(2022-09-14). At Least 99 Killed in Fighting Between Azerbaijan and Armenia. news.antiwar.com The heaviest fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia since the 2020 Nagorono-Karabakh war erupted early Tuesday morning, Armenia said Azerbaijan started the violence by launching intensive artillery shelling against Armenian military positions. | Azerbaijan claimed that its shelling was a response to "large-scale subversive acts" on the border that included attacks on its military. | Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said t…
(2022-09-14). Blinken Says Agreement on Iran Nuclear Deal 'Unlikely'. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said "What we've seen over the last week or so in Iran's response to the proposal put forward by the European Union is clearly a step backward and makes prospects for an agreement in the near-term, I would say, unlikely," Blinken told reporters while on a visit to Mexico City to discuss tra…
(2022-09-14). Politicians and media demand delivery of German battle tanks to Kiev for war against Russia. wsws.org Leading German politicians and media outlets are seeking to outdo each other with demands to supply German tanks and other heavy weaponry to Kiev in order to defeat Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-09-14). EU gives up on Russian natural gas price cap amid fears of Moscow's retaliation. infobrics.org EU's decision is a positive signal that Brussels learned at least something from its failed economic siege of Russia.
(2022-09-14). Nord Stream problems caused by sanctions on Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the problems with gas supply to Europe through the Nord Stream-1 pipeline had been caused by Western sanctions on Moscow.
(2022-09-14). Russia-Turkey deal to ensure poorest countries will receive grain. infobrics.org Ukraine exports most of its grain to the richest countries.
(2022-09-14). VTB Says Russian Banks Must Favor Rouble, Yuan in Cross-Border Trade. infobrics.org Russian banks must increasingly favor national currencies like the rouble or China's yuan over global currencies when carrying out cross-border trade, Andrey Kostin, the head Russia's second-largest bank VTB, told Vedomosti business daily…
(2022-09-14). Anti-Iran res. at IAEA BoG brought negative consequences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Referring to the Vienna talks situation, the Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna said that the anti-Iran resolution at the June Board brought negative consequences.
(2022-09-14). OPEC+ with Russia's Cooperation Has Kept the Alliance Together. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-14). India Is New Major Player in Russian Oil Market. infobrics.org India has pushed into a corner of the Russian oil market once dominated by China, taking a record number of shipments of a Far Eastern grade…
(2022-09-14). China-Kazakhstan economic links expected to see rapid development. ecns.cn China-Kazakhstan business cooperation is expected to experience rapid growth in the coming years, as both countries actively promote regional connectivity, the growth of foreign trade and energy-related projects to further boost their business ties.
(2022-09-14). China heating product exports to Europe surge. ecns.cn China's exports of heating appliances, including electric heaters, electric blankets and air source heat pumps, have witnessed explosive growth this year.
(2022-09-14). The Day After 9/11: UN Security Council's Passes Resolution 1368 and Starts "Pillar Four" of the United Nations. globalresearch.ca Renowned Icelandic composer and author Elias Davidsson passed away on April 7, 2022. | Our thoughts are with Elias whom I first met in Iceland in 2006. | His Legacy will live. This article focusses on resolution 1368 adopted by the UN …
(2022-09-14). First two large parts of A321 arrive at assembly center in Tianjin. ecns.cn European aircraft manufacturer Airbus plans to start assembling A321 single-aisle aircraft at its final assembly line in Tianjin, Asia's only assembly line for Airbus civil aircraft, later this year.
(2022-09-14). Xi eyes common growth in visits to Central Asia. ecns.cn Neighborly friendship, connectivity and common development stand out as key phrases used in both of President Xi Jinping's signed articles published by leading media outlets in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
(2022-09-14). Fresh clashes between Armenia, Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Fresh clashes erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia on Wednesday, a day after 99 soldiers were killed in the Tuesday clashes between the two countries.
(2022-09-14). Far-right Sweden Democrats gain ground in election as composition of future government remains unclear. wsws.org While the vote totals of the two main blocs are so close that the final result will only be clear after postal votes and overseas ballots are tallied on Wednesday or Thursday, the Sweden Democrats emerge from Sunday's election with unprecedented political influence over the composition and policies of Sweden's next government.
(2022-09-14). Scenery of Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. ecns.cn Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2022 shows the night view of Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan.
(2022-09-14). Iran' Mirzazadeh wins silver at 2022 World Wrestling C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh claimed a silver medal at 2022 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday.
(2022-09-14). Question sanctions and The cry of the poor. indybay.org In Germany, we tend to moralize and romanticize in politics. This prevents us from taking a sober view of world events. We fail to recognize that the U.S. is ruthlessly asserting its own interests, against enemy and friend. By now it should have become clear that the interests of the EU and the U.S. have long since ceased to coincide.
(2022-09-14). 'Irreversible' to vie at Sardinia Intl. FilmFest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Directed by Sheyda Kashi, the Iranian animation 'Irreversible' is accepted to compete at the 2022 edition of the Sardinia International Film Festival in Italy.
(2022-09-13). IAEA BoG to start discussing monitoring in Iran Tue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Russian representative in Vienna-based international organizations said Tuesday that IAEA Board of Governors will start discussing verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran Tuesday.
(2022-09-13). Ukraine Seeks Longer-Range Missile System From the US for Future Offensives. news.antiwar.com Ukraine has made major requests for new weapons it wants from the US, including a longer-range missile system, as it plans to launch more offensives in 2023, According to a document presented to US lawmakers, among the weapons Ukraine wants is the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, a surface-to-surface missile system that has a range of about 190 miles, significantly longer than any arms Washington has provided Kyiv up to this point. | The US has previously denied requests from Ukraine to send ATACMS over concerns they c…
(2022-09-13). Latin Americans Reject Resource Plundering by the Same NATO Countries Fueling Military Conflict in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Camila Escalante [Source: iuvmpress.news] [The following is a slightly expanded version of a talk given by Camila Escalante to an online forum of the International Manifesto Group on August 7, 2022. The topic of the forum was 'The conflict over Ukraine: Where should the left stand?.—Covert Action Magazine Editors] On August 6 we celebrated 197…
(2022-09-13). The EU Brought to its Knees by the Straussians. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Victoria Nuland and Anthony Blinken in John Kerry's office A US grouping, constituted around the thought of the philosopher Leo Strauss, controls from now on both the Secretariat of Defense and the Secretariat of State. After having organized many wars since those of Yugoslavia, they imagined the one in Ukraine. It is now…
(2022-09-13). Russian-Led Forces Claim Successes In Bakhmut Region. southfront.org 
Heavy battles continue on the front lines in southern and eastern Ukraine. After Russian forces left their positions in the Kharkov region, they have recently increased pressure along the Donbass front lines. One of the main directions of the offensive of Russian-led forces is the city of Bakhmut, formerly called Artemovsk. | According to the reports from the front lines, on September 13, Russian assault units took control of the village of Nikolaevka-2 located near the highway from Gorlo…
(2022-09-13). The Specter of Germany is Rising. libya360.wordpress.com Diana Johnstone Olaf Scholz, federal chancellor of Germany, meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, in Kiev, Feb. 14, 2022. (President of Ukraine) To meet the imaginary Russian threat to Western Europe, Germany will lead an expanded, militarized EU. The European Union is girding for a long war against Russia that appears clearly contrary to European economic…
(2022-09-13). Ukrainian Offensive In Kharkiv Region On September 13, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-09-13). Latin Americans Reject Resource Plundering by Same NATO Countries Fueling Military Conflict in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com [The following is a slightly expanded version of a talk given by Camila Escalante to an online forum of the International Manifesto Group on August 7, 2022. The topic of the forum was 'The conflict over Ukraine: Where should the left stand?.—Editors] On August 6 we celebrated 197 years of independence here in Bolivia. We …
(2022-09-13). Ukrainian Front Lines Straightened. southfront.org 
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(2022-09-13). Special Military Operation: Things are Starting to Heat Up. libya360.wordpress.com
(2022-09-13). Military Situation In Ukraine On September 13, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade of the AFU near Slavyansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 115th Mechanised Brigade of the AFU near Artyomovsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 53rd Mechanised Brigade of the AFU near Kurdyumovka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 35th Marine Brigade of the AFU near Bereznegovatoye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the 14th Mechanised Brigade of the AFU near Kha…
(2022-09-13). Ukraine's FM Kuleba slams Germany over arms supplies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Ukraine's Foreign Minister accused Germany of ignoring Kyiv's pleas for Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles, media reorted.
(2022-09-13). Exposed: The Vast Pro-Ukrainian 'Bot Army' Designed to Influence Western Policy Makers. orinocotribune.com 
An investigation has exposed a vast coordinated network online | Researchers at the University of Adelaide have published a landmark paper on the activities of bot accounts on Twitter related to the conflict in Ukraine. These Australian findings are truly staggering — of 5.2 million tweets on the social media network from February 23 to March 8, between 60 to 80% were shared by fake accounts. What's more, 90% of those posts were pro-Ukraine. | In particular, these accounts pushed the hashtags #IStandWithUkraine, #IStandWithZelenskyy, and #ISupportUkraine, and myths like the 'Ghost of Kiev', a fictional Ukra…
(2022-09-13). Russia Says No War Mobilization on Agenda Despite Ukraine's Kharkiv Gains. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said on Tuesday that despite Ukraine's gains in the northeastern Kharkiv region, "At this moment — no, it is not on the agenda," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said when asked if the government was considering a full or partial mobilization, Russia has made efforts to increase its m…
(2022-09-13). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Ukraine says it has recaptured territory in the east from Russia. Is this a turning point in the conflict?>
(2022-09-13). Putin tells Scholz Russia fighting Nazism in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — President Vladimir Putin on Friday insisted that Russia was fighting "Nazi ideology" in Ukraine in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
(2022-09-13). Duma speaker warns over US actions in escalating Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The United States is sorely mistaken if it thinks that "fighting down to the last Ukrainian" won't affect Washington who's been flooding Kyiv with weapons and pushing it to commit more crimes, State Duma Speaker said.
(2022-09-13). Russian Regrouping in Kharkov Will Speed Up Battle of Donbass. globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-13). Europe's Leaders Continue To Prioritise US Interests Over Citizens' Wellbeing. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageEuropean protestors demand an end to anti-Russia sanctions to alleviate cost-of-living crisis. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | With winter approaching, Europeans are thinking about how their livelihoods will be affected. Rallies, strikes, demonstrations and protests are gaining momentum as the cost-of-living becomes unbearable. Although European media tried to hide this, even paid local propagandists cannot ignore the growing anger…
(2022-09-13). Military Situation In Syria On September 13, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On September 13, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On September 13, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled YPG positions near Maryamain; | On September 13, Russian warplanes struck ISIS hideouts in Rasafah deserts; | On September 13, unknown gunmen attacked an SAA checkpoint near the town of al-Na'imah; | On September 13, the SDF arrested two ISIS members in the al-Hawl cam…
(2022-09-13). Russia's Underperforming Military (and Ours): Convenient Lessons to Impede Learning. scheerpost.com 
(2022-09-13). "Russian Oil Price Cap": the Middle East's Perspective. journal-neo.org 
Attempts by G7 countries to set a price limit on the sale of Russian oil on world markets are provoking reactions in the Middle East region, especially in oil-producing countries. In local analyst circles, the message promoted by the proponents of this idea that the demand for hydrocarbons has decreased, is not popular. The Americans …
(2022-09-13). Mercenaries reportedly shooting civilians to blame Russians in Kharkov. infobrics.org The objective would be to carry out a false flag operation to move global public opinion against Russia.
(2022-09-13). Military Situation In Nagorno-Karabakh On September 13, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The artillery of the Azerbaijani Army shelled Armenian positions in the Sotk area; | The artillery of the Azerbaijani Army shelled Armenian positions in the Jermuk area; | Azerbaijani reportedly struck a target in the town of Martuni with loitering munition; | A ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan was implemented at about 9 am local time through Russian mediation; | France called a meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the tension on the Azer…
(2022-09-13). BRICS' Reserve Currency: An Attempt to Reduce the Dollar's Dominance. infobrics.org Whilst Russia and China are leading de-dollarisation initiatives due to their geopolitical rivalry with the US, India, Brazil, and South Africa have supported BRICS' statements on altering the global financial system for their own interests…
(2022-09-13). South Korea is Leaving behind the Dark Heritage of its Past. journal-neo.org 
On October 17, 1972 Park Chung-hee, President of South Korea, masterminded a constitutional coup, which he called October Yusin, or the October Restoration. The Fourth Republic (1972-1980) is described in both Korean and Soviet/ Russian sources as a period of extreme totalitarian rule and the most dictatorial government in modern Korean history. The Yusin began …
(2022-09-13). Iran's Raeisi, Russia's Putin to meet in Samarkand SCO Summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Kremlin Spokesman on Tuesday announced that Iranian and Russian presidents will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)'s Summit in Uzbekistan's city of Samarkand.
(2022-09-13). Socialism 2022 Conference: The pseudo-left promotes imperialist war. wsws.org The primary aim of the Socialism 2022 Conference was to promote the US-NATO war against Russia, in line with the policy of the Biden administration, while seeking to bolster the trade unions as instruments for the suppression of the class struggle.
(2022-09-13). Will the Balkans become Part of the "Great Turan"? journal-neo.org 
The Balkan Peninsula and the South Caucasus are priority regions for Turkey, based on the neo-Ottomanism ideology. In the face of the failure of the policy and prestige of the United States and the European Union against the backdrop of the intensifying economic and energy crisis in the West, Erdogan is in a hurry to …
(2022-09-13). Will the UK Ever Have a People-led Social Revolution as It Heads Back Into the Dark Ages? orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes Sep 10, 2022 | Unlike Latin America which has a real left-right political dichotomy, Britain has a false left-right political facade just like North America and most of western Europe, Canada and Australia. |
(2022-09-13). Chappelle And Rock Open Up About The Slap: Will Did The Impression Of A Perfect Person For 30 years, Then Ripped His Mask Off. moguldom.com It's been months since the "slap heard across the world" happened, but comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped across the face by actor Will Smith during the 94th Academy Awards in March, is finally talking about it — and, of course, it's part of his comedy routine. Rock is touring Europe with fellow comedian Dave …
(2022-09-13). Resuming of Azeri-Armenian conflict would be quite suitable for the political West. infobrics.org Baku is trying to use the current geopolitical situation to fulfill its long-term goals.
(2022-09-13). Salami Chef of the Caucus. southfront.org 
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, Sputink | Written by Dhanuka Dickwella | Salami is undoubtedly a great food of choice for millions around the world. There are many regions famous for this lovely food & among them Azerbaijan is certainly not. But they nevertheless are mastering a Salami slicing of their own in the Caucasus. | Salami tactics from a strategic perspective is the way of achieving one's goal bit by bit. One slice at a time. This method has been used globally by various powers to undermi…
(2022-09-13). This Winter, Europe Plunges Into "The New Dark Ages" globalresearch.ca
(2022-09-13). IKCO exports "Tara", "Dena" cars to Armenia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — With the re-entry of Iran Khodro Industrial Group (IKCO)'s products to the Armenian market, suitable ways have been provided for the Group to export its products to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
(2022-09-13). Spain's Ryanair cabin walkout enters second month, defying PSOE-Podemos government anti-strike laws. wsws.org The PSOE-Podemos government's minimum service laws are aimed at stemming the growing upsurge of the class struggle in Spain and internationally.
(2022-09-13). Iran, Germany ink MoU to boost coop. in geochemistry field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Iran and Germany signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of enhancing cooperation in paleo-climatology and geochemistry.
(2022-09-13). Azeri-Armenian clashes dangerous escalation: EU's Borrell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to cease hostilities and return to the negotiating table amid renewed confrontations.
(2022-09-13). IG Metall union organises jobs sellout at Vallourec plants in Germany. wsws.org The agreement struck by the union with management implements the destruction of 2,400 jobs in Dàºsseldorf and Màºlheim and pits workers against each other.
(2022-09-13). Tokayev supports renaming of Kazakhstan capital into Astana. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has voiced its support for renaming of the capital of Kazakhstan into Astana.
(2022-09-13). Azeri envoy meets FM spox Kan'ani for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Azerbaijan Ambassador to Iran Ali Alizadeh met and held talks with the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani in Tehran on Tuesday.
(2022-09-13). Europe's Energy System Is a Scam Against Its Own People. commondreams.org "If this sounds complicated, it is because it was intended to be complicated so that the citizens of Europe do not understand that this is a scam against them."
(2022-09-13). Turkey forces arrest 9 Daesh terrorist suspects in Istanbul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — Turkish security forces arrested 9 individuals suspected of being linked with the ISIL terrorist group in Istanbul.
(2022-09-13). Armenia y Azerbaiyán reportan enfrentamientos en zona fronteriza. telesurtv.net Armenia y Azerbaiyán han mantenido una disputa por el control del enclave de de Nagorno Karabaj.
(2022-09-13). Rusia llama a Armenia y Azerbaiyán a no aumentar las tensiones. telesurtv.net Ereván denuncia que el ejército azerbaiyano "intenta incursionar en Armenia", mientras Bakú acusa a las fuerzas armenias de "actos subversivos a gran escala".
(2022-09-13). Irán califica de errónea postura europea ante diálogos de Viena. telesurtv.net Alemania, Francia y Reino Unido dudaron del compromiso de Irán en el logro de resultados exitosos en el diálogo sobre el levantamiento de las sanciones por parte de EE.UU.
(2022-09-13). Aumenta la demanda de petroleros árticos mientras se acerca el invierno. cubadebate.cu Las ventas de buques cisterna de clase ártica se han disparado drásticamente en los últimos meses, ante la potencial puesta en marcha de sanciones europeas contra los hidrocarburos rusos. Entre mayo y agosto, se gastaron cerca de 1 000 millones de dólares en buques cisterna rompehielos, aproximadamente cinco veces la suma del año anterior.
(2022-09-12). China worried US weapons bound for Ukraine could end up in terrorist control. infobrics.org Thousands of American weapons unaccounted for and spread across the world poses a major threat to China.
(2022-09-12). Ukrainian Forces Push Further Into Kharkiv Region. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian forces on Monday pushed further into the Kharkiv oblast as more Russian troops withdrew from the area and the northeastern counteroffensive continued to show success. Ukrainian forces pushed all the way back to the Russian border in some areas of northern and northeastern Kharkiv. Vitaly Ganchev, a Russian-installed official in the region, said that …
(2022-09-12). Ukraine: The CIA's 75-Year-Old Proxy. libya360.wordpress.com Gerald Sussman Friedrichstrasse, bisected by the Berlin Wall, in 1961. Operation Red Sox dropped 85 CIA agents into Soviet-controlled territory to gather intelligence about Moscow's plans. [Source: politico.com] Joe Biden "is fueling the fire in the Ukraine." — Roger Waters of Pink Floyd It takes a musical artist to cut through the morass of propaganda to…
(2022-09-12). Putin Sees Future with Asia and Claims Western Economic Decline in New Speech. transcend.org 9 Sep 2022 – Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum, Putin addressed Western sanctions, Russia's growing relationship with Asia and an update on Ukraine.
(2022-09-12). Economist Richard Wolff: Sanctions Against Russia, Inflation & Class War. mintpressnews.com Economist Dr. Richard Wolff joins Lowkey where he exposes ways economic policy can be a code term used by the political establishment for class war. Wolff explains how the cost of enmity with Russia is being placed on the shoulders of the working class in the West, whom recently experienced one of the worst crashes of capitalism in its history.
(2022-09-12). My 70 years and the departed GDR. iacenter.org By Victor Grossman September 9, 2022 Karl-Marx-Allee, Berlin August 2022 — It's a momentous day! Not for the world — for which it's nothing special. But for me! Just 70 years ago, in nervous panic, I took off my U.S. Army jacket, shoes and sleeve insignia, and stepped into the swift Danube River which, at Linz in still-occupied Austria, divided the U.S. Zone from the USSR Zone. Although very wet at this short sector, it was part of the long Iron Curtain. And I was swimming across it in what most [U.S.] Americans would consider a very wrong direction! Author Victor Grossman (left) greets Pete Seeger at…
(2022-09-12). Chinese president to attend SCO summit, visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the city of Samarkand, and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from Sept. 14 to 16.