(2024-10-06). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). People join rallies across world to condemn Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian rallies have taken place in major cities worldwide, including the US, the UK, and other European nations, and countries such as South Africa, the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
(2024-10-06). Tunisia votes with Saied set for re-election. newarab.com 
Tunisia holds a presidential election Sunday with Three years after a sweeping power grab by Saied, the election is seen as a closing chapter in Tunisia's experiment with democracy. | The North African country had prided itself for more than a decade for being the birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings against dictatorship. | Polling stations open at 8: 00 am (0700 GMT) and close at…
(2024-10-06). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation evades contradictions at the end of the Belt and Road: Chinese investment, finance and trade controversies in Southern Africa. cadtm.org
(2024-10-06). Ethiopian state media journalist detained at unknown location. bbc.com
(2024-10-06). The African perspective on French imperialist policy in Africa. unitedworldint.com 
France's colonial legacy in Africa is a somber reminder of the brutalities of empire. By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu Colonialism is not satisfied merely with holding a people in its grip and emptying the native's brain of all form and content. Frantz Fanon (The Wretched of the Earth) French legacy in West Africa (The Wretched of …
(2024-10-06). 778 newly qualified Constables add boots on the ground. sanews.gov.za 778 newly qualified Constables add boots on the ground | Deputy Minister of Police, Polly Boshielo, on Friday addressed 778 newly qualified Constables at the Bhisho South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy, as the police held six parallel passing out parades across the country. | The other parades were held at Bishop Lavis Academy in the Western Cape, Mankwe Academy in the North West, Moloto Academy in Mpumalanga and Graaff Reinet and Mthatha academies in the Eastern Cape. | The Eastern Cape province received a total 274 new Constables to bolster its crime fighting initiatives. | Provincial Commissioner, Lie…
(2024-10-06). Putin Fan In African Nation Issues Ultimatum To America: 'Apologise Or Leave The Nation' | Uganda. hindustantimes.com Uganda's military chief on Oct 4 asked U.S. Ambassador William Popp to apologize. Muhoozi Kainerugaba asked Popp to apologize to the Ugandan president or leave the nation. Popp became U.S. envoy to Uganda in Sep 2023 & since then there has been a rise in sanctions. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). 'Most violent night': Massive Israeli bombardments shake Lebanon's capital. aljazeera.com Lebanese media say Israeli forces carried out more than 30 air raids overnight across Beirut's southern suburbs.
(2024-10-06). Very violent Israeli strikes pound Beirut's southern suburbs. newarab.com 
More than two dozen Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them very violent, with explosions heard for over two hours in one of the most intense barrages yet. | "Israeli enemy warplanes carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Choueifat" area, with ambulances rushing to the site, Lebanon's National News Agency said at the beginning of the attacks. | Explosions were heard for miles across the city and beyond. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from targeted areas, which included Burj al Barajneh, Haret Hreik, and Ghobeiry.
(2024-10-06). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-06). As IDF Busy In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fury Sparks Panic In North Israel; Cars, Homes Damaged, 3 Injured. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's fresh rocket assault on Israel left three people lightly injured on Oct 5. As per police & medics, a Hezbollah rocket hit the northern arab village of Deir al-Asad. Three people injured in the latest onslaught were taken to Galilee Medical Center. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Chinese scientists revive hope of Type 1 Diabetes clinical cure. ummid.com Chinese scientists revived hope of clinical cure for Type 1 Diabetes after carrying out the wold's first procedure to transplant islet cells in a female patient that reverses the major disease.
(2024-10-06). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-06). Rosneft oil company's flights return to Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The International Group of Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Havanatur S.A. on Friday welcomed the first flight of the 2024 fall-winter season of the Russian oil company Rosneft, carrying with 374 passengers for health tourism practices.
(2024-10-06). Waking Up Each Day. pressenza.com A poem bestowed on me | One morning upon waking up… | To carry forth this aging body | Wearing lovely memories | Like a richly embroidered robe | Exuding warmth of protection. | To carry forth in each moment | Stepping lightly | Like a free spirit | Cavorting with what each day brings. | To carry forth life's melodies | Feeling inspiring tones | Like the happy clarion call | Of what lies ahead. | To wake up | Remembering lovely memories | Getting tuned up to face a new day | Looking forward to an open future… | I give thanks, grateful thanks | For everything that life has bestowed | For everything that life h…
(2024-10-06). Saudi Arabia makes new advances in biotechnology and sustainable health care. tvbrics.com 
The centre focuses on genomics, biomanufacturing, and sustainable health…
(2024-10-06). Charting India's Foreign Policy Course: Challenges and Prospects Under Mody 0.3. infobrics.org From April 19 to June 1, India conducted its general elections to select 543 Lok Sabha members. These elections, regarded as the world's largest festival of democracy, involved 969 million eligible voters, approximately one-eighth of the global population. India is the fifth-largest economy and a rising global power, so its polls carry significant global importance…
(2024-10-06). Govt To Waste £22bn On Unproven Carbon Capture. wattsupwiththat.com What is certain though is that producing electricity using carbon capture is more expensive than not using carbon capture, not least because the process itself wastes a lot of energy. Similarly hydrogen produced from gas with carbon capture is much more expensive than just using the gas itself in the first place. All of this inefficiency will add to energy bills. | It is hard to think of a more stupid waste of public money.
(2024-10-06). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-06). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-10-06). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-06). 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: What is CAR-T cell therapy? Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Let's talk low libido Although it may be difficult…
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-06). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-06). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). Lebanon calls on WHO, UN to halt Israeli 'massacre' of healthcare. presstv.ir The Lebanese health ministry has called on WHO and the UN to put an end to the Israeli regime's "massacre" of Lebanon's healthcare system, amid the indiscriminate Israeli strikes on the Arab country.
(2024-10-06). ILA Longshore Workers Strike, Win ILWU Support & The Connection With Palestine. indybay.org The ILWU joined the ILA strikers in the East Coast and promised they would not work diverted cargo on the West Coast to support the strike. A rally for the ILA strikers and to support the labor boycott of Maersk military cargo to Israel took place on September 4th at the Maersk office in Emeryville and retired ILWU Local 10 member Jack Heyman reported on the struggles of the ILWU and ILA to connect their fights to the labor campaign to stop the US supported Israeli genocide…
(2024-10-06). Don't be deceived by Trump and the MAGA-BAN lies this election. indybay.org Dictator or Democracy, That's The Choice!
(2024-10-06). Jacket & Jams Coat Drive. indybay.org Uniting music and people together for social good. Beats 4 Hope is hosting a coat drive for Bay Area residents who are in need. Bring a used or gently used adult or kids coat and enjoy the unity, music, kids zone, car show, food and free raffle.
(2024-10-06). La Tira de los Lectores: El Che que nos inspira. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada a Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, el Guerrillero Heroico. Recuerde que puede comunicarse con nuestro equipo a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.
(2024-10-06). Soldiers Shoot a Young Man, Settlers Assault Farmers, Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in Burqa town, and colonizers assaulted citizens in the village of Al-Lubban Al-Gharbi, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, on Saturday, while illegal colonizers burned an agricultural room in the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah in …
(2024-10-06). 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.
(2024-10-06). Dozens killed in massive Israeli bombing of school, mosque in Gaza. presstv.ir The Gaza government says Israel has committed "two horrific massacres" in the central Gaza Strip, killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 93 others.
(2024-10-06). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúCentral Asian student who received Xi's reply letter: Honored to witness China's development. ecns.cn "When President Xi replied to us, he encouraged us to serve as envoys of friendship and bridges of cooperation. His words inspired us and we feel committed to fulfilling that role," said Rahman Bayramdurdyyev, a Central Asian student who received a reply letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2024-10-06). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúCentral Asian student who received Xi's reply letter: Committed to be friendship envoy of China-Central Asia. ecns.cn "When President Xi replied to us, he encouraged us to serve as envoys of friendship and bridges of cooperation. His words inspired us and we feel committed to fulfilling that role," said Rahman Bayramdurdyyev, teaching secretary at College of International Education, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, during an interview with China News Network at the 2024 Beijing Cultural Forum.
(2024-10-06). Joshua Sunday faces murder charges after daughter beheaded. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Sunday, a resident of Kyakajaka village in Ruguse parish, Bugambe sub-county, is in custody at Kikuube Central Police Station for allegedly beheading his 2-year-old daughter, Angel Murungi. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 1 p.m. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), Sunday reportedly picked up …
(2024-10-06). Xi, Kim exchange congratulatory messages over 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 75th anniversary of the China-DPRK diplomatic ties.
(2024-10-06). The ICC unsealed war crimes arrest warrants for 6 Libya suspects. newarab.com 
The Libya has been in political turmoil since a revolution toppled and killed lo…
(2024-10-06). ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for 6 Libyan Militia Leaders Linked to War Crimes. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-06). Kushner discussed Saudi-Israel normalisation with MbS. newarab.com 
The source did not identify when the talks took place and whether they occurred before or after the start of the brutal war in Gaza, which has kill…
(2024-10-06). Al-Shabab in Somalia: Bullets and bombs can't bury ideologies. aljazeera.com The Somali government's offensive against al-Shabab is faltering because of the divisive tactics deployed.
(2024-10-06). Iran: US stoking insecuirty in Red Sea by backing Israeli regime. presstv.ir Iran's representative at the 82nd session of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has expressed the Islamic Republic's commitment to international maritime obligations and says the the United States is the source of insecurity in the Red Sea region.
(2024-10-06). Iran's response plan for Israeli aggression 'fully ready': Report. presstv.ir The Islamic Republic's plan for a response to the Israeli regime's potential strikes on the country is "fully ready," and will be "decisively" implemented in case of aggression, according to an informed source in Iran's Armed Forces.
(2024-10-06). Elon Musk 'publicly' endorses Donald Trump. ummid.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X (originally launched as Twitter) has publicly endorsed former President and Republican Party candidate for the 2024 US Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-10-06). Oxford University professor: Chinese culture too diverse to be summarized by one label | My Memory of China. ecns.cn Robert Walker, professor emeritus of Green Templeton College at the University of Oxford, shares his observations of China in an exclusive interview with China News Network, as this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-10-06). Contact with Nasrallah 'successor' Safieddine 'lost': Hezbollah. newarab.com 
A high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early on Friday, the official told AFP. | "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with…
(2024-10-06). Massive Israeli strikes shake southern suburbs of Beirut. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Massive consecutive strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs from late Saturday into Sunday, Reuters eyewitnesses said, sending booms across the city and sparking flashes of red and white for nearly 30 minutes visible from several kilometers away. | Separately, a high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with Hashem Safieddine, widely touted…
(2024-10-06). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-06). IDF's Shocking Revelation On Hezbollah Tunnels In Lebanon; Underground Web Found Near Israel. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military said it demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that the military says were used by operatives to get close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon. The IDF also claimed to have killed dozens of Hezbollah militants during its ongoing ground invasion. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-10-06). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-06). Iran Sympathizes with Bosnia over Flood Victims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed sympathy for Bosnia and Herzegovina after flash floods killed over 20 people in the southeast European country.
(2024-10-06). Israel stages 'very violent' airstrikes against southern Beirut: Lebanese media. presstv.ir The Israeli regime conducts dozens of ferocious airstrikes against the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut.
(2024-10-06). Tudor Giurgiu's Romanian Feature 'Libertate' (Freedom) First Look Screening in Encino. indybay.org South East European Film Festival First Look Screening of Tudor Giurgiu Libertate (Freedom). Screening will be held at Laemmle Encino Town Center 5, adjacent to Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Lake Balboa, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Studio City, Van Nuys, Valley Glen, Sepulveda Basin, Tujunga Village, Valley Village in the San Fernando Valley.
(2024-10-06). Tunisian diaspora dream of returning amid Saied's repression. newarab.com 
Across the Tunisian diaspora, many "If I go back to Tunisia, I'll probably be arrested", says Kaouther Ferjani, the daughter of political prisoner Said Ferjani, currently living in the U…
(2024-10-06). Tunisia polls open with President Kais Saied set for re-election. aljazeera.com Electoral body says about 9.7 million people are eligible to vote, but key presidential contenders are behind bars.
(2024-10-06). Voting under way in Tunisia with President Kais Saied set for re-election. aljazeera.com Electoral body says about 9.7 million people are eligible to vote, but the key presidential contender is behind bars.
(2024-10-06). Centenary Bank MD urges CEOs to take bold action against climate change. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, has called on Chief Executive Officers in Uganda, to take fearless decisions in combating climate change. Kasi made the rallying call while addressing CEOs and top managers from various corporate entities and government agencies at the 15th Annual CEO Forum held at …
(2024-10-06). Man kills wife in domestic brawl. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has stabbed his wife to death in a domestic fight. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire has identified the suspect as Saadi Maganda, a resident of Kanyanya zone in Ndejje parish, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso district. Maganda on Friday killed his wife Faridah Aliba, 20 years, following …
(2024-10-06). Uganda 2024 Census chief apologizes for wrong data on tribes. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director and Census Commissioner Dr. Chris Mukiza has admitted that there were significant errors in the information on tribes, in the 2024 Census results he released this week. "There were no contractions in the number of people across all tribes," Dr Mukiza said …
(2024-10-06). Jinja leaders call for restrictions on firearms. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Busoga sub-region have asked government agencies to tighten restrictions on the use of firearms. Speaking at the burial of 33-year-old Tony Bagalama, who was on Sunday shot dead by a security guard of Wolves security company, the leaders said that cases of gun misuse are becoming common …
(2024-10-06). KCCA urged to expedite historic buildings ordinance. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has urged the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to expedite the "Historic Building Ordinance" to safeguard historical buildings and sites in the city. KCCA is working on the Ordinance to protect and preserve historical buildings and sites in the city. The Ordinance will help …
(2024-10-05). 'No place to go': As Israel bombs Lebanon, African migrants feel abandoned. aljazeera.com Seeking safety from Israeli strikes, many foreign domestic workers face new hurdles of displacement and discrimination.
(2024-10-05). Putin Making BRICS Bigger, Powerful Than NATO? Russia's Bold Rules For New Members Ahead Of Summit. hindustantimes.com As the BRICS Summit approaches in Kazan, Russia reveals strict new conditions for nations seeking to join the powerful alliance. Russian Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov outlined that applicants must defy sanctions against BRICS members and maintain sovereign policies. With BRICS growing rapidly, now comprising 46% of the global population and 36% of GDP, the world watches closely as countries like Algeria, Bangladesh, and Indonesia seek membership.
(2024-10-05). Why US Labor Has a "Special Responsibility" to Stop Israel's Attacks on Lebanon. inthesetimes.com UE President Carl Rosen demands an end to US military aid "because our country is the one that enables Israel to do what it's doing."
(2024-10-05). Israel Panics After Iran Jet Approaches Lebanon Airspace? IDF Avoids Direct Aerial Confrontation. hindustantimes.com An Iranian flight bound for Lebanon or Syria reportedly made a u-turn on Oct 5. Times of Israel reported the Iranian Qeshan Fars Air flight was allegedly carrying weapons for Hezbollah. The report added that the Israeli army warned the Iranian jet to turn around over Iraqi airspace. Watch for more.
(2024-10-05). Seeing and Not Seeing the Catastrophe: Notes on fragmentation. mondoweiss.net 
What prevents us from seeing and comprehending the catastrophe in Gaza? And why is there silence?
(2024-10-05). After Electoral Victory, Chavismo Carries On While Far-Right Opposition Plots Destabilization. orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-05). Cornell Black Students Denounce University President's 'White Supremacist' Language. popularresistance.org Black students at Cornell have denounced the University's Interim President Michael Kotlikoff for deploying "white supremacist caricatures" as he pursues a war of words against Momodou Taal, a graduate student facing deportation for taking part in pro-Palestinian protests. | Following a meeting with Kotlikoff earlier in the week, Black student groups on Wednesday said they "no longer felt safe on campus" and urged the university to "create an open forum to repair the administration's relationship with Black students." | It comes as a petition supporting Taal surpassed 10,000 signatures.
(2024-10-05). Swiping At Swiping Monopolies. levernews.com Good things are happening! The Feds take on Big Credit Card and take aim at big, bad junk fees, regulators strike again at a fossil fuel company's poisonous machinery, and voter suppression gets suppressed. Hi! I'm Sam Pollak, and I am so excited to join The Lever as an editorial fellow, where I'll be bringing you good news every week. I work as a staff reporter for the Provincetown Independent, a wonderful local independent newspaper on Cape Cod. I am continuously blown away by how deep The Lever's reporting goes to uncover corporate and political malfeasance. For every story that deserves a little digging, The…
(2024-10-05). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 11 Years Old Was Playing Basketball, Collapsed and Died From Cardiac Arrest. globalresearch.ca Below is an excerpt from an article on Boston25 News: | An 11-year-old boy collapsed and died Tuesday night at the Dana Barros Basketball Club facility in Stoughton. | Brockton Public Schools identified the boy as George-Levi Njuguna. He was engaged in …
(2024-10-05). Daesh Forces Captured before Terror Attack North of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Three members of Daesh (aka ISIS or ISIL) have been arrested in Iran before carrying out a terrorist operation in a northern port city.
(2024-10-05). Annual Terrorism Report Details Terrorist Activities Carried Out against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A comprehensive annual report on terrorism in Iran for 2023-2024, detailing the various terrorist activities carried out against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its citizens was recently released by the Habilian Association.
(2024-10-05). Activistas bolivianos exigirán cese de bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 oct (RHC) Activistas bolivianos aseguraron que en el Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba que comienza este sábado en Valle Grande, departamento de Santa Cruz, exigirán el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña.
(2024-10-05). El terrorismo contra Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Arbitraria e injustamente Cuba fue incluida una vez más, en 2021, en la lista de Estados Unidos de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo, cuando la verdad es que durante más de seis décadas la nación caribeña ha sido objeto de acciones criminales, apoyadas y financiadas por las sucesivas administraciones estadounidenses.
(2024-10-05). Caricom y Cuba contra el terrorismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 oct, (RHC) La Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) y Cuba conmemorarán por segunda ocasión una jornada contra el terrorismo, al tiempo que exigirán el levantamiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a la isla, confirmaron este sábado fuentes oficiales en Bridgetown.
(2024-10-05). Un fan d'anime fou de guerre. Que dit-on d'autre sur le nouveau premier ministre japonais? thealtworld.com Le 1er octobre, le parlement japonais a approuvé la nomination d'un nouveau premier ministre, Shigeru Ishiba. Le gouvernement a démissionné en bloc, et le nouveau chef du gouvernement a immédiatement commencé à former son cabinet. Les changements étaient attendus, car Ishiba avait pris la tête du Parti libéral démocrate (PLD) la veille, et celui-ci, avec le parti Komeito, détient la majorité dans les deux chambres du Parlement. | Ishiba s'est déjà présenté quatre fois au poste de premier ministre, toujours sans succès. La course n'a pas été facile non plus, avec neuf candidats en lice. Mais seuls deux d'entre eux…
(2024-10-05). Ayatollah Khamenei Hails 'Brilliant Work' of Iran's Armed Forces in Striking Israel. orinocotribune.com 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed "the brilliant work of our armed forces" in launching a missile strike on the Tel Aviv area, saying it was "completely legal and legitimate." | Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a public sermon at the weekly Friday prayer to a huge number of worshipers gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran. | "The brilliant work of our armed forces was completely legal and legitimate. What our armed forces did was the least punishment for the usurping Zionist regime over the astonishing crimes of this wolf-like regime and rabid dog…
(2024-10-05). American Taxpayers Are Funding Putin's Money Launderers Through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. covertactionmagazine.com I am the exiled whistleblower from the largest bank collapse in Latvian history, fighting for years to publicize evidence of a cover-up organized by the government of Latvia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which protects Russian President Vladimir Putin's central money-laundering system. The EBRD is based in London and funded by 74 …
(2024-10-05). Israel issues new evacuation order in Gaza as attacks on Nuseirat kill 12. aljazeera.com Palestinians near Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza told to leave as Israel prepares to use 'great force' on Hamas.
(2024-10-05). Central Bank of Venezuela: Inflation Has Fallen to Historic Lows. orinocotribune.com The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) reported that in September 2024, the month-to-month variation of the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) was 0.8%. The inflation rate in September thus fell from that of the previous month (1.4%). | According to the BCV
(2024-10-05). US-British Warplanes Launch Airstrikes Across Yemen. popularresistance.org The United States and the United Kingdom launched joint airstrikes on different cities across Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, Hodeidah Dhamar, and Baidha governorates on Friday, October 4. | According to Yemen's Ansar Allah-run news network Almasirah, a series of US-UK airstrikes hit the Al-Siyanah military camp north of Sanaa, the airport and Al-Khathib areas west of Hodeidah city, several areas south of Dhamar, and Mukayras district southeast of Baidha. | The US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for the US forces in West Asia, wrote on X on Friday: "US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes…
(2024-10-05). Presidente de Cuba asistió a Asamblea de Rendición de Cuentas en Santa Clara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 oct (Red Web) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes a la Asamblea de Rendición de Cuentas del Distrito 3, de la Circunscripción 29, en el Consejo Popular Vigía- Escambray, en el municipio de Santa Clara, provincia de Villa Clara.
(2024-10-05). Presidente Díaz-Canel sostuvo encuentro con las máximas autoridades de La Habana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 oct (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo este sábado un encuentro con las máximas autoridades de la capital y del municipio Plaza de la Revolución, para tratar el tema de la recogida de desechos sólidos.
(2024-10-05). What Room for Maneuver Does María Corina Machado Have? orinocotribune.com
(2024-10-05). Behind Kamala are BlackRock and Hillary Clinton. unitedworldint.com Should Harris win, would Hillary Clinton probably be her main advisor in domestic and international affairs. By Alfredo Jalife-Rahme, Mexico City / Mexico * * Professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), expert on geopolitical analysis The deep relationship between presidential candidate Kamala Harris and the Olymp of the Democratic Party, where mega-speculator …
(2024-10-05). Archaeologists Uncover Middle Kingdom Burial Chamber in Egypt. tvbrics.com 
Archaeologists discovered the tomb of a governor's daughter dating back to the 12th Egyptian Dynasty…
(2024-10-05). CHOLERA: 359 killed as suspected cases exceed 10,000 in Nigeria. independent.co.ug 
ABUJA, Nigeria | Xinhua | An outbreak of cholera killed at least 359 people in 33 Nigerian states including the southwestern state of Lagos between January and September this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in a new report on Thursday. In an update on the cholera outbreak in Nigeria …
(2024-10-05). Social media X fined 5.23 mln USD in Brazil. independent.co.ug 
SAO PAULO, Brazil | Xinhua | Social media X, formerly known as Twitter, has paid 28.6 million reais (about 5.23 million U.S. dollars) in fines to the Brazilian government to seek the resumption of its operations in the country, local media reported Friday. The social media giant, owned by Elon Musk, has submitted proof of …
(2024-10-05). Israel Expands Lebanon Bombing Campaign, Plans Further Attacks on Iran and Gaza. truthout.org Israeli forces continued attacks on the outskirts of Beirut and in southern Lebanon on Saturday. There were 13 Israeli strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut overnight and another five on Saturday, one of which may have been targeted at paramedics, according to Al Jazeera. The number of casualties is not yet clear. "There is increasing destruction and it's clear that complete blocks… |
(2024-10-05). The importance of Hezbollah to Lebanon and beyond/ By Basma Qaddour and Mark Taliano. marktanliano.net 
Hezbollah is part of a larger Axis of Resistance, countering U.S. and Israeli influence throughout the Middle East. On Saturday (Sep.28, 2024), the Lebanese national resistance [Hezbollah] announced the martyrdom of its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrollah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday. The announcements of Nasrallah's martyrdom has been …
(2024-10-05). Israel Continues Airstrikes on Beirut As Hezbollah Responds with Retaliatory Attacks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel launched new airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting civilian buildings, as the conflict with Lebanon escalates.
(2024-10-05). Biggest Sign Of Putin Playing Mid-East Game? Iran Minister In Russia Ally Nation Next To Israel. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the Syrian capital Damascus a day after visiting Beirut amid an Israeli ground invasion in south Lebanon. According to the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Araghchi will meet Syrian officials to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations. The Iranian FM's visit to the Putin-ally nation came days after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Tehran to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkain on September 30. A day later, Iran launched 180 missiles and drones at Israel on October 1.
(2024-10-05). Israel Army To Face UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon Now? Big Snub & Warning To Netanyahu | IDF | Iran. hindustantimes.com The UN peacekeeping force rejected the Israeli request for relocation amid the IDF's 'limited' ground invasion of southern Lebanon. The mission, in a statement, said that "On September 30, the IDF notified UNIFIL of their intention to undertake limited ground incursions into Lebanon and requested us to relocate from some of our positions." The UNIFIL, however, said "peacekeepers remain in all positions, and the UN flag continues to fly." Meanwhile, Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said UNIFIL failed to enforce the resolution that prohibits the presence of armed militants and weapons in southern Lebanon…
(2024-10-05). Israel's Latest Lebanon Ground Invasion Claims Are Fake? Hezbollah's Stunning Charge, Mocks IDF. hindustantimes.com Pro-Iran militant group Hezbollah dismissed footage of Israeli soldiers' advancement in south Lebanon. In a statement attributed to a field commander, Hezbollah stressed no advancement while commenting on Israeli military showing soldiers running through the streets and entering buildings in south Lebanon. Hezbollah said the videos aim to improve the image of Netanyahu, who is facing a crisis as the IDF's elite units are suffering heavy casualties in Lebanon since the ground invasion began.
(2024-10-05). For 2 Days, IDF Tries But Fails To Enter Lebanon Town; Many Israeli Troops Killed – Hezbollah | Iran. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah militants claimed "casualties" on Israeli soldiers amid the IDF's ground invasion of South Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters attacked Israeli forces who were attempting to infiltrate the town of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said a "huge explosion" forced the IDF unit to retreat. Fight between Hezbollah and Israeli forces also broke out in Kfar Yuval and Khallet Abeer in Yiron, south Lebanon, on the intervening nights of October 4 and 5.
(2024-10-05). Scientists Unveil New Fish Species in China's Pearl River Basin. tvbrics.com 
The discovery serves as a stepping stone for marine life studies…
(2024-10-05). Jinja hailstorm destroys factory, homes. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hailstorm has destroyed property in Southern City, Jinja City. Those destroyed include the stores of Damazo rice processing facility, homes, fruit trees and a two-acre banana plantation. The hailstorm destroyed the storage facilities, de-roofed part of the factory premises and ravaged the electricity connections. Juma Mwenekali, the Chief Operations Officer …
(2024-10-05). Does Tunisia's presidential election matter? What's at stake? aljazeera.com And what is the political climate in the country under the leadership of President Kais Saied?>
(2024-10-05). WHO approves HPV vaccine for single-dose schedule. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine known as Cecolin has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule. According to a press statement released on Friday, the decision was based on new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set …
(2024-10-05). Prison staff trained in managing violent extremism inmates. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 400 Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) staff have been trained in managing violent extremism inmates. The Prison warders, wardresses and station commanders were trained alongside 50 staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the program to equip security personnel with sufficient knowledge to deal with violent extremism. Uganda …
The institution is expected to stimulate investment and strengthen exports on the continent…
Russia continues to expand its partnership with African countries in the field of healthcare…
South African bank launches major payment system upgrades to accelerate the transition towards digital payments…
Literary fiction novels exploring the slave trade in Africa often focus on the Western side of the continent, detailing the rise and impact of the brutal European transatlantic project. | However, enslavement practices abounded throughout Africa and were not exclusively the purview of Western Europe. | Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin's latest novel, "I wasn't planning to write about Zanzibar at…
Tony Elumelu at #NGA79: Driving Financial Inclusion, Tackling Global Hunger, Unemployment New York, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September to urge …
If you missed it — staying in the cave is so enticing — there was a vice-presidential "debate" Tuesday night. What you missed: Walz did fine, Vance lied about everything — Trump saved Obamacare, we got no abortion ban plans here — working hard not to say anything weird or hateful about women, migrants, children, …
ARCATA, Calif.—Meeting with constituents in Arcata in late September, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly Chris Rogers declared that a healthcare system based on profit rather than on delivery of services cannot meet the needs of Californians. Rogers, who is strongly favored to win in this heavily Democratic district, pointed to the huge number …
A The German-owned MV Kathrin is due to arrive in Montenegro on Thursday, where the explosives will be transferred to arms manufacturers producing weapons for Israel. The ship will also head to Slovenia to offload the cargo, according to Amnesty International. | Citing an u…
When will Jordan, the anointed That moment may be upon us sooner than we think, though Friday nights in Amman's Abdali boulevard — a copy of the Gulf's glass-ridden skyline — still heaves with Jordanian youth, iced lattes in hand, puffing the tobacco industries' latest, if equally carcinogenic invention. | This is brochure Amman: a cacophony of Arab influence and Western compulsions, complete with noughties stereotypes of malls, jocks, a…
On the evening of January 6, 2021, retired North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin had a nine-minute conversation with former President Donald Trump. This call followed weeks of efforts by Martin to Just 20 days after the insurrection, Martin had another intimate audience with another powerful right-winger: He taught a three-day seminar on con…
By Dorothy Granada (Dorothy Granada is a US-born peace activist and nurse who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for many years. She has been honored many times for her work with women and children by the Nicaraguan government, the Central American Parliament, and the North Caribbean Autonomous Region, among others. The hospital in Matiguas…
This story is part of the Grist arts and culture series In May 2014, Kate Schapira carted a little table with a hand-painted sign out to a park near her home in Providence, Rhode Island, and started listening to strangers' problems. The sign read "Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," referencing an emotion that was rel…
Nakasongola has carried over 40% of Mpox burden Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA — URN | The number of confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda is now 41, doubling from 22 just two weeks ago. The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed on Wednesday that the majority of these cases have been recorded in the districts of Nakasongola, …
In its daily pre-dawn invasion of various parts of the West Bank, the Israeli military invaded northern, central and southern Gaza Israeli troops abducted, before dawn on Thursday, six young men, including two brothers, during their raid into the town of Deir Dibwan, east of Ramallah. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the Israeli …
A Lebanese soldier was killed and four Red Cross volunteers were wounded in a rescue operation after they were targeted by The latest attack comes after an Israeli strike on an apartment in central Beirut late on Wednesday killed seven civil defence rescue workers in a rare attack in the heart of the Lebanese capital without prior warning. | "A soldier was killed and another was wounded as a resul…
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Hezbollah militant group. | It was the second airstrike within the Lebanese capital's city limits since border hostilities began a year ago. | Israel claimed it conducted a "precise" airstrike on Beirut. Reuters witnesses reported hearing a massive blast, and a security source said it targeted a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood, close to downtown, the nearest Israeli strikes have come to Lebanon's seat of government.
TEL AVIV—The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, who led Lebanese Hezbollah movement for more than three decades, will not bring peace or security for Israel. That's the warning being given by lawmakers from the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) coalition. The Israeli army announced Nasrallah's killing on Saturday morning, Sep. 28, which immediately prompted …
CAIRO, Egypt | APO | President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr. The Spokesman for the Presidency said General Muhoozi Museveni conveyed the greetings and appreciation …
It has been almost a year since Israel's This October, Moroccan student unions are poised to escalate their dem…
A critical factor exacerbating waste and flooding issues is the continued production and use of single-use plastics. These materials dominate waste streams, clogging drainage systems and waterways, leading to severe flooding in urban areas. Rather than relying on WtE, we must shift towards reducing plastic production, promoting reuse, and phasing out single-use plastics. | At the heart of addressing this issue is ecological waste management, as envisioned in Republic Act 9003. The law mandates the segregation, collection, and disposal of waste through environmentally sound methods such as recycling, composting, a…
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 190 as fallout from the storm becomes clearer. Hundreds remain missing and presumed dead. President Biden has ordered the Pentagon to deploy 1,000 active-duty troops to help with flood relief efforts. Power outages and water shortages remain rampant across six southeastern states hit by one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. Democracy Now! speaks with immigrant rights activist Cesar Bautista Sanchez about how the storm has affected his area of Tennessee and the increasing danger of extreme weather events under the climate crisis. "This is sta…
Israeli strikes continue to rain down on Lebanon, including a strike that killed rescue and health workers in Beirut. Lebanese authorities say 1.2 million people have been displaced by the Israeli attacks. Israel announced eight of its soldiers were killed while invading southern Lebanon this week. Israel launched the ground invasion after assassinating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday, despite Nasrallah reportedly agreeing to a 21-day ceasefire. "This overwhelming use of force cannot change people's agency," says Nadim Houry, Lebanese researcher and executive director of the Arab Ref…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three German nationals were picked up recently by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration for working in Uganda illegally. The trio, whose identities have been withheld were working for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-KAS at their Uganda -South Sudan offices in Kampala. According to people who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Gulu has scheduled a ruling for Friday, October 4, regarding the burial of Severino Okoya Kiberu, a self-styled prophet and father of former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Lakwena. Okoya passed away on July 13 at his home in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, after a …
Makerere's 'Ivory Tower' reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university's iconic main building, the 'Ivory Tower', which …
The US sanctions Police Commanders, Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya and and Hamdani Twesigye over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of …
How has the United States managed to get away with such duplicitous behaviour for so long? COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | Reports just in indicate that the United States is imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of State …