Dave DeCamp (2022-09-02). Nuclear Deal Seems Unlikely as US Slams Iran's Response as 'Moving Backwards'. news.antiwar.com A revival of the Iran nuclear deal now seems unlikely as the US has characterized Iran's latest response in the EU-mediated negotiations Iran delivered the text early Friday morning Tehran time and "We are studying Iran's…

____ (2022-09-02). Iran submits views on US response to EU draft text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani announced on Friday that Tehran has sent its opinion on the US' response to an EU proposed draft text for the possible agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

____ (2022-09-02). US says it has received Iran's response via EU coordinator. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — After Iran sent its response to the European Union, the US State Department announced on Friday that it has received Iran's response through the EU Coordinator.

Staff (2022-09-02). Attorney General Saab Reports on Former PDVSA CFO's Confession Implicating Rafael Ramírez. orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported on the arrest of former PDVSA Vice President of Finance Víctor Aular for the embezzlement of $4.85 billion through a 2012 loan agreement. Saab reported that Aular has implicated former minister and PDVSA CEO Rafael Ramírez in the multi-billion dollar embezzlement scheme, alongside other PDVSA executives. | Saab stated that, in view of the information and evidence received from Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami indicating that Ramírez diverted billions of US dollars through a fictitious credit line using Administradora Atlantic 17107, C.A. as a front, tw…

____ (2022-09-02). Iran naval fleet clashes with pirates in Red Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — The 83rd fleet of the Iranian Army Navy Force has reported the clash with pirates in the Red Sea on Thursday.

____ (2022-09-02). Pres. Raeisi arrives in Khuzestan province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Khuzestan province on Friday morning for the inauguration of Ghadir water-supply project.

Staff (2022-09-02). Comercio Interior informa sobre distribución de productos normados para septiembre. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Comercio Interior informó que está garantizada la distribución de la canasta familiar normada correspondiente al mes de septiembre, con los per cápita vigentes, y se mantiene la venta controlada de chícharos, cigarros y productos de aseo. El Mincin ratifica que se cuenta con la harina para la elaboración del pan de la canasta familiar normada.

Staff (2022-09-02). Vale-No vale: Distribución de productos, gobierno electrónico e higiene en las playas. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate continúa con su sección Vale-No vale para reconocer, una vez más gracias a los comentarios y correos de los lectores, todo aquello que vale porque mejora nuestras vidas, desarrolla el país o nos hace mejores ciudadanos, y señalar también todo lo que no vale y merece ser cambiado.

Staff (2022-09-02). Envía Raúl mensaje a Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. cubadebate.cu Mensaje del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, a la Vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Estimada Cristina: Te traslado toda nuestra solidaridad y apoyo ante el vil atentado cometido contra tu vida, con la satisfacción de que has sobrevivido a este repudiable hecho. Con los mayores deseos de que te encuentres bien, te abraza, Raúl Castro Ruz.

Staff (2022-09-02). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde en las regiones occidental y oriental. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la tarde, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en occidente, así como en localidades del sur oriental, los que serán aislados en el resto del país.

Staff (2022-09-02). Tormenta tropical Danielle se intensifica: Este sistema sólo es de interés para la navegación. cubadebate.cu La tormenta tropical Danielle durante la tarde de hoy ha continuado ganando en organización e intensidad. Los vientos máximos sostenidos se han incrementado a 95 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, y su presión central ha descendido a 1005 hectoPascal.

Staff (2022-09-02). V Copa Mundial sub 15: °Cuba asegura un puesto entre los cuatro grandes! cubadebate.cu Con un trío de carreras a la hora de recoger los bates y las pelotas, el equipo cubano de béisbol que participa en la V Copa Mundial sub 15 dejó al campo a Puerto Rico 5-4, para mantener su invicto en la Superronda y asegurar un puesto entre los cuatro primeros lugares del orbe en la categoría.

Staff (2022-09-02). Intentan asesinar a Cristina Fernández. cubadebate.cu Un individuo intentó dispararle a la expresidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner este jueves por la noche, mientras la líder peronista saludaba a sus simpatizantes junto a su casa en el barrio porteño de Recoleta, durante la vigilia para apoyar a la referente del Frente de Todos, que se desarrolla hace 11 días.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-09-02). Ofrecen detalles sobre megafraude contra venezolana Pdvsa. telesurtv.net La trama de corrupción, ideada por el exministro de Energía y Petróleo, Rafael Ramírez, causó una pérdida de 4.8 millones de dólares.

Staff (2022-09-02). Biden arremete contra Trump y sus seguidores: "Representan un extremismo que amenaza los fundamentos" de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu El mandatario de EE.UU., Joe Biden, expresó este jueves, al ofrecer un discurso en el Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia en el estado de Filadelfia, que el expresidente Donald Trump y sus seguidores representan "un extremismo que amenaza los fundamentos" de EE.UU.

Staff (2022-09-02). Chapeando: øIndecente dijo? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En este podcast comentamos la discusión que han armado algunos en las redes, rasgándose las vestiduras, porque el presidente calificó de indecentes, acciones y expresiones de quienes eligen la violencia para protestar por las horas de apagón. øQué opinarán entonces de los que claman desde las plataformas anticubanas que linchen a las autoridades y "maten a los comunistas"?

TeleSUR -HIM (2022-09-02). Lula destaca solidaridad de Venezuela en lucha contra Covid-19. telesurtv.net El expresidente de Brasil criticó nuevamente la pobre gestión del Gobierno de Jair Bolsonaro en el enfrentamiento a la pandemia.

TeleSUR, mcs, MER (2022-09-02). Cuba confirma segundo caso de viruela símica. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias indicaron que el paciente es un hombre de 60 años de edad, quien llegó a La Habana el pasado 26 de agosto.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-09-02). Venezuela y Colombia trabajan en reabrir frontera común. telesurtv.net Este es uno de los pasos del proceso de normalización de las relaciones entre Bogotá y Caracas luego de la juramentación del presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro.

Staff (2022-09-01). Capturan a grupo de ucranianos que planeaban atentar contra la planta nuclear de Zaporozhie. cubadebate.cu "Tenían grandes cantidades de explosivos, armas pequeñas, lanzagranadas. Estaban muy bien preparados. […] Gracias al trabajo de investigación realizado, no solo se frustró el intento de atentado, sino que se detuvo al grupo, sin disparar ni un solo tiro", resumió el funcionario a la agencia TASS.

Dave DeCamp (2022-09-01). US Tells Iran Not to Link IAEA Inquiry on Uranium Traces to Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com The US told Iran not to link the revival of the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, with an inquiry into uranium traces at undeclared Iranian nuclear sites, The US and Iran have been engaged in EU-mediated JCPOA negotiations, and Tehran is currently reviewing Washington's response to a proposal on reviving the deal. According to the Axios report, under the draft deal, the JCPOA will be restored through stages. | One stage will be after 120 days after the US and…

Staff (2022-09-01). IAEA must stop political behaviors: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Saying that IAEA must stop political behaviors, the Iranian Foreign Minister noted that it is not acceptable to witness baseless accusations of IAEA again, after the return of all parties to the JCPOA.

Staff (2022-09-01). IAEA must withdraw from political behaviors: Amir-Abdollahian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Saying that IAEA must withdraw from political behaviors, the Iranian Foreign Minister noted that it is not acceptable to witness baseless accusations of IAEA again, after the return of all parties to the JCPOA.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-09-01). 'Peacemaker' of Death: This Ukrainian Website Threatens Hundreds of Thousands With Extrajudicial Killings — Some Are Americans. orinocotribune.com By Olga Sukharevskaya &#1 ; Aug 26, 2022 | Mirotvorets, which compiles lists of 'enemies of Ukraine', has been operating with impunity for eight years | For the last eight years, a group of publicly unknown activists in Ukraine have been compiling lists of 'enemies of the people' with impunity. Hundreds of thousands have been declared criminals without trial. | Among them are not only Russian citizens, but also Ukrainian opposition figures and bloggers, European politicians, and US citizens. At the very least, being added to this list is a stigma that makes life difficult in Ukraine, but it can also serve as just…

Staff (2022-09-01). Campeonato Mundial de Voleibol: El todo o nada ante Italia. cubadebate.cu Cuba enfrentará este sábado a Italia, uno de los más fuertes equipos del Campeonato Mundial de Voleibol, que paseó por la fase eliminatoria venciendo fácil a sus tres rivales, pues tuvo un solo set complicado, el tercero frente a Canadá, ganado por 39-37.

Staff (2022-09-01). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Villa Clara dio primero en el playoff final. cubadebate.cu Con una excelente concurrencia en contra dispersa por los graderíos del Guillermón Moncada, los Leopardos de Villa Clara impusieron su favoritismo y doblegaron a las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba 7-2 en ocho episodios, para salir delante en el playoff final de este VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23.

Staff (2022-09-01). US maximum pressure failed shamefully, leading nowhere. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Saying that US' anti-Iran maximum pressure failed shamefully and led nowhere, President Raeisi noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran is an invincible system and a power that will not surrender to the burden of domination.

Slorinoco (2022-09-01). Venezuela Evaluates Opportunities to Export Gas to Europe Through ENI & Repsol. orinocotribune.com Tarek El Aissami, Venezuela's minister of petroleum, reported that the country is evaluating opportunities to market gas abroad in partnership with the Italian company ENI and the Spanish company Repsol. | "We are now seeing the business opportunities that gas has, and how we can take advantage of this situation for the benefit of ENI and Repsol, and for the benefit of the Republic," said the Venezuelan official during a meeting with the press in the city of Caracas. | President Nicolás Maduro said last week that all signs indicate an impending crisis in Europe and the United States due to inflation, and in the e…

Nigel Bouvart (2022-09-01). Buffalo solidarity with Palestine. workers.org Buffalo Activists from Workers World Party, Democratic Socialists of America and Food Not Bombs gathered in Buffalo, New York, Aug. 24, in solidarity with Palestine against Israeli occupation and terrorism. Credit: WW PHOTO: Buffalo paper bureau Israeli occupation forces mounted an attack on Gaza earlier this month, wounding hundreds and . . . |

TeleSUR (2022-09-01). Israeli Occupation Forces Killed Two Palestinian Youth. telesurenglish.net Two Palestinians were killed on Thursday in two separate incidents during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry and eyewitnesses said. | RELATED: | The clashes broke out after an Israeli army force stormed the city to raid homes and arrest Palestinian activists. Young men threw stones at the Israeli soldiers, who opened fire to disperse the stone throwers. | Samer Khaled, 25, was killed a…

The Cradle (2022-09-01). Israel Bombed Aleppo and Damascus Airports in Pursuit of Iranian Plane: Report. globalresearch.ca

TeleSUR (2022-09-01). Pakistan Values Iran's Support During Devastating Floods. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Iranian counterpart Hosein Amir Abdolahian held a telephone conversation in which the parties discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, in particular the struggle of the Islamabad government against the worst monsoon rains in three decades, which have so far left more than 1100 people dead. | RELATED: | In this context, the Pakistani officials tha…

The New Arab (2022-09-01). UK Doubles Money Handed to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain via Secretive 'Gulf Strategy Fund'. globalresearch.ca

Cecilia Paz (2022-09-01). How Cuba treated me for COVID. liberationnews.org Cuba's socialist healthcare system is able to protect its citizens more effectively than U.S. capitalism's for-profit counterpart…

Staff (2022-09-01). Andean Community Looks for Revival as It Aims at Argentina, Chile and Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas, August 31, 2022 ( Colombian President Gustavo Petro said during the meeting, in his speech given in the context of his first inter…

TeleSUR (2022-09-01). Colombia and Venezuela Work on Reopening of Their Land Border. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro confirmed that technical task forces are currently working for the reopening of the Colombo-Venezuelan land border that has remained closed to vehicular traffic since 2015. | RELATED: | "We are taking firm steps for a progressive, productive, and happy opening of the 2,229 kilometers of border with Colombia. We are working in specialized technical work commissi…

TeleSUR (2022-09-01). Lula Highlights Venezuelan Solidarity in Fight Against COVID-19. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, presidential candidate Lula da Silva recognized the support provided by Venezuela to Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic's second wave. | RELATED: | At a campaign event held in Manaus, the Workers' Party leader thanked the Venezuelan authorities for sending oxygen tanks to that Amazon region. | "I want to take this opportunity to thank the Venezuelan Ambassador who sent oxygen to Manaus to save lives…

Staff (2022-09-01). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Sptember 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, September 1.

Staff (2022-09-01). 7th Summit of General Assembly of AhlulBayt World Assembly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) The 7th Summit of the General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly was kicked off on Thursday with the participation Iranian and non-Iranian guests in the Iran International Conference Center in Tehran.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-09-01). Iranian novelist, journalist Abbas Maroufi passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Iranian novelist and journalist Abbas Maroufi passed away at 65 in Germany.

Staff (2022-09-01). Iranian, Emirati FMs discuss strengthening bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister and his Emirati counterpart discussed strengthening bilateral relations and some regional issues over the phone.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-01). US Navy Foiled Iranian Attempt To Capture One Of Its Maritime Drones (Videos). southfront.org ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 30, 2022) Screenshot of a video showing support ship Shahid Baziar, left, from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy unlawfully towing a Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel in international waters of the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 30. (U.S. Navy photo) | On August 30, the United States Navy announced that it had prevented a support ship from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) from capturing an unmanned surface vessel (USV) operated by its 5th Fleet in the Persian Gulf.

Morning Star (2022-09-01). Saudi court sentences woman to 45 years in prison for social media posts. peoplesworld.org A Saudi court has sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for allegedly damaging the country through her social media activity, according to a court document obtained today. Little is known about Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, who hails from one of the biggest tribes in Saudi Arabia and has no apparent history of activism. …

Staff (2022-09-01). Iran, Lebanon to keep pursuing Imam Musa al-Sadr case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — The case of Imam Musa Sadr will be on the agenda of the diplomatic apparatus of Iran and Lebanon until reaching a clear result, the Iranian Foreign Minister said.

Staff (2022-09-01). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on September 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, September 1.

Staff (2022-09-01). Iran sportswomen make history in Islamic Countries Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Iran's female athletes made history in the latest Islamic Countries Games with remarkable achievements, proving that the hijab is not a restriction on the path to success.

Staff (2022-09-01). Iran ready to respond to threats at any level. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran enjoys enough defense products so that it is ready to respond to threats at any level.

Staff (2022-09-01). Iran has no restrictions in military coop. with Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that there are no restrictions on Iran's military cooperation with Pakistan regarding the lifting of the UN arms embargo from Iran.

Staff (2022-09-01). Raeisi felicitates Uzbek counterpart on Independence Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) — Addressing President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in a message, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi felicitated the Independence Day of Uzbekistan.

Staff (2022-09-01). Cuba se alista para una zafra pequeña, pero más eficiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez chequeó los preparativos para la zafra 2022 – 2023, que se iniciará a mediados de noviembre en 23 centrales de 13 territorios, los que "debemos lograr que sean eficientes, que cuenten con un nivel de recursos que garanticen una producción estable", indicó el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido.

Staff (2022-09-01). Septiembre es uno los meses más lluviosos en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Septiembre es uno de los meses más lluviosos en el país, aunque su impacto es inferior al de octubre, el más peligroso de la temporada ciclónica que va de junio a noviembre. De acuerdo con modelos del Centro del Clima, se estima que en occidente podrán caer 185.8 milímetros, en el centro 179.7 y en oriente 134.4.

TeleSUR- mcs- JL (2022-09-01). Cuba anuncia reinicio escolar para el 5 de septiembre. telesurtv.net El actual período lectivo terminará el próximo 19 de noviembre, para nueve días después iniciar el que se corresponde con el plan 2022-2023, el cual culminará en julio.

Staff (2022-09-01). Cantautora Lidis Lamorú ofrecerá este sábado gran concierto en "Arte en la rampa" cubadebate.cu La reconocida cantautora holguinera Lidis Lamorú cerrará el verano junto al carismático personaje Tito Reacciona en un gran concierto desde el popular espacio Arte en la Rampa este sábado 3 de septiembre con el auspicio de la Casa Discográfica y Editora Musical Bis Music.

TeleSUR-mcs- JL (2022-09-01). Irán y Rusia fortalecen relaciones en áreas estratégicas. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con ambas delegaciones, las naciones son aliados estratégicos que mantienen una cooperación comercial, económica, militar y política.

Staff (2022-09-01). Cuba: Factores de la compleja coyuntura económica en el primer semestre del 2022 (II). cubadebate.cu En primer lugar, no puede desconocerse que en todo el mundo el USD o el euro son monedas fuertes y actúan como monedas de refugio o reserva frente a monedas devaluadas, por lo que su venta al Estado en el mercado cambiario tendría que sostenerse con un estímulo muy fuerte para que tenga lugar realmente.

Staff (2022-09-01). Este viernes: Regresa La Pupila Afilada, con la música como protagonista. cubadebate.cu El espacio, que se desarrollará entre las seis de la tarde y las nueve de la noche, rendirá homenaje a la canción protesta, a la intérprete estadounidense Bárbara Dane y a los 50 años del Movimiento de la Nueva Trova.

Staff (2022-09-01). El tiempo: Calor, chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la tarde, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en occidente así como en localidades del interior y sur de centro y oriente.

Staff (2022-09-01). Tony àÅvila y el disfrute que provoca. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las actividades de Arte en la Rampa, se presentó Tony àÅvila y su grupo en el Pabellón Cuba. Tony es el vivo ejemplo de que se puede disfrutar sin dejar de pensar, bailar con la cabeza puesta, dirían por ahí. Reflexiones sobre la Cuba contemporánea, sobre economía, racismo, sobre la vida del cubano de a pie, se mezclan con la emoción del momento, la alegría, un trago…

TeleSUR- lvm, JL (2022-09-01). Presidente Maduro destaca crecimiento de economía multiproductiva de Venezuela. telesurtv.net "La economía rentista quedó derrotada, dejó en pie la economía real, productiva, y en este caso la economía agrícola", refirió el presidente Maduro.

Staff (2022-09-01). Venezuela y Colombia buscan reapertura progresiva de la frontera común. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, confirmó que su país y Colombia trabajan en comisiones técnicas para garantizar una reapertura progresiva, productiva y feliz de la frontera común. La frontera colombo-venezolana fue cerrada al paso vehicular desde 2015, política mantenida y reforzada por el expresidente colombiano Iván Duque desde 2018.

Staff (2022-09-01). Agradece Esteban Lazo resolución del parlamento ecuatoriano contra el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu El parlamento de ese país suramericano aprobó la víspera, por 75 votos a favor, el documento que ratifica la solidaridad y el apoyo a Cuba frente al cerco económico, comercial y financiero que mantiene Washington contra la mayor isla de las Antillas desde hace más de seis décadas.

Staff (2022-09-01). Guía de Negocios agrupa más de 370 mil actores económicos cubanos. cubadebate.cu La plataforma tiene entre sus novedades el clasificador único nacional para todas las formas de gestión económica, algo que no existía en Cuba y que permite buscar las instituciones de una manera más sencilla y homogeneizada.

Staff (2022-09-01). MINSAP informa sobre segundo caso de Viruela Símica en el país. cubadebate.cu Se trata de un ciudadano cubano, residente en Estados Unidos, de 60 años de edad, masculino, que arriba a Cuba el día 26 de agosto de 2022 por el aeropuerto internacional José Martí de La Habana, procedente de Miami, Estados Unidos. Durante el Control Sanitario Internacional en frontera no declaró problema de salud.

TeleSUR, hvh, JDO (2022-09-01). Canciller colombiano recibe cartas credenciales del embajador de Venezuela. telesurtv.net Con la entrega de las cartas credenciales se formaliza el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas bilaterales.

Andreína Chávez Alava (2022-09-01). Venezuela: Authorities Reveal Former Oil Minister Role in 'Unprecedented Robbery Scheme'. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami accused his predecessor Rafael Ramírez of bleeding the oil industry during his 12-year tenure.

_____ (2022-08-31). Iran Considers IAEA Demands 'Excessive'. popularresistance.org "We consider the IAEA's demands excessive because their implementation is impossible due to the sanctions," Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesman Behruz Kamalvandi said Tuesday. | The spokesman explained that the "Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions" law, approved in November 2020 by the Iranian Parliament, implies that the UN nuclear agency will have minimal oversight within the framework of safeguards mechanisms. | However, he said that if Westerners lift anti-Iranian sanctions and accomplish their commitments, Iran will also return to the original promises made under the 2015 nuclear deal, officia…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-31). Sri Lanka: The Struggle Continues. libya360.wordpress.com Rasika Ruwanpathirana Sri Lankan university students take part in a demonstration in Colombo on Aug. 18 Recent news of people overrunning the presidential palace in Sri Lanka, followed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing the country, took Western media by storm. What is not reported is the ongoing police repression by the current president, Ranil Wickremesinghe….

_____ (2022-08-31). Activists To Rally Against Renewed Logging In State Forest. popularresistance.org California – Community, environmental and tribal activists opposed to renewed logging in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest plan to rally in the forest Sunday and warn of potential civil disobedience in the future. | The notice comes in response to a Cal Fire announcement that tree cutting would resume as early as this week on at least one of four incomplete timber harvest plans in the Mendocino County forest. Those plans were recently revised to halt removal of the largest trees. | The return of logging crews ends an eight-month pause on tree removal that allowed state officials to start rethinking prioritie…

A Guest Author (2022-08-31). Portland movement celebrates Cuba. workers.org Maddi Johnson speaks at Portland's End the Blockade picnic, Aug. 28. By John Waller An Aug. 28 picnic organized by the Portland End the Blockade of Cuba Committee featured speakers, including this writer, who have just returned from Cuba as members of the Pastors for Peace Caravan. The speakers talked . . . |

A Guest Author (2022-08-31). Cuba solidarity activists restore mural. workers.org Cuba solidarity activists gathered Aug. 27 at the First Spanish Methodist Church, The People's Church in East Harlem, New York City, and then marched to the Dos Alas (Two Birds) Mural at 105th St. and Third Ave. The mural portrays Che Guevara, a leader of the Cuban Revolution, and Pedro . . . |