(2021-11-07). Women's Struggle In Nicaragua: From Liberation Fighters To Building An Alternative Society. popularresistance.org Nicaragua currently places twelfth in the world for gender parity, above the likes of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Since the 1979 Sandinista revolution, the living conditions for women have drastically improved, successes which even the period of neoliberal rule from 1990 to 2006 couldn't completely overturn. Throughout the second Sandinista period—from 2007 until today—the material and social position of women has continued to strengthen. Recently, new laws protecting the political and economic rights of women have been ratified after organized campaigns from the Nicaraguan wome…
(2021-11-07). Russia, Turkey try to transpose their Mideast rivalry to Caucasus. asiatimes.com 
When Turkey first proposed its "3+3" format — the three South Caucasus states of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan plus Russia, Turkey and Iran — last December, few thought anything of it. After all, since the Soviet collapse 30 years ago, the region had been largely Russia's back yard, with little space for other actors to …
(2021-11-07). Adult Whale Dies After Being Washed Ashore in France's Calais Port, Reports Say. sputniknews.com PARIS (Sputnik) – A 19-meter female whale weighing almost 15 tonnes was washed ashore in the port of the French city of Calais, where the mammal died from its wounds, French media reported.
(2021-11-07). Iran hosts 2nd group of foreign tourists from France. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — French tourists — the second foreign tourists from the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran — are scheduled to visit Iranian tourist attractions while observing all health protocols.
(2021-11-07). French Medical Union Chief Hopes Macron to Encourage Revaccination in Upcoming Address. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Medical Trade Union head Jacques Battistoni told Franceinfo he hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming national address will give "a push forth to booster vaccination."
(2021-11-07). Zemmour Accuses Macron of Manipulating Fishing Spat With UK as 'Revenge for Brexit'. sputniknews.com Earlier, France decided to hold off on its threats to punish the United Kingdom over the fishing permits spat that has soured relations between the countries post-Brexit. After talks between French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune and British Brexit Minister David Frost in Paris on Thursday, London and Paris agreed to continue the dialogue.
(2021-11-07). Iran bodybuilders win 4 gold medals in world c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — The Iranian bodybuilding team has won four gold medals and a silver as well as a bronze medal in world championships in Spain.
(2021-11-07). Six systems: Turkey tests long-range missile to replace Russian S-400s. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey test-fires air defense missile Siper Turkey successfully test-fired long-range indigenous air defense missile Siper, a top defense official said on Nov. 6. Different tests of the air defense system, which is planned to enter the army's inventory in 2023, will continue, ƒ∞smail Demir, the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency, tweeted. He said Turkey …
(2021-11-07). Turkey, South Korea to jointly produce combat drones, missiles, armored vehicles, helicopters. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey, S Korea to boost cooperation in defense industry: Envoy Turkey and South Korea will strengthen bilateral cooperation in the defense industry, Turkey's ambassador in Seoul said. Referring to the agreements signed during Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu's visit to South Korea last month…. The minister…proposed that the two countries can work together on several projects …
(2021-11-07). Belarus to receive second batch of Russian BTR-82A armored vehicles soon. tass.com The country's army will receive Russian-made multi-purpose combat helicopters by mid-2022…
(2021-11-07). Duma speaker suggests drafting lawmakers' roadmap of Russia-Belarus integration. tass.com A session of the Union State's Higher State Council held on November 4 approved 28 sectoral union integration programs…
(2021-11-07). When Conservation Means Fencing Out Black Farmers. popularresistance.org The Sweet Fern Savanna Land and Water Reserve, in the heart of Pembroke Township, Illinois, offers a glimpse into what much of the area looked like before European settlers drained swamps and cleared forests to grow corn and soybeans. At least 18 threatened or endangered plant and animal species, including the ornate box turtle and regal fritillary butterfly, have been sighted here. Mature oaks tower over verdant fields of clustered sedge and Carolina whipgrass. Warbling songbirds and buzzing cicadas add a mellow soundtrack to the tranquil scene.
(2021-11-07). Nuke talks to progress fast if West abandons requests beyond 2015 deal: Iran's FM. ecns.cn Upcoming nuclear talks will progress rapidly if the United States and European parties abandon any requests beyond the 2015 agreement and adopt a constructive approach, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saturday.
(2021-11-07). Minister Plasencia Responds to Borrell's Latest Comments. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Felix Plasencia categorically repudiated the latest interventionist comments issued by the high representative of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, regarding the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | Through his social media accounts, the Venezuelan foreign affairs minister confirmed that Venezuela has its doors open for the EU to observe the electoral process, just as the country has opened its doors to many other movements, governments and international organizations. | "On his tour of neighboring countries, he insists on dedicating his rhetoric ag…
(2021-11-07). Armed With Online Option, Afghan Girls Say 'Bring It On' When It Comes To Taliban Education Ban. juancole.com 
By Michael Scollon of RFE/RL's Radio Azadi | — ( RFE/RL — Radio Azadi) — Hundreds of school-aged girls in Afghanistan are getting around the Taliban's efforts to stymie their education by going online, giving them the opportunity to continue to learn everything from computer programming to sculpting to yoga psychotherapy. "It sends a clear …
(2021-11-07). El gas y las ataduras europeas a Washington. globalizacion.ca Tras finalizar la II Guerra Mundial, las naciones europeas occidentales y posteriormente la denominada Unión Europea quedó atada a las directrices y decisiones que le ha impuesto a lo largo de estos años Estados Unidos. | Se ha convertido en una…
(2021-11-07). US, China race walking towards a Taiwan war. asiatimes.com 
The historian Barbara Tuchman described Europe, in the run-up to World War I, as "a heap of swords piled as delicately as jackstraws; one could not be pulled out without moving the others." Nowadays, Taiwan finds itself at the center of a similarly delicate dynamic, as China and the United States tussle over the fate of the …
(2021-11-07). Unlike the US, Europe is setting ambitious targets for producing more organic food. Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University 
(2021-11-07). Only OSCE Observers Can Use Drones in Donbass Conflict Zone, Russian Foreign Ministry Says. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Only observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have the right to use drones in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.
(2021-11-07). Thousands across Italy want Covid Green Pass scrapped (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Thousands-strong protests against Covid-19 immunity passes took place in several Italian cities. In Trieste, the demonstration was marred by minor clashes between some protesters and riot police. | The weekly rally in the northern Italian port city drew around 8,000 people, according to police estimates. The event was mostly peaceful, but some violence occurred in the evening when a group of around 200 activists tried to break through police barriers and enter the Piazza Unita d'Italia. The police pushed back, forcing the crowd to retreat and disperse, local media reported. | In Milano, an anti-Green Pass m…
(2021-11-07). Methane burst at mine in Kazakhstan leaves 6 dead, 2 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Six miners were killed and two sustained injuries in a methane eruption at a mine in the Karaganda Region in Kazakhstan, the country's emergency service said on Sunday.
(2021-11-07). COP26: here's what it would take to end coal power worldwide. juancole.com 
By Alex Clark | — More than 40 countries have signed an agreement at COP26, the latest UN climate change summit in Glasgow, to phase out coal in electricity generation. The signatories include some of the world's biggest coal burners: Canada, Poland, Vietnam, South Korea, Ukraine and Indonesia. The larger of these economies pledge to …
(2021-11-07). Inter-confessional Relations in India and Bangladesh Aggravate amid Taliban's Victory in Afghanistan. journal-neo.org 
It is no exaggeration to say that the rise of the Taliban (banned in Russia) to power in Afghanistan is one of those events whose significance goes far beyond the borders of this particular country. In particular, it played, perhaps against the wishes of the Taliban themselves, the role of leaven thrown into the dough …
(2021-11-07). Pentagon "consult(s) with allies and partners" on alleged Russian troops movements. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com USA watches Russian troop movements on border with Ukraine — Pentagon representative USA watches Russian troop movements on border with Ukraine — Pentagon representativeWashington continues to monitor Russian troop movements near the country's border with Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby briefed reporters on Friday. "We continue to watch and monitor unusual Russian military activity …
(2021-11-07). Goldman Sachs-backed Russian firm makes a hit IPO in New York. rt.com 
Real estate database Cian raised over $290 million in an initial public offering this week, paving the way for several other intriguing Russian listings. | Cian's American Depositary Shares (ADS) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the Moscow Exchange on Friday. In their debut in New York, Cian's ADS opened 8.7% above the initial price of $16 per share. The listing price put the company's valuation at $1.1 billion. | Also on rt.com | | In total, the firm placed 1…
(2021-11-07). Moscow explains why American ships loaded with precision weaponry are in Black Sea. rt.com 
US warships armed with powerful missiles are sailing into the Black Sea to test whether Russia is ready to counter them, the Russian defense minister said. Moscow believes such a mission may lead to a provocation. | Commenting on the ongoing visits by American warships, including a guided missile destroyer, to the Black Sea, Sergey Shoigu remarked that the Russian military was well aware that such vessels "have long-range precision weapon systems on board" and were not deployed to Russia's underbelly "for a tourist cruise." | That is an almost constant attempt to probe us, to check our readiness, how well our…
(2021-11-07). Ukraine should have bought 'cheap gas' from Russia – ex-PM Timoshenko. rt.com 
Kiev might now face a "catastrophe" since it failed to fill up its underground gas storages, Ukrainian MP and former PM Yulia Timoshenko said, adding that the country could have bought "cheap" gas in the summer. | "We could have pumped 38 billion [cubic meters of gas into the storages] …and we would not have a crisis in our country now," Timoshenko told Nash TV Channel. She also denounced the crisis her nation might likely face in the coming winter due to gas and coal shortages as "man-made." | The politician argued that, in summer, gas was "six times cheaper" than it is marketed now. "We would all have had…
(2021-11-07). Four charged with attempted murder after attack on father & child in Moscow (VIDEO). rt.com 
Four men accused of attacking a father and his son in Moscow have been charged with "attempted murder of at least two persons, including a minor." The incident sparked public outrage. | The suspects confronted two men on a street in southwestern Moscow earlier this week, despite one of the victims having his young son with him. Videos of the incident surfaced online on Friday, causing widespread public anger. | Footage that has since been examined and released by the Moscow Prosecutor's Office shows the four attackers passing the two men at a crossing in the evening and then chasing them through the street. On…
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(2021-11-07). Lenin talks about the October revolution. fightbacknews.org To mark the anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution, Fight Back! is circulating the following article by the outstanding Russian revolutionary V. I. Lenin. At the time of the 1917 revolution, the Julian calendar was in use. When the modern calendar was adopted, the revolution of October 25 was celebrated on November 7. | Fourth Anniversary of the October Revolution | The fourth anniversary of October 25 (November 7) is approaching. | The farther that great day recedes from us, the more clearly we see the significance of the proletarian revolution in Russia, and the more deeply we reflect upon the p…
(2021-11-07). Russia to deliver large humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in November – envoy. tass.com On these special flights in November will also repatriate Afghan nationals with Russian citizenship, Dmitry Zhirnov said…
(2021-11-07). 'It should not have been allowed': Russia accused of cheating as 'amazing' female tennis stars hail 'unbelievable' cup win (VIDEO). rt.com 
Russian tennis stars are ecstatic after winning flagship women's team trophy the Billie Jean King Cup — but a row has broken out after a former champion publicly accused the team of skulduggery. | American doubles great Pam Shriver appeared to be horrified after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) stormed to glory at the revamped Fed Cup in Prague, establishing an unassailable 2-0 lead over Switzerland through Daria Kasatkina and newcomer Liudmila Samsonova. | The legend the trophy is now named after watched on from the stands as 22-year-old Samsonova shared her joy at the win, only for fellow retiree Sh…
(2021-11-07). No data in Zelensky's office about Russian troops buildup at border with Ukraine. tass.com According to presidential press secretary Sergei Nikoforov, Ukraine's defense minister earlier reported about the security situation to the president but said nothing "about anything alarming."
(2021-11-07). Don't Poke the Bear: Russian Frigate Conducts Drills as US Warships Beef Up Black Sea Deployment. sputniknews.com The USS Mount Whitney amphibious command ship, flagship of the US Sixth Fleet, entered the Black Sea on Thursday, joining the USS Porter, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer already present in the area on a "routine patrol." The Russian Navy has confirmed that it is tracking the warships throughout their deployment.
(2021-11-07). Head of Bavaria offers solution to gas shortage ahead of approaching winter. rt.com 
The minister-president of the German state of Bavaria, Markus Soder, has called for a rapid launch of Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, saying it would ensure stable gas supplies ahead of the cold season. | "A wise strategy to ensure power supplies is necessary. In this regard, there are good reasons to launch the Nord Stream 2 pipeline soon to bring gas prices to a normal level," Soder said in an interview with Funke Mediengruppe, A…
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(2021-11-06). Ethiopian envoy in Russia slams reports on rebels' surrounding Addis Ababa as fake news. tass.com Ethiopian Ambassador to Moscow said that "the actions of the antigovernmental groups are "useless and helpless"
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(2021-11-06). Iran, Azerbaijan FMs stress expanding coop. in phone call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has held talks with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhoun Bayramov on the phone to discuss issues of mutual interest.
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(2021-11-06). History dreams for Xi Jinping. asiatimes.com 
The forthcoming Chinese Communist Party of China (CCP) plenum, set to focus on China's history and revise it, is no small or weird matter. Within the party's and China's own logic, it is an important stepping stone for President Xi Jinping on his path to seal his third term and go beyond it. Europe has …
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(2021-11-06). Argentine judge indicts Spanish Franco-era minister on murder charges. wsws.org Spain's Socialist Party-Podemos government is refusing to implement the arrest warrant issued in Argentina for former Francoite minister Rodolfo Martín Villa.
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(2021-11-06). Spain Reportedly Detains 12 People That Escaped Moroccan Plane in Mallorca. sputniknews.com MADRID (Sputnik) – Spanish authorities have detained 12 passengers that escaped from a plane of Moroccan airlines after an emergency landing at the airport in the city of Palma on Spain's Mallorca island, Spanish media reported on Saturday.
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(2021-11-06). 'Nightly Whispers' to go on screen at Izmir Short FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) — Written and directed by Omid Abdollahi, "Nightly Whispers", will be screened at the 22nd Izmir International Short Film Festival in Turkey.
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(2021-11-06). Turkey's Syrian Proxies Are Ready To Take Part In Upcoming Attack On Kurdish Forces — Report. southfront.org 
Turkish-backed Syrian militants are ready to take part in a new Turkish attack on Kurdish forces, Reuters reported on November…
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(2021-11-06). Belarus notes increased flight activity near its borders – Chief of the Air Force. tass.com According to Igor Golub, more than 60 flights of this kind were registered in the past week alone…
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(2021-11-06). Belarus Air Force: 60 NATO nations' combat, spy aircraft near border in past week. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Belarus notes increased flight activity near its borders — Chief of the Air Force Belarus was forced to enhance its air defense amid intensified activity of foreign combat and reconnaissance planes near its borders, Chief of the Air Force and Air Defense Command of the Armed Forces of Belarus, Major-General Igor Golub said on Saturday. …
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(2021-11-06). Chinese embassy in Denmark hits back at NATO chief's 'China threat'. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in Denmark on Friday slammed NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg for playing up the so-called "China threat" during his visit to Denmark.
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(2021-11-06). China reacts to NATO chief's comments to Nordic Council. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nato chief's criticism of China showed ideological prejudice, Beijing says Beijing has accused Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of smearing and attacking China after the transatlantic alliance chief warned of challenges posed by China to security and democracy. In a statement published on its website on Friday, the Chinese embassy in Denmark said remarks by …
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(2021-11-06). Estonian Soldiers Mistakenly Open Fire at UK Allies in Mali – Reports. sputniknews.com HELSINKI (Sputnik) – Estonian soldiers serving at the Gao military base in Mali mistakenly opened fire on British soldiers who did not follow security protocols when approaching the base, no one was injured, Estonian media reported on Saturday.
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(2021-11-06). Former Deputy Guaidó's Million Dollar Salary — 'Legal' Money Laundering Sponsored by US and UK. orinocotribune.com Approximately $2.6 million have gone supposedly as salary into the pockets of former deputy Juan Guaidó to date in 2021 only, as revealed by spokespersons of the right as well as by media, based on documents issued by organizations that recognize the so-called "interim government" of Venezuela, a fiction only supported by the United States government and a constantly decreasing number of European countries. | In this regard, anti-Chavista Venezuelan economist based in New York city, Francisco Rodríguez, published on social media platforms data corresponding to a report of the fake board of directors of the Centra…
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(2021-11-06). Iran expect Europe to be responsible for supporting refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — The director-general of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs of the Ministry of Interior said that Iran expects Europeans to be responsible for supporting refugees and distributing financial resources.
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(2021-11-06). U.S. Army reactivates corps for "overseeing units operating up and down NATO's eastern flank" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Reactivated US Army unit protecting European allies now fully functional The Army's new V Corps, responsible for overseeing units operating up and down NATO's eastern flank in Europe, was declared "fully operationally capable" Wednesday during a ceremony at its main headquarters at Fort Knox, Ky. The unit, which also has a forward-based headquarters in Poznan, …
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(2021-11-06). Venezuela rechaza intromisiones del Alto Representante de la UE. telesurtv.net El canciller del país suramericano invitó a la UE a las elecciones del 21 de noviembre, una "fiesta de protagonismo popular".