2022-10-19: News Headlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-17). Iran: The Revolution that Never Was. libya360.wordpress.com Asa Winstanley Self-proclaimed leader of the Iran protests Masih Alinejad meeting with former CIA director Mike Pompeo in 2019. (US State Department) Don't be fooled: the CIA, MI6 and Mossad are all out to impose regime change. Iran has been in Western media headlines a lot recently — and as usual, it's for all the…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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