Daily Archives: August 18, 2022

2022-08-18: News Headlines

Danny Haiphong (2022-08-18). For the American Empire, Hypocrisy and War Go Hand in Hand. orinocotribune.com By Danny Haiphong &#1 ; Aug 14, 2022 | American Exceptionalist Hypocrisy Was On Full Display During Nancy Pelosi's Provocative Trip To Taiwan. | Much of the world held its breath as Nancy Pelosi circled around the Philippines to sneak into Taiwan late in the evening on August 2nd, 2022. The fear was that Pelosi's trip would initiate a broader war between China and the United States. Taiwan is China's "red line." This was no secret to Pelosi or the Biden administration. China had sent numerous warnings from a variety of channels in the days leading up the trip. | While Pelosi entered and left Taiwan unscathed, her…

Staff (2022-08-18). Bates fríos en el sub 23: Seis lechadas y un "no-hitter" en la jornada. cubadebate.cu Seis lechadas se firmaron en esta larga jornada de miércoles, entre ellas un "no hitter", en la continuación del VII Campeonato Nacional de béisbol sub 23, donde tres de los cuatro equipos que jugaron doble cartelera, barrieron a sus oponentes. Villa Clara y Las Tunas tienen un pie y medio en semifinales, aunque salieron derrotados esta tarde.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). Russia sees 38% rise in energy export earnings this year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Higher oil export volumes, coupled with rising gas prices, will boost Russia's earnings from energy exports to $337.5 billion this year, a 38% rise on 2021, according to an economy ministry document.

Staff (2022-08-18). Venezuela's Inflation in June Back Down to Single Digit After Reporting Delays. orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 17, 2022 ( The figures for GDP and trade balance, among others, have still not been updated by Venezuela's monetary authority for the whole of 2022, despite the fact that high ranked government officials including President Maduro himself hav…

_____ (2022-08-18). Community Prepares To Fight Old Growth Logging Project. popularresistance.org This morning, community members organizing with Cascadia Forest Defenders hung a 30 foot-wide banner across Highway 126 in the Willamette National forest in opposition to the proposed Flat Country old growth timber sale. The organizers are calling on the Willamette National Forest and the Biden Administration to drop the proposed timber sale in light of the significant impacts that it would have on the climate, drinking water, and community safety. The action comes less than six months after President Biden signed Executive Order 14072 on Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies, which…

_____ (2022-08-18). Brazil's Health Workers Vow To Save Public Healthcare In The Country. popularresistance.org Hundreds of health activists participated at the Free, Democratic and Popular Health Conference, organized by Frente pela Vida (Front for Life) on August 5 in Sà£o Paulo. Health workers, managers, social and political leaders, researchers and public health experts from various parts of the country discussed a health agenda for Brazil. The nation is currently facing challenges including the lack of funding for the Unified Health System (Sistema àönico de Saúde, SUS) and accumulated problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | The event was attended by former president and current presidential candidate Luiz…

TeleSUR, jaa, JGN (2022-08-18). Cuba declara duelo oficial por víctimas de incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Declaran imposible identificar restos óseos hallados en el área del incendio de grandes proporciones en la zona industrial de Matanzas, Cuba.

Cuba, Venezuela Solidarity Committee (2022-08-18). Sunday 8/28: Cuba Film Festival Fundraiser. indybay.org 2969 Mission Street, San Francisco…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, August 18.

Staff (2022-08-18). El dólar mediático: Un arma para la guerra económica contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la tarde del pasado miércoles 3 de agosto gran parte de los cubanos estaban sentados frente a sus televisores. Ese día se emitió una de las Mesas Redondas que más expectativas ha generado en el presente año. En esa emisión se anunció la apertura de las operaciones de un mercado oficial de divisas que iniciaría solo con la compra de dólares y otras monedas. La tasa central de cambio sería algo mayor que la establecida en la calle: 120 pesos por un dólar.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). All innocent Iranians imprisoned in US must be freed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary-General of Human Rights Office said Thu. America should put an end to the unjust detention of Iranian citizens and release them immediately.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). US says will take steps to counter China's activity in Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — The United States says it plans to adopt measures to counter China's military and economic activity around Chinese Taipei, amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

Labor Video Project (2022-08-18). Stop Discharges At Laguna Honda Hospital: Discharges = Deaths Say Labor, Community & Famil. indybay.org Labor and community activists as well as family members rallied at San Francisco Laguna Honda hospital to protest the deaths of 9 residents and patients who were discharged by London Breed's Department of Public Health management. Speakers discussed the drive for privatization and the corruption in government agencies that led to these murders.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). Iran condemns terrorist attack in Kabul mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Wednesday deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Kabul.

Staff (2022-08-18). La opinión gráfica: Héroes. cubadebate.cu Compartimos una caricatura de Raimundo Llerena dedicada a los bomberos que estuvieron en la primera línea para sofocar el incendio en la base de supertanqueros en Matanzas. Un homenaje también a los que murieron en este trágico suceso.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). At least 26 dead in Algeria forest fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — At least 26 people have been killed and dozens more injured in forest fires that have devastated northern Algeria.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). Flooding caused by heavy rain kills 16 in western China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the western Chinese province of Qinghai has killed 16 people, with an additional 36 missing local media have reported.

TeleSUR, JGN (2022-08-18). Selección femenina de Venezuela clasifica a Mundial de Béisbol. telesurtv.net El ministro de la Juventud y Deporte, Mervin Maldonado, dijo que con la victoria, Venezuela pasó a la semifinal del Premundial "y con esto consiguió su cupo al Mundial en 2023".

Staff (2022-08-18). Decreta presidente de la República duelo oficial en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Como tributo a los caídos en el cumplimiento del deber durante el incendio en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas, el presidente de la República de Cuba decretó Duelo Oficial, desde las 6 horas del 18 de agosto hasta las 12: 00 de la noche del día 19 de agosto.

TeleSUR -HIM (2022-08-18). Parlamentarios de Venezuela y México estrechan lazos de cooperación. telesurtv.net El intercambio de experiencias sobre principios de diplomacia y paz, fue el eje del encuentro entre parlamentarios venezolanos y mexicanos.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). More than half of American citizens do not support Biden's cu. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — More than half of Americans do not support Biden's foreign policy, polls have shown.

WSWS (2022-08-18). German Interior Minister Faeser wants to fight climate change activists "with all her might" wsws.org While right-wing extremist terrorist networks operate unhindered in Germany's state apparatus and are covered up by the highest authorities, federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (Social Democrats) has called for a fight against alleged "left-wing extremists" and young climate change activists.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-18). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, August 18.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-08-18). Irán reitera disposición a intercambiar prisioneros con EE.UU. telesurtv.net Cancillería iraní subraya que ha comunicado este interés a Washington a través de diversos canales.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-17). Ukraine: A Wake-Up Call for Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Boaventura de Sousa Santos It is becoming clear that US neoconservatives have succeeded in creating a warmongering, anti-Russian mood in Europe through an unprecedented information war. It is becoming clear that US neoconservatives have succeeded in creating a warmongering, anti-Russian mood in Europe through an unprecedented information war, the consequences of which will take some…

Staff (2022-08-17). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Villa Clara y Las Tunas muy cerca de las semifinales. cubadebate.cu Los Leopardos de Villa Clara y los Leñadores de Las Tunas lograron victorias este martes y parece cuestión de tiempo su pase a semifinales, al dominar con facilidad sus respectivos grupos, cuando apenas le restan cuatro juegos al calendario clasificatorio de este VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23. En la jornada se firmaron un par de lechadas.

Staff (2022-08-17). Béisbol femenino: Cuba venció a México y logró el boleto para el mundial. cubadebate.cu El equipo femenino de Cuba que participa en el clasificatorio panamericano de béisbol en el estado venezolano de La Guaira, derrotó esta tarde de miércoles a la selección de México 7-2, para asegurar su pase a la semifinal del torneo y uno de los cuatro boletos en disputa para el campeonato mundial. Fue la tercera victoria en cinco presentaciones.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran-EU trade increases by 34%: Eurostat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) — Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, in its latest report announced that trade between Iran and the European Union has increased by 34% in the first half of the year.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-17). Venezuela's Gold Dispute in UK Courts is a Battle for Sovereignty. libya360.wordpress.com Zoe Alexandra The people of Venezuela for the last several years have taken to the streets to reject sanctions, asset freezing, and coup attempts by the far-right. 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…

Anonymous103 (2022-08-17). Military Situation In Yemen On August 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 64 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | The Saudi-led forces attacked positions of the Islah Party in the Abr desert; | The Saudi-led coalition sent a new reinforcement to the city of Ataq; | The Saudi-led coalition sent a new reinforcement to the city of Seiyun; | French soldiers were reportedly deployed in the Belhaf port gas facilities; | Ansar Allah proposed…

TeleSUR (2022-08-17). Cuban Ambassador Praises French Association's Initiative. telesurenglish.net Otto Vaillant, Cuban ambassador to France, commented on its gratitude towards the Cuba Cooperation France (CubaCoop) association for its contribution to the country. CubaCoop recently donated 45 000 euros to support the severe accident in western Matanzas province. | RELATED: | The Cuban official met with the President of CubaCoop, Victor Fernandez. The session was celebrated at the headquarters of the Cuban Embassy in France. The associa…

____ (2022-08-17). PoWs symbol of resistance, patience, endurance: Pres. Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Commemorating the anniversary of return of prisoners of war to the Islamic homeland, President Ebrahim Raeisi said that prisoners of war are a symbol of resistance, patience, endurance and standing of the Iranian nation.

____ (2022-08-17). Final result of JCPOA revival depends on US reaction: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russia's representative in Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal Mikhail Ulyanov emphasized that final result hinges on how the US reacts to the last Iranian reasonable suggestions.

Staff (2022-08-17). Work in Vienna format on Iran nuke deal is at finish line. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Wed. that work on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the Vienna format is at the finish line, but not all issues have been closed yet.

____ (2022-08-17). VIDEO: 3 Iranian drones displayed at Russia's ARMY Expo 2022. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Three sophisticated Iranian drones including an attack drone were showcased at Russia's International Military-Technical Forum ARMY 2022.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-08-17). Iran negotiating team did their best to ensure Iran interest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russia's representative in Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal Mikhail Ulyanov said that Iranian diplomats did their best to ensure the interests of Iran in the talks.

Aaron Sowers (2022-08-17). Chicago activists demand justice as killer cop returns to work after 20-day suspension. liberationnews.org Despite Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommending Solano be fired for the fatal shooting of Alvarez on March 31, 2021, Police Superintendent David Brown disagreed with the punishment.

Joy D.M.R. (2022-08-17). Pro-Palestine activists demonstrate outside Sen. Shaheen's Manchester, NH office. liberationnews.org Two dozen people gathered in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire on Aug. 13 for a speak-out to express solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine.

Robert Inlakesh (2022-08-17). US Threatens Iran Again As Nuclear Deal Almost Reached. thelastamericanvagabond.com After a final proposal draft text for the revival of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal was presented to both the United States and Iran, the US has threatened Iran with further enforcement of sanctions. Iran has responded to the proposal by urging US flexibility. Despite US President, Joe Biden, pledging to revive the Iran nuclear

TeleSUR (2022-08-17). Investors Interested in Venezuela, Says President Maduro. telesurenglish.net "Investors from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, among other countries, have come to see lands in Venezuela and we have a business model to make an alliance," said Maduro in a speech broadcasted through the state-owned Venezolana de Televisión channel. | RELATED: | The President pointed out that the production will be for export and the domestic market. | "Let them come to produce 100,0…

TeleSUR (2022-08-17). Venezuela To Help Cuba Restore Oil Facilities Destroyed by Fire. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro ordered Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami and PDVSA Oil Company President Asdrubal Chavez to support the reconstruction of the fire-ravaged supertanker base in Matanzas. | RELATED: | "Cuba knows that it has our scientific-technical support and our engineers and workers… get in touch with the Cuban oil and energy authorities to start the design for the reconstruction of…

TeleSUR (2022-08-17). Colombia Approves Ambassador Appointed by Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuela announced that Colombia gave its approval to the appointment of former Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Plasencia as ambassador. | RELATED: | "We receive the approval of the Colombian government for the appointment of our colleague Felix Plasencia as ambassador to that sister nation," Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Minister Carlos Faria tweeted. | The Bolivarian minister described the Colombia…

Ana Perdigón (2022-08-17). Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega Lashes Out at President of Argentina re: EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Case. orinocotribune.com The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, criticized his Argentinian counterpart, Alberto Fernández, for following orders from the United States and for having the Venezuelan Boeing 747-300 detained in Buenos Aires, along with its crew. | During an event for the 42nd anniversary of the naval force, Ortega repudiated the Argentinian government for kidnapping Venezuelan brothers and sisters, only because the White House ordered it. | "They have kidnapped 11, 12 Venezuelan brothers because that is how the Yankees ordered it from Washington, and they wash their hands saying that it is a matter of justice," Ortega sa…

Atilio Boron (2022-08-17). Lawfare as an Imperialist Weapon: The Case of the Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón — Aug 16, 2022 | The subject relayed in the title is becoming more and more complicated. The Argentine "justice" system, through the actions of the federal judge of Lomas de Zamora, Federico Villena, and Federal Attorney Cecilia Incardona, is determined to retain the EMTRASUR plane and its crew in Argentina even at the price of violating the fundamentals of law (such as the presumption of innocence) to comply with the seizure order issued by US authorities. In this situation, the Argentine government can do very little now—I insist on now. If it had acted more quickly, as soon as the p…

Staff (2022-08-17). PSUV Bases to Elect Grassroots Speakers Starting This Weekend. orinocotribune.com In its weekly meeting, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) reviewed and defined organizational strategies for the profound renewal of grassroots leadership and support for the plans of the National Executive, such as the 1àó10 plan for Good Government, reported its President Nicolás Maduro. | "We have reviewed three lines of deep action and the renewal of grassroots leadership, which are a priority within the 3R.Nets," Maduro said. | The lines are: | ‚Ä¢ First: The 1àó10 plan for Good Government and the PSUV as the ruling party "and all the events that this implies, of cri…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-17). Travel chaos in London as fire breaks out at Bridge. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Huge blaze at London Bridge has caused travel chaos in the UK capital which has forced the major capital station to close down.

____ (2022-08-17). Bakhti becomes Iran's first woman to win medal in epee. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Azam Bakhti became the first Iranian woman to win a medal in epee.

Staff (2022-08-17). Presentan en el Sábado del Libro texto dedicado a Alberto Luberta. cubadebate.cu Este 20 de agosto de 2022, en el espacio Sábado del Libro se presentará el título, Quien bien te quiere… Las tres grandes pasiones de Alberto Luberta, de Caridad Martínez González y Jorge Antonio Piñero (JAPE), publicado por la Editorial EnVivo.

Staff (2022-08-17). España: Incendios forestales han afectado unas 11 mil hectáreas en solo tres días. cubadebate.cu Tres incendios forestales activos en la Comunidad Valenciana de España han quemado alrededor de 11.000 hectáreas en tres días, según comunicaron este martes fuentes nacionales ibéricas.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran's capital, Iraq's Karbala sign sisterhood agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran has announced that Tehran and Karbala have inked a sisterhood agreement.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran, Pakistan to boost trade cooperation: road minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi said that Iran and Pakistan will witness a development in trade relations with the implementation of the clearing mechanism.

TeleSUR -ysm- JL (2022-08-17). Trabajadores venezolanos marchan en apoyo al presidente Maduro. telesurtv.net La movilización celebra conquistas sociales, económicas y laborales de la Revolución Bolivariana en medio del ilegal bloqueo impuesto por EE.UU.

Staff (2022-08-17). Unidad cuatro de la termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos sincronizó al SEN. cubadebate.cu La unidad cuatro de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de la provincia de Cienfuegos, sincronizó al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) a las 20: 14 horas de este martes, luego de un necesario mantenimiento de 15 días. Tras la reciente entrada al SEN están aumentando la carga para llegar a los 120 megawatt.

Anonymous669 (2022-08-17). Prominent Syria Opposition Leader Assassinated In Daraa. southfront.org Syrian sheikh and opposition leader Fadi al-Asimy. Via Twitter. | On August 16, prominent sheikh and opposition leader Fadi al-Asimy was assassinated in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa. | Al-Asimy was reportedly shot and killed by a squad of assassins who were moving in a car and a motorcycle near a fuel station located in the outskirts of the town of Dael in the northern Daraa countryside. The assassins managed to flee the scene. | Opposition activists in Daraa accused t…

Staff (2022-08-17). En Matanzas: Seguir trabajando sin pausa y con rigor. cubadebate.cu En una jornada que analizó —y lo está haciendo con frecuencia diaria— la situación de la zona siniestrada, y en cuyo escenario trabajan sin descanso múltiples fuerzas, se supo que los trabajadores y especialistas de Cupet (Unión Cuba Petróleo) han estado enfrascados en precisar cada afectación del terreno dañado por el incendio de grandes proporciones.

Staff (2022-08-17). Marrero Cruz: La adaptación al cambio climático es cuestión de supervivencia. cubadebate.cu "Ratificamos la decisión de no escatimar esfuerzos en la lucha contra el cambio climático y por el desarrollo de nuestros países". Así afirmó el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, al intervenir en el diálogo de alto nivel de la Primera Reunión Regional de Jefes de Gobierno del Caribe, cita que se extenderá hasta el próximo día 18.

Staff (2022-08-17). American Airlines adquirirá aeronaves supersónicas capaces de transportar pasajeros dos veces más rápido que los aviones comerciales. cubadebate.cu American Airlines ha anunciado un acuerdo con el fabricante Boom Technology para adquirir 20 aviones supersónicos Overture, según un comunicado publicado este martes en la página web de la aerolínea estadounidense. Se espera que el Overture pueda transportar pasajeros dos veces más rápido que los aviones comerciales más veloces que se usan actualmente.

Staff (2022-08-17). Over 1 m ton of goods exported to Iraq via Mehran border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Some 1.1 million tons of goods have been exported through the Mehran border to Iraq in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), an official said.

John Wight (2022-08-17). The U.S. empire's undignified exit from Afghanistan—one year later. peoplesworld.org Empires advance and empires retreat, though not in circumstances of their own choosing—to paraphrase Karl Marx—and certainly never smoothly or without upending entire regions, countries, and societies in their wake. With this in mind, what unfolded in Afghanistan a year ago with the panicked withdrawal of U.S. forces to end Washington and its allies' 20-year …

Staff (2022-08-17). Cambios en la inversión extranjera y el comercio exterior, el próximo domingo en Cuadrando la caja. cubadebate.cu El domingo 21 de agosto conversaremos sobre las nuevas decisiones en el comercio mayorista y minorista, y el comercio exterior. øQué ha cambiado øQué problemas buscan resolver? øCuán revolucionarias son estas nuevas decisiones? øQué significa el monopolio estatal del comercio exterior y cómo entenderlo de cara a estas nuevas decisiones?

Staff (2022-08-17). Presidente cubano chequea las labores de recuperación en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El desmantelamiento de la estructura dañada por el incendio de grandes proporciones que estalló el pasado cinco de agosto en el Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas ocupa durante estas jornadas las labores principales de varios instituciones en el terreno, según se dio a conocer este miércoles en reunión dirigida por Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

TeleSUR, ysm, SH (2022-08-17). Embajador argentino reconoce secuestro del avión venezolano. telesurtv.net El embajador de Argentina, Oscar Laborde, aseguró que las relaciones bilaterales entre Venezuela y Argentina no se han dañado pese al incidente.

____ (2022-08-17). If all red lines met, Iran to be ready for final agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that if all Iran's red lines are observed, the country will be ready for the final agreement.

TeleSUR, gao, SH (2022-08-17). Venezuela apoyará reconstrucción de base petrolera en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Nicolás Maduro afirmó que Cuba no quedará solo bajo ninguna circunstancia, pues siempre contará con el apoyo de los pueblos del mundo.

Staff (2022-08-17). China strategic ally of Iran: Advisor to Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Advisor to Iran's Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati in a meeting with the Chinese envoy to Tehran said that China is a strategic ally of Iran.

____ (2022-08-17). Iranian nation not to forget US enmity, crimes, hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran Parliament Speaker said that the Iranian nation will never forget the enmity, breach of promise, crime, and interference of foreign powers, especially the US.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-17). Iran ease past Kuwait at Asian U18 Volleyball Championship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The national Iranian U18 volleyball team proved to be too strong for neighboring Kuwait in the Asian U18 Volleyball Championship on Wednesday.

Deweylaura (2022-08-17). The Communist view on community control of police. cpusa.org The murder of George Floyd at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing global rebellion brought to the fore the advanced demands of the Black freedom movement in the ongoing struggle for freedom, democracy, and equality. The abolitionist demands to "defund the police," that is, to divest from police departments (up to …

Staff (2022-08-17). Sayyari lauds Iran Army Navy's performance in free waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Deputy Chief of Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has praised Iran Army Navy's performance in free waters.

Staff (2022-08-17). Transit of over 591k tons of goods from border in Kermanshah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Parvizkhan border in Iran has registered the transit of 591,992 tons of goods in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), as compared to the same period last year, an official said.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-17). Iran ready for swift implementation of prisoner deal with US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kan'ani announced Iran's readiness to immediately implement the agreement with the United States on the prisoners.

Staff (2022-08-17). Estos son los ganadores del concurso por el aniversario de Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu El pasado 28 de julio, Cubadebate de conjunto con los servicios entuMovil de la División Habana de Desoft convocaron a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a un concurso donde sus participantes podrían demostrar sus conocimientos sobre nuestro sitio web. Se recibieron un total de 1293 SMS. Muchas felicidades a todos los ganadores.

Staff (2022-08-17). Mercado cambiario, un camino por recorrer. cubadebate.cu El mercado cambiario es el espacio donde se compran y venden divisas lo que permite conectar la moneda nacional y las monedas extranjeras. El precio mediante el cual se adquieren las divisas es lo que se conoce como tasa de cambio. La política cambiaria tiene como propósito principal influir sobre este precio y su estabilización en función de los objetivos de desarrollo económico.

Staff (2022-08-17). Envíanos una foto dedicada a las mujeres cubanas. cubadebate.cu 🎶 🎼 "Me han estremecido un montón de mujeres/Mujeres de fuego, mujeres de nieve", así canta Silvio Rodríguez en una de sus canciones. 📷 Esta semana La Tira de los lectores quiere resaltar a las mujeres cubanas, en ocasión de cumplirse un nuevo aniversario de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas.

Staff (2022-08-17). Convocan a los escritores cubanos a participar en el Premio Nacional de Poesía Adelaida del Mármol. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nacional de Poesía Adelaida del Mármol convoca a su XX edición, organizado por el Centro para la Promoción y Desarrollo de la Literatura Pedro Ortiz Domínguez, el Centro Provincial del Libro y la Literatura, y el sello Ediciones Holguín. Pueden participar todos los escritores cubanos con un libro inédito de tema libre y extensión comprendida entre 60 y 80 cuartillas…

Staff (2022-08-17). Kuwait upgrades ties with Iran in broader thaw. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — After six years of continued absence, Kuwaiti has sent an ambassador to Iran in a move that has been widely seen as the beginning of a thaw in broader Iran-Arab relations.

Staff (2022-08-17). Alberto Juantorena reportado de cuidado, según parte médico. cubadebate.cu El bicampeón olímpico Alberto Juantorena Danger, presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo, está reportado de cuidado en el más reciente parte médico, emitido al mediodía de este 17 de agosto. El martes se logró retirar el soporte ventilatorio y el paciente está respirando espontáneamente con oxígeno suplementario.

Staff (2022-08-17). Alistan nuevo ferry para servicios de cargas y pasajeros de la ruta Gerona-Batabanó (+Video). cubadebate.cu Brigadas de los Astilleros "CDC" en La Habana, alistan el nuevo ferry adquirido por Cuba para servicios de cargas y pasajeros en la ruta Gerona-Batabanó-Gerona. Al mismo tiempo, equipos especializados de obras Marítimas del Ministerio de la Construcción, asumen el dragado del canal que da acceso al Puerto de Batabanó, Mayabeque.

Staff (2022-08-17). Cuba reporta 72 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 16 de agosto, Cuba reportó 72 casos positivos a la covid-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas . Se encuentran ingresados un total de 597 pacientes, sospechosos 247 y confirmados activos 350.

Staff (2022-08-17). FM, Raeisi appoint new consulate general to Georgia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Hossein Zafarqassimpour was appointed as the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Batumi, Georgia.

TeleSUR- hvh (2022-08-17). Colombia da el beneplácito a embajador designado por Venezuela. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano señaló que es un "momento histórico que marca una nueva etapa en las relaciones diplomáticas".

TeleSUR, jaa, SH (2022-08-17). Cuba permitirá inversión extranjera para promover el comercio. telesurtv.net La ministra del Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez aseguró que Cuba cuenta con las condiciones para acoger estas nuevas medidas.

WSWS (2022-08-17). Amazon air freight workers stage walkout in California's Inland Empire in protest against low wages and lax safety. wsws.org The protest comes amid a rapidly-escalating growth of the class struggle, with Amazon and logistics workers increasingly joining other sections of workers protesting low pay and lack of safety at work.

TeleSUR-mcs- JL (2022-08-17). Presidente Maduro condecora brigada por combatir incendio en Cuba. telesurtv.net El reconocimiento reivindica el mérito sobresaliente de especialistas y técnicos que, desde el 7 de agosto, se mantenían prestando servicio en la provincia de Matanzas.

Staff (2022-08-17). Joint Economic Commission of Iran, Pakistan kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The 21st meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan began on Wednesday morning in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Staff (2022-08-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, August 17.

____ (2022-08-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, August 17.

TeleSUR- jaa- JL (2022-08-17). Presidente venezolano recibe cartas credenciales de embajadores. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano había recibido el pasado lunes en Casa Amarilla a los nuevos representantes de las cinco naciones.

Staff (2022-08-17). Científicos pronostican tormenta geomagnética y para este viernes. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Predicción del Clima Espacial de la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) de EE.UU. ha pronosticado para este 18 de agosto una tormenta geomagnética fuerte, de nivel 3 en una escala del 1 al 5, y una tormenta moderada, de nivel 2, para el día 19.

Staff (2022-08-17). Los Hijos de Pandora: Una historia de familias, paternidad responsable y masculinidades en transformación. cubadebate.cu Una telenovela concluye y otra comienza a dar señales de vida; una vida relativamente corta, pero que promete ser intensa y cargada de emociones, historias cotidianas y actores de probado talento entregados a sus roles. Los Hijos de Pandora llegará el próximo 22 de agosto para contarnos la historia de Raydel y sus tres hermanos.

Staff (2022-08-17). El tiempo: Lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde en gran parte del archipiélago. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la tarde con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la región occidental y en localidades del interior y sur desde Villa Clara y Cienfuegos hasta Santiago de Cuba, los que serán aislados en el resto del archipiélago.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran inks deal on creating international transport corridor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan signed the final additional protocol and agreement to establish an international transport and transit corridor under Ashgabat Agreement.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran wrestlers grab 4 medals in U20 World Championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iranian freestyle wrestlers have scooped one gold and three bronze medals in the U20 World Championships.

____ (2022-08-17). Iran's foreign trade grows 48% in 13th govt.: CBI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Statistics of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) showed that country's foreign trade in the first year of the 13th government under President Raeisi registered as unprecedented 48% growth.

Staff (2022-08-17). Mujeres al Sur: Originarias (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya está aquí el décimo tercer episodio del podcast cubano-argentino Mujeres al Sur. Está hecho con voces y sonidos característicos de algunos pueblos originarios de América Latina y dedicado a las mujeres de esas comunidades.

____ (2022-08-17). SNSC to review possible agreement in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that the SNSC will review the possible agreement and then report the opinion to the Parliament.

Staff (2022-08-17). Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación máxima de 550 MW en el horario diurno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu Se estima una afectación máxima de 550 MW en el horario diurno. Se encuentran fuera de servicio por averías las unidades 5, 6, 7 y 8 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad de la CTE Otto Parellada, la unidad 4 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 1 y 2 de la CTE Felton. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica (455 MW).

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-17). Gen. Bagheri hails development of IRGC navy in recent yrs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that IRGC Navy have made remarkable developments in the last decades, especially in last four years.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iranian intelligence forces arrest an international terrorist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The Ministry of Information said Wednesday that one of the most experienced and dangerous terrorists who carried out criminal acts in Syria and other neighboring countries was arrested and is now in custody.

Staff (2022-08-17). Maduro entrega reconocimiento a los bomberos que apoyaron en la extinción del incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reconoció la labor de los venezolanos que prestaron su apoyo a la extinción del incendio registrado en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Se le entregó de una réplica del sable victorioso de Carabobo e imposición de la Orden "Francisco de Miranda" al personal de bomberos de Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).

Staff (2022-08-17). Trece semanas consecutivas sin fallecidos por COVID-19 en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el Palacio de la Revolución sesionó este martes la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo del Gobierno, encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, donde se da seguimiento cada semana a la situación epidemiológica del país.

Staff (2022-08-17). Iran interaction policy with Taliban based on backing Afghans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi said that Iran's interaction policy with the Taliban is based on supporting the Afghan people.

T.J. Coles (2022-08-16). How Britain Fueled Ukraine's War Machine and Invited Direct Conflict with Russia. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2022-08-16). Arab World is on the Verge of a Very Important Transformation. journal-neo.org In the Arab world, the old balance of power has rapidly changed according to the famous proverb "all things are in flux", and Saudi Arabia with its architect Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) is increasingly coming to the fore. The Crown Prince is determined to lead and transform the entire Arab world …

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