(2021-07-28). Comicomment: Is mute Fort Detrick 'innocent'?>. ecns.cn It is not up to the U.S. itself to decide whether the Fort Detrick laboratory is "clean."
(2021-07-29). Mexico president blasts 'inhumane' US sanctions against Cuba. en.mehrnews.com Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has scoffed at the notion that Mexico should honor a US-imposed embargo on Cuba, as his country sends aid to the island in defiance of Washington's suffocating economic bans.
(2021-07-29). The West Is Pressuring Poland & Russia Due To Their Conservative-Nationalist Values. oneworld.press Historical rivals Poland and Russia have curiously found themselves in the same position vis-a-vis the West after Warsaw recently came under intense Western Hybrid War pressure due to its conservative-nationalist values, which are actually the real driving force behind the similar Western campaign against Moscow too.
(2021-07-29). 'Biggest destroyer of peace': China lashes out after US Navy warship sails through Taiwan Strait for SEVENTH time under Biden. rt.com 
A US Navy guided missile destroyer has crossed the Taiwan Strait in the South China Sea, making it the seventh such trip by an American warship this year, and prompting China to accuse the US of trying provoke its military. | The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed northwards through the strait on Wednesday, the US Navy said in a statement. The maneuver was confirmed by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday, with officials saying the military used joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tools to monitor movements at sea and in the air around Taiwan, accordin…
(2021-07-29). Nuclear Weapons: Rising Danger. counterpunch.org After a war has ended, historians, elected officials, and faith leaders, no less than the people involved, often raise doubts over whether the outcomes were worth the many horrific costs. But mourning diminishes over time and life for the survivors goes on. Such a recovery from destruction is no longer assured or even likely in
(2021-07-29). Russia rejects Dutch court ruling to hand $5 BILLION of taxpayers' cash to ex-oligarchs over collapse of Yukos oil & gas empire. rt.com 
Officials in Moscow have vowed to vigorously appeal a judicial ruling in an international arbitration court that would bind Russia to hand over billions of dollars to the former shareholders of the collapsed Yukos energy giant. | The office of the country's Prosecutor General said on Thursday that it does not acknowledge the validity of the decision, by the International Arbitration Court in The Hague. Authorities said that Russia would "appeal the decision without fail," questioning both the basis of the judges' jurisdiction and the claims themselves. | Earlier that day, representatives of the shareholders wh…
(2021-07-29). EU issues travel warning after Greece's south Aegean islands report spike in Covid infections. rt.com 
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned against travel to Greece's south Aegean islands, updating the area to dark red after a spike in coronavirus cases was reported by officials. | Greece has drawn visitors to the 13 islands, including Mykonos and Santorini, by promoting them as 'Covid-free' destinations but the updated The ECDC's travel map is a f…
(2021-07-29). Priest gagged for saying Canada residential-school victims lied about abuse for 'extra money' & joke about SHOOTING church vandals. rt.com 
A Catholic priest has been barred from speaking publicly by a Canadian archdiocese, after accusing residential-school survivors of lying about sexual abuse to get more money, and of speaking about wanting to shoot church vandals. | The inflammatory statements, made over a number of weeks by Father Rhéal Forest at St. Emile Roman Catholic Church in Winnipeg, were even shared on the church's Facebook page, but have since been taken down. | During a mass on July 10, Forest said the survivors lied about being sexually abused in a ploy to receive more money in the settlement process with the federal governme…
(2021-07-28). Columnist calls for depoliticizing COVID-19 origin-tracing. ecns.cn A Tanzanian columnist has called for depoliticizing COVID-19, saying politics should not in any way influence scientific inquiry into the origins of the novel coronavirus.
(2021-07-28). Politicizing COVID-19 fight is perilous, says S. African official. ecns.cn As the rest of the world tries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic with science, some in the United States have chosen to politicize COVID-19, Anwar Adams, a councillor in the City of Cape Town has said.
(2021-07-28). Geo-political rivalry blocks global coronavirus cooperation, says Bangladeshi official. ecns.cn A senior Bangladeshi official has said that labelling COVID-19 as a Chinese virus is "very unfortunate" and that geo-political rivalry is "engulfing" global efforts to fight the pandemic.
(2021-07-28). Science should prevail in origin-tracing of COVID-19, say Nepali experts. ecns.cn Efforts to probe the origin of COVID-19 could be hamstrung by the politicization of the issue, with a conspiracy theory about lab leaks taking precedence over a scientific conclusion.
(2021-07-28). UN envoy: 'Political manipulation' won't defeat pandemic. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday rejected "false information" from the United States on the coronavirus' origin, saying that "political manipulation is unpopular, cannot defeat the pandemic and is doomed to failure".
(2021-07-29). Any form of U.S. military contact with China's Taiwan opposed. ecns.cn A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson on Thursday voiced firm opposition to any form of military contact between the United States and China's Taiwan region.
(2021-07-28). Tiktok vows to strengthen data security. ecns.cn As part of efforts to strengthen its global data security, the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok has opened its first regional Fusion Centre in Dublin, Ireland, to detect and respond to critical incidents in real-time.
(2021-07-28). China-U.S. relationship at 'new critical juncture': new Chinese ambassador. ecns.cn China's new Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang on Wednesday said the China-U.S. relationship "has once again come to a new critical juncture, facing not only many difficulties and challenges but also great opportunities and potentials."
(2021-07-29). Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan axis: last year Karabakh, this year…. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Afghanistan, Kashmir, the Russian North Caucasus (Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia) and Crimea, Cyprus, Greek islands in the Aegean, perhaps someday China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Congratulating the President on the Victory in the 44-day Patriotic War, the Speaker of the National Assembly [of Pakistan] …
(2021-07-29). Victoria Nuland: Turkey is NATO partner "deterring the harmful influence of Russia and Iran" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US' messages to keep Turkey away from Russia ==== As Ukraine simmers, Victoria Nuland is now highest-ranking member of U.S. Foreign Service Ukraine reprised: Victoria Nuland discusses Belarus with Ukrainian official ==== Excerpts from a column by Sedat Ergin, editor-in-chief of Hàºrriyet NATO comes first in the initial category where strong cooperation takes place. Nuland …
(2021-07-29). "Our Mission is to Lead the White Races of the World in a Final Crusade…Against Semite-led Untermenschen [subhumans]" covertactionmagazine.com Meet Some of America's Newest Best Friends With barely a whisper of protest from either the media or the American people, Barack Obama and Joe Biden supported and empowered a group of far-right, Nazi-idolizing, Hitler-worshipping, anti-Semitic militias to fight against Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine. Members of these militias had participated in the violent and …
(2021-07-29). Tomgram: William Astore, Ten Ways to Create a People's Military. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Seven years after the Soviet Union collapsed in a heap of post-Afghan-War rubble and seven years after President George H.W. Bush fought the First Gulf War against Saddam Hussein's Iraq to what looked like typical all-American success, we …
(2021-07-29). 'We're proud Jews': Ben & Jerry's co-founders say there's nothing 'anti-Semitic' about ice cream embargo of Israeli settlements. rt.com 
Ben & Jerry's co-founders have pushed back against claims of anti-Semitism following the company's decision to stop offering its ice cream products in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, noting that they themselves are Jews. | Writing in the New York Times, Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield said they were "proud Jews" who view Israel's occupation of the West Bank as a barrier to peace. | "It's possible to support Israel and oppose some of its policies, just as we've opposed policies of the US government. As such, we unequivocally support the decision of the company to end business in the occupied territ…
(2021-07-29). Taking action for Palestine. thecanary.co
| Video transcript | What kind of democracy do we live in when 1 million people go out to oppose a war, and they still go and kill innocent civilians? Enough…
(2021-07-29). Headlines for July 29, 2021. democracynow.org Senate Votes to Open Debate on $1.2T Infrastructure Bill, WTO Fails to Agree on Waiving IP Rights for COVID Vaccines, Vaccination Mandates Expand Across the Nation, Report: Pandemic Aid Helped Poverty Fall by 45%, But Gains May Be Just Temporary, Pelosi Argues Against Broad-Based Student Debt Cancellation, Peru: Pedro Castillo Sworn In, Vows to Be Champion of the Poor, Israeli Forces Shoot Dead 12-Year-Old Palestinian Boy in West Bank, Israel Launches Campaign Against Ben & Jerry's, But Some U.S. Jewish Groups Back Ice Cream Maker, Macron: Polynesians Owed "Debt" for French Nuclear Tests, U.S. and Russia Hold Nuc…
(2021-07-29). Cuba no está sola a pesar de la política genocida de los vecinos del norte, afirman cubanos residentes en el exterior. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos, pueblo noble, culto y valiente, llamamos a la Paz, siendo consecuentes con nuestros orígenes. Sólo corresponderá a sus ciudadanos dilucidar y resolver los problemas de la Nación, en un clima de armonía y libertad, de dignidad y justicia, de trabajo y creación, inclusivo y participativo, al que todos podemos contribuir con respeto y compromiso con el futuro.
(2021-07-29). Military Situation In Syria On July 29, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 29, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 27 times: 14 — in Idlib province, 6 — in Latakia province, 6 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On July 29, SAA artillery reportedly shelled Dara al-Balad district in Daraa city | On July 29, clashes between the SAA and the former rebels were reported in the Yadudah and Daraa areas | On July 29, multiple checkpoints in eastern and western Daraa…
(2021-07-29). Heavy Russian Airstrikes Hit Greater Idlib As Militants Continue To Violate Ceasefire (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
2712070 10/04/2015 Russian servicemen attach a Kh-25 high-precision missile to a Su-24 aircraft at the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Dmitriy Vinogradov/RIA Novosti | On July 29, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a series of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, where militants continue to violate the ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Russia and Turkey last year. | The Russian airstrikes targeted militants' positions near the towns of al-Bara, Mareian and Eh…
(2021-07-29). Saturday 7/31: Africa, Namibian MUN Miners & Union Busting By Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC. indybay.org Virtual Program Go To Website…
(2021-07-29). Kremlin renews charges of NATO threat: from around border to direct contact. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO's activity near Russian borders forces Moscow to take security measures — Kremlin ==== NATO threatens Russia with war games, tanks, missiles — daily U.S. leads 15-nation military exercise in Georgia NATO's activities near border pose nuclear threat to Russia — official Georgian military bases to have NATO-standard infrastructure ==== NATO's activity near Russian borders …
(2021-07-29). Tokyo's Games Are Harming the Nuclear Weapons Ban Movement. thenation.com Tokyo's Games Are Harming the Nuclear Weapons Ban Movement…
(2021-07-29). Israel to offer Covid booster shot for over-60s, PM Bennett says amid vaccine efficacy worries. rt.com 
Israel is set to roll out a scheme to give a third Covid jab to people aged over 60, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced, in a bid to increase protection amid fears vaccine efficacy diminishes over time. | The Health Ministry
(2021-07-29). Russia To Produce Two Il-96-400M Doomsday Plane Placeholders. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russia Aerospace Forces are about to get two brand-new airborne command post Il-96-400M planes. | This type of aircraft is more famous by its nickname the "Doomsday plane". The work on the first prototype of the Il-96-400M has been ongoing for several years. | It is a modernized version of the Il-96 long-haul, wide-body civilian jetliner. An Il-96 variant currently operates as President Vladimir Putin's primary means of travel by air…
(2021-07-29). Two Rockets Target U.S. Embassy In Baghdad In Rejection Of "Training Mission" southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | In the early hours of July 29th, at least two rockets were fired towards the US Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone. | According to Iraq's Saberin News, the rockets were fired at the Third al-Tawheed Base in the US embassy, with the base's air defense system and rocket alarm failing to get activated. | Russia Today, citing its correspondent in Baghdad, also reported that the embassy was targeted with two "Katyusha rockets." | No group has claimed re…
(2021-07-29). As Delta Variant Spreads, the "Honor System" for Masking Hasn't Worked. truthout.org 
The highly contagious Delta variant is causing a rise in cases around the world, from the Olympics in Tokyo to Russia, Indonesia and the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines suggesting that people resume wearing masks indoors, but state and local officials are not legally required to implement CDC guidelines. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former Baltimore health commissioner, says she supports the new CDC guidelines because an "honor system" of trusting…
(2021-07-29). "We Can't Trust the Unvaccinated": Dr. Leana Wen on Vaccine Mandates & How to Stop the Delta Variant. democracynow.org 
The highly contagious Delta variant is causing a rise in cases around the world, from the Olympics in Tokyo to Russia, Indonesia and the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines suggesting that people resume wearing masks indoors, but state and local officials are not legally required to implement CDC guidelines. Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and former Baltimore health commissioner, says she supports the new CDC guidelines because an "honor system" of trusting people to wear masks unless they were vaccinated clearly did not work. "We know that we can't trust the unvac…
(2021-07-29). US Jobless Hits 400,000 Mark Second Week in Row Amid COVID-19 Challenges – Labor Dept. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – US jobless claims stood at 400,000 and above for a second week in a row, according to Labor Department data on Thursday that suggested a continued challenge for the labor market recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic.
(2021-07-28). UNICEF, Sinovac agree to supply more COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has recently signed an agreement with the Chinese firm Sinovac to supply developing countries with more COVID-19 vaccines via the COVAX mechanism.
(2021-07-28). COVAX begins offering Sinovac jabs from Aug. ecns.cn The COVAX vaccine equity scheme is on course to begin deliveries in the developing world of COVID-19 vaccines from Sinovac from August.
(2021-07-28). Inhaled vaccine shows signs of promise. ecns.cn A two-dose inhaled COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese researchers appears to be safe and capable of eliciting strong immune responses comparable to those of its one-dose injected counterpart.
(2021-07-29). Más de la mitad de los mexicanos confían en el presidente AMLO. telesurtv.net El secretario de la Función Pública de México informó que desde 2019, la confianza en el presidente se ha incrementado de un 25 a 51 por ciento.
(2021-07-29). Declaran emergencia ante intentos de desestabilización en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Huarachi declaró la emergencia ante el nulo reconocimiento de la oposición boliviana del dictamen pericial sobre el proceso electoral de 2019.
(2021-07-29). Capitol Police to Arrest House Staffers, Visitors Not Wearing Masks After CDC Policy Reversal. sputniknews.com The new guidelines from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the number of new coronavirus cases per day grows in the US, with the highly contagious Delta variant making up the majority of new infections.
(2021-07-29). Pentagon's Use of Private Security Contractors Requires Better Oversight – GAO. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense using private security contractors requires better oversight to ensure they operate within international law, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a report on Thursday.
(2021-07-29). Worst Riots Since 90s: How Zuma's Arrest Divided South Africa. sputniknews.com Last week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed that the instigators of the violence which recently hit the country had been identified and that the government was "going after them".
(2021-07-29). Biden Forgets to Name Third Reason Why He Ran for Presidency, Claims He 'Drove' 18-Wheeler Once. sputniknews.com The Democratic president is well known for his frequent gaffes, especially during off-the-cuff speeches, prompting his political rivals to raise questions about his mental capability to hold the nation's highest post.
(2021-07-29). Kremlin covers for Turkish-Azerbaijani partners' military expansion. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Kremlin: Turkey is an example of how Russia can be friends with NATO Russia mulls bringing Azerbaijan, Pakistan into CSTO as partners Strategic partnership: Putin, Aliyev discuss shedding blood to liberate occupied territories ==== Ankara, Baku announce no plans to create Turkic army, Kremlin spokesman says "Of course, Azerbaijan and Turkey seek to boost …
(2021-07-29). Turkey, Ukraine increase military cooperation aimed at Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian diplomat in Turkey reveals details on Ada-class corvettes deal ==== Turkey to upgrade Ukraine's navy, prepare it for NATO NATO HQ: Ukraine to join NATO, build new naval bases in Azov, Black Seas Turkish-Ukrainian combat drone first capable of firing air-launched cruise missile U.S., Ukraine, Turkey gear up Kosovo model for Russia ==== An …
(2021-07-29). Russian defense chief warns of U.S. in Central Asia after destroying Afghanistan, much of the planet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S.' attempts to settle in Central Asia after leaving Afghanistan won't do any good — Shoigu "I can only say one thing here, and this would be properly and sanely logical: why are you leaving just to stop behind the fence and, metaphorically speaking, peep through the holes to see what's going on there? Why …
(2021-07-29). "Strategic partnership with U.S. in field of armaments": Ukrainian president to sign agreement while visiting Biden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukraine to sign agreement with U.S. on projects for development, testing of military equipment — Defense Ministry ==== Ukraine calls for further NATO buildup in Black Sea President endorses urgent measures on Ukraine's NATO integration Strategic importance: Ukraine, Turkey develop drones for wars in Donbass, Caucasus U.S., Ukraine, Turkey gear up Kosovo model for Russia …
(2021-07-29). Russian military chief warns of U.S. in Central Asia after destroying Afghanistan, much of the planet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S.' attempts to settle in Central Asia after leaving Afghanistan won't do any good — Shoigu "I can only say one thing here, and this would be properly and sanely logical: why are you leaving just to stop behind the fence and, metaphorically speaking, peep through the holes to see what's going on there? Why …
(2021-07-28). Abby Martin: Cuba Faces A New Surge of Attacks That Fit Perfectly with The history of US Regime Change Operations. soundcloud.com