(2020-10-30). Why I'm Voting Green in 2020. globalresearch.ca Author's note: Kevin and I worked on this article together right before his untimely passing on September 6. I met Kevin during Ralph Nader's 2004 presidential campaign. Throughout the years since, I appreciated seeing his anti-imperialist and eco-socialist arguments strengthen …
(2020-10-30). The Sudan-Israel "Peace Deal: Lots of Behind-the-Scenes Maneuvering. globalresearch.ca The Sudanese-"Israeli" peace deal isn't a spontaneous act of reconciliation like it's misportrayed by some as being but the result of lots of behind-the-scenes maneuvering including last year's military coup and recent reports that Saudi Arabia will secretly pay Sudan's …
(2020-10-30). Arabic press review: Egyptian photojournalist disappears after interrogation. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Egyptian photojournalist disappears after interrogation | Meanwhile, Sudan's foreign minister is criticised over normalisation with Israel, and a French MP demands action be taken against UAE as a 'tax haven' | Fri, 10/30/2020 – 14: 37 | Egyptian photojournalist Mohamed al-Rai has reportedly gone missing since Wednesday (Twitter) | Egypt: Detained photojournalist missing…
(2020-10-30). Brockton community fights back after Elder Fernandes found hung at Fort Hood. liberationnews.org 
The most recent victim from Fort Hood is Elder Fernandes, a 23-year-old Cape Verdean man from Brockton, Massachusetts. Fernandes was found hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas on August 25, shortly after reporting sexual assaults by superior officers.
(2020-10-30). Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS), New Momentum in the Development of Trade and Investment. globalresearch.ca On October 28, the BRICS Business Council (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during the forum reviewed its joint work for the previous years, discussed at length current business issues and, in particular tried to choose a path for …
(2020-10-30). Sudanese transitional government normalized ties with Israel without popular mandate. peoplesdispatch.org The normalization of ties with Israel has been rejected by majority of the significant political parties and grassroots organizations in the ruling coalition, the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces…
(2020-10-30). Revista Descolonialidad del Poder y Autogobierno Social. indybay.org La Red Descolonialidad del Poder y Autogobierno Social, presenta la tercera edición de su revista…
(2020-10-30). Kenyan federal government health workers begin national strike demanding promotions. peoplesdispatch.org The previous two nation-wide strike actions, notified in May and August against non-implementation of promotions, were called off after assurances from the government. Seeing no progress, workers have vowed to not resume work till demands are met…
(2020-10-29). Police take down Nice church attacker in hail of bullets (VIDEO). rt.com 
Eyewitness footage captured French police firing multiple gunshots into the Nice church where a Tunisian man fatally stabbed three people. Authorities say the killer made threatening moves toward police before he was shot. | The video shows more than half a dozen officers backing out of the Catholic Notre Dame church in Nice as numerous gunshots ring out. Four men remain clustered in the doorway, while one runs toward the street before walking back. | Gunshots ring out as local captures moment police shot FULL S…
(2020-10-29). A breakdown of Algeria's new constitution. middleeasteye.net 
A breakdown of Algeria's new constitution | With Algerians set to vote in Sunday's referendum on constitutional reform, Middle East Eye takes a look at what is being proposed and what it could mean for the future of the troubled nation | Thu, 10/29/2020 – 09: 15 | Algeria has had a number of constitutional amendments in recent years which have been criticised for failing to be implemented…
(2020-10-29). Terrorism investigation launched by Tunisia into Nice knife attack suspect after 3 killed. rt.com 
Tunisia has opened an investigation into the man suspected of stabbing three people to death in an Islamist attack in the French city of Nice on Thursday, according to a judiciary official. The suspect is reportedly Tunisian. | Two people were killed inside the Catholic Notre Dame church in Nice, and a third person escaped but later died from their injuries. The alleged attacker, who is in police custody, has been identified by AFP as Brahim Aouissaoui, a 21-year-old Tunisian man. | Tunisian media
(2020-10-29). Police take down Nice church attacker in hail of bullets (VIDEO). rt.com 
Eyewitness footage captured French police firing multiple gunshots into the Nice church where a Tunisian man fatally stabbed three people. Authorities say the killer made threatening moves toward police before he was shot. | The video shows more than half a dozen officers backing out of the Catholic Notre Dame church in Nice as numerous gunshots ring out. Four men remain clustered in the doorway, while one runs toward the street before walking back. | Gunshots ring out as local captures moment police shot FULL S…
(2020-10-29). 2020's deadliest shipwreck so far, sees 140 migrants perish off Senegalese coast. news.un.org In the deadliest shipwreck recorded so far this year, at least 140 people have drowned after a vessel carrying around 200 migrants sank off the Senegalese coast, the UN migration agency confirmed on Thursday.
(2020-10-28). The U.S. Just Blackmailed Sudan. strategic-culture.org 
Washington has proven that it is willing to make people suffer, and even starve, if governments don't acquiesce to normalization with Israel, writes As`ad AbuKhalil. | As`ad ABUKHALIL | The recent announcement that Washington would be lifting U.S. sanctions on Sudan in return for Sudan's normalization with Israel is a case study of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. | Sudan, like Somalia, has long been a battleground for Cold War intrigues by the U.S., which is responsible for the massive export of arms to both countries. Like the longtime Somali dictator, Muhammad Siad Barre, Sudan's Jaafar Nimeiry (1969-19…
(2020-10-28). Arabic press review: Hundreds of Kuwaiti companies face bankruptcy amid coronavirus. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Hundreds of Kuwaiti companies face bankruptcy amid coronavirus | Meanwhile, Moroccan politician says Macron waging war on Islam, Egypt jails activist over tweet and IMF warns of 'challenging' times for poorer nations | Wed, 10/28/2020 – 17: 09 | Kuwaiti man stops at a currency exchange shop in Kuwait City (AFP) | Kuwaiti companies threatened with bankruptcy: | Hundre…
(2020-10-28). UAE to become first Arab state to open consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara. middleeasteye.net 
UAE to become first Arab state to open consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara | The Moroccan King Mohammed VI welcomed the decision as 'historic' | Wed, 10/28/2020 – 07: 35 | Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, sits besides King Mohamed VI of Morocco on 2 December 2015 (AFP) | The United Arab Emirates is set to become the first Arab state to open a consulat…
(2020-10-28). Egypt says freedom of expression stops if it offends more than 1.5 billion people. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt says freedom of expression stops if it offends more than 1.5 billion people | Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's statement comes after tensions have risen in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Islam | Wed, 10/28/2020 – 10: 49 | The comments come following the display of images in France of the Prophet Mohammad that Muslims see as blasphemous (AFP) | Egyp…
(2020-10-28). Tanzanians Attend Elections To Decide on Their Future. telesurenglish.net Over 29 million Tanzanians are taking to some 80,000 polling stations to cast ballots for the elections of president, members of parliament, and councilors on Wednesday. | RELATED: | The elections have attracted 15 presidential candidates from 15 political parties, but the race is tight between incumbent President John Magufuli of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi and Tundu Lissu from leading opposition Chama Cha De…
(2020-10-28). In-Person Meetings Suspended at UN Headquarters Due To COVID-19. telesurenglish.net All in-person meetings at the United Nations headquarters in New York were suspended on Tuesday after five diplomats from Niger tested positive for COVID-19. | RELATED: | On Monday evening, Volkan Bozkir, president of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, wrote a letter to all member states, saying that the organization's medical unit had suggested the cancellation of in-person conferences on the headquarter…
(2020-10-28). In 'Extraordinary Step,' International Crisis Group Issues Report Warning of US Election Violence. commondreams.org The report serves as "a testament to the erosion of U.S. democracy and the persistence of minority rule, of which the current presidency is a malignant symptom," wrote one observer. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-1228364682_1.jpg …
(2020-10-27). Don't Rush to Declare Victory: Implementing a Two-Week Grace Period After November 3rd So All Voters Can Be Counted. commondreams.org With such large stakes for our fragile democracy, we cannot afford to bypass such a course of action that will assure a peaceful transition in accord with the rule of law. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/early.jpg …
(2020-10-27). Israel Chooses to Normalize Relations with Countries Which Have Directly Supported Terrorism. globalresearch.ca A new agreement of enormous importance to the Middle East has followed Israel's peace deals with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates — the normalization of relations between Israel and Sudan. The agreement marks a new direction in Israel's normalization …
(2020-10-27). Selected Articles: Mass Rebellion in Nigeria, State Repression and Police Brutality. globalresearch.ca 
By CDC (Center for Disease Control) scientists made some COVID admissions that totally destroy the official COVID narrative in a study published in …
(2020-10-27). Macron's anti-Islam remarks give rise to France boycott campaign in Egypt. middleeasteye.net 
Macron's anti-Islam remarks give rise to France boycott campaign in Egypt | Calls for boycotting French goods find support and opposition in Egypt, one of France's main strategic allies in the region | Tue, 10/27/2020 – 11: 44 | Workers at an Egyptian supermarket chain remove French products from shelves, 24 October 2020 (Facebook) | A major supermarket chain in Egypt has taken French goods off its shelves in res…
(2020-10-27). Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune hospitalised amid Covid-19 scare. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune hospitalised amid Covid-19 scare | While the president's office did not mention whether he had the coronavirus, he had been self-isolating after several aides tested positive | Tue, 10/27/2020 – 22: 00 | The president's hospitalisation comes five days ahead of a referendum on constitutional reforms (Reuters/File photo) | Algerian President Abdelmadj…
(2020-10-27). Iranian amb. submits credential to Zimbabwean president. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — Iran's new ambassador to Harare submitted his credentials to Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa.
(2020-10-27). Tanzania: UN chief calls for safe, peaceful voting process. news.un.org The UN Secretary-General has called on everyone involve inTanzania's political process to ensure that Wednesday's general elections are held in a safe, inclusive and peaceful manner, amid reports of intimidation and harassment of political opponents, journalists and activists.
(2020-10-27). Clashes erupt in Guinea-Conakry as Condé declared president for third term. wsws.org The week that has unfolded since the election was marked by violent clashes between supporters and opponents of Guinea's long-time president.
(2020-10-27). Mass Rebellion in Nigeria: #EndSARS Protests Met with State Repression and Police Brutality. globalresearch.ca A series of incidents involving the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad police unit (SARS) in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has brought to the surface underlying societal contradictions which have been simmering for many years. | This year represents the 60th…
(2020-10-27). Tanzania: UN chief calls for safe, peaceful elections. news.un.org The UN Secretary-General has called on everyone involve inTanzania's political process to ensure that Wednesday's general elections are held in a safe, inclusive and peaceful manner, amid reports of intimidation and harassment of political opponents, journalists and activists.