(2024-09-02). China, Africa to work together to augment the strength of the Global South: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn At the upcoming Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China and Africa will‚enhance unity and cooperation among developing countries to augment the strength of the Global South, jointly champion international fairness and justice, and advance the peace and development of the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday.
(2024-09-02). Wang Yi says China ready to deepen political trust with South Africa. ecns.cn China is ready to work with South Africa to strengthen strategic communication and deepen political mutual trust to take bilateral cooperation to a new level, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday.
(2024-09-02). China and Africa agree to expedite green cooperation. ecns.cn Officials from China and Africa gathered in Shanghai last week to launch a new initiative aimed at accelerating green development and combating climate change.The Shanghai Action Initiative on Sustainable Energy Transition and Green Investment and Financing was unveiled during a roundtable forum held ahead of this week's 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Malian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Malian President Assimi Goita, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-02). Xi holds talks with South African president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a state visit.
(2024-09-02). Xi, Ramaphosa attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents.
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Comorian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Djiboutian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Comorian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Malian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Malian President Assimi Goita, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-02). Xi holds bilateral events with leaders attending FOCAC summit in Beijing. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Monday started holding bilateral events with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled for Sept 4 to 6 in Beijing.
(2024-09-02). Xi, Ramaphosa announce elevation of China-South Africa ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-round strategic cooperative partnership for the new era.
(2024-09-02). DRC president arrives in Beijing for 2024 FOCAC summit. ecns.cn resident of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo arrives for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 1, 2024.
(2024-09-02). Djiboutian president arrives in Beijing for 2024 FOCAC summit. ecns.cn Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh arrives for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2024.
(2024-09-02). 2024 Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to be held in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing from Sept. 4 to 6."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-02). Chinese medical ship treats patients in South Africa. ecns.cn The Chinese hospital ship (Peace Ark) and the South African Military Health Service treated 3,243 patients with different ailments in South Africa for free as part of its joint military exercise in the past seven days, said a senior official of the South African Military Health Service.
(2024-09-02). China and Africa unite to accelerate the transition to green energy. tvbrics.com 
Countries unveil a series of joint initiatives to combat climate change…
(2024-09-02). African body implements strategy for sustainable camel management. plenglish.com Djibouti, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) With the highest density of camels in the world, the Horn of Africa region, served by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), is implementing a strategy for the growth of this important economic sector.
(2024-09-02). Chinese President talks with African counterparts ahead of Focac 2024. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping met here with his counterparts from Guinea, Eritrea and Seychelles in the framework of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac 2024).
(2024-09-02). Guinea Bissau president swears at journalist as media freedom declines. reuters.com
(2024-09-02). Transport department announces preferred bidder to print new driving licence card. sanews.gov.za Transport department announces preferred bidder to print new driving licence card | The Department of Transport has announced the appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security – South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. | The appointment was approved on 8 August 2024. | IDEMIA is expected to enter into a service level agreement with the department before commencing with its work to put in place the infrastructure and systems. | More information in terms of the timeframes will then be made available to the public once the service agreement has been signed. | "The new licence…
(2024-09-02). Home Affairs announces mechanism to boost tourism. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs announces mechanism to boost tourism | In a critical step to reform the visa system and position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as an economic enabler by supercharging job creation in the tourism sector, the department has announced the creation of an innovative new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS).
The scheme is set to be implemented from January 2025.
"With an initial focus on the burgeoning tourist markets of China and India, the TTOS will remove some of the key obstacles standing in the way of South Africa becoming a favoured tourism destination for the second and fifth lar…
(2024-09-02). Motsoaledi to open Pharmacists International Federation Congress. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi to open Pharmacists International Federation Congress | South Africa is hosting the first-ever International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in sub-Saharan Africa.
The four-day congress, which kick-started on Sunday, 1 September 2024, is also part of the Pharmacy Month commemorative activities to raise patient awareness of the vital role pharmacists can play in the community's healthcare and to improve communication between patients and pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel.
The gathering brings together pharmacists from all over the world to share expertise, network, share…
(2024-09-02). Ugandan economists advised to keep an eye on Kamala vs Trump. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and other African countries have been advised to take a keen interest in US politics. The outcome of the presidential polls later this year is poised to affect several economies across the world. Experts say, the election is important for Uganda, which is pegging its anticipated double-digit …
(2024-09-02). FOCAC 2024: Elevating African interests beyond the Africa-China summit. independent.co.ug 
To enhance the impact of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, African countries need a more coherent strategy of engagement with China along with increased public transparency, awareness, and citizen agency ANALYSIS | PAUL NANTULYA | The Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held in Beijing starting September 4 to 6, takes place at a …
(2024-09-02). Mpox: African countries have beaten disease outbreaks before. independent.co.ug 
Here's what it takes to end the new phase that emerged in 2022 INTERVIEW | OYEWALE TOMORI | Barely over a year after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes …
(2024-09-02). Starlink seek greater market share in Africa with "game-changing" router-free service. independent.co.ug 
Starlink's intention to offer a router-free service would be a "wake-up call" for Africa's telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa's telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink looks set to further …
(2024-09-02). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-09-02). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Algeria arrests 4 'Moroccan spies' before presidential elections. newarab.com 
Just a week before the presidential election, On Sunday, 1 September, the public prosecutor in the city of Tlemcen, northwestern Algeria and near the Moroccan borders, announced the arrest of sev…
(2024-09-02). Algeria joins the BRICS New Development Bank. newarab.com 
The decision was taken on Saturday and announced by NDB chief Dilma Roussef at a meeting in Cape Town, By joining "this important development institution, the financial…
(2024-09-02). Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression | After the brief 'breath of freedom' of the Hirak, the mandate of Abdelmadjid Tebboune, candidate for re-election in September, has been marked by human rights violations | | A student-led anti-government demons…
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Russia's Donbass Offensive Picking Up Steam. sonar21.com 
Russians Advancing on Selidovo | If this was a boxing match and there was a competent referee, this war would be called over — Technical Knock Out (TKO). The carnage Russia is inflicting on Ukraine is growing with each passing day. A year ago, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported an average of 700 Ukrainian casualties a day. Now, that number exceeds 2,000 a day — killed and wounded. The problem confronting Ukrainian commanders is the lack of trained reserves that could be plugged into failing battle lines. Ukraine has no viable system or plan in place to recruit and train 30,000 new soldiers ev…
(2024-09-02). Israeli forces launch deadly raid in West Bank, clash with Palestinians. presstv.ir Israeli forces have carried out raids on different towns and cities in the occupied West Bank, sparking confrontations with local residents.
(2024-09-02). Sunday 9/1: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-09-02). Two killed in Israeli drone strike on car in south Lebanon: Health ministry. presstv.ir Lebanon's health ministry says 2 people have been killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting a car in the southern town of Naqoura.
(2024-09-02). This week in history: September 2-8. wsws.org Puerto RIcan nationalists freed; Ford pardons Nixon; MacArthur hails US rule in Japan; Saudi massacre near Mecca…
(2024-09-02). Palestinian amputee child arrives in US alone to get prosthetic leg. presstv.ir Baylasan, a 10-year-old Palestinian girl, lost her leg in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in November.
(2024-09-02). Al-Qassam Brigades: Netanyahu responsible for killing of Israeli captives. presstv.ir The military wing of Hamas released a video message, saying Netanyahu does not care about the fate of the Israeli captives and is deliberately killing them.
(2024-09-02). 'The community is thirsty for it': Southern Israel's largest hospital gets a new LGBTQ clinic. haaretz.com When Inbar Izhak proposed opening the first gynecology clinic for the queer community in Soroka hospital, she got 'insane tailwind' from people wanting safe, informed care. For the clinic's leading doctor, Iris Shoham, the work feels spiritual: 'Like God's in the room'…
(2024-09-02). Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather. newarab.com 
Iran's final investigation into the May helicopter crash that killed president The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on a fog-shrouded mountainside in northern Iran, The main cause of the helicopter crash…
(2024-09-02). Honduras: President Xiomara Castro Appoints New Defense Secretary. orinocotribune.com During events for Flag Day, the president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced the appointment of Rixi Moncada as the new Secretary of Defense. Her appointment takes place after the resignation of José Manuel Zelaya, coinciding with the resignation of his father, Carlos Zelaya, from the position of Secretary of the National Congress. | The announcement was made by President Castro this Sunday, September 1, in her inaugural speech for the 2024 Fiestas Patrias. Castro said, "I want to announce the appointment of the citizen lawyer, Rixi Moncada Godoy, to the position of Secretary of Defense, so that she can raise…
(2024-09-02). Pensacola CWA Workers Stand Strong Against AT&T. popularresistance.org Pensacola, FL — On a humid August morning, the sound of car horns fills the air up and down Davis Highway, each honk a note of solidarity for more than 25 members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3109. These workers, standing firm outside the AT&T worksite, are part of the largest strike currently unfolding in the United States, a powerful labor struggle involving over 17,000 CWA members across nine southeastern states. Their picket line is just one of four in the far-west of Florida's panhandle. | The strike was called as a direct response to AT&T's bad faith tactics during co…
(2024-09-02). Beyond Bombs and Bullets: The Full Tally of Gaza's Dead. counterpunch.org 
The impact of losing access to healthcare is starkly illustrated by the example of pregnant women in Gaza, estimated at 50,000 when the war began. Many have miscarried and are having stillbirths, faced C-sections with unsensitized equipment and without anesthetic, while increasing numbers of newborns are "simply dying," according to the World Health Organization, because starving mothers are giving birth to critically underweight babies.
(2024-09-02). Australian doctors warn dialysis patients are receiving third-world care. wsws.org "Soon we may be forced to deny these life-sustaining treatments to patients who need them to stay alive, or to choose patients who can stay on haemodialysis while others die."
(2024-09-02). 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…
(2024-09-02). Sunday 9/22: Postcards to Hitler: A German Jew's Defiance in a Time of Terror. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via Zoom: | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/97292849068?pwd=jcMGtlis6Q7obdNI0pbvlHN00TtErq.1 | Meeting ID: 972 9284 9068 | Passcode: 738569…
(2024-09-02). Open letter to Italian Professor Mauro Carlo Zanella, regarding his recent trip to Ukraine. pressenza.com Dear Mauro, thank you for your interest in my country, like you I am a teacher (at least according to my title), a non-professional journalist and an aspiring humanist. Also thank you for remembering Vittorio Arrigoni, whom I also admire. | I am writing to you and making this public because I think that the journalistic word, in these times of confusion and total manipulation, is already a lifeline or a weapon of mass destruction and the non-existent "objective neutrality" that has always been used for the worst media lies, now seems like a bad joke. | I am also writing to you because I do not believe in "serious…
(2024-09-02). The Corporate Agenda Behind Carbon Farming. globalresearch.ca This article was originally published in February 2023. It is based on a
(2024-09-02). Protecting the Widow Maker: The US Marines Exonerate the Osprey. counterpunch.org 
The tiltrotor V-22 Osprey has a plagued, bloodied history. But blighted as it is, the aircraft remains a cherished feature of the US Marines, regarded as vital in supporting combat assault, logistics and transport, not to mention playing a role in search-and-rescue missions and delivering equipment for the Navy carrier air wings. In March this year,
(2024-09-02). Cuban singer-songwriters Liuba Maria Hevia and Amaury Perez in DR. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The concert "Caribbean Symphony" will bring together local artists and Cuban singer-songwriters Amaury Pérez and Liuba María Hevia, who are already in the Dominican Republic, both announced on social media.
(2024-09-02). Ex-daycare worker in Australia admits sexually abusing dozens of girls. aljazeera.com Ashley Paul Griffith pleads guilty to 307 offences against some 60 children who were in his care.
(2024-09-02). Lessons of Kristallnacht, "Civil War," and Mass Deportation. counterpunch.org 
On a recent trip to Germany, I sought to better understand how the Nazi Party rose to power, and carried out the Holocaust, in which most of my Hungarian Jewish relatives perished. I gained some new insights, and learned several lessons that may be useful in the polarized United States today, with the election looming and far-right agitation growing. |
(2024-09-02). Greenland Icecap Carries On As Normal. wattsupwiththat.com Greenland's Ice Sheet has been perfectly normal this last 12 months, with the Surface Mass Balancing increasing in size at the normal rate:…
(2024-09-02). 'Convalescence' at Philly's Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Several years ago, Pepón Osorio started losing weight. A lot of weight. Too quickly. He got concerned. | The first object visitors encounter at Osorio's new, immersive installation at Jefferson Hospital, "I had lymphoma," he said. "A rare case of lymphoma: mantle cell lymphoma." | Artist Pepón Oso…
(2024-09-02). Former Childcare Worker Pleads Guilty to Historic Child Abuse Crimes. devdiscourse.com Former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith on Monday pleaded guilty to raping, sexually abusing, and exploiting dozens of girls under his care in Australia and Italy.
(2024-09-02). Pedro Almodóvar's English-Language Debut Shines at Venice Film Festival. devdiscourse.com Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has made a striking return to the Venice Film Festival with his latest feature, 'The Room Next Door,' premiering Monday evening. This film, which stars acclaimed actors Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, marks Almodóvar's much-anticipated English-language debut, a significant milestone in his storied career.
(2024-09-02). 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…
(2024-09-02). 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…
(2024-09-02). 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…
(2024-09-02). Jamia Millia develops world's 1st AI driven oral cancer database. ummid.com A team of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has developed a groundbreaking dataset designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosing oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
(2024-09-02). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-09-02). Celebrarán en Nicaragua aniversario 45 de la constitución del Ejército. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 sep (RHC) El aniversario 45 de la constitución del Ejército de Nicaragua, institución armada encargada de velar por la seguridad y soberanía del país, se celebrará hoy en Managua con un acto al que asistirá el presidente Daniel Ortega.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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".
(2024-09-02). En Cuba, taller regional de inspección a la seguridad física del transporte de materiales radiactivos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 sep (RHC) Desde hoy y hasta el jueves 5, delegados de América Latina y el Caribe participarán en el Taller Regional de Inspección de Seguridad Física del Transporte de Materiales Radiactivos, que tendrá lugar en el hotel Palco, en La Habana, auspiciado por el Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA).
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians after assaulting and wounding one of them near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said several military jeeps invaded Al-Biereh city, stormed and searched homes in the Al-Baloa neighborhood, and abducted a Palestinian, Osama Gharib Al-Jamzawi, 45, leading to protests. They added that …
(2024-09-02). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-09-02). Palestinian prisoner from Gaza dies in Israeli jail after negligence: Rights groups. presstv.ir Palestinian rights groups say Nasr Salem Said Ziyara, an elderly Palestinian prisoner from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, has died from medical negligence at a detention center in the central part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-09-02). Can The US Federal Reserve Really Control Inflation? popularresistance.org Another August, another speech by the Federal Reserve Chairman at the Jackson Hole Conference, where top central bankers and economists go to hobnob. So what's new? | Well, plenty. The last two speeches by Chairman Jerome Powell in 2022 and 2023 had markets nose-diving. | In 2022, appearing contrite about having considered inflation transitory, Powell signaled that the unrelenting rate rises and promised to do all it takes to slay the dragon of inflation. | Markets, high as they have been on the easy money of recent decades, went into severe and violent withdrawal. | The following year, having brought rates up fr…
(2024-09-02). 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" (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Hong Kong, Macao set to be hub for talent. ecns.cn Experts from Hong Kong and Macao said the central government's new directive to transform the two special administrative regions into international hubs for top-tier talent will fulfill local demand for talent while propelling the country's high-quality development.
(2024-09-02). Festejan inicio del curso escolar en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 sep (RHC) El inicio del curso escolar 2024-2025 se festejó hoy en Santa Clara en el acto central nacional celebrado en las áreas del complejo escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2024-09-02). AAP MLA Alleges Misuse of ED Amidst Election Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a fresh political row, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has alleged that his home was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), leading to Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj accusing the Central government of misusing investigative agencies to exert pressure on AAP ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the capital.
(2024-09-02). Arua City taken to court for failure to issue Barifa forest permit. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has dragged Arua City to court for refusing to issue a development permit for a proposed ecotourism and recreational centre at Arua Central Forest Reserve locally known as Barifa. In April 2019, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) awarded Oguzu a 10-acre …
(2024-09-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Cuba exalta heroica y larga lucha de Vietnam en su Día Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 sep (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, exaltó la heroica y larga lucha de Vietnam, en ocasión de conmemorarse hoy el Día Nacional de ese país indochino.
(2024-09-02). Huelga general en Israel: Sindicato convoca paro en protesta contra el gobierno de Netanyahu. cubadebate.cu Tras la recuperación de los cuerpos de seis rehenes secuestrados, la principal central sindical de Israel, Histadrut, ha convocado hoy a una huelga general en apoyo a las negociaciones para liberar a los prisioneros retenidos en la Franja de Gaza y en protesta contra el gobierno de Benjamín Netanyahu. No se ha especificado la duración de la huelga.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Lo que los medios ocultan sobre las elecciones en Venezuela. globalizacion.ca 
Las pasadas elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela fueron una inteligente pieza de guerra electoral en la que los medios de comunicación desempeñaron un papel fundamental. En este artículo enumeramos algunas cosas sorprendentes que los principales medios de comunicación han callado. | *…
(2024-09-02). Xi meets DRC president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). "Donald Trump Is a Scab": UAW President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris & Attacks Corporate Greed. democracynow.org 
We end our Labor Day special with Shawn Fein, the president of the United Auto Workers. In August, he addressed the Democratic National Convention. Midway through his speech, Fain took off his jacket to show that he was wearing a T-shirt that read "Trump is a scab."
(2024-09-02). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson demands "sacrifices" to pay for $1.2 billion school budget gap. wsws.org The Democratic Party is overseeing a historic assault on public education in the nation's third largest school district.
(2024-09-02). Sri Lankan Supreme Court rules cancellation of local elections violates democratic rights. wsws.org Postponing last year's local elections by President Wickremesinghe, just nine months after the 2022 mass uprising, was a reactionary attempt to maintain his unstable regime and implement IMF austerity.
(2024-09-02). Thai opposition party turns to right after being anti-democratically dissolved. wsws.org The party's refusal of call protests and rallies to defend basic democratic rights reflects its fear that the opposition could spiral out of control, draw in the working class and threaten bourgeois rule.
(2024-09-02). Chicago Post Mortem 2024: How This Time Can be Different. counterpunch.org 
Currently, the President sending the limitless money and weapons happens to be a Democrat. Lest anyone forget the Republican's loyalty to the cause, however, the "sane" presidential aspirant, Nikki Haley thought it was a great idea to be photographed autographing the U.S. manufactured and supplied bombs before they were loaded on the U.S. made warplanes.
(2024-09-02). EU Should Support Human Rights Progress in Bangladesh. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after his arrival at the airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 8, 2024. | © 2024 Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via AP Photo | The Bangladeshi people have shown enormous courage over the past few months, paying a very high price to secure an opportunity for democratic transition and progress on human rights. The European Union should stand by their side and take concrete actions to support them.The authoritarian rule of Sheikh Hasina's government ended when she resigned and left the country, following weeks of protest. Hundreds were killed and thousan…
(2024-09-02). US to present Israel with Gaza ceasefire deal ultimatum: report. newarab.com 
ceasefire deal for Gaza, The Washington Post has reported, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to agree a truce that would bring Israeli captives home. | A senior US official said that Washington is in discussions with their Egyptian and Qatari counterparts about a proposed deal to be presented to Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the coming weeks. | They added that if both sides fail to accept the proposal, it could signal the end of the US-led negotiations. | US President Joe Biden<...
(2024-09-02). Egypt emphasises the need to invest in culture. tvbrics.com 
The vision aims to leverage Egypt's rich cultural heritage and creative industries to generate economic and social returns…
(2024-09-02). How Simba Cement is supporting the construction sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simba Cement continues to redefine Uganda's construction industry by offering top-quality cement at unmatched prices, setting a new standard for the sector. As the company scales its operations with the region's largest clinker manufacturing plant in West Pokot, Kenya, Simba Cement is empowering builders, contractors, and homeowners to undertake diverse …
(2024-09-02). Who is Babu Owino? independent.co.ug 
The Kenyan MP who annoyed Museveni ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni threw decorum aside to rail at a Kenyan MP who apparently has become a thorn in his political skin, many Ugandans were left wondering as they had never heard of Babu Owino. Museveni was on Aug. 27 speaking at State House …
(2024-09-02). Libya people-trafficking kingpin sanctioned by UN assassinated. newarab.com 
A former head of Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as Al-Bidja, was killed Sunday in the town of Sayyad, 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the capital
(2024-09-02). The Unthinkable Is Happening. Genocide Is Being 'Normalized'. globalresearch.ca For almost 11 months the world has been seeing documented evidence from Gaza—in the form of videos or ground-based reports—of the most horrible killings of innocent persons including a large number of women and children. Nearly 52,000 people have been …
(2024-09-02). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-09-02). Sanitation in Namibia Is a Catastrophe for Its People and Environment. counterpunch.org 
From the outskirts of cities to the most rural parts of the country, more than 1 million Namibians lack adequate access to toilets, and they are often faced with only one option: open defecation. According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF's Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) 2020 data, Namibia ranked sixth for the highest rate of open
(2024-09-02). Biden and Harris call for escalation of Gaza genocide following death of six Israeli hostages. wsws.org As air strikes on hospitals continued in Gaza and the Israeli military stepped up its assault on the West Bank, Democrats and Republicans demanded retaliation for the death of six more Israeli hostages.
(2024-09-02). Iran supports any Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Palestinians: FM Araqchi. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic supports any ceasefire deal agreed by the Palestinians and the resistance movement Hamas.
(2024-09-02). Ukraine's Kursk Raid And Its Imminent Loss Of Metallurgy Industry. popularresistance.org The situation in late August 2024 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) remains critical in the key war front of the Donbass region (in former eastern Ukraine). The AFU is losing several towns and villages every day to the continued advances of the Russian army. Russia is now poised to cut off the key transportation and supply city of Pokrovsk (pre-war population of 60,000), which is located 60 km north and west of Donetsk city and 140 km east of the Dnieper River in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic. | Despite its worsening military situation in Donbass, Kiev decided in early August to withdraw some of its troo…
(2024-09-02). The political issues confronting workers on Labor Day. wsws.org In the final two months of the elections, both parties, the Democrats and Republicans, are engaged in a massive political deception.
(2024-09-02). Iran's 'formidable blow' awaits enemies' miscalculations: Commander. presstv.ir The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force vows that the force will deal with enemies' potential miscalculations with utmost decisiveness.
(2024-09-02). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government threatens mass expulsions of migrants and refugees. wsws.org The law and order speech Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gave in Dakar, Senegal could have been given by any right wing politician.
(2024-09-02). Israeli Forces Assassinate a Palestinian in Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated, on Sunday, a Palestinian young man and injured another, in separate incidents in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces assassinated the young man, Mohannad Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Aswad, 34, after besieging a home in the center of Hebron city on Sunday afternoon. Sources added that after …
(2024-09-02). Israeli Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians and closed roads in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the city of Hebron and abducted Ihsan Yaqeen Maraqa, and his son, Firas, in addition to his brother Islam, and Nidal Abu Afifa and his son, Yazan. …
(2024-09-02). Hamas says six captives killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. presstv.ir A high-ranking Hamas official states that the six Israeli captives recently found inside a tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Rafah were killed as a result of ongoing Israeli airstrikes against the coastal sliver.
(2024-09-02). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-09-02). China-Singapore joint naval exercise kicks off. ecns.cn The China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024 joint maritime exercise officially kicked off on Sunday morning at a naval port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province.
(2024-09-02). A survey report on coral reef ecosystem of Xianbin Jiao>. ecns.cn From May to July 2024, the South China Sea Development Research Institute of the Ministry of Natural Resources, together with the South China Sea Ecological Center, the South China Sea Survey Center and other organizations, conducted a survey and evaluation of the coral reef ecosystem at Xianbin Jiao. The first survey report was released, revealing that the ecosystem is "in a generally healthy state with local damages."
(2024-09-02). Insights | 18 years of wonders in China: Youngest winner of Chinese Government Friendship Award. ecns.cn A senior reporter from the United States, who has stayed in China for 18 years, shared his insights into life in the country in an exclusive interview with China News Network after arriving in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, for the 2024 China Internet Civilization Conference.
(2024-09-02). Philippine vessel rams Chinese ship in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Philippine Coast Guard vessel, which has been illegally anchored at Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea since April, started moving on Saturday morning but deliberately and dangerously rammed a Chinese Coast Guard ship, a CCG spokesman said on Saturday afternoon."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-02). Montreal Sikhs celebrate their devotion. pressenza.com For the past three years, I have lived with my family in the Parc Extension neighborhood in Montreal. In fact, Parc Extension is the integration neighborhood for South Asian communities. Religious celebrations are often held in front of our house since our building is located in front of the Hindu and Sikh temple. | This morning, I went out to meet my Sikhs neighbors. I learned several things, in fact unlike the Hindu religion, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. Their only devotion is the book of Guru Ravidass who was an Indian poet-saint and mystic of the Bhakri movement of the 11th century. He is recognized as…
(2024-09-02). RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report. middleeasteye.net 
RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report | Trucks loaded with items from the museum have been smuggled to South Sudan, says the national broadcaster | | A partial view of the courtyard of the National Museum of Sudan in the capital Khartoum on 12 August 2020 (AFP) | Sudanese Rapid Support…
(2024-09-02). Australia's biggest listed casino operator suspended from stock exchange. aljazeera.com Star Entertainment Group delisted days after damning report by casino regulator in New South Wales.
(2024-09-02). 'Russian spy' whale Hvaldimir found dead in Norway. aljazeera.com The white beluga was found off the southwest coast at Risavika by a father and son who were out fishing.
(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. uwidata.com 
By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks the end of …
(2024-09-02). Paramilitary group kidnaps, demands ransom for Sudanese journalist. radiotamazuj.org
(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. unitedworldint.com 
Impressions from Baghdad. By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks …
(2024-09-02). Chinese, Togolese presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe jointly announced in Beijing on Monday the elevation of bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2024-09-02). Tunisia police arrest presidential candidate as tension rises. newarab.com 
(2024-09-02). Bugabula secure 2-1 victory to top Mawembe Hill Group in MTN Busoga Masaza Cup. independent.co.ug 
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugabula Saza's team continued their strong start in this year's MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, securing a 2-1 win over a determined Bunhole Bunhanhumba in Sunday's Mawembe Hill group match held at Kamuli Park Playground. The home side, led by the prolific Majid Kazindula, took the lead in the 37th minute …
(2024-09-02). Kasese herdsman to build mother a brick house after bagging sh186 million Lotto Jackpot. independent.co.ug 
≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While in the bushes herding his cattle in Kasese, Enock Nayebale always dreamt of a future 20 years away that had him take his children to the best schools in the country, and also build himself and his mother a permanent tin roofed house. Those dreams were still alive …
(2024-09-02). Museveni challenges Mothers' Union to embrace wealth creation, free education. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to the women under the Mothers' Union to encourage Christians to embrace wealth creation and universal education programmes. On Sunday, President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni graced the closing ceremony for the Annual Mothers' Union Conference for the Buganda Region. The …
(2024-09-01). Eskom marks 156 days of constant energy supply. sanews.gov.za Eskom marks 156 days of constant energy supply | Eskom says it has delivered 156 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024 and load shedding remains suspended. | The power utility has also achieved a R11.08 billion reduction in diesel expenditure. | In a statement, Eskom said it has maintained a constant electricity supply throughout the 122-day winter period, and no load shedding has been implemented since the start of its current financial year on 1 April 2024. | On August 26, Eskom announced its outlook for the summer period, 1 September 2024 to 31 March 2025, which detailed a likely…
(2024-09-01). President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the People's Republic of China this week where he will also participate at the Forum on China — Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC). | The State Visit, which comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the FOCAC Summit will take place in Beijing from 2 – 5 September 2024. | President Ramaphosa is expected to be flanked by Cabinet Ministers from portfolios including International Relations and Cooperation; Science, Technology and Innovation; Human Settlements; Small Bu…
(2024-09-01). Amilcar Cabral and the World to Come. libya360.wordpress.com Hanna Eid The articles, speeches, and communiqués of Amilcar Cabral are required reading for revolutionaries today who are struggling with the agrarian question and the current wave of revolutions. Inkani Books, a publishing house from South Africa, has released a number of remarkable titles in recent years. These books include Tell No Lies, Claim No Easy…
(2024-09-01). South Africa becomes one of the leading users of artificial intelligence in the world. tvbrics.com 
The country was ranked among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the number of respondents who admitted to using artificial intelligence…
(2024-09-01). An assault on SAPS is an assault on the state — Acting President. sanews.gov.za An assault on SAPS is an assault on the state — Acting President | Acting President Paul Mashatile says any attack on the South African Police Service (SAPS) is an assault on the state itself and that those responsible for such acts, equivalent to treason, must face decisive action. | He was speaking at the SAPS National Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. | Government honoured the 39 women and men in blue who died in the line of duty between April 2023 to March 2024. Their names have been engraved on the SAPS memorial wall at the Union Buildings as a symbol of gratitude for the…
(2024-09-01). Deputy President commends BRICS New Development Bank for pledges. sanews.gov.za Deputy President commends BRICS New Development Bank for pledges | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed his gratitude to the BRICS New Development Bank for its backing of South African infrastructure investment. | "I want to express my gratitude once again for the bank's pledge, and specifically for the promises made regarding the bank's assistance for South African infrastructure investment. In this regard, we take note of the US$5.6 billion in loans extended to our country over the last eight years," the Deputy President said. | He was addressing the Energy Seminar convened by the BRICS New Development…
(2024-09-01). Southern Africa demands respect for sovereignty. iacenter.org By Carlos Lopes Pereira August 29, 2024 The author is a former member of the Secretariat of the organization that led the liberation struggle of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde and is a contributor to the newspaper Avante (organ of the Portuguese Communist Party), which published this article Aug. 22. Translation: John Catalinotto. The 44th Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 17 and 18, attended by the heads of state and governments of the organization's members. The motto chosen by the organization — "Promoting innovation to create opportunities fo…
(2024-09-01). Treasury welcomes NDB funding commitments for freight logistics, water projects. sanews.gov.za Treasury welcomes NDB funding commitments for freight logistics, water projects | The National Treasury has welcomed the funding commitments by the New Development Bank (NDB) to critical freight logistics and water projects. | The bank, during the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the NDB in Cape Town this week, announced that its Board had approved a US$1billion loan to South Africa for financing water and sanitation infrastructure development under the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG). | Additionally, it was announced that a R5 billion loan agreement with Transnet was also extended. | "We wel…
(2024-09-01). Ministers discuss SA, Chinese relations ahead of State Visit. sanews.gov.za Ministers discuss SA, Chinese relations ahead of State Visit | Beijing – Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has met with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, to exchange views on bilateral, multilateral and geopolitical matters of mutual interests. | The meeting took place on Sunday in Beijing ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's second State Visit to China and the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled for this week. | "In this inaugural meeting, the two Ministers discussed the enduring ties between the two nations, spanning many are…
(2024-09-01). Families accuse Netanyahu of failing to return Israeli captives alive. middleeasteye.net 
Families accuse Netanyahu of failing to return Israeli captives alive | Hamas says six captives recovered by soldiers were killed by Israeli fire and blames US for their deaths | | A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a placard during an anti-go…
(2024-09-01). Israel Army Finds Bodies Of 6 More Hostages In Gaza Amid West Bank Attack; Families Slam PM | Hamas. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six hostages from inside a tunnel in southern Gaza's Rafah city on August 31. IDF said that Hamas militants 'brutally murdered' the hostages before the troops arrived in the area. The hostages are identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin (23), Eden Yerushalmi (24), Ori Danino (25), Alex Lubnov (32), Carmel Gat (40), and Almog Sarusi (25). Terming it heartbreaking, Opposition leader Yair Lapid lashed out at the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not securing a deal with Hamas. Hostages' families also hit out at Netanyahu, saying 'enough of the excuses'.
(2024-09-01). Army Abducts Two Palestinians, Confiscates Car, In Ramallah, Nablus. imemc.org 
On Sunday at dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young man and confiscated a car in the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and one in Askar refugee camp, east of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources in Ramallah said several military jeeps invaded the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast …
(2024-09-01). Israel Has Built an Economy Fueled by Genocide at Home and Abroad. truthout.org As Israel tightens its siege, medical supplies in the Gaza Strip are running out, and doctors confront patients with unimaginable injuries. The orthopedist Hani Bseso operated on his niece Ahed's leg, after a shell plowed through their home. Bleeding profusely, Ahed remained in an agonizing daze, as relatives carried her downstairs. Reaching a hospital was impossible. So Bseso amputated her… |
(2024-09-01). Western-Supported Zionist Genocide and Fabricated Illusions of Humanitarianism. marktanliano.net There is a problem in Gaza. It is called Western-supported GENOCIDE. Western-supported Zionists are deliberately causing starvation, and disease and mass death by all methods. Zionists destroy hospitals and health care. Zionists destroy water treatment facilities. Zionists bomb and displace and mass-slaughter civilians. All of these policies are intentionally genocidal. There is nothing humanitarian about …
(2024-09-01). Houthis Mock USA After Attacking Ship For 2nd Time; America Brags About Destroying 2 Drones | Israel. hindustantimes.com The US military carried out a pre-emptive attack on two Houthi drones in Yemen on August 31. The US Central Command said in a statement that "An aerial drone and an unmanned boat were both destroyed." The US action came after Houthis targeted 'Groton' merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden for the second time since August 3.
(2024-09-01). How cartoonist Naji al-Ali told the story of Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
In reprinting "A Child in Palestine: The Cartoons of Naji al-Ali," Verso Books introduces al-Ali and his most famous creation, "Handala," to a new generation fighting for justice in Palestine.
(2024-09-01). A controversa luta da Nicarágua contra a ingerência estrangeira. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-09-01). Mass. Democrats could have saved Carney Hospital — if they wanted to. liberationnews.org 
Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have publicly declared that they cannot do anything to save Carney Hospital in Dorchester. This is a boldfaced lie.
(2024-09-01). Credit Card Law to go into effect in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The Credit Card Law, approved last February 15 in the Congress of the Republic, will enter into force in Guatemala for greater protection for users.
(2024-09-01). Youngest member of Congress campaigns for Harris in Pa. to bring out youth vote. whyy.org U.S. Rep. Speaking at the Community College of Philadelphia, Frost told several dozen students and other young voters that they have the power to affect the outcome of the 2024 election. | "We are voting at higher numbers than any other generation at our current age, and half of Gen Z can't even vote yet," he said. "We are going to help this country realize its full potential."
(2024-09-01). Shock New Claim: 'Green' Hydrogen Produces 37 Times More Global Warming than Carbon Dioxide. wattsupwiththat.com Bottom line — there is no cost effective, feasible, reliable and scalable replacement for hydrocarbons available, or likely to be available, in the near future. Blackouts and severe rationing will be inevitable if uncompromising ideologues like Ed Miliband at the U.K. Department of Energy continue to be allowed to wreak havoc with the energy requirements of a modern industrial society.
(2024-09-01). 'Feels like family': Project Libertad supports immigrant youth in suburban Philly schools. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A year ago, Yulisa Concepción felt alone. | "Yo no quería hablar a nadie, y siento que no me van a ayudar, no van a hacer nada conmigo", dijo. | "I didn't want to talk to anyone and I was feeling like they weren't going to help me, weren't going to do anything with me," she said. | The 18-year-old from Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, was trying to juggle high school with caring for her infant son, Jess. Yulisa, whose last name has been withheld for her privacy, came to the…
(2024-09-01). IDF & Shin Bet Assassinates Islamic Jihad's Central Gaza Commander Muhammad Qatrawi | Hamas | Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel on August 31 confirmed the death of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's central Gaza chief, Muhammad Qatrawi. Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted a joint operation to eliminate Qatrawi, who was killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip on August 29. IDF said that Qatrawi was involved in numerous rocket attacks on Israel from central Gaza and was responsible for many other attacks against troops and the country.
(2024-09-01). Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Can the US central bank control inflation? Or does it want to inflate asset bubbles for the rich? Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Fed monetary policy and its implications for working people.
(2024-09-01). Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics. whyy.org In her welcoming remarks at Moms for Liberty's annual gathering in the nation's capital on Friday, the group's co-founder, Tiffany Justice, urged members to "fight like a mother" against the Democratic presidential ticket. | Later that evening, after she had interviewed Republican nominee The weekend's gathering, drawing parent activists from across the country, has showcase…
(2024-09-01). How the U.S. could have won the Venezuelan election. iacenter.org August 30, 2024 By Roger D. Harris Aug. 23, 2024 Workers World has been publishing, unedited, statements from anti-imperialist media and individuals to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. Washington's intent was not to encourage a free and fair democratic process but to delegitimize the one already in place. Post-election mass march supports President Nicolás Maduro Don't ask what business the U.S. had in backing a candidate in Venezuela's July 28 presidential election. Certainly that was not a question that th…
(2024-09-01). Egypt's official announces new incentives to boost oil and natural gas production. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is a key priority for the sector…
(2024-09-01). A Quick, Aggressive Response to Israel May Not Be Useful for Iran. libya360.wordpress.com Tehran Tapdigov After the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, the situation between Iran and Israel was expected to become more tense. Iran has officially declared that it will take strict retaliatory measures. However, after the killing of the Hamas leader by Israel in Tehran, Iran has not yet taken serious measures. Though…
(2024-09-01). U.S. Contractors and Western Journalists Knew About the "Surprise" Invasion of Kursk. libya360.wordpress.com Sonja van den Ende Aftermath of attack on Sudzha, Kursk region, 6 August 2024. Western journalists waited for days at the Kursk border in Ukraine ready to cover the "surprise attack". In late June 2024, U.S. media reported that American military contractors would be sent to Ukraine, just weeks before the Kursk attack on August…
(2024-09-01). How Lula and Modi Drove a Splinter Through the Heart of the BRICS Bloc. libya360.wordpress.com Hugo Dionísio There were many voices of concern and dismay at the announcement by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, declaring the temporary suspension of new accessions to the BRICS bloc. Dark clouds soon appeared over the multipolar world, especially when it was announced that there would be a waiting list of 40 countries willing…
(2024-09-01). Pacta Sunt Servanda: The Origins of Nuclear Proliferation in the Asia-Pacific Region. libya360.wordpress.com Ksenia Muratshina Over the years, the AUKUS and Quad military blocs, as any reasonable observer will have noted, have become sources of militarization in the Asia-Pacific region. However, one of the risks associated with these and other US regional alliances, and one which has so far been overlooked, is the potential, in the near future,…
(2024-09-01). What the Hell is Happening in Trieste? libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Maria Pacini Port of Trieste To answer this question, bearing in mind the subject of the closed-door meeting, a few words are enough: the next theatre of war. A few days ago, a secret meeting was held in Trieste, attended by authorities of various kinds: members of NATO, members of the Atlantic Council, members…
(2024-09-01). Normalization of genocide in Gaza and where to look for change. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders August 29, 2024 This article is based on a talk on a webinar of the Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain, titled: "Gaza Genocide: Escalating Tragedy and the Role of Normalization in Fueling the Suffering," held on Aug.26. Flounders spoke on behalf of the International Action Center. New York, Oct. 9, 2023. The "Normalization of Genocide" is not an oversight. It is not just ignoring this horrendous and daily "Crime Against Humanity" in Gaza today. It is a systematic U.S., British and European Union policy of conscious erasure of practically all discussion and information of this crime. I…
(2024-09-01). After Russia, Erdogan Woos Israel's Pro-Iran Neighbour After Invasion Threat: US, Netanyahu Trapped. hindustantimes.com Turkey has reaffirmed interest in restoring diplomatic relations with Syria, reports PRESS TV. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on August 31 stressed quick normalisation of Damascus-Ankara ties. Guler also recalled the Turkish President's remarks about willingness to meet Syrian leader. The Turkish minister claimed that Damascus had accepted Ankara's initiative positively.
(2024-09-01). Muslim migrant worker 'lynched to death' by cow vigilantes in Haryana; seven arrested. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal, Sabir Malik, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a cow vigilante group in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on August 27, over suspicion that he had consumed beef. Police have arrested seven people, including two minors, in connection with the incident. According to …
(2024-09-01). Muslim migrant worker 'lynched to death' by cow vigilantes in Haryana; seven arrested. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal, Sabir Malik, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a cow vigilante group in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on August 27, over suspicion that he had consumed beef. Police have arrested seven people, including two minors, in connection with the incident. According to …
(2024-09-01). EcoWaste Coalition Asks: Why are toys still poorly labeled? pressenza.com 
Group Demands Better Enforcement of the 11-year old Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act | 1 September 2024, Quezon City. Eleven years since it was enacted on September 3, 2013, and five years after its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) were belatedly issued in 2019, Republic Act No. 10620, or the Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act, remains poorly implemented. | The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition finds it deeply concerning that the overwhelming majority of toys sold in the market are poorly labeled depriving consumers of essential information to enable them to make informed choices w…
(2024-09-01). Trump Confirms He's Voting to Keep Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place. truthout.org After deflecting reporters' questions earlier this month, former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, finally confirmed on Friday that he plans to vote against a Florida ballot measure that would end the state's strict abortion ban. Amendment 4 would would outlaw pre-viability abortion bans in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' six-week ban is currently in effect… |
(2024-09-01). Lamentan fallecimiento de militar Héroe de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 sep (RHC) Cuba lamenta este domingo el fallecimiento, a la edad de 85 años, del Héroe de la República, general de división de la reserva Romárico Vidal Sotomayor García, destacado combatiente del Ejército Rebelde.
(2024-09-01). GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in battleground states. whyy.org Italo Medelius was leading a volunteer drive to put Though Medelius, co-chairman of West's "Justice for All Party," welcomed the assistance, the offer would complicate his life, provoking threats and drawing him into a state election board investigation of the motivations, backgrounds and suspect tactics of his new allies. | His is not an isolated case. | Across the country, a network of Republican political operati…
(2024-09-01). North Korean Olympian Selfies Spotlight Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon, right, takes a selfie with other table tennis Olympians, including North Korea's Ri Jong Sik, left, and Kim Kum, second left, during the medal ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, July 30, 2024. | © 2024 Petros Giannakouris/AP Photo…
(2024-09-01). Including Three Women, Soldiers Abduct Six Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted six citizens, including three women, at dawn on Sunday, from the city of Hebron and the towns of Halhoul to the north and Yatta to the south, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town of Yatta, and violently searched homes, causing damage, …
(2024-09-01). Three Israeli Police Officers Killed Near Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli sources have reported that, early Sunday morning, three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack near Tarqoumia Palestinian city, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. The sources said Palestinian fighters opened fire at an Israeli police vehicle on Route 35 near the Ethna-Tarqoumia junction, near an Israeli military …
(2024-09-01). US Offers to Escort Philippines Ships in South China Sea as Part of New Anti-China Escalation. orinocotribune.com The United States has offered to escort Philippine resupply missions to outposts in the South China Sea, the Philippines says, following claims that China has purportedly been intensifying efforts to obstruct Manila's supply ships in the contested waters. | At a press conference on Thursday, August 29, Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner said his country would only consider accepting the offer if it reached a point when it could no longer be capable of delivering life-saving supplies and its troops were "on the verge of dying." | "We're happy that the US has given us a range of options including that…
(2024-09-01). Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Sabina Shoal for Third Time. news.antiwar.com Chinese and Philippine vessels collided near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on August 31st, marking at least the third collision between the two coast guards near the disputed reef in recent weeks. Sabina Shoal is about 80 miles west of the Philippine island province of Palawan and is claimed by China, the Philippines, …
(2024-09-01). Decoding PM Modi's Ukraine Trip After Russia: India's Message; West's Demands; What's Next. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine in a rare visit on August 23 weeks after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier in July. PM Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Modi clarified India's stand amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. PM Modi told Zelensky that "India is on the side of peace." Modi's diplomatic engagement with both the warring parties reflects India's nuanced approach to international relations, strategic interests, and commitment to peace. In this episode of the South Asia diary, strategic affairs expert Sushant Sareen decodes the outcome of Modi's vi…
(2024-09-01). Suspected drunk driver accused of killing South Jersey—native NHL star, brother is member of U.S. Army National Guard in N.J. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The suspected drunk driver accused of Action News has learned that Higgins, 43, of Woodstown,…
(2024-09-01). Air pollution at Philadelphia's 15th Street subway station 'considerably higher' than EPA standard. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Scientists at the university measured the air quality at the subway station near City Hall in 2022 and recently published their results. Th…
(2024-09-01). Aramark workers at Citizens Bank Park vote to authorize a strike. whyy.org 
(2024-09-01). Talk World Radio: The Even Worse War You Haven't Heard About. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about the war in Sudan. Our guest is Omia Mustafa who goes by Zeirra on social media. She is a 21-year-old with an international relations degree. You …