(2022-06-24). Biden Again Blames Putin For High Gas Prices as Russian Oil Sales Soar. news.antiwar.com The US-led sanctions campaign against Russia has backfired on the West as Americans and Europeans are facing soaring gas prices, and Since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Biden has written off rising gas prices and inflation as "Putin's price hike." On Wednesday, Biden doubled down on blaming Russia while also admitting that his policies have only made things worse for Americans. | "We cut off Russian oil into the United States, and our partners in Europe did the same, knowing that we would see hig…
(2022-06-24). U.S. to send Ukraine more rocket systems in new weapons package. ecns.cn The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional 450 million U.S. dollars' worth of security assistance, including four more advanced rocket systems, the Department of Defense announced Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Afghanistan seeks international support as earthquake claims over 1,000 lives. ecns.cn The Taliban-run administration in Afghanistan has called for international assistance amid ongoing rescue operations following the devastating earthquake Wednesday in the eastern area of the Asian country.
(2022-06-24). European Union Grants Candidate Status to Ukraine and Moldova. news.antiwar.com European Union leaders on Thursday "The Ukrainian people belong to the European family. Ukraine's future is with the EU," said Josep Borrel, the EU's foreign policy chief. "Today marks the beginning of a long journey that we will walk together." | The decision for Ukraine was viewed by Western media…
(2022-06-24). Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes common symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic's COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most common symptoms. Patients in the rehabilitation program are reporting a variety of digestive issues, from mild nausea and decreased appetite to severe…
(2022-06-24). (W.E. Talk) U.S. aim to 'maintain the existing international order' is not convincing. ecns.cn It has been a year and a half since the Biden administration took office, but China-U.S. relations have yet to bottom out. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently summed up "invest, align, compete"in the newly-announced governmental approach to China. So who is undermining the international order? And how should the U.S. find a new path in its China approach?
(2022-06-24). EU leaders grant Ukraine, Moldova EU candidate status. ecns.cn European Union (EU) leaders have accepted Ukraine and Moldova as candidates for membership of the bloc, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Zelensky welcomes EU decision to grant Ukraine candidate status. ecns.cn Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday welcomed the decision of the European Council to grant Ukraine candidate status for accession to the European Union (EU).
(2022-06-24). EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell to arrive in Iran tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that High Representative of European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell will arrive in Iran tonight for bilateral talks with Iranian officials.
(2022-06-24). Has Britain drafted a law to protect Israel's weapons makers? electronicintifada.net Palestine Action believes it is being targeted by the National Security Bill.
(2022-06-24). Cleric lauds managing role of martyr Beheshti in intl. arenas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Kazem Sedighi praised the prominent role and huge managing capacity of the late Shahid Beheshti in international spheres.
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tick-borne illnesses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close friend was diagnosed recently with Lyme disease due to a tick bite. However, I recently read about some new type of tick-borne illness. My family loves to hike and be outdoors, but I'm nervous now about continuing our activities. How can I reduce our risk of illness from insect bites and protect my family? ANSWER: Enjoying the outdoors is a wonderful way to spend quality family time together, but there are certainly…
(2022-06-24). Thursday 6/23: The ERA & Gen Z: Engaging Youth to be Equality Voters in 2022 Elections Virtual Town Hall. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2022-06-24). Chinese-made tunnel boring machine used for excavation in Malaysia's mega rail project. ecns.cn The Chinese-made tunnel boring machine (TBM1) for excavation works on Malaysia's mega rail project, being built by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), has officially started its operations on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Release of Afghanistan's assets should not be politicized. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said Afghanistan's assets blocked in the United States belong to the Afghan people and their release must not be politicized.
(2022-06-24). Iran brush off US in 2022 VNL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iran defeated the US in straight sets (25-18, 29-27, 27-25) in Week 2 of 2022 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). More trust urged for Sino-Indian relations. ecns.cn State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China's and India's common interests far outweigh their differences and the two countries should support rather than undermine each other, as he met with Pradeep Kumar Rawat.
(2022-06-24). Friday 9/9: Exposing the Deathstar: Rescue Trial in the Utah Desert. indybay.org IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER (FREE!) TO GET IMPORTANT UPDATES AND INFORMATION: dxe.io/utahsignup | — | Support the Right to Rescue at trial! | Please join us for a convergence in Utah during the trial of DxE investigators Wayne Hsiung and Paul Darwin Picklesimer. Wayne and Paul are being prosecuted for investigating the world's largest "pork" producer, Smithfield Foods, and rescuing 2 sick piglets, Lily and Lizzie. In 2017, they infiltrated a massive Smithfield farm in the Utah desert, a facility that raises 1.3 million pigs for slaughter every year. They filmed the conditions inside in 360 de…
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/ultQRQq3cm0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10)…
(2022-06-24). BRICS urged to uphold solidarity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged the BRICS countries to support one another on issues concerning their core interests, practice true multilateralism, and work together to safeguard justice, fairness and solidarity and reject hegemony, bullying and division.
(2022-06-24). Léster Miguel Hurtado: Estamos enfrascados en mantener vital la generación eléctrica. cubadebate.cu "Nuestro trabajo es bastante fuerte, porque tenemos que estar conscientes de que de nosotros depende la generación eléctrica y que brindamos un servicio al país y a la población, que es lo más importante. Hemos tenido problemas en algunas máquinas y los hemos atendido en tiempo récord. Hemos venido para echar para adelante el trabajo".
(2022-06-24). Policía de Ecuador reprime a movilización indígena durante oncena jornada de protestas contra presidente Lasso. cubadebate.cu La policía de Ecuador reprimió este jueves a manifestantes de los movimientos indígenas de ese país en los alrededores de la Asamblea Nacional en Quito, en el onceno día de protestas contra el Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso. Desde hace once jornadas, la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador (Conaie) mantiene un Paro Nacional.
(2022-06-24). The work critique of millenials and A new universalism of emancipation. indybay.org The 4-Hour League, an alliance founded in 2016 to campaign for the 4-hour day is concerned with pushing back wage labor in order to have more time for a good life, for a gender-just redistribution of care activities and putting an end to the overexploitation of nature. Thus, it aims at breaking with the capitalist logic of efficiency and performance.
(2022-06-24). Feilaixia Reservoir discharges water in Guangdong. ecns.cn Drone photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the Feilaixia reservoir opening 15 spillways to discharge the floodwater in Qingyuan, south China's Guangdong Province.
(2022-06-24). Sunday 6/26: 24 Hour Global Peace Wave Rally: No to Militarization — Yes to Cooperation (6/26). indybay.org Virtual global peace rally via livestream and Zoom for 24 hours nonstop…
(2022-06-24). Hong Kong celebrates 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Lanterns are hung above an overbridge in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June 23, 2022. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
(2022-06-24). NE China nuclear power plant fully operational. ecns.cn The Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Station, the first nuclear power plant in northeast China, became fully operational on Thursday, according to the China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN).
(2022-06-24). Violencia contra las mujeres cubanas: Una espiral que no cesa. cubadebate.cu Amanece un día cualquiera en la isla. Una mujer cubana emprende una dura jornada: el trabajo, los hijos, la vida cotidiana; ella en el centro todo… Y hasta ahí pareciera ser una realidad común con las mujeres de todas partes del mundo. Sin embargo, para nosotras, las mujeres cubanas, este escenario tiene una dureza que muchas veces no se alcanza a aquilatar.
(2022-06-24). COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in infants through toddlers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The use of COVID-19 vaccines in infants and toddlers in the U.S. has cleared the final hurdles. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines for young children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed by authorizing health care professionals to begin vaccinating the youngest of children. Moderna's vaccine is for children ages 6 months to 5 years, and Pfizer's vaccine is for children…
(2022-06-24). CENTCOM and Pentagon Approved Israeli Airstrikes in Syria. orinocotribune.com The Wall Street Journal reveals that Israel secretly coordinates with the US on many of the airstrikes it carries out in Syria.and that, since 2017, Israel has carried out more than 400 airstrikes in Syria and other parts of the West Asia region. | It claims that Israeli attacks have been aimed at restricting Iran and its allied forces in Syria. | The vast majority of those Israeli airstrikes have been approved by the US Central Command, CENTCOM and the Pentagon. | The US aim is to ensure that Israel's bombing raids don't interfere with the US led military campaign in Syria. | Many observers believed that the rev…
(2022-06-24). HK screens inspirational celebratory film. ecns.cn Hong Kong people have a new option to mark the anniversary of the city's return-a celebratory film themed around ordinary people chasing their dreams over the past quarter-century. The film's screening citywide was on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Chinese, Iranian FMs holds phone conversation on ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian at the latter's request.
(2022-06-24). BRICS emphasizes diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Leaders of BRICS group including emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in a statement stressed the need to a political and diplomatic solution over Iran's nuclear issue.
(2022-06-24). Entregan credenciales que oficializan la elección de Petro y Francia Márquez en Colombia. cubadebate.cu La Registraduría Nacional de Colombia entregó este jueves las credenciales que oficializan la elección de Petro y Francia Márquez como presidente y vicepresidenta electos del país, cargo que asumirán para el período constitucional del 7 de agosto de 2022 hasta el 6 de agosto de 2026. Las credenciales fueron entregadas por el registrador nacional.
(2022-06-24). Carrier's deck given coat of heat-resistant paint. ecns.cn CNS Fujian, China's recently unveiled aircraft carrier, represents the country's latest achievement in its naval hardware construction and incorporates a wide variety of advanced technologies.
(2022-06-24). Experts see ample policy space to sustain growth. ecns.cn China has made a rapid economic recovery with a mild increase in debt levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving ample policy space to sustain a steady economic performance, officials and experts said on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Con Filo: La directa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La directa es una herramienta poderosísima. Solo hace falta un celular y conexión a Internet para que cualquier persona se convierta en un agente mediático. Del tema se habló este jueves en el programa Con Filo.
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for reducing risk of hearing loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently realized that I often ask people to repeat themselves, and I must turn up the volume on the TV louder than before. How do I know if I have hearing loss? I am 46. Aren't I too young for hearing loss? Can I take steps to prevent future hearing loss? ANSWER: The ears are an important part of the body, and damage to the delicate structures housed there can lead to hearing…
(2022-06-24). Russia's Putin to visit Iran for bilateral talk: Kremlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will certainly visit Iran at some point, but the exact date of this visit is yet unknown, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday.
(2022-06-24). Algunas verdades sobre las falsedades. cubadebate.cu Contra el "novedosismo" profesado por algunos marsupios academicistas, hay que repetir que las fake news, y su placenta la "posverdad", nada tienen de "nuevas" en la añeja historia de engañar a los pueblos con premeditación, alevosía y ventaja. Y hay que repetirlo mil veces, no sea que alguno ya acaricie la idea de recibir premios por "hallazgos científicos".
(2022-06-24). Quake jolts Paktika prov. in Afghanistan again, five killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — At least five people have been killed and 11 others injured in another earthquake in Afghan city of "Gyan" in Paktika province on Friday.
(2022-06-24). California Juneteenth Paid Holiday for All. indybay.org The long and difficult journey to establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday has strong roots in California. Nearly 2,000 US Colored Troops from California helped preserve the Union and begin the legal ending of chattel slavery that continues today. Alignment with US Law, signed by President Biden for all Federal employees is good. A paid holiday for all Californians may take a bit more time and need your assistance. No need to rush, 20 years ago AB 1749 (Longville) made the difference with strong bipartisan support, if delay is needed to align California with Washington DC, please consider the wisdom. Those "unk…
(2022-06-24). Probe into overseas cyberattack underway. ecns.cn Police are investigating a cyberattack launched from overseas on the email system of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Key evidence of the attack has been secured, local police said on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Cubadebate ya está en Tik Tok (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Hemos abierto nuestro perfil en TikTok y publicado el primer video. Aunque la app se encuentra prohibida para Cuba, por las leyes del bloqueo estadounidense, los cubanos han encontrado maneras de sortear estos obstáculos y hacerse presentes en la red social. Tik Tok es la plataforma de redes sociales de más rápido crecimiento en los últimos años.
(2022-06-24). Xi calls for peace, development, openness, innovation to build high-quality BRICS partnership. ecns.cn
(2022-06-24). Free Leonard Peltier Santa Cruz 6-20-2022. indybay.org The benefit was held at The Spot and was sponsored by Barrios Unidos and The American Indian Movement and others.
(2022-06-24). Nation makes big advances in battle against illicit drugs. ecns.cn China's drug control situation keeps improving as the amount of such illicit drugs trafficked into the nation, drug-related crimes and the scale of drug abuse has declined, a senior official said.
(2022-06-24). EOPA asks Newsom to end drilling permits, lawmakers pass 1020 and announce CARB rally. indybay.org Elected Officials to Protect America CA asks Governor Newsom to end all fossil fuel permitting to stop fueling the climate crisis – which fuels war. For clean energy economy progress SB 1020 must pass, says EOPA CA and investments in clean energy realized…
(2022-06-24). Continúa Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La segunda edición de la Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables continuó este jueves en Pabexpo, La Habana, con la presencia del viceprimer ministro y Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, y el titular de Energía y Minas, Liván Arronte Cruz. En la jornada también se desarrolló el seminario de eficiencia energética.
(2022-06-24). Saturday 6/25: Shut Down Golden Gate Fields: No More Dead Horses. indybay.org 420 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2022-06-24). Falcons help Minnesota man soar above cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A species that was once endangered in Minnesota is now thriving, thanks in part to Mayo Clinic. Recently, four new peregrine falcon chicks that have been nesting in a box atop one of Mayo Clinic's buildings were brought inside for a quick checkup and to be banded. It's all part of a collaboration between Mayo and the Midwest Peregrine Society. But this time, there was an extra pair of experienced hands to help. For more…
(2022-06-24). øAcechar o asechar? Estos son los ganadores del concurso ortográfico de Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu El pasado 26 de mayo, Cubadebate de conjunto con los servicios entuMovil de la División Habana de Desoft convocaron a los usuarios de la telefonía móvil en Cuba a un concurso donde sus participantes podrían demostrar sus conocimientos sobre ortografía. Se recibieron un total de 2 557 SMS. Muchísimas felicidades a los ganadores.
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic announces changes to administrative leadership. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paula Menkosky, chief administrative officer of Mayo Clinic in Arizona, will assume the enterprise chief human resources officer role, rotating out of her current position. Paula Menkosky Marialena Murphy Marialena Murphy, M.S.N., M.H.A., Mayo Clinic in Arizona's chief nursing officer, will serve as interim chief administrative officer as a search begins. "Paula is an outstanding executive leader, and I am very glad Mayo Clinic will continue to benefit from her expertise and…
(2022-06-24). Five dead, 35 injured in building blaze in Buenos Aires. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — At least five people were killed and 35 others were affected Thursday when an apartment caught fire in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, local authorities and medical personnel confirmed.
(2022-06-24). Eligen a jurista cubana como miembro del Comité para la Eliminación de la Discriminación contra la Mujer de la ONU. cubadebate.cu La jurista cubana Yamila González Ferrer, propuesta como candidata para integrar el Comité para la Eliminación de la Discriminación contra la Mujer de la ONU, fue electa este jueves como parte de esta estructura internacional con 143 votos de 187 posibles. Se trata de la elección con la más alta cantidad de votos entre todos los candidatos.
(2022-06-24). Regional countries must decide on future of region: Iran FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the regional countries must decide on the future of the region.
(2022-06-24). Support Your Community and Yourself. indybay.org Available public services for seniors and people with disabilities are often not well-publicized, and if we don't apply for them, we are often undercounted and underserved when we need it most.
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: How low testosterone can affect men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 13—19 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their health care team. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLjkjFfFC8Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end…
(2022-06-24). 4,000 S. Africa NUMSA Implats Platinum Workers Strike: NUMSA's Phakamile Majola Reports. indybay.org 4.000 South African NUMSA Implats contract platinum workers have gone on strike against slave labor conditions. These workers are paid much less than regular workers at the company for doing the same work. Contract workers are being used by companies to destroy their benefits and working conditions.
(2022-06-24). Dr. Farrugia ranked on‚ÄØModern Healthcare's‚ÄØlist of '50 Most Influential Clinical Executives'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic's president and CEO, has been named as one of the "50 Most Influential Clinical Executives" by Modern Healthcare magazine. According to the magazine, this program honors individuals in health care who are deemed by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare to be paving the way to better health through their executive responsibilities, leadership qualities, innovation, community service and achievements inside and outside of their organizations. A feature article and profiles of…
(2022-06-24). No casualties reported from Xinjiang's 5.1-magnitude quake. ecns.cn A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Shanshan County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 2: 27 a.m. Friday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2022-06-24). Alberto Prieto Rozos, el Académico: "Yo pensaba que la historia era un entretenimiento" cubadebate.cu Alberto Prieto Rozos, el Académico. Así nombramos la Mesa Redonda dedicada a la vida del Premio Nacional de Ciencias Sociales 2019 y Premio Nacional de Historia 2020 y uno de los autores a quien se dedicó la 30 Feria del Libro. La precisión se hace imprescindible para los más antiguos habitantes de La Habana, una ciudad en cuya arquitectura se distinguen, por su sobria belleza, funcionalidad y durabilidad, los edificios de Alberto Prieto.
(2022-06-24). At least three dead in Ecuador's anti-govt. protests: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Anti-government protests in Ecuador over rising fuel, food prices and other basic necessities have been going on for days and three people have so far been killed and hundreds were arrested following the protests.
(2022-06-24). U.S. tariff removal on Chinese goods to benefit all: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The Chinese side always holds that the removal of all extra tariffs imposed on Chinese goods by the United States will benefit both countries and the world, the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Saturday 6/25: 24 Hour Global Peace Wave Rally: No to Militarization — Yes to Cooperation (6/25). indybay.org Virtual global peace rally via livestream and Zoom for 24 hours nonstop…
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Biggest benefits of exercise for teens. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When my daughter was young, she spent hours playing outside and running around. That happens a lot less now that she is a teen. I'm worried that she is not getting enough exercise. How much does she need each week, and do you have tips to motivate her to get moving? ANSWER: As our children grow, many parents find it a challenge to get their teens moving. Their lives are busy, and what…
(2022-06-24). Science Saturday: Study indicates gut microbiome, host gene affect gastrointestinal disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a new study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers demonstrated the power of integrating the microbiome and host gene expression data to provide insights into their combined role in gastrointestinal diseases. The microbiome consists of all microbes in the gut including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This study focused on bacteria. "We identified a common set of host genes and pathways, including pathways that regulate gastrointestinal inflammation, gut barrier protection and energy metabolism that are associated with…
(2022-06-24). WorkWeek On Parker Liberation School, Corruption & Port Privatization, Black Workers. indybay.org WorkWeek covers WorkWeek On Parker Liberation School, Corruption & Port Privatization, Black Workers on strike, Union Busting In WCCSD, Frank Hammer On Solidarity Center In Mexico & AFL-CIO Histadrut Link With Carol Lang…
(2022-06-24). NE China's first nuclear power plant put into operation. ecns.cn After a trial run of 168 hours, the sixth generating unit at the nuclear power plant was ready for commercial operations. The power station has a total installed capacity of over 6.71 million kilowatts, making it the largest operating nuclear power plant in China at present.
(2022-06-24). Raeisi offers condolences to Afghanistan over deadly quake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi expressed his deep condolences to the government and noble people of neighboring Afghanistan on a recent deadly earthquake which claimed lives of many people in this country.
(2022-06-24). Coronary artery bypass grafting has potential benefits for patients over age 80 with reasonable surgical risk, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients over age 80 are considered high-risk candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting, not only because of normal wear and tear on the body, but also because of comorbidities and risks of complications after surgery. No hard-and-fast guidelines are available to assess the risks and benefits for octogenarians. Patients and physicians often choose not to proceed with surgery, and that decision carries its own risks and disadvantages. A new retrospective study from…
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the temperature rises in the summer, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Over the past 30 years, extreme heat has claimed more lives in America than any other weather-related hazard, including flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses, and learn how to prevent them. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2022-06-24). Tuesday 6/28: #Patients Over Profits! Medicare For All & 2022 Midterms w/ National Nurses United. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2022-06-24). Scientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, provide definitive diagnoses to 21 families worldwide. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A collaborative team of scientists led by Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has discovered 15 additional genetic mutations in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Symptoms of the disorder range from speech and motor impairment to behavioral abnormalities, intellectual disability and distinctive facial features. "Until now, only one genetic alteration in the KCNK9gene was known to cause the disorder, called KCNK9 imprinting syndrome. Our study describes 15 new genetic…
(2022-06-24). Wednesday 7/20: Home in the Bay | A Reading Series: The Third Event. indybay.org
(2022-06-24). Thursday 6/23: "Dear Pres.Biden: Just Say No to Fossil Fuels" – National Film Premiere w/ Q&A (virtual). indybay.org Virtual screening…
(2022-06-24). Thursday 6/23: January 6th Hearings Day 5 (livestream & analysis). indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2022-06-24). Aftermath of deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. ecns.cn Desperate rescuers battled against the clock and heavy rain to reach cut-off areas in eastern Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and left thousands more homeless.
(2022-06-24). Cada día es más duro sortear la tempestad (en el ring). cubadebate.cu La resistencia es un arma lista para disparar. øLo duda?, pues ella fue fiel aliada de la que se valieron este jueves algunos de los primeros diez finalistas de la 59 edición del Torneo Nacional de Boxeo Playa Girón, que se desarrolla en la camagàºeyana Sala Rafael Fortún.
(2022-06-24). Xi hosts 14th BRICS Summit, stresses importance of fostering high-quality partnership. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired the 14th BRICS Summit on Thursday evening in Beijing via video link. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Summit.
(2022-06-24). 2022 California Juneteenth Holiday still an optional notion for some reason. indybay.org 20 years ago California Juneteenth National Freedom Day was established as "optional" and today AB 1655 offers another "optional" path toward celebrations of our unique California Journey From Slavery to Freedom beginning on 1535 in Baja California Sur.
(2022-06-24). Syrian army launch operation to cleanse Raqqa from ISIL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) — The Syrian army's ground forces backed by Russian air force began operation to cleanse remnants of ISIL terrorist groups in southeastern province of Raqqa.
(2022-06-24). Huawei launches largest overseas tech experience center in Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn Chinese telecom giant Huawei has opened its largest technology experience center outside of China in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh.
(2022-06-24). China commends Nepal's decision not to move ahead on SPP with U.S. ecns.cn China commends the Nepali government's decision not to move ahead on the State Partnership Program (SPP) with the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2022-06-24). Fiesta Ciudad del Mar del 30 de junio al 3 de julio en Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu
(2022-06-24). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 update. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As immunity wanes for many vaccinated adults and omicron and its subvariants continue to circulate, it seems that just about everyone knows someone with a case of COVID-19. The steady increase in COVID-19 infections is due to changing, highly contagious variants, explains Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. Dr. Poland says it's still important to take the precaution of mask-wearing in public areas, even if you have…
(2022-06-23). The real message in Biden's phony gas tax cut: Workers must pay for Ukraine war. wsws.org President Biden's proposals to reduce gas prices at the pump are a series of meaningless appeals to Congress and the oil monopolies aimed at covering up the real causes of inflation and falsely blaming it all on Vladimir Putin.
(2022-06-23). House Panel Increases Biden's 2023 Military Budget Request By $37 Billion. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the House Armed Services Committee agreed to boost President Biden's requested military budget for the 2023 fiscal year While the House panel agreed to a massive increase, it's still lower than
(2022-06-23). Donbass: Zolotoye and Gorskoye Cauldron and the Almost Complete Encirclement of Lisichansk. libya360.wordpress.com Christelle Néant On 22 June 2022, the LPR (Lugansk People's Republic) announced that the encirclement of Zolotoye and Gorskoye was now complete, while another cauldron is closing in on Lisichansk. Despite the Ukrainian army's continued terror bombardment of Donetsk, Makeyevka, Gorlovka and Yassinovataya in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) — with much less intensity than…
(2022-06-23). China Will Decide the Outcome of Russia v. the West. scheerpost.com By John Feffer / Tom Dispatch | In its attempt to swallow Ukraine whole, Russia has so far managed to bite off only the eastern Donbas region and a portion of its southern coast. The rest of the country remains independent, with its capital Kyiv intact. | No one knows how this meal will end. Ukraine is eager to force Russia to disgorge what it's already devoured, while the still-peckish invader clearly has This might seem like an ordinary territorial dispute between predator and pr…
(2022-06-23). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Azov Battalion. libya360.wordpress.com Evgeny Norin Ukrainian propaganda has elevated the Azov Battalion's protracted but ultimately doomed final stand, in Mariupol, to heroic proportions. Adding further pathos to this sentimental story were the desperate calls for help from the commanders of the units entrapped in the bowels of the Azovstal factory and the photogenic young wives of the besieged…
(2022-06-23). NATO Blockades Kaliningrad. journal-neo.org With the success of Russia's operations in Ukraine, we have to be concerned about NATO reacting to their strategic defeat by shifting their aggression not only to intense economic and propaganda warfare against Russia but also against Russia's position in the Baltic region. The blockade imposed on Kaliningrad on June 20th by Lithuania, a NATO …
(2022-06-23). Ukraine is a Terrorist Entity like al-Qaeda and ISIS. journal-neo.org The current Kiev regime can hardly be called a "state" even with certain reservations. Just like the notorious terrorist groups banned in Russia and in many countries around the world, such as Al-Qaeda or ISIS  ; Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The behavior of the Kiev authorities is typically terrorist: terror against civilians, fighting …
(2022-06-23). Military Situation In Ukraine On June 23, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Nikolayev with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Avdiivka with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck military assets of the AFU near Artyomovsk with high-precision missiles; | On June 23, 6 AFU members were killed and 37 military vehicles were destroyed by Russian forces, according to the Russian MOD; | Russian air defense systems shot down 21 Ukrainian drones near near Snake Island, Pe…
(2022-06-23). The Pipe Dreams Of Kiev's Regime. southfront.org |
(2022-06-23). Biden Authorizes New $4 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, President Biden The Biden administration first sent HIMARS to Ukraine as part of a previous arms package that was announced on June 1, which represented a significant escalation in US military aid to Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said Thursday that they Accord…
(2022-06-23). Is the West finally realizing that Russia will win the war in Ukraine? mronline.org This article is the fourth in a series of articles I have written covering the U.S. proxy war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-06-23). Greek Arms Deliveries to Ukraine Undermine Security of Aegean Islands. libya360.wordpress.com Paul Antonopoulos According to the Greek press, Ukraine has received more than 100 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles, 60 Stinger missiles and other armaments from Greece. In April, the Greek authorities announced that they would no longer supply arms to Ukraine in order not to weaken their own security in the face of new threats from…
(2022-06-23). The Ideology of the Banderists. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan If Stepan Bandera was an agent of the Gestapo and left only the memory (positive for some) of the massacres and tortures he organized, Dmytro Dontsov was -and still is- the reference thinker of Ukranian nationalists. It is he who invented Ukrainian racialism and imagined the fanaticism of Ukrainian nationalists as a weapon….
(2022-06-23). The West's War in Ukraine is a War against Russia. libya360.wordpress.com Salman Rafi Sheikh As recent events surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have shown unambiguously — and quite convincingly — the West's so-called 'war effort' in Ukraine is less about defending Ukraine and more about what some Western pundits call "erasing" Russia as a power capable of wielding influence at the global level. The war,…
(2022-06-23). Ukraine's Regime is a Terrorist Entity Like al-Qaeda and ISIS. libya360.wordpress.com Valery Kulikov The current Kiev regime can hardly be called a "state" even with certain reservations. Just like the notorious terrorist groups banned in Russia and in many countries around the world, such as Al-Qaeda or ISIS — Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The behavior of the Kiev authorities is typically terrorist: terror against…
(2022-06-23). Pentagon delivers first HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformJune 23, 2022 First HIMARS launchers already in Ukraine — Defense Minister The first units of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers have already arrived in Ukraine as part of the U.S. security assistance. That's according to Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov…. "HIMARS have arrived to Ukraine. Thank you to my U.S. colleague and friend @SecDef Lloyd …
(2022-06-23). The War in Ukraine Pushes the World Closer to the Edge of a Climate Precipice. commondreams.org Putin's war in Ukraine, which could last for years, is in fact an absolute godsent to the most destructive forces on the planet, namely the arms industry and the fossil fuel companies.
(2022-06-23). Russian momentum in Ukraine could slow for lack of resources. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Britain's defense intelligence service believes that Russia's momentum in the war in Ukraine will slow in the next few months as its army exhausts its resources, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed.
(2022-06-23). A Lemming Leading the Lemmings: Slavoj Zizek and the Terminal Collapse of the Anti-War Left. mintpressnews.com The left has sunk a long way since the Iraq war. The renowned public intellectual Slavoj Zizek is the latest recruit to the war hawk camp…
(2022-06-23). Ukraine Says It Received HIMARS Precision Rocket Launchers From US. southfront.org A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launches ordnance during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-1 at Fort Greely, Alaska, Oct. 22, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert) | Ukraine has received M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers from the US, the country's defense minister, Oleksiy Reznikov, announced on June 23. "HIMARS have arrived to Ukraine. Thank you to my colleague and friend Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III for these powerful tools! Summer will be hot for…
(2022-06-23). Ukraine bans largest opposition party. wsws.org The outlawing of the country's biggest opposition party is part of an ongoing campaign of repression aimed at ensuring that Kiev can fulfill its role as an imperialist proxy in the war against Russia.
(2022-06-23). Lithuania to expand blockade of Russian goods as Ukraine war widens. wsws.org The escalation of the EU/ Lithuanian blockade of Kaliningrad comes amid a rapid expansion of the war, both in geographic scope and in intensity.
(2022-06-23). Building Revolutionary Solidarity Across the Americas Against the Failed "Summit of the Americas" liberationnews.org In a true show of intercontinental solidarity, words from Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel joined the speeches of Native activist and Co-Director of the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Jean Roach, National Director of BYP100 D'atra Jackson, and host of this show, Brian Becker, at the final plenary of the three-day-long People's Summit for Democracy in early June.
(2022-06-23). Cognitive Warfare: Israel Targets Journalists Who Threaten Its Reality-Creation Tactics. mintpressnews.com When Karl Rove was alleged to have said how the United States is now "an empire, we make our own reality," he was not just making a hubristic statement. Rather, it can be seen as an indication that he was aware of how powerful a "cognitive campaign" is.
(2022-06-23). Gaza blockade: How many more people have to die? peoplesdispatch.org Rania Khalek of BreakThrough News talks about the 15-year-long blockade of Gaza by Israel and Egypt and the role of the international community in continuing this brutal siege…
(2022-06-23). Gonzalo Lira: Israel Provokes Russia. thesaker.is
(2022-06-23). Lithuania President Wants Hike in Military Spending, More NATO Troops. news.antiwar.com Lithuania's president wants his country An increase in NATO's presence in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states is expected to be announced at a summit in Madrid next week. But the alliance is divided over how big a military buildup it will be. | Lithuanian Presid…
(2022-06-23). NATO Chief Wants Finland, Sweden To Join Alliance Soon, But Can't Guarantee It. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg "My aim is still to make sure that they [Sweden and Finland] can join soon," the NATO chief said at an event hosted by Politico. "I cannot guarantee, but I'm saying that's still my aim." | Stoltenberg has tried to downplay Turkey's stance and said it's "not the first time we see one or just…
(2022-06-23). South Korea to establish permanent mission at NATO headquarters. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyJune 23, 2022 S. Korea to establish mission to NATO in Brussels South Korea has decided to establish a mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels, a presidential official said Wednesday ahead of President Yoon Suk-yeol's participation in a NATO summit next week. Yoon will attend the NATO summit in …
(2022-06-23). Bipartisan gun bill passes procedural vote in US Senate. wsws.org Hailed by Democratic and some Republican senators as an example of "bipartisanship," the 80-page bill does not restrict the sale of semi-automatic rifles, but does provide millions of dollars in additional funding to local, state and federal police.
(2022-06-23). Campeonato Mundial de Budapest: Nadadora se desmaya en la piscina y es rescatada por su entrenadora. cubadebate.cu La destacada nadadora estadounidense Anita àÅlvarez (25 años) se desmayó este miércoles en la piscina durante el Campeonato Mundial Acuático de Budapest, y fue rescatada unos minutos después por su entrenadora, la española Andrea Fuentes. àÅlvarez fue rápidamente asistida por médicos y paramédicos y se encuentra fuera de peligro.
(2022-06-23). Estonia: French paratroopers engage in "force projection operation" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeJune 22, 2022 France conducts Short-Notice Airborne Operation into Estonia The French Armed Forces conducted Operation THUNDER LYNX, a force projection operation towards Estonia. About a hundred paratroopers from the French 11th Airborne Brigade were deployed by an A-400M transport aircraft above the Estonian territory, to be dropped over a zone …
(2022-06-23). Paul and Blackburn Among GOP Senators Opposing Extension of School Meal Program. commondreams.org "We cannot allow 95 million meals to be missed by kids this summer," warned Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal in the face of the Republicans' obstruction.
(2022-06-23). Britain's rail strike and the struggle against war: Bring down the Johnson government! wsws.org Not only is the rail strike becoming a focus for the determination among millions of workers to end the savage austerity measures of the government. It is now threatening key foreign policy imperatives centred on an escalation of NATO's war against Russia and hostile targeting of China.
(2022-06-23). China's non-financial outbound direct investment up 2.3 pct in January-May. ecns.cn China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) reached 287.06 billion yuan in the first five months of the year, up 2.3 percent year on year, official data showed Thursday.
(2022-06-23). Rusia aboga por mundo multipolar en cumbre del grupo Brics. telesurtv.net Participan los líderes brasileño, Jair Bolsonaro; indio, Narendra Modi; chino, Xi Jinping y sudafricano, Cyril Ramaphosa.
(2022-06-23). Lithuania Says Prepared for Russian Retaliation Over Kaliningrad Embargo, Doesn't Expect Military Action. news.antiwar.com Lithuania's president on Wednesday Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda told Reuters that Vilnius is ready for "unfriendly steps" such as Russia cutting the Baltic nation from a shared power grid, but doesn't expect a military response. | The Baltic states…
(2022-06-23). As Nuclear Talks Stall, Iran Pursues Regional Diplomacy. news.antiwar.com While the centerpiece of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's foreign policy since his election has been trying to salvage the P5+1 nuclear deal, the relative slow-down of that process has allowed him to assert his own diplomatic inclinations. | That policy is one his allies call a "balanced" approach to Iran has hosted three presidents already this month, the presidents of nearby Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan…
(2022-06-23). Growing Rebel Divide in North Syria as Islamists Take Villages. news.antiwar.com There aren't a lot of huge rebel factions left in Syria after years of war, but two extent groups along the northern border, the Turkey took most of Afrin from the Kurds originally, and has been fighting them ever since. On Saturday, the HTS took the villages of Basufan, Qabasin, and Fafertin away from the SNA, and has sent more fighters to the area. | Turkey i…
(2022-06-23). Iraq Swears in New MPs to Replace Sadr Resignations. news.antiwar.com Iraq's parliament met today to progress beyond the resignation of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's political bloc two weeks ago. The 73 MPs resigned, but it was only finalized with the parliament recognizing it, The seats went mostly to the Shi'ite Coordination Framework, which is broadly the State of Law bloc of former PM Nouri al-Maliki. They have a 122 MPs plurality, and a clear path to governance. | Not that things are liable to be easy. Sadr's hun…
(2022-06-23). Africa in the Light of SPIEF 2022. journal-neo.org Moscow has in recent years been increasingly developing its cooperation with Africa in all directions. The current world situation has prompted the search for new opportunities for direct trade and economic ties, and for many years now SPIEF has been one of the platforms for communication between various states and businesses. It is therefore not …
(2022-06-23). Medics For The People Has A Radical Plan To Rebuild Health Care. popularresistance.org MPLP was established in 1971 by a group of physicians who were also members of the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA). They did this because they felt the need to translate words to action, to ensure that healthcare is accessible to the people who need it, and this included a way of providing people free health consultations. They started the first health house in Antwerp, and since then, we have managed to establish 10 more health houses, guided by the same ideals from more than 50 years ago. There are many more health workers working with MPLP now, too, and not only physicians: nurses, psychologists, they're…
(2022-06-23). Rights Groups Urge Court To Strike Down Unconstitutional Texas Law. popularresistance.org The Center For Constitutional Rights And Palestine Legal Filed An Amicus Brief In The Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals In Support Of A Lawsuit Seeking To Strike Down A Texas Law That Requires Government Contractors To Pledge Not To Engage In Boycott, Divestment And Sanctions (BDS) Campaigns For Palestinian Rights. | After A Court Blocked An Earlier Version Of Texas's Anti-Boycott Law Following Lawsuits From Individuals With State Contracts, Texas Amended The Law To Exclude Companies With 9 Or Fewer Full-Time Employees And Contracts Under $100,000. While The Revised Law Mooted The Previous Lawsuits, Its Underlying F…
(2022-06-23). Robbed By Law Enforcement. popularresistance.org I am a fan of bad television. I admit it. I even DVR it. I watch an awful show on the National Geographic Channel every week about Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and how they intercept drugs and birds and food and other contraband from people arriving from abroad into the airports of New York, Atlanta and Miami. | I was watching an episode this week where an elderly Korean man arrived at JFK airport in New York with a few hundred dollars in his pocket. | For no apparent reason, he was pulled into secondary for a more comprehensive search. When the CBP officer went through the man's wallet, he found four cash…
(2022-06-23). The Truth About The Rail Strikes. popularresistance.org There's lot of nonsense flying around in the establishment media about the rail strikes. Curtis Daily explains why the strikes and unions are an essential line of defence against the destructive capitalist system the press and politicians are fighting to uphold.
(2022-06-23). This New Import Law Will Hurt US Consumers. popularresistance.org The Chinese government had launched a large scale program to solve the problem once and for all. It subsidized companies to move production facilities to Xinjiang. For geographic reasons these are now mostly in the northern part of Xinjiang. The government also organized large camps for vocational and language training. After people went through those they were offered jobs in the new factories where they work in exchange for normal wages. | The U.S. anti-China propaganda campaign claims that these Uighur people were forced to take up their new jobs and calls that 'forced labor'. It is not. | Working in some indu…
(2022-06-23). Union Kitchen Workers Declare Victory In Their Efforts To Unionize. popularresistance.org The National Labor Relations Board determined Tuesday that a majority of Union Kitchen workers voted to unionize, according to the freshly-minted labor union's collective bargaining agent, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 400. The NLRB reviewed the results of the formal election, which took place three months ago, after CEO and founder Cullen Gilchrist challenged some ballots — including those of two vocally pro-union workers who cast ballots but were fired before their votes had been counted. | NLRB press secretary Kayla Blado confirmed that a majority of valid votes cast had been in favor of…
(2022-06-23). You Can't 'Green' The Military. popularresistance.org In 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense issued its Climate Adaptation Plan, which has been lauded by corporate media as a supposedly serious mobilization against climate change. More recently, the U.S. Army has followed suit with its own Climate Strategy. More and more frequently, Democratic politicians are learning to frame the eternal imperative of an eternally expanding military budget in the language of "greening" the military. Similar language is used by Pentagon higher-ups, and even more frequently by those from the "industry" side of the military-industrial complex. | Make no mistake: the military is one o…
(2022-06-23). Young Victims Of Climate Disasters Sue EU States Over Energy Treaty. popularresistance.org In the latest attempt to use the courts to address the climate crisis, five young people are suing 12 EU countries over membership in a treaty that they argue puts the needs of fossil fuel companies above climate action. | The young people brought their case before the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday, as Euractiv reported. The lawsuit targets the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which gives energy companies the right to sue governments for compensation when their policies threaten profits. | "Governments are still putting profits of the fossil fuel industry over human rights. But climate change is escalatin…
(2022-06-23). AMLO yet again blows the whistle on Julian Assange, educating his journalists. thesaker.is By Amarynth for the Saker Blog The President of Mexico has now again offered full asylum to Julian Assange. "Mexico opens the doors to Assange," the president declared. It is…
(2022-06-23). The Musket and the Noodle Stall: A Strategic Comparison. thesaker.is By Fred Reed for the Saker Blog In big-chunk terms, in the world today we see a contest between the Chinese economy and the American military, between Chinese dynamism and…
(2022-06-23). The Police Pull Up On Dr. Umar Johnson On His Way To Juneteenth Event In South Carolina, Search Vehicle. moguldom.com Pan-African educator and community activist Dr. Umar Johnson described on a YouTube video posted June 20, 2022, how he was profiled by police while on his way to a Juneteenth event in South Carolina. A video Dr. Johnson posted on his "King Kong Consciousness" YouTube channel shows he was pulled over and there were several …
(2022-06-23). NY Mayor Eric Adams Holds Media Event Showing Crushing Of Dirt Bikes, People Have Questions. moguldom.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference on June 21 to announce a new safety plan. During the event, a bulldozer destroyed nearly 100 motorbikes deemed "illegal." "You want to terrorize our neighborhoods?" the mayor's office tweeted. "You'll get crushed." The press conference was held at a Brooklyn auto pound. Adams gave a …
(2022-06-23). With CEO Pay Skyrocketing, the Unionization Surge is Hardly Surprising. inequality.org
(2022-06-23). Biden Calls For A Gas Tax Holiday But Obama Previously Called The Concept A 'Gimmick' For Politicians To Win The Next Election. moguldom.com President Joe Biden asked Congress on Wednesday to suspend federal gas and diesel taxes for three months through the summer travel season to give Americans some relief at the pump, but some Democrats including his former boss have expressed doubts that such a move can provide many benefits. The taxes in question include an 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal …
(2022-06-23). Centralized: FTX Asserts Itself As The Crypto Federal Reserve By Bailing Out BlockFi With $2 M Credit Line. moguldom.com Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto trading platform FTX has bailed out struggling crypto lender BlockFi with a $2 million loan during a trading downturn in the crypto market that is pushing some of the biggest participants into the red. Crypto lenders, which provide high yields for investors, came under renewed scrutiny this month after Celsius Network froze …
(2022-06-23). San Diego County communities celebrate Juneteenth. liberationnews.org There were several celebrations held around San Diego County for the country's second annual federal Juneteenth holiday.
(2022-06-23). A Cold War with China, Global Warming, and Why We Can't Have Nice Things. cepr.net It would be truly ironic if we were to transfer still more income upward, with increased subsidies for research and development, with the gains locked down by a small elite with their patent and copyright monopolies.
(2022-06-23). IMF loans continue to undermine health in Africa. peoplesdispatch.org The International Monetary Fund has a long history of insisting on loan conditionalities which are harmful to public services. This practice did not change even during the pandemic, with African countries being some of the worst affected…
(2022-06-23). Summit of the Americas Underlines Widespread Discontent with US Policy. orinocotribune.com By Alexander Main  | Criticisms of the United States and OAS underlined the need to revive regional integration initiatives independent of U.S. influence. | Long before it even began on June 6, this year's Summit of the Americas, held in downtown Los Angeles, was widely expected to be a flop. And indeed it was. As many media outlets predicted, the controversy surrounding the U.S. government's decision to exclude Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from the invitee list ended up overshadowing the summit's mostly dull proceedings. | Several heads of state—including Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador of…
(2022-06-23). Julian Assange, Alina Lipp, and Anne-Laure Bonnel—When truth becomes a crime in the West. mronline.org Julian Assange, Alina Lipp and Anne-laure Bonnel are three journalists who are paying a high price for telling the truth in the West: attempts to suffocate them financially, followed by censorship, threats of imprisonment or imprisonment altogether, and even physical and psychological torture in the case of Assange.
(2022-06-23). UK to introduce new 'bill of rights' after migrant deportation defeat. mronline.org Britain will begin legislating for a new 'bill of rights' on Wednesday, giving the government the authority to disregard European Court of Human Rights judgments.
(2022-06-23). America's Second Civil War is Underway. scheerpost.com By Blake Fleetwood / Original to ScheerPost | The frightening epidemic of gun violence in the US has become a commonplace reality. Easy access to firearms is an obstacle that national politicians have not been able to overcome with more than lip service. But gun violence is merely one ominous symptom of a growing social collapse that directly threatens our nearly 2 -year old system of democratic capitalism. | We begin with this: There have been 260 mass shootings so far this year, and 2022 is projected to hit an all-time record.
(2022-06-23). Judeo-Terrorist Stab Palestinian to Death, and Ram Peace Activists at Protest. scheerpost.com By Richard Silverstein / Richard Silverstein | Ali Hassan Harb, 27-year-old electrical engineer murdered in cold blood by a Judeo-terrorist settler | There have been two tragic, horrifying incidents of Judeo-terrorism in the past few days. The first was the
(2022-06-23). The Fed's Austerity Program to Reduce Wages. scheerpost.com By Michael Hudson / CounterPunch The Federal Reserve Board's ostensible policy aim is to manage the money supply and bank credit in a way that maintains price stability. That usually means fighting inflation, which is blamed entirely on "too much employment," euphemized as "too much money."[1] In Congress's more progressive days, the Fed was charged with …
(2022-06-23). VIDEO: Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism | Lex Fridman Podcast #295. scheerpost.com By Richard Wolff and Lex Fridman / Conversation between Richard Wolff and Lex Fridman exploring questions surrounding Marxism, communism, capitalism, socialism, human nature, economics, governments, corporations and more. | Richard WolffRichard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the
(2022-06-23). Videos from the 2022 Labor Notes Conference. scheerpost.com By Alexandra Bradbury / Labor Notes Wow! What an amazing weekend. Thank you to all 4,000 troublemakers who converged in Chicago June 17-19 and made this year's Labor Notes Conference incredible. The energy you brought, the stories you shared, the connections you made, the ideas and plans you're bringing back home—that's what it's all about. …
(2022-06-23). Who Is to Blame for Inflation? The Power Brokers of Capitalism. scheerpost.com To save not just the bankers but also the labyrinth itself, central bankers stepped in to replace the financiers' pyramids with public money. (Photo: Getty Images/ By Yanis Varoufakis / The blame game over surging prices is on. Was it too much central-bank money being pumped out for too long that caused inflation to take off? Wa…
(2022-06-23). Food Insecurity Increases in the U.S. While it Declines in Nicaragua Whose Socialist Government Has Defied U.S. Regime Change Designs. libya360.wordpress.com Nan McCurdy Workers at Houston food bank. [Source: time.com] Expansion of Public Sector in Nicaragua Has Improved Quality of Life for Everyone In 2018, 48% of U.S.-based churches had their own food-distribution ministry or supported efforts run by other churches or organizations such as food pantries or food banks. These faith-based ministries, unlike government programs, provide…
(2022-06-23). French Imperialism vs. Crypto Colonialism. libya360.wordpress.com Sebs Solomon The Central African Republic (CAR) recently added Bitcoin as a legal currency, tokenized natural resources, and even created a "cryptocurrency economic zone" called Sango—following in the footsteps of El Salvador. The CAR is still using its French currency (CFA franc) just like El Salvador is still using the American dollar. In addition to the crypto economic zones, CAR is also offering e-residency…
(2022-06-23). The Wide Role Brazil's Military Has Played in the Destruction of the Amazon. libya360.wordpress.com Pedro Marin In the Brazilian Amazon, as deforestation reaches record levels and rivers are increasingly polluted, the illegal gold mining contributing to these problems continues largely unabated. The response of the government has been to increase military action to curb environmental crimes in Brazil. Far from achieving this purpose, however, the military intervention has only led to tragedies in the…
(2022-06-23). Inside The Relaunch Of Baltimore Beat Newspaper As A Nonprofit. moguldom.com The Baltimore Beat newspaper returned In May from a two-year hiatus with a new business structure and distribution strategy. This summer, the "Black-led, Black controlled nonprofit newspaper and media outlet" announced it will begin publishing a free hardcopy print newspaper bi-weekly in addition to its online content. The reason for going old school when so …
(2022-06-23). '1619 Project' Pulitzer Winner Nikole Hannah-Jones Calls For Reparations For Slavery In U.N. Speech. moguldom.com Renowned scholar and Howard University Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones recently called on all nations that participated in the Transatlantic Slave Trade to pay reparations for the array of harms they caused Black people. "It is time for the nations that engaged in and profited from the transatlantic slave trade to do what is right and what …
(2022-06-23). Insurance companies flee the South in search of higher profits. liberationnews.org iI January of this year, my homeowner's insurance increased $100 and I was frantically calling insurance companies all over to try to get a better quote.
(2022-06-23). Investors in long-term care profit as aged and disabled residents and workers bear brunt of COVID-19. peoplesdispatch.org Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care facilities were hit particularly hard as both residents and workers suffered high infection and mortality rates. A number of reports indicate that such an outcome is linked to widespread privatization…
(2022-06-23). Food Insecurity Increases in the U.S. While it Declines in Nicaragua, Whose Socialist Government Has Defied U.S. Regime Change Designs. covertactionmagazine.com Expansion of Public Sector in Nicaragua Has Improved Quality of Life for Everyone In 2018, 48% of U.S.-based churches had …
(2022-06-23). David Castillo sentenced to 22.5-year jail term for assassination of Honduran activist Berta Cáceres. peoplesdispatch.org Members of the Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras, which was founded by Berta Cáceres, have said that true justice will not be delivered until the 'intellectual authors' of the crime are prosecuted and sentenced…
(2022-06-23). More than 80,000 hit the streets of Belgium against inflation. peoplesdispatch.org On June 20, tens of thousands of people took to the Belgian capital Brussels demanding a solution to the cost of living crisis as well as a hike in wages. The inflation in Belgium grew by 6 percent and hit 9 percent in June and has resulted in a sharp rise in the cost of living.
(2022-06-23). Philippines blocks over two dozen websites over "terrorist" tag, movements raise alarm. peoplesdispatch.org The websites blocked at the request of the outgoing National Security Adviser include progressive media websites Bulatlat, Monthly Review and Counter Punch, as well as the website of legally active left-wing political coalition Bayan Muna…
(2022-06-23). Health workers will not stop fighting for a better alternative to WTO COVID-19 response. peoplesdispatch.org George Poe Williams from the National Health Workers Union of Liberia comments on the recent outcome of the WTO Ministerial Conference and the disappointment this has caused among health workers…
(2022-06-23). Medics for the People has a radical plan to rebuild healthcare in Belgium and Europe. peoplesdispatch.org Medics for the People has been providing primary health care to people in Belgium for more than years. They recently launched a new mission statement outlining their main streams of work for the upcoming period…
(2022-06-23). "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" mronline.org To look at neo-fascism withoutits economic moorings, to ignore the fact that the neo-fascist government is actually based on a neo-liberal-neo-fascist alliance, and, in general, to look at politics as a self-contained sphere unconnected to the economy, is a liberal trait that the Left must not imitate.
(2022-06-23). Mexico Renews Offer of Asylum to Julian Assange. orinocotribune.com The president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), stated that his country will open its doors to the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, to provide him with asylum in the event that the United States decides to release him. | During his morning press conference, AMLO indicated that he will intercede with US President Joe Biden to address the case of Assange's extradition. | "I am aware that it goes against the harsh, severe groups that exist in the US as in all countries, but humanism must also prevail," said AMLO. "Mexico opens the doors to Assange in the event that it decides to free him. There are…
(2022-06-23). Maduro and Petro Discuss Normalizing Border Crossing. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, June 22, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the recently elected president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, held a telephone conversation to discuss the normalization of border crossing, which has been affected by closures and traffic disruptions for almost seven years now. | Through his Twitter account, the Venezuelan head of state reported that issues "about peace and the prosperous future of both peoples" were also discussed. | Conversé con el presidente electo de Colombia
(2022-06-23). Norway Hopes Venezuela's Government & Opposition Resume Mexico Talks. orinocotribune.com The Kingdom of Norway expressed its wish that the Venezuelan government and the radical wing of the opposition, grouped in the so-called Unitary Platform, resume their process of dialogue and negotiation in Mexico. This was announced by the Foreign Ministry of the European country this Wednesday, June 22, through its Twitter account. | The message from the European country was issued within the context of the participation of the delegation leaders from both the Venezuelan government and the Unitary Platform, Jorge Rodríguez and Gerardo Blyde, respectively, in the Oslo Forum, that began on Tuesday, June 21 and en…
(2022-06-23). Vice President-Elect Francia Márquez Lectures Colombian TV Anchor on What it Means to 'Vivir Sabroso'. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 22, 2022 ( Given the concern of Channel 1 journalist, Claudia Palacios, about whether the move of the vice president-elect to the presidential palace is part…
(2022-06-23). Reject Repression: Support the Mapping Project. samidoun.net We, the undersigned organizations, reaffirm our support for the Mapping Project out of Boston. The project identifies hundreds of policing institutions, universities, weapons manufacturers, and explicitly political Zionist organizations that collaborate with one another to further systems of oppression. We reject any attempts to isolate or ostracize segments of our movement that are doing this …
(2022-06-23). Another Young Ecuadorian Dies During National Strike. mronline.org "It is worrying how military and police violence has escalated against those who exercise their right to protest and resist," said the Alliance of Ecuadorian Human Rights Organizations.
(2022-06-23). Biden's Failed Summit: Latin America Resists. liberationnews.org Since the Monroe Doctrine, Latin America has resisted U.S. attempts to dominate the region.
(2022-06-23). 6-14-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Men are twice as likely to wait more than two years between doctor visits. Almost 20% of men admit to going to the doctor just so a loved one will stop bothering them about it. Waiting can also cause medical issues that could have been avoided if caught early, avoiding any last second emergency situations. With this being Men's Health Awareness Week, and Father's Day around the corner, Mayo Clinic urologists Tobias Kohler, M.D., and Jeffrey Karnes, M.D., discussed…
(2022-06-23). Evacúan familias de provincias en China tras inundaciones. telesurtv.net Varias regiones del gigante asiático se mantienen en alerta ante la letalidad de la actual temporada lluviosa, que ha provocado cuantiosas pérdidas materiales y humanas.
(2022-06-23). Argentina exhortará a Reino Unido a dialogar sobre Malvinas. telesurtv.net Una representación de la nación suramericana asiste al Comité de Descolonización de ONU para defender su derecho soberano sobre este territorio en disputa.
(2022-06-23). EEUU envía a Kiev nuevo paquete de ayuda militar por 450 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El coordinador de Comunicaciones Estratégicas del Consejo de Seguridad Nacional de la Casa Blanca, John Kirby, anunció este jueves que Estados Unidos enviará a Ucrania otro paquete de ayuda militar por 450 millones de dólares. Desde febrero, el gobierno de Biden ha enviado a Ucrania 6 100 millones de dólares en ayuda militar.
(2022-06-23). Death toll of Afghanistan's quake surpasses 1,000: official. ecns.cn The death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has surpassed 1,000, while more than 1, 0 people were injured, a provincial official said, adding the number of casualties might rise further.
(2022-06-23). At least 1 in 12 Chicago Public Schools students caught COVID-19 during past school year. wsws.org The staggering figures, an understatement of the real rates of infection, are an indictment of the reopening and mass infection policy carried out by the ruling class and the Democratic Party, with the critical assistance of the CTU.
(2022-06-23). 40 years after the death of Vincent Chin: An essay on the origins of Chinese Americans. fightbacknews.org San José, CA – 40 years ago, on June 23, 1982, Chinese American Vincent Chin died after being beaten by a Chrysler plant supervisor and his stepson. They ended up being sentenced to a $3000 fine, causing an uproar in the Chinese American community. Evidently the killers thought that Chin was Japanese American and blamed him for the success of Japanese carmakers in breaking into the American car market. This racist killing was another of a long history of violence against Chinese and other Asian Americans. | 100 years before the death of Vincent Chin, in May of 1882, the U.S. Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion…
(2022-06-23). Autoridades brasileñas detienen al exministro de Educación. telesurtv.net Teólogo, abogado y pastor de la iglesia presbiteriana, Ribeiro, de 63 años, es un hombre cercano a la familia de Bolsonaro.
(2022-06-23). Pop-up art exhibit in Texas celebrates Black hair. america.cgtn.com For decades, Black Americans have faced discrimination based on the natural texture of their hair, and the way they style it. Everything from Afros, to braids, to cornrows has been targeted. A recent national study found that girls as young as 5-years-old have faced …
(2022-06-23). Organizaciones de periodistas exigen la liberación de Assange. telesurtv.net La presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Periodistas, Dominique Pradalié, demandó que el fundador de WikiLeaks "sea liberado, rehabilitado y entregado a su familia".
(2022-06-23). China Life: Local official promoting Sichuan tourism goes viral on internet. ecns.cn Liu Hong, a local official in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province, has become an internet sensation due to his dedication to tourism promotion on social media.
(2022-06-23). Entregan informes a organismos sobre caso Ayotzinapa en México. telesurtv.net La entrega fue realizada por el director del Sedena, Luis Cresencio Sandoval González.
(2022-06-23). The Heat: U.S. gun reform & January 6th hearings. america.cgtn.com An election official testifies that former President Donald Trump pressured him to find more votes to overturn the 2020 election result. And for the first time in nearly 30 years, the U.S. Senate moves forward on a bipartisan gun safety bill.
(2022-06-23). Tourism sector keen for revival in summertime. ecns.cn Domestic tourism will embrace a robust recovery in the coming summer as students start their vacations in late June, and eased travel restrictions will help boost the sector's growth, according to industry experts.
(2022-06-23). Rights Advocates Decry 'Very Frightening' Court Ruling Upholding Anti-BDS Law. commondreams.org "This is not just about boycotts," said one critic. "This is opening the door to strip away First Amendment rights of all Americans."
(2022-06-23). The Second Amendment Demands Gun Control. commondreams.org A National Guard, yes. Heavily-armed lunatics roaming the streets unregulated? Never.
(2022-06-23). Al menos seis fallecidos deja accidente de helicóptero en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Todavía se desconocen las causas del accidente, el cual será investigado por la Junta Nacional de Seguridad en el Transporte, de EE.UU.
(2022-06-23). Primer ministro se reúne con Consejo de la Administración de Cárdenas en segunda jornada de visita gubernamental. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz, intercambió este jueves con el Consejo de la Administración, en Cárdenas, sobre la Estrategia de Desarrollo Local y el perfeccionamiento de las estructuras del territorio.
(2022-06-23). While CEOs Make Millions and Workers Struggle, Union Surge Is Unsurprising. commondreams.org Pandemic disparities have driven workers at Starbucks and several other low-wage employers to demand a fair reward for their labor.
(2022-06-23). Uvalde mayor accuses Texas officials of coverup in mass shooting at Robb Elementary. wsws.org While state officials denounced the local response as an "abject failure," the mayor lambasted Texas authorities for attempting to shift the blame.
(2022-06-23). Teachers union leader: School gun violence fear leads kids to write their wills. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (PAI)—The fear of gun violence in the nation's schools is now so pervasive that students find themselves crafting thank-you notes to loved ones in advance and writing wills, the president of the nation's largest union says. And that horrifying trend will continue, adds National Education Association President Becky Pringle, a Philadelphia science teacher, unless …
(2022-06-23). Continúan protestas en Ecuador con tributo a víctimas de represión policial durante paro nacional. telesurtv.net Al menos dos muertos y más de un centenar de heridos ha dejado la represión policial a las manifestaciones.
(2022-06-23). Vibrant HK to celebrate 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
(2022-06-23). President Raeisi's visit to North Khorasan province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi traveled to North Khorasan province on Thursday morning as part of his regular visits to provinces to listen to people's grievances and inspect the implementation of government projects.
(2022-06-23). Daily Round-up|Rail workers on nationwide strike in the UK & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories from the British rail workers' strike, the crackdown on protesters in Ecuador and a march in Belgium over the cost of living crisis…
(2022-06-23). 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…
(2022-06-23). China's ambassador says Scotland ties mean 'opportunities up for grabs'. ecns.cn China's top diplomat in the United Kingdom is on a weeklong visit to Scotland to enhance the growing economic, cultural, and educational links between the nations, in a year that marks the th anniversary of the establishment of China-UK ambassadorial diplomatic relations…
(2022-06-23). Shenzhen ships 630 thousand tons of vegetables to Hong Kong annually. ecns.cn Shenzhen Customs on Wednesday said it has inspected 630 thousand tons of vegetables destined for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on average annually in the past 25 years since 1997.
(2022-06-23). Saturday 7/23: Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade & Celebration 2022. indybay.org CELEBRATION: Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park, Olivier Street and Scott Street, Monterey, CA 93940 | PRIDE PARADE: starts at Alvarado Street and Polk Street in Monterey @ 11 AM…
(2022-06-23). Australian minister dispatched to Sri Lanka to demand a halt to refugees fleeing destitution. wsws.org The visit had nothing to do with helping the island's masses. Its purpose was to block people from trying to escape the social catastrophe to seek refuge in Australia.
(2022-06-23). Presidente Maduro y Gustavo Petro hablan sobre restablecer normalidad en frontera. telesurtv.net El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, conversó vía telefónica con el mandatario electo de Colombia.
(2022-06-23). Syrian Intelligence Officer Said To Be Responsible For Assassinations In Daraa Survives Attack. southfront.org An photo of Daraa city taken just a few minutes after the assassination attempt. Click to see full-size. Via Twitter. | Early on June 23, the vehicle of a warrant officer of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate (AFID) was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) in the northern part of Daraa city in southern Syria. | The warrant officer, identified as Mohamed Helweh, survived the assassination attempt. However, he was wounded along with three other…
(2022-06-23). Presidente Díaz-Canel encabeza conclusión de visita del Partido a Guantánamo y Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, dirige este jueves las conclusiones de la visita integral del Secretariado del Comité Central de Partido a Guantánamo y Santiago de Cuba.
(2022-06-23). Ethnic dragon canoe festival celebrated in Guizhou. ecns.cn Dragon canoes race against each on Qingshui river to celebrate the Dragon Canoe Festival at Shibing county, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 22, 2022.
(2022-06-23). Vatican Endorses "Killer Vaccine": Commemorative Coins Promoting the 'Need to be Vaccinated' against COVID/By Kennedy Hall. marktaliano.net An eight-piece set includes a 20 euro silver coin depicting a young person getting jabbed with a needle. Original Link Here: Vatican Endorses "Killer Vaccine": Commemorative Coins Promoting the 'Need to be Vaccinated' against COVID  ; Global ResearchGlobal Research  ; Centre for Research on Globalization By Kennedy H..]…
(2022-06-23). Prioriza Cuba desarrollo energético con fuentes renovables. cubadebate.cu Construir un socialismo próspero y sostenible no es posible sin considerar el desarrollo energético, expresó este miércoles el Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, vice primer ministro de Cuba.
(2022-06-23). House Jan. 6 Committee Reveals 'Seditious Six' GOP Lawmakers Who Sought Trump Pardons. commondreams.org "The only reason you ask for a pardon is if you think you've committed a crime," said one member of the congressional committee investigating the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol.
(2022-06-23). Iran FM offers condolences to Afghanistan over deadly quake. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister has offered condolences to the people of Afghanistan over the Wednesday deadly quake and said that Iran will stay with Afghanistan in difficult times.
(2022-06-23). Meet Juan Guaidó: Capra's Depression-era comedy replayed as imperial farce. peoplesworld.org In 1941, Frank Capra directed Meet John Doe, the last of his Depression-era Populist trilogy, extolling the virtues of the common man and woman. In this film, Gary Cooper, a down-on-his-luck hobo, gets chosen by a newspaper magnate as the ultimate symbol of an America still ravaged by the economic failure of the Stock Market …
(2022-06-23). China afirma que sanciones afectan a todo el mundo. telesurtv.net El mandatario participó en el Foro empresarial BRICS, con sede en Beijing, capital china.
(2022-06-23). Leung hails success of 'one country, two systems' in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The practice of the "one country, two systems" principle in Hong Kong over the past 25 years has proved to be successful, scientific, feasible and viable, said Leung Chun-ying, former chief executive of the special administrative region.
(2022-06-23). Iran, China FMs hold phone conversation: envoy to Beijing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to Beijing has said that the two foreign ministers of Iran and China have held a telephone call on Thursday to discuss issues of mutual interest.
(2022-06-23). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 23 de junio de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-06-23). Avanzan movilizaciones en Ecuador en décima jornada del Paro Nacional. telesurtv.net Organizaciones indígenas mantienen propuesta de establecer un diálogo que se centre en el cese inmediato de la represión y criminalización a la propuesta.
(2022-06-23). Sindicatos y gremios panameños convocan a nueva marcha popular. telesurtv.net El propósito de la movilización del próximo 28 de junio es protestar contra el alto costo de la vida en Panamá, principalmente el precio de la canasta familiar, combustibles y medicamentos.
(2022-06-23). Gobierno de Ecuador se niega a derogar estado de excepción. telesurtv.net El líder de la Conaie condicionó el diálogo al retiro del estado de excepción, entre otras demandas.
(2022-06-23). Alertan aumento de la inflación en Reino Unido. telesurtv.net En términos mensuales, los precios registraron en el quinto mes del año un incremento del 0,7 por ciento, mientras que en el mes anterior el encarecimiento había sido del 0,6 por ciento.
(2022-06-23). Beijing continues to find scattered infections. ecns.cn Beijing has continued to report new COVID-19 cases at the community level in recent days, which has added to the uncertainty during the current complicated epidemic control and prevention situation, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). Granada celebra elecciones legislativas. telesurtv.net Saldrá también el próximo Gobierno de la isla, hasta ahora presidido por Keith Mitchell, quien va a la reelección.
(2022-06-23). China looks set to build space power station. ecns.cn China has made a milestone advance in its effort to build a power station in space to convert the sunlight in outer space into an electrical supply to drive the satellites in orbits or transmit power back to the Earth.
(2022-06-23). The Yemeni War and the Rule of Impunity, Interview with Noam Chomsky. orinocotribune.com Biden vowed to stop U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia; particularly about Yemen, he claimed he would end all U.S. support for offensive operations in the Middle Eastern-torn country | As the American president now contradicts his promises, the Yemeni humanitarian catastrophe is today much worse than when Trump was in power | Chomsky, in this exclusive interview, strongly questions Biden's "defensive weapons" trading to the Saudi while, more than ever, Yemen the stage of a Saudi-U.S. proxy war against Iran at expense of dozens of millions of innocent Yemeni civilians | June 21, 2022—As the world's attention is…
(2022-06-23). Rusia ratifica que su prioridad es evitar un conflicto nuclear. telesurtv.net Moscú insta a trabajar para garantizar la estabilidad estratégica y evitar la proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva.
(2022-06-23). Parlamento búlgaro aprueba moción de censura contra el Gobierno. telesurtv.net La moción de censura contra el Ejecutivo se concretó tras obtener un respado de 123 parlamentarios.
(2022-06-23). Cuba reporta 29 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 17 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este miércoles 22 de junio, Cuba reportó 29 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 17 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 107 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario este jueves.
(2022-06-23). Ministerio de Economía y Planificación aprueba creación de 110 nuevas mipymes privadas. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Economía y Planificación (MEP) anunció este jueves la aprobación de 111 solicitudes de creación de nuevos actores económicos (110 mipymes privadas y una cooperativa no agropecuaria). Con la aprobación de esas solicitudes asciende a 3 980 el número de actores económicos aprobados desde septiembre de 2021.
(2022-06-23). Transportistas de Perú aplazan paro tras alcanzar acuerdo. telesurtv.net El gremio demanda la restitución del transporte de mercancías como servicio público y la baja de los combustibles.
(2022-06-23). øQuién fue el líder nicaragàºense Carlos Fonseca Amador. telesurtv.net Carlos Fonseca Amador es uno de los principales referentes del sandinismo, un revolucionario que luchó contra la dictadura de los Somoza.
(2022-06-23). China to establish national demonstration zones for IPR protection. ecns.cn China will establish a batch of demonstration zones for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection by 2025, according to a notice recently published by the National Intellectual Property Administration.
(2022-06-23). Australian university union defends silencing socialist and delaying strike action. wsws.org The NTEU is gagging workers, especially socialists, and keeping university workers separate from the strike movement erupting over the soaring cost of living, including among public sector workers, teachers and nurses.
(2022-06-23). Afganistán requiere 15 mdd para atender emergencia por terremoto. telesurtv.net Autoridades afganas convocaron a las "agencias de ayuda para que brinden asistencia inmediata a las víctimas del terremoto y así evitar una catástrofe humanitaria".
(2022-06-23). Mayo Clinic ranks in all 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Children's Hospitals' rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 children's hospital in Minnesota according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022—2023 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. The rankings identify the top 50 children's hospitals in 10 pediatric specialties. Mayo Clinic Children's Center ranked as a top-performing children's hospital in all 10 of those pediatric specialties. "Mayo Clinic Children's Center is honored to continuously rank among the top children's hospitals across the…
(2022-06-23). Gremio de transportistas intensifica protestas en Argentina. telesurtv.net Desde horas tempranas de este miércoles, se cortaron el acceso a varias vías del país como parte de la protesta.
(2022-06-23). Early humans dating back to 600,000-year-old discovered in UK. ecns.cn Archaeological discoveries made on the outskirts of Canterbury, Kent confirm the presence of early humans in southern Britain between 560,000 and 620,000 years ago, making it one of the earliest known Paleolithic sites in northern Europe.
(2022-06-23). Workers and Public Services Should Not Be the Victims of Inflation. commondreams.org Precarious working conditions, public service budget cuts, transfer of control to the private sector: none of these are inevitable.
(2022-06-23). China launches new batch of remote sensing satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province Thursday.
(2022-06-23). UK paper's false report on WHO chief's remarks again proves 'lab leak' theory is anti-China politicization: FM. ecns.cn The COVID-19 "lab leak" theory totally twisted facts and it's merely a lie fabricated by anti-China forces for political purposes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday in response to a media report that claimed WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had once acknowledged the theory.
(2022-06-23). Carole Boyce Davies: Es imprescindible la diversidad en los espacios de poder para tener un mundo más equitativo. cubadebate.cu La charla con la Dra. Carole Boyce Davies titulada "Nuevos abordajes y debates sobre la historia y las culturas afrodescendientes en Cuba y los Estados Unidos", que organizó en los primeros días del mes de junio el Programa de Estudios sobre Afroamérica de la Casa de las América, sirvió como antecedente de esta conversación.
(2022-06-23). HK Palace Museum to tell China's story to world audience. ecns.cn Hong Kong Palace Museum, a milestone cross-boundary cultural collaboration and must-see tourist attraction, is poised to play a greater role in exerting the charm of Chinese culture to the four corners of the globe.
(2022-06-23). Hong Kong Palace Museum holds opening ceremony. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), held its opening ceremony on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). El petróleo cubano y la producción de energía eléctrica sin apagar el futuro. cubadebate.cu øTenemos soluciones para seguir produciendo energía soberana sin dañar la industria? Tienen que existir. Una puede ser la de usar o desarrollar procesos que permitan desulfurizar y reducir metales en el petróleo viscoso. No somos los únicos que tenemos este problema. Existen tecnologías más o menos eficientes y también literatura que las explican. Desafortunadamente, no parece ser un problema resuelto totalmente.
(2022-06-23). Culmina comisión intergubernamental entre Cuba y Rusia con compromiso de profundizar la cooperación bilateral. cubadebate.cu La comisión intergubernamental económico-comercial y científico-técnica entre Cuba y Rusia, que encabezan el vice primer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, y el vicepresidente del Gobierno ruso, Yuri Borisov, finalizó este miércoles en la capital rusa con el compromiso de seguir expandiendo los vínculos de cooperación bilateral.
(2022-06-23). Unión Eléctrica pronostica afectación de 185 megawatts durante el horario pico de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico de este jueves una disponibilidad de 2 633 MW y una demanda máxima de 2 750 MW, con un déficit de 117 MW, por lo que se pronostica una afectación de 185 MW. En la generación distribuida no están disponibles 1 086 MW por avería y 388 MW por mantenimiento.
(2022-06-23). Great Exhibition Road Festival 2022 serves up trailblazing inspiration. imperial.ac.uk Trailblazing ideas and unique experiences from science and the arts on show as Great Exhibition Road Festival transforms South Kensington.
(2022-06-23). Russian Army Captured Two French CAESAR Howitzers From Kiev Forces. southfront.org French soldiers, assigned to Task Force Wagram, fire a French Ceasar in support of Operation Roundup, in Al Quim, Iraq, May 16, 2018. As a non-permanent force the Coalition aims to enable the Iraqi security forces to be self-sufficient. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zakia Gray) | The Russian military has captured two French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from Kiev forces, French lawyer and politician
(2022-06-23). Chinese scientists achieve important breakthrough in silkworm research. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have unveiled the heterogeneity and transcriptomic atlas of silkworm silk gland cells at single-cell resolution, achieving a significant breakthrough in silkworm research.
(2022-06-23). Consumer Health: Blood donation saves lives; you can make a difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The World Blood Donor Day campaign, which is observed Tuesday, June 14, is an effort by the World Health Organization to recognize the critical contribution of blood donors and raise global awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products for transfusion year-round. The roles that voluntary blood donations play in saving lives is a special focus of this year's campaign. Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S., according to the American Red Cross. Daily…
(2022-06-23). Sri Lankan trade unions back IMF austerity policies. wsws.org The Rajapakse-Wickremesinghe government, with active union support, is imposing a new round of harsh attacks on jobs and social conditions.
(2022-06-23). ExFARC-EP reconocen secuestros durante conflicto armado en Colombia. telesurtv.net Los excomandantes Pablo Catatumbo, Pastor Alape, Milton Toncel y Julián Gallo también pidieron perdón durante la audiencia de tres días.
(2022-06-23). 'Art@Harbor' exhibition kicks off in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the exhibition "Art@Harbor" was held at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). Reportan 14 palestinos detenidos por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Las violaciones de los colonos en los territorios ilegalmente ocupados, incluyen la demolición de establos de animales, casas y estructuras residenciales.
(2022-06-23). Hezbollah calls for formation of Lebanese government soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The second-in-command of the Hezbollah resistance movement Sheikh Naim Qassem described the formation of the Lebanese government as the key to resolving the crisis in the country.
(2022-06-23). Rail workers rally in Glasgow: "We can't let them get away with it" wsws.org In Scotland today, around 100 striking rail workers and Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members, including from Avanti West Coast, along with trade union delegations and supporters attended a picket outside Glasgow Central Station.
(2022-06-23). Highlights of Hong Kong's development achievements since its return to motherland. ecns.cn Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has made significant progress in the fields of politics, economy, livelihood, society and culture.
(2022-06-23). As Right-Wing Majority Shows Its Face, Confidence in Supreme Court Hits All-Time Low. commondreams.org "It's almost like if you steal a Supreme Court seat to make decisions that are wildly unpopular based on extraordinarily flimsy justifications," said one critic, "you will lose the deference and respect that has historically been granted to you."
(2022-06-23). January 6 committee "flooded" with new evidence on Trump coup. wsws.org The House Select Committee announced that it would postpone further hearings, after Thursday's, to study new videos and documents.
(2022-06-23). Does the pandemic have you 'pangry'? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Are we out of the woods with COVID-19? Have we reached the endemic stage? Should we adopt the mindset that the virus is just a part of our lives now and carry on as usual? Many people are walking around with more questions than answers as new COVID variants emerge and case counts continue to fluctuate. Without a definitive answer as to what the next phase of the pandemic will look like,…
(2022-06-23). Military Situation In Syria On June 23, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On June 23, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib: 2 time  ; in Idlib province, 1  ; in Aleppo province, 2  ; in Lattakia province; | On June 22, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions north of Tal Tamar; | On June 22, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa; | On June 22, Damascus International Airport resumed operations, according to the Syrian Ministry of Transport.
(2022-06-23). China issues regulatory protocols for webcast performers. ecns.cn China's National Radio and Television Administration and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture have jointly issued a set of regulatory protocols for webcast anchors.
(2022-06-23). Búfalos de Ciego de àÅvila campeones del baloncesto cubano por décima ocasión. cubadebate.cu Los Búfalos se coronaron campeones de la Liga Superior de Baloncesto y con ello alcanzaron su décimo reinado en estas lides, nadie ha ganado tanto como ellos. Favoritos desde que comenzó la justa materializaron una barrida en la final ante los Guerreros del Yayabo, venciéndolos con pizarra de 88 tantos a 78 en el tercer partido del cotejo.
(2022-06-23). Over 1,700 internet hospitals are established in China. ecns.cn More than 1,700 internet hospitals have been approved and established in China and integrated online and offline medical service has formed basically, said National Health Commission.
(2022-06-23). Mayo Clinic expert speaks of significance of Lyme disease uptick. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lyme disease has infected more than 14% of the world's population, according to a new study. "It's significant," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. "If you look at the numbers and how it breaks down in regions across the United States, in some areas, that exceeds 50% seropositivity. That means people are walking around with antibodies in their blood that are detectable. That shows they've been exposed to Lyme disease at some…
(2022-06-23). Study finds coffee linked to lower risk of death. ecns.cn Moderate consumption of coffee, whether unsweetened or sugar-sweetened, was associated with lower risk of death, according to research by a Chinese university.
(2022-06-23). Hassan Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh meet in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement met with Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, in Lebanon on Thursday.
(2022-06-23). Ensemble Estudiantil Caturla estrena videoclip "Quién fuera", un homenaje a Silvio Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu El Ensemble Estudiantil Caturla, de la ciudad de Santa Clara, estrena "Quién fuera", videoclip producido por Rural Media Cuba y Labyrinth Films. El audiovisual es un homenaje a Silvio Rodríguez, autor de este emblemático tema arreglado por el maestro Maykel Elizarde Ruano, y visibiliza las cualidades de los jóvenes formados en el sistema de enseñanza artística.
(2022-06-23). Raeisi invited by China to deliver speech at BRICS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — At the official invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping as host of BRICS Summit 2022, President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi will attend the event and will deliver a speech on Friday.
(2022-06-23). Officials recall pressure at Jan 6 hearing. ecns.cn The House select committee investigating last year's Jan 6 attack on the Capitol heard riveting and emotional testimony from state election officials on Tuesday on how defeated president Donald Trump and his allies pressured them to reverse the 2020 election results.
(2022-06-23). UK, Israeli FMs discuss Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) — British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid held a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening to discuss Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA.
(2022-06-23). China ramping up drug control efforts. ecns.cn China has the strictest drug control measures in the world and the largest number of listed controlled substances, and control efforts continue to be improved, said a senior anti-drug official on Thursday.
(2022-06-23). Investor Edith Yeung discusses the future of crypto. america.cgtn.com In November last year, global cryptocurrencies were worth some three trillion dollars. This week, they're valued at less than one trillion. Still, many investors believe now is not the time to give up on these digital assets and there's a lot of talk about the future …
(2022-06-23). Australia: More than 130,000 New South Wales nurses and teachers to strike next week. wsws.org Health workers across the state will stop work on Tuesday, while public and Catholic school teachers will hold a joint strike on Thursday.
(2022-06-23). No 'safest spot' to minimise risk of COVID-19 transmission on trains. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have shown how COVID-19 can spread through train carriages, finding that there is no 'safest spot' to minimise risk of transmission.
(2022-06-23). Two people injured in explosion in Syria's Daraa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — In a car bomb in the southern Syrian city of Daraa two people were injured on Thursday morning.
(2022-06-23). Pablo Milanés en La Habana: Comienzo y final de un reencuentro. cubadebate.cu Para algunos, esta visita de Pablo y su gira a La Habana abre o cierra ciclos; para unos es reencuentro y para otros es primera vez, cuando los rumores alertan sobre un posible retiro del cantautor. Pero su voz aún robusta a pesar del tiempo y su salud, nos hace creer que siempre será comienzo y final de una hermosa canción en esta, su isla que siempre le aguarda con respeto y amor infinitos.
(2022-06-23). Syria's Damascus Airport Resumes Operations Nearly Two Weeks After Israeli Attack. southfront.org Syria's transportation minister Zuhair Khuzaym inspecting work on the northern runway of Damascus International Airport on June 22. Source: Syrian Air. | Syria's Damascus International Airport resumed operations on June 23, nearly two weeks after it was placed out of service as a result of a The attack, which took place on June 10, inflicted heavy…
(2022-06-23). 6 killed in West Virginia helicopter crash. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Six people were killed when a helicopter crashed in southwestern West Virginia on Wednesday, authorities said.
(2022-06-23). These Are Not 'Good Guys With Guns.' These People Are Killing Us. commondreams.org How did the Republican Party get so unhinged? Easy as it is to blame Donald Trump, I blame something far more deeply entrenched.
(2022-06-23). Li: Stable, large grain harvests key. ecns.cn Premier Li Keqiang gave further instructions on policy measures to secure a bumper harvest for the whole year, after hearing a report at the State Council executive meeting on Wednesday on stabilizing grain production.
(2022-06-23). Stalinist PCF discusses French national unity government with Macron. wsws.org The struggle against war and austerity can only be waged by mobilizing workers internationally against nationalist, pseudo-left groups that are rapidly turning to the right.
(2022-06-23). Lula aventaja a Bolsonaro en balotaje en Brasil, según estudio. telesurtv.net Encuesta arroja que, en una segunda vuelta, el fundador del PT moviliza 52 por ciento del voto frente a 35 por ciento el actual mandatario.
(2022-06-23). Public school privatization privileges profits over learning. peoplesworld.org DETROIT— Ever motivated to influence the consciousness of workers, capitalists have made repeated attacks against public education. In their eyes, schools are little more than fertile ground for "critical race theories" and changing gender identity norms. Public schools are focused on destroying traditional values first and teaching basic math second, so corporate media companies would have …
(2022-06-23). Canada Steps Up Surveillance of Indigenous Peoples to Push Pipelines. orinocotribune.com By Nick Cunningham  ; Jun 19, 2022 | An International Human Rights Body Condemned Canada's Treatment Of Indigenous Communities Opposing Two Major Oil And Gas Pipelines. | Canadian police and security forces have intensified their surveillance and harassment of Indigenous people in recent months in an effort to clear the way for the construction of two long-distance oil and gas pipelines in British Columbia, earning the condemnation of international human rights observers. | "The Governments of Canada and of the Province of British Columbia have escalated their use of force, surveillance, and criminalization of…
(2022-06-23). MC12 outcomes raise hopes for WTO reform. ecns.cn The package of trade outcomes at the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference-MC12-has added resilience to the multilateral trading system, injecting more confidence into economic globalization, experts said on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). Accidente de tren en Tanzania deja cuatro muertos y 132 heridos. telesurtv.net Aunque aún se investiga el caso, el presidente de la agencia ferroviaria dijo que el descarrilamiento fue intencionado.
(2022-06-23). øPor qué una Ley General de Protección al Patrimonio Cultural y al Patrimonio Natural? cubadebate.cu Hace poco más de un mes, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó la Ley General de Protección al Patrimonio Cultural y al Patrimonio Natural, que tiene por objeto regular la protección del patrimonio cultural y natural de la nación, la importación y exportación de los bienes culturales, inscritos o no como patrimonio cultural, los sujetos de la gestión patrimonial y sus atribuciones generales. En la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles se explicaron los detalles fundamentales de la norma legal.
(2022-06-23). Xi Jinping: BRICS countries need to act with a sense of responsibility and bring positive, stabilizing and constructive strength to the world. ecns.cn On the evening of June 23, President Xi Jinping hosted the 14th BRICS Summit in Beijing via video link.
(2022-06-23). Imperial alumni win top prize at Young Inventors award. imperial.ac.uk Two former Imperial students have been honoured by the European Patent Office (EPO) for an AI-recycling technology first conceived at the College.
(2022-06-23). Alertan por tsunami en los próximos 30 años en el Mediterráneo. telesurtv.net Aunque la mayoría de los tsunamis afectan a las poblaciones costeras de las regiones del Pacífico y del Océano Índico, todas las regiones oceánicas están en riesgo.
(2022-06-23). Las 3 del día: La noche de Pablo Milanés, y las noticias de este 22 de junio (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu "Gracias Pablo, te queremos", se oye de vez en vez. "Duro", también le gritan. Pasan "Comienzo y final de una verde mañana", "El breve espacio en que no estás"… Hoy te traemos una emisión especial, donde hablaremos del concierto de Pablo Milanés en Cuba y, por supuesto, te comentamos las noticias más relevantes de la jornada.
(2022-06-23). Xi urges int'l solidarity to promote growth. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for international solidarity and coordination to maintain world peace and stability and promote global sustainable development.
(2022-06-23). I Respect Douglas MacGregor, But… smoothiex12.blogspot.com here is where I disagree with him dramatically. Not only I disagree with him, but many people in comments also disagree. The assertion that Russia's SPRN (missile attack early warning system) is somehow "nowhere near" the American one is dead wrong. I know where this assertion originated, professor Postol stated this a couple of years ago. And it is a complete malarkey. It is exactly the other way around, not to speak of the fact that the US was lagging in advanced early warning radar systems behind not just Russia, but Soviet Union already in 1970s and 1980s. The proof is in the pudding. American nominally…
(2022-06-23). Incendio en Buenos Aires provoca cinco fallecidos y 35 heridos. telesurtv.net El Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias informó que los fallecidos son dos mujeres y tres menores de edad.
(2022-06-23). France's hung parliament, rising class struggles stagger Macron. wsws.org Macron reacted to his devastating defeat in the legislative elections with a perfunctory10-minute address calling on other parties to support his policies of austerity and war.
(2022-06-23). Inicia en China XIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado del Brics. telesurtv.net Multilateralismo, cooperación sanitaria, reducción de la pobreza y articulación económica se cuentan entre los ejes prioritarios de la XIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado del Brics.
(2022-06-23). WATCH: Jan. 6 Hearing Highlights 'Brazen' Trump Attempt to Use DOJ to Overturn Election. commondreams.org The House January 6 committee plans to examine a meeting in which then-President Donald Trump pushed to replace then-Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen with Jeffrey Clark, a DOJ official who had indicated his willingness to pursue false claims of mass voter fraud.
(2022-06-23). At least 1,000 dead in Afghan earthquake. ecns.cn A powerful earthquake has left parts of eastern Afghanistan in ruins, killing at least 1,000 people, and more than 1, 0 people injured.
(2022-06-23). Already Expired: Moderna's upcoming Omicron shot is formulated for a variant that no longer exists. globalresearch.ca Moderna's reformulated mRNA COVID injection, the highly touted — and continuously delayed — "Omicron vaccine," was tailored to an Omicron subvariant that no longer exists. | The pharmaceutical company's Omicron-specific shot was formulated for the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron, which hasn't …
(2022-06-23). Rusia decreta pago en rublos a tenedores de eurobonos foráneos. telesurtv.net Rusia podrá efectuar los pagos de eurobonos en rublos, según el valor de la tasa de cambio de divisas del día.
(2022-06-23). New York's first primary: High stakes, big money, and left unity. peoplesworld.org As usual, big money has been shaping New York's June 28 primaries, especially the governor's race. Is there any drama? With that office, perhaps. With the lieutenant governor's race, certainly. And the Assembly? Left unity is prevailing, regardless of whether any nametags on the legislators' seats must change. Also on the ballot are judges and …
(2022-06-23). Israeli Defense Minister Vows To Invade Lebanon's Beirut If Needed. southfront.org Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaking on June 22 at a rally in Kiryat Shmona to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. Source: the official twitter account of Gantz (@gantzbe). | On June 22, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned Lebanon that if needed, the Israeli army "will march once again to Beirut, Sidon and Tyre". | Gantz made the warning while speaking at a rally in Kiryat Shmona to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. Gantz said th…
(2022-06-23). Afganistán reporta al menos 1.030 muertos por terremoto. telesurtv.net El sismo en provincias del sureste también ocasionó unos 1. 0 heridos. Se teme que cifras de muertes y lesionados aumente.
(2022-06-23). In 'Dangerous Decision,' Supreme Court Guts Protection of Miranda Rights. commondreams.org When "ordinary people are disempowered," warned one civil liberties advocate in response to the ruling, "government impunity grows."
(2022-06-23). Railroad bosses' profit-making tactics lower safety standards, raise dangers. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Working conditions, and labor-management negotiations between the unions representing the nation's freight rail workers and railroad bosses, are getting steadily worse, reports from the bargaining table and congressional testimony show. And that's important because the nation's four big Class I freight railroads move bulk cargoes from oil to cars to coal to corn and are …
(2022-06-23). Union shuts down New Jersey hospital walkout before Nevada Prime Healthcare workers strike. wsws.org The contract was rammed through in an entirely anti-democratic procedure and workers must reject the vote as illegitimate.
(2022-06-23). Stunning summer desert landscape in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Aerial view shows beautiful desert landscape with sandy dunes in Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2022-06-23). Amid Putin's Saber-Rattling, 65 Nations Condemn 'Any and All Nuclear Threats'. commondreams.org "We will not rest until the last state has joined the treaty, the last warhead has been dismantled and destroyed and nuclear weapons have been totally eliminated from the Earth."
(2022-06-23). Chinese FM meets Indian new ambassador. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pradeep Kumar Rawat, India's new ambassador to China in Beijing Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). 192 key fugitives arrested in China's special campaign. ecns.cn Chinese police have caught 192 key fugitives of crimes against the control of the national border and frontier in an ongoing campaign since September 2021, the National Immigration Administration said Thursday.
(2022-06-23). Declaran en Guatemala estado de calamidad pública por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las lluvias han dejado 23 fallecidos, cuatro desaparecidos y más de un millón de afectados en el país centroamericano.
(2022-06-23). Artificial intelligence in focus at Toronto's Collision Conference. america.cgtn.com One of the world's largest tech conferences, Collision, is taking place this week in Toronto with more than 35,000 attendees from 130 countries. One subject that has been widely discussed by the keynote speakers is the increased role of artificial intelligence in society.
(2022-06-23). "The tier system has to go": Pennsylvania Harley-Davidson workers speak out after defeating sellout contract. wsws.org Harley Davidson workers in York, Pennsylvania described the issues in their fight.
(2022-06-23). With Modi's support, BJP governments waging bulldozer campaign of state lawlessness and terror targeting Muslims. wsws.org Governments led by India's ruling BJP are illegally demolishing the homes of Muslims, so as to whip up communal tensions and divert popular anger and frustration over mass joblessness and soaring prices into reactionary channels.
(2022-06-23). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, June 23.
(2022-06-23). Presidente electo de Colombia inicia contactos con Venezuela. telesurtv.net En un tuit, Gustavo Petro reportó que contactó con el Gobierno venezolano sobre normalizar actividades en la frontera.
(2022-06-23). Tehran, Moscow oppose foreign powers presence in Caspian sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — In a meeting with the Russian foreign minister in Tehran Wed., the Iranian President stressed that Tehran and Moscow oppose the foreign military presence in the Caspian region.
(2022-06-23). A conversation with Deirdre O'Connell, author of Harlem Nights: The Secret History of Australia's Jazz Age. wsws.org O'Connell's detailed and richly referenced work examines the deportation from Australia of Colored Idea, a popular African-American jazz troupe, in 1928.
(2022-06-23). China launches Yaogan-35 02 remote sensing satellites. ecns.cn A Long March-2D rocket carrying the Yaogan-35 02 satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 23, 2022.
(2022-06-23). NASA extends InSight lander's mission on Mars. ecns.cn NASA has decided to extend the science mission of its InSight lander on Mars, operating its seismometer instrument longer than previously planned, according to a release of the agency.
(2022-06-23). Chinese premier stresses work on flood relief, grain harvest. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Wednesday stressed work on flood control and disaster relief to guarantee the safety of people's lives and property.
(2022-06-23). Chapeando: Las amenazas del candidato (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sobre la postulación de Alexander Otaola para el cargo de alcalde del condado de Miami Dade con su discurso político agresivo, y de una muy reciente publicación de El Nuevo Herald sobre los 10 países latinoamericanos que más remesas reciben y entre los que no aparece Cuba, trató el Chapeando de este jueves.
(2022-06-23). Conaie exige garantías para dialogar con el Gobierno de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Continúa el paro nacional. Entre las demandas de los manifestantes para dialogar con el Ejecutivo están el cese de la represión y de la criminalización de la protesta.
(2022-06-23). Gremios uruguayos se movilizan contra las privatizaciones. telesurtv.net Sindicatos del sector público, entre ellos el de comunicaciones, exigen la recuperación salarial, el ingreso de personal y otras.
(2022-06-23). Junta militar de Myanmar encarcela a Nobel de la Paz Suu Kyi. telesurtv.net Portavoz de Junta Militar informó que la depuesta Consejera de Estado se encuentra en régimen de aislamiento "conforme a las leyes penales".
(2022-06-23). El tiempo: Algunos chubascos y lluvias en localidades del interior. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá parcialmente nublado y se nublará en la tarde en gran parte del país, con algunos chubascos, lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, principalmente hacia zonas del interior.
(2022-06-23). Canadian rail workers express support for British rail strike. wsws.org Rail workers across Canada are closely following the strike by ,000 rail workers in Britain, which is developing into an open political confrontation with the Conservative government and the entire ruling elite.
(2022-06-23). Gen. Mohammad Kazemi appointed new IRGC intelligence chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi as the new head of the IRGC's intelligence.
(2022-06-23). Cumbre de los Brics: Rusia resalta influencia y potencial del grupo. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, señaló este jueves, en la XIV Cumbre de los Brics, que las cinco naciones del grupo (Brasil, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica) "tienen un potencial político, económico, científico, tecnológico y humano realmente enorme", que les permite realizar un trabajo conjunto efectivo para garantizar la estabilidad, seguridad y el bienestar internacionales, así como el crecimiento sostenible y la prosperidad.
(2022-06-23). Study finds few COVID-19 patients get rebound symptoms after Paxlovid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers studied the outcomes of 483 high-risk patients treated for COVID-19 with a five-day oral regimen of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, together marketed as Paxlovid. Only a handful developed COVID-19 rebound symptoms, and the researchers say more studies are needed to determine why. Overall, the treatment benefited everyone in the study. All recovered, including the patients who developed rebound symptoms, which were generally mild. The findings appear in the journal Clinical…
(2022-06-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, June 23.
(2022-06-23). "If you enjoy doing it, go ahead and do it" – women engineers in #INWED Top 50. imperial.ac.uk Three Imperial engineers have been lauded in the Women's Engineering Society (WES)'s Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards for #INWED.
(2022-06-23). There Is More Than Enough Evidence to Indict Trump. commondreams.org With democracy itself under siege, Attorney General Merrick Garland must uphold his oath to defend the Constitution.
(2022-06-23). Parlamento Europeo aprueba conceder estatus de Ucrania y Moldavia como candidatos a la UE. cubadebate.cu El Parlamento Europeo aprobó este jueves una resolución en la que solicita a los jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del bloque la concesión "sin demoras" a Ucrania y Moldavia del estatus de candidato a ingresar a la Unión Europea. La votación cerró con 529 votos a favor, 45 en contra y 14 abstenciones.
(2022-06-23). Officials: 5th CIIE preparations in full swing. ecns.cn The fifth edition of the China International Import Expo will be held as planned in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, and preparations for the mega event are in full swing despite challenges like the recent COVID-19 outbreak, officials said on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). Shanghai reviews progress ahead of congress. ecns.cn The government released the agenda of the 12th CPC Shanghai Congress that will be held from Saturday till next Monday. The congress is held once every five years.
(2022-06-23). Is Putin the Face of the Future or the Final Gasp of the Past? commondreams.org China will decide the outcome of Russia v. the West.
(2022-06-23). Political advisers call for further low-carbon transition. ecns.cn China's senior political advisers called for a range of measures to accelerate the nation's low-carbon transition at a three-day gathering that concluded on Wednesday.
(2022-06-23). John Kiriakou: Robbed by Law Enforcement. scheerpost.com A Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 2019. (Michael Ball, CC0, Wikimedia Commons) | By John Kiriakou / I am a fan of bad television. I admit it. I even DVR it. I watch an awful show on the National Geographic Channel every week about Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and how they intercept drugs and birds and food and other contraband from people arriving from abroad into the airports of New York, Atlanta and Miami. | I was watching an epi…
(2022-06-23). North Khorasan one of country's agricultural hubs: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The President described North Khorasan one of the agricultural hubs of the country and specified, "Special attention should be paid to the agriculture of the province…
(2022-06-23). How Florida's condo laws have changed since Surfside condo collapse. america.cgtn.com It was one year ago (June 24) when a residential building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, claiming the lives of 98 people. The building was in the process of a 40-year safety recertification when the tragedy occurred. Many believe the collapse could have been prevented with better oversight and …
(2022-06-23). The poetization of the world and Behind the Curtain. indybay.org When the poet says "autumn," he can mean a season (outside), but at the same time he can also mean melancholy, farewell, decline, the dying of a happy love affair (inside). Schelling had already praised this capacity of poetry: "What we call nature is a poem that lies locked in secret, wonderful writing."
(2022-06-23). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: LGBTQ community faces barriers to care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LGBTQ people can face specific health concerns related to their gender incongruence, sexual orientation, practices and social stigma. People in the LGBTQ community often experience barriers to accessing health care and preventive services, which can result in disparities in both cancer risk and treatment. "Many of those disparities are rooted in stigma and discrimination that have really historically been an issue for this population," says Dr. Jewel Kling, chair of the Women's Health Center at…
(2022-06-23). Amir-Abdollahian welcomes Lavrov at Foreign Ministry compound. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian welcomed the visiting Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' compound in Tehran on Thursday morning.
(2022-06-23). Wednesday 6/29: Home in the Bay | A Reading Series: The Second Event. indybay.org
(2022-06-23). Corte Suprema de EEUU refrenda derecho a portar armas de fuego en la vía pública. cubadebate.cu La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos anuló este jueves, por seis votos a favor y tres en contra, una ley del estado de Nueva York que limitaba la tenencia de armas de fuego en la calle. En ese estado era necesaria una licencia especial para portar un arma de fuego, que se aprobaba después de demostrar una causa justificada.
(2022-06-22). Top Gun Maverick Sets a New Standard For State-Orchestrated, Pro-Military, Mass Indoctrination. covertactionmagazine.com Joseph Goebbels, chief propagandist for Hitler's Nazi Party, would be in awe of the film's director, Joseph Kosinski I saw …
(2022-06-22). Remembering Operation Bagration: When the Red Army Decapitated the Nazi Front. commondreams.org Not only did the Soviet Union bear the most extreme brunt of the horrors of World War II; it also was without question the most central force in the Nazis' defeat.
(2022-06-22). The Heat: Conflict in Ukraine. america.cgtn.com Russian forces advance in Ukraine. When and how will this conflict end?
(2022-06-22). Israel to dissolve government to preserve apartheid. electronicintifada.net Tanks roll into Masafer Yatta, precipitating mass displacement.
(2022-06-22). Venezuelan's View: Petro Victory In Colombia, US Sanctions, Iran Pact. popularresistance.org Multipolarista host Benjamin Norton speaks with Venezuelan journalist Jesús Rodríguez Espinoza, editor of independent news outlet the Orinoco Tribune, about the victory of left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro in Colombia's presidential election, the easing of a few US sanctions, and Venezuela's 20-year cooperation agreement with Iran.
(2022-06-22). Meet UEA PAC, the New Wall-Street Backed SuperPac Funding Pro-Israel Black Democrats. mintpressnews.com Presenting itself as empowering the Black community, a new political action committee (PAC) with corporate and pro-Israel ties hopes to spend millions to defeat progressives.
(2022-06-22). Institute For Curriculum Studies: The "Educational" Dep't of the Israel Lobby, With Jessica Buxbaum. mintpressnews.com ICS recommended that American students be discouraged from finding their own sources of information on the internet, and instead be instructed to use resources from the Anti-Defamation League or the Jewish Virtual Library.
(2022-06-22). Andrew Gillum Indicted For Fraud, Conspiracy, Lying Related To His Campaign: 'This Case Is Not Legal, It Is Political'. moguldom.com Andrew Gillum, 42, who narrowly lost to Ron DeSantis in the 2018 midterm elections as Florida's governor, was charged, along with an associate, by federal prosecutors in 21-count federal indictment Wednesday in Tallahassee. Nineteen of the 21 counts each carry a maximum of 20 years in prison. Gillum was the first Black gubernatorial candidate in …
(2022-06-22). Settler stabs and kills Palestinian. electronicintifada.net Ali Harb was attacked while defending his land.
(2022-06-22). Crises Exacerbated by the West have Led to an Increase in Drug Production and Consumption. journal-neo.org Drugs and terrorism have become an instrument of international politics. Drugs have been increasingly used by certain actors in international life, especially the United States and its Western allies, to enhance their hegemony. Such actions not only destroy the youth and entire nations, but also create chains of corruption in countries which are then used …
(2022-06-22). New Zealand amid Growing Instability in the Pacific Region. journal-neo.org Today, in Oceania, the most extensive region in the world, located in the Pacific Ocean, there is an ongoing geopolitical confrontation between the People's Republic of China on the one hand and the United States, Australia and New Zealand on the other. The two conflicting parties are vying for influence in the 12 island states …
(2022-06-22). An Oral History Of The 10-Month St. Vincent Hospital Strike. popularresistance.org Worcester, Massachusetts – The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding failure at every level of government to prevent its spread dealt a devastating blow to healthcare workers. Nurses, doctors, and other medical workers faced increasingly dangerous conditions, along with employers more concerned with increasing profits than saving the lives of their patients or employees. At St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, nurses fought back against their corporate employer by organizing a strike of over 700 workers that lasted for 10 months. Filmed by TRNN contributor Gino Canella, these interviews with St. Vi…
(2022-06-22). Can We Ever Retire To Greater Equality? popularresistance.org Do you have a good pension? Do you have any pension at all? | Back in 1975, most Americans who worked for established employers could say that they do indeed have a decent pension. Back then, what the experts call "defined-benefit" pension plans set the standard. If you worked for a company with one of these plans, you could look forward to receiving — for every month of your retired life — a pension check based on your salary and years of service. | These defined-benefit plans gave employers the responsibility for funding their employee retirements. Employers contributed into retirement funds and use…
(2022-06-22). Colombia's New President: What This Victory Means For The Continent. popularresistance.org On August 7th a new left of center government will take power in Colombia. Many questions remain to be answered but one thing is clear: this historic election marks a break with a long Colombian history of State violence and monolithic conservatism. | On June 19, Gustavo Petro beat his rival, the businessman Rodolfo Hernández, by a margin of 50.44% to 47.03%, after 100% of the country's polling stations reported their results. Both his opponent and current president Iván Duque recognized the results, congratulating Petro. | Despite an information war and decades of violence against the left, over 11 million Colom…
(2022-06-22). Farmers' Indebtedness Most Important Cause Of Suicides. popularresistance.org A very recent study on farmer suicides during 2000-2018 in six districts of Punjab has stated that as many as 88% of these were due to debts. | This study by Sukhpal Singh, Manjeet Kaur and HS Kingra of Punjab Agriculture University published in the Economic and Political Weekly has stated about this state, which has seen the most intensive form of the green revolution in India, "Of the total 9,291 farmer suicide cases, more than 77% were those of marginal and small farmers who cultivated up to two hectares of land. It is important to note that the number of these small landholdings is around 34% of the total lan…
(2022-06-22). Latest UN-Led Talks Over Libyan Elections Fail. popularresistance.org The United Nations Special Advisor on Libya said on Monday, June 20, that the Libyan parties participating in the recent round of talks in Egyptian capital Cairo have failed to reach a consensus over a legal process to hold national elections in the war-torn country. The failed talks have led to fresh apprehensions about the future of the peace process in Libya. | The third round of talks between the representatives of the Tripoli-based High Council of State (HCS) and the Tobruk-based Libyan parliament were held between June 12 to 20. The first two rounds of talks were held in Cairo last month. The talks to resol…
(2022-06-22). Local Governments Stepping In To Bolster Workers' Rights. popularresistance.org In recent years, cities, counties, and other localities have become innovators and leaders in standing up for working people. Responding to increased inequality, degraded working conditions, and insufficient or inconsistent worker protections at the state and federal level, localities have in many cases joined states as the "laboratories" of experimentation (as Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis described) in relation to workplace matters.1 A number of localities have come to view protecting workers and improving their conditions as part of their core municipal function. | This is a joint project with the Ha…
(2022-06-22). Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation. aclu.org In January 2022, Gabino Medina, who was held at an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Seneca County, Ohio, tried to reach me and his immigration attorney several times, but his calls wouldn't go through. Gabino informed facility officials that he was having issues with his phone account, but was told not to worry — that he would soon be transferred to another facility and his account would be up and running again soon. A few days later, I finally received a call from Gabino. This time, he was in Mexico. | After preventing Gabino from speaking with me and his immigration…
(2022-06-22). Exile on Main Street: The Sound of the Unipolar World Fading Away. thesaker.is The future world order, already in progress, will be formed by strong sovereign states. The ship has sailed. There's no turning back. By Pepe Escobar, posted with the author's permission…
(2022-06-22). Myths from the Past and the Third Incarnation of Russia since 1721. thesaker.is By Batiushka for The Saker Blog The First and Second Incarnations of Russia The Russian Lands existed for well over a thousand years before 2022 and took on many highly…
(2022-06-22). Sitrep: International reserve currency based on a basket of BRICS currencies. thesaker.is This news just out  ; MAJOR! Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that banks from BRICS nations can freely connect to the System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS),…
(2022-06-22). Sitrep Operation Z: Cauldrons and Fatigue. thesaker.is For the Saker Blog by Saker Staff Best again today, is Military Summary and worth listening to and watching. He is 'predicting' a 'riot' in among the Ukie troops in…
(2022-06-22). Black San Diego Gets Its Research Game Up Tracing Lineage Ahead Of California Reparations Plan. moguldom.com On March 29, California's first-in-the-nation task force on reparations voted to structure its reparations criteria based on lineage traced to slavery. That means any compensation the task force decides on will be limited to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century. As the task force continues to …
(2022-06-22). Eighty Percent of Those "Dying from Covid" in Canada Are Fully Jabbed. marktaliano.net Don't be fooled: Getting jabbed for covid is likely to sicken or kill you By Ethan Huff Global Research, June 21, 2022 NaturalNews.com 18 June 2022 To receive Global Research's Daily …
(2022-06-22). 'Sarin Doesn't Slice Throats': The 2013 Ghouta Massacre Revisited/ by William Van Wagenen. marktaliano.net Original Link Here: 'Sarin Doesn't Slice Throats': The 2013 Ghouta Massacre Revisited | The Libertarian Institute by William Van Wagenen | Jun 14, 2022 "Germ and chemical weapons may often be weak in their battlefield applications but they are always strong in their emotiveness. Accusations of association with them have for centuries, even millennia, been used by well-intentioned …
(2022-06-22). Labor's militant minority. mronline.org How a new class of "salts"—radicals who take jobs to help unionization—is boosting the organizing efforts of long-term workers.
(2022-06-22). Neil Faulkner — 'Alienation, Spectacle, and Revolution: A Critical Marxist Essay'. mronline.org The tradition of concise introductions to Marxist theory is a long one, stretching back perhaps to Engels's Anti-Dàºhring. Alienation, Spectacle and Revolution enters stridently into this tradition with an acerbic, tremendously illuminating, and urgent style.
(2022-06-22). Poor People's Campaign protests at Capitol in DC. fightbacknews.org Washington, DC – On the morning of Saturday, June 18, thousands of people poured into the streets in front of the United States Capitol to participate in the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) political action. They are demanding justice and redressal for millions of people in the United States facing poverty and deplorable living conditions under U.S. capitalism. | "54 years ago my father launched the Poor People's Campaign to revolutionize the economic landscape of our nation. Unfortunately, Dr. King did not live long enough to see it come to fruition. However, on June 19, 1968, my mother Coretta Scott King was here…
(2022-06-22). Moveable Feast Cafe 2022/06/22 … Open Thread. thesaker.is 2022/06/22 07: 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…
(2022-06-22). After Getting Big Check From Jeff Bezos For Private Foundation, Obamas Take Podcast To Amazon's Audible Platform. moguldom.com Barack and Michelle Obama have found a new home for their podcasts at Amazon's audio storytelling platform Audible. The news comes just two months after the former first couple parted ways with Spotify after failing to come to a renewal agreement with the company. The Obamas' Higher Ground Productions signed an "exclusive, worldwide, multi-project, multi-year …
(2022-06-22). The World Trade Organization After the 12th Ministerial Conference. cepr.net Institute for New Economic Thinking | Last week's WTO 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva concluded with pro-corporate, anti-worker, and anti-development outcomes on all major issues of access to medicines, agriculture, digital trade, and the future of the WTO itself. The spin of "unprecedented outcomes" of MC12 is a cynical ploy to paper over major differences to bolster the institution's flailing reputation. | The agreements should herald a war…
(2022-06-22). Podcast: Calculating risk, Black founders, and Beatrix Potter's nature. imperial.ac.uk In this edition: Calculating risk in business, Black-heritage founders and entrepreneurs, and Beatrix Potter's fascination with nature.
(2022-06-22). Antifascists Helped Push Back White Supremacists At Coeur d'Alene Pride. popularresistance.org In the months leading up to June 11th, antifascists in and surrounding Coeur d'Alene recognized the threat that queer folks were facing from both local and faraway fascists. Different collectives outside Coeur d'Alene got together to assess the risks of traveling to north Idaho to support and defend Pride and to establish goals for the day. Antifascist crews worked hard brainstorming and predicting potential outcomes, taking care to prioritize the safety of Pride attendees and vulnerable folks living in north Idaho. Eventually, crews decided the best and safest goals would be to: | Create a buffer between the fas…
(2022-06-22). 'Stratford-upon-Topanga' opens summer season with 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. peoplesworld.org TOPANGA (LOS ANGELES) — Sir John Falstaff is everybody's favorite comedic Shakespeare character. The ribald, oversized skirt-chaser appears in three of the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon's plays, including Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2. According to the director's program notes, Queen Elizabeth enjoyed this roguish character so much that Her Majesty commanded the playwright to …
(2022-06-22). AFL-CIO: Supporting PRO Act is a litmus test for politicians wanting labor's backing. peoplesworld.org PHILADELPHIA (PAI)—It was buried at the bottom of a long resolution detailing the need to rewrite and strengthen U.S. labor laws, making them pro-worker again, but the AFL-CIO has reiterated that candidates' support for the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act shall be a litmus test—though it didn't use those words—for labor's election endorsements. …
(2022-06-22). Pañuelos Verdes, Acompañamiento, Solidaridad. mronline.org The Global South has much to teach the Global North about fighting for reproductive justice, providing abortions to whoever needs them, regardless of the law–and about building a mass, international, feminist movement.
(2022-06-22). New Brooklyn tenant's coalition stands up to abusive landlords. peoplesworld.org BROOKLYN, N.Y.—On July 7, a coalition of tenant organizations and community members came out to support tenant Khadija Haynes (co-author of this article), who in April passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning in her basement apartment, apparently due to neglect by her former landlord. In response, a coalition held a rally to hold all abusive …
(2022-06-22). Mediapart y sus grandes tijeras. globalizacion.ca øSabías? Médiapart tiene unas tijeras grandes. Tan grandes como la estupidez, la información sesgada y la falta de ética profesional, todo en un mismo lugar. Sí, Mediapart, el pato del trotskista bigotudo, ese mismo cuyas turbias prácticas periodísticas fueron expuestas…