2022-08-08: News Headlines

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-08-08). High-Level Ukrainian Intelligence Official Admits U.S. Deeply Involved in Ukraine Conflict. covertactionmagazine.com Major General Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy head of the Kyiv regime's military intelligence directorate, admitted in an interview with the British daily Telegraph, that the U.S. government is involved in targeting decisions regarding U.S. supplied Lockheed Martin's High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Moscow has seized on this admission to charge the U.S. with direct involvement …

Alan MacLeod (2022-08-08). Most of the "Fact-checking" Organizations Facebook Uses in Ukraine Are Directly Funded by Washington. orinocotribune.com By Alan Mcleod — Aug 2, 2022 | Most of the fact-checking organizations Facebook has partnered with to monitor and regulate information about Ukraine are directly funded by the US government, either through the US Embassy or via the notorious National Endowment for Democracy (NED). | In light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, an information war as bitter as the ground fighting has erupted, and Meta (Facebook's official name) announced it had

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-08). Russia Launches Airstrikes Against US-Backed Fighters in Syria Near US Base. news.antiwar.com Russia announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike against a group of US-backed militants in Syria near al-Tanf, a US military base located in the south of the country. Russia said it targeted Liwa Shuhada al-Qaryatayn (ShQ), a group that has fought against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Moscow said the Russian …

Infobrics (2022-08-08). The Corners of the Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org Much has been said about Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa separately. Still, remarkably little attention has been paid to the joint attempt to institutionalize the emerging powers' ties in BRICS—an acronym crucial to understanding the multipolar framework of the emerging world order…

Ramzy Baroud (2022-08-08). The Intricate Fight For Africa: The Legacy of the Soviet Union vs Western Colonialism. mintpressnews.com Considering the West's harrowing colonial past, and Russia's historic association with various liberation movements on the continent, many African states, intelligentsias, and ordinary people are eager to break free from the grip of western hegemony.

Ramzy Baroud (2022-08-08). The Intricate Fight For Africa. dissidentvoice.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's recent tour in Africa was meant to be a game changer, not only in terms of Russia's relations with the continent, but in the global power struggle involving the US, Europe, China, India, Turkey and others. Many media reports and analyses placed Lavrov's visit to Egypt, the Republic of Congo, …

The Conversation (2022-08-08). The Russia-Ukraine Grain Export Deal brokered by Turkey Promises major Benefits for Poor Countries. juancole.com By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University | If Russia keeps to the deal it has signed with Ukraine allowing for the resumption of grain exports, much needed relief will be provided to importing countries, including many in Africa. Ukraine, which has about 22 million tonnes of grain (wheat, maize, sunflower seed and other grains) in …

WSWS (2022-08-08). Russian-Turkish talks raise concerns in Western capitals amid NATO war on Russia. wsws.org Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held talks in the Black Sea resort town of Sochi amid the war in Ukraine.

____ (2022-08-08). Arab Spring, Russian Spring, Latin American Spring? transcend.org 1 Aug 2022 – Consciousness becomes a determining factor in history when the dominant regime (i.e. the culture of war) collapses from its own contradictions. This occurred in the 60's with the Vietnam War and in end of the 80's with the collapse of the Soviet Empire. We approach another such moment with the imminent collapse of the US Empire.

Infobrics (2022-08-08). Ural Federal University to Open Russian Language Center in China. infobrics.org Ural Federal University and Qingdao Hengxing University of Science and Technology signed a contract to open a Russian Language Center in the People's Republic of China…

Infobrics (2022-08-08). Moscow deepens ties with ASEAN despite amicable relations with Myanmar and US pressure. infobrics.org Russia and Myanmar strengthen cooperation following Lavrov's visit.

Infobrics (2022-08-08). Kiev attacks nuclear power plant in false flag operation against Russia. infobrics.org Evidence shows that Kiev attacked Zaporozhye and tried to blame Russian forces.

____ (2022-08-08). "Russian Propaganda" Just Means Disobedience. transcend.org 6 Aug 2022 – It is not good that propaganda is shoved into our minds manufacturing consent for dangerous escalations between the world's two greatest nuclear powers while anyone who opposes any part of it is dismissed as a Russian propagandist or a useful idiot of the Kremlin.

____ (2022-08-08). Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan and the Changing World Order. transcend.org 4 Aug 2022 – Right after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 Aug, I was asked by Russia Today to comment on that tension-increasing event. 15-min Video…

Infobrics (2022-08-08). Partnering with the BRICS. infobrics.org Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are planning to apply for membership of the BRICS group of major emerging economies, writes Aisha Ghoneimy…

____ (2022-08-08). Iran condemns desecration of Islamic sanctities in Germany. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly condemned the provocative action of a small number of opponents in desecrating Holy Quran and insulting Islamic sanctities in front of Islamic Center of Hamburg in Germany.

Staff (2022-08-08). Suroccidente francés a merced de cuarta ola de calor. cubadebate.cu La cuarta ola de calor de la temporada llegó a Francia por su parte suroccidental, con temperaturas de hasta 37 grados centígrados pronosticadas y la expansión por el resto del país durante la semana. El escenario es inusual y los expertos lo atribuyen a las consecuencias del cambio climático.

____ (2022-08-08). China-Europe freight trains break new records. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train network has set a new record both in the number of freight trains and the total freight delivered, China Securities Journal reported on Monday.

____ (2022-08-07). World food prices decline amid relief from restarted Ukraine grain exports: FAO. ecns.cn World food prices declined dramatically in July, according to the Rome-based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Friday.

____ (2022-08-07). Pelosi's visit to Taiwan a 'malicious provocation': Medvedev. ecns.cn Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan a "malicious provocation."

____ (2022-08-07). 2nd caravan of grain ships from Ukraine arrive in Istanbul. ecns.cn The second caravan of ships transporting grain from Ukraine arrived at the shores of Istanbul, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry on Saturday.

Manlio Dinucci (2022-08-07). Video: America Is Preparing for Confrontation with Russia and China. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on December 14, 2018, of relevance to unfolding events | At first glance, it reads like the script for a Hollywood catastrophe movie. And yet it's one of the scenarios that is actually being considered in …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-08-07). The Strategies of Global Warfare: War with China and Russia? Washington's Military Design in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca Pivot to Asia: China is threatened by the US military in the South and East China Sea. War with China is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon as outlined in a Rand Report commissioned by the US Army…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-07). Kiev's Nuclear Terrorism Towards the Zaporozhye Power Plant Threatens All of Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Andrew Korybko Since he's beginning to fret that unprecedented US-led Western pressure might soon be put upon him to compromise with Russia as strongly suggested by the Mainstream Media's decisive shift against him last week, to which end Kiev would have to unilaterally capitulate on some or all issues that it previously said were non-negotiable,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-07). Russian Ops in Ukraine (August 8, 2022) Ukraine's Missing Tanks, Delayed Offensive. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for August 8, 2022 Russian advances continue along the line of contact between Avdiivka and Siversk; Ukraine's "Kherson Offensive‚Ñ¢" has yet to visibly begin; Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed another HIMARS (5 destroyed in total of 16); Western "rights orgs" turn…

Anonymous103 (2022-08-07). Military Situation In EasternUkraine On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Mariinka village; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces were reported in the Avdiivka area; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue to the north-east from Gorlivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Yakovlivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Verkhnokamyansk. | MORE ON THE…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-07). The West is Silent as Ukraine Targets Civilians in Donetsk Using Banned 'Butterfly' Mines. libya360.wordpress.com Eva K. Bartlett Mine clearance on the central street of Donetsk. Prohibited anti personnel high-explosive (PFM-1) "Petal" mines have been dropped on the city during night-time raids. © RIA On Saturday night, just after 9 pm, thunderous explosions rocked central Donetsk. Shortly after, there were announcements that air defense had shot down Ukrainian-fired missiles containing "Butterfly" (or "Petal") mines. Given that…

Anonymous103 (2022-08-07). Military Situation In Ukraine On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU 72nd Mechanized Brigade near Artemovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade near Dzerzhinsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 3rd Brigade of the National Guard near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU 66th Mechanized Brigade near Ochertino with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Chasov Yar with high-precision miss…

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-07). Amnesty Says It 'Fully Stands' Behind Ukraine Report Findings Amid Backlash. news.antiwar.com Amnesty International has come under pressure after releasing "Amnesty International deeply regrets the distress and anger that our press release on…

Anonymous669 (2022-08-07). US Anti-Radiation Missile Makes Surprise Appearance In Ukraine (Photos). southfront.org A view of an AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radiation missile mcounted beneath the wing of a 37th Tactical Fighter Wing F-4G Phantom II "Wild Weasel" aircraft. By SSGT. SCOTT STEWART \ US Army | The US has reportedly supplied Kiev Forces with advanced anti-radiation missiles in a bid to weaken air defenses providing cover to the ongoing Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | On August 7, Russian sources shared photos showing the remains of a US-made AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missile, that was al…

____ (2022-08-07). Four more grain ships depart Ukraine ports: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) — Four ships carrying food produce sailed from Black Sea ports in Ukraine Sunday as part of a deal to unblock the country's sea exports, Ukrainian and Turkish officials said.

Anonymous103 (2022-08-07). Military Situation In Syria On August 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size map | On August 7, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 9 times: 2 in Idlib province, 7 in Aleppo province; | On August 6, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the al-Barah area; | On August 6, Turkish drones attacked a vehicle in the Qamishli city. Four people, including two children, were killed; | On August 6, two SAA members were killed in the ISIS ambush in the Ashara desert. | MORE ON THE…

____ (2022-08-07). Iranian destroyers arrive in Baku for Sea Cup competition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) — The Defense Ministry of Republic of Azerbaijan announced the arrival of two Iranian warships in the Azeri capital of Baku's shores on Sunday to take part in Sea Cup Competitions.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-08-07). The US Keeps Reneging on Arms Control Agreements, So Why Should Russia Trust Biden's Latest Overtures? libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter >An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, U.S., August 2, 2017 Washington's track record on fulfilling treaty obligations is not exactly stellar. This week, in an address to the Tenth Review Conference for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons — which…

____ (2022-08-07). Chinese, Russian FMs meet in Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the latter's request on the sidelines of meetings of foreign ministers on East Asia cooperation.

TeleSUR-mcs- JL (2022-08-07). Al menos 700 españoles son evacuados tras incendio forestal. telesurtv.net Los incendios han arrasado más de 135.000 hectáreas en la nación europea.

____ (2022-08-07). Iran missile launchers arrive in Baku for Sea Cup competition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) — The Defense Ministry of Republic of Azerbaijan announced the arrival of two Iranian missile launchers in the Azeri capital of Baku on Sunday to take part in Sea Cup Competitions.

____ (2022-08-07). Iran Bagheri, EU's Mora hold meeting in Vienna in fresh talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) — In fresh talks on the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions in Austrian capital of Vienna, Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with EU Deputy Foreign Policy Chief Enrique Mora.

Contributing Writers (2022-08-07). Germany's Largest Health Insurer Reveals 1 in 25 Clients Underwent Medical Treatment in 2021 for Covid 'Vaccine' Side Effects/ By Amy Mek. marktaliano.net Based on the figures from Techniker Krankenkasse, as many as 1 in 0 covid vaccine injections are expected to cause serious side effects. Original Link Here: Germany's Largest Health Insurer Reveals 1 in 25 Clients Underwent Medical Treatment in 2021 for Covid 'Vaccine' Side Effects RAIR (rairfoundation.com) The cesspool of vaccine side effects in …

____ (2022-08-07). Iran chief negotiator attends mourning ceremony in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) — Members of Iranian negotiating team participated in the mourning ceremony of Third Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) held at Islamic Center in Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday night.

Staff (2022-08-07). Cubanas vencen a Austria en Olimpiada de Ajedrez mientras los varones empatan. cubadebate.cu La selección de Cuba se impuso este sábado 3,5-0,5 a Austria y ascendió hasta el lugar 25 de la lid para mujeres, tras la séptima ronda de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Chennai 2022. En la sección abierta el elenco masculino de la Isla enfrentó a Andorra y al menos en los números parecía posible un resultado mejor. Pero no siempre la realidad se ajusta a las previsiones y eso sucedió con el empate a dos unidades,…

Roger Annis (2022-08-06). Shedding Light on Who, Exactly, is Responsible for the War in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com On July 7, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR.org) published an article by Gregory Shupak analyzing the hypocrisy of U.S. corporate media in its reporting of Ukraine, specifically the differing treatment by Western media of the situations in Donbas compared to that of the Serbian-Albanian territory of Kosovo. The article was titled, "Media support 'self-determination' …

Staff (2022-08-06). 7 August, Rotterdam: Protest for Palestine, the Palestinian People and the Resistance. samidoun.net Sunday, 7 August 4 pm Binnenwegplein Rotterdam, Netherlands Info: www.instagram.com/p/Cg5Z9a2IeyH/ Protest for Palestine, the Palestinian People and the Resistance The occupying forces killed ten Palestinians in Gaza this Friday, including a 5-year-old girl and Islamic Jihad resistance leader Tayseer al-Jabari, and injured dozens. The attacks follow after the occupying forces arrested Bassam al-Saadi, leader of …

_____ (2022-08-06). US is Actively Trying to Transform Kyrgyzstan into Anti-Russia. journal-neo.org The geopolitical confrontation between the collective West, led by the United States, and Russia has noticeably intensified and in recent months, after Moscow launched a special operation to denazify Ukraine, has perhaps reached its peak. This confrontation is especially clearly manifested in the political and trade and economic spheres. The United States, having recently made …

Ali Abunimah (2022-08-06). US, Europe greenlight Israel's latest Gaza massacre. electronicintifada.net Western weapons, money and political support sustain Israel's persecution of the Palestinian people and keep the blood flowing.

Russiancouncil.ru (2022-08-06). RIAC and Oxford Process Second Expert Round Table. russiancouncil.ru On August 4, 2022, RIAC together with Oxford Process, a British expert think tank, held the second joint expert round table on the challenges of settling the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. Russian and British experts discussed the analytical materials prepared by Oxford Process on issues of territorial integrity…

Staff (2022-08-06). 7 August, Gothenburg: Gaza Under Attack The Resistance Continues! samidoun.net Sunday, 7 August | 4 pm | Peace Bridge in Brunnsparken | Gothenburg, Sweden | Info: Manifestation fà∂r Gaza | Sà∂ndag 07.08 | Kl 16: 00 | Brunnsparken vid Fredsbron.

Aranka V Ballering, Sander K R van Zon, Tim C olde Hartman, Judith G M Rosmalen, Lifelines Corona Research Initiative (2022-08-06). [Articles] Persistence of somatic symptoms after COVID-19 in the Netherlands: an observational cohort study. thelancet.com To our knowledge, this is the first study to report the nature and prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition, while correcting for individual symptoms present before COVID-19 and the symptom dynamics in the population without SARS-CoV-2 infection during the pandemic. Further research that distinguishes potential mechanisms driving post-COVID-19-related symptomatology is required.

Hedelberto López Blanch (2022-08-06). La Unión Europea respira con dificultad. globalizacion.ca La política esgrimida por los actuales dirigentes de la Unión Europea (UE) con respecto a cumplir las exigencias de Washington en el sentido de imponer todo tipo de sanciones contra Rusia, ha impulsado a esa agrupación a depender, aún más,…

The Lancet (2022-08-06). [Editorial] 2022 heatwaves: a failure to proactively manage the risks. thelancet.com Human-induced climate change has made extreme heatwaves, wildfires, and flash floods substantially more likely and more severe. Yet, health impacts are widely underestimated. Most countries have failed to adequately plan, adapt, and use evidence-based information to protect their populations. For some countries, this is a dangerous failure of action, but others lack the adequate human and financial resources to respond. So far this year, India, Pakistan, the USA, China, and Europe have experienced extreme and dangerous heatwaves that damaged vital infrastructure and threatened to overwhelm emergency service capac…

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