ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…

infobrics (2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…

infobrics (2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…

Staff (2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…

editor (2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.

editor (2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.

Staff (2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-15). The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely A Right, But An Obligation. popularresistance.org Israel and its lobby have, for years now, been engaged in a frenzy of activity to further insulate Israel from accountability by using their influence in the West to effectively outlaw organized opposition to Israel. Foremost among these efforts has been the Israeli campaign to penalize calls to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its gross violations of human rights. As a result, countless laws and policies are now on the books across the U.S. and the broader West, trampling on core constitutional principles and internationally guaranteed human rights in defense of Israeli impunity. But an advisory opi…

tn.ai (2024-08-15). 2,100 Palestinian Infants Killed in Israeli War on Gaza: Report. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that nearly 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with nearly 2,100 of them being infants under the age of two.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-15). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Badrul Alam (2024-08-15). After Hasina's resignation, struggle continues. internationalviewpoint.org On August 5, at 2: 30 pm, Sheikh Hasina resigned from her post as prime minister and fled with some of her Special Security Forces by helicopter to India. She is now in Delhi, and some reports indicate that she wants to go to London for political asylum, but Britain is refusing her entry because of her human rights violations. | – | / |

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-15). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the Alliance for Human Rights in Afghanistan, joins eight other international human rights organisations to highlight concerns regarding the international response to human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, we, the undersigned organizations, remain (…) | – |

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-15). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-15). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). UN team to probe Bangladesh unrest student deaths. tribune.com.pk A UN fact-finding team will visit Bangladesh next week to set up a probe of hundreds of deaths during recent student-led protests which led the prime minister to step down, UN officials announced on Thursday. | An independent inquiry commission will be funded and led by the UN, said Gwyn Lewis, the UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, after a meeting in the capital Dhaka with Touhid Hossai, foreign policy advisor in the country's transitional government. | The time frame and an action plan will be finalized soon, Lewis added. | Earlier on Wednesday, the UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, made a phone call t…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-15). Disinformation About US Elections Targets Communities of Color. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Phoenix, Arizona studio of La Campesina, a Spanish-language radio network that seeks to provide Latinx voters the facts about voting and how elections are run, March 20, 2024. | © 2024 Serkan Gurbuz/AP Photo…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-15). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2024-08-15). We Are The Bad Guys. popularresistance.org In Murder in Samarkand I describe how as a British ambassador, when I discovered the full extent of our complicity in torture in the War on Terror, I thought it must be a rogue operation and all I had to do was make ministers and senior officials aware and they would stop it. | When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved from the prime minister and foreign secretary down, and it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture, which exaggerated the Al Qaida threat to justify milit…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-08-15). Israel's Horrifying Mass Rape And Torture Campaign Against Palestinians. thelastamericanvagabond.com While the fate of around 100 remaining Israelis, taken captive by Hamas on October 7, have dominated the discourse in Western politics and mainstream media, some 21,000 Palestinian captives held by Israel have been completely ignored. Despite there being no evidence for the wild claims of mass rape campaigns and torture of Israelis, there are

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Proyecto Palomas representará a Cuba en Premio Iberoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Cuba estará representada a través del Proyecto Palomas en la premiación de la V edición del Premio Iberoamericano de Educación en Derechos Humanos àìscar Arnulfo Romero, a celebrarse en la ciudad brasileña de Río de Janeiro los días 4 y 5 de septiembre del presente año.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El Parlamento venezolano, en reunión este martes, decidió aprobar un conjunto de leyes para cuidar y proteger a la población del odio, del terrorismo y de la difusión de ideas fascistas en las redes sociales, declaró el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), Jorge Rodríguez.

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza detainee describes 40 days of horror as 'IDF human shield'. newarab.com A chilling new account of Israel's alleged use of Palestinian civilians as human shields has emerged from Gaza as mounting evidence The

newarab (2024-08-15). Iran court issues new charges against rapper, keeping him jailed. newarab.com Salehi, 33, was arrested in October 2022 after publicly backing demonstrations that erupted a month earlier, triggered by the death in police custody of Iranian Kurdish woman Amini, 22, was detained b…

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Suspects detained for Guangxi Detian Waterfall tragedy. ecns.cn Individuals responsible for a recent incident that resulted in one fatality and 60 injuries at the Guangxi Detian Waterfall have been placed in police custody, according to local authorities on Tuesday night.

newarab (2024-08-15). UN rights experts press Bahrain over prison conditions. newarab.com

Marie Kelly, Workers' World. (2024-08-15). The Latest From On The Picket Line. popularresistance.org The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the means to cheat their employees out of benefits and bargaining rights by classifying them as independent contractors. | According to Rideshare Drivers United: "Today, the Supreme Court of California decided that Prop 22 was not in violation of our state constitution, allowing Big Tech to continue exploiting drivers under a law t…

MOTSFB (2024-08-15). Tuesday 8/13: Trail of Truth Rally for Indigenous Rights w/ Muwekma Ohlone (San Jose). indybay.org San Jose City Hall Plaza | 200 E. Santa Clara Street | San Jose CA 95113…

TASS (2024-08-15). No threat of mpox spreading in Russia — sanitary watchdog. tass.com The situation is under constant control, the press service of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing told reporters…

TASS (2024-08-15). Russia ready to help African countries affected by mpox. tass.com The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has prepared proposals on providing scientific and technical assistance as well as aid in training specialists…

TASS (2024-08-15). Russia has test systems for swiftest detection of mpox. tass.com They help urgently detect the mpox virus and may be used outside of a lab, the press service of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org

greenleft.org.au (2024-08-15). Trans activists tell WA Labor to 'Get trans rights right'. greenleft.org.au

theonion (2024-08-15). SATIRE: Pregnant Women Turned Away From ERs Despite Federal Law. theonion.com An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations found that more than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022, with the Center for Reproductive Rights asking the government to investigate whether the hospitals…