(2024-09-02). Thursday 9/12: Stop Prop 36! Prevent Cuts to Local Safety Programs teach-in w/ ACLU. indybay.org Online via Zoom: secure.ngpvan.com/UrCacEehKECW2AgHLBA-Jw2…
(2024-09-02). Cascadia And The Global Resurgence Of Bioregional Activism. popularresistance.org One of the most encouraging recent developments has been the resurgence of bioregional thinking. About four decades ago, in the late 1970s and 1980s, there was a huge public appetite for re-imagining the economy, eco-stewardship, and lifestyles around natural bioregions, but it gradually waned with the advance of neoliberal ideology. Now bioregionalism is emerging again, with much more force and sophistication. | A great deal of vanguard leadership, then and now, has come from activists, academics, and social innovators in the Pacific Northwest. They are often associated with the term Cascadia, which is the name…
(2024-09-02). Apache Stronghold Welcomed at Martin Luther King's Alabama Church. indybay.org MONTGOMERY, Alabama ⚪ The Apache Stronghold made a stop on their Journey of Prayer to the Supreme Court in the city of Montgomery, Alabama, the birthplace of the civil rights movement and home of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first served as a full-time pastor.
(2024-09-02). Palestinian prisoner from Gaza dies in Israeli jail after negligence: Rights groups. presstv.ir Palestinian rights groups say Nasr Salem Said Ziyara, an elderly Palestinian prisoner from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, has died from medical negligence at a detention center in the central part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-09-02). Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe. aljazeera.com Taiwan People's Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.
(2024-09-02). Mongolia: Arrest Putin. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Permanent premises of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands. | © 2019 Peter Dejong/AP | Mongolia should deny entry to Russian President Vladimir Putin or arrest him if he enters the country. The Kremlin announced that Putin is planning to travel to Mongolia on September 3, 2024, following an invitation by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to attend a military anniversary event.President Putin has been wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) since March 17, 2023, when the court's judges issued arrest warrants against him and his children's righ…
(2024-09-02). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). China calls statements on Xinjiang false and interfering. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, rejected U.S. statements on human rights in Xinjiang, which she described as false and interventionist.
(2024-09-02). Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria: A presidential election in a climate of repression | After the brief 'breath of freedom' of the Hirak, the mandate of Abdelmadjid Tebboune, candidate for re-election in September, has been marked by human rights violations | | A student-led anti-government demons…
(2024-09-02). CPJ submits report on Iraq to UN's human rights review. ohchr.org
(2024-09-02). After Riots, UN Calls on UK to Tackle Systemic Racism, Colonial Legacies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People attend a rally to commemorate Windrush Day, a celebration of the contribution of the Windrush generation in Windrush Square, London, Britain June 22, 2020. | © 2020 Toby Melville/Reuters…
(2024-09-02). EU Should Support Human Rights Progress in Bangladesh. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after his arrival at the airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 8, 2024. | © 2024 Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via AP Photo | The Bangladeshi people have shown enormous courage over the past few months, paying a very high price to secure an opportunity for democratic transition and progress on human rights. The European Union should stand by their side and take concrete actions to support them.The authoritarian rule of Sheikh Hasina's government ended when she resigned and left the country, following weeks of protest. Hundreds were killed and thousan…
(2024-09-02). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). A Tribute to A.G. Noorani. ummid.com In the demise of A.G. Noorani, India has lost a great advocate of human rights today. I personally offer my humble tribute.
(2024-09-02). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-09-02). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |
(2024-09-02). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-09-02). Israeli minister again calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners. presstv.ir The notorious Israeli minister also earlier called for the execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding in the jails.
(2024-09-02). Ex-Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar facing 'slow' death in Israeli jail: Rights group. presstv.ir An international rights group warns jailed Palestinian ex-MP Khalida Jarrar is faced with a "slow and deliberate killing" in an Israeli prison.
(2024-09-02). Palestinian father from Gaza dies in Israel jail 'after torture'. newarab.com 
A Palestinian father-of-seven from The CDA and th…
(2024-09-02). Professor Danny Shaw Becomes Latest Victim Of Assault On Free Speech. popularresistance.org Professor Danny Shaw, a former Madison Square Garden heavyweight championship boxer, was detained and interrogated by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Chicago's O'Hare Airport (ORD). Professor Shaw was returning from the Free Palestine Film Festival in London. He was invited to the festival because of his being fired by New York City's John Jay College of Criminal Justice for his vocal opposition to the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza. For three hours, Chicago-based federal agents grilled Professor Shaw. Agents from the FBI's Chicago Field Office pressed Shaw about his activities at home and a…
(2024-09-02). China, Africa to work together to augment the strength of the Global South: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn At the upcoming Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China and Africa will‚enhance unity and cooperation among developing countries to augment the strength of the Global South, jointly champion international fairness and justice, and advance the peace and development of the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday.
(2024-09-02). New graduate students poised to drive innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New Mayo Clinic Ph.D. students Alani Perkin, Jordan Parks, Shanon Rego and Chelsea Powell, M.D. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed its latest class of Ph.D. candidates this month. The students — from across the country and around the world — are now beginning their training on Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The graduate school received a record 1,046 submissions last year for 45 spots in the school's eight graduate tracks….
(2024-09-02). The Unthinkable Is Happening. Genocide Is Being 'Normalized'. globalresearch.ca For almost 11 months the world has been seeing documented evidence from Gaza—in the form of videos or ground-based reports—of the most horrible killings of innocent persons including a large number of women and children. Nearly 52,000 people have been …
(2024-09-02). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Two killed in Israeli drone strike on car in south Lebanon: Health ministry. presstv.ir Lebanon's health ministry says 2 people have been killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting a car in the southern town of Naqoura.
(2024-09-02). Israeli airstrike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills at least 11 Palestinians. presstv.ir A fresh Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people kills at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza City.
(2024-09-02). Why are Israelis on strike and how did Netanyahu respond. newarab.com 
Thousands of Israelis Hundreds of people in Haifa held up traffic by protesting at a busy intersection, while services were disrupted across the country as Israeli workers attempt to force the government to agree a Gaza truce deal, which follows the discov…
(2024-09-02). 'The community is thirsty for it': Southern Israel's largest hospital gets a new LGBTQ clinic. haaretz.com When Inbar Izhak proposed opening the first gynecology clinic for the queer community in Soroka hospital, she got 'insane tailwind' from people wanting safe, informed care. For the clinic's leading doctor, Iris Shoham, the work feels spiritual: 'Like God's in the room'…
(2024-09-02). Libya people-trafficking kingpin sanctioned by UN assassinated. newarab.com 
A former head of Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as Al-Bidja, was killed Sunday in the town of Sayyad, 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of the capital
(2024-09-02). Honduran President Xiomara Castro Rejects US Interference. popularresistance.org Honduran President Xiomara Castro announced on August 28 that she ordered the suspension of the extradition agreement between her country and the United States. The move was in response to comments made by the US Ambassador to Honduras, Laura Dogu, regarding different high-ranking Honduran officials who had traveled to Venezuela. | The Honduran head of state wrote in a post, "The interference and interventionism of the United States, as well as its intention to direct the politics of Honduras through its Embassy and other representatives, is intolerable. They attack, disregard and violate with impunity the princi…
(2024-09-02). Do Civilian Review Boards Work? popularresistance.org In the years following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, states and localities across the country introduced hundreds of pieces of legislation meant to address police violence. Many of those new laws included the creation of civilian police accountability boards: civilian-led groups that receive complaints about police misconduct and have the power to advise police departments on potential consequences. | These boards were a kind of low-hanging fruit for people looking to make immediate changes to policing, says Rachel Moran, founder of the University of St. Thomas School of Law's Crimin…
(2024-09-02). Ukraine's Kursk Raid And Its Imminent Loss Of Metallurgy Industry. popularresistance.org The situation in late August 2024 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) remains critical in the key war front of the Donbass region (in former eastern Ukraine). The AFU is losing several towns and villages every day to the continued advances of the Russian army. Russia is now poised to cut off the key transportation and supply city of Pokrovsk (pre-war population of 60,000), which is located 60 km north and west of Donetsk city and 140 km east of the Dnieper River in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic. | Despite its worsening military situation in Donbass, Kiev decided in early August to withdraw some of its troo…
(2024-09-02). 1-7 October, Madrid: The Line of Resistance and Liberation — Conference, Mobilization and Public Events — Register Now! samidoun.net 
Invitation to participate in the annual conference of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement THE LINE OF RESISTANCE AND LIBERATION 1 — 7 October 2024 Madrid, Spain Register here Under the slogan "From the River to the Sea….victory for our people and our Palestinian resistance, " the Masar Badil invites you to participate in …
(2024-09-02). Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States. democracynow.org 
In 1980, historian Howard Zinn published his classic work, A People's History of the United States. The book would go on to sell over a million copies and change the way many look at history in America. We begin today's special with highlights from a production of Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States, where Zinn introduced dramatic readings from history. We hear Alfre Woodard read the words of labor activist Mother Jones and Howard's son Jeff Zinn read the words of an IWW poet and organizer Arturo Giovannitti.
(2024-09-02). Democracy Now! 2024-09-02 Monday. democracynow.org Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States; Legendary Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey: One of Her Last Interviews on Strategies for Workers to Win; "Donald Trump Is a Scab": UAW President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris & Attacks Corporate Greed | Labor Day Special Featuring Howard Zinn & Voices of a People's History of the United States; Legendary Labor Organizer Jane McAlevey: One of Her Last Interviews on Strategies for Workers to Win; "Donald Trump Is a Scab": UAW President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris & Attacks Corporate Greed…
(2024-09-02). Rule of law to bolster private sector growth. ecns.cn Chinese prosecutors have also increased efforts to take steps against people who disturb the order of the market and interfere with the development of the private sector.
(2024-09-02). Visiting China's 'last hunting tribe'. ecns.cn "Oroqen", meaning "people who live in the mountains" and "people who herd reindeer", reflects the close relation between the Oroqen people and Mother Nature.
(2024-09-02). Friday 9/6: Long Live the Spirit of Resistance! Long Live People's Park! indybay.org Sproul Plaza UC Berkeley…
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Neuland Rebellen interview with Oskar Lafontaine, former German finance minister and chairman of the SPD party. pressenza.com German tanks firing on Russians at Kursk lose again while Ukraine puts its integrity in increasing danger | War means workers killing workers and German manufacturing is paying for acts of terrorism against the German people because of Germany's weak government | Resistance to the new global war in Germany is waning, lies are dominating, double and triple standards are emerging — imagine how the German media would react if Kiev looked like Gaza? | Constantly crossing 'red lines' is a very dangerous game for the West. Putin is being incredibly prudent] | How did you perceive the attack on Kursk? What was…
(2024-09-02). The Paedeng Festival: Where Cultural Celebration Meets Taste. pressenza.com 
by: Mark B. Libio | Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Cordillera Mountains, the Ibaloi people have long celebrated their rich cultural heritage through vibrant festivals. One such celebration, the Paedeng Festival, is a unique event that showcases the Ibaloi's love for food, dance, music, and community. This article delves into the fascinating world of the Paedeng Festival, exploring its origins, traditions, and the significance it holds for the Ibaloi people. | A Gastronomic Delight | The Paedeng Festival derives its name from the "paedeng," a small fish that is native to the Agno River. This humb…
(2024-09-02). New plan for illicit crop substitution agreed in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government and former guerrillas of the extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces-People's Army (FARC-EP) agreed on a new implementation route for the National Program for the Substitution of Illicit Crops (PNIS) of the Final Peace Agreement.
(2024-09-02). Cuban Parliament celebrates start of the 2024-2025 school year. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament), Esteban Lazo, today celebrated the opening of the 2024-2025 school year in Cuba.
(2024-09-02). Syria appreciates Cuba's support to the Palestinian people. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The ambassador of the State of Palestine in Syria, Samir Al-Rifae, today expressed gratitude to the Cuban government and people for their historic and firm support to the struggle of the Palestinian people for the recovery of their legitimate rights.
(2024-09-02). Sanitation in Namibia Is a Catastrophe for Its People and Environment. counterpunch.org 
From the outskirts of cities to the most rural parts of the country, more than 1 million Namibians lack adequate access to toilets, and they are often faced with only one option: open defecation. According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF's Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) 2020 data, Namibia ranked sixth for the highest rate of open
(2024-09-02). To get people to put down their phones while driving, make it a game, Penn study suggests. whyy.org
(2024-09-02). Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit Injures Seven. devdiscourse.com Seven people were injured in a blast at an illegal firecracker unit operating in a rented house in Nagal Guru village, Jandiala. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, around 25 kilometers from Amritsar city, police reported on Monday.
(2024-09-02). 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…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can injectable weight-loss drugs improve heart health? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Injectable weight-loss medications called semaglutides are helping people with obesity by reducing appetite. But could these drugs also be the next breakthrough in keeping your heart healthy? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wegovy, a brand name of semaglutide, as a secondary prevention medication to reduce risk of serious heart problems. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/GSjhQHXVrnA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-09-02). Help for complex swallowing disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Treatment for swallowing disorders depends on the cause of the problem, making it essential to get the correct diagnosis. Jessica Gregor, a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, says swallowing can become difficult for some people who suffer from trauma, certain medical conditions, and head and neck cancers. Mayo Clinic in Arizona operates a multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic that involves a group of specialists evaluating the patient at…
(2024-09-02). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…
(2024-09-02). Expert alert: Surgical approaches being studied to restore function after stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Stroke affects 15 million people worldwide every year, with most stroke-related surgery occurring during the patient's acute phase. An estimated half of those people will live with permanent or chronic disability. Researchers continue to study ways that may help patients regain function later, says Chris Fox M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. An ischemic stroke,…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…
(2024-09-02). Managing plugged ducts, mastitis when breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed or given only breast milk only for the first six months of life. The group also recommends that continuing breastfeeding as solid foods are introduced, up to and beyond the child's first year or as long as the mother and child desire. Many people desire to exclusively breastfeed their child for six months and plan to continue to breastfeed for one year or more. Breast pain is…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season for people ages 6 months and older. These updated vaccines are designed to better protect against recently circulating variants, helping to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. "It appears that this virus is going to continue to change as immunity in the population wanes, either after vaccination…
(2024-09-02). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-02). Quran Verses, Urdu Couplets and Malegaon, SP Sunil Kadasne's farewell speech wins hearts. ummid.com Recitation of Surah Al Fatiha, perfect embedment of Urdu couplets, and an extraordinary acknowledgment of love and affection of the people of Malegaon, Superintendent of Police Sunil Kadasne's farewell speech is winning hearts across the social and community spectrum.
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi: Modi govt giving free hand to those attacking Muslims. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of giving free hand to the miscreants involved in mob lynching and those attacking Muslims and people from other minority communities in different parts of India.
(2024-09-02). Israeli forces continue devastating assault on West Bank's Jenin. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers stormed the village of Deir Abu Deif, east of Jenin, early Monday and detained two young men. Another man from the town of Yamoun and former prisoner Yahya Al-Zubaidi were also detained. | Two Palestinians were killed on Sunday near the city…
(2024-09-02). October 4-13 — RESISTING GENOCIDE: Week of Action — Boycott for Palestinian Liberation. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is an endorser and participant in this call. We urge all organizations to join in the week of action by endorsing the call and organizing actions and events — a day within the week will be specifically dedicated to the liberation of Palestinian prisoners! INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF ACTION OCTOBER 4-13, …
(2024-09-02). Russian journalist Sergey Mikhaylov sentenced to 8 years in prison. bbc.com
(2024-09-02). Israel shuts down as general strike calls for deal with Hamas. middleeasteye.net 
Israel shuts down as general strike calls for deal with Hamas | National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he will do everything possible to stop a ceasefire and captives deal from being reached | | A woman protester is manhandled by an Israeli police officer as thousands rally against the…
(2024-09-02). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians after assaulting and wounding one of them near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said several military jeeps invaded Al-Biereh city, stormed and searched homes in the Al-Baloa neighborhood, and abducted a Palestinian, Osama Gharib Al-Jamzawi, 45, leading to protests. They added that …
(2024-09-02). Tulane University in New Orleans upholds suspension of anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org Tulane University doubles down on vindictive suspension of student anti-genocide protesters who participated in an encampment last spring.
(2024-09-02). General strike in Tel Aviv, other cities amid anger over failed truce talks. presstv.ir A general strike is underway across the Israeli-occupied territories, where protesters are demanding a deal that would free captives being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-02). Israelis erupt in protest to demand Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Anger rises against PM Netanyahu as protesters call on him to work harder to secure the return of captives held in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Protesters flood streets in Tel Aviv after 6 captives found dead. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of protesters have flooded the streets of Tel Aviv and the occupied city of al-Quds to demand a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Protesters flood streets in Israel after 6 captives found dead. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of protesters have flooded the streets of Tel Aviv and the occupied city of al-Quds to demand a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives held in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). An Arms Embargo on Israel is Not a Radical Idea — It's the Law. scheerpost.com 
A protester holding up a sign calling for an arms embargo on Israel. (photo: social media) | By Yoana Tchoukleva / As Israel launches its
(2024-09-02). Israeli police use stun grenades, skunk water on protesters. newarab.com 
The mass protests and a general strike in Israel were triggered a day after Israel announced the Israeli army retrieved the bodies of Activists, including families of the…
(2024-09-02). What are Israel's protests and general strike about — and how big are they? aljazeera.com The largest since the start of the war, protests underscore the anger against PM Netanyahu over captive deaths in Gaza.
(2024-09-02). Israel Paralyzed by General Strike and Protests Over Hostage Deaths. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-02). Thousands attend funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israeli-American hostage murdered by Hamas. haaretz.com General strike across Israel begins, hours after hundreds of thousands took to the streets in protest ‚ñ 25 remain in custody following Tel Aviv protest ‚ñ Austin to Gallant: Hamas leaders must be held accountable ‚ñ Biden, Harris to meet negotiating team, White House says ‚ñ Over a thousand attend NYC vigil for six hostages murdered by Hamas…
(2024-09-02). Israel's blood-soaked cabinet won't stop unless Sunday's powerful protests continue. haaretz.com Much like the hours following October 7, it is increasingly clear that Netanyahu is completely dysfunctional, and that his personal and political survival is a thousand times more important than the lives of the hostages.
(2024-09-02). Thai opposition party turns to right after being anti-democratically dissolved. wsws.org The party's refusal of call protests and rallies to defend basic democratic rights reflects its fear that the opposition could spiral out of control, draw in the working class and threaten bourgeois rule.
(2024-09-02). Arua City taken to court for failure to issue Barifa forest permit. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha County Member of Parliament Denis Oguzu Lee has dragged Arua City to court for refusing to issue a development permit for a proposed ecotourism and recreational centre at Arua Central Forest Reserve locally known as Barifa. In April 2019, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) awarded Oguzu a 10-acre …
(2024-09-02). Huelga general en Israel: Sindicato convoca paro en protesta contra el gobierno de Netanyahu. cubadebate.cu Tras la recuperación de los cuerpos de seis rehenes secuestrados, la principal central sindical de Israel, Histadrut, ha convocado hoy a una huelga general en apoyo a las negociaciones para liberar a los prisioneros retenidos en la Franja de Gaza y en protesta contra el gobierno de Benjamín Netanyahu. No se ha especificado la duración de la huelga.
(2024-09-02). Iniciar un camino en rojo y blanco. cubadebate.cu En la última semana Nazly se ha probado el uniforme rojo vino más de cien veces. Le pide a su mamá las dos motonetas y los lazos rojos. Se pone las medias blancas a la altura de la rodilla que le regaló la tía de La Lisa, los zapatos negros de charol, de esos que ya no se venden y que tío Alberto sacó debajo de la tierra, y la mochila rosa que le compró su papá desde que comenzaron las vacaciones.
(2024-09-02). US to present Israel with Gaza ceasefire deal ultimatum: report. newarab.com 
ceasefire deal for Gaza, The Washington Post has reported, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure to agree a truce that would bring Israeli captives home. | A senior US official said that Washington is in discussions with their Egyptian and Qatari counterparts about a proposed deal to be presented to Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the coming weeks. | They added that if both sides fail to accept the proposal, it could signal the end of the US-led negotiations. | US President Joe Biden<...
(2024-09-01). Movement to remove Barclays from football gains momentum. leftfootforward.org 'Football is supposed to be based on values of fairness and equality — a bank enabling grave human rights abuses has no place in the beautiful game.'
(2024-09-01). North Korean Olympian Selfies Spotlight Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon, right, takes a selfie with other table tennis Olympians, including North Korea's Ri Jong Sik, left, and Kim Kum, second left, during the medal ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, July 30, 2024. | © 2024 Petros Giannakouris/AP Photo…
(2024-09-01). Normalization of genocide in Gaza and where to look for change. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders August 29, 2024 This article is based on a talk on a webinar of the Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain, titled: "Gaza Genocide: Escalating Tragedy and the Role of Normalization in Fueling the Suffering," held on Aug.26. Flounders spoke on behalf of the International Action Center. New York, Oct. 9, 2023. The "Normalization of Genocide" is not an oversight. It is not just ignoring this horrendous and daily "Crime Against Humanity" in Gaza today. It is a systematic U.S., British and European Union policy of conscious erasure of practically all discussion and information of this crime. I…
(2024-09-01). Strike Two: SJP Rutgers- New Brunswick suspended (again). mondoweiss.net 
Rutgers University has suspended the New Brunswick SJP chapter for the entire upcoming academic year. We recognize this as an act of repression and anti-Palestinian racism, and therefore refuse to adhere to the guidelines of the suspension.
(2024-09-01). How cartoonist Naji al-Ali told the story of Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
In reprinting "A Child in Palestine: The Cartoons of Naji al-Ali," Verso Books introduces al-Ali and his most famous creation, "Handala," to a new generation fighting for justice in Palestine.
(2024-09-01). Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind criticizes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Anti-Muslim remarks, demands immediate action. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President, Maulana Mahmood Madani, has expressed concern over the recent anti-Muslim remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Maulana Madani stated that these comments are not only inappropriate but also betray constitutional and moral principles. In a written letter to the Chief Justice of India, the Union …
(2024-09-01). Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging 'Bulldozer Justice' in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear two urgent pleas challenging the practice of demolishing homes and shops of individuals accused in criminal cases as a form of extra-legal punishment. The pleas were filed by Rashid Khan from Rajasthan and Mohammad Hussain from Madhya Pradesh and will be reviewed by …
(2024-09-01). Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind criticizes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Anti-Muslim remarks, demands immediate action. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President, Maulana Mahmood Madani, has expressed concern over the recent anti-Muslim remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Maulana Madani stated that these comments are not only inappropriate but also betray constitutional and moral principles. In a written letter to the Chief Justice of India, the Union …
(2024-09-01). Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging 'Bulldozer Justice' in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Friday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear two urgent pleas challenging the practice of demolishing homes and shops of individuals accused in criminal cases as a form of extra-legal punishment. The pleas were filed by Rashid Khan from Rajasthan and Mohammad Hussain from Madhya Pradesh and will be reviewed by …
(2024-09-01). Moms for Liberty fully embraces Trump and widens role in national politics. whyy.org In her welcoming remarks at Moms for Liberty's annual gathering in the nation's capital on Friday, the group's co-founder, Tiffany Justice, urged members to "fight like a mother" against the Democratic presidential ticket. | Later that evening, after she had interviewed Republican nominee The weekend's gathering, drawing parent activists from across the country, has showcase…
(2024-09-01). GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in battleground states. whyy.org Italo Medelius was leading a volunteer drive to put Though Medelius, co-chairman of West's "Justice for All Party," welcomed the assistance, the offer would complicate his life, provoking threats and drawing him into a state election board investigation of the motivations, backgrounds and suspect tactics of his new allies. | His is not an isolated case. | Across the country, a network of Republican political operati…
(2024-09-01). UK's Arrest of Founder of Pro-Palestine Network Sparks Outcry. orinocotribune.com The UK police have arrested the co-founder of a pro-Palestine protest network, along with several other activists, in what is viewed as a heavy-handed crackdown on anti-Israel voices across the country. | Richard Barnard, the co-founder of Palestine Action, was arrested over accusations of violating Britain's Terrorism Act after a series of speeches in support of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in the cities of Manchester and Bradford. | Barnard, who is to appear before a magistrates' court on September 18, faces purported charges including "expressing an opinion that is supportive of a proscribed organizat…
(2024-09-01). President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to China for State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the People's Republic of China this week where he will also participate at the Forum on China — Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC). | The State Visit, which comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the FOCAC Summit will take place in Beijing from 2 – 5 September 2024. | President Ramaphosa is expected to be flanked by Cabinet Ministers from portfolios including International Relations and Cooperation; Science, Technology and Innovation; Human Settlements; Small Bu…
(2024-09-01). Israel Kills 47 More Palestinians in Gaza, Recorded Death Toll Passes 40,700. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that Israeli forces killed at least 47 Palestinians in Gaza in the previous 24 hours, bringing the recorded death toll to 40,738. "Israeli forces killed 47 people and injured 94 others in three 'massacres' of families in the last 24 hours," the ministry said, according to Turkey's Anadolu Agency. "Many …
(2024-09-01). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel: The Venezuelan People Voted With Full Awareness and in Favor of Dignity. orinocotribune.com Address by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the XI Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) / held virtually on August 26, 2024 | Dear President and brother Nicolás Maduro; | Dear brothers and sisters; | Dear representatives of the nations that make up our Alliance; | Dear Jorge Arreaza, Executive Secretary of ALBA-TCP; | And brothers and sisters from all of Our America: | First, on behalf of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, of the Party, the Government and the people of Cuba,…
(2024-09-01). President Maduro Fully Supports President of Honduras Amid US Interventionist Actions. orinocotribune.com The President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro expressed his "absolute support" for his Honduran counterpart, Xiomara Castro, who he said is the victim of a "cruel and excessive attack" by the United States after she terminated the US-Honduras extradition treaty. | "On behalf of all the people of Venezuela, I express my absolute support for the president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, who is the victim of a cruel and excessive attack by those who have sowed terror in our America, promoted coups d'état, and created alliances and protection mechanisms for criminal and fascist groups that today try to threaten our democrac…
(2024-09-01). Muslim migrant worker 'lynched to death' by cow vigilantes in Haryana; seven arrested. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal, Sabir Malik, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a cow vigilante group in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on August 27, over suspicion that he had consumed beef. Police have arrested seven people, including two minors, in connection with the incident. According to …
(2024-09-01). Shimla: Hundreds protest against 'illegal' construction of mosque. muslimmirror.com Shimla : Hundreds of people gathered at Sanjauli, a suburb of Shimla, on Sunday and protested against "illegal" construction of a mosque and an attack on a trader in Malyana area of the city. The protesters demanded demolition of the structure and registration of a case of attempt to murder against those who attacked the …
(2024-09-01). Muslim migrant worker 'lynched to death' by cow vigilantes in Haryana; seven arrested. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff A Muslim migrant worker from West Bengal, Sabir Malik, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a cow vigilante group in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district on August 27, over suspicion that he had consumed beef. Police have arrested seven people, including two minors, in connection with the incident. According to …
(2024-09-01). Shimla: Hundreds protest against 'illegal' construction of mosque. muslimmirror.com Shimla : Hundreds of people gathered at Sanjauli, a suburb of Shimla, on Sunday and protested against "illegal" construction of a mosque and an attack on a trader in Malyana area of the city. The protesters demanded demolition of the structure and registration of a case of attempt to murder against those who attacked the …
(2024-09-01). I Remember Their Gloating… smoothiex12.blogspot.com barely hidden excitement and incessant attacks on… "Putin's regime". This is everything you need to know about human trash of the Western media. I also recall how normal people in America reacted, and how that year on September 4th (the start of school) all our town's police was in force ⚪ everywhere around schools there was a massive police presence ⚪ normal reaction, of normal people to what happened in Beslan.
(2024-09-01). Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Can the US central bank control inflation? Or does it want to inflate asset bubbles for the rich? Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Fed monetary policy and its implications for working people.
(2024-09-01). Mexico's AMLO defends legacy in final state-of-the-nation speech. aljazeera.com Mexican president says judicial reform plan to elect judges would ensure that courts are 'at the service of the people'.
(2024-09-01). The NHS hasn't got an 'immigration' problem — it's got a privatisation one. thecanary.co I spend a lot of time online speaking to people about the NHS, and about UK politics in general. I receive a lot of messages from both NHS patients and staff explaining their experiences within the system, and they'll often also tell me why they think the problems exist in the first place. This serves […] | By
(2024-09-01). Can an iPhone Track an Android: What You Need to Know. moguldom.com 
The idea of tracking an Android device using an iPhone might seem impossible, yet it's a task that many people face for various reasons. Whether it's about keeping an eye on a family member's safety, recovering a lost phone, or monitoring a business asset, the need for cross-platform tracking is real. However, navigating the differences …
(2024-09-01). Israeli Army Abducts 36 Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
The Israeli army abducted at least 36 Palestinians from various parts of the occupied West Bank, especially in Hebron, overnight until morning hours, Sunday. In a joint statement, the Palestinians Prisoners' Society and the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said Israeli soldiers abducted at least 110 in the occupied West Bank, especially in Hebron …
(2024-09-01). Israel: 6 Hostages, Including 1 American, Found Dead in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israel says it recovered the bodies of six hostages, including one American-Israeli, in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the hostages were murdered by Hamas, showing the Palestinian group does not want to make a ceasefire deal and prisoner swap. On Sunday, Tel Aviv reported that six hostages were found dead in Gaza. Israel claimed …
(2024-09-01). Final Straw: "Solidarity, Spirituality and Liberatory Promise on a Turtle's Back" with Ashanti Omowali Alston. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show, The Final Straw, presents a talk given by former political prisoner Ashanti Alston. Listen and Download HERE This week, we're sharing words from anarchist, author, organizer and former participant in the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army, Ashanti Omowali Alston, in the key note address at the 2024 Another…
(2024-09-01). In Contempt #44: Prison Rebellion in Idaho, Running Down the Walls, Antifascist Targeted in Indiana. itsgoingdown.org 
In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Black August The San Francisco Bay View has republished a classic introduction to Black August, and…
(2024-09-01). Anti-government protests sweep Israel as ceasefire deal stalls. middleeasteye.net 
Anti-government protests sweep Israel as ceasefire deal stalls | Hundred of thousands of Israelis take to the streets amid mounting anger at Netanyahu government over handling of captives in Gaza | | Israeli Police officers detain a protester during clashes following an anti-government rally cal…
(2024-09-01). "Stop Doing Genocide" Is The Most Reasonable Political Demand Ever. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | When Palestinians say they don't feel safe they mean they're afraid of being killed by 2000-pound bombs. When Zionists say they don't feel safe they mean they're afraid of experiencing the psychological discomfort of encountering protests against a genocide that they support. | ‚ùñ | "Stop doing genocide" is the single most reasonable political demand anyone could…
(2024-09-01). Turkey threatens to deport Palestinians protesting Gaza genocide. wsws.org The unlawful threat of deportation of Palestinian youth exposes Turkey's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-09-01). Netanyahu Hides, Cancels Event After More Hostages Found Dead? Protests Grow | Israel | Hamas | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing heat after the IDF found six bodies of hostages from a tunnel in Rafah on August 31. Netanyahu has cancelled his appearance at the opening of the academic year at the Guatemala Elementary School in Jerusalem, according to the Israeli PMO. Meanwhile, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said the hostages' deaths are the "direct result" of Netanyahu's "torpedoing" of proposed hostage deals.
(2024-09-01). Israelis protest, union calls strike after six more captives killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com Angry demonstrators stage mass protests as Israel's largest trade union calls for a general strike on Monday.
(2024-09-01). Senior Likud minister: Netanyahu will only push for Gaza deal 'when streets are burning'. haaretz.com 'It's unpleasant to admit, but Netanyahu will push for a deal only when the streets are burning,' said one senior Likud minister, adding that 'Right now, he fears Ben-Gvir and Smotrich more than he fears the families of the hostages'…
(2024-09-01). To protest Netanyahu's cruelty, should Israel's security chiefs resign? haaretz.com The heads of the IDF, Mossad and Shin Bet face a dramatic dilemma: Do they keep serving a government led by Netanyahu, a saboteur dedicated only to his own political survival, and thus be implicated in the shedding of hostages' blood?
(2024-09-01). On Cam: Netanyahu's First Reaction To IDF Finding Bodies Of 6 Hostages In Gaza Amid Israeli Protests. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement after IDF announced that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. Netanyahu, blaming Hamas for failure to reach hostage deal, said that 'he who murders hostages does not want a deal'. Watch for more.
(2024-09-01). New England Fishermen Stage Floating Protest at Vineyard Wind Site. wattsupwiththat.com The fishermen are doing the work that environmentalists used to do.
(2024-09-01). IDF & Shin Bet Assassinates Islamic Jihad's Central Gaza Commander Muhammad Qatrawi | Hamas | Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel on August 31 confirmed the death of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's central Gaza chief, Muhammad Qatrawi. Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted a joint operation to eliminate Qatrawi, who was killed in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip on August 29. IDF said that Qatrawi was involved in numerous rocket attacks on Israel from central Gaza and was responsible for many other attacks against troops and the country.
(2024-09-01). How the U.S. could have won the Venezuelan election. iacenter.org August 30, 2024 By Roger D. Harris Aug. 23, 2024 Workers World has been publishing, unedited, statements from anti-imperialist media and individuals to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. Washington's intent was not to encourage a free and fair democratic process but to delegitimize the one already in place. Post-election mass march supports President Nicolás Maduro Don't ask what business the U.S. had in backing a candidate in Venezuela's July 28 presidential election. Certainly that was not a question that th…