umbertino Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Bolsonaro attacks 'putrid' media over Marielle Franco murder revelations Brazilian president seethes after investigation revealed suspects met at his compound before leftist politician’s murder Tom Phillips Latin America correspondent Wed 30 Oct 2019 14.22 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/30/brazil-jair-bolsonaro-marielle-franco-murder-suspects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marielle_Franco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Who (besides the rich) actually thinks wealth taxes are a bad idea? October 25, 2019 3:05 PM CDT By Tim Libretti https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/who-besides-the-rich-actually-thinks-wealth-taxes-are-a-bad-idea/ Chesa Boudin, Son of 1960s Radicals, Runs for San Francisco DA on Criminal Justice Reform Platform October 30, 2019 https://www.democracynow.org/2019/10/30/chesa_boudin_san_francisco_district_attorney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 India strips Kashmir of special status and divides it in two State taken under federal control and split into Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh Hannah Ellis-Petersen and a reporter in Srinagar Thu 31 Oct 2019 14.12 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/31/india-strips-kashmir-of-special-status-and-divides-it-in-two EU leaders face legal action over Czech PM's alleged conflict of interest European council accused of failing to act over claims Andrej Babiš gains from EU subsidies Jennifer Rankin in Brussels Thu 31 Oct 2019 14.40 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/31/eu-leaders-face-legal-action-czech-pm-andrej-babis-alleged-conflict-of-interest The US city preparing itself for the collapse of capitalism From a festival that helps artists trade work for healthcare to a regional micro-currency, Kingston is trying to build an inclusive and self-sufficient local ecosystem Alexandra Marvar Thu 31 Oct 2019 10.00 GMT Last modified on Thu 31 Oct 2019 15.22 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/oct/31/us-city-preparing-itself-for-the-collapse-of-capitalism Colombian artist wins $1m prize for work on political violence Nomura award goes to Doris Salcedo, who focuses on exposing human cost of conflict Lanre Bakare and Joe Parkin Daniels Thu 31 Oct 2019 15.43 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/oct/31/colombian-artist-wins-1m-prize-for-work-on-political-violence Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA agree £35bn ($45.29B) merger Tie-up of Italian and French firms would create world’s fourth-biggest carmaker Julia Kollewe Thu 31 Oct 2019 09.26 GMT Last modified on Thu 31 Oct 2019 10.08 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/oct/31/fiat-chrysler-and-psa-peugeot-agree-35bn-merger WhatsApp fake news during Brazil election ‘favoured Bolsonaro’ Analysis suggests vast majority of viral messages with false information were rightwing Daniel Avelar Wed 30 Oct 2019 16.00 GMT Last modified on Thu 31 Oct 2019 11.55 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/30/whatsapp-fake-news-brazil-election-favoured-jair-bolsonaro-analysis-suggests Death toll in Yemen war reaches 100,000 Data project says 20,000 killed this year and 12,000 civilians among total since 2015 Peter Beaumont Thu 31 Oct 2019 15.53 GMT Last modified on Thu 31 Oct 2019 15.55 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/31/death-toll-in-yemen-war-reaches-100000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 New Study: 300 Million Face Severe Risk of Climate-Fueled Coastal Flooding by 2050 October 31, 2019 https://www.democracynow.org/2019/10/31/chile_cancels_un_climate_summit_after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Is Brazil’s military now in power? There are more ministers from the armed forces in Jair Bolsonaro’s government than was sometimes the case during Brazil’s military dictatorship. How much influence will they have over its policies? by Raúl Zibechi February 2019 https://mondediplo.com/2019/02/04brazil Ankara realpolitik With Turkey’s purchase of a Russian air defence system, and both countries keen to flex their muscles internationally, could these former rivals make common cause? by Didier Billion Oct. 2019 https://mondediplo.com/2019/10/09turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Full House votes to approve Trump impeachment roadmap October 31, 2019 1:06 PM CDT By Mark Gruenberg https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/full-house-votes-to-approve-trump-impeachment-roadmap/ Argentina elections: A move forward or just a swing of the pendulum? October 31, 2019 12:40 PM CDT By Emile Schepers https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/argentina-elections-a-move-forward-or-just-a-swing-of-the-pendulum/ Israeli Arab lawmaker Ayman Odeh to Gantz: Accept us into government October 29, 2019 3:21 PM CDT By Mark Gruenberg https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/israeli-arab-lawmaker-ayman-odeh-to-gantz-accept-us-into-government/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Looming Face Of Facism | World War II In Colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Brazilian president's son suggests using dictatorship-era tactics on leftist foes Eduardo Bolsonaro’s incendiary remarks prompted many across the political spectrum to condemn him Tom Phillips Latin America correspondent Fri 1 Nov 2019 17.19 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/01/brazili-president-son-jair-eduardo-bolsonaro-dictatorship-era-tactics-leftist-foes UNBELIEVABLE he has the nerve to state such garbage....Even more infact in a Country that had to to be ruled by a fascist military dictatorship for 20plus years.....He should be condemned for stating such BESTIALITY!!!!! I know...Not his fault as he was raised by a fascist ( and proud to be) father....Who said in more occasions that the military dictatorship had been the best ever period for Brazil...This man is now President of the 2nd biggest Country in the Americas.....What gives? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_dictatorship_in_Brazil Edited November 1, 2019 by umbertino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 Undercover reporter reveals life in a Polish troll farm Katarzyna Pruszkiewicz spent six months running fake social media accounts at self-described ‘ePR firm’ in Wrocław Christian Davies in Warsaw Fri 1 Nov 2019 05.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/01/undercover-reporter-reveals-life-in-a-polish-troll-farm Malta halts shipment of cash destined for Libyan rebel chief Huge cache thought to have come from Russia in order to bankroll general’s war effort Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor Fri 1 Nov 2019 14.19 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/01/malta-halts-shipment-of-cash-destined-for-libyan-rebel-chief We stand in solidarity with Rojava, an example to the world Leaders from social movements, communities and First Nations from around the world, including LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, Eve Ensler and Stuart Basden on the Turkish invasion in north-east Syria Letters Fri 1 Nov 2019 17.52 GMT Last modified on Fri 1 Nov 2019 17.54 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/01/we-stand-in-solidarity-with-rojava-an-example-to-the-world Kurds call on US to block Turkish military drones from Syrian air space Unmanned weapons ‘targeting anything they wish to’ Kurds say Turks have killed 509 civilians and 412 troops Julian Borger in Washington Thu 31 Oct 2019 21.09 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/31/kurds-turkish-military-drones-syrian-air-space-us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Dozens killed in Mali jihadist attack Government says over 50 people left dead in Menaka region Associated Press in Bamako Sat 2 Nov 2019 11.11 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/02/dozens-killed-in-mali-jihadist-attack George Soros: ‘Brexit hurts both sides – my money was used to educate the British public’ The philanthropist who has spent billions promoting democracy talks populism, Trump and powerful enemies Sat 2 Nov 2019 08.00 GMT Tim Walker https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/nov/02/george-soros-brexit-hurts-both-sides-money-educate-british-public Super-rich prepare to leave UK 'within minutes' if Labour wins election Wealthy see potential taxes imposed by Jeremy Corbyn as bigger threat than Brexit Rupert Neate Wealth correspondent Sat 2 Nov 2019 08.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/nov/02/super-rich-leave-uk-labour-election-win-jeremy-corbyn-wealth-taxes Why are we being herded into buying part of the world's biggest polluter? Pension funds will be stuffed with Saudi Aramco shares after the oil giant’s floatation this weekend Sat 2 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT Last modified on Sat 2 Nov 2019 11.26 GMT Patrick Collinson https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/nov/02/worlds-biggest-polluter-saudi-aramco-floatation Spain: Attack on unconscious girl was sex abuse, not rape ByThe Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain — Nov 1, 2019, 11:28 AM ET https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/spain-outraged-courts-light-treatment-gang-rape-case-66685975 Dresden: The German city that declared a 'Nazi emergency' 4 hours ago https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50266955 Not good...This is dangerous stuff..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Watch World Exclusive Interview With President Donald Trump: Live From 6pm 31 October 2019, 17:35 Vid https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/nigel-farage/world-exclusive-interview-with-president-trum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Torture, rape and murder: inside Tripoli’s refugee detention camps Europe poured in aid to help migrants in Libya – but for thousands, life is still hellish and many prefer to risk staying on the streets Sun 3 Nov 2019 08.14 GMT by Francesca Mannocchi https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/03/libya-migrants-tripoli-refugees-detention-camps Saudi Aramco IPO: the ultimate marriage between carbon and capitalism A firm with the biggest carbon footprint seeks cash to grow just as the fight against climate change needs it to shrink Jonathan Watts Sun 3 Nov 2019 12.49 GMT Last modified on Sun 3 Nov 2019 13.28 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/nov/03/saudi-aramco-ipo-the-ultimate-marriage-between-carbon-and-capitalism Brazilian 'forest guardian' killed by illegal loggers in ambush Paulo Paulino Guajajara was killed by armed loggers in the Araribóia region in Maranhão (state) Sam Cowie São Paulo Sat 2 Nov 2019 19.30 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/02/brazilian-forest-guardian-killed-by-illegal-loggers-in-ambush Greece passes asylum law aimed at curbing migrant arrivals Opponents of legislation say it will severely curtail access to safeguards for asylum seekers Helena Smith in Athens Fri 1 Nov 2019 08.44 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/01/greece-passes-asylum-law-aimed-at-curbing-migrant-arrivals 'Living a daily tragedy': Venezuelans struggle to survive in Colombia Driven from their homeland by economic chaos, tens of thousands of people are living a precarious existence on the dangerous streets of Maicao in northern Colombia Steven Grattan in Maicao Fri 1 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/01/living-a-daily-tragedy-venezuelans-struggle-to-survive-in-colombia Frustration and anger fuel wave of youth unrest in Arab world Eight years after the Arab spring, unrest has shaken the Middle East and north Africa, amid youth joblessness and falling oil prices Michael Safi in Amman Sat 2 Nov 2019 15.35 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/02/middle-east-young-frustration-joblessness-fuels-protests UK: Unaoil executives admit paying multimillion-dollar bribes Three UK businessmen plead guilty in US to bribing officials in nine countries over 17 years David Pegg and Rob Evans Thu 31 Oct 2019 17.59 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/31/unaoil-executives-admit-paying-multimillion-dollar-bribes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 Trump's border wall cut open by smugglers with cheap power tools Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News AAP Sunday, 3 November 2019 3:42 am Vid https://7news.com.au/politics/trumps-wall-easy-to-cut-with-cheap-saw-c-537741 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 Saudi Arabia: arrests of dissidents and torture allegations continue Relaxation of social laws has belied repression since murder of Jamal Khashoggi, says report Michael Safi Mon 4 Nov 2019 12.28 GMT Last modified on Mon 4 Nov 2019 17.34 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/saudi-arabia-mass-arrests-of-dissidents-and-torture-allegations-continue Canadians exposed to high levels of lead in drinking water, investigation finds Levels exceed federal guidelines for hundreds of thousands 18% of test results exceed far laxer US standard Associated Press in Montreal Mon 4 Nov 2019 16.18 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/canadians-high-lead-levels-drinking-water-investigation Iran's production of enriched uranium rises tenfold in two months Experts warn of dangerous consequences as nuclear deal continues to unravel Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor Mon 4 Nov 2019 17.45 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/irans-production-of-enriched-uranium-rises-tenfold-in-two-months Bloody Tijuana: a week in the life of Mexico's murderous border city In a country with nearly 100 murders a day President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has vowed to tackle the social roots of crime but change is slow to come by Tom Phillips in Tijuana This article contains images some readers may find distressing https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/bloody-tijuana-mexico-murderous-border-city-week Sweden bomb attacks reach unprecedented level as gangs feud Police say lack of fatalities ‘incredibly lucky’ after 30 bomb squad call-outs in two months Jon Henley Europe correspondent Mon 4 Nov 2019 13.01 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/sweden-bomb-attacks-reach-unprecedented-level-as-gangs-feud Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media urges tougher stance on 'wanton violence' China Daily newspaper accuses protesters of being at mercy of hormones, and venting anger ‘at grievances real and imagined’ Staff and agencies Mon 4 Nov 2019 02.11 GMT Last modified on Mon 4 Nov 2019 10.29 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/hong-kong-protests-chinese-state-media-urges-tougher-stance-on-wanton-violence British Museum is world's largest receiver of stolen goods, says QC Geoffrey Robertson says it should ‘wash its hands of blood and return Elgin’s loot’ Dalya Alberge Mon 4 Nov 2019 14.41 GMT Last modified on Mon 4 Nov 2019 15.04 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/british-museum-is-worlds-largest-receiver-of-stolen-goods-says-qc Police find 41 migrants alive in refrigerated truck in Greece Driver arrested after seven people are rushed to hospital with respiratory problems Helena Smith in Athens Mon 4 Nov 2019 17.17 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/04/police-find-41-migrants-alive-in-refrigerated-truck-in-greece Footage leaked of Israeli officer shooting Palestinian in the back Israel says it has completed investigation into woman seen in year-old video Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem Sun 3 Nov 2019 16.32 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/03/footage-leaked-of-israeli-officer-shooting-palestinian-in-the-back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Balotelli 'not fully Italian' says Verona ultra fan chief amid racism row Brescia forward protested against racist chants during match against Hellas on Sunday Redazione ANSA Venice 04 November 201911:37 News Classic racist line of fascist extreme soccer fans...And they usually boo and cuss all the colored players...That's "merit" of fmr. ( thank God) Minister of Interiors Mateo Salvini who de facto cleared racist language toward a lot of people...Hope he never becomes part of a Gov't again.... Matteo Salvini: The making of a modern despot? Barbara Pellegrino 3 mars, 2019 https://www.eyes-on-europe.eu/matteo-salvini-2/ A.Mittal says pulling out of ILVA, govt says won't let it Conte calls summit with ministers, will summon A.Mittal Tue Redazione ANSA Rome 04 November 201918:24 News http://www.ansa.it/english/news/2019/11/04/a.mittal-says-pulling-out-of-ilva-govt-says-wont-let-it_a9bf2d8c-0ec9-49e9-8887-9c87972c3805.html Biggest steel plant in Europe Edited November 4, 2019 by umbertino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Mexico’s security failure: grisly cartel shootout shows who holds the power Amlo is under pressure to rethink his peace-keeping strategy that includes alleviating poverty and a ban on corruption Jo Tuckman in Mexico City Tue 5 Nov 2019 09.05 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/05/mexicos-security-failure-grisly-cartel-shootout-shows-who-holds-the-power 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 If Americans are better off than a decade ago, why doesn’t it feel that way? A growing number of Americans work hard but aren’t getting their basic needs met – but the 2020 candidates seem poised to tackle economic inequality Jessica Goodheart Tue 5 Nov 2019 10.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/05/if-americans-are-better-off-than-a-decade-ago-why-doesnt-it-feel-that-way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 “Release My Mother”: A Yale Student Fights to Halt Deportation of His Mother with Stage IV Cancer November 05, 2019 https://www.democracynow.org/2019/11/5/cancer_patient_tania_romero_ice_detention Bill McKibben on U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord, California Fires, Climate Refugees & More November 05, 2019 https://www.democracynow.org/2019/11/5/trump_admin_paris_climate_agreement_withdrawal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Think billionaires are just super-rich people? Big mistake The hard realities of extreme wealth – political influence and jaw-dropping inequality – should have us all protesting in the streets Wed 6 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT Arwa Mahdawi https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/06/billionaires-super-rich-extreme-wealth-political-influence-inequality-gates-bezos-buffett Canada is overdue for a reckoning with its anti-black racism A recent incident in Alberta is yet another reminder that Canada’s post-racial image is a myth – and a dangerous one Wed 6 Nov 2019 11.00 GMT Last modified on Wed 6 Nov 2019 11.02 GMT Tayo Bero https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/06/canada-overdue-reckoning-anti-black-racism Pro-Beijing lawmaker 'stabbed' in Hong Kong Junius Ho hospitalised after attack that comes amid protests Guardian staff Wed 6 Nov 2019 03.05 GMT Last modified on Wed 6 Nov 2019 04.31 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/06/pro-beijing-lawmaker-junius-ho-attacked-in-apparent-stabbing-in-hong-kong-park I truly hope this incident wasn't made up for China having an excuse to intervene in Hong Kong.....Which would be bad.... An Oscars ban for a Nigerian film shows the Academy still doesn’t get it on race Excluding Lionheart for using English shows Africans are still expected to satisfy American ideas of authenticity Wed 6 Nov 2019 06.00 GMT Afua Hirsch https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/06/oscard-ban-nollywood-film-lionheart-oscarssowhite-nigerian-film Spain's far-right Vox surges in wake of Catalan independence protests Catalan question again dominates campaign with fears over rise of far-right Vox party Sam Jones in Madrid and Stephen Burgen in Barcelona Wed 6 Nov 2019 11.36 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/06/barcelona-picks-itself-up-after-protests-as-spain-goes-to-polls Surge of rightwing populism in eastern Europe is part of a global trend The long read discussing the cause of illiberal movements in countries such as Poland and Hungary ignores the role of transnational ultraconservative networks, writes Elzbieta Korolczuk Letters Tue 5 Nov 2019 17.33 GMT Last modified on Tue 5 Nov 2019 17.45 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/05/surge-of-rightwing-populism-in-eastern-europe-is-part-of-a-global-trend Most countries' climate plans 'totally inadequate' – experts US and Brazil unlikely to meet Paris agreement pledges - while Russia has not even made one Damian Carrington Environment editor Tue 5 Nov 2019 17.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/05/most-countries-climate-plans-totally-inadequate-experts ‘We’re going home!’: more than 500 Oklahoma inmates freed in historic release State initiative reclassified felony crimes to misdemeanors and sweeping vote allowed changes to apply to those serving sentences Cary Aspinwall in Taft, Oklahoma Tue 5 Nov 2019 16.00 GMT Vid https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/05/oklahoma-inmates-prison-historic-mass-release America needs to seriously tax the rich – I should know, I'm one of them As a member of the Patriotic Millionaires organization I’ve seen how our system perpetuates gross inequality but now I’m a proud ‘traitor to our class’ George Zimmer Wed 6 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/06/america-tax-rich-wealthy-people-patriotic-millionaires Israel can deport Human Rights Watch official, court rules Court backs expulsion of Omar Shakir for allegedly promoting pro-Palestinian boycotts Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem Tue 5 Nov 2019 11.57 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/05/israel-top-court-says-government-can-deport-human-rights-watch-official 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Russian army's hazing culture drove son to kill soldiers, says father Ramil Shamsutdinov opened fire on eight fellow soldiers on Siberian military base Andrew Roth in Moscow Wed 6 Nov 2019 15.19 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/06/russian-armys-hazing-culture-drove-son-ramil-shamsutdinov-to-kill-soldiers-says-father 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Macron warns of Nato 'brain death' as US turns its back on allies French president also says Europe is in danger of disappearing geopolitically Angelique Chrisafis in Paris Thu 7 Nov 2019 14.56 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/macron-warns-of-nato-brain-death-as-us-turns-its-back-on-allies UK diplomatic cables shed light on Cuba 'sonic attacks' scare FoI release shows how embassy and FCO staff sought to make sense of mystery illnesses Ian Sample Science editor Thu 7 Nov 2019 11.33 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/uk-diplomatic-cables-shed-light-on-cuba-sonic-attacks-scare Leak from neo-Nazi site could identify hundreds of extremists worldwide Researchers claim users identified from online leak of contents of now defunct Iron March, linked to acts of extremist terrorism Jason Wilson Thu 7 Nov 2019 14.40 GMT Last modified on Thu 7 Nov 2019 14.44 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/07/neo-nazi-site-iron-march-materials-leak Is America a democracy? If so, why does it deny millions the vote? Voter suppression as a tactic – from strict ID laws to closing polling places to purging voter rolls – is deliberately making it hard for minority communities in America to exercise their democratic right by Ankita Rao, voting rights editor in New York, Pat Dillon in Madison, Wisconsin, Kim Kelly in Philadelphia, and Zak Bennett in Miami Beach, Florida Thu 7 Nov 2019 11.01 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/07/is-america-a-democracy-if-so-why-does-it-deny-millions-the-vote Briton who fought Isis alongside PKK in Iraq jailed for four years Aidan James, who opposed Islamic State, guilty of terror training with banned Kurdistan Workers’ party PA Media Thu 7 Nov 2019 15.09 GMT Last modified on Thu 7 Nov 2019 15.35 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/07/briton-who-fought-isis-alongside-pkk-in-iraq-jailed-for-four-years WTF As German health minister, I’m championing both migration and patriotism In Germany we’re welcoming international migrants into our health professions by focusing on shared values, not differences Thu 7 Nov 2019 10.19 GMT Last modified on Thu 7 Nov 2019 12.57 GMT Jens Spahn https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/07/german-health-minister-migration-patriotism 'I've been shafted twice': Stasi victims and their quest for compensation Systematic degradation by state police resulting in lost careers and poor mental health has been hard to prove for many seeking recompense Philip Oltermann in Berlin Wed 6 Nov 2019 05.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/06/ive-been-shafted-twice-stasi-victims-and-their-quest-for-compensation Young Kurdish feminists make me hopeful for the future of the region A conference on sexual violence in Iraqi Kurdistan has given women an overdue opportunity to voice their experiences Thu 7 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT Last modified on Thu 7 Nov 2019 07.02 GMT Julie Bindel https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/07/young-kurdish-feminists-make-me-hopeful-for-the-future-of-the-region Iran has 'military advantage over US and allies in Middle East' Thinktank says third parties such as Shia militias are more important to Tehran than nuclear plans Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor Thu 7 Nov 2019 00.01 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/iran-has-military-advantage-over-us-and-allies-in-middle-east 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Delhi’s toxic politicians must be held to account for this deadly pollution India’s climate movements are growing, but a unique political deadlock in the capital is creating a destructive inertia Aruna Chandrasekhar Fri 8 Nov 2019 09.20 GMT Last modified on Fri 8 Nov 2019 10.27 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/08/delhi-india-toxic-politicians-held-account-pollution Lebanese women demand new rights amid political turmoil Feminist bloc plans to build on role in protests that brought down prime minister Gaia Caramazza Fri 8 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT Last modified on Fri 8 Nov 2019 08.11 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/08/lebanese-women-demand-new-rights-amid-political-turmoil Rightwing columnist smacks journalist Glenn Greenwald on Brazil radio show Greenwald has faced backlash from far right after series of articles damaging to Jair Bolsonaro’s government Anna Jean Kaiser in Rio de Janeiro Thu 7 Nov 2019 22.03 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/glenn-greenwald-brazil-augusto-nunes-radio-show How an isolated group of Mormons got caught up in Mexico's cartel wars The deaths of nine women and children has thrust into focus a small religious community and their long history in a remote corner of northern Mexico David Agren in Mexico City Fri 8 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/08/mexico-american-mormons-drugs-cartel-attack Lula: former Brazil president could be freed from jail after court ruling Court says people, including former president convicted in Car Wash scandal, can’t be jailed until all appeals are exhausted Associated Press Fri 8 Nov 2019 02.56 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/08/lula-former-brazil-president-could-be-freed-from-jail-after-court-ruling On top of the world: Europeans say they are happier than ever Despite social and political turbulence, most EU people report broad levels of satisfaction Mark Rice-Oxley Fri 8 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT Last modified on Fri 8 Nov 2019 07.03 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/08/on-top-of-the-world-europeans-say-they-are-happier-than-ever Italian Holocaust survivor given police escort after far-right threats Death threats against Liliana Segre have increased since her proposal for an anti-racism commission was passed Angela Giuffrida in Rome Thu 7 Nov 2019 18.19 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/italian-holocaust-survivor-given-police-escort-after-far-right-threats Donald Trump fined $2m for misusing charity for political ends New York judge also signed off on agreement to close the Trump Foundation and distribute $1.7m remaining funds to not-for-profits David Smith in Washington Thu 7 Nov 2019 21.46 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/07/donald-trump-charity-foundation-misuse-lawsuit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Brazil's former president Lula walks free from prison after supreme court ruling Workers’ party leader had been held for 580 days for corruption Court rules incarceration unlawful until appeals exhausted Dom Phillips in Rio de Janeiro Fri 8 Nov 2019 20.55 GMT The former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walks out after being released from prison in Curitiba Photograph: Rodolfo Bührer/Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/08/lula-brazil-released-prison-supreme-court-ruling Good..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Today in history: Kristallnacht, the Nazis’ “Night of Broken Glass” November 9, 2012 5:04 PM CST By Barbara Russum A synagogue burns on Kristallnacht, 1938. | Public domain https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/today-in-history-kristallnacht-or-the-night-of-broken-glass/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Bolivian police 'mutiny' in opposition to Evo Morales Groups of officers in major cities join protests over disputed presidential election result Dan Collyns in La Paz Sat 9 Nov 2019 05.34 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/09/bolivian-police-mutiny-in-opposition-to-evo-morales Poorly planned Amazon dam project 'poses serious threat to life' Operator faces choice of weakening 14km barrier or potentially devastating a biodiversity hotspot Fri 8 Nov 2019 16.00 GMT by Jonathan Watts in Belo Monte https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/08/death-of-a-river-the-ruinous-design-flaw-in-a-vast-amazon-rainforest-dam In 1989, capitalism won. Today its greatest ideological challenge is the planet The fall of the iron curtain saw the market dominate. But environmental protection has become a significant rival belief Sat 9 Nov 2019 12.00 GMT Larry Elliott https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/09/1989-capitalism-planet-iron-curtain-market-environmental Cuba’s secret deal with Qatar to take up to 90% of doctors' wages Most of the money earned by Cuban medics working in Qatar goes to their national government. But while some feel exploited, others tell a different story Pete Pattisson in Dukhan Fri 8 Nov 2019 07.00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/08/cuba-secret-deal-to-monetise-medics-working-in-qatar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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