(2022-08-17). How Russia Thwarted US Imperial Plans in Ukraine and Beyond. orinocotribune.com By Antonio Camacho Negrón — Aug 15, 2022 | After 1991, with the overthrow of the Soviet Union, Western countries were convinced that Russia was defeated. But in Ukraine and beyond, Moscow is winning—and the US and Europe are in marked decline. | History testifies, time and time again, that the United States and Europe have always viewed Russia as coveted prey, and more so as a powerful opponent to their expansionist pretensions. | Without a doubt, for various reasons that we will detail later, Russia has today become the top geopolitical-military threat to Western hegemonic aspirations. | Since 1904,…
(2022-08-17). Watch the 'Arming Ukraine' Film CBS Pulled After Gov't Pressure. towardfreedom.org The corporate network's cave-in followed a wave of outrage from the Ukraine lobby and pressure from the Pentagon, reports Antiwar.com.
(2022-08-17). NATO's 2030 Strategic Concept Threatens To Destabilise The World. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageAtlantic Alliance will continue targeting Russia and China until at least 2030. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | The new NATO 2030 Strategic Concept indicates a disturbing change in the Alliance's strategic orientation. As a result, provocations towards Moscow, as well as Beijing, are escalating, especially after the former was labelled by NATO as "the most significant and direct threat to Allies' security and to peace and stability in…
(2022-08-17). Comedian Puts Billboards Defending Assange on Panel Truck Roaming D.C. thiscantbehappening.net Randy Credico, a comic-turned activist, is standing up for Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks who is facing extradition from the UK by a US security state and series of presidents obsessed with punishing him through the hoary police-state Espionage Act for the "crime" of exposing US war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unable … |
(2022-08-17). Russian shakes up Black Sea fleet command. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russia's Black Sea fleet based in Crimea has installed a new commander after Russian military bases on the peninsula were rocked by explosions in the past nine days.
(2022-08-17). Blast in Kabul kills at least 20, wounds over 40. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Afghan media reported on Wednesday an explosion in a mosque in the capital Kabul which has reportedly left many worshippers killed or injured.
(2022-08-17). Syrian military retaliates against Turkish airstrikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Turkish positions inside Syria have been targeted by the Syrian military following two bouts of airstrikes by Turkey that targeted separate locations across the Arab country.
(2022-08-17). U.S. aims to provoke regional instability with Pelosi's Taiwan visit: Putin. ecns.cn U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan is part of a deliberate U.S. strategy to destabilize the situation in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.
(2022-08-17). US Air Force tests nuclear-capable long-range missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The US Air Force test-fired a long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons early Tuesday morning amid tensions with China over Pelosi's provocative visit to Taiwan.
(2022-08-17). S Korea says DPRK fires 2 cruise missiles toward western waters. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two cruise missiles toward the western waters, South Korea's defense ministry said Wednesday.
(2022-08-17). Hunger in West Africa drives protests in Sierra Leone. workers.org 
According to the World Bank, the index price of agricultural products — which includes food — is up 19% from January 2021. Corn and wheat prices are, respectively, 16% and 22% higher. For a third of the world's countries — the 60 or so the World Bank calls lower income . . . |
(2022-08-17). Giant Satirical Billboards—Mounted on Trucks Driven All Over the Nation's Capital—Are Publicly Shaming Democratic Party Leaders for Their Illegal Persecution of Julian Assange. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-17). CovertAction Bulletin: Everything you need to know about the Espionage Act & Trump — with John Kiriakou. covertactionmagazine.com After news broke of the investigation into Trump under the Espionage Act, we reached out to speak with Espionage Act expert, John Kiriakou to tell us what the act is about and who is really punished under it. John is a member of the Editorial Board of CovertAction Magazine and was himself charged and sent to prison under the Espionage Act for exposing the CIA's torture program. | Also, this month is Black August. Begun in the 1970s, Black August is a month to commemorate political prisoners. For prisoners, it is a month of political education. It marks the anniversary of the killing of George Jackson and his brot…
(2022-08-17). Urgent call for no-fly zone as Turkey attacks Rojava. greenleft.org.au As Turkey escalates its military attacks on the Kurds, ahead of a possible full-scale invasion of North and East Syria — the region known as Rojava — the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) issued an urgent call for a no-fly zone, reports ANF English.
(2022-08-17). Top Biden official: US would overthrow Colombia's new left-wing president 40 years ago. multipolarista.com Biden's top Latin America advisor Juan González threateningly said of Colombia's new left-wing president, "40 years ago, the United States would have done everything possible to prevent the election of Gustavo Petro" and "sabotage his government."
(2022-08-17). Can We Please Have an Adult Conversation About China? orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad  ; Aug 11, 2022 | As the US legislative leader Nancy Pelosi
(2022-08-17). Michigan primary election — Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins, Zionists lose. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt August 12, 2022 Rashida Tlaib of Detroit made history Jan. 3, 2019, when she became the first Palestinian-American Representative in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar were also the first two Muslim women elected to the House. Using her position to denounce Israeli apartheid, Rep. Tlaib has drawn the ire of Zionist organizations. But she was reelected in 2020 and will most likely be returned to the House Nov. 8, having won the Michigan Democratic primary election Aug. 2. Rep. Rashida Tlaib at Palestinian protest, Dearborn, Michigan, May 16, 2021. Credit: Rebecca Cook Rep. Tlaib is…
(2022-08-17). Student union passes pro-Palestine motion a second time. greenleft.org.au The University of Melbourne Student Union recently passed a motion condemning Israeli apartheid and urging support for the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions movement against the "settler colonial apartheid state". Gideon Polya reports.
(2022-08-17). Israel's Premature 'Victory' Celebration: The defining War in Gaza Is Yet to Be Fought. mintpressnews.com For years, Palestinians, as well as Israelis, have labored to redraw the battle lines and Israel's three-day Israeli war on Gaza, starting on August 5, clearly manifested this reality.
(2022-08-17). Russian Troops Took Control Of Vershina Near Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Wagner's warriors | On August 17, Russian-led forces took control of the village of Vershina. The gains were confirmed by the Headquarters of Territorial Defence of the Donetsk People's Republic. | So far, DPR and LPR troops, with the fire support of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, liberated 268 settlements on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, including Vershina. | The first reports about the DPR control of the settlement came on August 14. The village of Vershina is located to…
(2022-08-17). Ukrainian Shelling of Zaporozhye Nuclear Site May Lead to Catastrophe, Says Technical Official. orinocotribune.com Kiev is flirting with disaster by shelling hydroelectric facility servicing the Zaporozhye nuclear plant, says a local official. | The shelling of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station by Ukrainian forces risks a "nuclear catastrophe" at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, Arseniy Zelensky, the Kakhovka facility's deputy director for reconstruction, told reporters on Saturday, August 13. | According to Zelensky, as quoted by Russian state media outlet TASS, Kakhovka is now operating in a "very dangerous" emergency mode. | The Kakhovka plant is located in Kherson region in southern Ukraine, which was seized by…
(2022-08-17). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 95th Airborne Assault Brigade near Slavyansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 46th Airmobile Brigade near Belaya Krynytsya with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 28th AFU Motorised Infantry Brigade near Nikolaev with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Lozovoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Belogorka with high-precision missiles;…
(2022-08-17). Another Russian military base in Crimea rocked by major explosions. wsws.org As was the case in last week's incident, the Kremlin insists that the reason for the blasts were acts of "sabotage," refusing to acknowledge Ukrainian involvement.
(2022-08-17). Exjefe paramilitar colombiano acepta cargos por asesinatos. telesurtv.net Según la Fiscalía, "Jorge 40", condenado en EE. UU., y llevado a Colombia desde 2020, fue responsable de 13 crímenes.
(2022-08-17). VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23: Villa Clara y Las Tunas muy cerca de las semifinales. cubadebate.cu Los Leopardos de Villa Clara y los Leñadores de Las Tunas lograron victorias este martes y parece cuestión de tiempo su pase a semifinales, al dominar con facilidad sus respectivos grupos, cuando apenas le restan cuatro juegos al calendario clasificatorio de este VII Campeonato Nacional sub 23. En la jornada se firmaron un par de lechadas.
(2022-08-17). Banks never stopped behaving badly. greenleft.org.au As the CBA announces billions in after-tax profits, workers are denied wage rises to keep up with inflation and many will be squeezed by interest rate hikes. Peter Boyle argues that the bank taken back into public ownership and run as a not-for-profit service.
(2022-08-17). China's US Ambassador Says US Has 'Gone Too Far' Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang held a press conference at a private home in Washington on Tuesday to discuss US policy toward Taiwan in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island. Qin, who took his post in Washington last summer, said that the US has gone "too far" …
(2022-08-17). Turkey Trades Heavy Shelling With Syrian Kurds. news.antiwar.com Off and on fighting just west of the Syrian Kurdish border town of Kobane has escalated into a Mortar attacks by the Kurds killed a Turkish soldier and wounded four others. Meanwhile, the Turkish shelling Turkish officials claimed res…
(2022-08-17). üëâüèæ Where Does The Climate Movement Go From Here? (With Kate Aronoff). levernews.com Now that Congress has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes both historic climate spending and new fossil fuel development, we're asking the question, "Where does the climate movement go from here?" On the latest episode of our weekly Callin show,
(2022-08-17). Railroaders furious after Biden's Presidential Emergency Board issues recommendations on national contract, siding with rail corporations on all major points. wsws.org The PEB ruling recommends wage increases below inflation and no change to the punishing attendance policies which have driven tens of thousands of workers out of the industry.
(2022-08-17). Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, Manchin's scaled-down version of Build Back Better. peoplesworld.org 
The most significant investment in addressing the climate crisis in U.S. history was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Aug. 16 before a jubilant White House gathering. The investments in climate and green energy will help put the country within striking distance of reaching goals to reduce global warming carbon emissions by 2030. …
(2022-08-17). A bond beyond the brotherhood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The bond between soldiers is something civilians can have a hard time grasping. You rely on each other, to have the other's back, especially when things are at their worst. The two men you're about to meet share that bond, and it's as strong now as it ever was. Two friends and former Green Berets, Tim Reynolds and Kevin Rasband, have always been there for each other. "Kevin and I know each other from way…
(2022-08-17). Sri Lankan government continues proscription of Tamil and Muslim groups and individuals. wsws.org Reeling under an enormous political crisis and mass opposition, the ruling class is once again seeking to inflame communalism.
(2022-08-17). Chinese space-tracking ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port. ecns.cn China's space-tracking ship Yuanwang-5 has docked at Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) for replenishment purposes.
(2022-08-17). Military Situation In Syria On August 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On August 17, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 5 times: 2  ; in Aleppo province, 1  ; in Idlib province, 2  ; in Latakia province; | On August 16, three SAA servicemen were killed by Turkish airstrikes in the Charqili village in west of Ain al-Arab city; | On August 16, Turkish drone reportedly attacked a target in the countryside of Qamishli city; | On August 16, a former Rebel commander was assassinated by un…
(2022-08-17). Military Situation In Yemen On August 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 64 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | The Saudi-led forces attacked positions of the Islah Party in the Abr desert; | The Saudi-led coalition sent a new reinforcement to the city of Ataq; | The Saudi-led coalition sent a new reinforcement to the city of Seiyun; | French soldiers were reportedly deployed in the Belhaf port gas facilities; | Ansar Allah proposed…
(2022-08-17). US Recent Ballistic Missile Test Boosts World's Re-Nuclearization. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image The purpose is to show the power of the American war arsenal, what will put other countries in a state of alert. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, researcher in Social Sciences at the Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; geopolitical consultant. | Nuclear tensions are rising more and more. The US military said on August 16 that it had conducted a test with the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. In the official statement, it was also informed that the operation was alrea…
(2022-08-17). An emergency call to action: Amazon, Starbucks, recognize unions now! iacenter.org August 15, 2022 The Support Amazon Workers Network issued the following call for mass solidarity actions Aug. 10. By Aug. 14 close to 200 organizations and individuals from many states and other countries had signed in support. Pro-union Starbucks workers, Lansing, Michigan. Credit: Workers United Warning: The worker organizing wave is in danger because of union busting! The national wave of union organizing and militancy spearheaded by Starbucks workers and Amazon workers is the biggest upsurge in worker organizing since the 1930s and 1940s. The organizing wave has spread to Trader Joe's, Chipotle, Apple, REI an…
(2022-08-17). Global warming causing worldwide heat-wave crises. iacenter.org By Paddy Colligan and G. Dunkel August 9, 2022 Fiddling while the Northern Hemisphere burns, roasts, melts and drowns. That's what is going on in Washington, D.C., now. (In a few months, it will be the turn of the Southern Hemisphere, which is now experiencing winter.) In this picture taken on May 12, 2022, people drink water being distributed by volunteers along a street during a heatwave in Jacobabad, in the southern Sindh province. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) (Photo by AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images) If global warming/climate change has remained abstract up until now, this summer has brought its meaning…
(2022-08-17). N Korea tests fire two cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — North Korea seems to have test-fired two cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, a South Korean military official said, as President Yoon Suk-yeol held a press conference to mark the 100th day since taking office.
(2022-08-17). Israel Violated UN-Brokered Ceasefire In Southern Syria: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE: Israeli battle tank | An Israeli tank had crossed the border line in the Golan Heights and then defiantly aimed its gun at Syrian military positions, deputy head of Russia's Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria said on August 16. | Captain First Degree Yevgeny Gerasimov said that the Israeli move was a violation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 3 , which was approved on 31 May 1974."At 13: 00 on August 15, the Israel Defense Forces tank left the Tell el-Faras Mountain…
(2022-08-17). OSHA opens investigation of Amazon warehouses after three New Jersey workers die on the job over three-week period. wsws.org The deaths occurred as the company has posted "better than expected" revenues due to its heavy exploitation of the work force.
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Summer safety tips for ankles, feet and toes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently moved to the South to take advantage of warmer weather. I am excited that I can embrace sandals, flip-flops and more casual shoes this summer. Do you have advice on the best ways to protect ankles, feet and toes? ANSWER: Whether you live in a warmer climate or not, summer brings outdoor cookouts, family excursions and activities that beg for open-toed or casual footwear. Whether it's getting out for a leisurely morning…
(2022-08-17). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares heart failure signs, risk factors people may not be aware of. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Heart failure may seem like a disease of advanced age, but it can develop at any time in life. And, in many cases, it can be prevented or treated. In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains risk factors, symptoms that people may not be aware of and how heart failure is treated. Risk factors: Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump blood as efficiently as…
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic facilities recognized for environmental sustainability. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized for their sustainability initiatives by Practice Greenhealth. This national organization recognizes health care organizations committed to continuous improvement in sustainability practices and programs. All locations received the Greenhealth Emerald Award, which recognizes outstanding hospitals from within Partner for Change applicants. The Partner for Change application is designed for health care…
(2022-08-17). DPRK fires 2 cruise missiles toward western waters. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two cruise missiles toward the western waters, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Wednesday citing a military official.
(2022-08-17). Nine Syrian Soldiers Were Killed Or Wounded In Turkish Airstrikes On Northeastern Region (Videos). southfront.org 
On August 16, three Syrian soldiers were killed and six others were wounded when Turkish warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on the outskirts of the town of Kobane in Syria's northeastern region. | Kobane, which is located in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo, is a known stronghold of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) maintains a network of positions around the town, some of which were hit by Turkish airstrikes. | In a statement to t…
(2022-08-17). Challenging Colonialism s01e05: Nichelle Garcia on Run4Salmon. indybay.org Nichelle Garcia (Winnemem Wintu) talks about the Run 4 Salmon, the 2022 run, its goals and its history. She also discussed inter-tribal solidarity in water and salmon protection, as well as the curriculum and mini-lessons she's contributed to and taught in schools to raise awareness of what's at stake.
(2022-08-17). Selected Articles: The Psychological Warfare Apparatus Creates False Beliefs. globalresearch.ca 
By An increasingly large number of people now agree that information of all kinds in the countries of North America, Europe and their Pacific allies is deployed …
(2022-08-17). United States: FBI accuses Black political group of alleged links to Russia. greenleft.org.au African People's Socialist Party (APSP) leaders' homes and offices were violently raided by the United States Federal Bureau of Inestigation (FBI) on July 29, reports Malik Miah.
(2022-08-17). The first Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train departs. ecns.cn The first Beijing-Shijiazhuang-Europe freight train was dispatched from Beijing on Tuesday and will arrive in Nizhnekamsk, Russia after a transit at the Shijiazhuang International Land Port, according to China News Service.
(2022-08-17). Russian diplomat says US delegation Taiwan visit provocative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The visit of a US Congress delegation to Taiwan is provocative and does not help to stabilize the situation in the region, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's economic cooperation department Dmitry Birichevsky said.
(2022-08-17). VIDEO: 3 Iranian drones displayed at Russia's ARMY Expo 2022. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Three sophisticated Iranian drones including an attack drone were showcased at Russia's International Military-Technical Forum ARMY 2022.
(2022-08-17). Iran negotiating team did their best to ensure Iran interest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russia's representative in Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal Mikhail Ulyanov said that Iranian diplomats did their best to ensure the interests of Iran in the talks.
(2022-08-17). Work in Vienna format on Iran nuke deal is at finish line. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Wed. that work on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in the Vienna format is at the finish line, but not all issues have been closed yet.
(2022-08-17). 'Operation Lone Star' ‚àí a white-supremacist ploy. workers.org 
Proto-fascist Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is getting a lot of publicity these days for busing asylum-seeking migrants, who have entered the U.S. from the Mexican border, up north to Washington, D.C., and to New York City. He's now been joined in this political stunt by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey. . . . |
(2022-08-17). Philly stands with Palestine. workers.org 
A "Philly Stands with Palestine" march blocked rush hour traffic around Philadelphia's City Hall for an hour Aug. 10 to protest the most recent Israeli criminal bombing of the people of Gaza, which murdered at least 16 children. Philly March for Palestine (Photo Credit: Joe Piette) After an initial rally . . . |
(2022-08-17). Alina Lipp and family Persecuted for Real Reporting. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-08-17). Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega Lashes Out at President of Argentina re: EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Case. orinocotribune.com The president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, criticized his Argentinian counterpart, Alberto Fernández, for following orders from the United States and for having the Venezuelan Boeing 747-300 detained in Buenos Aires, along with its crew. | During an event for the 42nd anniversary of the naval force, Ortega repudiated the Argentinian government for kidnapping Venezuelan brothers and sisters, only because the White House ordered it. | "They have kidnapped 11, 12 Venezuelan brothers because that is how the Yankees ordered it from Washington, and they wash their hands saying that it is a matter of justice," Ortega sa…
(2022-08-17). SouthFront Team Calls On Its Constant Supporters. southfront.org The SouthFront Team appeals to its constant supporters!: | SF continues fierce struggle against our ill-wishers who periodically block the ways to donate funds to SF. Despite the tief pressure, they have not succeed to stop the activities of our community. We always find the ways out. | The SouthFront Team calls on our constant supporters to write us to info@southfront.org and southfront@list.ru to get up-to-date information on available ways to support our work by your donations.
(2022-08-17). Lawfare as an Imperialist Weapon: The Case of the Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón — Aug 16, 2022 | The subject relayed in the title is becoming more and more complicated. The Argentine "justice" system, through the actions of the federal judge of Lomas de Zamora, Federico Villena, and Federal Attorney Cecilia Incardona, is determined to retain the EMTRASUR plane and its crew in Argentina even at the price of violating the fundamentals of law (such as the presumption of innocence) to comply with the seizure order issued by US authorities. In this situation, the Argentine government can do very little now—I insist on now. If it had acted more quickly, as soon as the p…
(2022-08-17). The Huge Pay Gaps at Low-Wage Federal Contractors. inequality.org
(2022-08-17). The Common Medications That Make It Hard for Your Body to Cope With Heat Waves. scheerpost.com 
Some pills for common ailments can prove dangerous during a heat wave. [ By Mitchell Beer | Several common over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl, as well as prescription medications for many common ailments, may increase the health threat of heat waves by affecting the body's ability to maintain a safe temperature. | "The drugs may interfere with the body's internal thermostat or impair sweating,…
(2022-08-17). Puerto Rico's Colonial Government Collapses. orinocotribune.com By José (Papo) Coss — Aug 12, 2022 | For the first time in its history, the people of Puerto Rico are seeing the total collapse of the island's colonial administration, mainly due to the open corruption of the two traditional parties, both of which promote integration into the United States and/or the permanence of the colonial regime. | At the moment, all basic public services such as health, education, housing, and security are practically dismantled, impoverishing the majority of the population, despite the funds allocated by the US authorities. Public funds are diverted to fraudulent corporations, contr…
(2022-08-17). Nichelle Nichols: aiming for the stars. iacenter.org By Mumia Abu-Jamal August 10, 2022 Almost nine decades ago, a few years shy of a century, in fact, a Black girl was born in Robbins, Illinois. The year: 1932. That girl was actor Nichelle Nichols, who blazed to television fame in the series, "Star Trek," which debuted in 1966. She played the role of Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, the communications officer for the Starship Enterprise. An actor, singer and dancer, she was discovered by the legendary jazz and big-band composer Duke Ellington. Her stunning beauty and dancer's carriage struck young boys and also inspired many young girls who aspired to a life on the stage.
(2022-08-17). Welcome To The New Home For Unauthorized Disclosure. thedissenter.org
(2022-08-17). How Restricting Reproductive Rights Hurts People with Disabilities: A Review of Research Findings. cepr.net This article documents the prevalence of disability among women of reproductive age by state, disability status, type of disability, and income.
(2022-08-17). PSUV Bases to Elect Grassroots Speakers Starting This Weekend. orinocotribune.com In its weekly meeting, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) reviewed and defined organizational strategies for the profound renewal of grassroots leadership and support for the plans of the National Executive, such as the 1àó10 plan for Good Government, reported its President Nicolás Maduro. | "We have reviewed three lines of deep action and the renewal of grassroots leadership, which are a priority within the 3R.Nets," Maduro said. | The lines are: | ‚Ä¢ First: The 1àó10 plan for Good Government and the PSUV as the ruling party "and all the events that this implies, of cri…
(2022-08-17). Minneapolis Trader Joe's workers win union election. liberationnews.org 
The workers overwhelmingly voted in favor of unionizing by a margin of 55 to 5.
(2022-08-17). Pro-Palestine activists demonstrate outside Sen. Shaheen's Manchester, NH office. liberationnews.org 
Two dozen people gathered in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire on Aug. 13 for a speak-out to express solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine.
(2022-08-17). Community demands justice in police killing of Black, 64-year-old grandmother. liberationnews.org 
Madeline Miller was killed by Flossmoor police on July 10 while having a mental health crisis.
(2022-08-17). Chicago activists demand justice as killer cop returns to work after 20-day suspension. liberationnews.org 
Despite Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommending Solano be fired for the fatal shooting of Alvarez on March 31, 2021, Police Superintendent David Brown disagreed with the punishment.
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic research shows bebtelovimab to be a reliable option for treating COVID-19 in era of BA.2, other subvariants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers say the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab, already authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use on the omicron variant of COVID-19, is a reliable option to treat BA.2 and other COVID-19 subvariants. The findings of their multisite, retrospective study involving 3,607 high-risk patients appear in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. "This study gives us confidence that bebtelovimab is reliable for the treatment of high-risk patients during this omicron…
(2022-08-17). Raeisi congratulates Indonesia on Independence Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi congratulated his Indonesian counterpart on Independence Day of Indonesia and expressed hope for further strengthening of relations between the two countries.
(2022-08-17). SNSC to review possible agreement in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that the SNSC will review the possible agreement and then report the opinion to the Parliament.
(2022-08-17). Saturday 8/27: Yard Sale for Reparations Fundraiser. indybay.org Seminary Ave at Camden St, East Oakland, CA 94605…
(2022-08-17). Hallan muerto a periodista mexicano en el estado de Sonora. telesurtv.net Según la organización Artículo 19 al menos 14 periodistas han sido asesinados en México durante el 2022.
(2022-08-17). Unidad cuatro de la termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos sincronizó al SEN. cubadebate.cu La unidad cuatro de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de la provincia de Cienfuegos, sincronizó al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) a las 20: 14 horas de este martes, luego de un necesario mantenimiento de 15 días. Tras la reciente entrada al SEN están aumentando la carga para llegar a los 120 megawatt.
(2022-08-17). Progressives Accuse Dan Goldman of Trying to 'Buy a Seat in Congress' in New York. commondreams.org In a recent poll, Goldman had the support of 22% of respondents in New York's 10th District, while progressive assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou had 17%.
(2022-08-17). Iran inks deal on creating international transport corridor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan signed the final additional protocol and agreement to establish an international transport and transit corridor under Ashgabat Agreement.
(2022-08-17). Massive explosions heard at US military base in NE Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Media sources reported on Wednesday that the sound of massive explosions was heard in the Americans' base near the Al Jabseh oil field of Syria.
(2022-08-17). Iran interaction policy with Taliban based on backing Afghans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi said that Iran's interaction policy with the Taliban is based on supporting the Afghan people.
(2022-08-17). Saturday 8/20: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Going Home" indybay.org
(2022-08-17). Conoce algunas obras de Carlos Cruz Diez que engalanan al mundo. telesurtv.net En su obra, el venezolano Carlos Cruz Diez asomó la posibilidad del arte a través del movimiento, convirtiéndolo en referente del cinetismo mundial.
(2022-08-17). A Pox on the House of Profit, the United Disease States of America…….but Wage Earners Can. indybay.org Wage earners have the power to remove the pox on the nation…
(2022-08-17). Wall Street rises as economic and financial problems mount. wsws.org While the Fed may pull back on the interest rate hikes at its meeting in September, several officials have made it clear that the central bank is far from done in its drive to ensure that a wages movement by the working class in response to price hikes is suppressed.
(2022-08-17). Muscat-Ahvaz direct flight to be launched soon: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Shahla Amouri, the chairwoman of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday that the Muscat-Ahvaz direct flight will be launched in the coming months.
(2022-08-17). Coming Together to Save Earth Could Be the Best Project Ever Undertaken by the Human Species. commondreams.org A redistribution of wealth and localization of power can only come through bottom-up initiatives in which individual leaders see their work connecting with others as part of a larger transformation.
(2022-08-17). What parents should know about parechovirus in children, babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory, asking clinicians and public health departments to be on the lookout for infants with parechovirus infections. This follows reports of infections in newborns and young infants in multiple states. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, says while some people may just be hearing about parechovirus, they are a group of viruses that are fairly common in childhood. Watch: Dr….
(2022-08-17). Fossil reveals earliest evidence of birds eating fruit and dispersing seeds. ecns.cn Research reveals that the earliest-known fruit-eater was an early bird called Jeholornis that lived 120 million years ago, and it may have helped contribute to the spread of the plants that dominate the world today.
(2022-08-17). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Before kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic Pediatric Infectious Diseases expert, says everyone 6 months of age and older is now eligible for an authorized COVID-19 vaccination. With vaccines becoming widely available for school-aged children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance for schools that shifts the focus from restrictive measures, like quarantine and social…
(2022-08-17). No More Kaiser Suicides! NUHW Members Strike Kaiser Health System. indybay.org Two thousand Kaiser NUHW healthcare workers went on an indefinite strike on August 15, 2022 for proper staffing and compensation to keep healthcare professionals on the jobs. As a result of a lack of proper staffing, Members and patients at Kaisers have committed suicide. Clinicians…
(2022-08-17). Servicio de seguridad ruso desmantela célula terrorista en Crimea. telesurtv.net Pertenecía al movimiento Hizb ut-Tahrir, que busca derrocar Gobiernos no musulmanes. Sus integrantes recibían órdenes desde Ucrania.
(2022-08-17). Multiple bomb, arson attacks rock Thailand's south. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people.
(2022-08-17). Saturday 9/10: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Beyond Money – A Postcapitalist Strategy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the the online invite.
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate announces second cohort of AI startups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its second cohort of health tech startups, including national and international businesses. The program will help seven companies develop and validate their artificial intelligence-driven health care products or solutions and advance their business plans. The immersive, 20-week program offers participants access to Mayo Clinic experts in regulatory, clinical, technology and business domains with a focus on AI model validation and clinical readiness. Technology experts from Google and…
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Fueling the young athlete. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to sports and activities, what a child eats can affect performance. Sports nutrition focuses on not only on good eating habits, but also on what an athlete might need before exercising and after as a part of recovery. Of course, sports nutrition goes beyond simply what you eat. When you eat is important, too. Understanding the right balance and timing of taking in carbohydrates, proteins and hydration can help athletes play their…
(2022-08-17). Seattle City Council repeals $4 hazard pay for grocery workers. wsws.org The decision is driven by the nationwide campaign to rip up the last public health measures implemented during the pandemic, and to suppress rising wages.
(2022-08-17). China to develop world's first remote sensing satellite for health research. ecns.cn The world's first remote sensing satellite designed for health research has been approved for development, and it is expected to be delivered in August 2023 and launched before October in China.
(2022-08-17). Rusia denuncia que Occidente culpa a Moscú sobre situación en Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Rusia y Ucrania se vuelven a acusar mutuamente de más ataques alrededor de la central nuclear de Zaporiyia.
(2022-08-17). El tiempo: Lluvias y tormentas eléctricas en la tarde en gran parte del archipiélago. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la tarde con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en la región occidental y en localidades del interior y sur desde Villa Clara y Cienfuegos hasta Santiago de Cuba, los que serán aislados en el resto del archipiélago.
(2022-08-17). Transit of over 591k tons of goods from border in Kermanshah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Parvizkhan border in Iran has registered the transit of 591,992 tons of goods in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), as compared to the same period last year, an official said.
(2022-08-17). Iran, Pakistan to boost trade cooperation: road minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi said that Iran and Pakistan will witness a development in trade relations with the implementation of the clearing mechanism.
(2022-08-17). Damascus Denies Holding Missing American Journalist, Sets Conditions For Talks With Washington. southfront.org 
Austin Tice. Via Twitter. | On August 17, the Syrian government officially denied kidnapping or arresting any US citizen, including missing journalist Austin Tice. | In a statement, Syria's Foreign Ministry addressed President Biden's claim last week that Tice is being held by the Syrian government, calling it "invalid accusations against the Syrian government of kidnapping or arresting US citizens, among them Austin Tice, a service member in the US Army." It added that Tice and others had entered illegally."
(2022-08-17). Changtai Yangtze River Bridge under construction in Jiangsu. ecns.cn The Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, which connects the cities of Changzhou and Taixing, is 10.03 kilometers long in Jiangsu Province.
(2022-08-17). China anuncia asistencia a maniobras militares rusas. telesurtv.net Sucede en medio de la creciente tensión en la región china de Taiwán y la prolongación del conflicto en Ucrania.
(2022-08-17). Rusia acusa a EE.UU. de implicar a Latinoamérica en conflictos. telesurtv.net Así trascendió durante la apertura de la Conferencia de Moscú sobre Seguridad Internacional, inaugurada por V. Putin.
(2022-08-17). Convocan a los escritores cubanos a participar en el Premio Nacional de Poesía Adelaida del Mármol. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nacional de Poesía Adelaida del Mármol convoca a su XX edición, organizado por el Centro para la Promoción y Desarrollo de la Literatura Pedro Ortiz Domínguez, el Centro Provincial del Libro y la Literatura, y el sello Ediciones Holguín. Pueden participar todos los escritores cubanos con un libro inédito de tema libre y extensión comprendida entre 60 y 80 cuartillas…
(2022-08-17). México pedirá apoyo a empresas extranjeras para rescatar a mineros. telesurtv.net "La consulta se hará a petición de los familiares de los mineros que permanecen atrapados", expuso la titular de Protección Civil.
(2022-08-17). Sunday 9/25: Fall Harvest Festival. indybay.org The Farm, UC Santa Cruz | Directions: agroecology.ucsc.edu/visit/directions.html…
(2022-08-17). Minimum income requirements continue to exclude the poor from affordable housing projects. indybay.org Public Housing Is Being Privatized By So-Called Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers, And Turned Into So-Called Affordable Housing Projects That Exclude The Poorest Of The Poor With Minimum Income Requirements!
(2022-08-17). Armed guards assault Parker Community School, fired educators speak out. indybay.org On August 4, untrained, unlicensed, third-party security providers contracted by OUSD violently assaulted parents and community members at Parker School, injuring at least 11 people and sending four to the ER.
(2022-08-17). The Very Strong People Can Defeat the Corporate Jerks. commondreams.org It gets little national media attention, but regular grassroots communities and coalitions are mounting—and winning—such gutsy fights against corporate exploiters all across America…
(2022-08-17). Marrero Cruz: La adaptación al cambio climático es cuestión de supervivencia. cubadebate.cu "Ratificamos la decisión de no escatimar esfuerzos en la lucha contra el cambio climático y por el desarrollo de nuestros países". Así afirmó el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, al intervenir en el diálogo de alto nivel de la Primera Reunión Regional de Jefes de Gobierno del Caribe, cita que se extenderá hasta el próximo día 18.
(2022-08-17). Iglesia destaca avances entre Gobierno e indígenas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Conferencia Episcopal resalta voluntad de diálogo de los representantes del Ejecutivo y las organizaciones que convocaron al paro.
(2022-08-17). Yash Kilam: Teenage humanitarian advocates for those with disabilities. indybay.org While most 16-year-olds are focused on learning to drive and sleeping in on summer mornings, Yash Kilam of Fremont, California is keeping his full attention on helping others.
(2022-08-17). Chinese FM holds phone talk with Chilean counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone talk with his Chilean counterpart Antonia Urrejola on Tuesday at the latter's request.
(2022-08-17). Xi expresses full confidence in revitalization of China's northeast region. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has expressed full confidence in the revitalization of China's northeast region.
(2022-08-17). 5G tech enables comprehensive digital transformation. ecns.cn China has been expanding its 5G infrastructure at a rapid pace, utilizing the next-generation wireless technology to facilitate the digitalization of different sectors of the country.
(2022-08-17). Prominent Syria Opposition Leader Assassinated In Daraa. southfront.org 
Syrian sheikh and opposition leader Fadi al-Asimy. Via Twitter. | On August 16, prominent sheikh and opposition leader Fadi al-Asimy was assassinated in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa. | Al-Asimy was reportedly shot and killed by a squad of assassins who were moving in a car and a motorcycle near a fuel station located in the outskirts of the town of Dael in the northern Daraa countryside. The assassins managed to flee the scene. | Opposition activists in Daraa accused t…
(2022-08-17). Saturday 8/27: Fighting for Our Lives: An Action Conference on Reproductive Justice. indybay.org via zoom…
(2022-08-17). Envoy hits back as U.S. 'slings mud' at China after Pelosi's Taiwan trip. ecns.cn The remarks were made by Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang when he met a group of U.S. media representatives in Washington on Tuesday, two weeks after Pelosi's provocative trip to Taiwan despite strong opposition from China.
(2022-08-17). FIFA, Brasil y Argentina acuerdan no terminar partido pendiente. telesurtv.net El 25 por ciento de la suma que deben abonar ambas federaciones, será donado directamente por la AFA a la OMS.
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits of blueberries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Often labeled a superfood, blueberries are bursting with vitamins and minerals ‚îÄ many of which are classified as antioxidants. Much of the power of this little berry lies in its color. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/bouLJ1JTHyE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-16). Chinese premier urges economic powerhouses to consolidate recovery. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called for efforts in the country's economic powerhouses to take their due responsibilities in consolidating economic recovery.
(2022-08-17). Presidente Maduro condecora brigada por combatir incendio en Cuba. telesurtv.net El reconocimiento reivindica el mérito sobresaliente de especialistas y técnicos que, desde el 7 de agosto, se mantenían prestando servicio en la provincia de Matanzas.
(2022-08-17). Mercado cambiario, un camino por recorrer. cubadebate.cu El mercado cambiario es el espacio donde se compran y venden divisas lo que permite conectar la moneda nacional y las monedas extranjeras. El precio mediante el cual se adquieren las divisas es lo que se conoce como tasa de cambio. La política cambiaria tiene como propósito principal influir sobre este precio y su estabilización en función de los objetivos de desarrollo económico.
(2022-08-17). Joint Economic Commission of Iran, Pakistan kicks off. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The 21st meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan began on Wednesday morning in Islamabad, Pakistan.
(2022-08-17). Trabajadores venezolanos marchan en apoyo al presidente Maduro. telesurtv.net La movilización celebra conquistas sociales, económicas y laborales de la Revolución Bolivariana en medio del ilegal bloqueo impuesto por EE.UU.
(2022-08-17). Wednesday 9/7: Biodiversity Trivia Night (Virtual). indybay.org Online Event. Register here: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO6vqzkoEt1vSNuni_QNXrSJRDDtcMGP…
(2022-08-17). Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación máxima de 550 MW en el horario diurno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu Se estima una afectación máxima de 550 MW en el horario diurno. Se encuentran fuera de servicio por averías las unidades 5, 6, 7 y 8 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad de la CTE Otto Parellada, la unidad 4 de la CTE Nuevitas y las unidades 1 y 2 de la CTE Felton. Se mantienen las limitaciones en la generación térmica (455 MW).
(2022-08-17). Presidente peruano mantiene encuentros con movimientos sociales. telesurtv.net El presidente Castillo niega todo cargo de corrupción en su contra y pide el apoyo de organizaciones sociales contra ataques en su contra.
(2022-08-17). Sunday 8/28: Cuba Film Festival Fundraiser. indybay.org 2969 Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2022-08-17). Movimiento de Víctimas en El Salvador rechaza detenciones. telesurtv.net Los familiares de las víctimas exigieron la reparación del daño causado a capturados sin vínculos delincuenciales.
(2022-08-17). Bronze beast with wings unearthed at Sanxingdui Ruins site. ecns.cn This is the first time such an unusual mythical beast bronze has been found at Sanxingdui. The little mythical beast was found on the top of a bronze statue in the No. 8 sacrificial pit.
(2022-08-17). Mujeres al Sur: Originarias (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Ya está aquí el décimo tercer episodio del podcast cubano-argentino Mujeres al Sur. Está hecho con voces y sonidos característicos de algunos pueblos originarios de América Latina y dedicado a las mujeres de esas comunidades.
(2022-08-17). Envíanos una foto dedicada a las mujeres cubanas. cubadebate.cu 🎶 🎼 "Me han estremecido un montón de mujeres/Mujeres de fuego, mujeres de nieve", así canta Silvio Rodríguez en una de sus canciones. 📷 Esta semana La Tira de los lectores quiere resaltar a las mujeres cubanas, en ocasión de cumplirse un nuevo aniversario de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas.
(2022-08-17). Drs. Julie Louise Gerberding, Martine Rothblatt to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Martine Rothblatt, Ph.D., chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: UTHR), were elected by the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees as public trustees at its quarterly meeting on Aug. 12. They will join the Board of Trustees effective Nov. 10. "Drs. Gerberding and Rothblatt are two of the most insightful, creative and innovative leaders in health…
(2022-08-17). Lotus flowers draw visits to Zizhuyuan Park. ecns.cn Tourists take boat to appreciate lotus flowers at Zizhuyuan (Purple Bamboo)Park in Beijing, Aug. 17, 2022. Visitors can enjoy a close look at the flowers by riding a boat in the ponds during the summer season.
(2022-08-17). Denuncian una nueva prueba de misiles por Corea del Norte. telesurtv.net Este sería el primer lanzamiento de misiles de crucero por parte de Corea del Norte desde el pasado enero.
(2022-08-17). The Struggle to Survive: Energy, Genocide and the Targeting of Leonard Peltier. indybay.org The genocide of Native people by the United States government was carried out by murder, removal of children to boarding schools and foster homes, exploitation of energy resources, sterilization of women,and forced relocation. Cultural genocide was also carried out by missionaries and churches.
(2022-08-17). Estos son los ganadores del concurso por el aniversario de Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu El pasado 28 de julio, Cubadebate de conjunto con los servicios entuMovil de la División Habana de Desoft convocaron a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a un concurso donde sus participantes podrían demostrar sus conocimientos sobre nuestro sitio web. Se recibieron un total de 1293 SMS. Muchas felicidades a todos los ganadores.
(2022-08-17). If all red lines met, Iran to be ready for final agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that if all Iran's red lines are observed, the country will be ready for the final agreement.
(2022-08-17). Arranca oficialmente la campaña electoral en Brasil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Tribunal Superior Electoral un total de 12 candidatos presidenciales presentarán sus proyectos a más de 156 millones de electores.
(2022-08-17). Reportan 300 personas desplazadas tras enfrentamientos armados en Almaguer, Colombia. telesurtv.net Los enfrentamientos armados se han extendido en las veredas de El Chilco, Pitayas, El Garbanzal, Casa Blanca, Higuerillos, El Silencio, La Tarabita y La Honda.
(2022-08-17). Maduro entrega reconocimiento a los bomberos que apoyaron en la extinción del incendio en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, reconoció la labor de los venezolanos que prestaron su apoyo a la extinción del incendio registrado en la Base de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Se le entregó de una réplica del sable victorioso de Carabobo e imposición de la Orden "Francisco de Miranda" al personal de bomberos de Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
(2022-08-17). Mesa de diálogo en Panamá se estanca pero siguen las negociaciones. telesurtv.net Fue instalada como respuesta a las protestas que durante los dos últimos meses han tenido lugar en el país istmeño.
(2022-08-17). Twenty years ago, Nigerian women took over ChevronTexaco and won concession. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead August 11, 2022 The following article first appeared on workers.org in two parts, dated Aug. 1 and 8, 2002. In honor of Black August founded in 1979, WW is reprinting slightly edited versions of both articles which can also be found in "Marxism, Reparations and the Black Freedom Struggle" on workers.org/book/marxism-reparations-and-the-black-freedom-struggle/. Nigerian women protest in Escravos, near Lagos, against ChevronTexaco in July 2002.Credit: Environmental Justice Atlas The quest for reparations by nationally oppressed peoples worldwide takes many forms. But the basis for this fundament…
(2022-08-17). España: Incendios forestales han afectado unas 11 mil hectáreas en solo tres días. cubadebate.cu Tres incendios forestales activos en la Comunidad Valenciana de España han quemado alrededor de 11.000 hectáreas en tres días, según comunicaron este martes fuentes nacionales ibéricas.
(2022-08-17). Majority of Hong Kong residents in Greater Bay Area satisfied with living conditions: survey. ecns.cn More than half of Hong Kong residents living in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are satisfied with their living conditions, according to research conducted by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) on talent flow in the area over the past years.
(2022-08-17). Iran wrestlers grab 4 medals in U20 World Championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iranian freestyle wrestlers have scooped one gold and three bronze medals in the U20 World Championships.
(2022-08-17). Trece semanas consecutivas sin fallecidos por COVID-19 en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el Palacio de la Revolución sesionó este martes la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo del Gobierno, encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, donde se da seguimiento cada semana a la situación epidemiológica del país.
(2022-08-17). Kuwait upgrades ties with Iran in broader thaw. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — After six years of continued absence, Kuwaiti has sent an ambassador to Iran in a move that has been widely seen as the beginning of a thaw in broader Iran-Arab relations.
(2022-08-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, August 17.
(2022-08-17). En Matanzas: Seguir trabajando sin pausa y con rigor. cubadebate.cu En una jornada que analizó —y lo está haciendo con frecuencia diaria— la situación de la zona siniestrada, y en cuyo escenario trabajan sin descanso múltiples fuerzas, se supo que los trabajadores y especialistas de Cupet (Unión Cuba Petróleo) han estado enfrascados en precisar cada afectación del terreno dañado por el incendio de grandes proporciones.
(2022-08-17). Gen. Bagheri hails development of IRGC navy in recent yrs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that IRGC Navy have made remarkable developments in the last decades, especially in last four years.
(2022-08-17). China's ongoing plateau scientific survey steadily fruitful. ecns.cn A plateau lake, located in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, was recently found to have witnessed a rise in water levels between 2016 and 2022, with its elevation increasing by about one meter.
(2022-08-17). Taliban ex-member found dead in Herat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Afghanistan's ministry of defense on Monday announced that Maulavi Mahdi, one of the senior officials that was separated from the Taliban, was killed in Herat province.
(2022-08-17). Opportunity instead of crises and End this madness! indybay.org Almost no one asks what an economic policy looks like that no longer subordinates everything to economic growth: How to reduce the debt mountain to a reasonable level without GDP growth? How can pensions be secured without GDP growth and how can sufficient gainful employment be guaranteed?>
(2022-08-17). China sees strongest regional heatwaves since 1961. ecns.cn The comprehensive intensity of the regional heatwaves that have hit China since June 13 is the strongest since 1961 when the country started to keep complete meteorological records.
(2022-08-17). Two recent papers further confirm natural origin of SARS-CoV-2 virus. wsws.org There is further scientific evidence that the claims that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese lab are completely baseless.
(2022-08-17). Comunidad del Caribe inicia debates sobre cambio climático en Bahamas. telesurtv.net Sesiona en Nassau, capital de las Bahamas, la Primera Reunión Regional de Jefes de Gobierno de la Caricom.
(2022-08-17). Michigan Medicine nurses' union blocks strike action with unfair labor practice filings. wsws.org In its latest effort to block strike action by 6,200 Michigan Medicine nurses, who have been working without a contract since July 1, the MNA-UMPNC has filed an unfair labor practices charge and a supporting lawsuit against the University of Michigan.
(2022-08-17). Sunday 8/28: Protect Juristac Gilroy Info and Action Prep Day. indybay.org Gilroy Center for the Arts/Gilroy Arts Alliance | 7341 Monterey St., Gilroy…
(2022-08-17). Fuerzas israelíes arrestan a 38 palestinos en Gaza y Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Durante julio pasado las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes arrestaron a 375 palestinos, entre los que se encontraban 28 niños y dos mujeres.
(2022-08-17). Teach-in People's Assembly (focus climate crisis). indybay.org Are you concerned about the future of the planet and all life on it? are you concerned about the IRA? you are invited to a free Teach-in on People's Assembly Saturday September 10th, from 1 to 3pm PST on zoom. Local Celebrities, Alycee Lane, & Jeremy Lent (authors) will be presenting as well as Yusra Bitar & Derek Seidman of littlesis. This Teach-in is free and open to the public…
(2022-08-17). The U.S. empire's undignified exit from Afghanistan—one year later. peoplesworld.org 
Empires advance and empires retreat, though not in circumstances of their own choosing—to paraphrase Karl Marx—and certainly never smoothly or without upending entire regions, countries, and societies in their wake. With this in mind, what unfolded in Afghanistan a year ago with the panicked withdrawal of U.S. forces to end Washington and its allies' 20-year …
(2022-08-17). Nuevo mercado cambiario: øCómo se han implementado las resoluciones del BCC? cubadebate.cu El 4 de agosto entraron en vigor las resoluciones del Banco Central de Cuba relacionadas con el nuevo mercado cambiario para el sector no estatal y las personas naturales. Para conocer sobre cómo se han implementado y qué impacto han tenido estas resoluciones en la población, Cubadebate recorrió sucursales del Banco Metropolitano en La Habana Vieja, y el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí.
(2022-08-17). Movimiento indígena y Gobierno de Ecuador retoman diálogo. telesurtv.net El diálogo se reanudará con la mesa de Fomento Productivo y la mediación de la Conferencia Episcopal Ecuatoriana.
(2022-08-17). Embajador argentino reconoce secuestro del avión venezolano. telesurtv.net El embajador de Argentina, Oscar Laborde, aseguró que las relaciones bilaterales entre Venezuela y Argentina no se han dañado pese al incidente.
(2022-08-17). Combating right-wing threats a key theme at Pride@Work convention. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Combating threats to their freedoms to marry who they want, to accept jobs without fear of being fired for being gay, or of being the target of "social issue" campaigns around such schemes as "Don't say gay" laws will be key issues at the AFL-CIO's Pride@Work convention in downtown Minneapolis. The convention will run from …
(2022-08-17). Juramentan al nuevo presidente del tribunal electoral de Brasil. telesurtv.net Alexandre de Moraes validó el sistema electoral de Brasil y el uso de las urnas electrónicas, uno de los elementos más criticados por el candidato Jair Bolsonaro.
(2022-08-17). Big issues on JCPOA revival largely settled. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — US State Department spokesman Ned Price said that the big issues on the JCPOA revival have been largely settled.
(2022-08-17). Travel chaos in London as fire breaks out at Bridge. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Huge blaze at London Bridge has caused travel chaos in the UK capital which has forced the major capital station to close down.
(2022-08-17). Incendios afectan a 11.000 hectáreas en tres días en España. telesurtv.net El incendio que inició el pasado sábado en el municipio Vall d'Ebo de Alicante ha arrasado más de 9. 0 hectáreas.
(2022-08-17). Siria y Líbano acuerdan garantizar retorno seguro de refugiados. telesurtv.net Siria ha priorizado la rehabilitación de la infraestructura en las regiones donde el Ejército Árabe tiene el control.
(2022-08-17). Kaiser striking mental health workers speak out against poor conditions. wsws.org Kaiser Permanente mental health workers speak out about long wait times for patients and poor staffing.
(2022-08-17). Sunday 8/21: Open House at Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-08-17). What the detection of poliovirus in sewer systems in London, New York City means. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is caused by the poliovirus. The contagious virus can infect a person's spinal cord and cause paralysis. The virus has been detected in the sewers of London, and in sewer systems in New York, including New York City. Health officials are urging unvaccinated residents in those communities to get immunized or get boosters if already vaccinated."The single case that we have in the U.S. appears to be vaccine strain polio…
(2022-08-17). Informe revela violaciones colectivas de 52 mujeres en Haití. telesurtv.net Ocurrió durante las pugnas armadas entre pandillas en Cité Soleil, en julio pasado. Entre las víctimas hay una menor de edad.
(2022-08-17). 204 Covid patients discharged from first makeshift hospital in Sanya. ecns.cn A total of 204 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the first makeshift hospital in Sanya, south China's Hainan, as of Tuesday.
(2022-08-17). Venezuela apoyará reconstrucción de base petrolera en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Nicolás Maduro afirmó que Cuba no quedará solo bajo ninguna circunstancia, pues siempre contará con el apoyo de los pueblos del mundo.
(2022-08-17). Cuba reporta 72 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 16 de agosto, Cuba reportó 72 casos positivos a la covid-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas . Se encuentran ingresados un total de 597 pacientes, sospechosos 247 y confirmados activos 350.
(2022-08-17). Allanan vivienda del exministro paraguayo, Arnaldo Giuzzio. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía investiga los presuntos vínculos de Arnaldo Giuzzio durante su gestión con el narcotraficante brasileño Marcus Vinicius Espíndola Marques de Padua.
(2022-08-17). Aprueban quinta prorroga del estado de excepción en El Salvador. telesurtv.net La ampliación del estado de excepción fue aprobada a pesar de las denuncias de organizaciones defensoras de DD. HH. sobre las detenciones arbitrarias.
(2022-08-17). Naciones Unidas aborda crisis de migrantes rohinyá en Bangladés. telesurtv.net Los campamentos que albergan a refugiados rohinyá que huyeron de Myanmar hace cinco años fueron visitados por la delegación de la ONU.
(2022-08-17). Bakhti becomes Iran's first woman to win medal in epee. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Azam Bakhti became the first Iranian woman to win a medal in epee.
(2022-08-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, August 17.
(2022-08-17). Tàºrkiye e Israel volverán a nombrar embajadores. telesurtv.net Ambas naciones dan los primeros pasos para normalizar sus relaciones.
(2022-08-17). Centrales obreras argentinas se movilizarán contra la especulación. telesurtv.net Las organizaciones sociales y de trabajadores también se movilizarán para denunciar a los sectores que buscan desestabilizar al Gobierno del país.
(2022-08-17). Colombia da el beneplácito a embajador designado por Venezuela. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano señaló que es un "momento histórico que marca una nueva etapa en las relaciones diplomáticas".
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits of being in nature. And don't be surprised at your next doctor's visit when you get a prescription for parks instead of pills. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L4z4-rhGrWY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2022-08-17). Reino Unido registra la inflación más alta en 40 años. telesurtv.net El Banco de Inglaterra señaló que la inflación podría superar en octubre el 13 por ciento, cuando se prevén aumentos en los precios de la energía.
(2022-08-17). China to regulate mystery box sales. ecns.cn The Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation on Tuesday publicly solicited opinions on a draft document guiding the business of mystery boxes, which don't allow buyers to see what's inside, aiming to formulate regulations on content, form, and sales target.
(2022-08-17). Iran ease past Kuwait at Asian U18 Volleyball Championship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The national Iranian U18 volleyball team proved to be too strong for neighboring Kuwait in the Asian U18 Volleyball Championship on Wednesday.
(2022-08-17). Don't Weaken the Climate Deal with Gift to Big Oil. commondreams.org 'Permitting Reform': The American Petroleum Institute (API) leaked a summary of their plan and draft bill text.
(2022-08-17). Iranian intelligence forces arrest an international terrorist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The Ministry of Information said Wednesday that one of the most experienced and dangerous terrorists who carried out criminal acts in Syria was arrested and is now in custody.
(2022-08-17). Ecuador llega a los 19 casos de la viruela del mono. telesurtv.net Fueron reportados tres casos en la provincia de Azuay, uno en Cañar, tres en El Oro, cuatro en Guayas, uno en Los Ríos, cinco en Pichincha y dos en Santa Elena…
(2022-08-17). China-Mongolia border port sees cargo volume rise. ecns.cn As of Monday, Erenhot, the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border, had logged over 1 million tonnes of cargo transported by inbound China-Europe freight trains this year, reaching the figure nearly one month earlier compared with 2021.
(2022-08-17). Iranian nation not to forget US enmity, crimes, hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Iran Parliament Speaker said that the Iranian nation will never forget the enmity, breach of promise, crime, and interference of foreign powers, especially the US.
(2022-08-17). High temperature brings drought in flood season in Chongqing. ecns.cn The Yangtze River bed in Chongqing is exposed due to drought, Aug. 17, 2022.
(2022-08-17). Presidente venezolano recibe cartas credenciales de embajadores. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano había recibido el pasado lunes en Casa Amarilla a los nuevos representantes de las cinco naciones.
(2022-08-17). California poised to celebrate 2022 International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Together, we will call for the Great State of California to stand in solidarity with H. Res 615. People of African descent and friends across the diaspora stand against systemic racism and supports the transformational agenda for racial justice and equality as identified in the Systemic Racism Report, and implemented through the subsequent Human Rights Council Resolution and the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
(2022-08-17). For first time ever, corporate stock buyback manipulation will be taxed. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (AP)—Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their newly signed legislation addressing climate change and health care: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable. Under the bill President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday, companies will face a new 1% excise tax on purchases …
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases physician, says if you have a preteen, make sure he or she gets vaccinated for HPV now. It could prevent your child from getting cancer later in life.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ORgl35BN8f4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-08-17). China strategic ally of Iran: Advisor to Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Advisor to Iran's Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati in a meeting with the Chinese envoy to Tehran said that China is a strategic ally of Iran.
(2022-08-17). Fishing boats set sail as summer ban ends. ecns.cn Local fishermen began their fishing work as a three-and-a-half-month seasonal fishing ban was lifted in South China Sea on Tuesday.
(2022-08-17). Revelations about secret ministerial posts show resort to dictatorial powers in Australia. wsws.org What has emerged so far reveals how quickly not just Morrison but other senior figures, the governor-general, and Labor Party state and territory leaders adopted sweeping authoritarian measures amid mounting popular unrest as the global COVID-19 pandemic hit.
(2022-08-17). Chengdu launches 'sky museum' activity to introduce representative cultural relic. ecns.cn Flight EU2409 from Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan to Luoyang, capital of Henan Province, was turned into a temporary "sky museum" on Tuesday to introduce the cultural Golden Sun Bird relic, unearthed in the Jinsha Ruins.
(2022-08-17). American naval training aircraft crashes in Texas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — A Navy training aircraft crashed as it was approaching Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, the service announced Tuesday.
(2022-08-17). Who Fact Checks The Fact Checkers? (We Do). levernews.com This week, The Lever broke a story that brought critical attention to failings of the Washington Post's fact checking. Senior editor and reporter Andrew Perez fact checked…
(2022-08-17). Intelectuales quechuas celebrarán encuentro en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La cita pretende debatir, reflexionar e intercambiar ideas que contribuyan a la construcción del Estado Plurinacional y del Vivir Bien.
(2022-08-17). Shawn Fain: A longtime cog in the UAW bureaucracy's machine. wsws.org Fain has no fundamental differences with Curry. He has spent 20 years climbing up the ladder of the UAW apparatus, including the last 10 years as a top staffer at the union's national headquarters in Detroit.
(2022-08-17). Gobierno de China fortalece cooperación agrícola con àÅfrica. telesurtv.net La nación asiática constituye el segundo mayor destino de las exportaciones agrícolas africanas.
(2022-08-17). East China's Anhui mobilizes over 1.21 million people for drought relief. ecns.cn Over 1.21 million people have been mobilized and more than 760 million yuan (about $112 million) has been allocated for drought relief in 12 cities and 75 counties south of the Huaihe River in east China's Anhui Province.
(2022-08-17). Mayo Clinic announces a strategic collaboration for a new era of biomanufacturing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today announced a strategic collaboration in biomanufacturing to deliver novel biotherapeutics for rare and complex conditions. The collaboration brings together science, engineering and manufacturing to advance Mayo Clinic's vision of bringing new cures to clinical care. The focus will be on therapies derived from human sources known as biologics — cells, blood, enzymes, tissues, genes or genetically engineered cells — for use in medicines. Therapeutics based on biologics have the…
(2022-08-17). Blast targets mosque in Kabul, casualties reported. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Afghan media reported on Wednesday an explosion in a mosque in the capital Kabul which has reportedly left several worshippers martyred or injured.
(2022-08-17). American Airlines adquirirá aeronaves supersónicas capaces de transportar pasajeros dos veces más rápido que los aviones comerciales. cubadebate.cu American Airlines ha anunciado un acuerdo con el fabricante Boom Technology para adquirir 20 aviones supersónicos Overture, según un comunicado publicado este martes en la página web de la aerolínea estadounidense. Se espera que el Overture pueda transportar pasajeros dos veces más rápido que los aviones comerciales más veloces que se usan actualmente.
(2022-08-17). Amazon air freight workers stage walkout in California's Inland Empire in protest against low wages and lax safety. wsws.org The protest comes amid a rapidly-escalating growth of the class struggle, with Amazon and logistics workers increasingly joining other sections of workers protesting low pay and lack of safety at work.
(2022-08-17). Ministro de Defensa de Perú presenta renuncia al cargo. telesurtv.net El ahora extitular de Defensa enumeró una parte de los avances en las políticas sectoriales desarrolladas en su gestión.
(2022-08-17). Cuba permitirá inversión extranjera para promover el comercio. telesurtv.net La ministra del Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez aseguró que Cuba cuenta con las condiciones para acoger estas nuevas medidas.
(2022-08-17). Líder opositor rechaza resultados de las elecciones en Kenia. telesurtv.net Exprimer ministro Raila Odinga afirmó este martes que no reconocerá el triunfo de William Ruto y emprenderá acciones legales.
(2022-08-17). Los Hijos de Pandora: Una historia de familias, paternidad responsable y masculinidades en transformación. cubadebate.cu Una telenovela concluye y otra comienza a dar señales de vida; una vida relativamente corta, pero que promete ser intensa y cargada de emociones, historias cotidianas y actores de probado talento entregados a sus roles. Los Hijos de Pandora llegará el próximo 22 de agosto para contarnos la historia de Raydel y sus tres hermanos.
(2022-08-17). The University of Michigan downplays monkeypox pandemic in the lead-up to return to campuses. wsws.org The university administration is creating conditions for a massive outbreak of the second deadly disease to hit the campus.
(2022-08-17). Sindicato de transportistas llama a movilización contra la crisis en Haití. telesurtv.net Instan a los sindicatos a manifestarse contra la inseguridad y el alto costo de la vida.
(2022-08-17). Legal Agreement to Permanently Close Oil Wells, Restore Habitat in California's Carrizo Plain National Monument. indybay.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif., August 15, 2022 ― Conservation groups today announced a legal agreement securing the permanent closure and restoration of 11 long-dormant oil wells inside the Carrizo Plain National Monument, a unique landscape in central California famous for its vibrant springtime wildflower displays and rare wildlife.
(2022-08-17). Presentan en el Sábado del Libro texto dedicado a Alberto Luberta. cubadebate.cu Este 20 de agosto de 2022, en el espacio Sábado del Libro se presentará el título, Quien bien te quiere… Las tres grandes pasiones de Alberto Luberta, de Caridad Martínez González y Jorge Antonio Piñero (JAPE), publicado por la Editorial EnVivo.
(2022-08-17). Alistan nuevo ferry para servicios de cargas y pasajeros de la ruta Gerona-Batabanó (+Video). cubadebate.cu Brigadas de los Astilleros "CDC" en La Habana, alistan el nuevo ferry adquirido por Cuba para servicios de cargas y pasajeros en la ruta Gerona-Batabanó-Gerona. Al mismo tiempo, equipos especializados de obras Marítimas del Ministerio de la Construcción, asumen el dragado del canal que da acceso al Puerto de Batabanó, Mayabeque.
(2022-08-17). Viral: Un Airbus pasa rozando sobre la cabeza de turistas en Grecia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los turistas en una playa griega se sorprendieron cuando un avión aterrizó rozando sus cabezas. La aeronave de Wizz Air que volaba a baja altura pasó zumbando a un grupo de personas antes de tocar tierra en el aeropuerto Skiathos. El avión pasó a solo unos metros sobre el grupo de bañistas. El video se hizo viral en redes.
(2022-08-17). Iran ready for swift implementation of prisoner deal with US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kan'ani announced Iran's readiness to immediately implement the agreement with the United States on the prisoners.
(2022-08-17). Friday 9/16: BAILA! Community. Dance. Party. indybay.org 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2022-08-17). Timeline of Trump's Lies: The Mar-a-Lago Papers and 'Consciousness of Guilt'. commondreams.org Day after day in the unfolding Mar-a-Lago scandal, Trump's own words have added evidence of criminal wrongdoing that could cost him a lot more than money.
(2022-08-17). Michigan lifts "no contact" recommendation two weeks after spill of toxic chemicals into Huron River. wsws.org Residents have every right to remain skeptical about the investigation's results, especially given the record of the company responsible for the spill, as well as the role played by state officials in past water safety disasters.
(2022-08-17). Tunnel on Guiyang-Nanning high speed railway drilled through. ecns.cn The Jiuwandashan No. 4 tunnel on Guiyang-Nanning high speed railway is drilled through in Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2022.
(2022-08-17). Opposing unsealing of FBI affidavit, DoJ signals expanding state secrets investigation of Trump. wsws.org The government's filing underscored the unprecedented character of the crisis of the American political system, which shows no signs of abating.
(2022-08-17). UC Using CIA Methods at People's Park. indybay.org In 1975 The Church Committee discovered Operation Mockingbird a CIA program which attempted to manipulate domestic American news media for propaganda purposes. Almost years later U.C. is using the same technique to destroy Peoples Park.
(2022-08-17). Britain's strike wave escalates as millions push for action. wsws.org The growing mass movement brings the working class into a direct confrontation with trade unions working desperately to contain and sabotage their struggle and a Conservative government seeking to impose the full weight of the crisis on workers and their families by any means necessary, with the active collusion of the opposition Labour Party.
(2022-08-17). How the Public Purse Can Address Huge Pay Gaps for Low-Wage Workers at US Corporations. commondreams.org New federal contracting standards could incentivize corporations to narrow the economic divides that undermine employee morale and business effectiveness.
(2022-08-16). Russian-Backed Officials Say Ukraine Launched Strikes on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. news.antiwar.com A Moscow-installed official in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Oblast of Zaporizhzhia on Monday accused Ukraine of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and areas around the plant, The official said that Ukraine launched 25 strikes using US-provided M777 howitzers that and that some hit the ZNPP and Energodar, the city where the facility is located. The claim hasn't been confirmed, but the ZNPP has been the site of frequent shelling over the past few weeks. | Ukraine has accused Russia of shelling the ZNPP,…
(2022-08-16). China to take resolute measures to safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese spokesperson slams US Congress members' visit to Taiwan…
(2022-08-16). Missile attack reported on US military base in E Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — News sources on Monday night reported a missile attack on the US base in the Al Omar oil field located in eastern Syria's Deir ez-Zur.
(2022-08-16). US congressional delegation in Taiwan amid tense standoff with China. wsws.org China announced a new round of "combat readiness patrol and combat drills" on Monday as a US aircraft carrier battle group continues to patrol waters near Taiwan.
(2022-08-16). China imposes sanctions on seven Taiwanese officials: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — China has said it is blacklisting seven Taiwan officials over their alleged support for the self-ruled island's independence.
(2022-08-16). Russia is a Reliable Partner for Mali in All the Important Areas. journal-neo.org 
The recent successful tour of African countries by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visiting Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and Congo, as well as the conclusion of important strategic agreements by Russia with several African countries, have had a strong resonance in the international community. Among Western leaders, these developments have caused great concern and jealousy for …
(2022-08-16). Israeli Navy Attacks Palestinian Fishing Boats In Southern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli navy ships fired dozens of live rounds at Palestinian fishing boats near the Rafah shore, in the southern part of the besieged Gaza Strip. Media sources said the navy chased the boats and fired dozens of live rounds, forcing them to leave without being able to fish to provide for their …
(2022-08-16). After first blaming Palestinians, Israel admits killing 5 children. electronicintifada.net Children were at a cemetery when killed by an Israeli airstrike.
(2022-08-16). Nicaragua's top health advisor on confronting Covid: "the way to face this was to keep working" thegrayzone.com Max Blumenthal interviews Sonia Castro, lead advisor to the President of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, on the Sandinista government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Castro explains why, despite heavy criticism, her government did not follow World Health Organization guidance to lock down the population and instead kept schools and businesses open. She also discusses her government's guidance to prescribe off-patent early treatments against Covid and its ongoing, Cuban and Russian-assisted national vaccination campaign. This interview was conducted in Managua in February …
(2022-08-16). After nuking Japan, US gov't lied about radioactive fallout as civilians died. multipolarista.com After dropping two atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, US government officials lied to the media and Congress, claiming there was "no radioactive residue" in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, that civilians did not face "undue suffering," that it was "a very pleasant way to die."
(2022-08-16). Colombia's First Leftist President Will Bring Historic Change, if the US Lets Him. orinocotribune.com By Daniel Kovalik  ; Aug 7, 2022 | Colombia is the latest Latin American country to turn from the right, and possibly stand up to Washington, with the inauguration of Gustavo Petro | It's a historic day in Colombia, as the country inaugurates former guerrilla Gustavo Petro as its first leftist president, and Francia Marquez as its first vice president of African descent. This was unthinkable not long ago, and before this unlikely team now lie the combined challenges of standing up to US domination and fixing decades of social injustice. | The last time it appeared Colombia would have a leftist president was in…
(2022-08-16). Those Angry at Rushdie's Stabbing Have Been Missing In Action Over a Far Bigger Threat to our Freedom. mintpressnews.com The novelist is championed by western liberals not because he's bravely articulated difficult truths but because of who his enemies are.
(2022-08-16). VIDEO: Moment of destructing foreign forces' base in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that foreign forces' base near "Zolochiv" in the "Kharkiv" region was targeted and over 100 militiamen from Poland and Germany were killed and more than people were injured.
(2022-08-16). How Britain Fueled Ukraine's War Machine and Invited Direct Conflict with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Russian Patience With the War in Ukraine Is Not Endless as the West May Soon Learn. journal-neo.org 
In March of this year Russian troops captured the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. It has been in Russian possession ever since, although the Ukrainian forces have made desperate attempts to recapture it. These attempts have included bombing and shelling of the site. To describe this and incredibly stupid is an understatement. The plant is a nuclear …
(2022-08-16). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 16, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU 72nd Motorized Infantry Brigade near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 46th Airmobile Brigade near Lozovoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Andreyevka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Soledar with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Zaitseve with high-precision missiles; | Russian air defense…
(2022-08-16). Political West Escalates Arms Deliveries To Kiev Regime. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageThe damage Western weapons cause cannot be underestimated, for as long as the Neo-Nazi junta has even a somewhat functioning military, NATO will continue supplying it. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | The political West is increasing "lethal aid" deliveries to the Kiev regime, while NATO Military-Industrial Complexes are using the conflict to heavily promote their products and make astronomical profits. Recently, the Pentagon announced that th…
(2022-08-16). Donbas Front Lines On Fire. southfront.org 
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(2022-08-16). Finland and Sweden: Loss of Autonomy in Exchange for Illusory Protection. libya360.wordpress.com Military Review The Russian special operation in Ukraine, provoked by the actions of the West, has frightened some countries so much that they are ready to sacrifice their sovereignty in exchange for a false sense of security. Sweden and Finland, longtime "pacifists" in the turbulent sea of world politics, under pressure from the United States,…
(2022-08-16). Explosions Hit Russian Arms Depot in Crimea, Moscow Blames 'Sabotage'. news.antiwar.com A blast "On the morning of August 16, as a result of an act of sabotage, a military warehouse near Dzhankoi was damaged," the Russian Defense Ministry said, A senior Ukrainian official speaking on t…
(2022-08-16). Various Points On Ukraine And Media. popularresistance.org Today I learned that the anonymous 'Marinus' author of the Marine Corps Gazette piece is allegedly the retired General Karl Van Riper who is well know for spoiling the Millennium Challenge war game by applying realistic conditions. The guy is hated by the chairborne divisions in the Pentagon. BTW – a facsimile of the first part of Marine Gazette piece is available here. Another excellent Gazette piece on the Russian way of fighting from January 2022 is here. | Still another excellent paper I found through a link at Naked Capitalism is by Myrmikan Research which looks at the historic context of the war through the…
(2022-08-16). China's Agenda: A Multipolar World Order with Shared Security and Prosperity. libya360.wordpress.com THE 'MAGNIFICENT' SEVEN RIDE AGAIN: (left to right) Joe Biden, Boris Johnson, Fumio Kishida, Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Mario Draghi, Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in Schloss Elmau on June 27 2022 This insightful article by CGTN reporter Zhou Jiaxin, first…
(2022-08-16). The German government's war tax: gas consumers to face huge cost rises. wsws.org The gas surcharge is a kind of war tax that Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is using to pass on the costs of the Ukraine war, which the German government is uncompromisingly fuelling, to the population.
(2022-08-16). Video: Sinjajevina, A Plateau in the Mountains of Montenegro which has become a Military Base for NATO. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Federal judge rules senator must testify on Trump effort to overturn Georgia vote. wsws.org The investigation led by Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis has targeted dozens of Trump's accomplices, including Rudy Giuliani.
(2022-08-16). Béisbol femenino: Cuba a un paso de alcanzar boleto mundialista. cubadebate.cu La selección femenina de béisbol de Cuba venció este martes a Nicaragua por la vía de la piedad, 12-2, en seis entradas, en la cuarta jornada del clasificatorio panamericano en la localidad de Macuto, estado venezolano de La Guaira, y se colocó a solo un paso de alcanzar uno de los cuatro cupos en disputa para el campeonato mundial.
(2022-08-16). EU views Iran response to proposed text "constructive" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The European Union views Iran's response to a proposed blueprint for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal as 'constructive'.
(2022-08-16). EU studying Iran's response to proposed text on Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The European Union confirms that it has received Iran's response to a modified text proposed by the EU in Vienna talks, saying the bloc is studying the reply with parties to the deal and the US.
(2022-08-16). Nuclear War Will Eliminate More Than 5 Billion People — Oppose War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Exercise And Fitness Bubble Got Too Fat: SoulCycle Closing 25% Of Studios, Peloton Laying Off 800 Employees, Hiking Prices To Stay Afloat. moguldom.com The at-home fitness bubble that pumped up in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic sent sales surging at every price point, from high-end equipment to the most basic fitness dumbells. By January 2022, a quarter of all health and fitness facilities had closed, most of them permanently, and the U.S. fitness industry reported $29.2 billion …
(2022-08-16). Dallas vigil for martyred Palestinians. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On Saturday, August 13, 50 people raised Palestinian flags and held candles at the Grassy Knoll in downtown Dallas. They gathered to pay respects to the 49 Palestinians killed by Israel. Israel bombed people in Gaza, Palestine from August 5 to August 7. | Jo Hargis of the Dallas Anti-War Committee said, "The United States is guilty of every bomb dropped on Palestine and every murder of Palestinians," stated Hargis. "The continued occupation of Palestine is only possible thanks to the billions of dollars a year in direct funding of weapons and in favorable trade deals." | Rick Majumdar of the Dallas…
(2022-08-16). Estonia to Cancel Visas of More Than ,000 Russians. news.antiwar.com Estonia is set to close its border The ban will come into effect on August 18 and
(2022-08-16). Israel Admits to Killing Five Children at Cemetery in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli military officials have admitted that an Israeli airstrike The Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Faluja Cemetery next to the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on August 7. After the incident, Israeli officials claimed the children could have been killed by a misfired rocket launched by the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad. | But Israeli milit…
(2022-08-16). US Carries Out ICBM Test It Delayed Over China Drills. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the US military US Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) said the ICBM was launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. It was unarmed and equipped with a test reentry vehicle, which traveled 4,200 miles and splashed down near…
(2022-08-16). Turkey Kills 11 in Strikes Near Syria Border Outpost. news.antiwar.com Turkey has fired a flurry of 12 airstrikes against a Syrian border outpost near the Kurdish town of Kobane, Unclear from reports are whether the victims were Syrian soldiers or Kurdish YPG military.
(2022-08-16). CEPR Statement: Inflation Reduction Act is Historic Progress. cepr.net The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will be signed today by President Biden. The act will reduce the costs of health care, prescription drugs, and home energy bills while making real progress on climate change, creating millions of good jobs, and making the tax code fairer.
(2022-08-16). As Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act, People's Action Opposes Side Deal and Provisions that Hurt Frontline Communities. peoplesaction.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today celebrated the enactment of several provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden after months of organizing and agitation on the part of the organization's members and affiliates. The organization noted its strong support for action in the IRA on climate, health care, and making the …
(2022-08-16). PSL Editorial — The 'Inflation Reduction Act' doesn't even come close. liberationnews.org 
Only a bold program of social transformation aimed at tackling inequality in all its forms can mobilize people in sufficient numbers in a moment of crisis like this and turn back the rising tide of the far right…
(2022-08-16). The Psychological Warfare Apparatus Creates False Beliefs. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Anti-War Veterans Group Asks Biden to 'Read Our Nuclear Posture Review Before Releasing Yours'. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Military Situation In Iraq On August 16, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Muqtada Al-Sadr announces…
(2022-08-16). Chicago activists show out for Palestine. liberationnews.org 
On August 9, a few hundred protesters and several organizations held a rally to raise awareness of the continued onslaught on the Palestinian people by the Zionist Israeli government.
(2022-08-16). Inside Nicaragua's Free Socialized Health-Care System. orinocotribune.com By Becca Mohally Renk  ; Aug 12, 2022 | An inside look at the free universal health-care system created by Nicaragua's Sandinista government, which has saved countless lives. | We're settling in to our daughter Orla's sixth night in the hospital. Visiting hours are over and only 10 of the beds in our 32-bed pediatric ward are occupied tonight, down from 20 a few nights ago. | The patients — mostly young teens in our room — are tucked in under mosquito nets. Their caretakers — mainly grandmas, aunts and moms — are slouched in chairs or curled around their patients on the beds. A few of u…
(2022-08-16). Lenape Tribe Brings Treaty, Fight For Recognition To Bucks County. popularresistance.org Hundreds of years after they were forced from their ancestral home along the Delaware River, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania is still fighting for perhaps the most precious resource of all. | Recognition. | Pennsylvania does not officially recognize the Lenape Nation or any Native American tribe, a fact that strikes to the very core of Lenape Nation member Adam Waterbear DePaul. | "The fight for recognition has been incredibly disappointing so far. Pennsylvania is the only commonwealth to never recognize indigenous people, and we are trying to change that," DePaul added. "Right now, we are taking steps to becom…
(2022-08-16). New Polls Show Almost No One Trusts Our Media Anymore. popularresistance.org Gone are the days when the CIA secretly infiltrated American newsrooms, craftily tricking people into believing U.S. government propaganda was the real news. When they started the Vietnam War based on storm clouds in the Gulf of Tonkin, the CIA officer was in the corner of the copy room whispering, "Say the storm clouds were heavily armed. Say the lightning looked like Charlie! Do it!" | Putting the CIA in every newsroom was a clandestine project called Operation Mockingbird, and it paid mighty dividends. | The Helsinki Times reported that when Carl Bernstein unveiled the scandal in 1977, "The CIA admitted that a…
(2022-08-16). Why is Amnesty International Finally Reporting on Kiev's War Crimes Months Later? libya360.wordpress.com Amnesty International has a long track record of selling lies to the public to help justify US military aggression both direct and by proxy all under the guise of "human rights" advocacy. Often when it is too late to reverse the damage done, Amnesty puts distance between itself and its lies to prepare for the…
(2022-08-16). Government, union officials invoke nationalism in response to growing supply chain crisis. wsws.org Pointing to already massive cargo pile-ups on the West Coast docks and the mass exodus of rail workers in the last six years, labor bureaucrats warned that the inability of the rail companies to maintain acceptable service levels threatened the ability of the US government to wage war.
(2022-08-16). Progressives Applaud as Biden Signs 'Landmark' IRA Into Law. commondreams.org The bill is "a start to, not the culmination of, our work to reduce global warming pollution and ensure clean air, clean water, and the preservation of open spaces," said one climate campaigner.
(2022-08-16). Syria air defense downs 2 missiles fired by Israeli regime. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Syrian air defense systems shot down two missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets toward Syria's Tartus and Damascus, said the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria.
(2022-08-16). Exportar ølo más ágil posible?: La experiencia de Dofleini Software, la primera mipyme oficial cubana. cubadebate.cu Cuando en 2021 Dofleini Software se convirtió en la primera mipyme oficial cubana, sus gestores tenían la expectativa de incrementar las exportaciones que iniciaron bajo la sombrilla del cuentapropismo. Hoy, aunque todos los meses reportan ventas y han accedido a los mercados canadiense, inglés, español y "a veces se suma algún que otro", la pretensión está en hacer el proceso "lo más ágil posible", sin mediadores innecesarios.
(2022-08-16). WWII battle commemoration boosts US anti-China offensive in the Pacific. wsws.org The events commemorating the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in 1942 were used by Washington and its allies to escalate preparations for a major new war against China in the Pacific.
(2022-08-16). Amid Warnings of 'Catastrophic Collapse,' Feds Cut Colorado River Water Use in Arizona, Nevada. commondreams.org "Nothing has changed with today's news," said one conservationist, "except for the fact that the Colorado River system keeps crashing."
(2022-08-16). Saudi Arabia's Enablers Condemned as Woman Sentenced to 34 Years for Tweets. commondreams.org "Saudi activists warned Western leaders that giving legitimacy to the crown prince would pave the way for more abuses, which is unfortunately what we are witnessing now."
(2022-08-16). Pig-nose dragon bronze building decoration found in Sanxingdui Ruins. ecns.cn A pig-nose dragon bronze ware was found during the most recent excavation of the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday. Archaeologists speculate that the bronze may have been a special decoration for a building.
(2022-08-16). Turkey warplanes attack Syrian army positions in Ayn Al-Arab. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Turkey warplanes bombarded the Syrian military's positions in Kobani (Ayn Al-Arab) in the north of Aleppo on Tuesdyay, local media have reported.
(2022-08-16). Nine in 10 UK dental practices not accepting new adult patients for NHS treatment. wsws.org The British Dental Association's has warned that NHS dentistry was "at a tipping point, with millions unable to get the care they need and more dentists leaving every day."
(2022-08-16). Russia in Africa: Connecting Continents with Soft Power. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Russian army to receive S- 0 air defense systems. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Russia's Defense Ministry and the Almaz-Antey defense manufacturer signed a contract on the delivery of the latest S- 0 air defense systems to the Russian troops.
(2022-08-16). West purposefully destroys European security system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The collective West is purposefully destroying the European security system, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his address to participants and guests of the Moscow Conference on International Security.
(2022-08-16). Iran-Russia military coop. developing with special dynamism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The military cooperation between Russia and Iran is developing with a special dynamism, according to Russia's deputy defense minister Alexander Fomin on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Iran's response to EU constructive, ball in US' court. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's representative in Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal considered Iran's response to the EU's proposed text constructive, saying that the ball is now in the US court.
(2022-08-16). International Military and Technical Forum ARMY 2022 opens in Russia. ecns.cn An opening ceremony for the International Military and Technical Forum 2022 and the International Army Games-2022 is held in Moscow, Russia, Aug. 15, 2022.
(2022-08-16). Pompeo Sued Over Surveillance Of Assange Visitors. popularresistance.org Four U.S. citizens who were surveilled by the C.I.A. during visits to WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange in the Ecuador embassy in London have sued the C.I.A, former C.I.A. Director Mike Pompeo, the Spanish security firm UC Global and its director David Morales Guillen for allegedly violating their constitutional rights protecting them from illegal searches and seizure. | The lawsuit was filed at 8 a.m. Monday in the Southern District of New York federal court. | Assange spent seven years in the embassy as a political asylee. He is being held on remand in London's Belmarsh prison after the U.S. indicted him in 20…
(2022-08-16). Former CIA Officer Joshua Schulte Faces as Many as 80 Years in Prison After Being Convicted For Providing Information to WikiLeaks. covertactionmagazine.com A federal jury in New York last month convicted former CIA officer Joshua Schulte on nine felony counts under the Espionage Act for providing information to WikiLeaks that became known as Vault 7. Schulte has consistently denied that he was the source of the information. Two years ago, he was convicted on two of the …
(2022-08-16). Judge Assigned To Lawsuit Alleging CIA Spied On Assange Visitors Previously Upheld WikiLeaks' Right To Publish. thedissenter.org 
Judge John Koeltl (Profile photo from NYU Law and fair use for the purpose of news reporting.) | Judge John Koeltl, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York, was assigned to a lawsuit filed on behalf of journalists and attorneys, who claim the CIA and former CIA director Mike Pompeo spied on them when they visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | Attorney Richard Roth, who is representing plaintiffs in the lawsuit, welcomed the assignment. | "Appointed to the bench in 1994, Judge Koeltl is a bright, experienced, and hard working judge in the Southern District," Roth said. "He has…
(2022-08-16). Zur Aktualità§t des franzà∂sischen Philosophen-Schriftstellers und Existentialisten atheistischer Prà§gung Albert Camus. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Washington's Assassination Bureau. What Exactly Did Ayman al-Zawahiri Do? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Semiconductor Crisis: China-Taiwan Standoff Might Increase Global Chip Shortage. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Did the Syrian Revolution Have Popular Support? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Supersized Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Will Shrink Liberty. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Have You Any Idea How Your Carbon Footprint and Your Carbon Wallet Are Really Going to Work in this Dystopian World the WEF Have Planned? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). The Failings of Westminster: Australia's Former PM Scott Morrison's "Shadow Government" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Video: Biggest Disaster in Medical History. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Video: The Impact of the Corona Crisis on Businesses, Insolvency of the Manufacturing Sector. Christian Beer and Alex Turck. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Video: "The Psychiatry of COVID-19". A Conversation with Dr. Emanuel Garcia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). While Claiming to Defend Freedom Around the World, the U.S. Has Dozens of Political Prisoners—and the Majority are People of Color. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). The Absurdity of the World — and the Meaning of Life. Albert Camus. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Arab World is on the Verge of a Very Important Transformation. journal-neo.org 
In the Arab world, the old balance of power has rapidly changed according to the famous proverb "all things are in flux", and Saudi Arabia with its architect Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) is increasingly coming to the fore. The Crown Prince is determined to lead and transform the entire Arab world …
(2022-08-16). How Much has the US Promised to Pay for Lithuania's anti-Chinese Policy? journal-neo.org 
On August 7, a delegation of 11 Lithuanian officials led by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Agnƒó Vaiciukeviƒçi≈´tƒó arrived in Taiwan on a five-day visit. According to the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry, the purpose of the delegation's visit is to "strengthen strategic cooperation and business ties in advanced sectors." In reality, however, the Lithuanian vice-ministers …
(2022-08-16). Losing Battle with IDF, Palestinians in Firing Zone Face Largest Expulsion Since '67. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Sudanese Communist Party Forms a New Alliance Committed to Ending Military Rule. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe  ; Aug 10, 2022 | After withdrawing from the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), the SCP has continued to call for democratic civilian rule | Since December of 2018, the Republic of Sudan has undergone general strikes, mass demonstrations, the forced removal of longtime former President Omar Hassan al-Bashir and the failed formations of several interim administrations. | Hundreds of people have lost their lives due to the repression carried out by the military and its supporters against protests which have been led by the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) and its Popular Resistance Commit…
(2022-08-16). The U.S. Government Had To Bust Al Capone On Taxes: Is This The Only Way To Get Trump? moguldom.com The U.S. government took down notorious criminal Al Capone in the 1920s not over his numerous alleged murders or 1929's St. Valentine's Day Massacre but over tax evasion. Are the feds now trying to do the same with former president Donald Trump? Even before leaving the White House Trump was the subject of several investigations …
(2022-08-16). Another Robert Mueller Disappointment? Democrats Begin Hero Worshiping Merrick Garland As A Celebrity. moguldom.com Current U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland seems to have done what special counsel and former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller couldn't do—paint former President Donald Trump into a corner. And now, Democrats are hero worshiping Garland as if he was a celebrity. It was Garland who approved the decision to seek …
(2022-08-16). 10 Black Millionaires Who Got Busted By The IRS For Failure To Pay Taxes. moguldom.com Benjamin Franklin once said that "nothing is certain except death and taxes." In 2019, American taxpayers paid $1.6 trillion in individual income taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. And according to Emory University tax law professor Dorothy Brown, author of the book "The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans — and How We Can …
(2022-08-16). US Loses Chinese Cooperation In Countering Fentanyl. southfront.org Click to see full-size imageWashington provocations against China may have narcotic catastrophe as side effect. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, researcher in Social Sciences at the Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; geopolitical consultant. | Tensions between China and the US are getting worse. Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei, Beijing has imposed several sanctions on the US, being the banning on anti-drug cooperation the first of them. The impact of this sanction is extremely relevant fo…
(2022-08-16). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — August 16, 2022. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2022-08-16). Wells Fargo To Back Off Mortgage Lending After Scrutiny Over Practices With Black Homeowners. moguldom.com 
Black mortgage applicants have lower approval rates than whites at all major lenders, but Wells Fargo stands alone in being the only one to reject more Black homeowners than it accepted, according to a Bloomberg News analysis of 2020 federal mortgage data. After years of hits to the bank's reputation and struggles to avoid expensive regulatory …
(2022-08-16). Dia de los Muertos rally against Quemetco's lead pollution in San Gabriel Valley. liberationnews.org 
On August 13, residents and community organizers in the San Gabriel Valley held a Dia de los Muertos style rally during Quemetco's annual Summertime Open House. Organizers led a somber funeral-like procession across from the entrance to the facility. They emphasized the deadly threat that the lead smelter poses to people and to the environment.
(2022-08-16). Chris Hedges: We Are Not the First Civilization to Collapse, but We Will Probably Be the Last. scheerpost.com 
"Doomsday Selfie." [Illustration by Mr. Fish] | By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | CAHOKIA MOUNDS, Illinois: I am standing atop a 100-foot-high temple mound, the largest known earthwork in the Americas built by prehistoric peoples. The temperatures, in the high 80s, along with the oppressive humidity, have emptied the park of all but a handful of visitors. My shirt is matted with sweat. | I look out from the structure—known as
(2022-08-16). Living in a World Built on All-American Lies. scheerpost.com 
George W. Bush appears via satellite at the 2008 Republican National Convention. [Tom LeGro / By Recent episodes of purposeful and accidental truth-telling brought to my mind the latest
(2022-08-16). Jacksonville demands a Peoples Budget – money for housing and not police. fightbacknews.org Jacksonville, FL – As the people of Jacksonville face rapidly increasing rent hikes and evictions, local organizers and residents rallied outside of City Hall on August 9. Before entering the city council meeting, they rallied and chanted, "Peoples Budget now!" "Make housing affordable," and "Rent stabilization now!" | After listening to speakers outside of city hall, many people spoke at the city council meeting, demanding a People's Budget. The proposal from the Jacksonville Community Action Committee will reallocate funds from the inflated Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) budget back into the community…
(2022-08-16). Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers injured many Palestinians in Sebastia town and Burqa village, northwest of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Mohammad Azem, the mayor of Sebastia, said several army jeeps invaded the town leading to protests. He added that the soldiers fired dozens of live rounds, gas bombs, concussion …
(2022-08-16). Sierra Leone: President Threatens Further Crackdown on Protesters after Security Forces Kill 21. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Even as his own government's data shows record rise in consumer prices, President Julius Maad Bio described the protests against the soaring cost of living crisis as an insurrection and vowed to "crack down hard" An uneasy calm looms over Sierra Leone's capital Freetown and several other parts of the country after the curfew…
(2022-08-16). Model Ebonee Davis Says She Lost 5-Figure Brand Sponsorship Over Photo And N-Word, Black America Responds. moguldom.com Popular model and influencer Ebonee Davis recently said she lost out on a five-figure brand deal because she posed a sexy photo and included the n-word in its caption. The "America's Next Top Model" alum, known for advocating for diversity in the fashion industry, spoke about the incident in a video she posted to Instagram on Friday, …
(2022-08-16). Black America Responds To Therapist Who Scolds Black Men For Not Going To Therapy. moguldom.com A Black female therapist has gone viral after criticizing Black men for not going to therapy. Shabree Rawls, who works at Grow Well Cleveland, sparked a debate among Black America on Saturday, Aug. 13, when she posted a TikTok video to her more than 148,000 followers. In the video, Rawls tells Black men to "expand …
(2022-08-16). Firefighters Who Helped With Cuba's Matanzas Fire Return to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
This Monday, the 43 firefighters and technicians from Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA, sent to help put out the fire in Matanzas, Cuba caused by a lightning strike on August 5, returned safely to the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maequetía, in the state of La Guaira. | àöLTIMO MINUTO | | Acaba de aterrizar el vuelo de Conviasa que trae de regreso a los bomberos y profesionales de 43 hombres y m…
(2022-08-16). Korea as Commons. Where is the Peninsula heading in the Political, Economic and Cultural Senses. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Columbia, SC: Pizza workers on strike against racism & poverty wages. liberationnews.org 
In the middle of a dinner rush, striking workers packed the lobby of the store, waving signs with their demands and chanting "MOD Pizza, you're no good! Treat your workers like you should!"
(2022-08-16). Members United slate forms to revive UAW's fighting tradition. workers.org 
"Change is coming to the UAW." This is the promise made to the rank and file of the United Auto Workers by the Members United candidates running for the union's International Executive Board. This multinational grouping is challenging the entrenched Administration Caucus (AC) bureaucracy for leadership of the UAW. Led . . . |
(2022-08-16). The Australian Government Is Straining Credibility in Insisting the Assange Case Is Not a Political Prosecution. orinocotribune.com 
By Kellie Tranter  ; Aug 8, 2022 | The difficulty for the Australian Labor government in deciding how to respond to the Assange case is that once a prosecution is characterised as a political prosecution then, by its nature, there can be no expectation of due process. | The US-UK Extradition Treaty forbids extradition in the case of 'political offences'. Former Australian High Commissioner to the UK George Brandis — who was commissioner for almost the entirety of Assange's Belmarsh imprisonment since 2019 — doesn't agree that Assange is a political prisoner. | The Department of Foreign Affairs and…
(2022-08-16). Colombia's President Petro: Guaidó's Presidency is Non-Existent. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, August 14, during a conversation with a journalist from the Colombian news outlet Semana, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that it is time for the normalization of relations with Venezuela to be reflected in binational trade and production. | "There is already a normal flow, now we have to expand that to the issue of trade, to the issue of production," said the Colombian president in relation to progress in resuming diplomatic relations with Venezuela. | On Thursday, August 11, Caracas and Bogotá appointed ambassadors to consolidate the reestablishment of diplomatic ties, fractured during…
(2022-08-16). President Maduro Removes National Budget Office (ONAPRE) Director Due to Workers' Discontent. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro removed Marco Polo Cosenza as director of the National Budget Office (ONAPRE) and appointed Jennifer Quintero de Barrios in his place, according to the The Gazette also named Christiam Moisés Hernández Verdecanna as acting national treasurer | The National Budget Office is the governing body of the National Public Budget System, providing technical assistance in the different stages of the budget process to the bodies and…
(2022-08-16). Webinar Next Thursday 25th: Lessons From the 2022 National Strike in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com Lessons From The 2022 National Strike In Ecuador will be a public webinar in English and Spanish on the Indigenous-led protests in Ecuador this past June. | The webinar will be Thursday, August 25 at 8: 00 PM (EST) | For 18 days in June, the people of Ecuador, led by the Indigenous and poorest, fought austerity to a halt. Tens of thousands barricaded highways, paralyzed the capital and much of the nation. Eight people were killed and hundreds injured by police. Led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), poor and working people won major economic and political concessions, and other d…
(2022-08-16). Scaling Deliberation—Austrian Citizens' Councils. popularresistance.org Vorarlberg is a state of about 400,000 people lying at the western tip of Austria and bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The state government has a history of exploring and experimenting with a variety of participatory approaches to involving citizens more deeply in shaping public policy. While cost considerations proved an impediment to using many them over the long term, for over a decade now the use of Citizens' Councils has been a regularly recurring part of the state's governance. | In 2005, Manfred Hellrigl, former director of what is now the Bàºro fàºr Freiwilliges Engagement und…
(2022-08-16). Refugees Are Being Stranded In NYC. popularresistance.org For several days, buses have been dumping refugees from Texas in New York City, along with buses that have been going to Washington D.C. for months. Mutual aid groups are receiving these refugees and providing them with mental health, legal support, and other resources. This mutual aid has formed in the absence of a citywide policy to welcome refugees. | In recent years, more and more refugees from Latin America are migrating to the United States. This increase in migration is a direct result of the climate crisis and centuries of imperialism ravaging and underdeveloping the Global South. Wealthy countries in the…
(2022-08-16). We Are Not The First Civilization To Collapse. popularresistance.org I am standing atop a 100-foot-high temple mound, the largest known earthwork in the Americas built by prehistoric peoples. The temperatures, in the high 80s, along with the oppressive humidity, have emptied the park of all but a handful of visitors. My shirt is matted with sweat. | I look out from the structure—known as Monks Mound — at the flatlands below, with smaller mounds dotting the distance. These earthen mounds, built at a confluence of the Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri rivers, are all that remain of one of the largest pre-Columbian settlements north of Mexico, occupied from around 800 to…
(2022-08-16). Africans Strategize In Washington Against Western-Backed Leaders. popularresistance.org Silver Spring, Maryland – The United States and its European allies only care about human-rights violations when it benefits them. | That's what a few dozen members of the Horn of Africa and East Africa diaspora agreed upon as they gathered August 13 outside Washington, D.C. | A regional conference of the National Unity Platform, a political party in Uganda, brought together members of the country's diaspora from the New York City and Washington metro areas to strategize on how to tackle U.S. meddling that props up leaders. | "The West wants to change regimes for itself, not for Africans—we remember Libya,"
(2022-08-16). Columbia, S.C., pizza workers on strike against racism, poverty wages. liberationnews.org In the middle of a dinner rush, striking workers packed the lobby of the store, waving signs with their demands and chanting "MOD Pizza, you're no good! Treat your workers like you should!"
(2022-08-16). Can massage relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is nearly impossible to remove all stress from day-to-day life. Stress is physiological and psychological responses to situations the body and mind find to be overwhelming. Even situations perceived as good, like getting married, starting a new job or becoming a parent, can produce significant stress. When people struggle to cope with stressful situations, depression and anxiety symptoms can become more noticeable. Massage therapy is one of…
(2022-08-16). Tiroteos en EE.UU. provocan al menos tres fallecidos. telesurtv.net Se reportaron 11 balaceras en Little Rock, capital de Arkansas. Incidentes en ese estado y en Illinois dejan al menos seis heridos.
(2022-08-16). No se reportan fallecidos en incendio de ómnibus en Banes, Holguín. cubadebate.cu Un ómnibus Transmetro se incendió en el poblado de Retrete, del municipio Banes, en la tarde del lunes 15 de agosto por fallos técnicos. Ante los problemas que presentó el ómnibus, el chófer hizo bajar a los pasajeros, pero no pudo impedir que el vehículo se dañara. Un trabajador recibió un golpe en la pierna, pero fue atendido en los servicios hospitalarios y dado de alta.
(2022-08-16). Offener Brief an den Schweizer Bundesrat: Digitale Identità§t — Absolute und totale Kontrolle àºber den QR Code. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). The US Must Acknowledge the Role Racism Plays in Migration Policies. commondreams.org It is past due time that the U.S. acknowledges the role racism plays in enacting migratory policies by making sure that not just those of European descent with white skin can be welcomed.
(2022-08-16). U.S.' self-destructive China policies endanger fragile peace. peoplesworld.org 
I'm told there is an energy crisis looming this year, but there might be a solution no one has thought of yet. With all the furious backpedaling White House officials have done since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her infamous visit to Taiwan early this month, just put them on a treadmill. You could …
(2022-08-16). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.0 en las costas de El Salvador. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico también fue manifiesto en algunas regiones de Guatemala, aunque el epicentro se halló en el Pacífico salvadoreño.
(2022-08-16). Creeping martial law in the Philippines as poverty grows. wsws.org The months since the election of Marcos Jr have been marked by the incremental expansion of authoritarian rule.
(2022-08-16). What's Blocking Real Climate Action? Corporate Greed. commondreams.org We know that corporate special interests are the main impediment to taking the action we need. We just need the political will to fix it.
(2022-08-16). Imperial addiction researchers showcase work to improve treatments & reduce harm. imperial.ac.uk Dame Professor Carol Black, who led the government's independent review on drugs, visited the Division of Psychiatry's addiction research group.
(2022-08-16). China to optimize policy environment for economic recovery: official. ecns.cn China will optimize the policy environment conducive to the country's continuous economic recovery, a senior official with the country's top economic planner said on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). NIOC announces Iran crude oil prices for Sep. delivery. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has increased the official selling price of all types of crude oil for export to Asian markets in September.
(2022-08-16). Nuevos equipos de hemodiálisis mejoran los servicios de nefrología en hospital pinareño. cubadebate.cu La sustitución de los equipos de hemodiálisis del hospital general docente Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, en Pinar del Río, ha posibilitado que funcionen una veintena de nuevos riñones artificiales para los pacientes de nefrología. Los nuevos equipos brindan una atención superior, más seguridad en el tratamiento y comodidad.
(2022-08-16). Yangtze River in Wuhan recedes in flood season due to drought. ecns.cn Wuhan section of the Yangtze River has dried up due to persistent high temperatures and far below average amounts of rainfall in Hubei.
(2022-08-16). Varenicline Aids Smoking Cessation in Black Smokers. jamanetwork.com Findings of a randomized clinical trial support using varenicline plus smoking-cessation counseling for tobacco use treatment among African American adults who are daily smokers.
(2022-08-16). Sixth federal investigation opened into Peru's President Castillo. america.cgtn.com A sixth federal investigation has been launched against Peru's President Pedro Castillo. It's the first time a sitting president in Peru has been criminally investigated, but Castillo cannot be charged while in office. Dan Collyns reports from Lima on why lawmakers are working to oust …
(2022-08-16). Highly toxic, radioactive waste moved from Japan's Fukushima to Hokkaido amid protests. ecns.cn The chemical waste, that is extremely high in carcinogens and stored near Japan's disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant, was transported Tuesday to a city in Hokkaido among protests from local residents.
(2022-08-16). Cancillería libanesa denunciará a Israel por violaciones aéreas. telesurtv.net El Gobierno libanés pide a la ONU intervenir ante las constantes agresiones de Israel.
(2022-08-16). México realiza estrategia contra la delincuencia organizada. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, la mayor parte de los hechos violentos se vinculan con el debilitamiento de las bandas criminales.
(2022-08-16). First day of Kaiser mental health strike receives broad support. wsws.org Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente began an indefinite strike Monday in opposition to chronic understaffing and desperate patient need.
(2022-08-16). Iran's women's volleyball win silver in Solidarity Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran's women's volleyball team claimed the silver medal of the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games on Monday.
(2022-08-16). Oman, US conduct joint military exercise. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — A joint military drill between the US and the Sultanate of Oman armies kicked off Monday in the Omani Dhofar Governorate and continues until August 24.
(2022-08-16). Tibet foundation helps over 30,000 regain clear vision. ecns.cn More than 30,000 cataract patients in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region have benefited from free surgeries funded by the Tibet Development Fund over the past 30 years.
(2022-08-16). Las 3 del día: Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez y las noticias de este 15 de agosto (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes en Las 3 del día hablaremos de ajedrez, a propósito de la participación cubana en la última Olimpiada que aconteció en la India. En el certamen, los equipos cubanos ocuparon el puesto 19. Los hombres totalizaron 27 puntos y 24 las chicas. Para conocer más detalles escucharemos en declaraciones exclusivas al presidente de la Federación Cubana de Ajedrez Carlos Rivero.
(2022-08-16). Iran-Pakistan joint economic commission to be held Wed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The 21st Iran-Pakistan joint economic commission is scheduled to kick off tomorrow.
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(2022-08-16). Political crisis mounts over Trump secret papers. wsws.org With the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, the focus of the political crisis within the state has shifted from Trump's January 6 attempt to overthrow the election and establish a presidential dictatorship to his disruption of the global interests of the US national security state.
(2022-08-16). Pharmacists Allowed to Prescribe COVID-19 Antiviral. jamanetwork.com Pharmacists can now prescribe nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) with certain limitations under a revised Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 antiviral treatment.
(2022-08-16). The Heat: 1 year since the Taliban took Kabul. america.cgtn.com 
One year ago, the Taliban rolled into Kabul and re-took Afghanistan's government. We will take a look on what has changed in the past twelve months.
(2022-08-16). Iran capital's non-oil exports hit $400m. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The value of Tehran's non-oil exports has reached $400 million in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), as compared to the same period in the past year, a provincial official said.
(2022-08-16). Exigen a Gobierno de Costa Rica aumentar fondos para educación. telesurtv.net Rechazan la propuesta del Ejecutivo de reducir el presupuesto del sector en más de 25 por ciento para el año 2023.
(2022-08-16). Exodus from Manhattan as more tourists look to Brooklyn. america.cgtn.com Tourists are increasingly skipping Times Square and other Manhattan landmarks and heading straight to the neighboring borough of Brooklyn.By contrast, Brooklyn's popularity appears to be surging and many businesses are looking to take advantage. William Denselow got the scoop for CGTN in New York.
(2022-08-16). Turkish border military post targeted, causalities reported. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — A local Turkish official said Tuesday that two Turkish soldiers were killed and four others were wounded in an attack on their checkpoint on the shared border with Syria.
(2022-08-16). White House Finalizes Theft Of Afghanistan's Foreign Reserves. popularresistance.org The government of US President Joe Biden has decided not to return Afghanistan's foreign reserves and suspended talks with Taliban officials over the issue. | "We do not see recapitalization of the Afghan central bank as a near-term option," US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West told the Wall Street Journal on 15 August, exactly one year after the Taliban took control of Kabul. | "We do not have confidence that that institution has the safeguards and monitoring in place to manage assets responsibly," the US official added. | The decision is allegedly related to the US drone strike that killed Al Q…
(2022-08-16). Tianjin Customs issues 2,239 RECP certificates of origin in first seven months. ecns.cn North China's Tianjin Customs has issued a total of 2,230 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) certificates of origin from January to July this year. The certificates involved exports worth 905 million yuan ($1.33million), according to statistics from Tianjin Customs.
(2022-08-16). King Fahd Garden in Medina catches fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — King Fahd Garden in Medina city, Saudi Arabia, caught fire on Monday night due to severe lightning which ripped through some areas of the city.
(2022-08-16). Exports from Bushehr province doubled in 4 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The exports from Bushehr province have doubled in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), as compared to the same period last year, a provincial official said.
(2022-08-16). Banana Republic, pérdida del liderazgo y deterioro del sistema político de EE.UU. globalizacion.ca El paulatino declive del unilateralismo, generado por la emergencia de un nuevo centro de poder en Eurasia, explica el creciente deterioro de la institucionalidad política al interior de los Estados Unidos. Una de sus expresiones domésticas es la judicialización de…
(2022-08-16). Virtual Reality Lessens Postoperative Pain. jamanetwork.com Interactive gaming with a virtual reality (VR) headset reduced pain scores and opioid use in hospitalized patients following head and neck surgery compared with similar gaming on a handheld smartphone device in a randomized clinical trial of 30 patients.
(2022-08-16). Iran sent response to EU on draft agreement in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran has sent EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell its response on the proposed text of a draft agreement in Vienna talks on the Iranian nuclear deal.
(2022-08-16). U.S. Department of Justice opposes request to unseal Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a court filing Monday that it opposes any attempts to unseal the affidavit laying out the probable cause for the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
(2022-08-16). Syrian defense min. calls for ending US, Turkey occupation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Syrian Minister of Defence Ali Mahmoud Abbas stressed the need for ending the occupation of US and Turkey forces in Syria.
(2022-08-16). Selected Articles: Worldwide Monkeypox Health Emergency (PHEIC): For Bill Gates, It's "Moneypox": Simulation of Fictitious Monkeypox Virus Pandemic in March 2021, Goes Live in May 2022. globalresearch.ca 
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(2022-08-16). Bus-oil tanker crash leaves 20 dead in Pakistan's Punjab. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — At least 20 people were burnt alive in a collision between a passenger bus and an oil tanker in Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday, rescue officials said.
(2022-08-16). Alberto Juantorena permanece en estado crítico estable. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo y bicampeón olímpico, Alberto Juantorena, permanece en estado crítico estable, informó en su parte de este martes el Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí (IPK).
(2022-08-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, August 16.
(2022-08-16). China sanciona a siete taiwaneses calificados de separatistas. telesurtv.net Los siete funcionarios taiwaneses se suman a una lista en la que ya figuraba, el actual ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Taiwán, Joseph Wu.
(2022-08-16). Iran sends technical team to help in Cuba oil tank fire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — In line with the goals of activating energy diplomacy by the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum, after a massive fire occurred in oil facilities in Cuba by lightning, a group of Iranian experts was sent to help the country.
(2022-08-16). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Managing childhood asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a lung condition that causes swelling of the airways. It can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It's the most common chronic disease among children, although it affects adults, as well. More than 262 million people globally are affected by asthma, and more than 461,000 have died due to the disease, according to the World Health Organization. In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed…
(2022-08-16). S.Korea, U.S. to launch preliminary drills ahead of major combined exercise. ecns.cn The combined forces of South Korea and the United States planned to launch four-day preliminary drills on Tuesday ahead of their major combined exercise set to begin next week, according to Yonhap news agency.
(2022-08-16). PfizerGate: Official Government Reports prove Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Dying Every Single Week Due to COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Drought affects over 1.38 mln in east China's Jiangxi. ecns.cn A severe drought since July 15 has affected more than 1.38 million people in east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). First case of monkeypox detected in Iran: health ministry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Iranian ministry of health said on Tuesday that the first case of monkeypox was detected in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
(2022-08-16). COVID: Masks Required on Pine Ridge, Rapid Spread on Navajo Nation. indybay.org The Oglala Lakota Nation said today that masks are now mandated due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. The Navajo Nation reported more than 300 new cases, and four deaths, from the virus in the past two days.
(2022-08-16). Cuba: El terrorismo 2.0 y la mano que mece la cuna. cubadebate.cu Pero si en vez de en países de Asia u Oriente Medio, esos hechos se preparan y financian en una ciudad de Estados Unidos llamada Miami, y las víctimas probables pueden estar en una embajada cubana o en una tienda de La Habana, entonces usted no se enterará y mucho menos los autores intelectuales y financistas de tales actos serán denunciados en los medios de comunicación.
(2022-08-16). Active Treatment and Shared Decision-making for Infants Born Extremely Preterm at 22 to 25 Weeks. jamanetwork.com Active intervention for infants born preterm continues to increase at earlier gestational ages, including for infants only recently considered viable at 22 weeks. Survival rates at the lowest gestational ages also continue to increase, but data to support whether interventions improve neonatal outcomes or morbidities remain limited. Long-term neurodevelopmental impairment among infants born at the lowest gestational ages is common, and survival rates remain low, with a 2017 US report noting that survival in this population born at 22 to 24 weeks was 36% and survival without neurodevelopmental impairment was 20%.
(2022-08-16). Despite Boiling Planet, Big Oil Keeps Humanity on Path of Climate Catastrophe. commondreams.org As bad as things may be now, if we do not act, then our climate emergency is going to get much worse.
(2022-08-16). Xinjiang purchases homegrown oral antiviral for urgent clinic use. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has purchased a batch of the domestically developed COVID-19 oral medicine Azvudine for urgent clinical use, said Hu Zhichun, an official from the regional health commission, on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Corea del Sur ofrece ayuda al Norte a cambio de la desnuclearización. telesurtv.net Este martes es el Día de la Liberación Nacional, que conmemora el 77º aniversario de la independencia de Corea del dominio colonial de Japón, de 1910-45.
(2022-08-16). Students and teacher support zero-COVID advocate Dr David Berger. wsws.org The WSWS continues to receive statements in defence of Dr Berger, an Australian physician and zero-COVID advocate.
(2022-08-16). Los Angeles schools reopen as county health officials cover for removal of public health measures at public forum. wsws.org The reopening of schools without any mitigation measures is setting the stage for yet another massive winter surge.
(2022-08-16). A Review of Barrett Esophagus. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes the current evidence regarding diagnosis and management of Barrett esophagus, including how to evaluate patients for Barrett esophagus, the association with gastroesophageal reflux disease, and progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma.
(2022-08-16). National park in Zhejiang to release 40 rare crested ibis to nature. ecns.cn Forty rare, crested ibises will be released to nature as scheduled in late August or early September this year in Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park of Zhejiang Province, aiming to boostthe crested ibis population in southern China.
(2022-08-16). African seed fund for research and education launched by Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has launched a wide-ranging new seed fund for research and education projects with partners in Africa.
(2022-08-16). Nueva encuesta revela que Lula amplía ventaja frente a Bolsonaro en Brasil. telesurtv.net El fundador del Partido de los Trabajadores se separa 11 puntos porcentuales del actual mandatario de Brasil, Jair Bolsonaro.
(2022-08-16). New Device Okayed for Treating Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns. jamanetwork.com The first device of its type to treat pulmonary hypertension in newborns recently received FDA approval.
(2022-08-16). Rusia y ONU evalúan seguridad de central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Los funcionarios intercambiaron sobre la misión de investigación sobre el ataque ucraniano contra el centro de detención de la ciudad de Elénovka.
(2022-08-16). China urges Japan to face up to and deeply reflect on history. ecns.cn
(2022-08-16). Lula llama a tomar la responsabilidad por el Brasil que quieren. telesurtv.net El expresidente Lula da Silva reiteró su llamado a defender la democracia y desde allí desafió a su oponente derechista Jair Bolsonaro.
(2022-08-16). Oregon: The toughest heat protection law in the US. indybay.org Heat waves are becoming more frequent and longer | Farm workers, people on construction sites, and even firefighters have been largely dependent on the goodwill of their employers during a heat wave. How long Oregon's heat protection law will remain in effect is an open question. A group has filed a lawsuit against it.
(2022-08-16). Sondeo revela que Lula ganaría primera vuelta electoral. telesurtv.net Al expresidente Lula da Silva le seguiría el actual mandatario Jair Bolsonaro, quien tiene el 32 por ciento de la intención de votos.
(2022-08-16). Comenzará este martes campaña electoral en Brasil de cara a comicios de octubre. cubadebate.cu La campaña electoral de cara a las elecciones presidenciales de Brasil el próximo 2 de octubre, comenzará este martes 16 de agosto. En los comicios se elegirá al nuevo presidente y vicepresidente del país, así como a los gobernadores, a los 513 miembros de la Cámara de Diputados, y a los integrantes de las Asambleas Legislativas de los estados.
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(2022-08-16). City of Los Angeles raises private health care workers' minimum wage to $25 an hour. wsws.org The new measure excludes the vast majority of health care workers who work in the public sector, including facilities run by Los Angeles County and the University of California.
(2022-08-16). Remote Ischemic Conditioning—Feasible and Potentially Beneficial for Ischemic Stroke. jamanetwork.com Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability in the world. In 1996, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and remains the only approved pharmacologic agent for treatment of ischemic stroke in the US. In 2015, mechanical thrombectomy was shown to be beneficial for large vessel occlusion ischemic stroke, although 50% of patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy remain disabled at 3 months. Due to short time windows for thrombolytic therapy administration and the stroke system infrastructure needed for mechanical thrombectomy, these reperfusion thera…
(2022-08-16). Imperial rower wins silver at World Championships. imperial.ac.uk Imperial's Lizzie Witt became the College's first female medal-winner at the World Rowing U23 Championships when she stormed to silver last month.
(2022-08-16). Medical Education—Progress of Twenty-Two Years. jamanetwork.com This week, for the twenty-second consecutive year, The Journal publishes statistics regarding medical education in the United States. During these years, medical education in this country has undergone extensive improvement, and educational standards have been brought to a reasonably high plane.
(2022-08-16). Association of COVID-19 vs Influenza With Risk of Arterial and Venous Thrombotic Events. jamanetwork.com This cohort study uses data from the US Food and Drug Administration Sentinel System to measure the 90-day risk of arterial thromboembolism and venous thromboembolism among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 before and during COVID-19 vaccine availability vs patients hospitalized with influenza.
(2022-08-16). Urumqi to Moscow cargo airline opens. ecns.cn An air cargo route from Urumqi of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Moscow was officially opened on Sunday, as a cargo plane loaded with 104.13 tons of goods departed Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and landed in Moscow after 4 hours and minutes.
(2022-08-16). Condenan a seis años de prisión a lideresa Suu Kyi en Myanmar. telesurtv.net La derrocada lideresa de Myanmar apelará contra la nueva condena, añadida a una sentencia anterior de otros 11 años.
(2022-08-16). Effect of Remote Ischemic Conditioning vs Usual Care on Neurologic Function in Patients With Acute Moderate Ischemic Stroke. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the efficacy of remote ischemic conditioning as an adjunct to guideline-based treatment vs usual care for patients with acute moderate ischemic stroke.
(2022-08-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on August 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, August 16.
(2022-08-16). Iran start Asian U18 Volleyball Championship on high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran defeated China 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-22) in the opening match of the 14th edition of the Asian Men's U18 Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Trump, state secrets and the crisis of the American state. wsws.org With the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, the focus of the political crisis within the state has shifted from Trump's January 6 attempt to overthrow the election and establish a presidential dictatorship to his disruption of the global interests of the US national security state.
(2022-08-16). Syria stresses enhancing scientific relations with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Bassam Bashir Ibrahim the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Syria has called for boosting bilateral scientific relations of his country with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2022-08-16). US says studying Iran's response to EU proposed text. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The United States Department of States has said that it has received Iran's response to the EU proposal on the nuclear deal, and it is studying it.
(2022-08-16). ONU insta a defender derechos de mujeres y niñas afganas. telesurtv.net Este lunes se cumplió el año del regreso al poder de los talibanes, tras vencer a las FF.AA. afganas respaldadas por EE.UU.
(2022-08-16). China steps up rural road construction to boost investment, employment. ecns.cn China will launch a new round of construction and rebuilding of rural roads, expand investment in rural construction and create more jobs for the rural population, amid efforts to consolidate poverty alleviation achievements and accelerate rural revitalization.
(2022-08-16). The woes America left behind in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Last year this month, Army Major General Christopher T. Donahue went down in history as the last American soldier to depart Afghanistan.
(2022-08-16). Turkish official says ties level with Syria could enhance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — An assistant to the head of the Justice and Development Party in Turkey says that the level of relations with Damascus can increase.
(2022-08-16). Rusia frustra atentado contra oleoducto en Volvogrado. telesurtv.net Los servicios de seguridad dijeron estar tomando medidas para frenar esas actividades y buscar a los cómplices en Rusia.
(2022-08-16). China provides assistance to Cuba after massive oil depot fire. ecns.cn A delivery ceremony for a Chinese Red Cross Society donation worth 1 ,000 U.S. dollars to its Cuban counterpart was held here Monday.
(2022-08-16). Amazon Employees Hold First-Ever Work Stoppage in Air Freight Division. commondreams.org "If Amazon can afford to pay its CEO $214 million last year it can afford to give their workers a $5-an-hour raise and a safe workplace," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.
(2022-08-16). Medical Need and Transplant Accessibility—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We read with great interest the Letter to the Editor by Mr Kumar in response to our Viewpoint, which highlighted that the financial evaluation conducted as part of transplant candidacy evaluation is unjust and perpetuates racial and socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes. This is just one example of how the transplant evaluation process leads to the systematic exclusion of certain groups of people from receiving a potentially lifesaving transplant.
(2022-08-16). Rusia pide que Ucrania deje de atacar central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net La planta nuclear de Zaporiyia, la más grande de Europa, se encuentra en la localidad ucraniana de Energodar.
(2022-08-16). Iran's IUMS to expand cooperation with Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) — The Iranian cultural attache in Iraq said the Tehran-based Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) will increase its cooperation with Iraqi scientific and medical institutions.
(2022-08-16). Periviable Birth, Race, and Neonatal Resuscitation. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional descriptive study uses National Center for Health Statistics natality data to assess whether the frequency of active treatment among live-born US neonates in the periviable period (22 weeks 0 days to 25 weeks 6 days' gestation) changed from 2014 to 2020 and whether active treatment differed by gestational age at birth and race and ethnicity.
(2022-08-16). Digital Authoritarianism in Turkey. juancole.com Written by Arzu Geybullayeva< | - Authoritarian regimes have long had a complicated relationship with media and communications technologies. The Unfreedom Monitor is a Global Voices Advox research initiative examining the growing phenomenon of networked or digital authoritarianism. This extract, about Turkey's control and censorship of the internet, is from the series of reports to ...
(2022-08-16). Mobilize the working class in defence of public education and to stop the pandemic! Build the Ontario Education Workers Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org Our committee aims to unite all education workers on a program of political class struggle against years of funding cuts enforced by Liberal and Conservative governments alike, wage cuts, and the abandonment of any effort to stop the spread of the deadly pandemic.
(2022-08-16). Turkish launches artillery attacks on N Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Syrian sources announced that Turkish forces have launched artillery attacks on the city of Al-Dirbasiyah as well as its surrounding villages in the northern suburbs of Al-Hasakah.
(2022-08-16). Celebrate International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Discover California Pioneers of African Descent (1849-1875) as part of United Nations International Day for People of African Descent.
(2022-08-16). Iran seizes unprecedented amount of crystal meth. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Legal Deputy of Iran's Customs Farideh Zubeidi announced the confiscation of over 1.1 tons of crystal meth hidden in two fuel tankers entering from Afghanistan to Iran.
(2022-08-16). Cubans to vote on law recognizing families, regardless of sex or gender identity. peoplesworld.org 
If approved by Cuban voters next month, the country's new Family Code will stand as a social revolution, enshrining the right of all people to form a family regardless of sex or gender identity and recognizing a variety of family forms. On July 22, the National Assembly of Cuba passed the bill, a legal document …
(2022-08-16). Fossil fuel companies' projections won't meet Paris Agreement climate goals. imperial.ac.uk Decarbonisation scenarios produced by BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Equinor are incompatible with Paris Agreement goals for a safe and habitable planet.
(2022-08-16). Wuhan Supercomputing Center connected to national network. ecns.cn Wuhan Supercomputing Center, located in East Lake High-tech Development Zone of central China's Hubei Province, has been connected to China's national computing network.
(2022-08-16). Confirman tres fallecidos tras balacera en Guayaquil, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que cuatro delincuentes atacaron a las víctimas, identificando el hecho como un crimen de sicariato.
(2022-08-16). Líbano denunciará en Naciones Unidas violaciones aéreas de Israel. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Emigrantes del Líbano confirmó que presentará una queja ante la ONU a fin de intervenir en las continuas transgresiones israelíes a la soberanía libanesa. Al mismo tiempo, denunció el uso del territorio nacional por parte de Tel Aviv para bombardear al pueblo sirio en flagrante violación del derecho y los tratados internacionales.
(2022-08-16). Massive fire breaks out in US base near Baghdad airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Local Iraqi sources reported that a massive fire broke out in the Americans' Victoria base located near the Baghdad airport.
(2022-08-16). Central Qinghai-Tibet Plateau once a global floristic exchange hub: study. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have revealed that the central Qinghai-Tibet Plateau was a globally significant hub for floristic exchange tens of millions of years ago.
(2022-08-16). Irán pide la salida de tripulación iraní retenida en Argentina. telesurtv.net El diplomático iraní, Naser Kanani, resaltó la importancia que tiene para su nación la liberación de los cinco iraníes detenidos en Argentina.
(2022-08-16). Gazprom: Precios del gas en Europa podrían ascender en invierno a 4 000 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos. cubadebate.cu La empresa rusa Gazprom informó este martes que en invierno los precios del gas en el continente europeo podrían ascender a 4 000 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos. Para la compañía, ese será el escenario si la tendencia al alza de los precios continúa. El precio del gas ya superó el umbral de los 2 500 dólares por 1 000 metros cúbicos.
(2022-08-16). Is Moral Clarity Possible in Donald Trump's Lie-Soaked America? commondreams.org The fact is that truth-telling and confession, while difficult, are good for the soul. I wish for more and hope it will be enough.
(2022-08-16). Australia: Worker seriously injured in four-storey fall in south Sydney. wsws.org Coming just eight days after the tragic death of stonemason Alistair Bidmead at Fort Street High School, the accident again raises the dangerous conditions confronted by workers every day.
(2022-08-16). Juantorena se mantiene en estado crítico estable. cubadebate.cu El bicampeón olímpico Alberto Juantorena Danger, presidente de la Federación Cubana de Atletismo, se mantiene en estado crítico estable, según el parte médico emitido este 15 de agosto. Reproducimos a continuación los aspectos fundamentales de la nueva información emitida por el Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, donde permanece hospitalizado.
(2022-08-16). Medical Need and Transplant Accessibility. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Viewpoint discussed inequities in solid organ transplants in the US and presented policy proposals to ameliorate these disparities. However, an additional barrier to transplant accessibility that should be considered is the stigma and ableism faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
(2022-08-16). Arms trafficking gang dismantled in SW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran's police have disbanded a major arms and ammunition trafficking gang in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
(2022-08-16). Israel rejects Palestine hunger striker's appeal for release. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — An Israeli military court rejected an appeal for release by a Palestinian prisoner whose health is deteriorating as he continues a 165-day hunger strike to protest being held without charge or trial.
(2022-08-16). Eight murder convictions overturned due to Chicago police corruption and torture. wsws.org The latest exonerations bring the total related to former Chicago detective Reynaldo Guevara's misconduct to 35, and follow four years of the state leading in exonerations after violent police abuse resulted in false convictions.
(2022-08-16). First 5 asymptomatic carriers discharged from hospital in Lhasa. ecns.cn The first batch of five asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers were discharged yesterday after one week treatment in Lhasa, with the oldest at 53 years old and the youngest 5 years old. They will continue isolated medical observation in designated hotels.
(2022-08-16). Iran supports a Middle East free from nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Tehran supports the non-nuclear status of the Middle East and will continue to apply efforts in this direction, Deputy Chief of General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Ali Abdollahi said.
(2022-08-16). Minor Consent Laws for Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Services. jamanetwork.com This study examines current minor consent laws for sexually transmitted infection/HIV services and related confidentiality protections in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
(2022-08-16). Chinese and Western medicine used to curb COVID-19 surge in Tibet. ecns.cn Northwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has established a therapeutic mechanism that integrates traditional Tibetan medicine with Western medicine to treat patients in the latest surge of COVID-19.
(2022-08-16). 200k liters of smuggled fuel seized in Hormozgan prov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Police forces of Hormozgan province, south of Iran, have confiscated 200,000 liters of smuggled fuel in Sirik County, Hormozgan Province, Iran.
(2022-08-16). Presidente de Nicaragua cuestiona posición de Argentina por secuestro de avión venezolano. telesurtv.net "Nuestra solidaridad a las familias de los retenidos y a nuestro hermano Nicolás Maduro", indicó el mandatario nicaragüense.
(2022-08-16). Zarpa barco de la ONU con cereales desde Ucrania hacia àÅfrica. telesurtv.net Se trata del primer cargamento de ayuda alimentaria que sale de Ucrania tras la firma en julio de unos acuerdos entre Kiev y Moscú.
(2022-08-16). Seasonal fishing ban lifted in South China Sea. ecns.cn Fishing boats berth at Zhapo port of Hailing island in Yangjiang city, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 15, 2022. The seasonal fishing ban in the South China Sea ended on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can your child hear the teacher? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fyq4YhJ4YsE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. You know your child can see the video board, but what if he can't hear the…
(2022-08-16). Supplemental Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids Did Not Prevent New Dry Eye Disease. jamanetwork.com Long-term daily use of supplemental marine ω-3 fatty acids did not reduce new diagnosed cases of dry eye disease (DED) nor reported severe symptoms in a large randomized clinical trial.
(2022-08-16). Saturday 8/13: Free Virtual Screening of the documentary film "My Love Awaits Me by the Sea" indybay.org
(2022-08-16). Chapeando: El bombero de Biden (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La nota del Nuevo Herald, parece hecha para apagar el fuego de las reacciones al error político de la administración Biden, incapaz de responder racional y humanitariamente a la solicitud que desde las primeras horas hizo Cuba ante el incendio en Matanzas. Esta nota no es más que otro intento por acallar las críticas que se le han hecho.
(2022-08-16). No-alcohol cocktails gain popularity in the U.S. america.cgtn.com A desire to live a healthier lifestyle has prompted many people in the U.S. to cut back on their alcohol intake. Bars and restaurants are increasingly catering to this demographic by offering a larger number of alcohol-free beverages. And a slew of new products on …
(2022-08-16). Arriban a Venezuela bomberos que lucharon contra incendio en Cuba. telesurtv.net "Le agradezco a ustedes (bomberos) por tenderles la mano a los hermanos cubanos, arriesgando sus propias vidas", afirmó el embajador cubano en Venezuela.
(2022-08-16). Bolivia y ONU fortalecen colaboración para el desarrollo. telesurtv.net El organismo internacional destacó que la visita del titular del PNUD para Latinoamérica es un hito relevante en la agenda que respalda el organismo en el país.
(2022-08-16). Cuadrando la Caja: Las Colas en Cuba øSoluciones? cubadebate.cu øSon las colas un mecanismo de distribución? øCuáles son algunos de los protocolos que se han implementado para su control? øFuncionan? y øCuáles son algunas de las propuestas que podríamos sugerir desde nuestro programa para incidir en ellas en el corto plazo?Si le cuadra estas y otras preguntas por favor, acompáñanos.
(2022-08-16). Por un mundo libre de armas nucleares. globalizacion.ca "Nadie, no habrá sobrevivientes", contestó el Presidente Putin a Oliver Stone, director de cine estadounidense, a la pregunta que éste le hizo sobre quién ganaría una hipotética guerra entre EEUU y Rusia. Putin explicó que una vez empezada la guerra…
(2022-08-16). Will Rollins flip California's newly redistricted CD 41? peoplesworld.org 
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.—Republican Ken Calvert, 69, the incumbent U.S. Representative from the former 42nd District, is running for reelection to his 16th term in the newly reconfigured Congressional District 41. Until a few months ago, polls give this race a unanimous "Likely Republican" rating, yet that has changed considerably. The big difference is that only …
(2022-08-16). Inicia oficialmente campaña electoral en Brasil con Lula como favorito. cubadebate.cu Este martes arrancó en Brasil de manera oficial la campaña electoral hacia las elecciones generales de octubre, que tienen al expresidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva y al actual mandatario, Jair Bolsonaro, como principales rivales. Para esta campaña hay 12 candidatos presidenciales registrados que intentarán convencer de sus proyectos a más de 156 millones de electores.
(2022-08-16). Iran looking for guarantees on reviving JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — An adviser to Iranian negotiating team at talks on the deal in Vienna confirmed on Tuesday that Iran is looking for guarantees that if a future US administration withdraws from the deal, it will "have to pay a price".
(2022-08-16). Consumer Health: Enjoy the summer sun safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exercising and enjoying time outdoors are important for good health. Staying protected from the sun will allow you and your family to do so safely. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and increases your risk of developing skin cancer, wrinkles and age spots….
(2022-08-16). Iran, Mauritius explore energy cooperation avenues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The ways of cooperation between Iran and Mauritius in the energy sector were discussed during the meeting between the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and the Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment of the latter.
(2022-08-16). Campaña electoral iniciará este 16 de agosto en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las autoridades electorales indicaron que se han registrado más de diez candidatos oficialmente nominados a la Presidencia.
(2022-08-16). US, South Korea, Japan hold missile defense exercise. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The United States, South Korea, and Japan participated in a ballistic missile defense exercise off Hawaii's coast last week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, reviving combined drills with an eye on North Korea as well as China.
(2022-08-16). Putin: "La situación en Ucrania demuestra que Estados Unidos está tratando de prolongar este conflicto" cubadebate.cu El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin acusó este martes a Estados Unidos de tratar de prolongar el conflicto en Ucrania y "desestabilizar y complejizar" la situación en Asia y el mundo con la visita de Nancy Pelosi a Taiwán.
(2022-08-16). Results Varied for Probiotic to Reduce Risk of Diarrhea in Kids Taking Antibiotics. jamanetwork.com A multispecies probiotic used in a randomized clinical trial did not reduce the risk of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) caused by either Clostridioides difficile or otherwise unexplained cause, but it did reduce the overall risk of diarrhea, a secondary outcome.
(2022-08-16). Can Transformative Change Come to America? commondreams.org Perhaps sooner than most think, major legislative action regulating greenhouse gas emissions will finally be possible. But that moment will not arrive without deep struggle, organizing, and collective persistence.
(2022-08-16). Mantiene Canadá vínculos estrechos con Holguín en el turismo y la producción de níquel. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Canadá en Cuba, John Geoffrey Gartshore, señaló que Holguín es, junto con Matanzas, una de las provincias con las que el Gobierno canadiense mantiene vínculos más estrechos en la Isla mediante su intervención en el turismo y la producción de níquel. Ambos Gobiernos trabajan, además, en el Proyecto Former, en Moa.
(2022-08-16). Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Mauritius. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran welcomes the expansion of ties with the Republic of Mauritius.
(2022-08-16). Bolstering transit, transportation Iran's regional priorities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Stressing significance of corridors in economic approach, Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said that bolstering transit and communications routes in the region is of Iran's priorities.
(2022-08-16). Ronaldo Veitía permanece ingresado, con parámetros normales y sedado. cubadebate.cu Ronaldo Veitía, entrenador emblemático de judo cubano, permanece ingresado en España, con parámetros médicos normales, y sedado, informaron al Inder. Los médicos continúan evaluando el daño causado por sus afecciones y el estado de coma en que fue ingresado. No es posible determinar todavía cuándo recibirá el alta.
(2022-08-16). Patient Information: Common Causes of Hair Loss. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes patterned, diffuse, and focal hair loss and the treatments available for each.
(2022-08-16). Evusheld Treatment Timing Set. jamanetwork.com People eligible for COVID-19 preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with the monoclonal antibody combination of tixagevimab and cilgavimab (Evusheld) should be treated every 6 months to maintain protection against infection, according to the recently revised Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers.
(2022-08-16). México anuncia nuevo plan para rescate de mineros atrapados. telesurtv.net El Gobierno mexicano anunció este lunes un nuevo plan para salvar a los 10 mineros atrapados en la mina de Sabinas, en el norteño estado de Coahuila.
(2022-08-16). Iran to set up 10 trade centers in Africa to boost trade ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The Director General of African Bureau of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the country will set up 10 trade centers in Africa by the end of the current year (to end March 20, 2023) to bolster trade ties.
(2022-08-16). Saturday 8/13: Meetup: Lauren Gazzola on Government Repression of Activists. indybay.org Crescent Lawn, Berkeley CA…
(2022-08-16). Iran sent response to EU on draft agreement to revive JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Iran has sent EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell its response on the proposed text of a draft agreement to restore the Iranian nuclear deal.
(2022-08-16). FM says: 'Kabul moment' becomes a byword for US's debacle in Afghanistan. ecns.cn
(2022-08-16). William Ruto gana las elecciones presidenciales de Kenia. telesurtv.net La Comisión Electoral Independiente y de Fronteras (IEBC) anunció los resultados finales tras una semana de realizadas.
(2022-08-16). One Year Later: How the Biden Admin, Big Tech, and Pfizer Fooled Americans into Taking "FDA Approved" COVID Vaccines that Never Actually Existed. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). Texas young workers summit shows the movement's new militancy. peoplesworld.org 
ROUND ROCK, Texas—Recent wins from young workers around the country have provided hope for the prospect of a renewed labor movement, and, in the wake of these successes, the Texas AFL-CIO held its 3rd Annual Young Active Labor Leaders (YALL) Summit here last month. The keynote speaker of the summit was none other than Chris …
(2022-08-16). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org BC government workers began a series of limited strikes over contract issues while Argentine teachers held a two-day strike last week in defense of jailed union leader.
(2022-08-16). Death toll from Yerevan market blast rises to 16: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — The death toll from the blast and subsequent fire at Yerevan's Surmalu wholesale market has risen to 16, the press service of the Armenian emergencies ministry reported on Tuesday.
(2022-08-16). Plane crash reported in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) — Saudi official sources reported that a light plane crashed in the country's capital of Riyadh.
(2022-08-16). Celebrarán Habana Mambo Festival a finales de agosto. cubadebate.cu La segunda edición del Habana Mambo Festival se celebrará entre el 24 y el 28 de agosto próximos, organizada por la Dirección Provincial de Cultura de La Habana y Mambo Producciones. El festival iba a realizarse entre el 9 y el 14 de agosto, pero su comité organizador decidió posponerlo luego del accidente en la base de supertanqueros en Matanzas.
(2022-08-15). Why does Israel keep killing Palestinians? electronicintifada.net Try as it might, the Tel Aviv regime cannot bomb and murder its way to legitimacy.
(2022-08-15). La farsa de la democracia en Puerto Rico bajo el colonialismo de EEUU. multipolarista.com La democracia no existe en Puerto Rico bajo el colonialismo estadounidense. El pueblo no tiene poder de decisión y no puede alcanzar la independencia a través de procesos eleccionarios amañados.
(2022-08-15). Cómo Rusia ha frustrado los planes imperiales de EEUU. multipolarista.com Después de 1991, los países occidentales estaban muy convencidos que Rusia era un bocado a ser devorado. Pero en Ucrania y más allá, Moscú ha ganado y EEUU y Europa están en decadencia.
(2022-08-15). Kiev Tacitly Admitted to Waging Nuclear Terrorism Against Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko The only possible explanation for this shocking stance is that the West has become so desperate to stop Russia's slow but steady advance throughout the latest phase of the Ukrainian Conflict that its ideologically driven elite are literally willing to sacrifice their own people's lives and that of future generations in a last-ditch…
(2022-08-15). J-Street, Andy Levin, and Liberal Zionism. mintpressnews.com 
Jerusalem, Palestine  ; The liberal Zionist voice, which many people mistake for actual support for justice in Palestine, is toxic and dangerous and probably serves Israel and its brutal, racist agenda more than any other ideology.The most glaring example for this is of course
(2022-08-15). Is the Ukrainian War on its Own People Now Over? journal-neo.org 
My former neighbour in the US wrote to me, tongue in cheek, a few days ago. "I was told the Ukrainian civil war is over and Russia won because the Azov Battalion was wiped out. There is a total media blackout in the US, and worse than that — so much disinformation before and how …
(2022-08-15). Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan: Feedback from the Middle East. journal-neo.org 
The visit of US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan was met with bewilderment and wariness in the Middle East media. This is evidenced, in particular, by the headline comments on the subject: "Taiwan after Ukraine on the American chessboard", "Controversial visit", "Why provoke China?", etc. What is the use and point for …
(2022-08-15). Ukraine: Why Inspectors Can't Reach the Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant. libya360.wordpress.com The UN doesn't want IAEA monitors to confirm Kiev was shelling the power plant, says local administration Members of the UN are blocking a visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) so they can avoid confirming Kiev shelled the Russian-controlled facility, local official Vladimir Rogov told RT…
(2022-08-15). The U.S. Pivot to Asia: Cold War Lessons from Vietnam for Today. libya360.wordpress.com Cynthia Chung In part one of this series, I discussed how a massive U.S. arms stockpile in Okinawa, Japan that was originally intended to be used for the planned American invasion of Japan was cancelled once the two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. L. Fletcher Prouty, who served as Chief of Special Operations…
(2022-08-15). The Understated Effects of Nuclear War on the World. scheerpost.com 
By Diego Ramos / Original to ScheerPost With nuclear war becoming a growing concern in the world, scientists, in an authoritative study published by Nature Food, dug deeper into the expected, horrid outcomes of such an event. Apart from the Hiroshima style obliteration of all signs of life in the directly affected areas, the new …
(2022-08-15). 'West Wants to Change Regimes for Itself': Africans Strategize In Washington Against Western-Backed Leaders. towardfreedom.org A regional conference of the National Unity Platform, a political party in Uganda, brought together members of the country's diaspora from the New York City and Washington metro areas to strategize on how to tackle U.S. meddling that props up leaders. TF editor Julie Varughese reports.
(2022-08-15). Urgent appeal for unity and mass action: Demand Amazon and Starbucks recognize unions now! workers.org 
Support Amazon Workers Network The Support Amazon Workers Network issued the following call for mass solidarity actions Aug. 10. By Aug. 14 close to 200 organizations and individuals from many states and other countries have signed in support. Pro-union Starbucks workers, Lansing, Michigan. Credit: Workers United Warning: The worker organizing . . . |
(2022-08-15). CIA, Pompeo Sued for Allegedly Spying on US Attorneys and Journalists Who Met With Assange. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter A group of journalists and lawyers, who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange while he was living under political asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy, sued the CIA and former CIA director Mike Pompeo. They allege that the agency under Pompeo spied on them in violation of their privacy rights. Undercover …
(2022-08-15). China's Growing Military Might. journal-neo.org 
What many in the West at first dismissed as a tantrum thrown by Beijing over the unauthorized visit of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan appears instead to be a carefully thought-out strategy designed to incrementally reassert Chinese sovereignty over the island territory. Beijing's ability to do this is underwritten by the …
(2022-08-15). Economics and Diplomacy: Beijing's Successes in Southeast Asia. journal-neo.org 
In recent decades, the PRC has achieved outstanding success in foreign policy by developing economic and political relations with various countries around the world. However, relations with the nearest neighbors are of particular importance for any country, and the security of the state often depends on relations with them. Every powerful state that plays a …
(2022-08-15). Greece returns Iranian crude oil illegally seized by the US. popularresistance.org The Iranian embassy in Athens revealed late on 12 August that the Lana, an Iranian-flagged tanker, is retrieving a cargo of oil that the US tried to steal earlier this year. | "The transfer of stolen Iranian oil to the Lana is underway in Greek waters, and the ship will soon leave for our country with the full cargo of oil," the Iranian embassy tweeted.
(2022-08-15). Fighting the Sleep of Reason: Reporting, Class, Independence. libya360.wordpress.com *Tortilla Con Sal An increasingly large number of people now agree that information of all kinds in the countries of North America, Europe and their Pacific allies is deployed overwhelmingly to serve the interests of Western corporate oligarchs and the politicians who front for them. Outlets including news media and NGOs, academic and scientific journals…
(2022-08-15). Guatemala: Consensus of Unity for Plurinationality. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná Reading of the Declaration of the Consensus of Unity for Plurinationality There is no doubt that the political left (political parties) and the socio-cultural left (most of the NGOs created by the revolutionary vanguards) are in a historic dilemma: either they commit themselves to the articulation of the Consensus for Plurinational Unity, or…
(2022-08-15). Venezuela and Colombia Appoint Ambassadors in Effort To Reestablish Diplomatic Relations. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government named a new board of directors of Monómeros after Petro made the decision to return the company.
(2022-08-15). The Truth About Busing Migrants from the Border to DC: A Story of Welcoming. commondreams.org The narrative cycling around conservative media outlets is that Governors Abbott and Ducey have "stuck it to the Dems" by "bringing the border crisis" to their front doors. In reality, mutual aid and solidarity groups have safely welcomed thousands of asylum seekers with dignity.
(2022-08-15). El robo de riquezas por bancos occidentales. globalizacion.ca Muchas naciones se están dando cuenta de que no se pueden guardar riquezas en los bancos occidentales porque algunas de estas instituciones se han especializado en adueñarse y robar sus tesoros mediante cualquier excusa. | Desde hace varias décadas estos hechos…
(2022-08-15). Ni por las buenas ni por malas la derecha peruana logra asaltar el poder (por ahora). globalizacion.ca Lo que ha demostrado la derecha peruana en el primer año de gobierno de Pedro Castillo es que su fin es asaltar el poder por las buenas o por las malas, que no cree en la democracia ni en los…
(2022-08-15). Three Lessons From Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan. scheerpost.com 
By Huáy«î Think Tank (ÂçéËØ≠Êô∫Â∫ì) Editor's Note: This article was distributed by a Chinese government accepted source, but we believe it is worthy of a wider audience because it provides documentation of important ongoing dialogue within top circles in China unavailable elsewhere. Pelosi, riding late into the night, came after all, and her arrival made me …
(2022-08-15). Un año sin tropas invasoras y con los talibanes en el poder en Afganistán. globalizacion.ca Los talibanes volvieron al poder hace un año cuando las fuerzas encabezadas por Estados Unidos se retiraron de Afganistán, dos décadas después de deponer al régimen islámico, acusado de cobijar a la organización Al Qaeda, acusado de ser autor de…
(2022-08-15). Secreto a voces  ; Los claroscuros: China y Latinoamérica. globalizacion.ca Después de la muerte de Mao, al mando del poder en China llegó Deng Xiaoping, en 1976. China era un país agrícola hasta hace 46 años. A partir de la muerte de Mao, Deng inició una serie de reformas cuyo…
(2022-08-15). Nacionaltrumpismo, el show y su campaña de retorno a la Casa Blanca. globalizacion.ca Desde los ataques a las Torres Gemelas y al Pentágono el 11 de septiembre de 2001, Estados Unidos inició las guerras "antiterroristas" con la adopción de la Doctrina de la Autodefensa Anticipatoria, que significa atacar antes de ser atacado. | El…
(2022-08-15). Protesters Brutalized by SF City Employees Announce Federal Civil Suit. indybay.org 1 min mp4 video by Lis Cox.
(2022-08-15). How Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Has Enabled China to Redefine the Rules of the Game. scheerpost.com 
By Míng Jƒ´nwéi (ÊòéÈáëÁª¥) Editor's Note: This article was distributed by a Chinese government accepted source, but we believe it is worthy of a wider audience because it provides documentation of important ongoing dialogue within top circles in China unavailable elsewhere. 1) Many of my friends were disappointed when Pelosi arrived in Taiwan. I also originally …
(2022-08-15). Matanzas fires solidarity firefighters with honors. en.cubadebate.cu Yurisbel Estrada Carrasco, Chief of the Cárdenas Firefighters Command, thanked the work of colleagues from the rest of the country and also those from other sister nations, the Cuban Red Cross, rescuers, combatants, volunteers, and those who sent humanitarian aid. The fire spread and caused the explosion at the supertanker base, in the industrial zone of this city; it was extinguished on the last 12 thanks to the work of specialized forces and media from Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela.They recognize Mexicans and Venezuelans who fought the fire in Matanzas…