(2021-10-11). Facebook 'fixing' Instagram after Haugen leak: Nudging teens away from bad content & making Section 230 conditional on censorship. rt.com 
Facing accusations of failing to protect children, Facebook wants to introduce more restrictions and coercion on the platform. It also wants reform of Section 230 so its protections apply only to well-moderated platforms. | Facebook has been subjected to an onslaught of criticism after its former employee Frances Haugen leaked internal company documents to the press, and accused the tech giant of putting profits before the wellbeing of its users. One of the specific charges was that using Facebook-owned Instagram could be harmful to some vulnerable teenagers, affecting their self-esteem or even causing suicida…
(2021-10-11). Turkish government normalizes mass deaths as COVID-19 pandemic rages. wsws.org As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to intensify in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government is normalizing mass infections and deaths.
(2021-10-11). 22 years after warning was sounded, Greater Albania threat emerges. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Those of us who starting twenty-two years ago warned that the U.S. and NATO were abetting plans to carve a Greater Albania out of no less than six nations in Southeastern Europe were marginalized or ridiculed. Dismissed when we pointed out that the Kosovo Liberation Army, with whom and on behalf of whom NATO waged …
(2021-10-11). No, Renewables didn't cause the Global Energy Crisis; Strangling Iranian Gas and failing to put in Enough Wind and Solar Did. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — As the world starts back up after the pandemic, the price of energy is spiking, as Pippa Stevens at CNBC explains. The flacks for dirty energy are trying to blame renewables for the jump in energy costs this fall in Europe and China, but frankly that is ridiculous. Demand for …
(2021-10-11). Works council ready to hand over huge concessions to "save" Ford plant in Saarlouis, Germany. wsws.org The works council and IG Metall trade union are opposed to any real struggle to defend the jobs and living standards of workers.
(2021-10-11). Opel-Stellantis: Short-time working heralds closure of auto plant in eastern Germany. wsws.org The workforce in Eisenach fears that the current production stoppage heralds the complete closure of the plant.
(2021-10-11). Hungarian-Style Soft Fascism is the GOP's Ruthless New Brand. zcomm.org Hungarian-style soft fascism is now the GOP's brand and they're doubling down on it, believing to their core that by the end of 2024 they can do to America what Orbán did to Hungary — and therefore never face consequences or serious political opposition ever again…
(2021-10-11). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The case for continuing COVID-19 precautions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. are reportedly dropping. While the news headlines are encouraging, the country is in its fourth surge heading into flu season and winter holidays. That is why medical experts are keeping their predictions and recommendations fluid. How the virus spreads depends on human behavior. "What happens is that people read the news and say: 'We're done. We're free. It's over,'" says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's…
(2021-10-11). Number of foreigners obtaining Russian citizenship in 2021 exceeds 656,000 — Ministry. tass.com According to Russian Deputy Interior Minister Alexander Gorovoy, such results have been reached thanks to legal regulation introduced within migrant policy…
(2021-10-11). High mortality, new waves of pandemic in Russia caused by low inoculation rates — Kremlin. tass.com "The pandemic is not going away, it is returning in new waves, as new more aggressive strains that are more virulent, this represents a great danger," Dmitry Peskov stressed…
(2021-10-11). Plane Carrying Parachute Jumpers Crashed In Russia, Leaving 16 Dead. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Early on October 10th, a plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed after takeoff in the Russian region of Tatarstan. | The incident left 16 dead and 6 injured. | At a height of 70 meters, the pilots reported that their left engine had failed and attempted an emergency landing near the city of Menzelinsk, trying to turn the plane leftward to avoid an inhabited area, the regional governor said. | The aircraft's wing hit a Gazelle vehicle as the plane landed and it overturned, Tatarstan'
(2021-10-11). Russia STOLE formula for Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, UK's conspiracy-loving spies allege. Moscow says if you believe them, seek help. rt.com 
We're a year and a half in and public interest is waning in the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, you can probably forgive Britain's best-selling newspaper, The Sun, for trying to inject a little bit of excitement back into the narrative. | Russia, of course, is always around to play the villain. In a bombshell set of re-hashed revelations published on Monday, the tabloid alleges that Moscow's flagship Covid-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, wasn't made in a lab by a team of world-leading scientists, but was actually inspired by secret documents nicked from a British research institute. | According to veteran snooper and Westmins…
(2021-10-11). Military Situation In Syria On October 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 13 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On October 11, an explosion was reported in the city of Afrin. One person was killed and five others were wounded | On October 11, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in Kafr Halab | On October 10, artillery of Turkish-backed…
(2021-10-11). US, UK Warn of Security Threat to Top Luxury Hotel in Kabul. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom have advised their citizens to refrain from staying in Kabul hotels, especially the Serena Hotel, due to increased security risks.
(2021-10-10). Behind NATO's 'Cognitive Warfare': 'Battle for Your Brain' Waged by Western Militaries. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton Western governments in the NATO military alliance are developing tactics of "cognitive warfare," using the supposed threats of China and Russia to justify waging a "battle for your brain" in the "human domain," to "make everyone a weapon." NATO is developing new forms of warfare to wage a "battle for the brain," as…
(2021-10-10). 16 October, Vancouver: Free Georges Abdallah! Free Palestine! Protest. samidoun.net 
Saturday, 16 October 2 pm Consulate of France in Vancouver 1130 W Pender Vancouver, BC, Canada Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/622303178937164/ Georges Abdallah, Lebanese Communist and struggler for Palestine, has been imprisoned in French jails for nearly 37 years, despite being eligible for release since 1999. Even when he has obtained rulings for his freedom through judicial processes, […] | The article
(2021-10-10). Atlantic Council on Iran, Azerbaijan and NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Two excerpts. The rest of the article is what one would expect given the source. Iranian war games on the border with Azerbaijan were really a message to Israel [T]he Zangezur corridor [is] proposed by Azerbaijan to connect the rest of the country with its Nakhchivan enclave via Armenia's southern Syunik region. According to Iranian …
(2021-10-10). Europe: Pentagon deploys Security Force Assistance Brigade to train allies, partners. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Pentagon's NATO allies bordering Russia: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Poland.The Pentagon's NATO partners bordering Russia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Ukraine. ==== Army announces upcoming deployment for 4th SFAB teams The Department of the Army announced today the upcoming fall rotational deployment to Europe of 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade elements. …
(2021-10-10). As crisis with Iran worsens, Azerbaijani warships engage in Caspian Sea drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijan Naval Forces to conduct command and staff exercises Starting from October 11, command and staff exercises of the Naval Forces will be held in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea…. The exercises, involving warships and naval special forces, will focus on the protection and defense of energy infrastructure in the sector of the …
(2021-10-10). 160,000 Metalworkers In South Africa Are On Strike. popularresistance.org On October 5, the South African National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) called for an indefinite strike (a strike without a set end date) to demand an 8-percent increase in wages — and 160,000 workers in the steel and engineering sector answered the call. The union, South Africa's largest, represents 400,000 workers in total. | The massive strike continues the tense social crisis that has rocked the country since riots broke out in July in two provinces over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. | "We're suffering," Sapelo, a metallurgy technician, told Radio France International. "I've been at this jo…
(2021-10-10). Venezuela and Turkey Sign Three Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com 
On Saturday, October 9, the foreign affairs ministers of Venezuela and Turkey held a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, in which they signed three bilateral cooperation agreements for the benefit of the peoples of both countries. At a joint press conference, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Félix Plasencia informed that the cooperation agreements are in agriculture, tourism and construction sectors. | | These new agreements have been added to the already existing 44 bilateral agreements, and are part of a the plan to strengthen…
(2021-10-10). Turkey Is Drowning In Syria's Swamp, Two More Service Members Killed In Aleppo (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On October 10, two Turkish service members were reportedly killed and three Turkish-backed Syrian militants were wounded when their vehicles came under attack near the Syrian town of Marea in the northern Aleppo countryside. | The vehicles, a BMC Kirpi MRAP [mine-resistant ambush protected] vehicle and an armored SUV, were targeted with anti-tank guided missiles as they were passing near the town. | The attack was allegedly carried out by Kurdish forces, namely the Afrin Liberation…
(2021-10-10). Bellingcat Funded By Contractors That Aided Extremists In Syria. popularresistance.org Since its launch in July 2014, the self-styled open-source investigations website Bellingcat has cemented itself as a darling of mainstream Western media, with its dives into alleged Syrian government chemical weapon attacks and Russian intelligence operations showered with praise, puff pieces, and glitzy awards. | While vehemently insisting that it is independent of government influence, Bellingcat is funded by both the US government's National Endowment for Democracy and the European Union. CIA officials have declared their "love" for Bellingcat, and there are unambiguous signs that the outlet has partnered clo…
(2021-10-10). Borrell's Comments on Venezuela's 21N Elections Condemned. orinocotribune.com 
Recent statements made by the high representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, in regard to Venezuela's November 21 elections, have generated multiple reactions of rejection and condemnation from government authorities as well as Venezuelan social media users. | After the issue became known with the Venezuelan government officially establishing its position through a statement published on Friday, October 8, Venezuelan social media users as well as authority figures started posting on various social networks, demanding respect, explanations and apologies from Borell for the people of Venezuela people and…
(2021-10-10). Lithuania: next major U.S. military base in Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Excerpts from an in-depth report in Defense One worth viewing in its entirety. ==== Is This the Next US Military Base in Europe? CAMP HERKUS, Lithuania…At this remote base, which opened in August and is now the temporary home of hundreds of American troops, government officials excitedly showed off the new 7-million-euro facility, which includes …
(2021-10-10). "Confidence across the globe in NATO's combined lethality": U.S. rotates troops on Russia's northwest border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Army announces upcoming 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, unit deployment The Department of the Army announced today the 1st Cavalry Division Combat Aviation Brigade's upcoming fall rotational deployment to Europe. The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade…will replace the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade to support the United States' commitment to Atlantic Resolve. "The 1st Air Cavalry …
(2021-10-10). EU plans to train Ukrainian military for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Eastern Partnership: The West's Final Assault on the Former Soviet Union ==== Report: EU Mulls Ukrainian Military Training Mission The European Union is considering a training mission for Ukrainian officers due to the "ongoing military activities" of Russia, according to an internal EU document. *** "A military mission would underscore the visibility and commitment …
(2021-10-10). NATO buildup against Russia: U.S. moves first permanent fifth-generation warplane squadron to Europe. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Air Force Begins Moving First Permanent F-35 Squadron into Europe The Air Force last week stood up its first permanent F-35A Lightning II squadron in Europe, a first for the U.S. and a major step toward stationing the advanced fighter jets on the continent. *** The squadron's first F-35s are scheduled to arrive at the …
(2021-10-10). Greek Youth Reiterate Resolve To Fight Fascism. popularresistance.org On the occasion of the first anniversary of the banning of Greek fascist party Golden Dawn, progressive sections organized massive mobilizations across the country on Thursday, October 7, resolving to strengthen the fight against fascism and the system that gives birth to it. The demonstrations, mainly called by student and youth organizations, included concerts and other cultural activities. Trade unionists from the All Workers Militant Front (PAME) and cadre of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) also participated in the mobilization in addition to people from all walks of life. Major mobilizations were witness…
(2021-10-10). Iceland Suspends Moderna for All Age Groups. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-10). Biden Tells Supreme Court Publicly Documented Torture Is A State Secret. popularresistance.org When Abu Zubaydah was apprehended in Pakistan in 2002, the George W. Bush administration falsely characterized him as chief of operations for al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden's number three man. For the next four years, the CIA sent Zubaydah to its "black sites" in Thailand and Poland where he was viciously tortured. In 2006, Zubaydah was taken to Guantánamo, where he remains to this day. He has never been charged with a crime. | The torture of Abu Zubaydah is thoroughly documented in the 2014 report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. In fact, several of the justices at the October 6 Supreme Court oral a…
(2021-10-10). New Aerosol Ammunition To Protect Russian Battle Tanks From US Javelin Missiles. southfront.org 
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(2021-10-10). Syrian Air Defenses Intercepted 8 Of 12 Israeli Missiles During Recent Attack On T-4 Air Base: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
The Syrian Arab Air Defense Forces intercepted eight out of 12 missile launched by Israeli fighter jets during the recent…
(2021-10-10). Bellingcat funded by US and UK intelligence contractors that aided extremists in Syria. thegrayzone.com Supposedly "independent" website Bellingcat raked in money from scandal-ridden Western intelligence firms that wreaked havoc — and reaped massive profits — in Syria. Since its launch in July 2014, the self-styled open-source investigations website Bellingcat has cemented itself as a darling of mainstream Western media, with its dives into alleged Syrian government chemical weapon attacks and Russian intelligence operations showered with praise, puff pieces, and glitzy awards. While vehemently insisting that it is independent of government influence, Bellingcat is funded …
(2021-10-10). Another Batch Of U.S. Military Supplies Arrived In Ukraine (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 10th, another shipment of international technical assistance from the US had arrived to Ukraine, the press service of the Ukrainian Defence Ministry reported. | The shipment arrived at Kiev's Boryspil airport, following the agreements reached during the recent visit of President Vladimir Zelensky to Washington. | In addition to the previously agreed assistance of $250 million, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received medical equipment, weapons, ammunition, precision weapons and radar surveillance equipment for $ 60 million more from the US government."The cargo arrives in sev…
(2021-10-10). International peace activists slam AUKUS pact. greenleft.org.au An international peace webinar drew speakers and an audience from across the world who condemned the new Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) alliance. Jim McIlroy reports.