(2022-08-28). West's neoliberal 'age of abundance' is over, as war and sanctions boomerang home. multipolarista.com 
France's President Macron warned of the end of "an era of abundance." Western wars and sanctions are boomeranging back at home. The neoliberal phase of capitalism is collapsing, having lost cheap Russian energy and cheap labor and consumer goods from China, and with regime-change ops failing.
(2022-08-28). China allocates 10 bln yuan for drought relief, autumn grain production. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance on Friday earmarked 10 billion yuan (about 1.46 billion U.S. dollars) central reserve funds to support drought relief and the production of autumn grain.
(2022-08-28). Philippines: Free Adora Faye de Vera, poet, patriot and warrior for women's liberation. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following August 27 statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | We join the clamor of women's groups, artists, poets, rights defenders and other democratic organizations for the immediate release of Adora Faye de Vera. Adora Faye was arrested by police last Wednesday afternoon in her place of residence in Quezon City, and later brought to Calinog town, Iloilo, where she is being made to face false criminal charges. She joins at least 800 other political prisoners in the Philippines who continue to suffer unjust incarceration. | Adora Faye is an artist, a poe…
(2022-08-28). Is Vietnamese-Israeli Defense Cooperation Facing Problems? journal-neo.org 
On July 12, Israel and Vietnam marked the 29th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and emphasized in official statements that there is great potential for the further development of economic and diplomatic cooperation that could bring significant benefits to both sides. Vietnam, as you know, is a member of the Association of Southeast …
(2022-08-28). China's water transport investment maintains robust growth. ecns.cn China's investment in the construction of water transport infrastructure maintained a good growth momentum in the first seven months of the year, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2022-08-28). Chinese market remains attractive to foreign investment: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese market remains attractive to foreign investment, with the continued growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2022-08-28). South Africa SAFTA/COSATU General Strike For Workers & Communities. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the South African general strike called by SAFTU and COSATU on August 24,. 2022. Memetlwe Sebei, president of the General Industrial Union of South Africa. GIWUSA which is with SAFTU and Ayesha Rajah who is the chairperson of the Sotasonke Civic Organization are interviewed about the conditions that led to the strike, the organizing for the strike and the future.
(2022-08-28). Country's job market stabilizes despite challenges. ecns.cn The central government has stabilized China's job market in the past 10 years and has managed to withstand the tremendous impact inflicted by the COVID-19 epidemic and challenges posed by economic downturn since 2020.
(2022-08-28). The necessary breach and Rackets and Rockets. indybay.org The climate movement should not be afraid of being accused of radicalism. Given the civilization-threatening dimensions of the climate crisis, it is a matter of sheer collective will to survive to solve this monstrous problem. It is obvious that global capitalism, in its boundless compulsion to grow, is incapable of reducing resource consumption and emissions.
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(2022-08-28). Solid progress made in employment, social security during past decade. ecns.cn China has made historic achievements in employment and social security during the past decade, bolstering its steady economic expansion and social stability, a senior official said Thursday.
(2022-08-28). Catholic Church: "Take the Money and Run" indybay.org An access to information request exposes Canada's secret deal that allows the Catholic Church to renege on its promise of $25 million for residential school survivors. When the deal to renege was exposed this week, the Catholic Church announced that it is quickly moving all of its financial assets to the Vatican Bank. The Catholic Church confessed to genocide in July. Demands continue for Nuremburg-style trials in the international court.
(2022-08-28). Best site for buying Telegram subscribers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — If you are looking for a way to promote and develop your business, in this article we will introduce you to the best and most popular way. Increasing Telegram channel members is a direct way to increase income.
(2022-08-28). Top 100 Chinese brands reach 1.24 trln USD in overall value in 2022: report. ecns.cn The total value of the top 100 Chinese brands surpassed the 1-trillion-U.S. dollar threshold for the second consecutive year and reached 1.24 trillion dollars in 2022, according to a report released by the international market research firm, Kantar, on Thursday.
(2022-08-27). Pledging "pain," Federal Reserve declares war on the working class. wsws.org Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech outlined a policy of class war on workers aimed at sustaining record profits, with US corporate profit margins recently hitting a 72-year high.
(2022-08-27). NATO interoperability: Poland to receive over 1,200 tanks from U.S., Germany, South Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsAugust 25, 2022 Abrams-maker GDLS announces $1.1 billion tank deal for Poland Dollars will start flowing toward Poland's long-planned purchase of tanks, as the U.S. Army taps General Dynamics Land Systems to make 250 Abrams in the newest configuration, the company announced. The $1.148 billion contract — awarded in late July, according to the …
(2022-08-27). "Strongest army among NATO members in Europe": Poland to get tanks, howitzers, fighter jets from South Korea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Radio PolandAugust 27, 2022 Polish defence minister approves deal to buy tanks, howitzers from South Korea Poland's defence minister has approved a deal to buy tanks and howitzers from South Korea for the Polish army. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak approves the purchase of tanks and howitzers from South Korea at …
(2022-08-27). European Union: Controlled Demolition, Energy and Food Crisis. Economic Suicide. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia's 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion. commondreams.org The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation's wealthiest while raising millions to address widening inequality.
(2022-08-27). "The Deep State", Absence of Real Political Leadership: Inflation, Mass Unemployment, Food and Fuel Shortages, Invasive Surveillance, Civil Unrest. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). German workers pay the cost of war as gas and electricity prices skyrocket. wsws.org A price rise tsunami is racing toward working-class households, which means ruin for many. Experts predict that the official inflation rate at the end of the year will be 10 percent, several times higher than the wage settlements agreed by the trade unions.
(2022-08-27). Throwing Millions Out of Work Won't Address the Root Causes of Rising Prices. commondreams.org We can have a strong job market and lower inflation—and we don't need more painful interest rate hikes to do it.
(2022-08-27). President Maduro Urges Venezuelans Not to be Scammed by Increase in Black Market Exchange Rate of Dollar. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, August 25, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro referred to the recent rise in the black market exchange rate of the US dollar, pointing out that it is a "fictitious rise." He urged the Venezuelan people to keep up their fighting spirit and not be scammed by the sudden rise in the parallel exchange rate. He called on both the people and the merchants to maintain "maximum awareness," and emphasized that the price of the dollar as fixed by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) must be respected. | "I ask the people for maximum awareness. I ask the merchants, maximum awareness. And the people: keep up the…
(2022-08-27). National Assembly of Venezuela Approves Tax Powers Bill on First Discussion. orinocotribune.com 
On Thursday, August 25, the National Assembly of Venezuela approved on first discussion the Organic Law for the Coordination and Harmonization of the Tax Powers of the States and Municipalities, with the purpose of strengthening efforts to develop the Venezuelan economy. | The bill was presented by the president of the Permanent Commission on Economy, Finance and National Development, Deputy Jesús Faría, to reorganize the national tax structure. | According to Faría, the purpose of this bill is to coordinate and harmonize the structure of the regional and local governments with the current national economic visio…
(2022-08-27). Samarkand at the Crossroads: From Timur to the BRI and SCO. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar  ; Aug 11, 2022 | From its ancient Silk Road role to China's BRI project, Uzbekistan is set to remain an important geoeconomic hub in Central Asia | SAMARKAND — The ultimate Silk Road city, set at an unrivaled Eurasian trade crossroads, is the ideal spot from which to examine where the New Silk Roads adventure is heading next. For starters, the upcoming summit of heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will take place in Samarkand in mid-September. | The ancient city dazzled Alexander the Great in 329 BC and made the Tang dynasty crazy for its golden peaches. This wa…
(2022-08-27). Workers At MOM's Organic Market In Baltimore Vote To Unionize. popularresistance.org Dozens of workers at MOM's Organic Market in Hampden voted Friday night to unionize. | The vote is the latest in a string of pro-labor pushes from employees in the greater Baltimore area. Workers at MOM's Organic Market voted 58-5 to join Teamsters Local 570. | "It was truly an honor to do this with my coworkers. I'm so glad that we get to secure a dignified workplace for right and for future MOM's workers," said MOM's employee Kelsey Oppenheimer.
(2022-08-27). Teachers Suspect Mayor Tried To Fire Them For Opposing New Scrapyard. popularresistance.org Chicago, Illinois – In late July, Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at George Washington High School on the Southeast Side of Chicago, were on the verge of losing their jobs. In what Chicago Teachers Union officers suspect was an act of retaliation from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools recommended that Bianchi and Stark be fired for their involvement in the student-, teacher-, and community-led effort to stop the relocation of the General Iron metal shredder from the wealthy Northside neighborhood of Lincoln Park to a site half a mile from their school. With the union and their community be…
(2022-08-27). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Clean-Energy Future Might Not Be Far Away. levernews.com Good things are happening! A new renewable energy study sets the record straight (again): Switching to 100 percent renewable energy is far more attainable than imagined and could immediately reduce energy prices. Also, California will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, the U.S.'s first freshwater wind farm will finally get built, and scientists discover a process of destroying "forever chemicals." All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, exclusively for supporting subscribers below. | Read the full story: | Sign up now to read the full story and get access to…
(2022-08-27). Thoughts on Industrial Policy. cepr.net There is much confusion surrounding the concept of industrial policy, starting at the definitional level. If we think of industrial policy as a set of policies designed to favor certain industries, then we are always doing industrial policy. For example, the decision to have the government finance the construction of airports supports the airline industry, …
(2022-08-27). UK postal workers speak during national strike: Bradford, Bournemouth and Cambridge. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke with Royal Mail and post office workers on picket lines across the UK on Friday, during the first of six days of strikes.
(2022-08-27). Solving visa problem vital for boosting Iran-Tanzania ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) — In a meeting with his Tanzania counterpart, Iran's Foreign Minister said that solving the visa problem of Iranians interested to have economic activities in Tanzania is one of the prerequisites for the development of ties.
(2022-08-27). New Zealand firefighters hold second one-hour strike. wsws.org While firefighters are determined to fight and have significant public support, the unions are isolating the dispute, and preventing a broader struggle against the Labour government's austerity measures.
(2022-08-27). RISE for Youth program celebrates successful first year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org RISE for Youth, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP, recently wrapped up its inaugural year of programming. The program, which received funding through Mayo Clinic's $100 million commitment against racism, drew rave reviews from scholars, community partners and Mayo Clinic staff. For as long as she can remember, Aisha Qassim has wanted to become a surgeon. But with no doctors in her family, she wasn't sure of the…
(2022-08-27). Coloring is good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults. While children's coloring books feature cartoon characters and simple designs, adult coloring books have intricate patterns of flowers, artwork, mandalas or animals. Books are available for purchase, and you can print free coloring pages online. For people who prefer a digital version, many coloring apps…
(2022-08-27). Kent School District teachers strike for pay rise, smaller class sizes. wsws.org Teachers at Kent Public Schools have launched a strike with overwhelming public support to struggle against inadequate wages, unmanageable class sizes, worsening school and living conditions, and the mass spread of COVID-19.
(2022-08-27). Unión Económica Euroasiática profundiza su integración. telesurtv.net Países de este bloque revelan que el 75 por ciento de sus flujos comerciales se pagan con monedas nacionales.
(2022-08-27). Cuando el amor traspasa las rejas. cubadebate.cu Un caballo, osos, casitas, camiones y conejos sobresalen encima de una pequeña mesa. Se trata de juguetes artesanales que, a la usanza de un gran tesoro pirata, fueron confeccionados por reclusos del sistema penitenciario de la provincia. Se trata de vincular a las instituciones de la provincia en el trabajo educativo dentro de las prisiones, generando así ofertas laborales para los reclusos.
(2022-08-27). Británicos pagarán 80 por ciento más en energía. telesurtv.net La creciente inflación en Gran Bretaña ha provocado huelgas de diversos sectores laborales en demanda por aumentos salariales.