Daily Archives: August 30, 2019

2019-08-30: News Headlines

End the Genocide in Yemen (2019-08-30). During Global Month of Action For Yemen, SF Protesters Make Demands of Pelosi. indybay.org As separatists and government-backed forces battle for control of the Yemeni capital, innocent civilians suffer. Yemeni-Americans and allies gathered in front of San Francisco's federal building on August 16 with a message for Nancy Pelosi. | PHOTOS: Please credit the photographer as noted | Cornelia Grimes, Pro Bono Photo.

SF Demo (2019-08-30). Anti-War Protest: U.S. Out of Yemen. indybay.org As separatists and government-backed forces battle for control of the Yemeni capital, innocent civilians suffer. Yemeni-Americans and allies gathered in front of San Francisco's federal building on August 16 with a message for Nancy Pelosi. | PHOTOS: Please credit the photographer as noted | Terry Scussel, Pro Bono Photo.

Staff (2019-08-30). Headlines for August 30, 2019. democracynow.org Florida Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Justice Department: Comey Violated FBI Rules But Will Not Face Charges, Former FARC Rebels to Take Up Arms Again in Colombia, Report: Indian Forces Are Beating and Torturing Kashmiris in Detention, UAE Accused of Bombing Saudi-Backed Forces in Yemen, Prominent Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested Ahead of Saturday's Protest, Scottish Judge Refused to Block Boris Johnson's Plan to Suspend Parliament, Ebola Death Toll Tops 2,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Environmental Groups Threaten to Sue Trump over Methane Rules, NAACP Calls for Alabama Gov. t…

Emily Apple (2019-08-29). Rapper Potent Whisper exposes why we need to shut down the London arms fair for good. thecanary.co One of the world's largest arms fairs is taking place in London this September. Protests are planned and people are getting ready to shut it down before it even begins. | Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) takes place every two years at the ExCeL centre. It describes itself as: The world leading event that connects g…

Xinhua (2019-08-29). HK Police Warn of Increased Violence Amid Ongoing Protests. telesurenglish.net Hong Kong police said Wednesday said protests and assemblies over the past two months have escalated in violence and are dedicated to bringing all offenders to justice. | RELATED: | China Boycotts Saudi Shrimp, Will Buy From Iran Instead | Speaking at a daily press conference, Tse Chun-chung, chief superintendent of the city's police public relations, said more radical acts have sprung up and spread out across various districts in Hong Kong. "The escalation and extension of violence ha…

United Nations (2019-08-29). Thursday's Daily Brief: UN refugee agency on Venezuelan migrant crisis, dramatic resurgence' of measles in Europe, a UN News visit to former nuclear test site, Colombian law for disabled persons receives praise, Security Council on violence in Yemen. un.org A recap of Thursday's stories: 'No end in sight' to massive movement of Venezuelan migrants and refugees; 'Dramatic resurgence' of measles threatens Europe; Report from nuclear test site in Kazakhstan; UN expert welcomes new Colombian law for persons with disabilities; Security Council concerned over violent spams in Yemen.

teleSUR (2019-08-29). Yemeni Gov't Urges Saudis to End UAE Support of Separatists. telesurenglish.net President of Yemen's Saudi-backed government, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, urged Thursday Saudi Arabia to intervene against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) backed separatists Southern Transitional Council (STC), battling for the control of the highly strategic port city of Aden in the south of the country. | RELATED: | Yemeni Gov't Forces Advance Toward Aden | The statement came after Yemeni officials held the UAE responsible for launching air attacks on government forces in Aden, in support of the separa…

Xinhua (2019-08-29). Yemeni Gov't Forces Advance Toward Aden. telesurenglish.net Heavy forces of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces advanced toward Yemen's southern port city of Aden on Wednesday, sparking street battles in the city's eastern part. | RELATED: | US Seeks Direct Negotiations with Yemen's Houthis | Local residents told Xinhua that intense street battles were sparked in the neighborhoods located near the main entrances of Aden as government forces attempted to storm the city. | They said that military units of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) w…

Xinhua (2019-08-29). US Travel Industry Feels Chill as Chinese Tourists Stay Away. telesurenglish.net For tourists going to Washington, the historic White House is a centerpiece attraction. But the rhetoric coming out of the building is turning Chinese visitors away. | RELATED: | China Boycotts Saudi Shrimp, Will Buy From Iran Instead | Statistics confirmed that fear on Tuesday: the number of Chinese tourists to the U.S. capital city has seen a precipitous fall. | According to a report by Destination DC, a local tourism promotion organization, about 226,000 Chinese tourists descended…

Juan Cole (2019-08-29). The Saudi Axis and Israel's Drone War on the Shiite Crescent. commondreams.org Netanyahu leads the most militarily powerful state in the Middle East, but is dedicated to further settler colonialism in the Palestinian West Bank, and needs the bogey man of Iran to wag the dog of international diplomacy in favor of Israel. (Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/netanyahu_west_bank.jpeg

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2019-08-26). US and Israeli Collectors Buy Up What Remains of Yemen's Ancient Heritage. mintpressnews.com Saada's old city, which is among the world's oldest human-carved landscapes, once consisted entirely of historic, centuries-old multi-story homes. Now, it has been wiped out, after Saudi Arabia declared it a military zone — even the city's hand-carved wooden doors have been reduced to ashes.

Middle East Eye (2019-08-19). Sudan's Bashir "Took Millions in Cash From Saudi Crown Prince," Trial Hears. theantimedia.com Detective tells court the deposed president was handed the money by Mohammed bin Salman's envoys.

Paul Kawika Martin (2019-06-20). Senate Votes to Block Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. peaceaction.org Washington, D.C. — June 20, 2019 — In response to the Senate voting to block arms sales involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement: "When Trump vetoed legislation earlier this year to end U.S. involvement …

2019-08-30: Social Media Postees

During Global Month of Action For Yemen, SF Protesters Make Demands of Pelosi
End the Genocide in Yemen | indybay.org | 2019-08-30
As separatists and government-backed forces battle for control of the Yemeni capital, innocent civilians suffer. Yemeni-Americans and allies gathered in front of San Francisco's federal building on August 16 with a message for Nancy Pelosi. | PHOTOS: Please credit the photographer as noted | Cornelia Grimes, Pro Bono Photo.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/08/29/18825802.php

Anti-War Protest: U.S. Out of Yemen
SF Demo | indybay.org | 2019-08-30
As separatists and government-backed forces battle for control of the Yemeni capital, innocent civilians suffer. Yemeni-Americans and allies gathered in front of San Francisco's federal building on August 16 with a message for Nancy Pelosi. | PHOTOS: Please credit the photographer as noted | Terry Scussel, Pro Bono Photo.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/08/29/18825818.php

HK Police Warn of Increased Violence Amid Ongoing Protests
Xinhua | telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-29
Hong Kong police said Wednesday said protests and assemblies over the past two months have escalated in violence and are dedicated to bringing all offenders to justice. | RELATED: | China Boycotts Saudi Shrimp, Will Buy From Iran Instead | Speaking at a daily press conference, Tse Chun-chung, chief superintendent of the city's police public relations, said more radical acts have sprung up and spread out across various districts in Hong Kong. "The escalation and extension of violence ha…
telesurenglish.net/news/HK-Police-Warn-of-Increased-Violence-Amid-Ongoing-Protests-20190829-0010.html

Thursday's Daily Brief: UN refugee agency on Venezuelan migrant crisis, dramatic resurgence' of measles in Europe, a UN News visit to former nuclear test site, Colombian law for disabled persons receives praise, Security Council on violence in Yemen
United Nations | un.org | 2019-08-29
A recap of Thursday's stories: 'No end in sight' to massive movement of Venezuelan migrants and refugees; 'Dramatic resurgence' of measles threatens Europe; Report from nuclear test site in Kazakhstan; UN expert welcomes new Colombian law for persons with disabilities; Security Council concerned over violent spams in Yemen.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/08/1045261

Yemeni Gov't Forces Advance Toward Aden
Xinhua | telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-29
Heavy forces of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces advanced toward Yemen's southern port city of Aden on Wednesday, sparking street battles in the city's eastern part. | RELATED: | US Seeks Direct Negotiations with Yemen's Houthis | Local residents told Xinhua that intense street battles were sparked in the neighborhoods located near the main entrances of Aden as government forces attempted to storm the city. | They said that military units of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) w…
telesurenglish.net/news/Yemeni-Govt-Forces-Advance-Toward-Aden-20190829-0011.html

Yemeni Gov't Urges Saudis to End UAE Support of Separatists
telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-29
President of Yemen's Saudi-backed government, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, urged Thursday Saudi Arabia to intervene against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) backed separatists Southern Transitional Council (STC), battling for the control of the highly strategic port city of Aden in the south of the country. | RELATED: | Yemeni Gov't Forces Advance Toward Aden | The statement came after Yemeni officials held the UAE responsible for launching air attacks on government forces in Aden, in support of the separa…
telesurenglish.net/news/Yemeni-Govt-Urges-Saudi-Arabia-to-End-UAE-Support-of-Separatists–20190829-0034.html

The Saudi Axis and Israel's Drone War on the Shiite Crescent
Juan Cole | commondreams.org | 2019-08-29
Netanyahu leads the most militarily powerful state in the Middle East, but is dedicated to further settler colonialism in the Palestinian West Bank, and needs the bogey man of Iran to wag the dog of international diplomacy in favor of Israel. (Photo: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/netanyahu_west_bank.jpeg
commondreams.org/views/2019/08/29/saudi-axis-and-israels-drone-war-shiite-crescent?cd-origin=rss

US Travel Industry Feels Chill as Chinese Tourists Stay Away
Xinhua | telesurenglish.net | 2019-08-29
For tourists going to Washington, the historic White House is a centerpiece attraction. But the rhetoric coming out of the building is turning Chinese visitors away. | RELATED: | China Boycotts Saudi Shrimp, Will Buy From Iran Instead | Statistics confirmed that fear on Tuesday: the number of Chinese tourists to the U.S. capital city has seen a precipitous fall. | According to a report by Destination DC, a local tourism promotion organization, about 226,000 Chinese tourists descended…
telesurenglish.net/news/US-Travel-Industry-Feels-Chill-as-Chinese-Tourists-Stay-Away-20190829-0008.html

Will Yemen Be Divided Again?
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-08-28
A BRIEF INTRODUCTORY HISTORY Yemen is located in what has historically been considered the finest part of the Arab Peninsula, which has prompted numerous attempts to take control of the area. Before oil was found elsewhere on the Peninsula, Yemen was also seen as having the largest concentration of natural wealth. At that time, Saudi …
uwidata.com/5126-will-yemen-be-divided-again/

US and Israeli Collectors Buy Up What Remains of Yemen's Ancient Heritage
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-08-26
Saada's old city, which is among the world's oldest human-carved landscapes, once consisted entirely of historic, centuries-old multi-story homes. Now, it has been wiped out, after Saudi Arabia declared it a military zone — even the city's hand-carved wooden doors have been reduced to ashes.
mintpressnews.com/us-israel-collectors-buy-yemen-ancient-historic-sites/261519/

Sudan's Bashir "Took Millions in Cash From Saudi Crown Prince," Trial Hears
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-08-19
Detective tells court the deposed president was handed the money by Mohammed bin Salman's envoys.

Sudan's Bashir "Took Millions in Cash From Saudi Crown Prince," Trial Hears