(2022-10-22). Dozens Of Civilians Wounded As A Result Of Ukrainian Shelling Of Market In Russian Belgorod Region. southfront.org 
On the morning of October 22, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the town of Schebekino in the Russian border…
(2022-10-22). EU Will Provide Kiev With 1.5 Billion Euros Per Month Next Year. news.antiwar.com European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the bloc would give Kiev 18 billion euros next year while it continues fighting Russia, Reuters reported on Friday.The latest pledge was made during the second day of the EU leaders' summit in Brussels, where further support for Ukraine is being discussed. According to von …
(2022-10-22). U.S. CDC warns of respiratory syncytial virus outbreak in children. ecns.cn Latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common respiratory virus, are spiking in the Untied States.
(2022-10-22). Non-Aligned Countries Mobilize To Demand US Answers About Military Biolabs. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageWashington violated international law by conducting illegal biological research. | Written by Gradually, international society is mobilizing to demand answers from the US about its involvement in criminal scientific activities. On October 18, Belarus, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, China, Cuba, Nicaragua, Syria, and Russia invoked the Artic…
(2022-10-22). Developing world looks to China's ongoing success. ecns.cn China's modernization provides an example and model for the developing world, said Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations.
(2022-10-22). 20th CPC National Congress concludes. ecns.cn The week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on Saturday in Beijing.
(2022-10-22). 55% of Humanity Does Not Reject the Accession to Russia of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia. dissidentvoice.org On October 12, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution rejecting the accession to Russia of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine. The resolution is titled, "Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Defending the Principles of the Charter of the United Nations." It reads, in part: [The UNGA] Declares that the unlawful …
(2022-10-22). Russia rejects claims of Tehran providing drones to Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Allegations by Kyiv and Western countries that Iran is providing unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia are fake news, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said at a UN Security Council meeting.
(2022-10-22). 'Martyr Bagheri' vessel to be equipped with drone, missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said that about 60 drones can fly from the 'Martyr Bagheri' vessel's deck.
(2022-10-22). Ukraine war is 'Biden's war' now. mronline.org 
The most obvious explanation to the mysterious air dash of the UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace to Washington on Tuesday could be that he was canvassing for the support of the Biden Administration for his pitch to succeed Liz Truss as Britain's next prime minister.
(2022-10-22). EU confesses 'our prosperity was based on China & Russia': Cheap energy, low-paid labor, big market. mronline.org 
EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell confessed the West's neoliberal economic model was "based on cheap energy coming from Russia," "access to the big China market," and low-paid Chinese workers. Europe has now lost that, and is thus in crisis.
(2022-10-22). What is China's Political System? dissidentvoice.org The 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China is currently taking place and Dongsheng will be publishing a series of videos in order to better understand this political event. China is at the center of the world's economy and geopolitics, however little is known about its internal politics. So, what is China's political system? …
(2022-10-22). 20th CPC National Congress Report. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. ‚Ä¢ 20th CPC National Congress report ‚Ä¢ China's EV battery supplies to the US ‚Ä¢ Rice growing in salty, alkaline soil ‚Ä¢ Physical growth of rural children in a decade…
(2022-10-22). China remains committed to following its own path on human rights. ecns.cn China remains committed to following its own path on human rights, and will not accept any condescending lecturing. China opposes the politicization of issues related to human rights, according to Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.
(2022-10-22). Diplomatic relations established with nine countries that formerly had so-called 'diplomatic ties' with China's Taiwan region. ecns.cn China has now established diplomatic relations with nine countries that formerly had so-called "diplomatic ties" with the country's Taiwan region, according to Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.
(2022-10-22). List of alternate members of 20th CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn The following is a list of the 171 alternate members of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) elected at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress on Saturday…
(2022-10-22). Three Chinese breaking dancers advance to top 32 in World Breaking Championship. ecns.cn Team China's B-girl Liu Qingyi, Guo Pu and B-boy Shang Xiaoyu qualified for the top 32 of the 2022 WDSF World Breaking Championship on Friday.
(2022-10-22). China will become pivotal in changing, uncertain world: Haroon Sharif. ecns.cn
(2022-10-22). Haroon Sharif: China will become pivotal in changing, uncertain world. ecns.cn The world is in a state of great uncertainty and China can play a very critical role in dealing with various challenges, said former Minister of State of Pakistan Haroon Sharif, while giving an interview with China News Network about the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
(2022-10-22). China sweeps three golds at FINA Diving World Cup. ecns.cn China collected three golds and one sliver here on Friday at FINA Diving World Cup as teen stars Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi clinched their first World Cup gold.
(2022-10-22). China cracks down on 170,000 cases of environment-related fraud since 2015. ecns.cn China has dealt with over 170,000 cases since the new environmental law took effect in 2015.
(2022-10-22). Slides installed on office building in southwest China's Sichuan. ecns.cn An office building in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, has become popular on the Internet because of a series of slides installed on it. The six-floor building was renovated in 1982. It looks green as each floor grows plants.
(2022-10-22). Resolution on work report of 19th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection adopted at CPC congress. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday passed a resolution on the work report of the 19th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
(2022-10-22). China envoy denounces rights smears. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy on Thursday firmly refuted groundless accusations on China's human rights, saying the world does not need condescending remarks or the politicization of human rights.
(2022-10-22). Resolution on 19th CPC Central Committee report adopted at 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday passed a resolution endorsing the report of the 19th CPC Central Committee.
(2022-10-22). Friday 12/9: Film: Chinatown Rising Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library | 1135 Powell Street | San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2022-10-22). Resolution on Party Constitution amendment adopted at 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday passed a resolution on an amendment to the CPC Constitution.
(2022-10-22). List of members of 20th CPC Central Committee. ecns.cn The following is a list of the 205 members of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) elected at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress in Beijing on Saturday…
(2022-10-22). List of members of 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. ecns.cn The following is a list of the 133 members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China (CPC) elected at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress on Saturday…
(2022-10-22). New CPC leadership to meet press on Sunday. ecns.cn Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will meet the press on Sunday after they are elected at a plenary meeting on the same day.
(2022-10-22). Highlights of foreign congratulatory messages on 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn Political party leaders worldwide have congratulated the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and General Secretary Xi Jinping of the committee on the convening of the 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-22). Xi Jinping presiding over 20th CPC National Congress closing session. ecns.cn Xi Jinping is presiding over the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.
(2022-10-22). 20th CPC National Congress begins closing session. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its closing session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.
(2022-10-22). They Say: China will become pivotal in changing, uncertain world. ecns.cn
(2022-10-22). CPC elects new Central Committee, new Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection have been elected at the closing session of the 20th CPC National Congress on Saturday.
(2022-10-22). Concluye XX Congreso Nacional del Partido Comunista de China. telesurtv.net En esta sesión fueron electos los miembros del 20 Comité Central del colectivo y de la Comisión Central de Control Disciplinario.
(2022-10-22). The Last Thing Haiti Needs Is Another Military Intervention. dissidentvoice.org 
GeÃÅlin Buteau (Haiti), Guede with Drum, ca. 1995. At the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2022, Haiti's Foreign Minister Jean Victor Geneus admitted that his country faces a serious crisis, which he said 'can only be solved with the effective support of our partners'. To many close observers of the situation unfolding in …
(2022-10-22). 75th Anniversary of Nuremberg Code. dissidentvoice.org 
I have no doubt that the C19 shots are our modern holocaust, which will cost more human lives than WW2. The implementation of Agenda 2030 is rapidly accelerating. Many people stand on the sidelines and do nothing. They just say "wake me up when this is over". Their inaction contributes to the rapid, insidious …
(2022-10-22). Phillies toma ventaja sobre los Padres dos juegos a uno. cubadebate.cu Kyle Schwarber inauguró el encuentro con un homerun más, Jean Segura compensó un error que derivó en una carrera bateando un sencillo que significó la ventaja, y los Phillies de Philadelphia se impuso el viernes 4-2 sobre Los Padres de San Diego, para colocarse arriba 2-1 en la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Nacional.
(2022-10-22). Exmilitares aceptan responsabilidad por falsos positivos en Colombia. telesurtv.net El general retirado Henry William Torres Escalante aceptó los cargos de autor mediato de crímenes de lesa humanidad, asesinato y desaparición forzada de personas.
(2022-10-22). Hundreds of Billions in New Lending on the Table at Cote d'Ivoire Gathering. indybay.org World Development Banks Meet for Third Annual Summit…
(2022-10-22). In America, Democracy Can Simply Be Bought by the Billionaires. commondreams.org Citizens United lets billionaires set the terms of debate.
(2022-10-22). Moody's cuts UK outlook to 'negative' over political turmoil. ecns.cn Ratings agency Moody's on Friday lowered the United Kingdom's outlook to "negative" from "stable" over ongoing political turmoil, weaker growth prospects and high inflation.
(2022-10-22). U.S. adjusts tax rules to curb skyrocketing inflation. ecns.cn The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced it would adjust many tax rules in a bid to curb skyrocketing inflation.
(2022-10-22). Condemn brutal Sri Lankan police attack on student demonstration! wsws.org The ongoing police attacks on student demonstrations are another indication that the Wickremesinghe government will use its repressive powers to crush all those opposing its IMF austerity measures.
(2022-10-22). 75th Anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist Takes on Added Significance With Escalation of New Cold War. covertactionmagazine.com Let's Hope History Does Not Repeat This month marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Hollywood Blacklist. On October 27, 1947, screenwriter John Howard Lawson, the first member of what came to be known as the "Hollywood Ten," testified before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). The contentious, testy testimony before a …
(2022-10-22). The Conformity Forge and The Alchemy of Evil. indybay.org One possible answer may be that governments, the media, the legal system, and the vast majority of the population are firmly embedded in a sociopolitical system that not only does not want anything about it to be questioned, but also actively prevents an awareness from arising in people of a radically different view of the world in which they live. A social paradigm shift is imperative!
(2022-10-22). Sunday 10/23: The New Cold War with Sharat G. Lin. indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486…
(2022-10-22). Ex LAUSD Teacher Files FBI Report Against Disgraced City Council Member Nury Martinez. indybay.org Los Angeles California, Oct. 21, 2022- Lorcan T. Kilroy M.F.A., the dismissed Los Angeles High School Art teacher and the son of award winning Irish Playwright Thomas Kilroy, has now, after concluding 7 years of litigation against now-disgraced former LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez and others, filed a conclusory report with the F.B.I.
(2022-10-22). U.S. police kill twice as many people every year as we've been told. mronline.org 
Most countries are far different from the U.S. when it comes to murderous police..
(2022-10-22). Network Power Building Director. peoplesaction.org About People's Action/Institute People's Action Institute ( 1c3), and its sister organization People's Action ( 1c4), are national progressive organizations supporting the mobilization and leadership of the grassroots in support of an agenda that reflects people over profits. People's Action/Institute builds the power of poor and working people in rural, suburban, and urban areas to win change …
(2022-10-22). India exhibits its state-of-the-art weapons. journal-neo.org 
The 12th International Defense Exhibition DefExpo 2022 opened on October 18 in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Defense ministers from 25 countries are expected to attend the exhibition, with representatives from 75 countries participating. The theme of the exhibition is "The Path to Pride," reflecting Republic Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intention to make India …
(2022-10-22). 'The Time for Revolution Has Come': Uprisings in Haiti to Continue Until PM Henry Leaves. orinocotribune.com
(2022-10-22). Virtual Power Brightens the Future. dissidentvoice.org Imagine the impact of a United States white-glove clean power system with costs benefits to individual homeowners in a Virtual Power Plant network (VPP) extending coast-to-coast with every household, en mass, involved in electrical power generation for the entire nation. It's coming. It's a future where everybody benefits as greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 …
(2022-10-22). What Could Donald Trump Be Thinking About the Democratic Party? dissidentvoice.org Imagine Donald Trump dining with two of his supposed political advisers. Being an advisor to Donald means you soak up Donald's political comments and feed them back to him. At this dinner, Donald was spouting off about the Democratic Party. "Hey guys, know why the GOP is ahead in the polls?" "Why?" the two advisors …
(2022-10-22). FM Amir-Abdollahian meets Armenia National Assembly Speaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister who has traveled to Armenia, met and held talks with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alan Simonyan, on Saturday morning.
(2022-10-22). 'Insider dealing' uncovers 'money-dominated' U.S. democracy. ecns.cn New York Times reported that at least 97 current members of Congress are suspected of using inside information to buy and sold stock from 2019 to 2021.
(2022-10-22). Thursday 11/3: The World Stand With Cuba! We Call On Nancy Pelosi: Let Cuba Live! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building (7th + Mission)…
(2022-10-22). Gases found in asteroid Ryugu samples: Japanese scientists. ecns.cn Gases were discovered in the sample collected by Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe from the asteroid Ryugu, Japanese scientists said.
(2022-10-22). Sunday 10/23: Kickoff for World Dashiki Week 2022. indybay.org The African Outlet | 4942 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2022-10-22). Oakland District Councul Candidate Forum – Wednesday Oct 26. indybay.org On Wednesday, October 26th, from 6-8PM PST EBASE will be holding a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Oakland City Council. Community members will be invited to speak directly with candidates and ask pressing questions around housing justice, economic inequality, and public safety in advance of upcoming elections.
(2022-10-22). Momentum builds for Will Lehman's campaign at GM Fairfax and Wentzville plants. wsws.org A leading member of the Railroad Workers Rank-and-File Committee joined supporters of United Auto Workers presidential candidate Will Lehman at the General Motors plant in Kansas City, before the campaign team moved on to St. Louis.
(2022-10-22). Wednesday 11/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2022-10-22). Official inquiry into Japanese ruling party's ties to right-wing cult. wsws.org The LDP's extensive links to the Unification Church only came into the public spotlight following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 8 in Nara.
(2022-10-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Thousands of Punjab government administrative workers strike; Delhi Municipal Corporation sanitation workers strike indefinitely; Alumina refinery workers in Australia strike; New Zealand: Nurses, academics and SCG oil and gas workers strike for higher pay.
(2022-10-22). Chinese experts' advice to help Pakistan in rehabilitation of flood-hit areas: official. ecns.cn Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan (NDMA) Inam Haider Malik said his country would benefit from the advice of the visiting Chinese flood control expert group in the rehabilitation process of flood-hit people.
(2022-10-22). Sunday 10/23: San Francisco Latino Film Festival -Closing Screening. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2022-10-22). Saturday 10/22: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Homeland" indybay.org
(2022-10-22). Syrian air defenses repel Israeli airstrikes over Damascus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Syrian forces activated air defense systems late Friday after detecting "hostile targets" over Damascus, state media has reported.
(2022-10-22). Monday 12/12: Author: Zara Stone and Joe Loya in conversation, Killer Looks. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-10-22). International Longshoremen's Association to resume of negotiations at Port of Mobile, preventing strike. wsws.org Less than 24 hour before a strike deadline, ILA Local 1410 agreed to a contract extension and federal mediation, blocking a walkout by 800 Port of Mobile dockworkers.
(2022-10-22). Saturday 12/3: Craneway Craft Fair – 51st Annual KPFA Holiday Benefit! indybay.org Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Building 'A' | 4501 Pleasanton Ave | Pleasanton, CA 94566…
(2022-10-22). Tuesday 12/13: Film: Belly of the Beast, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library…
(2022-10-22). Friday 12/30: Author: Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods moderated by Piper Kerman. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library | 100 Larkin St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2022-10-22). IONS meeting held in Iran to strengthen Indian Ocean security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — The third meeting of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) maritime security working group was held in Tehran with the participation of the member countries of the meeting.
(2022-10-22). Boric orders violent police crackdown on anniversary of Chile's 2019 revolt. wsws.org At least 195 demonstrators were arrested at rallies on Tuesday, October 18 commemorating the third anniversary of the social explosion that shook Chile in 2019.
(2022-10-22). Tuesday 12/6: Film screening of Uprising (directed by filmmaker Jon Avnet). indybay.org The Contemporary Jewish Museum | 736 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2022-10-22). Candidate for Lt. Governor Angela Underwood-Jacobs ,Making California Safe and Secure. indybay.org Angela Underwood-Jacobs is running for Lt. Governor of California inspired by the murder of her brother who was gunned down by domestic terrorists in Oakland, CA. in May, 2020…
(2022-10-22). Australian rank-and-file groups call online public meeting: "Unite educators and health workers: Oppose the ending of COVID protection measures! Lives before profit!" wsws.org The Health Workers Rank-and-File Committee and the Committee for Public Education call on all workers, students and professional people to register for the November 20 online public meeting.
(2022-10-22). Wednesday 10/26: Oppose Expanded US/UN Military Intervention in Haiti! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building at 90 – 7th Street between Market and Mission Streets, near Powell Street BART.
(2022-10-22). "Town Destroyers" & The Victor Arnautoff GWH Murals With Alan Snitow & Deborah Kaufman. indybay.org WorkWeek looks at the new film "Town Destroyers" by Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow. It is about the struggle over the Victor Arnautoff murals at George Washington High.
(2022-10-22). Wednesday 12/14: Presentation: Damien Linnane, Illustrator of This is Ear Hustle. indybay.org [ONLINE] San Francisco Main Library…
(2022-10-22). University students feel impressed by congress. ecns.cn It was Sunday but not an off day for Filip Filipovic, a master's student at the School of International and Public Affairs at Shanghai's Fudan University.
(2022-10-22). David O. Russell's Amsterdam and the 1933—34 "Business Plot" wsws.org It focuses attention on an important historical episode, but severely fails in its treatment of the event as well as its contemporary significance.
(2022-10-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Oct. 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, October 22.
(2022-10-22). US May Stop Supporting Guaidó's Fake Government in 2023. orinocotribune.com
(2022-10-22). German chemical workers union agrees 15 percent real wage cut for 580,000 workers. wsws.org The chemicals workers settlement is the result of close cooperation between the trade unions, the big corporations and the German government.
(2022-10-22). Friday 10/21: Justice, Not Jenkins! indybay.org San Francisco Police Officers Association | 800 Bryant (@ 6th) | San Francisco, CA…
(2022-10-22). Saturday 11/5: Inherent Tribal Sovereignty in Practice: Government-to-Government Relationships in California. indybay.org Hybrid Event: Zoom or Horticulture 2 Meeting Hall (HORT 2) at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz | Registration Links: linktr.ee/aircucsc…
(2022-10-22). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, October 22.
(2022-10-22). Chinese drama film 'Home Coming' hits North American big screen. ecns.cn Chinese drama film "Home Coming" opened Friday in a limited theatrical release in North America.
(2022-10-22). Opposition of railroaders to Biden-brokered contract points to breakdown of bureaucratic control. wsws.org Six weeks after President Biden announced a deal to avert a railroad strike, the settlement is on the verge of collapse. There was "only" one obstacle which Biden, the railroads and union negotiators had not foreseen: the 120,000 US railroaders who rightfully see the deal as a massive sellout.
(2022-10-22). Wednesday 10/26: Democracy in the Americas: What can the U.S. learn about democracy from Latin America? indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2022-10-22). New York City retirees protest attempts by Adams administration and unions to slash health benefits. wsws.org The protest is only the latest part of a year-long struggle by retired city workers against a plan that would force them to switch from Medicare to for-profit Medicare Advantage.
(2022-10-22). AI-powered Chinese chess robot triumphs over grandmasters. ecns.cn SenseRobot, a physical artificial intelligence-powered robot, made Chinese chess history recently when it beat two professional human rivals, during a livestreamed event to an audience of 8 ,000.
(2022-10-22). Saturday 10/22: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Ocean andWater Streets, Santa Cruz…
(2022-10-22). Diary of a socialist Amazon worker: Why we need democracy in the workplace. wsws.org "Diary of a socialist Amazon worker," is a column authored by Austin Bailey, a socialist-minded worker in his twenties, who has followed the World Socialist Web Site since 2016.
(2022-10-22). Saturday 11/19: Palestinian Holiday Crafts Bazaar! indybay.org Offices of the Middle East Children's Alliance: | 1011 8th Street, Suite 100 | Berkeley CA 94710…
(2022-10-22). California judge rules Trump attorney involved in "a conspiracy to defraud the United States" wsws.org The judge has ordered former Trump lawyer John Eastman, whose pseudo-legalisms helped fuel the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, to turn over emails subpoenaed by the House Select Committee investigating the coup.
(2022-10-22). January 6 House Select Committee subpoenas former President Donald Trump. wsws.org While it is unlikely he will ever appear, the committee is requesting Trump provide documents on November 4 and appear for testimony on November 14, after the midterm elections.
(2022-10-22). Que siga siendo recto el camino de lo aprobado. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, encabezó una reciente reunión con gobernadores e intendentes del país, que hizo diana en varias estrategias para impulsar programas priorizados y aumentar el rigor en el enfrentamiento a las ilegalidades.
(2022-10-22). Detrás del telón: øExiste una industria de la música en Cuba? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este sábado levantamos el telón en este primer capítulo para conversar sobre la industria de la música en Cuba, sus principales deficiencias y fortalezas. Contamos en este podcast con la presencia de la musicóloga y experta en el tema, la Msc Gloria Ochoa y con el presidente de la Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales Egrem, Mario Escalona. °Qué comience el debate!.
(2022-10-22). El fracaso histórico de Liz Truss hunde el dogma neoliberal. cubadebate.cu Liz Truss se ha convertido en la primera ministra con el mandato más breve de la historia de Reino Unido. Llegó al poder para suceder a Boris Johnson —también forzado a dimitir tras una revuelta interna— y lo hizo encarnando el más puro dogma neoliberal y prometiendo una bajada de impuestos masiva en un contexto económico desfavorable…
(2022-10-22). Líbano supera umbral de los 200 casos de cólera. telesurtv.net El país acumula 220 enfermos en 29 localidades con mayor incidencia en las comunidades de Bebnine-Abdeh y Rihanieh.
(2022-10-22). Nombran a Giorgia Meloni como nueva primera ministra de Italia. telesurtv.net La ultraderechista tendrá que volver a reunirse con el presidente Sergio Matarella para proponer sus ministros,…
(2022-10-22). Presidente Fernández entrega 344 ambulancias en Argentina. telesurtv.net La ministra de Salud, Carla Vizzotti, comunicó que resulta crucial poder seguir trabajando nación, provincia y municipio, con una representación de distintos sectores.
(2022-10-22). El tiempo: Algunas lluvias en la mitad oriental. cubadebate.cu En la región occidental estará parcialmente nublado con escasas lluvias. En centro y oriente habrá predominio de nublado en la mañana con la ocurrencia de aisladas lluvias en localidades costeras; en la tarde se mantendrán los nublados con algunas lluvias y aisladas tormentas eléctricas desde Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, aisladas en el resto de la región central.
(2022-10-22). IV Copa Mundial Sub-23: Un consuelo para un final triste. cubadebate.cu Sin sorpresas transcurrió la última jornada para el equipo Cuba Sub-23 en la ronda de consuelo de la IV Copa Mundial de Béisbol con cita en Taiwán, al disponer del débil seleccionado de Sudáfrica con marcador de 9-0, en partido celebrado en el Duo-Lio Stadium. Fue el quinto triunfo consecutivo del elenco antillano, que pagó bien caras sus tres derrotas iniciales.
(2022-10-22). Inició proceso de nominación de candidatos a delegados en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu Con la celebración este viernes 21 de octubre de la asamblea de nominación de candidatos a delegados del Poder Popular en la circunscripción 54 del Consejo Popular Sakenaf-Caracatey, inició en la provincia de Villa Clara este importante proceso democrático, cuya primera vuelta de elecciones está prevista para el 25 de noviembre, y la segunda, para el 4 de diciembre, en los lugares que fuera necesario.
(2022-10-22). øConoces las obras más emblemáticas de Gabriel García Márquez. telesurtv.net Por la repercusión de sus obras, Gabriel García Márquez se convirtió en uno de los paradigmas del periodismo como base para la creación literaria.
(2022-10-22). Cuba en el ojo del huracán de Washington. cubadebate.cu Esperé desesperadamente una llamada telefónica de mis amigos en Puerto Esperanza, un pequeño pueblo de pescadores en la costa norte de Pinar del Río. A través de una línea telefónica crepitante, mis amigos me dijeron que el huracán había arrancado los techos de sus casas y les había cortado el suministro eléctrico. Pero estaban a salvo. Lo que sigue para ellos y su recuperación de la pérdida y la devastación causada por el huracán es incierto bajo el peso de un bloqueo estadounidense.
(2022-10-22). Concluye XX Congreso del Partido Comunista Chino: Ratifican rumbo pro desarrollo, equidad y coexistencia pacífica internacional. cubadebate.cu El cónclave ratificó la línea de la organización política gobernante pro desarrollo económico y planteó en sus conclusiones que "desde ahora, la tarea central del PCCh es unir y conducir al pueblo de las diversas etnias del país en la materialización del propósito de construir un Estado poderoso socialista y moderno".
(2022-10-22). Palestina denuncia ante ONU negativa de Israel a la paz. telesurtv.net En lo que va de año han muerto 175 palestinos por las incursiones militares de Israel en los territorios ocupados.
(2022-10-22). Inicia nominación popular de candidatos a elecciones en Cuba. telesurtv.net Los delegados que integran las asambleas municipales se eligen en cada circunscripción mediante el voto libre…
(2022-10-22). Congreso peruano cita a canciller en medio de crisis política. telesurtv.net El canciller responderá 31 preguntas producto de la Moción de Orden del Día 4197 aprobada el pasado 13 de octubre.
(2022-10-22). Avanza la recuperación en los territorios afectados por Ian. cubadebate.cu Sobre cómo marchan las labores de recuperación en cada uno de los territorios afectados por el paso del huracán Ian se actualizó en la tarde de este viernes en la reunión que habitualmente, desde el pasado 27 de septiembre, encabeza el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2022-10-22). Retornan a Venezuela 251 connacionales desde Perú. telesurtv.net La Cancillería venezolana afirmó que los ciudadanos retornaron después de haber manifestado su voluntad de hacerlo.
(2022-10-22). Avión AN-2 procedente de Cuba aterriza en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Funcionarios del Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami no identificados notificaron que el avión llegó al Aeropuerto de Entrenamiento y Transición Dade-Collier.
(2022-10-22). Unicef denuncia grave desnutrición en menores de edad en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Al menos 1 de cada 9 menores de cinco años sufre desnutrición aguda severa en las provincias afectadas por inundaciones.
(2022-10-22). Comité que investiga asalto al Capitolio cita a Trump a declarar. telesurtv.net El comité envió una carta a Donald Trump en la que resaltaron su papel central en un esfuerzo para anular los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales de 2020.
(2022-10-22). Defienden proyecto sobre comunidad LGBTIQ+ en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Bajo el lema "No hay nada que curar", más de 130 organizaciones defensoras de los derechos humanos exigieron a los diputados suprimir lo que consideran tortura.
(2022-10-22). Conozca las tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este 22 de octubre. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener a sus lectores informados, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este sábado 22 de octubre en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2022-10-22). Ministros de Defensa de Rusia y EE.UU. dialogan sobre Ucrania. telesurtv.net La subsecretaria de prensa del Pentágono, Sabrina Singh, celebró el mantenimiento de una línea abierta de comunicación.
(2022-10-22). Arriba a Venezuela el último grupo de tripulantes del avión de Emtrasur retenido en Argentina. telesurtv.net Este grupo de tripulantes, conformado por dos venezolanos y tres iraníes, es el último de los 19 que se encontraban en el avión.
(2022-10-22). Condenan a cuatro meses de prisión a exasesor de Donald Trump. telesurtv.net El exasesor trazó el plan de que Trump se declarara ganador la noche de las elecciones para crear confusión…
(2022-10-22). Inundaciones dejan más de 2,8 millones de afectados en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Como consecuencia de las inundaciones en el país, estiman que 1,3 millones de personas han sido desplazadas.
(2022-10-22). Ya no es ficción: Un auto volador sobrevuela el cielo de Dubai. cubadebate.cu n coche volador biplaza del futuro sobrevoló el cielo de Dubai durante Gitex 2022. Aunque el vuelo de prueba solo duró 90 segundos, según Liu Xinyin, especialista jefe en aviación de XPeng Aeroht, la tecnología está cerca de estar lista para su uso público, pero la normativa sobre los autos voladores aún está lejos.
(2022-10-22). Fidel Castro: Un pueblo que no tembló en la Crisis de Octubre, ese pueblo no podrá ser jamás vencido. cubadebate.cu Se cumplen 60 años del aniversario de la Crisis de Octubre. Por esta razón el sitio web Fidel Soldado de las Ideas y Cubadebate comparte algunas ideas del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz sobre este hecho histórico…
(2022-10-22). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 22 de octubre de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-22). Suspenden compra, venta y transferencia de armas de fuego en Canadá. telesurtv.net El primer ministro canadiense reiteró que las personas tampoco podrán ingresar al país armas de fuego recién adquiridas al país.
(2022-10-22). Encuesta registra caída de popularidad del presidente francés. telesurtv.net El respaldo al presidente Emmanuel Macron descendió en un 7 por ciento, mientras que el de la premier decreció en un 10 por ciento.
(2022-10-22). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 708 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima que para el pico nocturno de este sábado exista una disponibilidad de 2 162 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 800 MW, para un déficit de 638 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 708 MW en este horario, informó el organismo en su comunicado habitual.
(2022-10-22). Ataque ucraniano a la ciudad rusa de Jersón deja cuatro muertos. telesurtv.net Misiles Himars lanzados por Ucrania impactaron en una caravana de civiles que se evacuaba a través del puente Antonivka en la ciudad rusa de Jersón.
(2022-10-22). Para apuntar: øQué efectos tiene la crisis de Europa en la economía mundial? cubadebate.cu Miles de personas en el viejo continente han salido por estos días a las calles en rechazo a la crisis económica y energética provocada por las sanciones impuestas a Rusia por sus Gobiernos. La situación puede tornarse aún más compleja para los países europeos en el invierno. øQué efectos podría tener esta coyuntura en la economía mundial? øQué podría ocurrir en América Latina y el Caribe?
(2022-10-22). Sectores económicos bolivianos rechazan paro en Santa Cruz. telesurtv.net El presidente Luis Arce destacó el compromiso de las organizaciones sociales, Pacto de Unidad y del MAS-IPSP.
(2022-10-22). Prevén que tormenta Roslyn evolucione a huracán rumbo a México. telesurtv.net El temporal se ubica 305 kilómetros al sur de Manzanillo, Colima, y se desplaza a 11 kilómetros por hora.
(2022-10-22). Comienza proceso para designar primer ministro de Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Los nominados el lunes defenderán su designación, exponiendo su programa en presentaciones a puerta cerrada.
(2022-10-22). FAO propone cambios en sistemas agroalimentarios. telesurtv.net La FAO apunta a que los encargados de formular políticas y los inversores deben tener claros sus movimientos y estar respaldados por datos científicos sólidos.
(2022-10-22). Venezuela y Colombia realizan Encuentro Binacional Parlamentario. telesurtv.net Los legisladores realizaron un acto simbólico en el puente internacional Simón Bolívar para escenificar el encuentro.
(2022-10-22). ONU aprueba sanciones a grupos armados en Haití. telesurtv.net El proyecto tiene como objetivo evitar que los actores criminales accedan a instituciones financieras acreditadas.
(2022-10-21). Sysco Strikers Reach A Deal. popularresistance.org This week, two Teamster locals won new contracts with the behemoth food distributor Sysco, ending a nearly monthlong strike that drew national support. More than 200 workers for Sysco‚Äâ—‚ÄâAmerica's largest food distributor‚Äâ—‚Äâwent on strike in Syracuse, N.Y., on September 27. Days later, more than 300 drivers for Sysco Boston went on strike in Massachusetts. Workers in Arizona also reportedly struck in solidarity. | On October 17, workers at a Syracuse distribution center ratified their new contract with Sysco‚Äâ…
(2022-10-21). Peak Season For Action At Amazon. popularresistance.org Could this November see the biggest coordinated international day of action at Amazon yet? | Although Thanksgiving is a unique U.S. holiday, the day after—known as "Black Friday"—is celebrated in many countries as the opening of the Christmas shopping season. In Italy, for example, merchants offer Black Friday discounts that fill their stores with the same bargain-hungry shoppers as in the U.S. | That's why three Italian trade union federations chose it as a strategic day in 2017 to strike Amazon's million-square-foot distribution center in Castel San Giovanni, near Piacenza in Northern Italy. | The S…
(2022-10-21). Construction Workers Protest In Switzerland For Rights And Dignity. popularresistance.org On October 17, Monday, construction workers marched in the Swiss town of Bellinzona, protesting the apathy of employers and the state towards the pressing needs of the workers in the sector. More than 2500 people participated in the march called by the trade union Unia Ticino. Protesters denounced the attack on the rights of workers. More protests are planned for November 1 and November 7-8 in other cities. Progressive political parties including the Swiss Party of Labor and the Communist Party have expressed support and solidarity to the protesting workers. | According to reports, the workers in the construction…
(2022-10-21). Indigenous Women Are Defending Weavings From Cultural Appropriation. popularresistance.org The vibrant colors of the Indigenous weavings from Guatemala that appear on the traditional blouses known as huipiles, skirts and other items hold a deep symbolic meaning for communities across the Central American country, but they are also deeply intertwined with the promotion of tourism in Guatemala. The intricate designs greet tourists in promotional material at the airport, and companies and non-government organizations have sought to capitalize on the designs. | For the last six years, Indigenous women have sought to challenge the exploitation of their sacred designs through the promotion of legislation tha…
(2022-10-21). The Insidiousness Of Iowa's Chapter 20 Anti-Union Labor Law. popularresistance.org Iowa City, Iowa – On a chilly Friday morning In Iowa City, a handful of graduate students and members of UE Local 896 enter their union office and prepare to call as many fellow workers as they can. Most calls go to voice mail, but those who answer will hear something like this: "Hi there, this is Caleb from our labor union. We're just checking in with folks to see if you've had a chance to vote in our recertification election?" We briefly explain the importance of the election to those who don't know. We need a majority of all 1,932 TAs and RAs, not just members, to vote yes to keep the union legally recognized.
(2022-10-21). Johns Hopkins University Graduate Students Organize For A Living Wage. popularresistance.org The life of a graduate student looks much closer to that of an average worker than many universities care to admit. After completing core courses, most students at this level devote the equivalent of full time working hours or more towards research. Levels of compensation and protections vary across the country, but many graduate students are simply handed paltry stipends that hardly cover their needs, and ultimately amount to pathetic hourly wages. At Johns Hopkins University, many graduate students are producing much-needed research on the COVID-19 pandemic. These students produce vast profits for the universit…
(2022-10-21). Europe Under Control Of The US Mafia. popularresistance.org "And ultimately this is also a tremendous opportunity. It's a tremendous opportunity to once and for all remove the dependence on Russian energy and thus to take away from Vladimir Putin the weaponization of energy as a means of advancing his imperial designs. That's very significant and that offers tremendous strategic opportunity for the years to come…" – Secretary of State Antony Blinken | On September 26, 2022 both the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines were damaged in an explosion which spewed natural gas into the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland. There was never any serious consideration that t…
(2022-10-21). In Photos 18+: Heavy Losses Of Ukrainian Army On Kherson Front Lines. southfront.org 
The Russian military sources continue to share photos from the front lines in Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have recently launched another large-scale offensive operation on the right bank of the Dnieper River in an attempt to advance towards the Novaya Kakhivka town. Ukrainian forces also attempted to break through Russian defences in the area of Davidov Brod. | All the Ukrainian attempts failed and resulted in heavy losses. Footage from the front lines confirms that the Ukrainian military obeying to the orders of their NATO instructors continue to use Ukrainian soldiers as cannon fodder. | The Kiev re…
(2022-10-21). At Least 4 Civilians Killed By Ukrainian Forces In Kherson Region. southfront.org 
On the evening of October 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) hit a ferry crossing in the Kherson region which was used by civilians fleeing from from the right bank of the Dnieper River. | The AFU attacked a crowd of civilians waiting for the ferry near the Antonov bridge. As a result of the strike, 4 people were killed, more than a dozen of others were injured, including children. Twelve civilian vehicles were burned. | The attack was carried with US-made HIMARS MLRS which is a high-prec…
(2022-10-21). US General Makes Unprecedented Visit to Nuclear-Armed Submarine in Arabian Sea. news.antiwar.com The head of US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday made an unprecedented visit to a nuclear-armed submarine in the Arabian Sea, a move that comes amid soaring tensions between the US and Russia over the potential use of nuclear weapons. Gen. Erik Kurilla boarded the USS West Virginia, an Ohio Class long-range stealth submarine that …
(2022-10-21). 15 Seconds Until Nuclear Armageddon. commondreams.org As war wreaks hell in Ukraine—and the threat of a nuclear confrontation between superpowers continues to intensify—NATO is in the process of prepping for the end of the world.
(2022-10-21). U.S. Commander Pays Rare Visit To Nuclear Submarine Near Iran Waters (Photos). southfront.org 
On October 19th, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, conducted a visit aboard the USS West Virginia at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea. (U.S. Army) | On October 19, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of the Unites States Central Command (CENTCOM) paid a rare visit to the USS West Virginia, an Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea.
(2022-10-21). øUna explosión nuclear en la atmósfera puede ser un arma efectiva para destruir satélites? cubadebate.cu Investigadores del Instituto de Tecnología Nuclear del Noroeste, en China, desarrollaron un modelo computacional que puede evaluar el rendimiento de armas nucleares antisatélite con un detalle y una precisión sin precedentes. La simulación sugiere que una ojiva nuclear podría crear una seria amenaza para los satélites si estalla a una altitud de 80 km sobre la atmósfera terrestre.
(2022-10-21). Defense Secretary Tells Ukraine It Will Have 'What It Needs to Defeat' Russia. news.antiwar.com United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. The Pentagon chief additionally spoke with Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu. It was the first time Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart since May. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh reported Austin held a call with the Ukraine …
(2022-10-21). Pretending To Seek Peace In An Unwinnable Proxy War: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | We should probably talk more about the fact that the US empire is loudly promoting the goal of achieving peace in Ukraine by defeating Russia while quietly The narrative that Russia can be defeated by escalating against it makes sense if you believe Russia can be defeated, but the US empire does not believe that Russia can be defeated. It knows these escalations are…
(2022-10-21). What is Behind the Growing US-China Crisis Over Taiwan? libya360.wordpress.com As the US wages proxy war against Russia through Ukraine, it is attempting the same process through Taiwan against China. However, there are some major differences that make America's hostility and encroachment on China even more dangerous including the fact that even Washington, officially, recognizes Taiwan as part of China while openly arming Taipei's administration,…
(2022-10-21). Romania Hopes To Turn Moldova Further Away From Russia By Providing Cheap Energy. southfront.org 
By Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | After Ukraine decided to reduce the export of electricity, Moldova found cheap energy sold by Romanian state-owned hydropower producer Hidroelectrica. In fact, Hidroelectrica is selling its energy to Moldova at a massively reduced price. This is in the hope of pulling Moldova further away from Moscow and towards the EU and NATO. | Hidroelectrica and Moldovan energy trader Energocom signed on October 13 a 100 MW supply contract. Speaking at the…
(2022-10-21). Kiev To Launch Dam War On Dnieper River. southfront.org 
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(2022-10-21). Ukrainian Nationalists have long history of anti-semitism which the Soviet Union tried to combat. mronline.org 
While Ivy League professors equate the Soviet Union with Nazi Germany, the Soviets fought the Nazis and ended violent anti-Jewish pogroms—which now threaten to return.
(2022-10-21). The Chris Hedges Report: Noam Chomsky, Pt 1. scheerpost.com "In a wide-ranging discussion, Noam Chomsky and Chris Hedges discuss the war in Ukraine, the rising tide of global fascism, the climate catastrophe, and the role left to public intellectuals in an increasingly restrictive and censored media environment."
(2022-10-21). Iran consulates calls on Iranian citizens to leave Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — In a statement on Friday, Iran's consulates cautioned Iranian nationals not to travel to Ukraine as conflicts and insecurity intensified in this country.
(2022-10-21). Swedish RBS-17 Guided Missile Spotted With Ukrainian Forces (Video). southfront.org 
Robot 17 (RBS-17) short-range anti-ship missile (Swedish Armed Forces photo) | The Swedish-made RBS-17 precision-guided missile system has been spotted with Ukrainian forces for the first time ever. | On October 21, a video showing personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukrainian (AFU) launching an RBS-17 missile at Russian forces on an unidentified front in Ukraine surfaced online. | The RBS-17, officially known as Robot 17, is based on the American AGM-114C Hellfire missile. Sweden's defense giant Bofors developed…
(2022-10-21). From Our Post-9/11 Forever Wars to Ukraine. commondreams.org We should have learned that once a major conflict begins, its end can be—to put the matter politely—elusive.
(2022-10-21). The Other Russia-West War: Why Some African Countries Are Abandoning Paris, Joining Moscow. orinocotribune.com 
By Ramzy Baroud Oct 17, 2022 | The moment that Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ousted by his own former military colleague, Captain Ibrahim Traore, pro-coup crowds filled the streets. Some A few years ago, the discussion reg…
(2022-10-21). More Than One Million Doses of Insulin From Russia Arrive in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, October 20, Venezuela received a shipment of 1.2 million doses of insulin from Russia, within the framework of a commercial alliance between the Socialist Company for the Production of Biological Medicines (Espromed BIO) and the Russian company Geropharm. The shipment arrived in a Boeing 747, similar to the aircraft that belongs to Venezuelan state owned EMTRASUR which has been grounded in Buenos Aires by Argentinian judicial authorities. | The Venezuelan Ministry of Health reported on the arrival of the insulin, explaining that it is the second such shipment to arrive, and the doses will be distribu…
(2022-10-21). Another ISIS Leader Killed In Ongoing Security Operation In Syria's Daraa. southfront.org 
Another leader of ISIS was reportedly eliminated in the course of the ongoing Russian-backed security operation in the town of Jasim in the western countryside of Syria's Daraa. | Early on October 21, the dead body of the terrorist leader, Rami Faleh al-Salkhdi, was ditched in the main square of Jasim. Al-Salkhadi was reportedly captured early on in the operation by local fighters. He was apparently executed after being interrogated by them. | The Syrian military, intelligence and several Russian-backed group…
(2022-10-21). Russia to export over- -mln-ton grain in 2022-2023 agriculture year. ecns.cn Russia is able to deliver the task of exporting more than million tons of grain in 2022-2023 agriculture year, set by President Vladimir Putin, said a senior official on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Blinken falsely blames China for U.S. hostility directed at it. mronline.org 
On Monday U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken made a curious remark: "China plans to seize Taiwan on 'much faster timeline."
(2022-10-21). China pledges wealth redistribution, full employment, anti-corruption fight in 20th CPC national congress. multipolarista.com 
In its 20th national congress, the Communist Party of China (CPC) pledged to redistribute wealth to reduce inequality, pursue full employment, promote gender equality, expand social security and health care, protect the environment, and fight the "cancer" of corruption.
(2022-10-21). Navy Official Says US Should Prepare for China to Invade Taiwan This Year. news.antiwar.com A high-level Navy official "So when we talk about the 2027 window, in my mind, that has to be a 2022 window or potentially a 2023 window. I can't rule it out," said Adm. Michael Gilday, the chief of naval operations. | The "2027 window" refers to a claim from retired Adm. Phil Davidson, the former head of US Indo-Pacific Command, who said last year he believes China could invade within six years. Gilday said he was prioritizing a "fight tonight" posture for the U…
(2022-10-21). US Economic War On China Threatens Global Microchip Industry. southfront.org 
By Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst. | Ever since China emerged as an economic powerhouse in recent decades, the political West (particularly the United States) has been trying to curb its growth and development. With the world's largest workforce and by far the most important production economy, China wields enormous power to affect economic trends on a planetary level. However, just like any other country, it's still part of a globalized system which is essentially a network…
(2022-10-21). 'Peaceful Modernization': China's Offering to the Global South. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Xi Jinping just offered the Global South a stark alternative to decades of western diktats, war, and economic duress. 'Peaceful modernization' will establish sovereignty, economy, and independence for the world's struggling states President Xi Jinping's work report at the start of the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) this past Sunday in…
(2022-10-21). China completes test of vacuum liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine. ecns.cn China has completed a test of its largest-thrust vacuum liquid oxygen-methane engine, which was designed for use on a commercial rocket, the engine maker said Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Century-old sweet osmanthus in full bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn A century-old sweet osmanthus tree is in full bloom in Zhongshan Mountain National Park, Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 20, 2022. The osmanthus plant dates back to 100 years with a height of 6.3 meters.
(2022-10-21). China expresses support, expectations for G20 summit in Bali. ecns.cn China supports Indonesia in playing its role as the president of the Group of 20 (G20) and expects the upcoming G20 summit to contribute to global COVID-19 response, economic recovery, and food and energy security, a senior Chinese diplomat said Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Fall adds charm to wetland in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A wetland in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Grass, lakes, and birds coexist in the wetland, presenting an oil painting-like scenery.
(2022-10-21). New batch of amazing photos captured by Chinese astronauts released. ecns.cn China Manned Space Station recently released a new batch of photos taken by China's Shenzhou-14 taikonauts Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Large population of nun's-hood orchid found in Guangxi. ecns.cn More than 200 nun's-hood orchids (Phaius tankervilleae) are in full bloom in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2022-10-21). Resolving Taiwan question highlighted in report. ecns.cn Xi said that China will continue to strive for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and the utmost effort, "but we will never promise to renounce the use of force, and we reserve the option of taking all measures necessary".
(2022-10-21). China-funded road project breaks ground in Jordan. ecns.cn The project of upgrading and rebuilding the Al-Salt/Al-Ardah Road in Jordan, which is funded by the Chinese government, broke ground on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). First deep-water deep-stratum large gas field found in Hainan. ecns.cn China discovered the first deep-water deep-stratum large gas field, the Baodao21-1 in Qiongdongnan Basin, the South China Sea, with proven natural gas reserves exceeding billion cubic meters.
(2022-10-21). CNOOC discovers large deep-water gas field, containing billion cubic meters of fuel. ecns.cn China discovered its first large deep-water deep-stratum gas field with proven reserves exceeding billion cubic meters (bcm) in the sea southeast of Hainan Province.
(2022-10-21). China actively contributes to global climate governance: official. ecns.cn China has actively contributed to global climate governance, vice minister of ecology and environment Zhai Qing said Friday.
(2022-10-21). CPC national congress to bring China closer to rejuvenation: Pakistani ambassador. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will promote the high quality development of China and bring it one step closer to achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
(2022-10-21). China to persist in development of human community with shared future: vice FM. ecns.cn China will promote with concrete actions the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and work to make the system of global governance fairer and more equitable, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Xi chairs 3rd meeting of 20th CPC National Congress presidium. ecns.cn The presidium of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its third meeting on Friday morning. Xi Jinping presided over the meeting.
(2022-10-21). China discovers first large deep-water deep-stratum gas field. ecns.cn A large deep-water deep-stratum gas field with proven reserves exceeding billion cubic meters, the first of its kind in China, was discovered in the water southeast of Hainan Island, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Air China takes delivery of A3 wide-body aircraft powered by sustainable aviation fuel. ecns.cn Air China has taken delivery of its A3 wide-body aircraft in north China's Tianjin on Thursday, powered by domestic-made sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its delivery flight.
(2022-10-21). National security is the guarantee for development. ecns.cn The report delivered at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing on Sunday stressed the importance as well as the urgency of modernizing China's national security system and capacity and safeguarding national security and social stability.
(2022-10-21). Craftsmen strive to keep wood carving alive. ecns.cn Wood carving, one of China's traditional folk handicraft, gets revived thanks to industry development.
(2022-10-21). Kroger Goes From Supermarket to Superpower. commondreams.org Is the corporate media doing a good enough job of explaining the machinations and implications of a merger between the nation's two largest grocery chains?
(2022-10-21). China to uphold its core interests. ecns.cn China's diplomacy will resolutely safeguard its national sovereignty and security and development interests, Vice-Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Thursday at a news conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
(2022-10-21). FAST spots universe's most vast atom cloud. ecns.cn China's ultra-powerful telescope has discovered the largest atomic cloud in the universe to date, a finding that could help scientists investigate and understand the origins of galaxies, according to a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday.
(2022-10-21). 181 countries now have diplomatic ties with China. ecns.cn A total of 181 countries have established diplomatic relations with China, up from 172 ten years ago, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said here on Thursday, as he hailed the country's diplomatic services over the past decade.
(2022-10-21). China ratifica principios de política exterior. telesurtv.net El vicecanciller señaló que la voluntad de salvaguardar la soberanía e integridad territorial es inquebrantable.
(2022-10-21). 1 In 3 Americans Are Struggling: What If We United? mintpressnews.com The Most Censored News with Lee Camp hosted by comedian/ writer/ raconteur/ provocateur/ saboteur Lee Camp is a twice-weekly look at the most censored stories within corporate media hosted by the new video platform Behind the Headlines — a MintPress video project that is 100% viewer supported. Camp both brings to light stories that are …
(2022-10-21). The last thing Haiti needs is another military intervention: The Forty-Second Newsletter (2022). mronline.org 
At the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2022, Haiti's Foreign Minister Jean Victor Geneus admitted that his country faces a serious crisis, which he said 'can only be solved with the effective support of our partners'.
(2022-10-21). Charting the Rise of Anti-French Sentiment Across Northern Africa. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad Oct 17, 2022 | Anti-French sentiment has increasingly been on the rise across the Sahel and North Africa due to its role in destabilizing the region with military interventions | In November 2021, a French military convoy was making its way to Mali while passing through Burkina Faso and Niger. It did not get very far. It was
(2022-10-21). The last thing Haiti needs is another neocolonial U.S. intervention. peoplesworld.org 
At the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24, 2022, Haiti's Foreign Minister Jean Victor Geneus admitted that his country faces a serious crisis, which he said "can only be solved with the effective support of our partners." To many close observers of the situation unfolding in Haiti, the phrase "effective support" sounded like Geneus was …
(2022-10-21). Iran's Anti-Morality Police Protests: A Different View From the Ground. towardfreedom.org Setareh Sadeghi, an Esfahan, Iran-based scholar and teacher, provides Max Blumenthal with a complex view of Iran's protests against the country's morality police and the death of Mahsa Amini.
(2022-10-21). Exit Liz Truss; Enter Lettuce. dissidentvoice.org When are you going to govern? The only thing you have governed for the past year is your own survival. — Jess Phillips, Labour MP, October 20, 2022 British politics has revealed hidden depths, each one being sought as each prime minister succumbs. The announcement by Liz Truss that she would be resigning came after …
(2022-10-21). Houston Astros vence otra vez a New York Yankees y está a medio camino de la Serie Mundial. cubadebate.cu Los Houston Astros vencieron este jueves 3-2 a los New York Yankees y toman ventaja de 2-0 en el global de la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Americana. Sin duda alguna, la estrella del encuentro fue el estadounidense Alex Bregman, pues con su bate logró conectar un cuadrangular de tres carreras en la parte baja del tercer inning.
(2022-10-21). Houston Astros vence otra vez a New York Yankees y está a medio camino de la Final. cubadebate.cu Los Houston Astros vencieron este jueves 3-2 a los New York Yankees y toman ventaja de 2-0 en el global de la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Americana. Sin duda alguna, la estrella del encuentro fue el estadounidense Alex Bregman, pues con su bate logró conectar un cuadrangular de tres carreras en la parte baja del tercer inning.
(2022-10-21). Franco-German tensions shape EU summit. wsws.org The summit confirmed that the European Union embodies neither the "unity of the European peoples" nor "democratic values." It is an amalgamation of imperialist predators, each of which looks after itself.
(2022-10-21). World Mayors Summit invests in climate change. america.cgtn.com World mayors have announced a record investment of more than a billion dollars to tackle the climate emergency around the globe, particularly in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
(2022-10-21). Israel Attacks Damascus, Areas South. news.antiwar.com For the first time in a months, Israel carried out a missile attack against Syria, targeting the Syrian state media reported that air defenses
(2022-10-21). The Fight Against Inflation Doesn't Have To be Rich-People Friendly. inequality.org
(2022-10-21). Mickey Mouse Inflation And Greed: An American Family Can Spend Up To $1,100 For Single Day At Disneyland. moguldom.com Disneyland is supposed to be the "Happiest Place on Earth," but maybe not so much for the person who's paying. Prices recently went up again and with a tiered-price system based on demand. Somewhat like the express lanes on I-95, you can expect to pay more if you're visiting Disneyland on a day when the …
(2022-10-21). Inflation Is Not the Main Issue in the Election. cepr.net No one likes to see rising prices, but it would be unfortunate if people overlooked so much that is good in the economy to focus on a problem that was largely outside the control of our elected leaders.
(2022-10-21). How Just 44 Days of Liz Truss Made a Nation Much Worse Off. commondreams.org The PM's legacy will be one of a tanking pound, soaring inflation, and a seemingly inevitably recession.
(2022-10-21). Inflation costs American households 445 extra U.S. dollars a month, says analysis. ecns.cn Surging inflation caused ordinary American households to fork out 445 U.S. dollars more than a year ago, according to a recent analysis by the Moody's Analytics.
(2022-10-21). CGT bureaucracy works to strangle French refinery strike. wsws.org Only the mobilization of workers in rank-and-file organizations, independent of the trade union bureaucracies, will create the conditions for a real struggle against Macron, war and inflation.
(2022-10-21). AIDS, Covid-19, Confederate Prisoners and a Million More Stories on Hart Island. dissidentvoice.org 
What if I told you this story connected poverty, Tony Fauci, the Military-Industrial Complex, the Prison-Industrial Complex, crack, the Civil War, Covid, AIDS, Lou Reed, and my grandfather — and that's just for starters? Hart Island is located at the western end of the Long Island Sound, off the coast of the northeastern Bronx. Despite being only …
(2022-10-21). US Government, FBI Raid Home Of Emmy-Winning ABC News Producer, Now He's Missing. moguldom.com An award-winning news producer for ABC News has disappeared after the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided on his home. Investigative reporter James Gordon Meek, 52, hasn't been heard from by neighbors, colleagues and business colleagues since the FBI raided his Washington, D.C. apartment on April 27, according to "Rolling Stone." One of Meek's neighbors, John …
(2022-10-21). US Abortion Rights: Who Would Kill the Gander that Goosed a Golden Egg? dissidentvoice.org 
The suffering of US women under the iron heel of abortion is intensifying, especially for women of color. This makes it imperative to closely examine possible paths forward. As a teenager during the 1960s I witnessed two political paths that remain imprinted on my mind. LBJ and 14 (b) Even before classes began in 1963, …
(2022-10-21). Of, by, and for the elite: The class character of the U.S. Constitution. mronline.org 
In history and civics classrooms all over the United States, students are taught from an early age to revere the "Founding Fathers" for drafting a document that is the bulwark of democracy and freedom—the U.S. Constitution.
(2022-10-21). Imperial Real-time Modelling Team receives Award for Modelling and Data Support. imperial.ac.uk The Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team received the Award for Modelling and Data Support for its exceptional contribution to the work of SPI-M-O.
(2022-10-21). Online events w) Richard Heinberg, Monbiot, Jerry Mander, Vandana Shiva, Maggie Nelson… indybay.org Here are about 16 online events taking place over the next week (and starting at 5 m today, 10/18), featuring people such as Richard Heinberg, George Monbiot, Vanessa Nakate, Sara Nelson, Jerry Mander, Annie Leonard, Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, Ray Archuleta, David Helvarg, Phoebe Tickell, David Camfield, Cynthia Kaufman, Maggie Nelson, Kris Henning, and many others. | These events are hosted from various locations all across the country, as well from Canada and the UK (however, the listed times are all for our "Pacific time zone"). Of course, feel free to share this info with others who might be interested in…
(2022-10-21). WHO official warns pandemic 'not yet over'. ecns.cn "The pandemic is not yet over," a World Health Organization (WHO) official warned on Friday, saying the continued emergence of subvariants "poses a risk of resurgence and overwhelming health systems."
(2022-10-21). Progressives Warn of Federal 'Don't Say Gay' Law If GOP Wins Midterms. commondreams.org "The stakes in this election couldn't be clearer," said one rights advocate.
(2022-10-21). IYSSE members discuss international movement against war at beginning of semester at Berlin's Humboldt University. wsws.org The IYSSE's fight against universities being centres for war research and right-wing propaganda met with concern among first-year students, who responded positively at the official freshers events at Humboldt University.
(2022-10-21). Away From War For A Moment. smoothiex12.blogspot.com One of the things needed to be remembered while talking about SMO–life still continues. And here is an interesting video related to commercial aviation which stumbled upon today, and it discusses
(2022-10-21). Chinese research team develops software to deal with surface mesh files. ecns.cn A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed software to deal with 3D surface models in order to improve the visualization effect of fossil and modern biological imaging data.
(2022-10-21). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman receives warm reception from co-workers at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania. wsws.org At Lehman's home plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, numerous workers familiar with his campaign took stacks of leaflets to distribute to their coworkers.
(2022-10-21). Biden Still 'Checking Values at the Door' When It Comes to US Arms Sales. commondreams.org It's long past time for a change in U.S. arms sales policy toward placing greater emphasis on assessing the risks of specific sales rather than their alleged benefits.
(2022-10-21). øAsí fue la liberación de Belgrado de la invasión nazi en 1944. telesurtv.net El Frente Yugoslavo se fortaleció a partir de 1943 y enfiló esfuerzos para dar la libertad a los territorios invadidos por las fuerzas alemanas.
(2022-10-21). Haitians Intensify Protests Against Foreign Military Intervention, While US Seeks Authorization for 'International Mission'. orinocotribune.com 
(2022-10-21). Geopolitical Conflict and the Prospect for Peace: Teach-in Oct 22. iacenter.org
(2022-10-21). CICA on course to the establishment of the Asian Union. journal-neo.org The sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) an international forum uniting the states of the Asian continent with the mission of strengthening relations to ensure stability and security in the region has ended in Astana. Official representatives of more than 30 states of the Asian region …
(2022-10-21). Flintlock: How Pentagon 'Failures' Enable Putschists & Terrorists in Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova The Flintlock training program of the US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) seems to have become a cradle for rebels, while US military forces deployed in almost 22 African nations to curb terrorism have failed in their objectives over the past two decades, according to Rolling Stone. What has the US been really…
(2022-10-21). President of Peru Requests OAS to Activate Inter-American Democratic Charter. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, October 20, a special session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) was convened to analyze the request of the Peruvian government to help maintain democracy in the country after repeated accusations against President Castillo's government from the Peruvian right wing. | The president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, made a speech on Wednesday to report that he had asked the OAS to activate the Inter-American Charter in order to avoid a "serious alteration of the democratic order" in the country. The Inter-American Charter affirms that "democracy is and should be the common fo…
(2022-10-21). Opinion: It's Not That Asian Students Perform Better On The SAT Than Black Students Because They Are Better. The SAT Is Just A Racist Test. moguldom.com On Oct. 4, a tweet from Monitoring Bias shared SAT scores according to racial demographic groups in Michigan. It specifically showed that only 3 percent of Black test-takers scored above 1200 on the SAT versus 47 percent of Asian students, 19 percent of white students, and 8 percent of Latino/a/x students. When I did my …
(2022-10-21). Environmental racism is poisoning the waters in the U.S. mronline.org 
Thousands of people in U.S. cities have been left without access to clean water. Communities say institutional racism is to blame.
(2022-10-21). See Correction: What Difference Does It Make If Spending Is Over One Year or Forty? None to the New York Times. cepr.net The New York Times continued in its trashing of the economy under President Biden, implying that the 40-year cost of his student loan forgiveness plan will be incurred over a single year. An article reporting on the sharp drop in the deficit in fiscal year 2022, which just ended at the start of the month, …
(2022-10-21). Minneapolis: Protest slams city demolition plans that will spread arsenic in community. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On October 9, approximately 40 people gathered in the East Phillips neighborhood, at the Roof Depot building, a now abandoned facility that previously housed many polluting industries, to protest against the city of Minneapolis's plans to demolish the building. | Demolition would unearth this pollution and devastate the surrounding community. A key purpose of the rally was to educate the community about the dangers posed by the building's destruction. This was achieved through speeches and the creation of protest art, which participants hung on the fenced perimeter of the facility. | The Roof D…
(2022-10-21). Lula da Silva: Juan Guaidó 'is Nothing Anymore in Venezuela'. orinocotribune.com At a press conference on Thursday, October 20, former Brazilian president Lula da Silva said that unlike President Jair Bolsonaro, he does not recognize Guaidó as the legitimate president of Venezuela. | "It is incredible that the Venezuelan ambassador in Brazil, María Teresa Belandria, is the ambassador appointed by Guaidó. She does not represent either Venezuela or Guaidó, who is no longer anything in Venezuela, and they continue to treat her as if she were an ambassador," Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said. | The leader of the Workers' Party (PT) reacted in this way to a video published on Tuesday by Bolsonaro, in…
(2022-10-21). What Difference Does It Make If Spending Is Over One Year or Forty? None to the New York Times. cepr.net The New York Times continued in its trashing of the economy under President Biden, implying that the 40-year cost of his student loan forgiveness plan will be incurred over a single year. An article reporting on the sharp drop in the deficit in fiscal year 2022, which just ended at the start of the month, …
(2022-10-21). Black Alliance for Peace Opposes Biden Administration's Security Council Resolution on Haiti and Calls for Its Veto. orinocotribune.com
(2022-10-21). UK trade unions prepare corporatist partnership with a Labour government. wsws.org Labour Party leader Starmer was given pride of place at the conference to advertise this partnership to the ruling class.
(2022-10-21). Colombia's cocaine production soared to new record high in 2021. colombiareports.com The area used for coca cultivation and Colombia's potential cocaine production soared to record heights in 2021, according to the United Nations. In its annual report, the UN's Office on…
(2022-10-21). The Heat: UK Political Chaos. america.cgtn.com 
British Prime Minister Liz Truss quits, plunging the UK into political chaos. After only about six weeks in office, Liz Truss has resigned becoming the shortest serving prime minister in British history. This comes just days after losing two key cabinet members amid a failed economic plan that sent markets …
(2022-10-21). US cruel sanctions violating Iranian women human rights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Saying that claims of Westerners in supporting Iranian women are not honest, the Iranian envoy to the UN said the cruel and inhuman sanctions of the US have violated the fundamental rights of Iranian women.
(2022-10-21). Communications Workers: Big federal contractor Maximus breaks labor law. peoplesworld.org 
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (PAI)—A top federal contractor, Maximus, which runs call centers in Hattiesburg, Miss., Bogalusa, La., and elsewhere to handle customers of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's exchanges, repeatedly breaks federal labor law while trying to fend off workers at those two centers who want to organize with the Communications Workers. As a result, …
(2022-10-21). Navy cmdr. confirms seizure of 2 US unmanned vessels. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — The Chief Commander of Iran's Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani confirmed the seizure of 2 American unmanned vessels by Naval Forces of the Iran Army whose mission is to protect international waters.
(2022-10-21). The Czech Communist Party continues its struggle against capitalism. peoplesworld.org 
CAPARICA, Portugal — Ondra Kazik, 37, member of the Central Committee of the Czech Communist Party, officially called the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM), was interviewed by People's World at the Avante! Festival in Portugal in early September. Before the defeat of socialism, in the late 1980s, what is now the Czech Republic …
(2022-10-21). Sinopharm separates monkeypox virus strains; R&D of vaccines and medicine underway. ecns.cn Sinopharm's Wuhan Institute of Biological Products has recently successfully separated monkeypox virus strains from clinical samples of infected patients to help scientific research into the epidemic prevention and control of monkeypox.
(2022-10-21). Chinese premier congratulates Kuwaiti PM on assuming office. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on his taking office as Kuwait's prime minister.
(2022-10-21). Révolution Permanente covers French union bureaucracy's betrayal of refinery strike. wsws.org The Révolution permanente web site run by the French Morenoites is desperately trying to keep rank-and-file workers subordinated to pro-company union bureaucracies.
(2022-10-21). Iran oil sanctions need to be lifted for cutting oil prices. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela's oil and gas need to be lifted if the world wants oil prices to decrease, says, the Turkish foreign minister.
(2022-10-21). Oklahoma executes Benjamin Cole, a severely mentally ill inmate, after US Supreme Court denies appeal. wsws.org Cole's attorney said following his execution, "As Oklahoma proceeds with its relentless march to execute one mentally ill, traumatized man after another, we should pause to ask whether this is really who we are, and who we want to be."
(2022-10-21). Six train derailments in 36 hours as conductors and engineers begin vote on sellout contract. wsws.org Six trains derailed in a 36-hour period across the country this week, demonstrating the dangerous conditions for workers on the American railroads.
(2022-10-21). VIDEO: Inauguration of Iran's consulate in Armenia's Kapan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amira-Abdollahian attended a ceremony to inaugurate Iran's consulate general in the Armenian town of Kapan.
(2022-10-21). Turkey Will Establish New Military Posts In Northern Syria To Push HTS Out From Afrin — Reports. southfront.org 
The Turkish military is preparing to establish two new posts in northern Syria to separate the area of Afrin, which…
(2022-10-21). Australia: Victoria triple-zero call delays linked to 33 deaths over 18 months. wsws.org A recent report on emergency performance statistics is a damning indictment of the "let it rip" COVID-19 policy of state and federal governments.
(2022-10-21). Ultra-Conservative Club and Assembly-Member Grayson Stocking Concord CA Candidate's Coffer. indybay.org Assembly-member Tim Grayson and ultra-conservative organization The Lincoln Club recently sent some dough to the same Concord city council candidate.
(2022-10-21). Nomi Prins: How the Federal Reserve and Allied Central Bankers Wrote the Obituary for Competitive Capitalism. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-21). CPC maps out further steps on path to common prosperity. ecns.cn For many, moss is nothing but a humble tiny plant growing in some inconspicuous wet corners, but for villagers in the mountainous town of Maoyang, it is a cash cow that has carried them out of poverty and on a path to further affluence.
(2022-10-21). Videos made public of Florida police arresting workers for voting "illegally" wsws.org The arrests were carried out by the new police unit established by the Republican-controlled state government targeted "election crime."
(2022-10-21). Apple harvest in orchards of West Azarbaijan Province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — These days it is the harvest season of yellow and red apples in the orchards of West Azarbaijan Province, northwest of Iran.
(2022-10-21). FM Spox reacts to Canada sanctions on Iranian media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said that imposing sanctions on Iranian media shows the absurdity of the West's slogan on freedom of expression.
(2022-10-21). U.S. sanctions target Cuban tourism. america.cgtn.com U.S. sanctions in place against Cuba have long made travel to the island nation difficult for Americans.
(2022-10-21). New monkeypox research paves way for domestic vaccine. ecns.cn A Chinese research institute said on Thursday that it has successfully isolated monkeypox virus strains from clinical samples and has begun researching vaccines and drugs for fighting the infectious disease.
(2022-10-21). Fumio Kishida leads the Japanese government for a year. journal-neo.org 
One year ago, on October 4, 2021, Fumio Kishida became the head of the government of one of the leading countries in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan. He took over after Yoshihide Suga, who had also led the Japanese government for a year, left…
(2022-10-21). 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture: JMA. ecns.cn An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Friday, the weather agency here said.
(2022-10-21). In Video: Turkey Test-Fires New Short-Range Ballistic Missile Over Black Sea. southfront.org 
The launcher of the Tayfun short-range ballistic missile. Screengrab. | On October 18, Turkey test-fired a locally-made short-range ballistic missile dubbed the Tayfun [Turkish for Typhoon] over the Black Sea. | The missile, which was developed by Turkey's defense giant Roketsan, was launched from an airport in the Black Sea coastal city of Rize. The missile flew 561 kilometers before falling off the coast of the port of Sinop. Though not yet confirmed, the test shows the missile has double the range of the country's f…
(2022-10-21). Fort Myers resident speaks of Hurricane Ian and its aftermath: "It was a catastrophe waiting to happen" wsws.org People can't get help. A woman said on a local news channel that she waited three hours on the phone to get through to FEMA and she still has no answer. There's going to be huge homeless population here.
(2022-10-21). The music monument: Working class hero. indybay.org As soon as you're born they make you feel small, | By giving you no time instead of it all, | Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all. | A working class hero is something to be, | They hurt you at home and they hit you at school,…
(2022-10-21). 'Political Fix' Needed for WikiLeaks' Assange—Lawyer. scheerpost.com 
By Reuters SYDNEY (Reuters) A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said an "urgent political fix" is needed in his case because legal appeals against his extradition to the United States could continue for another decade and his health is declining. Barrister Jennifer Robinson has been on Assange's legal team for 12 years, and during a visit …
(2022-10-21). Unions demand election as U.K. Conservatives' revolving door of prime ministers keeps spinning. peoplesworld.org 
LONDON—Growing clamor of demands for a "General election now!" in Britain reached deafening levels Thursday after Prime Minister Liz Truss finally quit amid scenes of mounting chaos in her government and the ranks of panicking Conservative Party MPs. After only 44 days in office, Truss's much-anticipated resignation made her the shortest-serving prime minister in British …
(2022-10-21). Dangerous new COVID-19 variants threaten massive fall-winter surge. wsws.org The growing wave of COVID-19 infections is unlike anything seen since the start of the pandemic, as multiple highly-mutated "escape variants" are forecast to become dominant throughout the world in the coming weeks.
(2022-10-21). Enemies plotting to impede Iran's progress. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Friday that the enemies' plan and strategy are to halt or delay the Islamic Republic of Iran's progress.
(2022-10-21). Pfizer Condemned for Hiking US Covid Vaccine Price by 10,000% Above Cost. scheerpost.com
(2022-10-21). Hike in Iran export during Raeisi administration. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Exporting a variety of goods has seen a paramount surge over the first half of the Iranian year which manifests the realization of the 13th government's high priority in its economic plans.
(2022-10-21). "They must be running scared": UAW officials tell Ford management to remove Will Lehman campaigners at Kansas City assembly plant. wsws.org Before campaigners were forced to leave, many workers spoke out about their frustration over the exploitative conditions they face and the corruption and impotence of their official union representatives.
(2022-10-21). Respecting Armenia sovereignty, integrity Iran's policy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Saying that respecting the sovereignty and integrity of Armenia is the policy of Iran, the Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran considers the security of Armenia as the security of the region.
(2022-10-21). John Kiriakou: The Arms-Swapper. scheerpost.com 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during foreign travel in May. (State Department, Ron Przysucha) | By John Kiriakou / Foreign policy is complicated. There are a lot of moving parts and because human beings are making the policy, and feelings and egos are at stake, it's that much more difficult. | Some policymakers take a long-term view, others are myopic. Couple all that with the problem that I witnessed countless times over the course of my career at the C.I.A. and at the Senate Foreign Relations Commit…
(2022-10-21). How global consultancy firm McKinsey helped craft Quebec's profits-before-lives pandemic policy. wsws.org Recent revelations showing that McKinsey, one of the world's largest consulting firms, helped determine essential elements of the Quebec government's disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic provide a graphic illustration of the dictatorship big business exercises over society.
(2022-10-21). Comicomment: Behind US' declining life expectancy: US 'lying flat' in COVID fight. ecns.cn
(2022-10-21). True Journalism Digs Even When a Tin Foil Hat Might Come in Handy. dissidentvoice.org 
There's so much to unpack when it comes to propaganda propagating a society, or in this case, the collective west, that is collectively insane. "Amazing" is not really the operative word, since there are so many allusions to and examples of "good Germans" throughout the collective west, even before Hitler and Bernays and Goebbels and …
(2022-10-21). Rise in sudden deaths among young people with "mild" COVID-19 points to urgent need to end the pandemic. wsws.org There has been an increase in sudden deaths from heart attacks and strokes among young people infected with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to as "mild" cases of COVID-19.
(2022-10-21). Teachers in Haverhill, Massachusetts, defy injunction and continue strike for fourth day. wsws.org Educators in Haverhill remained on strike Thursday despite court injunctions and the union insisting that a settlement on wages had been reached Wednesday night.
(2022-10-21). Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians ratify contract, ending 10-week strike. peoplesworld.org 
OAKLAND, Calif.—Kaiser Permanente mental health therapists in northern California and the Central Valley have voted by an overwhelming 1,561 to 36 to ratify a new contract with breakthrough provisions to retain staff and reduce patients' wait times, the therapists' union, the National Union of Healthcare Workers, announced in an early-morning statement Oct. 21. NUHW said …
(2022-10-21). Despite Record Profits, Rail Companies Reject Union's Demand for Paid Sick Leave. commondreams.org Paid sick leave "has become a norm in this society," said one labor organizer—one that rail carriers "can very easily afford."
(2022-10-21). Scientists identify gut bacteria that can alleviate smoking hazard. ecns.cn A study by Chinese scientists and their U.S. counterparts has identified a type of bacteria in our gut that can effectively degrade nicotine, a harmful ingredient in tobacco that causes addiction and a slew of health risks including fatty liver disease.
(2022-10-21). Shanghai airports' rail link sees major progress. ecns.cn Major progress was achieved in the construction of the first high-speed rail link between Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao airports, as the project contractor said the girder installation of the project's bid 1 has been concluded in advance recently.
(2022-10-21). Interest rates may not rise as much as expected, says Bank of England economist. imperial.ac.uk The Deputy Governor of Monetary Policy at the Bank of England, has questioned whether UK interest rates need to rise as much as markets predict.
(2022-10-21). Observing the early universe and supporting net-zero: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2022-10-21). Press center for 20th CPC National Congress hosts fifth group interview. ecns.cn The press center for the 20th CPC National Congress hosted its fifth group interview on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Truss resigns, becomes shortest-serving UK PM. ecns.cn United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after just a little over six weeks in office and thus became the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history.
(2022-10-21). Trump Subpoenaed for 'Central Role in a Deliberate, Orchestrated' Effort to Overturn Election. commondreams.org "In short," the January 6 committee told Trump, "you were at the center of the first and only effort by any U.S. president to overturn an election and obstruct the peaceful transition of power."
(2022-10-21). Engineers and conductors: Vote "NO" on sellout White House-brokered contracts! For rank-and-file oversight of balloting! wsws.org The experience in other unions shows that the union apparatus cannot be trusted to conduct a fair and impartial vote.
(2022-10-21). Two workers killed in three days in Western Australian mines. wsws.org The latest deaths follow a spate of fatalities and serious injuries in mining operations across the state last year.
(2022-10-21). Journalists attend the fifth group interview. ecns.cn The press center for the 20th CPC National Congress hosted its fifth group interview on Thursday.
(2022-10-21). Sunday 10/23: The Struggles in Argentina and the Prospects. indybay.org Please join the Zoom meeting: 6: 30 Eastern Time 3: 30 Pacific Time | us02web.zoom.us/j/85907977991?pwd=YnBPbFFwcStueEJtcEFUVnN6ais0UT09…
(2022-10-21). Imperial students create low-cost technology solutions to build better world. imperial.ac.uk Five teams of undergraduate students have had the opportunity to develop impactful new technologies in Imperial labs this summer.
(2022-10-21). Australian High Court further shreds due process in the name of "security" wsws.org The judges ruled that legislation, such as the ASIO Act, could override any requirement for a court to provide a person with the "minimum" of a fair hearing.
(2022-10-21). Pay cuts push 300 T-Mobile customer service reps to form union. peoplesworld.org 
SEATTLE —T-Mobile's pay cuts last year, which cost each worker thousands of dollars in yearly pay, and the firm's threat for more layoffs following at least 5,000 people it fired in 2021, pushed some 300 customer service reps at the firm to form their own union. They unveiled it during a company-wide zoom call on …
(2022-10-21). Uganda Needs Equipment and Solidarity in the Face of Ebola Outbreak. libya360.wordpress.com Denis Bukenya WHO and Ugandan health ministry officials train people in Bunyangabu and Madudu sub-counties on the risk of Ebola. Photo: WHO Uganda The health system in Uganda has faced the Ebola outbreak without enough personal protective equipment or effective vaccines, leading to concern among activists and health workers alike On October 15, the government…
(2022-10-21). British PM Liz Truss Exits. dissidentvoice.org After just six weeks in Office, the UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss — a Tory — quits. The shortest ever PM in British history. Rumors have it that Boris Johnson, her immediate predecessor — may also be the favored candidate as her successor. Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Composite: PA/Getty images Could well be. It …
(2022-10-21). VIDEO: Last day of IRGC military exercise in Aras region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — The footage shows the construction of a mobile bridge over the Aras river in the last day of the IRGC military exercise in the northwestern country.
(2022-10-21). Only Class Struggle Can Save the Left. commondreams.org The latest book by Cedric Johnson targets the shortcomings of race reductionism at a time when such critiques are sorely needed.
(2022-10-21). Future of Islamic Revolution brighter than ever: Cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) — Saying that the judiciary must take serious measures against rioters, Ayatollah Khatami said that the future of the Islamic Revolution is brighter than the past.
(2022-10-21). Undersea section of high-speed rail tunnel makes landmark progress. ecns.cn Tunnel Boring Machine has already dug a 3,000-meter section of the Zhanjiang Bay undersea tunnel, some 1,600 meters of which runs under the seabed, marking an important stage in the construction of the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high-speed railway.
(2022-10-21). National Nurses United adds 42k as New York State Nurses join. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK —National Nurses United added 42,000 new members on October 20, as the independent New York State Nurses Association joined it, both unions said. The unity, approved by NYSNA convention delegates, increases NNU to more than 220,000 RNs nationwide, cementing its status as the largest union for registered nurses in the U.S. "Covid-19 has …
(2022-10-21). Senado chileno aprueba proyecto sobre energías renovables. telesurtv.net La cartera resaltó que con este proyecto ley se acelera el proceso de retiro de las centrales que producen energía a base de carbón en Chile.
(2022-10-21). Con Filo: Pasión por Tío Sam (+ Video). cubadebate.cu De las pasiones que levanta el Tío Sam, ya sea en el bando de los revolucionarios, en el equipo contrario o en aquellos que gustan del equilibrismo y no quieren definirse ni de un lado ni del otro, se habló este jueves en Con Filo.
(2022-10-21). Proceso de elecciones municipales en Cuba, hoy en la Mesa Redonda. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El próximo inicio de la nominación de candidatos a delegados de Circunscripción y los preparativos de las elecciones municipales serán los temas de la Mesa de este viernes, con la participación de la Presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional y otras autoridades.
(2022-10-21). Colombia marcó récord de producción de coca en el Gobierno de Duque. telesurtv.net En 2021 Colombia alcanzó las 204.000 hectáreas en plantaciones de coca, con una producción de 1.400 TM de cocaína.
(2022-10-21). TSE de Brasil aprueba resolución para luchar contra la desinformación. telesurtv.net El TSE registró el crecmiento de los episodios de violencia política en redes sociales en un 436 por ciento con respecto a 2018.
(2022-10-21). Base de supertanqueros de Matanzas: Se trabaja en nuevos proyectos que corrijan las vulnerabilidades en la zona. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel se encuentra este viernes en la base de supertanqueros de Matanzas con el objetivo de chequear las labores de recuperación en la zona devastada por el incendio ocurrido el 5 de agosto pasado. De acuerdo con Presidencia, en la reunión se informó que las labores de recuperación superan el 60%.
(2022-10-21). Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano comenzará este sábado. cubadebate.cu La I Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano comenzará este sábado con partidos en La Habana, Isla de la Juventud y Holguín, de acuerdo con nota emitida por la Comisión Nacional de Beisbol. Al momento de emitir esta información se ha confirmado que la logística general para el evento está garantizada. Se mantiene la celebración de 50 partidos para cada equipo.
(2022-10-21). Unión Eléctrica prevé afectación de 785 MW en horario pico. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica prevé una afectación máxima de 450 MW en el horario diurno y 785 MW en el pico, por déficit de capacidad de generación. La empresa informó que la disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 1 830 MW y la demanda 1 970 MW, con una afectación de 220 MW, de ellos, 41 MW por los daños del huracán Ian.
(2022-10-21). Steve Bannon, exasesor de Trump, condenado a cuatro meses de cárcel. cubadebate.cu Un tribunal federal de Washington condenó este viernes a Steve Bannon, quien fuera asesor del expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump, a cuatro meses de cárcel por negarse a colaborar con el comité legislativo que investiga el asalto al Capitolio del 6 de enero de 2021. El juez aceptó también la petición de la fiscalía de que Bannon pague una multa.
(2022-10-21). Empresarios cubanos estrecharon relaciones en ronda de negocios del turismo en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Con unos 400 acuerdos en fase inicial y más de 2 000 posibles en camino, concluyó este jueves en La Habana la I Ronda de Negocios del empresariado local con el turismo, organizada por el Gobierno de la capital y la Delegación del Turismo en la ciudad.
(2022-10-21). Presidenta de Honduras sostiene encuentro con el papa Francisco. telesurtv.net En el encuentro, ambas parte dialogaron sobre el rol de la Iglesia en ámbitos como la educación y la sanidad.
(2022-10-21). Cuba ratifica voluntad de profundizar relaciones de cooperación con la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu Resultan alentadores los intercambios sistemáticos entre nuestra Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel y la Comisión Económica Euroasiática, con vistas a establecer un parque industrial de la Unión en dicha zona. Aun así, existe un amplio potencial a lo largo de nuestro país, especialmente en la propia ZED Mariel, que puede ser aprovechado por los países de la Unión para el desarrollo de proyectos con inversión extranjera en diferentes sectores.
(2022-10-21). IV Copa Mundial sub 23: Cuba se consuela con victoria ante el vigente campeón. cubadebate.cu Apoyados en un pitcheo que ha sido su mejor arma en el torneo y en una artillería que despertó solo por unos instantes, el equipo Cuba sub 23 logró su segunda victoria en la ronda de consuelo de la IV Copa Mundial de béisbol con cita en Taiwan, al doblegar 2-0 a Venezuela, vigentes campeones de la categoría.
(2022-10-21). Concluye en La Habana la XV Feria Comercial Salud para Todos. cubadebate.cu Con la firma de 16 nuevos contratos y acuerdos comerciales por un valor de más de 45 millones de dólares concluyó hoy, en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana, la XV Feria Comercial Salud para Todos. En esta edición fue lanzada la Primera Feria Internacional de Turismo Médico y Bienestar, que contó con la participación de empresas de 28 naciones.
(2022-10-21). Lula mantiene ventaja para balotaje en Brasil, según encuestas. telesurtv.net El candidato presidencial izquierdista cuenta con una ventaja de cuatro puntos porcentuales frente a Bolsonaro.
(2022-10-21). Homenaje a Eugenio Hernández Espinosa: Cuba despide al aclamado dramaturgo. cubadebate.cu En el lobby del centro cultural Bertolt Brecht se reúnen familiares, artistas y el pueblo cubano para homenajear al dramaturgo Eugenio Hernández Espinosa, quien falleció el pasado viernes en La Habana. Ofrendas florales del General de Ejército Raúl Castro y del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, custodian la urna que guarda sus cenizas.
(2022-10-21). Concluye Cuba-Salud 2022: Salubristas del mundo ratifican que no hay desarrollo social sin salud. cubadebate.cu Paneles, conferencias magistrales, simposios, lanzamientos de libros y encuentros científicos fueron espacios propicios para reafirmar el mejoramiento de la salud como un determinante del desarrollo social en la IV Convención Internacional Cuba-Salud-2022, que concluyó en el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana este 21 de octubre.
(2022-10-21). Autorizan uso clínico de Combiovent, primer ventilador pulmonar cubano de altas prestaciones. cubadebate.cu El Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos autorizó el uso clínico del equipo ventilatorio de altas prestaciones Combiovent, primero de su tipo que se fabrica en el país, desarrollado por la Empresa Combiomed. Dentro de unos 10 días deben comenzar las pruebas clínicas en pacientes.
(2022-10-21). Trabajadores de la Construcción van a paro nacional en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El Sindicato Único Nacional de la Construcción y Anexos estima que alrededor de 12 mil puestos de trabajo se perderán en el primer semestre del año en el sector.
(2022-10-21). Encuentran restos de la comunista española Aurora Picornell. telesurtv.net Las pruebas de ADN confirmaron que el cuerpo Picornell es uno de las cinco mujeres encontradas a finales de 2021.
(2022-10-21). Cuba acogerá encuentro internacional de partidos comunistas y obreros. cubadebate.cu "Unidos somos más fuertes", será la premisa a defender por los más de 150 delegados que asistirán al XXII Encuentro Internacional de Partidos Comunistas y Obreros que sesionará en La Habana, entre el 27 y el 29 de octubre. El encuentro permitirá reflexionar sobre los enormes desafíos que enfrentan las fuerzas de izquierda ante la ofensiva imperialista.
(2022-10-21). Comienza nominación de candidatos a delegados del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu El proceso de nominación de candidatos a delegados de las asambleas municipales del Poder Popular comenzará este viernes y se desarrollará hasta el 12 de noviembre en todo el territorio nacional. Según informó recientemente la presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional, las elecciones municipales se desarrollarán el día 27 de noviembre.
(2022-10-21). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprueba nuevos actores económicos (+PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación (MEP) aprobó este jueves 84 solicitudes de creación de actores económicos, de las que 83 son mipymes (78 privadas y 5 estatales) y una cooperativa no agropecuaria.Con esta decisión, suman 5547 los actores económicos aprobados desde que inició el proceso en septiembre de 2021.
(2022-10-21). Emiten alerta epidemiológica por influenza en Dominicana. telesurtv.net El virus puede conllevar graves complicaciones de la enfermedad subyacente, provocar neumonía o causar la muerte.
(2022-10-21). Comisión de ONU: ocupación israelí en Palestina es ilegal. telesurtv.net La comisión instó a la Asamblea General de la ONU a solicitar una opinión consultiva urgente de CIJ sobre las consecuencias jurídicas de esta ocupación.
(2022-10-21). Confirman primer caso de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net La paciente estuvo 14 días en Puerto Príncipe, capital de Haití, e ingresó a República Dominicana el pasado 17 de octubre.
(2022-10-21). Trabajadores uruguayos de la construcción realizan movilización en defensa de conquistas sociales. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores también plantearon su posición en defensa de la negociación colectiva, las libertades sindicales, así como la seguridad social, integral y solidaria.
(2022-10-21). Exministro de facto de Bolivia se declara culpable de soborno. telesurtv.net El exministro del gobierno de facto de Jeanine Áñez, Arturo Murillo, está detenido en una cárcel de Miami desde 2021.
(2022-10-21). Barcelona vence al Villarreal en el Camp Nou y recupera sus aspiraciones en la liga. cubadebate.cu 3-0 senteciado en apenas siete minutos de arreón pasada la media hora de partido. Después de que el Villarreal tuviera su oportunidad de darle un susto, el Baràßa se puso en plan arrollador y derrumbó todas las esperanzas de un submarino amarillo que pagó los platos rotos de la supuesta crisis azulgrana. Xavi cambió las piezas y su equipo le respondió.
(2022-10-21). CECMED alerta sobre comercialización de medicamentos falsificados. cubadebate.cu Teniendo en cuenta el análisis de las evidencias fotográficas y la definición de la OMS, se puede determinar que los productos notificados como Amitriptilina, Diazepam y Nitrazepam, adquiridos fuera de la red de farmacias del sistema nacional de Salud, son medicamentos falsificados, por lo cual no se puede garantizar su calidad, seguridad y eficacia.
(2022-10-21). Los avatares llegan a la beta de WhatsApp: Cómo se pueden configurar nuestros "yo" virtuales. cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-21). øSe escucha música cubana en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Lamentablemente, las propuestas en algunos espacios públicos estatales y de gestión por cuenta propia se basan en canciones de pésimos textos, rozando la vulgaridad y la falta de toda norma de educación y respeto. En otros, no abunda nuestra matriz bailable y se consume de todo menos lo que verdaderamente, y en cuanto a códigos de cubanía se refiere.
(2022-10-21). Presidente Castillo llama al diálogo para estabilizar la democracia en Perú. telesurtv.net El presidente peruano expresó que los peruanos "no soportan más enfrentamientos políticos. Ni la politización de la justicia. Ni la judicialización de la política".
(2022-10-21). Denuncian amenaza de golpe de Estado contra el Gobierno peruano. telesurtv.net Félix Chero aseveró que esta amenaza es evidente ante las diversas acciones realizadas en contra de Pedro Castillo para alejarlo de la Presidencia.
(2022-10-21). Defensoría colombiana alerta de amenazas a líderes sociales. telesurtv.net La autoridad precisó que las amenazas obedecen a la lógica de los grupos armados ilegales y delincuenciales…
(2022-10-21). Gobierno de Bolivia reitera llamado al diálogo sobre el censo. telesurtv.net La viceministra de Comunicación boliviana recordó que hasta ahora no se ha sustentado el planteamiento para que el censo sea en 2023.
(2022-10-21). España, Francia y Portugal establecerán corredor de energía verde. telesurtv.net La conexión entre Barcelona y Marsella se hará mediante una tubería técnicamente adaptada para el paso del hidrógeno verde y otros gases.
(2022-10-21). Sobreseen a mujer salvadoreña sentenciada por abortar en su casa. telesurtv.net Acdatee recordó que la legislación salvadoreña es estigmatizante y crea prejuicios en contra de mujeres que sufren emergencias obstétricas.
(2022-10-21). Gobierno de Etiopía se suma a diálogos de paz sobre el Tigray. telesurtv.net El asesor de Seguridad Nacional del premier etíope señaló que "hemos reconfirmado nuestro compromiso de participar".
(2022-10-21). Alpidio Alonso Grau: "En Cuba, Revolución y cultura son inseparables" cubadebate.cu "Aunque algunos no lo adviertan y no falten los que, incluso, lo niegan, hoy estamos sometidos a una guerra cultural feroz, de dimensiones colosales. Frente a esto, el rol de la cultura en la defensa de la nación es esencial. La cultura en el sentido más complejo y profundo, de toda la memoria y riqueza espiritual de este pueblo, de la cultura como una actitud. Ese es nuestro seguro de vida", aseguró el ministro de Cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso Grau, en entrevista a Cubadebate.
(2022-10-21). Liz Truss renuncia como primera ministra de Reino Unido. telesurtv.net Liz Truss dimitió, después de solo 45 días en el cargo, lo que lo convierte en uno de los más cortos Gobiernos británicos.
(2022-10-21). Estado mexicano de Tabasco aprueba el matrimonio igualitario. telesurtv.net Solo restan los estados de Guerrero y Tamaulipas para que las uniones entre parejas LGTBIQ+ sean contempladas por la ley mexicana.
(2022-10-21). Sube el telón y comienza el XXVII Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana "Alicia Alonso" (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Entre aplausos y ovaciones del público, se inició este 20 de octubre, Día de la Cultura Cubana, el XXVII Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana "Alicia Alonso" que hasta el 13 de noviembre, será un espacio de confluencias entre reconocidos bailarines internacionales y del patio, formados en la escuela de ballet cubana.
(2022-10-21). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este viernes 21 de octubre. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este viernes 21 de octubre en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2022-10-21). Casos de Covid-19 en Chile aumentan un % en la última semana. telesurtv.net La cifra de nuevos contagios, 6.201, es la mayor registrada en 48 días para sumar un total de 13.073 casos activos.
(2022-10-21). Cupet actualiza sobre situación de la gasolina en el país. cubadebate.cu La Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) actualizó este jueves sobre la situación de la gasolina en el país. Este mes los niveles de inventarios en el producto han sido bajos, provocando desabastecimiento en las redes de servicentros, siendo el servicio de la gasolina especial el más afectado. Hoy la refinería se encuentra operando y produciendo este combustible.
(2022-10-21). Fracasan elecciones para designar presidente de Líbano. telesurtv.net El país podría atravesar una nueva crisis política en caso de no lograr designar un nuevo jefe de Estado.
(2022-10-21). Servicio eléctrico en Pinar del Río restablecido casi al 62 por ciento. cubadebate.cu Pinar del Río mantiene daños al servicio eléctrico después de 24 días del paso del huracán Ian, donde permanecen sin corriente aún 89 441 clientes. Se logra hasta la fecha la recuperación del 61.99%, lo que significa más de 145 000 clientes que ya disfrutan del servicio, refirió el director de la Empresa Eléctrica en la provincia.
(2022-10-21). Siria acusa a EE.UU. de obstaculizar el retorno de refugiados. telesurtv.net El ministro asistente de Asuntos Exteriores señaló que EE.UU. "alimenta conflictos para mantener su dominio".
(2022-10-21). Embajada de Cuba en Washington conmemora Día de la Cultura Nacional. cubadebate.cu "Celebramos hoy el 154 aniversario de la entonación por primera vez de las notas del Himno Nacional, un hecho histórico (…) que marcó un punto de inflexión en el desarrollo de nuestra identidad como nación", dijo la jefa de la misión de Cuba en Washington D.C, Lianys Torres Rivera, al comenzar la actividad político-cultural este 20 de Octubre.
(2022-10-21). Venezuela to Urgently Review People's Power Legal Framework for 10th Anniversary of Chávez's 'Strike at the Helm' Speech. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, October 20, Venezuela celebrated the 10th anniversary of former President Hugo Chávez's famous "Strike at the Helm" speech that ended with the chant Comuna o Nada (Commune or Nothing), and which many call his political testament. At this year's celebration, the current president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced the need to urgently begin the process of implementing Venezuela's communal democratic model by reviewing and improving the laws of People's Power. | The president, speaking at the El Maizal Commune in Lara state, said, "I believe that we must undertake a new stage, a process of revisio…
(2022-10-21). President Maduro Requests Rehabilitation of 170 Water Treatment Plants Throughout Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
On Wednesday, October 19, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asked for the rehabilitation of the 170 water treatment plants throughout the country in order to "provide the highest quality of water service to all the people of Venezuela." During an event in La Guairita sector in Miranda state, President Maduro explained, step by step, the goal of bringing the water supply in Caracas to 23,000 liters per second through the Tuy II system. | President Maduro inspected the rehabilitation of the La Guairita water treatment plant, which included installation of pumps for filling the washing tank, cleaning of the sedime…
(2022-10-21). '(Un)Documents': Queer actor Jesús I. Valles's lyrical journey through immigration papers. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — "Citizenships are volatile fictions," says queer actor, theatermaker and poet Jesús I. Valles. What makes us human can never be captured on a government questionnaire. To the Indigenous inhabitants of a continent, who roamed far and wide to follow their sustenance and the seasons, what difference does it make if they cross …
(2022-10-20). Tulsi Gabbard Left The Democrats, But She Isn't Helping The Left. popularresistance.org Tulsi Gabbard made headlines on October 11, 2022 with her announcement that she was leaving the Democratic Party. In her statement, Gabbard provided a litany of reasons for her decision. She condemned the Democratic Party for being under the control of an "elitist cabal" of warmongers that are driven by "cowardly wokeness" and who divide the people with "anti-white racism." Gabbard further decried the Democratic Party's support for "open borders" and its demonization of the police. The Democratic Party, according to Gabbard, has also weaponized the national security state against its opponents and brought the wor…
(2022-10-20). Military Situation In Kharkov Region On October 20, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-10-20). Germany Pays For Support Of Ukraine By Increasing Prices And Falling Prosperity Of Citizens. southfront.org 
Germany faces its biggest crisis since the 19 s | In October, more and more information is emerging about Germany's final inclination away from neutrality in the war in Ukraine toward its full support. Beginning with the deployment of the U.S. Central Command on its territory and the transfer of intelligence information to the SSU and MDI of Ukraine, to the transfer of actual weapons (Iris-T air defense) all this expresses the real position of Berlin at the moment. | At the same time, aga…
(2022-10-20). Scott Ritter Ukraine Russia War Latest3. thealtworld.com Putin adds martial law in Ukraine regions, limits in Russia
(2022-10-20). How the pro-Ukraine NAFO troll operation crowd-funds war criminals. thegrayzone.com Celebrated in mainstream US media for its anti-Russian trolling, the Twitter operation known as NAFO was founded by a Polish antisemite to raise money for a militia that has hosted war criminals, white nationalists and wanted murderers. Whether they know it or not, anyone who has checked Twitter for recent coverage of the Ukraine proxy war has likely encountered at least one of the thousands of trolls that comprise NAFO, or the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization." Thanks to the efforts …
(2022-10-20). Ukraine Continues Bloody Attempts To Advance. southfront.org 
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(2022-10-20). UK Says Russian Fighter Released Missile Near British Plane Over Black Sea. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said Thursday that a Russian fighter jet released a missile near a British spy plane over the Black Sea in an encounter on September 29. Wallace said he expressed concern about the incident with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoigu, and that he replied by saying the missile release happened due …
(2022-10-20). China one of world's safest countries: official. ecns.cn China is widely acknowledged as one of the safest countries in the world, Xu Ganlu, vice minister of public security, told a press conference here on Wednesday.
(2022-10-20). Celebrated Palestinian resistance fighter killed in combat. electronicintifada.net Palestinians rally behind the Lions Den, a new armed group challenging Israeli forces in the West Bank.
(2022-10-20). From Gaza to Istanbul in search of a future. electronicintifada.net Turkey was once the dream destination for Palestinians from Gaza, but the Turkish government's newly hostile policies against immigrants have pushed many to migrate elsewhere, with devastating costs.
(2022-10-20). Palestine Action activists walk free after another case bites the dust. electronicintifada.net Latest legal victory shows Elbit has something to hide.
(2022-10-20). Disasters multiply for Palestinians in Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Survivor of boat disaster insists he had no choice than to leave refugee camp.
(2022-10-20). Difficult Months Ahead: Why Israel is Afraid of the Lions' Den. dissidentvoice.org 
This headline in the Israeli newspaper, the Jerusalem Post, only tells part of the story: "The Lions' Den, Other Palestinian Groups are Endless Headache for Israel, PA." It is true that both the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority are equally worried about the prospect of a widespread armed revolt in the Occupied West Bank, and …
(2022-10-20). Democrat Stacey Abrams advances right-wing agenda in Georgia gubernatorial debate. wsws.org The debate between three candidates for governor of Georgia on Monday revealed how far the entire US political establishment has shifted to the right.
(2022-10-20). In Defense of Workers, Sanders Says 'The Fed Must Stop Raising Interest Rates'. commondreams.org "Our goal must not be to 'get wages down,'" the democratic socialist senator asserted. "Our goal must be to end corporate greed."
(2022-10-20). øCómo asesinaron al líder libio Muamar Gadafi. telesurtv.net A 11 años del asesinato del entonces presidente de Libia, Muamar Gadafi, los hechos que rodean su asesinato siguen siendo manipulados por EE.UU. y sus aliados.
(2022-10-20). High Gas Prices and Big Oil's Midterm Scheme in One Easy-to-Understand Tweet. commondreams.org After raking in billions of dollars in profits and price-gouging Americans for gas and other essentials, the fossil fuel industry aims to "undermine the clean energy agenda to keep us addicted to their product," warns one climate campaigner.
(2022-10-20). Is Inflation Forcing People to Live Paycheck to Paycheck? cepr.net 
While many people undoubtedly are being squeezed by inflation, it is not clear why there would be more people living paycheck to paycheck today than before the pandemic, when most news outlets were touting the strong economy.
(2022-10-20). Operation 'Cast Thy Bread:' Unearthed Documents Reveal Israeli Militias Poisoned Wells During Nakba. orinocotribune.com Historians have recovered official documentation proving that Israeli militias poisoned wells to prevent expelled Palestinians from returning to their home villages during the Nakba in 1948, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Friday. | Testimonies regarding the act of biological warfare have been heard and publicized for decades, but historians Benny Morris and Benjamin Z. Kedar have found Israeli military documentation that has cast any doubt over its occurrence aside and provided new details regarding its scope, according to Haaretz. | "We uncovered a lot of new information," Morris told Haaretz. | "We d…
(2022-10-20). The War on Immigrants Is a War on All Poor and Low-Income Workers. commondreams.org If low-income voters stick together, they can stop politicians from turning a humanitarian crisis into political theater.
(2022-10-20). Lawyer Jennifer Robinson gives powerful defence of Assange at Australia's National Press Club. wsws.org The address was subjected to a virtual boycott by Australia's official media, demonstrating its alignment with the state and with imperialist war.
(2022-10-20). The Epidemic that killed 8% of NYC's Population. dissidentvoice.org Yellow Fever hit New York City in the late eighteenth century. The Big Apple population at the time was 60,000 and over the course of five years, eight percent of those New Yorkers succumbed to the disease (or related malfeasance). Adjust that ratio for 2022 and the death count would approach 675,000. Yellow fever is …
(2022-10-20). Ecuador: Anti-Neoliberal Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Irene León and José Agualsaca Oct 16, 2022 | A neoliberal 'redesign' of the State is underway in Ecuador, activated since 2017 through different surreptitious tactics, especially "lawfare", known for resorting to judicial and media plots as ruses to reverse alternative projects. Also on the scene are different expressions of authoritarianism, which are con-substantial to the pursuit of the neoliberal model, to impose the dominance of the market over the interests of society. It is a programmatic agenda, which is made possible by the conversion of State institutions into minimal operational agencies, in c…
(2022-10-20). British photographer Bruce Connolly: recorder of 'old, new' Beijing. ecns.cn Carrying a camera, photographer Bruce Connolly has been documenting the changes in Beijing for the past 35 years.
(2022-10-20). Bogota refugee crisis spurs violent protest in Colombia's capital. colombiareports.com Indigenous protests in Colombia's capital turned violent on Wednesday amid allegations that 21 refugees have died in Bogota over the past year. According to the Bogota Police Department, 14 policemen,…
(2022-10-20). The Russo brothers' Cherry: The cumulative social trauma. wsws.org After a 20-year period during which they gained enormous success directing several of the Marvel films, the Russo brothers have returned to Cleveland, the second poorest city in the US in 2022, as a locale.
(2022-10-20). Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: "The world would be better without the blockade against Cuba" en.cubadebate.cu Transcript of the words of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in the presentation to the national and foreign press, of the update of the national report by virtue of resolution 75/289 of the General Assembly of the Nations Nations, entitled "Need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba." (Period August 2021- February 2022)…
(2022-10-20). PARIS: Indigenous Solidarity Urges Freedom for Leonard Peltier. indybay.org In Paris, today's Indigenous solidarity event focuses on freedom for imprisoned Leonard Peltier and honors Indigenous rights around the world.
(2022-10-20). 'Big Win' for Climate: EU Parliament Backs Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. commondreams.org "The momentum behind a treaty to keep fossil fuels in the ground in a fair and timely fashion is phenomenal and growing," said one campaigner.
(2022-10-20). Cherokee Indian Fair back after pandemic cancellations. peoplesworld.org 
CHEROKEE, N.C.—The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held its 110th Cherokee Indian Fair from Oct. 4-8 after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. In fact, at one point there was uncertainty as to when the fair would resume. Having attended the fair since I was a child, it was a joyous occasion to …
(2022-10-20). On the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. wsws.org The resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss after only six weeks in office is a further confirmation of the development of a fundamental crisis of class rule in Britain.
(2022-10-20). Barrett Boots 'Nothingburger' Right-Wing Challenge to Biden Student Loan Cancellation. commondreams.org "Under any reading of precedent," said one legal reporter, "the Republican activists who brought this lawsuit have absolutely no right to challenge a single dollar of debt forgiveness."
(2022-10-20). SEIU Strike to Impact City Services in Santa Cruz. indybay.org City of Santa Cruz workers represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 are scheduled to begin an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike starting Monday, October 17, at city hall. The ULP Strike will continue Tuesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21 at various locations, including city hall, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and corporation yard. Union leaders will hold a press conference at Santa Cruz City Hall on Monday, October 17 at 9 AM, and the public is invited to join the picket line there from 7 AM to 5 PM. An information flyer distributed by union members has…
(2022-10-20). Qatar's first power plant starts operation. ecns.cn The 800MW Al Kharsaah Power Plant, with the components supplied by Chinese companies, was connected to the grid at full capacity on Tuesday, marking the first large-scale ground power station in Qatar.
(2022-10-20). Amid French refinery strike, Macron to impose 2023 budget without parliamentary vote. wsws.org Even as Macron reveals his weakness and his lack of support in parliament, factions of the union bureaucracy are capitulating to him, working to shut down the refinery strike.
(2022-10-20). Orders for LNG carriers surge on back of demand. ecns.cn With burgeoning demand for liquefied natural gas, new orders for LNG carriers have recorded significant jump recently, Securities Times reported.
(2022-10-20). Canada imposes new anti-Iran sanctions in support of rioters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Canada imposed illegal sanctions on six Iranian individuals and four entities on Wednesday for alleged defending human rights.
(2022-10-20). Fascism, unity, and resistance. cpusa.org 
The following is adapted from a presentation given to the National Marxist School on May 14, 2022 It was just two years ago in the spring of 2020 that we in the Communist Party rolled up our sleeves and went to work with the Dump Trump voter pledge cards and the Vote Against Fascism …
(2022-10-20). 19 killed, injured in Somali suicide blasts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) — Media reported on Wednesday night that 12 people were killed and 7 were injured after two suicide bombings occurred in central Somalia.
(2022-10-20). Presentan a la Asamblea Nacional anteproyecto de ley sobre gestión administrativa. cubadebate.cu Entre los fines que pretenden alcanzarse con la aprobación de la propuesta destaca el cumplimiento de los preceptos constitucionales y dar continuidad al proceso gradual de creación de una cultura de control y prevención en las administraciones, con el fin de contribuir a la eficiente gestión administrativa.
(2022-10-20). Argentina reporta 524 casos de viruela símica en 14 provincias. telesurtv.net El 67 por ciento de los pacientes con el padecimiento residen en la ciudad de Buenos Aires.
(2022-10-20). Docentes de universidad dominicana inician paro indefinido. telesurtv.net El paro se ejecuta tanto de manera presencial como virtual "hasta obtener una respuesta concreta" de las autoridades.
(2022-10-20). División de la Unión Europea desarrollará una cumbre crucial para hacer frente al "general invierno" cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-20). México_Poéticas de la resistencia: Arte zapatista, estética y decolonialidad. indybay.org Les hago llegar mi libro que recién salió: ´Poéticas de la resistencia: Arte zapatista, estética y decolonialidad ª. Es de libre circulación así que siéntanse en total confianza de compartirlo…
(2022-10-20). Punto Deportivo: Desempeño de Cuba en el mundial de béisbol sub-23 (+Video). cubadebate.cu
(2022-10-20). Italia registra más de 41 mil casos de Covid-19 en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades italianas reportaron 81 fallecidos a causa del Covid-19 en el último dia.
(2022-10-20). Presidente Díaz-Canel recibe a secretaria general adjunta de la ONU. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió este miércoles a Natalia Kanem, secretaria general adjunta de la ONU y directora ejecutiva del Fondo de Población de Naciones Unidas, en un encuentro en que se confirmaron las excelentes relaciones entre ambas partes.