(2021-10-21). Facebook 'whistleblower' Frances Haugen represented by a coterie of US intelligence insiders. thegrayzone.com The background of Haugen's Whistleblower Aid legal team indicates she was cultivated to complete Facebook's transformation into a vehicle for the US national security state A former employee of Facebook named Frances Haugen earned national renown after appearing before Congress on October 5, 2021 to accuse the company where she once worked of everything from poisoning the minds of young American women to aiding and abetting global evildoers. While Haugen has presented herself as a "whistleblower" who risked it all to …
(2021-10-21). Africa Condemns the Continuing Imperialist Legacy of France. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-21). Tram and subway workers strike in Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city. wsws.org Amid a sharp upsurge in the class struggle, 627 subway and tram workers in Izmir are preparing to go on strike on Friday.
(2021-10-21). John Deere workers in Mannheim, Germany, support striking workers in US. wsws.org Workers at Deere's largest tractor factory in Germany expressed support for their striking brothers and sisters in the United States, saying they faced the same fight against eroding wages and economic insecurity.
(2021-10-21). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Continuing progress in battle against COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "October is going to be a very exciting month in the U.S., regarding COVID-19 vaccines," says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "On Oct. 14 the Federal Drug Administration is going to look at COVID-19 boosters for Moderna. On Oct. 15, (the FDA will review) boosters for Johnson & Johnsons' COVID-19 vaccine. And on Oct. 29, the FDA will look at extending emergency use for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children down to…
(2021-10-20). West to employ Eastern Partnership for final "resolution" of post-Soviet territorial conflicts. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The six former Soviet republics (and the respective "frozen conflicts" related to them) targeted by the Eastern Partnership are: Armenia (Syunik province and the proposed Zangezur corridor claimed by Azerbaijan), Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh), Belarus (unofficial: the Grodno region in the west of the country), Georgia (Abkhazia and South Ossetia), Moldova (Transdniester) and Ukraine (Donetsk, Lugansk and …
(2021-10-20). Azerbaijan applauds anniversary of "sucking the blood of the enemy" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Honorary mission of the Azerbaijani Army: One year has passed since the liberation of Zangilan Thanks to the heroism of the brave Azerbaijani Army under the leadership of Muzaffar Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, one year has passed since the tricolor flag was hoisted in Zangilan. Exactly one year ago, the heroic Azerbaijani soldier, who sucked …
(2021-10-20). What Azerbaijan's "war to liberate occupied territory" was really about. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zangazur corridor to raise Belt and Road project's strategic value Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov has said that the new Zangazur corridor, initiated by Azerbaijan, will further enhance the strategic importance of the China-initiated Belt and Road project in the future. He made the remarks while delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the …
(2021-10-20). NATO's outpost on the Caspian for 27 years: NATO Partnerships Directorate visits Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Partnerships Directorate Visits Azerbaijan NATO Partnerships Directorate (PD) visited Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Oct. 11— 16, 2021, for a series of engagements with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, including the International Military Cooperation Department. "The importance of these NATO Day visits to Partner nations has significant and far reaching value. They provide …
(2021-10-20). Samidoun Spain's outreach activities in Lavapies and Tirso de Molina, Madrid, highlight upcoming actions. samidoun.net 
Last Sunday, 17 October, the activists of Samidoun Spain in Madrid continued their actions of dissemination and communication to the public of the activities, events and protests that will take place on October 28, 29, 30 and 31 in Madrid in the framework of the celebration of the National Palestinian Conference in the Diaspora (Masar […] | The article
(2021-10-20). Samidoun Spain's outreach activities in Lavapies and Tirso de Molina, Madrid, highlight upcoming actions. samidoun.net Last Sunday, 17 October, the activists of Samidoun Spain in Madrid continued their actions of dissemination and communication to the public of the activities, events and protests that will take place on October 28, 29, 30 and 31 in Madrid in the framework of the celebration of the National Palestinian Conference in the Diaspora (Masar […] | The article
(2021-10-20). Use, sale of combat drones expands Turkey's influence in Africa, Caucasus, Europe, Mideast. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com French media eyes Turkish drones during Erdogan's Africa trip The possible sale of Turkish UAVs to Angola was discussed during Erdogan's visit on Monday, while similar talks are also expected to be held during his trip to Nigeria, the report noted. The Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is the obvious choice, since it …
(2021-10-20). Use, sale of combat drones expands Turkey's influence in Africa, Caucasus, Europe, Mideast. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com French media eyes Turkish drones during Erdogan's Africa trip The possible sale of Turkish UAVs to Angola was discussed during Erdogan's visit on Monday, while similar talks are also expected to be held during his trip to Nigeria, the report noted. The Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is the obvious choice, since it …
(2021-10-20). A Walled Europe: The Shadow of the Middle Ages in Migration Policies. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara The Brenner Pass hosted a symbolic border crossing in protest against Austrian plans to deploy its military in the area to block refugees from entering the country. Fabian Wagner In the face of the certain possibility of a new wave of refugees, particularly from Afghanistan, twelve European countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,…
(2021-10-20). North Atlantic Council meeting: NATO unanimously backs Poland in conflict with Belarus, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO allies back Poland amid border crisis: deputy FM [Polish Deputy Foreign Minister] Marcin Przydacz made the statement on Tuesday in Brussels, after a meeting of the alliance's North Atlantic Council…. "I mentioned the infrastructure, but also the determination and perseverance of Polish officers, including border guards, police officers and soldiers," Przydacz said. According to …
(2021-10-20). NATO's growing strike potential endangers Eastern Europe, with implications for all Eurasia: Belarusian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's growing strike potential worsens Eastern Europe situation — Belarus defense chief MOSCOW: NATO's growing strike potential near the borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the elements of a hybrid war that Western countries are using against Minsk are consistently worsening the situation in the Eastern European region, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said …
(2021-10-20). EU, NATO must cooperate to confront Belarus, Russia: Latvian PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com EU must become strong partner to NATO — PM Karins It is important to Latvia and Estonia that the European Union (EU) become a strong partner to NATO, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) told journalists Friday following a meeting with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. …The two premiers agreed that cooperation of NATO …
(2021-10-20). Russian defense minister warns of massive buildup of NATO troops, armor, missiles on Belarusian, Russian borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== See also: U.S., NATO upgrading tactical nuclear weapons, storage sites in Europe: Russian DM Pentagon site issues writ of indictment, veritable declaration of war against Russia ==== NATO strengthening infrastructure near Russia-Belarus Union State borders — Shoigu"Washington is deploying Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems in Romania and Poland. The multi-mission capability of their …
(2021-10-20). NATO's growing strike potential endangers Eastern Europe, with implications for all Eurasia: Belarusian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's growing strike potential worsens Eastern Europe situation — Belarus defense chief MOSCOW: NATO's growing strike potential near the borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the elements of a hybrid war that Western countries are using against Minsk are consistently worsening the situation in the Eastern European region, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said …
(2021-10-20). Video: Brussels Mulls New Sanctions on Belarus While Migrants Storm EU Borders. globalresearch.ca
(2021-10-20). North Atlantic Council meeting: NATO unanimously backs Poland in conflict with Belarus, Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO allies back Poland amid border crisis: deputy FM [Polish Deputy Foreign Minister] Marcin Przydacz made the statement on Tuesday in Brussels, after a meeting of the alliance's North Atlantic Council…. "I mentioned the infrastructure, but also the determination and perseverance of Polish officers, including border guards, police officers and soldiers," Przydacz said. According to …
(2021-10-20). NATO's eastern flank: Poland deploys 6,000 troops to Belarus border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Poland sends more troops to guard Belarus border Almost 6,000 Polish soldiers are now guarding the country's border with Belarus, Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak said on Tuesday, as the government steps up security measures to stem an inflow of migrants. "Almost 6,000 soldiers from the 16th, 18th and 12th divisions are serving on the Polish-Belarusian …
(2021-10-20). NATO's eastern flank: Poland deploys 6,000 troops to Belarus border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Poland sends more troops to guard Belarus border Almost 6,000 Polish soldiers are now guarding the country's border with Belarus, Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak said on Tuesday, as the government steps up security measures to stem an inflow of migrants. "Almost 6,000 soldiers from the 16th, 18th and 12th divisions are serving on the Polish-Belarusian …
(2021-10-20). Romanian health care system collapsing under COVID-19 surge. wsws.org As schools are being reopened throughout the European Union, a deadly surge is devastating Eastern European countries, including Romania, Bulgaria and the Baltic States.
(2021-10-20). Resume of Biden's ambassador to NATO nominee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Julianne Smith has a lengthy resume with deep state think tanks and planning bodies as well as working at the Pentagon, where she was Principal Director for European and NATO Policy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and as National Security Adviser to Joe Biden while he was vice-president. She has been …
(2021-10-20). Russian daily: advent of Biden administration intensified dual Black Sea (Ukraine, Georgia) confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kommersant: Pentagon chief gets Kiev's hopes up US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who is currently on a tour of post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe, has made a stop in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. His talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Defense Minister Andrei Taran gave a new impetus to bilateral defense cooperation…. …
(2021-10-20). U.S., NATO upgrading tactical nuclear weapons, storage sites in Europe: Russian DM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From today's TASS. US begins modernizing tactical nuclear weapons and storage sites in Europe — ShoiguAs the Russian defense minister pointed out, "a cause for special concern is the engagement of pilots from the bloc's non-nuclear member states in the drills to practice employing tactical nuclear weapons" The US military has launched active work for …
(2021-10-20). Generational, Historical, Familial, Capitalism Trauma. dissidentvoice.org 
Whew, the realities of so many people as part of the walking wounded in high and low places. The landscape in USA, now Canada, UK and parts of Europe, where the Capitalists buff their gold-plated toilets and polish their collection of cars, there are hundreds of millions of people, rudderless, broken, flayed, laid prostrate from …
(2021-10-20). Resume of Biden's ambassador to NATO nominee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Julianne Smith has a lengthy resume with deep state think tanks and planning bodies as well as working at the Pentagon, where she was Principal Director for European and NATO Policy and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and as National Security Adviser to Joe Biden while he was vice-president. She has been …
(2021-10-20). The Crisis Of The Green Agenda In Europe In The Run-Up To COP-26. southfront.org 
The European Parliament | In less than two weeks, the UK is preparing to host in Glasgow, Scotland, the biggest international event for supporters of the climate change agenda — the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26. | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is certainly giving this event a big role, for it was to the issue of climate change that he devoted his speech at the UN General Assembly, where he arrogantly recommended that other leaders of the international community "grow up" and pay attention to what he sees as important issues, i.e., "green" policy. It is difficult to know for…
(2021-10-20). Russian daily: advent of Biden administration intensified dual Black Sea (Ukraine, Georgia) confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kommersant: Pentagon chief gets Kiev's hopes up US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who is currently on a tour of post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe, has made a stop in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. His talks with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Defense Minister Andrei Taran gave a new impetus to bilateral defense cooperation…. …
(2021-10-20). Finland Presses Sweden to Return Historic Skulls Exhumed for Racial Biology Studies. sputniknews.com The remains of dozens of Finns were taken from Finnish cemeteries in the 19th century to prove the superiority of the Nordic race, a scientific trend that stretched well into the 20th century.
(2021-10-20). NATO's top 30-nation political body to visit Finland, Sweden; visit bases, inspect exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Visit to Finland and Sweden by the North Atlantic Council At the invitation of the Finnish and Swedish authorities, the North Atlantic Council will visit Finland and Sweden from Monday, 25 October, to Wednesday, 27 October 2021. The visit will start in Helsinki on 25 October, where the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet …
(2021-10-20). NATO's top 30-nation political body to visit Finland, Sweden; visit bases, inspect exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Visit to Finland and Sweden by the North Atlantic Council At the invitation of the Finnish and Swedish authorities, the North Atlantic Council will visit Finland and Sweden from Monday, 25 October, to Wednesday, 27 October 2021. The visit will start in Helsinki on 25 October, where the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet …
(2021-10-20). Our future vs. neoliberalism. peoplesdispatch.org Germany has elected a
(2021-10-20). Ten Years Ago: The Assassination of Gaddafi. A Black Page in the History of Italy. libya360.wordpress.com Marinella Correggia Sirte after NATO bombing, 2011 Libya, October 20, 2011: jihadist brigades supported by NATO captured and assassinated the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi who, together with his men, was trying to move away from the city of Sirte, his last stronghold, reduced to rubble by a joint NATO-"rebels" action (this is how the militiamen…
(2021-10-20). Left party makes gains in North Macedonian local polls. peoplesdispatch.org Macedonian left-wing party Levica gained more than 50 seats in the first round of elections to the municipal councils. The local body elections also saw far-right opposition party VMRO-DPMNE surpass the incumbent social democrats in many of the cities…
(2021-10-20). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Continuing progress in battle against COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "October is going to be a very exciting month in the U.S., regarding COVID-19 vaccines," says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "On Oct. 14 the Federal Drug Administration is going to look at COVID-19 boosters for Moderna. On Oct. 15, (the FDA will review) boosters for Johnson & Johnsons' COVID-19 vaccine. And on Oct. 29, the FDA will look at extending emergency use for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children down to…
(2021-10-20). Alex Saab's Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime (Letter). orinocotribune.com Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab's wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Plaza Bolívar of Caracas on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant Venezuelans. | Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran (translation from Spanish by Alex Saab's legal team), October 16, 2021. | My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran, with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity [officially granted by] the Russian Federation and…
(2021-10-20). Alex Saab's Statement Before Being Extracted from Cape Verde by United States Regime (Letter). orinocotribune.com Editorial note: This letter was read—with tears in her eyes—by Camila Fabri, Alex Saab's wife, during a demonstration in repudiation of the second kidnapping of the Venezuelan diplomat from Cape Verde by the US, held in Plaza Bolívar of Caracas on Sunday, October 17, attended by a crowd of indignant Venezuelans. | Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran (translation from Spanish by Alex Saab's legal team), October 16, 2021. | My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran, with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity [officially granted by] the Russian Federation and…
(2021-10-20). Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire With Economist Michael Hudson. strategic-culture.org Economist Michael Hudson discusses the update of his book "Super Imperialism: The Economic Strategy of American Empire" and the financial motivations behind the US new cold war on China and Russia. | By Ben NORTON, Max BLUMENTHAL | Economist Michael Hudson has published a new,
(2021-10-20). Military Situation In Syria On October 20, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 19, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 3 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On October 20, 14 people were killed by two IED blasts on the path of SAA bus in Damascus city | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Ariha town | On October 19, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra villa…
(2021-10-20). Desolate Democracy and Other Political Wonders of 2121. southfront.org 
Vladislav Surkov. IMAGE: Alexei Druzhinin / TASSSouthFront foreword: MSM and Western diplomats work hard to present Russia as an aggressive totalitarian regime ruled by an iron hand of Vladimir Putin. The only issue with this narrative is that in reality the structure of the Russian state system is more complex. Contrary to delusions of globalist propagandists, the modern Russia in many cases appears to be a more 'democratic' state than 'Western democracies' pretend to be. | Dear readers, SouthFront proposes to your attention an article of former personal adviser of President Putin — Vladislav Surkov. In th…
(2021-10-20). Lloyd Austin Stokes Russia Tensions in Ukraine and Georgia Visits. news.antiwar.com
(2021-10-20). US Wants To Cooperate With Russia On Cybersecurity Issues But Building Trust Takes Time. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageWashington is seemingly fixated on China as opportunities for cooperation with Russia emerge. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Interaction between Washington and Moscow on information security issues has been frozen since 2014 due to the US' frustration that Ukraine failed in its aggression against the Russian-speakers of Donbass. In response, Washington suspended existing bilateral mechanisms, including in the cyber sphere. However, it has been learned that Moscow and Washington are now discussing the resumption of such cooperation. | The breakdown of relations…
(2021-10-20). Statement of Alex Nain Saab Moran. libya360.wordpress.com 16 October 2021 My name is Alex Nain Saab Moran with Venezuelan diplomatic passport number 045778720. I am a special envoy with diplomatic immunity to the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran since April 2018 and Venezuelan Ambassador Plenipotentiary Alternate to the African Union. I was hijacked by Cape Verde on June 12,…
(2021-10-20). Ukrainian president thanks Pentagon chief for assistance in war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zelensky meets Pentagon chief During the meeting, the parties paid special attention to the issue of further deepening practical cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of security and defense in accordance with the agreements reached during the visit of the President of Ukraine to the United States…. "The United States remains …
(2021-10-20). New Material to Protect Against Radiation Created in Russia. sputniknews.com Scientists from South Ural State University (SUSU, Chelyabinsk, Russia) have proposed an alternative to lead to protect against radiation.
(2021-10-20). Two Russian Jets Intercept American Bombers Over Black Sea. sputniknews.com Two SU-30 warplanes escorted two US B-1B strategic bombers over the Black Sea in order to prevent the American planes from violating Russia's borders, the Defence Ministry stated on Wednesday.
(2021-10-20). Dystopian "Great Reset": "Own Nothing and Be Happy", Being Human in 2030. globalresearch.ca With foresight, this incisive article by Colin Todhunter was published by Global Research on November 9, 2020 The World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting at the end of January in Davos, Switzerland, brings together international business and political leaders, …