Monthly Archives: October 2022

2022-10-19: News Headlines

Leon Kunstenaar (2022-10-19). Bay Area Activists Demand California Senators Seriously Address Nuclear War Threat. indybay.org Nuclear war danger greatest since Cuban missile crisis sixty years ago…

Staff (2022-10-19). Germany should be embarrassed by its past behavior. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iran's chargé d'affaires in London reacted to the German envoy's baseless claims about Iran's arms assistance to Russia, saying that Germany should be embarrassed by its past behavior.

Staff (2022-10-19). Cuba solicita ser la sede del Mundial de Dominó 2023. cubadebate.cu Eric Gutiérrez Rodríguez, director de recreación física del Inder, informó que Cuba solicitó la sede del Campeonato Mundial de Dominó de 2023. "De nuestra propuesta salió el interés de que Varadero sea la venidera sede y que el número de participantes sea mayor que el campeonato organizado por República Dominicana, de unos 150 participantes".

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-10-19). Hiding Behind a Mask of Genteel Humanism, Canada's Prime Minister Sells Out His People to Corporate Interests and Eagerly Participates in U.S. Imperialistic Wars Around the Globe. covertactionmagazine.com Canadian liberal Prime-Minister Justin Trudeau surprised many with his ruthless suppression of the truckers protest in Ottawa last winter. But anyone who was surprised just hasn't been paying attention. [This article continues CAM's series on Canada and its ties to the U.S. empire.—Editors] Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (2015-present) gained notoriety last year for …

Staff (2022-10-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, October 19.

Staff (2022-10-19). New but familiar coach of Iran Team Melli in World Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The upcoming global sporting event in Qatar Cup will mark the third straight World Cup for Carlos Queiroz as Iran's head coach.

Editor (2022-10-19). Cuban Adjustment Act of US Still Privileges Cuban Migrants, Hurts Cuba. scheerpost.com Photo by By W.T. Whitney / "M

Staff (2022-10-19). UN envoy blasts foreign govts interference in Iran affairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN urged foreign governments and their embassies in Tehran not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs.

Staff (2022-10-19). Las excesivas tarifas que pagó el Servicio Secreto por quedarse en los hoteles de Trump. cubadebate.cu Cada vez hay más documentos que evidencian cómo la Organización Trump se vio altamente beneficiada por la presidencia de Trump durante los cuatro años del magnate en el poder. Uno de los beneficios llegó a través del hospedaje de cientos de funcionarios federales en las propiedades del mandatario, en ocasiones con cargos "exorbitantes".

Staff (2022-10-19). Con Filo: Política.com (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La tecnología, como toda obra humana, tiene un lado luminoso y un reverso oscuro. Sirve como vía para la comunicación instantánea desde cualquier parte del mundo, pero también se puede usar para desinformar. De deep fakes, granjas de bots y de los sospechosos habituales se habló este martes en Con Filo.

Staff (2022-10-19). Marco Rubio: El Padrino de Miami al que temen en la Casa Blanca. cubadebate.cu Rubio, en un acto electoral con vistas a las elecciones congresionales del próximo 8 de noviembre, efectuado en el "Museo Americano de la Diáspora Cubana de Miami", acaba de afirmar que la única razón por la que la administración Biden no ha regresado a las políticas de Obama hacia Cuba es porque "le tiene miedo al exilio cubano de la Florida".

Staff (2022-10-19). Messi sobre el Mundial de Catar: Francia y Brasil son favoritas. cubadebate.cu Messi es uno de esos futbolistas que están ansioso por disputar cada partido y más cuando este pudiera ser su último mundial, ya que tiene 35 años y más porque sabe que Argentina es una de las candidatas para el título. Sin embargo, para él, Francia y Brasil son las selecciones con mayor porcentaje de ganar por muchos factores que han ratificado su favoritismo.

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.

Staff (2022-10-19). Ola de frío polar provocará temperaturas de invierno esta semana en EEUU. cubadebate.cu Unas 70 millones de personas en EE.UU. sufren esta semana el frío polar resultado de una onda de baja presión que viene desde Canadá y empuja aire frío hacia el sur. La alteración del clima que se extenderá provocará caídas de temperatura por debajo de los 32 ∞F en algunas zonas. En algunos estados como Michigan y Wisconsin se espera nieve.

Staff (2022-10-19). øQué son las misteriosas "manchas azules" captadas por un astronauta en la atmósfera de la Tierra? cubadebate.cu El Observatorio de la Tierra de la NASA ha compartido una imagen de dos orbes azules que cuelgan misteriosamente en la atmósfera terrestre y que fueron fotografiados por un astronauta anónimo a bordo de la misión Expedición 66 de la Estación Espacial Internacional (EEI) mientras pasaba sobre el sudeste asiático.

TeleSUR, lvm, MER (2022-10-19). Gobierno de Venezuela presenta balance tras afectaciones por lluvias en el estado Aragua. telesurtv.net El Puesto de Comando Presidencial está activado las 24 horas del día para supervisar y establecer las estrategias para atender las afectaciones por las lluvias en el país.

Staff (2022-10-19). Serie Élite del Béisbol Cubano: Abanderado equipo Tabacaleros. cubadebate.cu El equipo Tabacaleros recibió, frente al estadio Cristóbal Labra de Nueva Gerona, la bandera que los acompañará durante la Primera Serie Élite del Béisbol Cubano, en representación de las provincias de Pinar del Río, Artemisa y del municipio especial de Isla de la Juventud.

TeleSUR- hvh, JCM (2022-10-19). Irán responde a recientes sanciones de la Unión Europea. telesurtv.net El portavoz de la Cancillería persa, Naser Kanani, afirmó que "pronto se aplicarán y anunciarán sanciones recíprocas".

TeleSUR, mcs, JCM (2022-10-19). Presidente cubano llama a globalizar la solidaridad. telesurtv.net El mandatario Miguel Días-Canel, agradeció el apoyo permanente a Cuba de la directora general de la OPS.

Staff (2022-10-19). Aliuska, una guerrera de Jagàºey a Pinar. cubadebate.cu Es una jefa que no solo manda, sino que es parte de la tarea. Nada de lo que cuenta es para ella heroico, aunque es la única mujer dentro de las casi 300 personas que han venido a apoyar esta tierra del occidente y se encuentran albergadas en la Escuela de Iniciación Deportiva (Eide) Ormani Arenado.

_____ (2022-10-18). Over 1,000 US-Backed 'Terrorist Bases' Spread Across Iraqi Kurdistan. popularresistance.org The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, says that — with the help of the US — the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) has become a "safe haven" for Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups that "pose a threat to Iranian national security." | "Today, there are 1,200 military camps [with] 3,000 armed terrorists operating against us," Bagheri claimed during a speech on 15 October. | He added that Iran continues to keep US bases in Iraq "under surveillance." "We know where the US bases are situated across Iraq, as well as the number of forces in them and the nature of their actio…

____ (2022-10-18). US says can't confirm reports of Iranian missiles to Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — The Pentagon said on Tuesday that it did not have information at this time to corroborate reports that Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface-to-surface missiles, along with more drones.

Staff (2022-10-18). 22 countries eye on purchasing Iranian drones. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution says that dozens of countries are interested in buying Iranian-made drones.

Staff (2022-10-18). Kremlin rejects rumors of using Iran drones in Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday rejected that Russian forces had used Iranian drones in the special military operation in Ukraine.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-18). World Armies Prepare for the Worst. libya360.wordpress.com Alexandre Lemoine Several armies are training to counter a nuclear and ballistic attack, knowing that the next great battle could take place at sea. Monday, October 17, several military exercises and maneuvers began in northern Europe, Lithuania, northwestern Iran, South Korea, as well as an active phase of exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-18). German FM issues ultimatum on Ukrainian territories. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said that the West should not settle for any peace agreement that would result in Ukraine losing territory to Russia.

Staff (2022-10-18). Ukraine moves to cut diplomatic ties with Iran over claim. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — The media reported that the foreign minister of Ukraine has proposed to the president of his country to cut ties with Iran.

____ (2022-10-18). Iran ready to negotiate with Ukraine to resolve ambiguities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to negotiate with Ukraine to resolve ambiguities.

Bruce Lerro (2022-10-18). Are Socialists Going to Let Neoliberals Define Fascism? dissidentvoice.org Orientation The linear political spectrum is bankrupt! How does it explain why socialist China is making alliances with capitalist Russia and even with fundamentalist Saudi Arabia? Why is it that so-called socialist Social Democrats support imperialist United States rather than socialist China? Why is it that right-wing fundamentalist states like India and Brazil are supporting …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-10-18). Why US Is Cut Up With OPEC's Decision To Cut Output. orinocotribune.com By Prabhat Patnaik Oct 15, 2022 | It is being seen as having geopolitical significance involving a cooling off in US-Saudi relationship, as well as impacting US elections. | What is called OPEC+, the 13 members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) together with 11 other petroleum exporting countries led by Russia, decided on October 5 to cut their oil production by two million barrels per day, starting from November. | The US had been pressing OPEC not to take this decision. There had been hectic lobbying by the US to prevent this outcome, and several visits by top US officials to Sau…

Laith Fadel (2022-10-18). Deteriorated U.S.-Saudi relationship opens door for Republicans. america.cgtn.com For years, Saudi Arabia and the United States were close allies in the Middle East, with the latter serving as the premier arms dealer to the Gulf Kingdom. But since the Kingdom's surprise announcement detailing how OPEC+ members, including Russia, agreed to cut oil production …

Staff (2022-10-18). Iran-Russia SWIFT-like financial system to be launched soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — The Russian trade representative in Iran says that during the meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of Iran and Russia, the two sides will agree to launch a SWIFT-like system for bilateral banking relations.

Staff (2022-10-18). Russia reacts to to possible European sanctions against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman reacted to the possible European sanctions against Iran, describing it as an attempt to divert public opinion from the issue of sabotage in the Nord Stream gas pipelines.

PACBI (2022-10-18). Uruguay National Football Team Will Not Hold World Cup Training in Apartheid Israel. bdsmovement.net

Brett Wilkins (2022-10-18). Activists Say Fossil Fuel Interests Have Declared 'War on Africa's Sustainable Future'. commondreams.org "We reject the fossil fuel industry's drive to expand in Africa when African people are suffering from the climate impacts of the industry," said one campaigner at a protest outside the Africa Energy Week conference in Cape Town.

Staff (2022-10-18). Unconventional war against Cuba: What are its most recent manifestations? en.cubadebate.cu Unconventional warfare has evolved over time. In a work on strategic intelligence, written in 1948 by Sherman Kent, a professor at Yale University, it would be defined that from then on wars, influenced by the United States, would be unconventional. Other theorists have also referred to this concept, according to Elio Perera Pena, a researcher at the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI). Speaking at the Round Table, the expert pointed out that the United States conceptualized this type of war through the terminology dictionary of the Department of Defense.

Kwjorinoco (2022-10-18). 'If You Are Poor, Don't Even Show Your Face Around Here': Gringos Speak Their Mind about the Diaspora. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández Oct 18, 2022 | A very semantically assertive tweeter recently wrote that all the new United States regulations for Venezuelan nationals aspiring to live in ths US can be summed up in one phrase: "Poor Venezuelans are not accepted." | As is often the case, reality sounds more real when it is expressed with extreme crudeness, as this audacious translator of gringo bureaucratic verbiage did. That is the naked truth. The rest is euphemism, dissimulation, circumlocution or—as we say in the tropics—pure bullshit. | What has happened is that both the US authorities and many Vene…

Vanessa Beeley (2022-10-18). My interview with RT on the West's weaponisation of 'womens rights' to destabilise Iran. thealtworld.com

Staff (2022-10-18). Enemy angered at Iran's self-sufficiency in military field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — "Our enemies are angry and saddened by the self-sufficiency of the armed forces and the technological achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iran Armed Forces.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2022-10-18). The Cuban Adjustment Act still privileges Cuban migrants to the U.S. but hurts Cuba. peoplesworld.org "Maybe if you had printed more about the operation, you would have saved us from a colossal mistake," President John F. Kennedy berated New York Times editor Turner Catledge. The Times and the U.S. media generally had glossed over widely-known preparations for the Bay of Pigs attack in April 1961. Catledge had removed the revealing …

Staff (2022-10-18). Iran calls for boosting Tehran-Doha economic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezaei says that the economic cooperation between Tehran and Doha in different sectors should be increased to an excellent and impressive level.

Staff (2022-10-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, October 18.

Staff (2022-10-18). Riots comes under control by intelligence, security agencies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Referring to the latest situation of the developments in the country, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said that the riots in the country have been controlled by intelligence and security agencies.

Staff (2022-10-18). 53K liters of smuggled fuels seized in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized a vessel carrying thousands of liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-18). Iran wins 2nd gold at U23 World Wrestling C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Iman Mohammadi won the second gold medal for Iran in the U23 World Wrestling Championships underway in Spain.

Staff (2022-10-18). Gharibabadi reacts to EU new sanctions on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — In reaction to the EU's new sanctions, an Iranian judiciary official says that the EU has once again put up a pathetic charade by claiming to be defending human rights by imposing sanctions on those safeguarding security.

____ (2022-10-18). Iran's FDI in mining, industrial sector hits $382mn in H1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — The total volume of foreign investment approved in the mining and industrial sector in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year in 1401 (from March 21 to Sep. 22) hit $382.4 million.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-18). Child labor commemoration ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — A ceremony was held at Tehran Milad Tower hall to mark National Children's Week as well as the national Unity Week which marks the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet with the participation of nearly 1,000 children.

____ (2022-10-18). Iran exporting saffron to 65 countries in world: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — The Vice President of the Association of Saffron Producers and Exporters of South Khorasan said that Iran's high-quality saffron is currently exported to 65 countries in the world.

Staff (2022-10-18). Blinken says US would continue backing riots in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Repeating baseless claims against Tehran, US Secretary of State Antony John Blinken promised that Washington would continue to stand by the rioters.

Staff (2022-10-18). Iran lady bags gold in jewelry-making contest in Switzerland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — An Iranian lady has received a gold medal in the latest edition of the jewelry-making contest held in Switzerland, an official said.

____ (2022-10-18). Iran uses all capacities to establish peace in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that his country uses all its capacities for restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and also well-being of people of this country.

____ (2022-10-18). Iran exporting 5.5 tons of caviar to 33 foreign countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Minister of Agriculture said that the country currently exports 5.5 tons of caviar to 33 countries of the world, showing a considerable hike as compared to the same period of last year.

WSWS (2022-10-18). US and Mexico begin mass deportation of Venezuelan migrants. wsws.org The actions of the Biden administration, which claims to be a lighthouse for democracy and human rights, can only be described as tossing human beings across the border like trash.

Staff (2022-10-18). Saudi coalition sought chaos in Yemen: Al-Houthi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Abdul-Malik Badruldeen al-Houthi, the leader of the Yemeni Ansraullah movement has said that the Saudi-led aggression coalition attacked government buildings in Yemen with the aim of stirring up chaos in the country.

Staff (2022-10-18). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, October 18.

Staff (2022-10-18). Seized plane crew in Argentina released, heading to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry Nasser Kan'ani on Tuesday announced that the Iranian crew members of the seized plane in Argentina were released and are heading to Iran.

Staff (2022-10-18). Iran NW prov. exports over 838K tons of goods. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iran's northwest province has exported over 838.5 thousand tons of commodities during the current Iranian year, a provincial official said.

Staff (2022-10-18). Exhibition in Doha opportunity to expand exports to Qatar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran International Exhibitions Company said on Tuesday that Iran's Exclusive Exhibition in Doha is a good opportunity to expand exports to Qatar.

Staff (2022-10-18). Designan a Leonardo Rivera Mena primer secretario del Comité Municipal del PCC en San Juan y Martínez. cubadebate.cu Al frente del territorio, por decisión del Buró Provincial del Partido (PCC) fue designado con carácter provisional el compañero Leonardo Rivera Mena, quien es miembro de este organismo de dirección. Rivera Mena, acumula experiencia en la dirección política, con tránsito por diferentes responsabilidades en la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en el nivel municipio y provincia.

Staff (2022-10-18). Gonzalo Higuaín: Se acabó el sueño. cubadebate.cu El delantero argentino Gonzalo Higuaín abandonó el campo por última vez el lunes, poniendo fin a una ilustre carrera que lo vio ganar títulos en España e Italia y llegar a la final del Mundial de Brasil-2014 con la Albiceleste. El último partido de Higuaín fue una derrota 3-0 de su equipo, Inter Miami, ante New York City FC en los playoffs de la MLS, acabando con cualquier esperanza que tenía de retirarse con otro trofeo.

Misión Verdad (2022-10-18). With Help from Iran, PDVSA Restarts El Palito Refinery. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, October 16, the Iranian oil minister, Javad Owji, reported on the start-up of the El Palito refinery in Venezuela, after completing its total restoration. | The Iranian official explained, according to Al Mayadeen, that the refinery located in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, now has the capacity to process some 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. | The restoration contract agreed to between the two countries, for an amount of $114 million dollars, signed between the company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the National Petroleum Engineering and Construction Company of Iran, has been completed.

Staff (2022-10-18). No descuidar ninguna actividad en las labores de recuperación. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó un nuevo encuentro de trabajo este lunes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, para dar seguimiento a las labores de recuperación en los territorios afectados por el paso del huracán Ian.

Staff (2022-10-18). El deporte cubano ya tiene un Proyecto de Desarrollo Local. cubadebate.cu El pasado sábado en la Universidad de las Ciencias y la Cultura Física y el Deporte Manuel Fajardo se lanzó oficialmente el Proyecto de Desarrollo Local Deporte Total, ante la presencia de varios campeones cubanos y personalidades de la cultura. El presidente del nuevo PDL, Doctor Aldo Ernesto àÅlvarez, y el rector de esa casa de altos estudios, Silvano Merced, firmaron un convenio de colaboración deportiva.

TeleSUR, JGN (2022-10-18). àöltimos cinco tripulantes del avión de Emtrasur salen de Argentina. telesurtv.net Luego de cuatro meses retenidos ilegalmente en Argentina, finalmente los últimos cinco tripulantes de Emtrasur, dos venezolanos y tres instructores iraníes, ya retornan a Venezuela.

TeleSUR, jaa, JDO (2022-10-18). Presidente Maduro visita El Castaño tras afectación por lluvias. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento habían desplegados en la zona 300 efectivos de seguridad y se espera que durante la noche de este lunes lleguen a 1000.

TeleSUR, lvm, JDO (2022-10-18). Designan nuevo ministro de Energía y Minas en Cuba. telesurtv.net Le serán asignadas nuevas responsabilidades a Liván Arronte Cruz, quien se desempeñó como ministro del sector desde 2019.

Staff (2022-10-18). Falleció el artista de la plástica Juan Moreira. cubadebate.cu El destacado artista de la plástica Juan Moreira perdió los colores de la vida e inició su trayecto hacia la memoria histórica cubana, al fallecer hoy en La Habana a la edad de 83 años. Como un rayo que arremete sin previo aviso llegó la noticia de su muerte, informó el Ministerio de Cultura, al tiempo que se hizo eco de las palabras de elogio difundidas por el pintor y crítico Manuel López Oliva.

TeleSUR, ysm, JDO (2022-10-18). Presidente de Venezuela inspecciona labores de recuperación en Las Tejerías. telesurtv.net El mandatario Nicolás Maduro ratificó su apoyo a los habitantes y comerciantes en las acciones de recuperación de la comunidad afectada.

Staff (2022-10-18). Fallece María Salud Ramírez Caballero, Mamá Coco, a los 109 años. cubadebate.cu La mujer que inspiró al personaje de Mamá Coco en la celebre película Coco, producida por los estudios Pixar y ganadora del Oscar en 2017 a mejor cinta de animación, falleció este domingo, informaron autoridades mexicanas. Doña María había cumplido 109 años en septiembre pasado y murió en su pueblo natal de Santa Fe de la Laguna.

Staff (2022-10-18). Heavy Rains in Venezuela: Flash Flood Wreaks Havoc in Maracay, 3 Dead (+President Maduro Visits the Area). orinocotribune.com Caracas, October 17, 2022 ( Las Delicias, a mostly wealthy neighborhood in the north of Maracay, was heavily affected by the flash floods. These events have increased fear among Venezuelans, as torrential rain…

_____ (2022-10-17). US Rehearses Dropping Nuclear Bombs In Europe. popularresistance.org On Monday, the NATO military alliance will hold a training exercise, known as Steadfast Noon, in which US B-52 bombers and F-16 fighters will simulate dropping atomic bombs over Europe amid a deepening nuclear standoff with Russia. | The training exercise comes just ten days after US President Joe Biden warned of a nuclear "apocalypse," saying the risk of nuclear war is the greatest since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. | "This is the exercise that practices NATO's nuclear strike mission with dual-capable aircraft and the B61 tactical nuclear bombs the US deploys in Europe," wrote Hans Kristensen of the Federat…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-17). EU Warns Iran of More Sanctions Over Alleged Arms Supplies for Russia. news.antiwar.com EU ministers on Monday agreed to sanction Iranian officials over their alleged roles in cracking down on protesters inside Iran and warned of more potential sanctions if they can prove Tehran has provided Russia with drones for its war effort. Ukraine's capital and other areas in the country were struck by Russian kamikaze drones known …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-17). The New Pattern of International Economy and Politics is Conducive to the Development of World Socialism. libya360.wordpress.com The International Manifesto Group (IMG), a discussion group of academics and activists in which Friends of Socialist China participates, held an online symposium on Sunday October 16 to mark one year since the launch of its manifesto, Through Pluripolarity to Socialism. Joining an impressive line-up of speakers, Professor Cheng Enfu, a leading academician at the Chinese Academy of…

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran hopes EU adopts reasonable behavior, policy towards it. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Referring to the European Union's attempt to impose sanctions against Iran, the Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the Union adopts reasonable behavior and policy towards Iran.

____ (2022-10-17). Tulsi Gabbard Dares to Challenge Washington's War Machine. transcend.org 13 Oct 2022 – Tulsi Gabbard's rapid transformation from rising Democratic star to demonized outcast–culminating this week with her decision to leave the party–has exposed the one thing on which every powerful person in Washington agree: war is good. The former presidential candidate has shown that opposing regime-change policies is the one taboo that the ruling class will not tolerate.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-17). Iran: The Revolution that Never Was. libya360.wordpress.com Asa Winstanley Self-proclaimed leader of the Iran protests Masih Alinejad meeting with former CIA director Mike Pompeo in 2019. (US State Department) 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…

____ (2022-10-17). Iran: The Evolving Symbols of Protest. transcend.org 14 Oct 2022 – The themes of the protests are shifting from the restrictions on women to the clerical regime itself. Ayatollah Khamenei is aged and not well. There is no obvious replacement should he die. The situation in Iran merits to be watched closely.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-17). Bomb explosion in Mali kills 2 UN peacekeepers, injures 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — The United Nations has said a mine blast in Mali has killed two UN peacekeepers and injured 4 more.

____ (2022-10-17). Why the US Imprisoned Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab. transcend.org

Adriaan Alsema (2022-10-17). Why Venezuela's role in Colombia's peace talks could become a problem. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is taking a major risk by resuming peace talks with ELN guerrillas in Venezuela. Petro's peace commissioner Danilo Rueda announced earlier this month that the neighboring…

Staff (2022-10-17). El equipo de Ancelotti gana el clásico ante un Baràßa arruinado por su defensa. cubadebate.cu El informe forense del partido revelará con claridad que el Baràßa murió por falta de intensidad defensiva y el Madrid ganó por inteligencia táctica y pegada. También porque aún no hay centrocampistas que les tosan a Modric y Kroos. El alemán fue el jefe del Clásico. Se jugó a lo que quiso él.

Staff (2022-10-17). Sistema de Naciones Unidas dona planta potabilizadora de agua para damnificados del huracán Ian en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Este equipo móvil será trasladado a Pinar del Río para atender las necesidades urgentes de agua y saneamiento de la población más afectada por el paso del huracán Ian y permitirá a las autoridades del país poder desplazarla para llevar hasta 15 000 litros de agua tratada por día hacia las comunidades que más lo necesitan.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-17). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela evalúa recuperación de Las Tejerías. telesurtv.net Constató la marcha de los trabajos de reconstrucción en compañía del embajador de Portugal en Venezuela, João Pedro de Vasconcelos Fins do Lago.

Staff (2022-10-17). Roof slab of a building collapses in Old Havana. en.cubadebate.cu At 7: 10 a.m. This Monday a roof slab collapsed in a room of the building located at Sol No.466 between Egido and Villegas, in Old Havana, which caused the death of a girl. The detached element in the three-story building affected the lower room, reports journalist Daniela Gutiérrez, from Canal Habana. Immediately, local and provincial authorities moved to the scene along with firefighters, ambulance and the Ministry of the Interior. The follow-up of the actions carried out at the scene of the events continues and the population will be informed in a timely manner. | Los extractos son resúmenes opcionales de tu co…

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2022-10-17: News Headlines

Contributing Writers (2022-10-17). On the West's On-Going Support for ISIS/ Commentary by Vanessa Beeley. marktaliano.net RIP heroes from Mhardeh special Defence Forces cleansing the Badia desert (east of Homs) of ISIS cells and mines. The vehicle hit a buried mine, left by US backed ISIS terrorists. Martyrs Ibrahim Habib Najm, Ahmed Hamad AlDarwish, Saber Mohammed Hussein. 5 more soldiers were injured. READ MORE: Empire Destroys Women's (and all rights) in …

_____ (2022-10-17). To what limit could US-Saudi relations deteriorate? journal-neo.org The White House's recent policies in the Middle East show that the United States is increasingly losing ground in the region every day. The recent visit of US President Joe Biden to Saudi Arabia was undeniable proof of this. In fact, this is happening to the US not only in the Middle East, but everywhere. …

____ (2022-10-17). Ruling parties in DPRK, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba congratulate CPC on landmark national congress. ecns.cn Calling the week-long congress a landmark event, the four parties spoke highly of China's achievements over the past decade under the leadership of the CPC, and expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation with the CPC in the future.

Pepe Escobar (2022-10-17). The Thin Red Line: NATO Can't Afford To Lose Kabul and Kiev. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar Oct 12, 2022 | Russia will not allow the Empire to control Ukraine, whatever it takes. That's intrinsically linked to the future of the Greater Eurasia Partnership. | Let's start with Pipelineistan. Nearly seven years ago, I showed how Syria was Damascus had rejected the — American — plan for a Qatar-Turkey gas pipeline, to the benefit of Iran-Iraq-Syria (for which a memorandum of understanding was signed). | What followed was a vicious, concert…

Leon Kunstenaar (2022-10-17). Bay Area Activists Demand California Senators Seriously Address Nuclear War Threat. indybay.org Nuclear war danger greatest since Cuban missile crisis sixty years ago…

____ (2022-10-17). Biden's Broken Promise to Avoid War with Russia May Kill Us All. transcend.org 11 Oct 2022 – The US and NATO's escalating war with Russia in Ukraine has raised the danger of nuclear war to a level that even President Biden has compared to the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. How Biden and his allies have taken fateful decisions to keep escalating this war.

____ (2022-10-17). Parties from around world laud congress. ecns.cn The ruling parties of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Laos and Cuba have sent their congratulations to the Communist Party of China on the opening of the 20th CPC National Congress.

Staff (2022-10-17). IV Copa Mundial sub 23: Países Bajos hundió a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano categoría sub 23 que participa en la IV Copa Mundial de béisbol, cayó esta madrugada ante Países Bajos con pizarra final de 3-2, en partido celebrado en el Don-Lio Stadium de Taipéi de China. A pesar de mostrar cierta mejoría ofensiva en esta jornada, los discípulos de Alain àÅlvarez no pudieron evitar la derrota.

Staff (2022-10-17). Saluda Cuba desarrollo del XX Congreso del Partido Comunista de China. cubadebate.cu Con motivo de la celebración del XX Congreso del Partido Comunista de China, el Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba envió un mensaje de felicitación a la nación asiática, en el que resalta la trascendencia política de este importante evento y las excelentes relaciones interpartidistas.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran hopes EU adopts reasonable behavior, policy towards it. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Referring to the European Union's attempt to impose sanctions against Iran, the Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the Union adopts reasonable behavior and policy towards Iran.

____ (2022-10-17). Tulsi Gabbard Dares to Challenge Washington's War Machine. transcend.org 13 Oct 2022 – Tulsi Gabbard's rapid transformation from rising Democratic star to demonized outcast–culminating this week with her decision to leave the party–has exposed the one thing on which every powerful person in Washington agree: war is good. The former presidential candidate has shown that opposing regime-change policies is the one taboo that the ruling class will not tolerate.

Fight Back (2022-10-17). University of Washington students rally for reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Sixty people gathered on the University of Washington campus, October 16, to rally for reproductive rights. Called by Progressive Students Union (PSU), this protest was in response to the national call to action by Students for a Democratic Society. | "While it's important to get educated on these issues, it is also important to take action!" declared Anjali Sinha of Progressive Student Union. Local labor organizers, activists and students at the University of Washington echoed this call and gave ways to get involved. | "Police budgets increasing while our rights are rolled back is a disturbing tren…

____ (2022-10-17). Why the US Imprisoned Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab. transcend.org

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran's prison fire death toll rises to eight: Judiciary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Some four prisoners in Evin prison who were injured following clashes between inmates and fire on Saturday died last evening despite medical care.

Peter Boyle (2022-10-17). Video: Rally in solidarity with the feminist uprising in Iran. greenleft.org.au Hundreds at a rally in Martin Place were urged to keep organising solidarity actions with the feminist uprising in Iran that have now run for a month following the death in custody of Kurdish woman Jina/Zina Mahsa Amini. Peter Boyle reports.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran wins bronze medal in ISFF Cairo 2022 World C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — The Iranian women in the ten-meter rifle match received the bronze medal of the 2022 ISSF Shooting World Championship Rifle/Pistol – Cairo, Egypt.

Staff (2022-10-17). Iran to host next Caspian Sea littoral states summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the next summit of Caspian Sea littoral states is scheduled to be held in Iran.

____ (2022-10-17). Iran: The Evolving Symbols of Protest. transcend.org 14 Oct 2022 – The themes of the protests are shifting from the restrictions on women to the clerical regime itself. Ayatollah Khamenei is aged and not well. There is no obvious replacement should he die. The situation in Iran merits to be watched closely.

Staff (2022-10-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, October 17.

Staff (2022-10-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, October 17.

____ (2022-10-17). EU Borrell consults with Iran FM on European inmates in Evin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell announced on Sunday that he has talked with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on the situation of prisoners in Evin Detention Center, especially European prisoners.

____ (2022-10-17). Our Shared Addiction to Empire. transcend.org If the Columbus myth has been thoroughly discounted, what is it that causes us to continue closing the banks, stopping the mail, and marching in parades on a Monday around October 12 each year?>

Staff (2022-10-17). Un tributo indeterminado y anual a la naturaleza. cubadebate.cu Ante la destrucción que nos ocasiona un huracán que ha pasado recientemente por Pinar del Río y Artemisa cabe preguntarnos: øUsamos todo lo que se sabe para evitar esos daños? øSomos previsores y contamos con los huracanes en el momento de hacer cualquier obra, plantación o instalación rural o urbana?

Staff (2022-10-17). El equipo de Ancelotti gana el clásico ante un Baràßa arruinado por su defensa. cubadebate.cu El informe forense del partido revelará con claridad que el Baràßa murió por falta de intensidad defensiva y el Madrid ganó por inteligencia táctica y pegada. También porque aún no hay centrocampistas que les tosan a Modric y Kroos. El alemán fue el jefe del Clásico. Se jugó a lo que quiso él.

Staff (2022-10-17). El tiempo: Lluvias en zonas del interior y sur de las regiones central y oriental. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en gran parte del archipiélago y se nublará principalmente en ocasiones en zonas de la costa norte central y oriental, con aisladas lluvias. En la tarde se nublará en gran parte del territorio nacional, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en zonas del interior y sur de la mitad oriental, siendo aislados en el resto del país.

Staff (2022-10-17). Aerolínea venezolana Conviasa inicia vuelos regulares a Cuba con frecuencia semanal. cubadebate.cu La aerolínea Conviasa de Venezuela comenzó este domingo los vuelos regulares a Cuba, con una frecuencia semanal. Conviasa saldrá todos los sábados desde el estado venezolano de Falcón a las 11: 00, hora local, con arribo previsto en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana a las 14: 00.

Staff (2022-10-17). Hablemos de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación. cubadebate.cu En los últimos años se ha retomado en Cuba con insistencia a nivel social la utilización de los términos Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (CTI). Existen indicaciones claras de Gobierno al respecto y todos los organismos de la Administración Central del Estado, empresas, administraciones locales y otras dependencias manejan en sus planes estas tres categorías, aunque en muchos casos sea más por disciplina, que por comprensión.

Staff (2022-10-17). Fidel hace 60 años: Con vistas al futuro, la única, la verdadera, la definitiva solución, es la formación masiva de médicos. cubadebate.cu øDónde está la verdadera y la definitiva solución del problema, dónde? Con vistas al futuro, la única, la verdadera, la definitiva solución, es la formación masiva de médicos. Y la Revolución tiene hoy fuerzas y tiene recursos y tiene organización y tiene hombres — °hombres!, que es lo más importante— para comenzar un plan de formación de médicos en las cantidades que sean necesarias.

Staff (2022-10-17). Dos hombres que amenazaron por TikTok con matar inmigrantes en EEUU enfrentan juicio. cubadebate.cu Dos estadounidenses que amenazaron a través TikTok con matar inmigrantes en la frontera de Estados Unidos y México 'para recuperar este país' y además realizar ataques en Washington enfrentan cargos criminales. Bryan Perry, de 37 años, y Jonathan O'Dell, de 32, tuvieron su primera audiencia en una corte del estado de Missouri.

Staff (2022-10-17). Esta tarde, Mesa Redonda "Comenzando la semana" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El XX Congreso del Partido Comunista Chino, la segunda vuelta electoral en Brasil y la guerra en Ucrania serán los temas de análisis en la Mesa Redonda de este lunes, la cual contará también con su habitual sección La Esquina, dedicada a valorar la contienda electoral en Estados Unidos.

TeleSUR, SH, JGN (2022-10-17). La historia me absolverá: El histórico discurso de Fidel Castro. telesurtv.net Durante este alegato, el líder de la Revolución expuso el programa político y social del futuro Gobierno revolucionario en Cuba.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-17). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela evalúa recuperación de Las Tejerías. telesurtv.net Constató la marcha de los trabajos de reconstrucción en compañía del embajador de Portugal en Venezuela, João Pedro de Vasconcelos Fins do Lago.

Staff (2022-10-17). Instituto de Ciencias Básicas y Preclínicas Victoria de Girón: 60 años de salud para el pueblo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Corría el año 1962 y cerca de la mitad de los médicos cubanos habían abandonado la mayor de las Antillas para establecerse en Estados Unidos, temerosos por los cambios de una Revolución que recién comenzaba. Ante ese panorama, se hacía imprescindible formar médicos de manera masiva, por lo cual Fidel fundó el 17 de octubre de 1962 el Instituto de Ciencias Básicas y Preclínicas (ICBP) Victoria de Girón, centro pionero en la formación de estudiantes de Medicina y Estomatología durante el proceso revolucionario e institución rectora en la enseñanza de las ciencias básicas en Cuba.

Staff (2022-10-17). Don Navarro o cómo rendir tributo al primer maestro del ron cubano. cubadebate.cu Havana Club Don Navarro es un homenaje póstumo al primer Maestro del ron de Cuba. "Fue una selección colectiva. Buscábamos un perfil sensorial que representara el carácter de quien fuera nuestro guía. Escogimos varias bases, entre ellas la creada por Navarro y que dio pie al nacimiento de los rones extra añejos", cuenta el líder actual del Movimiento.

Staff (2022-10-17). Cuba reporta dos nuevos casos de COVID-19 y ningún fallecido. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este domingo 16 de octubre, se encuentran ingresados 53 pacientes, sospechosos 36 y confirmados activos 17. En el día en Cuba para la COVID-19 se realizaron 1 515 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas dos. No se reportan pacientes graves ni críticos confirmados en los Cuidados Intensivos del país.

Staff (2022-10-17). Unión Eléctrica: Afectación de 1 050 MW en horario diurno y 1 329 MW en pico este lunes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico de este lunes una disponibilidad de 1 941 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit de 1 259 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 329 MW en este horario, de ellos 60 MW por los daños ocasionados por el huracán Ian.

Staff (2022-10-17). Sistema de Naciones Unidas dona planta potabilizadora de agua para damnificados del huracán Ian en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Este equipo móvil será trasladado a Pinar del Río para atender las necesidades urgentes de agua y saneamiento de la población más afectada por el paso del huracán Ian y permitirá a las autoridades del país poder desplazarla para llevar hasta 15 000 litros de agua tratada por día hacia las comunidades que más lo necesitan.

Staff (2022-10-17). Anticorrupción y seguridad alimentario-energética lideran agenda de Partido Comunista chino. cubadebate.cu La lucha contra la corrupción y la garantía de seguridad alimentaria y energética son puntos de máxima prioridad para el Partido Comunista de esta nación asiática, confirmaron representativos de varios departamentos de la mencionada organización política cuyo XX Congreso Nacional comenzó a sesionar en plenario desde este 16 de octubre.

TeleSUR, JCM (2022-10-17). Restablecen el orden en una prisión de Teherán tras incendio. telesurtv.net El centro de medios del poder Judicial indicó que el incendio estalló en uno de los talleres de sastrería de la prisión de Evin en la capital de Irán.

TeleSUR, MER (2022-10-17). ONU: 17 millones de yemeníes sufren inseguridad alimentaria. telesurtv.net Más de dos tercios de toda la población, alrededor de 23,4 millones de personas, requiere ayuda humanitaria en Yemen.

Staff (2022-10-17). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este lunes 17 de octubre. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 17 de octubre en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2022-10-17). Nancy Pelosi afirmó quererle "partir la cara" a Trump durante el asalto al Capitolio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Espero que venga. Quiero partirle la cara por entrar sin autorización en el Capitolio. Quiero partirle la cara, y después ir feliz a la cárcel". Así se expresó la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi, el 6 de enero de 2021, cuando una turbamulta de seguidores de Donald Trump asaltó el Capitolio. La persona a la que Pelosi se refería era Donald Trump.

Staff (2022-10-17). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 17 de octubre de 2022. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2022-10-17). Lula y Bolsonaro, candidatos a la presidencia de Brasil, se enfrentan en debate televisivo previo a la segunda vuelta. cubadebate.cu El expresidente y candidato presidencial Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Partido de los Trabajadores) y el actual mandatario y aspirante a la reelección, Jair Bolsonaro (Liberal), sostuvieron este domingo el primero de sus debates televisivos cara a cara previos a la segunda vuelta de las elecciones en Brasil.

Staff (2022-10-17). Se desploma losa de cubierta de un edificio en La Habana Vieja. cubadebate.cu

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-17). Venezuela iniciará un plan para recuperar empresas afectadas por deslave. telesurtv.net Se han identificado 23 empresas afectadas en Las Tejerías. Gobierno Bolivariano dispondrá financiamiento para su recuperación.

_____ (2022-10-16). Iran: The Revolution That Never Was. popularresistance.org Iran has been in Western media headlines a lot recently — and as usual, it's for all the wrong reasons. | Despite the media hype about a "revolution" coming to Iran, events over the last month have a distinctly counter-revolutionary whiff about them. This is clearly the case, despite the fact that there are no doubt legitimate grievances with the Iranian government to be had. | But the Western media, almost without exception, always follows the line of Western governments and intelligence agencies. | The very same agencies that have been working to overthrow the Iranian government for decades (and which car…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-10-16). Tulsi Gabbard Leaves Democratic Party: Says It Has Been Taken Over By "An Elitist Cabal of Warmongers Dragging Us Closer to Nuclear War" covertactionmagazine.com Former Hawaii Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has left the Democratic Party, saying that it has been taken over by an "elitist cabal of warmongers" who are "dragging us ever closer to nuclear war." On her podcast on October 11, Gabbard recalled that, when she decided to run for the Hawaii State House …

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran to build nuclear-propelled ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iranian parliament members have drafted a plan to develop the peaceful usage of nuclear technology in building a nuclear-propelled ship by the Iranian calendar year of 1420.

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran to attract mn tons freight transit in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran's active transport diplomacy in the region and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have increased transit through Iran's territory from Russia and Central Asian counties toward the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf countries.

Anonymous669 (2022-10-16). Russia To Receive Ballistic Missiles, More Drones From Iran — Report. southfront.org Zolfaghar ballistic missile. Source: Tasnim News, via Wikipedia. | Russia will receive precision-guided ballistic missiles as well as addition shipments of combat and suicide drones from Iran, The newspaper said that new weapons are meant for use in Ukraine. Russia has been conducting a special military operation in the country for nearly eight months now.

____ (2022-10-16). Iran eyeing Russia's $20bn lucrative pharmaceutical market. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said the ground is ready for Iranian companies following the withdrawal of Western companies from Russia's big pharmaceutical market.

Staff (2022-10-16). Russia to host 16th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Energy Comm. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The 16th edition of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Energy Commission is slated to be held from October 29 to November 1 in Russia.

Anonymous669 (2022-10-16). Iran Will Supply Russia With 'Arash-2' Heavy Suicide Drones. southfront.org A handout picture provided by the Iranian army on May 28, 2022 shows Arash-2 suicide drone in an underground base at an unknown location in Iran. | Iran is set to supply Russia with a shipment of Arash-2 suicide drones which can hit targets thousands of kilometers away, several Iranian news channels on Telegram reported on October 15. | Very little is known about the Arash-2, which have a range of around 2,000. The warhead of the Arash-2 is said to be heaver then those in Iran's Shahed-131 and 136…

Staff (2022-10-16). La reunificación de Taiwán es prioridad para China, asegura Xi Jinping. cubadebate.cu El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, aseguró este domingo que la nación asiática perfeccionará el principio de Un país, dos sistemas aplicado en Hong Kong y Macao, mientras persistirá en la reunificación de Taiwán y neutralizará cualquier intento de separatismo.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-16). Sullivan Says Biden Will 'Methodically' Re-evaluate Relations With Saudi Arabia. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Sunday said that President Biden will "methodically" re-evaluate relations with Saudi Arabia in the wake of OPEC's decision to slash oil production by 2 million barrels per day. The Biden administration has vowed "consequences" for the Saudis, but no concrete steps have been announced. Sullivan told CNN that possible …

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran too strong to surrender to US cruel sanctions, threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran is too strong and steadfast to surrender to the US cruel sanctions and absurd threats, the spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in reaction to Biden's interventionist claims in support of recent riots.

Anonymous767 (2022-10-16). Military Situation In Yemen On October 16, 2022. southfront.org The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 49 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | The Saudi Arabian delegation met with a number of prisoners of the Saudi-led coalition in Sana'a | Yemen's Presidential Council dismissed Sheikh Amin Al-Akimi, the governor of Mansour Hadi's government for Al-Jawf province, from his post | Seven STC members were killed and two others were injured as a result of a bomb…

Scorinoco (2022-10-16). Attorney General of Venezuela Provides Details on Fight Against Human Rights Violations. orinocotribune.com At an October 14 press conference held at the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic in Caracas, the attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported that so far in 2022, 533 officials and 20 private collaborators have been charged for human rights violations in the country. | Attorney General Saab highlighted that this figure is the highest in the last five years and is more than double the number of indictments made in 2021. He added that since he took charge as the attorney general, a total of 1,463 people have been charged for committing abuses and violations in the domain of human rights.

Staff (2022-10-16). Venezuela Arrests US Citizen Linked to Colombian Paramilitary Terrorists. orinocotribune.com

Ana Perdigón (2022-10-16). Venezuela Opposition Primaries to Be Held in June 2023, Reuters Says. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan opposition primary elections may be held in June 2023, as reported by In an article published this Friday, October 14, Reuters reported that the far-right section of the Venezuelan opposition agreed to hold primary elections to elect a single candidate for the 2024 presidential elections, by the end of June 2023. | Allegedly, the decision was made by the leaders of this political sector…

Ana Perdigón (2022-10-16). According to Reuters: Opposition Primaries to Be Held on June 2023. orinocotribune.com The opposition primary elections may be held on June 2023, as reported by In an article published this Friday, October 14, it was reported that the far right section of the Venezuelan opposition agreed to hold primary elections to elect a single candidate for the 2024 presidential elections, by the end of June 2023. | Allegedly, the decision was made by the leaders of this political sector of Venezuela's…

Tim Anderson (2022-10-16). "U.S. used all means to try to weaken, divide Iran" thealtworld.com Tim Anderson says it is very well known by now that various US administrations have done all they could to attempt to weaken and divide Iran. | Iran slams Biden's support for riots as intervention in state matters | Iran's Foreign Ministry reacting to comments by the US president over the wave of riots in the country, calling them meddlesome. | The ministry's spokesman says Joe Biden is supporting rioters in the tradition of U-S officials, a move he's described as fishing in troubled waters. Nasser Kan'ani says Biden is frustrated by years of futile action against Iran, adding that his interventions and expres…

Staff (2022-10-16). 776k tons of goods exported from Ilam prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Over 776,000 tons of goods were exported from Ilam province in the first six months of this Iranian year of 1401 (March 21-Sep 22), as compared to the same period last year, an official said.

Staff (2022-10-16). Enemies unable to Syrianize Iran: military advisor to Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — A senior military advisor to the Leader of Iran Brigadier Gen. Amir Hatamai said that the recent riots in the country were incited by the enemies but they failed to get Iran engaged in crises they created in other countries.

Staff (2022-10-16). Parl. Fact-Finding Committee reports on Mahsa Amini's case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) —Iranian Parliament's Fact-Finding Committee in its latest report on late Mahsa Amini's case said that any assault and battery has not been reported during the transfer and deployment of the late at the venue of Morality Police.

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran tests Bavar-373 air defense system at 300 km range. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard announced the initial tests of the Bavar-373 air defense system at a range of 300 kilometers.

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran, Eurasian union to start free trading in near future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) says that free trade with the Eurasian Economic Union will probably be implemented from the next Iranian year 1402 (Starting from March 21st, 2023).

Staff (2022-10-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, October 16.

____ (2022-10-16). Iran to hold exhibition in Qatar amid preparations for WC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The Exhibition of Capabilities and Achievements of Iranian Companies will be inaugurated as the 2022 Qatar World Cup approaches.

Staff (2022-10-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, October 16.

____ (2022-10-16). Angered by Iranian nation's progress, US incites riots. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that Americans are angered by innovative and creative moves by the Iranian nation, and they feel joy and happiness about shortcomings or problems as well as insecurity in Iran.

____ (2022-10-16). Iran not to tolerate presence of 3k terrorists behind borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that presence of 3,000 terrorists having a bomb-making center behind the borders is intolerable and Iran will harshly confront them.

Staff (2022-10-16). Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign MoUs to boost bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia and South Africa signed some Memoranda of Understanding to boost the bilateral ties between the countries.

____ (2022-10-16). Saudi-led coalition launches massive attack on Yemen Hudaydah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — News sources on Sunday reported that attacks of the Saudi-led coalition on Yemen's Al Hudaydah are still continuing.

Staff (2022-10-16). IRGC Ground Force to hold military drill in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces will hold a military drill in the general area of the Aras region in the north of East Azarbaijan province of Iran.

Staff (2022-10-16). Iran opposing foreign forces deployment in Caucasus region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister termed the presence of foreign forces in the Caucasus as a common concern of the countries of the region, emphasizing Iran's opposition to the deployment of any foreign forces in the region.

Staff (2022-10-16). Judicial official visits Evin Prison compound after fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — Iran Deputy Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary of Human Rights Office Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday paid a visit to Evin prison to inspect the situation of inmates after the fire in the Tehran -based major prison.

Juan Cole (2022-10-16). Revolt at Notorious Facility That Holds Political Prisoners as Iran Protests Enter 5th Week. commondreams.org Demonstrations were also held by youth in Tehran, Ardabil, Kermanshah, Hamadan, Rasht, Karaj, Isfahan, and several cities in Iranian Kurdistan.

Staff (2022-10-16). IV Copa Mundial sub 23: Grand Slam de Corea dejó tendido en el campo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Un jonronazo con bases llenas del jardinero Seunghwan Song en la parte baja del séptimo episodio frente a un envío del relevista Andy Vargas, le dio la victoria a Corea frente a Cuba 4-0, en la segunda presentación de ambas escuadras en la IV Copa Mundial de béisbol categoría sub 23.

Staff (2022-10-16). Evaluó presidente del Inder acciones de recuperación en instalaciones deportivas de Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Inder, evaluó de positivas las acciones de recuperación en instalaciones deportivas de Pinar del Río tras el paso devastador del huracán Ian. Este sábado, el titular del Inder se reunió con autoridades del deporte en la provincia y constató el avance en la operatividad de algunas estructuras.

Staff (2022-10-16). Sello discográfico auténticamente cubano. cubadebate.cu øDe dónde son los cantantes? A más de medio siglo de su fundación, el primer sello discográfico auténticamente cubano y hoy el más importante, cuenta con el mayor catálogo fonográfico del país, y más de 1 000 matrices genuinas conserva la Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (EGREM).

Staff (2022-10-16). Fidel Castro y los días luminosos y tristes de la Crisis de Octubre. cubadebate.cu De los días luminosos y tristes de la Crisis de Octubre, calificados así por el Che, se concluyeron amargas, pero aleccionadoras experiencias. Se puso a prueba la capacidad de victoria del pueblo cubano, quien respaldó a su líder que brilló muy alto. En aquella coyuntura difícil, el Comandante en Jefe defendió con dignidad la autodeterminación y soberanía del país frente a la actuación de las dos superpotencias de la época. Enfrentó con entereza la política de prepotencia y de fuerza de los EE.UU. y discutió con la Unión Soviética sobre la base de la razón y el derecho del pueblo.

Staff (2022-10-16). El tiempo: Lluvias en zonas del interior y sur. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en gran parte del archipiélago y se nublará en ocasiones en zonas de la costa norte central y oriental, con aisladas lluvias. En la tarde se nublará en gran parte del territorio nacional, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en zonas del interior y sur, siendo aislados en el resto del país.

Staff (2022-10-16). Malas noticias en el Día Mundial de la Alimentación: cada cuatro segundos muere una persona de hambre. cubadebate.cu "Nos enfrentamos a una crisis alimentaria mundial sin precedentes y todos los signos sugieren que aún no hemos visto lo peor", aseguró el director ejecutivo del Programa Mundial de Alimentos. En consecuencia, la FAO llamó a renovar el acuerdo alimentario alcanzado en julio con Rusia, Ucrania y Turquía…

Staff (2022-10-16). Cuba concreta proyectos de inversión extranjera en su comercio interior. cubadebate.cu Delgado Rodríguez anunció que existen algunos proyectos bastante inmediatos, "se monta una plataforma con venta electrónica parecido a la modalidad de Katapulk y Supermarket23 con la ventaja de que todos los alimenticios y productos a comercializar están en el país y así evitar la importación de mercancías."

Staff (2022-10-16). Un lugar en el corazón del pueblo. cubadebate.cu Alpidio, nuestro Ministro de Cultura, acaba de explicar en su perfil de Twitter, en una síntesis brillante, por qué los enemigos de la Revolución Cubana atacan con tanta saña, de manera tan obsesiva y perversa, a Díaz-Canel. Y es que les exaspera su liderazgo.

Staff (2022-10-16). Buenos augurios y firmeza de vencer las tormentas en apertura del XX Congreso del Partido Comunista chino. cubadebate.cu En la entrada Este de la plaza Tianamen, 30 estandarte rojos con estrellas doradas en sus astas se movían al viento con la gracia que solo podría dar la seda. Los guardias lucieron sus uniformes relucientes conduciendo a los reporteros gráficos y camarógrafos que apuraban sus pasos y hacer el plano deseado de los presentadores televisivos.

Staff (2022-10-16). McLaughlin aspira a romper el imposible récord de Koch de hace casi 40 años. cubadebate.cu El objetivo máximo en el horizonte es romper el récord más antiguo del atletismo, tanto en hombres como en mujeres, que data de 1985. La alemana oriental Marita Koch paró el cronómetro hace 37 años en 47.60. El tiempo es tan increíble que desde esa fecha ninguna mujer ha corrido más cerca de medio segundo del ese tiempo.

TeleSUR, jm, JGN (2022-10-16). Andrés Bello y su paso humanista por América Latina. telesurtv.net Andrés Bello dedico gran parte de su vida a impulsar las artes, el conocimiento y el academicismo por toda América Latina.

Staff (2022-10-16). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 16 de octubre de 2022. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2022-10-16). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este domingo 16 de octubre. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este domingo 16 de octubre en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2022-10-16). Llamamiento de intelectuales y artistas cubanos supera las mil cien firmas. cubadebate.cu El "Mensaje de científicos, educadores, periodistas, escritores y artistas cubanos a sus colegas de otros países", publicado hace unos días en la revista cultural La Jiribilla, supera ya las mil cien firmas y expresa el sentir de la sociedad civil cubana.

Staff (2022-10-16). Gazprom advierte que cerrará el grifo si se topa el precio del gas ruso. cubadebate.cu En el caso de que se imponga unilateralmente un tope al precios a los hidrocarburos rusos, los clientes del gigante gasístico Gazprom corren el riesgo de quedarse sin suministros, ya que la compañía no planea trabajar en detrimento de los contratos vigentes, ha declarado este domingo su director ejecutivo, Alexéi Miller.

Staff (2022-10-16). Biden acompañará la campaña de políticos demócratas en Florida. cubadebate.cu Biden hará campaña en el sur de la Florida por el demócrata Charlie Crist, quien intentará desbancar al gobernador republicano Ron DeSantis. Según la agenda, el actual ocupante del Despacho Oval encabezará junto a Crist una recaudación de fondos privada el próximo 1 de noviembre.

Staff (2022-10-16). Cuba: Ante los problemas, que la vocación de servicio sea quien lidere y obre soluciones. cubadebate.cu Esta tarde de sábado, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, tuvo lugar la reunión de chequeo de las actividades recuperativas tras el paso del huracán Ian. El encuentro estuvo encabezado por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Staff (2022-10-16). Presidente cubano destaca llamamiento de artistas e intelectuales a favor de Cuba y su soberanía. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, destacó destacó la adhesión al llamamiento de intelectuales y artistas cubanos, que calificó como un documento digno y soberano. El documento supera ya las mil 100 firmas. Supera las mil cien firmas llamamiento de intelectuales y artistas cubanos, escribió el mandatario en la red social Twitter.

Staff (2022-10-16). Otra preocupación para Washington: øNuevos tiempos dentro de la OEA? cubadebate.cu Los nuevos tiempos que corren dentro de la OEA, y que marcan ciertos cambios dentro la correlación interna de fuerzas, tuvieron lugar en un hecho específico que, pese a todo, no tuvo gran trascendencia en la prensa internacional. Así, el debate giró en torno a si la OEA podía admitir como "representante especial" a Gustavo Tarre.

Staff (2022-10-16). Más del 53 por ciento del servicio eléctrico en Pinar del Río está restablecido. cubadebate.cu La primera secretaria del Partido Comunista de Cuba en la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río, Yamilé Ramos, informó este domingo que el restablecimiento del servicio eléctrico alcanzó el 53,09 por ciento del territorio, el más afectado por el huracán Ian.

TeleSUR, NG, JGN (2022-10-16). Rasgos de Simón Bolívar que lo hicieron el Libertador. telesurtv.net Simón Bolívar obtuvo el título de Libertador por ser el líder del triunfo de la independencia de Venezuela, la cual sirvió de impulso para dar la libertad a seis naciones americanas.

TeleSUR, JDO (2022-10-16). Gobierno de Venezuela iniciará un plan para recuperar empresas productivas afectadas por deslave. telesurtv.net Se han identificado 23 empresas afectadas en Las Tejerías. Gobierno Bolivariano dispondrá financiamiento para su recuperación.

Staff (2022-10-16). Congreso Latinoamericano Cultura Viva Comunitaria: Esperanza y solidaridad. cubadebate.cu La integración de nuestros pueblos desde las expresiones culturales trasciende fronteras y contextos políticos, pues inciden y articulan a potenciar el vínculo entre agentes culturales, políticos y sociales a través de metas concertadas que permitan profundizar las apuestas que se gestan desde la identidad y el buen vivir a nivel continental, nacional y local.

Staff (2022-10-16). Caso Fuente del Casino Campestre. cubadebate.cu La semana pasada causó revuelo en las redes sociales y fue comidilla de barrio, la demolición de la fuente de los flamencos, en una de las entradas principales del Casino Campestre. Adelante comparte la versión de la historia, a partir del cotejo de datos, testimonios y lecciones por aprender todavía.

Staff (2022-10-16). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1108 MW en horario pico. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2112 MW y una demanda máxima de 3150 MW, para un déficit de 1038 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1108 MW en este horario, de ellos 80 MW por los daños ocasionados por el huracán Ian.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-16). Iran builds 1st refinery in Venezuela: oil minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian oil minister Jawad Owji said Sunday that the first refinery built by Iran in an overseas country is El Palito refinery in Venezuela.

Staff (2022-10-15). Iran anchor of stability in region, not land of colorful coup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — Not only the Islamic Republic of Iran is not the land of velvet or colorful coups, but also it is the anchor of stability and security in the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister told EU's Borrell on Friday.

Staff (2022-10-15). Deputy FM stresses need for participating in exclusive EXPOs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — Attending the 27th International Exhibition of Tiles, Ceramics and Sanitary Porcelain, Mehdi Safari emphasized the need for maximum participation of Iranian companies in exclusive exhibitions.

Staff (2022-10-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, October 15.

Staff (2022-10-15). Argentina permits remaining Venezuela plane crew to depart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — The five remaining crew members of a Venezuelan cargo plane detained since June in Argentina have been granted permission to leave the country, court officials told local media Friday.

Editor (2022-10-15). Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn Talk About Kanye and the Banks, the Saudi-US Dispute and the Midterms. scheerpost.com

Staff (2022-10-15). US blockade causes millionaire losses to Cuban agriculture. en.cubadebate.cu The value of the damage caused to Cuban agriculture by the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States government on Cuba, only in the period from August 2021 to February of the current year, amounts to 270,852,548 dollars, they reported this Friday in Havana directors of the Ministry of Agriculture. At a press conference, Orlando Díaz Rodríguez, director of International Affairs of the Minag, explained that this figure summarizes the income lost from exports of goods and services.

Staff (2022-10-15). More than a million travelers arrived in Cuba between January and August 2022. en.cubadebate.cu The figures offer indications of the gradual recovery of the tourism sector in the Caribbean nation after the collapse of visitors in 2021. The National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) reported this Friday that between January and August 2022 Cuba received 1,396,921 travelers, representing a 556.1% year-on-year increase. According to the ONEI, the Island received 1,145,743 more travelers than in the same period of 2021, understanding as such any person who travels between two or more different countries.

Staff (2022-10-15). Amir-Abdollahian meeting with Iraqi National Security Adviser. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday met and held talks with Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji in Tehran.

Staff (2022-10-15). Iran FM meets Islamic Unity Conference guests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) — The participants at the 36th Islamic Unity Conference met with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Friday night.

Staff (2022-10-15). Revelan que individuos radicados en EEUU financiaron incendios en Pinar del Río y Villa Clara. en.cubadebate.cu Una vez más, Razones de Cuba muestra el pago de acciones terroristas en la mayor de las Antillas por individuos radicados en suelo estadounidense. En esta edición aborda el incendio de instituciones recreativas en las provincias de Villa Clara y Pinar del Río. Ambas funcionan como ranchones para el disfrute del pueblo cubano, con activo papel en la vida social de la comunidad. El bienestar de las comunidades se ve afectado por el odio desbordado desde la nación norteña.

Staff (2022-10-15). Pinareños siguen en recuperación. cubadebate.cu La recuperación del servicio eléctrico en Pinar del Río estaba al 48.89%, y en la jornada del jueves pudo avanzarse en el suministro de energía desde el sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) a varios campos de pozo, lo que ha permitido incrementar el suministro en la ciudad capital, cabeceras municipales y otros asentamientos.

Staff (2022-10-15). La historia del niño trabajador, cuyas fotos se hicieron tendencia en redes sociales. cubadebate.cu Liam Ernesto es un niño hermoso, de esos que alcanzan flores, te dan besos cariñosos y te "echan" miradas que te roban el alma. Sin embargo, eso también lo logró por estos días una foto suya que inundó las redes. Aunque él aún no lo sepa. Recoger yerba es de las cosas que más ayuda a hacer a su papá en la finca del patio.

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