2022-01-08: News Headlines

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-08). Updates: Kazakhstan crisis assuming broader significance. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TASS: Kazakhstan is facing armed act of aggression well-prepared and coordinated by forces trained outside the country — president Trend News Agency: Kazakh president claims some violent perpetrators spoke foreign languages Belarusian Telegraph Agency: Kazakhstan is another attempt to attack post-Soviet states along perimeter of Russia. They need to drown Russia in blood — Lukashenko Xinhua: Urgent: Xi says …

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-08). Too soon to say whether or not there will be deal in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — As the new round of Vienna talks on the removal of US sanctions continues, a member of the Iranian negotiating team said that it's still too soon to say whether or not there will be a deal as it's up to the other side.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-08). Payman Maadi among 2022 Sundance Film Festival jury members. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iranian actor Payman Maadi has been selected as one of the jury members in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival in the US.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-08). Rahmon felicitates 30th anniv. of Tajikistan-Iran relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — In a message to Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon congratulates the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan-Iran diplomatic ties, expressing hope that the relations will be developed in various areas.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-01-08). Iran firm working to produce cochlear implant internal part. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — An Iranian knowledge-based company is doing research and developing work to produce the internal unit of the electronic device that partially restores hearing.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-08). Iran FM meets representatives of religious monitories. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister met and held talks with leaders of monotheistic religions as well as the religious monitories in the Iranian Parliament on Saturday.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-08). Iranian, Indian FMs discuss bilateral ties, Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Indian Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Saturday to discuss bilateral issues, prospects of Chabahar port, latest developments in Afghanistan and Vienna talks.

Staff (2022-01-08). Iran sanctions 51 of Soleimani's assassination perpetrators. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday updated the counter-terrorism designations regarding American individuals involved in the terrorist act against General Qassem Soleimani and his companions.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-08). Iran embassy distributes 1000 livelihood packages in Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — The Embassy of the Republic of Iran has ‚Äédistributed 1000 livelihood humanitarian packages among poor Afghan people in Kabul, the capital of this neighboring country.

WSWS (2022-01-08). An open letter to all South Asian workers: The pandemic must be ended and lives saved in 2022! wsws.org In terms of its cost in human lives, the pandemic ranks among the greatest tragedies in the history of South Asia and in particular India.

WSWS (2022-01-08). Workers Struggles: Asia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Tamil Nadu sanitation workers protest outsourcing of jobs; Kerala government doctors protest pay anomalies; New Zealand casino workers strike on New Year's Eve…

WSWS (2022-01-08). India reports first Omicron death as daily infections surge past 100,000. wsws.org Despite a sudden and massive rise in cases, the Indian government is not ready to enforce a lockdown to break the chain of COVID-19 infections.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-01-08). ISIL suicide bomber killed by Iraqi security forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi security forces have managed to neutralize a terrorist operation, killing a suicide bomber who was planning to carry out a terrorist operation in northern Baghdad…

Staff (2022-01-08). #Palestine2022 campaign aims to bring Palestine into the French presidential campaign. samidoun.net In the 2022 French presidential election campaign, Palestine is largely absent from the mainstream discussion, despite the fact that it should be a central issue in addressing France's foreign policy. French governments have always actively supported Israel, a colonial and racist state. France plays a key role in the oppression of the Palestinian people, including […] | The article

Ramzy Baroud (2022-01-08). As Israel Plots Endgame in Occupied Golan, Bennett Must Remember Lessons of the Past. dissidentvoice.org With Syria still embroiled in its own war, Israel has been actively rewriting the rule book regarding its conduct in this Arab country. Gone are the days of a potential return of the illegally occupied Golan Heights to Syrian sovereignty in exchange for peace, per the language of yesteryears. Now, Israel is set to double …

Staff (2022-01-08). There is nothing wrong with Helen Mirren playing Golda Meir. rt.com Should an actor's religion or ethnicity matter when they play a role? Well according to British screen legend Dame Maureen Lipman, it should. She has criticised the casting of fellow British acting icon Dame Helen Mirren as former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in the upcoming Hollywood biopic, In an interview given to the Jewish Chronicle, Lipman, who is herself Jewish, called out the casting of Mirren as Golda Meir…

sputniknews (2022-01-08). Saudi Media Ministry Hires Former Producer for US Anchor Katie Couric for PR Campaign. sputniknews.com A former producer for US news anchor Katie Couric has taken a new job with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media, according to a disclosure filed with the US Department of Justice.

WSWS (2022-01-08). COVID-19 surges in Thailand, amid mounting Omicron cases. wsws.org Despite health warnings about the dangers posed by positive Omicron cases, the government eased restrictions ahead of the New Year celebrations to appease sections of big business.

Editor (2022-01-08). Chris Hedges and Mark Rudd Discuss Self Destructive Forces on the Left. scheerpost.com The Weather Underground, a clandestine revolutionary organization that carried out a wave of bombings in the 1970s, was seen by Hedges' father and other clergy members who were involved in Vietnam anti-war protests as one of the most self-destructive forces on the left. These members of the clergy, many of whom, including Hedges' father, were World War II veterans, had often became ministers because of their experiences in the war. They understood the poison of violence. One of the most prominent leaders of Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam (CALCAV), to which Hedges' father belonged, was the Catholi…

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-07). Foreign parties seeking to foment instability in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) —Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that it is clear that current changes in Kazakhstan are an internal matter but some foreign parties are taking advantage of situation, trying to foment unrest and instability in the country.

Morteza Ahmadi Al Hashem (2022-01-07). Foreign parties seeking to foment instability in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) —Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that it is clear that current changes in Kazakhstan are an internal matter but some foreign parties are taking advantage of situation, trying to foment unrest and instability in the country.

Staff (2022-01-07). Kazakh president claims constitutional order 'mainly restored'. rt.com State forces continuing "anti-terror" operations & authorities again "in control" of situation, Tokayev insists | Kazakhstan's security forces have been able to restore law and order in most parts of the country following days of unprecedented violent unrest, its president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claimed on Friday morning. | "Constitutional order has been mainly restored in all regions of the country. Local authorities are in control of the situation," Tokayev said, adding that an anti-terrorist operation has been launched and law enforcement agencies are "working hard." | The president also authorized the use…

Staff (2022-01-07). Kazakh president claims constitutional order 'mainly restored'. rt.com State forces continuing "anti-terror" operations & authorities again "in control" of situation, Tokayev insists | Kazakhstan's security forces have been able to restore law and order in most parts of the country following days of unprecedented violent unrest, its president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claimed on Friday morning. | "Constitutional order has been mainly restored in all regions of the country. Local authorities are in control of the situation," Tokayev said, adding that an anti-terrorist operation has been launched and law enforcement agencies are "working hard." | The president also authorized the use…

_____ (2022-01-07). US Adjusts its Strategy in Central Asia. journal-neo.org In the current situation, after the withdrawal of the US military contingent from Afghanistan and the Taliban (the movement is banned in Russia) came to power in this country, Washington is actively making adjustments to its strategy in Central Asia. As can be seen from the changes in the actions of the White House, on …

_____ (2022-01-07). US Adjusts its Strategy in Central Asia. journal-neo.org In the current situation, after the withdrawal of the US military contingent from Afghanistan and the Taliban (the movement is banned in Russia) came to power in this country, Washington is actively making adjustments to its strategy in Central Asia. As can be seen from the changes in the actions of the White House, on …

sputniknews (2022-01-07). US, Japan to Collaborate on Developing Hypersonic Missile Defenses, Blinken Says. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Japan will soon sign an agreement that will enable bilateral cooperation on developing defenses against hypersonic missiles and on new space-based capabilities, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). US, Japan to Collaborate on Developing Hypersonic Missile Defenses, Blinken Says. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Japan will soon sign an agreement that will enable bilateral cooperation on developing defenses against hypersonic missiles and on new space-based capabilities, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Staff (2022-01-07). Headlines for January 7, 2022. democracynow.org On Jan. 6 Anniversary, Biden Warns of Trump's "Dagger at the Throat of Democracy", Supreme Court to Weigh Vaccine Mandates as U.S. Coronavirus Cases Hit Record High, WHO Warns Omicron Is Overwhelming Hospitals and Killing People, Not "Mild", As Omicron Shatters Pandemic Records, Brazil's Bolsonaro Blasts Child Vaccinations, Kazakh President Orders Troops to Shoot Without Warning as Protest Death Toll Mounts, 3 Eritrean Refugees, Including 2 Children, Killed by Airstrike in Ethiopia's Tigray, Israelis Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank; Far-Right Protesters Attack Palestinian Reporter, Two Journalists Murdered in…

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-07). Azerbaijan's military to participate in over 30 multinational exercises this year. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijani servicemen to join over 30 int'l drills in 2022 Azerbaijani servicemen will participate in over 30 international drills and competitions in the 2022 academic year, the Defence Ministry reported on January 6. *** Azerbaijan periodically holds drills to improve its military personnel's combat readiness. *** Furthermore, in 2021 Azerbaijani, Turkish and Pakistani special forces …

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-07). Azerbaijan's military to participate in over 30 multinational exercises this year. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azerbaijani servicemen to join over 30 int'l drills in 2022 Azerbaijani servicemen will participate in over 30 international drills and competitions in the 2022 academic year, the Defence Ministry reported on January 6. *** Azerbaijan periodically holds drills to improve its military personnel's combat readiness. *** Furthermore, in 2021 Azerbaijani, Turkish and Pakistani special forces …

_____ (2022-01-07). The U.S. Directed Rebellion In Kazakhstan May Well Strengthen Russia. popularresistance.org RAND lists economical, geopolitical, ideological and informational as well as military measures the U.S. should take to weaken Russia. Since the report came out the first four of the six 'geopolitical measures' listed in chapter 4 of the report have been implemented. The U.S. delivered lethal weapons to Ukraine, it increased its support for 'rebels' in Syria. It attempted a regime change in Belarus and instigated a war between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The U.S. is now implementing measure 5 which aims to 'reduce Russia's influence in Central Asia'.

Staff (2022-01-07). Crude rally continues amid Kazakhstan turmoil. rt.com Escalating tensions in the former Soviet state, together with Libyan outages, send futures surging | Global prices for crude oil saw a sharp increase on Thursday, extending the gains recorded during the previous session, as bloody unrest continues to sweep Kazakhstan, an OPEC+ oil producer. | The global benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.38% to $82.30 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also gained 0.38% to trade at $79.76 per barrel. Both contracts were trading at their highest since late November. | The latest increase comes as Kazakhstan — the second-largest oil producer in the…

sputniknews (2022-01-07). Fugitive Ex-Banker 'Sees Himself as Leader of Opposition' in Kazakhstan. sputniknews.com Kazakhstan has been gripped by violent protests since the beginning of the year following a surge in gas prices in the country. Their demands to slash the gas prices were quickly met by the government, as well as demands to sack the cabinet of ministers. Despite that, the protests, often followed by acts of vandalism and looting, continued.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). Kazakh President to Address the Nation as Constitutional Order 'Mostly Restored in All Regions'. sputniknews.com Over 3,000 people have been detained in Kazakhstan in connection with riots, 26 armed rioters have been killed, and 18 injured in clashes with the security forces, the state-run broadcaster Khabar 24 reported on Friday, citing a source in the Interior Ministry.

Staff (2022-01-07). Order 'mainly restored,' dozens killed & Baikonur terror threat level raised: Latest developments in Kazakhstan. rt.com The sixth day of crisis in Kazakhstan saw some stabilization as peacekeeping forces supported local security services | Constitutional order was "mainly restored" in Kazakhstan on Friday, according to president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. However, the spate of unrest is seemingly far from over, with almost 4,000 people detained and dozens killed. | Mass protests in Kazakhstan began on January 2, prompted by public discontent with a sharp increase in prices for liquefied petroleum gas. The unrest quickly spread, turning violent in some places, including the largest city; the former capital Almaty. | Security forces…

WSWS (2022-01-07). Kazakhstan mobilizes military, kills dozens in attempt to suppress mass protests. wsws.org Mass protests in the Central Asian country over gas price hikes have caught the world's capitalist governments by surprise.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). Fugitive Ex-Banker 'Sees Himself as Leader of Opposition' in Kazakhstan. sputniknews.com Kazakhstan has been gripped by violent protests since the beginning of the year following a surge in gas prices in the country. Their demands to slash the gas prices were quickly met by the government, as well as demands to sack the cabinet of ministers. Despite that, the protests, often followed by acts of vandalism and looting, continued.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). White House, Western Media Shift Gears as Kazakhstan's Tokayev Gets 'Russian-Backed Strongman' Label. sputniknews.com From Venezuela to Ethiopia, countries targeted for regime change by Washington inevitably see their leaders labeled as "strongmen" backed by "dictators" in Russia or China. The recent deployment of this term for Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev as the US declares its innocence in destructive riots is thus a dark sign of times to come.

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-07). Minsk: Can't give Kazakhstan away, like Ukraine, to U.S., NATO; situation resembles 2005 "Tulip Revolution" in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, post-election Belarus in 2020. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Lukashenko shares details of his night talks on Kazakhstan, decision to deploy peacekeepers Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko shared the details of his overnight talks on the situation in Kazakhstan and the decision to deploy the peacekeeping forces in that country…. "You know what is happening in Kazakhstan. We are very concerned about the pre-planned nature …

Staff (2022-01-07). Why did Russia-led military bloc intervene in Kazakhstan? rt.com Five CSTO allies sent peacekeeping forces at Nur-Sultan's request as it deals with mass unrest | A peacekeeping mission of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has been deployed to Kazakhstan as the nation struggles to control street violence. Here are the goals and the scope of the multinational mission. | What is the CSTO, exactly? | The security bloc, which is made up of six former Soviet states — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan — was formed in 1992, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. With the Red Army consigned to history, the CSTO took on t…

Rick Rozoff (2022-01-07). Updates on crisis in Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TASS: Kazakhstan is facing armed act of aggression well prepared and coordinated by perpetrators and terrorist groups trained outside the country — president Trend News Agency: Kazakh president claims some violent perpetrators spoke foreign languages Belarusian Telegraph Agency: Kazakhstan is another attempt to attack post-Soviet states along perimeter of Russia. They need to drown Russia …

Staff (2022-01-07). Crude rally continues amid Kazakhstan turmoil. rt.com Escalating tensions in the former Soviet state, together with Libyan outages, send futures surging | Global prices for crude oil saw a sharp increase on Thursday, extending the gains recorded during the previous session, as bloody unrest continues to sweep Kazakhstan, an OPEC+ oil producer. | The global benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.38% to $82.30 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures also gained 0.38% to trade at $79.76 per barrel. Both contracts were trading at their highest since late November. | The latest increase comes as Kazakhstan — the second-largest oil producer in the…

sputniknews (2022-01-07). UN Spokesperson Says Killing of Police, Protesters in Kazakhstan 'Unacceptable'. sputniknews.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The United Nations views the killing of demonstrators and police officers in Kazakhstan's protests as unacceptable, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2022-01-07). Constitutional order largely restored in Kazakhstan: president. ecns.cn The constitutional order has been largely restored in all regions of Kazakhstan, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday, according to the presidential press service.

ecns.cn (2022-01-07). Constitutional order largely restored in Kazakhstan: president. ecns.cn The constitutional order has been largely restored in all regions of Kazakhstan, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday, according to the presidential press service.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). Kazakh President to Address the Nation as Constitutional Order 'Mostly Restored in All Regions'. sputniknews.com Over 3,000 people have been detained in Kazakhstan in connection with riots, 26 armed rioters have been killed, and 18 injured in clashes with the security forces, the state-run broadcaster Khabar 24 reported on Friday, citing a source in the Interior Ministry.

Staff (2022-01-07). Kazakh president authorizes use of lethal force against protesters 'without warning'. rt.com The head of state rules out any negotiations with those he calls "terrorists" | Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Friday that he has given permission for law enforcement agents to use lethal force to quell the unrest that has engulfed the country since the new year. | "I have given an order to the law enforcement and military to shoot to kill without warning," Tokayev announced on Friday. | The president has rejected the idea of resolving the ongoing crisis through negotiations. "It's nonsense. What kind of talks can one have with criminals and murderers?" he insisted. | Kazakhstan is facing…

WSWS (2022-01-07). Kazakhstan mobilizes military, kills dozens in attempt to suppress mass protests. wsws.org Mass protests in the Central Asian country over gas price hikes have caught the world's capitalist governments by surprise.

sputniknews (2022-01-07). 'Coincidence?' US, Foreign NGOs May Have Played Key Role in Social Unrest in Kazakhstan, Expert Says. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Generous funding from international non-government organizations (NGOs) and the US government has played a key role in the social unrest that has gripped Kazakhstan in recent days, Executive Vice President of Eurasia Group Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik on Friday.

Staff (2022-01-07). Kazakh president authorizes use of lethal force against protesters 'without warning'. rt.com The head of state rules out any negotiations with those he calls "terrorists" | Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Friday that he has given permission for law enforcement agents to use lethal force to quell the unrest that has engulfed the country since the new year. | "I have given an order to the law enforcement and military to shoot to kill without warning," Tokayev announced on Friday. | The president has rejected the idea of resolving the ongoing crisis through negotiations. "It's nonsense. What kind of talks can one have with criminals and murderers?" he insisted. | Kazakhstan is facing…

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