(2022-10-20). Press center for 20th CPC National Congress hosts fourth group interview. ecns.cn The spokespersons for delegations from Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet, Shaanxi and Gansu to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) meet the press during a group interview in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 19, 2022.
(2022-10-20). (Multinational enterprises in China) Microsoft confident about China's digital economy: Microsoft GCR leader. ecns.cn Microsoft is confident in the prospect of China's accelerating digital economy, Hou Yang, chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China Region (GCR), said in an interview with Chinanews.com.
(2022-10-20). Investors eye A shares as mood brightens. ecns.cn As uncertainties that have been shrouding the A-share market over the past few months start to subside, domestic and international financial institutions are preparing to increase their positions in China-related assets, which are currently undervalued, said experts.
(2022-10-20). China's modernization path offers inspiration for global peace and development. ecns.cn The report delivered by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, to the 20th CPC National Congress on Sunday unveiled a blueprint for advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization.
(2022-10-20). Global parties, politicians congratulate congress. ecns.cn Parties and politicians of various countries have sent their congratulations on the opening of the 20th Communist Party of China National Congress, as they view the congress an important milestone of the CPC's history and providing solid guarantee for China's future development.
(2022-10-20). (CPC Congress) Delegates to 20th CPC National Congress continue holding group meetings. ecns.cn Delegates to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) continued holding group meetings on Wednesday.
(2022-10-20). Endangered corpse flowers bear seeds at China National Botanical Garden. ecns.cn Two corpse flowers have borne seeds at the China National Botanical Garden in Beijing, marking the first seed-bearing of the endangered species in the country.
(2022-10-20). Press conference on China's diplomacy held in Beijing. ecns.cn Shen Beili, vice minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, and Ma Zhaoxu, vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the press conference.
(2022-10-20). China's initiatives on development, security conducive to world peace, prosperity. ecns.cn With the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opening on Sunday, the world is paying close attention to the programs of action and overarching policies that will be formulated during the landmark event.
(2022-10-20). China's diplomacy aimed at global peace, prosperity. ecns.cn The goal and purpose of China's diplomacy is to maintain world peace, promote common development and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
(2022-10-20). Lawyer Jennifer Robinson gives powerful defence of Assange at Australia's National Press Club. wsws.org The address was subjected to a virtual boycott by Australia's official media, demonstrating its alignment with the state and with imperialist war.
(2022-10-20). Australian university union promotes Labor Party at Sydney strike rally. wsws.org A state Labor leader was invited to address the National Tertiary Education Union rally, posturing as a parliamentary representative of "working people," but a striking worker was blocked from speaking to call for unified struggle of workers.
(2022-10-20). WHO says COVID-19 still an international health emergency. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that COVID-19 is still a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level.
(2022-10-20). HK to align its policies with national strategies. ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced in his debut policy speech on Wednesday that he will lead a high-powered task force to bring the special administrative region further into the orbit of the national economy.
(2022-10-20). Saturday 11/5: Inherent Tribal Sovereignty in Practice: Government-to-Government Relationships in California. indybay.org Hybrid Event: Zoom or Horticulture 2 Meeting Hall (HORT 2) at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Arboretum Rd, Santa Cruz | Registration Links: linktr.ee/aircucsc…
(2022-10-20). 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…
(2022-10-20). 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.
(2022-10-20). The lessons of the failed Amazon Labor Union campaign in Albany, New York. wsws.org The rejection of the Amazon Labor Union by a 2-to-1 margin contains important lessons about the strategy required to successfully mobilize rank-and-file workers against the transnational corporate giants.
(2022-10-20). Thursday 12/1: NCLR's Champions for Justice Dinner + Party. indybay.org Marriott Marquis | 780 Mission Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2022-10-20). Wednesday 10/19: Threat of White Nationalism: The Struggle Between Democracy and Whiteness in America. indybay.org Online for free…
(2022-10-19). IAEA chief explains status of talks to remove Iran sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday responded to a question about the negotiations on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.
(2022-10-19). Russian Defence Ministry Report on the Progress of the Special Military Operation in Ukraine (19 October 2022). libya360.wordpress.com The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. üí• In the past 24 hours, the Russian Armed Forces have continued launching attacks by high-precision long-range air- and sea-based armament at the military control and energy systems of Ukraine. All the assigned targets have been neutralised. üí• The Russian troops delivered a fire strike…
(2022-10-19). Ukrainian Nationalists Have Long History of Anti-Semitism which the Soviet Union Tried to Combat. covertactionmagazine.com While Ivy League professors equate the Soviet Union with Nazi Germany, the Soviets fought the Nazis and ended violent anti-Jewish pogroms—which now threaten to return. The July 21, 2022, issue of London Review of Books published an essay by Abigail Green reviewing Jeffrey Veidlinger's books In the Midst of Civilised Europe: The Pogroms of 1918-21 …
(2022-10-19). Europe Under Control of the U.S. Mafia. libya360.wordpress.com Margaret Kimberley Who benefits from the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines which connect Germany to natural gas in Russia? The U.S. has the means, motive, and opportunity and was publicly opposed to the project for many years. Yet the crime victims are strangely silent about identifying the probable perpetrator. "And ultimately this is also a…
(2022-10-19). Response to Western Gas Terrorism. journal-neo.org 
At the recent Russian Energy Week (REW) forum, Russian leader Vladimir Putin made it clear that there is no doubt today that the Nord Stream incident is an act of international terrorism in its newest form. The aim of the attack was to undermine the energy security of the entire continent, cynically blocking the access …
(2022-10-19). Are Socialists Going to Let Neoliberals Define Fascism? dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation The linear political spectrum is bankrupt! How does it explain why socialist China is making alliances with capitalist Russia and even with fundamentalist Saudi Arabia? Why is it that so-called socialist Social Democrats support imperialist United States rather than socialist China? Why is it that right-wing fundamentalist states like India and Brazil are supporting …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). KKK Prison Guard Gang Tried to Kill Inmate, 2 Prisoners Saved His Life—Now They Fight for Freedom. thealtworld.com Indiana political prisoners Christopher "Naeem" Trotter and John "Balagoon" Cole fought back against a gang of KKK-aligned guards, the "Sons of Light," in a 1985 prison rebellion, and tried to save someone's life. They were then sentenced to 142 and 84 years in prison. | Too Black, communications representative for the Defense Committee to Free Pendleton 2, poet, organizer & host of the Black Myths Podcast, explains what happened and how to get Naeem and Balagoon free after 37 years of wrongful incarceration, including signing on to this petition.
(2022-10-19). From Churchill to NATO: How the West built and empowered Italian fascism. mronline.org 
This year is the centenary of the March on Rome, the coup that brought Mussolini's fascist party to power in Italy in 1922.
(2022-10-19). Cashing in on carbon capture: How Big Oil will spend our money. mronline.org 
Big Oil stands to pocket billions in taxpayer dollars by way of carbon capture, their latest climate scam. Here's how they'll do it.
(2022-10-19). Senate Looks To Give Taiwan $10 Billion in Military Aid. scheerpost.com 
(2022-10-19). Stop worshiping central banks. mronline.org 
Preoccupied with enhancing their own 'credibility' and reputations, central banks (CBs) are again driving the world economy into recession, financial turmoil and debt crises.
(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). RAND: How the US Planned the War and Energy Crisis. libya360.wordpress.com Philippe Rosenthal The Rand Corporation think tank, which has 1,8 employees and a budget of $ 3 million, has the official objective ´ of improving policies and decision-making through research and analysis ª. It is mainly linked to the American Department of Defense [ Pentagon ] and is famous for having been influential in the…
(2022-10-19). Haiti Invasion a Testing Ground for U.S. Imperialism's Conduct in the Age of Climate Collapse. libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea The "intervention" in Haiti that the U.S. is using false "humanitarian" pretexts to gain international support for is a fulfillment of the prediction which a 2019 Pentagon report made: that as climate disruption intensifies, Washington will carry out military operations in the places which are most impacted. The report, titled Implications of Climate Change for…
(2022-10-19). Bolsonaro Pedophilia Crisis Engulfs Re-Election Bid and Allies. libya360.wordpress.com Brasilwire Five days into the worst crisis to hit Bolsonaro's re-election campaign, what emerged on social networks at the weekend is now a full blown media scandal and imminent, serious, criminal investigation. On Monday Bolsonaro called it "worst 24 hours of his life". Signs are that it will last a lot longer than that. It's the…
(2022-10-19). Environmental Racism is Poisoning the Waters in the US. libya360.wordpress.com Natalia Marques In several cities across the United States, residents struggle with system-wide neglect of water systems and the failure of the government to provide access to what is arguably the most essential resource. Thousands of people in US cities have been left without access to clean water. Communities say institutional racism is to blame…
(2022-10-19). Ophelia to go on screen at Yerevan Shakespeare Theater Fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — Iranian play 'Ophelia' by Masoud Tayebi will be staged at the 16th Yerevan Shakespeare International Theater Festival in Armenia.
(2022-10-19). Cuban Adjustment Act of US Still Privileges Cuban Migrants, Hurts Cuba. scheerpost.com 
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(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). Texas Woman's Near-Death Experience Is What GOP 'Hopes to See Nationwide'. commondreams.org "It's this simple: If anti-choice Republicans win control of Congress, they will pass a national ban on abortion," said one advocate.
(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). 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). 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). Iran becomes world's 21st largest economy in world: IMF. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report introduced Iran as the 21st largest economic power in the world, announcing that 171 countries in the world have a smaller economy than Iran in 2022.
(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.
(2022-10-18). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2022-10-18). 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). 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). 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). 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). And Now for Something Completely Different. thealtworld.com Decline and fall of Western Civilization part one | My wife and I completed a cruise recently that started in Venice, visited islands and historic sites in the Eastern Mediterranean, and concluded in Rome after stops in Valletta, Palermo and Naples. There were inevitably good things and bad things in terms of how the shore excursions were programmed, more bad than good unfortunately, and the costs of the extras provided by the carrier seem to have skyrocketed in the developing post COVID era, apparently making up for the losses sustained in dry dock over the past three years. | Most of the passengers on our ship…
(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.