Daily Archives: 2021-10-27

2021-10-27: News Headlines

TASS (2021-10-27). Too early to speak about UN Security Council consent on Sudan — Russian diplomat. tass.com The UN Security Council convened behind closed doors on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Sudan…

TASS (2021-10-27). Sudanese people should decide whether recent events were a coup or not — diplomat. tass.com Some of those protesting against the power shift in Sudan are resorting to violence, he said…

Staff (2021-10-27). Headlines for October 27, 2021. democracynow.org U.N.'s Guterres Warns World on Track for Climate Catastrophe, Even with Gov't Pledges Ahead of COP26, Brazilian Senators Back Report Accusing Bolsonaro of Crimes Against Humanity for Pandemic Response, Deborah Birx Says 130,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved, But Trump Admin "Distracted" by Election, FDA Panel Recommends Pfizer Vaccine for Children Aged 5-11; Moderna to Sell 110M Vaccines to African Countries, Afghanistan Heading Toward Collapse as Half the Country Faces Acute Food Insecurity, Four People, Including 3 Children, Drown Off Greek Coast, Dozens Arrested as Protesters in Ecuador Condemn Fuel Price Hike,…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-27). Turkish parliament extends authorization for wars in Iraq and Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish parliament extends troop deployment in Iraq, Syria Since 1950, the Turkish parliament has granted permission 76 times to deploy troops abroad. The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has served in several countries including Korea, Cyprus, Palestine, Somalia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Azerbaijan. Turkish parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to extend …

Staff (2021-10-26). "Devastation and Anger" in Sudan as Military Coup Halts Country's Democratic Transition. democracynow.org We look at the attempted coup in Sudan, where the military, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan overthrew the transitional government Monday, detaining Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other political leaders. As protesters flooded the streets of Khartoum demanding the government be handed back to the civilians, Sudanese soldiers opened fire on them, killing at least 10 and wounding scores more. The United Nations has condemned the coup, and the United States has suspended a $700 million emergency aid package for Sudan. "No one is in support of this coup," says Walaa Salah, human rights lawyer and activist who…

TASS (2021-10-26). UN Security Council to discuss situation in Sudan after October 26 — Russian diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anna Yevstigneyeva, told TASS…

Anonymous765 (2021-10-26). Two Years After Sudan's Military Coup. southfront.org | DEAR FRIENDS. IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF CONTENT, SUPPORT SOUTHFRONT WORK : | BITCOIN (BTC): bc1qv7k70u2zynvem59u88ctdlaw7hc735d8xep9rq : | BITCOIN…

Staff (2021-10-26). Headlines for October 26, 2021. democracynow.org Sudan's Military Opens Fire on Protesters Opposing Coup, FDA Panel to Review Pfizer's Application for COVID Vaccines for Children, U.S. to Allow Entry to International Travelers Who Prove Vaccination, New York City Police Union Sues to Roll Back COVID Vaccine Mandate, U.N. Warns Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record High in 2020, U.N. Blames Climate Crisis for South Sudan's Worst Flooding in 60 Years, Rare Mediterranean Hurricane Strikes Italy; California Sees Record October Rainfall , Extinction Rebellion Climate Protesters Block Busy Streets in New York, Madrid, Netherlands' Largest Pension Fund to Divest from Fossi…

sputniknews (2021-10-26). View of Sudanese Capital Khartoum After Military Takeover. sputniknews.com General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan cited infighting between the various political groups as the reason for the power grab and said that "what the country is going through represents a threat". He also promised that elections will take place in July 2023.

Pavan Kulkarni (2021-10-26). Sudan: More than a million people take to the streets against coup. greenleft.org.au Trade unions and people's movements have called for strikes and mass protests in response to the coup by the Sudanese military on October 25, reports Pavan Kulkarni.

Staff (2021-10-26). Russian Navy destroyer chases off PIRATES who attacked container ship off African coast. rt.com Pirates hoping to hijack a container ship in the Gulf of Guinea saw their plans ruined when a helicopter full of Russian marines rode to the rescue, as a Northern Fleet destroyer happened to be on patrol in the area. | MSC Lucia, flying the flag of Panama and bound for Togo, sent out a distress call around 1pm local time on Monday, when it was boarded by armed men approximately 86 nautical miles southwest of the Agbami Terminal on the Nigerian coast. | The signal was picked up by the missile destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov, which was in the area to conduct maritime security operations. The Lucia's crew sheltere…

sputniknews (2021-10-26). Florida Gov. DeSantis Says Anthony Fauci Should Be Held Accountable for 'Unethical' Experiments. sputniknews.com The statement comes as US non-profit organisation the White Coast Waste Project accused Fauci of spending thousands of taxpayer dollars on "cruel" experiments on dogs in Tunisia. According to the organisation, dozens of puppies had their vocal chords removed and were infected with disease-causing parasites in order to test drugs on them.

Staff (2021-10-26). Nigeria tries to contain rise of crypto by launching its own digital currency. rt.com The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the African country's official digital currency on Monday, local media outlets are reporting. The official launch of the eNaira took place at the State House in the capital, Abuja. | At the launch ceremony, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele said 500 million eNaira, worth $1.21 million, had already been minted. Apps, as well as an eNaira "speed wallet" and "merchant wallet," are now available via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and the CBN has published regulatory guidelines for the use of the new digital currency on its website…

Rick Rozoff (2021-10-26). Baltic Sea: U.S., NATO allies practice for war with strategic bombers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bomber Task Force Europe: Bombers support Baltic Sea freedom of navigation The 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron's B-1B Lancers joined Allied aircraft in the Baltic Sea region this weekend to execute a freedom of maneuver training mission. The B-1s were joined by Polish fighters, which enable a total force integration with ≠U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and …

Anonymous103 (2021-10-26). End Of State Of Emergency Indicates Consolidation Of Power By Al Sisi. southfront.org Illustrative ImageThe Egyptian President seems to be sure that there is no political power capable of overthrowing him at the present time, which is why he opts for democratization. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Political changes are taking place in Egypt. President Abdel Fattah al Sisi announced his decision to end the state of emergency, signaling a possible future of political openness and redemocratization. Far beyond a mere change in the structure of the government, the measure reflects signs of consolidation of power by al Sisi…

Anonymous103 (2021-10-26). In Video: Russian Military Prevented Hijacking Of Civilian Vessel By Pirates. southfront.org

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