(2021-11-07). Nicaraguan Elections Update: President Ortega Cast His Vote. telesurenglish.net "This country lives immersed in electoral processes. Voting is highly valued here because the vote does not call for war, terrorism, or destruction. The vote calls for peace," the FSLN leader stressed. | President Daniel Ortega (R) and Vice President Rosario Murillo (L) after casting their right, Managua, Nicaragua, Nov. 7, 2021.
(2021-11-07). What are the Prospects for Peace? dissidentvoice.org 
Events are unfolding at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we are looking to our most respected and renowned thought leaders for an honest assessment of both U.S. foreign and military policy to offer their most current thoughts and insights. We know they have some ideas for improving the …
(2021-11-07). Assange, Stella Moris Take Legal Action Against Dominic Raab for Thwarting Their Marriage Plans. sputniknews.com Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and Stella Moris have been engaged since 2017 and have two children together.
(2021-11-07). Venezuelan Lawmakers Accompany Nicaraguan Elections. telesurenglish.net The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) announced that lawmakers Julio Chavez, Marelis Perez, and Fernando Soto traveled to Managua to participate as international companions in the Nicaraguan elections, which are held this Sunday. | RELATED: | "By doing so, they assume their commitment to solidarity and inform the world that the Nicaraguan people are on their feet, with joy and enthusiasm for the elections," t…
(2021-11-07). Sudan coup: Internet cuts thwart civil disobedience campaign. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan coup: Internet cuts thwart civil disobedience campaign | Police use tear gas to disperse Khartoum protests and arrest 87 teachers staging a sit-in. Meanwhile, Arab League meets Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and stresses importance of democratic transition | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 16: 25 | Sudanese women walk in front of tyres set ablaze by anti-coup demonstrators in the capital Khartoum, 7 Novem…
(2021-11-07). Sunday 11/14: Labor, Forever Wars and Environmental Crisis – What's the Connection? indybay.org UUSF/Humanist Zoom event at 1: 00 PM: | us06web.zoom.us/j/89836429943?pwd=eUpoVXZJM0ZyMTRLODFaaEtQYXJxQT09…
(2021-11-07). Thousands across Italy want Covid Green Pass scrapped (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Thousands-strong protests against Covid-19 immunity passes took place in several Italian cities. In Trieste, the demonstration was marred by minor clashes between some protesters and riot police. | The weekly rally in the northern Italian port city drew around 8,000 people, according to police estimates. The event was mostly peaceful, but some violence occurred in the evening when a group of around 200 activists tried to break through police barriers and enter the Piazza Unita d'Italia. The police pushed back, forcing the crowd to retreat and disperse, local media reported. | In Milano, an anti-Green Pass m…
(2021-11-07). Armenian PM highly assesses activities of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh. tass.com According to Nikol Pashinyan, the deployment of Russian peacekeepers to the region is one of the most important and fully implemented provisions of the trilateral statement of November 9, 2020…
(2021-11-07). COP26: First Week Ends With Partial Voluntary Agreements. telesurenglish.net Since the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) on Oct. 31, the participants have reached a consensus on some partial agreements to fight against global climate change. | RELATED: | Most independent observers agree that these commitments' real contribution depends on a timely application. Greenpeace also noted that the initiatives "are voluntary" and their "fine print includes loopholes." | If the m…
(2021-11-07). People Worldwide Name US as a Major Threat to World Peace. Here's Why. zcomm.org I would argue that the U.S. has never been a democracy, and that a key reason is its basically permanent state of war, which began with its founding…
(2021-11-07). Terrorism Can't be Allowed to Undermine Peace in Iraq, India Says After Attempt on PM's Life. sputniknews.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday after an exploding drone hit his residence in Baghdad. The country's Interior Ministry called the incident a "terrorist attack." No group has claimed responsibility so far.
(2021-11-07). Ex-US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley Blasts Biden for Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East. sputniknews.com Speculation had emerged that Democrats under Biden would pursue a more balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after former president Donald Trump promoted his peace plan that significantly favored Israelis over Palestinians. Nevertheless, Washington has reiterated that the US is "committed to Israel's security."
(2021-11-07). Ill-wishers seek to interrupt Iraqi peace: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made a telephone call to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to convey the greetings of Iranian president to Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and express happiness over failure of assassination attempt.
(2021-11-07). Howard University President Addresses Housing Issues. popularresistance.org Amid a nearly month-long student protest, Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick attempted to correct course during a semiannual state-of-the-university address, acknowledging some of the issues that have sparked an ongoing occupation of a campus building. Since the sit-in began on Oct. 13, students have vowed not to leave the building until administrators agree to meet their demands, which include rectifying unsafe housing conditions, crafting a housing plan for freshman, and putting students, faculty, and alumni back on the board of trustees.
(2021-11-07). When Conservation Means Fencing Out Black Farmers. popularresistance.org The Sweet Fern Savanna Land and Water Reserve, in the heart of Pembroke Township, Illinois, offers a glimpse into what much of the area looked like before European settlers drained swamps and cleared forests to grow corn and soybeans. At least 18 threatened or endangered plant and animal species, including the ornate box turtle and regal fritillary butterfly, have been sighted here. Mature oaks tower over verdant fields of clustered sedge and Carolina whipgrass. Warbling songbirds and buzzing cicadas add a mellow soundtrack to the tranquil scene.
(2021-11-07). Blacklist 'stubborn' Taiwan secessionists, China warns. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will punish the stubborn secessionists who engage in seeking "Taiwan independence" in a blacklist in accordance with the law, Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said in a statement.
(2021-11-07). Xi meets with national ethical role models. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with national ethical role models and nomination awards winners in Beijing.
(2021-11-07). Mexico: AMLO Affirms He Can Legally Comment on Upcoming Recall Referendum. orinocotribune.com Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador contradicted a ruling by the Federal Electoral Tribunal (TEPJF) of Mexico, and asserted that he is legally able to comment on the recall referendum planned for March 2022. | During his morning conference on Friday, November 5, López Obrador declared that, after consulting with his advisers, he is aware that he can urge people to take part in the upcoming referendum vote to remove him from power, without openly asking people to vote for him to remain in office. | "I am allowed to talk about the Mandate Revocation Referendum; however, without asking people to vote for m…
(2021-11-07). Moscow explains why American ships loaded with precision weaponry are in Black Sea. rt.com 
US warships armed with powerful missiles are sailing into the Black Sea to test whether Russia is ready to counter them, the Russian defense minister said. Moscow believes such a mission may lead to a provocation. | Commenting on the ongoing visits by American warships, including a guided missile destroyer, to the Black Sea, Sergey Shoigu remarked that the Russian military was well aware that such vessels "have long-range precision weapon systems on board" and were not deployed to Russia's underbelly "for a tourist cruise." | That is an almost constant attempt to probe us, to check our readiness, how well our…
(2021-11-07). 'All he does is cry': Bitter Covington mocked for calling Usman a 'cheating coward' as UFC badboy needs crutches after 2nd beating. rt.com 
Colby Covington swiftly forgot the respect that saw the fight ref joke he was about to kiss Kamaru Usman after their UFC 268 bout, resuming his villainous persona as the badly beaten brawler brazenly accused the champ of cheating. | In a thrilling headline clash, the American lost again to the welterweight champion by unanimous decision at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden. | Despite being floored in the second, Covington survived the full five rounds — an improvement on the fighters' first meeting in 2019, when he was knocked out and had his jaw broken. | After another acrimonious build-up to their battle…
(2021-11-07). UFC president Dana White spent part of his own event watching Canelo — because he'd bet $100k on boxing great to win by KO (VIDEO). rt.com 
UFC boss Dana White watched Canelo Alvarez's fight with Caleb Plant on a screen even though he was sitting ringside at his own promotion's event on Saturday night — and he admitted afterwards that he had gone big on the result.
(2021-11-07). Interview with Nate Gartrell on the Richmond, Vallejo, and Oakland Police Scandal. indybay.org On October 13, Bay Area News Group reporter Nate Gartrell broke the story that the chiefs of the Richmond, Vallejo, and Oakland police departments became involved in a family dispute regarding the daughter of Richmond police chief Bisa French and Oakland police sergeant Lee French. Bisa French has been placed on administrative leave and investigations are open in all three East Bay police departments. On October 19, Brian Edwards-Tiekert and Cat Brooks interviewed Gartrell about the news on their KPFA weekday morning show.
(2021-11-07). At least seven killed in landmine blast in Syria's Homs. en.mehrnews.com A landmine left over from the war in Palmyra Desert in eastern Homs province in Syria killed at least seven people.
(2021-11-07). After Afghanistan Disaster, the Pentagon Is on Track to Get Even More Money. zcomm.org The defeat in Afghanistan offers a chance to rethink America's war machine, but Congress is on the verge of raising military spending to $740 billion…
(2021-11-07). Assange's Brother Gabriel Shipton Speaks to the WSWS: "The CIA Plan to Kidnap Julian is Continuing Under a Veil of Legality" orinocotribune.com By Richard Phillips, Oscar Grenfell — Oct 28, 2021 | The World Socialist Web Site spoke this week to Gabriel Shipton, a film producer and brother of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder is again before a British court that will decide whether he will be dispatched to the United States for the "crime" of exposing illegal US wars, human rights abuses, mass spying operations and global diplomatic conspiracies affecting the lives of millions of people. | Shipton has recently completed a feature-length documentary entitled Ithaka, which will have its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival next month and open…
(2021-11-07). Iranian general warns enemies not to test power of IRGC, Army. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said that enemies should refrain from testing the strength of the Army and IRGC.
(2021-11-07). Sunday 11/7: Uhuru Furniture Warehouse Sale. indybay.org Akwaaba Hall, 7911 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605…
(2021-11-07). Get booster jabs so we can 'enjoy Christmas' — UK health secretary. rt.com 
UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has strongly urged the public to get Covid-19 booster jabs as soon as they can so restrictions don't return for Christmas. | "And if you haven't yet had your first and second vaccines, it is not too late," Javid said. "The NHS will always be there to welcome you with open arms." | If we all come together and play our part, we can get through this challenging winter, avoid a return to restrictions, and enjoy Christmas. | Javid warned that immunity against Covid-19 begins to wane after six months, especially for older and vulnerable people. | The health secretary said 9 million bo…
(2021-11-07). 'Better than Coutinho': Fans claim 7yo wonderkid is new Messi after spectacular goal at Barca academy where legend played (VIDEO). rt.com 
A wonderkid in Barcelona's famous La Masia academy has been compared to its greatest ever graduate, six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, after footage of his winning goal in a match this weekend went viral. | Pedro Juarez currently plays for Barca's pre-Benjamin side, in an age category which runs from six to eight years old. | From the Benjamin level onwards at eight to 10, the Blaugrana's teams compete in the high-level Catalan Federation league. | In the meantime, though, the pre-Benjamins contest friendlies to prepare themselves for the competitive championship where they will face the academy sides o…
(2021-11-07). Military Situation In Yemen On November 7, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 135 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On November 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 13 airstrikes on the Jubah district | On November 6, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 16 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On November 7, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued in the west of Marib city | On November 7, clashes between Ans…
(2021-11-07). East Coast flooding is a reminder that sea level is rising as the climate warms — here's why the ocean is pouring in more often. Jianjun Yin, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Arizona 
(2021-11-07). North Korea's Mechanised Troops Stage Artillery Drills in Wake of US-South Korea War Games. sputniknews.com Before it obtained nuclear weapons and missile technology, North Korea used its arsenal of nearly 6,000 conventional artillery systems as a key deterrent against foreign aggression — aiming them at South Korean cities and military bases.
(2021-11-07). On the "end of the climate crisis" indybay.org "[G]lobal warming, environmental degradation, and growing inequality are primarily the consequences of an unleashed economic mode that is focused on profit and quarterly numbers, but not on the well-being of people and nature"
(2021-11-07). Tuesday 11/16: Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship with Rob Cuthrell. indybay.org Register for this free online event: | www.santacruzmuseum.org/11-16-ancient-scorched-seeds-and-indigenous-land-stewardship-with-rob-cuthrell/…
(2021-11-07). 'We're getting smashed': Fury issues ominous warning to Man United stars as hulk raises fist & tells them to 'be prepared' (VIDEO). rt.com 
Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury did not mince his words after watching Manchester United continue their dismal run by slumping to a 2-0 defeat at home to arch-rivals Manchester City on Saturday. | Beleaguered United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had told his players to summon Fury's spirit after their crushing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool in their previous home game. | The embattled coach surprised reporters by pointing to Fury's comeback abilities in his title fights with American Deontay Wilder, adding that his struggling side needed to respond to going a goal behind by responding as victoriously as the WBC ki…
(2021-11-07). Syria Rebuilds Relations With Regional Foes Despite Ongoing U.S. Opposition. strategic-culture.org Investigative reporter Vanessa Beeley joins us to help get us up to speed with the war that was once the focus of mainstream coverage pushing a humanitarian interventionist narrative. | By Mnar ADLEY | Welcome to MintCast, the official MintPress News podcast featuring dissenting voices the establishment would rather silence. Today MintCast host Mnar Adley is joined by Vanessa Beeley, an independent investigative journalist and war correspondent based in Damascus, Syria. | While the U.S. military occupies a third of Syria — mostly in the northeast, controlling Syria's vast oil reserves and water supplies…
(2021-11-07). US, China race walking towards a Taiwan war. asiatimes.com 
The historian Barbara Tuchman described Europe, in the run-up to World War I, as "a heap of swords piled as delicately as jackstraws; one could not be pulled out without moving the others." Nowadays, Taiwan finds itself at the center of a similarly delicate dynamic, as China and the United States tussle over the fate of the …
(2021-11-07). Suburban voters responded to GOP culture war pitch in Virginia governor's race, and showed all politics are now national. Athena M. King, Assistant Professor, Political Science and Geography, Old Dominion University 
(2021-11-07). Don't Poke the Bear: Russian Frigate Conducts Drills as US Warships Beef Up Black Sea Deployment. sputniknews.com The USS Mount Whitney amphibious command ship, flagship of the US Sixth Fleet, entered the Black Sea on Thursday, joining the USS Porter, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer already present in the area on a "routine patrol." The Russian Navy has confirmed that it is tracking the warships throughout their deployment.
(2021-11-07). Consumer Health: Pancreatic cancer risks and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe. More than 60,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 48,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer begins…
(2021-11-07). World Stroke Day brings awareness of stroke – can happen at any age. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Stroke Day is Oct., 29. Almost 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer from stroke annually. Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and is the primary cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke can occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. "A stroke is a medical emergency. Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, and…
(2021-11-07). Newly Released Documents Expose US Intelligence Meddling In Venezuelan Elections Via Social Media. popularresistance.org America's interference in the electoral process in Venezuela is laid bare in a series of files that reveal how Washington provided significant investment to train political activists in campaigning effectively online. Documents released to researchers under the US Freedom of Information Act have revealed how US intelligence fronts weaponized social media to promote Venezuela's right-wing opposition, and assist their election to parliament, thus laying the foundations for Washington's appointment of Juan Guaido as the country's leader in January 2019.
(2021-11-07). Minister Plasencia Responds to Borrell's Latest Comments. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Plasencia categorically repudiated the latest interventionist comments issued by the high representative of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, regarding the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | Through his social media accounts, the Venezuelan foreign affairs minister confirmed that Venezuela has its doors open for the EU to observe the electoral process, just as the country has opened its doors to many other movements, governments and international organizations. | "On his tour of neighboring countries, he insists on dedicating his rhetoric ag…
(2021-11-07). Venezuela vaccinates 67% of its population against COVID-19. mronline.org 
Despite the U.S. blockade against Venezuela, the socialist government led by President Nicolás Maduro has been carrying out a successful mass vaccination drive against COVID-19…
(2021-11-07). CNE to Open Probe Against PSUV and Opposition Candidates for Electoral Campaign Violations. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, November 6, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that it will open administrative probes against several candidates and political parties running in the 2021 Regional and Municipal Elections, for having violated the regulations on Electoral Campaign and Propaganda. | According to a press release by the electoral body, CNE authorities unanimously agreed to open administrative inquiries against David Uzcátegui (opposition), who is running for…
(2021-11-07). Venezuela y Perú fortalecen mecanismos consulares. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro, las autoridades diplomáticas de ambos países abordaron temas como la migración, así como programas bilaterales de inclusión y tolerancia.
(2021-11-07). CNE venezolano culmina nueva auditoría para elecciones del 21N. telesurtv.net La nueva jornada de auditoría se efectuó en el estado venezolano de Lara.
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(2021-11-06). Biden Administration Preparing More Sanctions on Nicaragua. news.antiwar.com US officials told Reuters Friday that the Biden administration Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is expected to win Sunday, and the US has already deemed the election a "sham" even though it hasn't happened yet. An unnamed State Department official said the planned sanctions would limit certain trade "interactions" with Nicaragua. | Sanctioning Nic…
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(2021-11-06). Biden Hails Passage of Infrastructure Plan as 'Monumental Step Forward'. sputniknews.com The House passed the president's $1 trillion+ infrastructure bill on Friday evening, putting an end to months of deadlock and bickering inside the Democratic Party caused by disagreement about just how much to spend on the separate but related Build Back Better social and climate change spending agenda.
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(2021-11-06). FILVEN 2021: Ignacio Ramonet Expresses Admiration for Over 100 Books Published in Times of Pandemic — Book on Alex Saab Case. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, November 4, at the inauguration of the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela (FILVEN), the Spanish journalist and political analyst Ignacio Ramonet expressed his admiration for Venezuela for having achieved the publication of more than 100 books in times of the pandemic and in the background of the ever-present blockade. | "This is a feat that should be applauded, and I express my admiration," stressed Ramonet, and praised the choice of venue for the book fair, because "it is worth recalling what is at stake here in Venezuela, which is precisely democracy." The official venue for the 17th edition…