(2024-09-15). US universities impose strict regulations to crack down on Gaza protests. presstv.ir Universities across the United States have implemented stricter regulations and new policies to crack down on campus protests, in the wake of on-campus activism to protest the US-backed Israel's war in Gaza during the last academic year.
(2024-09-15). CAIR Swing State Data Shows Muslim Voters Hold Diverse Preferences, Still Up for Grabs in 2024 — Jill Stein Leads Harris (Among Muslim Voters) in 3 Swing States! fightbackbetter.com The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released additional results from…
(2024-09-15). 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.
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(2024-09-15). Rising Fears in Balochistan: Another Youth Reportedly Forcibly Disappeared. devdiscourse.com Amid the increasingly dire human rights situation in Balochistan, another youth has reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces in Gwadar. The Balochistan Post reported that Zubair Baloch, son of Umar, was allegedly detained from the Dasht Dhor Kundag area and taken to an undisclosed location, with his whereabouts still unknown.
(2024-09-15). 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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(2024-09-15). 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, (…) | – |
(2024-09-15). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com
(2024-09-15). Tuesday 9/24: Webinar: Climate justice in a militarized world. indybay.org Online | afsc.org/events/climate-justice-militarized-world…
(2024-09-15). The Social Justice Crisis Impacting Low-income California Whistleblowers. indybay.org Lack of access to legal representation for low-income California whistleblowers combined with extreme dysfunction/regulatory capture of government agencies actively discourages workers from speaking up about legal or ethical violations or filing complaints while enabling businesses to avoid compliance.
(2024-09-15). Mexico's Obrador set to enact divisive judicial reforms: What happens next? aljazeera.com Mexico is poised to implement controversial judicial reforms that have divided both the country and its justice system.
(2024-09-15). Shocking, Disturbing: Outbursts as Chandrachud invites Modi for puja. ummid.com Senior Supreme Court Lawyers and leaders of different opposition parties Thursday accused Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud of violating Code of Conduct for Judges after he invited PM Modi to participate in puja.
(2024-09-15). Houthis Fire Missile At Tel Aviv, Central Israel Amid Gaza War; IDF's Famed Iron Dome Fails Again. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel, targeting Tel Aviv on September 15. The Israeli defence forces said that the Arrow air defence system shot the missile down, but pieces of shrapnel fell near Gezer and other areas, resulting in damage to property. Meanwhile, nine people were lightly wounded while running to safe rooms following the sirens.
(2024-09-15). Israeli protesters call on Netanyahu to secure Gaza hostage deal. newarab.com 
Thousands of people again took to the streets of Israel's main cities on Saturday in a bid to increase pressure on the government to secure the release of Of 251
(2024-09-15). Hezbollah Warns Israel As Netanyahu Mulls War Against Iran-backed Group; 'Prepare To Deal With…'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, warned Israel against waging a war on the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon. Qassem said another potential war by Israel would cause "large losses" on the other side. He said, "If they think such a war would allow the 100,000 displaced people to return home… we issue this warning: prepare to deal with hundreds of thousands more displaced." The warning came as Netanyahu reportedly warned security chiefs during a strategic discussion on Thursday that Israel was facing a "large-scale confrontation" with Hezbollah.
(2024-09-15). Israeli Forces Kill 34 More Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israel's assault on Gaza killed another 34 Palestinians in the previous 24-hour period, and 96 others were wounded. "Israeli forces killed 34 people and injured 96 others in three 'massacres' of families in the last 24 hours," the ministry said, according to Turkey's Anadolu Agency. "Many people …
(2024-09-15). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-15). Netanyahu dragging Israel into endless war: Oppostion leader. presstv.ir An Israeli opposition leader urges people to stage daily protests until Benjamin Netanyahu is toppled.
(2024-09-15). OIC censures deliberate Israeli targeting of Gazans in UNRWA schools. presstv.ir The OIC strongly condemns the deliberate Israeli targeting of displaced people at schools affiliated with the UN Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA, in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-15). Turkey buries activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi as Gaza war continues. newarab.com 
At least 18 people have been killed in Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Gaza City on Saturday morning and killed the family members, who included women and children. | "We have recovered the bodies of 11 martyrs, including four children and three women, after an Israeli air strike hit the house of the Bustan family…
(2024-09-15). Tucker Carlson represents the worst danger to the Jewish people. His biggest Israeli fan doesn't care. haaretz.com If podcast and YouTube pundit Gadi Taub had one grain of integrity, he would condemn fascist populists of Carlson's ilk, people who incite antisemitism…
(2024-09-15). Roadside explosions in Somali capital Mogadishu kill 5. newarab.com 
An explosive device had been planted at a spot in a street where many young people had gathered to take photos, Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, district commissioner of Mogadishu's Kahda district, told reporters. | "I saw several people lying on the street minutes after the first explosion, and when rescuers came to assist, another blast happeneed, causing most of the casualties," witness Abdisamad Osman told The Associated…
(2024-09-15). US Imposes New Imperial Sanctions Against Venezuelan Officials. popularresistance.org The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), belonging to the US Department of the Treasury, has imposed new set of unlawful sanctions against Venezuela. | The new sanctions, announced by a US Treasury press release published this Thursday, September 12, target 16 officials from different public branches and the military for supporting the sovereign and democratic will of the Venezuelan people in the last presidential elections on July 28 and refusing to follow the latest US-led imperial coup plot aiming at ousting President Nicolás Maduro. | According to the statement, the new sanctions against Venezuela include…
(2024-09-15). Trade Unions Find Their Place In Global Peace Efforts At ManiFiesta 2024. popularresistance.org At ManiFiesta 2024, the trade union square was buzzing with activity for two full days. Belgian labor activists preparing for a demonstration on September 16 to protest job cuts at Audi's Brussels factory shared the space with union members from across Europe—Dutch, Italian, German, and French activists all exchanging struggles and strategies. Under the tents, the General Federation of Belgian Labour (ABVV-FGTB) and the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (ACV-CSC), alongside the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), discussed campaigns to defend workers' rights.
(2024-09-15). Boeing Machinists Strike. popularresistance.org Third-shift workers walked out of Boeing's giant factories at Renton and Everett, Washington, as their contract expired early Friday morning, blasting music and airhorns, shooting off fireworks, and waving hand-made signs. They immediately formed picket lines and began setting up homemade burn barrels with "IAM" carved in the side. | "People are really excited to strike," said Ky Carlson, a third-shift assembler who walked out at midnight and was picketing the Everett plant at 3 am. She said they were aiming for what the union demanded at the beginning of negotiations, 40 percent raises and restoration of the pen…
(2024-09-15). Young People Will Save The World; We're The Last Generation That Can. popularresistance.org The past 20 years have been critical in the fight for bold and sustainable climate solutions. The next five years will be even more vital — and young people like me are fighting hard to make sure our leaders get it right. | Research shows we have about five years left to avert global warming beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius, the tipping point when even more severe climate disruptions could exacerbate hunger, conflict and drought worldwide. | Climate change — long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil — impacts our livelihoods an…
(2024-09-15). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-15). (W.E. Talk) Former Ethiopian Minister: Chinese people always stand with African people. ecns.cn
(2024-09-15). Comicomment: U.S. Monroe Doctrine a blight on Latin America. ecns.cn In today's world, peace and development prevail, and the drive to democratize international relations is unstoppable. U.S. hegemonic actions violate the U.N. Charter and basic international norms, while facing increasing resistance from the people of Latin America and Caribbean countries.
(2024-09-15). China follows and monitors German vessels passing through Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army mobilized its air and naval forces to monitor two German warships as they passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the command's spokesman said.
(2024-09-15). Generation Z in China turns to stones as trendy new pets. ecns.cn The latest pet craze sweeping the younger generation in China is different from what people expected, as stones become the beloved companions of the Generation Z.
(2024-09-15). Xi urges continuous efforts to run people's congresses to good effect as political system's 70th anniversary celebrated. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized continuous efforts to uphold, improve and run the system of people's congresses, the country's fundamental political system, to good effect at a meeting held on Saturday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the National People's Congress.
(2024-09-15). (W.E. Talk) Former Ethiopian Minister: Chinese people always stand with African people. ecns.cn The Global South is collaborating to embrace modernization, and in this process, China has taken on a pioneering role, said Solomon Tesfaye Telila, former Minister of Cooperation in Ethiopian Embassy in China. Ye Hailin, dean of China-Africa Institute, also expressed his belief that the cooperation between China and Africa has set an example for other countries in the Global South to follow.
(2024-09-15). Xi urges running people's congresses to good effect as political system's 70th anniversary celebrated. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized continuous efforts to uphold, improve and run the system of people's congresses, China's fundamental political system, to good effect at a meeting held here on Saturday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the National People's Congress (NPC).
(2024-09-15). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-09-15). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-15). Ultimate Serial Homicidal Maniac Dick Cheney's Endorsement of Kamala Should Tell You All You Need to Know. fightbackbetter.com Most people from my generation know that Dick Cheney was architect of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. What a…
(2024-09-15). Four dead as torrential rains batter Central and Eastern Europe. aljazeera.com At least four people found dead in eastern Romania, with authorities on alert in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
(2024-09-15). Eight people die while attempting to cross English Channel to the UK. aljazeera.com About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.
(2024-09-15). Five dead as torrential rains batter Central and Eastern Europe. aljazeera.com At least five people found dead in eastern Romania, with authorities on alert in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
(2024-09-15). Eight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UK. aljazeera.com About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.
(2024-09-15). Mohatta Palace: Karachi's Struggle to Preserve Its Architectural Gem. devdiscourse.com Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase, and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn, and the sounds of construction and traffic melt away as visitors enter the grounds.
(2024-09-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-15). Understanding athletes with lymphoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One July evening, Allison Rosenthal, D.O., received a flurry of texts with exclamations like, "Yo, my doctor friend is famous!" "What is going on?" she thought. She soon learned that her patient, MLB pitcher Liam Hendriks, had just thanked her while accepting ESPN's Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2023 ESPYs, with more than 2.3 million people watching the broadcast that evening. Liam Hendriks "She is one of the main reasons that I am up here…
(2024-09-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…
(2024-09-15). 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…
(2024-09-15). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Sepsis Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he's at an increased risk for sepsis because of his age and medical history. What are the signs of sepsis to watch for now that he's returned home? ANSWER: Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of sepsis — more than the number of people who die from prostate cancer,…
(2024-09-15). Fayaz Mir: Mapping Candidate Before J&K Polls. ummid.com Mir Mohammad Fayaz fought his first elections in 2014 but lost against Bashir Ahmad Dar of Jammu & Kashmir People's Conference, and in the 2024 Parliament elections, he lost to Engineer Rashid from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat.
(2024-09-15). Israeli forces clash with settlers demanding prisoner swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Anti-regime protests have turned violent in Tel Aviv and elsewhere across the occupied territories where thousands of demonstrators were calling for the resignation of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the release of captives held in Gaza.
(2024-09-15). Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal. newarab.com 
Moscow and Kyiv swapped 103 prisoners of war each on Saturday in a deal brokered by the The Russians released in the swap were captured during Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region, Mosc…
(2024-09-15). Comoros president's knife attacker found dead in prison: prosecutor. newarab.com 
A man who attacked "He was isolated in a cell so that he could calm down yesterday after his arrest. Investigators found his lifeless body lying on the floor this morning. A doctor declared him dead," Ali Mohamed Djounaid told a press conference. | "An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of his death," he added. | Government spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada said on Saturday that 65-…
(2024-09-15). 206 Ukrainian and Russian soldiers released in prisoner exchange deal. aljazeera.com Russia and Ukraine have swapped 103 prisoners of war from each side in a deal mediated by the UAE.
(2024-09-15). Japan: The situation of female prisoners. fidh.org
(2024-09-15). After missile from Yemen hits central Israel, 40 rockets fired from Lebanon at north. haaretz.com Report: Houthis to disclose target of missile launched toward central Israel, say it should 'expect worse' as long as Gaza war continues ‚ñ IDF says 40 rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, no casualties reported ‚ñ Drone launched from Lebanon falls in northern Israeli town of Metula, no casualties reported ‚ñ Tens of thousands protest across Israel demand hostage deal ‚ñ IDF calls for evacuation of north Gaza neighborhood after rocket fired at south Israel ‚ñ Fourteen killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Palestinians report…
(2024-09-15). Protesters in Tel Aviv demand release of Gaza hostages. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives in Gaza staged a new protest in Tel Aviv, urging a deal with Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-09-15). Sunday 10/6: San Jose: One Year of Genocide! Protest March & Rally for Gaza. indybay.org San Jose City Hall Plaza | 200 E. Santa Clara St. | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-09-15). Tesla Labor Day Protest, SF Hotel Workers Strike, Heat Wave Kills Workers, UCSF on Palestine. indybay.org WorkWeek Radio covers Tesla Labor Day Protest, SF Hotel Workers Strike, Heat Wave Killing Workers & Strike Action, UCSF Students & Workers Rallying For Palestine Healthcare Workers & The AFL-CIO Ties To Racist Israeli Federation Histadrut…
(2024-09-15). Amman anger: Jordanian protesters gather at Israeli embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Protesters in Amman marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza after Friday (August 16) prayers.
(2024-09-15). Palestine Action activists in UK court for storming Israeli arms firm. presstv.ir Ten pro-Palestine activists involved in a direct action protest against a subsidiary of the Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems in the United Kingdom were due in a London court on Friday.
(2024-09-15). When will U.S. Jews speak up about Ben-Gvir's police brutality against hostage families? haaretz.com Under far-right provocateur Itamar Ben-Gvir, there has been a dangerous escalation in the police's use of violence and arrests of protesters. When will mainstream, pro-Israel Jewish groups in the Diaspora begin to speak up?
(2024-09-15). No court order given for arrest of Israeli women over hostage flyers in Likud MK's synagogue. haaretz.com Suspects can be arrested in Israel without a court order for serious crimes like murder or severe violence — none of which applied to the three women. According to their lawyer, the police 'are carrying out political arrests to repress the most legitimate protest'…
(2024-09-15). Tunisians protest against authoritarianism ahead of election. newarab.com 
(2024-09-15). UK pro-Gaza protester found not guilty over 'coconut' placard. newarab.com 
A London woman was acquitted of a racially aggravated public order offence on Friday after displaying a placard depicting former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Marieha Hussain, 37, was
(2024-09-15). Top Entertainment News: From Stolen Banksy to TIFF Protests. devdiscourse.com In recent entertainment news, Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' painting has been found, with two men charged over its theft from a London gallery. The work, depicting a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped balloon, is iconic and appears in several murals globally.
(2024-09-15). Protest Erupts in Shimla: Mosque Demolition Controversy. devdiscourse.com VHP leaders, former councillors, and panchayat chiefs were among 50 individuals booked for violence during a recent protest in Shimla, police confirmed on Sunday. The protest demanded the demolition of an illegal mosque portion in Sanjauli.
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(2024-09-15). Soldiers lightly wounded after drones from Lebanon explode in northern Israel. haaretz.com Israel mistakenly issues statement condemning unannounced ICC arrest warrants ‚ñ Netanyahu's office denies plans to replace gov't-appointed northern coordinator ‚ñ IDF probe finds three hostages killed in November likely after Israeli strike ‚ñ Forty rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, IDF says ‚ñ Netanyahu: Situation in northern border requires 'shift in the balance of powers,' Israel would 'exact price' from Houthis…
(2024-09-15). Israeli army says some 40 rockets fired from Lebanon targeted Galilee and Golan Heights in the north. haaretz.com Netanyahu: Situation in northern border requires 'shift in the balance of powers,' Israel would 'exact price' from Houthis ‚ñ IDF: Missile fired this morning from Yemen seemingly fell apart mid-air ‚ñ IDF leaflets urging southern Lebanon evacuations issued without senior command approval; probe underway ‚ñ Fire breaks out near northern Israeli moshav following rocket hit, no casualties reported…
(2024-09-15). Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel following deadly airstrikes. newarab.com 
The Lebanese group Hezbollah Hezbollah said it had destroyed an Israeli tank and bombed military bases and logistical depots in northern Israel. | On Friday one person was killed and four others, including children, were injured in an Israeli strike on the town of Al-Ahmadiya in the west of the Biqaa Valley region in Lebanon. | Israeli strikes on a building in Nabatiyeh in south Lebanon also…
(2024-09-15). Violence in Israel's Arab community is skyrocketing, thanks to the Gaza war and a government that doesn't care. haaretz.com Israel's war in Gaza has made it easier for weapons to flow to criminal organizations. While Israel prides itself on its long reach to Beirut, Damascus and Tehran, when it comes to domestic security — particularly for Arab citizens — its arm proves woefully short…
(2024-09-15). Hamas warns of 'grave consequences' after Jewish extremist group threatens Al-Aqsa Mosque in AI video. haaretz.com Jewish fundamentalist group Temple Mount Activists posted an AI-generated video to their X account showing the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound burning to the ground, threatening the status quo on the contentious site…
(2024-09-15). Nuke Weapons Tech For Missiles? Biden & Starmer Discuss 'Secret' Russia-Iran Deal Amid Tensions. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden and his UK counterpart Kier Starmer have expressed fear that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons in exchange for ballistic missiles. Biden and Starmer discussed the issue during their meeting in Washington on September 13.
(2024-09-15). WFSE Local 1488 Workers At University Of Washington Rally. popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On Tuesday, September 10, over 100 members of WFSE Local 1488 walked out ahead of their current contract expiring in a few weeks. The union, representing food service, custodial, maintenance and other workers at the University of Washington, has been bargaining since the beginning of June for a strong contract, with university administration stalling. | Workers rallied in front of the administration building on Red Square, as well as at a picket line in front of the University of Washington Medical Center. The walkouts at the University of Washington were part of a larger, coordinated walkout…
(2024-09-15). Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit? aljazeera.com Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.
(2024-09-15). Press TV, Iran: A six minute summary of Vladimir Putin's warning to NATO and its consequences. gilbertdoctorow.com For those who want a recapitulation of the warning given in St Petersburg on Thursday and its consequences in Washington on Friday, here is a six minute summary which I provided to Iran's English-language global broadcaster Press TV yesterday: |
In Sudan, a recent United Nations fact-finding mission documented "harrowing" human rights violations committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, water and power supplies. Civilians have also been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention and gruesome sexual violence. Over 20,000 people have been killed and 13 million displaced over the past 16 months. The war has also destroyed the country's healthcare system and caused an outbreak of diseases like cholera, malaria and dengue. Sky News correspo…
Baloch human rights and political activist Aomar Karim brought attention to the ongoing issues in Balochistan during his participation in the "Solidarity with Ukraine" and Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in London. | In his address, Aomar Karim outlined the campaign's objective: to inform UK lawmakers and activists about the critical situation in Balochistan and to urge them to advocate for the cessation of human rights abuses by Pakistan. | He emphasised the need for these influential figures to amplify their voices on Balochistan's plight and to pressure the Pakistani government to address the human right…
A federal jury in Florida has found members of the pan-Africanist group African People's Socialist Party guilty of conspiring with the Russian government to "sow discord" and "interfere" in U.S. elections. They face up to five years in federal prison. In a major victory for the activists, however, the jury acquitted them of the more serious charge of acting as foreign agents. "The trial of the Uhuru Three is proving to be one of the most important First Amendment cases thus far in the 21st century," says attorney Jenipher Jones, who is on the legal support committee for d…
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…
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…
Rescue workers help a stranded woman from a flooded area at the border town of Mae Sai, following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand on September 12, 2024. — ReutersHANOI: Millions of people across Southeast Asia struggled Thursday with flooded…
As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their …
Children of the 80s and 90s can now rejoice that there is a Transformers movie that dives back into the heart of what made the early iterations of the Autobots inspiring and exciting to watch. Sure, it may have started—and continues—as a way for the companies Hasbro and Takara Tomy to sell toys. Still, it …
People's World offers you this Sudoku puzzle as we head into election season. Instead of the numbers 1-9, we offer a set of nine letters, in alphabetical order: A F L O P R V W Z Fill them in and read our message. Here's a clue about a certain #2: Nothing weird about this …
The catastrophic war in Sudan continues on unabated. It intensifies with ever-worsening cruelty, resulting in thousands of innocent victims and the unprecedented movement of people desperately fleeing to save their lives. Over eleven million people have been displaced, seeking refuge in areas away from the military conflict raging in the country. Over two million of …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency announced Friday, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel traveled to Austin, Texas, to tour …
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 …
SEATTLE—By an overwhelming ratio of more than 19-to-one, 33,000 Boeing workers, Machinists members in Seattle and the Puget Sound region and in Portland, Ore., voted down a tentative four-year agreement with the big, financially troubled, plane manufacturer. Then, by an even bigger ratio, they voted to strike—a strike which immediately began at 12: 01 am on …
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…
Supporters of Leonard Peltier are calling on President Biden to grant clemency to the Indigenous leader and activist, who marked his 80th birthday behind bars on Thursday after nearly a half-century in prison for a crime he says he did not commit. The ailing Peltier, who uses a walker and has serious health conditions, including diabetes, has always maintained his innocence over the 1975 killing of two FBI agents in a shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation. His conviction was riddled with irregularities and prosecutorial misconduct, and he is considered to be the longest-serving political prisoner in the United S…
The Aysenur Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli troops after she had taken cove…
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…
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…
The Israeli version of the shooting, which the Biden administration swiftly adopted, was quickly shown by witnesses, cellphone videos and a detailed investigation by the Washington Post to be not only implausible but absolute bunk. The murder of Ay≈üenur Eygi took place at least 20 minutes after the last confrontation between Palestinian villagers and IDF troops. Ay≈üenur never threw any stones and was never within 200 yards of anyone who did. The rooftop sniper had a clear view of where Ay≈üenur was standing, talking to her friend Helen, and she couldn't be confused for a Palesti…