(2020-09-09). U.S. sanctions Russian Research Institute that developed COVID-19 Vaccine. mronline.org 
The U.S. Commerce Department blacklisted a Russian research institute that helped create the world's first COVID-19 vaccine.
(2020-09-09). Thousands receive Turkish aid following Beirut blast. yenisafak.com Turkey's Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) has sent aid to 30,000 people in Lebanon following last month's Beirut port explosion.In a statement on Wednesday, the IHH said the aid delivery is still underway."So far, 30,000 beneficiaries have received aid from the IHH," the statement said.Aid has also been delivered to three health centers in the Lebanese capital, which lacks sufficient medicine and medical supplies.On Aug. 4, a huge explosion in the port of Beirut rocked the city, killing 191 people and injuring over 6,000 people, while dozens remain missing.The blast caused damage estimated at $15 billion, acc…
(2020-09-09). The Current Impasse in Belarus and the Peace Alternative. dissidentvoice.org 
Back in the 1970s, the left and even many liberals were clear that Nixon's dropping napalm on Vietnamese villages was an abomination. By the 1990s, some thought Bill Clinton's bombing of Yugoslavia was, perhaps, humanitarian. Fast forward to the present, there is sentiment that the US has a global "responsibility to protect" the less enlightened …
(2020-09-09). Belarus: A Catalyst for Regime Change and the Peace Alternative. mintpressnews.com 
Opposition elements in Belarus have long planned to use the September 9 presidential election as a catalyst for regime change, and thanks to broad and genuine discontent with president Lukashenko, they might just succeed.
(2020-09-09). Rhodes Scholar Talbott's Hand Revealed in Russia Gate. dissidentvoice.org 
It has recently come to light that the primary source of the Steele Dossier and Mueller Investigation is none other than Igor Danchenko — a veteran Brookings Institute employee from Ukraine who not only hadn't been to Russia for decades but who admitted to the FBI in January 2017 that the entire Steele dossier was …
(2020-09-09). Cheap Mediterranean Natural Gas Could Spell the End for the NATO Alliance. mintpressnews.com 
It's a strange and unprecedented spectacle when countries like Israel, Greece, Egypt, Libya, Turkey, and others lay claims over the Mediterranean, while NATO scrambles to stave off an outright war, among its own members.
(2020-09-09). Thailand's "Youth Protests" Made in USA. Undermine Thailand Relations with China. globalresearch.ca Imagine the reaction if the Russian government funded programs and events for years inside the US to create youth groups indoctrinated in support of Moscow's interests — particularly in regards to voting in US elections and the shaping of the …
(2020-09-09). Students protest in Hungary as Orban loyalists take control of another university. peoplesdispatch.org Students of University of Theatre and Film Arts and their supporters have mounted a strong resistance against the hand over of the university administration to loyalists of prime minister Viktor Orban…
(2020-09-09). Greece: Devasting fire compounds overcrowding and COVID-19 challenges in refugee camp. news.un.org UN agencies have offered support to Greek authorities on Wednesday after a major fire ripped through an overcrowded refugee camp overnight, destroying dwellings and forcing thousands to flee, many reportedly suffering from smoke inhalation.
(2020-09-09). The South China Sea: What's Really at Issue. strategic-culture.org The South China Sea is basically China's export waterway to Africa and to Europe (among other markets), but in order for
(2020-09-09). Iranian "I love You" story published in Baku. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — The Iranian story book "I Love You" written by Farhad Hassanzadeh published in the September edition of a magazine in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2020.
(2020-09-09). Iran among priorities of Kazakhstan's foreign policy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Askhat Orazbay, the ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Tehran named Iran as one of priorities of his country's foreign policy.
(2020-09-09). Turkey reiterates support for Turkish Cypriots. yenisafak.com Turkey's vice president Wednesday reiterated Turkey's support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the decades-long divided Mediterranean island. "We desire an island where the Turkish Cypriots produce, progress, and increase the level of welfare," Fuat Oktay told a webinar organized by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' (TRNC) Economic Organizations Platform.Oktay added that Turkey's view of the TRNC has never been the product of a desire for gain.Cyprus has been divided into a Turkish Cypriot government in the north and Greek Cypriot administration in the south since a 1974 military coup ai…
(2020-09-09). Turkey: Restoration of Walls of Diyarbakir begins. yenisafak.com Restoration of the ancient walls of Diyarbakir in southeastern Turkey — on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2015, and dating back as far back as 5,000 years — are set to bolster the magnificent structures.On Aug. 10, restoration began of some of the walls' most important sections, including Ben-u Sen, the Seven Brothers, Selcuklu, and Nur.The restoration focuses on strengthening the walls' structure on the principle of minimal interference.Stretching six kilometers long, the Walls of Diyarbakir make up one of the largest city walls in the world.The walls are located in central Diyarbakir, some 100 k…
(2020-09-09). Lukashenko: New presidential election on the table. yenisafak.com The president of Belarus said on Wednesday that the country could hold a new presidential poll in the coming years.In an interview with several Russian news outlets, including the state-funded RT (Russia Today), Alexander Lukashenko cited plans to amend the constitution, including clauses on presidential elections."If we change the constitution, we must draw up presidential elections. And also, I'm inclined to do this, to hold presidential elections. I'm not ruling it out," he said.Lukashenko said that while it was too early to speak on the specifics, a referendum on constitutional amendments would first be neces…
(2020-09-09). EU secures 300M doses of COVID-19 vaccine. yenisafak.com The European Union has secured 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from medical firms BioNTech and Pfizer. | The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it had concluded talks on buying the potential vaccine with Germany- and US-based companies working together on developing the serum. | The EU would buy 200 million doses under the envisaged agreement with an option of getting further 100 million doses if the vaccine proves to be safe and effective against COVID-19. | This is the sixth agreement the bloc has managed since the EU Commission announced its Vaccine Strategy in June. | The EU executive body…
(2020-09-09). Restoration of Walls of Diyarbakir begins in Turkey. yenisafak.com Restoration of the ancient walls of Diyarbakir in southeastern Turkey — on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2015, and dating back as far back as 5,000 years — are set to bolster the magnificent structures.On Aug. 10, restoration began of some of the walls' most important sections, including Ben-u Sen, the Seven Brothers, Selcuklu, and Nur.The restoration focuses on strengthening the walls' structure on the principle of minimal interference.Stretching six kilometers long, the Walls of Diyarbakir make up one of the largest city walls in the world.The walls are located in central Diyarbakir, some 100 k…
(2020-09-09). Russia welcomes Serbia, Kosovo economic normalization. yenisafak.com Russia welcomes an agreement signed between Belgrade and Pristina on economic normalization in Washington, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.Russia considers the agreement as a step in the interests of a general settlement, Lavrov said, speaking at a news conference with his Kazakh counterpart Mukhtar Tleuberdi in Moscow."We believe that this was done in the interests of a settlement, and we have no reason to doubt that the Serbian leadership continues supporting the full implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1244. We will firmly support Serbia in the steps it considers neces…
(2020-09-09). Another family reunites with son kidnapped by PKK in SE Turkey. yenisafak.com One more family on Wednesday reunited with their son kidnapped by the PKK terrorist organization in southeastern Turkey.An aggrieved family's longing has come to an end after Erdal Cetin, who was abducted and taken to the mountains by the terrorists five years ago when he was only 13 years old, surrendered to the Turkish security forces in the southeastern Mardin province.Cetin's family joined a sit-in against the YPG/PKK terror group in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, outside the office of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), which the government accuses of having links to the terrorist organization.So far,…
(2020-09-08). Headlines for September 8, 2020. democracynow.org Record-Breaking Wildfires and Heat Scorch California, Rochester Protests Continue as Mayor Promises Changes After Police Killing of Daniel Prude, Major Drug Companies Pledge to Not Rush COVID-19 Vaccine as U.S. Cases Top 6.3 Million, India Becomes Second Most Infected Country; Spain First European Country to Surpass 500,000 Cases, Belarusian Opposition Leader Resists Expulsion at Border with Ukraine After Reports of Abduction, Alexei Navalny Out of Induced Coma as He Continues Recovery from Poisoning, Extradition Hearing Resumes for Julian Assange in U.K., Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Arrive on Dry Land After Mo…
(2020-09-08). Protesters condemn show trial of Julian Assange at the Old Bailey. wsws.org Longstanding supporters were joined by others who had travelled from across the UK and from Switzerland, France, Portugal, the United States and Australia.
(2020-09-08). UN sends 38 truckloads of aid to Idlib, Syria. yenisafak.com The UN on Tuesday sent 38 trucks with humanitarian aid to northwestern Syria, where millions of people remain in need of assistance due to internal conflicts. The trucks carrying supplies entered Idlib province through the Cilvegozu border gate in Turkey's south. The aid will be distributed among residents of Idlib and nearby rural areas.Syria has been ravaged by a civil war since early 2011 when the Assad regime cracked down on pro-democracy protesters. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and more than 10 million displaced, according to UN estimates.Idlib falls within a de-escalation zone forged und…
(2020-09-08). Alexei Navalny poisoning must get independent probe, says UN's Bachelet. news.un.org UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday urged Russia to carry out or cooperate with a rapid and transparent criminal investigation into the poisoning of opposition activist Alexei Navalny.
(2020-09-08). Dozens of abandoned migrants rescued in Sahara. yenisafak.com Drivers abandoned four trucks carrying the migrants from Nigeria, Togo, Mali and Ghana with no food or water about 230 km (143 miles) north of the Sahara crossroad town of Niger's Dirkou after spotting military vehicles.Three days later, an IOM rescue team found the group, which included children, by chance on Sept. 3. Many were dehydrated, injured and in need of immediate medical assistance.Spokesman Paul Dillon told Reuters it was not unusual for smugglers, who tend to take payment upfront from people desperate to reach Europe, to abandon their passengers if they fear they will be intercepted."Sometimes smuggle…
(2020-09-08). Thailand's "Youth Protests" Made in USA. thealtworld.com 
US repeats "soft power" strategy targeting youths used to destroy North Africa and the Middle East amid the "Arab Spring" in 2011 to target China-friendly nations in Asia today. | Imagine the reaction if the Russian government funded programs and events for years inside the US to create youth groups indoctrinated in support of Moscow's interests — particularly in regards to voting in US elections and the shaping of the US government itself. | It would be considered up to and including an act of war, with Russian-funded organizations in the US dismantled, those involved jailed for sedition and even treason, a…
(2020-09-08). 850 thousand Insulin kits from Russia arrived in Venezuela (bypassing U.S. sanctions). mronline.org 
This Friday, a shipment of 850 thousand vials of 4 types of insulin from Russia arrived in Venezuela, being the 8th and 9th delivery within the framework of the Strategic Trade Alliance signed in 2019 between Russia and Venezuela in the International Economic Forum of St. Petersburg.
(2020-09-08). Another breakthrough? New Russian drug means fewer Covid-19 patients need ventilators, has significantly reduced mortality. rt.com 
A new Russian medicine being used on Covid-19 patients has reduced the mortality rate by up to five times, according to its developer, Oleg Rosenberg, of Surfactant-BL. The drug is most commonly used to treat severe lung lesions. | Speaking to Moscow newspaper Izvestia, Rosenberg noted that his creation has not only improved the chances of coronavirus patients staying alive, but it has also kept them off ventilators. | "Patients who are treated with Surfactant are reliably less likely to be transferred to an intensive care unit for mechanical ventilation, and mortality among them is 3-5 times lower," he said,…
(2020-09-08). Lukashenko says US behind Belarus protests, exploiting small newly emerged class of 'young bourgeois' who 'want power'. rt.com 
The Belarusian president believes that protests which have rocked the country are organized by Washington using Russian-designed messaging app Telegram and backboned by a class of "young bourgeois" that has emerged in Belarus. | Alexander Lukashenko, who has been under pressure since a disputed election last month, told Russian journalists on Tuesday that the alleged US interference is effectively a dry-run for a future attempt to destabilize Russia. The president officially won 80 percent of the vote in the August poll, but the opposition says the contest was rigged. | "We asked [Lukashenko] who is interested…
(2020-09-08). 'Matter of concern & regret': EU anxious at Serbian, Kosovan promises to open embassies in Jerusalem. rt.com 
A pledge by Belgrade and Pristina to the US that they would move their diplomatic missions in Israel to Jerusalem has sparked concern in Brussels, which warned the move could put the pair's European prospects at risk. | "Any diplomatic steps that would call in question the EU common position on Jerusalem are a matter of serious concern and regret," the EU's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Peter Stano,
(2020-09-08). Lukashenko says he won't talk to opposition's Coordination Council as Tikhanovskaya's representative in Minsk 'disappears'. rt.com 
Alexander Lukashenko has no plans to negotiate with the opposition's Coordination Council, accusing them of wanting a 'catastrophe' for the country by cutting ties with Moscow, and destroying the health and education systems. | He was speaking to Russian journalists who arrived in Minsk on Tuesday for Lukashenko's first interview since he was officially declared the winner of a disputed election last month. | "I won't talk to the opposition's Coordination Council because I don't know who these people are. They are no opposition. What they suggest will be a catastrophe for Belarus and the Belarusian people," th…
(2020-09-08). Serbia Normalizes Relations with Kosovo, Serbia's Embassy Moves to Jerusalem… globalresearch.ca Within the agreement on the normalization of economic relations between Belgrade and Pristina, which was signed in Washington last week, it was agreed that Serbia would move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. It was this part …
(2020-09-08). EU To Deploy an Election Observation Mission in Bolivia. telesurenglish.net The European Union (EU) Tuesday announced that it will deploy election observers to control Bolivia's general elections to be held on October 18. | RELATED: | "The organization of genuine and credible elections is of paramount importance for the Bolivian people, who stand ready to reaffirm their commitment to democratic values and restore the country's much-needed stability," European Union High Representative for For…
(2020-09-08). Rafael Correa barred from contesting in the 2021 elections in Ecuador. peoplesdispatch.org The court of cassation of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, on September 7, ratified the 8-year prison sentence against former president Rafael Correa and 15 other officials from his government in the "Bribes 2012-2016" case. The court also confirmed that Correa will be barred from electoral politics for the next 25 years. With the confirmation of the sentence, Correa is officially and definitively disqualified from contesting as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2021 general elections in Ecuador. | The former president, who is currently residing in Belgium, rejected the ruling through his Twitter acco…
(2020-09-08). Congressional Candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Several Ties to Conspiracy, Hate Groups. splcenter.org QAnon follower Marjorie Taylor Greene has prevailed in a primary runoff in Georgia's heavily Republican 14th Congressional District.
(2020-09-08). Imperialist powers step up anti-Russia campaign over Navalny case and Belarus. wsws.org The campaign over Navalny is closely tied to the crisis in Belarus, in which Berlin and the EU are intervening more aggressively.
(2020-09-08). Unsubmissive France leader Jean-luc Mélenchon boasts of discussion with big business. wsws.org Mélenchon's boast demonstrates the class orientation of his party Unsubmissive France and the other "left populist" European parties…
(2020-09-08). Expanding ties between Iran, Turkey only way to foil plots. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to Iran and Turkey as two major regional powers and noted that expanding bilateral ties is the only way to foil conspiracies.
(2020-09-08). Europe seeking to boost its diplomatic role in Iran:Former MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Regarding the failure of the US anti-Iran pressures, a former Parliament Member said that the Swiss Foreign Minister's visit to Iran and his messages show Europeans' tendency to play a more active diplomatic role toward Iran.
(2020-09-08). Amir Aliakbari to fight Russian heavyweight in Singapore. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian mixed martial artist Amir Aliakbari is set to take on the Russian heavyweight Anatoly Malykhin at the ONE Championship in Singapore on October 30.
(2020-09-08). Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan railway symbol of friendship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — The Kazakh Foreign Ministry described the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway as a symbol of friendship and a new opportunity to further develop international cooperation between the three countries.
(2020-09-08). MP urges France to apologize for insulting Holy Prophet (S). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Chairwoman of Iranian Parliament's Human Rights Committee called on French government to apologize to Muslims for insulting the Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (S).
(2020-09-08). Iranian children shine in Bulgarian painting competition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Five members of the Iranian Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults received honorary diplomas from the 22nd International Youth Art Exhibition Nova Zagora held in Bulgaria.
(2020-09-08). Iran, Turkey agree on expansion of fight against terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iran and Turkey issued a joint statement on the expansion of bilateral ties and agreed to fight against PKK, PJAK, and all terrorist groups.
(2020-09-08). Iran-Turkey talks play crucial role in solving regional issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that bilateral talks between Iran and Turkey play a very decisive role in resolving many regional issues.
(2020-09-08). 'Astounding' admission as minister confirms proposed change to Brexit deal would breach international law. thecanary.co A government plan to override elements of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal with Brussels would breach international law, a senior minister has confirmed. | The comment by Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis provoked a furious reaction, including from some Tory MPs, and followed news that the head of the Government Legal Department had resigned amid reports he was "very unhappy" with the proposal. | Lewis told MPs legislation to ensure Northern Ireland could continue to enjoy unfettered access to markets in the rest of the UK would breach international law in a "very specific and limited way". | Any breach, or pot…
(2020-09-08). Turkey-Greece military talks at NATO postponed to Sept.10. yenisafak.com According to Turkish National Defense Ministry sources, the technical talks — planned after a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg — is postponed to Sept.10 by the NATO Military Committee.
(2020-09-08). Turkish first lady marks International Literacy Day. yenisafak.com Turkey's first lady marked the International Literacy Day on Tuesday with a vow to continue efforts for education in the country."The literacy campaign in our country will continue until every individual's world is illuminated by the light of letters. Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay," Emine Erdogan said in a message on Twitter.In the message, which was posted along with a video clip commemorating the day, she also congratulated "all citizens who participated in the literacy campaign."Sept. 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of lite…
(2020-09-08). Erdogan hails dialogue with Iran on region. yenisafak.com The president of Turkey on Tuesday praised his country's dialogue with Iran to find possible solutions to problems in their shared region."Dialogue between Turkey and Iran has played a determinant role in resolving many regional problems," said Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at the sixth meeting of the Turkey-Iran High-Level Cooperation Council."I believe our cooperation will return to its previous levels as the epidemic subsides," Erdogan said at the meeting, which was being held via video link and co-chaired by himself and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.Turkey's Communications Directorate had said in a…
(2020-09-08). Turkish doctors continue 'troublesome' fight with virus. yenisafak.com Fighting on the coronavirus front lines in northeastern Turkey presents many challenges, Turkish doctors told Anadolu Agency.Ertac Ozeroglu, deputy chief of medicine at Ardahan State Hospital, in a city near Turkey's border with Georgia, pointed to the "troublesome" fight against COVID-19 in intensive care units."This is a psychologically troublesome area for both patients and their relatives," said Ozeroglu, an anesthetist."It's not a good process. We're fighting here while wearing our personal protective equipment. It's really very difficult to work in this equipment."Explaining that patients' relatives want to…
(2020-09-08). Khashoggi overturned verdict 'parody of justice' — independent UN rights expert. news.un.org An independent UN human rights investigator called the overturned verdict of Saudi Arabia's prosecutor in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey a "parody of justice" that spared "high-level" plotters.