(2022-10-13). Biden Administration wants kidnapped Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab to "suffer like Julian Assange," according to UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur. mronline.org 
New documentary by Alex Smith explores travails of Saab who faces U.S. wrath because he tried to circumvent Washington's onerous illegal sanctions levied against Venezuela.
(2022-10-13). The Call Heard Around the World: Free Julian Assange Now! orinocotribune.com 
Thousands of people formed a human chain around the UK Parliament on October 8 to demand freedom for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Actions in solidarity with the imprisoned journalist were held across the world, including in Morocco, Brazil, Australia, and the US | On Saturday, October 8, thousands of people in the UK gathered for a massive act of solidarity with political prisoner and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Protestors formed a human chain around the Parliament in London to demand that the government cancel Assange's looming extradition to the US, and for him to finally be freed. | Supporters in…
(2022-10-13). "Workers must fight to free Julian Assange!"—Will Lehman, candidate for UAW president. wsws.org The case of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is critical to the interests of all workers, in the US and throughout the world.
(2022-10-13). Three Turkish Drone Strikes Hit Northeastern Syria In Just Two Days (Videos). southfront.org 
Turkish combat drones have reportedly carried out three airstrikes on areas held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria's northeastern region. | On October 12, a Turkish drone strike hit a vehicle of the SDF's Syriac Security Office, Sutoro, as it was passing near the town of al-Malikiyah in the northeastern countryside of al-Hasakah. In a statement, the Sutoro acknowledged that one of its personnel was killed as a result of the strike. Meanwhile, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Hum…
(2022-10-12). A good And righteous proxy war wouldn't need such cartoonish PR. mronline.org 
Star Wars megastar Mark Hamill was recently named an ambassador for United24, the fundraising platform of the Ukrainian government, where according to The Times his attention will center on "the procurement, repair and replacement of drones as well as pilot training."
(2022-10-12). Venezuelan Authorities Give Las Tejerías Tragedy Update: 43 dead, 56 Missing. orinocotribune.com 
President Maduro directed relevant authorities to deliver financial aid through the Patria System to families affected by the landslide. | This Tuesday, October 11, President Nicolás Maduro reported that nearly deaths and 56 missing persons have been recorded to date after torrential rains caused a landslide in Las Tejerías, Santos Michelena municipality, Aragua state. | From Miraflores, Caracas, the president explained that a study was carried out using satellite images and drones from before and after the tragedy in Las Tejerías. "Venezuela has accumulated experience and scientific knowledge, given that we…