(2024-08-30). How South Africa's coal exports fuel Israel's genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). War on Gaza: Wounded Palestinian child arrives in South Africa for medical treatment. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Wounded Palestinian child arrives in South Africa for medical treatment | Nine-year-old Mira, severely injured in an Israeli bombing in Gaza, was greeted by a crowd upon her arrival in Johannesburg | | Mira was surrounded by supporters at OR Tambo International Airport in Johann…
(2024-08-30). African Union condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemned the killing of civilians and members of the security forces in Burkina Faso by a terrorist group, a press release issued on Friday.
(2024-08-30). A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city. aljazeera.com Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.
(2024-08-30). ATMIS Force Commander Lt Gen Kavuma commends troops in Beletweyne, visits Kismayo. independent.co.ug 
Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 — The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a familiarisation visit to Beletweyne, Hirshabelle …
(2024-08-30). Not yet time for sovereign wealth fund: South African president. independent.co.ug 
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …
(2024-08-30). Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. | The President said South Africa was firmly committed to strengthening the African Union (AU) as an instrument of peace, stability, integration and development on the continent. | "South Africa plays a leading role on several continental issues. We are, for example, the chair of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative. We are currently the AU Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response," he said…
(2024-08-30). SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga | The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | According to the department, substance abuse is one of the main drivers of social ills such as the spread of HIV and Aids, school dropout, crime, violence as well as gender-based violence and femicide. | The department said this had a negative impact on society and led to the destruction of individuals, families and communities. | "KwaMhlanga and Thembisile Hani Municipality in Mpumalanga have…
(2024-08-30). Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother. sanews.gov.za Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 45-year-old mother of four, whose body was found by the police together with two other victims at Sebayeng village in Limpopo. | The Minister said the incident happened as the country commemorates Women's Month under the theme: "Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy Towards Women's Development". | "I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the violence and brutal killings of women, particularly, during the month of August where we expect women to be embraced, protected, and celebr…
(2024-08-30). SAPS celebrates its Deputy Minister. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its Deputy Minister | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate women in policing and in particular female leaders within its ranks who are playing key leadership roles within the organisation to ensure a safer and secure country for all. | As Women's Month draws to a close, SAPS celebrates the recently appointed Deputy Minister of Police and Member of Parliament, Polly Boshielo. | Boshielo took up her new role in the Police Ministry in June 2024, following the establishment of South Africa's seventh democratic administration under the Government of…
(2024-08-30). Call for stronger social partnerships. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger social partnerships | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. | Buthelezi made the call during the handover of a new house to the Jikela family, who lost five members to the devastating Durban floods of 2022. | The construction of the new house was made possible by a non-profit organisation, the Mahlasedi Foundation.
The floods tragically claimed the lives of Princess Bonakele Jikela, her childr…
(2024-08-30). Call to use water wisely. sanews.gov.za Call to use water wisely | As South Africa enters a new season of spring, the Department of Water and Sanitation has called on the public to use the available water wisely and sparingly, as water levels continue to drop in the watercourses. | The department reiterated that South Africa is a dry and water scarce country where every drop counts, and this makes it critical that the public always practice water conservation and use the available water wisely in everything they do. | South Africans celebrate Spring Day on 1 September annually, and this is considered to be a sign of ushering in a new season. | It is tr…
(2024-08-30). Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges. sanews.gov.za Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges | South Africa's triple challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty persist, and Norway's ongoing support and cooperation to enable the country to resolve these pressing development issues is greatly appreciated. | This is according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola who spoke during the opening remarks on the Working Visit of Norway Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Norway is one of the biggest investors in renewable energy in South Africa and is working towards deliverin…
(2024-08-30). SIU to investigate Eskom contracts. sanews.gov.za SIU to investigate Eskom contracts | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in nine Eskom contracts. | This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the corruption busting unit to probe the power utility's affairs. | The SIU said it will investigate the following contracts:
• The procurement of and contracting for coal from Tegeta Exploration and Resources (Pty) Limited for coal supplied by Optimum Coal Mine (Pty) Limited and the Brakfontein Colliery Mine.
• Procuring and contracting f…
(2024-08-30). Transnet, NDB sign agreement to improve SA freight logistics. sanews.gov.za Transnet, NDB sign agreement to improve SA freight logistics | Transnet has signed a R5 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) in support of the public entity's improvement and modernisation efforts in freight rail.
The agreement was signed during the NDB's ninth annual meeting held in Cape Town this week.
Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, said: "This investment is important for Transnet, as we accelerate implementation of the Recovery Plan and economic reforms.
"The modernisation programme will enhance our operational capabilities and contribution to the…
(2024-08-30). New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries. sanews.gov.za New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets. | The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. | "The Bank must be unwavering in its commitment to the SDGs as it remains the most relevant benchmark for the development priorities of developing countries. Therefore, as…
(2024-08-30). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-30). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-08-30). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-30). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-30). Day 2 of West Bank carnage: Israeli forces kill worshipers, burn homes. presstv.ir Israel has killed 662 Palestinians and injured about 5,400 in the West Bank since early October last year.
(2024-08-30). Deadly Israeli raid on West Bank continues despite global outcry. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out a large-scale raid and arrest campaign at dawn on Friday, surrounding a house in Jenin's Zababdeh town. | Reports state the military aggression included heavy gunfire and the widespread destruction of infrastructure and private facilities.
(2024-08-30). Iran's 'Ring of Fire' forced to navigate conflicting interests. haaretz.com The militias that make up the 'unity of fronts' are different groups with independent goals, some of which are making it clear that their obedience to Tehran is not automatic and that they may even carry out operations that conflict with Iran's interests. The Houthis, for example, may be the most complex Iranian proxy to control…
(2024-08-30). The 'Comanditos,' the Terrorist Network of Fascism in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Germán Van de Velde — Aug 26, 2024 | The presidential elections of July 28 in Venezuela left countless experiences that must be systematized to study and predict future attacks by fascism against democracy, freedom and the human rights of our peoples. In this sense, here we will explain the strategy of the "comanditos," a terrorist network organized by the US government and the ultra-right. | [Note that this attempted coup operation was similar to the successful one against Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2019 election, and very similar to the tranques in Nicaragua in 2018]. | The "comanditos" were part of an or…
(2024-08-30). Nicaraguan police seize over 120 kilos of drugs. plenglish.com Managua, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's National Police seized over 120 kilograms of cocaine in El Guasaule, a border post with El Salvador, reported today the director of Judicial Assistance of the institution, General Commissioner Juan Victoriano Ruiz.
(2024-08-30). Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Threat to World Peace. History and Analysis. globalresearch.ca This carefully researched article by John Steinbach on Israel's nuclear arsenal was first published by Global Research in March 2002. | "Should war break out in the Middle East again,… or should any Arab nation fire missiles against Israel, as the …
(2024-08-30). In Gaza, wearing a press vest is a death sentence for reporters. newarab.com 
Journalist Ismail al-Ghoul's last words were meant to be reassuring: "The situation is very dangerous, but don't worry," the Gaza-based reporter for Al Jazeera told his wife, Malak Azrid, by phone. "I survived a bombing just a little while ago, thank God." | Then, the line suddenly cut out. Despite wearing a press vest and travelling in a car marked as media, an Israeli drone strike blew the vehicle to pieces, instantly killing Ismail and his cameraman, Rami Alrifi. | Ismail's fate demonstrates the unparalleled crisis facing journalists in Gaza, a veritable kill zone for media workers since October 7. | Of the…
(2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …
(2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …
(2024-08-30). China conducts 12th sea-based satellite launch successfully. ecns.cn Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, made the third sea-based launch mission of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon.
(2024-08-30). China launches commercial CERES-1 rocket from sea. ecns.cn A CERES-1 carrier rocket carrying six satellites carrying Yunyao-1 15, 16 and 17 satellites and three other satellites blasts off from the waters near east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 29, 2024.
(2024-08-30). IV fluid shortages intensify crisis in Australian healthcare system. wsws.org The depletion of IV fluid stocks reveals that there is no effective system in Australia which identifies stocks of items essential for proper management of public health.
(2024-08-30). Thursday 9/26: PILOT LAUNCH EVENT! THE FIRST GUARANTEED CARE INCOME. indybay.org 2973 16th Street, Suite 300 | San Francisco | 1/2 block from 16th Street BART…
(2024-08-30). Local activist helps to create hour music program on KALX Radio, Berkeley. indybay.org Radio Dunya Music Program On KALX:…
(2024-08-30). #NoMore24: VIDEO interviews with workers fighting to end 24-hour workdays in N.Y.'s Chinatown. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—For ten years, community labor activists have been battling the 24-hour workday, where home care workers clock in for a 24-hour shift but are only paid for 13 of those hours. They are preyed upon by organizations that claim to protect the most vulnerable in their community, but these workers refuse to give up. …
(2024-08-30). Search will start to identify missing persons in Colombian cemetery. plenglish.com Bogotá, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) A search task force will seek to identify missing persons by unearthing evidence in the Albornoz Cemetery in Colombia's northern Cartagena town, said today the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP).
(2024-08-30). Mexico's military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa. aljazeera.com Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
(2024-08-30). Stars Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open in shock defeats. aljazeera.com Alcaraz crumbled against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp while Osaka lost to Czech Karolina Muchova.
(2024-08-30). Towards A New History of Venetian Art. counterpunch.org 
Venetian painting has long been famous, and so much has been commented on. Early in the nineteenth century, Hegel, who never got to Italy, offered some evocative notes. Later in that century, Walter Pater published a famously suggestive account of the school of Giorgione. In 1970, Sydney J. Freedberg's massive volume history of sixteenth-century Italian
(2024-08-30). The Ghost of Torquemada and the DAV. counterpunch.org 
The July/August 2024 issue of Disabled American Veterans Magazine featured a profile on Vietnam vet and former Chicago police superintendent Terry Hillard, who had been named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. The piece was written by Matt Saintsing. In his long police career, I wondered if Hillard had ever encountered Vietnam vet and notorious Chicago police
(2024-08-30). The Prosecution of Trayon White. counterpunch.org 
Images of Trayon White in the passenger seat of a car, allegedly pocketing envelopes of cash on multiple occasions, have been splashed across the media. And now the 40-year-old DC councilmember, a protégé of the late Marion Barry, faces federal bribery charges and up to 15 years in prison. ly pocketing envelopes of cash on
(2024-08-30). Arua residents protest, demand transfer of Job Matua. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City Commissioner. They threatened to hand …
(2024-08-30). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…
(2024-08-30). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take? ANSWER: If you have a concerning spot on your skin, you should have it evaluated by your primary care team or dermatologist. There are three major kinds of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and…
(2024-08-30). Smart cards boosting Islamic banking software market growth. ummid.com Smart cards issued by Islamic banks is driving Islamic banking software market growth, with a trend towards adoption of blockchain technology, according to Technavio.
(2024-08-30). China Downplays International Hopes Of Beating Carbon Emissions Targets Ahead Of Meeting With Biden Climate Czar. wattsupwiththat.com China's top energy officials dampened hopes that the country's carbon emissions have already peaked Thursday following July reports the country would stop increasing emissions after this year, according to Bloomberg.
(2024-08-30). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |
(2024-08-30). Dominican Republic: Court to Review Laws Against Gay Sex. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Officers of the Dominican Republic's armed forces take part in a parade to celebrate the country's independence in Santo Domingo on February 27, 2012. | © 2012 Ricardo Rojas/Reuters…
(2024-08-30). How to Succeed in a Technical or Trade School. moguldom.com 
Entering a technical or trade school is a commitment that requires a deep understanding of the demands specific to your chosen field. Unlike traditional academic pathways, technical and trade programs are designed to prepare students for specific careers, often involving hands-on training and practical skills development. Before enrolling, it's crucial to research the industry thoroughly. …
(2024-08-30). SATIRE: Dozens Of Pregnant Women Caught In Hanging Snare Nets Above Texas Hospital Entrance. theonion.com ARLINGTON, TX—After engaging a trip wire when they reached the doors of the medical facility, dozens of pregnant women remained hanging in a snare net above the entrance to Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, sources confirmed Friday. "They keep saying they aren't here for abortions, but we can't be too careful," said ob-gyn Dr. Otto …
(2024-08-30). SATIRE: Pete Buttigieg Sneaks In After Midnight With Tire Tracks On Collar. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Caught red-handed after a night on the town with a car he had been trying to keep secret, Pete Buttigieg attempted to sneak into his D.C. apartment at approximately 12: 30 a.m. Friday, according to sources close to the transportation secretary and his spouse. "Are you fucking kidding me? First you don't show up for dinner, …
(2024-08-30). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-30). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-30). Denuncian sabotaje contra sistema eléctrico en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 30 ago (RHC) Autoridades de Venezuela denunciaron hoy un sabotaje contra el sistema eléctrico nacional ocurrido aproximadamente a las 04: 40, hora local, y que afectó a casi todo el territorio de la nación bolivariana.
(2024-08-30). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-30). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-30). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-30). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
imemc.org (2024-08-30). Day 328: Israeli Missiles Kill And Injure Dozens In Gaza
Day 328 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles, and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip. ⚪ A girl was killed and many Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, coinciding with artillery shelling and gunfire from military vehicles and drones in areas northwest of Nuseirat and northeast of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-30). Including A Woman, Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Hebron And Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including one woman, in Hebron and Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Many military vehicles invaded Hebron city, and the towns of Kharsa, west of Hebron, and Doura, south of the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, causing …
(2024-08-30). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-08-30). Libya central bank governor flees to avoid militias: report. newarab.com 
"Militias are threatening and terrifying bank staff and are sometimes abducting their children and relatives to force them to go to work," Kabir told the newspaper via telephone. | He also…
(2024-08-30). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Libya's central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report. aljazeera.com Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval.
(2024-08-30). AYUSH NEET UG 2024: Round 1 Registration, Choice Filling start. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website aaccc.gov.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 1.
(2024-08-30). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-30). DR Congo: Little Justice for Goma Massacre Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Congolese military personnel on trial for the murder of 57 civilians during a demonstration against the presence of MONUSCO, the United Nations stabilization mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, September 7, 2023. | © 2023 Arlette Bashizi/Reuters…
(2024-08-30). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-30). Ocasio-Cortez and the normalization of genocide as state policy. wsws.org Less than a week after endorsing Harris and falsely claiming she was working "tirelessly" for a "ceasefire" in Gaza, the DSA member told her followers if they want to protect democratic rights at home, the genocide must continue.
(2024-08-30). The DNC Protests: Freedom That Extends Beyond the Platitudes of the Democratic Party. counterpunch.org 
From a pro-Palestine encampment at my local college in May, I booked a ticket to the DNC. The president of the college had just been forced to resign for "insubordination" for having the audacity to meet with demonstrators and listen to their demands. The student movement to oppose genocide and settler colonialism inspired me to
(2024-08-30). Bobby's Bounce: RFK Jr's Lesser-Evilism. counterpunch.org 
Oops. I didn't see that one coming. So, let's talk about RFK Jr.'s decision to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Because, to be clear, Bobby is not just—excuse me, not even dropping out of the race. He could have done that, correctly denouncing the Democratic party's anti-democratic legal and electoral tactics that made
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris' unwavering support for Israel amid calls for an arms embargo sparks backlash among Progressives. nationofchange.org In her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to military aid for Israel, rejecting growing calls for an arms embargo. This stance has ignited controversy within her own party and among human rights advocates.
(2024-08-30). Kamala Harris: I won't change Biden's Israel policy, we have to get cease-fire deal done. haaretz.com In her first interview as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, the Vice President told CNN that she believes that 'Israel has a right to defend itself,' but added that 'how it does so matters'…
(2024-08-30). Two Months After Elections, Macron Refuses to Nominate Progressive Prime Minister. orinocotribune.com By Ana Vraƒçar — Aug 27, 2024 | Emmanuel Macron continues to block the formation of a New Popular Front-led government, sparking outrage over his disregard for democratic processes | Almost two months have passed since the snap election in France, and President Emmanuel Macron is still avoiding to nominate a new prime minister. His behavior has sparked outrage, particularly in left and progressive circles, who accuse him of usurping power and showing a gross lack of respect for democratic processes. | Following consultations with representatives of all parliamentary parties between August 23 and…
(2024-08-30). The political issues in the fight to defend public education in the US. wsws.org In this election year, the right to public education and all democratic rights are on the line.
(2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. uwidata.com By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no household chores. People give words of appreciation and gifts to women, …
(2024-08-30). Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz's first major TV interview. aljazeera.com The Democratic nominee and her running mate sat down with CNN's Dana Bash to discuss their plans for the presidency.
(2024-08-30). A Star is Born, the Kamala Harris Version. counterpunch.org Bradley Cooper's production of A Star is Born was reflected in the Democratic Party's national convention. In the film, Ally (Lady Gaga) is a small town, struggling singer/songwriter. She impresses a country rock music star, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who invites her to join him at one of his concerts. He coaxes her on stage
(2024-08-30). Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris' CNN Interview; 'Not Seen Her With Xi, Kim Jong Un' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival Kamala Harris over her interview with CNN. Attacking Harris, Trump said, "She did not look like a leader to me." He also noted that Harris' interview was taped and assured his supporters to win the upcoming US presidential elections.
(2024-08-30). MP Lumu wants elections to determine Leader of Opposition. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to the Democratic Party's (DP) Richard Lumu, the Mityana County Legislator, seeking to introduce a private member's bill allowing all opposition members to elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Lumu tabled the motion entitled The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …
(2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. unitedworldint.com How to achieve peace in a region of increasing military tensions. By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no …
(2024-08-30). War on Gaza: Aid workers killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian convoy. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Aid workers killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian convoy | The attack on US charity's aid convoy heading to Emirati hospital comes hours after an Israeli strike targeted a World Food Programme convoy | | Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip sit waiting on the Egyp…
(2024-08-30). Egypt's Sisi ordered huge wheat purchase fearing new supply crisis, sources say. newarab.com 
Successive gove…
(2024-08-30). Ethiopia showcases SDG achievements at 2024 Interregional Seminar. tvbrics.com 
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(2024-08-30). International projects to boost agriculture in Ethiopia analyzed. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands of Ethiopia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today discussed ongoing projects in favor of the country's agricultural transformation.
(2024-08-30). Haitian gang leader tells Kenyan troops to leave. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The leader of a coalition of criminal gangs called Vivamos Juntos (Viv Ansanm, in Haitian Creole), Jimmy Cherizier, aka Barbecue, tells Kenyan soldiers to leave the country because they still have not defeated them after two months.
(2024-08-30). Liberia: Support to War Crimes Court get big boost at UN Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace priorities.
(2024-08-30). Houthi Chief's Warning After Iran Claims 'Truce' On Rebels' Behalf? 'Israel Is Enemy, No Settlement'. hindustantimes.com Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi made a big statement on Israel after a rare public disagreement with Iran. Calling Israel an enemy, al-Houthi said that any reconciliation is "impossible." He also urged Muslims to take on religious duties after Israeli forces burnt copies of the Quran at the Bani Saleh Mosque in north Gazi earlier. '
(2024-08-30). Dispatch on American Political Dystopia. counterpunch.org 
There is seemingly no end to the lethal and dystopian absurdity of US-American political life right now. Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump not only walks free but has a decent shot of being re-elected to the most dangerous job on Earth. What the fascist fuck! Hey, so what if he's a malignant narcissist, a fascist,
(2024-08-30). In Morocco, desperate young people risk it all to swim to Spain. newarab.com 
In As the early morning sun in Fnideq, near Tangier, barely warms the sand, a group of twenty-something men gather for a football game, pausing often to chat about friends who vanished on 25 August—the day 1,500 people swam from Morocco's Fnideq to Ceuta, a tiny Spanish enclave on the Mediterranean. | The swi…
(2024-08-30). Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat? aljazeera.com The country is facing its worst drought in decades and people are going hungry, officials say.
(2024-08-30). Wednesday 8/28: Food! Civics! Action! a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, across Market Street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-08-30). Cuban sub 12 team comes out victor at Dominican games. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, 30 ago (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Sub-12 Baseball Team became victors today in the 12th Guest Tournament in the Dominican Republic, which hosted young players from a dozen countries for a week, after easily beating their Venezuelan opponents.
(2024-08-30). Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban. aljazeera.com Republican presidential candidate's comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.
(2024-08-30). Trump IPOs His Presidency. counterpunch.org Why does anyone think Donald Trump is actually running for president? Granted, he's the Republican nominee and is on the ballot in all fifty states, but the only election day that interests Trump is the one around September 20. On that day (or perhaps a few days later) the lockout period on his Trump Media
(2024-08-30). EEUU: Trump volverá a Pensilvania, celebrará mitin en Johnstown. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 ago (RHC) El expresidente de Estados Unidos y candidato republicano, Donald Trump, regresará hoy a Pensilvania para un mitin en Johnstown, evidencia de la importancia de esa parte del país en la batalla por las llaves de la Casa Blanca.
(2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from West Bank's Tubas after 30-hour operation. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far'a refugee camp south of Tubas following its raid that killed four Palestinians and destructed homes and infrastructure, the sources told Xinhua news …
(2024-08-30). Suicide note by 'Nova survivor' fabricated, Israeli media says. newarab.com 
A suicide note, initially believed to be from a young survivor of Hamas's 7 October attack at the Nova music festival, has been confirmed as a fabrication, Israeli media reported on Thursday, following a number of other false claims made by Israel regarding the events of that day. | Last week, a social media post claimed that a young man, who had allegedly survived the Hamas-led assault on the southern Israel music festival, had "committed suicide" and that his family had decided to share the man's suicide letter. | The fabricated letter described an alleged traumatic experience at the festival, including fake…
(2024-08-30). Remembering the Chicano Moratorium of 1970. workers.org 
The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . |
(2024-08-30). China warns Philippines not to test its patience. ecns.cn China is committed to properly managing differences through dialogue and consultations but its "tolerance has limits", Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday regarding Philippines' recent provocations in Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea.
(2024-08-30). China thwarts resupply attempt by Philippines. ecns.cn Chinese authorities closely monitored and managed an illegal resupply mission by a Philippine H-145 helicopter on Wednesday near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, a China Coast Guard spokesman said late on Thursday.
(2024-08-30). Forum highlights inter-civilizational communication on cyberspace. ecns.cn A forum on inter-civilizational communication of the 2024 China Internet Civilization Conference was held in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Aug 29.
(2024-08-30). Largest huo guorestaurant sets bar high for quality. ecns.cn Located in Nan'an district in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Loquat Garden is welcoming a surging number of customers, not only Chinese but also foreign visitors, this summer.
(2024-08-30). Activities by Philippines causing environmental damage to Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn The frequent human activities by the Philippines in recent months have started to cause a certain degree of environmental damage to Xianbin Reef, according to a report released on the coral reef ecosystem of the reef in the South China Sea on Friday.
(2024-08-30). Lakotas Ride in Solidarity with Havasupai 'Shut Down Uranium Mine in Grand Canyon!'. indybay.org Oglala Lakota horseback riders from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led the rally in defense of the sacred homeland of Havasupai on Saturday, continuing the demand to shut down Pinyon Plain uranium mine, threatening Havasupai's aquifer and spewing radioactive dust across the Grand Canyon.
(2024-08-30). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-30). MP Lumu pushes for change in LoP's selection process. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024" The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of …
(2024-08-30). A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Do you have any ideas to help spread awareness for the new, three-digit national mental health and suicide crisis support number, The
(2024-08-30). Philly residential parking rate hike includes limits on number of vehicles per household. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority is changing the pricing structure for residential parking permits and instituting a flat rate for all residents. Along with the pricing change, residents will only be able get permits for three vehicles per household. | It's all part of an effort to make
(2024-08-30). 'All sides' in Sudan war executing, torturing, mutilating bodies. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-30). The struggle of Sudanese women is unwavering. peoplesworld.org 
Ever since the June 30, 1989, coup that brought the Muslim Brotherhood to power, Sudanese women have endured decades of oppression, with their political, social, economic, and cultural rights systematically stripped away. They have suffered some of the most heinous forms of abuse and exploitation. Despite these challenges, Sudanese women have persisted in their courageous …
(2024-08-30). German authorities investigate alleged sabotage. plenglish.com The Bild newspaper quoted a spokesman for the international logistics company DHL according to which, as a result of the investigation, measures have been taken in all European countries to protect its network, employees and facilities, as well as customer shipments. | The origin of the investigation is a fire that broke out at the company's logistics center in the eastern city of Leipzig after a package from the Baltic states caught fire and set fire to a container.
(2024-08-30). Tunisian court reinstates Saied's 'disqualified' election rivals. newarab.com 
In On 30 August, the Tunisian Administrati…
(2024-08-30). Dear Ugandan Taxpayers, WHY? And FOR HOW LONG? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …
(2024-08-30). Dogs become a menace as Luwero Town Council runs out of cemetery, rubbish space. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero Town Council are facing a crisis as the space for burying unclaimed bodies and dumping garbage has reached full capacity. Twenty years ago, Luwero Town acquired 2.5 acres in the Kalongo zone, which was divided for use as both a cemetery and a garbage dump for waste collected …
(2024-08-30). Experts blame massage parlours for fueling new HIV infections in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala turned out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed. This has raised a concern that cases are rising due to a shift to Airbnb, massage parlours and online apps …
(2024-08-30). Katanga Murder: Court rules on who can tender exhibits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering …
(2024-08-30). Museveni, Among disagree on 4-acre model plan for Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among to stop discouraging locals from adopting the implementation of the four-acre model farming initiative within Northern Uganda. The 4-acre model farming initiative was rolled out by President Museveni and seeks to boost household income through the utilization …
(2024-08-30). Museveni to resolve compensation woes of Northern Uganda war claimants. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. "I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was …
(2024-08-30). Cwinya-ai keeps eyes on 2nd Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open title. independent.co.ug 
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(2024-08-30). MPOX: KCCA sets up 2 isolation treatment centers as cases rise to 5. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed increasing surveillance as Uganda's confirmed cases of Mpox, a viral disease previously known as monkey pox increased to five. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Daniel Okello the Director Public Health at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) revealed that following the …
(2024-08-30). Sembabule residents question Minister Mayanja's instructions on land titles. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two residents of Sembabule District are protesting against State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, over his recent instruction to cancel the titles of their ranches. Benon Burora Kuteesa and James Jjemba, both residents of Mitima Sub-county in Sembabule District, have formally complained to the judiciary, describing Minister Mayanja's actions …