(2022-08-20). Putin Warns Macron of 'Large-Scale Catastrophe' at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. news.antiwar.com While tensions rise and shelling continues at southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and nearby areas, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the need for the UN nuclear watchdog to send a mission to visit the plant. Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning provocations and false …
(2022-08-20). Russia to shut Nord Stream gas pipeline for 3 days. ecns.cn Russian gas giant Gazprom announced on Friday that it will suspend natural gas delivery to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 due to maintenance.
(2022-08-20). Joe Biden's Secret War in Ukraine. The Imminent Danger of a Large Scale US-Russia War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Joe Biden's Secret War in Ukraine. The Imminent Danger of a Large Scale US-Russia War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). On the Nature of Russia's Military Campaign in Ukraine. Analysis of Russian Military Strategy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). On the Nature of Russia's Military Campaign in Ukraine. Analysis of Russian Military Strategy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). As US Announces New $800M Ukraine Arms Package, Here's The Total List Since War's Start. southfront.org 
Originally published by ZeroHedge In a Thursday CNN interview Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk described a stalemated battlefield situation with Russia,…
(2022-08-20). As US Announces New $800M Ukraine Arms Package, Here's The Total List Since War's Start. southfront.org 
Originally published by ZeroHedge In a Thursday CNN interview Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk described a stalemated battlefield situation with Russia,…
(2022-08-20). Al-Shabab seize control of hotel in Somali capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The al-Shabaab Takfiri militant group has seized control of a popular hotel in the Somali capital of Mogadishu during a gun and bombing attack.
(2022-08-20). UPDATED: Drone Rain Over Crimea: Ukrainian UAVs Fail To Reach Their Targets In Peninsula. southfront.org 
On August 20, an UAV hit the roof of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in the city of Sevastopol. It is the second drone attack on the facility. | The city governor assured that there were no victims and no serious damage to the building. Ukraine was blamed for the attack. | Russian forces attempted to intercept the drone with small arms. According to the governor, the UAV was hit right above the fleet headquarters. As a result, it fell on the roof and caught fire. | The police blocke…
(2022-08-20). US approves further attacks on Crimea, provides $775 million in weapons for Ukrainian offensive. wsws.org It has become increasingly clear that the attacks on Russian military bases in Crimea are part of a beginning counter-offensive by the Ukrainian military that has been prepared and funded through massive weapons deliveries by the NATO powers, first and foremost by the United States.
(2022-08-20). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinian Shepherds Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian shepherds and tried to force them to leave their lands in Um al-Kheir village in Masafer Yatta, south of the southern West Bank city of Hebron. Fuad al-Amour, the coordinator of the Protection and Steadfastness Committees in Southern Hebron, said several colonizers invaded Palestinian grazing lands and attacked …
(2022-08-20). Does the US Military "Own the Weather"? "Weaponizing the Weather" as an Instrument of Modern Warfare? globalresearch.ca Weather-modification, according to the US Air Force document AF 2025 Final Report, "offers the war fighter a wide range of possible options to defeat or coerce an adversary", capabilities, it says, extend to the triggering of floods, hurricanes, droughts and earthquakes…
(2022-08-20). Does the US Military "Own the Weather"? "Weaponizing the Weather" as an Instrument of Modern Warfare? globalresearch.ca Weather-modification, according to the US Air Force document AF 2025 Final Report, "offers the war fighter a wide range of possible options to defeat or coerce an adversary", capabilities, it says, extend to the triggering of floods, hurricanes, droughts and earthquakes…
(2022-08-20). Liz Cheney: Goodbye and Good Riddance. dissidentvoice.org The fact that Daddy Dick was there, the dark eminence who soiled the Republic and inflated executive power with drugged glee, said it all. This was the occasion of his daughter's electoral defeat at the hands of another Republican, Harriet Hageman. Neoconservative bumbler and part of an enterprise that loves war and cherishes the buccaneering …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Army Abducts Nine Palestinians, Including Four Children, In Jerusalem And Tubas. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinian children in occupied Jerusalem and five young men in Tubas in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers abducted four children while playing in the Sa'diyya neighborhood and other parts of Jerusalem. They have been identified as Ayham Hijazi, 14, from the Sa'diyya neighborhood, Mahmoud Jabari …
(2022-08-20). Over 50 Palestinians injured during Zionists raid on WB. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — News sources on Friday night reported that 51 Palestinian protesters were injured due to Zionists' attacks on West Bank.
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Injure Dozens Of Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers injured dozens of Palestinians in Beit Dajan and Beita, near the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources said the Palestinians marched on their lands while chanting against the Israeli violations, including the illegal annexation of their lands, and carried Palestinian flags before the soldiers attacked them with live fire, …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Injure Six Palestinians In Kufur Qaddoum. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers injured six Palestinians during the weekly procession in Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PCS) said its medics provided treatment to the six wounded Palestinians and several others who suffered the effects of tear gas inhalation. The procession …
(2022-08-20). US invasion of Afghanistan reduced country to rubble. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin has said that the US' invasion of Afghanistan reduced the country to rubble.
(2022-08-20). 19 Years ago America Really Wanted Iraq's Basra for its Oil, which is now Making it Uninhabitable. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Poet Robert Frost asked if the world would end by fire or ice. It turns out that it is both, the fire of global heating and the melting of earth's surface ice and resultant biblical floods. Nowhere is this more clear than in Iraq. Not everyone will suffer equally from …
(2022-08-20). Plundering oil and food in Syria makes U.S. a world robber. ecns.cn U.S. forces have stolen 398 tankers of Syrian oil since Aug. 11 and sent them to bases in Iraq, the Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday.
(2022-08-20). 1953 coup: America is still the same. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — 69 years after the U.S.-orchestrated coup that changed the course of Iran's modern history, the US government still pursues its ill-advised policies against Iran.
(2022-08-20). Digital Trails: How the FBI Is Identifying, Tracking and Rounding Up Dissidents. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Digital Trails: How the FBI Is Identifying, Tracking and Rounding Up Dissidents. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Rocket hits near US base in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Some news sources released unconfirmed reports of a rocket hitting near the US base in the al-Omar oil field in Deir ez-Zor, Syria early on Saturday.
(2022-08-20). Venezuela halts oil shipments to Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Venezuela suspended the shipments to Europe under a deal that allows them to trade oil for debt relief.
(2022-08-20). China forgives 23 loans for 17 African countries, expands 'win-win' trade and infrastructure projects. multipolarista.com 
China is forgiving 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries, after already cancelling $3.4 billion and restructuring $15 billion of debt from 2000-2019. Beijing pledged more infrastructure projects and offered favorable trade deals in a "win-win" model of "mutually beneficial cooperation."
(2022-08-20). NATO-Russia Proxy War: Revealing Signs of a Fading America: Scott Ritter, Michael Hudson. globalresearch.ca "Joe Biden looked Vladimir Putin in the eye last June and threatened him with massive sanctions. He had months to sit down with his inner circle and say, "how do we prepare for this?" Nothing the U.S. and its allies are doing has taken the Russians by surprise.
(2022-08-20). Western Sanctions Are Good for Moscow, Says US Economist. orinocotribune.com Renowned US economist and former Wall Street analyst says the Russian economy is being made self-sufficient. | The economic war unleashed by the West against Russia has backfired and may bring the country much good, US economist and former Wall Street financier Michael Hudson has told the German news outlet Junge Welt. | "The West's sanctions are great for Russia. Any country threatened by US sanctions is forced to become self-sufficient," Hudson said in the interview. | He said that sanctions have effectively pushed Russia toward import substitution, and the country is on track to becoming completely free of rel…
(2022-08-20). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 20, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 110th Territorial Defence Brigade near Velikomikhailovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 328th Mechanized Brigade near Kiselevka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 212th Rifle Battalion near Apostolovo with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 127th Territorial Defence Brigade near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Soledar with high-precision miss…
(2022-08-20). Ukrainian Regime Led by Media Darling Volodymyr Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. covertactionmagazine.com More Ukrainian Soldiers Continue to Defect as Eastern Ukrainians See Better Future with Russian Federation For more than five months, full-scale hostilities have taken place on the territory of Ukraine. The number of victims is growing every day on both sides of the front line. From the signing of the "Minsk 2" peace agreement in …
(2022-08-20). Ukraine: Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich More Ukrainian Soldiers Continue to Defect as Eastern Ukrainians See Better Future with Russian Federation For more than five months, full-scale hostilities have taken place on the territory of Ukraine. The number of victims is growing every day on both sides of the front line. From the signing of the "Minsk 2" peace…
(2022-08-20). Employees of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Station Urge Kiev to Stop Attacks, Warn of Disaster. orinocotribune.com Former and current employees of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, located in the town of Energodar, are calling on the Ukrainian authorities to stop attacking the plant with missiles. Video messages from these current and former emplyees were uploaded to the power station's Vlad Lavrik, a former employee of the plant, said that the Ukrainian military has attacked "the nuclear waste storage facility" and the plant's "switchgear," as well as a holiday village during a festival. In this context, he called on Ukrainian soldiers to think…
(2022-08-20). Germany To Supply Kiev Forces With Laser-Guided Rockets, Long-Range Artillery Projectiles. southfront.org 
On August 19, Germany announced a new military aid package to Ukraine, including guided rockets and long-range artillery projectiles. | Germany opposed providing Ukraine with lethal aid in the past. Nevertheless, after the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, Germany rose to became one of the top military backers of Kiev forces. In spite of this, Berlin faced some serious criticism in the last few weeks for not shipping enough weapons to Ukraine. | In a statement, the Germ…
(2022-08-20). Russia to send evidence Of Kyiv 'Chemical Terrorism' To OPCW. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Russia is preparing the documents proving that Ukraine conducted chemical terrorism activities, and is set to submit them to (OPCW), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
(2022-08-20). Denia Caballero gana plata en el Campeonato de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe de Atletismo. cubadebate.cu La discóbola Denia Caballero le dio a Cuba su primera medalla en la cuarta edición del Campeonato de Norte, Centroamérica y del Caribe de Atletismo, que abrió hoy en la ciudad bahamesa de Freeport con presencia de 29 representantes de la Mayor de Las Antillas. Para este sábado Cuba centra sus aspiraciones en el salto alto varonil, el relevo mixto y los 400 metros.
(2022-08-20). Premundial de béisbol femenino: Cuba cae en semifinales e irá por bronce este sábado. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol femenino cayó este viernes por fuera de combate 10-0 ante su similar de Venezuela, en uno de los duelos de semifinales del Campeonato Premundial que se celebra en el estadio Jorge Luis Garcia Carneiro del estado de Guaira. Este domingo Cuba enfrentará a México para discutir la medalla de bronce del torneo.
(2022-08-20). Denuncian el asesinato de un líder social en Santander, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se presume que detrás del asesinato de Carlos Eduardo Rincón Silva estarían implicados integrantes del grupo criminal del Clan del Golfo.
(2022-08-20). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a un palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las autoridades explicaron que la víctima salía de una mezquita local cuando soldados de Israel dispararon durante una redada.
(2022-08-20). Russian food, fertilizer must get to market: UN chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday the United Nations is working with the United States and European Union to overcome barriers to Russian food and fertilizers reaching the world markets.
(2022-08-20). 'No Farms, No Food:' Dutch Farmers Confront Billionaire 'Green' Elite's Food System Reset Plan. libya360.wordpress.com Stavroula Pabst Dutch farmers' protests offer a preview of the resistance to come as transnational "green" billionaires advance a "reset" of the global food system. The elite agenda threatens to deepen an international cost of living crisis and spark unrest well beyond The Netherlands. Ingrid de Sain is a Dutch farmer who lives in the Northern…
(2022-08-20). Number of Chinese netizens exceeds 1 billion. ecns.cn China has seen a rapid growth of netizens over the past decade, along with a higher internet popularity rate, Niu Yibing, spokesman of the country's top cyberspace regulator, told a news conference on Fr…
(2022-08-20). Xinjiang's foreign trade up 38.1 pct in first seven months. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded nearly 115.5 billion yuan (about 17 billion U.S. dollars) in foreign trade in the first seven months of this year, up 38.1 percent year on year.
(2022-08-20). Shanghai to release consumption coupons on Sat. ecns.cn Shanghai authorities are planning to release 1 billion yuan worth of coupons in the coming months, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce announced on Wednesday.
(2022-08-20). French Foreign Legion to Secure South Yemen Gas Exports. news.antiwar.com It may sound like a bad adventure movie, but the French Foreign Legion could find itself in Yemen trying to stabilize and control areas. | Recent fighting and exchanges of government figures in South Yemen's Shabwa Province could be portending a deeper involvement, as France is interested in the potential of gas exports from Balhaf. Europe could use more exports with the Russia War, restricting supply to central Europe. | Though Yemen isn't a large expo…
(2022-08-20). 'The paycheck has died': Argentine workers hold funeral for wages. tribune.com.pk 
Some women wore black funeral attire and sported flower crowns. Other people in the procession in Buenos Aires carried a gigantic coffin. But this funeral procession in the Argentine capital was not honoring a person. | Instead it was to mourn the "death" of the wages of Argentine workers in a country where inflation is expected to hit 90% by the end of this year, eating up workers' purchasing power despite years of government attempts to curb price increases. | "The situation for the workers is devastating. Before the middle of the month we don't have any more salary, it's not enough," Melisa Gargarello, a re…
(2022-08-20). Four Reasons Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act Doesn't Live Up to the Hype. commondreams.org Yes, the legislation marks a small step forward. It is better than not having it. But Biden certainly shouldn't have handed his signing pen to Sen. Manchin as a mark of honor.
(2022-08-20). Investments in Projects Over People: An Equity Point of View on the Inflation Reduction Act. commondreams.org Until the work of communities of color is seen as essential and not optional for climate, our work remains unfinished.
(2022-08-20). [Editorial] An age of uncertainty: mental health in young people. thelancet.com Young people face a world with multiple crises and much uncertainty. A person born in 2006 will have gone through the great recession and the subsequent austerity measures, a pandemic with disrupted schooling and social isolation, a cost-of-living crisis, war in Europe, and a world coming to terms with the magnitude of climate change. There have been many tumultuous times in history, but evidence on the mental wellbeing of young people during those periods is scant. How should we think about the mental health of young people during an age of such uncertainty?
(2022-08-20). At least 12 killed in Somalia hotel siege, intelligence officer says. tribune.com.pk 
At least 12 people have been killed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu after al Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel, seizing control in a siege that authorities are still battling to end, an intelligence officer told Reuters on Saturday. | The attackers blasted their way into the Hayat Hotel on Friday evening with two car bombs before opening fire. Somalia's al Shabaab insurgents have claimed responsibility. read more | Advertisement · Scroll to continue | "So far we have confirmed 12 people, mostly civilians, died," Mohammed, an intelligence officer who only gave one name, told Reuters. "The operation…
(2022-08-20). Military Situation In Syria On August 20, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 5 times: 1 in Aleppo province, 2 in Idlib province, 2 in Latakia province; | On August 19, SDF artillery shelled al-Bab city. 45 civilians were reportedly killed and wounded; | On August 19, Turkish drone targeted an educational center for girls under the UN auspice in the village of Shmouka near Tal Tamar. Four civilians were reportedly killed; | On Augus…
(2022-08-20). IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit. tribune.com.pk 
The International Monetary Fund said it will need "adequate assurances" from Sri Lanka's creditors for a new program as it prepares a visit to Colombo later this month. | The goal of the visit is to make progress on a staff-level agreement for an aid package "in the near term," to help the island nation weather a severe economic crisis, the IMF said on Friday. | Staff from the global lender will be in Colombo from August 24 to 31, the IMF said. | "Because Sri Lanka's public debt is assessed as unsustainable, approval by the IMF Executive Board of the Extended Fund Facility program would require adequate assura…
(2022-08-20). Europe's drought exposes ancient stones, World War Two ships as waters fall. tribune.com.pk 
Weeks of baking drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes fall to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures – and some unwanted hazards. | In Spain, suffering its worst drought in decades, archaeologists have been delighted by the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle dubbed the "Spanish Stonehenge" that is usually covered by the waters of a dam. | Officially known as the Dolmen of Guadalperal, the stone circle currently sits fully exposed in one corner of the Valdecanas reservoir, in the central province of Caceres, where authorities say the water level has dropped to…
(2022-08-20). Turkish MHP Leader Gives Support to Ankara's Call For 'Reconciliation' With Syria. orinocotribune.com The leader of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has given support to the recent statement by Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who had indicated his country's plan to mend relations with neighboring Syria. | "Turkey's steps toward Syria are valuable and accurate. No one living in this country, regardless of their origin or sect, is [an outsider] or the enemy of our country," Devlet Bahceli said in a written statement released on Monday. | He emphasized that Syrians are brothers of the Turkish people, having strong ties based on history, culture and faith. | Raising the level of Turkey's talks with Syr…
(2022-08-20). Military Situation In Yemen On August 20, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 113 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On August 20, Amaliqa forces attacked positions of the Islah Party near Ayaz and Alam base; | Tariq Salam, governor of Aden in Yemen's rescue government announced that Sana'a has achieved a great political victory, which will have repercussions in the entire Yemen scene in the next stages; | On August 18, the UAE drones s…
(2022-08-20). Unifor staggers through triennial convention, as rank-and-file seethes over union corruption, concessions. wsws.org While urging that everyone "move forward" from the disgracing of former Unifor President Jerry Dias, the top brass of Canada's largest private-sector union made clear it will continue to staunchly support the pro-war, pro-austerity Trudeau Liberal government.
(2022-08-20). Saudi-Backed Forces In Yemen Say Houthis Killed 13 Of Their Fighters, Launched Suicide Drone. southfront.org 
On August 19, the pro-Saudi wing of the Yemeni military announced that dozens of its fighters had been killed or wounded as a result of a series of ceasefire violations by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | In a statement, the military said that the Houthis violated the
(2022-08-20). [Correspondence] Framing: realising the potential of a contested concept — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Adam Koon and colleagues for their comments on our Series paper.1 They offer some thoughtful critiques of the paper and of framing research more broadly. Their argument on diversity in framing theory is especially valuable.
(2022-08-20). [Correspondence] Framing: realising the potential of a contested concept. thelancet.com Communicating social science concepts to a public health audience can be challenging. Although we applaud Jeremy Shiffman and Yusra R Shawar's attempt to explain framing theory to readers of The Lancet,1 some aspects of the Series paper's presentation are problematic. We encourage our colleagues and readers of The Lancet to reflect further on the concept and its implications.
(2022-08-20). [Articles] Neonatal outcomes for women at risk of preterm delivery given half dose versus full dose of antenatal betamethasone: a randomised, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority trial. thelancet.com Because non-inferiority of the half-dose compared with the full-dose regimen was not shown, our results do not support practice changes towards antenatal betamethasone dose reduction.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic facilities recognized for environmental sustainability. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized for their sustainability initiatives by Practice Greenhealth. This national organization recognizes health care organizations committed to continuous improvement in sustainability practices and programs. All locations received the Greenhealth Emerald Award, which recognizes outstanding hospitals from within Partner for Change applicants. The Partner for Change application is designed for health care…
(2022-08-20). [Comment] Preventing cancer: the only way forward. thelancet.com The growing global burden of cancer is rapidly exceeding the current cancer control capacity. More than 19 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2020 worldwide, and 10 million people died of cancer.1 By 2040, that burden is expected to increase to around 30 million new cancer cases annually and 16 million deaths from cancer according to the Global Cancer Observatory.
(2022-08-20). The birth of propaganda and The war of perception. indybay.org One of the founding fathers of modern propaganda, Edward Bernays, openly admitted that especially in democracies, where the majority of people decide, the control of thoughts and feelings is a central tool. "Public relations involves what I call 'the engineering of consent.'"
(2022-08-20). Iran shines in Int'l Army Games held in Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iranian team has succeeded in discipline category of the International Army Games 2022 being held in Russia.
(2022-08-20). Russian Black Sea Fleet's headquarters targeted (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Black Sea Fleet's headquarters was attacked by a drone on Saturday, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on his Telegram channel.
(2022-08-20). Starbucks successor opens in Russia. ecns.cn A restaurateur and rapper duo unveiled Stars Coffee on Thursday, reopening the chain of coffee shops in Russia formerly owned by Starbucks Corp, the latest major company rebranding after a months-long Western corporate exodus from the country.
(2022-08-20). Explosion, fire hits near Russian intl. airport (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — News sources on Saturday published footage from a fire that broke out due to an explosion near Russia's Sochi international airport.
(2022-08-20). A Letter to UK's Chief Coroners Office on Disturbing COVID and COVID Vaccination Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Uncovering the Corona Narrative: Was Everything Carefully Planned? Analysis by Ernst Wolff. globalresearch.ca ‚Å£‚Å£Superb explanation of one big reason the world went corona psychotic. Lecture by Ernst Wolff, renowned German economist and journalist. His focus is the on the global financial and monetary system, especially the role of the IMF, the World Bank, …
(2022-08-20). The Phoney Nitrogen Crisis: The Netherlands Is Ground Zero for Global Famine Agenda. Precipitating "30,000 Farmers Out of Business" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Hollywood 1940s Pro-Soviet Movies: "Social Realism Cinema in America" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). An Urgent Call for Solidarity and Needed Funds to Battle Escalating Repression in Greece: An Interview With Tameio. itsgoingdown.org 
The following is an interview with the Solidarity Fund for Imprisoned and Persecuted Militants in Greece, also known as "Tameio" (meaning cash register in Greek). Urgent financial support and revolutionary solidarity is needed. Please donate to their new
| In Greece, repression of anarchists and against revolutionar…
(2022-08-20). An Urgent Call for Solidarity and Needed Funds to Battle Escalating Repression in Greece: An Interview With Tameio. itsgoingdown.org The following is an interview with the Solidarity Fund for Imprisoned and Persecuted Militants in Greece, also known as "Tameio" (meaning cash register in Greek). Urgent financial support and revolutionary solidarity is needed. Please donate to their new FireFund and help spread the word. This interview was conducted with Tameio by anonymous anarchists and submitted…
(2022-08-20). UN to end travel ban exemptions for Taliban officials. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations is set to end travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials Friday, pending any deal by Security Council members on a possible extension, diplomats told AFP. | Under a 2011 UN Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban officials are subject to sanctions that include asset freezes and travel bans. | But 13 of them were granted exemptions from the travel ban to allow them to meet officials from other countries abroad. | In June, the 15-member UN Security Council's Afghanistan Sanctions Committee removed two Taliban | In June, the 15-member UN Security Council's Afghanistan Sanctions Committee r…
(2022-08-20). Uncovering the Corona Narrative: Was Everything Carefully Planned? Analysis by Ernst Wolff. globalresearch.ca ‚Å£‚Å£Superb explanation of one big reason the world went corona psychotic. Lecture by Ernst Wolff, renowned German economist and journalist. His focus is the on the global financial and monetary system, especially the role of the IMF, the World Bank, …
(2022-08-20). The Phoney Nitrogen Crisis: The Netherlands Is Ground Zero for Global Famine Agenda. Precipitating "30,000 Farmers Out of Business" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Hollywood 1940s Pro-Soviet Movies: "Social Realism Cinema in America" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-20). Saudi Arabia's Influence in Central Asia Grows. journal-neo.org 
Recently, there has been a strong desire on the part of Saudi Arabia to extend its influence in Central Asia. This can be clearly seen in the intensification of business contacts and in the cultural, religious areas. There are two particular reasons for this: China and Iran. Thus, there is a clear desire on the …
(2022-08-20). Awawda: "Am Ongoing With Hunger Strike Until Administrative Detention is Voided" imemc.org 
Despite his deteriorating health condition and the escalating risks to his life, administrative detainee Khalil Awawda said he is ongoing the hunger strike for the 161 day, demanding canceling the Administrative Detention order, not freezing it. In a short statement, Awawda said that he is ongoing with the hunger strike, despite the serious risks, until the …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers abducted a former political prisoner at a military roadblock near Nablus in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers installed a sudden military roadblock near Za'tara town, south of Nablus, before stopping and searching dozens of cars, and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID …
(2022-08-20). All Out for Gaza! Wed., Aug 24. iacenter.org
(2022-08-20). The First Steps in the Normalization of Venezuela-Colombia Relations. orinocotribune.com 
In South America an event is taking place that is seriously changing the political situation throughout the continent. Venezuela and Colombia have been making progress in recent weeks in normalizing their diplomatic relations. | On June 24, the candidate of the Historic Pact of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, officially became president-elect of the country. Among the political decisions that Petro promised to implement is the official reestablishment of diplomatic ties with the constitutional government of Venezuela, a link that was broken when Colombia, under former President Iván Duque, recognized the fake government…
(2022-08-20). Africans Strategize in Washington Against Western-Backed Leaders. orinocotribune.com By Julie Varughese Aug 16, 2022 | West wants to change regimes for itself. | Silver Spring, Maryland — The United States and its European allies only care about human-rights violations when it benefits them. | That's what a few dozen members of the Horn of Africa and East Africa diaspora agreed upon as they gathered August 13 outside Washington, D.C. | A regional conference of the National Unity Platform, a political party in Uganda, brought together members of the country's diaspora from the New York City and Washington metro areas to strategize on how to tackle U.S. meddling that props up leaders.
(2022-08-20). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Delivering A Fast Food Labor Revolution. levernews.com Good things are happening! In California, fast food workers are nearing the finish line in a long fight to transform workplace conditions for hundreds of thousands of employees. Talk about solidarity! Meanwhile, Boston is pushing to eliminate fossil fuels from new construction, while a judge has halted coal leases on federal lands. Also, Trader Joe's and Amazon workers are making progress on new union drives, and nurses in Minnesota are going on strike by the thousands.All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, exclusively for supporting subscribers. | Read the full story: | S…
(2022-08-20). Webinar Sunday August 28: Summit of the 'Americas' vs. CELAC: Whither the Monroe Doctrine @ 200? orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 19, 2022 ( In the invitation the IMG provides a background for the discussion and explains that "ever since US President James Monroe adumbrated his infamous Doctrine in 1823, clai…
(2022-08-20). Organizers in Syracuse protest obscene $85 million aquarium projectÔøº. liberationnews.org 
The plan to build the aquarium is unpopular, undemocratic and deeply insulting to the working class in the city.
(2022-08-20). Justice for Stephanie and Paul! Community demands justice for 2019 police shooting in New Haven, Connecticut. liberationnews.org 
Community members gave testimony on Aug. 15 at a Hamden Town Hall Connecticut Legislative Council meeting to demand justice for Stephanie Washington, a victim of police violence.
(2022-08-20). On-duty Rochester, NY firefighter forced to attend racist, sexist mansion party mocking Juneteenth. liberationnews.org 
The ultra-right sees mocking and undermining Juneteenth as just another way to reverse the progress of the Black liberation struggle.
(2022-08-20). Doble choque en el sur de Tàºrkiye deja 16 muertos. telesurtv.net En el incidente vial se vieron involucrados una autobús, un equipo de rescate y una ambulancia, en un accidente que ocurrió en dos fases.
(2022-08-20). Legal Agreement to Permanently Close Oil Wells, Restore Habitat in California's Carrizo Plain National Monument. indybay.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif., August 15, 2022 ― Conservation groups today announced a legal agreement securing the permanent closure and restoration of 11 long-dormant oil wells inside the Carrizo Plain National Monument, a unique landscape in central California famous for its vibrant springtime wildflower displays and rare wildlife.
(2022-08-20). Acusan a vicealmirante dominicano de asesinar a un comunicador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios dominicanos, el exmilitar Alburquerque Comprés es el principal sospechoso del homicidio del comentarista deportivo.
(2022-08-20). Continúan labores para rescate de mineros atrapados en México. telesurtv.net Protección Civil indicó que más de diez las bombas trabajan para desfogar el agua.
(2022-08-20). Yash Kilam: Teenage humanitarian advocates for those with disabilities. indybay.org While most 16-year-olds are focused on learning to drive and sleeping in on summer mornings, Yash Kilam of Fremont, California is keeping his full attention on helping others.
(2022-08-20). Iraqi forces kill ISIL chieftain, 5 more terrorists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iraq's counter-terrorism forces killed the ISIL chieftain Abu Maryam al-Qahtani and five other terrorists in Saladin province.
(2022-08-20). VIDEO: Heavy rains and flood in Saudi Arabia's Medina. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Saudi news sources reported that heavy rains and winds caused a flood in Medina.
(2022-08-20). Saturday 8/27: Yard Sale for Reparations Fundraiser. indybay.org Seminary Ave at Camden St, East Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-20). Teach-in People's Assembly (focus climate crisis). indybay.org Are you concerned about the future of the planet and all life on it? are you concerned about the IRA? you are invited to a free Teach-in on People's Assembly Saturday September 10th, from 1 to 3pm PST on zoom. Local Celebrities, Alycee Lane, & Jeremy Lent (authors) will be presenting as well as Yusra Bitar & Derek Seidman of littlesis. This Teach-in is free and open to the public…
(2022-08-20). 'Deer' to be screened at Italy's della Lessinia FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Written and directed by Hadi Babaeifar, the Iranian short film 'Deer' is scheduled to vie at the 2022 Lessinia Film Festival in Italy.
(2022-08-20). [Comment] Surgery or rehabilitation for anterior cruciate ligament injury: where are we now? thelancet.com Widespread misinformation and unsubstantiated claims1 have fuelled misconceptions among clinicians and the public regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury management options. Critical appraisal of the best available evidence is essential to improve management and outcomes for people with ACL injury.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to offer walk-in sports injury clinics on Saturdays. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will provide a Saturday morning injury clinic for Rochester-area middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities. This includes all athletes from schools in Southeast Minnesota, Western Wisconsin and Northern Iowa. The clinic will open each Saturday at 8 a.m. between Sept. 3 and Oct. 15. The clinic will be held on the third floor of the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center…
(2022-08-20). Portugal declara alerta ante riesgo de incendios en próximos días. telesurtv.net Con el estado de alerta se limitará el uso de maquinarias agrícolas y el acceso de personas a zonas forestales.
(2022-08-20). 1st phase of developing Esfandiar joint oilfield to start. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Chief Executive of Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) said that the first phase of development of Esfandiar Joint Oilfield has been put atop the agenda of the company.
(2022-08-20). Michigan Medicine nurses' union announces "work stoppage" authorization vote. wsws.org The MNA-UMPNC announced at a town hall meeting on Thursday that it was holding a "work stoppage authorization vote" of 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine in response to "bad faith bargaining" by the health care system during contract negotiations.
(2022-08-20). The Green New Deal Goes Local. juancole.com ( Foreign Policy in Focus) Ithaca, a city of 30,000 people in the Southern Tier of New York state, has pledged to be carbon-neutral by 2030. The city government is leading the way by implementing a strategy to achieve full decarbonization, including all areas of the economy. That means vehicles, buildings, the electric grid, …
(2022-08-20). Canadian rail worker denounces Presidential Emergency Board's attack on US railroaders. wsws.org Rail workers across Canada, many of whom work for the same highly profitable railroads as their American colleagues, are closely following the struggle of their brothers and sisters in the United States.
(2022-08-20). World's highest cafe at Dagu Glacier. ecns.cn Tourists enjoy spectacular view of the Dagu Glacier at the Dagu Glacier National Park, Heishui County of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 16, 2022.
(2022-08-20). La NASA revela puntos de aterrizaje para su misión tripulada a la Luna. cubadebate.cu La NASA anunció que ha seleccionado 13 posibles regiones del Polo Sur de la Luna como potenciales futuros puntos de aterrizaje para su misión Artemis III, un proyecto cuyo objetivo es enviar astronautas otra vez a la Luna en 2025. Las misiones Apolo de hace más de 50 años llegaron hasta las regiones ecuatoriales de la Luna, donde los días con luz son más largos.
(2022-08-20). Cradle of Civilization: Peiligang Site. ecns.cn Peiligang Site, located in Xinzheng, Henan Province, covers an area of ,000 to 60,000 square meters.
(2022-08-20). Sunday 9/18: Changemakers: African Americans in San Francisco Who Made a Difference. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-08-20). Presidente argentino aboga por fin de bloqueo a Cuba y Venezuela. telesurtv.net Alberto Fernández afirmó que "tenemos que trabajar también para que los bloqueos se terminen en este continente".
(2022-08-20). ONU libera cinco millones de dólares de ayuda para Haití. telesurtv.net Desde la ONU estima que debido a la violencia en Haití, alrededor de 1. 0.000 personas no tienen acceso a los servicios de salud y educación.
(2022-08-20). Thursday 8/18: When two worlds collide: the narcissism of San Francisco. indybay.org SimulLive: Notable House, 189 Ellsworth St. SF | and ZOOM, us05web.zoom.us/j/86497131394?pwd=bDc2c2lyU0ZUZ2IzbWhyMmQraE1Hdz09…
(2022-08-20). International anti-doping symposium to be held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second edition of the International Anti-Doping Symposium hosted by China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) will be held next week in Beijing.
(2022-08-20). Australian establishment in cover up mode over former PM's secret ministerial positions. wsws.org Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret assumption of five key ministerial positions was not the outcome of personal proclivities. It expressed the turn to authoritarian forms of rule by the entire political establishment.
(2022-08-20). Juicio contra Milagro Sala sorprende por confesión de testigo. telesurtv.net El primer testigo del juicio que inició esta semana en Argentina contra Milagro Sala confiesa que fue obligado a declarar contra la dirigente social.
(2022-08-20). Hezbollah brings prestige to Islamic world: Leader's envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Leader's representative in Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said that Hezbollah Resistance Movement in Lebanon brings prestige and credit to the Islamic world.
(2022-08-20). Florida courts deny teen access to abortion without parental or guardian approval. wsws.org A three-judge panel of the state's 1st District Court of Appeal sided with a lower Circuit Judge who blocked the minor from having an abortion after finding she lacked the maturity to make the decision on her own.
(2022-08-20). Docentes marcharán en pos de aplicar ley educativa en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El gremio docente llamó a efectuar un plantón a las 16H00 hora local en la Plataforma Gubernamental Norte, en Quito.
(2022-08-20). PMU repels ISIL attack on central Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Forces of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit, also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, on Friday managed to repel an ISIL attack on central Iraq.
(2022-08-20). Behind the far-right book burning campaign in the US. wsws.org Christian fundamentalists and anti-gay bigots, allied with the Republican Party, are attacking school libraries and librarians.
(2022-08-20). Iran anti-narcotics police dismantle cocaine transit gang. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The head of Iran's anti-narcotics police announced the dismantling of the international band of cocaine smuggling and transit from South American countries to Iran and the arrest of two foreign nationals.
(2022-08-20). 16 killed in massive road accident in Turkey's Gaziantep. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — A crash involving several large vehicles in the southern Turkish region of Gaziantep on Saturday left 16 people killed, Governor Davut Gul said.
(2022-08-20). Milwaukee Has Elected Two Socialists. zcomm.org Reviving the City's Pro-Worker Political Tradition…
(2022-08-20). This Week in Fascism #131: Homeland Security Cops Counseled J6 Rioters on Anarchists; Multiple Men Say 'Straight Pride' MC is Sexual Predator. itsgoingdown.org Welcome fellow antifascists! At least 100 people attended a rally in #JamaicaPlain to support #LGBTQIA & to protest the presence of #NSC131 members outside a drag queen story hour last weekend. Peaceful w/ no counter-protests or arrests. @Bos_Solidarity @wbznewsradio pic.twitter.com/ARHuO3t10S — Suzanne Sausville (@wbzSausville) July 30, 2022 While this column has been quiet for a…
(2022-08-20). Rusia y Kazajistán consolidan su asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Los presidentes Vladimir Putin y Kassym-Jomart Tokayev se reunieron este viernes en la ciudad rusa de Sochi, a orillas del mar Negro.
(2022-08-20). [World Report] Iranian cases throw spotlight on use of punitive amputation. thelancet.com The involvement of doctors has prompted global outcry from rights groups and medical organisations. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2022-08-20). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
(2022-08-20). Making A Case for Universal Free Housing. indybay.org Factually, the current homeless epidemic in California will never be solved unless we, as a society, are willing to provide no-cost housing for unhoused persons.
(2022-08-20). Saturday 8/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Going Home" indybay.org
(2022-08-20). The Taliban shifts Tactics in its Determination to Control and oppress Women. juancole.com 
By Brian McQuinn, University of Regina; Cody Buntain, University of Maryland; and Laura Courchesne, University of Oxford | (The Conversation) Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan a year ago, it has barred girls from school, required women to wear burqas in public and banned women from travelling without a male chaperone. The Taliban …
(2022-08-20). Estudiantes uruguayos reclaman incrementos de presupuestos. telesurtv.net Coincide con las ocupaciones estudiantiles y posteriores desalojos por el Gobierno de centros educativos esta semana.
(2022-08-20). Incendios dejan más de 700.000 hectáreas quemadas en países de la UE. telesurtv.net Entre los países más afectados por los siniestros están España, Rumania, Portugal, Francia e Italia.
(2022-08-20). Relevante agencia de turismo de México incluirá a Cuba en sus catálogos. cubadebate.cu La relevante agencia turística mexicana Discova incluirá a Cuba en sus catálogos, según informó la compañía. Especializada en viajes educacionales y de aprendizaje, la entidad amplía sus operaciones en el Caribe al añadir a esta isla como un nuevo destino dentro de su portafolio, que también promueve destinos como Costa Rica y República Dominicana.
(2022-08-20). Minsap: Permanecen hospitalizados 17 pacientes por accidente en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba informó en su sitio web sobre el estado de los lesionados en el accidente en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas. Hasta las 10: 00 a. m. del 20 de agosto resultaron lesionadas 146 personas, de ellas 17 se encuentran hospitalizadas, 16 personas fallecieron y 113 pacientes recibieron el alta médica.
(2022-08-20). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
(2022-08-20). Instan a aprobar con urgencia ley contra el hambre en Colombia. telesurtv.net La FAO señaló desde enero que Colombia es el país de América del Sur con mayor riesgo de inseguridad alimentaria.
(2022-08-20). [Clinical Picture] A heart of iron: juvenile haemochromatosis presents with cardiac failure. thelancet.com A 39-year-old man was transferred to our centre for investigation of advanced heart failure with severe biventricular dilation and dysfunction. The patient had been admitted 10 days earlier reporting dyspnoea.
(2022-08-20). VIDEO: Brown bear spotted near mountaineers tents in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Footage shows a brown bear and its two cubs near the mountaineers' tents in Mount Sabalan in Ardabil Province of northwestern Iran.
(2022-08-20). El tiempo: Calor, algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en occidente. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará durante la tarde en occidente, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas. En el resto del territorio las lluvias serán aisladas y ocurrirán principalmente en localidades del sur.
(2022-08-20). New border bridge inaugurated on Armenia-Georgia border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — A new bridge on the border of Armenia and Georgia, aimed at easing travel and cargo transit between the two countries, was inaugurated on Friday.
(2022-08-20). Drs. Julie Louise Gerberding, Martine Rothblatt to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Martine Rothblatt, Ph.D., chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: UTHR), were elected by the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees as public trustees at its quarterly meeting on Aug. 12. They will join the Board of Trustees effective Nov. 10. "Drs. Gerberding and Rothblatt are two of the most insightful, creative and innovative leaders in health…
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic announces a strategic collaboration for a new era of biomanufacturing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today announced a strategic collaboration in biomanufacturing to deliver novel biotherapeutics for rare and complex conditions. The collaboration brings together science, engineering and manufacturing to advance Mayo Clinic's vision of bringing new cures to clinical care. The focus will be on therapies derived from human sources known as biologics — cells, blood, enzymes, tissues, genes or genetically engineered cells — for use in medicines. Therapeutics based on biologics have the…
(2022-08-20). The Prison Industry in the United States: Big Business or a New Form of Slavery? globalresearch.ca This incisive and carefully researched article was first published by Global Research 14 years ago in March 2008. | Things have got worse since 2008. African-Americans and Latinos are routinely the victims of arbitrary arrest, incarceration and inhumane exploitation in America's …
(2022-08-20). U.S. existing-home sales fall for sixth straight month amid cooling market. ecns.cn Existing-home sales in the United States declined for the sixth straight month in July, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported Thursday.
(2022-08-20). American University administrative staff set to walk out amid contract negotiations stalemate. wsws.org The strike is being held one week before the school's classes are set to resume.
(2022-08-20). 50 Iranian firms to take part in Moscow Intl. Automotive Expo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — A number of 50 Iranian companies operating in the field of car manufacturing and producing car components will participate in the International Exhibition of Automotive Parts and Components (Automechanika) in Moscow.
(2022-08-20). Liberan a hermano de expresidente peruano Ollanta Humala. telesurtv.net El exmilitar Antauro Humala cumplió más de 17 años en prisión por diversos cargos, incluyendo homicidio, secuestro y rebelión.
(2022-08-20). Convocan marcha por la autonomía universitaria en Guatemala. telesurtv.net La movilización prevé rechazar la elección de facto del rector de la USAC, Walter Mazariegos, y abogará por un proceso eleccionario democrático y legítimo.
(2022-08-20). Turkey launches new drone attack on Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iraqi media sources reported a drone attack by Turkey on one of the areas near Erbil in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
(2022-08-20). EE.UU. registra más de 14.100 casos de viruela símica. telesurtv.net Los CDC indicaron que el mayor número de casos reportados es en Nueva York, con 2.744, seguido de California con 2.663 y Florida con 1.372.
(2022-08-20). 8/20 LEE SIU HIN: Stupid Self-Defeating U.S. Sanctions Make China Even Stronger. indybay.org Why the latest desperate, racist and phony high-tech ban against China by the U.S. — the CHIPS Act — won't work and will only serve to put taxpayer money into the wallets of corporate America and the corrupt politicians.
(2022-08-20). Khayyam satellite; Iran's surprising advance in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Launching the joint-project "Khayyam" satellite with a wide range of environmental functions has illustrated that Iran has made a surprising advance in the realm of the aerospace industry.
(2022-08-20). *Same Thing Happened in Fiji*. indybay.org Australian establishment in cover up mode over former PM's secret ministerial positions In the days since it was revealed that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five key ministerial portfolios in 2020 and 2021, the Australian political and media establishment has desperately sought to cover up the political significance of the measures, which amounted to nothing less than the preparations for a prime ministerial dictatorship.
(2022-08-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, August 20.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic research shows bebtelovimab to be a reliable option for treating COVID-19 in era of BA.2, other subvariants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers say the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab, already authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use on the omicron variant of COVID-19, is a reliable option to treat BA.2 and other COVID-19 subvariants. The findings of their multisite, retrospective study involving 3,607 high-risk patients appear in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. "This study gives us confidence that bebtelovimab is reliable for the treatment of high-risk patients during this omicron…
(2022-08-20). Palestinian NGOs Speak Out After Israeli Forces Raid Offices. zcomm.org The raid came as the United Nations condemned Israel for killing 19 Palestinian children in recent weeks…
(2022-08-20). Turkish army targets village in Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Turkish army helicopters on Friday bombed a village in Iraqi Kurdistan.
(2022-08-20). Thursday 8/25: Webinar: Lessons from the 2022 National Strike in Ecuador. indybay.org To register: http: //tinyurl.com/2022-ecuador-protest or act.dsausa.org/signup/2022-national-protest-in-ecuador/…
(2022-08-20). OMS recomienda dos anticuerpos monoclonales contra el ébola. telesurtv.net La OMS precisó que los fármacos Inmazeb y Ebanga emplean anticuerpos obtenidos en laboratorio, similares a los usados naturalmente contra el ébola.
(2022-08-20). Miles de trabajadores ferroviarios se paralizan en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Los organizadores del paro estiman que de los 20.000 servicios de transporte que ofrecen, solo funcionarán unos 4.300 en todo el país.
(2022-08-20). Chinese landscape painting. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese painting originated in the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.). It is usually painted on silk or paper with a brush dipped in watercolor and ink.
(2022-08-20). [Correspondence] DRESS syndrome — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Vincent Descamps for his Correspondence on Mahmoud Abdelnadi and colleagues' published incidence of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome.1 Descamps suggested that testing for human herpesvirus is best done with PCR, rather than a Monospot test, which we concur with. The detection and quantification of viral DNA via PCR is the method of choice in determining an active human herpesvirus 6 infection including viral reactivation.2,3 Serological assay is mostly made use of to identify primary infection in patients with no history of infection; its usefulness is, unfortunately…
(2022-08-20). Sunday 8/28: Cuba Film Festival Fundraiser. indybay.org 2969 Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2022-08-20). China has 475 mln 5G mobile users: ministry. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile users in China had reached 475 million by the end of July, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Friday.
(2022-08-20). Kansas Shows Abortion Rights Can Win in Red States. commondreams.org Conservatives value their constitutional rights—and young progressives are highly motivated by abortion. Are Democrats listening?
(2022-08-20). Consumer Health: What are head lice? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: head lice. An estimated 6—12 million infestations of head lice occur each year in the U.S. among children ages 3—11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral diseases,…
(2022-08-20). España se prepara para iniciar vacunación contra la viruela del mono. cubadebate.cu España podrá comenzar a inocular la vacuna contra la viruela del mono la próxima semana, una vez se cuente con el visto bueno de la Agencia Europea de Medicamentos, según la ministra de Sanidad, Carolina Darias. Con casi 6 000 casos confirmados, España tiene un total de 12 420 vacunas para tratar de atajar el brote.
(2022-08-20). California poised to celebrate 2022 International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Together, we will call for the Great State of California to stand in solidarity with H. Res 615. People of African descent and friends across the diaspora stand against systemic racism and supports the transformational agenda for racial justice and equality as identified in the Systemic Racism Report, and implemented through the subsequent Human Rights Council Resolution and the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
(2022-08-20). Al menos 16 muertos deja ataque contra un hotel en Somalia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades locales el número de muertos podría ascender en las próximas horas.
(2022-08-20). Ordenan el arresto de 20 militares mexicanos por Caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net La FGR comunicó el arresto del exprocurador, Jesús Murillo Karam por los hechos de desaparición forzada, tortura y delitos contra la administración de justicia.
(2022-08-20). [Comment] Realising transformative change in adolescent health and wellbeing: a second Lancet Commission. thelancet.com The 2016 Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing1 brought global attention to the transformational potential of the world's 10—24-year-olds to reap a triple dividend of benefits for adolescents now, as they matured into adulthood, and later still for their children. In an accompanying Comment, the UN Secretary-General identified adolescents as "the world's greatest untapped resource".2…
(2022-08-20). Nearly 30 train passengers test positive for COVID-19. ecns.cn At least 27 passengers aboard a train that started from Lhasa in Tibet autonomous region on Monday and arrived in Beijing on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19 after they disembarked at different stations.
(2022-08-20). Saturday 9/10: Teach-in People's Assembly (focus climate crisis). indybay.org online, please register at: bit.ly/3QfEm8l…
(2022-08-20). [Articles] The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010—19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com The leading risk factors contributing to global cancer burden in 2019 were behavioural, whereas metabolic risk factors saw the largest increases between 2010 and 2019. Reducing exposure to these modifiable risk factors would decrease cancer mortality and DALY rates worldwide, and policies should be tailored appropriately to local cancer risk factor burden.
(2022-08-20). Tuesday 9/13: Day of Reparations to African People. indybay.org Uhuru House | 7911 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-20). [Perspectives] Firdausi Qadri: putting Bangladeshi science on the map. thelancet.com Firdausi Qadri, infectious disease specialist and Senior Scientist at icddr,b, found time on a hectic day to speak with me. She was taking a lunch break on day 5 of Bangladesh's 7-day vaccination blitz in July, 2022, during which more than 2 ∑4 million people were immunised with oral cholera vaccine (OCV). A vaccination roll-out of this speed and scale is not unusual for Bangladesh. But this year's campaign is different because "it is aimed at breaking the cycle of infection in the country's worst cholera outbreak in 60 years", says Qadri.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Where is the kidney stone belt? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell health care professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, describes intense weather areas, such as the South and Southwest, as the kidney stone belt. This is where research shows kidney stones are more prevalent. Dehydration in these hot climates, combined with certain diets, are increasing risks that can result…
(2022-08-20). Cuba reporta 74 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y 87 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de viernes 19 de agosto, se encontraban ingresados 541 pacientes, sospechosos 210 y confirmados activos 331. Según el Ministerio de Salud Pública, se realizaron en el día 1 832 muestras para la vigilancia para la vigilancia epidemiológica de la COVID-19, resultando positivas 74. En el día hubo 87 altas y no se reportaron fallecidos.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits of being in nature. And don't be surprised at your next doctor's visit when you get a prescription for parks instead of pills. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L4z4-rhGrWY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2022-08-20). Bernardo O'Higgins y su rol en la Independencia de Chile. telesurtv.net El documental La hija de O'Higgins es una invitación para conocer más sobre la vida de la hija mapuche de Bernardo O'Higgins, pero también del padre de la patria chilena.
(2022-08-20). Defensoría de Colombia reporta 122 líderes asesinados en 2022. telesurtv.net Las cifras indican un alza con respecto al mismo período de 2020 y 2021, cuando se contabilizaron 106 y 90 homicidios, respectivamente.
(2022-08-20). Syria's Assad, Turkey's Erdogan to likely meet in Uzbekistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — According to some reports, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will probably meet his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Uzbekistan.
(2022-08-20). Pueblo boliviano ratifica respaldo a Gobierno de Luis Arce. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas sociales vinculadas al Pacto de Unidad y la Central Obrera Boliviana ratificaron su respaldo a la democracia.
(2022-08-20). Incrementa en 52 % la deportación de migrantes a Honduras. telesurtv.net Más de la mitad de esas deportaciones se han producido desde Estados Unidos seguido de México, según autoridades locales.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Protect your skin from the summer sun. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether swimming in the pool, a trip to the lake or a day at the beach, summertime often means sun exposure. And protection from the sun is the focus of Summer Sun Safety Month every August. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells. While it most often develops on skin exposed to the sun, but it also can occur on areas of skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common…
(2022-08-20). Entra en vigor prohibición de importar armas de fuego en Canadá. telesurtv.net La medida tiene como objetivo acelerar el esfuerzo federal para limitar la cantidad de armas de fuego y la violencia armada en el país.
(2022-08-20). [World Report] US Congress lets Medicare negotiate lower drug prices. thelancet.com A new law also targets climate change in a major victory for Democrats and President Joe Biden. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2022-08-20). RISE for Youth program celebrates successful first year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org RISE for Youth, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP, recently wrapped up its inaugural year of programming. The program, which received funding through Mayo Clinic's $100 million commitment against racism, drew rave reviews from scholars, community partners and Mayo Clinic staff. For as long as she can remember, Aisha Qassim has wanted to become a surgeon. But with no doctors in her family, she wasn't sure of the…
(2022-08-20). Turkey's Proxies Shelled Key Air Base In Northern Syria (Videos). southfront.org 
Screen grab from footage released by the Syrian National Army. | Between August 19 and 20, the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) carried out a series of rocket and mortar strikes on areas held by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern Aleppo countryside. | The strikes were a response to the
(2022-08-20). Presidente Gustavo Petro anuncia reforma policial en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro cuestionó el enfoque militarista de la policía colombiana.
(2022-08-20). Activistas intentan impedir la proyección en Alemania del documental "Ucrania en llamas" de Oliver Stone. cubadebate.cu En la ciudad alemana de Leipzig, un pequeño número de activistas del grupo de artistas àìstov Collective trató de interrumpir esta semana la proyección del documental "Ucrania en llamas", del cineasta estadounidense Oliver Stone. El filme reseña el trasfondo histórico de los acontecimientos del euromaidán.
(2022-08-20). The Biden-Trump Persecution of Julian Assange. zcomm.org The single worst assault on the first amendment and a free press in recent centuries is no longer solely his. Biden owns it…
(2022-08-20). Iran FM spox condoles demise of Pakistani Persian writer. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The spokesman of Iranian foreign ministry has offered condolences to Pakistan on the demise of a prominent Pakistani Persian language and literature professor.
(2022-08-20). What the detection of poliovirus in sewer systems in London, New York City means. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is caused by the poliovirus. The contagious virus can infect a person's spinal cord and cause paralysis. The virus has been detected in the sewers of London, and in sewer systems in New York, including New York City. Health officials are urging unvaccinated residents in those communities to get immunized or get boosters if already vaccinated."The single case that we have in the U.S. appears to be vaccine strain polio…
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school mental health tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our daughter has attended school virtually for the past five years and enjoyed the experience. Now that she is heading into ninth grade, she wants a more traditional high school experience. However, she has become more nervous as school gets closer and complains about stomachaches. How can I ease the transition for her and help her be less anxious? ANSWER: School is one of the most important places where children learn and grow intellectually,…
(2022-08-20). No More Kaiser Suicides! NUHW Members Strike Kaiser Health System. indybay.org Two thousand Kaiser NUHW healthcare workers went on an indefinite strike on August 15, 2022 for proper staffing and compensation to keep healthcare professionals on the jobs. As a result of a lack of proper staffing, Members and patients at Kaisers have committed suicide. Clinicians…
(2022-08-20). Rusia pretende abandonar el uso del dólar y euro en el ámbito del comercio internacional. cubadebate.cu "En el contexto de la creciente presión geopolítica del 'Occidente colectivo', la única manera de garantizar la estabilidad de las relaciones comerciales, económicas y de inversión entre Rusia y sus socios es dejar de utilizar las monedas que se han vuelto 'tóxicas', principalmente el dólar estadounidense y el euro", afirmó el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores ruso.
(2022-08-20). [Articles] Rehabilitation versus surgical reconstruction for non-acute anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL SNNAP): a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. thelancet.com Surgical reconstruction as a management strategy for patients with non-acute ACL injury with persistent symptoms of instability was clinically superior and more cost-effective in comparison with rehabilitation management.
(2022-08-20). Opportunity instead of crises and End this madness! indybay.org Almost no one asks what an economic policy looks like that no longer subordinates everything to economic growth: How to reduce the debt mountain to a reasonable level without GDP growth? How can pensions be secured without GDP growth and how can sufficient gainful employment be guaranteed?>
(2022-08-20). Creating stable security in region military sports games goal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Commander of IRGC Ground Force says that establishing stable security in the region and the world is the main goal of military sports competitions.
(2022-08-20). Sunday 9/25: Fall Harvest Festival. indybay.org The Farm, UC Santa Cruz | Directions: agroecology.ucsc.edu/visit/directions.html…
(2022-08-20). [Correspondence] DRESS syndrome. thelancet.com I read Mahmoud Abdelnabi's Clinical Picture about a person with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome with great interest.1 It is very important for clinicians to understand this severe adverse drug reaction. The Clinical Picture does not bring the best messages to the clinician. Three very important points need to be addressed.
(2022-08-20). 2nd China Arts and Crafts Expo held in Nanjing. ecns.cn More than 100,000 pieces of fine arts and crafts will be exhibited during the expo from Aug. 18 to 21.
(2022-08-20). Cubano Billy Rodríguez triunfó en boxeo profesional. cubadebate.cu El cubano Billy Rodríguez debutó la víspera con éxito en el boxeo profesional, al disponer por nocaut técnico del local Miguel àÅngel Luna en la ciudad mexicana de La Paz. Pactado a seis asaltos, en la división de las 108 libras, el pleito se definió en el segundo. Fue el décimo triunfo consecutivo de la franquicia Domadores de Cuba.
(2022-08-20). Detienen al exprocurador mexicano Jesús Murillo Karam por caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía indicó que la orden fue emitida por los delitos de desaparición forzada, tortura y contra la administración de justicia, en el caso Ayotzinapa.
(2022-08-20). J'Accuse! The Gene-based "Vaccines" Are Killing People. Governments Worldwide Are Lying to You the People, to the Populations They Purportedly Serve. globalresearch.ca The Signal of Harm is now indisputably overwhelming, and, in line with universally accepted ethical standards for clinical trials, Doctors for Covid Ethics demands that the 'Covid' vaccine programme be halted immediately.
(2022-08-20). La belleza de la naturaleza en las imágenes del concurso Nature TTL Photographer of the Year. cubadebate.cu Es lógico que todas esas estampas que nos regala el planeta Tierra quieran ser inmortalizadas por fotógrafos y fotógrafas cada año en los múltiples concursos que hay de fotografía. Es el caso del Nature TTL Photographer of the Year.
(2022-08-20). On the 82nd anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-two years ago today, on August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated by an agent of the Stalinist secret police, the GPU, in his villa in Coyoacan, Mexico, where he spent the final three years of his life as a political exile.
(2022-08-20). Tuesday 9/13: Panel: How does nonprofit journalism work? indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-08-20). Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia denuncia que Ucrania utilizó agentes de guerra química contra militares rusos. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia denunció este sábado que Ucrania utilizó agentes de guerra química contra miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas rusas en la región de Zaporozhie. Según el Ministerio, "las pruebas de terrorismo químico" se enviarán en breve a la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas.
(2022-08-20). Monday 8/22: Victory To British Felixstowe Dockers! Join Action At SF UK Consulate: United We Stand. indybay.org UK Consulate San Francisco | 1 Sansome St./Market | San Franciscoo…
(2022-08-20). Science Saturday: Do environmental exposures contribute to human diseases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An accumulation of environmental chemicals, pollutants, microbes, and particulates may be living inside each of us — acquired from the air we breathe, the food we eat, products we touch, and the water we drink. These sometimes-harmful exposures can potentially interact with our genes to fuel diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, autoimmune diseases, and stroke. Research shows environmental factors are associated with more than 80% of human diseases and nearly 1 in 6 deaths worldwide. …
(2022-08-20). The Prison Industry in the United States: Big Business or a New Form of Slavery? globalresearch.ca This incisive and carefully researched article was first published by Global Research 14 years ago in March 2008. | Things have got worse since 2008. African-Americans and Latinos are routinely the victims of arbitrary arrest, incarceration and inhumane exploitation in America's …
(2022-08-20). Chinese embassies, consulates stand ready to help overseas Taiwan compatriots: spokesperson. ecns.cn Overseas Taiwan compatriots can contact and seek help from Chinese embassies and consulates when they encounter difficulties, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Friday.
(2022-08-20). China sets up working group to promote talks on joining DEPA. ecns.cn China on Thursday set up a working group to advance talks on joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) after approval from the DEPA Joint Committee, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Friday.
(2022-08-20). Asciende a 23 cifra de muertos tras lluvias en Qinghai, China. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Gestión de Emergencias envió a un equipo a Qinghai para colaborar con las labores de rescate.
(2022-08-20). Investigación sobre caso Ayotzinapa determinará responsabilidad de 33 personas, incluidos ex funcionarios públicos. cubadebate.cu Con las investigaciones que hasta el momento se tienen del caso Ayotzinapa, hay elementos suficientes para determinar responsabilidades penales contra 33 personas, entre ellas ex funcionarios públicos de los tres niveles de gobierno y militares, sostuvo el subsecretario de Derechos Humanos, Población y Migración, de la Secretaría de Gobernación, Alejandro Encinas.
(2022-08-20). Indian govt. committed to develop, equip Chabahar port: Min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Indian government is committed to equip and develop Chabahar port and will make its utmost effort for turning the port into a regional and international hub in transit area.
(2022-08-20). Ecuador realizará primer censo penitenciario de su historia. telesurtv.net Se estima que actualmente haya 32.543 personas recluidas en Ecuador, propensas a frecuentes hechos de violencia.
(2022-08-20). Coloring is good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults. While children's coloring books feature cartoon characters and simple designs, adult coloring books have intricate patterns of flowers, artwork, mandalas or animals. Books are available for purchase, and you can print free coloring pages online. For people who prefer a digital version, many coloring apps…
(2022-08-20). China to strengthen prevention, control of floods, droughts. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have urged efforts to enhance the prevention and control of floods and droughts, as recent overlapping events have posed severe challenges for disaster control.
(2022-08-20). Primer mitin de Lula reúne más de 100.000 personas en Brasil. telesurtv.net El acto se realizó en la Plaza de la Estación en la capital de Minas Gerais, el segundo colegio electoral más grande de esa nación.
(2022-08-20). First teachers' strike since 1975 looms in Columbus, Ohio. wsws.org This Sunday 4,000 Columbus City Schools (CCS) educators are set to vote on strike action as they seek to carry out a long overdue counteroffensive against years of attacks on public education in the city's schools.
(2022-08-20). Man dies in shooting at Swedish shopping center. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a shooting at a shopping center in Sweden, police say.
(2022-08-20). Protest against Eviction of Live Aboard and all Sailors at Oyster Cove Marina. indybay.org All of Oyster Cove Marina is being gentrified. 34 low-income Households, Pushed out. Kilroy Realty is Developing a 42-acre Bio Science Complex and displacing us to Gentrify the Marina. JOIN US Tuesday, 8/23 303 2nd st. SF 11am-130pm…
(2022-08-20). In Video: Iraqi Airstrike Hits Hideout Of Senior ISIS Leaders In Hamrin Mountains. southfront.org 
On August 20, a fighter jet of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) carried out a pinpoint airstrike on a hideout of ISIS in Hamrin mountains in the northern Iraqi province of Saladin. | In a statement, the Security Media Cell said that the hideout was targeted based on information provided by the Counter Terrorism Service and the Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency. | Senior leaders of ISIS were reportedly taking shelter in the hideout when it was struck. The Security Media Cell said that their nam…
(2022-08-20). Indepaz confirma masacre en el norte de Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net Elementos de la policía hallaron cuatro cuerpos en el interior de un automóvil, después que los vecinos avisaron a las autoridades.
(2022-08-20). Police dogs wear cooling vests to beat summer heat in Chongqing. ecns.cn Police dogs wearing cooling vests patrol at Chongqing North Station in Chongqing, Aug. 18, 2022.
(2022-08-20). Shadowy Iraqi Group Attacked Air Base Hosting US Forces In Kuwait To Avenge Iran's Soleimani (Video). southfront.org 
A shadowy Iraqi armed group that is thought to be affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has attacked…
(2022-08-20). Biden Preparing to Shift Costs of Covid Treatments, Vaccines to Patients. zcomm.org "We must push back," said one doctor. "Free provision of vaccinations, Paxlovid, and monoclonals has been critically important."
(2022-08-20). Nasrallah Says Iran's Nuclear Deal Wont Affect Lebanon's Maritime Dispute With Israel. southfront.org 
On August 19, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah stressed that the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal will not affect Lebanon's maritime dispute with Israel. | Speaking at the cornerstone ceremony of a Hezbollah touristic landmark in the Lebanese town of Janta, named "The Story of the First Shot", Nasrallah said "Lebanon's oil and gas resources and the disputable zone in Karish will not be affected by whether the nuclear deal will be signed or not." | Karish naval gas field became the f…
(2022-08-20). Sunday 8/28: Protect Juristac Gilroy Info and Action Prep Day. indybay.org Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance | 7341 Monterey St., Gilroy…
(2022-08-20). US-led Coalition Base In Syria's Al-Omar Oil Fields Attacked Again. southfront.org 
Early on August 20, an indirect fire attack targeted the US-led coalition's Green Village base in al-Omar oil fields in the southeastern countryside of Syria's Deir Ezzor, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based monitoring group said that an unidentified projectile landed in the vicinity of the base. The projectile was alleged launched from the government-held part of Deir Ezzor across the Euphrates River, where Iranian-backed Syrian and Iraqi forces are present. | No ca…
(2022-08-20). Minnesota man takes shot at getting his voice back. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Minnesota man who has a long career in the communications business suddenly has difficulty speaking. And Mayo Clinic experts helped him get his voice back with a treatment that's often used to prevent wrinkles on the face. Watch: Minnesota man takes shot at getting his voice back. youtu.be/weN4SQ0_vJY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 24) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Let's go through…
(2022-08-20). Iran's official terms sanctions as human rights violator. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — First Deputy of the Judicial system of Iran Mohammad Mossadegh has described the imposed sanctions on Iran as a violator of human rights.
(2022-08-20). Sunday 8/21: Stop the Trigger Laws!: March and Rally to Defend Abortion Rights. indybay.org San José City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…
(2022-08-20). No Flat Country for Old Growth. indybay.org Forest Defenders drop banners, occupy trees and demand Biden stay true to his word to protect forests as expressed in his Executive Order.
(2022-08-20). Directiva de periódico opositor es detenida en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público y la Policía Nacional Civil realizaron este viernes un allanamiento en la vivienda de la directora financiera de El Periódico…
(2022-08-19). DPRK slams S. Korean new assistance plan. ecns.cn A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed South Korea's proposal of economic assistance in exchange for denuclearization, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
(2022-08-20). Gazprom detendrá suministro de gas por Nord Stream por tres días. telesurtv.net Gazprom señaló que al finalizar los trabajos, si no se detectan fallas, se reanudará el suministro de gas a un volumen de 33 millones de metros cúbicos diarios.
(2022-08-20). California mental health care workers launch indefinite strike to protest 'patient assembly line'. zcomm.org Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees are four days into an indefinite strike over dangerously high caseloads and long waits…
(2022-08-20). Wednesday 9/7: Biodiversity Trivia Night (Virtual). indybay.org Online Event. Register here: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO6vqzkoEt1vSNuni_QNXrSJRDDtcMGP…
(2022-08-20). [Comment] Antenatal betamethasone regimen for women at risk of preterm birth. thelancet.com 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark study1 by Liggins and Howie evaluating the benefit of antenatal corticosteroids in reducing respiratory morbidity.1 By the early 1990s, obstetrical societies worldwide supported its use in women at risk of preterm birth. However, although the benefit of reduced neonatal mortality and morbidity are striking, recent studies have raised concerns that fetal exposure to antenatal corticosteroids might be associated with physical, mental, and developmental disorders.
(2022-08-20). [Perspectives] Decline, fall, catastrophe. thelancet.com NHS Under Siege: The Fight to Save it in the Age of Covid is a fierce, campaigning book. The news is full of reports of catastrophic ambulance delays, months-long waits for urgent care, and falling satisfaction with the UK's National Health Service (NHS). The book makes clear that it is politicians, as well as multiple health-care leaders, who must shoulder the blame. For what is the NHS? After decades of simultaneous underfunding and wasteful "innovation" is it just the shell of a once-great idea? Or is it perhaps a moral ideal that is part of the value system of the UK—a lynchpin of society and to be defe…
(2022-08-20). Honran a los caídos mientras combatían incendio en Matanzas, Cuba. telesurtv.net El pueblo muestra su respeto a quienes perdieron la vida de manera heroica durante el siniestro en la base de supertanqueros de esa ciudad.
(2022-08-20). First World Vocational College Skills Competition held in Tianjin. ecns.cn The first World Vocational College Skills Competition kicked off in Tianjin and Jiangxi province earlier this month, attracting participants from more than 100 countries.
(2022-08-20). Tribal Nations Are Under Threat as Native Families' Right to Stay Together Is at Stake at the Supreme Court. commondreams.org The Indian Child Welfare Act—a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture—is currently under attack.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Before kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic Pediatric Infectious Diseases expert, says everyone 6 months of age and older is now eligible for an authorized COVID-19 vaccination. With vaccines becoming widely available for school-aged children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance for schools that shifts the focus from restrictive measures, like quarantine and social…
(2022-08-20). China urges U.S. not to miscalculate resolve to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Friday urged the U.S. side not to miscalculate China's firm resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2022-08-20). Iran into Asian U18 Volleyball Championship semis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iran defeated Thailand 3-1 (24-26, 25-13, 25-19, 25-15) in the preliminary round of the 14th Asian Men's U18 Volleyball Championship at Iran's Volleyball Federation Hall on Saturday.
(2022-08-20). J'Accuse! The Gene-based "Vaccines" Are Killing People. Governments Worldwide Are Lying to You the People, to the Populations They Purportedly Serve. globalresearch.ca The Signal of Harm is now indisputably overwhelming, and, in line with universally accepted ethical standards for clinical trials, Doctors for Covid Ethics demands that the 'Covid' vaccine programme be halted immediately.
(2022-08-20). NUHW Kaiser Strike TikTok Video. indybay.org Striking NUHW Kaiser clinicians rallied at the Kaiser headquarters in Oakland and did a TikTok video.
(2022-08-20). El día más corto de la historia: El 29 de junio de 2022 øPor qué? cubadebate.cu El tiempo es una percepción y, muchas veces, nos gustaría que los días se alargasen o durasen menos. El 29 de junio de 2022 podemos decir que vivimos el día más corto jamás registrado. El 29 de junio, la Tierra tardó 1,50 milisegundos menos en girar sobre sí misma, es decir, recortó las 24 horas que tarda en completar su habitual giro.
(2022-08-20). Comicomment: U.S. attempt to challenge one-China principle doomed to fail. ecns.cn The China-U.S. relationship is now at a critical juncture. Undermining the one-China principle is risky and irresponsible. The U.S. must not act recklessly or create bigger crises. Those who play with fire will not come to a good end.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic experts provide overview of latest clinical information on monkeypox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — As the monkeypox outbreak continues and the U.S. has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, Mayo Clinic experts have published a special article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings to provide clinicians with a focused overview of the viral infection, establishing strategies for infection prevention and control and a summary of clinical management to consider. "The purpose of this article is to provide an overview to assist health care professionals in addressing the challenges of…
(2022-08-20). Cuba recibió 834 891 visitantes internacionales en los primeros siete meses de este año. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de julio último Cuba dio un paso más para llegar al primer millón de turistas, al alcanzar los 834 891, informó la ONEI. La Isla aspira recibir este año la cifra de 2,5 millones de turistas, una meta a la cual las autoridades no renuncian, a pesar de que el tiempo se acorta para lograrlo y la recuperación tras la pandemia no alcanza los niveles esperados.
(2022-08-20). Reino Unido y EEUU quieren excluir al presidente Putin de la próxima Cumbre del G20. cubadebate.cu Desde Occidente han surgido voces que buscan excluir al presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, de la Cumbre del G20, que se celebrará en la isla indonesia de Bali el 15 y 16 de noviembre del presente año. Como jefe del G20 en 2022, Indonesia se ha enfrentado a la presión de los países occidentales para retirar su invitación al líder ruso.
(2022-08-20). Turkish officials likely to pay imminent visit to Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — After the Turkish media reported about the imminent trip of a delegation from one of the country's political parties to Damascus, the leader of the party said that a number of Turkish statesmen will accompany them on the trip.
(2022-08-20). Trusting US in international relations meaningless. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi says that putting trust in the US in international ties is meaningless.
(2022-08-20). Presidente Castillo afirma que su esposa no abandonará Perú. telesurtv.net El presidente peruano señaló que en los próximos días la primera dama, Lilia Paredes, entregará su pasaporte al Poder Judicial.
(2022-08-20). The Truth About Busing Migrants from the Border to DC. zcomm.org In reality, mutual aid and solidarity groups have safely welcomed thousands of asylum seekers with dignity…
(2022-08-20). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, August 20.
(2022-08-20). How Medicare for All would also be a Huge Investment in America's Mental Health. juancole.com Gainesville, Florida (Special to Informed Comment) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was supposed to contain costs and make insurance for health / mental health care affordable. It did bring coverage to 20 million but 30 million remain uninsured. Data indicate that the bad outweighs the good. It's too expensive, unsustainable, overly complex and bureaucratic. …
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Help with sports injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an athletic director at a middle school, and a new school year is almost here. I anticipate seeing an increase in sports-related injuries from soccer, football, cheerleading, flag football and other activities. Young athletes get plenty of bumps and bruises, but how can they avoid injuries? Any advice on how long they should sit out before getting back on the field or in the game? ANSWER: Sports are such a fantastic opportunity…
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Fueling the young athlete. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to sports and activities, what a child eats can affect performance. Sports nutrition focuses on not only on good eating habits, but also on what an athlete might need before exercising and after as a part of recovery. Of course, sports nutrition goes beyond simply what you eat. When you eat is important, too. Understanding the right balance and timing of taking in carbohydrates, proteins and hydration can help athletes play their…
(2022-08-20). [Obituary] Steven Alan Seifert. thelancet.com Emergency physician and toxicologist specialising in snake venom. He was born on Feb 27, 1950 in New York, NY, USA, and died of cancer complications on May 18, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM, USA, aged 72 years.
(2022-08-20). Chile aumentará el aforo para eventos masivos. telesurtv.net La ministra de Salud, María Begoña Yarza detalló que la medida entrará en vigor a partir del próximo 25 de agosto.
(2022-08-20). Iran pursuing trial of terrorist grouplets in intl. arena. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary-General of Human Rights Office said that Iran is extremely serious in confronting terrorist grouplets and their actions.
(2022-08-20). Iran defeat Argentina at Hubert Jerzy Wagner. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — Iran wrapped up the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner with a 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13) win over Argentina on Saturday.
(2022-08-20). Bolivia celebrates 197th anniversary of independence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The Bolivian Embassy in Tehran held a ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the 197th anniversary of the country's independence from Spain.
(2022-08-20). Helicopters dispatched to extinguish forest fire in Chongqing. ecns.cn A massive fire burns on a mountain in Fuling district of Chongqing, Aug. 19, 2022. Firefighters battle to contain the blaze.
(2022-08-20). China offers NE province financial support to restore flood-hit infrastructure. ecns.cn China's top economic planner has allocated a budgetary investment fund to help the flood-stricken northeastern Liaoning Province.
(2022-08-20). Saudi-led coalition violates ceasefire in Hudaydah 113 times. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Yemeni sources announced on Saturday that the Saudi coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen's Al Hudaydah province 113 times in the last 24 hours.
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases physician, says if you have a preteen, make sure he or she gets vaccinated for HPV now. It could prevent your child from getting cancer later in life.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ORgl35BN8f4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-08-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it is typically an illness of young children — usually children under 5. But you can get infected with hand, foot and mouth disease at any age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/Tv1v-rMiK4A…
(2022-08-20). "The RLA needs to be destroyed": Railroaders denounce pro-company decision by federal board, call for strike action. wsws.org Railroaders are continuing to react furiously to a pro-company report issued Tuesday by the Presidential Emergency Board appointed to resolve a nearly three-year long national contract dispute.
(2022-08-19). Chinese FM holds phone talks with French president's diplomatic counselor. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday held a phone conversation with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic counselor to French President Emmanuel Macron.
(2022-08-20). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman: Support the strike by the MASS MoCA workers! Fight for good wages and the right to art and culture for all! wsws.org This statement was issued by UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman in support of a one-day strike by workers at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA).
(2022-08-20). Hezbollah's ground force capable of destroying Zionist army. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) — The coordinating deputy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps stressed the need for expelling Zionists from Palestine and said that Hezbollah's ground force is capable of destroying the Zionist army.
(2022-08-20). [World Report] Child health under the Taliban: 1 year on. thelancet.com In the 12 months since the Taliban regained control, children have been facing increasing malnutrition and mental health issues. Sophie Cousins reports.
(2022-08-19). Why is the world so indifferent to Gaza? electronicintifada.net There is no normal in Gaza to go back to after yet another brutal Israeli assault.
(2022-08-19). Brutal police assault on Palestinian-American teen in Chicago. electronicintifada.net Local Arab community and allies are pushing for the three officers who assaulted Hadi Abuataleh to be charged.
(2022-08-19). When government won't provide housing, India's Communists organize people to build it themselves. peoplesworld.org 
It all started with a survey. In April 2022, members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), went door to door in the town of Warangal in Telangana state. The party was already aware of challenges in the community but wanted to collect data before working on a plan of action. Thirty-five teams …
(2022-08-19). The Sword of Bolivar Is Wielded Again by the People of Latin America. covertactionmagazine.com On August 7, 2022, Gustavo Petro and his running mate, Francia Márquez, were inaugurated as the President and Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia. This was one of the most historic events in Latin America for at least a century. For the first time since the liberation of Colombia from Spain by Simón Bolívar, Colombia …
(2022-08-19). Russia Raises Stakes: Three MiG-31 Aircraft With Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles Deployed In Kaliningrad. southfront.org 
Three MiG-31 aircraft with hypersonic Kinzhal missiles were deployed at the Chkalovsk airfield in the Kaliningrad region as part of Russia's "additional strategic deterrence measures". | On August 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the aircraft with the Kinzhal ballistic missiles will be put in round-the-clock combat duty at the airfield. It was added that during their flight to the Kaliningrad region the aircraft worked out military interaction with the fighter aircraft of…
(2022-08-19). The Spies Curating What You See On Social Media. thedissenter.org MintPress News senior staff writer Alan MacLeod shares his work exposing revolving door between US security agencies and social media companies.
(2022-08-19). Amidst Uproar Over Nancy Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan, Media Ignores Aggressive U.S. Navy Action in South China Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Amidst Uproar Over Nancy Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan, Media Ignores Aggressive U.S. Navy Action in South China Sea. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Amidst Uproar Over Nancy Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan, Media Ignores Aggressive U.S. Navy Action in South China Sea/ By Sara Flounders. marktaliano.net 
In order to force high-tech companies to decouple from the People's Republic of China and reverse U.S. decline, U.S. imperialism needs a political/military crisis with China To receive Global …
(2022-08-19). Europe Decreasing Military Aid to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Europe Decreasing Military Aid to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Iran-US: Last Chance for a New Nuclear Deal. journal-neo.org 
The United States has recently gone rapidly down a political slope towards its world-anticipated collapse. Nancy Pelosi's hysterical visit to Taiwan, which triggered a new aggravation of the China-Taiwan confrontation, Washington's gross escalation of global tensions over the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its direct involvement by providing intelligence to Ukrainian neo-fascists, the medical and economic crisis …
(2022-08-19). Aging US Nuclear Plants Are Dangerous And Expensive. popularresistance.org The much-heralded Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), while offering a vital lifeline to the renewable energy industry, also contains massive subsidies to keep dangerously aging atomic power plants operating for years to come. | Meanwhile, six decrepit atomic reactors are now caught in a terrifying military crossfire in southeastern Ukraine, showing exactly why it is so important to shut down nuclear plants instead of subsidizing them. The Ukrainian reactors, located at Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, are now being used as a shield for Russian artillery arrays. A single errant shell could send…
(2022-08-19). Aging US Nuclear Plants Are Dangerous and Expensive: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Propping Them Up. popularresistance.org The much-heralded Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), while offering a vital lifeline to the renewable energy industry, also contains massive subsidies to keep dangerously aging atomic power plants operating for years to come. | Meanwhile, six decrepit atomic reactors are now caught in a terrifying military crossfire in southeastern Ukraine, showing exactly why it is so important to shut down nuclear plants instead of subsidizing them. The Ukrainian reactors, located at Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, are now being used as a shield for Russian artillery arrays. A single errant shell could send…
(2022-08-19). Patrick Lawrence: A Hall of Mirrors. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I have long wondered whether our mainstream journalists, correspondents and commentators get dressed each morning in the same locker room, so similarly do they account for things. This has been especially so in the case of the Ukraine crisis, which is quite understandable: Keeping readers and viewers a …
(2022-08-19). Pentagon Announces New $775 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Friday, the Department of Defense told reporters that President Joe Biden approved a new $775 million round of security assistance for Ukraine. While announcing the eighteenth weapons package in the past six months, a senior defense said the US had adopted a tradition of giving Kiev "what they need, when they need it."For the …
(2022-08-19). The GCHQ Chief's Claim Of A Western Infowar Victory Over Russia Is Fake News. oneworld.press No self-respecting person, society, or government could ever agree to indefinitely perpetuating their servitude to others — especially not if a viable alternative credibly exists to restore equality, fairness, and justice to their relations — which is why the Global South so enthusiastically embraces the multipolar worldview and therefore hasn't fallen for the Golden Billion's information warfare campaign against Russia throughout the course of the Ukrainian Conflict.
(2022-08-19). Xi and Putin confirmed to go to November's G20 summit in Bali. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Indonesia's president, who has cast himself as a mediator over Ukraine, says both leaders will travel to resort island.
(2022-08-19). Putin reportedly announces readiness to meet with Zelensky. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Media sources in Turkey have claimed that the Russian president has announced his readiness to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart.
(2022-08-19). Food insecurity in Latin America. america.cgtn.com Food insecurity is taking a toll across Latin America. A recent report by the UN's World Food Program warned that the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the Ukraine conflict and climate change are all making life harder. Haití and Venezuela have been hit particularly …
(2022-08-19). The Heat: Ukraine Trilateral Summit. america.cgtn.com Ukraine hosts a trilateral summit with leaders of Turkiye and the United Nations as the conflict continues.
(2022-08-19). Escalation of Hybrid War Against El Salvador: US Senator Compares President Nayib Bukele to Hitler, Covert Support of Terrorist Gangs. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Escalation of Hybrid War Against El Salvador: US Senator Compares President Nayib Bukele to Hitler, Covert Support of Terrorist Gangs. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Turkey Says First Swedish Extradition Doesn't Live Up to NATO Deal. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Turkey's justice minister said Sweden's decision to extradite a man who is wanted in Turkey for fraud Turkey wants Sweden and Finland to extradite suspected members of the Kurdish militant group PKK and people allegedly involved in a 2016 coup attempt. But the man Sweden announced it was extradited to Turkey last week isn't linked to these groups and was only convicted for credit card fraud.
(2022-08-19). China strongly opposes U.S. chips bill: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The Chips and Science Act passed by the U.S. Congress contains provisions that restrict relevant companies' normal economic, trade and investment activities in China, which is discriminatory and will distort the global semiconductor supply chain and disrupt international trade.
(2022-08-19). Punto Deportivo: øQué ha caracterizado la primera etapa del sub-23 de béisbol? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuando apenas restan dos partidos en la etapa clasificatoria del campeonato nacional sub-23, ningún equipo tiene hasta ahora garantizado su boleto a las semifinales. Sobre las pecualiaridades que ha tenido esta primera fase y la caracterización de las diferentes áreas, se comenta este viernes en la sección Punto Deportivo.
(2022-08-19). Trans Girls in Utah Can Play School Sports After Judge Blocks Discriminatory Law. commondreams.org "Our daughter just wants the same chance as other kids to make friends and play on the team she loves," said one parent plaintiff. "Today's ruling gives her the opportunity to do that."
(2022-08-19). An Apology to the Billionaires for My Irresponsible Comments. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). An Apology to the Billionaires for My Irresponsible Comments. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). FDI rise confirms nation's economic pull. ecns.cn Foreign direct investment in China has grown 17 percent year-on-year to 798.33 billion yuan ($117.56 billion) in the first seven months of this year, indicating that the country's ability to attract capital is intact despite challenges threatening the recovery of the global economy.
(2022-08-19). Report: Details of New Iran Nuclear Deal Approved by Iran. news.antiwar.com As the US is considering Iran's response to an EU proposal to revive the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, The Cradle reported on Thursday the details of the agreement Tehran put forward. The Cradle report cited an unnamed Iranian source who said that the deal includes comprehensive sanctions relief for Iran and a series …
(2022-08-19). Agreement to Save Iran Nuclear Deal Is Close, But Obstacles Remain. news.antiwar.com Al-Jazeera reported on Friday that several sources say the US and Tehran could imminently ink an agreement that will see both sides return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal. If implemented, the US would lift sanctions on Iran, and Tehran would scale back its nuclear program over the next 120 days until each side …
(2022-08-19). Learning How to Die: Finding Meaning in the Midst of Collapse. commondreams.org Remember: no matter how dire things become, no one can force us to surrender our right to love—nature, one another, ourselves—and to be loved. These will always be ours to choose.
(2022-08-19). The Price Of Chicken Wings Collapses After Skyrocketing: 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com U.S. consumer prices fell slightly in July, and while it's not enough to call a reversal in the inflation that's been running at its highest level in 40 years, some prices have gone down in rare cases of deflation, like bone-in chicken wings. At their lowest price in four years, bone-in chicken-wings fell 19 percent …
(2022-08-19). Railroaders furious after Biden's Presidential Emergency Board issues recommendations on national contract, siding with rail corporations on all major points. popularresistance.org The Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) appointed by the Biden administration issued its recommendations Tuesday for a settlement in the railroad industry, where more than 100,000 workers have been without a national contract for nearly three years. The report sided with the railroads on virtually every point, recommending wage increases below inflation and no change to the punishing attendance policies which have driven tens of thousands of workers out of the industry. | The PEB was appointed last month shortly after railroaders in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) voted by 99.5 percent…
(2022-08-19). Railroaders Furious With Biden's Presidential Emergency Board. popularresistance.org The Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) appointed by the Biden administration issued its recommendations Tuesday for a settlement in the railroad industry, where more than 100,000 workers have been without a national contract for nearly three years. The report sided with the railroads on virtually every point, recommending wage increases below inflation and no change to the punishing attendance policies which have driven tens of thousands of workers out of the industry. | The PEB was appointed last month shortly after railroaders in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) voted by 99.5 percent…
(2022-08-19). Inflation: Where are We Now? cepr.net The recent government data on inflation, along with a wide variety of private measures, give us good reason to believe that we are seeing at least a temporary pause where the monthly inflation data will be moderate.
(2022-08-19). A National Infrastructure Bank could be the answer to both inflation and recession. peoplesworld.org 
With the economy in recession and inflation soaring, it's becoming more likely that the country is going to experience a very long and agonizing period of stagflation, with prices continuing to go up while unemployment increases as well, putting millions of Americans out of work with no means of support to pay for very basic, …
(2022-08-19). Peruvians cope with global inflation. america.cgtn.com Peruvians living in poor neighborhoods are increasingly relying on community-organized soup kitchens as they grapple with the rising price of basic food products. While Peru is a food-producing country, it is also a net importer of basic foodstuffs like wheat, and energy. Dan Collyns reports. …
(2022-08-19). Strikes cripple London's transport network. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — London's transport network ground to a halt Fri. as train and bus workers held strikes over pay and conditions, the latest in a summer of labour market disputes as double-digit inflation eats into wages.
(2022-08-19). The Donbass Anti-Kiev Resistance Struggle & the Innate Fragility of Colonialism. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea When Che Guevara declared that colonialism is doomed, he was talking not just about the colonialism in the exploited countries, but in the settler-colonial countries which benefit from imperialism. The USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the little Zionist settler state that Washington gives aid to—they'll all be swept away by the progression towards history's next…
(2022-08-19). A bond beyond the brotherhood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The bond between soldiers is something civilians can have a hard time grasping. You rely on each other, to have the other's back, especially when things are at their worst. The two men you're about to meet share that bond, and it's as strong now as it ever was. Two friends and former Green Berets, Tim Reynolds and Kevin Rasband, have always been there for each other. "Kevin and I know each other from way…
(2022-08-19). Sri Lankan government unleashes brutal police attack on student demonstration. wsws.org Half an hour after the march began students were confronted by a massive contingent of 0 police, including riot control officers, and accompanied by two water cannons.
(2022-08-19). Sri Lankan government detains hundreds fleeing overseas amid economic crisis. wsws.org Severe shortages of essentials and rising unemployment is compelling more and more Sri Lankans to flee to India and Australia.
(2022-08-19). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: West Bengal waste treatment plant workers strike: Sri Lanka: Colombo hospital health workers protest budget cuts; Australia: Darwin Port workers strike for better pay and conditions; Air Calédonie domestic pilots strike…
(2022-08-19). The Strategies of Global Warfare: War with China and Russia? Washington's Military Design in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca Pivot to Asia: China is threatened by the US military in the South and East China Sea. War with China is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon as outlined in a Rand Report commissioned by the US Army…
(2022-08-19). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2022-08-19). The Strategies of Global Warfare: War with China and Russia? Washington's Military Design in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca Pivot to Asia: China is threatened by the US military in the South and East China Sea. War with China is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon as outlined in a Rand Report commissioned by the US Army…
(2022-08-19). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2022-08-19). Apple Warns America Of Vulnerability For Hackers To Take Complete Control Of Devices: 4 Things To Know. moguldom.com Apple is urging users of iPhones, iPads, and Macs, to update their devices immediately, saying that a security flaw could allow hackers to take control of their devices. The tech giant warned Wednesday that Mac computers could be breached by "maliciously crafted web content" and said it was "aware of a report that this issue may have …
(2022-08-19). Why Did Reparations Expert And Author Kirsten Mullen Attack HR40? 3 Things To Know. moguldom.com Award-winning reparations scholar and author Kirsten Mullen is not a fan of the H.R. 40 bill, which would establish a federal reparations commission to study and develop reparations proposals for Black Americans. Here are three things to know. 1. Kirsten Mullen believes H.R. 40 could "undermine" the process of securing actual reparations for Black Americans. In an op-ed published in Bloomberg, …
(2022-08-19). The System Is Causing Food Crisis, Not The War. popularresistance.org Worsening harvests, infertile soil and increasing food poverty are affecting the majority of small farmers across the globe, especially in the Global South. But the climate and food crises are not isolated phenomena. They are the result of a global capitalist system — and a neoliberal agenda — that has prioritised big corporate agricultural profits over people and the planet. | "Most farmers can no longer produce adequate food for their families," says Vladimir Chilinya. "Profit-making entities control our food systems… including the production and distribution of seed." | Chilinya is a Zambian coor…
(2022-08-19). UPS Says No to Air Conditioning, But Here's a Surveillance Camera. popularresistance.org On June 25, 24-year-old UPS driver Esteban Chavez Jr. collapsed in the back of his truck while working, and died. Temperatures in the Los Angeles area that day were in the high 90s. | Hundreds of other UPS workers around the country suffer from heatstroke every summer, as UPS refuses to install air conditioning in its trucks or warehouses. | In our own Teamsters Local 804 in New York City, a supervisor even told a driver who was suffering heatstroke while working not to call an ambulance, and tried to keep him from filing a workers comp claim. Later that day the driver was hospitalized for heatstroke. | And, thou…
(2022-08-19). When People Want Housing in India, They Build It. popularresistance.org Above Photo: Communist Party of India (Marxist) protest in Khila Warangal, 10 May 2022. It all started with a survey. In April 2022, members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), went door to door in the town of Warangal in Telangana state. The party was already aware of challenges in the community …
(2022-08-19). Powerful New Evidence that U.S. Is A Dictatorship. southfront.org 
Written by Because the U.S. Government flaunts itself as being a democracy instead of a dictatorship and it coups and invades and overthrows and replaces ("regime changes") Governments that it declares to be dictatorships instead of democracies (the "New Cold War" isn't about "capitalism versus communism," but about "democracy versus dictatorship"), a crucial q…
(2022-08-19). Azadeh Shahshahani on Central America Plan, Jon Lloyd on Facebook Disinformation. fair.org In These Times ( This week on CounterSpin: The Biden administration says it's making progress toward its goal to slow migration from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador by addressing the causes of that migration. The White House "Call to Action" foregrounds private sector "investments" as key to creating economic opportunity and to rooting out corruption in the region. And companies like Microsoft and PepsiCo have stepped up to do…well, what exactly? And how does this differ f…
(2022-08-19). 14 FBI Whistleblowers Have Not Come Forward Since Agents Searched Trump's Estate. thedissenter.org Fourteen individuals from or affiliated with FBI contacted Republicans before FBI searched Trump's estate, but not immediately after the search…
(2022-08-19). Nancy Pelosi, White Supremacy, and China. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley Aug 10, 2022 | White supremacist arrogance was the order of the day when Nancy Pelosi ignored a red line set by the Chinese government and visited Taiwan. The Speaker of the House showed stereotypical and racist attitudes towards that country and began a chain of events that won't go well for the U.S. | "When I was a little girl, I was told at the beach if I dug a hole deep enough, we would reach China, so we've always felt a connection there." | Nancy Pelosi, August 5, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan | Nancy Pelosi is a member of the United States Congress. She isn't just any member either, she…
(2022-08-19). We Don't Need No Stinkin' Harvard: Why the Crew, and Not the Captain, Will Save America. orinocotribune.com By Jon Jeter Aug 10, 2022 | The elites who control international finance are the best educated people in the world. They are also the most dangerous and have inflicted the most harm. | In the autumn of 2000, I traveled to the southern African nation of Mozambique to write a story about the collapse of the country's cashew industry. Sixteen years of ruinous civil war had left Mozambique's cashew groves in bad shape, and the local processing plants unable to afford the raw nuts that were being snatched up by buyers on the international market. | To insulate a key industry from foreign competitors, Mozambican…
(2022-08-19). Arson Suspected in Caracas Warehouse Fire that Destroyed Dialysis Machines. orinocotribune.com 
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(2022-08-19). Ensuring Safe In-Person Education Remains an Afterthought in US Covid Plan. commondreams.org As schools prepare to open, the BA5 subvariant is once again driving cases upward as political will to act falls ever lower.
(2022-08-19). Senior cleric commemorates return of prisoners-of-war anniv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Hojatoleslam Seyyed Ali Akbar Aboutorabi Fard, this week's Friday Prayers leader in Tehran hailed the Iranian prisoners-of-war who were held in Iraqi Saddam regime's prisons for their steadfastness and resiostance.
(2022-08-19). Patients and staff at risk as UK National Health Service faces real-terms funding cuts. wsws.org A damning report by the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee recently warned the staffing crisis in the NHS in England was posing a "serious risk to staff and patient safety."
(2022-08-19). The risky business of movies. america.cgtn.com Two of America's biggest entertainment companies recently merged. Warner Brothers Discovery is already making waves in the entertainment industry. Just months after the merger was finalized, there is talk of a major restructuring in the works, which includes merging streaming services and other cost-cutting …
(2022-08-19). America Has Been at War 93% of the Time — 222 out of 239 Years — Since 1776. globalresearch.ca First published by Washington's Blog and Global Research in February 2015 | The U.S. Has Only Been At Peace For 21 Years Total Since Its Birth | In 2011, Danios Below, I have reproduced a year-by-year timeline of America's wars, …
(2022-08-19). Presidential Emergency Board ruling on railroads: The Biden administration declares war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling is an object lesson the class character of the state, the Democratic Party and behind them, the pro-corporate trade unions.
(2022-08-19). America Has Been at War 93% of the Time — 222 out of 239 Years — Since 1776. globalresearch.ca First published by Washington's Blog and Global Research in February 2015 | The U.S. Has Only Been At Peace For 21 Years Total Since Its Birth | In 2011, Danios Below, I have reproduced a year-by-year timeline of America's wars, …
(2022-08-19). Xi sets out tasks to revitalize northeast. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined protecting the ecology and environment, giving priority to independent innovation and bolstering community services as the nation carries forward a strategy to revitalize the northeastern region in the new era.
(2022-08-19). Raeisi government works towards removal of sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Abolfazl Amouei, the spokesman for parliament's foreign policy & nat'l security commission, says President Raeisi's administration seeks to get the sanctions removed, adding that talks with Riyadh are going on well.
(2022-08-19). Iran not to tolerate West's bullying about JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf has warned the Western countries that Tehran cannot stand their bullying towards implementing the JCPOA.
(2022-08-19). Left Party's call for protests is a reactionary manoeuvre. wsws.org The Left Party is warning of a "hot autumn" and has signalled that it will do everything in its power to subordinate the explosive opposition to the government's war policy.
(2022-08-19). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2022-08-19). Amazon San Bernardino warehouse workers walk out over pay, dangerous heat. peoplesworld.org 
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.—Upset with low pay and plagued by dangerous indoor heat levels which Amazon refuses to solve, more than 125 workers at its key San Bernardino, Calif., 24/7 warehouse walked off the job on August 17. The walkout followed a petition to Amazon management, signed by almost 900 workers—a majoritydemanding a $5 an hour …
(2022-08-19). U.S. judge holds hearing on motions to unseal affidavit for Mar-a-Lago search warrant. ecns.cn A U.S. judge held a hearing Thursday on motions to unseal an affidavit used to apply for the search warrant on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
(2022-08-19). Guideline gives fillip to cruise tourism. ecns.cn China will vigorously grow its cruise tourism market, push forward the building of Sanya in Hainan province as a home port of international cruises, and create a number of world-class cruise tourism destinations with distinguished features.
(2022-08-19). Challenging Colonialism s01e05: Nichelle Garcia on Run4Salmon. indybay.org Nichelle Garcia (Winnemem Wintu) talks about the Run 4 Salmon, the 2022 run, its goals and its history. She also discussed inter-tribal solidarity in water and salmon protection, as well as the curriculum and mini-lessons she's contributed to and taught in schools to raise awareness of what's at stake.
(2022-08-19). Russia's Evolving Relations with Africa at the Crossroads of a Global Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Russia's Evolving Relations with Africa at the Crossroads of a Global Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). SYRIA: Victory or the End of Humanity, Why Russia Got Involved ~ by, Andre Vltchek. marktaliano.net 
Andre Vltchek in 2015NEO Original Link Here: SYRIA: Victory or the End of Humanity, Why Russia Got Involved ~ by, Andre Vltchek | The Wall Will Fall Historically and intuitively, Russia has fought for the survival of humanity. Of course, things are not always pronounced or defined in such terms. However, already on several occasions, …
(2022-08-19). The Taliban Envisions Russia Playing A Big Role In The Group's Geo-Economic Balancing Act. oneworld.press It won't openly say as much, but the Taliban is arguably working to preemptively avert its potentially disproportionate dependence on China and Pakistan out of concern that such a relationship could erode its sovereignty.
(2022-08-19). New explosions reported at Russian airfield in Crimea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Western sources say that there have been explosions at a Russian airfield in Crimea on Friday.
(2022-08-19). Life at the End of an Empire with St Augustine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Censorship and Global Information Control: Who Is Behind the "Trusted News Initiative"(TNI)? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). They're Killing our Children: Will There be Doctors and Public Health Officials Fleeing for the Exits? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Life at the End of an Empire with St Augustine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Censorship and Global Information Control: Who Is Behind the "Trusted News Initiative"(TNI)? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). They're Killing our Children: Will There be Doctors and Public Health Officials Fleeing for the Exits? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Israeli Troops Forcibly Shut Down Six Palestinian NGOs, Designated as "Terrorist Organizations" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). 9 African Leaders That Were Assassinated With US Government or Western Intelligence Support. moguldom.com The U.S. government has for years tried to steer politics in Africa. In some cases, this meddling has led to the assassinations of African leaders with the help of U.S. or Western intelligence support. Some of the stories of the assassination of African leaders by the U.S. and European powers before completing their goal for …
(2022-08-19). Opinion: As The American People Demand Trump Be Brought To Justice, Don't Assume The Racism Will End. moguldom.com Donald Trump is under investigation for violating the Espionage Act… So what? I don't say that to diminish the significance of what's going on — a former president who was impeached twice is under investigation for being a traitor to the U.S. government. It is a big deal. But our problem as a country isn't …
(2022-08-19). Australia and India are Coming Closer due to the Increasing Chinese Power. journal-neo.org 
The process of reinforcement of relations between Canberra and New Delhi has been observed since 2009, when representatives of the two countries adopted a Declaration on Security Cooperation, according to which India and Australia act together on issues related to combating terrorism, ensuring regional security, as well as coordinating their foreign policy. The reason for …
(2022-08-19). Decent Health Care Requires Dignified Attention To Each Patient. popularresistance.org Many of the people that I spoke to in the shacklands of Johannesburg and Durban said something that resonated with what I hear from the poor in Indian villages. When I asked why they didn't go to the public hospital next door and instead chose to go to a private clinic, they would say they don't feel respected in the public hospital and do not get dignified attention. This is exactly what I hear from the poor in India, who would often take loans they can't easily repay to be able to visit a private clinic when they could have received the same drugs from a doctor in a public hospital. The questions of respect and…
(2022-08-19). Jacksonville demands a Peoples Budget. popularresistance.org As the people of Jacksonville face rapidly increasing rent hikes and evictions, local organizers and residents rallied outside of City Hall on August 9. Before entering the city council meeting, they rallied and chanted, "Peoples Budget now!" "Make housing affordable," and "Rent stabilization now!" | After listening to speakers outside of city hall, many people spoke at the city council meeting, demanding a People's Budget. The proposal from the Jacksonville Community Action Committee will reallocate funds from the inflated Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) budget back into the community. | The People's Budget…
(2022-08-19). Trump Derangement Syndrome Returns. popularresistance.org Progressives love the FBI? Leftists embrace the Espionage Act? Of course, one man is responsible for this madness, and he is none other than Donald J. Trump, 45th president of the United States. The fallout from the FBI search conducted at Trump's home shows the rank confusion spread by people who call themselves liberal but who are as dangerous as anyone on the right. From the moment that Trump announced the raid they were in full fascist mode, even as they claimed to be fighting fascism. | Trump did what he usually does, play fast and loose with the truth. Of all former presidents only he would ignore subpoenas…
(2022-08-19). Urban Farms, Community Gardens And Local Produce At Your Doorstep. popularresistance.org It's the first day of the beet harvest and volunteers are stooped low, hoisting the bright red tubers out of the ground, shaking off dirt and placing them neatly in rubber bins. | Other volunteers are picking kohlrabi and Swiss chard or weighing the heaping tubs of fresh vegetables and preparing to bunch them. | A bee drifts by in the early July heat, sampling bergamot and kale flowers as it goes. | It's a typical idyllic pastoral farm scene except for one small detail: we're not in a rural landscape, we're in the middle of a city in the courtyard of a Vancouver hospital. | This is Farmers on 57th, an urban farm…
(2022-08-19). Webinar: China Encirclement And The Imperialist Build-Up In The Pacific. popularresistance.org Our next webinar takes place on Saturday 24 September 2022, 11am (US Eastern) / 8am (US Pacific) / 4pm (Britain) / 11pm (China). This event will address the rising aggression of the US and its allies in the Pacific region. We will discuss the Biden administration's increased support for Taiwanese separatism; Western power projection in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Straits; the hysteria surrounding China's security agreement with the Solomon Islands; the AUKUS nuclear pact; developments in Korea and Japan; and more.
(2022-08-19). Historic 'Border Agreement' Meeting Held to Discuss Renewal of Venezuela—Colombia Diplomatic Relations. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, August 18, the second day of the "Border Agreement" meeting was held, an event attended by Venezuelan and Colombian authorities, and businesspeople who seek to reach agreements for the commercial reopening between Venezuela and Colombia. | The Border Agreement meeting was held at the Casino Internacional hotel in Cúcuta, Colombia, where recently appointed ambassadors Félix Plasencia of Venezuela and Armando Benedetti of Colombia were joined by more than 200 businesspeople from both countries. | The meeting was organized by the Colombian-Venezuelan Chamber, the Chamber of Venezuelan-Colombian Econom…
(2022-08-19). Lies Concerning the History of the Soviet Union/ By Mario Sousa. marktaliano.net By Mario SousaMember of theCommunist Party Marxist-Leninist RevolutionariesSwedenKPML(r) From Hitler to Hearst, from Conquest to Solzhenitsyn The history of the millions of people who were allegedly incarcerated and died in the labour camps of the Soviet Union and as a result of starvation during Stalin's time. In this world we live in, who can avoid …
(2022-08-19). The Deadly Business of Reporting Truth. scheerpost.com 
Image by By Andy Lee Roth / Violence is the most basic and blunt form of press censorship. To kill or imprison a journalist is to silence the public's source of news. To date, 33 journalists around the world have been killed this year and another 494…
(2022-08-19). How Latin America Could Inspire and Inform the US Fight for Reproductive Justice. scheerpost.com 
Buenos Aires, Argentina; Dec 10, 2020: massive rally at the National Congress, defending the approval of the legal, safe and free abortion law. Banners with messages Free to decide, It is urgent ( By Ximena Casas Isaza and Catalina Martinez / Whe…
(2022-08-19). Ignoring the Voters: Alabama commission dissolves judicial seat won by Black woman. splcenter.org
(2022-08-19). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians, Burn Lands, Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Friday evening, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian farmers and burnt lands in the as-Sahel (Meadow) area between the villages of al-Mughayyir and Turums Ayya, east of the central West Bank city of Ramallah. Marzouq Abu Na'im, a member of the al-Mughayyir Village Council, said the colonizers burnt farmlands in the as-Sahel area before the …
(2022-08-19). Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers shot a young Palestinian man and caused many to suffer the effects of tear gas inhalation during protests that erupted after the army invaded the Bab az-Zawiya area in the center of Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the Palestinian marched in the …
(2022-08-19). Soldiers Cut Grapevines, Destroy well And Reservoir, In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli soldiers cut dozens of grapevine seedlings and destroyed an irrigation well and a water reservoir in the Al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. Local nonviolent activist Ahmad Salah said the soldiers cut 55 grapevine seedlings and destroyed a well and a water reservoir in the Wad al-Abyar area. …
(2022-08-19). Black August: Jalil Muntaqim on the Black Liberation Struggle Inside and Outside Prison Walls. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques Jalil Muntaqim was first imprisoned in 1971, when he was only 19 years old, after being involved in revolutionary Black liberation groups the Black Panther Party (BPP) and the Black Liberation Army (BLA). Jalil spent 49 years behind bars before himself and his supporters won his freedom in October 2020. Black August is…
(2022-08-19). Workers say: Stop Dejoy's privatization of Postal Service. workers.org 
American Postal Workers Union (APWU), National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and United Auto Workers (UAW) members, environmental groups and other union activists held a dinosaur-themed rally outside the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters at L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. Aug. 9 to demand the use of union-made electric vehicles for . . . |
(2022-08-19). J. Edgar Hoover's Evil Brainchild. orinocotribune.com 
By John Kiriakou Aug 13, 2022 | All of COINTELPRO should be declassified. Bobby Rush's legislation — now at high risk of getting lost in Congress — would do that. | COINTELPRO, an abbreviation for Counter-Intelligence Program, was the illegal brainchild of the F.B.I.'s first and longest-serving director, J. Edgar Hoover, whose obsession with communism and "subversion" allowed him to justify violating the civil rights and civil liberties of millions of Americans. | Under COINTELPRO, which Hoover initiated in 1956, the F.B.I. surveilled, infiltrated, discredited, disrupted, burglarized and harasse…
(2022-08-19). J.D. Vance's Wall Street Tax Dodge. levernews.com 
The supposed populist Ohio Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance has structured his income to exploit a controversial tax loophole that almost exclusively benefits the super-rich, according to financial disclosures reviewed by The Lever. Vance's opponent, Ohio Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, has
(2022-08-19). MIT workers with 32BJ face intransigence from the boss, escalate contract fight. liberationnews.org 
On August 16, MIT workers represented by SEIU 32BJ, who have been stonewalled in contract negotiations, marched on the boss and delivered a petition to demand more.
(2022-08-19). International solidarity key as Cuba fights to recover from tragic port fire. liberationnews.org 
The tragic loss of life and injury is coupled with the loss of precious oil and the destruction of its largest docking and processing port.
(2022-08-19). Researchers discover 60 new autism genes. healtheuropa.com 
A new study has identified 60 autism genes that could provide vital insight into the full spectrum of the disorder. Autism affects individuals in different ways, from finding it hard to communicate and getting anxious in unfamiliar situations. It is currently unclear what causes this condition however, a new study by Columbia University researchers found …
(2022-08-19). WHO recommends new Ebola virus treatments. healtheuropa.com 
The World Health Organization advises two new Ebola virus treatments and calls for improved access to therapeutics. Ebola virus is a serious viral infection originating in sub-Saharan Africa. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads through the population through human-to-human contact. It is understood the fatality rate is around %. The …
(2022-08-19). Commercial production workers launch historic union drive. liberationnews.org 
Thousands of TV commercial production workers across the United States are in the midst of a historic union drive to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees…
(2022-08-19). Imran Khan Is Right To Imply That The Establishment Is Responsible For Pakistan's Problems. oneworld.press Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's strong innuendo about The Establishment's responsibility for the cascading crises that unfolded over the past four months is accurate and grounded in facts since it was veritably the case that they at the very least passively facilitated this sequence of events by infamously remaining "neutral" in the face of the US-orchestrated but domestically driven post-modern coup against him that was carried out as punishment for his independent foreign policy.
(2022-08-19). China's White Paper on Taiwan and Its Meaning for Americans. peacepivot.org On August 10 the Government of China issued a new White Paper on Taiwan, its most comprehensive statement of policy concerning the island province since 2000. The White Paper begins with a historical overview of Taiwan's place as part of China, going back through several dynasties and tracing the cultural, linguistic, and political links between …
(2022-08-19). Patients at risk of heart infection should receive antibiotics after dental treatment. healtheuropa.com 
High-risk patients should be given antibiotics after receiving invasive dental treatment to reduce the risk of life-threatening heart infection, according to a study from the University of Sheffield. The study, led by Professor Martin Thornhill from the University's School of Clinical Dentistry, suggested that current UK guidelines recommending against the use of antibiotics are placing …
(2022-08-19). Should We Let Scam-Artists 'Educate' Our Young People? inequality.org
(2022-08-19). Rejecting Violent Extremism: White House summit to address hate an important opportunity to unify the nation. splcenter.org
(2022-08-19). National Assembly of Venezuela Approves Félix Plasencia's Appointment as Ambassador in Colombia. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, August 11, the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) approved the appointment of Félix Plasencia as ambassador of Venezuela to the Republic of Colombia. The approval was unanimous in parliament during an ordinary session at the AN headquarters in Caracas. | "This is a moment of joy for the people living along the Venezuelan border in Zulia, Táchira and Amazonas and for the people along the Colombian border with Venezuela. It is a moment of joy for the indigenous peoples of both nations, for businesspersons, and for the entire continent: a moment for peace and life," declared National Assembly President J…
(2022-08-19). National Assembly of Venezuela Approves Félix Plasencia's Appointment as Ambassador to Colombia. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, August 11, the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) approved the appointment of Félix Plasencia as ambassador of Venezuela to the Republic of Colombia. The approval was unanimous in parliament during an ordinary session at the AN headquarters in Caracas. | "This is a moment of joy for the people living along the Venezuelan border in Zulia, Táchira and Amazonas and for the people along the Colombian border with Venezuela. It is a moment of joy for the indigenous peoples of both nations, for businesspersons, and for the entire continent: a moment for peace and life," declared National Assembly President J…
(2022-08-19). Venezuela Expands Meat Production for Exports, Says President Maduro. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, August 11, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, visited Aragua state where he announced that new processes are being developed to raise animals for meat production. | "Years ago, we imported a lot of meat from Argentina, and now we eat meat produced in Venezuela that will be exported to other countries," he announced at the Cacique Yare Comprehensive Production Unit, a cultivation area of 2,000 hectares. | President Maduro also asked local authorities to support the local production of cattle breeding. | "Before, production in the country was only oil; now, it is through the production of diff…
(2022-08-19). Collective statement by administrative detainees in occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
On Friday, 19 August, the administrative detainees — jailed without charge or trial under indefinitely renewable orders — in Zionist prisons issued a statement urging greater solidarity, action and mobilization to stand with Palestinian prisoners inside the occupation prisons, particularly to bring an end to detention without charge or trial, particularly Khalil Awawdeh, on his …
(2022-08-19). #FreeKhalil Awawdeh: Administrative detention order "suspended" as Palestinian detainee continues 170th day of hunger strike, take action! samidoun.net 
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh's administrative detention was suspended by the Israeli occupation military command on Friday, 19 August, due to his precarious health condition on his 170th day of hunger strike. While the suspension of an administrative detention order is not the end of imprisonment without charge or trial, it does mean that the hunger …
(2022-08-19). Brazil's influencers' impact on gender and inequality. america.cgtn.com Internet influencers of every size are emerging globally, but a recent study by the global data research firm, Nielsen, made headlines in Brazil. There are now more social media influencers in Brazil than dentists and engineers. But some influencer's have discovered their impact can …
(2022-08-19). Resurgimiento de la izquierda en América Latina: El necesario cambio de época. cubadebate.cu Desde 2018, líderes ubicados a la izquierda del espectro político llegaron a la presidencia de México, Argentina, Bolivia, Perú, Honduras, Chile y Colombia. El fenómeno podría completarse en las elecciones de octubre en Brasil, donde Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva tiene amplia ventaja en las encuestas. Analistas consideran que se trata de una nueva coyuntura en la que la izquierda en América Latina parece resurgir.
(2022-08-19). DCIP: "Israeli forces raid, shut down Defense for Children & 5 other agencies in West Bank" imemc.org 
As a continuation of its targeting of select Palestinian NGOs, Israeli forces raided, ransacked, confiscated materials, and welded shut their office doors. The raid was part of a series of early morning raids against six prominent Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations reposted from DCIP — Defense of Children International — Palestine, August 18, 2022 Israeli …
(2022-08-19). Asian elephants' forest habitat loses over 67,000 sq km in 18 years: study. ecns.cn The forest habitat of Asian elephants lost about 67,635 square kilometers from 2001 to 2018, accounting for about 13.4 percent of their habitat in 2000, says the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals.
(2022-08-19). Seoul diplomat holds phone talks with US, EU negotiators. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — South Korea's vice foreign minister held back-to-back phone talks Fri. with the top EE and US negotiators involved in discussions aimed at restoring a 2015 Iran nuclear deal, his office said.
(2022-08-19). Venezuela denuncia sabotaje contra almacén de medicamentos. telesurtv.net Está abierta una investigación para identificar a los responsables de un incendio provocado y llevarlos ante la justicia.
(2022-08-19). Coahuila miners still trapped as Mexico's government focuses on covering its tracks. wsws.org The AMLO administration's fears of a brewing political crisis have led to a cruel game of raising and dashing the hopes of both the miners' families and the millions of workers concerned over their fate.
(2022-08-19). Incidente en el BPA de Trinidad ni manifestación contrarrevolucionaria ni acto terrorista. cubadebate.cu Contrario a lo que muchos publicaron en redes sociales, lo sucedido el pasado 15 de agosto en la sucursal 5152 del Banco Popular de Ahorro, de Trinidad, no tuvo un móvil contrarrevolucionario, ni mucho menos una intención terrorista, según confirma el àìrgano de Investigación Criminal del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) en Sancti Spíritus.
(2022-08-19). AN de Venezuela aprueba a Félix Plasencia como embajador en Colombia. telesurtv.net Varios diputados destacaron la trayectoria de Plasencia como diplomático, quien remarcó que asumirá la responsabilidad con total compromiso.
(2022-08-19). China issues sci-tech action plan to support carbon reduction. ecns.cn China has published an action plan from 2022 to 2030 on supporting the country's carbon reduction goal by science and technology measures.
(2022-08-19). Ghalibaf calls for prioritizing neutralizing sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf has called on President Raeisi's government to prioritize reviving the economy and neutralizing the sanctions.
(2022-08-19). Varios muertos al chocar dos avionetas en un aeropuerto de California. cubadebate.cu Dos avionetas colisionaron este jueves poco antes de las 15: 00 de la tarde, cuando intentaban aterrizar en el aeropuerto municipal de Watsonville, al norte de California. Autoridades locales reportan que el accidente ha dejado varias víctimas mortales.
(2022-08-19). Presidentes de Rusia y China asistirán a próxima cumbre del G20. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Indonesia afirmó que "Xi Jinping vendrá. El presidente Putin también me ha dicho que vendrá".
(2022-08-19). Saturday 8/27: Fighting for Our Lives: An Action Conference on Reproductive Justice. indybay.org via zoom…
(2022-08-19). Nuevo sondeo: Lula mantiene ventaja sobre Bolsonaro en Brasil. telesurtv.net El nuevo sondeo fue realizado pocos días después del lanzamiento de la campaña política de cara a los comicios.
(2022-08-19). Revelan que caso Ayotzinapa constituyó un crimen de Estado. telesurtv.net El subsecretario para Derechos Humanos, Alejandro Encinas, precisó que hasta el momento "no hay indicio alguno de que los estudiantes se encuentren con vida".
(2022-08-19). AN de Venezuela aprueba a Félix Plasencia embajador en Colombia. telesurtv.net Varios diputados destacaron la trayectoria de Plasencia como diplomático, quien remarcó que asumirá la responsabilidad con total compromiso.
(2022-08-19). Foreign ambassadors express firm support for one-China principle. ecns.cn In response to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region, ambassadors to China from multiple countries have expressed their firm support for the one-China principle and urged the United States to cease interfering in China's internal affairs.
(2022-08-19). Aid workers on World Humanitarian Day. america.cgtn.com The United Nations aid coordination agency says helping people across the world is becoming a more dangerous and difficult job to do because of increased conflict, climate change and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This Friday (19th) is World Humanitarian Day, aiming to highlight …
(2022-08-19). Gobierno uruguayo termina por la fuerza ocupación estudiantil. telesurtv.net En respuesta, los estudiantes han convocado para una jornada de 24 horas de protestas desde este jueves.
(2022-08-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5,3 en Fukushima, Japón. telesurtv.net La Agencia Meteorológica de Japón registró el sismo a las 14: 46 hora local y lo ubicó en el cuarto nivel de la escala.
(2022-08-19). Israel Hit Palestinian Islamic Jihad Target In 'Third Country' During Recent Gaza Operation. southfront.org 
Illustrative photo of an Israeli F-15 Eagle fighter jet (Edi Israel/Flash90/File) | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a strike on a target of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in an unnamed country during their recent operation in the Gaza Strip earlier this month, Chief of General Staff of the IDF Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi revealed on August 18."Ten days ago, the IDF struck with great precision Tayseer Jabari, who is an arch-terrorist," Kohavi said at a Federation of Local Authorities conference, r…
(2022-08-19). CDC director announces reorganization of agency after COVID-19 debacle. wsws.org The internal review was mainly concerned with the agency's failures in communication to the public, not its capitulation to the demands of big business and the Biden and Trump administrations to reopen schools and workplaces when it was unsafe to do so.
(2022-08-19). Xinjiang overcomes terrorism, prospers. ecns.cn After successfully curbing terrorist and extremist activities that once posed serious threats to society over the past decade, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is now in better shape than it has ever been to boost its development.
(2022-08-19). Diverted power to ease shortage brought by heat. ecns.cn The power shortage in Chongqing and neighboring Sichuan province is easing as electricity is being sent from other parts of the country to help meet extra demand caused by the continuing heat wave.
(2022-08-19). US conveys to EU feedback to Iran's proposals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — The spokesperson of the US State Department said Friday that studying Iran's response to the EU proposed text continues and the US government has conveyed feedback directly and privately to the EU.
(2022-08-19). Pandemic-driven teacher shortage in US reaches crisis levels as school year begins. wsws.org A teacher shortage more than a decade in the making has hit unprecendented levels, dramatically worsened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-08-19). øPor qué es importante la asistencia humanitaria. telesurtv.net En el 2022, la campaña por el Día Mundial de la Asistencia Humanitaria busca rendir tributo a los miles de voluntarios que ofrecen su ayuda desinteresada a los más necesitados.
(2022-08-19). Se incrementa en 52% la deportación de migrantes a Honduras. telesurtv.net Más de la mitad de esas deportaciones se han producido desde Estados Unidos seguido de México, según autoridades locales.
(2022-08-19). Inflación interanual alcanza el 9.3 % en Austria. telesurtv.net Los rubros que experimentaron mayores variaciones en los precios fueron los combustibles, el gasóleo para calefacción, el gas natural y los alimentos.
(2022-08-19). Rusia denuncia provocación de Ucrania ante visita de Guterres. telesurtv.net Desde la cartera de defensa rusa detallaron que una brigada de artillería de las Fuerzas ucranianas prevé atacar la zona desde posiciones de tiro situadas en la ciudad de Níkopol.
(2022-08-19). Rising temperatures cause sea turtles to turn female. america.cgtn.com Hotter temperatures are affecting some reptile species in a big way. Researchers in hot zones like Florida and Australia are reporting that nearly all turtles born in recent years are female and that it's directly related to climate change. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez …
(2022-08-19). Incendio afecta más de 13.000 hectáreas en Bejís, España. telesurtv.net El incendio de Bejís, en la Comunidad Valenciana, continúa su avance pese a la lluvia registrada en la noche del miércoles.
(2022-08-19). France rejects Mali's allegations it sent weapons and intelli. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — France has condemned what it describes as "obviously unfounded accusations" made by Malian foreign minister Abdelaye Diop, in a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council.
(2022-08-19). Iran finishes 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games in third place. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Iran finished in third place in the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Konya, Turkey from Aug. 9 to 18.
(2022-08-19). Corporate Media Mostly Mum as US Strikes Kill at Least 20 in Somalia. commondreams.org "This is a completely under-the-radar news story, one that was curiously absent from the headlines in all of the major newspapers this morning," wrote one expert after the latest U.S. strike on Somalia.
(2022-08-19). ISIS Says Its Cells Carried Out Six Operations In Syria, Seven In Iraq Over Past Week. southfront.org 
On August 18, ISIS announced via the al-Naba newspaper that its cells carried out six operations in Syria and seven…
(2022-08-19). Cimex: Extinguen pequeño incendio en Cupet 13 de Marzo, de Artemisa. cubadebate.cu Cimex informa a la población que a las 00: 30 horas de la madrugada ,ocurrió un incidente en el área de la pista del Servicentro 13 de marzo perteneciente a la provincia Artemisa. El hecho se produce luego de ser habilitado con combustible gasolina B-83 a un vehículo particular de mecánica Lada.
(2022-08-19). Liz Cheney and Donald Trump — The Two Faces of American Totalitarianism. commondreams.org Cheney represents another branch of American totalitarianism, one built on institutions, elites, and stability. Hers is the slow totalitarianism of internal spying, voter suppression, dark money elections, and dynastic politics.
(2022-08-19). Ciclistas cubanos competirán en Tour de Panamá. cubadebate.cu Ciclistas de las selecciones nacionales cubanas competirán en el Tour de Panamá, que comenzará el domingo 21 de agosto y será disputado por al menos 258 pedalistas en siete etapas.
(2022-08-19). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate announces second cohort of AI startups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its second cohort of health tech startups, including national and international businesses. The program will help seven companies develop and validate their artificial intelligence-driven health care products or solutions and advance their business plans. The immersive, 20-week program offers participants access to Mayo Clinic experts in regulatory, clinical, technology and business domains with a focus on AI model validation and clinical readiness. Technology experts from Google and…
(2022-08-19). Aprueban en Nicaragua calendario a elecciones municipales. telesurtv.net En los comicios se elegirán a los miembros de los consejos municipales en los 153 municipios del país centroamericano.
(2022-08-19). Gobierno de Nicaragua envía buque con alimentos a Cuba. telesurtv.net El Gobierno aseguró que "la embarcación lleva, con el amor del pueblo nicaragüense, alimentos solidarios para las familias cubanas".
(2022-08-19). Taiwan question seen as key to China-Japan ties. ecns.cn Beijing has underscored that the Taiwan question is the key to relations between China and Japan at the latest high-level dialogue of their policymakers, because it is the basis of fundamental trust and credibility in the bilateral relationship.
(2022-08-19). Rescatan con vida a los nueve mineros atrapados en Colombia. telesurtv.net Habían quedado atrapados este miércoles tras el colapso de una mina de carbón en la región de Cundinamarca.
(2022-08-19). Over Killed Or Wounded In Rocket Attack On Turkish-Occupied Town In Northern Syria (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | On August 19, at least 14 people were killed and 42 others were wounded as a result of a rocket attack that targeted the Turkish-occupied town of al-Bab in northern Syria. | A salvo of rockets struck a busy market in the town's center just a few hours before Friday prayers. The rockets were allegedly launched from a strip of land to the southwest of the town, which is jointly held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA)…
(2022-08-19). UNE informa que trabaja en el restablecimiento del servicio eléctrico de varios municipios en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE), informa que trabaja en el restablecimiento del servicio eléctrico de varios municipios en La Habana, luego de una avería en una subestación. "Las afectaciones en La Habana están relacionadas con una avería de 110 kV en una subestación. Se trabaja en el restablecimiento del servicio eléctrico".
(2022-08-19). U.S. told to stop sending wrong signals. ecns.cn China voiced its opposition to the launch of negotiations over a trade agreement between the Taiwan region and the United States, urging the U.S. to avoid negotiating or concluding any official agreement with the region.
(2022-08-19). Judge orders DoJ to produce redacted version of affidavit in state secrets investigation of Trump. wsws.org The events of the past two weeks have brought the crisis of the US political system to a new and unprecedented stage.
(2022-08-19). Are NHS vape kits the way to help people quit smoking? healtheuropa.com 
A new study from the University of East Anglia has proposed that NHS vape starter kits could help people quit smoking. Researchers worked with General Practitioners (GPs) and the NHS stop smoking service to create a pilot vape shop voucher scheme to help patients quit smoking. The scheme was aimed at 'hardened smokers' who had …
(2022-08-19). Aumenta a 16 cifra de muertos por inundaciones en China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades locales movilizaron más de 2.000 funcionarios y especialistas para atender la situación.
(2022-08-19). Ex director financiero de la empresa familiar de Donald Trump se declara culpable de fraude y evasión fiscal. cubadebate.cu Un alto ejecutivo de la empresa familiar del ex presidente Donald Trump se declaró culpable este jueves de evadir impuestos, en un acuerdo que podría convertirlo en un testigo estrella contra la compañía en un juicio en otoño. El director financiero de la Organización Trump, Allen Weisselberg admitió haber recibido más de 1,7 millones de dólares en prebendas no gravadas.
(2022-08-19). Presidente de Colombia pide tregua a grupos armados para enfrentar lluvias. telesurtv.net El mandatario instó a todas las Fuerzas Armadas a estar listas para prestar asistencia a aquellas familias colombianas que resulten afectadas por las lluvias.
(2022-08-19). Kaiser mental health clinicians in California strike for better patient service. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—At dawn Aug. 15, Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians launched picket lines across northern California and the Central Valley, starting an open-ended strike to demand the nation's largest nonprofit HMO add staff to provide its millions of enrolled patients access to the timely, quality mental health care they need and deserve. In the days …
(2022-08-19). Suben a 31 los casos de viruela del mono en Bolivia. telesurtv.net En Santa Cruz prevén dar el alta a los dos primeros contagios de viruela símica que están en la fase final de recuperación.
(2022-08-19). France rejects Mali allegations it sent weapons to terrorists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — France has condemned what it describes as "obviously unfounded accusations" made by Malian foreign minister Abdelaye Diop, in a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council.
(2022-08-19). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2022-08-19). AFL-CIO: Freedom is on the ballot this November! peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Declaring "Freedom is on the ballot this November," the AFL-CIO is stepping up its intense battle to campaign for the rights of workers, women, people of color, LFBTQ people and everyone else in this country who, it says, are being deprived of their rights by a Republican Party captured by the extreme right. As …
(2022-08-19). 17 dead, 17 missing in NW China flash flood. ecns.cn Seventeen people were found dead and 17 others remained missing after sudden mud-rock flows triggered by torrential rain hit villages in northwest China's Qinghai Province early Thursday.
(2022-08-19). Parlamento colombiano elige a nuevo contralor general. telesurtv.net El abogado Carlos Hernán Rodríguez se juramentó con un respaldo de 94 votos a favor en el Senado y 166 en Cámara de Diputados.
(2022-08-19). The Struggle to Survive: Energy, Genocide and the Targeting of Leonard Peltier. indybay.org The genocide of Native people by the United States government was carried out by murder, removal of children to boarding schools and foster homes, exploitation of energy resources, sterilization of women,and forced relocation. Cultural genocide was also carried out by missionaries and churches.
(2022-08-19). Ferroviarios británicos van a huelga por alto costo de la vida. telesurtv.net El sindicato de los trabajadores ferroviarios anunció una "respuesta masiva" al impacto de la inflación en los salarios.
(2022-08-19). Incidente en el BPA de Trinidad: Ni manifestación contrarrevolucionaria ni acto terrorista. cubadebate.cu Contrario a lo que muchos publicaron en redes sociales, lo sucedido el pasado 15 de agosto en la sucursal 5152 del Banco Popular de Ahorro, de Trinidad, no tuvo un móvil contrarrevolucionario, ni mucho menos una intención terrorista, según confirma el àìrgano de Investigación Criminal del Ministerio del Interior (Minint) en Sancti Spíritus.
(2022-08-19). 29 anti-China disruptors in Hong Kong plead guilty to conspiracy to subvert state power. ecns.cn Twenty-nine defendants, including anti-China disruptors Benny Tai, Joshua Wong, and Alvin Yeung, on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to subvert state power in a national security law case heard at a Hong Kong court.
(2022-08-19). "He wants to abolish this horrible tiered labor system"—GM Flint temp worker supports Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org A newly hired temporary worker detailed abuse at the hands of the company and the UAW and explained why he was supporting a socialist for UAW president.
(2022-08-19). Confirmado: Ayotzinapa, crimen de Estado. cubadebate.cu La Comisión para la Verdad y Acceso a la Justicia del caso de los 43 estudiantes normalistas de Ayotzinapa en México, confirmó lo que se sabía y se esperaba con tanta ansiedad. La desaparición de los normalistas de Iguala fue un crimen de estado conocido y monitoreado al más alto nivel gubernamental. Lo que más indigna es que pudo haberse impedido y en todo momento lo que ocurría en la noche del 26 y madrugada del 27.
(2022-08-19). Un segundo meteorito impactó en la costa de Guinea en la época que se extinguieron los dinosaurios. cubadebate.cu El asteroide Chicxulub que impactó en México provocando la extinción de los dinosaurios durante el Cretácico-Paleógeno podría no haber llegado solo hasta la Tierra. Su colisión con nuestro planeta hace en torno a 66 millones de años desencadenó una serie de eventos catastróficos.
(2022-08-19). Aprueban calendario para elecciones municipales en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net En los comicios se elegirán a los miembros de los consejos municipales en los 153 municipios del país centroamericano.
(2022-08-19). "Empecemos por casa": La categórica respuesta de Argentina al embajador de EEUU. cubadebate.cu La vocera de la Presidencia argentina, Gabriela Cerruti, cuestionó las declaraciones del embajador estadounidense en ese país, Mark Stanley, quien llamó al Gobierno a buscar "acuerdos" políticos "desde ahora" y no para las elecciones de 2023. "Con [Donald] Trump no les está yendo muy bien por allá. Empecemos por casa para hacer coaliciones" . dijo la portavoz de Alberto Fernández.
(2022-08-19). Death Toll From Rocket Attack On Syria's Al-Bab Rises To 17. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The death toll from the The rocket attack, which was launched from an area in the northern Aleppo countryside jointly held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the S…
(2022-08-19). Presidente venezolano recibe a delegación de legisladores mexicanos. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado dijo que también conversaron "sobre el avance del fortalecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales entre dos países que somos hermanos".
(2022-08-19). Falleció el General de Brigada José Alberto Yanes Díaz. cubadebate.cu En horas de la mañana de este viernes 19 de agosto falleció en La Habana, a los 69 años de edad, el General de Brigada José Alberto Yanes Díaz, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y jefe de la Dirección Política del Ministerio del Interior.
(2022-08-19). Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to tax fraud. wsws.org Despite pleading guilty to multiple crimes, the nearly -year employee of the Trump family is expected to spend a mere 100 days in jail.
(2022-08-19). CIA-led 1953 coup brings back dark days to Iranians memory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — On the anniversary of the US-led coup in Iran in 1953 which toppled the Iranian government under Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has posted a message.
(2022-08-19). Trump Has No Allegiance to the Truth or Rule of Law: Mar-a-Lago Edition. commondreams.org Trump's actions over the past 12 days are a case study into how he lies, attacks, and plays the aggrieved victim when challenged, or when his actions are questioned.
(2022-08-19). Lamenta Cuba daños de incendios forestales en Argelia. cubadebate.cu El Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, envió condolencias al pueblo y gobierno de Argelia, por la pérdida de vidas humanas y los daños de los incendios forestales que azotaron al país africano. A través de Twitter, el canciller cubano extendió el pésame a las familias y allegados de las víctimas, y deseó pronta recuperación a los heridos.
(2022-08-19). Cubanos honran a los caídos mientras combatían incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net El pueblo muestra su respeto a quienes perdieron la vida de manera heroica durante el siniestro en la base de supertanqueros de esa ciudad.
(2022-08-19). Alberto Juantorena sale de terapia intensiva. cubadebate.cu EL BICAMPEàìN olímpico Alberto Juantorena Danger, presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo, continúa recuperándose en el Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí (IPK). Este viernes se ha decidido su traslado desde la terapia intensiva, en tanto se manifiesta una clara mejoría de su salud.
(2022-08-19). UCL researchers' trial anti-sickness drug for dementia hallucinations. healtheuropa.com Ondansetron, an anti-sickness drug used in the NHS for cancer patients could treat hallucinations in dementia patients. University College London is trialling an anti-sickness drug called Ondansetron as a treatment for hallucinations in people with Lewy body Dementia or Parkinson's disease. They are currently recruiting volunteers from across England, Scotland and Wales. Hallucinations affect up …
(2022-08-19). ONU insta a respetar carácter civil de central atómica ucraniana. telesurtv.net El reclamo lo hizo durante la visita que realizan el secretario general de la ONU y el presidente turco a Ucrania.
(2022-08-19). Presidente venezolano denuncia que incendio en almacén de medicamentos fue un ataque terrorista. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado recordó que no es la primera vez que se registra un ataque contra un centro de medicinas del Seguro Social venezolano.
(2022-08-19). Empresa vietnamita entrega donativo para ayudar a Matanzas. cubadebate.cu La sucursal de la empresa vietnamita Thai Binh Global Investment Corporation en la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel (ZEDM) entregó un donativo para contribuir a las labores de recuperación de la Zona Industrial de Matanzas y apoyar a los damnificados por el incendio. El donativo consiste en 100 mil dólares estadounidenses, 53 mil unidades de pañales, y alimentos como leche, arroz y jugo de frutas.
(2022-08-19). Unicef: Más de 2 .000 niños sin acceso a escuelas adecuadas en Haití. telesurtv.net Unicef precisó que 1.2 aulas y espacios de aprendizaje fueron destruidos por el terremoto ocurrido en 2021, y la mayoría no han sido reconstruidos.
(2022-08-19). Palestinian President Abbas' Holocaust remark and the hypocrisy of Germany's media and political establishment. wsws.org German media outlets and politicians have responded with a storm of indignation to a statement by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas comparing Israeli massacres of Palestinians with the Holocaust that would be hard to beat for its mendacity.
(2022-08-19). Chequean en Holguín situación del abasto de agua a la población. cubadebate.cu La situación del abasto de agua en Holguín y las causas que complejizan este servicio vital a la población estuvieron entre los temas principales del intercambio sostenido por la viceprimera ministra Inés María Chapman Waugh con directivos del Instituto de Recursos Hidráulicos (IRH) y la Empresa de Acueductos en Holguín.
(2022-08-19). Striking California Kaiser mental health workers call for expanding their strike, as Kaiser workers in Hawaii are set to join them on the picket lines. wsws.org The scheduled strike in Hawaii is a welcome development, but also throws into sharp relief the fact that the unions are keeping thousands of other Kaiser workers on the job.
(2022-08-19). Even small rise in temperature could ravage North American forests, study finds. peoplesworld.org 
From 2007 to 2017, land-based ecosystems like the vast boreal forests of Canada and the Amazon rainforest removed roughly a third of anthropogenic carbon emissions from the atmosphere. According to a slate of new scientific research published this week in Nature, however, the threats that climate change poses to these terrestrial carbon sinks are greater than previously …
(2022-08-19). Aerosol physicist and health scientist Lidia Morawska speaks with WSWS about worsening COVID pandemic. wsws.org Professor Morawska criticises the failure of Australian governments to improve indoor air quality standards to minimise airborne transmission of COVID-19. She also raises concerns about the "disciplinary" action against Dr David Berger for his zero-COVID advocacy on social media.
(2022-08-19). Presidente de Consejo de Ministros de Perú asistirá al Congreso. telesurtv.net Aníbal Torres Vásquez fue citado para que explique su llamado a que el pueblo se movilice en contra de sectores golpistas.
(2022-08-19). Ministro de Gobierno peruano llama a la unidad ante el Congreso. telesurtv.net Torres insistió en la urgencia de que los poderes Ejecutivo y Legislativo trabajen de conjunto y limen asperezas en función del bienestar de la nación.
(2022-08-19). Chinese researchers build new weather station in Kunlun Mountains. ecns.cn Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and China's meteorological authorities have built a new meteorological station at an altitude of 5,200 meters in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2022-08-19). Comisión Europea aprueba plan de ayudas económicas alemanas. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Europea (CE) aprobó el plan de ayudas de Alemania para compensar a las empresas que consumen mucha energía. El visto bueno de Bruselas al plan alemán llega en el marco de la aprobación de estrategias similares de Finlandia por valor de 687 millones de euros, Países Bajos 835 millones y Estonia 125 millones.
(2022-08-19). Escalation inevitable if Israel denies Lebanon's rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hasan Nasrallah said Friday that "Regardless of the fate of the Iranian nuclear deal, Hezbollah will insist on the Lebanese maritime rights and borders."
(2022-08-19). Develan en Italia posible pintura de Picasso caricaturizando a Hitler. cubadebate.cu La obra, un probable cuadro de Pablo Picasso como homenaje al pintor germano Paul Klee, representa el rostro de Hitler con objetos y elementos prohibidos por el dictador para demonizarlo, ridiculizando su imagen. En la presentación, con el tema El Arte en Fuga de Hitler, participaron académicos e investigadores.
(2022-08-19). Gremios panameños marchan para exigir cumplimiento de acuerdos. telesurtv.net La movilización exige el cumplimiento de los acuerdos relacionados con el elevado costo de los combustibles, la canasta bácisa y los medicamentos, entre otras cuestiones.
(2022-08-19). Cinco facetas desconocidas de Federico García Lorca. telesurtv.net Federico García Lorca pasó a la historia como uno de los artistas españoles más talentosos del mundo.
(2022-08-19). How Trump helped Sportswash Saudi Arabia. juancole.com 
By Robert Lipsyte | ( Tomdispatch.com ) Here's the big question in Jock Culture these days: Is the Kingdom of Golf being used to sportswash the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Or is it the other way around? After all, what other major sport could use a sandstorm of Middle Eastern murder and human-rights …
(2022-08-19). 44 Percent of Pregnant Women in Pfizer Trial Lost Their Babies; FDA and CDC Recommended Jabs for Expectant Mothers Anyway. Report. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-19). Transportistas paralizan la capital de Reino Unido con huelga. telesurtv.net A la vez, el secretario de Transporte amenazó con la imposición de reformas ferroviarias si persiste la protesta.
(2022-08-19). TSE ordena borrar de redes sociales noticias falsas contra Lula. telesurtv.net Los videos fueron difundidos el pasado 2 de agosto en Facebook, YouTube e Instagram por la exministra Damares Alves.
(2022-08-19). Liz Cheney and Donald Trump—The Two Faces of American Totalitarianism. commondreams.org Cheney represents another branch of American totalitarianism, one built on institutions, elites, and stability. Hers is the slow totalitarianism of internal spying, voter suppression, dark money elections, and dynastic politics.
(2022-08-19). Commemorating Ayatollah Hakim demise anniversary in Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — The ceremony of the first anniversary of the demise of Ayatollah Seyyed Muhammad Seyyed Hakim was held in the Grand Mosque of Qom on Thursday.
(2022-08-19). Armed guards assault Parker Community School, fired educators speak out. indybay.org On August 4, untrained, unlicensed, third-party security providers contracted by OUSD violently assaulted parents and community members at Parker School, injuring at least 11 people and sending four to the ER.
(2022-08-19). Los 10 fotógrafos más famosos de la historia del arte. telesurtv.net El Día Internacional de la Fotografía es un homenaje a Luis Daguerre, el inventor de la primera cámara a finales del siglo XIX.
(2022-08-19). Cerca de 0 médicos cubanos laborarán en Calabria, Italia. telesurtv.net Presidente de la región, Roberto Occhiuto, afirmó que los galenos cubanos arribarán a partir de septiembre y apoyarán ante la falta de personal sanitario.
(2022-08-19). Prosperity, stability of China's Xinjiang clear to all: Pakistani analysts. ecns.cn The prosperity and stability of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is clear to all, which is a proof of the wisdom in and foresightedness of China's Xinjiang policy, Pakistani analysts said here Wednesday.
(2022-08-19). Argentina acoge seminario sobre el fortalecimiento de la Celac. telesurtv.net Se espera la intervención del presidente argentino, Alberto Fernández, aunque los trabajos comenzaron en la mañana.
(2022-08-19). Transportistas paralizan capital de Reino Unido con huelga. telesurtv.net A la vez, el secretario de Transporte amenazó con la imposición de reformas ferroviarias si persiste la protesta.
(2022-08-19). Titular de ONU destaca labor de asistencia humanitaria en el mundo. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, destacó la labor de voluntarios y profesionales dedicados a la asistencia humanitaria por trabajar sin descanso para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Contra todo pronóstico, a menudo con gran riesgo personal, alivian el sufrimiento en algunas de las circunstancias más peligrosas imaginables…
(2022-08-19). Nueva telenovela brasileña: Suerte de vivir. cubadebate.cu Tras finalizar Dulce ambición, el próximo 1ro. de septiembre, el canal Cubavisión regresa a las ficciones brasileñas con una nueva propuesta: Suerte de vivir. Una historia divertida, ligera y sin pretensiones. Así es Suerte de vivir, telenovela brasileña de 120 capítulos -edición internacional- producida y transmitida por Rede Globo.
(2022-08-19). China-Europe freight trains eye infrastructure. ecns.cn China is willing to cooperate with countries along China-Europe Railway Express lines to jointly promote the construction of major infrastructure projects to better enhance the capability to ensure smooth operations of freight train services.
(2022-08-19). Nueva versión de Transfermóvil habilita Bolsa MiTransfer. cubadebate.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) lanzó una nueva versión de Transfermóvil que tiene como principal novedad la bolsa MiTransfer, una cuenta virtual de dinero asociada a un número móvil. Este es un nuevo canal electrónico de pago que permite tener dos cuentas recargables; una en USD y otra en CUP.
(2022-08-19). U.S. universities facing sharp fall in Chinese students. ecns.cn A recent report by The Wall Street Journal said that during the first half of 2022, U.S. student visas issued to Chinese nationals dropped more than percent compared with pre-pandemic levels.
(2022-08-19). Recommitting to the Joyful and Humanity-Centered Classroom. commondreams.org Joy is not an escape from the hard realities of our world, but a dive into them.
(2022-08-19). El principio de una sola China no puede ser distorsionado ni vaciado. cubadebate.cu En los últimos 40 años, EE.UU. no ha aplicado estrictamente el principio de una sola China ni las disposiciones de los tres comunicados conjuntos chino-estadounidenses, sino lo contrario, ha intensificado sus esfuerzos para confundir a la opinión pública e intentar oscurecer y vaciar el principio de una sola China.
(2022-08-19). Greek government changes definition of COVID deaths in response to surge of disease. wsws.org Opposed to re-introducing measures to contain the spread of the virus, the conservative New Democracy government blames the high number of deaths on the World Health Organization's definition of deaths due to COVID-19, which ND now plans to ditch.
(2022-08-19). The Saudi-Funded LIV Golf Tour. commondreams.org Even Trump has a hand in the attempted hijacking of golf.
(2022-08-19). Saturday 9/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Beyond Money – A Postcapitalist Strategy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the the online invite.
(2022-08-19). Cooperation with Israel threatens regional security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — The Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has said cooperation with the desperate Israeli regime threatens and interrupts stability and security in Persian Gulf region.
(2022-08-19). US-led Coalition Conducted Live-Fire Exercise At Key Base In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org 
An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, launches heat decoys Dec. 15 during a close-air-support mission over Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon) | On August 19, the US-led coalition conducted a live-fire exercise at Qasrak base in the northern countryside of Syria's al-Hasakah. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, several fighter jets of the coalition took part in the exercise. The Lon…
(2022-08-19). Iran pursues release of Hajj pilgrim detained in S. Arabia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — Hossein Amir-Abdollahian voiced hope with the cooperation of Saudi officials, the only remaining Iranian Haj pilgrim will return home.
(2022-08-19). Iran ready to cooperate with Shanghai Org. on terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi expressed Iran's readiness to cooperate with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the fight against terrorism.
(2022-08-18). Miko Peled: Israel Blames its Victims for the Violence it Causes. mintpressnews.com 
Palestinians are at a point where they can find no support anywhere, regardless of the severity of their conditions. Be they simply people who want to live their lives, fighters, activists or organizations dedicated to human rights, they will be killed and harassed.
(2022-08-18). Do NASA Maps Really Prove HIMARS Reduced Russian Artillery Strikes? (No). libya360.wordpress.com Newsweek and many others both in the mainstream Western media as well as across social media have claimed NASA maps indicating fires in Ukraine "prove" US-supplied HIMARS have reduced the number of Russian artillery strikes. However, a quick visit to NASA's publicly available map (the link is in the references below) indicates that the number…
(2022-08-18). "Everyone's a Little Problematic in Ukraine's International Legion" libya360.wordpress.com Lindsey Snell and Cory Popp "Benjamin Velcro" in Ukraine "Benjamin Velcro" is former US serviceman and volunteer with the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, the official unit of foreign volunteers under the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In early August, Russian media widely shared voice recordings in which Velcro recounted the torture and murder of a…
(2022-08-18). "I Have a Chance to Kill Some Russians." Interviews with Foreign Volunteers in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Lindsey Snell and Cory Popp Foreign volunteers test a drone in Zaporizhia, Ukraine On February 27, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the formation of the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine and invited foreign nationals to come to Ukraine and join the fight against Russia. Foreign nationals, many with no prior military experience or training, heeded…
(2022-08-18). Is the Ukrainian War on its Own People Now Over? libya360.wordpress.com Henry KamensMy former neighbour in the US wrote to me, tongue in cheek, a few days ago. "I was told the Ukrainian civil war is over and Russia won because the Azov Battalion was wiped out. There is a total media blackout in the US, and worse than that — so much disinformation before and…
(2022-08-18). NATO Ready to Attack a Nuclear Plant to Ethnically Cleanse Russians from Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com I interview independent journalist George Eliason based in Donbass for shocking insight into the predatory nature of NATO member states. "Why is Zelensky shelling a Nuclear plant? The war will end and money stream will dry up. If Ukraine sets off a Nuclear explosion (3 times that of Chernobyl) funding opportunities increase and are guaranteed…
(2022-08-18). Good Samaritan Nonprofit Has Purchased $6B In Medical Debt, Says It Cost $1 To Wipe Out Each $100. moguldom.com A debt collector-turned-philanthropist has bought $6.7 billion worth of medical debt on secondary markets — where hospitals sell debt for pennies on the dollar. But instead of profiting by collecting on that debt, the nonprofit has relieved 3.6 million people of the weight of their hospital bills. A 2020 University of Minneapolis study examined medical …
(2022-08-18). Port Workers' Strike Threatens To Bring UK Economy To A Standstill. popularresistance.org Nearly 2,000 Unite union members voted to strike at the end of July by a 92 percent majority on an 81 percent turnout, rejecting a below-inflation pay offer of just 5 percent. At the time of the ballot result the RPI measure of inflation was at 11.8 percent. It is now 12.1 percent and predicted to rise to over 17 percent this year. Pay has been held down for years with dockers receiving another below-inflation deal, 1.4 percent, in 2021. | Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company is owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holding Ltd, one of the largest foreign investors in Britain. It is one of the world's foremost con…
(2022-08-18). After Nuking Japan, US Government Lied About Radioactive Fallout. popularresistance.org After dropping two atomic bombs on Japan in August 1945, killing between 100,000 and 200,000 civilians, top US government officials lied to the media and Congress, claiming there was "no radioactive residue" in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and that Japanese reports of deaths due to radiation were "propaganda." | The US general overseeing the nuclear program told Congress that Japanese civilians did not face "undue suffering," insisting that it was in fact "a very pleasant way to die." | This information was revealed by the National Security Archive at George Washington University. | On August 8, the archive published d…
(2022-08-18). Nicaragua: Tomabu Community Builds Agroecology And Food Sovereignty. popularresistance.org This past week, I visited the community of Tomabu in the department of Estelí. It is a small campo community with an incredibly curvy and uneven dirt road that leads to the top. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Dolores and Bernardino in their home, where they shared with us that Dolores was born in the community and they have been campesinos/campesinas their entire lives, currently working with 4 manzanas of land, and that the community's main crops are corn and beans | Dolores and Bernardino have one of the ATC's projects behind their home — cama profundas, as they are called in Spanish — a de…
(2022-08-18). Class Struggle Or Degrowth? popularresistance.org In his recent book, Climate Change as Class War, Matthew Huber argues that the ecological crisis is primarily caused by the capitalist mode of production, especially the preponderant deployment of fossil capital, 'the forms of capital that generate profit through emissions'. For many on the anti-capitalist left, this is a conclusion that hardly bears repeating. Nevertheless, Huber is right to centre the claim. Ecological collapse is accelerating and requires immediate action. While the global average of emissions must reach zero by 2050 to stay within 1.5—2 ∞C heating, in order to do this at pace, the…
(2022-08-18). Israel's Premature 'Victory' Celebration. popularresistance.org For years, Palestinians, as well as Israelis, have labored to redraw the battle lines. The three-day Israeli war on Gaza, starting on August 5 clearly manifested this reality. | Throughout its military operation, Israel has repeatedly underscored the point that the war was targeting the Islamic Jihad Movement only, not Hamas or anyone else. | A somewhat similar scenario had transpired in May 2019 and again in November of the same year. The May clashes began when two Israeli soldiers were wounded by a Palestinian sniper at the fence separating besieged Gaza from Israel. | Mass weekly protests had taken place near…
(2022-08-18). Police Lied To Get The Warrant To Search Breonna Taylor's Home. popularresistance.org The March 2020 killing of Breonna Taylor, which caused widespread protest around the country, was the result of police lies to obtain a warrant and racist police violence after officers forced their way into her apartment. | On August 4, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the federal grand jury indictments of four Louisville Metro Police officers involved in the raid that resulted in Taylor's death. | Three of the officers were accused of violating Taylor's Fourth Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizure by lying to secure a no-knock warrant. The officers who sought the warrant "kne…
(2022-08-18). South Korean Unionists Protest US-South Korea War Games. popularresistance.org The drills will be the largest in years, and follow the May election of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who has promised to take a hardline with North Korea. Union leaders worry about risks. | While many South Koreans, especially supporters of President Yoon on the right, favor close ties with the U.S., large numbers also argue the US military and the country's alliance with Washington, prevent the improvement of ties with North Korea — and generate tension. | The drills will reportedly involve a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group with extensive field training to include amphibious maneuvers. South Korea has also…
(2022-08-18). Sudanese Communist Party Forms a New Alliance Committed to Ending Military Rule. towardfreedom.org After withdrawing from the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), the Sudanese Communist Party has continued to call for democratic civilian rule. Abayomi Azikiwe analyzes the situation.
(2022-08-18). Is Afghanistan becoming a Base for the Forces Opposing Pakistan? journal-neo.org 
In recent months, the situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has increasingly mirrored that of the past few years, when the Afghan Taliban (representatives of the banned group in Russia), fighting against the government in Kabul, used Pakistan as their rear. And this has been evidenced by recent intensified clashes between separate Afghan Taliban groups and …
(2022-08-18). Sometimes Humanity Gets it Right. popularresistance.org When it comes to U.S.-Russian arms control, sometimes history should repeat itself | President Joe Biden recently called for Russia to resume arms control negotiations aimed at keeping the existing New START treaty, scheduled to expire in 2026, viable. | Russia responded by suspending all inspection activity related to New START, declaring that the United States was seeking unilateral advantage by denying Russia access to inspection sites in the US, while demanding that Russia permit American inspectors access to sites in Russia. | Arms control, once the cornerstone of U.S.-Russian relations, appears to be on lif…
(2022-08-18). Black Girls Code Founder Launches Legal Attack On Organization She Founded, Was Ousted From. moguldom.com Kimberly Bryant, the founder and recently ousted CEO of Black Girls Code, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the organization wrongfully terminated her due to a power grab from members of the non-profit organization's board. According to a report by Business Insider, the lawsuit names BGC board chair Heather Hiles, board members Sherman Whites and Stacy Brown-Philpot, and interim executive …
(2022-08-18). Member Of 'Rob And Kill' Team Of Florida Rapper XXXTentacion Turns States Evidence, Will Testify Against Others. moguldom.com Robert Allen is expected to testify against his co-defendants at trial for the 2018 killing of Florida hip-hop artist XXXTentacion. Allen was part of what some have dubbed a "rob and kill" team that robbed and then killed the Florida MC. XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was on a fast track …
(2022-08-18). Student, 20, Makes $110M Trading Meme Stock Bed Bath & Beyond: How He Did It. moguldom.com Jake Freeman, an applied math and economics major at the University of Southern California, made about $110 million in a well-timed sale of shares in meme stock Bed Bath & Beyond after the 20-year-old bought low in July, and then sold high a month later. Freeman bought close to 5 million shares in Bed Bath …
(2022-08-18). Pastor Scolds Congregation For Not Buying Him A Luxury Movado Watch: 'You Can Now Get A Movado Watch At Sam's'. moguldom.com Carlton Funderburke, senior pastor at Church at the Well in Kansas City, Missouri, was expecting his congregation to buy him a luxury Movado watch. When they didn't, he spent his Aug. 7 sermon chastising them. Funderburke blasted his congregation for not buying him the watch. He called them "poor, broke, busted and disgusted." He later …
(2022-08-18). I Heard a Silly Rumor This Is the End. journal-neo.org 
The end of civilization as we know it is at hand. Why more experts have not seized on the reality facing us perplexes me. It came to me like a bolt, the reason the current world order is pushing for nuclear confrontation. The answer is right in front of us. Nuclear Winter. I don't need …
(2022-08-18). Who is Obstructing the Syrian Settlement? journal-neo.org 
The Syrian issue has recently been increasingly highlighted in global media reports, indicating that the Middle Eastern Arab state is unfortunately becoming more and more a battleground for many countries, especially through the fault of the US, Israel and Turkey. Thus, against the backdrop of increasing energy shortages in the West, the Syrian news agency …
(2022-08-18). Community Prepares To Fight Old Growth Logging Project. popularresistance.org This morning, community members organizing with Cascadia Forest Defenders hung a 30 foot-wide banner across Highway 126 in the Willamette National forest in opposition to the proposed Flat Country old growth timber sale. The organizers are calling on the Willamette National Forest and the Biden Administration to drop the proposed timber sale in light of the significant impacts that it would have on the climate, drinking water, and community safety. The action comes less than six months after President Biden signed Executive Order 14072 on Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies, which…
(2022-08-18). Brazil's Health Workers Vow To Save Public Healthcare In The Country. popularresistance.org Hundreds of health activists participated at the Free, Democratic and Popular Health Conference, organized by Frente pela Vida (Front for Life) on August 5 in Sà£o Paulo. Health workers, managers, social and political leaders, researchers and public health experts from various parts of the country discussed a health agenda for Brazil. The nation is currently facing challenges including the lack of funding for the Unified Health System (Sistema àönico de Saúde, SUS) and accumulated problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | The event was attended by former president and current presidential candidate Luiz…
(2022-08-18). Britain's Strike Wave Escalates As Millions Push For Action. popularresistance.org More than 40,000 rail workers represented by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) will continue national rail strikes on Thursday and Saturday. Around 10,000 RMT members on the London Underground and Overground will strike Friday, alongside 1,600 London United bus workers beginning two days of action. | In an action that will massively impact on the UK economy, 1,900 workers at the UK's Felixstowe port, responsible for half of all container freight, will begin eight days of strike action on Sunday. Over 500 workers have also voted to strike at the Port of L…
(2022-08-18). Colombia: Francia Márquez Announces Creation Of Ministry Of Equality. popularresistance.org Colombia – The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, symbolically took office in her homeland, in the department of Cauca, where she announced that this week the creation of the Ministry of Equality, which she herself will lead, will be filed in Congress. | The formation of this new portfolio will be made to "take on the greatest challenge that Colombia has: inequality", in the words of the vice-president. | In this sense, "the agreement was to create a Ministry of Equality, and this project will be submitted to the Congress this week" and they hope it will be approved urgently". | In the municipality of S…
(2022-08-18). Indigenous-Led Solutions Essential To Reversing Plastic Pollution. popularresistance.org Plastic pollution is an international problem, as trillions of pieces of plastic have made their way into the ocean from commercial and household waste, blown from landfills and trash cans into sewers and rivers and out to sea. Marine animals can ingest and become entangled in ocean plastic, leading to sickness, starvation and death. Plastic leaches toxic chemicals and doesn't biodegrade naturally in the environment. | An inordinate amount of plastic waste has been dumped in the Pacific Islands (Te Moananui) in what is referred to as waste colonization or waste colonialism — where a disproportionate amount…
(2022-08-18). Iran At Crossroads Of History. popularresistance.org From the look of it, the US-Iran rapprochement is getting on to a bumpy start. The usage 'rapprochement' is deliberate — and will be disputed — because in the near term at least, what can be expected if an agreement is indeed reached in Vienna, which is an open question, can only be a state of cordial relations between the two countries, no longer hostile but not yet friendly either. | In an insightful interview with the PBS recently, the US Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley, the chief negotiator at the talks in Vienna, eschewed any form of threats against Iran even while projecting that t…
(2022-08-18). Israeli Forces Raid Offices Of Palestinian Civil Society Groups. popularresistance.org Israeli forces closed the offices of seven Palestinian civil society rights groups in the occupied West Bank in an overnight raid on Thursday. | Al-Haq said Israeli soldiers stormed its offices in Ramallah, confiscating items, shutting down the main entrance with an iron plate, and leaving behind a military order declaring the organization unlawful. | Other groups raided included Addameer, the Bisan Center for Research & Development, Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCIP), the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees and the Union of Agricultural Work Committee and the Union of Health Workers Com…
(2022-08-18). Clinicians Strike Against 'Separate And Unequal' Mental Health Care. popularresistance.org California – Thousands of Northern California Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians, members of the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), are on strike. | Their goal is to compel Kaiser to put an end to the gaping disparity in the care it provides for physical vs. mental health conditions. | Patients are forced to wait months before they can start therapy. The union reports that psychologists, therapists, and social workers are quitting in frustration. | Kaiser has been fined by state regulators and sued by local prosecutors for its lack of mental health care. It is now facing a new state investigatio…
(2022-08-18). Monkeypox Is A Workers' Rights Issue. popularresistance.org As of early this week, over 11,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The virus that causes the disease, which many cities and towns have now declared a public health emergency, spreads through close personal contact, but in certain cases it can reportedly also transmit through contact with surfaces infected people have touched. | As of early this week, over 11,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The virus that causes the disease…
(2022-08-18). The City Has Failed University City Townhome Residents. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Monday morning's abrupt dismantling of the protest encampment outside of West Philly's University City Townhomes served as another reminder that Black lives still don't matter. | For the past year, residents from the affordable housing complex near the University of Pennsylvania have been fighting back against IBID Associates, who are putting the property up for sale. They have made their demands known — halting the sale and demolition of the homes, granting residents a two-year extension, a $500,000 financial compensation for each displaced family, and more. But for the predomi…
(2022-08-18). Top Biden Official: US Would Have Overthrown Colombia's New President. popularresistance.org The top Latin America advisor for US President Joe Biden, Juan Sebastián González, threateningly said of Colombia's new left-wing president: "40 years ago, the United States would have done everything possible to prevent the election of Gustavo Petro, and once in power it would have done almost everything possible to sabotage his government." | González is the Western hemisphere director for the US National Security Council (NSC). He previously worked in the State Department and NSC in the Barack Obama administration. | González made these incendiary comments in Spanish in an interview with the Colombian media.
(2022-08-18). Cuba and the Peace Talks between the ELN and the Colombian Government: New Opportunities vs. Old Obstacles (PART II). libya360.wordpress.com Gustavo A Maranges Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva and Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Last week, it became public that the newly formed Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) will re-establish peace talks in the coming weeks. The statement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Alvaro Leyva in Havana, the city where negotiations…
(2022-08-18). Mexico faces extreme drought in Monterrey. america.cgtn.com Drought conditions in northern Mexico are so bad that the federal government declared the water shortage in the state of Nuevo Leon a matter of "national security" last month.