Monthly Archives: August 2022

2022-08-11: News Headlines

Staff (2022-08-11). Turkish military force killed in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) — The Turkish defense ministry announced that one of the country's military forces has been killed in northern Iraq.

Lowkey (2022-08-10). Intelligence Services Interference in British Democracy, with Kit Klarenberg. mintpressnews.com The MintPress podcast, "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist The well propagated myth is that Britain functions democratically. This, of course, flies in the face of a system where a mon…

Anonymous103 (2022-08-10). Military Situation In Iraq On August 10, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On August 10, Muqtada Al-Sadr called on the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq to dissolve parliament within a week; | On August 9, Iraqi warplanes struck ISIS hideout near Tikrit; | On August 9, clashes between Iraqi forces and ISIS were reported near Muqdadiyah; | Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi PM and leader of the State of Law rejected any decisions to dissolve the parliament and hold early elections.

Staff (2022-08-10). Dangerous terrorist detained in NW Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, on Wednesday managed to arrest a dangerous terrorist in the northwestern country.

2022-08-11 20:48 | 16:48 EST | jz | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 

2022-08-09: News Headlines

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-08-09). Consumer Health: Support for breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7, which make this a good time to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and ways to support mothers who choose to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant…

____ (2022-08-09). Kuwait firmly supports one-China principle. ecns.cn Kuwaiti Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Majdi Ahmed Al-Dhafiri has said his country firmly supports the one-China principle.

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-08). Russia Launches Airstrikes Against US-Backed Fighters in Syria Near US Base. news.antiwar.com Russia announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike against a group of US-backed militants in Syria near al-Tanf, a US military base located in the south of the country. Russia said it targeted Liwa Shuhada al-Qaryatayn (ShQ), a group that has fought against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Moscow said the Russian …

Staff (2022-08-08). Martyrdom of Hussein turning point in history of Islam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Dr. Caner says that the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala has been an important turning point in the history of Islam from a political perspective.

Staff (2022-08-08). VIDEO: Tuwairij mourning rally, the biggest in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iraqis in the city of Al-Hindiya, which used to be known as Tuwairij ocated in the Karbala Governorate hold massive mourning ceremony in the world.

____ (2022-08-08). Tent-burning ceremony in Ashura Day held in Tehran Bazaar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The tent-burning ceremony on Ashura Day was held at Galobandak intersection in Tehran's Bazaar at noon on Monday which was followed by reading passion play on Battle of Karbala.

Stop the Privatizers (2022-08-08). Go to Parker School in Oakland NOW! OUSD security has shown up! indybay.org The eviction of the Parker Community School is now underway!

Contributing Writers (2022-08-07). ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province/By Arabi Souri. marktaliano.net Original Link Here: ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province (syrianews.cc) ISIS remnants operating in the southern region of Syria assassinated a Baath Party official in the city of Al-Hirak in the northeastern countryside of Daraa province yesterday 4th of August. A group of ISIS (ISIL) remnants shot dead Salama Al-Qaddah (picture), the Baath Party local …

2022-08-09 17:00 | 13:00 EST | es | 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 

2022-08-08: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-08). Russia Launches Airstrikes Against US-Backed Fighters in Syria Near US Base. news.antiwar.com Russia announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike against a group of US-backed militants in Syria near al-Tanf, a US military base located in the south of the country. Russia said it targeted Liwa Shuhada al-Qaryatayn (ShQ), a group that has fought against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Moscow said the Russian …

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-08-08). Consumer Health: Support for breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7, which make this a good time to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and ways to support mothers who choose to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant…

Staff (2022-08-08). VIDEO: Tuwairij mourning rally, the biggest in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iraqis in the city of Al-Hindiya, which used to be known as Tuwairij ocated in the Karbala Governorate hold massive mourning ceremony in the world.

Stop the Privatizers (2022-08-08). Go to Parker School in Oakland NOW! OUSD security has shown up! indybay.org The eviction of the Parker Community School is now underway!

Staff (2022-08-08). Martyrdom of Hussein turning point in history of Islam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Dr. Caner says that the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala has been an important turning point in the history of Islam from a political perspective.

____ (2022-08-08). Tent-burning ceremony in Ashura Day held in Tehran Bazaar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The tent-burning ceremony on Ashura Day was held at Galobandak intersection in Tehran's Bazaar at noon on Monday which was followed by reading passion play on Battle of Karbala.

Contributing Writers (2022-08-07). ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province/By Arabi Souri. marktaliano.net Original Link Here: ISIS Remnants Assassinate Baath Party Official in Daraa Province (syrianews.cc) ISIS remnants operating in the southern region of Syria assassinated a Baath Party official in the city of Al-Hirak in the northeastern countryside of Daraa province yesterday 4th of August. A group of ISIS (ISIL) remnants shot dead Salama Al-Qaddah (picture), the Baath Party local …

Staff (2022-08-07). Ashura; The day that is marked across whole world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — The Day of Ashura- the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala, when the 3rd Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by the forces of Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad – is marked across the world.

Contributing Writers (2022-08-06). Former US Ambassador in Syria Worked Closely With ISIL and Jabhat al Nusra (al Qaeda). marktaliano.net Transcript by Rawan Mahmasa Interviewer: How is relationship with the "Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant" ISIL? Okaidi: It is good. My relationship with the brothers in ISIL is good. Interviewer: Do you communicate with them? Okaidi: Yes. Of course. I communicate almost daily with brothers in ISIL to settle these disputes and issues. The …

2022-08-09 00:27 | 20:27 EST | es | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 

2022-08-07: News Headlines

Staff (2022-08-06). Turkish fighters airstrike Amadiya district in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) — The Turkish warplanes targeted an area in Duhok Governorate in northern Iraq on Friday in the continuation of its operations under the pretext of fighting the PKK.

Contributing Writers (2022-08-06). Former US Ambassador in Syria Worked Closely With ISIL and Jabhat al Nusra (al Qaeda). marktaliano.net Transcript by Rawan Mahmasa Interviewer: How is relationship with the "Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant" ISIL? Okaidi: It is good. My relationship with the brothers in ISIL is good. Interviewer: Do you communicate with them? Okaidi: Yes. Of course. I communicate almost daily with brothers in ISIL to settle these disputes and issues. The …

Staff (2022-08-06). Iran, Iraq to cooperate for holding Arbaeen rituals: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) — Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh has said that Iran is ready to cooperate with Iraq to hold a magnificent Arbaeen ceremony.

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____ (2022-08-06). Iraqis residing in Tehran hold mourning ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) — Shia Muslims from southern Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, who are residing in Iranian capital hold an annual mourning ceremony carrying torches to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

2022-08-07 18:27 | 14:27 EST | jz | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 

2022-08-06: News Headlines

Staff (2022-08-06). Turkish fighters airstrike Amadiya district in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) — The Turkish warplanes targeted an area in Duhok Governorate in northern Iraq on Friday in the continuation of its operations under the pretext of fighting the PKK.

Stop the Privatizers (2022-08-06). Go to Parker School in Oakland NOW! OUSD security has shown up! indybay.org The eviction of the Parker Community School is now underway!

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-08-06). Consumer Health: Support for breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7, which make this a good time to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and ways to support mothers who choose to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has shown that breastfeeding is linked to decreased rates of lower respiratory tract infections, severe diarrhea, ear infections and obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of sudden infant…

Staff (2022-08-06). Iran, Iraq to cooperate for holding Arbaeen rituals: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) — Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh has said that Iran is ready to cooperate with Iraq to hold a magnificent Arbaeen ceremony.

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan (2022-08-05). The Other Victims of US Burns Pits Were the Iraqi and Afghan People. commondreams.org The close to $700 billion appropriated in the PACT ACT for the next ten years will help alleviate some suffering caused by Halliburton's war profiteering, but only for U.S. victims. It won't do a thing for the people in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Anonymous669 (2022-08-05). Russian Warplanes Destroyed Hideouts Of US Proxies In Syria's Al-Tanf (Video). southfront.org FILE IMAGE: RIA Novosty | Russian warplanes had neutralized a unit of the US-backed al-Qaryatayn Martyrs Brigade near the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf where the US-led coalition maintains a large garrison, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on August 5. | In a statement, the ministry said that the warplanes were counducting a routine patrol over a desert area near al-Tanf on August 4 when they located the unit. The warplanes then targeted several caves where the unit's members were hiding."This terrorist…

_____ (2022-08-05). Iraq May Be on the Verge of a Civil Strife. journal-neo.org Regrettably, Iraq is going through one of the most serious political crises since the unjustified aggression of the United States, which deliberately destroyed the state mechanism of the Arab country. Nine months after the last parliamentary elections, Iraqi politicians still have not agreed on candidates for…

Staff (2022-08-05). Hosseini Infants ceremony marked across Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) — Many mothers across Iran on Friday marked the 'Hosseini infants' ceremony in commemoration of Ali Asghar (AS), the six-month-old baby boy of Imam Hussein (AS), who was the youngest person martyred in Karbala battle.

Staff (2022-08-05). Tehran, Baghdad discuss latest developments in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein discussed some bilateral, regional, and international issues and the latest developments in the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna.

2022-08-06 19:17 | 15:17 EST | jz | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 

2022-08-05: News Headlines

____ (2022-08-04). Iraqi forces detain five ISIL elements in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) — The Spokesman of Commander-in-Chief of Iraqi Armed Forces announced the arrest of five ISIL Takfiri terrorists in Sulaymaniyah province on Thursday.

_____ (2022-08-03). Sadrists Occupy Iraqi Parliament. popularresistance.org The political crisis escalated in Iraq as supporters of Muqtada Al-Sadr stormed the parliament and began an indefinite sit-in on Sunday, July 31. The protesters who are opposing the government formation efforts of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed that consensus-based government formation and the sectarian quota of power sharing are the core reasons for inefficiency and widespread corruption in the country.

2022-08-05 17:30 | 13:30 EST | jz | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 

2022-08-04: News Headlines

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-03). Turkish warplanes again bomb northern Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The Turkish warplanes targeted an area in Duhok Governorate in northern Iraq on Wednesday in continuation of its operations under the pretext of fighting the PKK.

_____ (2022-08-03). Sadrists Occupy Iraqi Parliament. popularresistance.org The political crisis escalated in Iraq as supporters of Muqtada Al-Sadr stormed the parliament and began an indefinite sit-in on Sunday, July 31. The protesters who are opposing the government formation efforts of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani claimed that consensus-based government formation and the sectarian quota of power sharing are the core reasons for inefficiency and widespread corruption in the country.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-03). Iraqi, French FMs discuss Iran talks, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The foreign ministers of Iraq and France spoke by phone to discuss Iran's nuclear negotiations, the Riyadh-Tehran talks, and the latest developments in Iraq on Tuesday night.

Staff (2022-08-03). Turkish fighterjets target N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Tuesday evening reported that Turkish fighterjets have attacked areas in the country's Kurdistan region.

____ (2022-08-03). Muharram mourning ceremony in Qom. en.mehrnews.com QOM, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of Fatemiyoun of Qom is held at Jamkaran Mosque in the first decade of the month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions in Karbala.

2022-08-04 22:22 | 18:22 EST | jz | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 

2022-08-03: News Headlines

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-03). Turkish warplanes again bomb northern Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The Turkish warplanes targeted an area in Duhok Governorate in northern Iraq on Wednesday in continuation of its operations under the pretext of fighting the PKK.

____ (2022-08-03). Muharram mourning ceremony in Qom. en.mehrnews.com QOM, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of Fatemiyoun of Qom is held at Jamkaran Mosque in the first decade of the month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions in Karbala.

Staff (2022-08-03). Turkish fighterjets target N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Tuesday evening reported that Turkish fighterjets have attacked areas in the country's Kurdistan region.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-03). Iraqi, French FMs discuss Iran talks, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) — The foreign ministers of Iraq and France spoke by phone to discuss Iran's nuclear negotiations, the Riyadh-Tehran talks, and the latest developments in Iraq on Tuesday night.

Orinoco Tribune2 (2022-08-02). An Interview With John Pilger: 'Assange Is the Courageous Embodiment of a Struggle Against the Most Oppressive Forces in Our World'. orinocotribune.com In an interview with the World Socialist Web Site, renowned Australian investigative journalist John Pilger has warned that the "US is close to getting its hands on" the courageous WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. | Last month, British Home Secretary Priti Patel approved Assange's extradition to the US, where he faces 175 years imprisonment under the Espionage Act for publishing true information exposing American war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. As Pilger explains, Patel's order will be the subject of a further appeal, but the British judiciary that will adjudicate has facilitated Assange's persecution ever…

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-02). Russia Says US Has Shown No Interest in Negotiating New START. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Washington The comments from the Kremlin came after President Biden

Staff (2022-08-02). Fire reported in Baghdad Green Zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) — An Iraqi security source reported a fire incident in a building in the high-security Green Zone of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-08-02). Hussein's commitment to justice, truth needed more than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) — Taliaferro says the message of the Karbala uprising is never to give up, adding that the specter of systematic racism and politicians corruption is tyranny in US, so Hussein's commitment to justice is needed more than ever.

2022-08-03 21:02 | 17:02 EST | jz | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 

2022-08-02: News Headlines

Anonymous103 (2022-08-01). Military Situation In Iraq On August 1, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On August 1, Iraqi resistance groups attacked Turkish military base in the Bamerne area with a rocket; | On July 31, a U.S. logistical convoy was targeted by IED attacks in the Salah al-Din province; | On July 30, Turkish serviceman was killed during Operation Claw Lock in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish MOD; | On July 30, while the political parties were waiting for the parliament session to start the new political process, Muqtada Sadr, the leader of the Iraqi S…

Staff (2022-08-01). Turkish base in Iraq reportedly comes under missile attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that a Turkish military base located in Iraqi Kurdistan's Dohuk region was targeted by a missile.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-08-01). Two rival demonstrations to be held in Iraq today. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — The major Shia bloc in the Iraqi parliament Coordination Framework has said that it will hold demonstrations in different provinces in Iraq to show support for legal Iraqi government institutions.

____ (2022-08-01). Iraqi people stage massive demonstrations in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Monday evening reported the massive demonstrations of supporters of the Coordination Framework in Baghdad.

____ (2022-08-01). VIDEO: Streets in Oman blanketed with black for Muharram. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — With the beginning of mourning month of Muharram, some roads and streets in Oman are covered in black to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions who were martyred in Karbala.

Staff (2022-08-01). Iran monitoring Iraq's developments closely. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Stating that Iran monitors Iraq's developments closely, and with concern, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani stressed that Iraq's stability and security are important to the region.

Staff (2022-08-01). Several killed in drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that several people were killed in a drone attack on a vehicle in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Staff (2022-08-01). VIDEO: Big fire breaks out in Iraqi capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Monday reported that a massive fire in the city of Baghdad.

_____ (2022-07-31). Almost No One Trusts US Media, After Decades Of War Propaganda And Lies. popularresistance.org Very few people in the United States trust the mainstream corporate media. This is confirmed by a July survey from the major polling firm Gallup, which found that just 11% of North Americans trust television news, and a mere 16% have confidence in newspapers. | It's quite easy to understand why. The US media apparatus has repeatedly shown itself over decades to be completely unreliable and highly politicized. | The corporate media's treachery has been especially clear in the demonstrably false stories it disseminated to try to justify the US wars on Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. | This disgraceful…

2022-08-02 09:24 | 05:24 EST | jz | 11 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0