(2021-11-01). Cuba-Vietnam: on the road to vaccine self-reliance. mronline.org 
Unlike the agreements entered into by Western multinational corporations such as Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, the Cuba-Vietnam agreement sets a precedent of solidarity and prioritizes people's health over business profits.
(2021-11-01). Erdogan: Biden positive on adding, upgrading 120 F-16s. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Erdogan called Biden's positive position on Turkey's acquisition of F-16 "The question was raised about the modernization of Turkey's existing F-16 aircraft or the purchase of new ones. The defense ministers of the two countries keep the issue in the spotlight. I saw Joe Biden's positive approach to this issue," the Turkish head of state …
(2021-11-01). Welcome to Kordahi Street: Lebanese minister lauded by Yemenis weary of war. middleeasteye.net 
Welcome to Kordahi Street: Lebanese minister lauded by Yemenis weary of war | Though Lebanon's information minister has enraged Saudi Arabia and its allies for criticising the war on Yemen, in Sanaa he has become a local hero | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 15: 06 | A poster of Lebanon's Information Minister George Kordahi on a billboard in Sanaa, Yemen. The text reads: 'Yes George, Yemen's war is…
(2021-11-01). In Search Of Escalation: Ukrainian Armed Forces Destroy Two DPR Infantry Fighting Vehicles. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 28th, Ukraine's Armed Forces destroyed two armored fighting vehicles, part of the Donetsk People's Militia near the contact line. | Footage of the incident was published by a member of the Ukrainian volunteer battalions, Roman Donik on his Facebook account on the evening of October 30th. | The intelligence of the 93rd OMBR of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Kholodny Yar" noticed three infantry fighting vehicles, which the DPR forces drove to the front line in violati…
(2021-11-01). Free Titan Kelly, wrongly convicted for returning expired tear gas to crooked cops! liberationnews.org 
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(2021-11-01). Protests to Escalate in India if Mody Keeps Anti-Farmers Laws. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) warned that Indian farmers will blockade New Delhi city if Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not repeal his pro-corporate land laws by Nov. 26. | RELATED: | "From Nov. 27 onwards, farmers will drive their tractors from villages to protest sites surrounding Delhi. With solid fortifications, they will strengthen the movement," the BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said, as reported by Industan Times.
(2021-11-01). Venezuela Reports 794 New COVID-19 Cases on Saturday. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, October 30, Venezuela recorded 794 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, of them, 792 were of community transmission and 2 were imported from Panama with entry through the state of La Guaira. This was reported by Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. | Through her Twitter account, Rodríguez, the head of the Presidential Commission for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19, reported that the community cases of the day were registered in 20 states: Carabobo (184), Lara (144), Yaracuy (101), Miranda (84), La Guaira (76), Caracas (64), Zulia (55), Trujillo (22), Sucre (15), Aragua (14), Barinas (…
(2021-11-01). Press TV's Spotlight — Iran-P4+1 Talks. thealtworld.com Iran is questioning the seriousness of the United States, as well as its European counterparts which were signatories to the JCPOA. | This, after the US has issued new sanctions against Iran. And the Europeans have issued a statement telling Iran to change course, regarding its nuclear commitments. | Iran says it is committed to the original deal if all the signatories are, but that it will not renegotiate and talk about any other issues. In other words, Iran's defense and security are not up for negotiations. | Guests: | Sara Flounders | Co-Director, International Action Center | NEW YORK | ———…
(2021-11-01). 67 Percent of the Venezuelans Are Already Vaccinated. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced that the Bolivarian government has already vaccinated 67 percent of the country's population and hopes to immunize 80 percent of the eligible citizens by the end of November. | Related | At least seven states have already surpassed 70 percent of vaccinated population: Tachira, Caracas, La Guaira, Miranda, Carabobo, Cojedes and Merida. | Despite the U.S. blockade, this South American nation has been a…
(2021-11-01). Unobtrusive Letters By Rockets As Means Of Political Communication In Iraq. southfront.org 
On October 31, unknown persons fired at the headquarters of the intelligence service of Iraq in Baghdad, when it was visited by the Prime Minister of the country Mustafa Al-Qazimi. Three rockets were launched from different parts of the city in the direction of the building, but failed to achieve its goal. Victims were also avoided. | Earlier, On October 27 a very similar attack was made. | No one has claimed responsibility for these actions yet. | On October 10 the pa…
(2021-11-01). Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq elections: As Sadr seeks full control, Maliki woos his bruised opponents | The Sadrists hope to do away with Iraq's power-sharing system and rule alone. That has given Maliki's camp new hope the former prime minister can grow in influence | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 14: 43 | A man rides his bicycle past a poster depicting Moqtada al-Sadr, whose party was the biggest winner in election, and his l…
(2021-11-01). Israel: Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike against detention reaches 100 days. middleeasteye.net 
Israel: Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike against detention reaches 100 days | Miqdad Al-Qawasmi and Kayed al-Fasfous have been on hunger strike for over 100 days protesting their imprisonment without charges or trial by Israel | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 12: 46 | Palestinian prisoner Kayed al-Fasfous with his mother Fawzia at an Israeli hospital while being on hunger strike for over 1…
(2021-11-01). How Israel's use of skunk water is damaging Palestinian health and economy. middleeasteye.net 
How Israel's use of skunk water is damaging Palestinian health and economy | Life is becoming unbearable for Palestinian business owners as repeated sprayings of skunk water by Israeli police ruin their wares | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 09: 45 | An Israeli police van fires skunk water in Jerusalem, 24 October, 2021 (MEE/Aseel Jundi) | Kamal Abu Qwaider is one of a number of businessmen who set up shop arou…
(2021-11-01). Japan's ruling party maintains majority in general election. wsws.org Voters' rejection of the so-called progressive parties in Japan stems from their political bankruptcy and inability to address the needs of workers and youth.
(2021-11-01). Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize. middleeasteye.net 
Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize | EU parliament's social democratic group backed far-right nomination for Sakharov Prize over Western Sahara activist | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 12: 00 | The Sahrawi people of Western Sahara have been waiting for a referendum on their independence for decades (MEE/Oscar Rickett) | The Spanish government and the EU parliamen…
(2021-11-01). Hate May Win Some Elections but It Does Not Stand the Constitutional Test or Solve Problems. zcomm.org The Supreme Court recently held that even 'mere support given to a terrorist organisation' will not attract sections of UAPA. How may it then be construed that some have been charged under the draconian law for 'supporting' the Pakistan cricket team?>
(2021-11-01). Spokesperson for New People's Army murdered by Armed Forces of Philippines. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following Oct. 31 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | Ka Oris (Jorge Madlos), spokesperson of the New People's Army (NPA), was not killed in an armed encounter. He was ambushed on the road between Impasug-ong town proper and the national highway at 8 pm of Oct 29. He and his medical aide were riding a motorcycle on their way to seek medical treatment. This is according to his wife Ka Maria Malaya. | Ka Oris and aide Eighfel Dela Peña (Ka Pika) were both unarmed when ambushed. Whether they were ambushed while moving or were accosted and thereafte…
(2021-11-01). Saudi Arabia deposits $3bn in Egypt central bank. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia deposits $3bn in Egypt central bank | The Saudi finance ministry said that it has made a $3bn deposit into Egypt's central bank and extended the term for existing deposit of $2.3bn | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 11: 04 | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arriving to attend a session of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on 26 October 2021 (AFP/Saudi Royal Palace/B…
(2021-11-01). Has the US Launched a Hunt for Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince? journal-neo.org 
The United States has now increasingly engaged in a series of fibs through media under its sway, national intelligence agencies, and numerous other avenues, with the express purpose of bringing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud into disrepute. Prince Mohammed's alleged involvement in the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident, journalist, has …
(2021-11-01). Power workers demonstrate against Sri Lankan government's privatisation deal. wsws.org The CEB United Trade Union Alliance is not organising a genuine struggle but attempting to divert workers with bogus claims that the government can be pressured into abandoning its privatisation policies.
(2021-11-01). Yemen: Dozens killed and injured in Houthi attack in Marib, says government. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen: Dozens killed and injured in Houthi attack in Marib, says government | Government minister says ballistic missile attack left 29 casualties after striking mosque and religious school | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 07: 54 | Fighters loyal to Yemen's government man a position near al-Jawba frontline facing Houthi rebels, in the country's northeastern province of Marib on 31 October 2021 (AFP)…
(2021-10-31). Lebanon: Embattled minister says resignation 'out of the question' amid Gulf row. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: Embattled minister says resignation 'out of the question' amid Gulf row | Information Minister George Kordahi has been in Saudi Arabia's crosshairs since his comments critical of the Yemen war aired earlier this week | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 14: 39 | Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi arrives to meet with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rai in Bkerki, Lebanon, on 30 October 2021 (Reuters)…
(2021-10-31). Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Hezbollah-dominated Lebanon 'pointless'. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Hezbollah-dominated Lebanon 'pointless' | Gulf diplomatic crisis over Lebanon minister's comments on Yemen war deepens as Saudi foreign minister claims Hezbollah proxies dominant in country and the UAE urges its citizens to leave | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 19: 02 | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan: 'There is a crisis in Lebanon with the dominance of Irani…
(2021-10-31). Why the troubled US empire could quickly fall apart. asiatimes.com 
The US wars lost in Iraq and Afghanistan exposed imperial overreach beyond what even 20 years of war could manage. That the defeats were drawn out for so many years shows that domestic politics and the funding of the domestic military-industrial complex were, more than geopolitics, the key drivers of these wars. Empires can die …
(2021-10-31). UK Covers Up War Crimes for Political Reasons. journal-neo.org 
It is common knowledge that the British armed forces have been heavily involved in the conflicts of the last decades incited by the United States as they used their troops on a large scale in Iraq and Afghanistan, to name a few. Due to the US and UK military actions in those countries a lot …
(2021-10-31). Cover-up of U.S. Nuclear Sub Collision in South China Sea. dissidentvoice.org "When elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled." So warned Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in his address to the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2020. He was referring to the consequences for East Asia of a conflict between the US and China. Fast forward to October 2, 2021, about one year later, …
(2021-10-31). Friday 11/5: Prints & Protest: The Legacy of Poster Making in Social Justice Movements. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2021-10-31). US should cease persecution of Assange. asiatimes.com 
I am deeply concerned over the precedents the fallout from the situation involving the detention and potential extradition of Australian editor and publisher Julian Assange will set. While the legal grounds for the charges against Assange bring up many important questions that should not be overlooked, we risk a more flagrant assault on the principles …
(2021-10-31). What and when Big Oil knew about climate change. asiatimes.com 
Four years ago, I traveled around America, visiting historical archives. I was looking for documents that might reveal the hidden history of climate change — and in particular, when the major coal, oil and gas companies became aware of the problem, and what they knew about it. I pored over boxes of papers, thousands of …
(2021-10-31). Turkey trains Azerbaijani commandos, sends them home for next phase of Caucasus war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijani servicemen who graduated from the commando course returned to their homeland Within the framework of the agreement on cooperation in the field of military education, signed between Azerbaijan and Turkey, our servicemen, who underwent a regular commando course in Isparta, returned to their homeland, Trend reports with reference to the press service of the …
(2021-10-31). Chinese, Indonesia FMs voice serious concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesia counterpart Retno Marsudi met Friday, vowing to enhance bilateral ties and voicing serious concerns over the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
(2021-10-31). Vuelta a la Patria: 94 Venezuelans Return Home from Ecuador for Free. orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan government, by virtue of its commitment for the protection of Venezuelans abroad, in coordination with State airline CONVIASA, facilitated the safe return of 94 Venezuelans from the Republic of Ecuador, free of charge, as part of the Vuelta a la Patria (Return to the Homeland) program. | Among the repatriated Venezuelans are children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, natives of the states of Zulia, Yaracuy, Trujillo, Táchira, Sucre, Nueva Esparta, Monagas, Miranda, Mérida, Lara, Carabobo and the Capital District, according to a press release. | During their boarding at the José Joaquín Olmedo I…
(2021-10-31). Iran: US says it is in talks with allies on getting Tehran to agree nuclear deal. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: US says it is in talks with allies on getting Tehran to agree nuclear deal | But US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was unclear whether Iran was willing to rejoin talks in a 'meaningful way' | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 20: 53 | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: 'We are looking together at all of the options necessary to deal with this problem.' (AFP) | The United States was "ab…
(2021-10-31). Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat. middleeasteye.net 
Morocco: PJD elects veteran leader as head of party after electoral defeat | Abdelilah Benkirane named secretary-general of the Islamist party, which suffered a serious blow in September elections | Sun, 10/31/2021 – 16: 01 | The secretary-general of the Islamist Justice and Development Party and former prime minister, Abdelilah Benkirane, arrives for a meeting in Sale, Morocco on 18 March…
(2021-10-31). Raising Awareness Of Israeli War Crimes, With Palestine Action. popularresistance.org In this interview, Lowkey speaks to the co-founders of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori and Richard Barnard, both of whom have been arrested for their anti-Apartheid activism. Ammori is a Palestinian-Iraqi whose father was chased from his home by Israeli soldiers in 1967. He was forced to flee to Iraq without even a pair of shoes. | The pair discussed what they were trying to achieve with their disruptive tactics and the legal basis for their actions. As Ammori told Lowkey: | People often think when we do these things that we are doing it to defy the law or breaking the law in the process. But we would always say th…
(2021-10-31). Nine Pro-Government Fighters Killed In Three Separate Attacks By ISIS In Central Syria — Report. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | ISIS cells had carried out three separate attacks on Syrian government forces and their allies in central Syria, the Asharq al-Awsat newspaper reported on October 31, citing sources with knowledge on the matter. | According to the sources, the first attack targeted a position of "Iraqi Hezbollah," either Kata'ib Hezbollah or Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, located between the towns of Uqayribat and Hamadi Elomr in the eastern Hama countryside. As a result of the attack, four Iraqi fighters were killed.
(2021-10-31). Two Syrian soldiers wounded in attack of Israeli fighter jets near Golan Heights. tass.com Apart from that, Kulit pointed out that Russian military personnel were continuing to fulfil peacekeeping missions in northern Syrian cities of Ain-Issa and Tel Rifat…
(2021-10-31). Still No Accountability From Israel Over the 1956 Massacre of Kafr Qasem. strategic-culture.org With Kafr Qasem, as well as with other massacres, Israel needs to set the record straight — it is a perpetrator, with intent, and with an entire political structure that has supported its ethnic cleansing for decades. | On the 65th anniversary of Israel's brutal massacre on the village of Kafr Qasem, where 48 Palestinians were gunned down by border police, the colonial entity has still failed to formally acknowledge its responsibility for the killings. A bill
(2021-10-31). Syrian Air Defenses Intercepted Two Missiles During Recent Israeli Attack On Damascus: Russian MoD. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Syrian air-defense systems intercepted two out of eight missiles launched by Israeli fighter jets during the recent
(2021-10-31). Japan: Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Won Elections. telesurenglish.net Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its election coalition partner, the Buddhist Komeito party, won the parliamentary elections held on Sunday. | RELATED: | The LDP-Komeito alliance won a parliamentary majority of 290 seats. The main opposition party, Japan's Democratic Constitutional Party (CDP) secured 93 seats. | The election day was marred by a knife attack perpetrated by a 24-year-old man in the Tokyo subw…
(2021-10-31). Russian Forces And Syrian Army Kick Off Joint Ground, Aerial Drills In Al-Hasakah (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency. | On October 31, Russian forces and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) kicked off their first ever joint ground and aerial drills in Syria's northeastern region. | The drills are being held in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah, in areas controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | According to the SDF-affiliated Hawar News Agency, during the joint drills SAA troops moved near the town of Tell Tamr…
(2021-10-31). Syria: Turkey moves 200 military vehicles into Idlib for new offensive. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish occupation brings 200 vehicles to reinforce its posts in Idleb 200 military vehicles affiliated with the Turkish occupation forces have entered the Idleb western countryside with the aim of reinforcing their posts and increasing their direct support for the terrorist organizations deployed in northern Syria. "More than 200 vehicles laden with advanced arms, ammunition …
(2021-10-31). After Meeting With Biden, Erdogan Criticizes US Support For Kurdish Forces In Syria. southfront.org 
File image. | On October 31, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his country's reservations regarding the US continues support for Kurdish forces in Syria, namely the People's Protection Units (YPG) | Erdogan criticized the US support for the YPG after meeting with President Joe Biden on the sideline of the G20 summit in the Italian capital Rome. The Turkish President described the talks as being "positive"."I also told him [Biden] these issues were steps that could damage our solidarity. I believe the pr…
(2021-10-31). Playing with fire on Taiwan question is doomed to fail: Chinese UN ambassador. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Friday spoke to the press on the recent erroneous statements by the U.S. government in support of Taiwan's "meaningful participation" in the United Nations.
(2021-10-31). US-Turkey: Biden says Erdogan's request for F-16s has to go through process. middleeasteye.net 
US-Turkey: Biden says Erdogan's request for F-16s has to go through process | Leaders hold 'constructive' talks and pledge to improve relations after days of tensions over Osman Kavala
| Sun, 10/31/2021 – 14: 36 | A Turkish F-16 fighter jet flying on the wing of president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plane, while travelling from Ankara to Istanbul, in July 2017 (AFP) | US President Joe Bide…
(2021-10-31). Saudi-led Coalition Claims Over 200 Houthi Fighters Were Killed In Recent Airstrikes On Ma'rib. southfront.org 
File image. | On October 31, the Saudi-led coalition announced that its warplane carried out 57 airstrikes on Houthi forces in the central Yemeni province of Ma'rib over the last 72 hours. | In a statement shared by the Saudi Press Agency, the coalition said that the airstrikes targeted fighters and vehicles of the Houthis in the district of al-Jubah in the southern part of Ma'irb as well as in the area of al-Kassarah in the western part of the province."The airstrikes destroyed 24 military vehicles and killed more tha…
(2021-10-31). Military Situation In Yemen On October 31, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 157 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On October 30, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Kataf district | On October 30, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Jubah district | On October 31, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued in the west of Marib city | On October 31, clashes between Ansar…