(2020-10-13). Tuesday 10/13: Solidarity Action – End Racism in Martinez. indybay.org Martinez Superior Court…
(2020-10-13). Supporting Indigenous Resistance. dissidentvoice.org 
(Photo Credit: Jenna Pope) 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 …
(2020-10-13). Abahlali baseMjondolo celebrates 15 years of revolutionary struggle for land, housing and dignity. peoplesdispatch.org 
The shack dwellers' movement of South Africa, marked 15 years of struggle for land, housing and dignity on October 4. It held a seminar, Sifike kanjani la? (How did we get to where we are?) and, the following day, relaunched the eKhenana branch of the movement.
(2020-10-13). WATCH 'immune' Trump dance to 'YMCA' & offer to kiss crowd at 1st post-Covid rally in Florida. rt.com 
US President Donald Trump made an energetic showing at his first campaign rally since contracting Covid-19, offering to dole out "big, fat" kisses to those in attendance and capping off the event with lively dance steps to 'YMCA.' | "I went through it, now they say I'm immune — I feel so powerful," Trump told a crowd of supporters in Sanford, Florida on Monday night, referring to his coronavirus diagnosis earlier this month, from which he has since recovered. | I'll walk into that audience. I'll walk in there, I'll kiss everyone in that audience. I'll kiss the guys and the beautiful women, and everyone. I…
(2020-10-13). Portland's elk statue saga continues as Patriot Prayer kidnaps replacement, 'literal trash heap' built instead. rt.com 
Portland has another new version of its famous elk statue, after protesters lit the original on fire and the Patriot Prayer group stole its temporary replacement. The latest iteration has already been branded "literal trash." | The city's original 120-year-old elk statue was defaced and set on fire on July 1. The city removed the statue and placed it in storage after it was repeatedly vandalized during the months of protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May. | A makeshift metal replica, known locally as "nightmare elk," was installed by unknown parties, presumed to be mem…
(2020-10-13). 'This will no doubt end racism': Activists tear down 'offensive' monument on Columbus Day, but gesture draws heat online. rt.com 
A 150-year-old Confederate monument was torn down in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Columbus Day. However, reaction both online and from city authorities indicates the situation doesn't quite mirror cities elsewhere in the US. | The contentious monument was torn down by a group of around 40 activists in 20 minutes or so following three days of protests around the federal holiday. Columbus Day has long been a source of controversy in the US, with many arguing that celebrating the explorer glorifies colonialism. Some states, including New Mexico, have ditched the holiday, observing Indigenous Peoples' Day instead. | @A…
(2020-10-13). Biden says those who think they're better off under Trump 'PROBABLY SHOULDN'T' vote Democrat… but that's the majority of Americans. rt.com 
Joe Biden has seemingly surrendered 56 percent of the American electorate to President Donald Trump, saying that those who perceive that they're better off under the current administration probably shouldn't vote Democrat. | The comment came during an interview on Monday with Kyle Inskeep, a reporter for Cincinnati television station WKRC, who confronted the Democrat presidential candidate with a
(2020-10-13). 'Cuties' is merely 'misunderstood,' Netflix co-CEO says, and idea of 'censoring storytelling' is 'surprising' in 2020 America. rt.com 
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is taken aback that anyone would seek to censor "Cuties," saying the film — called "child porn" by critics and subject of a criminal indictment by a Texas grand jury — is just "very misunderstood." | "It is a film that is very misunderstood with some audiences, uniquely within the United States,"
(2020-10-13). The Divided Nation. White Nationalism in History and Society. indybay.org Americans have always valued their liberal heritage and their political system which tends toward the vital center. Two souls dwell in the American breast to speak with Goethe. White nationalists still regard American history as that of white Americans and have little respect for a revision of historiography. | White privilege is a defining factor.
(2020-10-13). Turkey's Involvement in Nagorno-Karabakh. globalresearch.ca Wannabe sultan Erdogan's involvement in Azerbaijan's war on Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK below) is another example of his aim for greater regional influence and control. | In July and August, Turkey and Azerbaijan conducted joint ground and aerial military exercises, what …
(2020-10-13). United States: Next steps for Black Lives Matter movement, elections and beyond. greenleft.org.au colombiareports.com/feed/…
(2020-10-13). EU seeks to bring order to confusing COVID-era travel. yenisafak.com A meeting of European affairs ministers approved the recommendation, which aims to end a confusing patchwork of restrictions and to restore free movement – a cherished principle in the 27-member bloc – when conditions allow.With cases spiking across Europe, only a few areas would currently qualify for the lowest-risk "green" band allowing unrestricted travel. They include most of eastern Germany, parts of the Nordic and Baltic countries, some areas of Bulgaria and Greece, and one zone in Italy.EU nations will be encouraged to apply "proportionate" measures for medium-risk orange and high-risk red zones, which cou…
(2020-10-13). EU unity on Brexit strong, working for a fair deal, Barnier says. yenisafak.com The European Union's unity on Brexit is strong and the bloc will continue to work in the coming days and weeks for a fair deal on its future relationship with the United Kingdom, the EU's chief negotiator said on Tuesday."Strong EU unity confirmed ahead of European Council," Michel Barnier tweeted after briefing European Affairs ministers in Luxembourg. "The EU will continue to work for a fair deal in the coming days and weeks."
(2020-10-13). Thai protesters chant at royal motorcade. yenisafak.com Thai anti-government protesters gave their three-fingered salute and chanted "release our friends" at the passing motorcade of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok on Tuesday after police arrested at least four of the demonstrators.The vehicle, flying the royal flag, drove on the other side of the street from protesters near the Democracy Monument that has become a centre of nearly three months of protests that have also called for reforms to the powerful monarchy.
(2020-10-13). Thailand plans quarantine travel for foreign tourists. yenisafak.com Thailand is planning to allow short-term tourists to travel to designated areas in some provinces during their 14-day coronavirus quarantine period, an official said on Tuesday.However, residents of the provinces must approve the new Alternative State Quarantine scheme before it can be introduced, said Thares Krassanairawiwong, head of the health service support department.Provinces that are ready to reopen must also make sure that routes for foreign visitors will not be used by local residents, he said."Foreign visitors must accept travel routes set by the provinces. Most importantly, they must come from countri…
(2020-10-13). What you need to know about the coronavirus right now. yenisafak.com Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
(2020-10-13). Azerbaijan repulses fresh Armenian attacks. yenisafak.com Armenian forces continued to stage night attacks in a bid to re-capture the lost positions, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.According to the statement, while repelling the attacks, the Azerbaijan army destroyed three Grad type multiple launch rocket systems (MLRSs), one ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon system, two BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), three Giatsint B howitzers, one D-20 type howitzer, three UAVs and a few personnel carriers and neutralized many Armenian soldiers.Apart from regular troops from different Armenian army regiments, volunteers from Armenian…
(2020-10-13). Heavy rains kill 31 in Vietnam, Cambodia. yenisafak.com At least 31 people were killed and over a dozen others went missing in rain-related incidents in Vietnam and Cambodia, according to local media reports.The heavy rainfall has caused floods in in central provinces of Vietnam killing nearly 20 people, while 14 others are missing, daily Vietnam News reported.The Southeast Asian country is bracing for seventh typhoon — Nangka — of the year.The meteorological officials said the heavy rainfall was caused by the low pressure in the north of South China Sea, also known as the East Sea in Vietnam.According to the weather forecast, Nangka will make a landfall i…
(2020-10-13). Italy toughens restrictions to try to curb COVID-19 surge. yenisafak.com Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a recent surge in coronavirus infections.The government decree, published after days of draft versions and speculation by ministers over its probable measures, will take effect within 24 hours and be valid for 30 days.It bans parties in restaurants, clubs or in the open air and strongly recommends that people do not hold parties in their homes or host more than six guests at any time. Weddings and other ceremonies can be attended by no more than 30 people.The dec…
(2020-10-13). Malaysia reports 660 new coronavirus cases, 4 new deaths. yenisafak.com Malaysia reported 660 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, more than half of those in Sabah, a state now under lockdown, and as the capital braces for similar restrictions on movement to come into force this week.The new infections raise Malaysia's cumulative tally to 16,880 cases, according to the health ministry. There were four new deaths reported, taking total fatalities to 163.
(2020-10-13). Spain bans wage inequality between genders. yenisafak.com Spain's government has passed a decree banning wage inequality between genders, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz told a news conference on Tuesday."From today, a man and a woman can no longer receive different remuneration," she said after the weekly cabinet meeting. The regulations will force companies to keep records of salaries by gender and disclose those records, she added.