2022-01-02: News Headlines

Liberation Staff (2022-01-02). COVID-19: What Cuba has accomplished. liberationnews.org Cuba, a small, poor country held back by the 60-year U.S. economic blockade has made remarkable achievements in combating COVID-19.

Liberation Staff (2022-01-02). COVID-19: What Cuba has accomplished. liberationnews.org Cuba, a small, poor country held back by the 60-year U.S. economic blockade has made remarkable achievements in combating COVID-19.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-02). Raeisi orders to expedite making up for Ukraine plane crash. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi called on the ministries of Roads and Defense, Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs to set up a Working Group to accelerate compensating families of victims of Ukrainian plane crash.

Anonymous103 (2022-01-02). Military Situation In Yemen On January 2, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 136 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On January 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 3 airstrikes on the Sarwah district; | On January 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 6 airstrikes on the Wadi district; | On January 1, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition conducted 19 airstrikes on the Usaylan district; | On January 1, warplanes of…

Anonymous669 (2022-01-02). Saudi Airstrikes On 'Drone Depots' In Yemen's Sanaa Leave Three Civilians Dead (Photos). southfront.org A bomb laden F-15S taking off for a mission in Yemen. | Early on January 2, warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition carried out a series of airstrikes on the Yemeni capita, Sanaa, which is held by the Houthis (Ansar Allah). | In a statement shared by the Saudi Press Agency, the coalition claimed that the airstrikes destroyed four suicide drone depots and a number of drone launch sites of the Houthis located in the General Transportation Brigade Camp. The coalition claimed that it had taken "precautionary…

Stansfield Smith (2022-01-02). Chuck Kaufman: A Great man has Left us. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Dec 31, 2021 | Chuck Kaufman was a great man who had a tremendous influence on me (and probably others). He was such an excellent model of what an anti-imperialist organizer is. I am sure people who worked with him were impressed by the great political common sense he possessed. Activists recognized this in him, and gave his views and suggestions a lot of weight. I learned so much about how to be more effective from him, given his years of organizing experience on a national level. | He recognized what other activists were good at, what they were not good at, and the good sense to try t…

sputniknews (2022-01-02). 'Still a Danger He Will Commit New Crime,' Says Prosecutor as Anders Breivik Seeks Parole. sputniknews.com In 2012 Breivik was sentenced to 21 years for killing 77 people and injuring hundreds more during terrorist attacks in Norway's capital Oslo and on Utoya island at a summer camp for young left-wing political activists.

Stansfield Smith (2022-01-02). Chuck Kaufman: A Great man has Left us. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Dec 31, 2021 | Chuck Kaufman was a great man who had a tremendous influence on me (and probably others). He was such an excellent model of what an anti-imperialist organizer is. I am sure people who worked with him were impressed by the great political common sense he possessed. Activists recognized this in him, and gave his views and suggestions a lot of weight. I learned so much about how to be more effective from him, given his years of organizing experience on a national level. | He recognized what other activists were good at, what they were not good at, and the good sense to try t…

_____ (2022-01-02). What Were The Top BDS Victories Of 2021? popularresistance.org Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a year of accelerated boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigning, successful grassroots actions and significant legal victories for Palestinian rights.

Anonymous669 (2022-01-02). Houthis Share Detailed Summary Of Their Operations During 2021. southfront.org File image. | On January 2, the Houthis (Ansar Allah) shared a detailed summary of their military operations against the Saudi-led coalition and its proxies in Yemen during 2021. | At a press briefing, Brig. Gen. Yahya Sari, a spokesman for the Houthis, said that the group moved towards large-scale operations during 2020 and 2021 which resulted in the "liberation" of large parts of Yemen. | According to the spokesman, the Houthis repelled 223 ground attacks and foiled 166 infiltrations during 2021. Saudi…

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-02). Sanaa, Shabwah provinces of Yemen bombed by Saudi fighters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The fighters of the Saudi-led coalition several times bombed some parts of the Sanaa and Shabwah provinces of Yemen on Sunday morning.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-02). Saudi-led coalition bombard a mosque in Sanaa, 3 martyred. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Saudi aggressor fighter jets bombarded a mosque in Yemeni city of Sana'a on Sunday, in which, three civilians were martyred.

_____ (2022-01-02). Thousands Rally In Baghdad To Mark 2020 Killing Of Iran General. popularresistance.org Thousands of people have rallied in the Iraqi capital to mark the second anniversary of the killing of a revered Iranian commander and his Iraqi lieutenant in a drone attack by the United States. Chanting "Death to America", the marchers filled a Baghdad square to honor Iran's General Qassem Soleimani, who headed the Quds Force, the foreign operations arm of the elite Revolutionary Guard, until his death on January 3, 2020. "US terrorism has to end", read one sign at the rally by backers of the pro-Iranian Hashed, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a former paramilitary alliance that has been in…

Staff (2022-01-02). 'Iranian Hulk' reveals gruelling start to 2022 (VIDEO). rt.com Sajad Gharibi, the 390-pound giant known as the 'Iranian Hulk', did not hold back on his training over the New Year as he prepares for a showdown with 'scariest man on the planet' Martyn Ford | The colossus known as the 'Iranian Hulk' held a five-hour gym session ahead of his fight with fellow behemoth Martyn Ford in 2022. | Otherwise known as Sajad Gharibi, the Hulk has portrayed himself scrapping with several fighters in the gym by using a series of trips, holds and pushes to get out of trouble. | At one point, the trio of men forces him with his back to the wall and he also boxes one of them. | Later, the 3…

Staff (2022-01-02). US must leave Syria because game has changed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Condemning the occupation of Syria by any country or forces, the Iranian Ambassador to Syria said that the US has to leave Syria.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-02). Turkmen gas swap operation launched. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Turkmenistan gas swap agreement from Iran to Azerbaijan came on stream on Saturday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-02). Iran health ministry ready to send drugs, vaccine to Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari announced the readiness of the health ministry to export medicine and vaccines to Turkey.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-02). VIDEO: Beautiful footage of wildlife in N Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Department of Environment of Gilan province in northern Iran has captured beautiful footage of wildlife in the protected areas of Rudbar.

teleSUR, DRL, MER (2022-01-02). Conmemoran aniversario del asesinato de general iraní en Irak. telesurtv.net Durante la actividad, los asistentes también solicitaron el retiro de las tropas extranjeras del país.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-02). 1st group of Iranian pilgrims to depart for Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization of Iran said that sending pilgrims to Syria will be activated as off today.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-01-02). Irán pide a la ONU condenar a EE.UU. por el asesinato de Soleimani. telesurtv.net La solicitud del Gobierno de Teherán fue girada a la Asamblea General de la Organización de Naciones Unidas.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-02). 2nd ECO train from Pakistan en route to Istanbul crosses Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The second train within the framework of Asia Anew Initiative or the ITI Corridor left Pakistan for Iran and then Turkey on Dec. 29 with the coordination of customs and railways administration in those three countries.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-02). 2 Iranian photographers win awards at Romania, Albania. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Two Iranian photographers managed to win awards at photo festivals in Romania and Albania.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-02). Iran exports 207k tons of agri. products to Iraq via Mehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The Director-General of Ilam Customs Office said that 207,000 tons of various agricultural products, valued at $63 million, were exported from Mehran International Border to neighboring Iraq in nine months of current year.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-02). Iran, Oman FMs stress continuation of bilateral consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman emphasized the continuation of consultations on various bilateral and international issues in a phone call on Sunday.

sputniknews (2022-01-02). US Being Forced to Leave Middle East in Disgrace as Payback for Soleimani's Death, IRGC Says. sputniknews.com Monday will mark the second anniversary of the US drone strike assassination of Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian anti-terror commander who assisted the Iraqi and Syrian governments in their struggle against Daesh (ISIS)*, al-Qaeda* and other terrorist militants.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-01-02). VIDEO: Streets in Ahvaz filled with water after heavy rain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Heavy rainfalls in the southwest of Iran over the past few days have caused severe floods in some areas. The following video footage shows the floods on the streets of Ahvaz, the provincial capital of Khuzestan.

MEE, agencies (2022-01-02). Gulf Arab countries on alert for more heavy rains. middleeasteye.net Gulf Arab countries on alert for more heavy rains | The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Israel all reporting heavy rain causing major disruption in the usually arid region | Sun, 01/02/2022 – 14: 59 | Cars drive through a flooded street in the Gulf emirate of Sharjah following heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates, on 1 January 2022 (AFP) | Authorities in several Gulf countri…

_____ (2022-01-02). Cuba Grows And Advances Despite The Difficulties Of 2021. popularresistance.org This 2021 has been the most difficult year for the Cuban people. In addition to the ravages of the blockade, thousands of people died due to the Covid-19. The list was immense, and as the days went by, names became familiar and beloved faces. Moreover, it was also a year of economic readjustments and changes needed to move the island towards a possible and sustainable development over time.

Staff (2022-01-02). Venezuela Commemorates Haitian and Cuban Revolutions. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, January 1, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela congratulated the people and the government of Haiti for 218 years of independence of the nation as well as Cuba for the 63rd anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. Venezuela also reaffirmed its commitment to brotherhood with the two Caribbean countries. | "Since the birth of the Haitian Revolution, the Haitian people have been the precursor of liberation struggles and a spirit of equality that spread throughout all of Our America," read the statement released on Saturday by the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, published on its Twitt…

Staff (2022-01-02). Venezuela Commemorates Haitian and Cuban Revolutions. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, January 1, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela congratulated the people and the government of Haiti for 218 years of independence of the nation as well as Cuba for the 63rd anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. Venezuela also reaffirmed its commitment to brotherhood with the two Caribbean countries. | "Since the birth of the Haitian Revolution, the Haitian people have been the precursor of liberation struggles and a spirit of equality that spread throughout all of Our America," read the statement released on Saturday by the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, published on its Twitt…

Staff (2022-01-02). Radiografía cubana: Mortalidad infantil, vacunación y exportaciones. cubadebate.cu En un año especialmente difícil para la Salud Pública por la tensa situación generada en Cuba por la COVID-19, la provincia de Sancti Spíritus logró una tasa de mortalidad infantil de 4,5 por cada mil nacidos vivos. Un total de nueve millones 672 mil 464 personas han completado el esquema de vacunación contra la COVID-19 en Cuba. El incremento de los rubros exportables a través de las nuevas formas de gestión y actores económicos constituye uno de los grandes retos del 2022 para Villa Clara.

Staff (2022-01-02). Bancos centrales de todo el mundo han aumentado sus reversas de oro. cubadebate.cu Los bancos centrales de todo el mundo están dando la espalda al dólar y optan en lugar de la divisa estadounidense por las reservas de oro, que no han parado de crecer en las últimas década. De hecho, los activos en oro en 2021 llegaron a su mayor valor en 31 años, según los analistas consultados por el diario japonés Nikkei Asia.

teleSUR, DRL, MER (2022-01-02). Cuba agradece felicitaciones por aniversario de la Revolución. telesurtv.net Diversos gobernantes, líderes e intelectuales del mundo han trasmitido sus felicitaciones y respaldo a Cuba.

ANSWER Coalition (2022-01-02). Monday 1/3: SF Rally + Press Conference to Support Normalization of U.S. – Cuba Relations. indybay.org Federal Building, 7th + Mission St., San Francisco…

Staff (2022-01-02). Cuba registra 469 positivos a la covid-19 y un fallecido. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 1 de enero, se encuentran ingresados 5 871 pacientes, sospechosos 3 785, en vigilancia 317 y confirmados activos 1 769. Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 19 512 muestras para la vigilancia en el día, resultando positivas 469. El país acumula 11 713 325 muestras realizadas y 966 942 positivas…

Staff (2022-01-02). Reto viral: øEres capaz de encontrar el número faltante? cubadebate.cu Cubadebate te propone un nuevo reto viral que está poniendo a prueba a muchos usuarios de las redes sociales. Se trata de un acertijo matemático para encontrar el número faltante. Lo que hay que hacer es encontrar el número restante para poder completar la secuencia lógica de esta acertijo. Déjanos saber en los comentarios si lograste resolver el reto.

Staff (2022-01-02). Conoce los siete fenómenos astronómicos del 2022 que no te debes perder. cubadebate.cu Lluvias de estrellas intensas, eclipses totales y superlunas serán parte de los fenómenos astronómicos de 2022. La primera gran lluvia de estrellas del año alcanzará su punto máximo de actividad la madrugada del 3 y el 4 de enero, cuando será posible observar hasta 100 meteoros por hora en condiciones ideales desde el hemisferio norte.

Staff (2022-01-02). Dulce ambición: No apta para diabéticos. cubadebate.cu Secundadas por la música contagiosa de Tá Escrito, se suceden las imágenes de primerísimos planos de cremas de chocolate, almíbares, gelatinas y frutas. Ruedan los créditos de la telenovela brasileña Dulce ambición que, al parecer, pretende aprovechar visualmente el auge mundial de los programas de cocina, estilo Masterchef.

Staff (2022-01-02). Cuba registra una tasa de mortalidad infantil de 7,6 por mil nacidos vivos, en un año complejo debido a la pandemia. cubadebate.cu Preservar el bienestar de todas las embarazadas, puérperas e infantes del país ha sido una prioridad mantenida durante décadas por el Estado Cubano y su Sistema Nacional de Salud mediante el Programa de Atención Materno Infantil, un programa al que se consagraron en el año 2021 nuestros profesionales con tal de arrebatarle cada vida al SARS-CoV-2.

Jesús Faría (2022-01-02). Venezuela: De la resistencia a la recuperación productiva y el bienestar social. liberationnews.org Por Jesús Faría, presidente de la Comisión Permanente de Economía, Finanzas y Desarrollo Económico de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), y miembro del liderazgo nacional del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV).

Jesús Faría (2022-01-02). Venezuela: from resistance to recovery in production and social welfare. liberationnews.org By Jesús Faría, president of the Permanent Commission of Economy, Finances and Economic Development of the National Assembly and member of the national leadership of the…

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2022-01-02). Welcome 2022! President Maduro Highlights his Administration's Achieved Goals. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro issued a message to welcome in the new year 2022. In his message, the president highlighted the goals that had been achieved in the previous year 2021 and referred to it as a mystical cycle for Venezuela in which the Carabobo Bicentennial was celebrated. | Maduro pointed out that 2021 was characterized by its renewal of hope and by the strength of the people's courage in the midst of the attacks perpetrated by different sectors of the national and international right-wing. | "We will have to remember 2021 as being the year of our democratic institutions; of the consolidation of…

Jesús Faría (2022-01-02). Venezuela: De la resistencia a la recuperación productiva y el bienestar social. liberationnews.org Por Jesús Faría, presidente de la Comisión Permanente de Economía, Finanzas y Desarrollo Económico de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), y miembro del liderazgo nacional del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV).

Jesús Faría (2022-01-02). Venezuela: from resistance to recovery in production and social welfare. liberationnews.org By Jesús Faría, president of the Permanent Commission of Economy, Finances and Economic Development of the National Assembly and member of the national leadership of the…

teleSUR, MER (2022-01-02). Pdte.Maduro: EE.UU. saboteó diálogo con oposición venezolana en México. telesurtv.net El mandatario cuestionó que EE.UU. saboteara un proceso que es beneficioso para el pueblo venezolano.

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