(2022-10-25). Russia Says Its Forces are Preparing to Work Under Radioactive Contamination. news.antiwar.com A Russian military official on Monday said that Russia is preparing its forces to work under "radioactive contamination" as Moscow is accusing Ukraine of planning to use a munition mixed with nuclear material, known as a dirty bomb. Ukraine and its Western backers have strongly denied the Russian accusation, but the Russians continue to warn …
(2022-10-25). Thirty Democrats in Progressive Caucus urge Biden to open talks with Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org The letter to the White House, made public Monday afternoon, is the first open call for a negotiated settlement of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-10-25). Poverty skyrockets in Ukraine. wsws.org Levels of social deprivation that have not been seen on the European continent for decades are emerging in Ukraine.
(2022-10-25). Adding Indian Spices to Russian Vodka — Opportunities for India. infobrics.org For Indian companies, the opportunity to gain a larger share of the Russian market is appealing despite the threat of a global backlash…
(2022-10-25). New Chinese Owner Launches Liner Service to Russia. infobrics.org China has a new shipowner, servicing the growing container trade to neighbour Russia…
(2022-10-25). New Russian-Chinese Sporting Initiative Will Involve International University Sports Festival. infobrics.org More than 0 events involving Russia and China will be held this year and next as part of a sporting agreement…
(2022-10-25). Freedom Road Socialist Organization greets the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating this greeting sent by the Political Secretary Mick Kelly, of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China. | Dear Comrades, | Freedom Road Socialist Organization congratulates the leadership of the Communist Party of China, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, for the great successes achieved at the 20th National Congress. We are certain that the thoughtful deliberations and correct decisions made at the Congress will lead to still more victories in constructing a modern socialist…
(2022-10-25). Grand Rapids activists join global protest against U.S. endless wars. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – On Thursday, October 20, activists held signs under at Monument Park in Grand Rapids to oppose U.S. wars and aggression. The event aligned with the call to action by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) for a week of anti-war protests. Over 60 cities in the U.S. held an event to inform the public about the "endless wars," no matter which party is in the White House. | The call to action encouraged organizers to get "back to the streets" to oppose U.S. and NATO-imposed wars and sanctions. Near the busiest intersection in downtown Grand Rapids, the group held signs with statements, "Stop…
(2022-10-25). Bigot, Liar, Coward, Shill: Lil' Miss Hot Mess Wipes the Floor With Lil' Marco. zcomm.org Source: Common Dreams Photo by Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock LOL: GOP Florida Senator, walking empty suit and "pathetic liar" Lil' Marco Rubio is looking like a wet pale bath towel hung out to dry this month after two blistering public encounters with very different but equally fierce critics. Running for a third term in the Senate
(2022-10-25). Equipo cubano concluye en noveno lugar durante Campeonato Mundial de Tiro Deportivo de El Cairo 2022. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano concluyó en el noveno puesto de la serie eliminatoria de la pistola tiro rápido 25 metros durante el Campeonato Mundial de Tiro Deportivo de El Cairo 2022. Los atletas de la Isla, Leuris Pupo, Jorge Félix àÅlvarez y Jorge Grau totalizaron 854 puntos y quedaron a las puertas del pase a la segunda ronda del evento.
(2022-10-25). Israeli Airstrike Injures Syrian Soldier in Damascus. news.antiwar.com A Syrian soldier was injured by an Israeli airstrike that targeted Damascus on Monday, The strike was launched in the afternoon in a rare daytime attack as Israeli strikes are usually carried out at night. Syria's Defense Ministry said that some missiles were intercepted by air defenses. | "The Israeli enemy carried out an airstrike with rockets from the north of occupied Palestine, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus. Our air defenses con…
(2022-10-25). Biden Administration Steps Up Sanctions on Nicaragua. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Monday announced a series of steps it's taking against Nicaragua in the most expansive sanctions on the country since the US rejected the results of last year's Nicaraguan presidential election. The State Department announced visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. In a statement on the sanctions, …
(2022-10-25). Mastriano & PA GOP Plot War On Workers. levernews.com 
(2022-10-25). I Couln't Pass On This One. smoothiex12.blogspot.com You know my cynical attitude towards elections, but there is no doubt that Arizona's governor candidate Kari Lake is a very attractive woman, which you would expect from a former professional anchorwoman from the major network in such area as Phoenix's, but this one was really good because also involves one of the best American comedies of the last 30 years–
(2022-10-25). Thursday 10/27: Building Solidarity and Education From The Port To The Schools & SF City Workers. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 Henry Schimdt Room | 400 North Point | San Francisco…
(2022-10-25). How the Left Can Build Its Own Politics. zcomm.org Confidence in the possibility to bring about change has often been built and rebuilt through local, frequently incomplete, victories independent of the Labour Party…
(2022-10-25). California Mental Health Care Workers Win Big. zcomm.org Two thousand mental health clinicians have won; Kaiser Permanente has lost…
(2022-10-25). New way to label proteins could help track disease. imperial.ac.uk
(2022-10-25). Solidarity With Iranians Starts With Bringing an End to US Sanctions. zcomm.org As people who live in the U.S., we have a role to play in stopping the harm caused by Washington — and helping the people of Iran breathe freer…
(2022-10-25). Anti-epilepsy drug available at low price. ecns.cn The anti-epilepsy drug Clobazam was first thrust into the spotlight in November when thousands of parents pleaded for legal access to the then domestically unapproved medication that could provide a lifeline for their children.
(2022-10-25). Using the ocean to fight climate change raises serious environmental justice and technical questions. zcomm.org How much debt is fair for future generations to carry, and how should the costs be distributed globally to fix a global problem?>
(2022-10-25). Thursday 11/10: San Francisco Transgender Film Festival. indybay.org SFTFF returns to in-person programs for the first time in two years (Nov. 10th & Nov. 11th at the Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., SF).
(2022-10-25). New fossil fuels 'incompatible' with 1.5C goal, comprehensive analysis finds. zcomm.org There is a "large consensus" across all published studies that developing new oil and gas fields is "incompatible" with the 1.5C target, a new report says…
(2022-10-25). Chile reporta alta positividad a la Covid-19 con 14,25 %. telesurtv.net Según la cartera de salud, de los 3.854 casos nuevos del SARS-CoV-2 , 2.220 corresponden a personas sintomáticas.
(2022-10-25). Tiroteo en escuela secundaria de San Luis, EEUU, deja saldo de tres fallecidos y seis heridos. cubadebate.cu Tres personas, incluido el atacante de 19 años, fallecieron este lunes tras un tiroteo en una escuela secundaria de San Luis, Missouri, en Estados Unidos. Un exalumno armado irrumpió en la escuela gritando: " °Todos ustedes van a morir!", antes de matar a balazos a una maestra y una adolescente, y de herir a otras seis personas. Falleció posteriormente en un tiroteo con la policía.
(2022-10-25). Realizarán mantenimiento de siete días en termoeléctrica de Felton. cubadebate.cu Los trabajos deben ejecutarse en un plazo no mayor de siete días y permitirán al turbogrupo alcanzar una potencia entre 250 y 260 megawatts de generación, con estabilidad y eficiencia. Las acciones fundamentales estarán dirigidas a las áreas que garantizan la eficiencia de la caldera, y en especial a los calentadores de alta presión y ventiladores recirculadores de gases.
(2022-10-25). OMS advierte sobre peligro de la contaminación por plomo. telesurtv.net Se estima que cerca de un millón de personas muere anualmente debido al envenenamiento por plomo, y muchos de ellos, niños y niñas.
(2022-10-25). Cuba rechaza sanciones de Estados Unidos contra Irán. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, condenó la imposición de sanciones unilaterales de Estados Unidos contra Irán, así como los intentos de Washington de subvertir el orden interno de la nación persa. El canciller expresó que la Isla mantiene su rechazo "a la injerencia en los asuntos internos de otros Estados".
(2022-10-25). Que el papeleo no dilate la recuperación. cubadebate.cu "Con el nivel de recursos distribuidos hasta este momento en los puntos de venta de materiales de la construcción, todavía marcha muy lenta la recuperación de la vivienda en Pinar del Río", valoró este lunes la presidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial, Yamilé Ramos Cordero, durante el más reciente chequeo de las labores de rehabilitación, tras el paso del huracán Ian.
(2022-10-25). Ni aun al borde del holocausto, este pueblo se doblegó. cubadebate.cu La trascendencia de los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar en el mes de octubre de 1962 fue extraordinaria, tanto para Cuba como internacionalmente. Después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la humanidad no vivió momentos tan peligrosos, al borde del holocausto.
(2022-10-24). Chinese university sets Guinness record in drone flight duration. ecns.cn A Chinese university research team has set a Guinness record for the longest flight duration of an ornithopter, an unmanned aircraft that flies by flapping its mechanical wings.
(2022-10-24). Ukrainian Army War Crimes Include Shelling of Ambulences, Firetrucks, and Rescue Workers in the Donbass Republics—Similar to Israelis and U.S. Backed Terrorists in Syria. ingaza.wordpress.com
(2022-10-24). Thirty Progressive House Democrats Urge Biden to Negotiate With Russia. news.antiwar.com A group of progressive House Democrats is urging President Biden to negotiate with Russia and seek a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. In a letter to Biden signed by 30 House Democrats, the lawmakers said they have supported Biden's Ukraine policy but that the risk of nuclear war and "catastrophic escalation" means that …
(2022-10-24). How the Pro-Ukraine NAFO Troll Operation Crowd-funds War Criminals. orinocotribune.com 
By Alexander Rubinstein — | Celebrated in mainstream US media for its anti-Russian trolling, the Twitter operation known as NAFO was founded by a Polish antisemite to raise money for a militia that has hosted war criminals, white nationalists, and wanted murderers.: | Whether they know it or not, anyone who has checked Twitter for recent coverage of the Ukraine proxy war has likely encountered at least one of the thousands of trolls that comprise NAFO, or the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization." Thanks to the efforts of NAFO and its "fe…
(2022-10-24). As Winter Approaches and Inflation Rises, Social Unrest Boils in Europe. news.antiwar.com As inflation and energy prices continue skyrocketing in Europe, people across the continent are protesting against the war in Ukraine and the anti-Russian sanctions, which have raised living costs to intolerable levels, the New York Times reported Friday. This is making politicians nervous, as winter approaches. "The resignation on Thursday of Prime Minister Liz Truss …
(2022-10-24). "Revolution" in Iran or Western wishful thinking? thealtworld.com I speak to Iranian academic and historian Seyed Mohammad Marandi in Tehran about the recent legacy media explosion of "revolution" and "regime change" propaganda after the tragic death of 22 year old Masha Amini. | Marandi dismisses much of the Western hyperbole and we talk about Ukraine, Russia, Syria and the West's role in global destabilisation.
(2022-10-24). Kiev's threat to use "dirty bomb" is obvious: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Some countries' distrust towards Moscow's warnings about Ukraine's "dirty bomb" does not mean that there is no such threat, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Romania defence min resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dincu resigned on Monday, saying he could not collaborate with the country's president, amid pressure weeks after he said Ukraine's only chance to end the war was to negotiate with Russia.
(2022-10-24). Chris Hedges: Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. scheerpost.com 
The longer the proxy war in Ukraine continues, the closer we come to a direct confrontation with Russia. Once that happens, the Dr. Strangeloves running the show will reach for the nukes.
(2022-10-24). India's ONGC Eyes Stake in Russian Entity Managing Sakhalin 1. infobrics.org India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp plans to take a stake in the new Russian entity that will manage the Sakhalin 1 project in the far east as it seeks to retain a 20% share in the asset…
(2022-10-24). Russia hails Islamic world independence amid Western pressure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Moscow appreciates the Islamic world's independence in the current international situation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
(2022-10-24). Russia security forces thwart terrorist attack in Pyatigorsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Supporters of the ISIL terrorist group were detained in the Russian city of Pyatigorsk for plotting an explosion in the city police department, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday.
(2022-10-24). U.S. Chip War version 2: Decoupling from China or declaring war? mronline.org 
The U.S. has gambled big in its latest, across-the-board sanctions on Chinese companies in the semiconductor industry, believing it can kneecap China and retain its global dominance.
(2022-10-24). How Western media manufactures consent for new cold war on China. multipolarista.com The Western media is waging a systematic propaganda campaign against China, to manufacture consent for the US-led new cold war. We debunked many of the lies and misleading claims spread by the press.
(2022-10-24). China's Communist Party Elects New Central Committee: Xi Jinping Continues Leading the Asian Giant. orinocotribune.com 
This Sunday, October, 23, the closing session of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China culminated in the approval of four texts that will guide the country's policy for at least the next decade. | With a solemn session at the People's Palace, the Communist Party of China (PCCh) concluded the activities of the 20th Congress of the political party. The names of the 205 delegates who will now make up the Central Committee of the party and the 171 alternate members were confirmed at the meeting, and additionally, three resolutions that are now part of Chinese policy to achieve its long-awaited target of b…
(2022-10-24). Why Brazil Sought Chinese Investments to Diversify Its Manufacturing Economy. infobrics.org Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, economic relations between Brazil and China have grown significantly. The main driver of this process has been China's enormous demand for agricultural, energy, and mineral commodities…
(2022-10-24). Xi Jinping's third term may boost international cooperation towards multipolarity. infobrics.org Domestically, Xi is expected to continue his project of modernizing China's political and economic governance.
(2022-10-24). China: What Happened to Hu Jintao? thealtworld.com Just as the Western media spread lies about China before the Communist Party of China's (CPC) Congress including fabrications about a "coup" that never took place the Western media is now lying about what happened during the Congress itself including stories of former Chinese President Hu Jintao being "dragged" out of the event. | In reality and by looking at footage of Hu Jintao being escorted in it is clear that he was frail, ill, and disoriented and his departure from the event was health-related. | References: | Reports on China (w/Andy Boreham) Xi Jinping elected for third te…
(2022-10-24). China focuses on fair division of the 'cake' of wealth. ecns.cn China will focus on developing the economy and expanding the whole of society's wealth through ceaselessly pursuing high-quality development, while enhancing the wealth distribution system with reasonable institutional arrangements to ensure fair division of the "cake" of wealth and avoid economic polarization, according to a senior official of the Communist Party of China on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Xi meets with CPC National Congress delegates. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Sunday met with more than 2,700 delegates, specially invited delegates and non-voting participants of the 20th CPC National Congress in Beijing.
(2022-10-24). CIIE preparations gain pace as arrival of inbound exhibits jumps. ecns.cn As the 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches, Shanghai officials are stepping up their final preparations, and inbound exhibits are being transported to the city, such as spices from Thailand, amber from Greece, and electric vehicles and robots from South Korea.
(2022-10-24). Iran-China ties based on mutual respect, interest: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a message to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping stressed that the relations between the two countries are based on mutual respect and interest.
(2022-10-24). China's GDP rises 3% year-on-year in first three quarters. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product increased 3 percent year-on-year to 87 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
(2022-10-24). New watchdog elected in anti-corruption fight. ecns.cn The 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China, the Party's top discipline and anti-corruption watchdog, elected its new leadership at its first plenary session on Sunday as Li Xi was elected its secretary.
(2022-10-24). CPC unveils new top leadership for new journey toward modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday unveiled its new top leadership, which will lead the world's most populous nation on its new journey toward a great modern socialist country in all respects.
(2022-10-24). Statesmen hail general secretary's election. ecns.cn Heads of state from a number of countries have congratulated Xi Jinping on his election as general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Sunday.
(2022-10-24). Chinese flood control experts in Pakistan conclude inspection tour. ecns.cn A group of 11 experts sent by the Chinese government to Pakistan for assisting the country's disaster assessment, flood prevention and relief work concluded their inspection and exchanges and returned to China on Saturday.
(2022-10-24). 5.1-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Pishan County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 11: 06 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2022-10-24). China's GDP grows 3.9 pct in third quarter, faster than expectations. ecns.cn China's third-quarter GDP grew by 3.9 percent compared with a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.
(2022-10-24). New leadership to inspire nation on modernization. ecns.cn The new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee was elected at the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on Sunday.
(2022-10-24). Brief introductions of members of CPC central leading bodies. ecns.cn The following are the brief introductions of the members of the central leading bodies of the Communist Party of China:…
(2022-10-24). Leaders of DPRK, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba congratulate Xi on election as general secretary of CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn Ruling party leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Vietnam, Laos and Cuba on Sunday respectively sent congratulations to Xi Jinping on his election as general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
(2022-10-24). CPC Central Committee holds press conference on report to 20th national congress. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee holds a press conference on Oct. 24, 2022 to introduce and interpret a key report to the just-concluded 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-24). Southwest China's land-sea rail corridor receives 7,000th freight train. ecns.cn The 7,000th freight train loaded with paper pulp, quartz sand and construction ceramic on Friday left the railway station at Qinzhou in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to go to Chongqing municipality via the New Western Land-sea Corridor.
(2022-10-24). HK chief executive hails key Party congress. ecns.cn Leading officials in Hong Kong said on Sunday that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was an uplifting and milestone event that will guide the city's development in the years to come.
(2022-10-24). CPC Central Committee to hold press conference on report to 20th national congress. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will hold a press conference Monday morning to introduce and interpret a key report to the just-concluded 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-24). Communique of the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn The following is the full text of the communique of the first plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China:…
(2022-10-24). Animal lovers dedicated to bird protection across China. ecns.cn Yang Jianfang, 67, has been engaged in feeding birds at the Riverside Park in Central China's Yichang City, Hubei Province for eight years.
(2022-10-24). China's foreign trade value rises 9.9% to $4t. ecns.cn China's imports and exports were valued 31.11 trillion yuan ($4.29 trillion) in the first three quarters of the year, up 9.9 percent from a year ago, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Arriban plantas de oxígeno medicinal para hospitales de Holguín. cubadebate.cu Los tres hospitales provinciales de Holguín contarán con una nueva fortaleza en la asistencia médica a los pacientes, una vez que sean instaladas las cinco modernas plantas procesadoras de oxígeno medicinal que desde la semana pasada comenzaron a llegar a ese territorio del oriente cubano como parte de una donación procedente de la República Popular China.
(2022-10-24). Xi Jinping recibe tercer mandato como secretario general del PCCh. telesurtv.net Además de Xi, el nuevo Comité Permanente lo integran Wang Huning, director de la Oficina de Investigación Política del Comité Central del PCCh, y Zhao Leji, secretario para la Comisión Disciplinaria.
(2022-10-24). Xi Jinping recibe felicitaciones de la comunidad internacional. telesurtv.net El Gobieron de Venezuela felicitó este domingo al presidente de China, Xi Jinping por ser reelegido como secretario General del Partido Comunista Chino.
(2022-10-24). 'I'll Never Stop Fighting for My Son': S.C. Man Dies Suspiciously in Police Custody. thealtworld.com On October 2nd, Lavell Lane was arrested for "walking in the street" and taken to jail in Spartanburg, SC. Six hours later, at 5am, he was pronounced dead. | His mother, Beverly Lane Reese, and sister, Roxann Thomas, discuss who Lavell was and what they're doing to get answers about circumstance of his death which authorities are refusing to disclose. | Kym Smith, organizer with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, co-founder of Soda City Bail Fund & outside liaison for Jailhouse Lawyers Speak-SC, joined the show to discuss the reputation for violence and inhumane conditions associated with the prisons and jai…
(2022-10-24). Swedish FM Says New Government Will Fulfill Deal With Turkey to Join NATO. news.antiwar.com Sweden's foreign minister on Monday said that the new Swedish government will work to fulfill a deal signed with Turkey that is required for the Nordic nation to join NATO. Turkish officials appeared to be at odds with the previous more left-leaning government when it came to the NATO agreement. But Ulf Kristersson took over …
(2022-10-24). Los Filis de Filadelfia vuelven a la Serie Mundial de la MLB. cubadebate.cu El astro Bryce Harper conectó el jonrón decisivo en la octava entrada y los Phillies de Philadelphia avanzaron a la Serie Mundial de las Grandes Ligas este domingo con una victoria de 4×3 sobre los Padres de San Diego. Los Phillies llegaron a la final del campeonato de playoffs de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol por primera vez en 13 años.
(2022-10-24). Nadadora Elisbet Gámez gana cinco oros en campeonato en Tailandia. cubadebate.cu En su debut competitivo con la beca de la Federación Internacional de Natación, la cubana Elisbet Gámez Matos ganó cinco medallas de oro en el Campeonato de Natación de Curso Corto de Tailandia 2022, en Bangkok. La baracoense de 25 años de edad se impuso en los 50 y 100 metros del estilo libre con tiempos de 25: 82 y 55: 14 segundos, récords nacionales.
(2022-10-24). Did Marco Rubio Bite Off More Than He Can Chew? orinocotribune.com By Cheryl Labash — Oct 19, 2022 | Florida sen. Marco Rubio May have overstepped himself. He must have considered it a midterm election campaign stunt to rile up the rabid anti-Cuba electors in his state or to impress his benefactors. | On August 5, Rubio publicly announced from a senatorial bully pulpit his letter to the FBI accusing illegalities and requesting an investigation of the high school teacher, US Military veteran, and Cuban American Carlos Lazo and the remarkable movement that has grown around him appropriately named Puentes de Amor, Bridges of Love. | Let's remember Lazo's alleged crime is brin…
(2022-10-24). Tehran to take reciprocal action against EU sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Regarding the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Tehran will definitely take reciprocal and proportional action in the coming days.
(2022-10-24). Fact Check: Donald Trump Was Paid $20M By Billionaire To Move US Embassy From Tel Aviv To Jerusalem. moguldom.com Former U.S. President Donald Trump has continuously been accused of using his office to commit unsavory crimes and for personal gain. Now a new book alleges Trump accepted $20 million from a billionaire to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maggie Haberman makes the claim in her new book, …
(2022-10-24). Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo refuse to step down from Los Angeles City Council. wsws.org The ongoing crisis within the City Council has found expression in the mayor's race, as billionaire Rick Caruso and long-time Democratic politician Karen Bass remain in a dead heat ahead of the November 8 vote.
(2022-10-24). Help us break the Sanctions Silence. iacenter.org With your help we can break the silence and publish a very needed book Sanctions — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy A project of the SanctionsKill Campaign An anthology by social justice activists Donate by credit card at iacenter.org/sanctions-book Everyone who donates $25 or more will receive a copy of the 200 page book: Sanctions — A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. The impact of sanctions on more than 40 developing and formerly colonized countries, one third of the world's population, was barely discussed in mainstream media for decades. The vibrations of hyperinflation, chronic short…
(2022-10-24). 75th Anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist takes on added significance with escalation of New Cold War. mronline.org 
Let's Hope History Does Not Repeat…
(2022-10-24). Will the US and Germany answer for the energy crisis they caused? journal-neo.org 
As you may know, the wars of the last century took place mainly because of energy resources, which the industry and economy of the developing world began to need particularly strongly. This is especially evident in the events of World War II, which not only demonstrated the struggle for spheres of influence in general, but …
(2022-10-24). Brazil Fights 'Spiritual War Against Communism'. orinocotribune.com Political debate in Brazil is being reduced to "Christians" vs "Communists" by Jair Bolsonaro's campaign, with no room for discussion of proposals for government policy, projects and programs. | The campaign has resorted to exploiting religious voters and their faith for electoral purposes, with polls indicating that he's been loosing key support from Christians in general and evangelicals specifically. | As per the incumbent's campaign script, Lula's "communist" government would force children to use unisex restrooms, liberalize abortion and drugs, impose "gender ideology" and threaten the integrity of families.
(2022-10-24). Buyer beware: What to expect if Republicans win control of Congress. peoplesworld.org 
As we approach the midterm elections, it's time to "look under the hood" and see what the Republicans are promising the American people if they gain control of both houses of Congress. Warning: What you'll see isn't pretty. It's actually an all-out program to reverse the gains of the working class over the last 90 years …
(2022-10-24). Illegal loggers rush to clear more Amazon rainforest before Lula wins election. peoplesworld.org 
Environmental activists are warning that the second round of voting in the Brazilian presidential elections has sparked a rush to destroy more of the Amazon rainforest. The Workers Party candidate, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is favorite to win the second round of voting against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro …
(2022-10-24). Once more on the brink: Sixty years since the Cuban Missile Crisis. wsws.org While the world was nearly brought to the brink of destruction 60 years ago, the actions of Kennedy and Khrushchev look positively restrained when seen in the light of the present war.
(2022-10-24). Research, enterprise and education excellence recognised by Institute of Physics. imperial.ac.uk Three academics and one team have been honoured in this year's Institute of Physics Awards.
(2022-10-24). Fascist Giorgia Meloni heads new Italian government. wsws.org For the first time since World War II, a party with fascist roots leads the government in a major European country.
(2022-10-24). The Conformity Forge and The Alchemy of Evil. indybay.org One possible answer may be that governments, the media, the legal system, and the vast majority of the population are firmly embedded in a sociopolitical system that not only does not want anything about it to be questioned, but also actively prevents an awareness from arising in people of a radically different view of the world in which they live. A social paradigm shift is imperative!
(2022-10-24). BOMBSHELL CONFESSION: FBI Tampered With 1992 Presidential Election To Help Bill Clinton Win, Asserts Ex-Intelligence Agent. covertactionmagazine.com How often do intelligence agencies interfere in elections to aid favored candidates? Has any President since the end of World War II ever really won on his own? Scott Barnes is a 68-year-old former drug enforcement agent and military police officer from Redondo Beach, California, who says that he was part of a secret mission …
(2022-10-24). Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for WC with calf injury: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iran forward Sardar Azmoun is a doubt for the World Cup after picking up an injury while warming up for Bayer Leverkusen.
(2022-10-24). The Ever Widening War Grows Wider. thealtworld.com
(2022-10-24). Washington state's Natasha Hill challenges GOP on Jan. 6, 2021 coup attempt. peoplesworld.org 
SPOKANE, Wash.—In a televised debate last Thursday, Democratic congressional candidate Natasha Hill blasted her Republican opponent, Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, for evasive answers about her attitude toward former President Donald Trump and the right wing storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. "We need some direct answers, here," said Hill, a young African American …
(2022-10-24). Heads of parties congratulate Xi. ecns.cn Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, extended his warmest congratulations to Xi Jinping for continuing to lead the CPC.
(2022-10-24). Sunday 10/23: The New Cold War with Sharat G. Lin. indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486…
(2022-10-24). Ex LAUSD Teacher Files FBI Report Against Disgraced City Council Member Nury Martinez. indybay.org Los Angeles California, Oct. 21, 2022- Lorcan T. Kilroy M.F.A., the dismissed Los Angeles High School Art teacher and the son of award winning Irish Playwright Thomas Kilroy, has now, after concluding 7 years of litigation against now-disgraced former LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez and others, filed a conclusory report with the F.B.I.
(2022-10-24). Red Theory: Bourgeois democracy and fascism. fightbacknews.org Communists have a proud history of fighting on the front lines of the resistance to fascism, from the International Brigades in Spain, to the Antifascist Resistance in occupied Europe, to the heroic struggle of the Soviet people to defend the USSR and defeat Nazi Germany. The Soviets liberated the survivors of the death camps and led the assault on Berlin. From that practice theory has been developed to analyze what fascism is, how it develops, and how it should be fought. | It is common on the left to hear the United States described as fascist. This is especially true among the youth and some petty bourgeois r…
(2022-10-24). Students for a Democratic Society 16th Annual Convention say, 'Not another step back!'. fightbacknews.org Kent, OH – On October 15 and 16, members of the New Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) from across the United States gathered for their annual national convention at Kent State, Ohio. | Roughly 90 students from SDS chapters and affiliates listened to speakers and gave workshops, summing up their victories and losses over the past year. The convention was united under the slogan of, "Not Another Step Back!" in reference to the year-long fight to keep rights such as the right to an abortion, but also to win even more. They featured national SDS' commitments to, "Fight for Black lives, defend Roe v. Wade, and…
(2022-10-24). "Canberra covers up crimes against indigenous" thealtworld.com Tim Anderson believes Australia is trying to cover up the crimes committed against the indigenous people. | Australian official justifies blocking UN torture prevention panel from visiting prisons | The United Nations has suspended the work of its torture inspectors in Australia after authorities prevented their access to several prisons. | The inspectors called the decision drastic and a response to Australia's breach of its international obligations. A former inspector is also calling Australia's move an embarrassing debacle for which Canberra should be accountable. Australia has until January 20-23 to meet…
(2022-10-24). Private Companies Helped Ruin Jackson's Water. levernews.com
(2022-10-24). Washington Post Preemptively Trashes Third Quarter GDP Numbers. cepr.net We should never make too much of one quarter's productivity data. …this quarter will be good news and a huge turnaround from the productivity numbers we saw in the first half of 2022.
(2022-10-24). FSU students demand 'Kirk off campus!'. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On October 20, students at Florida State University, led by FSU Students for a Democratic Society (FSU SDS) gathered to counter-protest an on campus appearance by conservative mouthpiece Charlie Kirk. Kirk is the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a national organization that peddles racist, homophobic, alt-right talking points on college campuses. | FSU College Democrats President Alexis Dorman states, "Charlie Kirk has resorted to indoctrinating young people with made-up information that benefits himself," and "Charlie Kirk is a Trump pawn without a single original idea." | This is not the…
(2022-10-24). üéß THE AUDIT: Accountability Leads To Crisis. levernews.com
(2022-10-24). Bilateral Meetings of Rosstandart with National Standards Bodies of BRICS States. infobrics.org
(2022-10-24). Ambedkar, Buddhism and Dalit liberation. mronline.org 
Events of the last few days indicate AAP and BJP worship Ambedkar purely for electoral gains and not from commitment to his ideas.
(2022-10-24). New Yorkers Visit Vienna for Social Housing Inspiration. inequality.org
(2022-10-24). Media narratives shield landlords from a crisis of their own making. mronline.org 
As landlords continue their relentless pursuit of profits, and politicians allow pandemic-era eviction moratoriums to expire, the human toll of a fundamentally brutal housing system is arguably more visible than ever—particularly in America's largest cities.
(2022-10-24). In One Maine City, Solutions to the Affordability Crisis Are on the Ballot. inequality.org
(2022-10-24). The 4th Industrial Revolution. dissidentvoice.org 
In a world dominated by capital, what would a capitalist do to the labor force if costs could be significantly reduced by reducing the number of workers. Yes, it is an obvious answer.
(2022-10-24). Southern California Teamsters in solidarity with Amazon walkout. fightbacknews.org San Bernardino, CA – Dozens of Amazon workers out of an air hub in San Bernardino walked off the job on Friday, October 14 in an unfair labor practice strike demanding a $5 pay raise, safer working conditions and no retaliation for organizing. Amazon workers start around $17 per hour with limited benefits and work under high production quotas. | Hundreds of Teamsters from the surrounding locals including 1932, 63 and 396 showed up on two separate picket lines to help block the entrances to the air hub. The Teamsters represent 350,000 UPS workers under one of the strongest national union contracts. For part-time a…
(2022-10-24). Current chaos in Chad yet another challenge for France in Africa. infobrics.org European interventionism in Africa to increase, but its soft power is in decline.
(2022-10-24). Nearly 40% of UK households will fall into 'energy poverty' this winter. infobrics.org The energy crisis will directly affect at least 26 million UK citizens.
(2022-10-24). Saudi Arabia reportedly the latest country to be interested in joining BRICS. infobrics.org Differences between the US and Saudi Arabia continue to widen.
(2022-10-24). "America This Week" with Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi [Transcript]. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-24). World Polio Day begins amid state of emergency in New York over virus. america.cgtn.com October 24 is recognized as World Polio Day across the globe and while a vaccine has been produced to combat this virus, it has yet to be fully eradicated. In the United States, there has been a resurgence of polio cases, especially in the state …
(2022-10-24). Iran to file lawsuit against adversary West-based Farsi media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — On the sidelines of the 18th OANA General Assembly, the Iranian culture minister said that Iran will file a lawsuit to relevant international bodies against Europe and US-based Persian TVs for their role in fomenting riots.
(2022-10-24). Will Lehman campaign holds meeting to oppose layoffs as election enters final stages. wsws.org Over 100 workers and supporters attended an online meeting held Sunday by the campaign of Mack Trucks worker Will Lehman for president of the United Auto Workers.
(2022-10-24). Covid-19 sets students back academically. america.cgtn.com The Covid-19 pandemic caused significant damage to the U.S. economy, but it also had a major impact on the educational sector, the U.S. Department of Education revealed. According to a Department of Education survey of how 4th and 8th grade students in the US are faring, reading …
(2022-10-24). RSV and other viruses strain US children's hospitals, filling up pediatric beds. wsws.org Children's hospitals in many parts of the US are straining under the weight of unusually high numbers of children infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses.
(2022-10-24). Oppose the Australian university union's sellout at Western Sydney University College. wsws.org The NTEU deal is one of the most blatant efforts by all the union apparatuses to impose the Labor government's demands for at least two more years of real wage cuts, as well as social spending cuts, while boosting military spending.
(2022-10-24). Candidate for Lt. Governor Angela Underwood-Jacobs ,Making California Safe and Secure. indybay.org Angela Underwood-Jacobs is running for Lt. Governor of California inspired by the murder of her brother who was gunned down by domestic terrorists in Oakland, CA. in May, 2020…
(2022-10-24). Mexican President seeks to extend military use as public security. america.cgtn.com Mexico's President Andreas Manuel-Obrador is seeking approval from the country's congressional bodies to extend the use of the nation's military as a public security force until 2028, which he believes will help in the fight against organized crime groups. While the Mexican President believes this …
(2022-10-24). Friday 10/28: CineLatino: First Time Home Screening. indybay.org UC Berkeley 142 Dwinelle Hall…
(2022-10-24). Iran freestyle finishes vice-champion at U23 world c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian freestyle U23 wrestling team became the vice-champion in the 2022 World Wrestling Championships 2022.
(2022-10-24). Saturday 11/19: Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! indybay.org Offices of the Middle East Children's Alliance: | 1011 8th Street, Suite 100 | Berkeley CA 94710…
(2022-10-24). "Effective coop. with regional bodies Iran's priority" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Salman Al Farisi in Tehran on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Shooting in US's Chicago leaves 5 injured, 3 fatalities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — US police said that at least five men were shot, three fatally, Sunday when gunfire erupted at a Chicago intersection taken over by a drag-racing caravan of more than 100 cars.
(2022-10-24). Lebanese parliament fails to elect president for 4th time. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The Lebanese parliament failed to elect a new president to replace long-time serving resident Michel Aoun.
(2022-10-24). Imperial entrepreneurs showcase their startups at London Demo Day. imperial.ac.uk Entrepreneurs from Imperial College London, King's College London and UCL pitched their businesses to investors at this year's Demo Day.
(2022-10-24). On CNH picket line in Iowa, workers back Will Lehman's call for full strike pay and mobilization of UAW membership behind their struggle. wsws.org Four hundred workers who manufacture backhoes and other construction equipment walked out of the plant along the Mississippi River on May 2, joining another 700 workers at CNH's farm tractor plant in Racine, Wisconsin.
(2022-10-24). Iran arrests 10 people in NW for cooperation with Mossad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary on Monday announced that 10 people were arrested in West Azarbaijan province on espionage charges and links with the Israeli regime's Mossad.
(2022-10-24). Rishi Sunak set to be UK's next Prime Minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Rishi Sunak will become the first Hindu and the first person of color to become Britain's Prime Minister.
(2022-10-24). Iran, Oman FMs mull over developing coop. at regional level. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign minister and his Omani counterpart discussed the latest developments in negotiations to lift sanctions on Iran and improve the relations between the two countries in various fields.
(2022-10-24). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, October 24.
(2022-10-24). VIDEO: Bridge collapses in Philippines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Footage shows in bridge collapse in the Philippines following which two trucks fell down.
(2022-10-24). Labor Speaks Out at Port of Oakland to Defend Rail Workers Health & Safety & Right to Strike. indybay.org
(2022-10-24). Two health care workers fatally shot at Dallas hospital. wsws.org Police responded to the scene of the fatal shootings of two health care workers near the labor and delivery area of Methodist Dallas Medical Center Saturday morning.
(2022-10-24). Wednesday 10/26: Democracy in the Americas: What can the U.S. learn about democracy from Latin America? indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2022-10-24). Syrian army pounds terrorists positions in de-escalation zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Following the terrorist attacks on the de-escalation zone in Syria, the Syrian army targeted the positions of the terrorists in Aleppo, Hama and Idlib.
(2022-10-24). Students at Joliot-Curie high school near Paris denounce police attacks. wsws.org WSWS journalists spoke with high school students in the Paris suburb of Nanterre amid a two-week standoff with police during the ongoing French refinery strike.
(2022-10-24). This week in history: October 24-30. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2022-10-24). Iran's top general mocks being put on EU sanctions list. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has mocked the new EU sanctions saying they are allowed to seize all his assets to buy coal for European citizens as winter is nearing.
(2022-10-24). Saturday 12/3: Craneway Craft Fair – 51st Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit! indybay.org Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Building 'A' | 4501 Pleasanton Ave | Pleasanton, CA 94566…
(2022-10-24). "We need to put our demands out there and not leave it up to the bureaucracy": Baltimore rail maintenance workers hold informational picket against sellout contracts. wsws.org The picket, the latest in a series of informational pickets initiated by the Railroad Workers Rank-and-File Committee, was held to organize workers against the deliberate violation of the will of railroaders by the union apparatus and to build support for the railroaders within the general public.
(2022-10-24). Israeli regime conducts new aggression against Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Local media on Monday afternoon reported that several explosions were heard in the sky of Damascus, the capital of Syria while local Syrian media said that the Israeli regime carried out airstrikes on the capital.
(2022-10-24). 1 arrested after military base outside U.S. capital reports "barricade situation" ecns.cn A person was taken into custody after a U.S. military base outside Washington, D.C. reported a "barricade situation" on Sunday.
(2022-10-24). Iran able to ensure security of region instead of foreigners. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that Tehran has suggested countries in the region that it can ensure the security of the region instead of foreign powers.
(2022-10-24). Weeks after landfall, Hurricane Ian leaves thousands displaced, financially ruined. wsws.org Dislocation from the storm has left many homeless, unemployed and stranded, while little to no assistance has come from federal or state authorities.
(2022-10-24). Union ends California mental health strike with sellout deal. wsws.org After weeks of union-imposed isolation, the strike of over 2,000 mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California has been brought to an end with a tentative agreement that will solve none of workers' grievances or patients' needs.
(2022-10-24). Q&A: Does COVID-19 spread in schools? imperial.ac.uk Shiranee Sriskandan explains how a study of COVID-19 in London schools provides insights for this winter and future infectious disease outbreaks.
(2022-10-24). 18th general assembly of OANA in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The 18th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) officially began in the Iranian capital of Tehran in the presence of Iranian Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili.
(2022-10-24). View of 5th CIIE venue in Shanghai. ecns.cn The CIIE, the world's first dedicated import exhibition, will take place in Shanghai on Nov. 5-10.
(2022-10-24). Voters will decide local minimum wage ballot issue in D.C. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On Nov. 8th, voters in the District of Columbia will have the opportunity to vote "yes" or "no" on whether tipped workers (such as restaurant servers, bartenders, nail salon workers, and parking attendants) who currently earn $5.35 per hour can have their wages increased to the current minimum wage in D.C. of $16.10 an hour. …
(2022-10-24). Venezuelan university trains next generation of professional gamers. america.cgtn.com Video game competitions are big business around the world, and many countries including Venezuela are eager to tap into the lucrative industry. One university in Caracas has now launched a first-of-its-kind E-Sports Academy to train the next generation of professional players. The Andres Bello …
(2022-10-24). Everyone must access to information as important human right. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The CEO of the Bulgarian News Agency said that information is an important human right that should be available to everyone.
(2022-10-24). Correcting the Story: San Lorenzo Benchlands Demolition to begin 9 AM on Tuesday 10-25. indybay.org Contrary to what was posted in Jessica York's recent Sentinel Story, the time of the Tuesday October 25th demolition of the next–to-the-last segment of the San Lorenzo Benchlands Survival Camp will be at 9 AM not at noon.
(2022-10-24). Early voting begins in US mid-term elections amid threats of disruption, suppression and violence. wsws.org More than half the Republican candidates deny the validity of the 2020 election and many are preparing to challenge the results in 2022.
(2022-10-24). Wednesday 11/16: 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.
(2022-10-24). Europe's self destruction. mronline.org 
Despite the economically disastrous impact the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage will have on Europe, Western media still holds its tongue about it.
(2022-10-24). Saturday 11/19: Online Townhall: The Current Working Class Fight in Argentina. indybay.org Online townhall, see website for details…
(2022-10-24). Negotiated solution – No alternative! indybay.org Does anyone really believe that more and more state-of-the-art weapons, no matter how tough sanctions and huge financial injections could produce peace? …The survival of humanity depends in part on this business of death no longer having a future, and it begins at any moment. Prospects are rising as the forces for survival come together.
(2022-10-24). Nurses in Joliet, Illinois organize protest after three ER nurses escorted off the premises for demanding safe staffing. wsws.org St. Joe's nurses conducted a 16-day strike more than two years ago demanding improvement in staffing shortages, but these issues have still not been resolved after strike was contained and isolated by union officials.
(2022-10-24). Hexagonal rock columns of Hong Kong Geopark ranks world's top 100. ecns.cn The Early Cretaceous rhyolitic columnar rock formation located in Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark had been selected as one of the First 100 International Union of Geological Sciences Geological Heritage Sites.
(2022-10-24). Thursday 10/27: Saving Life on Earth: Stopping Fossil Fuels, the Climate Emergency & Extinction Crisis. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-10-24). Hangzhou's digital economy brings expats together. ecns.cn Six foreigners from four countries joined in a joyful trip to the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sunday, to see the city's latest achievements in the digital economy.
(2022-10-24). OANA meeting in Tehran symbolizes Iran's reality to world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — The Mehr Managing Director Mohmmad Shojaeian has said that the ongoing OANA meeting in Tehran shows Iran's true face amid the western mainstream media's negative image of Iran.
(2022-10-24). Rishi Sunak To Become the UK's New Prime Minister. Here's What He Doesn't Want You To Know. scheerpost.com 
From offshore dealings to right-wing think tanks, here's openDemocracy's guide to the man who could become the UK's richest PM.
(2022-10-24). Death toll from floods in Pakistan rises to 1,731. ecns.cn The death toll from this season's monsoon rain and floods since mid-June has risen to 1,731 along with 12,867 injuries in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
(2022-10-24). Comicomment: Hiding head in the sand, US' coping with pandemic. ecns.cn
(2022-10-24). Oakland District Councul Candidate Forum – Wednesday Oct 26. indybay.org On Wednesday, October 26th, from 6-8PM PST EBASE will be holding a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Oakland City Council. Community members will be invited to speak directly with candidates and ask pressing questions around housing justice, economic inequality, and public safety in advance of upcoming elections.
(2022-10-24). Bosses & Managers In SF Using Restraining Orders To Shut Workers Up. indybay.org Bosses and managers are using court restraining orders to shut down unionists, whistleblowers and workers who are fighting for worker rights and against corruption.
(2022-10-24). Medicare call service workers strike over low pay, harassment by callers. peoplesworld.org 
HATTIESBURG, Miss.—Some 530 call center workers at a big federal contractor, Maximus, who handle calls from Medicare and Affordable Care Act clients, are being forced to strike on November 1 over low pay and Maximus's refusal to do anything about sexual harassment from callers. The walkout comes just after the workers, and the Communications Workers …
(2022-10-24). Why do children need polio vaccine boosters – Q and A. imperial.ac.uk On World Polio Day, we talk to two experts about why polio boosters are needed in London.
(2022-10-24). Trouble brewing in $24 trillion US Treasury market. wsws.org Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett noted last week that while surface conditions in the market for US Treasury bonds appeared calm, in contrast to the turmoil in the UK, beneath this "surface veneer, some nasty currents are swirling in the Treasuries world."
(2022-10-24). New York begins sheltering refugees in tent city. wsws.org The isolated tent facility for up to 1,000 migrants exemplifies the bipartisan nature of the attack on immigrants and refugees.
(2022-10-24). Iranian teachers hold two-day sit-down strike against state repression of nationwide protests. wsws.org The teachers' strike is the largest organised intervention of the working class into the protest movement to date.
(2022-10-24). One year since WSWS webinar, "How to end the pandemic" wsws.org Today marks one year since the WSWS and the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) hosted a powerful webinar which brought together a panel of leading scientists and workers to present the case for the global elimination of COVID-19.
(2022-10-24). Friday 12/16: Light at Night: A Glowing Hazard. indybay.org
(2022-10-24). New Zealand Stalinist Ken Douglas and the historic degeneration of the trade unions. wsws.org As president of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions and head of the Stalinist Socialist Unity Party, Douglas played a pivotal role in suppressing the struggles of the working class against the right-wing 1984-90 Labour government and the subsequent National Party government.
(2022-10-24). Tesla Shanghai plant remains a major export hub. ecns.cn Tesla's Shanghai plant has retained its role as the carmaker's major export hub, helping the United States-based company drive up its fast-growing global sales.
(2022-10-24). US trying to stir up conflict between Taliban, Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi says that the United States is trying to stir up a conflict between the Taliban and Iran.
(2022-10-24). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, October 24.
(2022-10-24). Chinese traditional fermented food can help treat hyperuricemia: study. ecns.cn Probiotics from the Chinese traditional fermented food Jiangshui have been found capable of helping to treat hyperuricemia, a key biochemical basis of gout, according to Lanzhou University.
(2022-10-24). OANA meeting lays groundwork for cooperation among media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Kim Hyeon-jun, deputy director general of South Korean Yonhap news agency has described the OANA General Assembly in Tehran Mon. as a very important event for this organization to discuss challenges and opportunities ahead.
(2022-10-24). Slavery on the ballot in five states as activists challenge 13th Amendment loophole. peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—More than 1 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will soon decide whether to close loopholes that led to the proliferation of a different form of slavery—forced labor by people convicted of certain crimes. None of the proposals would force immediate changes inside the states' prisons, though …
(2022-10-24). Pepe Encapsulated It Really Well… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2022-10-24). Construction of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge progressing, meeting all standards. ecns.cn The undersea tunnel of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, a mega project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), has completed the sinking and docking of the E22 tube section on October 21.
(2022-10-24). Australia: NSW rail union calls off fare collection ban as government targets workers in lawsuit. wsws.org The bid by the New South Wales government to seek financial compensation over an industrial dispute is an extraordinary move targeting the entire working class.
(2022-10-24). Peloteros japoneses se coronan campeones de Mundial sub-23 de béisbol. telesurtv.net Vencen en la final a la novena de Corea del Sur con balance 3-0.
(2022-10-24). "Nos hemos convertido en una sociedad atrapada en la creditocracia, el objetivo es mantenerte endeudado el mayor tiempo posible" cubadebate.cu En una entrevista, el sociólogo Andrew Ross, de la Universidad de Nueva York, describe una sociedad atrapada en la creditocracia. "El costo de los bienes, sin importar cuán básicos sean, tiene que ser financiado con deuda. El endeudamiento se convierte en condición previa no solo para las mejoras materiales en la calidad de vida, sino para cubrir las necesidades básicas".
(2022-10-24). Giorgia Meloni asume cargo de primera ministra en Italia. telesurtv.net Meloni acudió este domingo al Palacio Chigi de Roma, sede del Gobierno, para escenificar el traspaso de poderes con su predecesor en el cargo, Mario Draghi.
(2022-10-24). El jabón, entre la escasez y la necesidad (+Video). cubadebate.cu øQué pasa con la producción de jabón? En busca de respuesta, Cubadebate visitó la Unidad Empresarial de Base "Suchel Cetro". El Director de la UEB, Alexander Puig Varona dijo que en el caso del jabón de lavar, el plan previsto para el año era de 13 383 toneladas de jabón de lavar, de ellas se han producido 5 978 toneladas, lo que representa 56.6%.
(2022-10-24). Cuba reitera compromiso con los principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. cubadebate.cu El canciller Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla reiteró el compromiso de Cuba con los principios y propósitos de la Carta de Naciones Unidas, de cuya proclamación se cumplen 77 años. En Twitter, el canciller publicó que "el multilateralismo, el respeto a la Carta y al derecho internacional deben ser las pautas que marquen las relaciones internacionales frente a los múltiples retos del orden actual".
(2022-10-24). Comisión investigará causas del accidente aéreo en Irkutsk, Rusia. telesurtv.net Un caza Su-30 se estrelló contra un edificio residencial de dos plantas en la ciudad rusa de Irkutsk, en el sur de Siberia, cerca de la frontera con Mongolia.
(2022-10-24). Preparan Aeropuerto Jardines del Rey para temporada alta del turismo. cubadebate.cu Aunque con un ligero atraso en las mejoras de la pista, el Aeropuerto Internacional Jardines del Rey se muestra casi listo para el inicio de la temporada alta de las operaciones turísticas en el polo de Ciego de àÅvila, previsto para el mes de noviembre. En el Aeropuerto se ha continuado con acciones indispensables para brindar un mejor servicio.
(2022-10-24). Cámara de Comercio de Cuba: Se aprecia interés del empresariado extranjero en participar en Fihav 2022. cubadebate.cu Si bien la inscripción para la Feria Internacional de La Habana (del 14 al 18 de noviembre próximo) sigue abierta al empresariado extranjero, ya se aprecia un interés en participar, con la confirmación hasta el momento de 60 países y 400 empresas, informó este lunes Antonio Carricarte, presidente de la Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba.
(2022-10-24). Aumentan muertes relacionadas con huracán Fiona en Puerto Rico. telesurtv.net Del total de muerte confirmadas, dos fueron consecuencia directa del embate del fenómeno y 16 indirectas.
(2022-10-24). Bolivia reitera disposición al diálogo con oposición de Santa Cruz. telesurtv.net "Nuestro Gobierno demuestra una vez más su predisposición al diálogo y cumpliendo con la demanda del pueblo cruceño,…
(2022-10-24). Asesinan a líder social en el Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net El líder social Sócrates Sevillano y su esposa, Cielo Rujeles, fueron asesinados por desconocidos en la localidad colombiana de Orito, departamento del Putumayo.
(2022-10-24). Siria e Irán acuerdan continuar frenando injerencia de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El jefe diplomático iraní puntualizó que la República Islámica continuará oponiéndose a las agresiones del régimen de ocupación de Israel.
(2022-10-24). Twitter "marca" y limita el alcance de medios cubanos. cubadebate.cu Este lunes 24 de octubre, Twitter marcó a algunos medios de prensa cubanos como "afiliados al Gobierno" de Cuba, una acción que censura y estigmatiza a medios públicos del país, que pone en práctica una decisión anunciada por la plataforma en agosto de 2020 y afecta a los destinatarios y potenciales lectores de los tuits de los medios etiquetados.
(2022-10-24). Tiroteo en Chicago deja 3 muertos y 2 heridos. cubadebate.cu Tres hombres jóvenes murieron baleados y otros dos resultaron gravemente heridos en Chicago, en lo que la policía calificó de una carrera ilegal en que participaron unos 100 vehículos.
(2022-10-24). Egipto frustra contrabando de cerca de 2.000 piezas arqueológicas. telesurtv.net La confiscación de las piezas, entre las cuales además había monedas antiguas, ocurrió un día después del robo registrado en un museo de Sohag, en el sur del país.
(2022-10-24). Tormenta Roslyn provoca al menos tres fallecidos en México. telesurtv.net Las víctimas residían en el estado de Nayarit. Durante las últimas horas el sistema ha continuado moviéndose por el estado de Durango.
(2022-10-24). Corea del Norte y Surcorea intercambian tiros de advertencia. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas armadas norcoreanas acusaron, por su parte, que una nave de la Armada surcoreana irrumpió en aguas de Corea del Norte.
(2022-10-24). Estudio revela por qué los mosquitos se sienten más atraídos por ciertos humanos. cubadebate.cu Si siempre has sentido que eres un imán de mosquitos, los científicos ahora tienen evidencia importante para ti: los mosquitos se sienten más atraídos por ciertos humanos, según un nuevo estudio. Los imanes de mosquitos tienen tasas mucho más altas de ácido carboxílico en la piel que los atractores bajos.
(2022-10-24). Al menos tres fallecidos en México tras el paso de la tormenta Roslyn. cubadebate.cu Autoridades mexicanas informaron que el huracán Roslyn, degradado a tormenta tropical, provocó este domingo tres fallecidos a su paso por el estado de Nayarit, en la costa del Pacífico.
(2022-10-24). Encuentran restos de avión accidentado en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net "Hemos rescatado algunas piezas, partes del avión (…) y dos cuerpos, uno de un menor y parte de un adulto", dijo el ministro Torres.
(2022-10-24). Lula ratifica que formará un Gobierno representativo de Brasil. telesurtv.net Reitera que su Gobierno será más representativo de la sociedad brasileña e incorporará más mujeres, negros e indígenas.
(2022-10-24). Sesiona dirigencia de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba. telesurtv.net Díaz-Canel subrayó que "ningún joven debe sentir que todo está hecho ya en la Revolución, sería un gran error. Cada generación tiene una épica sobre la cual levantar una heroicidad.
(2022-10-24). Presidente de Serbia presenta a integrantes de su nuevo Gobierno. telesurtv.net En su intervención, el mandatario señaló que en la composición del nuevo Gobierno se tomó en cuenta los intereses de Serbia, y no algunas esferas de interés.
(2022-10-24). Continúan las movilizaciones por mejoras educativas en Hungría. telesurtv.net Además de aumentos salariales, el estudiantado y los docentes exigen una reducción de la cantidad de clases.
(2022-10-24). La Conchita no se fue a bolina. cubadebate.cu La noche-madrugada del 26 al 27 de septiembre será inolvidable para Jesús González Arronte, quien nos muestra en fotos el desastre en cubiertas, ventanas y puertas de la fábrica. "Al día siguiente empezamos la recuperación y en menos de 10 días ya estábamos produciendo, aunque todavía nos quedan cosas por restablecer, sobre todo techos".
(2022-10-24). Organizaciones bolivianas realizarán movilización nacional en contra del paro en Santa Cruz. telesurtv.net Manifestaron que el paro opositor no es legal ni constitucional. Denunciaron acciones de amedrentamiento, racismo y golpes para imponerlo.
(2022-10-24). Comparte tu historia sobre la Crisis de Octubre de 1962. cubadebate.cu Envíanos a nuestro correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o escribe en los comentarios tu recuerdo sobre la Crisis de Octubre de 1962. Comparte tu historia o la de tus padres y abuelos sobre este momento de la historia de Cuba.
(2022-10-24). La reconstrucción del ser humano. cubadebate.cu Casi todos los discursos tienen como sujeto al ser humano, pero pocos se ocupan de definirlo. øQué es en definitiva el hombre, y qué llegará a ser? Nuestra especie modifica cuanto encuentra a su alcance. øPodría o debería modificarse ella misma? øTiene esta modificación límites, internos o externos?
(2022-10-24). Presidente de Irán destaca crecimiento de exportaciones. telesurtv.net Valoró que tal resultado refleja la derrota propinada por el pueblo iraní a las sanciones impuestas por Occidente.
(2022-10-24). Almacén de la Imagen reúne en Camagàºey la creación audiovisual joven de Cuba y otros países. cubadebate.cu Jóvenes realizadores audiovisuales cubanos y de Uruguay, México, España, Colombia y Chile participarán desde este martes en El Almacén de la Imagen, organizado en Camagàºey por la Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS). En la trigésimo segunda edición del ya tradicional evento cultural participan artistas de Santiago de Cuba, La Habana, Holguín y la provincia sede.
(2022-10-24). Gobierno de México no concede permiso a planta de trasnacional Iberdrola. telesurtv.net No autoriza que una planta generadora que opera la empresa española siga vendiendo energía fuera de contrato a terceros.
(2022-10-24). El pitcher que tuvo que elegir. cubadebate.cu Las historias de los lugareños a veces sorprenden. De pronto ya no se habla de ciclones, sino de pelota. De gente dura pero humilde, de quien hizo mucho y hoy prácticamente se quedó sin nada.
(2022-10-24). Lo último que necesita Haití es otra intervención militar. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos y Canadá están armando al gobierno ilegítimo de Henry y planeando una intervención militar en Haití. El 15 de octubre, Estados Unidos presentó un proyecto de resolución al Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas en el que se pide el "despliegue inmediato de una fuerza multinacional de acción rápida" en el país.
(2022-10-24). Lula rechaza agresividad de exdiputado bolsonarista. telesurtv.net "Todos tenemos que tener un mínimo de sentido común en nuestra convivencia democrática", afirmó el líder del PT.
(2022-10-24). Gobierno de Bolivia denuncia que oposición de Santa Cruz rompió la mesa de diálogo sobre el censo. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo no desistirá del diálogo acerca de la fecha de aplicación de la encuesta, prevista para 2024, sobre la base de consideraciones técnicas y no de otro tipo.
(2022-10-24). Huracán Roslyn se degrada a categoría 1 en su paso por Nayarit. telesurtv.net Las extensas bandas nubosas del huracán originan lluvias extraordinarias en Jalisco y Nayarit; torrenciales en Colima e intensas en Michoacán.
(2022-10-24). Enfrentamientos entre pandillas dejan unos 12 muertos en Haití. telesurtv.net El choque fue protagonizado por las bandas identificadas como Vitelhomme y 400 Mawozo, que sostienen disputas en la comuna La Croix-des-Bouquets, en el departamento Oeste.
(2022-10-24). November 2022 LA elections vote-guide. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Los Angeles-based Centro CSO | Two major electoral races are underway: the fight to protect public education and to remove LA County Sheriff and Bandito gang member Alex Villanueva. | To protect education, Centro CSO has endorsed and hit the streets running, for Dr. Roció Rivas. Rivas has been a public LAUSD school teacher in the past and is currently employed by LAUSD school board member Jackie Goldberg as policy deputy. Rivas is backed by the teachers and their union; UTLA. | Removing the current and any future sheriffs from LA County, Cen…
(2022-10-24). Eslovenos acuden a las urnas para elegir a nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Los eslovenos pueden votar en 3.100 colegios electorales, que estarán abiertos hasta las 19H00 hora local. Los primeros resultados electorales preliminares se esperan a las 20H00.
(2022-10-23). Kansas Chipotle Workers Latest To Launch Union Drive. popularresistance.org Lawrence, Kansas – Employees at a second Chipotle location are unionizing, this time in Lawrence, Kansas. The young workers are forming an independent union, and facing harsh—and likely illegal—pushback from management. | A majority of workers' signatures were collected on a petition to submit to the National Labor Relations Board, only to have that petition thrown away by management. So now they're filing an unfair labor practice charge as they push to form a union. | Quinlan Muller has worked at Chipotle for four years, at three different stores. "The Mass Street location is one of the most difficul…
(2022-10-23). The Wolfowitz Doctrine Led to the Disastrous War in Iraq: Now it is Leading to a Potentially Even More Cataclysmic War in Asia. covertactionmagazine.com The Project for a New American Racist Century is omnipresent in the capitals of Europe today. From Dublin to Berlin—Ukrainian colors are on flagpoles, bus stops and buildings. The subtext is blonde hair and blue eyes. America and its European clients (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—NATO) now see Ukraine much like Israel sees the West …
(2022-10-23). China and Cuba: A Relationship of Solidarity, Friendship and Cooperation. libya360.wordpress.com We are very pleased to publish below an interview with Carlos Miguel Pereira Hernández, Cuba's ambassador to China, conducted by People's Daily and published in Chinese on 13 October. The unabridged English translation has been provided to us by the Cuban Embassy in Beijing. Timed to coincide with the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations…
(2022-10-23). Rare white-lipped deer spotted in SW China's Tibet. ecns.cn
(2022-10-23). Full text of resolution on Party Constitution amendment. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a resolution on an amendment to the Constitution of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted Saturday at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-23). Strong Evidence in Favor of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab Leaves US at a Dead End. orinocotribune.com By Laila Tajeldine — Oct 22, 2022 | On October 18, diplomat Alex Saab's legal defense presented before the Miami court solid evidence demonstrating that the Venezuelan diplomat, illegally detained in the US, was indeed a diplomat, and that the Trump administration was well aware of it. | The evidence is so irrefutable that the US Department of Justice is not focusing on proving whether Saab was a diplomat or not, but on the United States not recognizing the government of President Maduro and transferring all responsibility to Cape Verde. Obviously, the emperor is without clothes. | The US was aware that Ale…
(2022-10-23). The CDC's War on Children's Health. thealtworld.com The Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has voted unanimously to add Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months old to the large and ever-growing Adolescent Immunization Schedule. | Why is this being done when it is factually established that Covid is rarely harmful to children but the "vaccine" is extremely dangerous, causing deaths and a wide variety of serious health problems including heart attacks in ch…
(2022-10-23). Iran, Uzbekistan sign agreement worth $5.5 mn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's trade and technology delegation signed a technological cooperation agreement worth 5.5 million dollars and 15 technological cooperation MoUs worth 6.5 million dollars with the Uzbek public and private sectors.
(2022-10-23). Iran interests in enhancing activities within IORA framework. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari said on Sunday that Iran is interested in enhancing activity within the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) framework.
(2022-10-23). Senior Members Of Palestinian 'Lion's Den' Armed Group Assassinated In West Bank (Videos). southfront.org 
Tamer Kilani. Via Twitter. | On October 23, a senior member of the newly-formed Palestinian armed group Lion's Den was assassinated in the West Bank city of Nablus. | Tamer Kilani was killed early in the morning when an explosive device attached to a motorcycle detonated in Nablus's Old City. Security camera footage showing an unidentified man planting the bomb and the blast that claimed the life of Kilani surfaced online. | In a statement, the Lion's Den held Israel responsible for the assassination.
(2022-10-23). U.S. HIMARS Rocket Launchers Make Surprise Appearance In Syria's Deir Ezzor. southfront.org 
A U.S. M142 HIMARS systme firing during the coalition's rehearsal in Syria's Deir Ezzor. U.S. Army photo. | On October 23, the U.S.-led coalition announced that its forces in northeastern Syria had conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operational rehearsal. | The coalition said on Twitter that the rehearsal, which took place in Deir Ezzor, was meant to maintain crew proficiency and readiness. | The M142 HIMARS multiple launch system can fire ER-MLRS unguided rockets with a range of 45…
(2022-10-23). AEOI reacts to hacking attempt against its subsidiary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) — The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran(AEOI) in an announcement reacted to an infiltration attempt into the e-mail server of one of its subsidiaries…
(2022-10-23). Parliamentarians from Venezuela and Colombia Meet in Cúcuta. orinocotribune.com 
This Friday, October 21, the binational meeting of Venezuelan and Colombian parliamentarians was held in the Colombian city of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, near the border with Venezuela. In Cúcuta, the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, said that the most important issues being discussed are trade, transportation, complete opening of the border, and security. | He pointed out that parliamentarians from the two countries will address these issues together with mayors, governors, councilors, merchants, business owners, farmers and peasants from the border areas, in order to accompany…
(2022-10-23). Entregan hoy a Giorgia Meloni el cargo de primer ministro de Italia. cubadebate.cu Durante un solemne acto conocido como Ceremonia de la Campana, el jefe de Gobierno saliente, Mario Draghi, entrega hoy su cargo a Giorgia Meloni como presidenta del Consejo de ministros de Italia, primera vez que una mujer asume ese puesto. El acto tendrá lugar este domingo en la sala de los Galeones del Palacio Chigi.
(2022-10-23). Moscú lanza el primer satélite de su ambicioso proyecto Sfera. cubadebate.cu El programa Sfera es un sistema global de comunicación multifuncional, anunciado por el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, en el 2018. Para el 2030, se espera que 638 satélites sean puestos en órbita, entre ellos 334 de comunicaciones, 249 de teledetección y 55 de navegación.
(2022-10-23). Un bloqueo que niega derechos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuando en marzo de 2020 fueron detectados los primeros casos de covid-19 en Cuba y comenzó a extenderse la pandemia en todo el territorio nacional, ya pesaban sobre la economía y el pueblo cubano 243 medidas que hasta hoy golpean las fuentes de ingresos, las operaciones financieras así como las exportaciones y el turismo.