(2021-09-15). Headlines for September 15, 2021. democracynow.org Gov. Gavin Newsom Claims Victory in Right-Wing Recall Effort, Biden Calls for Vaccinating 70% of World in One Year as WHO Slams Ongoing Vaccine Inequity, Gov't Pandemic Assistance Led to Drop in U.S. Poverty Rates in 2020, Biden Warns Extreme Weather Is Killing More Americans, Costing Billions Each Year, Haitian Prime Minister Fires Prosecutor After He Seeks to Charge Henry in Killing of Jovenel MoàØse, South and North Korea Both Fire Ballistic Missiles as Tensions Mount on Peninsula, DOJ Charges 3 Ex-Military and Intelligence Officers over UAE Hacking Activities, DOJ Seeks to Block Texas's Near-Total Abor…
(2021-09-15). Origins-tracing should not be blame game. ecns.cn Earlier this year, with China's full cooperation, an international group composed of WHO experts from the United States, Britain, Germany, Japan, Australia and other countries unanimously concluded "laboratory leakage in Wuhan is extremely unlikely" in the first phase of COVID-19 origins-tracing. This conclusion has been supported by more and more evidence since its release, and it has become consensus in the academic world.
(2021-09-15). Private Equity Destroyed My Job. otherwords.org Not long ago, I was a saleswoman and manager at Art Van Furniture, a furniture retailer that was an institution in metro Detroit for over half a century. | It was more than a job. My coworkers were my family, and we were all proud to work for our company. Thanks to our hard work, Art Van had grown from a family-owned business with one location to the top performing furniture retailer in our state. | But all that changed in 2017, when the private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners bought the company out. Soon, the company I knew and loved began to vanish right in front of my eyes. Where we saw a strong company we…
(2021-09-15). U.S. Drone Killed 10 Afghans, Including Aid Worker & 7 Kids, After Water Jugs Were Mistaken as Bombs. democracynow.org 
We speak with reporter Matthieu Aikins about how his investigation for The New York Times found an August 29 U.S. drone strike, which the Pentagon claimed targeted a facilitator with the militant group ISIS-K, actually killed 10 Afghan civilians, including seven children and Zemari Ahmadi, an Afghan engineer who had worked since 2006 for an American aid group. A review of video evidence by the Times shows Zemari loading canisters of water at the charity's office, after the Pentagon claimed surveillance video showed Zemari loading what they thought were explosives into a car at an unknown compound earlier in the d…
(2021-09-15). 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….
(2021-09-15). Iran fuel shipment to Lebanon to arrive in Baalbek on Thur. en.mehrnews.com A Lebanese Hezbollah intelligence official said in a statement that the shipment of Iranian fuel to Lebanon would arrive in Baalbek, Lebanon, via the Syrian port of Banias on Thursday.
(2021-09-15). Putin Slams US, Turkish Presence in Syria in Meeting With Assad. news.antiwar.com
(2021-09-15). Iranian Fuel To Arrive In Lebanon In 80 Tankers Through Syrian Crossing. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Despite the threat of possible US sanctions, Hezbollah has arranged up to 80 oil tankers carrying Iranian diesel fuel to arrive in Lebanon via Syria on September 16th. | The tankers are destined for Baalbek, about 67 kilometers northeast of Beirut, where the fuel will be discharged into tankers owned by Hezbollah. | The group has also organized a ceremony to celebrate the shipment, which is expected to contain 3 million liters of fuel. | Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the militant…
(2021-09-15). PMU Convoy Struck By Unknown Aircraft On Syria-Iraq Border, U.S. Denies Involvement. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On September 14th, a Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) convoy came under attack by unknown aircraft at the Qasem border crossing between Iraq and Syria. | Sabereen News, a Telegram news channel associated with the PMU, said the attack targeted three vehicles carrying infrared monitoring equipment in the town of al-Bukamal in the eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr. | Unidentified war je…
(2021-09-15). Syrian Army Enters Second Town In Western Daraa Under New Reconciliation Agreement (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On September 15, a force of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) entered the town of Muzayrib in the western countryside of Daraa accompanied by a unit from the Russian Military Police as a part of a new reconciliation agreement that was accepted by the locals. | Under the agreement, which was reached on September 14, several local gunmen who recently deserted the SAA or didn't sign the 2018 reconciliation agreement will hand over their arms and join the recon…
(2021-09-15). Russian Warplanes Hammer Militant Positions In Greater Idlib With Guided Bombs (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
An Su-24 taking off from Hmeimim air base in 2015. IMAGE: Russian Ministry of Defense | On September 15, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out more than 12 airstrikes on militants' positions in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The Russian airstrikes hit positions located near the towns of Zurzur, al-Hammammah and Darkush in the western countryside of Idlib. The three towns are situated a few kilometers away from the border with Turkey. | ÿßÿ±ÿ®ÿπ ÿ…
(2021-09-15). Palestinian Escapee Zakaria al-Zubaidi Suffers Brain Death from Extreme Torture by Israeli Police. orinocotribune.com 
On Monday, September 13, Zakaria al-Zubaidi, one of the six Palestinian detainees who had escaped an Israeli maximum security prison last week, suffered brain death in hospital, reported Palestinian media. He had been transferred to the intensive care unit of a hospital on Monday after being severely tortured by occupation authorities. | The news comes just two days after his capture, at which time he was reportedly beaten by Israeli security forces. On Sunday, September 12, Zubaidi's brother Jibril al-Zubaidi took to social media to report that since the re-arrest, Zakaria had been "subjected to the most extreme…
(2021-09-15). How U.S. non-profits fund Israeli settlements. liberationnews.org 
In addition to supplying almost $4 billion in direct aid annually, the U.S. government allows — and actually grants tax-exempt status to — NGOs raising money here for Zionist settlements dedicated to pushing Palestinians off their land.
(2021-09-15). Over 1,300 Palestinian prisoners to go on hunger strike against Israeli repression. peoplesdispatch.org Prisoners across Israeli prisons and detention centers have been subjected to harsher treatment by the authorities as a form of collective punishment for the Gilboa prison break in the beginning of this month…
(2021-09-15). Jesus was a Palestinian, but so was Judas. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Sep 13, 2021 | Solitary letter to the de facto President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas | I have made a pact with life that, in my rudimentary and messy struggle from the Diaspora for the liberation of my Palestinian homeland against Israeli colonial anachronism, it will intrinsically be my path and encounter with humanity itself, with all that is noble, sane, just, honest and generous. I do not speak of the beautiful, because all this is painful and I stoically protect it with the mud and honey of dignity. | When you die, I will not celebrate your death. I say this because th…
(2021-09-15). Militares israelíes asesinan a un preso palestino recapturado. telesurtv.net Zakaria al-Zubaidi sufrió muerte cerebral como resultado de las torturas a las que fue sometido durante los interrogatorios.
(2021-09-15). US Keeps Accusing Other Countries Of Being Behind Enigmatic Microwave Attacks. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageIn a recent report, researchers concluded that generic symptoms are being manipulated to create a narrative about the existence of a new disease. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, research fellow in international law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. | Washington continues to insist on the existence of a "syndrome" that affects its diplomats in Cuba and China. In addition to the complete lack of scientific evidence in the alleged cases of reported health problems, there is a strong conspiratorial content in the accusations against the Cuban and Chinese governments — which, according to…
(2021-09-15). The Debacle of "Nation Building" in Afghanistan and Iraq. counterpunch.org In one of his interviews before the Taliban retook Afghanistan, John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, blamed the American failure in Afghanistan on a change in Washington's mission from anti-terrorism to "nation building." In his view, Washington should just have held strategic sites in the country to keep terrorists off balance and not engaged
(2021-09-15). Following Afghanistan Defeat: Can EU Win Own 'Independence' from the US? counterpunch.org Suddenly, the idea put forth by French President, Emmanuel Macron, late last year does not seem so far-fetched or untenable after all. Following the US-NATO hurried withdrawal from Afghanistan, European countries are now forced to consider the once unthinkable: a gradual dismantling from US dominance. When, on September 29, 2020, Macron uttered these words: "We,
(2021-09-15). Disorderly Retreat from Afghanistan: The U.S. Has Become an Overextended Military Empire Posing a Serious Threat to Its Long-term Security. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-15). Though Cracks Appear, Empire Remains in the DNA of the U.S. counterpunch.org Again choppers land on an embassy roof to evacuate people in the face of an unexpectedly rapid enemy advance. The Kabul 2021 collapse, so reminiscent of Saigon 1975, has spurred speculation about the end of the U.S. empire. The lost U.S. war in Afghanistan seems a coup de grace, piled onto another lost war in Iraq,
(2021-09-15). US expands military presence in Micronesia targeting China. wsws.org The Pentagon's push into Micronesia is part of the wider militarisation of the Pacific by the US and other imperialist powers, as the drive to war against China accelerates following the Afghanistan debacle.
(2021-09-15). Somewhere Over the Afghan Horizon, U.S. Drones Still Fly. progressive.org Despite its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the U.S. military maintains an "over-the-horizon capability," which allows it to continue launching airstrikes.
(2021-09-15). A Forever Foreign Policy Debate. counterpunch.org It was predictable. As America's longest war—the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan—wound down, a debate over the nation's foreign policy wound up. One might assume that is just what the country needs: a thorough public examination of its doings abroad, the motives behind them, and the results realized. Unfortunately, this debate is a more restricted affair.
(2021-09-15). The Winner in Afghanistan: China. counterpunch.org The collapse of the American project in Afghanistan may fade fast from the news here, but don't be fooled. It couldn't be more significant in ways few in this country can even begin to grasp. "Remember, this is not Saigon," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a television audience on August 15th, the day the
(2021-09-15). The 2nd Afghan War and Retreat from Central Asia. counterpunch.org We've just hit the 20th anniversary of the Afghan war. But which one? There were actually two Afghan wars. The first began within a few weeks of the 9-11 tragedy, when the US was attacked by Al Qaeda with the assistance of elements of the Saudi Arabia ruling elite. In the first war US forces invaded
(2021-09-15). Afghanistan and Wars of Unintended Consequences. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com)- Disagreements over how to assess the American exodus from Afghanistan have kept the pundits busy these last weeks, even though there wasn't much to say that hadn't been said before. For some of them, however, that was irrelevant. Having overseen or promoted the failed Afghan War themselves, all the while brandishing various "metrics" …
(2021-09-15). Foreign Aid Remains Crucial for Future of Afghanistan. sputniknews.com Amir Muttaqi, Afghanistan's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, has urged the international community to recognize the new government and recommence aid.
(2021-09-15). Kabul Diaries Part 11: Afghans say no to trade in Pakistani currency. greenleft.org.au There are growing concerns over the Pakistan establishment's influence in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, reports Yasmeen Afghan.
(2021-09-15). Despite its exit, the US will continue to wage war on Afghanistan. dissidentvoice.org The United States has always been a bad loser. Whether it has viewed itself as an imperial power, a military superpower or, in today's preferred terminology, the "world's policeman", the assumption is that everyone else must submit to its will. All of which is the context for judging the outcry in western capitals over the …
(2021-09-15). How China's Realpolitik Approach to Venezuela, Iran & Afghanistan Upends US' Geopolitical Game. orinocotribune.com 
By Ekaterina Blinova — Sep 13, 2021 | China is dealing a blow to Washington's sanctions strategy by stretching a helping hand to developing states labelled by the US as "pariahs" which have been subjected to tough restrictions. This shows that the world has reached a point of no return along with the accelerating decline of the US, says Asia Pacific commentator Thomas W. Pauken II. | The value of tough US sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector will substantially decline if China steps in to fill the void, energy observers say, citing Bloomberg's September report that China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), o…
(2021-09-15). Taliban Central Bank Seized $12,4 Million From Former Top Afghan Officials, Including Ex Vice President. southfront.org 
File image. | On September 15, the Taliban-run central bank of Afghanistan announced that it had seized nearly $12.4 million in cash and gold from former top government officials, including former vice president Amrullah Saleh. | In an official statement, the central bank said that it is still unclear why the money and gold were kept in officials' houses. | Earlier this week, a
(2021-09-15). Taliban will welcome Australia's cricket boycott. greenleft.org.au In post-9/11 Afghanistan, music and cricket became an escape from twin-violence of United States-occupation and Taliban-terrorism. Farooq Sulehria reports that with the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, these cultural activities are now under attack.
(2021-09-15). British Soldier Arrested For Protesting Against Yemen War. popularresistance.org The war in Afghanistan appears to be drawing to a close. But Western atrocities in the Middle East continue, with the 20-year-old War on Terror estimated to have displaced over 37 million people globally. | One particularly noteworthy example is the onslaught in Yemen, driving the country to become "the world's worst humanitarian crisis," in the opinion of the United Nations. Currently, more than half the country — 14 million people — are considered to be at risk of starvation. | While the Saudis may be doing the majority of the fighting, they are being armed, trained, aided and supported by the Unite…
(2021-09-15). A short, sordid history of brands and warfare. mronline.org 
Burger King's foray into recent conflict in Azerbaijan is part of a historical trend of corporations weighing in—and benefitting from—conflict, writes Tommy Hodgson…
(2021-09-15). Senior Chinese official stresses making China better known globally. ecns.cn A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has encouraged foreign publishing professionals to help people around the world better understand China.
(2021-09-15). New book details Trump's efforts to instigate war with China as part of January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org The new revelations shatter all attempts to downplay the significance of the events of January 6. Moreover, they emerge just days after Trump used the 9/11 anniversary to deliver fascist rants to police and firefighters in Manhattan.
(2021-09-15). Differences Over China Breaking Close Relationship Between Poland And Lithuania. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImagePoland opts to not participate in Lithuania's provocations against China. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | Lithuania and Poland, which in recent years fostered a growing and prosperous relationship rooted in Russophobia, is now beginning to show signs of strain as Warsaw refuses to engage in Vilnius' newfound hostilities against Beijing. Following foreign policy initiatives in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on September 6, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau was noted for trying to find what interests still connects the two countries together | Lithuania's F…
(2021-09-15). Iran Says Terrorist Team Sent By Foreign Intelligence Was 'Identified' & 'Targeted'. southfront.org 
The official logo of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence. | On September 15, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced that a terrorist team backed by intelligence services of "adversary countries" had been "identified" and "targeted". | In a statement, the ministry said that the terrorist team was planning to attack and commit acts of terrorism against some of the country's most sensitive and vital centers before being dismantled by the Iranian intelligence. | The ministry said that it…
(2021-09-15). The Only Way To Effectively Counter Terror Is To End War. popularresistance.org On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was among a small group of U.S. citizens who sat on milk crates or stood holding signs across from the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Manhattan. We had been fasting from solid foods for a month, calling for an end to brutal economic warfare waged against Iraq through the imposition of U.N. sanctions. Each Friday of our fast, we approached the entrance to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations carrying lentils and rice, asking the U.S. officials to break our fast with us, asking them to hear our reports, gathered after visiting destitute Iraqi hospitals and homes. On four…
(2021-09-15). Benny Gantz war crimes case goes to Dutch appeals court. electronicintifada.net Israelis accused of war crimes should not enjoy official immunity.
(2021-09-15). Forced Entry: NSO Group Spies Secretly Seized Control of Apple Devices by Exploiting Flaw in Code. democracynow.org 
Apple has released an emergency software update to fix a security flaw in its iPhones and other products researchers found was being exploited by the Israeli-based NSO Group to infect the devices with its Pegasus spyware. The security exploit exposes "widespread abuse that we have associated with NSO Group and other companies like it," says Ronald Deibert, director of the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, which discovered the security flaw. "This is … the most important crisis around global civil society right now." Over 1.65 billion Apple products in use around the globe have been vulnerable to the spyware…
(2021-09-15). North And South Korea Test Ballistic Missiles Just Hours Apart. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | South Korea said it carried out its first underwater-launched missile test just hours after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea. | President Moon Jae-in's office said in a statement that Moon observed the test of a domestically built submarine-launched ballistic missile on September 15th. | It said the missile fired from a 3,000-ton-class submarine flew a previously set distance before hitting a designated target. | Meanwhile, North Korea fired two bal…
(2021-09-15). Greece Delivers Patriot Air-Defense Battery To Saudi Arabia (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On September 14, the Hellenic National Defence General Staff announced that a unit of the Greek Armed Forces had set off to Saudi Arabia to deliver a MIM-104 Patriot anti-air-defense system. | A farewell ceremony was held for the unit in the capital Athens. The ceremony was attended by Defense Minister Nikos Panayotopoulos and Chief of Staff Konstantinos Floros. | Floros described the move as a "historic moment" and said that the cooperation between Greece and Saudi Arabia is meant to ensure "stability and se…
(2021-09-15). Bylong residents celebrate another win over coal mine. greenleft.org.au The New South Wales Court of Appeal has rebuffed South Korean mining company KEPCO's bid to get its coal mine project going in the fertile Bylong Valley. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2021-09-15). Riyadh Left Out In The Wind As Houthi Drones And Missiles Rain. southfront.org 
| DEAR FRIENDS. IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF CONTENT, SUPPORT SOUTHFRONT WORK : | BITCOIN: bc1qv7k70u2zynvem59u88ctdlaw7hc735d8xep9rq : | BITCOIN CASH: qzjv…
(2021-09-15). Military Situation In Yemen On September 15, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 327 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 14, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 16 airstrikes on the Sarwah district | On September 14, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 7 airstrikes on the Madghal district | On September 14, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 6 airstrikes near the Taiz Airport | On September 14, Saudi-led coalitio…