(2024-09-07). Algeria's aging president expected to win 'fixed' elections. newarab.com 
Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after
(2024-09-07). Algeria's aging president expected to breeze to second term. newarab.com Algerians head to the polls Saturday to cast votes for president and determine who will govern their gas-rich North African nation — five years after
(2024-09-07). Chinese solutions bolster African efforts in eliminating malaria. ecns.cn At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, China announced 10 partnership actions that China would take with Africa to advance modernization, in which malaria treatment is a part of the partnership action for health.
(2024-09-07). Insights丨African scholars laud cooperation between African and Chinese enterprises. ecns.cn Mwangi Wachira, former economist at the World Bank and advisor to the Government of Kenya, and Paul Frimpong, executive director and Senior Research Fellow of the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory, were invited to share their insights on China-Africa cooperation during exclusive interviews with China News Network.
(2024-09-07). PLA Navy hospital Ark Peace ship enhances China-Africa medical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) hospital ship "Ark Peace" is carrying out Mission Harmony-2024 scheduled from mid-June 2024 to mid-January 2025, providing humanitarian medical services to visiting countries.
(2024-09-07). Insights丨Foreign Minister of Senegal: China wants universal wellbeing for all people. ecns.cn "There is a long history of Africa and China supporting each other", said Foreign Minister Yassine Fall of Senegal, the incumbent African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) at the 2024 FOCAC summit.
(2024-09-07). Foreign ministers of the Co-Chairs of FOCAC jointly meet the press. ecns.cn On September 5, 2024, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined by Foreign Minister Yassine Fall of Senegal, the incumbent African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso of the Republic of the Congo, the incoming African co-chair, met and took questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
(2024-09-07). In Numbers: Infrastructure projects highlight China-Africa friendship and cooperation. ecns.cn
(2024-09-07). Insights | China-Africa cooperation won't be disturbed by Western remarks: Chadian business leader. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Service, Ali Adji Mahamat Seid, president of the Chadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that China-Africa cooperation achieves a win-win situation and will not be disturbed by Western remarks.
(2024-09-07). Insights | Chinese assistance projects truly benefit African people: Tanzanian reporter. ecns.cn Kanky Patrice Mwaigomole, a journalist from Tanzania told China News Network during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that, unlike most Western countries, China has helped Africa take big steps ahead and Chinese assistance projects have created a large number of job opportunities for the African people. China has helped Africa a lot, which has truly benefited the African people.
(2024-09-07). (W.E. Talk) Togo seeks to become Africa's Shenzhen through China's assistance: association president. ecns.cn
(2024-09-07). Insights‰∏®Africa-China exchanges get more diversified and bring win-win results. ecns.cn On September 5, during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, Yassine Fall, foreign minister of Senegal, fourth-term African co-chair of FOCAC, told China News Service that the FOCAC meeting means China and African countries including Senegal are diversifying partnerships. The African-China ties have a long history. The relationship between Africa and China is a relationship that is really win-win. (Zhang Nan, Wu Xinru)…
(2024-09-07). Insights | African Representative: China-Africa Cooperation boosts global modernization and prosperity. ecns.cn The 2023 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit concluded on Friday in Beijing. In an exclusive interview with China News Network, Joseph Oliver Mendo'o, executive Director of International Exchange Dept. of China-Africa Business Council, and head of the African Youth Delegation in China, remarked that during the opening ceremony of the FOCAC Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the concept of modernization where "no one should be left behind," stating that only with the modernization of both China and Africa can the world achieve true modernization.
(2024-09-07). (W.E. Talk) From museum experience to green development, China-Africa cooperation bears broad prospects: association president. ecns.cn As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Beijing from September 4 to 6 this year, Xie Yanshen, president of overseas Chinese Association in Togo, shared his observations during his trips to African countries in an exclusive interview with China News Service.
(2024-09-07). Insights | When you understand China's DNA, you wouldn't criticize it: Moroccan business leader. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing. In an interview with China News Network, Mehdi Laraki, president of Morocco Chinese Business Council refutes the narrative of China's "debt trap".
(2024-09-07). UN chief calls for Africa's permanent seat on Security Council. presstv.ir The UN chief has urged African leaders to address the "injustices" faced by the continent.
(2024-09-07). Why are Cape fur seals in South Africa infected with rabies? aljazeera.com It's the world's first significant rabies infection in marine mammals. And it has scientists – and beachgoers – worried.
(2024-09-07). Vice President Alupo hails strong Uganda-China relations. independent.co.ug 
VP Jessica Alupo: Uganda draws valuable lessons from China's modernization path BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Uganda has drawn valuable lessons from China's modernization experience, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. In a written interview with Xinhua for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China, she commended the …
(2024-09-07). Mpox: Africa CDC allocates 2,000 doses of vaccine to Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been offered 2,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine. Currently, Uganda has reported 10 cases of Mpox from different parts of the country. The patients are receiving care at Entebbe, with four having recovered while six are still under monitoring. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health while speaking …
(2024-09-07). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…
(2024-09-07). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org
(2024-09-07). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Algeria votes with President Tebboune expecting easy re-election. presstv.ir Algerians head to voting booths as Abdelmadjid Tebboune eyes an easy re-election as president.
(2024-09-07). Voting under way in Algeria's presidential election. aljazeera.com No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low turnout.
(2024-09-07). In its presidential elections, Algeria prepares for 'business as usual'. aljazeera.com Analysts predict little change from a vote likely to confirm the incumbent.
(2024-09-07). Saturday 9/21: Why Oct. 7 Didn't Change Everything: Gaza Talk w/ Joel Benin PhD, Emeritus Stanford. indybay.org In person: First Presbyterian Church, Outdoor Courtyard, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto | Online via Zoom…
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Tensión política en Francia: Manifestaciones en todo el país contra el nuevo primer ministro. cubadebate.cu Este sábado cientos de miles de franceses participaron en protestas organizadas por el Nuevo Frente Popular (NFP) en rechazo al nombramiento de Michel Barnier como primer ministro por el presidente Emmanuel Macron. Las manifestaciones se llevaron a cabo en cerca de 150 municipios, siendo la plaza de la Bastilla en París uno de los puntos centrales.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Israeli Colonizers Attack Palestinians and Their Property in the Occupied West Bank. imemc.org 
On Friday, illegal Israeli colonizers carried out several attacks against Palestinian citizens and their property in the occupied West Bank. Illegal Israeli colonizers attacked, on Friday, several citizens in the Arab Mleihat community in the Jordan Valley, and occupation forces abducted three Palestinian young men. Media sources said that a group of armed paramilitary settlers …
(2024-09-07). Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with drones, rockets in retaliation. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah says it carried out strikes on multiple Israeli sites in response to the brutal aggression on Gaza and in retaliation for assaults on southern Lebanese regions.
(2024-09-07). Saturday 9/7: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-09-07). US caution Israel that naval forces can't protect them 'forever'. newarab.com 
US officials warned Israel that The comments came amid continued fears of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. | According to Channel 13, a message was sent to Israel informing them that tensions with Hezbollah and Iran need to be reduced at some stage as "the [US] aircraft carriers will not be able to stay in the area…
(2024-09-07). IDF To Invade Lebanon? Israeli Army Chief's Big Hint On Action Against Hezbollah After Rocket Blitz. hindustantimes.com Israeli Army Chief on Sep 6 warned Hezbollah amid near-daily rocket barrage from Lebanon. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said the military is "very focused" on fighting Hezbollah. IDF also claimed to have carried out a drill simulating fighting in Lebanon. Earlier in the day, IDF said it hit several Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon's Aitaroun. Watch for more.
(2024-09-07). Haunted by the rubble: Morocco's quake survivors PTSD struggle. newarab.com 
The earthquake that struck the country a year ago has never stopped here in the Atlas Mountains. | In Ounayen, a village nestled in these mountains, people, buildings, and objects still carry the memories of the death and destruction that hit the area on 8 September 2023, killing more than 2,900 people. | "For me, the quake has never stopped. I still see it and feel it every day," says Omar Ouzart, a villager, sitting outside in the heat in front of his plastic tent. | Omar pulled six members of his family from under the rubble, including his mother and sister. The recollections of their bodies become more mac…
(2024-09-07). Israel using 'starvation campaign' in Gaza: UN expert. presstv.ir A UN expert says Israel is carrying out a "starvation campaign" against Palestinians during its war on Gaza.
(2024-09-07). Tehran Watching? Biden Warns Netanyahu Of Pulling Out Warships From Mideast Amid Iran Attack Delay. hindustantimes.com The U.S. has reportedly warned Israel that its aircraft carriers cannot remain in the region indefinitely. According to the Times of Israel, the U.S. has urged Israel to reduce tensions to avoid extending the military presence of its warships. Meanwhile, Washington has also reportedly opposed the potential dismissal of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, expressing satisfaction with the cooperation they've had with him so far.
(2024-09-07). Libya's coast guard intercepts 64 Europe-bound migrants. newarab.com 
The boat was carrying 64 migrants and was intercepted Friday off the northwestern town of Sirte, according to the town's coast guard unit. | It posted images on Facebook showing dozens of migrants, including at least one woman and a child, upon their return. The coast guard also set the mi…
(2024-09-07). Thursday 9/12: Honoring Leonard Peltier on his 80th Birthday. indybay.org South end of Plaza de César Chávez | Market Street & San Carlos Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-09-07). China launches 10 Geely-03 satellites. ecns.cn China on Friday launched a Long March-6 carrier rocket to place a group of 10 commercial satellites in space."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-07). State child care in Greece and Croatia. indybay.org In Quebec, and elsewhere, parents often prefer the government-subsidized centers for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the higher level of quality compared to the private centers, which aren't subject to the same level of government regulations as the CPEs.
(2024-09-07). Macron Names Right-Wing Prime Minister, 'Turning His Back' On French Voters. pressenza.com 
The president drew criticism for rejecting the candidate put up by the left-of-center coalition that won the most seats in parliamentary elections. | By Edward Carver | French President The decision marks the end of an unprecedented period in which France hasn't had an active gove…
(2024-09-07). Olympians Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat Join Congress Ahead of Haryana Assembly Elections. devdiscourse.com Congress MLA Bishan Lal Saini expressed his joy at receiving a ticket to contest the Radaur assembly seat. He committed to continuing development projects in Radaur and predicted a sweeping victory for Congress. "I am very happy that my name is there in the list (for Haryana Assembly polls). Receiving a ticket is not an easy thing. I got the ticket, and I am very happy. I believe we will win by more seats. We will carry forward the development works in Radaur," Saini said.
(2024-09-07). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…
(2024-09-07). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…
(2024-09-07). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…
(2024-09-07). Hindu student 'mistaken for cow smuggler' shot dead in Haryana. ummid.com A Hindu student in Haryana's Faridabad, identified as Aryan Mishra, has been chased in a car and killed by 'cow vigilantes' who mistook him for a cattle smuggler.
(2024-09-07). No votaremos por el genocidio. workers.org 
La delegación del Partido del Mundo Obrero marchó en la protesta ante la Convención Nacional Demócrata portando una pancarta que decía en parte: ´ °No votaremos por el genocidio! ª. "No votaremos por el genocidio." Chicago, 19 de agosto de 2024. Si los dos únicos candidatos que pueden ganar la presidencia apoyan . . . |
(2024-09-07). Estados Unidos y la guerra digital contra Cuba, una breve historia. cubadebate.cu Hoy 7,5 millones de cubanos (más del 70 por ciento de la población) están conectados a Internet, pero no pueden ver Google Earth, ni usar el sistema de videoconferencia Zoom, ni descargar softwares gratuitos de Microsoft, ni comprar en Amazon, ni adquirir dominios internacionales que parezcan favorecer el turismo hacia la isla, por mencionar algunos de los más de 200 servicios y aplicaciones bloqueados.
(2024-09-07). 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".
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Colaboración de Cuba en la lucha por erradicar el analfabetismo en el mundo (+Fotos). radiohc.cu En su artículo 26 la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos contempla la prerrogativa de cada ciudadano a la educación, un esencial aspecto que está también incluido en la Agenda 2030 y sus Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.
(2024-09-07). Cubanos y dominicanos se unieron en Sinfonía Caribeña (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 sep (RHC) Los prestigiosos artistas de Cuba Amaury Pérez Vidal y Liuba María Hevia, y de República Dominicana Maridalia Hernández y Pavel Núñez, cantaron y encantaron al público que asistió al concierto celebrado en el Teatro Nacional 'Eduardo Brito', de Santo Domingo.
(2024-09-07). Es una lástima que no podamos atacar el Kremlin, afirma Zelenski. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 sep (RHC) El presidente de Ucrania, Volodimir Zelenski expresó este viernes durante el foro internacional Ambrosetti, celebrado en Italia, su pesar porque sus tropas no puedan lanzar ataques contra el Kremlin, residencia oficial del presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, ya que no disponen de armas con suficiente alcance.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-07). Open Letter to the President of Mongolia: Ensure the Arrest of Vladimir Putin. fidh.org
(2024-09-07). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn Decision to Liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-07). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |
(2024-09-07). Unlocking the Full Potential of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. fidh.org How Liberties and other human rights groups want to ensure effective litigation strategies for the coming EU cycle.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights (Charter) is a powerful tool for the protection of rights across the European Union (EU). However, despite its robust framework, implementation is hampered by a lack of transparency and a failure to deploy all available tools. This, coupled with the European Commission's slow and cautious approach, threatens accountability and puts its role (…) | – |
(2024-09-07). UNE: Se pronostica una afectación de 725 MW en el horario pico. cubadebate.cu Las limitaciones en la generación térmica son de 538 MW. Se encuentran fuera de servicio por combustible 49 centrales de generación distribuida, para un total de 540 MW afectado por este concepto. Para el pico se estima la entrada de 9 motores de la patana de Melones con 150 MW y la recuperación de 60 MW que están indisponibles por combustible.
(2024-09-07). Presidente de Cuba felicita a campeón paralímpico Yunier Fernández (+X). radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 sep (Red Web) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó a Yunier Fernández, por su medalla de oro en tenis de mesa, en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Díaz-Canel preside Pleno Extraordinario del PCC en Mayabeque (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 sep (Red Web) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CC-PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabeza este sábado el Pleno Extraordinario de la máxima instancia de dirección política en la provincia de Mayabeque (occidente).
(2024-09-07). UAE and DRC Leaders Discuss New Avenues for Bilateral Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Abu Dhabi, UAE — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on a working visit to explore avenues for bilateral cooperation.
(2024-09-07). Mpox outbreak: Ugandan health experts call for urgent global action. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations have called for urgent action to avert a potential Mpox outbreak. The warning comes amid a severe crisis in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the clade 1b variant of Mpox has infected over 19,000 people and claimed nearly 1,000 lives. The risk to Uganda is …
(2024-09-07). Uganda, DRC officials meet to resolve border boundary dispute. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from Uganda's Ministry of Internal Affairs have held a high-profile meeting with their Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterparts to discuss means of resolving border boundary conflict along eastern Rutshuru territory and the southwestern Ugandan district of Kisoro. Ugandan officials were led by Colonel Naboth Mwesigwa from the Ministry …
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-07). Political Signals from Chicago. indybay.org Harris and Walz advocate continuing the Biden administration's program: Harris embodies the continuity of Democratic policy. She cast the decisive vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, so she is part of the Bidenomics program. Harris is a centrist within the party, but on certain issues, especially gender, abortion and the service economy, she is decidedly progressive.
(2024-09-07). Egyptian MB members 'silenced' during Sisi's Turkey visit. newarab.com 
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's historic "Muslim Brotherhood leaders were clearly ordered to keep silent about Sisi and the visit or else they would face grave consequences," an Egyptian security official told The New Arab on condi…
(2024-09-07). Iran grabs gold, ranks 9th in Computer Olympiad 2024. presstv.ir Iranian students have put on a remarkable performance in the Computer Olympiad 2024 in Egypt and notched up a gold medal, two silvers and one bronze.
(2024-09-07). Egypt reviews results of human development project. tvbrics.com 
This project aims to improve investment in human capital…
(2024-09-07). UAE Leaders Extend National Day Greetings to Eswatini. devdiscourse.com Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 7 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini on the occasion of the nation's National Day.
(2024-09-07). Ethiopia launches major aviation reform programme. tvbrics.com 
This transformation is important for the creation of an internationally competent aviation industry…
(2024-09-07). Why have so many school fires occurred in Kenya? aljazeera.com Arsons targeting schools have caused scores of student deaths in the past two decades.
(2024-09-07). Turkey spy chief visits Libya amid political standoff. newarab.com 
(2024-09-07). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-09-07). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-07). US Seizes Venezuelan Jet Plane Confirming who is the Rogue Nation. dissidentvoice.org The Biden/Harris administration is renewing its attacks on Venezuela. On Monday, September 2, US officials seized a jet plane belonging to the Venezuelan government when it was in the Dominican Republic for servicing, then flew it to Florida. Contrary to a false report in the NY Times, the plane was not "owned by Venezuela's Nicolas …
(2024-09-07). Trump tells Jewish voters Israel would be 'gone' under Harris. newarab.com 
US presidential hopeful Speaking to a crowd of Jewish Republican voters, Trump claimed that a presidency under
(2024-09-07). Cuban ambassador meets with Atlanta activists. workers.org 
Atlanta Alejandro Garcia del Toro, Deputy Chief of the Mission to the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the U.S., and Gabriela Castillo Rodriguez, Second Secretary to the Embassy, made time during a two-day official visit in Atlanta to meet with 40 members of a cross-section of local organizations. . . . |
(2024-09-07). FM Araghchi: Redrawing of boundaries a red line for Iran. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described any threats to territorial integrity of neighboring countries or redrawing of boundaries as a red line for the Islamic Republic.
(2024-09-07). Republican former VP Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris. aljazeera.com Republican stalwart says Donald Trump 'can never be trusted with power again'.
(2024-09-07). Hezbollah targets Israeli military command center with rockets. presstv.ir Hezbollah has launched barrages of Katyusha rockets at an Israeli military command center in the north in retaliation for assaults on southern Lebanese regions.
(2024-09-07). UN says more than 700,000 affected by South Sudan floods. newarab.com 
More than 700,000 people have been impacted by "Floods have caused extensive damage to homes, crops and critical infrastructure, disrupting education and health services and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks," said UN humanitarian agency OCHA in a situation report on Thursday. | It said that…
(2024-09-07). Vinayaka Chathurthi Festivities Sweep South India. devdiscourse.com Vinayaka Chathurthi was marked with religious fervour and gaiety across South India on Saturday, with prominent leaders, including Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, joining the celebrations in various states.
(2024-09-07). Harsh Tyagi and Kavya Gupta Lead East Delhi Riders to Thrilling Victory in DPL T20 Semi-Final. devdiscourse.com East Delhi Riders secured a sensational four-wicket triumph over North Delhi Strikers in a rain-affected semi-final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The late innings heroics of Harsh Tyagi and Kavya Gupta powered East Delhi Riders to victory, setting the stage for a Sunday final against either South Delhi Superstarz or Purani Dilli 6.
(2024-09-07). UN suspects war crimes in Sudan, calls for peacekeeping force. newarab.com 
Both sides in The 19-page report by a UN Fact-Finding Mission, based on 182 interviews with s…
(2024-09-07). Sudan: Hundreds of families flee intense fighting near Khartoum. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: Hundreds of families flee intense fighting near Khartoum | Clashes intensified in recent days around the Hattab military base in Khartoum North suburb | | People fleeing the town of Singa, the capital of Sennar state, arrive in Gedaref in eastern Sudan, 30 June 2024 (AFP) | Hundreds of fa…
(2024-09-07). Tunisia candidate Zammel detained hours after release. newarab.com 
Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel, 43, is one of only two candidates approved by the electoral authority, ISIE, to challenge A court in Manouba, west of Tunis, ordered his temporary release late Thursday aft…
(2024-09-07). Court issues arrest warrant for lawyer Fred Makada. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has ordered police to arrest on sight lawyer Fred Makada, for failure to appear in court despite several summons. He is accused of stealing 1.2 billion shillings from the Busoga Growers Cooperative Union. Makada is jointly charged with three others including John Matovu, Jinja District …
(2024-09-07). MAYIGA: Buganda will help UCDA register coffee farmers. independent.co.ug 
Bulange, Mengo | LOUIS JADWONG | The Prime Minister (Katikkiro) of Buganda Kingdom Charles Peter Mayiga, has said government has no business getting directly involved in managing the coffee sector, and warned of ill-advised plans to phase out the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The Katikkiro told coffee stake holders, led by UCDA, aBi and the private …
(2024-09-07). Fr. Damian Grimes to be laid to rest in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev Fr Damian Grimes, the legendary headteacher of Namasagali College, will be laid to rest in Uganda, the country where he devoted 42 years of his service life. The British Catholic missionary from the Mill Hill order, who passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 93, left a lasting …
(2024-09-07). ICPAU 2024 accountancy award recipients inspire the profession. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Recipients of the 2024 Accountancy Service Awards, organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), have given hope to the profession by upholding ethical values, providing excellent service to clients, and contributing to economic growth. The awards are an annual event, presented during the institute's seminar. On …
(2024-09-07). St Andrew Kaggwa SSS accuse construction company of shoddy works. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rohi Services Limited has been accused of executing shoddy and delayed completion of works at St Andrew Kaggwa Seed Secondary School in Luwero district. In 2023, the Ministry of Education and Sports contracted the company to construct classroom blocks, two science laboratories, an administrative block, toilets, a sports field and …
(2024-09-07). State Minister for Defence Sarah Mateke dead. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Sarah Mateke is dead. According to her close friend Hope Bizimana, Mateke who is also the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Mengo Hospital, where she died on arrival. Mateke was appointed State Minister in …
(2024-09-06). Oppose FBI attack on Black organization. workers.org 
Support for the Uhuru 3 is gaining momentum as their trial in the face of repressive charges begins on Sept. 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The three are Omali Yeshiteli, Chair of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP); Penny Hess, Chair of the African Peoples Solidarity Committee; and Jesse Nevel, . . . |
(2024-09-06). China To Give LDCs, Including 33 African Countries, Zero-Tariff Treatment. popularresistance.org China has decided to give all least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, including 33 countries in Africa, zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Thursday in a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency reported. | This has made China the first major developing country and the first major economy to take such a step. It will help turn China's big market into Africa's big opportunity, Xi said, Xinhua reported. | China will expand market acc…
(2024-09-06). Cuba salutes anniversary of Eswatini's independence. plenglish.com "Cuba congratulates the Eswatini people and government on the 56th anniversary of its independence," the MINREX wrote in a post on X. | "We ratify our willingness to continue expanding and diversifying bilateral and cooperative relations between our countries," added the message, also published on its Facebook profile. | The Kingdom of Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, south, and southeast. | Cuba and Eswatini established diplomatic relations in 1995. All through these years the A…
(2024-09-06). Mpox virus won't thwart South African Defense Expo, organizers vow. plenglish.com Pretoria, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The health situation deriving from Mpox in South Africa will not dampen the enthusiam to hold the Aerospace and Defense Expo and Air Show (AAD), scheduled to begin on the 18th of September, organizers said.
(2024-09-06). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. counterpunch.org 
As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their
(2024-09-06). Minister Gwarube in talks to enhance education sector. sanews.gov.za Minister Gwarube in talks to enhance education sector | Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has held meetings with various international partners to reinforce South Africa's commitment to enhancing the education sector through global collaboration.
In a statement, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) said these discussions which were held at the departmental offices in Pretoria, emphasised the critical role of international partnerships in advancing the country's educational objectives.
Minister Gwarube met with Andreas Schleicher, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OEC…
(2024-09-06). Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million. sanews.gov.za Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million | The National Counterfeit Goods Unit has led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations that has led to the arrest of five people and the seizing of counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million.
In a statement on Thursday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said it along with its crime fighting partners, remain relentless in efforts to disrupt and dislodge illicit trade in counterfeit and contraband goods.
The teams comprised of various internal and external stakeholders that included, among others; SAPS members from various sp…
(2024-09-06). Tourism remains a key driver of the economy. sanews.gov.za Tourism remains a key driver of the economy | The tourism sector remains a key driver of South Africa's economy, says Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu. | Speaking at the recent Tourism Women's Stakeholder Engagement, Sotyu said the Department of Tourism, through its programmes, gives expression to its mandate for inclusive economic growth and to grow the tourism sector. | "It is in this context that government will continue to create a conducive environment for youth, women and people with disabilities in tourism to pursue tourism careers including entrepreneurship. | "The world's fastest growing employment s…
(2024-09-06). Eleven traffic officers arrested for taking bribes on N1 highway. sanews.gov.za Eleven traffic officers arrested for taking bribes on N1 highway | The Road Traffic Management Corporation's (RTMC) Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU), together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested 11 traffic officers in Polokwane, for allegedly taking bribes from bus operators, taxi drivers and motorists travelling on the N1 highway between Polokwane and Musina. | RTMC spokesperson, Simon Zwane, said the suspects, arrested on Friday, were identified after a lengthy investigation. | Zwane said the officers have been under investigation since March 2022, as part of an undercover operation called "
(2024-09-06). Law enforcement commended for R20 million copper recovery. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement commended for R20 million copper recovery | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has commended law enforcement agencies for the arrest of a 59-year-old suspect linked to the theft of copper worth over R20 million. | The stolen copper was recovered this week from a scrapyard on Martin Drive in Queensburgh, south-west of Durban. | Buthelezi said every year, criminal syndicates cause hundreds of millions of rands in damage to public infrastructure that provides essential services, including water, electricity and sanitation. | "These criminals sell t…
(2024-09-06). Police working hard to trace rape suspect targeting learners. sanews.gov.za Police working hard to trace rape suspect targeting learners | The police in Tonga, Mpumalanga, are working hard to trace a rape suspect who targets learners as they travel to school. | Two learners, aged 16 and 17, were reportedly raped by an armed suspect on their way to school at Mzinti on Monday morning. | According to information, the two victims had to attend to an early class when they met the suspect. | Police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said the suspect allegedly took the learners to the nearby bushes at gunpoint then raped them both. They were then allegedly threatened to be killed should they…
(2024-09-06). Mpox no threat to Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo. sanews.gov.za Mpox no threat to Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo | The highly anticipated Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo and Air Show, which takes place from 18-22 September 2024, is under no threat from the mpox outbreak, according to the event organisers. | Mpox has seen a resurgence in South Africa in 2024 after no reported cases in 2023. | As of 18 August 2024, South Africa has recorded 24 cases, including three fatalities. | The country has since logged 19 recoveries, and only two active cases are currently undergoing home isolation. | "While the numbers are low, the re-emergence of mpox underscores the importa…
(2024-09-06). Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafia, says DP Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafia, says DP Mashatile | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken significant steps to deal with construction mafia through a coordinated and multi-disciplinary response to criminal activities. | "Investigative capacity has been established to address extortion and violence at construction sites across the country, with a particular focus on KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and other areas where similar problems have been reported," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. | The Deputy President was engaging Members of Parliament (MPs) in th…
(2024-09-06). Two declarations inked in China to boost construction sector in SA. sanews.gov.za Two declarations inked in China to boost construction sector in SA | South Africa has signed two declarations of intent with the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and ASI Global during the State Visit to China. | South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson was one of the Ministers who joined President Cyril Ramaphosa on his State Visit to China to help achieve the vision of turning South Africa into a construction site, growing the economy and creating thousands of new jobs. | READ |
(2024-09-06). Stop the frame-up! Drop all charges against the Uhuru 3! liberationnews.org 
We demand that all charges against the Uhuru 3 be dropped immediately. No to the new McCarthyism!
(2024-09-06). Two Bedouin Israelis say IDF soldiers beat them while they were driving in West Bank. haaretz.com The two men said that the soldiers stopped them en route to Jerusalem, ordered them out of their car, put their rifles to their heads and beat them with their guns. When they asked to go to a hospital because of their injuries, one of the solders threatened to shoot them if they turned around…
(2024-09-06). Hezbollah Fury Burns Israeli Forces; Iran-Backed Group Unleashes Rockets & Drones At IDF | Watch. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah carried out eight non-stop attacks on the Israeli military, soldiers, positions, and strongholds in northern Israel on September 5. Hezbollah claimed that targets were achieved after Grad rockets and a swarm of assault drones attacked the IDF.
(2024-09-06). A Conversation With a Columbia University Undergraduate. counterpunch.org 
When the subway riders boarded the 1 train at 116th Street on Manhattan's West Side, it was apparent that many riders on this Labor Day were students. The subway car wasn't particularly crowded and one of the people I guessed was a student sat down next to me. We began talking about the difference in
(2024-09-06). Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart and the Pathologies of Mining. dissidentvoice.org Power should only ever be vested carefully, and certainly not in the hands of mining magnate Gina Rinehart, a creature so comically absurd as to warrant immediate dismissal in any respectable commentary. But Australia's richest human being demands to be noticed, given the insensible influence she continues to exert in press and policy circles. Rants …
(2024-09-06). "Beyond Catastrophic": U.N. Issues Dire Warning on Gaza as Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination Drive. democracynow.org 
The United Nations is warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "beyond catastrophic" as more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza did not receive any food rations in August amid Israel's relentless assault. Israel's 11-month campaign has killed more than 15,000 children and enabled the besieged territory's first polio outbreak in a quarter-century. INARA founder Arwa Damon just got back from spending two weeks in Gaza, where the nonprofit currently provides medical and mental healthcare to Palestinian children. "Israel has decimated every single aspect of any sort of i…
(2024-09-06). UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo | Organisers say police will allow protesters to gather from midday before marching to the Israeli embassy | | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags and carry placards on a march through London, during a National Day…
(2024-09-06). Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair. middleeasteye.net 
Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair | Israel's prime minister has a history of using controversial maps in his presentations | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA…
(2024-09-06). Collapsing Empire: RIP US Aircraft Carriers. orinocotribune.com 
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(2024-09-06). Navajo Nation: We Will Block Your Trucks. orinocotribune.com By Cde. Oak — Sep 4, 2024 | On July 30, 2024, mining company Energy Fuel Resources smuggled two trucks carrying uranium ore across the Navajo border and through Navajo land. Navajo President Buu Nygren attempted to stop these trucks with the Navajo Police Force, but the fugitives ultimately escaped. Tribal members in the area are protesting and demanding the mine be shut down. | The Navajo, Havasupai, and Ute Nations are being poisoned. Toxic uranium saturates their land, drinking water, and homes. Southwestern indigenous tribes lived on top of uranium deposits for centuries without issue. They called it lee…
(2024-09-06). The United States and the Digital War Against Cuba, a Brief History. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Miriam Elizalde — Sep 5, 2024 | Only once has the US government publicly admitted that it has been the one blocking Cuba's access to the Internet. In November 2022, the Department of Justice recommended to the Federal Communications Commission the denial of a permit for the island to connect to the submarine cable that interconnects Caribbean countries with the American continent. | The argument was ridiculous. It cited the alleged danger of Cuba's relations with other foreign adversaries, such as China or Russia, which could use the island as a gateway to hack into the US network. | The Arcos-1 netw…
(2024-09-06). President Maduro Reports About Far-Right Opposition's New Destabilization Plan. orinocotribune.com President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, reported that the extreme right is planning a new "diabolical" attack that is being unveiled and is being actively investigated. | During the inauguration of the Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Comprehensive Diagnostic Center in the parish of El Junquito, Libertador municipality of Caracas, on Wednesday, September 4, the president announced that soon there will be more news about the criminal plans. | "You will learn over the next few days [about] the criminal plans that we are, in real time, unveiling, and the criminals that we are capturing. They are fascist, diabolical plans,…
(2024-09-06). Carrier Captain In Combat: What Went On During 7 Months Under Fire Around The Red Sea. twz.com 
We go in-depth with Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill about the Eisenhower's grueling and dangerous deployment that faced a bevy of new tactical realities.
(2024-09-06). Wellington rail workers voting on strike action. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group calls on rail workers to vote in favour of strike action in their pay dispute with Transdev and Hyundai Rotem, but warns that to carry out a real fight, workers must break from the RMTU and establish an independent rank-and-file committee.
(2024-09-06). Does the Ruling Elite Have an Extermination List? thealtworld.com 
Look at the size of Tucker Carlson's audience. It exceeds that of all Demorat politicians combined. | BREAKING: MASSIVE SELLOUT CROWD FOR TUCKER CARLSON IN PHOENIX, AZ — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) Tucker is dangerous to the American gestapo establishment. That is why he and Elon Musk head my list of Americans who are likely to quietly disappear once the Kamala regime has been placed in power. Truth-tellers are dangerous to a tyra…
(2024-09-06). Venezuelan Foreign Minister hails trade growth with Colombia. plenglish.com "Since the normalization of relations between Colombia and Venezuela, trade between the two countries has been steadily growing," the minister said on his Telegram profile. | According to official figures, bilateral trade has grown by 56 percent in 2024. | President Nicolás Maduro highlighted today that by the end of the year exchanges will have reached one billion dollars. | Maduro believes that this commercial achievement reflects the consolidation of economic relations after Caracas and Bogotá decided to normalize their diplomatic ties. | Addressing the 2d Binational Tourism Meeting Venezuela-Colombia, held i…
(2024-09-06). Why Children's Rights Are Critical for Climate Policy and Environmental Activism. counterpunch.org 
The actual cause of the climate crisis is the anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere since the start of the industrial revolution. But the proximate cause—the underlying activity that sparked the climate crisis and the intertwined environmental crises—is how we have built society, starting from when humans are born. Despite the threat of the sixth extinction, ecosystem collapse, air and water
(2024-09-06). A Nation of Debtors: USA. counterpunch.org 
Americans are up to their eyeballs in debt. At a time when the national debt exceeds $35 trillion, U.S. citizens are awash in red ink. They've got medical debt, credit card debt, mortgage debt, educational debt and more. Contrary to the popular bromide that we are a nation of homeowners, we aren't. Only 25 percent
(2024-09-06). J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument. twz.com 
A Boeing 737 carrying Senator J.D. Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate for Vice President, and others, inadvertently intruded into the heart of one of
(2024-09-06). Donald Trump Blasts E Jean Carroll For 'Made Up' Sex Assault Claims | Sex Abuse Verdict | US News. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent 20 minutes narrating and responding to the various sexual harassment allegations made against him in New York on September 6. The former U.S. president addressed the accusations in detail, defending himself while criticizing his accusers. Watch the video for details.
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: Jimmy Carter Awakens To Learn He Outlived Every Single Person In America. theonion.com PLAINS, GA—Opening his eyes to find an empty room eerily devoid of any sounds, former President Jimmy Carter reportedly awoke Friday to learn that he had seemingly outlived every single person in America. "Hello? Is anybody there? Can anyone hear me?" said the 99-year-old in a shouted plea, stumbling through the halls of an abandoned …
(2024-09-06). What Junk Nutrition Science Looks Like. wattsupwiththat.com Thanks to the New York Times, in an article in the EAT section, we have the news that "those who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods were 11 percent more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and 16 percent more likely to develop coronary heart disease during the study period".
(2024-09-06). What to expect in Delaware's state primaries. whyy.org Delaware's most prominent elected official, President Car…
(2024-09-06). Venezuela confirma detención de militar de EE.UU. que entró al país sin documentación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab confirmó este viernes en Caracas, la detención en esa ciudad de un militar estadounidense que entró al país suramericano sin ningún tipo de documentación.
(2024-09-06). Israeli Forces Assault a Young Man Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assaulted a Palestinian young man, on Friday at dawn, when he passed through a flying military roadblock northwest of Ramallah in the central West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces assaulted the young man, Bilal Rabah Dar Atta at a flying military roadblock at the entrance to the village of Shuqba, northwest …
(2024-09-06). Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Pledges $250 Million More for Kyiv Amid Deepening War. democracynow.org 
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced more U.S. aid for Ukraine just days after the country was hit by one of the deadliest airstrikes since Russia's invasion in early 2022. On Tuesday, a pair of Russian missiles struck a military academy and hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 270. "The sense … is that the U.S. is giving Ukraine enough so that it doesn't lose, but not enough so that it can actually make significant and needed gains," says award-winning journalist Arwa Damon, who is in Ukraine providing medical and m…
(2024-09-06). The crisis in Afghanistan is a result of US recklessness. peoplesdispatch.org The third anniversary of the end of the two decades of US war and occupation in Afghanistan coincides with a particularly contentious presidential election year in the US. Both the Democrats and Republicans are busy blaming each other for the fiasco. It is clear that Afghanistan has become yet another embarrassing episode in the long history of US imperial adventures which no one wants to take responsibility for. | Two of the top generals in the US army, Mark Miley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Kenneth McKenzie, former chief of US Central Command, who led the withdrawal from Afghanistan in Au…
(2024-09-06). Taste of Syracuse 2024 Raised Over $22,000 for Local Charities. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — Central New York's biggest food and music festival welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days. While the festival welcomed large crowds, it also raised $22,616.72 for local charities. Two checks were presented on Wednesday, September 4th, within Clinton Square where the festival was held. A check for $11,308.36 was presented to Griffin's Guardians. Another check for $11,308.36 was presented to Paige's Butterfly Run. The money collected for the two charities was a joint effort between two Taste of Syracuse sponsors, The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets. Kinney Drug…
(2024-09-06). Díaz-Canel llama a mayor unidad frente adversidades en provincias de Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel presidió este viernes los plenos extraordinarios de esa organización en Pinar del Río y Artemisa, donde realzó la importancia de permanecer unidos ante las adversidades.
(2024-09-06). Evalúa Díaz-Canel corrección de distorsiones y reimpulso económico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Presidido por Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, comenzó hoy por Pinar del Río la evaluación de la marcha de los resultados de los territorios en función de corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024…
(2024-09-06). Venezuela: 11 People Arrested for Involvement in Electrical System Sabotage. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of the Interior, Justice, and Peace Diosdado Cabello, reported the arrest of 11 people involved in the latest sabotage of the National Electrical System (SEN). | During the transmission of his program Con el Mazo Dando on Wednesday, September 4, Cabello announced that the 11 people arrested for the "On the day of the blackout, people knew that it was María Corina Machado who ordered the…
(2024-09-06). The Political Reversal in Edmundo González's Letter. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Sep 5, 2024 | Edmundo González Urrutia's letter to the attorney general Venezuela contains political elements that signal a possible change in the situation within the Venezuelan opposition and, therefore, in the general conflict scenario. | Amid a disruptive agenda of extreme polarization by the far-right opposition that does not recognize the electoral results of July 28 and wants a coup d'état disguised as "transition," amid an international attempt to issue a Guaidó 2.0 project, and with María Corina Machado's capacity of social traction and mobilization weakened, the letter by former…
(2024-09-06). DR Congo: Investigate Prison Deaths, Sexual Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers at the Makala prison a day after the attempted jailbreak, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 3, 2024. | © 2024 Hardy Bope/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-09-06). Why is Kamala Harris Erasing Palestinians? counterpunch.org 
It's not that the Democrats did not show any concern about Palestinians at the Democratic National Convention. They showed extraordinary concern given the lengths they went to erase them from Kamala's coronation. | Afterwards the Democrats seemed ecstatic that a little genocide didn't disrupt their joy. But there were still plenty of protests and signs of divisions that could pose problems with Harris's path to election especially as student protesters look to reinvigorate the movement.
(2024-09-06). RNC and DNC: Two versions of anti-migrant policies. workers.org 
The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in July, was a blatant display of white supremacy and fascistic demagoguery regarding migrants. The Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago in August with a more inclusive and "progressive" faàßade, nevertheless presented a program that restricted the rights of migrants. RNC and DNC: . . . |
(2024-09-06). Fred Trump III Denounces His Uncle Donald Trump for Saying Disabled People "Should Just Die" democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump's Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III's new memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way, shares fresh insights into the Trump family and acts as a platform to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Fred Trump's own son William has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. He says Donald Trump once told him to abandon William, saying, "He doesn't recognize you. Let…
(2024-09-06). Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks. whyy.org 
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Small business owners and elected officials joined Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar to campaign for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Bristol, Bucks County, Friday. | Speakers touted Harris' "I'm [Democratic U.S. Sen.] Bob C…
(2024-09-06). Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology: Country's digital strategy is in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. tvbrics.com 
These comments were made during a panel discussion on economic transformation and digital innovation opportunities in Indonesia…
(2024-09-06). Ethiopia's pharmaceutical sector generates US$1.5 billion per year in revenue. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia's Minister of Health has emphasised the investment potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector…
(2024-09-06). Houthis Planning Big Attack On Israel? Iran-Backed Group's Boss Drops Big Hint; 'Enemy Will Be…'. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on September 5 took a swipe at Arab nations for not doing enough against Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza and military operations in the occupied West Bank. Al-Houthi said, "Arab countries are simply watching the Zionist regime's crimes against Palestinians, arson attacks on mosques, and desecration of copies of the Holy Quran without taking a clear stance in this regard." He also called for Jihad against the Israeli regime.
(2024-09-06). Nigeria: Protesters Charged with Treason. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators react as Nigerian policemen fire teargas canisters during the End Bad Governance protest in Abuja on August 1, 2024. | © 2024 Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-09-06). "Campus Has Become Unrecognizable": Columbia Prof. Franke Faces Firing After DN Interview on Gaza. pressenza.com Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke last appeared on Democracy Now! in January to discuss an attack on Columbia's campus targeting pro-Palestinian student activists with a foul-smelling liquid that led to multiple hospitalizations. Following her interview, Franke now faces termination after two Columbia professors filed a complaint against her claiming she had created a hostile environment for Israeli students; she also became a target for Republican lawmakers. | Franke joins Democracy Now! to discuss the campaign against her, the ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestine activism at Columbia and more.
(2024-09-06). Macron Protested Over Appointment Of Right-Wing Prime Minister. popularresistance.org French President Emmanuel Macron has finally nominated a new Prime Minister. However, his choice is not someone from the New Popular Front (NFP), the left-progressive alliance that won the most seats in the recent snap election. Instead, Macron opted for Michel Barnier, a conservative former EU official and Brexit negotiator, igniting yet more anger among left and progressive circles in France. | Barnier comes from the ranks of The Republicans, a Gaullist party that garnered approximately 6% of the vote in the recent election. The French president has described him as a choice that will be able to build stability…
(2024-09-06). AMLO's last presidential battle: the House of Representatives approves Morena's Judicial Reform. peoplesdispatch.org The Judicial Reform promoted by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is getting closer to becoming a reality. On Wednesday, September 4, the House of Representatives approved the initiative with 359 votes in favor and 135 against. The ruling MORENA party has a majority in the House thanks to its alliance with the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Ecologist Party of Mexico (PVEM). The Reform will have to be discussed in the next few days by the Senate of the Republic, where two-thirds of the votes are required to approve the Executive's initiative. AMLO's mandate ends on October 1 and has expressed th…
(2024-09-06). The new 'Reagan' film is an ahistorical conservative fairytale. peoplesworld.org 
As the 2024 presidential election draws near, there has been a growing realization that ex-President Donald Trump's second term would be detrimental to working people and the country as a whole. Among those pointing out this danger are increasing numbers of prominent Republicans. Yet, as they condemn Trump, they have begun to wax poetic of …
(2024-09-06). Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it's finalized, delaying relief for millions. nationofchange.org The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.
(2024-09-06). Trump's sentencing in hush money case delayed until after US election. aljazeera.com Trump, the Republican candidate in a tightly contested November presidential race, called the case a 'political attack'.
(2024-09-06). The Red Hour of Miracles: Aimé Césaire's And the Dogs Were Silent. counterpunch.org 
The Haitian revolution was the first victorious anti-colonial war in the so-called New World led by those enslaved by the colonizers. The battle engaged against the slavers and their empires was long and bloody. European kings and European republics fought and lost. In doing so, the latter revealed their colonialist and white supremacist similarities to
(2024-09-06). Republicans defend attacking Biden on hostages despite families' repeated calls for no politics. haaretz.com GOP lawmakers used the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual confab to explicitly blame Biden and Harris for empowering Hamas and failing to do enough to rescue the hostages…
(2024-09-06). How the electorate has changed in key states and what it could mean this election. whyy.org There have been significant population shifts in the last two decades in this country, and that has had a big impact on U.S. politics. | These demographic shifts are, in large measure, the reason why some states, like Ohio and Iowa, are no longer swing states — and why some have come on the map, like Georgia and Arizona. | These demographic shifts have also coincided with shifts within the parties. Republicans have been able to win over larger percentages of whites without college degrees, while Democrats have gained with college-educated white voters and Asian Americans, while also largely maintaining adva…
(2024-09-06). Observadores das eleiàßàµes no Brasil sà£o pagos pelos EUA e por governos europeus. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-09-06). Settlers destroyed their West Bank village, Israel forbids them from rebuilding it. haaretz.com A Palestinian community abandoned its ancestral village in the South Hebron Hills at the start of the war for fear of settler attacks. An Israeli court decision allowed them to return, but settlers have already destroyed most of their homes. Now the military government won't let them rebuild…
(2024-09-06). Israeli Soldier Kills a 13-year-old Girl Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian child on Friday afternoon after illegal colonizers invaded the village of Qaryout, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot the girl, Bana Amjad Bakr, 13, in the chest with live ammunition during a settler invasion and attack on the village. Sources …
(2024-09-06). Israeli Soldiers Shoot a Woman Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian woman, on Thursday night, after invading the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Rami Hamamreh, the director of the Husan Village Council, told WAFA that occupation soldiers stormed the eastern entrance to the village, sparking protests among local Palestinian youths. Hamamreh added that the …
(2024-09-06). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Maharashtra road commuter transport workers walk out for pay rise; Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital workers strike indefinitely; Western Australian and New South Wales child protection workers take action over staffing; Tasmanian nurses and midwives strike…
(2024-09-06). The sand cannot stop. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's note: The Permian Basin is a vast region of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico containing the most productive oil fields in the United States. It has yielded nearly 30 billion barrels of oil and over 75 trillion cubic feet of natural gas since the first commercial well opened in the region in 1921. …
(2024-09-06). Leading politicians, diplomats and economists from the global South gather in Vladivostok. tvbrics.com 
EEF-2024 participants discussed the future of the global economy…
(2024-09-06). Drought affects oil production in Ecuador's Amazon. plenglish.com A statement from the enterprise the low water level in the Napo River has affected the normal supply of fuel in the fields located in that area and "as a consequence of this shortage, wells have been shut down and production has been reduced by some 4,300 barrels of oil per day". | Petroecuador further explained that the weather conditions make it impossible to forecast when the river level will swell to normal, allowing for the recovery of fuel supply. | The abnormal weather pushed to a halt the Esmeraldas refinery, the largest in this South American nation. | On August 15, President Daniel Noboa ordered the Mi…
(2024-09-06). Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival Returns to Southside as Summer Ends and School Year Begins. urbancny.com 
Parade Grand Marshal Bea Gonzalez to lead parade procession from Beauchamp Branch Library to festival venue at Brighton Academy Local heroes to be honored for achievements despite adversity in opening ceremony Event brings published authors and illustrators, including London Ladd, to community, offering free books, resources, and entertainment Syracuse, N.Y. — Light a Candle for Literacy (LACFL) revives Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival, an annual event created to advance reading and writing in Syracuse. Bea Gonzalez, a retired higher education administrator, public servant, and community advocate,…
(2024-09-06). This is what reading looks like: Local authors became live models in a Philadelphia bookstore window. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Instead of celebrating National Read-A-Book Day on Friday by putting books by local writers in the window of Barnes and Noble bookstore in Center City, manager Lynn Rosen thought: Why not put the writers themselves in the window? | "It was a tough sell to my staff," Rosen admitted. "They thought I was crazy. We'll leave that question unanswered as to whether I am or not." | On the other hand, it sounded like a great idea to the writers. All of the two dozen authors Rosen rea…
(2024-09-06). Isaiah Zagar's Magic Gardens takes over a second mosaic space in South Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A second Two stories of a former auto warehouse on Watkins Street, a narrow residential street in South Philly near Snyder Avenue and 10th Street, have been transformed into an immersi…
(2024-09-06). Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission. middleeasteye.net 
Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission | Fact-finding report reveals range of crimes by RSF and Sudanese army, including rape, killings and torture, and calls for arms embargo | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on the occasion of…
(2024-09-06). Low Wage Work Isn't Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too. counterpunch.org 
I've always felt that working in customer-facing jobs is my calling. I'm passionate about making people feel comfortable when they enter a business, be it a retail store or a restaurant. But it was hard to keep that passion when I worked at Dollar General. Like workers at many other big retailers, we were so
(2024-09-06). Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release | Ayachi Zammel's re-arrest comes amid accusations that authorities are manipulating the race in Kais Saied's favour | | Tunisian voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Mnihla district, outside Tunis, during the p…
(2024-09-06). Headlines for September 6, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination; U.N. Warns Gazans Getting No Food in "Beyond Catastrophic" Scenario, Israel Continues Assault on West Bank, Leaves Devastating Scenes After Attacking Jenin and Tulkarm, Georgia Authorities Charge Father of Apalachee High School Mass Shooter, Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax Rate, Proposes Tax Benefits for Small Businesses, DOJ Indicts Russians over Election Subversion Scheme Involving Social Media "Propaganda" Accounts, Activists Demand Justice After Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Is Killed by Her Partner, DRC Finally Gets First Mpox Vaccin…