2024-09-29: News Headlines

Ismail Allison (2024-09-29). CAIR Calls on Biden to 'Stop Enabling Netanyahu's Madness' After Israel Levels Entire City. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Biden to "stop enabling Netanyahu's madness" after the Israeli government reportedly levelled an entire city block in Beirut, massacring an untold number of civilians, including children.

Ismail Allison (2024-09-29). CAIR Calls on Biden to 'Stop Enabling Netanyahu's Madness' After Israel Levels City Block. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Biden to "stop enabling Netanyahu's madness" after the Israeli government reportedly levelled an entire city block in Beirut, massacring an untold number of civilians, including children.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-29). Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights priorities to all member states of the United Nations General Assembly. fidh.org International organisations, including the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, seized the occasion of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to urge the Member States to priorities human rights issues in Bahrain, especially the multiple arbitrary detentions of human rights defenders.
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Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-29). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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newarab (2024-09-29). Saudi executes 198 in 2024, most in over 30 years: AFP. newarab.com The Gulf monarchy executed the third highest number of prisoners in the world after China and Iran in 2023, according to Amnesty International. | The latest tally surpassed its previous highs of 196 in 2022 and 192 in 1995, according to the London-based human rights group, which began recording the annual data in 1990. | The co…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-29). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, 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, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-09-29). Vietnam: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 27 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the Interactive Dialogue for the adoption of Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed criticism of the Vietnamese government's behavior during the current UPR and urged UN member states to press the Vietnamese government to release all political prisoners and initiate legal, institutional, and (…) | – |

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-29). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-29). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org

Margaux Hourigat (2024-09-29). A programme officer human rights and responsible investment (M/F) – Full time permanent contract. 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. You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |

newarab (2024-09-29). Egypt refuses to free jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah: sister. newarab.com Egyptian authorities have refused to release dissident Abdel Fattah, 42, was arrested on September 29, 2019. | Just over two years later, he was handed a five-year sentence for "spreading false news" by sharing a Facebook post about police brutality. | His family on Thursday urged the government of

newarab (2024-09-29). World leaders react to Israel's killing of Hassan Nasrallah. newarab.com World leaders warned of potential repercussions on Saturday after Lebanese group Hezbollah confirmed that its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah The killing of the Iran-backed group's chief has intensified fears of all-out war in the Middle East, with states across the region condemning it. | US President Joe Biden however claimed that it was "a measure of justice". | Iran | First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned Israel that Nasrallah'

UMMID (2024-09-29). Why Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Still Matters. ummid.com Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan's contribution to the path of peace and peaceful, non-violent resistance to injustice will never be forgotten.

Staff (2024-09-29). Israeli army reportedly strikes in Beirut, northeast Lebanon; Biden: 'Time for a cease-fire'. haaretz.com Report: U.S. officials say 'small-scale border movements' into Lebanon may have begun ‚ñ Sirens sound over suspected drone infiltration in Eilat | ‚ñ Reports of airstrikes on Syria-Iraq, Lebanon-Syria borders ‚ñ Hezbollah confirms longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Friday's Israeli strike in Beirut ‚ñ Deputy chief of Iran's Guards killed in the strikes alongside Nasrallah ‚ñ Biden: Nasrallah's killing a 'measure of justice,' but it's 'time for Israel to reach cease-fire deals'…

Staff (2024-09-29). IDF reportedly strikes in Beirut, Tyre, northeast Lebanon; Biden: 'Time for a cease-fire'. haaretz.com Hezbollah confirms longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Friday's Israeli strike in Beirut ‚ñ Deputy chief of Iran's Guards was killed in the strikes alongside Nasrallah ‚ñ Biden: Nasrallah's killing a 'measure of justice,' but it's 'time for Israel to reach cease-fire deals' ‚ñ Iranian leader Ali Khamenei vows revenge ‚ñ Report: Israeli intelligence learned of Nasrallah meeting hours before it took place ‚ñ Reports of airstrikes on Syria-Iraq border…

Jessica Corbett (2024-09-29). Tlaib Slams US-Funded 'Bloodbath' as Biden Calls Israel Bombing Lebanon 'Justice'. indybay.org Margaret Zaknoen DeReus, executive director at the California-based Institute for Middle East Understanding, said: "Like Biden, not a word from the VP , from the candidate of joy & freedom, about the 1,000+ Lebanese men, women and children Israel obliterated. Not a word about hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced, entire city blocks destroyed. We don't exist as human beings to this [administration]." | Responding to both statements on social media, the anti-war group CodePink said that the Biden-Harris administration "believes flattening a residential area with… bombs is 'justice.'"

Supporters of the Noguchi Museum Staff (2024-09-29). End the Keffiyeh ban at the Noguchi Museum. mondoweiss.net We call for the Noguchi Museum to immediately rescind its ban on the Palestinian keffiyeh, reverse its disciplinary measures against staff, and reaffirm its commitment to social justice, including the rights of Palestinians.

UU Justice in the Middle East (2024-09-29). Friday 10/4: Collective Liberation: A Palestinian and Israeli's journey from despair to hope. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…

maxyyjones (2024-09-29). Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Prosecutor's Opposition. scheerpost.com By Equal Justice Initiative Despite St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell's opposition, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams, 55, Tuesday for a 1998 killing that he consistently maintained he did not commit. "Marcellus Williams should be alive today," Mr. Bell said in a statement shortly after the execution. "If there is even the shadow of a doubt of …

Guest Blogger (2024-09-29). 'You Flew Here': Dem AG Suing Exxon Struggles To Defend His Own Lawsuit On Live TV. wattsupwiththat.com If Bonta flew roundtrip from Sacramento to New York City to appear at Climate Week, he would have flown approximately 5,000 miles and emitted about 2.26 metric tons of carbon dioxide, according to calculations done on Sustainable Travel.

Ed Rampell (2024-09-29). New Doc Unlocks America's Deep, Dark Anti-Democratic Secrets by Exposing Electoral College. counterpunch.org Image by Allison Saeng. | America and its origin story are full of unexamined assumptions, one of the biggest being that voters actually cast their ballots for presidential candidates. Is democracy — which comes from the Greek words for people (demos) and rule (kratos) — the USA's foundational "Big Lie"? Consider that, according to Ari Berman's new book Minority Rule, only 1.8% of the population of the 13 original states voted in George Washington's 1789 presidential election. In One Person, One Vote? director Maximina Juson goes behind the closed doors of 1787's Constitutional Convention, when Ame…

Jeremiah Kim (2024-09-29). Why Kamala Harris must be defeated. indybay.org It is up to the American people to make the 2024 election a referendum on war and peace, to prove that the endless massacres of Gaza's children cannot be permitted without consequence for those who commit the murder. | We are now arriving at a conclusion reached by James Baldwin, one of the great prophets for the Black freedom movement and a proponent of Palestinian freedom, a generation ago:…

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2024-09-29). African Nations Push For Urgent United Nations Reforms. popularresistance.org In the ongoing 79th session of the UN General Assembly, heads of state from African countries reiterated their demand for an urgent reform in global decision making and greater representation of their continent in the Security Council. | The African leaders claim that their current exclusion from the crucial decision making institutions is a legacy of colonialism and demanded urgent changes. | They underlined that highlighting their exclusion is not merely an attempt to claim representation but to gain real say in crucial decision making on issues directly affecting the African countries and their future, such as…

Robert Inlakesh, MintPress News. (2024-09-29). Israel's Bombing Campaign Backed By Media Propaganda. popularresistance.org Western corporate media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, and The New York Times, have been working overtime to justify Israel's recent assault on Lebanon, which claimed the lives of approximately 600 people in a single day. These reports have repeatedly claimed that the Israeli strikes were targeting "Hezbollah positions," an assertion that has been widely echoed without substantial scrutiny. | Israel's large-scale onslaught against civilian areas throughout Lebanon, which began on Monday, was covered by Western corporate media as "strikes on Hezbollah." | CNN's story on the first day of the assault, after around…

Sandy English, World Socialist Web Site. (2024-09-29). Thousands In New York City Protest Netanyahu. popularresistance.org Thousands of people in multiple demonstrations throughout New York City have protested the appearance of Israeli Prime Minister and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations 79th General Assembly Friday and on previous days this week. New York Police Department (NYPD) cops have provoked, hospitalized and arrested large numbers of people throughout the week. | Protests against Netanyahu took place throughout Friday in the face of a massive deployment of police at the United Nations. There were also protests at multiple campuses, including one at Columbia University. On Thursday night cops rushed a marc…

Chen Maanit (2024-09-29). Families fear hostages will be forgotten as 'all eyes' are on the north. haaretz.com 'There's no way to bring them back without a deal,' said a close friend of Hamas hostage Tzachi Idan, who fears he will be forgotten as escaltion is Israel's north brings the region one step closer to all out war. Idan turned 50 in Hamas captivity this past April…

newarab (2024-09-29). Bootleg alcohol kills six in Iran: state media. newarab.com Six people have died of alcohol poisoning in northern Iran banned the production and consumption of alcoholic beverages after the Ever since, smuggled and unregulated alcohol has proliferated on the black market, with methanol often added to drinks as a cheaper alternative to ethanol. | Official…

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza ceasefire deal to free captives. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a deal with Hamas to return the Israelis held in Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Israel bombs Lebanon for a seventh day as people forced to sleep on streets. aljazeera.com The Israeli military says it attacked dozens of targets of Hezbollah as fears grow of an all-out war.

newarab (2024-09-29). Protests across the Arab world against killing of Nasrallah. newarab.com People took to the streets Saturday night across the Arab world denouncing Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hezbollah confirmed their leader's death after the Israeli military said he had been killed in an airstrike. | In

newarab (2024-09-29). Speculation over Hezbollah leader's fate after Israeli bombing. newarab.com Israel conducted a wave of air strikes on the south of Lebanon's capital Beirut on Friday, levelling several buildings in a densely populated neighbourhood. | The The strikes were heard across the Mediterranean city, and sparked panic in the residential area. | They were by far the fiercest strikes to hit Beirut since Israel increased attacks on Lebanon this week, killing hundreds of people. | Israeli Pr…

presstv.ir (2024-09-29). 'End of an era': Netizens pay tribute to Hezbollah leader 'who fought for his people'. presstv.ir Following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah by the Israeli regime, social media has been abuzz with netizens paying glowing tributes to him.

hindustantimes (2024-09-29). Panic In Israel, IDF's 'Hezbollah Attack' Alert Even Beyond North As Rockets Start Flying | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Israel's home front command issued a fresh alert after the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. IDF on Sep 28 said that gatherings of more than 1,000 people in certain areas of the center of the country are prohibited. Israel is expecting a massive Hezbollah attack to avenge killing of its chief. Watch for more.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Worldwide protests against Israel's war on Lebanon, Gaza. aljazeera.com Thousands of people have rallied across the world, calling on Israel to end its war on Gaza and Lebanon.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). People flee Lebanon to Syria in fear of Israeli ground incursion. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera reports from Lebanon's border as hundreds cross into Syria every hour, fearing worsening Israeli attacks.

presstv.ir (2024-09-29). 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.

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-09-29). Over 41,000 people call for immediate funding for GPs to prevent appointment cuts. leftfootforward.org The campaign reminds Wes Streeting of Labour's election promise to end the "8am scramble" for GP appointments by making it easier for patients to book appointments with their preferred doctor.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US, millions without power. aljazeera.com At least 63 are killed, and over 2.6 million people go without electricity as Helene leaves a trail of destruction.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands. aljazeera.com At least nine people, including a child, have been confirmed dead and 27 rescued after shipwreck off the Spanish coast.

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill. aljazeera.com Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi: CPC leads Chinese nation in creating two miracles over past 75 years. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday that over the past 75 years the Communist Party of China (CPC) has led the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in creating the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi to pay tribute to fallen heroes ahead of 75th founding anniversary of PRC. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders will present flower baskets to fallen heroes at Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Monday morning, on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi awards national medals, honorary titles. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi addresses ceremony awarding China's highest state honors. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday addressed a ceremony held to award the highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi calls for forming mighty force to build strong China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on the Chinese people to learn from heroes and role models to form a mighty force to build a strong China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi extends congratulations to recipients of China's highest state honors. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday extended warm congratulations and high respects to recipients of China's highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi says Chinese people will never forget international friends. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Sunday the Chinese people will never forget international friends who have made prominent contributions to China's development and the friendship between Chinese and foreign peoples.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi reiterates China's commitment to safeguarding world peace, boosting common development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Sunday said Chinese people stand ready to work together with people of various countries to safeguard world peace and boost common development.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). People bid farewell to giant panda pair in Japan. ecns.cn Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Saturday before returning to China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). China holds ceremony awarding highest state honors. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi says great times call for heroes. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said great times call for heroes and foster heroes. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a ceremony conferring the country's highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). PLA organizes routing training near Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army said on Sunday morning that it conducted routine training activities near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). Xi to award national medals, honorary titles ahead of National Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will award national medals and honorary titles at a ceremony to be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 10 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-29). China Weekly (Sept. 21 ⚪ 27). ecns.cn China's central bank announced a cut in the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points for financial institutions, Shanghai bourse surge hit 4-year high, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, China will implement a visa-free policy for Denmark…

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). Xi to pay tribute to fallen heroes ahead of 75th founding anniversary of PRC. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders will present flower baskets to fallen heroes at Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Monday morning, on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). Xi awards national medals, honorary titles. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented medals to recipients of the national medals and honorary titles, the highest state honors, ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-29). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. cadtm.org

UMMID (2024-09-29). Yunus govt likely to announce Bangladesh elections next year. ummid.com Bangladesh will not have to wait for years as it happens in countries where popular people's revolutions have ousted autocratic regimes and military dictators.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student's experience. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The W-Curve Model was first proposed in 1963 to explain adjustment to culture shock. Starting college is a culture shock for many young people. It is often the first time students are away from home for an extended period. Freshman year is known for new experiences, but it also presents various challenges. Each new college student's experience is unique. Parents should be aware of the predictable adjustment pattern to help students navigate difficult times. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get hay fever relief from fall allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Autumn is the season of change, with green leaves turning color and temperatures cooling. It's also the season of hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. So how can people with fall allergies get relief? Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, has more in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who is at risk for a brain aneurysm? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Brain aneurysms affect millions of people, with 6.7 million in the U.S. living with unruptured aneurysms. Globally, they can cause nearly 500,000 deaths annually. Dr. Chris Fox specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. He says not all brain aneurysms need to be treated immediately. However, a brain aneurysm that bursts or ruptures causes a serious medical emergency. Dr. Fox explains who may be…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-29). As blood cancer treatments evolve, so does the patient journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — Treatment for blood cancers is advancing, giving more options to people living with the disease. Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D., an oncologist and hematologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, says that physicians are identifying, monitoring and eliminating disease earlier and more deeply, thanks to targeted drug therapies and novel treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. Dr. Ailawadhi is an expert in blood cancers, particularly myeloma….

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-29). A Brief Mention of Noble and Beloved Companion -Mu'aawiyah Ibn Abi Sufyan. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali, may Allah preserve him, stated: Indeed this illustrious companion of the Messenger [peace and blessing of Allah be upon him] has a high station and status in the sight of the people who follow the authentic Sunnah and …

Arshad Mehmood (2024-09-29). 13 People Killed in Two Separate Incidents in Pakistan. themedialine.org

6abc digital staff (2024-09-29). N.J. woman, Pittsburgh man latest to be charged after chaotic car meetups in Philly. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A woman from New Jersey and a man from Pittsburgh are the latest people to be charged after the chaotic car meetups in Philadelphia last weekend. | Alexis Boyce, 20, from Englishtown, New Jersey, surrendered to Philly police Friday morning. | Police say her vehicle, a Dodge Challenger, was recovered. | Boyce is charged with causing/risking a catastrophe, riot, fleeing a police officer and related offenses. | Albert Woynar, 18, was arrested in his ho…

6abc digital staff (2024-09-29). Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes hosted a memorial bike ride on Saturday in her honor. | Friedes was cycling in Center City when an alleged drunk driver struck and killed her at 18th and Spruce streets on July 17.

Ali Salam (2024-09-29). Wounded Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison. imemc.org A wounded Palestinian detainee succumbed to his wounds, just two days after Israeli soldiers shot and abducted him from his home in the Al-Ein refugee camp, west of Nablus in the northern West Bank. In a statement, the Commission for Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) announced the death of the …

Not an author (2024-09-29). CA Prisons Ban Academic Work on Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, & Attica. indybay.org Book bans are a standard tool of political repression in US prisons.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-29). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org

UMMID (2024-09-29). Jhumpa Lahiri Refuses New York Museum Award Over Palestine Scarf. ummid.com Pulitzer winning author Jhumpa Lahiri refused to accept an award from New York's Noguchi Museum protesting its decision to fire three employees for wearing Keffiyeh, an emblem of Palestinian solidarity and resistance.

Judy Maltz (2024-09-29). 'What kind of Jews do we want to be?': Prominent U.S. rabbi ponders the post-October 7 future. haaretz.com In his new book, New York rabbi Elliot Cosgrove reflects on an unprecedented year. In conversation with Haaretz, he explains why he 'won't wag a finger' at young anti-Zionist Jews, and defends his 'impossible decision' not to protest against Netanyahu amidst war…

aljazeera (2024-09-29). Kashmiris protest Israel's killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. aljazeera.com Hundreds hit the streets in the Muslim-majority region, denouncing the killing of Nasrallah and Israel's war on Gaza.

edited (2024-09-29). Gaza Protesters Disrupt Chevron Headquarters. indybay.org Protesters amplify international call for a boycott of Chevron over its war profiteering in the midst of Israel's assault in Gaza and Lebanon…

Larry Holmes (2024-09-29). The 2024 elections and the danger of fascism: The working class must no longer remain at the mercy of its enemies. workers.org Mass protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. The writer is First Secretary of Workers World Party. The presidential election this year is a watershed moment for the working-class movement and for the anti-imperialist forces within it. It is time to do what has yet to . . . |

Lynda Carson (2024-09-29). Big Money is trying to privatize, and sabotage our election system and voting rights. indybay.org Protesters In Front Of The Home Of Billionaire Leonard Anthony Leo:…

some folks in Nevada county (2024-09-29). Saturday 9/28: All Out to Protest Laura Loomer. indybay.org The intersection of Brunswick and Sutton in grass valley.

noemail (2024-09-29). Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Calls for Revolution Amid Violent Protests. devdiscourse.com A day after his absence from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Rawalpindi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called for a revolution, declaring that confrontation is inevitable. Gandapur asserted, "sticks will be met with sticks, bullets will be met with bullets." He got delayed at the Burhan Interchange and later announced the protest's conclusion, asking supporters to withdraw.

Staff (2024-09-29). Activists protest escalating Mideast crisis outside UK base in Cyprus. defenddemocracy.press

Avi Scharf (2024-09-29). Satellite images show extent of Israeli strikes across Lebanon. haaretz.com For nearly a week, the Israeli Air Force has struck hundreds of targets in Lebanon's south, center and the Beqaa Valley. These structures housed cruise missiles, rockets, armaments and more…

hindustantimes (2024-09-29). On Cam: Rocket Blast In Jerusalem, Israelis Seen Fleeing In Many Towns | Hezbollah | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah continued its revenge fire on Israeli positions on Sep 28 after assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. A Hezbollah missile reportedly hit near Jerusalem, causing fire at the scene. Earlier, air raid sirens were reported in Israeli regions due to Hezbollah attacks. Watch for more.

hindustantimes (2024-09-29). Hezbollah Attacks USA's Key Arab Ally? Rocket Blast Near Israeli Neighbour's Capital | Nasrallah. hindustantimes.com USA's Arab ally and Israel's neighbouring country Jordan claimed rockets fired from South Lebanon landed on its territory on September 28 evening. The Jordanian army said a Grad rocket fell in an uninhabited desert area near Muwaqqar, a town southeast of Amman.

hindustantimes (2024-09-29). On TV, Netanyahu Praises Himself While Israelis Panic Amid Rockets, Sirens | Nasrallah | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-09-29). Rocket Sirens Across Israel, Hezbollah's Huge Attack After Confirming Nasrallah Death | Beirut | IDF. hindustantimes.com Rocket sirens were activated across Northern Israeli settlements after an IDF strike killed Nasrallah. Hezbollah chief Nasrallah was targeted by the IDF in a massive airstrike in Beirut on Sep 27. Both IDF & Hezbollah have confirmed the demise of the Hezbollah chief in the Beirut strike. Watch this video for all the details.

newarab (2024-09-29). Israel targets Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut suburb attack. newarab.com Violent explosions rocked the Haret Hreik neighbourhood in the Dahiyeh southern suburb of Ten loud explosions were heard in a wave of air raids that hit an area close to the road leading to Lebanon's only international airport in Beirut, with local media reporting that a large crater was seen on the site of the attack and that several buildings were flattened. | Footage aired on local media showed a massive column of smoke rising from the s…

Helen Buyniski (2024-09-29). VIDEO: The "Lock Step" Simulation Scenario: "A Coronavirus-like Pandemic that Becomes Trigger for Police State Controls" globalresearch.ca First published on February 5, 2020 at very outset of the Covid-19 Crisis, in-depth analysis of the Simulation of a pandemic conducted in 2010 under the auspices of the Rockefeller Foundation. | By now, those following the novel coronavirus epidemic …

Nagham Zbeedat (2024-09-29). Displaced Gazans living in battered tents fear the worst as winter nears. haaretz.com As prices for tents and waterproof materials skyrocket and conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate, Palestinians are already dreading the cold nights in the coming months, especially with blankets in short supply…

Hussein Askary, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-09-29). Why Does The US Still Control Every Penny Of Iraqi Oil Revenues? popularresistance.org In July, the Iraqi Central Bank halted all foreign transactions in Chinese Yuan, succumbing to intense pressure from the US Federal Reserve to do so. The shutdown followed a brief period during which Baghdad had allowed merchants to trade in Yuan, an initiative intended to mitigate excessive US restrictions on Iraq's access to US dollars. | While this Yuan-based trade excluded Iraq's oil exports, which remained in US dollars, Washington viewed it as a threat to its financial dominance over the Persian Gulf state. But how has the US managed to exert such total control over Iraqi financial policies? | The answer li…

newarab (2024-09-29). US to 'adjust' force posture in Middle East after Beirut strikes. newarab.com President Why it's important | Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds in recent days and have raised fears of an all-out regional war. | Washington has maintained strong military support for its ally while…

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2024-09-28: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). PLA organizes routing training near Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army said on Sunday morning that it conducted routine training activities near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). China announces visa-free policy for Danish nationals. ecns.cn China has decided to implement a visa-free policy for Danish nationals and hopes Denmark will also introduce more facilitation measures for Chinese people to visit the Nordic country, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). Xi to award national medals, honorary titles ahead of National Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will award national medals and honorary titles at a ceremony to be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 10 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-28). Renowned physicist given title of People's Scientist. ecns.cn For the past 50 years, Zhao Zhongxian, physicist and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has dedicated himself to the study of superconducting materials. Leading his team in the global superconductivity race for decades, Zhao achieved two significant milestones.

noreply (2024-09-28). This Is The Guy… smoothiex12.blogspot.com who has Ph.D in political "science" and whose record of being wrong pretty much about everything is exemplary. Yet, this cretin still continues to "influence" such useless collection of "thinkers" as Council on Foreign Relations, and, of course, his knowledge of Russia and Russian people is about the same level as my knowledge of Mandarin. As was stressed by me over the years ⚪ in the West the war and warfare are handled primarily by credentialed amateurs, including those with general ranks and we can see the result. Obviously, explaining to some US "diplomat" or political "scientist" like Fukuyama what war i…

tvbrics (2024-09-28). Ancient Rock Painting Discovery in China Reveals Insights into Nomadic Lifestyle. tvbrics.com The image is located in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the Tongtian River basin…

Ana Vračar (2024-09-27). At the UNGA, Europe has a good look in a distorting mirror. peoplesdispatch.org More than 30 European leaders are attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where they are supposedly tackling the world's most urgent crises. Their speeches, however, revealed much in common: a reluctance to break with support for Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, a lack of commitment to any real peace process for Ukraine, intentionally alienating China, and eyeing Africa's natural resources. | In his speech, European Council President

Abdul Rahman (2024-09-27). African nations push for urgent UN reforms and call the current format illegitimate. peoplesdispatch.org The demand for reform is also supported by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and countries such as China which want greater representation from the developing countries in global decision making.

hindustantimes (2024-09-27). Putin's Glide Bombs Hit Kyiv's Drone Factory; Russia 'Liberates' Two DPR Towns; U.S. Aid For Ukraine. hindustantimes.com The Russian defence ministry released a video of their forces destroying a Ukrainian drone factory in the Zaporizhzhia region on September 26. The Russian military said 250 Ukrainian drones were blown up in a glide bomb attack. The Ukrainian army also suffered a massive blow in the Donetsk Republic. Russian forces liberated the Ukrainsk settlement in the Krasnoarmeysk direction in Donetsk. The Russian defence ministry said it also captured Lesovka in the Donetsk people's republic. Servicemen of the 114th separate rifle brigade liberated the settlements of Ukrainsk and Lesovka.

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