(2024-10-15). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026. icrc.org 27 September 2024…
(2024-10-15). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-15). Families want justice, 'blood money' for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia. aljazeera.com As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
(2024-10-15). Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.
(2024-10-15). Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership. pressenza.com In a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. | Zakharova's remarks, available on the official Russian Foreign Ministry website, suggest that the U.S. is actively promoting anti-Russian sentiment in African media.She stated, "We see this as Washington's attempt to undermine the fav…
(2024-10-15). Uganda Cranes eye 10 point mark to qualify for AFCON 2025. independent.co.ug 
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Both Uganda Cranes and South Africa have an opportunity to secure their places in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if they win their upcoming matches against South Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, respectively, on Tuesday. Currently, the two teams lead Group K with seven points each, while Congo …
(2024-10-15). October 7th anniversary: "I don't think anyone considered something so horrific could happen". fidh.org
(2024-10-15). UN experts alarmed by treatment of migrants in Tunisia. newarab.com 
Migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims face alarming treatment in Tunisia, United Nations experts warned Monday. | They said human rights violations were taking place during rescue operations at sea, as people try to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, and in transfers to border areas with neighbouring Algeria and Libya. | "We have received shocking reports detailing dangerous manoeuvres when intercepting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at sea; physical violence, including beatings, threats of use of firearms; removal of engines and fuel; and capsizing of boats," the experts said in a statement.
(2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…
(2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…
(2024-10-15). Unraveling the Mystery of the Middle East Crisis. dissidentvoice.org There are other issues I would prefer to write about; all are affected by the Middle East crisis. Economics Economics is a "dismal science" that has a postulate ‚îÄ all money is debt. This postulate leads to the realization that the capitalist economy grows and survives with mounting debt and only the government can carry …
(2024-10-15). Australian Labor governments escalate repression of pro-Palestinian protesters. wsws.org Over the past week, authorities have carried out a series of attacks on protests opposing the genocide, which have the hallmarks of a nationally coordinated crackdown.
(2024-10-15). Zionist 'Safety Patrols' on Campus Have Little Concern for Jewish Safety. counterpunch.org 
Last academic year saw university students across North American campuses form Gaza solidarity encampments to protest Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians and their universities' financial complicity in the carnage. The sit-ins received widespread media coverage and helped carry Israel's crimes against Palestinians to the top of the Western news agenda. Although these campus protests were overwhelmingly peaceful
(2024-10-15). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah's guided missiles afflict casualties on Israeli forces advancing in S Lebanon. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a successful retaliatory strike against a group of Israeli forces advancing towards a town in Lebanon's extreme south.
(2024-10-15). Major damage to railroads from Hurricane Helene, as roads open in North Carolina and Tennessee. wsws.org More than 40 miles of CSX's Clinchfield line between Erwin, Tennessee, and Spruce Pine, North Carolina, are wiped out, including two bridges.
(2024-10-15). Israel 'intentionally' bombed healthcare facilities in Gaza: UN Commission. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces 'deliberately' and 'intentionally' bombed the healthcare facilities and medical staff in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories, an independent enquiry by the United Nations said in its report.
(2024-10-15). The Virtues of Selfies-ness Revisited. counterpunch.org 
In the past, I've written on (my friend and heroine) Caryn Ann Harlos's challenge to Colorado's law commanding that "[no] election official, watcher, or person shall reveal to any other person the name of any candidate for whom a voter has voted or communicate to another his opinion, belief, or impression as to how or
(2024-10-15). Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.
(2024-10-15). North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar. aljazeera.com Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.
(2024-10-15). Cuban film show in Caracas to celebrate National Culture Day. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) In a joint effort by the Cuban Embassy in Venezuela and the local Cinematheque, Cuban films will be screened here from October 16 through 20, to celebrate Cuba's Culture Day on the 20th.
(2024-10-15). New cars unveiled at 2024 Paris Motor Show. ecns.cn The 2024 Paris Motor Show kicked off on Monday.
(2024-10-15). Labour threw the planet under the (Air)bus — just as more damning climate news broke. thecanary.co 
The Labour government just announced a £1.1bn investment in a Stansted Airport expansion over the next five years, ultimately showing how little it cares about the planet and climate crisis: We are pleased to today release details of a £1.1bn investment programme in @STN_Airport over the next five years ‚úàÔ∏è Announced as part of the […] | By
(2024-10-15). CPJ, partners urge Malta to reform, 7 years after Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. cpj.org
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases. Learn more about how Mayo Clinic experts are utilizing these tools…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: Oct. 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I've been feeling physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities. I struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks. Are there strategies to help me find emotional balance? ANSWER: Turning on the news or opening a newspaper to see local and world events can bring out strong emotions and stressors. In addition to the…
(2024-10-15). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon researchers secure ARPA-H award for multiyear implantable device research for diabetes and obesity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers will join collaborators on a federally-funded project to improve the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How excessive daytime sleepiness can affect heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, explains the difference between being tired and being sleepy and how excessive daytime sleepiness can have a negative effect on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-7jHlm8PdpU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-15). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-15). Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions about breast cancer asked by people of all ages and backgrounds. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer…
(2024-10-15). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life.‚Å ‚Å "There are only two surgical options: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are 100 reasons why women choose one thing or another,"…
(2024-10-15). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-15). "Final de fotografía" radiohc.cu El "final de fotografía" en una carrera deportiva, es la reproducción de la llegada de los competidores a la línea de meta, con tal precisión que, en caso de ser necesario, pueda dilucidar el vencedor en un final tan disputado, que el ojo humano no pudiera diferenciar.
(2024-10-15). Presidente de Nicaragua abogó por fin del genocidio israelí en Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) El presidente nicaragàºense, Daniel Ortega, abogó por el fin de la política genocida que mantiene hoy el Gobierno de Israel contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza y otras naciones vecinas como Líbano y Siria.
(2024-10-15). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: Bloqueo y finanzas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué elementos se tienen en cuenta, y cuáles no, en los cálculos que se hacen para conocer cuantitativamente las afectaciones y los perjuicios del bloqueo contra nuestro país? øCómo impacta al sector bancario y financiero cubanos? øDe qué formas afecta los ingresos del país, la exportaciones e importaciones, las remesas y la inversión extranjera? øPodemos desarrollarnos a pesar de estas circunstancias?.
(2024-10-15). Iran Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital Tent Camp. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly condemned the Zionist regime's deadly airstrike on a hospital complex in central Gaza where displaced Palestinians had sought shelter, denouncing the attack as a blatant example of war crimes.
(2024-10-15). IDF intercepts two rockets from Lebanon after sirens in Haifa, across Israel's north. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Rocket alerts sound in Haifa, across northern Israel; IDF: Two rockets intercepted. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Extent of destruction from Hurricane Milton comes to light. wsws.org At least 23 people are confirmed dead from Hurricane Milton, which left massive flooding in its wake as it plowed across central Florida and dropped up to 20 inches of rain within a few hours.
(2024-10-15). Venezuela's Attorney General: Lula & Boric Were Co-opted by the CIA. orinocotribune.com The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, pointed to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric as the "two spokesmen" of the Latin American left co-opted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). | The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office said that it has been "proven" that the Chilean president is a "CIA agent" and that "he is being followed now," according to Saab, by the Brazilian president who was also co-opted. | The prosecutor also said that the Brazilian president "is not the same. I met him in the Orinoco oil belt when I was governor of…
(2024-10-15). Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. ecns.cn The Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, in Beijing.
(2024-10-15). From trash to treasure: Kenya's green market leading in waste management. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI | Xinhua | At the Karatina market in Nyeri County, central Kenya, Samuel Mutua and his team start their day early, collecting and sorting garbage into organic and inorganic waste. Although Karatina is classified as a green market, it generates both types of waste due to the wide variety of goods sold, including packaging …
(2024-10-15). For the sake of a vibrant democracy, we are advocating for the rule of law in France. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Instalación de parques solares fotovoltaicos en Cuba: Proyecto basado en ciencia e innovación. cubadebate.cu La reunión del Consejo Nacional de Innovación, que preside el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, evaluó la marcha del Proyecto Estratégico "Instalación de los parques solares fotovoltaicos y eólicos para el incremento de la capacidad de generación en el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional".
(2024-10-15). El municipio, actor clave para el desarrollo en el ámbito local. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) La importancia de la reunión de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores, como espacio ideal para seguir construyendo nuestro socialismo desde el barrio, fue ratificada por el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido y presidente del Parlamento, Esteban Lazo Hernández.
(2024-10-15). Western Sydney University Rank-and-File Committee denounces arrest of anti-genocide student protesters. wsws.org "This is a serious attack on fundamental democratic rights, and the right to protest against the US-backed and armed Israeli genocide, not just on university campuses but anywhere."
(2024-10-15). Is 2024, 1968 All Over Again? counterpunch.org 
Writing recently in the LA Progressive, Stephen Rhode lamented: I learned an important lesson in 1968. My conscience could not allow me to vote for [Democratic Party nominee and serving Vice-President] Humphrey because of his unflinching support of President Lyndon Johnson's dangerous escalation of that illegal war. So I voted for Dick Gregory, the Freedom and
(2024-10-15). Britain Freezes Security Talks with Georgia Amid Democratic Concerns. devdiscourse.com Britain has suspended its annual security dialogue with Georgia and cancelled other defense discussions due to concerns about democratic erosion in the country, according to Britain's ambassador to Tbilisi, Gareth Ward, during an interview released on Tuesday.
(2024-10-15). Italy begins controversial migrant transfers to Albania. newarab.com 
Italy on Monday began transferring Sixteen migrants, all male, were aboard the Italian navy's Libra patrol vessel en route to Albania and expected to arrive Wednesday morning, a government source told AFP. | The would-be asylum seekers, 10 from Bangladesh and six from Egypt, were rescu…
(2024-10-15). Egypt unveils new $14m plan to protect the Red Sea's coral reefs. newarab.com 
Egypt has recently In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the United States Agenc…
(2024-10-15). Nile River pact enters into force despite Egypt objections. newarab.com 
A landmark multinational agreement on managing the waters of the Nile River has entered into force – over the vehement objections of Egypt. | The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) took effect on Sunday after more than a decade of negotiations among countries that share the mighty river. | The Nile Basin Initiative – a partnership of 10 Nile riparian countries based in the Ugandan town of Entebbe – described the CFA as a "defining moment" in the history of the Nile Basin. | "(The agreement) is a testament to our collective determination to harness the Nile River for the benefit of all, ensu…
(2024-10-15). Rights groups urged Egypt to investigate ex-detainee's death. newarab.com 
(2024-10-15). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). More than 259,000 visas are issued in Ethiopia in three months. tvbrics.com 
The largest tourist traffic is recorded in the capital Addis Ababa…
(2024-10-15). Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif. scmp.com Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial accused of Sara Sharif's murder alongside his partner, Beinash Batool, and brother, Faisal Malik.
(2024-10-15). US-Israeli spy cell promoted normalization with Tel Aviv, gathered intel. on Yemen targets: Report. presstv.ir Report reveals how a US-Israeli spy cell tried to promote normalization of Yemen's relations with the Israeli regime and gather intelligence for Saudi airstrikes against the nation.
(2024-10-15). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Trump's proposed mass deportations could 'decimate' the US food supply. grist.org 
As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigns for a second term in the White House, the former president has repeatedly promised to enact the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. It's a bold threat that legal experts say should be taken seriously, despite the significant technical and logistical challenges posed by deporting Even if only somewhat successful, Trump's hard-line approach to immigration — with it…
(2024-10-15). Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint. scmp.com Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.
(2024-10-15). Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An illustration of the "Yordani", a torture site within Nyarugenge and Rubavu prisons in Rwanda where detainees were forced into a tank filled with dirty water, submerged and beaten. | © 2024 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch…
(2024-10-15). China Targets Taiwan's Defenders: Sanctions on Businessman Tsao and Lawmaker Shen. devdiscourse.com China has intensified its stance regarding Taiwan by imposing sanctions on notable figures involved in pro-independence activities. The targeted individuals include Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen, both associated with the Black Bear Academy, an organization accused of inciting separatist sentiments on the island.
(2024-10-15). Could Palestine Be The Catalyst For An Islamic Renaissance? popularresistance.org Of all the countless analyses across the lands of Islam about the profound significance of fateful Al-Toofan (Al-Aqsa Flood) on October 7, 2023, this one stands out: a cycle of conferences in Istanbul earlier this week, including October 7, titled Palestine: the Lynchpin of Civilizational Renaissance, linked to the Kuala Lumpur Forum for Thought and Civilization. | Call it a Türkiye partnership: Southeast Asia meets West Asia, a graphic illustration of the multi-nodal world that will be congregating in less than two weeks in Kazan, capital of Muslim Russia, for the long -awaited BRICS summit under the Russia…
(2024-10-15). UNIFIL to 'stay in all Lebanon positions' despite Israel threats. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Leba…
(2024-10-15). The role of Lebanon's army as Israel wages war on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
On 3 October, Israeli military forces struck a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) post in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, During the incident, and for the first time since hostilities began in October 2023, Lebanese soldiers
(2024-10-15). Are Lebanon attacks 'revenge' for Hezbollah's Haifa army strike. newarab.com 
Lebanese have been bracing for further 'revenge attacks' by Israeli forces, following a At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Red Cross said, well outside the conflict zone in the south, with fears…
(2024-10-15). Israeli strikes destroy Lebanon's historic Nabatieh market. newarab.com 
The air strikes on Nabatieh on Saturday night killed at least one person and wounded four others. | Nabatieh has in recent weeks become a refuge for Lebanese people displaced from other areas in the south, however Israeli forces have now warned people to evacuate from there. | Lebanon's Civil Defenc…
(2024-10-15). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-15). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-15). UK, France, Italy and Germany Condemn Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers. imemc.org 
The UK, France, Germany and Italy released a joint statement condemning the multiple and ongoing Israeli attacks on United Nations Peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers are contrary to international humanitarian law. The statement did not mention the ongoing Israeli assault against civilians in Gaza and in …
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Advancing Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement announced a successful retaliatory operation against Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town on Monday.
(2024-10-15). Touring southern Lebanon: How Hezbollah prepared for the day when the order to invade Israel would be given. haaretz.com Between an IDF pillbox and a UN position, Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon found a tunnel shaft, which had gone unnoticed for years. 'There's a compound here every meter,' says one of the soldiers. It's hard to ignore the sense that someone fell asleep on guard duty…
(2024-10-15). UN Security Council voices 'strong concern' for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks. devdiscourse.com The UN Security Council expressed "strong concern" Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region.
(2024-10-15). Including Two Children, Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including two children, in several parts of the Bethlehem governorate, south of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Media sources said several army vehicles invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, stormed and ransacked many homes, and abducted five Palestinians. They stated the soldiers abducted Omar …
(2024-10-15). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
Earlier Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians and detained many others, and assaulted many of them, in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said Israeli soldiers abducted Ehab Taha Saleh Najjar from Hebron city after storming and searching his home, and two teenagers, Hamada Khaled Jawabra and Mohammad Al-Daghaghma, …
(2024-10-15). Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel in Literature. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on South Korean author Han Kang for her work on the fragility of human life.
(2024-10-15). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-15). Hamas: Israeli onslaught, siege meant to clear northern Gaza of Palestinians. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the Israeli military onslaught on the northern Gaza Strip is meant to clear the area of Palestinians and displace them towards south.
(2024-10-15). Family of 10 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza as UN condemns 'shameful violence'. presstv.ir At least 10 people from one family have been killed in a fresh Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-10-15). Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South. aljazeera.com North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.
(2024-10-15). China launches new freight train route connecting Beijing, Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The Beijing-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Railway Express started operation on Monday opening up a new international freight route connecting Beijing and southwest China with Southeast Asia.
(2024-10-15). Foreign teachers and students experience Tibetan culture class. ecns.cn The foreign teachers and students from 12 countries, including the UK, the US, and Mongolia, participated in an immersive Tibetan culture class on Saturday, at Minhang Middle School in Gyangze County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, during the "Foreign Experts and Gen-Z Explore Xizang"event.
(2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Health System discusses advancements in breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. "In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new screening options go well beyond traditional mammography and have made great advancements in early detection," says Tara Krosch, M.D., regional vice chair of clinical practice for surgical specialties, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota. "As we all know,…
(2024-10-15). UN Rejects Israeli Demands, Won't Withdraw Peacekeepers From Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Despite an incident Sunday in which Israeli tanks forced their way into a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon and ended up firing near the base, wounding a number of personnel, the UN has rejected Israeli calls to withdraw from the area. The UN Security Council issued a statement expressing support for the UNIFIL monitoring …
(2024-10-15). Iran intelligence forces arrest two terror teams in southeastern province. presstv.ir Iranian intelligence forces arrest two teams associated with a notorious terrorist group in the southeast of the country.
(2024-10-15). Explainer: How Hezbollah drone evaded Iron Dome and hit Israeli military base in Haifa? presstv.ir Hezbollah drone strike on an Israeli training camp for the Golani Brigade south of occupied Haifa yet again demonstrated the movement's military capacity and vulnerability of the Israeli military.
(2024-10-15). Ute March to Dangerous White Mesa Uranium Mill, Demanding Shut Down in Utah. indybay.org White Mesa Ute marched in protest of the uranium mill in southeastern Utah poisoning their community. The mill is now bringing in radioactive ore from the Grand Canyon on a deadly haul route, and radioactive waste from Europe and Japan.
(2024-10-15). The Heat: ASEAN Summit. america.cgtn.com 
The leaders of Southeast Asian countries gathered in Laos this year for the annual ASEAN summit. Among areas of focus, they agreed to upgrade a free trade agreement with China. What is the importance of Southeast Asia for the global economy? | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-10-15). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-15). Sudani: Iran supports political process in Iraq, fight against terror. presstv.ir The Iraqi prime minister praises relations with Iran.
(2024-10-15). Americans suing for right to buy Hermès Birkin bags add fraud, false advertising claims. scmp.com Plaintiffs in antitrust case over Hermès limiting ability to buy coveted bags to customers who purchase other items amend their complaint.
(2024-10-15). Coca Cola, Safe Boda join Uganda Breweries for 2024 Bell ObaFest. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Breweries Limited announces sustainability partners for 2024 Bell ObaFest Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca Cola, the hydration partner and transportation partner Safe Boda, will join Uganda Breweries — through its flagship beer Bell Lager — to co-organize the second edition of the Bell ObaFest. The ObaFest is a beer celebration set to …
(2024-10-15). DEFENCE LAWYERS: Katanga was suicidal. independent.co.ug 
Court was adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday after day in which tensions flared Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the high-profile Katanga murder case resumed today, with the prosecution's ninth witness, Naome Nyangweso, being questioned about her relationship with the family of the late Katanga. Defense lawyers, led by Jet Tumwebaze, accused Nyangweso of …
(2024-10-15). Kwoyelo asks for forgiveness. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has asked for forgiveness from the community in the Acholi sub-region who have been affected by his atrocities committed while in captivity. The former child soldier turned rebel commander told the court on Monday that while he is …
(2024-10-15). Land board boss denied bail, remanded over forged CT scan. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded the Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu, on charges of forgery involving medical documents. Balondemu, who was arrested over the weekend at the airport upon his return to the country, is jointly charged with Mulago Medical Doctor Hassan Ssegujja, who …
(2024-10-15). Makerere University staff continue strike over salary harmonization. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Makerere University staff have called on their members to persist with the strike that began last week, sparked by the university's failure to align their salaries with those of staff at other public universities. The leaders of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative …
(2024-10-15). UNRA to build temporary bridge at Pakwach. independent.co.ug 
Old bridge was built in 1959 and needs to be replaced Pakwach, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda National Roads Authority UNRA is planning to build a temporary bridge at Pakwach to replace the current one that has existed since 1959. The old bridge is cranky and is affected by the floating vegetation …
(2024-10-15). DEFENCE TEAM: None of the prosecution witnesses placed Lugoloobi at the scene of crime. independent.co.ug 
Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to acquit him. The submissions were …
(2024-10-15). Uganda receives UK support as Mpox cases race toward 100. independent.co.ug 
Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which spreads through close contact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to benefit from a £1 million (Approx. Shs 4.9billion) contribution from the UK government to bolster its response to the growing Mpox outbreak, which has now reached 80 …
(2024-10-14). Cash Will Soon Flow: The New Climate Colonialism. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – Robbing Africa's Riches to Save the Climate (and Power AI) – The Portuguese were the first Europeans to lay claim to Angola in the late sixteenth century.
(2024-10-14). Could the Sahel Alliance Divide Africa? An Answer from Burkina Faso. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini Africa continues to rise up and delivers surprises. In recent days, several African leaders have made diplomatic trips that are reshaping the geometries of the international chessboard. The SAHEL Alliance states are charting a watershed that could divide Africa in two and determine a new historical course for the entire continent. The…
(2024-10-14). Can the SAHEL Alliance cut Africa? An answer from Burkina Faso. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-10-14). Opposing The Western War Machine Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If there's one thing this past year has made clear, it's that opposing the foreign abuses of the western empire is the most important task you can undertake if you care about truth, justice, and human rights. There are other important fronts upon which this struggle takes place, but opposing western warmongering, militarism and empire-building is the most important. | It's the most important because it's the most consequential. Western warmongering is responsible…
(2024-10-14). Opposing The Western War Machine Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do. thealtworld.com If there's one thing this past year has made clear, it's that opposing the foreign abuses of the western empire is the most important task you can undertake if you care about truth, justice, and human rights. There are other important fronts upon which this struggle takes place, but opposing western warmongering, militarism and empire-building is the most important. | It's the most important because it's the most consequential. Western warmongering is responsible for the most death, destruction, displacement and human suffering out of any of the abusive policies our governments inflict upon people. | As abusive a…
(2024-10-14). PACE Hearing on Julian Assange's Detention and Conviction and Their Chilling Effects on Human Rights. transcend.org Streamed live on 1 Oct 2024 – "I want to be totally clear. I am not free today because the system worked. I am free today because after years of incarceration, I pleaded guilty to journalism. I pleaded guilty to seeking information from a source, and I pleaded guilty to informing the public what that information was."
(2024-10-14). The Empowered Caregiver: Caring for Persons with Dementia 2-Class Series. urbancny.com 
Tuesday, October 22nd & October 29th | 5: 30pm — 7: 00pmLiverpool Public Library Carmen Community Room310 Tulip Street Liverpool, NY 13088 Presented by: Alzheimer's Association of Central NY Chapter Staff The Empowered Caregiver Class Series Descriptions: Register for Both Classes Here: forms.office.com/r/imNWmCp2Sg Or call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693 Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay…
(2024-10-14). The fate of thousands of U.S. dams hangs in the balance, leaving rural communities with hard choices. grist.org 
Sheldon Auto Wrecking is a local institution in southwestern Wisconsin's Vernon County. It's tucked in a lush valley just downstream of a 50-foot earthen dam, locally known as "Maple Dale." | The salvage yard, which buys used vehicles and farm machinery in this rural area to sell for parts, has been in business for nearly 70 years. For most of those years, the dam — less than a half-mile up the road — has protected its yard of hundreds of old cars and broken-down equipment from frequent and sometimes severe flooding in the area. | The dam "was put in place for a reason," said owner Greg Sheldon.
(2024-10-14). China's Large Tiltrotor Drone Breaks Cover. twz.com 
China has revealed the first example of a new tiltrotor drone, United Aircraft's UR6000, that has clear military potential, despite initially being pitched for civilian missions. The drone is notably large, providing a very useful load-carrying capability, and relatively offering high-speed and long-range. | The photo, seen at the top of this story, dated October 11, shows what is said to be the first completed UR6000 prototype on the production line at the Wuhu United Aircraft Production Workshop in the Wuhu Aviation Industrial Park in China's eastern Anhui province. A placard in front of the aircraft states…
(2024-10-14). North Korea Sending GPS-Equipped Balloons Across The Border. twz.com 
Among the balloons being sent across the border from North Korea to the South are examples carrying GPS transmitters, according to the Republic of Korea military. Waves of
(2024-10-14). Democrats forced out of Tempe, Arizona campaign office after being targeted by gunfire three times in less than a month. wsws.org The Democratic National Committee office served as a major campaign hub in the pivotal "battleground" state.
(2024-10-14). Three weeks before the US elections: The political issues confronting the working class. wsws.org The closeness of the race does not mean that tens of millions of American workers are in favor of a fascist dictatorship. Instead, it reflects a deep and widespread hostility toward the Democratic Party, which is both opposed to and incapable of advancing policies that address the needs of the broad mass of the population.
(2024-10-14). O Ocidente dos "valores democráticos" ao lado do terror nazi-fascista. strategic-culture.su
(2024-10-14). Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park as population thrives. aljazeera.com Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano oversaw the translocation of five elephants to the expansive Aberdare National Park.
(2024-10-14). Resistance Pact Signs 'Israel's' Death Warrant. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg All the pact's signatories will provide "comprehensive" economic, military, and political assistance to one another, should they come under attack from the Zionist entity or its allies. On October 7, it was announced that Iran's parliament is drafting a defense and security pact, which will formally bind the Resistance, "and their supporting countries," together in…
(2024-10-14). Lebanon: CIA Ramp Up Intel Gathering to Support Israel's War. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The CIA may have played a role in Israel's recent attempt to assassinate an official from Hezbollah's political wing in the center of Beirut. The CIA has sent additional agents to Lebanon and has increased its communications with Lebanese military, security, and political officials in an effort to obtain information about Hezbollah, and…
(2024-10-14). Araghchi's Message to Gulf States: An Olive Branch in One Hand, a Weapon in the Other. libya360.wordpress.com Masoud Sadrmohammadi On the Iranian Foreign Minister's recent travels in West Asia As Israel escalates its attacks on Lebanon and conducts limited ground operations along the border, extending the flames of war from Gaza to the wider Middle East, Iran's Foreign Minister has undertaken a series of diplomatic trips across the region over the past…
(2024-10-14). CIA Spy Network in Yemen Promoted Western Values, Normalization with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem While Yemen usually conjures images of conflicts with Israel and the Saudi-led coalition, a new dimension to the complex country and its people has emerged: Yemen's secret war of spies. MintPress News delves into the largest CIA spy cell ever uncovered in Yemen, revealing a major security operation that apprehended its members and…
(2024-10-14). Exclusive: CIA Spy Ring Promoted LGBTQ Causes and Israel Normalization in Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
Exclusive MintPress access reveals the CIA's efforts to promote homosexuality and normalize relations with Israel in Yemen through a vast spy network involving blackmail and sectarian manipulation.
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(2024-10-14). Iran Cautions Azerbaijan against Presence of Outsiders in Region. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran warned the Republic of Azerbaijan of the unfortunate consequences of outsiders establishing a foothold in the region.
(2024-10-14). Israel's Genocide Day 374: Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital burns patients alive. mondoweiss.net 
Israel bombed displacement shelters across Gaza and aid distribution points in Jabalia, while Hezbollah intensified its fire on Haifa and Tel Aviv amid Israel's continued bombardment of southern Lebanese towns.
(2024-10-14). UN Security Council says UNIFIL must be protected after Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Security Council urges all parties to respect 'safety, security of UNIFIL personnel and premises' in southern Lebanon.
(2024-10-14). Israeli Troops Fire at 3 UNIFIL Positions in Southern Lebanon, U.N. Source Says. transcend.org 10 Oct 2024 – Israeli troops opened fire at three positions held by U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon today. The source said one of the locations fired at was the main base of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon-UNIFIL at Naqoura.
(2024-10-14). Attacks on UNIFIL Peacekeepers May Be War Crimes: UN Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres cautioned that assaults on peacekeepers "may constitute a war crime," following an incident in which Israeli tanks attacked a UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, his spokesperson said on Sunday.
(2024-10-14). US emergency responders, forecasters facing threats in wake of hurricanes. aljazeera.com Meteorologists are reporting abuse as misinformation swirls around recent deadly storms that hit the southeastern US.
The message below is excerpted from an Oct. 9 statement posted on handsoffuhuru.org. The Uhuru 3 — African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela and supporters Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel — were acquitted on Sept. 13 of bogus federal charges accusing them of being Russian agents. However, they were . . . | 
Over the past few years, numerous West African states have taken steps toward greater economic and security sovereignty, often in opposition to Western (specifically French) designs on the region.
The event took place at Beijing's Temple of Heaven…
International tourism contributed approximately US$5.46 billion to the country's economy in 2023…
Since the beginning of its large-scale attack against Lebanon, the Israeli army has committed more than 20 massacres of civilians, and has attempted to legitimize and justify them under the pretext of targeting military targets or carrying out military or political assassinations.
In less than 100 days in office, the shine of Recent polls have 
The United Arab Emirates participated in the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors…
Ministers of the two countries discuss mutual investment strategy…
Fourteen years after British Prime Minister David Cameron charged the Israels with creating a "big outdoor prison" in Gaza, the New York Times finally acknowledged that the Palestinians in Gaza have been "effectively imprisoned…in a 141-square-mile strip of land between Egypt and Israel that has become a killing zone." On the same day, the Washington Post finally acknowledged that it would take "80 years to rebuild all of Gaza's destroyed homes" if the pace of construction "mirrors previous conflicts." Israel has bombed Gaza on several previous occasions, but the past year has seen "an unprecedented scale of de…
The agreement officially came into force…
Gachagua, a wealthy businessman from the vote-rich Mount Kenya region, battled previous corruption scandals to become Ruto's running mate in a closely fought election in August 2022 ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | On Oct.08, Kenyan MPs did the unthinkable voting overwhelmingly in favour of removing the country's deputy president over accusations of corruption. Lawmakers also accuse Rigathi …
A weaponized drone from Lebanon on Sunday night bombed an Israeli military base south of Haifa, killing 4 and wounding 60 — all of them active duty Israeli military. According to the Israeli Ha'aretz newspaper, the Israeli medical organization Magen David Adom sent rescue teams to Binyamina military base south of Haifa, where over 60 …
How assigning a name to something changes public perceptions of its character THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Words are used to obscure the truths. Attach a label to something, and people will see it in a particular way. For instance, in Uganda, a person who is a born-again Christian is assumed or seen to be …
Inside Uganda' s social media disinformation campaigns COVER STORY | As Uganda edges closer to yet another election cycle in 2026, The Independent's RONALD MUSOKE revisits one of the most controversial government decisions during election campaigns; the January 13, 2021 ban on Meta's platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and You Tube on election eve. As he writes, …