(2022-08-01). Nancy Pelosi Taiwan Visit Could Get Us All Killed. commondreams.org The consequences—far from being only economic and diplomatic—could be existential for all of humanity.
(2022-08-01). China Conducts Live-Fire Military Exercises Across from Taiwan Amid Tensions. news.antiwar.com China on Saturday conducted Chinese authorities said the live-fire drills were carried out off the waters of Pingtain Island in the Fujian province. Pingtan is about 75 miles from the coast of Taiwan and about 115 miles from its capital Taipei. | Also on Saturday, China's state broadcaster released rare footage of Chinese forces conducting live-fire drills in the South China Sea. The US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is <...
(2022-08-01). NATO's force in Kosovo says is prepared to intervene. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) said Sunday that it is prepared to intervene if stability is jeopardized in the northern municipalities of Kosovo after alleged conflicts at the Serbian border.
(2022-08-01). Kosovo Delays Restrictions on Serbs After Tensions Rise. news.antiwar.com Authorities in Kosovo have The restrictions would require ethnic Serbs in the north to apply for documents issued by Kosovo. Serbs in the area have used licenses issued by Serbia since Kosovo declared independence from Belgrade, and many refuse to recognize the authority of Pristina, the capital…
(2022-08-01). Export of grain from Ukraine may start on August 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Spokesman of the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalin said on Sunday that the Export of grain from Ukraine may start on Monday morning, August 1.
(2022-08-01). 1st grain-loaded ship leaves Ukraine for Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The first ship to leave Ukraine under a historic grain export deal departed on Monday from the port of Odesa for Lebanon, the Turkish National Defense Ministry announced.
(2022-08-01). CIA Whistleblower Reflects on the Persecution of Julian Assange. indybay.org UK legal system puppets as US pulls strings. Media complicit.
(2022-08-01). Ejército chino reafirma soberanía sobre la isla de Taiwán. telesurtv.net En medio de tensiones entre EE.UU. y China, la congresista Nancy Pelosi inició una gira por varios países asiáticos sin mencionar a Taiwán.
(2022-08-01). Nancy Pelosi Could Get Us All Killed. indybay.org With a green light from Joe Biden…
(2022-08-01). Pelosi's plane may land in Taiwan due to emergency excuses. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — A plane carrying US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi may try to land in Taiwan under the pretext of an aircraft failure or refueling, a newspaper reported on Monday.
(2022-08-01). China reitera oposición a visita de Nancy Pelosi a Taiwán. telesurtv.net Cancillería advirtió que el Ejército Popular de Liberación salvaguardará la soberanía e integridad territorial de China.
(2022-08-01). China threatens US with effective measures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Chinese authorities will take effective power measures if Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Monday.
(2022-08-01). Military and political tensions escalate over threatened Pelosi visit to Taiwan. wsws.org Whether or not Pelosi's visit goes ahead, it has already served to bring the US confrontation with China, which Washington has designated a threat to its global hegemony, closer to a potentially disastrous nuclear war.
(2022-08-01). China army releases video ahead of Pelosi visit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The Chinese military is mounting a show of force ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Asian tour, which could include a visit to Taiwan.
(2022-08-01). Celebrating Revolution in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberly — Jul 20, 2022 | Genuine peoples holidays are hard to come by in the US But in Nicaragua the ongoing revolutionary process is widely celebrated. | Holidays in the United States celebrate awful events such as the settler colonists declaring independence from Britain so that they might take indigenous lands and protect slavery. There is also Thanksgiving, the commemoration of genocide turned into a day when Americans should think grateful thoughts before spending more than they can afford in order to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is ostensibly a religious holiday but is rarely treated as…
(2022-08-01). Russian Armed Forces to get Zircon hypersonic missiles in months: Putin. ecns.cn The Russian Armed Forces will obtain Zircon hypersonic missile systems in the coming months, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.
(2022-08-01). Ucrania lanza minas antipersonales prohibidas contra Donetsk. telesurtv.net Con anterioridad, el pasado miércoles, se había denunciado un ataque similar con pequeñas minas terrestres PFM-1 en la zona norte de dicha urbe.
(2022-08-01). Tropas rusas y milicias populares de Donetsk liberan Novolugansk. telesurtv.net La localidad, a 60 km al noroeste de Donetsk, fue liberada durante una ofensiva hacia el norte para asegurar nuevas zonas del Donbass.
(2022-08-01). Government Supervised Times, Wartime Reporting, and More. scheerpost.com We talk to Patrick Lawrence about Ukraine by diving deeper into his recent articles written for ScheerPost.
(2022-08-01). 1st Ship With Grain Leaves Ukraine's Black Sea Port. telesurenglish.net The first cargo ship carrying grain has left the Black Sea port of Odesa in southern Ukraine, Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Monday. | RELATED: | The vessel Razoni under the flag of Sierra Leone carrying 26,000 tons of corn is bound for the port of Tripoli in Lebanon, Kubrakov said, adding that the ship will move along a maritime corridor, the security of which was guaranteed by T຅
(2022-08-01). Ex-Putin Aide Chubais Hospitalized With Rare Neurological Disorder. themoscowtimes.com Anatoly Chubais quit his post and left Russia in March — the highest-level resignation of its kind following the invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-08-01). First Shipment of Ukraine Grain Leaves Odesa. themoscowtimes.com The cargo ship Razoni flying the flag of Sierra Leone and loaded with maize has left the port of Odesa bound for Lebanon.
(2022-08-01). Russia Outlines Plans to Rebuild Ukraine's Devastated Mariupol — Official. themoscowtimes.com The move comes as part of Moscow's wider efforts to gain support in Ukrainian regions that have come under Russian control.
(2022-08-01). Russia Releases Ukrainians Set for Deportation — Kommersant. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds of Ukrainians have been stuck in limbo at Moscow detention centers awaiting deportations that were halted by the invasion of Ukraine.
(2022-08-01). Ukraine War: As It's Happening. themoscowtimes.com The latest breaking news and developments in Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine.
(2022-08-01). The weaponization of food. nationofchange.org Russia and Ukraine have come to an agreement on food exports. Will the deal hold?>
(2022-08-01). Russia cripples US Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Russian troops wiped out a US-made Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher in the Odessa Region in Ukraine, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov reported on Monday.
(2022-08-01). . telesurenglish.net The body of Senator Zulma Gomez was found lifeless on Sunday in the waters of Lake Acaray, in the department of Alto Parana, informed the Paraguayan authorities, who initially consider drowning as the cause of her death. | RELATED: | The member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) was rescued by firefighters about 20 meters from a pier located on her property. The firefighters moved to the scene after the senator's husband…
(2022-08-01). Iran Expresses Willingness to Conclude Nuclear Deal Talks. telesurenglish.net The Iranian chief negotiator's statements come after Borrell said last Tuesday that the draft agreement produced "represents the best possible pact that addresses all the essential elements and includes hard-won compromises by each of the parties" to the JCPOA. | "We work closely with our JCPOA partners, in particular the Coordinator, to give another chance to the US to demonstrate good faith & act responsibly," Iran's chief negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, said.
(2022-08-01). Serbia-Kosovo Tension; Russia Claims Provocation by the West. telesurenglish.net The tension arose after Kosovo prepared to implement a law requiring Serbs living in the disputed territory to replace their Serbian-issued vehicle registrations with Kosovo license plates as of August 1. | NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) said prepared to intervene "if stability is jeopardized in the northern municipalities of Kosovo" after tensions rise at the Kosovo-Serbia border.
(2022-08-01). Asesinato de migrante nigeriano causa indignación en Italia. telesurtv.net La embajada de Nigeria en Italia describió el asesinato de Ogorchukwu como un "asesinato brutal" en una calle concurrida.
(2022-08-01). Driven by sizzling sci-fi comedy, China's summer box office picks up speed. ecns.cn Chinese sci-fi comedy "Moon Man" was released over the weekend to critical acclaim, generating a whopping revenue of approximately 1 billion yuan (about 148.22 million U.S.
(2022-08-01). Many Argentines looking for job opportunities to fight inflation. america.cgtn.com Argentina is suffering increasing economic and political instability. Inflation is running at well over 60 percent annually and in late July, President Alberto Fernandez named his third economy minister. With capital controls in place, many Argentines are looking for opportunities to earn a living …
(2022-08-01). Thousands pay their respects at funeral of veteran Sri Lankan Trotskyist Wije Dias. wsws.org The funeral of Socialist Equality Party chairman Wije Dias received an international audience and brought revolutionary salutes to his unwavering commitment to Trotskyist principles of socialist internationalism.
(2022-08-01). David North tribute to Wije Dias. wsws.org North, the chairman of the Socialist Equality Party (US), delivered this tribute online at the funeral of veteran Sri Lankan Trotskyist Wije Dias held in Colombo on Saturday, July 30.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: ABCs of hepatitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28, bringing the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. It comes in many forms, including hepatitis A, B and C. But what do those letter designations mean, and how do they differ from one another? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/3bfI2lLGOdM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at…
(2022-08-01). Russia Accuses 'Radical' Kosovo of Displacing Serbs in Border Row. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Kosovo of taking "another step toward the expulsion of the Serbian population from Kosovo."
(2022-08-01). Online events w) Kshama Sawant, Eric Blanc, Karen M. Woolf, Jamal Abdi, Andrea Vetter, etc. indybay.org Here are some 8 online events taking place over the next week (and starting at 3: 00 pm today, July 27th), featuring people such as Kshama Sawant, Eric Blanc, Karen McCarthy Woolf, Jamal Abdi, Drew Pendergrass, Matthew Huber, Andrea Vetter, Olúf·∫πÃÅmi O. Táíwà≤, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in it.
(2022-08-01). Outdoor allure to boost RV sales, experts predict. ecns.cn China's recreational vehicle market showed a downward trend in the first half, but industry experts believe an explosion of demand will come in the future.
(2022-08-01). Fleeing War and Discrimination, LGBT Russians Find Refuge in South Caucasus. themoscowtimes.com Armenia and Georgia are socially conservative societies and LGBT people face legal and social obstacles as well as occasional violence.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Black women and uterine fibroids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org July is National Fibroid Awareness Month. Black women in the U.S. are up to three times more likely than white women to develop uterine fibroids. While noncancerous, fibroids can cause painful and excessive uterine bleeding, interfere with everyday life and self-image, and affect fertility.Symptoms can vary and so can the size and location of the fibroids, says Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist. She says treatment options are available and you don't need to suffer with symptoms….
(2022-08-01). Saturday 8/13: Hot Topic: The New Civil War. indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95116…
(2022-08-01). Sanders Says GOP Shouldn't Have Funded Wars If It Didn't Want to Take Care of Vets. commondreams.org "If you don't believe we can afford to take care of our veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure, then you should not have approved funding to go to war."
(2022-08-01). Hezbollah not rule out war with Israel over gas field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The Lebanese Resistance Movement of Hezbollah does not rule out going to war with Israel over the regime's attempts at impinging on Lebanon's natural resources.
(2022-08-01). PLA sends next-gen aerial tanker YU-20 for combat readiness training. ecns.cn China's next-generation aerial tanker, the YU-20, has started to join combat readiness training, as the aircraft is expected to boost other warplanes' long-range operational capabilities.
(2022-08-01). RBI Allows Global Trade Settlements in‚ÄäRupees. infobrics.org RBI's move to allow global trade settlements in‚Ää rupees is‚Ää seen‚Ää primarily‚Ää aimed‚Ää at‚Ää facilitating‚Ää trade‚Ää with ‚Ääsanctions-hit‚Ää Russia…
(2022-08-01). China 'Ready' to Deliver Aircraft Parts to Russia: Chinese Ambassador to Russia. infobrics.org Chinese companies "are ready" to deliver aircraft parts to Russian airlines, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui…
(2022-08-01). Russia Asks for Respect for Serbs Residing in Kosovo. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov requested respect for the rights of Serbs residing in Kosovo and asked the Kosovar authorities "to be reasonable" in handling tensions on the border between Serbia and its former province. | RELATED: | "We demand that all rights of Serbs be respected," he said, adding that Russia "without a doubt absolutely supports Serbia" and considers the Kosovar authorities' intention to…
(2022-08-01). Russia membership in OPEC+ vital for success of agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — OPEC's new secretary general said that Russia's membership in OPEC+ is vital for the success of the agreement.
(2022-08-01). The United States, an Empire of Mass Surveillance. telesurenglish.net For decades, the United States has conducted indiscriminate mass surveillance of its citizens, as well as of foreign governments, companies and individuals. Various surveillance projects implemented by Washington have been unveiled one after another in recent years, exposing more evidence of America's pervasive and ubiquitous surveillance of the world. | RELATED: | SURVEILLANCE ON DOMESTIC SOIL: | According to a recent report by George…
(2022-08-01). Price gouging at the pump results in 235% profit jump for Big Oil: analysisÔøº. nationofchange.org "Make no mistake; these profits mark a large transfer of wealth from working- and middle-class people to wealthy oil executives and shareholders," said Jordan Schreiber of Accountable.US.
(2022-08-01). Climate protesters delay congressional baseball gameÔøº. nationofchange.org The protesters attempted to draw attention to the urgent need for large-scale climate action and pressure Democrat legislators to act.
(2022-08-01). Great Power Conflict Fuels BRICS Expansion Push. infobrics.org Amid China-U.S. tensions, the impetus to build a bigger BRICS has grown stronger than everAmid China-U.S. tensions, the impetus to build a bigger BRICS has grown stronger than ever…
(2022-08-01). Nicaragua… "Still, It Moves…" popularresistance.org At his Senate confirmation hearing, Rodriguez openly declared his intention to attack Nicaragua's economy and institutions. Among other things he declared that he would work to exclude the country from the Central American Free Trade Agreement. He also promised to seek to isolate Nicaragua internationally so as to obtain the release of criminals the US government paid via its non profit network to overthrow Nicaragua's government in 2018 and to try disrupting the country's national elections in 2021. He even declared that as ambassador he would contest the development of Nicaragua's sovereign relations with China…
(2022-08-01). India's Bjp's Poor Record in Tribal Welfare. orinocotribune.com 
By Subodh Varma — Jul 27, 2022 | Droupadi Murmu was recently elected as India's first tribal president. However, behind the celebrations lies the reality of how the ruling party has failed to address the issues faced by tribals | From the day the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Parliamentary Board announced that Droupadi Murmu, a Santhal (a major tribal community in India) leader from Odisha, would be the party's nominee for India's presidency, the media has been overflowing with opinions on how this was another 'master stroke' from the party's high command, that it will win over tribal communities in…
(2022-08-01). Hate Mob Incite Violence Against Caravan for Cuba in Miami. telesurenglish.net Cuban-American professor Carlos Lazo, leader of the Bridges of Love solidarity movement, denounced the provocations on a live broadcast on social media, which took place in the streets of Coral Gables, a city near Miami. | From Miami, Cuban-American professor Carlos Lazo #PuentesDeAmor called for this to be another day of struggle, but also of light and solidarity.
(2022-08-01). Mckinney Fire Explodes to Largest in California This Year. telesurenglish.net A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the McKinney Fire, exploded in Northern California, becoming the largest wildfire so far this year in California within only three days. | RELATED: | The wildfire began on Friday afternoon in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County near the California-Oregon border. It has scorched over 210.4 square km with zero containment as of Sunday evening, according to the California Dep…
(2022-08-01). Scientists Design Two-in-One Antibodies Against COVID Variants. telesurenglish.net Chinese and U.S. scientists have developed two cocktail antibodies against COVID-19 that may deliver a one-two punch to infections caused by the prevalent Omicron variant. | RELATED: | Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio designed bivalent nanobodies that can provide broad-spectrum protection again…
(2022-08-01). Mustsee breathtaking sceneries from Tehran to Shirgah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Undoubtedly, Iran is among the countries that enjoy extraordinary potential in the field of geotourism attractions.
(2022-08-01). Filling a Vacancy on the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Slate. indybay.org The Berkeley Rent Board Convention seeks candidates by THIS THURSDAY, August 4 to fill a vacancy on the 2022 Progressive, Pro-Tenant Berkeley Rent Board Slate…
(2022-08-01). Beijing reports one new COVID-19 case. ecns.cn Beijing reported a new locally transmitted case of COVID-19 in Haidian district on Sunday, the Beijing Municipal Health Commission said on Monday.
(2022-08-01). Shall Proposed Transport Ordinance improve Boda Boda operations in Kampala? plusnews.ug 
Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has commenced consultations on a draft ordinance intended to streamline the operations of Public transport in Kampala. The objective of the KCCA Public Transport Management bill is to provide for the regulation of public transport including taxis, coasters, special hires, and Boda-Boda, providing for the establishment of infrastructure, management, and supervision …
(2022-08-01). Avanza reestructuración del área económica en Argentina. telesurtv.net Este martes Sergio Massa dimite como presidente de Diputados. Cecilia Moreau podría ser la primera mujer en dirigir ese cuerpo legislativo.
(2022-08-01). Mohawk Mothers Demand Pope Leave. indybay.org Kanien'kehà : ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) demand that the Pope must leave our land and take the cross and all of the symbols of their atrocities with him. Indigenous people see it as how the Jewish people see the swastika. McGill must stop bulldozing alleged unmarked graves before any investigation.
(2022-08-01). Governor says full death toll from eastern Kentucky flooding will not be known for weeks. wsws.org Far more victims are expected to be found as search and rescue teams wade through debris-laden flood waters, mudslides and wrecked homes and buildings in the mostly isolated rural and coal mining towns.
(2022-08-01). Growing support for campaign in defence of zero-COVID advocate Dr David Berger. wsws.org "Dr Berger has gone beyond his day job to try to protect health and save lives—surely that the role of a medical practitioner." — C. Hicks, a parent from Perth, Western Australia…
(2022-08-01). Asesinan a exfirmante de Acuerdos de Paz en Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net Con la muerte de Idelber, suman 29 los exfirmantes de los Acuerdos De Paz asesinados en ste 2022 y 335 desde dicha rúbrica en 2016.
(2022-08-01). Irán manifiesta estar listo para culminar diálogos de pacto nuclear. telesurtv.net El alto funcionario iraní reiteró que para materializar el acuerdo EE.UU. debe estar dispuesto a eliminar todas las sanciones impuestas contra Teherán.
(2022-08-01). China sets up Guangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture. ecns.cn China on Saturday inaugurated the Guangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture in Southeast China's Guangdong Province to preserve bibliology resources.
(2022-08-01). Haitians Demand Reparations at French Consulate and Citibank. indybay.org France: Amount Due to Haiti $21,685,135,571.48…
(2022-08-01). Al menos cuatro fallecidos deja accidente de tránsito en Bolivia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a informes preliminares, se reportan al menos diez heridos.
(2022-08-01). Reportan masacre número 58 en Colombia durante el 2022. telesurtv.net Además de las masacres, el país contabiliza 28 excombatientes y 106 líderes sociales asesinados.
(2022-08-01). Presidente peruano denunciará a programa de televisión por falsas imputaciones. telesurtv.net "Ejerciendo mi derecho como ciudadano y como presidente de la República, procederé a denunciar a la señalada producción periodística que difunde noticias falsas", manifestó el gobernante.
(2022-08-01). Science Saturday: Lupus rates increasing, communities of color especially vulnerable. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New research led by Mayo Clinic shows that more people are being diagnosed with lupus than in the past, while risks of severity and death remain the same. The study is published in BMJ Annals of the Rheumatologic Diseases. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and pain throughout the body. Most common in women (9 of 10 diagnosed cases); it attacks both joints and organs — including the skin. "In our study, we confirmed that in…
(2022-08-01). Airshow China 2022 to open in November. ecns.cn The 14th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) will open from November 8 to 13 this year at Zhuhai Air Show Center in Southeast China's Guangdong Province.
(2022-08-01). New Zealand goes from zero COVID to world-leading infections and deaths: Workers must fight for an elimination strategy. wsws.org New Zealand has gone from being one of the safest, to one of the most dangerous countries in the world for COVID-19. The SEG calls on workers to organise in opposition to the Labour-led government and the trade unions to defeat the homicidal "let it rip" agenda.
(2022-08-01). How Samuel Alito's Attack on Privacy Rights could Make that famous Star Trek Kiss between Nichelle Nichols and William Shatner Illegal Again. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)  ; Steve Chawkins writes in the LA Times that actress Nichelle Nichols died of a heart attack on Saturday at 89 in Silver City, New Mexico. Nichols was cast by Star Trek creator Gene Rodenberry as Lt. Nyota Uhura, chief communications officer of the Federation star ship Enterprise and the fourth …
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is a lectin-free diet beneficial? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine continues to speak highly about the health benefits of a diet where people eliminate lectins. She says it helped her lose weight and reduced her arthritis pain. What are lectins, and can a lectin-free diet cure autoimmune diseases and prevent other health problems? ANSWER: Lectins are naturally occurring proteins that are found in all foods, but they are most concentrated in certain plants. Lectins serve a protective function for plants…
(2022-08-01). Arlenis Sierra protagoniza importante faena en Tour de Francia Femenino. cubadebate.cu La cubana Arlenis Sierra acaba de protagonizar su más importante faena, al rendir un vital desempeño en el Tour de Francia Femenino. Terminó en el lugar 27 de la prueba y su capitana, la neerlandesa Annemiek van Vleuten, como campeona tras otra descomunal escalada que ribeteó con victoria en lo más alto, por segundo día consecutivo.
(2022-08-01). Denuncian nueva masacre en Colombia; la número 57 de 2022. telesurtv.net Individuos armados dispararon contra personas que departían en las afueras de una vivienda en un barrio de La Unión, Valle del Cauca.
(2022-08-01). Japan's ramped-up defense spending not a done deal. asiatimes.com 
Tokyo may be rethinking…
(2022-08-01). Handcuffed Georgia woman dies in police custody after 'falling' out of moving squad car. wsws.org After initially blaming 28-year-old Brianna Grier for her own death, police have been forced to admit they never closed the door or buckled her in.
(2022-08-01). Estrenarán documental sobre Fito Páez en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo documental sobre Fito Páez está muy próximo a estrenarse en Cuba. "La Habana de Fito" lleva por título este audiovisual que recorrerá buena parte de la carrera del cantautor argentino. A través de varias entrevistas a Fito Páez, en La Habana y Buenos Aires, el público podrá acercarse a la historia del cantautor con la capital de la Isla.
(2022-08-01). Ejército chino realiza ejercicios navales en el mar Amarillo. telesurtv.net El Ejército Popular de Liberación celebra el 95 aniversario de su fundación este 1 de agosto.
(2022-08-01). The closing of the San Francisco Art Institute: "The artists can go hang themselves" wsws.org The announcement in mid-July that the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) would cease operations, no longer offering courses or degrees, is a significant and telling event.
(2022-08-01). Brasil vence 1-0 a Colombia en final de Copa América Femenina 2022. telesurtv.net El gol que dio la victoria a la canarinha vino de un penalti a los 28 minutos del partido concretado por la delantera Debinha.
(2022-08-01). Groundhogs forage in grass. ecns.cn Two groundhogs forage for food in the grass in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2022.
(2022-08-01). Muere a los 94 años de edad expresidente filipino Fidel Ramos. telesurtv.net Como presidente, impulsó reformas fiscales y económicas, ayudando con ello a revitalizar la economía en este país del sudeste asiático.
(2022-08-01). Reportan incremento de la tensión entre Serbia y Kosovo. telesurtv.net Medios locales reportaron que fueron escuchados disparos en la frontera entre ambos lados, además de sirenas antiaéreas en el norte de la ciudad kosovska Mitrovica.
(2022-08-01). øCómo son los rituales de agradecimiento a la Pachamama. telesurtv.net En la ceremonia, creada por los pueblos de los Andes centrales, se realizan una serie de ofrendas para festejar la naturaleza "protectora" y fecunda de la tierra.
(2022-08-01). Iran non-oil trade boom under Raeisi admin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The non-oil trade has witnessed an economic boom since the 13th government under President Raeisi took office in Iran.
(2022-08-01). Xinjiang holds intangible cultural heritage exhibition. ecns.cn The exhibition showcases 193 intangible cultural heritage projects from 19 provincial-level regions and 146 such projects from Xinjiang.
(2022-08-01). Organizaciones sociales y Gobierno panameño alcanzan acuerdo sobre educación en Mesa de Diálogo. telesurtv.net Mesa de Diálogo logra más de 20 acuerdos en materia educacional. Este presupuesto se concretará en 2024.
(2022-08-01). Conoce cinco razones para estar alegre cada día. telesurtv.net El Día Mundial de la Alegría tiene como fin festejar la vida y pensar en la importancia de este sentimiento positivo.
(2022-08-01). Spokesman: Refueling plane to improve combat capabilities of the PLA. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Air Force has commissioned the YY-20, a large aerial refueling aircraft, which observers said will extensively enhance the service's operational capability.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic is again ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Jacksonville metro area and Florida in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings, which were published on Tuesday, July 26, on the U.S. News & World Report website. Mayo Clinic in Florida has ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida for six of the past seven years. "It is an honor to be recognized as the No. 1 hospital…
(2022-08-01). Hallan cadáver de la senadora paraguaya Zulma Gómez en un lago. telesurtv.net La senadora de 61 años de edad fue hallada a unos 20 metros de un muelle en el lago Acaray, junto a sus zapatos, un colchón y una manta.
(2022-08-01). Raeisi congratulates Switzerland on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated his Swiss counterpart on the country's National Day and expressed hope for the expansion of relations between the two countries in different fields.
(2022-08-01). 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Your genes play a role in nearly all areas of your health. A gene is like an instruction manual for your body that tells your body how to function, develop and stay healthy. People have about 20,000 genes in their bodies. Many health conditions have a genetic link. Genetic testing can help you and your health care team understand if you have an increased risk for developing certain conditions that are present in your family….
(2022-08-01). México_Chiapas: LLamamiento Zapatista sin fronteras. indybay.org México_Chiapas: LLamamiento sin fronteras a las comunidades autà≤nomas zapatistas…
(2022-08-01). BDS-3 short message communication services now applied to mobile phones. ecns.cn The short message communication services provided by China's BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) have progressed from industrial application to public application, according to a conference held in Beijing on Saturday.
(2022-08-01). Iran's deposits with foreign banks grow by 2%. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says Iran's deposits in foreign banks increased during the first three months of 2022.
(2022-08-01). Selling Off Golden Gate Park: Privatization & Corruption Destroying Great Public Park. indybay.org The sell off and privatization of Golden Gate Park is escalating at the same time of a massive corruption scandal of top officials of the City and County of San Francisco. This program looks at the "non-profits" that are being used to facilitate the transfer of public lands at the park to privatizers.
(2022-08-01). Embajador argentino aboga por retorno de Venezuela al Mercosur. telesurtv.net Laborde abogó también por la consolidación de la Unión de Naciones Suramericanas (Unasur) y de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac).
(2022-08-01). Al-Shabaab terrorists publicly execute 7 in Somalia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabab publicly executed seven people for alleged spying, including a soldier, in southwestern Somalia, according to local media.
(2022-08-01). Vicepresidenta electa de Colombia arriba a Bolivia. telesurtv.net Francia Márquez culmina en esa nación la gira suramericana que antes la llevó a Brasil, Chile y Argentina.
(2022-08-01). Presidente peruano denunciará a programa de televisión. telesurtv.net "Ejerciendo mi derecho como ciudadano y como presidente de la República, procederé a denunciar a la señalada producción periodística que difunde noticias falsas", manifestó el gobernante.
(2022-08-01). Saturday 8/27: Rally/March to Defend DACA! indybay.org San Jose City Hall Plaza…
(2022-08-01). Shark attacks rise in the U.S. america.cgtn.com Shark sightings and attacks are on the rise in the U.S. Seven people were attacked by sharks in the past few weeks, including five in New York and two in Florida. And once again, human induced climate change, might be the reason behind it.
(2022-08-01). Masaka District, City leadership feud over properties. plusnews.ug 
There is a sharp dispute between Masaka District and the City Council authorities over sharing of immovable properties. The current dispute arises from attempts by Masaka City Council to relocate their administrative offices to the district headquarters at Kitabiro cell in Nyendo-Mukungwe division. The misunderstanding played out openly last Friday when Andrew Lukyamuzi Batemyetto, the …
(2022-08-01). Biden tests positive again after completing Paxlovid course: The dangers of the "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org On Saturday, President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID again after completing his treatment earlier in the week. The White House is attempting damage control by first minimizing the development as part of their attempt to acclimate the public to forever COVID.
(2022-08-01). Conozca los beneficios de la lactancia materna para las mujeres. telesurtv.net Las mujeres que amamantan favorecen su salud y su economía, y optimizan el tiempo dedicado a maternar.
(2022-08-01). Moscow zoo celebrates birthdays for two giant pandas. ecns.cn The Moscow Zoo celebrated the birthdays of two giant pandas Ding Ding and Ru Yi. Six-year-old male Ru Yi was born on July 31, 2016 whereas five-year-old female Ding Ding was born on July 30, 2017. The pair arrived in Moscow in 2019 for a 15-year joint research program.
(2022-08-01). Argelia muestra interés en integrarse al grupo Brics. telesurtv.net El bloque es integrado por países en rápido desarrollo que promueven el diálogo y la cooperación multilateral.
(2022-08-01). Turkish base in Iraq reportedly comes under missile attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that a Turkish military base located in Iraqi Kurdistan's Dohuk region was targeted by a missile.
(2022-08-01). 2nd consumer expo in Hainan concludes with huge attendance. ecns.cn The second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), billed as the largest high-end consumer exhibition in Asia-Pacific, concluded in Haikou, capital of South Chi-na's Hainan Province.
(2022-08-01). More global companies eye CIIE opportunities. ecns.cn The annual China International Import Expo, the fifth edition of which will be held in Shanghai in early November, continues to receive interest from companies around the world, with newcomers applauding the robust growth and huge potential of the Chinese market.
(2022-08-01). Xinjiang residents send their stories to UN's human rights chief. ecns.cn People in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region have recently been sending emails to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, sharing their personal stories and expressing their anger at learning about how the region is being portrayed by anti-China forces.
(2022-08-01). Ambassador Zheng Zeguang: Decoupling with China will be disastrous for UK businesses. ecns.cn Ambassador Zheng Zeguang (@AmbZhengZeguang) pointed out in a Tweet that anti-China rhetoric by UK politicians is creating uncertainties &unease in UK business community, thus heaping more pressure upon rocketing cost of living here.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic, Mercy collaborate to globally transform patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Innovative data science will enable patients to receive personalized, predictive and proactive medicine ROCHESTER, Minn., and ST. LOUIS — A 10-year collaboration agreement between Mayo Clinic and Mercy — a first-of-its-kind alliance between two large health care systems — will use the most current data science and years of deidentified patient outcomes to find diseases earlier and start patients on paths to better health more quickly. "This unique collaboration will eliminate the barriers to innovation…
(2022-08-01). Consumer Health: Understanding hepatitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Hepatitis Day will be observed Thursday, July 28, which makes this a good time to learn more about three types of hepatitis. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The five main strains of the hepatitis virus are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in geographic prevalence, modes of transmission, severity of illness and prevention methods. In the U.S., the most common types…
(2022-08-01). A decade of excellence: Mayo Clinic named No. 1 hospital in Arizona for a 10th year on U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Hospitals' rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Arizona hospital ranked among the nation's top 20 hospitals for a sixth year PHOENIX — For a 10th year, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona has been ranked No.1 in Arizona and the Phoenix metro area as part of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings. In addition, for a sixth consecutive year, Mayo Clinic in Arizona was recognized on the "Best Hospitals Honor Roll" which recognizes the top 20 hospitals in the nation….
(2022-08-01). Fishing ban lifted on East China Sea in Zhejiang. ecns.cn More than a thousand fishing boats set sail for fishing after a three-month fishing ban on the East China Sea in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, August 1, 2022.
(2022-08-01). In Celtic Culture, August 1 is a Harvest Feast for the Sun-God, Lugh, and its Traces are All Around Us. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) — We are approaching August 1 which, in Scottish and Irish tradition, is the Feast of Lughnasadh (La Lunasa), also known as Lammas Day. It is one of the four most important festival days in Celtic countries and was originally meant to celebrate Lugh's birth. Lugh (pronounced Lu or …
(2022-08-01). Vicepresidenta electa de Colombia expresa que defenderá la paz. telesurtv.net Márquez soslayó que "el mayor desafío que tenemos es lograr la paz, silenciar los fusiles y atacar las causas que generaron el conflicto armado".
(2022-08-01). Chinese military begins exercises in Yellow Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese military has begun to carry out exercises in the northern Yellow Sea starting Monday, according to the Maritime Safety Administration.
(2022-08-01). China's C919 passenger jet completes all the test flights. ecns.cn China's domestically developed single-aisle C919 passenger jet has undergone all the test flights for obtaining an airworthiness certificate in the country, its manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China said on Monday.
(2022-08-01). Police explain shooting of suspected armed robbers in Jinja. plusnews.ug 
Kiira region police have explained the events leading to the shooting of two suspected armed robbers in the Madhivani cell in the Jinja. The deceased suspected robbers are Jeremiah Mivule and Joseph Mutali. James Mubi, the Kiira Region Police spokesperson, says that the suspects were first sighted at the Mailo-Mbiri roundabout aboard a motorcycle registration …
(2022-08-01). NYC declares monkeypox public health emergency. ecns.cn New York City on Saturday declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak.
(2022-08-01). Lula da Silva protagoniza acto masivo de campaña en Fortaleza. telesurtv.net El expresidente y candidato por el PT remarcó que estas serán las elecciones de la democracia contra el fascismo, de la solidaridad contra la discordia, y del amor contra el odio.
(2022-08-01). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 462 MW para el horario pico de este lunes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) estima para el horario pico de este lunes una disponibilidad de 2 608 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, pronostica una afectación de 462 MW al pico. Para el horario diurno, mientras tanto, el organismo prevé una afectación máxima de 850 MW, según su comunicado habitual.
(2022-08-01). Two rival demonstrations to be held in Iraq today. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The major Shia bloc in the Iraqi parliament Coordination Framework has said that it will hold demonstrations in different provinces in Iraq to show support for legal Iraqi government institutions.
(2022-08-01). 7 killed, dozens injured in fuel tanker blast in Libya. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources reported that 7 people were killed and 43 others were injured due to the explosion of a fuel tanker in Libya.
(2022-08-01). COVID-19 variant BA.5 is dominant strain; BA.2.75 is being monitored. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continue to rise, with omicron BA.5 causing an estimated 82% of cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It may be the most dominant strain, but it's not the only one public health officials are monitoring. Omicron is a variant of COVID-19. BA.5 and BA.2.75 refer to as subvariants or strains of omicron. Variant basically means a mutation that occurs in the virus over time. "BA.5 is a strain…
(2022-08-01). Guangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture opens to public. ecns.cn Covering a total construction area of 94,300 square meters, the Guangzhou branch is located by the Liuxi River, with a total designed storage of 25 million books (pieces).
(2022-08-01). Rocket debris reenters atmosphere. ecns.cn Debris from the recently launched Chinese Long March 5B carrier rocket fell back to Earth early on Sunday morning, with most of the remnants burning up during the reentry process, the China Manned Space Agency said.
(2022-08-01). China's foreign trade to see double-digit growth in H2. ecns.cn China's foreign trade will likely record double-digit growth in the second half of the year, thanks to the nation's strong economic resilience and faster recovery pace, according to a former vice-minister of commerce.
(2022-08-01). Los cinco descubrimientos más impactantes en Marte. telesurtv.net A pesar de los adelantos de la ciencia, Marte, el cuarto planeta del sistema , sigue lleno de secretos que llama la atención de los científicos.
(2022-08-01). With support of ILWU bureaucracy, Oakland city and port officials sue truckers to stop protests against AB5 law. wsws.org The suit reflects serious fears that continued protests could spread and shut down work at the docks, upending plans by the Biden administration, the port operators and the union to keep operations going.
(2022-08-01). Cuba marcha al frente de América Latina y el Caribe en la 44 Olimpiada de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Los conjuntos varonil y femenino de Cuba mantienen un buen paso desde el inicio de la 44 Olimpiada de Ajedrez por equipos y este domingo entablaron duelos ante dos fuertes rivales: Ucrania y Australia. La cita tendrá este lunes su cuarta ronda en la localidad india de Mahabalipuram, donde existen varios sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
(2022-08-01). Diez lecciones que deja El Principito. telesurtv.net Antoine de Saint-Exupéry legó a la humanidad una de las obras literarias más sublimes escritas hasta ahora, convocando a quienes la leen a hacer de la vida algo más que un sueño real.
(2022-08-01). Michigan approves plan to impose millions in fees on victims of dam failures. wsws.org Over two years after three dam failures in Central Michigan, those responsible walk free while thousands of residents remain scarred by the damage.
(2022-08-01). Rank & File Threaten UAW Bureaucracy's Agenda At 2022 Convention: Report By Frank Hammer. indybay.org The rank and file at the 2022 UAW Constitutional Convention were able to challenge the UAW Administration Caucus which has been enveloped in a massive corruption scandal. They were able to push for $ 0 a week with a successful vote on the third day of the convention and the next day the bureaucracy overturned it. There will also be elections in October with 4 candidates.
(2022-08-01). Dates set for 2022 CIFTIS in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services will be held in Beijing from Aug 31 to Sept 5, Beijing Daily reported on Monday.
(2022-08-01). Vardy 0  ; 1 Rooney: Wagatha Christie solved at last. ukhumanrightsblog.com The judgment in Vardy v Rooney [2022] EWHC 2017 can be found HERE. The case was a game of two other halves — Coleen Rooney, wife of Wayne, and Rebekah Vardy, wife of Jamie. Steyn J's judgment left Rooney and her legal team punching the air and dousing themselves in champagne whilst Vardy cradled herself …
(2022-08-01). Season of Sadism: With right wing Republicans running on the New Misogyny, can Dems Riposte Effectively? juancole.com 
By Nina Burleigh |  ; ( Tomdispatch.com)  ; Ever since the early morning hours of November 9, 2016, standing in a ballroom with red-hatted Trump election celebrants in the New York Hilton, I've been waiting for this moment. This eruption of misogyny, unlike any since perhaps the witch trials and the burnings of midwives at …
(2022-08-01). The Michigan Medicine nurses contract fight and the right to strike. wsws.org The laws in Michigan declaring strikes by public employees illegal raise fundamental political issues in the struggle of nurses at Michigan Medicine, who have been working without a contract since June 30.
(2022-08-01). Wednesday 7/27: Bernal Litterati [sic]: SF's longest-running prize-giving poetry gig. indybay.org outdoor amphitheater outside Bernal Branch library | 0 Cortland Avenue…
(2022-08-01). Support Will Lehman for UAW president! wsws.org The official nomination of a candidate running for UAW president on an explicitly socialist program is an historic milestone and an expression of the immense potential for the building of a mass revolutionary movement in the American working class.
(2022-08-01). Sunday 8/21: Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #136. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Ice cream brain freeze, it's a real thing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Have you ever enjoyed a sip of an ice-cold milkshake or taken a bite of an ice cream cone only to get an instant blast of pain or headache that lasts a few seconds? You're not alone. Dr. Amaal Starling, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, says the condition is called a "cold-stimulus headache." Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/2NrtjewPTHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 56) is in…
(2022-08-01). Saudi-led coalition violates ceasefire in Yemen 160 times. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources on Monday morning reported that the Saudi-led coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen 160 times in the past 24 hours.
(2022-08-01). Wednesday 8/10: Protest the FBI: A Government Against the People. indybay.org 4 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When your teenager needs to see a gynecologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 13, and her pediatrician recently reminded us that she should get the HPV vaccine because it can prevent cervical cancer. That got me thinking about gynecologic health for my daughter. She began her menstrual cycle at age 12, but I'm unsure if there are conditions and issues that I should talk to my daughter about or when to have her visit a gynecologist. ANSWER: Taking time to discuss gynecologic issues with…
(2022-08-01). More than 90% exhibitors plan return to CICPE. ecns.cn Over 90 percent of the exhibitors have expressed their intentions to attend the third CICPE next year, according to the organizer, Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday.
(2022-08-01). Pronostican escasas lluvias para agosto. cubadebate.cu Para el mes de agosto las precipitaciones serán escasas en Cuba, estimaron especialistas del Centro de Vigilancia del Clima, del Instituto de Meteorología. Según los investigadores, el hecho obedece a que se mantiene la notable influencia del Anticiclón del Atlántico Norte, lo que condiciona que las lluvias sean relativamente pocas, debido al incremento de los vientos alisios.
(2022-08-01). Iran-Lebanon relations expected to get stronger. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — With the new Iranian ambassador to Lebanon arriving in Beirut, relations between Iran and Lebanon seem to be on the verge of entering a new stage in which the two countries would further develop their ties.
(2022-08-01). Workers & Delegates Speak Out At 2022 CA Labor Federation Convention. indybay.org Workers and delegates spoke out at the 2022 biennial convention of the California AFL-CIO…
(2022-08-01). øEn qué proyectos está enfrascado el Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba? cubadebate.cu Un equipo de estimulación neuroterápica para epilépticos, una versión actualizada de un electrodiómetro, un monitor del nervio facial y los estudios para obtener el primer implante coclear cubano son algunas de las tareas que desarrolla el Centro de Neurociencias de Cuba (Cneuro), en aras de mejorar la calidad de vida de pacientes con determinados padecimientos.
(2022-08-01). Irán descarta producir armamento nuclear aunque puede hacerlo. telesurtv.net Teherán asegura que tiene capacidades técnicas para hacerlo, pero no es parte de sus planes como le ha dicho a la OIEA.
(2022-08-01). WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The World Health Organization's Emergency Committee has declared the monkeypox outbreak to be a global health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been over 16,000 cases globally, including in 68 countries where the virus isn't typically seen. Of those cases, more than 2,800 were in the U.S. Dr. Richard Kennedy, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains what the declaration means. "The monkeypox outbreak has spread far beyond…
(2022-08-01). Iran's intelligence forces detain Israeli-linked Baha'i group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence said in a statement on Monday that its forces arrested members of the Baha'i group linked with the Israeli regime.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat and how it affects medication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important and so is ensuring your medications aren't exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says medications can become degraded during temperature changes. He says some medications also can cause heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7hM14G0Z__Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Temperature can impact…
(2022-08-01). Crisis política en Irak se intensifica tras toma del parlamento. telesurtv.net Los partidarios del líder chiíta Muqtada al-Sadr levantan tiendas de campaña en el parlamento y se preparan para una larga sentada.
(2022-08-01). Archbishop Kaziimba asks Christians to persevere amidst rising food, fuel prices. plusnews.ug 
The Church of Uganda Archbishop, His Grace Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has asked Christians to preserve and have faith in God amidst the high cost of basic items such as fuel and food prices. He was preaching to the congregation during his pastoral visit to St. Mark's Church- Entebbe Archdeaconry on Sunday. The Archbishop …
(2022-08-01). Jorge Glas denuncia discriminación del Gobierno ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El exvicepresidente del Ecuador, Jorge Glas, detenido en la cárcel 4 de Quito, escribió una misiva al director del centro penitenciario Oscar Gabela.
(2022-08-01). PLA aims to become modernized, world-class military. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army will strive to become a modernized, world-class military that can meet China's security needs and developmental interests, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe said on Sunday.
(2022-08-01). Esta tarde, Mesa Redonda "Comenzando la semana" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La contienda electoral en Brasil y la situación de Oriente Medio serán los temas principales de la Mesa Redonda de este lunes, la cual contará además con su sección La Esquina con Reinaldo Taladrid.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Platform Conference 2022. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Government, academic and industry leaders from around the world will come to Rochester, Minnesota, July 26—27 for the Mayo Clinic Platform Conference. The invitation-only event will bring together 175 industry experts, policymakers, investors, startups, and CEOs from Mayo Clinic Care Network hospitals to discuss new technologies and solutions. During the event, these top leaders in health technology and medicine will discuss new opportunities, new ideas and breakthrough solutions that will shape the future of care….
(2022-08-01). Tàºrkiye confirma salida de buque con cereales desde Ucrania. telesurtv.net Es parte del acuerdo alcanzado entre Ucrania, Rusia, Türkiye y la ONU para facilitar la exportación de granos.
(2022-08-01). VIDEO: Streets in Oman blanketed with black for Muharram. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — With the beginning of mourning month of Muharram, some roads and streets in Oman are covered in black to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions who were martyred in Karbala.
(2022-08-01). Consumer Health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lung Cancer Day will be observed Monday, Aug. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about lung cancer screening and who needs it. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Although the disease can occur in people who have never smoked, people who smoke or have smoked have…
(2022-08-01). China to assume month-long UNSC presidency. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — China is set to assume a month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in August.
(2022-08-01). Bolsonaro, cada vez más presionado e incontrolable. cubadebate.cu Crece la desesperación del ultraderechista, se acentúa su desequilibrio, y cuánto más claro se hace el panorama de su posible derrota ya en una primera vuelta más aparecen intentos de preservarlo de la Justicia cuando sea expelido del sillón presidencial.
(2022-08-01). Iran monitoring Iraq's developments closely. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Stating that Iran monitors Iraq's developments closely, and with concern, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani stressed that Iraq's stability and security are important to the region.
(2022-08-01). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, August 01.
(2022-08-01). Seven hospitalized in shooting in US State of Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — At least seven shooting victims were hospitalized on Sunday after a melee in downtown Orlando, Florida.
(2022-08-01). Alupo cautions RDCs on corruption, implementation of gov't programs. plusnews.ug 
The Vice President Jessica Alupo has called upon Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) to embrace and monitor the Parish Development Model (PDM) aimed at delivering social economic transformation to all communities in Uganda. "The Parish Development Model is the country's game changer because it focuses on family enterprises for poverty eradication …
(2022-08-01). OPA CA appreciates Newsom's leadership directing CARB to ensure state meets climate goals. indybay.org Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) California Chapter, an organization with over 440 Californian elected officials, thanks Governor Gavin Newsom for his letter to California Air Resources Board (CARB) telling them to do more for the climate crisis. His bold direction in the letter instructing CARB to ensure their plan will meet the state's climate goals gives EOPA CA hope that the Governor is serious about solving the climate crisis.
(2022-08-01). SA New Frame's demise shines a light on China-aligned unions, parties and disinformation. indybay.org The closure of South Africa journal New Frame has exposed a web of connections between US multi-millionaire Roy Singham, NUMSA and the Chinese government as well as other publications supporting China.
(2022-08-01). Friday 7/29: De-Fence Phest. indybay.org People's Park Berkeley…
(2022-08-01). 'Second uncle coin collapse' sparks public concern. ecns.cn The so-called "Second uncle coin collapse" is sparking heated debate on social media platform Sina Weibo.
(2022-08-01). Home-made C919 jet completes all test flights before getting airworthiness certificate from CAAC. ecns.cn The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) said on Monday that the domestically-produced C919 jet has completed all test flights needed to obtain an airworthiness certificate from the CAAC, a milestone before entering commercial operations.
(2022-08-01). Several killed in drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that several people were killed in a drone attack on a vehicle in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
(2022-08-01). Saturday 7/30: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org
(2022-08-01). Iran capable of building atomic bomb but not on agenda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that Iran has the technical ability to build an atomic bomb, but such a program is not on the agenda.
(2022-08-01). Xi stresses united front's importance. ecns.cn As an important way to unite Chinese people at home and overseas in order to achieve national rejuvenation, the united front must be maintained on a long-term basis, said Xi, who is also China's president and chairman of the Central Military Commission.
(2022-08-01). Venezuela's clothing industry is struggling to survive. america.cgtn.com Venezuela's clothing industry is struggling to survive, decimated by years of economic decline and policies which have favored imported products. The Chamber of the Clothing Industry says the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the situation and the industry is working at limited capacity. But some companies are now changing their products to survive or turning …
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Combatting drug shortages. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Drug shortages continue to be a major health care issue in the U.S., with more than 200 ongoing and active shortages per year since 2018. "Drug shortages are not new to health care," explains Dr. Mary Gilmer, director of pharmaceutical supply and procurement for Mayo locations across the Midwest. "But, really, over the last two years with the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortages have really exposed the vulnerability of our global drug supply chain. And these…
(2022-08-01). Northeast China railway network completes terminal construction. ecns.cn Dongfanghong Railway Station, the terminal of northeast China's railway network, officially completed construction Sunday.
(2022-08-01). 1st European woman walks in space. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — For the first time, a European female astronaut made a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).
(2022-08-01). Amazon denies sick leave to pregnant worker hospitalized with COVID-19. wsws.org The International Amazon Workers Voice was recently contacted by a pregnant Amazon worker from Baltimore, Maryland, who described the corporation's drive to maintain profits at the expense of the health of workers.
(2022-08-01). Economía de EEUU entra en recesión al acumular dos trimestres seguidos en baja. cubadebate.cu La economía de Estados Unidos registró una caída del 0,9 por ciento del PIB en el segundo trimestre. Una cifra que se suma a la contracción del 1,6% en los primeros tres meses del año. De esta manera, técnicamente entró en recesión al acumular dos trimestres seguidos en baja, y el panorama podría plantearse más desalentador.
(2022-08-01). The lure of unreason and The crisis profiteers. indybay.org The essence of transhumanism is pathological. This ideology is carried by psychopaths and narcissists. Such people love only themselves, their infallibility and uniqueness. And this is reflected in their visions and goals, which they approach without any scruples. The others are only mass. Mass is despised by "the unique".
(2022-08-01). VIDEO: Benin FM cleans shoulder after being touched by Macron. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The footage of Benin's Foreign Minister using his hand to dust off his shoulder after being touched by French President Emmanuel Macron has gone viral on social media in recent days.
(2022-08-01). Staffing shortages force airlines to cut services. america.cgtn.com With the summer travel season in full-swing, many passengers are running into flight delays or cancellations as staffing issues plague airports around the world. In the U.S., the staff shortage includes pilots, which is forcing airlines to cut services to smaller cities.
(2022-08-01). Powerhouse Museum 'rejuvenation' threatens to destroy its historic character. greenleft.org.au The campaign to save the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo continues after the NSW Coalition government announced it would close the museum to the public for "rejuvenation". Jim McIlroy reports.
(2022-08-01). Wild Asian elephants monitored in Yunnan. ecns.cn A herd of wild Asian elephants and a calf wander in the village of Mankelao, Puer, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 31, 2022. Monitors have closely managed to follow the wild Asian elephants in Yunnan.
(2022-08-01). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 1 de agosto de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-08-01). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 1.
(2022-08-01). Hangzhou branch of China's national archives available for reservation. ecns.cn The Hangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture in Hangzhou, the capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, is available for reservation from Monday.
(2022-08-01). Nayrobis Oviedo: Médica del alma. cubadebate.cu Nayrobis Oviedo es especialista principal de la oficina de los trabajadores sociales de Acosta, en el capitalino municipio Diez de Octubre. Aunque lleva 21 años ejerciendo su labor, no deja de implicarse emocionalmente con cada historia que toca su puerta. A veces encuentra soluciones, otras, solo puede ofrecer compañía y buenos consejos. Pero siempre trata de hacerles la vida un poco más llevadera a quienes se acercan en busca de ayuda.
(2022-08-01). Iran's Hijab Law Exposes Divisions In The Islamic Republic. juancole.com Mehrdad Mirdamadi | RFE/RL Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter. I'm Mehrdad Mirdamadi, a senior editor and journalist at RFE/RL's Radio Farda. Here's what I've been following and what I'm watching out for in the days ahead. The Big Issue …
(2022-08-01). El tiempo: Calor y algunas lluvias en el occidente. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte de gran parte del archipiélago, con poca nubosidad en el resto. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la región occidental con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán aislados en el resto del archipiélago.
(2022-08-01). Reportan dos mineros atrapados en Maimón, República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los dos mineros, uno de nacionalidad colombiana, y otro dominicano, se encontraban haciendo labores a unos 95 metros del área del derrumbe cuando quedaron atrapados.
(2022-08-01). Rusia presenta su nueva doctrina naval en el Día de la Armada. telesurtv.net El presidente Vladímir Putin firmó un decreto "Sobre la aprobación de la Doctrina Marítima de la Federación Rusa".
(2022-08-01). 2022 CA Fed Meeting, Internationalism, Fascism & A Workers Party With LA Roofers Local 36. indybay.org Cliff Smith, the business manager of Roofers Local 36 in Los Angeles was a delegate to the 2022 California AFL-CIO convention and raised issues about fascism and internationalism at the convention. The leadership opposed a resolution calling for the prosecution of people who participated in the insurrection and attempted coup on January 6, 2020. He also discussed the issue of the formation of a workers party.
(2022-08-01). Matemática en acción con números cortés, y un desmenuce de apotegma. cubadebate.cu Comenzamos agosto con un tipo de número muy especial llamado número cortés, en el que tendremos problemas con dificultades diversas, caramelos y chícharos. Y para balancear el sudor de las neuronas un desmenuce de un apotegma martiano. °Manos y mente a la obra!
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic hospitals earn star ratings for hospital quality, patient experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic hospitals across the organization received Overall Hospital Quality star ratings and received the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The ratings provide patients with information about several dimensions of quality. Eleven hospitals across Mayo Clinic received star ratings from CMS for Overall Hospital Quality. Six of the 11 hospitals earned five stars — the best score possible. The national average…
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic researchers pinpoint genetic variations that might sway course of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered key human genomic signatures that could help explain why COVID-19 is severe in some people and mild in others. After analyzing volumes of diverse worldwide DNA sequence data, the scientists identified mutations in two human proteins that might sway the course of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus responsible for COVID-19. Their study reveals that variants in the genes for ACE2 and TMPRESS2 can…
(2022-08-01). Beautiful scenery of Yuanbao mountain National Nature Reserve in Guangxi. ecns.cn Covering a total area of 4220.7 hectares, The Yuanbao mountain National Nature Reserve is characterized by Abies trees, which is a critically endangered species in the world and endemic to the Yuanbao mountain in Guangxi.
(2022-08-01). Cumbre de los Pueblos Originarios reclama la paz para Colombia. telesurtv.net Comunidades indígenas se sumarán a los cambios anunciados por el Gobierno del Pacto Histórico a partir del respeto a sus derechos.
(2022-08-01). This week in history: August 1—7. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2022-08-01). China leads batteries and minerals pack. ecns.cn China has not only been developing rapidly in the electric vehicle sector but is also leading in clean energy-related mineral supply chains, industry insiders in Washington say.
(2022-08-01). Aerolínea venezolana inicia vuelos semanales Caracas-Teherán. telesurtv.net Estos viajes comerciales son resultado de los acuerdos entre los presidentes de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y de Irán, Ebrahim Raisi.
(2022-08-01). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 hospital in nation by U.S. News & World Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the nation for the seventh consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's 2022—2023 "Best Hospitals" rankings. U.S. News & World Report first published state rankings in 2012, with Mayo Clinic in Rochester ranked No. 1 in Minnesota since the beginning. This year marks a decade that Mayo Clinic in Arizona has ranked No. 1 in the state, while Mayo Clinic in…
(2022-08-01). China to lead in computing power rank. ecns.cn China's computing power is expected to exceed that of the United States in one or two years, which will give the nation an edge to build up its digital economy and inject new vitality into the high-quality development of China's sprawling industries.
(2022-08-01). Thursday 7/28: CARB Scoping Plan Meeting and Climate Justice Rally! indybay.org 900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94607-4808, United States…
(2022-08-01). Xi stresses solidarity of Chinese at home and abroad for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended and delivered an important speech.
(2022-08-01). Monday 8/1: Promoting socio-economic reciprocity throughout fall election campaigns. indybay.org ZOOM: | zoom.us/j/92884047862?pwd=RTFBcVRYNHFoQWN1cmY1aG5vcllLZz09…
(2022-08-01). Imperial welcomes its new President‚ÄØ‚ÄØ‚ÄØ. imperial.ac.uk Professor Hugh Brady has spoken of his admiration for Imperial's "spirit of community, collaboration, and innovation" as he takes up his role.
(2022-08-01). Voices From Uvalde, Mooney Cult Murder Connection To JPN Abe's Murder & Rev Poets Brigade. indybay.org WorkWeek covers Voices From Uvalde , The Mooney Cult Murder Connection To Japan PM Abe & Poetry From The Revolutionary Poets Brigade…
(2022-08-01). Reportan terremoto de magnitud 6.0 en Nepal. telesurtv.net El sismo se convierte en el tercero registrado en el mes de julio y el de mayor magnitud ocurrido desde julio de 2020.
(2022-08-01). VIDEO: Big fire breaks out in Iraqi capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Monday reported that a massive fire in the city of Baghdad.
(2022-07-31). A CIA Whistleblower Reflects on the Persecution of Julian Assange. commondreams.org This affront to accountability, press freedom, and freedom of speech is on stage for the entire world to see, yet I wonder who is paying attention.
(2022-07-31). Nancy Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, Doesn't Mention Taiwan. news.antiwar.com House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has left for Asia and In a press release, Pelosi's office said the delegation would stop in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. The delegation includes Pelosi and Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Mark Takano (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Andy Kim (D-NJ). | Pelosi declined to comment on a possible trip to Taiwan after The Financial Times reported t…
(2022-07-31). China's PLA Holds Military Drills Across Taiwan Strait. telesurenglish.net The military exercises are taking place ahead of the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Liberation Army in China, as well as an upcoming visit of Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. House Speaker, to Taiwan. | China conducts military exercises amid tensions with US: Beijing held live-fire drills near the Taiwan Strait just as US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi began her controversial Asia trip.
(2022-07-31). Pelosi parte de EEUU a gira por Asia sin mencionar parada en Taiwán. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi, inició una gira por cuatro países de Asia sin mencionar a Taiwán en el itinerario oficial. La líder parlamentaria encabeza una delegación del Congreso norteamericano comenzó un periplo por Singapur, Malasia, Corea del Sur y Japón.
(2022-07-31). Pelosi reportedly abandons her plan to visit Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — After Beijing's top officials intensified their warnings to Washington about Taiwan, it seems that the Speaker of the US House of Representatives has abandoned her plans to visit the island.
(2022-07-31). "These are animals, not people": Zelensky frees convicted child rapists, torturers to reinforce depleted military. thegrayzone.com Once condemned by Ukrainian officials and imprisoned for sadistic torture and the rape of minors, leaders of the notorious Tornado Battalion are free under Volodymyr Zelensky's orders. After banning virtually his entire political opposition, publishing a blacklist of foreign journalists and academics accused of advancing "Russian propaganda," and ramming through a law exempting 70% of Ukrainians from workplace protections, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy has freed from prison fascist militants convicted of some of the most heinous crimes the country has …
(2022-07-31). Russia to defend its maritime interests "resolutely" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Russia's naval fleet will start receiving the newest Zircon hypersonic anti-ship cruise missiles "in the coming months," President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.
(2022-07-31). Terrorist Attacks Against Civilians: Kiev's Forces Mined Streets In Donetsk. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size | The Kiev regime continues terrorist attacks against civilians in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are shelling residential areas in the city of Donetsk and on its outskirts with anti-personnel mines. | On the morning of July 31, projectiles with scatterable anti-personnel land mines Lepestok (also known as Green Parrot or Butterfly Mines, PFM-1) hit the village of Skochinsky mine and the Kirovsky district of Donetsk. | On July 31, the AFU mined the very cent…
(2022-07-31). Zelensky Orders Evacuation From Donetsk Over Russian Advance. telesurenglish.net Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky on Saturday in his daily address called on all remaining residents and servicemen in the region of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic to urgently evacuate the area. | RELATED: | U "A government decision was made on the mandatory evacuati…
(2022-07-31). Zelensky Urges Evacuation of Ukraine's Frontline Donetsk. themoscowtimes.com Ukrainian estimates put the number of civilians still living in the unoccupied area of Donetsk at between 200,000 and 220,000.
(2022-07-31). Zelensky calls for mass evacuation of Donetsk region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the mass evacuation of the Donetsk region in a video on Facebook.
(2022-07-31). The Myth of the HIMARS 'Game Changer': American-Supplied Rocket System Won't Bring Victory to Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter The rocket system is a deadly tool — but it's not the tonic Ukraine and its supporters claim it to be. As former US President Donald Trump proved before he was banned by the platform, there's always a tweet. "HIMARS have arrived to Ukraine. Thank you to my US colleague and friend @SecDef…
(2022-07-31). Military Situation In The Black Sea REgion On July 31, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Russian military declared that Russian forces created and are ensuring the security of two maritime humanitarian corridors for the safe movement of ships in the Black and Azov Seas; | On July 28, the Ukrainian hydrographic vessel Shlyakhovik blew up on Ukrainian mine in the Bystroe estuary; | On July 31, a home-made UAV struck the Headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the city of Sevastopol. Five people were injured; | On July 28, large fire was reported in th…
(2022-07-31). Military Situation In Ukraine On July 31, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 72nd Mechanized Brigade near Kodema with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 95th Airborne Assault Brigade near Maiorsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Potemkino with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU in Nikolaev city with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Zaitsevo city with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defense sy…
(2022-07-31). Military Situation In Ukraine, Slavyansk-Kramatorsk Region, On July 31, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Grygorivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Soledar; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Vesela Dolyna; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Berestove; | The General Staff of the AFU confirmed partial retreat from the village of Semigorye.; | Additional forces of the AFU 72nd brigade were deployed in the areas of Kurdy…
(2022-07-31). What Are The CIA And Special Ops Doing In Ukraine? scheerpost.com By Katie Halper /
(2022-07-31). Lessons From Vietnam for Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Rick Sterling  ; Jul 27, 2022 | In April 1965, U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) explained why he was escalating US involvement in Vietnam. With an Orwellian touch, LBJ titled the speech
(2022-07-31). NATO Threat, Strategic Interests, Great Sea Power Status: Key Details on Russia's New Naval Doctrine. libya360.wordpress.com Ilya Tsukanov Post-Soviet Russia's first naval doctrine was established in 2001 by presidential decree, with a major update approved in 2015 amid rising tensions with NATO, the Ukraine crisis, and Moscow's growing strategic partnership with China. The new doctrine supersedes the 2015 document and adds a number of important new provisions. President Vladimir Putin signed…
(2022-07-31). South Ukraine City Pounded as Russia Says Drone Attacks Crimea Navy HQ. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine's navy accused Russia of staging the attacks as a pretext to cancel the festivities.
(2022-07-31). Ukraine's GDP to drop 33.4 pct in 2022: central bank. ecns.cn Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) will drop by 33.4 percent this year amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the National Bank of Ukraine said on Friday.
(2022-07-31). (W.E. Talk) Shing-Tung Yau: Why are many Chinese students good at solving mathematical problems but not becoming great mathematicians. ecns.cn Recently, the Fields Medal which is known as the Nobel Prize in mathematics issued every four years was announced. Four "Generation Y", young mathematicians from France, America, Britain and Ukraine won the prizes. There into, June Huh has an especially legendary experience, who is a Korean-American mathematician had a bad math performance and even was repelled by math in his early years, finally becomes another Asian who won the medal after Shing-Tung Yau, Terence Chi-Shen Tao and Bao Chau Ngo.
(2022-07-31). US, Oman FMs discuss JCPOA, Ukraine war, Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Foreign Ministry of Oman announced on Saturday that Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamood Al Busaidi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss JCPOA, Ukraine war and ceasefire in Yemen.
(2022-07-31). Cuba cierra con oro en Campeonato Panamericano de Levantamiento de Pesas. cubadebate.cu Cuba ganó su única medalla de oro en el Campeonato Panamericano de Levantamiento de Pesas el último día del torneo en Colombia, donde el holguinero Juan Columbié dominó en el arranque de la división de 109 kilogramos (kg) de peso corporal. En la capital Bogotá, Columbié logró en el ejercicio de arranque actuación perfecta ante 160, 165 y 168 kg.
(2022-07-31). Evo Morales Calls For A Global Campaign To Eliminate NATO. popularresistance.org In an interview with British journalist Matt Kennard at his home in El Trópico, a small town four hours from Cochabamba in the heart of the Amazon rain forest, former Bolivian president Evo Morales (2006-2019) called for an international campaign to eliminate NATO [the North Atlantic Treaty Organization]. | According to Morales, this campaign should explain to people worldwide that "NATO is—ultimately—the United States. It is not a guarantee for humanity or for life. I do not accept—in fact, I condemn—how they can exclude Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. When the U.S. has intervene…
(2022-07-31). Court Rejects Google's Attempt to Dismiss Rumble's Antitrust Lawsuit, Ensuring Vast Discovery. popularresistance.org A federal district court in California on Friday denied Google's motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the Silicon Valley giant is violating federal antitrust laws by preventing fair competition against its YouTube video platform. The lawsuit against Google, which has owned YouTube since its 2006 purchase for $1.65 billion, was brought in early 2021 by Rumble, the free speech competitor to YouTube. Its central claim is that Google's abuse of its monopolistic stranglehold on search engines to destroy all competitors to its various other platforms is illegal under the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which makes…
(2022-07-31). Court Rejects Google's Attempt to Dismiss Rumble's Antitrust Lawsuit. popularresistance.org California – A federal district court in California on Friday denied Google's motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the Silicon Valley giant is violating federal antitrust laws by preventing fair competition against its YouTube video platform. The lawsuit against Google, which has owned YouTube since its 2006 purchase for $1.65 billion, was brought in early 2021 by Rumble, the free speech competitor to YouTube. Its central claim is that Google's abuse of its monopolistic stranglehold on search engines to destroy all competitors to its various other platforms is illegal under the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890,…
(2022-07-31). Rebuilding collective intelligence. popularresistance.org Economists, think tanks and journalists have spent billions of words trying to convince everyone that economic growth comes primarily from technological 'disruption' and investment by individuals in their own education and training, rather than from exploitation, imperialism and financial speculation. | This belief, a key tenet of neoliberalism, continues to shape education policy in England. The Tories hope that by turning education into a market, young people will begin to think of themselves as education consumers, making savvy choices about what degrees will get them the best paid jobs in the future. Meanwhil…
(2022-07-31). Can Biden's New US $600B PGII Initiative "Replace" China's Role in Africa? scheerpost.com 
Biden announces infrastructure plans at the G7 summit on June 26, local time. Photo credit: NBC | By M«é Hà nzhਠ/ At the G7 summit on June 26, U.S. President Joe Biden drew an ambitious infrastructure "pie"  ; the Global Partnership for Infrastructure (PGII). "(PGII), the goal is to provide $600 billion in infrastructure funding for developing countries by 2027, of which the U.S. itself will bear $200 billion, and the EU's "Global Gateway" program will raise 300 billion euros. | Although Biden did not explici…
(2022-07-31). Commission's Report Shows Medicare for All Is Logical Next Step for California. commondreams.org A universal healthcare system utilizing a single-payer model in the state will save California families and businesses over $100 billion per year. The door to quality, universal, and affordable care is open and so now we must walk through.
(2022-07-31). Caracas Protests 'Astonishing' Ruling In Favor Of US-backed Guaidó. popularresistance.org Venezuelan authorities have blasted the latest court ruling in the struggle for control over 31 tonnes of gold stored in the Bank of England (BoE). | On Friday, the High Court of England and Wales decided in favor of opposition politician Juan Guaidó and dismissed a new effort by the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV) to regain control over the reserves worth an estimated US $1.7 billion. | Caracas had brought to court the Venezuelan Supreme Court decrees stating that the parallel BCV board appointed by the US-backed opposition was illegal. However, judge Sara Cockerill decreed that the British Court could not recogni…
(2022-07-31). Iran Says It Responded to EU Proposal Aimed at Reviving Nuclear Deal. news.antiwar.com Iran's leading nuclear negotiator said Sunday "We shared our proposed ideas, both on substance & form, to pave the way for a swift conclusion of Vienna negotiations," Ali Bagheri Kani wrote on Twitter. He added that Iran is "ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same." | Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign…
(2022-07-31). Russia's New Naval Doctrine Identifies US as Main Threat. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday The 55-page doctrine says that
(2022-07-31). Rusia invita a la ONU y Cruz Roja para investigar bombardeo en centro de reclusión en el Donbass. telesurtv.net Rusia hace la invitación en aras de que se efectúe una investigación objetiva sobre los hechos.
(2022-07-31). Rusia invita a la ONU y Cruz Roja para investigar bombardeo en el Donbass. telesurtv.net Rusia hace la invitación en aras de que se efectúe una investigación objetiva sobre los hechos.
(2022-07-31). Almost No One Trusts US Media, After Decades Of War Propaganda And Lies. popularresistance.org Very few people in the United States trust the mainstream corporate media. This is confirmed by a July survey from the major polling firm Gallup, which found that just 11% of North Americans trust television news, and a mere 16% have confidence in newspapers. | It's quite easy to understand why. The US media apparatus has repeatedly shown itself over decades to be completely unreliable and highly politicized. | The corporate media's treachery has been especially clear in the demonstrably false stories it disseminated to try to justify the US wars on Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. | This disgraceful…
(2022-07-31). Military Situation In Syria On July 31, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On July 30, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 10 times: 2  ; in Idlib province, 5  ; in Aleppo province, 1  ; in Lattakia province, 2  ; in Hama province; | On July 31, Russian warplanes attacked ISIS hideouts in the Rasafa desert; | On July 31, Russian warplanes attacked ISIS hideouts in the Jabal Bushra area; | On July 30, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar; | On July 30,…
(2022-07-31). Venezuela: Labor Protests and Narco-Politics Are Warning Lights on the Dashboard. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández  ; Jul 30, 2022 | Justified labor protests that are no longer very small, and several cases that show the infiltration of drug trafficking in high political positions: these are two of the warning lights that have recently been lit on the government dashboard. Or, at least, that's how it looks from a safe distance. | Are these symptoms to worry about? Undoubtedly, as much as there are signs of national recovery and as terrible as the situation of the opposition is, it would be a serious mistake to believe that everything is going from strength to strength and on full sail, that the mate…
(2022-07-31). Trudeau Moves Forward with Fertilizer Reduction Climate Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2022-07-31). Colombia: Vice President To Defend Peace and Social Justice. telesurenglish.net The vice-president-elect of Colombia, Francia Márquez, expressed this Saturday in Argentina that her country will experience a change towards a new national project in which peace, dignity, social, racial and gender justice, and care for the environment will be prioritized. | RELATED: | During an interview with feminist and researcher Verónica Gago at the Kirchner Cultural Center, Gustavo Petro's running mate said that "the great…
(2022-07-31). With Sinema Opposing Tax Hikes for Rich, Progressives Say Carried Interest Provision Must Stay in IRA. commondreams.org "The adjustments to carried interest are going to fall on the richest Americans who have been using a tax loophole to not pay the taxes that everybody else has to pay," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. "These are good moves."
(2022-07-31). "Far Away" wins award at Serbian film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Iranian animation "Far Away" by Behrouz and Shirin Soleimani Nazir and Farnaz Moazen won the grand prize of the International Animated Film Festival "Constantine's gold coin" in Serbia.
(2022-07-31). New York Post's editorial should worry Trump. indybay.org After everything Donald Trump has done from his seemingly open embrace of bigotry to his failed handling of Covid-19 (which polls show most Americans were critical of) to his efforts to thwart democracy it's hard to believe that anything could siphon…….
(2022-07-31). Condemn The FBI Raids In St Louis, MO And St Petersburg, FL! popularresistance.org On the morning of Friday, July 29th, the FBI conducted raids at multiple locations, including the Uhuru House in St. Petersburg, Florida, the private residence of Omali Yeshitela in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as the Uhuru Solidarity Center, also in St. Louis. The FBI employed flashbang grenades and handcuffed Yeshitela and his wife while the house was raided. The FBI says that the raids are connected to the federal indictment of a Russian man, Aleksandr Ionov, alleging that he has been working to spread "Russian propaganda" in the United States. | The Committee to Stop FBI Repression and the National Alliance A…
(2022-07-31). UN Nuclear Review: A Prime Time To Stop The New Arms Race. popularresistance.org In the run-up to August's United Nation's 10th Annual Review of the landmark Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a review undertaken every five years, Secretary of State Antony Blinken's State Department issued a surprising reaffirmation of the U.S. commitment to this treaty and the "ultimate goal of a world without nuclear weapons." | The NPT, designed to "further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament," entered into force in 1970 and was extended indefinitely in 1995. It has now been signed by 191 nations, including the U.S. and Russia. | If only Blinken's verbal support for the NPT was U.S. policy, as o…
(2022-07-31). UAV Struck Headquarters Of Russian Black Sea Fleet In Sevastopol. southfront.org 
On July 31, the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the city of Sevastopol in Crimea came under attack. | A homemade drone dropped a low-power explosive device on the territory of the facility. According to the press service of the fleet, five people were injured, and they have already received all the necessary medical assistance."In Sevastopol, on the territory of the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet, as a result of the operation of a low-power explosive device mounted on a…
(2022-07-31). 6 Wounded in Drone Attack on Russian Fleet — Governor. themoscowtimes.com Day of the Russian Fleet festivities had been "canceled for security reasons" and residents of Sevastopol asked to remain indoors.
(2022-07-31). Russia's Gazprom halts gas supplies to Latvia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Russian gas producer Gazprom said on Saturday it had stopped sending gas to Latvia after violating supply conditions, a move the Baltic country said would have little impact on its gas supplies.
(2022-07-31). France is Rapidly Losing Influence in Africa. journal-neo.org 
France has never taken into account the interests of the African nations, and now, as a result of its aggressive neo-colonial policies, this former imperial power is seeing a rapid decline in its influence not only in its former colonies but across the continent. In fact, France is increasingly being viewed both in these countries …
(2022-07-31). COVID Ignites Long Fight for Health Care in California Prisons. popularresistance.org The COVID pandemic has thrown a harsh light on long-running medical neglect of incarcerated people and exposed the hold that the prison-industrial complex has on California politics. But even as it has done so, it has made openings for activism by and on behalf of the nearly 100,000 people in the state's prisons, among whom people of color are dramatically overrepresented. | California's state prisons are once again in the midst of a COVID-19 crisis. In Winter 2020, cumulative infections among the incarcerated population topped 45,000, and cases reached over 10,000 in a single day. One year later, the highly cont…
(2022-07-31). New Migrant Caravan Heads to the U.S. popularresistance.org On Monday, about 3,700 Central American migrants left the border state of Chiapas for the United States. According to reports from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the caravan is made up of people from countries including Venezuela, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Ecuador, Cuba, Panama, and also from Asia. | Members of this new caravan reported that this mobilization is taking place after two weeks of unsuccessful waiting for a response from authorities of the National Migration Institute (NMI) for the issuance of temporary permits to travel through the territory and thus alleviate some of th…
(2022-07-31). This Victory Is Historic': Massachusetts Trader Joe's Becomes First to Unionize. popularresistance.org Workers at a Massachusetts Trader Joe's on Thursday voted to become the first of the supermarket chain's more than 500 locations to unionize, a historic development that comes amid a nationwide labor organizing wave. | Employees at the Trader Joe's in Hadley, a suburb of Springfield, voted 45-31 to form a union, according to the National Labor Relations Board.
(2022-07-31). A Small Short? The Coming Collapse of the Air Travel Industry. globalresearch.ca
(2022-07-31). Condemn the FBI Raids in St Louis, MO and St Petersburg, FL! (Statement). orinocotribune.com By Committee to Stop FBI Repression and National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression  ; July 30, 2022 | Defend our rights to speak and organize! Stop political repression! | Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Committee to Stop FBI Repression and the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. | On the morning of Friday, July 29th, the FBI conducted raids at multiple locations, including the Uhuru House in St. Petersburg, Florida, the private residence of Omali Yeshitela in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as the Uhuru Solidarity Center, also in St.
(2022-07-31). Milwaukee activists protest for abortion rights outside downtown meeting of Federalist Society. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On July 28, a group of more than 20 people rallied at Dontre Hamilton (Red Arrow) Park in downtown Milwaukee before marching a half mile to the Wisconsin Club, where the Milwaukee chapter of the notorious Federalist Society were hosting its summer cocktail party. The crowd included members of the Democratic Socialists for America, Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and the National Lawyers Guild. Speeches were made just outside the big front windows of the building with some of the Federalists looking on. | "I am not three-fifths of a person," declared Bran…
(2022-07-31). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian Near Jenin. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers abducted a former political prisoner and broke into the Village Council building in Nazlet Zaid village, southwest of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Aziz Kilani, the head of Nazlet Zeid Village Council, said several army jeeps invaded the village and abducted a former political prisoner, Zeid …
(2022-07-31). Soldiers Abduct Five Palestinians In Bethlehem and Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including siblings and a child, from their homes in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, in the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded Beit Fajjar town, south of Bethlehem, searched homes, and abducted three Palestinians, including a child. Media sources said the soldiers abducted Qussai Nael Taqatqa, 19, Issa Luay …
(2022-07-31). Soldiers Shoot And Abduct A Palestinian Worker Near Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian worker before abducting him near the illegal Annexation Wall, west of Zeita town, north of Tulkarem in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers fired live rounds at Palestinian workers near one of the gates of the Annexation Wall, wounding one. They …
(2022-07-31). Roger Waters' 'This Is Not A Drill' Show Is A Revolutionary Concert Experience. thedissenter.org Kevin Gosztola reviews Roger Waters' "This Is Not A Drill" show, which is touring North America from August to October. | It is a revolutionary concert experience. The audience is in the round, which means they surround the stage where Roger and his band performs. | Every song performed in the "This Is Not A Drill" show is packed with urgent messages that appeal to our humanity and plead with us to no longer be so comfortably numb. | Two of the songs performed are featured in the video—"Déjà Vu" [19: 35], which was on Roger's 2017 album "Is This The Life We Really Want?", and "Two Suns In the…
(2022-07-31). President of Guatemala Unharmed After Shots Fired at His Entourage (+Drug Cartels). orinocotribune.com The president of Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, was reportedly unharmed after shots were fired at his entourage this Saturday, July 30, when he was traveling through a village in the northwestern department of Huehuetenango, bordering Mexico. | "Shots fired at the presidential delegation in the village of La Laguna de Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango," reported local radio station Sonora es la Noticia. | "Some people were wounded but President Alejandro Giammattei is unharmed and safe," it added. | However, the Guatemalan military discarded this version of the events. Military spokespersons reported that on the occa…
(2022-07-31). "Fedayin" screening in Iran highlights case of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 30 July, Samidoun Iran screened "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" at the Soura Hall of the Art Gallery in Tehran. The film, made by the Collectif Vacarmes Films in France, highlights the life and struggle of Georges Abdallah, the Lebanese Arab revolutionary and struggler for Palestine imprisoned in France for the past 38 years, …
(2022-07-31). Solidarity with Gaza at the Aubervilliers market in France. samidoun.net 
On Saturday, 30 July, Samidoun Région Parisienne held its monthly stand at the Aubervilliers market. This was an opportunity to launch fundraising for Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza, while paying tribute to Ghassan Kanafani on the th anniversary of his assassination. The residents of Aubervilliers responded enthusiastically to the stand, welcoming Palestinian flags and making generous …
(2022-07-31). Criminal Authorization of Killer Jabs. marktaliano.net
(2022-07-31). Milwaukee Alliance hosts press conference and marches with family of Brieon Green. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI — On Friday, July 29, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression held a press conference with the family of Brieon Green, a 21-year-old African American male who died last month at Milwaukee County Jail hours after his arrest. The Milwaukee Alliance joined Green's family to voice the following demands: | — The public release of all the officers' names who arrested Green and handled his booking | — The release of the body camera footage of all seven officers who interacted with Green during his arrest inside the county jail | — The release of the footage from street camer…
(2022-07-31). Red Theory: What is a commodity? fightbacknews.org Karl Marx begins his critique of political economy in the great work, Capital, with an analysis of commodities. He writes, "The wealth of those societies in which the capitalist mode of production prevails, presents itself as 'an immense accumulation of commodities,' its unit being a single commodity. Our investigation must therefore begin with the analysis of a commodity." So, what is a commodity, and why is it that Marx begins here? | First, we will define what a commodity is, and then we'll break it down. A commodity is something that fulfills some need or want, and that is produced by labor in order to be sol…
(2022-07-31). New Migrant Caravan Heads To The US. popularresistance.org On Monday, about 3,700 Central American migrants left the border state of Chiapas for the United States. According to reports from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the caravan is made up of people from countries including Venezuela, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Paraguay, Ecuador, Cuba, Panama, and also from Asia. | Members of this new caravan reported that this mobilization is taking place after two weeks of unsuccessful waiting for a response from authorities of the National Migration Institute (NMI) for the issuance of temporary permits to travel through the territory and thus alleviate some of th…
(2022-07-31). Right-Wing Extremists Are Making Fiction Come True. tomdispatch.com Ever since the early morning hours of November 9, 2016, standing in a ballroom with red-hatted Trump election celebrants in the New York Hilton, I've been waiting for this moment. This eruption of misogyny, unlike any since perhaps the witch trials and the burnings of midwives at the stake, was only a matter of time. As shocking, as wildly insulting as that pussy-grabber winning the presidency was to American women and girls, it was just the beginning of what appears to be a long season of sadism. Who Let the Dogs Out? The election of Donald Trump signaled a cutting of the chain-link fence behind which something…
(2022-07-31). Venezuela's Special Economic Zones Law: What It Is & What It Is Not. orinocotribune.com The Organic Law on Special Economic Zones (SEZ) was recently published in The new law is part of the economic strategy of the Venezuelan government to support financial, p…
(2022-07-31). Jorge Glas Denounces Discrimination by Ecuadorian Government. telesurenglish.net The former vice president of Ecuador, Jorge Glas, detained in prison 4 in Quito, wrote a letter to the director of the Oscar Gabela penitentiary center, expressing his rejection of the discrimination he suffers from the Ministry of Public Health, which refuses to allow him to be treated in a public or private hospital for emergency examinations. | RELATED: | Glas, who has Covid-19, urgently needs to undergo CT scan…
(2022-07-31). Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Reported in Nepal. telesurenglish.net Nepal's Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center (Nemrc) reported Sunday the occurrence of an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 about 147 kilometers east-southeast of Kathmandu, its capital. | RELATED: | The Nemrc detailed that the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers in the vicinity of the district of Khotang, and traveled from 65 km northwest of Dharan to 26 km west of Bhojpur, local…
(2022-07-31). Venezuela: Caracas Celebrates Progressive Theater Festival. telesurenglish.net The First International Progressive Theater Festival began in Caracas, Venezuela, under the motto: "Let humanity be human", and will present 47 shows with theatrical groups from 15 countries from July 29 to August 7. | RELATED: | The objective of the event is to spread a message of union for all the peoples of the world through the arts, freedom of thought and action for life. | On this occasion there will be a tribute to the…
(2022-07-31). Chinese FM advocates closer SCO community with shared future. ecns.cn The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries should uphold the Shanghai Spirit, work together and help each other to build a closer SCO community with a shared future, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
(2022-07-31). 2nd China Intl Consumer Products Expo concludes in Hainan. ecns.cn The second China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) concluded on Saturday in Haikou, the capital of south China's Hainan province.
(2022-07-31). Al-Sadr supporters storm parliament to prevent formation of Iraqi government. wsws.org The turmoil underscores the worsening political crisis in Washington's puppet state that has become a proxy battle ground for regional and international political conflicts.
(2022-07-31). Indepaz reporta dos nuevas masacres en el norte de Colombia. telesurtv.net Las masacres número 55 y 56 ocurrieron con una diferencia de tres días en departamentos norteños colombianos.
(2022-07-31). Chile prorroga por cuarta vez estado de excepción en zona sur. telesurtv.net
(2022-07-31). Cuadrando la Caja: øExiste en Cuba cultura de contratación? cubadebate.cu øDe qué manera se hacen los contratos? øSon sólo una formalidad? øQué consecuencias trae una mala contratación y cómo impacta en la economía, específicamente desde la agricultura? Sobre estos temas se debatió en el programa Cuadrando la Caja del 24 de julio, que Cubadebate transcribe hoy para sus lectores…
(2022-07-31). Thousands Flee Homes as McKinney Fire Burns 51,000 Acres in Northern California. commondreams.org "Our state is depending on Congress taking bold, urgent action on climate," said Rep. Katie Porter as the fire grew.
(2022-07-31). Más de un centenar de artistas mexicanos llevarán a Frida a Francia. cubadebate.cu Más de un centenar de artistas mexicanos llevarán a la emblemática Frida Kahlo a Francia en 115 obras salidas de su pincel para una exposición en Rue Chapon titulada 2100 Fridas para Frida. La muestra se realizará en homenaje a los 115 años del nacimiento de la más excelsa artista mexicana.
(2022-07-31). Video: Survey on How 300,000 people from 175 countries have fared "without taking a COVID-19 vaccine" marktaliano.net Corona Investigative Committee Session 114: The Inverse Principle By Dr. Katarina Lindley, Dr. Robert Verkerk, and Reiner Fuellmich Global Research, July 29, 2022 Corona Investigative Committee 23 July 2022 To receive Global Research's …
(2022-07-31). Afghan border guards need to know exact boundary lines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Deputy Iranian interior minister Mir-Ahmadi said on Sunday that the Afghanistan border guards need to be "justified" on the shared boundary lines between Iran and Afghanistan to avert further clashes.
(2022-07-31). Xi stresses further strengthening armed forces by training competent personnel. ecns.cn With the 95th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) approaching, the Political Bureau of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held on Thursday afternoon the 41st group study session on further implementing the strategy of strengthening the military by training competent personnel in the new era.
(2022-07-31). Iran's foreign transit increased this year: Govt. spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug 01 (MNA) — Government Spokesman said that Iran's foreign transit surged in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1401 (from March 21 to July 22).
(2022-07-31). Iran to set up Kish-Doha shuttle flights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The deputy director for airport operations at Imam Khomeini International Airport, Hassan Khoshkhoo, has said that Iran has planned to launch Kish-Doha shuttle flights.
(2022-07-31). Sin equidad, no hay socialismo. cubadebate.cu Hay muchas variables a la hora de hablar sobre la pobreza. Es imposible hacer un examen serio sobre este fenómeno sin abordar su carácter multidimensional, que va más allá de lo estrictamente financiero: no se puede medir la pobreza exclusivamente por cuánto dinero se tiene (o no).
(2022-07-31). Thursday 8/4: Juristac EIR Comment Writing Workshop. indybay.org Online event. Free registration: | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7uuUIBwwQnqTaS6SNnryOg…
(2022-07-31). Iran to hold 2nd IEFF on sustainable economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The second International Earth Film Festival is set to take place in Iran with the theme of a sustainable economy in the upcoming October.
(2022-07-31). Khosravi border to reopen for Iran pilgrims to enter Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — This year Khosravi border in Iran's western province of Kermanshah will be reopened for Iranian pilgrims to enter Iraq for Arbaeen ceremonies, the Iranian Interior Minister says.
(2022-07-31). English education meeting kicks off. ecns.cn The 2022 Global English Education China Assembly, a three-day high-level educational event focused on broadening international education cooperation, kicked off on Friday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
(2022-07-31). Celebran aniversario de despenalización de homosexualidad en Ecuador. telesurtv.net A través de pancartas, desfiles, canciones y consignas, los activistas de la comunidad salieron a las calles festejando el hecho catalogado como histórico en el país.
(2022-07-31). Taliban says skirmishes with Iranian border guards ended. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Taliban officials gave an explanation about the skirmishes earlier today between Iranian and Afghan border guards at the shared border.
(2022-07-31). China's non-manufacturing sector further recovers in July. ecns.cn China's non-manufacturing activities continued to recover in July amid government efforts to spur consumption, official data showed Sunday.
(2022-07-31). Cradle of Civilization: Jiaohe Ruins. ecns.cn Jiaohe Ruins sit in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, and cover 37.6 hectares. Dating back to around 2,300 years ago, Jiaohe Ruins is the best-preserved, longest-lasting and largest relics of a clay-built city across the globe. As a fortress atop a steep cliff, the city was built by digging the ground rather than being built up. In 2014, it became part of the Silk Road UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
(2022-07-31). Iran's Revolutionary Guards Retrieved Remains Of Five Of Its Members Who Were Killed In Syria. southfront.org 
On July 31, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had retrieved the remains of five of its members who were killed while fighting in Syria around eight years ago. | In a statement, the IRGC said that the remains were found near the town of Khan Tuman in the southwestern countryside of Aleppo. The remains belonged to General Abdullah Eskandari, General Rahim Kabuli, Mustafa Tash Moussa, Mohammad Amin Karimian and Abbas Asamieh from the Iranian provinces of Mazandaran, Alborz a…
(2022-07-31). US convoy targeted in Iraq's Saladin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — An Iraqi security source on Sunday reported that a US logistics convoy was targeted in the country's Saladin province.
(2022-07-31). People in Beirut's Dahieh mourn for Imam Hussein (PBUH). en.mehrnews.com T EHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — A large number of people from Dahieh neighborhood in Beirut mourned for Imam Hussein (PBUH) at the second night of mourning month of Muharram.
(2022-07-31). Las mejores fotografías de la Vía Láctea de 2022. cubadebate.cu Un año más, de la mano del blog de fotografía y viajes Capture the Atlas, ya están aquí las mejores fotografías de nuestra galaxia: una genial compilación de imágenes que siempre se publica a finales de mayo coincidiendo con el pico de la temporada de la Vía Láctea, y tiene como objetivo inspirar y compartir la belleza de nuestra galaxia.
(2022-07-31). Iran ready to host talks on providing Lebanon with fuel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Director General of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) affairs has said that Iran is prepared to host talks on providing Lebanon with the needed fuel.
(2022-07-31). (W.E. Talk) Why do We Say that the Traditional Chinese Culture Contains the Gene of Human Rights. ecns.cn lthough the term "human rights" appeared in the Western culture first, out of Chinese culture are the natural genes and roots of human rights: "Humanity is most valuable under the sky", "The benevolent love others"… Those traditional humanistic thoughts are the very precious Chinese genes of human rights in the long-standing Chinese culture.
(2022-07-31). We Are Not 'In This Together': The Biden Adminstration's Covid-19 Policy Is Still Killing Vulnerable People. commondreams.org Our government has abandoned its responsibility to protect its citizens by blaming its failures on the very individuals it was elected to protect.
(2022-07-31). Detienen a periodista guatemalteco José Rubén Zamora. telesurtv.net Aún se desconocen las causas de su arresto, aunque aluden su presunta vinculación con delitos de lavado de activos y corrupción.
(2022-07-31). Petro aspira a reanudar proceso de paz con el ELN en Cuba. telesurtv.net El líder de Pacto Histórico enfatizó que será el gobierno cubano el que decida "si quiere mantenerse como anfitrión"
(2022-07-31). El Ejército kosovar planea atacar a la población serbia, declara el presidente. cubadebate.cu Los albanokosovares se reúnen en grupos en la parte sur de la ciudad de Kosovska Mitrovica, suenan sirenas y se oyen disparos en el puente que lleva a la parte norte, habitada por serbios, informan medios locales. El presidente serbio dará un discurso urgente a la nación sobre la situación en Kosovo.
(2022-07-31). Gazprom suspende el suministro de gas a Letonia. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre un día después de que el país báltico anunciara la reanudación de las importaciones de gas ruso a través de una compañía mediadora.
(2022-07-31). El pueblo de Cuba recuerda hoy al Historiador de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Aquel viernes de 2020, el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, manifestó la necesidad de continuar la labor patrimonial que desarrolló Leal, conocido como "el novio de La Habana". Celebremos su maravilloso paso por la vida, demasiado breve para quienes le quisimos por su obra y por sí mismo, acotó.
(2022-07-31). Integrating elderly and medical care services. ecns.cn China will further advance the integration of elderly and medical care services as part of efforts to actively cope with an aging society and increase satisfaction of its growing elderly population, a guideline introduced this month says.
(2022-07-31). Más de 220.000 hectáreas consumidas en España por incendios forestales. telesurtv.net Entre las comunidades más afectadas por los siniestros se encuentran las de Andalucía, Extremadura, y Castilla y León.
(2022-07-31). Qatari Emir offers condolence to Raeisi on flood disaster. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Addressing president Raeisi in a message, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani offered his condolence over the death of a number of Iranians in the flood incident in recent days.
(2022-07-31). Descartan ataque contra presidente de Guatemala en Huehuetenango. telesurtv.net Con los detalles ofrecidos por el Ejército se constata que el presidente Giammattei no sufrió un ataque armado como lo habían publicado medios locales.
(2022-07-31). Sueño cumplido: Cuba derrota a Turquía y está otra vez en la élite del voleibol mundial. cubadebate.cu La selección masculina cubana de voleibol venció 3-1 a Turquía en la final de la Challenger Cup y por primera vez en su historia clasificó a la Liga de Naciones, el torneo élite de este deporte a nivel mundial. Tras este resultado la Mayor de Las Antillas debutará en este prestigioso evento durante su edición de 2023.
(2022-07-31). Cuba recibió reconocimiento de Jamaica por solidaridad médica. cubadebate.cu Cuba recibió un reconocimiento del gobierno de Jamaica por el apoyo de la cooperación médica durante el enfrentamiento a la Covid-19, informó el embajador cubano en Kingston, Fermín Quiñones. Mediante su cuenta en Twitter, Quiñones agradeció el gesto entregado por el ministro de Salud y Bienestar.
(2022-07-31). Papa Francisco destaca genocidio contra indígenas en Canadá. telesurtv.net "Es cierto, no usé la palabra porque no me venía a la cabeza, pero describí el genocidio y pedí perdón, perdón por esta actividad que es genocida", detalló.
(2022-07-31). Cuba reporta 109 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y ninguna persona fallecida. cubadebate.cu Para la COVID-19 se realizaron un total de 2 mil 572 muestras para la vigilancia, resultando positivas 109. El país acumula 14 millones 034 mil 207 muestras realizadas y 1 millón 108 mil 094 positivas.
(2022-07-31). Over 30 people burned alive in Madagascar: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — At least 32 people were killed in Madagascar in an area north of the capital after local bandits known as "dahalo" set homes on fire, according to statements by the defense ministry.
(2022-07-31). In Sight: Hezbollah Releases Recon Footage Of Disputed Gas Field In Threat To Israel. southfront.org 
Lebanon's Hezbollah has escalated its threats to Israel over the On July 31, the group's Military Media released a video message with reconnaissance footage of a number of vessels currently operating at the Karish gas field, including the Greek-owned Energean Power FPSO [Floating Production Storage Offloading] which reached the disputed field in Jun…
(2022-07-31). Chinese premier stresses promoting effective investment, consumption. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday called for efforts to detail measures to expand demand, promoting effective investment and increasing consumption.
(2022-07-31). Over 2,000 km of new railway put into service across China in H1. ecns.cn A total of 2,043.5 km of new railway lines were put into operation across China in the first half of 2022 (H1), according to the country's railway operator.
(2022-07-31). España confirma segundo deceso por la viruela del mono. telesurtv.net Estos dos fallecimientos constituyen los únicos registrados en territorio europeo como consecuencia de la enfermedad.
(2022-07-31). To End Fossil Fuel Industry's Destructive Status Quo, Congress Must Pass Environmental Justice for All Act. commondreams.org Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's fight for transparency, accountability, and justice is one that resonates with far too many Americans.
(2022-07-31). Puentes de Amor convoca a caravanas y tuitazo contra el bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba este domingo. cubadebate.cu El movimiento solidario Puentes de Amor convocó a realizar este domingo 31 de julio un tuitazo para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. El llamado es a compartir mensajes en Twitter a partir de las 10: 00 a.m. y exigir al presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, levantar las sanciones que pesan sobre la familia cubana.
(2022-07-31). Enid Rosales: Hay mucho de mí en mis canciones. cubadebate.cu Enid Rosales es una tresera, cantautora, con más de veinte años de carrera artística. Profesora de tres en el ISA, el Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán y además imparte estimulación musical en talleres para niños de dos a cinco años. Risueña, soñadora, colorida. Enid es alegría. Es positividad. Cuando la conoces sientes esa buena vibra que la rodea y el arte que la acompaña siempre.
(2022-07-31). Biden tests positive for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case: physician. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday in a "rebound" case, days after ending isolation and treatment, according to his doctor.
(2022-07-31). Al menos 32 fallecidos deja incendio intencionado en Madagascar. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la policía de Antananarivo, el incendio fue provocado por ladrones de ganado como represalia.
(2022-07-31). Turkey to dispach 2nd humanitarian aid cargo to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The Ministry of Defense of Turkey announced on Twitter that the second cargo plane of the Turkish Air Force is ready to transfer Turkish humanitarian aid to the victims of the recent floods in Iran.
(2022-07-31). Iranian girls gain 2nd win at 2022 IHF Youth World C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Iran defeated Senegal 39-29 in the 2022 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women's Youth World Championship on Sunday.
(2022-07-31). China launches new group of remote sensing satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched a new group of remote sensing satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Friday.
(2022-07-31). China's aircraft leasing hub sees growing business. ecns.cn A newly-leased plane was delivered on Friday in Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone (DFTP) in the northern Chinese municipality of Tianjin, marking the 2,000th aircraft on lease since aviation leasing business began in the zone in 2009.
(2022-07-31). Pacto de Unidad se suma a la labor censal en Bolivia y rechaza su politización. telesurtv.net El Pacto de Unidad decidió que si desde Santa Cruz "se atreven a hacer alguna acción" (medida de presión), inmediatamente van a accionar marchas, paros y bloqueos.
(2022-07-31). Iran adapts to new realities in foreign relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Despite growing uncertainties over nuclear talks with the West, Iran has moved to develop its foreign relations with many countries in the world and upgrade them to a strategic level in some cases.
(2022-07-31). China air force says it can safeguard 'territorial integrity'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — China will "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity", an air force spokesman said on Sunday, according to media reports.
(2022-07-31). Nueva represión israelí deja al menos 11 palestinos heridos. telesurtv.net Los heridos fueron impactados por balas recubiertas de goma y requirieron de atención hospitalaria.
(2022-07-31). Resurgence of Jidwaaq: Part One. indybay.org The Somali Clan of Jidwaaq…
(2022-07-31). Coronavirus in Germany: Infection and death rates explode during summer months. wsws.org Although the number of coronavirus infections in Germany is exploding during the summer months, hospitals are filling up and an even bigger wave is looming for the fall, the Bundestag has gone into summer recess without adopting any protective measures against the spread of the virus.
(2022-07-31). Amid Climate Crisis, Shell's Financial Windfall Is Profiteering At Its Most Grotesque. commondreams.org We may be in the dying days of the fossil fuel empire, but those companies are enriching themselves like never before, as people die from our climate crisis.
(2022-07-31). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en centro y oriente. cubadebate.cu Al final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en zonas del interior y sur de centro y oriente, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán aislados en el resto del territorio.
(2022-07-31). China's Red Cross celebrates 70th anniversary of international restoration. ecns.cn This year marks the 70th anniversary of the restoration of China's lawful seat in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the country's first official organization to regain recognition as an international group since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
(2022-07-31). Clash breaks out between Iran border guards, Taliban forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The governor of Hirmand County in the north of Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran announced a conflict between the Iranian border guards and the Taliban forces on the border of the county.
(2022-07-31). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 31 de julio de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-07-31). Beirut grain silo falls in partial collapse (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — A part of the grain silos damaged in the 2020 Beirut Port explosion collapsed on Sunday, just days before the anniversary of the massive Beirut blast.
(2022-07-31). Confirman en Brasil fórmula presidencial de Lula y Alckmin. telesurtv.net La fórmula presidencial Lula-Alckmin fue aprobada por unanimidad, al tiempo que aumenta el respaldo mostrado por diversos sectores políticos y del Congreso brasileños.
(2022-07-31). Descubren un fósil tridimensional de un pez jurásico. cubadebate.cu Un fósil de pez de unos 180 millones de años, extraordinariamente bien conservado en tres dimensiones, fue encontrado recientemente en un yacimiento de fósiles de un periodo del Jurásico Inferior descubierto en una granja del Reino Unido, informa LiveScience.
(2022-07-31). 5.5 earthquake reported in Sea of Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — University of Tehran's Institute of Geophysics has reported that a 5.5 earthquake struck the Sea of Oman in the south of Iran on Sunday afternoon.
(2022-07-31). Uruguay confirma primer caso de viruela del mono. telesurtv.net "El paciente, que se encuentra estable y en aislamiento, tiene antecedente de viaje en los últimos días", agregaron las autoridades.
(2022-07-31). China Post hoping to brew up new customer connections with coffee. ecns.cn Launched by China Post, Beijing's first Post Coffee store opened on July 24 and it soon became a photogenic spot among local coffee enthusiasts and young consumers.
(2022-07-31). Comienza Festival de Teatro Progresista en Venezuela. telesurtv.net En esta ocasión se realizará un homenaje al dramaturgo y poeta alemán Bertolt Brecht, con la selección de varias escenas de sus obras más representativas.
(2022-07-31). 2nd night of Muharram mourning ceremonies in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — People of Tehran marked the second night of Muharram month by attending mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein (AS).
(2022-07-31). Chabahar Port one of important locations for global trade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Stating that the Chabahar Port is the commercial transit centre for the region, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that it is going to be one of the most important locations for global and maritime trade.
(2022-07-31). Opposition to works council growing at Ford Saarlouis, Germany. wsws.org Workers showed little interest in last Thursday's factory meeting at Ford Saarlouis. Asked what they expected from the meeting, most workers answered, "Nothing!"
(2022-07-31). Cmte. to be formed to avoid border conflict with Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Following border conflict erupted between Iranian border guards and Afghan Taliban, Special Envoy of Iranian President for Afghanistan said that a joint committee will be formed to prevent border conflict with this country.
(2022-07-31). Cumbre de pueblos originarios reclama la paz para Colombia. telesurtv.net Comunidades indígenas se sumarán a los cambios anunciados por el Gobierno del Pacto Histórico a partir del respeto a sus derechos.
(2022-07-31). Sufre Joe Biden recontagio de covid y vuelve al aislamiento. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dio positivo a covid-19 de nuevo, tres días después de que recibió autorización médica para salir de aislamiento, informó este sábado Kevin O'Connor, galeno de la Casa Blanca, en un caso inusual de regreso de la infección luego de tratamiento con antivirales.
(2022-07-31). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación máxima de 500 MW. cubadebate.cu Ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación durante todo el día. La máxima afectación en el horario pico fue 818 MW a las 20: 30 horas. Se mantuvo la afectación al servicio durante toda la madrugada. Durante el día se estima una afectación máxima de 500 MW.
(2022-07-31). Four Turkish Soldiers, Five Syrian Militants Wounded In New Attack By Kurdish Forces. southfront.org 
Turkish forces are seen at Mount Barsaya in northeast of Afrin, January 28, 2018 / Khalil Ashawi / Reuters | On July 31, an indirect fire attack targeted a base of the Turkish military located near the town of Sufan in the northern countryside of Syria's Raqqa. | According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the attack wounded four Turkish soldiers and five Syrian militants. The wounded were taken to hospitals in southern Turkey. Some of them are reportedly in a critical condition. | This was the…
(2022-07-31). China urges building balanced global, regional security architecture. ecns.cn China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, on Friday called on the international community to build a balanced global and regional security architecture, while saying China will protect its own sovereignty at all costs.
(2022-07-31). Azerbaijan Says Its Military Responded To Attack By Armenian Forces In Karabakh. southfront.org 
On July 31, Azerbaijan accused Armenia of attacking its military positions in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. | In a statement, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense said that Armenian forces opened fire at its positions in Gadabay, Kalbajar and Khojavend. The ministry didn't report any casualties or material losses were as a result of the alleged Armenian attack."Starting from the evening of July 30 and during the night of July 31, the Armenian armed forces units usin…
(2022-07-31). New mail shipping route launched between China's Liaoning, Australia. ecns.cn A new mail shipping route has been launched between Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, and Sydney in Australia, to meet the demand for international mail and cross-border e-commerce.
(2022-07-31). Iran's sports min. to attend opening ceremony of ISG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Iranian Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Hamid Sajjadi will attend the opening ceremony of Islamic Solidarity Games.
(2022-07-31). El presidente de Guatemala sale ileso de un ataque a tiros a su comitiva. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, resultó ileso de un supuesto ataque a tiros a su comitiva cuando se desplazaba por una aldea del departamento noroccidental de Huehuetenango. "Disparos a la comitiva presidencial en la aldea La Laguna de Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango", dijo la radio Sonora es la Noticia.
(2022-07-31). Odiadores incitan a la violencia contra caravana por Cuba en Miami. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de "odiadores" incitaron a la violencia contra la caravana en la ciudad de Miami convocada por el movimiento Puentes de Amor para exigir al gobierno de Estados Unidos el fin del bloqueo económico contra Cuba. Así lo denunció en una transmisión a través de sus redes sociales el líder de la iniciativa, el cubanoamericano Carlos Lazo.
(2022-07-31). Descubren en Egipto posible templo del sol de la Quinta Dinastía. cubadebate.cu Una misión arqueológica descubrió al sur de esta capital un edificio de adobe que pudiera ser uno de los cuatro templos del sol de la Quinta Dinastía del Antiguo Egipto (2494-2345 a.n.e.), informó una fuente oficial. Mustafa Waziri, secretario general del Consejo Supremo de Antigàºedades, dijo que el hallazgo fue realizado por italianos y polacos.
(2022-07-31). America's political territory dwindling, witnessing failures. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The IRGC commander-in-chief Major General Salami said Sun. that America's power and influence is in decline, adding that Washington is retreating from the region as it witnesses failures everywhere.
(2022-07-31). Kyrgyz president meets with Chinese FM. ecns.cn Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on Saturday met with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
(2022-07-31). Chinese, Kyrgyz FMs meet on strengthening bilateral relations. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday held talks with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev here over further strengthening relations between the two countries.
(2022-07-31). Steps Biden Should Take to Rein in Excessive CEO Pay. commondreams.org The president has the power to use federal contracting standards to encourage pay equity and respect for labor rights at companies like Amazon.
(2022-07-31). Iran coping with torrential rains. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Unconventional flooding in mid-summer has caused heavy damage in several provinces of Iran.
(2022-07-31). Recala embarcación con 141 migrantes haitianos al sur de Cuba. telesurtv.net En el barco, que navegaba por encima de su capacidad en condiciones precarias, viajaban 22 niños y varias embarazadas.
(2022-07-31). Will The Diablo Canyon Nuke Plant Ever Shut Down? indybay.org The powers that be are trying to keep the troublesome Diablo Canyon nuclear plant on CA's central coast open longer than planned.
(2022-07-31). Egypt condoles with Iran over recent floods. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The Egyptian government has offered condolences over the death of people in the recent floods in different provinces across Iran.
(2022-07-31). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto del amanecer. cubadebate.cu Vuelve La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada a los amaneceres. Hace unos días lanzamos esta convocatoria y hoy publicamos tus imágenes en nuestra página y redes sociales. Déjanos saber por su número cuál fue la foto que más te gustó.
(2022-07-31). Iran's newly-appointed envoy meets with Lebanon FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Iran's newly-appointed ambassador met and held talks with the Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib.
(2022-07-31). Colonialismo verde: Europa busca gas natural africano, rompiendo promesas climáticas. peoplesworld.org 
Las críticas a las principales potencias europeas por parte de las naciones africanas han estallado en las últimas semanas, ya que las primeras han estado recorriendo el continente en busca de suministros de gas natural desde el comienzo de la guerra de Ucrania, rompiendo las promesas sobre el cambio climático. Todos están preocupados por escapar …
(2022-07-31). Manifestantes irrumpen de nuevo en Parlamento de Irak. telesurtv.net La primera manifestación en contra del nombramiento del Mohammed al Sudani como primer ministro se registró este martes 27 de julio.
(2022-07-31). Ascienden a 25 los decesos por inundaciones en Kentucky, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Kentucky, Andy Beshear, afirmó que resulta probable que la cifra de fallecidos continúe creciendo.
(2022-07-31). Ejército etiope abate a 1 combatientes del grupo Al Shabab. telesurtv.net Casi 0 combatientes de Al-Shabab cruzaron por primera vez al este de Etiopía la semana pasada y se enfrentaron con las fuerzas etíopes a lo largo de la frontera.
(2022-07-31). Iran one of active, influential countries in IMO: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA)— The Deputy CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Maritime Affairs said that Iran has always been regarded as one of influential countries in meetings and specialized committees of International Maritime Organization.
(2022-07-31). Tehran-Caracas direct flight launched. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — Tehran International Imam Khomeini Airport announced the launch of direct flight between Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Venezuela.
(2022-07-31). U.S. chips bill will disrupt global trade: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The Chips and Science Act passed by the U.S. Congress contains provisions that restrict the normal economic, trade and investment activities of relevant companies in China, which will distort the global semiconductor supply chain and disrupt international trade, China's Ministry of Commerce said Friday.
(2022-07-31). UK train drivers strike brings rail services to a halt. wsws.org The unions are doing everything to end the strikes, with the RMT set to hold just two days of national strikes in August (August 18 and 20) and ASLEF just one day (August 13).
(2022-07-31). Actriz Geraldine Chaplin y su consagración al séptimo arte. cubadebate.cu La actriz Geraldine Chaplin, celebra hoy 78 años de vida, la mayoría de ellos consagrados a su carrera dentro de la industria cinematográfica. Posee entre sus cartas de presentación la celebridad de su abuelo Eugene O'Neill, Premio Nobel de Literatura y cuatro veces ganador del Pulitzer, y la de su padre, el ícono del cine mudo Charles Chaplin.
(2022-07-31). U.S. House passes bill to ban assault weapons. ecns.cn House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday to ban assault weapons with a narrow 217-213 vote.Gun violence has taken more than 25,500 lives across the United States so far this year, according to the latest data from Gun Violence Archive.
(2022-07-31). Iran ready to conclude talks in a short order: negotiator. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) — The top Iranian nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani says that Tehran is ready for an agreement in the nuclear talks should the other side is prepared to do so.
(2022-07-31). How this Tunisian Island brings Muslims and Jews Together. juancole.com By Imen Boudali | Raseef22 |  ; This article by Imen Boudali was first published by Raseef22, and is being republished as part of a content-sharing partnership with Global Voices. ( Globalvoices.org )  ; In May of each year, Tunisia hosts a unique and extraordinary event. The north African country, home to the oldest synagogue …
(2022-07-31). Vicepresidenta electa de Colombia expresa que defenderá la paz y justicia social. telesurtv.net Márquez soslayó que "el mayor desafío que tenemos es lograr la paz, silenciar los fusiles y atacar las causas que generaron el conflicto armado".
(2022-07-31). Biden's approval rate dips to new low: Gallup. ecns.cn President Joe Biden's job approval rating has fallen to 38 percent, the first time his rating has dropped below 40 percent, according to the latest Gallup poll.The survey finds that 59 percent of Americans disapprove of the job Biden is doing, the highest for him to date.
(2022-07-31). Chinese-built highway inaugurated in southwestern Cameroon. ecns.cn A major Chinese-built highway in southwestern Cameroon was inaugurated on Friday.
(2022-07-31). Like Bad Science Fiction: The Growing Danger of Anti-Abortion Extremism. juancole.com By Mitchell Zimmerman |  ; (Otherwords.org )  ; Contraceptives banned. Miscarriages prosecuted. Pregnant people under surveillance. Is this the future Americans want? By Mitchell Zimmerman | July 27, 2022 It's January 2026. The Republican president thanks Congress for banning all abortions and makes an enthusiastic plea for a law that would require a national registry …
(2022-07-30). Pelosi's Potential Taiwan Provocation Raises South China Sea Tensions. news.antiwar.com As Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is preparing to lead a Congressional delegation on a tour of Asia, which may include a stop in Taiwan, tensions between Washington and Beijing in the South China Sea are increasing. After a port call in Singapore, the USS Ronald Reagan has returned to the South China Sea …
(2022-07-30). Russia Suspends Gas Supplies to Latvia. themoscowtimes.com EU states accuse Russia of squeezing supplies in retaliation for Western sanctions over Moscow's intervention in Ukraine.
(2022-07-30). How Your DNA Tests Could Make You a Target for Bioweapons. thelastamericanvagabond.com In the latest warning regarding DNA testing, two US Representatives have warned that DNA testing could lead to gene-specific bioweapons. On July 22, U.S. Representative Jason Crow and Senator Joni Ernst spoke of the dangers posed by "bioweapons" targeting specific populations based on their DNA. The statements from Crow and Ernst happened at the Aspen
(2022-07-30). Former Bolivian President Evo Morales Calls For a Global Campaign to Eliminate NATO. covertactionmagazine.com In interview with British journalist, Morales says the U.S. uses NATO to provoke wars and sell weapons. U.S./UK-backed coup against …
(2022-07-30). Diplomats Aim to Extend Yemen Ceasefire Once Again. news.antiwar.com Yemen's current ceasefire expires Tuesday, and after multiple extensions there is a Even with the expected extension, separatist STC warns nothing is being resolved and sooner or later, " That's a concern since months of ceasefire have not yielded serious peace talks. Pessimists see the ce…
(2022-07-30). [Perspectives] Lower taxes or greater health equity. thelancet.com "We have to lower taxes." A former UK Government minister and prominent member of the Conservative Party recently said this nine times in 3 minutes. He said it with passion, as if it were a fresh diagnosis of the problem. It was probably his solution to any problem, but this time we were on a radio news programme to discuss inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. It is not a uniquely British obsession. The sour joke in the USA is that Republicans were put on earth to lower taxes. Perhaps equally predictably, my concern was not a priori with the level of taxation, but with what action was necessary to prevent a s…
(2022-07-30). The US Scrambles For Relevance By Addressing The Yemen War. thelastamericanvagabond.com Washington's special envoy for Yemen is heading to both Saudi Arabia and Jordan, in an alleged effort to help a UN brokered ceasefire initiative to succeed. However, this visit seems to be little to do with Yemen and more about US power in the region. Whilst during US President Joe Biden's first address on foreign
(2022-07-30). [Comment] Baricitinib in COVID-19: a coming-of-age from artificial intelligence to reducing mortality. thelancet.com Immunomodulatory therapies targeting excessive host immune responses,1 vaccination, and immunity from natural infection have changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rapid emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants has stymied progress towards ending the pandemic. An unmet need remains for accessible therapies that reduce mortality. In The Lancet, the RECOVERY Collaborative Group assessed the use of baricitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, for the treatment of patients hospitalised with COVID-19, in the randomised, controlled, open-label platform trial (Randomised Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy [RECOVE…
(2022-07-30). Censoring How We Teach the Past Threatens our Present and Future; and Understanding Food Waste and Climate Change in a Global System. projectcensored.org This week on the Project Censored Show, Eleanor and Mickey begin the hour in conversation with esteemed historian Dr. David Goldfield, who is a long-time academic and author who has…
(2022-07-30). Austin, Texas, partially decriminalizes abortion: what comes next? liberationnews.org 
The GRACE Act partially decriminalized abortion in Austin and is based on Austin's successful decriminalization of marijuana.
(2022-07-30). For-profit utilities leave thousands in Massachusetts without power at peak of record-breaking heat wave. liberationnews.org 
As temperatures in Boston reached 99 degrees on July 24 — a record high for the day — nearly 20,000 people in the neighborhood of Dorchester suddenly lost power after two manholes caught fire near Savin Hill.
(2022-07-30). Venezuelan Gold Reserves: Caracas Protests 'Astonishing' Ruling in Favor of US-backed Guaidó. venezuelanalysis.com The legal battle will resume in October as the Maduro government called on London to respect international law.
(2022-07-30). Community and labor organizations speak against voter suppression in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI — On July 26, the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee joined SEIU Wisconsin for an event to speak against voter suppression. Early voting for the partisan primary kicked off on Tuesday in Milwaukee, and while many speakers emphasized the need to vote, the Milwaukee Alliance and RJAM kept their messages focused on the fight for voting rights. This is important, as our voting rights, especially those of oppressed nationalities, are coming under deeper and more frequent attacks. | Lauren Forbush, chair of RJAM, drew connections bet…
(2022-07-30). Hundreds march in Denver for justice in police mass shooting. fightbacknews.org Denver, CO — About 200 people took to the streets on Thursday, July 21, protesting Denver police officers opening fire into a crowd of people early Sunday morning, injuring seven people. Their demands included the immediate release of the unedited body cam footage, restitution for the victims and community control of police. The event was led by Denver Students for a Democratic Society and supported by groups such as Denver Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Denver Democratic Socialists of America, Young Communist League of Colorado, and the newly formed Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee. | A crowd…
(2022-07-30). Milwaukee Alliance confronts MPD during public listening session on "Community Policing" fightbacknews.org Mlwaukee, WI — On Saturday, July 23, members of the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression attended the first of 15 community engagement sessions designed to gather community input about the recently launched "Community Oriented Policing" initiative. The Milwaukee Police Department, in partnership with the Community Collaborative Commission (CCC), the Fire and Police Commission (FPC), and the Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC has launched this new initiative to, as they claim, "reimagine public safety together." | Nearly 40 people attended this first session, but only two attendees (beside…
(2022-07-30). Union members at Crystal Sugar reject contract offer. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — On July 26, workers at Crystal Sugar in Minnesota and North Dakota voted to reject the latest offer from management in bargaining for their next union contract. The workers are members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union (BCTGM). | The employers offer included a 17% raise over four years and a $1000 bonus. However, the workers felt that with quickly rising costs they deserve better and voted by what the union is calling an overwhelming majority to reject the contract offer. This rejected contract offer comes after ten days of bargaining…
(2022-07-30). Chairman Omali Yeshitela Responds to the FBI Attacks on the African People's Socialist Party. libya360.wordpress.com The St. Petersburg, Fl. Uhuru House was raided by the state on the morning of July 29th 2022. In addition, a number of movement leaders from St. Petersburg, Fl. to St. Louis, Mo. were harassed, interrogated, placed in handcuff and had their homes raided. Chairman Omali Yeshitela responds to the FBI attacks on the African…
(2022-07-30). [Articles] Upadacitinib for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (SELECT-AXIS 2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. thelancet.com Upadacitinib significantly improved the signs and symptoms of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis compared with placebo at week 14. These findings support the potential of upadacitinib as a new therapeutic option in patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
(2022-07-30). [Articles] Baricitinib in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial and updated meta-analysis. thelancet.com In patients hospitalised with COVID-19, baricitinib significantly reduced the risk of death but the size of benefit was somewhat smaller than that suggested by previous trials. The total randomised evidence to date suggests that JAK inhibitors (chiefly baricitinib) reduce mortality in patients hospitalised for COVID-19 by about one-fifth.
(2022-07-30). [Editorial] Monkeypox: a global wake-up call. thelancet.com WHO's declaration on July 23 that the current monkeypox outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) was unprecedented. It is the seventh such declaration, but the first made against the advice of a majority of the emergency committee (nine were against, six were for). Dr Tedros' decision is a brave one. It needs to serve as a global wake-up call. The question is whether it will prompt the escalated efforts required to control the outbreak.
(2022-07-30). [World Report] Monkeypox PHEIC decision hoped to spur the world to act. thelancet.com WHO has declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in a bid to intensify efforts to control the disease. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2022-07-30). [World Report] New Dutch regulations to alleviate drug shortages. thelancet.com The Netherlands has some of the worst medicine shortages in Europe. Ferry Biedermann reports from Amsterdam.
(2022-07-30). [Comment] Upadacitinib for the treatment of active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. thelancet.com Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis has a prevalence similar to rheumatoid arthritis, but remains an under-recognised cause of chronic back pain. Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis is an earlier or milder form of axial spondyloarthritis than radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (also known as ankylosing spondylitis), yet it carries the same burden of disease and decreased quality of life.1 Despite this disease burden, the average time from symptom onset to axial spondyloarthritis diagnosis is 6—8 years, without evident trends of improvement over time.
(2022-07-30). [Perspectives] Cathie Sudlow: devoted to data. thelancet.com Do doctors specialising in medical data science choose it because they dislike working with patients? Over the past decade or so Cathie Sudlow, Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and Director of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Data Science Centre, has emerged as a leading force in medical informatics, so the question is clearly one for her. "Absolutely not", is her amused response. But, as she concedes, circumstances have changed over time. When Sudlow took on her BHF role in 2020, she had to stop her clinical work entirely.