(2022-10-19). India strengthening anti-China alliance with US as Washington wages war on Russia. wsws.org India's far-right Narenda Modi-led government is doubling down on its military-strategic partnership with US imperialism even as Washington demonstrates that it is ready to risk triggering nuclear war to prevail over Moscow and China.
(2022-10-19). Saturday 10/15: Say No To US Wars in Ukraine and Around The World: Money For Housing, Healthcare & Climate. indybay.org Oakland Federal Building | 1301 Clay St. | Oakland…
(2022-10-19). Xi chairs 2nd meeting of 20th CPC National Congress presidium. ecns.cn Xi Jinping presides over the second meeting of the presidium of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2022.
(2022-10-19). Giant Titan Arums fruit at National Botanical Garden. ecns.cn A giant Titan Arum, also called "corpse flower", fruits at China's National Botanical Garden in Beijing, Oct. 19, 2022. This is the first time that the plant has produced fruit in China.
(2022-10-19). Press center for 20th CPC National Congress hosts press conference. ecns.cn Journalists attend a press conference via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2022. The press center for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) hosted the press conference.
(2022-10-19). Int'l journalists share views on congress. ecns.cn Journalists from around the world are closely following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China to better understand the country's achievements, past and future challenges as well as efforts in epidemic control and anti-corruption.
(2022-10-19). 'Chinese modernization' written into key CPC congress report. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation, has for the first time been written into a report to the national congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the world's largest Marxist governing party.
(2022-10-19). Panda pair land in new home in Qatar. ecns.cn Two giant pandas arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha, capital of Qatar on Wednesday morning, on a special flight from China. They are expected to remain in Qatar for 15 years.
(2022-10-19). Chinese firms geared up for massive Canton Fair. ecns.cn Organizers of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, have launched a supply and purchase matchmaking event for leading multinational enterprises in order to help Chinese export-oriented businesses better make deals with global buyers.
(2022-10-19). Sri Lankan petroleum workers strike against privatisation, defying essential services laws. wsws.org About 4,000 Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation workers joined the action, but the trade unions halted it at noon, bowing to the government's threats.
(2022-10-19). Smaller cities also drive national urbanization. ecns.cn A fresh demographic census report published by the State Council confirms that there are 105 big cities across the country.
(2022-10-19). Press center for 20th CPC National Congress hosts second group interview. ecns.cn The press center for the 20th CPC National Congress hosted its second group interview on Tuesday. During the interview, the spokespersons introduced the delegations' study and discussion on the report to the 20th CPC National Congress, and answered questions from journalists.
(2022-10-19). White Mesa Ute Protest and Spiritual Walk to Oppose White Mesa Uranium Mill. indybay.org White Mesa Ute in southeastern Utah will protest the White Mesa uranium mill during their spiritual walk on Oct. 22, 2022, to protect the White Mesa Ute. Struggling to protect their sacred places and homeland, White Mesa Ute oppose the mill endangering the community and oppose it becoming an international dumping ground for radioactive waste.
(2022-10-19). Thursday 12/1: NCLR's Champions for Justice Dinner + Party. indybay.org Marriott Marquis | 780 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2022-10-19). Wednesday 10/19: Threat of White Nationalism: The Struggle Between Democracy and Whiteness in America. indybay.org Online for free…
(2022-10-19). Airlines to increase international flights. ecns.cn Airlines have announced they will increase the number of scheduled international flights soon, drawing widespread attention.
(2022-10-19). Santa Cruz City Workers Commence First Strike in City's History. indybay.org Santa Cruz City workers represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 commenced the first strike in the history of the city today. Essential City workers are demanding concrete commitments to equity and an end to unfair labor practices. Picket lines have been established at various locations in the City of Santa Cruz, including city hall, municipal wharf, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and corporation yard. The ULP Strike will continue Tuesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21. The public is invited to join the picket line today at city hall until 5 PM.
(2022-10-19). Black stork captured in Qilian Mountain National Park. ecns.cn There are only about 2,000 black storks in the world and they are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species.
(2022-10-19). SEIU Strike to Impact City Services in Santa Cruz. indybay.org City of Santa Cruz workers represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 are scheduled to begin an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike starting Monday, October 17, at city hall. The ULP Strike will continue Tuesday, October 18 through Friday, October 21 at various locations, including city hall, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, and corporation yard. Union leaders will hold a press conference at Santa Cruz City Hall on Monday, October 17 at 9 AM, and the public is invited to join the picket line there from 7 AM to 5 PM. An information flyer distributed by union members has…
(2022-10-18). Russian Communist Party Statement on the Situation in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CC CPRF GENNADY ZYUGANOV October 17, 2022 The situation in the zone of hostilities in Ukraine has recently seen a dramatic change. The terrorist acts on the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline, on the Crimea bridge and daily shelling of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant show that the globalists would…
(2022-10-18). We're being pushed toward nuclear war on a fiction: notes from the Edge of The Narrative Matrix. mronline.org 
We're being driven toward nuclear war on the completely fictional claim that Putin is a Hitler-like megalomaniac who's just invading countries completely unprovoked, solely because he is evil and hates freedom, and won't stop invading and conquering until he's stopped by force.
(2022-10-18). World Armies Prepare for the Worst. libya360.wordpress.com Alexandre Lemoine Several armies are training to counter a nuclear and ballistic attack, knowing that the next great battle could take place at sea. Monday, October 17, several military exercises and maneuvers began in northern Europe, Lithuania, northwestern Iran, South Korea, as well as an active phase of exercises of the Collective Security Treaty Organization…
(2022-10-18). What was the Halloween Death Smog Disaster? dissidentvoice.org 
1. Why would anyone be opposed to water fluoridation? Doesn't fluoride occur in the water naturally anyway? The fluoride products used in water fluoridation (sodium fluoride or fluorosilicic acid) are classified as hazardous waste products of the fertilizer, aluminum, and nuclear industries. They are even more toxic than naturally-occurring fluoride, since they contain other components, …
(2022-10-18). Lawmakers Seek Emergency Powers for the Pentagon to Buy Arms for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Senators introduced an amendment to the Senate version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would give the Pentagon wartime procurement powers, allowing it to purchase more arms for Ukraine. According to Defense News, the amendment would allow the Pentagon to purchase arms using multi-year contracting authorities, which are typically reserved for procuring …
(2022-10-18). Interview with the Commander of the Russian Army in Ukraine, General Sergei Surovikin. libya360.wordpress.com Notes of interview with Commander of Joint Group of Troops (Forces) in special military operation area General of the Army S.Surovikin (18 October 2022) Good afternoon, Mr. Surovikin! You were appointed the Commander of the Joint Group of Troops in the area of the special military operation by a decree of the Minister of Defence…
(2022-10-18). EU Countries Increase Imports from Russia. orinocotribune.com 
When the special military operation in Ukraine began, the countries of the European Union agreed to sever their commercial relationships with Russia "to isolate it." Eight months later, this was not fulfilled. On the contrary, trade has expanded. | According to an analysis of national statistical data collected by for a total of 13 countries in the European Union (EU), imports of goods from Russia in June increased. | "Slovenia almost doubled its imports of Russian products compared to May. Spain (69%) and Sweden (48%) also increased their share of domestic imports. Fourth place went to Belgium, which inc…
(2022-10-18). War Advances According to the Rand Corporation Plan. libya360.wordpress.com Manlio Dinucci The United States, the European Union and other countries have so far ´ given ª to Ukraine around 100 billion euros in military supplies. It's money that comes out of our pockets directly or indirectly. This figure is increasing continuously. The European Union will train 15 thousand Ukrainian soldiers in two camps in…
(2022-10-18). BRICS to Play Key Role in Transition to Sustainable Energy – African Energy Chamber. infobrics.org Western sanctions against Russia are counterproductive in achieving a just transition to sustainable energy, while the financial resources of the BRICS countries can effectively be pooled together to accomplish such goals, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, told…
(2022-10-18). The Other Russia-West War: Why Some African Countries are Abandoning Paris, Joining Moscow. libya360.wordpress.com Ramzy Baroud The moment that Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ousted by his own former military colleague, Captain Ibrahim Traore, pro-coup crowds filled the streets. Some burned French flags, others carried Russian flags. This scene alone represents the current tussle underway throughout the African continent. A few years ago, the discussion regarding the geopolitical shifts in Africa was not…
(2022-10-18). The Importance of the 20th CPC National Congress to the World. libya360.wordpress.com Danny Haiphong The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) began on October 16 and gathered more than 2,200 party delegates to deliberate on the progress of the goals set forth in the 19th Congress and those to be achieved moving forward. With the opening of the 20th CPC National Congress, Western…
(2022-10-18). 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): Xi Jinping Outlines the Asian Dragon's Roadmap. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. In the framework of the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) the President of the People's Republic of China and Secretary of the CCP, Xi Jinping, delivered a historic speech in which he outlined what will be the future roadmap of the Asian dragon. First, he listed the achievements of…
(2022-10-18). Analysis: Nine key moments that changed China's mind about climate change. mronline.org 
a says on the international stage that it wants to tackle climate change, but it also says it must deliver "national energy security". The decade ahead will show whether it can meet this challenge. The whole world is relying on it doing so.
(2022-10-18). Xi's third term — part one: growth, investment and consumption. mronline.org 
China's Congress of the Communist Party takes place this week.
(2022-10-18). Rare North China Leopard spotted in north China's Shanxi. ecns.cn A wild North China leopard, a national first-class animal in China, has been recorded by an infrared camera installed at a state-owned forest farm in Wutai Mountain, Xinzhou city, north China's Shanxi Province.
(2022-10-18). Foreign companies continue place confidence in China. ecns.cn A growing number of multinational companies are establishing R&D centers in China, showing confidence in the "world factory, world market and world lab", China Youth Daily reported.
(2022-10-18). China supports sanctions on Haiti's gangs, wary of int'l troops deployment: envoy. ecns.cn China supports sanctions against Haitian gang members and their supporters but is wary over the deployment of an international armed force in the country, said a Chinese envoy on Monday.
(2022-10-17). Zhao Leji calls for pooling strength to implement strategic arrangements made at Party congress. ecns.cn Zhao Leji on Monday called for pooling strength to implement strategic arrangements laid out in a report of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to the 20th CPC National Congress.
(2022-10-18). Audience in space applaud for the 20th CPC National Congress report. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XIV crew currently stationed in China's space station watched the live broadcast of the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and applauded for the country's ambitious space outlook.
(2022-10-18). Leaders say report plays guiding role. ecns.cn Chinese leaders have hailed the report Xi Jinping delivered at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Sunday, saying it plays a guiding role in leading the nation to build a modern socialist country in all respects and to advance national rejuvenation.
(2022-10-18). Chinese people inspired by blueprint for national rejuvenation. ecns.cn People from across China have been reinvigorated by a sense of mission to build the country as the Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes its five-yearly national congress this week in Beijing.
(2022-10-18). Non-CPC parties send congratulations. ecns.cn The central committees of non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce have sent congratulatory letters to the Communist Party of China on its 20th National Congress which opened on Sunday, and wished the congress great success.
(2022-10-18). Int'l community, media eye 20th CPC national congress. ecns.cn The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened Sunday. Global media and the international community are keeping a keen eye on the congress, remarking that it would generate profound global impacts.
(2022-10-18). Delegates to 20th CPC National Congress visit exhibition themed 'Forging Ahead in the New Era'. ecns.cn A delegate to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) visits an exhibition themed "Forging Ahead in the New Era" at Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, on Oct. 17, 2022.
(2022-10-17). Milestone CPC congress spells out China's unwavering development goals. ecns.cn The much-anticipated 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced in Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Sunday, amid considerable domestic and international attention.
(2022-10-17). Han Zheng stresses firmly advancing great rejuvenation of Chinese nation on all fronts. ecns.cn Han Zheng on Monday expressed full support for the report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), delivered Sunday by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee.
(2022-10-17). China's new journey a boon to world development. ecns.cn A report delivered on Sunday by Xi Jinping at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) struck Sean Slattery as "very forward-looking."
(2022-10-18). Xi calls on Chinese to pull together with one mind to realize national rejuvenation. ecns.cn Xi Jinping joins a group discussion with delegates from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region who are attending the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, Oct. 17, 2022.
(2022-10-18). Xi Jinping attends group discussion with delegates from Guangxi to 20th CPC National Congress. ecns.cn Comrade Xi Jinping on October 17 joined a group discussion with delegates from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region who are attending the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
(2022-10-18). China's commitment to the world in key CPC blueprint bolsters global confidence. ecns.cn A key report that charts the course for Chinese modernization drive highlighted on Sunday by the Communist Party of China (CPC) at its 20th national congress has drawn world attention.
(2022-10-17). China's economy to gain new momentum from CPC congress. ecns.cn China's economic development is expected to gain new strong impetus from the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
(2022-10-18). They Say: 20th CPC National Congress has significance for China and the world. ecns.cn
(2022-10-18). Droughts in parts of country predicted. ecns.cn Eastern and southern parts of China are forecast to suffer consistent serious droughts, according to the National Meteorological Center, after several areas have already been through two months of drought this year.
(2022-10-18). Prospects for development lauded in HK, Macao. ecns.cn Xi Jinping's report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China sets out clear directions and brings fresh opportunities for the future development of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions.
(2022-10-18). More international flights resume in China. ecns.cn An increasing number of airlines are resuming international flights to this October on routes including China to Asia, Europe and America.
(2022-10-18). Charting the Rise of Anti-French Sentiment Across Northern Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Vijay Prashad (2014) A French military helicopter flies over the Nigerian town Madama, which served as a forward operating base for the French, Niger and Chad armies. Photo: Thomas Goisque/Wikimedia Anti-French sentiment has increasingly been on the rise across the Sahel and North Africa due to its role in destabilizing the region with military interventions…
(2022-10-18). Uruguay National Football Team Will Not Hold World Cup Training in Apartheid Israel. bdsmovement.net 
(2022-10-18). Haitians Intensify Protests against Foreign Military Intervention, While US Seeks Authorization for "International Mission" libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Since August 22, hundreds of thousands of Haitians have been demonstrating against chronic gang violence, poverty, food insecurity, inflation and fuel shortages, and demanding de-facto President Ariel Henry's resignation. (Photo: Radyo Rezistans/Facebook) Citizens flooded the streets across Haiti in rejection of President Ariel Henry's request for international military assistance, demanding that foreign powers…
(2022-10-18). Palestinian Factions Sign 'Algeria Declaration' to End Division. orinocotribune.com The Algerian initiative was put forward as a result of the continuous aggression of Israeli forces against the Palestinians | The Palestinian factions signed the "Algerian Paper for Palestinian Reconciliation" on 13 October to strengthen the relationship among several Palestinian national parties in order to resist the confronting forces of the Israeli army. | The Algerian initiative was put forward as a result of the continuous aggression of Israeli forces against the Palestinians, specifically near Islamic and Christian sanctuaries in Jerusalem within the al-Aqsa area. | The document encourages unifying the Pal…
(2022-10-18). EOPA California welcomes BOEM's news that Morro Bay offshore wind leasing can move forwar. indybay.org On October 5, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the completion of its environmental review of potential impacts from offshore wind energy leasing activities in the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area (WEA), located 20 miles offshore central California. EOPA CA wants the federal offshore wind goal to be increased…
(2022-10-18). Statements from Alabama prisoners as strike enters third week. mronline.org 
Prisoners issue statements, as Alabama prison strike enters third week and the state continues to try and break the struggle.
(2022-10-18). Brazilian Elections: Some Conclusions and Implications of the First Round. infobrics.org The first round of the Brazilian national election happened on October 4th. While the country witnesses a violent campaign for the presidential second round, we can already draw a few conclusions based on the first-round results…
(2022-10-18). Jackson, Mississippi Goes All Out To Keep Coach Deion Sanders, Votes To Build New Stadium. moguldom.com Deion Sanders has proven to be a winner on and off the field. After an impressive career in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and a brief stint as a sports broadcast host, Sanders took his talent to Mississippi's capital city to lead the resident HBCU's struggling football program. The Jackson State University Tigers …
(2022-10-18). Build the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees! wsws.org A mass network of interconnected rank-and-file committees can and must serve as the foundation for the fight for the abolition of capitalism and the establishment of a workers' government based on a socialist program.
(2022-10-18). Exhibition in Doha opportunity to expand exports to Qatar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran International Exhibitions Company said on Tuesday that Iran's Exclusive Exhibition in Doha is a good opportunity to expand exports to Qatar.
(2022-10-18). Child labor commemoration ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) — A ceremony was held at Tehran Milad Tower hall to mark National Children's Week as well as the national Unity Week which marks the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet with the participation of nearly 1,000 children.
(2022-10-18). Coordinating the development of digital jobs and careers. ecns.cn A new version of the national occupation classification dictionary released to the public after revisions has added 97″digital" occupations, accounting for 6 percent of the total number of occupations.
(2022-10-18). With Help from Iran, PDVSA Restarts El Palito Refinery. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, October 16, the Iranian oil minister, Javad Owji, reported on the start-up of the El Palito refinery in Venezuela, after completing its total restoration. | The Iranian official explained, according to Al Mayadeen, that the refinery located in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, now has the capacity to process some 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. | The restoration contract agreed to between the two countries, for an amount of $114 million dollars, signed between the company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the National Petroleum Engineering and Construction Company of Iran, has been completed.
(2022-10-18). Railroad workers say nationalization of rails is what democracy looks like. peoplesworld.org 
LAS VEGAS—For the first time in slightly more than 100 years Railroad Workers United, is demanding public ownership of railroad infrastructure in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Then, railroads "would be operated in the public interest," it says. Unlike the major media in the U.S. which tries to divorce the threat to democracy from the …
(2022-10-17). BAP Opposes Biden Administration's Security Council Resolution On Haiti. popularresistance.org The Black Alliance for Peace emphatically opposes the Biden administration's draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council to call for the immediate deployment of a "multinational rapid action force" to Haiti. We have specifically asked two permanent members of the Security Council – the representatives of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation – to veto this resolution. | Western nations, led by the United States, and supported by Canada, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean Community, among others, are at the forefront of the push for another foreign military intervention in Ha…
(2022-10-17). US selling its gas to European countries at high price. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) — Russian representative in Vienna-based International Organizations says the US supplies liquefied natural gas to Europe at a price 4 times higher than on the US home market.
(2022-10-17). First Int'l standard for automated driving test scenarios makes debut. ecns.cn The first International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the terms and definitions of test scenarios for automated driving systems has been issued, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday.
(2022-10-17). Ruling parties in DPRK, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba congratulate CPC on landmark national congress. ecns.cn Calling the week-long congress a landmark event, the four parties spoke highly of China's achievements over the past decade under the leadership of the CPC, and expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation with the CPC in the future.
(2022-10-17). '24 hours of hell': Israeli settler gangs terrorize Palestinian town under army protection. mronline.org 
Huwwara has been under near constant attack since Thursday afternoon, when groups of armed settlers began attacking several points in the town as they were escorted and enabled by the Israeli army.
(2022-10-17). System change, class war, and the WW2 economic conversion experience. mronline.org 
The climate crisis has driven our planet into uncharted territory. We are close to breaching critical environmental thresholds, setting in motion destabilizing changes to our global climate system that could well make the earth unlivable for humans and countless other species.
(2022-10-17). University of Washington students rally for reproductive rights. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Sixty people gathered on the University of Washington campus, October 16, to rally for reproductive rights. Called by Progressive Students Union (PSU), this protest was in response to the national call to action by Students for a Democratic Society. | "While it's important to get educated on these issues, it is also important to take action!" declared Anjali Sinha of Progressive Student Union. Local labor organizers, activists and students at the University of Washington echoed this call and gave ways to get involved. | "Police budgets increasing while our rights are rolled back is a disturbing tren…
(2022-10-17). Havana is once again the capital of health: Cuba Salud 2022 began. en.cubadebate.cu After the well-deserved tribute to health and science professionals, whose efforts and commitment to life allowed Cuba to successfully overcome the covid-19 pandemic; the master conference "The government management system based on science and innovation and its implications for health", given by Dr. C. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic, inaugurated this afternoon the largest event organized by Cuban public health: the Cuba-Health International Convention 2022.
(2022-10-17). Peace in a Cup of Tea (Part 2): The Exploitation of the Tribal Tea Plantation Workers in Assam. transcend.org While Enjoying a Cup of Tea, Reflect on Assam's Tea Gardens, Which Are Rooted in the Abuse and Torture of Labourers Since 1834…
(2022-10-17). Unión Eléctrica: Afectación de 1 050 MW en horario diurno y 1 329 MW en pico este lunes. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico de este lunes una disponibilidad de 1 941 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit de 1 259 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 329 MW en este horario, de ellos 60 MW por los daños ocasionados por el huracán Ian.