(2019-10-02). 'Pssst… Don't tell anyone, but we surely will': Putin pokes fun at question of whether Russia plans to meddle in 2020 US election. rt.com 
It seems Vladimir Putin has become so tired of Russian meddling claims that he 'secretly' told an NBC journalist that Moscow will surely influence the 2020 US vote. The confession was made in front of a laughing audience though. | Autumn of 2020 — the time when the US will choose their president — is nearing and there is no dying down of Russiagate, it seems. So NBC's Keir Simmons, who came to Moscow to moderate the Energy Week forum, tried to get some information on the everlasting issue. | "Is Russia as [special prosecutor] Robert Mueller alleged attempting to influence the 2020 election in the US?
(2019-10-02). Killer cop on trial: Justice for Anthony Hill! workers.org 
On March 9, 2015, promising musician and singer Anthony Hill was killed by DeKalb County Deputy Robert Olsen in the parking lot of Hill's Chamblee apartment complex. Hill, 27, an African-American veteran of the Afghanistan war, had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD as a result of his military . . . | Continue reading Killer cop on trial: Justice for Anthony Hill! at Workers.org
(2019-10-02). Israel Begins Netanyahu's Pre-Indictment Corruption Hearing. truthdig.com 
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-awaited pre-indictment hearing on corruption charges began Wednesday in Jerusalem, as a jittery political world eagerly sought clarity on his legal standing amid the stalemate that followed the country's second inconclusive election of the year. | Netanyahu is currently struggling to prolong his lengthy rule by building a unity government with his primary opponent, the centrist Blue and White party, which refuses to partner with him because of the serious crimes of which he is suspected. | Israel's attorney general has recommended charging Netanya…
(2019-10-02). Internally Displaced Syrian Refugees Tormented by US Forces. globalresearch.ca Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are trapped in northern and southern camps controlled by the US and its jihadist foot soldiers. | On October 1, Russian and Syrian Joint Coordination Committees on the Repatriation of Syrian Refugees said US forces, …
(2019-10-02). One Year After the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Business as Usual? mintpressnews.com Who is more evil—the maniacal Saudi crown prince responsible for Khashoggi's murder and the murder of tens of thousands of Yemenis, or the mendacious world leaders and businesspeople who continue to embrace what should be a pariah state?
(2019-10-02). Indian Trotskyists hold public meetings in defence of Assange and Manning. wsws.org Speakers explained the persecution of Assange and Manning is part of an escalating attack on democratic rights by governments everywhere.
(2019-10-02). Assange judge blocks extradition to Azerbaijan of 'McMafia' wife. wsws.org Arbuthnot ruled against the extradition of Zamira Hajiyeva, finding there was "a real risk" she would suffer a "flagrant denial of justice".
(2019-10-02). North Korea Fires Submarine Missile in Show of Strength. telesurenglish.net North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that landed near Japanese, waters, in a show of strength as the U.S. and South Korea ramp up military cooperation. | RELATED: | North Korea Attacks 'Hypocrisy' of South Korea as Peace Falters | The missile is said to be a Pukguksong-class weapon, it flew 450 kilometers and reached an altitude of 910 kilometers. "At present, t…
(2019-10-02). Yemeni Houthis Defeating Paper Tiger Saudis. globalresearch.ca According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Saudi Arabia ranks third in global military spending after the US and China — allocating an estimated $65.5 billion in 2018. | The US, Britain and France are its main weapons, munitions, …
(2019-10-02). Trump and Money Are Shielding Saudi Arabia From Accountability for Khashoggi's Killing. commondreams.org Protesters rally outside the Saudi Arabia Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, where journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed Oct. 2, 2018. (Photo: Ozan Kose / AFP/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyy.jpeg …
(2019-10-02). Iraq Protests: At Least 9 Dead After Police Open Fire on Crowds, Embassies Sealed Off. theantimedia.com At least nine killed as Iraqis take to streets again to protest corruption, unemployment and removal of popular military leader.
(2019-10-02). Hong Kong's Lost Generation. thenation.com Hong Kong's Lost Generation…
(2019-10-02). Hong Kong Issue in SF Bay Area: Masks in Civic Center, Precautions at Stanford. indybay.org On September 29, the Northern California Hong Kong Club held a rally in San Francisco's Civic Center. Fearing reprisals, many demonstrators wore masks to hide their identities. Meanwhile, at Stanford University, security is tight ahead of a China program to be held from 2: 30pm on October 2, "Hong Kong: A City in Turmoil." | [Photos by Charlie Moehle, Pro Bono Photo, Please credit the photographer]…
(2019-10-02). Hong Kong: Make Colonialism Great Again. indybay.org It is a thoroughly reactionary development when demonstrators carrying U.S. flags march through a city asking the most hated imperialist figure, Donald Trump, to come to their aid. But that is what is happening in Hong Kong. | Originally posted to lowwagecapitalism.com on Sept 10, 2019…
(2019-10-02). Khashoggi Vigil Held in Istanbul to Mark One Year of His Murder. telesurenglish.net A vigil for murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been organized in Istanbul, Turkey, a year after he was killed in the Saudi Arabia consulate. | RELATED: | Saudi Crown Prince Takes Responsibility for Khashoggi Murder | Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, was murdered on October 2 at its…
(2019-10-02). One year after Khashoggi murder, US CEOs flock to Saudi Arabia. wsws.org Crown Prince bin Salman say he takes "responsibility" for the assassination directed by his closest aides, but claims he did not order it.
(2019-10-02). Youth in revolt: Les Misérables—and other films: Made in Bangladesh, Mariam, Rocks, Desert One. wsws.org Les Misérables takes place today in the impoverished Paris suburb that was also a setting in Victor Hugo's famed novel. Made in Bangladesh proposes that unions are the answer to the exploitation of millions of textile workers.
(2019-10-02). Hypersonic weapons and national (in)security. nationofchange.org Hypersonic weapons close in on their targets at a minimum speed of Mach 5, five times the speed of sound or 3,836.4 miles an hour. They are among the latest entrants in an arms competition that has embroiled the United States for generations, first with the Soviet Union, today with China and Russia. Pentagon officials …
(2019-10-02). New 'Red' Bloc: Russia -China Alliance. globalresearch.ca On October 1, China celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China. This analysis is designed to provide a broader perspective to the Chinese-Russian military cooperation at the moment. | *** | For starters, one should note …
(2019-10-02). Where Are the Indictments of those Implicated in the Coup Attempt Against Trump? globalresearch.ca In the 1970s Irving Kristol declared Republicans to be the "stupid party." How correct he has proven to be. Russiagate and now this latest coup attempt to overthrow the elected president of the United States are acts of sedition. There …
(2019-10-02). History: Russian Government Condemn's European Parliament's Blaming Stalin as Having Started World War II. globalresearch.ca On October 1st, Russia's Tass news agency reported that the Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin condemned the European Parliament for having blamed Stalin along with Hitler as having started World War II. He said, | "The recent …
(2019-10-02). Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration at Yerba Buena Gardens (San Francisco). indybay.org Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens, between Mission St. & 3rd and Howard St. & 4th, San Francisco…
(2019-10-02). Heavy Rainfall in India Kills Over 1,600 People Since June. telesurenglish.net More than 1,600 people died since June in India due to the heaviest rains in 25 years, according to government data published Tuesday. | RELATED: | Letter to Indian Independence Fighter Bhagat Singh | The monsoon season, which typically lasts between June and September, has already delivered 10% more rain than the 50-year average, and is expected to withdraw only after e…
(2019-10-02). Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi's 150th Birthday. thenation.com Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi's 150th Birthday…
(2019-10-02). The People's Republic of China: 70 Years of Struggle and Success. globalresearch.ca The 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is a worthwhile time to reflect on its struggles and successes with a view towards better understanding where it's headed across the coming future. | The People's Republic of …
(2019-10-02). Counting the Dead Through the Fog of War in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca During one week in late September, U.S.-led forces killed at least 70 civilians in two incidents in Afghanistan. A U.S. drone strike on September 19th killed at least 30 farmers harvesting pine nuts in Nangarhar province. Then on September 23rd, …
(2019-10-02). #IVotePalestine: For Freedom, Justice and Equality. globalresearch.ca In the upcoming Canadian general election scheduled for October 21, 2019, we commit to vote for candidates and parties that: | Support Palestinian human and national rights including the inalienable right to self-determination. | Oppose Israeli ethnic cleansing, war crimes and apartheid. …
(2019-10-02). Israel: Netanyahu's Final Hearing on Corruption Case Starts. telesurenglish.net Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his final attempt to fend off a corruption indictment Wednesday in his final hearing. His lawyers argued against looming charges that have been combined with election stalemate to threaten his long hold on power. | RELATED: | Netanyahu tapped by Israel's President to Form New Gov't | The pre-trial hearings,…
(2019-10-02). Why Israel Is Struggling to Find a Way Out of Its Political Deadlock. commondreams.org In political terms, there is nothing divided about Israel. In this month's general election, 90 per cent of Israeli Jews voted for parties that identify as being either on the militaristic, anti-Arab right or on the religious, anti-Arab far-right. (Photo: Jordi Bernabeu Farr√∫s/Flickr/cc) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/military.jpeg …
(2019-10-02). The Impeachment Inquiry: Will It Be Good for America? counterpunch.org Nancy Pelosi is a 79-year-old Democrat from San Francisco, CA. In January, 2019, she began serving her second term as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Her first term as Speaker was from 2007 to 2011. To date, she is the only woman in American history to have held that high office. Pelosi is More
(2019-10-02). Gunfights in Southern Iraq as Protests Spread Nationwide. telesurenglish.net Gunfights between protesters and security forces broke out in the southern Iraqi city of Nassiriya on Wednesday, with elite counter-terrorism troops deploying after police "lost control" of the situation, police sources told Reuters. | RELATED: | Iraqi Police Open Fires at Protesters, 1 Killed, 200 Wounded | Two protesters had been killed in the city on Wednesday and one on Tuesday after police opened fire to disperse protests. | Five people were killed overall and at least 132 wo…
(2019-10-02). Hong Kong Youth Face Military Crackdown While Fighting "One of the Most Unequal Societies Anywhere" democracynow.org 
China held its largest military parades ever in Beijing this week to mark 70 years of Communist rule. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, police escalated violence Tuesday by firing live ammunition at demonstrators for the first time in the months-long protests. In a widely viewed video posted online, a riot police officer is seen firing his gun into the chest of 18-year-old protester Tsang Chi-kin. The teenager is reportedly in stable condition. Police also fired tear gas and water cannons, while protesters were seen throwing Molotov cocktails. Ninety-six protesters were arrested on Tuesday on rioting charges.‚Ä…
(2019-10-02). Headlines for October 2, 2019. democracynow.org Report: Trump Pushed for Shooting Migrants and Placing Alligators & Snakes Along Border, Trump Claims Impeachment Inquiry Is "Coup" as Pompeo Blocks Officials from Testifying, Sen. Grassley Breaks from Trump to Support Protection of Whistleblower, In "Victory for Black People in America," Dallas Officer Convicted of Murdering Black Man Inside His Own Home, Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Georgia Abortion Law, U.S.-N. Korea Talks to Resume as Pyongyang Carries Out New Missile Test, Hong Kong Protesters Stage Sit-in Outside School of Student Shot by Police, Pretrial Hearings Begin in Netanyahu Corruption Case, Per…
(2019-10-02). One Year After Khashoggi Murder, Chorus of Demands for Saudi Govt. to Face Consequences. commondreams.org "Despite the backlash directed at the kingdom, the Saudis haven't faced serious consequences for the slaying of Khashoggi or its slaughter of civilians in Yemen." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/khashoggi_2.jpg …
(2019-10-01). How the Saudi Oil Field Attack Overturned America's Apple Cart. counterpunch.org 
In many ways it doesn't really matter who — Houthis in Yemen? Iranians? Shiites in Iraq? — launched those missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. Whoever did it changed the rules of the game, and not just in the Middle East. "It's a moment when offense laps defense, when the strong have reason to fear the weak," observes military historian Jack Radey. More
(2019-10-01). NothingGate? Australian PM undercuts MSM narrative on Trump 'pressure' in phone call. rt.com 
US President Donald Trump has again come under a media barrage after reports that he "pressed" Australia's prime minister to assist in an investigation into the origins of Russiagate, which Canberra disputes. | In a report on Monday, the New York Times said the president "pushed" Austrialian Prime Minister Scott Morrison into cooperating with a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe tasked with looking into the origins of the 'Russiagate' investigation. While the Times itself acknowledges there was nothing "illegal [or] untoward" about the president's request, the story posits similarities to Trump's July call with…
(2019-10-01). Secret Israeli nuclear test covered up to help Jimmy Carter's re-election. peoplesworld.org 
Former President Jimmy Carter covered up a nuclear weapon test by Israel in 1979, declassified reports have suggested. His administration feared that making the discovery public would damage his bid for re-election. U.S. satellites picked up a "double flash" signal associated with a nuclear explosion in the South Indian Ocean in September 1979. This led …
(2019-10-01). North Korean nuclear talks with US to resume this weekend. thecanary.co 
North Korea and the US have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations this weekend following a months-long stalemate over the withdrawal of sanctions in exchange for disarmament, a senior North Korean diplomat said.Choe Son Hui, North Korea's first vice minister of foreign affairs, said the two nations will have preliminary contact on Friday before holding working-level talks on Saturday.In a statement released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, Choe expressed optimism over the outcome of the meeting but did not say where it would take place."It is my expectation that the working-level negotiations…
(2019-10-01). China: 70 years of building socialism in the People's Republic. peoplesworld.org 
Seventy years have passed since Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China, announcing to the world that the country had "stood up" and would "no longer be a nation subject to insult and humiliation." The period since Oct. 1, 1949, has been among the most tumultuous in Chinese civilization's 3,000-plus year …
(2019-10-01). Israel's Benny Gantz Faces Dutch War Crimes Case. therealnews.com 
Ismail Ziada, a Dutch Palestinian who lost six family members when Israel bombarded his home in Gaza, is taking Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's Blue and White Party, to court for killing his family. Prof. Hilla Dayan, who observed the proceedings, discusses the case and its impact on Israeli politics.
(2019-10-01). Peace icon Mahatma Gandhi's message of 'mutual understanding, equality' reverberates on Day of Non-Violence. un.org On Wednesday, the global community marks the International Day of Non-Violence, which this year coincided with the 150th anniversary of the birth of the global peace icon who led India to independence, Mahatma Gandhi.
(2019-10-01). Iran Willing to Start Dialogue With Saudi Arabia: Gov't. telesurenglish.net Iran agrees with the idea of starting a dialogue process with its long-time regional foe Saudi Arabia, according to the speaker of the country's parliament, Ali Larijani, who made the statements Tuesday in an interview with Al Jazeera. | RELATED: | Saudi Arabia Sent Messages to Iran's President: Iran Government | "Iran is open to starting a dialogue with Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region," Larijani said, adding that "an Iranian-Saudi dialogue could solve many of th…
(2019-10-01). Pentagon shifts Mideast command center to US in preparation for war on Iran. wsws.org The shift of CENTCOM's command and control center to US territory was a rehearsal for a war in which US bases would become targets for Iranian retaliation.
(2019-10-01). Richard Holbrooke: Present at the Demise of U.S. Foreign Policy. counterpunch.org President Barack Obama and the Guardian described him as "a true giant of American foreign policy." Others, including the Economist, described him as the most influential and effective American diplomat of his generation. Richard Holbrooke was certainly present at most of the hot spots of his era: a young diplomat serving in Vietnam during the More
(2019-10-01). Jacques Chirac and the Art of Being Vague. counterpunch.org The tributes have been dripping in heavy praise: former French president Jacques Chirac and mayor of Paris, the great statesman; the man who said no to the US-led war juggernaut into Iraq; the man loved for being loved. Many of these should have raised the odd eyebrow here and there. "We French have lost a More
(2019-10-01). Strict alcohol laws which cut intake more than 40 per cent in Russia, linked to historically high life expectancy. un.org Strict laws put in place by the Russian authorities since 2003 have resulted in a significant drop in alcohol-related deaths nationwide, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed on Tuesday.
(2019-10-01). Russian PM to Visit Cuba To Strengthen Cooperation. telesurenglish.net Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is set to visit Cuba later in the week to meet President Miguel Diaz-Canel and discuss cooperation between the two countries, his government announced Monday. | RELATED: | Russia Denounces US Attempts of Regime Change by Force | Medvedev and Diaz-Canel are expected to discuss a wide range of topics for cooperation in the fields of business, investment, energy, transport, culture and humanitarian issues, among others. | In recent years, Cuba and…
(2019-10-01). Tuesday's Daily Brief: Greek island shelter crisis, only 8 per cent of UNGA speakers women, Russian alcohol laws extending lives, Older Persons Day. un.org Tuesday's top stories: Greece urged to fast-track asylum-seekers as 1,000 die on the Mediterranean; just 16 women addressed UN General Assembly; less alcohol means longer lives in Russia; cholera campaign in Sudan; standing up for older people on international day.
(2019-10-01). Chinese Official: Nearly 760 Million Rural People Lifted out of Poverty. dissidentvoice.org China has made massive strides ahead in improving the lives of hundreds of millions of people in the countryside. That progress was at the forefront on Friday as officials held a press conference focusing on agriculture and rural affairs, as well as a major ongoing poverty reduction campaign.
(2019-10-01). 'Day of Rage' in Palestine over Shin Bet's Torture of Detainee. telesurenglish.net Dozens of Palestinians took the streets Tuesday in occupied West Bank and annexed East Jerusalem in support of Palestinian detainee Samir Arbeed, who was admitted to a hospital in a critical state after days of torture by the…