2024-10-03: News Headlines

WSWS (2024-10-03). Fighting against war means fighting capitalism! wsws.org Never before has the threat of nuclear annihilation been as great as it is today. It is high time to stop the unbridled escalation of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine by the NATO powers.

Colin Todhunter (2024-10-03). What Was COVID Really About? Triggering a Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping Up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…

aljazeera (2024-10-03). Two killed as 'weird' Typhoon Krathon crashes into southwestern Taiwan. aljazeera.com As storm batters island, soldiers in south mobilised to help battle electrical fire in hospital that killed nine.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-10-03). A year after the attack on NewsClick, journalists in India call for a united fight against assaults on independent media. peoplesdispatch.org Many former NewsClick employees are struggling to find an alternative job even after months of unemployment due to the vilification and fear mongering campaign launched by the ultra-right government in India.

Mark Eric Owor (2024-10-03). UBA's Tony Elumelu uses UNGA 79 to urge global leaders to invest in Africa's future. independent.co.ug Tony Elumelu at #NGA79: Driving Financial Inclusion, Tackling Global Hunger, Unemployment New York, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September to urge …

Brandon Johnson (2024-10-03). Airstrike: Boeing's Machinists still on picket line after three weeks. peoplesworld.org RENTON, Wash.—The walkout from Boeing by 33,000 Machinists in Washington state and Portland, Ore., is about to enter its fourth week in spite of a "final" deal Boeing executives released directly to workers, demanding immediate ratification. Since then, negotiations have stopped with no indication either side is willing to give ground. As of Sept. 30, …

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-10-03). Regional War Is Heating Up In West Asia. popularresistance.org "The UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the [Tel Aviv] area in occupied Palestine with several Yaffa drones. The operation successfully achieved its objectives, as the drones reached their targets without the enemy being able to [shoot them down]," Saree said in a statement shared on social media. | The Ansrallah official did not give any details about the target of the strike, which he described as being part of the "fifth phase" of Yemen's military operations in support of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. | Saree also called on "all Arab and Islamic…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-10-03). Russian base in Syria repels massive drone attack. plenglish.com Damascus, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) The Russian and Syrian air defense shot down a large number of drones and missiles launched against the Russian air base in Khmeimim and its surroundings, in the Syrian province of Latakia.

presstv.ir (2024-10-03). Yemen strikes 'vital target' in Tel Aviv with Yaffa drones. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces have targeted with several drones a "vital target" in the center of the Israeli-occupied territories.

Tyler Rogoway (2024-10-03). AH-64 Apaches Practice Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Saudi Arabia. twz.com

hindustantimes (2024-10-03). U.S. Calls Iran's Missile Attack On Israel 'Support For Terror', Iran Gives Fierce Response | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive faceoff between the United States and Iran at the UN Security Council. US envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Iran's Amir Saeid Iravani exchanged heated arguments after Iran launched 180 missiles and drones at Israel on October 1. Linda warned Iran and its proxies to take action against the United States or further actions against Israel. The Iranian envoy, on the other hand, accused the US, UK, and Western states of providing unwavering support to Israel, saying it has given carte blanche to this aggressive terrorist regime for all sorts of sinister behaviour.

David Swanson (2024-10-03). How to Get Aid to Victims of a Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, October 3, 2024 | Remarks to Global Peace Summit's Round Table Conference, October 3, 2024 | One obvious step would be for the U.S. government to restore funding of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency). For five reasons. | It's pocket change compared to what the U.S. is spending on militarism — not trillions or hundreds of billions but merely $100 million or so — (Note that the U.S. military spent over $200 million on a public…

Alice Slater, Global Issues. (2024-10-03). Nuclear Annihilation Threatened By Revival Of Cold War And Red Scare. popularresistance.org There had been a sense of waiting with bated breath in the wake of Russia's President Vladimir Putin recent announcement that he would lower the threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons, as the US and its NATO allies broadcasted their plans to ignore a repeated "red line" articulated by US President Biden not to provide arms to Ukraine which could be launched deep inside Russia. | Britain is playing its usual provocative role by sending clear messages that it would welcome US approval to let Ukraine use its "Storm Shadow" long-range missiles. We just got a short breather, in light of this recently issued pub…

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2024-10-03). For The First Time, Congress Will Vote On Blocking Weapons To Israel. popularresistance.org Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. | The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles. | "Sadly, and illegally, much of the carnage in Gaza has been carried out with U.S.-provided military equipment," said Sanders in a statement. "Providing more offensive weapons to continue this disastrous war would violate U.S. and inter…

Morning Star. (2024-10-03). Palestine Action Halt F-35 Supply Chain At Wirral Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Palestine Action activists shut down a factory today that is known to supply crucial parts for warplanes being used in Israel's Gaza genocide. | They climbed onto the roof of Teledyne CML Composites in Bromborough on the Wirral, cut holes into it and sprayed blood-red paint into the factory. | Parent company Teledyne Technologies is the single-largest exporter of weaponry from Britain to Israel. | CML Composites specialises in components for the F-35 fighter jet, which Israel has used to drop 2,000lb bombs on Gaza. | Activists from the group previously targeted the site in July, driving a van through the factory…

maxyyjones (2024-10-03). For the First Time Ever There Will be a Vote in Congress on Blocking Weapons to Israel. scheerpost.com By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes …

Staff (2024-10-03). For the First Time Ever There Will be a Vote in Congress on Blocking Weapons to Israel. scheerpost.com Bernie Sanders on Face the Nation, Feb. 19, 2023. Screenshot. By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days …

David Swanson (2024-10-03). In Madison, Wisconsin, Pressuring Congress to End Wars. worldbeyondwar.org We want our members of Congress to join Senators Merkley, Welch, and Sanders in blocking weapons sales to Israel. We also call on Congress to halt NATO-backed strikes inside Russia, stop arming Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Stephen Zunes (2024-10-03). Israel's Orwellian Strategy in Lebanon. progressive.org Turning pagers and walkie-talkies into weapons of war is a new escalation in a growing war in the Middle East.

infobrics (2024-10-03). Zelensky's laughable 'victory plan' seems to be 'working' — he already got $8 billion. infobrics.org What is this "victory plan" about? It wouldn't be the first time that the Neo-Nazi junta is claiming that it can "win", but it "just needs this one game changer". So far, only nuclear weapons and aircraft carriers haven't been delivered to its forces. However, nothing worked, so how would this new "plan" turn the tide? Russian offensive capabilities only keep growing, with a deadly combination of artillery dominance and air superiority aided by unrivaled long-range strike systems. Not even NATO itself can match that, let alone the battered Kiev regime forces.

newarab (2024-10-03). Ship carrying Israel explosives requests Portugal flag removal. newarab.com A The German-owned MV Kathrin is due to arrive in Montenegro on Thursday, where the explosives will be transferred to arms manufacturers producing weapons for Israel. The ship will also head to Slovenia to offload the cargo, according to Amnesty International. | Citing an u…

hindustantimes (2024-10-03). Netanyahu Lebanon Strategy Falters After Hezbollah Bleeds IDF? Israel Now Targets Civilians Crossing. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's fierce resistance has dealt a significant blow to Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, with the IDF suffering its deadliest day yet. As Israeli forces face intense ground combat and tank losses, the military is accused of targeting the Masnaa civilian crossing, suspecting Hezbollah of smuggling weapons. With escalating airstrikes and mounting casualties, could Israel be shifting its strategy?

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2024-09-30: News Headlines

Mansa Musa (2024-09-30). 'I Am Maroon': The life of Black Panther Russell 'Maroon' Shoatz. therealnews.com For nearly half a century, Russell 'Maroon' Shoatz was a political prisoner of the United States. Prior to his incarceration, Shoatz fought against US capitalism and imperialism as a member of the Black Panther Party, and then as a soldier of the Black Liberation Army. Due to his two successful escapes from prison and organizing behind bars, Shoatz spent two decades in solitary confinement. Despite this brutal repression, Shoatz continued to struggle for liberation, leaving behind a trove of political writings that continue to inspire revolutionaries to this day. Shoatz's children, Russell Shoatz III and Sh…

Hank Pellissier (2024-09-30). Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL) presents Hugo Chavez documentary. indybay.org Film of failed coup attempt against Hugo Chavez is presented by PSL…

Basit Mahmood (2024-09-30). Robert Jenrick in car crash interview after details of 'mystery' £75,000 donation emerge. leftfootforward.org A mystery company which has zero employees, has never made a profit and is reportedly in more than $300,000 in debt.

WSWS (2024-09-30). This week in history: September 30-October 6. wsws.org Paddington rail crash; Spinola steps down in Portugal; People's Republic of China founded; League of Nations adopts bankrupt anti-war measure.

WSWS (2024-09-30). "They want a fair share the same as us": Boeing, Textron and Eaton strikes continue as clash looms on East Coast docks. wsws.org The potential start of coast-wide docks strike has the potential to transform the Boeing strike into part of a nationwide offensive by the working class.

Jessica Corbett (2024-09-30). Tlaib Slams US-Funded 'Bloodbath' as Biden Calls Israel Bombing Lebanon 'Justice'. indybay.org Margaret Zaknoen DeReus, executive director at the California-based Institute for Middle East Understanding, said: "Like Biden, not a word from the VP , from the candidate of joy & freedom, about the 1,000+ Lebanese men, women and children Israel obliterated. Not a word about hundreds of thousands of Lebanese displaced, entire city blocks destroyed. We don't exist as human beings to this [administration]." | Responding to both statements on social media, the anti-war group CodePink said that the Biden-Harris administration "believes flattening a residential area with… bombs is 'justice.'"

Angela (2024-09-30). Tuesday 10/1: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc101

presstv.ir (2024-09-30). Iraqi resistance strikes vital Israeli targets in Eilat with combat drones. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out two drone strikes on strategic targets within Israeli-occupied territories, in retaliation for the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

aljazeera (2024-09-30). Putin says Ukraine goals will be 'achieved' as he repeats 'neo-Nazi' claims. aljazeera.com President repeats justification for sending forces into Ukraine as Moscow launches swarms of drones against Kyiv.

Angela (2024-09-30). Friday 11/1: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org In front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

_____ (2024-09-30). Israel Bombed Lebanon Today, Killing Hundreds—the U.S. Is Sending More Bombs. transcend.org 23 Sep 2024 – Weapons used in Israeli strikes into Lebanon that have killed civilians have been found to be U.S.-made.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-30). Gaza: Israeli Attacks Devastate Lives of Children with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Muhammad Haitham Hammad, a 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, and his mother, Marwa Atef Khalil Hammad, 27, in a tent after they were displaced, following the Israeli military's order directing civilians to evacuate from the north of Gaza to the south, September 5, 2024. Muhammad experiences recurrent seizures and was not getting regular access to his medication. | © 2024 Ahmad AL lulu for Human Rights Watch | The Israeli government's attacks and unlawful blockade against Gaza have inflicted profound suffering on children with disabilities, and explosive weapons have left many ot…

Tim Wheeler (2024-09-30). Protesters demand end to Israeli arms shipments at Washington State weapons depot. peoplesworld.org PORT TOWNSEND, Wash.—An estimated 150 protesters gathered in a county park across the road from the Indian Island Naval Magazine on Sunday, Sept. 22, to demand a halt to the delivery of U.S. bombs and missiles used in Israel's war on Gaza that has killed an estimated 41,000 unarmed Palestinians including 16,000 children. The crowd …

Tim Wheeler (2024-09-30). Protesters demand end to Israeli arms shipments at Washington State weapons depot. peoplesworld.org PORT TOWNSEND, Wash.—An estimated 150 protesters gathered in a county park across the road from the Indian Island Naval Magazine Sunday, Sept. 22, to demand a halt to delivery of U.S. bombs and missiles used in Israel's war on Gaza that has killed an estimated 41,000 unarmed Palestinians including 16,000 children. The crowd was grieving …

Pressenza New York (2024-09-30). Sept 28: Occupy Peace Rally in Kingston, NY (Video and Photos). pressenza.com The rally occurred at the Four Corners of Freedom on Crown and John Streets in Kingston, N.Y. | Speakers: | Judge Andrew Napolitano, constitutional expert, and host of Judging Freedom podcast | Scott Ritter, former U.N. weapons inspector | Joe Lauria, editor-in-chief of Consortium News | Gerald Celente, founder of Occupy Peace, the Universal Church of Freedom, Peace and Justice and publisher of the Trends Journal magazine… | Plus live Zooms with other renowned guests, like Roger Waters invited by Randy Credico radio host, and activist. | Organized by Yo…

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