(2020-10-11). Celebrate Indigenous People's Day By Supporting Indigenous Resistance. popularresistance.org This weekend, celebration of Indigenous People's Day will replace the federal holiday, Columbus Day, in at least eight states and over 130 cities in 34 states. Along with the toppling of Columbus statues and the removal of a racial slur as a name for a major football team, this signals a shifting awareness in the United States of our colonial roots and ongoing Indigenous genocide and a desire for change. | If, like me, you are not indigenous, there are ways each of us can educate ourselves and those around us about the land we live on, to whom it belonged and how it was taken away from them.
(2020-10-11). Trump's doctor says he is 'no longer a transmission risk,' 10 days after contracting Covid-19. rt.com 
White House physician Sean Conley has said President Donald Trump is not contagious anymore, giving him the green light to resume public engagements. Trump is set to hit the campaign trail on Monday with a rally in Florida. | Conley said the results of Trump's Covid-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, which the president took Saturday morning, meet the "currently recognized standards" for him to no longer be considered a health risk to others. | "Now at day 10 from symptom onset, fever-free for well over 24 hours and all symptoms improved, the assortment of advanced diagnostic tests obtained reveal there…
(2020-10-11). Shooting suspect in Denver identified as 'private security guard' hired by local channel, police say 'no affiliation with Antifa'. rt.com 
A gunman who allegedly shot and killed a man amid BLM and right-wing protests in Denver has been identified as a private security guard. Police say he was not with Antifa amid speculation the incident was politically-motivated. | The suspect in the fatal shooting of a yet to be identified victim in Denver on Saturday is a private security guard, the Denver Police Department (DPD) reported. | "Further investigation has determined the suspect is a private security guard with no affiliation with Antifa. Additional information will be released as it becomes available," the DPD tweeted. | | ©Helen H. Richard…
(2020-10-11). Saturday 10/17: Castro Valley: Women's March for the Seat to Save SCOTUS. indybay.org Castro Valley High School, Redwood and Mabel Intersection, 19400 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 | NOTE: Masks and Social Distancing…
(2020-10-11). Turkey's high technology exports on rise. yenisafak.com Turkish exporters continue to increase high technology products' share in overall exports thanks to the country's research and development activities as well as government support.The high-technology products' share in Turkey's overall exports reached 3.4% in the first eight months of 2020, from 3.2% during the same period last year. The rate was also 3.2% in August versus 3% in August 2019, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute's data.Turkey gives incentives and support, including tax and premium discounts, to companies active in producing high-technology and contributes to reducing imports.Ismail Gulle…
(2020-10-11). Israel will oppose any US F-35 sale to Qatar. yenisafak.com Israel will oppose any U.S. sale of F-35 warplanes to Qatar, Israel's intelligence minister said on Sunday, citing a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region.Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen made the comments on Israeli Army Radio when asked about a Reuters report that Qatar had submitted a formal request to Washington to buy stealthy F-35 fighter jets.Asked whether Israel would oppose such a sale, Cohen said: "The answer is yes. Our security and military superiority in the region are the most significant things for us. Our region has still not turned into Switzerland."The Qatari request follows…
(2020-10-11). Pakistan move Zimbabwe ODIs to Rawalpindi, smog fear looms. yenisafak.com Multan was scheduled to host the 50-over matches which would now be played at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from Oct. 30, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.The subsequent three-match Twenty20 series between the teams, originally scheduled in Rawalpindi, will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium from Nov. 7."After Multan became unavailable due to logistical and operational reasons, we took the opportunity to revisit the entire schedule and have come up with an itinerary that is suitable for the teams…" PCB director Zakir Khan said.The scheduling could be messed up again because of winter smog, co…
(2020-10-11). ANALYSIS: N Korea's Kim speaks softly, shows off new military might. yenisafak.com North Korea's unprecedented nighttime military parade on Saturday showcased an unusually broad array of new weapons, from a show-stopping "monster" ballistic missile to previously unseen battle tanks.The hardware, likely still in varying stages of development, offered leader Kim Jong Un a chance to show the world his cutting-edge military power while adding practical capabilities to the North Korea's already formidable nuclear and conventional forces, experts said.Kim is walking a fine line, seeking to increase pressure on the United States to ease sanctions while not destroying rapport with U.S. President Donald…
(2020-10-11). Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond capital. yenisafak.com Iran plans to make mask-wearing mandatory in public in other large cities after imposing it in Tehran to fight rising coronavirus infections, the health minister said on Sunday, as the country's nuclear chief became the latest official to be infected.Mask-wearing became mandatory in public in the capital on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani announced that violators would be fined, as the country battles a third wave of coronavirus infections."We have asked the police and the basij (paramilitary volunteers) and other agencies to help us .. fight violations more severely," Health Minister Saeed Namaki said."It…
(2020-10-11). Malaysia reports 561 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths. yenisafak.com Malaysia reported 561 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the bulk of them in Sabah state which has already seen a large increase in infections over the past few weeks.The new cases raise Malaysia's cumulative tally to 15,657 cases, according to the health ministry. There were two new deaths reported, raising the fatality toll to 157.
(2020-10-11). Only 1 of 5 Iraqis 'committed to wearing masks'. yenisafak.com An Iraqi health official on Sunday urged the citizens to adhere to preventive health measures aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus, saying that re-imposing a curfew is not suitable anymore. The country lifted the nationwide partial curfew late last month. | In a statement, Riad al-Halfi said only 20% Iraqis were wearing masks, stressing the importance of social distancing amid fears of a second wave. | Authorities made wearing of masks and gloves in public and private transportation, markets and government institutions mandatory in May. A fine of 50,000 Iraqi dinars ($42) is set for those who violate the r…
(2020-10-11). Russia reports fresh daily record of new coronavirus cases. yenisafak.com Russia on Sunday reported 13,634 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, a new daily record that brought its nationwide tally to 1,298,718.The country's coronavirus taskforce said that 149 people had died overnight, pushing the death toll to 22,597.Russia, which has a total population of around 145 million, has recorded the fourth highest number of infections in the world since the start of the pandemic.
(2020-10-11). Turkey says international community should speak up against Armenia. yenisafak.com The Turkish Defense Ministry said on Sunday "international public opinion should speak up against Armenia," referring to the Armenian army's attacks on civilian settlements and violation of the temporary cease-fire with Azerbaijan."Committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, Armenia now violates the ceasefire," the ministry said on Twitter."Even in a ceasefire, Armenia continues to assault civilian settlements," it added.The Armenian attacks continued despite a humanitarian cease-fire agreed for the exchange of prisoners and retrieval of bodies in Nagorno-Karabakh, which came into force at 12 p.m. local ti…
(2020-10-11). Turkey will declare asymptomatic COVID-19 cases as of next week. yenisafak.com Turkey will start declaring the number of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases from Oct. 15, its health minister said in remarks published on Sunday.At the end of July, Turkey changed the wording of its daily coronavirus report to show the number of "patients" instead of "cases" . At a news conference on Sept 30, Koca said that the government was only sharing the number of COVID-19 positive cases with symptoms.Medics and opposition parties criticised the practice, saying it was aimed at hiding the real scale of the pandemic and was meant to keep the economy moving."We will start (releasing all the numbers) on 15th," Healt…