(2021-10-27). White Nationalists on Trial in Charlottesville over Deadly Rally After Victims Sued Under KKK Act. democracynow.org 
Four years after the deadly white supremacist "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, a federal civil trial charges the organizers with an unlawful conspiracy to commit violent acts. Defendants include Jason Kessler, the main organizer, and Richard Spencer, a white nationalist who spoke at the event. Neo-Nazi James Alex Fields, who slammed his car into a crowd of antiracist counterprotesters during the rally and killed activist Heather Heyer, has already been sentenced to life in prison. Plaintiffs in the case cite the careful advance planning done in online chatrooms to wreak irreparable harm. We l…
(2021-10-27). White paper elaborates on China's initiatives in tackling climate change. ecns.cn Faced with unprecedented challenges in global climate governance, the international community needs to respond with unprecedented ambition and action, said a white paper released Wednesday by the State Council Information Office.
(2021-10-27). Hindu Activists Vandalise Mosque as Protests in Northeastern India Turn Violent – Video. sputniknews.com For the past week, communal incidents have been reported in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura, bordering Bangladesh. On 13 October, communal violence erupted across several districts in Bangladesh where at least 10 Hindus have been killed, and around 1,000 have sustained injuries.
(2021-10-27). Baltic, Black Seas pincer: Estonia, Georgia forge closer military ties under NATO auspices. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Estonian Minister of Defense was hosted by the National Guard Minister of Defense of the Republic of Estonia, Kale LaanettIs, is paying a two-day official visit to Georgia. He is hosted by his Georgian colleague, Juansher Burchuladze. During the visit, members of the Estonian delegation will visit not only the National Guard, but also …
(2021-10-27). China issues white paper on responses to climate change. ecns.cn China on Wednesday released a white paper to document the country's progress in mitigating climate change, and to share its experience and approaches with the rest of the international community.
(2021-10-27). Russian Airstrikes Level Headquarters Of Turkish-Backed Militants In Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On October 27, Russian warplanes carried out seven airstrikes on a headquarters of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) located near the town of Kah in the northern Idlib countryside, which is a part of the Greater Idlib region. | The headquarters, which used to host militants from the SNA's 23rd Division, was completely destroyed as a result of the airstrikes. Casualties were reported. | ÿ¨ÿߟÜÿ® ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ…
(2021-10-27). The Pendulum Gradually Swings Towards International Engagement With The Taliban. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by The Taliban and Pakistan, both viewed warily by the West and others in the international community, appear to be benefitting from mounting concerns about the humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan. | The European Union, in a move that could put the United States in an awkward position, is close to
(2021-10-26). The US Will Break Any Laws To Protect The Elites: The Saab And Assange Cases. popularresistance.org The United States government demonstrates repeatedly that it will do whatever it takes to protect the economic and political interests of the elites, even if it means total disregard for human rights and international law. Two cases that highlight this are the recent kidnapping and prosecution of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab and the attempts to extradite the Australian Wikileaks publisher and journalist Julian Assange. Clearing the FOG speaks with Roger Harris of Task Force on the Americas who travelled to Cabo Verde where Saab was detained and tortured for over a year before his rendition to Miami and with Joe…
(2021-10-26). Chris Hedges and John Pilger on the 'Show Trial' of Julian Assange. scheerpost.com RT via YouTube | As supporters of Julian Assange
(2021-10-26). Headlines for October 26, 2021. democracynow.org Sudan's Military Opens Fire on Protesters Opposing Coup, FDA Panel to Review Pfizer's Application for COVID Vaccines for Children, U.S. to Allow Entry to International Travelers Who Prove Vaccination, New York City Police Union Sues to Roll Back COVID Vaccine Mandate, U.N. Warns Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record High in 2020, U.N. Blames Climate Crisis for South Sudan's Worst Flooding in 60 Years, Rare Mediterranean Hurricane Strikes Italy; California Sees Record October Rainfall , Extinction Rebellion Climate Protesters Block Busy Streets in New York, Madrid, Netherlands' Largest Pension Fund to Divest from Fossi…
(2021-10-26). Facebook 'Whistleblower' Frances Haugen Represented by US Intelligence Insiders. orinocotribune.com 
By Alexander Rubinstein — Oct 21, 2021 | The background of Frances Haugen's Whistleblower Aid legal team indicates she was cultivated to complete Facebook's transformation into a vehicle for the US national security state. | A former employee of Facebook named Frances Haugen earned national renown after While Haugen has presented herself as a "w…
(2021-10-26). India: Indigenous peoples demand 'water, forests, land' before coal. greenleft.org.au Indigenous peoples from 30 villages in Hasdeo Aranya, the densely-forested region of central India, walked 300 kilometres in early October, to demand the protection of their water, forests and land against coalmining, reports Ruchira Talukdar.
(2021-10-26). Oil prices will remain high for years to come. rt.com 
Six years after former BP chief executive Bob Dudley said that "the industry needs to prepare for lower for longer," a growing number of major investment banks now expect "higher for longer" oil prices. | Rebounding global oil consumption amid tight supply—contrary to some forecasts last year that indicate demand may have peaked or was close to its peak—as well as years of underinvestment in new supply following the 2015 crash, have prompted Wall Street banks to raise significantly their projections for oil prices in the short and medium term. | Oil prices have hit multi-year highs in recent days,…
(2021-10-26). Systemic crisis further exposes inequalities: poor women's Global struggle against hunger and pandemic. mronline.org 
Without a doubt, the global pandemic of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the economy and, consequently, on the population.
(2021-10-26). Women's work in the first civilisations. mronline.org 
The work performed by women, particularly work in the household and in the health sector, has received much attention in feminist and left-wing debate in recent years.
(2021-10-26). Internationalism during the Spanish Civil War. greenleft.org.au Alex Salmon reviews a book about the International Brigades that helped combat the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War.
(2021-10-26). All of Europe under the death star: NATO's No. 2 to visit Switzerland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Deputy Secretary General's visit to Switzerland On 28-29 October 2021, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea GeoanƒÉ, will travel to the Swiss Confederation. During his trip, the NATO Deputy Secretary General will hold meetings in Geneva with high-level officials from international organizations. On Friday, 29 October 2021, the NATO Deputy Secretary General will …
(2021-10-26). U.S. Warns China And Russia For Passing Warships Through Straits That "Should Be" Japanese Territory. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The U.S. Navy secretary issued a warning to China and Russia over "bullying other nations" after they sent warships through two maritime straits to the north and south of Japan. | "The relationship between China and Russia perhaps recently has evolved in ways where they're trying to intimidate other nations with their actions that don't abide by a rules based international order," Carlos Del Toro told reporters in a phone briefing in Tokyo. | Late on October 25th, 10 Chinese and Russian…
(2021-10-26). Saudi Arabia-Iran Rapprochement Might Change Face Of The Middle East. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageTalks have been advancing, however some tensions still remain. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | On October 20 prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, Saudi Foreigner Minister met in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with Washington's Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley to discuss the issue of nuclear talks with Iran. Joint actions to stop Iranian support for groups supposedly threatening regional security was also discussed. Prince Faisal warned of the "dangerous acceleration" of Iranian nuclear activities last week. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Sa…
(2021-10-26). End Of State Of Emergency Indicates Consolidation Of Power By Al Sisi. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe Egyptian President seems to be sure that there is no political power capable of overthrowing him at the present time, which is why he opts for democratization. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Political changes are taking place in Egypt. President Abdel Fattah al Sisi announced his decision to end the state of emergency, signaling a possible future of political openness and redemocratization. Far beyond a mere change in the structure of the government, the measure reflects signs of consolidation of power by al Sisi…
(2021-10-26). Over 500 scholars launch fightback against Israel lobby. dissidentvoice.org 
Hundreds of international scholars have begun a fightback against pro-Israel lobbyists who have been scoring increasingly high-profile victories on UK campuses as they seek to curb academic freedoms under the guise of stamping out antisemitism. Glasgow university officials have found themselves in the eye of a storm this week, accused of "capitulating" in two separate …