Monthly Archives: September 2023

2023-09-29: News Headlines

Connor Freeman (2023-09-29). US-backed Kurdish Militia Imposes Curfew in Eastern Syria, Following Clashes with Another US-backed Militia. globalresearch.ca

Joseph Daher (2023-09-29). A breath of the 2011 resistance in Syrian protest movement. internationalviewpoint.org "While the resilience and courage of the Sweida demonstrators are to be welcomed, only an extension of the protest movement to other regions can allow it to continue and represent a real challenge to the regime." | – | / |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-09-29). Syria's Assad's Visit to China and the American Silence. orinocotribune.com By Arabi Souri — Sep 26, 2023 | With the exception of a limited number of members of the House and Senate, there have been no official American comments on the visit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to China and the holding of the Chinese-Syrian summit, which included the announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping of a strategic partnership with Syria. | In its

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2023-09-28). Files Expose Syrian 'Revolution' As Western Regime Change Operation. popularresistance.org Throughout August and September, anti-government protests have rocked Syrian cities. While the crowds are typically small, numbering only a few hundred, they show little sign of abating. Demonstrators are motivated by increasingly unlivable economic conditions spurred by crippling U.S.-led international sanctions against Damascus. These have produced hyperinflation, mass food insecurity, and many daily hardships for the population. They also prevent vital humanitarian aid from entering the country. | The media has given the unrest blanket coverage. No reference to Washington's central role in imposing the misery…

Kit Klarenberg (2023-09-28). Files expose Syrian 'revolution' as Western regime change. mronline.org Throughout August and September, anti-government protests have rocked Syrian cities. While the crowds are typically small, numbering only a few hundred, they show little sign of abating.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-09-28). Files Expose Syrian 'Revolution' as Western Regime Change Operation. globalresearch.ca

TASS (2023-09-28). US-led coalition's aircraft create dangerous situations in Syria ten times in past day. tass.com According to Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, by such actions, the coalition continues to create dangerous conditions for air incidents, raising tensions in Syrian airspace…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-09-29). Lebanon reaffirms support for Cuba in the face of the U.S. blockade. plenglish.com Beirut, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Lebanon reaffirmed the organization's support for Cuba in the face of the blockade, hegemonic policies and arrogance of the United States.

Paige Bennett (2023-09-29). Switzerland loses 10% of glacier volume in just two years. nationofchange.org "Glaciers are the ambassadors of climate change. They make it very clear what is happening out there because they respond in a very sensitive way to warming temperatures."

People's Dispatch. (2023-09-29). Mali Warns Against Repeat Of NATO's Libyan War In Niger. popularresistance.org France's ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, left Niamey early on September 27, three days after Paris announced that it would also withdraw its 1,500 troops from the West African country by the end of the year. | Niger has joined its regional neighbors, Mali and Burkina Faso, in expelling French troops from its soil. The three countries have since forged a pact for collective defense and mutual cooperation, known as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), amid rising attacks by armed groups in the region. | The AES was formed just days before the 78th session of the United National General Assembly.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-29). Most Italians Want Frienship with Russia – Envoy. sputnikglobe.com ROME (Sputnik) – Most Italians want the Ukrainian conflict to end soon and the anti-Russian sanctions to be lifted, Russian Ambassador to Italy Alexey Paramonov said in an interview with Sputnik.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-29). Russia Has No Illusions Over Potential Hunka Extradition as Canada Likely to Stall. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russia has no illusions about the prospects for the extradition of Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka, as Canada will certainly drag out the process until his death, Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Thursday.

TASS (2023-09-29). Belarus-Russia trade turnover may exceed record levels of 2022 by year end — ambassador. tass.com Dmitry Krutoy stressed that, despite sanctions, Minsk and Moscow "ended last year with record-breaking figures – an increase in trade turnover by 13-14 points"

TASS (2023-09-29). China opposes US decision not to invite Russia to APEC summit, envoy says. tass.com "As the host country, the US is organizing these events and, under generally accepted international practice, it needs to send invitations to all full and equal APEC members," Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui stressed…

TASS (2023-09-29). Important strategic issues to be discussed during Putin's visit to China — ambassador. tass.com "At the summit, our leaders will discuss all current and key issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as our strategic interaction in the international arena," Zhang Hanhui said…

TASS (2023-09-29). Chinese ambassador says visa-free regime with Russia could be useful. tass.com Zhang Hanhui believes that visa-free travels "would very much encourage mutual visits" between both countries' citizens…

TASS (2023-09-29). Ceasefire, cessation of arms supply needed to resolve Ukraine crisis — Chinese Ambassador. tass.com Zhang Hanhui added that the Chinese side "always takes the position of peaceful resolution of conflicts"

Vanessa Beeley (2023-09-29). Assad and Xi Summit Heralds a New Dawn in East and West Asia Relations. orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley — Sep 23, 2023 | On Thursday 21st September President Assad and the First Lady, Asma Al Assad arrived at the Chinese city of Ghuangzhou as honoured guests of President Xi Jinping. The Chinese President had chartered a private plane to bring Assad and his wife to China for their first visit since 2004. | The Assad Xi summit began on a foggy, damp day in Ghuangzou but the warmth of the welcome was palpable. Many have spoken about the symbolism of the First Lady's outfit which was of the finest silk damask to honour the historical importance of the Silk Road now transformed into the Belt and R…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-09-28). Venezuela, Lebanon to continue strengthening bilateral relations. plenglish.com Caracas, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela and Lebanon held a meeting on Thursday to continue strengthening bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, as informed by the Bolivarian Foreign Minister Yván Gil on X social media after a meeting with the Lebanese Ambassador in Caracas Elias Lebbos.

sputnikglobe (2023-09-28). Trudeau 'Apology' Not Enough, Canada Must Apologize Directly to Russian People, Diplomat Says. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The so-called 'apology' by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for honoring Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka at the House of Commons is not a real one, is not enough and Ottawa should find the courage to apologize directly to the Russian people, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said.

Staff (2023-09-28). Essequibo Dispute: Guyana Appoints New Ambassador to Venezuela, Venezuela Rejects Guyanese Misrepresentation at United Nations. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Todd

TASS (2023-09-28). Russia may request extradition of Nazi Yaroslav Hunka — Russian envoy to Ottawa. tass.com "Russia is examining the Hunka story," Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said…

TASS (2023-09-28). Russia has nothing to hide concerning Ukrainian children — Russian ambassador to US. tass.com "We are open and prepared for a constructive dialogue on this pressing issue," he said…

TASS (2023-09-28). Russian envoy points to US attempts to avoid blame for cutting commercial ties with Moscow. tass.com "For our part, we remain open to mutually beneficial commercial cooperation," Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said…

Dania Akkad (2023-09-29). Bahrain: Activist held on return to UK after addressing UN on human rights. middleeasteye.net Bahrain: Activist held on return to UK after addressing UN on human rights | Sayed Alwadaei says Border Force officers detained him for over two hours at Gatwick Airport without explaining why | Fri, 09/29/2023 – 13: 47 | Sayed Alwadaei (right) and other Bahraini human rights defenders visit US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, Michele Taylor, in Geneva on Thursday (X/@USAmbHRC) | A promi…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-09-28). Celebrated in Italy the 63rd anniversary of the Cuban CDR. plenglish.com Rome, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Cubans and Italians celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Cuban CDR, on a night where the historic ties of friendship between our peoples were highlighted, Mirta Granda, ambassador of that country in Rome, said today.

guest author (2023-09-30). 'Wuthering Heights' at four summits. workers.org A Venezuelan international relations expert, Rodriguez Gelfenstein was previously Director of the International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, his country's ambassador to Nicaragua and an adviser for international politics for TeleSUR. X: @sergioro0701 Translation: John Catalinotto. The title of this article alludes to an extraordinary . . . |

teleSUR (2023-09-28). Congolese President to Strengthen Relationship With China. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso said that "the Republic of the Congo and China are good friends, good partners, and good brothers," pledging to elevate their comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership to a higher level. | Related: | The Congolese president praised the bilateral relations while receiving the letter of credence presented by the new Chinese ambassador, Li Yan. | President Sassou Nguesso described…

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2023-09-25: News Headlines

Middle East Eye (2023-09-25). China and Syria Announce 'Strategic Partnership'. globalresearch.ca

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Protests in Syria against US mercenary militia. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) Demonstrations continue for the fifth consecutive day against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the United States, in the municipality of Qamishi, in the northeastern province of Hasakeh, it was reported here on Sunday. Activists quoted by various media outlets reported that hundreds of angry protesters and merchants gathered in the municipal roundabout to denounce the illegal and criminal measures imposed by this illegal group and the US forces.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-09-24). Syria denounces use of human rights for pressure and blackmail. plenglish.com Damascus, Sep 24 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government described as scandalous the ongoing exploitation of human rights and the humanitarian situation in the country to exert political pressure and blackmail, it was reported here on Sunday.

Staff (2023-09-25). Headlines for September 25, 2023. democracynow.org Bob Menendez Under Fire as Calls Mount to Step Down After Bribery Indictment, WGA Reaches Tentative Deal with Major Studios That Could End 146-Day Strike, Biden to Join UAW Picket Line as Auto Union Expands Strike to 38 Locations Across 20 States, France to Withdraw Troops and Ambassador from Niger After Failing to Overturn Coup, 21 People Killed in Somalia Bombing as Defense Secretary Austin Praises Fight Against al-Shabab, Ghanaians Take to Streets to Protest Worsening Economic Crisis, Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank Raid, Ramp Up Attack on Gaza, Top Canadian Lawmaker Apologizes for Nazi Soldier…

Dave DeCamp (2023-09-24). Macron Says France Will Withdraw Troops, Ambassador from Niger. news.antiwar.com French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that French will remove its troops and ambassador from Niger, as the military junta that took over the country in July wants French forces out. "France has decided to bring back its ambassador, and in the coming hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France," Macron said …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-09-25). Cuban ambassador condemns attack on Cuban embassy in Washington. plenglish.com Paris, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, and French supporters condemned Monday the attack with Molotov cocktails against the Cuban Embassy in Washington on Sunday, an action they denounced due to its terrorist nature.


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