(2024-10-15). United Nations Troops In Lebanon Can Shoot Back At Israel. popularresistance.org After IDF troops threatened Irish U.N. peacekeepers last week Irish President Michael D. Higgins stood up to Israel and the Israelis backed down. However there were more incidents later in the week, with the Israelis injuring U.N. soldiers from Indonesia and Sri Lanka. | Neither UNIFIL nor U.N. Headquarters in New York have publicly reiterated that the peacekeepers can shoot back at the Israelis if they are attacked. | At the daily noon briefing in New York on Friday, a U.N. spokesman was only asked if the U.N. was considering withdrawing peacekeepers given the danger Israel is putting them in.
(2024-10-15). Pentagon Confirms US Troops To Operate THAAD Missile Defense In Israel. popularresistance.org The US military will send a missile defense battery and troops to operate it in Israel, the Pentagon said on 13 October, amid warnings from Iran that Washington should keep all US military forces out of Israel. | US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said in a statement. | The US is seeking to help bolster Israel's air defenses following a large-scale Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israeli airbases on 1 October. Tehran launched the ballistic missile barrage in retaliation for…
(2024-10-15). Venezuela's Attorney General: Lula & Boric Were Co-opted by the CIA. orinocotribune.com The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, pointed to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric as the "two spokesmen" of the Latin American left co-opted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). | The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office said that it has been "proven" that the Chilean president is a "CIA agent" and that "he is being followed now," according to Saab, by the Brazilian president who was also co-opted. | The prosecutor also said that the Brazilian president "is not the same. I met him in the Orinoco oil belt when I was governor of…
(2024-10-15). Mr. President, Your 'Enemies' Don't Want Escalation! scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-10-15). Montana is Not "a Product" and Government is Not "a Business" counterpunch.org 
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has boasted that "Montana is an easy product to sell" and recently referred to himself as our state's CEO. He's dead wrong on both counts. Montana is a state, not a product — and government is not a business. We have elected officials whose duty it is to serve the people
(2024-10-15). Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership. pressenza.com In a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. | Zakharova's remarks, available on the official Russian Foreign Ministry website, suggest that the U.S. is actively promoting anti-Russian sentiment in African media.She stated, "We see this as Washington's attempt to undermine the fav…
(2024-10-15). Spotlight on role of public policy evaluation as conference begins. ecns.cn Officials from China and international organizations underscored on Monday the critical role of evaluation in addressing global governance challenges, calling for enhanced international cooperation to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(2024-10-15). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term 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.
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(2024-10-15). India to procure 31 Predator drones from US defence major General Atomics under government-to-government framework: Officials. devdiscourse.com
(2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposed the soft underbelly of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…
(2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposes critical weaknesses of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…
(2024-10-15). Our favorite rogue state. indybay.org Israel's government makes no secret of the fact that it deliberately allows civilians to be killed. This does not change the German establishment's loyalty.
(2024-10-15). US-Israeli spy cell promoted normalization with Tel Aviv, gathered intel. on Yemen targets: Report. presstv.ir Report reveals how a US-Israeli spy cell tried to promote normalization of Yemen's relations with the Israeli regime and gather intelligence for Saudi airstrikes against the nation.
(2024-10-15). Iran intelligence forces arrest two terror teams in southeastern province. presstv.ir Iranian intelligence forces arrest two teams associated with a notorious terrorist group in the southeast of the country.
(2024-10-15). Hezbollah Drone Attack Causes Panic Over Iron Dome as Israel's war on UN Peacekeepers Accelerates. bylinetimes.com 
Hezbollah drone attack that managed to elude its sophisticated air defence system, striking a military base of the elite Golani Brigade in northern Fearing another such attack Israeli intelligence is trying to work out what went wrong and how to avoid future drone attacks as Hezbollah steps up its rocket volleys, launching hundreds of missiles into Israel in the last few days as the Jewish state continues to blanket bomb
(2024-10-15). Supreme Court Declines to Halt Punjab Panchayat Polls Amid Legal Disputes. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday opted not to intervene in halting the ongoing panchayat elections in Punjab, emphasizing the significant repercussions of interrupting an election process once polling has commenced. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, underscored the potential for chaos if the elections were disrupted at this stage.
(2024-10-15). 'We Lose Total Control': Clinton Continues Her Censorship Campaign on CNN, "Crack Down on Opposing Views" globalresearch.ca Hillary Clinton is continuing her global efforts to get countries, including the United States, to crackdown on opposing views. Clinton went on CNN to lament the continued resistance to censorship and to call upon Congress to limit free speech. In …
(2024-10-15). Including Two Children, Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including two children, in several parts of the Bethlehem governorate, south of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Media sources said several army vehicles invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, stormed and ransacked many homes, and abducted five Palestinians. They stated the soldiers abducted Omar …
(2024-10-15). UK, France, Italy and Germany Condemn Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers. imemc.org 
The UK, France, Germany and Italy released a joint statement condemning the multiple and ongoing Israeli attacks on United Nations Peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers are contrary to international humanitarian law. The statement did not mention the ongoing Israeli assault against civilians in Gaza and in …
(2024-10-15). Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: "Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected" icrc.org
(2024-10-15). UN Rejects Israeli Demands, Won't Withdraw Peacekeepers From Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Despite an incident Sunday in which Israeli tanks forced their way into a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon and ended up firing near the base, wounding a number of personnel, the UN has rejected Israeli calls to withdraw from the area. The UN Security Council issued a statement expressing support for the UNIFIL monitoring …
(2024-10-15). IDF intercepts two rockets from Lebanon after sirens in Haifa, across Israel's north. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Rocket alerts sound in Haifa, across northern Israel; IDF: Two rockets intercepted. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…
(2024-10-15). Estonia 45th country to join Artemis Accords. ummid.com Estonia Sunday October 13, 2024 signed the Artemis Accords becoming the 45th country to join the United States, Saudi Arabia, India and other signatories agreeing to the safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
(2024-10-15). Gaza bleeding like Hiroshima, Nagasaki: 2024 Nobel Peace winner. ummid.com In a passionate appeal to end war, Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese group which won the 2024 Nobel Peace, said Gaza today resembles Hiroshima and Nagasaki that were bombed by the United States in 1945.
(2024-10-15). Direct Job Creation in America with Steven Attewell (New Transcript!). mronline.org 
This month we are re-publishing our conversation with Steven Attewell along with a new written transcript and episode graphic. Attewell is author of the incredible book, People Must Live by Work: Direct Job Creation in America from FDR to Reagan, published in 2018 by University of Pennsylvania Press. The book examines the history of job creation programs in the United States from the Great Depression to the Humphrey-Hawkins Act of 1978.
(2024-10-15). A deadly billion-dollar grave. indybay.org If war is the "father of all things," then profit is its grandfather. For it was profit that first created the pressure on states to acquire more and more and ever more expensive weapons… From today's perspective, an end to all wars seems unlikely. What has proven to be such a good business is hard to kill…
(2024-10-15). The Badly Tarnished Nobel Peace Prize is Finally Awarded to a Group that Truly Deserves It. counterpunch.org 
Pity the Biden and Harris speechwriters tasked with composing a congratulatory comment for the head of state and the vice-head of state to offer to Toshiyuki Mimaki recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nihon Hidankyo, the organization of Hibakusha. (Hibakusha are the victims of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.)
(2024-10-15). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. icrc.org
(2024-10-15). Gun Violence Lowers Academic Achievement Especially for Black Children. counterpunch.org In early September, the United States experienced its 24th school shooting of the year. Since that incident at Apalachee High School in Georgia, there have been several additional school shootings. Gun violence in schools has increased in recent years (Figure 1), but sadly that is only a small slice of the gun violence that children
(2024-10-15). How We the People Conduct Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
"I love working the polls!" a friend told me recently. "It strengthens my trust in the whole process. And it's fun getting to help eligible voters flex their civic muscles." I think about my friend's experience as I hear stories about mistrust in our elections. National and state laws set some guardrails for our elections,
(2024-10-15). Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: "Claim Denied" counterpunch.org 
Do you know that you're in good hands with Allstate? Or how about State Farm? Do you know that, like a good neighbor, State Farm is there? Of course you do. Insurance companies have been blasting slogans like these at us for years now. In 2022 alone, Allstate spent $617 million on advertising. State Farm spent an even more whopping $1.05 billion.
(2024-10-15). 1,296 families receive new housing under Brazilian My Home, My Life programme. tvbrics.com 
It is one of the main directions of the state housing policy…
(2024-10-15). Indian economy expects US$450 billion through 5G by 2040. tvbrics.com 
The 5G network already covers all 36 states in India…
(2024-10-15). The Present Crisis and the Future's Promise: A Call for Transformation. pressenza.com In this accelerated world, events unfold rapidly, often leaving us confused. We are in a moment of deep crisis, where our belief systems and understanding of the world are out of sync with human development and aspirations. | What is your state of mind? Are you looking to the past, trying to revive old ideas? Are you stuck in the present, swimming in turbulent waters? | The past occupies its own space, with its own rules—a place where beliefs and practices that no longer exist reside but still continue to weigh heavily on us. We often define ourselves — and others — by our past. By what we have…
(2024-10-15). Abortion Is A Fundamental Human Rights Issue. pressenza.com The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise with impunity, in consultation with her doctor only, who acts based on his/her professional ethics and responsibility. The right to abortion, or, as Vice President Harris put it in her debate with Donald Trump, "a woman's right to make decisions about her own body," is an unquestionable human right and may be the most critical issue discussed in the 2024 election camp…
(2024-10-15). Pezeshkian: No need for outsiders, regional states can ensure own security. presstv.ir The Iranian president underscored the significance of observing territorial integrity of all states.
(2024-10-15). US, Israeli officials hold daily meetings at base hosting notorious torture prison: Report. presstv.ir Report says American and Israeli officials have been holding daily meetings at an Israeli military base that hosts a notorious prison set up for torturing Palestinians.
(2024-10-15). Harris slams Trump in Pennsylvania as US election race heats up. aljazeera.com Harris says second Trump term would be 'dangerous' as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.
(2024-10-15). Stabilizing growth tops national agenda. ecns.cn Securing stable economic growth while maintaining fiscal viability lies at the core of China's pursuit of national security amid intensified external uncertainties and a lingering real estate downturn.
(2024-10-15). Egypt unveils new $14m plan to protect the Red Sea's coral reefs. newarab.com 
Egypt has recently In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the United States Agenc…
(2024-10-15). UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel. newarab.com 
Britain has imposed sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations after The sanctions target senior figures in Iran's army, air force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development. | "Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East," British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. | "Following its ballistic missile att…
(2024-10-15). UN experts alarmed by treatment of migrants in Tunisia. newarab.com 
Migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims face alarming treatment in Tunisia, United Nations experts warned Monday. | They said human rights violations were taking place during rescue operations at sea, as people try to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, and in transfers to border areas with neighbouring Algeria and Libya. | "We have received shocking reports detailing dangerous manoeuvres when intercepting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at sea; physical violence, including beatings, threats of use of firearms; removal of engines and fuel; and capsizing of boats," the experts said in a statement.
(2024-10-15). Iran says 'no grounds' for indirect talks with US. newarab.com 
Iran said Monday it currently sees "no grounds" for its indirect talks with the United States via intermediary Oman, citing the crisis in the Middle East. | In June, Tehran said it had engaged in indirect talks with Washington via Muscat, despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations. | US news website Axios reported at the time that officials from Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman "on how to avoid escalating regional attacks". | On Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the Gulf sultanate as part of a regional tour in which he met allies and Middle East powers a…
(2024-10-15). Florida bans sale of lab-grown "meat" expose-news.com In May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a legislative package that included a ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, making Florida the only state in the US where cultivated meat cannot …
(2024-10-15). DWP report reveals shocking reality of benefit claimants' lives — not that Starmer will act. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Tories sat on its own report showing that two thirds of indebted benefit claimants have gone without food. But the Labour Party government is now doing nothing about it, with Keir Starmer previously condemning benefits as "handouts from the state" that lack "dignity". Startling hypocrisy from […] | By
(2024-10-15). Thanks, CBS News, For Presenting the Truth About When the Deadliest Hurricanes in U.S. History Occurred. wattsupwiththat.com Every deadly storm is a tragedy, and it is just as much of a mistake to downplay the danger and damage from tropical cyclones as it is to hype them up and try to connect them to climate change. In this instance, CBS gave a simple, factual account detailing the somber history of severe hurricane landfalls in the United States and its territories. Bravo, CBS. See if you can follow this up by sticking the facts about severe weather in the future.
(2024-10-15). More schools than ever are serving vegan meals in California. Here's how they did it. grist.org 
Three years ago, Erin Primer had an idea for a new summer program for her school district: She wanted students to learn about where their food comes from. Primer, who has worked in student nutrition within California's public school system for 10 years, applied for grant funding from the state to kick off the curriculum, and got it. Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn. "Many kids didn't know that corn grew in a really tall plant," said Primer. "They didn't know that it had a husk." | The curriculum, focused on bringing the farm i…
(2024-10-15). Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint. scmp.com Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.
(2024-10-15). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-15). Nasa launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter's moon Europa can host life. scmp.com Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will take 5-1/2 years to reach Europa; blasted off from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
(2024-10-15). Nasa spacecraft blasts off for Jupiter's moon Europa in search of life. scmp.com After a journey of nearly 3 billion kilometres, Europa Clipper is expected to arrive in Jupiter's orbit in 2030.
(2024-10-15). Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits. scmp.com The US music mogul is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor.
(2024-10-15). Harris attacks Trump for his 'enemy from within' comments at Pennsylvania rally. scmp.com Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to America's democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.
(2024-10-15). DEFENCE TEAM: None of the prosecution witnesses placed Lugoloobi at the scene of crime. independent.co.ug 
Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to acquit him. The submissions were …
(2024-10-15). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-15). Acting US labour secretary Julie Su intervenes in Boeing machinists strike. scmp.com Top US labour official met with leaders of Boeing and striking union workers as month-long stoppage takes toll on planemaker.
(2024-10-14). Multiple Travel Advisories: Lane Closure Planned for Interstate 690 Eastbound and Westbound in the City of Syracuse, Lane Closure Planned for Interstate 81 Northbound. urbancny.com 
Lane Closure Planned for Interstate 690 Eastbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that Interstate 690 eastbound will be reduced to one lane between the Interstate 81 northbound on-ramp to I-690 eastbound and Exit 14 (Teall Avenue) in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, beginning Tuesday, October 15, through Wednesday, October 30, to facilitate retaining wall construction as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Lane Closures Planned for Interstate 81 Northbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County The N…
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Warning — footage is not for the faint-hearted, but the world must know Skwawkbox warns readers that what follows is horrific, but makes no apology for it. The world must be made aware and people in the UK will not be told by 'our' so-called mainstream media or government. Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David …
Exclusive MintPress access reveals the CIA's efforts to promote homosexuality and normalize relations with Israel in Yemen through a vast spy network involving blackmail and sectarian manipulation.
The message below is excerpted from an Oct. 9 statement posted on 
On Monday, Day 374 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck various parts of the starved, devastated and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. The army targeted with a missile a group of civilians at a supply center in Jabalia refugee camp, in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of …
On Sunday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinian photojournalists in the occupied Palestinian capital, Jerusalem, in the occupied West Bank. In a brief statement, the Jerusalem Governorate said that the soldiers abducted Amir Abed-Rabbo and Mohammad Sharif. It added that the soldiers stopped the two photojournalists in Jerusalem's Old City, abducted them, and took them …
Over the past few years, numerous West African states have taken steps toward greater economic and security sovereignty, often in opposition to Western (specifically French) designs on the region.
Latin America's ambivalence toward holidays to commemorate the colonizers has taken a turn since 1992. The 500-year anniversary of Columbus' arrival corresponded with yet another form of colonialism, in many Latin Americans' eyes, as a new wave of multinational corporations colluded with heads of state to tap the continent's oil, lithium, water and avocados. 
Many maritime crimes negatively impact oceanic health, such as illegal fishing or harvesting, ocean dumping, and polluting. In addition to overfishing, where necessary species are removed from the food chain, and accelerating biodiversity loss, unsustainable industrial development along coastlines has also contributed to ocean pollution. "All of these threats erode the capacity of the ocean to provide nutritious food, jobs, medicines, and pharmaceuticals as well as regulate the climate," stated a 2020 article in the journal Nature. "Women, poor people, Indigenous communities, and young people are most affected."
By In recent developments, there have been numerous statements to the effect that Israel is at war with Iran. Israel is …
This October, the smallest state in the Black Sea region, Moldova, holds presidential elections. We invited the most popular independent blogger of this country, Veaceslav Valko, to discuss the elections and the prospects for Turkish-Moldovan relations. Veaceslav, tell us about the political configuration that has developed in your country on the eve of the elections? …
A spiritual and religious leader of the Bektashi Muslim sect, Baba Mondi, who is set to become the head of a new sovereign ministate planned by Last month, Albania's prime minister Edi Rama told the UN general assembly that his government intends to create a new state within the Albanian capital, which will consist of around 0.1 square kilometres, and be a "Vatican" for the syncretic Bektashi Sufi order. | The order…