Daily Archives: October 21, 2022

2022-10-21: News Headlines

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-10-21). Pretending To Seek Peace In An Unwinnable Proxy War: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | We should probably talk more about the fact that the US empire is loudly promoting the goal of achieving peace in Ukraine by defeating Russia while quietly The narrative that Russia can be defeated by escalating against it makes sense if you believe Russia can be defeated, but the US empire does not believe that Russia can be defeated. It knows these escalations are…

Staff (2022-10-21). øUna explosión nuclear en la atmósfera puede ser un arma efectiva para destruir satélites? cubadebate.cu Investigadores del Instituto de Tecnología Nuclear del Noroeste, en China, desarrollaron un modelo computacional que puede evaluar el rendimiento de armas nucleares antisatélite con un detalle y una precisión sin precedentes. La simulación sugiere que una ojiva nuclear podría crear una seria amenaza para los satélites si estalla a una altitud de 80 km sobre la atmósfera terrestre.

Friends of Cuba (2022-10-21). Thursday 11/3: The World Stand With Cuba! We Call On Nancy Pelosi: Let Cuba Live! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building (7th + Mission)…

Staff (2022-10-21). Hike in Iran export during Raeisi administration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Exporting a variety of goods has seen a paramount surge over the first half of the Iranian year which manifests the realization of the 13th government's high priority in its economic plans.

Staff (2022-10-21). Nueva planta de oxígeno medicinal prestará sevicios en 2024 (+Video). cubadebate.cu La inversión de la nueva planta de oxígeno medicinal que se construye en Granma prestará servicios a partir de 2024, según especialista de comunicación de la Empresa Gases Industriales y OxiCuba S.A. La entidad resolverá definitivamente situaciones complejas con el traslado del oxígeno medicinal hacia las provincias del oriente cubano.

Staff (2022-10-21). Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano comenzará este sábado. cubadebate.cu La I Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano comenzará este sábado con partidos en La Habana, Isla de la Juventud y Holguín, de acuerdo con nota emitida por la Comisión Nacional de Beisbol. Al momento de emitir esta información se ha confirmado que la logística general para el evento está garantizada. Se mantiene la celebración de 50 partidos para cada equipo.

Staff (2022-10-21). Concluye en La Habana la XV Feria Comercial Salud para Todos. cubadebate.cu Con la firma de 16 nuevos contratos y acuerdos comerciales por un valor de más de 45 millones de dólares concluyó hoy, en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana, la XV Feria Comercial Salud para Todos. En esta edición fue lanzada la Primera Feria Internacional de Turismo Médico y Bienestar, que contó con la participación de empresas de 28 naciones.

Staff (2022-10-21). Barcelona vence al Villarreal en el Camp Nou y recupera sus aspiraciones en la liga. cubadebate.cu 3-0 senteciado en apenas siete minutos de arreón pasada la media hora de partido. Después de que el Villarreal tuviera su oportunidad de darle un susto, el Baràßa se puso en plan arrollador y derrumbó todas las esperanzas de un submarino amarillo que pagó los platos rotos de la supuesta crisis azulgrana. Xavi cambió las piezas y su equipo le respondió.

Staff (2022-10-21). Sube el telón y comienza el XXVII Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana "Alicia Alonso" (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Entre aplausos y ovaciones del público, se inició este 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Cubana, el XXVII Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana "Alicia Alonso" que hasta el 13 de noviembre, será un espacio de confluencias entre reconocidos bailarines internacionales y del patio, formados en la escuela de ballet cubana.

Staff (2022-10-21). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprueba nuevos actores económicos (+PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación (MEP) aprobó este jueves 84 solicitudes de creación de actores económicos, de las que 83 son mipymes (78 privadas y 5 estatales) y una cooperativa no agropecuaria.Con esta decisión, suman 5547 los actores económicos aprobados desde que inició el proceso en septiembre de 2021.

Staff (2022-10-21). Cupet actualiza sobre situación de la gasolina en el país. cubadebate.cu La Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) actualizó este jueves sobre la situación de la gasolina en el país. Este mes los niveles de inventarios en el producto han sido bajos, provocando desabastecimiento en las redes de servicentros, siendo el servicio de la gasolina especial el más afectado. Hoy la refinería se encuentra operando y produciendo este combustible.

Staff (2022-10-21). Alpidio Alonso Grau: "En Cuba, Revolución y cultura son inseparables" cubadebate.cu "Aunque algunos no lo adviertan y no falten los que, incluso, lo niegan, hoy estamos sometidos a una guerra cultural feroz, de dimensiones colosales. Frente a esto, el rol de la cultura en la defensa de la nación es esencial. La cultura en el sentido más complejo y profundo, de toda la memoria y riqueza espiritual de este pueblo, de la cultura como una actitud. Ese es nuestro seguro de vida", aseguró el ministro de Cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso Grau, en entrevista a Cubadebate.

Staff (2022-10-21). øSe escucha música cubana en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Lamentablemente, las propuestas en algunos espacios públicos estatales y de gestión por cuenta propia se basan en canciones de pésimos textos, rozando la vulgaridad y la falta de toda norma de educación y respeto. En otros, no abunda nuestra matriz bailable y se consume de todo menos lo que verdaderamente, y en cuanto a códigos de cubanía se refiere.

Staff (2022-10-21). Embajada de Cuba en Washington conmemora Día de la Cultura Nacional. cubadebate.cu "Celebramos hoy el 154 aniversario de la entonación por primera vez de las notas del Himno Nacional, un hecho histórico (…) que marcó un punto de inflexión en el desarrollo de nuestra identidad como nación", dijo la jefa de la misión de Cuba en Washington D.C, Lianys Torres Rivera, al comenzar la actividad político-cultural este 20 de Octubre.

_____ (2022-10-20). Palestinians Observe General Strike To Honor Young Man Killed In West Bank. popularresistance.org Heeding a call from nationalist factions, Palestinians observed the one-day general strike on Thursday to pay homage to Udai Tamimi, who was gunned down during a reported firefight with the Israeli forces at the entrance of the West Bank settlement of Maale Adumim in the east of the holy occupied city of al-Quds on Wednesday. | Businesses, schools and different facilities shut down their doors in different areas of the West Bank and al-Quds. The strike also included public transportation. | Tamimi, 22, was wanted by the Israeli military after killing an Israeli soldier, identified as Noa Lazar, at a checkpoint ne…

_____ (2022-10-20). Tulsi Gabbard Left The Democrats, But She Isn't Helping The Left. popularresistance.org Tulsi Gabbard made headlines on October 11, 2022 with her announcement that she was leaving the Democratic Party. In her statement, Gabbard provided a litany of reasons for her decision. She condemned the Democratic Party for being under the control of an "elitist cabal" of warmongers that are driven by "cowardly wokeness" and who divide the people with "anti-white racism." Gabbard further decried the Democratic Party's support for "open borders" and its demonization of the police. The Democratic Party, according to Gabbard, has also weaponized the national security state against its opponents and brought the wor…

Staff (2022-10-20). Iran, Russia reject claims on using Iran drones in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Iran and Russia have rejected baseless allegations that Tehran supplied Moscow with a fleet of drones for use in the war in Ukraine.

Staff (2022-10-20). Delivering weapons to Russia against Ukraine baseless claim. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told EU foreign policy chief sending weapons and drones against Ukraine is not Iran's policy.

Kit Klarenberg (2022-10-20). Palestine Action activists walk free after another case bites the dust. electronicintifada.net Latest legal victory shows Elbit has something to hide.

Misión Verdad (2022-10-20). Guaidó Envoy Backs Up Bolsonaro After He Insults Venezuelans in Brazil. orinocotribune.com Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, during an interview with the Paparazzo Rubro-Negro podcast, insinuated that young Venezuelan women living on the outskirts of Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, engage in prostitution. The comment caused a stir to the point that the first lady of Brazil, Michelle Bolsonaro, and Damares Alves (PL), former minister and senator-elect for the Federal District, spoke out to try to minimize the embarrassment. | The first lady and the senator went to Sà£o Sebastià£o to meet with the leaders of the Venezuelan immigrant community—not to apologize, but to demand silen…

Staff (2022-10-20). Liga americana: Houston vence a New York Yankees con seguidilla de jonrones. cubadebate.cu El bullpen vuelve a costarle a los Yankees en la postemporada. Jameson Taillon fue a la par de Justin Verlander por las primeras cinco entradas, que terminaron empatadas, pero cuando llegó el turno de los relevistas, volvieron a fallar y Houston se llevó el Juego 1 de la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Americana, por pizarra de 4-2.

WSWS (2022-10-20). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Teachers across Europe continue widespread strikes over funding, pay and conditions, joined by mass walkouts by French high school students; Greek healthcare workers on 24-hour national strike over funding and staff shortages fear collapse of healthcare system under impact of winter flu and COVID; rail strikes over pay, pensions and job losses continue in the UK, with further strikes planned by postal and telecom workers; Iranian Haft Tappeh sugar factory workers join protests entering fifth week over death of Mahsa Amini; South Africa's Transnet workers' unions agree below-inflation deal to end two-week strike a…

Fvorinoco (2022-10-20). Venezuela Identifies Communities at Risk of Floods. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, Vice President of Planning Ricardo Menéndez indicated that cartography can help to provide preventative solutions and aid in organizing communities to asses their areas of risk and potential future threats from natural disasters. | Menéndez explained in an interview with VTV that work is currently being done in these areas to define recurring territorial problems, such as areas subject to flooding that may occur every five or ten years. | He added that these studies, carried out by the government, will allow the creation of early warning systems in the case of any threat, such as rising water leve…

Ana Perdigón (2022-10-20). Venezuela's Attorney General Initiates Investigation on 'Nazi Birthday Party'. orinocotribune.com Given the commotion caused on social media platforms by the celebration of a "Nazi birthday" in a restaurant in Caracas, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced this Tuesday, October 18, that the Public Ministry (MP) has appointed a prosecutor to investigate the incident, which could clearly be considered Nazi apologia. | Saab reported that he appointed the human rights prosecutor of the 94th national circuit to investigate the incident and those who were responsible for it. | He mentioned that the organizer of the "celebration" sat in a restaurant in Las Mercedes with groceries, clothing and ute…

Fvorinoco (2022-10-20). US Confirms Meeting in Washington with Venezuela's Unitary Platform. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, Brian Nichols, US undersecretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs, confirmed a meeting with members of the Unitary Platform, an opposition faction backed by Washington, to discuss matters of internal politics in Venezuela. | In a tweet, Nichols stated that the United States continues to support "a negotiated political and humanitarian solution, led by Venezuela," to end the crisis in the country. | "We continue to be a firm partner of the Venezuelan people in their quest to recover their democracy," read part of the message. | The day before, Reuters reported that the head of the Unitary Plat…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-10-20). Iran: The Revolution That Never Was. orinocotribune.com By Asa Winstanley Oct 16, 2022 | Don't Be Fooled: The CIA, MI6 And Mossad Are All Out To Impose Regime Change. | Iran has been in Western media headlines a lot recently — and as usual, it's for all the wrong reasons. | Despite the

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-10-20). Planting Angel Eggs On A Dying World. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of "Planting Angel Eggs On A Dying World": | Planting angel eggs on a dying world, | at the feet of billboards, | in the clearcut wastelands, | by the rivers of tears from Yemeni mothers, | under highway overpasses where defective gear-turners sleep, | shambling from crater to crater on tree stump legs | wailing whale songs and praying to unprofitable gods, | planting them in the ashes whispering | "May there be kindness, | may there be seeing, | may there be artist lovers who are each other's muse." | Dancing a doomed dance, | a dance of holy futility, | the dance of madmen, | the dance of…

Staff (2022-10-20). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, October 20.

Staff (2022-10-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, October 20.

Brett Wilkins (2022-10-20). Barrett Boots 'Nothingburger' Right-Wing Challenge to Biden Student Loan Cancellation. commondreams.org "Under any reading of precedent," said one legal reporter, "the Republican activists who brought this lawsuit have absolutely no right to challenge a single dollar of debt forgiveness."

Staff (2022-10-20). IRGC drill in Iran's Aras region continues for 4th day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces military drill at the north borders of the country entered its fourth day on Thursday.

Staff (2022-10-20). Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: "The world would be better without the blockade against Cuba" en.cubadebate.cu Transcript of the words of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in the presentation to the national and foreign press, of the update of the national report by virtue of resolution 75/289 of the General Assembly of the Nations Nations, entitled "Need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." (Period August 2021- February 2022)…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-20). Enemies seek to hinder Iran's scieneifc progress. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The IRGC commander said Thursday that the riots premeditated by the enemies were aimed at the stopping Iran's scientific progress.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-20). "We consider Armenia's security as Iran's security" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told his Armenian counterpart that "We consider the security of Armenia as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the security of the region."

____ (2022-10-20). UN chief saddened by loss of life in Venezuela floods, mudslides. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was saddened to learn of the loss of dozens of lives and damage to infrastructure in Venezuela due to floods and landslides resulting from the heavy rainy season and the impact of tropical storms.

Staff (2022-10-20). Amir-Abdollahian congratulates new Kuwaiti FM on his post. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated his new Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah upon his appointment.

Staff (2022-10-20). Canada imposes new anti-Iran sanctions in support of rioters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Canada imposed illegal sanctions on six Iranian individuals and four entities on Wednesday for alleged defending human rights.

Staff (2022-10-20). Raeisi congratulates winning world title by Iranian wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — In a message on Thursday, President Ebrahim Raeisi offered his congratulations to the Iranian nation on the winning of the the U23 World Championships by Iranian U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team.

Staff (2022-10-20). Iran condemns French police's brutality against protestors. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani slammed the brutality of the French police against the demonstrators and people who have been on strike in France recently.

Staff (2022-10-20). Arak city in Markazi province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — 20th of October is named Arak Day in Iran. The city is the capital of the Markazi province.

Staff (2022-10-20). Iran's FM to meet Armenian officials in Yerevan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is set to meet with Armenian officials during a visit to Yerevan.

Staff (2022-10-20). President Díaz-Canel receives the Deputy Secretary General of the UN. en.cubadebate.cu "It is a pleasure to receive you on this visit to our country, which marks another moment in the strengthening of Cuba's relations with the United Nations Population Fund," said the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and president of the Republic. , Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, welcoming Dr. Natalia Kanem, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations Organization and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund, who is in Havana, at the Palace of the Revolution responding to an invitation from the Cuban Government.

Staff (2022-10-20). "Security, peace, national interests our red line" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — The Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces said Thursday Iran's national security and interests are a red line hilighting the importance of the drill in northern borders.

Staff (2022-10-20). Iran's top diplomat arrives in Armenian capital for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Heading a political and parliamentary delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday evening arrived at the Armenian capital of Yerevan.

Staff (2022-10-20). Presentan a la Asamblea Nacional anteproyecto de ley sobre gestión administrativa. cubadebate.cu Entre los fines que pretenden alcanzarse con la aprobación de la propuesta destaca el cumplimiento de los preceptos constitucionales y dar continuidad al proceso gradual de creación de una cultura de control y prevención en las administraciones, con el fin de contribuir a la eficiente gestión administrativa.

Staff (2022-10-20). Venezuela: Avanzan las labores de recuperación tras alud en Las Tejerías. cubadebate.cu Autoridades del gobierno venezolano continúan desplegadas para supervisar el avance de las labores de recuperación en las zonas afectadas por las fuertes lluvias registradas en el estado Aragua, particularmente en Las Tejerías y El Castaño. El presidente Nicolás Maduro reiteró al pueblo de Aragua que cuenten con todo el respaldo y apoyo para lo necesario.

Staff (2022-10-20). Reportan dos heridos tras accidente casero con balita de gas en La Habana. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este miércoles, un accidente casero de escape de gas de una balita provocó una explosión que afectó la propia vivenda donde ocurrió el escape (ubicada en la calle Morrís #40, Calvario Fraternidad, Arroyo Naranjo) y algunas de las casas colindantes.

TeleSUR, MER (2022-10-20). Avanzan labores de recuperación en Las Tejerías y El Castaño, Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reiteró al pueblo de Aragua que cuenten con todo el respaldo "para lo que haga falta".

Staff (2022-10-20). Punto Deportivo: Desempeño de Cuba en el mundial de béisbol sub-23 (+Video). cubadebate.cu

Staff (2022-10-20). División de la Unión Europea desarrollará una cumbre crucial para hacer frente al "general invierno" cubadebate.cu

Staff (2022-10-20). Presentó Buena Fe el video de su nueva canción Café (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Buena Fe ha publicado recientemente en las plataformas digitales el video oficial de Café, la más reciente canción de la banda cubana, incluida en el nuevo álbum que lanzará la agrupación bajo el título de Morada…

Staff (2022-10-20). Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: "El mundo sería mejor sin el bloqueo contra Cuba" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En seis décadas, a precios corrientes, los daños acumulados por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba suman 154 217 millones de dólares, cifra exorbitante para una economía pequeña, sin grandes recursos naturales, insular y subdesarrollada como la cubana. Pero al valor del oro, es decir de la onza de oro, tomando en cuenta las depreciaciones, los perjuicios acumulados alcanzan la cifra enorme de 1 billón 391 mil 111 millones de dólares.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-10-20). Cuba denuncia que bloqueo de EE.UU. causa pérdidas por 15 millones de dólares diarios. telesurtv.net Cuba presentó su informe anual de cara a la presentación de la nueva resolución contra el bloqueo en la ONU.

Staff (2022-10-20). øCómo apoyarán las empresas aseguradoras a los productores agrícolas afectados por el huracán Ian? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Existe una escasa cultura de seguros en la sociedad y una baja percepción de riesgos en el sector agropecuario. Solo el 25% del sector agropecuario se encuentra asegurado, lo que significa uno de cada cuatro productores. Esto implica tener una estrategia comunicacional eficaz que explique las ventajas y beneficios de los seguros.

Staff (2022-10-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recibe a secretaria general adjunta de la ONU. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió este miércoles a Natalia Kanem, secretaria general adjunta de la ONU y directora ejecutiva del Fondo de Población de Naciones Unidas, en un encuentro en que se confirmaron las excelentes relaciones entre ambas partes.

_____ (2022-10-19). The Decision of OPEC+, the Anger of the USA and the Reactions of the Media in the Middle East. journal-neo.org The enthusiasm of some Americans to punish Saudi Arabia for voting in favor of the OPEC+ decision to cut oil production by 2 million barrels on October 5 in Vienna seems similar to the excitement associated with sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, according to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat. This is one of the opinions …

Staff (2022-10-19). Iran's export to EU sees 31% hike: Eurostat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The volume of Iran's export to the European Union (EU) has seen a 31 percent surge, Eurostat has reported.

Jason Ditz (2022-10-19). Iraq Rejects US Threats, Backs Saudis on Oil Production. news.antiwar.com Generations of warfare and propping up client states were supposed to give the US broad OPEC production is focused on profits, and the

____ (2022-10-19). EB patients endure painful suffering due to inhumane sanction. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that EB patients are suffering every day due to inhumane sanction.

Staff (2022-10-19). Tajikistan launches rail transit through Iran's territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The first freight train of Tajikistan began its journey to the destination of Turkey through territories of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran.

Staff (2022-10-19). Lenovo presenta una computadora portátil que extiende su pantalla hasta doblar su tamaño. cubadebate.cu Para romper el hielo en su evento Tech World, Lenovo compartió un video de un par de prototipos que aprovechan la capacidad de enrollarse de una pantalla OLED. Entre ellos, una computadora portátil que puede transformarse para doblar el espacio de la pantalla a demanda. Con esto se puede usar una pantalla más grande donde quiera que vayas.

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