(2021-02-15). Teachers from Maryland's Eastern Shore speak out against school reopenings. wsws.org Three teachers from the Eastern Shore of Maryland recently spoke to the World Socialist Web Site Educators Newsletter about the reopening of schools and their reasons for joining the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee. Their names have been changed to protect them from retaliation by both their school system and union.
(2021-02-15). US, OAS, Colombia try to steal Ecuador's election from popular socialist candidate, while spreading fake news. thegrayzone.com The US State Department is pushing a politicized vote recount, overseen by the coup-sponsoring OAS, after socialist Andrés Arauz won Ecuador's election in a landslide. Meanwhile Colombia's ex-president warns his country's "radical right" is "interfering" with "slander" and a "dirty game." GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR — A popular socialist candidate, Andrés Arauz, won the first round of Ecuador's historic presidential election by a landslide on February 7. The leftist's overwhelming victory prompted the US State Department, the right-wing government of neighboring Colombia, …
(2021-02-15). Elections in Ecuador — The Fight Against Neoliberalism. zcomm.org Please Help ZNet Photo by max.ku/Shutterstock Ecuador's leftist candidate Andrés Arauz has won the first round of the country's presidential elections held on 7 February, 2021, garnering 31.5% of the vote. An economist and former minister in socialist president Rafael Correa's government, he has led the ticket for the Union for Hope coalition — what
(2021-02-15). Despite mass deaths, Poland ends lockdown. wsws.org The Polish government is gradually ending its lockdown, even though the pandemic is still raging and hundreds are dying every day from COVID-19.
(2021-02-15). US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 5,333 workers died on the job in 2019, or one every 99 minutes. wsws.org The BLS report shows three consecutive years of increasing worker fatality rates in the US, even before the coronavirus pandemic.
(2021-02-15). New Music Releases By Lynda Carson Includes The Pandemic Blues, And 7 Other Songs. indybay.org The music being posted here was recorded recently on a wonderful 13 year old iMac computer seen in the photo, with an old wood carving overhead of the winged goddess Dadari, which is a wood carving that is well over 100 years old from the island of Bali.
(2021-02-15). "Shame on You, New York Times!" Scientists Speak Out Over Media Disinformation on China. mintpressnews.com 
ATexas teenager has been forced to use her entire college savings to prevent her single mother from being evicted after she lost her job amid a raging pandemic. Alondra Carmona of Houston made the Some of the world's top scientists are condemning The New York Times for what they describe as a highly misleading hit job…
(2021-02-15). UN Special Rapporteur Blasts 'Devastating' and 'Illegal' US and EU Sanctions against Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com UN Human Rights expert Alena Douhan called for sanctions to be lifted and revised.
(2021-02-15). Australian COVID-19 vaccine roll-out still uncertain. wsws.org As distribution problems mount around the world, Australia is still weeks away from receiving its first doses.
(2021-02-15). CDC's politically motivated guidelines fuel media campaign to reopen US schools. wsws.org The weeks-long propaganda campaign falsely claiming that schools are not vectors for the spread of COVID-19 now has the full imprimatur of the CDC.
(2021-02-15). Online workers in Serbia continue protest against unscrupulous taxation. peoplesdispatch.org The Serbian tax administration has asked online workers who earn income from abroad to pay taxes and interest contributions for the past five years. A majority of these online workers are freelancers, including students and youth distressed by the COVID-19 crisis…
(2021-02-15). Germany Will Not Reject Russian Vaccine if Authorized by the EU. telesurenglish.net The German Federal Government spokesperson Steffen Seibert on Monday announced that his country will not reject Russian and Chinese COVID-19 vaccines if the European Union (EU) allows its use. | RELATED: | He pointed out that it does not matter where the vaccine is produced if it is certified by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and authorized by the European Commission (EC). | "If the Russian or any other vaccine complie…
(2021-02-15). Peru: Chancellor Resigns Due to a COVID-19 Vaccination Scandal. telesurenglish.net Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elizabeth Astete on Sunday resigned from her post after it was known that she had been vaccinated. She is not, however, in the groups at risk that should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. | RELATED: | President Francisco Sagasti accepted her resignation after she admitted having received the first dose on Jan. 22, 2021. | "I am outraged and furious about this situation, which jeopardizes the enor…
(2021-02-15). Create a Legacy with Medicare For All! realprogressives.org Legacy means everything to a leader, especially U.S. presidents. From Franklin D. Roosevelt giving us the New Deal, a series of public works projects, financial reforms and regulations to Lyndon B. Johnson giving us Medicare health insurance for the elderly, and Medicaid for the poor. From President Barack Obama showing us Medicare For All was popular enough to help lead him to his eventual nomination to presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders forcing Medicare for all upon our national consciousness. What might President Joe Biden's legacy be? | Over the past decade, I have done my homework and written f…
(2021-02-15). Is Biden Committing Diplomatic Suicide Over the Iran Nuclear Agreement? zcomm.org Can Biden's America be part of the solution? After only three weeks in office, surely it can't be too late. But the ball is in his court, and the whole world is watching…
(2021-02-15). Amazon Hired Anti-Union Consultant to Fight Alabama Organizing. zcomm.org The head of the Center for Independent Employees is paid $3,200 per day to thwart what could become Amazon's first unionized facility in the U.S.
(2021-02-15). Why Amazon Is Fighting So Hard to Stop Warehouse Workers From Unionizing. counterpunch.org 
Thousands of warehouse workers at an Amazon plant in Bessemer, Alabama, are at the center of a potentially game-changing union vote taking place right now. On February 8, the warehouse workers were sent ballots by mail to decide over the next seven weeks if they want to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Just
(2021-02-15). Preliminary findings of the visit to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights. mronline.org 
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, Ms. Alena Douhan, visited the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela from 1 to 12 February 2021. She thanks the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for enabling and supporting her visit to the country. The purpose …
(2021-02-15). Louisville Is Failing Homeless People This Winter. popularresistance.org As much of Louisville remains under a layer of ice and with another winter storm on the way, the city is doing nothing to keep alive its homeless population, several advocates contended Saturday evening. | Leaders from local homeless outreach organizations spoke in front of Hotel Louisville Saturday night, demanding city leaders address what they called a humanitarian crisis. | Donny Greene, co-founder of Feed Louisville, said the city has given excuses for not helping people left outside in the below-freezing temperatures, contending there is no shelter space available. | "The truth of the matter is the city is…
(2021-02-15). British government jails migrants as "people smugglers," excludes and mistreats child migrants. wsws.org The continued pursuit by the Conservative government of a "hostile environment" for those seeking shelter in the UK is devoid of any decency and boundaries…
(2021-02-15). Mexican Authorities Rescue 108 Migrants Near US Border. telesurenglish.net Mexico's National Guard officers Sunday rescued 108 Central American migrants, who were crammed into a truck heading for the U.S. border. | RELATED: | The National Institute of Migration (INM) reported that authorities noticed a truck attached to a semi-trailer traveling on the Monterrey-Reynosa highway, in the General Bravo municipality, Nuevo Leon state. | The agents intercepted the truck before it entered a security…
(2021-02-15). The government murdered Fred Hampton. Will it ever be held accountable? therealnews.com 
The individuals responsible for the assassination of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark have passed away, but the government apparatus designed to persecute dissenters, from the Black Panther Party to water protectors at Standing Rock, is still intact.
(2021-02-15). The Centers of Global Capitalism Are Migrating Away From the U.S., Europe and Japan. counterpunch.org 
The blunt truth of modern economic development is this: capitalism is leaving its old centers and relocating to its new centers. About this leaving we can and should borrow the phrase: this changes everything.
(2021-02-15). Palestine: Lawyers rally against 'intrusion on judiciary' after controversial decrees. middleeasteye.net 
Palestine: Lawyers rally against 'intrusion on judiciary' after controversial decrees | Ex-judges join the sit-ins to condemn 'power-hungry moves' by the Palestinian Authority in the absence of a parliament | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 09: 51 | Lawyers and former judges call for protection of judicial independence, outside the Palestinian Legislative Council in Ramallah on 9 February (MEE/Shatha Hammad) | T…
(2021-02-15). Can We Exit This Road to Ruin? counterpunch.org 
Our stagnating global economy is running low on energy, ravaging the planet, and marinating in its own toxins. But it's a mistake to think capitalism can't persist without growth. Capitalism's prime directive is profit, not growth. Of course, an expanding economic pie creates greater opportunities for profit. And, in the long run, a profit-driven system may fail without it. But those who profit from this system are not about to throw up their hands and walk off the stage of history just because boom has turned to bust.
(2021-02-15). What Happened to the Anarchist Century? counterpunch.org 
The timing of this essay is peculiar. It revisits a 2004 article written by Andrej Grubacic and David Graeber, "Anarchism, or The Revolutionary Movement of the Twenty-First Century." I first conceived of writing it in the summer of 2020. In September that year, David Graeber passed away. As for many, the news came as a
(2021-02-15). Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77. middleeasteye.net 
Leading Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti dies aged 77 | The poet spent most of his life in exile in 46 houses in three continents, as he told Middle East Eye in 2019 | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 10: 49 | Barghouti was born in the village of Deir Ghassaneh, near Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank in 1944 (social media) | The leading Palestinian poet and novelist Mourid Al-Barghouti has di…
(2021-02-15). Feud between Congressman and UAE ambassador to US escalates online. middleeasteye.net 
Feud between Congressman and UAE ambassador to US escalates online | Congressman Ro Khanna calls for release of Yemeni journalist Adel al-Hasani after war of words with Yousef al-Otaiba | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 19: 25 | Congressman Ro Khanna first introduced a resolution to end US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen in September 2017 (AFP/File photo) | US Congressman Ro Khanna has called on the UAE to help secure th…
(2021-02-15). Dr. Hanan Ashrawi on the Future for Palestine. counterpunch.org 
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(2021-02-15). Backlash in Morocco as Algerian show features puppet of King Mohammed VI. middleeasteye.net 
Backlash in Morocco as Algerian show features puppet of King Mohammed VI | Supporters of the 57-year-old monarch decry his satirical depiction as a 'red-line' | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 13: 43 | A puppet of the Moroccan king is quizzed about controversial topics on an Algerian show on 13 February 2021 (Screengrab/YouTube) | A satirical show broadcast on the Algerian Echorouk channel on Saturday has provoked ang…
(2021-02-15). Houthis claim fresh drone strikes on Saudi airports. middleeasteye.net 
Houthis claim fresh drone strikes on Saudi airports | The alleged attacks on Jeddah and Abha come amid a surge in violence as Yemeni movement pursues offensive in Marib | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 16: 33 | Smoke billows during clashes between forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government and Houthi rebel fighters in al-Jadaan area about 50 kilometres northwest of Marib in central Yemen (AFP) | Houthi drones struck t…
(2021-02-15). The ideology and practice of the Red Nation. mronline.org 
Who are The Red Nation? Let them tell you.
(2021-02-15). How Will Our Children Know They Face a Crushing Debt Burden? cepr.net 
That may seem like a silly question. Of course they will know because there are a number of well-funded policy shops that will be spewing out endless papers and columns telling them that they are facing a crushing debt burden. And, because these policy shops are well-funded and well-connected we can be sure that major …
(2021-02-15). "Stop Interfering in Our Lives": Haitians Protesters Condemn US Support for Dictator. mintpressnews.com 
Protests in Haiti have led to hundreds of deaths yet have drawn little attention in the west, thanks in large part to its strongman leaders' continued loyalty to the United States.
(2021-02-15). Water futures: the latest battleground in the defence of the fundamental right to water. mronline.org 
Stock market trading in water futures is the latest battleground in the defense of the fundamental right to water.
(2021-02-15). Turkey: Hundreds arrested after PKK's execution of 13 hostages. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Hundreds arrested after PKK's execution of 13 hostages | Erdogan lashes out at United States for allegedly providing Kurdish militants with weapons | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 13: 48 | The funerals of three Turkish military personnel killed in Iraq, at the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque, Ankara, on 12 February 2021 (AFP) | Turkey on Monday announced the detention of 718 people suspected of having links to the…
(2021-02-15). Lobbying for Gain: Nick Warner and Australia's Revolving Door. dissidentvoice.org Governments have an almost crippling trouble appreciating conflicts of interest. Since tentacle-heavy lobby groups decided to move into the world's capitals to make the case for their clients, the revolving door has become the sickening feature of politics. Former bureaucrats, public service officials and elected representatives find few problems with joining the very lobby groups …
(2021-02-15). Chris Hedges: Cancel Culture, Where Liberalism Goes to Die. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost The Rev. Will Campbell was forced out of his position as director of religious life at the University of Mississippi in 1956 because of his calls for integration. He escorted Black children through a hostile mob in 1957 to integrate Little Rock's Central High School. He was the only white person that was invited to be part of the group that founded Martin… |
(2021-02-15). On Contact: Boxing White Supremacy. popularresistance.org On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to Professor Gerald Horne about the importance of boxing in the shattering of white supremacy. Professor Horne's new book is 'The Bittersweet Science: Racism, Racketeering and the Political Economy of Boxing'.
(2021-02-15). Venezuela to Resume Face-to-Face Classes Partially in March. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro Sunday informed that his country will partially resume face-to-face classes as of March complying with "all necessary health measures to prevent contagion." | RELATED: | "The return to the classroom will be carried out under a strict biosecurity protocol to preserve students' health," Maduro highlighted, adding that the vaccination campaign will kick off in the next few days. | In early…
(2021-02-15). US-Indian Strategic Construct of Western Indian Ocean Runs into Headwinds. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2021-02-15). Vaccinations and Stimulus Packages Won't Mend the Economy. dissidentvoice.org The social and economic destruction engulfing the U.S. and dozens of other countries remains out of everyone's control and more chaos, instability, and insecurity now mark the global landscape. The ruling elite have repeatedly shown their inability to tackle any serious problems effectively. They are at a loss for how to deal with current problems …
(2021-02-15). Oil prices hit 13-month high with demand optimism. yenisafak.com Oil prices on Monday jumped to their highest level in 13 months with increasing hopes of a speedier oil demand recovery, with rising tensions in the Middle East and optimism over the $1.9 trillion US stimulus check.International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $63.51 per barrel at 0702 GMT with a 1.72% increase after closing Friday at $62.43 a barrel. This is the highest price since Jan. 22 when it was trading at $64.58.Reaching its highest level since Jan. 8 when it traded at $65.65, American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased by 2.15% to $60.75 per barrel at the same time relative to end-of-…
(2021-02-15). 'Nothing can justify terror': Germany on PKK massacre. yenisafak.com The German government on Monday expressed condolences over the massacre of 13 Turkish citizens by the terror group PKK in northern Iraq, saying no such action could be justified."We would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims," Foreign Ministry deputy spokeswoman Andrea Sasse told a news conference in Berlin."Nothing can justify terror. International humanitarian law must be fully respected in armed conflicts," she added.The Turkish nationals, who had been held captive for several years by the PKK, were executed by the group in Gara, northern Iraq over the weekend, during Tu…
(2021-02-15). Turkey bids farewell to citizens massacred by PKK. yenisafak.com Funeral services are being held across Turkey on Monday for citizens martyred by PKK terror group in northern Iraq, with attendees chanting slogans against terrorists.Gendarmerie Private Suleyman Sungur, 27, was laid to rest in his hometown in the southeastern Siirt province.His mother Sirin and father Salih were present in the ceremony, which was attended by the provincial gendarmerie commander, Gen. Arif Cetin, as well as many other officials and citizens.Following the funeral prayer, citizens chanted slogans against the PKK terror group, calling for an end to it.On Sunday, Turkish National Defense Minister Hul…
(2021-02-15). The Gulf War 30 Years Ago: Memories From a Shelter in Baghdad. commondreams.org On February 13, 1991, a horrific massacre took place in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The U.S. coalition bombed a shelter and killed more than 400 people. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/amiriya_shelter_intesar_ahmead_photo_patrik_paulov.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Same as the Old Boss, Julian Assange Edition. counterpunch.org 
On February 9, the US Justice Department announced that US President Joe Biden, as in so many other areas, intends to serve Donald Trump's second term when it comes to persecuting heroes guilty of exposing US war crimes and embarrassing American politicians. As Trump's presidency drew to an end, some activists held out hope that
(2021-02-15). The Fascist 'Big Lies' — Deceptive Names Are Back. strategic-culture.org We should remain vigilant against the far-right, which continues to misappropriate the historical and traditional names of the parties of labor, the popular masses, equality, and progressivism, Wayne Madsen writes. | From 1920 to 1945, the formal name of the German Nazi Party was the National Socialist German Workers' Party, abbreviated NSDAP in German. Despite its name, there was nothing even remotely "socialist" or "workers" related about the Nazi Party. Its very foundation was t o combat the influence of labor unions, particularly those closely-linked to the Socialists or Communists. Socialist ideology, whethe…
(2021-02-15). Independence movement majority grows in Catalonia as Socialists win at polls. laprensalatina.com Barcelona, Spain, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- The independence movement increased its majority in the regional elections in Catalonia on Sunday, despite a narrow win by the Socialist Party. The ultra-right, which had been non-existent in the Catalan parliamentary and political scene, burst into fourth place. More than 5 million Catalans were called to participate in atypical …
(2021-02-15). Karen Lewis, former president of the Chicago Teachers Union, dies at 67. wsws.org Lewis' death prompted an outpouring of sympathy and praise from the corporate media, fellow union officials and the Democratic Socialists of America, but a closer examination of her record tells a very different story.
(2021-02-15). 'Biggest Risk' for Democrats on Minimum Wage, Says Top Sanders Aide, Is Not Raising It to $15. commondreams.org With the White House and legislative branch under their control, says Warren Gunnels, Democrats "must win" fight on behalf of working people. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gunnels-15-minimum-wage.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Justice Reform Coalition Urges Biden to Pardon All Non-Violent Marijuana Convictions. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/biden-urged-drug-reform-pot-pardons.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Migrating online: The digital tools preparing refugees and migrants with an economic lifeline. news.un.org Whilst the global economy has taken a battering during the COVID-19 pandemic, online commerce has thrived. A UN-supported initiative is helping refugees and migrants around the world to access the tools and customers they need to build their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
(2021-02-15). Australia, New Zealand receive first vaccine shipments. yenisafak.com The first shipment of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccines arrived in Australia and New Zealand on Monday, officials said.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that over 142,000 doses of the vaccine arrived at Sydney Airport in a major development in the country's response to the pandemic."This is the first shipment of 20 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine the Government has secured as part of Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy," Morrison said in a statement issued by the office of the prime minister.The country will roll out vaccines on Feb. 22, the premier said, adding: "Once the final…
(2021-02-15). Virologists call for total confinement in Italy. laprensalatina.com Rome, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Italian experts including the health minister's consultant on the pandemic Walter Ricciardi on Monday said the new government led by economist Mario Draghi should enforce a lockdown for at least one month to curb the rapid spread of the so-called United Kingdom variant of the coronavirus, which is more virulent than …
(2021-02-15). UK hotel quarantine starts for arrivals from high-risk countries. laprensalatina.com London, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- All citizens and permanent residents of the United Kingdom returning from high-risk countries to England will have to undergo a mandatory hotel quarantine starting Monday in a bid to curb the spread of new variants of the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government has released a "red list" that has 33 countries …
(2021-02-15). Big Pharma Must Share Their Vaccine Knowledge and Technology With the World—Now. commondreams.org To stop the global pandemic, rich countries need to stop hoarding vaccines. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-12914227871_0.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Married couples coming to therapy on rise during pandemic in Turkey. yenisafak.com Therapist Gunes Kucuk told Anadolu Agency that the pandemic impacted married and unmarried couples from different angles and at different levels."As this process continued, somatic conditions such as anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, acute stress disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder began to be seen more," said Kucuk.Mentioning that families were affected at different levels according to their cultural, structural, social, and economic status within themselves, she told the agency that families with "strong social support were stronger in coping with the process despite everything.""Families w…
(2021-02-15). Lancet Report: 40% of U.S. COVID Deaths Were Preventable. The Country Needs Universal Healthcare Now. democracynow.org 
As the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 approaches half a million, a new report says nearly 40% of the deaths were avoidable. By comparing the pandemic in the U.S. to other high-income nations, the medical journal The Lancet found significant gaps in former President Donald Trump's "inept and insufficient" response to COVID-19, as well as decades of destructive public policy decisions. One of the report's recommendations is reforming the system to a single-payer model like Medicare for All, which President Joe Biden has so far rejected in favor of bolstering the Affordable Care Act. "The Affordable Care Act still le…
(2021-02-15). Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Abuse Creates Wave of Hospitalizations for Liver Diseas. zcomm.org As the pandemic sends thousands of recovering alcoholics into relapse, hospitals across the country have reported dramatic increases in alcohol-related admissions for critical diseases like alcoholic hepatitis and liver failure…
(2021-02-15). Japan's GDP posts first contraction since 2009 over Covid-19. laprensalatina.com Tokyo, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 4.8 percent year-on-year in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, marking its first contraction since the 5.7 percent decline it registered in 2009, the government said Monday. During the last quarter of the year between October and December, the Japanese economy grew …
(2021-02-15). Thailand's economy shrank 6.1 percent in 2020. laprensalatina.com Bangkok, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Thailand's economy shrank 6.1 percent in 2020, its largest contraction in two decades amid a halt in tourism and exports caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by the government on Monday. Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 4.2 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year …
(2021-02-15). Europe Will Redefine Itself Despite Political Shift in the US. counterpunch.org 
Despite the long-awaited political change in Washington as Democratic President, Joe Biden, has officially become the 46th President of the United States, Europe is unlikely to resume its previously unhindered reliance on its trans-Atlantic partner. The four years of Donald Trump were rife with tension and strife between the US and Europe — in fact,
(2021-02-15). Downward COVID-19 trend shows 'simple public health measures work' — UN health chief. news.un.org The number of reported cases of COVID-19 globally has declined for the fifth consecutive week, the head of the UN health agency said on Monday, underscoring that "simple public health measures work, even in the presence of variants".
(2021-02-15). Colombia to receive 1st batch of Covid-19 vaccines on Monday. laprensalatina.com Bogota, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- An initial batch of 50,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its German partner, biotechnology company BioNTech, will arrive in Colombia on Monday afternoon, President Ivan Duque said in a nationwide address. That Andean nation has lagged behind some of its regional neighbors, including Mexico …
(2021-02-15). 'Nothing to investigate': Cuomo blames Covid-19 nursing home deaths on staff, calls accusations against him 'conspiracy theories'. rt.com 
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has finally addressed allegations his administration was underreporting Covid-19 nursing home deaths, which he unequivocally denied, but still passing plenty of blame around. | In a Monday press conference, Cuomo attempted to offer answers to looming questions. The governor has been under fire from critics for days after top staffer Melissa DeRosa appeared to confirm allegations that the administration was hiding nursing home deaths to protect itself from criticism over a highly-controversial March 25 order that forced nursing home facilities to accept positive Covid-19 patients. | "
(2021-02-15). Vaccination plan enters a new stage in England. laprensalatina.com London, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- England's Covid-19 jab rollout entered a new stage Monday as authorities began administering vaccines to people over 65 and the clinically vulnerable. More than 15 million people had already been given the first dose of the vaccine in the UK. Health authorities established an initial phase in the rollout made up …
(2021-02-15). Mexican president calls for urgent UN meeting over vaccine hoarding. laprensalatina.com Mexico City, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that the United Nations should convene an "urgent meeting" to deal with the problem of "hoarding" anti-Covid vaccine, claiming that the countries with laboratories that manufacture the several vaccines are doing so. "It's something that the UN should look at. It has …
(2021-02-15). Headlines for February 15, 2021. democracynow.org Senate Acquits Trump for Inciting Jan. 6 Insurrection Despite Most Bipartisan Vote Ever, Roger Stone Security Guards and Dozens of GOP Officials Were Part of Mob Who Attacked U.S. Capitol, U.S. COVID Cases Decrease, But Experts Warn Variant Spread, Relaxed Measures Could Derail Progress, Most U.S. Adults Should Have Access to Vaccine Starting in April, Be Inoculated by Summer, CDC Issues Safe Reopening Guidelines for Schools, U.K. Gov't Under Fire for Response to Disabled COVID Patients; New Zealand Locks Down Largest City, Guinea Declares Ebola Epidemic After 3 Deaths, DRC Also Reporting Cases, Burmese Protests…
(2021-02-15). Jordan starts Covid-19 vaccinations for refugees at Zaatari camp. laprensalatina.com Amman, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Jordan on Monday started vaccinating Syrian refugees living in the Zaatari camp, becoming one of the first countries in the world to include refugees in its coronavirus vaccine rollout, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Monday. Lilly Carlisle, the spokesperson of the UNHCR in Jordan, told Efe that the Jordanian …
(2021-02-15). Israel stops entry of Covid-19 vaccine into blockaded Gaza. laprensalatina.com Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Israel on Monday blocked the entry of the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian National Authority said. "The Israeli occupation authorities today prevented entry of coronavirus vaccines" to the enclave, the first lot of 2,000-doses out of 10,000 that Palestinian authorities have been allocated from Russia, …
(2021-02-15). Turkey to start sharing additional local COVID-19 data. yenisafak.com Turkey will start Monday to share the seven-day averages of new novel coronavirus cases in each of the country's provinces.The figures will be released online and updated in real time by the country's Health Ministry.Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced plans for the decision in a press conference last week following a meeting of the country's Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board in the capital Ankara."Thus, our Provincial Public Health Councils will be able to take decisions regionally when necessary. We're now moving to a period where regional work also can be carried out for a plannable future."Local acti…
(2021-02-15). Schools reopen with focus on health safety in S.Africa. yenisafak.com Schools in South Africa started reopening Monday for the beginning of the 2021 academic year, after a delay by weeks due to the second wave of the coronavirus.Schools had been shut in South Africa since December and were expected to reopen late last month, but the opening was delayed by a fortnight due to a surge in COVID-19 infections.Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the education sector has lost 1,169 educators as a direct result of COVID-19 and the top priority in reopening of schools is emphasis on health and safety of teachers, learners and staffers."We will continue to maintain the delicate bal…
(2021-02-15). Another South Korean religious group investigated over Covid-19 outbreak. laprensalatina.com Update 1: Adds case of cat testing positive Seoul, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- South Korean police searched the headquarters of a missionary organization Monday for being behind an outbreak of Covid-19, a new case in the country of a Christian group being accused of violating health emergency laws. Authorities stormed the International Mission headquarters in Daejeon …
(2021-02-15). Muted Carnival celebrations amid national Covid lockdown. laprensalatina.com Duesseldorf, Germany, Feb 15 (epa-efe).- Annual carnival celebrations in Germany, which ordinarily would see tens of thousands of people in fancy dress throng city centers for parades, have been cancelled in 2021 because of the nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus. Rose Monday, normally the climax of the week-long celebration, was a muted …
(2021-02-15). Protests in India over arrest of climate activist. thecanary.co Scores of people have demonstrated in the Indian cities of Bengaluru and Mumbai after a climate activist was arrested for circulating a document on social media supporting months of massive protests by farmers. | Disha Ravi was arrested in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Police said at a news conference on Monday that the document spread misinformation about the farmer protests on the outskirts of New Delhi and "tarnished the image of India". | They say Ravi shared the document with Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, who tweeted it earlier this month. | Activists hold placards demanding the release of Indi…
(2021-02-15). #ReleaseDishaRavi: Global Outrage After India Arrests Climate Activist Over Farmer Protest Toolkit Shared by Greta Thunberg. commondreams.org Ravi's arrest "is an unprecedented attack on democracy," said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "Supporting our farmers is not a crime." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12311814551.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Is Biden Committing Diplomatic Suicide Over the Iran Nuclear Agreement? commondreams.org American neocons and hawks, including those inside his own administration, appear to be flexing their muscles to kill Biden's commitment to diplomacy at birth, and his own hawkish foreign policy views make him dangerously susceptible to their arguments. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/codepink_2.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Conservative Lawyer Bruce Fein: Trump's Acquittal Gives Future Presidents License to Break the Law. democracynow.org 
As the Senate votes to acquit former President Donald Trump for inciting the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, we speak with constitutional lawyer and former Reagan administration official Bruce Fein, who says the insurrection was not just an attack on the U.S. Capitol, but "an effort, basically, to destroy the rule of law and the Constitution itself." Fein says failure to convict Trump will give license to future presidents to break the law. "It really is quite frightening that now we have a precedent that says a president has the right to do anything he wants, that he wishes to, without sanction," he…
(2021-02-15). Trump Acquitted in Senate Impeachment Trial After Lawmakers Refuse to Call Witnesses. democracynow.org 
The Senate voted 57 to 43 to convict Donald Trump for inciting the January 6 insurrection, but the vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to find the former president guilty. Seven Republicans voted with Democrats to convict, making it the most bipartisan impeachment trial verdict ever. House impeachment managers did not include any witnesses, after Republicans threatened to prolong the trial for weeks or even months and grind other congressional business to a halt if witnesses were called to testify. Instead, a single statement by Congressmember Jaime Herrera Beutler was entered into the record before…
(2021-02-15). 'We will not be canceled': Social media platform Parler RELAUNCHES after being axed by Big Tech following Capitol riots. rt.com 
Social media app Parler is back online after being booted off the servers of Amazon Web Services last month in the wake of the Capitol riots, after it was accused of allowing threats of violence to be shared on the platform.
(2021-02-15). Saturday 2/20: SF Solidarity Action: Victory To Bessemer Amazon Workers-Stop Bezos Union Busting. indybay.org Whole Foods 24th St. Store | 3950 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2021-02-15). Sean Penn mocked for 'religious ignorance' after he calls Satan 'Satin' and assumes protestants follow the Vatican. rt.com 
Hollywood actor and liberal activist Sean Penn was ridiculed on social media after he appeared to assume evangelical Protestants are led by the Vatican, and referred to Satan as "Satin." | "Evangelical leaders should themselves be impeached by the Vatican if they themselves don't follow Nikki Haley's lead & clearly state they should not have followed Satin into the bowels of hell. But, perhaps they are too busy at sex parties,"
(2021-02-15). Minneapolis releases $6.4mn to police to hire new recruits, as depleted force struggles with soaring crime after calls to defund. rt.com 
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to give police an extra $6.4 million in funding to hire new officers amid a steep increase in violent crime. Dozens of officers quit or went on leave after the George Floyd protests. | The City Council voted on Friday to greenlight the release of funds from a Public Safety Staffing Reserve Fund which was set up last year. Police called on lawmakers to boost their budget, citing a lack of officers to deal with the wave of violent crime, as the number of people suffering gunshots wounds grew 250 percent in the first three weeks of the year compared to last year. The…
(2021-02-15). 'We the People' gone and no one noticed: Biden removes Obama-era petition tool to thunderous media silence. rt.com 
President Joe Biden has gone beyond purging the legacy of Donald Trump to scrub that of Barack Obama too, taking down the White House petitions page. The media was too busy gushing over his Valentine's Day display to notice. | All links to 'We the People,' the petition page launched out by the Obama administration in 2011, now
(2021-02-15). Why was Capitol police chief's request for National Guard denied ahead of riot? Republicans ask Nancy Pelosi. rt.com 
House GOP seeking to learn why the National Guard wasn't in place to prevent the January 6 Capitol riot and what took them so long to arrive are blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for denying them access to evidence. | Even though then-chief of the Capitol Police Steve Sund requested the troops on January 4, he was denied by Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving and told it would be bad "optics," according to an open letter four GOP ranking members of House committees sent to Pelosi on Monday. | #BREAKING: @RodneyDavis, (2021-02-15). Gagging opponents is not unity, conservative reporter who was shoved & rubbed with dirty diaper at BLM rally tells RT. rt.com 
Days after the Capitol Hill riot, a conservative journalist was assaulted and harassed at a BLM rally in New York. Her ordeal shows how people sharing their political beliefs in today's America risk physical harm, she told RT. | Tara Anne Szczepanski, 33, is a Polish-American political commentator and independent reporter. On January 10, she attended a small protest in Madison Square Park where Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists accosted her after she started filming them. | "The mob turned against me after recognizing that I am a Trump supporter," she told RT. "With the hatred that is going on currently in Am…
(2021-02-15). Kids YouTube channel warns world would suffer if Bill Gates 'disappeared' in BIZARRE VIDEO praising 'respected billionaire'. rt.com 
An 'educational' YouTube channel targeting children has released a creepy video warning its young viewers that the world would become a much worse place if Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other billionaires disappeared. | In the bizarre video titled 'What if Bill Gates Disappeared?' and labeled with the hashtags #kids, #children, and #education, the narrator cautions that if Gates disappeared, "a highly respected billionaire will be missed by many." | Released in January, but only gaining attention in recent days, the animation shows two cartoon men labeled as 'Clean Energy' and 'Doctors Association', crying…
(2021-02-15). Texas implements rolling blackouts as state hit with most extreme snow & ice in years (VIDEOS). rt.com 
Many Texans have been left without power as the state is being hit with freezing temperatures and extreme snow and ice. Rolling blackouts have been implemented to help conserve an exhausted grid. | The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) called an "energy emergency alert three" early Monday, which includes rolling outages for not only homes, but businesses and city infrastructure. ERCOT warned residents that even traffic lights could be down during the blackouts. | has declared an EEA 3. Energy conservation is critical. Rotating outages are underway to reduce demand on the electric system. We urge Te…
(2021-02-15). 'You've won': 1619 Project creator who doxxed conservative reporter 'taking a break' from Twitter over abuse. rt.com 
New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones is "taking a break" from Twitter, claiming she has been consistently harassed on the platform after she doxxed a conservative journalist who asked her about old controversial tweets. | "I know I haven't always exemplified grace on here," Hannah-Jones, who is behind the Times' controversial 1619 Project, tweeted on Sunday, possibly referring to a post from last week in which she doxxed a conservative reporter. | Hannah-Jones went on to lash out at conservative journalists, who have been her main critics, and claimed she has been harassed consistently on Twitter. | My…
(2021-02-15). Majority of Americans want 3rd party as support for idea PEAKS amid disappointment in both Democrats and Republicans — poll. rt.com 
A new Gallup poll has found support for a major third political party steadily rising as more people than ever refer to themselves as Independents while Republicans and Democrats are dropping in approval. | Just last September, Gallup On top…
(2021-02-15). Trump critics rage against 'American Idol' for 'rehabbing' Kellyanne Conway after her daughter auditions. rt.com 
Former White House official Kellyanne Conway appeared on 'American Idol' to support her 16-year-old daughter Claudia, but the moment is being slammed for giving a positive image to the Trump ally. | Claudia Conway was accompanied during her audition for 'Idol' by her father, vocal Trump critic George Conway, but her mother appeared via video chat before and after to show support for her. | "Remember, honey. Winners are people who are willing to lose," she said at one point to Claudia, who made it to the next round of auditions after performing both Rihanna's 'Love on the Brain' and Adele's 'When We Were Young'
(2021-02-15). 'Baseless allegations': Iran denies plotting to attack UAE embassy in Ethiopia. middleeasteye.net 
'Baseless allegations': Iran denies plotting to attack UAE embassy in Ethiopia | Tehran rubbishes US and Israeli claims it was behind foiled attack, saying 'neither Ethiopia nor the Emirates said anything about Iranian interference' | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 18: 55 | Ethiopian authorities arrested 15 people in an alleged plot to attack UAE's embassy in Addis Ababa (AFP/File photo) | Iran has denied US and Israeli cl…
(2021-02-15). Syrian army 'intercepted' Israeli missile strike over Damascus. middleeasteye.net 
Syrian army 'intercepted' Israeli missile strike over Damascus | Damascus did not specify the number of casualties or targets struck by Israel | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 07: 14 | Israeli officials said it had struck 500 Iranian targets inside Syria in 2020 (AFP) | Syria on Monday said it had intercepted Israeli missiles flying over Damascus as Israel continues to target Iranian military outposts…
(2021-02-15). Iran will block snap IAEA inspections if nuclear deal terms not met. middleeasteye.net 
Iran will block snap IAEA inspections if nuclear deal terms not met | Tehran's move is seen as a challenge to Joe Biden's attempt to revive the Iranian nuclear deal | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 10: 16 | An Iranian flag flies outside the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna (AFP/File photo) | Iran said on Monday that it will not allow snap inspections from the UN nuclear watchdo…
(2021-02-15). Israeli missile strikes 'kill six non-Syrian militia fighters' near Damascus. middleeasteye.net Israeli missile strikes 'kill six non-Syrian militia fighters' near Damascus | Syria's army said it intercepted a 'sizeable' number of the missile strikes over Damascus | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 07: 14 | Israeli officials said their forces struck 500 military targets in Syria in 2020, many of them Iranian-backed (AFP) | Israeli missile strikes against several targets in Syria killed at least six…
(2021-02-15). Saudi woman handed death penalty for murder of Bangladeshi maid. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi woman handed death penalty for murder of Bangladeshi maid | Abiron Begum Ansar was beaten to death by her employers in Riyadh | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 12: 29 | Ansar's family said her body was 'unrecognisable' when it was repatriated back to Bangladesh seven months after her murder (Supplied) | A criminal court in Riyadh on Sunday handed a Saudi national the death penalty for the murder of a Bangladeshi…
(2021-02-15). Saudi national handed death penalty for murder of Bangladeshi woman. middleeasteye.net Saudi national handed death penalty for murder of Bangladeshi woman | Abiron Begum Ansar was beaten to death by her employers in Riyadh | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 12: 29 | Ansar's family said her body was 'unrecognisable' when it was repatriated back to Bangladesh seven months after her murder (Supplied) | A criminal court in Riyadh on Sunday handed a Saudi national the death penalty for the murder of a Banglad…
(2021-02-15). Iran denies ownership of seized oil tanker, tells Washington to 'stop acts of piracy'. middleeasteye.net 
Iran denies ownership of seized oil tanker, tells Washington to 'stop acts of piracy' | United States seized Liberian-flagged tanker earlier this month, forcing ship to anchor outside Texas port | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 16: 13 | The US Justice Department on 14 August 2020 confirmed it had seized fuel cargo aboard four tankers sent by Iran to crisis-wracked Venezuela (AFP/File photo) | The seizure of a cargo of oil…
(2021-02-15). Trump wanted to 'take out' Syria's President Assad, former adviser claims. middleeasteye.net 
Trump wanted to 'take out' Syria's President Assad, former adviser claims | KT McFarland, who served as deputy national security adviser, said the former president was enraged after seeing pictures of suspected sarin gas attack | Mon, 02/15/2021 – 16: 16 | The Trump administration responded to the 2017 gas attack by firing dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian air base where the gas was allegedly housed (AFP)…
(2021-02-15). Trump: Turning Losing Into Winning. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's political career provides top-notch evidence that the US political system is designed to keep wealthy white supremacists in power. Several million more voters voted for his opponent in the 2016 presidential election yet he became president. In 2021, fourteen more Senators voted to convict him of incitement to insurrection in his impeachment trial,
(2021-02-15). 'We Must Get to the Truth': Pelosi Announces Far-Reaching Probe Into Insurrection Incited by Trump. commondreams.org "To protect our security, our next step will be to establish an outside, independent 9/11-type Commission," said House Speaker. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/pelosi_9_11_commission.png …
(2021-02-15). Trump Acquitted of Phony Charge as Expected. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | It's all over but…
(2021-02-15). After 19 days anti-HS2 protester leaves Euston tunnel network to 'allow others to stay longer'. thecanary.co Another of the anti-HS2 campaigners occupying a network of underground tunnels near Euston station has voluntarily left overnight. | Pictures show HS2 Rebellion protester Scotty, also known as Digger Down, being escorted away from the premises by police after emerging from the tunnel system just after midnight on Monday. | In a Facebook post on Sunday evening, Scotty said he was opting to leave the tunnels voluntarily after 19 days in order to "ease the pressure on resources (and) allow others to stay longer". | He said: "I have nothing to prove by being the last one in so have decided to volunteer my exit. | Sco…
(2021-02-15). The Omnipotent Power to Assassinate. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | It goes without saying that the Constitution called into existence a …
(2021-02-15). Two die as new Ebola outbreak declared in southern Guinea. news.un.org Guinean health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola in a rural community in the south of the country, with at least seven people infected, two of whom died, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Sunday.
(2021-02-15). Three die as new Ebola outbreak declared in southern Guinea. news.un.org Guinean health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola in a rural community in the south of the country, with at least seven people infected, three of whom died, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Sunday.
(2021-02-15). Seven infected as new Ebola outbreak declared in southern Guinea. news.un.org Guinean health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola in a rural community in the south of the country, with at least seven people infected, three of whom died, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Sunday.
(2021-02-15). Afghanistan: 65 media workers, rights defenders killed since 2018. news.un.org Sixty-five journalists, media professionals and human rights defenders were killed in Afghanistan between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2021, with 11 losing their lives since the start of peace negotiations last September, the UN Mission in the country said on Monday.
(2021-02-15). 'We Shall Not Surrender': Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta. thenation.com 'We Shall Not Surrender': Myanmar Rises Up Against the Junta…
(2021-02-15). Is America's Soul Beyond Redemption? thenation.com Is America's Soul Beyond Redemption?
(2021-02-15). Mapping the Trump Meridian in Texas. thenation.com Mapping the Trump Meridian in Texas…
(2021-02-15). Karen Lewis Built a Proudly Militant Movement for Public Education. thenation.com Karen Lewis Built a Proudly Militant Movement for Public Education…
(2021-02-15). Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East. thenation.com Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East…
(2021-02-15). The Unknown Radicals of Black Photography. thenation.com The Unknown Radicals of Black Photography…
(2021-02-15). Impeachment Was Only the Beginning. thenation.com Impeachment Was Only the Beginning…
(2021-02-15). Unequal Justice: Blame Hamilton for the Impeachment Fail. progressive.org House managers proved their case; it was the Founding Fathers who made them lose it.
(2021-02-15). The Anarchist Century: A Response to Gabriel Kuhn. counterpunch.org This is a response to the article "What Happened to the Anarchist Century?" Thanks, Gabriel. It is a bittersweet opportunity to revisit this article. We wanted to make two broad arguments. First, that history of anarchism unfolded in two periods: before 1917 (for David; before 1936 in my estimation), and after 1989 (for David; after
(2021-02-15). Zimbabwe receives 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine. yenisafak.com Zimbabwe received the first shipment of a coronavirus vaccine on Monday, the country's health minister said.The shipment, containing a donation of 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China, arrived at the country's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in the capital Harare. Health Minister Constantino Chiwenga and China's ambassador, Guo Shaochun, were present at the airport.Last Friday, the Zimbabwean government indicated that the country's coronavirus immunization program would begin this week.Zimbabwe is also expected receive another batch of 600,000 doses of the vaccine from China soon.According to…
(2021-02-15). The Great Vaccine Scam. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | "South Africa suspends Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after researchers report minimal protection …
(2021-02-15). GMB union calls off British Gas strike to enter talks. wsws.org The union moved to call off the strike Thursday evening and have been in talks since Friday at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, the traditional graveyard for strikes.
(2021-02-15). Borsa Istanbul looking up at Monday opening. yenisafak.com Turkey's benchmark stock index opened the week at 1,551.12 points on Monday, up 0.82% or 12.68 points from the previous close.On Friday, Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index slipped 0.46% to close the week at 1,538.44 points with a daily trading volume of 24.5 billion liras ($3.5 billion).The US dollar/Turkish lira exchange rate fell to 7.0200 as of 9.30 a.m. local time (0630GMT) from 7.0330 compared to Friday's close.The euro/Turkish lira exchange rate was at 8.5300, versus 8.5020 Friday, and one British pound traded for 9.7800 Turkish liras, compared to 9.7310 at the last close.One barrel of Brent oil sold for $63.5…
(2021-02-15). Two people arrested on gun charges outside WH: Report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Two people, one of whom said they were there to meet with the president, approached US Secret Service officers outside the White House Saturday and were arrested after admitting to having weapons.
(2021-02-15). "Why can't you be normal?": How the neurodivergent are mocked for being different. salon.com Being autistic is not a choice — and telling autistic people to act "normally" is not productive nor nice…
(2021-02-15). Turkey sees nearly 70,600 house sales in January. yenisafak.com Turkey recorded 70,587 house sales in January, down 37.9% year-on-year, the country's statistical authority announced Monday."Istanbul had the highest share of house sales with 19.4% and 13,666 houses," TurkStat said in a statement.The capital Ankara and the Aegean province of Izmir followed Istanbul with 6,635 and 4,063 house sales, respectively.Ardahan and Hakkari were the provinces where the houses changed hand the least, with 16 and 10 residential property sales respectively, the statement added.A total of 22,268 houses were sold for the first time, falling 38.2% in January versus the same month last year, Tu…
(2021-02-15). US, Iran game of nerves revives tensions in region. yenisafak.com The delay in the new US President Joe Biden's promise to revive the Iran nuclear deal has once again raised tensions in the region with Tehran announcing to disallow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to visit the nuclear sites from Feb. 21.Following recent tensions between the two long-time adversaries, which peaked in the final weeks of Trump's presidency, Iran's parliament adopted legislation that required the country to accelerate nuclear enrichment activities and end its commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Abolfazl Amouei, the lawmaker and the sp…
(2021-02-15). Turkey says 3 N.Zealand nationals held near border with Syria. yenisafak.com Turkish security forces caught three New Zealand nationals, including a wanted Daesh terrorist, near the border with Syria when they were trying to enter the country illegally, the National Defense Ministry said on Monday."Three New Zealand nationals trying to enter our country illegally from Syria were caught by our border guards in Hatay's Reyhanli district," the ministry said on Twitter.Among those captured was a Daesh terrorist, a 26-year-old woman only identified by the initials S.A. She was wanted by Interpol with blue notice, which is issued to collect additional information about a person's identity, loca…
(2021-02-15). Top Turkish diplomat congratulates new Sudan colleague. yenisafak.com Turkey's foreign minister on Monday congratulated his Sudanese counterpart Monday on her taking office.In a phone conversation, Mevlut Cavusoglu commended Mariam Sadiq al-Mahdi on her appointment as foreign minister of the North African country, according to diplomatic sources.Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok last Monday announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, bringing in 25 new ministers, including Mahdi.
(2021-02-15). Europe sees falling industrial output in 2020. yenisafak.com Eurostat said the figure was also down 8.7% in the eurozone during the same period.The eurozone/euro area, or EA19, represents member states that use the single currency — euro — while the EU27 includes all member countries of the bloc."In December 2020 compared with December 2019, industrial production decreased by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.2% in the EU," it said.Among the main industrial groups, the production of non-durable consumer goods fell the most, down 3.9% during the month in the euro area and 3.1% in the EU year-on-year.This was followed by capital goods, falling in the euro area by 3.1% and in…
(2021-02-15). Mashallah: | Ertugrul | actor praises Pakistani children for recreating scene from Turkish | saga. yenisafak.com The ever-strengthening bonds between Ankara and Islamabad reached a pinnacle following the success of Turkey's historical drama "Resurrection: Ertugrul," as Turkey's sultans and warriors made Pakistan their second home, signing multiple contracts with local brands, attending charity events, and even donating blood to children.Now, one special star of the sword-fighting saga, who shot to fame with Ertugrul, was particularly moved when Pakistani children recreated an epic battlefield scene from the smash hit TV series.Posting the viral video on his Instagram stories, Celal Al, best known for his character of Abdurr…
(2021-02-15). US: Pro-India malware spying on Pakistan military. yenisafak.com Two malware programs on an Android-based platform that emerged in India have been spying on the Pakistani military, according to a US-based cybersecurity company.In a Feb. 10 statement, Lookout said it has discovered the two malware, Hornbill and SunBird, which are used by a cyber group named Confucius that first appeared in 2013 as "a state-sponsored, pro-India actor primarily pursuing Pakistani and other South Asian targets.""Targets of these tools include personnel linked to Pakistan's military, nuclear authorities, and Indian election officials in Kashmir," the statement said."Hornbill and SunBird have sophi…
(2021-02-15). Over 700 PKK terror suspects arrested across Turkey. yenisafak.com Turkish security forces arrested a total of 718 suspects over alleged links to the terrorist group PKK, the Interior Ministry announced Monday.According to a ministry statement, counter-terrorism units of the Security Directorate and Gendarmerie Command carried out operations across 40 of Turkey's 81 provinces to expose the activities of the terrorist PKK.In the operations, a total of 718 suspects, including provincial and district heads of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), were arrested.The party is accused by the government of having links with the terrorist PKK.A large number of digital materials were seize…
(2021-02-15). Russia establishing military unit in northeastern Syria. yenisafak.com Russia started to establish a military unit consisting of local elements in Syria's northeastern al-Hasakah province, according to local sources.Russia has been strengthening its military presence in al-Hasakah, a move that caused tension between the Bashar al-Assad regime forces and the YPG/PKK terror group that started on Dec. 28, 2020, and turned into a mutual blockade in January.While the YPG/PKK continues to occupy parts of al-Hasakah province, areas including the Kawkab Mountains, Security Square, and the 156th Brigade facility remain under regime control.The Russian army, which has deployed around 1,000 so…
(2021-02-15). Australian media house strikes news deal with Google. yenisafak.com Seven West Media, the largest Australian news media company, announced on Monday it entered into a licensing deal with Google ahead of the country's planned digital legislation.In a statement, the company said Seven West Media signed a long-term partnership with Google to provide news content to the tech giant's own model, News Showcase, which was launched in Australia earlier this month."The agreement will be subject to executing a long form agreement within the next 30 days," said Kerry Stokes, chairman of the media company, adding, "This is a great outcome for Seven West Media and for Google.""Their outstandin…
(2021-02-15). Iraq PM says killers of activists arrested in Basra. yenisafak.com Iraqi security forces have arrested a gang responsible for killing activists and journalists in the southern Basra province, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on Monday. | "The death gang that terrorized our people in Basra…fell into the hands of our security forces," al-Kadhimi said on Twitter. | The premier did not give further details about the gang, but security sources said four members of the 16-strong gang had been arrested. | According to the sources, the gang was involved in killing of activists who were active in the anti-government protests that broke out in October 2019. | According to official…
(2021-02-15). In-person education partially resumes in Turkey. yenisafak.com Amid strict health protocols, Turkey opened village schools and kindergartens for full-time in-person education, the country's education minister said Monday.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second semester in the eastern province of Igdir, Ziya Selcuk said: "As of now, we have opened around 6,000 unified classrooms in primary schools and 2,700 kindergartens for in-person education full-time in our villages, while our other students continue remote learning."After months of schools being closed in an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, students in grades eight and 12 preparing for high sch…
(2021-02-15). Islamic finance assets in Turkey to double in 5 years: Moody's. yenisafak.com Islamic banking assets in Turkey will double over the next five years from around 7.2% of total banking assets as of December 2020, according to a forecast by global rating agency Moody's.In a report released Monday, Moody's said Turkish participation banks' total assets increased by 54% last year, outpacing total banking sector asset growth of around 36%.The report noted that, despite the likelihood that the Turkish participation banking sector will grow rapidly, it is still far smaller than in members of the Gulf Co-operation Council, where Islamic banking assets average around 40% of total banking system asset…
(2021-02-15). Myanmar deploys military tanks amid anti-coup protests. yenisafak.com Myanmar's military junta deployed troops and tanks in Yangon on Monday, as protests against the Feb. 1 military coup continued in the country's largest city, eyewitnesses said.Demonstrations have now entered the second week, with La Min, a Yangon-based freelance photographer, saying it was the first time that soldiers and military tanks were deployed near the protest sites.Even though the Myanmar authorities have escalated their crackdown and arrested a number of demonstrators, protesters have again taken to the streets in different parts of the country to continue their resentments against the coup.In Yangon, th…
(2021-02-15). Japan struggles to resume life in quake-hit regions. yenisafak.com The earthquake-hit regions in Japan have been struggling to restore normal life, as the bullet and local train operations have remained disrupted and many communities are still without water on Monday.Nearly 153 people were injured when a powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale hit the northeastern region of Japan on Saturday, leaving many areas without water and electricity as the quake uprooted electricity poles, broke water lines, and damaged railway tracks, Kyodo News reported.Most of the damages were reported from the Fukushima and Miyagi provinces, the country's Interior Ministry said, adding…
(2021-02-15). Iran condemns execution of 13 Turkish citizens by PKK. yenisafak.com The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned Monday the execution of 13 Turkish citizens by PKK terrorist organization in northern Iraq. | "We condemn the killing of Turkish citizens in the terrorist attack," ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a press conference in Tehran. | He noted that through this "act of terrorism", the PKK targeted Turkey, a "friend and brother" of Iran. | "We hope not to witness any more violence and heinous terrorism in our region," he said. | Countries in the region should respect Iraq's territorial integrity and sovereignty, Khatibzadeh added. | The statement came after the bodies of 1…
(2021-02-15). Turkey's budget balance sees $3.3B deficit in January. yenisafak.com The Turkish central government's budget balance posted a 24.2 billion Turkish liras ($3.3 billion) deficit in January, official data revealed on Monday.The Treasury and Finance Ministry data showed that the reading widened from a surplus of 21.5 billion Turkish liras ($3.6 billion) in the same month last year.Down 26.7% year-on-year, Turkey's budget revenues hit 89.6 billion Turkish liras ($12.1 billion) last month.The country's budget expenditures amounted to 113.8 billion Turkish liras ($15.3 billion), a 13% rise during the same period.The budget balance excluding interest payments saw a deficit of 2.2 billion…
(2021-02-15). Turkey nabs 18 PKK suspects across country. yenisafak.com Security forces in eastern Turkey arrested a total of 12 suspects Monday over alleged links to the PKK terrorist organization.Prosecutors in Agri province launched an investigation into 13 suspects named by others previously arrested for PKK links.The gendarmerie command team arrested 12 out of the 13 suspects on charges of assisting an armed terrorist organization.Operations to arrest the remaining suspect are ongoing.Six other suspects who allegedly spread PKK propaganda over social media were also arrested by the counter-terrorism teams in simultaneous operations in the northwestern Balikesir province.Operatio…
(2021-02-15). Turkish lira hits highest value against US dollar in 6 months. yenisafak.com Turkish lira has continued its rally against the US dollar on Monday, hitting the highest value in the last six months, thanks to the country's pledge to open a new era in its economy.Traded for 6.9979, the US dollar/Turkish lira exchange rate has seen its lowest level since Aug. 5, 2020, triggered by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement of an ambitious slate of economic and legal reforms last year, Turkey's new economic management team's market-friendly moves and Central Bank's tight monetary policy stance prioritizing price stability.Turkish lira's gaining ground against other currencies was accelerate…
(2021-02-15). Turkish FM blasts 'West's double standard' on terrorism. yenisafak.com "Western world's double standard on terrorism and its selective approach about 'good terrorist' and 'bad terrorist' continue," said Mevlut Cavusoglu on Twitter, using hashtags #PKKisaHeinousTerroristOrganisation and #PKKExecutesCivilians.Cavusoglu's statement came after the bodies of 13 Turkish citizens, martyred by PKK terrorists, were found in a cave during Turkey's anti-terror operation in northern Iraq.The top Turkish diplomat shared his message both in Turkish and English.The US State Department also issued a statement to offer its condolences over the killing of Turkish citizens five hours after Cavusoglu's…
(2021-02-15). Qatar condemns execution of 13 Turkish citizens in Iraq. yenisafak.com Qatar on Monday condemned the execution of 13 Turkish citizens by PKK terrorist organization in northern Iraq. | "Qatar reiterates its firm rejection of violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and reasons," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | It offered condolences to the families of the victims and Turkey's government. | On Sunday, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said the bodies of the Turkish citizens were found during Operation Claw-Eagle 2, which Turkey launched on Feb. 10 to prevent the PKK/KCK and other terror groups from re-establishing positions used to carry out cross-border terror…
(2021-02-15). New Ebola virus outbreak declared in Guinea. yenisafak.com A new Ebola virus outbreak has been declared in the West African country of Guinea which has claimed three lives so far, according to the World Health Organization.The outbreak was declared in the rural community of Goueke in N'Zerekore prefecture after three Ebola cases were confirmed by the national laboratory, marking the first time the disease has been reported in the country since an outbreak ended in 2016, the Africa office of the global health body said in a statement on Sunday."Initial investigations found that a nurse from the local health facility died on 28 January 2021. Following her burial, six peopl…
(2021-02-15). Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on 2 Saudi airports. yenisafak.com Rebel spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement that Houthi drones were fired towards the Abha International Airport and the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah province."The strike was accurate," he claimed, adding that flights at the airports were suspended for two hours following the attacks.There was no comment from the Saudi-led coalition on the claim.The rebel movement regularly announces rocket and drone attacks on Saudi territories, saying they are a reaction to the Saudi-led coalition's assault on Yemen.Yemen has been wracked by violence and instability since 2014, when Houthi rebels captured…
(2021-02-15). Iran FM spokesman's weekly presser. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh held a press conference on Monday morning, where he answered questions on a wide range of topics.
(2021-02-15). Iran, Qatar discuss bilateral relations, regional coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Tehran on Mon. to discuss bilateral talks and regional developments.
(2021-02-15). Iran to definitely respond to Zionist's mischievous acts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — IRGC Spokesman General Ramezan Sharif said the Islamic Republic will definitely respond to the Zionist regime's mischievous acts.
(2021-02-15). Iraqi group launches missile attack on Turkish military base. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — The Iraqi Islamic Resistance Group "Ashab al-Kahf" announced a rocket attack on a Turkish military base in Mosul.
(2021-02-15). Iran, Tajikistan to expand coop. on labor market, employment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — The Director-General of International Affairs of Ministry of Cooperative, Labour and Social Welfare said that Iran and Tajikistan will expand relations in the fields of work, employment and technical and vocational education.
(2021-02-15). Russia welcomes China's offer to return US to JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow welcomes China's offer to hold a multilateral meeting to return the United States to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JPCOA).
(2021-02-15). Early spring blossoms in N Iran. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ANZALI, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Around one month remaining to the start of spring (March 21) and the new Iranian year, many trees in the northern city of Bandar Anzali in Gilan province, have produced blossoms.
(2021-02-15). Ankara summons US ambassador to Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Media sources reported that the Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned the US ambassador to Ankara for commenting on the killing of Turkish citizens in Iraq.
(2021-02-15). Iran has won as a power in West Asia: Leader's advisor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Top Military Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that Iran has succeeded as a power in West Asia, and a clear sign of that in the near future is the withdrawal of the US terrorist army from the region.
(2021-02-15). US military convoy targeted in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that a US military convoy has been targeted in Baghdad on Monday.
(2021-02-15). Iranian FM hold talks with Qatari counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Tehran on Monday.
(2021-02-15). Iran fully committed to Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — In a meeting with visiting Qatari FM, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, "Iran believes that peace and stability in the region will be achieved with the cooperation and collaboration of countries in the region ONLY."
(2021-02-15). Iran informs IAEA of suspending its JCPOA voluntary actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iran's permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that Tehran has informed the IAEA of suspending its voluntary actions under the Nuclear Deal.
(2021-02-15). Breathtaking scenery of Meighan Wetland in central Iran. en.mehrnews.com ARAK, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Meighan Wetland in Markazi province is one of the most important wetlands in Iran, and its diverse wildlife and desert nature have given a special effect to this wetland.
(2021-02-15). Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold another round of Astana talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — Iran, Russian, and Turkey will reportedly hold another round of Astana Peace talks in Sochi to evaluate the Syrian Constitutional Committee.
(2021-02-15). Iran, Turkey mull over boosting 'tourism' in post-corona era. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — The fifth meeting of the Joint Technical Committee for Tourism Cooperation between Iran and Turkey was held through video conference.
(2021-02-15). Yemeni army launches drone attacks on 2 Saudi airports. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — The Yemeni army targeted Abha and Jeddah airports in Saudi Arabia in drone strikes on Monday.
(2021-02-15). US building new military base at Iraq-Syria-Turkey triangle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — The US-led Coalition is building another base military base at the Iraq-Syria-Turkey triangle in the Ain Dewar area in Al-Hasakah countryside.
(2021-02-15). Cultural Deafness Defines the West. strategic-culture.org The élites come to believe their narrative — forgetting that it was conceived as an illusion created to capture the imagination within their society. | Pat Buchanan is absolutely right — that when it comes to insurrections, history depends on
(2021-02-15). How Conspiracy Theorizing May Soon Get You Labelled a 'Domestic Terrorist'. strategic-culture.org Conspiracies for good and for evil do exist now, as they have from time immemorial, Matthew Ehret writes. The only question is which intention do you want to devote your life towards? | If you are starting to feel like forces controlling the governments of the west are out to get you, then it is likely that you are either a paranoid nut job, or a stubborn realist. | Either way, it means that you have some major problems on your hands. | If you don't happen to find yourself among the tinfoil hat-wearing strata of conspiracy theorists waiting in a bunker for aliens to either strike down or save society from the sha…
(2021-02-15). The New York Times Descends Into Lunacy. strategic-culture.org The battle between the paper's classical liberals and woke left has become impossible to ignore—and it's clear which side is winning. | By Matt PURPLE | Conservatives over the years have created a cottage industry dedicated to monitoring media bias at places like the New York Times. The formula is simple: Find some former liberal journalist who has repented of his ways (or at least a right-wing activist who knows his way around the press); create a blog or TV segment with a catchy name (*TimesWatch*); begin rooting through articles and transcripts for subtle examples of left-wing slant; slap them up on t…
(2021-02-15). Sunday 2/14: Dear Sex Workers, We Love You: Valentines Day declared Margo St. James Day. indybay.org Zoom event: zoom.us/j/91492523187?pwd=TGFra1BId1NNdDRKU0ROZjZEOFczUT09…
(2021-02-15). A $15 Minimum Wage Would Be Life-Changing for Workers and Save the US Billions per Year. commondreams.org Beyond the working families who will get a raise, every single American taxpayer has a stake in raising the minimum wage. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/fight_for_15_5.jpg …
(2021-02-15). 'More Challenging This Year Than Last': UN Envoy Warns Global Food Crisis Getting Worse, Not Better. commondreams.org "We need to look at how we as human beings manage the planet," says Agnes Kalibata, who is leading efforts to convene a food systems summit. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12308519721.jpg …
(2021-02-15). "Libertad y Justicia Para Todos": How Spanish Can Help Us Survive Viral Times. commondreams.org A journey into the heart of a language we need now more than ever. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/jenniferlopez.jpg …
(2021-02-15). After Trump Acquittal by GOP, Sunrise Movement Says 'Time Is Now to Abolish the Filibuster'. commondreams.org "If Democrats don't deliver in this moment, future Presidents Days will recognize Trump's second term." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/climate_justice_0.jpg …
(2021-02-15). President Biden: Pardon Non-Violent Federal Marijuana Offenses. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-15). Sunrise Movement Statement on Trump Acquittal: Warns if Dems Don't Abolish the Filibuster, Future Presidents Days will Celebrate a 2nd Term Trump. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-15). What's Really Wrong With—and How to Fix—Our Broken Education System. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/shutterstock_503425960_0.jpeg …
(2021-02-15). 'Bring On the Evidence. Bring On the Witnesses': After GOP Refuses to Convict, Criminal Prosecution of Trump Demanded. commondreams.org "Trump incited an insurrection to overthrow the elected government of the United States. 43 senators stood with him. It does not end here." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/prosecute_trump.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Poll Shows Nearly 60% in US Believe Senate Should Have Convicted Trump. commondreams.org Over three-quarters believe senators voted based on partisan politics, compared with 23% who think they voted based on the facts. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/jan_6_capitol.jpg …
(2021-02-15). For All to See: Bias of New Hampshire Judiciary Exposed in Rights of Nature, Healthy Climate Proceedings. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-15). Out of the Ashes of Trump, Will the US Finally Bury Reaganism? commondreams.org Ronald Reagan convinced the nation that big government was the problem. It was rubbish. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/trump_meets_reagan.jpg …
(2021-02-15). Substance of Trump's Impeachment Is Not in Dispute, Biden Says. telesurenglish.net U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday said that though most Republican senators voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting insurrection leading to the deadly violence on Capitol on Jan. 6, the "substance of the charge" in the impeachment trial was not in dispute. | RELATED: | "Even those opposed to the conviction, like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, believe Donald Trump was guilty of a 'disgraceful…
(2021-02-15). Formerly incarcerated organizer on Feb. 6 St. Louis jail protest. zcomm.org Interview on the conditions in St. Louis jails, the protests and organizing of incarcerated people and the responses of jail officials and the media…
(2021-02-15). The New Climate War and Biden's Greening of America. zcomm.org Interview with Michael E. Mann on hist book, The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back our Planet…
(2021-02-15). A New Subjectivity for a New Communal Society. zcomm.org For the Pioneros Movement, building houses is just one part of radical social transformation…
(2021-02-15). The Chicago Plant That Sparked a Hunger Strike amid Environmental Racism Claims. zcomm.org "If we need to put our lives on the line, we do it because it's for our current generation, our generation to come, and our ancestors."
(2021-02-15). The Fight for $15 Is Looking Good. zcomm.org The CBO finds that the raise would boost the incomes of 17 million Americans, and most probably 27 million Americans—that is, close to a fifth of the entire American workforce…
(2021-02-15). Kahanism is now Israel's mainstream. zcomm.org Rabbi Meir Kahane is considered something of a prophet by the Israeli right-wing…
(2021-02-15). Injury-ravaged Liverpool travel to Hungary for Round of 16 clash vs Leipzig. laprensalatina.com (Update 1: Adds Klopp quotes) Sports Desk, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- A Liverpool team severely depleted by injuries, especially in defense, travels to RB Leipzig for the Champions League Round of 16 first leg match on Tuesday. The game will not be played in Leipzig, however, but in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, after the English side …
(2021-02-15). It's A Myth That Presidents Welcome Movement Pressure. popularresistance.org In early 2009, as Barack Obama prepared to move into the White House, a particular historical anecdote rapidly gained in popularity, repeated in dozens of talks and articles as a parable for how supporters should respond to the new president taking office. The story related a New Deal-era encounter between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and a group of activists, usually said to have been led by A. Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. In the meeting, the advocates laid out a vision of bold action for change that the president could advance with his bully pulpit and his executive power.
(2021-02-15). Cities Sending Mental Health Experts, Not Cops, And It Works. popularresistance.org As TFTP reported last week, Christian Joseph Hall, 19, was in the midst of a mental health crisis. He positioned himself on top of an overpass on I-80 leading to police closing off the road and engaging with him. Moments after police arrived, however, Hall would be dead. Video would prove he had his hands in the air and had surrendered when cops opened fire. Hall has now become one of over 1,400 people in a mental health crisis to lose their lives to police since 2015. | As TFTP has pointed out, even cops who voluntarily attend Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), have shown that they are quick to the trigger when…
(2021-02-15). Expose the Insurrection Financiers. counterpunch.org Throughout his scorching indictment of President Trump, lead impeachment manager Jamie Raskin wove in quotes from eminent historic minds, including this one from his late father, Institute for Policy Studies co-founder Marcus Raskin: "Democracy needs a ground to stand on and that ground is the truth." Raskin's trial team exposed a great deal of truth
(2021-02-15). Opening the CIA's Can of Worms. globalresearch.ca "The CIA and the media are part of the same criminal conspiracy," wrote Douglas Valentine in his important book, This is true. The corporate mainstream media are stenographers for the national security state's ongoing …
(2021-02-15). Myanmar protesters take to militarized streets after internet blackout. laprensalatina.com (Update 1: Updates head, pars 1-2, adds Suu Kyi hearing pars 3-4, minor edits) Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Myanmar residents on Monday resumed their protests against the military junta that seized power two weeks ago, emerging from a long night during which the country's internet was shut down and armored vehicles appeared in the …
(2021-02-15). Memphis Police, Shelby Co. Deputies Using Inclement Weather Crash Policy. laprensalatina.com MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) — The Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Office is enforcing their Inclement Weather Policy for accidents. Here are the steps you should follow if there is only minor damage and no injures or alcohol involved. Drivers should exchange names, addresses, phone numbers, insurance information, and tag numbers of the vehicles …
(2021-02-15). Nadal, Barty reach Aussie Open quarters in straight sets. laprensalatina.com Melbourne, Australia, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Spain's Rafael Nadal made the quarterfinals of the Australian Open men's tournament after winning his fourth-round match against No. 18 seed Fabio Fognini by 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. "Against a player such as Fabio you have to be worried at all times. For me it is better to play during the …
(2021-02-15). Harsh jail sentence over drug use spurs legalization debate in Tunisia. laprensalatina.com Tunis, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Three young Tunisians have received a 30-year prison sentence for possessing and using cannabis, a ruling that has sparked a nationwide debate over the drug use law in the country. The unprecedented prison sentence has led to mutual understanding between both civil society groups and politicians, who seem to agree that …
(2021-02-15). Koeman says Pique, out since November, could return against PSG. laprensalatina.com Barcelona, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman said he may start defender Gerard Pique for Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Paris Saint Germain. The veteran center back has been sidelined with a knee injury since November. "Gerard is doing all right. He has been training for four or …
(2021-02-15). At least 1 dead, others injured in large Haiti protests. laprensalatina.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- At least one man died Sunday and another was shot during a large protest in the Haitian capital called to demand the resignation of President Jovenel MoàØse. Security forces were stationed at Delmas 60 area, where they responded with live fire and tear gas to protesters who threw stones and a …
(2021-02-15). Spanish soccer player faces possible sanction in Indian league for biting. laprensalatina.com New Delhi, Feb 15 (efe-epa)- Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League has filed an official complaint against Spanish player Edu Bedia, who plays as midfielder for Goa FC, for allegedly biting one of its players during a match over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday when Chennaiyin FC midfielder Deepak Tangri fell on …
(2021-02-15). Cold snap brings heavy snowfall, frigid temperatures to Greece. laprensalatina.com Athens, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Greece on Monday found itself in the grips of a cold-weather front that has brought hurricane-force winds, freezing temperatures and the heaviest snowfall in recent decades. The country's Civil Protection department said parts of central and northern Greece registered the heaviest snowfall in 20 years and that the adverse weather had …
(2021-02-15). Bangladesh resumes Rohingya refugees transfer to remote island. laprensalatina.com Dhaka, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Bangladeshi authorities on Monday began transferring over 3,000 Rohingya refugees to a remote island in the Bay of Bengal in the fourth phase of a controversial plan from congested camps in Cox's Bazar in the country's southeast. "We have started transferring 2,014 refugees today from Chittagong to Bhasan Char," which was …
(2021-02-15). UN: 65 activists, reporters killed in 3 years in Afghanistan. laprensalatina.com Kabul, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- At least 65 human rights activists and media professionals have been killed in Afghanistan in the last three years, a growing trend that has led to several others leaving their profession or the country, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Monday. According to the latest report by the UN …
(2021-02-15). Zuma could face prison sentence after corruption inquiry no-show. laprensalatina.com Johannesburg, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Former South African president Jacob Zuma could be facing a prison term after he failed to appear before a commission investigating corruption allegations, the head of the inquiry said on Monday. "It is a pity that Mr Zuma has decided not to appear before the commission today, in defiance of the …
(2021-02-15). Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman, African to lead WTO. laprensalatina.com Geneva, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was on Monday appointed as the World Trade Organization's new director-general, becoming the first woman and first African citizen to lead the global institution that regulates international commerce. Okonjo-Iweala, who is from Nigeria but also holds United States citizenship, will officially take over from Brazilian Roberto Azevedo on 1 …
(2021-02-15). Border controls with Czechia, Austria necessary, German gov't says. laprensalatina.com Berlin, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- The German government on Monday said border controls with the Czech Republic and Austria were justified, despite long delays and heavy criticism from neighboring countries. Germany has had controls on its land borders with its two neighbors since Sunday, which has limited free movement within the Schengen zone and affected economic …
(2021-02-15). Myanmar protesters re-emerge onto militarized streets after internet blackout. laprensalatina.com Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Myanmar's internet was restored on Monday morning after a nationwide blackout overnight and as protesters resumed their demonstrations against the military junta that took power on Feb. 1. In Yangon, protesters held up placards outside the Central Bank alongside military tanks and vehicles as soldiers set up barricades. Troops and …
(2021-02-15). Russia successfully launches Progress MS-16 cargo ship for ISS. laprensalatina.com Moscow, Feb 15 (efe-epa).- Russia on Monday successfully launched the Progress MS-16 cargo ship bound for the International Space Station (ISS), the Roscosmos space agency reported. The freighter was launched by a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Site 31 at Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Progress MS-16 is carrying nitrogen reserves for the station's atmosphere and materials …
(2021-02-15). Trudeau Faces Series of Setbacks to Corporate, Imperial Policies. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | As much as some Canadians would like to believe their country …
(2021-02-15). Military Coup: The Myanmar-China Nexus. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2021-02-15). Australian students call for support for locked-out Coles warehouse workers. wsws.org The company's video last week "exposed that the union is working hand-in-glove with Coles management against the interests of the workers."
(2021-02-15). Why the Flu Has 'Disappeared'. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Why has the flu disappeared since the beginning of the coronavirus …
(2021-02-15). The Oil Interests Behind the War in Yemen. theanalysis.news Shireen Al-Adeimi, Yemen anti-war activist and professor at Michigan State University, discusses the many interests behind the war on Yemen, which have the potential of derailing Biden's announced ending of US support for the Saudi-led coalition in this war that has devastated one of the Middle East's poorest countries.
(2021-02-15). Biden Administration Should Scrap Trump's Economic Sanctions that "Have Killed Tens of Thousands of People" in Venezuela, CEPR Co-Director Says. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | A
(2021-02-15). Haitians continue to mobilize against Jovenel MoàØse's dictatorship. peoplesdispatch.org According to the article 134-2 of the Haitian Constitution of 1987, Jovenel MoàØse's presidential term ended on February 7, however, he has refused to leave power and has unleashed brutal police repression against protesters…
(2021-02-15). The Enforcement of a "New Normal": "The Deadly Human Experiment with Vaccination" globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Lawyer Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, Corona Committee Foundation, demands after the public …
(2021-02-15). Thrillcraft are Taking Over Wild Places, More Wilderness will Help. counterpunch.org Picture this: You've broken trail up 1500 vertical feet of deep powder, high in the Beartooth Mountains, and reached the summit. All the world lies at your feet as the sun sinks into a sea of snowy peaks. You soak in the silence, the splendor, the serenity. You rip the skins off your skis, grin
(2021-02-15). Karen Lewis Explains Why Teachers Unions Are Essential. progressive.org Lewis, the former president of the Chicago Teachers Union, passed away on February 8. Here are her lessons on organizing, going on strike, and the importance of listening to the rank and file.
(2021-02-15). The Other Americans: Biden Ends Controversial Asylum Agreements. progressive.org The new administration has vowed to 'address root causes that compel individuals to migrate.'
(2021-02-15). False Faith in Meritocracy: Reckoning with Our Bad Old Normal. dsausa.org As Team Biden makes it clear that it wants to shake things up, it might consider launching a National Commission on Meritocratic Failure. It might find that, good as it is, free higher public education isn't going to erase the yawning inequality gap. | Not likely, I know. The new administration is chock-full of achievatrons who fully subscribe to the meritocratic creed and whose own kids are bidding for admission to elite colleges. And I realize that this is the worst possible time to be talking about meritocracy's problems in a way that could be construed as an endorsement of populist resentment of elites. Th…
(2021-02-15). How the economic doctrine of salvation is changing education. indybay.org Economy always takes place in social contexts – even more: It is itself a result of social contexts. In this respect, a discussion in the context of sociology, culture or politics is essential. However, this insight is already missing in academic economics.
(2021-02-15). Guatemalans Demand an End to Violence Against Children. telesurenglish.net Citizens on Sunday demanded Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei to put an end to murders, kidnappings, disappearances, and sexual harassment suffered by girls and teenagers in the country. | RELATED: | The protesters biked to the Interior Ministry and the National Palace of Culture, where they displayed banners that read, "Girls can't be touched" and "the State doesn't take care of us." | During the demonstration, whi…
(2021-02-15). Canada Buys Drones 'Israel' "Tested" on Palestinians. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Canada is purchasing a "civilian" version of the Hermes 900 drone …
(2021-02-15). Storyslam 2021: Recipes for Resilience. indybay.org Join storytelling non-profit Real Food Real Stories on March 25th for their fourth annual Storyslam, taking place in living rooms across the country. Featuring live stories from food all-stars and unsung heroes alike, go beyond the headlines to hear the personal stories of this year in food and celebrate the resilience found in community.
(2021-02-15). Brazilian unions suppress workers' opposition to mass layoffs following Ford shutdowns. wsws.org The dismissal of 5,000 workers directly employed by Ford and the closing of its three remaining plants in Brazil will lead to the loss of another 119,000 jobs.
(2021-02-15). Sunday 2/21: How to Achieve a Complete, Inclusive Immigration Reform: Moral and Economic Foundation. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/2200241232?pwd=aCt1dWI0OGxUdUxjeUJ5K0xSY09uUT09 | Meeting ID: 220 024 1232 | Passcode: 328697 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,2200241232#,,,,*328697# US (San Jose) | +12532158782,,2200241232#,,,,*328697# US (Tacoma) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) | +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) | +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) | +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) | +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) | +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) | Meeting ID: 220 024 1232 | Passcode: 328697 | Find your local number: zoom.us/u/aewRgNxSvl…
(2021-02-15). Pro-democracy demonstrations return to Thailand despite increased repression. wsws.org The military-backed government of Prayuth Chan-ocha is cracking down on participants of last year's protest movement in an effort to silence political opposition.
(2021-02-15). Austrian government ends lockdown despite spread of coronavirus variant. wsws.org Schools and commerce will be fully reopened despite the fact that infection and death rates remain high and very contagious viral variants are rapidly spreading in the country.
(2021-02-15). Brazilian teachers union and pseudo-left sabotage strike against Sà£o Paulo school reopenings. wsws.org The APEOESP teachers union has betrayed a week-long strike against the reopening of schools, proposing a deadly return to the classrooms.
(2021-02-15). No Quick-fix to End the Yemen War. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | US President Joe Biden wants to "End the Yemen War" by …
(2021-02-15). The Rich and Those Who Serve Them, Then and Now. counterpunch.org We don't know exactly why Uma Subramanian wanted to become an engineer. Did she believe her fascination with how things work could help make the world better place? We'll never know for sure. What we do know: Subramanian, the aerospace engineer turned CEO of the luxury private-jet company Aero, now believes she has truly made
(2021-02-15). This week in history: February 15-21. wsws.org 25 years ago: Wildcat strike over safety issues shuts down Warren Truck plantOn February 17, 1996, workers at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, located in the northeastern suburbs of Detroit, went on a wildcat strike. The three-day walkout cost the company 1,800 units of production and came as a response to the firing of two union officials for opposing Chrysler's speed-up drive.
(2021-02-15). Democratic Senators introduce new bill to remove Section 230 internet speech protections. wsws.org There have been more than thirty legislative proposals over the past two years from Democrats and Republicans to abolish the legal framework—known as Section 230—that protects online services such as social media channels from liability for content posted by users on their platforms.
(2021-02-15). Fed policies spark more concerns over market collapse. wsws.org According to one investment fund chief, it is not known whether governments can continually bail out financial markets and there are doubts whether the "traditional levers of monetary policy" can "prevent another depression."
(2021-02-15). Tuesday 2/16: "Paul Robeson" and " ILWU's Radical History Fighting White Supremacy" indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/84146059421; ID: 841 4605 9421; phone 669-900-9128…
(2021-02-15). A Chance for New Beginnings. progressive.org What Joe Biden could do to bring humanity and good sense to U.S. immigration policy.
(2021-02-15). Rural Lament: Wet and Waiting for Chicken. counterpunch.org It's early February. An old farmer adage cautions that, "Half your wood and half your hay, you should have on Candlemas Day." (That's Groundhog Day for the dazzling urbanites out there.) We still find it to be a pretty good rule-of-thumb, and we've only used about half the wood in the shed so far. Media
(2021-02-15). Hundreds of artists denounce Spanish rapper Pablo Hasél's imminent jailing. wsws.org Hasél's prison sentence for "insulting crown and state institutions" sparked mass protests and a petition for his release signed by 300 internationally-renowned artists including director Pedro Almodovar, actor Javier Bardem and folk singer Joan Manuel Serrat.
(2021-02-15). GAO Report Findings Show that Biden Administration Should Scrap Trump's Economic Sanctions that Have Killed Tens of Thousands of People in Venezuela, CEPR Co-Director Says. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | A
(2021-02-15). Valentine's Day car caravan in solidarity with locked out refinery workers. fightbacknews.org St. Paul Park, MN — More than 75 vehicles joined a Valentine's Day car caravan, February 14, to show support for members of Teamster Local 120, who are locked out at Marathon oil refinery after a one-day strike. Safety is the big issue. Marathon trying to contract out vital work at a lower cost, increasing the chance of major industrial accidents. | Teamsters have received broad backing from the trade union movement. | The February 14 car caravan took place in subzero temperatures. "No weather can stop Minnesota's labor movement," stated Claire Van den Berghe, the event co-planner and UFCW 1189 organizer.
(2021-02-15). Is Joe Biden Preparing for War against Iran? Will Russia and China Intervene? globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | As the US led aggression against Iran escalates, Russia and China …
(2021-02-15). The Lessons of Impeachment. progressive.org History will record Trump's acquittal as a shameful abdication on the part of Republican senators.
(2021-02-15). Sporadic protests in Bahrain on tenth anniversary of Arab Spring. peoplesdispatch.org Scores of Bahrainis took to the streets on Sunday marking the tenth anniversary of the anti-government Arab Spring protests. The protests of 2011 were suppressed by the ruling al-Khalifa family with the aid of Saudi Arabia and other monarchies…
(2021-02-15). "Bloodsucker Capitalism": How Big Companies Extract Wealth from Everyone Else. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | "No one makes a billion dollars. You TAKE a billion dollars. …
(2021-02-15). Don't Undermine Protection for Birds. progressive.org We need birds, and we need legislation that protects them.
(2021-02-15). Weather Warfare: Beware the US Military's Experiments with Climatic Warfare. globalresearch.ca 'Climatic warfare' has been excluded from the agenda on climate change.
(2021-02-15). Democrats' impeachment cover-up leaves coup-plotter Trump emboldened. wsws.org The Democrats deliberately protected Trump's co-conspirators, including the Republican House and Senate members who sought to overturn the election and those forces within the state who worked with Trump to orchestrate a stand-down of federal forces.
(2021-02-15). Trump Has Gone — Time to End US Sanctions on Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | The United States has an extensive sanctions programme affecting two dozen …
(2021-02-15). Tuesday 2/23: Phasing Out Fossil Fuels: A Just Transition in the Oil & Gas Sectors. indybay.org Online event / webinar…
(2021-02-15). Being Wrong in Elite Jobs Doesn't Have Any Consequences. cepr.net I just read Nicholas Kristof's column about his childhood friend Mike Stepp. The piece is actually very moving. Mr. Stepp grew up next door to Kristof. As he explains in the column, he grew up with an abusive father. Their family didn't value education, so neither Mike or his brother ever finished high school. While …
(2021-02-15). GOP free fall opens progressive doors—rethug acquittal confirms party bankruptcy. nationofchange.org The Senate trial could not have turned out better for anti-Trump forces—and more damaging for defenders of the Misfit-in-chief.
(2021-02-15). India: Environmental Activist Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy. telesurenglish.net India's security forces on Sunday arrested the "Fridays for Future" activist Disha Ravi who was supporting farmers' protest against three pro-corporate laws promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | RELATED: | Delhi Police also intend to arrest Nikita Jacob and Shantanu Muluk, both of whom are accused of drafting with Ravi a document that allegedly seeks to create "disinformation and discontent" against the government.
(2021-02-15). US Changes Its Role in the Yemen War as It Seeks to Impose a 'Peace Deal' on Its Terms. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | In his
(2021-02-15). Cuba: Millions for Democracy Made in USA. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Although the effort has never produced the results expected by its …
(2021-02-15). Ecuador: Presidential Candidate Lasso Refuses Vote Recount. telesurenglish.net Ecuador's Creating Opportunities (CREO) Presidential candidate Guillermo Lasso on Sunday withdrew from the agreement reached with Pachakutik's candidate Yaku Perez on vote recount. | RELATED: | Previously, on Friday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced that the two candidates competing for second place had agreed that the votes for the Feb. 7 elections be fully counted in the Guayas province again. They…
(2021-02-15). The Fukushima Quake May be an Echo of the 2011 Disaster — And a Warning for the Future. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2021-02-15). Qatar Urges Gulf Countries to Talk with Tehran and Ankara. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Last Monday, US General Frank McKenzie stated that the US shall …
(2021-02-14). Socialists and Republican Left Tied in Catalonia. telesurenglish.net Following the count of the polling stations, the electoral authorities of Catalonia reported a technical tie between the Party of Socialists for Catalonia (PSC) and Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya-Izquierda Republicana Republicana de Cataluña (ERC) with 33 seats in Parliament for each organization. | Likewise, it is reported that Together for Catalonia (JxCat) (a group that went to the polls for the first time), was ranked as the third force with 32 seats, while the far-right VOX party obtained 11 seats in Parliament. | For its part, Dolors Sabater (CUP-Unión Popular) won nine seats, Comú Podem eight, Ciudad…
(2021-02-14). US Meddling In Ecuador's Historic Election And Fake NGO 'Left'. popularresistance.org Max Blumenthal speaks with Ben Norton, who is reporting from Ecuador, on the historic February 7 election, and how the US government, regime-change networks, and wealthy oligarchs are trying to prevent the return of the socialist Citizens' Revolution movement of former President Rafael Correa. We discuss the fake NGO "left," represented by coup-supporting pseudo-environmentalist candidate Yaku Pérez, and how a victory of leftist Andrés Arauz could help bring back the progressive, anti-imperialist Pink Tide in Latin America.
(2021-02-14). Antitrust Legislation Is Essential to Racial and Economic Justice in Agriculture. truthout.org 
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that how we grow, process and distribute our food needs to change. | From dairy farmers forced to
(2021-02-14). California study highlights dangers of COVID-19 pandemic to the working class. indybay.org According to a recent report by a UCSF research team, essential workers experienced a 22 percent higher mortality rate than they did in the four years before the pandemic.
(2021-02-14). Vulture Funds To Use Pandemic To Pillage The Global Economy. popularresistance.org There's a new app with a tagline that promises that you, too, can 'profit like a landlord from just £1 with no effort'. | Proptee, set to launch this year (subject to approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority) allows anyone with, say, five grand to buy shares in a buy-to-let flat in London worth half a million. In return, you receive a slice of its tenants' monthly rent—here about one percent—with the promise you can cash-out your investment as the value rises. | 'We're building a stock exchange for properties that lives on your smartphone and combines the high yields and low risk of pr…
(2021-02-14). Class War Intensifies During the Pandemic. counterpunch.org 
We will soon be a year into the Covid-19 pandemic. Are you rolling in new wealth? No? Too bad you are not a billionaire. With millions of deaths, unemployment soaring, millions threatened with losing their homes and economies struggling around the world, the world's billionaires are doing fine. More than fine. So fine that they
(2021-02-14). Layoffs continue at high rate. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – During the week ending February 6, almost 800,000 (793,000) people filed for new claims for regular state unemployment insurance. More than 330,000 others applied for the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA that covers the self-employed and gig workers. This comes to a total of more than 1.1 million people who have lost their jobs in the past week. | Beginning the week ending March 21, 2020, more than a million Americans each and every week have had to file for unemployment insurance benefits. As of the latest data for the week ending January 23, there were still more than 20 million pe…
(2021-02-14). 'The Communist Party of Finland offers a radical, class-conscious alternative'. peoplesdispatch.org JP Và§isà§nen, chairman of the Communist Party of Finland, speaks to Peoples Dispatch about the efforts of the party to mobilize and grow under the pandemic and its strategic vision for achieving structural change in the country…
(2021-02-14). How One Tiny Country Is Beating The Pandemic And Climate Change. popularresistance.org The small Himalayan country of Bhutan, mainly known for measuring national happiness instead of GDP, is the only carbon-negative country on the planet. Believe it or not, it has only had one single death from COVID-19. Is that a coincidence? | Madeline Drexler's new article in the Atlantic, "The Unlikeliest Pandemic Success Story," dives into the reasons that Bhutan has managed to fare so well against the novel coronavirus while rich countries and middle-income have struggled to keep it in check. The tiny developing country, landlocked between India and Tibet, wasn't exactly set up for success. It began 2020 with…
(2021-02-14). Will Biden Finally Bring Our Troops Home From Afghanistan? scheerpost.com U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper] By Maj. Danny Sjursen / AntiWar Real talk: Joe Biden hasn't had too many finest hours in his 47 years plus years on the national scene. To be fair, he's had his moments — like a powerful, earthy, and impassioned 1986 speech he delivered to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, opposing the Reagan administration's apologism for the "repulsive… |
(2021-02-14). First since August: New Zealand PM puts ENTIRE CITY of Auckland on lockdown after confirmation of 3 Covid cases. rt.com 
The New Zealand city of Auckland has entered a three-day lockdown — its first in six months — after just three new cases of Covid-19 were recorded locally. | New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern imposed the lockdown after an Auckland family of three tested positive for Covid-19. The mother of the family reportedly works at a company that deals with airline laundry, prompting concerns that the virus may have been transmitted by a passenger on a flight. | In a news conference on Sunday, Ardern called on New Zealanders to "continue to be strong and to be kind," adding: "We have been here before a…
(2021-02-14). Economic Crisis, COVID-19 Take Toll on Lebanese Couples. telesurenglish.net Jihad Tarhini, a young man in his 20s, stood in the middle of a perfumes store in the main street of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, looking for an affordable perfume for his fiancee. | Tarhini gives his fiancee gifts every year on Valentines' Day but now he was surprised to see the dramatic increase in prices. | RELATED: | Lebanon has plunged into its worst economic crisis in decades, which prompts the Lebanese pound to plummet…
(2021-02-14). Farm animals and birds catch covid Slaughterhouse workers have very high rates of infection. indybay.org The 2 way street between infected farm animals and | birds.. and infected workers has been established. | If covid can remain on surfaces it can remain on the flesh of living or killed animals.
(2021-02-14). California nursing home workers strike as state surpasses New York for most COVID deaths. indybay.org Workers at a Burlingame Skilled Nursing Facility are on strike in protest against understaffing and unsafe conditions. 207 residents at the Burlingame facility have contracted Covid-19 and 34 have died. At least 65 workers have also been infected.
(2021-02-14). The Growing Vaccine Corps of Medical Students Could Aid Underserved Areas. truthout.org 
The U.S. faces one of the most consequential public health campaigns in history right now: to vaccinate the population against COVID-19 and, especially, to get shots into the arms of people who cannot easily navigate getting vaccinated on their own. | Time is of the essence. As new, potentially more
(2021-02-14). Israel's 'fake news war room' set up to tackle vaccine disinformation loses battle to Telegram, unit's head admits. rt.com 
As Israel's record-setting inoculation drive slows down, it has set up a special unit to combat 'fake news' about coronavirus vaccines, but messaging app Telegram turned out to be too much to handle for official cyber warriors. | More than 2.4 million Israelis have already been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by getting both shots of the Pfizer jab. That's roughly 27 percent of the country's population of nine-million and the highest per-capita figure anywhere in the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data. | But recently the pace of the vaccination has dramatically decreased, with the target of 20…
(2021-02-14). Science Fiction Since 1970. counterpunch.org 
This article was originally submitted for consideration by a forthcoming encyclopedia. Owing to format and length concerns, the editors requested a substantial revision but acceded to this draft's publication in another venue. As a short survey as opposed to a substantive history, it is impossible to deny that there are gaps, including the absence of
(2021-02-14). Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans to Roll Out Slower Mail, Higher Prices. truthout.org 
Undeterred by the backlash and widespread
(2021-02-14). WHO 'ramping up readiness' for new Ebola outbreak dubbed 'EPIDEMIC' in Guinea. rt.com 
The World Health Organization (WHO) is heightening its readiness and response to an Ebola outbreak in the West African nation of Guinea after eight infections and at least four deaths were linked to the deadly disease there. | The Guinean officials on Sunday sounded the alarm over the new outbreak, with National Health Security Agency Chief Sakoba Keita calling the problem an "epidemic situation." | The cases appear to be connected to a burial of a nurse who died a few weeks ago, soon after becoming ill. Keita claimed that "among those who took part in the burial, eight people showed symptoms: diarrhea, vomiti…
(2021-02-14). Left organizations in Delhi launch campaign to declare work as a fundamental right. peoplesdispatch.org 
Delegates from the CITU, DYFI and the SFI took the decision at the Delhi state-convention on unemployment to launch militant struggles for an urban employment guarantee act, guaranteeing 200 days of employment, at no less than Rs. 21K per month.
(2021-02-14). This Valentine's Day, Celebrate Love as Growth and Liberation. truthout.org 
In her book, All About Love, bell hooks borrows a definition of love from Scott Peck: Love is "the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth." | I love this definition. It is so active. It is about gardening the self and another, tending to growth, extending the self — the time, care, skill, the irretrievably precious moments of life — to the work of growth. | I love that it recognizes love as the same act whether toward the self or toward anoth…
(2021-02-14). Dozens of Houthis and pro-government troops killed in Yemen's Marib. middleeasteye.net 
Dozens of Houthis and pro-government troops killed in Yemen's Marib | Military officials say at least 16 pro-government forces were killed, 21 wounded, in past 24 hours in the strategic area | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 12: 42 | A Russian-built BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle belonging to forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government gets into position during clashes with Houthi fighters northwes…
(2021-02-14). Sailors abducted by pirates off Nigeria coast return to Turkey. middleeasteye.net 
Sailors abducted by pirates off Nigeria coast return to Turkey | Fifteen Turkish sailors had been kidnapped in January in the Gulf of Guinea | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 13: 32 | A Turkish sailor who was kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea is greeted by his family at Istanbul international airport on 14 February 2021 (Reuters/Handout) | Fifteen Turkish sailors who were kidnapped by pirates o…
(2021-02-14). Iraq: In first, four arrested over killing of anti-government protesters. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: In first, four arrested over killing of anti-government protesters | Demonstrators have decried longstanding impunity regarding death of some 600 Iraqi protesters since October 2019 uprising | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 15: 40 | An Iraqi protester chants slogans as she waves the national flag during an anti-government demonstration in the southern city of Basra on 7 February 2020 (AFP) | Iraq…
(2021-02-14). Turkey: 13 hostages executed in northern Iraq, 48 PKK militants killed. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: 13 hostages executed in northern Iraq, 48 PKK militants killed | Ankara says Turks were shot by PKK captors as Turkish troops about to stage rescue operation in Gara region | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 10: 52 | The funeral of three Turkish military personnel killed in action at the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque in Ankara on 12 February 2021 (AFP) | Ankara said on Sunday that 13 Turks were found…
(2021-02-14). Houthis step up drone attacks on Saudi Arabia after Washington says it will remove militant group from terrorist list. rt.com 
The Houthis have carried out a drone attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia, following similar attacks that have coincided with the Biden administration's decision to lift the group's terrorist designation. | A spokesman for the Iran-aligned Yemini group said that two drones launched on Sunday by its forces had hit Saudi Arabia's Abha airport. The Saudi-led coalition claims that both projectiles were intercepted as they were heading towards civilian areas near Abha. | The airport has been repeatedly targeted by Houthi drones over the past several days. On Saturday, the Houthis announced that they had carried out…
(2021-02-14). Family, supporters mark fourth anniversary of police killing. liberationnews.org 
On Feb. 8, the family of Michael Barrera and their supporters gathered to mark the four-year anniversary of Michael's death in 2017 at the hands of the Woodland, California, police.
(2021-02-14). Israel's Arrest Campaign Aims To Destroy A New Palestinian Movement. popularresistance.org Since late 2019, Israeli forces have been waging a campaign of mass arrests, targeting hundreds of young women and men in Palestine. They have been brutally arrested, their homes stormed at dawn, their belongings searched and confiscated. | Detainees have been interrogated for weeks on end and prevented from meeting with lawyers, with their files and charges concealed. Families have been intimidated with pressure and threats, while detainees have undergone horrific physical and psychological torture, as documented by human rights groups. Many of these ordeals have ended in the release of the detainees, without ch…
(2021-02-14). Why does every new US president always try to outdo their predecessor in boosting the debt? RT's Boom Bust explores… rt.com 
The US' federal budget deficit is on track to reach an enormous $2.3 trillion in the fiscal year 2021 — the second-highest deficit since World War II — according to a forecast by the Congressional Budget Office. | The projected deficit, which is 25 percent larger than expected, doesn't account for the 1.9 trillion stimulus bill. Larry Summers, a lead player in Democrat financial policies since the 1990s, said the debt levels, coupled with stimulus spending, could cause an overheated economy with severe inflation. | RT's Boom Bust was joined by Rick Sanchez, host of the News with Rick Sanchez, to de…
(2021-02-14). Biden Wants to Extradite Peace Hero Assange. indybay.org Proud Democrat Pres Biden's "Justice" Dept is appealing a British decision to not allow extradition of Julian Assange who exposed American war crimes in Iraq. See consortiumnews.com/2021/02/12/biden-doj-files-appeal-to-get-assange-extradited/…
(2021-02-14). Catalans set to vote in an election that could be a test for the separatist movement. thecanary.co Voting has started in Spain's north-eastern Catalonia as 5.3 million voters are called to cast their ballots. It's an election that will test the region's secessionist movement. | Salvador Illa will lead the ticket of the Socialists' Party of Catalonia. Until January, he was in charge of Spain's coronavirus (Covid-19) response as its health minister. | A tight race: | Illa is hoping to end the hold that pro-independence politicians have held in the regional parliament for the past decade. | Polls, however, predict a tight race. The Socialists will compete for votes with the two leading pro-secession parti…
(2021-02-14). Lebanon starts COVID-19 vaccine rollout. yenisafak.com Lebanon's national vaccination campaign against the coronavirus pandemic began Sunday.Mahmoud Hasson, the head of the intensive care unit at the Rafik Hariri Hospital in Beirut, and actor Salah Tizani, 93, received the first shots.Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab and Health Minister Hamad Hassan were present during the inoculation."I will not be receiving the vaccine today," Diab told reporters. "Priority will be given to the medical staff, who have made great sacrifices and they must be given full protection in order to do their message."The medical staff and people over 75 will be the first to be vaccinated…
(2021-02-14). Peru's health minister resigns amid vaccine row. yenisafak.com Peru's Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti stepped down from her post after it was revealed that the former president received the COVID-19 vaccine before it became widely available in the country, according to local media on Saturday.Following the news that Martin Vizcarra got the vaccine shot in October 2020, months ago the vaccine reached Peru, Mazzetti was criticized by Congress and she submitted her resignation to President Francisco Sagasti Friday night.Speaking on the issue, Sagasti thanked Mazzetti for her fight against the pandemic and said she was treated unjustly.Last week, the first batch of vaccines, cont…
(2021-02-14). Voters head to polls in Catalonia amid pandemic. yenisafak.com Election day has kicked off with no major incidents in the Spanish region of Catalonia, where voters cast their ballots on Sunday to determine the new makeup of the Catalan parliament.Fears that not enough people would show up to work at the polling stations were dispelled, as officials reported that more than 99% of the polling stations were operating by 11 a.m. (1000GMT).During the last hour of voting, thousands of citizens with active COVID-19 infections and others in quarantine will be able to cast their ballots in-person.Poll workers will wear full personal protective equipment, nearly identical to that of f…
(2021-02-14). Saudi Arabia extends virus restrictions for 20 days. yenisafak.com Saudi Arabia on Sunday extended precautionary measures against the coronavirus pandemic for additional 20 days, in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.The extension of the restrictions will be effective as of Sunday 10: 00 pm (19: 00 GMT), the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement cited by the official SPA news agency.On Feb. 3, the kingdom ordered precautionary measures to stem the spread of the pandemic upon recommendations from health authorities.Under the measures, social gatherings should not exceed 20 people and the suspension of all events and parties, including weddings, and corporate meetings a…
(2021-02-14). Bangladesh extends closure of education institutions. yenisafak.com Bangladesh has announced that it will extend the closure of educational institutions for a further 14-day stretch, a straight 11-month shutdown of in-person education after the first COVID-19 case was registered in the country in March last year, a senior official confirmed on Sunday.The Education Ministry has decided to close all educational institutions until Feb. 28, except for Islamic seminaries due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mohammad Abul Khayer, a communication officer at the ministry confirmed to Anadolu Agency.The ministry is taking all important steps to keep students safe from the deadly virus, Khaye…
(2021-02-14). Atlantic Council Braces for Opportunities of Potential Bioterror Attack. strategic-culture.org 
Less than a month away from the one-year anniversary of the pandemic's official declaration, policy wonks at the Atlantic Council together with former and current government officials are dissecting the "lessons" of the Covid-19 epidemic to advise the Biden administration on the steps to take in order to avert the next disaster.
(2021-02-14). Washington and Seoul to resume drill simulating war with North Korea after break due to Covid-19 and Trump-Kim talks — media. rt.com 
The US and South Korea will bring back their annual military exercise aimed at defense from the North, reports say. The drill was suspended due to Donald Trump's talks with Kim Jong-un, and, later, because of the pandemic. | The allies will conduct a computer-simulated command-post drill in mid-March, South Korean media reported on Sunday. | The Korea Herald newspaper cited sources saying that a nine-day war game will simulate combat operations against Pyongyang. The event will be the first US-South Korean drill during Joe Biden's administration. | The two countries are still in talks about the size and schedu…
(2021-02-14). Voting underway in Catalonia despite pandemic concerns. laprensalatina.com Barcelona, Spain, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Voters in Spain's Catalonia region headed to the polls for regional elections on Sunday despite an ongoing third wave of Covid-19 cases. Anxieties were evidenced by the fact some 33,000 polling station workers, 38% of the overall total, formally asked to be recused from their duties, which are allocated by …
(2021-02-14). Greedy grocery giants sue to stop Seattle hazard pay for essential workers. liberationnews.org 
"We see this kind of employer pushback every time we pass workers-rights laws, but it's especially unfortunate in the middle of a pandemic that these grocery employers are going to such great lengths to avoid paying workers," Anna Minard, a spokesperson for UFCW Local 21. (The Hill)…
(2021-02-14). Taliban denies reports over death of 'Taliban leader'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — A senior Taliban member denied the controversial news over the death of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada in an explosion in Quetta of Pakistan.
(2021-02-14). Will any MPs criticize Ottawa's Support for Dictatorship in Haiti? dissidentvoice.org 
The Liberals' commitment to a neo-Duvalierist dictatorship in Haiti is being tested. Hopefully Black History Month offers opposition parties an opportunity to finally echo growing grassroots criticism of Canadian policy in the hemisphere's poorest country. Since Monday a squatter has been occupying the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince. On Sunday evening Supreme Court Justice Joseph Mecene …
(2021-02-14). Japan okays use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine. laprensalatina.com Tokyo, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Japan on Sunday formally approved Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for domestic use, marking an important step to immunize most of its people in the run-up to the Summer Olympics that begin on July 23 in Tokyo. The immunization drive will start on Wednesday as the government targets to inoculate its entire population …
(2021-02-14). 'That's what someone microchipped would say,' Twitter jokes after jabbed Bill Gates' daughter mocks Covid-19 vax conspiracy theory. rt.com 
Jennifer K. Gates, daughter of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, tried mocking the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding her "genius" father after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine, only to face a wave of ridicule herself. | "Sadly the vaccine did NOT implant my genius father into my brain — if only mRNA had that power…..!" Jennifer Gates wrote on Instagram, adding a winky face emoji. The statement accompanied an image of her after she had received a Covid-19 vaccine. | There have been numerous conspiracy theories floating on social media about Bill Gates and his foundation's involvement in the development of…
(2021-02-14). Ex-Istanbul mayor dies at 76. yenisafak.com Kadir Topbas, the former mayor of Istanbul, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76.He was hospitalized last November after he contracted COVID-19.Topbas was elected mayor of Istanbul in 2004 as candidate of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, and maintained his position until 2017 when he resigned.In 2004, he became the head of Istanbul-based United Cities and Local Governments, Middle East and West Asia Regional Government, and vice president of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). He became UCLG co-chair in 2007.Topbas was the first politician to have won three consecutive local election…
(2021-02-14). 1 Year of Covid in Africa: 4 million cases, limited vaccinations. laprensalatina.com By Nerea González Johannesburg, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- A year after the first coronavirus case was detected in Africa, the total number of infections in the continent stands at nearly four million and only a few countries have started vaccination campaigns. Since Egypt became the first African country to report a coronavirus case on 14 February …
(2021-02-14). Quebec: Falsification of Mortality Data Pertaining to Covid-19. globalresearch.ca According to a "If the presumed cause of death is Covid-19 (with or without a positive test) an autopsy should be avoided [emphasis in original document] and death should be attributed to Covid-19 …
(2021-02-14). Who Were the Republican Senators Afraid of When They Acquitted Their Own Attempted Murderer? commondreams.org At some point you have to wonder whether the bigger danger was the Capitol insurrection or the pusillanimous GOP reaction to it. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/mcconnell_3.jpg …
(2021-02-14). Germany closes borders with Austria, Czechia amid coronavirus variant fears. laprensalatina.com Berlin, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Germany on Sunday closed its borders with the Czech Republic and Austria to non-German nationals and residents in an effort to control the spread of new, virulent variants of coronavirus. People traveling for family reasons, those who cross the border for work, truckers and healthcare staff will be exempted from the …
(2021-02-14). As fears rise over San Francisco-area attacks on elderly Asians by black assailants, leftists find the real culprit: WHITE PEOPLE. rt.com 
The Lunar New Year passed in the San Francisco Bay area with fears rising over a series of unprovoked attacks on elderly Asians by black men, but leftists may have found some solace by finding the real perpetrators: white people. | As Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen explained, Asians shouldn't respond to the horrific attacks with "knee-jerk" calls for more policing but must instead recognize the violence as "part of a pattern of white supremacy." Even if the assailants are "people of color," he added, "the solution is not to fall back on racist assumptions of our own but to hold the system of…
(2021-02-14). Biden asks Congress to ban 'weapons of war on our streets' as he uses 3rd anniversary of Parkland shooting to demand gun control. rt.com 
President Joe Biden has released a statement allowing a closer look at what his "commonsense" policy on gun laws will be, demanding, among other things, that Congress pass universal background checks and ban "assault weapons." | "Today, I am calling on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms," Biden said in his Sunday statement. The timing matched the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting, which saw a gunman open fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 and wounding another 17. | Biden has long promised to put his weight behind stricter gun laws if he were electe…
(2021-02-14). 'He would've killed us all': 12yo hailed after he shoots intruder during botched robbery attempt, that left his grandma wounded. rt.com 
A 12-year-old boy has been praised for his quick wits after he shot an intruder who broke into his home in North Carolina and fired at his grandma. Police said the boy acted in self-defence and is not facing any charges.
(2021-02-14). Dem Congresswoman wants 'truth commission' to target 'white supremacy' and rein in 'far-right media' over US Capitol riot. rt.com 
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-California) has suggested a "truth commission" to tackle "racial injustice" and "white supremacy" in the US, as well as holding "far-right media" and others accountable for the US Capitol riot. | Jacobs floated her idea while appearing on CNN's 'Reliable Sources' on Sunday and said the reason for this "truth commission" proposal is because "we haven't really done the reckoning with the racial injustice and white supremacy of our past that we need to do." | Donald Trump's impeachment trial, according to Jacobs, was "just the start" and more people who "incited, encouraged, or committed acts…
(2021-02-14). 'Creepy': CIA trolled over baffling Valentine's Day poem on Twitter. rt.com 
The Central Intelligence Agency left social media users feeling slightly uncomfortable on Valentine's Day with a bizarre bit of poetry in celebration of the romantic holiday. | "Roses are red. Violets are blue. Happy Valentine's Day from the CIA to you!" the controversial government agency tweeted on Sunday. | Creepy ‚ò Ô∏è The tweet was a follow-up to a previous coded message…
(2021-02-14). 'We've opened Pandora's Box': Graham floats idea of impeaching Kamala Harris if Republicans retake House. rt.com 
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) may have voted against impeaching Donald Trump, but he seems open to holding Vice President Kamala Harris to the same standard after the 2022 midterms. | Appearing on 'Fox News Sunday,' Graham railed against the impeachment trial in the Senate, which ultimately failed, with the 53-47 vote not enough to reach a 'guilty' ruling. He called it an "affront to the law" and "unconstitutional." | Despite its failure, however, the Trump-supporting Republican says Democrats have "opened Pandora's Box" and leaders like Harris could pay the price. | "We've opened Pandora's Box…
(2021-02-14). GOP censures Sen. Cassidy for voting to impeach Trump, as more Republicans face retribution from party faithful at home. rt.com 
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) became the first lawmaker censured by party officials back home for voting to convict in former president Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but he is unlikely to be the last to be rebuked. | The Louisiana GOP's executive committee announced its censure of Cassidy just hours after the Senate vote. Trump was acquitted because House impeachment managers failed to win the two-thirds Senate majority needed to convict, but Cassidy was among seven Republicans who agreed with the prosecution's argument that the former president incited the January 6 Capitol riot, joining Democrats in…
(2021-02-14). Why More and More Countries Are Choosing the Russian Vaccine. strategic-culture.org 
On January 29, 2021, the Russian Direct Investment Fund applied for registration of the Sputnik V vaccine in the European Union. In January, Hungary became the first EU country to register the Russian vaccine joining dozens of other states across the world.
(2021-02-14). Swedish lawmaker calls for being tough on Germany over Berlin's commitment to Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. rt.com 
A member of Sweden's parliament, Bjorn Soder, is urging its government to take steps to persuade Germany to withdraw from the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 offshore gas pipeline, as a response to Russia's latest "actions." | In an official inquiry addressed to Swedish foreign minister Ann Linde and seen by RT, Soder, who is a member of the country's Democrats party, highlights that the European Union should take the necessary measures as a reaction to what some perceive as the Kremlin's actions towards jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, and towards the three EU diplomats booted out of Russia. The lawmaker al…
(2021-02-14). New American Regime = Exact Same Challenges for Russia. strategic-culture.org 
The next 8 years will be a time for Russia to look inwards in order to project outwards, Tim Kirby writes. | As a country that has seen total systemic collapse twice during the 20th century, Russia was watching the leadup to the U.S. presidential inauguration with just as much anticipation as the most ardent Trump/Biden supporters and fervent conspiracy theorists. It looked from Moscow, like Trump, after having been blatantly cheated out of the presidency, might just decide to flip the rigged game table over consequences be damned. Whatever chaos would ensue from such a move would surely give the Russians the fre…
(2021-02-14). The Guardian Revealed Its True Face in Sacking a Columnist for Criticising U.S. Military Aid to Israel. strategic-culture.org 
By Jonathan COOK | The revelation that a leftwing journalist, Nathan J Robinson, has been In the tweet below, I have listed a few of the mor…
(2021-02-14). 'Have you completely lost your minds?': Fans react as Jurgen Klopp is made ODDS-ON to be next Premier League managerial casualty. rt.com 
Liverpool's calamitous drop in form has led to bookies naming Jurgen Klopp as the favorite to be the next Premier League manager to be canned, although some fans are incredulous at the prospect of the German losing his job. | Klopp's reigning Premier League champions all but surrendered their crown on Saturday, shipping three late goals – one of which was down to another seismic error by goalkeeper Alisson Becker – to Leicester City. | It was the third defeat in succession for Liverpool and their under-fire boss and for the first time has led to questions marks around Klopp's future in the job, particularly gi…
(2021-02-14). 'You in kindergarten, mate?' Tennis bore Kyrgios accused of bullying Novak Djokovic after contradicting himself with more insults. rt.com 
Nick Kyrgios has tested fans' patience by failing to resist insulting Novak Djokovic yet again within seconds of professing his "respect" for the world number one, hitting out before exiting his home Australian Open tournament. | Jocular Kyrgios entered the Margaret Court Arena by imitating Djokovic's "heart-throwing" gesture to the stands alongside partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, attempting to imbue some light-heartedness among the sad sight of the empty stands. | The world number 47 was unable to conceal his thinly-veiled contempt for the Serb superstar, though, as he made a sarcastic dig at Djokovic's salute be…
(2021-02-14). Syria Kurds hand Iraq 100 alleged Islamic State fighters: Reports. middleeasteye.net 
Syria Kurds hand Iraq 100 alleged Islamic State fighters: Reports | Around 1,600 Iraqis were still detained in northeast Syria at the end of last year over allegedly fighting for IS | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 15: 14 | A member of the Syrian Kurdish internal security services stands guard during the release of people suspected of being related to Islamic State group fighters from the Kurdish-run a…
(2021-02-14). Football icon Diego Maradona's cell phones to be examined by investigators as part of 'manslaughter by medical negligence' probe. rt.com 
Two cell phones belonging to Argentina football superstar Diego Maradona are to be examined by investigators as they probe whether medical negligence was the determining factor in the icon's death last November. | A judge has approved the request by investigators to access two smartphones owned by Maradona prior to his death in a bid to confirm what part medical oversights could have played in the 1986 World Cup winner's passing last year. | According to Mail Online, the investigation is hoping to determine if Maradona had expressed any concerns about his health and the medical treatment he had been receiving…
(2021-02-14). 'I am YOURS!': Pop queen Miley Cyrus responds to UFC fighter Julian Marquez's Valentine's Day request (VIDEO). rt.com 
It was a doubly successful night for middleweight fighter Julian Marquez at Saturday night's UFC 258 event in Las Vegas. Not only did he submit foe Maki Patolo, but he seems to have scored a date with pop star Miley Cyrus.
(2021-02-14). 'So sorry': Italy rugby ace Negri apologizes after controversial 'crocodile roll' causes horror injury to England's Willis (VIDEO). rt.com 
Sebastian Negri has apologized for causing a horrific knee injury to England's Jack Willis during Saturday's Six Nations encounter at Twickenham, describing the experience which left Willis screaming in agony as "just horrible". | Willis faces an extended period on the sidelines after the encounter with Italian lock Negri in the second half of England's 41-18 win in London in week two of the annual Six Nations tournament, after his knee was contorted into an eye-watering position as a result of Negri applying the 'crocodile roll' technique to remove the three-times capped Willis from a ruck. | The horrific inc…
(2021-02-14). Female supporters of Russian activist Navalny gather in central Moscow to form Valentine's Day 'solidarity chain' (PHOTO, VIDEO). rt.com 
Some 240 women held on to a long white ribbon to form a human chain on an iconic pedestrianized street in Moscow, on Sunday. It was part of a protest organised by supporters of Western-leaning opposition figure Alexey Navalny. | The gathering, on the central Arbat Street, coincided with Valentine's Day and was dubbed "Love is stronger than fear." Some of the participants were given flowers, balloons and leaflets with black hearts. | Those involved told reporters the "chain of solidarity" was aimed at showing support to figures they referred to as "female political prisoners" detained in Russia. | –&iacut…
(2021-02-14). 'He hit him until the stick broke': Ice hockey aces' horror as shock clips show player soaked in blood from brutal beating (VIDEO). rt.com 
An amateur ice hockey player has described the "incomprehensible" moment when a prone teammate was beaten with a stick during a game in Sochi, speaking after footage emerged of the bloody aftermath of the gruesome alleged attack. | An initial video from the Sochi Hockey Cup tournament in Russia appeared to show a player from HC Appolonoff being brutally ambushed and beaten with a stick as he lay on the ice, with others seemingly launching punches at his head. | Footage posted by the team then showed the purported victim, named as Alexander Dzyzar, stumbling away from the savage scrap with blood dripping from h…
(2021-02-14). Daughter of Lombardi Trophy designer demands APOLOGY from NFL superstar Tom Brady for Super Bowl icon's Tampa river throw (VIDEO). rt.com 
Lorraine Grohs, the daughter of the silversmith who designed the iconic Lombardi Trophy, has demanded that Tom Brady apologize for throwing the trophy from one boat to another during his team's wild Super Bowl celebrations. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Brady won the seventh Super Bowl of his glittering two decade career a week ago, and the 43-year-old quarterback's celebrations garnered almost as many column inches as his exploits on the field after the famously clean-living superstar was spotted in wild celebrations on a Tampa riverboat – apparently after consuming one or two alcoholic beverages. | Brady cause…
(2021-02-14). Premier League hopefuls announce they will stop taking knee for Black Lives Matter after realizing stunt is not 'having an impact'. rt.com 
London club Brentford have met a divided response after becoming the latest high-profile club in the UK to announce that they will no longer taking a knee before matches, explaining that they feel the gesture has run its course. | The sight of squads taking a knee before kick-off has been a feature of elite matches in England since last summer, but its value has become increasingly questioned against a backdrop of escalating racism against players on social media. | On the same day as Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha attacked the authenticity of some public efforts to genuinely curb the problem, players fro…
(2021-02-14). 'I may have worn pink': Russian tennis great Maria Sharapova poses in swimsuit on exotic island for happy Valentine's Day message. rt.com 
While her homeland and much of Europe saw sub-zero temperatures on Valentine's Day, Russian ex-tennis champion Maria Sharapova was tickled pink as she posed in a swimsuit at a luxury resort on the Caribbean Turks & Caicos Islands. | Touted as the region's "best-kept secret", the islands boast pristine sandy beaches, cays and clear waters across more than 40 islands – and Sharapova could not resist taking a snapshot in the sun. | The retired five-time Grand Slam winner was a guest of a boutique hotel set by an idyllic mile-and-a-half of private beaches, picturing herself by a sun lounger under an umbrella on a…
(2021-02-14). Israel will 'regret' its actions if it crosses 'red lines' in Syria, senior Iranian official warns. rt.com 
Continued Israeli "aggression" in Syria will be met with the "toughest" response, a senior Iranian diplomat told Sputnik news agency. Damascus had earlier accused the Israel Defense Forces of conducting airstrikes on Syrian soil. | Ali Asghar Khaji, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's senior aide for special political affairs, blasted Israel for its "aggressive and hostile" policies in Syria, in an interview published by Sputnik on Sunday. | "While the Syrian government is fighting terrorists, Israel supports them," he said. | Our presence in Syria is aimed at combating ISIS [Islamic State] and other terro…
(2021-02-14). Impeachment: 57-43 Senate majority—but not enough—votes to convict Trump. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A bipartisan 57-43 margin, the biggest bipartisan majority ever, voted to convict the impeached former president, Donald Trump, of inciting insurrection. But conviction needed 67 votes, so the former president escaped conviction on that sole impeachment count. The vote came after the House members, acting as prosecutors—impeachment managers—warned that non-conviction could open the way to …
(2021-02-14). Palestine welcomes Turkey's industrial zone in W. Bank. yenisafak.com Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Palestinian Economy Minister Khaled Al-Osaily said the Turkish support amounts to $10 million and is meant for the internal structure of the industrial zone."There is a plan for Turkish factories to operate in the [industrial] zone," Al-Osaily said.According to the Palestinian minister, the industrial zone will be implemented in two phases: The first is financed by Germany at a cost of about 24 million euros, and includes all external infrastructure and is likely to be completed by mid-2021.The second phase, which targets the internal infrastructure, is financed by Turkey and will cost…
(2021-02-14). Democrats' Shameful Cave. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-12923215461.jpg …
(2021-02-14). Salmond accuser feels 'let down' by Scottish government and exploited by Holyrood inquiry. thecanary.co A woman who came forward with allegations of sexual harassment by Alex Salmond has found the Holyrood committee's investigation "more traumatic" than the High Court trial of the former first minister. | "Let down": | The woman, speaking anonymously on the BBC's The Sunday Show, said the Scottish government "let down" women who complained because of its unlawful investigation. She also said the committee inquiry set up to look into the botched investigation of Salmond had turned the issue into a "political fight" and suggested any conclusions it reaches will be "utterly useless". | She also denied claims t…
(2021-02-14). Trump acquitted in historic impeachment trial. thecanary.co Donald Trump was acquitted on 13 February of inciting the horrific attack on the US Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former US president. | The trial also, however, exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. | 57-43: | Barely a month since the deadly January 6 riot that stunned the world, the Senate convened for a rare weekend session to deliver its verdict, voting while armed National Guard troops continued to stand their…
(2021-02-14). The Kirkella, jewel of UK fishing faces uncertainty after Brexit. laprensalatina.com London, Feb 14 (EFE).- Before Brexit, the Kirkella fishing vessel was one of the crowning jewels of the United Kingdom's fleet — the freezer trawler one provided some 10% of all the cod and haddock served in the country's ever-popular fish and chip shops. One of the country's distant seas vessels, the Kirkella spends much …
(2021-02-14). Living and loving with HIV: a UN Resident Coordinator blog. news.un.org To mark Valentine's Day, the annual 14 February celebration of love and affection, Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, and Patchara Benjarattanaporn, Thailand Country Director for UNAIDS, call for an end to discrimination against people living with HIV, and recognition of the contribution they make to Thai society.
(2021-02-14). 'Unacceptable' violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar — UN chief. news.un.org An increased use of force and the reported deployment of armoured vehicles to major cities throughout Myanmar have sparked the deep concern of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
(2021-02-14). Hey, Prosecutors, It's Your Turn to Try to Hold the Mobster Ex-President Accountable. thenation.com Hey, Prosecutors, It's Your Turn to Try to Hold the Mobster Ex-President Accountable…
(2021-02-14). Syrian Air Defences Repel 'Israeli Aggression' in the Vicinity of Damascus – SANA. sputniknews.com According to Syrian state-run media, the country suffers from regular aerial bombing conducted by Israel. Tel Aviv does not comment on these airstrikes, while high-ranking Israeli officials have claimed that they carry out many military operations in Syria aimed at paramilitary groups that are, as Israel claims, backed by Iran.
(2021-02-14). Egyptian Delegation Arriving in Tripoli to Participate in Resumption of Embassy Work. sputniknews.com DOHA (Sputnik) – An Egyptian delegation will arrive in Libya's capital on Monday to take part in the resumption of the work of the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli after a six year halt, a spokesperson of the Government of National Accord (GNA) told Sputnik.
(2021-02-14). 'Archie is Going to be a Big Brother': Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Expecting Second Child. sputniknews.com Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May 2019, announcing soon after that they would step away from the royal household and move from the United Kingdom to the US.
(2021-02-14). Father of Singer Nicki Minaj Reportedly Dead After Hit-and-Run Car Accident. sputniknews.com American singer and rapper Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad, has not publicly spoken regarding the reported death of her father.
(2021-02-14). Biden Calls For Reforms on Gun Control, Marking Parkland Shooting Anniversary. sputniknews.com The confrontation in the US between those advocating to carry guns and those calling for increased gun control is one of the most acute, as the right to carry a gun is deemed constitutional. But many see any gun control as a violation of the right, as those calling to restrict firearms point to the number of shootings in schools and public places.
(2021-02-14). Saudi-Led Coalition Claims Armed Drone Launched by Yemen's Houthis Destroyed. sputniknews.com Yemen's armed Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, has repeatedly attacked civil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom organized a military coalition in 2015 to support Yemen's president-in-exile, Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi, and his fight to retain power against the political opposition.
(2021-02-14). House Manager: Trump's Impeachment Could Have Lasted Years if Witnesses Were Invited. sputniknews.com Before the impeachment vote that acquitted Trump in the US Senate on Saturday, senators agreed not to call witnesses. During the proceedings only one written statement was read out, applied by Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, who earlier voted for Trump's impeachment by the House.
(2021-02-14). UK premier 'optimistic' about easing lockdown. yenisafak.com British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is "optimistic" about the prospects of easing the lockdown despite warnings from scientists that any premature measures would result in a surge of coronavirus cases and deaths.In a visit to the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies plant in northeastern England on Saturday, Johnson said the government's main priority was to reopen schools from March 8 with the possibility of other sectors following suit."I'm optimistic, I won't hide it from you. I'm optimistic, but we have to be cautious. Our children's education is our number one priority, but then working forward, ge…
(2021-02-14). Vaccine Transparency: Why Antibody-Dependent Enhancement (ADE) Might be a Ticking Time Bomb. globalresearch.ca All Global Research articles can be read in 27 languages by activating the "Translate Website" drop down menu on the top banner of our home page (Desktop version). | *** | Associate Professor of Health Sciences
(2021-02-14). Top Ethiopian diplomat due in Turkey on Monday. yenisafak.com Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen will pay a two-day visit to Turkey starting from Monday, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday."During the talks, bilateral relations will be discussed, also exchange of views concerning regional and international issues will take place," the ministry said in a written statement.The visit comes on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the first diplomatic contacts between Turkey and Ethiopia, it noted.The ministry added that the official inauguration ceremony of Ethiopia's new embassy building in the Turkish capital Ankara will be held with the particip…
(2021-02-14). London, Washington discuss Iran nuclear program in phone call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The British Foreign Secretary said that he had discussed Iran's nuclear program in a telephone conversation with his American counterpart.
(2021-02-14). Fossil Fuels Kill Nearly Nine Million Annually. popularresistance.org Burning fossil fuels kills nearly 9 million people worldwide and an estimated 350,000 in the U.S. every year, according to a new study by scientists from Harvard and three British universities. | The staggering death toll is more than double the WHO's 2017 estimate of deaths caused by air pollution. "There's a perception in the United States that we have this under control, but that's a mistake," Joel Schwartz, a Harvard professor and one of the study's authors, told the Boston Globe. | Based on data from 2018, the scientists found nearly one-in-five deaths that year — and nearly a third of deaths in easter…
(2021-02-14). Yemen rebels offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia. yenisafak.com Yemen's Houthi rebels have offered to stop attacks against Saudi Arabia in return for halting airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition."We are the ones who call for peace and have offered many solutions for it, but the outcome so far is that the American, British and European bombing continues and the battles continue," Muhammad Ali Al-Houthi, a member of the group's Supreme Political Council, said on Twitter.Al-Houthi said his group is ready to take the initiative of halting attacks on Saudi Arabia provided "there is seriousness" from the Saudi-led coalition to end its "aggression" on Yemen.There was no comment fro…
(2021-02-14). More than 30 injured in Thai anti-monarchy protests. laprensalatina.com Bangkok, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- At least 31 people were injured in a clash between police and protesters during demonstrations against lèse majesté law in Thailand a day ago, officials said on Sunday. The injured include 11 protesters and 20 police officers in the protests by students and pro-democracy activists, Thai Public Broadcasting Service reported, citing …
(2021-02-14). Isn't it iconic? Alanis Morissette is Jenny Slate's imaginary friend in Fox's "The Great North" salon.com "Bob's Burgers" scribes, the Molyneaux sisters, spoke to Salon about their new comedy, the "Ironic" singer & bread…
(2021-02-14). I failed my friend Dante Barksdale. We all failed him. salon.com America is a nation of performers. Nobody wants to hear the truth when they ask, "how are you?"
(2021-02-14). Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens fellow GOP congressman for offering to testify against Trump. salon.com Many perceived Taylor Greene's tweets as inciting "mob violence" against her Republican colleague…
(2021-02-14). This S'mores Tart is so simple to make (the filling is just chocolate chips and cream). salon.com Bonus tip for non-bakers: You can always make this tart with a store-bought graham cracker crust…
(2021-02-14). Republican senators condemned as "cowards and fascists" after Senate acquits Trump. salon.com Seven GOP senators vote to convict the former president — but 43 don't, and are blasted for cowardice…
(2021-02-14). The fridge organizing tool you're not using (but should). salon.com Hint: If it's good for the pantry, it's good for the fridge…
(2021-02-14). "The Luminaries" is a simple, heavenward gaze at an affair interrupted by a con. salon.com Eva Green is the center of a constellation of beautiful, sinister movements in this so-so period piece…
(2021-02-14). What connects Trump's two acquittals: The profound danger of the "Dershowitz precedent" salon.com Trump's first acquittal was a historic mistake: It fueled his supporters' anti-democratic rage and entitlement…
(2021-02-14). Behind the Aunt Jemima rebrand is a story of Antebellum romanticization — and concerns about erasure. salon.com "Today it's an innocuous figure, which is why I think we're seeing the blowback and the questioning of her removal"
(2021-02-14). The enduring mystery of Critchfield's spruce. salon.com Scientists aren't sure if the ice age disappearance of a once-common tree is a reason for hope or a cause for alarm…
(2021-02-14). The science behind aphrodisiacs. salon.com We spoke to experts about whether there is any truth to the idea that certain foods make us feel amorous…
(2021-02-14). Bodies of 13 Turkish civilians found in N.Iraq terror cave. yenisafak.com Bodies of 13 Turkish civilians were found during Turkey's anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish defense chief on Sunday."While our activities in the Operation Claw-Eagle 2 zone were continuing, the mortal remains of 13 citizens were found in a cave," said Hulusi Akar at the operations center on the border in southeastern Sirnak province.He said the innocent and unarmed Turks were shot dead — one in the shoulder, and the rest in their heads."According to the information by two terrorists who were captured alive, our citizens were martyred by the 'cave manager' before the start of the an…
(2021-02-14). Terror attack kills one, injures 4 in Syria's Afrin. yenisafak.com The terrorists attacked the Jinderes town of Afrin which was cleared of terrorists in Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in March 2018.The wounded people were transferred to hospitals in the region, the sources said, asking not to be named due to fear of reprisal.Security officials at the blast site said the attack may have been carried out by the YPG/PKK terror group.
(2021-02-14). Myanmar coup opponents face charges, army hunt. yenisafak.com Seven people supporting the ongoing anti-coup protests have been charged for comments on social media and are being hunted by Myanmar's military junta, authorities said on Saturday.The seven individuals include Min Ko Naing and Kyaw Min Yu, known as Jimmy, both prominent leaders during the mass demonstrations of 1988, and Htwe Lynn Ko, known as Lynn Lynn, a famous singer and Aung San Suu Kyi loyalist.All seven have been charged under section 505 (b) of the penal code for allegedly defaming the state and threatening "public tranquility" through their social media posts, the National Administrative Council said in…
(2021-02-14). Turkey neutralizes 3 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq. yenisafak.com Three PKK terrorists in northern Iraq were neutralized by Turkish drones, according to the Turkish National Defense Ministry on Sunday."3 PKK terrorists spotted in the Gara region in northern Iraq… trying to escape with a paramotor were neutralized by our UAVs," the ministry said on Twitter.The total number of terrorists neutralized in the region has reached 53, it added.Turkey launched Operation Claw-Eagle 2 on Feb. 10 to prevent the PKK/KCK and other terror groups from re-establishing positions used to carry out cross-border terror attacks. The operation was completed on Sunday.Operations Claw-Tiger and Claw-…
(2021-02-14). Three PKK terrorists killed in northern Iraq. yenisafak.com Three PKK terrorists in northern Iraq were neutralized by Turkish drones, according to the Turkish National Defense Ministry on Sunday."3 PKK terrorists spotted in the Gara region in northern Iraq… trying to escape with a paramotor were neutralized by our UAVs," the ministry said on Twitter.The total number of terrorists neutralized in the region has reached 53, it added.Turkey launched Operation Claw-Eagle 2 on Feb. 10 to prevent the PKK/KCK and other terror groups from re-establishing positions used to carry out cross-border terror attacks. The operation was completed on Sunday.Operations Claw-Tiger and Claw-…
(2021-02-14). Expectations from START as US, Russia recommit. yenisafak.com Russia and the US announced Feb. 3 the extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) for five years until Feb. 5, 2026.Once part of a larger group of agreements on arms control between the US and the USSR, and later Russia, the New Start is the last pillar that prevents the two countries from relapsing to a new Cold War and unleashing a full-fledged arms race.The first Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, START I, signed in 1991, took effect in 1994."It was seen as a ground-breaking event, and along with achieving other agreements — on limitation of deployed anti-ballistic missiles (ABM Treaty), ban…
(2021-02-14). German travel vlogger embraces Islam after spending a year in Pakistan. yenisafak.com Popular German travel vlogger and content creator Christian Betzmann shocked his fans on social media when he announced that he has embraced Islam after spending a year in Pakistan.Taking to Instagram, Betzmann posted a photo of himself holding a certificate from the Islamic School of Miami accompanied by a caption saying that he "accepted Islam.""I started this channel last December and spend almost 1 year in Pakistan. During this time I met so many incredible people and learned a lot about the religion and the lifestyle. Growing up in Europe, the word Islam was always connected with negativity, war, terrorism,"
(2021-02-14). Anti-terror operation held in southeast Turkey. yenisafak.com Turkish security forces seized ammunition, equipment and organizational documents in a counter-terrorism operation in the eastern Sirnak province, the governor's office said on Saturday.According to a statement, a joint team of gendarmerie commandos and police held the operation in the vicinity of Mt. Gabar and targeted over a dozen shelter and caves in which weapons and equipment were buried under ground.Among the items found during the operation — dubbed EREN-10 Martyr Lieutenant Mustafa Erdal — were sniper rifles, guns, flame thrower, rockets, hand grenades and grenade throwers, improvised explosive devices,…
(2021-02-14). Turkish auto industry produces 106,000 vehicles in Jan. yenisafak.com Turkey's auto production fell 3% on a yearly basis, said the Automotive Manufacturers Association.Some 73% of the manufactured vehicles were exported, marking a 14% annual decline to 77,569 units last month.The country's earnings from automotive exports totaled $2.3 billion in January, down 6% from a year ago.The association also said Turkey's overall auto sales market grew 61% year-on-year to 45,230 vehicles in the month.Top international automakers — including Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Renault, and Toyota — have factories in Turkey, one of the world's top auto sale markets.
(2021-02-14). Turkish officials decry execution of 13 citizens by PKK. yenisafak.com Turkish officials on Sunday decried the execution of 13 Turkish citizens in a cave in northern Iraq and reiterated their determination in the fight against terrorism."PKK, a designated terrorist organization in Turkey, the United States and the European Union, murdered 13 Turkish citizens who were held in northern Iraq. They were brave sons of Turkey, a key NATO ally and a key contributor to the global war on terror," Turkey's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Twitter.Noting that Turkey will continue its counter-terrorism efforts with "unwavering determination until the terror threat is completely a…
(2021-02-14). Voters head to polls to elect new government in Kosovo. yenisafak.com Kosovars headed to the polls Sunday to choose new members of the country's 120-seat parliament.The election is the sixth parliamentary poll for Europe's youngest country since 2008 when it declared independence from Serbia.It comes after the Constitutional Court ruled the parliamentary vote that saw Avdulah Hoti installed as prime minister was invalid because a lawmaker who made the new government's majority possible, Etem Arifi, was convicted of fraud.The government elected by 61 deputies in parliament fell after the ruling of the court.The court asked acting-President Vjosa Osmani to announce the date of early…
(2021-02-14). Greener | pastures for Pakistan: PM shares stunning before and after photos of | tree scheme. yenisafak.com The world has been scrambling to find new strategies in a bid to fend off the novel coronavirus, however, another calamity, which might bring more destructive consequences than the virus itself, seems to be lurking just around the corner.For many years now, thousands of scientists and environmentalists have been giving humanity stark warnings about the risks of climate change, urging authorities and the global community to take concrete steps to protect our world.Following intensifying warnings, some countries have launched new green schemes and climate adaptation plans.Pakistan, which suffers from smog pollution…
(2021-02-14). Over 100 injured in powerful Japan earthquake. yenisafak.com Over 100 injuries were reported after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Saturday, according to local media Sunday."Injuries were reported in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures and six others, including Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, all neighboring Tokyo. The quake was felt in several other areas including the capital," the Kyodo News Agency said, adding that there have been no deaths attributed to the earthquake.It also said there was no tsunami following the disaster.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the powerful tremor off Fukushima occurred at 11.07 p.m. local time (1407GMT) 60 kilometers (3…
(2021-02-14). World condoles with Turkey over terrorist PKK execution. yenisafak.com Turkey received condolences from around the world over a terror attack where 13 Turkish citizens were found martyred by the PKK terrorist organizations in the Gara region of northern Iraq.Bodies of 13 Turkish citizens were found during Turkey's anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, according to Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Sunday.Turkey launched Operation Claw-Eagle 2 on Feb. 10 to prevent the PKK/KCK and other terror groups from re-establishing positions used to carry out cross-border terror attacks.Operations Claw-Tiger and Claw-Eagle were initiated last June to ensure the safety of Turks, and Turk…
(2021-02-14). Another family to reunite with child abducted by PKK in Turkey. yenisafak.com One family is preparing to reunite with a child as many more continue a sit-in against the PKK terror group which is accused of forcibly abducting sons and daughters, including minors.Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said the twenty-fourth family was going to embrace a child and that the PKK would be eradicated as more members surrendered to security forces through persuasion.The ministry announced that two PKK affiliates fled the terror group and surrendered to Turkish authorities.In Turkey, offenders linked to terror groups, who surrender, are eligible for possible sentence reductions under a repentance law.Pro…
(2021-02-14). Gundogan shines as Man City beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0. yenisafak.com Manchester City shutout Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Saturday with a sensational performance by Ilkay Gundogan at Etihad Stadium.The 30-year-old midfielder scored twice and Rodri converted a penalty shot to seal the sixteenth consecutive victory for the home side.Gundogan, who was named English Premier League Player of the Month in January, has netted more league goals, eight, than any other player in 2021.Manchester City extended their lead in the league to 53 points and a game in hand, seven points ahead of second-place Leicester City.
(2021-02-14). Death toll at 41 in India glacier break. yenisafak.com The death toll stands at 41 on Sunday from a glacier break in northern India with more bodies recovered during rescue operations, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).The number of missing people is still more than 160 one week after a portion of the Nanda Devi glacier, India's second-highest mountain, broke off in the Tapovan area of Chamoli district in northern Uttarakhand state, triggering flooding and damage to the Rishiganga hydropower project.Shortly after the accident, a massive operation was launched last Sunday and authorities pressed military and additional disaster response teams in rescue e…
(2021-02-14). Army launches military drill in west Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran staged a military drill in Qasr-e Shirin in Kermanshah Province.
(2021-02-14). Iran urges IAEA to ensure confidentiality of information. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iran's permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that Tehran has urged the IAEA to ensure the confidentiality of information regarding its nuclear program.
(2021-02-14). Systematic human rights violations ongoing in Bahrain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Today the continuous violation of human rights, suppression of people seeking their own minimalist demands along with al-Khalifa alliance with Zionism can be witnessed in Bahrain, a senior Iranian Parliamentary advisor said.
(2021-02-14). FAO, Iran start joint plan to reinvigorate agri. innovation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — FAO supports the establishment of an agricultural innovation lab in Iran to enhance the national capacity in generating novel approaches for tackling growing food and nutrition security challenges.
(2021-02-14). VIDEO: Hirom lake hosting Eurasian cranes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — These days, the Hirom Lake, located in Larestan, Fars province, south of Iran, hosts a large population of Eurasian cranes that landed there on their way back to their northern habitats.
(2021-02-14). Bomb blast leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — One person has been killed and another injured in an explosion in the central province of Uruzgan in Afghanistan.
(2021-02-14). Persepolis 1-0 Paykan: IPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — In a match held on Sunday at Azadi Stadium, Persepolis defeated Paykan 1-0 in the 15th week of the Iran Professional League.
(2021-02-14). Rural serenity of winter days in Mazandaran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Emaft, a village in the central district of Savadkuh County, Mazandaran province, is among the thousands of Iranian villages that bring visitors a deep feeling of serenity, which is considered a virtue in the modern world.
(2021-02-14). VIDEO: Snowfall disrupts Moscow air travel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Airports in Moscow have been disrupted due to heavy snowfall that has blanketed the Russian capital.
(2021-02-14). Israelis to face tough response if cross red lines in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister's senior assistant on special political affairs, Ali-Asghar Khaji, warned the Israeli regime against crossing red lines in Syria, in a reference to the Zionists' alleged air raids on Syrian soil.
(2021-02-14). Yemeni army launch drone attack on Saudi airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The Yemeni army has targeted Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia in a drone strike on Sunday.
(2021-02-14). Afghan FM appreciates Iran's aid in containing tanker blast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his sincere appreciation for the timely action and cooperation of Iranian authorities in controlling the fire, preventing further damage and opening border caused by blast.
(2021-02-14). Russia says partners in EU need Nord Stream 2 project. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline does not face the risk of being unused as EU countries are interested in the project.
(2021-02-14). Iran counts on purchasing arms from Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.
(2021-02-14). Stabbing against homeless in NY leaves two people dead. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — New York City police deployed hundreds more officers to the subway system on Saturday after a string of stabbing attacks apparently targeting the homeless left two people dead.
(2021-02-14). Iran, Iraq's KRG emphasize removing problems on joint borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stressed the need for removing problems on joint borders.
(2021-02-14). 'Fire DeJoy Before He Burns Down USPS': Postmaster General Pushes Plan for Slower Mail, Higher Prices. commondreams.org "Biden should fire the governors of the USPS who appointed DeJoy, install new ones, and have them fire DeJoy. He should not be allowed to continue destroying…
(2021-02-14). A Reminder of What Is Possible. commondreams.org There is still a lot of work to do, of course. There is a lot of pain out there. But it feels so good to be hopeful. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/amanda-gorman.jpg …
(2021-02-14). This Is Biden's Chance to End ICE's Abuses—For Good. commondreams.org The systemic abuses of ICE make communities less safe—especially when they act in tandem with law enforcement through programs like 287(g), ICE detainers, and Secure Communities. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-12276707941.jpg …
(2021-02-14). Climate Activists Nationwide Take "Polar Bear Plunge" to Push Congress to Adopt President Biden's Plan for 100% Clean Electricity By 2035. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2021-02-14). We Must Fight the System, Not Each Other. commondreams.org Once I saw the connection between domestic and international injustices of our societies and capitalism, I found myself awoken after years of sleeping in the belly of the beast. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/march_0.jpg …
