2022-10-07: News Headlines

_____ (2022-10-07). The US is pushing the situation towards a clash of major nuclear powers. journal-neo.org With its actions in recent months, the United States is blatantly pushing the international situation towards a clash of major nuclear powers. This is true of Washington's blatantly provocative moves against both Russia and China. US officials continue to inflame the situation, intimidating their own and the world public with "imaginary nuclear threats" from Russia …

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-07). Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' Risk Highest Since Cuban Missile Crisis. news.antiwar.com President Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear "armageddon" is at its highest point since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, a rare admission of the danger his policy of supporting Ukraine in a war on Russia's border poses. Biden said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "not joking when he talks about the use …

WSWS (2022-10-07). Canada leads calls for Ukraine's NATO membership, joins US in recklessly downplaying nuclear war threat. wsws.org Underscoring that the imperialist powers are actively preparing for a nuclear conflict with Russia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said Ottawa is preparing for all eventualities.

Infobrics (2022-10-07). African energy projects face Western pressure whilst Russia, China offer cooperation. infobrics.org While Europe's own energy crisis has served US interests, the US-led West also has interests in maintaining Africa energy-starved.

Staff (2022-10-07). Russia negotiating oil, gas swaps with Iran: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Russia and Iran continue working out an option of oil and gas swaps, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak told reporters.

WSWS (2022-10-07). Biden warns of nuclear "Armageddon" as Zelensky calls for "preventive strikes" on Russia. wsws.org President Joe Biden said Thursday that the world is at risk of nuclear "Armageddon," implying that the rapid escalation of the war in Ukraine could lead to nuclear war between the United States and Russia.

Nayvin Gordon (2022-10-07). U.S. GASLIGHTS THE WEST—UKRAINE'S HISTORY. indybay.org POLITICAL GASLIGHTING LEADS THE WEST TO THE BRINK OF NUCLEAR WAR IN UKRAINE…

WSWS (2022-10-07). French refinery strikes defy Macron's policy of inflation and war. wsws.org The strike of Total and Exxon refinery workers in France is part of an international wave of strikes against the global surge of inflation amid the NATO war on Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2022-10-07). US Congressional leaders of both parties welcome members of neo-Nazi Azov Battalion to Washington. wsws.org The embrace of neo-Nazi's by both big business parties obliterates any notions that the US government is fighting for "democracy" or "human rights" in Ukraine, or anywhere else.

Staff (2022-10-07). Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan coop. doc. important in expanding ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) — Iran's first vice president says that the trilateral Iran-Russia-Azerbaijan cooperation document plays an important role in the expansion of relations.

Louis Henri Seukwa & Claudia Jansson (2022-10-07). We need an Enlightenment 2.0: On Misguided Colonial and Gender Policy. indybay.org Colonial knowledge was imposed by force. The West has set our planet on fire. To extinguish it, we need all archives of knowledge with their different references to the world. We cannot do it any other way. Therefore, it is urgent to initiate a paradigmatic change in education, not only in Germany, to correct this deplorable state of affairs.

Federico Fuentes (2022-10-07). 'We cannot leave Turkey at the mercy of two nationalistic, populist alliances'. greenleft.org.au People's Democratic Party (HDP) Foreign Affairs Commission co-spokesperson Hi≈üyar àñzsoy discusses Turkey's growing international presence, domestic politics, and how the party is preparing for next June's elections.

____ (2022-10-07). 3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Prize for quantum physics. ecns.cn Alain Aspect from France, John F. Clauser from the United States and Anton Zeilinger from Austria won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on quantum information science, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

____ (2022-10-07). Sweden's Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. ecns.cn Swedish geneticist Svante Paabo won 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries "concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution," the Nobel committee announced here on Monday.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-10-07). Francesa Annie Ernaux gana Premio Nobel de Literatura 2022. telesurtv.net Según la Academia, se reconoce "el coraje y la agudeza clínica" con que "destapa las raíces,de la memoria personal".

TeleSUR, jaa, MER (2022-10-07). Brasil mantiene el primer lugar en ranking mundial de FIFA. telesurtv.net Los puestos entre el cuarto y el décimo son ocupados por Francia, Inglaterra, Italia, España, Países Bajos, Portugal y Dinamarca, en ese orden.

WSWS (2022-10-06). Poland discusses hosting American nuclear weapons as US buys up anti-radiation drugs. wsws.org Amid growing warnings that the war between Russia and NATO in Ukraine could turn nuclear, polish Prime Minister Andrzej Duda. Said Wednesday that he has spoken to the United States about stationing its nuclear weapons in the country.

Dave LIndorff (2022-10-06). Americans Need a Say in How Far the US is Going to Go in Backing Ukraine! thiscantbehappening.net Russian president Vladimir Putin is playing a dangerous game by making threats to use 'small' so-called theater nuclear weapons with explosive power this fraction of the power of the city-busting bombs the US used on Japan in August 1945. But so is the White House and the Pentagon playing a dangerous game in … |

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-06). Report: US Intelligence Believes Ukraine Was Behind Killing of Darya Dugina. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reported on Wednesday that US intelligence agencies believe parts of the Ukrainian government were behind the slaying of Darya Dugina, the daughter of the prominent Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin. Dugina, who was a political scientist and journalist, was killed by a car bomb outside of Moscow back in August while driving …

Jonathan Cook (2022-10-06). Can Europe Afford to Turn a Blind Eye to Evidence of a US Role in Pipeline Blasts? mintpressnews.com If Washington was involved, it would mark a dangerous new stage not only in the Ukraine war but in Europe's acceptance of vassal status.

Anonymous103 (2022-10-06). Night Attacks In Ukraine: Strikes On Zaporozhie, Kharkov, Odessa. southfront.org Zaporozhie | At night, several precise strikes by the Russian military hit targets in different Ukrainian regions. In turn, Ukrainian forces shelled the regions that have recently entered the Russian Federation as well as the Russian border regions. | Russian Geranium-2 UAVs were active over the Ukrainian territories last night. Attacks of the suicide drones were reported in the Kharkov region. According to preliminary data, several UAVs struck a military facility in the Osnovyansky district of the city. Some reports cla…

Alan Macleod (2022-10-06). The BBC-to-NATO Pipeline: How the British State Broadcaster Serves the Powerful. mintpressnews.com While the BBC still maintains a good reputation in the United Kingdom and abroad, it is all too close to key centers of British state power, including the military, government, and the Conservative Party.

WSWS (2022-10-06). New York Times acknowledges Ukraine behind assassination of Darya Dugina. wsws.org Can it be that the Times report indicates US concern over the political fallout from a more recent operation that is of far greater international consequence than the Moscow assassination? The unexplained bombing of the Nordstream pipeline comes to mind.

Benjamin Norton (2022-10-06). Who sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines? US boasts 'tremendous opportunity' to weaken Russia. CIA knew. multipolarista.com Russia's Nord Stream pipelines with Germany were sabotaged mere hours before the EU opened its own Baltic Sea pipeline from Norway to Poland. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken gloated that the attacks were a "tremendous opportunity" to weaken Moscow.

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). Hungary Secures Exemption From Crude Oil, Energy Sanctions. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Szijjarto said that his country has secured exemptions from crude oil and nuclear energy sanctions at an European Union (EU) Heads of Missions meeting in Brussels. | RELATED: | "As a result of difficult negotiations, a price cap on crude oil will not be applied to pipeline deliveries or to emergency replacement seaborne deliveries," he said. | The Hungarian exemption a…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-06). Swedish Probe of Nord Stream Leaks Points to 'Serious Sabotage'. news.antiwar.com Sweden's domestic security agency said Thursday that its initial probe into the leaks in the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines has "strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage." A Swedish prosecutor said that evidence had been seized from the area in the Baltic Sea where the leaks took place and that it will now be examined. …

UnitedEditor (2022-10-06). Is the Turk Stream threatened by sabotage? unitedworldint.com US media reports that up to hundreds of pounds of TNT equivalent explosives were used to blow up the Nord Stream pipeline. The actual destruction of Europe's critical energy infrastructure raises more and more questions. On September 26, damages to the gas pipelines Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 became public. The pipeline was shut down …

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-06). Poland Says It's Discussed Hosting Nuclear Weapons with the US. globalresearch.ca

Charles Kennedy (2022-10-06). Russia Officially Claims Ownership of Ukraine Nuclear Plant. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-06). Zelensky Calls for NATO to Launch Preemptive Strike on Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for NATO to launch a "preventative strike" on Russia to prevent Moscow from using nuclear weapons, a move that would almost certainly spark World War III and possibly nuclear war. "What should NATO do? Exclude the possibility of use of nuclear weapons by Russia," Zelensky said via video …

Infobrics (2022-10-06). India, Russia Expand Cooperation in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. infobrics.org Atommash, AEM-Technologies, JSC Branch in Volgodonsk (part of the machine-building division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) carried out the final heat treatment of the VVER-1000 Reactor Vessel for Kudankulam NPP Unit No.5…

WSWS (2022-10-06). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Oil refinery workers at TotalEnergies in France continue pay strike this week, joined by workers at state-owned nuclear power plants for one-day stoppage; one-day national rail strike in Belgium for improved staffing and conditions to end unbearable workload; UK dockers strike at two main ports over pay as limited strikes on railways and telecom continue; protests continue in Iran over police killing of Mahsa Amini; port and railroad workers on indefinite strike across South Africa over pay with more workers poised to join Monday; months-long strike by lecturers in Nigeria over pay and conditions faces legal acti…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-06). Ukrainian Offensive In North-Eastern Ukraine On October 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Ryan Cristián (2022-10-06). Congress Funds Ukraine To 2029, Zelensky Wants Preemptive Russia Strike & Indefinite Mask Mandates. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (10/6/22). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2022-10-06). Ukraine's Revenge on the West. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous587 (2022-10-06). Military Situation In Ukraine On October 6, 2022 Remains Hot For Both Sides. southfront.org Shelling of positions continues on both sides | The situation on the front in Ukraine remains hot. Both sides are having successes in different directions. The Ukrainian military is actually crushing the Russian Armed Forces. | Donetsk direction: | The Ukrainian Armed Forces are not retreating near Bakhmut, and heavy fighting is taking place in neighboring settlements. The front line runs in the vicinity of Mykolaivka and Otradivka. Ukrainian fortified areas are now under fire from all the fire…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-06). Military Situation In Ukraine On October 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the 35th Marine Brigade of the AFU near Davydiv Brid with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 46th Airmobile Brigade of the AFU near Nikolayev with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 60th Infantry Brigade of the AFU near Trifonovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU position near Artyomovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russian-led forces recaptured the village of Debrova; | Clashes between the AFU and the Russian Army…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-06). Report: US Special Operations Forces are on the Ground in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com US special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine as part of a broad covert operation that includes CIA personnel, The Intercept reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed US intelligence and military officials. The report said that the US withdrew its CIA and special operations assets from Ukraine shortly before Russia's invasion, although one US …

Infobrics (2022-10-06). US officials admit weapons supplied to Kiev could reach Russian territory. infobrics.org Washington deliberately acts in a destabilizing manner in Ukraine, significantly increasing the chances of an escalation of the conflict.

South Front (2022-10-06). Video: Threat for Russian Military on Ukrainian Front Lines. globalresearch.ca

Anand Naidoo (2022-10-06). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com Russia announces that it has officially incorporated four regions of Ukraine…

Middle East Eye (2022-10-06). US Accuses OPEC+ of Aligning with Russia, Gulf States Deny Politics at Play. globalresearch.ca

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). Russia's Response to EU Price Cap, Reorientation of Oil Exports. telesurenglish.net This move on Russian oil exports to third countries was denounced today by the Russian Foreign Ministry, and Russia will respond by redirecting its exports to countries that respect the principles of the free market. | RELATED: | "We will respond by redirecting oil exports to countries that are ready to cooperate with us under normal conditions," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. | According to the diplomat, "The Group of 7's plan to set…

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). Cuba and Russia Resume Direct Flights. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Varadero airport in Cuba received a flight from Russia, the first one since the European Union (EU) banned Russian planes from entering its airspace in February. | RELATED: | The charter of the Russian airline Nordwind Airlines landed at the aerodrome of the main tourist hub of the Caribbean country after a 13-hour flight. This Russian airline will also fly three times a week to the tourist center…

Infobrics (2022-10-06). BRICS Countries Discussing Creation of Single Currency. infobrics.org Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are discussing the possibility of creating a single Currency, Pavel Knyazev, ambassador at large of the Russian Foreign Ministry and sous-sherpa of Russia in BRICS, said…

____ (2022-10-06). 2nd Caspian Economic Forum held in Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The Second Caspian Economic Forum was held in Moscow, capital of Russia, on Thursday with the participation of Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber.

____ (2022-10-06). Iran, Russia vow to strengthen econ. ties despite sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russian Federation expressed their readiness to enhance bilateral cooperation in all fields especially in economic areas in spite of sanctions imposed against the country.

____ (2022-10-06). Iran to become energy hub in region: Oil min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iran's oil minister said on Thursday that oil and gas swap between Iran and Russia would turn Iran the hub of energy in the region.

____ (2022-10-06). Russia keen on investing in Iranian ports: Iran dep. min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — The Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development for the Transportation Affairs said that Russian companies are vehemently interested in making investment in Iranian ports such as Chabahar.

____ (2022-10-06). VP calls for implementing Iran-Russia bilateral agreements. en.mehrnews.com EHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on Wednesday called for intesifying efforts to implement cooperation agreements between Iran and Russia, saying that it will help safeguard the interests of both countries.

____ (2022-10-06). Iran's VP meets Russian President's Aide in Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber in the first day of his visit to Moscow met and held talks with the Russian Presidential Aide Igor Levitin.

Staff (2022-10-06). Mundial de Judo: Cuba abre con derrota en los 60 kg. cubadebate.cu Este jueves comenzaron las acciones en el Campeonato Mundial de Judo y Cuba tuvo en competencia al jovencito Danny Porte, pero el antillano no protagonizó un buen comienzo y cedió en su primer pleito. Para este viernes 7 de octubre, Cuba tendrá en acción a Orlando Polando en los 66 kg y a Melissa Hurtado en los 52 kg.

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). Energy Prices Prompts Corporate Shutdown in Europe. telesurenglish.net Many industry observers warned that a prolonged energy crunch could erode Europe's industrial structure for good, and the shutdown and exodus of European companies have sparked a deeper concern over the risk of deindustrialization on the continent. | RELATED: | The stubbornly high energy prices have already taken a toll on European companies. Dutch aluminum maker Aldel said it is halting primary aluminum production be…

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). France's Energy Sobriety Plan to Cost 800 Mln Euros: Minister. telesurenglish.net

TeleSUR (2022-10-06). Prague Hosts Inaugural Meeting of European Political Community. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the European Political Community (EPC) began a meeting in Prague with the presence of some 40 European leaders who will discuss issues related to security, peace, energy, climate, and economy. | RELATED: | "Europe has many difficult problems right now, and we meet here to discuss solutions. We want to have this group as a forum for informal exchanges of views on current events in Europe and beyond," Czech Prime Minister Pet…

____ (2022-10-06). Europeans should not fall victim to US policies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the top negotiator in the Vienna talks said that Europeans should not forget about their interests under the pressure from the United States.

____ (2022-10-06). Poland's Sitrep From Ania. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Wonderful Ania provides some extremely important insights into Poland's situation: % tax, up from 19%? Two and a half times higher in just a couple of months. Poland was thoroughly de-industrialized in the last 30 years, with this insane increase, Ania asks, where would those companies go? The answer is obvious–they will leave Poland. Where to, though, is unclear. It all aligns well with the US "kill Europe" strategy, but as everyone observed in the last several days, there is very little real benefit for the US in the long run. In fact, it is detrimental. Despite all efforts from the US current quotes for oil a…

WSWS (2022-10-06). Coronavirus deaths in Germany reach 1 ,000. wsws.org Last weekend, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) officially reported the 1 ,000th coronavirus death in Germany. This shocking milestone is the result of the profits-before-lives policy that all federal and state governments have pursued since the beginning of the pandemic.

Staff (2022-10-06). Otorgan Premio Nobel de Literatura 2022 a la escritora francesa Annie Ernaux. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nobel de Literatura 2022 fue otorgado a la autora francesa Annie Ernaux. La escritora fue reconocida por la Academia Sueca por "el coraje y la agudeza clínica con la que descubre las raíces, los extrañamientos y las restricciones colectivas de la memoria personal". Sus libros se consideran clásicos contemporáneos en Francia.

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