(2022-10-25). Russia Says Its Forces are Preparing to Work Under Radioactive Contamination. news.antiwar.com A Russian military official on Monday said that Russia is preparing its forces to work under "radioactive contamination" as Moscow is accusing Ukraine of planning to use a munition mixed with nuclear material, known as a dirty bomb. Ukraine and its Western backers have strongly denied the Russian accusation, but the Russians continue to warn …
(2022-10-25). Thirty Democrats in Progressive Caucus urge Biden to open talks with Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org The letter to the White House, made public Monday afternoon, is the first open call for a negotiated settlement of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-10-25). Grand Rapids activists join global protest against U.S. endless wars. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – On Thursday, October 20, activists held signs under at Monument Park in Grand Rapids to oppose U.S. wars and aggression. The event aligned with the call to action by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) for a week of anti-war protests. Over 60 cities in the U.S. held an event to inform the public about the "endless wars," no matter which party is in the White House. | The call to action encouraged organizers to get "back to the streets" to oppose U.S. and NATO-imposed wars and sanctions. Near the busiest intersection in downtown Grand Rapids, the group held signs with statements, "Stop…
(2022-10-25). Bigot, Liar, Coward, Shill: Lil' Miss Hot Mess Wipes the Floor With Lil' Marco. zcomm.org Source: Common Dreams Photo by Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock LOL: GOP Florida Senator, walking empty suit and "pathetic liar" Lil' Marco Rubio is looking like a wet pale bath towel hung out to dry this month after two blistering public encounters with very different but equally fierce critics. Running for a third term in the Senate
(2022-10-25). Israeli Airstrike Injures Syrian Soldier in Damascus. news.antiwar.com A Syrian soldier was injured by an Israeli airstrike that targeted Damascus on Monday, The strike was launched in the afternoon in a rare daytime attack as Israeli strikes are usually carried out at night. Syria's Defense Ministry said that some missiles were intercepted by air defenses. | "The Israeli enemy carried out an airstrike with rockets from the north of occupied Palestine, targeting some points in the vicinity of Damascus. Our air defenses con…
(2022-10-25). Biden Administration Steps Up Sanctions on Nicaragua. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration on Monday announced a series of steps it's taking against Nicaragua in the most expansive sanctions on the country since the US rejected the results of last year's Nicaraguan presidential election. The State Department announced visa restrictions on over 500 Nicaraguan individuals and their family members. In a statement on the sanctions, …
(2022-10-25). I Couln't Pass On This One. smoothiex12.blogspot.com You know my cynical attitude towards elections, but there is no doubt that Arizona's governor candidate Kari Lake is a very attractive woman, which you would expect from a former professional anchorwoman from the major network in such area as Phoenix's, but this one was really good because also involves one of the best American comedies of the last 30 years–
(2022-10-24). Ukrainian Army War Crimes Include Shelling of Ambulences, Firetrucks, and Rescue Workers in the Donbass Republics—Similar to Israelis and U.S. Backed Terrorists in Syria. ingaza.wordpress.com
(2022-10-24). Thirty Progressive House Democrats Urge Biden to Negotiate With Russia. news.antiwar.com A group of progressive House Democrats is urging President Biden to negotiate with Russia and seek a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. In a letter to Biden signed by 30 House Democrats, the lawmakers said they have supported Biden's Ukraine policy but that the risk of nuclear war and "catastrophic escalation" means that …
(2022-10-24). As Winter Approaches and Inflation Rises, Social Unrest Boils in Europe. news.antiwar.com As inflation and energy prices continue skyrocketing in Europe, people across the continent are protesting against the war in Ukraine and the anti-Russian sanctions, which have raised living costs to intolerable levels, the New York Times reported Friday. This is making politicians nervous, as winter approaches. "The resignation on Thursday of Prime Minister Liz Truss …
(2022-10-24). How the Pro-Ukraine NAFO Troll Operation Crowd-funds War Criminals. orinocotribune.com 
By Alexander Rubinstein — | Celebrated in mainstream US media for its anti-Russian trolling, the Twitter operation known as NAFO was founded by a Polish antisemite to raise money for a militia that has hosted war criminals, white nationalists, and wanted murderers.: | Whether they know it or not, anyone who has checked Twitter for recent coverage of the Ukraine proxy war has likely encountered at least one of the thousands of trolls that comprise NAFO, or the "North Atlantic Fellas Organization." Thanks to the efforts of NAFO and its "fe…
(2022-10-24). Chris Hedges: Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. scheerpost.com 
The longer the proxy war in Ukraine continues, the closer we come to a direct confrontation with Russia. Once that happens, the Dr. Strangeloves running the show will reach for the nukes.
(2022-10-24). Romania defence min resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dincu resigned on Monday, saying he could not collaborate with the country's president, amid pressure weeks after he said Ukraine's only chance to end the war was to negotiate with Russia.
(2022-10-24). Kiev's threat to use "dirty bomb" is obvious: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Some countries' distrust towards Moscow's warnings about Ukraine's "dirty bomb" does not mean that there is no such threat, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the media on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Russia security forces thwart terrorist attack in Pyatigorsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Supporters of the ISIL terrorist group were detained in the Russian city of Pyatigorsk for plotting an explosion in the city police department, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday.
(2022-10-24). Xi Jinping's third term may boost international cooperation towards multipolarity. infobrics.org Domestically, Xi is expected to continue his project of modernizing China's political and economic governance.
(2022-10-24). How Western media manufactures consent for new cold war on China. multipolarista.com The Western media is waging a systematic propaganda campaign against China, to manufacture consent for the US-led new cold war. We debunked many of the lies and misleading claims spread by the press.
(2022-10-24). U.S. Chip War version 2: Decoupling from China or declaring war? mronline.org 
The U.S. has gambled big in its latest, across-the-board sanctions on Chinese companies in the semiconductor industry, believing it can kneecap China and retain its global dominance.
(2022-10-24). CPC unveils new top leadership for new journey toward modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday unveiled its new top leadership, which will lead the world's most populous nation on its new journey toward a great modern socialist country in all respects.
(2022-10-24). Xi Jinping recibe felicitaciones de la comunidad internacional. telesurtv.net El Gobieron de Venezuela felicitó este domingo al presidente de China, Xi Jinping por ser reelegido como secretario General del Partido Comunista Chino.
(2022-10-24). Swedish FM Says New Government Will Fulfill Deal With Turkey to Join NATO. news.antiwar.com Sweden's foreign minister on Monday said that the new Swedish government will work to fulfill a deal signed with Turkey that is required for the Nordic nation to join NATO. Turkish officials appeared to be at odds with the previous more left-leaning government when it came to the NATO agreement. But Ulf Kristersson took over …
(2022-10-24). Will the US and Germany answer for the energy crisis they caused? journal-neo.org 
As you may know, the wars of the last century took place mainly because of energy resources, which the industry and economy of the developing world began to need particularly strongly. This is especially evident in the events of World War II, which not only demonstrated the struggle for spheres of influence in general, but …
(2022-10-24). Brazil Fights 'Spiritual War Against Communism'. orinocotribune.com Political debate in Brazil is being reduced to "Christians" vs "Communists" by Jair Bolsonaro's campaign, with no room for discussion of proposals for government policy, projects and programs. | The campaign has resorted to exploiting religious voters and their faith for electoral purposes, with polls indicating that he's been loosing key support from Christians in general and evangelicals specifically. | As per the incumbent's campaign script, Lula's "communist" government would force children to use unisex restrooms, liberalize abortion and drugs, impose "gender ideology" and threaten the integrity of families.
(2022-10-24). 75th Anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist takes on added significance with escalation of New Cold War. mronline.org 
Let's Hope History Does Not Repeat…
(2022-10-24). Heads of parties congratulate Xi. ecns.cn Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, extended his warmest congratulations to Xi Jinping for continuing to lead the CPC.
(2022-10-24). The Ever Widening War Grows Wider. thealtworld.com
(2022-10-24). BOMBSHELL CONFESSION: FBI Tampered With 1992 Presidential Election To Help Bill Clinton Win, Asserts Ex-Intelligence Agent. covertactionmagazine.com How often do intelligence agencies interfere in elections to aid favored candidates? Has any President since the end of World War II ever really won on his own? Scott Barnes is a 68-year-old former drug enforcement agent and military police officer from Redondo Beach, California, who says that he was part of a secret mission …
(2022-10-24). Illegal loggers rush to clear more Amazon rainforest before Lula wins election. peoplesworld.org 
Environmental activists are warning that the second round of voting in the Brazilian presidential elections has sparked a rush to destroy more of the Amazon rainforest. The Workers Party candidate, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is favorite to win the second round of voting against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro …
(2022-10-24). The Conformity Forge and The Alchemy of Evil. indybay.org One possible answer may be that governments, the media, the legal system, and the vast majority of the population are firmly embedded in a sociopolitical system that not only does not want anything about it to be questioned, but also actively prevents an awareness from arising in people of a radically different view of the world in which they live. A social paradigm shift is imperative!
(2022-10-24). Research, enterprise and education excellence recognised by Institute of Physics. imperial.ac.uk Three academics and one team have been honoured in this year's Institute of Physics Awards.
(2022-10-24). Fascist Giorgia Meloni heads new Italian government. wsws.org For the first time since World War II, a party with fascist roots leads the government in a major European country.
(2022-10-24). Once more on the brink: Sixty years since the Cuban Missile Crisis. wsws.org While the world was nearly brought to the brink of destruction 60 years ago, the actions of Kennedy and Khrushchev look positively restrained when seen in the light of the present war.
(2022-10-24). Iran forward Azmoun doubtful for WC with calf injury: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) — Iran forward Sardar Azmoun is a doubt for the World Cup after picking up an injury while warming up for Bayer Leverkusen.
(2022-10-24). Buyer beware: What to expect if Republicans win control of Congress. peoplesworld.org 
As we approach the midterm elections, it's time to "look under the hood" and see what the Republicans are promising the American people if they gain control of both houses of Congress. Warning: What you'll see isn't pretty. It's actually an all-out program to reverse the gains of the working class over the last 90 years …
(2022-10-24). Sunday 10/23: The New Cold War with Sharat G. Lin. indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/3289220486…
(2022-10-24). Washington state's Natasha Hill challenges GOP on Jan. 6, 2021 coup attempt. peoplesworld.org 
SPOKANE, Wash.—In a televised debate last Thursday, Democratic congressional candidate Natasha Hill blasted her Republican opponent, Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, for evasive answers about her attitude toward former President Donald Trump and the right wing storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. "We need some direct answers, here," said Hill, a young African American …
(2022-10-24). Ex LAUSD Teacher Files FBI Report Against Disgraced City Council Member Nury Martinez. indybay.org Los Angeles California, Oct. 21, 2022- Lorcan T. Kilroy M.F.A., the dismissed Los Angeles High School Art teacher and the son of award winning Irish Playwright Thomas Kilroy, has now, after concluding 7 years of litigation against now-disgraced former LAUSD Board Member Nury Martinez and others, filed a conclusory report with the F.B.I.
(2022-10-24). Venezuelan university trains next generation of professional gamers. america.cgtn.com Video game competitions are big business around the world, and many countries including Venezuela are eager to tap into the lucrative industry. One university in Caracas has now launched a first-of-its-kind E-Sports Academy to train the next generation of professional players. The Andres Bello …
(2022-10-24). Wednesday 10/26: Democracy in the Americas: What can the U.S. learn about democracy from Latin America? indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2022-10-24). Negotiated solution – No alternative! indybay.org Does anyone really believe that more and more state-of-the-art weapons, no matter how tough sanctions and huge financial injections could produce peace? …The survival of humanity depends in part on this business of death no longer having a future, and it begins at any moment. Prospects are rising as the forces for survival come together.
(2022-10-23). The Wolfowitz Doctrine Led to the Disastrous War in Iraq: Now it is Leading to a Potentially Even More Cataclysmic War in Asia. covertactionmagazine.com The Project for a New American Racist Century is omnipresent in the capitals of Europe today. From Dublin to Berlin—Ukrainian colors are on flagpoles, bus stops and buildings. The subtext is blonde hair and blue eyes. America and its European clients (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization—NATO) now see Ukraine much like Israel sees the West …
(2022-10-23). Strong Evidence in Favor of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab Leaves US at a Dead End. orinocotribune.com By Laila Tajeldine — Oct 22, 2022 | On October 18, diplomat Alex Saab's legal defense presented before the Miami court solid evidence demonstrating that the Venezuelan diplomat, illegally detained in the US, was indeed a diplomat, and that the Trump administration was well aware of it. | The evidence is so irrefutable that the US Department of Justice is not focusing on proving whether Saab was a diplomat or not, but on the United States not recognizing the government of President Maduro and transferring all responsibility to Cape Verde. Obviously, the emperor is without clothes. | The US was aware that Ale…
(2022-10-23). The CDC's War on Children's Health. thealtworld.com The Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has voted unanimously to add Covid vaccines for children as young as 6 months old to the large and ever-growing Adolescent Immunization Schedule. | Why is this being done when it is factually established that Covid is rarely harmful to children but the "vaccine" is extremely dangerous, causing deaths and a wide variety of serious health problems including heart attacks in ch…
(2022-10-23). Parliamentarians from Venezuela and Colombia Meet in Cúcuta. orinocotribune.com 
This Friday, October 21, the binational meeting of Venezuelan and Colombian parliamentarians was held in the Colombian city of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, near the border with Venezuela. In Cúcuta, the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, said that the most important issues being discussed are trade, transportation, complete opening of the border, and security. | He pointed out that parliamentarians from the two countries will address these issues together with mayors, governors, councilors, merchants, business owners, farmers and peasants from the border areas, in order to accompany…