(2024-10-13). Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity. icrc.org Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, New York.
(2024-10-13). IDF Admits Iran Fear, Begs For This US Weapon Amid Tehran Nuclear Bomb Rumours…? | Israel. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden's administration is mulling deploying THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) air defence systems in Israel, according to a report in the Times of Israel. The move came days after rumours swirled that Iran conducted its first-ever nuclear test on October 5 after launching 180 missiles and drones on Israel. Watch…
(2024-10-13). Iran Fearless After 'Nuclear Test'? Top Leader Himself 'Lands' Plane In Lebanon, Visits Beirut Ruins. hindustantimes.com Amid war between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Beirut on Oct 12. The Iranian Parliament speaker piloted the plane himself during his Lebanon trip. Ghalibaf vowed Iran's support to Lebanon amid Israel's ground invasion of the country. Watch for more.
(2024-10-13). A vision for freedom is more important than ever. mondoweiss.net 
We must focus on the present as conditions in Gaza worsen daily, but a clear strategy and political vision are crucial to inspire people around the world as to what is possible.
(2024-10-13). Arab States Are Coming Together To Prevent A Regional War. popularresistance.org In a welcome, but under-reported, development last week, Arab states from the Gulf Cooperation Council reportedly "sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality" in the brewing conflict between Iran and Israel. | The stance was expressed by Arab ministers to their Iranian counterparts at a meeting last week in Doha. It was not a formal, public declaration, but rather a commitment expressed in the meetings directly. Initially, reports—particularly the main one from Reuters on which much of the other reporting was based—also said that the Gulf states had explicitly stated that they would forbid the United…
(2024-10-13). US Navy Was At Scene Of Nord Stream Blasts: Danish Media. popularresistance.org Prior to the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea, US Navy ships were present at the location, according to a local harbormaster quoted in the Danish newspaper Politiken. | The Nord Stream 2 pipelines, a major infrastructure project aimed at delivering natural gas from Russia to Europe, were targeted in an act of sabotage in September 2022, with Moscow pointing fingers at the West or Ukraine. | In August, The Wall Street Journal reported that Ukrainian businessmen had funded the attack on the project, although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had ordered to halt the…
(2024-10-13). Eric Adams And The Death Of Black Politics. popularresistance.org We at Black Agenda Report were always skeptical that Black people would make any progress under the administration of New York City mayor Eric Adams. In our 2021 article, Elections and the Illusion of Black Political Power, this columnist wrote, "Adams speaks favorably of the business community, hence the campaign haul, and real estate developers and other wealthy New Yorkers made clear he was their choice. Fundraising prowess is always an indication that the people's needs will not be met." | Two and one half years later, Adams not only proved BAR's analysis of his politics to be correct, but his administration…
(2024-10-13). A US-Iran War: What The Battlefield Could Actually Look Like. popularresistance.org While U.S. Congress showed strong support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements on Iran in July, the media has largely shied away from coverage of what potential American involvement in an Israeli-Iranian conflict could look like. | As a result, the public remains largely unaware of the potential consequences and the specific role the U.S. might play in such a scenario. | In 2002, the U.S. military conducted the "Millennium Challenge" simulations, costing approximately $250 million. These exercises revealed that the American military would likely face failure in an all-out war with the Islami…
(2024-10-13). US Military Veteran Arrested By Israeli Forces In Occupied West Bank. popularresistance.org A United States military veteran was arrested by Israeli forces while accompanying a Palestinian farmer in a village in the West Bank, according to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). | Michael Jacobsen was in the Palestinian village of Masafer Yatta in the Hebron governorate when he and other activists as well as Palestinian land owners were approached by Israeli soldiers on Thursday morning. | The ISM said the farmer Jacobsen was accompanying was facing "daily harassment, attacks, and invasions of his private land by Israeli settlers and occupation forces".
(2024-10-13). Dutch lawyer submits case against 1,000 Israeli soldiers to ICC. newarab.com 
A Dutch lawyer, Harun Reda, has filed a criminal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against 1,000 According to Arabic news site Arabi21, Reda said he filed the complaint on behalf of victims in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, a year after Israel launched its indiscriminate war on the Gaza Strip, while stepping…
(2024-10-13). 'Organized genocide': People in northern Gaza being starved, bombed, exterminated. presstv.ir Israeli regime has launched a full-scale extermination and ethnic cleansing campaign in northern Gaza with thousands of people forced to evacuate, including doctors.
(2024-10-13). Israel's Netanyahu considers plan to starve Gaza's civilians to death. presstv.ir Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out hundreds of thousands of Palestinians unwilling or unable to leave their homes.
(2024-10-13). Starmer-Reeves 'austerity 2' crashes investor confidence worse than Truss. skwawkbox.org 
Supposedly aiming to reassure 'the City', Nu-Labour's re-commitment to cuts has trashed confidence worse than the shortest-lasting PM in history Keir 'Starver' Starmer and Rachel 'Freeze' Reeves are said to be pursuing their programme of cuts and austerity to keep poor children hungry and condemn thousands of pensioners to die each winter — and who …
(2024-10-13). Israeli Army Injures Many Palestinians Near Bethlehem, Opens Fire at Homes, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces injured Palestinian citizens and damaged their homes near Nablus in the northern West Bank, in addition to the Bethlehem and Hebron governorates, in the southern West Bank. Occupation soldiers invaded the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, on Saturday, sparking protests. Media sources said that Israeli …
(2024-10-13). Venezuela: María Corina Machado Hastens Collapse of Far-Right Justice First Party. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Oct 11, 2024 | The growing public confrontation between Henrique Capriles and Julio Borges, leaders of the right-wing Justice First (PJ) party, highlights the serious and profound internal crisis in the party which currently does not officially exist as a recognized political entity. | On April 22, the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice
(2024-10-13). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-13). Iran parliament speaker visits site of latest Beirut strike. newarab.com 
(2024-10-13). Cieco: A blind dog's journey from Nabatieh to Beirut, fleeing Israeli bombs. aljazeera.com Cieco could neither hear nor see the explosions, he could only feel what he must have known was encroaching danger.
(2024-10-13). Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). IRGC Plans Funeral for General Martyred in Beirut. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Funeral processions have been planned in Iraq and Iran for senior IRGC commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforooshan who was martyred along with the secretary general of Hezbollah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on September 27.
(2024-10-13). Motaz Azaiza, Journalist from Gaza, on Photographing War & Making "Art from the Pain" indybay.org "I never expected the world will know my name [because of] a genocide of my people," says Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who gained international acclaim for his work during the first 108 days of Israel's brutal assault on Gaza. Since evacuating in January, Azaiza has brought his advocacy for Palestinian rights around the world. Democracy Now! speaks to him from Washington, D.C., where he has just wrapped up a nationwide speaking tour titled "Gaza Through My Lens" in support of UNRWA USA. "Israel is targeting our children. Israel is targeting our babies, targeting our mothers, targeting our families. I…
(2024-10-13). Chalking Bans and ID Checks at Protests Repress Palestine Solidarity on Campus. truthout.org As the genocide in Gaza rages on, U.S. universities welcomed students, faculty and staff back this fall by rolling out a red carpet of repression. The dedication to stifling pro-Palestine speech and action comes amidst unfathomable death and destruction brought by the siege on Gaza, the West Bank and now Lebanon. While official Palestinian Ministry of Health statistics report over 42,126… |
(2024-10-13). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-13). Iraqi resistance launches fresh drone attacks on Israeli targets. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced fresh retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets in the occupied Golan Heights and southern territories, utilizing drones in support of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians.
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah keeps up drone, missile attacks on Israeli targets. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah continues with its retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets.
(2024-10-13). Hamas praises Nicaragua for cutting diplomatic relations with Israel. presstv.ir Hamas has commended the Nicaraguan government for its decision to cut diplomatic ties with Israel in response to the latter's aggression against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
(2024-10-13). Downfall of the Zionist project in Palestine. presstv.ir The Israeli genocidal war against the Palestinians and Lebanese has turned the whole world against Tel Aviv.
(2024-10-13). 40 countries demand halt to Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. presstv.ir UNIFIL says its facilities have been repeatedly hit by Israeli forces in Lebanon in recent days.
(2024-10-13). Iran working for peace, but fully ready for 'war situation': FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran does not seek an escalation of tension but is fully ready for a war situation.
(2024-10-13). Iraq opposes use of its territory as 'launch pad' for attacks on Iran: President. presstv.ir The Iraqi president says his country rejects the use of its airspace and territory for strikes on neighboring countries, including Iran.
(2024-10-13). Iran supports any proposal to restore peace to region: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Pezeshkian urges President Macron of France to work with other European leaders to compel Israel to cease its genocidal wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-13). Blinken says US wants Lebanon solution, not 'broader conflict'. newarab.com 
Blinken however, said that Israel, which has been carrying out deadly strikes on Lebanon, "has a right to defend itself" against Hezbollah, but said he was alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation. | The US is Israel's key alley, and has supplied billions of dollars worth of weapons used…
(2024-10-13). Drones from Lebanon, Iraq target Tel Aviv, Golan Heights. newarab.com 
Drones launched by Hezbollah from Israel said on Saturday that "40 projectiles" had been fired by Hezbollah into Israel with warning sirens so…
(2024-10-13). Forty states condemn attacks on UN Lebanon peacekeepers. newarab.com 
Forty nations that contribute to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Saturday that they "strongly condemn recent attacks" on the peacekeepers. | "Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated," said the joint statement, posted on X by the Polish UN mission and signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia, Italy and India. | Other signatories include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain, France and China ⚪ all countries that have contributed several hundred troops to the force. | At least five peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days as Israel attempts an invasion o…
(2024-10-13). Israel's bombardment of Lebanon brings death and trauma. newarab.com 
Israel's escalation of its bombardment of Lebanon since 23 September has destroyed infrastructure and increased civilian casualties, turning a low-level conflict into a full-scale war. | Airstrikes on residential areas which have caused mass civilian casualties are starting to be investigated, including by UK-based war monitor Airwars. | The group's director Emily Tripp told The New Arab that such incidents were strikingly similar to those it has previously investigated in Gaza. | "We already have a number of cases we're looking into, for example, of families dying together in single strikes." | Israel says it…
(2024-10-13). Safety fears for Lebanon's Baalbek ruins after Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Heavy Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon's The vast Roman citadel and temples sit adjacent to the modern-day city of Baalbek in the eastern Bekaa valley, which
(2024-10-13). Israeli attacks destroy Ottoman-era market in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-13). 'Apocalyptic': Israel destroys mosque, bombs market in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel targets southern Lebanon in new round of raids as at least 15 people are killed in attacks across the country.
(2024-10-13). Mapping one year of cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel, Hezbollah and other Lebanese groups have exchanged more than 12,000 attacks over the past year.
(2024-10-13). Palestine's UN envoy says 'genocide within genocide' going on in north Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas representative in Lebanon says Israel has prevented entry of food supplies into Jabalia camp for the last 10 days.
(2024-10-13). What is UNIFIL? aljazeera.com The United Nations peacekeeping force has been in Lebanon since 1978, but today they are threatened by Israel.
(2024-10-13). ICRC Emergency Response in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). An out-of-control Netanyahu has now openly threatened UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. thecanary.co Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday 13 October called on the UN chief to move UN peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of "harm's way". A dishevelled Netanyahu, speaking to camera, told the UN peacekeepers to leave "right now" — in another sign the genocidal leader of the genocidal Israeli state is growing increasingly […] | By
(2024-10-13). Unifil statement on Israel's tank assault, chemical attack on UN peacekeeper base. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer, Lammy silent on rogue state's illegal assault Unifil, the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon of peacekeepers, has issued the following statement on this morning's attacks by Israel, using tanks and irritant chemical shells, on its base in Ramyah in Lebanon and Israel's blocking of Unifil movements at Meiss ej Jebel yesterday: UNIFIL statement …
(2024-10-13). UN warns of catastrophe as Israel fights a 2-front war in Lebanon and Gaza. scmp.com Israel says Hezbollah fired about 320 projectiles into Israel over the weekend of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
(2024-10-13). Iraq Prioritizes Lebanese Shiite Refugees, Leaving Others With Little Aid. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah fighting Israeli troops near Lebanon's Ramiya village; third UN peacekeeper wounded. scmp.com Israel faces condemnation after UN peacekeepers came under fire as Israeli forces stepped up attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah, Iraqi Resistance Groups Launch Attacks on Israeli Military in Response to Gaza Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah and Iraqi resistance groups launched a series of attacks on Israeli military positions in the occupied territories on Saturday, in retaliation for ongoing Israeli strikes on Gaza and Lebanon.
(2024-10-13). Speaker Reiterates Iran's Unwavering Support for Resistance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf reaffirmed Tehran's unfaltering support for the Lebanese nation and the resistance in the struggle against the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-13). 25 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Southern Lebanon Clashes: Reports. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Around 25 Israeli soldiers have been injured in ongoing battles with Hezbollah resistance forces in southern Lebanon, as tensions escalate between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.
(2024-10-13). Tensions Escalate: UN Forces Caught in Crossfire. devdiscourse.com In a highly contentious incident, Israeli tanks have reportedly breached a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that two Israeli Merkava tanks destroyed one of its main gates before forcibly entering the base early Sunday morning.
(2024-10-13). Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Middle East Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, almost 40 individuals were wounded in a recent drone strike in Binyamina, Israel, as reported by Israeli rescue services. The Hezbollah militant group, based in Lebanon, claimed responsibility for the attack, immediately intensifying regional conflict.
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah Tensions Escalate: IDF Thwarts Attacks Amid Yom Kippur Clashes. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel's military successfully intercepted five projectiles launched from Lebanon on Friday morning, signalling growing hostilities. The interception was followed by a series of IDF operations across southern Lebanon, which unearthed weapons caches in civilian homes, underscoring Hezbollah's preparedness for potential conflict.
(2024-10-13). 3rd Day Of Hezbollah Attack On Israel Food Hub; IDF Says No Damage But 'Chopper Seen Taking Wounded'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah militants launched yet another attack on north Israel's port city of Haifa on October 13. The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired five rockets from Lebanon, but air defenses intercepted all projectiles. Meanwhile, Iran's Press TV released a video claiming Israeli military helicopters were airlifting injured soldiers in Haifa. Meanwhile, two Israeli soldiers suffered injuries in Hezbollah's anti-tank missile fire in south Lebanon. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-13). Revealed: Lebanon Army's Final Plan To Attack IDF, Strategy To Shock Israel Amid Hezbollah Battles. hindustantimes.com The Lebanese army may enter the Hezbollah-Israel war in south Lebanon after the IDF killed three of its soldiers in recent days. Analysts familiar with the army's workings said that, should the Israeli incursion reach the current army positions, Lebanese troops would put up a fight, according to the Times of Israel report. Watch this video for more.
(2024-10-13). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-10-13). Earthquakes, Leakage, Expense, Death by Asphyxiation — Is There No Beginning to the Advantages of Carbon Capture? wattsupwiththat.com DeSmog is all in on the invented climate crisis and a fervent supporter of the political Net Zero fantasy. It obviously hates all hydrocarbon use and has reported on the problems of carbon capture. For its part, mainstream media just sticks with demonising fracking. Donkey nodding politicians in many jurisdictions accept the need for huge quantities of money to be poured down the CCS hole but are obviously uninformed about the risks involved.
(2024-10-13). Palestinian fighters, security forces clash in West Bank. newarab.com 
Armed clashes erupted between The clashes broke out after security forces stormed areas where Palestinian fighters were located, arresting four after ambushing them in the centre of Tubas in the north of the occupied West Bank. | The battalion is a…
(2024-10-13). US expands sanctions on Iran's oil sector over Israel attack. newarab.com 
The United States hit The Treasury Department said it was going after Iran's so-called "shadow fleet" of ships involved in selling Iranian oil in circumvention of existing sanctions, designating 10 companies and 17 vessels as "blocked property" over their…
(2024-10-13). US 'Rules Out' Israel Attack On Nuke Sites, But Fears Iran's Revenge: 'No Idea What Tehran Will…'. hindustantimes.com Washington has made a big appeal to Iran as the Mideast nation anticipates an attack from Israel, reports CNN. The U.S. has reportedly urged Iran to 'calibrate its response' in case of an Israeli attack. The report added that Washington conveyed its message to Tehran through back channels. Watch for more.
(2024-10-13). 104 countries rally behind UN Sec Gen over Israeli ban. ummid.com As many as 104 countries have thrown their weight behind UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres against the far right Zionist regime of Israel's insulting and intimidating attitude.
(2024-10-13). The true lesson of October 7 is that Israel cannot be reformed. indybay.org The year since October 7 has shown us that Israel can neither be accommodated nor reformed. It must be dismantled, and Zionism must be brought to an end. Only this will finally alleviate the Palestinians' terrible ordeal over the past 76 years.
(2024-10-13). Gaza Doctor Corrects CNN Anchor: 'This Is Not a Humanitarian Crisis… This Is Genocide'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-13). 'Silence is violence' – Pro-Gaza demonstrators in Rotterdam urge end to Israel genocide. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched across the streets of Rotterdam.
(2024-10-13). Iran welcomes Nicaragua's 'courageous' decision to cut ties with Israel. presstv.ir Iran welcomes Nicaragua's "courageous" decision to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over the occupying regime's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-10-13). Israel's genocide is a war on the very idea of Palestine. newarab.com 
It has been one year since the start of Israel's Israel's targeting of health infrastructure has rendered the collection of data about casualties nearly impossible, though the death toll,
(2024-10-13). 5 Things a Year of Israeli Genocide in Gaza Has Taught Us About Palestine and the World. indybay.org While superior firepower may determine political outcomes in the short run, no amount of weapons can possibly break the will of a nation that has vowed to restore its dignity and win its freedom, no matter the cost.
(2024-10-13). The Mythology of a Mideast 'Axis of Resistance'. indybay.org Who are members of this alleged 'Axis', what have they done in relation to the Gaza genocide, are they in fact more resistant, and if not, what is behind the rhetoric?>
(2024-10-13). chatGPT corrects 'Gaza Genocide' to 'The ongoing crisis in Gaza'. indybay.org Not surprising as Tal Broda, head of research of San Francisco's OpenAI, has said "There is no Palestine. There never was, and never will be", "The IDF didn't even start to clean southern Gaza", "Don't worry about [killing civilians]. Worry about us". See the photo series of his posts starting at x.com/StopArabHate/status/17349235154537……
(2024-10-13). 'The Blessing' for genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Video: Liverpool's busiest hospitality street falls quiet as silent march for Gaza passes. skwawkbox.org 
Music and conversation are muted as anti-genocide march passes in silence — except at one US-themed bar Liverpool's Bold Street, the busiest in the city for dining and socialising, fell into an eerie quiet this afternoon as a march for Gaza and against Britain's complicity in Israel's genocide — silent today for a large part …
(2024-10-13). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). 4 Million Americans Excluded From Election by Felony Voting Bans. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-13). Motaz Azaiza, Acclaimed Journalist from Gaza, on Photographing War & Making "Art from the Pain" scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-13). Patrick Lawrence: Truths That Come Out Like the Sun. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-13). We Absolutely Do Not Need To Escalate Anything New York Times. scheerpost.com Photo by By Kathleen Wallace / The headline reads "We Absolutely Need to Escalate in Iran" by the still inconceivably taken-seriously New York Times. | In all these years after a previous century that saw an estimated 231 million people die in wars, we still have to tolerate the drums of war being beaten by those who will not be touched by su…
(2024-10-13). Carbon Capture Means More Pollution for Black Communities in Cancer Alley. truthout.org Rosemary Green and her husband live mere feet away from a massive chemical storage depot that hugs the Mississippi River just west of New Orleans. Over 200 tanks of the International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) hulk beside their modest home on Fourth Street in the historic Black community of Elkinsville in St. Rose. Green and her neighbors have been complaining about the plant's fumes and periodic… |
(2024-10-13). India behind Bangladesh, Nepal in 2024 Hunger Index. ummid.com In yet another indicator showing the poor economic condition of India under the Modi rule, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has placed the country behind 104 countries including even Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
(2024-10-13). First ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine at JNMC AMU. ummid.com Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University has started India's first ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine.
(2024-10-13). Gaza bleeding like Hiroshima, Nagasaki: 2024 Nobel Peace winner. ummid.com In a passionate appeal to end war, Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese group which won the 2024 Nobel Peace, said Gaza today resembles Hiroshima and Nagasaki that were bombed by the United States in 1945.
(2024-10-13). Protein research wins 2024 Chemistry Nobel for US, UK scientists. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been jointly conferred on David Baker of U.S.A., and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper of the United Kingdom for their research on protein.
(2024-10-13). 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics Announced. ummid.com The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has conferred the Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University, NJ, USA and Geoffrey E. Hinton University of Toronto, Canada.
(2024-10-13). DTE Maha Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Merit List 2024 Published. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE Maharashtra) has released on its official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Tuesday October 08, 2024 Provisional Merit List of the students who have registered for Admission to First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy D Pharm (PHD24) for the year 2024-25.
(2024-10-13). Jamia Student Areeba's Essay on Human Spirit Wins National Award. ummid.com Jamia Millia student Areeba Anwer's essay on human spirit has won the Damodarshree National Award for Academic Excellence 2024.
(2024-10-13). 2024 Haryana Assembly to have 05 Muslim MLAs. ummid.com A total of 05 Muslims – all from the Congress party, have won the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections results of which were announced on Tuesday October 08, 2024.
(2024-10-13). Cyberknife Radiosurgery for Head, Neck Cancer Treatment. ummid.com In today's modern life individuals undergoing cancer treatment prefer to get back to their everyday activities at the earliest and Cyberknife technology makes that a possibility.
(2024-10-13). Impact of BJP's Haryana Win on 2024 Maharashtra, Jharkhand Polls. ummid.com The BJP victory in Haryana would not only demoralize the opposition as they prepare for key elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, but also weaken Congress' bargaining power within the INDIA bloc.
(2024-10-13). Lesson to Learn from Haryana Election 2024. ummid.com The news from Haryana is certainly a vast disappointment. In some ways it looks like a re-play of what happened in MP during the 2023 round of assembly elections.
(2024-10-13). Ratan Tata dies, India mourns. ummid.com Ratan Tata, renowned industrialist, dies after prolonged illness at the age of 86 on Wednesday October 09, 2024 in Mumbai.
(2024-10-13). Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel in Literature. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on South Korean author Han Kang for her work on the fragility of human life.
(2024-10-13). New Face of Tech Scholarship Program goes global. ummid.com Samsung subsidiary HARMAN and 1,000 Dreams Fund, a non-profit serving Talented Women in Need, Wednesday (October 09, 2024) announced the global expansion of its New Face of Tech Scholarship Program, now in its 8th year.
(2024-10-13). Palestinians are fighting for the dignity of Islamic World: Erdogan. ummid.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday October 09, 2024 praised Hamas and other Palestinian Resistance Fighters saying they are defending the humanity and the dignity of the Muslim world.
(2024-10-13). Why Rahul Gandhi Needs Caste Census of Congress. ummid.com Rahul Gandhi should remember a complete overhaul of Congress party is not possible without a 'jaati-janganana' or 'caste census' of the entire party structure.
(2024-10-13). Dubai offers Golden Visa to Teachers. ummid.com In a remarkable decision to acknowledge the efforts of teachers, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Dubai has offered 'Golden Visa' to private sector educators.
(2024-10-13). SCO Summit 2024: India, Pakistan should initiate dialogue for a better tomorrow. ummid.com The road ahead is undoubtedly challenging, but it is imperative for India and Pakistan to recognize the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.
(2024-10-13). Israel 'intentionally' bombed healthcare facilities in Gaza: UN Commission. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces 'deliberately' and 'intentionally' bombed the healthcare facilities and medical staff in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories, an independent enquiry by the United Nations said in its report.
(2024-10-13). NC U-turn on Article 370 is ringing alarm bells. ummid.com Omar, Farooq and the NC have promised too much. But with too little power in hand and the U-turns, it seems as if they fooled people again to enjoy power.
(2024-10-13). Washington's Total War. orinocotribune.com By Bader Al-Ibrahim — Oct 12, 2024 | The same scene has been on repeat for a year: Netanyahu proposes an escalatory step in the war, which the United States publicly warns against, and then he does it. Then the Americans deny having prior knowledge of the escalation and deny their involvement in it. Then they affirm their unconditional support for "Israel" and its "right to defend itself," and they threaten its enemies against responding with a counter-escalation. Then media leaks emerge about the Biden administration's "anger" at Netanyahu and his reckless actions and this is accompanied by an increase in t…
(2024-10-13). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-10-13). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-13). Heavy rain causes floods in northern Thailand's Lampang province. presstv.ir Heavy rain triggered floods in Thailand's Lampang province.
(2024-10-13). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-13). Hamas: Israel has failed to break resistance. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas asserts that the Israeli regime is unable to confront the resistance in the Gaza Strip and "has failed to break it."
(2024-10-13). German MP: 'More weapons' cannot resolve Ukraine war. presstv.ir "More weapons" is not the solution to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, says German MP Sahra Wagenknecht.
(2024-10-13). Israel accuses UN chief Guterres of 'anti-Semitic behavior'. presstv.ir Israel defends its decision to slap a ban on the UN chief, accusing Antonio Guterres of"anti-Semitic behavior."
(2024-10-13). Iran has not provided ballistic missiles to Russia: FM. presstv.ir Iran has once again rejected claims about supplying Russia with ballistic missiles amid reports that the EU will use the accusations as a pretext to impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-10-13). Palestinian karateka scoops gold in World Cadet & Junior Championships. presstv.ir Palestinian karateka Mariam Bsharat shines at the 2024 World Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships in Italy, and strikes a gold medal.
(2024-10-13). 'Ransom to Israel': Iran slams US sanctions on its energy sector. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the new round of US sanctions targeting the country's oil industry is a "ransom" to the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-13). 'I held 2-year-old Gaza girl's bleeding brain in my hands before she died': Nurse. presstv.ir An American nurse who volunteered at hospitals in Gaza spoke to the Press TV website about his harrowing experiences of treating the wounded, including children.
(2024-10-13). US 'putting troops' lives at risk' by sending them to Israel: Iran. presstv.ir Abbas Araghchi says the US is endangering the lives of its forces by deploying them to Israel to operate THAAD missile defense systems.
(2024-10-13). Palestinians in Jabalia killed with 'unspeakable cruelty and sadism': UN. presstv.ir Israeli strikes have killed hundreds of Palestinians in an offensive focusing on the Jabalia refugee camp in recent days.
(2024-10-13). TRT chief's 'disturb Iran' remarks spark outrage, IRIB World Service head seeks clarification. presstv.ir Taking strong exception to remarks made by the head of Turkey's state broadcaster, the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) World Service has called on Turkish government officials to denounce and clarify these statements.
(2024-10-13). IRGC commander: Iran to give 'harsh' response to any mistake by enemy. presstv.ir Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Division, says the elite force and Iranian armed forces are ready to give a 'regretful response' to the enemy in case of any mistake.
(2024-10-13). Why Isn't Israel Accepting Ukrainian Know-how to Intercept Drones? themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Ukraine: As Winter Approaches, Communities Prepare. icrc.org In the third year since the escalation of the armed conflict, communities in Eastern Ukraine prepare for the coming winter.
(2024-10-13). Shifting Alliances: North Korea's Impact on Ukraine Conflict. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the need to reassess defense partnerships as North Korea potentially aids Russia in Ukraine. This strategic shift may require more robust military support and advanced weaponry from allies.
(2024-10-13). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 961. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 961st day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-13). Ukrainian Troops 'Flee' As Russia Advances Towards Pokrovsk; Big Victory For Putin By October End. hindustantimes.com Russian forces claim Ukrainian troops are demoralised and retreating as they advance steadily towards the key city of Pokrovsk in the Avdeyevka region. According to a Russian commander, Ukrainian forces flee after initial fire contact. Pokrovsk, a major logistical hub, is a critical target for Russia's offensive. Watch the video for details.
(2024-10-13). Israeli Forces Abduct Two Near Qalqilia and Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted two Palestinian young men on Saturday, in the Qalqilia and Ramallah governorates. Israeli forces opened fire towards a vehicle at the Hamra military roadblock in the Jordan Valley, and closed the roadblock in both directions. Media sources said that occupation forces fired live rounds at a citizen's vehicle, on Saturday afternoon, at …
(2024-10-13). Swing State Politics. counterpunch.org
(2024-10-13). Animals and Animals. counterpunch.org
(2024-10-13). Chemical leaks from U.S. air base in Japan fuel public concern. ecns.cn Repeated reports of chemical leaks linked with U.S. military bases in Japan have fueled public concern over their potential health risks, prompting calls for thorough investigation.
(2024-10-13). Chinese, Zimbabwean universities launch research center on civilization exchanges. ecns.cn The China-Africa Joint Research Center for Exchanges and Mutual Learning between Civilizations was launched Friday in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital. The center will bring together Chinese and African academics to share knowledge, ideas, and perspectives.
(2024-10-13). See moments rockets lifting off in China in a month. ecns.cn Check out moments rockets lifting off in China in a month.
(2024-10-13). Comicomment: U.S. partisan politics worsen the hurricane aftermath. ecns.cn
(2024-10-13). 2025 to be celebrated as ASEAN-India Tourism Year. tvbrics.com 
Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that India will contribute US$5 million towards the joint cooperative activities for the development of tourism in the region…
(2024-10-13). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com 
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries…
(2024-10-13). China completes AI testing on new satellite. tvbrics.com 
The satellite has conducted 13 tests of its AI model…
(2024-10-13). Egyptian universities and the League of Islamic Universities to cooperate in the field of ecology. tvbrics.com 
The plan is to support the preparation of graduation projects of students studying journalism and technical specialities…
(2024-10-13). The Tragedy of the Native Palestinian Poeple Did Not Originate in the Arab-Persian World, It Was Born in Europe. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Oct 10, 2024 | After so much delightful Eurocentric doping in favor of colonization in Palestine, called Israel, it is time for detoxification. It is not easy to talk about the end of the existence of the Israeli Eurocentric colonial regime. | It is time to speak in terms of the end of the existence of Israel's colonial Eurocentric regime. | I. It is not religious | The Palestinian Cause is not a religious struggle. Come out of your simplistic reduction of the Arab world to a religious commodity. That is more of an aesthetic framework than an analytical one. | The Palestinian Cause is the…
(2024-10-13). It's So, So Bad, And It's About To Get A Whole Lot Worse. indybay.org "And as horrifying as both these developing stories are, they're going to be shifted to the back burner as soon as Israel begins its planned attack on Iran."
(2024-10-13). It's So, So Bad, And It's About To Get A Whole Lot Worse. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Things are so, so bad in the middle east right now, and from the looks of things they're about to get a whole lot worse. | Israel is going full scorched-earth on northern Gaza in advancement of its
(2024-10-13). Gagauzia's President: The US wants to play with us like a toy. uwidata.com By Adnan Tàºrkkan We met with the President of the Autonomous Republic of Gagauzia, Evghenia Gutul. President Gutul responded to our questions on the relations between Gagauzia and the Moldovan government, Moldova's deteriorating relations with Russia and the US's influence in Moldova. Evghenia Gutul emphasizes that US's pressure has worsened Moldova's relations with Russia, they …
(2024-10-13). LEVER WEEKLY: Titans Of Deregulation. levernews.com 
(2024-10-13). AFCON qualifiers: Salah scores, Tunisia stunned by Comoros. newarab.com 
Salah added to an opener from Trezeguet in Cairo as Egypt toiled for almost 70…
(2024-10-13). Do Palestinians believe liberation is still possible. newarab.com 
When Hamas launched an unprecedented assault into southern Israel on 7 October, the date became emblematic for many Palestinians in besieged Gaza…
(2024-10-13). Dubai-based DP World stops UK investment after minister comments. newarab.com 
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(2024-10-13). Israel intensifies assault on Gaza's Jabalia amid crushing siege. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have intensified their assault on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, an area where some 200,000 Palestinians have been besieged for over a week. | The army has ordered civilians to leave for the south of Gaza, however numerous reports have emerged of civilians being targeted by snipers and drones while attempting to flee. | Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke said on X that "nobody is allowed to get in or out". | Images posted to social media showed bodies strewn across streets of the camp, amid reports of massacres of civilians by Israeli strikes. | Early…
(2024-10-13). Israeli strike kills 22 in Jabalia as health services fail. newarab.com 
At least 22 A separate strike also killed three Palestinians in the Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City. | A statement from the Ministry of Health in Gaza said the Israeli army ca…
(2024-10-13). Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with 'fascist' Israel amid war. newarab.com 
Nicaragua's government, in a statement, said the break in relations was due to Israel's attacks on The nation's congress had, earlier…
(2024-10-13). No ambulances left working in north Gaza, Red Crescent says. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said on Friday that none of their ambulances in north Gaza has had limited fuel resources since PRCS spokesperson Raed Al…
(2024-10-13). Sudan's RSF claims to capture 'Egyptian mercenaries' in war. newarab.com 
(2024-10-13). Thousands trapped in Jabalia as Israel pounds northern Gaza. newarab.com 
Thousands of people are trapped in Gaza's Israeli strikes killed at least 34 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday, with nearly half of the fatalities occurring in Jabalia, the northern district which is the largest…
(2024-10-13). Update Message from Hybachi LeMar On His Extradition to Pennsylvania DOC. itsgoingdown.org 
Update on anarchist prisoner Hybachi LeMar. For more information, check out Free Hybachi LeMar. We are sad to announce that, although Hybachi LeMar was scheduled to be released on parole from IDOC Jacksonville Correctional Center on October 4, 2024, he was instead picked up by Pennsylvania authorities on a warrant for an alleged parole violation….
(2024-10-13). Anarchists in the Labor Movement #4. itsgoingdown.org The Black Rose Anarchist Federation continues to speak with anarchists involved in the labor movement. This is the fourth installment in our Anarchists in the Labor Movement series. Click through the links to read installment #1 with an education worker, #2 with healthcare workers, and #4 with a metal worker. In this interview we speak…
(2024-10-13). Before the Iranian Revolution, the Shah was in bed with oligarchs and the CIA. expose-news.com The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic revolution of 1979, was a series of events that culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution was sparked by …
(2024-10-13). Before the Iranian Revolution, the Shah was in bed with oligarchs and the CIA. expose-news.com The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic revolution of 1979, was a series of events that culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution was sparked by …
(2024-10-13). Book Summary: The Healing Sun, Sunlight and Health in the 21st Century. expose-news.com "Skin cancers are by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, so to prevent them, the public is constantly told to avoid the sun. However, while the relatively benign …
(2024-10-13). The Government's given you a "Ration Book" for Electricity. You just don't know it…. expose-news.com We're about to say welcome to Winter 2024, a season that makes the Blitz look like a summer picnic when it comes to electricity. With freezing temperatures outside and eye-watering bills inside, …
(2024-10-13). The Government's given you a "Ration Book" for Electricity. You just don't know it…. expose-news.com We're about to say welcome to Winter 2024, a season that makes the Blitz look like a summer picnic when it comes to electricity. With freezing temperatures outside and eye-watering bills inside, …
(2024-10-13). The ICC's credibility is hanging by a thread. aljazeera.com If the court does not issue arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, it will lose its legitimacy.
(2024-10-13). Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to win Shanghai Masters final. aljazeera.com The US Open and Australian Open champion levelled his career head-to-head record against Djokovic at 4-4.
(2024-10-13). Choosing to be child-free in an 'apocalyptic' South Asia. aljazeera.com Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?>
(2024-10-13). The Floating Doctors: Mobile medicine comes to Panama's jungles. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-13). In a first, casino hub Macau elects chief executive born in mainland China. aljazeera.com Former judge Sam Hou Fai receives 394 out of 398 votes cast in an election where he was the sole candidate.
(2024-10-13). Muslim politician in India's Maharashtra shot dead weeks before state polls. aljazeera.com Two suspects are in custody after Baba Siddique was shot multiple times outside his legislator son's office in Mumbai.
(2024-10-13). SpaceX 'catches' giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test. aljazeera.com SpaceX launches enormous rocket on boldest test flight yet, catching returning booster back at pad with mechanical arms.
(2024-10-13). State of the race: Five takeaways from the US election this week. aljazeera.com Where do the candidates stand in the polls? We'll break it down, along with major updates from the campaign trail.
(2024-10-13). Sudan military's strike on market in capital kills at least 23: Rescuers. aljazeera.com Market is near one of the main camps in the Sudanese capital where the paramilitary RSF has been fighting the military.
(2024-10-13). India's defence minister takes part in Hindu 'weapon worship' ceremony. aljazeera.com Indians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
(2024-10-13). Israeli siege of north Gaza kills 300 Palestinians and traps thousands more. aljazeera.com At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during their siege and bombardment of northern Gaza.
(2024-10-13). Japan's Nobel Peace Prize winner says Gaza workers should have won. aljazeera.com 'I thought those fighting hard for peace in Gaza would deserve it.'
(2024-10-13). Video: Massive fuel tank explosion in Russia's Chechnya kills four. aljazeera.com Footage shows the moment a fuel tank explodes at a petrol station in Chechnya, in Russia, causing a huge fireball.
(2024-10-13). Beterbiev crowned boxing's undisputed light heavyweight world champion. aljazeera.com Artur Beterbiev beats Dmitry Bivol on majority points to combine the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts at the fight in Riyadh.
(2024-10-13). Beterbiev defeats Bivol for undisputed boxing world champion crown. aljazeera.com Artur Beterbiev beats Dmitry Bivol on majority points to combine the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts at the fight in Riyadh.
(2024-10-13). Match time, teams, head-to-head: India vs Australia — Women's T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com Cricket's powerhouses meet in their final Group A game at Sharjah in a bid to secure a last-four spot at the World Cup.
(2024-10-13). Pakistan vs England second Test: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem dropped from squad. aljazeera.com Babar and both leading pacers are being 'rested on the basis of current form and fitness', Pakistan Cricket Board says.
(2024-10-13). ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Annual Review 2023. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Armenia: Capturing the stories of waiting and yearning. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Gaza: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). High-level initiative on international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Israel: A year of loss and pain. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Coordination Mechanism Continues Work to Search for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Facts & Figures: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip. icrc.org
(2024-10-13). Video: The 2020 Economic Crisis: Global Poverty, Unemployment, Despair. Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Author's Note | This video was published on July 1, 2020 in the immediate wake of the March 2020 Lockdown imposed on 190+ member states of the United Nations. | It was act of economic warfare. | A war against humanity. It's intent …
(2024-10-13). Austerity, dispossession and injustice: Facets of the debt crisis in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Comrade President? Change and Continuity in Sri Lanka. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Austria: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). PRC 75 today . cadtm.org
(2024-10-13). #SwindonsSundaySermon: 65 million of us — and these three are the best we've got? thecanary.co I genuinely didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw a new opinion poll putting the recently-routed Tories just one percentage point behind Keir Starmer's deeply-disliked Labour Party government. How can this be? Despite Labour's steadfast commitment to gifting the Tories with seemingly endless opportunities to land a hefty blow on Starmer's glass […] | By
(2024-10-13). Yom Kippur & Kapparot: Jewish Day for Tricking God. muslimskeptic.com In the days to come, Jews all over the world will be observing Yom Kippur, which translates as "The Day of Atonement." It concludes the "ten days of repentance" that start with Rosh Hashana. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, with religious Jews carrying out various acts of worship, such as …
(2024-10-13). Alex Salmond, ex-first minister who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69. scmp.com As Scottish National Party leader, he led the independence campaign in the 2014 referendum, but lost with 45 per cent of the vote.
(2024-10-13). Centre-left set to win as Lithuania votes in general election. scmp.com Despite the surge of the centre-left, analysts expect Lithuania's defence and foreign policies to remain unchanged.
(2024-10-13). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). There's hope for China's economy, as long as planners can 'let go'. scmp.com Despite economic challenges, a commitment to reform and pre-emptive planning will ensure China's fundamentals remain strong.
(2024-10-13). Rio Tinto class action begins over 'toxic' Bougainville mine disaster. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews An initial hearing of a class action against mining giant Rio Tinto over the toxic legacy of the Panguna copper mine on the autonomous island of Bougainville has been held in Papua New Guinea. The lawsuit against Rio Tinto and its subsidiary Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) is seeking compensation, expected…
(2024-10-13). Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by fuel shortage. scmp.com The damage from Hurricane Milton has disrupted power and fuel supplies in the sunshine state.
(2024-10-13). Harris packs aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of campaign push. scmp.com The US Vice-President's campaign believes it can flip the state against Trump as Harris criss-crosses America to drum up support.
(2024-10-13). Why is Donald Trump campaigning in California, a state he's almost sure to lose? scmp.com The Republican US presidential candidate is taking a detour from swing states to launch an aggressive play on Democratic turf.
(2024-10-13). How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness. scmp.com In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge — through dialogue.
(2024-10-13). Tito Mboweni, South Africa's first Black central bank chief, dies at 65. scmp.com South African leaders hailed Mboweni for his contributions to economic policy and his focus on fiscal discipline.
(2024-10-13). How EV tariffs broke EU consensus and China's 'divide and rule' plan. scmp.com Beijing might have successfully split France and Germany, but the actions of Greece and Serbia show the limits of its plans in Europe.
(2024-10-13). Russia: Opening of criminal proceedings against human rights defender Ilya Shumanov. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Opinion: An Open Letter to the Middle East. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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(2024-10-13). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-13). 2024 World day against the death penalty. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). For the sake of a vibrant democracy, we are advocating for the rule of law in France. fidh.org
(2024-10-13). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-13). Christopher Columbus Likely of Jewish Descent, DNA Research Reveals. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Iranian Journalists Cleared of US Collaboration Charges, Sentences Reduced. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Suez Canal Cuts Yacht Transit Fees by Up to 50% To Boost Tourism. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). War Reporting Faces Ethical Challenges in Gaza Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah Drone Strike in Northern Israel Injures 67, Including 4 Critically. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Israeli Military Encircles Northern Gaza, Hundreds Killed in Strikes. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Protecting Insects Essential for Migratory Bird Survival, Says UN Official. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-13). Gagauzia's President: The US wants to play with us like a toy. unitedworldint.com
(2024-10-13). Is the Top of Mount Rainier Shrinking Due to Global Warming? wattsupwiththat.com There is no trend toward more above-freezing temperatures at the top of Mt. Rainier. In fact, the evidence suggests just the opposite.
(2024-10-13). Coming events: Chat with John Helmer on 'The Duran,' Thursday, 17 October. gilbertdoctorow.com As I have written on these pages recently, the Moscow based journalist John Helmer has published what amounts to harsh criticism of Vladimir Putin from some top generals over his alleged readiness to sacrifice Russian state interests in forthcoming peace negotiations to put an early end to the war and to spare his country's oligarchs …
(2024-10-13). Here you have the 'Deep State' with names and addresses… gilbertdoctorow.com 
Rules are made to be broken, as they say. Following this logic, I today put aside my rule against posting on these pages links to essays by third parties. The reason for doing so is given in the title to this note above, which is a quote from my good colleague in Germany after he …
(2024-10-13). Eskom records 200 consecutive days of no load shedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom records 200 consecutive days of no load shedding | Eskom has recorded 200 days without implementing load shedding in South Africa, with the last day of load shedding being on 26 March this year. | The power utility on Sunday said the implementation of the Generation Operational Recovery Plan has yielded a reduction of [about] 8.6% in unplanned outages, and an improvement in the Energy Availability Factor by [about] 7.7%. | "The plan is projected to contribute to a potential 2% growth in the South African economy and improve Eskom's financial performance for the financial year 2025," Eskom said. | Eskom Grou…
(2024-10-13). Five family members killed in stabbing spree. sanews.gov.za Five family members killed in stabbing spree | Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for a suspect, who allegedly killed five of his family members in a stabbing spree that left two others injured. | The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the suspect's home in the Bethany area in Bergville. | "Reports indicate that the suspect and his uncle went to visit the neighbours and on their return, the suspect found his mother sitting in the lounge with others. Information further suggests that the suspect took a knife… and stabbed his mother, who managed to run outside of the house. | "Thereafter, he t…
(2024-10-13). Former Finance Minisiter Tito Mboweni passes on. sanews.gov.za Former Finance Minisiter Tito Mboweni passes on | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to former Minister and Governor of the Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni, following his passing. | Mboweni passed away on Saturday evening following a short illness. | "Given his sense of vitality and energetic and affable engagement with fellow South Africans, Dr Mboweni's passing at 65 comes as a shock. We have lost a leader and compatriot, who has served our nation as an activist, economic policy innovator and champion of labour rights," President Ramaphosa said. | Mboweni served as South Africa's Minister of Labour in the fi…
(2024-10-13). Hawks crack down on criminals. sanews.gov.za Hawks crack down on criminals | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, will continue to pursue criminals without fear, favour or prejudice. | This is according to Hawks Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, who briefed the media on Sunday to outline progress and take stock of milestones achieved during the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. | "The DPCI remains committed to its mandate of investigating, preventing, and combating national priority offences without fear, favour or prejudice. The DPCI has made significant inroads in apprehending individuals inv…
(2024-10-13). Minister Godongwana, SARB pay tribute to Mboweni. sanews.gov.za Minister Godongwana, SARB pay tribute to Mboweni | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has passed his condolences to the family of Former Minister Tito Mboweni following his passing on Saturday evening. | Mboweni served as Finance Minister from 2018 to 2021, following the role Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), and the first Labour Minister of the democratic dispensation. | READ | "We have lost a titan. A thinker, a doer and above all – a patriot. I…
(2024-10-13). Police arrest KZN man accused of killing five family members. sanews.gov.za Police arrest KZN man accused of killing five family members | Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 33-year-old man who allegedly killed five of his family members in a stabbing spree that left two others injured. | The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the man's home in the Bethany area in Bergville. | "Reports indicate that the suspect and his uncle went to visit the neighbours and on their return, the suspect found his mother sitting in the lounge with others. Information further suggests that the suspect took a knife… and stabbed his mother, who managed to run outside of the house. | "Thereafter,…
(2024-10-13). Police killings an 'assault on society and attack on the State' – Hawks Head Lebeya. sanews.gov.za Police killings an 'assault on society and attack on the State' – Hawks Head Lebeya | Seventeen police officers have been killed in the second quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. | This is according to Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, who briefed the media on Sunday. | At least 13 of the officers were off duty at the time of the incidents, while four were on duty when they were killed. | The Lieutenant General condemned police killings, which the DPCI categorised as a national priority offence that "requires the attention of the DPCI". | "There exists…
(2024-10-13). R25 million cocaine bust at airport. sanews.gov.za R25 million cocaine bust at airport | Customs officials of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have made a cocaine bust at the OR Tambo International Airport, with a street value of some R25 million. | According to SARS, the 47 cocaine bricks — weighing some 50kg — were stuffed in a bag that was spotted by officials and airport security on a carousel for a flight from Sao Paolo in Brazil and heading to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. | "SARS Customs officers inspected the luggage bag and saw suspicious looking objects in the bag. These objects tested positive for narcotics. Ther…
(2024-10-13). Two-pot system withdrawals hit R21 billion. sanews.gov.za Two-pot system withdrawals hit R21 billion | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says a total gross lump sum of some R21.4 billion has been paid out to taxpayers, who have applied to utilise their Savings Withdrawals Benefit of the two-pot retirement system. | More than 1.2 million South Africans applied for the tax directive, with at least 1.14 million approved. | According to the revenue service, the remainder were "declined for a variety of reasons, including incorrect identity numbers and incorrect tax numbers, amongst others". | "SARS reminds taxpayers, who want to apply for a withdrawal to make sure th…
(2024-10-13). A 'culture of silence' threatens press freedom under El Salvador President Bukele >. Dánae Vílchez 
(2024-10-13). US journalist arrested in Israel over reporting on Iranian missiles. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-10-13). Slovak PM Fico attacks journalists as 'possessed by the devil'. dennikn.sk
(2024-10-13). Iran Rejects Links with Al-Aqsa Storm Operation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN mission dismissed media stories that Tehran had been informed in advance about Hamas's plan to launch the Al-Aqsa Storm surprise operation against the Israeli regime in October 2023.
(2024-10-13). FM Denies Iranian Ballistic Missile Supply to Russia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi refuted stories about the contents of his recent meeting with the EU foreign policy chief in New York, reiterating that Tehran has not provided any ballistic missiles to Russia.
(2024-10-13). Iran Condemns US Sanctions on Its Energy Sector. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the fresh sanctions the US has imposed on Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors in response to Tehran's retaliatory missile attack on Israeli military targets on October 1.
(2024-10-13). Iran Admires Nicaragua for Severing Ties with Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran praised the government of Nicaragua for its "responsible" move to break diplomatic relations with the Israeli regime.
(2024-10-13). Iran Pursuing Prosecution of Gen. Soleimani Assassins: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has neither forgotten nor forgiven the US assassination of top anti-terrorist commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, noting that Tehran is seriously pursuing the prosecution of the perpetrators.
(2024-10-13). Iran Favors Peace But Is Ready for War Too: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Expressing Iran's opposition to the escalation of tensions and highlighting its push for regional peace, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that Tehran stands ready for any war amid the current delicate situation.
(2024-10-13). 'I think Israel and the army did everything at first, but now people no longer talk about the hostages'. haaretz.com Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese student abducted by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Kibbutz Alumim, showed extraordinary courage by throwing back a grenade to protect his friends. Now held captive in Gaza, his companions in Israel await his return…
(2024-10-13). Kamala Harris releases 'excellent' medical report, seeks to draw contrast with Donald Trump. scmp.com Trump has shared only limited information about his health over the years, and the move aims to raise questions about his fitness to serve.
(2024-10-13). Empowering Women through Industry in Madhya Pradesh. devdiscourse.com In a move advocating for women's empowerment, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav underscored the pivotal role industries play in achieving this objective.
(2024-10-13). Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo Faces High-Profile Security Breach Scandal. devdiscourse.com Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, acknowledged a serious security breach on Sunday, which allegedly compromised the account information of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other prominent individuals. A report by Domani newspaper revealed a former employee had accessed the accounts of thousands of customers.
(2024-10-13). Edi Rama Eyes Enhanced CEFTA as Pathway to EU Membership. devdiscourse.com Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has indicated that the enhancement of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) for the Western Balkan region is imminent, as Albania aims to join the European Union by 2030.
(2024-10-13). Chidambaram Calls for Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir Statehood. devdiscourse.com In a bold statement, Congress leader P Chidambaram called on the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir government to make the restoration of statehood their primary agenda.
(2024-10-13). Macron's Diplomatic Plea for Middle East Peace. devdiscourse.com French President Emmanuel Macron called for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to back a 'general de-escalation' of tensions in the Middle East. This conversation underscores Macron's push for diplomatic solutions amidst regional conflicts, according to the presidential office.
(2024-10-13). Burkina Faso Clinches Spot in 2025 African Cup of Nations. devdiscourse.com In a decisive victory against Burundi, Burkina Faso has guaranteed their place in the 2025 African Cup of Nations finals, emerging as the first team to join host nation Morocco. The 2-0 triumph secured by Mohamed Konate and Bertrand Traore's goals placed Burkina Faso firmly at the top of Group L with 10 points, ensuring they cannot be displaced from the top two spots.
(2024-10-13). Rookie Sensation Caleb Williams Shines in London Victory. devdiscourse.com In a stunning performance at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdown passes, propelling his team to a 35-16 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
(2024-10-13). Kerala's Vijayadasami: A Celebration of Learning and Tradition. devdiscourse.com Thousands of toddlers across Kerala were introduced to the world of letters during the 'Vidyarambham' ritual on the auspicious Vijayadasami day. This event, marking the end of the nine-day Navratri festival, is a significant cultural tradition in the southern state.
(2024-10-13). Maharashtra's Political Turmoil: Shockwaves from NCP Leader Siddique's Murder. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed profound shock and sorrow following the shooting and subsequent death of NCP leader Baba Siddique. As the holder of the Home Department portfolio, Fadnavis revealed that police are preparing to brief the media post obtaining the accused's custody.
(2024-10-13). Political Turmoil Follows Tragic Killing of NCP Leader Baba Siddique. devdiscourse.com In the wake of the tragic killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, political tensions are running high in Maharashtra. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has criticized the opposition for attempting to politicize the incident, highlighting that such actions indicate a non-serious approach to sensitive issues. Naqvi assured that the state government is actively pursuing the culprits behind this heinous crime.
(2024-10-13). Uttarakhand Poised for Development: UCC, Airport, and AIIMS in Focus. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed on Sunday that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will soon be put into effect, assuring citizens the legislation is not designed to harm anyone. During the Civil Felicitation Ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Sports Ground in Kichha, Dhami stated that voters in the 2022 assembly elections supported this legal move.
(2024-10-13). Potential Railway Disaster Averted by Loco Pilots. devdiscourse.com In what could have been a catastrophe, loco pilots of goods train BCNHL/32849 reported a mysterious cylinder on the railway tracks between Landaura and Dhandhera to the station master on Sunday. The Northern Railway CPRO confirmed the location at KM 1553/01 from Dhandhera station.
(2024-10-13). Chief Minister's Janata Darshan: A Promise of Justice. devdiscourse.com In a significant public interaction, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed grievances of around 300 individuals during the Janata Darshan held Sunday morning at the Gorakhnath temple premises, officials reported.
(2024-10-13). EVM Controversy Sparks Tension in Haryana Elections. devdiscourse.com Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urges the Election Commission to address concerns raised by the Congress regarding possible electronic voting machine (EVM) misuse in the recently-concluded Haryana Assembly elections. The Congress party has alleged discrepancies, particularly with battery percentages, in several EVMs involved in the voting process.
(2024-10-13). Shockwaves Across India: NCP Leader Baba Siddique's Tragic Murder. devdiscourse.com The political landscape of India has been jolted by the brutal murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, which took place in Mumbai on Saturday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and condemned the violence, asserting that such acts have no place in civil society.
(2024-10-13). Green's Injury: Chance for Bancroft in Border-Gavaskar Trophy. devdiscourse.com Cameron Green's unfortunate injury may offer Cameron Bancroft a shot at a Test recall in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, suggests former Australia captain Mark Taylor.
(2024-10-13). D-DAY: Egypt and Sudan dismiss new River Nile agreement. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Egypt and Sudan have rejected the recently ratified agreement on The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) which was expected to come into force today, 13th October 2024. The Agreement aimed to among many initiatives, establish the Nile River Basin Commission to succeed all the rights, obligations, and …
(2024-10-13). ANALYSIS: Bumpy start for UK's new Labour government. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | As the United Kingdom's Labour government marks 100 days in office on Saturday, political commentators are markedly less enthusiastic than in the aftermath of the party's landslide win in the July 4 general election. Instead, they are asking whether Labour will be able to get back on course after an apparently …
(2024-10-13). Boeing to cut 10% of workforce. independent.co.ug 
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Boeing said on Friday that it will lay off 10 percent of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production amid a month-long strike. The job cuts will impact roughly 17,000 workers across all levels of the company, Boeing said, adding that it will end production of its …
(2024-10-13). 'Forgive Lakwena's Father'. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Northern Uganda Diocese Emeritus Bishop Rt Rev Nelson Onono Onweng has called on the people in the Acholi Sub-region to forgive Severino Kiberu Okoya, the father to former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Auma Lakwena. Speaking to mourners during the burial of Okoya on Saturday, Bishop Onono-onweng says …
(2024-10-13). Bamwine, Kabale Human Resource Officer disagree on early retirement of teachers. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bamwine, Commissioner for Resident District Commissioners and Jacinta Tushabomwe, Kabale District Principal Human Resource Officer have disagreed over the early retirement of teachers in the district. Bamwine was meeting district technical and political leaders at Kabale district council hall on Friday as he assessed the status of service delivery …
(2024-10-13). Luwero Bishop asks Bukalasa land office staff to refrain from unethical conduct. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, has urged employees at the Bukalasa Land Offices in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero District, to prioritize service delivery based on ethics. The Bukalasa Land Offices have faced scrutiny due to bribery, fraud, and mismanagement of land records. Reports …
(2024-10-13). MUK management set to meet public service to resolve staff strike. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University management is set to meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to resolve the ongoing staff strike. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mukadasi Buyinza, said this in his response to a plea by Guild President Lubega Nsamba, who had urged the university to engage with the …
(2024-10-13). Rethinking Foreign Funding for Africa. independent.co.ug 
African countries' large and growing debt burdens have become a major obstacle to poverty reduction COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | How long can the complacent West continue to ignore Africa's sovereign-debt crisis? As African countries grapple with unsustainable debt burdens, restructuring negotiations with Western governments and multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund have …
(2024-10-13). Why mobile payment is booming in Africa. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | On the bustling streets of Nairobi, the green glow of the M-Pesa (a mobile money platform) logo is inescapable, from high-end hotels to street vendors. In some tourist hotspots, signs declaring "No Cash" highlight a striking shift: over 90 percent of adults in the East African country now use mobile …
(2024-10-13). Hezbollah Shakes Israel On Holiest Day For Jew; 320 Rockets, Nearly 3,000 Hospitalised On Yom Kippur. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military has said that Hezbollah fired over 320 projectiles at the country on the holiest day for Jews — Yom Kippur. Nearly 3,000 people were treated on Yom Kippur, which included people who were directly hurt by Hezbollah explosions. Most of the people were hospitalised due to fasting, dehydration on the occasion of Yom Kippur. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute 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. Treating breast…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases. Learn more about how Mayo Clinic experts are utilizing these tools…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: Oct. 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I've been feeling physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities. I struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks. Are there strategies to help me find emotional balance? ANSWER: Turning on the news or opening a newspaper to see local and world events can bring out strong emotions and stressors. In addition to the…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Building resilience to tame anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as…
(2024-10-13). Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers recently reported that while death rates for the most common type of uterine cancer — endometrioid cancer — remained stable, deaths from rare and aggressive types of uterine cancer increased significantly each year…
(2024-10-13). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic secures ARPA-H award to build a living pharmacy within the body for inflammatory disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is the prime site for an ARPA-H award to develop an implantable device that acts as a living pharmacy, triggering a "cell factory" in the body to treat inflammatory disease. ARPA-H, short for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. It supports research for potentially transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs. The award for up to $42.8 million for Engage Assess…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon researchers secure ARPA-H award for multiyear implantable device research for diabetes and obesity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers will join collaborators on a federally-funded project to improve the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Setting boundaries for your well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a people-pleaser by nature and have difficulty saying no or setting limits in my relationships. How can I start to create healthier boundaries in a kind yet firm way? ANSWER: People have various types of relationships, including partners, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances. Different relationships involve different interactions, responsibilities and influences. Every relationship has boundaries or rules of engagement. You may be deliberate and conscientious about these boundaries, or…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Health System discusses advancements in breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. "In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new screening options go well beyond traditional mammography and have made great advancements in early detection," says Tara Krosch, M.D., regional vice chair of clinical practice for surgical specialties, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota. "As we all know,…
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: How excessive daytime sleepiness can affect heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, explains the difference between being tired and being sleepy and how excessive daytime sleepiness can have a negative effect on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-7jHlm8PdpU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2024-10-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-13). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-13). Frailty linked to poor outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study has linked frailty to poor outcomes for patients suffering from pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung.
(2024-10-13). Radiopharmaceutical therapy shows favorable results for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The following press release was distributed by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Phase 2 clinical trial finds 177Lu-Dotatate may extend progression-free survival for patients with no other options to manage recurrent disease WASHINGTON — A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early signs for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The nonrandomized phase 2 study's findings were presented…
(2024-10-13). Regenerative Medicine Minnesota awards 13 research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative Medicine Minnesota (RMM) has awarded 13 grants totalling $4.3 million to support discovery, development, translation and commercialization of regenerative medicine-based innovations to improve human health in Minnesota and beyond. The award-winning projects and awardees for 2024 are: Clinical Trial Award: Phase 1 Study of Intravenous Administration of Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy for Individuals with Propionic Acidemia Michael Barry, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Propionic acidemia (PA) is a severe metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the…
(2024-10-13). Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions about breast cancer asked by people of all ages and backgrounds. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer…
(2024-10-13). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life.‚Å ‚Å "There are only two surgical options: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are 100 reasons why women choose one thing or another,"…
(2024-10-13). 📨 Modo Avión: La graduación. cubadebate.cu Hola, mi gente. øQué tal les lleva esta semana? Casi nos volvemos meteorólogos de tanta noticia sobre huracanes. Y es que es importante estar informado, estos fenómenos son muy peligrosos. Abróchate el cinturón que este viaje empieza ahora ✈️.
(2024-10-13). Ajedrez en Cuba: øPor qué se perdió la masividad? cubadebate.cu Han sido captados cuatro testimonios, en los que es evidente el contraste. Dos de ellos realizados a niños considerados talentos, que exhiben un realidad distinta al resto, aunque la captación de dichos talentos igualmente ha sido afectada. El hecho es que hace unos 10 años se juega muy poco ajedrez en las escuelas cubanas, perdiéndose la masividad de inicios del siglo XXI.
After a year of near-constant Israeli military raids on their homes and private spaces, women are some of the most affected among the Palestinian residents of Nur Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem.
It was a spectacular example of a non-event, alloyed by pure symbolism and cynicism. Here was a British government offering — how generous of them — to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, whose residents had been brutally displaced between 1965 to 1973, to Mauritius. In an October 3 joint statement between London and Port Louis, all but 
It is more than a bit bizarre reading pieces that talk about automation or job-killing AI as something new and alien. These are forms of productivity growth. They allow more goods and services to be produced for each hour of human labor. Productivity growth is usually thought of as a good thing. It's the reason 
The year since October 7 has shown us that Israel can neither be accommodated nor reformed. It must be dismantled, and Zionism must be brought to an end. Only this will finally alleviate the Palestinians' terrible ordeal over the past 76 years.
Gaza has become a battlefield in the war over the fate and collective dignity of the people of the region, including beyond Palestine. But amid all this, Gaza remains the compass.
Noura Erakat shares five lessons the Israeli genocide in Gaza has taught us.
It was a spectacular example of a non-event, alloyed by pure symbolism and cynicism. Here was a British government offering—how generous of them—to return sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, whose residents had been brutally displaced between 1965 to 1973, to Mauritius.
From the very beginning of Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had his hands on the steering wheel.
Credit card data is extremely valuable for companies aiming to predict how people will spend money in the future. Knowing how much people spend, where and on what day says a lot about consumers' financial situations.
A Shoah is taking place in the Middle East and few people seem to notice, certainly not those responsible for the thousands of bombs rained over innocent civilians, mostly women, children, old people and those with disabilities. Those who ordered it and made it possible Sit comfortably in their plump offices oblivious to the suffering 
The New York Times recently revealed that while Pres. Richard Nixon publicly referred to marijuana as "public enemy No. 1" he really felt it was "not particularly dangerous." Kurtis Hanna, a Minnesota cannabis lobbyist and advocate for drug legalization, discovered revealing tape recordings while researching marijuana at the Nixon Library archive. According to one source, he was startled by 
Prologue The twentieth century gave birth to honeybee neurotoxins — organophosphate, carbamate and neonicotinoid pesticides. It also gave birth to glyphosate, a weed killer that achieved global significance, being the biggest selling pesticide — ever. But where does this chemical come from? Rosemary Mason, a European physician, prolific science writer, and environmentalist, tracked down the 
On Buckner's watch, the Bloomington campus made national headlines last spring with a viral photograph of a state police sniper atop the iconic Indiana Memorial Union building overlooking campus war protests. Three floors below the gunman's sights, in the historic Free Speech Zone known as Dunn Meadow, armed Indiana State Police with riot shields advanced on peaceful protesters, evicted them, tore down their encampment, and arrested fifty six. 
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The PIF reduced its stakehold in the Japanese video game giant to 7.54 percent from a previous 8.58 percent, according to a Japanese regulatory filing on Tuesday. | The move came a day after Japanese outlet Kyodo News carried comments made recen…
Two prominent Palestinian Gen Z creators in the diaspora, Hamzah Saadah For the first time, this new phenomenon allows the world to hear directly from Israeli youth and the mouths of IDF soldiers. | These interactions are then shared online, revealing deeply unsettling exchanges for the world to witness, as t…
As the Despite the sanctions and persecution that have changed the lives of many of them, accepting the status quo does not seem to be a likely plan for the student movement — they are at the forefront of efforts calling for divestment from companies complicit in human rights abuses in Gaza. | 
Amid the ongoing war in Lebanon driven by Israeli aggression, migrant and domestic workers — already marginalised by the oppressive Kafala system and racism — are now facing even greater peril. Thousands have reportedly been abandoned by the families they served, who themselves have fled the war-torn areas but left their hired workers behind. | Many are now struggling to find transportation to escape the conflict zones and do not have access to their personal belongings, including passports and vital documents, or even a phone to connect with others from their communities. | For local activists, ab…
The first anniversary of the The U…
A Palestinian girl trapped under the rubble after an Israeli strike hit her building in the The girl managed to phone her teacher for help, explaining what happene…
The Egyptian authorities have reportedly stepped up the crackdown on peaceful protests, arresting several protesters as they expressed solidarity with the Palestinian Gaza Strip and "About a dozen protesters, with no known political affiliation, gathered in the evening while waving the flags of Le…
Chevron Mediterranean has suspended expansion of Israel's Leviathan gas field following The company, a subsidiary of 
Malawi have called on the government to reassess its position on the Gaza conflict, criticising its diplomatic and economic ties with Israel as a contradiction to the nation's core values of peace and respect for humanity. | Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement (MPSM), a leading pro-Palestine organisation in the country, issued a statement on Monday to demand the government to withdraw its support, amid intensifying calls globally to hold Israel accountable for 
Pro-Palestine activists called on Valetta to bar the MV Katrin from docking in Maltese ports, saying doing so could contravene obligations under the Genocide Convention. | Israel has killed at least 41,900 people in its one-year war on Gaza, the vast majority civilians, leading to widespread accusations tha…
Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation, announced the initiative in a joint press conference with Firas al-Abiad, Lebanon's Minister of Health, and Nasser Yassin, coordinator of Lebanon's National Disaster and Crisis Response. | Ten C-17 planes will be dispatc…
Saudi Arabia's If successful, such a deal could increase the fund's influence in 
Saudi authorities have arrested Lieutenant Colonel Omar Nizar, an officer in The video, widely circ…
Local volunteers who have helped to feed Sudan's most destitute during 17 months of Many volunteers have fled under threat of arrest or violence, and 
Around the world, vigils, ceremonies, and protests marked the Since October 7, 2023, the conflict has resulted in widespread devastation in On the day of the attack, Hamas operatives reportedly killed around 1,200…
Conservative media personality "It could be better than Monaco. It has…
Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial The Las Vegas-based casino firm said it was developing a luxury resort at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. | The project, under construction, is a joint venture between affiliates of Wynn Resorts, Marjan and RAK Hospitality H…
The US is not actively seeking a ceasefire deal between A senior US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNN that although talks will take place with Israelis and Lebanese to de-escalate the situation in Lebanon, Israel had "to get beyond some things" before the prospect of ceasefire can be discussed. | It comes amid a massive build-up of Israeli troops on the southern Lebanon border and an intensive air campaign w…
Over the past few days, since Israeli aggressions on Lebanon started, Egyptian artists used various media to express this solidarity and denounce Israeli actions in a country they consider another home. | Famou…
It said that the attack was a "natural response" to Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories including "seizing control of land and holy places, trying to take control of The statement added that th…
Hamas leader-in-exile One year after Israel's devastating war on Gaza, Meshaal framed the conflict with Israel as part of a broader narrative spanning 76 years, dating back to the Nakba or "catastrophe," when hundreds of…
A Hezbollah MP has hinted his party is ready for a ceasefire deal with Israel, weeks after an Hezbollah has fired scores of rockets into Israel since 8 October 2023 in solidarity with the people of Gaza, saying it would only cease its strikes if the war on the Palestinian enclave is ended. | With much of Hezbollah's leadership taken out and hundreds of Lebanese civilians killed in an intensification of Israel's air…
People around the world heldvigils, ceremonies and protests to mark The Palestinian factions and Israeli counter-attack led to the deaths of some 1,200 people with about 250 hostages taken to Gaza during the 7 October attacks. | Nearly 42,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian health authorities, and most of the 2.3-m…
Human Rights Watch on Monday said Israeli strikes near the The Israeli military said Friday its jets struck Hezbollah positions near the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's eastern Syrian transport ministry official Sleiman Khalil told news agency A…
The commander of Iraj Masjedi said Qaani, who heads the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) expeditionary force was safe and no further statement on the issue is needed. | It follows comments made by two senior Iranian security officials on Sunday that Qaani had not been heard from since a huge wave of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut late last week, which is…
Israelis on Monday marked the Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel's south began around 6: 29 am (3: 29 am GMT), the hour when Hamas-led operatives launched rockets into Israel at the start of the 7 October attack last year. | They killed some 1,200 people and took about 250…
The Israeli military announced Monday the death of two of its soldiers in border clashes with Reserve Maj. Itai Azoulai was killed and two other soldiers from the Egoz Battalion sustained serious injuries after being hit by a mortar shell, an Israeli army statement said. | Later on Monday, a second soldier was pronounced dead. | Hezbollah has for days repelled Israeli forces at the border by using machine guns, anti-tank missiles and mort…
The 66-year-old, identified as Ziad Abu Hleil, was known for his peaceful protests, often captured in videos standing in the way of armed Israeli soldiers opening fire. | According to local news reports, after the storming, he was rushed to Dura Hospital, whe…
Lebanon's health ministry said on Monday an Israeli strike in "An Israeli strike overnight targeted a local firefighting centre in Baraasheet where 10 civil defence members were present," municipal official Reda Ashour said. | The health ministry reported the "killing of 10 firefighters" who were "in the building ready to go out on rescue missions", adding efforts to remove the rubble were ongoing. | The latest report brings to 115 the number of rescuers 
A journalist set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday, after publishing a blog post where he expressed remorse over his role in shaping news stories that he felt made him complicit in Samuel Mena Jr reached out to a friend three hours before setting himself on fire, telling them to watch an Instagram stream, where the journalist read from a script where he expressed regret at his perceived role in contributing to Palestinian suffering. | He then set himself on fire with images c…
Lebanon's A group of 12 MPs, including In a statement read by MP Mi…
As Israel and Gaza mark the first anniversary of the At least 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's 
The Reuters photograph of Inas Abu Maamar, face buried in the shrouded body of her dead five-year-old niece Saly, was taken days after Israel began its military It has become one of the most vivid images of Palestinian suffering during Saly was killed with her mother, baby sister, grandparents, uncle, aunt and three cousins. Since then, Abu Maamar, 37, has also lost her sister, killed along with her four children in an airstrike i…
International human rights groups have made a unified call for an immediate A year of Israel's indiscriminate bombardment has resulted in unprecedented levels of death and devastation in Gaza, where nearly 42,000 people have been killed and over 96,000 injured, although undocumented deaths mean the real death toll is likely much…
Three years after Saied made a sweeping power grab, rights groups fear his re-election will entrench his grip on the only democracy to emerge from the 2011 protests. | Saied, 66, won S…
The United States warned Israel on Monday not to attack "We think it's very important that not only the airport be open, but that the roads to the airport be open, so that American citizens who want to leave can get out, but also citizens of other countries," State Depa…
An additional $4.86 billion has gone into stepped-up US military operations in the region since October 7…
The event was organised by the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) and gave the platform for Palestinian women to speak about their horrific experiences. | Evidence and data obtained by the organisation revealed that Palest…
Sociologically speaking, the Palestinian led One year later,…
Israel's wars on The cessation of armed conflict in Gaza often…
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rop. 6, appearing on the ballot Nov. 5, would amend the California constitution's forced labor clause, giving prisoners the right to refuse work without retaliation by prison or jail officials.
On Monday, Israeli forces shot two young men and injured dozens of citizens in the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the southern West Bank. Media sources said that on Monday evening, occupation forces invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron, sparking protests from local Palestinian youths. Sources added that the soldiers opened …
Early Tuesday, Day 368 of the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the devastated, starved, and besieged coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. Medical sources said the army fired a missile at a home in Block 3 of the Al-Bureij refugee camp, in central Gaza, …
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By the time that Hurricane Helene made its way hundreds of miles inland on September 27, it had been downgraded to a tropical storm. But Helene remained unusually expansive and strong, fueled by the warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm brought high winds and catastrophic flooding, knocking out power for more than 2 million Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas, and tearing through a region of the country that wasn't widely seen as vulnerable to hurricane damage: the Mountain South. Asheville, North Carolina, the city hardest hit, had even appeared on lists of "climate havens" considered comparatively…
Due to a quirk of geology, the purest quartz in all the world comes from the picturesque town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The mineral, created deep within the earth when silicon-rich magmas cooled and crystallized some 370 million years ago, is essential to the production of computer chips and China, India, and Russia provide high purity quartz as well, but what's mined there does not match the quality or quantity of what lies beneath t…
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | After last month's foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and country manager in London, final …
Yowasi was arrested by the Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF on 26th June 2024 in Ibuga village, Kitswamba Sub County, Kasese district, following a tip off from a community member. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Magistrates Court in Kasese has sentenced a man to 9 years in prison or pay a fine …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The winners of the NCBA Golf Series qualifiers held at Entebbe Golf Club over the weekend will now advance to Nairobi for the grand finale, following an exciting weekend of fierce competition. Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda, highlighted the event's significance, stating, "This series has become …
Onapito Ekomoloit's shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent 'epidemic' of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, former Presidential Press Secretary, former …
GENEVA | Xinhua | French football player Paul Pogba's four-year ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) was cut to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday. The Juventus midfielder filed an appeal against the decision of Italy's National Anti-Doping Tribunal for committing an ADRV on February 28, 2024. He …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations' commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering exceptional value to clients. Through …
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country's technological advancement and underscores TECNO's commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company's latest innovations, including the PHANTOM V …
Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya's national women's basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS |BIRD AGENCY | Often times, a …
This becomes the fifth concession acquisition in the past seven years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over Kilembe Investments Limited (KIL), a rural power distributor in Uganda's Western Service territory, marking the fifth concession acquired by UEDCL. The handover ceremony, held on Sept.30 at Rwenzori Square …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the incumbent president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, have acknowledged that unity between them is essential for achieving impactful leadership in Uganda. The opposition political leaders made these comments during the last funeral rite of the late …