(2023-08-11). Delays Push F-16 Transfer to Ukraine Until Next Summer. news.antiwar.com Delays have caused the North Atlantic alliance to push back the expected arrival of F-16s in Ukraine until next summer. Currently, only six Ukrainian pilots are engaged in the training program. According to the Washington Post, the revised timeline reflects that Western countries see the F-16s as a part of Ukraine's long-term defense but not …
(2023-08-11). Zelensky Fires the Heads of All Local Draft Boards After Corruption Scandal. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he was firing dozens of officials responsible for overseeing military recruitment in each region of the country. The leader claimed the officials were engaging in "revolting" abuses of power. Last week, Zelensky said his administration had conducted a sweeping investigation into the practices at recruitment centers. "The investigation is …
(2023-08-10). Biden Asks Congress for Additional $24 Billion to Spend on Ukraine War. news.antiwar.com The White House on Thursday asked Congress to approve a $40 billion bill that includes nearly $24 billion for additional spending on the war in Ukraine. According to CNN, the $24 billion for the Ukraine war includes $13 billion in military aid and $7.3 billion in economic and humanitarian assistance. It also includes $3.3 billion …
(2023-08-10). ECOWAS Activates Standby Force for Potential Niger Intervention. news.antiwar.com The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday ordered the activation and deployment of a reserve force to "restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger" while also saying it would seek peaceful means to restore Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum. After the summit, Alassane Ouattara, the president of Cà¥te d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast), …
(2023-08-10). Poland to Deploy 10,000 Additional Troops to Belarus Border. news.antiwar.com Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said Thursday that Warsaw plans to deploy 10,000 troops to its border with Belarus as part of a buildup that began after Wagner fighters traveled to Belarus. "About 10,000 soldiers will be on the border, of which 4,000 will directly support the Border Guard and 6,000 will be in the …
(2023-08-10). Report: Niger Junta Told Nuland They'd Kill Bazoum If There's Military Intervention. news.antiwar.com The Associated Press reported Thursday that the Niger junta told Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries launched a military intervention to reinstate him. After meeting with junta leaders in Niger on Monday, Nuland did not mention the threat or discuss the possibility of …
(2023-08-10). Report: US, Iran Reach Deal on Prisoner Release and Frozen Funds. news.antiwar.com The US and Iran have reached a deal that will free five Americans in exchange for the US releasing some Iranians and granting Tehran limited access to $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds, The New York Times reported Thursday. Sources told the Times that the negotiations have been going on quietly for two years. Prisoner …
(2023-08-10). Milwaukee commemorates victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings at annual Lanterns for Peace event. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On August 6, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) joined with Peace Action of Wisconsin, Veterans for Peace Milwaukee, and others to host the annual Lanterns for Peace event to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. | The event began with people building lanterns, folding origami paper cranes, and a story-telling from Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes. This was followed with a performance by local musicians of blues songs and Celtic music. | Pam Richard, the emcee and a member of Peace Action of Wisconsin, opened with a moment of silence for Daniel Ellsberg, a w…
(2023-08-10). Minneapolis protests U.S. wars, marks anniversaries of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On August 5, around 80 people gathered outside the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center for an anti-war protest organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. The protest memorialized the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, killed approximately 210,000 people. | The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II constitute one of the United States government's greatest crimes against humanity. The creation of the atomic bomb was a pivotal moment in the development of the U.S. military…
(2023-08-11). Venezuelan President Asks the Military to Keep Their Guard Up. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asked the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) to remain vigilant to guarantee peace in this South American nation, which has been the target on several occasions of U.S.-backed external threats to its political stability. | RELATED: | "FANB keep your guard up. Always stay vigilant. You have the duty and responsibility to guarantee our republic's stability, territorial i…
(2023-08-11). The Netherlands: Activists Arrested On Runway Of Volkel Air Base. popularresistance.org In the Netherlands, on the morning of August 8, ten peace and climate activists (six from the U.S., three from the Netherlands and a German doctor) entered Volkel Air Base, where about 15 U.S. nuclear bombs are stockpiled. They knelt on the runway, prayed for peace and glued down copies of Article 1 and 2 of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons on the runway. | They were taken into custody and later released with a small fine, which no one paid. This nonviolent resistance action took place as part of an international peace camp at Volkel Air Base. The radical branches of the climate movement and…
(2023-08-11). Memories of victims of terrorism call for peace in the world. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 11 (Prensa Latina) The stories of 22 victims of terrorism in the world call to reflect through art on the consequences of this, with the exhibition of memories at the United Nations headquarters.
(2023-08-11). Motion shreds DOJ case attacking Black free speech rights — The Burning Spear. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Spear Staff, August 3, 2023 | The future of the first amendment of the U.S. constitution and the right to engage in peaceful activism and free speech activities hangs in the balance with the case of the Uhuru 3 that includes African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela. | African People's Solidarity Committee Chairwoman Penny Hess and Uhuru Solidarity Movement Chair Jesse Nevel, two white o…
(2023-08-11). All Africans Should Condemn the Call for an ECOWAS-led Military Invasion of Niger — The Black Alliance for Peace. wibailoutpeople.org All Africans Should Condemn the Call for an ECOWAS-led Military Invasion of Niger: | The Africa Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and the U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) condemn the threats of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lead a military intervention into Niger. We believe this would be an act of subservience to U.S./EU/NATO interest…
(2023-08-11). Mayo Clinic remembers Sister Lauren Weinandt. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sister Lauren Weinandt, Mayo Clinic's longest-serving staff member, passed away on July 31, at the Saint Marys Campus, where she lived and worked for nearly 70 years. Sister Lauren Weinandt, a beloved Mayo staff member who embodied the Franciscan and Mayo Clinic values, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, at the hospital she loved and worked at for 67 years. She will be remembered for her open door, open heart, and…
(2023-08-10). Why Is Ukraine Prosecuting a Pacifist for "Justifying Russian Aggression"? truthout.org We speak with Ukrainian peace activist Yurii Sheliazhenko, whom Ukrainian authorities have charged with justifying Russian aggression, days after his Kyiv apartment was raided and searched. Sheliazhenko is executive secretary of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement and has vocally opposed any escalation of the conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peace talks to end the war. "It is total nonsense that… |
(2023-08-10). McCarthyism Is Back: Together We Can Stop It. mronline.org 
We stand together against the rise of a new McCarthyism that is targeting peace activists, critics of US foreign policy, and Chinese Americans. Despite increased intimidation, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster peace and international solidarity, countering the narrative of militarism, hostility, and fear. As the US government grapples with a major crisis of …
(2023-08-10). Make Peace, You Fools! America's Proxy War with Russia Has Transformed Ukraine into a Graveyard. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-11). Motion shreds DOJ case attacking Black free speech rights — The Burning Spear. wibailoutpeople.org By Spear Staff, August 3, 2023 | The future of the first amendment of the U.S. constitution and the right to engage in peaceful activism and free speech activities hangs in the balance with the case of the Uhuru 3 that includes African People's Socialist Party (APSP) Chairman Omali Yeshitela. | African People's Solidarity Committee Chairwoman Penny Hess and Uhuru Solidarity Movement Chair Jesse Nevel, two white o…
(2023-08-11). All Africans Should Condemn the Call for an ECOWAS-led Military Invasion of Niger — The Black Alliance for Peace. wibailoutpeople.org All Africans Should Condemn the Call for an ECOWAS-led Military Invasion of Niger: | The Africa Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and the U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) condemn the threats of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to lead a military intervention into Niger. We believe this would be an act of subservience to U.S./EU/NATO interest…
(2023-08-11). Mayo Clinic remembers Sister Lauren Weinandt. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sister Lauren Weinandt, Mayo Clinic's longest-serving staff member, passed away on July 31, at the Saint Marys Campus, where she lived and worked for nearly 70 years. Sister Lauren Weinandt, a beloved Mayo staff member who embodied the Franciscan and Mayo Clinic values, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 31, at the hospital she loved and worked at for 67 years. She will be remembered for her open door, open heart, and…
(2023-08-10). Why Is Ukraine Prosecuting a Pacifist for "Justifying Russian Aggression"? truthout.org We speak with Ukrainian peace activist Yurii Sheliazhenko, whom Ukrainian authorities have charged with justifying Russian aggression, days after his Kyiv apartment was raided and searched. Sheliazhenko is executive secretary of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement and has vocally opposed any escalation of the conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peace talks to end the war. "It is total nonsense that… |
(2023-08-10). McCarthyism Is Back: Together We Can Stop It. mronline.org We stand together against the rise of a new McCarthyism that is targeting peace activists, critics of US foreign policy, and Chinese Americans. Despite increased intimidation, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster peace and international solidarity, countering the narrative of militarism, hostility, and fear. As the US government grapples with a major crisis of …
(2023-08-10). Make Peace, You Fools! America's Proxy War with Russia Has Transformed Ukraine into a Graveyard. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-10). The UN's Vague 'New Agenda for Peace'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-08-11). International Red Cross' Shady Business. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) The organization announced a reconfiguration of its…
(2023-08-11). Venezuela: Electoral Nominations Committee Presents Lists of Eligible Candidates for National Electoral Council Rectors. orinocotribune.com 
The National Assembly of Venezuela's Electoral Nominations Committee has submitted the list of 104 eligible candidates for the National Electoral Council (CNE) rector posts. | During the ordinary session of the National Assembly on Thursday, August 10, President of the 2023 Electoral Nominations Committee Deputy Giusseppe Alessandrello submitted to the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, the list of 104 Venezuelans eligible for the position of principal and alternate rectors of the CNE. | "I thank all the members of the committee for their continuous hard work for 56 days," Alessandrello said upo…
(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…
(2023-08-11). Venezuelan Attorney General Ratifies Victory Over Novo Bank. telesurenglish.net The Venezuelan Attorney General, Reinaldo Muñoz, described as an "extraordinary victory" the ruling of the Judicial Court of Lisbon, Portugal, which requires Novo Bank to return more than 1.5 billion dollars that had been withheld. | Related: | In an exclusive interview to the news multiplatform teleSUR, the official emphasized that in the coming weeks and months, this victory may be used in favor of the country.
(2023-08-11). Presentan lista de elegibles para rectores del CNE en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Giusseppe Alessandrello explicó que en el segundo llamado se recibieron 153 postulaciones.
(2023-08-11). Presidente de Venezuela firma activación de zona económica especial. telesurtv.net La reunión versó sobre el fortalecimiento del modelo de desarrollo económico soberano y el avance de la producción nacional para garantizar el encadenamiento productivo.
(2023-08-11). Presidente Maduro condena asesinato de candidato ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano repudió que bandas criminales ligadas al narcotráfico se apoderen de parte de la sociedad…
(2023-08-11). Procurador de Venezuela ratifica victoria sobre Novo Bank. telesurtv.net El funcionario destacó que en las próximas semanas y los próximos meses, esa victoria podrá ser aprovechada en favor del país.
(2023-08-11). Venezuela celebra decisión de corte portuguesa sobre activos. telesurtv.net El Tribunal Judicial del Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal, ordenó el miércoles devolver a Venezuela unos 1.500 millones de dólares que se encontraban retenidos en el Novo Bank.
(2023-08-10). Venezuela: Defunct Opposition Parliament Approves Debt Deadline Extension. venezuelanalysis.com The move, which had been previously proposed by the Maduro government, will deter litigation over defaulted bonds.
(2023-08-10). Venezuela wins lawsuit in Portugal, recovers frozen assets worth over 1.5 billion USD. peoplesdispatch.org The assets had been frozen in a Portuguese bank since 2019. They were intended for the purchase of medicines, food products and other essential supplies for the country…
(2023-08-10). Colombia: Semana Magazine Accused of Spreading Fake News About ELN Plot to Assassinate Attorney General. orinocotribune.com 
Colombia's Semana magazine published a fake news trying to incriminate Venezuela in an alleged plot orchestrated by the Colombian guerrilla organization National Liberation Army (ELN) to assassinate the attorney general of Colombia, Francisco Barbosa, who is linked to former President àÅlvaro Uribe. | For months, Semana has been carrying out media campaigns attempting to undermine the government of President Gustavo Petro, among them was the publication of the audios of former Colombian Ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti. | This time, a few hours after the formal start of the ceasefire between the Co…
(2023-08-10). Communist Party of Cuba and PSUV Sign Cooperation Agreement. orinocotribune.com 
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) has signed a cooperation and exchange agreement with the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC). | On Tuesday, August 8, Diosdado Cabello, first vice president of PUV, signed the agreement on behalf of the party. For PCC, the agreement was signed by the secretary of Organization of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda. | According to the signatories, this agreement is aimed at strengthening friendship, dialogue and communication between the two organizations, in addition to reciprocal learning and political trust. | Se firma el Acuerdo de Intercambio y Cooperaci…
(2023-08-10). Amazon Dialogues: Venezuela Made the Voice of the Indigenous Peoples Felt. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López This Sunday, August 6, the "Amazon Dialogues" culminated in Belém Do Pará, Brazil, with the participation of more than ten thousand people from eight Amazonian countries: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela. Representatives of the various social movements, research centers, government agencies, indigenous peoples and communities, Afro-descendants and mestizos,…
(2023-08-10). The U.S. Plot to Finalize the Theft of Venezuela's Oil. libya360.wordpress.com Margaret Kimberley Venezuela and the Caribbean region The U.S. has used its influence to steal another country's oil revenues. Venezuela is in the crosshairs because it dares to be socialist in the hemisphere the U.S. claims as it's "backyard." It was always about the oil. United States assertions that the government of elected president Nicolas…