(2024-09-18). BRICS to Discuss Accelerated Use of Local Currencies at Summit. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging-market nations will discuss deepening the use of local currencies in trade between member states at a summit in South Africa next week, the nation's ambassador to the bloc said…
(2024-09-18). FOCAC meet to elevate China-Africa relations. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing earlier this month, has reassured intensified bilateral collaboration across various sectors and will elevate China-Africa relations to new heights, South African experts say.
(2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary …
(2024-09-18). U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Niger. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. troops have completed their withdrawal from Niger, according to the Pentagon, with just a small number remaining to guard the U.S. embassy. Earlier this year, Niger's military rulers canceled an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the West African country. A few months later, officials from both countries said in a joint …
(2024-09-18). South African delegation leaves to Zimbabwe and Zambia to strengthen trade ties. tvbrics.com 
Developing business strategies to boost trade between South Africa and its neighbours is key to increasing job creation and sustainable economic growth…
(2024-09-18). What's South Africa's new school language law and why is it controversial? aljazeera.com Afrikaans-speaking groups say sections of BELA threaten to 'erode' their mother tongue.
(2024-09-18). Flex Money Group secures Forex and International Money Remittance licenses in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Flex Money Group, a leading remittance provider in Africa, has expanded its operations into Uganda with the acquisition of both Forex and International Money Remittance licenses. Operating under the brand name InstaRemit, the company has also opened its first customer engagement centre in Kampala. This strategic move aligns with Uganda's …
(2024-09-18). Heat exposure, cloudy water, and bad air: The data gap of toxic prisons. grist.org 
Since she began studying mechanical engineering as an undergraduate at Stanford University, Ufuoma Ovienmhada had little desire to build "tech for tech's sake." The university's sustainability lab offered one route to the applied side of engineering that appealed to her. One summer, she worked with the lab's researchers on a project in Ivory Coast, in West Africa, where she considered how engineering could be employed for sustainable development. | Undergirding Ovienmhada's academic work was a burgeoning political consciousness shaped by the police murders of unarmed Black people. In her recollection, her coll…
(2024-09-18). Corrupt traffic officers arrested in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Corrupt traffic officers arrested in Mpumalanga | Law enforcement agencies have arrested a further 13 traffic officers in different towns in Mpumalanga in a clean-up anti-corruption operation aimed at restoring discipline and ethical conduct in the traffic law enforcement sector. | This brings the total number of arrested officials to 39 following the arrest of 14 officials in the same province on Monday while 11 other officers were handcuffed in Polokwane, Limpopo last week and a weighbridge master was caught in Belfast, Mpumalanga. | The 13 officers arrested on Tuesday were caught in a joint operation conducted…
(2024-09-18). Meet SA's new petroleum company. sanews.gov.za Meet SA's new petroleum company | A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). | The SANPC has been formed following the merger of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) subsidiaries, iGas, PetroSA and the Strategic Fuel Fund. | The SANPC is poised to become a leading player in the country's energy sector ensuring energy security, driving new technologies, developing and enabling essential infrastructure, fostering strategic partnerships and propelling social and economic development. | It i…
(2024-09-18). President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI | President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. | According to the Presidency, the meeting on Tuesday included the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health and senior officials and was "constructive and forward looking". | "Business and government expressed a shared commitment to the underlying objectives of the NHI, namely to achieve universal health coverage for all South Africans and address inequality in the health system," the Presidency said.
(2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. unitedworldint.com Observations at forum's 8th summit. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African …
(2024-09-18). South Africa commits support for South Sudan. sanews.gov.za South Africa commits support for South Sudan | South Africa will continue to support the Republic of South Sudan in its efforts for peace, democracy and development. | This according to a statement by the Presidency on Wednesday. | The statement follows an announcement by the government of South Sudan regarding the extension of its transitional period for a further two years. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the statement by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan extending the country's transitional period by another two years. This effectively postpones the national elections initially due to take p…
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Cuba y Seychelles, largos nexos de cooperación. radiohc.cu En estos días se encuentra entre nosotros Wavel Rankalawan, presidente de Seychelles, un país con el que Cuba mantiene cordiales lazos, calificados por las autoridades de la nación africana como un ejemplo de cooperación Sur-Sur.
(2024-09-18). Two killed near Algerian-Moroccan border amid rise in attacks. newarab.com 
In On Monday, 16 September, an armed group killed two shepherds in a forested area of Beni Snouss in western Algeria, near the Moroccan borders. The victims, Abdelhamid Jorda and Abdelkader Ben Chert, aged 40 an…
(2024-09-18). With Tebboune re-elected, will Algeria's foreign policy change?>. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Algeria's Tebboune sworn in as president for 2nd term. independent.co.ug 
ALGIERS, Algeria | Xinhua | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday after securing 84 percent of the vote in the presidential elections held earlier. In his address following the swearing-in ceremony, Tebboune expressed gratitude to the Algerian people for their trust, announcing plans to engage in extensive consultations …
(2024-09-18). Sumod Damodar Elected to ICC's Chief Executives' Committee. devdiscourse.com Sumod Damodar from the Botswana Cricket Association has secured a spot on the International Cricket Council's Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) after winning a secret ballot against the United Arab Emirates' Mubashshir Usmani.
(2024-09-18). Armed groups with links to ISIL, al-Qaeda terrorising Burkina Faso: HRW. aljazeera.com Groups with links to al-Qaeda and ISIL accused of 'massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshippers'.
(2024-09-18). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by fighters of the armed Islamist group JNIM showing their assault on the military barracks in Mansila, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on June 16, 2024. | (Johannesburg) — Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have escalated their attacks on civilians, massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshipers, Human Rights Watch said today. Since February 2024, the armed groups have killed at least 128 civilians across the country in seven attacks that violated international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.Government forces have been fig…
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Israeli Authorities Demolished 320 Homes, Structures In Jerusalem Since October 2023. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, the Jerusalem Governorate office reported that Israeli occupation authorities have carried out 320 demolitions targeting Palestinian homes and structures in the occupied capital, in the West Bank, since October 7, 2023. In its report, the Governorate stated that more than 87 demolitions occurred in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Speaking to …
(2024-09-18). After Lebanon Pager Blasts, Shin Bet Claims Big Hezbollah Plot To Kill Ex-Israeli Official Foiled. hindustantimes.com Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, thwarts Hezbollah's attempt to kill a former Israeli defence official. Shin Bet said it had seized an explosive device attached to a remote detonation system, using a mobile phone and a camera. Shin Bet said Hezbollah had planned to carry out the attack from Lebanon in the coming days.
(2024-09-18). Lebanon and the Israeli strategy of intimidation. links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — In recent days, Israeli threats regarding an imminent attack on Lebanon have multiplied.
(2024-09-18). China urges U.S. to push Israel to cease military operations in Gaza. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat urged the United States to use its influence to push Israel to carry out UN resolutions to cease its military operations in Gaza at a UN Security Council meeting on Monday.
(2024-09-18). UN experts accuse Israel of 'starvation campaign' in Gaza & demand end to Western complicity. nationofchange.org This comes as the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, is accusing Israel in a new report of carrying out a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza.
(2024-09-18). Jordan's king swears in new government led by technocrat. newarab.com 
Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…
(2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his racism and xenophobia by scapegoating migrants. . . . |
(2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org 
Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his . . . |
(2024-09-18). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). China tests next-gen fighter jet on carrier. ecns.cn China's next-generation carrier-borne fighter jet, dubbed the J-35 by military observers, has started trial operations on CNS Liaoning, an aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to China Central Television.
(2024-09-18). 7,000 California CVS retail pharmacy workers hold strike vote against poverty wages. wsws.org 7,000 low-wage CVS retail pharmacy workers across California are carrying out a strike vote that coincides with a powerful strike by 33,000 Boeing workers along the West Coast…
(2024-09-18). Long COVID patient in Canada requests medical assistance in dying due to lack of health and social care. wsws.org It was not a coincidence that Canada's ruling elite implemented what is in all essentials a program of social euthanasia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like governments the world over, the Canadian Liberal government prioritized the protection of corporate profits over human lives.
(2024-09-18). 'This Is Historic': Electric Vehicles Now Outnumber Petrol-Powered Cars in Norway. pressenza.com Last month, 94% of new vehicles sold in the oil-producing nation were electric.: | In what's believed to be a global milestone, electric vehicles now outnumber gasoline-fueled automobiles on Norway's roads, as the overwhelming bulk of new cars sold in recent months have been battery-powered. | Norway's Road Information Council (OFV)
(2024-09-18). PH and TH NGOs Laud FDA Thailand for Banning 12 Mercury Cosmetics Being Sold to Filipino Consumers. pressenza.com 
18 September 2024, Quezon City, Philippines/ Bangkok, Thailand. Environmental health organizations Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) and Ecological Alert and Recovery — Thailand (EARTH) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand for its action to stop the production and trade of 12 skincare cosmetics contaminated with mercury. | Together with the Foundation for Consumers (FFC) and the International Pollutants Elimination Network — Southeast and East Asia (IPEN-SEA), the two groups had earlier sought the help of the Thai FDA in addressing the illegal p…
(2024-09-18). Vance defends pet-eating claims, says he will 'create stories' to get media attention. peoplesworld.org 
Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence We hope you appreciate this cartoon. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, …
(2024-09-18). Norway reaches historic milestone as electric vehicles outnumber petrol cars for the first time. nationofchange.org Norway's rapid transition to electric vehicles, a global first, shows the impact of policy incentives and ambitious climate goals, setting the pace for the rest of the world.
(2024-09-18). Now That We All Agree that 10 Percent Tariffs on Imports are Bad, How About 1000 Percent Tariffs on Prescription Drugs? counterpunch.org 
Readers are undoubtedly confused by the reference to 1000 percent tariffs on prescription drugs. We don't call our protection for prescription drug companies "tariffs," we call them "patent monopolies." But government interventions in the market don't care what we call them, they have the same effect. Like tariffs on imports, government-granted patent monopolies hugely raise
(2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-18). Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women's health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. This is a good time to add strength-training activities such as weightlifting to your exercise routine, Dr. Al-Araji says. May Al-Araji, MBChB "Menopause has a multisystem effect. It can affect you literally…
(2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…
(2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-18). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…
(2024-09-18). HC says IAF officer's arrest in rape case could spoil his career, grants him bail. ummid.com In a ruling likely to spark outrage, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Friday (September 13, 2024) granted pre-arrest bail to the Indian Air Force (IAF) who is facing charges of sexual assault and rape.
(2024-09-18). Fatal Crash involving "Motor Bike" urbancny.com 
On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2: 45am, Syracuse Police officers responded to the intersection of S. Salina Street and W. Fayette Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries. The ensuing investigation revealed that 20-year-old, Dante Sloma was operating a motor bike Southbound on S. Salina Street which was not legal to operate on public roadways. A vehicle, which was operating Northbound on S. Salina Street, attempted to make a left turn on to W. Fayette Street and collided with Sloma. Sloma sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Upstate ER. He un…
(2024-09-18). Governor Hochul Announces New Resources To Help New Yorkers Find Careers In State Service. urbancny.com 
State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 On September 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with New York State agencies, expan…
(2024-09-18). Code Your Way to Success: Essential Skills for Fast-Paced Learning. moguldom.com In today's fast-evolving tech landscape, mastering coding is a very important skill that opens doors to numerous career opportunities. "Code Your Way to Success" emphasizes the essential skills required for rapid learning in coding, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise. Fast-paced coding programs focus on hands-on experience, problem-solving, and the ability …
(2024-09-18). 4 Philadelphia men arrested in 'Operation Beef Bandit' in connection to organized cargo theft ring. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized Shaun Coleman, 23, Salahudin Reddy, 37, Hanif Tucker, 31, and Rashan Clark-Reddy, 26 — all of Philadelphia — have been charged with numerous crimes, according to New Jersey State Police. | Police say for the last…
(2024-09-18). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-18). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-18). Imperial joins inaugural Royal Society fellowship for Black-heritage researchers. imperial.ac.uk The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is a new initiative designed to support early career researchers from Black-heritage backgrounds.
(2024-09-18). "No fist is big enough to hide the sky": 100 years of Amilcar Cabral. links.org.au 
Balasingham Skanthakumar — Anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist, party organizer and guerilla warfare strategist, diplomat and publicist, revolutionary theorist and internationalist, Amílcar Cabral was among the most original Marxists of the 20th century.
(2024-09-18). Activistas, medio apoyado por EEUU detrás de los ataques contra el gobierno hondureño. thegrayzone.com El gobierno de izquierda de Honduras está a la defensiva desde su choque diplomático con Washington. Nuestra investigación revela que una red de agentes del cambio de régimen apoyada por el gobierno estadounidense es la que libra los ataques, y que emplean tácticas del lawfare para fabricar un escándalo que se anticipa a las elecciones en Tegucigalpa. El gobierno hondureño ha criticado duramente a los Estados Unidos por su intento de iniciar un "golpe de Estado" en el país centroamericano, …
(2024-09-18). Cuba apuesta por un puesto entre los grandes del Premier 12. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol que intervendrá en la tercera edición del Premier 12, mantiene hoy su objetivo de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del torneo. Quinto lugar en la versión del 2015 y décima en el 2019, la escuadra fue ubicada en un grupo complejo, donde destacan Australia, República Dominicana, China Taipéi, Surcorea y Japón.
(2024-09-18). Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesworld.org 
Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …
(2024-09-18). 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".
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). ´Venimos a Cuba con el amor y el respeto que les entregó Fidel a los países del Caribe ª. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Un ambiente de profunda amistad, solidaridad y cercanía, como caracteriza a las entrañables relaciones de Cuba con las hermanas naciones del Caribe, distinguió el encuentro, la víspera, entre el miembro del Buró Político del Partido, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, y la presidenta del Senado de Granada, Dessima Williams,…
(2024-09-18). Premier 12: Cuba quiere un puesto entre los cuatro grandes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (PL).- El equipo Cuba de béisbol que intervendrá en la tercera edición del Premier 12, a comenzar el próximo mes de noviembre, mantiene su objetivo de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del torneo.
(2024-09-18). Dayán García declina su inclusión en la pre al Premier 12. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC).- El destacado jugador de cuadro Dayán García declinó su inclusión en la preselección cubana de béisbol que se alista de cara al Premier 12, de noviembre próximo.
(2024-09-18). Venezuela abre investigación contra Javier Milei por incautación de avión de Emtrasur en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El Ministerio Público de Venezuela confirmó este miércoles en Caracas, por medio del fiscal general, Tarek William Saab, que tramita órdenes de detención contra el presidente de Argentina por incautación de avión de Emtrasur y violación de derechos humanos.
(2024-09-18). Organizan en Venezuela Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Ya en Venezuela comenzó la realización de las asambleas populares que generan un amplio debate en toda la nación sobre las transformaciones del país y la agenda de gobierno, de cara a la realización del Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano de las Cinco generaciones de la Patria, previsto para el próximo mes de octubre.
(2024-09-18). Vicepresidente de Cuba recibió cartas credenciales de embajadores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El vicepresidente de Cuba, Salvador Valdés, recibió este miércoles las cartas credenciales de nueve embajadores, que representarán a sus respectivos países en la nación caribeña.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Vicecanciller de Cuba realiza visita de trabajo a Ottawa, Canadá. radiohc.cu Ottawa, 18 sep (RHC) El vicecanciller de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, sostuvo encuentros con altas autoridades del gobierno de Canadá y del Departamento de Asuntos Globales, así como miembros del parlamento, durante una visita de trabajo a esta capital.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Israeli Forces Abduct Three Palestinians Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Tuesday morning, Israeli forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the village of Hares, northwest of Salfit in the central occupied West Bank. Omar Samara, the head of the Haris village council, told WAFA that occupation forces abducted the citizens, Mohammad Ibrahim Souf, William Taleb Daoud, and Osama Yassin Shamlawi, after storming and ransacking …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Army Abducts 22 Palestinians In Salfit. imemc.org 
Early Wednesday morning, Israeli soldiers conducted a wide-scale invasion campaign, and violent searches of dozens of homes and property, in Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part, before abducting twenty-two Palestinians, in addition to detaining and interrogating many residents. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded the city at dawn, storming dozens of homes …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Two Young Men in Ramallah. imemc.org 
Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted two young Palestinian men and invaded several neighborhoods and villages in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that many Israeli military vehicles invaded Jifna village, north of Ramallah, before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes, abducting Tareq Nasser …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers fatally shot a Palestinian teenager near Ni'lin town, west of Ramallah, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Medical sources confirmed that the soldiers shot Hasan Yousef Hasan Sha'er, 17, while he was on his way to visit friends in Ramallah. The sources added that the soldiers refused to …
(2024-09-18). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-18). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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(2024-09-18). Yangtze-themed cultural festival opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn A feast of technology and culture recently kicked off in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.
(2024-09-18). Catastrophic floods in Central Europe claim over 20 lives. wsws.org While storm Boris, which brought the enormous rainfall, was caused by the rather unusual collision of polar air and warm, humid air from the unusually hot Mediterranean, the deeper causes lie in the dramatic acceleration of climate change.
(2024-09-18). Desempolvan en India historial de CIA en intentos de magnicidio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El periódico The Indian Express recuerda hoy el historial de la estadounidense Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) en intentos de magnicidios a nivel internacional, entre ellos a figuras como Fidel Castro (1926 —2016).
(2024-09-18). RRB NTPC CEN-05/2024: Registration starts, Last date Oct 13. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has started from today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024 Online Registration and Application for over 8,000 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2024.
(2024-09-18). State Department of Transportation to Host Open House on Contract Four of The I-81 Viaduct Project, Focusing on The Construction of The Community Grid on The Eastside of The City Of Syracuse. urbancny.com 
September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Crouse and Irving Avenues, and several streets on the eastside in the City of Syracuse as part of contract four of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, 841…
(2024-09-18). Welcome to New York: Micron Selects Downtown Office Location as Megafab Progresses. urbancny.com 
Since Micron first announced in 2022 that Clay had been chosen as the site of our leading-edge memory megafab, we've been popping up across Central New York — from town halls, to Chip Camps at local schools, to a museum exhibit that's been visited by thousands of children, families and even the President of the United States. Now, Micron is getting ready to appear in a new location: the Syracuse skyline. Micron will be setting up shop inside Downtown Syracuse's One Lincoln Center on West Fayette Street — and soon, adding their logo atop the building that will be seen by New Yorkers entering the city.
(2024-09-18). Constructions Begins on Afghan Portion of South-Central Asian Gas Pipeline. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-18). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-18). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-18). Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org
(2024-09-18). Group alleging MCC abuse formalizes. anabaptistworld.org A group alleging abuses spanning decades at Mennonite Central Committee launched a formal organization Sept. 5 to hold the relief, peace and development organization to account as the group announced the number of former workers with stories of abuse has doubled.
(2024-09-18). Sesiona X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Diez contenidos pertenecientes a dos grupos de temas estratégicos y algunos otros asuntos específicos debatirá el X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), que comenzó a sesionar hoy en la capital, Hanoi.
(2024-09-18). Primer ministro cubano asiste a Feria de Energías Renovables. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Primer Ministro de la República, asistió este miércoles la inauguración de la III Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética, que se realiza en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, de esta capital.
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Recorre Morales Ojeda medios de comunicación del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, recorrió la víspera emisoras y canales de la televisión y la radio cubanas, donde intercambió con directivos y trabajadores sobre las rutinas productivas, el funcionamiento del ICS y la Ley de Comunicación Social…
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). This is what public sector workers need from the Labour government. leftfootforward.org The election of a new government this year is a chance for a new start, after 14 years of austerity that delivered public service cuts, below-inflation pay deals for our members, and rising poverty. | In Labour there is the opportunity to turn the page on years of division against migrants, benefit claimants, LGBT+ people and trade unions — bolstered by anti-union laws — which have left our country poorer and more divided. | Our members working in areas like the DWP and Home Office want to end the stunts and demonisation of those claiming benefits or seeking asylum. We need efficient systems that t…
(2024-09-18). Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government. wsws.org Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel's genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.
(2024-09-18). Harris calls for end to war in Gaza, no Israeli reoccupation. newarab.com 
US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called on Tuesday for an end to the Speaking in Philadelphia to the National Association of Black Journalists, she called for a ceasefire in the devastated territory, a two-state solution and Middle East stability in a way that does not empower "We've made ourselves very clear this dea…
(2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org 
Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . |
(2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org Harris auditions for top warmaker Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not . . . |
(2024-09-18). To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy. otherwords.org New waves of workers are standing up and demanding fair treatment on the job — from But as these workers have made significant gains, they've simultaneously run into huge barriers: our broken democratic systems. That's why one of the most important priorities for…
(2024-09-18). Should workers beware? 88 corporate honchos back Harris. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOS signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …
(2024-09-18). Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side. levernews.com 
As a junior Democratic senator in 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris took direct aim at dark money, co-sponsoring election reforms that would have revealed the identities of the megadonors behind these secretive efforts to sway elections."It does not represent justice in America when dark money is fueling elections and when the few who have the greatest amount of wealth behind a veil without even presenting themselves or their names, manipulate and fuel the election process," she said
(2024-09-18). Bring on the Climate Doomers! We Need More of Them. counterpunch.org 
I recently complained that public narratives about climate—those promoted on so called mainstream platforms, and featured in cryptic one-liners from Democratic Party hopefuls—boil down to evasive bullshit. We are rather stuck with a climate narrative that offers two wrong answers, and, in its bifurcated and reductionist limitations, rather mirrors our two party system that offers two, and
(2024-09-18). Jordan, Egypt call for end to Israeli hostilities in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Jordan and Egypt have jointly called for putting an end to Israel's weeks-long hostilities in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-18). In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
U.S. Secretary of State The top U.S. diplomat's visit comes as the region remains on high alert due to risk of Gaza war expanding, particularly after Lebanese group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Isr…
(2024-09-18). Egypt won't accept security changes on Gaza border: FM. newarab.com 
Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intesified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com 
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
(2024-09-18). Egypt's 2036 and 2040 Olympic bid: Is there potential to win? newarab.com 
The global sporting landscape has evolved significantly over the years. | Historically, Western countries This Western-centric approach shaped events like the Olympics and the World Cup, often overlooking the potential of the MENA region. | For instance, in the 1966 World Cup, only one of the…
(2024-09-18). Egyptian cabinet says Saudi's MbS orders $5b of Egypt investment. newarab.com 
(2024-09-18). Egypt's PM 'apologises' to Saudi for bringing it bureaucracy. newarab.com 
Egyptian Prime Minister "My dear brother, [investment minister] Majid Al-Qasabi, who loves Egypt, has always said that Egypt was the one conveying bureaucracy to Saudi Arabia….at some point," Madoubly said on Monday,
(2024-09-18). Egypt and Saudi Arabia: The Beating Heart of the Arab Nation. themedialine.org
(2024-09-18). France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation. middleeasteye.net 
France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation | Despite his act of bravery two years ago, Lancine Konate has now received an order to leave France | | "When I saw the flames on the balcony and heard screams, I didn't ask myself any questions. I climbed up," Konate tol…
(2024-09-18). Cricket Cranes set for four-match ODI series against Papua New Guinea. independent.co.ug 
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen players have been selected to represent the Cricket Cranes in a four-match One Day International (ODI) series against Papua New Guinea. The series will run from September 18th to September 22nd, 2024, at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. The Cricket Cranes squad features Brian Masaba, Riazat Ali Shah, Simon …
(2024-09-18). Rebecca Cheptegei laid to rest in home village in Bukwo. independent.co.ug 
Cheptegei is remembered for her gold medal victory at the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand Bukwo, Uganda | AGENCIES | Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest at her ancestral home in …
(2024-09-18). SATIRE: Injured Cyclist Briefly Regains Consciousness To See RFK Jr. Dragging Him Into Kitchen. theonion.com MALIBU, CA—Groaning as his bruised head thumped along the tiled flooring, 35-year-old injured cyclist Paul Zablocki briefly regained consciousness to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dragging him by the legs into the former presidential candidate's kitchen, sources reported Wednesday. Confused and bleary-eyed upon awakening, Zablocki reportedly noticed a feral aroma of what seemed to be …
(2024-09-18). Group linked to al-Qaeda claims attack on Mali's capital. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-18). 2] Some Robust Statements of The Pious Predecessors Regarding Adherence to The Sunnah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whoever introduces a bidah in Islam and considers it to be good, he has implied that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has betrayed his mission. This is because Allah says, …
(2024-09-18). Morocco to try Israeli soldier over war crimes in Gaza. newarab.com 
In On Friday, 13 September, a group of Moroccan lawyers finally succeeded in convincing a court in Rabat to review a lawsuit against Israeli soldier Moche Avichze…
(2024-09-18). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). 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.
(2024-09-18). Rights groups condemn senator's extremism claim against Muslim. newarab.com 
Republican "You support Hamas, do you not?" Kennedy told Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, who replied by saying: "You asking the executive director of the Arab American Institute that question very much puts the focus on the issue of hate in our country." | In a follow-up question, the senator asked, "
(2024-09-18). In wake of attempted assassination, Trump and Vance continue anti-immigrant agitation. wsws.org As Republicans broadened their fascist anti-immigrant terror campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to defend Haitian immigrants by name at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia.
(2024-09-18). Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …
(2024-09-18). Trump to meet 'fantastic' India PM Modi in US. aljazeera.com Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
(2024-09-18). Trump Praises 'Fantastic Man' Modi, Calls India 'Big Abuser' In Reciprocal Tax Push | U.S. Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on September 17 that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21-23 to attend the QUAD summit. However, despite criticising India over the trade ties, Trump called PM Modi a "fantastic man." Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-18). Aduana de la República facilita el reembarque de mercancías retenidas en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (ACN) Como parte de las medidas para agilizar los flujos operacionales en frontera, la Aduana General de la República (AGR) tiene establecido el reembarque por todo pasajero de un grupo de mercancías prohibidas o que tienen regulada su entrada al país.
(2024-09-18). Presidente de Seychelles rinde tributo a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de la República de Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan depositó este miércoles, una ofrenda floral a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba, en el Memorial que lleva su nombre en esta capital.
(2024-09-18). 'Living under this constant threat': Environmental defenders face a mounting mental health crisis. grist.org 
The panic button hanging around Marcos' neck evokes the death threat that pulled him out of the Mexican mountain forests of the Sierra de Manantlán and dragged him to the outskirts of Guadalajara. After years of intimidation, he fled his hometown after the body of his 17-year-old son was found lying on the side of a road. The boy was killed, the lawyers on the case say, because, like his father, he opposed the activities of the Peña Colorada mine, which since 1975 has been squeezing the Sierra in search of iron. Over the decades, the iron mine, Mexico's largest, has depleted the region's water reserves, defore…
(2024-09-18). Nine dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com 
Nine people were killed and over 300 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed nine people and wounded more than 300," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during the fun…
(2024-09-18). Updated: Israeli Soldiers Abduct 18 Palestinians From Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Update: At dawn on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers invaded and ransacked dozens of homes in the Bethlehem governorate, south of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, abducted eighteen Palestinians, including siblings, and threatened further severe restrictions and violations against the residents. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded several parts of the governorate, breaking …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Forces Abduct Seven Palestinians in Bethlehem and Hebron. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted seven Palestinian citizens in the southern West Bank governorates of Bethlehem and Hebron. Occupation soldiers abducted a young man from the village of Al-Ubeidiya, east of Bethlehem after storming his home. Media sources said that Israeli troops abducted, on Tuesday morning, the young man, Makram Tawfiq Khalifa, 22, in Al-Ubeidiya …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Detain Several Teachers in Al-Jab'a Village. imemc.org On Wednesday morning, Israeli soldiers detained several members of the teaching staff from two schools in the village of Al-Jab'a, southwest of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. The Directorate of Education in Bethlehem governorate said the soldiers detained and interrogated several teachers from the Tawafuq Secondary Mixed School and the Al-Jab'a Secondary School for …
(2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Child Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian child at a military roadblock southeast of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers fired several live rounds at a 16-year-old child while he was near the roadblock, causing moderate wounds. Palestinian medics rushed to the scene and transferred …
(2024-09-18). Israeli military confirms 4 troopers killed, several injured in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has announced the death of four of its occupation forces and the injury of several others in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.
(2024-09-18). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org
(2024-09-18). Four Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza explosion. haaretz.com The four soldiers were killed after a hidden explosive device caused a building to collapse partially. Among them was the first female soldier to be killed in Gaza fighting since the start of the war…
(2024-09-18). China's new civilian airship to enable low-altitude tourism. ecns.cn China's first home-grown civil manned airship blimp, the AS700 , was delivered to a client in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, paving the way for the commercial low-altitude tourism sector.
(2024-09-18). World's highest BeiDou meteorological observation station put into use in Xizang. ecns.cn The world's highest BeiDou upper-air meteorological observation station was put into operation in Baingoin County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
(2024-09-18). Exhibition explores Mei Lanfang's legacy, historic visit. ecns.cn Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in Peking Opera, and the University of Southern California is marking the 130th anniversary of his birth and whirlwind tour of the US with an exhibition.
(2024-09-18). Leaked communique increases China-Malaysia tensions over South China Sea. wsws.org The decisive factor that has brought the Philippines to the brink of war with China, while Malaysian relations with China remain comparatively peaceful, is the involvement of the United States.
(2024-09-18). UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi. aljazeera.com UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.
(2024-09-18). South Sudan reports progress on oil production resumption in Upper Nile State. independent.co.ug 
JUBA, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan said Monday that substantial progress has been made together with joint oil operating companies to resume production of the lucrative Dar blend oil in northern Upper Nile State. Minister of Finance and Planning Marial Dongrin Ater said that the government is currently engaging bilateral and multilateral partners …
(2024-09-18). Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes 'five-star' tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks. whyy.org 
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(2024-09-18). Wilmington's first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A vibrant celebration of culture, community and the arts will happen this week as the city of Wilmington hosts the Organized by
(2024-09-18). Temple University celebrates 50 years of dance. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Terry Beck entered Temple University in 1975 to study special education, but a chance encounter during his part-time job at the school's Tomlinson Theater put him in contact with a dance company for the first time. It changed his life. | "I had come from Lancaster, Pa, where dance training was for cruise ship chorus girls," Beck told
(2024-09-18). How Sudan's ancient artefacts are falling victim to civil war. newarab.com 
Sudan has been locked in bloody civil strife since April 2023, when street battles erupted between its armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces, a heavily armed paramilitary group accused of
(2024-09-18). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com
(2024-09-18). Court overturns 35-year sentence of man convicted of murdering wife. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has overturned a 35-year sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife. In a judgement of three Justices; Fredrick Egonda Ntende, Barishaki Cheborion and Dr Asa Mugenyi, the court held that the trial judge Elizabeth Jane Alividza wrongly convicted Ayebare Eric for burning to death …
(2024-09-18). NSSF reports decline in applications for benefits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has reported a drop in the number of savers seeking to withdraw their accrued benefits across all categories. The fund on Tuesday presented its performance report for the year ending 30th June 2024. From the report, it was revealed the need for savers to …
(2024-09-18). Technology firm Pebuu expands network to accelerate financial inclusion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pebuu, a leading technology firm in Uganda has expanded its service network and is now operating across more than 320 locations nationwide. Officials said on Sept.16 that by harnessing cutting-edge technology, Pebuu offers real-time tracking and geo-mapping solutions that ensure the efficient management of agents and merchant service points, driving …
(2024-09-18). The workings of State House Revenue Intelligence Unit. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit is intensifying its operations creating avenues through which to collaborate with the general public. While announcing the new move, President Yoweri Museveni said the Unit created at the beginning of this financial year had an oversight mandate over the Uganda Revenue …
(2024-09-18). UCDA spreads coffee registration drive to Busoga. independent.co.ug 
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ssabalangira wa Busoga Kingdom, Moses Woira Mitala Kitimbo, who oversees the three Kingdom Counties of Bugabula, Budiope, and Buzaaya, has urged coffee farmers in Kamuli District to embrace the ongoing coffee registration exercise. Speaking during a regional stakeholders engagement held at the Kamuli Youth Centre on September 16, 2024, …
A federal jury in Florida has found members of the pan-Africanist group African People's Socialist Party guilty of conspiring with the Russian government to "sow discord" and "interfere" in U.S. elections. They face up to five years in federal prison. In a major victory for the activists, however, the jury acquitted them of the more serious charge of acting as foreign agents. "The trial of the Uhuru Three is proving to be one of the most important First Amendment cases thus far in the 21st century," says attorney Jenipher Jones, who is on the legal support committee for d…
Morocco's health ministry said a man in the city of Marrakesh had contracted mpox, without specifying which variant he had carried, saying he was receiving treatment and in a stable condition. | The outbreak in the North Africa…
As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their …
When asked why his latest map has erased the whole of the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retorted with the most detestable answer. "I didn't include the Dead Sea. It's not shown on the map. I didn't show the Jordan River. It's not on this map. I didn't show the Sea of Galilee," 
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Four people were Liad Aviel, spokesman for the Asaf Harofe Medical Center in central Israel, said it "mourns the deaths of four individuals injured in the Ramla incident", adding that six other casualties were receiving treatment there. | The Israeli police said it…
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It may have never occurred to 38-year-old For weeks now, his case triggered The hashtag "Free Ashraf Omar" has trended throughout Egyptian and Arab soc…
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In Sudan, a recent United Nations fact-finding mission documented "harrowing" human rights violations committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, water and power supplies. Civilians have also been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention and gruesome sexual violence. Over 20,000 people have been killed and 13 million displaced over the past 16 months. The war has also destroyed the country's healthcare system and caused an outbreak of diseases like cholera, malaria and dengue. Sky News correspo…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency announced Friday, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel traveled to Austin, Texas, to tour …
'Coconuts' trial: Woman acquitted over Palestine protest placard | Marieha Hussain faced charges over placard with images of Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman at a pro-Palestine protest in November | | Marieha Hussain leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court after being found not guilty on Fr…
The Washington Post headline reads: "A big problem for young workers: 70- and 80-year-olds who won't retire." For the first time in history, reports Aden Barton, five generations are competing in the same workforce. His article laments a "demographic traffic jam" at the apexes of various employment pyramids, making it ever harder for young people "to launch their careers and 
The stigma of a criminal conviction can be a major barrier to community reentry for recently released prisoners. A December 2021 report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics highlighted the employment barrier faced by the more than 50,000 who were incarcerated, with 33 percent of them being unable to find any employment "over four years" after their 
Israeli forces abducted nineteen Palestinian citizens, including former prisoners in the governorates of Ramallah, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Hebron. In the central West Bank, Israeli forces abducted, at dawn Thursday, three Palestinian young men, including a former prisoner, in the Ramallah governorate. Media sources said that occupation soldiers stormed several towns and villages in the Ramallah …
SEOUL | Xinhua | Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), made multiple military inspections, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. The inspections include a guiding tour to oversee the test-fire for verifying …
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, announced on Thursday that he will not participate in another presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. In a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, Trump claimed that he won the debate hosted by ABC News in …
Egypt had blocked Gaza cross-border tunnels before 7 October, says Israeli army | Shafts of nine tunnels found under Philadelphi Corridor were closed before the war, contrary to Netanyahu's claims | | This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 April 2024 reportedly shows Israeli soldiers…
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UAE will look to restart F-35 talks with US if Trump elected: Report | Trump approved sale in return for UAE normalising ties with Israel, but the deal fell through under Biden | | US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud during Arab Islamic American Summit…
Senior Saudi royal urges US to cut financial and military support to Israel | Prince Turki al-Faisal tells audience in London that Saudi normalisation with Israelis unlikely at present, and denies that kingdom is cracking down on Palestinian solidarity | | Prince Turki al-Faisal speaks…
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On Thursday evening, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian homes southeast of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Hasan Breijiyya, a researcher of Israel's illegal settlement activities, said the settlers invaded the Khalayel Al-Louz Palestinian community and attacked homes. Breijiyya added that the settlers hurled stones at many homes belonging to the Obeyyat family, causing […] …
On Friday at dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians and assaulted several residents, while paramilitary colonizers detained a young man in Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded Beit Awwa town, southwest of Hebron, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted a young man, Ahmad Maher …
On a bright morning in Cairo, a young boy named Mohamed stands proudly beside the grand southern gateway of Historic Cairo. | His eyes sparkle with excitement as he watches the crowd of dignitaries, tourists, and officials, all eager to see the revival of this historic neighbourhood. Amid the renewed energy and activity, Mohamed feels a vibrant excitement for the historic legacy being celebrated and restored. | "I'm thrilled that tourists and important figures are finally visiting our area," Mohamed says, his voice filled with wonder and growing pride. As a young guardian of history, he beams with enthusiasm f…
On the occasion of a recent road trip to the Western Balkans, Mariannella Kloka and Efi Pavlogergatou interview the journalist Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá about Montenegro's past and present. Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá became internationally known as an activist during the turbulent transition period in Southeastern Europe. She is one of the co-founders of the weekly Monitor, Montenegro's first private and independent weekly magazine (1990). During the 1990s, she was actively involved in the anti-war movement. The published photos from Kotor, Montenegro are taken by Rena Xirof…
When my dad moved to southwest Ohio in the early 1970s, the Dayton-Springfield area's second city was home to over 80,000 people. When I was growing up nearby in the 1990s, it was 70,000. Today, it's less than 60,000. Springfield's decline looks like an awful lot of Rust Belt cities and towns. And behind those numbers 
A recent World Meteorological Organization report revealed that in 2023, the Southwest Pacific region experienced 34 reported extreme weather events that caused 200 deaths and impacted more than 25 million people. | With global sea levels rising at rates unprecedented in three thousand years, what actions will nations take to combat the effects of the climate crisis? | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud is a Water Management and Climate Adaptation Expert. | 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The two presidential candidates who appeared at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia this week got laughs. | 
The catastrophic war in Sudan continues on unabated. It intensifies with ever-worsening cruelty, resulting in thousands of innocent victims and the unprecedented movement of people desperately fleeing to save their lives. Over eleven million people have been displaced, seeking refuge in areas away from the military conflict raging in the country. Over two million of …
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Enforcers should adhere to just energy transition principles that necessitate a manner that is both fair and inclusive COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | In May 2023, the President issued Executive Order No. 3 banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the …
The government through the Attorney General sued the Project Affected Persons, accusing them of declining to receive the compensation fees allocated to them during the property evaluation process, which threatens the implementation of the pipeline project. Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government had dragged 80 people in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai …
We know Ministry of Education officials own private schools in direct conflict of interest and failure to reign in fees COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | Education is a right. Everyone has a right to Education according to Article 30 of our Constitution. The government of Uganda has an obligation under Articles 13 and 14 of the …
A recent report indicates that 30% of Ugandans suffer from some degree of mental illness COMMENT | FLAVIA LWANGA | As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day, I find myself reflecting on the profound responsibility we hold as leaders, colleagues, and fellow human beings. In my role as the Human Resource Director at Airtel Uganda, I've …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The community of Kabalagala, a suburb of Kampala City, is calling on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to install zebra crossings and traffic lights at two crucial intersections along the Kabalagala-Nsambya road. This appeal comes in response to a troubling increase in road accidents and safety concerns in …
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bahati, the Acting Ntungamo District Education Officer, has urged the establishment of clearly defined roles for foundation bodies in grant-aided schools to mitigate ongoing conflicts. Bahati said that currently there is an ambiguity in the roles of these bodies that often leads to misunderstandings and disputes, as some …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC has written to the promoters of Peoples Front for Freedom [PFF], the intended political party of the FDC breakaway faction of Katonga, expressing concern over the intended name and colours of the party. In a letter dated September 4 and signed by Mulekwah Russel Jacques Leonard, …
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by direct Israeli hit, autopsy report indicates | Three forensic experts that reviewed dossier on slain Turkish-American activist say bullet did not appear to have ricocheted off the ground as Israel said | | Members of Palestinian security forces carry the bo…
We're joined by award-winning Cherokee writer and journalist Rebecca Nagle, whose new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land, has just been released. By taking a look at the more than a century-long fight for tribal sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma, Nagle investigates the development and future of tribal law since the beginning of colonial relations between Indigenous peoples and European settlers, from the Trail of Tears to the "war on terror." "A lot of times we treat Native American history like this distant chapter and the legal terrain it crea…
JASSMs will let Marine Hornets hit targets further away than ever before, helping to ensure their relevance in the twilight of their careers.
Surely, this will be the last opportunity for me to address you. The Air Force has bombed the antennas of Radio Magallanes. My words do not have bitterness but disappointment. May they be a moral punishment for those who have betrayed their oath: soldiers of Chile, titular commanders in chief, Admiral Merino, who has designated himself Commander of the Navy, and Mr. Mendoza, the despicable general who only yesterday pledged his fidelity and loyalty to the Government, and who also has appointed himself Chief of the Carabineros [paramilitary police]. Given these facts, the only thing left for me is to say to wor…
Jill Stein denies having supported Syria's Assad | The Green Party's presidential candidate is the only one to call for an arms embargo on Israel | | Jill Stein looks on after speaking to demonstrators during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, on the sidelines of the Democratic Natio…
After narrowly losing elections in 2013 and 2017, Xiomara Castro and her social democratic Freedom and Refoundation Party (Libre) won the next set of elections such that, as of January 2022, she was Honduras's new president. The defeated National Party had presided over worsening corruption, electoral fraud, poverty, and violent repression for 12 years — …
US: Critics urge Congress to block release of $320m in military aid to Egypt | US military financing for Egypt is set to reach $1.3bn in 2024, as Israel's war on Gaza continues | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, i…
Tunisia: Four arrested for mistakenly raising Turkish flag on public building | Outrage erupted after Turkey's flag was raised over the national railway company headquarters instead of the Tunisian one | | The flags of Tunisia (left) and Turkey (right) (Creative Commons) | Four people have been…
Tunisia: Journalists and politicians suffer abuse in prisons, groups warn | The accusations come amid a wave of arrests targeting opponents of President Kais Saied ahead of elections set to be held next month | | Supporters of Free Destourian Party (PDL) leader Abir Moussi hold up her image, demandin…
Support for the Uhuru 3 is gaining momentum as their trial in the face of repressive charges begins on Sept. 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The three are Omali Yeshiteli, Chair of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP); Penny Hess, Chair of the African Peoples Solidarity Committee; and Jesse Nevel, . . . | 
As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their 
US officials warned Israel that The comments came amid continued fears of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. | According to Channel 13, a message was sent to Israel informing them that tensions with Hezbollah and Iran need to be reduced at some stage as "the [US] aircraft carriers will not be able to stay in the area…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been subjected to repeated threats from various sources, both publicly and privately, as it continues to carry out its mandate across different cases, a spokesperson from the Public Information Unit (PIU) of the ICC told The New Arab. | The comments came a day after ICC chief prosecutor The PIU emphasised that such threats undermine the ICC's…
When the subway riders boarded the 1 train at 116th Street on Manhattan's West Side, it was apparent that many riders on this Labor Day were students. The subway car wasn't particularly crowded and one of the people I guessed was a student sat down next to me. We began talking about the difference in 
Around 5,000 tonnes of aid bound for Gaza has been blocked by Turkish authorities, the 
The earthquake that struck the country a year ago has never stopped here in the Atlas Mountains. | In Ounayen, a village nestled in these mountains, people, buildings, and objects still carry the memories of the death and destruction that hit the area on 8 September 2023, killing more than 2,900 people. | "For me, the quake has never stopped. I still see it and feel it every day," says Omar Ouzart, a villager, sitting outside in the heat in front of his plastic tent. | Omar pulled six members of his family from under the rubble, including his mother and sister. The recollections of their bodies become more mac…
The United Nations is warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "beyond catastrophic" as more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza did not receive any food rations in August amid Israel's relentless assault. Israel's 11-month campaign has killed more than 15,000 children and enabled the besieged territory's first polio outbreak in a quarter-century. INARA founder Arwa Damon just got back from spending two weeks in Gaza, where the nonprofit currently provides medical and mental healthcare to Palestinian children. "Israel has decimated every single aspect of any sort of i…
UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo | Organisers say police will allow protesters to gather from midday before marching to the Israeli embassy | | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags and carry placards on a march through London, during a National Day…
Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair | Israel's prime minister has a history of using controversial maps in his presentations | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA…
Over a Over the past two years, however, the old, war-scarred city has become unrecognisable to its residents. Almost everyone who visits Bengha…
Consider a short list of the defining qualities, the necessary and sufficient conditions of European modernism, in contrast or opposition to old master sacred tradition. Modernism involves secular rather than sacred subjects. Compare Impressionist landscapes with High Renaissance altarpieces. Modernism requires a system in which art is made to be sold in the marketplace rather 
The actual cause of the climate crisis is the anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere since the start of the industrial revolution. But the proximate cause—the underlying activity that sparked the climate crisis and the intertwined environmental crises—is how we have built society, starting from when humans are born. Despite the threat of the sixth extinction, ecosystem collapse, air and water 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) have found that a new model known as P.O.W.E.R. can help reduce and redistribute the burden of unpaid care work traditionally borne by women. Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer at the Makerere University School …
Israeli forces destroyed residential blocks in southern and central Gaza early on Friday, killing several people and leaving others presumed dead and injured under the rubble. | Local sources said residential blocks were destroyed in Rafah and in the Zeitoun neighbourhood southeast of Gaza City. | Six people were reported killed in the strikes on the Radi family home in Zeitoun, while a Palestinian woman was reported killed along with her daughter in Tal al-Hawa, where several others are thought to have died under the rubble. | The latest Israeli attacks come as UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that more th…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced more U.S. aid for Ukraine just days after the country was hit by one of the deadliest airstrikes since Russia's invasion in early 2022. On Tuesday, a pair of Russian missiles struck a military academy and hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 270. "The sense … is that the U.S. is giving Ukraine enough so that it doesn't lose, but not enough so that it can actually make significant and needed gains," says award-winning journalist Arwa Damon, who is in Ukraine providing medical and m…
Syracuse, NY — Central New York's biggest food and music festival welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days. While the festival welcomed large crowds, it also raised $22,616.72 for local charities. Two checks were presented on Wednesday, September 4th, within Clinton Square where the festival was held. A check for $11,308.36 was presented to Griffin's Guardians. Another check for $11,308.36 was presented to Paige's Butterfly Run. The money collected for the two charities was a joint effort between two Taste of Syracuse sponsors, The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets. Kinney Drug…
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | A first batch of 99,100 doses of mpox vaccines was delivered on Thursday to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the global health crisis. "In total, that will make 200,000 doses on Saturday. Today, we received 99,100 doses, and the rest (will be received) on …
It's not that the Democrats did not show any concern about Palestinians at the Democratic National Convention. They showed extraordinary concern given the lengths they went to erase them from Kamala's coronation. | Afterwards the Democrats seemed ecstatic that a little genocide didn't disrupt their joy. But there were still plenty of protests and signs of divisions that could pose problems with Harris's path to election especially as student protesters look to reinvigorate the movement. 
The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in July, was a blatant display of white supremacy and fascistic demagoguery regarding migrants. The Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago in August with a more inclusive and "progressive" faàßade, nevertheless presented a program that restricted the rights of migrants. RNC and DNC: . . . | 
Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump's Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III's new memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got to Be This Way, shares fresh insights into the Trump family and acts as a platform to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Fred Trump's own son William has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. He says Donald Trump once told him to abandon William, saying, "He doesn't recognize yo…
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's historic "Muslim Brotherhood leaders were clearly ordered to keep silent about Sisi and the visit or else they would face grave consequences," an Egyptian security official told The New Arab on condi…
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Ethiopia's Minister of Health has emphasised the investment potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector…
Grimes subjugated timidity, ignorance and lack of exposure, especially out of me. If the Grimesian spirit so still dwells in me who was only a teacher on the Namasagali staff, I guess it must dwell even much more in his former direct students EULOGY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | By refusing to mourn Irish former …
The Good Law project has uncovered a donor to the shadowy network of right-wing dark money think tanks based at Tufton Street. Joining the ranks of its usual band of malign clandestine donors from fossil fuel firms, to tobacco corporations is UK nonprofit the Street Foundation. What does it exist to do? Help disabled children. […] | By 
US presidential hopeful Speaking to a crowd of Jewish Republican voters, Trump claimed that a presidency under 
As the 2024 presidential election draws near, there has been a growing realization that ex-President Donald Trump's second term would be detrimental to working people and the country as a whole. Among those pointing out this danger are increasing numbers of prominent Republicans. Yet, as they condemn Trump, they have begun to wax poetic of …
The Haitian revolution was the first victorious anti-colonial war in the so-called New World led by those enslaved by the colonizers. The battle engaged against the slavers and their empires was long and bloody. European kings and European republics fought and lost. In doing so, the latter revealed their colonialist and white supremacist similarities to 
Germany's migration commissioner has proposed deporting The proposal comes amid rising pressure on Germany's ruling coalition government to restrict irregular migration following a fatal stabbing linked to Islamic State at a city festival last month that fuelled far-right opposition and criticism of Berlin's migration policies. | Joachim Stamp, Germany's Spec…
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian woman, on Thursday night, after invading the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Rami Hamamreh, the director of the Husan Village Council, told WAFA that occupation soldiers stormed the eastern entrance to the village, sparking protests among local Palestinian youths. Hamamreh added that the …
Choi Hee-woo was a 20-week-old embryo when he joined a landmark climate lawsuit in South Korea. At the time, his 
Editor's note: The Permian Basin is a vast region of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico containing the most productive oil fields in the United States. It has yielded nearly 30 billion barrels of oil and over 75 trillion cubic feet of natural gas since the first commercial well opened in the region in 1921. …
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ruth Kapp Hartz was four years old, living with her German Jewish parents in Toulouse in the "free zone" of France below the Nazi-occupied portion to the north. When the Nazi-aligned Vichy police started searching door-to-door for Jewish, non-French residents, Ruth became Renée. | "Old Testament names in France are not that common in France. In fact, weren't even allowed up until 1980," she said. "Old Testament names immediately meant that you were Jewish." | For the next th…
Parade Grand Marshal Bea Gonzalez to lead parade procession from Beauchamp Branch Library to festival venue at Brighton Academy Local heroes to be honored for achievements despite adversity in opening ceremony Event brings published authors and illustrators, including London Ladd, to community, offering free books, resources, and entertainment Syracuse, N.Y. — Light a Candle for Literacy (LACFL) revives Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival, an annual event created to advance reading and writing in Syracuse. Bea Gonzalez, a retired higher education administrator, public servant, and community advocate,…
Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission | Fact-finding report reveals range of crimes by RSF and Sudanese army, including rape, killings and torture, and calls for arms embargo | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on the occasion of…
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 
Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release | Ayachi Zammel's re-arrest comes amid accusations that authorities are manipulating the race in Kais Saied's favour | | Tunisian voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Mnihla district, outside Tunis, during the p…
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. She delivered this message while officially opening the 29th ICPAU Annual Seminar in Entebbe …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is considering scaling the Home Learning Centre (HLC) model being implemented by Literacy and Adult Basic Education (LABE) — an indigenous NGO — into a nationwide program. Under the HLC model, LABE uses innovative methods to engage children by incorporating locally …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's economy stands to benefit from more Ugandans increasingly embracing financial services according to Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Chairman, Samuel Ssejjaaka. Ssejaaka was speaking at OMIG Annual General Meeting for Uganda's Unit Trust Holders held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Sept.5, where he updated shareholders about the performance of …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's She Cranes player Faridah Kadondi has expressed her delight after signing a professional contract with the English side Nottingham Forest Netball Club. The English club, set to make its debut in the England Netball Super League, announced Kadondi's signing on Wednesday. Speaking to Xinhua online on Thursday, Kadondi described …
By Malik Ayub Sumbal — Sep 3, 2024 | Beijing is all set to host African leaders at the landmark 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a key event aimed at deepening political and economic ties between China and African nations. | This summit marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to foster a shared future destiny based on mutual respect and benefit. As Beijing rolls out the red carpet for African leaders, the forum is set to become the biggest participation of African leaders outside of the African Union. | China-Africa cooperation through FOCAC will not only deepen t…
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. President Xi said China stands ready to work with Africa to implement ten partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. | Joining the discussion: | 
How an evidence-free smear is being used to suppress those fighting for justice in Palestine.
Portland, Oregon Portland New Seasons grocery workers carried out an all-day strike in 10 area stores on Sept. 1. A crowd of strikers and supporters kept the pressure on management, turning away customers on a normally busy shopping day. Strikers formed two moving picket lines, blocking both entrances to the . . . | 
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by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Bukidnon, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was held on September 3, 2024, at the Kekehyu Business Hotel in Valencia City, Bukidnon. This event, titled "Pasidungog 2024," celebrated the culmination of five years of groundbreaking work in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention specifically for Northern Mindanao. Pasidungog 2024 recognizes champions in promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention. | The term "Pasidungog," mean…
Since 2021, In July 2023, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request from fami…
The articles, speeches, and communiqués of Amilcar Cabral are required reading for revolutionaries today who are struggling with the agrarian question and the current wave of revolutions.
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Israeli soldiers abducted five citizens, including a young woman and Palestine TV correspondent, Ali Dar Ali, from various neighborhoods and towns in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, in the central part of the occupied West Bank, early Thursday morning. Media sources said many army jeeps invaded Beitunia town, west of Ramallah, before the soldiers stormed and …
Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn't stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois.
As the elections come upon us, much attention has turned towards them. People are discussing and debating whether to vote, to remain "uncommitted," to vote for a third party candidate, or to vote for the Democratic candidate in a statement of history and hope for change. I have heard people declare that they are tired …
London pro-Palestine march organisers accuse Met Police of disruption tactics | Organisers say pushing back start time, threat of arrests, and 'last-minute' restrictions are an attack on democratic rights | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in London on 3 August 2024 (AFP) | Protest groups…
The multinational security support mission (MSS) in Haiti, approved by the United Nations, funded in large part by the United States and led by cops from Kenya, began arriving in Port-au-Prince at the end of June. It's the latest wrinkle in the long history of maneuvers and plots the U.S. . . . | 
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Israel: Netanyahu says map showing Western Sahara as separate from Morocco was mistake | Israeli premier 'reaffirms Moroccan recognition' over disputed territory, after map he displayed caused a stir online | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows a map of the Middle East and North Af…
Republicans called Obama a communist, when all his worst actions as president were continuations and expansions of Bush's policies. Democrats called Trump a Nazi when his worst acts were continuations and expansions of Obama's policies. Now we're back to calling Harris a communist, while she supports a genocide that Republicans also support. | Calling Kamala Harris a communist isn't wrong because it degrades Harris, it's wrong because it degrades communism. | ‚ùñ | The Biden-Harris administration is knowingly helping the Israeli government wage a campaign of extermination in Gaza that has shoc…
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump wants to shut down the federal government, again. This time it would happen at the end of this month — Sept. 30. Like he did when he got them to kill a bi-partisan border bill, the convicted felon and current Republican presidential nominee is demanding congressional Republicans shut it down for him since …
On Thursday, Israeli soldiers invaded the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, south of Jericho in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, abducted one Palestinian, and assaulted an elderly man. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and ransacking more than twenty homes. They added that most of the invaded homes belong …
On Thursday, a group of illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked and injured two Palestinian farmers on their lands in Atouf village, east of Tammoun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the colonizers, accompanied by soldiers, invaded Palestinian lands and started forcing the farmers out. They added …
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the last 13 years, a simple metal sign on a telephone pole has marked the spot where a Delaware police officer was stabbed to death. | That sign, on a residential street in the Penn Acres neighborhood near New Castle, reads, "Never Forgotten. Always Remembered" in honor of 
A broiling heat wave is once again blanketing Southern California. The National Weather Service predicts the region could experience dangerous temperatures. It comes as a series of landslides in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes triggered the declaration of a state of emergency, while power was shut off in some neighborhoods. In the meantime, fire crews in the northern part of the state are battling wildfires fueled by dry and windy conditions. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan shares the latest from Los Angeles.
War on Gaza: Wounded Palestinian child arrives in South Africa for medical treatment | Nine-year-old Mira, severely injured in an Israeli bombing in Gaza, was greeted by a crowd upon her arrival in Johannesburg | | Mira was surrounded by supporters at OR Tambo International Airport in Johann…
Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 — The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a familiarisation visit to Beletweyne, Hirshabelle …
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …
Israeli forces carried out a large-scale raid and arrest campaign at dawn on Friday, surrounding a house in Jenin's Zababdeh town. | Reports state the military aggression included heavy gunfire and the widespread destruction of infrastructure and private facilities.
By Germán Van de Velde — Aug 26, 2024 | The presidential elections of July 28 in Venezuela left countless experiences that must be systematized to study and predict future attacks by fascism against democracy, freedom and the human rights of our peoples. In this sense, here we will explain the strategy of the "comanditos," a terrorist network organized by the US government and the ultra-right. | [Note that this attempted coup operation was similar to the successful one against Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2019 election, and very similar to the tranques in Nicaragua in 2018]. | The "comanditos" were part of an or…
Journalist Ismail al-Ghoul's last words were meant to be reassuring: "The situation is very dangerous, but don't worry," the Gaza-based reporter for Al Jazeera told his wife, Malak Azrid, by phone. "I survived a bombing just a little while ago, thank God." | Then, the line suddenly cut out. Despite wearing a press vest and travelling in a car marked as media, an Israeli drone strike blew the vehicle to pieces, instantly killing Ismail and his cameraman, Rami Alrifi. | Ismail's fate demonstrates the unparalleled crisis facing journalists in Gaza, a veritable kill zone for media workers since October 7. | Of the…
NEW YORK—For ten years, community labor activists have been battling the 24-hour workday, where home care workers clock in for a 24-hour shift but are only paid for 13 of those hours. They are preyed upon by organizations that claim to protect the most vulnerable in their community, but these workers refuse to give up. …
Venetian painting has long been famous, and so much has been commented on. Early in the nineteenth century, Hegel, who never got to Italy, offered some evocative notes. Later in that century, Walter Pater published a famously suggestive account of the school of Giorgione. In 1970, Sydney J. Freedberg's massive volume history of sixteenth-century Italian 
The July/August 2024 issue of Disabled American Veterans Magazine featured a profile on Vietnam vet and former Chicago police superintendent Terry Hillard, who had been named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. The piece was written by Matt Saintsing. In his long police career, I wondered if Hillard had ever encountered Vietnam vet and notorious Chicago police 
Images of Trayon White in the passenger seat of a car, allegedly pocketing envelopes of cash on multiple occasions, have been splashed across the media. And now the 40-year-old DC councilmember, a protégé of the late Marion Barry, faces federal bribery charges and up to 15 years in prison. ly pocketing envelopes of cash on 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City Commissioner. They threatened to hand …
Entering a technical or trade school is a commitment that requires a deep understanding of the demands specific to your chosen field. Unlike traditional academic pathways, technical and trade programs are designed to prepare students for specific careers, often involving hands-on training and practical skills development. Before enrolling, it's crucial to research the industry thoroughly. …
Day 328 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles, and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip. ⚪ A girl was killed and many Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, coinciding with artillery shelling and gunfire from military vehicles and drones in areas northwest of Nuseirat and northeast of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including one woman, in Hebron and Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Many military vehicles invaded Hebron city, and the towns of Kharsa, west of Hebron, and Doura, south of the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, causing …
"Militias are threatening and terrifying bank staff and are sometimes abducting their children and relatives to force them to go to work," Kabir told the newspaper via telephone. | He also…
From a pro-Palestine encampment at my local college in May, I booked a ticket to the DNC. The president of the college had just been forced to resign for "insubordination" for having the audacity to meet with demonstrators and listen to their demands. The student movement to oppose genocide and settler colonialism inspired me to 
Oops. I didn't see that one coming. So, let's talk about RFK Jr.'s decision to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Because, to be clear, Bobby is not just—excuse me, not even dropping out of the race. He could have done that, correctly denouncing the Democratic party's anti-democratic legal and electoral tactics that made 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to the Democratic Party's (DP) Richard Lumu, the Mityana County Legislator, seeking to introduce a private member's bill allowing all opposition members to elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Lumu tabled the motion entitled The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …
War on Gaza: Aid workers killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian convoy | The attack on US charity's aid convoy heading to Emirati hospital comes hours after an Israeli strike targeted a World Food Programme convoy | | Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip sit waiting on the Egyp…
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There is seemingly no end to the lethal and dystopian absurdity of US-American political life right now. Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump not only walks free but has a decent shot of being re-elected to the most dangerous job on Earth. What the fascist fuck! Hey, so what if he's a malignant narcissist, a fascist, 
In As the early morning sun in Fnideq, near Tangier, barely warms the sand, a group of twenty-something men gather for a football game, pausing often to chat about friends who vanished on 25 August—the day 1,500 people swam from Morocco's Fnideq to Ceuta, a tiny Spanish enclave on the Mediterranean. | The swi…
A suicide note, initially believed to be from a young survivor of Hamas's 7 October attack at the Nova music festival, has been confirmed as a fabrication, Israeli media reported on Thursday, following a number of other false claims made by Israel regarding the events of that day. | Last week, a social media post claimed that a young man, who had allegedly survived the Hamas-led assault on the southern Israel music festival, had "committed suicide" and that his family had decided to share the man's suicide letter. | The fabricated letter described an alleged traumatic experience at the festival, including fake…
The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . | 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024" The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of …
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Ever since the June 30, 1989, coup that brought the Muslim Brotherhood to power, Sudanese women have endured decades of oppression, with their political, social, economic, and cultural rights systematically stripped away. They have suffered some of the most heinous forms of abuse and exploitation. Despite these challenges, Sudanese women have persisted in their courageous …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero Town Council are facing a crisis as the space for burying unclaimed bodies and dumping garbage has reached full capacity. Twenty years ago, Luwero Town acquired 2.5 acres in the Kalongo zone, which was divided for use as both a cemetery and a garbage dump for waste collected …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala turned out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed. This has raised a concern that cases are rising due to a shift to Airbnb, massage parlours and online apps …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among to stop discouraging locals from adopting the implementation of the four-acre model farming initiative within Northern Uganda. The 4-acre model farming initiative was rolled out by President Museveni and seeks to boost household income through the utilization …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. "I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed increasing surveillance as Uganda's confirmed cases of Mpox, a viral disease previously known as monkey pox increased to five. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Daniel Okello the Director Public Health at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) revealed that following the …
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two residents of Sembabule District are protesting against State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, over his recent instruction to cancel the titles of their ranches. Benon Burora Kuteesa and James Jjemba, both residents of Mitima Sub-county in Sembabule District, have formally complained to the judiciary, describing Minister Mayanja's actions …