(2024-10-21). France bans Israel from Euronaval 2024. ummid.com France has banned the Israeli defence firms from taking part in Euronaval 2024 – an arms show to be held in Paris in November.
(2024-10-21). UN chief seeks 'significant' funding at biodiversity summit to save nature. scmp.com Environmental delegates are gathering in Colombia for the two-week United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or Cop16.
(2024-10-21). Storm Oscar hits Cuba as island grapples with blackout. scmp.com The storm's arrival comes as Cuba tries to recover from its worst blackout in at least two years.
(2024-10-21). Cuba's president warns against unrest over nationwide blackout. scmp.com Cubans struggled with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm.
(2024-10-21). Moldova EU referendum too close to call, president blames 'foreign interference'. scmp.com Eye on Russia as incumbent president alleges meddling in Moldova's EU referendum.
(2024-10-21). The CADTM welcomes the sovereign stance of the new Government of Mexico of not inviting King Felipe VI of Spain to attend the inauguration ceremony. cadtm.org
(2024-10-21). Fethullah Gulen, alleged mastermind of 2016 coup in Turkey, dies at 83. middleeasteye.net 
Fethullah Gulen, alleged mastermind of 2016 coup in Turkey, dies at 83 | The exiled religious leader died in Pennsylvania in a development that might help smooth a long running diplomatic sore point between Turkey and the US | | A handout picture released by Zaman Daily shows Fethullah Gule…
(2024-10-21). Israel escalates bombing of Gaza, Lebanon as NATO covers up war plans against Iran. wsws.org Biden and European heads of state have confirmed their knowledge of plans for an Israeli strike that would unleash war with Iran, but refused to discuss them publicly.
(2024-10-21). Resetting BRICS For The South Slavs, New Europe And The World. popularresistance.org On October 22, in the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, located less than five hours along the M-12 "Vostok" highway from Moscow, the 16th Kazan BRICS summit opens — an association of 10 countries of a new geopolitical format, ahead of all the slow-moving Western alliances that has fallen into recession or stagnation. | Already, Kazan is fully ready to host the leaders of more than 33 countries participating in the BRICS summit in a year when Russia is the chairman of the association of leaders of the multipolar world. The Moscow Kremlin noted that Kazan is fully prepared to host more than 20,00…
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. uwidata.com By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. 1. We all die before the war ends. The …
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. uwidata.com BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared to the long and complicated process of EU integration. "It would be irresponsible if …
(2024-10-21). Fear and Loathing in Zugdidi: Dirty Tricks on the Georgian Campaign Trail. bylinetimes.com 
It's become a familiar scene. Tens of thousands marching the streets of Georgia's capital, chants climbing in the chill air above fluttering swathes of red-crossed flags. "We are going to Europe," the chorus rises. "No to Russian slaves!" | Sunday night's protests come ahead of parliamentary elections on 26 October, when Georgians will cast their votes in what's Since the launch of Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and to Moscow's enduring delight, the ruling Geor…
(2024-10-21). A New Hundred Years' War: Ten consequences nobody anticipated. unitedworldint.com What if the war in Ukraine lasts 100 years. By Dave Green Last time, we discussed the possibility of a new Hundred Years' War in Europe, which could occur if Russia and Ukraine were unable to resolve their differences. This time, we would like to explore some of the potential consequences of such a scenario. …
(2024-10-21). Fans mourning One Direction singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities. scmp.com Vigils also held in Paris, Sydney, New York as fans grieve for Liam Payne, 31, who died in Argentina on Wednesday after fall from hotel balcony.
(2024-10-21). Berlin zoo visitors queue to see baby panda twins. scmp.com Visitors are eager to catch their first glimpse of two panda cubs born almost eight weeks ago.
(2024-10-21). Georgian president delivers pro-EU message at rally as election looms. scmp.com October 26 election is widely viewed as a test of whether Georgia returns to Russia's orbit or maintains its pro-Western orientation.
(2024-10-21). Fethullah Gulen, US-based cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dead at 83. scmp.com Gulen, who had been living in self-imposed exile since 1999, had long denied involvement in the 2016 coup bid against Erdogan's government.
(2024-10-21). Away from the EU: Serbia wants to join BRICS. unitedworldint.com The country's deputy prime minister announced sending a delegation to the summit in Kazan. BRICS is a real alternative to the European Union for Serbia. This was stated by Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin in an interview with the German publication Berliner Zeitung. He emphasized that joining BRICS would be a serious alternative compared …
(2024-10-21). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |
(2024-10-21). Nuclear War Games: Finland's Controversial Role in NATO's Tactical Exercises. pressenza.com 
Tà§mà§n artikkelin suomenkielinen versio on esittelyvideon alla. | This article examines the content of the discussion session on Finland's nuclear weapons policy organized by the Nuclear Monitoring Group, Freedom to Choose Otherwise Civic Movement and Peace Union of Finland in Helsinki on October 15, 2024."A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought." | When opening the discussion, Erkki Tuomioja (NGO Historians without Borders) stated that the legislation in force in Finland prohibits the importation of nuclear weapons into Finland, and there is no need to change this. | However, after Finlan…
(2024-10-21). Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot. newarab.com 
A The suspect, identified only as Omar A., was arrested on Saturday evening at his home in Bernau, just outside the Omar A. was accuse…
(2024-10-21). SATIRE: Fire Station That Burned Down Didn't Have Fire Alarm. theonion.com 
A new fire station in central Germany, which was destroyed in a fire, did not have a fire alarm system, with local officials claiming no alarm was installed because experts had considered it unnecessary. What do you think?
(2024-10-21). Iran summons Hungary envoy over EU-GCC's claims about Persian Gulf islands. presstv.ir Iran summons Hungary's ambassador in Tehran to protest against EU-GCC's unfounded claims about the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-10-21). Moldova EU membership referendum hangs in the balance, early results show. aljazeera.com Vote also shows incumbent President Sandu getting 41.91 percent in her re-election bid, likely forcing her into run-off.
(2024-10-21). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-21). BRICS Plans 'Multi-Currency System' To Challenge US Dollar Dominance. popularresistance.org The Global South-oriented organization BRICS has released plans to transform the international monetary and financial system and challenge the dominance of the US dollar. | As the chair of BRICS for 2024, Russia proposed the creation of a BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI), in which members of the organization will use their national currencies to trade. | BRICS will likewise establish an alternative messaging infrastructure to circumvent the SWIFT system of interbank communication, which is overseen by the United States and subject to Western unilateral sanctions. | This "multi-currency system" will a…
(2024-10-21). Russia will hold 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. ecns.cn Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2024 shows banners hanging on the street in Kazan, Russia. The 16th BRICS Summit will be held in Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024.
(2024-10-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-21). Malaysia Strengthens New Diplomatic Ties with Russia and India, Boosting Tourism. infobrics.org Malaysia, as an independent and sovereign nation, is focused on maintaining diplomatic relationships with various countries across the globe, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-10-21). Ukraine claims hit on Russian defence plant in drone attack 900km from front lines. scmp.com Russian air defence units downed 110 Ukrainian drones over the country, Russia's defence ministry said.
(2024-10-21). Ukraine's Zelensky seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war. scmp.com Ukrainian president cites satellite and video evidence of North Korean involvement on Russia's side.
(2024-10-21). Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya will return to Russia one day to run for president. scmp.com Since the death of Navalny in February, no single leader has emerged to unite the country's disparate opposition.
(2024-10-21). Brazil's Lula cancels Russia Brics trip after minor brain haemorrhage from fall. scmp.com The 78-year-old president was treated at a hospital after cutting his head in an accident at his home.
(2024-10-20). Russia will hold 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. ecns.cn Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2024 shows banners hanging on the street in Kazan, Russia. The 16th BRICS Summit will be held in Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024.
(2024-10-21). The arrival of North Korean fighting troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict. indybay.org The arrival of North Korean troops in Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict could have significant implications for global geopolitical dynamics and the trajectory of the war…
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From the time the Europeans arrived on American shores, the U.S. government authorized more than 1,500 wars and attacks on Indigenous people and at the conclusion of the "Indian wars" in the late 19th century, of the estimated 10 million to 15 million native peoples, fewer than 238,000 remained. In the past I've written about …
This new briefing, initiated by several NGOs — including Amnesty International, Greenpeace and the Veblen Institute — and supported by over 100 NGOs, highlights the double standards under which EU companies export to third countries products that are banned in Europe because they are dangerous to health and the environment. | Stéphanie KPENOU | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the International Bamboo and Rattan …
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for October 20, 2024… | Ukraine unveils its "victory plan," including membership in NATO, additional weapons, and all restrictions on their use lifted; | Ukraine has also warned that it will pursue nuclear weapons if NATO membership is not granted; | No aspect of the "victory plan," or the pursuit of nuclear weapons acknowledges the disparity between Ukraine, its Western sponsors and Russia in terms of military industrial capacity or trained manpower; | Western-Ukrainian escalation with Russia at this juncture risks forcing a greater imperative for Russia in expanding the sc…
In the last 20 years, China, Russia, India and Iran are blossoming in harnessing energy and building infrastructures. Economically BRICS currency will eventually marginalize the dollar. What is amazing to us is the vast denial system that Mordor and its vassal has hypnotized itself into believing. Bruce Lerro's article is about how the ideology of Eurocentrism, paternalism, racism and imperialism keeps the West in a fog about how bad its situation actually is.
Armed men raiding the St. Michael's Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) in the Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. © The Union of Orthodox Journalists Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right, the UN Human Rights Office has stressed in a comment to the Russian newspaper Izvestia following an armed raid on a church …
The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the US dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
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