(2023-08-17). Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia Demands End to Azerbaijan Blockade Amid Accusations of Genocide. democracynow.org 
Armenia is calling on the United Nations Security Council to address a worsening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region of Azerbaijan home to ethnic Armenians that has been under a blockade for eight months. Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought multiple wars over the territory since the collapse of the Soviet Union, most recently in 2020. Azerbaijan closed the only road into the region in December, severely restricting the movement of food, medicine and other supplies for the roughly 120,000 people living there. "We cannot accept a new Armenian genocide in 2023," says Luis Moreno Ocampo, the…
(2023-08-18). France Reports US Backstabbed It During Nuland's Trip To Niger. popularresistance.org French newspaper Le Figaro cited an unnamed diplomatic source over the weekend who alleged that the US backstabbed France during Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's trip to Niger. The piece is paywalled but was summarized here. France reportedly fears that the US might tacitly recognize Niger's interim military-led government in exchange for being allowed to retain its bases. Should that happen, then the US would proactively replace France's security role in the Sahel before Russia/Wagner has a chance to. | This concern is predicated on rational calculations.
(2023-08-17). President Maduro Receives Credentials From Ambassadors of Chile, France, and Colombia. orinocotribune.com 
Chilean diplomat Jaime Gazmuri Mujica has been appointed by the Chilean government as ambassador plenipotentiary—an ambassador with full authority to sign treaties or act otherwise on behalf of a state—to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, whose credentials were received by President Nicolás Maduro at Miraflores Palace. | The Chilean ambassador was appointed on May 25 by the government of President Gabriel Boric, assuming…
(2023-08-17). French troops ordered out of Niger. wsws.org France has already been forced to withdraw 2,400 soldiers from Mali and 400 from Burkina Faso following military coups in May 2021 and September 2022, drastically reducing its military presence in its former colonial territories.
(2023-08-17). War on Syria: Turkey Plans to Annex Aleppo? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-18). Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz charged with lying. plenglish.com Kurz was charged by a commission examining the scope of the so-called 'Ibizagate', which caused the fall of the government coalition in 2019. | The controversy triggered a broader political debate on alleged corrupt activities by that Executive. | The trial will open on October 18 and the verdict is expected on October 23, according to judicial sources quoted by the state broadcaster ORF. | Kurz said on his account on the social network X (former Twitter) that he is not surprised by the prosecution's accusation and that he 'is confident that the truth will come out, since the accusations are false.' | The former…
(2023-08-18). Belarús afirma que responderá firmemente en caso de agresión occidental. telesurtv.net Lukashenko destacó que, de existir incidencias hostiles por parte de los países bálticos, la respuesta será contundente.
(2023-08-18). Belarus Not to Join Russia-Ukraine Conflict Unless Attacked. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus will not participate in the armed hostilities in Ukraine unless Ukrainians cross the state border. | RELATED: | "If Ukrainians do not cross our border, we will never participate in this war, in this full-scale war, but we will always help Russia," Lukashenko told the media in an interview. | The Belarusian president also denied reports that Moscow alleged…
(2023-08-17). Sino-Belarussian strategic alliance and Eurasian security. infobrics.org Beijing is particularly important for Belarus, as it's Minsk's main trading partner, with Chinese goods, services and technologies being of crucial importance to allow it to weather the storm of a combined Western sanctions warfare and subversion attempts.
(2023-08-17). US Approves Sending F-16s from Denmark and Netherlands to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US has approved the shipment of Lockheed Martin-made F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine as soon as the first batch of Ukrainian pilots complete training, which won't happen until next year. A US official told Reuters on Thursday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided the approval in a letter …
(2023-08-19). Perspectives] Revealing the hidden roots of modern China. thelancet.com Think of 19th-century China, and what comes to mind? Probably the mid-century opium wars between China and Europe and the cession of Hong Kong to the UK; maybe the Boxer Rebellion of 1899 against foreign imperialism; and perhaps the Dowager Empress Cixi, who ruthlessly controlled the Chinese imperial government for almost 50 years. Yet many other fresh perspectives can be found in the British Museum's China's Hidden Century exhibition. A global first, it arises from a 4-year research project involving more than 100 scholars from China and 19 other countries.
(2023-08-18). Dos formas de ser fascista. globalizacion.ca La historia prueba que si el fascismo europeo siempre sufrió de un fuerte complejo de superioridad, el fascismo del Sur global siempre sufrió de un fuerte complejo de inferioridad. Los fascistas europeos y estadounidenses fueron nacionalistas y conservadores, mientras los…
(2023-08-18). Diplomacy with Russia Necessary for Europe — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). The Mosaic nature of Sino-European relations remains complex. journal-neo.org
(2023-08-17). Rare Earth Mining: Sacrificing the Environment to Save the Planet? fpif.org A rare earth elements project in Sweden is frozen because of non-compliance with environmental standards. But new European regulations on critical minerals could change that.
(2023-08-17). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Around 15,000 civil servants in Romania in wildcat strike against austerity cuts attacking jobs and pay; protests continue across Iran against cost-of-living crisis in opposition to authoritarian regime by telecom retirees, Tehran metro workers and contract teachers; South African metal workers on indefinite strike over pay and conditions attacked and arrested while picketing Ekapa Diamond Mine…
(2023-08-18). Record rains in southern Germany. plenglish.com Berlin, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Heavy rains affected on Thursday night several localities in southern Germany with damages still to be assessed and records for some areas, local media reported on Friday.
(2023-08-18). U.S. to impose tariffs on tin mill products from Canada, China, Germany. ecns.cn The U.S, Department of Commerce said on Thursday that it will impose anti-dumping tariffs on the imports of tin mill products originating from Canada, China and Germany.
(2023-08-18). Founding resolution of the German Railworkers' Rank-and-File Committee: "Form rank-and-file committees to break the dictatorship of the EVG apparatus" wsws.org This resolution was passed overwhelmingly Tuesday night at a meeting of more than 50 railroad employees, other active and former transit workers and their supporters in Germany.
(2023-08-17). Will Germany's bid to address shortage of nurses put more pressure on Brazil's health system? peoplesdispatch.org As Germany seeks to recruit overseas nurses to bridge its healthcare staff deficit, questions are arising about the strategy's impact on the health systems of source countries…
(2023-08-17). NATO/EU Aggression Plunges Germany Into Crisis. "Deindustrialization" globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-18). Students in Ireland protest housing crisis ahead of new academic year. peoplesdispatch.org Student groups have demanded effective legislation to protect students from exploitation by rent sharks and housing scams. A recent study showed that half the students surveyed were sharing a room with three or more people…
(2023-08-19). World Report] Italy passes right to be forgotten for cancer survivors. thelancet.com A new bill means that many people will no longer have to disclose previous disease to banks, employers, or insurance companies. Marta Paterlini reports.
(2023-08-18). The West vs Russia — Was It All Inevitable? orinocotribune.com By Paul Atkin — Aug 15, 2023 | This look at Mike Phipp's review of Gilbert Achar's The New Cold War- The United States, Russia and China from Kosovo to Ukraine, is because it represents an archetype of the thinking among sections of the Left that have fallen into becoming cheerleaders for NATO; despite their recognition that, as the author approvingly quotes Achar it "continues to push, global relations in the worst possible direction, (my emphasis) at a time when the world should be focused on fighting the greatest threats that humanity has ever faced short of a nuclear Armageddon—climate change and p…
(2023-08-17). Victory for Palestine in Dutch court: From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free. samidoun.net 
On Tuesday 15 August, a Dutch court confirmed that the slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" falls under freedom of expression and is not punishable by law. The court's verdict represents a victory for the Palestinian movement in general, and in the Netherlands specifically. Expressions for Palestinian liberation cannot simply …
(2023-08-18). Ukrainian Army's losses increase on Donetsk front. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 220 soldiers, among dead and wounded, in the Donetsk front in the last day, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov informed on Friday.
(2023-08-18). World Hunger and the War in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org It is not clear if the West will give Russia any relief on its ability to export its own agricultural products. | By Vijay PRASHAD | Join us on , , and . | On Monday, June 17, Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russia's…
(2023-08-18). BRICS to Become Leader of Global South. infobrics.org According to a Russian expert, the addition of African Muslim countries to the BRICS could transform the group into a global leader of the South…
(2023-08-18). Regional Bloc's Niger Dilemma: What Russian Officials and Experts Say! globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-18). Cuba Seeks to Accelerate Tourism Industry's Recovery. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Tourism Ministry (MINTUR) informed that Cuba has received more than 1.2 million tourists so far in 2023 amid a steady increase in Russian tourist arrivals. | RELATED: | It comes as the island prepares for the start of the upcoming tourist peak season, which runs from October to March. At the same time, in Varadero, the country's most popular seaside resort, actions are implemented to reinvigorate the n…
(2023-08-18). Presidents of Russia and Iran Discuss BRICS Membership. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, exchanged via telephone on the possible accession of the Iranian nation to the BRICS. | Related: | The Kremlin's official Telegram account detailed that, in addition, issues of regional cooperation were discussed. | "Issues of cooperation in international and regional affairs were discussed, including Iran's participation as a full mem…
(2023-08-17). Record Growth in Russia-China Trade, Joint Military Exercise in International Waters: Washington Has "Concerns" globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). NATO Chief Says Only Ukraine Can Decide When to Enter Talks to End War. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said that only Ukraine can decide when to enter peace talks to end the war with Russia and vowed the alliance's support for an open-ended conflict. "It is the Ukrainians, and only the Ukrainians, who can decide when there are conditions in place for negotiations and who can decide …
(2023-08-17). Report: Ukrainian Leadership Divided on Stalling Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Newsweek reported on Wednesday that Ukrainian leadership is divided on what steps to take amid Ukraine's stalling counteroffensive against Russian forces. Citing sources familiar with the discussions, the report said that officials within the presidential office want to consolidate Ukraine's small gains and prepare for a Russian offensive that's expected in the fall or winter. …
(2023-08-17). US helped forge close Russia-China ties but now has "concerns" infobrics.org Russia and China deepen military ties and conduct more exercises.
(2023-08-17). UK about to send Ukrainian neo-Nazi mercenaries to Africa. infobrics.org British intelligence agency is allegedly involved in move to neutralize pro-Russian wave in African countries.
(2023-08-17). Africa: The Second Front in the Struggle Against Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Mohsen Abdelmoumen Demonstration against the French presence in Africa. D. R. We are witnessing the emergence of a new Africa in full rebellion against imperialism and neo-colonialism, an inevitable consequence of the involvement of China and Russia, both of which are pursuing a policy of equals with African countries in their commercial and diplomatic exchanges….
(2023-08-17). Military-Biological Activity of the United States on the Territory of Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on U.S. military-biological activity August 16, 2023 The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation continues to analyse the military and biological activities of the U.S. and its allies in Ukraine and on…
(2023-08-17). Russia's Putin, North Korea's Kim Vow Closer Ties. orinocotribune.com Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged closer cooperation between the two countries as they exchanged letters marking North Korea's National Liberation Day. | "I am sure that we will continue to build up bilateral cooperation in all areas for the benefit of our peoples, in the interests of strengthening stability and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Northeast Asian region as a whole," Putin declared in a congratulatory message to Kim released by the Kremlin on Tuesday. | Putin further noted that groundwork was laid for close cooperation between Moscow and Pyon…
(2023-08-17). Eric Zuesse: Democratic Party News Media's Thirst for Russian Blood. southfront.org 
Written by On August 14th, one of the Democratic Party mainstream 'news'-media, NBC, deigned to do an on-air interview of RFK Jr., who is running in the Democratic Party's primaries to be the 2024 Presidential nominee instead of Biden, and this occasion offered the best presentation I've yet seen of how radically against Biden RFK Jr. really is on the Ukraine issue…
(2023-08-17). Military Situation In Donbass On August 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Ukrainian artillery shelling damaged 4 residential buildings and two civilian infrastructure facilities in Donetsk and Gorlovka; | Ukrainian artillery shelling killed civilian and wounded two others in Donetsk; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Dibrova; | The Russian Army repelled Ukrainian attacks near Dibrova; | The Russian Army repelled Ukrainian attacks near Kuzmino; | The Russian Army repelled Ukrainian attacks near Krasnogorovka; | Clashes between…
(2023-08-17). Military Situation In Syria On August 17, 2023 (Maap Update). southfront.org 
On August 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On August 17, protesters blocked the Damascus-Suwayda road in protest against the high fuel prices and the deteriorating living conditions; | On August 16, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Fatterah; | On August 16, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Sfuhen; | On August 16, SAA…
(2023-08-17). Ukrainian Losses Mount As Counteroffensive Stall (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces have sustained heavy human and material losses while attempting to advance in several directions, according to the August 17 briefing of the Russian Ministry of Defense. | In the Donetsk direction, the Russian Yug Group of Forces repelled four Ukrainian attacks close to Zaliznyanskoye, Staromikhailovka and Krasnogorovka. The group also conducted successful offensives and improved the situation along the frontline. | Moreover, a missile strike by the group on the Mezhevaya station destr…
(2023-08-17). Russia Makes Advances on the Donetsk and Kharkov Fronts. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Russian Defense spokesman Igor Konashenkov reported that the Russian army made significant advances on the Donetsk and Kharkiv fronts. | RELATED: | "On the Donetsk front, units of the South military group…repelled four attacks by the Ukrainian army in the vicinity of the towns of Zaliznyanske, Staromikhailivka and Krasnohirivka," Konashenkov said. | "The assault groups carried out successful offen…
(2023-08-18). Sweden Thwarts Several Terrorist Attempts: PM Kristersson. telesurenglish.net On Thurday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that the Swedish government had thwarted several terrorist attacks. | RELATED: | "We know that planned acts of terrorism have been hindered," Kristersson said hours after the Swedish Secret Service's decision to raise the terrorist threat level from "elevated" to "high". | Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said: "During spring, several people were arrested in Sweden and abroad suspected of…
(2023-08-17). Sweden Raises Terror Threat to Second Highest Level. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Sweden raised the terrorist threat level to the second-highest due to several factors, including protests from various Muslim countries over recent Quran burnings. | RELATED: | For the first time in seven years, the threat has shifted from the third to the fourth level on a five-point scale, now categorized as "high." However, intelligence services (Sà§po) rejected the existence of specific suspici…
(2023-08-18). Washington's Afghanistan Debacle is Prelude to NATO's Ultimate Disaster in Ukraine. strategic-culture.org The glaring fact — absurdly ignored by Western media — is that Afghanistan's struggle for recovery is a result of the 20-year destruction that the U.S. and NATO inflicted on that country. | Join us on , , and .
(2023-08-18). Los Angeles joins National Day of Action for Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On August 9, Centro CSO, along with the Chicano Moratorium organizing committee, staged an action outside of the U.S. Marines recruitment office in East Los Angeles and joined a national call to action in solidarity with the Tampa 5. Joined with cities nationwide, 30 people gathered to protest the injustices faced by the Tampa 5, and to demand the U.S. stop funding wars overseas like in Ukraine and for Israel. | The Tampa 5 – Gia Davila, Lauren Pineiro, Laura Rodriguez, Jeanie Kida and Chrisley Carpio – are the five Students for a Democratic Society protesters at the University of South F…
(2023-08-18). Deploying elite brigade will not revitalise Kiev's failed counteroffensive. infobrics.org "Ukraine's military potential is practically exhausted," Shoigu says.
(2023-08-18). Colombian Drug Cartels Interested in Ukraine's Sea Drones. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-08-18). KPFA Brian Edwards-Tiekert Supports US Supported 2014 Coup In Ukraine By His Silence. indybay.org KPFA news host and backer of KPFA "Protectors" Brian Edwards-Tiekert who wants to corporatize KPFA and make it more like NPR is continuing to do damage control for US imperialism. | In his latest interview with IPS Foreign Policy in Focus director John Feffer BET he pretends that the 2014 US supported coup in Ukraine had nothing to with with the US government and US imperialist interests in Ukraine. BET seems to forget that the US was pouring over $5 billion into Ukraine to support it becoming part of the EU and for privatization of the Ukrainian mines and agricultural lands.
(2023-08-18). Ukraine is Failing Miserably in its "Counteroffensive": Is a New Discourse in the West Unfolding? globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). Leaked State Department Cable Shows US Pressuring Pakistan to Oust Imran Khan. truthout.org An explosive leaked document obtained by The Intercept appears to show direct U.S. involvement in former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ouster in 2022 because of his stance on the war in Ukraine. Khan is currently jailed and facing trial over a slew of corruption charges that his supporters say are intended to keep him from running for office again. The former cricket star was elected in… |
(2023-08-17). Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair Says War May Not Be 'Winnable'. news.antiwar.com Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), a co-chair of the congressional Ukraine Caucus, said this week that he's not sure if the Ukraine war is "winnable" and called for the US to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue peace talks. Harris is also a member of the Freedom Caucus, which has many members who have opposed …
(2023-08-17). RFK Jr. Explains Ukraine, Bio-Labs, and Who Killed His Uncle. scheerpost.com
(2023-08-17). US Forcing Ukraine to Complete Defeat. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). Biden to Blame for Ukraine's Failed Counteroffensive — John Bolton. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-17). US Arms Package to Taiwan Heralds 'Ukraine Part 2'. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: As a rule Orinoco Tribune does not re-publish opinion pieces more than 10 days after their original publication, but in this case we are making an exception. | By Brian Berletic — Aug 1, 2023 | The United States has announced a new weapons package for Taiwan worth up to 345 million USD. Reuters, in an In reality, the transfer of weapons from the US to Taiwan is a violation of…
(2023-08-17). Headlines for August 17, 2023. democracynow.org Hawaii Officials Defend Response to Wildfires; Gov. Calls for Moratorium on Lahaina Land Purchases, Yellowknife Orders Evacuation of 20,000 Residents as Record Wildfires Continue to Devastate Canada, Appeals Court Backs Restrictions on Abortion Pill, Sending Case to Supreme Court, 60 Asylum Seekers Feared Dead Near Cape Verde, ECOWAS Military Chiefs Meet over Niger Coup Amid Mounting Humanitarian Concerns, Libya Fighting Kills 55 People, U.N. Warns of "Spiralling" Humanitarian Situation in Sudan as Army Leader Says Talks Needed, NATO Official Apologizes for Saying Ukraine Could Give Up Territory in Ex…
(2023-08-17). Did the U.S. Push Imran Khan from Power? Leaked Cable Shows How State Dept. Pressured Pakistan. democracynow.org 
An explosive leaked document obtained by The Intercept appears to show direct U.S. involvement in former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's ouster in 2022 because of his stance on the war in Ukraine. Khan is currently jailed and facing trial over a slew of corruption charges that his supporters say are intended to keep him from running for office again. The former cricket star was elected in 2018 but lost power in 2022 after a no-confidence vote in Parliament, which he says was engineered by the country's powerful military with support from the U.S. The diplomatic cable published by The Intercept s…
(2023-08-17). "Save The Children! Another "Concern" Of The State Or New Crimes Of The Kyiv Regime Against Children?" southfront.org 
The Kyiv regime seems to be preparing a new abduction of children under the guise of forced evacuation. This time…
(2023-08-17). New Bridgehead, New Defeat Of Ukrainian Military. southfront.org 
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(2023-08-18). Argentineans demand Julian Assange's release. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Intellectuals, politicians and human rights defenders in Argentina will arrive rally at the United Kingdom's Embassy in here on Saturday to demand the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, Télam news agency reported on Friday.
(2023-08-17). UK recession concerns persist despite July inflation rate improving to 6.8%. ecns.cn The United Kingdom's consumer price index, or CPI, measure of inflation fell to 6.8 percent in July from 7.9 percent in June, sparked by a record 25.2 percent monthly drop in gas prices and despite service costs hitting a 30-year high.