2021-09-24: News Headlines

Michael F. Brown (2021-09-24). Democrats abandon Rashida Tlaib to racist onslaught. electronicintifada.net House floor sees most personal anti-Palestinian attack in its history over apartheid charge.

_____ (2021-09-24). African Leaders Condemn Vaccine Apartheid as an 'Indictment on Humanity'. commondreams.org

WSWS (2021-09-24). Australian police exploit extreme right-wing, anti-vax rallies to deploy new repressive weaponry. wsws.org The real target of the repressive build-up is not the extreme right—many of the fascists enjoy close relations with sections of sympathising police—but the working class.

Harvey Lemmings (2021-09-24). Matthew Heimbach is Not the Wallet Inspector. counterpunch.org David Rovics, a folksinger and long-term anarchist/leftist, has recently been criticised, including on It's Going Down, for some questionable decisions, and especially his decision to interview Matthew Heimbach, the Traditionalist Workers' Party leader and supposedly ex-fascist. He's now responded to his critics, but unfortunately his response still seems pretty confused on some points of major importance. To

Adán Chávez Frías (2021-09-24). América Latina y el Caribe — Conciencia antiimperialista. globalizacion.ca I | En días recientes se conmemoraron 48 años del golpe de Estado fascista en contra del Presidente Mártir Salvador Allende; un acontecimiento que devino en su vil asesinato y que dio paso a un sinfín de atrocidades por parte de…

Ramzy Baroud (2021-09-24). One Man as a Whole Generation: The Unfinished War of Zakaria Zubeidi. dissidentvoice.org Zakaria Zubeidi is one of six Palestinian prisoners who, on September 6, tunneled their way out of Gilboa, a notorious, high-security Israeli prison. Zubeidi was recaptured a few days later. The large bruises on Zubeidi's face told a harrowing story, that of a daring escape and of a violent arrest. However, the story does not begin, …

Adri Nieuwhof (2021-09-24). "Don't fail justice," victim of Israeli war crimes tells Dutch court. electronicintifada.net Ismail Ziada is appealing ruling that gave immunity to Israeli commanders.

David Cronin (2021-09-24). Why Ireland's pandering to Israel is treason. electronicintifada.net Dublin government tries to muzzle human rights lawyer.

Anonymous669 (2021-09-24). Iran's Spymaster Threatens "American & Israeli" Bases In Iraqi Kurdistan. southfront.org A file photo of Iran's IRGC forces in a parade. Source: PressTV | On September 24, Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib warned terrorist groups in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and their sponsors against destabilizing Iran. | "I warn terrorist elements and the sponsors of these groups in the region that any breach of Iran's security will be met with a firm response by the Iranian armed forces and security services," the newly-appointed minister told reports, according to RT. | Khatib went on to warn what he called "Ame…

sputniknews (2021-09-24). Palestinians to Harvest Olives But They're Wary of Settlers, Here's Why. sputniknews.com Mohammed al-Khatib has set up an initiative that aims to protect Palestinian farmers while they hand-pick olives. The group, made up of locals and foreigners, also makes sure that their trees are not burned down or uprooted.

Rick Rozoff (2021-09-24). Baku to adopt declaration on prototype "frozen conflict" war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com With the remainder of Nagorno-Karabakh and perhaps Armenia, Abkhazia, Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, South Ossetia and Transdniester to follow. Possibly Kaliningrad, western Belarus and Gagauzia as well. Azerbaijani Parliament to adopt declaration on anniversary of beginning of Patriotic War The Azerbaijani Parliament will adopt a declaration on the occasion of the anniversary of the beginning of …

Vijay Prashad (2021-09-24). Where Flowers Find No Peace Enough to Grow. dissidentvoice.org Milwa Mnyaluza 'George' Pemba (South Africa), New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 1977. On 13 July 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a landmark resolution on the prevalence of racism and for the creation of an independent mechanism made up of three experts to investigate the root cause of deeply embedded racism and intolerance. …

Ann Brown (2021-09-23). Black America Cites Anti-Black Biden Policy Towards Haitian Migrants, Leaders Write Biden For Investigation. moguldom.com Black America is outraged over the U.S. government's treatment of Haitian migrants who have been crossing the Mexican border into Texas over the last few weeks. President Joe Biden's administration has deported thousands of the estimated 14,000 Haitians who have entered the U.S. fleeing turmoil and political unrest in Haiti. Black leaders are not just …

_____ (2021-09-23). Peru's Leftist President Calls for Global Agreement to End Vaccine Apartheid. commondreams.org Even Trump voters like the idea of a modest extra tax on multimillionaires.

_____ (2021-09-23). 'A Choice Point for Humanity': Women Demand Visionary Shift at UN Climate Talks. commondreams.org One rights group thanked Tlaib "for speaking truth to power" while being attacked "for simply insisting that Palestinians are human beings who deserve safety, security, and freedom from Israeli apartheid."

Victor Grossman (2021-09-23). Germany's Who With Whom Elections. counterpunch.org In German elections — like the coming ones, as always on a Sunday — all you have to do is present the registration paper mailed to every citizen, then make crosses on a paper ballot. No trouble with the boss, no missing work, long lines or quarrels about fraud or discrimination. It sounds easy. But those ballots

_____ (2021-09-23). As Bids to Slash Pentagon Budget Fail, US Military Spending Slammed as 'Height of Absurdity'. commondreams.org The racist underpinnings of Texas' crusade to hold back the tide of social and demographic change that threatens to upend the far right's hold on power should not be a surprise in a state that was founded by white slave owners.

Rick Rozoff (2021-09-23). Syria: Turkey's genocide against Armenians "one of the most heinous crimes against humanity" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com On 30th anniversary of Armenia's independence… Armenian-Syrian relations based on mutual respect Damascus -Armenia celebrates on Tuesday the 30th anniversary of its independence at a time when it seeks to establish relations based on open partnership and dialogue, enhance its security, maintain external conditions for the development of the country, ensure the interests of its …

Ahmed Abu Artema (2021-09-23). Palestinians will always punch holes in Israel's walls. electronicintifada.net Prison escape reinforced sense of national identity. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | …

Ann Brown (2021-09-23). Bronx Democrat Ritchie Torres: Send US Tax Dollars To Israel For Iron Dome Defense, Don't Remove From Budget. moguldom.com Some progressive Democrats have successfully pushed to have $1 billion in funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system stripped from a proposed spending bill, angering pro-Israel Democrats including Bronx Democrat Ritchie Torres. The controversial funding of the Iron Dome was shot down by the so-called "Squad" of freshman House members led by Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib. They threatened to oppose …

Ali Abunimah (2021-09-23). EU forced to admit it can block trade with Israeli colonies. electronicintifada.net Citizens' initiative takes step forward after Brussels loses court fight.

_____ (2021-09-23). Praised for 'Braving the Smears,' Tlaib Votes Against $1 Billion in Military Aid to Israel. commondreams.org The vote, said Rep. Ro Khanna, "sent a clear message to the Saudis: end the bombing in Yemen and lift the blockade."

Umar A Farooq (2021-09-23). Israel-Palestine: US progressives slam bill promoting two-state solution. middleeasteye.net Israel-Palestine: US progressives slam bill promoting two-state solution | Legislation recognises illegality of settlements, but ignores Israel's systemic human rights abuses, pro-Palestinian and progressive Jewish groups say | Thu, 09/23/2021 – 15: 00 | Congressman Andy Levin's bill would require that products made in the Palestinian territories be labelled as either 'made in West Bank' or 'made i…

Anonymous007 (2021-09-23). Military Situation In Syria On September 23, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On September 23, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 26 times: 11 — in Idlib province, 11 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On September 23, a car bomb explosion was reported in the city of Afrin | On September 23, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Tadel area | On September 22, an Israeli drone reportedly was shot down by SAA air defens…

MEE correspondent (2021-09-23). Iranian press review: Where is Hassan Rouhani? middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Where is Hassan Rouhani? | Meanwhile, Iranian officials are cautious of Israel's U-turn over nuclear deal, and more couples divorce to receive government's financial aid | Thu, 09/23/2021 – 12: 30 | A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency on 14 July 2021 shows Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attending a cabinet meeting in the capital Tehran (AFP) |

The Testimonies Project (2021-09-23). Video: Israel's Testimonies Project: Platform for Those Affected by the Covid-19 "Vaccine" globalresearch.ca

MEE staff (2021-09-23). Gaza: Palestinian fishermen disappeared at sea found detained in Egypt. middleeasteye.net Gaza: Palestinian fishermen disappeared at sea found detained in Egypt | The two men had gone missing off the coast of Gaza three weeks earlier | Thu, 09/23/2021 – 14: 00 | Palestinian fishermen pull a boat along a beach in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Yunis on 22 September 2021 (AFP) | Two

ecns.cn (2021-09-23). Chinese envoy regrets absence of U.S., other Western countries at UN anti-racism meeting. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Wednesday regretted the absence of the United States and some other Western countries from an important UN anti-racism meeting.

Workers World Party (2021-09-23). Stop racist terror against Haitian refugees! Stop the deportations! workers.org Workers World Party salutes the inspiring bravery of the Haitian People — in Del Rio, Texas, and in Haiti, now and for over two centuries. The racist brutality of the United States is on worldwide display, with pictures of their border guards using whips — which the Border Patrol calls . . . |

Staff (2021-09-23). Headlines for September 23, 2021. democracynow.org Biden Pledges More Vaccine Donations as Poorer Nations Demand Patent Waivers for COVID-19 Shots, Alaska Hospitals, Overwhelmed by COVID-19, Begin Rationing Care, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Taps Anti-Mask Vaccine Skeptic as Surgeon General, DHS Looks to Expand Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo as Humanitarian Crisis at Border Grows, Black Congressmembers Condemn Inhumane, Racist Treatment of Haitian Asylum Seekers, Over 300 Migrant Children Still Separated from Their Families, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Calls for an End to Sanctions, Respect for International Law, Adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z…

Ruth Conniff (2021-09-23). Wisconsin State and Federal Courts Are Set to Draw Voting Maps. progressive.org The state's Supreme Court has taken a redistricting case that could allow it to draw the next round of voting maps.

Rick Rozoff (2021-09-23). NATO chief swears in French Air and Space Force commander as new head of U.S. command. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General welcomes new Supreme Allied Commander Transformation NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in the Change of Command at Allied Command Transformation in the United States on Thursday (23 September 2021) . At the ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia, General Philippe Lavigne of the French Air and Space Force took over from General André …

Staff (2021-09-23). Florida Republican Proposes Texas-Style Anti-Abortion Law. truthout.org A Republican state lawmaker in Florida is proposing a bill that would copy the state of Texas's restrictive new anti-abortion law, which has so far avoided scrutiny from the United States Supreme Court by allowing enforcement of its provisions to be carried out by private citizens. |

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