(2023-08-08). Russia welcomes China's constructive role in resolving Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn Wang Yi held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday, during which Wang said that China and Russia are good friends who can trust and rely on each other.
(2023-08-08). Headlines for August 8, 2023. democracynow.org ECOWAS to Hold Emergency Summit Thursday on Niger Coup as U.S. Freezes Funds to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Warn Against Foreign Military Intervention in Niger, Ukraine: Russian Missile Strikes in Pokrovsk Targeted Rescue Workers, Ohio Election Day: Anti-Abortion GOP Megadonor Funds Effort to Make It Harder to Amend State Constitution, George Floyd Murder: Ex-Cop Tou Thao Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison, Judge Dismisses Trump Defamation Countersuit Against E. Jean Carroll, Over 1 Million Lose Power in Deadly U.S. Storm; Death Toll Rises from Record Heat Waves, Mass Flooding Kills Six in Slovenia in Nation&…
(2023-08-08). Niger Rejects Rules-Based Order. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Nigeriens participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Poster reads: "Down with France, long live Putin." The coup in the West African state of Niger on July 26 and the Russia-Africa Summit the next day in St. Petersburg are playing…
(2023-08-08). Burkina Faso's President Traoré Delivers Anti-Imperialist Speech at Russia—Africa Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
( Traoré assumed the presidency on September 30, 2022. At age 35, he is the…
(2023-08-08). JFK's World Peace Speech and National Security State Takedowns of US Presidents. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith President Kennedy's World Peace speech on June 10, 1963, where he championed nuclear disarmament and lasting peace with the Soviet Union, is given renewed attention with a Kennedy now running for president and by the present war with Russia. JFK supposedly underwent a transformation after the near mutual nuclear annihilation with the Soviet…
(2023-08-08). Is the West Losing Faith in Zelensky and Ukraine? A discussion with Judge Napolitano. sonar21.com 
Judge Napolitano kindly highlighted my recent piece discussing indications that the United States and NATO are preparing to jettison Ukraine and Volodomyr Zelensky. Here it is: Joe Biden and is…
(2023-08-08). Freelance Worker Protection Act is Now the Law in Illinois! wibailoutpeople.org 
Springfield, IL — On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzer signed the Freelance Worker Protection Act (HB1122) into law. The National Writers Union (NWU) celebrates Illinois setting a nationwide standard as it becomes the first state to enact legislation protecting freelance workers. | Under FWPA, sponsored by Representative Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) and Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago), freelancers who live in Illinois or perform work for an Illinois-based employer are guaranteed the right to a written contract and timely payment within 30 da…
(2023-08-08). NATO-backed anti-Putin oppositionist Navalny sentenced to additional 19 years in prison. wsws.org The ever-more draconian prison sentences handed down to prominent representatives of the NATO-backed opposition in the Russian state and oligarchy are indicative of intense conflicts and crises behind the walls of the Kremlin.
(2023-08-08). ICC Arrest Warrant for Vladimir Putin for "Kidnapping Ukrainian Children" Borders on Ridicule. globalresearch.ca Since the publication of this article pertaining to the ICC Arrest Warrant directed against President Putin, NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has confirmed (on behalf of NATO) that the "war didn't start in 2022". | In an interview with the Washington …
(2023-08-08). Estonian social crisis worsening. infobrics.org While defending NATO's interests, Estonia faces serious domestic problems.
(2023-08-08). Amazon Summit To Begin in Brazil. telesurenglish.net The Amazon Summit, called by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will start today in the northern state of Pará to establish a common agenda for cooperation and development of the biome. | Related: | Called the IV meeting of the presidents of the States Parties to the Amazon Cooperation Treaty, the meeting in Belém, capital of Pará, will be attended by the eight signatory countries of the instrument (Br…
(2023-08-08). Ex-CIA analyst: UK excuse of shrubbery for failed counteroff. 'stupid'. mronline.org 
Former U.S. CIA analyst Larry Johnson called the UK military's claim that shrubbery was stopping Kiev's efforts in their counteroffensive operation "stupid" and "ignorant".
(2023-08-08). Ukraine turns to drone attacks to cover up offensive's failure. wibailoutpeople.org 
By David Sole | The past days have seen a big increase in Ukraine air and sea drone attacks against the Russian Federation forces and even hitting downtown Moscow. These dramatic incidents, however, are not militarily significant. They are meant to cover up and divert attention in the West to the complete failure of the Ukrainian "counter-offensive" that began June 4. | Ukraine's stated goal as it prepared for their June offensive was to quickly break through Russian defenses in the south and east fronts and reclaim large swathes of Russian annexed areas. The f…
(2023-08-08). Ukrainian Forces Attempted To Gain New Stronghold On Eastern Bank Of Dnieper River. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The situation remains tense in the Kherson region, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue attacks on the eastern bank of the Dnieper river which is under the control of the Russian military. Ukrainian assault groups are crossing the river amis the heavy artillery battles. | According to preliminary reports, on the night of August 8, Ukrainian boats each carrying up to 6-7 servicemen and covered by smokescreen landed west of the village of –°ossak Lageri on the astern…
(2023-08-08). Ukraine's Grifter Wars Through Gonzalo Lira's Eyes. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-08-08). Is Russia a 'Sub-Imperialist' Power? libya360.wordpress.com Renfrey Clarke There has recently been a lot of debate on the topic of imperialism, particularly as applied to the current war in Ukraine. Members of several left and progressive tendencies suggest a number of ways in which present-day Russia might be categorised. Some describe Russia as an "imperialist" power; others refer to it as…
(2023-08-08). Meeting sends positive signal amid conflict. ecns.cn The meeting of several national security advisers hosted by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah over the weekend to explore pathways to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict sends a signal that the world is witnessing a multipolar order characterized by more flexibility.
(2023-08-08). Russian army thwarts Ukraine's attempts to occupy Urozhainoye. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The advanced units of the Eastern Russian troop group repelled several Ukrainian attacks that were aimed at taking the town of Urozhainoye in Donetsk, the group's spokesman, Oleg Chekhov, reported on Tuesday.
(2023-08-08). Caught in the discourse of power. indybay.org The problem is that the country called Ukraine does not belong to the wage-dependent Ukrainian people. This state, for which the Ukrainians have gone to war, is, like every capitalist state apparatus, an instrument of power of the rulers.. The powerful have always been forcing a classic Stockholm syndrome on the population with their propaganda.
(2023-08-08). Oliver Stone: Biden is Following Suicidal Course in Ukraine, Could Start World War 3. moguldom.com Outspoken veteran filmmaker Oliver Stone says he now regrets voting for Joe Biden for president during the 2020 election. Stone, whose films include "Platoon," "JFK," "Any Given Sunday," and "Nixon," admitted he's worried President Biden is following a suicidal course through the U.S. dealings in the Ukraine War. In fact, Stone is afraid that U.S. …
(2023-08-08). Wang, Lavrov highlight China-Russia coordination, cooperation. ecns.cn Senior diplomats from China and Russia on Monday highlighted strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation between the two countries, vowing to push for greater progress in bilateral relationship.
(2023-08-08). The BRICS Economy: Understanding the Origins fnd Impact on the World Economy. infobrics.org Many saw this group as a symbol of economic hope and optimism for developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Global South. At the time of inception, the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China were experiencing significant growth which raised eyebrows and attracted attention regarding their impact on the global economy…
(2023-08-08). The BRICS Economy: Understanding the Origins and Impact on the World Economy. infobrics.org Many saw this group as a symbol of economic hope and optimism for developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Global South. At the time of inception, the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China were experiencing significant growth which raised eyebrows and attracted attention regarding their impact on the global economy…
(2023-08-08). Sanctions propel Russia to Europe's largest economy. infobrics.org The newly released information revealed that Russia is now the largest economy in Europe and also the world's fifth for the very first time since Soviet times. In doing so, it overtook Germany, and is now behind China, the US, India and Japan, standing at a staggering $5.51 trillion.
(2023-08-08). Trade between Russia and China grows. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Russian-Chinese trade grew 36.7 percent in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period in 2022, the Federal Customs Service of Russia reported.
(2023-08-08). TX School Libraries under Threat; UPS Teamsters Question New Contract; Russian Socialist. indybay.org On Pacifica's Capitalism, Race & Democracy covers Texas School Libraries under Threat; UPS Teamsters Question New Contract; Russian Socialist Academic Arrested; Dr Mutulu Shakur Presente!
(2023-08-08). Some comments on the Russian Defense Minister's visit to North Korea. journal-neo.org
(2023-08-08). Russia-Persian Gulf: Building the Foundations of a New World. journal-neo.org
(2023-08-08). Russia to increase charter flights to Southeast Asia. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency ROSAVIATSIYA asked local airlines Tuesday to study the possibility of year-round flights to Southeast Asia from the country's several airports.
(2023-08-08). Russia assembles rocket for next mission to the Moon. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The Soyuz-2.1b rocket, which will launch into space Russia's first lunar mission in nearly half a century, the Luna-25, was assembled at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, the Roscosmos space corporation reported on Monday.
(2023-08-08). European companies lost €100 billion after exiting Russia. infobrics.org The Wall Street Journal admits that targeting the Russian economy has been a "failure"
(2023-08-08). Russia Pays Sakhalin Dividends in Chinese Yuan. infobrics.org Western sanctions on Moscow cast shadow on dollar hegemony…
(2023-08-08). I Am Part Of Russian World: Interview With Commander Of Legendary Pyatnashka International Brigade Of The DPR. southfront.org The following interview is part of a special report by Patrick Lancaster, who went to the Avdeevka with the…
(2023-08-08). Russia's avant-garde at Cuba's Museum of Fine Arts. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Pages of Russia's Avant-garde is an exhibition that is on display in the Audiovisual Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, in this capital, the institution announced on social networks on Tuesday.
(2023-08-08). Economic Fallout: Sanctions and Energy Prices Propel Russia to the Status of "Europe's Largest Economy" globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-08). Deep-seated Economic Crisis: European Companies Lost €100 Billion After Exiting Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-08). World Bank Establishes Russia as Leading Economy in Europe. orinocotribune.com 
According to the latest data from the World Bank Group, Russia has become one of the five largest economies in the world, securing its position as the leading economy in Europe. | The World Development Indicators represent the primary compilation of development indicators by the World Bank. The compiled data, which include national, regional, and global estimates, provide a clear visual representation of the overall progress of global development. | GDP data is based on official country data published by the World Bank and IMF, which is then converted to purchasing power parity. | At the end of 2022, the World B…
(2023-08-08). Sixth Palestinian prisoner joins hunger strike as battle escalates inside the occupation prisons. samidoun.net 
The battle inside Israeli occupation prisons is escalating as a growing number of imprisoned Palestinians are taking protest steps to challenge repression, isolation and administrative detention, imprisonment without charge or trial. On Tuesday, 8 August, the Palestinian Prisoners' Society announced that Sultan Khallouf, 42, from Burqin near Jenin, is also on hunger strike against his …
(2023-08-08). Housing, environment, anti-war and Palestine campaigners to protest at Labor's national conference. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-08-08). Why does Labor fear dissent on AUKUS and Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2023-08-08). Why does the Labor fear dissent on AUKUS and Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-08-08). From East Palestine, Silicon Valley & Hunters Point, Toxins, Workers & Whistleblowers. indybay.org This is a panel on the toxic dangers to workers and the community from East Palestine, Silicon Valley To Hunters Point shipyard.
(2023-08-08). Earthquake warning function on smartphones in spotlight after earthquake. ecns.cn The function of earthquake warning on smartphones is available on most smartphones in China, but users may have to manually turn them on, service workers of various phone brands said.
(2023-08-08). Is Biden Risking War with Iran as U.S. Deploys Marines to Guard Commercial Ships in the Persian Gulf? democracynow.org 
In an escalation of tensions, the Biden administration has deployed thousands of U.S. Marines and sailors to the Middle East in order to deter Iran from seizing oil tankers and other commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after the Navy said Iran tried to seize two commercial oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last month, after seizing dozens more since 2019. Iran responded by equipping its Navy with drones and missiles. "It's really baffling to see why we're taking such immense risks that could bring the U.S. into war for achieving things that are of little value when it comes…
(2023-08-08). Use of natural gas to rise on biz recovery. ecns.cn Natural gas consumption in China is expected to rise this year as domestic economic recovery rapidly increases the domestic energy off-take, said experts from industry and policy think tanks.
(2023-08-08). Shanxi pioneers green coal in N China. ecns.cn Coal-rich Shanxi province's action plan for zero-carbon coal-mining is pioneering green and low-carbon transformation across North China.
(2023-08-08). Rising commerce helps China Southern boost business ties with Europe. ecns.cn Over the past few years, China Southern has transported more than 500,000 tons of inbound and outbound goods to Amsterdam annually.
(2023-08-08). Zhuhai Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge records over 10,000 vehicles crossing in single day. ecns.cn The number of vehicles traversing through the Zhuhai Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, reached 10,300 on Sunday, surpassing the milestone of 10,000 vehicles for the first time in a single day, HZMB border inspection station said on Monday.
(2023-08-08). Hebei expected to complete preparations for flood-damaged road restoration before end of August. ecns.cn Hebei Province in north China's Hebei Province is expected to complete preparatory work for restoring and rebuilding roads damaged by floods before the end of August, local transport authorities said on Tuesday.
(2023-08-08). Chengdu wins worldwide acclaim as Universiade comes to end. ecns.cn Chengdu, the host city of this year's World University Games in southwest China's Sichuan Province, has garnered international acclaim as athletes from around the world gather to compete.
(2023-08-08). US Anti-War Activists Urge to Reject New McCarthyism. telesurenglish.net On Monday, anti-war organizations across the United States issued an open letter to reject a trend that targets China and to call on people to reject what they call the "new McCarthyism." | RELATED: | "From The New York Times to Fox News, there's a resurgence of the Red Scare that once shattered many lives and threatened movements for change and social justice," said the letter titled "McCarthyism is back: Together we can stop it." | It warn…
(2023-08-08). U.S. leaders are split on China policyÔøº. nationofchange.org China adjusts to the twists and turns in the United States' split policy approach.
(2023-08-08). International actions demand freedom for Palestine Action prisoners. samidoun.net 
The international campaign to free Palestine Action prisoners is growing, even as the British state continues to ramp up its campaign of repression against direct actionists who have confronted Israeli arms manufacturers and related corporations in the weapons trade. On Wednesday, 9 August, three Actionists who dismantled a factory of the French arms firm, Thales, …
(2023-08-08). 21 October, all out to Lannemezan! International demonstration to free Georges Abdallah and Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
Join the annual demonstration to free Georges Abdallah, marching to the gate of the prison where he is detained, with the calls and participation of many support committees, associations, unions and political parties. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network urges all to participate in this demonstration to free the Lebanese struggler for Palestine and all Palestinian prisoners …
(2023-08-08). As thousands of US soldiers are deployed in West Asia, Iran urges respect. peoplesdispatch.org In a provocative move, the US announced deployment of 3,000 additional troops in West Asia on Monday, claiming alleged Iranian threat to ships in the region…
(2023-08-08). Biden Escalates Tensions With Iran After Deploying Marines to Persian Gulf. truthout.org In an escalation of tensions, the Biden administration has deployed thousands of U.S. Marines and sailors to the Middle East in order to deter Iran from seizing oil tankers and other commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after the Navy said Iran tried to seize two commercial oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last month, after seizing dozens more since 2019. |
(2023-08-08). Danish ultranationalist group steps up attacks on Quran. plenglish.com Members of Danske Patrioter (Danish Patriots) burned copies of the Muslim holy book in front of the embassies of Türkiye, Algeria, Pakistan, Iran and Indonesia in the capital Copenhagen. | The group also carried out a similar attack on Quran in the northern city of Aalborg and chanted Islamophobic slogans. | A Muslim woman got into an argument with them and was eventually taken away by the police. | Recent months have seen repeated acts of Quran burning or desecration or attempts to do so by Islamophobic figures or groups, especially in northern European and Nordic countries, drawing outrage from Muslim coun…
(2023-08-08). Thousands of US troops arrive in Persian Gulf in latest escalation with Iran. new.thecradle.co
(2023-08-08). Palestinian leader denies meeting with Israeli official. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein Al-Sheikh, denied having met with the head of the Israel General Security Service, Ronen Bar.
(2023-08-08). Warring parties in Yemen resume Oman-mediated peace talks to end the war. peoplesdispatch.org The peace talks had been suspended in July after the two sides could not reach an agreement on a number of economic and humanitarian issues…
(2023-08-08). Talk World Radio: Remember the War on Yemen? Let's End It. davidswanson.org This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about Yemen with Arwa Mokdad, a peace advocate at Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation.
(2023-08-08). Jewish supremacy won't end from within. BDS is still the only hope. mronline.org 
Israelis will never dismantle a system of domination that works for them. That's why the end of Jewish supremacy in Palestine will only come from external pressure—and BDS represents that hope.
(2023-08-08). China rechaza crítica de EE.UU. por acciones contra Filipinas. telesurtv.net China reclama a Filipinas que retire barco de combate que encalló en aguas de una de las disputadas islas Spratly.
(2023-08-08). El camino por delante: construir un movimiento mundial contra la "tiranía del coronavirus" globalizacion.ca 
La Toma de la Bastilla ocurrió en París en la tarde del 14 de julio de 1789. La Bastilla era una armería medieval, una fortaleza y una prisión política. Era el símbolo de la Autoridad Real bajo el reinado del…
(2023-08-08). Tiroteo deja al menos cinco personas fallecidas en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net "El motivo del asesinato múltiple está todavía por determinar, y los arrestos todavía no se han llevado a cabo", indicaron las fuerzas de seguridad…
(2023-08-08). Irán convoca al embajador danés tras quema del Corán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Exteriores de Irán citó nuevamente al titular de la misión diplomática danesa en Teherán, Jesper Vahr.
(2023-08-08). Irán acusa a EE.UU. de exacerbar inestabilidad en el Mar Rojo. telesurtv.net La Marina de Estados Unidos confirmó nuevo despliegue militar de más de 3.000 militares en la región.
(2023-08-08). Joven palestino Ramzi Hamed muere por disparo de colono israelí. telesurtv.net La Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) recientemente condenó un aumento significativo de los ataques llevados a cabo por los colonos en Cisjordania contra los palestinos.
(2023-08-08). Siria exige a ONU condenar ataque israelí alrededor de Damasco. telesurtv.net "Las autoridades de ocupación israelíes cometieron un crimen atroz aproximadamente a las 2H20 hora local del 7 de agosto de 2023", dijo la Cancillería siria.
(2023-08-07). Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change. plenglish.com Kabul, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The deputy head of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), Zainul Abideen Abid, said that Afghanistan is globally the sixth most vulnerable country to the effects of climate change.