hindustantimes (2024-09-30). NATO Nation's Brutal Attack On U.S. Over Nasrallah Killing; 'If Israel Is Not Stopped…' | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has condemned the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, asserting that if Israel is not stopped, the consequences could escalate dramatically. During a press conference, Fidan emphasized the urgent need for international intervention to prevent further violence and instability in the region. Watch the video for details.

United World International (2024-09-30). Israel's plan to assassinate leaders. unitedworldint.com First impressions from Iran and evaluations of Palestinian journalist Mohammed Abu Taqiyya The world's eyes are on Lebanon after the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the central commanders in Israel's attack. We continue to present the observations and evaluations of our sources in the region. Gàºrkan Demir, the Iran correspondent for Türkiye's Ulusal …

Staff (2024-09-30). Israel just assassinated three non-Hezbollah political figures. Western moral collapse let it. thecanary.co In the first attack on Lebanon's capital Beirut since the recent increase in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Israel killed three members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). But as political analyst Omar Baddar insisted, the target wasn't what mattered; it's what the attack represented. And that is Israel crossing all the …

Gabisile (2024-09-30). SA condemns 'targeted' assassinations, recent bombing of Lebanon. sanews.gov.za SA condemns 'targeted' assassinations, recent bombing of Lebanon | The South African government has expressed its "profound concern" regarding the recent escalation of extrajudicial killings in the Middle East, most notably the tragic assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders in Lebanon. | This follows a series of widespread and indiscriminate attacks on communication and other devices used by civilians, particularly in Lebanon. | According to reports, Hezbollah's leader Nasrallah was killed Friday in a strike on the group's underground headquarters, where 20 Hezbollah members were also present. | Hezb…

Pressenza New York (2024-09-30). Sept 28: Occupy Peace Rally in Kingston, NY (Video and Photos). pressenza.com The rally occurred at the Four Corners of Freedom on Crown and John Streets in Kingston, N.Y. | Speakers: | Judge Andrew Napolitano, constitutional expert, and host of Judging Freedom podcast | Scott Ritter, former U.N. weapons inspector | Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief of Consortium News | Gerald Celente, founder of Occupy Peace, the Universal Church of Freedom, Peace and Justice and publisher of the Trends Journal magazine… | Plus live Zooms with other renowned guests, like Roger Waters invited by Randy Credico radio host, and activist. | Organized by Yo…

infobrics (2024-09-30). Business Model Innovation: Shifting the Focus to Small Economies. infobrics.org Several months ago we postulated a BRICS+ business model for companies that explored the scope for exploiting the BRICS diverse presence in the main regions of the developing world…

infobrics (2024-09-30). India Pledges Commitment to Health Sector Collaboration with Ethiopia. infobrics.org Ethiopia's Health Minister, Dr. Mekdes Daba, met with a delegation from India, led by Ambassador Anil Kumar Rai, to discuss deepening cooperation in healthcare between the two nations…

infobrics (2024-09-30). Navigating The BRICS Storm: Separating Signal Fom Noise. infobrics.org One key contention is that BRICS is seen as a force that "antagonises the West's hegemony"

infobrics (2024-09-30). China and Brazil continue planning Ukraine peace plan despite Zelensky's anger. infobrics.org Zelensky insists on pushing the delusional 10-point "peace" plan.

infobrics (2024-09-30). Austrian Freedom Party (FPàñ) wins parliamentary elections. infobrics.org Even if the FPàñ does not enter government, the party has a strong opportunity to do a good job in parliament. It can now continue to build up its structures and will also have good position in the regional elections.

infobrics (2024-09-30). UN unable to keep helping Ukrainians. infobrics.org International organizations are becoming unable to keep humanitarian assistance due to prolongation of the conflict.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-09-30). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org

Staff (2024-09-30). US Bolsters Forces in Middle East, Issues Warning to Iran. scheerpost.com Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 8, 2024. (DoD photo by Joseph Clark) By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com The Pentagon on Sunday announced steps to bolster its forces in the Middle East amid Israel's non-stop bombardment of Lebanon. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat …

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Israeli raids force 100,000 to flee Lebanon for Syria. aljazeera.com The mass displacement into the war-torn neighbour began a week ago when Israel widened its attacks on Lebanon.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN. aljazeera.com The UN Refugee Agency operates at four crossing points to assist those fleeing Lebanon for safety in Syria.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Video: Reporter on Lebanese fears of what Israel will do next. aljazeera.com As Israel continues its bombardment of Lebanon, Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr in Beirut says many people are concerned.

newarab (2024-09-30). After Nasrallah's killing, what will Israel do next in Lebanon. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Lebanon's communities mobilise in support amid Israeli attacks. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). The MENA films from Lebanon and Iran featured at the 2024 VIFF. newarab.com While Vancouver is 10,000 miles away from most Middle Eastern capitals, its growing diaspora communities are reflected in this year's programming at the Rather topically, most of the films from the MENA region this year are from Iran (where there are over 50,000 Farsi speakers in the greater Vancouver area) and Lebanon (home to over 6,000 Lebanese). The festival includes an array of documentaries, short films, and feature films. | Spotlight on Lebanon's trauma : | As Lebanon once again reels from Israeli bombardment, the wo…

newarab (2024-09-30). Displaced Lebanese sleep on streets in Sidon as shelters 'full'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Fears mount of Lebanon invasion, as Israeli tanks mass on border. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Israeli settler group shares ad for properties in south Lebanon. newarab.com An extremist Israeli settler group which wants to The group, known as

newarab (2024-09-30). Lebanon death toll rises amid ferocious Israeli bombing. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Lebanon PM says willing to ensure de-escalation with Israel. newarab.com The Mikati said Lebanon was ready to fully implement

newarab (2024-09-30). UK MPs push for sanctions against Israel amid Lebanon attacks. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Demonstrations in support of Lebanon erupt across US. newarab.com In cities across the US this past week, Lebanese flags were added to the sea of Palestinian ones, as demonstrators gathered to show their support for the latest After nearly a year of continuous

newarab (2024-09-30). Lebanon army makes plea for 'unity' after Nasrallah's killing. newarab.com Lebanon's army on Sunday warned Lebanese against actions that would disturb public order in the crisis-hit country after The army in a statement said it "calls on citizens to preserve national unity and not to be drawn into actions that may affect civil peace at this dangerous and delicate stage", following the massive Friday strike that killed Nasrallah and as Israel continues to bombard the country. | "The Israeli e…

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Hamas announces martyrdom of its leader in Lebanon in Israeli airstrike. presstv.ir Hamas announces the martyrdom of its leader in Lebanon during an Israeli airstrike against the southern part of the country.

Jessica Corbett (2024-09-30). Tlaib Slams US-Funded 'Bloodbath' as Biden Calls Israel Bombing Lebanon 'Justice'. indybay.org Margaret Zaknoen DeReus, executive director at the California-based Institute for Middle East Understanding, said: "Like Biden, not a word from the VP , from the candidate of joy & freedom, about the 1,000+ Lebanese men, women and children Israel obliterated. Not a word about hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced, entire city blocks destroyed. We don't exist as human beings to this [administration]." | Responding to both statements on social media, the anti-war group CodePink said that the Biden-Harris administration "believes flattening a residential area with… bombs is 'justice.'"

Mel Gurtov (2024-09-30). On the Brink in the Middle East. counterpunch.org Signaling an Invasion Israel's planting of explosive material in pagers and walkie-talkies could be the forerunner to an invasion of southern Lebanon. Defense minister Yoav Gallant implied as much when he said those explosions are "the beginning of a new era in this war." Israeli fighter jets bombing around Beirut reinforced the message. The Guardian reports that

Yves Engler (2024-09-30). Time to Face Truth: Canada's Terrorist List Enables Terrorism. dissidentvoice.org Justin Trudeau justified the brutal killing of the leader of a Lebanese political party on the grounds Canada lists his organization as "terrorist". On Friday Israel leveled six large apartment buildings in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut with some 80 bombs weighing 2,000 to 4,000 pounds each. Dropped by US-made F-15 fighter jets, the US-made BLU-109 …

UMMID (2024-09-30). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.

Angela (2024-09-30). Tuesday 10/1: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc101…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-09-30). Rage Against the Machine Guitarist Honored With Woody Guthrie Prize. covertactionmagazine.com Tom Morello Has Nobly Carried on the American Protest Music Tradition On September 25, former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello was honored with the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for using his music to support social justice causes. Morello received the prize from Woody Guthrie's granddaughter Anna Canoni, who said that "Tom …

Eric Zuesse (2024-09-30). Kamala Harris Backed by Hundreds of Millions of Dark-Money Dollars. dissidentvoice.org On 17 March 2021, OpenSecrets.org headlined "'Dark money' topped $1 billion in 2020, largely boosting Democrats" and reported that, The 2020 election saw more than $1 billion in 'dark money' pending at the federal level, a massive sum driven by an explosion of secret donations boosting Democrats in a historically expensive cycle. That's according to …

Alain Marshal (2024-09-30). France: After Two Months without a Government, an Old Right-Winger is Appointed Prime Minister. dissidentvoice.org Source: Contre-Attaque, September 5, 2024 In 2017, Macron was marketed by the media as a new product. He was elected without a program, solely on the argument that he represented the "new world," breaking away from the old political class. Seven years later, Macron is resurrecting the worst aspects of the old world, amidst increasing fascization …

Allen Forrest (2024-09-30). Keeping a Sense of Humor. dissidentvoice.org

Edward Curtin (2024-09-30). October's Surprise Party. dissidentvoice.org As another October approaches, the beautiful season of colors begins here in New England. Call it October's Surprise Party. The turning leaves with all their colors come to announce the earth's glory, the possibility of peace and happiness for all. Yet as the month transpires and November nears, I think we might expect what for many will …

Paul Haeder (2024-09-30). Can You Be a Man with Two Faces in America? dissidentvoice.org Serendipity, picking Viet Thanh Nyugen's memoir, A Man with Two Faces as the main book for the memoir writing class I am teaching. Last time it was Liar's Club and Wild and other things to haunt the student with other writers' haunting memoirs. Mary Karr and Cheryl Strayed, and the students learned about all sorts …

aljazeera (2024-09-30). 'Earthquake': Austria's far-right Freedom Party wins election. aljazeera.com The far right might struggle to form a coalition because most other parties have said they will not work with it.

_____ (2024-09-30). Large Number of Delegates Leave UN General Assembly as Netanyahu Speaks. transcend.org 27 Sep 2024 – Benjamin Netanyahu's highly anticipated speech at the UNGA, during which he repeatedly denounced the UN as anti-Israel, was met with jeers by many delegates who walked out.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Israel's attack on Beirut's Kola: What happened and why it matters. aljazeera.com The attack on Sunday was the first one to target a central district of Beirut, not its suburbs, since October 7.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Israeli air attack hits central Beirut. aljazeera.com An Israeli air attack on an apartment in central Beirut on Sunday reportedly killed three members of a Palestinian group…

newarab (2024-09-30). How Israel is exploiting African asylum seekers to fight in Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Israeli threats against Jordan, as FM Safadi proposes peace deal. newarab.com An Israeli businessman believed to be close to Roni Mizrachi, a well-known Israeli contractor,

newarab (2024-09-30). Who is Gideon Sa'ar, Israel's touted right-wing kingmaker. newarab.com Two weeks ago, shocking news emerged that Gideo Sa'ar could replace Sa'ar was once heralded as a new force in Israel right-wing politics and one of the biggest threats to Netanyahu's decades-long grip on power. The formation of his right-wing

newarab (2024-09-30). In Beita, Israel shot me and killed Ay≈üenur Ezgi with US bullets. newarab.com I was shot by the Israeli army less than a month before my Turkish-American colleague The gun Israel used was manufactured in the United States of America, the bullet paid for by my own taxes. | Both of us posed no threat. In my case, I was running away with my back turned. In Ay≈üenur's case, as per protocol, she had stationed herself out of harm's way or any heightened risk. For her awareness, she was shot in the head. Despite my escape, I was shot in the up…

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Three senior PFLF members killed in first Israeli strike in central Beirut since Oct 7. presstv.ir At least three senior members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in central Beirut.

Marcel Kunzmann (2024-09-30). Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe: Israel holds the key to de-escalation. indybay.org Since October 7, 2023, more than 90 percent of Gaza's population has been displaced from their homes. As a result of the aerial bombardment, the available drinking water has decreased by 95 percent to around three liters per person per day, which has to be enough for both drinking and laundry and personal hygiene — around a fifth of the absolute minimum standard set by the UN.

Umar A. Farooq (2024-09-30). Muslim groups to voters: back Jill Stein, Cornel West or other pro-Palestine candidates. indybay.org Widespread anger at the Democratic Party has led to movements like the Abandon Harris campaign (formerly Abandon Biden), a movement of Muslim and Arab Americans dedicated to making sure Harris and the Democrats lose this presidential election over their support for Israel's war. Israeli forces have so far killed more than 41,000 Palestinians in Gaza, which is the official death toll determined by the Palestinian health ministry and deemed a highly conservative underestimate of the actual number of Palestinian deaths.

Editor (2024-09-30). Biden, Harris Release Statements Strongly Backing Israeli Killing of Nasrallah. scheerpost.com

Robert Koehler (2024-09-30). Voting Beyond Our Pseudo-Democracy. counterpunch.org Is it possible to expand the stakes of this election beyond the nation's two-party pseudo-democracy? I have to write this. I have to express solidarity with all the other lost and torn voters out there, who are struggling with the question of the moment: Who should I vote for? Israel's genocidal and expanding war —

Uri Weltmann (2024-09-30). Israeli peace movement: 'Accept the deal, end the war, out of Gaza'. peoplesworld.org TEL AVIV—"Accept the deal, end the war, out of Gaza!" Thousands of placards carrying this message, in both Hebrew and Arabic, were distributed last weekend in the weekly anti-government protests in cities throughout Israel. Some looked with suspicion at these signs, as they preferred sticking to the popular "Deal now!" signs. But others, many others, …

Staff (2024-09-30). Poll: Netanyahu strengthens post-Nasrallah killing, but coalition falls short of Knesset majority. haaretz.com The poll predicts that Netanyahu's Likud party will become the largest, securing 25 seats and seemingly drawing support from Ben-Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit…

hindustantimes (2024-09-30). Revealed: Iran's Nasrallah Revenge Plan; 2 Camps, 2 Ideas – What Khamenei, Pezeshkian Want | Israel. hindustantimes.com

UMMID (2024-09-30). Disputed Legacy of Hassan Nasrallah. ummid.com Israel and Hassan Nasrallah have a very long history of acrimonious relationship that incidentally has nothing to do with Palestine.

Dominique Mann (2024-09-30). What "Hell's Kitchen" Reveals About Black Women in Theater. yesmagazine.org Editor's Note: This story includes spoilers about the Broadway play Hell's Kitchen. | When the curtains rise, the lights brighten on the Broadway stage—transporting the audience to an elevator emitting vibrant colors. Rich piano music pulses as Hell's Kitchen's cast of radiant characters stride onstage. | Hell's Kitchen, the

newarab (2024-09-30). Activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah's mother launches hunger strike. newarab.com "As of today, the 30th of September 2024, I consider that Alaa is unlawfully detained [and] kidnapped. I am going on a full hunger strike until he is released. This is to protest the crime committed against him by the Egyptian authorities and to protest th…

newarab (2024-09-30). Anger over Tennessee Guard's MENA mission amid hurricane havoc. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). Austrian far right seeks path to power through rivals' blockade. newarab.com The triumph of the Eurosceptic, Fac…

newarab (2024-09-30). CNN Turk reporter 'attacked' during on-air broadcast in Beirut. newarab.com CNN Turk correspondent Fulya Ozturk was A broadcast by Ozturk, 35, and camera operator Dogukan Yildirim was sud…

newarab (2024-09-30). Egyptian rights defenders abroad face 'transnational repression'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-30). UAE condemns 'heinous' attack on ambassador's home in Sudan. newarab.com The The oil-rich Gulf state, which has repeatedly denied accusations of involvement in the Sudan's army denied carr…

newarab (2024-09-30). Egypt refuses to free jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah: sister. newarab.com Egyptian authorities have refused to release dissident Abdel Fattah, 42, was arrested on September 29, 2019. | Just over two years later, he was handed a five-year sentence for "spreading false news" by sharing a Facebook post about police brutality. | His family on Thursday urged the government of

newarab (2024-09-30). Iraq and US Announce End of Anti-IS coalition mission by 2025. newarab.com The military mission of the US-led coalition in This was announced in a joint statement from both nations on Friday and marks a significant change in

newarab (2024-09-30). Saudi executes 198 in 2024, most in over 30 years: AFP. newarab.com The Gulf monarchy executed the third highest number of prisoners in the world after China and Iran in 2023, according to Amnesty International. | The latest tally surpassed its previous highs of 196 in 2022 and 192 in 1995, according to the London-based human rights group, which began recording the annual data in 1990. | The co…

newarab (2024-09-30). US military says killed 37 operatives in separate Syria strikes. newarab.com US forces conducted two separate strikes in A September 24 strike in northwest Syria killed nine "terrorist operatives," including senior Hurras al-Din leader Marwan Bassam 'Abd-al-Ra'uf, the US military said. | A September 16 strike in c…

Staff (2024-09-30). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks at 2024 UN General Assembly. scheerpost.com Please share this story and help us grow our network! Transcript Dear Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, A few days ago, this building hosted a forum called the Summit of the Future. Russia was supportive of the idea of the Secretary-General to convene it, since the crisis of our Organisation is deepening and something needs …

Editor (2024-09-30). The Pentagon Goes to School. scheerpost.com

maxyyjones (2024-09-30). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks at 2024 UN General Assembly. scheerpost.com Transcript Dear Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, A few days ago, this building hosted a forum called the Summit of the Future. Russia was supportive of the idea of the Secretary-General to convene it, since the crisis of our Organisation is deepening and something needs to be done about this. We devoted our efforts to …

maxyyjones (2024-09-30). US Bolsters Forces in Middle East, Issues Warning to Iran. scheerpost.com

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-30). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-30). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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bwitanek (2024-09-30). NJ 9th District Candidate Asks for Inclusion in NJ Globe Debate. fightbackbetter.com From: "Ben Taylor" To: , , , , , "Bruno" , , , "mrasmussen@rider.edu" Subject: NJ Globe 9th District Debate Date: Sep…

Arthur Manuel (2024-09-30). 150 Years of Canadian Colonization: And Our Right to Self-Determination. socialistproject.ca Arthur Manuel (1951 — 2017) was a Secwepemc-Ktunaca activist and co-author of

_____ (2024-09-30). Assange to Testify at Council of Europe. transcend.org 24 Sep 2024 – The freed publisher will appear in person in Strasbourg on 1 Oct to address the Council of Europe, WikiLeaks said today.

_____ (2024-09-30). Please Help TMS Stay Alive—We Depend Exclusively on Our Readers since 2008. transcend.org Our GRATITUDE to all who donate regularly; unfortunately, falling short of our basic needs.

_____ (2024-09-30). Clair de Lune (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Author: Claude Debussy — Piano Magnifique…

_____ (2024-09-30). EU President Demands Globalist Control over All Information. transcend.org President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addressed elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 16 Jan 2024 calling for overarching globalist control over the flow of all information in the digital age.

_____ (2024-09-30). Europeans, Arab and Muslim Nations Launch a New Initiative for an Independent Palestinian State. transcend.org 29 Sep 2024 – Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that "there is a growing consensus from Western and Arab countries, and from the Global South, that we need to establish a Palestinian Authority, Government and State, which has to be recognized."

_____ (2024-09-30). How China Broke from David Rockefeller's Slave Labor Agenda. transcend.org 25 Sep 2024 – Adding depth and nuance to oversimplified historical narratives of the past, present and future to avoid traps that will lead us to World War 3. The role of Henry Kissinger and how the Trilateral Commission's designs for China came undone.

_____ (2024-09-30). How the Psychology of Oppression Perpetuates Harm to Animals and the Environment. transcend.org 27 Sep 2024 – When I was four years old, I killed someone. And 43 years later, I received the Ahimsa Award for my work on global nonviolence… To achieve justice for all species and the environment, we must create a more relational world.

_____ (2024-09-30). Mistaking Militarism for Statecraft, Empire for Democracy and Debt for Prosperity. transcend.org 26 Sep 2024 – No strategy to the war game, no accounting to our economy, we have fumbled and stumbled to the precipice of global war, now led by a Democratic Administration.

_____ (2024-09-30). Pathways in Governance between Logic, Emotion, Spirituality and Action. transcend.org AI-assisted Clarification of Contrasting Modalities of Persuasion – Reference may be made to spiritual factors reframing 'reasonable' as 'intuition' or as "values". That dimension may be of primary significance, taking precedence over any other and determining the nature of what is rational.

_____ (2024-09-30). The Milky Way, the Pond, and the Meaning of Life: Thoreau on Solitude, Sympathy, and the Salve for Melancholy. transcend.org In one of the boldest and most shimmering passages in all of literature, Thoreau writes: "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."

_____ (2024-09-30). The Unbelievable Trump. transcend.org With Partner James David Vance…

_____ (2024-09-30). Thomas Merton on US Militarism. transcend.org 27 Sep 2024 – Our Government is facilitating mass slaughter. The two political parties running for President are complicit. The Catholic monk Thomas Merton's writings on US militarism were censored and often forbidden. He resorted to sending his work privately, much unknown until after his assassination.

_____ (2024-09-30). Zelensky's Cancelled Meeting with Latin American Countries Reflects a Lack of Support for Kiev. transcend.org 21 Sep 2024 – The Ukrainian president cancelled a meeting with leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean on the sidelines of the UNGA on 24 Sep due to low number of participants. It could also be a sign of the difficulties NATO faced in disseminating its narrative among non-Western countries, which is increasingly centered on a zero-sum logic, defending NATO's exclusive interests in relation to Russia.

Basit Mahmood (2024-09-30). Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis says he can't get a job after losing election because of his views. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis says that he's been unable to get a job after losing his seat in the general election, blaming 'woke teachers' after being rejected for teaching posts. | Gullis, who is no stranger to controversy and was previously pictured campaigning with a convicted heroin dealer, spoke to Times Radio earlier today about his career prospects after being dumped by the voters of Stoke-on-Trent North. | The former Tory MP told Hugo Rifkind that he hasn't been able to get a job since leaving politics, and that schools do not want to interview him because he used to represent the Conservative Party…

Basit Mahmood (2024-09-30). Outrage after Kemi Badenoch says that statutory maternity pay is 'excessive'. leftfootforward.org Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch has caused outrage after saying that she thought statutory maternity pay is 'excessive', with her comments being condemned by fellow leadership rivals and opposition MPs. | Badenoch made the comments on Times Radio, where she said that she was in favour of parents taking "more personal responsibility" rather than burdening businesses with more regulation. | Asked if she thought maternity pay was at the right level, Badenoch replied: "Maternity pay varies, depending on who you work for — but statutory maternity pay is a function of tax, tax comes from people who are wo…

Basit Mahmood (2024-09-30). Robert Jenrick in car crash interview after details of 'mystery' £75,000 donation emerge. leftfootforward.org A mystery company which has zero employees, has never made a profit and is reportedly in more than $300,000 in debt.

Deja Gaston, Eugene Puryear (2024-09-30). New rising tensions in Horn of Africa: What is happening between Ethiopia and Somalia? liberationnews.org Only a politics based on building unity and mutually beneficial cooperation can deliver on the potential of the Horn of Africa and its peoples.

tvbrics (2024-09-30). China-Laos Railway international service reaches more than 282,000 passengers in 6 months. tvbrics.com The new rail route is open to travellers from more than 100 countries…

tvbrics (2024-09-30). South Africa prepares to welcome more tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com These two countries have large populations and are important sources of tourists…

aljazeera (2024-09-30). In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce. aljazeera.com Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). 'Hugely significant': Who's in the race to become UK Conservatives leader? aljazeera.com Four candidates hope to rule over the party that is trying to recover from an historic electoral blow. Who are they?>

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Trump escalates personal attacks on rival, calls Harris 'mentally impaired'. aljazeera.com Trump's rally in Pennsylvania took on similar themes as an event a day before that he described as a 'dark speech'.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan. aljazeera.com The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the island's military in the face of rising tensions with China.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Has Russia's military improved enough to take on NATO? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's defence editor on why Russia's army is unprepared for a conflict with NATO, a scenario Putin is warning of.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Real winners of Sri Lanka's election: A people emboldened to force change. aljazeera.com Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader's position is precarious today.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast. aljazeera.com At least 10 people still missing and 29 rescued in latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Austria election results: Far-right FPO wins, what's next? aljazeera.com The OVP and the FPO can form a coalition government if Kickl gives up the chancellor position, experts say.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). France's Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds misuse. aljazeera.com The long-running case threatens to ruin any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote. aljazeera.com Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Putin says Ukraine goals will be 'achieved' as he repeats 'neo-Nazi' claims. aljazeera.com President repeats justification for sending forces into Ukraine as Moscow launches swarms of drones against Kyiv.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Rwanda reports eight deaths linked to Marburg virus. aljazeera.com The deadly Marburg virus originates in fruit bats and spreads among people through close contact.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum. aljazeera.com The Sudanese army accuses the RSF armed group of the 'shameful and cowardly' attack on ambassador's residence.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). UK's last coal-fired power plant to close after more than 100 years. aljazeera.com Britain's transition to net zero is changing the country's energy landscape.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). What is the legacy of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador? aljazeera.com Mexico's outgoing leader enjoys record popularity after slashing poverty, but divisive reforms have drawn outrage.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Why South Africa should adopt Namibia's reciprocal visa regime. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-09-30). France's World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football. aljazeera.com Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 100 in US with rescues continuing. aljazeera.com Severe damage in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as Trump, Harris set to visit region.

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Ex-UK prime minister reveals London planned 'raid' on NATO ally. presstv.ir Ex-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals a planned "raid" on a NATO ally to steal COVID vaccines.

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Iran's space technology leap amid yoke of sanctions. presstv.ir Iran's comprehensive scientific roadmap has set aerospace as a top priority goal in the country's science and technology system given the role it plays in the development of other priority technologies.

Allan Fisher (2024-09-30). Monday 10/7: press conference, protest, and vigil. indybay.org Santa Cruz County building and Courthouse – 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz | 6: 30 pm evening event at Town Clock at Water St. and Pacific Ave.

Angela (2024-09-30). Friday 10/4: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……

Angela (2024-09-30). Friday 10/11: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…

Angela (2024-09-30). Sunday 10/20: VFHL Film Salon: "The Past & the Present Tell Us: Palestine's Future has to be Different!" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-October2024…

Hank Pellissier (2024-09-30). Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL) presents Hugo Chavez documentary. indybay.org Film of failed coup attempt against Hugo Chavez is presented by PSL…

Natasha Lennard (2024-09-30). Meet the First [Non-Palestinian] Tenured Professor to Be Fired for Pro-Palestine Speech. indybay.org Maura Finkelstein was terminated by Muhlenberg College for an Instagram repost.

Not an author (2024-09-30). CA Prisons Ban Academic Work on Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, & Attica. indybay.org Book bans are a standard tool of political repression in US prisons.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-09-30). Reactionary US lawmakers hound Palestine relief and solidarity organizations. indybay.org The eight attacked organizations targeted by fascists are the Alliance for Global Justice, the Westchester Peace Action Committee Foundation, Jewish Voice for Peace, Islamic Relief USA, United Hands Relief, the Peoples Forum, Tides, and Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation.

Vaibhav Kadam (2024-09-30). Mortgages to help you build, buy or refinance. indybay.org Best mortgage brokers, Our Excellent mortgage consultants will help you secure the best mortgage deal whether you're a first time buyer, re-mortgaging your home, constructing your own villa. We will help you through out the mortgage process — no hidden costs or surprises, Just straightforward, honest mortgage advices.

WEX (2024-09-30). Wednesday 10/2: Close Guantánamo NOW! indybay.org Castro Farmers' Market, 270 Noe Street, | San Francisco…

Editor (2024-09-30). How Australia helps the U.S. destabilize Asia. mronline.org September 15 marked the third anniversary of the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, the UK, the U.S.) agreement.

Editor (2024-09-30). Remembering Fredric Jameson, 1934-2024. mronline.org In Fredric Jameson, who died on Sunday at the age of 90, we have lost probably the most creative Marxist thinker of our time.

Ricardo Vaz (2024-09-30). Vulture Fund Elliott chosen as winner of CITGO court-mandated auction. mronline.org The $7.3 billion offer from the investment fund falls significantly short of the Venezuelan refiner's valuation.

Sarah Lahm (2024-09-30). Midwest Dispatch: It's Back to Active Shooter Drill Season. progressive.org Gun ownership and active shooter drills don't make us safer.

Melvin Goodman (2024-09-30). Same Old Robert Gates: The Poster Child for US Militarization. counterpunch.org There has been a deplorable consistency in the remarks and efforts of Robert M. Gates over the past four decades. In the 1980s, Gates was a major player in the falsification of intelligence regarding the Soviet Union, designed to justify unneeded increases in the defense budget. In 1986, Gates had to withdraw his name from congressional confirmation for…

Christopher Ketcham (2024-09-30). Eat, Pray, Pollute: On The Needed Death of Tourism. counterpunch.org A crowd of 3,000 anti-tourism protesters descended on posh downtown Barcelona last July, their demeanor one of delighted malice. They cordoned off hotels and eateries with hazard tape, as if demarcating a crime scene. They sprayed with water guns the blithe holidaymakers seated in restaurants. Video footage showed unhappy couples and glowering young men chased from their seats by the mob, stunned at the indignity. | The protesters shouted "tourists go home." They held signs that said "Barcelona is not for sale." They spoke of "mass touristification" and inveighed against the greed of restaurateurs and hoteliers a…

Henry Giroux (2024-09-30). Paulo Freire's Legacy and the Necessity of Critical Pedagogy in Dark Times. counterpunch.org Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world —Nelson Mandela Paulo Freire, the radical Brazilian educator, would have turned 103 on September 19, 2025. Freire was not merely an academic; he was a revolutionary, a fierce champion of the oppressed whose lifelong fight for economic, educational, and social justice

Max Lane (2024-09-30). How Australia Helps the U.S. Destabilize Asia. counterpunch.org September 15 marked the third anniversary of the announcement of the AUKUS (Australia, the UK, the U.S.) agreement. The purpose of this agreement is for Australia to buy nuclear-powered submarines from the UK and the U.S. This increases interoperability with U.S. forces that are projecting their power in the region along the Chinese coast. Furthermore,

Damon Orion (2024-09-30). Software Developers in Oakland Are Putting People Over Profit. counterpunch.org The webzine ShiftMag points out that 80 percent of software developers worldwide are unhappy with their jobs, yet 68 percent code outside the workplace as a hobby, according to a May 2024 survey by Developer Survey. This suggests that the dissatisfaction of these developers stems from job-related factors such as pressure-induced burnout and frustration with bureaucracy rather

George Ochenski (2024-09-30). Time for Tough Questions to Tester and Sheehy. counterpunch.org A recent column by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan called into sharp question the "gallingly disingenuous" refusal of Montana's Democratic Senator Jon Tester to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket at the very top of his party. And the Daily Montanan is right — it's the worst kind of phony stances taken by people who have

Steve Early, Suzanne Gordon (2024-09-30). Vet-on-Vet Debate: Will Walz or Vance Tackle Issue of VA Privatization? counterpunch.org Amid the rhetorical fog of their game-changing presidential debate in June, Donald Trump and his then-opponent only dealt with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in passing. Former president Trump claimed that, after he vacated the White House, "crazy Joe Biden" no longer allowed military veterans to choose between VA care and private sector alternatives

Lance Olsen (2024-09-30). Closing in on the Kill: Heat and the Breadth of Land Animal Vulnerabiliity Including People, Bison, Grizzlies, and Moose. counterpunch.org While this article will be nowhere near a comprehensive review, a sampling of just three studies offers an introductory glimpse into heat's broad capacity to govern and regulate behavior, health and death across the realm of Earth's land animals. Some further detail will surface in subsequent paragraphs. For a first example of heat's broad impacts

WSWS (2024-09-30). The first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. wsws.org Six people have died and 20 others are being treated for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. This is the first-ever outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic disease in the country.

WSWS (2024-09-30). "They want a fair share the same as us": Boeing, Textron and Eaton strikes continue as clash looms on East Coast docks. wsws.org The potential start of coast-wide docks strike has the potential to transform the Boeing strike into part of a nationwide offensive by the working class.

WSWS (2024-09-30). 1,000 missing, at least 66 dead, as Hurricane Helene devastates southern Appalachia. wsws.org Upwards of three feet of rain caused disastrous flash flooding and mudslides in the region, taking out roads, bridges and towns.

WSWS (2024-09-30). "We run everything": East Coast dockworkers defiant on eve of contract expiration. wsws.org With a contract covering 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers expiring midnight Monday, the rank and file is determined to carry out a strike to defend jobs and working conditions.

WSWS (2024-09-30). Japan's ruling party selects far right leader as prime minister. wsws.org Ishiba's election marks a significant further shift in official Japanese politics toward remilitarization and preparations for war against China.

WSWS (2024-09-30). National Symphony Orchestra musicians back to work after brief strike in Washington DC. wsws.org The American Federation of Musicians announced a settlement providing 4 percent raises annually for the next two years.

WSWS (2024-09-30). This week in history: September 30-October 6. wsws.org Paddington rail crash; Spinola steps down in Portugal; People's Republic of China founded; League of Nations adopts bankrupt anti-war measure.

WSWS (2024-09-30). Biden congratulates Sri Lanka's new president. wsws.org Far from simply balancing between the major powers, Dissanayake and the JVP/NPP have made abundantly clear that his government will continue the pro-US line of its predecessor.

WSWS (2024-09-30). Mass school closures revealed as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson works with CTU to suppress opposition. wsws.org CEO Pedro Martinez has refused to resign and his position has become a flashpoint for divisions in the ruling class over how to handle the district's upcoming fiscal cliff and suppress the wage demands of teachers and other educators.

Ryan Black (2024-09-30). War Forever, Everywhere. progressivehub.net ANDREA MAZZARINO | TOM DISPATCH…

SAM (2024-09-30). Can We Break Private Equity's Stranglehold On Housing? progressivehub.net OMAR OCAMPO | INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES…

SAM (2024-09-30). Who Will Pay For The Coming Climate Disasters? progressivehub.net HAMILTON NOLAN | HOW THINGS WORK…

John Wojcik, Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org ERIE, Pa.—Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters in …

John Wojcik, Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org ERIE, Pa., — Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist, Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters …

John Wojcik, Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-30). Trump intensifies his racist attacks on Harris and immigrants. peoplesworld.org ERIE, Pa., — Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist, Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters …

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2024-09-30). Canada's carbon emissions down for first time since pandemic. peoplesworld.org Canada's carbon emissions are down for the first time since the pandemic, according to a 2023 estimate from publicly funded think tank the Canadian Climate Institute. The drop of 0.8 percent between 2022 and 2023 brings the total reduction since the baseline year of 2005 to eight percent — a long way from the 2030 goal of 40 percent, a …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-30). Labor and civil rights icon, Bill Lucy, dies at 90. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —Longtime AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer and civil rights icon Bill Lucy, who helped assemble and lead the famous "I Am A Man" unionization drive and strike by Black sanitation workers in 1968 in Lucy's hometown of Memphis, Tenn., died September 25 at his D.C. home. He was 90. Lucy, who later co-founded and was the first …

Albert Bender (2024-09-30). Historic 'Trail of Tears' art show held for second year in Tennessee town. peoplesworld.org WOODBURY, Tenn.—For the second year in a row, the "Trail of Tears" art show was held in this Tennessee city a few miles from the bustling municipality of Murfreesboro, 30 miles south of Nashville. The show opened on Aug. 2 in the city art center. The exhibition was organized by Melba Checote-Eads, a citizen of …

Staff (2024-09-30). Wearin' Yesterday's Misfortunes Like A Smile. commondreams.org Renaissance man Kris Kristofferson — singer, actor, activist, veteran, Rhodes Scholar and "one of the greatest songwriters of all time" — has died at 88. Known for meticulously crafted songs of regret and longing — despite a voice "like a barking bullfrog" — he was also "an epic human with the biggest heart" who advocated …

hindustantimes (2024-09-30). Russia All Set To Achieve Putin's 'Main Goal' Of Ukraine War? Zelensky Loses More Of Donbas | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian Defence Ministry on Sep 29 claimed capturing another settlement in Donbas. The settlement of Makeevka in Lugansk People's Republic has fallen into Russian control. Russia said it destroyed a volley of western arms in its campaign in the region. Watch this video for all the details.

UMMID (2024-09-30). End Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan Wars Now. ummid.com Keeping in view all the high risks and possibilities of escalations, it has become extremely important that all these three conflicts – in Ukraine, Middle East and Sudan, should end as soon as possible.

The Sirius Report (2024-09-30). A Refugee Crisis is Brewing and it's All the West's Fault. thesiriusreport.com We assess why a refugee crisis is brewing due to the wars in Ukraine, West Asia and Africa, all of which the West is complicit in.

Pressenza Philippines (2024-09-30). Showcasing Student Achievements in Science and Math Month: A Step Towards Inclusive Education, Gender Equality, and Environmental Stewardship. pressenza.com A dazzling display of sustainable innovation as participants from both male and female categories showcase their meticulously crafted sci-models adorned with exquisite, recycled costumes. Starting with Mr. and Ms. SCIMA 2024: Solomon Damaso and Jehan Reese Damogos, 1st place: Jaymar Andales and Charize Ann Tambalque, 2nd place: Ralph Sapdoy and Jessica Marcos, 3rd place: Shanthy Bangyay and Erika Mae Topacio. | By: Christine S. Luyosen | The Science and Mathematics Month of September is a yearly tradition at Easter College, headed by the SciMa advisers Jessa Obispo, Algyn Kidit, Krisjane Galingan, and Elvie P…

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Guangzhou lifts home buying restrictions. ecns.cn Guangzhou, located in south China's Guangdong Province has lifted restrictions on home purchases, the municipal government announced Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Achievements, opportunities of China, ASEAN countries spotlit at CAEXPO. ecns.cn The 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) concluded Saturday in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, showcasing development achievements and recommending business opportunities in China and across the ASEAN region.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). China extends visa-free policy to four countries. ecns.cn China has decided to extend visa-free policy for citizens from Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Slovenia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Monday during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Temple of Heaven Park adorned for National Day. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). 'From Sight to Insight' invites viewers to discover charm of Chinese culture. ecns.cn When the timeless grace of Peking Opera, a cultural treasure of China, merges harmoniously with cutting-edge visual effects created by billions of water droplets, a beautiful spectacle unfolds, showcasing a symphony of heritage and technology.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Shanghai to further optimize local property policies. ecns.cn Shanghai, China's economic hub, announced late Sunday that it will further optimize local property policies to better meet people's living demand.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Associations call for continued cuts on fees for small businesses. ecns.cn The Payment & Clearing Association of China and the China Banking Association issued a joint initiative on Sunday to encourage the continuation of payment fee reduction for small and micro enterprises and self-employed households.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). China's factory activity improves slightly in Sept. ecns.cn China's factory activity gauge improved marginally in September, but was still below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from expansion, official data showed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Trade, opening-up surging over years. ecns.cn For global firms covering countless products and services, the Chinese market has evolved into a "hub" for fostering growth and innovation.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Envoy: More 'storytellers' needed on ties. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United States said he hopes younger generations of Chinese and Americans enhance exchanges and help improve relations between the two countries.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). China strives for global stability, prosperity. ecns.cn The 75-year journey of the People's Republic of China has witnessed the relentless efforts of the Chinese people to pursue development and progress, creating a miracle of long-term economic growth and social stability.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Xi calls for boosting building of Chinese nation as a community. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Top court urges tourists to respect, stay safe at scenic areas. ecns.cn If tourists enter non-scenic areas without permission and cause damage, and the scenic spot has done its best to take safety measures, the tourists should be responsible for the damage, China's top court said.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). 313 telecom fraud suspects handed over to China from Myanmar. ecns.cn A total of 313 Chinese suspects involved in telecom fraud in northern Myanmar have been handed over to China, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Unlocking Chinese Cities | 'Hometown of honey peaches' spreads sweetness to the world. ecns.cn Fenghua, a district in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, is a leading producer of peaches. Known as the "hometown of honey peaches," it has expanded a global sales network to countries like Singapore, the Netherlands and United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Flash mob showcases beauty of Yi embroidery in Yunnan. ecns.cn Models present creations featuring embroidery of Yi ethnic group from Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, one of China's intangible cultural heritages, during a flash mob in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 29, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Relics from South China Sea make debut in Hainan. ecns.cn A total of 408 pieces (sets) artifacts from the two ancient shipwrecks were on display, along with 34 borrowed artifacts from the Palace Museum and other museums, bringing the total number of exhibits to 442.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Lion dragon dance performed to greet National Day in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A lion and dragon dance is staged on the street of Central to greet the upcoming National Day in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Sept. 29, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC. ecns.cn The country marks the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Hangzhou in Foreign Anchor's eyes: A special Global Mayors Dialogue. ecns.cn The "Global Mayors Dialogue ∑Hangzhou" and the 9th Hangzhou International Friendship City Mayor Forum were held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province from Wednesday to Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Intelligent mobile charging robots prepare for National Day rush. ecns.cn Intelligent mobile charging robots will be put into use in several expressways leading to Shanghai during the week-long National Day holiday starting Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Beginning of a slow but sure recovery. ecns.cn "Garbage time of history" has somehow become the catch phrase among Chinese A-share investors lately.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Workers called on to promote role model spirit. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged industrial workers to carry forward the spirit of role models and craftsmanship to contribute to the building of China into a country strong in manufacturing.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Macao's CE candidate outlines his objectives. ecns.cn Sam Hou-fai, the sole candidate in Macao's upcoming chief executive election, has pledged to improve the lives of residents and uphold the "one country, two systems" principle.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Xi pays tribute to fallen heroes on Martyrs' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen heroes at Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). China to see cooler weather but favorable travel conditions over National Day holiday. ecns.cn Most of China will enjoy sunny weather during the upcoming National Day holiday, although temperatures will be 1-3 C cooler than usual, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Concert marks 75th founding anniversary of PRC. ecns.cn A concert was held at the Great Hall of the People on Sunday night to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-30). Unlocking Chinese Cities | 'Hometown of honey peaches' spreads sweetness to the world. ecns.cn Honey peaches, known for their sweet and juicy flavor, are one of the most popular peach varieties. Fenghua, a district in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, is a leading producer of peaches.

Amali Wedagedara (2024-09-30). South Asia in the New Global Debt Crisis — A Call for Collective Solutions. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-30). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-09-30). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org

Camille Bruneau (2024-09-30). The "gender equity" farce: a feminist reading of World Bank policies. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-09-30). Is There A Life Without IMF: Debunking The Myth. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-09-30). The Latin American Left amid China, the United States, late progressivism and the far Right. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-09-30). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-09-30). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation evades contradictions at the end of the Belt and Road: Chinese investment, finance and trade controversies in Southern Africa. cadtm.org

Carl Gibson (2024-09-30). The Haitian migrant lie is a practice run for Trump's mass deportationsÔøºÔøº. nationofchange.org Make no mistake: The demagoguery over Haitian immigrants in Ohio is just the beginning.

Karl Grossman (2024-09-30). Hoodwinked in the hothouse. nationofchange.org "Expensive, dirty and dangerous nuclear energy, a clear showpiece of the industry event, is a fairytale distraction from the real work of moving to clean energy. It's no solution to the climate crisis we face."

Democracy Now! (2024-09-30). Democracy Now! 2024-09-30 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, September 30, 2024 | Democracy Now! Monday, September 30, 2024…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-09-30). Before New Zealand's covid vaccine rollout, 2,000 people attended A&E for chest pains in a year — now it is more than 30,000. expose-news.com

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-09-30). Unexpected Tragedies Demand Paid Leave. inequality.org Millions of working American families are facing a crisis: how to care for loved ones. We all need to give or get care at some point in our lives, but all too often this can be incredibly burdensome or even impossible. Too many Americans simply cannot afford their own care or are unable to take …

noemail (2024-09-30). Mentally Unwell Woman Allegedly Vandalizes Shivling in Himachal's Kangra District. devdiscourse.com A woman, reportedly suffering from mental illness, allegedly vandalized a Shivling at a temple in the Nagrota area of Himachal's Kangra district, according to police reports on Monday.

noemail (2024-09-30). Potential Strike at U.S. Seaports Threatens Economic Disruption. devdiscourse.com About 45,000 union workers at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts may walk off the job on Oct. 1, potentially cutting off vital trade just weeks before the presidential election.

noemail (2024-09-30). Fazlur Rehman Calls for Consensus on Constitutional Amendments to Avoid Political Unrest. devdiscourse.com Senior Pakistani politician Fazlur Rehman has emphasized the necessity of consensus among political parties before introducing constitutional amendments, to prevent political instability. The leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan-Fazlur (JUI-F) made these remarks according to a Dawn report.

noemail (2024-09-30). Gujarat High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Vadodara Boat Capsize Case. devdiscourse.com The Gujarat High Court on Monday granted regular bail to five accused in the January boat capsize incident in Gujarat's Vadodara, in which 12 students and two teachers from a private school lost their lives.

noemail (2024-09-30). PDP Leaders Accuse Retiring DGP of Human Rights Violations. devdiscourse.com In a severe indictment, PDP youth president Waheed Para has accused the retiring Director General of Police, R R Swain, of human rights violations.

noemail (2024-09-30). High-Level Probe Blames MMRCL and Contractor for Fatal Andheri Incident. devdiscourse.com A Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-appointed high-level probe committee has blamed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) and its contractor for the tragic death of a woman who fell into a storm water drain during last week's downpour.

noemail (2024-09-30). Biden Pledges Support After Devastating Hurricane Helene. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he has communicated with the governors of Georgia and North Carolina in the aftermath of the catastrophic Hurricane Helene, which has claimed more than 100 lives and left millions without power. The president stated he would visit North Carolina later this week, expecting to arrive by Wednesday or Thursday. Furthermore, Biden indicated that he might request a special session of Congress to approve a supplemental funding package for the disaster's victims.

noemail (2024-09-30). Bihar Battles Grim Flood Situation Across Multiple Districts. devdiscourse.com Bihar is grappling with severe floods affecting multiple districts, as breaches in embankments have been reported from seven different locations. State officials, including Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, reported no fatalities but acknowledged the significant challenges posed by the torrential rains in neighboring Nepal.

noemail (2024-09-30). Mixed Fortunes for Indian Players at World Chess Championship for Blind and Visually Impaired. devdiscourse.com John Harris Sujin of India experienced a day of mixed outcomes but managed to retain his joint second place in the boys' section of the World Junior and Women Chess Championship for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Monday.

ANDREW MWENDA (2024-09-30). How to make Kampala better. independent.co.ug Why firing top leaders at KCCA is an excuse and not a solution to the problems of our capital city THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | This week, President Yoweri Museveni fired the top leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). This was because a report by the Inspector General of Government accused them of negligence …

IAN KATUSIIME (2024-09-30). Karuma Hydropower Dam. independent.co.ug Uganda makes a major leap in energy future but more work lies a head COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda commissioned its largest hydropower project, the Karuma Hydropower Dam, on September 26, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards enhanced electricity generation for both industrial growth and household access. The commissioning of the …

Mark Eric Owor (2024-09-30). 18 seek compensation for injuries sustained in factory fire. independent.co.ug Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen workers who sustained serious injuries from a fire that broke out at Landy Industries in Mukono district are demanding compensation. The factory manufactures Plastic shoes, Sandals, boots, and health sandals. The fire broke out after an explosion was heard in the factory. Vicky Akello, 19, from Pader District in Northern …

The Independent (2024-09-30). Africa is the world's largest market for Guinness beer — how its ad campaigns exploit men. independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | JORDANNA MATLON | Africa is the world's largest market for Guinness beer (and Nigeria is second only to Britain for the most consumers in one country). The Irish brand's success on the continent is regarded as a trailblazing business model. And that has a lot to do with their advertising campaigns over the years. …

The Independent (2024-09-30). Kenya: Ruto's UDA party shaken by infighting. independent.co.ug Grassroots elections, which are held to pick local leaders for the party across the country, is also said to be a political headache for UDA. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Kenya's ruling UDA is at crossroads amid internal fight for control and influence. Ruto warns the infighting threatens the party's future. In recent weeks, a feud between …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get hay fever relief from fall allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Autumn is the season of change, with green leaves turning color and temperatures cooling. It's also the season of hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. So how can people with fall allergies get relief? Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, has more in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). 3 facts about acute lymphocytic leukemia in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type of childhood cancer is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a blood and bone marrow cancer that creates immature white blood cells that can't perform their typical functions. Because of this, the disease worsens quickly. Most likely to occur in early childhood, ALL is more common in boys than girls, according to the American Cancer Society. Children younger than five are at highest risk for developing ALL. Asmaa Ferdjallah,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). As blood cancer treatments evolve, so does the patient journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — Treatment for blood cancers is advancing, giving more options to people living with the disease. Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., an oncologist and hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, says that physicians are identifying, monitoring and eliminating disease earlier and more deeply, thanks to targeted drug therapies and novel treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. Dr. Ailawadhi is an expert in blood cancers, particularly myeloma….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of cases reported before the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital in Turkey join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ISTANBUL and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Koàß Healthcare and Mayo Clinic have announced that two Koàß Healthcare hospitals, American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital, are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. American Hospital and Koàß University Hospital are the first institutions in Europe to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. The announcement ceremony on Sept. 18 was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic recognized in Newsweek's 2025 rankings for World's Best Smart and Specialized Hospitals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is recognized in Newsweek's list of "World's Best Smart Hospitals" with seven No. 1 rankings in "World's Best Specialized Hospitals." Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is recognized as a Best Smart Hospital and Best Specialized Hospital with seven No. 1 specialty rankings, more than any other hospital, according to Newsweek's "World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025" and "World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025." The "World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks 350 healthcare organizations from 28 countries…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). 7 advances in CAR-T cell therapy at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are advancing and improving CAR-T cell therapy to expand its capabilities to treat more conditions. Read more about the latest advances in CAR-T at Mayo Clinic.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year.‚Å Mayo Clinic Minute: What is TIL therapy? Approximately 100,000…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is valley fever? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some areas of the U.S. are experiencing a recent uptick in cases of a fungal lung infection called valley fever. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what you need to know about valley fever, how it's spread and how to avoid becoming infected. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-d-FB39CTdI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment-free remission for chronic myeloid leukemia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 32-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. It's a lot to take in. We've heard about treatment-free remission. That sounds hopeful. What does that mean? How is it achieved? ANSWER: It is a lot to take in. Some background information may help you and your daughter understand this diagnosis and potential treatment. Leukemias are cancers of the blood cells. Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is an uncommon type of cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic awarded federal grant to study experimental ALS drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic in Florida has received a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to begin an innovative study that will provide hundreds of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) access to the experimental drug ibudilast over six months. The grant totals $22 million. Mayo Clinic will receive $12 million and manage the distribution of the remainder to its collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Heart Day is September 29 JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren't always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart. In this expert alert, Young Erben, M.D., a vascular surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, explains how the most common form, PAD that affects the legs and feet, is treated. Options include a surgical technique from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 64-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after experiencing issues with frequent urination, especially during the night. What are the treatment options and potential side effects? ANSWER: An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH; by age 80, it is 50%. An enlarged prostate…

Tim Reynolds (2024-09-30). Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer. whyy.org Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58. | His family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family. | "Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. "On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others." | Mutom…

UMMID (2024-09-30). Elon Musk reacts to buzz over his 'romance' with Meloni. ummid.com "American multi-billionaire Elon Musk is dating Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni" is the latest buzz on social media platforms.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Watch: Bill Gates buys hot dog from Halal Food Stall in New York. ummid.com American multi-billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was spotted this week buying hot dog from a Halal Food Stall at Times Square, New York.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Bitdeer announces successful testing of SEAL02 Bitcoin mining chip. ummid.com Bitdeer Technologies Thursday Sepember 26, 2024 announced the successful testing of its latest Bitcoin mining chip, SEAL02, following tape-out.

UMMID (2024-09-30). 'Draconian Decision': Mushawarat on CBSE order to drop Urdu. ummid.com All India Muslim Majlis e Mushawarat has slammed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its decision to drop Urdu as one of the languages to write Class 10 and Class 12 board exams…

UMMID (2024-09-30). Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's new PM, is HC-DU alumna. ummid.com Harini Amarasuriya, an alumna of Hindu College of Delhi University, has sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Modi 3.0: A Shift in Power Dynamics. ummid.com Narendra Modi, once a dominant force in Indian politics, now appears to be struggling to maintain his once-unquestionable influence.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Shimla in Grip of Islamophobia: Dimple Oberoi. ummid.com Muslims in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Shimla, are presently being intimidated by the frenzied demand to demolish the alleged illegal part of the mosque in Sanjauli.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Dissecting Govt Claim of Muslim Welfare Under Modi 3.0 Rule. ummid.com The BJP government has come up with the claim that it has done many things for the welfare of Muslims in 100 days of Modi 3.0 rule.

UMMID (2024-09-30). GATE 2025: Last date of application extended. ummid.com IIT Roorkee, official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering this year (GATE 2025), has extended the last date of application without late fees.

UMMID (2024-09-30). 'It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm Still Alive' wins Emmy 2024. ummid.com "It's Bisan From Gaza — and I'm Still Alive" of Palestinian Journalist Bisan Owda and Al Jazeera's AJ+ has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Hard News Feature Story category.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Saudi Arabia unveils Arab, Europe joint initiative to establish Palestine State. ummid.com In a move likely to change the Middle East politics, Saudi Arabia Thursday (September 26, 2024) announced a joint Arab and European initiative to establish an independent and sovereign Palestine State.

UMMID (2024-09-30). UP Horror: Class 2 student sacrificed to bring fame to school. ummid.com In a shocking incident, a Class 2 student from D L Public School in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was 'sacrificed' as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring fame and success to the institution.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Cervical Cancer: Lifestyle Habits Increasing Risks and Prevention. ummid.com Wrong lifestyle choices can wreak havoc on the human body, and it significantly increases the chance of developing illnesses like cervical cancer.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Sitharaman must quit: Demand after FIR against FM over poll bond extortion. ummid.com Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked Nirmala Sitharaman to resign as Union Finance Minister following the filing of an FIR against her in an alleged connection with extortion using electoral bonds.

UMMID (2024-09-30). In a 1st, scientists discover brain cells hanging out together. ummid.com A latest research has revealed that brain neuron cells exhibit patterns akin to friends spending time in each other's company and collaborating, and that networking and communal behavior are traits shared even by neurons.

UMMID (2024-09-30). Infants who receive only breast milk after birth at lesser asthma risk. ummid.com New born babies who are exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalisation at birth are less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, researchers said.

UMMID (2024-09-30). NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 on Way to International Space Station. ummid.com The two crew members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched at 1: 17 p.m. EDT Saturday, for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

UMMID (2024-09-30). Retired AMU Prof donates Rs 50L to create Endowment Fund. ummid.com Dr Suhail Sabir, a retired Professor from the Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has donated Rupees 50 lakh to establish an Endowment Fund at the university…

UMMID (2024-09-30). Night sweats might be sign of Lymphoma. ummid.com Lymphoma is a type of cancer that strikes lymphocytes, i.e., the white blood cells your immune system needs.

Staff (2024-09-30). John Helmer and betrayal of Russia's state interests by its own peace negotiator. gilbertdoctorow.com As a rule, on these pages I do not write critiques or responses to the writings of others, but today will be an exception. A colleague in Germany sent me the link below to a remarkable essay by John Helmer which is too important to ignore. Then one reader of my essays spontaneously asked me …

_____ (2024-09-30). Iranian Kurdish journalist Fardin Mostafaei detained in undisclosed location. hra-news.org

United World International (2024-09-30). After Egypt's accession: BRICS "high hopes and tougher challenges" unitedworldint.com Perspectives, expectations and doubts in Egypt. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The BRICS summit will be held from October 22-24 in the Russian city of Kazan, and the summit is starting amid high hopes and difficult challenges. After the addition of new countries, most notably Egypt, interest in the new bloc has increased. The …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-30). 1] A Captivating Story of Truthfulnes Reflected Upon by Al Allaamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Story of Kab Bin Malik [may Allah be pleased with him] Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al Mad'khali — [may Allah preserve him] said: All praise and thanks be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon Allah's Messenger, his family, companions, and …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-30). Knowledge in stages — By Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymin. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymin, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated in Sharh Hilyati Taalibil Ilm page 77 onwards, under the section kayfiyyah at-Talab wat-Talaqqee that a person should learn the fundamentals and establish his knowledge on sound fundamentals- the Qur'an and …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-30). Souls Cannot Be Purified Until They Are Put to The Test —By Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Qayyim. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibnul Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The souls will not become purified and upright until they are put to test through afflictions. Shaikhul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Allah, The Most High, says: ÿߟџìŸÖŸì …

Andrew Dalton, Kristin M. Hall (2024-09-30). Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88. whyy.org Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. | McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause was given. | Starting in the late 1960s, the Brownsville, Texas native wrote such country and rock 'n' roll standards as "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down,…

Audrey Nguyen, NPR (2024-09-30). To combat misinformation, start with connection, not correction. whyy.org Misinformation and disinformation can be a threat to our democracy. It can No one is immune. "We just don't have the time, the cognitive resources or even the motivation to literally fact-check every piece of information that comes our way," says

Bill Barrow (2024-09-30). What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate. whyy.org Republican

Camille Corcoran (2024-09-30). The Dirty Business of Clean Energy: The U.K. Power Company Polluting Small Towns Across the U.S. theintercept.com Based on dubious carbon accounting, Drax, which runs the U.K.'s biggest power plant, is rapidly expanding its wood pellet operations across America.

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2024-09-30). Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Early voting has begun in parts of Pennsylvania, and Democrats aren't wasting any time starting their door-to-door canvassing to get voters out to the polls. | Montgomery County became one of the first counties in the closely watched swing state to begin accepting mail-in ballots. Residents can return ballots by mail or take them to election precincts or secure boxes across the county for in-person drop-off. | "Starting Friday, you're going to be able to walk in, registe…

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2024-09-30). Harris campaign issues report detailing how repealing ACA would effect Pennsylvanians. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? The Republican candidates hoping to win the White House — Donald Trump and JD Vance — are facing criticism for their Democrats are using the crack in specific policy as an opening t…

Dana Ferguson, NPR (2024-09-30). What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance. whyy.org

DikelediM (2024-09-30). Condolences for Lusikisiki mass shooting victims' families. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Lusikisiki mass shooting victims' families | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the 18 people tragically killed in a mass shooting over the weekend in Ngobozana village, in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape. | The President has also extended his sympathies to the survivors of the two separate attacks, which took place on the same street and predominantly claimed the lives of women. | President Ramaphosa assured the grieving families that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mobilised all available resources to bring the perpetrators to justice. A specia…

Gabisile (2024-09-30). GNU working to build an inclusive economy. sanews.gov.za GNU working to build an inclusive economy | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated government's commitment to building an inclusive economy in South Africa and has assured Londoners that the Government of National Unity (GNU) is working around the clock to make this a reality. | The country's second-in-command was speaking on Monday at the Bloomberg roundtable discussion in London, during his second leg of a weeklong working visit, which kickstarted today. | The Deputy President is in the United Kingdom to engage with leaders with the hope of improving trade and investment relations between the two nati…

Gabisile (2024-09-30). Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK. sanews.gov.za Mashatile kicks off working visit to the UK | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in London, United Kingdom, for the second leg of his working visit scheduled to take place today and wrap up on Friday, 4 October 2024. | According to the Presidency, the purpose of the visit is to improve trade and investment relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom. | This visit follows a successful working visit to Ireland, which was aimed at advancing cooperation between South Africa and Ireland to improve trade and investment, and building on the significant progress made in the fields of science, innovat…

Eduardo José Peña (2024-09-30). Iglesia Ortodoxa Apostólica Antioquena de España: secta ortodoxa ocultista sinárquica. indybay.org La secta ortodoxa ocultista Iglesia Ortodoxa Apostólica Antioquena de España celebra un encuentro ecuménico en Barcelona junto al Arzobispado de Barcelona. | øQuién es esta secta ortodoxa ocultista que asocian a la sociedad secreta de la SINARQUÂA?>

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-09-30). Palestina_Cine documental: "Dónde lloran los olivos"…hasta que tod@s seamos libres. indybay.org

Staff (2024-09-30). XV Bienal de La Habana: "Que el arte se entrecruce y tienda puentes de conexión" cubadebate.cu "Más allá de todas las diferencias, existe un espacio de conocimientos, expectativas y afectos que compartimos la mayoría de los seres humanos. Buscar estos puntos de conexión, esas zonas comunes que nos permitan avanzar juntos hacia un futuro más equitativo y sustentable debería ser nuestra principal divisa". Esta es la plataforma conceptual que se plantean los organizadores de la XV Bienal de La Habana.

Staff (2024-09-30). Cubanos escoltan a líderes de Iberoamericano de Ajedrez en España. cubadebate.cu Al tiempo que el cubano Luis Ernesto Quesada cedía el liderazgo tras la derrota ante el colombiano Santiago àÅvila, su compañero Ernesto Fernández sometía al local Francisco Vallejo y se "pegaba" a la cima en el Campeonato Iberoamericano de Ajedrez, en España. Fernández enfrentó en la séptima ronda al jugador con mayor Elo del torneo.

Staff (2024-09-30). Deslaves e inundaciones dejan saldo de más de 120 muertos en Nepal. cubadebate.cu Socorristas en Nepal recuperaron decenas de cuerpos de autobuses y otros vehículos que quedaron sepultados en deslizamientos de tierra cerca de la capital, Katmandú, mientras el número de muertos por las inundaciones aumentó a por lo menos 129 con decenas de desaparecidos, informaron las autoridades este domingo.

Staff (2024-09-30). Déficit en pico nocturno de este lunes sobrepasa los 1100 MW, informa Unión Eléctrica. cubadebate.cu El déficit previsto para el horario pico nocturno de este lunes 30 de septiembre sobrepasa los 1100 MW, de acuerdo con el parte habitual que emite a diario la Unión Eléctrica.

Staff (2024-09-30). Precios, bancarización y presupuesto entre los temas del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de septiembre. cubadebate.cu Es decisiva la etapa que vive el país asociada al proceso de implementación de las acciones aprobadas con el propósito de respaldar las Proyecciones de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024, trascendió en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de septiembre.

Staff (2024-09-30). Homenaje al Indio Naborí desde la matemática y el conocimiento. cubadebate.cu Hoy 30 de septiembre de 2024 se cumple el 102 aniversario del nacimiento de Jesús Orta Ruiz, el Indio Naborí. Nuestra columna le rinde un especial homenaje. Agradezco la colaboración de su hijo Fidel Antonio Orta. °Manos y mente a la obra!.

Staff (2024-09-30). Presidente cubano intercambia con representantes de la misión estatal cubana en México. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez se reunió esta noche con una representación de la misión estatal cubana en México. El mandatario dialogó con médicos, empresarios, diplomáticos y otros colaboradores. Díaz-Canel Bermúdez viajó a México, para participar en la toma de posesión de Claudia Sheinbaum.

The Independent (2024-09-30). UNOC hails Ugandan logistics companies for maximizing local content. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Oil Company-UNOC has commended players in the oil and gas sector for adhering to the local content needs that have seen numerous Ugandans benefit from the sector. Jessica Kyeyune made the remarks while representing the UNOC CEO at a National Supplier engagement organised by Threeways Shipping (TWS) …

Staff (2024-09-30). El tiempo este 30 de septiembre: Algunas lluvias en gran parte del país. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en todo el país, con nublados ocasionales y aisladas lluvias en la mañana en la costa norte central, oriental y el sur occidental. Desde el final de la mañana se nublará con chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en gran parte del país, estas lluvias pueden extenderse hasta horas de la noche.

Staff (2024-09-30). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 30 de septiembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu