(2021-11-08). President Ortega: Nicaraguan People Vote for Peace and Not for War — Washington Interventionism Activated. orinocotribune.com 
On Sunday, November 7, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said that the general elections taking place in his country are a sign and a commitment by the vast majority of Nicaraguans to vote for peace and not for war or terrorism. | After voting in Managua, the president addressed the nation from the House of the Peoples, expressing that this election does not call for paralyzing the economy and destroying families. He stressed that the people want peace and well-being, while the right-wing sows hatred and terror and therefore opts for smear campaigns and violence, so that war returns to Nicaragua. | President Ort…
(2021-11-08). Latin America must reject US meddling in Nicaraguan elections — Venezuela's top diplomat. tass.com According to Felix Placencia, the US had already slammed the elections in Nicaragua branding them a failure, even before they had actually started…
(2021-11-08). Ethiopians rescued by Israel from Tigray may have no Jewish roots: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Ethiopians rescued by Israel from Tigray may have no Jewish roots: Report | Secret operation faces backlash as dozens of Ethiopians are accused of misrepresenting ancestry to enter Israel | Mon, 11/08/2021 – 12: 45 | A member of the Ethiopian Jewish community awaits during the daily food distribution at the building the community in the city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on 27 October, 2020 (AFP) | Dozens of Ethiopians…
(2021-11-08). Diamonds, gold & drugs: UN peacekeepers investigated for contraband from missions. rt.com 
Portugal's Judiciary Police have arrested ten suspects, including military personnel, suspected of secretly airlifting and then selling diamonds, gold and drugs while on UN peacekeeping missions. | On Monday, Portuguese authorities conducted massive searches at a hundred locations, which reportedly included a military compound and banks, all across the country as part of a probe into a gemstone and drug-smuggling ring within the country's military. | Among the suspects are personnel from the Republican National Guard and the Public Security Police who are suspected of having used military airplanes to airlift…
(2021-11-08). Pakistan reaches 'complete ceasefire' with local Taliban faction. rt.com 
Pakistan's government has agreed a total ceasefire with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, Information Fawad Chaudhry has announced, noting that talks leading to the move were facilitated by authorities in Kabul. | Speaking on Monday, Chaudhry told reporters that "a complete ceasefire" agreement has been reached and further talks were taking place to ensure a lasting peace. "The talks will focus on state sovereignty, national security, peace, social and economic stability in the areas concerned," he said, according to local media. | The minister described the move as a "positive development" an…
(2021-11-08). Russian peacekeepers should stay in region for good — Armenian president. tass.com Armen Sarkissian also thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for making such a difficult decision…
(2021-11-08). Blacklisting the Merchants of Spyware. dissidentvoice.org In a modest effort to disrupt the global spyware market, the United States announced last week that four entities had been added to its blacklist. On November 3, the US Department of Commerce revealed that it would be adding Israel-based companies NSO Group and Candiru to its entity list "based on evidence that these entities …
(2021-11-08). Coal miners vow to continue strike despite temporary restraining order From Alabama Judge. fightbacknews.org Tuscaloosa AL – On October 28 a Tuscaloosa judge granted a temporary restraining order filed by the Warrior Met Mine where around 1,100 members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have been on strike since early April after voting down an offer from the mine by a 95% majority. The order prohibits "picketing or other activity" within 300 yards of the mine entrances and any activity that interferes with "the conduct and operation of Warrior Met's business and supporting activities". | 7 months into the strike the miners have vowed to continue their strike regardless of the temporary restraining order. Warr…
(2021-11-08). Israeli soldiers given 'prizes' for helping compile database of Palestinians' pictures — reports. rt.com 
The Israeli military has reportedly compiled a digital surveillance database to monitor Palestinians in Hebron in the West Bank using invasive facial recognition tech integrated into a network of cameras and soldiers' phones. | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) even incentivized soldiers to compete against each other to take photos of residents "with prizes for the most pictures collected by each unit," according to the Washington Post. Soldiers were reportedly offered rewards such as a night off if they managed to take the most pictures. | The surveillance dragnet is apparently based in part on smartphone techn…
(2021-11-08). Venezuela Heading Towards End of Hyperinflation — October Inflation Lowest since April 2015. orinocotribune.com Caracas, November 7, 2021 ( This is the lowest inflation figure so far this year, according to information released by Venezuela's highest financial institution. The data reported for October inflation is the eighth in a row below 50%, the longest streak since hyperinflation began, and is a key indicator to m…
(2021-11-08). Pegasus spyware linked to Israel branding Palestinian rights NGOs as terrorists — report. rt.com 
Phones of six members of Palestinian human rights organizations were hacked with the notorious spyware Pegasus, a new report said. The Israeli government designated the organizations as terrorists. | The designation was likely meant to give a post-factum justification for the use of the spyware, which the producer says is restricted to law enforcement operations against terrorism and crime, the Ireland-based NGO that identified the intrusions said. | The
(2021-11-08). Unable to breach Belarus-Poland border, migrants set up camp (VIDEO). rt.com 
Hundreds of migrants attempting to seek asylum in the EU have set up tents and campfires in the no-man's-land along the border between Belarus and Poland, with Warsaw deploying guards to stop them from crossing. | Aerial footage from the frontier showed smoke rising from dozens of campfires and tents popping up in the forest, as lines of Polish police and what looked like the military gathered on the other side. | Polish Defense Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak said more than 12,000 soldiers had been deployed to the border. | After Brussels imposed sanctions on Belarus in June, citing "human rights" vi…
(2021-11-08). Milwaukee vigil backs Palestinian prisoner hunger strike. liberationnews.org 
Israel couldn't get away with this ethnic cleansing if it weren't for the U.S. war machine propping it up.
(2021-11-08). China's going to take over Bagram — Trump. rt.com 
Former US President Donald Trump has warned that China will start using the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. American troops left the base this year as part of their complete withdrawal from the country. | "We would have kept Bagram because it is next to China," Trump told Fox News. "And it is one hour away from their nuclear facility, and we gave that up too." | And now China's going to take over Bagram, in my opinion. | The former president once again criticized the "embarrassing" withdrawal of US forces, which he said was "really a surrender." | Trump has argued in the past that it was a mistake to remove US…
(2021-11-08). 'Where have you seen her? On the front cover of Vogue': England coach roasted for 'sexist' Raducanu remarks. rt.com 
The head coach of the England national rugby team has been blasted after accusing tennis star Emma Raducanu of losing her focus since winning the US Open and prioritizing appearances at galas and fashion shoots over performance. | Eddie Jones was primarily discussing England player Marcus Smith, warning the fly-half to take caution as a "flood of distractions" could be heading his way as UK sport's "next big thing". | Jones used the example of Raducanu, with the 18-year-old failing to make an impact on court since her stunning breakthrough win at Flushing Meadows. | Since succeeding Naomi Osaka as US Open c…
(2021-11-08). Russian diplomat points to Warsaw's role in invasion of Iraq amid crisis with its migrants. tass.com "It is time that the Polish politicians, cursing Lukashenko and accusing Minsk of problems with Iraqi migrants, recalled how Iraq was destroyed with the most active participation of Warsaw," Maria Zakharova stressed…
(2021-11-08). Wolves 'invade' remote Russian village. rt.com 
Worried families in a remote part of Russia have written to teachers requesting their children be allowed to dial into classes from the safety of their homes, after warnings wild wolf attacks had turned the area into a bloodbath. | Footage from a CCTV camera in the village of Zelenoborsk, in the Khanty-Mansi region of Central Russia, shared by a local residents group on Monday, shows several of the large canines stalking its snow-covered roads. | According to Moscow's Lenta news site, the "wolf invasion" has sparked fears for schoolchildren, with parents asking teachers to let their kids move to distance learn…
(2021-11-08). The French Dispatch: Filmmaker's Wes Anderson's latest confection. wsws.org Scripted by Anderson, from a story by the director, Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness and Jason Schwartzman, the movie pays tribute to an imaginary publication put out by American expatriates in France.
(2021-11-08). 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…
(2021-11-08). 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…
(2021-11-08). Kids win 'tug of war' for a safe climate future. greenleft.org.au The people triumphed over fossil fuel magnates in an epic street theatre tug-of-war on November 6, the global day of action for climate justice. Kerry Smith reports.
(2021-11-08). Diplomatic clash between Australia and France highlights implications of militarist AUKUS pact. wsws.org Canberra's cancellation of a French submarine contract is only the sharpest aspect of the tensions ignited by the announcement in September of a new US-British-Australian alliance aimed at preparing for war against China.
(2021-11-08). Russian model apologizes after lesbian kiss in front of Moscow's sacred Eternal Flame. rt.com 
A Russian model has publicly apologized for filming a kiss in front of Moscow's Eternal Flame, a sacred war memorial to the Soviet Union's casualties in World War II, located near the Kremlin in the center of the capital. | Writing on Instagram, model Alyona Efremova claimed that the video was old and was not made with the intent of insulting anyone. She is currently under investigation for breaking the law around "desecrating symbols of Russian military glory," which carries a potential punishment of five years behind bars. | "Please accept my sincere apologies for the video filmed three years ago. It was not…
(2021-11-08). Russia to keep supporting Venezuela in settling internal political differences — Lavrov. tass.com Russian foreign minister said Moscow took note of the "active and open position of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his government" as part of the consultations that started in Mexico City with assistance from Norway and some other countries including Russia…
(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). A Project for Survival in These United States. tomdispatch.com When President Biden first unveiled the Build Back Better agenda, it appeared that this country was on the path to a new war on poverty. In April, he told Congress that "trickle-down economics have never worked" and that it was time to build the economy "from the bottom-up." This came after the first reconciliation bill of the pandemic included the child tax credit that — combined with an expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, and other emergency programs — reduced the poverty rate from 13.9% in 2018 to 7.7% in 2021. (Without such actions, it was…
(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. | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 16: 25 | Sudanese women walk in front of tyres set ablaze by anti-coup demonstrators in the capital Khartoum, 7 November 2021 (AFP) |
(2021-11-07). Tlaib: US "Must Stop Enabling the Killing of Children" in Palestine. truthout.org 
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and the peace group CodePink were among those who condemned Friday's killing by Israeli forces of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy in the illegally occupied West Bank. | Middle East Eye
(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. | Sixty miles south of Chicago, this wildlife reserve is among ne…
(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. | "The current events that are taking place on campus are very important. I hear the concerns, I want to be absolutely clear about that," Frederick said. "We apologize for anybody that was inconvenienced in any way, shape, or form." | Originally slated to occur on Oct. 22, during Howard's homecoming weekend, Frederick delayed the speech to Friday. Wit…
(2021-11-07). Travis Scott's partner Kylie Jenner claims they were 'unaware' of Astroworld fatalities until after show. rt.com 
Travis Scott's partner Kylie Jenner claimed she and the rapper were "unaware" of the situation at the Astroworld concert that left eight dead until after the show, despite many videos showing crowds screaming for it to stop. | In a Sunday post to her Instagram story, Jenner said she and Scott are "devastated" by the events at the music festival in Houston, Texas, which led to dozens of injuries and eight deaths, including two minors, after a stampede overcrowded the outdoor area. | Jenner, most well-known for being part of the Kardashian clan, made it "clear" in her statement that she and Scott were "unaware"
(2021-11-07). Wisdom, Meaning, and the Road Less Travelled. dissidentvoice.org 
This is a fascinating and beautiful book, one of those gems you serendipitously discover and shake your head at your good fortune. Although it is new and I received it as a gift, it reminds me of a few books I have discovered over the years while rummaging through used bookstores that have startled me …
(2021-11-07). Students Are Pushing US Colleges to Sever Ties With Military-Industrial Complex. truthout.org 
The violence wreaked by U.S. wars since 9/11 has been immense — more than
(2021-11-07). Azeri children introduced to modern weapons as part of "Victory Day" orgy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com It's never too early to teach the kids how to murder their neighbors. Victory Day celebrated in Special Forces On the occasion of Victory Day, a meeting was held with veterans of the Special Forces and families of heroes killed in the Great Patriotic War. The Defense Ministry [said] that first, the memory of national …
(2021-11-07). Turkish press condemns "Russian attacks on Syria's Idlib" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's Daily Sabah. The Kremlin's strategic partner and "special and good" friend Turkey is poised to launch a major military offensive in the area even as it arms the regime in Kiev with combat drones to replicate last year's slaughter in Nagorno-Karabakh in the Donbass and incite a Kosovo-style "humanitarian" war in Crimea. Russian …
(2021-11-07). The streets of Glasgow indict world leaders for failure to address the climate crisis. peoplesdispatch.org 
While the official COP26 summit has seen world leaders seemingly unwilling to take major planet-saving measures, the mobilization of the youth, frontline communities, and environmental organizations have charted out the way forward…
(2021-11-07). Baku: Turkish DM leads "large military delegation" to celebrate war against Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish National Defense Minister has arrived in Baku On November 7, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, and the leadership of the Ministry welcomed a large military delegation led by the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey, Hulusi Akar, who arrived in Baku. The Turkish delegation …
(2021-11-07). Old friends reunited: Germany, Japan expand military ties, NATO Quad off China's shore. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Japan, Germany expand military ties as German warship sails through region ==== Axis redux: Italy to train Japanese and German fighter pilots at NATO base ==== Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday the country will step up military cooperation with Germany in the Indo-Pacific region as he welcomed a port call by the first …
(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). F35A approved to carry nukes: US is Set to Make Nuclear War More Likely. warisacrime.org 
By Dave Lindorff The US is about to move towards a far more likely first use of nuclear weapons, with word that the Air Force has "completed flight testing" of the cost-and-performance-plagued F35A Lightning fighter, all units of which are being "upgraded" to carry thermonuclear weapons. What this means, as explained in a new article in Popular Mechanics, …
(2021-11-07). Newly Released Documents Expose US Meddling In Venezuelan Elections. 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. | The files indicate that in October 2013, seven months after…
(2021-11-07). A Date with History: Vietnamese People's Great Victory Celebrated at Venezuela's FILVEN 2021. orinocotribune.com In a friendly atmosphere of fraternal bonding between Venezuela and Vietnam, the reissue of La Cita de la Historia , written by Vietnamese general Vo Nguyen Giap, was presented at the 17th International Book Fair of Venezuela, FILVEN 2021. The book presentation was presided over by the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Venezuela, Le Viet Duyen; the president of the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship House, Carolus Wimmer; and Defense Attaché of Vietnam, Vu The Trung. Vietnam is the guest country of honor at FILVEN 2021. | During the presentation, Le Viet Duyen quoted Commander Hugo…
(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). 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 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…