(2024-09-04). Business leaders to explore further cooperation. ecns.cn Nearly 800 Chinese and African business leaders will convene in Beijing on Friday to explore innovative pathways for enhancing China-Africa industrial cooperation, China's top foreign trade and investment promotion agency said on Tuesday.
(2024-09-04). Chinese, Malawian presidents elevate bilateral ties as they meet in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-04). Xi meets Kenyan president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Kenyan President William Ruto, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)…
(2024-09-04). Xi holds talks with Zimbabwean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a state visit.
(2024-09-04). Event to point way for Global South. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech on Tuesday during the 9th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
(2024-09-04). China makes pledge to upgrade partnerships. ecns.cn Journalists attend a news conference ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday.While Africa has a demographic dividend and is accelerating its urbanization, he said China has advantages in terms of funding, technology and development experience.
(2024-09-04). Xi vows to bolster solidarity with Africa. ecns.cn China and Zimbabwe released a joint statement on Tuesday to intensify and upgrade their comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation and build a high-level community with a shared future as part of their efforts to strengthen ties.
(2024-09-04). China-Africa cooperation in numbers. ecns.cn China is particularly focused on importing high-quality African products, with agricultural imports showing 7 years of consecutive growth.
(2024-09-04). Insights丨Expert: Chinese enterprises intensify Africa-China cooperation. ecns.cn
(2024-09-04). African journalists share blessings at 2024 FOCAC press center. ecns.cn Over 3,000 journalists from China and abroad have gathered in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Wednesday. At the FOCAC press center, journalists wrote messages such as "I love China" in the guest book.
(2024-09-04). Tanzanian journalist: Africa takes big steps ahead because of China. ecns.cn "Compared to most Western countries, China is a country through which Africa has taken big steps ahead. The Chinese have built buildings and constructed railways in Africa, providing a lot of jobs for local people," said Kanky Patrice Mwaigomole, a Tanzanian journalist who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-04). 2024 FOCAC Summit | Fruit of China-Africa cooperation featured on African banknotes. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicked off on Wednesday, centering on the theme "Joining Hands to Advance Modernization and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future."
(2024-09-04). African journalists' attire adds color to 2024 FOCAC Summit. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held from Wednesday to Friday, has attracted more than 3,000 journalists from China and abroad. At the Forum news center, the colorful "formal wear" of African attendees has attracted considerable attention.
(2024-09-04). South Africa to launch plan to facilitate the entry of tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com 
The project is aimed at boosting South Africa's economic growth…
(2024-09-04). The first African Urban Forum kicks off in Addis Ababa. tvbrics.com 
The event brought together representatives from 47 countries…
(2024-09-04). China's Xi, Nigeria's Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties. aljazeera.com Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.
(2024-09-04). China-Africa summit 2024: What's in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa? aljazeera.com Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.
(2024-09-04). China-Africa summit 2024: What's in it for Beijing, and for Africa? aljazeera.com Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.
(2024-09-04). Big Tobacco Seizes Upon Biden's Menthol Cigarette Ban to Try to Drive a Wedge Between Harris and Black Voters. counterpunch.org 
Some conservatives think they've found a slick new way to keep straying African-American voters from returning to the Democratic fold: Attack the Biden administration's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes as a crackdown on African-American consumer "rights" and "freedom" — and an assault on Black "pride." It sounds far-fetched — isn't cigarette smoking a major public health
(2024-09-04). Beneficiaries express gratitude for Green Tourism Incentive Programme. sanews.gov.za Beneficiaries express gratitude for Green Tourism Incentive Programme | The Department of Tourism has invited eligible tourism enterprises to apply for support under the Green Tourism Incentive Programme's (GTIP) 10th application window. | The window opened on 2 September 2024 and will remain open until 28 February 2025. | The GTIP was developed by the Department of Tourism in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to enable and encourage tourism enterprises to improve efficiency in the utilisation of energy and water resources in their operations. | In this way, the programme not only pr…
(2024-09-04). Councillors equipped with digital skills. sanews.gov.za Councillors equipped with digital skills | The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has launched the inaugural Broadband and Digital Skills for Municipalities Programme in Polokwane, Limpopo. | Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi told participants at the launch that the time is ripe for government to equip councillors with digital skills in order to propel the use of technology to service the nation and grow the economy. | The Broadband and Digital Skills for Municipalities Programme launch drew councillors from the length and breadth of Limpopo and digital expe…
(2024-09-04). Forensic report on Postbank referred to the Hawks. sanews.gov.za Forensic report on Postbank referred to the Hawks | A KPMG forensic report on…
(2024-09-04). Government welcomes positive GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes positive GDP growth | Government has welcomed the country's positive economic growth, as reflected in the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. | According to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the GDP increased by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, following a 0.0% growth in the first quarter. | On expenditure, real GDP rose by 0.5% in the second quarter, an improvement from the 0.1% decrease in the first quarter of 2024. Household consumption emerged as the largest positive contributor to overall growth, demonstrating the renewed confidence and spending power of S…
(2024-09-04). Mahambehlala leads SA delegation to Africa Urban Forum. sanews.gov.za Mahambehlala leads SA delegation to Africa Urban Forum | Human Settlements Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala is leading a South African delegation to the inaugural Africa Urban Forum, which will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | The forum is a continental platform that seeks to promote sustainable development in human settlements on the African continent. | The three-day forum, taking place from 4 – 6 September 2024, will be convened under the theme: "Sustainable Urbanisation for Africa's Transformation: Agenda 2063". | Established by the African Union Commission in 2022, the Africa Urban Forum is the only hig…
(2024-09-04). Premier sends condolences to KZN road victims' families. sanews.gov.za Premier sends condolences to KZN road victims' families | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has sent condolences to the families of road accident victims, who passed away in separate motor vehicle accidents in the province. | A two-vehicle collision took place on the R622 Mooi Plaza on Greytown Road over the weekend and claimed the lives of 11 people, while a taxi crash on the R74 Kranskop Road left six people dead and 10 critically injured. | "I would like to extend my profound condolences to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives due to a fatal head-on collision, which took place on the R62…
(2024-09-04). Springboks vs All Blacks: Park and ride for free around CT on Saturday. sanews.gov.za Springboks vs All Blacks: Park and ride for free around CT on Saturday | The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free park and ride service on Saturday, 7 September 2024, as the Mother City hosts four-time Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game against New Zealand at the DHL Stadium. | A sold-out crowd is expected at the DHL Stadium for the 5pm kick-off as the Springboks return to play in Cape Town for the first time since their victory against Wales in front of a 52 000 strong crowd in 2022. | It is also the first time the Springboks go head-to-head w…
(2024-09-04). SA to transform economy into manufacturing hub. sanews.gov.za SA to transform economy into manufacturing hub | By Nosihle Shelembe
Beijing, China – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is working towards transforming the economy by turning the country into a "manufacturing hub". | "We plan to move from being a large importer of manufactured products to being a major exporter," the President said on Wednesday. | Addressing the South Africa-China Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit to China, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Chinese companies will find there are innumerable business opportunities to manufacture products in South Africa using the count…
(2024-09-04). Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pandor. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pandor | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has paid tribute to former ministers, Dr Naledi Pandor and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, in a special sitting of the legislature. | Pandor retired from government following nearly 30 years of service in roles including the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister of Higher Education and Training, twice as Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Education. | Dlamini Zuma also served in various positions, including as Minister of Women, Youth and Persons wi…
(2024-09-04). Parole and correctional supervision comes under discussion. sanews.gov.za Parole and correctional supervision comes under discussion | The Department of Correctional Services has appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services to discuss the issues of correctional supervision and parole boards in South Africa. | During the engagement, the department told the committee that currently, the country only has 52 correctional supervision and parole boards (CSPB) to consider offenders who could be placed on parole and correctional supervision. | Furthermore, the department revealed that during the 2022/23 year financial year, at least 85 inmates applied for medical parole. Tw…
(2024-09-04). Road Traffic Management Corporation relocates to new premises. sanews.gov.za Road Traffic Management Corporation relocates to new premises | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has relocated to new premises to better meet its clients' needs. | In a statement, the RTMC said this move will consolidate all services into one convenient location, eliminating the need for clients to visit multiple offices. | The Eco Park offices and Driving Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) have relocated, and are now operating from Centurion Gate. The Waterfall Driving Licence Centre will remain at its current location and will continue to operate fully. | "The RTMC DLTC at Eco Park has officially close…
(2024-09-04). Two suspects arrested few hours after shooting three people. sanews.gov.za Two suspects arrested few hours after shooting three people | Police in Mandeni have arrested two suspects just a few hours after they allegedly shot three people and killed two of them at eMakhwanini in the Mangethe area of Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday afternoon. | The suspects, aged 27 and 37, are expected to appear in the Nyoni Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. | Police said in a statement that members had responded to reports of a shooting and upon arrival at the scene, found that a 62-year-old man and his 43-year-old daughter were shot and killed, while the deceased's 57-year-old wife was rushed to hos…
(2024-09-04). Health Department calls for support for children with cancer. sanews.gov.za Health Department calls for support for children with cancer | The Department of Health, working together with several organisations, has urged members of the public to show support for children living with cancer and survivors in the month of September. | The department has joined hands with the South African Association of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (SAAPHO), National Cancer Registry (NCR) and CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa to raise awareness about the impact of childhood cancers such as leukaemia, brain cancers and lymphomas in families and communities. | According to the department, c…
(2024-09-04). Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini-Zuma and Pandor. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature honours former Ministers Dlamini-Zuma and Pandor | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has paid tribute to former Ministers, Dr Naledi Pandor and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma in a special sitting of the legislature. | Pandor retired from government following nearly 30 years of service in roles including the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister of Higher Education and Training, twice as Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Education. | Dlamini Zuma also served in various positions, including as Minister of Women, Youth and Persons wit…
(2024-09-04). Police hard at work to fight extortion, says Mchunu. sanews.gov.za Police hard at work to fight extortion, says Mchunu | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police are hard at work fighting extortion and other related crimes in parts of the country on a daily basis. | "The modus operandi of the perpetrators involved in these heinous acts is well known. Most of them are individuals who do not want to work but rather choose to parade as armies of murderous parasites that must be fought and rejected by society as a whole," Mchunu said. | Addressing Parliament on Tuesday on measures taken by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to deal with threats posed by extortion in the country…
(2024-09-04). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-09-04). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org Since May 2024, at least 81 environmental rights defenders and activists protesting against large-scale oil projects in Uganda have been arrested. This marks an escalation of the repression, highlighting a severe attempt to silence civil society, in violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of expression, as opposition to these projects grows. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ugandan authorities to put an (…) | – |
(2024-09-04). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-09-04). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-09-04). The Chibanis — Bitter Bread: Algerian pensioners' struggle in France. aljazeera.com Algerians who came to France in the '50s now face laws making it hard for them to retire with their families back home.
(2024-09-04). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-09-04). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-09-04). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-04). Universities Strategized All Summer To Suppress Student Activism. popularresistance.org University administrators across the United States have declared an indefinite state of emergency on college campuses. Schools are rolling out policies in preparation for quashing pro-Palestine student activism this Fall semester, and reshaping regulations and even campuses in the process to suit this new normal. | Many of these policies being instituted share a common formula: more militarization, more law enforcement, more criminalization, and more consolidation of institutional power. But where do these policies originate and why are they so similar across all campuses? The answer lies in the fact that they ha…
(2024-09-04). Nicaragua Takes Germany to the World Court for Facilitating Israel's Genocide. globalresearch.ca As Israel's genocidal campaign against the Palestinians in Gaza — which has killed more than 33,000 Gazans — enters its seventh month, Nicaragua sued Germany in the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) for facilitating genocide. | Nicaragua
(2024-09-04). Israel Wanted Disease and Genocide in Gaza, So Why Is It Agreeing to the Polio Vaccine Being Given? globalresearch.ca A good tiny step, a public relations ploy given the UN's failure to stop the carnage — or something even more sinister: "Is Israel engaging in biological warfare against the Palestinians?" | * | In October 2023, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant…
(2024-09-04). Iraqi resistance strikes Israeli target in Haifa with kamikaze drones. presstv.ir Fighters from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have carried out a drone strike against a strategic position at the Port of Haifa in the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-09-04). Venice Film Festival: Gaza solidarity, calls to boycott Israel. newarab.com 
The 81st Filmmakers, actors, and activists voiced their support for the Palestinian cause, denouncing what they describe as the "genocidal campaign" carried out by Israel against the people of Gaza. | Japanese-American film director Neo Sora made a powerful statement of solidarity with Palestinians o…
(2024-09-04). Hypocrisy: The conflict between Zionist hawks and vultures in Israel. links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — What is the conflict within the Zionist power elite about? Do not believe that it is a conflict between hawks and doves as the Western media portrays it.
(2024-09-04). CENTCOM: Rescue mission underway for oil ship off Yemen. newarab.com 
A rescue mission was underway Monday for an The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was carrying 150,000 metric tons of crude oil, was hit by the In a
(2024-09-04). Pope Francis arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia. newarab.com 
Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried The 87-year-old pontiff, who will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days, was seated in a wheelchair as a lift disembarked him fr…
(2024-09-04). Over 1,600 vehicles on display at Chengdu Motor Show. ecns.cn Visitors take a closer look at Nio's electric car model, EP9, at the 27th Chengdu Motor Show on Sept 1, 2024.Nearly 130 Chinese and foreign car companies made an appearance during the motor show, with more than 1,600 vehicles on display."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-04). Plan focuses on care of 'migrant children'. ecns.cn The government has adopted a "zero tolerance" policy toward any behavior that infringes on the rights of migrant children, especially violence, sexual assault, school bullying and cybercrime.
(2024-09-04). Lessons from the electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org The establishment parties have rolled out the red carpet for the AfD and opened all doors for them.
(2024-09-04). Nixon's Ghost connected to Roy Cohn and convicted felon Donald J. Trump. indybay.org The Politics Are Dirty, Hot And Heavy, As The November Election Nears:…
(2024-09-04). Chatting with my son in the middle of the blackout. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein, Caracas / Venezuela Terrorist forces caused last Friday, the 30th blackout of more than 9 that affected the Caracas area as well as a major part of Venezuela. In my house too, the lights went off, there was no electricity, no internet nor water. My 8-year-old son asked me what was …
(2024-09-04). First, Elon Musk Made Us Pay for 'Free Speech'. Now He Decides Who's Allowed It. globalresearch.ca Important analysis by | Jonathan Cook: Elon Musk is not a saviour of free speech. Now He Decides Who's Allowed. (important article, carefully documented scroll down) | A Note by Global Research : | How Does Elon Musk's X Affect Global Research Readers and : …
(2024-09-04). What Happened to Your "Wettest Summer", Met Office? wattsupwiththat.com As I noted at the time, the Met Office's warning did not even tally with their own 3-Month Outlook, and was clearly designed as pure spin intended to scare the public.
(2024-09-04). Petrol Cars "Rationed to Meet Net Zero Targets" wattsupwiththat.com "The new car market is no longer a market, unfortunately. It's a state-imposed supply chain."
(2024-09-04). Venezuela: Brutal Crackdown on Protesters, Voters. hrw.org Police hurl a tear gas canister at protesters demonstrating against the announced election results declaring Nicolas Maduro's reelection, the day after the vote, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 29, 2024. | © 2024 Matias Delacroix/AP Photo | (Bogota) — Venezuelan authorities are committing widespread human rights violations against protesters, bystanders, opposition leaders, and critics following the July 28, 2024, presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. Concerned governments should push for independent verification of the electoral results and support international efforts to ensure accoun…
(2024-09-04). Echoes of Resilience: Youssef Saad's Musical Journey in War-Torn Gaza. devdiscourse.com In the heart of the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, 15-year-old Youssef Saad navigates through bomb-scarred streets, his oud strapped to his back. Amid ongoing airstrikes, this young musician rides his bicycle to bring a moment of peace to children engulfed by conflict's daily horrors.
(2024-09-04). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…
(2024-09-04). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-09-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take? ANSWER: If you have a concerning spot on your skin, you should have it evaluated by your primary care team or dermatologist. There are three major kinds of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and…
(2024-09-04). Jamia Millia develops world's 1st AI driven oral cancer database. ummid.com A team of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has developed a groundbreaking dataset designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosing oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
(2024-09-04). Hindu student 'mistaken for cow smuggler' shot dead in Haryana. ummid.com A Hindu student in Haryana's Faridabad, identified as Aryan Mishra, has been chased in a car and killed by 'cow vigilantes' who mistook him for a cattle smuggler.
(2024-09-04). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |
(2024-09-04). Realizarán en noviembre X Congreso de la Uneac. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) realizará su X Congreso en noviembre. Marta Bonet, presidenta de la organización, informó que el cónclave se convertirá en una plataforma de debate y búsqueda de soluciones, una mayor articulación de los creadores en toda la nación contribuirá a renovar la organización y acercarla a sus públicos.
(2024-09-04). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-04). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-09-04). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-09-04). Toman posesión del cargo jueces legos del Tribunal Supremo Popular. cubadebate.cu La víspera tomaron posesión del cargo los jueces legos del Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP) bajo la premisa de sostener una conducta ética acorde a los principios de la sociedad socialista en construcción, gestionando siempre la transparencia, la motivación, la responsabilidad y el buen hacer. El acto tuvo lugar a poco más de un mes del Día del Juez Lego.
(2024-09-04). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-09-04). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-09-04). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-09-04). Lebanon former central bank governor Riad Salameh 'arrested'. newarab.com 
(2024-09-04). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-09-04). Libya factions agree to appoint central bank governor. newarab.com 
Libya's two legislative bodies agreed on Tuesday to appoint jointly a central bank governor, potentially defusing a battle for control of the country's oil revenue that has slashed production. | The House of Representatives based in Benghazi, in eastern Libya, and the High State Council in Tripoli in the west signed a joint statement after two days of talks hosted by the U.N. Support Mission in Libya. | They agreed to appoint a central bank governor and board of directors within 30 days. Libya's central bank is the sole legal repository for Libyan oil revenue, and it pays state salaries across the country. | T…
(2024-09-04). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-09-04). Open Letter to the President of Mongolia: Ensure the Arrest of Vladimir Putin. fidh.org
(2024-09-04). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and Restore Civic Space. fidh.org
(2024-09-04). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-09-04). Congo's Fight Against Mpox: Vaccines Set to Arrive Amidst Challenges. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to receive its first delivery of mpox vaccine doses on Thursday, followed by a second on Saturday, according to Cris Kacita, the head of the country's mpox outbreak response.
(2024-09-04). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-09-04). 'Genocide Joe', now 'Killer Kamala'. workers.org 
Just how many Palestinian deaths are acceptable to the Democratic Party ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz? From Harris's speech at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 23 and her interview with CNN on Aug. 29, it appears that there is no limit. Union Square . . . |
(2024-09-04). Sunday 9/8: Webinar: Rejecting AIPAC: the Israel Lobby and the Democratic Party. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/rejecting-aipac…
(2024-09-04). On the Frontline of Resistance: The Women of Palestine. counterpunch.org 
During her acceptance speech in August at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris heaped praise on her mother. She spoke proudly of a childhood full of promise, forged by a single mother who taught her to dream big. As Harris paid homage to her mother, I thought of how Israel has done everything in
(2024-09-04). Overriding strike vote by 33,000 Boeing workers, IAM bureaucrats schedule vote on non-existent contract. wsws.org What is worse, the IAM is prepared to even override a "no" vote to enforce the contract through an undemocratic technicality.
(2024-09-04). Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses. aljazeera.com US Democratic nominee's proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump's polling advantage on economic issues.
(2024-09-04). Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk's Four Demands From Modi Govt As He Leads 'Leh To Delhi' 1000km Padyatra. hindustantimes.com Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with hundreds of Ladakhis, is marching on foot to Delhi from Leh to raise these four demands including for a statehood for Ladakh. The 'padyatra', organised by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, is expected to conclude on Oct 2 at Rajghat, New Delhi. What are the demands of Wangchuk and the people of Ladakh? Watch to find out!
(2024-09-04). New evidence linking Biden crime family and the Neo-Nazi junta. infobrics.org "The political and strategic objectives of the United States and its measures to intervene in Ukraine can be confirmed by numerous official and unofficial documents. These include, for example, the President's published National Security Strategies, US laws and other legal acts that relate to Ukraine and US financial support for Ukraine with the intention of influencing the policy and party landscape in Ukraine," the Austrian court noted, adding that Washington DC's persecution of Firtash gave it the reason to question the professed democratic principles of the United States, "a country with sham traditions of de…
(2024-09-04). Netanyahu Faces Fire From U.S.' Ally Saudi Arabia Over Philadelphi Corridor, Warns Of Consequences. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia reacted strongly against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his claims on the Philadelphi Corridor that runs along the Gaza-Egypt border. Saudi Foreign Minister in a statement strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli PM's statement of seeking control of the border stretch and also called it a security threat.
(2024-09-04). Egypt's dilemma: Back out of IMF reforms or anger its citizens. newarab.com 
(2024-09-04). Arab states blast Netanyahu's claims of Egyptian arms smuggling into Gaza. presstv.ir Several Arab countries have strongly rejected Netanyahu's allegations that weapons are being smuggled to Hamas through the Egyptian border.
(2024-09-04). Ethiopia and Russia discuss BRICS Summit preparations. tvbrics.com 
This year will be the first time that Ethiopia will participate in the summit…
(2024-09-04). Ethiopia launches national health forum. tvbrics.com 
The forum was held in Addis Ababa…
(2024-09-04). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-09-04). Nothing to Wear. whyy.org Baby Evie has always been Michaela Prell's favorite doll. Soft, minimalist, gender neutral, Baby Evie slept in Michaela's bed until it was time to go to college and the doll ended up in the bottom of a closet. A Victorian doll in the Atwater Kent collection called Flora McFlimsey — who comes with an extensive wardrobe — reminded Michaela of Baby Evie, and the difficulities of preservation.
(2024-09-04). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-04). Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on village in northeastern Nigeria. aljazeera.com Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses.
(2024-09-04). At Republican-Jewish confab, GOP set to proclaim itself America's only pro-Israel party. haaretz.com The Republican Jewish Coalition annual gathering in Las Vegas this week will likely see Republicans endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message of prioritizing 'total victory' over Hamas — with the hope of securing a victory of their own in November…
(2024-09-04). The Wisconsin GOP Is Afraid of Disabled Voters. progressive.org Republicans are pushing back against voting accommodations for disabled people.
(2024-09-04). Israeli Forces Abduct Two Children Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted, on Wednesday, two Palestinian children in the town of Al-Khader, southwest of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that before dawn on Wednesday, occupation forces abducted the two children, Mahmoud Ali Yousef Al-Kobar, 15, and Qusay Bassam Omran Salah, 15, after storming and searching their homes in Al-Khader …
(2024-09-04). Soldiers Shoot Two Children, Young Man, In Qalqilia, Hebron. imemc.org 
On Tuesday evening, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian children and a young man in Qalqilia and Hebron, in the northwestern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers shot a 13-year-old child with a live round in the leg while he was walking near the military roadblock at the northern …
(2024-09-04). Growing Interest in BRICS Membership Signals Consensus Among Global South. infobrics.org Experts say the continuous expansion of the group boosts momentum and confidence for the common development of emerging economies…
(2024-09-04). Coordinating for the Promotion of Israel in BRICS. infobrics.org An expert discussion"Israel: Between the Collective West and the Global South" was held in Tel Aviv, organized by the Dor Moriah Think Tank as part of The Haifa Format project…
(2024-09-04). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-09-04). Monday 9/9: Yoga for Activists. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, Room 101 | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-09-04). China reaffirms government's support for AI development and global co-operation. tvbrics.com 
China is actively working to help other developing countries benefit from AI and ensure the participation of countries in the Global South in global AI governance…
(2024-09-04). Delaware bus routes reimagined after study, first phase of discontinuation and expansions set for November. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Several Delaware bus routes are planned to be discontinued while others look to be expanded as part of a statewide effort to optimize the state's transit system. | In late 2022, the Delaware Transit Corporation launched
(2024-09-04). Why some of Philly's tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Some of Philadelphia's landmark office skyscrapers have declined in value, resulting in lower property taxes for their owners next year. | The market value of one Center City office tower at the corner of 16th and Market streets dropped by 20% in the past year, according to a WHYY News analysis of the city's 2025 property tax assessments. | That means its owner, American Real Estate Partners, will be paying less to the city of Philadelphia and the school district for a 39-st…
(2024-09-04). N.J. American Water launches reusable water bottle filling station grant program. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New Jersey American Water is The public water utility has set aside $25,000 to build 12 stations in its service areas statewide, prioritizing communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a…
(2024-09-04). Tunisia connects 300,000 residents to sanitation services. tvbrics.com 
This is the sixth phase of a programme to link working-class neighbourhoods to the sewerage network…
(2024-09-04). Presidential Candidate Detained Amid Falsification Allegations. devdiscourse.com Tunisia's public prosecutor has ordered the detention of presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel. The decision follows his arrest on Monday under suspicion of falsifying popular endorsements, according to Zammel's lawyer.
(2024-09-04). Uganda's Bobi Wine shot, injured in altercation with police in Kampala. aljazeera.com The police said officers attempted to stop the opposition leader from marching down a road, leading to an altercation.
(2024-09-04). Can 'Cwinya-ai' exorcise the golf demons on hole 17? independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | A week is a long time, even in golf. Joseph Cwinyaai was a 'big boy' at the Amateur Open last Saturday where he was runner-up, but today he returns to take on the 'big boys' when the 2024 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Professional Open tees off at the historic Entebbe golf …
(2024-09-04). Judicial officers given new tips to combat cyber crime. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judicial Training Institute has held a training session for judicial officers on handling cyber crimes at Mbale Resort Hotel in Mbale City. The training targeted judicial officers from the Eastern region of Uganda. Mbale Senior Resident Judge Frarouq Lubega, who spoke during the training on Tuesday, emphasized that the …
(2024-09-04). Tobacco users demand protection. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tobacco harm reduction activists are urging the government to revise the Tobacco Control Act to incorporate the harm reduction principle. Tobacco harm reduction is a public health strategy that is about minimizing the negative health impact of smoking. A harm reduction strategy for smokers includes recommending the use …
(2024-09-04). Ugandan CEOs encouraged to front collaboration to foster sustainable leadership. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top Ugandan CEOs have been encouraged to collaborate and adopt a collective approach toward achieving sustainable stewardship of their respective entities. This call was made during the launch of 15th edition of the Annual CEO Forum, held in Kampala yesterday. The forum, held under the theme "Only One Earth," brought …
(2024-09-04). Xi, Mnangagwa attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents.
(2024-09-03). FOCAC 2024: Strengthening China-Africa Ties for a Shared Future. libya360.wordpress.com Malik Ayub Sumbal The logo of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) near the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, August 29, 2024. The FOCAC summit is taking place in Beijing from September 4 to 6. /Xinhua Beijing is all set to host African leaders at the landmark 2024 Summit…
(2024-09-03). Talks put solidarity in spotlight. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping started holding bilateral meetings on Monday with foreign leaders who will attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which is scheduled in Beijing from Wednesday to Friday.
(2024-09-03). Stronger cooperation sought on climate change. ecns.cn China is looking to deepen its cooperation with African countries to tackle climate change and enhance their capacity to address environmental challenges, a senior official said on Monday.
(2024-09-03). Nation to better align BRI with African goals. ecns.cn China plans to further align its Belt and Road Initiative with the long-term development agendas of African countries, aiming to boost infrastructure connectivity and trade cooperation across the continent, Chinese officials said on Monday.
(2024-09-03). Gambian leader vows to deepen partnership. ecns.cn Gambian President Adama Barrow said he is looking to cement ties with China during the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, emphasizing that Beijing's role in Africa stands out due to its approach of equal partnership and mutual benefit.
(2024-09-03). China, South Africa elevate relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the elevation of bilateral ties to an all-around strategic cooperative partnership for the new era on Monday, charting new directions for bolstering diplomatic relations and pragmatic cooperation.
(2024-09-03). Chinese, Malawian presidents elevate bilateral ties as they meet in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
(2024-09-03). Xi meets Kenyan president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Kenyan President William Ruto, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)…
(2024-09-03). Xi holds talks with Zimbabwean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a state visit.
(2024-09-03). Media center welcomes thousands of journalists. ecns.cn The media center for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation went into trial operation in Beijing on Monday, providing services for more than 3,000 journalists from around the world.
(2024-09-03). Xi meets Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya. ecns.cn hinese President Xi Jinping meets with Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2,…
(2024-09-03). Xi holds talks with South African president Ramaphosa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2024.
(2024-09-03). Insights丨Ghanaian scholar: FOCAC an inspiration for Africa's foreign cooperation. ecns.cn Paul Frimpong, executive director of Africa-China Center for Policy and Advisory, a think tank based in Ghana, told China News Service in a recent interview that all summits focusing on Africa's foreign cooperation are happening because of FOCAC. "FOCAC is an inspiration for all of these to happen."
(2024-09-03). Insights丨Expert: Chinese enterprises intensify Africa-China cooperation. ecns.cn
(2024-09-03). Faustin-Archange Touadera: "Xi's Vision of Community with Shared Future Resonates with African Countries:" libya360.wordpress.com CGTN In a country facing numerous socioeconomic challenges, the path toward peace, security and reconciliation has been of paramount importance. Looking forward, development and modernization are now becoming a priority, and cooperation with #China plays a substantial and ever-increasing role. In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG's He Yanke sat down in Bangui with Faustin-Archange…
(2024-09-03). Russia invites 36 foreign leaders to BRICS summit. tvbrics.com 
Leaders of states that chair various associations in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have been invited…
(2024-09-03). Climate change is bleeding Africa dry, weather report warns. plenglish.com Nairobi, Sept 3 (Prensa Latina) Along with ethnic conflicts, struggles for power and the damage left by colonialism, Africa suffers today from an evil created by its ex-metropolis: climate change, a burden greater than that of the rest of the planet.
(2024-09-03). Report reveals grim picture of environmental crisis in Africa. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The State of the Climate in Africa 2023 Report underlined the urgent need to increase investment in adaptation to climate resilience, after revealing a grim picture of the environmental crisis on the continent, it was released today.
(2024-09-03). "Mpox" virus is almost identical to smallpox virus; smallpox was never eradicated. expose-news.com The psychological operations continue to ramp up to create a sense of urgency and fear required to market smallpox vaccines to Africa as mpox vaccines. But all is not as it seems, …
(2024-09-03). Minister Malatsi removes two USAASA Board Members. sanews.gov.za Minister Malatsi removes two USAASA Board Members | In a bid to restore stability and good governance at the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA), Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has removed two board members.
In a statement on Monday, the Minister said he informed Daphne Kula-Rantho and Boitumelo Mabusela of his decision to remove them from the board.
"I have removed the individuals, who are currently employed as civil servants, for failing to obtain approval and to provide evidence of permission from their employers to conduct additional remun…
(2024-09-03). Former Prasa employee sentenced to 15 years in prison. sanews.gov.za Former Prasa employee sentenced to 15 years in prison | A former Passenger Rail Agency South Africa (Prasa) employee, who was convicted in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Palm Ridge on Monday, has been sentenced by the same court today. | Daniel Mthimkhulu was charged with nine counts including fraud, uttering and forgery by allegedly misrepresenting his qualifications to Prasa upon his arrest in July 2015. | He claimed, among other things, to have acquired a Masters' degree from the University of Witwatersrand, as well as a Doctorate in Engineering Management from the Technische U…
(2024-09-03). Operation Shanela nets 13 949 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets 13 949 suspects | Operation Shanela continues to make its mark in the fight against crime with the police having arrested 13 949 suspects in the past week. | "Through detectives and crime intelligence tracing operations, roadblocks as well as stop and searches, police have taken a bold and decisive approach in protecting the communities that they serve," said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement on Monday.
The suspects were netted in operations that got underway on Monday, 26 August up until Sunday, 01 September.
This as all Operation Shanela operations are l…
(2024-09-03). Chikunga pays tribute to Thabiso Sikwane and Jessica Mbangeni. sanews.gov.za Chikunga pays tribute to Thabiso Sikwane and Jessica Mbangeni | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has lauded the late broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane and Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni's roles as advocates for women empowerment. | The renowned media broadcaster, Thabiso Sikwane, and praise singer, musician and church Bishop, Jessica Mbangeni, both passed away on Saturday, adding to the list of personalities the country recently lost during Women's Month. | Paying tribute, Chikunga said Sikwane and Mbangeni were the epitome of hope to many women and girls in Sou…
(2024-09-03). Acting President Mashatile congratulates South African sports stars. sanews.gov.za Acting President Mashatile congratulates South African sports stars | Acting President Paul Mashatile has extended his congratulations to several South African sportsmen and women for their exceptional achievements over the past weekend. | According to the Presidency, their victories have ushered the nation into the spring season, filled with hope and a renewed sense of national pride. | "Sports have a unique ability to bring South Africans together and uplift the nation's spirits, even amidst our challenges. | "The incredible performances by our athletes this past weekend serve as a testament to their dedicatio…
(2024-09-03). Collaborative effort uncovers rare meteorite in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Collaborative effort uncovers rare meteorite in the Eastern Cape | A significant meteorite that fell in the Eastern Cape last month has sparked a collaborative scientific investigation involving several leading universities.
The event, witnessed by residents from different locations, has led to the recovery of a rare meteorite fragment, provisionally named the "Nqweba Meteorite" after the nearby town of its discovery.
On 25 August 2024, residents from Garden Route, the Karoo, and provinces of the Western Cape and Free State observed a bright blue-white and orange streak of light in the sky.
(2024-09-03). DP to visit Limpopo to assess state of Giyani water projects. sanews.gov.za DP to visit Limpopo to assess state of Giyani water projects | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday visit Limpopo to assess progress achieved in various intervention projects undertaken to improve water services in the Greater Giyani Local Municipality. | The Deputy President will conduct the visit as Chairperson of the task team established to address water challenges in various areas of the country. | The task team is an institutional coordinating mechanism, which brings together key role players within government to provide leadership and technical assistance towards the resolution of challenges in…
(2024-09-03). Justice Minister to appear in Parliament over VBS allegations. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister to appear in Parliament over VBS allegations | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development this week following reports that she indirectly benefited from the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.
Last week, allegations surfaced in the media that Simelane, while she was Mayor of Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo, received at least R500 000 in a loan from an individual intimately linked to VBS bank.
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development Chairperso…
(2024-09-03). SA economy grows by 0.4%. sanews.gov.za SA economy grows by 0.4% | South Africa's Growth Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024 with finance, real estate and the business services industry contributing most to the growth.
This is according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) which released the GDP results on Tuesday.
"The finance, real estate and business services industry increased by 1.3%, contributing 0.3 of a percentage point to the GDP growth. Increased economic activities were reported for financial intermediation, auxiliary activities, real estate activities and other business services.
"The trad…
(2024-09-03). President calls for investments in SA. sanews.gov.za President calls for investments in SA | By Nosihle Shelembe | Beijing, China – President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to the business sector in China to invest in South Africa and make use of the great opportunities that exist for growth and development. | "South Africa presents a great opportunity for companies in Shenzhen to deepen their global value chains," the President said on Tuesday. | The President made the remarks during the Shenzhen Business Roundtable at the occasion of the State Visit to China. | "With the capabilities that your companies have, we encourage you to play a more active role in our econo…
(2024-09-03). BRICS New Development Bank Grants Algeria Membership. infobrics.org Algeria has received approval to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), according to the bank's president, Dilma Rousseff…
(2024-09-03). New member joining BRICS New Development Bank is announced. tvbrics.com 
The new BRICS development bank has decided to grant membership to Algeria…
(2024-09-03). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-09-03). iPhone 16 no estará solo: Huawei presentará su plegable triple casi al mismo tiempo. cubadebate.cu Es una diferencia de horas y dice mucho de Huawei, que tiene entre manos un anuncio importante. Al fin y al cabo, los plegables triples (tres zonas de pantalla, dos pliegues) son el siguiente paso natural de los plegables. En cualquier caso, el 10 de septiembre también es una fecha arriesgada, en tanto que los iPhone 16 seguirán siendo objeto de análisis y comentarios tanto en prensa como en redes sociales.
(2024-09-03). Independent MPs slam Badenoch's 'outrageous', 'Islamophobic' slur against anti-genocide campaign. skwawkbox.org 
Tory leadership hopeful's rant condemned as 'an attack on democracy' Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has been described as Islamophobic and a 'threat to democracy' by a group of five independent MPs for her 'outrageous slur' in describing the anti-genocide MPs as 'sectarian' and 'Islamist'. Four of the MPs are Muslims elected in July as …
(2024-09-03). Palestinian resistance attacks expand to southern West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Two Palestinian young men were shot dead by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Friday, August 30, north of the city of Hebron, in the southern occupied West Bank near the Israeli settlements of Gush Etzion and Karmei Tzur. | The slain young men were identified as Mohammad Ihsan Yaqin Maraqa and Zuhdi Nidal Abu Afifa, and had just carried out bomb attacks against illegal Israeli settlements. Their car bomb attacks left a number of casualties among the Israeli occupation forces. |
(2024-09-03). Report From Nicaragua: Solidarity With The Sandinista Revolution. popularresistance.org In July I took my first trip outside of the United States as part of a solidarity delegation to Nicaragua in order to learn more about the Sandinista Revolution and the process of socialist construction in this Central American nation. Truthfully, I did not know what to expect when visiting Nicaragua, and in reality, I never could have imagined the profound impact that this experience would have on my life. | During those nine glorious days our delegation traveled throughout Nicaragua, visiting various community development projects, museums and monuments. We attended a series of meetings with cadres of various o…
(2024-09-03). Israel Kills 4 in Strike on Gaza Aid Convoy Led by US-Based Group. truthout.org Israeli forces killed four people in an attack on a humanitarian aid convoy organized by a U.S.-based group on Thursday, the day after the World Food Programme announced that another Israeli attack earlier that week was forcing it to suspend movements for safety reasons. The aid convoy organized by U.S.-based nonprofit American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) was carrying food and fuel to a… |
(2024-09-03). Day 332 Update: The Carnage in Gaza Continues with Relentless Israeli Bombardment. imemc.org 
On Monday, September 2, day 332 of the Israeli assault on the civilian population of Gaza, Israeli forces continued their bombardment of civilian areas. At least 46 people were killed since dawn in various parts of Gaza, according to local sources. Israeli forces, for the second time in two days, bombed the St.
(2024-09-03). A Resistance View of the Long War. orinocotribune.com 
By The Anti Empire Project — Ago 30, 2024 | A review of Yahya Sinwar's novel, The Thorn and the Carnation | At the end of the 2021 war, a Hamas leader gave a speech among the carnage of Gaza. He told the press and public that he would walk home, that the Israelis knew where he was, and if they wanted to make him a martyr that would be their chance. Instead, he ended up going home and sitting on an intact piece of upholstery amid the rubble of his house. | Yahya Sinwar in his destroyed home in 2021 | Today that leader — until 2011 a prisoner of Israel's, now the head of Hamas's political bureau — is…
(2024-09-03). Keir Starmer's Partial Israeli Arms Embargo Has Pleased Nobody. bylinetimes.com There is an old fable about a man and his son, who attempt to take their donkey to market, only to be constantly interrupted by passers by who criticise the manner in which they do so. | In the story, the first person to stop them mocks their foolishness for walking alongside the animal when they could be using it to carry themselves along the road instead. | Stung by their criticism, the man orders his son to climb upon its back. However, upon doing so they are immediately stopped by another passer-by who criticises the boy for failing to offer the seat to his father instead. | Yet after swapping roles, they…
(2024-09-03). CENTCOM: Rescue mission underway for oil ship off Yemen. newarab.com A rescue mission was underway Monday for an The Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which was carrying 150,000 metric tons of crude oil, was hit by the In a
(2024-09-03). Pope Francis arrives in Muslim-majority Indonesia. newarab.com Dozens of excited Indonesians waved on Tuesday as a motorcade carried The 87-year-old pontiff, who will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days, was seated in a wheelchair as a lift disembarked him fr…
(2024-09-03). Venezuela Condemns US Theft of Government Aircraft. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The justification for the seizure of the aircraft is based on the more than 930 illegal sanctions that the US has imposed on V…
(2024-09-03). Los Angeles Teachers' Road To Durable Power, Part 1: 2014—2016. popularresistance.org From the 1990s to the mid-2010s, the dominant forces within the Democratic Party helped create, shape, and drive bipartisan neoliberalism in public education. Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Arne Duncan, Michelle Rhee, a variety of billionaires, and others promoted a model based on austerity, market-based carrots and sticks, attacks on teachers' unions, and unregulated growth of charter schools that undermined traditional public schools. These policies reinforced historic racial and class-based inequities in schools and demonized educators themselves. | Fast forward to 2019, when House Democrats proposed cuts to fede…
(2024-09-03). What The US Calls 'Criminal Gangs' Are Low-Income-Neighborhoods. popularresistance.org With this interview we try to take a look at Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, which is immersed in a deep political and social crisis. The Caribbean nation, recurrently hit by natural disasters and suffering from political storms caused by the colonization of its political class, faces political turbulence as one of its greatest challenges. | This interview dives into the current reality of Haiti, exploring the roots of the crisis, its current manifestations and the uncertain future prospects for this country that seems trapped in an endless cycle of suffering. | Kim Ives, commented on th…
(2024-09-03). Building A Labor Movement In The United States To Win Worker Rights. popularresistance.org For Labor Day, Clearing the FOG speaks with Rand Wilson, a long time labor organizer who began his career with Tony Mazzocchi and the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union and who has been involved in many campaigns to build worker power in the United States. Wilson speaks about the current challenges for workers, including the way contracts are negotiated, labor laws that prohibit strikes, antiquated union structure and union busting by employers. He comments on the call by UAW for a general strike on 2028 and he describes a new campaign, CHIPS Communities United, and what people can do to support workers where…
(2024-09-03). A Tale Of Two Yarn-Makers Reviving The Local Mill. popularresistance.org For nearly a decade, the Spinsters were a fixture at the Bellingham Farmers Market. Their booth was easy to find: market goers just needed to look for their brightly coloured yarns in vibrant cyan and deep magenta. Founders Kate Burge and Rachel Price commuted to the market by bike — neither one owned a car at the time — and set up most Saturdays. | The duo, who named their company Spincycle, specialized in a type of craft practised by few others in the early 2000s: kettle-dyeing and hand-spinning wool into beautiful skeins. Unlike most commercial yarns, which are spun and then dyed, the yarn Burge an…
(2024-09-03). Why the Lack of Training is Ukraine's Achilles Heel. sonar21.com 
To explain the dire plight confronting Ukraine, I will plagiarize James Carville's slogan from Clinton's 1992 Presidential Run — It is the training, stupid. As someone who trains instructors and average citizens on how to properly and safely use a firearm, I know that the best way to learn is by doing. But learning involves more than just acquiring knowledge, you must be able to apply that knowledge while under great stress. The same applies to military training. | I believe one of the major contributing factors to the dramatic increase in Ukrainian casualties is the lack of trained personnel. In shar…
(2024-09-03). COVID Vaccines May Cost $200 for Uninsured People Due to Federal Funding Cuts. truthout.org The latest coronavirus vaccine costs up to $200 for the roughly 25 million uninsured people in the U.S., due to the defunding of a federal program that previously covered the costs, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. It's the "latest tear in the safety net" as pandemic-era programs wind down, the newspaper reported. Covid-19 vaccines were free for everyone in the U.S. in 2021 and 2022… |
(2024-09-03). Haryana: Cow vigilantes kill 19 YO Aryan Mishra, mistaking him for cattle smuggler in Faridabad. muslimmirror.com A 19-year-old Class 12 student, Aryan Mishra, was shot and killed by cow vigilantes in Haryana's Faridabad after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler. The accused chased Aryan's car for 25 kilometers before fatally shooting him. Five suspects—Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna, Adesh, and Saurav—have been arrested in connection with the incident. Aryan, along with his …
(2024-09-03). Haryana: Cow vigilantes kill 19 YO Aryan Mishra, mistaking him for cattle smuggler in Faridabad. muslimmirror.com A 19-year-old Class 12 student, Aryan Mishra, was shot and killed by cow vigilantes in Haryana's Faridabad after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler. The accused chased Aryan's car for 25 kilometers before fatally shooting him. Five suspects—Anil Kaushik, Varun, Krishna, Adesh, and Saurav—have been arrested in connection with the incident. Aryan, along with his …
(2024-09-03). ISIS Suicide Bombing Kills At Least Six in Kabul. news.antiwar.com On Monday, a suicide bombing was carried out on the southern outskirts of the Afghan capital city of Kabul. The attack killed at least six people and wounded 13 others, according to Afghan police. The strike was in the Qala Bakhtiar neighborhood. ISIS-K, the local ISIS affiliate which US officials repeatedly claimed was totally destroyed …
(2024-09-03). China Answers | Chinese and American economists: Significance and future of China's high-quality development. ecns.cn In the latest episode of China Answers, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, is invited to ask some questions he has about China's high-quality development after carefully studying the Communiqué during the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He has authored several books focused on China's development, offering profound insights into China's reform and opening-up. His works are regarded as exemplary in telling China's story to the world.
(2024-09-03). Over 1,600 vehicles on display at Chengdu Motor Show. ecns.cn Visitors take a closer look at Nio's electric car model, EP9, at the 27th Chengdu Motor Show on Sept 1, 2024.Nearly 130 Chinese and foreign car companies made an appearance during the motor show, with more than 1,600 vehicles on display."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-03). Visiting medical experts lift Xizang healthcare standards. ecns.cn Fifteen years after returning from the Xizang Autonomous Region, endocrinologist Li Naishi is still devoted to the treatment and prevention of diabetes in the region.
(2024-09-03). US Seeks "Super Weapons" to Reign as Sole Superpower. thealtworld.com The US openly declares that it seeks to maintain a monopoly over shaping the "international order" following the Cold War and America's emergence from it as the sole superpower. | This policy is not new. | The New York Times in a 1992
(2024-09-03). Anti-war protests in Germany against government military intervention in Russia-Ukraine conflict. pressenza.com Large anti-war demonstrations were held across Germany this weekend against the government's military intervention in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. | Demonstrators gathered to express their opposition to the German government's military and diplomatic policies and to call for a peaceful solution to the current confrontation. | On Saturday, hundreds of protesters from all over the country gathered in the center of Dusseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. They waved anti-war placards and chanted slogans calling for peace. | Protester Isabelle Casel said: "We want to have good peaceful relations…
(2024-09-03). BNM Demonstrates in Amsterdam on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. pressenza.com 
On the occasion of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Netherlands chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a poignant demonstration in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. This gathering aimed to raise awareness of the ongoing plight of the Baloch people, particularly the widespread practice of enforced disappearances carried out by the Pakistani military. | BNM activists passionately delivered speeches, chanting slogans that echoed through the streets of Amsterdam. They held banners, placards, and flags symbolizing the Baloch National Movement and the quest…
(2024-09-03). Journey to Paradise Falls: Monamon Norte, Bauko's Hidden Gem. pressenza.com 
by Junifer Gambolao Felix | In an era where educational paradigms are shifting to encompass a broader understanding of our role as stewards of the Earth, there is a growing recognition of the need to appreciate and care for our natural landscapes. This shift is particularly relevant to programs like the Doctor of Philosophy in Administration and Supervision, and courses such as Current Trends, Problems, and Issues in Education, where future leaders are being equipped not just with academic knowledge but with values like a profound sense of responsibility toward sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
(2024-09-03). The conflict in Sudan has devastated health and healthcare systems. peoplesdispatch.org Since the beginning of the civil war in Sudan, the Sudanese people have experienced serious challenges in receiving proper health care. "The health sector has already been weak and fragile since 1979, when former Sudanese President Jaafar Nimeiri adopted the instructions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Sudanese government to refrain from providing main services including health and education to the Sudanese people to achieve devolution," said Dr. Ihssane Fagiri, leading member of the Doctors' Sector of the Communist Party, member of the Sudanese Women's Union, founding member of the No to Women's…
(2024-09-03). UAE's Minister for Climate Change and Environment emphasises importance of BRICS partnership in carbon markets. tvbrics.com 
The UAE has invested $50 billion in renewable energy projects in more than 70 countries…
(2024-09-03). Prosecutor admits Boluarte's alleged guilt. plenglish.com Lima, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Peru's National Attorney, Juan Carlos Villena, confirmed on Tuesday that an investigation had found that Peruvian President Dina Boluarte had accepted jewelry in exchange for benefiting the donor, a regional governor.
(2024-09-03). Uruguay open first Tourism Law Observatory. plenglish.com Montevideo, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay opened Tuesday the first Montevideo venue of Tourism Law Observatory of Latin America and the Caribbean. | It is a program to systematize, analyze and disseminate regulations of the sector in the region. | The decision to establish the observatory here followed a consensus reached during the 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas, held in Varadero, Cuba. | UN Tourism and the Inter-American Development Bank are participating in the program, which was inaugurated by President Luis Lacalle Pou. | The Uruguayan head of Tourism, Eduardo Sanguinetti…
(2024-09-03). Venezuela reaches out to rain-drenched communities. plenglish.com Caracas' Mayoress Carmen Melendez pointed out that the team toured the city after the heavy rains to supervise relief work for residents. | She further noted that thanks to the preventive maintenance conducted through the Rains Plan, it has been possible to "minimize the effects of the rainfall in hit communities." | The authority underscored that on the instructions of President Nicolas Maduro, the deployed teams have cleared the roads. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology informed on Tuesday that tropical wave number 34 transits from the center to the west of Venezuela. | The institute…
(2024-09-03). Magic Johnson considers in Brazil that he is an HIV survivor. plenglish.com Brasilia, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The legend of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the main basketball league in the United States, Earvin (Magic) Johnson Jr., considered that he is blessed for surviving the diagnosis of HIV, contracted at the peak of his career.
(2024-09-03). Invest in housing, not prisons: California's war on the homeless. therealnews.com 
The housing and affordability crisis is getting worse, and more people around the country are facing the grim reality of homelessness. Rather than treating housing as a human right and committing to large-scale construction of accessible housing, states like California are responding with police raids of homeless encampments and imprisonment for unhoused people. On this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa discusses non-carceral solutions to the housing crisis with Zachary Murray and Estuardo Mazariegos of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). | Studio / Post-Production: Ca…
(2024-09-03). How Should Organizations Be Held Accountable for Clinician Well-Being? jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint summarizes methods used by health care organizations to assess and improve clinician well-being, discusses the potential downsides of public reporting of clinician well-being survey data, and calls for making organizations' adherence to structure and process measures a part of accreditation criteria.
(2024-09-03). E-Cigarette Use in Adolescents and Adults. jamanetwork.com The introduction of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in recent years has created new dilemmas for clinical and research communities. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat liquids containing nicotine, flavoring, and other substances to create aerosols. Their use is often called "vaping." E-cigarettes have been marketed as safer alternatives to cigarettes because they do not contain the carcinogens found in combustible tobacco products. More than 4.5% of US adults, 10% of high school students, and 4.6% of middle school students report currently using e-cigarettes.
(2024-09-03). Mediterranean Diet Linked to Better Heart Health in Children and Teens. jamanetwork.com The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats, has already been associated with health benefits for adults. Now, a systematic review suggests it may have similar effects on children and teens. Researchers analyzed data from 9 randomized clinical trials involving 577 children aged 3 years to 18 years that measured the effects of Mediterranean diet—based interventions on cardiometabolic markers.
(2024-09-03). Daniel Ortega: El mayor reto que tenemos es garantizar la paz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 sep (RHC) El presidente Daniel Ortega afirmó que el mayor reto de los nicaragàºenses hoy día es continuar garantizando la paz de esta nación centroamericana.
(2024-09-03). Legisladores trinitenses rinden tributo en Cuba a próceres caribeños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 sep (RHC) Con la colocación de una ofrenda floral en el memorial a los próceres caribeños en esta capital inició su visita a Cuba la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de Trinidad y Tobago, Bridgid Annisette-George.
(2024-09-03). Cuba: Jueces legos tomaron posesión de sus cargos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 sept (RHC) Los Jueces legos tomaron posesión de sus cargos en las diferentes instancias del Tribunal Supremo Popular, tras un proceso de selección y aprobación de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2024-09-03). The New Yorker Publishes 2005 Haditha, Iraq Massacre Photos Marines "Didn't Want the World to See" democracynow.org 
After nearly two decades of obstruction by the U.S. military, The New Yorker has obtained and published 10 photos of the aftermath of the 2005 Haditha massacre, when U.S. marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians in revenge for an IED bombing that killed a service member. The graphic images show dead Iraqi men, women and children, many of them shot in the head at close range. The victims ranged in age from 3 to 76. Release of the photos came only after producers of the investigative podcast In the Dark sued the Navy, the Marine Corps and U.S. Central Command to force them to turn over the photos and other records. “…
(2024-09-03). Lebanon former central bank governor Riad Salameh 'arrested'. newarab.com
(2024-09-03). Attacks on Xiomara Castro's government escalate after termination of extradition agreement with the US. peoplesdispatch.org Following the termination of the extradition agreement between Honduras and the United States requested by President Xiomara Castro, the Central American country has experienced a political earthquake. President Castro's decision was taken after the US Ambassador in Tegucigalpa, Laura Dogu, made statements to Honduran media questioning the meeting of several Honduran officials with Venezuelan officials. | In light of this decision, the right-wing opposition in Honduras has accused the executive branch of making the decision due to alleged relations between some government officials and criminal groups. Such rumor…
(2024-09-03). UN hosts talks in Tripoli to resolve Libya's central bank crisis. newarab.com 
(2024-09-03). At Least 51 Killed in Russian Missile Strike on Ukrainian Military School. news.antiwar.com Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a Ukrainian military institute in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 and wounding 235, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The attack is being reported as the single deadliest strike in Ukraine of the year. Russia has stepped up its missile and drone attacks across Ukraine in response …
(2024-09-03). US Says It Captured ISIS 'Facilitator' in Syria With Kurdish Forces. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said Monday that its forces, along with the Kurdish-led SDF, captured an ISIS "facilitator" in Syria who was responsible for breaking other ISIS members out of prison. "During the early morning hours of September 1, CENTCOM forces and SDF captured Khaled Ahmed al-Dandal, an ISIS facilitator assessed to be aiding efforts of …
(2024-09-03). Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06) Endorses John Mannion for Congress in NY-22. urbancny.com 
A Call to Action at People's AME Zion Church Syracuse, NY — On Saturday August 31st, Congressman Jim Clyburn endorsed State Senator John Mannion in the race for NY-22. Congressman Clyburn joined Senator Mannion and community leaders for a Call to Action at People's AME Zion Church, located on the city's Southside. Congressman Clyburn addressed voters and constituents and urged them to work together to elect Democrats this November. "This election is the most consequential of our lifetime, and I urge all residents of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley to support John Mannion for Congress." said Congressm…
(2024-09-03). Sabotage of the Guri Hydroelectric Plant and the Real Plot Behind Machado's 'Fraud' Narrative. orinocotribune.com
(2024-09-03). Congolese and Chinese entrepreneurs seeking to cement ties. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The first economic forum between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and China ended in Beijing on Tuesday after two days assessing mutual investment opportunities, the Congolese presidency announced.
(2024-09-03). Uncommitted to Resistance, Committed to Donors, Part II. orinocotribune.com 
By Julia Kassem — Aug 30, 2024 | As was described in an earlier article, the Uncommitted Project was an exercise in ultimately garnering support for the Democratic party among constituents disillusioned by the genocide in Gaza. | With more than ever convergence between the Democratic and Republican establishment on domestic and international positions and policy, changes in the level of public opinion on Palestine, while irrelevant with the ruling class support of the Zionist entity and still a minority in the public opinion of Americans as a whole, serves as a barometer for how said ruling class sends its…
(2024-09-03). Muslim Women for Harris regroup after disbanding over DNC. newarab.com 
A group called Muslim women for Harris-Walz have regrouped after disbanding following the The group, which announced two weeks ago that it couldn't continue supporting the Democratic ticket in good conscience, is now saying that there is too much at stake to protest the party's stance over "With less than 70 days until the November election, we h…
(2024-09-03). On Labor Day, Harris slams Trump's anti-worker record. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT and PITTSBURGH—From blocking overtime benefits for workers to cutting taxes on the rich, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris spent Labor Day first in Detroit and then in Pittsburgh slamming the anti-worker record of her Republican foe, former president and current felon Donald Trump. She contrasted Trump's record of disdain for workers with the labor …
(2024-09-03). New houses beautify rural areas of DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of families moved into new houses in South Hwanghae Province, the largest agricultural producer in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the state news agency ACNC reported.
(2024-09-03). As Democrats fold to GOP on border policy, immigrants pay the price. therealnews.com 
Kamala Harris has made it clear that, while a new name is now at the top of the Democratic ticket in the 2024 elections, the party policy on immigration and the border has not changed and will not change. At the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris and other speakers continued to adopt the language of Donald Trump and Republicans when speaking about immigration policy and the "crisis" on the US-Mexico border. Harris also declared her commitment to signing the Bipartisan Border Security Bill, which Republicans and six Democrats killed in the Senate earlier this year, into law; the bill woul…
(2024-09-03). Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Border Occupation Amid Pro-Ceasefire Protests. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his insistence that the Israeli military permanently occupy Gaza's border with Egypt, further obstructing ceasefire negotiations as protests for a hostage release deal erupt in Israel. On Monday, Netanyahu hosted a long press conference in which he pledged not to "surrender to pressure" that he strike a ceasefire deal. |
(2024-09-03). Egyptian, Chinese Officials Discuss Strengthening Educational, Technological Cooperation. infobrics.org Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour welcomed Lin Xin, China's Vice Minister of Science and Technology, to explore collaborative efforts in scientific, research, and technological fields…
(2024-09-03). In less than a year: A second Egyptian-Turkish summit makes up for years of estrangement. uwidata.com By Islam Farag, reporting from Cairo, Egypt Last February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan visited Egypt, a remarkable development given years of friction between the two countries. During his important visit, Cairo and Ankara signed several agreements in the fields of tourism, culture and education. At that time, the two presidents agreed to develop a …
(2024-09-03). Egyptian citizens to be given permission to build penthouses in new cities. tvbrics.com 
The importance of maintaining the urban landscape of new cities was emphasised…
(2024-09-03). In less than a year: A second Egyptian-Turkish summit makes up for years of estrangement. unitedworldint.com Agenda of Egyptian President Sisi's visit to Türkiye. By Islam Farag, reporting from Cairo, Egypt Last February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan visited Egypt, a remarkable development given years of friction between the two countries. During his important visit, Cairo and Ankara signed several agreements in the fields of tourism, culture and education. At that …
(2024-09-03). Ethiopia strives to improve food security through rice cultivation. tvbrics.com 
The government has declared rice a "millennium crop" for its potential to increase food self-sufficiency…
(2024-09-03). Months after Kenyan police deployed to Haiti, security in the country has not improved. peoplesdispatch.org Kenyan police officers were deployed to Haiti as part of a UN-mandated mission to try to combat gang violence and restore security.
(2024-09-03). Defense of the Truth About Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process in Florence, Italy. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara Defense of the Truth About Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process Was Held at the CPA in Florence, Italy On Friday, August 30, the "Debate on Venezuela between the Bolivarian process, the elections, the destabilization attempts and the coup d'état" took place at the Centro Popular de Autogestión de Florencia Sur (CPA), Italy, with…
(2024-09-03). Washington Hijacks Another Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com 
The United States government seized a Venezuelan plane in the Dominican Republic, alleging that it violated the unilateral coercive measures imposed against Venezuela by the US. | According to various media outlets, two sources revealed that US authorities took the Venezuelan plane to the city of Florida on Monday. The hijacked plane is a Dassault Falcon 900EX with registration number T7-ESPERT from San Marino. | The US Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Department of Justice participated in the plane's seizure. The seizure was reported by mai…
(2024-09-03). Azerbaijan has rightfully reacted harshly to PACE's policy of double standards. uwidata.com Rightfully, Azerbaijan has reacted harshly to the double standards of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, UWI author Mehmet Perinàßek told Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. The country banned the entry of those PACE deputies who voted against the ratification of the powers of the republic's delegation in the organization. 'The double …
(2024-09-03). Tyranny Is Closer Than You Realize. thealtworld.com It is strange that there is no discussion of it, but in two weeks and one day on September 18 Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president in the November election in two months, is scheduled by a corrupt Democrat "judge" to be sentenced for 34 felony counts pulled out of thin air by a corrupt Democrat prosecutor for how Trump's accountants reported an expense. | Trump's accountants reported the expense as a legal expense, which was a reasonable classification of the expense, but the corrupt Democrat prosecutor said it was a campaign contribution by Trump to his own campaign and that by reporting it as a…
(2024-09-03). Argentine Health Workers Pressing on for Improvements. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The Trade Union Federation of Health Professionals of the Republic of Argentina (FESPROSA) confirmed on Tuesday they will continue to mobilize for improvements that include decent salaries.
(2024-09-03). What the Chicano Movement can teach us about organizing Latinos today. therealnews.com 
With Donald Trump continuing to demonize immigrants, especially immigrants from Latin America, and with Republicans calling for "Mass Deportation Now," Latinos in the US find themselves in the crosshairs of a national debate over immigration, border policy, racism, and economic justice. What can the Chicano Movement of the 20th century teach us about how to combat attacks on Latinos and other marginalized groups today? Last week, to mark the 54th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium, The Marc Steiner Show hosted a retrospective panel on the role of the Chicano Movement in building an anti-imperialist front…
(2024-09-03). Soldiers Abduct Five Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
Earlier Tuesday, Israeli soldiers abducted five citizens from Hebron Governorate, in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the town of Ethna, west of Hebron, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted Ismael An-Nattah, Issa An-Nattah, Mu'tasem Jibril Al-Jeyyawi, and Wissam Naeem Basheer Salmiya. The abducted Palestinians are all former political …
(2024-09-03). Updated: Soldiers Abduct Eleven Palestinians, Shoot One, in Qalqilia, Hebron. imemc.org 
Updated: On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted eleven Palestinians, including a teenage boy and a former political prisoner, from their homes, and shot one Palestinian in Hebron and Qalqilia, in the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, the soldiers invaded Sa'ir town, north of the city, searched …
(2024-09-03). Updated: Soldiers Abduct Ten Palestinians, Shoot One, in Qalqilia, Hebron. imemc.org Updated: On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted ten Palestinians, including a teenage boy and a former political prisoner, from their homes, and shot one Palestinian in Hebron and Qalqilia, in the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, the soldiers invaded Sa'ir town, north of the city, searched …
(2024-09-03). Mass Israeli Protests as 6 More Hostages Killed, But Netanyahu Refuses Ceasefire Terms, U.S. Sends Arms. democracynow.org 
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested this weekend to demand a ceasefire following the deaths of six more hostages in Gaza, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject the terms of a deal that would remove Israeli troops from southern Gaza. This comes after nearly 11 months of Israel's war on Gaza, which has killed over 40,000 Palestinians in the territory, according to local health authorities. "Our politicians won't listen to anything, because they're driven out of self-interest," says Israeli peace activist Yonatan Zeigen, whose mother Vivian Silver was killed…
(2024-09-03). Can Lebanon's army replace Hezbollah along the southern border. newarab.com 
Western powers want cash-strapped
(2024-09-03). CIA Cutout Promotes Unverified Claims That North Korea Executed People For Watching South Korean Soap Operas. covertactionmagazine.com In late July, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a CIA cutout that specializes in regime-change propaganda, hosted a set of conferences where panelists alleged that North Korea had executed a 22-year-old man for watching South Korean soap operas. The allegations had earlier been reported in the New York Post and other media outlets, which …
(2024-09-03). Heat waves delay return to school in some regions. ecns.cn Some primary and secondary schools in Chongqing and Sichuan provinces in southwestern China and Nanchang in Jiangxi province have delayed the start of the autumn semester due to ongoing heat waves.
(2024-09-03). Klamath River Dam Removal Allows Salmon to Run Free for First Time in More Than a Century. pressenza.com The Klamath-Trinity River system in southern Oregon and northern California was once the site of huge salmon runs — one estimate put them at 650,000 to one million fish. The Klamath River watershed supports chinook and coho salmon, steelhead trout and other fish species that contribute to Tribal,…
(2024-09-03). Scorching heat activates warnings in Ecuador. plenglish.com The scientific institution warned that places in the Amazon and areas in the country's southern region will be most affected by the rise in daytime temperatures. | INAMHI explained that these conditions correspond to low humidity in the environment, high pressure, and dry air circulation.
(2024-09-03). New Jersey offers millions in tax credits for a new 76ers arena in Camden. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New Jersey is making a push to lure the Philadelphia 76ers to Camden with millions of dollars in tax credits as team owners pursue constructing their own arena. | First reported by
(2024-09-03). Wild weather in Southern California leaves hundreds without power. america.cgtn.com 
Hundreds of homes in an upscale neighborhood in Southern California are without electricity after a utility company shut down power following warnings about landslides. | The community of Rancho Palos Verdes, about 40 kilometers south of Los Angeles, is home to multi-million-dollar homes overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Many owners refuse to leave the area. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-09-03). Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses G20 Summit, China-Brazil relations. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil has big ambitions for 2024, as it holds the presidency of the G20, which culminates in a summit in Rio de Janeiro in November. | The South American nation wants greater international focus on priorities such as fighting inequality, dealing with climate change, and reform of global governance. | Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira, sat down with CGTN's Paulo Cabral, to discuss some of these issues, as well as Brazil's 50 years of diplomatic relations with China.
(2024-09-03). Delaware pays $102 million in legal settlement to Pennsylvania, other states over unclaimed property. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware will pay $102 million in unclaimed property funds to a coalition of states, including Pennsylvania, as part of a recent legal settlement. | Pennsylvania and Arkansas led the bloc of states that sued Delaware for its collection of unclaimed property outside of its borders. |
(2024-09-03). Low Wage Work Isn't Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too. inequality.org I've always felt that working in customer-facing jobs is my calling. I'm passionate about making people feel comfortable when they enter a business, be it a retail store or a restaurant. But it was hard to keep that passion when I worked at Dollar General. Like workers at many other big retailers, we were so …
(2024-09-03). Xi, Mnangagwa attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents.
Countries unveil a series of joint initiatives to combat climate change…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and other African countries have been advised to take a keen interest in US politics. The outcome of the presidential polls later this year is poised to affect several economies across the world. Experts say, the election is important for Uganda, which is pegging its anticipated double-digit …
To enhance the impact of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, African countries need a more coherent strategy of engagement with China along with increased public transparency, awareness, and citizen agency ANALYSIS | PAUL NANTULYA | The Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held in Beijing starting September 4 to 6, takes place at a …
Here's what it takes to end the new phase that emerged in 2022 INTERVIEW | OYEWALE TOMORI | Barely over a year after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that mpox was no longer a public health issue of international concern, it is back in the news. This time with a diversity of variants, new modes …
Starlink's intention to offer a router-free service would be a "wake-up call" for Africa's telecom giants, according to one analyst, and could trigger a pricing war across Africa's telecom sector, forcing traditional giants to innovate or risk losing their market stronghold. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink looks set to further …
Just a week before the presidential election, On Sunday, 1 September, the public prosecutor in the city of Tlemcen, northwestern Algeria and near the Moroccan borders, announced the arrest of sev…
The decision was taken on Saturday and announced by NDB chief Dilma Roussef at a meeting in Cape Town, By joining "this important development institution, the financial…
Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression | After the brief 'breath of freedom' of the Hirak, the mandate of Abdelmadjid Tebboune, candidate for re-election in September, has been marked by human rights violations | | A student-led anti-government demons…
Russians Advancing on Selidovo | If this was a boxing match and there was a competent referee, this war would be called over — Technical Knock Out (TKO). The carnage Russia is inflicting on Ukraine is growing with each passing day. A year ago, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported an average of 700 Ukrainian casualties a day. Now, that number exceeds 2,000 a day — killed and wounded. The problem confronting Ukrainian commanders is the lack of trained reserves that could be plugged into failing battle lines. Ukraine has no viable system or plan in place to recruit and train 30,000 new soldiers ev…
Iran's final investigation into the May helicopter crash that killed president The helicopter carrying 63-year-old Raisi and his entourage came down on a fog-shrouded mountainside in northern Iran, The main cause of the helicopter crash…
The impact of losing access to healthcare is starkly illustrated by the example of pregnant women in Gaza, estimated at 50,000 when the war began. Many have miscarried and are having stillbirths, faced C-sections with unsensitized equipment and without anesthetic, while increasing numbers of newborns are "simply dying," according to the World Health Organization, because starving mothers are giving birth to critically underweight babies. 
The tiltrotor V-22 Osprey has a plagued, bloodied history. But blighted as it is, the aircraft remains a cherished feature of the US Marines, regarded as vital in supporting combat assault, logistics and transport, not to mention playing a role in search-and-rescue missions and delivering equipment for the Navy carrier air wings. In March this year, 
On a recent trip to Germany, I sought to better understand how the Nazi Party rose to power, and carried out the Holocaust, in which most of my Hungarian Jewish relatives perished. I gained some new insights, and learned several lessons that may be useful in the polarized United States today, with the election looming and far-right agitation growing. | 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Several years ago, Pepón Osorio started losing weight. A lot of weight. Too quickly. He got concerned. | The first object visitors encounter at Osorio's new, immersive installation at Jefferson Hospital, "I had lymphoma," he said. "A rare case of lymphoma: mantle cell lymphoma." | Artist Pepón Oso…
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians after assaulting and wounding one of them near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said several military jeeps invaded Al-Biereh city, stormed and searched homes in the Al-Baloa neighborhood, and abducted a Palestinian, Osama Gharib Al-Jamzawi, 45, leading to protests. They added that …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has dragged Arua City to court for refusing to issue a development permit for a proposed ecotourism and recreational centre at Arua Central Forest Reserve locally known as Barifa. In April 2019, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) awarded Oguzu a 10-acre …
Las pasadas elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela fueron una inteligente pieza de guerra electoral en la que los medios de comunicación desempeñaron un papel fundamental. En este artículo enumeramos algunas cosas sorprendentes que los principales medios de comunicación han callado. | *…
We end our Labor Day special with Shawn Fein, the president of the United Auto Workers. In August, he addressed the Democratic National Convention. Midway through his speech, Fain took off his jacket to show that he was wearing a T-shirt that read "Trump is a scab."
Currently, the President sending the limitless money and weapons happens to be a Democrat. Lest anyone forget the Republican's loyalty to the cause, however, the "sane" presidential aspirant, Nikki Haley thought it was a great idea to be photographed autographing the U.S. manufactured and supplied bombs before they were loaded on the U.S. made warplanes. 
ceasefire deal for Gaza, The Washington Post has reported, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to agree a truce that would bring Israeli captives home. | A senior US official said that Washington is in discussions with their Egyptian and Qatari counterparts about a proposed deal to be presented to Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the coming weeks. | They added that if both sides fail to accept the proposal, it could signal the end of the US-led negotiations. | 
The vision aims to leverage Egypt's rich cultural heritage and creative industries to generate economic and social returns…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Simba Cement continues to redefine Uganda's construction industry by offering top-quality cement at unmatched prices, setting a new standard for the sector. As the company scales its operations with the region's largest clinker manufacturing plant in West Pokot, Kenya, Simba Cement is empowering builders, contractors, and homeowners to undertake diverse …
The Kenyan MP who annoyed Museveni ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | When President Yoweri Museveni threw decorum aside to rail at a Kenyan MP who apparently has become a thorn in his political skin, many Ugandans were left wondering as they had never heard of Babu Owino. Museveni was on Aug. 27 speaking at State House …
A former head of Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as Al-Bidja, was killed Sunday in the town of Sayyad, 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the capital 
From the outskirts of cities to the most rural parts of the country, more than 1 million Namibians lack adequate access to toilets, and they are often faced with only one option: open defecation. According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF's Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) 2020 data, Namibia ranked sixth for the highest rate of open 
Israeli forces assassinated, on Sunday, a Palestinian young man and injured another, in separate incidents in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces assassinated the young man, Mohannad Mohammad Mahmoud Al-Aswad, 34, after besieging a home in the center of Hebron city on Sunday afternoon. Sources added that after …
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians and closed roads in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the city of Hebron and abducted Ihsan Yaqeen Maraqa, and his son, Firas, in addition to his brother Islam, and Nidal Abu Afifa and his son, Yazan. …
RSF loots National Museum of Sudan, says report | Trucks loaded with items from the museum have been smuggled to South Sudan, says the national broadcaster | | A partial view of the courtyard of the National Museum of Sudan in the capital Khartoum on 12 August 2020 (AFP) | Sudanese Rapid Support…
By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks the end of …
Impressions from Baghdad. By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks …
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugabula Saza's team continued their strong start in this year's MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, securing a 2-1 win over a determined Bunhole Bunhanhumba in Sunday's Mawembe Hill group match held at Kamuli Park Playground. The home side, led by the prolific Majid Kazindula, took the lead in the 37th minute …
≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While in the bushes herding his cattle in Kasese, Enock Nayebale always dreamt of a future 20 years away that had him take his children to the best schools in the country, and also build himself and his mother a permanent tin roofed house. Those dreams were still alive …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to the women under the Mothers' Union to encourage Christians to embrace wealth creation and universal education programmes. On Sunday, President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni graced the closing ceremony for the Annual Mothers' Union Conference for the Buganda Region. The …
The country was ranked among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of the number of respondents who admitted to using artificial intelligence…
Families accuse Netanyahu of failing to return Israeli captives alive | Hamas says six captives recovered by soldiers were killed by Israeli fire and blames US for their deaths | | A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a placard during an anti-go…
On Sunday at dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young man and confiscated a car in the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of the central West Bank city of Ramallah, and one in Askar refugee camp, east of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources in Ramallah said several military jeeps invaded the Al-Mughayyir village, northeast …
In reprinting "A Child in Palestine: The Cartoons of Naji al-Ali," Verso Books introduces al-Ali and his most famous creation, "Handala," to a new generation fighting for justice in Palestine.
Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have publicly declared that they cannot do anything to save Carney Hospital in Dorchester. This is a boldfaced lie.
Can the US central bank control inflation? Or does it want to inflate asset bubbles for the rich? Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Fed monetary policy and its implications for working people.
The initiative is a key priority for the sector…
Group Demands Better Enforcement of the 11-year old Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act | 1 September 2024, Quezon City. Eleven years since it was enacted on September 3, 2013, and five years after its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) were belatedly issued in 2019, Republic Act No. 10620, or the Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act, remains poorly implemented. | The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition finds it deeply concerning that the overwhelming majority of toys sold in the market are poorly labeled depriving consumers of essential information to enable them to make informed choices w…
Israeli soldiers abducted six citizens, including three women, at dawn on Sunday, from the city of Hebron and the towns of Halhoul to the north and Yatta to the south, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town of Yatta, and violently searched homes, causing damage, …
Israeli sources have reported that, early Sunday morning, three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack near Tarqoumia Palestinian city, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. The sources said Palestinian fighters opened fire at an Israeli police vehicle on Route 35 near the Ethna-Tarqoumia junction, near an Israeli military …