(2022-06-15). Oil industry stops bill banning oil drilling in CA waters from moving forward. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 1 offshore drilling permits in state waters since January 1, 2019. Of those permits, five were for new wells and the rest were for reworking existing wells, according to an analysis of permits approved through October 1, 2021 and posted at www.NewsomWellWatch.org by Consumer Watchdog and FracTracker Alliance.
(2022-06-15). US reluctant to see peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Russian Ambassador to the United States criticized the US' official remarks about the possibility of increasing supplies of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Ukraine.
(2022-06-15). Ukrainian government plans book banning on massive scale. wsws.org Oleksandra Koval, director of the Ukrainian Book Institute (UBI), estimated that more than 100 million copies of "propaganda books," including Russian classics, needed to be removed from Ukraine's public libraries.
(2022-06-15). Detienen a sospechosos de asesinato de funcionario en México. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al ente fueron identificados como Nicolás 'N', alias 'El Nico', de 37 años de edad, y Martín 'N', de 68 años y contador público.
(2022-06-15). Panamericano sub 23: Cuba ya tiene pasaje para el campeonato mundial. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol sub 23 se impuso este martes a su similar de Guatemala con fácil marcador de 10-2, para asegurarse un puesto en las semifinales del torneo Panamericano de Aguascalientes, México, y conseguir así su boleto para el campeonato mundial de la categoría. El próximo jueves la selección cubana se enfrentará a México.
(2022-06-15). Amid strike wave across France, Macron calls to rearm against Russia. wsws.org Citing NATO's war on Russia, the French government is preparing a massive increase in military spending, social cuts, and laws to impose speed-up in industry.
(2022-06-15). Updated Mayo Clinic recommendations for infant formula shortage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores, largely caused by supply chain issues, as well as a recent recall of several contaminated baby formula products. While this unfortunate crisis continues to impact thousands of caregivers needing to feed their babies, Mayo Clinic continues to offer advice on safe alternatives in the short term to patients. Alternative formula options For most infants, it is OK to switch…
(2022-06-15). New York City 'March Against Union-Busting Billionaires' keeps the struggle in the streets. workers.org 
New York City The June 7 Starbucks union win in Memphis, Tennessee, showed that the bosses' tried-and-true, union-busting tactics aren't working like they used to. In the face of the February racist firing of the Memphis 7, election tampering by the bosses and constant anti-union interference, workers at that store . . . |
(2022-06-15). Democratic controlled Congress allows funding for school meal programs to expire, threatening 10 million children with hunger. wsws.org Legislators have decided not to renew $11 billion in funding for a school meal reimbursement program. Child advocacy groups expect the cut to push up to 10 million children into hunger over the summer and into the new school year.
(2022-06-15). Biden Officials Concerned Russia Sanctions Hurting Ordinary People More Than Putin. news.antiwar.com Bloomberg History has shown that US sanctions and other economic pressure do little to change the targeted government and
(2022-06-15). Iran Remains Hopeful for Nuclear Deal After IAEA Rebuke. news.antiwar.com Last week's IAEA rebuke against Iran, and subsequent Iranian measures, have some IAEA figures warning it could be a "fatal blow" to the nuclear deal. | Iran, however, says they remain hopeful for a nuclear deal, even after the "unconstructive" moves of last week. Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian To that end, Iran reported that the US accepted a proposal just before the IAEA meeting last week, suggesting th…
(2022-06-15). Activists March in Chicago Demanding Freedom for Alex Saab. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, June 14, 2022 ( A group of US activists participated in the contingent, united by their opposition to attacks on Venezuela's sovereignty by the US government, and in the demand for the freedom of political prisoner Alex Saab. The Venezuelan diplomat was abducted at the request…
(2022-06-15). Palestine's New Resistance Model: How the Past Year Redefined the Struggle for Freedom. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud  ; Jun 8, 2022 | That took place between May 2021 and May 2022 is nothing less than a paradigm shift in Palestinian resistance. Thanks to the popular and inclusive nature of Palestinian mobilization against the Israeli occupation, resistance in Palestine is no longer an ideological, political or regional preference. | In the period between the signing of the
(2022-06-15). Moveable Feast Cafe 2022/06/15 … Open Thread. thesaker.is 2022/06/15 08: 00: 01Welcome to the 'Moveable Feast Cafe'. The 'Moveable Feast' is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of…
(2022-06-14). Forum on 'future-oriented cooperation' among China, Japan, S.Korea held in Seoul. ecns.cn The International Forum for Trilateral Cooperation 2022 among China, Japan and South Korea was held here on Tuesday under the theme of "Future-Oriented Trilateral Cooperation: Lasting Peace, Common Prosperity, Shared Culture."
(2022-06-15). "It's like a death sentence in that place": Former Caterpillar Mapleton foundry worker speaks out following death of Steven Dierkes. wsws.org A number of current and former workers at the global heavy equipment giant have contacted the WSWS in recent days to speak out about the dangerous conditions they frequently confront.
(2022-06-15). Pdte. venezolano llega a Catar en visita de Estado. telesurtv.net Desde 2016 Venezuela y Catar han impulsado acciones conjuntas para avanzar en la cooperación dentro de la OPEP.
(2022-06-15). Chinese envoy hopes Yemen ceasefire will be permanent. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy said Tuesday that China hopes for a permanent truce between the warring parties in Yemen, which entered a two-month cease-fire on April 2 under the auspices of the UN and agreed to extend the truce for another two months on June 2.
(2022-06-15). Wednesday 6/22: SF Poet and Co-Editor of Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here, Beau Beausoleil Reads New Work. indybay.org The Green Arcade | 1680 Market Street | SF, CA 94102…
(2022-06-15). Democracy, General Strikes & Fascism At AFL-CIO With David Van Deusen Pres Vermont AFL-CIO. indybay.org WorkWeek interviews Vermont AFL-CIO president David Van Deusen about the two resolutions that they submitted for democracy in the AFL-CIO and the need to prepare to organize a general strike against the rise of fascism an another insurrection and attempted coup. The AFL-CIO executive council tabled both.
(2022-06-15). Cuba y Panamá conversan de cara a negociaciones migratorias. telesurtv.net La comitiva cubana realiza la visita por motivo de la VI Ronda de Conversaciones sobre Temas Migratorios Panamá-Cuba.
(2022-06-15). Iran, Iraq discuss fighting against terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian envoy to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh and the leader of the National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting to discuss the latest regional developments, including fighting against terrorism.
(2022-06-15). Explosion reported in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Media sources reported an explosion in the town of Sadr in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.
(2022-06-14). Continuous rain forecast for southern China. ecns.cn Heavy downpours that have been battering southern parts of China over the past few days, causing floods and landslides, are forecast to last until June 22, the National Meteorological Center said.
(2022-06-15). Torrential rain hits Fujian. ecns.cn Persistent rainfall in the upstream area pushed up water levels of the Wulongjiang river in Fujian.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Palliative care for people with cancer designed to fit the needs of each patient. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Palliative care is offered alongside cancer treatment to help people with cancer manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for them and their families. Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on relieving patients' pain and other symptoms of serious illness no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. "The palliative care team really focuses on addressing symptoms and needs so that we can help people feel as comfortable as they can as they…
(2022-06-15). President Raeisi welcomes Turkmen counterpart in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on Wednesday officially welcomed his Turkmen counterpart Serdar Berdimuhamedow in Tehran.
(2022-06-15). Malmierca en la clausura de la II Jornada Económica-Productiva: Debemos continuar buscando soluciones creativas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Debemos continuar buscando soluciones creativas que permitan incrementar los ingresos por exportaciones y el ahorro por la sustitución efectiva de las importaciones, afirmó Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, desde la Cámara de Comercio durante la clausura de la II Jornada Económica- Productiva.
(2022-06-15). Massive collection of chili peppers harvested in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers air chili peppers in the sun in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, June 14, 2022.
(2022-06-15). Wall Street slide continues in lead-up to crucial Fed decision. wsws.org US stocks have fallen more than 20 percent from their record highs in January, entering bear market territory.
(2022-06-15). OMS convoca comité de emergencia ante brote de viruela símica. telesurtv.net La OMS ha registrado, en lo que va de año, más de 1.600 casos confirmados y casi 1. 0 sospechosos de viruela símica en 39 países.
(2022-06-15). With contract expiration for dockworkers looming, Biden makes warmongering speech at Los Angeles ports. wsws.org The Biden administration is working with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in a desperate bid to prevent a walkout by more than 20,000 West Coast dockworkers.
(2022-06-15). Al menos seis fallecidos dejan intensas lluvias en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Las intensas lluvias producto de fenómenos atmosféricos en activo han provocado deslizamientos de tierra, interrupción vial y crecida de ríos.
(2022-06-14). Over 25 pct of Japanese singles in 30s not willing to marry: survey. ecns.cn One in four singles in their 30s who have never been married in Japan said they have no desire to tie the knot, a government survey revealed Tuesday.
(2022-06-15). Suspenden audiencia de habeas corpus para Jorge Glas en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Debió desalojarse el complejo judicial donde tendría lugar la vista debido a una posible amenaza de bomba.
(2022-06-15). Tuesday 6/14: Downtown Plan Expansion at Santa Cruz City Council. indybay.org The Downtown Plan Expansion project is #30 on the city council meeting agenda, and will be heard sometime after 6 PM, following oral communications. | * See meeting agenda for information on participating virtually/phoning in: | ecm.cityofsantacruz.com/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=1931&doctype=1…
(2022-06-14). China's ecosystem improved greatly since 2012: minister. ecns.cn China has seen significant improvement in the quality and stability of its ecosystem since 2012 amid the country's efforts on environmental governance, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu has said.
(2022-06-15). Sunday 7/3: Fulfilling the Promise of America, a symposium. indybay.org ZOOM video meet: | zoom.us/j/94131824284?pwd=RzI0ZEY1eEkrbkxFemNOMHFHbUZXZz09…
(2022-06-15). Significado del Decreto de Guerra a Muerte de Simón Bolívar. telesurtv.net Según el historiador Luís García, el significado de la proclama fue la de sincerar el bando patriota y conformar así las fuerzas independentistas tras la caída de la primera república.
(2022-06-15). WCCUSD Union Busting Attack On Adult School Teachers United Leadership. indybay.org The WCCUSD school district terminated the president and vice president of the Adult School Teachers United in a union busting attack. The president Ken Ryan and vice president Kristen Pursley discuss their termination, the reason behind it and the attack on adult education and ESL by not only the District by the Democrats in the legislature and governor.
(2022-06-15). Inflación en Argentina se desacelera a 5.1 por ciento. telesurtv.net En mayo pasado, la categoría de Alimentos y Bebidas no alcohólicas fue la de mayor variación de precios; en tanto la Salud y el Transporte, las de mayor alza.
(2022-06-15). Pandemic profiteers prey on the crisis in education, while US schools are increasingly riven by class divide. wsws.org A bullseye has been placed on the American public education system. Edubusinesses have seized on the pandemic and the crisis within schools to extract record profits and deepen the drive to privatize schooling.
(2022-06-15). Chengdu Natural History Museum prepares to go public. ecns.cn The Chengdu Natural History Museum has completed all procedures to host exhibitions soon, according to the Chengdu Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau.
(2022-06-15). Strike at university hospitals in North Rhine-Westphalia. wsws.org The so-called "Relief Collective Agreement" being promoted by the trade union Verdi is designed to deflect the anger and willingness to fight of hospital workers.
(2022-06-15). 69 countries say no to interference in China's internal affairs. ecns.cn A group of countries said on Tuesday that issues concerning Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet are China's internal affairs, expressing opposition to politicization of human rights, double standards and interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
(2022-06-15). Detienen a nuevo sospechoso por la desaparición en la Amazonía. telesurtv.net El periodista británico Dom Phillips y el indigenista Bruno Pereira desaparecieron el 5 de junio en la región de Vale do Javari.
(2022-06-15). Grassroots Organizing: 4 Reasons Starbucks Workers Have Been So Successful Unionizing. commondreams.org If the Starbucks model continues to be successful, it could encourage workers at other companies to adopt the same playbook.
(2022-06-15). El precio mundial del arroz podría dispararse, alertan expertos de la FAO. cubadebate.cu El índice de precios de los alimentos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO, por sus siglas en inglés) muestra que los precios internacionales del arroz suben por quinto mes consecutivo. Según los últimos datos de mayo aportados por el organismo, el precio alcanzó su máximo en 12 meses, informa CNBC.
(2022-06-14). Highest observatory in world will give Tibet a better view of the galaxy. ecns.cn Construction of the first observatory in the Tibet autonomous region kicked off this week, following a foundation stone-laying ceremony on Sunday for what is said to be the highest observatory in the world.
(2022-06-15). øQuién es Gustavo Petro, candidato presidencial en Colombia. telesurtv.net La historia del líder colombiano, quien intenta por tercera ocasión llegar al Palacio de Nariño, ha estado marcada por amenazas contra su vida, el exilio y la persecución política.
(2022-06-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, June 15.
(2022-06-15). Chinese patent medicine popular at Jakarta Fair. ecns.cn Chinese patent medicines have become a big seller at the Jakarta Fair 2022, an agent said on Monday.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is ulnar wrist pain? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you have pain on the side of your wrist opposite your thumb, it's called ulnar wrist pain. There are many things that can cause it, and there are several ways to treat it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/8XadkSpme-w Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Ulnar wrist pain is a small area from the pinky side of your…
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to expect with COVID-19 vaccinations for youngest kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could grant emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccination for the youngest kids later this month. Pfizer asked the agency to review data and authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years.If the FDA committee recommends authorization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will still need to sign off on the vaccinations before they would go into the littlest of arms. Watch: The Mayo…
(2022-06-15). Consumer Health: Men's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org June is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 13—19, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Two of the leading causes of death for men in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for…
(2022-06-15). Aviation Sports Tourism Festival kicks off in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Parachutists perform during the 2022 Jiangxi Aviation Sports Tourism Festival in Ji'an, east China's Jiangxi Province, June 14, 2022. The festival opened on Tuesday in Jiangxi.
(2022-06-15). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Décimo Aniversario – °Antes, Ahora y Más Allá! Celebración y Reuinon para la Acción. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…
(2022-06-15). "Young and Loud" Marches in Mountain View. indybay.org The newly formed group Young and Loud is a coalition of students that organize events and mobilize youth across the state of California.
(2022-06-15). Britain admits to spying on Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson. wsws.org The little-reported admission again demonstrates that the pursuit of Assange has entailed vast government violations of fundamental democratic rights.
(2022-06-14). WTO's 12th ministerial meeting, an opportunity and test to multilateralism. ecns.cn The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is currently being held here after being postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors.
(2022-06-15). China's first national-level urban gas flow metering station built in Beijing. ecns.cn China's first national-level urban gas flow metering station has been officially built in Beijing to carry out gas measurement and evaluation across the country, according to Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation on Tuesday.
(2022-06-15). Wednesday 6/15: Labor History: A key to unlocking workers' power today. indybay.org Online via Zoom | To register: bit.ly/FSFD-Labor…
(2022-06-14). China to step up stress testing for CPTPP, DEPA in Nansha, plan says. ecns.cn China's State Council on Tuesday released a sweeping plan to build Nansha in South China's Guangdong Province into a "major strategic platform" for global cooperation.
(2022-06-15). Costa Rica clasifica al Mundial de Catar tras vencer a Nueva Zelanda. telesurtv.net El equipo centroamericano obtuvo su sexta participación en la cita, la tercera consecutiva, e integrará el grupo E junto a España, Japón y Alemania.
(2022-06-15). Hong Kong ranks 5th in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, up from 7th. ecns.cn In the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2022 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was ranked fifth globally, up from the seventh place last year.
(2022-06-15). Justicia brasileña prorroga indagación contra Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Durante varios meses, la Comisión Parlamentaria investigó la gestión del Gobierno con la pandemia del coronavirus.
(2022-06-15). Tehran, Ashgabat to set up trade center for enhancing ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan will establish a joint trade center for the invigoration of economic activities.
(2022-06-15). Orthopedic surgeons have another tool for knee replacement: augmented reality. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — For people with severe arthritis pain in the knee joints, knee replacement is a viable option to improve their quality of life. Orthopedic surgeons now have a new tool for knee replacement: augmented reality. With augmented reality technology, a surgeon views data with special smart glasses or a helmet-based visor while maintaining the view of the surgical site. Virtual reality headsets block out users' vision and give them the sense that they…
(2022-06-15). "KPFA Protector's" Supporter & Multi-Millionaire Property Owner. indybay.org KPFA "Protectors" supporter Matthew Hallinan has now supported the removal of District Attorney Chesin Boudin saying that it is "It's grow-up time in America."
(2022-06-14). Large group within UN call for respect toward any country's internal affairs. ecns.cn A group of nearly 70 countries called on Tuesday for respect of sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and non-interference in other states' internal affairs.
(2022-06-15). Paraguay propone extender gasoducto boliviano en su país. telesurtv.net Lo propuso el presidente paraguayo Mario Abdo en la visita que realiza a Bolivia para conmemorar fin de guerra del Chaco.
(2022-06-14). Country's policies seen helping cool high inflation around world. ecns.cn China's prudent and responsible monetary policy will help tame global price pressures and further propel growth when necessary as sustained high inflation emerged as a major concern of the global economy…
(2022-06-14). China's first cargo airport to put into operation. ecns.cn Photo taken on June 14, 2022 shows a view of the Ezhou Huahu Airport in Ezhou, central China's Hubei Province. It is China's first cargo airport, with the functional orientation of the air cargo hub and feeder airport for passenger transport.
(2022-06-15). Wednesday 6/22: CA Legislation to Protect Abortion Rights Discussion w/ Planned Parenthood. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-06-15). Thursday 6/16: January 6th Hearings Day 3 (livestream new schedule). indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2022-06-15). Petro envía mensaje a los colombianos a pocos días del balotaje. telesurtv.net El contrincante de Petro, Rodolfo Hernández, ha desatado olas de críticas en su contra ante varias declaraciones.
(2022-06-15). 2022 California Juneteenth – National Freedom Day. indybay.org In the coming years over 100 California cities with @100,000+ residents will begin to discover our unique California Juneteenth Legacy, helping manifest equity and greater inclusion throughout the 5th largest economy in the world. Today, "Mining for Freedom" or the authentic "Golden Legacy" of our California USCT who fought, bleed and died for freedom is a fierce debate impacting future generation.
(2022-06-15). Beijing ground public transport network starts automatic health code verification. ecns.cn Beijing ground public transport networks have started automatic verification of health code since Wednesday, except for the bus routes that were temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-06-14). Former English teacher an online sales sensation. ecns.cn On Dec 28, New Oriental launched the livestream channel Dongfang Zhenxuan, or Oriental Select, on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, to sell products after it ended its tutoring business targeting primary and high school students at the end of last year.
(2022-06-15). UK government needs to ditch its arrogance and hypocrisy on human rights issues. ecns.cn The UK government needs to ditch its arrogance and hypocrisy on human rights issues, and take serious actions to respond to the criticism and questioning from home and abroad.‚ÄÇ…
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic expert offers tips to prevent, manage headaches, from migraine to 'rebound'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Headache disorders are among the most common health problems worldwide and one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In this expert alert, neurologist Amaal Starling, M.D., a headache and migraine expert at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, offers tips to prevent and manage headache disorders, including migraine and medication-induced rebound headache. There are more than a dozen different types of headache disorders. The most common disabling…
(2022-06-14). Fuxing bullet train impresses U.S. ambassador in China. ecns.cn The U.S. ambassador in China Nicholas Burns said he was impressed by China's Fuxing bullet train during his visit to Wuhan from Beijing on Sunday.
(2022-06-15). ONU alerta sobre graves consecuencias por inacción climática. telesurtv.net "Nuestro mundo se enfrenta al caos climático (…) es hora de comprender que los recursos renovables son el plan de paz del siglo XXI", indicó Guterres.
(2022-06-15). Price claims Iran's proposal goes beyond scope of JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Confirming the remarks of the Iranian Foreign Minister regarding the presentation of a new proposal to revive the JCPOA, Ned Price claimed that Iran's proposal goes beyond the scope of the JCPOA.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn't look like. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Wide reports of a lifeguard shortage around the nation mean many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed for the summer. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water safety becomes an issue especially for children. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician says drowning happens quickly and quietly so make sure children are always supervised by an attentive adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0FH9b1LiwY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10) is in the…
(2022-06-15). Spanish unions work with PSOE-Podemos government against postal, metalworkers strikes. wsws.org Unions affiliated to the ruiling parties are working to impose real pay cuts and block the emergence of strikes against the government.
(2022-06-15). Iran export to Turkmenistan at 79% growth: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — A spokesman for Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that over 1,014,000 tons of non-oil goods, valued at $300 million, were exchanged between Iran and Turkmenistan during the current administration.
(2022-06-15). Strawberry supermoon lights up night sky across China. ecns.cn June's full moon, normally seen as the final full moon of spring or the first of summer, is traditionally called the Strawberry Moon.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to offer sports participation physicals for local high school athletes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will offer sports physicals for area students who are entering seventh to 12th grades and want to participate in school sports programs. The exams, which follow the protocol set by the Minnesota State High School League, are open to all athletes from Southeast Minnesota. Exams will be available by appointment only on July 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. CDT. Exams will be performed at Mayo…
(2022-06-15). FM: To invest in China is to invest in the future. ecns.cn To invest in China is to invest in the future. By proposing misplaced curbs on normal trade and business ties with China, the US politicians will not succeed in blocking China's development. Rather, they will be surrounding the US with walls and and costing the US itself opportunities to grow.
(2022-06-14). Donations of organs going up in nation. ecns.cn China continues to gain momentum in encouraging voluntary organ donations as the number of donated organs has risen in recent years, officials and a new report said.
(2022-06-15). Lawmakers, Organizations Warn Biden Against Rushed Pipeline Restart Off California Coast. indybay.org Repair of Ruptured Oil Pipeline to Be Fast-Tracked Without Public Input…
(2022-06-15). Iran, Turkmenistan ink 9 MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan signed 9 Memorandum of Understandings and issued a joint statement on Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, June 15.
(2022-06-15). China's surveyed urban unemployment rate down to 5.9 pct in May. ecns.cn China's surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.9 percent in May, down 0.2 percentage points from April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Patients, Executive Director Highlighted in American Association for Cancer Research Cancer Disparities Progress Report. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — The American Association for Cancer Research today released its Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2022. The publication aims to raise awareness of the enormous toll that cancer exacts on racial and ethnic minorities and other diverse and medically underserved populations in the United States while highlighting areas of recent progress in reducing cancer health disparities. The report also provides specific recommendations for achieving health equity, a fundamental human right for all people regardless…
(2022-06-15). Snow leopard captured on infrared camera in Sichuan. ecns.cn This image captured by an infrared camera in November 2021 shows a snow leopard at the Wanglang area of the Giant Panda National Park in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2022-06-14). Alert for spillover effects of U.S. economic recession. ecns.cn The consumer price index rose 8.6 percent year-on-year in May, the highest since December 1981, and the month-on-month growth was 1.0 percent. The core CPI rose 6.0 percent year-on-year and 0.6 percent month-on-month.
(2022-06-15). 100,000 Turkish doctors strike amid growing global movement of health care workers. wsws.org Amid unprecedented inflation and falls in living standards due to the pandemic and war, Turkish doctors have organized one day national strike for better wages and benefits.
(2022-06-15). Trump denounces January 6 hearings as "treasonous" and repeats baseless claims of a "stolen election" wsws.org Trump's diatribe was pitched both to the November mid-term elections and the 2024 presidential election, and to the cultivation of a fascist, extra-constitutional movement to be thrown against the growing movement of the working class.
(2022-06-14). Assaults bring law into focus. ecns.cn Chinese prosecutors have pledged to strengthen efforts against offenses that undermine people's sense of security after video footage showing several men assaulting women in Hebei province sparked public outrage over the weekend.
(2022-06-15). ONU reporta 123 muertos tras enfrentamientos en Darfur, Sudán. telesurtv.net Es parte de la crisis de violencia que vive Sudán, tras el golpe de Estado contra el entonces presidente Omar al-Bashir.
(2022-06-15). Friday 6/17: Baila Community Dance Party. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2022-06-14). China's industrial economy grows leaps and bounds in past decade. ecns.cn China's resolute efforts over the past decade to make its industrial economy grow huge and robust have resulted in this sector being more competitive and resilient in a world fraught with uncertainties and risks.
(2022-06-15). Rosario Cárdenas: "La danza es el espacio multisensorial que se dibuja y luego se vuelve efímero" (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Rosario Cárdenas ve el cuerpo como un multilátero. Baila. Mueve sus manos al compás del sonido. Cierra los ojos y vibra con la música. Trabaja la fragmentación corporal mediante oposiciones de todas las partes de la silueta humana. Intenta todo el tiempo romper la frontalidad física. Es como una hoja en el viento que solo se deja llevar.
(2022-06-15). øCómo y dónde observar la Superluna de Fresa. telesurtv.net La ocasión es especial para fotografiar la luna, que estará en su punto más cercano a la Tierra.
(2022-06-15). World's first desert railway loop line completed in China. ecns.cn The Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region will commence operation on Thursday, marking the establishment of the world's first desert railway loop line, a 2,712-kilometer-long route that encircles Taklimakan Desert.
(2022-06-15). China's fixed-asset investment up 6.2 pct in January-May. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 6.2 percent year on year in the first five months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). Díaz-Canel analiza con los gobernadores difícil situación económica que atraviesa el país (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El mandatario cubano se refirió a la inflación, al desabastecimiento, a problemas de producción y al trabajo que está costando que las navieras pongan en tiempo los recursos que han sido contratados y pagados. A eso que está afectando al mundo entero luego de la pandemia, se suma en Cuba la situación electroenergética y los efectos de las intensas lluvias de las últimas semanas que han provocado daños en viviendas y viales.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of skin checks for people with darker skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One out of 5 people in the U.S. will develop a form of skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. For people with darker skin tones, incidence of late-stage skin cancer is rising. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa (Nie-e-ARE-ah Bar-BOH-sah), a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how people with darker skin tones can protect themselves from skin cancer. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wu5tIo2qISc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the…
(2022-06-15). Last downtown COVID-19 makeshift hospital in Shanghai closes. ecns.cn Medical staff members pose for a group photo at the makeshift hospital of Shanghai New International Expo Center in the Pudong New Area, east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2022.
(2022-06-15). Oklahoma seeks execution of 25 prisoners after federal judge denies challenge to state's lethal injection protocol. wsws.org The rush to execution in Oklahoma comes despite clear evidence that executions have led to unconstitutionally torturous deaths. Autopsies of prisoners put to death with lethal injections including the sedative midazolam are subject to severe pulmonary edema, producing sensations of "doom, panic, drowning, and asphyxiation."
(2022-06-15). China's property investment down 4 pct in January-May. ecns.cn China's investment in property development went down 4 percent year on year in the first five months of 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2022-06-14). Ancient water conservancy facilities discovered in central China. ecns.cn Archaeologists have found three large watercourses dating back to the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420) in central China's Henan Province.
(2022-06-15). Australian deputy PM travels to Japan to help ratchet up conflict with China. wsws.org Marles provocatively described Australia's military ties with Japan as essential for confronting China and vowed to continue Australia's intrusive military operations in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.
(2022-06-15). China's industrial output picks up 0.7 pct in May. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 0.7 percent year on year in May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). Reprimen a ecuatorianos que exigen libertad del pdte. de Conaie. telesurtv.net La Conaie confirmó que Leonidas Iza está ilegalmente retenido en la Base Aérea Cotopaxi con un amplio cerco militar.
(2022-06-15). Iran envoy, Afghanistan's Abdullah discuss Tehran-Kabul ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian envoy to Kabul and former chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan discussed the current political developments and bilateral relations on Tuesday.
(2022-06-14). Tickets go on sale for Hong Kong Palace Museum. ecns.cn Ticket sales for the Hong Kong Palace Museum kicked off on Tuesday, roughly two weeks before the venue is set to open.
(2022-06-15). Pdte. de Brasil oficializa privatización de estatal Eletrobras. telesurtv.net Bolsonaro aseveró que en caso de ganar la reelección, iniciará la privatización de otras empresas estatales.
(2022-06-15). "It's hard to believe they work for us": Central Indiana Kroger workers speak out against rejected UFCW contract. wsws.org Workers have rightfully called out the UFCW negotiators on social media forums as working in the interests of the company during the negotiations.
(2022-06-15). Tips for severe weather planning. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hurricane season is underway, and above-normal activity is predicted this year. As COVID-19 is still a concern, there may be added stress when it comes to ensuring safety from severe weather and the spread of infection. Being properly prepared with medical supplies, and food and water, can help ensure personal safety and well-being. "Past experiences show it can take one storm to have an impact, so it is important to make a plan for you and…
(2022-06-14). Green BRI to push global low-carbon drive. ecns.cn China will mount consistent efforts to tap the potential of a green Belt and Road Initiative in helping drive the transition to a global low-carbon economy, said Zhao Yingmin, the vice-minister of ecology and environment.
(2022-06-15). Illinois child welfare agency wrongfully imprisoning youth. wsws.org In violation of their most basic rights, and at great cost to their health and welfare, youth wards of the state are being wrongfully held in jail after their release dates, sometimes for months.
(2022-06-14). U.S. warned over 'illusions' about Taiwan. ecns.cn Beijing has warned Washington not to make any "misjudgments" or have "illusions" in playing the "Taiwan card" to contain China, saying that the nation is determined and capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2022-06-15). Clacso declara en favor de la soberanía argentina de las Malvinas. telesurtv.net Clacso observa con preocupación la creciente militarización de las Islas Malvinas por parte del Reino Unido.
(2022-06-15). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Tenth Anniversary: Then, Now and Beyond! Celebration & Action Rally. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…
(2022-06-14). Experts see foreign capital rising in China. ecns.cn China's huge economy, its bright prospects and the government's unwavering efforts to open the domestic market wider to the rest of the world make the country increasingly attractive to foreign investors, despite the impact of COVID-19 resurgence and rising protectionism in some countries.
(2022-06-15). Registran 10 muertos tras tiroteo en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades fiscales reportaron la detención de siete agresores, de ellos cuatro lesionados con heridas leves.
(2022-06-15). China's retail sales down 1.5 pct in January-May. ecns.cn China's retail sales of consumer goods went down 1.5 percent year on year in the first five months of this year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). CNE analiza pedidos de revocatoria del presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net El Consejo Nacional Electoral recibió dos pedidos para revocar a Guillermo Lasso y uno para destituir a su vicepresidente, Alfredo Borrero.
(2022-06-15). South Korean union reaches sellout deal with government in attempt to shut down truck drivers' strike. wsws.org The CTS union is trying to send drivers back to work today without even a vote on the deal, which in fact commits the government to absolutely nothing.
(2022-06-14). Sulfate aerosols contribute to terrestrial extinction 250 mln yrs ago: study. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have found that the global diffusion and settlement of sulfate aerosols generated by large volcanic eruptions was an important factor in the terrestrial extinction in the end-Permian about 250 million years ago.
(2022-06-15). Saturday 6/18: Join Us For The San Jose Team Hope 10K Timed Run And 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park, at East Campbell and Gilman Avenue…
(2022-06-15). Instantáneas sin Photoshop, aunque no lo parezca. cubadebate.cu Estamos tan sumamente acostumbrados y acostumbradas a las ediciones digitales, a los filtros y a que casi cualquier imagen que veamos esté manipulada por softwares como el de Photoshop, que a veces se nos olvida que la realidad siempre supera a la ficción.
(2022-06-15). Amazon despide a organizador de Staten Island en represalia antisindical. peoplesworld.org 
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.—El 9 de junio, Pasquale "Pat" Cioffi, un trabajador y líder organizador del Sindicato de Trabajadores de Amazon, fue despedido por Amazon de su trabajo en el almacén JFK8 de la compañía. El ataque es parte de una campaña más amplia de represión de los trabajadores desde la exitosa sindicalización de JFK8 el …
(2022-06-15). Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown to reopen on Thursday. ecns.cn Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Disneytown will resume operation on Thursday, which falls on the 6th anniversary of the resort, according to the Disney website.
(2022-06-14). 'Momentous' multimedia show debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland. ecns.cn Spectacular "Momentous" multimedia show makes debut at Hong Kong Disneyland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June, 14, 2022.
(2022-06-15). Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program hosts Battle of the Badges challenge among first responders for a good cause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org WHAT: First responders choose their careers for many reasons: to work with the public, to create safe communities for everyone to enjoy, and for many of them, to save lives. Join and help promote the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program in its Battle of the Badges blood donation challenge that supports Olmsted County, Minnesota's first responders. There is no substitute for the lifesaving gift of blood, and patients rely upon the caring spirit of blood…
(2022-06-15). Mipymes y CNA en Las Tunas: Un parto de riesgo. cubadebate.cu La llegada al mundo de las mipymes, así como de las cooperativas no agropecuarias, en Las Tunas, ha sido, hablando en términos médicos, un parto de riesgo. A más de seis meses del inicio de la apertura a estas formas de gestión económica en el país, su avance sigue entorpecido por escollos objetivos externos y cierta reticencia subjetiva hacia lo interno.
(2022-06-15). The British rail strike: Mobilise the entire working class against the Johnson government! wsws.org The strikes and ballots in the UK are part of a growing wave of militancy worldwide provoked by the same desperate cost-of-living crisis.
(2022-06-15). Mainland will resolutely respond to 'Taiwan independence' provocations: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will actively and resolutely respond to any provocations from "Taiwan independence" secessionists, said a mainland spokesperson Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). Jueza de Ecuador dispone libertad de líder de la Conaie. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la jueza, la detención de Iza respetó el debido proceso y, además, fue capturado en flagrancia.
(2022-06-15). Bring meaningful change to Iraq for PTSD Awareness Month. indybay.org Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by highly stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.
(2022-06-15). México comenzará a vacunar contra Covid a niños de 5 a 11 años. telesurtv.net De igual manera Hugo López-Gatell recordó que el programa de vacunación contra Covid-19 comenzó en la última semana de 2020.
(2022-06-15). RMB treasury bonds worth 7.5 bln yuan issued in Hong Kong. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance issued this year's first batch of renminbi treasury bonds in Hong Kong on Wednesday, according to a statement on its website.
(2022-06-14). China has reaped over 80 pct of wheat. ecns.cn China has harvested 84.1 percent of its wheat by Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
(2022-06-15). Ask the Mayo Mom: Ear tubes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Because ear infections often clear up on their own, treatment may begin with managing pain and monitoring the problem. Sometimes, antibiotics are used to clear the infection. Some people are prone to having multiple ear infections. This can cause hearing…
(2022-06-15). 18th Astana peace talks begins in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The18th international meeting on Syria better known as Astana peace talks kicked off in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
(2022-06-15). China's economy shows good recovery momentum in May: statistics bureau. ecns.cn China's economy has gradually overcome the negative impacts of the epidemic, with main indicators showing marginal improvement in May, Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, said Wednesday.
(2022-06-14). Ukraine Admits Russia Is Winning in the Donbas in Plea for More Weapons. news.antiwar.com In recent weeks, Ukrainian officials have been more candid about their losses on the battlefield as they plead with the US and other Western nations to send more arms. Ukrainian officials "In this war, the victory will be with the side that has more and better weapons. And, if Ukraine doesn't obtain enough weapons in time, it will b…
(2022-06-14). Pentagon Says Ukraine Will Survive and the US Will Arm It for Years to Come. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks "I think what we can assure ourselves today is that there will be a country called Ukraine. It will be a sovereign country and that country will have a military that will need to defend it," Hicks said at the Defense One Tech Summit. | "And so as we look ahead, we're thinking thro…
(2022-06-14). The War in Ukraine Points to Major Changes in the Future Structure of Power in the World. journal-neo.org 
The war in Ukraine has been characterised by misinformation almost from the very beginning. The Western media has shown an amazing capacity for selective memory. Accounts of the war almost always commence with the Russian intervention in the Donbass in February 2022. It is as though the events in the preceding seven years never happened, …
(2022-06-14). Donetsk Has Deadliest Day of Ukrainian Attacks Since 2015. libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz Once again, Ukrainian forces are bombing civilian regions in Donbass and generating unnecessary casualties. This Monday, June 13, new attacks were reported in commercial areas of the People's Republic of Donetsk. The brutal assaults leave dead and wounded in places outside the military occupation, which should not be targeted by Kiev's forces. Facing…
(2022-06-14). Top Gun Maverick — A Counter-Narrative. popularresistance.org I saw "Top Gun: Maverick" yesterday. It was absolutely horrible. The film sets a new standard for state-orchestrated, pro-military, mass indoctrination. Goebbels, chief propagandist for Hitler's Nazi Party, would be in awe of the shiny death plane and the spotlights and the movie star in his tuxedo. | Tom Cruise stars as Captain Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick. In 1990, Cruise expressed misgivings about the original film when he said, "Some people felt that 'Top Gun' (1986) was a right-wing film to promote the Navy. And a lot of kids loved it. But I want the kids to know that's not the way war is. That's why I…
(2022-06-14). Russian Side To Secure Humanitarian Corridor From Azot Plant In Severodonetsk. southfront.org 
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the opening of a humanitarian corridor from the industrial zone of Severodonetsk to the city of Svatovo, which is under control of the in the Luhansk People's Republic, on June 15. The strategy of the Ukrainian military in the city of Severodonetsk is very similar to the one used at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol. | According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the decision was made in response to the request of the Ukrainian side to organize…
(2022-06-14). Wounded Ukrainian soldiers treated in Norway. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJune 14, 2022 The first wounded soldiers arrived in Norway from Ukraine The first wounded soldiers arrived in Norway from Ukraine. AZERTAC reports that the wounded will be treated in Norwegian hospitals. The humanitarian action is part of Norway's contribution to the European Union's Civil Emergency Plan (UCPM) under a pre-approved scheme for 5 patients. …
(2022-06-14). Ukraine: Lithuania to provide ammunition for Turkish combat drones. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformJune 14, 2022 Lithuania agrees on ammunition for Bayraktar drone donated to Ukraine The Lithuanian Defense Ministry has agreed on ammunition for the Bayraktar TB2 UAV for Ukraine, for which the Lithuanians raised funds but Turkey's Baykar Makina later decided to donate the drone to Ukraine. Lithuania's Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anusauskas said this …
(2022-06-14). German chancellor vows to supply Ukraine modern weapons, defend "every inch of NATO territory" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyJune 14, 2022 Scholz Again Promised To Supply Ukraine With Most Modern Weapons German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed Berlin's commitment to supply Ukraine with modern weapons.DW writes about this, European Pravda reports. "It is clear that Ukraine needs additional weapons for its defense," Scholz said, adding that Germany has been supplying Ukraine with …
(2022-06-14). Former Ukrainian Heavyweight Champion Puts Out Video Against Roy Jones Jr. Over Russian Ties. moguldom.com Black American boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. is being called out by former Ukrainian heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko over Jones' strong ties to Russia. On Feb. 24, Russia invaded Ukraine, and since then, a total of 3,153 civilians have been killed, the U.N.'s Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said in a statement …
(2022-06-14). Ukraine Says It Needs $5 Billion in Monthly External Aid To Avoid Budget Cut. news.antiwar.com The head of the Ukrainian parliament's financial committee "We have to borrow $5 billion monthly. If we do not get it, we will have to cut spending," Danylo Hetmantsev said, according to Reuters. | Hetmantsev said the Ukrainian government's revenues cover less than half of its expenses due to the war. He said the government spent about 2 billion…
(2022-06-14). US Expects Announcement of More Weapons for Ukraine at Meeting of Nearly Nations. news.antiwar.com The US expects the announcement of more weapons for Ukraine at a meeting of nearly nations in Brussels that will take place on Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will host the meeting, convening a new forum dubbed the Ukraine Contact Group for the third time. At previous meetings, Western powers pledged to send heavy weapons to Ukraine. | On Monday, Ukrainian pr…
(2022-06-14). Ukraine is Blackmailing the Global South by Officially Demanding Weapons for Wheat. orinocotribune.com By Andrew Korybko  ; Jun 8, 2022 | The so-called "deadlock" over resolving the global food crisis is just as artificially manufactured as its origins since Kiev has now officially declared that it won't resume wheat exports by sea to the Global South unless it receives anti-ship missiles first. | Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasily Bodnar
(2022-06-14). Ukraine Bits: No Ammo, More Casualties, And Passing The Buck. popularresistance.org Two days ago I noted that the blame game for the loss of the war has begun. Zelensky will be the one to whom the buck will be passed to. President Biden has now joined in this: | President Joe Biden, speaking to donors at a Democratic fundraiser here, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "didn't want to hear it" when U.S. intelligence gathered information that Russia was preparing to invade. | The remarks came as Biden was talking about his work to rally and solidify support for Ukraine as the war continues into its fourth month. | "Nothing like this has happened since World War II. I know a lot of people…
(2022-06-14). FBI: Ukraine Fighter and US Fugitive Craig Lang Armed by Colombia To Overthrow Venezuela Gov't. mintpressnews.com Lang, who is wanted for two murders in the United States, was "able to obtain firearms from law enforcement in Bogota" to fight Venezuela's government.
(2022-06-14). Import Of Russian Fossil Fuels By Countries Since Launch Of Military Operation In Ukraine  ; CREA. southfront.org The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has published an interesting graphic showing the dynamics of imports of fossil energy resources from the Russian Federation…
(2022-06-14). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On June 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
According to preliminary reports, the village of Bohorodychne came under Russian control; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the Zolote area; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Dovhen'ke settlement; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the Azot plant in Severodonetsk city; | Russia opens a humanitarian corridor for evacuation of civilians from Severodonetsk city in the northern direction to Svatovo in…
(2022-06-14). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Priluki with high-precision missiles; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Bakhmut with high-precision missiles; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Gorskoe with high-precision missiles; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Lisichansk with high-precision missiles; | On June 13, 3 AFU members were killed and 13 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian forces, according to the Russian M…
(2022-06-14). Russian Kalibr Missiles Destroyed Ukrainian Ammunition Depot In Chernihiv Region. southfront.org 
On June 13, Russian Kalibr missiles hit an ammunition depot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the town of Priluki in the Ukrainian Chernihiv region. | The 332 arsenal of missile weapons and ammunition of the AFU is located in the town in the A-4245 military base. | The local authorities confirmed that 3 missiles hit the military depot. As a result, a large explosion was seen in the area. | According to local reports, the Ukrainian authorities have begun evacuating from the outskirts of the…
(2022-06-14). Ukraine Continues Shelling Civilians As They Continue To Loose The War. southfront.org 
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(2022-06-14). NATO Proposes Territorial Concessions to Kiev Regime as it Seeks 'Exit Strategy'. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic On 12 June, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the US-led "defensive alliance" wants to "strengthen Ukraine's position at the negotiating table", but also added that any peace deal would involve "tough negotiations and compromises", apparently including territorial and sovereignty concessions. "Peace is possible," Stoltenberg said, adding, "The only question is what price are…
(2022-06-14). U.S. sends new round of weapons to Ukraine. america.cgtn.com The United States has pledged a further round of weapons for Ukraine this month, the 11th such drawdown of equipment from the U.S. Department of Defense since August 2021.
(2022-06-14). Leaked emails expose Paul Mason's collusion with senior British intelligence agent. thegrayzone.com In leaked emails, celebrity journalist Paul Mason plots extensively with Andy Pryce of the UK Foreign Office Counter Disinformation and Media Development unit. Pryce's Counter Disinformation unit has been cloaked behind a veil of near-total secrecy since its inception. Mason and Pryce sketched a blueprint for an information warfare outfit funded "through cut-outs" and modeled after the notorious Integrity Initiative. Mason pitched a "Putin Proxy Watch" project guided by "info war experts" to attack "bad actors" in the UK. Mason …
(2022-06-14). Interview with Venezuelan trade union leader Jacobo Torres de Leon. fightbacknews.org Fight Back! interviewed Venezuelan trade union leader Jacobo Torres de Leon, the international coordinator for the Bolivarian Socialist Council of Workers at the Workers' Summit of the Americas which took place June 10-12 in Tijuana, Mexico. | Fight Back!: Why are you here at the Workers Summit of the Americas? | Jacobo Torres de Leon: We are here as a general response to the exclusion of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua from the USA's Summit of the Americas, on the part of the U.S. administration. They don't have the right to exclude any country. We question this and how they treat the countries of the Americas. Th…
(2022-06-14). NATO twists Sweden's arm over Turkish diktat. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsJune 14, 2022 Amid NATO bid, Sweden vows tougher anti-terror laws Sweden takes Turkey's terrorism concerns very seriously and will bring tougher anti-terrorism legislation into force as of July 1, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has said in a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. NATO chief held a two-day trip …
(2022-06-14). Central Command chief visits NATO partners Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Central CommandJune 14, 2022 U.S. CENTCOM Commander meets with Uzbekistan's Defense Officials Today, I [Central Command chief General Erik Kurilla] had a great series of engagements here in Tashkent, with President Mirziyoyev, General-Lieutenant Makhmudov, General Lieutenant Qurbonov, General Major Khalmuhamedov, and the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan. These were …
(2022-06-14). Turkey Rains On NATO's Parade. popularresistance.org On May 18, the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a Norwegian named Jen Stoltenberg, stood on a stage, flanked by the ambassadors to NATO of Finland and Sweden, Klaus Korhonen and Axel Wernhoff, respectively. | It was one of those made-for-television moments that politicians dream of — a time of high drama, where the ostensible forces of good are faced off against the relentless assault of evil, which necessitates the intervention of like-minded friends and allies to help tip the scales of geopolitical justice toward those who embrace liberty over tyranny. | "This is a good day," J…
(2022-06-14). Captain Zelensky and the War Crimes that Never Happened. scheerpost.com 
By The corporate media landscape has saturated our feeds with images of NATO allies as superheroes, science fiction and fantasy protagonists, and pop culture icons. NATO's enemies are villainized as the primary antagonists of major fandoms. The indoctrinated masses therefore cannot break free from seeing the wars their country started as a game where you merely root for the right team. Distancing wars from geopolitical realities and likening them to cartoon characters an…
(2022-06-14). NATO-Russia war inflames conflict between Turkey and Greece. wsws.org Ankara and Athens are holding war games aimed at each other, trading accusations of disregarding treaties, and violating each others' borders with fighters and warships.
(2022-06-14). Iran submits note to IAEA on director general report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has sent an explanatory note on the May 30 report by the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the Safeguards Agreement with Iran.
(2022-06-14). Leila y Lidy caen ante Suiza y dicen adiós al mundial de voleibol de playa. cubadebate.cu Leila Martínez y Lidiannis Echevarría cedieron en tres parciales ante la pareja suiza de Bà∂bner y Vergé-Dépré y perdieron todas las opciones de seguir con vida en el Campeonato Mundial de Voleibol de Playa que acoge la ciudad italiana de Roma. este miércoles Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo inician en la ronda de 32 la etapa de eliminación directa.
(2022-06-14). Johnson government legislates to rip up Northern Ireland protocol. wsws.org A course has been set for legal battles and trade war with the European Union.
(2022-06-14). How Fossil Fuel Executives Overheated US Public Classrooms. commondreams.org While the oil industry rakes in record profits—nearly $100 billion in the first quarter of this year—public schools are paying the price for their climate pollution and disinformation.
(2022-06-14). Israel Wants US to Lead Middle East Military Buildup Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Tuesday that Israel and Arab nations in the Middle East "In the face of Iranian belligerence … what is needed is not just cooperation, but also a regional force buildup, with American leadership, which would strengthen all parties involved," Gantz said. | Israel's military ties with the Gulf states have grown in recent years thanks to th…
(2022-06-14). Iran Believes Israel Killed Two Iranian Scientists With Poison. news.antiwar.com The New York Times reported Monday that An Iranian official and people with ties to the government told the Times that Ayoub Entezari, an Iranian aeronautical engineer who worked for a military research center, and Kamran Aghamolaei, a geologist, were both poisoned separately at the end of May and died within a few days of falling ill. | Adding to the suspicion that Israel was responsible, Israeli media reported that Aghamolaei wor…
(2022-06-14). Sadr Opponents Confused After Iraq MP Resignations. news.antiwar.com The October 10 election has yet to result in a government being formed, and plurality holder Moqtada al-Sadr appears to have precluded doing so, with the resignation of What's going to happen next isn't clear, and Sadr's rivals are quoted as finding the
(2022-06-14). Iran: Nuclear Activities Are Fully Reversible. news.antiwar.com Last week's IAEA meeting culminated with an anti-Iran resolution. Iran retaliated by announcing increases in enrichment activities, and removing some IAEA cameras. This was condemned by the US and European nations. | Iran has issued a statement now pointing out that all of these activities That is roughly in keeping with now Iran has acted si…
(2022-06-14). Afghans are Coming to the St Petersburg Economic Forum. journal-neo.org 
Representatives of Afghanistan have been invited to this year's St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Their delegation will be represented by Jamal Nasir Garwa, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Kabul in Moscow. That being said, Russia shows it is not cooperating with the Taliban, who are still banned by both the UN and the Russian Federation, but with …
(2022-06-14). Are We Approaching a Dangerous Line? Or a New World Order? journal-neo.org 
May and early June 2022 saw the development of an aggravation trend, continuing the course described in a previous article on this topic. On May 25, just one day after US President Joe Biden completed his Asian trip, North Korea fired three ballistic missiles. This was the 17th launch since the beginning of this year. All …
(2022-06-14). Libya in the Throes of a Serious Political Crisis. journal-neo.org 
After Mohamed al-Menfi, president of the Libyan Presidential Council, met with UN General Secretary António Guterres, he spoke highly of the work done by the UN's mission in Libya "to support the people in reaching a peaceful solution to restore security, stability and peace to the country." However, in reality he was probably just being …
(2022-06-14). People's Summit for Democracy Ends with a Bold Plan. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Participants of the People's Summit for Democracy protest the exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from the Summit of the Americas. Photo: Kamikia Kisedje On the final day of the People's Summit, organizers, volunteers, and attendees marched by the hundreds to the Summit of the Americas The organizers of the People's Summit for Democracy were…
(2022-06-14). 'Summit Of Exclusion' Backfires On Biden. popularresistance.org While hosting the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles last week, the Biden administration sought to ostracize Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela by excluding them due to an alleged "lack of democratic space and human rights situations". The resulting backlash caused these three countries to be the most discussed topic inside and outside the summit venue, as governments and social movements in Latin America and the Caribbean questioned whether the United States has the right or moral authority to pass judgment on the form of government each nation chooses. There was also plenty of skepticism about whether the…
(2022-06-14). People's Summit For Democracy Ends With A Bold Plan For The Future. popularresistance.org The organizers of the People's Summit for Democracy were determined to close out the summit with a lasting impression on the last day, June 10. | The People's Summit was organized in opposition to the Summit of the Americas that was organized by the US-influenced Organization of American States (OAS) and hosted by the US in Los Angeles. The Summit of the Americas has historically been a place for the US to dictate a political agenda to the Latin American countries. | The Summit of the Americas has been plagued by difficulties since May 10, when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) announced that h…
(2022-06-14). Universal Health Care Could Have Saved US Lives During COVID. popularresistance.org Americans spend more on health care than people in any other nation. Yet in any given year, the piecemeal nature of the American medical insurance system causes many preventable deaths and unnecessary costs. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 only exacerbated this already dire public health issue, as evidenced by the U.S.'s elevated mortality, compared with that of other high-income countries. | A new study quantifies the severity of the impact of the pandemic on Americans who did not have access to health insurance. According to findings published on Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, from th…
(2022-06-14). Local Orgs Unite Against Housing Crisis. popularresistance.org Speakers painted a devastating picture of the housing crisis in Oakland: an estimated 4,000 people unhoused, a quarter of whom are children and almost three quarters of whom are Black. A 24% increase in homelessness—and 800 deaths on the streets—in the past three years. And the so-called "CARE courts" proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom to address homelessness only threaten to restrict the rights of the unhoused even further, say these activists.
(2022-06-14). People's Summit for Democracy in Los Angeles ends with a bold plan for the future. popularresistance.org The organizers of the People's Summit for Democracy were determined to close out the summit with a lasting impression on the last day, June 10. | The People's Summit was organized in opposition to the Summit of the Americas that was organized by the US-influenced Organization of American States (OAS) and hosted by the US in Los Angeles. The Summit of the Americas has historically been a place for the US to dictate a political agenda to the Latin American countries. | The Summit of the Americas has been plagued by difficulties since May 10, when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) announced that h…
(2022-06-14). Seven Stars Bakery Workers In Providence Announce Union Drive. popularresistance.org Workers at three Seven Stars Bakery locations in Providence, Rhode Island publicly announced their intent to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 328 on June 10 after they issued a letter to ownership seeking voluntary recognition. | Workers began organizing six months ago when one of the longest serving employees was turned down for a raise, despite years of stellar performance. In response, a group of workers across several locations began talking about how they could improve conditions together.
(2022-06-14). "Summit of Exclusion" Backfires on Biden. popularresistance.org While hosting the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles last week, the Biden administration sought to ostracize Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela by excluding them due to an alleged "lack of democratic space and human rights situations". The resulting backlash caused these three countries to be the most discussed topic inside and outside the summit venue, as governments and social movements in Latin America and the Caribbean questioned whether the United States has the right or moral authority to pass judgment on the form of government each nation chooses. There was also plenty of skepticism about whether the…
(2022-06-14). Take Action: Join the March for Return and Liberation in Brussels, October 2022. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins in this call from the Masar Badil and encourages all to participate widely in the march for return and liberation in Brussels! Call and Statement: Join the international Palestinian popular march in the heart of Europe Together on the road to return and liberation, towards victory for Palestine! European …
(2022-06-14). 2 Years Since Diplomat Alex Saab Was Abducted for Defying US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Today, June 12, marks two years since the kidnapping of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Nain Saab, while on a humanitarian mission to Iran, his third mission to the country, to try to alleviate the effects of the U.S. economic warfare against Venezuela. | Saab, an accredited diplomat protected under the Vienna Convention, was abducted in Cape Verde without an arrest warrant or Interpol alert, and was
(2022-06-14). America's Gun Fetish | Chris Hedges. scheerpost.com Author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Chris Hedges, explains America's gun fetish, why people in America cling to its guns, and what we must do if we ever hope to change this culture.
(2022-06-14). Dealing With the Disease that Never Seems to Leave Town. scheerpost.com 
[ By On New Years' Eve 2019, Americans celebrated the advent of the roaring '20s with fireworks and champagne, amid ominous news alerts from China. Surely that virus would stay on the other side of the planet. I cringe at how entitled we felt then. Covid-19 has now wiped out
(2022-06-14). Intellectual prostitutes call critics foreign agents, useful idiots. mronline.org 
A military funded academic, working at a school launched by Condoleezza Rice, claims leftist and anti-war journalists engage in Russian disinformation. His report doesn't provide any evidence or refute anyone's argument, but the legacy media laps it up.
(2022-06-14). Justice for Patrick Lyoya. workers.org 
Patrick Lyoya was a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant, who had his whole life to look forward to until it was tragically cut short by a bullet to the back of his head. That bullet came from the gun of a white police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 4, which . . . |
(2022-06-14). Venezuela's President Arrives in Kuwait to Strengthen Bilateral Ties. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas, June 13, 2022 ( Venezuela and Kuwait formally began diplomatic relations in 1965. Both nations were founding members of OPEC [the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries], founded in 1960. | Contentos de arribar al nuevo destino de nuestra Agenda de Trabajo Internacional: el Estado de Kuwait. V…
(2022-06-14). Military Situation In Iraq On June 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 12, two U.S. logistical convoys were targeted by IED attacks in the Salah al-Din province; | On June 12, four Turkish servicemen were killed in northern Iraq during Operation Claw Lock; | On June 13, the KRG and Iraqi forces launched a security operation in the Makhmour mountain; | On June 13, Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's bloc resigned to break the parliamentary deadlock and create space for the establishment of a new government. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : | <...
(2022-06-14). Military SItuation In Syria On June 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 14, the Russian Ministry of Defence recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On June 14, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa; | On June 14, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions north of Manbij; | On June 13, thé Russian Army stablished a new military post near the town of Andan in Aleppo province; | On June 13, three SAA servicemen were assassinated in Qunait…
(2022-06-14). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — June 14, 2022. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2022-06-14). Building the "New Three Rings": China's choice in the face of possible complete decoupling. mronline.org 
Since the change of China and the United States in 2018, the world situation has been in turmoil, and various "decoupling theories" have become popular at home and abroad.
(2022-06-14). Journalists confront Antony Blinken and Luis Almagro at Summit of the Americas, call out hypocrisy. mronline.org 
On the second day of the 9th Summit of the Americas that is taking place in Los Angeles, journalists questioned officials from the United States government and the U.S.-controlled Organization of American States (OAS), calling out their hypocritical discourses on democracy and freedom of the press.
(2022-06-14). U.S. president confirms deployment of troops in Yemen. mronline.org 
Biden's letter to Congress reaffirms continued U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition.
(2022-06-14). John Kiriakou: The Triumph of "Bloody Gina," the CIA's Torture Queen. scheerpost.com 
CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel is sworn in during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence May 9, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) | By John Kiriakou / Original to ScheerPost | The New York Times
(2022-06-14). Slip slidin' away—the disappearing practice of overtime pay. mronline.org 
Slip slidin' away—that is what tends to happen to pro-worker reforms in our economic system. Things are structured so that without constant vigilance and struggle on our part, gains are gradually undone. A case in point: overtime pay.
(2022-06-14). Workers' Summit of the Americas opposes imperialism. workers.org 
The Workers' Summit of the Americas, a coalition of more than 50 trade unions and social organizations from North and South America, met in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 10-12. They gathered in response to the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Ninth Summit of the Americas, organized by . . . |
(2022-06-14). Massachusetts' Imperialist Landscape. mronline.org 
"Cannibalism," as writer Jack Forbes (Powhatan-Renapé/Delaware-Lenápe) defined it, "is the consuming of another's life for one's own private purpose or profit."
(2022-06-14). U.S., Japan, S. Korea to hold joint interceptor missile drills off Hawaii. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap NewsJune 14, 2022 S. Korea, U.S., Japan to hold missile defense exercise in August: sources South Korea, the United States and Japan plan to conduct a combined missile search and tracking exercise in waters off Hawaii in August to bolster their readiness to counter North Korea's evolving missile threats, informed sources said Tuesday. *** …
(2022-06-14). Turkish soldier killed, three wounded in ongoing war in Iraq. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagJune 12, 2022 One Turkish soldier was killed in Iraq A soldier of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) has been killed in northern Iraq. The statement came from the Turkish National Defense Ministry, AZERTAC reported. It was stated that the incident took place as a result of the detonation of an explosive device planted by …
(2022-06-14). The Hedge Fund Manager Who Flagged And Shorted Enron Finds Another Hit Betting Against Crypto Exchange Coinbase. moguldom.com Almost three months before today's announcement that Coinbase is laying off 18 percent of its full-time workforce, legendary shortseller James Chanos bet that the stock price of the No. 3-ranked crypto exchange would fall. Chanos is the hedge fund manager who famously unloaded shares of corporate fraud Enron months before the energy company collapsed. Chanos told CNBC in March that …
(2022-06-14). Atlanta's Fulton County DA Says She's Getting Death Threats Over RICO Against Young Thug And YSL. moguldom.com Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she has been getting death threats since she announced indictments in May against hip-hop artists Young Thug, Gunna, and other members of Young Stoner Life Records (YSL) on racketeering charges. Prosecutors say the superstar hip-hop artist and several members of his YSL clique are part of a criminal …
(2022-06-14). Crypto Markets Are Crashing Fast: 7 Things For Black America To Know. moguldom.com Crypto skeptics predicted that the downfall of crypto markets was inevitable and the current state might be proving them right. Cryptocurrency prices continue to crash and Bitcoin dropped this week to its lowest level since December 2020, falling below $21,000 to $20,9 .82. Crypto has been attractive to Black investors, at least up until now. About …
(2022-06-14). Dr. Sandy Darity Makes It Plain With The Science: Class Doesn't Explain Black-White Wealth Gap. moguldom.com Renowned reparations scholar and Duke University professor Dr. William "Sandy" Darity used statistics to prove his point on why people shouldn't use class to explain the Black-white wealth gap. "At some point those who persist in claiming that inequality in the US is primarily a matter of class need to address the following three data …
(2022-06-14). Laila Tajeldine: Summit of the Americas Is Proof that US Has Lost Hegemony. orinocotribune.com The Summit of the Americas has proven that the US has lost its hegemony in the region and, in the words of Laila Tajeldine, a lawyer and international analyst, "it's good that they are figuring it out." She made these observations during an interview on the program Aquí con Enersto Villegas, aired on public television and social media. | During the interview, Tajeldine said that she hopes the US understands that "their policy has been wrong for many years." She also asserted that this erroneous policy has spurred the "rise of China and its political presence throughout the world," which is based on mutual benefic…
(2022-06-14). The World Is Looking At You. thesaker.is By Batiushka for The Saker A huge and historic injustice took place in Europe in 1914, which over the next four years left many, many millions dead. Who was responsible?>
(2022-06-14). Yellow Vest Win: The death of Western parliamentary democracy as the most progressive government. thesaker.is by Ramin Mazaheri for The Saker blog The fight against autocracy and monarchy  ; the dominant theme of progressive politics in human history  ; has always begun with the fight…
(2022-06-14). New Bill That Passed House Reinvokes Old Russian Bogeyman as Pretext For More U.S. Intervention in Africa. covertactionmagazine.com Liberal Democrats shamefully all voted for the "Countering Malign Russian Influence Activities in Africa" Act—seems like relic from bygone era …
(2022-06-14). Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis. jamanetwork.com This systematic review assesses the relative prevalence of viral vs bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children and evaluates which symptoms or signs are suggestive of a viral vs bacterial etiology.
(2022-06-14). El Salvador's hardline abortion ban causes major societal issues. america.cgtn.com Mexico has recently decriminalized abortion, while further south in El Salvador, some of the most hardline laws are causing problems for society.
(2022-06-14). Iran, Croatia to expand coop. in intl. trade fairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iran and Croatia will enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of trade and economy particularly in the area of international exhibitions.
(2022-06-14). Taliban delegation to visit Iran on Hirmand water share. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — A delegation from the Taliban's Ministry of Water and Energy will pay a visit to Tehran on Wednesday to discuss the water share rights between Iran and Afghanistan.
(2022-06-14). Iran slams deporting of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman called the forced deportation of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda 'a historic shame' for British government.
(2022-06-14). CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Early Promise for Gastrointestinal Cancers. jamanetwork.com In an ongoing phase 1 trial, an investigational immunotherapy showed promise for treating gastric and pancreatic cancers that lack effective treatment and generally have a poor prognosis, according to an interim analysis reported in Nature Medicine.
(2022-06-14). Herd immunity in education: "I fear for children's lives and what the future legacy will be." wsws.org Daniella Modus-Cutter is a full-time carer, mother and grassroots campaigner, maintaining a list of schools in the UK reporting COVID infections. She is Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and has been shielding since the start of the pandemic.
(2022-06-14). Iran, Turkmenistan renew transport ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iran and Turkmenistan have taken practical steps to renew their relations and are determined to increase their relations.
(2022-06-14). Foreign transit of goods via Iran up 39% in 1st two months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced the 39% growth of foreign goods crossing Iran in the first two months of the current year (from March 21 to May 22).
(2022-06-14). Arriva Yorkshire bus strike enters second week as bus workers defy de facto pay cut. wsws.org The action by drivers and engineers at five bus garages across Arriva Yorkshire has brought its services to a standstill across most of the county.
(2022-06-14). Watergate-like scandal escalates electoral tensions in Colombia. colombiareports.com Alleged spying on the campaign of Colombia's opposition candidate has escalated tensions ahead of Sunday's presidential elections. According to progressive candidate Gustavo Petro, opponents have been spying on the opposition…
(2022-06-14). Iraq, Iran share similar music spirit: cultural official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iraq and Iran share a similar spirit of music, an Iraqi cultural official said.
(2022-06-14). Construction of wall along Iran border nearly over: Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Turkish media has cited a report presented to the Turkish parliament as showing that Turkey has so far constructed a 1,079-kilometer-long wall along its borders with Iran and the entire construction is almost complete.
(2022-06-14). Iran can meet Pakistani energy needs: Raeisi to FM Zardari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iran has the capability to meet Pakistan's oil, gas and electricity needs, said President Ebrahim Raeisi on Tuesday meeting with visiting Pakistani foreign minister.
(2022-06-14). Tehran, Ashgabat stress cooperation on Caspian Sea issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Turkmen counterpart Ra≈üit Meredow stressed the importance of cooperation in maintaining the stability, security and environment of the Caspian Sea.
(2022-06-14). Rising US Firearm Deaths During Pandemic Linked to Poverty. jamanetwork.com Firearm homicide rates rose by more than a third during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, according to a CDC Vital Signs report. The firearm homicide rate per 100‚ÄØ000 increased from 4.6 in 2019 to 6.1 in 2020—the highest rate since 1994. Communities disproportionately affected by poverty, systemic inequity, and structural racism incurred the heaviest loss of life due to rising gun violence.
(2022-06-14). Chapeando: Mallory contra las madres cubanas (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sin quitar razones a quejas por las carencias y también por efectos no desdeñables de insensibilidad y burocracia, no sobra alertar sobre la vigencia absoluta de esas prácticas inspiradas en el viejo pero nunca abandonado memorando de Mallory.
(2022-06-14). Iraq vows decision to pay debts for energy imports from Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced Tues. that in the next two days, it will pay the unpaid bills for gas imported from Iran.
(2022-06-14). Turkmenistan president arrives in Iran for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — President of Turkmenistan Serdar GurbangulyàΩewiàß Berdimuhamedow arrived in Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday evening at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.
(2022-06-14). Entregan Premio Anual de Inmunología a trabajo investigativo sobre la vacuna anticovid Soberana 02. cubadebate.cu Investigadores cubanos recibieron el Premio Anual de Inmunología Jorge Gavilondo Cowley in Memoriam por el trabajo investigativo "Diseño, desarrollo y evaluación preclínica de Soberana 02: una vacuna cubana contra la COVID-19", informó el Instituto Finlay de Vacunas. El premio fue entregado en el Congreso Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Inmunología.
(2022-06-14). Microsoft retira el Internet Explorer, que cede su espacio al Edge. cubadebate.cu Luego de 27 años en servicio, el soporte de Internet Explorer será retirado este 15 de junio por Microsoft. La compañía anunció en un comunicado que el popular navegador, incorporado como un componente del paquete Windows 95, dejará su lugar definitivamente al nuevo Edge, que integrará los sitios web y aplicaciones basados en el antiguo explorador.
(2022-06-14). IAEA monitoring of Iran nuclear activities continue: AEOI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said that the cameras installed as per the Safeguards Agreement are still in place, adding that agency's monitoring is still going on in Iran.
(2022-06-14). Helping African American Individuals Quit Smoking. jamanetwork.com Black individuals in the US have long experienced disproportionately greater adverse health consequences related to smoking. Despite smoking fewer cigarettes per day on average than White individuals, Black individuals incur higher rates of smoking-related mortality. For instance, despite some reduction in the disparity in cancer mortality over the past 20 years, Black men continue to have especially high lung and bronchus cancer incidence rates (lifetime incidence rates of 85.4 vs 74.3 per 100‚ÄØ000 individuals for White men) and especially high lung and bronchus cancer mortality rates (63.9 vs…
(2022-06-14). North-South corridor to boost Tehran-Yerevan economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Saying that Armenia has good relations with the friendly country of Iran, the Armenian Prime Minister expressed hope that Armenia's economic relations with Iran will increase with the construction of the North-South corridor.
(2022-06-14). Saturday 9/3: The East Side's Impact in San José: A Conversation With Scholars. indybay.org California Room at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 1 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112…
(2022-06-14). Our Silence Is Complicity When It Comes to Palestinian Rights. commondreams.org Honor and join in partnership with Palestinian communities across the globe that are fighting for the freedom, liberation, justice, and dignity that they, and all peoples, so deserve.
(2022-06-14). Costa Rica venció a Nueva Zelanda y es el último clasificado al Mundial Catar 2022. cubadebate.cu Con su victoria por la mínima frente a Nueva Zelanda gracias al gol del extremo Joel Campbell en el minuto 3, el once del país centroamericano completa el cuadro de competidores del Mundial Catar 2022, que arrancará el 18 de noviembre, donde comenzará jugando en el Grupo E junto a España, Alemania y Japón.
(2022-06-14). Enjoying peaceful nuclear program Iran's absolute right: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Lifting all the oppressive sanctions and possessing a peaceful nuclear program are absolute rights of the Iranians, an Iranian lawmaker said, stressing that Iran will not give up defending its inalienable rights.
(2022-06-14). Urine Test Detects SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies. jamanetwork.com An experimental test detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in urine, researchers recently reported in a preliminary study in Science Advances. If further validated, the new test could be a safe, noninvasive tool to identify resolving or prior infections.
(2022-06-14). 'Pure Insanity': Ohio Gov. Signs Bill to Arm Teachers After 24 Hours of Training. commondreams.org "Don't arm teachers, pay them more," said one progressive critic.
(2022-06-14). Russian envoy stresses Iran role in regional, intl. security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — The Russian Ambassador to Tehran in a meeting with the Attorney General stressed Iran's role in creating security in the region and beyond and called for expanding bilateral ties in all areas.
(2022-06-14). COVID-19 Treatments for Nonhospitalized Patients. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Because recipients of organ transplants with COVID-19 have a higher risk of progression to severe disease and death than immunocompetent individuals, these patients may benefit the most from early initiation of antiviral treatment. Therefore, we respectfully disagree with the statement in a recent Viewpoint that "calcineurin inhibitors…may need dose reduction or close monitoring" when coadministered with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.
(2022-06-14). Reflections On The Dispute Over The South China/ East Vietnam/ West Philippines/ North Indonesia Sea. southfront.org 
Written by Daniel Edgar, exclusively for South Front | It has finally happened, growing from slow beginnings to become a major strategic factor in the geopolitical calculations in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the worst nightmares of Chinese geopoliticists and super-Patriots. India has joined and copied the US containment strategy against its arch foe in the Asia Pacific region, launching a belated 'diplomatic' charm offensive and industrial/ commercial marketing campaign in an…
(2022-06-14). Más de 800 días contra la covid en Cuba: Avanzado control de la enfermedad, pero es clave mantener percepción de riesgo. cubadebate.cu El pasado 11 de junio, Cuba llegó a los 822 días de enfrentamiento al SARS-CoV-2, un virus que puso a prueba los sistemas sanitarios de todo el mundo y que nos ha hecho vivir una compleja pandemia.
(2022-06-14). The Heat: Shangri-La Dialogue Summit. america.cgtn.com 
China-U.S. relations and security concerns. They were a major focus of discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
(2022-06-14). The U.S. Government Locked Up This Californian Family, Then Insisted They Join the Military. davidswanson.org The U.S. government took a family away from its house, jobs, schools, and friends, locked up all of its members, and then began ordering the male family members of the proper age to join the U.S. military and head straight off to war. This wasn't last month. This was in 1941. And it wasn't at …
(2022-06-14). Talk World Radio: Aisha Jumaan on Yemen. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded as audio and video on Riverside.fm — except when it can't be and then it's Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: Aisha Jumaan is the Founder and President of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. Jumaan has over 30 years of experience …
(2022-06-14). "The unions work together with the managers": UK rail workers speak out ahead of national strike. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters have been speaking to rail workers across the country ahead of next week's planned national rail strike.
(2022-06-14). Desperate S Arabia seeks lasting deal with Yemen's Ansarulla. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — After the Saudi-Emirati coalition failed to achieve its goals in Yemen, Saudi officials have begaun new direct talks with Yemeni Houthi Ansarullah in order to reach a long-term agreement.
(2022-06-14). President Maduro Discusses Counter-Blockade Strategies with Iran's Oil Minister. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro met this Monday, June 13, with Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji and discussed measures to face the illegal sanctions imposed against the peoples of both countries. | The meeting was reported by the Venezuelan president this Monday, in the framework of his visit to Iran, which began on Friday. Among other concerns, the two nations seek to strengthen their cooperation in the fields of science and technology, agriculture, transportation, energy, tourism, defense, and culture. | "I had a pleasant meeting with the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji," President Maduro posted on his Twitt…
(2022-06-14). Ultrafast lasers used to probe next-generation cells. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have tracked the first fractions of a second after light strikes cells, providing insights into how they produce electricity.
(2022-06-14). House Swept Into Yellowstone River as Record Flooding Offers Yet Another Glimpse of Climate Crisis. commondreams.org "A hot world means more rain," said one climate campaigner.
(2022-06-14). Why I Quit Being a Banker to Join Extinction Rebellion. commondreams.org At the age of 56, I know more about money and wealth than I ever did as a banker. Here's what I've learned.
(2022-06-14). Care Management or Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training vs Usual Care and Self-harm Among Adults With Suicidal Ideation—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply All 3 Letters to the Editor point out that the findings of our study regarding a brief online program to introduce DBT skills did not undermine evidence for the effectiveness of traditional DBT. We agree, and we attempted to make that point in our discussion. We had hoped to demonstrate that a highly scalable, low-intensity program to introduce DBT skills could reduce risk of self-harm in a broad population of people at increased risk. Instead, we found that offering such a program had no apparent benefit and may have actually increased the risk of self-harm.
(2022-06-14). COVID-19 Treatments for Nonhospitalized Patients—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In our Viewpoint on COVID-19 therapeutics for nonhospitalized patients, we highlighted the fact that some medications are contraindicated and preclude use of the anti—SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitor nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, whereas other medications require dose adjustment, close monitoring, or temporary discontinuation. We agree with Dr Farmakiotis that calcineurin inhibitors, such as tacrolimus or cyclosporine, should be stopped or markedly dose-reduced if a patient with COVID-19 is treated with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, and that close monitoring of drug levels is essential. In fact, the University of…
(2022-06-14). 'The New Normal': 100 Million+ People Across US Face Extreme Heat. commondreams.org "Confidence/certainty is increasing for a brutal heatwave into next week," one meteorologist said. "Category 5 heatwave."
(2022-06-14). Shahreza; National City of Pottery. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Shahreza in Isfahan province has 30 active pottery workshops, making the city a ceramics production center in Iran. 70 percent of the soil of the city is suitable for making pottery.
(2022-06-14). Cities across the globe roast under worsening heatwaves. america.cgtn.com Cities around the world are being urged to better prepare for heatwaves as climate change is making such extreme weather events far more common.
(2022-06-14). Scottish nurses threaten pay strike in "broken" National Health Service. wsws.org Hailed as "heroes" during the coronavirus pandemic, nurses and health care workers throughout the UK have also confronted spiralling work pressures, with staff shortages putting patients at risk.
(2022-06-14). Sunday 6/12: The Future of People's Park. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/89559844652 | Meeting ID: 895 5984 4652…
(2022-06-14). Patient Information: Premenopausal Vaginitis. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of premenopausal vaginitis.
(2022-06-14). Effect of Varenicline Added to Counseling on Smoking Cessation Among African American Daily Smokers. jamanetwork.com This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examines the efficacy of varenicline in combination with counseling for smoking cessation among Black adults who are daily smokers.
(2022-06-14). Biden to pay 1st visit to Middle East as president in July. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to the occupied lands of Palestine (Israel), the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday.
(2022-06-14). Iran, Turkmenistan ink MoU to strengthen bilateral coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — A joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Iran's Caretaker Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare and Turkmen Minister of Labor and Social Protection in Tehran on Tuesday to bolster cooperation.
(2022-06-14). Amazon fires Staten Island organizer in what workers see as anti-union retaliation. peoplesworld.org STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.—On June 9, Pasquale "Pat" Cioffi, a worker and lead organizer with the Amazon Labor Union, was fired by Amazon from his job at the company's JFK8 warehouse. The attack is part of a larger campaign of worker repression since JFK8's successful unionization on April 1, 2022. The company has continued to terminate …
(2022-06-14). Parliament open session on Tuesday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — The Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Reza Fatemi-Amin attended an open session of Iranian Parliament chaired by Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
(2022-06-14). Iran, Afghanistan discuss resumption of Khaf-Herat railway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iran and Afghanistan are negotiating to resume talks on the completion of the construction operation of the Khaf-Herat Railway.
(2022-06-14). Colombia's elections marred by violence and fraud claims. colombiareports.com 
The rival campaigns in Colombia's elections have both claimed that Sunday's vote will be rigged against their candidates. The accusations suggest that the losing candidate may refuse to recognize the…
(2022-06-14). LGBTQ+ New York vs. right-wing DeSantis. workers.org 
Outrage flared in New York City's LGBTQ+ community with news that Florida's ultraright-wing Gov. Ron DeSantis was scheduled to speak June 12 at a high-profile political event at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. In March, he signed the infamous "Don't Say Gay" bill that used sweeping language to prohibit or limit . . . |
(2022-06-14). Colombia claims feared FARC dissident commander is dead. colombiareports.com 
President Ivan Duque said Monday that one of the most feared guerrillas of southwest Colombia was killed in combat. "Mayimbu," the alleged commander of the Western Coordinating Command (CCO) was…
(2022-06-14). Russia imposes sanctions on 49 Britons including journalists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Russia on Tuesday said it was blacklisting 49 UK citizens, including defense officials and prominent reporters and editors.
(2022-06-14). Trump Isn't on Trial—All of Us Are. commondreams.org It is our democracy—not just the former president—that is in the dock. Will it be defended or deformed? Will it end strengthened or undermined?
(2022-06-14). Care Management or Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training vs Usual Care and Self-harm Among Adults With Suicidal Ideation. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent trial compared 2 low-intensity interventions (care management and dialectical behavioral therapy [DBT] skills training) with usual care in the prevention of self-harm in a large sample of adult outpatients reporting frequent suicidal ideation. The study helps answer a simple but critically important question: should health systems attempt to implement either of these population-based outreach programs for adult outpatients who report frequent suicidal ideation as a low-intensity alternative? Although the study answers this question, it raises many others. Both the study authors and editoria…
(2022-06-14). àáavu≈üoƒülu invites Amir-Abdollahian to visit Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — In a phone conversation on Tuesday, the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu invited his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to visit Turkey in the near future.
(2022-06-14). Manuel Tiago's 'The Slackers': A conversation with the translator. peoplesworld.org 
International Publishers has just released The Slackers and Other Stories, the fifth volume of fiction by Manuel Tiago, the pen name for àÅlvaro Cunhal, the longtime leader of the Portuguese Communist Party. People's World sat down with our staff writer Eric A. Gordon, who created the translation from Portuguese into English. C.J. Atkins: First of …
(2022-06-14). London Rail Workers Speak Out Ahead Of National Strike. popularresistance.org Rail workers across London spoke to campaign teams from the World Socialist Web Site ahead of the largest national rail strike since 1989. | 50,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will strike on June 21, 23 and 25, against wage, job and pension cuts. The government is planning an historic attack on the industry under its "Great British Railways" scheme. RMT and Unite members on the London Underground and train drivers represented by the ASLEF union are also due to walk out. | Reporters found a widening demand for united strike action to confront this threat in transport and throughout the…
(2022-06-14). Internationalist Solidarity And Support For Disappeared Defenders. popularresistance.org Friends of the Earth International expresses its concern, indignation and condemnation at the disappearance of Brazilian indigenist activist Bruno Araújo Pereira and Dom Phillips, a British journalist and contributor to The Guardian newspaper. | The two men disappeared on the morning of June 5 in the indigenous territory Vale do Javari, in Brazil's Amazonas state. The defenders were last seen as they made their way from the community of Ribeirinha Sà£o Rafael to the town of Atalaia do Norte (where they were expected). Both men were working on a project with the Indigenous group Unión de Organizaciones Indíg…
(2022-06-14). Eight ISIL leaders killed in Iraq airstrike. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iraqi sources on Tuesday announced that eight ISIL leaders were killed in airstrikes launched by the Iraqi Air Force on their hideouts in the country.
(2022-06-14). Nurses need a winning strategy for contract fight at Michigan Medicine. wsws.org Nurses must mobilize now and prepare strike action on June 30 to win their contract struggle.
(2022-06-14). Hunger strikers protest solitary confinement conditions in Pennsylvania. workers.org 
June 11 — Eleven incarcerated workers at Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution-Greene started a hunger strike June 7. As of this writing, their numbers have grown to 20. They are confined in what the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections calls the Intensive Management Unit (IMU), but prisoners call it "the hole." This . . . |
(2022-06-14). Omicron infection is a poor booster of COVID-19 immunity. imperial.ac.uk People infected with the Omicron variant show poor immune boosting against future SARS-CoV-2 infection.
(2022-06-14). OMS convoca a su Comisión de Emergencia ante proliferación de la viruela del mono. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud ha convocado para el 23 de junio una reunión de su Comisión de Emergencia ante lo que el director general de la organización, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, consideró "preocupante" proliferación de casos de la viruela símica, que plantea la necesidad de una mayor coordinación entre los países.
(2022-06-14). Iran slams deporting of asylum seeker from UK to Rwanda. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman called the forced deportation of asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda 'a historic shame' for British government.
(2022-06-14). NIH Funding of Violence Research by Institute, 2011 to 2020. jamanetwork.com This study examines trends in violence research funding within and across National Institutes of Health (NIH) institutes/centers from 2011 to 2020.
(2022-06-14). Ashgabat seeking more gas swap to Azerbaijan, other countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Oil Minister said that Turkmenistan asked Iran to increase gas swaps to Azerbaijan and other neighboring countries.
(2022-06-14). This 'Bipartisan' Gun Deal With Senate Republicans Is Worse Than Nothing. commondreams.org Accepting this do-nothing gun "compromise" just disillusions potential Democratic voters and makes it likely Republicans will retake Congress.
(2022-06-14). Maternal RSV Vaccine Could Protect Infants, Interim Analysis Suggests. jamanetwork.com An investigational protein-based maternal vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) elicited neutralizing antibodies among pregnant women, and these antibodies were transferred to their infants before birth, according to a planned interim analysis of an ongoing phase 2b randomized trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.
(2022-06-14). Listen to your Patient…Listen to the Heart. jamanetwork.com In this narrative medicine essay, a pediatrician dreads her first conversation with her 13-year-old patient whose mother died after being hit by a car while the 2 walked the family dog and relies on the wisdom of an inscription on her stethoscope to help her comfort the boy.
(2022-06-14). Labor's 2022 election work to be driven from the bottom up. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—Organized labor's political campaign this year will be driven from the bottom up, emphasizing issues, as state federations and central labor councils make the key political decisions and then fit candidates into the issue matrix for endorsement decisions. So says Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten, chair of the federation's committee on relations with and responsibilities …
(2022-06-14). Hoy, Cubadebate en Mesa Redonda: øCómo leer al Che en nuestros días? mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Jóvenes investigadores son convocados por Cubadebate para debatir en la Mesa Redonda de este martes sobre el pensamiento del Che, su vigencia y sus lecturas para estos tiempos.
(2022-06-14). Nacionalistas disparan por la espalda a militares ucranianos que se disponían a rendirse. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia informó este martes que en las últimas semanas aumentaron los incidentes en que nacionalistas ucranianos dispararon por la espalda a soldados de las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania que se disponían a rendirse. Como resultado de esas acciones, 32 militares ucranianos resultaron heridos y muertos.
(2022-06-13). UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet visits PRC. journal-neo.org 
In light of the current stage of the "Great Game," which has already brought humanity to the brink of a nearly global catastrophe, what significance does the week-long trip (outwardly a purely "humanitarian" one) to China at the end of May by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet hold? As it turns out, …
(2022-06-13). Interview with Black Lives Matter organizer at Workers' Summit of the Americas. fightbacknews.org Fight Back! interviews Josh Higginbotham, Organizer and Director of Research and Development for Black Lives Matter-Oklahoma City, at the Workers' Summit of the Americas which took place June 10-12 in Tijuana, Mexico. | Fight Back!: Why are you here? | Josh Higginbotham: I am here to stand in solidarity with the nations that were excluded from the summit of the Americas, that are specifically targeted by USA sanctions, bureaucratic terrorism. We are the BLM presence from Oklahoma. | Fight Back!: Why should BLM stand in solidarity with these countries? | Higginbotham: It is very easily recognizable that U.S. forei…
(2022-06-13). Sitrep Operation Z: The Great WalkBack. thesaker.is By Amarynth for the Saker Blog Recall: We have no idea what the Russian end-point is, except for this part of the SMO, demilitarization and denazification of the two Donbass…
(2022-06-13). (Italiano) Legami USA al Nazismo. transcend.org Volonterosa sospensione d'incredulità : il pericolo di trascurare i legami USA al nazismo…
(2022-06-13). African Union Leaders Meet with Russian Government amid Escalating Food Crisis. transcend.org 3 Jun 2022 – The Russian special military operations in neighboring Ukraine have brought to the surface a number of persistent economic problems which have plagued the world since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that emerged during the early months of 2020.
(2022-06-13). "Top Gun: Maverick" is Military Propaganda. Official Documents Prove It. mintpressnews.com 
No doubt the Pentagon is aware that the propaganda value of "Top Gun: Maverick" would be greatly diminished if moviegoers realized that this was an hours-long propaganda film produced by the military itself.
(2022-06-13). Colombia's first lady, slush funds and organized crime. colombiareports.com 
A Supreme Court investigation against a Liberal Party senator put the pet project of Colombia's first lady at the center of a corruption scandal. The Supreme Court investigation against jailed…
(2022-06-13). Bolivian Court Sentences Jeanine àÅñez To 10 Years In Prison. popularresistance.org The First Anti-Corruption Sentencing Court of La Paz sentenced former de-facto Bolivian President Jeanine àÅñez to 10 years in prison in the 'Coup d'état II' case on Friday, June 10. In the case, àÅñez stood accused of crimes of acting against the constitution and illegally assuming the presidency of the country in November 2019, following a right-wing civic-military coup that overthrew democratically elected socialist President Evo Morales. The court found her guilty of "breach of duties" and "resolutions contrary to the Constitution and the Law" in her capacity as the former second Vice President of…
(2022-06-13). Red Theory: The contradiction between town and country. fightbacknews.org Much is made of what is often referred to as the urban/rural divide. There is a fundamental disconnect, we are told, between the people from the cities and the rural population. Marx and Engels called this contradiction the division between town and country. Marxism-Leninism can help us understand this contradiction, how it arose historically, and how it can be overcome. | When we think of this contradiction, a lot of things come to mind. We may think of the distinction between more conservative "red states" and more liberal "blue states." We think of disparities in terms of education and infrastructure. We may t…
(2022-06-13). Warnings Go Out About Mobile Barbers After Florida Barber Starts Bustin' In Customer's House. moguldom.com A mobile barber in Florida allegedly shot up a home after a customer witnessed him beating a woman, police reported. On-demand hair services have become more popular, especially during the pandemic. Mobile barbers travel to customers' locations to provide hair-cutting and styling services. While the trend is growing, just 1 percent to 2 percent of barbers are …
(2022-06-13). FRSO Summer Fund Drive: Help us keep up our party-building momentum! fightbacknews.org Donate now by the following methods: | At Checks can be made out to "Lucy Parsons Institute" and mailed to 2942 Oakland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Freedom Road Socialist Organization is serious about building for revolution in this country, and we need your help to continue building. We have some serious momentum. Our membership has gro…
(2022-06-13). Prices for workers rise by more than 9%. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – On Friday, June 10, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that prices for workers' families, the so-called Consumer Price Index-Wage or CPI-W rose by 9.3% as compared to prices a year ago. This rate of inflation is near a 40-year high, only exceeded by the 9.4% increase in March. The last time that prices rose so quickly was in November of 1981. | The headline number that the corporate media reported was a smaller 8.6%. This was the number for the CPI-Urban or CPI-U that includes households with managers and professionals as well as wage workers. The CPI-W inflation is higher than the CPI-U becau…
(2022-06-13). Grand Rapids cop gets second-degree murder charge for the killing of Patrick Lyoya. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – Christopher Schurr, the Grand Rapids cop who executed Patrick Lyoya, has been charged with second-degree murder by Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker. Charges were announced at a June 9 press conference. The decision comes nine weeks after Lyoya was gunned down at a traffic stop on April 4. The family, along with local activist groups, have called for Schurr to be fired and charged with murder. Schurr turned himself in to officials in Calhoun County, and termination from Grand Rapids Police Department is now proceeding, according to Chief of Police Eric Winstrom. | The Michigan State Police in…
(2022-06-13). Martin X On Gendered Fascism Against Black Men: Divestors And Femcels Sound Like The Alt-Right. moguldom.com Activist and community organizer Martin X. Henson recently weighed in on "gendered fascism," noting there is a faction of Black women who have become "divestors" and "femcels" that support alt-right and white supremacist ideologies against Black men. According to his LinkedIn profile, Henson is the executive director of the Black Men's Engagement Network (BMEN) and …
(2022-06-13). Is Life Insurance Investment Better For Black Than White? 13 Facts And Numbers On The Black-White Mortality Rate Gap. moguldom.com Black Americans lag behind whites in the amount of investment they make in life insurance policies and this can have consequences such as people dying in debt and passing that debt on to their relatives. But given the Black-white mortality rate gap, it would seem that investing in reasonably priced life insurance policies could be …
(2022-06-13). Popular DeFi Crypto Celsius Network (CEL) Halts Withdrawals, Crashes %, BTC Falls Below $25K. moguldom.com Citing "extreme market conditions," cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network announced on June 12 that it was freezing withdrawals and transfers, a move that resulted in sending its price down almost 70 percent and triggering a slide among other crypto coins. Turbulence in the financial markets is causing distress in the cryptosphere as rising interest rates and …
(2022-06-13). Report: More Than 1,000 Russians Are Practicing For Nuclear War Near Moscow. moguldom.com More than 1,000 Russian military service members are practicing for nuclear war near Moscow, holding maneuver drill exercises using 100-plus vehicles including Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, according to reports citing the Russian Defense Ministry. The exercises involve practicing "intensive manoeuvring actions on combat patrol routes" by Russia's so-called strategic missile forces, a branch of …
(2022-06-13). The Tale of the Evil King. thesaker.is By Batiushka for the Saker Blog With apologies to J.R.R. Tolkien Once upon a time there was an evil King whose forebears had sailed across a great ocean to a…
(2022-06-13). IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2022: China's vision for regional order. thesaker.is The video itself is about 35 minutes long and contains an outline of China's vision for the region. www.iiss.org/ Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe laid out a solid rebuttal (youtu.be/91mfXWBgKL4)…
(2022-06-13). Individual Efforts for Environmental Sustenance. transcend.org It may be mentioned that Mahatma Gandhi promoted reuse of items and not wasting anything — paper, clothing, shoes or food, etc. In fact the simple dress that he wore was demonstrably aimed at simplicity and non wastage.
(2022-06-13). Hindus, Dharmists, Devotees and Politics. transcend.org Many Krishna Devotees, Dharmists and Hindus in general will say they are not interested in politics or getting involved with it or even in voting. It is a distraction from their normal activities or spiritual pursuits. Or they feel all politicians are crooked or corrupt anyway, so what makes the difference between one or the other.
(2022-06-13). The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own Backyard. transcend.org 9 Jun 2022 – A confluence of crises—lockdowns and business closures, mandates and worker shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation, sanctions and war—have compounded to trigger food shortages; and we have been warned that they may last longer than the food stored in our pantries. What to do?
(2022-06-13). New study investigates plunder of Native American land. peoplesworld.org 
In its first six decades of existence, the U.S. created a trail of treaties that led to a massive transfer of Indigenous wealth. Michael John Witgen's second book, Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America, published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and …
(2022-06-13). AFL-CIO President Shuler's goal: "More than one million new" unionists. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, formally elected to her first full term in office, has set a goal to "grow our movement by more than one million working people" in a decade. If it succeeds—and she admits it won't be easy—that would mark a substantial increase in organized labor's density, especially in the private sector, where …
(2022-06-13). Queridos amigos, Lamento anunciar un genocidio: Dra. Naomi Wolf sobre el "Informe confidencial" de Pfizer. globalizacion.ca 
He estado en silencio durante algunas semanas. Perdóname. | La verdad es que me he quedado casi sin palabras —o el equivalente literario de eso— porque recientemente he tenido la poco envidiable tarea de tratar de anunciar al mundo que en…
(2022-06-13). Masafer Yatta evictions enabled by British-born judge. electronicintifada.net The court ruling clearing the way for the forced displacement of the indigenous population puts on full display Israel's cynical, colonial character.
(2022-06-13). What Worries Me, Really… smoothiex12.blogspot.com No, it is not even the fact that Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a corrupt neocon and his main degree is in political "science", and that despite him earning his "wings" and flying safe tanker and, later, recon missions over Afghanistan (known for its world-class air force and air-defense, s/) as a member of Air National Guard, the guy has zero understanding of real war and operations. So, he pushes now a legislation on
(2022-06-13). Andrei Martyanov: Answering "analysts", Adam Kinzinger's proposed legislature, SMO. thesaker.is Please visit Andrei's website: smoothiex12.blogspot.com/ and support him here: www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=60459185…
(2022-06-13). Chad Declares Food Emergency While International Agencies Sound the Alarm. transcend.org 9 Jun 2022 – There have been 20 hunger hotspots listed by UN humanitarian organizations while underlying problems remain unaddressed. Two of the major UN agencies are warning of the potential for widespread hunger and famine in several geopolitical regions of the world.
(2022-06-13). CGTN: The 7 Deadly Sins of Western Mainstream Media. thesaker.is
(2022-06-13). Multiple Articles on U.S. Militarism, Weapons, War Preparations in Space. transcend.org 8 Jun 2022 – Thought-provoking Commentary and News on War and Destruction – Military Space Report…
(2022-06-13). On Looking Up by Chance at the Constellations. transcend.org You'll wait a long, long time for anything much | To happen in heaven beyond the floats of cloud | And the Northern Lights that run like tingling nerves.
(2022-06-13). Anthem (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org London 2008 – Click on Watch on YouTube and enjoy.
(2022-06-13). Chemtrails Are Not Contrails: The Face of Evil. transcend.org 22 May 2022 -This book is an indispensable addition to the growing swath of evidence implicating governments, health agencies, medical establishments, and media the world over in one of–if not the greatest and most deadly–cover-ups of all time.
(2022-06-13). Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (14 Jun 1928 — 9 Oct 1967). transcend.org Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, theoretician and tactician of guerrilla warfare, prominent communist figure in the Cuban Revolution (1956—59), and guerrilla leader in South America, Guevara was a medical doctor specialized in leprosy. Traveling around South America, he observed conditions that spurred his revolt against poverty and capitalist exploitation, adopting Marxist ideology, theory and practices. He is revered by many as a martyred cultural hero, having become an iconic cult figure as a symbol of anti-imperialist struggles everywhere.
(2022-06-13). African Cultural Footprint of Peace. transcend.org Review of Amani, Rais Boneza's Latest Poetry Collection…
(2022-06-13). Secretive Bilderberg Meetings of 'Spies, War Hawks and World Leaders' Escape Media Scrutiny. transcend.org 7 Jun 2022 – A secretive meeting of more than 100 of the world's most powerful people just took place in a Washington, D.C. hotel behind closed doors and under tight security — while few reporters even took note.
(2022-06-13). Summit of the Americas Fails: Boycott by Presidents of Mexico, Bolivia, Honduras, Guatemala. transcend.org 7 Jun 2022 – As the US government's Summit of the Americas opens in Los Angeles, California, the presidents of Mexico, Bolivia, Honduras, and Guatemala have refused to attend, protesting the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.
(2022-06-13). Peace Education: An Alternative to War Education. transcend.org War is considered essential for peace and progress. This has also been the ancient concept of attaining peace, and we know that the ancient wars were for the most parts waged to achieve peace. "Even in our modern civilization", if we may believe Mary Stuart and E.C. Oakden, "war proves the most valuable stimulus to progress."
(2022-06-13). Last polls before Colombia's election contradict each other. colombiareports.com The last opinion polls before Colombia's presidential election showed contradictory projections. Pollster CNC did not release the latest results of its weekly poll before the vote on Sunday. Remaining pollsters…
(2022-06-13). Hearing for Dr. Issam Hijjawi Bassalat continued: Solidarity against anti-Palestinian repression! samidoun.net 
On Friday, 10 June, Palestinian-Scottish doctor Issam Hijjawi Bassalat appeared before the Supreme Court of Scotland in a case seeking to reclaim his medical license after it was suspended by the medical board due to his political arrest in 2020. Dr. Bassalat was released on bail in December 2021 after spending 16 months — and …
(2022-06-13). 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' now a play in Los Angeles premiere. peoplesworld.org 
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Many Americans have warm memories of the 1967 film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, William Rose's screenplay directed by Stanley Kramer. Nominated for ten Academy Awards, it won two, for Katharine Hepburn as Best Actress in a Leading Role, and for Rose for Best Original Screenplay. It was Hepburn's last film …
(2022-06-13). Storms at the Summit of the Americas. transcend.org 7 Jun 2022 was a bad day for Luis Almagro, secretary-general of the Organization of American States at the Summit of the Americas. A young man declared to him what he is: an assassin and puppet of the White House, instigator of the coup in Bolivia.
(2022-06-13). Constrained, Unconstrained and Surprised in a Global Context. transcend.org Encountering Black Swans with Insights of the Frog-in-the-Well and Turtle of Chinese Fable…
(2022-06-13). Two years after a deadly COVID-19 outbreak and not one lesson learned. workers.org 
By Steve Brooks This article previously ran as an op-ed piece in the Sacramento Bee. For six and a half hours, the Greyhound-size prison bus bounced precariously along a highway from Chino north toward San Quentin. Incarcerated men in orange jumpsuits were tightly packed inside, with metal restraints uncomfortably wrapped . . . |