(2022-08-15). US Restores Backchannels With Syria Over Missing American Journalist. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration has According to a report from
(2022-08-15). US-Made International MaxxPro MRAPs Reached Donbass. southfront.org 
On August 14th, a column of US-made International MaxxPro MRAPs entered the Donbas region. The armored vehicles provided to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) by the US were delivered through Italy, Poland and Romania. They arrived on the territory of Ukraine three days before. | The column of at least 18 vehicles were reportedly spotted near the village of Slavyanka located 45 kilometers to the west from the city of Donetsk. Machine guns were seen installed on the towers of…
(2022-08-15). Japanese PM sends offering to notorious Yasukuni shrine, 2 cabinet members visit. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni shrine on Monday, the 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.
(2022-08-15). 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II commemorated. ecns.cn Japan surrendered to Allied forces on August 15, 1945 in World War II and today marks the 77th anniversary of Japan's defeat and unconditional surrender.
(2022-08-15). Japanese PM delivers speech marking anniversary of surrender without remorse for wartime aggression. ecns.cn Japan on Monday marked the 77th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivering his speech without remorse for the country's wartime aggression history.
(2022-08-15). Sri Lanka's Crisis is a Chronicle Foretold. orinocotribune.com By Eric Toussaint — Aug 9, 2022 | Sri Lanka's acute economic crisis and sovereign debt default, along with its people's uprising in 2022, has drawn attention across the world. It is described as the "canary in the coal mine," that is, a harbinger of the likely future for other global south countries. Eric Toussaint, spokesperson for the Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt (CADTM) interviewed via email Colombo-based Balasingham Skanthakumar of the Social Scientists' Association of Sri Lanka and the CADTM's South Asia network. The responses in draft were improved by Amali Wedagedera's review and…
(2022-08-15). While Claiming to Defend Freedom Around the World, the U.S. Has Dozens of Political Prisoners—and the Majority are People of Color. covertactionmagazine.com Racism is still the driving force behind U.S. political imprisonment Political imprisonment in the United States exists primarily as a tool of racist repression. It is aimed disproportionately at people of color, as well as others engaged in anti-racist struggle. Whether in the fight against racism at home or against racist foreign policies, wars, occupation …
(2022-08-15). S.Korea expresses regret over Japanese PM's offering to war-linked shrine. ecns.cn South Korea on Monday expressed regret over Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending a ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of the militaristic and colonial past of Japan.
(2022-08-15). PMU forces thwart ISIL attack in Iraq's Nineveh (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit, also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces foiled the night attack of the remnants of the ISIL terrorist group in Nineveh province in the northwest of the country.
(2022-08-15). A Military Rich in Dollars, Poor in People: And our Frayed Social Safety Net. juancole.com 
Andrea Mazzarino |  ; ( Tomdispatch.com)  ; The American military is now having trouble recruiting enough soldiers. According to the New York Times, its ranks are short thousands of entry-level troops and it's on track to face the worst recruitment crisis since the Vietnam War ended, not long after the draft was eliminated. Mind you, …
(2022-08-15). Turkish base in N Iraq comes under rocket attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the Turkish Zelikan military base in Bashiqa town has come under rocket attack.
(2022-08-15). Modi says India aims to become developed nation in 25 years. tribune.com.pk 
India will aim to become a developed nation within 25 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a national day address on Monday, with policies to support domestic production in power, defence and digital technology. | Speaking from the 17th century Red Fort in Delhi as India celebrates its 75th year of independence from British colonial rule, Modi exhorted youth to "aim big" and give their best years for the cause of the country. | "We must turn India into a developed country in the next 25 years, in our lifetime," said the 71-year-old Modi, wearing a turban in the colours of the Indian flag, in his 75-minu…
(2022-08-15). Nowhere Land: The Magical Thinking of Santa Cruz Officials. indybay.org "The staff at the Armory treated me so badly I climbed on the van with my walker and bags and moved to the bushes near the Benchlands," explained a recently widowed woman in her 70s at the Union of the Homeless meeting this week. She was one of more than twenty Benchland residents who came to discuss the closing of camp.
(2022-08-15). Vote NO on the UFCW's sellout contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Demand an end to the union information blackout! wsws.org Kroger workers should reject this contract and any contract voted on under circumstances of an information blackout on principle. Workers should demand full copies of the contract and a week to review it before even considering accepting any deal.
(2022-08-15). S.Korean president says to improve ties with Japan based on 1998 declaration. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday to improve ties with Japan based on the 1998 declaration adopted by then South Korean President Kim Dae-jung and then Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi.
(2022-08-15). Drills are 'stern deterrence to U.S.-Taiwan collusion', ministry says. ecns.cn The patrol and combat drills conducted by the People's Liberation Army around the Taiwan island are a "stern deterrence to U.S.-Taiwan collusion".
(2022-08-15). Saturday 8/27: Bay Bridge March: World Day for the End of Speciesism. indybay.org 210 Burma Rd, Oakland, CA…
(2022-08-15). Registran explosión en centro comercial de la capital de Armenia. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Situaciones de Emergencia señaló que unidades de bomberos tratan de apagar el incendio que se produjo en el centro comercial Surmalu tras la explosión.
(2022-08-15). 5.2-magnitude quake hits 27 km NNW of Balbalan, Philippines — USGS. ecns.cn An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 27 km NNW of Balbalan, Philippines at 08: 19: 27 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
(2022-08-15). Novelist Salman Rushdie attacked in New York. wsws.org The Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie, author of the 1988 novel The Satanic Verses, was stabbed by an assailant at a literary event in western New York.
(2022-08-15). India celebra 75 años de su independencia de imperio británico. telesurtv.net El primer ministro destacó el papel de los jóvenes en el desarrollo futuro de la nación, y los instó a trabajar de conjunto por conseguirlo durante los próximos 25 años…
(2022-08-15). Street protests erupt across Bangladesh over fuel price hikes. wsws.org The rising cost of commodities on the world market is impacting on Bangladesh, leading to the worst balance of payment deficit crisis in the country's history and a sharp reduction in its foreign exchange reserves.
(2022-08-15). Giant panda Saihin celebrates 4th birthday in Japan. ecns.cn Giant Panda Saihin, born on Aug. 14, 2018, celebrated its fourth birthday at the Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan on Sunday.
(2022-08-15). US base at Syria-Iraq border targeted with drones. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that the US military base in Al Tanf (located on the Iraq-Syrian border) came under drone attack.
(2022-08-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment options for migraine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 30-year-old woman who has had migraines since I was a teenager. My pediatrician said it was likely hormonal, since they often occurred during my menstrual cycle. Over the years, I have tried various prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat migraines, as well as preventive therapies, but I continue to struggle. I feel as if my headache days are increasing. I often miss work and cannot participate in activities with friends…
(2022-08-15). La Habana: Reconocen a bomberos que participaron en la extinción del fuego en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Hace algunas horas se realizó el acto de bienvenida a los integrantes del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba de La Habana, que participaron en la extinción del incendio de grandes proporciones en la terminal de Supertanqueros de Matanzas. Se desarrolló en el Comando 15, Unidad Especial de Salvamento y Rescate del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba.
(2022-08-14). More US Lawmakers Travel to Taiwan After Pelosi Visit. news.antiwar.com Another group of US lawmakers The delegation is being led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and is expected to meet with high-level Taiwanese officials, including President Tsai Ing-wen. The delegation also includes House Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, a Republ…
(2022-08-14). A new wave of strikes erupts in Turkey as inflation surges. wsws.org Surging inflation, poor working conditions and deepening poverty are pushing workers in Turkey into struggle amid a rising wave of strikes internationally.
(2022-08-14). Rusia y las fuerzas aliadas en Donbas toma la ciudad de Peski. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa ruso, Ígor Konashénkov, detalló que…
(2022-08-14). A Military Rich in Dollars, Poor in People. tomdispatch.com The American military is now having trouble recruiting enough soldiers. According to the New York Times, its ranks are short thousands of entry-level troops and it's on track to face the worst recruitment crisis since the Vietnam War ended, not long after the draft was eliminated. Mind you, it's not that the military doesn't have the resources for recruitment drives. Nearly every political figure in Washington, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, invariably agrees on endlessly adding to the Pentagon's already staggering budget. In fact, it's nearly the only thing they…
(2022-08-14). The Russia-Israel Alliance Is Cracking Amidst the Ever-Shifting Geopolitics Chessboard. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-14). US Commits a Perfect Murder in Kabul. "The Reliability of Biden's Version" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-14). Origins of the Islamic State (ISIS): Who Is Behind "Al Qaeda in Iraq"? Pentagon Acknowledges Fabricating a "Zarqawi Legend" globalresearch.ca An internal document produced by U.S. military headquarters in Iraq, states that "the Zarqawi PSYOP program is the most successful information campaign to date."
(2022-08-14). Putin's Syrian Peace Plan with Erdogan. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-14). US Steals More Than 80% of Syria's Daily Oil Production. orinocotribune.com The Syrian Oil Ministry has accused the US forces occupying north-eastern Syria of being responsible for the theft of most of the country's oil. | "The amount of oil production during the first half of 2022 amounted to some 14.5 million barrels, with an average daily production of 80,300 barrels, of which 14,200 are delivered daily to refineries," said the Oil Ministry in a statement released on August 9, The statement went on to say that "the US occupation forces and their mercenaries"—referring to the US-backed Syr…
(2022-08-14). Teochew opera promoted in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Teochew opera, also known as Chaoju opera, is performed in Chaozhou dialect and becomes popular in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe and America.
(2022-08-14). Taiwan's New Party makes positive contributions to cross-Straits relations: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said Taiwan's New Party has made positive contributions to promoting the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits and advancing peaceful reunification of the motherland.
(2022-08-14). Bombing threats reported at Armenia Yerevan metro stations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) — There are anonymous reports of bombs at all metro stations, military and civilian facilities and all shopping centers in Yerevan, Armenia.
(2022-08-14). Turkish Military Deployed Heavy Weapons In Syria's Greater Idlib (Video). southfront.org 
Turkish army vehicles and military personnel are seen near the Turkish-Syrian border on October 12, 2019. IMAGE: Reuters / Murad Sezer | Late on August 13, the Turkish military deployed additional reinforcements in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, where several terrorist groups are known to be present and active. | The reinforcements, which entered Greater Idlib from the al-Bab al-Hawa border crossing, included more than 25 self-propelled howitzers, battle tanks and armored personnel carriers. The vehi…
(2022-08-14). S.Korean president grants special pardons to Samsung vice chairman, Lotte chairman. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol granted special pardons to Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin, the Ministry of Justice said Friday.
(2022-08-14). ISIL blows up house, kidnaps child in Iraq's Kirkuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) — Local media in Iraq reported late Saturday that ISIL terrorists blew up a house in a village in Kirkuk city of Iraq and kidnapped a child.
(2022-08-14). VIDEO: Extensive fire erupts in Iraqi capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Sunday reported a massive fire that has been flamed in Baghdad.
(2022-08-14). Tropical Storm Meari makes landfall on Japan's Izu Peninsula. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) — Tropical Storm Meari made landfall on central Japan's Izu Peninsula on Saturday, causing disruptions to transportation services during the peak summer holiday season.
(2022-08-14). Northeast Japan braces for further downpours as Typhoon Meari approaches. ecns.cn Japan's weather agency said on Friday that further downpours were expected in the northeastern prefectures of Aomori and Akita.
(2022-08-14). SDF Says It Killed Turkish Intelligence Spy, Captured Two Others In Syria's Al-Hasakah. southfront.org Click to see full-size image, source: sdf-press.com | On August 14, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that a Syrian spy of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization, Mƒ∞T, was killed and two others were captured during a recent raid by its fighters in the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah. | The raid took place in the village of Tell Brak in the northeastern al-Hasakah countryside on August 11. In a statement, the SDF said that the three spies wer…
(2022-08-14). Singapore's first giant panda cub turns 1-year-old. ecns.cn Le le, the first giant panda born in Singapore turns one year old on August 14.