Daily Archives: August 29, 2024

2024-08-29: News Headlines

Staff (2024-08-29). Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank : EU. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Israel's major military incursion into the occupied West Bank must not be "the premises of a war extension from Gaza" and a repeat of the "full-scale destruction" seen in the Palestinian enclave. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) suspends staff movement across Gaza after …

Vanessa Beeley (2024-08-29). Ethnic cleansing of the West Bank in Occupied Palestine is being ramped up. thealtworld.com

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in West Bank's Tulkarm camp. presstv.ir Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). UN chief urges end to Israel's assault on West Bank as death toll rises to 17. presstv.ir The UN chief voices deep concern over Israel's West Bank military operation, calling for a swift end to the aggression.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Tulkarm Brigade commander killed in fierce clashes with Israeli forces. presstv.ir The commander of a Palestinian resistance group affiliated with Saraya al-Quds has been killed in a heavy exchange of fire with the Israeli regime's forces in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Day 2 of West Bank carnage: Israeli forces kill worshipers, burn homes. presstv.ir Israel has killed 662 Palestinians and injured about 5,400 in the West Bank since early October last year.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strikes across occupied West Bank. presstv.ir The PRCS says Israel has carried out airstrikes against several towns across the occupied West Bank, killing at least 10 Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Hamas asserts Palestinian nation 'resolved' to continue resistance. presstv.ir The head of Hamas in the West Bank says Palestinians are determined to continue the path of resistance, despite hardships.


presstv.ir (2024-08-29). 'Dire and dangerous': Hamas, PA condemn deadly Israeli escalation in West Bank. presstv.ir Hamas and the Palestinian Authority vehemently condemn escalation of the Israeli regime's deadly aggression across the Tel Aviv-occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Mahmoud Abbas shortens Saudi visit due to West Bank violence. presstv.ir The Palestinian Authority president shortened his visit to Saudi Arabia over Israel's deadly military operations in the West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Israeli raids risk worsening 'catastrophic' West Bank situation: UN. presstv.ir The UN says many Palestinians including children have been killed while posing no imminent threat.

Fayha Shalash, Huthifa Fayyad, Middle East Eye. (2024-08-29). Israel Launches Largest Occupied West Bank Offensive Since Second Intifada. popularresistance.org Israel launched its largest offensive on the occupied West Bank since the Second Intifada, attacking three cities – Jenin, Tulkarm and Tubas – from land and air. | Drone strikes were reported in the three cities as troops opened fire at Palestinians on the ground, killing at least nine people, including seven in Tubas and two in Jenin, according to the Palestinian health ministry. | The assault began just after midnight local time (21: 00 GMT) after undercover Israeli soldiers entered the Jenin refugee camp and the Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarm. | In Tubas, Israeli troops arrived via military helicopters and l…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). Arab League condemns Israeli military campaign against the West Bank. plenglish.com Cairo, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The Arab League condemned in harsh terms the large-scale offensive launched by the Israeli Army against the West Bank, causing at least 17 deaths and 30 injuries in just over 24 hours.

Ali Salam (2024-08-29). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian in Jenin. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian young man in the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, during its ongoing military incursion. The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that the young man, Firas Bassam Alaqma "Turkman", 35, succumbed to critical gunshot wounds, late Wednesday night. According to eyewitness accounts, …

Ali Salam (2024-08-29). Israeli Forces Shoot Nine Palestinians Across the West Bank. imemc.org Israeli forces shot nine Palestinian citizens and injured others, on Wednesday, in the governorates of Tubas, Nablus, and Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday night, Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and injured two others during the ongoing military incursion in the Al-Far'a refugee camp, southwest of Tubas in the northeastern part of the …

IMEMC News (2024-08-29). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Twenty Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org On Wednesday evening, the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) and the Palestinian Detainees' Committee said the Israeli army abducted at least twenty Palestinians in several areas of the occupied West Bank. The PPS and the Detainees Committee stated that the number provided is only for those whose abduction has been documented and verified and added that …

Fayha Shalash (2024-08-29). West Bank: Communications cut in Jenin as Israeli assault enters second day. middleeasteye.net West Bank: Communications cut in Jenin as Israeli assault enters second day | Witnesses say snipers are stationed across Jenin as homes are raided across besieged Tulkarm camps | | Mourners pray by the bodies of four men who were killed by Israeli forces during their funeral in the al-…

MEE staff (2024-08-29). Israeli foreign minister's call to eject West Bank's Palestinians condemned. middleeasteye.net Israeli foreign minister's call to eject West Bank's Palestinians condemned | EU foreign policy chief says Israel Katz's comments are 'completely unacceptable' | | People inspect damage to a mosque following an Israeli operation in the Fara camp for Palestinian refugees near Tubas, the occupied We…

MEE staff (2024-08-29). Israeli soldiers sexually harassing Palestinian women at Hebron checkpoint: Report. middleeasteye.net Israeli soldiers sexually harassing Palestinian women at Hebron checkpoint: Report | Hebron residents report surge in sexual harassment and humiliating treatment at checkpoints since outbreak of war | | Palestinians cross an Israeli checkpoint in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 April 20…

newarab (2024-08-29). West Bank death toll rises to 18 as Israel continues assault. newarab.com Israeli forces continued a large-scale military attack for a second day They are carrying on with an assault on the cities and refugee camps of Jenin and Tulkarem while destroying infrastructure and surrounding hospitals. | On Thursday, they said that they killed

newarab (2024-08-29). Deadly Israeli raids in West Bank as Gaza war rages on. newarab.com Israel launched a large-scale operation on Wednesday in the The military said its forces killed nine militants while the Palestinian Red Crescent reported 10 deaths in the West Bank, where The war…

newarab (2024-08-29). Israel strikes kill in Gaza, West bank tensions ongoing. newarab.com

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Deadly Israeli raids in occupied West Bank as Gaza war rages. aljazeera.com Israel has launched its largest military assault in the territory in more than 20 years, attacking four areas.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Israel ramps up military assault on occupied West Bank for second day. aljazeera.com Several Palestinians have been killed and injured in raids across the territory that have drawn global condemnation.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). The West Bank: Israel's other genocidal war in Palestine. aljazeera.com The military assault on the northern West Bank is part of a larger plan to force Palestinians from their homeland.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Alarm over Israeli assault on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Leaders sound alarm over Israel's major assault on the occupied West Bank.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Israel now turning their sights on the occupied West Bank, says analyst. aljazeera.com Israel is "trying to get rid of as many Palestinians as possible" after launching a major raid.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). 'Israel's approach in occupied West Bank is creating more resistance'. aljazeera.com "Israel's approach in the West Bank is creating more resistance"

Hagar Shezaf (2024-08-29). Masked Israeli army and police forces attack Palestinians in West Bank, eyewitnesses say. haaretz.com They were 'masked, in uniforms, but without any name tags or body cameras,' one witness said. The forces accused the group of belonging to Hamas, handcuffed one, beat him and threw him into a river, the witness added; The IDF and Border Police said no troops were at the scene…

Jack Khoury (2024-08-29). Israeli army reports killing five West Bank militants in mosque amid ongoing large-scale operation. haaretz.com Among those killed, the army says, is a senior Islamic Jihad member in charge of a recent attack which killed an Israeli civilian. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports 12 were killed since operation started…

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-29). Hamas Leader Calls for Resumption of Suicide Bombings in West Bank. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-08-29). Iran Condemns Israeli Assault on West Bank. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly condemned the Zionist regime's massive assault on the occupied West Bank, saying the brutal raids reveal Israel's intention to widen the scope of massacre of Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). 'Why Jenin?' What does Israel have against the refugee camp? aljazeera.com Israeli military action against the town and impoverished refugee camp are decades old.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge. presstv.ir Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge as hundreds gathered to express solidarity with Gazans and demand an immediate ceasefire.

newarab (2024-08-29). WFP pauses staff movement in Gaza after Israel strikes vehicle. newarab.com "This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-08-29). Washington's Israel Policy Is Just Feigning Ignorance Of Israeli Depravity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's so unfair how Israel's neighbors keep attacking it completely unprovoked while Israel is just innocently minding its own business trying to commit a little genocide in peace.

Vanessa Beeley (2024-08-29). Hezbollah retaliation and Trump's Zionist dream team formation. thealtworld.com My reports for yesterday's UK Column News | My first report covers the first stage of Hezbollah's retaliation for the Zionist assassination of senior commander Fouad Shukr in the Beirut southern suburbs in July. | My second report is probably going to upset the Trumpwashers who appear to be twisting facts into knots to avoid the very clear (for me) Zionist club that is being created to help Trump win the elections this year — there is not one member of his dream team that is not a staunch supporter of Israel and a genocide denier. | I will be writing a full report on the damage Trump did during his last Pres…

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Art and trauma: Israeli genocide in Gaza through eyes of Palestinian children. presstv.ir Amateur artworks by children in Gaza who have so far survived the Israeli genocidal bombings point to the scale and magnitude of their tragedy and trauma.

newarab (2024-08-29). Eventbrite removes appeal for maternal care in Gaza. newarab.com Eventbrite removed a planned fundraiser from their platform that aimed to raise funds for a maternal care hospital in Gaza and medical equipment, an activist has said. | Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist and co-founder of the Palestinian-led organisation Within Our Lifetime, revealed on X that the company had cancelled the event. | The event was for "We planned a fundraiser for Doctors against genocide to provide support to a maternal care hospita…

newarab (2024-08-29). Netanyahu wanted cabinet meeting at Gaza-Egypt border: report. newarab.com Israel's Shin Bet security service has refused a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold a security cabinet meeting at the The Philadelphi Corridor (also known as the Salah al-Din Corridor), currently occupied by Israel, has become a key stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations, with Egypt and Hamas refusing to accept a continued Israeli military presence in the area. | According to Israel's Channel 12, Netanyahu as…

Jamal Kanj (2024-08-29). How Blinken's Disinformation Perpetuates the Suffering in Gaza? counterpunch.org After a three-hour meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, Anthony Blinken professed Israel's acceptance of a supposed ceasefire proposal. However, less than 48 hours later, it became evident that this proclamation was likely part of a PR disinformation strategy designed to dress the wolf in sheep clothing. The complicity between Joe Biden Administration and Netanyahu became more

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Donald Trump's New Ally Accused Of Bizarre Act Days After Big Political Move | US Elections | RFK Jr. hindustantimes.com Days after ending his White House bid to endorse Trump, shocking stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are surfacing. An environmental group calls for a federal probe into his alleged wildlife antics, including severing a whale's head with a chainsaw and dumping a bear cub in Central Park. Is RFK Jr. an "environmental criminal"?>

Oded Yaron (2024-08-29). U.S. intensifies Mideast military presence as Iran reportedly readies for revenge attack on Israel. haaretz.com Despite Israel foiling Hezbollah's attack this week, the Biden administration is reinforcing its air and sea forces in the region while rushing arms shipments to Israel, amid rising concerns about Iran retaliating for the Tehran assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh…

Nathan Klabin (2024-08-29). Not Just Israel: Hezbollah's Growing Danger to Jewish Diasporas Everywhere, Experts Tell TML. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-08-29). Israeli Psy-War Aimed at Downplaying Hezbollah Strikes: Iran's Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Zionist regime has resorted to psychological warfare to whitewash its humiliating failure to fend off the military attacks that the Lebanese Hezbollah launched early Sunday, Iran's ambassador to Beirut said.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Houthis release footage of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker in Red Sea. aljazeera.com Video appears to show a series of explosions on the vessel, amid fears of a potential major oil spill.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Houthis release video of attack on Red Sea oil tanker. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have released video showing the armed group detonating explosives on the Greek-flagged Sounion tanker.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Gruesome photos of US Marines massacre of Iraqi civilians spark global outrage. presstv.ir The New Yorker has published the photos of the 2005 American Marines' massacre in Iraq's Haditha, shocking the world.

newarab (2024-08-29). Israel kills Islamic Jihad member near Syria-Lebanon border. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). UN renews Lebanon UNIFIL peacekeeping mandate amid tensions. newarab.com A unanimously adopted resolution said the council "decides to extend the present mandate of UNIFIL until 31st August 2025," referring to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. | With more than 10,000…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Lebanon: Nationwide Electricity Blackout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lebanon's capital, Beirut, in the dark on July 27, 2020, due to widespread electricity blackouts caused by fuel shortages in the midst of a dire economic crisis. | © 2020 Patrick Baz/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Lebanese government's continued mismanagement of the electricity sector and its failure to carry out key reforms is diminishing the public's already-limited access to electricity, Human Rights Watch said today.On August 17, 2024, Lebanon's only operational power plant shut down after the state-run electricity company, Electricité du Liban (EDL) ran out of fu…

tn.ai (2024-08-29). Iran Urges UNSC's Decisive Action to Tame Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN ambassador called on the Security Council to condemn the Zionist regime's malevolent activities and take decisive action to force Israel to end its occupation of the Syrian Golan, cease all acts of aggression against Syria and Lebanon, and stop the genocidal war in Gaza.

David Kattenburg, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-29). Update On The ICC Arrest Warrants For Benjamin Netanyahu And Yoav Gallant. popularresistance.org It was a landmark ruling by the world's supreme judicial body. | Israel's 57-year occupation and colonial settlement of the Palestinian territories are unlawful, it must withdraw from the territories "as rapidly as possible," and UN member states must hold Israel to account for its wrongful acts, the International Court of Justice declared last July 19, in The Hague, in a non-binding 12-3 vote. | Sometime this fall, across town, a 3-judge panel of a totally different court — the International Criminal Court (independent from the UN) — will issue one of two far more consequential rulings.

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-29). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

tn.ai (2024-08-29). IRGC Servicemen Martyred, Hurt in Gas Leak Incident. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said two servicemen have been martyred and several others sustained injuries as a result of a gas leak in Iran's central province of Isfahan.

Eduardo Garcia (2024-08-29). Nicanotes: Nicaragua: cooperation, not conspiracy. afgj.org By Fabrizio Casari [This article was first published in Spanish in El Digital 19 on August 17, 2024. It is translated here by Francisco Dominguez.] (Fabrizio Casari is an Italian journalist and political analyst.) The new law that will regulate the activities of non-governmental organizations in Nicaragua, outlining the contours of their functions, is called…

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Houthi warns Muslims of 'dangerous situation' in conflict with Israel. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has described reconciliation with Israel as "impossible."

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-08-29). DNC Convention Features Former CIA Director Who Was in Charge of Drone Programs that Killed Thousands. covertactionmagazine.com Leon Panetta was drowned out by anti-war activists when he spoke at 2016 convention, but not this time Former CIA Director Leon Panetta (2009-2011) was among the featured speakers on the final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on August 22 when Kamala Harris accepted the party's nomination as its presidential candidate. …

Vijay Prashad (2024-08-29). She Was Brutally Killed Before She Could Write Her Story for the World. dissidentvoice.org Arpita Singh (India), My Lollypop City: Gemini Rising, 2005. Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 8 August 2024, a 31-year-old doctor at the RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata (West Bengal, India) finished her 36-hour shift at the hospital, ate dinner with her colleagues, and went to the …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). Cuban scientists study danger of earthquakes in Pinar fault. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban scientists are studying the paleoseismology of the Pinar fault, a long-standing desire of the scientific community about a region of the country that has recorded several earthquakes throughout history.

Alaa Alhattab (2024-08-29). A writer's determination to give voice to the people of Gaza. electronicintifada.net Every Israeli attempt at silencing Palestinians will only give rise to more voices.

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-29). Israel's 'starvation strategy': IDF targets World Food Program vehicle as Gaza's famine worsens. nationofchange.org As famine spreads across Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are accused of targeting humanitarian workers, including a World Food Program vehicle, in what some are calling a deliberate strategy to starve the Palestinian population.

Erica Caines, Black Agenda Report. (2024-08-29). Selective Democracy: US Hegemony And Global Consequences. popularresistance.org The United States often claims to promote democracy and human rights, but its actions reveal a deeper agenda of spreading global hegemony, exposing the hypocrisy in its foreign policy. A glaring example is the Biden-Harris administration's simultaneous rhetoric of humanitarian concern and unwavering support for Israel, despite the latter's ongoing military actions in Gaza. This contradiction exposes the inauthenticity of the U.S.'s commitment to democratic principles and human rights, especially when these principles conflict with its strategic alliances. | In a recent convention speech, President Joe Biden embar…

Abba A. Solomon (2024-08-29). Why Are Liberal Zionists Cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza? indybay.org Democrats pledge continued arms for Israel as it makes Gaza hell on earth…

Phil Pasquini (2024-08-29). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Iran's top general vows 'calculated' response to Israel. presstv.ir Major General Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks in reference to the much-anticipated retaliation for the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). UN food agency suspends operations in Gaza after car hit by Israeli gunfire. presstv.ir The UN food agency suspends the movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip following an attack on one of its vehicles at an Israeli military checkpoint.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Iraqi Resistance launches drone strike on Israeli power station in Haifa. presstv.ir Fighters from Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched a drone attack on a strategic site in the Israeli port city of Haifa.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Iran warns against Israel's plots to expand war across Palestine. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns against Israel's sinister and racist plots to expand the scale of killing and crimes across Palestine.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Jewish Voice for Peace: US must stop arming Israel's 'genocidal violence'. presstv.ir Jewish activists have called on the United States to stop arming the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). FM: 'Final victory' belongs to Palestinians; Iran to stand with Palestine 'until the very end'. presstv.ir Iran hails Palestinians' steadfastness in the face of the Israeli regime's deadly atrocities, expressing certainty that "final victory" belongs to the Palestinian people.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Pro-Palestinian students at US universities face censorship as semester begins. presstv.ir US campuses have adopted tough rules to restrict criticism of Israel's war on Gaza with the beginning of the first fall semester, making pro-Palestinian students face censorship.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). UN says vaccinating children in Gaza impossible 'under a sky full of bombs'. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has already declared its supports for a polio vaccination in the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Namibia denies stopover to ship carrying military cargo for Israel amid war on Gaza. presstv.ir Namibia refuses to allow an explosive-laden ship destined for the occupied Palestinian territories to dock at its ports.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). FM: Unlike Israel, Iran after de-escalation of tensions in region. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the country is after disposal of tensions in the West Asia region, while the Israeli regime has been contributing to intensification of regional tensions.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-08-29). Namibia Blocks Ship Carrying 'Explosive Material' For Israel. popularresistance.org The Namibian government has barred the Portuguese-flagged MV Kathrin cargo vessel from entering its territorial waters under suspicions that the ship carries military equipment and "explosive material" for Israel. | "Yes, I have asked Namport via the line ministry to consider the request to not allow the vessel MV Kathrin to dock in our ports. The request was made on Friday," Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab told Namibian daily New Era on 26 August. | "Upon receiving reports that a vessel may be carrying weapons intended for Israel, I addressed a letter to Cabinet, international relations ministry, works ministry,…

Rox Middleton, Liam Shaw, Miriam Gauntlett (2024-08-29). Palestine paralyzed: Israel's brutal war revives polio virus among children. peoplesworld.org After 25 years without polio, the siege of Gaza has directly resulted in a confirmed case of childhood paralysis, in what could be the start of a polio outbreak. The British biologist Peter Medawar described a virus as "a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein." The virus that causes polio provides a perfect …

John Steinbach (2024-08-29). Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Threat to World Peace. History and Analysis. globalresearch.ca This carefully researched article by John Steinbach on Israel's nuclear arsenal was first published by Global Research in March 2002. | "Should war break out in the Middle East again,… or should any Arab nation fire missiles against Israel, as the …

Editor (2024-08-29). Gaza breakdown: 20 times Israel used U.S. arms in likely war crimes. mronline.org If the Biden administration is truly concerned about the loss of innocent Palestinian life in Gaza, it can stop Israel's atrocities by denying it the tools it needs to commit them.

Editor (2024-08-29). 'International Law obligations' — Namibia blocks ship carrying 'explosive material' to Israel. mronline.org "As such, it was necessary to engage authorities in Namibia on issues of concern to ensure our decisions and actions domestically are aligned with our obligations in terms of international law and our policy stance of many years on Palestine."

newarab (2024-08-29). Under cover of Gaza war, Israel is seizing Palestinian land. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Mandela would be mourning for Gaza, furious at Israel: Grandson. newarab.com As

newarab (2024-08-29). EU's Borrell seeking sanctions on Israel ministers for 'hatred'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Ireland warns airlines to refrain from carrying Israeli munition. newarab.com Aircraft transporting weapons and military equipment for Israel have been prohibited from using It came after the Irish transport ministry was investigating allegations that munitions for the Israeli forces were transported through Irish airspace, according to a report by The Ditch news site. | At least four civil flights carrying munitions to weapons manufacturers and contractors in Tel Aviv occurred this year, the news site reported. | Irish premier Simon Harris said on Tuesday that the transport ministry wa…

newarab (2024-08-29). Israeli soldiers facing trial over refusal to return to Gaza. newarab.com Israel's army has warned several infantry brigade soldiers that they will face trial if they do not return to combat in The channel reported that at least 20 soldiers have refused to return to Gaza, with at least 10 having received official warnings from the army on Tuesday. | Families of some of the soldiers were quoted by Kan as saying that their relatives "are forced to conduct ground manoeuvres in Gaza or face prison", with some offering to retur…

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Aid delivery in Gaza is nearly impossible. Why hasn't the US intervened? aljazeera.com UN says Israel is hampering efforts to deliver vaccines and other aid, but the US has offered little public pressure.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). WFP suspends staff movements in Gaza after Israeli forces attack its team. aljazeera.com World Food Programme suspends staff movements in Gaza after Israeli forces fired on a vehicle near a Gaza checkpoint.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). EU's top diplomat seeks sanctions against Israeli ministers. aljazeera.com Josep Borrell urges 27 member states to back measures against those accused of fomenting 'hatred' towards Palestinians.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. aljazeera.com Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Family members of Israeli captives rush Gaza border fence. aljazeera.com Family members of captives held by Hamas rushed a border fence with Gaza and entered a military no-go zone.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). WHO says Israel agrees to pause in fighting for polio campaign in Gaza. aljazeera.com The UN's health agency says Israel has agreed to at least three days of "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza.

Etan Nechin (2024-08-29). Jews were target of 44 percent of all hate crimes in New York in 2023, says new report. haaretz.com A new report by the New York State comptroller reveals that 65 percent of all felony hate crimes in New York City were targeted at Jewish individuals, and that a growing number of attacks were directed at people rather than property…

Hadar Kane (2024-08-29). British Airways, Iberia Express resume flights to, from Israel on Friday. haaretz.com These airlines join Air France, Aegean carriers, and Azerbaijan Airlines, which earlier this week resumed flights to Israel following the airport's closure due to a flareup in the country's northern border…

Yael Freidson (2024-08-29). Rescued hostage confirms Arye Zalmanovich was murdered in Gaza captivity while held together. haaretz.com Kaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued from Hamas captivity on Wednesday. He told the son of Arye Zalmanovich, who was murdered in captivity, that a special bond formed between them in Gaza…

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Israeli Hostage Families Breach Gaza Fence As Netanyahu Fails To Crack Deal With Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com

newleftreview (2024-08-29). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Steven Ganot (2024-08-29). Israeli Study Reveals Jellyfish's Ability To Actively Navigate. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-29). UN Aid Vehicle Shot Near Israeli Checkpoint; Movement Suspended. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-08-29). Iraqi Drone Attack Targets Power Station in Haifa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A drone attack by Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups targeted a strategic site in the Israeli-occupied port city of Haifa on Thursday.

newarab (2024-08-29). Goodbye Paris, hello desert: Saudi wants to host Summer Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Why Turkey is accelerating towards normalisation with Syria. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). A look at Jordan's Umm al-Jimal, UNESCO site of ancient empires>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Australian Hells Angels kingpin Angelo Pandeli 'detained in UAE'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Floods in Yemen kill 33 people, damage more than 200 homes. newarab.com Heavy rains that began on Tuesday as part of Yemen's monsoon season have caused major flooding and unleashed rockslides in the Melhan district of Al-Mahwit province. | The floods have killed 33 people, destroyed 28 houses and caused cracks in 200 others, Ali al-Z…

newarab (2024-08-29). Germany expels head of banned Muslim centre over Ayatollah links. newarab.com The interior ministry of the German city state of

newarab (2024-08-29). Gulf states protest Netflix's 'The Goat Life', ignore kafala. newarab.com Audiences in The nearly three-hour film portrays the hardships of a Malayali Indian migrant worker who was coerced into working without pay as an isolated goat herder in Saudi Arabia, sparking considerable backlash from many in the kingdom who accuse it of misrepresenting the country. |

newarab (2024-08-29). Hollywood 'dehumanising' Palestinians on screen, say filmmakers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Iran: Two Revolutionary Guards killed in workshop 'gas leak'. newarab.com "Lieutenant Colonel Mokhtar Morshedi and Captain Mojtaba Nazari were martyred," Fars news agency reported, citing a statement from the Revolutionary Guards. | It said their death came after a "gas leak incident on Wednesday night" in a Guards' workshops in the central province…

newarab (2024-08-29). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-29). Jordan orders Islamist party to remove 'Hamas-style' logo. newarab.com Jordan's independent electoral commission has ordered an Islamist party to remove a logo slightly reminiscent of a symbol used by Jordan is due to hold nationwide parliamentary elections on 10 September. |

newarab (2024-08-29). Libya's oil output falls more than half amid political standoff. newarab.com The crisis over control of the

newarab (2024-08-29). NYU new guidelines identify Zionists as 'protected class'. newarab.com The updated guidelines on hate speech and harassment categorise those who identify as Zionists as a protected class, shielding them from "adverse treatment". | "For many Jewish people, Zionism is a part of t…

newarab (2024-08-29). Tough choices ahead for Egypt as IMF delays next review. newarab.com Negotiations have been under way between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the fourth review of the "Any delay is likely to place Egypt in an unenviable position for the government is committed to cover due payments in US dollar to foreign oil and gas companies amid a shortage of foreign cash," an Egyptian government official told The New Arab on condition of anonymity for not being authorised brief the media.

newarab (2024-08-29). Mpox outbreak: How WHO 'vaccine apartheid' has segregated Africa. newarab.com It's no surprise that nearly two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) triumphantly Once again, the WHO has done the bare minimum. Instead of challenging how the worl…

newarab (2024-08-29). Did the Taliban ban women from speaking in public? newarab.com Last Wednesday, the country's Taliban rulers Most shockingly, the laws have been interp…

newarab (2024-08-29). Egypt sends arms to Somalia following security pact, sources say. newarab.com Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a

newarab (2024-08-29). Iran charges filmmaker, actress daughter over veil. newarab.com "The Tehran prosecutor charged filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad and her daughter, the actress Baran Kosari, after they removed their hijab in public," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | Banietemad, 70, is one of Ir…

newarab (2024-08-29). Iraqi forces down suspected Turkish drone over Kirkuk province. newarab.com An unidentified drone was downed by the "The…

newarab (2024-08-29). Tunisia arrests Italian for building irregular migrant boat. newarab.com The 45-year-old who was not named "works in a boat building factory", Farid Jha, spokesman for the public prosecutor's office in Monastir, a coastal city in east-centra…

newarab (2024-08-29). Turkish-PKK clashes in N. Iraq lead to thousands of evacuations. newarab.com

John Kiriakou, Consortium News. (2024-08-29). The Slide Into Authoritarianism. popularresistance.org All of us who care about civil liberties, civil rights, human rights and freedom of the press have had a front-row seat lately to a slide toward what can only be described as authoritarianism. The governments of the U.S., U.K. and even Canada have been working hard, sometimes in a coordinated fashion, to silence dissenting voices. The governments' tactics have been heavy-handed, to say the least. | Most recently, journalist Richard Medhurst was arrested last week by British authorities. Richard, who is one of the loudest and most important voices in support of human rights for Palestinians, was arrested at Heathr…

Adam Mahoney, In These Times. (2024-08-29). 'Sustainable Square Mile' Tests Power Of Biden's Billions For Climate Justice. popularresistance.org Two days after a series of tornadoes ripped through Chicago's South Side, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity, Naomi Davis and Suzanne Waddell met in the front yard of Emmett Till's childhood home to assess the damage. Fencing had been blown down. Their organization, Blacks in Green, founded by Davis in 2007, owns the historic landmark. It will open as a playhouse, community farm and museum in 2025, honoring the life the 14-year-old deserved to have. Even in 92-degree heat, people stopped by to take photos, a regular occurrence that reminds Davis of the larger duty marginalized people in A…

Greta Zarro, World Beyond War. (2024-08-29). The Biggest Military Base Empire On Earth. popularresistance.org The United States of America, unlike any other nation on Earth, maintains a massive network of foreign military bases around the world, more than 900 bases in more than 90 countries and territories. If the peace movement is serious about ending the United States' and its allies' warmaking, then this global constellation of bases must be curtailed. | The permanent stationing of more than 220,000 U.S. troops, weapons arsenals, and thousands of aircraft, tanks, and ships in every corner of the globe makes the logistics for U.S. aggression, and that of its allies, quicker and more efficient. Bases also facilitate the…

Jon Abraham, Fight Back News! (2024-08-29). Students, Community Members Battle Repression Of Pro-Palestine Protesters. popularresistance.org George Washington University, Washington, DC — On Thursday, August 22, over 300 people gathered at James Monroe Park in downtown DC to support the student intifada. Last semester, students and community members from across the DMV set up an encampment at The George Washington University (GWU), called "Shohada' Square." Those involved have been facing charges from the courts, repression from the university, and brutalization by the police. | August 22 marked the first day of classes for the 2024 fall semester at GWU, and student organizers planned a protest to remind administration that they will not back do…

Nick Corbishly, Naked Capitalism. (2024-08-29). Three Amigos No More? popularresistance.org Just a week ago, we wagered that the US and Canadian embassies would soon begin piling pressure on Mexico as the outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (aka AMLO) seeks to pass sweeping constitutional reforms to its mining laws, energy laws and judicial system, among other things, in his last month in office. Just two days later, the US Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, sent a communique warning that the proposed judicial reforms could have serious consequences for the US' trade relations with its biggest trade partner: | Based on my lifelong experience supporting the rule of law, I believe popular direc…

Tareq Saghie, Labor Notes. (2024-08-29). Worker Coops Bring Undocumented Workers Into The Labor Movement. popularresistance.org How can immigrants without work authorization avoid being hyper-exploited, and instead find work where they have some autonomy and collective power to raise standards? A movement that has been incubating in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, might offer some answers. | Sunset Park boasts one of the highest concentrations of worker cooperatives in the United States. | This business model, brought to the neighborhood by the Center for Family Life, guarantees all members standard and legal wages, a voice in their company's governance, and control over their schedules. Since members are business owners, not employees, they also…

Larry Johnson (2024-08-29). What Is Really Going On With the Arrest of Pavel Durov? sonar21.com Very strange doings in France surrounding the arrest of Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, apparently on the specific orders of President Macron. But it sure looks like the hand of Uncle Sam was helping manipulate the puppet strings in this fascist drama. My evidence? Look at the second in the list of charges filed against Durov. |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-29). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Michael Roberts (2024-08-29). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-29). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-29). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-29). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-29). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-29). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org

Paramjit Singh (2024-08-29). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Salmali Das, Sankha Subhra Biswas (2024-08-29). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-08-29). Irrationality and mass paranoia invade our societies. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-08-29). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org

Democracy Now! (2024-08-29). Democracy Now! 2024-08-29 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, August 29, 2024 | Democracy Now! Thursday, August 29, 2024…

Staff (2024-08-29). Notable scholar and commentator A.G. Noorani passes away. muslimmirror.com Renowned scholar, lawyer, and political commentator Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, popularly known as A.G. Noorani, has passed away in Mumbai today. Noorani was a distinguished figure in Indian legal and political circles, having practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and the Bombay High Court. Noorani was celebrated for his extensive …

Staff (2024-08-29). Ukraine says 'biggest problem' it faces in war with Russia is fear of escalation among allies. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that the biggest problem that Kyiv faces is that its allies are reluctant to approve new policies to support it because they fear it will lead to an escalation in the war with Russia. "Ever since the beginning of the large-scale invasion (by Russia), the biggest problem Ukraine …

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Mainland's Paris Olympians to inspire HK, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese mainland Olympians who have accomplished historic sporting achievements at the Paris Olympic Games are set to visit Hong Kong and Macao Thursday through Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Chinese Olympic team arrive in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The delegation of Chinese mainland 2024 Paris Olympic Games Olympians arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on Aug 29.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Large community of ancient phoebe bournei discovered in east China. ecns.cn More than 500 mu (33.33 hectares) of ancient phoebe bournei trees has been discovered at Lifang Village, Jiaotan Town, Fuliang County, in east China's Jiangxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life. ecns.cn Initial excavations at the Mawangdui tombs in Hunan province took place between 1972 and 1974, and represent one of China's most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China may keep RMB stable if Fed cuts rates. ecns.cn Chinese policymakers should strengthen monitoring of capital flows and prepare contingency plans against any potential sharp renminbi appreciation, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Vehicle trade-in to boost consumption. ecns.cn China's new round of vehicle trade-in program, initiated recently, is part of the country's efforts to further catalyze the consumption of big-ticket items and boost economic growth in the second half, according to officials and experts.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Senior Chinese military official meets U.S. national security advisor. ecns.cn Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman Zhang Youxia meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Starmer seeks to 'reset' ties with Europe. ecns.cn The United Kingdom's prime minister began a two-day visit to Germany and France on Wednesday with high hopes of resetting his country's difficult relationship with some of its nearest neighbors.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China, U.S. to enhance collaboration. ecns.cn Beijing and Washington agreed to further roll out dialogues and collaboration involving areas such as the two nations' militaries, climate change and artificial intelligence.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Sam Hou-fai announces Macao leadership bid. ecns.cn Sam Hou-fai announced his candidacy on Wednesday for special administrative region chief executive, promising to improve governance efficiency and promote economic diversification.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China-Japan relations 'at critical stage': FM. ecns.cn China-Japan relations "are now at a critical stage" and are "in need of progress to avoid backpedaling", senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Ambassador: 'No reason' why China-U.S. relations should be 'zero-sum' game. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United States said that "China's journey of reform and opening-up will never stop", which means "opportunity, opportunity and opportunity" for the U.S. and the world.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Xi demands all-out efforts to carry out reform tasks. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday demanded all-out efforts to ensure the implementation of the country's reform tasks.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Chinese President Xi Jinping meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People here on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Data system construction spotlighted. ecns.cn China will ratchet up resources to accelerate the building of basic systems for data and leverage innovative digital technologies to bolster industrial upgrading.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Chinese scientists discover new gene that regulates lifespan. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have discovered a new gene, OSER1, that regulates lifespan. This breakthrough provides a novel scientific basis for the study of extending human lifespans.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). World's first 100-kilometer hydrogen-powered multi-rotor drone successfully debuts. ecns.cn The Tianmushan No. 1, a new hydrogen-powered drone, has made a smooth landing in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China ranks first in number of science and technology clusters. ecns.cn China now leads the world with 26 science and technology clusters in the top 100, reflecting the country's rapid growth in innovation output, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Media forum highlights exchanges, mutual learning. ecns.cn Representatives from more than 200 media outlets in over 70 countries and regions involved in the BRI shared insights under the theme "Enhance Media Cooperation for Common Development" at the 2024 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Integration of culture, tourism picks up steam. ecns.cn Summer vacationers have been flocking to Langfang, Hebei province, to have a vicarious experience of the past at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion theme park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Xinjiang's Hami boosts role in nation's electricity network. ecns.cn Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, the Tianshan Converter Station, a linchpin in the country's vast electricity network, now plays an increasingly crucial role in power transmission to Central China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Mooncakes get makeover before festival. ecns.cn On a recent shopping trip in Beijing, Huo Ran noticed something different about this year's mooncakes — they were smaller than usual. She refers to them as "bite-sized delicacies".

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Typhoon causes transport cancellations in Japan. ecns.cn Typhoon Shanshan struck Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu on Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Nearly 1.1 billion have access to internet in China. ecns.cn China has had nearly 1.1 billion netizens as of June, an increase of 7.42 million compared with December 2023, a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China to expand EV charging facilities. ecns.cn China will continue to expand and improve the country's electric vehicle (EV) charging network in response to the booming domestic new energy vehicle (NEV) industry and public travel demands, a Chinese official said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Paralympians primed for success at Paris Games. ecns.cn The Paris Paralympic Games began in earnest on Wednesday evening with an opening ceremony at Place de la Concorde, where around 270 members of the Chinese delegation were present.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Data expo themed lightshow staged in Guiyang. ecns.cn Lightshow is staged on the landmark buildings to greet the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). Key section of Sichuan-Qinghai railway to open for operation. ecns.cn The 69-kilometer railway is a key part of the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" high-speed railway network and will open to operation soon.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). 2024 Int'l big data expo opens in SW China. ecns.cn The China International Big Data Industry Expo 2024 opened on Wednesday. As the first large-scale international expo with the theme of data, the Expo has been held for 10 consecutive sessions since 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-29). China's two major airlines receive C919 airplanes. ecns.cn Air China and China Southern Airlines, two major airlines in China, both received their first C919 large passenger aircraft delivered by COMAC Wednesday.

Brian Berletic (2024-08-29). Kursk: Fighting Russia to the Last Ukrainian… thealtworld.com

WorkWeek (2024-08-29). OSHA Whistleblowers & Hunters Point Shipyard Treasure Island Cover-up By Harris & SF Pols. indybay.org In this WorkWeek show on KPFA on February 14, 2024 WorkWeek's host Steve Zeltzer looks at the Hunters Point shipyard radioactive dump site cover-up and how San Francisco politicians including now presidential candidate Kamala Harris covered up the criminal fraud and massive $1 billion eco-fraud to supposedly clean up the shipyard. | He interview whistleblowers Federal OSHA lawyer and investigator Darrell Whitman, Air America whistleblower Michael Madry, Health expert Dr. Ray Tomkins, Dr. Ahimsa Sumchia and SF Bay View editor Mary Radcliff.

Adama Dempster, Lead Campaigner (2024-08-29). Liberia: Support to War Crimes Court get big boost at UN Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace priorities.

Angela (2024-08-29). Saturday 8/31: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-08-29). Tuesday 9/3: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…

Angela (2024-08-29). Wednesday 9/4: Planet in Peril! A National Actionar. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/iGJAyy3mtkOuHnrWc…

Brenda Norrell (2024-08-29). Lakotas Ride in Solidarity with Havasupai 'Shut Down Uranium Mine in Grand Canyon!'. indybay.org Oglala Lakota horseback riders from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led the rally in defense of the sacred homeland of Havasupai on Saturday, continuing the demand to shut down Pinyon Plain uranium mine, threatening Havasupai's aquifer and spewing radioactive dust across the Grand Canyon.

California Lawyers for the Arts (2024-08-29). Saturday 10/19: California Lawyers for the Arts. indybay.org Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Bldg. D, San Francisco, CA 94123…

D.R. Koukal, University of Detroit (2024-08-29). The Disordered Soul and Presidency of Donald J. Trump: Platonic Reflections on 45. indybay.org Knowledge, skill, and experience are essential in all human endeavors, at least if excellence is our standard. The next question should be equally obvious: why would we exempt political leaders from having the requisite knowledge, skill, and experience, even in a democracy?>

David Giesen (2024-08-29). Wednesday 8/28: Food! Civics! Action! a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, across Market Street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.

David Krouse (2024-08-29). Encore Screening of Queer Italian Language Feature 'Ciure' at Los Angeles Valley College. indybay.org Los Angeles, CA. 'Ciure,' (Italy) Winner of The Valley Film Festival's Juried Foreign Feature Competition will screen at Los Angeles Valley College on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. LAVC serves neighborhoods of North Hollywood, Studio City, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks and Burbank.

Jane Welford (2024-08-29). Thursday 9/26: PILOT LAUNCH EVENT! THE FIRST GUARANTEED CARE INCOME. indybay.org 2973 16th Street, Suite 300 | San Francisco | 1/2 block from 16th Street BART…

John Malkin (2024-08-29). Remain in Light – Interview with Jerry Harrison on 2024 Tour with Adrian Belew. indybay.org Interview with Talking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison about recent Remain in Light tour with Adrian Belew…

Josh Atar (2024-08-29). Friday 8/30: Tiger's Tale ~ A Jerry Garcia Band Tribute. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

KQED Live (2024-08-29). Thursday 9/19: San Francisco Mayoral Debate w/ KQED Live. indybay.org FREE: streaming online, broadcast on 88.5FM and KQED 9 TV…

Labor Video Project (2024-08-29). Apple Toxic Crimes, Santa Clara FAB and The EPA With Fired Whistleblower Ashley M. Gjà∏vik. indybay.org Apple has been poisoning workers and residents in Santa Clara and fired Ashley M. Gjà∏vik who is a former Apple seinor engineering program manager who was poisoned at her office which was atop a toxic site and lived next to an illegal Apple fabrication plant in Santa Clara.

Lynda Carson (2024-08-29). Local activist helps to create hour music program on KALX Radio, Berkeley. indybay.org Radio Dunya Music Program On KALX:…

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2024-08-29). The Importance of Why Native People Pray Daily. indybay.org The importance of why Tribal Native People Pray Daily.

Ramon du Houx (2024-08-29). Newsom: Elected officials protect all CA communities don't delay safety-zones around wells. indybay.org Gov. Newsom needs to keep his promise to stop polluting communities whose citizens live too close to oil and gas operations, say over 500 CA elected officials who signed a letter for 2,300 feet safty zones around wells…

Robert Norse (2024-08-29). A Harm Reduction Proposal for the Santa Cruz City Council not on its Agenda. indybay.org Two activists from HUFF send documentation of city police abuse in sweeping the camps of those outside and demand | changes.

San Jose Peace, Justice Center (2024-08-29). Monday 8/26: Action: PELOSI Out of South Bay! indybay.org California Theater, | 345 S First St | (Just south of San Carlos Ave.) | San Jose, CA…

Sonoma County Tenants Union, North Bay Org (2024-08-29). Saturday 9/14: 2024 Sonoma County Renters Assembly / Asamblea de Inquilines del Co. de Sonoma de 2024. indybay.org Glaser Center | 547 Mendocino Ave | Santa Rosa (Downtown)…

Thomas White (2024-08-29). Trump: Philosopher Mogul. indybay.org Herbert Marcuse described the Happy Consciousness, the amoral product of the technocratic age, in which "guilt feeling has no place". A person with such a deficiency, Marcuse says, "can give the signal that liquidates hundreds and thousands of people, then declare himself free from all pangs of conscience, and live happily ever after".

UUSF Writers (2024-08-29). Sunday 9/29: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Fascism! Writers' Hopes for Humanity. indybay.org In person at Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | Starr King Room | And on Zoom: zoom.us/j/96532335394?pwd=kUtwBJjEsHbTiI…

People's Park Council (2024-08-29). Friday 9/6: Love Live the Spirit of Resistance! Long Live People's Park! indybay.org Sproul Plaza UC Berkeley…

noreply (2024-08-29). Leaning On London… smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Hatewatch Staff (2024-08-29). Hate Group's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Reflects Anti-LGBTQ+ Conspiracy Theories. splcenter.org

splcenter (2024-08-29). Young Voters of Color in Alabama Have the Power to Decide for a Better Future. splcenter.org

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Leader highlights potential for enhanced Iran-Turkmenistan relations. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei was meeting with Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Pezeshkian: Iran's policy is peace but to change tack under pressure. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Iran's principled policy is to foster peace and friendship, avoid tensions and conflicts, and interact with world countries.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.

presstv.ir (2024-08-29). President Pezeshkian: Iran signs strategic agreements with Turkmenistan. presstv.ir The Iranian president hosted Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.

United World International (2024-08-29). "What the US calls 'criminal gangs' are in reality low-income-neighborhoods demanding social change" uwidata.com By Fernando Esteche With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused by the colonization of its political class, faces political …

Eugene Puryear (2024-08-29). The economy and the election: Democrats and Republicans can't deliver for workers. liberationnews.org Neither of the two capitalist parties have an answer for the cost-of-living crisis facing the working class.

Democracy Now! (2024-08-29). French President Macron Shuns Progressive Coalition as Talks on Future Gov't Hit a Wall. pressenza.com

Maria Sartori (2024-08-29). Biological weapons: no responsibility for the multinationals that produced "Agent Orange" used in Vietnam. pressenza.com On August 22, the Court of Appeal in Paris once again declared inadmissible the desperate appeal for justice by Tran To Nga, a Franco-Vietnamese activist and journalist, against the fourteen companies responsible for the production of the defoliant "Agent Orange" . This poison was…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-08-29). Empowering Women: SHE Project Celebrates Five Years of Advancing SRHR and Preventing GBV in Eastern Visayas. pressenza.com by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Calbayog City, Samar, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was successfully held on August 27, 2024, at the Ciriaco Hotel in Calbayog City, Samar, marking the culmination of five years of transformative work in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention. The event, themed "Pasidungog," honored the achievements and contributions of local government units (LGUs), community partners, and key organizations who were instrumental in advancing these critical issues in th…

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2024-08-29). Ukraine's Complicated History with Neighbours. globalresearch.ca A bizarre

Eric A. Gordon (2024-08-29). What is 'The HLLLL Vote' and why is it on stage now? peoplesworld.org TOPANGA, Calif. — "In 2016 when Trump got elected," recalls playwright Bernardo Cubría, "I started getting all these text messages from friends of mine, most of whom were white Americans, and they were like, 'Dude, how could 30% of Latinos or Hispanic people vote for Trump?' "I was offended by their question; why would they …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-29). As Labor Day approaches, United Airlines Flight Attendants authorize strike call. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO —By a 99.99% share in a 90.21% turnout, the 28,000 unionized Flight Attendants at United Airlines authorized their officers to call a strike. The key reason: The company's refusal to even consider a decent contract to replace the one which expired three years ago. The strike authorization vote sends a signal to Chicago-based United's …

Taryn Fivek, Cameron Harrison (2024-08-29). Deaths of Delta maintenance workers underscore urgent need for union representation. peoplesworld.org ATLANTA—Two Delta Airlines workers were killed and another grievously injured on Tuesday when a tire on a Boeing 757 plane exploded during maintenance at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport at the mile-wide Delta TechOps maintenance facility. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it has opened an investigation, while Delta said it was "working with authorities." The …

Taryn Fivek (2024-08-29). Astronauts showed up for 8-day shift, now stuck in space for months. peoplesworld.org Imagine showing up to work for an eight-day shift—not unthinkable in industries like shipping, trucking, airlines, oil rigs, and rural medicine—and then the boss announces that actually, due to unsafe working conditions, you will be forced to work a nine-month shift instead. Just one day on the job happens to come with a lot of …

Drago Bosnic (2024-08-29). US Nuclear Doctrine — Attack Everyone at Once. "Aggression against the Entire World". Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca Strategic deterrence is one of the most important aspects of any global power's/superpower's security architecture. Countries such as Russia and the US have the world's largest stockpiles of thermonuclear weapons, meaning that their ability to inflict untold damage on anyone …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-08-29). Nuclear War Is "On the Table". Build Awareness. Say No to A Two Trillion Dollar Nuclear Weapons Program! globalresearch.ca Will the US launch "Mini-nukes" against Iran in Retaliation for Tehran's "Non-compliance"?

Andrew Korybko (2024-08-29). Pavel Durov's Naivete Was His Achilles' Heel. thealtworld.com

Elijah Magnier (2024-08-29). US Involved in Kursk Attack; New Trump Charges; Jake Sullivan in China. thealtworld.com Moscow says that there will be reprisals for US involvement in the Ukrainian attack on the Kursk region. |

noemail (2024-08-29). EU Urges Lifting Weapon Restrictions for Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday urged Ukraine's international backers to lift restrictions on weapons supplied to the conflict-ravaged country, enabling its armed forces to strike targets inside Russia.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). EU's Borrell urges Ukraine backers to lift curbs on arms use inside Russia. aljazeera.com Ukraine is pushing its Western allies for additional air defences and to use weapons to attack targets in Russia.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 916. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 916th day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Russia lashes out against 'terrorist' incursion in Kursk, pulls back planes. aljazeera.com Russia redeploys air assets as Ukraine unveils its own long-range weapons and ballistic missiles.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Ukrainian drone crashes into tallest building in Saratov, Russia. ummid.com A residential complex in the Russian city Saratov was damaged by falling debris from drones destroyed by Russia's air defence systems, regional Governor Roman Basurgin said on the Telegram messaging app.

UMMID (2024-08-29). Ukraine Targets Another Russian Oil Depot Amid Escalating Conflict. ummid.com The conflict between Ukraine and Russia reached new heights as Ukraine launched an attack on another Russian oil depot.

Giorgos Mitralias (2024-08-29). How Irrationality and Mass Paranoia Invade Our Societies. counterpunch.org "But why are they attacking us? What have we done to them to make them hate us and bomb us like this?". These are surprising and thought-provoking questions from ordinary Russians living in the Kursk region, asked by reporters sent to cover the advance of Ukrainian troops into this Russian territory. And they are all

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). Hungary rejects Ukrainian strikes using long-range weapons. plenglish.com Budapest, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó spoke out against the strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against Russia using long-range weapons supplied by Western countries and a further escalation of the conflict.

yalensis (2024-08-29). Ukraine War Day #918: Palyanitsa, Ukraine's New Wunderwaffe. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | There has been a lot of hype in the news about Ukraine's new "Wonder Weapon", called the Palyanitsa (pal-ya-NEE-tsia). Ukrainian spelling –ø–∞–ª—è–Ω–∏ÃÅ—Ü—è, with the stress on the third syllable. Technically this is just a loaf of wheat bread, a delicious Ukrainian specialty. However, one of its main features is the trickiness of the pronunciation and the claim that only those fluent in the Ukrainian language can pronounce it correctly! I know of several languages, including Polish, whi…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour to be held in Moscow. tvbrics.com The event promotes the development of jiu-jitsu in different parts of the world…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Chinese scientists develop technologies to protect ancient settlements from humidity. tvbrics.com The developments are part of a six-year programme to effectively tackle the problem…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Egypt prepares e-platform for medical tourism. tvbrics.com The initiative aims to showcase Egypt's medical tourism capabilities and attract foreign tourists seeking medical services in the country…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Ethiopia plants 10 million hectares using the cluster farming method. tvbrics.com Maize, teff, wheat, and similar crops make up a significant portion of the crops sown…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Iran exports 1,469 tonnes of honey during year. tvbrics.com About 155,000 people work in apiaries in the country…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). Lula inaugurates innovative cultural programme for peripheral areas of Brazil. tvbrics.com Brazil's new cultural programme will offer access to cultural heritage in areas without theatres and cinemas…

tvbrics (2024-08-29). South Africa calls for greater focus on agricultural trade at BRICS summit. tvbrics.com

Editor (2024-08-29). The future of China, the danger of a collapse of human civilization and the need of a "5th International" mronline.org Samir Amin did not believe that the Chinese regime is a socialist one. "I will not say China is socialist, I will not say China is capitalist," he said in a speech at a prestigious University of Peking.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). Cambodia and Cuba broaden health cooperation. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, August 29 (Prensa Latina) Cambodia's Health Minister Chheang Ra called for increasing cooperation with Cuba in this sector to achieve universal health coverage by 2035, for which work is currently being done.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). De Moraes gives X owner deadline to appoint representative in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has reportedly given the owner of X, South African-born billionaire Elon Musk, 24 hours to appoint a representative or the social media will be closed in Brazil.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). Over 2.5 million patients reported on waiting lists in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) More than 2.5 million patients are currently on waiting lists in Chile to see a specialist in the public system, the Health Ministry informed.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). Six killed, 10,000 displaced in Nigeria due to heavy rains. plenglish.com Abuja, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Heavy and unexpected rains have caused to date the death of six people and the displacement of some 10,000 others in Nigeria, Adamawa State Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta informed. The deaths occurred due to the overflowing of the Benue River, a common situation during the annual rains but unexpected this time, because the rainy season has not yet peaked, Farauta stated.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-29). WHO Committee for Africa focuses on medicine production. plenglish.com Brazzaville, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The 74th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa is analyzing on Thursday the framework for strengthening local production of medicines, vaccines, and other health technologies.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). Chinese President receives US National Security Advisor. plenglish.com The president pointed out that in the face of the chaotic international situation, all nations must unite and cooperate, instead of dividing and confronting. "The people want to be open and progressive, not closed and regressive. As two important countries, China and the United States must be responsible to history, to the people and the world, and become a source of stability for world peace and a promoter of common development," he told his interlocutor. | According to the Xinhua news agency, Xi assured that bilateral relations have experienced great changes, but Beijing's commitment to the stable, healthy and…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). Syria denounces the politicization of humanitarian work by the West. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government affirmed that some Western countries politicize and obstruct humanitarian work by withholding funds or linking them to political conditions that favor their interests at the expense of the stability and livelihood of the Syrian people.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-29). UN Security Council meets on humanitarian risks in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting in the face of the dramatic increase in risks for the humanitarian operation in Gaza and the needs to deploy a polio vaccination campaign.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-08-29). New performances by Acosta Danza Yunior in the United Kingdom. plenglish.com London, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban company Acosta Danza Yunior is adding new venues for its upcoming performances in the United Kingdom, where the group will make its international debut, after successful performances in Havana early this year.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Turismo Azul procura cuidado del ecosistema de Cuba. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 29 ago (RHC) La Base Náutica Marlins, de Santa Lucía, al norte de la región, mantiene hoy en la política de los servicios, el concepto de Turismo Azul para el cuidado del ecosistema de Cuba.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Cuba participará en encuentro en Brasil sobre diáspora africana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores Anayansi Rodríguez encabezará la delegación de Cuba al segmento ministerial de la Conferencia Regional de la Diáspora Africana en las Américas, a efectuarse en Brasil, informó la cancillería.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-08-29). Project 2025: How the far-right's tax plan would hike middle-class taxes while slashing taxes for the wealthy. nationofchange.org Project 2025, a far-right agenda, proposes radical tax reforms that would disproportionately burden middle-income Americans while granting significant tax breaks to the wealthiest households and large corporations.

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez (2024-08-29). 'Five-alarm fire for democracy': New GOP rules could block election results in Georgia and beyond. nationofchange.org In Georgia, Democrats are suing to halt a set of Trump-backed election rules which Democrats say could be used to block certification of election results if they win in November.

Ruth Milka (2024-08-29). Biden-Harris administration preserves 28 million acres of Alaska public lands, prioritizing Tribal rights and environmental conservation. nationofchange.org The Biden-Harris administration's decision to retain protections for 28 million acres in Alaska marks a significant reversal of the previous administration's plans to open these lands to extractive industries, preserving vital natural, cultural, and subsistence resources for Alaska Native communities.

Barbara Expose (2024-08-29). A.I — Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Human Race? expose-news.com The question of whether AI could cause human extinction is a subject of intense debate among experts, futurists, and ethicists. While the potential risks of AI are significant, the possibility of it …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). US Department of Health and Human Services report confirms fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. expose-news.com This month, a long-delayed and censored report on the toxicity of fluoride was published by the US Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") National Toxicology Programme ("NTP"). The report presents a …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). Freedom of speech is dying in the UK, Norwegian author warns. expose-news.com Freedom of speech is dying. You can now be thrown in jail for posting something on social media that the government doesn't like and the UK seems to be one of the …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). The Eight Families: A Financial Parasite (Part IV). expose-news.com The Eight Families are interconnected with various powerful people in the early 20th century. They are linked to significant historical events such as the creation of the Federal Reserve, World War I …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-29). UK government plans to release more prisoners early. Is this part of the strategy to impose a One World Government? expose-news.com The UK government is threatening to release more prisoners early to make room for rioters and those who merely posted or shared information online. Is the UK government's early prisoner release programme …

Ragip Soylu (2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…

averyr (2024-08-29). Executive Excess 2024. ips-dc.org

Caleb Crowder (2024-08-29). New Report Spotlights Low-wage Employers that Spend More on Stock Buybacks than on Capital Expenditures and Retirement Accounts. ips-dc.org The 20 largest U.S. low-wage employers spent nine times as much on stock buybacks as on employee retirement plan contributions between 2019 and 2023…

David Sirota (2024-08-29). MASTER PLAN Bonus: How Watergate's Corporate Cash Prompted This Era Of Corruption. levernews.com

David Sirota (2024-08-29). MASTER PLAN Bonus: The Perils Of Prosecuting Watergate. levernews.com

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Ahead of key interview, five questions Kamala Harris hasn't answered yet. aljazeera.com From the Gaza war to immigration to inflation, Harris is yet to spell out how she will accomplish her agenda.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Brazil's top court threatens to ban Elon Musk's X. aljazeera.com Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes says platform faces ban unless Musk names legal representative within 24 hours.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). South Korea arrests battery maker CEO over fire that killed 23. aljazeera.com Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan arrested over alleged violations of industrial safety law.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). 'We are afraid': East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays. aljazeera.com Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Biden adviser Sullivan holds 'rare' talks with top Chinese army official. aljazeera.com US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Dozens injured, power cut as Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan. aljazeera.com Powerful storm with gusts of up to 216km per hour made landfall near Satsumasendai city in southwestern Kyushu.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Hong Kong court finds Stand News editors guilty of sedition. aljazeera.com Former editor Chung Pui-kuen says freedom of speech shouldn't be restricted on grounds of 'eradicating dangerous ideas'.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). K-pop star Taeil quits NCT boy band over sex crime accusation: What we know. aljazeera.com His label, SM Entertainment, says an investigation is ongoing, but refrains from giving details of the sexual crime.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist. aljazeera.com Former public administrator Robert Telles sentenced to life after being found guilty of 2022 murder of Jeff German.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Thai court sentences Spanish YouTube chef to life in jail for murder. aljazeera.com Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of Spanish actor, convicted of murdering and dismembering Colombian plastic surgeon.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Why have England and Wales nearly run out of prison spaces? aljazeera.com Fewer than 100 spaces remain in men's prisons, reports say, and magistrates have been told to delay hearings.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). How Germany burned its 'bridge to the Islamic world'. aljazeera.com Germany's respected platform for Middle East dialogue, Qantara, has transformed into a venue for government propaganda.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Colourful, joyous opening ceremony kickstarts Paralympic Games Paris 2024. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Format, teams, draw: The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season explained. aljazeera.com Which teams have qualified and what's the league's format? What are the new rules? Al Jazeera breaks it down.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Holders Gauff, Djokovic win second round matches at US Open tennis. aljazeera.com Djokovic marches on in his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title and American players shine on a hot day three in New York.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). ABBA tells Trump to stop playing its songs at his events. aljazeera.com Representatives of numerous artists have taken issue with Trump's unauthorised use of their music at campaign events.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president. aljazeera.com Decision could restore momentum to race for October election, toughening the contest for President Kais Saied.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). In Venezuela's diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro's contested election. aljazeera.com Migrants and refugees are using their political might abroad to pressure Venezuela to release complete election results.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). The Beijing Declaration is a key step to resolve the Palestinian question. aljazeera.com Palestinian unity is key to the realisation of Palestinian statehood and China is committed to facilitating it.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Is the fight against inflation turning a corner? aljazeera.com The US Fed has signalled rate cuts are coming, while other major central banks have started lowering borrowing costs.

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Polar Silk Road. aljazeera.com How is Russia gaining from the Polar Silk Road?>

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Inspector General report says Gaza aid pier warnings ignored. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-08-29). Williams F1 rookie Franco Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons. aljazeera.com Highly touted rookie Franco Colapinto of Argentina makes his debut at Monza amid comparisons he is the 'Messi of F1'.

James Bovard (2024-08-29). Will Kamala Make Idealism Great Again? counterpunch.org As the presidential race enters the final stretch, politicians are recycling the usual scams to make people believe this election will be different. At last week's Democratic National Convention, idealism had a starring role, accompanied by ritual denunciations of cynicism. But idealism has a worse record in Washington than a thieving New Jersey senator. "Idealism

David Altheide (2024-08-29). Project Gonzo 2025. counterpunch.org There's a new political game in town and it's called Gonzo Governance. There is nothing "conservative" or "traditional" or "constitutional" about this. We had best recognize it and call it for what it is—a fundamental change and destruction of entrenched American values and social institutions. Until we call it what it is, we won't grasp the

Pramila Venkateswaran (2024-08-29). The National Organization for Women, Intersectionality and Gaza. counterpunch.org The National Organization for Women was seen as a radical organization in the 1970s because of its valiant fight to protect reproductive rights for women. But even in those early days, NOW was not radical enough to include black women and LGBTQ as part of their mission. As the times changed and some people of

W. T. Whitney (2024-08-29). Awareness of Capitalists' Use of Colonialism Encourages International Solidarity. counterpunch.org Studying capitalism, Karl Marx examined the Industrial Revolution in Europe. He explored conflict between worker and employer. In their book Capital and Imperialism (Monthly Review Press, 2021), authors Utsa Patnaik and Prabhat Patnaik emphasize that Marx's followers believed that, with the onset of capitalism, "accumulation [has] occurred only on the basis of the generation of surplus value." (Surplus value signifies that part

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-29). Bangladesh: Government Sets up Disappearances Inquiry. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © Private | (New York) — Bangladesh's interim government should seek expertise and technical assistance from the United Nations for its new commission of inquiry investigating all cases of enforced disappearances during the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina, Human Rights Watch said today. The interim administration, led by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has announced a five-member team headed by a retired judge, which includes another former judge, a university teacher, and two human rights activists.The government has also made a commitment to sign the Internatio…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-29). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

noemail (2024-08-29). Smartee's Orthodontic Innovations Shine at Singapore Conference. devdiscourse.com Smartee organized the GS Mandibular Repositioning Therapy Conference in Singapore, attracting top dental professionals from Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

noemail (2024-08-29). Mayawati Urges Strict Measures Against Crime on Women. devdiscourse.com BSP supremo Mayawati has voiced deep concern over the escalating crimes against women in India, describing them as 'extremely worrying' and calling for immediate action.

noemail (2024-08-29). Spanish Chef Daniel Sancho Sentenced to Life for Grisly Murder in Thailand. devdiscourse.com A court in Thailand on Thursday found Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a member of a famous Spanish acting family, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced him to life in prison, in a lurid case that involved the victim being dismembered.

noemail (2024-08-29). Lucro Plastecycle Innovates Plastic Recycling with Groundbreaking DRS in Baramati. devdiscourse.com Lucro Plastecycle, a leader in plastic recycling, has initiated a groundbreaking Deposit Return System (DRS) in Baramati, Maharashtra. This innovative scheme isn't limited to easy-to-recycle rigid plastics but extends to flexible plastics like bread and milk pouches, setting a new standard in waste management.

noemail (2024-08-29). Typhoon Shanshan Wreaks Havoc Across Southern Japan. devdiscourse.com Typhoon Shanshan unleashed torrential rain and powerful winds on southern Japan Thursday, resulting in at least three fatalities as it began to traverse the archipelago, sparking concerns over flooding, landslides, and wide-ranging damage.

noemail (2024-08-29). U.S. Partners with Pacific Islands to Combat Drug Trafficking. devdiscourse.com The United States is collaborating with Pacific Island nations to tackle the escalating issue of drug trafficking by Chinese criminal networks, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell announced Thursday.

noemail (2024-08-29). Heavy Rain Causes Balcony Collapse in Central Delhi. devdiscourse.com Heavy rain caused the balconies of a two-storey house in Central Delhi's Anand Parbat area to collapse early Thursday morning, according to officials.

noemail (2024-08-29). Microplastics Found in Human Brains: A Potential Health Crisis. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking study, microplastics have been discovered in human brain tissue, raising significant health concerns. Conducted in the United States, the study analyzed 51 samples from men and women and found unexpectedly high concentrations of microplastics in brain samples compared to liver and kidney tissue.

noemail (2024-08-29). Scott Barrett Returns to Captain New Zealand in Rugby Championship. devdiscourse.com New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has recovered from a broken finger to lead the team in their upcoming Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday. Former skipper Sam Cane will also be starting in the game against the reigning world champions. Barrett, who missed the first two tests against Argentina, will return to the second row alongside Tupou Vaa'i.

noemail (2024-08-29). Top Malayalam Actors Face Rape Allegations Amid Political Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Prominent figures of Malayalam cinema, including CPI(M) MLA K Mukesh and actors Jayasurya and Maniyanpilla Raju, have been booked for sexual assault. The incidents came to light following allegations from a female colleague, triggering political and social repercussions.

noemail (2024-08-29). Private Hospital Doctor Booked for Allegedly Molesting Minor. devdiscourse.com A doctor from a private hospital has been booked for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old girl, police confirmed on Thursday.

noemail (2024-08-29). Islamabad Turns into 'Container City': High Court Criticizes Road Blockages. devdiscourse.com The Islamabad High Court has drawn attention to the city's recurring road blockages, labeling it a 'container city.' This criticism came during a hearing reported by Pakistan-based daily, Dawn.

noemail (2024-08-29). Court Questions Government Waiver of IPL Police Fees. devdiscourse.com The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to explain its decision to reduce and waive police deployment fees for IPL organisers. The court expressed skepticism about the rationale behind the move.

noemail (2024-08-29). The Fall of Stand News: A Blow to Hong Kong's Press Freedom. devdiscourse.com In the wake of a police raid and subsequent arrest of two editors, Stand News, a prominent online media outlet in Hong Kong, decided to shut down to prevent further detentions. Known for its in-depth coverage of the 2019 pro-democracy protests, the outlet saw a rapid surge in readership during that period.

noemail (2024-08-29). Assam Assembly Repeals Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. devdiscourse.com The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to repeal the law that registered Muslim marriages and divorces, signaling a significant legal reform.

noemail (2024-08-29). Tragic End: Man Attacks and Kills Woman Amid Relationship Dispute. devdiscourse.com A man allegedly attacked and killed a 26-year-old woman from West Bengal after she started avoiding him, and then attempted to end his life, police said on Thursday. The gruesome incident unfolded in Hyderabad, where the victim was stabbed multiple times.

noemail (2024-08-29). Reliance Industries says its board will consider issue of bonus shares in ratio of 1:1 on Sept 5. devdiscourse.com Reliance Industries says its board will consider issue of bonus shares in ratio of 1: 1 on Sept 5.

noemail (2024-08-29). Relentless Rains and Cyclonic Threat Batter India's Gujarat and Pakistan's Coast. devdiscourse.com Heavy rains have wreaked havoc on India's Gujarat state and Pakistan's coastal regions along the Arabian Sea, resulting in significant flooding and widespread displacement. Thousands have been evacuated as authorities brace for a potential cyclonic storm by Friday. Visuals from Reuters television depicted people traversing waist-high waters, partially submerging vehicles and roads.

The Independent (2024-08-29). An Exposure to the Business of Art. independent.co.ug ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Aaron Wasala fresh from graduating from art school, began exhibiting his artwork in galleries around Kampala. This was not hard because naturally he had a good talent in painting that earned him a good reception among several gallerists. Years later, Wasala is still regarded as an upcoming artist selling his art …

The Independent (2024-08-29). DTB signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainability in the banking sector by signing the United Nations Principles of Responsible Banking. This is a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed by collaborating with banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). …

The Independent (2024-08-29). LIVE: Museveni graces Parliament session in Gulu. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged that a lot has to be done to improve the living standards in Northern Uganda. Museveni today graced a first ever regional sitting of parliament at the Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. "The things to do are many, and there is need to focus on …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Medical interns ask gov't to scrap internships after graduation. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 270 undeployed medical interns in Northern Uganda are asking the government to scrap medical internships after graduation. This suggestion comes a few days after President Yoweri Museveni, said the government did not have funds to pay for medical internships, and wondered why the sponsors of their education could …

The Independent (2024-08-29). 'My NIN, My Birth Right' rings out loud as Primary Schools drama festival climaxes in Mbale. independent.co.ug To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary Schools' Music, Dance, and Drama …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Northern Uganda legislators task gov't to expedite repairs on Karuma bridge. independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was temporarily closed to heavy traffic …

The Independent (2024-08-29). OPINION: Empowering Uganda's Gen Z in technology. independent.co.ug Empowering Uganda's youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements define the future, there is …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Principle Judge Zeija moots reviews of plea bargaining procedure. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the Principal Judge, is mooting for structural adjustments in the administration of the plea-bargaining procedure, to allow prompt sentencing of offenders as one of the ways of decongesting prison facilities. He proposes that if a person willingly confesses to the offenses even immediately after arrest, the …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Tanzania's Ndugulile hailed over his election as new WHO regional director for Africa. independent.co.ug DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday congratulated her fellow citizen Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile on being elected as the World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Africa, succeeding Matshidiso Moeti, who has held the position since 2015. Ndugulile, former minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology and former deputy …

The Independent (2024-08-29). FDC leaders discourage members from joining Katonga faction. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kasese District is urging its members not to join the Katonga faction, which is seeking to form a new political party. On Tuesday, the faction applied to the Electoral Commission (EC) to reserve the name "People's Front for Freedom" (PFF), signaling the …

The Independent (2024-08-29). FDC founders slam Katonga faction over party dissolution. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of the founding members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) are pleading with Dr. Kiiza Besigye and others not to kill the twenty-year-old political party. There is a feeling that if the Katonga faction feels that it no longer shares the aspirations of FDC, it should quit without …

The Independent (2024-08-29). KATANGA CASE: Wife Molly, daughter DNAs were traced around the trigger. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala heard that the handgun used to murder businessman, Henry Katanga had the DNA of his embattled wife Molly Katanga, and that of their daughter, Patricia Kankwanzi. The Director of Forensics in Uganda Police Force, Andrew Mubiru continued his testimony on Wednesday by providing scientific evidence …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Telegram CEO Durov released on bail, but banned from leaving France. independent.co.ug PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released on Wednesday after paying a 5-million-euro (about 5.6 million U.S. dollars) bail, but he is required to report to the police twice a week, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau announced Wednesday night. Durov is officially placed …

The Independent (2024-08-29). Ugandan girls favourites in World Championships U-20 steeplechase final. independent.co.ug üü° Today ‚ú≥ 3000m W — Yeko ‚ú≥ 3000m SC W — Chepkwurui & Chekwemoi ‚ú≥ 3000m M — Kibet & Musau Lima, Peru | THE INDEPENDENT & IAAF | Five Ugandan teenagers will take to the track at World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima today as the country seeks to add to their two bronze …

The Independent (2024-08-29). 'Unless checked, antimicrobial resistance will cause more deaths annually than cancer'. independent.co.ug Everyone has a role to play in combating AMR. Individuals and farmers can help by using antibiotics only when prescribed by a healthcare professional, completing the full course of treatment, and practicing good hygiene to prevent infections. COMMENT | Dr JacksonTwebaze Ndahayo | Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health, jeopardizing decades …

Ruth Schuster (2024-08-29). Ancient seal featuring Assyrian demon from First Temple period discovered in Jerusalem. haaretz.com A black stone seal-amulet with name 'LeYeho ºezer ben Hosh ºayahu' inscribed in paleo-Hebrew shows the cultural influence of the Neo-Assyrian Empire in ancient Judah, archaeologists say…

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Macron Buckles Under Putin Pressure? France Releases Telegram CEO Pavel Durov On Bail | Details. hindustantimes.com Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been barred from leaving France after being charged in an organized crime probe. French authorities have accused Durov of allowing criminal activity on the messaging platform, including facilitating the sharing of child sexual abuse material, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Watch the video for details.

hindustantimes (2024-08-29). Trudeau's 'Anti-India' Policy Triggers Backlash; Indian Students On Streets Amid Deportation Fears. hindustantimes.com Indian students across Canada are protesting against a new immigration policy that could lead to their deportation. This policy has sparked widespread concern among the student community. The students have been camping in front of the legislative assembly in Canada's Prince Edward Island province while Canada's Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia provinces are also witnessing similar protests. Watch the video for details.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Cases of human parvovirus B19, commonly known as Fifth disease, are on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week to issue a health advisory. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of Fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are brain metastases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over one million people in the U.S. are living with brain tumors, and more than 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MIR22gSrJGs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are dozens of types of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wegovy, a brand name of semaglutide, as a secondary prevention medication to reduce risk of serious heart problems. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GSjhQHXVrnA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Mayo pioneers population science to advance personalized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a bold move blending pioneering technology with medical science, Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine is forging a new frontier in healthcare with the launch of its population omics strategy. This advanced approach uses large-scale "omics" data to connect genomics, environmental factors and health outcomes. The population omics strategy studies a wide range of biological data from large cohorts — including DNA, proteins, metabolites and more — to uncover patterns associated with diseases. However,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic celebrates the topping-off of the new proton beam therapy facility. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, expected to be open and treating patients in the second quarter of 2027, will have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). ARPA-H lends award to project to develop precision surgical tools for cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, MN ‚àí The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been awarded an up to $33 million contract from the Advanced Research Funding Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Mayo Clinic and Illinois, through the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare, will work to develop precision surgical tools to help surgeons perform procedures accurately, providing real-time assessments for surgical decision-making in cancer care. "Through this project, we aim to build…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). New graduate students poised to drive innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New Mayo Clinic Ph.D. students Alani Perkin, Jordan Parks, Shanon Rego and Chelsea Powell, M.D. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed its latest class of Ph.D. candidates this month. The students — from across the country and around the world — are now beginning their training on Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The graduate school received a record 1,046 submissions last year for 45 spots in the school's eight graduate tracks….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Tomorrow's Cure: How to train medical professionals for tomorrow's cure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthcare is changing rapidly. Tomorrow's cure is already here today. How do top medical educational institutes prepare and equip the workforce for the fast-changing healthcare landscape? Learn more in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure out now. This week's podcast episode features Dr. Fredric Meyer, executive dean of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and dean of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Dr. James Stoller, professor and chairman of the Education Institute…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). 3D body volume scanner uses AI to help predict metabolic syndrome risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner — originally developed for the clothing industry — to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, according to findings published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health. Metabolic syndrome can lead to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-29). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Consejo de Autonomías de Bolivia conocerá resultados de censo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) El Consejo Nacional de Autonomías conocerá hoy los resultados del Censo de Población y Vivienda 2024 en una reunión que encabezará en la Casa Grande del Pueblo (sede gubernamental) el presidente Luis Arce.

Brandon Chew (2024-08-29). El movimiento por la paz insta a la gobernadora Whitmer a que deje de apoyar la fábrica de misiles de Michigan. peoplesworld.org GRAYLING, Michigan—Los activistas de la organización por la paz CodePink están animando a los residentes de Michigan a que escriban a la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer en oposición al posible desarrollo de una instalación de municiones en el estado por parte de una empresa de misiles. Saab AB, una empresa aeroespacial y armamentística sueca, anunció a …

Staff (2024-08-29). Al menos 18 palestinos han muerto en dos días de incursiones israelíes en Cisjordania. cubadebate.cu Cisjordania ocupada vive este jueves el segundo día de incursiones israelíes, que han dejado al menos 18 palestinos muertos. En Gaza, la cifra de muertos desde el inicio de la escalada bélica israelí ascendió a 40 602, tras el deceso de 68 personas en las últimas horas, alertó el Ministerio de Sanidad de la Franja.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Palestinos denuncian ofensiva israelí y alertan sobre consecuencias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) El Consejo Nacional Palestino afirmó hoy que la nueva ofensiva israelí en Cisjordania representa una flagrante violación del derecho internacional y reclamó al mundo detener las operaciones castrenses de ese país en los territorios ocupados.

Staff (2024-08-29). Kamala Harris fortalece su campaña mientras Trump mantiene su base activa. cubadebate.cu A diez semanas de unas elecciones presidenciales que se perfilan reñidas, la vicepresidenta demócrata Kamala Harris y el expresidente republicano Donald Trump recorren los estados estratégicos en busca de apoyo. Movida por su investidura en Chicago, Kamala Harris, de 59 años, se embarca en una nueva fase de su campaña.

Staff (2024-08-29). Manuel Navarro Luna: Apuntes para un surco encendido. cubadebate.cu He aquí mis primeras palabras: °Es Manuel Navarro Luna! °No os asombréis de nada!, pues hablo de un hombre cuya principal virtud fue la pasión, sumándose con ello a una sentencia martiana que siempre llevo conmigo: "…los apasionados son los primogénitos de la Humanidad…".. Recordarlo hoy, o escribir sobre él algunos apuntes necesarios, hacen que mi letra venga acompañada por dictados que me nacen del alma, única forma de volver sobre un poeta que dejaba ver la poesía.

Staff (2024-08-29). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Normas para el Ordenamiento de las Formas No Estatales de Gestión. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu En un especial de la Mesa Redonda que comienza a las 6: 00 pm este jueves, los Ministros de Economía y Planificación, Finanzas y Precios y la Ministra de Trabajo, expondrán los objetivos de los más recientes decretos-leyes aprobados por el Consejo de Estado para el Ordenamiento de las Formas No Estatales de Gestión.

Staff (2024-08-29). UNE pronostica afectación de 800 MW durante pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 270 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, para un déficit de 730 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 800 MW en este horario. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 7 a.m. fue de 2 270 MW y la demanda, 2 210 MW.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-29). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-29). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-29). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-29). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-29). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-29). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-29). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-29). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-29). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-29). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-29). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-29). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-29). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Por un curso escolar de calidad. radiohc.cu El venidero dos de septiembre abrirán sus puertas los centros educativos de toda Cuba, en un nuevo curso escolar que, ante la compleja situación económica que vive el país por un recrudecido bloqueo norteamericano, es todo un reto para las autoridades, pero que lo han asumido, como siempre, con el compromiso de garantizar su buen desarrollo.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Culmina gira por México Compañía de Teatro Infantil de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos. 29 ago (RHC) La Compañía de Teatro Infantil Abrakadabra, de Cienfuegos culmina su gira por la Tercera Edición del Festival Internacional Chavito Festín, que inició el pasado día 14 y finaliza este 29 de agosto en la ciudad Nezahualcóyotl de México.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Cambodia aboga por más cooperación con Cuba en sector de la salud. radiohc.cu Phnom Penh, 29 ago (RHC) El ministro de Salud de Cambodia, Chheang Ra, al recibir, en visita de cortesía, a la embajadora cubana en el Reino, Milena Zaldívar, requirió una mayor cooperación con Cuba en este sector, para contribuir al objetivo de lograr la cobertura sanitaria universal en 2035 por el que ya se trabaja hoy.

María Candela (2024-08-29). Culmina gira por México Compañía de Teatro Infantil Abrakadabra, de Cienfuegos (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 29 ago (RHC) La Compañía de Teatro Infantil Abrakadabra, de Cienfuegos culmina su gira por la 3ra Edición del Festival Internacional Chavito Festín, que inició el pasado día 14 y finaliza este 29 de agosto en la ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, de México.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Las BTJ próxima a las seis décadas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) En la proximidad de su aniversario 60 las Brigadas Técnicas Juveniles, BTJ, en Cuba se preparan para participar en varios eventos en los que mostrarán resultados de su labor en la búsqueda de soluciones a los problemas territoriales a partir de la investigación y la innovación.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Bahamas devuelve a Cuba 16 migrantes ilegales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) Las autoridades de Bahamas devolvieron este martes a 16 cubanos que habían salido ilegalmente del país por vía marítima y fueron interceptados, informó el Ministerio del Interior (Minint).

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-29). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-29). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-29). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Cuba reitera posición a favor del desarme nuclear. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reiteró hoy, a través de su cuenta en X, la posición de su país a favor del desarme nuclear y de poner fin a estas pruebas por sus efectos devastadores para la humanidad.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Ratifica Cuba su compromiso con la Unesco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Bruno Rodríguez ratificó hoy el compromiso de Cuba con el mandato de la Unesco y resaltó su rol fundamental para alcanzar la paz y el desarrollo sostenible.

María Candela (2024-08-29). Espejismo de Ucrania. radiohc.cu Aunque el uso de Ucrania como guerra "proxis" de EEUU y la OTAN contra Rusia, es desde hace meses una verdad de Perogrullo, los medios occidentales no dejan de destacar declaraciones del presidente ucranio, Volodimir Zelensky, para llamar la atención sobre su condición de "víctima" y la supuesta "autonomía" del gobierno de Ucrania, en la dirección de la guerra.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-29). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-29). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-29). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Cuba presente en VI Foro Municipal Brics en Rusia. radiohc.cu Moscú, 29 ago (RHC) Una delegación de la Oficina del Historiador de la ciudad de La Habana participa como invitada al VI Foro Municipal Internacional de los Brics 2024, organizado por el gobierno de Moscú, se conoció hoy en esta capital.

María Candela (2024-08-29). Freno a una insolencia. radiohc.cu El gobierno mexicano reaccionó enérgicamente a expresiones consideradas injerencistas de las embajadas de Estados Unidos y Canadá, y estableció una pausa en sus nexos con esas sedes diplomáticas.

Staff (2024-08-29). Cuba sin casos graves ni fallecidos por virus Oropouche. cubadebate.cu Desde la confirmación del virus Oropouche en Cuba el pasado mes de mayo, no se reportan en el país casos graves ni fallecidos y se han detectado 506 personas con esta arbovirosis, la cifra más baja en la región de América Latina y el Caribe, informó este miércoles el doctor Francisco Durán, director nacional de Higiene y Epidemiología.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-29). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-29). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Ampliarán en Cuba uso de energía solar para producción agropecuaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) Cuba instalará electrobombas solares para proveer agua a plantaciones agrícolas y animales, con la ayuda de la FAO y el Fondo para el Medio Ambiente Mundial, se informó hoy.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Celebran sesenta y cuatro años de nexos diplomáticos entre Cuba y la RPDC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba resaltó hoy la fortaleza de los vínculos entre la nación caribeña y la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), en ocasión del aniversario 64 del establecimiento de los nexos diplomáticos.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-29). Trabajan en provincia de Cuba para elevar la fecundidad y la natalidad. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 29 ago (RHC) En el Centro de Reproducción Asistida de esta provincia, ubicado en el Hospital General Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso, trabaja hoy para elevar la fecundidad y natalidad.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Prensa Latina reelegida en Consejo de Red de Noticias Franja y Ruta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) Los miembros de la Red de Noticias de la Franja y la Ruta reeligieron a Prensa Latina, como parte del Consejo de Dirección de esta plataforma de cooperación internacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Ecuador a 10 años de la tipificación del femicidio como delito. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) Ecuador conmemora hoy 10 años de la tipificación del femicidio como delito y aún así dos mil 537 ecuatorianas fueron asesinadas desde 2014 hasta la fecha por el hecho de ser mujeres, según colectivos feministas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-29). Cuba y Belice concluyen ronda de diálogos migratorios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 ago (RHC) Representantes diplomáticos de Cuba y Belice concluirán hoy la IV ronda de conversaciones migratorias, iniciada la víspera en Belmopán, capital de la nación centroamericana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-29). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-29). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-29). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Staff (2024-08-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 29 de agosto de 2024. cubadebate.cu

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