(2022-04-18). Iran Capitalises On Central Asian Vacuum Created By The Ukraine War. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Written by
(2022-04-18). War In Ukraine Day 53: Final Stage Of Mop Up Operation In Mariupol, Forces In Donbass Get Ready For Major Battle. southfront.org 
To date, the main developments continue in the city of Mariupol, where the DPR and Russian forces have strengthened their…
(2022-04-17). A Revealing Video On European Super Activist Who Were Deliberately Sent To Death By Brussels. southfront.org
(2022-04-17). A Revealing Video On European Super Activist Who Were Deliberately Sent To Deaths By Brussels. southfront.org
(2022-04-18). China mulls tougher rules against women trafficking. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) is allocating a further 50 million euros (about 54.03 U.S. dollars) of humanitarian aid to people affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a EU statement issued on Sunday.
(2022-04-18). EU to provide another 50 mln euros of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) is allocating a further 50 million euros (about 54.03 U.S. dollars) of humanitarian aid to people affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a EU statement issued on Sunday.
(2022-04-18). Five missiles hit Ukraine's western city of Lviv. ecns.cn Five missiles struck Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Monday morning, city Mayor Andriy Sadovyi wrote on Facebook.
(2022-04-18). Kiev says ready for new truce with rebels in eastern Ukraine. news.xinhuanet.com The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Thursday it stands ready for a new truce with independence-seeking insurgents in eastern regions starting from next month.
(2022-04-18). UK special forces are supplying war zone training to Ukraine's troops. wsws.org On Saturday, Moscow banned from entering Russia UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, former prime minister Theresa May, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other senior ministers and politicians.
(2022-04-18). French presidential candidate Le Pen threatens Germany and Algeria. wsws.org The aggressive international policy of the two presidential candidates, Le Pen and Macron, vindicates the SEP's call to build a movement to boycott the elections.
(2022-04-18). 600 Kansas City-area construction workers near second week on strike for major wage increases. wsws.org Striking workers overwhelmingly voted to reject an "interim agreement" with the employers' Builders Association last Friday, but the IUPAT union has since claimed substantial progress in talks and has called off strike actions for Monday.
(2022-04-18). Protests erupt throughout France against Macron and Le Pen. wsws.org Amidst mass popular anger over the "choice" in the second round of the French presidential elecitons, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who placed third with 22 percent of the vote, is abdicating all political responsibility to give a lead to his voters.
(2022-04-18). Australian elections: Behind mudslinging and diversion, Labor and Liberals pledge stepped-up attacks on the working class. wsws.org Alongside the banalities of the official campaign, the major parties are waging a parallel campaign aimed at convincing the ruling elite that they are best placed to enforce sweeping attacks on the working class.
(2022-04-18). Video: PES calls for active boycott of French presidential elections. wsws.org Alexandre Lantier, national secretary of the Parti de l'égalité socialiste, explains the call for an active boycott of the second round of the French presidential elections.
(2022-04-18). The 2+2 Meeting between Japan and the Philippines. journal-neo.org 
The Japan-Philippines meeting of Foreign and Defence Ministers in the so-called "2+2 format" that took place in Tokyo on April 9 is not an ordinary event in the series of others that shape the current situation in the Indo-Pacific region. First of all, it is worth noting once again the significance of the very presence …
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic, Rochester branch of NAACP seek mentors for RISE for Youth program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This summer, 40 high school and college students will be the first participants in RISE for Youth, a strategic collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP. The program is designed to help Black and underrepresented students find pathways to success in education and employment. "Not all students have the same opportunities to realize their full potential," says Dr. Anjali Bhagra, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion….
(2022-04-18). With mainland support, HK outbreak showing signs of waning. ecns.cn Hong Kong's fifth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic is being gradually brought under control as the Special Administrative Region reported 747 new cases on Sunday, the third day in a row that infections were below 1,000.
(2022-04-18). Monday 5/16: Poor People's Campaign Mobilization Tour Stop in California – March & Rally. indybay.org IN-PERSON: Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | ONLINE: www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/livestream/…
(2022-04-18). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2022-04-18). Shanghai carries out week-long mass testing. ecns.cn Shanghai is currently carrying out a week-long campaign to screen all residents with nucleic acid and antigen testing, the municipal government announced on Monday.
(2022-04-18). University of California Campuses Rally in Support of UC-wide "UC Green New Deal" indybay.org Students, faculty, and staff who are part of the UC Green New Deal Coalition, along with members of environmental organizations, campus Sustainability Offices, and concerned individuals on all ten UC campuses, conceived of the idea of an "Intercampus Earth Day" to draw inspiration from each other and to share resources and events that promote more climate awareness and climate action. Nine UC campuses are rallying on Earth Day to promote climate action. Several campuses, in addition to their rallies, have more elaborate plans, like UC Merced's Shakespeare in Yosemite and UC Santa Cruz's full day of Climate Teach-…
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Health System breaks ground on new hospital in La Crosse. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse has broken ground on its new six-floor, 70-bed hospital. During a special ceremony, Mayo Clinic Health System leaders expressed gratitude for the hard work of the dedicated staff and the community's support of the organization. "This may be the beginning of a construction project, but I see it as the culmination of years of really phenomenal work by our staff," said Paul Mueller, M.D.,…
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Ted Garding is a rare two-time living organ donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fifty-seven-year-old Ted Garding is Mayo Clinic's first altruistic living liver donor. The living liver donation program allows a healthy person to donate a portion of his or her liver, which then regenerates over time. What makes Ted's story even better? He's a two-time altruistic organ donor, having previously donated a kidney back in 2010. An altruistic, or nondirected living donor, is a person who donates an organ, usually a kidney, and does not name or…
(2022-04-18). Mechanical horse dragon Long Ma bewitches the crowd in France. ecns.cn The dragon-horse called Long-Ma, created by Francois de la Roziere and his company La Machine, in the streets of Toulouse, southern France. The structure is operated by an automatic control system and can breathe fire and smoke.
(2022-04-18). Science Saturday: Mechanisms of defecation, constipation in women explained. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic constipation is a reality for many people ‚Äï more often women than men. Fortunately, these symptoms generally respond to dietary fiber supplements or over-the-counter laxatives. But when these symptoms do not respond, tests can determine the cause. Sometimes contents move slowly through the colon, or patients have a rectal disorder related to evacuation of stool. These are called defecatory disorders. Tests guide patients to the best therapy. For example, defecatory disorders respond to pelvic…
(2022-04-18). Friday 4/22: UC Santa Cruz: Earth Day Teach-In & Climate Rally. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz: Rally 12: 15 PM at Quarry Plaza, then march to Kerr Hall…
(2022-04-18). Supermodelo Bella Hadid acusa a Instagram de ocultar sus publicaciones sobre Palestina. cubadebate.cu La supermodelo estadounidense de ascendencia palestina Bella Hadid ha acusado a Instagram de limitar la exposición de su cuenta a raíz de las historias que intentó publicar sobre la violencia que estalló el viernes durante los enfrentamientos entre la policía israelí y feligreses palestinos cerca de la mezquita de Al-Aqsa en Jerusalén.
(2022-04-18). Ukrainian President Zelensky threatens "end of all negotiations" as Russia takes control of large parts of Mariupol. wsws.org In response to threats by Russian officials that forces still fighting in Mariupol would be "eliminated," Zelensky warned that the destruction of "our guys will put an end to all negotiations with Russia."
(2022-04-18). Friday 4/29: 4/29 Stop Privatizing Oakland! Day Of Action By Teachers & ILWU Longshore Workers. indybay.org Oakland teachers will be striking and joining with ILWU longshore workers on April 29 against privatization and closures of Oakland schools and the privatization and destruction of the Port Of Oakland by the Mayor and Democratic Party City Council supported by the leadership of the Alameda Labor Council and Alameda Building Trades. There will be a rally at 2PM at Oscar Grant Plaza and march through Oakland.
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic researchers load CAR-T cells with oncolytic virus to treat solid cancer tumors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have devised an immunotherapy technique that combines chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, with a cancer-killing virus to more effectively target and treat solid cancer tumors. The combination approach, published in Science Translational Medicine, involves loading CAR-T cells, which are engineered to look for antigens on cancer cells, with an oncolytic virus. Oncolytic viruses are naturally occurring viruses that can infect…
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Blood disorder causes body to make too many red blood cells. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a relative who was diagnosed with polycythemia vera. What is this disorder, and can it be treated? Is any new research being conducted on polycythemia vera? ANSWER: Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder where the body makes too many red blood cells. It's one in a family of diseases called myeloproliferative disorders. In these diseases, bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made — is affected by…
(2022-04-18). Abandoned chimney transformed into giant thermometer in Chongqing. ecns.cn The giant thermometer is up to 30 meters high with LED lights installed on the surface and can reflect the real-time temperature.
(2022-04-18). Spring snow adds beauty to Lhasa. ecns.cn Photo shows the breathtaking snow scenery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 17, 2022. Lhasa witnessed a snowfall on Sunday.
(2022-04-18). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get spring allergy relief. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With spring in full swing around most of the country, that means an increase in seasonal allergies. What's the best way to get spring allergy relief? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/9Wrx0alQEZw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Springtime brings warmer temperatures and blooming trees. But, for close to 1 in 3 Americans, it also brings annoying seasonal…
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Testing for food allergies and sensitivities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have struggled with stomach issues for many years. Is it possible my upset stomach can be an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods? I want to feel better, and I am curious about testing that may be available to identify food sensitivities and food allergies. ANSWER: Gastrointestinal issues are challenging, and it can be difficult to identify what may be causing you distress. It is important to recognize that food allergies and food…
(2022-04-18). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2022-04-18). China defers over 256b yuan of tax payment in March. ecns.cn China's tax authorities nationwide in March have deferred 256.7 billion yuan ($40.26 billion) of taxes for micro, small and medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector, according to the State Taxation Administration.
(2022-04-18). Malaysia says to release body of Kim Jong Nam to DPRK. news.xinhuanet.com Malaysia will release the body of Kim Jong Nam to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and allow its nationals to leave, after the nine stranded Malaysian citizens in DPRK were freed, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in a statement on Thursday.
(2022-04-18). Friday 4/22: UC-Wide Earth Day Climate Rally. indybay.org UC San Diego: 12: 00 PM Geisel Library | UC Berkeley: 11: 00 AM Upper Sproul | UC Santa Cruz: 12: 15 PM Quarry Plaza | UC Irvine: 11: 30 AM Flagpoles | UC Santa Barbara: 12: 00 PM Stork Tower | UC Los Angeles: 11: 30 AM Murphy Hall | UC Merced: 12: 00 PM Kolligan Library | UC Riverside 12: 00 PM Belltower…
(2022-04-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or 'stomach flu'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu." Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. It can be quite severe for some people, but for…
(2022-04-18). Confused about when to get your second COVID-19 booster vaccination? Mayo Clinic expert answers common questions. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to adults 50 and older, as well as people 12 and older who are immunosuppressed. Booster vaccinations are safe and increase protection from COVID-19, especially for those who are immunosuppressed and those who are older with underlying conditions. Even with this new guidance, those eligible may be wondering when it's best for them to receive their second booster vaccination or…
(2022-04-18). Tax Day Global Mobilization to Stop Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Peace activist rally in front of weapons maker…
(2022-04-18). Monday 5/16: Gira de movilización de la campaña para los pobres de California – marcha y protesta. indybay.org EN PERSONA: Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | EN LÂNEA: www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/livestream/…
(2022-04-18). Lead poisoning response in Cleveland provides funds to landlords, but none for victims. liberationnews.org 
Lead poisoning is a widespread crisis in Cleveland.
(2022-04-18). Protests erupt in Grand Rapids, Michigan, following police killing of Patrick Lyoya. liberationnews.org 
Outrage over this brutal killing of yet another young Black man has grown in western Michigan, around the state and across the country as the heinous death has gained national media attention.
(2022-04-18). Stand with Palestine: help send food parcels to children & families in Gaza. answercoalition.org
(2022-04-18). University of Illinois at Chicago grad student workers strike against poverty wages. wsws.org UIC graduate student workers are opposing the university's efforts to use them as a cheap labor force.
(2022-04-18). UFCW forces through three-year deal covering 47,000 Southern California grocery workers. wsws.org Workers were forced to show up in person over a short three-day period to cast their votes for a contract which they were never even sent copies of.
(2022-04-18). This week in history: April 18-24. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…