(2024-10-20). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-20). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-20). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-20). An Abolitionist Approach To Debt. popularresistance.org When individuals cannot meet their basic needs without turning to debt, they face threats to their human dignity. Survival debt — debt that individuals incur to survive and live a life with dignity — is inherently intimidating and degrading. | A person does not have the freedom to obtain a standard of living consistent with human dignity if the only means of acquiring housing, transportation, food, medical care or an education is to incur debt. Many indebted households can barely survive, much less vivir sabroso. Those who incur debt to meet basic needs must work, despite knowing that the fruits of th…
(2024-10-20). 34 Million Seniors In Medicare Advantage Plans Face Rude Awakening. popularresistance.org October 15 marks the first day of open enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans — a time that will deliver chaos and confusion for many of the 34 million seniors who depend on these plans to pay their healthcare bills. It's yet another reminder that Medicare wastes billions of dollars funneling public money to private companies that are primarily driven by profit-seeking. | Last year, more MA members than expected used their benefits to get necessary medical care. One might assume that companies would expect beneficiaries to use health care services. But after years of making outsized profits, the insura…
(2024-10-20). Tribal College Campuses Are Falling Apart. popularresistance.org In the 1970s, Congress committed to funding a higher education system controlled by Indigenous communities. These tribal colleges and universities were intended to serve students who'd been disadvantaged by the nation's history of violence and racism toward Native Americans, including efforts to eradicate their languages and cultures. | But walking through Little Big Horn College in Montana with Emerson Bull Chief, its dean of academics, showed just how far that idea has to go before becoming a reality. Bull Chief dodged signs warning "Keep out!" as he approached sheets of plastic sealing off the campus day care…
(2024-10-20). Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian young man, on Saturday, after he carried out a car-ramming attack at the entrance to the illegal "Ofra" colony, north of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank. Media sources said that the young man, Yousef Ahmed Adnan Taha, 27, a resident of Nablus, was shot dead by …
(2024-10-20). Why do Approved American History Textbooks Contain Missing Links: Part 2. scheerpost.com 
By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be. Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night We study American history for important reasons. We study because it helps us understand how events in the past continue to influence the present. We study because …
(2024-10-20). Upstaged by a parody and outsold by a gut health guide: Boris Johnson's Unleashed gets off to a shaky start. leftfootforward.org 'Clearly, people are more interested in their grub and cartoon penguins than they are in reliving Johnson's political blundering.'
(2024-10-20). Butterfly Conservation has some scarily fun activities for the kids this half term. thecanary.co 
Need some inspiration for half term activities? Embrace spooky season with Butterfly Conservation's top five weird, wild, and wonderful things to do this October half term. 1. Spooky half term activities: carve a butterfly or moth pumpkin Get ready for spooky season by carving a butterfly-or moth-inspired pumpkin as half term activities. Simply head over […] | By
(2024-10-20). No, Laura Kuenssberg's interview with Wes Streeting was not 'BBC bias'. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 20 October, the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg interviewed health secretary Wes Streeting. To many, it was a textbook example of 'BBC bias' in which Kuenssberg asked Streeting the hard questions she never asked the Tories: Sunday morning Wes Streeting trying to provide updates on progress and plans for Healthcare Laura Kuenssberg demanding to know […] | By
(2024-10-20). A bold vision of personalized, data-driven healthcare for all. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's 2024 Individualizing Medicine Conference showcased the latest advancements in precision medicine — from artificial intelligence (AI) tools that help specialists detect cancer during surgery to innovative genomic techniques that experts use to map disease risks. But it was the emerging field of "omics" technologies that took center stage. These pioneering sciences — such as decoding our genes (genomics), uncovering environmental exposures (exposomics) and analyzing the microbes that inhabit our bodies (microbiomics) — are…
(2024-10-20). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains…
(2024-10-20). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is to get vaccinated. Updated vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 are now available. In this Q&A, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, answers some common questions he gets…
(2024-10-20). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-20). Weifang Port certified as China's first zero-carbon emission port. ecns.cn Weifang Port, which is part of Shandong Port Group subsidiary Bohaiwan Port, said it had become China's first zero-carbon emission port, marking a milestone in the country's push toward sustainability and green development.
(2024-10-20). Survey to shed light on declining birthrates. ecns.cn China will carry out a nationwide sample survey covering 30,000 people to comprehensively examine causes of people's reluctance and fear of having children and formulate fertility supportive policies, according to China Population and Development Research Center.
(2024-10-20). Climate Change Weekly #522: EV Owners Have Big Carbon Footprints. wattsupwiththat.com In this issue: | EV Owners Have Big Carbon Footprints | Green Equipment Companies Are Poor Investments…
(2024-10-20). Huracán Oscar continúa ganando en intensidad (+ Cono de trayectoria). cubadebate.cu Durante la tarde el huracán Oscar ha ganado ligeramente en intensidad. Sus vientos máximos sostenidos se incrementaron a 140 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores, por lo que continúa siendo un huracán categoría uno de la escala Saffir-Simpson. Su presión mínima descendió a 987 hectopascal y se desplaza con un rumbo próximo al oeste, con una velocidad de 17 kilómetros por hora.
(2024-10-20). Ukraine releases video allegedly showing North Korean soldiers in Russia. scmp.com The footage is said to show troops sent by Pyongyang standing in line to pick up bags, clothes and Russian uniforms.
(2024-10-20). Israeli airstrikes on camps in central, northern Gaza cause large casualties. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, Palestine | Xinhua | At least 18 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Saturday targeting separate refugee camps in central and northern Gaza, Palestinian sources said. Israeli warplanes bombed a house belonging to the Shana'a family with several missiles without prior warning in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 11 …
(2024-10-20). We won't forget! Let's turn sadness and anger into resistance! indybay.org Call for decentralised commemorative actions 20 years after the death of Sébastien Briat…
(2024-10-20). Update 2: Gaza Day 379: Israeli Bombs Kill 73 Palestinians. imemc.org 
For the 379th straight day on Saturday, October 19, 2024, US-funded Israeli bombardment continued throughout the already devastated Gaza Strip, targeting families, civilians, a hospital and an ambulance in their repeated airstrikes throughout the day and night. |
(2024-10-20). Venezuela's VP Rodríguez: We Are Working to Reduce Exchange Rate Distortions. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, stated that President Maduro's administration is working to reduce the gap between the official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) and the parallel rate with the dollar. | During a meeting with the Federation of Chambers and Associations of Commerce and Production (Fedecámaras) on Thursday, October 17, the vice president said, "This gap is currently an issue, and we are already working, with concrete measures and actions. It is time to perform a surgical operation to reduce this gap." | "This gap creates many distortions, and profiteers use it to…
(2024-10-20). Censorship, War Propaganda And Fascism. popularresistance.org The F-word of the moment is fascism. Establishment pundits, Democratic Party politicians, and corporate media are of one accord and agree that a Donald Trump presidency will bring fascism to the United States. All of them ignore the authoritarian nature of the state that already exists and the actions taken to date which can accurately be described as fascistic. | On October 13, the same day that the Israel Defense Force (IDF) bombed refugees at the Al-Aqsa Hospital and burned patients alive, the U.S. announced it was sending troops to Israel to man the THAAD missile system which will be used in the imminent atta…
(2024-10-20). Egyptian and Iranian officials meet, discuss regional tensions. newarab.com 
According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister site , Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, some of the key issues discussed included Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon and tensions in the Red Sea as well as the prospect of restoring relati…
(2024-10-20). Egypt raises gasoline, diesel prices for third time this year. newarab.com 
Diesel and gasoline prices will increase by between 11% to 17% effective immediately, the government said. | "The state will c…
(2024-10-20). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). Cheptegei and Eyayu Triumph in Thrilling Delhi Half Marathon. devdiscourse.com In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Olympian Joshua Cheptegei and Ethiopia's Alemaddis Eyayu claimed top honors at the Delhi Half Marathon. Cheptegei, clocking in at 59 minutes 46 seconds, secured triumph in the men's race, strategically overtaking early leaders Alex Matata and Nicholas Kipkorir, who completed the podium line-up.
(2024-10-20). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-20). Swati Maliwal Criticizes Kejriwal's Luxurious Living Amidst Delhi Slums. devdiscourse.com Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has raised questions about the residence of the party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, criticizing its opulence while a significant portion of Delhi's population resides in slums. Maliwal highlighted the incongruity of a leader living lavishly, despite previously condemning similar expenditure on official residences.
(2024-10-20). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-20). How Harris and Trump will seek to preserve US dollar hegemony. scmp.com While Democrats and Republicans aim to maintain core US interests, their plans could produce wildly different economic outcomes.
(2024-10-20). Housing Discrimination Is Collective, Cumulative, Continuing. popularresistance.org Some 10 years ago, food delivery service FreshDirect got more than $100 million of incentives to place a warehouse in a populated, poor, largely people of color community in the South Bronx, to bring heavy diesel truck traffic to asthma-inflicted neighborhoods already affected by waste treatment plants and high-traffic highways. | Groups like South Bronx Unite, like Good Jobs for NY, opposed these further health harms to the community, as well as the notion that a handful of insecure, poorly waged jobs could serve as compensation. South Bronx Unites' Mychal Johnson said: "Of course we want jobs, but we should not…
(2024-10-20). Israel filmed illegally using white phosphorus on Lebanese village. skwawkbox.org 
Video taken near UN outposts shows indiscriminate shelling with deadly 'napalm equivalent' — silence from Starmer and Lammy Video from southern Lebanon shows Israel using white phosphorus shells in area bombing of the village of Kfar Shuba, close to at least three UN peacekeeper bases, 4-13, 4/31, 4-32: The footage, released by Turkish news agency …
(2024-10-20). Israeli forces kill 73 in Beit Lahia, raid south of Gaza City. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have bombed residential areas of Beit Lahia, killing at least 73 people, the Gaza government media office has said. | Local sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language service that buildings collapsed while residents were still inside. | Earlier on Saturday, Israeli forces attacked one of the key medical facilities in northern Gaza, the The facility's director, Marwan Sultan, said: "Israeli tanks have completely surrounded the hospital, cut off electricity and shelled the…
(2024-10-20). Malaysia joins Hamas in mourning Yahya Sinwar's death, PM Anwar says. scmp.com 'Malaysia mourns the loss of a warrior and defender of the Palestinian people', the Malaysian prime minister said of the late Hamas chief.
(2024-10-20). Hannah Green Clinches Sixth LPGA Victory at BMW Ladies Championship. devdiscourse.com Australian golfer Hannah Green secured a remarkable victory at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea, shooting a 1-under 71 on Sunday. This win marks her sixth LPGA Tour triumph and third of the season, showcasing her consistent performance throughout the tournament.
(2024-10-20). BRICS urged to enhance its solidarity. ecns.cn Beijing has highlighted the need for BRICS to build on openness and solidarity among the Global South countries, as the Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Tuesday to Thursday.
(2024-10-20). Civilians Reported Killed as Israel Strikes Multiple Buildings in Beirut Suburb. news.antiwar.com There were at least a dozen Israeli airstrikes reported Saturday in Dahieh, a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut. Some of the strikes were reported near the international airport, which is still offering civilian flights for people trying to flee the city, and some damage was reportedly done to the Bahman Hospital. …
(2024-10-20). Combined IMEX 2024 naval drill begins in Iran's southern waters. presstv.ir The combined and joint IONS IMEX 2024 naval exercise has begun in Iran's southern waters, with participation of various units from several member states and observers.
(2024-10-20). Western nations urge Sudan warring sides to let in aid. newarab.com 
(2024-10-20). 'A decade later, the strategy is the same, the PM is unchanged, and the hostages are still in Gaza'. haaretz.com Aviram Shaul, whose brother Oron has been held by Hamas in Gaza since he was killed death in 2014, says he's accustomed to hearing reasons why a deal can't happen, but never why it can. He stresses, 'No strategic asset is more important than the hostages'…
(2024-10-20). Fairer than IMF: Academic hails BRICS bank NDB. ummid.com BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is a fairer monetary system than IMF and it provides equitable opportunities, a top Zimbabwean academics said.
(2024-10-19). Health activists picket against high cost of nutritious food on World Food Day. peoplesdispatch.org On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. | While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices of nutritious food have placed it beyond the reach of millions, forcing many to resort to cheaper, ultra-processed foods," they said. Ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to a long list of non-communicable diseases, including cancer and d…
(2024-10-19). Teams, time: South Africa vs New Zealand — Women's T20 World Cup final. aljazeera.com There will be a new name on the Women's T20 World Cup as the Proteas and the White Ferns vie to become 2024 champions.
(2024-10-19). Imperialism and Africa. orinocotribune.com It is an irony of history that coercion, which is so effective that it can afford to be silent, is scarcely recognised as such; it is only on occasions when its effectiveness is diminished to a point where it has to come out in the ugliest of colours that its reality begins to strike us. The deafening silence about imperialism … is thus a reflection of the extraordinary strength and vigour it is displaying at present. | Prabhat Patnaik, 'Whatever Has Happened to Imperialism?' This 50th anniversary is…
(2024-10-19). Celebrating a life of service and leadership. sanews.gov.za Celebrating a life of service and leadership | President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the late former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for being a man of great stature who never lost his ability to connect with people from all walks of life., , The President delivered a poignant eulogy at the Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of Mboweni at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, remembered for his immense contributions to South Africa's economic and political landscape, was honoured by dignitaries, colleagues, and citizens alike for his unwavering service to the country and his ability…
(2024-10-19). Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer. sanews.gov.za Dr Tito Mboweni remembered as a trailblazer | President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni as a man who understood the assignment, describing him as a trailblazer who has left an enduring legacy in South Africa's public and economic spheres., , The President delivered the eulogy at Mboweni's Special Official Funeral Category 2 at the Nkowankowa stadium in Limpopo on Saturday., , Mboweni, who was the first Labour Minister in democratic South Africa passed away last week following a short illness at the age of 65., , He was fondly known by names like Comrade Tito, Uncle Tit…
(2024-10-19). European Union set back in Western Sahara. iacenter.org By Carlos Lopes Pereira October 18, 2024 Polisario Front has led the struggle for sovereignty in Western Sahara. The author writes about Africa for Avante, newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, where this article was published on Oct. 10, 2024. Translation: John Catalinotto. African media reported that the United Nations special envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met a few days ago with the authorities of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). The diplomat's trip to the Sahrawi refugee camps is part of the U.N.'s efforts to relaunch the peace process in Western Sahara, blocked by the occup…
(2024-10-19). Reflecting on Dr Tito Mboweni's life. sanews.gov.za Reflecting on Dr Tito Mboweni's life | Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind., , "What I will miss most about my father isn't just his humour or resilience, it's the small moments. The way he could listen, really listen when you needed to talk and the way his presence could fill a room with warmth., , "He made people feel seen and valued no matter who they were or what they were going through. He had a way of simplifying life's complexities [and] reminding us that at the end o…
(2024-10-19). China, EU, Africa seek green cooperation using bamboo instead of plastic. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the International Bamboo and Rattan …
(2024-10-19). Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro scoop tourism awards. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | The World Travel Awards (WTA) has, for the sixth time in a row, crowned Tanzania's Serengeti National Park as Africa's leading national park in 2024, the Tanzania National Parks said in a statement on Saturday. In addition, the statement said WTA will also declare Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, …
(2024-10-19). Ukraine's "Victory Plan" Implies NATO Intervention. thealtworld.com 
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for October 20, 2024… | Ukraine unveils its "victory plan," including membership in NATO, additional weapons, and all restrictions on their use lifted; | Ukraine has also warned that it will pursue nuclear weapons if NATO membership is not granted; | No aspect of the "victory plan," or the pursuit of nuclear weapons acknowledges the disparity between Ukraine, its Western sponsors and Russia in terms of military industrial capacity or trained manpower; | Western-Ukrainian escalation with Russia at this juncture risks forcing a greater imperative for Russia in expanding the sc…
(2024-10-19). Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare amount to crime against humanity, UN inquiry warns. mronline.org 
A new UN report confirms that Israel's targeting of Gaza's healthcare amounts to crime of extermination, as hospitals in Palestine and Lebanon continue to face relentless attacks.
(2024-10-19). G7 backs Ukraine NATO bid, raises concerns over UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Italian defence minister warns global security framework is increasingly precarious due to competing world visions.
(2024-10-19). The Apprentice: From the McCarthyism of Roy Cohn to the fascism of Donald Trump. wsws.org The film, buoyed by an excellent cast, including an exceptional performance from Jeremy Strong as right-wing lawyer and Trump mentor Roy Cohn, highlights the continuity between 1950s McCarthyism and today's emerging fascist movement led by Cohn's protégé.
(2024-10-19). Healthcare workers at dialysis clinics across California wage six-day strike. wsws.org The SEIU-UHW is attempting to limit the ULP strike to non-wage demands, while keeping workers on the job without a contract despite unionizing since 2022.
(2024-10-19). Student Voters Lean Left — So the Right Is Making It Harder for Them to Vote. truthout.org For more than a decade, GOP state legislators have sought to make it harder for students — a group that by and large leans left — to vote. In 2012, Republicans in North Carolina eliminated the ability of 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote so that they would be automatically able to cast their ballots upon turning 18. The following year, Ohio Republicans sought to penalize… |
(2024-10-19). Homenaje a José Martí en la ciudad peruana de Arequipa. radiohc.cu Lima, 19 oct (RHC) El Héroe Nacional de Cuba José Martí fue objeto este sábado de un homenaje en la sureña ciudad peruana de Arequipa, como parte de la visita del primer secretario de la Embajada de la isla, Carlos Portela.
(2024-10-19). Venezuela's National Assembly Designates Conrado Pérez as New Rector of Electoral Authority. orinocotribune.com 
The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed Conrado Pérez as a new rector of the National Electoral Council (CNE) after the impeachment of former rector Juan Carlos Delpino. | In a regular session on Thursday, October 17, the National Assembly dismissed Delpino in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of the Organic Law of the Electoral Power, and gave permission to the Public Ministry to immediately start a thorough investigation for his alleged participation in the commission of multiple crimes, including flagrant violation of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, electoral fraud, conspiracy,…
(2024-10-19). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Not So Fast, Fashion. levernews.com Good things are happening! The Feds want to charge you just two bucks for lots of meds, the Northwest's biggest natural gas supplier gets sued over climate change, rural hospitals buck a troubling trend, and fast fashion has to slow down its waste. Easy Pills To Swallow: The U.S. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(2024-10-19). Fact check: Can Trump use a 1798 law to carry out mass deportations? aljazeera.com The law has been used three times in history – but only when the United States has been at war with a foreign nation.
(2024-10-19). COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic? aljazeera.com About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.
(2024-10-19). Weifang Port certified as China's first zero-carbon emission port. ecns.cn Weifang Port, which is part of Shandong Port Group subsidiary Bohaiwan Port, said it had become China's first zero-carbon emission port, marking a milestone in the country's push toward sustainability and green development.
(2024-10-19). Survey to shed light on declining birthrates. ecns.cn China will carry out a nationwide sample survey covering 30,000 people to comprehensively examine causes of people's reluctance and fear of having children and formulate fertility supportive policies, according to China Population and Development Research Center.
(2024-10-19). Warming Climate Powers Canadian Agriculture. wattsupwiththat.com Canadian farmers are thankful for the longer growing season and the greater abundance of atmospheric carbon dioxide that better feeds plants. So should the rest of us. After all, Earth is nearing the end of its current interglacial period and the resurrection of mile-thick glaciers in coming millennia, according to the pattern of geological history.
(2024-10-19). One killed, 10 wounded as over 180 Hezbollah rockets fired at northern Israel. haaretz.com The man was killed by a fragment of an interception missile while he sat in his car on the side of the road, as rockets landed in several parts of northern Israel…
(2024-10-19). Two Storms Brew: Oscar and Nadine Threaten Caribbean and Central America. devdiscourse.com In a weekend weather update, Hurricane Oscar formed off the coast of the Bahamas, prompting a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas, as well as a watch for parts of Cuba, including Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas provinces.
(2024-10-19). Con servicio 15 circuitos de La Habana, informa Empresa Eléctrica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 oct (RHC) El Despacho Provincial de Carga de la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana anunció este sábado que al finalizar la mañana se encuentran con servicio 15 circuitos de la ciudad.
(2024-10-19). Eleccciones en EEUU, conteo regresivo. cubadebate.cu Las elecciones de Estados Unidos en 2024 están en un periodo de conteo regresivo en el que nadie puede predecir predecir el futuro, especialmente cuando parece que será la más reñida de las últimas décadas. La carrera entre la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y el expresidente Donald Trump está empatada.
(2024-10-19). Desde Bolivia expresan solidaridad a Cuba por tema energético. radiohc.cu Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 19 oct (RHC) El Movimiento Boliviano de Solidaridad con Cuba-Santa Cruz expresó este sábado su apoyo al país caribeño a propósito de las dificultades con su Sistema Electroenergético.
(2024-10-19). Se forma la tormenta tropical Oscar al norte de República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu En las próximas 12 a 24 horas esta tormenta tropical continuará con un rumbo próximo al oeste, ganando algo más en organización e intensidad. Este sistema transitará sobre los mares al norte de República Dominicana, Haití y las Bahamas orientales, aproximándose a la región oriental de Cuba a partir de mañana domingo, donde comenzará a disminuir paulatinamente su velocidad de traslación.
(2024-10-19). Sustituyen al gobernador de Las Tunas y a su vicegobernador. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con la solicitud de renuncia presentada por el compañero Jaime Ernesto Chiang Vega al cargo de Gobernador de la provincia de Las Tunas, al reconocer errores cometidos en el ejercicio de su responsabilidad, el Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez, haciendo uso de las facultades a él conferidas, aprobó el cese en sus funciones.
(2024-10-19). Cuba en alerta temprana por tormenta tropical Oscar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 oct (RHC) El Estado Mayor de la Defensa Civil (DC) de Cuba emitió este sábado una alerta temprana tras la formación de la tormenta tropical Oscar, decimoquinta de la actual temporada ciclónica.
(2024-10-19). Cardenal peruano defiende derecho a la protesta y llama a unidad. radiohc.cu Lima, 19 oct (RHC) El nuevo cardenal de Perú, Carlos Castillo, defendió este sábado el derecho a la protesta contra la injusticia, como expresión de la dignidad humana.
(2024-10-19). Defensa Civil emite aviso de alerta temprana tras formación de tormenta tropical Oscar. cubadebate.cu Se orienta a la población mantenerse atenta a las informaciones del Instituto de Meteorología y la Defensa Civil, a través de los medios de comunicación y los perfiles oficiales de las redes sociales, cumplir disciplinadamente las indicaciones impartidas por las autoridades locales y las normas de conducta previstas para evitar pérdidas de vidas humanas.
(2024-10-19). Putin calls Zelensky's comments on nuclear arms for Ukraine 'dangerous provocation'. scmp.com The Ukrainian leader has clarified that what he wants is Nato membership, which is 'better than any kind of weapon'.
(2024-10-19). Israel at war, day 379: IDF asks Israelis to stop spreading rumors of hostages' rescue. haaretz.com A man killed in north Israel following rocket barrage from Lebanon ‚ñ IDF: Drone launched from Lebanon hit home in central Israeli city of Caesarea, causing no casualties ‚ñ Netanyahu's office claims drone targeted the PM's private residence in the city ‚ñ Israel drops leaflets over south Gaza bearing photo of Sinwar's body with the message 'Hamas will no longer rule Gaza,' residents tell Reuters ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 379 days into the war…
(2024-10-19). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge US dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the US dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-19). Update: Gaza Day 379: Israeli Bombing Kills Family In Central Gaza. imemc.org For the 379th straight day on Saturday, October 19, 2024, US-funded Israeli bombardment continued throughout the already devastated Gaza Strip. Eleven family members were killed and others were injured in the early morning pre-dawn hours on Saturday when the Israeli occupation forces bombed a home in Al-Maghazi camp in the central Gaza Strip. Update:…
(2024-10-19). Video: Child Killed, Many Injured In Israeli Artillery Shelling In Central Gaza. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, a Palestinian child was killed and others injured in Israeli artillery shelling west of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, the wounded child could be seen pleading for helo while several Palestinians tried to reach him before the army targeted them too. Local sources reported that Israeli artillery fired several shells west …
(2024-10-19). "Turkistan" or "Central Asia"? uwidata.com Türkiye's Ministry of National Education has decided to replace the term "Central Asia" with "Turkistan" in school textbooks. The ministry justified its decision by stating the goal of raising future generations with a sense of Turkish identity, national consciousness and patriotism. | So, what is the purpose? Why now? How will nations and states in Asia respond to this? What impact will it have on the Turkic states? | UWI author, historian and political scientist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek provided an evaluation. | When making such terminological changes, it is important to think the issue t…
(2024-10-19). The FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Program Has a New Target: Animal Rights Activists. theintercept.com 
On a chilly, early morning in January 2019, a group of animal rights activists descended upon a poultry farm in central Texas. Donning plastic gloves, medical masks, hazmat suits, and T-shirts emblazoned with "Meat the Victims," they slipped through the unlocked door of a massive, windowless barn. | Inside, they found 27,000 chicks densely packed across the floor, like "just a sea of yellow," recalled Sarah Weldon, one of the activists. "There were a lot of chicks that were already deceased, in various stages of decomposition," she said. "Some were so deformed you couldn't even tell they used to be baby chicks…
(2024-10-19). "Turkistan" or "Central Asia"? unitedworldint.com Implications of a change in school text books. Türkiye's Ministry of National Education has decided to replace the term "Central Asia" with "Turkistan" in school textbooks. The ministry justified its decision by stating the goal of raising future generations with a sense of Turkish identity, national consciousness and patriotism. So, what is the purpose? Why …
(2024-10-19). Neuville's Championship Dreams Dashed in Central Europe. devdiscourse.com Thierry Neuville's aspirations to clinch his first world rally championship took a hit on Sunday after the Hyundai driver completed the penultimate day of the Central European rally in fourth position. Neuville, who had led overnight, saw his hopes slip after two significant off-road mishaps.
(2024-10-19). Presidente Díaz-Canel chequea restablecimiento de sistema eléctrico en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 oct (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel chequeó, hace unas horas, las labores que se realizan para restablecer el sistema eléctrico nacional, frente a la contingencia energética que enfrenta la isla.
(2024-10-19). Sistema eléctrico nacional de Cuba continúa restauración gradual. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 oct (RHC) El Ministerio de Energía y Minas de Cuba informó este sábado que se prevé incrementar la generación eléctrica con la entrada al sistema de termoeléctricas, centrales flotantes y motores.
(2024-10-19). Anticipating Escalation: Neutralizing Swarming's Armed Front. popularresistance.org In her effort to readjust the agenda of regime change and in the face of a clear mood of demobilization within her ranks, María Corina Machado has decided to publicly incorporate the concept of "swarming" into her narrative. | This decision reflects the consolidation of a path that goes beyond what is attempted to be presented as "peaceful protest" by proposing a more aggressive form of confrontation, embedded in the scope of military operations, while using the discourse on human rights to counteract the possible limitations suffered by the violent actions that the far right hopes to set in motion.
(2024-10-19). Lessons From The Tulane And Loyola Encampments For Gaza. popularresistance.org Baton Rouge, LA — On October 9, Louisiana State University's Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) held a panel on the Tulane and Loyola University encampments for Gaza as part of their October 7 Week of Rage. LSU SDS invited members of Tulane and Loyola SDS and a member of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) from New Orleans. They highlighted their wins and explored lessons learned from planning and implementing the encampment. | Last spring, the National Students for a Democratic Society put out a call for campuses across the country to enact encampments for Gaza on their universities' lawns to e…
(2024-10-19). Why Kamala Harris Could Fail to Win Black Voters. thealtworld.com The Harris-Walz campaign recently unveiled its "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," to court Black men voters at a time when the Democrats are losing their support. "The agenda does not reflect the needs of the Black community," says Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Research at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle. | Grandpre argues that this and the DNC's other superficial attempts to win over Black voters will ultimately fail. "Given the conditions in our communities, it's hard for working-class Black people to connect with what the Democratic Party is offering." | Kamala Harris's 'Opportunity Agenda for Black Men' is…
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). Ralph Nader: Last Clear Chances for November. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org Wouldn't you think the Republican Party, that is as gung-ho for Empire and Genocide as the Democratic Party, but domestically is blatantly open about its policies against women, children, workers, the environment, climate crisis, public lands, public education and fair share taxes for the wealthy would be easy to defeat? …
(2024-10-19). High-Stakes Showdown: Harris and Trump Ignite the Campaign Trail. devdiscourse.com In a heated race to the White House, Democratic contender Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are aggressively campaigning across critical swing states with only 17 days left before the election. Both candidates are almost evenly matched in these pivotal regions.
(2024-10-19). Egypt and China consider joint investments in Suez Canal Economic Zone. tvbrics.com 
A delegation from Jiangsu has arrived for talks at the New Administrative Capital…
(2024-10-19). Ethiopia launches project aimed at converting public health facilities to renewable energy sources. tvbrics.com 
More than 300 hospitals will participate in the project…
(2024-10-19). The Gaza Technocracy Incubator & The Global Resistance Last Stand. thealtworld.com The Last American Vagabond and Vanessa Beeley | The Last American Vagabond: | Joining me today is independent investigative journalist, Vanessa Beeley, here to discuss the growing world-war dynamic in the Middle East and the ongoing genocide in Gaza that is now being recreated in Lebanon with little to no push back by the supposed "rules-based international order". We also discuss how the global technocratic elitists are using Gaza as a testbed for artificial intelligence — fine tuning for future military use on a mass scale, as well as domestic control structures — and how the rising global resistanc…
(2024-10-19). 'The Commune Is Nothing New Here': The Rio Cataniapo Commune. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina Las Pavas inhabitants in the Cataniapo River. (Rome Arrieche) A socialist commune in the Venezuelan Amazon draws inspiration from the collective practices of its Indigenous members. Early in the last decade a set of communities along the Cataniapo River started to organize themselves to protect the river's ecosystem and bolster their…
(2024-10-19). Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition officials before election protests. aljazeera.com Podemos party's lawyer Elvino Dias and party representative Paulo Guambe killed before protests against disputed vote.
(2024-10-19). AES interrupts a $50b shakedown in the Sahel. mronline.org 
The Alliance of Sahel States has already begun to change the conditions of the people in the region for the better. Bold actions, including the expulsion of exploitative mining contracts, put these nations in a better position to achieve and protect their national sovereignty.
(2024-10-19). 'We'll never forget': Town grieves after deadly Nigeria fuel tanker blast. aljazeera.com Survivors and relatives try to find peace after 170 mostly young people died after a tanker exploded in Jigawa State.
(2024-10-19). Trump Threatens to Defund Schools for Teaching US History. truthout.org Education advocates implored voters to take Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's latest comments on public schools on Friday seriously after his appearance on the Fox News morning show "Fox & Friends," where he explained how he would punish schools that teach students accurate U.S. history, including about slavery and racism in the country. Trump was asked by a viewer who called… |
(2024-10-19). In a close presidential race, Trump is strategically ambiguous on abortion. aljazeera.com Experts say the Republican candidate is trying to obscure his stance on abortion to bolster his support among women.
(2024-10-19). Resetting BRICS for the South Slavs, New Europe and the World. orinocotribune.com By Batko MIlacic — Oct 17, 2024 | On October 22, in the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, located less than five hours along the M-12 "Vostok" highway from Moscow, the 16th Kazan BRICS summit opens — an association of 10 countries of a new geopolitical format, ahead of all the slow-moving Western alliances that has fallen into recession or stagnation. | Already, Kazan is fully ready to host the leaders of more than 33 countries participating in the BRICS summit in a year when Russia is the chairman of the association of leaders of the multipolar world. The Moscow Kremlin noted that Kazan is…
(2024-10-19). Resetting BRICS for the South Slavs, New Europe and the World. orinocotribune.com By Batko MIlacic — Oct 17, 2024 | On October 22, in the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, located less than five hours along the M-12 "Vostok" highway from Moscow, the 16th Kazan BRICS summit opens — an association of 10 countries of a new geopolitical format, ahead of all the slow-moving Western alliances that has fallen into recession or stagnation. | Already, Kazan is fully ready to host the leaders of more than 33 countries participating in the BRICS summit in a year when Russia is the chairman of the association of leaders of the multipolar world. The Moscow Kremlin noted that Kazan is…
(2024-10-19). Campaign Fever: Harris and Trump Rally in Key States. devdiscourse.com Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are ramping up their campaigns across critical states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, as early voting is officially underway.
(2024-10-19). Kamala Harris takes aim at 'exhausted' Donald Trump after he cancels string of interviews. scmp.com The Democrat is hoping to put a spotlight on her Republican rival's energy level, health and fitness for the job of US president.
(2024-10-19). US Begins Another Military Exercise With Allies Near Taiwan Strait. popularresistance.org The armed forces of the United States, the Philippines, and several of their allies started a massive military exercise in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 15, amidst growing concerns of rising external intervention and possibility of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. | The joint military drill named Kamandang will continue until October 25. It will involve over 2,300 armed personnel, mostly from the US and the Philippines, with their allies Japan, South Korea, Australia and Britain contributing smaller numbers. It coincides with a massive naval exercise involving the same set of countries at northern Luzon…
(2024-10-19). Mutual Aid And Mosh Pits. popularresistance.org Chicago‚Äâ—‚ÄâOn the Fourth of July, a group of punks and appreciators gather around the canal on the South Side for a mutual aid benefit show. They're raising funds for Comedor Comunitario ("Community Dining Room"), a weekly Tuesday dinner run by Venezuelan migrants at a community church. | With keffiyehs and Palestinian flags throughout the space, curious holiday revelers watched from their passing boats as folks slammed to the bands Hide and Stress Positions, their lyrics decrying American settler-colonialism and nationalism in a defiant take on the holiday. | All told,…
(2024-10-19). Soldiers Shoot Two Palestinians Near Nablus, Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, one near Nablus in the northern West Bank and another near the occupied city of Jerusalem. Occupation forces shot a young man, on Saturday afternoon, after storming the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation …
(2024-10-19). Tensions Escalate: Israeli and Hezbollah Strikes Intensify Amid Gaza Conflict. devdiscourse.com Beirut's southern suburbs endured fierce Israeli strikes on Saturday, coinciding with Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel. A specific drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday residence, according to his spokesman. Simultaneously, Israeli operations in Gaza, against Hamas, reportedly resulted in over 30 fatalities, according to local health officials.
(2024-10-19). US rail maintenance of way workers reject contract at CSX, while union apparatus rejects direct elections of top officials. wsws.org A contract at Norfolk Southern was ratified on low turnout, showing none of the recent rail contracts have any significant support among the rank and file.
(2024-10-19). Israeli Forces Abduct Dozens, Including Children, In Jabalia. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, Israeli forces abducted dozens of citizens, including children, after besieging and invading several schools housing displaced families in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip. Media sources reported that the Israeli forces, which stormed several displacement centers, separated males from females and abducted males over the age of 12 while forcing women to move south. …
(2024-10-19). BRICS urged to enhance its solidarity. ecns.cn Beijing has highlighted the need for BRICS to build on openness and solidarity among the Global South countries, as the Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Tuesday to Thursday.
(2024-10-19). SATIRE: 30% Of Border Patrol Cameras Broken. theonion.com 
Nearly one third of the cameras in the Border Patrol's primary surveillance system along the southern U.S. border are not working, with an internal memo blaming outdated equipment and repair issues. What do you think?
(2024-10-19). Joint Naval Drill Kicks Off South of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A joint naval war game among a number of members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) got underway in Iran's southern waters on Saturday.
(2024-10-19). Is Sudan's army regaining ground lost in the civil war? aljazeera.com Sudan's army has launched a sweeping offensive to retake some major cities, but will it succeed?
(2024-10-19). Bunyoro clan leaders' meeting postponed due to Omukama Iguru's illness. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom clan leaders' meeting, initially scheduled for today (Saturday), has been postponed due to the declining health of Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, the Omukama (King) of Bunyoro. The meeting, called by Eng. Fred Mugenyi Rucunya, the Okwiri (Chief Prince) of the Babiito ruling clan, …
(2024-10-19). Gambling Addiction Among Ugandan Players: Can Self-Exclusion Help? independent.co.ug 
Uganda is one of the "fresh" places with a massively growing gaming market. And even though it comes with some regulations regarding gaming and betting, they are still not entirely developed and in some aspects are also weak. That's the very reason why there is an urgent necessity for alternative gambling balancing tools …
(2024-10-19). Joshua Cheptegei to run New Delhi half marathon. independent.co.ug 
New Delhi, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei will participate in the New Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, October 19th, in India. Cheptegei, who recently finished second in the Dam tot Dam 10-mile race late last month, expressed his interest in the half marathon as part of his ongoing journey towards a marathon …
(2024-10-19). KCCA: New traffic signals to reduce congestion in the city. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Traffic Police are optimistic that the new traffic signals replacing city roundabouts under construction will significantly reduce heavy traffic congestion in the city center. Daniel Nuwabine, KCCA Spokesperson, told Uganda Radio Network that the ongoing infrastructure upgrade, which involves replacing five major …
(2024-10-19). Monkey Pox: Low funding worries MoH. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only seventeen of the fifty-seven donor organizations that the government had anticipated would support efforts to halt transmission of the Monkey Pox virus had either pledged or confirmed support by Monday. Christabel Abewe, a Technical Officer in charge of Health Financing at the World Health Organization revealed that only nine …