(2024-08-28). Pro-Palestinian students at US universities face censorship as semester begins. presstv.ir US campuses have adopted tough rules to restrict criticism of Israel's war on Gaza with the beginning of the first fall semester, making pro-Palestinian students face censorship.
(2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com 
Gaza war, including the impact on the enclave's civilian population, a study by a US-based research centre has shown. | A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory statements from some Israeli leaders,
(2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com A majority of Israelis want to censor all online content on the A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory s…
(2024-08-28). In appeal to far right, Cornel West adopts Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine and bogus censorship platform. wsws.org Repeating a call he previously issued on "The Jimmy Dore Show" last year while still running as a Green Party candidate, West called for a "truth commission" to investigate "the vaccine.
(2024-08-28). Telegram founder's arrest rekindles debate about censorship of non-Western media. presstv.ir After Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the debate about censorship of social media platforms not directly controlled by the West has reignited.
(2024-08-28). Technofascism: The Government Pressured Tech Companies to Censor Users. dissidentvoice.org 
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has finally admitted what we knew all along: Facebook conspired with the government to censor individuals expressing "disapproved" views about the COVID-19 pandemic. Zuckerberg's confession comes in the wake of a series of court rulings that turn a blind eye to the government's technofascism. In a 2-1 decision in Children's …
(2024-08-28). Free speech is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic. expose-news.com In June, the US Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision that barred the US government and its agencies from coordinating with social media to censor and suppress views that don't follow …
(2024-08-28). France arrests Telegram founder – Reactions. ummid.com In a mover described as West's double standard, French Police Saturday August 24, 2024 arrested Telegram Founder Pavel Durov for refusing to censor his popular social media platform.
(2024-08-28). Macron says Telegram CEO arrest not political. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron said the arrest of Russian-born Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was part of an ongoing judicial investigation rather than a political move after the French action triggered a heated debate about free speech and protests from Russia.
(2024-08-28). Colleges reopen amid nation-wide escalation of attack on free speech. defenddemocracy.press Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on August 23, 2024 by Josh Andrews (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS)) (Posted Aug 26, 2024) University and college students are returning to campus amidst a fall offensive launched against free speech. The ruling class is determined to put students "in their place" after they have …
(2024-08-28). Turkish court orders social media accounts blocked despite ruling that banned police 'virtual patrolling'. bianet.org
(2024-08-28). Greek tanker attacked in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, US says. aljazeera.com The Pentagon says the Sounion is a navigational hazard and warns of a potential environmental catastrophe.
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are brain metastases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over one million people in the U.S. are living with brain tumors, and more than 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MIR22gSrJGs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are dozens of types of…
(2024-08-28). CPC leadership reviews measures on western region's development. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review policies and measures to open up a new vista in the large-scale development of China's western region. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.
(2024-08-28). Djibouti denouncee US economic blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Djibouti, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Presidency of Djibouti, Mohamed Abdillahi Wais, denounced the policy of economic, commercial and financial blockade implemented by the United States against Cuba and the Caribbean island's inclusion on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism.
(2024-08-28). Djibouti denunció bloqueo económico de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Djibouti, 28 ago (RHC) El secretario general de la Presidencia de Djibouti, Mohamed Abdillahi Wais, denunció hoy la política de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero aplicada por Estados Unidos contra Cuba y su inclusión en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-08-28). CPJ, others urge EU to act against Israel's unprecedented journalist killings, press freedom violations. reuters.com
(2024-08-28). The arrest of journalist Richard Medhurst and the fight to defend democratic rights. wsws.org Medhurst said of his detention at the UK's Heathrow Airport, "I believe I'm the first journalist to be arrested under this provision of the Terrorism Act."
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 ideas for avoiding the 'freshman 15'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The term "freshman 15" often refers to weight gain by students during their first year in college. Many times, it's their first time away from home and their normal routines. Dr. Denise Millstine, a Mayo Clinic internal medicine physician, shares daily goals for every freshman. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lmgMMXCzdiY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. In…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wegovy, a brand name of semaglutide, as a secondary prevention medication to reduce risk of serious heart problems. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GSjhQHXVrnA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-28). Meet 4 Gaza Journalists nominated for 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. ummid.com Four Palestinian Journalists, who reported from war-hit Gaza, have officially been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting their courageous work in the face of adversity.
(2024-08-28). Belarusian journalist Dzmitry Luksha released following presidential pardon. baj.media
(2024-08-28). Hong Kong denies work visa to Bloomberg reporter Haze Fan. hongkongfp.com
(2024-08-28). Syrian journalist detained without explanation, held by Turkish intelligence. zamanalwsl.net
(2024-08-28). Harris and the Need for Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
There is no sign of Harris's positions on Biden's policy choices that would suggest strong differences or alternative approaches to change the direction of U.S. policy. Harris at this point cannot deviate from President Biden's key positions on sensitive issues, although Vice President Hubert Humphrey probably lost the election in 1968 to Richard Nixon because of a belated critique on U.S. policy in Vietnam. Biden's unwavering support for Israel could ultimately hurt Harris in key states such as Michigan.
(2024-08-27). If you care about free speech, France's move on Telegram's CEO should trouble you. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-27). Pavel Durov: The quixotic free speech hero of our time. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-27). Hezbollah's First Attack Since 300-Rocket Barrage; Assault Drone 'Directly' Hits North Israel Target. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah on August 26 claimed to have struck Israel with an assault drone, Al Jazeera reported. The Lebanese militant group said to "directly hit" a surveillance equipment in Ramyah site in northern Israel. This is the first reported Hezbollah attack on Israel since the August 25 mega attack in which the Iran-backed group fired over 300 rockets and drones. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-08-27). Japan says China airspace incursion 'serious violation of our sovereignty'. aljazeera.com Tokyo summoned ambassador and lodged protest after surveillance plane was detected on Monday morning.
(2024-08-27). Dangers and Lessons from the Perennial Israeli-Palestinian War: The Big Picture of Propaganda and False Flag Operations. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-27). Declining U.S Hegemon and Rising Geopolitical Tension. globalresearch.ca Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, one of the leading neocon architects of the Greater Middle East and North Africa Project launched by the US after September 11, 2001, wrote a propaganda article titled "The Perils of Isolationism"…
(2024-08-27). Jack Smith demands appeals court restore Trump's stolen documents trial. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked the federal appeals court in Atlanta to put the trial of Donald Trump for stealing classified documents from the White House and taking them to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida back on track. If Smith wins his demand—and there's a good chance he will—the judges in the …
(2024-08-27). Israeli police shut down Communist Party HQ to disrupt anti-war activities. peoplesworld.org 
HAIFA, Israel—The Israeli police and Netanyahu's Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacked the Israeli Communist Party, closing its headquarters in the city of Haifa to stop the party from organizing anti-war and anti-genocide activities. The police summoned Reem Hazan, secretary of the party's Haifa region, for a second time Monday afternoon and interrogated her about …
(2024-08-27). Revealed: RFK, Jr's Best Dope Stories. counterpunch.org 
RFK Jr. used to shoot heroin with Keith Richards, which I guess is about as cool as shooting heroin gets. Despite his experience with needles, "Bobby" (as his friends call him) gets a lot of grief from Democrats, medical experts, and his family for being an antivaxx conspiracy monger. Bobby's druggie past is no secret—his
(2024-08-27). We Targeted the Depth of Occupied Territories: Sayyed Nasrallah. orinocotribune.com Hezbollah's secretary-general codenamed today's response to the Israeli aggression on Beirut's Southern Suburb and the martyrdom of leader Fouad Shokor "Operation Arbaeen" | The primary targets of today's operation—launched in response to the assassination of martyred Commander Fouad Shokor—were the central Glilot base of Israeli military intelligence Aman, incorporating the central hub of Unit 8200, located near Tel Aviv, and the Ein Shemer airbase, confirmed Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. | Dubbing the response Operation Arbaeen in a speech today, Sayyed Nasrallah reflected on…
(2024-08-27). Khamenei's Big Hint On Camera About 'Attack Israel' Plan; Iran Struck 'Secret Deal' With 'Enemy' US. hindustantimes.com Amid tensions with Israel, Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei made surprising remarks. The leader hinted at renewing negotiations with the U.S. over Iran's nuclear program and told Iran's civilian government that there were no "barriers" to engaging with its enemy. Watch for more.
(2024-08-27). Is secularism an obiter dictum. muslimmirror.com By Najmuddin Ahmad Farooqi The declining secularism and the secular values are no more a secret now€î Over a decade ago there used to be a covert attempt to redefining secularism€î After coming back to power in 2014 with a strong mandate BJP, the Hindu nationalist party pretend all along promoting cultural nationalism, de facto …
(2024-08-27). Kursk Gambit: The Samson Option. libya360.wordpress.com Sputnik Ukraine's attempts to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and "the fact that hostilities are taking place a few kilometers from the nuclear power plant raises great concern," International Atomic Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said after visiting the facility on Tuesday. Dr. Chris Busby, a renowned physical chemist, scientific secretary of the European…
(2024-08-27). Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "These are Times of Unity and Firmness in the Face of Imperialism and the Oligarchies" libya360.wordpress.com Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez Speech by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the 11th Extraordinary Summit of the ALBA-TCP, from the Palace of the Revolution, on August 26, 2024, "Year 66 of the Revolution" (Shorthand Versions — Presidency of the…
(2024-08-27). NATO, nukes and a New Cold War. mronline.org 
We are pleased to republish below a series of three articles by Kenny Coyle analysing the new Labour government's foreign policy, in particular the "progressive realism" espoused by Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
aljazeera.com (2024-08-27). UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations. | The United Nations has been forced to halt its aid operations in Gaza due to Israel's new evacuation orders for Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, a senior UN official says. | Briefing journalists on Monday at UN headquarters in New York, the official said: "We're unable to deliver today with the conditions that we're in."
(2024-08-27). 'Neither the UN nor the US Stopped Smuggling of Iranian Weapons to Houthis,' Yemeni Journalist Tells TML After Airstrike on Tanker. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-27). Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj honoured with human rights journalism award. muslimmirror.com SRINAGAR : Jailed Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj, who is currently incarcerated under draconian charges, has been honored with the Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism Award for 2024. Mehraj, who won in the Best Video Story category for his impactful work on the heroin epidemic in Kashmir, shared the award with Akanksha Saxena and Khalid …
(2024-08-27). Motaz Azaiza takes the stage at Massive Attack concert. middleeasteye.net 
Motaz Azaiza takes the stage at Massive Attack concert | The Palestinian photojournalist spoke to a crowd of over 30,000 about Gaza at the hotly anticipated show | | Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza joins pro-Palestinian supporters preparing to march through central London, on 18 M…