Daily Archives: November 7, 2021

2021-11-07: News Headlines

teleSUR (2021-11-07). 52% Of Nicaraguans Aged Two Years and Older Has a Vaccine. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Nicaragua's Vice President Rosario Murillo reported that 52 percent of the population aged two years and older have already received a COVID-19 vaccine. | RELATED: | She highlighted that the vaccination process would be intensified as of Monday due to the application of booster doses to control the disease. | On Friday, the Central American nation received a shipment of Cuban -developed Soberana 02 vaccine to comple…

Staff (2021-11-07). Nicaragua abre las urnas este domingo para sus comicios generales. cubadebate.cu Los comicios generales para la selección del presidente, vicemandataria y diputados comienzan este domingo en Nicaragua, con un padrón electoral de más de cuatro millones de votantes y seis candidatos al máximo puesto gubernamental. Debido a las condiciones sanitarias, la campaña de los aspirantes trascurrió hasta el 3 de noviembre último.

_____ (2021-11-07). Journalist Banned From US, Detained In Mexico On The Way To Nicaragua. popularresistance.org Steve Sweeney, the international editor of the British socialist newspaper, was detained in Mexico City on Friday as he traveled to Nicaragua to cover the presidential election being held today. Sweeney is anti-imperialist and a founder of Media Workers for Palestine. His detention follows a multi-platform social media ban on independent journalists, activists and websites in Nicaragua, as detailed by Ben Norton of The Grayzone. There is also a corporate media disinformation campaign targeting Nicaragua and the current election. Sweeney's detention must be viewed in this context as an effort to prevent readers in…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Venezuelan Lawmakers Accompany Nicaraguan Elections. telesurenglish.net The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) announced that lawmakers Julio Chavez, Marelis Perez, and Fernando Soto traveled to Managua to participate as international companions in the Nicaraguan elections, which are held this Sunday. | RELATED: | "By doing so, they assume their commitment to solidarity and inform the world that the Nicaraguan people are on their feet, with joy and enthusiasm for the elections," t…

_____ (2021-11-07). Newly Released Documents Expose US Intelligence Meddling In Venezuelan Elections Via Social Media. popularresistance.org America's interference in the electoral process in Venezuela is laid bare in a series of files that reveal how Washington provided significant investment to train political activists in campaigning effectively online. Documents released to researchers under the US Freedom of Information Act have revealed how US intelligence fronts weaponized social media to promote Venezuela's right-wing opposition, and assist their election to parliament, thus laying the foundations for Washington's appointment of Juan Guaido as the country's leader in January 2019.

Staff (2021-11-07). Thousands across Italy want Covid Green Pass scrapped (VIDEOS). rt.com Thousands-strong protests against Covid-19 immunity passes took place in several Italian cities. In Trieste, the demonstration was marred by minor clashes between some protesters and riot police. | The weekly rally in the northern Italian port city drew around 8,000 people, according to police estimates. The event was mostly peaceful, but some violence occurred in the evening when a group of around 200 activists tried to break through police barriers and enter the Piazza Unita d'Italia. The police pushed back, forcing the crowd to retreat and disperse, local media reported. | In Milano, an anti-Green Pass m…

Peter Maass (2021-11-07). After Afghanistan Disaster, the Pentagon Is on Track to Get Even More Money. zcomm.org The defeat in Afghanistan offers a chance to rethink America's war machine, but Congress is on the verge of raising military spending to $740 billion…

Anonymous007 (2021-11-07). Military Situation In Yemen On November 7, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 135 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On November 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 13 airstrikes on the Jubah district | On November 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 16 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On November 7, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued in the west of Marib city | On November 7, clashes between Ans…

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Nuke talks to progress fast if West abandons requests beyond 2015 deal: Iran's FM. ecns.cn Upcoming nuclear talks will progress rapidly if the United States and European parties abandon any requests beyond the 2015 agreement and adopt a constructive approach, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saturday.

Staff (2021-11-07). Solidifying Iran-Pakistan economic ties on agenda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — "Our perspective on the future of the Iran-Pakistan economic relations is that we should be able to merge the two countries' economies in line with the interest of our citizens," Abdul Razak Dawood said.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Iran condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Condemning the assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman stressed the firm and continuous stance of Iran in supporting stability and security in this country.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iran tells Pakistan to use local currencies in mutual trade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian agriculture minister has said that barter trade with neighbors is one of Tehran's top policies, proposing the Pakistani side to use local currencies to solve problems resulting from the foreign sanctions on Tehran…

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Iran airliners to resume full capacity flights from Nov. 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — The deputy roads minister has said that the Iranian air travel companies will start full capacity operations from the start of the Iranian month of Azar (Nov.22-Dec. 21).

Neil Hauer (2021-11-07). Russia, Turkey try to transpose their Mideast rivalry to Caucasus. asiatimes.com When Turkey first proposed its "3+3" format — the three South Caucasus states of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan plus Russia, Turkey and Iran — last December, few thought anything of it. After all, since the Soviet collapse 30 years ago, the region had been largely Russia's back yard, with little space for other actors to …

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). VIDEO: Army launches drills in southeast Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Army started staging the main phases of "Zonfaghar 1400" drills in the Makran region, southeast of the country, on Sunday.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). Total vaccine jabs in Iran hit 94.2m. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — According to the latest figures released by the Health Ministry on Sunday, a total of 94,201,273 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been so far administered in Iran.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iran hosts 2nd group of foreign tourists from France. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — French tourists — the second foreign tourists from the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran — are scheduled to visit Iranian tourist attractions while observing all health protocols.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-11-07). 16th Iran Intl. Auto Parts Exhibition kicks off in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — The 16th edition of the Iran International Exhibition of Auto Parts, Accessories and Assemblies was inaugurated at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Sunday in presence of Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-11-07). IPL match week 4: Persepolis vs Gol Gohar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Gol Gohar Sirjan in the match held in empty Azadi Stadium in Tehran in Matchday 4 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.

Staff (2021-11-07). 2,611 films submitted to Iran CinemaVérité. en.mehrnews.com So far 2,611 short, mid-length, and feature films have been submitted to participate in the national competition section of the 15th Iran International Documentary Film Festival (CinemaVérité).

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Closing ceremony of 9th Iran-Pakistan trade committee meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — At the end of the 9th session of the Joint Iran-Pakistan Trade Committee in Tehran on Sunday, the Iranian and Pakistani economic officials visited a car show in which Iran Khodro latest product 'Tara' was displayed.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-11-07). Iran exported over $1mn of farmed caviar last year: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that the country exported 2,282 kg of farmed caviar, valued at $1.085.674, in the last Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2021).

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Iran bodybuilders win 4 gold medals in world c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — The Iranian bodybuilding team has won four gold medals and a silver as well as a bronze medal in world championships in Spain.

Staff (2021-11-07). Iranian general warns enemies not to test power of IRGC, Army. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said that enemies should refrain from testing the strength of the Army and IRGC.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Iran Slams Assassination Attempt Against Iraqi PM, Says US May Have Been Responsible. sputniknews.com A booby-trapped drone targeted Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad early Sunday morning, with the leader emerging unscathed and calling on the public to remain calm. Iraq's interior ministry classified the incident as a "terrorist attack," and revealed that three drones were involved in the attack.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Two explosions reported in Afghanistan's Jalalabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Two bomb blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad have killed at least three people and injured several others, Afghan local media said.

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM's assassination attempt foreign think tanks sedition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran' Supreme National Security Council says that the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi's is new sedition that must be traced back to foreign think tanks.

Staff (2021-11-07). 2,611 films submitted to Iran CinemaVérité. en.mehrnews.com So far 2,611 short, mid-length, and feature films have been submitted to participate in the national competition section of the 15th Iran International Documentary Film Festival (CinemaVérité).

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Trump Boasts 'No President Has Been Better Friend to Israel', Accuses Biden of 'Bowing Down' to Iran. sputniknews.com Last week, the former president let slip in an interview that "10 years ago, 15 years ago," Israel "literally owned Congress," and lamented that "today it's almost the opposite" thanks to progressive Democrats like representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Ill-wishers seek to interrupt Iraqi peace: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made a telephone call to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to convey the greetings of Iranian president to Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and express happiness over failure of assassination attempt.

Kamal Iranidoost (2021-11-07). Iran's Shardari Sirjan defeats Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian women's football team Shahrdari Sirjan started the 2021 AFC Women's Club Championship with a victory against Bunyodkor of Uzbekistan on Sunday.

teleSUR, jaa, JCM (2021-11-07). Cancilleres de Irán y Rusia dialogan sobre acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net La próxima ronda de negociaciones en Viena está programada para el día 29 de noviembre próximo.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2021-11-07). China to play prominent role in upcoming Vienna talks: Envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to China said that role of China in upcoming Vienna talks on reviving JCPOA will be 'prominent'.

Staff (2021-11-07). 📨 Modo Avión: Ni una felpita más. cubadebate.cu Volvemos con eso de poner su teléfono en Modo Avión, porque de eso se trata esta locura. Primero, ni una felpita más. øAún no sabe de qué va este rollo ridículo de las felpitas? Acá te lo explicamos clarito. Paso a paso, des-pa-ci-to…yaaaa, que luego Daddy Yankee y Luis Fonsi dicen que usamos sus estribillos. Ilusos. Este aterrizaje necesita de cinturones fuertes.

Staff (2021-11-07). Abogados aún buscan a los familiares de 270 niños separados en la frontera bajo el gobierno de Trump. cubadebate.cu Un expediente judicial asegura que todavía existen abogados que buscan a los padres de 270 niños migrantes que fueron separados en la frontera con México bajo el gobierno de Donald Trump. Aunque la cifra es inferior a los 303 de septiembre, representa que todavía hay familias que no han podido ser reunificadas y viven bajo el drama de la 'tolerancia cero'.

Staff (2021-11-07). Cuba inicia nuevo protocolo sanitario para viajeros internacionales. cubadebate.cu Desde hoy, quienes lleguen a la nación caribeña no tendrán que aislarse por un periodo de tiempo en espera de los resultados del diagnóstico de la Covid-19, un paso previo a otras medidas que se implementarán desde el próximo 15 de noviembre. En esa fecha el país volverá a recibir pasajeros en todas sus terminales aéreas.

Staff (2021-11-07). Cuba reporta 483 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y solo un fallecido. cubadebate.cu Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 21 mil 695 muestras para la vigilancia en el día, resultando 483 positivas. El país acumula 10 millones 668 mil 223 muestras realizadas y 955 mil 981 positivas.

Staff (2021-11-07). La Timba en pleno renacimiento. cubadebate.cu El viernes 22 de octubre, hace poco más de dos semanas, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó el barrio habanero de La Timba. Un listado de las necesidades más perentorias de la población y de las acciones a cumplir guió el recorrido. "La Timba es puro ajetreo, todos sus espacios se reaniman, sus habitantes hacen y agradecen", publicó entonces el Sitio de la Presidencia en su cuenta en Twitter. El ajetreo aumenta; las obras terminadas y el agradecimiento, también.

Staff (2021-11-07). Parlamento cubano califica de injerencista la resolución aprobada por el Congreso de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Condenamos este nuevo engendro anticubano y alertamos una vez más a los legisladores de todo el mundo acerca de estos planes y sobre el incremento de la retórica agresiva y amenazante utilizada por funcionarios del gobierno y miembros del legislativo estadounidense, destinada a justificar una posible nueva escalada en la política de confrontación de Estados Unidos de América contra nuestro país.

Staff (2021-11-07). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 7 de noviembre de 2021. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2021-11-07). Residencia del Primer Ministro iraquí sufre ataque con dron. cubadebate.cu La residencia del primer ministro de Iraq, Mustafa al Kadhimi, fue atacada este domingo en Bagdad con un dron cargado de explosivos, hecho calificado por el Ejército iraquí como "intento de asesinato". Tras el asalto, Al Kadhimi aseguró en su cuenta de Twitter que "está bien" y pidió a la población mantener "la calma y la moderación por el bien de Iraq".

Staff (2021-11-07). Van contra Cuba y van contra todos en nuestra América. cubadebate.cu Sobre esta hora, hace 45 años, se iniciaba en Caracas el vuelo 455 del DC-8 de Cubana de Aviación que, después de una escala en Barbados, sobre las 17: 15 horas locales, estallaría en pleno vuelo sobre el Mar Caribe, con sus 73 pasajeros y tripulantes civiles, incluido el equipo nacional juvenil de esgrima que acaba de conquistar el Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-11-07). Minister Plasencia Responds to Borrell's Latest Comments. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Plasencia categorically repudiated the latest interventionist comments issued by the high representative of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, regarding the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | Through his social media accounts, the Venezuelan foreign affairs minister confirmed that Venezuela has its doors open for the EU to observe the electoral process, just as the country has opened its doors to many other movements, governments and international organizations. | "On his tour of neighboring countries, he insists on dedicating his rhetoric ag…

Peoples Dispatch (2021-11-07). Venezuela vaccinates 67% of its population against COVID-19. mronline.org Despite the U.S. blockade against Venezuela, the socialist government led by President Nicolás Maduro has been carrying out a successful mass vaccination drive against COVID-19…

Staff (2021-11-07). CNE to Open Probe Against PSUV and Opposition Candidates for Electoral Campaign Violations. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, November 6, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that it will open administrative probes against several candidates and political parties running in the 2021 Regional and Municipal Elections, for having violated the regulations on Electoral Campaign and Propaganda. | According to a press release by the electoral body, CNE authorities unanimously agreed to open administrative inquiries against David Uzcátegui (opposition), who is running for…

teleSUR, JL (2021-11-07). CNE venezolano culmina nueva auditoría para elecciones del 21N. telesurtv.net La nueva jornada de auditoría se efectuó en el estado venezolano de Lara.

teleSUR, JCM (2021-11-07). Venezuela repatria a 99 connacionales desde Ecuador. telesurtv.net Como parte del Plan Vuelta a la Patria, Venezuela suma 27 mil las personas repatriadas.

teleSUR, JL (2021-11-07). Venezuela y Perú fortalecen mecanismos consulares. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro, las autoridades diplomáticas de ambos países abordaron temas como la migración, así como programas bilaterales de inclusión y tolerancia.

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Staff (2021-11-06). FILVEN 2021: Ignacio Ramonet Expresses Admiration for Over 100 Books Published in Times of Pandemic — Book on Alex Saab Case. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, November 4, at the inauguration of the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN), the Spanish journalist and political analyst Ignacio Ramonet expressed his admiration for Venezuela for having achieved the publication of more than 100 books in times of the pandemic and in the background of the ever-present blockade. | "This is a feat that should be applauded, and I express my admiration," stressed Ramonet, and praised the choice of venue for the book fair, because "it is worth recalling what is at stake here in Venezuela, which is precisely democracy." The official venue for the 17th edition…
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teleSUR (2021-11-06). 'Saab's Case Is Wrong and Inconsistent', Lawyer Rivkin Says. telesurenglish.net Speaking in an interview offered to teleSur, attorney David Rivkin assured that Alex Saab's extradition was illegal and improper as the U.S. has no grounds to deny the Venezuelan official's diplomatic status. | RELATED: | Rivkin offered an update on the appeal proceeding being taken before the 11th Circut Court of Appeal in Florida. He remarked that the legal team holds Saab's Special Envoy to Iran status granted…

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