(2024-09-15). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
11th September 2024. We, the undersigned civil (…) | – | /…
(2024-09-15). Eight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UK. aljazeera.com About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.
(2024-09-15). Foro francés muestra desafíos que impone el bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba. radiohc.cu París, 15 sept (RHC) La asociación de solidaridad France Cuba realizó este sábado un debate en el tradicional festival La Fête de l'Humanité sobre el desarrollo científico de la isla y el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense en ese sector.
(2024-09-15). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-09-15). Spain hosts meeting on Israel-Palestinian two-state solution. newarab.com 
(2024-09-15). CIA and Spanish Intelligence Behind Latest Terrorist Plot in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Minister of the Interior Diosdado Cabello reported the seizure of a large batch of US-made weapons, a total of 400 rifles and pistols. He also reported the arrest of a US Navy SEAL and two Spanish citizens linked to the National Intelligence Center of Spain, as well as a Czech mercenary, and explained their links with members of the Venezuelan far-right opposition with whom they had planned to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, and other members of the Chavista leadership including Cabello himself. | At a press conference on Saturday, September 14, Cabello explained t…
(2024-09-15). Turkmen journalist Ruslan Myatiev banned from entering Turkey. en.turkmen.news
(2024-09-15). US activist killed by Israeli forces laid to rest in family hometown in Turkey. presstv.ir The father of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi says the US had not done enough to pressure Israel over his daughter's killing in the West Bank .
(2024-09-15). Israeli Forces Kill 34 More Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday that Israel's assault on Gaza killed another 34 Palestinians in the previous 24-hour period, and 96 others were wounded. "Israeli forces killed 34 people and injured 96 others in three 'massacres' of families in the last 24 hours," the ministry said, according to Turkey's Anadolu Agency. "Many people …
(2024-09-15). Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: Turkey buries activist killed by Israel. newarab.com 
Mourners gathered in southwest The killing last week of 26-year-old
(2024-09-15). Turkey buries activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi as Gaza war continues. newarab.com 
At least 18 people have been killed in Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Gaza City on Saturday morning and killed the family members, who included women and children. | "We have recovered the bodies of 11 martyrs, including four children and three women, after an Israeli air strike hit the house of the Bustan family…
(2024-09-15). Turkey spy chief meets members of Hamas in Ankara. newarab.com 
Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, had met the delegation from the Hamas political bureau leadership,…
(2024-09-15). Arsenal captain Odegaard out for at least three weeks with ankle injury. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal will be without influential playmaker and captain Martin Odegaard for at least three weeks after the Norwegian suffered an ankle injury while on international duties. His absence was confirmed by Norway team doctor Ola Sand, who told media that injuries such as the one Odegaard suffered against Austria "often …
(2024-09-15). Iran slams EU allegations on missile supplies to Russia. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned the European Union's allegations about its involvement in the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-15). Trade Unions Find Their Place In Global Peace Efforts At ManiFiesta 2024. popularresistance.org At ManiFiesta 2024, the trade union square was buzzing with activity for two full days. Belgian labor activists preparing for a demonstration on September 16 to protest job cuts at Audi's Brussels factory shared the space with union members from across Europe—Dutch, Italian, German, and French activists all exchanging struggles and strategies. Under the tents, the General Federation of Belgian Labour (ABVV-FGTB) and the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (ACV-CSC), alongside the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), discussed campaigns to defend workers' rights.
(2024-09-15). Four dead as torrential rains batter Central and Eastern Europe. aljazeera.com At least four people found dead in eastern Romania, with authorities on alert in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
(2024-09-15). Five dead as torrential rains batter Central and Eastern Europe. aljazeera.com At least five people found dead in eastern Romania, with authorities on alert in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
(2024-09-15). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-15). Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org
(2024-09-15). Global greetings | Honorary president of Germany's Prussian Society: looking forward to celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival. ecns.cn
(2024-09-15). West Admits Putin's Fear After 'Direct War' Threat? US, UK Delay Decision On Deep Russia Strikes. hindustantimes.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden have postponed a decision on whether to permit Ukraine to use Western-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russia. After their meeting at the White House, Starmer informed reporters that their discussions covered various strategic issues and "wasn't a meeting about a particular capability." Watch for more.
(2024-09-15). Iran's President to attend BRICS summit in Russia. newarab.com 
Iran's President U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and was likely to
(2024-09-15). Nuke Weapons Tech For Missiles? Biden & Starmer Discuss 'Secret' Russia-Iran Deal Amid Tensions. hindustantimes.com US President Joe Biden and his UK counterpart Kier Starmer have expressed fear that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons in exchange for ballistic missiles. Biden and Starmer discussed the issue during their meeting in Washington on September 13.
(2024-09-15). NATO's Open Dare To Putin? Military Boss Backs Long-Range Weapons For Kyiv To Strike Russia | Watch. hindustantimes.com NATO military chief made a big comment amid tensions over Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons to attack Russia. The chair of the NATO military committee said Ukraine has the legal right to strike targets in Russia. A day before, U.S. and UK presidents held a meeting over the matter in the White House. Watch for more.
(2024-09-15). Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal. newarab.com 
Moscow and Kyiv swapped 103 prisoners of war each on Saturday in a deal brokered by the The Russians released in the swap were captured during Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region, Mosc…
(2024-09-15). Ukraine says Russia launched 8,060 Iranian drones during war. newarab.com 
"The partnership between Russia and Iran has resulted in lost homes and lost lives," the foreign ministry said on X. | Kyiv first accused Iran of supply…
(2024-09-15). Iran: West must change its failed sanctions policy. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the US and its Western allies are better to change their failed sanctions policy vis-à -vis Tehran.
(2024-09-15). Iran's president to attend upcoming BRICS summit in Russia: Ambassador. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to Russia says President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming meeting of the BRICS group of emerging countries which is scheduled to be held in Kazan next month.
(2024-09-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 933rd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-15). 206 Ukrainian and Russian soldiers released in prisoner exchange deal. aljazeera.com Russia and Ukraine have swapped 103 prisoners of war from each side in a deal mediated by the UAE.
(2024-09-15). After Putin, Now His American Messenger Warns West Amid Escalation; Russia To Wage War On US Soil. hindustantimes.com Russia's Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antanov, has warned America that it can't hide from a nuclear conflict "if it starts across the ocean". The warning came amid western plans to permit Ukraine to carry out deep strikes inside Russia. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned NATO and western countries of direct war with Russia. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-09-15). Putin's Message To West? Chilling Video Shows Russian Forces Decimating Ukrainian Infantry In Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russian Army claimed to have targeted another Ukrainian infantry in Kursk region on Sep 14. In a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry, Moscow said it struck Ukraine's invading forces from an artillery shell. Russia claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian troops in Kursk. Watch for more.
(2024-09-15). Xi Joins Forces With Putin Against West? China Blasts US For Ukraine 'Provocation' | Russia | UNSC. hindustantimes.com Chinese envoy Geng Shuang accused the U.S. of "creating division and antagonism" amid the ongoing Ukraine war. He criticised the U.S. for "distorting" China's position on the conflict and emphasized that China has not supplied weapons to either Russia or Ukraine. Geng also highlighted China's ongoing diplomatic efforts, citing the six-point consensus with Brazil and urged for de-escalation and avoidance of provocations in the conflict.
(2024-09-15). Generals Consider Iran-Russia Joint Maritime Patrols. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian and Russian military commanders weighed plans for closer naval cooperation between the two countries with joint maritime patrols in the Caspian Sea and in Iran's southern waters.
(2024-09-15). Neocon Queen Victoria Nuland ADMITS Not Wanting to End Ukraine War Diplomatically. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-15). Palestine Action activists in UK court for storming Israeli arms firm. presstv.ir Ten pro-Palestine activists involved in a direct action protest against a subsidiary of the Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems in the United Kingdom were due in a London court on Friday.
Former French Prime Minister De Villepin said France's influence on the global stage had faded and warned that 
Two years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Veto Initiative through an effort led by Ambassador Christian Wenaweser of Liechtenstein. The initiative establishes that if any of the permanent members in the Security Council — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — casts a veto in a vote, the president of … 
Faked Al Jazeera UAE-France video 'likely Russian in origin', say analysts | Faked report said UAE had halted arms purchase after the arrest of Telegram founder last month | | UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (L) speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron (R) during a working…
The body of Turkey said they are seeking international arrest warrants against those responsible, while the family has demanded the US do the same and show sensitivity. | Eygi was shot by Israeli forces while near a protest…
The move came amid 
Amateur director from Turkey wins top prize at Venice Film Festival | Director Murat Firatoglu says he covered the film's cost with loans from banks and friends | | Murat Firatoglu poses with the Orizzonti Award Special Jury Prize he received for "One of Those Days When Hemme Dies" at the…
On the occasion of a recent road trip to the Western Balkans, Mariannella Kloka and Efi Pavlogergatou interview the journalist Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá about Montenegro's past and present. Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá became internationally known as an activist during the turbulent transition period in Southeastern Europe. She is one of the co-founders of the weekly Monitor, Montenegro's first private and independent weekly magazine (1990). During the 1990s, she was actively involved in the anti-war movement. The published photos from Kotor, Montenegro are taken by Rena Xirof…
What appears to be one of the first looks at members of the German armed forces with new 5.56x45mm Heckler & Koch HK416 A8 rifles, 
We speak with V, the playwright formerly known as Eve Ensler, about "How We Do Freedom: Rising Against Fascism," a daylong educational event to be held at New York City's Judson Memorial Church on Saturday. V is the founder of the global activist movements V-Day and One Billion Rising that is organizing the event. "The rise of fascism, from India to Italy, from Afghanistan to U.S., [is] the most pressing concern everywhere," says V, who ties the crisis to growing loneliness and isolation. "One of the antidotes to fascism we know is community, is solidarity, is coming together,…
In mid-August, a few days before the US Open kicked off, it was revealed that the number one in the men's world ranking and the eventual winner of the tournament, Jannik Sinner of Italy, had left two positive doping tests earlier this year. During and shortly after a tournament the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) 
A federal jury in Florida has found members of the pan-Africanist group African People's Socialist Party guilty of conspiring with the Russian government to "sow discord" and "interfere" in U.S. elections. They face up to five years in federal prison. In a major victory for the activists, however, the jury acquitted them of the more serious charge of acting as foreign agents. "The trial of the Uhuru Three is proving to be one of the most important First Amendment cases thus far in the 21st century," says attorney Jenipher Jones, who is on the legal support committee for d…
Are the nations of the world doomed to go on fighting the brutal, horrifying wars that have long characterized human history? We might well wonder about that as we watch, aghast, while Israeli armed forces slaughter thousands of Palestinian civilians, Russian military might relentlessly pounds Ukrainian towns and cities into rubble, and new, bloody wars 
In Sudan, a recent United Nations fact-finding mission documented "harrowing" human rights violations committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, water and power supplies. Civilians have also been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention and gruesome sexual violence. Over 20,000 people have been killed and 13 million displaced over the past 16 months. The war has also destroyed the country's healthcare system and caused an outbreak of diseases like cholera, malaria and dengue. Sky News correspo…
We analyse Polish foreign minister Sikorski's interview with Russian pranksters, in which he makes a number of revelations which support our long-held views on the war in Ukraine. We also assess why there appears to be a major schism developing inside the US foreign policy establishment with respect to the war in Ukraine. 
The New York Times is reporting today what national and international peace forces have known for a long time — the war in Ukraine is much more than a battle between the two countries directly involved. It is also part of a major effort by the U.S. to permanently weaken Russia, thereby extending its economic …
According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Moscow values the level of bilateral interaction between the countries…
Baloch human rights and political activist Aomar Karim brought attention to the ongoing issues in Balochistan during his participation in the "Solidarity with Ukraine" and Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in London. | In his address, Aomar Karim outlined the campaign's objective: to inform UK lawmakers and activists about the critical situation in Balochistan and to urge them to advocate for the cessation of human rights abuses by Pakistan. | He emphasised the need for these influential figures to amplify their voices on Balochistan's plight and to pressure the Pakistani government to address the human right…
KIEV | Xinhua | Ukraine has the potential to export 43 million tons of grain in the 2024-2025 marketing year, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Thursday, citing Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Vitaliy Koval. In particular, Ukraine is expected to supply 25 million tons of corn and 16.2 million tons of wheat overseas, Koval …
The day after the debate, I woke up to the resounding evidence that Harris had floated like a butterfly over the proceedings and occasionally had stung the hapless Trump like a bee. He, I was assured, had done no better on tariffs, Gaza, Ukraine, abortion, climate change, or January 6 than he had with his eloquence over the Springfield protein diet. Then I re-watched the C-Span feed, including the dismal soundbites from the spin rooms, and came to the conclusion that presidential debates are just a variation on Narcissus's pond in which we only see our own reflections and hear our own words, which explains why de…