Monthly Archives: August 2023

2023-08-29: News Headlines

Redazione Roma, Pressenza. (2023-08-28). On September 2, Worldwide Rallies For Julian Assange At Australian Embassies. popularresistance.org Recently (29 July 2023), US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, on a visit to Australia, rejected the call by his Australian counterpart to put an end to the U.S.'s judicial persecution of Julian Assange. Blinken justified his refusal by saying that Assange, with his revelations of US/UK war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, had "risked causing very serious harm to [US] national security." | But notice his choice of words. Blinken did not state that Assange had actually caused harm (as was claimed at the time of the revelations); he is simply alleged to have risked — hypothetically — causing harm, which…

Ali Abunimah (2023-08-29). Elizabeth Tsurkov's Iraq travel was not authorized, Princeton confirms. electronicintifada.net Mystery remains over activities of detained Israeli intelligence veteran and graduate student.

Abdel Bari Atwan (2023-08-28). The 'Kuwait Precedent' Applied to Ukraine. The US Planned and Triggered this War, and Remains Intent on Prolonging It. globalresearch.ca

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2023-08-26: News Headlines

Mohammad Ayesh (2023-08-25). Arabic press review: Kuwait expels over 25,000 expats this year. middleeasteye.net Arabic press review: Kuwait expels over 25,000 expats this year | Meanwhile, soft drinks disappear from shelves in Tunisia, and Egypt delays release of pardoned prisoners | Fri, 08/25/2023 – 16: 05 | Kuwait is deporting around 108 people per day this year (AFP) | Kuwait expels over 25,000 expats : | Authorities in

sputnikglobe (2023-08-25). Ocean Samples Within Permitted Limit After Fukushima Water Release. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The analysis of ocean samples taken after the release of treated water from the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant (NPP) has shown that tritium concentration remained within permitted limits, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Friday.


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2023-08-23: News Headlines

Staff (2023-08-22). Centrist Bernardo Arévalo is Guatemala's New President, Venezuela Sends Congratulations. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( As shown in the final report by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), Arévalo obtained 2,441,661 votes (58.01%), while Sandra Torres of the National Unity of Hope party obtained 1,567,472 votes (37.24%). | On Sunday, Arévalo said that he accepted "with great humility this victory that the people of Guatemala have given us." | According to Guatemala's TSE, the elect…


2023-08-23 11:32:38 | 11:32 EST | tr | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 

2023-08-18: News Headlines

Rahman Shah (2023-08-19). Correspondence] Complete revascularisation in patients with acute coronary syndrome. thelancet.com In patients with acute coronary syndrome, complete revascularisation improves outcomes compared with culprit-only revascularisation.1 However, optimal timing of complete revascularisation has not yet been assessed systematically in large clinical trials until now, as shown in the BIOVASC trial by Roberto Diletti and colleagues.2 The investigators concluded that complete revascularisation at the time of an index procedure is superior to staged revascularisation, as it decreases the rate of myocardial infarction and urgent revascularisation.

Editor (2023-08-18). Assange Be Weary: The Dangers of a US Plea Deal. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch At every stage of its proceedings against Julian Assange, the US Imperium has shown little by way of tempering its vengeful impulses. The WikiLeaks publisher, in uncovering the sordid, operational details of a global military power, would always have to pay. Given the 18 charges he faces, 17 fashioned from …

2023-08-18 19:05:19 | 19:05 EST | Sw | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 

2023-08-15: News Headlines

Ana Vraƒçar (2023-08-14). Iraqi health system struggles to recover after three decades of setbacks. peoplesdispatch.org 20 years after the US-led invasion, Iraq's health system struggles in the face of workforce shortages, corruption, and a growing private sector. This situation is aggravated by long gaps in constructing new health infrastructure…

_____ (2023-08-14). Innovative Regional Dialogue: Iran, Iraq, and Six Gulf Countries. transcend.org 7 Aug 2023 – The regional dialogue scheduled for Sep 2023 is a notable breakthrough, by diplomatic initiatives, to replace tensions with stability in the Middle East, and in the process gaining political independence from U.S./Israel hegemony. This development also reflects the increased involvement of China in the region.

Anonymous103 (2023-08-14). Military Situation In Iraq On August 14, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org


2023-08-15 22:44:36 | 22:44 EST | tr | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 

2023-08-14: News Headlines

_____ (2023-08-14). Innovative Regional Dialogue: Iran, Iraq, and Six Gulf Countries. transcend.org 7 Aug 2023 – The regional dialogue scheduled for Sep 2023 is a notable breakthrough, by diplomatic initiatives, to replace tensions with stability in the Middle East, and in the process gaining political independence from U.S./Israel hegemony. This development also reflects the increased involvement of China in the region.

JANET (2023-08-13). 'The leading class in the Philippine Revolution is the proletariat'. iacenter.org By Phoebe De Padua August 9, 2023 This slightly edited talk was presented July 31 on the Workers World Party webinar titled "Lenin and the working class." Go to youtube.com/watch?v=bNLB1b3tFKY to view the entire webinar. Phoebe De Padua Warm and militant greetings, comrades! I am very glad to be part of this important and relevant webinar presented by Workers World Party, which is focused on advancing the struggle for workers' power in the United States and across the world. Without a doubt, the leading class in the Philippine Revolution is the proletariat, the working class. History has shown that the Filipino p…


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2023-08-12: News Headlines

Anonymous669 (2023-08-11). Blast Reported Near Key U.S. Base In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | Late on August 10, a loud blast was heard near a key base of the United State-led coalition in the northeastern region of Syria. | The base in question is located within a large gas and an oil field near the town of al-Shaddadi in the southern al-Hasakah countrysi…

Sharmila Devi (2023-08-12). World Report] UK aid cuts will lead to thousands of deaths. thelancet.com A Government assessment has shown how deep cuts to foreign aid are harming health in countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Yemen. Sharmila Devi reports.

Staff (2023-08-11). Communist Party of Venezuela Expresses Solidarity With Far-Right Politician María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com As the road to the 2024 presidential elections moves forward, different political alliances that are being formed are becoming more and more transparent; this is especially clear in the solidarity shown by the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) towards the candidate for the far-right opposition primaries, María Corina Machado. | In a press conference held this Monday, August 7, the PCV asked the Attorney General's Office to investigate the governor of Trujillo, Gerardo Márquez, for statements—allegedly aimed at María Corina—asking PSUV supporters in the city of Pampanito to condemn, with force if nece…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-11). Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has 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 death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is…

2023-08-12 00:35:32 | 00:35 EST | tr | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 

2023-08-11: News Headlines

Anonymous669 (2023-08-11). Blast Reported Near Key U.S. Base In Northeastern Syria. southfront.org ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | Late on August 10, a loud blast was heard near a key base of the United State-led coalition in the northeastern region of Syria. | The base in question is located within a large gas and an oil field near the town of al-Shaddadi in the southern al-Hasakah countrysi…

Sharmila Devi (2023-08-12). World Report] UK aid cuts will lead to thousands of deaths. thelancet.com A Government assessment has shown how deep cuts to foreign aid are harming health in countries including Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Yemen. Sharmila Devi reports.

Staff (2023-08-11). Communist Party of Venezuela Expresses Solidarity With Far-Right Politician María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com As the road to the 2024 presidential elections moves forward, different political alliances that are being formed are becoming more and more transparent; this is especially clear in the solidarity shown by the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) towards the candidate for the far-right opposition primaries, María Corina Machado. | In a press conference held this Monday, August 7, the PCV asked the Attorney General's Office to investigate the governor of Trujillo, Gerardo Márquez, for statements—allegedly aimed at María Corina—asking PSUV supporters in the city of Pampanito to condemn, with force if nece…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-11). Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has 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 death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is…

Patricia Harrity (2023-08-10). There Was No SARS Cov2 Disease, Just A Set of Symptoms and a Branding Campaign — Dr David Martin. expose-news.com Dr. David Martin has been championed as a guy who has shown proof that "SARS was research developed by humans in the lab at the University of North Carolina and then weaponised …


2023-08-11 23:16:01 | 23:16 EST | tr | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 

2023-08-10: News Headlines

Anonymous103 (2023-08-09). Military Situation In Iraq On August 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Patricia Harrity (2023-08-10). There Was No SARS Cov2 Disease, Just A Set of Symptoms and a Branding Campaign — Dr David Martin. expose-news.com Dr. David Martin has been championed as a guy who has shown proof that "SARS was research developed by humans in the lab at the University of North Carolina and then weaponised …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-08-10). Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Breastfeeding Week will be observed Aug. 1—7. This year's campaign focuses on enabling breastfeeding for working parents. The American Academy of Pediatrics has 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 death syndrome, as well as other protective effects." Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is…


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