(2022-04-11). Imran Khan's "Political Martyrdom" Has Unleashed Unprecedented Socio-Political Forces. oneworld.press Never before has a genuinely grassroots political movement successfully proven that its own interpretation of patriotism, sovereignty, and national security can appeal to such a broad range of Pakistanis despite being different from The Establishment's. Imran Khan's "political martyrdom" has therefore unleashed truly unprecedented socio-political forces within Pakistan that seemingly caught The Establishment off guard and might thus prompt negotiations over a "new social contract".
(2022-04-11). Ukraine's Economy to Shrink by 45% in 2022: World Bank. telesurenglish.net Ukraine's economy is expected to shrink by 45.1 percent this year, and Russia's economy is projected to contract by 11.2 percent, according to the latest the World Bank's Economic Update on Europe and Central Asia. | RELATED: | The Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions on Russia are hitting economies around the globe, with emerging markets and developing countries in the Europe and Central Asia region expected to bear the brunt. | The economy…
(2022-04-11). LIVE: The Russian Military Keeps Up the Pressure on Mariupol. telesurenglish.net On Monday, 47 days after the start of their military operation in Ukraine, Russian troops maintain the initiative in the Donetsk, Mariupol and Kharkiv regions. Below are the main developments as they occur. | RELATED: | Russia keeps up the pressure in Donetsk, Mariupol and Kharkov. In the Donetsk area, Russia continues to focus on taking control of the Popasna, Rubizhne, Nyzhne, and Novobahmutivka settlements. Russian troops also seek to fu…
(2022-04-11). US Spreads Biological 'Poison' Worldwide. telesurenglish.net Chinese authorities consider the U.S. the biggest threat to global security when comparing the military expenditures of various countries. | After World War Two, the US ran amok around the world, leaving behind a plague of war and hatred wherever they went. Whether in the biological front or in the ideological front, the US is the top "poison disseminator."
(2022-04-11). US-NATO arming Ukraine for military offensive against Russia signals a massive and dangerous escalation. wsws.org Six weeks into the conflict, the naked imperialist character of the US-NATO war against Russia over Ukraine is emerging ever more clearly.
(2022-04-11). Macron, neo-fascist Le Pen advance to runoff in French presidential election. wsws.org Whichever candidate emerges victorious, the new president will oversee a reactionary government that will come into violent conflict with the working class.
(2022-04-11). France should avoid being dragged into US-China rivalry: Chief of Defense Staff. aninews.in Paris [France], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): France should avoid being drawn into the growing rivalry between China and the United States, which will become a central geopolitical confrontation of the future, General Francois Lecointre, Chief of the country's Defense Staff told a daily newspaper.
(2022-04-11). Could A Finnish-Swedish Alliance Be An Alternative To NATO Membership?>. oneworld.press Tuomioja's alternative to appease Finns and Swedes' artificially manufactured support of NATO membership through the regional alliance compromise that he proposed — including through the US' potential role as a third party within it — could present a "face-saving" exit from this security dilemma if it comes to pass. It would fall just short of crossing Russia's national security red lines but would also somewhat formalize the US' already existing military influence over their countries.
(2022-04-11). Red theory: Contradiction, the kernel of dialectics. fightbacknews.org Friedrich Engels lists three laws of dialectics, but, as we shall see, the most important is the law of contradiction, which he calls the law of the interpenetration of opposites. Before we discuss the other two (the transformation of quantity into quality, and the negation of the negation), let's look closely at contradiction. | Many of the great theorists of Marxism-Leninism wrote about dialects in general and contradiction in particular. Mao Zedong extrapolated from the writings of Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin, along with the direct experience of the Chinese revolution, a systematic theory of materialist di…
(2022-04-11). Texas: Progressive Student Union wins victory at referendum, fee hike stopped. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 4 and 5, the University of Texas at Arlington held its semester student elections. In addition to these elections was a referendum brought forth by the administration of UTA to justify raising tuition and fee costs related to the school. | This all began in 2019 when the Texas State legislature allowed UTA to raise the student union fee, which is a fee associated with the University Center (UC) on campus which most students have to pay. In January of 2022 the administration had presented a proposal to student government for them to adopt a resolution that would help make this happen. Thi…
(2022-04-11). India Purchases Russian Oil at Discount Despite US Pressure. telesurenglish.net India has bought at least 13 million oil barrels from Russia since Feb. 24, compared with nearly 16 million barrels in all of 2021, given the huge discounts offered by Moscow since the Ukraine crisis. | RELATED: | India is the world's third largest consumer of oil and imports over 80 percent of it from other countries. Last year, the majority of India's oil supplies came from the Middle East, the United States, and Nigeria.
(2022-04-11). Venezuela to Hold International Summit Against Fascism. telesurenglish.net Given the scenario of the conflict in Ukraine and the behavior of media multinationals, the organizers of the Summit will scientifically address the forms of communication in the world. | Felix Plasencia Venezuela FM: Tomorrow, April 11, the "International Summit Against Fascism" begins in Caracas, with almost 200 guests from five continents.
(2022-04-11). Victor Orbán wins fourth election victory, remains Hungarian prime minister. wsws.org The decisive factor for Orbán's clear electoral success was the Ukraine war. While the opposition alliance gave unrestricted support to NATO, Orbán did not join in the warmongering.
(2022-04-11). Trump endorses "America First" politicians at North Carolina rally. wsws.org Seeking to build support for far-right Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections and his likely run for president in 2024, Trump incited violence against immigrants and his political opponents.
(2022-04-11). Senator Rubio introduces Bills to prevent China's attempt to obtain US Genomic Data. aninews.in Washington [US] May 22 (ANI): US Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio has introduced two bills to counter China's efforts to collect US healthcare and genomics data both legally and illegally.
(2022-04-11). Ferrero Rocher: Salmonella infection has no link to Chinese mainland. ecns.cn All Kinder products produced in China or imported into the Chinese mainland (including products in transit and on sale via authorized channels) have no link to the Belgian factory involved in the salmonella infection.
(2022-04-11). Preservation of salient contributions by people of African descent too egregious for some. indybay.org Persevere, is the new elevated standard to hold fast upon in the latest round of efforts to erase all authentic record of people of African Descent along today's American River Parkway. If "they" are successful, it will not be for the lack of presenting authentic primary source documentation since the turn of the century. "White Male Only" remains the current methodology, to arrive at the desired "need" and foul process utilized in a cloaked private notion. Spring 2022, a new public process may allow for consideration of the 1840-1875 California Gold Mining region of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar, Sacra…
(2022-04-11). Friday 4/22: 2022 Silicon Valley Youth Climate Strike – Earth Day March & Rally. indybay.org Meet at San José City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, then march to Plaza de Cesar Chavez at 1 Paseo de San Antonio for Earth Day rally and booths…
(2022-04-11). Bangladesh records 1,028 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths. aninews.in Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Bangladesh reported 1,028 new COVID-19 cases and 38 new deaths on Saturday, taking the tally to 787,726 and the death toll to 12,348, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
(2022-04-11). Women and Their Allies March For Reproductive Rights – Again. indybay.org Many organizations in spirited march through Berkely in follow up to March 8 action…
(2022-04-11). Saturday 4/23: Climate Action Market at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. indybay.org 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz…
(2022-04-11). Remove content terming 'Indian variant': India tells social media intermediaries. aninews.in New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): India took a strong objection to the use of the term so-called 'Indian variant' for the B.1.617 variant of the coronavirus on social media posts.
(2022-04-11). Under Pressure, Texas DA Drops Murder Charge Against Woman in Abortion Case. indybay.org The district attorney of Starr County, Texas on April 10 said he would drop a murder charge against Lizelle Herrera, a woman who was arrested on April 8 for allegedly causing "the death of an individual by self-induced abortion."
(2022-04-11). Tuesday 4/12: Planned Parenthood National Mobilization Call to Volunteer Against Abortion Bans. indybay.org Virtual intro to volunteering webinar…
(2022-04-11). Friday 4/8: Celebration Rally for First Black Woman Justice to SCOTUS. indybay.org Livestream of celebration rally at steps of U.S. Supreme Court…
(2022-04-11). SNB 61: Los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila barren y asaltan la cima. cubadebate.cu Los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila dieron esta tarde de domingo su cuarto zarpazo al hilo y aprovecharon el resbalón de los Gallos espirituanos para asaltar la cima del campeonato. Mientras tanto, también salieron victoriosos en la jornada equipos como Pinar del Río, Mayabeque, Las Tunas, Granma, Guantánamo y Holguín en una serie que no deja de sorprender.
(2022-04-11). Nepal opposition parties pledge to take legal steps against PM Oli, President Bhandari's move to dissolve Parliament. aninews.in Kathmandu [Nepal], May 22 (ANI): Terming the decision to dissolve the House of Representatives as "unconstitutional and undemocratic", an alliance of Nepal opposition parties on Saturday declared that they will take legal and political steps against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Bidya Devi Bhandari for taking such a move.
(2022-04-11). Minnesota marks 74th anniversary of Deir Yassin Massacre. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 40 people marked the anniversary of the Deir Yassin massacre on April 9 at 29th and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. April marks the 74th anniversary of the Deir Yassin massacre, in the Palestinian village where in 1948 100 men, women and children were systematically murdered by Israeli commandos. Every year Palestinians across the world mark Deir Yassin and demand the right to return to their homeland. The rally featured speakers from Veterans for Peace, Northfielders for Palestine/Israel, Middle East Peace Now, American Muslims for Palestine, and the MN Anti-War Committee. | After the rally pr…
(2022-04-11). Halt new fossil fuel projects say Californians across the state on Climate Day of Action. indybay.org Communities across California joined together as they called on the governor to build on his climate leadership by ending all new fossil fuel permitting and strengthening the setbacks rule to include both new and existing oil wells. Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) California hosted a virtual press conference with elected officials in solidarity with a statewide day of action while 11 regions across the state took community actions..
(2022-04-11). Huge rally in Colombo demands Sri Lankan President Rajapakse resign. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party campaigners made a significant intervention at the Colombo demonstration, the largest in the past fortnight, distributing hundreds of copies of the party's socialist program of action.
(2022-04-11). Elected Official Coalition and Other Groups Press for Drilling ban to Weaken Power of Petr. indybay.org The IPCC report makes it clear that delaying more aggressive action to transition away from fossil fuels usage would be catastrophic. In this moment of global crisis, California must do more to meet the challenge of the climate emergency. Elected Officials to Protect California speak out with other groups.
(2022-04-11). Can Tunisia Get Hit by a New "Arab Spring"? journal-neo.org 
As you know, it was with the "Jasmine Revolution" in Tunisia in 2010-2011 that a wave of protests began throughout the Arab world, whose consequences are still being felt by a number of countries. And against this background, Tunisia became the first "new democracy." The Ennahda that came to power as a result, closely linked …
(2022-04-11). Amazon Is Interfering In Unionizing Efforts Again In Bessemer, AL. progressivehub.net MITCHELL CLARK | THE VERGE…
(2022-04-11). Fossil Fuel Companies Are Reaping The Benefits Of The Ukraine War. progressivehub.net MEL GURTOV | LA PROGRESSIVE…
(2022-04-11). No More Wars And A Ban On Nuclear Weapons. progressivehub.net RAFAEL DE LA RUBIA | PRESSENZA…
(2022-04-11). WATCH: 17-Year-Old Palestinian Succumbs to Wounds in Jenin. palestinechronicle.com 
17-year-old Mohammad Zakarneh succumbed on Monday to the wounds he sustained during confrontations with Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Zakarneh was shot by
(2022-04-11). Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Young Man near Bethlehem (VIDEO). palestinechronicle.com 
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man on Sunday night during a military raid in the town of al-Khader, south of the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, Quds News Network reported. The Palestinian
(2022-04-11). Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas Released from Prison & Celebrates in Guayaquil. orinocotribune.com The former Ecuadorian vice president during the presidency of Rafael Correa remained in a prison for four years and six months, and was seriously affected by health issues. | This Sunday, April 10 at 11: 31 a.m. local time, the former Vice President of Ecuador, Jorge Glas, left the Latacunga prison after having been deprived of liberty for almost five years. His incarceration came as a part of a judicial process considered by many as an extension of the judicial persecution (lawfare) launched in the South American country, also against former president Rafael Correa to eliminate any chance for Correísmo to come ba…
(2022-04-11). Dutch Journo: 'We are Here, in Donbass, to Awaken Westerners Deluded by MSM Propaganda'. orinocotribune.com By Ekaterina Blinova — April 8, 2022 | There are only a handful of Western journalists on the ground in Donbass, while the Western mainstream press is rubber-stamping fake news about the Ukrainian crisis using the same templates it previously exploited in Iraq, Libya and Syria, says Dutch independent journalist Sonja van den Ende. | Sonja van den Ende, an independent journalist from Rotterdam, Netherlands, went to the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics as an embedded reporter with the Russian army to see how the special operation is unfolding with her own eyes. | The sound of shelling and explosion does…
(2022-04-11). Telecom Corporations Invest Again in Venezuela (+5G). orinocotribune.com Beyond the ominous voices that insist on campaigns to announce a permanent economic catastrophe in the midst of the blockade against Venezuela, both the state and private corporations are advancing in the implementation of new technological platforms, as is the case of mobile phone and 5G networks. | In that sense, it recently came to light that at least two private corporations dedicated to providing telecommunication services have already presented specific plans with regards to the matter. One of them is Digitel, which has a history of more than 20 years in Venezuela. | The other big telecom corporation operat…
(2022-04-11). The great power rivalry will continue to grow. thealtworld.com At the end of March 2022, the American RAND corporation released a study entitled "Understanding competition. Great Power Rivalry in a Changing International Order — Concepts and Theories". [i] The author is RAND Senior Fellow Michael Mazarr, known for his publications on hybrid warfare, security, military strategy, and deterrence theory. [ii] Previously, he regularly gave comments and participated in the preparation of reports on the topic of rivalry, but the new material was already released with an amendment for the conduct of a special military operation by Russia, so the current rethinking of the approa…
(2022-04-11). Arlington, TX: Second Turning Point USA bigot forced out of student government. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 5, the second student government bigot, a member of the conservative group Turning Point USA, had their impeachment trial in the student senate. Alyssa Spencer, now ex-chief of staff, faced similar charges to Caitlyn Burge-Surliest in being unable to perform her duty as an executive officer of student government due to her bigoted views alongside her poor performance as a chief of staff. | One of the key aspects in impeachment manager Jacqueline Avila's case was that Alyssa Spencer had waited an entire month to post a very necessary document needed for student senators to perform their du…
(2022-04-11). Grand Rapids cop executes youth from Congo. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – Hundreds marched to remember Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old African man murdered by Grand Rapids police in Michigan. Lyoya's family led a march, April 9, through the Black neighborhood of Boston Square to a vigil for their first-born son. | After shooting Lyoya on April 4, the police immediately created their own story for broadcast to local news stations. That story fell apart within hours. The police claim there was a struggle, but Lyoya's father, Peter Lyoya, said through an interpreter that there was no struggle in the video he was shown. Lyoya said the video shows his son being murdered "ex…
(2022-04-11). Soldiers Abduct Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted, Monday dawn, two young Palestinian men from their homes in Methaloon town, south of Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes in the town before abducting Fayez Rabay'a and Mohammad Ya'ish Rabay'a. The town's invasion led to protests before …
(2022-04-11). Palestinian Teen Dies From Serious Wounds Suffered In Jenin. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed Monday morning that a Palestinian teenage boy has died from serious wounds he suffered Sunday, after Israeli soldiers shot him in Jenin city, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The Health Ministry said the teen, Mohammad Hussein Zakarna, 17, was shot in the back by undercover Israeli …
(2022-04-11). Israeli Soldiers Kill A Woman And Young Man, In Hebron And Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers killed a young Palestinian woman in Hebron and a young man in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Three Palestinians, including two women, were killed by the army, Sunday Israeli sources said a Palestinian woman stabbed an officer near the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, in the southern part of the West …
(2022-04-11). The political issues in the Governor Whitmer kidnap plot verdict. wsws.org The outcome of the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Whitmer shows that the political violence of paramilitary and fascistic groups aligned with the Republican Party will not be stopped by the courts or the Democratic Party.
(2022-04-11). Vigor Marine shipyard workers in Portland and Seattle vote again to authorize strike. wsws.org The commercial shipbuilding and repair company has offered its 900 workers raises that would amount to cuts in real pay given record inflation rates.
(2022-04-11). Budget cuts to deepen in Australian universities. wsws.org The opposition Labor Party voted for the federal budget, which targets higher education for further steep cuts, on top of the elimination of up to 90,000 jobs in the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-04-11). This week in history: April 11-17. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
