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CounterPunch 

Venezuelan Opposition Cries Fraud; People Reelect President Maduro

Shortly before midnight, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced the re-election of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Like the proverbial boy who cried wolf, the US-backed and funded far-right opposition cried fraud. Maduro won with 51.2% of the vote. His nearest rival, the far-right US-backed candidate Edmundo Gonzalez trailed by 7 percentage points. More

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Business Standard 

US stocks mixed with eyes on Fed

Equities in the US stock market started the week on a mixed note as investors await Federal Reserve monetary policy decision due Wednesday. Investors are watching the upcoming PMI releases and the US Fed monetary policy meeting for any indications of a potential rate cut in September. Later in the week, the focus is likely to shift to the Labor Department's closely watched monthly jobs report for July.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Wayanad landslides: Rahul Gandhi speaks with CM; urges UDF workers to provide all help

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslides in Kerala's Wayanad, which claimed 23 lives so far. Urging UDF workers to assist, they called for swift relief and rescue operations. Kharge emphasizes coordinated efforts with government agencies while Gandhi promised support and coordination with Union Ministers.

CounterPunch 

Foregone Conclusions: Paul Kagame Retains Power

Rwanda has become a curiosity as an African state.  The mere mention of its name tugs the memory: colonial tragedy, ethnic violence, genocide.  Then comes stable rule, for the most part.  It is assured, iron fisted, and corporate.  Since being elected in April 2000, the country has known one leader. Paul Kagame has kept matters running as smoothly much More

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BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates over Astros

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) Michael A. Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates earn a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday. After Oneil Cruz delivered a game-tying RBI double off Astros reliever Ryan Pressly in the top of the eighth, Taylor -- an injury substitute in the fifth -- followed walks by Ke'Bryan Hayes and

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Wakefield Trinity • Wakefield Trinity v Featherstone Rovers

Trojan Horse wrote:


I’m just going on Ellis’s price point of the west being cheaper affordable tickets.

Tickets are £10 already. That’s already in place. You can buy an adult ticket for west for £10 on club shop.

What I did say was it would likely I expect be between 13-15 pound next season in west. Still affordable but a potential 50% mark up and it would be very inviting for away fans. I would imagine at that price we would get a number of larger SL followings on the... Читать дальше...

CounterPunch 

America, Israel-Palestine, and The Goals of Empire

The Israeli-Hamas “war” has dramatically changed the trajectory geopolitical affairs in the Middle East, with talk of a Palestinian state not this prevalent since the days of the failed Oslo Accords in the 90s. Hamas’ attack, and the subsequent response from Israeli forces in their destruction of Gaza, has served to create a window of political More

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