(2023-08-18). The BRICS Have Changed the Balance of Forces, but They Will Not by Themselves Change the World. dissidentvoice.org 
Mao Xuhui (China), '92 Paternalism, 1992 In 2003, high officials from Brazil, India, and South Africa met in Mexico to discuss their mutual interests in the trade of pharmaceutical drugs. India was and is one of the world's largest producers of various drugs, including those used to treat HIV-AIDS; Brazil and South Africa were both …
(2023-08-17). Indian Country's Forever Chemical Problem. popularresistance.org Laurie Harper, director of education for the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School, a K-12 tribal school on the Leech Lake Band Indian Reservation in north-central Minnesota, never thought that a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, would be an issue for her community. | That's partly because, up until a few months ago, she didn't even know what PFAS were. "We're in the middle of the Chippewa National Forest," she said. "It's definitely not something I had really clearly considered dealing with out here." | Late last year, tests conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that…
(2023-08-17). Hamas Showcases Captured Israeli Loitering Munition (Video). southfront.org 
File image. | On August 15, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas Movement, announced that it had seized an Israeli Orbiter drone that crashed in the Gaza Strip. | The brigades released video footage of the seized drone, which reportedly crashed in the Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City a day earlier. | The Orbiter is a lightweight drone that was developed by Israel's Aeronautics Defense Systems for use in military and security reconnaissance missions. The version seized by…
(2023-08-19). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Jones CMP, Day RO, Koes BW, et al. Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain (the OPAL trial): a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2023; 402: 304—12—In the Summary and Acknowledgments of this Article, the funders should have been Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council, University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, and ReturnToWorkSA. This correction have been made to the online version as of Aug 17, 2023.
(2023-08-19). Editorial] Ending the HIV pandemic: preparing for the future. thelancet.com Last month, ahead of the International AIDS Conference in Brisbane, Australia, a landmark study published in The Lancet by Laura N Broyles and colleagues reported that people living with HIV who maintain low—but still detectable—levels of the virus (less than 1000 copies per mL) have almost zero risk of transmitting it to their sexual partners. It was a stunning result, adding compelling evidence to further bolster the undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U) HIV campaign. U=U means that individuals living with HIV who successfully sustain an undetectable viral load by consistently taking antiretrovi…
(2023-08-19). Correspondence] Hope is not a strategy in times of crisis. thelancet.com In response to an Offline by Richard Horton,1 I am stunned by the large scope of the national UK COVID-19 Inquiry.2 The Inquiry aims to cover more than 25 topics related to COVID-19; however, such a scope makes it instantly clear that the Inquiry will take years to come to a conclusion.
(2023-08-18). Anti-Imperialist Sentiment Spreads Across West Africa. popularresistance.org Niger has remained defiant in the face of repeated threats by French and United States instigated efforts to stage an invasion of the uranium-rich West African state. | On August 6, tens of thousands of Nigeriens rallied in the capital of Niamey in support of the now ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), which came to power on July 26, overthrowing the western-backed President Mohamed Bazoum. | Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu, whose recent election was shrouded in controversy, has been the subject of fierce criticism inside the country and within the entire West Afric…
(2023-08-18). CIFTIS to spotlight financial services. ecns.cn The China International Fair for Trade in Services is set to host a special section dedicated to financial services from Sep 2-6 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, said its major organizer on Thursday.
(2023-08-18). Thailand opens first Chinese curriculum international school. ecns.cn The China International School held its opening ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday afternoon (local time), as the first such school to adopt the Chinese curriculum in the country.
(2023-08-18). Los Angeles joins National Day of Action for Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On August 9, Centro CSO, along with the Chicano Moratorium organizing committee, staged an action outside of the U.S. Marines recruitment office in East Los Angeles and joined a national call to action in solidarity with the Tampa 5. Joined with cities nationwide, 30 people gathered to protest the injustices faced by the Tampa 5, and to demand the U.S. stop funding wars overseas like in Ukraine and for Israel. | The Tampa 5 – Gia Davila, Lauren Pineiro, Laura Rodriguez, Jeanie Kida and Chrisley Carpio – are the five Students for a Democratic Society protesters at the University of South F…
(2023-08-18). "They Cloned Tyrone": On national oppression. fightbacknews.org Warning: Major spoilers for They Cloned Tyrone | They Cloned Tyrone is a peculiar little science fiction movie set in the Glen, a fictional poor Black community existing in the South. It follows the life of the protagonist Fontaine, a drug dealer without any particular flair or personality. | The Glen is rife with poverty, inequality and unfairness. For an individual not well versed in political theory, these problems might seem interpersonal or individualistic. For a Marxist-Leninist, this could only be described as one thing: national oppression. | Now you may ask: is the movie operating from a Marxist-Leninist…
(2023-08-18). Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Day of Solidarity picket outside Alaska Airline headquarters. fightbacknews.org Seattle, WA – Usually at Angle Lake Park, the noise of jets taking off from nearby SeaTac International Airport drowns out the sound of everyday activity. But on the morning of August 15, it was chants of "Pay us or chaos" that could be heard over everything else, as hundreds gathered for the Day of Solidarity informational picket in support of Association of Flight Attendants-CWA's fight for a new contract. | The morning began with a rally, where Alaskan Airlines flight attendants were joined by pilots, fellow union workers, and community activists. Sara Nelson, the AFA-CWA international president, spoke to the…
(2023-08-18). Thursday 8/31: International Overdose Awareness Day. indybay.org Watsonville Community Hospital, 75 Nielson St, Watsonville…
(2023-08-18). Friday 9/1: Discover California Slavery to Freedom – 2023 International Underground Railroad Month. indybay.org California State Library – Downtown Sacramento | National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom – National Parks Service – US Department of Interior…
(2023-08-18). No More AFL-CIO Support For Coups On The 50th Anniversary Of The 1973 Chile Coup. indybay.org September 11, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the US coup in Chile that cost the lives of tens of thousands of workers and people. The AFL-CIO leadership was centrally involved in this coup and continues to cover up it's role and also continues to take tens of millions of dollars from the National Endowment For Democracy NED for operations in over 62 countries. An educational conference will be held in Washington DC on September 10 and a rally at the AFL-CIO headquarters on September 11th to demand justice and against the continued funding of the AFL-CIO international operations by the US government.
(2023-08-18). Tuesday 8/22: National Day of Solidarity – San Fran-NorCal – Picket Union Buster Reed Hastings NetFlix HQ. indybay.org Netflix 101 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (@Winchester Blvd.)…
(2023-08-18). China to release commemorative coins for two national parks. ecns.cn
(2023-08-18). Experts talk about Tibetan women's right to education. ecns.cn From August 14 to 16, the 7th Beijing International Seminar"ÄÄon Tibetan Studies"ÄÄwas held in Beijing. Several experts highlighted that in recent years, the educational level of Tibetan women has steadily improved, and the protection of women's rights has been progressing towards higher quality. "ÄÄ…
(2023-08-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why diverse organ donors are needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. It's a time of celebrating organ donation and educating people about transplantation by encouraging donor registration and promoting healthy living. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, says having a diverse pool of organ donors will help serve a growing wait list of those in need. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=enImQP2yYEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-08-18). Honoring National Navajo Code Talkers Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today is National Navajo Code Talkers Day – a day to honor the group of U.S. Marines who created a secret code credited with helping the U.S. win World War II. At 94 years old, Peter MacDonald Sr. is the youngest of three surviving Navajo code talkers in the world. He visited Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona to share his defining chapter in American history. MacDonald also made a personal plea for improving access to…
(2023-08-18). Libertarian Party's Far-Right Leadership Worries Takeover Turning Into 'Disaster'. splcenter.org A year after the far-right Mises Caucus took over the Libertarian Party, its membership and financial numbers are down. Some state parties, including New Mexico, Virginia and Massachusetts, have splintered or disaffiliated from the national party. Leaked documents Hatewatch obtained show the Libertarian National Committee is squabbling and worried that their takeover is "turning into a disaster."
(2023-08-18). A Strong Storm of Rain and Wind Affects Argentina>. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, heavy rains and winds affected various areas of Argentina, causing dozens of flights to be delayed at the country's main airports. | RELATED: | The National Meteorological Service (SMN) declared an "orange alert for rain" at 2: 00 p.m. local time in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area and in the east of the Buenos Aires province. | The authorities also established a "yellow alert for rain" in most of t…
(2023-08-18). How the US Economy Has Catalyzed Global Economic Turmoil. telesurenglish.net Just a week after Moody's slashed the credit ratings of 10 small and medium-sized American banks and indicated the possibility of downgrading the credit ratings of some large U.S. banks, the U.S. banking sector faced another challenge. | RELATED: | On Tuesday following Moody's, another international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, warned that it might downgrade the ratings of dozens of U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase. | While concerns a…
(2023-08-18). New COVID-19 Variant Eg.5 Not Yet Found in Lebanon or Iran. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported that the quickly spreading EG.5 (Eris) variant of COVID-19 has not yet appeared in Lebanon. | RELATED: | The Health Ministry's Director of Epidemiology Tracking Nada Ghosn told NNA that "the ministry is continuously conducting genetic tests to identify the COVID-19 variants present in Lebanon. So far, these tests have not revealed the presence of t…
(2023-08-18). Presidents of Russia and Iran Discuss BRICS Membership. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, exchanged via telephone on the possible accession of the Iranian nation to the BRICS. | Related: | The Kremlin's official Telegram account detailed that, in addition, issues of regional cooperation were discussed. | "Issues of cooperation in international and regional affairs were discussed, including Iran's participation as a full mem…
(2023-08-17). Washington's 'Asia tsar': AUKUS Makes Australia One of America's 'Closest Partners'. strategic-culture.org By Mike HEAD | Join us on , , and . | Kurt Campbell, currently the Indo-Pacific coordinator in US President Joseph Biden's National Security Council, used an interview in the Australian yesterday to declare that the AUKUS mi…
(2023-08-17). Record Growth in Russia-China Trade, Joint Military Exercise in International Waters: Washington Has "Concerns" globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). Orlando stands up against DeSantis' targeted suspension of State Attorney Worrell. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On August 10, an emergency rally was held in Orlando to address Governor Ron DeSantis' recent dismissal of State Attorney Monique Worrell. | The attacks came as an affirmation by the DeSantis camp that they are an enemy of oppressed nationalities, the working class, women and LGBTQ people. | At the rally, the charges against the Tampa 5 were discussed by Anna Eskamani as a part of DeSantis's attacks on education and African Americans. Progressive forces attending the rally understand the need to develop a strong united front against DeSantis and his clique of reactionaries. When democratic rights ar…
(2023-08-17). US, Canada-Backed Guatemalan Elites Threaten Coup Amid Opposition Party Runoff. truthout.org Guatemala has received an unusual amount of international media attention in recent months, thanks to its historic elections as well as brazen elite efforts to overturn them. On June 25, to the shock of most Guatemalans and international observers, opposition party Movimiento Semilla ("seed movement") finished second place in first-round elections, forcing a runoff against the establishment Unidad… |
(2023-08-17). BRICS Summit Invites 69 Leaders— A Step Towards De-Dollarization. infobrics.org The upcoming BRICS summit, with 69 invited leaders, aims to discuss de-dollarization and the promotion of national currencies in international trade…
(2023-08-17). Africa: The Second Front in the Struggle Against Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Mohsen Abdelmoumen Demonstration against the French presence in Africa. D. R. We are witnessing the emergence of a new Africa in full rebellion against imperialism and neo-colonialism, an inevitable consequence of the involvement of China and Russia, both of which are pursuing a policy of equals with African countries in their commercial and diplomatic exchanges….
(2023-08-17). African Union Will Not Back ECOWAS Intervention in Niger. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan KulkarniLeaders of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, Niger's ruling military junta, at a rally on August 6. Photo: Balima Boureima/Anadolu Agency Niger's popular military government has been consolidating domestic and regional support. Meanwhile, ECOWAS is beset by disunity and domestic opposition after threatening military intervention to restore the ousted Mohamed…
(2023-08-17). Can Poorer Nations Break the Cycle of Dependency That Has Inflicted Grief for a Hundred Years? libya360.wordpress.com Tricontinental Institute for Social Research In February 1966, Nkrumah was removed from office by a coup d'état encouraged by the US. That is the price to be paid for revealing the neo-colonial structure of the world and fighting for structural transformation. It is a price that the West wants to inflict on the people of Niger, who…
(2023-08-17). Congo Joins the East African Community, but the Violence Goes On. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison It is no secret that Rwanda has been behind 26 years of catastrophic war and occupation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ever since its invasion, alongside Uganda, in 1996. Uganda's crimes get far less press than Rwanda's, but they are well-documented in decades of UN experts' reports. This is a blatant…
(2023-08-17). Military-Biological Activity of the United States on the Territory of Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on U.S. military-biological activity August 16, 2023 The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation continues to analyse the military and biological activities of the U.S. and its allies in Ukraine and on…
(2023-08-17). MST Founder Joà£o Pedro Stedile Faces Off against Right Ring in Congress. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Joà£o Pedro Stedile of the National Board of the MST testifies in the CPI on the MST. Photo: Lula Marques/Agência Brasil The leader was summoned by right-wing deputies to testify before the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry that is "investigating" the Landless Rural Workers' Movement After seven hours of questioning before the Parliamentary Commission…
(2023-08-17). International Sports Is Dead. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-08-17). Russia's Putin, North Korea's Kim Vow Closer Ties. orinocotribune.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged closer cooperation between the two countries as they exchanged letters marking North Korea's National Liberation Day. | "I am sure that we will continue to build up bilateral cooperation in all areas for the benefit of our peoples, in the interests of strengthening stability and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Northeast Asian region as a whole," Putin declared in a congratulatory message to Kim released by the Kremlin on Tuesday. | Putin further noted that groundwork was laid for close cooperation between Moscow and Pyon…
(2023-08-17). Rights groups call on UAE government to release unjustly held prisoners ahead of COP28. peoplesdispatch.org According to a letter by over 20 rights groups, 58 detainees are being held by the UAE authorities despite their prison sentences being over, in some cases for years, in clear violation of international law…
(2023-08-17). Using public health policies, the Pandemic Industry is on the road to global fascism. expose-news.com The Pandemic Industry is developing international instruments and processes that will entrench the destructive covid practices in international law. Public health, presented as a series of health emergencies, is being used, as …
(2023-08-17). Venezuela: National Assembly in Permanent Session to Appoint Electoral Authorities. orinocotribune.com
(2023-08-17). Royal Mail's new regime: PDAs used to sack workers for tea break at local pub. wsws.org The sackings at Prenton are a direct outcome of the national agreement between the Communication Workers' Union and Royal Mail which includes the use of PDA data for performance management.
(2023-08-17). Ambush Leaves 17 Soldiers Killed in Niger. telesurenglish.net The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), will hold a meeting of its Chiefs of Staff in Accra, Ghana, to address the details of a possible multinational military deployment in Niger, in order to depose the coup junta. | This terrorist attack occurred on the eve of a meeting between military leaders of countries in Niger's geographical vicinity. Aug. 17, 2023.
(2023-08-17). Argentina's Status as Country Free of Avian Influenza Validated. telesurenglish.net The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) validated a report sent by the National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) of Argentina, in which the country declares itself free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). | RELATED: | According to Senasa, the validation was given after the country complied with the recommendations of the international organization and the closure of the last outbreak…
(2023-08-17). Ecuadorian Elections Begin With the Vote of Prisoners. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the voting for the extraordinary presidential and legislative elections in Ecuador kicked off with the participation of incarcerated individuals awaiting a final verdict. | RELATED: | This process is taking place across 39 prisons, where 4,756 citizens are eligible to exercise their right to vote at 62 polling stations. | Upon inaugurating the voting process, Diana Atamaint, the president of the National Elec…
(2023-08-17). Sudan: Re-Arrest of Young Revolutionary. telesurenglish.net The Permanent Commission for the Defense of Detainees and Public Freedoms: "the lack of respect for laws and regulations is what led to war, chaos, and the constitutional vacuum in the country." | Mohammed Adam Tupac was arrested following national protests in Sudan on 1/13/22. He was hit by two gunshots and tortured after arrest and is held responsible for the murder of a police officer against all evidence. Aug. 17, 2023.
(2023-08-17). Thailand poised to reap big gains from CNPC project. ecns.cn The first refined oil project constructed by China National Petroleum Corp in northeastern Thailand that became operational on Tuesday will significantly address the rising demand for, and improve the local supply of, refined oil products in the region.
(2023-08-18). Drought-affected small farmers in Sri Lanka denounce government indifference. wsws.org While drought is a natural phenomenon, the decades of poverty afflicting Sri Lankan rural toilers and the now-worsening food shortages across the island are the result of capitalism and big-business government policies.
(2023-08-18). Drought affected small farmers in Sri Lanka denounce government indifference. wsws.org While drought is a natural phenomenon, the decades of poverty afflicting Sri Lankan rural toilers and the now-worsening food shortages across the island are the result of capitalism and big-business government policies.