(2022-08-31). Taiwan Says It Fired at Chinese Drone for First Time. news.antiwar.com Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Taiwanese troops fired warning shots at a Chinese drone that was flying in airspace over Kinmen County, an archipelago of Taiwanese-controlled islands off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The Taiwanese Army's Kinmen Defense Command said that three "civilian" drones flew over the Kinmen islands, also known as Quemoy …
(2022-08-31). Indian, Russian Banks in Talks to Conduct Bilateral Business in Local Currencies. infobrics.org Indian Banks' Association (IBA) is reportedly working to facilitate talks between over 15 Russian banks with Indian lenders so as to clear the way for bilateral business in their respective local currencies…
(2022-08-31). Emerging Markets Rush to Join BRICS Alliance as High Energy Prices Persist. infobrics.org As emerging markets recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and face financial headwinds due to interest rate hikes in the US, the BRICS group — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — is looking to expand its membership to tackle shared challenges…
(2022-08-31). Structural shifts in global economy driving central bankers' class war program. wsws.org At this year's Jackson Hole meeting, Fed chair Powell set the stage for the response, taken up by all participants, that central banks must not waver from interest rate hikes and, if necessary, go beyond the measures carried out by Fed chair Paul Volcker in the 1980s that produced economic devastation for the working class in the US and internationally under the banner of "fighting inflation."
(2022-08-31). National Institutes of Health renews Mayo Clinic's $48 million Clinical and Translational Science Award. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic announced today that its Center for Clinical and Translational Science has successfully renewed funding for its research grant from the National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences for five more years. The funding award, totaling $48.2 million, is one of Mayo's largest NIH grants, supporting research and education across the institution at that aims to accelerate innovation to improve patient care and health for all people. "We…
(2022-08-31). Mar-a-Lago search Warrant Affidavit reveals how Trump may have compromised National Security. juancole.com By Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University | The Justice Department on Aug. 26, 2022, released an affidavit written by an FBI special agent that was used to obtain a court order for the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate for documents related to national defense and other government records. Large …
(2022-08-31). Xi meets model civil servants. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping met with representatives of model civil servants who are in Beijing to attend a national award ceremony on Tuesday.
(2022-08-31). Spiral downward and No exit! indybay.org The austerity dictates imposed on the Eurozone are only exacerbating the crisis they are supposed to be fighting. In all economies under the thumb of the "troika" of the International Monetary Fund, the European Central Bank & the European Commission, the austerity measures are leading to a collapse in domestic demand.
(2022-08-31). New Australian Labor government intensifies assault on working class and war preparations against China. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Cheryl Crisp, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Australia, to the Seventh National Congress of the SEP (US), held from July 31 to August 5, 2022.
(2022-08-31). Oil Minister El Aissami Presents Evidence of Corruption by Former PDVSA CEO Rafael Ramírez. orinocotribune.com 
This Tuesday, August 30, Venezuelan Minister for Petroleum, Tareck El Aissami, presented to the Public Ministry (MP) evidence of largescale fraud committed by former Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Rafael Ramírez, against Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), and asked Attorney General Tarek William Saab to open an investigation and issue an international arrest warrant. | At a press conference from the headquarters of the Public Ministry, in Caracas, El Aissami reported that evidence was filed with the attorney general in which the "most serious corruption plot that has ever been known against our oil industry" was…
(2022-08-31). China Is Aggressively Reselling Russian Gas To Europe. southfront.org 
An LNG ship docked at a port in Chiba, Japan. China's resales of LNG have added supply to the spot market | Originally published on One month ago, we were surprised to read how, despite a suppressed appetite for energy amid its housing crash and economic downturn (for which "zero covid" has emerged as a convenient scapegoat for emperor Xi), China has been soaking up more Russian natural gas so far this…
(2022-08-31). Xi Jinping's Foreign Policy Thinking and Sino-Russian Cooperation in the Changins of the International Order. infobrics.org The close bilateral relationship between China and Russia is one of the most important features of the evolution of international relations in the early 21st century. At the same time, the changing international order has also created new areas for Sino-Russian cooperation…
(2022-08-31). Legacies in Film 'Trespassing' Exposed U.S. Nuclear Industry Targeting Native Americans. indybay.org "Trespassing," censored in more film festivals worldwide than it has been shown, reveals how the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Mojave, Western Shoshone, Navajo and Pueblo were targeted by the nuclear industry. Censored News Legacies in Film series.
(2022-08-31). China to maintain climate change strategy: official. ecns.cn China will maintain its climate change strategy and continue to promote carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, said an official at a forum held on Saturday in Beijing.
(2022-08-31). Mascot for 2022 CIFTIS unveiled. ecns.cn FuYan, the mascot for the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), was unveiled Tuesday at the National Convention Center in Beijing.
(2022-08-31). China mulls new law to protect Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Tuesday started deliberating a new draft law on ecological conservation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.The draft law, with 64 provisions in seven chapters, was submitted to the National People's Congress Standing Committee for the first reading.
(2022-08-31). The fight against mass COVID infection and militarism in New Zealand. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Tom Peters, the leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in New Zealand, to the Seventh National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from July 31 to August 5, 2022.
(2022-08-31). U.S. murder rates still up in 2021: CNBC. ecns.cn There were 6 percent more murders nationally in 2021 than in 2020, a troubling statistic, but it was modest in comparison with the prior year, when the U.S. murder rate climbed nearly 30 percent, a year-over-year record, reported CNBC in mid-August.
(2022-08-31). China's first exploration satellite makes progress: official. ecns.cn China's first exploration satellite has observed nearly 100 eruptions and completed its in-orbit tests and experiments, said the China National Space Administration (CNSA) at a press conference Tuesday.
(2022-08-31). Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone for first time. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) — Taiwan has begun targeting Chinese drones flying over its outlying islands for the first time.
(2022-08-31). Free and Enslaved Negroes in Spanish, Mexican and US California. indybay.org With entire towns and authentic history unable to find utility in 2022 California State Parks venues, 2022 International Day for People of African Descent begins a new approach. Slave resistance in Mexico is more than just another chapter in the Negroes' long struggle for freedom and justice. In the context of Mexican social history it illustrates the interplay of diverse races and cultures which make that history one of the most complex and fascinating in the New World.
(2022-08-31). Most European companies in China confident in domestic market prospect: official. ecns.cn Most European multinationals present in China are confident in the prospects of the domestic market, with 84 percent expanding or maintaining operations in the first half this year, a Chinese official said Monday.
(2022-08-31). China to ramp up support for elderly care, childcare industries. ecns.cn 30 (Xinhua) — China has rolled out measures to support the elderly care and childcare industries to help them overcome difficulties, according to a circular issued by 13 authorities including the National Development and Reform Commission.
(2022-08-31). Meeting of CPC Central Committee Political Bureau proposes convening 20th CPC National Congress on Oct. 16 in Beijing. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Tuesday held a meeting on the preparatory work for the seventh plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, and the 20th CPC National Congress. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2022-08-31). Biden to address nation on threat of fascism. wsws.org On Thursday, Joe Biden will deliver a national address from Philadelphia in which he will tell the country that "our democracy is at stake." But the statements and actions of the Biden administration make clear that the Democratic Party is not fighting fascism, it is paving the way for the further strengthening of the far right.
(2022-08-31). Friday 9/23: #ProtectICWA. indybay.org üì£ IMPORTANT UPDATE üì£ | **November 9th 2022** | #ProtectICWA. | üì£ According to the National Indian Child Welfare Association, Indigenous children are four times more likely to be removed by state child welfare systems than non-Native children, even when their families have similar presenting problems. Native children are also overrepresented in the foster care system, according to the same report. | üì£We are mobilizing All Tribal Chairman & Tribes to Unite & Stand together for our Sacred Children. | ɽ…
(2022-08-31). Nineteen months after January 6, Biden discovers the threat of fascism. wsws.org On Thursday, Joe Biden will deliver a national address from Philadelphia in which he will tell the country that "our democracy is at stake." But the statements and actions of the Biden administration make clear that the Democratic Party is not fighting fascism, it is paving the way for the further strengthening of the far right.
(2022-08-31). China's SMEs show stable development in January-July period. ecns.cn China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) showed stable development in the first seven months of the year, laying a solid foundation for the steady operation of the country's macroeconomy, official data showed Tuesday.
(2022-08-31). This US City Is Creating a Model for Fighting Mass Incarceration. commondreams.org Abolitionists and advocates of criminal justice reform in Los Angeles County have amassed some impressive victories, laying out a vision for reducing incarceration and providing care that could have national significance.
(2022-08-30). Pro-regime change journalist Shane Bauer files lawsuit seeking $10 million seized from Iran. thegrayzone.com Despite their professed opposition to US sanctions, Bauer and his fellow hikers-turned-cellmates stand to benefit handsomely from public assets plundered from Iran by the US government. Over a decade since he rose to prominence as a protagonist in an international drama of espionage and imprisonment, American journalist Shane Bauer and his family filed suit against Iran's government in a Washington DC-based US District Court, seeking compensation for $10 million in damages resulting from his two year detention in Tehran. Bauer's …
(2022-08-30). 'Bitter Street' in Lugansk: A Battle Line Drawn with Nazi Elements after 2014. libya360.wordpress.com John Parker From left: Alexey Albu of Borotba; John Parker of Socialist Unity Party; and Evgeniy Miroshnichenko, member of the Youth Parliament, State Duma of Russia. SLL photo From May 1 to May 12, I traveled to both Russia and the Lugansk People's Republic, an independent republic in the Donbass region, formerly part of eastern…
(2022-08-30). Ukraine's Anti-Worker Law Comes Into Effect. scheerpost.com 
Workers on McDonald's Facade Odessa, Ukraine 2016. Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 By ODR Team / On 17 August, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyi ratified Law 5371, which removes rights for workers at small and medium-sized…
(2022-08-30). French Energy Firm Seek Deal to Increase Algerian Natural Gas Supply. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Holds Talks With French Counterpart Emmanuel Macron President Emmanuel Macron spends three days in the North African state in efforts to mend relations strained over colonial legacy Geostrategic Analysis Since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in neighboring Ukraine, the United States and the European Union (EU)…
(2022-08-30). Ukraine: Somewhere Between Afghanization and Syrianization. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Ukraine is finished as a nation — neither side will rest in this war. The only question is whether it will be an Afghan or Syrian style finale. One year after the astounding US humiliation in Kabul — and on the verge of another serious comeuppance in Donbass — there is reason to believe…
(2022-08-30). US army to Deliver NASAMS to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — The US Army has awarded a $182 million contract to Raytheon Missiles & Defense to supply six National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine.
(2022-08-30). Russia: A Strategic Challenge for NATO in the Arctic. libya360.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday warned of the "strategic challenge" posed to the Atlantic Alliance by Russia's increased presence in the Arctic. Stoltenberg concluded a three-day visit to Canada at Cold Lake Air Base in northwestern Canada where North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) fighter jets tasked with patrolling the Arctic are based….
(2022-08-30). Energy Sanctions on Russia Have Been a Boon for China and India. infobrics.org When the UK and the U.S. banned Russian oil imports, and the European Union approved sanctions that made it a lot harder to trade in Russian oil, media reports highlighted the argument that Russian could not possibly replace Europe with Asia as its biggest oil client…
(2022-08-30). Biden To Ask Congress To Approve $1.1 Billion Arms Sale for Taiwan. scheerpost.com 
Taiwan flag. jitcji, Public domain, via By Dave DeCamp / The Biden administration is planning to ask Congress to approve a $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan that includes anti-ship missiles and anti-air missiles,
(2022-08-30). One Out of Seven Persons Affected by Floods; Pakistan Declares Emergency. orinocotribune.com By Bharat Dogra Aug 28, 2022 | 30 to 33 million persons are reported to be seriously affected by floods in Pakistan, a country with a population of 220 million. Due to this a national emergency has been declared in Pakistan. | The previous worst floods in Pakistan were recorded in 2010 when nearly 20 million people were affected, causing damages estimated at $10 billion. This was followed by a very serious flood situation next year in Sindh. What is more, there was some serious flood event or the other for the next five years. | This year Sindh and Balochistan are reported to be the worst affected, altho…
(2022-08-30). Iran's Raisi Says Nuclear Deal Not Possible Without Ending Uranium Traces Inquiry. news.antiwar.com Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Monday that in order to revive the nuclear deal, Iran must resolve its issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over "safeguard agreements," referring to the nuclear watchdog's inquiry into uranium traces at undeclared nuclear sites in Iran. "Without resolving safeguards issues, talking about an agreement would be meaningless," …
(2022-08-30). How France Underdevelops Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 2022 (IPS) — Most sub-Saharan African French colonies got formal independence in the 1960s. But their economies have progressed little, leaving most people in poverty, and generally worse off than in other post-colonial African economies. Decolonization? Pre-Second World War colonial monetary arrangements were consolidated into the Colonies…
(2022-08-30). "The Rank-and-File needs to be brought back!": As West Coast dockworkers approach two months without a contract, casual worker calls for unity. wsws.org The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has kept workers on the job without a deal, in maneuvers coordinated with the Pacific Maritime Association and the Biden Administration.
(2022-08-30). China's approach to cyberspace governance. ecns.cn With the digital age having a profound impact on human society, China has put forward "Chinese solutions" for the international cyber governance system, demonstrated by its efforts in maintaining cyber security, developing global internet infrastructure and building an internet governance system, etc.
(2022-08-30). CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou on What We Learned From FBI's Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter Kevin Gosztola was joined by CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou, who helped him go through the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search affidavit and break down what was learned. They discussed the construct of "national defense information" and storing classified information in a private residence. Both offered their responses to the heavy redactions …
(2022-08-30). How to Elect Progressives and Defeat Republicans in the Midterms. scheerpost.com 
By Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon Almost all the primaries are behind us now, and the current outlook is still grim for the midterm elections this fall. The semi-fascist Republican Party is very well-positioned to win control of the House and has a decent chance of also gaining a majority in the Senate. But demagoguery …
(2022-08-30). Biden is Trying to Bring Down Xi Jinping and Organize a "Color Revolution" in China. journal-neo.org 
This autumn will be a momentous time for China in the XX National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party the delegates will confirm China's strategy and development priorities, and elect the country's leader for the next five years. It is likely that Xi Jinping, the current head of the Party, will be reelected for …
(2022-08-30). BRICS Political and Geopolitical Challenges: A View from the South. infobrics.org The recent XIV virtual summit of the BRICS, hosted and chaired by China, has fostered a revitalisation of the group. It is occurring within the framework of a complex and uncertain transition and reconfiguration of the international system…
(2022-08-30). How Can Americans Tolerate U.S. Government's Crucifixion of Julian Assange? libya360.wordpress.com Eric Zuesse Julian Assange has long been in solitary-confinement imprisonment in Britain awaiting extradition to America on charges which could bring him 175 years in prison, but he has never been convicted of anything, and the U.S. Government has violated both the U.S. Constitution and U.S. laws by having thus imprisoned him for over a…
(2022-08-30). US in Latin America: Interference, Extortion and Blackmail in Times of Global Reconfiguration. libya360.wordpress.com Jorge Elbaum The disordered and brutal intentionality of the United States to control the political, economic, communicational, military and cultural orientations of Latin America is linked to the loss of its relevance in the region. Last Thursday, the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Marc Stanley, arrogated to himself the right to give his opinion on the…
(2022-08-30). Key project set to help attain carbon goals. ecns.cn The Qilu-Shengli Oilfield CCUS project, China's first megaton-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage project, became operational on Monday as part of the nation's overall drive to achieve its carbon neutrality goals, said its operator China Petrochemical Corp.
(2022-08-30). Task forces to speed up stimulus package. ecns.cn A worker cuts a steel part at the construction site of the T3B terminal project of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in Southwest China's Chongqing, July 11, 2022.
(2022-08-30). Chinese government pledges 100 million yuan emergency humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Pakistan. ecns.cn The Chinese government has decided to provide 100 million yuan (around $14.5 million) of emergency humanitarian assistance, including 25,000 tents and other disaster relief materials urgently needed by flood-hit Pakistan, said Zheng Yuandong, an official with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) on Sunday.
(2022-08-30). The fight against Canadian imperialism and for socialist internationalism. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Keith Jones, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada), to the Seventh National Congress of the SEP (US), held from July 31 to August 5, 2022.
(2022-08-30). New revolutionary epoch opens doors for building the ICFI in Brazil. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Tomas Castanheira, a leading member of the the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, to the Seventh National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from July 31 to August 5, 2022.
(2022-08-30). Security can be provided by regional countries: Sayyari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — The Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs said that security of the region can be provided by countries of the region including powerful countries such as Iran and India.
(2022-08-30). Nation a vital market for Europe's companies. ecns.cn China remains a key market for European companies as its economic resilience and large domestic market are vital for them to stay globally competitive, according to a survey released on Monday by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
(2022-08-30). Sunday 8/28: LEPAIO: Labor Education Project on the AFL-CIO International Operations. indybay.org ZOOM LINK | GOOD FOR SUNDAY, August 28, 2022 | Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/81133350622?pwd=dUUyUWppbWt6djVTaElISUhocXpSUT09 | Meeting ID: 811 3335 0622 | Passcode: ICSS2717rs | One tap mobile | +16694449171,,81133350622#,,,,*5892135124# US | +16699006833,,81133350622#,,,,*5892135124# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 444 9171 US | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) | +1 719 359 4580 US | +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) | +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) | +1 646 931 3860 US | +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) | +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) | +1 309 205 3325 US | +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)…
(2022-08-30). Iran begins uranium enrichment at Natanz site to 5%. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published a report saying Iran commenced enrichment of uranium to 5% in advanced IR-6 centrifuges at the site in Natanz.
(2022-08-30). Catholic Church: "Take the Money and Run" indybay.org An access to information request exposes Canada's secret deal that allows the Catholic Church to renege on its promise of $25 million for residential school survivors. When the deal to renege was exposed this week, the Catholic Church announced that it is quickly moving all of its financial assets to the Vatican Bank. The Catholic Church confessed to genocide in July. Demands continue for Nuremburg-style trials in the international court.
(2022-08-30). Two Iranian plays to participate Bangladesh festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) — Two Iranian plays have been invited to take part in International Mime Festival in Bangladesh.
(2022-08-30). Expanding the Occupation of Palestinians in thenewsauthor"> of Jesus. juancole.com Most people agree that imperialism has been a very bad thing for the world. American Indian leader Dennis Means addressed a capacity crowd at the Rackham Auditorium at the University of Michigan in 1981. When I asked him to compare the plight of American Indians with the Palestinians, Mr. Means said, "Palestinians are the Indians …
(2022-08-30). China's major services trade fair starts tickets booking. ecns.cn Visitors are able to purchase and reserve e-tickets for the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), which is scheduled to open on Wednesday in Beijing, on digital platforms from Aug.27, according to the official WeChat account.
(2022-08-30). Taliban must respond to world calls to form inclusive govt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN says the Taliban must respond to the repeated demands of the international community to form an inclusive government…
(2022-08-30). 3 Iranians selected best players of U20 Volleyball Champs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — Three sportsmen of Iran's national team have been chosen as the best players in the Men's U20 Volleyball Championship.
(2022-08-30). 'Unjustified' to vie at Tirana Intl. Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — Iranian short film 'Unjustified' directed by Mohammad-Reza Khavari will represent Iran in the short film competition section of the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) in Albania.
(2022-08-30). Security, welfare, prosperity of nations hinges on intl. coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari said that security, well-being and prosperity of nations strictly subject to the international cooperation and interactions.
(2022-08-30). Engine problems delay launch of NASA's Artemis I mission to the Moon. wsws.org The goal of the Artemis project is to develop a spacecraft capable of once again landing humans on the Moon.
(2022-08-30). VIDEO: Footage of Persian leopard in North Khorasan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) — The park rangers of North Khorasan in northeastern Iran managed to record images of a Persian leopard in the Salook National Park.
(2022-08-30). Candidate for UAW President Will Lehman: "For a united struggle of US, Mexican and Canadian workers!" wsws.org Our struggle against the corrupt, gangster-ridden unions or charros on either side of the border depends on organizing internationally and mustering our combined forces through the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and File Committees (IWA-RFC).
(2022-08-30). New Orleans protest demands hurricane relief for all immigrants, defends DACA. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – Dozens of protesters rallied at the statue of Benito Juarez on August 27 to demand hurricane relief funds for all immigrants, regardless of legal status. The rally also came in response to national call to action by the Legalization for All Network to defend DACA against legal attacks and to commemorate the Chicano Moratorium. | The rally was planned to coincide with the anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida, which both made landfall in Louisiana on August 29. Although it was largely the labor of immigrant workers that rebuilt New Orleans after both disasters, many immigrants face…
(2022-08-30). Gorbachev Dies at 91 in Moscow: Remembering the Greatest Modern Champion of World Peace. scheerpost.com 
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign the INF Treaty in the east room of the White House. White House Photographic Office, Public domain, via Editor's Note: In 1987, Robert Scheer, then a LA Times staff writer, had been in Moscow for a month when he received an early copy of Mikhail Gorbachev's "Perestroika: New Thinking for Our Country and the World." For the LA Times, he provided a detailed and insightful review regarding a pivotal moment in the history of American foreign policy. Today, following t…
(2022-08-30). Immigrant rights protest makes noise in support of DACA outside Minnesota Twins game. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Sunday, August 28, dozens of protesters gathered with signs, noisemakers and flyers across the street from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. The demonstration was organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) and is also part of a national call to action for DACA by the Legalization for All Network, coinciding with the 52nd anniversary of the historic Chicano Moratorium in Los Angeles, California. | Protesters gathered in support of DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, marking ten years since the program was implemented in 2012. | DACA is a temporary pro…
(2022-08-29). GABRIELA calls for immediate relief and support for Pakistani victims of monsoon disaster. iacenter.org MANILA, Philippines — GABRIELA Philippines, a grassroots-based alliance of Filipino women, is calling on local and international communities to help gather donations for our Pakistani sisters and brothers who were struck by monsoon disasters over the last few weeks. The effects of the forecasted weather conditions in the country were exacerbated by poor government planning and preparation as well as the abusive practices of corporations of illegal logging and mining. The ensuing flashfloods resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 individuals, the displacement of millions, and the loss of livelihoods, especiall…
(2022-08-29). Sept 8: National organizing call — Demand Amazon, Starbucks recognize unions now! iacenter.org Demand Amazon and Starbucks recognize unions now! Attend the virtual solidarity mobilization meeting for coordinated mass actions across the country Thursday, September 8 7pm et | 6pm ct | 5pm mt | 4pm pt Register for the call We have proposed these dates for coordinated mass actions across the country: Monday, Sept. 5, Labor Day (or around that date, depending on the city): Organize a presence at Labor Day marches or organize your own action; the Amazon Labor Union is holding an action with Starbucks Workers United in New York City, Sept. 5. Thursday, Sept. 29: Put on a pro-u…
(2022-08-29). Top Crypto Trader Sam Trabucco Resigns From Alameda: Could US Regulators Be Eying The Mixing Of Trading And FTX Brokerage? moguldom.com Sam Trabucco, once considered the most influential trader in crypto, is stepping down as co-CEO of Virgin Islands-based crypto trading brokerage Alameda Research, saying he has chosen "to prioritize other things." Considered one of the top firms of its kind in the world, Alameda Research is an affiliate and trading partner of FTX, one of the world's largest …
(2022-08-29). Lee Jae-myung is On his Way to Success, the Question is its Price. journal-neo.org 
On August 28, 2022, the Democratic Party of Korea will hold a National Assembley to elect a new leader. A heated debate is expected as key factions within the party seek to set the rules in their favor and intra-party infighting is not out of step with the Conservatives. It should be recalled that the …
(2022-08-29). Remembering When Civil Rights Leaders Al Sharpton And Roy Innis Threw Hands On TV Show. moguldom.com Roy Innis and the Reverend Al Sharpton were two of New York City's most prominent Black community activists in the 1980s. But they were on different ends of the spectrum. Innis was conservative, while Sharpton was a solid Democrat. Innis was the national chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality from 1968 until his death. …
(2022-08-29). On the 75th Anniversary of the Dissolution of British India. journal-neo.org 
On August 14 and 15, 2022, Pakistan and India celebrated 75 years of independence, which was the result of an Act of the British Parliament passed in the summer of 1947 and approved by King George VI a month before the above dates. This was a practical embodiment of the long-standing (as early as the …
(2022-08-29). In Bolivia, a massive rally says 'The coup plotters shall not pass'. workers.org 
Andrés Figueroa Cornejo wrote this article from Bolivia (under a Creative Commons license) about a massive popular preemptive action aimed at stopping a U.S.-backed military coup before it got rolling. The article was published in rebelion.org on Aug. 27. Translation: John Catalinotto. La Paz, Bolivia, Aug. 25: Mass rally counters . . . |