(2020-10-01). Khashoggi murder: US lawmakers pledge to push for accountability. middleeasteye.net 
Khashoggi murder: US lawmakers pledge to push for accountability | Speaking at event commemorating slain journalist, members of Congress slam Trump for 'forfeiting responsibility' to protect human rights | Thu, 10/01/2020 – 17: 10 | Tom Malinowski, Ro Khanna, Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine (L-R) spoke at POMED event honouring Khashoggi ahead of murder anniversary (AFP/File photo) | On the eve of the second annive…
(2020-10-01). Turkish cross-border, peacekeeping missions up for extension. yenisafak.com Turkey's parliament is due to consider a motion extending authorization to launch cross-border anti-terrorist operations in northern Iraq and Syria, as well as deploy peacekeeping forces to the countries of Lebanon, Mali, and the Central African Republic.The motion, submitted on Thursday by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, would allow the Turkish military to carry out cross-border operations in northern Iraq and Syria for another year, from Oct. 30, 2020 until Oct. 30, 2021.The motion states that Turkey places great importance on protecting Iraq's territorial integrity, national unity, and stability."
(2020-10-01). Central African Republic: elections are 'unique opportunity' for peace – Guterres. news.un.org The UN Secretary-General has called for parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to prioritize national dialogue and consensus-building ahead of elections scheduled to begin in December.
(2020-10-01). In face of government threats, Zimbabwe's teachers continue to stay off work. peoplesdispatch.org Teachers in Zimbabwe whose salaries have declined from the equivalent of US$550 to a mere US$30-35 over the past two years launched a protest on Monday. The government has threatened to replace them…
(2020-10-01). Beware Self-Serving Messengers: Logging Will Not Prevent Destructive Wildfires. counterpunch.org My community of Big Bear City, in the mountains east of Los Angeles, had a tense week recently. For a few nerve-racking days, the El Dorado fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in and around the San Bernardino National Forest, threatened to move our way. The fire had seen little movement in the
(2020-10-01). Rouhani felicitates Nigeria on Independence Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the anniversary of Nigeria's independence from Britain, calling for increased cooperation with the African country.
(2020-10-01). Libya aims to revive economic relations with Turkey. yenisafak.com A Libyan business delegation including business people, civil society leaders and officials will visit Turkey this month to restore economic relations between the two countries.The delegation, under the leadership of Mohammad Abdul Karim Raied — the head of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Libya — will attend a two-day business event in Istanbul starting on Oct. 15.The event, supported by Turkey's Economic Relations Board (DEIK) and the Libya Economy Ministry, will host over 200 Libyan producers and exporters 100 from Turkey.While Turkish contractors had assumed projects in Libya w…
(2020-10-01). South Africa opens borders for global travelers. yenisafak.com South Africa Thursday opened its borders to international travelers, barring those coming from high-risk countries.The government has listed 60 countries as being high risk, including the US, the UK, Russia, and several countries in the Middle East and Latin America.The country had closed ports of entry in March to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement, the government said that all travelers visiting the country will be expected to abide by the health regulations which include mandatory wearing of masks, practicing social distancing in public spaces and sanitizing hands.Travelers are also requir…
(2020-10-01). Turkish defense chief receives Libyan counterpart in capital Ankara. yenisafak.com Turkey's defense minister on Thursday received his Libyan counterpart in the capital Ankara, said the Turkish National Defense Ministry. | After Turkey's Hulusi Akar welcomed Salahaddin Namroush with military honors, they spoke about the latest situation in Libya, said a ministry statement. | Akar reiterated that Ankara would continue its military and security training and consultation with Libya, adding that Turkey supports Libya's stability, independence, and sovereignty. | Last November, Turkey, and Libya signed a security and military cooperation agreement.Libya has been torn by a civil war since the ouster o…
(2020-09-30). UAE delivered weapons to Libya's Haftar despite UN embargo. middleeasteye.net 
UAE delivered weapons to Libya's Haftar despite UN embargo | More than 150 flights ferried arms to Haftar's territory between January and April this year, according to unpublished UN report | Wed, 09/30/2020 – 18: 19 | UAE dispatched 150 military flights using Russian-made cargo planes to eastern Libya and western Egypt (AFP/File photo) | The United Arab Emirates continued to supply military equipment to Libya…
(2020-09-30). Russia 'deeply concerned' about reports of mercenaries from Syria & Libya being sent to fight in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh. rt.com 
Moscow has condemned the alleged use of "foreign mercenaries and terrorists" in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh, calling them a threat to the entire region that must "immediately" be withdrawn. | "Militants of illegal armed groups, in particular from Syria and Libya" have been transported to the conflict zone "in order to directly participate in the hostilities," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Wednesday statement commenting on the recent reports, adding it was "deeply concerned" about the development that creates "long-term threats to the security of all countries in t…
(2020-09-30). Canada Has A War Crimes Problem. popularresistance.org Two new reports on Canadian weapons exports reveal that Canadian-based corporate entities (and, by extension, government agencies that support and encourage their exports) are complicit in the commission of war crimes in Yemen, Turkey, Libya, Syria and Iraq. | These findings build on previously raised concerns that the Canadian military was complicit in war crimes during the occupation of Afghanistan (including when current Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan operated there as a soldier). | Earlier this month, the United Nations criticized Canada, among other nations, for continuing to export weapons to all parties th…
(2020-09-30). Nigerians in Diaspora Hope for Biafra's Political Autonomy. globalresearch.ca Several reports indicate that Nigeria has reached critical level in its development as there are numerous problems including frequent ethnic and religious attacks, deep-seated corruption, ineffective federal system of governance despite been referred to as the Giant of Africa. Nigeria …
(2020-09-30). Libyan rivals conclude talks on key security and military issues. news.un.org Delegations from Libya's warring sides meeting in Egypt have concluded two days of security and military talks in efforts towards a lasting ceasefire, the UN political mission for the country, UNSMIL, has reported.
(2020-09-30). COVID-19, Hunger, and State Violence are on the Rise in Zimbabwe. counterpunch.org Africa reports 1.3 million positive COVID-19 cases, leading some health officials to consider that the continent may have escaped the worst of the coronavirus. In Zimbabwe, the health ministry reports low levels of the virus, with cumulative reports of 7,400 positive cases and 218 deaths by early September. Yet local sources believe that the infection
(2020-09-30). Politics of Betrayal: Divorce Looms in Kenyan Jubilee Coalition. globalresearch.ca Early campaign hostile statements and divisions in Jubilee Coalition are sparking a storm of confusion and fear in Kenya's politics. Some analysts argue that this environment should awake Kenyans, the region and international community to work hand in hand to …
(2020-09-29). Flooding leaves South Sudan facing threat of 'catastrophic' hunger levels. news.un.org Torrential rains and flooding across South Sudan have created the threat of "catastrophic" levels of hunger and left hundreds of thousands homeless, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
(2020-09-29). Minneapolis Police Open Probe Into Reports Ilhan Omar's Allies Harvested Piles of Ballots for Money. sputniknews.com Undercover videos published by Project Veritas over the weekend allege, citing a Somali political operative, that special ballot harvesters were hired in the community in July for the Democrats to take advantage of elderly and other vulnerable community members. The politicians named in the allegations have denied them.
(2020-09-29). Is Pakistan ready to recognise Israel? middleeasteye.net 
Is Pakistan ready to recognise Israel? | Despite the pivotal role played by its close ally Saudi Arabia in the normalisation accords, any prospect of recognising Israel is seen as highly controversial | Tue, 09/29/2020 – 10: 17 | Israeli and US flags are burned during an anti-normalisation protest in Pakistan's port city of Karachi (AFP) | With a number of Gulf Arab countries, including the Unit…
(2020-09-29). UN Security Council calls for 'immediate end' to Azerbaijan-Armenia clashes over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory. rt.com 
Following an emergency meeting, on Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council has called for a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region contested by Armenia and Azerbaijan, and a return to "meaningful negotiations." | "The Security Council members voiced support for the call by the secretary-general on the sides to immediately stop fighting, de-escalate tensions and return to meaningful negotiations without delay," UNSC Chairman Abdou Abarry, representing Niger, said in a statement on Tuesday. | Abarry added that the council condemned the use of force and expressed concern about the clashes in the ar…
(2020-09-29). UN Security Council calls for 'immediate end' to Azerbaijan-Armenia clash in Nagorno-Karabakh. rt.com Following an emergency meeting, the UN Security Council has called for a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and a return to "meaningful negotiations." | "The Security Council members voiced support for the call by the secretary-general on the sides to immediately stop fighting, de-escalate tensions and return to meaningful negotiations without delay," UNSC Chairman Abdou Abarry, representing Niger, said in a statement on Tuesday. | Abarry added that the council condemned the use of force and expressed concern about the clashes in the area. | Also on rt.com | | <...
(2020-09-29). Socialists in Ghana honored liberation leader Kwame Nkrumah on Founder's Day. peoplesdispatch.org The Socialist Forum of Ghana celebrated the life and achievements of Ghana's national liberation leader Kwame Nkrumah despite ongoing efforts by the ruling elites to discredit his contributions…
(2020-09-29). WHO promises 'robust' investigation of sexual abuse allegations against workers in DR Congo. news.un.org The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, promised that any of its staff working as part of the agency's Ebola response team in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) found to have been involved in sexual exploitation and abuse, would face "serious consequences, including instant dismissal."
(2020-09-29). Public healthcare strikes continue in Kenya as workers demand their rights. peoplesdispatch.org Doctors and nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi have downed tools. Meanwhile, the strike by medics in Embu county's government hospitals was called off after the government committed to a timeline to address their grievances…
(2020-09-29). UAE expresses hopes for Middle East peace talks following 'historic' accord with Israel. news.un.org The historic agreement normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should boost efforts towards achieving regional peace and a brighter future for generations to come, the UAE's Foreign Affairs Minister told the UN General Assembly in a pre-recorded speech broadcast on Tuesday.
(2020-09-29). Wave of anti-government protests across Egypt. wsws.org Protests have been small but testify to the social and economic powder keg over which the El-Sisi regime presides.
(2020-09-29). One year of anti-government protests in Egypt. peoplesdispatch.org While corruption was the central issue for the protests last year, this time around people are also protesting spiralling inflation, frequent demolition of houses and the mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic…
(2020-09-29). At UN, Uganda highlights COVID-19 response, commitment to sustainable development. news.un.org Through deliberate and targeted actions, Uganda has been able to contain the spread of COVID-19, the country's representative to the UN told the General Assembly, adding that the Government also prioritized sustainable recovery from the pandemic in its national plans.
(2020-09-29). The UN is 'right platform' to address global challenges — Tanzanian Ambassador. news.un.org The COVID-19 outbreak reminds the world that we need "to enhance solidarity within the multilateral system" to confront global challenges, the representative of Tanzania told the closing session of the UN's annual high-level session on Tuesday.
(2020-09-29). WAIA strongly condemns tie normalization with Zionist regime. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) World Assembly of Islamic Awakening (WAIA) in its final statement on Tue. condemned tie normalization of some Arab rulers with Zionist regime, saying that heinous move of some Arab countries is betrayal to the Palestinian cause.
(2020-09-29). COVID-19 continues to claim more lives in Arab region. yenisafak.com Health authorities in four Arab countries confirmed additional fatalities due to the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday. | In a statement, the Tunisian Health Ministry said 32 people died from COVID-19, while 1,291 others tested positive for the virus over the past 24 hours. | Tunisia's tally now rose to 17,405 confirmed cases, including 246 deaths. | In Oman, the Health Ministry confirmed 11 fatalities and 528 infections, taking the Gulf state's count to 98,585, including 935 deaths, and 88,528 recoveries. | In the United Arab Emirates, the country's nationwide death toll rose to 416 after three people lost their l…