(2021-09-12). Russia mulls sending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan — ambassador. tass.com In his words, the government and the people of Afghanistan are now focusing on rebuilding the country rather than on geopolitical agenda…
(2021-09-12). Post-9/11 "Nation-Building" in Afghanistan and Iraq Was Nothing But Destruction. commondreams.org In the world since Tuesday, I fear that there are other sorrowful Tuesdays to come.
(2021-09-12). The Palestinian scramble to earn a living in Israeli-Occupied Gaza starts at school age. juancole.com 
By Motasem A Dalloul | — ( Middle East Monitor ) — The start of the new school year in the besieged Gaza Strip saw just under 300,000 students aged between six and 17 turn up for classes; more than 20,000 are attending school for the first time, often in overcrowded classrooms. Despite the difficult …
(2021-09-12). Crisis-hit Jordan Faces an Uncertain Future. orinocotribune.com By Ziad Hafez — Sep 10 2021 | Jordan faces a profound economic crisis, with corruption at the top and unreliable allies in the region. The country will either have to forge an entirely new direction or face a crisis of legitimacy at its core. | A kingdom designed by two dying empires, Jordan is today in deep economic crisis, with uncertain alliances, few natural resources, not much water, but a generous amount of corruption. | So where is Jordan heading in today's political-economic climate? Who are its allies and where does its future lie? | The past: a prized pie and many promises | In 1916, as World War I…
(2021-09-12). US Labor Imperialism, The CIA, NED, "Solidarity Center" Afghanistan & The AFL-CIO. indybay.org Labor historian Kim Scipes discusses the history of the US labor unions role internationally. The AFL under Samuel Gompers and the AFL-CIO under their president worked with both parties and the US government to support US coups and wars abroad.
(2021-09-12). Consumer Health: 5 types of gynecologic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the five types of gynecologic cancer. Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. More than 116,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer this year, according to the Foundation for Women's Cancer. The five main types of gynecologic cancer are: Cervical cancerEarly stage cervical cancer generally produces no signs or symptoms….
(2021-09-12). Now Azerbaijan denounces U.S. over Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Three Brothers, Ankara-Baku-Islamabad axis is throwing down the gauntlet to the world, which is accommodating it at every turn. After its wars in Nagorno-Karabakh, Iraq, Libya and Syria, new ones loom in and against Armenia, Crimea, Cyrus, Greece, India (Kashmir), Iran and Tunisia, with the Russian North Caucasus not beyond its purview. ==== Azerbaijan …
(2021-09-12). Turkey continues waging war in Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anti-terrorist: anti-Kurdish, anti-Syrian. Turkey neutralizes four YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria At least four YPG/PKK terrorists were "neutralized" by Turkish security forces in northern Syria, Turkey's National Defense Ministry said on Sunday. **** Since 2016, Ankara has launched a trio of successful anti-terror operations across its border in northern Syria to prevent the formation of …
(2021-09-12). Syrian Military Source Says Ground Operation In Greater Idlib Could Start At 'Any Minute'. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies may kick off a ground operation in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib "at any minute," a Syrian military source told Sputnik on September 12. | The source told the Russian news agency, that al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib, and its Turkish-backed allies escalated their attacks in the last two weeks. | "The fronts of the southern Idlib countryside and northern countryside of Hama witnessed an except…
(2021-09-12). Build housing projects with 50/50 Jewish, Palestinian residents. zcomm.org There are whole neighborhoods in Israel designated for these specific identity groups…
(2021-09-12). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza Strip Following Rocket Attack (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
FILE PHOTO An Israeli F-16 fighter jet © Amir Cohen / Reuters | Early on September 12, Israeli fighter jets and combat drones carried out a series of airstrikes on the Palestinian Gaza Strip. | According to Palestinian sources, the Israeli airstrikes targeted 13th Division base in central Gaza, Ain Jalut base to the west of Khan Younis, al-Bahriyah base in southern Gaza and a chicken farm located on the border with Egypt's Sinai. All of these positions, except for the chicken farm, belong to the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Bri…
(2021-09-12). Sanctions Didn't Help Cubans, Iranians or Venezuelans. They Won't Help Afghans. zcomm.org Economic punishment is taking a brutal toll during the pandemic…
(2021-09-12). China expects Afghan Taliban to make clean break with ETIM terrorist group. ecns.cn China hopes the Afghan Taliban will make a clean break with the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) and other terrorist groups, and take effective measures to resolutely crack down on them, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2021-09-12). Qatari Foreign Minister Arrives In Afghanistan's Kabul After Regional Tour (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
Screen grab, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on the right side. | On September 12, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani arrived in the Afghan capital Kabul. | According to the Doha-based news channel
(2021-09-12). September 11 and the Debacle of 'Nation-Building' in Iraq and Afghanistan. zcomm.org Nation-building in Afghanistan and Iraq was the resurrection of a doctrine that should have been buried after Vietnam…
(2021-09-12). Washington To Save 585 Afghan Pilots In Uzbekistan From Returning To Taliban Hands — Report. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The United States has reached an agreement with the Uzbek authorities to transfer a group of Afghan Air Force pilots, who After the Taliban movement came to power, on August 14 and 15, 22 warplanes and 24 military helic…
(2021-09-12). An illustration of resilience and hope, in the face anti-Asian hate. news.un.org The rise in hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage in the United States since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya to produce vibrant artworks featuring people of Asian heritage. Displayed in public spaces around New York City, the images, and the messages they convey, have made headlines around the world.
(2021-09-12). Turkey opens new military command center in Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey Sets Up Military Command Center in Baku The Turkish military has set up a command center for its special forces in Baku, reported the Ermenihaber news site on Friday, citing Azerbaijani sources. **** [F]our generals of Turkey's armed forces have been deployed to the command center. The move comes a week after the Turkish …
(2021-09-12). Azerbaijan's chief of general staff in Turkey to meet with military leaders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army is on an official visit to Turkey First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan — Chief of General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army Lieutenant General Karim Valiyev is on an official visit to the Republic of Turkey. During the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation …
(2021-09-12). The New York Times Tells China to Stop Protecting Their People, & Let Covid-19 Sicken and. indybay.org Eradicating Covid-19 is possible with ZeroCovid strategy that puts people before profits…
(2021-09-12). Islamic Resistance In Iraq Blew Up Two US Supply Convoys In Al-Diwaniyah & Al-Muthanna. southfront.org 
File image. | On September 12, the pro-Iranian Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf attacked two convoys carrying logistic supplies and equipment for the US-led coalition in southern Iraq. | The first supply convoy came under attack in the province of al-Diwaniyah, while the second was targeted as it was passing in the province of al-Muthanna. | 'Ashab al-Kahf emerged in August of 2019. The group was among the first to launch attacks against US forces after the assassination of Abu Mahdi al-Muha…
(2021-09-12). At least 3 Iraqi forces killed by ISIL terrorists in Kirkuk. en.mehrnews.com Iraqi sources say ISIL terrorists' attack against positions of Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk province has left at least three martyrs.
(2021-09-12). Attacks Continue In Iraq: 'Explosive-Laden Drones' Targeted US Forces In Erbil Airport (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative imageÿ≤ | Late on September 11, two drones attacked US-led coalition forces in Erbil International Airport in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. | Col. Wayne Marotto, a spokesman for the coalition, said that "counter measures" were used to defeat the drones. Yet, one of the drones impacted inside the airport, while the second impacted outside the perimeter of the airport. | "Each attack against the GoI [Government of Iraq], KRI [Kurdistan Region of Iraq] and the Coalition undermines the authority of Iraqi…
(2021-09-12). Military Situation In Yemen On September 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 372 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 13 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On September 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 4 airstrikes on the Rahbah district | On September 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 4 airstrikes on the Nate district | On September 11, Saudi-led coalition…
(2021-09-11). US Afghan strike's 'IS' target was aid worker: NYT. asiatimes.com 
A video analysis shows the United States may have mistakenly targeted an aid worker rather than Islamic State fighters in its final strike in Afghanistan, which killed 10 civilians, The New York Times said Friday. The Pentagon has said it disrupted a new attack planned by the Islamic State extremist group through a Reaper drone …
(2021-09-11). How Elite US Institutions Created Afghanistan's Neoliberal President Ashraf Ghani. popularresistance.org No individual is more emblematic of the corruption, criminality, and moral rot at the heart of the 20-year US occupation of Afghanistan than President Ashraf Ghani. | As the Taliban took over his country this August, advancing with the momentum of a bowling ball rolling down a steep hill, seizing many major cities without firing a single bullet, Ghani fled in disgrace. | The US-backed puppet leader allegedly made his escape with $169 million that he stole from the public coffers. Ghani reportedly crammed the cash into four cars and a helicopter, before flying to the United Arab Emirates, which granted him asylum…
(2021-09-11). [Editorial] 9/11 at 20: after war, what? thelancet.com Two decades after the terrorist attacks that initiated a US-led "war on terror", what are the implications and prospects for global health and wellbeing? From an American—indeed, western—perspective, the dangers to security today are diverse and complex. The US intelligence community's annual threat assessment report, published in April, 2021, highlights risks from individual nations and destabilising transnational concerns, from conflict to the climate crisis to cyberattacks. The emergency that is today's Afghanistan was already cited as a cause for anxiety.
(2021-09-11). [Perspectives] Gagandeep Kang: helping to shape a healthier India. thelancet.com Having worked in enteric disease research for the past three decades, Gagandeep Kang has a broad perspective on many of the health challenges confronting her native India. Kang, who is Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Gastrointestinal Sciences at the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, southern India, also directs CMC's Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory. There, rotavirus vaccine work—which has been a central part of her career—remains a priority. "We are currently collaborating with a network of 25 hospitals across India to enable us to better understand how much disease is alle…
(2021-09-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: 30,000 contract urban sanitation workers strike in Bihar; Sanmina electronics factory workers strike in Tamil Nadu; Bus drivers close Sydney depot over COVID-19 exposure.
(2021-09-11). Argentine Marxist: Afghanistan an imperialist defeat, but no analogy to Saigon 1975. workers.org 
By Mario Hernández This Aug. 25 interview with Claudio Katz, Argentine member of Left Economists and political analyst, was published in lahaine.org and translated by Michael Otto. Pakistani protesters rally against the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in Karachi, Fall 2001. Mario Hernández: The images of Saigon come to my mind, . . . |
(2021-09-11). [Correspondence] Gender equity, caregiving, and the 1-2-3-child policy in China. thelancet.com The Lancet Commission on 70 years of women's reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in China by Jie Qiao and colleagues1 clearly describes a roadmap for universal coverage by 2030. However, the gendered role of caregiving2 is overlooked in the narrow definition of maternal health.3…
(2021-09-11). US Destabilizes Eritrea and Ethiopia Using Syria-Style Propaganda. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — Sep 8, 2021 | As the Western media pivots towards Eritrea and Ethiopia amid the Afghanistan occupation's failure, a familiar set of narratives is being propagated. These narratives are familiar for anyone who's researched the encyclopedia of
(2021-09-11). Azerbaijani defense minister condoles "fraternal" Turkey on loss of troops in war against Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijani defense minister expresses condolences to Turkish side on death of soldiers Head of Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov expressed condolences to Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Chief of the General Staff General of the Army Yashar Guler…. "I'm deeply saddened by the news of the death and injury of servicemen …
(2021-09-11). 20 years of the 'War on Terror:' Horrific costs, no end in sight. peoplesdispatch.org 
Successive US administrations used the tragedy of September 11, 2001, to pursue endless wars which achieved nothing but death of millions of people and destruction of countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria…
(2021-09-11). Lebanon's Hezbollah Says Iranian Fuel Shipments Proves Ability to 'Confront US Siege'. sputniknews.com The first vessel containing Iranian fuel bound for Lebanon reportedly entered Syrian waters last week, with sources telling news agencies that the fuel would be delivered to Syria's northern neighbour via tanker trucks. At least two additional Iranian tankers are expected to delivery energy supplies to the crisis-hit country in the coming months.
(2021-09-11). Russian Airstrikes Hit Southern Greater Idlib Amid Talk Of Ground Operation (Photos). southfront.org 
FILE PHOTO: Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft before departing for its permanent base in Russia from Khmeimim Air Base in Syria. © Vadim Grishankin / Sputnik | On September 11, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a number of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib where several terrorist groups are known to be present and active. | The airstrikes targeted the outskirts of Kansafra, a town located in the southern countryside of Idlib. The town is an infamous stronghold of al-Qaeda-affilia…
(2021-09-11). Military Situation In Syria On September 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On September 10, three Turkish soldiers were killed and three others were wounded by an IED blast near the city of Idlib | On September 10, Russian Military Police carried out a patrol in the Daraa al-Balad neighborhood | On September 9, a Russian soldier was killed by an IED blast in the province of Homs, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense | On September 10, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar | MORE ON THE TOPIC:…
(2021-09-11). SDF Released Footage Of Deadly Tunnel Bomb Attack On Turkish Post In Northern Syria. southfront.org 
Screen grab from the video released by the SDF. | On September 10, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) shared a video documenting its recent attack on a Turkish military post located in the Syrian village of al-Yashilly next to the Turkish-occupied town of al-Bab in the northern countryside of Aleppo. | The attack, which took place on September 7, was carried out by the SDF's main formation in the northern Aleppo countryside, the al-Bab Military Council (BMC). | During the attack, the BMC blew up the Turkish post with what app…
(2021-09-11). Syrian Swamp: Two Turkish Service Members Killed, Three Wounded In Greater Idlib (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. (@tcsavunma) on Twitter. | Late on September 10, a convoy of the Turkish Armed Forces came under attack in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | A heavy explosive device struck the convoy as it was passing on a road linking Idlib city with the nearby town of Binnish. | ÿµŸàÿ± ÿ™ÿ∏Ÿáÿ± ŸÖŸàŸÇÿπ ÿ&sz…
(2021-09-11). Video: The War in Syria: Daraa's Volatility Nearing Its End. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-11). With Shipment of Sanctioned Fuel, Iran Breaks Economic Siege on Lebanon. orinocotribune.com By Julia M.K. — Sep 6, 2021 | The economic crisis in Lebanon, manifesting itself in hyperinflation, hoarding of imports as the Central Bank moved to cut subsidies, and a severe fuel shortage that has caused huge lines at petrol stations is not a sole problem of domestic "corruption"—but rather the effects of a manufactured campaign of economic pressure against Hezbollah. | Just as Lebanon was the historic experiment for neoliberal incursion into the Middle East, the blockade-like conditions imposed upon Lebanon serve as warnings to the rest of the Global South absorbed into neoliberal capitalism agains…
(2021-09-11). Why Israel's Gilboa Prison Break Has Palestinians Celebrating. popularresistance.org Gilboa Prison, Palestine — It is said that Palestinians are the most incarcerated people in the world. Rarely does one find a Palestinian who has not been a victim of the Israeli prison system and when one does find one such person, he or she will have a sibling, parent or another close relative who serves or has served time in an Israeli prison. Opportunities for Palestinians to celebrate as a nation are few and far between. When the news broke of the escape of six high-profile Palestinian prisoners from one of Israel's most secure prisons, it was a reason to celebrate. This was a reason not only for Pales…
(2021-09-11). Israeli air force strikes Hamas positions in Gaza in response to rocket launch – IDF. tass.com On Friday, according to the IDF press service, air raid sirens went off in Eshkol Regional Council bordering the Palestinian enclave…
(2021-09-11). Palestinian Prisoners Plan Protests Against Israeli Repression. telesurenglish.net Palestine's official WAFA news agency reported that the Palestinian Authority's Detainees Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) announced Saturday prisoners will boycott the Israel Prison Service (IPS) and start a gradual hunger strike while more inmates are expected to join the strike every day. | After six Palestinians managed to escape from Israel's highly-fortified Gilboa prison on Monday, Israel implemented a repressive campaign against more than 4,500 Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli jails. Four of the six prisoners have been caught while the remaining two are still at…
(2021-09-11). Nueva represión israelí deja decenas de palestinos heridos. telesurtv.net La Media Luna Roja Palestina informó que más de 170 civiles fueron heridos tras ser afectados por gases lacrimógenos y munición real de Israel.
(2021-09-11). Israel re-captures four of the six escaped Palestinian political prisoners amid mass protests. peoplesdispatch.org Palestinians across West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem organized protests on the third consecutive day on Friday demanding the end of "collective punishment" measures carried out by the Israeli authorities since the escape…
(2021-09-11). 20 Years of War and Terror. strategic-culture.org By William STROOCK | "Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make," President George W Bush declared during his Congressional address ten days after the September 11th attacks. 'Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists'. The ensuing war had a grand design. The war was about more than getting Osama bin Laden and al Qaida. America's goal was to remake the Middle East. | Two years after September 11th it seemed that the United States and allies like the UK, Canada and Australia had the momentum. The Anglosphere had liberated Kabul and Baghdad. The Israelis defeated the Palestinian's Secon…
(2021-09-11). Saturday 9/11: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2021-09-11). Oppose Sri Lankan president's repressive state of emergency. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party warns that the real target of the emergency laws is the working class and rural masses, who are confronting enormous hardships as the burden of the country's economic crisis is imposed on them.
(2021-09-11). Abdullah rejects that he had been detained by Taliban. en.mehrnews.com Head of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah rejected the news of his arrest and transfer to an unknown location by the Taliban.