(2024-08-11). US weapon used in Gaza City school massacre that killed 100. electronicintifada.net Hamas calls Washington a "full partner" in Israel's crimes.
(2024-08-11). Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in massacre at dawn. peoplesdispatch.org The world woke at dawn on Saturday, August 10, to witness yet another horrific scene as Israeli occupation warplanes targeted Al-Tabeen school, in Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza city. The airstrike that The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) falsely claimed that the airstrike targeted a command center run by the Palestinian Resistance…
(2024-08-11). America Behind Gaza School 'Massacre'? Bombshell Claim As Around 100 Killed In Israeli Strike | Iran. hindustantimes.com Members of Axis of Resistance blast Israel and its ally U.S. over strike at Gaza school shelter. Hamas and Houthi accused U.S. of supporting Israel in "conducting crimes" in the Gaza Strip. Hamas claimed over 100 Palestinians were killed in the attack on Gaza school. Watch for more.
(2024-08-11). Gaza School Attack Highlights Israeli 'Treachery' in Ceasefire Talks: Hezbollah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement condemned an Israeli strike on a Gaza City school sheltering displaced Palestinians, saying that Israel is pursuing a genocidal war in the territory.
(2024-08-11). On Cam: Lebanon Minister's Clear Signal To Iran To Attack Israel? Big 'War Prep' Claim | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Lebanon's Minister of Environment Nasser Yassin accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "waging a regional war" in the country to "save his neck." Speaking with Sky News on August 9, Yassin said that Lebanon wouldn't "stand" the same level of aggression Gaza is facing, and Beirut has been stepping up its preparedness for more attacks from Israel. The reaction came after the IDF intensified attacks on Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon in recent weeks amid an ongoing war in Gaza.
(2024-08-11). Lebanon proposes additional LAF troops in south to restore calm. newarab.com 
The Lebanese government has circulated a detailed proposal to all its diplomatic missions abroad, outlining what it says is a plan aimed at achieving long-term stability in southern This initiative, which includes pledging to deploy more Lebanese army personnel through a new recruitment campaign into the border region, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. | This proposal marks the first time the Lebanese go…
(2024-08-11). Hezbollah Damages Key Israeli Military Base, 10 Strikes In 1 Day: Blow To IDF Before Iran Attack. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group claimed as many as 10 attacks on Israel on August 10. Hezbollah also claimed a huge attack on the Israeli military's Michael Alon base. The Iran-backed proxy group claimed that IDF's Michael Alon base is used as a 'staging ground and munitions depot'. Hezbollah said the Michael Alon attack was revenge for the killing of Hamas commander Samer al Hajj in Ein el Hilweh on August 9.
(2024-08-11). Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war. newarab.com 
Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
(2024-08-11). Club of Rome "Limits to Growth" Author Promotes Genocide of 86% of the World's Population. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-11). Ghassan Abu Sitta calls out 'axis of genocide' at UK BDS event. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Arab Ally Betrays Israel With 'Secret Plan' Of Palestinian Takeover After Snubbing Anti-Iran Pact. hindustantimes.com Egypt and Palestinian authorities are reportedly discussing a plan to take over Gaza's Rafah crossing after the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. According to Israel's Kan public broadcaster report, citing sources, Cairo is pushing PA to assume responsibility for the Rafah Crossing as the first element of a wider plan that also includes gradually taking over other strategic places in Gaza postwar.
(2024-08-11). Palestinians flee Khan Younis as new Israel attack begins. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). New Lawsuit Takes Canary Mission To Court Under Anti-Doxxing Law. popularresistance.org It seems like Canary Mission, the shadowy pro-Israel doxxing operation that has targeted pro-Palestinian voices for nearly a decade, will finally have its day in court. Last month, the Chicago chapter of the Council On American Islamic Relations (CAIR Chicago) filed a landmark federal lawsuit against the blacklisting website—it is the first time Canary Mission has been sued. | CAIR Chicago is representing Kinza Khan, a 34-year-old Pakistani woman who was doxxed after a tense encounter with Wayne Levinson, who is named alongside Canary Mission a co-defendant in the complaint. In November, Khan and her friend…
(2024-08-11). Fake Revolutions Everywhere You Look. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This happens all the time these days: people who are inextricably intertwined with establishment power structures posturing as brave revolutionaries leading a resistance against the very establishment they themselves are a part of. Elon Musk is no more a part of any "resistance" than Joe Biden or Bill Gates, but his sycophantic fanboys will mindlessly gobble this garbage up like popcorn chicken.
(2024-08-11). Netanyahu says occupied West Bank 'part of our homeland'. newarab.com 
The comments come less than a month after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful and must end. | He also expressed that he opposed the formation of a sovereig…
(2024-08-11). Archaeologists Uncover New Evidence of Earthquake That Destroyed Ancient Kourion. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Gaza Journalist Tamim Muammar killed in Israeli air strike. newarab.com 
Prominent Gaza journalist Tamim Muammar was killed along with several family members in an Israeli air strike which targeted their house in Khan Younis, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Muammar worked for Palestine Voice Radio and was mourned by other journalists and official Palestinian media outlets. | Social media was also awash with photos of Muammar and his family, with people remembering his work and contributions. | "He trained me on how to write the news at the Palestine Voice radio – the respected and intelligent journalist Tamim Muammar, was martyred after his home and his family members…
(2024-08-11). Sixty Seconds Before Midnight and a Looming War. indybay.org As world affairs continue to deteriorate with a looming war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran that will surely draw in the US, the possibility of a nuclear confrontation between both sides and or their allies combined with the war in Ukraine, have aligned to form the greatest existential threat for humankind than ever before.
(2024-08-11). Israel orders more Gaza evacuations after school shelter attack kills scores. newarab.com 
The Israeli military claimed it was attacking militants from the Hamas group who were using those areas to stage attacks and fir…
(2024-08-11). Israeli official warns time is running out for captives in Gaza. newarab.com 
A senior The senior official told Israel's Channel 12 that the captives are believed to be in serious condition and may not be able to survive much longer. | "We know that some of the hostages will not survive much longer in the conditions in which they are be…
(2024-08-11). Force Sole Way to Counter Zionism, Qalibaf Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reaffirming Iran's determination to take revenge against the Israeli regime for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf described force as the only means to stand against Zionism.
(2024-08-11). US will send aid to Israeli army unit despite abuse concerns. newarab.com 
The State Department said Friday it has opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an While the US has not publicly identified the Israeli unit, it is believed to be the The unit and some o…
(2024-08-11). War on Gaza: Ireland PM urges for review of EU-Israel agreement. newarab.com 
Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris has urged for an "urgent review" of the European Union's partnership agreement with Speaking at the Tullamore Show in Co Offaly early on Sunday, Harris urged for a Gaza ceasefire and an end to Israel's ongoing assaults on the besieged enclave. | He said the "world is standing a…
(2024-08-11). Israel orders more Gaza evacuations after deadly school strike. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). Iran Pressing for Int'l Outcry Against Israeli Attack on Gaza School. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The caretaker foreign minister of Iran highlighted Tehran's efforts at the international condemnation of the Zionist regime's recent military strike on a school in Gaza that has killed over 100 Palestinians.
(2024-08-11). Iran to carry out Ayatollah order to 'harshly punish' Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). 'Horrific Crime' — Israeli Strike on Tabaeen School Kills Over 100 Palestinians. orinocotribune.com Israeli forces targeted on Saturday the Tabaeen School in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of central Gaza City, killing more than 100 Palestinians and wounding many more, in one of the deadliest attacks witnessed in Gaza in recent weeks. | According to the Gaza government media office, the Israeli military directly targeted displaced individuals as they were performing dawn prayers, leading to a rapid increase in the number of casualties. | Eyewitnesses reported that the bombing commenced immediately after the start of the prayer. | The media office added that the sheer number of victims has overwhelmed medical personn…
(2024-08-11). Israel to Get Iran's Response, IRGC Warns. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps spokesperson cautioned the Israeli regime that it will inevitably receive Iran's retaliatory response for the assassination of the political bureau chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-11). Israel has bombed eight schools in Gaza in just 10 days. aljazeera.com Israel's strike on a school in Gaza City was the eighth time that Israel has attacked a school in August alone.
(2024-08-11). Over 100 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, world condemns. newarab.com 
Rescuers in The bombardment of Al-Tabeen school and mosque drew criticism from across the Middle East and beyond alongside calls for a
(2024-08-11). Israeli settlers hold gun to 3-year-old Palestinian girl's head. newarab.com 
Violent According to Israeli media, the Al-Jaar family were travelling to the occupied West Bank city of Nablus when they made a wrong turn into the Giva'at Ronen settlement. | Nofa, the mother, told th…
(2024-08-11). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-11). Friday 8/16: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-11). Gaza School Bombing: Israel Army's 'Building Still Standing' Defence After '100 Dead' Claims | Hamas. hindustantimes.com Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari claimed on August 10 that a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander, Ashraf Juda, was present at the compound that was struck earlier in the day. Hagari said IDF "conducted a precision strike" targeting Ashraf Juda and "according to our intelligence, no women and children were present." Meanwhile, the Gaza civil defence agency claimed that over 100 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli airstrike on al-Tabin school in al-Daraj neighbourhood. Gaza media office said that IDF used three bombs weighing 2000 pounds each in the attack.
(2024-08-11). Israeli Forces Shoot One, Abduct Three, in Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot one Palestinian and abducted three others, on Sunday morning, in the Al-Ain refugee camp, in the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Media sources said that the army invaded the camp on Sunday morning, sparking protests and resistance from local Palestinian youths, as soldiers fired live ammunition. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society …
(2024-08-11). Israeli Experts Believe Iran Carefully Weighing Its Options as Its Retaliation Stalls. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). US activist says Israeli forces shot him in West Bank. newarab.com 
A US citizen told AFP he was shot by Israeli forces and wounded in the leg during a protest Friday against settlement expansion in the Palestinian medics reported that a foreign activist was shot during the demonstration in the town of Beita, while the Israeli military said he was "accidentally injured". | Th…
(2024-08-11). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Israeli lawmaker defends settler attack on Palestinian family. newarab.com 
A far-right Lawmaker Limor Son Har-Melech, who is part of the extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, spoke about the attack during a Knesset commit…
(2024-08-11). Israeli army orders Gaza 'humanitarian zone' evacuation. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians flee as Israel warns of expanded military action in southern city of Khan Younis.
(2024-08-11). Jordan denies allowing Israel to use airspace if Iran attacks. newarab.com 
The Jordanian state-owned Al-Mamlaka news TV quoted an informed source who said the kingdom would not allow using its airspace "under any circumstances to any party, and won't allow a military response for any belligerent party currently." | However, the Israeli Channel 12 reported they would, citing an informed official in Jordan's capital. | "It stems from a secu…
(2024-08-11). 100 Reported Dead in Gaza School Airstrike; Israel Disputes Figures. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Gaza death toll nears 39,800 as Israel kills 40 more Palestinians. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Israeli army has killed 40 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll to 39,790 since last Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Saturday A ministry statement added that some 91,702 other people have been injured in the assault. "Israeli forces killed 40 people and …
(2024-08-11). Jordan Vows To Protect Airspace From Iran-Israel Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Prisoner groups say 10,000 Palestinians arrested in WB since Oct. newarab.com 
A joint statement published on Saturday by the Prisoners Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoners Club added that Israeli forces have arrested at leas…
(2024-08-11). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Gaza school attack renews calls for US to end support for Israel. aljazeera.com US Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has condemned Israel's attack on a school in Gaza.
(2024-08-11). Israel shrugs off school-strike critics to issue new Gaza evacuation order. aljazeera.com Palestinians left with nowhere to flee as Israel extends its attacks across the enclave.
(2024-08-11). Bodies Shattered beyond Recognition in Israel's Gaza School Airstrike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A devastating Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school has left dozens of civilians dead, with many victims so severely dismembered that they remain unrecognizable.
(2024-08-11). Imane Khelif files France legal complaint for online harassment. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-11). Iran reduces sentences of journalists who covered Amini's death. newarab.com 
Elaheh Mohammadi, 37, and Niloufar Hamedi, 31, are out on bail after more than a year in Tehran's
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris tells protesters 'now is time for ceasefire'. newarab.com 
US Democratic presidential candidate Around 15,000 people gathered at the rally in the city of Glendale, where Kamala is hoping to win to defeat Republican opponent Donald Trump. | Loud chants of "free, free Palestine" could be heard from the crowd. | "I have been clear, now is the time to…
(2024-08-11). Iran's new president picks pragmatist as top diplomat in proposed cabinet. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-11). US military base attacked by drone in Syria. newarab.com 
This is the Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Iran-backed Hamas, was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on…
(2024-08-11). 5 pro-Iran fighters killed in Syria strike: monitor, sources. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). US to lift ban on weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, sources say. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). More than 100 killed in Gaza City school strike, world condemns. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). Olympic breakdancer disqualified for 'Free Afghan Women' slogan. newarab.com 
B-girl Talash, 21, unveiled the blue top with the slogan on Friday just before the first duel of the whole competition, against India Sardjoe of the Netherlands. | "Refugee athlete B-girl Talash was dis…
(2024-08-11). Egypt will bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics, African Olympic committees chief says. newarab.com 
The continent has never staged an Olympic Games. Cairo last made an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 Olympics. | The most populous country in the Arab world, Egypt has spent billions of dollars building facilities, stadiums…
(2024-08-11). Top Iraqi Shia cleric warns of Mid East escalation amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Iraq's top Shia Muslim cleric Sistani also urged an end to the
(2024-08-11). Algerian boxer Khelif wins Olympic gold amid gender controversy. newarab.com 
Khelif, silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight as part of a gender dispute in Paris that has dominated headlin…
(2024-08-11). Libya: At least nine killed in militia infighting in Tripoli. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). Iran says Guards navy gets 'large number' of new missiles. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). UN urges restraint as Libya government braces for attack. newarab.com 
The Energy-rich Libya has been wracked by unrest since the 2011 overthrow of It is split between the UN-recognised government in the capital Tripoli in the west a…
(2024-08-11). US charges former Syria prison chief with immigration fraud. newarab.com 
The United States has brought criminal charges against the former head of a notorious Samir Ousman Al-Sheikh, 72, oversaw severe physical abuse of inmates while head of the
(2024-08-11). Sudan delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks with US mediators. newarab.com 
The United States last month invited Sudan's warring sides to hold
(2024-08-11). Son of ousted Bangladesh leader warns of 'chaos' without swift polls. newarab.com 
The son of Her government was accused…
(2024-08-11). Tunisia's electoral commission accepts just three candidates for presidential election. newarab.com 
The commission said it had accepted the candidacies of Saied and Zouhair Magzhaoui, who is seen as close to
(2024-08-11). Iran president names sanctioned official as nuclear agency head. newarab.com 
(2024-08-11). Thousands of Ukrainian troops on incursion to 'destabilise' Russia: official. newarab.com 
Thousands of
(2024-08-11). Media Coverage of Venezuela's Election Normalizes US Interference. popularresistance.org Corporate media's coverage of Venezuela's July 28 presidential election is akin to an investigation of a homicide that is focused not with identifying the murderer but with an unpaid parking ticket of the victim. Likewise, the media has shifted the narrative into the minutia of electoral procedures, ignoring the much larger issue of US interference in the internal affairs of another sovereign county. | Nowhere in the corporate media is there even an inkling that US-imposed regime-change activities in Venezuela or elsewhere might violate some basic principles. | Ours is a homeland where the likes of George Clooney…
(2024-08-11). Towards A Degrowth Border Perspective. popularresistance.org What do we do with our borders? The right-wing shift in the European political climate in recent years has meant a higher degree of securitisation. At the same time, some are calling for border controls to be reduced or even abolished. Perhaps the answer lies in a change of perspective; a new outlook free from the shackles of capitalism and inspired by degrowth. | Recent national and European elections have marked a shift to the right in European politics. While the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, RN) failed to win a majority in France's parliamentary election, it will still be the most represen…
(2024-08-11). The Hidden Forces Behind The UK Race Riots. popularresistance.org Ever since July 29, Britain has been plunged into crisis, with incendiary far-right riots sending towns and cities across the country spiraling into states of emergency. Vast mobs of armed, angry thugs, motivated by racist, Islamophobic animus, have vandalized homes, property and places of worship, violently clashed with police, and targeted hotels housing refugees with arson attacks in apparent stabs at mass murder. Hundreds of arrests have been made, and counter-protesters have taken to the streets in profusion to counter the upsurge of hatred. | Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged those responsible will fa…
(2024-08-11). US-Based Activists Mobilize To Say Hands Off Venezuela! popularresistance.org On August 9, as a part of an international call to action issued by ALBA Movimientos, the Simon Bolivar Institute, the Assembly of Caribbean Peoples, and the International Peoples' Assembly to support Venezuela against US and mainstream media support for the attempted coup against President Nicolas Maduro, dozens of activists gathered in front of the New York Times building in New York City. The newspaper is notorious for backing undemocratic coups in Venezuela. | Since the election of Maduro, the New York Times has joined the US government and right-wing governments across Latin America in openly questioning Ven…
(2024-08-11). Consortium News Condemns FBI Raid On CN Columnist's Home. popularresistance.org Consortium News condemns in the strongest terms the F.B.I. raid on the home of CN columnist Scott Ritter. | Federal agents removed Ritter's electronic equipment and numerous boxes of paper files from his Albany, N.Y. area home Thursday on suspicion that the former U.N. weapons inspector is violating the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act. | In a video posted to his Substack page, Ritter said that normally in alleged FARA violation cases the authorities send a letter to the subject of the inquiry informing them of the investigation. They do not send numerous F.B.I. agents to the door with a warrant to search and…
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris's Environmental Deceptions. popularresistance.org Richard Nixon established the Environmental Protection Agency and the strongest environmental protections the US had ever seen in response to the mass movements of the 1960s. | After Nixon, environmental laws gradually improved until Bill Clinton's administration started rolling them back, especially through global "free trade" deals like NAFTA and those of the WTO, putting the environmental movement on the defensive. Every president since Clinton, Democrat or Republican, has successively worsened environmental protections. Obama expanded fossil fuel production more than any other president in US history, and Bid…
(2024-08-11). Dismantle Damon: Free the ReSisters! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network endorses the new campaign, Dismantle Damon: Free the ReSisters! We urge all to follow the campaign at https://instagram.com/dismantle_damon, join in campaign activities and share news and materials widely! DISMANTLE DAMON : FREE THE RESISTERS! August 3, the International Day in Solidarity with Gaza and the Prisoners, marks 300 days since …
(2024-08-11). The martyrdom of Wafa Jarrar: A life of dedication cut short by Zionist attack and medical neglect. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 5 August, Wafa Jarrar, 50, was martyred in Jenin, dying of her injuries caused by the colonial occupation Zionist army when they invaded her home two months earlier on 21 May, abducting her and throwing her into a military jeep when an explosion in the jeep severely injured her legs. The Zionist military …
(2024-08-11). The Corruption of the US Navy. sonar21.com 
Shawn Ryan, a retired Navy SEAL and a popular podcaster, recently posted a lengthy conversation with Navy SEAL Captain Brad Geary. It is almost six hours long and should probably be posted on Court TV. Here is the bottomline — The Navy and the Pentagon are fabricating evidence to accuse Captain Geary of a dereliction of duty that led to the death of a young sailor who was trying to become a Navy SEAL. If you take the time to watch the video you will realize why the US Navy and most of the military leadership in other commands are a disgrace. There is no honor and no integrity in the chain of command.
(2024-08-11). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Paris 2024 | Chinese twin sisters win duet free artistic swimming gold. ecns.cn The twin sisters scored 276.7867 with their performance of " Lotus" at the duet technical routine competition on Friday and 289.6916 with their performance of "Cheetahs" on Saturday night, totaling 566.4783 for the victory, clinching China's first ever Olympic duet title.
(2024-08-11). China files suit with WTO over EU's provisional anti-subsidy measures against Chinese EVs. ecns.cn China on Friday initiated dispute settlement proceedings against the EU's provisional anti-subsidy measures against Chinese EVs at the WTO to safeguard the interests of its electric vehicle industry's development and global green transition cooperation.
(2024-08-11). (W.E. Talk) Designer of Paris 2024 logo draws inspiration from talk with daughter. ecns.cn The 2024 Paris Olympics logo marks a historic first, featuring a female face design. Recently, Sylvain Boyer, its designer, shared the inspiration behind his creation with China News Service.
(2024-08-11). World's largest car carrier ship prepares to embark in Jiangsu. ecns.cn The world's largest car carrier ship was delivered in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province on Thursday, according to China Merchants Heavy Industry.
(2024-08-10). Paris 2024 | China's Li Qian wins women's 75kg boxing title. ecns.cn Li Qian of China won women's 75kg final of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024.
(2024-08-11). Team China punches to historic gold. ecns.cn Quiet, elegant and ferocious all in one — Chinese female boxer Chang Yuan put feminine ferocity on full display in the Olympic ring by claiming a historic gold medal to boost the sport's profile in her country.
(2024-08-10). Paris 2024 | Chinese twin sisters win duet free artistic swimming gold. ecns.cn The twin sisters scored 276.7867 with their performance of " Lotus" at the duet technical routine competition on Friday and 289.6916 with their performance of "Cheetahs" on Saturday night, totaling 566.4783 for the victory, clinching China's first ever Olympic duet title.
(2024-08-11). Natural disasters affect 26 million. ecns.cn More than 26 million people across China were affected to varying degrees by natural disasters in July, which mainly involved heavy rain, flooding, typhoons and geological disasters.
(2024-08-11). Comicomment: NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements to undermine global stability. ecns.cn
(2024-08-11). (W.E. Talk)Wu Jingguo: Why Is the World's Only Samaranch Memorial Located in Tianjin. ecns.cn On April 21, 2013, the Samaranch Memorial was officially opened to the public. Ten years later, Matteo Samaranch Bigelli still calls it "a bond of sports and cultural exchanges". This year marks the 10th anniversary of the memorial museum. Wu Jingguo, a former member of the IOC Executive Committee, and the founder and curator of the Samaranch Memorial, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service, explaining the Olympic spirit in China and the history of the Memorial that showcases the legendary life of Samaranch to the world.
(2024-08-11). China's MSS discloses case of students' application materials illegally tampered with anti-China content. ecns.cn MSS on Friday disclosed a case of a study abroad service agency illegally tampering with a large amount of anti-China content in application materials of Chinese students to increase their chances of successful admission.
(2024-08-11). New pandas make San Diego debut, boost bilateral conservation research. ecns.cn Accompanied by strains of Chinese classical music and cheers from a crowd of onlookers, the San Diego Zoo's Panda Ridge officially opened on Thursday.
(2024-08-11). Public debut of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao ignite a fresh wave of 'panda-mania' in U.S. ecns.cn The public debut of giant pandas has ignited a fresh wave of "panda-mania" as California Governor Gavin Newsom called it, with throngs of media gathered and numerous visitors waiting to see the fuzzy ambassadors in person.
(2024-08-11). (W.E. Talk) Chinese member contributes to Paris 2024 Olympics logo design. ecns.cn As a small French design company with only 20 people, "we never think that we could win", said Sylvain Boyer, the designer of the 2024 Paris Olympics emblem, in an exclusive interview with China News Service.
(2024-08-11). U.S. doping cover-up deepens concerns on fairness. ecns.cn The International Olympic Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure a "good and robust" global anti-doping system as the US anti-doping agency's cover-up of drug violations is deepening fair competition concerns.
(2024-08-11). Traditional compound reopens for modern style. ecns.cn Following a comprehensive two-year renovation, the nearly 110-year-old Tai'an Li compound in Beijing's Xicheng district has been revitalized, now bridging traditional and modern living while also serving as a launch pad for young entrepreneurs.
(2024-08-11). Group hit as CIA tool of meddling, sabotage. ecns.cn China called on the international community to guard against interference and sabotage attempts by the National Endowment for Democracy under the organization's pretext of "promoting democracy".
(2024-08-11). In Numbers: Ancient festival fuels the modern romantic economy. ecns.cn
(2024-08-11). Cradle of Civilization: Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Along the Coast of the Yellow Sea – Bohai Gulf of China. ecns.cn
(2024-08-11). Paris 2024 | China's Li Qian wins women's 75kg boxing title. ecns.cn Li Qian of China won women's 75kg final of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024.
(2024-08-11). China discovers world's first large ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters. ecns.cn Lingshui 36-1, the world's first large ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters, holds an estimated original gas reserves exceeding 100 billion cubic meters, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Wednesday.
(2024-08-10). (W.E. Talk)Wu Jingguo: Why Is the World's Only Samaranch Memorial Located in Tianjin. ecns.cn On April 21, 2013, the Samaranch Memorial was officially opened to the public. Ten years later, Matteo Samaranch Bigelli still calls it "a bond of sports and cultural exchanges". This year marks the 10th anniversary of the memorial museum. Wu Jingguo, a former member of the IOC Executive Committee, and the founder and curator of the Samaranch Memorial, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service, explaining the Olympic spirit in China and the history of the Memorial that showcases the legendary life of Samaranch to the world.
(2024-08-11). HK university maintains top position. ecns.cn The admission standards for Sino-overseas joint universities keep rising in Guangdong as The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) maintained the top position in terms of admission scores for the ninth consecutive year in the province.
(2024-08-11). Paris 2024 | China's Shi considers retirement after losing men's 73kg weightlifting title. ecns.cn China's Shi Zhiyong, competing in the men's 73kg weightlifting event at his third Olympic Games, missed the chance to retain his gold title after failing three attempts in the clean and jerk.
(2024-08-11). Interesting Chinese FestivalÔΩúWhy did ancient girls get manicures on this day. ecns.cn Here comes the Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Festival. Do you know that the festival is also called Qiqiao (Begging for Skills) Festival? What do Chinese people "beg" for? Let's find out the answer.
(2024-08-11). Hockey players' inspirational performance likely to put sport in spotlight. ecns.cn China's women's hockey team confidently announced its arrival at the elite level of the sport when it equaled its Olympic best performance and finished runners-up in Paris on Friday.
(2024-08-11). Securities firms' merger to help industry grow. ecns.cn Consolidation among Chinese securities brokerage firms, propelled by central regulators' policy support and guidance, will allocate industry resources more rationally and lead to a rapid growth of securities firms, experts said.
(2024-08-11). Services seen as bright spot for economy. ecns.cn China has employed an array of policy measures to foster greater openness within the services sector, as the country aims to further boost consumption by improving the provision of more quality services, officials and experts said on Friday…
(2024-08-11). EconoScope: Innovation drives Shenzhen foreign trade to hit new heights. ecns.cn China's import and export volume hit a record high in the first seven months of this year, with Shenzhen leading growth among mainland cities, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday.
(2024-08-11). USA lets athletes cheat with steroids, as it accuses Russia & China of violating anti-doping rules. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The World Anti-Doping Agency says the US has for a decade allowed athletes in international competitions, including the Olympics, to cheat by using prohibited drugs, while it hypocritically criticizes Russia and China.
(2024-08-11). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
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(2024-08-11). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). The fourth CADTM-Africa University, in coordination with the World March of Women (WMW) and the National Forum on Economic and Social Strategies (FNSES). cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). STOP the IMF and the World Bank! cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-11). The Soul of Detroit, 1985. counterpunch.org Seeing Donald Trump aggress top Black journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) made for uncomfortable viewing. The gasps of disgust, even from Harris Faulkner, were unsurprising. Trump's unskilled wordplay actually reminded me of a cab ride made in Detroit just under forty years ago, including the redeeming nature of what happened afterwards. […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your a…
(2024-08-11). The Transfer Agreement: Nazi Support for a Jewish State in Palestine. counterpunch.org
(2024-08-11). The IMPACT: Exposing anti-cult terrorism (documentary). expose-news.com Last month, an investigation into the global anti-cult terrorist network was released in the form of an eight-and-a-half-hour documentary called 'The IMPACT'. The documentary exposes the global threat to humanity, revealing …
(2024-08-11). Genetically modified crops are extremely hazardous and have serious health and environmental effects. expose-news.com Natural farming and genetically modified ("GM")crops are fundamentally incompatible. The promotion of natural farming methods, which prioritise ecological balance and biodiversity, cannot coexist with the widespread cultivation of GM crops. Natural farming …
(2024-08-11). Gov. Report reveals Shocking Mortality Rates among Quadruple Vaccinated compared to Unvaccinated as CIA & Rockefeller Foundation revealed as Masterminds behind Deagel's 2025 Depopulation Forecast. expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …
(2024-08-11). UK government is supercharging its assault on free speech, both within the UK and globally. expose-news.com By criminalising open discussion and sharing of content online relating to the unrest in the UK, the new socialist UK government under TwoTierKeir, assisted by an ideologically two-tier police force, is suppressing …
(2024-08-11). Ukraine says thousands of troops on incursion to 'destabilise' Russia. geo.tv 
Members of the female anti-drone mobile air defence unit "Bucha Witches" near the town of Bucha, Kyiv region, Ukraine on August 3, 2024. — ReutersKYIV, UKRAINE: Thousands of Ukrainian troops are taking part in an incursion into the Kursk region in Russia which aims to "stretch" and…
(2024-08-11). Women, children among dozens of Rohingya killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar. geo.tv 
Representational image of a Rohingya family who fled from Buthidaung, Myanmar, to Bangladesh, walk at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 25, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-11). Hasina regime: US lawmakers demand sanctions on Bangladeshi officials over rights abuses. geo.tv 
Relatives of the people who disappeared during the reign of Awami League, mourn as they demand justice at the Shaheed Minar, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 11, 2024. — ReutersOusted Hasina is accused of using excessive force against protesters.US senator urges sanctions on Awami League…
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by 4 points in 3 battleground states. geo.tv 
US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. — Reuters/FilesWASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President Donald Trump…
(2024-08-11). Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he departs the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2018. — AFP
(2024-08-11). The US Is Preparing for an Unwinnable War Against China? globalresearch.ca That's not just considering the mass loss of life that would occur, but also the reverberating effects of war that …
(2024-08-11). Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Gratuitous Mass Murder, Nuclear War, "A Lunatic Act" globalresearch.ca This important article first written by the late Stephen Lendman was first published on August 6, 2015. May the Legacy of Steven Lendman live. | Today, 79 years ago, the second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. | *** | The atomic age …
(2024-08-11). Bombshell: 'You Were Right, Vaccines Are Killing Millions of Our Loved Ones'. Japan's Former Minister of Internal Affairs Apologizes to the Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-11). The Hiroshima Nagasaki "Dress Rehearsal": Oppenheimer and the U.S. War Department's Secret September 15, 1945 "Doomsday Blueprint" to "Wipe the Soviet Union off the Map" globalresearch.ca The head of the Manhattan Project, General Groves was in permanent liaison with Oppenheimer. On Sept. 15, 1945 The War Department requested an estimate of the "number of bombs required to ensure our national security" against the USSR…
(2024-08-11). America's Most Criminal Act: The Atomic Bombings of Japan. globalresearch.ca On December 7, 1941, Japan carried out a premeditated and ruthless attack on U.S. ships at Pearl Harbor. At the time, America was already in World War II on the side of Britain and Russia. But the unprovoked Japanese attack …
(2024-08-11). It's the End of the World As We Know It. The American-NATO Rush Toward Nuclear War with Russia. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-11). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-11). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Mexico: A regional exhibition honours the family members of missing people who died searching for their loved ones. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-11). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-11). Friday 8/16: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | https://bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-11). Monday 8/12: Bernal Heights meets the SF mayoral candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-11). Sunday 9/8: AMERICAN DREAMS – A New Musical by SF Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060…
(2024-08-11). Tuesday 9/10: San Francisco Community College Board candidate forum. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-08-11). Saturday 8/10: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-08-11). Thursday 8/22: People's Park Update and Movie Night! indybay.org Arthouse Gallery and Cultural Center | 2905 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA…
(2024-08-11). Dawn Silva and the Brides of Funkenstein coming live to San Francisco – Fall 2024. indybay.org From the Blues out of the Mississippi Delta to the sounds of Jazz coming out of Harlem to the sounds of Motown, no artists had a bigger influence on the Funk than James Brown and Sly Stone. From those two came all others; the raw energy of The Godfather of Soul and the flamboyant theatrics, look, and sound of Sly Stone. | "Dawn Silva is the female embodiment of both pioneers; a woman in a man's world who funked just as hard and as tight with her music, voice, and captivating beauty.
(2024-08-11). Tuesday 9/17: Rhymes for Reform with SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-11). Tuesday 8/13: Sudan & Palestine Virtual Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom | https://tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-11). Sunday 8/11: VP Harris: Immediate Ceasefire! Arms Embargo! Let Gaza Live!! indybay.org Fairmont Hotel, California St. @Taylor…
(2024-08-11). Wednesday 9/18: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 7 candidate forum. indybay.org San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122…
(2024-08-11). Tuesday 8/13: Not Another Bomb – Digital Day of Action. indybay.org Zoom | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_teS2ts-fQLyCEoRue6_AdA?link_id=2&can_id=6d557e54f25ded5516cab65272a47661&source=email-arrest-netanyahu-see-you-in-dc-july-24&email_referrer=email_2403519&email_subject=we-say-to-harris-not-another-bomb&_x_zm_rtaid=joD4oboWQf670C6VyBGdyw.1721828712460.a3cde0f1cfe62b04f5cd4948593d5efe&_x_zm_rhtaid=733#/registration…
(2024-08-11). Sunday 8/11: Palo Alto Community Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-08-11). Friday 8/16: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | https://afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now…
(2024-08-11). Friday 8/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-11). Monday 9/9: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 5 candidate forum. indybay.org Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (The Center/JCCCNC), 1840 Sutter Street, 1st San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2024-08-11). Thursday 9/19: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 11 candidate forum. indybay.org Italian American Social Club, 25 Russia Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112…
(2024-08-11). Saturday 8/10: Fishing Mission Creek: real estate and culture in SF, a walking tour. indybay.org Mission Dolores | 3321 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA | We'll meet on the Dolores St. steps of the church basilica. I'll be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-08-11). The despicable war on the homeless & unhoused is contemptible. indybay.org The garbage trucks sweeping up the possessions of the homeless and unhoused in homeless encampments locally and all across the nation, are reminiscent of scenes of the garbage trucks used to sweep up the poor, hungry, desperate, and dispossessed citizens from the streets, in the 1973 classic film, Soylent Green.
(2024-08-11). Totalitarian Economy and Paranoia of Terror: The Death Wish of Capitalist Reason. indybay.org While the financial capitalist crisis mechanisms of shareholder value threw billions of people into poverty and despair, the majority of the global intelligentsia mockingly sang the song of capitalist democratic optimism. They now have paid the price: When critical reason is silenced, its place is taken by murderous hate.
(2024-08-11). Thursday 9/5: SFUSD Board of Education candidate forum. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-08-11). Saturday 8/10: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-11). Thursday 8/15: US Out of the Philippines Educational Discussion. indybay.org Downtown Santa Cruz Library Community Room | 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-11). Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister. middleeasteye.net 
Iran's president nominates Abbas Araghchi as foreign minister | Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat and former chief nuclear negotiator, known for his openness to engaging with the West | | Abbas Araghchi removes his mask as he leaves the Grand Hotel Wien following closed-door nuclear talks in Vienna…
(2024-08-11). Tunisia: Kais Saied and two other candidates cleared to run in presidential race. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Kais Saied and two other candidates cleared to run in presidential race | Tunisian authorities have been accused of using arbitrary detentions and administrative hurdles to secure Saied's re-election | | A supporter of Tunisian President Kais Saied holds a poster with his image under a la…
(2024-08-11). Waqf bill 2024 pulled back; BJP claims Waqf properties have expanded at the expense of temples and gurdwaras. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Thursday, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha, claiming that the Waqf mafia is exploiting outdated Waqf laws. However, the government has now withdrawn the contentious bill, leading the BJP machinery to continue its narrative against it. BJP IT Cell …
(2024-08-11). MP: ASI designates Vijay Surya temple as Bijamandal mosque; Hindu groups protest, demand re-survey. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The temple-mosque dispute in Madhya Pradesh has taken a new turn with a fresh controversy in Vidisha. According to a report by ABP News, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has designated the Vijay Surya Temple as the Bijamandal Mosque based on a 1951 Gazette notification. This designation has sparked outrage …
(2024-08-11). BJP hasn't a single Muslim MP, says Pawan Khera on Waqf Amendment Bill. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised BJP over Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, saying that the ruling party does not have a single Muslim Member in the Parliament and that it is making decisions unilaterally. Khera also pointed out: "NDA's alliance partners, Naidu ji and Chirag Paswan, have opposed it. You should ask Mukhtar …
(2024-08-11). Bangladesh: Law Ministry initiates sweeping reforms amidst unrest following student protests. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The ministry of law has taken decisive steps to address the aftermath of the recent student-led protests, which resulted in widespread violence and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5. In a meeting held yesterday at the Secretariat, Professor Asif Nazrul, the newly appointed adviser on law, justice, and …
(2024-08-11). How Our Struggles Are Contained by Those In Power. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-08-11). Centre for environment regulation in Saudi Arabia carried out more than 25,000 inspections. tvbrics.com 
The environmental check-ups were completed in the first six months of 2024…
(2024-08-11). Ukraine War Day #900: NATO Invades Russia. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | In its 1,000 year history Russia has been invaded quite a lot of times. For this reason, Russian rulers (at least the wise ones) always placed much emphasis on fortifying and controlling the border areas. For example, Tsar Ivan Grozny, who put together the basic architecture of the centralized Empire, had designated four major border cities: Smolensk, Pskov, Novgorod, and Kazan. The first three were assigned to keep out Poles and Swedes; and the latter, Crimean Tatars. To govern these border towns, the Tsar appointed four Dukes of high-ranking nobility who also served in his privy council. Thes…
(2024-08-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 898. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 898th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-11). Ukraine Troops Wiped Out In Raid On Kinburn Spit? Russia's Big Claim Amid Kursk Battle. hindustantimes.com Russia, on August 10, claimed to wipe out a Ukrainian special forces unit in Mykolaiv. Russian Army said Ukrainian forces lost 12 service members and two boats. Moscow claimed Kyiv's unit was decimated in a botched landing operation. Russia also published purported drone footage of aftermath of the incident. Watch for more.
(2024-08-11). "Now is the time to stand up and fight back": Striking Dakkota parts workers speak from the picket line. wsws.org "The companies are making billions easy," a striking worker said. "They're not building the cars, we are. And then they want to give us crumbs and think it's okay? It's not okay."
(2024-08-11). Heavy Rains in Sudan Claim 53 Lives and Cause Widespread Damage. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/mEkRo550oKg…
(2024-08-11). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic offers new innovative therapy to treat atrial fibrillation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia. The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient's risk of…
(2024-08-11). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Kapelebyong residents give UPDF 204 acres to build military headquarters. independent.co.ug 
Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Aturai village in Kapelebyong district have handed over 204 acres of land to facilitate the establishment of Military Brigade headquarters and its associated infrastructures. The customary land was handed over to UPDF on Tuesday. It is anticipated that once in place, the installation will foster peace, security, and …
(2024-08-11). Museveni regrets minimum education requirement for MPs. independent.co.ug 
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he regrets the constitutional provision that set minimum education requirements for Members of Parliament. Article 80 clause 1(c) of the Constitution states that a person is qualified to become a member of parliament if they "have completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level …
(2024-08-11). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
(2024-08-11). Study: "Insidious" Repetition of Climate Skeptic Claims Creates Doubt. wattsupwiththat.com "A single repetition is enough to nudge recipients towards acceptance of the repeated claim, even when their attitudes are aligned with climate science"
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: Battle for Service Worker Votes. devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris voiced her support for abolishing taxes on tips while addressing supporters in Nevada, adopting a stance similar to that of her political rival, Donald Trump, in an effort to win over service workers, a critical demographic in the state.
(2024-08-11). Hamas Power Struggle Intensifies After Leader's Assassination. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Takes Aim at Service Workers' Taxes in Nevada. devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Nevada on Saturday she supported eliminating taxes on tips, taking a similar position to her rival Donald Trump in an effort to win over service workers, an important constituency in the state.
(2024-08-11). 'A dream': How the Americas' first free town took its independence back. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-11). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-11). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Atletico Madrid Boosts Squad with Blockbuster Signings. devdiscourse.com Atletico Madrid's summer transfer window has been relatively quiet, leaving fans anxious after last season's fourth-place finish. However, the potential signings of Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher could reignite hope for the upcoming campaign.
(2024-08-11). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-08-11). Bangladesh Cricket Team to Train in Lahore Amid Political Unrest. devdiscourse.com Bangladesh will travel to Pakistan ahead of schedule to hold practice sessions in Lahore before their two-test bilateral series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said late on Saturday. Ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has disrupted the team's training, local media reported. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of protests, with an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus taking charge.
(2024-08-11). Kuwait's 33rd Pearl Diving Festival Celebrates Ancient Maritime Heritage. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). New research discovers a new combination of therapy for people with a type of leukemia, leading them to live longer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new multicenter international study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that people with the B-cell precursor subtype of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), who also lacked a genetic abnormality known as the Philadelphia chromosome and were in remission with no trace of cancer, showed significantly higher survival rates when blinatumomab was added to their chemotherapy treatment. The randomized study results are published this month in the New England…
(2024-08-11). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
(2024-08-11). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Iranian Military Delegation in Russia to Attend Army 2024 Forum. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A high-ranking Iranian military delegation has traveled to Moscow to take part in the International Military-Technical Forum 'Army-2024'.
(2024-08-11). 3D tattooing after breast reconstruction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in U.S. women with about 1 in 8 women diagnosed over the course of their lifetime. In about 35% of cases, a mastectomy is part of a woman's treatment plan and involves removing all tissue in one or both breasts, sometimes including the nipples and areolas. While it is considered a lifesaving procedure for women with breast cancer, it can take an emotional toll that can lead to a distorted self-image….
(2024-08-11). Iranian President Introduces Prospective Ministers to Parliament. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday submitted the list of his proposed ministerial picks to the Parliament for a vote of confidence, 12 days after his swearing-in ceremony.
(2024-08-11). Low-altitude flight simulates baggage delivery in airport area in Shenzhen. independent.co.ug 
SHENZHEN | Xinhua | A low-altitude flight test in an airport area was completed at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on July 26, exploring how unmanned aerial vehicles can be integrated into busy civil aviation airspace. The test simulated an urgent baggage delivery scenario where luggage needed to be transported from the airport to the city …
(2024-08-11). Harris Pledges Tax Relief for Service Workers in Nevada. devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced her support for eliminating taxes on tips during a campaign stop in Nevada. She aims to win over service workers, an essential constituency in the state.
(2024-08-11). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-11). Clifton D'Rozario (CPIML Liberation, India): Understanding the rise of the global far right. links.org.au 
Clifton D'Rozario — There is no denying the far right has emerged as a formidable political force around the world. In India, fascism is not just being fought in the electoral arena; it is also being confronted on the streets.
(2024-08-11). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-11). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
(2024-08-11). 22 Presidents expected in Kigali for Kagame's swearing-in. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 22 Heads of State, four Vice-Presidents, and two Prime Ministers are in Kigali to attend President Paul Kagame's swearing-in ceremony at Amahoro Stadium, today Sunday, August 11. According to the Rwanda Times, leaders expected include William Ruto of Kenya and Uganda's Vice-president Jessica Alupo who will represent …
(2024-08-11). Following Pushback to Controversial Ban, Turkey Reinstates Access to Instagram. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Exclusive: End of US Military Presence in Iraq to Be Declared Soon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iraq will travel to Washington next month to make a formal announcement about the withdrawal of American military forces from the Arab country, informed sources said.
(2024-08-11). Trump campaign accuses Iran of hacking attack. aljazeera.com Claim comes amid reports of foreign efforts to interfere in US presidential election.
(2024-08-11). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-08-11). Trump Campaign Alleges Iranian Hacking Interference. devdiscourse.com The Trump presidential campaign has reported a hacking incident, alleging Iranian involvement in the theft and distribution of sensitive internal documents. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung accused foreign actors of the breach, citing a recent Microsoft report on foreign interference in the 2024 US election.
(2024-08-11). Health concerns with wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
(2024-08-11). Bangladesh's Interim Government Faces Economic Revival Challenge. devdiscourse.com The interim government of Bangladesh, appointed after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League, faces the daunting task of reviving a faltering economy. Finance and Planning Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, directed by interim leader Muhammad Yunus, highlighted the government's priorities, including banking reforms and restoring public trust.
(2024-08-11). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
(2024-08-11). What you should know about processed, ultra-processed foods. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Processed, and especially ultra-processed, foods have been blamed for the national rise in obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. But what exactly are these foods, and are they really all that bad for you? Defining processed foods According to the Department of Agriculture, processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities altered from their original state. This includes washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing or packaging. While processing includes…
(2024-08-11). Trump Facing Biden-Like Revolt? Republican Mayor Openly Endorses Harris: 'Country Over Party' | US. hindustantimes.com Republican Mayor John Giles launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Giles said, "Please join me in putting country over party, stopping Donald Trump, protecting the rule of law, protecting our Constitution, and protecting democracy by voting for Kamala Harris." Watch for more.
(2024-08-11). What you need to know about listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
(2024-08-11). CARTOONS: Mark David is letting sleeping dogs lie. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-11). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Lyngkhong Village's Battle for Security: The Struggle Against Border Vulnerability. devdiscourse.com Amid fears of an influx of people following the political unrest in Bangladesh, the villagers of Lyngkhong in Meghalaya are reinforcing their bamboo fence and maintaining a night vigil to safeguard their homes. The border village, located mere meters from Bangladesh, has long struggled with issues regarding demarcation and border security.
(2024-08-11). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-11). Philippine President Denounces Chinese Actions at Scarborough Shoal. devdiscourse.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has delivered a strong condemnation of recent actions by the Chinese air force at Scarborough Shoal. In a statement on Sunday, his communications office labeled these actions as 'unjustified, illegal and reckless.'
(2024-08-11). Trump Campaign Alleges Iranian Hacking of Internal Communications. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). The Gaza Man: A Palestinian's quest to make it to the Olympics. aljazeera.com Mohammed Hamada is a champion weightlifter. But after struggling to survive in Gaza, he faces an uphill task.
(2024-08-11). North West Premier welcomes improved audit outcomes. sanews.gov.za North West Premier welcomes improved audit outcomes | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has welcomed the significant improvement in the 2023/24 audit outcomes for provincial departments, which show a marked progression from the previous year.
In the latest audit cycle ended 31 March 2024, a total of nine out of 12 departments received unqualified audit reports, whereby two of them received clean audits. Only one department received a qualified audit outcome, with a reduction in audit qualification paragraphs.
The provincial government said this positive trend reflects government's ongoing co…
(2024-08-11). Gov laws, policies failing to address Uganda's teenage pregnancies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda gears up to join the rest of the world in celebrating International Youth Day on August 12th, 2024, data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2016 indicates that 43% of women in Uganda aged 25-49 years were married before the age of 18, a rate …
(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Top KCC official arrested. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Deputy IGG Ann Twino Muhairwe has ordered the arrest of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Head of Public and Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi. NuweAbiine reportedly instructed KCCA officers who recorded statements not to sign. The arrests followed an on the scene …
(2024-08-11). Iran's President Nominates New Foreign and Oil Ministers, Parliament to Review. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Uganda to host the "Heads of State Summit" in October. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On October 17, 2024, Uganda will host the "Heads of State Summit," bringing together 11 heads of state from countries within the Nile Basin. This summit, the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Corporation, is crucial for addressing political issues and directing the effective management of the basin's water …
(2024-08-11). Algeria's Imane Khelif files harassment case after gender row. aljazeera.com Olympic boxing champion's lawyer files complaint against X, condemns 'speculations fuelled by malicious individuals'.
(2024-08-11). New Zealand Coach Reflects After Historic Defeat to Argentina. devdiscourse.com New Zealand coach Scott Robertson vowed to reflect deeply on what could have been done differently after the All Blacks were upset 38-30 by Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener at Wellington Regional Stadium.
(2024-08-11). Death toll rises after landslide at Uganda rubbish dump. aljazeera.com Homes, people and livestock were engulfed by the landslide at a vast landfill site in the capital, Kampala.
(2024-08-11). Adani Group Refutes Hindenburg Allegations with Transparency Claims. devdiscourse.com Adani Group has sharply refuted allegations from the recent Hindenburg Report, clarifying it has no commercial relationships with the individuals or matters named in the report.
(2024-08-11). Once a bariatric surgery patient, nurse now inspires others. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eastern Caribbean or Western Caribbean, lounging on the ship or island hopping, Julie Pulmano's love language is "any vacation on a boat." The 60-year-old nurse has been on more than two dozen cruises in her life — including the one where she met her husband, Sherman. Of all the cruises she's taken, though, one stands out in Julie's mind. "I was going up the stairs on a ship, and I was having chest pain and…
(2024-08-11). Researchers explore potential for AI to predict patients' pain management support needs after surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic study explored the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict a patient's need for additional pain management support after surgery.
(2024-08-11). BOOK REVIEW: Girt By Sea: Re-Imagining Australia's Security. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Museveni orders UPDF to join rescue. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the UPDF Special Forces to assist in the rescue at Kiteezi landfill that collapsed and killed unknown numbers of people. He also directed the State House Comptroller to financially assist the families of those who died with Sh.5million per person and Sh.1 million per …
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Pledges to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Tips for Service Workers. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris pledged Saturday that she would eliminate federal taxes on tips paid to restaurant and service employees if she is elected president. This announcement, made at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, mirrors a similar promise made by her opponent, Donald Trump, highlighting a rare political overlap.
(2024-08-11). 'Leve Palestina': The 1970s song that became an antiwar anthem in Sweden. aljazeera.com George Totari's famous song brought Palestinian resistance music to the West. Now it is undergoing a major revival.
(2024-08-11). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Hindenburg's Allegations Against SEBI Chief: The Adani Connection. devdiscourse.com Hindenburg Research has brought forth accusations against Madhabi Puri Buch, the current head of SEBI, alleging she and her husband had investments in offshore funds tied to the Adani Group. Buch and her husband have labeled these allegations as 'baseless' and an attempt at 'character assassination.'
(2024-08-11). Is the Search for Justice Futile in Today's Tyrannical Climate? fairobserver.com We live in an era of increasing exposure to harmful threats and risks to individuals, groups, societies, nations and humankind. As the 2024 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report narrates, many of these hazards, whether natural or manmade, are made worse by the failure of public and private authorities to act decisively and appropriately. Many…
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/G1XIf_w-mIE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2024-08-11). China Poised to Become Africa's Largest Trading Partner. fairobserver.com This year, China could pull ahead of the US and become Africa's biggest trading partner, according to David Shinn, a former US ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso and an expert on Chinese—African relations. Meanwhile, although both Europe and the US have a longer tradition as foreign direct investors in Africa, China is catching up…
(2024-08-11). Kamala Harris Echoes Trump on Tax-Free Tips in Campaign Blitz. devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, addressing supporters in Nevada, announced her support for eliminating taxes on tips, a key issue for service workers. The stance matches that of her rival, Donald Trump, in an effort to win over a significant constituency in the state.
(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Inadequate machinery hampers rescue operations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rescue operations at the Kiteeezi landfill collapse, which buried more than 30 houses and animals, were hampered by limited equipment, with only two excavators deployed by the fire and rescue services and KCCA. A devastating tragedy struck on Saturday morning at 7: 40 AM, resulting in the loss of at least …
(2024-08-11). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Insufficient funding limited garbage relocation, KCCA confesses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eng. David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has revealed that although KCCA was aware that the Kiteezi landfill had reached its maximum capacity, they were unable to relocate due to insufficient funding. KCCA's Public Health Directorate 2023 site visit report recommended that government address the Kiteezi landfill's …
(2024-08-11). New initiative unveiled to boost Uganda's clean cooking agenda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Kingdom Government has unveiled a new multi-billion initiative to accelerate Uganda's clean cooking agenda. The initiative valued at 5 million euros (23.7 billion Ugandan Shillings) was launched at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Kampala, on Friday. It focuses on three key components designed to transform cooking practices …
(2024-08-11). The City of Philadelphia funds historical research into itself. whyy.org 
(2024-08-11). The Bill Walton Show | CO2 The Miracle Molecules with Dr Will Happer and Greg Wrightstone. wattsupwiththat.com This video and many others is available for viewing in our ClimateTV section. | https://tinyurl.com/yph25ups…
(2024-08-11). Kipchoge "feels the love" as new era beckons. independent.co.ug 
PARIS, FRANCE | Xinhua | Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon legend revered across the globe, walked into the mixed zone wearing only his shorts. The sight of him — stripped of his usual running gear, without shoes, socks, or even a shirt — was as striking as it was symbolic. Less than an hour earlier, he …
(2024-08-11). One Year Out, Jailed Imran Khan Is Pakistan's Choice; Repression Could Halt Comeback. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tongue-tie in babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Up to 10% of newborns are born with ankyloglossia, a condition more commonly known as tongue-tie. The most common symptom for infants is difficulty with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising concerns about the increasing use of surgeries, using scissors or lasers, to treat infants with tongue-tie, when research suggests these surgical treatments may not be necessary. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Rebekah Huppert, nurse and lactation consultant at Mayo Clinic, discusses…
(2024-08-11). Reliance Industries' Bold Leap: From Fossil Fuels to Solar Giant. devdiscourse.com Reliance Industries Ltd, India's largest company by market value, is set to launch its inaugural solar giga-factory this fiscal year, in a key move to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2035.
(2024-08-11). Philly schools welcome 800 new hires at annual orientation as Pennsylvania faces teacher shortages. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Eight hundred teachers and counselors received a warm welcome when they arrived at the School of the Future campus in Philadelphia Wednesday for new hire orientation. | The School District of Philadelphia officials welcomed first time teachers and new staff with loud bells, applause and cheers as the All-City drumline played to the crowd. | The district said the orientation program will help new hires receive timely & relevant information as it relates to their new positions…
(2024-08-11). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
(2024-08-11). Incredible Hassan wins women's marathon gold at Paris Games. independent.co.ug 
PARIS | Xinhua | Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands secured her third Olympic gold medal by winning the women's marathon at the Paris Games on Sunday. Hassan sprinted to the finish line after pulling away from Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, winning in an Olympic record time of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 55 seconds. Assefa took …
(2024-08-11). Safe With Sparse Streets: Paris Feels the Olympic Effect. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-11). POEM: The Road. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-11). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-11). Cuba en París 2024: Décimo sexta jornada de los Juegos Olímpicos. cubadebate.cu °Llegó el día del adiós! Este 11 de agosto se apaga la llama olímpica y en breve París 2024 será historia. La víspera, Cuba obtuvo dos medallas de bronce mediante la canoísta Yarisleidis Cirilo y el taekwondoca Rafael Alba.
(2024-08-10). Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Accelerating Ukraine's Collapse. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for August 11, 2024… | — Ukraine's "offensive" into Kursk, Russia was another example of Kiev's costly public relations campaigns, this time designed to prove Ukraine can "bring the war to Russian soil;" | — In reality, Ukraine expended manpower and equipment it does not have to spare, as well as stretching its already struggling logistical network; | — Additional attempts by Ukraine to appear strong as its strategically collapses include alleged special military operations in Africa aimed at undermining Russian security cooperation in the region; | — Ukrain…
(2024-08-10). Tuesday 9/17: Rhymes for Reform with SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-08-10). Brown, Rabuka and Manele to lead Pacific mission to New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist in Suva The high-level Pacific mission to New Caledonia will be a three person-led delegation and it is still expected to happen prior to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders (PIF) Meeting in Tonga on August 26, says PIF chair Mark Brown. Brown, who is also the Cook Islands Prime…