students accuse Israel of genocide? electronicintifada.net Media coverage of pro-Palestine chalkings at UW-Madison conflate anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.
(2022-10-07). Michael Hudson: A Roadmap to Escape the West's Stranglehold. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Cómo Cuba enfrenta la devastación del huracán Ian. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-07). U.S., NATO to expand arms industry, ramp up production. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-07). El Che será recordado este viernes en la peña La Pupila Afilada. cubadebate.cu Dedicado al Che, a 55 años de su asesinato, el encuentro se extenderá desde las seis de la tarde hasta las nueve de la noche, en una ocasión oportuna para conversar con el Dr. C. Jorge González y el sociólogo Luis Emilio Aybar. Mientras, la música estará a cargo de Tony àÅvila y su grupo.
(2022-10-07). El Campeonato Mundial de Béisbol Sub-15 y la historia de los Alejandros (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El reciente Campeonato Mundial de Béisbol, categoría sub-15 años, será recordado en Cuba por mucho tiempo. Y es que un subtítulo mundial ya merece las palmas, pero si va acompañado de valentía, amor a la camiseta, entrega y el hecho de "jugar sin presión", ya lleva letras mayúsculas. Hoy los acercamos a las carreras deportivas y vidas de dos protagonistas de esa competición: Alejandro Derlys Cruz Echemendía y Alejandro Enrique Prieto Alonso.
(2022-10-07). Iran, Kazakhstan can increase trade volume to 3bn dollars. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's first vice president Mohammad Mokhber says that with the existing capacities and capablites of Iran and Kazakhstan, the level of commercial exchanges between Tehran and Astana can quickly reach three billion dollars.
(2022-10-07). US Envoy Fears 'Return to War' After Yemen Ceasefire Expires. news.antiwar.com Tim Lenderking, the US special envoy for Yemen, said Wednesday that he fears there will be a "return to war" in Yemen after a six-month ceasefire expired on Sunday. The UN tried to broker a ceasefire extension between the Houthis and the US-backed Saudi-led coalition, but the talks failed. Lenderking blamed the Houthis for the …
(2022-10-07). One Person Killed in Rare US Raid in Syrian Government-Controlled Territory. news.antiwar.com US special operations forces launched a rare raid in Syrian government-controlled territories in Syria, killing one person and arresting two more. US Central Command said on Thursday that the raid was carried out overnight near the city of Qamishli and targeted an ISIS member. According to Al Jazeera, it was the "first known" US raid …
(2022-10-07). US Kills Three ISIS Leaders in Syria Operations. news.antiwar.com
(2022-10-07). South Bronx Rally Against U.S. Wars, Militarism & Imperialism, Oct. 15. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-07). Job Growth Slows to 263,000 in September, Wage Growth at 0.3 Percent, Again. cepr.net Wages have grown at a 0.3 percent rate for the last two months; a pace consistent with the Fed's inflation target.
(2022-10-07). U.S. employers add 263,000 new jobs in September 2022. america.cgtn.com U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in September. It's a decline from August's 315,000 gains. But the problem is the numbers suggest that the battle to control inflation is not going well. Find out more.
(2022-10-07). Striking French refinery workers speak out against inflation. wsws.org A team of WSWS reporters visited workers at the Grandpuits refinery who had just gone on strike last week amid the nationwide French refinery strike, demanding a 10 percent raise.
(2022-10-07). Scottish local authority dispute betrayed by trade union bureaucracy in alliance with SNP government. wsws.org Scottish local authority workers have voted to accept a sub inflation pay offer ending a dispute that was on the brink of mobilising large sections of workers against soaring costs of living and poor working conditions.
(2022-10-07). Millions driven into poverty by pandemic, soaring prices and recession. wsws.org A World Bank report has found that in 2020 global median income declined by 4 percent, the first such decline since it began measurements in median income in 1990, with the most impoverished suffering "setbacks in education and health, with massive learning losses and shortened lifespans."
(2022-10-07). Millions driven into poverty by pandmeic, soaring prices and recession. wsws.org A World Bank report has found that in 2020 global median income declined by 4 percent, the first such decline since it began measurements in median income in 1990, with the most impoverished suffering "setbacks in education and health, with massive learning losses and shortened lifespans."
(2022-10-07). Opinion: We'll Take Your Awards But We Don't Need Emmys, Oscars And Grammys To Validate Black Art Or Artists. moguldom.com I am not a fan of social structure award shows or mainstream ceremonies. By social structure award shows, I mean the Emmys, Oscars and Grammys specifically. It's because these shows are orchestrated and sponsored by white people who are either completely unaware of Black culture on display in TV, film and music, or who are …
(2022-10-07). Israel Blocks Award To Renowned Rights Leader. orinocotribune.com 
By Barbara Crossette Oct 3, 2022 | Publicly, the lobbying against Navi Pillay began with an article in the pro-Israeli German tabloid Bild, Barbara Crossette reports. | It was billed as a grand ceremony staged by the United Nations Association of Germany to award its biennial Otto Hahn Peace Medal to The setting for the cere…
(2022-10-07). Experimental Jabs and the War on us All. marktaliano.net
(2022-10-07). Organizing the Congress: Three lawmakers' staffs go union. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —It's a little-known nickname, but Capitol Hill's workers—the staff, not the lawmakersoften call their job site "The Last Plantation." Now, exploited staffers are starting to change that. Congress received that moniker from their own aides and especially from the cafeteria cooks, servers and others who toil in its warrens. The reasons: Low pay, no …
(2022-10-07). After executive threatens to close the plant, Warren Truck workers speak with supporters of UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org Supporters of Mack Trucks worker Will Lehman spoke to workers at the Stellantis Warren Truck Plant about the threat by management, backed by the UAW, to slash jobs.
(2022-10-07). Spartan Race held in New Jersey attracts lots of 'warriors'. ecns.cn The Spartan Race was held on weekends in Vernon Township, New Jersey, United States. Many participants from the American East came to challenge themselves. The Spartan Race originated in the United States, and 20 countries and regions have been authorized to hold this event.
(2022-10-07). Opposing War Together With Libertarians. davidswanson.org
(2022-10-07). Republicans crank up their hypocrisy and lie machines in Georgia. peoplesworld.org 
Republicans, anti-abortion groups, and fascist Christian white supremacists have desperately rallied around Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker despite new revelations he paid for the abortion of an ex-girlfriend who was also the mother of one of his children. Walker is running on a "no exceptions" anti-abortion platform, even in the case of rape, incest, or …
(2022-10-07). Assange's wife Stella Moris demolishes US war criminal John Bolton on live TV. wsws.org Moris presented a powerful defence of Assange and of democratic rights. Bolton ranted and raved about the "right" of the American government to destroy anyone who threatened its interests.
(2022-10-07). Assange's wife Stella Moris demolishes US warmonger John Bolton on live TV. wsws.org Moris presented a powerful defence of Assange and of democratic rights. Bolton ranted and raved about the "right" of the American government to destroy anyone who threatened its interests.
(2022-10-07). High-Value US Asset 'Fat Leonard' Arrested in Venezuela — Possible Prisoner Swap. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris Oct 4, 2022 | The principal perpetrator in what AP News The culprit goes by the moniker "Fat Leonard." He tips the scales at 3 pounds, according to the US Marshals wanted poster. | ABC News
(2022-10-07). The Good News About the Economy You are Not Hearing. cepr.net The US will always have a huge number of people struggling to get by even in the best of times. … to put these struggling people at the center of the economic story during Biden's presidency is a political decision not one driven by economic reality.
(2022-10-07). A Call for Peace to All Who Care About Humanity's and Planet's Future. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). A Recap Of The Reparations And Political Panels At The Revolt Summit. moguldom.com Paying the debt of reparations to Black Americans is not a new idea. Black leaders have been advocating for them since the 1800s when President Andrew Johnson reneged on the promise of his assassinated predecessor, President Abraham Lincoln, to give each newly freed man 40 acres and a mule to atone for slavery. However, no one can …
(2022-10-07). The Business Of 'Soul Train': 11 Things To Know About Don Cornelius Productions. moguldom.com One of the longest-running syndicated shows in TV history, "Soul Train" was started by Don Cornelius in 1970 as a small local production in Chicago. Showcasing the blend of gospel and R&B that is soul music, it broadcast local talent to local viewers, featuring the hottest music, dances and fashions at a time when there were …
(2022-10-07). The Alliance of the Left in Guatemala for 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay ItzamnáMeeting of representatives of URNG and WINAQ. Without intending to do so, this left-wing alliance in Guatemala has created an exciting electoral context that will force voters outraged by corruption to choose between a left that seeks to maintain seats in Congress, and the MLP that proposes structural changes in the country through a…
(2022-10-07). Moscow and New Delhi circumvent sanctions to modernize Su-30MKI jets. infobrics.org In order to prevent Western sanctions from affecting India's defense sector, Moscow will help New Delhi with the modernization effort without officially taking part in the program.
(2022-10-07). FBI and Corporate Media Gear Up Lies for Midterm Election. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). After all the pomp and pageantry for Queen Elizabeth II: The apology that never came. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-07). Sudanese Resistance Committees Agree on Revolutionary Charter for the Establishment of People's Power. libya360.wordpress.com Sudanese demonstrators attend rally to demand the return to civilian rule, in Khartoum, Sudan, October 6, 2022. (AP) More than 50 Sudanese pro-democracy groups have agreed on a new draft constitution, in one of the largest shows of unity from the country's opposition since the 2019 popular uprising. The document, signed Wednesday evening, is meant…
(2022-10-07). President of Venezuelan National Assembly Receives Tàºrkiye Ambassador. orinocotribune.com Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, held a meeting on Tuesday with the ambassador of the Republic of Tàºrkiye, Naci Aydan Karamanoƒülu, in order to advance the cooperative plan between both nations. | The information was released by the president of the national parliament on Twitter. In addition, he maintained that relations between Venezuela and Tàºrkiye are based on respect, friendship and self-determination of the peoples. | Through a video shared on social media networks, it is evident that both authorities spoke during the meeting. Likewise, a strong hands…
(2022-10-07). Federal Agents, US Govt. Believe They Have Enough To Charge Joe Biden's Son, Hunter Biden, With Crimes. moguldom.com The Federal Bureau of Investigation believes its agents have gathered enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, with crimes, according to a report by The Washington Post. According to…
(2022-10-07). Venezuela Condemns US Interference in Essequibo Territory Dispute with Guyana. orinocotribune.com 
(2022-10-07). 'Yankees want the cage but not the birds'. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-07). Opinion: New York Should Be A Major Priority In The Forthcoming Dutch Slavery Apology And Fund. moguldom.com A wave of apologies for slavery and small funding set aside has been forthcoming from such legacy institutions as Harvard University. The Netherlands announced that it would soon be making its own apology for the slave trade. Bloomberg was one of the first major media outlets to report on this action and announced that there could …
(2022-10-07). Altruistic Celebrity Chef Wants To Keep Wages Low. levernews.com 
(2022-10-07). America's Rich Dominate the Ranks of Our World's Wealthiest. Why? inequality.org
(2022-10-07). Minnesota: Campus AFSCME workers to picket meeting of President Gabel and deans. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – AFSCME at the University of Minnesota is holding an informational picket on Monday, October 10, from noon until 2 p.m. at Walter Library on the East Bank campus here. This coincides with a meeting between President Joan Gabel and Twin Cities deans at the same location. They will demand university leadership respond to their demands for raises, respect and racial equity. | Cherrene Horazuk, president of AFSCME 3800 and executive office and administrative specialist at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, said, "AFSCME UMN locals are currently in joint contract negotiations with the U. The unive…
(2022-10-07). Black America Pushes Elijah Muhammad To Official Trending Status On Twitter. moguldom.com 
Elijah Muhammad is currently trending on Twitter because Black America is acknowledging what would have been the Nation Of Islam leader's 125th birthday. Born Elijah Poole on Oct. 7, 1897, Muhammad eventually rose to become one of the most popular religious leaders of his time. Though some found his teachings controversial, many acknowledged the NOI's …
(2022-10-07). Gilmar Mauro: "Defeating Fascism in Brazil is Fundamental" libya360.wordpress.com Days after the first round of elections in Brazil, Gilmar Mauro, of the national board of the Landless Rural Workers' Movement spoke to Peoples Dispatch about the challenges ahead for people's movements in Brazil to secure the victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party of Brazil.
(2022-10-07). Biden Pardons Those With Marijuana Possession Offenses Before Midterm Elections: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com President Joe Biden pardoned Americans with convictions for marijuana possession on Thursday, Oct. 6, and he called on governors across the country to do the same. Here are three things to know about Biden's latest executive action. 1. Biden announced his pardons of Americans with simple marijuana possession convictions as fulfilling a campaign promise. Biden …
(2022-10-07). Challenging Fortress Europe: March to Brussels Calls to Strengthen Strategies to Change Migration Policies. libya360.wordpress.com Redacción Madrid End of the March to Brussels (Image by Caravana Abriendo Fronteras 2022) The March to Brussels has ended with a call for the strengthening of a strategy and a change in the balance of power that allows for a different migration policy based on the fulfilment of human rights. Several hundred people took…
(2022-10-07). The Liz Truss Disaster Show. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). #ElbitEight trial delayed keep up the fight to #ShutElbitDown! samidoun.net 
We are republishing the following statement from Palestine Action on the delay of the Elbit Eight criminal trial in Britain — in which eight Palestine Action activists are being prosecuted on felony charges for taking direct action to disrupt the production of weapons at Israeli arms factories — until November 2023. Please note: the demonstration …
(2022-10-07). Despite Three Botched Executions, Alabama Plans to Kill a Fourth Man Next Month. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-07). 3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Prize for quantum physics. ecns.cn Alain Aspect from France, John F. Clauser from the United States and Anton Zeilinger from Austria won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on quantum information science, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.
(2022-10-07). Alabama lied: Prisoners face deadly retaliation for their strike. peoplesworld.org 
Last Friday, five days after Alabama prisoners launched a statewide labor strike, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey assured reporters that the head of the state's beleaguered corrections department had things "well under control." But images and interviews from inside the state's prisons show a system in disarray, with deteriorating conditions, pervasive violence, multiple deaths and little …
(2022-10-07). Israeli PM Rejects Lebanon's Amendments To U.S. Proposal On Resolving Maritime Dispute. southfront.org Energean Power FPSO Credit: Energean (via Israel's Energy Ministry) | Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid had rejected Lebanon's requested modifications to the United States proposal on resolving the long-running maritime border dispute between the two countries, Israeli official with knowledge on the issue told According to the unnamed…
(2022-10-07). Health experts, disabled workers and others denounce Australian government's "forever COVID" policies at online meeting. wsws.org The online meeting chat was peppered with angry condemnations of the "National Cabinet" decisions, along with calls for legal action against the government, demonstrations outside parliament and MPs offices and other protests.
(2022-10-07). Communist leader indicts Coors for its watery beer and dangerous politics. peoplesworld.org 
"Watery beer and horrible politics!" Communist Party co-chair Joe Sims issued this indictment of Coors Beer, one of America's huge corporations, in a YouTube video released this week by the Party to argue for collective action by this country's working class to defeat what Sims calls "the fascist caucus." Sims zeroes in on the role …
(2022-10-07). Iran not to tolerate terrorist threats from Kurdistan region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's top diplomats says that the country does not tolerate the continued aggression and terrorist acts of groups taken sanctuary in Iraqi Kurdistan region that have targeted Iran's national security.
(2022-10-07). UK Accused of Giving 'Two Fingers Up' to Climate With New Oil and Gas Licenses. commondreams.org "By encouraging greedy fossil fuel companies to keep looking for more fossil fuels, the U.K. government is denying the reality of the climate emergency," said one campaigner.
(2022-10-07). See why Chinese tourists avoid trips to the U.S. america.cgtn.com A recent survey by Morning Consult found that 57% of Chinese travelers might reconsider their visit to the U.S., citing COVID-19 and an equal number pointing to violent crimes.
(2022-10-07). With union backing, women to march on October 8 for reproductive rights. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With endorsements from the AFL-CIO, the Teachers (AFT) and the Service Employees, hundreds of thousands of women and their allies will march in cities nationwide on October 8 for restoration of reproductive rights. The Women's March, which organized the demonstrations, has gathered dozens of allied groups, including the two unions and the labor federation, though …
(2022-10-07). Q&A: Helping the BBC film bumblebees in the Arctic. imperial.ac.uk For the BBC's latest landmark natural history series, Frozen Planet II, Dr Richard Gill helped the production team find and film Arctic bumblebees.
(2022-10-07). NHS maternity doctor in London, UK speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org An obstetrician and gynaecologist from London describes an NHS woefully unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-10-07). Empowered GOP Election Deniers Are a Direct Threat to US Democracy. commondreams.org The fact that election deniers around the country are running for office is just part of Trump's destructive legacy.
(2022-10-07). Critical EU-Pfizer Agreement Leaked. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-07). Raise Corporate Taxes—Not Interest Rates—to Protect Working Families. commondreams.org Instead of just relying on job-killing interest rate hikes, policymakers should directly address the problem of price gouging.
(2022-10-07). Erdogan says meeting Assad not impossible. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he could meet with his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad when the time was right.
(2022-10-07). Mexico pledges to bring second lawsuit against gun dealers. peoplesworld.org 
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government plans to bring another lawsuit against U.S. companies it claims are responsible for the flow of illegal weapons into Mexico, Foreign Affairs Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Wednesday. Ebrard suggested the new lawsuit could target gun shops or dealers in U.S. border states like Arizona who sell guns to …
(2022-10-07). Naomi Klein Spotlights Perils of UN Climate Summit Hosted by Despotic Egyptian Regime. commondreams.org "Unless political freedoms are defended, there will be no meaningful climate action. Not in Egypt, nor anywhere else. These issues are intertwined, as are our fates."
(2022-10-07). Eurowings pilots in Germany go on 24-hour strike. wsws.org The pilots union is striving to prevent any type of joint industrial action so as not to harm the interests of the German-based company and its shareholders.
(2022-10-07). FM slams Danish police for attack on Iranian ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a phone call with Iran's envoy to Denmark Afsaneh Nadipour slammed the attack on her and criticized Denmark police for arriving late to stop the attack.
(2022-10-07). US, UK hold drone drill in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Media sources on Friday reported that the United States and the United Kingdom have held a drone exercise in the Persian Gulf.
(2022-10-07). FBI Crime Data Is Out. Here's What You Need To Know. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-07). Advocates Tell Canada's High Court to End Asylum Deal With US Over Safety Concerns. commondreams.org "The United States is not a safe place for refugee claimants escaping persecution," said one human rights campaigner.
(2022-10-07). American University administration stonewalling contract signing after staff union had declared contract "ratified" wsws.org This experience has been a lesson in class duplicity which university workers and students should not soon forget.
(2022-10-07). Suspicion mounts among railroaders over ballot fraud as train dispatchers' union announces ratification of deal. wsws.org On Monday, the American Train Dispatchers Association announced its five-year deal had been ratified, drawing widespread skepticism.
(2022-10-07). The Heat: New concerns of COVID-19 wave in Europe & U.S. america.cgtn.com 
COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise across Europe and the United States could be next.
(2022-10-07). How gun control ads play a role in the U.S. midterm elections. america.cgtn.com With one month left before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, gun laws remain one of the top issues facing the country. The economy is, without a doubt, the most significant issue, but it's followed by a number of topics with mixed implications. Roughly half of …
(2022-10-07). Iran proposes stronger int'l coop., effective multilateralism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Permanent head of Iran mission to UN said in 77th General Assembly said that answering the serious challenges posed against the global society calls for stronger international cooperation and more effective multilateralism.
(2022-10-07). In Video: Iraqi Pinpoint Airstrike Kills Senior ISIS Commander In Kirkuk. southfront.org 
This file photo shows an Iraqi Air Force AC-208 Cessna Caravan aircrew launch a Hellfire missile during a previous test at a target on the Aziziyah Training Range, south of Baghdad, Nov. 8, 2010. US Army photo by SGT Brandon Bolick. | On October 7, the Iraqi military announced that it had eliminated a senior commander of ISIS in the northern province of Kirkuk. | Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, Major General Yehia Rasool, said that the commander, Muhammed Muthari al-Obaidi…
(2022-10-07). Iran to deal decisively with terrorists provocations: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to deal decisively with the provocations and actions of terrorist groups.
(2022-10-07). Sweden's Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. ecns.cn Swedish geneticist Svante Paabo won 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries "concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution," the Nobel committee announced here on Monday.
(2022-10-07). Texas executes John Ramirez despite objections of Nueces County district attorney. wsws.org The ruling by the US Supreme Court, allowing John Ramirez to have his spiritual adviser in the execution chamber to pray and "lay hands" on him, opens the way for the executions of other death row inmates who have made similar requests.
(2022-10-07). Indianapolis union local steps up to aid the homeless. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS, In. On "Community Day," Sept. 25 at the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM), Local 372A offices, clothing, and shoes were given away, donations accepted to purchase hygiene products, and food was cooked and distributed to those who needed it. "I believe that everyone will, at some point in …
(2022-10-07). Bagheri Kani stresses expanding economic coop. with Serbia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani in a meeting with Serbian officials stressed the need for expanding bilateral cooperation.
(2022-10-07). Chinese scientists accurately map pea genomes. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have accurately mapped the reference genome and pan-genome of peas, providing a reference for its evolution and cultivation, according to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS).
(2022-10-07). Reinforcements for the CIA Democrats in the 2022 elections: Part two. wsws.org The coming together of the Democratic Party and the Pentagon-CIA axis refutes the notion, peddled by Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and pseudo-left groups like the Democratic Socialists of America, that it is possible to push the Democratic Party to the left and transform it into a vehicle for progressive social reform.
(2022-10-07). Three scientists share 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ecns.cn Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced in Stockholm on Wednesday.
(2022-10-07). Factors affecting carbon, nitrogen cycling on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau discovered. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have figured out the main factors affecting carbon and nitrogen cycling on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to a research article published recently in the journal Nature Reviews Earth and Environment.
(2022-10-07). ISIS Claims Its Cells In Syria Killed Or Wounded 122 People Over Past 68 Days. southfront.org 
On October 7, ISIS's official newspaper, al-Naba, released an infographic summarizing all the operations carried out by the terrorist group's cells in Syria over the past 68 days. | In the infographic, al-Naba revealed that ISIS cells carried out a total of 59 operations between July 30 and October 5. The operations included 20 attacks with improvised explosive devices and landmines, 19 raids and shooting attacks, two suicide attacks, five ambushes, 12 assassinations and a single sabotage attack.
(2022-10-07). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman demands investigation into BP refinery deaths and a halt to the "carnage in America's workplaces" wsws.org The rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for president of the UAW gave the following statement on the deaths of two young workers at the BP-Husky refinery in Ohio.
(2022-10-07). At Least 13 Migrant Justice Activists Arrested Protesting Court's Anti-DACA Ruling. commondreams.org "We need Congress to act on citizenship now," said one protester, "so we no longer have to live in fear and can continue to prosper in this country we call home."
(2022-10-07). Car bomb blast leaves 5 killed, injured in Iraq's Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources reported that 5 people were killed or injured after a car bomb exploded in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan region.
(2022-10-07). Something For The Weekend. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
"Lev Sharansky" is at it again, LOL)) But many people still do not understand a huge significance of all that. I explain some of it in my latest (today):
So, enjoy the weekend.
(2022-10-07). 'TàÅR' review: A riveting character study dissecting identity, corruption, and cancel culture. peoplesworld.org 
The new psychological drama TàÅR is an intense experience of watching the deconstruction of perhaps one of the most interesting characters to grace our screens in some time. The main protagonist, Lydia Tár, is a musical genius who arguably may be her own worst enemy. Through the time we spend with her we are introduced …
(2022-10-07). Opposition mounts to sellout deal covering Kaleida Health workers in western New York. wsws.org Opposition mounts among nurses and other health care professionals to the tentative agreement reached for 6,300 health care workers in Buffalo, New York, and the surrounding region.
(2022-10-07). Saturday 10/8: SF: Legal Abortion Nationwide Now! Rally and March. indybay.org Start at Union Square in SF to rally. Followed by a march.
(2022-10-07). Hurricane Ian kills at least 80 in U.S. ecns.cn At least 80 people were killed in the U.S. states of Florida and North Caroline by Hurricane Ian which made landfall in southwestern Florida as Category 4 last week.
(2022-10-07). After OPEC's 'Hostile Act,' Dems Urge Full Break From Saudi Arabia, UAE. commondreams.org House lawmakers say decision to cut oil production yesterday is a "turning point" in the US-Gulf State relationship.
(2022-10-07). US announces fresh sanctions against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — The United States on Thursday announced imposing new illegal anti-Iranian sanctions.
(2022-10-07). Workers locked out at Australian plastics manufacturer Qenos. wsws.org "We've got a trainee system set up here which is essentially a cheap labour system. We are trying to abolish that."
(2022-10-07). Jim Mamer: Fake Journalism Is Only the First Draft of Fake History. scheerpost.com 
35 year teaching veteran Jim Mamer explores the areas of history many schools fail to teach and what it means about the state of the world today, on this week's "Scheer Intelligence."
(2022-10-07). Watch: Assange Protests at UK Parliament & DOJ. scheerpost.com 
Protestors will march around Parliament in London and around the Dept. of Justice in Washington on Saturday to support press freedom and to oppose Julian Assange's extradition. Consortium News will bring you both events.
(2022-10-07). ISIL chieftain killed in Iraqi Air Force operation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that an ISIL leader was killed in an Iraqi Air Force operation in Kirkuk province.
(2022-10-07). Biden pardons people convicted of marijuana possession. america.cgtn.com On Thursday, President Joe Biden took steps to overhaul U.S. policy, pardoning thousands of people convicted of federal charges for possession and starting a review of how the drug is classified.
(2022-10-07). Ecological environment improved at Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn
(2022-10-07). Diary of a socialist Amazon worker: trials and tribulations with transportation. wsws.org Every aspect of a workers' life is entirely dependent on clocking in on time for a paycheck. As a result, transportation is of upmost importance.
(2022-10-07). 2022: Nobel Committee Gets Peace Prize Wrong Yet Again. davidswanson.org
(2022-10-07). Manchin's Dirty Deal Goes Down—Now What? commondreams.org Environmental justice and frontline communities went to the front line, but traditional environmental groups stood with us.
(2022-10-07). Iran denounces European Parliament meddlesome resolution. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani denounced Thursday's meddlesome resolution approved against Iran by the European Parliament as null and void and worthless.
(2022-10-07). Iran's transport minister meets with Syria's Assad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi on Thursday met and held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
(2022-10-07). IMF Provides Emergency Food Crisis Loans. indybay.org The IMF launches the Food Shock Window to aid countries facing food shortages by expanding access to rapid, low-interest loans.
(2022-10-07). Advocates Lament 'Extremely Disappointing' Exclusion of Noncitizens From Biden Marijuana Pardons. commondreams.org "President Biden can and should ensure that marijuana possession convictions do not jeopardize a person's immigration status," argued one immigrant rights attorney.
(2022-10-07). Free Assange, Mumia and Palestine-Rally in Berkeley. indybay.org
(2022-10-07). Costa Rica corta fondos de Cultura mientras negocia con el FMI. telesurtv.net El Frente Amplio denuncia un recorye de los fondos para la Cultura, el Gobierno accede a un nuevo préstamo con el FMI.
(2022-10-07). Colaborará la FAO en recuperación de agricultura en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) colaborará con semillas y otros recursos para el resembrado en los territorios pinareños afectados por el huracán Ian. El fotorreportero Enrique González (Enro) captó con su cámara el recorrido por la provincia de Pinar del Río de Marcelo Resende, representante de ese organismo internacional en Cuba.
(2022-10-07). Con Filo: Guerrilleros vs terroristas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu No es lo mismo ser guerrillero que terrorista, aunque hoy más de un medio y más de un "experto" quieran convencerlo a uno de lo contrario. Y, en fechas tan señaladas como en las que estamos, nunca está de más hablar de esas tremendas diferencias. El tema se analizó este jueves en Con Filo.
(2022-10-07). Chapeando: Los herederos de Posada y Bosch andan sueltos (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Junto a la activación de los criminales, destaca una suerte de terrorismo mediático, con llamados cotidianos a todo tipo de acciones de violencia, vandalismo, ataque a las instituciones gubernamentales. La misión urgente es emplear la situación actual para provocar el estallido y sumir a Cuba en una guerra civil, que esa es la especialidad de la injerencia norteamericana.
(2022-10-07). Nuevo sondeo reitera liderazgo de Lula para balotaje en Brasil. telesurtv.net Con respecto a los votos válidos, Lula ganaría con el 54 por ciento de respaldo frente al 46 por ciento de Bolsonaro.
(2022-10-07). Envía Venezuela nuevo cargamento hacia Cuba para la recuperación de provincias occidentales. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo envío con más de 15 toneladas de componentes y equipos destinados a apoyar las labores de recuperación en las provincias occidentales cubanas, dañadas por el huracán Ian, partió rumbo a nuestro país desde el principal aeródromo venezolano.
(2022-10-07). Panamá declara alerta verde ante cercanía de depresión tropical. telesurtv.net Las autoridades prevén que la onda tropical provoque lluvias en ambas costas, con acumulados entre los 100 y 200 milímetros diarios.
(2022-10-07). Partido opositor rechaza posible intervención militar en Haití. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la organización política, el país ha sufrido como consecuencia de la presencia de fuerzas extranjeras.
(2022-10-07). Premiados con el Nobel de la Paz bielorruso Ales Bialiatski, centro ruso Memorial y Centro para las Libertades Civiles de Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El activista bielorruso Ales Bialiatski, la organización rusa Memorial y el Centro para las Libertades Civiles de Ucrania han sido galardonados con el Premio Nobel de la Paz. "Los laureados representan a la sociedad civil en sus países de origen. Han promovido durante muchos años el derecho a proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos".
(2022-10-07). Venezuela envía condolencias a Tailandia por tiroteo en guardería. telesurtv.net Autoridades del país suramericano también manifestaron su solidaridad con los familiares de las víctimas.
(2022-10-07). Comic Con heads back to Manhattan. america.cgtn.com New York Comic Con returns to Javits Center in NYC on Thursday and runs through Sunday. The event is expected to attract 200,000 visitors. Attendees have the choice | of attending in-person or watching some of the panels online.
(2022-10-07). Colombia celebra segunda Cumbre Humanitaria con apoyo de la Iglesia. telesurtv.net La cumbre humanitaria contará con la participarán alrededor de 200 líderes provenientes de los departamentos colombianos más afectados por la violencia.
(2022-10-07). De Sabaneta a Miraflores: la última campaña de Chávez en frases. telesurtv.net Este 07 de octubre se cumplen 10 años de la última victoria electoral de Hugo Chávez, donde resulto reelecto con el 55 por ciento de los votos luego de la campaña "De Sabaneta a Miraflores".
(2022-10-07). Francesa Annie Ernaux gana Premio Nobel de Literatura 2022. telesurtv.net Según la Academia, se reconoce "el coraje y la agudeza clínica" con que "destapa las raíces,de la memoria personal".
(2022-10-07). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en el interior y sur. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte y se nublará en ocasiones con aisladas lluvias. En el resto del país predominará la poca nubosidad. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado, nublándose en la tarde en el interior y sur, con algunos chubascos y aisladas tormentas eléctricas.
(2022-10-07). Reinician campañas electorales en medios brasileños. telesurtv.net Ambos candidatos contaran con 10 minutos diarios en radio y televisión para promocionar su propaganda electoral hasta el 28 de octubre.
(2022-10-07). Brasil mantiene el primer lugar en ranking mundial de FIFA. telesurtv.net Los puestos entre el cuarto y el décimo son ocupados por Francia, Inglaterra, Italia, España, Países Bajos, Portugal y Dinamarca, en ese orden.
(2022-10-07). Congreso peruano niega viaje a Europa del presidente Castillo. telesurtv.net Con 56 votos en contra, el parlamento peruano no concedió la autorización al presidente Castillo para salir del país del 12 al 18 de octubre.
(2022-10-07). Debaten en La Habana sobre Crisis de Octubre, a 60 años de aquellos hechos. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de profundizar en las causas, factores y motivaciones de Cuba en cuanto a lo que pasó antes, durante y después de la Crisis de Octubre en 1962, sesionó este viernes el panel "La Crisis de Octubre a los 60", en la sede de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba.
(2022-10-07). Reportan 65 víctimas mortales tras ataque aéreo en Tigray. telesurtv.net Las autoridades etíopes se negaron a comentar el ataque aéreo, que es uno de los más mortíferos del conflicto.
(2022-10-07). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 7 de octubre de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-07). Arlenis Sierra gana en el inicio del Tour de Romandía. cubadebate.cu Arlenis Sierra se impuso en la primera etapa de la I edición del Tour de Romandía, que prestigian 16 clubes profesionales y la mayoría de las mejores ruteras del planeta. Arlenis venía en un pelotón de unas 20 corredoras y atacó a unos 200 metros de la meta para llevarse el sprint ante las también reconocidas Lianne Lippert y Demi Vollering.
(2022-10-07). Que la organización y la celeridad marquen el ritmo en las acciones de recuperación. cubadebate.cu El Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó en la tarde de este jueves un nuevo encuentro de trabajo para evaluar la marcha de las acciones de recuperación tras el paso del huracán Ian.
(2022-10-07). Neo-realism: The cultural expression of a people in struggle. peoplesworld.org 
What is the proper role of fiction in societies fighting for basic rights, fair labor practices, and human dignity? The Portuguese Communist Party held a conference on that very subject, called "Neo-realism: Cultural Expression of a People in Struggle." An engaged audience filled the auditorium of the Museum of Neo-Realism, in Vila Franca de Xira, …
(2022-10-07). Recuperación en Mayabeque tras el paso del huracán Ian: La prioridad ahora es trabajar en la restauración del fondo habitacional. cubadebate.cu La gobernadora de la provincia de Mayabeque, Tamara Valido Benítez, explicó este jueves en el programa Mesa Redonda que el paso del huracán Ian por ese territorio del occidente del país provocó pérdidas en la agricultura y afectó servicios básicos para la población, que paulatinamente se han restablecido.
(2022-10-07). Se forma la depresión tropical Trece sobre los mares al norte de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El área de bajas presiones que se localizaba sobre el mar Caribe oriental, durante la noche de este jueves continuó ganando en organización, para convertirse en la depresión tropical Trece. A las once de la noche el centro de la depresión tropical Trece se situaba a unos 100 kilómetros al oeste-suroeste de la isla Curazao, al norte de Venezuela.
(2022-10-07). Lula consolida alianzas políticas ante balotaje en Brasil. telesurtv.net El candidato del PT tiene el apoyo del MDB y del PDT, tercer y cuarto lugar de la primera vuelta de elecciones.
(2022-10-07). Clausuran en La Habana la primera Feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística. cubadebate.cu En la ceremonia de clausura, el ministro informó que en el contexto del evento se firmaron casi 40 contratos y más de 100 acuerdos e intenciones de negocios, en actividades de las ramas portuaria, marítima, ferroviaria y de la aviación. Destacó además que participaron 133 entidades cubanas y 55 extranjeras.
(2022-10-07). Recibe presidente de Cuba cartas credenciales de nuevos embajadores. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, acompañado por el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, recibió este jueves las cartas credenciales de un grupo de embajadores en la nación caribeña.
(2022-10-07). Políticos argentinos piden eliminar elecciones primarias. telesurtv.net Varios gobernadores y dirigentes políticos analizan eliminar las elecciones PASO en sus territorios de cara al 2023.
(2022-10-07). Anuncian entrega de ayuda gubernamental en Cuba por paso de Ian. telesurtv.net La venta de materiales para la construcción de viviendas a familias afectadas es prioridad en la recuperación.
(2022-10-07). Rinden honores a combatientes del Frente Norte de Las Villas. cubadebate.cu La ceremonia de traslado e inhumación de los restos de 14 combatientes del Frente Norte de Las Villas fallecidos después del triunfo de la Revolución, constituyó un sentido homenaje a esos patriotas de la guerra de liberación en la última etapa insurreccional cubana. El solemne acto se efectuó en el Mausoleo del mencionado frente, en Yaguajay.
(2022-10-07). øCómo se recuperan los servicios de telecomunicaciones en Cuba tras el paso del huracán Ian? cubadebate.cu Para informar sobre la recuperación de los servicios de telecomunicaciones en Cuba tras el paso del huracán Ian por el país, compareció este jueves en la Mesa Redonda la presidenta de Etecsa, Tania Velázquez Rodríguez. En sentido general, señaló, las líneas fijas se han recuperado al 90%, los postes están a un 54% y los cables al 57%.
(2022-10-07). Haití registra 11 casos confirmados de cólera. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que las comunas del departamento Oeste de Haití han reportado mayor número de casos sospechosos.
(2022-10-07). Apuñalamiento masivo deja dos muertos en Las Vegas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las autoridades policiales indicaron que de los seis heridos, tres se encuentran en estado crítico y los demás en condición estable.
(2022-10-07). Estudiantes brasileños anuncian acciones contra recorte educacional. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones estudiantiles acusan al presidente Bolsonaro de tomar fondos destinados al sector educativo para financiar su campaña electoral.
(2022-10-07). Punto Deportivo: Liga Élite de Béisbol, øsuperará la calidad de la Serie Nacional? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Próximamente comenzará la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano, la cual ya ha sido objeto de polémica entre seguidores y especialistas. La iniciativa de la Comisión Nacional busca rescatar la pasión de un deporte que forma parte de la idiosincrasia del cubano. A lo anterior estará dedicada la sección Punto Deportivo.
(2022-10-07). Declaran estado de emergencia por conspiración en Bolivia. telesurtv.net El MAS asegura que está en marcha un plan para matar al expresidente Evo Morales y derrocar al Gobierno de Luis Arce.
(2022-10-07). Justicia peruana rechaza nuevo pedido a favor de Keiko Fujimori. telesurtv.net En septiembre pasado el poder judicial denegó la solicitud de anular los cargos por lavado de activos contra la excandidata Keiko Fujimori.
(2022-10-07). OMS laza campaña para la prevención de suicidios en àÅfrica. telesurtv.net La campaña busca aumentar la conciencia pública y movilizar el apoyo para incrementar el enfoque y la financiación de los programas de salud mental.
(2022-10-07). ONU llama a frenar nueva epidemia de cólera en Haití. telesurtv.net La representante de la ONU en Haití indicó que un corredor humanitario permitiría el suministro de elementos de primera necesidad para frenar una posible epidemia.
(2022-10-07). Entregan títulos a resguardos indígenas en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Gobierno colombiano formaliza la constitución o ampliación de 10 resguardos de pueblos originarios.
(2022-10-07). Inicia construcción de la Planta de Transformación de Subproductos de Soya en Santa Cruz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net La nueva planta de procesamiento de soya cubrirá un terreno de 55.000 metros cuadrados y procesará al año 327.000 toneladas de grano.
(2022-10-07). Francia reporta más de 60.000 nuevos casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net En las últimas 24 horas, se diagnosticaron 65.537 contagios por el virus, mientras que en la víspera fueron notificados 66.564.
(2022-10-07). Líbano confirma primer caso de cólera en casi 30 años. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud del Líbano indicó que lel paciente se encuentra estable y recibe tratamiento acorde a su padecimiento.
(2022-10-07). Asesinan a concejal en el departamento colombiano de Magdalena. telesurtv.net El alcalde municipal de Remolino, rechazó y lamentó el crimen contra el concejal Carlos Silva Borja.
(2022-10-07). Jornadas ratifican importancia de la educación integral de la sexualidad en niñas, niños y adolescentes. cubadebate.cu Las Jornadas Hablemos de sexualidad: aprender para la vida evidenciaron la importancia de un proceso educativo que contribuya desde la deconstrucción de los prejuicios y estereotipos, a visibilizar la importancia de los derechos sexuales y la Educación Integral de la Sexualidad (EIS) en la niñez y la adolescencia.
(2022-10-07). Inicia en México Feria Internacional del Libro de Antropología. telesurtv.net La cita editorial es la más importante de su tipo en la región, y en esta ocasión desarrollará 260 actividades gratuitas.
(2022-10-07). La UE mantiene sus divisiones sobre el tope al precio del gas. cubadebate.cu La cita de Praga deja los mismos interrogantes. Desde el estallido de la guerra, los europeos han reducido la dependencia del gas ruso del 41% al 7.5%. Y sus reservas de gas bombean en estos momentos al 90%. Pero la volatilidad del mercado energético y los miedos a la escasez de suministro se ciernen no solo sobre este verano, sino sobre los próximos.
(2022-10-07). Gobierno uruguayo niega más fondos para presupuesto educativo. telesurtv.net Ocurre en la discusión de la Rendición de Cuentas, que comenzó a analizarse en el plenario de la Cámara de Senadores.
(2022-10-07). Cuban diplomats visit Minnesota. fightbacknews.org St. Paul – MN – The Twin Cities had the honor of hosting two diplomats from the Cuban Embassy to the United States. Second Ambassador of Cuba Alejandro García del Toro and Vice Consul of Cuba Tatiana Martinez were invited by musician Nachito Herrera and Aurora González to attend Herrera's concert on September 24. | During their four-day visit, they participated in a reception with Cuba solidarity groups, hosted by the Solidarity Committee on the Americas and the Minnesota Cuba Committee. They learned about the activities of the groups and shared information about today's Cuba. | They had meetings with city leader…
(2022-10-07). Rey tailandés visitará a víctimas del tiroteo a una guardería. telesurtv.net Tailandia comenzó el viernes el duelo por la masacre en la guardería que dejó 37 muertos, entre los que figuran al menos 22 niños fallecidos.
(2022-10-07). Tropical Wave No. 41 Still Affecting Several States in Venezuela with Heavy Rains. orinocotribune.com 
Since this Wednesday night the rain has continued, and in the early hours on Thursday, several states of the country such as La Guaira, Miranda and Caracas have been affected by Tropical Wave No. 41 which has been developing in the country since the beginning of the week. |
(2022-10-07). Boston March for MA Statewide Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 8. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-06). Who sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines? US boasts 'tremendous opportunity' to weaken Russia. CIA knew. multipolarista.com 
Russia's Nord Stream pipelines with Germany were sabotaged mere hours before the EU opened its own Baltic Sea pipeline from Norway to Poland. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken gloated that the attacks were a "tremendous opportunity" to weaken Moscow.
(2022-10-06). The BBC-to-NATO Pipeline: How the British State Broadcaster Serves the Powerful. mintpressnews.com 
While the BBC still maintains a good reputation in the United Kingdom and abroad, it is all too close to key centers of British state power, including the military, government, and the Conservative Party.
(2022-10-06). India, Russia Expand Cooperation in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. infobrics.org Atommash, AEM-Technologies, JSC Branch in Volgodonsk (part of the machine-building division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) carried out the final heat treatment of the VVER-1000 Reactor Vessel for Kudankulam NPP Unit No.5…
(2022-10-06). Alleged recruiters for Israeli military face criminal charges in Canada. electronicintifada.net Sar-El Canada accused of breaching Foreign Enlistment Act.
(2022-10-06). Will Pakistan surrender to pro-Israel pressure? electronicintifada.net Islamabad distances itself from normalization effort but doesn't denounce it.
(2022-10-06). Haití: cuatro años seguidos de protestas ininterrumpidas. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-06). US Stepping Up Effort to Turn Taiwan Into an Arms Depot. news.antiwar.com The US is stepping up its efforts to turn Taiwan into a major weapons depot, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. US officials have long called for turning Taiwan into a "porcupine" that could withstand a Chinese attack, but support for Taiwan has intensified in recent years as Washington has grown more confrontational toward …
(2022-10-06). Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System. aclu.org Picture this: On your way home from work after a long week, you're pulled over and issued a ticket for rolling through a stop sign. The fine is $75 — but once mandatory fees are tacked on, the ticket's total cost is over $300. | What would happen if you couldn't afford to pay this cost immediately? In most places in the U.S., your government would tack on additional fees and interest charges, suspend your driver's license, or even issue a bench warrant — meaning that police could arrest and jail you. | Fees are a hidden, regressive tax that harshly punish hard-working families living paycheck to pa…
(2022-10-06). Tokyo pays its last respects to Shinzo Abe. journal-neo.org 
On September 27, a state funeral was held for Shinzo Abe in Tokyo's Nippon Budokan stadium, which was originally built to host the 1964 Summer Olympics. It was only the second state funeral in Japan's post-war history. The first such funeral was that of Shigeru Yoshida, which took place 55 years ago, in October 1967. …
(2022-10-06). India, Brazil Support Each Other's Candidacy at UNSC. infobrics.org As India has been at the forefront of the efforts at the UN to push for long-pending reforms of the Security Council and looking for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Brazilian Ambassador to India Andre Aranha Correa do Lago highlighted the fact that both India and Brazil are discussing that and support each other's candidacy very strongly…
(2022-10-06). UCONN SDS fights to save cultural centers. fightbacknews.org Storrs, CT – Members of the University of Connecticut's Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) chapter are rallying to defend the campus' cultural centers after the new UCONN president's attack on the Diversity and Inclusion program. On September 28, members of the UCONN board of trustees voted to appoint Radenka Maric as the new president of the University of Connecticut. This decision, without consent from the student body, comes on the heels of Maric's recent campaign to restructure funding for the diversity and equity program that cuts the budgets of many cultural centers. | In the case of the Native America…
(2022-10-06). Anti-racist unity is essential. cpusa.org 
The following remarks were presented to the National Committee on behalf of the African American Equality Commission, on Sept. 18, 2022. In cpusa.org on September 7, 2022, Joe Sims wrote, "The Unity Imperative: Lessons for Building the Anti-fascist Alliance," in which he put before this Party the need to build united and popular front …
(2022-10-06). Video: Pfizer and Moderna mRNA Vaccines Are Manufactured "Without Accountability and No Real Requirements for Safety or Efficacy". Corona Investigative Committee with Alexandra Latypova Session 124: Down the Rabbit Hole. marktaliano.net 
(2022-10-06). Google unveils new products at live event. america.cgtn.com Google has unveiled its latest line of devices at its Made by Google live event. While the tech giant is known for its numerous services, it's still struggling to crack the mobile device market. CGTN's Mark Niu shared what learned from Palo Alto.
(2022-10-06). U.S. President Biden and Hurricane Ian response. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden toured southwest Florida by ground and air, taking a look at the damage left by Hurricane Ian last week. Biden says he believes the U.S. is a nation that comes out from a crisis better than going …
(2022-10-06). Poland's Sitrep From Ania. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
Wonderful Ania provides some extremely important insights into Poland's situation: % tax, up from 19%? Two and a half times higher in just a couple of months. Poland was thoroughly de-industrialized in the last 30 years, with this insane increase, Ania asks, where would those companies go? The answer is obvious–they will leave Poland. Where to, though, is unclear. It all aligns well with the US "kill Europe" strategy, but as everyone observed in the last several days, there is very little real benefit for the US in the long run. In fact, it is detrimental. Despite all efforts from the US current quotes for oil a…
(2022-10-06). Oil-rich Iraq Should be Flourishing but Is, Instead, Floundering on Edge of Collapse. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-06). Mark Fiore: Extradition Threatens Julian Assange (and Press Freedom). scheerpost.com By Mark Fiore / Original to ScheerPost With Julian Assange facing extradition to the United States, we'll likely be hearing more about his case and see more protests around the world very soon. His legal battle against extradition from the UK to the United States has been winding its way through the British courts for months. …
(2022-10-06). To Protect Working Families, Raise Corporate Taxes — Not Interest Rates. inequality.org