Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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The Rio Times6 hours ago
President of Argentina promises to correct mistakes after primary election setback
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, asked this Tuesday those who did not vote for his party in the primary elections of this Sunday not to condemn Argentina "to the setback", about the opposition administration until 2019 by promising that his government will do what was postponed and "correct" what it […] The post President of Argentina promises to correct mistakes after primary election setback appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
Top U.S. Intelligence Officials Admit Al Qaeda Could Threaten The US From Afghanistan In 1 To 2 Years
*Bloomberg*:* Al-Qaeda Could Strike U.S. From Afghan Base Next Year, Spies Say* (Bloomberg) -- Al-Qaeda may be able to reconstitute itself in Afghanistan and be capable of orchestrating attacks inside the U.S. in one to two years, two senior U.S. intelligence officials said. “The current assessment probably, conservatively, is one to two years for al-Qaeda to build some capability to at least threaten the homeland,” Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, said at an intelligence conference on Tuesday. “We’re thinking about ways to gain ac... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Ecuador’s Parliament decides this Tuesday the fate of the Ombudsman
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Assembly (Parliament) of Ecuador decides this Tuesday in an impeachment trial whether to censure the Ombudsman, Freddy Carrión, for alleged breach of duties. The session of the plenary of the Parliament to proceed to the impeachment of Carrión was installed at 9.00 local time (14.00 GMT) with one […] The post Ecuador’s Parliament decides this Tuesday the fate of the Ombudsman appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Femicides increase by 31 % in Guatemala during 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Femicides registered in Guatemala an increase of 31% between January and August 2021, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released Tuesday by the humanitarian entity Grupo de Apoyo Mutuo (GAM). The non-governmental organization detailed that in those eight months of 2021, 396 women were murdered […] The post Femicides increase by 31 % in Guatemala during 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
France finances EU project to mitigate impact of climate change in Cuba
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The European Union (EU) launched Tuesday in Havana a US$1.8 million project financed by France to mitigate the impact of climate change in coastal areas of central Cuba. “This much-needed project for Cuba” will support “the National Plan for Confronting Climate Change, known as Tarea Vida,” announced the brand-new EU […] The post France finances EU project to mitigate impact of climate change in Cuba appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Haiti’s Prime Minister dismisses the prosecutor who wants to investigate him
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, announced Tuesday the dismissal of the prosecutor Bel-Ford Claude hours after he asked a judge to open an investigation of the head of the Government as a defendant in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Henry communicated the prosecutor's dismissal in a letter […] The post Haiti’s Prime Minister dismisses the prosecutor who wants to investigate him appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News7 hours ago
Palmer exposes corrupt big pharma politics and blackmail in NSW
By TONY MOBILIFONITISCLIVE Palmer has exposed the corrupt role of big pharma companies Pfizer and AstraZeneca behind Gladys Berejiklian’s frantic push for vaccines in NSW. In a press conference on Tuesday Palmer dropped a bomb on the NSW Liberals and the corrupt role of a political lobbyist being paid tens of millions of dollars by […] read more
Komando.com9 hours ago
60M records exposed: Fitbit, Apple, Google health info leaked in massive data breach
Massive data breach exposes the personal info of millions of Americans who use Fitbit, Apple or Google health trackers. read more
"Disturbing Financial Signs Point To Ominous Times; The Coming Financial End Game; Stockpile Food"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 9/14/21: *"Disturbing Financial Signs Point To Ominous Times; * *The Coming Financial End Game; Stockpile Food"* read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Refuses To Appear At US Senate Hearing On Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sen. Bob Menendez: "I'm very disappointed that Secretary Austin declined our request to testify today... I expect the secretary will avail himself to the committee in the near future. And if he does not, I may consider the use of committee subpoena power to compel him." pic.twitter.com/6T5DXIYRqD — The Hill (@thehill) September 14, 2021 *Daily Mail:* *Top Democrat threatens to subpoena Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after he refused to appear at Senate hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal: Blinken tells committee most of the $80bn of equipment left with Taliban is 'inoperable' and pos... read more
Here’s How Much Extra in Taxes You’ll Pay to Keep Social Security Solvent
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * The Social Security program’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) for next year is expected to receive a sizeable boost to the tune of 6.2 percent, according to the nonpartisan senior group the Senior Citizens League. If that happens, it will represent the biggest raise seen in nearly four decades. There’s no question that many retirees and soon-to-be ones often wonder whether Social Security benefit payments will be able to cover their current lifestyle for the years to come. However, with the consumer price index—the primary indicator of inf... read more
A War Between China and Japan Would Be A Disaster
*James Holmes* *China Japan, Asia Pacific* History tells us why we should hope another Sino-Japanese war never breaks out. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Imperial Japan ousted China from its place atop the Asian hierarchy through limited war. China would like to repay the favor, regaining its rightful -- to Chinese minds -- station through similarly limited coercive diplomacy. Let's not understate the likelihood of war in East Asia or kid ourselves that the United States can remain aloof should China and Japan enter the lists. It's tough for Westerners to fathom the nature... read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
U.S. Senate Pour Scorn On Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Testimony On The U.S. Exit From Afghanistan
*FOX News*: *Blinken takes bipartisan criticism, defends Afghanistan withdrawal during Senate hearing* *Secretary of state again blamed Trump administration for Taliban deal Secretary of State Antony Blinken is addressing lawmakers * Tuesday in a second day of questioning about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, as he faces the Senate Foreign Relations Committee one day after appearing before members of the House. Like he did before the House committee on Monday, Blinken's prepared opening remarks blamed the failures and troubles in Afghanistan on others, while touting th... read more
New Report: The Impact And Consequences Of US Sanctions
In recent decades, the US has increasingly used sanctions as an instrument of foreign policy. Some 39 nations and territories are under direct or indirect sanctions. Most of these sanctions are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council and many of them are enacted by the US alone. They are called “unilateral coercive measures” at the United Nations. These US decrees and legislation are “extraterritorial” when they assume the right to impose regulations, restrictions and penalties on nonUS countries, companies and individuals. There are many types of sanctions: economic... read more
balance107 hours ago
$ millions of State Dept. aid to help designated terrorist network Haqqani
9-14-21 Taliban appointed Taj Mir Jawad, a known leader of a network of suicide bombers, to serve as a deputy under the new intelligence chief Abdul Haq Wasiq of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Taj Mir Jawad is believed to be an inner member of the Jihadist group and also a high level operative in the Haqqani Network, the group notoriously infamous for suicide bombings. It is believed that Taj Mir Jawad and his network of suicide bombers carried out the attack on the Inter Continental hotel, Kabul on June 28, 2011. This network of suicide bombers, also known as Kabul Attack Ne... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Taliban Revenge Killings Continue
Noor, former sniper with Afghan elite unit who worked alongside UK Special Forces *Daily Mail:* *Executed: Afghan sniper who was trained by UK Special Forces is shot dead as his wife and children wait for him nearby* * Noor was traced to his sister’s home on the edge of the Afghan capital Kabul * He was shot three times in chest and again as he lay on the ground by gunmen * The sniper had been a member of a British-trained Afghan unit known as CF333 An Afghan sniper who worked alongside British Special Forces was murdered in front of his family yesterday by the Taliban. ... read more
Musical Interlude: The Traveling Wilburys, "End Of The Line"
*Full screen recommended.* The Traveling Wilburys, "End Of The Line" read more
Turcopolier7 hours ago
ABC News Accidentally Discovers the Truth About COVID Vaccines
Hits: 15The World Tribune has a stunning story about an ABC News reporter’s effort to target the unvaccinated and support the Biden policy to force vaccines. WXYZ in Detriot, an ABC affiliate, asked viewers to share stories of loved ones … Continue reading → read more
U.S. Pullout of Afghanistan Could Embolden Extremists in the UK 
*Peter Suciu* *Terrorism, Europe* Now that the troop withdrawal is complete, Afghanistan is back in the hands of the Taliban and many signs point to the Central Asian country once again becoming a safe haven for insurgent groups and even terrorists. The “special relationship” between the United States and the United Kingdom has certainly had its ups and downs over the past eight decades, but if it were to declare its status on social media now it might have to go with “It’s complicated.” President Joe Biden’s pull out of Afghanistan has infuriated British politicians and soldier... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Is The Taliban Breaking-Up?
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's supreme leader. Ibraheem al Omari/Reuters *BBC:* *Afghanistan: Taliban leaders in bust-up at presidential palace, sources say* A major row broke out between leaders of the Taliban over the make-up of the group's new government in Afghanistan, senior Taliban officials told the BBC. The argument between the group's co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and a cabinet member happened at the presidential palace, they said. There have been unconfirmed reports of disagreements within the Taliban's leadership since Mr Baradar disappeared fr... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Taliban Thanks The U.S. For $64 Million As Part Of A $1.2BILLION International Aid Package But Says The US Should 'Have A Heart' And Give More
*Daily Mail:* *The Taliban thanks America for $64million as part of $1.2BILLION international aid package but says the US should 'have a heart' as it pleads for more* * Acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said money would be spent wisely * He asked the US to show appreciation to the Taliban for the troop withdrawal * Washington donated $64million with China and Pakistan also pledging aid The Taliban has thanked the world for pledging more than a billion dollars in emergency aid to Afghanistan, and urged the US to show 'heart' by donating more. Amir Khan Muttaqi, t... read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
President Trump Responds to Report of Mark Milley Warning China in the Event Trump Decided to Attack
How many times did President Trump say ‘my good friend Xi’? Military combat against China was the furthest thing from the mind of President Trump in that sphere of geopolitical threat. President Trump was engaged with China on an economic level. Economic security is national security; that was the essence of his doctrine. In this […] The post President Trump Responds to Report of Mark Milley Warning China in the Event Trump Decided to Attack appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Medical Kidnap8 hours ago
The Holocaust in Israel Exposed in Leaked Zoom Call with Pfizer Scientist Admitting that Israelis are Laboratory for Pfizer COVID Shot
Israeli TV recently exposed a leaked Zoom call with Pfizer Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. Philip Dormitzer, who stated that because Pfizer had an exclusive agreement with the Israeli Minister of Health to use only Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines exclusively, Israel was the laboratory of the world, and that by looking at the high percentage of Israel's population that is now vaccinated, they can predict what will happen in the U.S. a couple of months later. An Israeli doctor was also interviewed on Israeli TV recently stating that the vaccine is not working, as 90% of the hospi... read more
The Holocaust in Israel Exposed in Leaked Zoom Call with Pfizer Scientist Admitting that Israelis are Laboratory for Pfizer COVID Shot
Israeli TV recently exposed a leaked Zoom call with Pfizer Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. Philip Dormitzer, who stated that because Pfizer had an exclusive agreement with the Israeli Minister of Health to use only Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines exclusively, Israel was the laboratory of the world, and that by looking at the high percentage of Israel's population that is now vaccinated, they can predict what will happen in the U.S. a couple of months later. An Israeli doctor was also interviewed on Israeli TV recently stating that the vaccine is not working, as 90% of the hospi... read more
The Honourable Member From Air India
I do not know what this means, but it seems mockworthy enough. Friends, I have an exciting announcement for you! We’re launching our very own island on Animal Crossing! If you visit- you can learn more about our campaign and how to get involved. If you want access, all you have to do is text… Continue reading → read more
LA Times Admits: Newsom Might Lose
Recall Countdown: The Los Angeles Times, the lead propagandist for saving Gov. Gavin Newsom, let the cat out of the bag. While promoting one of their fake polls showing Newsom saving his seat, they admit that when the population was focused on who Gavin Newsom is and the harm he has inflicted, Newsom was losing the recall. read more
Gerald Celente, "Trends Journal: Welcome to America, Whale Watching, Who's Watching Who?"
*Full screen recommended.* Gerald Celente, PM 9/14/21: *VERY Strong language alert!* *"Trends Journal: Welcome to America, * *Whale Watching, Who's Watching Who?"* - https://trendsresearch.com/ read more
Cairns News8 hours ago
WHO got to Jacquie Lambie? She has lost the plot
Ode to Senator Jacquie Lambie by Jim O’Toole, Townsville Bureau https://anrvideos.com/2021/Sep2021/Should-Senator-Jacqui-Lambie.MP4?_=2ator-Jacqui-Lambie.MP4?_=2 Poor Jacquie, it looks like she has been affected by mRNA inoculation which has been reported across Australia and the world as causing many harmful effects on the human body and many, many deaths. She thinks she will divide and conquer the smart people […] read more
balance108 hours ago
Blinken responds to Sen. Paul at Senate hearing
at 2:31 of video: Blinken before US Senate hearing today: Sen. Paul: “Don’t we have prohibitions against giving aid and comfort to the enemy?…Can you pledge today without equivocation that the Biden admin will not continue giving money to the Taliban?” Blinken equivocates. Sen. Paul (R-KY): “You don’t know (whether it was an aid worker that was drone-struck or a terrorist”) or you won’t tell us?” Blinken: “I don’t know.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baRFG24o2Xk …………………………………………….. read more
Halifax Examiner8 hours ago
New road design guidelines for Halifax pass first reading despite concerns they’re still too wide and too fast
Agreeing they were better than the status quo, Halifax regional councillors voted in favour of a set of new road design guidelines despite some concerns about the specifics. Municipal staff presented long-awaited revisions to the Municipal Design Guidelines, generally referred to as the Red Book, to council’s committee of the whole on Tuesday. The guidelines […] read more
Why Japan Never Should Have Attacked Pearl Harbor
*James Holmes* *World War II, * Sometimes doing nothing is the right thing to do. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It doesn’t take too much imagination to postulate alternative strategies for Imperial Japan. Indeed, eminent Japanese have themselves postulated alternatives. Suppose Robert E. Lee had laid hands on a shipment of AK-47s in 1864. How would American history have unfolded? Differently than it did, one imagines. Historians frown on alt-history, and oftentimes for good reason. Change too many variables, and you veer speedily into fiction. The chain connecting cause t... read more
The Last Doolittle Raiders Given Posthumous Promotion
*Peter Suciu* *military, * In addition to serving as Doolittle's co-pilot, Lt. Col Richard Eugene Cole also undertook a number of dangerous missions, including flying C-47s over "The Hump"—the difficult air passage through the Himalayan Mountains—to deliver supplies to China in their fight against the Japanese. On April 18, 1942, Lt. Col Richard Eugene Cole served as co-pilot to Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle in the lead airplane of sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers that took off from the flight deck of the USS *Hornet *(CV-8) to take part in the "Doolittle Raid" on Tokyo. It was the first... read more
North Korea Carries Out Cruise-Missile Test 
*Stephen Silver* *North Korea, Asia* North Korea had previously tested a ballistic missile in March. While ballistic missiles are banned under UN treaties, cruise missiles are not. When North Korea held a parade last week, many observers noted that the parade did not include missiles, as parades in that country often do. Instead, at least in the West, most of the reaction dealt with leader Kim Jong-un “stealing the show.” However, the lack of missiles at the parade doesn’t mean the North Korean regime didn’t have plans for missiles. North Korea on Saturday and Sunday conducted... read more
Israeli Health Minister Says Vaccine Passport System Doesn’t Have ‘Medical Justification’ in Some Cases – Leaked Footage
Israeli Health Minister Says Vaccine Passport System Doesn’t Have ‘Medical Justification’ in Some Cases – Leaked Footage by https://www.rt.com/ Israeli officials have been caught admitting that in many situations, the country’s ‘Green Pass’ is not “medically justified,” but exists to pressure citizens into getting vaccinated. – Israelis who want to visit bars, restaurants, swimming pools, … read more
YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE WINGNUTS IN AMERICA THINK THEIR WORST SUSPICIONS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED, RIGHT?
I'm sure you think this was a perfectly reasonable judgment call: Two days after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, President Donald Trump's top military adviser, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley, single-handedly took top-secret action to limit Trump from potentially ordering a dangerous military strike or launching nuclear weapons, according to "Peril," a new book by legendary journalist Bob Woodward and veteran Washington Post reporter Robert Costa. Woodward and Costa write that Milley, deeply shaken by the assault, 'was certain that Trump had gone into a serious menta... read more
Biden, Blinken Under Fire After Announcing $64 Million Aid to Taliban Controlled Afghanistan
Biden, Blinken Under Fire After Announcing $64 Million Aid to Taliban Controlled Afghanistan by Paul Goldberg, https://newsthud.com/ President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken are under fire after announcing $64 million in aid to Taliban controlled Afghanistan. Logan Ratick wrote “What could go wrong?” – read more. USAID, led by Samantha Power, will give $64 … read more
One Of The Largest US Supermarket Chains Warns Inflation Is About To Impact More Americans
One Of The Largest US Supermarket Chains Warns Inflation Is About To Impact More Americans by Jack Phillips of Epoch Times, https://www.zerohedge.com/ An executive of Kroger, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, warned grocery prices are about to become even higher this year as inflation sets in. – Inflation is running hotter than … read more
No Booster No Green Card, Situation in Israel
Israel May Deny Green Passports to People Who Have Not Received COVID Booster by https://www.haaretz.com/ Health Minister Horowitz says that since the vaccine loses effectiveness over time, proof of immunity will no longer be valid for those who have not had the booster. – People who do not receive a coronavirus booster shot will eventually … read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
Outbreak of Measles in Virginia and Wisconsin Afghan Refugee Settlements Forces Pause in New Arrivals
We have actually seen this issue before as a result of the Obama open border policy. A measles outbreak in Virginia and Wisconsin amid refugees from Afghanistan has caused the U.S. State Department to pause the program for further arrivals. RICHMOND, Va. — Six people who recently traveled to the United States after fleeing the […] The post Outbreak of Measles in Virginia and Wisconsin Afghan Refugee Settlements Forces Pause in New Arrivals appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Simple One Pot Rice Cooker Meal
A very simple "one pot" meal made in a rice cooker. "Yellow rice", water, chicken, and an optional canned vegetable, I use peas. Dump and go. Continue reading → read more
Virtual Mirage9 hours ago
Military Matters
The Uncertain Roadmap We have the Time magazine piece where the oligarchs were openly bragging about election engineering. We have the general officers and bureaucrats who were bragging about lying to President Trump about troop levels in various regions to prevent or forestall drawdowns and now we’ve seen what General Milley is up to […] The post Military Matters appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Cairns News9 hours ago
Petition to halt the Identify and Disrupt bill 2021 that will remove your last vestige of privacy
Sign this petition to kill one of the LNP/ALP duoploy’s most Orwellian pieces of legislation that Scott Morrison wants to introduce before the predicted thousands of vax victims start to die next year. Bob Katter MHR described the bill as draconian and Orwellian that enables the Federal Police or others to log onto your email […] read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Jury Begins Deliberations in Robert Durst Murder Trial
The New York real estate heir has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the point-blank shooting of Susan Berman, his confidante. read more
Econlib10 hours ago
Elder’s Error?
Larry Elder, running today to replace Governor Gavin Newsom if Newsom is recalled, recently committed to appointing a Republican as a U.S. Senator if current Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein resigns. That one statement, combined with the fact that Elder is the front-runner, will probably cinch the election for Newsome. Of millions of Democrats who might […] The post Elder’s Error? appeared first on Econlib. read more
Science 2.0 blogs15 hours ago
Lots Claim On Surveys That They'll Help Fight Climate Change - But Surveys Are Not Behavior
Before COVID-19, it was a large number of Democrats and a tiny number of Republicans who distrusted vaccines, believing something like that they caused autism, or that FDA was in cahoots with Big Pharma, or some weird supplement was just as good as medicine.(1) While on surveys they all claimed to believe in natural medicine and that communicable diseases were no big deal(2), when the pandemic hit, not only did they buy up all of the Clorox and Purell, celebrities and other wealthy coastal elites who denied vaccines for their kids were paying their way to the front of the line to ge... read more
Exomoons: The Binary Star Factor
[image: Story 478405572] *Centauri Dreams* readers will remember Billy Quarles’ name in connection with a 2019 paper on Alpha Centauri A and B, which examined not just those stars but binary systems in general in terms of obliquity — axial tilt — on potential planets as affected by the gravitational effects of their systems. The news for habitability around Centauri B wasn’t good. Whereas the Moon helps to stabilize Earth’s axial tilt, the opposite occurs on a simulated Centauri B planet. And without a large moon, gravitational forcing from the secondary star still causes extreme o... read more
"If They Force Millions Of Americans Out Of Their Jobs, Our Supply Chain Crisis Will Get Much Worse"
*Full screen recommended.* *"If They Force Millions Of Americans Out Of Their Jobs, * *Our Supply Chain Crisis Will Get Much Worse"* by Epic Economist "You probably already noticed that shortages are spreading across a wide range of goods and store shelves are getting increasingly emptier, but things are set to get a whole lot worse as the U.S. government decided that now it's a good time to impose work restrictions. Our supply chains have been facing one disruption after the other, but now that thousands of workers are at risk of being forced to leave their posts, we're about to se... read more
They Want You Sick, Weak & Silent. We Want You Healthy, Strong & Loud
SGT Report It’s obvious that the “new world order”, their words not mine, wants you sick, weak and silent so they can steal your birthright without a fight. We want you healthy, strong and very loud – so you can send them the message, we will never let them get away with their evil machinations. … read more
US Pulls Missiles Out of Saudi Arabia to Pivot Toward China (Full Show)
RT America Washington’s decision to pull most of its advanced weapons systems from Saudi Arabia may presage a shift in focus to the perceived threat posed by an increasingly assertive China. Beijing has threatened economic sanctions and even to blockade Taiwan if the US fails to abide by its long-standing official “One China policy” and … read more
Endgame Begins: Evergrande Hires Bankruptcy Advisors As Furious Investors Protest Imminent Default
Endgame Begins: Evergrande Hires Bankruptcy Advisors As Furious Investors Protest Imminent Default by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ It took Evergrande less than a day to go from denying “rumors” of bankruptcy (as per a statement posted on its website earlier today), to confirming that a bankruptcy is imminent. – In a filing on the Hong Kong stock exchange … read more
What Is the FED Hiding From Us?
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook Why is the Fed seemingly on a mission to obfuscate the most useful data available? Are they trying to cover their tracks? What are they trying to hide? Join Mike Maloney in today’s video where he shows that this alarming trend is accelerating. … read more
76th General Assembly get underway at UN Headquarters in New York
The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be the most challenging period the world has seen since the Second World War, said the UN Secretary-General on Tuesday – as the 75th session of the General Assembly gave way to the new – deepening inequalities, decimating economies and plunging millions into extreme poverty. Read the full story, “76th General Assembly get underway at UN Headquarters in New York”, on globalissues.org → read more
After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians
The future for Syria’s people is “increasingly bleak”, UN-appointed rights experts said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating conflict in several areas of the war-ravaged country, a return to siege tactics and popular demonstrations linked to the plummeting economy. Read the full story, “After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN mission responding to evolving needs in Sudan transition process
Despite setbacks and challenges, Sudan continues its transition towards democracy, the head of the UN special political mission in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. Read the full story, “UN mission responding to evolving needs in Sudan transition process”, on globalissues.org → read more
Only 2% of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Africa
More than 5.7 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally, but only 2% of them in Africa, said World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Only 2% of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Africa”, on globalissues.org → read more
First humanitarian flight to Kabul marks 'turning point' in crisis: WFP
The return of humanitarian flights to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is a turning point in the crisis, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “First humanitarian flight to Kabul marks 'turning point' in crisis: WFP”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
California Recall of Governor Newsom – Results and Open Discussion Thread
It’s highly unlikely the land of the Moonbats could actually have enough remaining non-Moonbats left to take back control of the tribe. However, there is a slight chance because some of the moderately insane have joined forces with the non-Moonbats to show they are not happy with the behavior from the leader of the Moonbat […] The post California Recall of Governor Newsom – Results and Open Discussion Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Doherty Trade-Off: experts plead for a sensible “Freedom Day”
[image: anti-lockdown protests, freedom day, Doherty Report] Experts warn against open slather on "Freedom Day", pointing to the high mortality rate in the UK, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian prepare to pull back public health measures and end lockdowns. Callum Foote talks with public health experts on the Doherty Report assumptions and the cost of opening up. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Yes, Activists Took Down the Texas GOP’s Website Over Restrictive Abortion Law
The hacker group Anonymous took credit for the vandalism. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
DOJ Allows Three U.S. Intelligence Contractors To Pay Their Way Out of Criminal Charges After Being Caught Working With Foreign Government To Hack U.S. Cell Phone Systems
This thread might be well worth pulling for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the DOJ National Security Division allowing three former Intelligence Community Contractors to pay their way out of criminal charges. {Main DOJ Press Release Here} It appears that criminal operatives that come from within the Fourth Branch of […] The post DOJ Allows Three U.S. Intelligence Contractors To Pay Their Way Out of Criminal Charges After Being Caught Working With Foreign Government To Hack U.S. Cell Phone Systems appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Virtual Mirage11 hours ago
A Few Thoughts
We will soon know if California rigged another election/recall. (link) I learned that a ballot in my name arrived at my old address by mail so that I could vote in the recall election. I don’t live in California, but what do you want to bet that somebody voted my ballot. I realize that’s […] The post A Few Thoughts appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Health Impact News12 hours ago
24,526 Deaths 2,317,495 Injuries Following COVID Shots Reported in European Union’s Database of Adverse Drug Reactions
The European Union database of suspected drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, and they are now reporting 24,526 fatalities, and 2,317,495 injuries, following COVID-19 injections. A Health Impact News subscriber from Europe reminded us that this database maintained at EudraVigilance is only for countries in Europe who are part of the European Union (EU), which comprises 27 countries. The total number of countries in Europe is much higher, almost twice as many, numbering around 50. (There are some differences of opinion as to which countries are technically part of Europe.) So ... read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
iPhone 13: All the new features in Apple’s latest smartphone
Apple just held its latest fall event. Here's everything the tech giant announced, including details on new iPhone 13 models. read more
New Report Calls on Congress to Appropriate $40 Billion to Boost HBCU Endowments
A new report from The Century Foundation tracks how more than a century of spending inequities, have negatively impacted endowments... read more
Black Lies Matter
“For every Trayvon Martin killed by someone not black [whether white, Asian, or Latino], nine other blacks were murdered by someone black,” wrote John W. Fountain, an award-winning journalist, and professor at Roosevelt University. . . . [Fountain continues,] Imagine Soldier Field . . . filled beyond capacity, brimming with 63,879 young African-American men, ages 18-24—more than U.S. losses in the entire Vietnam conflict. Imagine the University of Michigan’s football stadium—the largest in the U.S.—filled to the limit of 109,901 with black men. Now add 28,233 more—together totaling ... read more
Pension Pulse8 hours ago
OTPP Joins CDPQ by Acquiring Big Stake in Australia's Greenstone
Ontario Teachers’ put out a press release starting it has reached an agreement to become a significant shareholder in Greenstone: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a 33.4% interest in Greenstone, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading insurance distributors. *Headquartered in Sydney, and established in 2007, Greenstone has focused on developing simple and affordable life and general insurance products for Australians and New Zealanders. This positioning has enabled Greenstone to quickly become a lea... read more
The Chinese Military Can’t Really Fight on Mountains
*Kris Osborn* *China, Asia* Any attack on China is much more likely to be predominantly from the air, at least for quite some time until the possibility of land occupation becomes feasible. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* However, the effectiveness of the new weapons and their live-fire exercises may ultimately be of little consequence, given that China may lack the means to successfully transport the assets at high altitudes and achieve the needed combat maneuver capacity. The Chinese military is firing off new rockets and artillery in its Western plateau region. This is t... read more
Third Installment of Child Tax Credits Head Out This Week
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * Thanks to the expanded Tax Credit, the number of adults living in households with children that reported not having enough to eat has plummeted by more than three million—a total reduction of about one-third. The much-anticipated payments for September from the expanded Child Tax Credits are slated to head out this week to tens of millions of eligible American families. However, do keep in mind that after this month’s Child Tax Credit payments, there will only be three more checks left to be disbursed—which are scheduled to be released on ... read more
Baltimore Goes Dark: Police Scanner Encryption Creates New Danger
*Maggie Ybarra* *Crime, Americas* Police activity in Baltimore will soon be concealed by the shroud of an encrypted radio system. This new equipment will allow officers to work without worrying about whether a crafty criminal is listening to their security tactics. But it poses a security threat to hundreds of thousands of city residents by blinding them to the crimes happening around them. In the beginning, there was the pandemic, the dark days of loneliness—a time period when Baltimore slowly suffocated beneath a shroud of uncertainty. Its citizens had been asked to hide inside... read more

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