(2022-10-10). The Call Heard Around The World. popularresistance.org On Saturday, October 8, thousands of people in the UK gathered for a massive act of solidarity with political prisoner and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Protestors formed a human chain around the Parliament in London to demand that the government cancel Assange's looming extradition to the US, and for him to finally be freed. Stella Morris, Assange's partner, told The Independent that the action had been organized because Parliament was the "seat of democracy" and that Assange represented "democracy at its strongest— government accountability and democratic movement…It is to remind people that this is…
(2022-10-10). Presidente francés discrepa con Biden por advertencia de "armagedón" nuclear. cubadebate.cu El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, afirmó que no es responsable la declaración del presidente Joe Biden en la que dice que el mundo se acerca cada vez más al "armagedón" nuclear. "Sobre este tema, debemos tener mucho cuidado", dijo Macron en una conferencia ofrecida en Praga durante el fin de semana.
(2022-10-10). Water level of Yangtze River in Hubei starts to rise. ecns.cn Water level of the Yangtze River in Hankou Section rises to 14.53 meters, up 0.40 meters in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 9, 2022.
(2022-10-10). Biden Changes Drone Strike Policy. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Friday issued guidance requiring presidential approval for drone strikes outside of Iraq and Syria, which are the only two countries officially recognized as active US war zones. This means that drone strikes in countries like Somalia, Yemen, and Afghanistan would need to be approved by President Biden. The guidance comes as the …
(2022-10-10). Fishermen in northern Sri Lanka establish action committee. wsws.org Fishermen in Kayts, who face dire conditions, including starvation, decided to form an independent action committee to fight for their social and democratic rights.
(2022-10-10). The "choice" in the 2022 US midterm elections: Fascist Republicans vs. war-crazed Democrats. wsws.org Whatever the results of the November 8 vote, the working class must break with the capitalist two-party system and build an independent political party of its own, based on socialist policies.
(2022-10-10). Australian Labor government to cut social spending to pay for tax handouts and war plans. wsws.org Labor's May election slogan of "a better future" has been replaced by chilling warnings of "global economic storms" and "the most challenging circumstances" since World War II.
(2022-10-10). New York Times: Whether Washington Likes It or Not, Nicolás Maduro Is President of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This Saturday, October 8, in an opinion piece Recently, the US released two Venezuelans being held in US jails, Efraín Antonio Campo and Francisco Flores de Freitas, which the author considered an "incoherence of US policy towards Venezuela," by Joe Biden's administration. He added that, "even as it negotiates with Mr…
(2022-10-10). Oath Keepers trial documents White House-militia plot to overturn 2020 election. wsws.org Prosecutors said that in a Facebook message after the coup attempt had failed, defendant Thomas Caldwell wrote: "If we'd had guns I guarantee we would have killed 100 politicians."
(2022-10-10). US reroutes passengers from Uganda for screening as Ebola outbreak spreads. wsws.org The Biden administration plans to reroute passengers from Uganda to designated airports for screening during the Ebola outbreak.
(2022-10-10). GM Flint workers support Will Lehman's call to unite US and Mexican workers. wsws.org Campaigners for Will Lehman traveled to the General Motors truck assembly plant in Flint, Michigan last week and spoke with GM workers about the program Lehman is fighting for in the upcoming UAW elections.
(2022-10-10). Friday 10/14: Jan. 6 Justice: Our Freedom, Our Vote Rally for Democracy in Oakland. indybay.org Oakland City Hall | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA 94612…
(2022-10-10). WorkWeek On LA SEIU 399 Organzing Struggles, Democracy & Business Unionism. indybay.org The struggle in Los Angeles SEIU 399 was central to the Justice For Janitors campaign. The workers however who led this struggle faced a struggle to continue the fight for the membership when they won control of the Local through the Multi-Racial Alliance. Prior to the AFL-CIO convention in LA they had a sit-in at their offices. The International sent in SEIU president's aid Bill Fletcher to end the sit-in. He promised that they would get control of the local but as soon as the sit-in ended they sold the building and merged the local into SEIU 1877.
(2022-10-09). Over 2.6 mln deputies to people's congresses in townships, counties elected in China. ecns.cn More than 2.6 million new deputies have been elected to people's congresses in townships and county-level regions in China, following the conclusion of elections that began in the first half of 2021.
(2022-10-09). Macao science workers actively join payload specialist selection for manned space program. ecns.cn Science workers in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have responded actively to payload specialist selection for the country's manned space program.
(2022-10-09). Brazil at crossroads: Bolsonaro means subordination and deindustrialization, Lula means independence and development. multipolarista.com Round two of Brazil's presidential election offers deeply opposing visions: Bolsonaro would mean more subordination and deindustrialization. Lula would mean independence, economic nationalism, and multipolarity.
(2022-10-09). Iraq: some light in the "political clouds" journal-neo.org 
Almost a year after Iraq's last parliamentary elections in October 2021, no government has yet been formed. There is a fierce power struggle to form a government between the Sadrist movement, led by populist Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and the Coordination Framework (CF) alliance, which includes a number of Shiite parties largely united in their opposition …
(2022-10-09). Hamburg: Activities in solidarity with Georges Ibrahim Abdallah. samidoun.net 
The following is a republication of a report by Bàºndnis gegen imperialistische Aggression (BgiA) and Netzwerk Freiheit fàºr alle politische Gefangenen on two actions organized in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the "action month for the release of Georges Ibrahim Abdullah". Samidoun Germany participated in these actions: On 06 and 07 October 2022, different organisations …
(2022-10-09). Poll Workers Will Play Key Role in Midterm Elections. commondreams.org An estimated 1 million poll workers, who will voluntarily help administer this year's election, are essential to strengthening our democracy and preserving the hallowed right to vote.
(2022-10-08). DPRK criticizes S. Korea-U.S. joint drills for negative impact on regional situation. ecns.cn The Defense Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday voiced grave concern over the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
(2022-10-09). Saturday 10/15: Elections Forum. indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95116 | (Access Parking lot from North 21st Street)…
(2022-10-09). Judicial Watch Uncovers Biden Administration Propaganda Plan to Push COVID Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-10-08). Report: US Special Operations Forces are on the Ground in Ukraine. popularresistance.org US special operations forces are on the ground in Ukraine as part of a broad covert operation that includes CIA personnel, *The Intercept* reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed US intelligence and military officials. | The report said that the US withdrew its CIA and special operations assets from Ukraine shortly before Russia's invasion, although one US official said the CIA "never completely left." | The CIA initially predicted that Kyiv would fall quickly to Russia, but after it became clear that wouldn't happen, the Biden administration sent its covert assets back into Ukraine.
(2022-10-08). Who Deserves a Nobel Peace Prize in Ukraine? commondreams.org A critical look at the committee's latest selection.
(2022-10-08). CIA strengthens presence in Ukraine on Biden's orders. struggle-la-lucha.org 
(2022-10-08). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Biden's Midterm Marijuana Play. levernews.com Good things are happening! For starters, ahead of the midterms, Biden is taking some steps (although not nearly enough) to change his position on cannabis policy. What's more, young Americans are taking the labor movement's message to heart, a new act in California rolls back the harmful effects of criminal records, workers have a new tool in salary negotiations, and researchers have found that embracing basic food waste practices could have major impacts on the climate crisis. All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, available for supporting subscribers below.Biden (Somewhat) F…
(2022-10-08). In Italy, Meloni is on Draghi's 'autopilot': Atlanticism and neo-liberalism. unitedworldint.com The elections in Italy following the fall of the government led by the quisling Mario Draghi lived up to expectations: the center-right coalition won. First party is Fratelli d'Italia, which reaches 26% or 7,302,517 votes. Other parties in the coalition with the Lega get 8.77% and Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia reaches 8.11% of the votes. …
(2022-10-08). Here's the Brutal Truth: Republicans Have Given Up on Democracy. commondreams.org America is polarized on what the crisis is—but one side is dead wrong.