2021-11-07: News Headlines

_____ (2021-11-07). Sandinistas Poised To Win Election In Nicaragua Despite U.S. Sabotage And Smears. popularresistance.org The Nicaraguan elections are on Nov. 7, 2021. The U.S. government, the media that does its bidding, and even some self-described "leftists," present a Nicaragua in "turmoil" and "crisis"—and the elections as a farce. | These attacks against the Sandinista government also emanate from academics, intellectuals, and journalists with ties to the members of the now-defunct Sandinista Renovation Movement (MRS), an organization with no political relevance or popular support whose members pretend to be leftist to an international audience but support the Nicaraguan right-wing and do the bidding of the U.S—bet…

scorinoco (2021-11-07). Why Black Revolutionaries Must Stand with the People of Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Netfa Freeman — Nov 2, 2021 | On November 7, the people of Nicaragua will go to the polls to reaffirm the commitment to their revolutionary democratic project, a project that began in 1979 when the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) defeated a vicious, neocolonial, gangster regime of Anastasio Somoza that was put in power by the United States. Under the leadership of the FSLN, the people of Nicaragua were able to finally control their own history and destiny. However, US imperialism was not going to respect the wishes of the people. Under the neofascist president Ronald Reagan, the US launched a…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Nicaragua to Record an Economic Growth Over 6% This Year. telesurenglish.net In Nicaragua, Representatives from the government of President Daniel Ortega held a meeting with international electoral observers to present advances in health, education, and economic fields. | RELATED: | Health Minister Martha Reyes reported that over 95 percent coverage had been achieved to protect against 16 diseases nationwide. She recalled that the Central American nation had only 209 health units in 1977, the…

_____ (2021-11-07). Journalist Banned From US, Detained In Mexico On The Way To Nicaragua. popularresistance.org Steve Sweeney, the international editor of the British socialist newspaper, was detained in Mexico City on Friday as he traveled to Nicaragua to cover the presidential election being held today. Sweeney is anti-imperialist and a founder of Media Workers for Palestine. His detention follows a multi-platform social media ban on independent journalists, activists and websites in Nicaragua, as detailed by Ben Norton of The Grayzone. There is also a corporate media disinformation campaign targeting Nicaragua and the current election. Sweeney's detention must be viewed in this context as an effort to prevent readers in…

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Only UK journo' going to cover Nicaragua election on ground says he was detained. rt.com A reporter from a left British newspaper says he was detained without explanation in Mexico as he was traveling to Nicaragua to cover the Sunday election. The US threatened the country with new sanctions ahead of the poll. | Steve Sweeney, international editor for the UK socialist daily Morning Star, said he had been placed in police custody as he was making a transfer flight through Mexico City. If his detention continues, he will not be able to reach Nicaragua in time to cover the general election, which the country is holding on Sunday. | The ballot is a complicated one, with critics of President Daniel Ort…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Venezuelan Lawmakers Accompany Nicaraguan Elections. telesurenglish.net The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) announced that lawmakers Julio Chavez, Marelis Perez, and Fernando Soto traveled to Managua to participate as international companions in the Nicaraguan elections, which are held this Sunday. | RELATED: | "By doing so, they assume their commitment to solidarity and inform the world that the Nicaraguan people are on their feet, with joy and enthusiasm for the elections," t…

_____ (2021-11-07). Inter-confessional Relations in India and Bangladesh Aggravate amid Taliban's Victory in Afghanistan. journal-neo.org It is no exaggeration to say that the rise of the Taliban (banned in Russia) to power in Afghanistan is one of those events whose significance goes far beyond the borders of this particular country. In particular, it played, perhaps against the wishes of the Taliban themselves, the role of leaven thrown into the dough …

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Terrorism Can't be Allowed to Undermine Peace in Iraq, India Says After Attempt on PM's Life. sputniknews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after an exploding drone hit his residence in Baghdad. The country's Interior Ministry called the incident a "terrorist attack." No group has claimed responsibility so far.

Shriya Singh (2021-11-07). Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan approves withdrawal of ban on extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org The development comes after the government and the TLP reached a agreement following violent protests by the extremist right-wing group demanding the release of the leader Saad Hussain Rizvi…

Peoples Dispatch (2021-11-07). Venezuela vaccinates 67% of its population against COVID-19. mronline.org Despite the U.S. blockade against Venezuela, the socialist government led by President Nicolás Maduro has been carrying out a successful mass vaccination drive against COVID-19…

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Staff (2021-11-07). Goldman Sachs-backed Russian firm makes a hit IPO in New York. rt.com Real estate database Cian raised over $290 million in an initial public offering this week, paving the way for several other intriguing Russian listings. | Cian's American Depositary Shares (ADS) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the Moscow Exchange on Friday. In their debut in New York, Cian's ADS opened 8.7% above the initial price of $16 per share. The listing price put the company's valuation at $1.1 billion. | Also on rt.com | | In total, the firm placed 1…

Staff (2021-11-07). Fix the money, fix the world: RT's Keiser Report looks at why eco-themed meetings of fiat world leaders are doomed to fail. rt.com The ongoing climate change conference in Glasgow seems to bear no fruit, as world leaders continue struggling to reach consensus on the energy transition away from carbon. | Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert dissect the green energy lobby as yet another example of colonialism, while true eco-geopolitical innovation is taking place far from money-printing agendas — in the bitcoin-mining 'land of volcanoes', El Salvador. | For more stories on economy & finance visit

Staff (2021-11-07). Iraqi Shia group's spokesperson calls 'assassination attempt' on PM 'fabricated' incident. rt.com A spokesperson for the political wing of an Iraqi Shia militia says the alleged assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi could have been staged to distract from the reported deaths of election protesters. | In a series of posts on Sunday, Mahmoud Al-Rubaie, the spokesperson for Iraq's Sadiqoun political bloc,

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Terrorist attack' on Iraqi PM's home involved 3 drones — Interior Ministry. rt.com The purported assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi involved three drones, the nation's Interior Ministry has said, branding the act a "terrorist attack." | Two of the drones that targeted Al-Kadhimi's residence in Baghdad's Green Zone were downed and one reached the house, the ministry said. Some members of his security detail were injured, but the senior official was unharmed. | Images of the damage caused by the drone were released to the public. | Photographs distributed by Iraqi state media show damage from last night's drone attack on residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al…

Staff (2021-11-07). Thousands across Italy want Covid Green Pass scrapped (VIDEOS). rt.com Thousands-strong protests against Covid-19 immunity passes took place in several Italian cities. In Trieste, the demonstration was marred by minor clashes between some protesters and riot police. | The weekly rally in the northern Italian port city drew around 8,000 people, according to police estimates. The event was mostly peaceful, but some violence occurred in the evening when a group of around 200 activists tried to break through police barriers and enter the Piazza Unita d'Italia. The police pushed back, forcing the crowd to retreat and disperse, local media reported. | In Milano, an anti-Green Pass m…

Staff (2021-11-07). Moscow explains why American ships loaded with precision weaponry are in Black Sea. rt.com US warships armed with powerful missiles are sailing into the Black Sea to test whether Russia is ready to counter them, the Russian defense minister said. Moscow believes such a mission may lead to a provocation. | Commenting on the ongoing visits by American warships, including a guided missile destroyer, to the Black Sea, Sergey Shoigu remarked that the Russian military was well aware that such vessels "have long-range precision weapon systems on board" and were not deployed to Russia's underbelly "for a tourist cruise." | That is an almost constant attempt to probe us, to check our readiness, how well our…

Staff (2021-11-07). Ukraine should have bought 'cheap gas' from Russia – ex-PM Timoshenko. rt.com Kiev might now face a "catastrophe" since it failed to fill up its underground gas storages, Ukrainian MP and former PM Yulia Timoshenko said, adding that the country could have bought "cheap" gas in the summer. | "We could have pumped 38 billion [cubic meters of gas into the storages] …and we would not have a crisis in our country now," Timoshenko told Nash TV Channel. She also denounced the crisis her nation might likely face in the coming winter due to gas and coal shortages as "man-made." | The politician argued that, in summer, gas was "six times cheaper" than it is marketed now. "We would all have had…

Staff (2021-11-07). Four charged with attempted murder after attack on father & child in Moscow (VIDEO). rt.com Four men accused of attacking a father and his son in Moscow have been charged with "attempted murder of at least two persons, including a minor." The incident sparked public outrage. | The suspects confronted two men on a street in southwestern Moscow earlier this week, despite one of the victims having his young son with him. Videos of the incident surfaced online on Friday, causing widespread public anger. | Footage that has since been examined and released by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office shows the four attackers passing the two men at a crossing in the evening and then chasing them through the street. On…

Staff (2021-11-07). Assange & fiancée sue 'creepy elements of UK government,' and here's why. rt.com WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange and his fiancée, Stella Moris have opened legal proceedings against the UK justice secretary and a prison chief, demanding that they be allowed to get married in Belmarsh Prison. | "We are suing because creepy elements of the UK government are illegally blocking and delaying our marriage by effectively giving the US government veto power," Moris tweeted on Sunday. | Illegally blocking our marriage is part of a disgusting pattern of conduct attacking Julian's family life, issuing orders to steal our infant's DNA, assigning a full time agent to target me & my mother. It seems…

Staff (2021-11-07). 'All he does is cry': Bitter Covington mocked for calling Usman a 'cheating coward' as UFC badboy needs crutches after 2nd beating. rt.com Colby Covington swiftly forgot the respect that saw the fight ref joke he was about to kiss Kamaru Usman after their UFC 268 bout, resuming his villainous persona as the badly beaten brawler brazenly accused the champ of cheating. | In a thrilling headline clash, the American lost again to the welterweight champion by unanimous decision at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden. | Despite being floored in the second, Covington survived the full five rounds — an improvement on the fighters' first meeting in 2019, when he was knocked out and had his jaw broken. | After another acrimonious build-up to their battle…

Staff (2021-11-07). Elon Musk puts 10% Tesla stock sale to TWITTER POLL, promises to stick to result. rt.com Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk asked the public whether he should sell 10% of his stock in his electric car company, Tesla, promising to abide by the result in a move which shocked social media users. | In a tweet on Saturday, Musk asked his followers to vote either yes or no to the sale of the stocks, which are valued at around $21 billion. | "Much is made lately of unrealized gains being a means of tax avoidance, so I propose selling 10% of my Tesla stock. Do you support this?" he

Staff (2021-11-07). Police storm pitch amid 22-man brawl at Brazilian football match after players enrage rivals with mock coffins from crowd (VIDEO). rt.com A bitter rivalry between two Brazilian clups exploded in a wild-22 man brawl after provocative players decided to taunt their relegation-threatened foes by bearing mock coffins. | Known as the Gre-Nal, the match between Gremio and Inter is considered the country's fiercest 'classico'. | That is because there are only two top teams in Porto Alegre, compared to other cities, such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where there are at least four. | Gremio have had a rough time recently, causing Brazil global shame last weekend when footage spread of their fans trashing the VAR set-up and storming the pitch of their…

Staff (2021-11-07). 'It should not have been allowed': Russia accused of cheating as 'amazing' female tennis stars hail 'unbelievable' cup win (VIDEO). rt.com Russian tennis stars are ecstatic after winning flagship women's team trophy the Billie Jean King Cup — but a row has broken out after a former champion publicly accused the team of skulduggery. | American doubles great Pam Shriver appeared to be horrified after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) stormed to glory at the revamped Fed Cup in Prague, establishing an unassailable 2-0 lead over Switzerland through Daria Kasatkina and newcomer Liudmila Samsonova. | The legend the trophy is now named after watched on from the stands as 22-year-old Samsonova shared her joy at the win, only for fellow retiree Sh…

Staff (2021-11-07). 264lb heavyweight dances to ring, executes stunning wheelkick KO — then somersaults to celebrate 1st UFC win at age of 35 (VIDEO). rt.com An MMA heavyweight known as 'Beastboy' has insisted he is "mentally 170lb" after belying his vast frame to knock out his opponent with an astonishing wheelkick — earning his first UFC win and an army of new fans along the way.

Staff (2021-11-07). UFC president Dana White spent part of his own event watching Canelo — because he'd bet $100k on boxing great to win by KO (VIDEO). rt.com UFC boss Dana White watched Canelo Alvarez's fight with Caleb Plant on a screen even though he was sitting ringside at his own promotion's event on Saturday night — and he admitted afterwards that he had gone big on the result.

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Better than Coutinho': Fans claim 7yo wonderkid is new Messi after spectacular goal at Barca academy where legend played (VIDEO). rt.com A wonderkid in Barcelona's famous La Masia academy has been compared to its greatest ever graduate, six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, after footage of his winning goal in a match this weekend went viral. | Pedro Juarez currently plays for Barca's pre-Benjamin side, in an age category which runs from six to eight years old. | From the Benjamin level onwards at eight to 10, the Blaugrana's teams compete in the high-level Catalan Federation league. | In the meantime, though, the pre-Benjamins contest friendlies to prepare themselves for the competitive championship where they will face the academy sides o…

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Dystopian nightmare': Candace Owens rages against NY child vaccination campaign. rt.com Conservative pundit and talk show host Candace Owens said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to give children $100 for Covid-19 vaccination was akin to brainwashing them. | Owens was asked by Fox News about Mayor de Blasio's announcement that children between five and 11 years old could receive $100 from the city if they get vaccinated. | "It buys a whole lot of candy," the mayor said. | Owens, who is known for her strong opposition to vaccine mandates, objected against the "sinister" idea. "There's something about this that feels like a child predator approaching your child, right?" she said, arguing that o…

Staff (2021-11-07). Head of Bavaria offers solution to gas shortage ahead of approaching winter. rt.com The minister-president of the German state of Bavaria, Markus Soder, has called for a rapid launch of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, saying it would ensure stable gas supplies ahead of the cold season. | "A wise strategy to ensure power supplies is necessary. In this regard, there are good reasons to launch the Nord Stream 2 pipeline soon to bring gas prices to a normal level," Soder said in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, A…

Staff (2021-11-07). WATCH: Bizarre 'clown abortion' segment on Saturday Night Live leaves viewers puzzled. rt.com The latest episode of NBC's 'SNL' has left many viewers cringing over a segment featuring a character named Goober the Clown detailing her experience of getting a "clown abortion" at 23. | "Did you know that one in three clowns will have an abortion in her lifetime?" comedian Cecily Strong asked during the show's Weekend Update segment while wearing a clown costume. The sketch was meant to focus on new Texas law, which effectively bans abortions after six weeks. | Strong went on to list some abortion facts and describe how difficult it is to talk about while occasionally stopping for some humor, like slapping…

Staff (2021-11-07). Novak's revenge: Djokovic dethrones Medvedev in thriller to bag Paris Masters title in tussle of tennis top 2 in the world (VIDEO). rt.com Novak Djokovic overcame losing the first set to beat defending champion Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Masters and go some way to avenging his US Open final defeat, winning a final lauded by viewers for the level of its quality. | In a hugely-anticipated final between the two best players in the world on form and ranking, Medvedev broke Djokovic early on his way to taking the first set 6-4. | That seemed to provoke brilliant Djokovic to raise his level, storming back to reply with a 6-3 second-set win. | The Serb saved three break points when he was 5-3 ahead during that set, noticeably mixing up his play. | #Ro…

Staff (2021-11-07). Get booster jabs so we can 'enjoy Christmas' — UK health secretary. rt.com UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has strongly urged the public to get Covid-19 booster jabs as soon as they can so restrictions don't return for Christmas. | "And if you haven't yet had your first and second vaccines, it is not too late," Javid said. "The NHS will always be there to welcome you with open arms." | If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to restrictions, and enjoy Christmas. | Javid warned that immunity against Covid-19 begins to wane after six months, especially for older and vulnerable people. | The health secretary said 9 million bo…

Staff (2021-11-07). 'We're getting smashed': Fury issues ominous warning to Man United stars as hulk raises fist & tells them to 'be prepared' (VIDEO). rt.com Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury did not mince his words after watching Manchester United continue their dismal run by slumping to a 2-0 defeat at home to arch-rivals Manchester City on Saturday. | Beleaguered United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had told his players to summon Fury's spirit after their crushing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool in their previous home game. | The embattled coach surprised reporters by pointing to Fury's comeback abilities in his title fights with American Deontay Wilder, adding that his struggling side needed to respond to going a goal behind by responding as victoriously as the WBC ki…

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Graphics: A glance at the 4th CIIE. ecns.cn The fourth edition of one of China's major annual expos, the China International Import Expo (CIIE), opened in the country's financial center Shanghai on Friday.

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). China is smarter than U.S. at handling economic booms: billionaire. ecns.cn China is smarter than the United States as China began to cope with its economic booms earlier than the latter did in the same situation, billionaire Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of the U.S. multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, has said.

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Amazon exec: CIIE key for creating world-class business climate. ecns.cn The China International Import Expo is not only an exhibition for imported products and innovative technology, but also an important platform for creating a world-class business environment, stimulating market development potential and enhancing international exchanges, said Li Yanchuan, head of the China Global Store and Prime, Amazon.

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Maldives inaugurates Chinese-built apron at Velena Int'l Airport. ecns.cn A new expanded west apron at the Velena International Airport (VIA) in Maldives has been officially inaugurated, general contractor Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) said. The expanded apron covers an area of 35,000 square meters and is part of the VIA development project.

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Xi meets with national ethical role models. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with national ethical role models and nomination awards winners in Beijing.

José Manuel Blanco Diaz (2021-11-07). Minister Plasencia Responds to Borrell's Latest Comments. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Plasencia categorically repudiated the latest interventionist comments issued by the high representative of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, regarding the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | Through his social media accounts, the Venezuelan foreign affairs minister confirmed that Venezuela has its doors open for the EU to observe the electoral process, just as the country has opened its doors to many other movements, governments and international organizations. | "On his tour of neighboring countries, he insists on dedicating his rhetoric ag…

Staff (2021-11-07). CNE to Open Probe Against PSUV and Opposition Candidates for Electoral Campaign Violations. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, November 6, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that it will open administrative probes against several candidates and political parties running in the 2021 Regional and Municipal Elections, for having violated the regulations on Electoral Campaign and Propaganda. | According to a press release by the electoral body, CNE authorities unanimously agreed to open administrative inquiries against David Uzcátegui (opposition), who is running for…

TASS (2021-11-07). Russia to deliver large humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in November – envoy. tass.com On these special flights in November will also repatriate Afghan nationals with Russian citizenship, Dmitry Zhirnov said…

| Nameathena M. King, Assistant Professor, Political Science, Geography, Old Dominion University (2021-11-07). Suburban voters responded to GOP culture war pitch in Virginia governor's race, and showed all politics are now national. Athena M. King, Assistant Professor, Political Science and Geography, Old Dominion University

sputniknews (2021-11-07). UK Health Service Must Cope With COVID-19 Issues Without Tough Lockdowns, Union Head Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The CEO of the UK National Health Service (NHS) Providers, Chris Hopson, told Times Radio on Sunday that the NHS must find a way to settle COVID-19 related issues without imposing "draconian lockdowns."

| Nameelanah Uretsky, Associate Professor of International, Global Studies, Brandeis University (2021-11-07). The US was not prepared for a pandemic — free market capitalism and government deregulation may be to blame. Elanah Uretsky, Associate Professor of International and Global Studies, Brandeis University

CA Poor People's Campaign (2021-11-07). Thursday 11/18: Dismantling the Distorted Moral Narrative of Christian Nationalism Webinar w/ CA PPC. indybay.org Online event…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2021-11-07). Mayo Clinic COVID-19 vaccination plan for children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is preparing to vaccinate children 5‚Äí11 for COVID-19, with vaccinations to begin Friday, Nov. 5. Mayo Clinic strongly recommends that children 5‚Äí11 be vaccinated for COVID-19 and to schedule their appointment now. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now granted emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11. Nationally, nearly 28 million children are now eligible to be protected by a COVID-19 vaccination. In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID-19…

ecns.cn (2021-11-07). Over 2.32 bln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn More than 2.32 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered on the Chinese mainland as of Saturday, data from the National Health Commission showed Sunday. Enditem…

Staff (2021-11-07). 2,611 films submitted to Iran CinemaVérité. en.mehrnews.com So far 2,611 short, mid-length, and feature films have been submitted to participate in the national competition section of the 15th Iran International Documentary Film Festival (CinemaVérité).

Marzieh Rahmani (2021-11-07). Iraqi PM's assassination attempt foreign think tanks sedition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Secretary of Iran' Supreme National Security Council says that the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi's is new sedition that must be traced back to foreign think tanks.

sputniknews (2021-11-07). French Medical Union Chief Hopes Macron to Encourage Revaccination in Upcoming Address. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Medical Trade Union head Jacques Battistoni told Franceinfo he hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming national address will give "a push forth to booster vaccination."

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