(2022-08-22). Zaporizhzhia: On the Brink. dissidentvoice.org The threat of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine intensifies with each day. At Zaporizhzhia, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, six nuclear reactors sit side by side. The nukes are smack in the midst of heavy fighting in the southeast of Ukraine. Since early August, the plant site has been shelled over a dozen …
(2022-08-22). UK army troops preparing for war against Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Warrant Officer Paul Carney said soldiers should prepare their families for the possibility of being sent to Ukraine to fight Russia.
(2022-08-22). Ukrainian government uses war to enforce privatization, passes new anti-Russian laws. wsws.org The Zelensky government is using the war to push through long-standing privatization plans while whipping up anti-Russian hatred to divide the working class.
(2022-08-22). The Sword of Bolivar Is Wielded Again by the People of Latin America. Gustavo Petro Inauguration as President of Colombia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Why lithium power politics are playing out very differently in Chile and Bolivia. greenleft.org.au A large sinkhole
(2022-08-22). Top Biden Official: US Would Overthrow Colombia's New Left-wing President 40 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Putin Warns Macron of 'Large-Scale Catastrophe' at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). The assassination of Daria Dugina and the US-NATO war in Ukraine. wsws.org The assassination of Daria Dugina carries the stench of the Ukrainian secret police and their CIA handlers, with the intention of provoking a response that will be used to escalate the US-NATO war against Russia.
(2022-08-22). An Interview with Bruce Gagnon. dissidentvoice.org 
Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Bruce Gagnon for his most current thoughts. Bruce Gagnon is the Coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, and was a co-founder of the Global Network when it was created in …
(2022-08-22). Outrage as Leaked Iraq Video Hints at Corruption. news.antiwar.com A newly leaked video making rounds on social media MP Majid Shanqali commented that corruption is "the prevailing culture in which ministries and state departments and their positions are considered business projects for their owners." | Several factions have been warning of soaring corruption in Iraq for years, especially cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. The use of ministrie…
(2022-08-22). With Iran Deal Closer Than Ever Israel Presses for War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Mexico: Former Prosecutor General Arrested for Role in Ayotzinapa Case, Arrest Warrants Issued Against Military and Police Personnel. orinocotribune.com 
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(2022-08-22). The Biden Administration's "Disinformation Governance Board" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). US Military Still Stealing Oil in Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Is Hamas happy that Israel "decimated" Islamic Jihad? electronicintifada.net Disinformation agents attribute the former's non-participation in Gaza fighting to nonexistent rivalry.
(2022-08-22). China forgives 23 loans for 17 African countries, expands 'win-win' trade and infrastructure projects/ By Ben Norton. marktaliano.net 
Original Link Here: China forgives 23 loans for 17 African countries, expands 'win-win' trade and infrastructure projects Multipolarista 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" …
(2022-08-22). The Destabilization of Pakistan: The Media Regulator's Ban on Imran Khan's Live Broadcasts. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Will the Idea of the 'West' Survive the Scourge of the Russia-Ukraine War? mintpressnews.com Yet, regardless of where the West is heading, there is no question that the East is finally rising, a momentous historical event that could reinforce whole new political geography, and likely alliances as well.
(2022-08-22). U.S.-Backed Ukrainian Officials are Trying to Prosecute Journalists for Spreading True Info. mintpressnews.com Everyone in the U.S. should be repulsed at the idea of people being labeled "terrorists" or "war criminals" for standing up to U.S. propaganda about the proxy war in Ukraine.
(2022-08-22). How One Spook-Run London College Department Is Training the World's Social Media Managers. mintpressnews.com 
Kremlin propaganda is real, but its reach is decidedly minor in comparison to the massive disinformation campaigns being launched by the Western national security state. And as Alan Macloed reveals, London's Department of War Studies is a key part of that information war.
(2022-08-22). World-Class Ballerina and Twelve-Year-Old Protégé Among Those Murdered by Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). What do the New York Times, Kiev Independent, Euromaidan Press, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and TikTok All Have in Common? covertactionmagazine.com They are all funded by or staffed by Western and U.S. intelligence members pushing the U.S. narrative about the war in Ukraine. This is why Struggle-La-Lucha.org organized a fact-finding mission to Ukraine and Russia to report on the suppressed information that challenges the narrative of NATO and its member states, led by the U.S. This …
(2022-08-22). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Repartidos todos los boletos clasificarorios. cubadebate.cu Duras peleas sobre el terreno de juego se escenificaron en la última jornada del calendario clasificatorio de este VII Campeonato Sub 23, para repartir los tres últimos tickets de entrada a las semifinales. Pinar del Rio, Villa Clara, y Las Tunas, derrotaron a sus respectivos rivales en duelos de altas tensiones.
(2022-08-22). Zawahiri's killing alters Kabul chessboard. tribune.com.pk 
When the Afghan Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August last year, Pakistan was one of the leading countries urging the US to unfreeze roughly $7 billion foreign assets of the conflict-hit neighbouring country's central bank withheld in different American banks. | Soon others including China, Russia, Iran, Qatar and even the UN representatives joined the campaign and agreed that the interim Afghan government should have access to those frozen funds given the precarious humanitarian and economic situation in their country. | The administration of US President Joe Biden, however, remained adamant that the f…
(2022-08-22). Daughter of Putin Ally Killed in Car Blast Outside Moscow. news.antiwar.com A large car-bomb explosion tore apart a Toyota Land Cruiser outside Moscow Saturday night, the only person inside was the driver, journalist and political scientist Darya Dugina, the 30 year old daughter of Alexander Dugin, the nationalist Russian philosopher. The blast took place approximately at 9: 35 PM local time on the Mozhaisk highway roughly 20 …
(2022-08-22). US, South Korea to Resume Provocative Live-Action War Games After Four-Year Pause. news.antiwar.com Washington and Seoul will kick off live-action military drills in Korea on Monday. North Korea views the exercises as highly provocative rehearsals of removing the government in Pyongyang. The US canceled live war games with South Korea in 2018. The military drills, dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield, will involve thousands of soldiers and last about two …
(2022-08-22). Positive conditions help stabilize prices. ecns.cn China has the conditions to keep prices stable for the rest of the year despite elevated global inflation, with consumer inflation likely remaining below the nearly 3 percent target for 2022, officials and experts said.
(2022-08-22). Sri Lankan president struggling to form all-party government. wsws.org The disparate responses of Sri Lanka's parliamentary parties to Wickremesinghe's call for an all-party government highlight deep concerns in the ruling elite over mass anti-government opposition.
(2022-08-22). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2022-08-22). The Luftwaffe goes on a world war mission in the Indo-Pacific. wsws.org Following the deployment of the frigate "Bayern" last year, Germany's Luftwaffe (Air Force) is now also expanding its operations to the Indo-Pacific.
(2022-08-22). Three scientists win China's 2022 Future Science Prize. ecns.cn Three scientists on Sunday were awarded the 2022 Future Science Prize, the first Chinese non-governmental science award jointly initiated by groups of scientists and entrepreneurs.
(2022-08-22). The global significance of the resort to extra-parliamentary forms of rule in Australia. wsws.org Behind the backs of the population, and the figleaf of parliamentary rule, as the pandemic erupted and class and war tensions intensified, unprecedented, anti-democratic decisions were taken that overturned the nostrums of accountability of the executive to elected representatives.
(2022-08-22). What did the Australian Labor Party know about former PM Morrison's secret ministerial appointments? wsws.org Labor MP Ed Husic has stated that he was aware in 2021 that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison had become the "decision maker" for the industry, science, resources and energy ministerial portfolio.
(2022-08-22). Majority of Chinese consumers value trademark protection: survey. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have a relatively high level of awareness when it comes to intellectual property rights with the majority valuing trademark protection, an industrial survey showed.
(2022-08-22). 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.'"
(2022-08-22). 16 dead in Russia road accident. ecns.cn At least 16 people have been killed and five others injured when a minibus collided with two heavy trucks in western Russia's Ulyanovsk region on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Russian FSB detains ISIL force plotting attack in India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a suicide bomber, a member of the ISIL terrorist organization.
(2022-08-22). 15 dead in Russia road accident. ecns.cn At least 15 people have been killed and five others injured when a minibus collided with two heavy trucks in western Russia's Ulyanovsk region on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Countdown to the New Iranian Nuclear Deal. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Liz Cheney: Goodbye and Good Riddance. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Lessons for Ethically-compromised Physicians: Doctors Trial at Nuremberg (1946 — 1947). globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Subverting Medicine: The Role of the Federation of State Medical Boards. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). By the Numbers: Keeping Track of the Single Largest Arms Transfer in US History. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Psychiatrist Blows the Whistle on Pandemic Fearmongering. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). An Engineered Food and Poverty Crisis to Secure Continued US Dominance. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). After Data Show Vaccinated at Higher Risk of Dying from COVID, Canadian Province Ends Monthly Reports. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). What Kind of Future Awaits the Organization of Turkic States? journal-neo.org 
According to the decision of the eighth Turkic Council summit in Istanbul, the first congress of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which will be formed on the basis of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in November this year. The congress is expected to outline the future contours …
(2022-08-22). Colombian Government Asks Airlines to Be Ready to Resume Flights to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Colombian Minister of Transport Guillermo Reyes asked Colombian airlines to be prepared for resuming flights between Colombia and Venezuela, once the border is reopened. | Reyes requested for the airlines Avianca, Viva Air and Latam to start with preparations so that they can soon offer Colombians and Venezuelans the possibility of traveling by air. | "They are airlines that operate in Colombia, the call is for them to be prepared so that when our diplomatic relations are resumed, as well as mobility between the two countries, they will be able to offer Colombians and Venezuelans the possibility of traveling by a…
(2022-08-22). Timbaland And Swizz Beatz Sue Owner Of Verzuz Over $28M Acquisition Payout. moguldom.com Hip-hop producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have filed a $28 million lawsuit against video-sharing social networking platform Triller over Verzuz acquisition payments. Verzuz is a webcast series created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz and was introduced during the covid-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle on an Instagram Live broadcast in March 2020. In Janurary 2021, they …
(2022-08-22). The Human Species Is Acting Like a Self-Destructive Individual. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Aug 17, 2022 | Robert Heinlein said, "Man is not a rational animal; he is a rationalizing animal." And from all the facts in evidence currently available to us, that certainly does seem to be the case. We're
(2022-08-22). Israel Halts Construction Of School Near Hebron. imemc.org 
The Israeli army handed, Sunday, an order halting the construction of a Palestinian school in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the Um Qissa School said on its official Facebook page that the Israeli occupation authorities denied an appeal for permitting the small school, …
(2022-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Twenty Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) said the Israeli soldiers stormed and violently searched dozens of homes across the occupied West Bank, and abducted twenty Palestinians, including fathers and sons, and a young woman. The invasions targeted cities, towns, villages, and refugee camps, across the occupied West Bank, including the occupied capital, Jerusalem. Among the abducted …
(2022-08-22). Palestinian collective struggle on the rise inside occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
Palestinian prisoners announced that they will pursue steps of collective struggle inside occupation prisons beginning on Monday, 22 August. These collective struggle steps were suspended in March 2022 after an agreement was purportedly reached to improve conditions for Palestinian detainees whose rights are systematically violated by occupation forces, from denial of family visits to constant …
(2022-08-22). The world says: "Free Khalil Awawdeh!" as Palestinian prisoner continues hunger strike for 172nd day. samidoun.net 
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh has continued his hunger strike for the 172nd day. Since his detention was "suspended" on Friday, 19 August, he has been held in Assaf Harofeh hospital, where he has been interviewed by journalists and visited by his family members and loved ones. He has repeatedly affirmed that he will only end …
(2022-08-22). Critical Thinking Versus Herd Mentality. marktaliano.net
(2022-08-22). US delaying to give response to EU proposals on JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Stating that the path of negotiations is still ongoing, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Islamic Republic of Iran has so far witnessed the delay of the United States in submitting its response to EU proposals.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-22). Official Government Reports Prove the COVID Vaccines Cause Cancer. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Bolivia avanza en reparación de las víctimas de las dictaduras (1964-1982). telesurtv.net El Tesoro General de la Nación asumirá el 80% de los recursos que no se cubrió en la reparación de las víctimas en 2004, adicionales al 20% que se desembolsó en 2006.
(2022-08-22). China has favorable conditions for overall price stability. ecns.cn Aside from the efforts to stabilize the commodity and food prices, there is no monetary basis for price hikes thanks to China's adherence to not resorting to the "flood-like stimulus," Fu Linghui said.
(2022-08-22). ONU condena ataque terrorista contra hotel en Somalia. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU reiteró el compromiso de la organización en la lucha contra el terrorismo en Somalia y en su camino hacia la paz.
(2022-08-22). Pakistani police surround Imran Khan's home (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Pakistani police surrounded the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, and filed charges against him, accusing him of violating the country's anti-terrorism laws.
(2022-08-22). 17 Kyrgyz citizens killed, injured in accident in Ulyanovsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Fourteen citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been killed in a road accident in the Ulyanovsk Region and three more are in hospitals with injuries, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2022-08-22). Severas inundaciones dejan más de muertos en India. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de la India predijo que las lluvias fuertes a muy fuertes continuarían cayendo en la región durante los próximos dos días.
(2022-08-22). Wednesday 9/7: Biodiversity Trivia Night (Virtual). indybay.org Online Event. Register here: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO6vqzkoEt1vSNuni_QNXrSJRDDtcMGP…
(2022-08-22). 26 dead, 5 missing in flash floods in Qinghai. ecns.cn The search for people missing after a mountain flood triggered by heavy rainfall on Wednesday night is still ongoing in Datong Hui and Tu autonomous county in Qinghai province.
(2022-08-22). Presidente peruano denuncia intento de encarcelar a su esposa. telesurtv.net Pedro Castillo sostiene que las investigaciones que afronta por presunta corrupción son producto de una confabulación en su contra.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Raiesi felicitates championship of Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President in a message congratulated the crowning of the national youth Greco-Roman wrestling team in the world championships in Bulgaria.
(2022-08-22). 'Before Heaven' goes to San Sebastian Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian short animation 'Before Heaven' will be screened at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain.
(2022-08-22). Tapia Fonseca checks the preparations for the sugar harvest in Villa Clara. en.cubadebate.cu Despite the lack of material resources, solutions must be encouraged from the productive base, exhorted Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, Cuban deputy prime minister, when verifying the progress of the repairs in the sugar mills during meetings with managers from the province of Villa Clara committed to the realization of an agro-industrial efficiency harvest. The sector has to "work like a family, without distortions and inaccuracies, and with a different perspective on direct links between producers and service entities.
(2022-08-22). Nation to drive growth of nonpublic sector. ecns.cn More efforts must be undertaken to drive the healthy development of the nonpublic sector and give full play to the dynamic role of private entrepreneurs so they will dare to make breakthroughs, China's top leadership said in recent high-level conferences.
(2022-08-22). Suman siete los casos de viruela símica en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los nuevos infectados son hombres dominicanos de 32 y 60 años, que presentan los síntomas comunes de la enfermedad.
(2022-08-22). Rusia destruye depósito de lanzacohetes estadounidenses HIMARS. telesurtv.net La Defensa rusa comunicó que han destruido también un almacén de combustible en Zaporiyia, (sureste de Ucrania).
(2022-08-22). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 22.
(2022-08-22). Denuncian masacre en Bolívar, la número 65 en Colombia durante el 2022. telesurtv.net Además de las masacres, el país contabiliza 118 líderes sociales y 32 excombatientes asesinados durante el año.
(2022-08-22). Tuesday 9/13: Day of Reparations to African People. indybay.org Uhuru House | 7911 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-22). 10,000 China-Europe freight train trips made in 2022. ecns.cn The number of China-Europe freight train trips in 2022 reached 10,000 on Sunday, 10 days earlier than last year, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) shows.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Ciclón tropical Cuatro toca tierra en el este de México. telesurtv.net La Comisión Nacional del Agua alertó que el fenómeno podría generar intensas lluvias en los estados de Puebla, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Hidalgo y San Luis Potosí.
(2022-08-22). Lin-gang driving Shanghai economic development. ecns.cn The friendly business environment featuring a higher level of opening-up has been nurtured in the Lin-gang Special Area since its launch three years ago, and efforts will continue to achieve more technological advances and systematic innovations in the area.
(2022-08-22). BMC Ecology and Evolution Image Competition 2022 unveils stunning photos. ecns.cn Stunning images of nature's weird and wonderful were unveiled in photo competition, which was created to give ecologists and evolutionary biologists the opportunity to creatively celebrate their research to highlight the need to protect.
(2022-08-22). Primer ministro de Japón da positivo a la Covid-19. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Fumio Kishida desarrolló síntomas como fiebre leve y tos la noche del sábado.
(2022-08-22). U.S. first lady ends isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. ecns.cn U.S. First Lady Jill Biden ended isolation on Sunday after testing negative for COVID-19.
(2022-08-22). Unlawful Pentagon Order Mandating mRNA Vaccine for Troops. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-22). Tan Cerca de Christopher Simpson & Elevación (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Christopher Simpson siempre está creando. Al final del pasillo lateral de su casa hay una puerta y tras ella, su pequeño estudio de grabación. Hasta este mundo repleto de música, a su estudio de grabación, llegamos para conversar sobre la banda sonora de la telenovela "Tan lejos y tan cerca".
(2022-08-22). Dangerous air conditioning issues remain New Jersey's Saint Michael's Hospital in aftermath of deadly heatwave. wsws.org The JNESO union, which shut down a militant strike by the hospital workers in June, bears direct responsibility for the dangerous conditions.
(2022-08-22). Ente electoral convocará a elecciones seccionales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El texto de la convocatoria para las elecciones seccionales se dará a conocer el 21 de agosto para conocimiento de los votantes y candidatos.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). China's space tracking ship Yuanwang-3 sails for maritime tracking, monitoring tasks. ecns.cn At 9 am on Monday, China's space tracking ship Yuanwang-3 left a dock, bounding for the mission area to carry out maritime tracking and monitoring tasks.
(2022-08-22). Presidente Petro afirmó que el Ejército debe prepararse para la paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro destacó que el mayor reto durante su mandato será el de levantar los pilares para el retorno de la paz definitiva en su país.
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-22). New version traffic lights trigger online debate. ecns.cn New national standard traffic lights have triggered heated discussions among netizens after the designer Sun Zhengliang unveiled them via livestream on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). In wake of Pelosi visit, US announces trade talks with Taiwan. wsws.org The trade negotiations are one more element in the Biden administration's systematic undermining of the One China policy that has underpinned US-China diplomatic relations for decades.
(2022-08-22). Tuesday 9/13: Panel: How does nonprofit journalism work? indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-08-22). Down with the conspiracies of Bolsonaro and the military! wsws.org The GSI calls on the working class to mobilize independently against the dictatorial threats, rejecting the pseudo-left's demands for submission to capitalism and the bourgeois state.
(2022-08-22). China's top space contractor CASC reveals new launch vehicle able to send Chinese to Moon by around 2030. ecns.cn China's new-generation manned rocket, which is currently under development, will possess the capability to send taikonauts to the Moon by around 2030.
(2022-08-22). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda: Implantación del mercado cambiario en Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro y ministro de Economía Alejandro Gil Fernández y la ministra-presidente del Banco Central de Cuba Marta Sabina Wilson González comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre la implantación del Mercado cambiario en Cuba.
(2022-08-22). U.S. sends more stolen oil from NE Syria to Iraqi bases. ecns.cn The U.S. forces sent 137 oil-laden tankers from oil fields in northeastern Syria to its bases in Iraq on Sunday, the latest shipment of stolen Syrian oil to be delivered to U.S. bases in Iraq, state news agency SANA reported.
(2022-08-22). 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,…
(2022-08-22). Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 2nd birthday in U.S. ecns.cn Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji celebrated his second birthday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). "We're at an unheard of level of solidarity to strike"—Letter from a BNSF railroader. wsws.org "If our union leaders aren't willing to fight and risk being arrested for standing up against these companies," the worker said, "then maybe they need to step down from their cushy retirement jobs."
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). 27 people punished over controversial textbook illustrations. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education on Monday announced punishment on 27 people, including senior officials of People's Education Press, a publishing house supervised by the ministry, after a three-month investigation into the controversial, "ugly" illustrations in primary school textbooks.
(2022-08-22). William Ruto declared winner in Kenyan presidential election amid mass abstention. wsws.org In recent years, mass strikes have erupted among teachers, university lecturers, health workers, port workers and long-distance truck drivers over low pay and precarious conditions.
(2022-08-22). Selected Articles: The Collapse of America: What History Teaches Us About the Rise and Fall of Empires. Prof. Alfred McCoy. globalresearch.ca 
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(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Beautiful scenery of tea plantation base in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Aerial view shows a tea plantation base in Jinxi county of Fuzhou city, east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 20, 2022.
(2022-08-22). China releases results of investigation into math textbook illustrations. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education (MOE) on Monday announced the results of an investigation into problematic illustrations in math textbooks for primary school students published by the People's Education Press (PEP).
(2022-08-22). Is Tel Aviv behind Darya Dugina's death? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Western media justifications and the similarity of the terrorist action to Mossad's operations strengthen the suspicion that Mossad's role in Dugina's death is not far from expectation.
(2022-08-22). Kingswood Capital Management LP screws the American public at Lucky grocer's pharmacies. indybay.org Tell Alexander Wolf Of Kingswood Capital Management LP To Keep The Pharmacies Open At Lucky Grocers!
(2022-08-22). Iran's defense industry created safe deterrence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Army Commander Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that defense industry of the country has created a safe deterrence against enemies.
(2022-08-22). FM urges Sweden to respect basic rights of Hamid Nouri. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — In a meeting with Sweden's envoy to Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Minister called for the immediate release of Iranian citizen Hamid Nouri, stressing his complete acquittal.
(2022-08-22). Atacan a excombatiente en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz en Colombia han sido asesinados 338 excombatientes en proceso de reinserción a la vida civil.
(2022-08-22). Chongqing battles relentless wildfires amid heatwave. ecns.cn Several wildfires have been reported in mountain and forest areas in the Jiangjin, Dazu, Tongliang, and Banan districts of southwest China's Chongqing since Thursday, all due to high temperatures and drought.
(2022-08-22). Lula afirma que pueblo de Brasil sacará del poder a Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net El candidato de izquierda instó a Bolsonaro a que "no tenga miedo de Lula" en un acto de campaña en Sao Pablo.
(2022-08-22). Japanese PM starts working remotely after contracting COVID-19. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began working remotely Monday after testing positive for COVID-19 a day earlier, the government's top spokesperson said.
(2022-08-22). Leshan giant Buddha entirely exposed due to drought. ecns.cn Due to the continuous drought, the river flow of the Dadu River, Qingyi River, and Minhe River has diminished significantly in Leshan. The giant Buddha has completely emerged from the water.
(2022-08-22). Committee for Public Education meeting passes resolution opposing censorship of David Berger. wsws.org "Educators have an immediate stake in the campaign to defend Dr Berger's democratic rights and support his public advocacy for the maintenance of proper health measures in the face of the ongoing pandemic" — CFPE resolution.
(2022-08-22). Thursday 8/25: Critiquing YIMBYs, 48 Hills on the housing debacle. indybay.org ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/81510133753?pwd=RzNNNUMwMml1SnlsSXcxQlFaWm00dz09…
(2022-08-22). Luoxingdun stone island emerges from Poyang Lake due to drought. ecns.cn Poyang Lake has entered the dry season, the earliest date in 71 years on Friday as a result of persistent high temperatures.
(2022-08-22). Irán ratifica defensa de sus derechos en diálogo en Viena. telesurtv.net El mandatario iraní enfatizó que su administración "no atará el sustento del pueblo a ningún factor externo".
(2022-08-22). Smart China Expo opens in Chongqing, focusing on intelligent technology. ecns.cn The Smart China Expo 2022 opened Monday in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, attracting over 500 exhibitors from home and abroad to showcase their latest intelligent technology achievements.
(2022-08-22). Friday 8/26: ShutDown the Anti-Abortion Action by "ProLifeSF" at UC Berkeley. indybay.org Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley (near Bancroft and Telegraph)…
(2022-08-22). Reportan 95.000 hectáreas quemadas tras incendios en Argentina. telesurtv.net La doctora en Ciencias Naturales, Paola Peltzer, señaló que se necesitan entre 300 y 400 años para recuperar el humedal.
(2022-08-22). Over 4,000 Beijing merchants open shop in Hebei. ecns.cn Gu'an International Trade City just opened to business, attracting more than 4,000 merchants who used to run business in Beijing's wholesale markets in urban areas.
(2022-08-22). Saturday 8/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Going Home" indybay.org
(2022-08-22). Students Affected by Abortion Restrictions Are Acting. indybay.org Peninsula Youth Activists in San Mateo on August 20…
(2022-08-22). KVHS 90.5FM Under Threat of Closure by MDUSD. indybay.org Concord's local radio station, KVHS 90.5FM (The Edge) is under treat of closure by the Mount Diablo Unified School District. This radio station is part of local history, having been established in 1964 by Clayton Valley High vice principal Bob Daugherty. A MDUSD staff report claims the station has no education value, and is too expensive to maintain. The station community, and local listeners want to keep their station – which is known as "the voice of the valley".
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-22). Cuba ratifica acciones para hacer frente a la viruela símica. telesurtv.net Se reforzó la vigilancia epidemiológica en los puntos de entrada al país, y se capacitó al personal de Salud para la detección oportuna de casos sospechosos.
(2022-08-22). Twitter falsely labels WSWS report on natural COVID-19 origins as "misleading" wsws.org On August 19 Twitter began flagging as "misleading" links to a WSWS article about two scientific studies substantiating the zoonotic origins of COVID-19 and debunking the lie that it was started in a Chinese biolab in the city of Wuhan.
(2022-08-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, August 22.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). 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/…
(2022-08-22). Wheat harvest hits 6.535 million tons in NW China's Xinjiang, up 2.1% y-o-y. ecns.cn The wheat harvest in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is drawing to a close, with observers expecting a bumper harvest this year at 6.535 million tons, up 2.1 percent year-on-year, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Inicia huelga en el puerto más importante del Reino Unido. telesurtv.net El dirigente del sindicato Unite, Bobby Morton, afirmó que "este conflicto es enteramente obra de la empresa".
(2022-08-22). Lessons of the 2021 Kaiser Permanente contract struggles. wsws.org Last year, over 100,000 Kaiser workers demonstrated their willingness to join together to fight against the systematic dismantling of the health care system. They faced a pan-union conspiracy, acting on behalf of the Democratic Party to keep workers isolated from each other, pushing through concessions contracts against growing rank-and-file opposition.
(2022-08-22). Inician plan de protección a líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior indicó que el plan para proteger a los líderes sociales se aplicará a los 65 municipios más afectados por la violencia en Colombia.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). 2 dead after fiery collision on expressway in Japan. ecns.cn Two people have been confirmed dead after a car collided with a bus on an expressway in Nagoya, central Japan, on Monday, local media reported.
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-22). This week in history: August 22-28. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2022-08-22). Incautan más de dos toneladas de cocaína en Guayaquil, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Ecuador confiscó 210 toneladas de drogas en 2021, la mayor cantidad en su historia y ocupó el tercer lugar del mundo en incautaciones.
(2022-08-22). *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.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Students, graduates, artists oppose the closing of the San Francisco Art Institute: Part 2— "The roots we've been growing individually and collectively have been ripped apart" wsws.org We continue the discussion on the closing of the San Francisco Art Institute and its broader significance.
(2022-08-22). Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso comenzará el 20 de octubre. cubadebate.cu El próximo 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Cubana, iniciará el Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso, informó este domingo un comunicado de los organizadores. La 27 edición del evento acontecerá hasta el 13 de noviembre.
(2022-08-22). Investigative report into US state teacher retirement system data exposes mass coverup of teacher COVID-19 deaths. wsws.org At least 1,600 COVID-19 deaths were recorded among active and retired teachers and school employees in just three US states in the first two years of the pandemic. Mass death among teachers illustrates the consequence of the bipartisan homicidal school reopening policy.
(2022-08-22). Tightened epidemic controls applied to train travel. ecns.cn Tailored, stricter epidemic control protocols are being implemented on trains to prevent the spread of COVID-19 via the railway network amid a recent surge in cases, the national railway operator.
(2022-08-22). Dictan prisión preventiva a exprocurador mexicano Murillo Karam. telesurtv.net La prisión preventiva para el exprocurador fue impuesta para garantizar su comparecencia a la audiencia del próximo 24 de agosto.
(2022-08-22). Bolivia envía insumos médicos a Cuba tras incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net En el evento, el canciller boliviano Rogelio Mayta destacó la enorme solidaridad que ha tenido Cuba en numerosas contingencias en Bolivia.
(2022-08-22). Iran, Lebanon basketball teams at 2022 FIBA U18 Asian C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Lebanese basketball teams played at Azadi Stadium on Sunday. Iran lost to Lebanon 65-63 in Group A of the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship.
(2022-08-22). Denuncian la detención ilegal de periodista en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador denunció que agentes policiales amenazaron a la periodista Hompanera con confiscarle su teléfono y cámara fotográfica.
(2022-08-22). Tuesday 8/23: Protest against Eviction of Live Aboard and all Sailors at Oyster Cove Marina. indybay.org 303 2nd St., San Francisco…
(2022-08-22). US police brutality against 27-year-old civilian go viral. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Footage on the US police brutality against a 27-year-old civilian in the city of Mulberry, Arkansas has gone viral.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). NUHW Kaiser Strike TikTok Video. indybay.org Striking NUHW Kaiser clinicians rallied at the Kaiser headquarters in Oakland and did a TikTok video.
(2022-08-22). UFCW claims passage of contract in Fort Wayne, announces second agreement in Columbus, Ohio after one day of negotiations. wsws.org The union has not provided any vote totals, but assuming the 72 percent margin is accurate, the UFCW pushed through this contract by withholding information and deliberately structuring the vote to suppress turnout.
(2022-08-22). Flash floods kill at least 14 in eastern Afghan province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the eastern Afghan province of Paktia, killing at least 14 people and damaging 1,000 residential houses, and destroying 20 acres of agricultural land.
(2022-08-22). Turkey launches new airstrike on village in Iraq's Duhok. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — A Lebanese news source in Iraq on Monday morning announced the new airstrike launched by Turkish army against a village in Iraq's Duhok province.
(2022-08-22). TÃ?rkiye's Vatan Party is going to meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. unitedworldint.com There is nothing as natural as the normalization of relations between TÃ?rkiye and Syria. This should have happened much earlier, but it is very important that such progress has taken place, albeit with a delay. UWI expert, political scientist and writer Mehmet Perinçek evaluated the relations between TÃ?rkiye and Syria and explained the details of …
(2022-08-22). New Zealand firefighters hold nationwide strike. wsws.org The strike by nearly 2,000 firefighters and support workers is an indication of rising anger in the working class more broadly over soaring living costs, the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 and the running down of essential, life-saving services.
(2022-08-22). 103rd successful rocket launch breaks record. ecns.cn The Long March carrier rocket family, China's backbone launch vehicle fleet, has set a new record for successful consecutive launches after a Long March 2D launch over the weekend.
(2022-08-22). Fumio Kishida "Reformatted" the Cabinet of Japan. journal-neo.org 
On August 10, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the new personal composition of the country's 19-minister government. Only five members of the previous cabinet, including Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, retain their previous posts. Of the 14 new ministers, nine had never been at this level of government, the other five had previously been part …
(2022-08-22). 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,…
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). China's Hainan to resume fishery production as COVID-19 wanes. ecns.cn Fishery production in south China's Hainan Province will be gradually resumed from Tuesday, as some areas on the island have seen no new COVID-19 cases in the community for several consecutive days.
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-22). Chongqing's landmarks go dim due to power shortage. ecns.cn Lighting for outdoor wall decoration signs was suspended from Sunday in an effort to save electricity. Public lighting in the scenic area has been reduced by three-quarters and the Hongya Dripping was also temporarily closed.
(2022-08-22). Patrick Lawrence: The British "Bubble of Unreality" scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I am following British politics during these, Boris Johnson's final days as prime minister, with interest. It seems that the front-runner to replace the aging boarding-school boy is Liz Truss, who currently serves as foreign secretary. The thought that Truss will be Britain's next leader interests me a …
(2022-08-22). Volunteers capture images of Ili Pika in Xinjiang. ecns.cn
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Choque entre un camión y microbús deja 16 decesos en Rusia. telesurtv.net Los servicios de emergencia apuntan, tras identificar los cuerpos, que 14 víctimas son kirguises.
(2022-08-22). Xiao Qi Ji celebrates 2-year-old birthday in U.S. ecns.cn Giant panda "Xiao Qi Ji" enjoys its birthday cake at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 21, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Mengtong)…
(2022-08-22). US, S. Korea kick off biggest drills in years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Amid growing tensions with North Korea, the United States and South Korea began their biggest combined military training in years Monday.
(2022-08-22). China begins shipment of high-speed trains to Indonesia. ecns.cn A high-speed electric passenger train and an inspection train, customized for the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway in Indonesia, left the port of Qingdao in east China's Shandong Province on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). WATCH NOW: Will Biden Cut Social Security? levernews.com Earlier this year, President Joe Biden
(2022-08-22). What's behind the US air traffic controller labor shortages. wsws.org The coronavirus pandemic has greatly worsened a staffing crisis which has been in the making for decades, since the destruction of the PATCO union by President Reagan in 1981.
(2022-08-22). Raeisi felicitates championship of Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President in a message congratulated the crowning of the national youth Greco-Roman wrestling team in the world championships in Bulgaria.
(2022-08-22). Six suspects arrested in HK for role in SE Asia job scam. ecns.cn Hong Kong police have arrested six people over job scam after 37 reportedly fell to the scheme after being lured to the Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos to engage in illegal work since January.
(2022-08-22). NUHW In Kaiser Strike Demand That Newsom & Demos Prosecute Flagrant Violations Of CA Law. indybay.org At an NUHW Kaiser strike rally at the Kaiser headquarters the union demanded that Governor Newsom and California politicians enforce the healthcare laws which Kaiser they charged is flagrantly violating. Workers and patients also spoke about what they are facing.
(2022-08-22). 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…
(2022-08-22). Falleció Jorge Pérez, director de la empresa Metal-Mecánica Varona. cubadebate.cu Este domingo falleció el director de la empresa Metal-Mecánica Varona, Jorge Pérez, quien dedicó su vida laboral a la sustitución de importaciones en varios sectores de la economía nacional. El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envío condolencias a familiares y amigos de Pérez.
(2022-08-22). Science, technology week gets underway nationwide. ecns.cn China's national science and technology week started on Saturday and will run until Aug 27, featuring exhibitions and events showcasing the latest scientific and technological achievements, from giant drones shaped like a dragonfly, to tiny artificial intelligence chips.
(2022-08-22). Global support for vocational education urged. ecns.cn All countries have been encouraged to increase support and funding for vocational education, improve the incomes and status of technical workers, and enhance social recognition of vocational education, according to an initiative adopted over the weekend.
(2022-08-22). The new bivalent COVID vaccine boosters: The withering of the vaccine-only strategy. wsws.org The UK, EU, and the US are repurposing the current vaccines for the fall and winter booster campaign incorporating Omicron-specific targets. However, the nature of the virus and meager-quality data suggests these will have limited benefit. The shift in commercializing these therapeutics and vaccines will see the vaccine-only strategy wither.
(2022-08-22). Chinese team ranks first in relay race of Suvorov Onslaught. ecns.cn China team ranked first, also the best record, at the Suvorov Onslaught contest of the International Games 2022 on Sunday.
(2022-08-22). Acusan a la primera dama de Perú de coordinar una red criminal. telesurtv.net Pedro Castillo afirmó que su cónyuge demostrará su inocencia de los cargos de corrupción en la Justicia peruana.
(2022-08-22). 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.
(2022-08-21). Russia starts mass production of Zircon missiles: Shoigu. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Russia's Defense Ministry begins mass production of hypersonic Zircon (Tsirkon) cruise missile, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Saturday.
(2022-08-21). BBC assault on antiwar academics was apparent product of UK intel plot. thegrayzone.com Leaked emails expose the fingerprints of UK intelligence all over a factually challenged BBC special that aimed to deprive antiwar academics of their jobs and destroy their reputations. On May 31, BBC Radio initiated an embarrassing imbroglio when it broadcast a factually challenged, overtly propagandistic documentary special called Ukraine: The Disinformation War. Fronted by a British state information warrior named Chloe Hadjimatheou, the program professed to investigate "where the new red lines are being drawn in an age of disinformation," …
(2022-08-21). The Assassination of Alexander Dugin's Daughter Darya Was a Dastardly Terrorist Attack. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Darya's assassination represents a crossing of the Rubicon in the Ukrainian Conflict whereby Kiev has escalated its terrorist attacks to the point of targeting the family members of civilians who they were duped by fake news into falsely thinking are unofficially very influential policymakers like they seem to have believed that her father…
(2022-08-21). Quality Of Ukraine Reporting Continues To Deteriorate. popularresistance.org Nikopol is too close to the plant for sirens to be of use — there's no time to switch them on. Instead residents on the other side send warnings if they see artillery batteries being rolled out. | The well protected six reactor blocks of ZNPP can be seen in the upper left of the picture. The next civilian settlement is on the right side, some 2+ kilometers away from the plant with several big buildings between the two. | How anyone would see "artillery batteries being rolled out" at the plant is beyond me. The Russian side of course insists that there is no artillery at the ZNPP and that the Ukrainians are…
(2022-08-21). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 21, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 102nd Territorial Defence Brigade near Gulyai Polye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 28th Mechanized Brigade near Novogrigorovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 35th Marines Brigade near Tokarevo with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 66th Mechanized Brigade near Novomikhailovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Majorskoye with high-precision missile…
(2022-08-21). Where it does not dominate, U.S. imperialism sows chaos. iacenter.org By Manuel Raposo August 17, 2022 U.S. military left Afghanistan in ruins. Above, the results of a 2017 bombing raid that killed 90. Raposo is editor of the Portuguese web magazine, jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published Aug. 10. Translation: John Catalinotto. While declaring itself ready to prolong the war in Ukraine, "for as long as necessary," U.S. imperialism is dedicating itself to creating new hotbeds of tension in various parts of the world, in a bid to threaten and show strength. Three events reveal this: the visit to Taiwan of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, second in succession to the presid…
(2022-08-21). Russian Ambassador Says We 'Simply Have No Contact' With Western Diplomats. news.antiwar.com In an interview with the Financial Times, a top Russian diplomat says there is no communication with Western diplomats at the UN. The complete freeze in contact led the Kremin to assess there is no possibility of a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, …
(2022-08-21). The Assassination Of Alexander Dugin's Daughter Darya Was A Dastardly Terrorist Attack. oneworld.press Darya's assassination represents a crossing of the Rubicon in the Ukrainian Conflict whereby Kiev has escalated its terrorist attacks to the point of targeting the family members of civilians who they were duped by fake news into falsely thinking are unofficially very influential policymakers like they seem to have believed that her father is. This targeted assassination that was indisputably influenced by half a decade's worth of fake news about that philosopher shows the deadly consequences of America's information warfare campaign.
(2022-08-21). Moscow reacts to Daria Dugina's suspicious death. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — If suspicions that Ukraine was involved in Daria Dugina's death are confirmed, then it will point at Kyiv's policy of state terrorism, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2022-08-21). Western powers stress importance of nuclear safety in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the leaders of the United States, France and Germany on Sunday stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of nuclear sites in Ukraine in a call, Johnson's office said.
(2022-08-21). US says Russia trying to bypass Western sanctions via Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Turkey's Deputy Finance Minister Yunus Elitas that Russian entities and individuals were attempting to use Turkey to bypass Western sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war.
(2022-08-21). Russia destroys HIMARS ammunition depot in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Russia's defense ministry said on Sunday that sea-based Kalibr missiles had destroyed an ammunition depot containing missiles for US-made HIMARS rocket systems and other Western-made anti-aircraft systems in Odesa.
(2022-08-21). Russian Kalibr Missiles Destroyed Depot Of US-Supplied HIMARS Rockets In Ukraine's Odessa (Video). southfront.org 
U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Ramirez, a multiple launch rocket system crewmember, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment , raises a M142 HIMARS, to simulate accuracy of live rounds, at Fort A.P. Hill Landing Zone, Virginia, July 20, 2020. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Daniel J. Alkana, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) (Pfc. Daniel Alkana) | The Russian military has destroyed with Kalibr cruise missiles an ammunition depot in Ukraine's Odessa region, where rockets for US-suppled M142 HIMARS systems were…
(2022-08-21). The global crisis of truth. unitedworldint.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein * Perhaps it is a commonplace to say that in the face of the obvious inability of the Ukrainian and NATO governments to achieve success in the war arena, the main war effort has increasingly begun to be waged in the media. Here, the United States and the West still retain …
(2022-08-21). The 6th Anniversary Of Lattakia Massacre/ By Basma Qaddour, Aug. 4, 2019. marktaliano.net ARAB AND FOREIGN PRESS On Aug 4, 2019 The Syrian Member of Parliament Fares Shehabi posted on his FB page: "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the massacre of northern #Lattakia towns where NATO the beloved of rebels killed 400 civilians & kidnapped some 136 most of them women & children!" This post was followed by …
(2022-08-21). NACAC de Atletismo: Cuba cierra con dos títulos y seis medallas en total. cubadebate.cu Cuba registró este domingo su mejor cosecha de medallas en el IV Campeonato de Norte, Centroamérica y el Caribe de Atletismo que llegó a su fin en la ciudad bahamesa de Freeport. Por la Mayor de Las Antillas subieron al podio Eduardo Nápoles en el salto con pértiga, Mario Díaz en el lanzamiento del disco y Davisleydis Velazco en el triple salto.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Santiago de Cuba es el primer clasificado. cubadebate.cu Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba lograron su boleto para las semifinales al arribar a diez victorias y hacerse inalcanzables en la primera posición del grupo D. También resultaron vencedores en la jornada los equipos de Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus, Camagàºey y Holguín. Mientras, los que no pudieron jugar hoy tendrán doble cartelera este domingo desde las 10: 00 am.
(2022-08-21). Senator Rubio introduces Bills to prevent China's attempt to obtain US Genomic Data. aninews.in Washington [US] May 22 (ANI): US Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio has introduced two bills to counter China's efforts to collect US healthcare and genomics data both legally and illegally.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). FUORI L'ITALIA DALLA GUERRA! | Grandangolo— PANGEA. globalresearch.ca La rassegna stampa internazionale di Byoblu | 60 ∞ puntata: | Sempre più evidente è il fatto che la guerra in corso non è solo tra Russia e Ucraina, ma tra Russia e NATO. Lo conferma la notizia data dal New York …
(2022-08-21). Iran's H1 trade with EU rises to ‚Ǩ2.5b. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran and the European Union's 27 member states traded ‚Ǩ2.59 billion worth of goods in the first six months of 2022, registering a 15.23% rise compared with last year's corresponding period.
(2022-08-21). China Forgives 23 Loans For 17 African Countries. popularresistance.org The Chinese government has announced that it is forgiving 23 interest-free loans for 17 African nations, while pledging to deepen its collaboration with the continent. | This is in addition to China's cancellation of more than $3.4 billion in debt and restructuring of around $15 billion of debt in Africa between 2000 and 2019. | While Beijing has a repeated history of forgiving loans like this, Western governments have made baseless, politically motivated accusations that China uses "debt-trap diplomacy" in the Global South. | The United States has turned Africa into a battleground in its new cold war on China an…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). Venezuela's Gold Dispute in UK Courts is a Battle for Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Zoe Alexandra — Aug 17, 2022 | The official government of Venezuela has been engaged in a legal dispute with the Bank of England to regain control over gold assets worth over $1.8 billion. | "The world must know that there is no legal security in London nor in the Bank of England, because at any moment, any country can have its international reserves stolen. There is no respect for the law!" Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made this damning statement in a televised address on August 3 following the decision by a British high court to reject the Venezuelan state access to its gold reserves worth $1.8…
(2022-08-21). Saudi-led coalition loots about $10bn worth of Yemeni oil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The oil minister of the National Salvation Government of Yemen released statistics that show that the Saudi-Emirati aggressor coalition has plundered billions of dollars of Yemeni oil since 2018.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Russia's Military-Industrial Chief Is Right: The US' S-400 Waiver To India Is A Sign Of Weakness. oneworld.press Although State Department spokesman Ned Price reaffirmed his declining unipolar hegemon's continued commitment to meddle in India's foreign policy just last week, it's clearly incapable of imposing its zero-sum will onto that rising multipolar Great Power.
(2022-08-21). How Free Stores Fight Waste, Connect Communities And Foster Resilience. popularresistance.org For many people, the daily reality is dire: As of May 2022, 58 percent of Americans (approximately 150 million adults) are living paycheck to paycheck. Inflation recently hit a 40-year high, with prices for food, rent, energy, and basic consumer goods increasing by the day. | Despite this, the federal minimum wage remains locked in at $7.25 an hour — a rate that hasn't increased since 2009 — and while wages have been increasing, they aren't keeping pace with the cost of living. | Meanwhile, the mitigation and management of excessive waste is a concurrent issue. As the initial impacts of the COVID-19 p…
(2022-08-21). Military Situation In Iraq On August 21, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 21, a U.S. logistical convoy was targeted by IED attack in the Salah al-Din province; | On August 20, Maryam al-Qahtani, the leader of ISIS in Salah al-Din province, along with five other ISIS members were killed as a result of the Iraqi airstrikes in the Hamrin mountains; | On August 20, the newly established Iraqi group "Tashkil al-Warithin" announced the attack by several suicide drones on the US military positions in Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait; | On Au…
(2022-08-21). Military Situation In Syria On August 21, 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 21, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Fatirah area; | On August 21, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kansafra area; | On August 21, an SAA serviceman was killed in IED explosion in Daraa city; | On August 20, t…
(2022-08-21). Katie Halper Interviews Bob Scheer. scheerpost.com "Legendary reporter Bob Scheer discusses a long career reporting on war all over the world; Laura Hazard Owens discusses how to report on abortion in a post-Roe world; Andrew Perez discusses fact checking the Washington Post Fact checker."
(2022-08-21). 52nd commemorative event of the Chicano Moratorium to be held in Los Angeles. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — Plans are underway to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the August 29, 1970 Chicano Moratorium, which demanded a stop to the Vietnam War and an end to discrimination and racism. Over 30,000 Chicanos and supporters gathered in East LA at then-Laguna Park. The same park is now named after Ruben Salazar, who was killed by authorities that day. Salazar was a well-known and proud Chicano news producer and journalist. Since 1970, many have honored and continued with the legacy started at the Chicano Moratorium. | Today, Centro Community Service Organization (CSO) is leading the effort in Los…
(2022-08-21). Venezuela: Attorney General Issues Arrest Warrant for Those Responsible for Medical Warehouse Fire. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for two guards of the west Caracas warehouse belonging to the Venezuelan Social Security Institute (IVSS) for their role in the fire that occurred at the facility last Monday, August 15. The fire at the Antímano warehouse destroyed dialysis machines and important medical supplies for kidney patients. | Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported in a Twitter post that the arrest warrant has been issued for Layla Janeth Miranda Vásquez and Jorge Ernesto Cambero Rangel, "who were in charge of safeguarding the medical supplies that wer…
(2022-08-21). CITMA: The contamination caused by the fire in Matanzas does not compromise human health. en.cubadebate.cu On August 5, a fire broke out at the Supertanker Base in the city of Matanzas, caused by an electrical discharge in one of the tanks that stored national crude oil. From that moment on, the cloud of smoke and the fuel spill were warning signs for the environment and human beings. Matanzas is recognized for its natural values. Precisely, the sinister described as the first of this magnitude in the history of Cuba occurred very close to the bay, in an area close to different towns that were seen under the smoke coming from the place of the disaster.
(2022-08-21). 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.'"
(2022-08-21). Dan a conocer en Italia posible pintura de Picasso contra Hitler. cubadebate.cu La obra merece ser conocida, estudiada nuevamente y vista por otros expertos para apreciar su importancia. Sin duda representa una de las obras más importantes del siglo XX como crítica al nazismo. Un testimonio de disidencia, portador de la verdad de aquellos horrores cometidos por uno de los dictadores más sanguinarios de la historia.
(2022-08-21). Daughter of Russian public figure Dugin died in car explosion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Darya Dugina, the daughter of Russian public figure Alexander Dugin, died as a result of a car explosion in the Moscow Region.
(2022-08-21). Daughter of Putin ally Dugin killed in car bomb in Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The daughter of a close ally to Russia's President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been killed near Moscow.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Study finds 96 pc of COVID-19 patients have antibodies year after recovery. aninews.in Moscow [Russia], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): A study by Japan's Yokohama City University showed that 96 per cent of people previously infected with COVID-19 still had antibodies a year after recovery, Kyodo News Agency reported.
(2022-08-21). Note Found in a Bottle in the Age of COVID-19. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-21). The Collapse of America: What History Teaches Us About the Rise and Fall of Empires. Prof. Alfred McCoy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-21). US Encircles China through Provocations. journal-neo.org 
The US has recently carried out a deliberate effort to exert military and political pressure on Beijing, and organize provocations against the PRC from all sides along its national borders, as it is fearful of losing in its standoff with China and being stripped of its leading position in the world. To this end, the …
(2022-08-21). US Encircles China through Provocations. journal-neo.org The US has recently carried out a deliberate effort to exert military and political pressure on Beijing, and organize provocations against the PRC from all sides along its national borders, as it is fearful of losing in its standoff with China and being stripped of its leading position in the world. To this end, the …
(2022-08-21). Why Baltimore Kept Cutting Deals With A Developer Who Didn't Deliver. popularresistance.org Sweat trickled down Dan Bythewood's forehead under the hot July sun. He promised the West Baltimore crowd he would keep his comments short so the 100 or so people who watched—activists, press, residents, and political leaders—could quickly retreat from the heatwave gripping the city. | The developer, who is Black, stood behind a podium placed in front of the technicolor homes on Sarah Ann Street, a narrow stretch of concrete not wide enough for two cars to travel in opposite directions. Bythewood, president of the New York development firm La Cité ("the city" in French), trained his sight on the histo…
(2022-08-21). The Biden-Trump Persecution Of Julian Assange. popularresistance.org For a good while one could blame Trump for the prosecutorial monstrosity perpetrated on journalist Julian Assange. But now it's time for Trump to move over. The single worst assault on the first amendment and a free press in recent centuries is no longer solely his. Biden owns it. Biden could end this state persecution of a journalist today, if he felt like it. A persecution that a U.N. expert has called torture. A persecution that could easily lead to Assange's death. | But maybe that's the point. Indeed, if killing Assange isn't the point, Biden should prove it, by pardoning him now. Biden doesn't feel like it.
(2022-08-21). The Sword Of Bolivar Is Wielded Again By The People Of Latin America. popularresistance.org 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 now had leaders who promised to radically transform Colombia, and with it, all of Latin America. I was fortunate enough to be present at the inauguration ceremony which was just as exciting as one could have hoped for. | As I was told by Colombians while in Bogotá, this was the first time in…
(2022-08-21). Lithium Power Politics Are Playing Out Differently In Chile And Bolivia. popularresistance.org In late July, a large sinkhole appeared near the town of Tierra Amarilla in Chile's Copiapó province in the Atacama salt flat. The crater, which has a diameter of more than 100 feet, emerged in one of Chile's most lucrative regions for copper and lithium extraction. The nearby Candelaria mining complex—80 percent of the property is owned by Canada's Lundin Mining Corporation and 20 percent is owned by Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation—had to halt its operations in the area. On August 1, Chile's National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) tweeted that it had assembled…
(2022-08-21). Black America Responds To Karlie Redd's New Look And Trends In Plastic Surgery. moguldom.com "Love & Hip Hop" star Karlie Redd isn't looking much like herself these days, say fans. The reason being, they speculate online, is extensive plastic surgery. Redd is best known for appearing as a main cast member of VH1's reality show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" since its premiere in June 2012. She currently plays …
(2022-08-21). Big Oil Would 'Bust the Paris Agreement' With Inadequate Decarbonization Plans. scheerpost.com 
By Mitchell Beer | The Energy Mix Three of the world's biggest fossil companies—BP, Shell, and Equinor—are relying on decarbonization scenarios that fall short of the objectives of the Paris climate agreement, concludes a peer-reviewed study led by Berlin-based Climate Analytics. "Most of the scenarios we evaluated would be classified as inconsistent with the Paris …
(2022-08-21). Homegrown delivery workers take one-day strike action against invasive surveillance cameras. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Workers at the Homegrown distribution center began a 24-hour strike on August 17 over invasive surveillance cameras, kicking off strike votes at other locations of the company. | Workers at Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches went public with a union campaign on June 3 and have been fighting for recognition ever since – escalating from delegations to pickets and, as of Wednesday morning, strike action. In response to organized workers, the company installed high-tech facial recognition cameras in delivery trucks, designed to intimidate drivers. Drivers and packers showed they wouldn't be intimida…
(2022-08-21). Red Theory: Surplus value, the secret of capitalist exploitation. fightbacknews.org When we enter into employment, our bosses are trying to play a trick on us. They want us to understand the process one way, when, in fact, something else is happening. They want us to think that we have agreed, as equals, upon a deal, where they pay us an agreed up hourly wage, and we, in turn, do some agreed upon labor for them. They make a profit and we get paid, and everyone gets what they agreed upon. At least, that's how they want us to understand the process. | But what is really going on here? In the end, they've somehow got all of the money and we did all of the work. The capitalist bosses are like stage…
(2022-08-21). Israeli Colonizers Assault A Palestinian In Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted and cut a young Palestinian man in occupied Jerusalem, causing several moderate injuries. Eyewitnesses said the colonizers attacked the young man with batons and broken bottles while working in Jerusalem. The young man suffered moderate wounds and serious cuts before being rushed to a hospital in the occupied …
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldier Killed by Fellow Israeli Soldier Near Tulkarem. imemc.org An Israeli soldier who was shot last week during an Israeli military invasion of Tulkarem turns out to have been shot by a fellow Israeli soldier — not by Palestinian fighters, as Israel had originally claimed. The deceased soldier was identified as Sergeant Natan Fitoussi. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant.
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldier Killed by Fellow Soldier Near Tulkarem. imemc.org An Israeli soldier who was shot last week during an Israeli military invasion of Tulkarem turns out to have been shot by a fellow Israeli soldier — not by Palestinian fighters, as Israel had originally claimed. The deceased soldier was identified as Sergeant Natan Fitoussi, 20. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant.
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians, Including Four Children, In Bethlehem And Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including four children, in Bethlehem and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, before storming and ransacking many homes. The soldiers added that the soldiers abducted Hamada Jamal Hasan, 15, Ali Jihad Thawabta, 15, Yousef …
(2022-08-21). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Jerusalem And Nablus. imemc.org 
On Sunday afternoon, Israeli soldiers abducted three young Palestinian men, including the head of a Village Council, in Jerusalem and Nablus in the West Bank. In occupied Jerusalem, the soldiers abducted a young man, Samer Safadi, after storming and searching his home in the Sa'adiyya neighborhood in the Old City. The soldiers also abducted a …
(2022-08-21). Trump Derangement Syndrome Returns. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley Aug 17, 2022 | Why would Black people laud the FBI or criticize protection against self-incrimination? The FBI search of Donald Trump's home has reawakened Trump Derangement Syndrome. | 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 announc…
(2022-08-21). The Lessons To Be Learned From The Scandalous Claims Against Caleb Maupin. oneworld.press He remains innocent until proven guilty, but this scandal still carries with it some significant lessons to be learned.
(2022-08-21). Interpreting The Pakistani Media Regulator's Ban On Imran Khan's Live Broadcasts. oneworld.press All that the latest development will do is exacerbate the growing generational divide within the country, turn more people against the "official narrative", and further worsen the socio-political (soft security) situation. Considering this, there's no doubt that the destabilization of Pakistan is being driven by those same political forces tasked with protecting it, not their opponents.
(2022-08-21). LEVER WEEKLY: Contemplating The Climate Movement. levernews.com The inaugural address of Gustavo Petro, Columbia's newly elected leftist president, was full of force and provided a clear-eyed vision for tackling the climate crisis. "If it is so difficult to get the money… to save [the Amazon], then I propose an exchange of foreign debt for domestic spending to save and recover our jungles, forests, and wetlands for humanity," he declared on August 7.His words — highlighted in English translation below — are worth considering in tandem with The Lever team's "Lever Live" conversation this week with Kate Aronoff on the future of the climate movement. During the…
(2022-08-21). Venezuela Increases Petcoke Exports to India. venezuelanalysis.com The oil industry byproduct has emerged as a cheaper alternative to coal amid global energy struggles.
(2022-08-21). Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom Tied To Replace Biden In 2024: Poll. progressivehub.net JASON LEMON | NEWSWEEK…
(2022-08-21). Iranian Embassy in Caracas Labels as Fake News Agreement with Venezuela on 1 Million Hectares. orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 20, 2022 ( The Iranian Embassy stated through its official Twitter account that "although Venezuela is one of the best countries for agriculture, which can attract many investors," Iran has not signed any bilateral alliance on this matter. | In this context, the embassy urged everyone to stop fake…
(2022-08-21). Iran's Embassy in Caracas Labels Agreement With Venezuela on 1 Million Hectares as Fake News. orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 20, 2022 ( The Iranian Embassy stated through its official Twitter account that "although Venezuela is one of the best countries for agriculture, which can attract many investors," Iran has not signed any bilateral alliance on this matter. | In this context, the embassy urged everyone to stop fake…
(2022-08-21). 28 August, Vancouver: Exposing Israeli Assassination Policy: International forum and discussion. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 28 August 2022 7 pm 1803 E 1st Ave Vancouver Join us for an international forum on the targeting of Palestinian leaders — and how we can fight back against these crimes. From Abu Ali Mustafa to Tayseer al-Jabari, from Ghassan Kanafani to Shireen Abu Akleh, Palestinians are targeted for assassination, particularly political and …
(2022-08-21). Occupation raids, attacks Palestinian organizations: EU, US and Canada are complicit! samidoun.net 
In the early morning hours of Thursday, 18 August, armed Israeli occupation forces invaded the offices of seven prominent Palestinian NGOs, civil society organizations and human rights defenders: the Health Work Committees, Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, Al-Haq, Union of Palestinian Women's Committees, Bisan Centre, Defence for Children International Palestine, and the …
(2022-08-21). Saturday 8/27: Yard Sale for Reparations Fundraiser. indybay.org Seminary Ave at Camden St, East Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win title in world c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The U20 Iranian wrestling team became the champion of the World Championships in Bulgaria.
(2022-08-21). Kingswood Capital Management LP screws the American public at Lucky grocer's pharmacies. indybay.org Tell Alexander Wolf Of Kingswood Capital Management LP To Keep The Pharmacies Open At Lucky Grocers!
(2022-08-21). Syria denounces that the United States intensifies the theft of its oil. en.cubadebate.cu US troops are "stealing" Syria's natural resources, taking dozens of tanker trucks loaded with national oil out of the Arab country, reports the SANA agency. The "thefts" have intensified in recent days, and only this Sunday morning a convoy of 137 trucks took the hydrocarbon from the oil fields of the Jazira region, in the northeast of the country, to the US military bases in Iraq. The news agency denounces that the looting of crude oil is being carried out in complicity with the opposition militias of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which have the support of Washington.
(2022-08-21). Deadly flood in Afghanistan leaves 20 killed (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Taliban officials reported that 20 people were killed due to the heavy flooding in Logar.
(2022-08-21). Rusia denuncia que Ucrania utiliza armas químicas. telesurtv.net Las evidencias del uso de estos elementos tóxicos serán enviados a la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas (OPAQ).
(2022-08-21). El tiempo: Calor, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en el interior y sur. cubadebate.cu Durante la mañana estará parcialmente nublado en la costa norte desde Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, con poca nubosidad en el resto del archipiélago. Desde el mediodía se nublará en localidades del interior y sur de gran parte del país con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán aislados en la costa norte.
(2022-08-21). Cradle of Civilization: Peiligang Site. ecns.cn Peiligang Site, located in Xinzheng, Henan Province, covers an area of ,000 to 60,000 square meters.
(2022-08-21). Philippines logs 6,831 new COVID-19 cases. aninews.in Manila [Philippines], May 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) reported on Saturday 6,831 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,178,217.
(2022-08-21). Cuba reporta al cierre de este sábado 81 nuevos contagios de Covid-19 y una fallecida. cubadebate.cu Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 2 mil 375 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas 81. El país acumula 14 millones 079 mil 511 muestras realizadas y 1 millón 109 mil 992 positivas. En el día se reportó una paciente fallecida. Lamentamos profundamente lo sucedido y trasmitimos nuestras condolencias a sus familiares y amigos.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Tuesday 9/13: Day of Reparations to African People. indybay.org Uhuru House | 7911 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-21). Ente electoral convocará a elecciones seccionales en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El texto de la convocatoria para las elecciones seccionales se dará a conocer el 21 de agosto para conocimiento de los votantes y candidatos.
(2022-08-21). Palestinian Fighter Killed In Alleged Israeli Strike On Egypt's Sinai — Reports. southfront.org 
quadron 161 ("The Black Snake") marks its reopening as the only "Zik" Squadron (Hermes 4 ) in the UAV, absorbing all the "Zik" aircraft from Squadron 166 ("Firebirds"). Taken on 6 December 2020 by Amit Agronov. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | A Palestinian fighter from the Gaza Strip has been reportedly killed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula under suspicious circumstances. | The death of the fighter, Basel Khaled Eid, was first reported by Palestinian and Egyptian news sources…
(2022-08-21). Diagnostican primer caso de viruela símica en Cuba. en.cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informó este sábado que ha sido detectado el primer caso de viruela símica en el país. Se trata de un paciente masculino, de nacionalidad italiana, que arribó a Cuba en calidad de turista el pasado 15 de agosto. Durante su estancia permaneció en una casa de renta y visitó varios lugares en provincias del occidente del país. El 17 de agosto presentó síntomas generales y acudió a los servicios de salud el día 18, ante la persistencia de estos. En la primera atención médica empeoraron los síntomas, por lo que requirió traslado urgente para su hospitalización y tratamiento intensivo, ll…
(2022-08-21). KVHS 90.5FM Under Treat of Closure by MDUSD. indybay.org Concord's local radio station, KVHS 90.5FM (The Edge) is under treat of closure by the Mount Diablo Unified School District. This radio station is part of local history, having been established in 1964 by Clayton Valley High vice principal Bob Daugherty. A MDUSD staff report claims the station has no education value, and is too expensive to maintain. The station community, and local listeners want to keep their station – which is known as "the voice of the valley".
(2022-08-21). Porto FC dubs Mehdi Taremi 'Persian Gulf Boy'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Porto FC has given the Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi the unofficial name of "Persian Gulf Boy".
(2022-08-21). Nepal Parliament dissolution against spirit of Constitution, says former Speaker Sapkota. aninews.in Kathmandu [Nepal], May 22 (ANI): Former Speaker of House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota on Saturday said President Bidya Devi Bhandari's decision to dissolve the HOR is against the spirit of the Constitution of Nepal.
(2022-08-21). Presidente colombiano suspende órdenes de captura y extradición contra negociadores del ELN. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, anunció este sábado que, en aras de avanzar en el diálogo con el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), se suspenden las órdenes de captura y de extradición contra los negociadores de la insurgencia. Al mismo tiempo, confirmó la restitución de los protocolos de negociación.
(2022-08-21). China's carbon emissions soar to record high. aninews.in Beijing [China], May 22 (ANI): While the world is battling COVID-19 pandemic, China's carbon emissions has reached a new record high with a growth of 14.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
(2022-08-21). La Tira de los lectores: Mujeres. cubadebate.cu "Me han estremecido un montón de mujeres/Mujeres de fuego, mujeres de nieve", confiesa Silvio Rodríguez en una de sus canciones más hermosas. Esta semana La Tira de los Lectores quiere resaltar la figura de las mujeres cubanas, en ocasión de celebrarse el próximo 23 de agosto un nuevo aniversario de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas, organización fundada en 1960, que aboga por la igualdad y la emancipación femenina.
(2022-08-21). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, August 21.
(2022-08-21). China's social security fund reaps 4.27 pct investment return in 2021. ecns.cn China's social security fund saw a return on investments of 4.27 percent last year, according to the body that manages the fund's investment.
(2022-08-21). Pradip Kumar Yadav appointed as next ambassador of India to Liberia. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Pradip Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday.
(2022-08-21). Presidente Maduro destaca participación en asambleas del PSUV. telesurtv.net "Felicidades a todos los jefes y jefas que han sido elegidos por voto directo y secreto por su comunidad", indicó el presidente Maduro.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). La cumbre de trabajadores jóvenes de Texas muestra la nueva militancia del movimiento. peoplesworld.org 
ROUND ROCK, Texas—Las recientes victorias de los trabajadores jóvenes de todo el país han brindado esperanza para la perspectiva de un movimiento laboral renovado y, a raíz de estos éxitos, la AFL-CIO de Texas celebró su 3ra Reunión Anual de Jóvenes Líderes Laborales Activos (YALL) Cumbre aquí el mes pasado. El orador principal de la …
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Presidente colombiano suspende órdenes de captura a negociadores del ELN para avanzar en diálogo. telesurtv.net "He autorizado suspender órdenes de captura y órdenes de extradición a esos negociadores, para que comience un diálogo con el ELN", anunció el mandatario.
(2022-08-21). Nepal logs 8,591 new COVID-19 cases, 5,05,643 in total. aninews.in Kathmandu [Nepal], May 22 (ANI): Nepal on Saturday reported 8,591 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative count of infections in the country to 5,05,643.
(2022-08-21). White House Finalizes Theft of Afghanistan's Foreign Reserves. orinocotribune.com On the first anniversary of the Taliban's victory against the US-trained army, Washington unilaterally decided to keep $7bln of Afghanistan's foreign reserves | The government of US President Joe Biden has decided not to return Afghanistan's foreign reserves and suspended "We do not see recapitalization of the Afghan central bank as a near-term option," US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West told the Wall Street Journal on 15 August, exactly one year after the Taliban took control of Kabul. | "We do…
(2022-08-21). "The Elbe River Gasps for Breath:" Rivers' ecosystems across Germany threatened by low Water, O2 Levels and high Temperatures. juancole.com Citing Hamburger Abendblatt / Sàºddeutsche Zeitung / Rheinische Post ( Clean Energy Wire ) German rivers are suffering from extreme heat and drought, ringing the alarm for the stability of their ecosystems all over the country. Like many other parts of Europe, Germany has seen recurring heatwaves since late spring, which coupled with little …
(2022-08-21). øQué debe saber sobre la viruela símica? (+Video). cubadebate.cu La viruela símica es una zoonosis viral causada por el virus de igual nombre, que pertenece al gé‚Äånero Orthopoxvirus e incluye al virus variola (causante de la viruela). Esta zoonosis se caracteriza por erupción o lesiones cutáneas que suelen concentrarse en la cara, las palmas de las manos y las plantas de los pies.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). Presidente colombiano suspende órdenes de captura a negociadores del ELN para avanzar en diálogo. telesurtv.net "He autorizado suspender órdenes de captura y órdenes de extradición a esos negociadores, para que comience un diálogo con el ELN", anunció el mandatario.
(2022-08-21). Israel in a hole of its own making. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — There is a Persian proverb that says, "Why on earth a wise man does a thing that would lead to contrition." This seems to be perfectly applicable to Israel these days with respect to its onetime fierce opposition to the JCPOA.
(2022-08-21). US, S. Korea agree to cooperate on Taiwan Strait issue amid rising tensions. aninews.in Washington [US], May 22 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the Taiwan Strait issue, amid rising tensions in the 180-km wide waterways.
(2022-08-21). 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?>
(2022-08-21). Nepal opposition parties pledge to take legal steps against PM Oli, President Bhandari's move to dissolve Parliament. aninews.in Kathmandu [Nepal], May 22 (ANI): Terming the decision to dissolve the House of Representatives as "unconstitutional and undemocratic", an alliance of Nepal opposition parties on Saturday declared that they will take legal and political steps against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Bidya Devi Bhandari for taking such a move.
(2022-08-21). Siria denuncia que Estados Unidos intensifica el robo de su petróleo. cubadebate.cu Los "robos" se han intensificado en los últimos días, y solo la mañana de este domingo un convoy de 137 camiones sacó el hidrocarburo de los campos petroleros de la región de Jazira, en el noreste del país, hacia las bases militares estadounidenses en Iraq.
(2022-08-21). India's Prabhat Patnaik: Fascism Is Rooted in the Crisis of Neoliberalism (Interview). orinocotribune.com Renowned Indian economist and political analyst Prabhat Patnaik spoke with Bengali newspaper Ganashakti about the present state of India's economy and politics, on the occasion of 75 years of India's independence from British colonial rule. | After 75 years of independence, wealth inequality and unemployment are increasing rapidly, while employment and the guarantee of an income for the majority of the population are decreasing every day. Does this mean that India is no longer a welfare state? | If we consider the definition of "welfare state" properly, India was never a "welfare state." Even if a "welfare state"
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Syrian security force killed in car bomb blast in Daraa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — One of the Syrian security forces was killed in a car bomb blast in the center of Daraa city, southwestern Syria.
(2022-08-21). Iran loses to Lebanon at 2022 FIBA U18 Asian C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran lost to Lebanon 65-63 here in Group A of the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship on Sunday.
(2022-08-21). Iran's female Muaythai fighter grabs silver medal in Malaysi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran's female Muaythai fighter Sogand Tabe'i has ranked second and won a silver medal in the 2022 IFMA Youth World Championships.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Major world powers want to gain Iran defense achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that the world powers are eager to obtain the high-level defense achievements Iran has built inside the country.
(2022-08-21). India in greater need for COVID-19 vaccines to save lives, will not exert pressure for supply of doses: Bhutan. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): In view of the deadly second wave and surge of COVID-19 cases in India, neighouring Bhutan has said it is not going to pressurise New Delhi for supply of vaccines as it is in greater need.
(2022-08-21). Raeisi says not retreat from nation's rights in any talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — President of Iran Ebrahim Raeisi said Sunday that his country will not retreat from the Iranian nation's rights in any negotiations.
(2022-08-21). Ciclón tropical Cuatro toca tierra en el este de México. telesurtv.net La Comisión Nacional del Agua alertó que el fenómeno podría generar intensas lluvias en los estados de Puebla, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Hidalgo y San Luis Potosí.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Iran, Tatarstan emphasize expanding economic coop.: TPOI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — The Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to expand and enhance trade-economic cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan.
(2022-08-21). Over 1.1 tons of smuggled narcotics seized in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The commander of Sistan and Baluchestan police announced the confiscation of over 1.1 tons of illicit drugs in an operation in the southeast of Iran.
(2022-08-21). CITMA: La contaminación provocada por el incendio en Matanzas no compromete la salud humana. cubadebate.cu Las principales afectaciones son a la atmósfera, o sea, a la calidad del aire, como en cualquier incendio. Durante los días que duró el fuego establecimos un sistema de trabajo que permitió dar seguimiento a los principales gases contaminantes. Los niveles de contaminantes medidos fueron bajos, no comprometen la salud humana.
(2022-08-21). Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación superior a 702 MW en horario pico. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico, se estima para el horario pico una disponibilidad de 2468 MW y una demanda máxima de 3100 MW, para un déficit de 632 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 702 MW al pico.
(2022-08-21). Iran-Pakistan specialized exhibition to be held in Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — The first specialized exhibition of Iran and Pakistan will kick off on Wednesday in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.
(2022-08-21). NYC: Slightly Less Silly Than California. commondreams.org But both think you can survive a nuclear explosion by closing the windows.
(2022-08-21). The Samaritans of "Good Samaritan" Fame still Exist, caught between Israelis and Palestinians. juancole.com 
By Terry Giles, Gannon University | "Good Samaritan" is a label often used to describe someone acting selflessly to benefit others, even if a total stranger. Some may recognize that the phrase has its origin in a biblical story, one of Jesus' parables recounted in the Book of Luke, Chapter 10. In this story, …
(2022-08-21). Missiles of Resistance can change future equations: Shekarchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said that advanced and sophisticated missiles of the Resistance ÿ¶ovement can change the future equations.
(2022-08-21). Hallan una manera simple de degradar los "químicos eternos" cubadebate.cu Un equipo internacional de científicos ha descubierto una manera simple y de bajo consumo de energía para descomponer los llamados "químicos eternos", que se encuentran ampliamente esparcidos en las fuentes de agua de todo el mundo y se han relacionado con múltiples problemas de salud humana.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Japanese PM tests positive for COVID-19. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tested positive Sunday for COVID-19, the government announced.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Germany bars visitors from Britain, N Ireland over Covid variants of concern. aninews.in Berlin [Germany], May 22 (ANI): Travellers from Britain and Northern Ireland will be barred from Sunday from entering Germany, which has classified the United Kingdom as a Covid-19 virus variant area of concern region.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Presidente Maduro destaca participación en asambleas del PSUV. telesurtv.net "Felicidades a todos los jefes y jefas que han sido elegidos por voto directo y secreto por su comunidad", indicó el presidente Maduro.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Cajeros automáticos: Cuentas claras conservan clientes øsatisfechos? cubadebate.cu Las trabas, las colas, las insatisfacciones… con el servicio de los ATM es una realidad que hoy salta a la vista y, a falta de soluciones que, en ocasiones, se le escapan de las manos, el directivo recuerda a los clientes que el efectivo puede retirarse de igual manera en las cajas de las sucursales bancarias y en las oficinas de CADECA.
(2022-08-21). At least 34 dead in two Turkey road accidents. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — At least 34 people were killed and dozens injured in two separate road accidents Saturday, each in places where collisions had taken place shortly before, local media reported.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Presidente Gustavo Petro anuncia reforma policial en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro cuestionó el enfoque militarista de la policía colombiana.
(2022-08-21). Doble choque en el sur de Türkiye 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.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). UAE ambassador returns to Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The UAE foreign ministry has announced that in the framework of strengthening relations between Abu Dhabi and Tehran, "Saif Mohammad Al-Zaabi" will return to Tehran to resume his duties as the ambassador.
(2022-08-21). China's rail cargo volume up 5.9 pct in first seven months. ecns.cn China's rail freight volume, a key indicator of economic activities, rose 5.9 percent year on year in the first seven months of the year, continuing the trend of expansion in the first half of 2022, official data showed.
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) In the face of disruptors, why is cooperation the only way to achieve long-term stability in the South China Sea. ecns.cn Wu Shicun, the founding president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk" that U.S. policies and actions on the South China Sea, as well as its allies' military actions there, will become a destabilizing factor that will cause the situation to deteriorate. The only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the South China Sea is for neighboring countries to focus on functional cooperation, seeking common ground while shelving differences.
(2022-08-21). Severas inundaciones en India dejan más de muertos. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de la India predijo que las lluvias fuertes a muy fuertes continuarían cayendo en la región durante los próximos dos días.
(2022-08-21). 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,…
(2022-08-21). La cumbre de trabajadores jóvenes de Texas muestra la nueva militancia del movimiento. peoplesworld.org ROUND ROCK, Texas—Las recientes victorias de los trabajadores jóvenes de todo el país han brindado esperanza para la perspectiva de un movimiento laboral renovado y, a raíz de estos éxitos, la AFL-CIO de Texas celebró su 3ra Reunión Anual de Jóvenes Líderes Laborales Activos (YALL) Cumbre aquí el mes pasado. El orador principal de la …
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Without ID proofs, 3 million people including refugees in Pakistan may miss out on Covid-19 jabs. aninews.in Islamabad [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): At least three million people, including unregistered refugees, are likely to miss out on Covid-19 vaccinations in Pakistan due to lack of proofs of their identity, reports The Dawn.
(2022-08-21). First Case of Monkeypox Diagnosed in Cuba. en.cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informó este sábado que ha sido detectado el primer caso de viruela símica en el país. Se trata de un paciente masculino, de nacionalidad italiana, que arribó a Cuba en calidad de turista el pasado 15 de agosto. Durante su estancia permaneció en una casa de renta y visitó varios lugares en provincias del occidente del país. El 17 de agosto presentó síntomas generales y acudió a los servicios de salud el día 18, ante la persistencia de estos.
(2022-08-21). The Deadly Business Of Reporting Truth. popularresistance.org 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 are currently imprisoned, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Put another way, thus far in 2022, on average, once per week somewhere in the world a journalist is killed for reporting the news. | Sometimes these cases make headlines, as was true in October 2018 when Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist who reported for the Middle East Eye and the Washington Post, was murdered by…
(2022-08-21). Explosion reported inside UK embassy in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iraqi media reported Sunday that an explosion was heard from inside the British Embassy in Baghdad.
(2022-08-21). Iran FM holds meeting with family of detained pilgrim. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian has held a meeting with the family of an Iranian Hajj pilgrim who is still in detention in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
(2022-08-21). Iran ready to ink contract with India on developing Chabahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to conclude a long-term contract with India aimed at developing strategic Chabahar Port.
(2022-08-21). Presidente colombiano suspende órdenes de captura y extradición contra negociadores del ELN. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, anunció este sábado que, en aras de avanzar en el diálogo con el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), se suspenden las órdenes de captura y de extradición contra los negociadores de la insurgencia. Al mismo tiempo, confirmó la restitución de los protocolos de negociación.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). China's ports log container throughput growth in first seven months. ecns.cn China's container throughput at ports maintained the trend of expansion in the first seven months of the year, data from the Ministry of Transport showed.
(2022-08-21). Denuncian la detención ilegal de periodista en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador denunció que agentes policiales amenazaron a la periodista Hompanera con confiscarle su teléfono y cámara fotográfica.
(2022-08-21). 1 killed, 4 injured in Amsterdam stabbing incident. aninews.in Amsterdam [Netherlands], May 22 (ANI): One person was killed and four others suffered injuries in a stabbing incident in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, on Friday night.
(2022-08-21). Israel unable to take measure against Iran: IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Israeli regime is in the worst security conditions, stressing that it is unable to take any measures against Iran.
(2022-08-21). Acusan a la primera dama de Perú de coordinar una red criminal. telesurtv.net Pedro Castillo afirmó que su cónyuge demostrará su inocencia de los cargos de corrupción en la Justicia peruana.
(2022-08-21). Dictan prisión preventiva a exprocurador mexicano Murillo Karam. telesurtv.net La prisión preventiva para el exprocurador fue impuesta para garantizar su comparecencia a la audiencia del próximo 24 de agosto.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). Work team sent to China's Qinghai to guide rescue efforts. ecns.cn A working team has been dispatched to northwest China's Qinghai Province after heavy rains triggered a mountain torrent disaster there.
(2022-08-21). El Salvador continúa con éxito su arremetida contra el narcotráfico. cubadebate.cu Autoridades salvadoreños propinaron esta semana par de golpes contundentes al narcotráfico en sus costas, al incautar cargamentos de drogas destinados a mercados de México y Estados Unidos. Este sábado, la Fuerza Naval decomisó un cargamento valorado en más de 17 millones de dolares.
(2022-08-21). Final ISIS Kidnapper sentenced to Life for Role in Kayla Mueller's Death. juancole.com By Ryan Knappenberger | ( Cronkite News ) ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A second ISIS militant was sentenced to life in prison Friday for the kidnapping and killing of Prescott native Kayla Mueller, a relief to her parents who pledged to continue fighting for her memory. "Now we can set this behind us," Carl …
(2022-08-21). La compañía canadiense Blue Diamond Resorts administrará el hotel más antiguo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La compañía canadiense Blue Diamond Resorts informó este sábado que ampliará su presencia en Cuba y administrará el Hotel Inglaterra, el más antiguo de la mayor de las Antillas, ubicado en La Habana. A partir de noviembre, Blue Diamond comenzará a gestionar esa instalación, situada a pocos metros del Capitolio Nacional.
(2022-08-21). US convoy targeted in Iraq's Saladin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — An Iraqi security source on Sunday reported that a US logistics convoy was targeted in the country's Saladin province.
(2022-08-21). Wednesday 9/7: Biodiversity Trivia Night (Virtual). indybay.org Online Event. Register here: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO6vqzkoEt1vSNuni_QNXrSJRDDtcMGP…
(2022-08-21). France should avoid being dragged into US-China rivalry: Chief of Defense Staff. aninews.in Paris [France], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): France should avoid being drawn into the growing rivalry between China and the United States, which will become a central geopolitical confrontation of the future, General Francois Lecointre, Chief of the country's Defense Staff told a daily newspaper.
(2022-08-21). Biden says slavery 'America's original sin'. ecns.cn Slavery is "America's original sin," U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday in a statement.
(2022-08-21). Iran offers condolences Turkey over recent crash incidents. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani offered condolences to the Turkish government and nation over the death of dozens of Turkish people in the recent accidents.
(2022-08-21). Inician plan de protección a líderes sociales en Colombia. telesurtv.net El ministro del Interior indicó que el plan para proteger a los líderes sociales se aplicará a los 65 municipios más afectados por la violencia en Colombia.
(2022-08-21). Nuclear fuel cycle has nothing to do with building bomb. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Criticizing the West's allegations against Iran, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that the nuclear fuel cycle is a power-generating one, and has nothing to do with building a bomb.
(2022-08-21). Death toll from heavy rains, floods in Sudan rises to 79. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The number of people killed by the torrential rains that have swept through large parts of Sudan since the beginning of this month has risen to 79, media have reported.
(2022-08-21). China's illegal timber business is stripping Suriname's forests. aninews.in Paramaribo [Suriname], May 22 (ANI): China's hunger for timber is stripping Suriname's forests.
(2022-08-21). Hallan una manera simple de degradar los "químicos eternos" cubadebate.cu Un equipo internacional de científicos ha descubierto una manera simple y de bajo consumo de energía para descomponer los llamados "químicos eternos", que se encuentran ampliamente esparcidos en las fuentes de agua de todo el mundo y se han relacionado con múltiples problemas de salud humana.
(2022-08-21). EEUU: Quienes planeaban secuestrar a gobernadora, habladores. cubadebate.cu El jurado ha escuchado una y otra vez sobre cómo les encantaba fumar marihuana a Adam Fox y Barry Croft Jr., los acusados de querer secuestrar a la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer. El tema ha sido mencionado varias veces por los abogados de la defensa en su intento de retratar a los acusados como "habladores" que decían disparates cuando fumaban.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). US stands with India in fight against COVID-19: Envoy. aninews.in New Delhi [India] May 22 (ANI): The United States stands with the people of Delhi and India in the fight against COVID-19, said US envoy Daniel B Smith.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Remove content terming 'Indian variant': India tells social media intermediaries. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): India took a strong objection to the use of the term so-called 'Indian variant' for the B.1.617 variant of the coronavirus on social media posts.
(2022-08-21). Kabuli palaw; Traditional food of Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Qabeli palaw [Kabuli palaw] or uzbek palaw is a variety of pilaf made in Afghanistan. It consists of steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots, and beef or lamb.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Presidente Petro afirmó que el Ejército debe prepararse para la paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro destacó que el mayor reto durante su mandato será el de levantar los pilares para el retorno de la paz definitiva en su país.
(2022-08-21). *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.
(2022-08-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, August 21.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). UK rail workers conclude third round of national strikes. wsws.org Confrontations between a ruling class turning to dictatorial forms of rule and a working class emerging from decades of suppression of the class struggle are on the agenda all over the world.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Bangladesh records 1,028 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths. aninews.in Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Bangladesh reported 1,028 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths on Saturday, taking the tally to 787,726 and the death toll to 12,348, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
(2022-08-21). Five Arab states' leaders to meet in Egypt. en.mehrnews.com EHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — According to local Iraqi media, the heads of the five Arab countries including the Prime Minister of Iraq will hold a summit on Tuesday in the city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). At least 34 dead in two Turkey road accidents (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — At least 34 people were killed and dozens injured in two separate road accidents Saturday, each in places where collisions had taken place shortly before, local media reported.
(2022-08-21). China's NEV market to see rapid expansion in 2022-2026: report. ecns.cn China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) market is expected to expand rapidly during the 2022-2026 period, a report from the global market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) showed.
(2022-08-21). Chabahar Port great opportunity for Iran, India, region: Veep. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President described the development of Chabahar Port as a great opportunity for the people of Iran, India and the region and emphasized increasing investment in this important and strategic port.
(2022-08-21). Singapur eliminará ley que condena las relaciones homosexuales. cubadebate.cu El premier añadió que las costumbres han cambiado desde hace 15 años, cuando el gobierno decidió dejar la ley en vigor. Los hombres homosexuales "ahora son más aceptados" a nivel local, especialmente entre los jóvenes singapurenses, indicó.
(2022-08-21). Incautan más de dos toneladas de cocaína en Guayaquil, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Ecuador confiscó 210 toneladas de drogas en 2021, la mayor cantidad en su historia y ocupó el tercer lugar del mundo en incautaciones.
(2022-08-21). Gobierno cubano confirma primer caso de la viruela del mono. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud Pública señala que pese a los tratamientos que ha recibido el paciente, sus síntomas han empeorado y conllevado a su hospitalización.
(2022-08-21). Cuba ratifica acciones para hacer frente a la viruela símica. telesurtv.net Se reforzó la vigilancia epidemiológica en los puntos de entrada al país, y se capacitó al personal de Salud para la detección oportuna de casos sospechosos.
(2022-08-21). Saturday 8/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Going Home" indybay.org
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) Liu Zhipeng: How to look back on the century since the Revolution of 1911 and the founding of the Communist Party of China. ecns.cn "We have long looked back on the past hundred years from a western viewpoint," said Liu Zhipeng, associate vice president and professor of history at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk". "When we re-examined it from the perspective of contemporary world history, what we learn is, of course, different from what we have seen in the last 100 years."
(2022-08-21). Cuba reports at the close of this Saturday 81 new infections of Covid-19 and one deceased. en.cubadebate.cu For COVID-19, a total of 2,375 samples were taken for surveillance, with 81 being positive. The country has accumulated 14,079,511 samples taken and 1,109,992 positives. One deceased patient was reported on the day. We deeply regret what happened and convey our condolences to her family and friends. At the close of yesterday, August 20, a total of 554 patients have been admitted, 204 suspected and 350 confirmed active.
(2022-08-21). China launches S&T activities to inspire innovation. ecns.cn China on Saturday launched its national science and technology (S&T) week activities to inspire innovation throughout the society.
(2022-08-21). Alicia Alonso International Ballet Festival of Havana will begin on October 20. en.cubadebate.cu On October 20, the Day of Cuban Culture, the Alicia Alonso International Ballet Festival of Havana will begin, a statement from the organizers reported this Sunday. According to information released by the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), the 27th edition of the event will take place until November 13 and will be the starting point for the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the company's founding, which will last until the end of November. 2023. Presided over by the first dancer and director of the BNC, Viengsay Valdés.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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,…
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). More than 18,000 Iranians fallen victims to terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi has commemorated Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Diagnostican primer caso de viruela símica en Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informó este sábado que ha sido detectado el primer caso de viruela símica en el país. Se trata de un paciente masculino, de nacionalidad italiana, que arribó a Cuba en calidad de turista el pasado 15 de agosto.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Llegan a Angola los restos mortales del expresidente José Eduardo dos Santos. cubadebate.cu Los restos mortales del expresidente de Angola José Eduardo dos Santos fueron recibidos este sábado en la capital de ese país africano, procedentes de Barcelona, España, donde falleció el pasado 8 de julio, a los 79 años. El féretro permanecerá por el momento en la residencia del otrora mandatario, donde será acompañado por familiares cercanos.
(2022-08-21). Turkish-backed forces target Syria's Raqqa with artillery. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Turkish-backed forces targeted areas in Syria's Raqqa with heavy artillery attacks and left massive damage.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). EU troika hold phone talks with US Biden on Iran nuclear deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The heads of three European countries including France, Germany and UK held joint telephone conversations with the US President Joe Biden over Iran's nuclear deal.
(2022-08-21). Algunos datos sobre Jesús Murillo Karam, el exprocurador mexicano arrestado por el crímen de Ayotzinapa. cubadebate.cu Su arresto tuvo lugar solo 24 horas después de la publicación de un informe de la Comisión de la Verdad creada en 2018 por el gobierno para esclarecer lo sucedido. El organismo tildó de "crimen de Estado" lo ocurrido en el que "estuvieron involucradas autoridades de todos los niveles" y señaló a varios exfuncionarios, entre ellos el propio Murillo Karam.
(2022-08-21). Brahma Muhurta (4AM, Ukiah, California USA). indybay.org Responding to the fact of life on Planet Emergency.
(2022-08-21). Mosques in Ardabil with carved ceilings, religious motifs. en.mehrnews.com ARDABIL, Aug. 21 (MNA) — The mosques in Ardabil province, which date back to several hundred years ago, are considered as one of the religious tourism destinations of this province which attract a large number of tourists every year.
(2022-08-21). Antauro Humala saluda a seguidores tras su liberación en Perú. telesurtv.net "Urge una segunda República, nosotros consideramos que nuestras banderas siguen vigentes", agregó HUmala tras su liberación.
(2022-08-21). Llegan a Angola los restos mortales del expresidente José Eduardo dos Santos. cubadebate.cu Los restos mortales del expresidente de Angola José Eduardo dos Santos fueron recibidos este sábado en la capital de ese país africano, procedentes de Barcelona, España, donde falleció el pasado 8 de julio, a los 79 años. El féretro permanecerá por el momento en la residencia del otrora mandatario, donde será acompañado por familiares cercanos.
(2022-08-21). Argentina refuerza operativos para combatir incendios en Paraná. telesurtv.net "No podemos tolerar que continúe habiendo incendios en el Delta que afectan al ambiente y a la salud de millones de argentinos y argentinas", enfatizó el presidente, Alberto Fernández.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Boric llama a la unidad de los chilenos frente a próximo referendo constitucional. cubadebate.cu Un sondeo de Pulso Ciudadano, publicado a última hora del viernes, ha mostrado que una mayoría de chilenos se opone a los cambios reflejados en el borrador de la nueva Constitución. Alrededor del 45,8% de los encuestados planea votar el 4 de septiembre en contra de la Carta.
(2022-08-21). US, its backed groups expulsion from Syria on agenda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Mehmet Perinàßek says expulsion of the US and its backed forces from the region is on agenda during the Turkish Vatan Party's chief visit to Damascus.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). Antauro Humala saluda a seguidores tras su liberación en Perú. telesurtv.net "Urge una segunda República, nosotros consideramos que nuestras banderas siguen vigentes", agregó HUmala tras su liberación.
(2022-08-21). Saturday 9/10: Teach-in People's Assembly (focus climate crisis). indybay.org online, please register at: bit.ly/3QfEm8l…
(2022-08-21). Defense industry achievements symbol of sanction failure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that the achievements of the country's defense industry reflect the failure of the enemies' sanctions.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). La compañía canadiense Blue Diamond Resorts administrará el hotel más antiguo de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La compañía canadiense Blue Diamond Resorts informó este sábado que ampliará su presencia en Cuba y administrará el Hotel Inglaterra, el más antiguo de la mayor de las Antillas, ubicado en La Habana. A partir de noviembre, Blue Diamond comenzará a gestionar esa instalación, situada a pocos metros del Capitolio Nacional.
(2022-08-21). 'Half of Karachi' faces power outage as high tension transmission line tripped. aninews.in Karachi [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): Several areas of Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan, faced a power outage on Saturday after a high-tension transmission line of 220 kV tripped.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Americans know they have to cooperate with Iran in final step. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — An adviser to Iranian negotiating team in the Vienna talks on the removal of sanctions says the US has to cooperate with Iran in the remaining steps to reach an agreement.
(2022-08-21). Commissioner's office of Chinese Foreign Ministry in HKSAR urges external forces to stop meddling with Hong Kong's rule of law. ecns.cn The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday strongly disapproved and firmly rejected attempts of a handful of U.S. and British politicians to interfere in Hong Kong's rule of law and to whitewash anti-China forces by making irresponsible rhetoric about judicial proceedings of the HKSAR.
(2022-08-21). Pakistan: Sindh extends coronavirus restrictions for two weeks amid cases surge. aninews.in Sindh [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): The Sindh province of Pakistan has extended the coronavirus restrictions for another two weeks amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
(2022-08-21). White House Finalizes Theft of Afghanistan's Foreign Reserves. orinocotribune.com On the first anniversary of the Taliban's victory against the US-trained army, Washington unilaterally decided to keep $7bln of Afghanistan's foreign reserves | The government of US President Joe Biden has decided not to return Afghanistan's foreign reserves and suspended "We do not see recapitalization of the Afghan central bank as a near-term option," US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West told the Wall Street Journal on 15 August, exactly one year after the Taliban took control of Kabul. | "We do…
(2022-08-21). The Canadian company Blue Diamond Resorts will manage the oldest hotel in Cuba. en.cubadebate.cu The Canadian company Blue Diamond Resorts reported this Saturday that it will expand its presence in Cuba and will manage the Hotel Inglaterra, the oldest in the largest of the Antilles, located in Havana. As of November, Blue Diamond will begin to manage this facility, located a few meters from the National Capitol, the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana and the Paseo del Prado. The Director of Communication of Blue Diamond in Cuba, Miguel García, showed his satisfaction for the task this Saturday. In this regard, he commented that the Inglaterra was inaugurated on December 23, 1875-…
(2022-08-21). Somali forces end al-Shabab siege at Mogadishu hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by Al-Shabab gunmen at a hotel in the country's capital, Mogadishu, according to a report.
(2022-08-21). About Dugin's Daughter Assassination. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
1. Immediately, Western media and people who work in them are human trash. Not just because they gloat over the murder of an innocent girl, who, it seems, was not supposed to drive the car she was killed in, but because there is another, less macabre, reason : 2. Here is a headline from Associated Press:
(2022-08-21). Iran become important, influential player in region, world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) —The advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Army Affairs said that Iran has become an important regional power and plays an effective role in the world.
(2022-08-21). øQué debe saber sobre la viruela símica? (+Video). cubadebate.cu La viruela símica es una zoonosis viral causada por el virus de igual nombre, que pertenece al gé‚Äånero Orthopoxvirus e incluye al virus variola (causante de la viruela). Esta zoonosis se caracteriza por erupción o lesiones cutáneas que suelen concentrarse en la cara, las palmas de las manos y las plantas de los pies.
(2022-08-21). ONU condena ataque terrorista contra hotel en Somalia. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU reiteró el compromiso de la organización en la lucha contra el terrorismo en Somalia y en su camino hacia la paz.
(2022-08-21). Lebanese Official Says Agreement With Israel On Maritime Dispute Is Near. southfront.org Energean Power FPSO Credit: Energean (via Israel's Energy Ministry) | Lebanon and Israel are about to reach an agreement on the demarcation of their naval borders, a Lebanese official told the Sputnik news agency on August 20. "We are very close to reaching an agreement on the demarcation of the maritime border with Israel, and we were informed that the answer, which the American mediator, Amos Hochstein, will bring from the Israeli side, in response to the Lebanese proposal, is positive," the un…
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). The Climate Movement's Fight to Undo the Worst Provisions in the IRA Begins. commondreams.org After President Biden's signing of a "historic" climate bill, environmental organizers have plenty of work ahead to keep fossil fuels in the ground.
(2022-08-21). Rusia denuncia que Ucrania utiliza armas químicas. telesurtv.net Las evidencias del uso de estos elementos tóxicos serán enviados a la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas (OPAQ).
(2022-08-21). London United bus drivers on strike: "What we're all facing is the same thing, and we should stand together" wsws.org Striking London United bus strikers spoke to WSWS reports during their strike this weekend.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). Estos son los ganadores del concurso dedicado a Fidel. cubadebate.cu El pasado 3 de agosto, al cumplirse 96 años de su nacimiento, Cubadebate de conjunto con el sitio Fidel Soldado de las Ideas y los Servicios entuMovil, de la empresa DESOFT, convocamos a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a participar en el concurso homenaje. Se recibieron 1539 SMS. Muchas felicidades a los ganadores.
(2022-08-21). Chinese medical team provides free health care services in rural Cameroon. ecns.cn A Chinese medical team in Cameroon on Saturday provided free medical services to the people of Ngat-Bane, a village in the Centre region where the capital, Yaounde is located.
(2022-08-21). Study: Cycling Like The Dutch Would Reduce World's Carbon Pollution. popularresistance.org In the Netherlands, cycling is a way of life and is so common that there are more bikes than people, according to BBC News. As many as 70 percent of journeys are by bike in cities like The Hague and Amsterdam. | Cycling can be a significant way to reduce a person's carbon footprint, as using a bike instead of a car as little as once per day reduces an average person's transportation emissions by 67 percent, according to University of Oxford researchers, reported Bloomberg. | An international research team has recently shown that almost 700 million metric tons of carbon pollution would be saved each year if everyo…
(2022-08-21). Argentina refuerza operativos para combatir incendios en Paraná. telesurtv.net "No podemos tolerar que continúe habiendo incendios en el Delta que afectan al ambiente y a la salud de millones de argentinos y argentinas", enfatizó el presidente, Alberto Fernández.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). NUHW Kaiser Strike TikTok Video. indybay.org Striking NUHW Kaiser clinicians rallied at the Kaiser headquarters in Oakland and did a TikTok video.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). Diagnostican primer caso de viruela símica en Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informó este sábado que ha sido detectado el primer caso de viruela símica en el país. Se trata de un paciente masculino, de nacionalidad italiana, que arribó a Cuba en calidad de turista el pasado 15 de agosto.
(2022-08-21). 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.
(2022-08-21). 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…
(2022-08-21). 2,000 workers begin eight day strike at UK's largest container port in Felixstowe. wsws.org Dockers have begun an eight day strike in Felixstowe, the UK's largest container port, responsible for about 48 percent of container traffic. It handles 4 million containers a year from 2,000 ships.
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) In the face of disruptors, why is cooperation the only way to achieve long-term stability in the South China Sea. ecns.cn Wu Shicun, the founding president of National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk" that U.S. policies and actions on the South China Sea, as well as its allies' military actions there, will become a destabilizing factor that will cause the situation to deteriorate. The only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in the South China Sea is for neighboring countries to focus on functional cooperation, seeking common ground while shelving differences.
(2022-08-21). Advisor to Iran negotiating team reacts to Guardian piece. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — An adviser to the Iranian negotiating team in the Vienna talks has rejected the claims made in a piece published in the Guardian newspaper as ridiculous.
(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). Why The Inflation Reduction Act Is Less A 'Climate Bill'. popularresistance.org The brother El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (aka Malcolm X) once explained, "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." The tale of two narratives associated with the recent signing into law of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) accentuates his words at a critical moment. Communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis find themselves entrapped in a cycle of climate cataclysms and cumulative pollution derived from legacy and systemic environmental racism and classism. | While attending a meeting in Bogota…
(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). [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). 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). Access To Medicines Summit Urges More Decisive Action Against Big Pharma. popularresistance.org From July 19-21, activists from across the globe gathered in Istanbul for the second edition of the Global Summit on Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines (GSIPA2M). This event is a biennial gathering organized by the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) and Make Medicines Affordable consortium to hold critical debates and discussions on ensuring that intellectual property rights don't undermine equitable access to lifesaving medicines. | At the summit, one thing became crystal clear: the challenges of the Access to Medicines (A2M) movement are diverse and enormous. They include Big Pharm…
(2022-08-20). Lessons From A Radical Past: One Man's Journey Into The Factories In The 1970s. popularresistance.org A national direct election will be held in the fall for the United Auto Workers (UAW), which held its 38th constitutional convention the week of July 25 in Detroit. Once an industrial union power with almost 1.5 million members in 1979, the union has been reduced to roughly 400,000 active members (though it has nearly 600,000 retirees)‚Äâ—‚Äâand about a quarter of its members are graduate teaching assistants and other university workers in higher education. | The union, for decades, has been governed by the Administration Caucus, which perpetuated its rule by tightly managi…
(2022-08-20). Minneapolis: Recently Unionized Starbucks Workers On Two-day Strike. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota — The corner of 47th Street and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis was quiet for the first time after spirited drumming and chants of, "What's disgusting? Union busting!" filled the air from July 31-August 1. Employees of the Cedar Avenue Starbucks had returned to work after a two-day strike in protest of the company's refusal to bargain with the newly formed union, as well as what the workers say are backhanded attempts to undermine union efforts. | Baristas and shift supervisors united to raise grievances against the manager of the location and Starbucks corporate for difficult working con…
(2022-08-20). The Chris Hedges Report: Psychology Of A Klansman. popularresistance.org On Jan. 9, 1966, the White Knights of the Mississippi Ku Klux Klan murdered the Black civil rights activist Vernon Dahmer in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, after firebombing and shooting into his house. It was one of thousands of hate crimes conducted in the South by whites who waged a reign of terror against Blacks to frighten them from abandoning calls for desegregation and voting rights. Terrorism by white vigilantes against religious and ethnic minorities is ingrained in the DNA of American society going back to the slave patrols—and has only escalated in recent years. The FBI recorded 8,263 reported hate cr…
(2022-08-20). The First Steps In The Normalization Of Venezuela-Colombia Relations. popularresistance.org 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 of Juan Guaidó, a plan devised by Washington, and helped organize an invasion attempt, disguised as a "humanitarian intervention," through the Colombia-Venezuela border in 2019. Consequently, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuel…
(2022-08-20). What The Media Gets Wrong About Taiwan's Place In China. popularresistance.org Most articles briefly explained that China claims Taiwan as its own territory, and then moved on without any further explanation. Some added that Taiwan will "be annexed by force if necessary," that China opposes visits by foreign governments and/or that China considers relations with Taiwan as an internal matter of sovereignty. Certain articles also briefly and selectively quoted Chinese officials to bolster the above points. | Meanwhile, many articles uncritically included claims that Taiwan is a sovereign country. When discussing China's response to Pelosi's visit, an Associated Press (AP) article published at…
(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). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians, Including A Child, In Ramallah, Nablus, And Jenin. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Khirbat Abu Falah village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and two Palestinians near Nablus and Jenin, in the northern West Bank. Media sources several Israeli military vehicles carried the invasion out and drove through several neighborhoods. They added that the soldiers abducted …
(2022-08-20). Israeli Soldiers Invade Husan Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, several Israeli army vehicles invaded Husan village, west of Bethlehem, south of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank, leading to protests. Media sources said several armored jeeps invaded Husan, especially the village's eastern entrance, leading to protests. The sources added that the soldiers fired many live rounds, gas bombs, and rubber-coated steel …
(2022-08-20). All Out for Gaza! Wed., Aug 24. iacenter.org
(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). U.S. ended Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' immigration policy. america.cgtn.com The U.S. so-called 'Remain in Mexico' policy for migrants, introduced by the Trump administration back in 2019, has now come to an end. Despite attempting to cancel the policy on his first day in office, President Joe Biden has had to fight to change immigration …
(2022-08-20). Israel Blames Its Victims For The Violence It Causes. popularresistance.org Jerusalem, Palestine — The situation in Palestine can be summed up as follows: Rampant Settler violence and intimidation, state-sponsored racism and violence, modern, comfortable housing and living conditions for Jews only while Palestinians are denied basic services, killing of Palestinians across the board — activists, journalists, fighters, children and citizens of Israel. Palestinian organizations, even ones that are recognized internationally, have no protection and are subject to closure, arrests and confiscation of their property. | Nowhere in Palestine can Palestinians expect to be safe or to…
(2022-08-20). How Latin America Could Inform The US Fight For Reproductive Justice. popularresistance.org When Dobbs vs. Jackson was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, overturning Roe v. Wade, the case drew all eyes to reproductive rights issues in the United States. For half a century, advocates around the world looked to Roe v. Wade as a landmark decision and advocacy model for reproductive justice. But the Dobbs decision now places the United States behind other countries that center women's autonomy and human dignity in the regulation of abortion. | As Latin American feminist advocates, we have seen firsthand how the lack of access to safe and legal abortions has impacted the life and health of many wo…
(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?