(2022-03-14). Why we should oppose a "no-fly zone" over Ukraine (downloadable pamphlet). liberationnews.org 
The Party for Socialism and Liberation is distributing this pamphlet across the country to combat the pro-war frenzy being promoted by the media and ruling class politicians…
(2022-03-14). Understanding the War in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Mar 9, 2022 | The war between Russia and Ukraine began much before February 24, 2022—the date provided by the Ukrainian government, NATO and the United States for the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Dmitry Kovalevich, a journalist and a member of a now-banned communist organization in Ukraine, the war actually started in the spring of 2014 and has never stopped since. | He writes to me from the south of Kyiv/Kiev, Ukraine, and recounts an anecdote: "What's there at the front line?" asks one person. "Our troops are winning as usual!" comes the response. "Wh…
(2022-03-14). Tomorrow at 7pm (EST) — Webinar 'Ukraine Crisis: Which is the Cause, Russia or US/NATO?'. orinocotribune.com 
Tomorrow, Monday, March 14th, Orinoco Tribune is co-sponsoring a webinar about the conflict in Ukraine. | This panel brings together peace activists in Canada and the U.S.A. to share and discuss one of our time's most critical historical crises. Since Russia's "special military operation" began in Ukraine on February 24th, we have been bombarded by mainstream media, giving us a distorted and perplexing picture of this crisis. Hysterical demonization of Russia, the Trudeau Liberal government's heavy political and military support of the Ukrainian government, and the mainstream media's dishonest reporting have gene…
(2022-03-14). War In Ukraine Day 18: Russia And Allies Consolidate Forces In Donbass And Succeed. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On March 13, there were several important military events on the Ukrainian front lines which marked important successes of Russian forces. | There was a
(2022-03-14). Carrefour joins forces with Israeli settlement profiteers. electronicintifada.net EU seeks more "opportunities for cooperation" with apartheid regime.
(2022-03-14). On the Origins of "Genocide": What We Learn from Amnesty's Report on Israeli Apartheid. mintpressnews.com 
The biggest lie perpetrated by Zionists is that Israel is somehow a response to the crime against humanity perpetrated against Jews by Nazi Germany. In fact, Israel is itself a crime that needs to be pointed out.
(2022-03-14). OMG, War Is Kind of Horrible. davidswanson.org By David Swanson For decades, the U.S. public seemed largely indifferent to most of the horrible suffering of war. The corporate media outlets mostly avoided it, made war look like a video game, occasionally mentioned suffering U.S. troops, and once in a blue moon touched on the deaths of a handful of local civilians as …
(2022-03-14). 30,000 troops, 50 ships, 220 planes in NATO Article 5 war games off Russia's coast. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMarch 14, 2022 NATO Allies demonstrate strength and unity with exercise Cold Response in Norway Tens of thousands of troops from across Europe and North America are training together in harsh climatic conditions as part of Norwegian exercise Cold Response 2022. The exercise…demonstrates NATO's ability to respond decisively to any threat, from any direction. Around …
(2022-03-14). U.S. federal agency calls on Biden to grant Major non-NATO Ally status to Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Finland Sweden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Commission on Security and Cooperation in EuropeMarch 12, 2022 Helsinki Commission urges US President to designate Georgia, Ukraine as Major Non-NATO Allies The Helsinki Commission, an independent U.S. government agency tasked with promoting human rights and security in Europe, has called on the Biden administration to upgrade the United States' defense relationship with Ukraine. The …
(2022-03-14). Ex-SecGen: NATO should have given membership plans to Georgia, Ukraine, intervened in war in 2008. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 14, 2022 NATO ex-Sec-Gen Rasmussen: not granting Ukraine, Georgia MAP in 2008 "a mistake" It was a mistake by NATO not to grant Ukraine and Georgia their Membership Action Plans (MAP) back in 2008, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former Secretary-General of the alliance, said in an interview with the Georgian service of Radio Free …
(2022-03-14). NATO condemns elections in Abkhazia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMarch 14, 2022 NATO refuses to recognise elections in occupied Abkhazia NATO does not recognise the legitimacy of the elections held on Saturday in the Russian-occupied Georgian region of Abkhazia, Javier Colomina, The NATO Secretary General Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, said on Monday. "The Alliance continues to support Georgia's sovereignty and …
(2022-03-14). NATO details military buildup along Russia's western flank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeMarch 13, 2022 NATO Allies send reinforcements to the Eastern Flank …Allies have increased readiness and vigilance across Europe to defend and protect all Allies. In recent weeks, Allies have deployed thousands more troops to the eastern, central and south eastern part of the Alliance and placed more on standby. Since …
(2022-03-14). Norway: NATO holds strike force drills ahead of large-scale Arctic war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command OperationsMarch 14, 2022 Exercise Brilliant Jump 22 — a keystone exercise for NATO's Response Force Exercise Brilliant Jump 22, currently underway in southern Norway, is the cornerstone exercise for the Rapid Reaction Corps (RRC) France as the NATO Response Force (NRF) Land Component Command (LCC) for 2022. During the exercise, RRC — France …
(2022-03-14). French nuclear aircraft carrier, strike group active on NATO's eastern flank. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMarch 14, 2022 French carrier aircraft support NATO mission to secure Allied airspace The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its associated Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are contributing to air patrols with Allies over NATO's Eastern Flank, as part of its current CLEMENCEAU 22 deployment in the Mediterranean. The Charles de Gaulle …
(2022-03-14). On the Edge of a Nuclear Abyss. transcend.org 10 Mar 2022 – To grasp this possibility within the context of Ukraine, we need to put aside all talk of morality, rights, international law, and think in terms of great power politics. When a great power feels its existence is threatened, might makes right. You simply can't understand world politics without thinking at this level. It is a means of clarifying the causes of wars.
(2022-03-14). Ukraine, It Was All Written in the Rand Corp Plan. transcend.org 10 Mar 2022 – How to Destroy Russia–2019 Rand Corporation Report: "Overextending and Unbalancing Russia." Rand is "a global research organization developing solutions to [USA] policy challenges": it has an army of 1,800 researchers from 50 countries, speaking 75 languages in North America, Europe, Australia, and the Persian Gulf: more than 25 countries.
(2022-03-14). California Dreamin' (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org California Dreamin's best-known version is by The Mamas and the Papas, who released it as a single in 1965. The song is No. 89 in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It express the narrator's longing for the warmth of Los Angeles during a cold winter in New York City.
(2022-03-14). Worthy and Unworthy Victims. transcend.org 7 Mar 2022 – Dividing the world into worthy and unworthy victims is a tactic used to justify our crimes and demonize our enemies. Conflicts will not be solved until all nations abide by international law and all victims are deemed worthy.
(2022-03-14). We Must Abolish Nuclear Weapons. transcend.org In addition to illegally invading Ukraine, Russian leaders have put their nuclear forces on high alert, thus illegally threatening nuclear war. This recent crisis emphasizes the urgent need for the world to somehow rid itself of nuclear weapons before human civilization is destroyed by them, together with much of the biosphere.
(2022-03-14). Ukraine crisis: US warns China against helping Russia. nationofchange.org The US says China will face harsh "consequences" if it aids Russia in its invasion of Ukraine, according to US media reports. Unnamed officials reportedly told multiple US news outlets that Russia asked China to provide military assistance after it began the invasion. The Chinese foreign ministry described the allegation as disinformation from the US. …
(2022-03-14). Ways to Protect Your Data Privacy. southfront.org The data an individual creates and stores on their devices and systems that they use is the most valuable thing there is. Although applications and operating systems can be reinstalled, user-created data is one-of-a-kind. If it is misplaced or seen without permission, the consequences can be disastrous. Want to find out how to protect your data privacy? Then carry on reading. | Overall, the network of a firm may hold documents containing trade secrets, private details about employees or clients, or financial records. A person's social security number, credit card details, and bank details may be exposed through a…
(2022-03-14). Gabriel Boric takes office as Chile's new president. peoplesdispatch.org Gabriel Boric of the left-wing Approve Dignity coalition was sworn in as the president of Chile on March 11. 36-year-old Boric became the youngest president in the country's history, after winning the presidential run-off in December 2021. | During the investiture held at the Hall of Honor of the National Congress, in the city of Valparaíso, Boric received the presidential sash from the president of the Senate, àÅlvaro Elizalde, and O'Higgins' pickaxe from outgoing president, Sebastián Piñera, symbolizing the transfer of power. Following his inauguration, his majority women ministerial cabinet also took off…
(2022-03-14). Iran to stay in talks until reaching strong agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) — The SNSC secretary says that Iran will remain in the Vienna Talks until reaching a "strong agreement" that meets all its legitimate and logical demands.
(2022-03-14). U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen tests positive for COVID-19. ecns.cn U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Sunday night that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and was "abiding by all public health protocols to quarantine."
(2022-03-14). Iran women's junior handball team qualifies for world c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) — The national Iranian U18 women's handball team became runner-up at 2022 Asian Women's Handball Championships to qualify for the 2022 Women's Junior World Handball Championship.
(2022-03-14). China approves another five COVID-19 antigen kits for self-testing. ecns.cn Another five COVID-19 antigen kits for self-testing were approved for listing by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on Sunday, bringing the total number of such products officially listed in the country to 10.
(2022-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription decongestants can have significant side effects. Is this true? ANSWER: While many people rely on nasal decongestants to help ease nasal symptoms of a cold or flu, these medications can sometimes cause more harm than good, especially if used improperly or taken by patients who shouldn't use them. Examples of commonly used…
(2022-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Understanding heart testing and evaluation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to the heart, it can be scary to seek care when you think you might be having a problem. Tests may be necessary to evaluate your heart, and the unfamiliar terminology associated with these tests can be confusing and intimidating. Understanding terms like EKG, echocardiogram, coronary angiogram or stress test may help alleviate the fear. "Whenever we order these tests, we don't want you to have anxiety," says Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. "These tests are all done…
(2022-03-14). Digipay's second official report released. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) — Digipay, the Iranian company active in the FinTech industry, has officially published its second annual report with a data-driven statistical approach.
(2022-03-14). West pressuring last four EU/NATO members to recognize Kosovo: Serbian president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Jamie Shea was NATO spokesman during the 78-day war against Yugoslavia. TanjugMarch 14, 2022 Vucic: Some want four NATO member states to recognise Kosovo Some in the West want four EU member states that are also NATO members to recognise the so-called Kosovo to get Pristina into NATO, and this has now been confirmed by …
(2022-03-14). Iran FM says Vienna talks have not stopped. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on Monday to discuss the latest bilateral, regional and international developments and the Vienna talks.
(2022-03-14). Science Saturday: Big data helps in understanding asthma biologic use, outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 million Americans have asthma, and that number is increasing every year. In the last 10 years, a number of new medications have become available. Collectively referred to as 'biologics,' these therapies are made to target very specific parts of the body and its immune system. Although they each have different targets, they all are designed to prevent the inflammation that leads to asthma exacerbation. However, it appears…
(2022-03-14). People in Qom protest Saudi mass executions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) — The ordinary people and the seminary students in the holy city of Qom held a rally to condemn the Saudi regime for executing 81 people in one single day on Saturday.
(2022-03-14). International Monetary Fund calls for drastic austerity measures in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The IMF's report came two weeks after the Financial Times published an editorial warning that Sri Lanka and Zambia were the most vulnerable of the world's most heavily-indebted emerging economies.
(2022-03-14). Oppose the New Zealand government's criminal policy of mass infection. The working class must fight to eliminate COVID-19! wsws.org The Labour Party-led government has allowed COVID to spread across the country, leading to one of the highest infection rates in the world. Only the intervention of the working class can stop the virus and save lives.
(2022-03-14). Cinco ideas de Karl Marx que siguen vigentes. telesurtv.net Desde la ley de la plusvalía hasta la alienación en el trabajo son hitos de la obra marxista que han persistido a lo largo del tiempo. Marx nació el 5 de mayo de 1818 y falleció el 14 de marzo de 1883.
(2022-03-14). Mayo Clinic researchers recommend investments in vaccine safety in Nature commentary. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The leaders of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group are emphasizing the need for increased long-term study of vaccines and their mechanisms with future safety of patients in mind. Gregory Poland, M.D., and Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., write in their commentary in the scientific journal Nature Reviews Immunology that greater focus on understanding vaccines' downstream effects, not only on immunity but also on all the other biological systems will provide information that can help make vaccines safer…
(2022-03-14). Sharing Mayo Clinic: All hands on deck for Jill McElroy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For 29 years, a U.S. Navy plaque has hung in an exam room of Donn Dexter, M.D. It commemorates his military service as a hospital corpsman on the USS Ranger aircraft carrier from 1972 to 1976. It may be small, but it represents the biggest decisions that shaped his life: to join the U.S. Navy at 18 and pursue a career in medicine. Occasionally, patients would comment about the plaque or thank Dr. Dexter for his service,…
(2022-03-14). Australian governments ending all "close contact" rules as COVID infections increase. wsws.org As the more transmissible and lethal BA.2 variant takes hold, Australia's governments are seeking to ensure there are no workplace shortages, including by forcing ill workers to remain on the job.
(2022-03-14). Sea water turns fluorescent in Shandong. ecns.cn The sea appears a blue fluorescent color at night in rizhao, east China's Shangdong Province, March 13, 2022, attracting visitors. Such phenomenon is usually caused by fluorescent microorganism such as flagellate in the sea water.
(2022-03-14). Progressive candidate sweeps Colombia's primaries. colombiareports.com Opposition Senator Gustavo Petro convincingly became Colombia's most popular politician after presidential primaries. The primaries were organized parallel to congressional elections. After counting approximately 99.4% of the votes, the presidential…
(2022-03-14). Consumer Health: What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a group of inherited disorders that affects an estimated 150,000 people in the U.S., according to the National Library of Medicine. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease causes nerve damage mostly in the peripheral nerves of the arms and legs. This nerve damage results in smaller, weaker muscles. You also may experience loss of sensation and muscle contractions, and difficulty walking. Foot deformities, such as hammertoes and high arches,…
(2022-03-14). Cuba reporta 620 nuevos casos positivos a la COVID-19 y 453 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Cuba confirmó al cierre de este domingo 620 casos positivos a la COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 453 altas médicas, informó en su reporte habitual el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap). En la jornada de ayer se procesaron 10 654 muestras en los laboratorios de biología molecular del país.
(2022-03-14). WSJ: State Department veteran calls for heavily-armed NATO troops in western Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The author, Ludovic Hood, identifies himself as a fifteen-year veteran of the State Department and currently Special Advisor to Vice President Harris for the Middle East and North Africa and Senior Advisor to the Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the State Department. Wall Street JournalMarch 13, 2022 Send NATO …
(2022-03-14). Sunday 3/13: Climate and Militarism. indybay.org Zoom — For link, RSVP to action@sunflower-alliance.org…
(2022-03-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment of peripheral artery disease depends on severity of symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my early 50s, and I enjoy hiking and biking. I was active until leg pain brought me to my doctor. I was diagnosed with a blockage of the artery behind my right knee. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? ANSWER: Your condition, called peripheral artery disease, is a common problem in which narrowed arteries reduce the amount of blood that reaches the limbs. The type of blocked artery…
(2022-03-14). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic develops automated system to accelerate diagnoses for patients with rare diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are working to accelerate the diagnoses of rare diseases and renew hope for patients whose symptoms have defied an explanation ‚Äï‚ÄØsometimes for years or even decades.‚ÄØ The team of genomics experts has developed an automated system called RENEW for tracking new scientific knowledge from around the world of pathogenic genetic variants and applying it to Mayo Clinic patients with rare and undiagnosed diseases. RENEW stands for reanalysis of negative whole-exome/genome data. "We're…
(2022-03-14). Russia-Ukraine: Western Media Are Acting as Cheerleaders for War. transcend.org 4 Mar 2022 – Journalists are cheering on the arming of militias and civilians making improvised explosives — acts they usually treat as terrorism. It's suddenly sexy to make IEDs — at least, if the media consider you white, European and "civilised".
(2022-03-14). Saudi monarchy executes 81 men in one day: Medieval barbarism from top US ally in Mideast. wsws.org The White House has maintained a deafening silence on the mass killings by the most important Arab ally of American imperialism.
(2022-03-14). Cifra de fallecidos por tren descarrilado en el Congo se eleva a 75. telesurtv.net Presidente de la República Democrática del Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, envió condolencias a los familiares de las víctimas.