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2022-10-13: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-13). NATO Has 10-Year Plan to Rebuild Ukraine's Military. news.antiwar.com NATO is developing a 10-year plan to rebuild Ukraine's military and arms industry with a focus on shifting the country from using Soviet equipment to primarily using NATO weapons, "We will be looking at defense planning requirements to get Ukraine fully interoperable with NATO," a senior NATO official told Politico on the condition of anonymity. "It's about shifting away from Soviet equipment … to NATO-compatible Western equipment." | The first meeting between NATO and Ukraine on t…

____ (2022-10-12). GOP members of Congress question aim of continued U.S. aid to Ukraine. ecns.cn Republicans on Capitol Hill have been doubtful of the administration's end goal – if there is one.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-13). Austin Says Ukraine Will Be on the Offensive Through Winter, Vows Support for Years Ahead. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday predicted that Austin made the comments in Brussels after leading a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which consists of military officials from about 50 nations. | "I expect that Ukraine will continue to do everything it can throughout the winter to regain its territory and to be effective on the battlefield, and we're going to do everything we…

____ (2022-10-13). China UN envoy: Restart peace talks on Ukraine. ecns.cn A Chinese ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday called for a relaunching of peace talks and the creation of conditions for a political settlement to the Ukraine crisis.

Infobrics (2022-10-13). Russia's Alternative to Nord Stream 2, a Gas Pipeline to China. infobrics.org China and Russia are nearing the completion of a new pipeline that would send gas from Siberia to Shanghai. The pipeline on the Russian side is called 'Sila Sibiri' or the 'Power of Siberia'

____ (2022-10-13). Putin offers additional gas supply to Europe. ecns.cn Russia is ready to deliver additional volumes of natural gas to the European Union in the autumn-winter period, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday.

Paul Joseph Watson (2022-10-13). Who Are the Culprits? Sweden Refuses to Share Results of Nord Stream Pipeline Explosion Investigation with Russia. globalresearch.ca

Fra Hughes (2022-10-13). Is Nord Stream 2 the Real Reason Behind the Ukraine Conflict? orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes Oct 8, 2022 | If America is not directly implicated in the terrorist sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, it gave the locations and the go-ahead for this wanton provocation to take place. |

| And so in a puff of smoke, or in this case underwater smoke, the magician reveals his trick. | The war in Ukraine was never about sovereignty nor even about further encroachment on the Russian Federation by NATO and America, although they obviously played a part in the overall plan to destabilize the Russian Federation with a view to balkanizing Russia for the benefit of Am…

Struggle, La Lucha (2022-10-13). Los Angeles: Eyewitness Donbass, Russia & Ukraine, Oct. 19. struggle-la-lucha.org

Fvorinoco (2022-10-13). NATO Evaluating Possibility of Nuclear Strikes on Russia, Belarus. orinocotribune.com The Belarusian State Security Committee (KGB) revealed that the United States and NATO are considering using tactical nuclear weapons against Russia and Belarus. | "According to the information that we have extracted from Western political and military circles, they believe that they should not lose in any case" said the president of the organization, Ivan Tertel, during a television broadcast on Belarus-1. "Hence the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons or using those terrorist groups that are created to directly attack our country and our allies." | Recently, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko s…

WSWS (2022-10-13). Sri Lankan media covers up danger of nuclear war over Ukraine. wsws.org If the media mentions anything about this real and present danger of nuclear conflict, their remarks end with futile appeals to the imperialist powers and Russia to halt the war.

WSWS (2022-10-13). White House draws up blueprint for World War III. wsws.org Less than one week after US President Joe Biden warned that the US conflict with Russia could trigger a nuclear "Armageddon," the White House published a national security strategy pledging to "win" American global hegemony through military violence.

WSWS (2022-10-13). Germany's gas price cap: A gift for large corporations and the rich. wsws.org The Gas Price Commission plans lavish cash gifts for the large corporations and better-off , while the poor ordinary earners and small businesses will still be unable to absorb the skyrocketing costs despite government aid.

_____ (2022-10-13). North Korea's October rocket launches: international reactions. journal-neo.org Following on from our previous article on the escalation of tensions in October 2022, we will look at the international reaction to North Korea's rocket launches. The first thing that should be noted is that the launches did not cause any particular concern in either Russia or China. There was no outbreak of heated rhetoric …

____ (2022-10-13). Russia accuses Ukraine of organizing Crimean Bridge blast. ecns.cn The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian military was responsible for a recent deadly explosion on the Crimean Bridge.

WSWS (2022-10-13). German Government delivers air defence system to Kiev. wsws.org The traffic light coalition is supporting the escalation of the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine with further arms deliveries to Kiev and a reinforcement of its own war offensive.

_____ (2022-10-13). General Armageddon Enters The Ring. strategic-culture.org General Sergey Surovikin, aka General Armageddon, the new commander of Russian air, land and sea forces serving on the Ukrainian front, is blessed to have served alongside Syria's Brigadier General Soheil Hassan, aka The Tiger, whom the late Robert Fisk said was one of the scariest men he had ever met in his long and very colourful life.

Kerry Smith (2022-10-13). Peace groups say no to sending army to train Ukrainian soldiers. greenleft.org.au Peace groups have spoken out against the federal government's "mulling" over sending the Australian army to Europe to train Ukrainian soldiers. Kerry Smith reports.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-13). Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks with the West, US Dismisses His Comments. globalresearch.ca

Infobrics (2022-10-13). African trust in Russia grows as Western influence wanes. infobrics.org As relations with Russia do not come with added demands, it has made it an attractive partner for many African countries…

Infobrics (2022-10-13). Promotion of Chinese Culture in Russia. infobrics.org The current stage of intercultural interaction between Russia and China is in the nature of dialogue, which is impossible without mutually beneficial cooperation…

Infobrics (2022-10-13). India to Weigh Russia's Offer on Sakhalin-1 Oil Project. infobrics.org Petroleum minister says India has "healthy dialogue" with Russia following decree to seize foreign stake in project…

WSWS (2022-10-13). For the organization of an international movement of workers and young people against war! wsws.org This statement was submitted by the Young Guard of the Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL), an organization in Russia that has declared its political support for the International Committee of the Fourth International.

____ (2022-10-13). China contributes to building community with shared future for mankind as responsible major country: Russian communist official. ecns.cn China has been working in various fields to contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind, which demonstrates its commitment to the role of a responsible major country, Dmitry Novikov, deputy chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia, has said.

WSWS (2022-10-13). "By mid-month we have no money left"—Workers speak out against war and inflation at Job Centres in Berlin and Duisburg. wsws.org A number of workers at Job Centres spoke to WSWS reporters and opposed NATO's proxy war against Russia, which only benefits capitalist oligarchs.

J Berger, A Urban, W Wetzel, & F Warweg (2022-10-13). The attacks on Nord Stream and the elephant in the room. indybay.org In an exclusive interview with Berliner Zeitung, U.S. economist Jeffrey Sachs said that destroying Nord Stream would be contrary to Russia's interests; the country would lose "income, financial assets and bargaining power." The U.S., on the other hand, would "benefit strategically and financially from the operation."

____ (2022-10-12). China commends EU words on trade. ecns.cn China commended recent remarks from European leaders, particularly German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, about trade cooperation between China and the European Union.

____ (2022-10-13). China and Europe to work for improved bilateral cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China is ready to work with Europe to jointly strive for greater progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas and deliver more benefits to the two peoples, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Binoy Kampmark (2022-10-13). Giorgia Meloni: The Great Replacement Moves In. dissidentvoice.org Demographic angst is a terrifying thing, especially to leaders concerned about poor returns from horizontal folk dancing. Viktor Orbán of Hungary is particularly apprehensive that precious Hungarian blood is not being propagated, facing dilution, if not disappearance, from hordes of swarthy immigrants from the Middle East and Africa. In Italy, the country's imminent first female …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2022-10-13). Italy's Giorgia Meloni: The Great Replacement Moves In. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-10-13). Venezuela: Indigenous Peoples March Against Criminal Blockade & Sanctions. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, October 12, celebrated in Venezuela as the Day of Indigenous Resistance, indigenous Venezuelans held a march in Caracas in condemnation of the economic blockade and the coercive measures promoted by the United States and the European Union against the people of Venezuela. | Indigenous peoples of different ethnic groups throughout the country commemorated 530 years of resistance, in recognition of the perseverance of the peoples, their struggle for dignity, and cultural and human diversity. | The Ministry for Indigenous Peoples posted on its Twitter account: "The cry of Indigenous Resistance runs thr…

_____ (2022-10-13). Turkey-Libya gas deal exacerbates regional situation. journal-neo.org Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu, who was visiting Tripoli on October 3, signed with Najla Mangoush, Foreign Minister of the Government of National Unity (GoNU), memoranda on cooperation between the two countries in the oil and gas sector, including joint exploration. The deals were also signed by the North African country's Minister of Economy and …

Infobrics (2022-10-13). Paris about to boost military interventionism in Eastern Europe. infobrics.org The recently announced decision only tends to worsen current security crisis on the European continent.

John Laughland (2022-10-13). Europe's Descent Into Totalitarianism. globalresearch.ca

Cristian Terhes (2022-10-13). Video: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Refused to Answer in Front of European Parliament. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-10-13). Raeisi meets with Azeri counterpart in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — The Presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan held a meeting on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the member states of the CICA in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Thursday.

Staff (2022-10-13). President Raeisi, Emir of Qatar hold meeting in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) — The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Emir of Qatar held a meeting on the sidelines of the the 6th CICA Summit.

TeleSUR, ysm, JDO (2022-10-13). Belarús recibe vacuna cubana Soberana Plus contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Se trata del primer país de Europa que ha registrado y aprobado el uso de la vacuna cubana Soberana Plus.

TeleSUR, jaa, JDO (2022-10-13). Cubano Andy Granda gana medalla de oro en mundial de judo. telesurtv.net La brasileña Beatriz Souza obtuvo medalla de plata tras caer en la final de los 78 kilogramos ante la francesa Romane Dicko.

TeleSUR, hvh, JCM (2022-10-13). Rusia afirma estar dispuesta a suministrar energía a Europa. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que "la pelota está de lado de la Unión Europea" sobre el envío del combustible ruso a la región.

_____ (2022-10-12). OPEC's Body Blow To Biden Presidency. popularresistance.org The Joe Biden administration is swiftly establishing a narrative that the recent OPEC decision to cut oil production by two million tonnes is a geopolitical "aligning" by Saudi Arabia and Russia. It taps into the Russophobia in the Beltway and deflects attention from the humiliating defeat of President Biden's personal diplomacy with Saudi Arabia. But it is not without basis, either. | Foreign policy was reputed to be Biden's forte but is turning out to be his nemesis. An ignominious end is not unlikely; as with Jimmy Carter, West Asia may become the burial ground of his carefully cultivated reputation. | The mag…

Staff (2022-10-12). Putin warns Europe LNG from US would be too expensive. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The US liquefied natural gas (LNG) is definitely less competitive than Russian pipeline gas due to its higher price," the Russian president said on Wednesday.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). Putin Offers to Ship Gas Through Undamaged Line in Nord Stream 2. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday Putin said that one line of the Nord Stream 2 remained pressurized despite the attacks on both Nord Stream pipelines that occurred last month and caused gas to leak into the Baltic Sea. Both lines of Nord Stream 1 were damaged, while only one Nord Stream 2 line leaked gas after the explosions. | Germany was quick to…

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). UNGA Rejects Referendums in DNR, LNR, Kherson, Zaporozhye. telesurenglish.net A total of 143 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while five nations opposed it and 35 abstained from voting. | For its part, Russia believes that the United Nations has become polarized and is pushing against Moscow, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasili Nebenzia said on Monday. | RELATED: | On September 30, Russia and the leaders of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions signed agreements on accession to Ru…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). Military Situation In Ukraine On October 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Liman with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Krivoy Rog with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Konstantinovka with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the AFU and the Russian Army continue near Bakhmut; | Clashes b…

Staff (2022-10-12). NATO to hold nuclear exercise despite Russian warnings. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — NATO will push ahead with long-planned nuclear exercises next week despite rising tensions over the war in Ukraine and Russia's warnings, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday.

Staff (2022-10-12). Possible response to Russia use of nuclear weapons discussed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The US administration was engaged in discussions on a possible response to Russia's hypothetical use of a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2022-10-12). Biden's Broken Promise to Avoid War with Russia May Kill Us All. dissidentvoice.org Attack on Kerch Strait Bridge linking Crimea and Russia Credit: Getty Images On March 11, 2022, President Biden reassured the American public and the world that the United States and its NATO allies were not at war with Russia. "We will not fight a war with Russia in Ukraine," said Biden. "Direct conflict between NATO …

Andre Damon (2022-10-12). US Seeks "Turning Point" in Ukraine After Russian Strikes. globalresearch.ca

Scorinoco (2022-10-12). Armed Forces of Russia Continue Airstrikes on Ukraine Energy System and Military Command. orinocotribune.com The Russian military began large-scale precision missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, military communications and command posts on Monday, October 10, in retaliation to the terror attack against the Crimean Bridge and other acts of terror attributed to Kiev. | Russia is continuing its campaign of precision missile strikes on Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense has indicated. | "Today the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continued to conduct mass strikes using high-precision, long-range air and sea-based weapons at military command and control facilities and the energy system of Ukraine. The goa…

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). EU Energy Crisis Is Its Own Responsibility – Putin. telesurenglish.net Speaking today at the Russian Energy Week international forum, Putin said that, far from being related to the outcome of the current conflict in Ukraine, Europe's energy crisis is "the result of a wrong policy in the energy sphere for several previous years." | RELATED: | The Russian President criticized the EU's spot price mechanism in this regard. This year alone, the bloc could lose up to 300 billion euros in spot…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). Can Western Air Defense Systems Help Kiev Regime Forces? southfront.org Launch of Russian Kalibr missilesThe systems will hardly make any groundbreaking contribution, as the Kiev regime already operates longer-range SAMs. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | In late February, the Kiev regime was in possession of one of the largest and most advanced air defense networks in Europe, if not the world. After the Soviet Union's dismantlement in late 1991, Ukraine inherited approximately 30% of the Soviet military, the largest and the most powerful conventiona…

Isheka N. Harrison (2022-10-12). Report: Trans US Army Officer Went Undercover For Russia, Passed Classified Intelligence. moguldom.com A former military doctor, believed to be the first openly trans officer in the U.S. Army, has been arrested and charged in an alleged plot to leak classified secrets to Russia to help give them the upper hand in their invasion of Ukraine. Major Jamie Lee Henry, 39, and his wife Anna Gabrielian, 36, were indicted for …

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2022-10-12). A good And righteous proxy war wouldn't need such cartoonish PR. mronline.org Star Wars megastar Mark Hamill was recently named an ambassador for United24, the fundraising platform of the Ukrainian government, where according to The Times his attention will center on "the procurement, repair and replacement of drones as well as pilot training."

Mac Slavo (2022-10-12). Europe's Dark Winter Woes Worsen: Ukraine Stops Exporting Electricity to Europe. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). G7, NATO Vow to Continue Arming Ukraine After Russian Missile Barrage. news.antiwar.com Both the Group of Seven (G7) and NATO vowed on Tuesday to continue supporting Ukraine in the wake of a Russian missile barrage across Ukraine that marked an escalation in the war. Russian missile and drone strikes continued across Ukraine on Tuesday, but they were not as intense as Monday's strikes. According to Ukrainian officials, …

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). UPDATED: Russia Revealed Accomplices And Orchestrator Of Crimean Bridge Explosion. Two More Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks Thwarted. southfront.org Russia has warned the Kiev regime about the high price it will have to pay for terrorist acts on Russian…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). Biden Says He Has 'No Intention' of Meeting With Putin About Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper in an interview that aired Tuesday night that he has no "intention" of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin or negotiating with Russia over Ukraine. Biden left open to the possibility of discussing a potential prisoner swap for Britney Griner, the WNBA star that was arrested in Russia for …

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On October 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On October 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

_____ (2022-10-12). Debt agony throws the US against the Arab world. journal-neo.org Due to the US administration's policy of continuous borrowing, including to finance the armed conflict in Ukraine, amid record inflation and fears of an impending recession, public debt exceeded $31 trillion for the first time. The Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates, but tighter lending policies are causing the federal government to spend $ 0 …

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). Russia Arrests Eight People for Attack on the Crimean Bridge. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of eight people involved in the bomb attack on the Crimean bridge on October 8. | RELATED: | Among the detainees are five Russians and three people from Ukraine and Armenia. So far, the Russian authorities have identified the participation of 12 people in the terrorist attack. | The FSB and the Investigative Committee found that the attack on the Crimean b…

Anonymous765 (2022-10-12). Russia Gains Back The Upper Hand In Ukraine. southfront.org |

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). Report: US Officials Have Ruled Out Pushing Ukraine to Negotiate With Russia. news.antiwar.com US officials have The report reads: "Privately, US officials say neither Russia nor Ukraine is capable of winning the war outright, but they have ruled out the idea of pushing or even nudging Ukraine to the negotiating table. They say they do not…

Eds. (2022-10-12). Stop the Ukraine War—refuse to handle military cargo. mronline.org The ILWU must call for an end to the war. Most importantly we must appeal for port actions to the International Dockworkers Council (IDC) and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) to refuse to handle military cargo by dockworkers around the world.

Staff (2022-10-12). Russia's FSB says Ukraine MoD behind Crimean bridge blast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has stated that the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate was behind last week's attack on the Crimean Bridge.

Staff (2022-10-12). NATO allies, partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — More than 50 countries will gather on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense.

Owen Fairclough (2022-10-12). IMF and World Bank discuss Ukraine's financial needs. america.cgtn.com Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Tuesday pleaded for more financial aid from international partners, following escalating Russia missile attacks. Mr. Zelenskyy joined the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The two institutions estimate the cost of rebuilding Ukraine far outstrips its annual …

Staff (2022-10-12). Kyiv gets additional four HIMARS systems from US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The armed forces of Ukraine have received additional four US-made HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems from the United States, Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov has said.

Yanis Varoufakis (2022-10-12). On Disagreements Between Left Comrades Over the War in Ukraine. commondreams.org Here is a letter written as a courteous yet hopefully instructive reply to criticism by Anthony Barnett.

South Front (2022-10-12). Video: Ukraine Assesses Damage While Russia Does Not Stop. globalresearch.ca

Kit Klarenberg (2022-10-12). Exposed: Before Ukraine Blew Up Kerch Bridge, British Spies Plotted It. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-10-12). Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government would consider providing military training to Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

Anand Naidoo (2022-10-12). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine conflict and Europe's energy crisis. america.cgtn.com As cities across Ukraine face a second day of air strikes, the Ukrainian president calls on leaders of the G7 to give Ukraine more air defense capabilities.

Infobrics (2022-10-12). Rupee Trade Paves the Way to Russia. infobrics.org The efforts of the Indian central bank to promote trade in rupees are bringing results, with state-run UCO Bank receiving necessary RBI approvals to open a special rupee vostro account in Russia's Gazprombank…

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-10-12). US Rejection Of Moscow's Offer For Peace Talks Is Utterly Inexcusable. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Reuters "

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-10-12). The Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov: Black Sea Geopolitics and Russia's Control of Strategic Waterways. globalresearch.ca Historically, the Kerch strait has played a strategic role. It constitutes a gateway from the Black Sea to Russia's major waterways including the Don and the Volga. It also ensures maritime transit from the Black Sea to Moscow as well as the maritime route to the Caspian Sea.

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). US Lies When Talking About Peace Proposals Russian FM. southfront.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergey LavrovAccording to Lavrov, Russia did not receive any serious peace proposal from the US. | Written by During a press conference on October 11, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov severely criticized the recent American speech that Moscow had rejected peace proposals allegedly offered by the West. The minister stated that no ser…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-12). In the Battle for the 'Global South', an Ancient Evil Rears its Head. libya360.wordpress.com Dr. Mathew Maavak World map showing a traditional definition of the North—South divide (red countries in this map are grouped as "Global South", blue countries as "Global North"). © Wikipedia There has been much chatter of late about an alleged Russian-Chinese plot to take over an artificial geopolitical construct called the Global South. These allegations…

Infobrics (2022-10-12). US lies when talking about peace proposals – Russian FM. infobrics.org According to Lavrov, Russia did not receive any serious peace proposal from the US.

Anonymous103 (2022-10-12). Military Situation In Syria On October 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On October 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On October 12, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the al-Barah village; | On October 11, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Abzimo village; | On October 11, four SDF members were killed by the Turkish Army in the Euphrates Shield area in the northern Syria, according to the Turk…

Anonymous669 (2022-10-12). In Video: Syrian, Russian Forces Conduct Live-Fire Exercise On Mountain Warfare. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | On October 10, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that one of the formations of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) held a tactical, live-fire exercise with the Russians military on mountain warfare over the span of several days. | The exercise, which reportedly took place in the northern Lattakia countryside, mimicked a large offensive in a rough mountainous area. | The offensive began with a series of artillery, rockets and mortar strikes. Fighter bombers and attack…

Anonymous669 (2022-10-12). New Wave Of Russian Airstrikes Hit Syria's Greater Idlib (Videos). southfront.org A Russian Su-24 strike aircraft in the sky over the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Photo: Dmitriy Vinogradov / RIA Novosti | On October 11, a new wave of Russian airstrikes hit the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib where several terrorist groups are present and active. | Warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted the outskirts of the towns of Qarqor and al-Za'aniyah in the northwestern Idlib countryside as well as Mount Turkmen in the northern countryside of Lattakia.

____ (2022-10-12). Chinese, German leaders hail years of relations. ecns.cn Leaders of China and Germany have expressed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and pragmatic cooperation as the two countries celebrated the th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1972.

Staff (2022-10-12). Universidades asiáticas ganan terreno en ranking mundial. cubadebate.cu Las universidades europeas pierden terreno frente a las asiáticas, según el "ranking" mundial 2023 de universidades publicado por The Times Higher Education (THE), donde la británica Oxford sigue en primer lugar por séptimo año consecutivo y China cuenta, por primera vez, con 11 centros entre los 200 primeros.

JANET (2022-10-12). In the end, who promotes fascism? iacenter.org By Manuel Raposo October 7, 2022 The author is editor of the Portuguese Marxist webzine jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published Sept. 30. Translation: John Catalinotto. One hundred years after Mussolini took power, fascism is once again governing Italy. For weeks before the election, Giorgia Meloni's expected victory drew no comments from European leaders, and it seemed that they all saw it not only as inevitable but also as normal and acceptable. Only on the eve of Election Day, the Eurocrats' spokeswoman Ursula von der Leyen decided to issue a warning, as useless as it was stupid, brandishing th…

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). The EU Ready to Support Future Peace Agreement in Colombia. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the European Union (EU) reiterated its support for Colombia in restarting negotiations with the guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN). | RELATED: | During his visit to Colombia, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic assured that the European countries are "prepared" to support the peace agreement when it is reached. | He recalled that Europeans also supported the…

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). Venezuelan Indigenous People March Against "Criminal Blockade" telesurenglish.net On the occasion of commemorating the 530th anniversary of Indigenous Resistance, indigenous chiefs and authorities of the country marched in rejection of the economic blockade promoted by the United States and the European Union against Venezuela. | Hundreds of people participate in a pro-government demonstration on the Day of Indigenous Resistance today, in Caracas…

Staff (2022-10-12). EU agrees to impose sanctions on 15 Iranian people, entities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The European Union agreed on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran according to EU diplomats.

WSWS (2022-10-12). French government threatens to break nationwide refinery strike. wsws.org The state's threats to smash mounting strikes against inflation are a warning to workers in France and internationally that a massive escalation of the class struggle is underway.

JANET (2022-10-12). Youth join global strike for climate justice. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin September 26, 2022 Climate strikers in Bengaluru, India, one of 450 global locations, were among hundreds of thousands demanding "climate reparations and justice" Sept. 23. Young people in Asia, Africa and Europe joined a coordinated Global Climate Strike that called for wealthy countries to pay reparations to poorer countries that have been the hardest hit by the disasters caused by global warming. Climate strikers in Bengaluru, India, Sept. 23. Demonstrators emphasized the more frequent, ferocious and deadly heat waves; floods; wildfires; and droughts wreaking havoc worldwide, causing devastatio…

____ (2022-10-12). Peng Liyuan sends congratulatory message to UNESCO award ceremony for girls', women's education. ecns.cn BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — The 2022 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls' and Women's Education award ceremony was held on Tuesday in Paris, France.

Rodney Atkinson (2022-10-12). Britain Bounces Back, EU in Crisis, USA Attacks Europe. globalresearch.ca

TeleSUR (2022-10-12). Mood Worsens in Europe as Economy Compounded by Multiple Risks. telesurenglish.net Europe has been enduring a tough economic situation amid a worsening energy crisis and many more challenges. As winter approaches, the situation is feared to sink deeper into the mire and experts predict the outlook will stay gloomy. | RELATED: | PERFECT STORM: | "Europe is unfortunately facing a perfect storm," said Christopher Dembik, head of macro analysis at Saxo Bank, noting that the risks facing the European economy include the energy…

Staff (2022-10-12). Shots fired at Azerbaijan embassy vehicle in Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — A vehicle which belongs to the Azerbaijani embassy in Washington has been attacked, the country's foreign ministry stated on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-10-12). One lie against Iran every two minutes! en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The BBC Persian, Iran International (otherwise known as Saudi International), and other Persian news networks headquartered in Europe instigated riots throughout Iran.

Staff (2022-10-12). Raeisi departs for Kazakhstan to attend CICA (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi left Tehran for Astana to attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on Wednesday afternoon.

____ (2022-10-12). Chinese VP to attend 6th CICA summit in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan will lead a delegation to Kazakhstan and attend the sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana from October 12 to 13, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday.

Staff (2022-10-12). Iran, Bulgaria confer on bilateral, intl. issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abbdollahian held a telephone conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart Nikolay Milkov over a host of bilateral, regional and international issues.

_____ (2022-10-12). Yoon Suk-yeol on tour of the Anglo-Saxon world. journal-neo.org Between September 18 and 24, 2022, ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol went on a foreign tour. It included visits to the United Kingdom (funeral of Queen Elizabeth II), the United States (participation in the UN General Assembly) and Canada (the key topic was economic security and diversification of supply channels for raw materials and minerals). Hopes …

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-10-12). Trabajadores franceses apoyan huelgas en refinerías. telesurtv.net El Gobierno había respondido con la declaración como esenciales de los trabajadores de los servicios de expendio.

Staff (2022-10-12). Mbappé genera sismo en futbol europeo al supuestamente solicitar su salida inmediata del PSG por desavenencias con entrenador. cubadebate.cu El delantero francés Kylian Mbappé generó otro sismo en el fútbol de Europa, tras una supuesta solicitud de salida inmediata del París Saint Germain. Según el rotativo británico The Sun, el internacional galo, campeón del mundo en Rusia 2018, pretende salir del club en enero por notables desavenencias con el nuevo entrenador Christophe Galtier.

Staff (2022-10-12). Vacunas cubanas contra la COVID-19 llegan a Belarús. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Finlay de Vacunas de Cuba informó este miércoles que llegó a Belarús la vacuna cubana Soberana Plus para apoyar a la población de ese país en el enfrentamiento a la COVID-19. Asimismo, añadió en su cuenta en Twitter, que la agencia reguladora de esa nación registró el otro fármaco de la Mayor de las Antillas, Soberana 02.

TeleSUR, ysm, JDO (2022-10-12). Continúa huelga de trabajadores de refinerías francesas. telesurtv.net Seis de las siete refinerías existentes en Francia se han sumado a la huelga, en reclamo de incrementos salariales.

_____ (2022-10-11). US Media's Intellectual No-Fly-Zone On US Culpability In Nord Stream Attack. popularresistance.org Multiple explosions last week off the coast of Poland damaged both the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, shutting down one and preventing the other from going online. The pipelines, intended to carry natural gas from Russia to Germany, are critical infrastructure for Europe's energy markets. | The explosions triggered a lopsided "whodunnit" in US media, with commentators almost universally fingering Russia as the culprit, despite the lack of a plausible motive. Official US opposition to the pipeline has been well-established over the years, giving Washington ample motive to destroy the pipelines, but mos…

Michael T. Klare (2022-10-11). As Ukraine Burns, the US and China Play With Nuclear Fire Over Taiwan. commondreams.org Mounting tensions over Taiwan expose the world's other extremely dangerous flashpoint.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). US Increased Intelligence and Special Forces Operatives' Presence in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic The US intelligence presence in Ukraine has existed at least since the end of the Second World War. After the war was over, the CIA worked closely with the Ukrainian Nazi insurgents of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) who were tasked with carrying out acts of sabotage in western parts of the…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Kiev Claimed Another Prisoner Swap, It Turned Out Only Bodies Of Dead Solders Returned To Ukraine. southfront.org The head of Vladimir Zelensky's office, Andrei Ermak, announced the exchange of prisoners with Russia. According to him, 32 people…

Thierry Meyssan (2022-10-11). The European political Community : a sword striking water. thealtworld.com Since the beginning of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, international relations are blocked. No position changes. President Macron thought he could change the rules of the game by reshuffling the cards on the occasion of a meeting of the European enemy brothers, the European Political Community. But President Putin took him by surprise by changing the borders and the game itself. | French President Emmanuel Macron does not know how to solve crises, but to reshuffle the cards in order to consider new solutions. This is why, noting the absence of discussion around the Ukrainian conflict, he launched an in…

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-10-11). Evolving Big Brains Only To Go Extinct From Stupidity: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | It's really too bad that anyone who thinks it might be a good idea to stop exponentially escalating this proxy war is an evil Nazi Putin propagandist, because things are NEW: Russia unleashes fury over bridge "terrorism" by targeting Ukrainian cities this morning. George Beebe: this is the spiral of violence we have been warning about. MORE: — Responsible…

____ (2022-10-10). Russia launches missile strikes on Ukraine in retaliation for Crimean Bridge blast. ecns.cn Russia launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian targets on Monday in retaliation for a deadly blast on the Crimean Bridge, President Vladimir Putin has announced.

Staff (2022-10-11). US calls for peace talks on Ukraine hypocritical: Zakharova. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry said US false calls for peace in Ukraine are based on nothing else but hypocrisy and attempts to inflict 'strategic defeat' on Russia.

Brian Berletic (2022-10-11). Russia Responds: Missile Strikes Across Ukraine & What May Follow Next. thealtworld.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for October 11, 2022 | Russian missile strikes have spanned 2 days, targeting crucial infrastructure; | Power, water, and communication is suffering outages; | If strikes continue or outages made permanent, a Russian offensive may be underway; | If strikes relent, Russia retaliated and is warning of further strikes; | Ukraine is suffering from dwindling arms and ammunition; | It is not a matter of if Ukraine's offensive ends and Russia's begins, it's a matter of when; | References: | BBC Crimean bridge: Excitement and fe…

____ (2022-10-10). Putin warns Ukraine of harsh response to any attack. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine on Monday that there would be a harsh response if there were any further attacks such as that on the Crimean Bridge.

Staff (2022-10-11). Russia calls on US, allies not to cross redlines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Washington's recently announced statements about the readiness to provide Ukraine with 'additional supplies of military products' prove that the US is a part of the conflict, the Russian Ambassador to the US said.

Thierry Meyssan (2022-10-11). La Communauté politique européenne : un coup d'épée dans l'eau. thealtworld.com Depuis le début de l'opération militaire russe en Ukraine, les relations internationales sont bloquées. Aucune position ne change. Le président Macron a cru pouvoir changer les règles du jeu en rebattant les cartes à l'occasion d'une réunion des frères ennemis européens, la Communauté politique européenne. Mais le président Poutine l'a pris de court en changeant les frontières et le jeu lui-même. | Le président franàßais, Emmanuel Macron ne sait pas trancher pour résoudre les crises, mais rebattre les cartes pour pouvoir envisager de nouvelles solutions. C'est pourquoi, constatant l'absence de discussion au…

Infobrics (2022-10-11). Belarus and Russia agree to increase military cooperation in response to Western provocations. infobrics.org The move comes after Minsk reported NATO's plan to start a military aggression on the border.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-11). Lukashenko Says Belarus and Russia Will Deploy Joint Military Group. news.antiwar.com

_____ (2022-10-11). Western pressure as an incentive for Eurasian integration. journal-neo.org As is known, Russia has long been a supporter of the idea of Eurasian integration, and the most actively pursued integration project in Eurasia is the Chinese transport and economic project "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). The BRI is designed to unite as many states as possible in a single economic space. Almost all African …

Staff (2022-10-11). Iranian animation scoops prize at Russian festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Iranian animation "Let's make peace" directed by Abdollah Alimorad received the best animation award from the Animur International Animated Film Festival in Russia.

_____ (2022-10-11). Qatari and US gas won't save Europe. journal-neo.org Experts estimate that in order to avoid a catastrophic fall in GDP and the risk of a prolonged economic depression, the total public spending by European countries to mitigate the energy collapse unleashed by Washington will have to exceed ‚Ǩ1 trillion! A crisis of this magnitude would result in more bankruptcies and a domino effect …

Victor Grossman (2022-10-11). Germany faces stark choices as it celebrates its "unity" peoplesworld.org BERLIN — In 1990, on October 3rd, Germany could rejoice; unity at last, a single flag, a single anthem ("Deutschland àºber alles"), a single currency, a single foreign policy; in other words, freedom and democracy triumphant! And with it what Chancellor Ludwig Erhard had called a "social market economy, the foundation of our liberal, open …

____ (2022-10-10). Xi congratulates Van der Bellen on re-election as Austrian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Alexander Van der Bellen on his re-election as federal president of Austria.

Staff (2022-10-11). Baku, Yerevan agreed on fundamental points of peace treaty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the main points of a peace treaty, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has announced.

Victor Grossman (2022-10-11). Germany faces stark choices as it celebrates its 'unity'. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — In 1990, on October 3rd, Germany could rejoice; unity at last, a single flag, a single anthem ("Deutschland àºber alles"), a single currency, a single foreign policy; in other words, freedom and democracy triumphant! And with it what Chancellor Ludwig Erhard had called a "social market economy, the foundation of our liberal, open …

Stephen Sefton (2022-10-11). Nicaragua ante un Occidente satánico. globalizacion.ca En noviembre 2010, cuando ahora Presidente Vladimir Putin fue Primer Ministro de la Federación Rusa, él propuso "la creación de una comunidad económica en armonía que extiende desde Lisbon hasta Vladivostok." La Unión Europea nunca lo aceptó. | Tres años más…

Sergio Pérez González (2022-10-11). El sueño de la abundancia produce monstruos. globalizacion.ca Emmanuel Macron anunció hace unas semanas el fin de la abundancia. En concreto, el presidente de la República Francesa dijo: "Vivimos el fin de lo que podía parecer una triple abundancia: la de la liquidez sin coste (…), la de…

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2022-10-12: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). Report: US Officials Have Ruled Out Pushing Ukraine to Negotiate With Russia. news.antiwar.com US officials have The report reads: "Privately, US officials say neither Russia nor Ukraine is capable of winning the war outright, but they have ruled out the idea of pushing or even nudging Ukraine to the negotiating table. They say they do not…

Staff (2022-10-12). NATO to hold nuclear exercise despite Russian warnings. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — NATO will push ahead with long-planned nuclear exercises next week despite rising tensions over the war in Ukraine and Russia's warnings, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-12). G7, NATO Vow to Continue Arming Ukraine After Russian Missile Barrage. news.antiwar.com Both the Group of Seven (G7) and NATO vowed on Tuesday to continue supporting Ukraine in the wake of a Russian missile barrage across Ukraine that marked an escalation in the war. Russian missile and drone strikes continued across Ukraine on Tuesday, but they were not as intense as Monday's strikes. According to Ukrainian officials, …

WSWS (2022-10-12). After Biden warns of "Armageddon," NATO escalates war with Russia. wsws.org Just one day after President Joe Biden warned that the war in Ukraine threatens to trigger a nuclear "Armageddon," Ukrainian special forces carried out an attack on Russia's Kerch bridge, threatening a massive new escalatory spiral.

_____ (2022-10-12). Debt agony throws the US against the Arab world. journal-neo.org Due to the US administration's policy of continuous borrowing, including to finance the armed conflict in Ukraine, amid record inflation and fears of an impending recession, public debt exceeded $31 trillion for the first time. The Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates, but tighter lending policies are causing the federal government to spend $ 0 …

_____ (2022-10-12). OPEC's Body Blow To Biden Presidency. popularresistance.org The Joe Biden administration is swiftly establishing a narrative that the recent OPEC decision to cut oil production by two million tonnes is a geopolitical "aligning" by Saudi Arabia and Russia. It taps into the Russophobia in the Beltway and deflects attention from the humiliating defeat of President Biden's personal diplomacy with Saudi Arabia. But it is not without basis, either. | Foreign policy was reputed to be Biden's forte but is turning out to be his nemesis. An ignominious end is not unlikely; as with Jimmy Carter, West Asia may become the burial ground of his carefully cultivated reputation. | The mag…

Staff (2022-10-12). Possible response to Russia use of nuclear weapons discussed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The US administration was engaged in discussions on a possible response to Russia's hypothetical use of a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2022-10-12). Biden's Broken Promise to Avoid War with Russia May Kill Us All. dissidentvoice.org Attack on Kerch Strait Bridge linking Crimea and Russia Credit: Getty Images On March 11, 2022, President Biden reassured the American public and the world that the United States and its NATO allies were not at war with Russia. "We will not fight a war with Russia in Ukraine," said Biden. "Direct conflict between NATO …

Mac Slavo (2022-10-12). Europe's Dark Winter Woes Worsen: Ukraine Stops Exporting Electricity to Europe. globalresearch.ca

Andre Damon (2022-10-12). US Seeks "Turning Point" in Ukraine After Russian Strikes. globalresearch.ca

Kit Klarenberg (2022-10-12). Exposed: Before Ukraine Blew Up Kerch Bridge, British Spies Plotted It. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-10-12). Kyiv gets additional four HIMARS systems from US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The armed forces of Ukraine have received additional four US-made HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems from the United States, Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov has said.

Staff (2022-10-12). NATO allies, partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — More than 50 countries will gather on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss bolstering Ukraine's air defense.

Staff (2022-10-12). EU reiterates claims on Iran delivering drones to Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — The spokesman for the European Union made baseless claims about the involvement of Iranian drones in Russia's Ukraine operation on Wednesday, saying such actions would have serious consequences.

John Ross (2022-10-12). The global inflationary tsunami is made in the US, not Ukraine. greenleft.org.au An inflationary tsunami is passing through the world economy, creating economic disorder — in some cases acute political crisis — in every country it touches, writes John Ross.

Staff (2022-10-12). Russia's FSB says Ukraine MoD behind Crimean bridge blast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has stated that the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate was behind last week's attack on the Crimean Bridge.

Staff (2022-10-12). Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government would consider providing military training to Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

Staff (2022-10-12). Medea Benjamin & Nicolas Davies: Negotiations "Still the Only Way Forward" to End Ukraine War. democracynow.org The Biden administration has ruled out the idea of pushing Ukraine to negotiate with Russia to end the war, even though many U.S. officials believe neither side is "capable of winning the war outright," reports The Washington Post. This comes as the war in Ukraine appears to be escalating on a number of fronts, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accusing Ukraine of committing a "terrorist act" and launching the largest strikes on Ukraine in months. For more on the war, we speak with CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin and independent journalist Nicolas Davies, the co-authors of the forth…

Staff (2022-10-12). Russia's FSB foils Ukrainian man's terrorist plot (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — A Ukrainian Security Service agent has been arrested by the Russian Federal Security Service for plotting a terrorist attack in the Moscow Region on Wednesday.

Infobrics (2022-10-12). Rupee Trade Paves the Way to Russia. infobrics.org The efforts of the Indian central bank to promote trade in rupees are bringing results, with state-run UCO Bank receiving necessary RBI approvals to open a special rupee vostro account in Russia's Gazprombank…

Staff (2022-10-12). Headlines for October 12, 2022. democracynow.org Russia Detains 8 People for Crimea Bridge Blast; Zelensky Calls for Sanctions, Boost to Air Defenses, Biden to "Reevaluate" U.S.-Saudi-Relationship as Congressmembers Call for Halt to Arms Sales, Israel and Lebanon Agree to U.S.-Brokered Maritime Border Deal, Anti-Government Protests Continue in Iran Despite Deadly Crackdown, Spread to Other Sectors, Biden Calls for Racist L.A. City Councilmembers to Resign Amid Political Firestorm, San Antonio Ex-Cop Arrested and Charged for Shooting Unarmed Teen in McDonald's Parking Lot, Texas Officer Found Not Guilty for Killing Pamela Turner During a Mental…

____ (2022-10-12). Chinese, German leaders hail years of relations. ecns.cn Leaders of China and Germany have expressed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and pragmatic cooperation as the two countries celebrated the th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1972.

Staff (2022-10-12). Universidades asiáticas ganan terreno en ranking mundial. cubadebate.cu Las universidades europeas pierden terreno frente a las asiáticas, según el "ranking" mundial 2023 de universidades publicado por The Times Higher Education (THE), donde la británica Oxford sigue en primer lugar por séptimo año consecutivo y China cuenta, por primera vez, con 11 centros entre los 200 primeros.

JANET (2022-10-12). In the end, who promotes fascism? iacenter.org By Manuel Raposo October 7, 2022 The author is editor of the Portuguese Marxist webzine jornalmudardevida.net, where this article was published Sept. 30. Translation: John Catalinotto. One hundred years after Mussolini took power, fascism is once again governing Italy. For weeks before the election, Giorgia Meloni's expected victory drew no comments from European leaders, and it seemed that they all saw it not only as inevitable but also as normal and acceptable. Only on the eve of Election Day, the Eurocrats' spokeswoman Ursula von der Leyen decided to issue a warning, as useless as it was stupid, brandishing th…

WSWS (2022-10-12). French government threatens to break nationwide refinery strike. wsws.org The state's threats to smash mounting strikes against inflation are a warning to workers in France and internationally that a massive escalation of the class struggle is underway.

JANET (2022-10-12). Youth join global strike for climate justice. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin September 26, 2022 Climate strikers in Bengaluru, India, one of 450 global locations, were among hundreds of thousands demanding "climate reparations and justice" Sept. 23. Young people in Asia, Africa and Europe joined a coordinated Global Climate Strike that called for wealthy countries to pay reparations to poorer countries that have been the hardest hit by the disasters caused by global warming. Climate strikers in Bengaluru, India, Sept. 23. Demonstrators emphasized the more frequent, ferocious and deadly heat waves; floods; wildfires; and droughts wreaking havoc worldwide, causing devastatio…

____ (2022-10-12). Peng Liyuan sends congratulatory message to UNESCO award ceremony for girls', women's education. ecns.cn BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — The 2022 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Prize for Girls' and Women's Education award ceremony was held on Tuesday in Paris, France.

Rodney Atkinson (2022-10-12). Britain Bounces Back, EU in Crisis, USA Attacks Europe. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-10-12). Raeisi departs for Kazakhstan to attend CICA (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi left Tehran for Astana to attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on Wednesday afternoon.

Staff (2022-10-12). Shots fired at Azerbaijan embassy vehicle in Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — A vehicle which belongs to the Azerbaijani embassy in Washington has been attacked, the country's foreign ministry stated on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-10-12). Iran, Bulgaria confer on bilateral, intl. issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abbdollahian held a telephone conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart Nikolay Milkov over a host of bilateral, regional and international issues.

____ (2022-10-12). Chinese VP to attend 6th CICA summit in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan will lead a delegation to Kazakhstan and attend the sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana from October 12 to 13, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday.

TeleSUR, DRL (2022-10-12). Trabajadores franceses apoyan huelgas en refinerías. telesurtv.net El Gobierno había respondido con la declaración como esenciales de los trabajadores de los servicios de expendio.

TeleSUR, hvh, JCM (2022-10-12). Rusia afirma estar dispuesta a suministrar energía a Europa. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que "la pelota está de lado de la Unión Europea" sobre el envío del combustible ruso a la región.

TeleSUR, ysm, JDO (2022-10-12). Continúa huelga de trabajadores de refinerías francesas. telesurtv.net Seis de las siete refinerías existentes en Francia se han sumado a la huelga, en reclamo de incrementos salariales.

_____ (2022-10-11). Listening Through The Social Stethoscope. popularresistance.org Antwerp, Belgium – Workers from Medics for the People's (MPLP/GVHV) health center in the district of Deurne in Antwerp are currently providing care from an alternative location, while their original building is being expanded. The idea behind the reconstruction is to create a space where patients can access care but also meet health workers and participate in planning joint actions for the improvement of health conditions in Belgium. | Social determinants of health are one of the core concepts around which Medics for the People's work is organized. Physicians, nurses, and other workers employed by MPLP take an ac…

_____ (2022-10-11). Ukraine — War Propaganda And News Items. popularresistance.org 'Civilian attacks' when, as the NYT itself reports,14 persons were killed and less than 100 wounded yesterday during 200+ missile and drone strikes. | How many of those were killed by Ukrainian air defense misses is not known. It is sad that people get killed in a war but sometimes unavoidable. | The Ukraine military has killed way more civilians by its artillery strikes on Donetsk city. In 2003 U.S. 'shock and awe' in Baghdad killed at least 10,000 people. Israel kills hundreds of civilians during each of its frequent onslaughts on Gaza. Russia is obviously avoiding to kill civilians but still gets accused of do…

_____ (2022-10-11). US Media's Intellectual No-Fly-Zone On US Culpability In Nord Stream Attack. popularresistance.org Multiple explosions last week off the coast of Poland damaged both the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, shutting down one and preventing the other from going online. The pipelines, intended to carry natural gas from Russia to Germany, are critical infrastructure for Europe's energy markets. | The explosions triggered a lopsided "whodunnit" in US media, with commentators almost universally fingering Russia as the culprit, despite the lack of a plausible motive. Official US opposition to the pipeline has been well-established over the years, giving Washington ample motive to destroy the pipelines, but mos…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-10-11). Ukraine's Revenge on the West. orinocotribune.com By M. K. Bhadrakumar Oct 5, 2022 | Russian Duma's ratification of the annexation of four regions of Ukraine (Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions) and the adoption of the relevant laws thereof creates a new dynamic and will take time to create a new balance of forces on the ground. | Meanwhile, the external environment is also phenomenally transforming. The deepening energy crisis in Europe following the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines becomes a serious contradiction. | Thus, a complex situation presents itself against the backdrop of a massive Russ…

UnitedEditor (2022-10-11). Turkish retired admirals evaluate the risk of sabotage on the TurkStream pipeline. unitedworldint.com By Kutalmis Gurbuz * As a result of the explosions, the Nord Stream 1&2 pipelines that stretch all the way from Russia to Germany got out of service permanently. Both Russia and the European governments announced that sabotages had occurred on the pipelines. The pipelines, construction cost more than 10 billion Euros each, were damaged …

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Military Situation In Ukraine On October 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russian cruise missiles and suicide UAVs hit targets in the Lvov, Ivano-Frankovsk, Vinnytsa, Khmelnitsky, Kiev, Rovno, Nikolaev, Odessa, Zaporozhie, Krivoy Rog, Dniepropetrovsk regions; Russian-led forces took control of Novosadove, Terny, Yampolivka and Tors'ke; | Clashes between the AFU and the Russian Army continue near Bakhmut; | Clashes between the AFU and the Russia…

TeleSUR (2022-10-11). Russia's Victory Will Be a Defeat for NATO: Stoltenberg. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said that a victory for Russian forces in Ukraine would be a defeat for his organization. | RELATED: | "Russia's victory in the war against Ukraine will be a defeat of NATO. This cannot be allowed," he stressed, adding that his organization will continue with its nuclear drills as planned. | Next week the NATO countries will carry out the annual "Ste…

Michael T. Klare (2022-10-11). As Ukraine Burns, the US and China Play With Nuclear Fire Over Taiwan. commondreams.org Mounting tensions over Taiwan expose the world's other extremely dangerous flashpoint.

Staff (2022-10-11). Russia does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Russia does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons, Western capitals are introducing nuclear rhetoric, trying to make it look like Moscow is preparing to deliver strikes WMDs, Deputy FM Ryabkov said.

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). High Price Of Ukrainian Offensive Reconnaissance Operations. southfront.org Ukrainian HMMWV destroyed in the Kharkov region | On October 11, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed another Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continued their attem…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Military Situation On North-Eastern Front Lines In Ukraine On October 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Infobrics (2022-10-11). Russia's retaliatory strikes mark new phase of conflict in Ukraine. infobrics.org Kiev is unlikely to change its behaviour and will continue to servilely carry out orders from the West.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Nicaragua Facing a Satanic West. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton In November 2010, when now President Vladimir Putin was Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, he proposed "the creation of a harmonious economic community stretching from Lisbon to Vladivostok." The European Union never accepted that vision. Three years later, the United States staged a coup d'état in Ukraine with the complicity of the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Russia Responds: Missile Strikes Across Ukraine & What May Follow Next. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for October 11, 2022 Russian missile strikes have spanned 2 days, targeting crucial infrastructure; Power, water, and communication is suffering outages; If strikes continue or outages made permanent, a Russian offensive may be underway; If strikes relent, Russia retaliated and is warning of further…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Russian Armed Forces Continue Massive Strikes on Ukraine Energy System & Military Command. libya360.wordpress.com

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-11). White House: US Will Expedite Shipment of Air Defense Systems to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The White House said Tuesday that the US is The US has pledged to give Ukraine eight National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), but so far, none have been delivered. The NASAMS are being provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which allows the US government to purchas…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Ukrainian Forces Struck Power Substation In Russian Belgorod Region. southfront.org Fire broke out at a power substation in the village of Shebekino in the Russian Belgorod region. The governor of the Belgorod region confirmed that the fire was the result of the strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | There are no casualties among the civilian population as a result of the attack. However, the damage to the substation caused some problems with electricity in the region. At least two thousand citizens were disconnected from the grid. The Russian services began the repare wo…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Russia Will Use All The Available Means In Ukraine For The Sake Of Victory John Mearsheimer. southfront.org MORE ON THE TOPIC: US Increased Intelligence And Special Forces Operatives' Presence In Ukraine German Iris-T Air Defence Systems…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-11). Mike Mullen Says US Should Push for Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Retired Adm. Mike Mullen said Sunday that the US should work quickly to bring Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Mullen, who served as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff for George W. Bush and Barack Obama, told ABC that President Biden …

Infobrics (2022-10-11). US increased intelligence and special forces operatives' presence in Ukraine. infobrics.org In addition to possible escalation with Moscow, these operations also contradict Joe Biden's statements that the US will not send troops into Ukraine.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). The European Political Community: A Sword Striking Water. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Leaders of nations of the European Political Community pose for a photo during the inaugural meeting at Prague Castle. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Since the beginning of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, international relations are blocked. No position changes. President Macron thought he could change the rules of the game by reshuffling the…

Anonymous765 (2022-10-11). Ukraine Assesses Damage While Russia Does Not Stop. southfront.org |

Contributing Writers (2022-10-11). Al Qaeda is a contract army for the US. marktaliano.net vanessa beeley | @vanessabeeley | 1,610 followers | Join | Following | Micheal Hudson in 2015 explains US funding Nazis in Ukraine. … | URL | lbry: //@vanessabeeley#6/al-qaeda-is-a-contract-army-for-the-us#9 | Claim ID | 9f6ba9671b1dabc249cb831c0632f3e79fcb4764 | 3.67 MB…

Ryan Cristián (2022-10-11). Russia Strategically Strikes Ukraine As MSM Exposes Hypocrisy & COVID Narrative Continue To Collapse. 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 (10/10/22). 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

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Stoltenberg: Russia's Victory Will Be NATO's Defeat. libya360.wordpress.com Jens Stoltenberg meets the media during a press conference at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, October 11, 2022 © AP / Olivier Matthys NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters on Tuesday that a military victory for Russia in Ukraine would spell defeat for the entire Western alliance. Despite providing "unprecedented support" to Kiev, Stoltenberg still…

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Kiev Claimed Another Prisoner Swap, It Turned Out Only Bodies Of Dead Solders Returned To Ukraine. southfront.org The head of Vladimir Zelensky's office, Andrei Ermak, announced the exchange of prisoners with Russia. According to him, 32 people…

Robert Inlakesh (2022-10-11). Western Media's Reporting On Crimean Bridge Attack Reflects Double-Standards. thelastamericanvagabond.com When Ukraine blows up a bridge, whilst civilians are traveling on it, that's resistance to occupation and annexation. yet if Palestinians attack Israelis, it is terrorism. Although the Western media claims to hold moral objectivity, its double-standards are once again on display. On the 8th of October the Crimean bridge, connecting mainland Russia to Crimea,

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Recrudescence of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Zelensky's Capitulation or Total Collapse of Europe. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López This Tuesday, October 11, the Russian Federation carried out a new massive attack against energy and military targets in Ukraine. According to information issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces used in the operation long-range precision weapons, both air and sea, against military installations and pre-selected targets of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-10-11). Before Ukraine Blew Up Kerch Bridge, British Spies Plotted It. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg The secret British intelligence plot to blow up Crimea's Kerch Bridge is revealed in internal documents and correspondence obtained exclusively by The Grayzone. The Grayzone has obtained an April 2022 presentation drawn up for senior British intelligence officers hashing out an elaborate scheme to blow up Crimea's Kerch Bridge with the involvement of specially…

____ (2022-10-10). Russia launches missile strikes on Ukraine in retaliation for Crimean Bridge blast. ecns.cn Russia launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian targets on Monday in retaliation for a deadly blast on the Crimean Bridge, President Vladimir Putin has announced.

____ (2022-10-11). Germany sending IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine. ecns.cn Germany is sending the first of four IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine, the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported on Monday, citing the German Defense Ministry.

____ (2022-10-11). Putin warns Ukraine of harsh response to any attack. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine on Monday that there would be a harsh response if there were any further attacks such as that on the Crimean Bridge.

Staff (2022-10-11). Russia calls on US, allies not to cross redlines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Washington's recently announced statements about the readiness to provide Ukraine with 'additional supplies of military products' prove that the US is a part of the conflict, the Russian Ambassador to the US said.

Staff (2022-10-11). US calls for peace talks on Ukraine hypocritical: Zakharova. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry said US false calls for peace in Ukraine are based on nothing else but hypocrisy and attempts to inflict 'strategic defeat' on Russia.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-11). Ongoing developments in Ukraine worrisome: China FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — China's foreign ministry spokeswoman has said that her country is concerned about the new escalation in the Ukraine conflict.

WSWS (2022-10-11). Bulgaria elections offer no way out of the political crisis. wsws.org The elections returned a victory for a widely despised party, even as the Balkans are torn apart by NATO's escalation of war with Russia in nearby Ukraine.

Staff (2022-10-11). Russia calls on US, allies not to cross red lines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Washington's recently announced statements about the readiness to provide Ukraine with 'additional supplies of military products' prove that the US is a part of the conflict, the Russian Ambassador to the US said.

_____ (2022-10-11). Western pressure as an incentive for Eurasian integration. journal-neo.org As is known, Russia has long been a supporter of the idea of Eurasian integration, and the most actively pursued integration project in Eurasia is the Chinese transport and economic project "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). The BRI is designed to unite as many states as possible in a single economic space. Almost all African …

Pepe Escobar (2022-10-11). Terror on Crimea Bridge Incites Russia to Unleash "Shock and Awe"? globalresearch.ca

Infobrics (2022-10-11). Belarus and Russia agree to increase military cooperation in response to Western provocations. infobrics.org The move comes after Minsk reported NATO's plan to start a military aggression on the border.

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-11). Lukashenko Says Belarus and Russia Will Deploy Joint Military Group. news.antiwar.com

TeleSUR (2022-10-11). Sweden Rejects to Share Nord Stream Leaks Probe Findings. telesurenglish.net Sweden will not share the findings of the crime scene investigation with Russia following the blasts that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipes two weeks ago, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday, citing confidentiality. | RELATED: | "In Sweden, we have pre-trial confidentiality. We are working on exactly how we formulate our answer," Swedish Television (SVT) quoted Andersson as responding to the Russian requ…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2022-10-11). Mitigating Africa's Food Crisis, Increased Russian Grain Exports: Can African Leaders Prioritize and Address Food Security Challenges? globalresearch.ca

Kurt Nimmo (2022-10-11). Russia Damages EU "Mission" in Kyiv. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous103 (2022-10-11). Military Situation In Syria On October 11, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On October 10, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 2 in Latakia province, 3 in Idlib province, 1 in Aleppo province; | On October 11, Russian warplanes struck positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Zaynia area; | On October 11, the Turkish-backed Third Corps reportedly captured all headquarters of Al-Hamza Division in and around Al-Bab city; | On October 11, SAA artillery shelled positions…

Infobrics (2022-10-11). Russia Eyes Use of Digital Ruble in Transacting with China. infobrics.org Russia has confirmed that it will proceed with its digital ruble, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Bank of Russia, which will be deployed in cross-border settlements with China…

Dave DeCamp (2022-10-11). Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks With the West, US Dismisses His Comments. news.antiwar.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday said that Moscow was open to talks with Western powers as Turkey is looking to broker negotiations. Lavrov also said that Russia would consider a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Biden if one was proposed. "We have repeatedly said that we never refuse meetings. If …

Staff (2022-10-11). Iranian animation scoops prize at Russian festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Iranian animation "Let's make peace" directed by Abdollah Alimorad received the best animation award from the Animur International Animated Film Festival in Russia.

____ (2022-10-10). Sweden rejects Russian demand to share Nord Stream leaks probe findings. ecns.cn Sweden will not share the findings of the crime scene investigation with Russia following the blasts that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipes two weeks ago, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday, citing confidentiality.

WSWS (2022-10-11). Meeting of the ICFI and IYSSE resolves to build global movement of young people against imperialist war. wsws.org Representatives from 11 different countries—the United States, Russia, Turkey, the UK, France, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand—discussed the state of the US-NATO war against Russia and resolved to develop a global movement of young people to oppose war.

Editor (2022-10-11). How the West's Sanctions on Russia Boomeranged. scheerpost.com If the damage inflicted by sanctions on the regime in Moscow is less than expected, the self-harm to the rest of Europe and to a lesser degree the US, has been far greater.

____ (2022-10-11). New Zealand slaps sanctions on 75 Russian citizens. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — The foreign minister of New Zealand on Tuesday announced that due to the annexation of new regions to Russia, this country has sanctioned 24 people from the annexed regions and 51 officials of the Russian government.

TeleSUR (2022-10-11). Italian Companies Hit by High Energy Costs. telesurenglish.net Sentiment among Italian businesses worsened in the third quarter, the Bank of Italy's latest survey revealed Monday. | RELATED: | Declining confidence among businesses is due to expectations of high inflation, which has damaged the country's economic outlook in recent months and is set to continue well into the future, the survey said. | The central bank surveyed Italian companies in the industrial and service s…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-10-11). Iran-Serbia air coop. agreement forwarded to gov. by parl. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — In a letter to the President, the Speaker of the Islamic Council notified the law of the Air Service Agreement between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Government of the Republic of Serbia.

_____ (2022-10-11). Qatari and US gas won't save Europe. journal-neo.org Experts estimate that in order to avoid a catastrophic fall in GDP and the risk of a prolonged economic depression, the total public spending by European countries to mitigate the energy collapse unleashed by Washington will have to exceed ‚Ǩ1 trillion! A crisis of this magnitude would result in more bankruptcies and a domino effect …

Staff (2022-10-11). Baku, Yerevan agreed on fundamental points of peace treaty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed on the main points of a peace treaty, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has announced.

Victor Grossman (2022-10-11). Germany faces stark choices as it celebrates its "unity" peoplesworld.org BERLIN — In 1990, on October 3rd, Germany could rejoice; unity at last, a single flag, a single anthem ("Deutschland àºber alles"), a single currency, a single foreign policy; in other words, freedom and democracy triumphant! And with it what Chancellor Ludwig Erhard had called a "social market economy, the foundation of our liberal, open …

WSWS (2022-10-11). "Code of Academic Freedom": A plea for enforced conformity at Germany's universities. wsws.org The "Code of Academic Freedom", published by the University of Hamburg in March this year, does not defend the freedom of the democratic exchange of ideas, but instead promotes a modern form of Gleichschaltung(enforced conformity) of universities.

Peter Koenig (2022-10-11). Destroying Europe? Is Washington Behind the OPEC Decision to Cut Petrol Output? Sabotaging the E.U. Economy. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-10-10). Xi congratulates Van der Bellen on re-election as Austrian president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Alexander Van der Bellen on his re-election as federal president of Austria.

____ (2022-10-11). Iran protests against Europe intervention in internal affairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a telephone conversation with his French counterpart objected against Europe's intervention in internal affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

____ (2022-10-11). Raeisi to attend 6th CICA Summit in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) — The official media outlets of Kazakhstan on Tuesday announced that Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).

Stephen Sefton (2022-10-11). Nicaragua ante un Occidente satánico. globalizacion.ca En noviembre 2010, cuando ahora Presidente Vladimir Putin fue Primer Ministro de la Federación Rusa, él propuso "la creación de una comunidad económica en armonía que extiende desde Lisbon hasta Vladivostok." La Unión Europea nunca lo aceptó. | Tres años más…

Sergio Pérez González (2022-10-11). El sueño de la abundancia produce monstruos. globalizacion.ca Emmanuel Macron anunció hace unas semanas el fin de la abundancia. En concreto, el presidente de la República Francesa dijo: "Vivimos el fin de lo que podía parecer una triple abundancia: la de la liquidez sin coste (…), la de…

TeleSUR (2022-10-11). French PM to Order Refineries Workers Back as Strike Continues. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne ordered local authorities to requisition workers needed to ensure petrol supply to service stations across the country as France struggles with strikes at oil refineries operated by TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil. | Workers from TotalEnergies and Esso ExxonMobil release colored smoke bomb during a protest called by CGT union outside TotalEnergies refinery in La Mede, Chateau Neuf les Martigues, France, 11 October 2022…

____ (2022-10-10). Blinken Says Nord Stream Sabotage Is a 'Tremendous Opportunity'. transcend.org 2 Oct 2022 – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday [30 Sep] that the attacks on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that connect Russia to Germany offer a "tremendous opportunity" to end Europe's dependency on Russian energy.

Anonymous103 (2022-10-10). In Video 18+: Group Of Foreign Mercenaries Destroyed In Failed Attack In Zaporozhie Region. southfront.org Russian military reporters have recently shared On October 7, a group of about a dozen of foreign English-speaking mercenaries attempted to a…

John Parker (2022-10-10). Imperialist crimes and U.S.-led NATO war in Ukraine. struggle-la-lucha.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-10-10). A Good And Righteous Proxy War Wouldn't Need Such Cartoonish PR. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | Star Wars megastar Mark Hamill was recently named an ambassador for United24, the fundraising platform of the Ukrainian government, where From The Times: "In this long and unequal fight, Ukraine needs continuous additional support. That's why I was honoured President Zelensky asked me to become an ambassador for the Army of Drones," Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, said in a statement. "I know f…

Staff (2022-10-10). NATO, EU react to Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell reacted to Russia's Monday attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and many cities across the country.

Paul Craig Roberts (2022-10-10). OVERVIEW OF RUSSIAN STRIKES ON UKRAINE. thealtworld.com Fifteen cities plus smaller towns in Ukraine have had their infrastructure damaged in Russian strikes today. The EU advisory mission in Kiev was also hit. The best current account is on Southfront reports: "RUSSIA STARTS TO FIGHT FOR-REAL," but more likely it is a wrist slap for Ukraine's attack on the Crimea bridge. If the Kremlin saw these strikes as part of the…

Alastair Crooke (2022-10-10). Europe's Eerie Silence — The Curious Case of the Dog That Did Not Bark. thealtworld.com Sir A Conan Doyle: Holmes: Curious: the fact that the dog did not bark when you would expect it so to do. | Western media is full of speculation whether, or not, we stand at the cusp of WW3. Actually, we are already there. The long war never stopped. In the wake of America's 2008 Financial Crisis, the U.S. needed to reinforce its economy's collateral resource base. For the Straussian current (the neocon hawks if you prefer), Russia's then post-Cold War weakness was 'opportunity' to open a new war front. The U.S. hawks wanted to kill two birds with one stone: to pillage Russia's valuable resources to reinforce the…

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