(2022-08-10). The Multilateral Trading System and Partnerships with India: A View from Brazil. infobrics.org Brazil and India were among the 23 founding members of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which entered into force in January 1948. The two countries adopted similar policies to develop their economies based on an import substitution model…
(2022-08-09). Ukrainian Terrorism: Firing Munitions Containing Petal Mines On Donbass Orphanage, Another War Crime. libya360.wordpress.com On August 6, Ukraine fired onto the territory of an orphanage in Makeevka a rocket containing the Petal mines which Ukraine has been terrorizing Donetsk civilians with since late July. The orphanage evacuated its children months ago, due to its proximity to the front lines. Nonetheless, according to the Head Physician of the orphanage, Ukraine…
(2022-08-09). The Intricate Fight for Africa: The Legacy of the Soviet Union vs Western Colonialism. libya360.wordpress.com Ramzy Baroud Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent tour in Africa was meant to be a game changer, not only in terms of Russia's relations with the continent, but in the global power struggle involving the US, Europe, China, India, Turkey and others. Many media reports and analyses placed Lavrov's visit to Egypt, the Republic of Congo,…
(2022-08-09). Biden administration approves $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the largest yet. wsws.org The latest US weapons delivery announcement comes after Amnesty International and the United Nations have confirmed that the Ukrainian military is using tactics that serve to drive up civilian casualties.
(2022-08-09). Kenya's General Elections Started Smoothly. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, millions of Kenyan citizens cast their ballots at about 46,229 polling stations across the country to elect their fifth president as well as members of the National Assembly, senators, and county governors. | RELATED: | William Ruto, Kenya's sitting deputy president and a presidential candidate under the Kenya Kwanza (Kenya First) Alliance, cast his ballot at 6 a.m. local time at a primary school located in his ancestral Sugoi villag…
(2022-08-09). FBI agents raid black nationalist group's homes, offices over bogus allegations of conspiracy with Russia. wsws.org The case has all the hallmarks of a political frame-up targeting the African People's Socialist Party for its opposition to the US-NATO war against Russia. It points to an attempt to intimidate and criminalize opposition to the war more broadly.
(2022-08-09). Remembering One of Humanity's Worst Catastrophe's—Seventy Seven Years On. libya360.wordpress.com John Steinbach Man stands amid ruins of Hiroshima. [Source: time.com] President Harry S. Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki set the groundwork for an era of U.S. global hegemony and enriched corporations like General Electric, DuPont, Union Carbide, Bechtel and Westinghouse which made hundreds of billions of dollars developing generation after generation…
(2022-08-09). Indigenous Peoples Block Highways in Guatemala. telesurenglish.net Guatemalan Indigenous peoples and over 20 social organizations will block roads on Tuesday and Thursday to protest against President Alejandro Giammattei, Attorney General Consuelo Porras, and the Special Prosecutor Against Impunity Rafael Curruchiche. | RELATED: | On Tuesday, at least 11 national highways woke up blocked in rejection of the arrest of renowned journalist Jose Zamora, corruption, and inflation.
(2022-08-09). Wednesday 8/31: International Overdose Awareness Day 2022. indybay.org In Person (4: 30-6pm): | Aptos Village Park | 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos | Virtual Event (12-1: 30pm). Registration: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcu6tqDosGtVRm5lfvbaD81y7sduRDm1u…
(2022-08-09). National Labor Relations Board orders United Mine Workers of America to pay $13.3 million to Warrior Met for lost profits incurred during strike. wsws.org The National Labor Relations Board ruled on July 22 that the UMWA is responsible for $13.3 million in security costs and loss of profit at Warrior Met over the course of its year-long strike in Brookwood, Alabama.
(2022-08-09). Raeisi felicitates Singapore on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi forwarded a message of congratulations to Singaporean President Halimah Yacob, felicitating the Singaporean National Day.
(2022-08-09). China diplomat clarifies goals of military drill near Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) — Beijing is conducting military drills around Taiwan to give a warning to the United States and teach a lesson to "Taiwanese separatists," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
(2022-08-09). Russia-India Relations in a Transformative World. infobrics.org India has made sure that no forum that it is part of takes a stance against Russia. India has ensured its strategic relations with Russia. The huge Indian market and defence capabilities enable India to retain strategic autonomy, writes Anuradha Chenoy, Adjunct Professor, Jindal Global University…
(2022-08-09). Colombian Government Announces Official Resumption of Peace Talks with ELN. libya360.wordpress.com Michele de Mello The administration of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez has vowed to prioritize peace and ameliorate the devastating setbacks the processes had under Ivan Duque. Cuba, Ecuador, Chile and Norway have been chosen to mediate the negotiations between Petro's administration and the guerrilla group In the first press conference to local media after…
(2022-08-09). Cuban Soldiers and Workers Tirelessly Fight the Matanzas Fire. libya360.wordpress.com "It is admirable the performance of the Revolutionary Armed Forces' helicopter pilots, flying over the darkest and hottest area of the Matanzas incident," President Diaz-Canel said. On Monday, Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the heroism of the helicopter pilots, firefighters and workers who are working non-stop to control the fire that broke out at the…
(2022-08-09). Cuba: Joint Forces Advance in Controlling Fire in Matanzas. telesurenglish.net Cuban authorities and emergency corps, together with teams from Mexico and Venezuela, continue the tasks to control the fire at the Matanzas supertanker base for the fourth consecutive day, amid complications due to the prevailing weather conditions in the area. | RELATED: | The second chief of the National Department of Extinction of the Cuban Fire Department, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander àÅvalos Jorge, explained duri…
(2022-08-09). Venezuela Demands the Return of Its Assets Held Abroad. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro called on his compatriots to mobilize to reject the illegal appropriation of Venezuelan assets abroad. | RELATED: | The mobilizations seek to show the international community that the Bolivarian people reject actions such as the retention of the gold reserves of the Venezuelan Central Bank carried out by England, the appropriation of the assets belonging to CITGO Petroleum C…
(2022-08-08). 90 pct of China import expo exhibition area booked. ecns.cn Ninety percent of the planned enterprise exhibition area has been booked for the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2022-08-08). China urges support for Africa to enhance capacities. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations and president of the UN Security Council for August, on Monday called on the international community to support Africa in enhancing capacities to secure durable peace in a comprehensive approach.
(2022-08-09). Unión Eléctrica: Continuarán las afectaciones en el servicio eléctrico durante este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa hoy que el servicio se afectará, por déficit en la capacidad de generación, con un máximo de 950 MW en el horario diurno y 877 MW en el pico. Este lunes se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad las 24 horas, con un máximo de 1 537 MW a las 20: 40 horas, y se mantuvo la afectación durante toda la madrugada.
(2022-08-09). China's new energy sector moves into high gear amid pursuit for carbon goals. ecns.cn As construction of large-scale wind and photovoltaic power bases accelerates, China's new energy sector is expected to have greater growth potential this year amid efforts to achieve "dual carbon" goals.
(2022-08-09). Japan marks 77th anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki amid calling for revisiting its brutal history. ecns.cn Japan's Nagasaki City commemorated the 77th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Tuesday, with the international community urging Japan to see itself not as merely a victim.
(2022-08-09). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cancer rehabilitation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cancer rehabilitation is available before, during and after cancer treatment. It helps people with cancer maintain and restore physical and emotional well-being, cope with the side effects of cancer, and recover more quickly and more fully from cancer treatment. Cancer rehabilitation involves many types of specialists working together to develop a personal rehabilitation plan that considers a person's preferences, strengths and goals. "Cancer rehabilitation aims to help patients maintain function, restore function, and, more broadly,…
(2022-08-09). Unión Eléctrica: Persistirán afectaciones en el servicio eléctrico este martes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa que el servicio se afectará, por déficit en la capacidad de generación, con un máximo de 950 MW en el horario diurno y 877 MW en el pico de este martes. Este lunes se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad las 24 horas, con un máximo de 1 537 MW a las 20: 40 horas, y se mantuvo la afectación durante la madrugada.
(2022-08-09). Preeclampsia linked to increased markers of brain cell damage, inflammation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that women with a history of severe preeclampsia have more markers linked to brain cell damage and inflammation, compared to women who had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings are being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego. Preeclampsia affects up to 15% of women. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious,…
(2022-08-09). Ethiopia: The Hard Road to Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Viktor Mikhin >There has been a lot of talk about peace in Ethiopia lately, and, according to many international observers, this is a truly new trend in domestic politics. But at the same time, there is a long and winding road ahead before the country can see the end of hostilities, famine and delayed state…
(2022-08-09). Mohawk Nation News 'The Pope and Murder Inc. Will Pay the Price'. indybay.org Mohawk Mothers told the International Court at The Hague that the Pope has admitted genocide and the sanctions must begin. The Pope's apology for murder is not accepted. "The Pope plead guilty. No trial is required. The world cannot let the genociders get away with murder and genocide. The sanctions must now begin. We demand justice."
(2022-08-08). New demand may boost future exports. ecns.cn China's exports are expected to become more resilient as demand from emerging markets such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India expands rapidly, experts said on Monday after reviewing official data that Customs released on Sunday.
(2022-08-09). Phone Zap: Tell PMZ to Stop Supporting Ron Mason's White Supremacy + Anti-LGBT Hate. indybay.org Call-in campaign to demand that PMZ fire Ron Mason of the white nationalist group the Constitution Party of California and key organizer of the yearly "Straight Pride" rally in Modesto, CA alongside violent, far-Right and white supremacist groups.
(2022-08-09). Equipos de Cuba cierran en lugar 19 de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Victorias en la despedida catapultaron este martes a los equipos cubanos hasta los puestos 19 de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Chennai 2022, celebrada por primera vez en la India, donde se coronaron los elencos de Uzbekistán y Ucrania. Los hombres de la Isla se impusieron 2,5-1,5 a Canadá, mientras que las féminas triunfaron 2,5-1,5 ante Filipinas.
(2022-08-09). China Urges Advancing Two-State Solution in Palestine Issue. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, urged the international community to take substantive steps to advance the two-state solution to settle the Palestinian issue at an early date. | RELATED: | Zhang chaired an emergency opening meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in his capacity as council presid…
(2022-08-08). Calling on the UN General Assembly to investigate Israel's crime against humanity of apartheid. bdsmovement.net August 8, 2022 | By: | Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
(2022-08-08). Most of the "Fact-checking" Organizations Facebook Uses in Ukraine Are Directly Funded by Washington. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Mcleod — Aug 2, 2022 | Most of the fact-checking organizations Facebook has partnered with to monitor and regulate information about Ukraine are directly funded by the US government, either through the US Embassy or via the notorious National Endowment for Democracy (NED). | In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an information war as bitter as the ground fighting has erupted, and Meta (Facebook's official name) announced it had
(2022-08-08). The Intricate Fight For Africa. popularresistance.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent tour in Africa was meant to be a game changer, not only in terms of Russia's relations with the continent, but in the global power struggle involving the US, Europe, China, India, Turkey and others. | Many media reports and analyses placed Lavrov's visit to Egypt, the Republic of Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia within the obvious political context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The British Guardian's Jason Burka summed up Lavrov's visit in these words: "Lavrov is seeking to convince African leaders and, to a much lesser extent, ordinary people that Moscow cannot be blamed ei…
(2022-08-08). Anti-Russian Hysteria Used By FBI To Target Black Organizers. popularresistance.org On July 29, the FBI conducted a surprise raid on the homes and offices of leaders of the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Solidarity Movement (APSP-Uhuru) in Florida and Missouri under the pretext that they were co-conspirators in an indictment of a Russian national, Alexander Ionov. In the raid, documents and electronic devices were stolen. The raid was coordinated with the Biden Administration. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the APSP – Uhuru about the raid and the broader implications of it for activists in the United States. This raid is connected to the anti-Russian narrati…
(2022-08-08). Colombia: Petro Is Now President; A Call For The Release Of Prisoners. popularresistance.org "It is said that no one really knows a nation until he has been in one of its prisons." Nelson Mandela's sentence opens a petition addressed to Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, president and vice-president of Colombia, who officially takes office today. It is signed by the National Penitentiary Movement, accompanied by hundreds of organizations and personalities. | The document offers a summary of the structural problems afflicting a country like Colombia, where the spaces for political viability of the opposition were closed with the assassination of Liberal leader Eliécer Gaitán, on April 9, 1948, and where v…