(2024-10-24). Expansion of BRICS+ Could Bolster SA Auto Industry — Report. infobrics.org The Automotive Business Council's BRICS+ Research Report 2024 has found that South Africa has not substantially benefited from its membership of the bloc, but this could change should membership be expanded…
(2024-10-24). Pezeshkian: US-West sanctions, Israeli bloodshed forestall regional peace. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says the US, the West, and Israel are preventing the establishment of peace in West Asia.
(2024-10-24). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-24). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-24). Ethiopia aims to host the Africa Cup of Nations. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia was one of the founding fathers of African football and remains committed to the development of the sport in the region…
(2024-10-24). President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit. sanews.gov.za 
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…
(2024-10-24). S. Africa Hails Iran's Membership in BRICS. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa said Iran's membership in BRICS will strengthen the bloc, highlighting his country's support for collective progress and battle against unilateralism.
(2024-10-24). Abu Dhabi to host Bitcoin Conference 2024. ummid.com Billed as the world's largest Bitcoin event, Bitcoin Conference 2024, is set to hold its inaugural Middle East and North Africa (MENA) conclave in Abu Dhabi.
(2024-10-24). In West Africa, Canadian mining firms come up against bloc of independent states. mronline.org 
An increasingly assertive group of African nations are constraining the ability of Canadian companies to profit from resources.
(2024-10-24). August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' teaches the potent legacy of Southern slavery. peoplesworld.org 
PASADENA, Calif. — How does the indelible stain of slavery reverberate down into the 20th century? Specifically into a modest, haunted African-American home in Pittsburgh's Hill District—where August Wilson grew up—in the 1930s, in The Piano Lesson, the fourth of August Wilson's extraordinary 10-play "American Century Cycle," each devoted to exploring themes of 10 sequential …
(2024-10-24). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Towards Another Uprising. indybay.org At the end of 2010 an individual act of despair in the town of Sidi Bouzid ignited a daring, enraged, and joyful upheaval that travelled through North Africa into the Middle East and beyond. People defied the oppressive systems they had been immersed in for generations and came together in the streets to topple the political elites at their helm. The authorities, at first stunned by this courageous spirit that they couldn't understand, then unleashed a cynical and brutal response. | This defeat is still being inflicted on the people in the region, and is also felt all over the world by those who stood in solidari…
(2024-10-24). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.
(2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary | The Gauteng Department of Education says it is deeply concerned about the increasing number of foodborne illness cases reported in schools around the province recently. | On Wednesday, the department was alerted to an incident involving an alleged foodborne illness that broke out at Emmangweni Primary School in Tembisa, affecting 16 learners., , According to the department, preliminary reports indicate that after the school break at 11: 00, a group of 16 learners (aged between 11 and 15) reported to the office experiencing dizzines…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the swift and decisive action by law enforcement authorities in apprehending the suspect linked to the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Orland East, Soweto, on Monday, 21 October. | "The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victim, their family and the Orlando East community, which was shaken by this horrific incident. | "The committee commends the tireless efforts of the police, working together with members of the community, in appr…
(2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.
(2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…
(2024-10-24). Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family. sanews.gov.za Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family | Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Head of Department Guy Redman have officially handed over custodianship of the remains of struggle stalwart, Basil February, to his family. | The ceremony took place at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town on Wednesday. | February, who died in combat in 1967 while exiled in Zimbabwe, was one of 49 struggle stalwarts repatriated to South Africa in September 2024. | February is one of three stalwarts, whose remains will be returned to their home province ⚪ the Western…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng central hospitals operating beyond capacity to treat cancer. sanews.gov.za Gauteng central hospitals operating beyond capacity to treat cancer | Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle the current patient load. | The central hospitals are operating beyond their capacity in providing both cancer treatment and overall healthcare services. | These are the findings of a detailed evaluation of oncology services in Gauteng, undertaken by the Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee. | The Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee, consisting of members from…
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians. sanews.gov.za Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has handed over tools of trade to 402 trained and certified refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians., , "The tools we are handing over to our refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians today will empower them to continue their essential work, ensuring that our cooling systems are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly," the Deputy Minister said on Thursday in Pretoria., , The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plans to further un…
(2024-10-24). DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West. sanews.gov.za DWS inspects water infrastructure in North West | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will today assess the conditions of water and waste water treatment infrastructure in the North West following the recent detection of the cholera causing bacterium in raw water. | The Deputy Minister will begin his programme by meeting with various stakeholders at the Lekwa-Teemane Council Chambers in Bloemhof. He will then proceed to site inspection visits at Bloemhof Dam, Christiana Waste Water Treatment Works and the Bloemhof Water Treatment Works. | "The Deputy Minister will meet different stakeholders an…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Education concerned about alleged foodborne illness at Emmangweni Primary | The Gauteng Department of Education says it is deeply concerned about the increasing number of foodborne illness cases reported in schools around the province recently. | On Wednesday, the department was alerted to an incident involving an alleged foodborne illness that broke out at Emmangweni Primary School in Tembisa, affecting 16 learners., , According to the department, preliminary reports indicate that after the school break at 11: 00, a group of 16 learners (aged between 11 and 15) reported to the office experiencing dizzines…
(2024-10-24). Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government welcomes the arrest of rape, murder suspect | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the swift and decisive action by law enforcement authorities in apprehending the suspect linked to the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Orland East, Soweto, on Monday, 21 October. | "The arrest represents a crucial step towards justice for the victim, their family and the Orlando East community, which was shaken by this horrific incident. | "The committee commends the tireless efforts of the police, working together with members of the community, in appr…
(2024-10-24). Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for alleged rape, murder of six-year-old Soweto girl | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted for the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Soweto on Monday. | The suspect was arrested last night and is expected to appear in court soon. | The little girl, Amantle Samane, was found murdered and allegedly raped at a shack about 650 metres from her home on Monday. | Her family last saw her alive when she and other children were playing in the street.
(2024-10-24). Zikalala to address KZN investment conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address KZN investment conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference., , Held under the theme: "Driving sustainable growth through strategic investments", Thursday's conference aims to unlock sustainable investment opportunities within RNM and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region. , , Zikalala is expected to speak on programmes such as the new harbour development in the South Coast and support infrastructure for the new Smart City Project under the District Developme…
(2024-10-24). Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family. sanews.gov.za Freedom fighter Basil February's remains finally handed over to his family | Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie and Head of Department Guy Redman have officially handed over custodianship of the remains of struggle stalwart, Basil February, to his family. | The ceremony took place at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town on Wednesday. | February, who died in combat in 1967 while exiled in Zimbabwe, was one of 49 struggle stalwarts repatriated to South Africa in September 2024. | February is one of three stalwarts, whose remains will be returned to their home province ⚪ the Western…
(2024-10-24). Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement. sanews.gov.za Call for global investors to register for post MTBPS engagement | Global investors, who wish to participate in engagements on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) after it has been delivered by the Minister of Finance, have been encouraged to register for the roadshows that will be led by National Treasury., , Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (2024 MTBPS) to Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024., , "The Republic of South Africa, rated Ba2/BB-/BB- (Moody's/S&P/Fitch) has mandated Absa and J.P. Morgan to arrange a Global Investor Call (GIC) a…
(2024-10-24). Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians. sanews.gov.za Govt lends helping hand to servicing technicians | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has handed over tools of trade to 402 trained and certified refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians., , "The tools we are handing over to our refrigeration and air conditioning servicing technicians today will empower them to continue their essential work, ensuring that our cooling systems are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly," the Deputy Minister said on Thursday in Pretoria., , The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plans to further un…
(2024-10-24). A year on in Gaza, the horrors must stop. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Tunisia : Kais Saied re-elected – the hopes of the democratic transition fade. fidh.org
(2024-10-24). Idris Elba to build film studios in Africa, says move is 'Going to Happen'. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda — ALL AFRICA | Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. "I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider — it's going to happen," he told BBC. "I think [I'll move] in the next …
(2024-10-24). Uganda confirms 1st mpox death as infections rise to 164. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday confirmed its first death of mpox as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections hit 164 in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone on Wednesday that the death was registered in the mid-western district of …
(2024-10-24). FIFA president confirms at least 9 African teams for 2026 World Cup. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly opened on Tuesday …
(2024-10-24). Blinken gives US stamp of approval for Netanyahu's war of extermination in Gaza. wsws.org Blinken's visit carries with it enormous political, legal and historical significance. A top representative of the American government was briefed on the plan of mass extermination and proceeded to give what amounted to an unconditional and blanket endorsement of Israeli policy.
(2024-10-24). Blinken gives US stamp of approval for Netanyahu's war of extermination in Gaza. indybay.org Blinken came to Israel to sign off on the deliberate starvation of Gaza, the ethnic cleansing of Northern Gaza and the systematic extermination of all who remain. Every crime of which Robert Jackson, the lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg tribunal, accused the leaders of Nazi Germany is being committed on a somewhat smaller scale by the Biden administration. Jackson said that by condemning the leaders of Nazi Germany, the American government was putting a "poisoned chalice … to our own lips as well" if it ever carried out similar crimes. Blinken has gulped the chalice down to the dregs.
(2024-10-24). School Index 2024: South Asia's Top 5 Schools are in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. ummid.com South Asia's top 5 schools ae – 3 in India and 1 each in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Carfax Education said while releasing the School Index 2024.
(2024-10-24). Israeli Rights Group B'Tselem Says Israel Is Carrying Out an Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Northern Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-24). 34 million seniors in Medicare Advantage plans face rude awakening. mronline.org October 15 marks the first day of open enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans—a time that will deliver chaos and confusion for many of the 34 million seniors who depend on these plans to pay their healthcare bills.
(2024-10-24). Desde Camagàºey hasta Guantánamo, la ayuda de los eléctricos tras Oscar. radiohc.cu Hasta Guantánamo, provincia de Cuba severamente afectada tras el paso del huracán Oscar, llega la Formación Especial Eléctrica Ignacio Agramonte, de Camagàºey, para colaborar en las tareas de recuperación.
(2024-10-24). Camagàºey apoya recuperación eléctrica en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) El contingente Ignacio Agramonte de la Empresa Eléctrica de Camagàºey partió miércoles para el municipio de San Antonio del Sur, en Guantánamo, afectada fuertemente por el huracán Oscar, a fin de apoyar la recuperación de la infraestructura dañada tras el evento.
(2024-10-24). Cuba se solidariza con provincia azotada por tormenta tropical Oscar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) Organizaciones e instituciones de Cuba continúan hoy recogiendo donaciones para apoyar a las familias afectadas por el paso de la tormenta tropical Oscar en la provincia Guantánamo.
(2024-10-24). Left parties in India protest arms exports to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org On October 21, left-wing parties in India held a protest and sit-in outside the Adani-Elbit factory in Hyderabad, Telangana, demanding an immediate ban on all weapon supplies to Israel. The protesters, carrying flags and banners depicting Israel's massacre of Palestinians, chanted slogans condemning Israel's Zionist regime and its collaboration with India. | S. Veeraiah, a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Telangana,
(2024-10-24). Seeking to preserve their gerrymandered election maps, Ohio Republicans sabotage Issue 1 initiative. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS—Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, with Congressional district lines carving up the state in ways that guarantee right-wing political domination in election after election. Many people in Ohio are tired of it, but Republicans in the state are doing everything they can to keep things exactly as they are. …
(2024-10-24). Marginal Gains — Vital (but Ignored) in Cancer Care. expose-news.com The theory of marginal gains suggests that small, incremental improvements in various aspects of a process or system can collectively lead to significant gains and transformation. "I firmly believe that this theory …
(2024-10-24). How to Steer Hurricanes, Flood Homes, and Steal Lithium. West North Carolina's Tragic Aftermath. globalresearch.ca : | Introduction: | This outstanding analysis by Greg Reese was first published on GR on October 8, 2024. Greg Reese's text and video below document the history of Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) applied to Hurricanes as well as the issue of Lithium …
(2024-10-24). Video: Israel Destroys Gaza to Control World's Most Important Shipping Lane? The Ben Gurion Canal Linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba. globalresearch.ca [Important article first published by Global Research on November 2, 2023] | Global Research Introduction: | Incisive and carefully documented geopolitical analysis by Richard Medhurst pertaining to the building of the Ben Gurion Canal linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of …
(2024-10-24). Four Injured After Israeli Army Jeep Rammed Them In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, four Palestinians were injured when an Israeli military jeep rammed their car east of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Medical sources reported that the four Palestinians suffered concussions and bruises after a speeding Israeli military jeep rammed their car near Azmut village, east of Nablus. They added that …
(2024-10-24). Universities Raze Jewish Students' Gaza Solidarity Sukkahs. indybay.org To honor the Sukkot holiday, students from Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and other Jewish-led organizations constructed Gaza solidarity sukkahs on campuses including Northwestern University; University of Chicago; Brown University; Columbia University; University of Washington; University of California, Berkeley; Stanford University; Yale University; University of North Carolina; University of California, Los Angeles; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rutgers University; University of California, San Diego; and other schools.
(2024-10-24). Popular Detroit Muslim leader ejected from Kamala Harris rally. indybay.org The police officer said, 'You either leave now or I'll put you in the back of my car.'"
(2024-10-24). Nigel Farage in car crash interview while trying to defend Trump. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage has endured another car crash interview, this time while trying to defend Donald Trump. | Appearing on Times Radio, Farage took issue with Kamala Harris describing Trump as a fascist. | He told presenter Rosie Wright: "Oh she's in big trouble." | Farage continued: "When Trump's smiling, Trump's winning. | "She's desperate and I have no doubt these attacks will become even more hysterical over the next few days." | Hitting back, Wright told Farage: "But talking of hysterical attacks, Donald Trump himself, he insults Kamala Harris all the time. | "Talking about her mental health, he says she's crazy…
(2024-10-24). As mental health workers, we call for an end to the West's collusion with Israel. middleeasteye.net Healthcare practitioner, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers are calling for an end to Israel's genocidal onslaught.
(2024-10-24). Colonialism's Legacy has Left Caribbean Nations Much More Vulnerable to Hurricanes. counterpunch.org 
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to live with storms and limit their exposure to damage. On the
(2024-10-24). The Case Against Medicare Advantage: a Talk With Dr. Ana Malinow. counterpunch.org 
Dr. Ana Malinow. Earlier this year, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled — Less Care at Higher Cost: The Medicare Advantage Paradox — by three medical doctors — Adam Gaffney, Stephanie Woolhandler, and David U. Himmelstein. The authors say that we must get rid of Medicare Advantage plans and
(2024-10-24). North Korean balloon dumps rubbish on South Korea's presidential compound. aljazeera.com Local media report that ballon also carried leaflets ridiculing the South Korean president.
(2024-10-24). Israeli air attack causes huge explosions in southern Beirut. aljazeera.com Huge explosions hit the Lebanese capital Beirut as Israeli forces carried out air raids, said to be targeting Hezbollah…
(2024-10-24). Israeli forces carry out death marches in north Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israel broadens assaults on civilian life in Lebanon.
(2024-10-24). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-24). Hezbollah launches retaliatory strikes on Israeli military positions. presstv.ir Fighters from Hezbollah have carried out a series of operations, aiming at various Israeli military positions in the occupied territories.
(2024-10-24). Israel attacks al-Mayadeen's office in Beirut. presstv.ir The Israeli regime carries out an airstrike against the office of Lebanon's al-Mayadeen television network in the country's capital Beirut.
(2024-10-24). Innovative charger for electric vehicles in China. ecns.cn A residential community in Shanghai has introduced "power banks" for new energy vehicles. People can immediately charge the car with just a few taps on the phone with no limitation of distance.
(2024-10-24). The Gambling Industry's Cynical Play For Your Vote. levernews.com 
In early May, on a blue-sky day in Jefferson City, Missouri's Secretary of State's Office had a few unlikely visitors: Louie the blue bear, Fredbird the cardinal, and Sluggerrr the lion, some of the state's
(2024-10-24). Assisted dying lobby group Dignity in Dying has direct links to Keir Starmer and Alan Milburn. thecanary.co One of the major lobby organisations calling for MPs to back a new assisted dying bill, Dignity in Dying, has significant ties to Labour Party prime minister Keir Starmer. On top of this, a board member of its sister charity has connections to none other than new Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) head […] | By
(2024-10-24). Journalists Ordered to Serve Five Years in Prison in Iran. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Three imprisoned Iranian female journalists, Niloofar Hamedi (L), Elaheh Mohammadi (C) and Narges Mohammadi during the award ceremony of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. | © 2023 Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images…
(2024-10-24). NC Floods, CA Drought, and The Role of Randomness. wattsupwiththat.com There seems to be some misunderstanding about 100-year events. These almost always apply to a specific location. So, you could have 100-year events every year in the U.S., and as long they are in different locations, there is nothing unusual about it. A 100-year flood in western North Carolina this year could be followed by a 100-year flood in eastern North Carolina next year. That doesn't mean 100-year floods are getting more frequent.
(2024-10-24). Canada to slash immigration numbers as Trudeau government faces pressure. scmp.com Migrants have been blamed for everything from a housing crisis to a rising cost of living and a strained healthcare system.
(2024-10-24). Two Israelis wounded in Hezbollah barrage of 50 rockets at Israel's north. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-24). Lebanese army: Three soldiers, including officer, killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon. haaretz.com GAZA: At least 74 killed in last day, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF reportedly carries out large-scale strikes in Lebanon's Tyre hours after telling residents in parts of city to evacuate north ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Biden administration pushing for limited cease-fire deal to release some hostages…
(2024-10-24). Tesla Stocks Soar Amid Promises of Future Growth. devdiscourse.com Tesla witnessed a significant 12% surge in its stock price during pre-market trade on Thursday, following promises of considerable car sales growth from CEO Elon Musk. This spike comes as a relief to investors, offsetting recent concerns over Musk's involvement in new, non-core projects like the robotaxi.
(2024-10-24). In Pictures: Site of fuel tanker blast in Kigogwa. independent.co.ug 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 15 people died and several others were injured after a tanker truck carrying fuel burst into flames in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said in an update. Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-10-24). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions about the flu, COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with an influenza virus. The best way to protect yourself from either of these illnesses is to get vaccinated. Updated vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 are now available. In this Q&A, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, answers some common questions he gets…
(2024-10-24). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate and JETRO Japan join forces with U.S. Healthcare Immersion Program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced a strategic agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to implement a two-phase program aimed at enhancing U.S. healthcare and business immersion opportunities for Japanese health technology companies. In the first phase, 16 Japanese companies will gain insights through an educational immersion program led by Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate aimed to provide firsthand experience in observing how healthcare professionals use or would benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
(2024-10-24). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of breast cancer screening A recent report from the American Cancer Society calculates that 1 in 50 women will develop invasive breast cancer by the age of 50. Early detection through screening can lead to more treatable and curable breast cancers. Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake clears up confusion about who should be screened and…
(2024-10-24). Grande la solidaridad entre los cubanos. radiohc.cu La solidaridad que siempre está presente entre los cubanos se ha intensificado por estos días, ante el difícil panorama en territorios de la zona oriental del país, especialmente en la provincia de Guantánamo, tras el reciente paso del huracán Oscar que lamentablemente provocó la pérdida de vidas, así como considerables daños materiales.
(2024-10-24). Convocan en Panamá a caravana contra el bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (RHC) La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) convocó hoy a la XIV caravana el próximo domingo en rechazo al bloqueo que impone Estados Unidos a la isla hace más de seis décadas.
(2024-10-24). El pequeño héroe que sobrevivió a Oscar: La historia de Abram Daniel González (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El huracán Oscar dejó a su paso por el municipio de San Antonio del Sur numerosas afectaciones, incluyendo historias de supervivencia como la del pequeño Abram Daniel González Hernández, de 12 años. La madrugada del domingo, las aguas inundaron su hogar, y el menor tuvo que refugiarse en el techo de la casa junto a su familia.
(2024-10-24). Abre Cuba con triunfo en inicio de Copa del Caribe de Beisbol. radiohc.cu Nassau, Bahamas, (24 oct).- El equipo Cuba B se apoyó en una gran labor del derecho José Ignacio Bermúdez, quien colgó cinco ceros, propinó 10 ponches y permitió solo tres imparables, para abrir con victoria de 8×0 sobre el de San Martín en la VI Copa del Caribe de Beisbol, con sede en esta ciudad.
(2024-10-24). Marabana y Thai Binh Corporation firman convenio de patrocinio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 oct (JIT).- La Comisión Nacional de Carreras y Caminatas Marabana-Maracuba (CNCCMM) y Thai Binh Corporation, de Viet Nam, rubricaron un contrato de patrocinio para la emblemática carrera Marabana, uno de los eventos deportivos más importantes de Cuba.
(2024-10-24). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge U.S. dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. mronline.org The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the U.S. dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-24). Elite US Economist Warns: Dollar System Is Weakening As Gold BRICS Rise. popularresistance.org More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South, are seeking alternatives to the US dollar-dominated financial system, as part of an international drive known as de-dollarization. | Many Western media outlets and pundits, however, have argued that de-dollarization is overblown. | One of such naysayers is New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, a centrist economist who was awarded the so-called "Nobel Prize" in economics (which in reality is issued by Sweden's conservative central bank). | In a 2023 article, Krugman claimed to "debunk" the critics of the dollar system, asserting that "the…
(2024-10-24). Philippines-based US missiles targeting China to stay indefinitely, destabilizing Asia-Pacific region. infobrics.org Satellite imagery shows that the "Typhon" Weapon System is deployed in Laoag. From there, "Tomahawk" cruise missiles armed with W80 thermonuclear warheads can reach some of China's most important cities, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shanghai. This is absolutely unacceptable for Beijing, particularly as most of central China would also be in range.
(2024-10-24). Xi says 'BRICS Plus' countries should be central pillar of strength for common development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that BRICS Plus countries should be a central pillar of strength for common development.
(2024-10-24). Final phase of polio vaccination in Gaza suspended amid Israeli attacks. indybay.org Health workers had managed to vaccinate 94% of children under ten in central and southern regions over the past week, but attacks on civilian infrastructure in the north are leaving nearly 120,000 children without their second dose, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned that this disruption will affect the overall impact of the vaccination campaign.
(2024-10-24). Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus, military site near Homs. aljazeera.com Air raids target the central Damascus neighbourhood of Kafr Sousa and a military facility in the west of the country.
(2024-10-24). The economic crisis in Europe and new opportunities for Turkish Stream and the whole of Türkiye. uwidata.com By Ihsan Sefa (retired colonel, Turkish Armed Forces) The situation in the Turkish economy in recent years is far from ideal. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, inflation in August was 51.97 percent compared to August last year. Why is our economy in trouble? Türkiye is not characterized by a wealth …
(2024-10-24). Former PBOC Governor: mBridge complements U.S. dollar use rather than excludes. ecns.cn Project mBridge does not exclude the use of the dollar and will focus on facilitating payments for small-amount current account transactions, said a former Chinese central bank governor.
(2024-10-24). Frontex: Act to Save Lives at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Médécins Sans Frontières rescue crew help a man on board following a rescue in the central Mediterranean Sea, September 20, 2024. | © 2024 Mohamad Cheblak/MSF | Frontex, the EU border agency, does not normally inform nongovernmental rescue ships in the Mediterranean when it spots boats in distress or regularly issue emergency alerts.This has contributed to avoidable delays and tragic shipwrecks as well as to people being forcibly returned to countries where they face abuse.A new campaign asks Frontex to uphold its EU and international law obligations and our shared humanity by pri…
(2024-10-24). Black Muslim Leaders Shun Harris For US President. popularresistance.org A group of approximately 50 Black Muslim leaders have signed a statement urging Black and Muslim American voters to shun Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House and instead back candidates who support a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel. | The new statement, first reported by Middle East Eye, is the latest effort from Muslim community leaders – from imams to scholars, to activists to politicians – telling voters not to choose Vice President Harris in the upcoming November election over her unwillingness to commit to policy changes that would hold Israel accountable for…
(2024-10-24). Patrick Lawrence: Harris Comes Out of the Closet on Israel. scheerpost.com 
Vice President Harris met with President Herzog of Israel during the MSC 2024. Office of the Vice President of the United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Well, Kamala Harris has had her fun with all those "progressive" voters, in and at the edge of the Democratic Party, …
(2024-10-24). Report: Billionaire Investors Are 'Supercharging' Housing Crisis. popularresistance.org A new report out Monday puts "into numbers the trend that ordinary Americans have known to be true for years," said economic justice advocates behind the analysis: "Their everyday struggles of affording a home are made worse by the sweeping influence that billionaires have over the market." | The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) joined Popular Democracy in compiling a 71-page report titled Billionaire Blowback on Housing, aiming to get to the bottom of growing concerns in recent years about how Wall Street, as Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said earlier this month, is "buying u…
(2024-10-24). Under the lying claim of combating antisemitism, Newsom further assaults protest rights. indybay.org Earlier this month, California governor and national Democratic Party standard bearer Gavin Newsom signed into law four bills further clamping down on the free speech rights of anti-genocide protesters.
(2024-10-24). Kamala Harris Michigan "town hall" host reveals only pre-determined questions allowed. indybay.org Maria Shriver, former California First Lady and journalist, has revealed that only "pre-determined questions" would be allowed for Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, 60, at a town hall event in Michigan on Monday. A town hall event is a public meeting where people can ask questions and share their opinions.
(2024-10-24). Harris calls Trump 'unhinged' after reported comments about Hitler. aljazeera.com Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called Donald Trump 'increasingly unhinged and unstable'.
(2024-10-24). Harris teases court reform but offers few details in Pennsylvania town hall. aljazeera.com Democratic lawmakers have been slow to embrace calls for reform amid flagging public trust in highest judicial body.
(2024-10-24). Caught Between Sympathy and Fear: Egypt's Christians Confront the Gaza Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ethiopia deepen relations on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Kazan, Russia, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). The Kenyan Uprising. cadtm.org
(2024-10-24). Exposed: Israeli Spies in U.S. Media & How the Media Manufactures Consent for Genocide and Empire. soundcloud.com Most people don't know the extraordinary methods used to influence and shape a pro-Israeli narrative in the corporate owned mainstream media. Practices like banning the use of the word genocide allows U.S. policy makers to normalize imperialism and Israel's killing spree in Gaza and Lebanon. Brian Becker is joined by Alan MacLeod, a journalist with …
(2024-10-24). Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Moroccan policemen stand guard outside the tribunal of Rabat on April 13, 2023. | © 2023 Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images | On October 10, the Tangiers Court of Cassation overturned the 2019 conviction of a man for raping his wife, which had been hailed as Morocco's first ruling to explicitly criminalize marital rape. By referring the case back to the Tangiers Appeals Court, which had sentenced the man to two years imprisonment and ordered him to pay a fine and compensation to the victim, the Cassation Court has effectively annulled a critical legal precedent criminalizing marital…
(2024-10-24). Díaz-Canel se reúne con presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Namibia. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo un encuentro con Peter Kafjavivi, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Namibia, quien desde el sábado realiza una visita oficial a la isla. Este encuentro refuerza los históricos lazos que unen a ambas naciones.
(2024-10-24). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Courting Republicans and ignoring Palestine is no way to win, progressives tell Harris. peoplesworld.org 
The polls are tightening as the presidential election races toward its final week, and it's clear that successfully blocking Trump is going to hinge on turnout. But with the Harris campaign spending considerable time showcasing its big-name Republican endorsers and refusing to differentiate itself from the Biden administration when it comes to enabling Israel's genocide …
(2024-10-24). Trump campaign accuses UK Labour Party of election interference. newarab.com 
The Republican candidate's camp has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, calling for an investigation into what it termed apparently ille…
(2024-10-24). Comicomment: Closer BRICS cooperation fuels more inclusive development. ecns.cn BRICS is not merely a political or economic cooperation mechanism but a platform for diverse nations to work together on common goals of development and prosperity. The newly expanded group is expected to strengthen cooperation among nations of the Global South and advance efforts to face those challenges and improve global governance toward greater equity and inclusiveness.
(2024-10-24). Israeli Forces Abduct Ten Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli forces abducted ten Palestinians from Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, stormed into and ransacked many homes, and abducted Sayyaf Kamal Abu T'eima, Hussein Mustafa Al-Hasniya, Rami Jihad Al-Khatib, Abdul-Jalil Al-Hasniya, Mustafa Mohammad Al-Qassas. The sources …
(2024-10-24). Israeli Airforce Continues Bombing Civilians in Lebanon, Syria; Bombs News Station. imemc.org 
Israel's expansion of airstrikes to its northern neighbors, Lebanon and Syria, continued with renewed bombing of civilian areas in both countries on Wednesday. Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of raids on the southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction to buildings, facilities and infrastructure. According to local sources, …
(2024-10-24). Israeli Army Assaults Schoolchildren Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces invaded the town of Al-Khader, south of the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, and assaulted schoolchildren. Media sources reported that the soldiers entered the town and positioned their jeeps in the 'Tal' area of the Old Town. They fired live rounds, gas bombs, and concussion grenades at the students as …
(2024-10-24). Saturday 11/16: EV Expo. indybay.org EV Expo is located at Sunnyvale City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (South Entrance on All American Way)…
(2024-10-24). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-10-24). Austin voices 'deep concern' over Israel strikes on Lebanon army. newarab.com 
Lebanon's military said Sunday that an Israeli strike had targeted the soldiers' vehicle in the country's south. | The dea…
(2024-10-24). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge celebrates 6th anniversary with record crossing. ecns.cn Part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 1, 2024.The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) celebrates its sixth anniversary of opening to traffic on Thursday, with a record number of passengers and vehicles crossing, according to data.
(2024-10-24). Xi says collective rise of Global South a clear sign of great changes in the world. ecns.cn The collective rise of the Global South is a clear sign of the great changes in the world, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
(2024-10-24). Xi says China to take lead in establishing Global South think tank cooperation alliance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China will take the lead to set up a Global South think tank cooperation alliance.
(2024-10-24). Xi says China always bears Global South in mind. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that no matter how the international situation changes, China always bears the Global South in mind and is rooted in the Global South.
(2024-10-24). Million-year-old dinosaur fossils found in Hong Kong for first time. ecns.cn Dinosaur fossils were discovered for the first time on Port Island in the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark in Hong Kong, south China, October 23, 2024. Bernadette Linn, secretary for development of the HKSAR government, said that the discovery is of great significance and provides new evidence for research on palaeoecology in Hong Kong.
(2024-10-24). Israeli media: 3 soldiers killed and three others seriously injured in the Israeli army during a battle in southern Lebanon today. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-10-24). Uganda, South Sudan leaders meet to address cross-border challenges. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan leaders have convened in Kitgum Municipality, Northern Uganda, to discuss mutual interests and challenges along their international border points. The two-day meeting, which began on Tuesday, has attracted leaders from five districts in Northern Uganda: Karenga, Kitgum, Lamwo, Amuru, and Kabong. They are meeting with counterparts …
(2024-10-24). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-10-24). War-stricken Sudan battles cholera and other deadly diseases. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). Sudanese civil society call for urgent civilian protection. newarab.com 
(2024-10-24). IOC President Bach awards Museveni honorary gold medal. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda's president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State House in Entebbe. The IOC …
(2024-10-24). General Court Martial sentences NUP supporters for treachery. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison on charges of treachery and possession of 13 explosive devices. The convicts were also cautioned for the illegal possession of ammunition. The individuals sentenced are Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid …
(2024-10-24). Kigogwa Fuel Tank Blast: Death toll rises to 15. independent.co.ug 
WAKISO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of people who perished after a fuel tanker caught fire in Kigoogwa town has risen to 15. The accident occurred on Tuesday in Kigoogwa Town when the tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, travelling from Kampala to Gulu, overturned and caught fire in the town. Ismail Musoke, an eyewitness, …
(2024-10-24). TikToker granted bond after apologising for insulting former Minister Kibuule. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Nyanzi, a TikToker, has been released on police bond after issuing a public apology for defamatory remarks he made against former Minister for Water, Ronald Kibuule, in a viral video. Nyanzi, who was arrested earlier this week, expressed deep remorse for his false statements and offered to meet Kibuule in …
(2024-10-24). Uganda Breweries joins other partners in cleaning up Portbell landing site. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To address the unrelenting sanitation needs at the Portbell Landing site in Luzira Uganda Breweries Limited has embarked on a cleaning exercise together with other partners; Rotaract Club of Luzira, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and others to restore the cleanliness at the …
(2024-10-24). Uganda's first Electric Vehicle training program launched at Makerere University. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised training to 25 selected …
(2024-10-24). Uganda's first Electric Vehicle training program launched at Makerere University. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised training to 25 selected students …
(2024-10-24). Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency loses half its value: Why and what's next? aljazeera.com Six months in, the gold-backed ZiG touted as a solution to the currency crisis is struggling to win confidence.
(2024-10-23). Can the BRICS+ Help the World Transition to Climate Neutrality?>. infobrics.org The BRICS economic grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are sitting in the catbird seat as the world's wealthiest nations spend billions of dollars to transition their economies away from fossil fuels…
(2024-10-23). Gaza: Britain's Seventh Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Mark Curtis A Palestinian amid the rubble of Jabalia. (Photo: Mahmoud Issa / Alamy) Since the 1960s, Labour and Conservative governments have supported or acquiesced in several cases of genocide across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Many people in Britain I speak to struggle to understand how their government can acquiesce in, still less…
(2024-10-23). CovertAction Bulletin: U.S. Blockade Threatens Cuba's Electric Grid. covertactionmagazine.com The devastation of Hurricane Oscar, which hit Cuba on October 18th, has significantly worsened the deep crisis of the island's electric grid. The U.S. government and its media lackeys are trying to blame the socialist government for supposed mismanagement of the country's power system, but the reality is that the biggest contributor to the situation is the U.S. blockade of Cuba…
(2024-10-23). Climate Can't Be Ignored This Election. otherwords.org Roswell, New Mexico isn't the kind of place you'd expect to find underwater, but that's exactly what happened this October. | Unfortunately, it's a sign of a troubling new reality. | Asheville, North Carolina, known for its pict…
(2024-10-23). Lilly Ledbetter Fought the Bad Guys and Won — For All of Us. otherwords.org Forget the cartoonish "Great Man" version of American history. Nearly all social progress in our country has been spurred by unheralded "nobodies" who felt a sting of injustice — and resolved to right the wrong. | Lilly Ledbetter, who recently died at 86, was one such trailblazing rebel, and it's worth remembering her gutsy stand for "paycheck fairness." | After 20 years as a supervisor at Goodyear Tire in Gadsden, Alabama, Ledbetter was stunned in 1998 to learn that she had routinely been paid about 40 percent less than men doing the same job — robbing her of some $200,000. | She promptly sued Goodye…
(2024-10-23). CARTOON: Armageddon Cafe. otherwords.org
(2024-10-23). US Economist Warns: Dollar System is Weakening as Gold BRICS Rise. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS. More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South,…
(2024-10-23). Elite US economist warns: dollar system is weakening as gold BRICS rise. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The US dollar is gradually losing its dominance, and foreign central banks are buying fewer Treasury securities, instead holding more gold in their reserves, warns mainstream American economist Mohamed El-Erian. Countries are seeking financial alternatives, especially Global South nations around BRICS.
(2024-10-23). Latinos Supporting Palestinians Call for Nellie Pou to Sever Ties to AIPAC. fightbackbetter.com NJ Green Party candidate for NJ's 11th Congressional District Lily Benavides and about a dozen NJ Latino voters have launched an initiative including a sign-on statement calling upon the Democratic Party candidate for NJ's 9th Congressional Nelle Pou to sever her ties to the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC that donates millions to pro-Israel candidates of both political parties interfering with the American democracy by creating undue foreign influence regarding arming of Israel and repressing of voices in the US that oppose genocide and support the Palestinian people. | There is a coupon under the statement and…
(2024-10-23). Corporations Have Been Given A License To Loot & Scandals Continue To Plague NY Democratic Governor. trofire.com Food costs for Americans continue to soar — and so do the profits of the corporations selling us our food. Also, New York governor Kathy Hochul has always been deeply unpopular, but the arrest of her chief of staff last week for acting as an agent of China has made the situation so much worse. Mike …
(2024-10-23). BRICS Nations Issue A New Hollow and Cowardly Declaration on Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Editorial Comment: BRICS offer no hope for Palestine, only hollow gestures and declarations. Their statement does not even support the enforcement of measures imposed against "israel" by the International Court of Justice. They perpetuate the "two-state myth" (which provides eternal cover for ethnic cleansing) in the face of genocide, rather than delegitimize the fictional state…
(2024-10-23). The War Front: Week of 14 October 2024. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Military Correspondent Despite Israeli claims of military advances in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah's escalating operations and new weaponry reveal a fierce resistance, challenging the occupation's narrative and signaling yet another u-turn in the war's balance of power. Last week, the Israeli occupation army tried to project an image of victory — or at least…
(2024-10-23). US Government Behind Campaign Violating North Korean Airspace. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic North Korea has recently warned against the use of drones over its sovereign airspace to spread subversive propaganda. CNN in its October 11, 2024 article, "North Korea accuses South of flying drones over Pyongyang," reported, "North Korea accused South Korea of flying propaganda-filled drones over Pyongyang and threatened "retaliation," state media reported." The same…
(2024-10-23). Planting Seeds of Sovereignty in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Yousef M. Aljamal Yousef Abu Rabee tending to his rooftop farm in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on 25 July 2024. Food sovereignty is a matter of life and death in Gaza, where Israel has been deliberately destroying Palestinians' ability to sustain themselves. For Yousef Abu Rabee, from Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, farming ran in…
(2024-10-23). The Earth is Closing On Us. libya360.wordpress.com Editors, The Black Agenda Review "Where should we go after the last frontiers? Where should the birds fly after the last sky?" We are at a loss for words. We have lost all language. What words can describe the horrors and sorrows of a genocide, unremittingly live streamed, that has continued for more than a…
(2024-10-23). Exposed: Israeli Spies in U.S. Media Manufacture Consent for Genocide and Empire w/ Alan Macleod. youtube.com 
Most people don't know the extraordinary methods used to influence and shape a pro-Israeli narrative in the corporate owned mainstream media. Practices like banning the use of the word genocide allows U.S. policy makers to normalize imperialism and Israel's killing spree in Gaza and Lebanon. Brian Becker is joined by Alan MacLeod, a journalist with …
(2024-10-23). Republican officials in Indiana seek to purge voter rolls, Hoosiers fight back. peoplesworld.org 
INDIANAPOLIS—In an attack on the voting rights of legal immigrants and Black and brown working people, on Oct. 7 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales asked Ur M. Jaddou, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to "verify" the citizenship of over 10% of the state's registered voters — some …
(2024-10-23). Israeli Soldiers Abduct, Assault Two Palestinians, Assault Another, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinian young men after assaulting them and assaulted another young man in the northern West Bank governorate of Nablus. Media sources said that occupation forces assaulted and abducted two unidentified young men while they were in the vicinity of the Beit Furik military roadblock, southeast of Nablus. Meanwhile, the …
(2024-10-23). Ofcom says social media algorithms must change after the Southport riots. leftfootforward.org Ofcom is recommending that apps change their algorithms so that content which is illegal or harmful is down-ranked for children's accounts.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Experts from African countries that have reported mpox outbreaks, along with regional health organizations, started a meeting in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, Monday to assess the cross-border response to the spread of the viral disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda posted on X platform that experts from 10 African countries, …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has procured 500,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccines to be administered to children at birth and adults to combat and contain new infections, a public health distribution agency said here on Tuesday. The hepatitis B vaccines will be delivered to public health facilities across the East African country to …
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Uganda at 62 mirrors many African countries, brimming with hustle and bustle, a vibrant kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures tethered to demigod leaders with extravagant convoys who promised them a better tomorrow, just not today. In spite of her history, Uganda trudges on like the beehive of activity that is downtown …
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Sub-Saharan Africa, with its diverse cultures, languages, and histories, has made significant contributions to modern science that often go unrecognised in mainstream narratives. This region is a treasure trove of traditional knowledge, particularly in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. These contributions are not merely remnants of the past …
Climate change is impeding access to necessities: water, power, food, and education but these challenges also offer opportunities for those with an entrepreneurial mindset ANALYSIS | TONY O. ELUMELU | I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change …
Milan, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Edgar Mujuni, one of the three pioneering engineers behind Uganda's first satellite PearlAfricaSat-1, has been honored at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan as one of the four African young professionals recognized as an Emerging Space Leader. This prestigious award, conferred by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), …
On Tuesday, Day 381 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli occupation forces continued the bombing and shelling of various parts of the coastal enclave, especially in northern Gaza, causing dozens of casualties. Al-Jazeera said that the Israeli army carried out more than 20 airstrikes on various parts of the Gaza Strip in just a few hours. …
Russia must closely monitor the actions of Prime Minister Rutte. His statements about his desire to engage in dangerous confrontation suggest that he is not willing to wait to carry out his plans | Join us on , , and . | Co…
The assailants targeted a key defense firm near Ankara, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said | Several people have been killed and wounded in an attack on the headquarters of a defense and aerospace company near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Wednesday. | "A terrorist attack was carried out against the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) Ankara Kahramankazan facilities," Yerlikaya wrote in a post on X. "Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people after the attack." | Video footage shared on social media shows an explosion at the facility, while gunfire could be heard in…
Stammering minister claims he hasn't been influenced and water wasn't discussed Environment Secretary Steve Reed has suffered a 'car-crash' interview on Sky News, when challenged about accepting a £2,000 football freebie from a massive investment firm that owns Northumbrian Water. The water industry, privatised in the 1980s, is regulated by Ofwat, which takes direction from …
The Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications/911 Center is pleased to present the Emergency Services Career Fair on Wednesday October 23, 2024, 3 PM-7 PM. The event, which is open to the public, is being held at Nedrow Fire Department located at 6505 S Salina St. Nedrow, NY. Every day the 911 center collaborates with many agencies, both public and private, to serve the community. This recruiting event will bring together members of the 911 Center as well as agencies from law enforcement, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Also in attendance will be representatives from various branches of t…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at Ruby Hospital. In an exclusive interview …
Jailed Tunisian politician Zammel, one of only two candidates allowed to run against President Kais Saied earlier this month, was arrested in early September, on the same day that electoral authorities had approved his candidacy. | A court in the central city of Kairouan sentenced Zammel late Monday to five more years…
Illegal Israeli colonizers cut down 100 olive trees, demolished an agricultural room near Bethlehem, and burned dozens of olive trees near Salfit, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. On Tuesday night, illegal Israeli colonizers cut down 100 olive trees, destroyed an agricultural room, and stole its contents near the "Asfar" …
At dawn on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians in Ramallah and Qalqilia Governorate, and invaded Salfit, in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the soldiers invaded the village of Jiljilyya, north of the city. They abducted a young man, Mustafa Hassan Al-Atrash, after storming his home and ransacking it.
New institutional economics has received another so-called Nobel prize, ostensibly for again claiming that good institutions and democratic governance ensure growth, development, equity & democracy.
In statements aired by Russian news agencies, Sisi praised "the development of bilateral relations" between Egypt and Russia in recent years, in particular Moscow's "effective contribution to (Egypt's) national projects". | Chief among them, Sisi said, is Egy…
Saudi Arabia ranked first in the list of BRICS countries with the highest investment in Egypt…
The country's coffee export revenue has seen substantial growth, jumping from US$700 million in 2018 to US$1.4 billion in 2023 ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed has announced an impressive achievement of doubling Ethiopia's annual coffee production from 500,000 tons to over 1 million tons within the last five years. This significant milestone …
HANU raise concerns on understatement of figures for older persons in the census provisional results Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) has warned that they have found substantial anomalies on Older Persons data in the current Census Report 2024 released on October 3. Namara Arthur Araali, the chairman of HANU addressed …
The far-right Heritage Foundation may have drafted its Project 2025 as an ambitious agenda for a second Trump presidency, but Republicans in Congress aren't waiting around for that. GOP lawmakers in the House of Representatives have already added more than 300 Project 2025 poison pills into draft government spending bills that must be passed before …
Four children were among 20 people killed in an army air strike in the capital Khartoum on Tuesday, The strike wounded 27 people, including women and children, and left bodies "charred", according to the emergency response room (ERR) in Khartoum's south belt, one of hundreds of youth-led volunteer groups. | In Al-Jazira state just south of Khartoum, fierce clashes ignited on Sunday after a paramilitary commander defected…
Israeli forces have expelled hundreds of Palestinians from the Jabalia refugee camp in The move comes amid fears that Israel was implementing the ' Palestinians forced to leave northern Gaza along 'safe' routes to the south have reported seeing streets strewn…
Early Wednesday, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinian teenage boys with live ammunition during protests that erupted after several military vehicles invaded the town of Halhul, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media reported that several military jeeps invaded the town before the soldiers closed several streets, leading to protests. They added …
On Tuesday evening, Israeli troops raided Al-Manshiyya village, south of Bethlehem, and Ethna, west of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, closing streets and interrogating many Palestinians. Khader 'Obeyyat, head of the Al-Manshiyya Village Council, stated that several military vehicles invaded the village from its main entrance. He added that the soldiers stormed the village's …
An archaeological survey reveals ancient urban settlements in Southeast Iran…
ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach arrived in Uganda on Tuesday for an official two-day visit. "I am very happy to finally be in Uganda. Uganda continues to produce champions, and it's good to be here," said Bach when speaking to the press at the Entebbe …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Engineer Frank Kitumba, the former Director of Information and Communication Technology at Makerere University, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police for protection against an impending eviction by Makerere Police and the university's management. Kitumba, who served at the institution for seven years until April 2018, claims the university …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world observed World Food Day under the theme, "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future" Glovo Uganda stands at the forefront of tackling food insecurity nationwide. Glovo, a leading on-demand delivery platform, reaffirms its commitment to addressing food insecurity in Uganda by delivering over …
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A four-panel member of Judges at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of Uganda will on Friday, issue a sentencing in the case of former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. Kwoyelo was convicted on August 13 of committing 44 crimes comprising war crimes and crimes …
HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in the Albertine region have launched investigations after Asinansi Nyakato, the Hoima City Woman Member of Parliament was blocked from accessing the construction site for the Hoima Blood Bank situated in Kasingo cell. Nyakato who had gone to monitor the construction of the blood bank on Saturday was …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) has unveiled new graduation gowns to replace the traditional black gowns ahead of the second edition of its 25th graduation, scheduled for Friday this week. During the unveiling ceremony, Rev. Dr. Assoc. Prof. John Kitayimbwa, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, announced that the new gowns mark …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has unveiled its 'Simbula ne Rimula R3X' campaign. This initiative is targeted at heavy-duty diesel-powered engine vehicles, including taxis, lorries, trucks, and buses with older engines. The campaign introduces Shell Rimula R3X 20W-50 API …
A delegation of Indian businessmen is visiting Zimbabwe in a bid to explore investment opportunities in the country based on its potential economic growth…
Israeli forces have barred rescue teams from reaching Palestinians trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings as Israel's siege on the northern Gaza Strip continues into its 18th day. On Monday, Israeli drones equipped with loudspeakers hovered over shelters for displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahia, blaring messages ordering them to flee through military checkpoints. Witnesses say Israeli soldiers entered the shelters, separated men from their families at gunpoint and instructed women and children to move southward. The mass expulsion came amid continued unrelenting Israeli attacks