(2024-09-13). "How We Do Freedom": V (Eve Ensler) on Fighting Fascism Through Community. democracynow.org 
We speak with V, the playwright formerly known as Eve Ensler, about "How We Do Freedom: Rising Against Fascism," a daylong educational event to be held at New York City's Judson Memorial Church on Saturday. V is the founder of the global activist movements V-Day and One Billion Rising that is organizing the event. "The rise of fascism, from India to Italy, from Afghanistan to U.S., [is] the most pressing concern everywhere," says V, who ties the crisis to growing loneliness and isolation. "One of the antidotes to fascism we know is community, is solidarity, is coming together,…
(2024-09-13). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-13). Bangladesh interim govt chief urges religious harmony. rt.com 
Reports of violence against Hindus in the Muslim-majority country have led to tension with India | Nobody should do anything that "harms religious harmony" in Bangladesh, interim leader Mohammed Yunus told the nation on Thursday. He issued the warning amid reports of deadly violence against Hindus and other minorities in the country following the "No one should take the law into their own hands. If anyone creates disorder in society by doing so, we will definitely bring them under p…
(2024-09-13). Egypt's Agriculture Minister notes the country's aspirations to increase bilateral ties with India. tvbrics.com 
He noted the importance of expanding trade and investment, especially in the field of agricultural exports…
(2024-09-13). Form, history, facts: India vs Pakistan — Asian Champions Trophy hockey. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's lowdown on the sport, the tournament and the upcoming match between the South Asian hockey powerhouses.
(2024-09-13). India's top court grants bail to opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal. aljazeera.com Supreme Court says while Delhi chief minister's arrest was lawful he should be freed while contesting the charges.
(2024-09-13). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-09-13). Bangladesh navigates a turbulent transition, awaits a new equilibrium after ouster of Awami League rule. links.org.au 
Progressive and left voices in Bangladesh give their views on the recent mass upsurge and assessment and expectations of the interim administration in place.
(2024-09-13). Trump ally Laura Loomer in racism row after 'curry' jab at Kamala Harris' Indian heritage. scmp.com The conspiracy theorist was called out for her comments by both the White House and Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene.
(2024-09-13). Smiling Jaishankar Does Namaste In Gratitude After Being Called 'Star In The World' In Switzerland. hindustantimes.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was left speechless and smiling after he was called "star in the world" during an interactive session in Geneva, Switzerland on September 12. The moderator praised the Indian Foreign Minister for his answers to complex questions and the role Jaishankar has played in India's foreign policy. Watch this video for more information.
(2012-09-24). India's August retail inflation stays below 4% for second consecutive month. tribune.com.pk 
India's August retail inflation remained below the central bank's target of 4% for the second consecutive month, but vegetable prices continued to soar, dampening hopes of a dovish stance in the next monetary policy meeting. | Annual retail inflation was at 3.65% in August, higher than the revised 3.60% in July and economists' forecast of 3.5%. | India's key inflation gauge slipped below the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target in July after a gap of nearly five years, largely due to the high-base effect. | Prices of food, which account for nearly half of the retail inflation, rose 5.66% in August, compared to a…
(2024-09-13). Indian apparel tycoon Harish Ahuja buys luxury home in London's Notting Hill for US$27 million. scmp.com A separate section of the eight-storey residential convent is likely to be converted into flats.
(2024-09-13). India Now Moves from Deliberations to Deliverables on Crimes Against Women. fairobserver.com In 2023, India reformed its colonial-era criminal legislation. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS, 2023) was introduced in place of the Indian Penal Code (IPC, 1860) of 1860. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS, 2023) sets the procedure for administering substantive criminal law, substituting the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973. The BNS has become the official…
(2024-09-13). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-09-13). Plunders of war: Looters strip Sudan's museums off priceless antiquities. geo.tv 
Ancient sculptures are displayed at Sudan national museum in Khartoum on June 25, 2008. — AFP
(2024-09-13). BJP Cautions Against Premature Celebration as Kejriwal Gets Bail. devdiscourse.com Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shazia Ilmi has cautioned the Aam Admi Party (AAP) against premature celebrations following the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise policy-related case. Ilmi stressed that Kejriwal has not been acquitted of corruption charges, with a trial imminent.
(2024-09-13). NATO In Panic After Putin's On-Camera Threat Of Direct War? UK PM's 1st Reaction After Missile Move. hindustantimes.com NATO appears to be on edge following a recent on-camera threat from Vladimir Putin, which has sparked significant concern within the alliance. The first to respond from the NATO camp was UK PM Keir Starmer. He reacted after Putin issued a warning about the potential for direct conflict. Putin expressed anger over the West's reported decision to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons for long-range strikes deep in Russian territory. In response to months of demands from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Western nations have lifted restrictions on the use of long-range missiles, as per a report in The Guardian.
(2024-09-13). Amid Putin's Surprise Attack, West Agrees To Ukraine's Big Long-Range Strike Demand; NATO War Next. hindustantimes.com The UK has reportedly allowed Ukraine to use 'Storm Shadow' missiles on Russian territory. The British govt is now expected to announce the move publicly. Reacting to the alleged move, Russian senator Aleksey Pushkov wrote a post on Telegram. Meanwhile, the US has also given a hint about allowing Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS on Russia. Watch all the details here.
(2024-09-13). Putin Set To Change Nuclear Weapons Use Policy? Bombshell Demand From Ex-Aide: 'It's High Time We…'. hindustantimes.com Former Kremlin Adviser warns West amid raging war between Russia and Ukraine. Sergey Karagnov, on Aug 11, stated that Russia could go nuclear against its enemies. He also called for urgently revising Russia's nuclear doctrine for quick response. Watch for more.
(2024-09-13). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-09-13). Trump Vs Kamala Debate Winner Out? Latest Poll Gives 5-Point Lead To… | US Elections 2024 | US News. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her lead over Donald Trump, reports Reuters. A poll by Reuters said Harris leads her Republican challenger Trump 47% to 42%. The poll comes after Tuesday's presidential debate between both the leaders. Watch for more.
(2024-09-13). Tamil Nadu and RGBSI Ink MoU for Rs 100 Crore Electronics Unit in Hosur. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu and RGBSI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art electronics and telematics manufacturing unit in Hosur, involving an investment of Rs 100 crore. The MoU ceremony took place in Chicago, USA, witnessed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
(2024-09-13). Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 2). levernews.com 
(2024-09-13). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(2024-09-13). Himachal Leaders Unite to Call for Peace Amid Mosque Protest. devdiscourse.com In the wake of ongoing protests against the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh chaired an all-party meeting to assess the state's situation. Post-meeting, he emphasized the unified stance of all parties on maintaining peace in the region.
(2024-09-13). CM Dhami Celebrates Hindi Diwas, Urges Pride in Language and Youth Empowerment. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on Hindi Diwas, underscoring Hindi's vital role in embodying the nation's culture, emotions, aspirations, and ideals. He highlighted that a country's language is a fundamental link to its cultural and traditional roots.
(2024-09-13). FO ∞ Live: Can South Korea Be Useful to the Quad? fairobserver.com In this episode of FO ∞ Live, FO ∞ Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with Jaewoo Choo, a professor of Chinese foreign policy in the Department of Chinese Studies at Kyung Hee University, South Korea, and Haruko Satoh, a professor at the Osaka School of International Public Policy, Japan. The matter at hand is South Korea's potential membership…
(2024-09-13). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2024-09-13). Court Denies Narcoanalysis for Accused in RG Kar Hospital Case Amid Growing Protests in Bengal. devdiscourse.com The Sealdah court on Friday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to subject Sanjay Roy to a narcoanalysis test in the ongoing RG Kar Hospital case. Presented for a closed-door hearing, Roy's consent was sought but he refused, making the CBI's request unconstitutional.
(2024-09-13). Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli predicted lineups – Saudi Pro League 2024-25. albawaba.com Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr welcome Al-Ahli to Al-Awwal Park in Gameweek 3 of the Saudi Pro League on Friday.Match date: Friday, 13 September | Kick-off time: 18: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Al-Awwal ParkAl-Nassr vs Al-Ahli predicted lineups: Al-Nassr FC possible XlBento; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Aymeric Laporte, Mohamed Simakan, Salem Al-Najdi; Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Al-Khaibari; Otavio, Anderson Talisca, Sadio Mane; Cristiano RonaldoAl-Ahli SFC possible XlEdouard Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Merih Demiral, Roger Ibanez, Bassam Al-Hurayji; Franck Kessie, Ziyad Al-Johani, Gabri Veiga; Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Abdulkarim…
(2024-09-13). WHO announces largest medical evacuation from Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school draws global condemnation. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Israeli aid restrictions had 'direct impact' on Gaza hunger. newarab.com 
Israel's restrictions on
(2024-09-13). The Christian Palestinian family fighting Israel's land seizures. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Disease has long been used by colonisers to commit genocide. newarab.com 
As reports of It's worth discussing at this point how deeply enmeshed the spr…
(2024-09-13). Jill Stein slams Democrat's AOC over 'Gaza genocide denial'. newarab.com 
Prominent
(2024-09-13). Israel's assault on West Bank is about settlement expansion. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Israel's West Bank raids: Where is the Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
Israel's The The Palestinia…
(2024-09-13). Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in sweeping West Bank assault. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). US activist shot by Israel after West Bank protest ended: report. newarab.com 
The Aysenur Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli troops after she had taken cove…
(2024-09-13). West Bank's Palestinians suffer under an Israeli siege. newarab.com 
For Mahdi Ghareeb, visiting family in The 28-year-old man had spent weeks in his home country, trying to make up for the 11 years he had been away in New Zealand, establishing a home and a living as far away from the But as he set off to start the long journey back, he was given a bitter taste of life under Israeli occupation. He's been trapped for day…
(2024-09-13). No more cash for Netanyahu's war machine in Gaza: Bernie Sanders. newarab.com 
Senator The progressive lawmaker, who is of Jewish descent, highlighted in his call on Washington the latest killings in the so-called safe zones in Gaza, as well as the shooting of a US activist in the West Bank by Israeli forc…
(2024-09-13). EU's Borrell urges Hezbollah-Israel de-escalation during visit. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Body of US activist shot in head by Israel arrives in Turkey>. newarab.com 
The body of Turkey said they are seeking international arrest warrants against those responsible, while the family has demanded the US do the same and show sensitivity. | Eygi was shot by Israeli forces while near a protest…
(2024-09-13). Richard Silverstein: Israel, 'The Far Right Extremist State That I Can No Longer Identify With'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-13). Ben-Gvir leads raid on town with Palestinian citizens of Israel. newarab.com 
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Ultranational…
(2024-09-13). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill dozens, states condemn school bombing. newarab.com 
Israel intensified its raids on the Global condemnations of Israel's The strike on Wednesday killed 18 people at a school-turned-shelter for displaced Palestinians, including six UN employees. The…
(2024-09-13). Iran denies report of troops captured by Israeli forces in Syria. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Israel cop who challenged Al-Aqsa status quo new Jerusalem chief. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Israel revokes press credentials of Al Jazeera journalists. newarab.com 
"This is a media outlet that disseminates false content, which includes incitement against Israelis and Jews, and constitutes a threat to (Israeli) soldiers," the Israeli government press office said in a statement. | An Israeli official told A…
(2024-09-13). Israel's army is 'deliberately killing' Palestinian children. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Person shot during scuffle at pro-Israel rally in Boston. newarab.com 
A pro-Israel rally in a Boston suburb turned violent Thursday evening when a passerby was shot during a scuffle after confronting a group of demonstrators, authorities said. | Police were called at 6: 40 p.m. to the scene of what they described as a small rally in Newton. Words were exchanged before a passerby rapidly crossed the street and tackled one of the demonstrators, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said. | "A scuffle ensued. During that scuffle, the individual who had come across the street was shot by a member of the demonstrating group," Ryan said during a news conference late Thursday.
(2024-09-13). UN slams Israeli claims that fighters were in bombed Gaza school. newarab.com 
The UN slammed "If it was being used with malicious intent, we would have known. There is no eviden…
(2024-09-13). US approves $165 million in arms to Israel for 2027 delivery. newarab.com 
The United States has approved $165 million in weapons sales to Israel to fund heavy-duty tank trailers, the State Department announced on Thursday. | The systems include spare and repair parts, tool kits and technical and logistics support. They are not expected to be delivered until 2027. | Earlier this year, the US announced a mammoth $20 billion weapons support package for Israel to include F-15 fighter jets. Like the tank trailers, those systems will not be delivered for several years and will not affect current Israeli military operations amid its 11-month-old war on Gaza. | The Biden administration has…
(2024-09-13). Car blast kills four in Israel city: medics, police. newarab.com 
Four people were Liad Aviel, spokesman for the Asaf Harofe Medical Center in central Israel, said it "mourns the deaths of four individuals injured in the Ramla incident", adding that six other casualties were receiving treatment there. | The Israeli police said it…
(2024-09-13). Egypt accused of stalling new Israeli ambassador's appointment. newarab.com 
Several Israeli news outlets accused Egypt of Since Israel's former ambassador to Egypt
(2024-09-13). Father of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi wants US probe into Israel killing. newarab.com 
The father of the
(2024-09-13). Israeli forces raided Iranian missile faculty in Syria – report. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Israel's Ben-Gvir, Smotrich trade barbs in heated cabinet meet. newarab.com 
Far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir had demanded that a special budget be given for his plan to build 5,000 new prison spaces – a request that was refused by Finance Minister Smotrich, according to the report. | Smotrich reportedly told Ben-Gvir to use funds and staff already allocated to his ministry, prompting an angry retort from the Jew…
(2024-09-13). WFP calls for Gaza truce after staff attacked by Israel. newarab.com An The previously undisclosed incident occur…
(2024-09-13). Adam Hmada's The Sultans of Queens redefines Arab-American life. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Historic Cairo celebrates success of restored iconic landmarks. newarab.com 
On a bright morning in Cairo, a young boy named Mohamed stands proudly beside the grand southern gateway of Historic Cairo. | His eyes sparkle with excitement as he watches the crowd of dignitaries, tourists, and officials, all eager to see the revival of this historic neighbourhood. Amid the renewed energy and activity, Mohamed feels a vibrant excitement for the historic legacy being celebrated and restored. | "I'm thrilled that tourists and important figures are finally visiting our area," Mohamed says, his voice filled with wonder and growing pride. As a young guardian of history, he beams with enthusiasm f…
(2024-09-13). Tunisian film AàØcha rethinks family dynamics in the Arab world. newarab.com 
With his debut family thrillerHis talent lies in blending psychological and socio-political depth with intriguing plot twists and the dynamics of genre cinema, thus creating films that not only keep viewers hooked but also offe…
(2024-09-13). IS claims deadly attack on Shia Muslims in central Afghanistan. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Ex-French PM de Villepin slams West's 'double standards' on Gaza. newarab.com 
Former French Prime Minister De Villepin said France's influence on the global stage had faded and warned that
(2024-09-13). Fears in Morocco as Marrakesh reports first mpox case. newarab.com 
Morocco's health ministry said a man in the city of Marrakesh had contracted mpox, without specifying which variant he had carried, saying he was receiving treatment and in a stable condition. | The outbreak in the North Africa…
(2024-09-13). Libya still cut off from foreign banks, ousted banker says. newarab.com 
Sadiq al-Kabir, speaking from self-imposed exile in Istanbul, said the
(2024-09-13). MENA Sports Wrap: Ronaldo makes history with 1 billion followers. newarab.com 
Meanwhile, Iraqi football fans returned to Kuwait for a historic World Cup qualifier for the first time in 34 years, symbolising a step towards regional reconciliation. | And finally, in a heartfelt moment,
(2024-09-13). Trump rules out new Harris debate as swing state fight resumes. newarab.com 
The Republican former president lashed out two days after his
(2024-09-13). UAE aims to revive F-35 deal if Trump wins US election: sources. newarab.com 
The The UAE has long sought the most advanced fighter jet, built with stealth technology allowing it to evade enemy detection. If the U.S. did approve the transfer, the UAE would be only…
(2024-09-13). UK Labour's Emily Thornberry slammed after foreign affairs role. newarab.com 
Thornberry was voted in as chair by British MPs on Wednesday, who are in the process of electing select committees – cross-party bodies that oversee government expenditure and policies – for the nex…
(2024-09-13). US actors' union warn of blacklist over Palestinian support. newarab.com 
Hundreds of members of the largest US actors' union have issued a statement urging that fellow actors who This announcement follows an open letter by more than 700 members of the SAG-AFTRA union (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) last month expressing their support for Palestinian civilians in
(2024-09-13). For Palestinian journalists, Nobel Prizes won't bring Gaza peace. newarab.com 
I was sitting in the back of a car heading towards Dublin a couple of weeks ago when Motaz's smile widened as he scrolled down the article and learnt that he wasn't alone;
(2024-09-13). Australia strips medals over Afghanistan war crime allegations. newarab.com 
Several serving and former Holding commanders to account for alleged misconduct of
(2024-09-13). Egyptian cartoonist's wife, Nada Mougheeth, speaks of his plight. newarab.com 
It may have never occurred to 38-year-old For weeks now, his case triggered The hashtag "Free Ashraf Omar" has trended throughout Egyptian and Arab soc…
(2024-09-13). Gaza economy shrinks to less than a sixth of its pre-war size. newarab.com 
The report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (U…
(2024-09-13). Hundreds gather for birthday of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in Seattle. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Iran summons heads of four European embassies, news agency says. newarab.com 
(2024-09-13). Iranian President Pezeshkian visits Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
In a landmark moment for Iran-Kurdish relations, P…
(2024-09-13). Iraq-Kuwait World Cup 2026 qualifier match ends in draw, dispute. newarab.com 
A lengthy VAR review confirmed the red card, a decision that sparked outrage among Iraqi fans on soci…
(2024-09-13). Turkey condemns Cyprus-US defence co-operation roadmap. newarab.com 
The move came amid
(2024-09-13). Biden's Legacy: The Decline of Arms Control and Disarmament. scheerpost.com
(2024-09-13). FBI Sued For Withholding Files on Assange and WikiLeaks. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-13). Putin Warns of 'Direct' War as US Mulls Letting Ukraine Use Long-Range Western Missiles. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-13). The Armageddon Agenda. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-13). UK crime minister's bag stolen at police conference. rt.com 
Diana Johnson was discussing a criminal "epidemic" at a senior officers' event | The British minister for policing and crime prevention, Diana Johnson, had her purse stolen while speaking about rising lawlessness at a conference for top police officials on Tuesday. | The incident happened during the annual Police Superintendents' Association (PSA) conference in Kenilworth, as confirmed by the ministry to the Financial Times. Warwickshire Police reported that they are investigating a theft at the hotel hosting the event. A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and has since been released on bail…
(2024-09-13). UK crime minister's bag stolen at police conference. rt.com Diana Johnson was discussing the crime "epidemic" at a senior officers' event | The UK minister for policing and crime prevention, Diana Johnson, had her purse stolen while speaking about rising lawlessness at a conference for top police officials on Tuesday. | The incident happened during the annual Police Superintendents' Association (PSA) conference in Kenilworth, as confirmed by the ministry to the Financial Times. Warwickshire Police reported that they are investigating a theft at the hotel hosting the event. A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and has since been released on bail, acco…
(2024-09-13). Attorney General James Secures More Than $7.6 Million from Health Insurer for Using Banned Medicaid Provider. urbancny.com 
Fidelis Contracted with Social Worker Ward Halverson Despite His Criminal Conviction, License Suspension, and Ban from the Medicaid Program New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Fidelis Care (Fidelis) for causing vulnerable Medicaid patients in Central New York to receive treatment at a company owned by a social worker who had previously lost his license after being convicted of a crime. Fidelis billed Medicaid for services provided by Cornerstone Herkimer, LLC ("Cornerstone"), even though the company's sole owner and director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker W…
(2024-09-13). City of Syracuse Hosts Annual Tour For Safe and Healthy Housing. urbancny.com 
The City of Syracuse Division of Code Enforcement is hosting its annual Healthy Housing 101 to help maintain safe and healthy housing conditions in the city of Syracuse. Code Inspectors will lead tours throughout a vacant home, owned by the Greater Syracuse Land Bank, to discuss the code enforcement process, how to address violations, and how to keep a home safe and healthy. There will be information tables about programs and resources available to the community. Friday, September 13, 202411 a.m. to 2 p.m.301 West Colvin StreetSyracuse, NY 13205 Scheduled to attend Image by Jan from Pixabay…
(2024-09-13). Syracuse Police Department Release Timeline for Deron McGee Homicide Investigation. urbancny.com 
On August 12th, 2024 at 10: 58 p.m. Syracuse Police Officers were dispatched and responded to University Hospital for a shooting with injuries complaint after the victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle. It was later determined that the incident occurred in the 200 block of Westmoreland Ave. The victim Identified as, Deron McGee, 15-year-old male from Syracuse, NY An investigation was commenced by the Criminal Investigation Division Homicide Unit Detectives, where numerous people were interviewed, and an extensive neighborhood and citywide canvass was conducted. In addition, several search warr…
(2024-09-13). Syracuse Stage Announces First Free Family Day of 24/25 Season. urbancny.com 
The event features a performance of "Pandora's Suitcase," activity stations and tours of Syracuse Stage Syracuse, New York— Syracuse Stage today announced Family Day, a free event for children of all ages and their families, will take place on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St, Syracuse, New York and will feature: "Our Free Family Day is a great start to the school year with fun, interactive ways to engage with the staff at Syracuse Stage," said Joann Yarrow, director of community engagement. "Meet the designers, makers and artists that work to put a…
(2024-09-13). The Syracuse Poster Project's 2025 Annual Call for Poetry and Art. urbancny.com 
The Syracuse Poster Project invites poets and artists to participate in its 2025 poster series. The Project, entering its 24th year, brings together poets and artists to create an annual series of illustrated poetry posters that celebrate Central New York. For 2025 the Project will solicit poetry with the theme "Iconic Businesses of Syracuse." It will produce at least ten posters that honor and celebrate famous businesses and establishments with deep ties to Central New York, local businesses and stores with legacies that characterize Syracuse and its surroundings. The series will also include one "reverse proces…
(2024-09-13). Westcott Street Cultural Fair Sunday, September 22, 2024. urbancny.com 
The Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from Noon — 6: 30 p.m. along the 500 block of Westcott St. and several side streets. Westcott Street Cultural Fair (WSCF) with six stages, the WSCF offers an impressive lineup for fans of local music and dance. Performances include SAMMY Award-winning rock, blues, and funk groups, multicultural dance groups, and belly dancing. The children's stage features interactive music, a mime, dancers and more. More than 140 booths will line the streets. Many feature vendors of handmade items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, cand…
(2024-09-13). FRIDAY FUNNY: Escape from Houston — Autonomous Chaos Edition. wattsupwiththat.com Another computer model. The idea is to use shared autonomous vehicles, akin to the robotaxis of companies like Cruise and Waymo, to bring carless populations to bus stations that can then transport them to hurricane shelters further inland of Houston.
(2024-09-13). C40 Cities: The Authoritarian Green Dream to Destroy Your Life and Wreck the Economy. wattsupwiththat.com They aren't just coming for your car, your steak, and your flights—they're coming for your freedom. And if we don't push back, we'll end up living in a world where every purchase, every bite, and every mile we travel is controlled, taxed, and regulated by these climate despots. That's the future they want: total control, total compliance, and zero freedom.
(2024-09-13). Industry Appeals Judicial Effort To Shut Down Offshore Oil. wattsupwiththat.com Oil industry appeals ruling "threatening to halt new and existing oil and natural gas production and activity in the" Gulf of Mexico.
(2024-09-13). Brits BRACE for 'economic CATASTROPHE' as Labour 'sacrifices jobs' for green 'OBSESSION'. wattsupwiththat.com Very succint discussion between John Redwood and Jacob Rees Mogg. | Also archived at: | wattsupwiththat.com/climate_tv/…
(2024-09-13). OCEAN INTEGRITY vs. Offshore Wind. wattsupwiththat.com "In areas where wind farms are being developed, invasive species can harm … industries by reducing fish populations, damaging habitats, and deterring tourists who seek intact and diverse marine environments." — Kieran Kelly, Ocean Integrity (below)…
(2024-09-13). SATIRE: Ultra-Processed Foods: Myth Vs. Fact. theonion.com Ultra-processed foods are a category of foods that includes frozen pizzas, sodas, and sweetened breakfast cereals. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding ultra-processed foods. MYTH: Ultra-processed foods contain few nutrients. FACT: Ultra-processed foods are rich in simple carbohydrates, sodium, and trans fats. MYTH: Ultra-processed foods have little value. FACT: It's impossible to quantify how much …
(2024-09-13). CARTOONS: Donald Trump — aliens are eating dogs. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-13). International law being abandoned for self-defence. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-13). Soldier of courage: An open letter to David McBride. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-09-13). Talent key to strong system for education. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's remarks during a recent national meeting on education have generated warm responses across China, with educators echoing the fundamental goal of nurturing talent to build a strong education system.
(2024-09-13). China, Latin America forge stronger human rights partnership. ecns.cn The report, titled "Common Goals: China-Latin America and the Caribbean Cooperation on Human Rights Development, the Present and the Future", outlines significant progress in poverty reduction, social equity and environmental protection across both regions.
(2024-09-13). US-Africa Trade Deal Turns 25 Next Year: Agoa's Winners, Losers And What Should Come Next #US-Africa #Trade #Deal #Turns #Next #Year: #Agoa's #Winners, #Losers #What #Come #Next #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa ) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, …
(2024-09-13). Call to support Presidential Health Compact goals. sanews.gov.za Call to support Presidential Health Compact goals | President Cyril Ramaphosa says he believes there is a good reason for stakeholders to be involved in the work needed to achieve the aims of the Presidential Health Compact.
This as a Member of Parliament asked the President whether he has taken any steps to address stakeholders' concerns before signing the second Presidential Health Compact.
The President was responding to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament on various national developments on Thursday.
"The compact aims to ensure multisectoral involveme…
(2024-09-13). Russian authority reminds of Putin's warning on long range missles. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Nobody should ignore what President Vladimir Putin warned about the use of long-range missiles against Russia, said the representative of the Russian Federation to international organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov.
(2024-09-13). Chile files request to participate in genocide case against Israel at ICJ. presstv.ir Chile has filed a formal request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to take part in the proceedings against Israel, the court in The Hague announced on Friday.
(2024-09-13). 'Complicity in Genocide': US Politicians Favor Israeli Donors Over International Law. sputnikglobe.com Less than a week after the IDF shot and killed the 26-year-old activist, the military group bombed a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in the al-Mawasi designated humanitarian zone, killing at least 40 people in the process. A day later they bombed Nuseirat, which killed 18 people including six UNRWA workers.
(2024-09-13). Zionism International is Working Both Sides of the Atlantic. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-13). From Gaza to the West Bank, the State of Ben-Gvir is Israel's status quo. haaretz.com Israel's national security minister has succeeded where Hamas failed — and has more plans ahead ‚ñ Talk of a national unity government has returned, only it's not clear with whom or for what purpose ‚ñ Golda Meir stepped down after the Yom Kippur War, but for Netanyahu, the premiership means never having to say you're sorry…
(2024-09-13). From Gaza to the West Bank, the State of Ben-Gvir is Israel's status quo. haaretz.com Israel's national security minister has succeeded where Hamas failed – and has more plans ahead ‚ñ Talk of a national unity government has returned, only it's not clear with whom or for what purpose ‚ñ The far right has a political program — restoring messianic the its former glories…
(2024-09-13). Fires break out in northern Israel after barrage of 20 rockets from Lebanon. haaretz.com IDF finds nine tunnels from Gaza to Egypt, all sealed on Egyptian side prior to war ‚ñ Israeli says two terrorists killed in Wednesday's Nuseirat attack were UNRWA employees ‚ñ Commander of elite 8200 intelligence unit retires following Oct.7 failures ‚ñ Fire erupts in northern Israel following rocket fire from Lebanon ‚ñ Israeli forces arrest West Bank resident linked to Hebron car bomb explosion ‚ñ Turkey seeks international arrest warrants after IDF fire kills citizen in West Bank…
(2024-09-13). 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-13). Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared. icrc.org
(2024-09-13). South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme Has Helped Millions But Is In Trouble: Here's Why #South #Africa's #National #Student #Financial #Scheme #Helped #Millions #Trouble: #Here's #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The board of South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been dissolved by the country's higher education and training minister, Blade Nzimande, …
(2024-09-13). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-09-13). Israel stopped issuing visas to international aid organizations, National Security Council admits. haaretz.com A National Security Council representative informed a confidential Knesset meeting that the Welfare Ministry, which handles visa issuance, claims that it lacks the resources to review or monitor organizations' applications…
(2012-09-24). Muslim, European FMs to meet in Madrid on Israel-Palestine two-state solution today. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of several Muslim and European countries will meet in Madrid on Friday to discuss how to implement a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Spanish and Norwegian governments said. | Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will host the meeting, which will be attended by his European counterparts, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, and members of the Arab-Islamic Contact Group for Gaza. | The two-state solution set out in the 1991 Madrid Conference and the 1993-95 Oslo Accords has long been seen by the international community as the best way to set…
(2024-09-13). US Reneges on Agreement to Oblige Dominican Republic to Repay $350 Million Debt to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela Deputy Jorge Rodríguez denounced the US government for reneging on its promise to oblige the Dominican Republic to repay its $350 million debt to Venezuela. | On Thursday, September 12, Rodríguez stated that in the
(2024-09-13). Venezuela Condemns New US Unilateral Coercive Measures. orinocotribune.com Venezuela strongly condemned the imposition of new unilateral, illegitimate and illegal In a statement issued on Thursday, September 12, the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry underlined that these measures are illegitimate and demonstrate that the government of the United States despises international law, the self-determination of the people…
(2024-09-13). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
11th September 2024. We, the undersigned civil (…) | – | /…
(2024-09-13). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1> Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-09-13). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in May 2025. cadtm.org
(2024-09-13). Partnerships seen as key to combat climate woes. ecns.cn Further efforts are needed to fortify international partnerships in meteorology amid global climate change, as extreme weather events become more frequent and their effects on health turn increasingly evident, officials and experts said on Thursday.
(2024-09-13). Xi signs order awarding national medals, honorary titles to 15 individuals. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday signed a presidential order to award national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
(2024-09-13). China's top legislature concludes standing committee session. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) concluded its 11th session Friday in Beijing.
(2024-09-13). Envoy: U.S., China need to find right path in relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng said that for the past 50 years, the reopening and development of China-U.S. relations was the most important event in international relations and the biggest contributor to global peace and prosperity.
(2024-09-13). More childcare services nationwide aim to reduce burden on families. ecns.cn China will ramp up efforts to enhance childcare services by increasing the number of slots nationwide and cultivating more professional talent, according to a report recently presented at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
(2024-09-13). Border crossings to spike by nearly 22% over Mid-Autumn Festival, says NIA. ecns.cn The National Immigration Administration said on Friday it expects an average of 1.8 million inbound and outbound travelers per day during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, a 21.9 percent increase from the same period last year.
(2024-09-13). Grand Bazaar in Xinjiang welcomes peak tourism season. ecns.cn Tourists visit the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2024.
(2024-09-13). 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Themed "Global Services, Shared Prosperity," the 2024 CIFTIS opened at the China National Convention Center and the Shougang Park in Beijing on Thursday.
(2024-09-13). CIFTIS a sign of high-quality growth, Xi says. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Thursday China's commitment to advancing high-quality development through high-level opening-up and further opening its service market in an orderly manner, in a congratulatory message to the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services.
(2024-09-13). Shooter still at large after 5 motorists injured on Interstate-75 in Kentucky. wsws.org A manhunt is underway in Daniel Boone National Forest after the alleged shooter took position on a ledge overlooking Interstate-75 and opened fire on motorists…
(2024-09-13). One month into mpox PHEIC: Redux of vaccine nationalism and pandemic profiteering. wsws.org With life-saving mpox vaccines barely trickling into Africa, cases continue to rise rapidly, including in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC and home to 17 million people.
(2024-09-13). US Presidential Election. internationalviewpoint.org The US presidential election has been upended this summer by a series of dramatic events that reversed the electoral fortunes of the Democratic and Republican parties while left-wing third-party candidates such as Green Party USA Ecosocialist candidate Jill Stein and radical intellectual Cornell West fight for ballot access in many states. | – | / |
(2024-09-13). How the Left Organized the Filipino Diaspora. internationalviewpoint.org More than 10% of the population of the Philippines works overseas, sending back remittances that are crucial to the country's economy. A new book outlines how the Left won this demographic — only to soon lose it | – | / |
(2024-09-13). The permanent instability of a system in crisis. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-13). State of the world: economic crisis and geopolitical rivalries. internationalviewpoint.org My interpretation of the current situation is based on the hypothesis that the global space is being transformed under the dual pressure of economic dynamics and geopolitical rivalries, the interactions between which differ according to historical circumstances. | – | / |
(2024-09-13). Statement on Palestine. internationalviewpoint.org This solidarity statement was adopted by the 39th edition of the Fourth International youth camp in France in July 2024. | – | / |
(2024-09-13). Marx's anti-colonialism, new sub-imperialisms and consistent internationalism in a bipolar world. internationalviewpoint.org Kevin B Anderson is a Marxist humanist and Professor of Sociology, Political Science and Feminist studies at University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author and editor of various works, including the forthcoming book The Late Marx's Revolutionary Roads: Colonialism, Gender, and Indigenous Communism and A Political Sociology of Twenty-First Century Revolutions and Resistances: From the Arab World and Iran to Ukraine, Africa, and France (2024). In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Anderson discusses Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin's writings on colonia…
(2024-09-13). International youth camp a great success! internationalviewpoint.org France hosted the 39th International Youth Camp for the third year running. After a period when the number of participants was falling, the camp is getting a new lease of life! We had 230 young people, compared with 150 last year. We're aiming to beat that number next year! | – | / |
(2024-09-13). Germany: A new polarisation is needed. internationalviewpoint.org The results of the regional elections in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia on 1 September 2024 indicate a rise in support for the far right which is as overwhelming as in many other countries. What a terrible feeling it is to have to hope that in both Länder a government led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) can somehow be assembled to confront the far right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)! | – | / |
(2024-09-13). Surrealism as a revolutionary movement. internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-09-13). Iran proposes anti-sanctions alliance to ensure trade security in BRICS. presstv.ir The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has called for the establishment of an anti-sanctions alliance among the BRICS group of emerging economies.
(2024-09-13). Top Iran, Belarus security officials discuss strategic ties. presstv.ir Top Iranian security chief says Iran and Belarus have a common stance on promoting multilateralism in the international system…
(2024-09-13). Why is Iran obstructing the realization of the Zangezur Corridor? uwidata.com By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The statement that ended the Second Karabakh War between Azerbaijan and Armenia contains several clauses. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a statement related to this on November 10, 2020. The 9th clause of the statement concerns the opening of …
(2024-09-13). Western Balkans: exploring Montenegro with the journalist, media executive and international civic activist, Milka Tadić Mijović. pressenza.com 
On the occasion of a recent road trip to the Western Balkans, Mariannella Kloka and Efi Pavlogergatou interview the journalist Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá about Montenegro's past and present. Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá became internationally known as an activist during the turbulent transition period in Southeastern Europe. She is one of the co-founders of the weekly Monitor, Montenegro's first private and independent weekly magazine (1990). During the 1990s, she was actively involved in the anti-war movement. The published photos from Kotor, Montenegro are taken by Rena Xirof…
(2024-09-13). Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2024-09-13). Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers. icrc.org International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August 2024…
(2024-09-13). ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians. icrc.org High-level Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, at the 12th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva…
(2024-09-13). It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. icrc.org A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies…
(2024-09-13). Biden about to give Ukraine permission to strike deep into Russia. peoplesworld.org 
The New York Times is reporting today what national and international peace forces have known for a long time — the war in Ukraine is much more than a battle between the two countries directly involved. It is also part of a major effort by the U.S. to permanently weaken Russia, thereby extending its economic …
(2024-09-13). Three Red Cross staff members killed in Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced Thursday that three staff members were killed by shelling in eastern Ukraine, after Kyiv's statement that a Russian attack had targeted the organization's trucks.ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric said in a statement: "I condemn attacks on Red Cross personnel in the strongest terms. It's unconscionable that shelling would hit an aid distribution site,"."Our hearts are broken today as we mourn the loss of our colleagues and care for the injured" Spoljaric added.Three citizens of Ukraine, employees of the ICRC, were killed and two injured in art…
(2024-09-13). China and Brazil intend to take bilateral relations to new level. tvbrics.com Interaction between Brasilia and Beijing plays an important role in international stability…
(2024-09-13). Cyril Ramaphosa announces increased investment in South Africa's infrastructure. tvbrics.com 
This step is part of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050…
(2024-09-13). Films by BRICS+ directors to be shown at the Samara International Film Festival. tvbrics.com The programme of the event includes more than 70 films…
(2024-09-13). Ryabkov notes the similarity of Russia's and Brazil's approaches to key international issues. tvbrics.com 
According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Moscow values the level of bilateral interaction between the countries…
(2024-09-13). El Salvador reports another day without homicides. plenglish.com San Salvador, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The National Civil Police (PNC) of El Salvador reported today that the tendency to lower homicides continues, reaching a rate close to 1.5 per 100 thousand inhabitants.
(2024-09-13). Xiangshan security forum opens in China. plenglish.com Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attended the ceremony and delivered the event's opening speech, to which more than 1,800 guests from official delegations of more than 100 countries and international organizations are participating. | President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter in which he noted that China has been implementing global security initiatives in the face of major global changes not seen in a century and the expectations of the world's people for security and stability. | We hope that this forum will continue to uphold the spirit of equality, openness, inclusiveness, and mutual learning; build…
(2024-09-13). Cuba stresses at international forum importance of promoting culture. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Russia, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Promoting culture as a universal asset is a bet on a fairer and inclusive world, Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso stressed at the plenary session of the 10th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum on Friday.
(2024-09-13). US blockade against Cuba, a policy of punishment. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Despite the annual demands of the international community, the US blockade continues to be the leading obstacle to Cuba's development, and which systematically violate the people's fundamental rights.
(2024-09-13). Administrative hurdles delay payments for international student workers. newschoolfreepress.com International student workers at The New School are facing payment delays due to administrative mishaps, according to SENS-UAW and NewSWU Organizing Committees. This includes international students who started working on Aug. 26 and those who worked for TNS throughout the summer. According to SENS-UAW, the Office of Human Resources at TNS delayed their review and…
(2024-09-13). Mastercard acquires Recorded Future for $2.65 Billion. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Mastercard, the American multinational payment card services corporation, announced acquiring Recorded Future, the American privately held cybersecurity company, for $2.65 Billion.Mastercard buys Recorded Future: Mastercard bought Recorded Future as the company is running a detection process of card fraud using generative AI technology. This recent acquisition will enhance Mastercard's capabilities in threat intelligence. | Mastercard finalized the acquisition with Insight Partners, a global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology, software, and Inter…
(2024-09-13). An Ambivalent Anniversary of "The One Set of Rules We All Agree On" counterpunch.org 
August 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions which form the basis of international humanitarian law (IHL). The dream of five Swiss men (Henri Dunant, Louis Appia, General Guillaume Henri Dufour, Gustave Moynier, Theodore Maunoir) was realized and codified in the hope of "civilizing" the way wars were fought. Separating civilians from
(2024-09-13). Taiwan Monitors Increased Chinese Military Activity Near Kinmen. devdiscourse.com On Friday, September 13, Taiwan monitored four Chinese coast guard ships approaching a restricted zone south of Kinmen, according to Taiwan News. The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) unit responsible for Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu quickly deployed four patrol vessels to instruct the Chinese ships to leave. The CGA reported that this marked the 39th such incident near Kinmen this year. The report also noted that while this was the first incident of its kind in September, Chinese coast guard ships have frequently entered restricted waters near Kinmen since the beginning of the year. China claims it has no obligation…
(2024-09-13). Jaishankar Congratulates Philemon Yang on Leading 79th UN General Assembly. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday congratulated Philemon Yang for assuming the presidency of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar underscored the General Assembly's essential role in advancing priorities for the Global South, asserting that its leadership is "absolutely vital."
(2024-09-13). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…
(2024-09-13). Profiling health in extraterrestrial space travel. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Photo courtesy: Axiom Mayo Clinic research is probing the effects of space travel on the health of citizens engaged in a new era of civilian spaceflights. The team led by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., studied health responses of the Axiom Mission (Ax-1) crew by monitoring the first all-civilian astronaut crew to fly to the International Space Station. The research data revealed that the health profiles of the civilian astronauts were maintained during and after the…
(2024-09-13). Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. However, suicide is preventable. Most people want to live, but they feel stuck because of how dire their situation feels and can't see alternative solutions. For some people, their ability to…
(2024-09-13). BRICS Innovation Forum in Moscow to Bring Together Representatives of More Than 30 Countries. sputnikglobe.com The Cloud City BRICS International Innovation Forum dedicated to the future of the bloc's megacities will be held in Moscow on September 18-19.
(2024-09-13). Greed, New Form of Religion, or Compliance Test: Why Are Britons Forced to Eat Bugs? sputnikglobe.com The UK's National Alternative Protein Innovation Center (NAPIC) has received £15 million ($19.5 million) in British taxpayer money to bolster the alternative proteins sector in the country.
(2024-09-13). Russia's Security Service Received Evidence of UK's Coordination of Escalation of Global Situation. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Federal Security Service said that it had received documents proving UK's coordination of the escalation of the international military-political situation, with the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the UK Foreign Office being the main structure coordinating subversive policies against the CIS countries.
(2024-09-13). Why is Iran obstructing the realization of the Zangezur Corridor? unitedworldint.com Currently, the struggle over the corridor is more between Iran and Russia than between Azerbaijan and Armenia. By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan The statement that ended the Second Karabakh War between Azerbaijan and Armenia contains several clauses. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a statement …
(2024-09-13). Infrastructure of War Abolition. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, September 13, 2024 | Remarks and slide show prepared for the 8th International Peace Summit of the Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace (GAMIP) September 13, 2024, Abuja Nigeria. ⚪ The first thing we need to obtain and maintain peace is investment in the education and activism that prevents wars and that ends occupation and…
(2024-09-13). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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(2024-09-13). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |
(2024-09-13). Toronto Festival Cancels 'Russians at War' Film Screenings Over Threats. themoscowtimes.com "Given the severity of these concerns, we cannot proceed as planned," the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.
(2024-09-13). Taliban label Afghanistan International an 'enemy' for reporting on alleged aid misuse. x.com
(2024-09-13). They Protested a Military Base Expansion. So the FBI Investigated Them as Terrorism Suspects. theintercept.com 
The protest did not go off as planned. In February 2023, government recruiters came to the student union at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, stacking National Security Agency-branded plastic cups and splaying out pamphlets about Navy fringe benefits. | The activists had come to protest the expansion of Camp Grayling, already the largest National Guard training facility in the country. The opposition had arisen a year earlier, when the military had proposed leasing more than 150,000 acres of forest land managed by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, doubling the size of the training installation.
(2024-09-13). Minister approves the Legal Sector Code. sanews.gov.za Minister approves the Legal Sector Code | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has approved the Legal Sector Code in terms of section 9(1) of the B-BBEE Act which aims to accelerate the transformation of the legal sector. | "This administration has committed itself to accelerating transformation, guided by the preamble of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which emphasises the need to correct the injustices of the past. This is captured in the statement of intent of the Government of National Unity (GNU)," Tau said. | Tau said the process of drafting the Legal Sector Code commenced i…
(2024-09-13). Lamola embarks on a working visit to the United States. sanews.gov.za Lamola embarks on a working visit to the United States | The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington DC, in the United States on Thursday for a weeklong working visit. | South Africa enjoys strategic relations with the United States and has strong political, economic, and social ties.
According to the department, bilateral cooperation with the United States covers various issues aligned with South Africa's domestic priorities and the National Development Plan (NDP). | America is also the leading source of foreign direct investment, a market for value-added ex…
(2024-09-13). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-13). Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias reconocen a Omara y Mijaín. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) Autoridades de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) entregaron la réplica del machete de Antonio Maceo a los destacados deportistas Omara Durand y Mijaín López.
(2024-09-13). Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka's next president? aljazeera.com His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.
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