(2022-05-15). Operation Surprise: leaked emails expose secret intelligence coup to install Boris Johnson. thegrayzone.com Leaked emails reviewed by The Grayzone reveal possibly criminal plot by pro-Leave elites to sabotage Theresa May's Brexit deal, infiltrate government, spy on campaign groups, and replace May with Boris Johnson. Intelligence cabal infiltrated UK civil service thanks to "centrally placed mole" Ex-MI6 chief Richard Dearlove pitched espionage operations targeting civil service and campaign groups Fake Democratic Party fronts run by CIA veterans were proposed to infiltrate pro-Remain groups Cabal sought to spy on and disrupt Prime Minister's top Brexit …
(2022-05-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Novomikhailovka with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Paraskovievka with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked an ammunition depot near Zaporizhzhia with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Kostantinovka with a high-precision missile; | Russia destroyed two S-300 air defence systems near Shpilevka with high-precision missiles; | On May 15,…
(2022-05-15). Overview Of Military Developments In Izyum Area In Ukraine (Videos 21+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | One of the bloodiest battlefields in Eastern Ukraine remains the Izyum area in the Kharkiv region. The Russian-led forces have established an important stronghold in the town and continue to expand their control zone in two main directions: to the south-east towards the cities of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk as well as to the south-west towards the town of Barvenkovo, which was turned into the main stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the region. In turn, Ukrainian forces contin…
(2022-05-15). Ukraine's Spending On War And Difficult Situation On Front Lines. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12, Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said in an interview with Reuters that Ukraine had already spent 245.1 billion hryvnias (about $8.3 billion) on the war with Russia. According to Marchenko, the budget funds provided for development were spent on the military needs from the purchase and repair of weapons to emergency aid for internally displaced persons. The Ukrainian government collected only 60% of the planned tax revenues in April. In May and June this figure may…
(2022-05-15). West's Support for Extremism "Blows Back" in New York Shooting. libya360.wordpress.com The tragic mass shooting in Buffalo New York was carried out by an extremist with an ideology stemming from modern-dayNAZlSM practices most openly in Ukraine. Just as Western support for extremists in Syria blew back in the form of global terrorism, its support for |\|AZlS in Ukraine is emboldening and encouraging their toxic ideology worldwide….
(2022-05-15). Seven US Mercenaries Were Killed By Russian Forces In Donbass  ; Report. southfront.org 
Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine. | Seven US mercenaries who were fighting with Kiev forces in the Donbass region were killed at the Krasitel plant in Rubizhnoye city, Apty Alaudinov, an assistant to the head of Chechnya, told RIA Novosti on May 15. | Footage showing the passport of one of the slain mercenaries, Joseph Ward Clark, surfaced online earlier. Clark, a native of Washington who was born in 1987, was reportedly an agent of the US intelligence."The American citizen we are talking about, Joseph Ward Clark,…
(2022-05-15). Arnold August is Right in Blowing the Whistle on the Menace to Academic Freedom in Canadian and US Universities. orinocotribune.com By Alfred de Zayas  ; May 12, 2022 | Review by Alfred de Zayas of the article by Arnold August: "Ukraine-Russia: Sanctions against a 'pro-Russian' professor from the University of Montreal, or freedom of speech?" | Arnold August is right in blowing the whistle on the menace to academic freedom and the ethos of independent research posed by pressures of political correctness and the spread of "cancel culture". This development constitutes moral bankruptcy in any country that considers itself "democratic", and a fortiori a disgrace in the academic profession. The case of Professor Michael Carley of the Universit…
(2022-05-15). Crisis in Ukraine and Iran national interests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iran's power will increase through regional cooperation and comprehensive relations with countries that are linguistically, racially, religiously, culturally, geographically and civilly linked to Iran.
(2022-05-15). Ukraine: Touring an Aidar Dungeon/By Jim "Fergie" Chambers/teleSUR/MS. marktaliano.net 
The horrors of a meat plant-turned Ukrainian Neo-Nazi base and prison By Jim "Fergie" Chambers  ; Original article here POLOVYNKYNO, LUGANSK PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, 4.5.2022- Shortly after the U.S.-backed Maidan coup in the winter of 2014, in conjunction with Crimea's secession from Ukraine and union with Russia in March of that year, protests began to break out in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions …
(2022-05-15). Ukraine: The New American Crusade. commondreams.org Moral rhetoric is bringing us closer to World War III, and while Americans suffer economic devastation the military industrial complex wins big.
(2022-05-15). Finland formally confirms intention to join NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Finland has formally confirmed it intends to join NATO, abandoning decades of military non-alignment in a historic decision amid the Ukraine war.
(2022-05-15). The Nakba never ended, and Palestinian resistance hasn't either. peoplesdispatch.org A few days before Palestinians were set to commemorate the 74th anniversary of their forceful displacement from their ancestral lands, known as the Nakba or catastrophe, the Israeli Supreme Court rejected a 23-year-old petition by the residents of Masafer Yatta in the occupied southern West Bank and allowed the Israeli military to demolish hundreds of their houses arguing that they are in "firing range". The incident is part of a systemic policy of the Israeli state to grab more and more Palestinian lands and force the Indigenous Palestinians to live as a refugees in their own country. This everyday Nakba, howeve…
(2022-05-15). Podcast Ep 57: Landback from Turtle Island to Palestine. electronicintifada.net Indigenous activists with NDN Collective release position paper on Palestinian liberation.
(2022-05-15). WAFA: "Palestinians mark 74th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, May 15, 2022 (WAFA) — Hundreds of Palestinians marked today the 74th anniversary of the Nakba of 1948 when nearly 600,000 indigenous Palestinians were ethnically cleansed from their homes in historic Palestine by invading Zionist militias. In Ramallah, in the center of the occupied West Bank, hundreds gathered outside President Yasser Arafat Mausoleum and …
(2022-05-15). Challenging Colonialism s01e04 Indian Boarding Schools: Colonialism through Education. indybay.org This episode of Challenging Colonialism examines the history of the Indian Boarding Schools that impacted thousands of Indigenous Californian children, specifically focusing on Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, Stewart Indian School in Reno, and Saint Boniface Indian School in Banning. Duration: 1 hr 1 min 30 sec…
(2022-05-15). Tuesday 5/17: Power of the Native Vote: Mobilizing Indigenous Communities to Advance Structural Change. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-05-15). People in US Don't Support the Gaza Blockade. Why Won't Congress Take Action? truthout.org Jamea Shalout's home in Rafah, Gaza, consists of two rooms built of cinder blocks and cement. In the room where I met her in late 2019, the only personal belongings visible were the sleeping mats that the family lays out at night and a pile of blankets. Across a dirt courtyard, there is a small kitchen and bathroom — with cinderblock walls, dirt floors and a partial roof made from corrugated tin. Water for the family is delivered into the holding tanks on the family's property. One room in the house receives electricity from a small solar panel, but the rest of the house does not have power. At night, Jamea…
(2022-05-15). No end in sight for Ecuador's prison crisis. peoplesdispatch.org A riot took place in Ecuador's Bellavista prison following the latest massacre of 44 inmates on Monday May 9. Human rights organizations have called on the government to address structural problems facing the penitentiary system…
(2022-05-15). China opposes political maneuvers on COVID-19 pandemic. ecns.cn
(2022-05-15). China's handling of COVID-19 pandemic sets high standards for world: Pakistani FM. ecns.cn Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Saturday that China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting dynamic zero-COVID approach has set high standards for the world.
(2022-05-15). How Xi's economic philosophy promotes global governance. ecns.cn "The right way forward for humanity is peaceful development and win-win cooperation," Chinese President Xi Jinping told the 2022 World Economic Forum (WEF) virtual session in mid-January, offering China's solutions to global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-05-15). 5-10-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Living in the "Sandwich": Women's Health & Menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week is May 8-14, 2022. Women in the "sandwich generation" may be balancing the competing demands of caring for both dependent children and aging parents, and often working outside of the home. Their own needs may take a backseat while they care for others and juggle all of the demands of life, which has been made even worse with the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affecting women. Around this same time in life, many…
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: National Nurses Week. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic, the Department of Nursing consists of over 22,000 people, including nurses, patient care assistants, patient care technicians and social workers. Like many health care professionals, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and challenging time for those in the department. "Throughout the pandemic, our nurses have continued to be there for their patients," says Ryannon Frederick, Mayo Clinic's chief nursing officer. "Our patient satisfaction actually increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. And that's…
(2022-05-15). Orinoco Tribune 3.5 Anniversary Celebration & Fundraising Campaign. orinocotribune.com Caracas, May 11, 2022 ( Every May our team evaluates how the website is bench-marking in comparison with well-established leftist and anti-imperialist news outlets around the world, as well as with Venezuelan local news outlets and other more mainstream liberal outlets. | This year was not an exception and we again achieved amazing performance, especially taking into consideration that Orinoco Tribune is 100…
(2022-05-15). #Nakba74 Day of Palestinian Struggle: Palestine resists for victory, liberation and return! samidoun.net 
As we commemorate 74 years of ongoing Nakba targeting the Palestinian people, inside all of occupied Palestine and everywhere in exile and diaspora, we also recall and celebrate 74 years of ongoing Palestinian resistance, revolution and struggle to liberate Palestine and confront imperialism, Zionism and reaction. In homes, community centers and the streets of cities, …
(2022-05-15). Venezuela Imports Iranian Crude as Exports Recede. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro government is also looking to secure investment by selling shares in joint oil projects to private investors.
(2022-05-15). Ex jefe del Pentágono reveló que Trump le propuso a Guaidó asesinar a Maduro. cubadebate.cu Mark Esper, quien fue secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos durante la Administración Trump, ha revelado que el entonces inquilino de la Casa Blanca propuso a los líderes de la oposición de Venezuela matar al presidente Nicolás Maduro. Trump puso sobre la mesa dicha propuesta el 5 de febrero de 2020.
(2022-05-15). Taliban invites Ashraf Ghani to attend Afghan assembly. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Taliban had invited former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to attend the Afghan assembly, the Taliban's envoy to Moscow said.
(2022-05-15). Libya Suffers a Permanent Humanitarian Catastrophe under the Dictate of US Interests. journal-neo.org 
During the era of Muammar Gaddafi's Libyan Jamahiriya, the country was openly admired by many countries in the region for the well-being and living conditions of Libyans, perhaps with the exception of the Gulf States. And this was justified, among other things, by the fact that there was free medicine, free education, and financial aid …
(2022-05-15). Russian Forces Back On Zmeiny Island, Reinforce Their Positions (Photos, Video). southfront.org 
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(2022-05-15). Another Wounded Palestinian In Serious Condition. imemc.org 
The Israeli occupation authorities have informed the family of Hamza Aabed, 19, from Jenin in the northern part of the West Bank, was transferred to the Rambam Medical Center, hooked to respiratory machines due to the seriousness of his wounds. Hamza was shot by an Israeli army sharpshooter with a live round in the head, …
(2022-05-15). Army Abducts Three Palestinians In Ramallah And Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians from their homes in the Ramallah governorate in the central West Bank, and one in Jenin, in the northern part, on Sunday dawn. The soldiers invaded Jifna town, north of Ramallah, stormed and searched homes, before abducting Mohammad Abdul-Aziz zeid. The soldiers also invaded the al-Jalazoun refugee camp north of …
(2022-05-15). Army Injures Several Palestinians Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers injured many Palestinians in Hares village, west of the central West Bank city of Salfit, after the army and many illegal colonizers invaded it. Local sources said many army jeeps accompanied colonialist settlers into the village on their way to an archangelical site and closed many roads to Palestinian traffic and …
(2022-05-15). Palestinian Dies From Serious Wounds He Suffered In Jenin. imemc.org 
A seriously wounded Palestinian man died Sunday at an Israeli medical center from gunshot wounds he suffered after Israeli soldiers shot him two days ago during an invasion of the Jenin refugee camp in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian, Daoud Mohammad Zobeidi, 40, was shot with a live round in …
(2022-05-15). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Five Former Political Prisoners, Including Two Siblings, In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five former political prisoners, including two siblings, from their homes in several parts of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps invaded the Khallet Manna' area in the southern part of Hebron city before the soldiers abducted Abdullah Obeido after storming his home …
(2022-05-15). Israeli Soldiers Attack A Palestinian Family In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded a Palestinian home in the al-Minya village, east of Bethlehem in the West Bank, and attacked the family. Media sources said many army jeeps invaded the village before storming and ransacking the home of Sharif al-Froukh, and violently searched it, causing excessive damage. They added that the soldiers assaulted …
(2022-05-15). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian And His Son In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian man and his son in the at-Tabban village in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Fuad al-Amour, the Protection and Steadfastness Committee coordinator in Masafer Yatta and Southern Hebron Hills, said the soldiers abducted Nasser Mahmoud Abi Obeid, 48, …
(2022-05-15). Israel Troops Aimed to Kill: Slain Palestinian Journalist's Colleague Recounts Murder. orinocotribune.com 
A Palestinian journalist who was with Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh on the day she was shot dead by Israeli regime forces, has recounted how the crime was committed, describing the shooting as a "deliberate attempt" to kill the journalists. | Shatha Hanaysha, an eyewitness to the shootings, described the events surrounding the cold-blooded murder of veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. "It was an Israeli sniper" that shot at them, she told Middle East Eye news. | At the time of the murder, Abu Akleh and Hanaysha, together with a group of journalists…
(2022-05-15). WAFA: "Number of Palestinians worldwide doubled 10 times since Nakba, official figures show" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, May 15, 2022 (WAFA) — Ola Awad, the Chairperson of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS), said in a report today on the 74th anniversary of the Nakba that the Palestinian population at home and in the diaspora has doubled about 10 times since the Nakba in 1948. The Nakba of Palestine describes a …
(2022-05-15). When Terrorism becomes Counter-terrorism: The State Sponsors of Terrorism are ´ Going After the Terrorists ª. marktaliano.net 
Par Prof Michel Chossudovsky Mondialisation.ca, 02 mars 2016 Global Research 22 décembre 2015 First published in December 2015 US foreign policy has nurtured Al Qaeda, a creation of the CIA for more than 35 years, with the support of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Saudi Arabia's infamous General Intelligence Presidency (GIP). Lest we forget Osama bin …
(2022-05-15). Russia's 'Terminator' Armored Fighting Vehicle Spotted Near Donbass Hottest Front (Video). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA  ; AUGUST 23, 2017: Terminator-3 infantry fighting vehicle during a fire demonstration at the Army-2017 International Military-Technical Forum, at the Patriot military park outside Moscow. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS | Russia's BMPT "Terminator" armored fighting vehicle (AFV) has been spotted near one of the hottest frontlines in the Donbass region. | On April 15, Russian sources shared a video showing a convoy of the Russian Armed Forces with at least four BMPTs moving near the city of Severod…
(2022-05-15). Pro-Iranian Group Attacks Three US Supply Convoys In Southern Iraq. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 15 morning, three convoys moving logistic supplies and equipment for the US-led coalition came under attack in southern Iraq. | The first supply convoy was attacked while passing on the international highway in the province of al-Qadisiyyah, the second convoy was targeted near the capital of al-Muthanna province while the third one came under attack in the outskirts of the city of al-Diwaniyah in al-Qadisiyyah. | The three convoys were targeted with improvised explosive devices.
(2022-05-15). 236 Russian Airstrikes Hit ISIS Terrorists In Central Syria Since Start Of May: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
Russian Su-25 attack aircraft take off from the Khmeimim airbase in Syria © Dmitriy Vinogradov / Sputnik | On May 15, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) carried out a series of airstrikes on ISIS's areas of influence in Syria's central region, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said that more than 16 airstrikes targeted hideouts of ISIS cells near the town of al-Sukhnah in the eastern Homs countryside and in the outskirts of the town of al…
(2022-05-15). Sanders Condemns Israeli Forces for Attack on Slain Journalist's Funeral. truthout.org 
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday called the attack on the funeral procession of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh that took place earlier in the day "an outrage" that must be condemnation by the U.S. government as he also called for an investigation into the killing. | Friday's attack was described as "
(2022-05-15). Cómo ganamos un sindicato en Amazon. peoplesworld.org 
Mi rápido análisis de los éxitos de Amazon Labor Union hasta ahora es bastante simple. Acabamos de hacer lo que se supone que debes hacer: organizar un movimiento dirigido por trabajadores. Estudiamos la historia de cómo se construyeron los primeros grandes sindicatos. Aprendimos de los Trabajadores Industriales del Mundo, y más aún de la construcción …
(2022-05-15). Colombia's drug policy of past 4 years a 'failure': study. colombiareports.com 
President Ivan Duque's drug policy of the past four years has been a failure that frustrated Colombia's peace process, according to a study. Think tank Elementa DDHH came to these…
(2022-05-15). Recent Israeli Airstrikes On Syria Destroyed Building With Underground Tunnels, Satellite Images Revealed. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 15, Israel's The satellite images revealed that the main target of the Israeli airstrikes was a complex located in the southwestern outskirts of the town of Masyaf in the western countryside of Hama. The complex, which was b…
(2022-05-15). Tucker Carlson pulls from an old playbook as he stokes anxiety about a masculinity crisis. Conor Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies, University of Texas at Austin 
(2022-05-15). Busan, S. Korea, constructing Solar-Powered Artificial Biorock Island to replace Coastal land lost to Sea Level Rise. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)  ; UN Habitat, the municipality of Busan in South Korea, and the company OCEANIX are responding to the challenge of sea-level rise by building an artificial floating city off the coast of the country's second-largest city. A prototype is expected to be in the water as early as 2025. Although a …
(2022-05-15). FRSO leader condemns white supremacist murders in Buffalo, NY. fightbacknews.org On Saturday, May 14, Masao Suzuki, chair of the Joint Nationalities Commission of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) expressed outrage at another white supremacist mass murder. "Three years ago, white supremacist Patrick Crusius drove hundreds of miles to kill Chicanos and Mexicanos in El Paso, Texas," said Suzuki. "Then today another young white supremacist, Payton Gendron, also drove into Buffalo, New York to attack the African American community." Eleven of the 13 people Gendron shot were African American, and ten died. | Both Crusius and Gendron had posted manifestos repeating the lies of "replace…
(2022-05-15). California YIMBY Endorses Republican Joe Patterson for State Assembly. indybay.org Pro-luxury development group California YIMBY has endorsed real estate broker Joe Patterson, a Republican candidate for State Assembly in District 5 in the June 7 primary election. Additionally, California YIMBY Victory Fund PAC has contributed $2,500 to Patterson's campaign. In California, YIMBY organizations are well known for attacking socialist candidates, and those on the left, in favor of moderate Democrats. This endorsement of Patterson for state assembly, a bread and butter Republican with conservative views, highlights how low YIMBYs are willing to stoop in order to further a political agenda that favors…
(2022-05-15). When Terrorism becomes Counter-terrorism: The State Sponsors of Terrorism are "Going After the Terrorists" globalresearch.ca A complex network of Al Qaeda affiliated terrorist organizations overseen by US and allied intelligence agencies has unfolded, extending across the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, Western China, South and South East Asia.
(2022-05-15). America has Been on a "Hot War Footing"against Russia since 2014. globalresearch.ca Global security is at stake. This historic vote –which potentially could affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people Worldwide– has received virtually no media coverage. A total media blackout prevails.
(2022-05-15). Wednesday 5/18: We Refuse To Let the Supreme Court Take Away the Right to Abortion! indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2022-05-15). NATO leader meets with broad spectrum of top U.S. military-security officials. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com GeoanƒÉ (himself Romanian) was filling in for Jens Stoltenberg, reported to have contracted COVID. ==== NATOMay 15, 2022 Deputy Secretary General in Washington D.C.: NATO unity makes us all stronger and safer Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ praised the United States' strong leadership in NATO in remarks to the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C. on …
(2022-05-15). Shanghai shuts down half makeshifts hospitals. ecns.cn Half of the city-level makeshift hospitals built for COVID-19 patients during the current outbreak in Shanghai have closed as of Friday, as local infection…
(2022-05-15). David Lasne: 'A Helping Hand' in Shanghai Suburbs. ecns.cn Lasne, a Frenchman, came to China 20 years ago and lived in Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai for the past nine years. Enthusiastic public welfare, he came to join the volunteer team as soon as he learned that the local community was short of hands for the fight against the Covid surge.
(2022-05-15). 448 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals on Chinese mainland. ecns.cn A total of 448 COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on the Chinese mainland on Saturday, the National Health Commission said in its Sunday report.
(2022-05-15). Eldest COVID patient recovers in Shanghai. ecns.cn After a 32-day treatment, Ye Ming, 108, recovered from COVID-19 and was discharged from Shanghai Pudong Hospital on Saturday, setting a record for the oldest patient in a severe condition to have recovered from the disease in China.
(2022-05-15). FDA limits use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine for adults due to risks associated with blood clots. "The FDA's decision to limit the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) was due to an FDA analysis that indicated an elevated but low risk for blood clots in some patients who received the vaccine," says Dr. Andrew Badley, an infectious…
(2022-05-15). Cuba reporta 93 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 92 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este sábado 14 de mayo, Cuba reportó 93 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 92 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 467 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario este domingo.
(2022-05-15). Chinese mainland reports 226 new local COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland Saturday reported 226 locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which 166 were in Shanghai, according to the National Health Commission's report Sunday.
(2022-05-15). COVID-hit Shanghai to promote business resumption in stages. ecns.cn China's financial hub Shanghai will gradually reopen businesses such as shopping malls, vegetable markets and hair salons from Monday after weeks of closed-off management to ward off COVID-19, the city's vice mayor told a media briefing Sunday.
(2022-05-15). DPRK taking strict measures to prevent spread of COVID-19. ecns.cn The Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is taking strict measures on switching the state epidemic prevention work to the maximum emergency system, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Saturday.
(2022-05-15). US 'Stealing, Plundering' Syrian Oil: Mark Taliano. marktaliano.net By Mark Taliano and Press TV Global Research, February 02, 2021 PressTV 30 January 2021 *** The United States has occupied certain parts of Syrian territory and is stealing and plundering the war-torn country's national resources, …
(2022-05-15). Johns Hopkins Students Commemorate 74 Years Since The Nakba. popularresistance.org Johns Hopkins University students gathered on Thursday, May 12, to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Nakba—or "catastrophe"—when, in 1948, what was once Palestine was no longer recognized and was recognized as Israel. Many were killed during what the official account of the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement called "Israel's campaign of ethnic cleansing." At least 750,000 Palestinians were displaced.
(2022-05-15). Discussing America's role in the Syrian civil war. zcomm.org Please Help ZNet This interview with world-renowned scholar and leading dissident Noam Chomsky has two goals. The primary goal is to understand America's role in one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 21st century, the Syrian civil war. While there has been a lot of commentary on the Syrian civil
(2022-05-15). I vividly remember the Nakba. electronicintifada.net The passage of time has not changed the nature of the anti-colonial struggle in Palestine.
(2022-05-15). Anti-China forces in Hong Kong have no extrajudicial privileges: commissioner's office of Chinese foreign ministry in HKSAR. ecns.cn The Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday strongly disapproved and firmly rejected a misleading article published in the Washington Post by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
(2022-05-15). UK's role confirms Sweden/Finland NATO membership planned for years. wsws.org In 2014, the UK hosted a summit of NATO in Wales founding the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), consisting of seven NATO allies which would assemble military forces among the northern and high regions of Europe. Sweden and Finland joined in 2017.
(2022-05-15). Arriva London South bus drivers denounce Unite's sell-out pay deal: "It's a load of rubbish" wsws.org A driver from Norwood told WSWS, "It's a really difficult time. Mortgages are going up and we have to work overtime to make ends meet. Without overtime you can't survive."
(2022-05-15). Organize a fight against one-man crews and Hi Viz! Build rank-and-file committees at all Class I railroads! wsws.org Railroaders should establish a network of rank-and-file committees, building upon the establishment earlier this year of committees at BNSF and Canadian Pacific, to unite workers at all seven Class I railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico.
(2022-05-15). Rest In Peace Shireen Abu Akleh. marktaliano.net
(2022-05-15). Fourth brother: Turkey-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMay 15, 2022 'Turkey, Qatar move toward strategic partnership' Turkey and Qatar are moving toward a strategic partnership while boosting their bilateral ties, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Sunday. The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's visit to Turkey on Friday is highly significant in consolidating the strong and …
(2022-05-15). Sweden to apply for NATO membership on Tuesday, Finland on Wednesday — reports. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 15, 2022 Sweden plans to apply for NATO membership on May 17 Sweden is expected to apply for NATO membership on May 17, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Sunday…. According to the newspaper, the date will depend on whether Finland has time to make a decision on joining by then. According to …
(2022-05-15). NATO invites Georgian leadership to June summit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 15, 2022 Georgian leadership to be invited to NATO Summit — Deputy Sec Gen The Georgian leadership will be invited to the NATO Summit that will be held in Madrid at the end of June, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana said in a doorstep statement earlier today, ahead of an informal meeting of NATO …
(2022-05-15). Pentagon trains Georgian special forces for war in Caucasus, Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefneseMay 14, 2022 Georgian Special Operations Forces participated in the international exercise "Trojan Footprint 2022" A two-week large-scale exercise was organized on the European continent by the US Special Operations Command (SOCEUR) in Europe. Georgian Defense Forces Special Operations Forces have taken part in it for the second time. From the Georgian …
(2022-05-15). Red Theory: The role of labor in the development of human society. fightbacknews.org The cornerstone of historical materialism is class struggle as the motor driving historical change. So, what is the role of labor in historical development? | In Dialectics of Nature, Engels argues that what truly distinguishes humanity from other animals is that we seek to change our environment, rather than merely use it as it is given to us. In other words, what distinguishes humanity is our construction of tools, the instruments of production which we use to affect the world. But we don't get to arbitrarily choose these instruments. We inherit them from the society that we are born into, and gradually build…
(2022-05-15). Atlanta Fights To Save Its Forest. popularresistance.org A harsh chorus of chants and drums erupted in the late afternoon silence of the upscale Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Georgia, Monday, punctuated by the pops of fireworks and the barks of dogs. A group of 30-40 protestors chanting "Stop Cop City!" converged on the home of Shepherd Long, Principal of Long Engineering, an engineering firm subcontracted to do surveying and other pre-construction work on the Atlanta Police Foundation's Public Safety Training Center, currently scheduled to open in late 2023.
(2022-05-15). 'Corporal Punishment Is Violence': Black Communities Vow To Ban School Paddling. popularresistance.org Today, as the founder and director of Activists with a Purpose Plus, based in Grenada, Freelon-Foster advocates for students at school disciplinary hearings. She also served as mayor of Grenada in 2004 and 2005. To her, the beatings and disproportionate use of force against Black children like Kiorey, even today, is a continuation of the historical racial violence that has been perpetrated against Blacks starting in the days of slavery. "For me, corporal punishment is violence," she said. "How can corporal punishment be thought of as reasonable?" | Freelon-Foster counseled Ringo and her family on their options in…
(2022-05-15). Marcos Family Returns To Power In The Philippines. popularresistance.org 36 years after a popular revolution overthrew the regime of Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippines on May 9 elected the former dictator's son to the presidency. According to the partial vote count released by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) at 98% reporting, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, also known as Bongbong Marcos, is set to win the presidency by securing around 60% of the popular votes counted so far. | Bongbong's running mate Sara Duterte, daughter of outgoing president Rodrigo Duterte, also won the vice-president's post with over 61% of the popular votes in total. The marathon round of elections had a turnout of ov…
(2022-05-15). More Than 75% Of The World Could Face Drought By 2050, UN Report Warns. popularresistance.org The climate crisis is making droughts more frequent and longer-lasting, a new UN report has announced. | The report, Drought in Numbers, 2022, was released Wednesday in honor of Drought Day at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)'s 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) taking place in Abijan, Cà¥te d'Ivoire from May 9 to 20. | "The facts and figures of this publication all point in the same direction: an upward trajectory in the duration of droughts and the severity of impacts, not only affecting human societies but also the ecological systems upon which the survival of all life depends, including…
(2022-05-15). Power, Wages, And Inequality. popularresistance.org On March 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a report titled, "The State of Labor Market Competition." It is not what one might expect from the U.S. government. It is apparent that something is unusual when the first chapter is "Theories of Labor Market Power," and the word "power" appears 15 times in the executive summary, 12 times in the introduction, and too many times to count in the body of the report. Power, after all, is generally absent from mainstream myths of how labor markets work. | The basic message of the report is that: "…The American labor market is characterized by high levels o…
(2022-05-15). The World's Future Hangs In The Balance; Erdogan Will Decide. popularresistance.org This key decision, upon which the world's future now depends, will be between a continuing erosion of the significance of international law (which laws come from the U.N. and its agencies) and a proportionate increase in what the U.S. Government calls "the rules-based international order," in which America's Government increasingly controls (and even sets) those "rules" that will replace international laws; versus a future in which what erodes will instead be the U.S. Government's international power to control the world in its own (billionaires') favor, and, so a future that correspondingly benefits the global p…
(2022-05-15). People's Action: White Nationalist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., is Pure Example of Evil. peoplesaction.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action released the following statement in response to the horrific mass murder in Buffalo, New York, perpetrated by a white nationalist. "We are horrified, heartbroken, and enraged at the news of the vicious attack on our neighbors and loved ones in Buffalo, New York. This racist attack is a pure example of evil. …
(2022-05-15). A bird with my name on it. thiscantbehappening.net I lay down on the couch on a hot afternoon And got lost in the thought That this old world needs a make-over. Right then I had a vision: I saw spirit reshaping everything. Whole populations were melting back into clay. I focused my vision like a microscope And saw amazing things: The fern became … |
(2022-05-15). Moveable Feast Cafe 2022/05/15 … Open Thread. thesaker.is 2022/05/15 00: 30: 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…
(2022-05-15). Jeremy Corbyn: It's not enough to resist—we have to build, too. peoplesdispatch.org In April, the UN's climate scientists South Asia is now into its third month of extr…
(2022-05-15). Controversy and Contradictions Ahead of the 9th Summit of the Americas. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 14, 2022 | The Train Wreck | The controversy began when US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian Nichols, made a
(2022-05-15). Colombia decriminalizes medically assisted suicide for critically ill patients. peoplesdispatch.org With the decision, Colombia becomes the first and only country in the Latin America and the Caribbean region to have decriminalized both euthanasia and medically assisted suicide…
(2022-05-15). Mayor of Medellin removed from office in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands have been mobilizing in the Colombian city of Medellin against a recent suspension of the mayor Daniel Quintero by the Inspector General's office. His position was revoked for his alleged political participation in the upcoming presidential elections.
(2022-05-15). Why "Bolivia is the center of the world" for people's movements. peoplesdispatch.org Bolivia is the center of the world, as is North Dakota or Chiapas, or the poor neighborhoods of Caracas. We have fought to defend life itself, to nourish it, and to watch it grow with dignity.
(2022-05-15). Orinoco Tribune Becomes an Alliance for Global Justice Fiscal Sponsorship Project. orinocotribune.com Caracas, May 14, 2022 ( Orinoco Tribune, like many independent n…
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(2022-05-15). Okinawa marks years of end to US rule amid protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Protesters in Japan's Okinawa urged Japan's central government to do more to reduce US military presence there as the island group marked the th anniversary of its return to Japan after 27 years of American rule.
(2022-05-15). Can US Progressives Defeat Big Money and Trumpism? commondreams.org To stave off authoritarianism, Democrats need to deliver on their promises and directly confront the institutions that deny democracy. The party is failing on both fronts.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: San Jose: Bans Off Our Bodies! Rally for Reproductive Freedom. indybay.org Plaza of San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA, 95113…
(2022-05-15). Coalición Pacto Histórico pide garantías para Petro y Márquez. telesurtv.net Pidió también considerar el otorgamiento de medidas cautelares a favor de Márquez y un estudio para determinar si es necesario fortalecer la protección de Petro.
(2022-05-15). Maj. Gen. Bagheri to visit Tajikistan for bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces will travel to Tajikistan on Monday for bilateral and regional cooperation between the countries.
(2022-05-15). Entregan Premio Internacional Cubadisco 2022 a cantante mexicana Rosalía León. cubadebate.cu La presidenta del Instituto Cubano de la Música, Indira Fajardo, y el presidente de Cubadisco, Jorge Gómez, entregaron el Premio Internacional Cubadisco 2022 a la cantante mexicana Rosalía León por su álbum México te canto desde Cuba en una ceremonia privada celebrada en el Hotel Nacional.
(2022-05-15). Iraqi Army thwarts ISIL plots in Saladin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iraqi forces thwarted an attempt by remnants of the ISIL terrorists to infiltrate Saladin province in central Iraq on Sunday.
(2022-05-15). El Benny Raffoso estuvo en el Saratoga. cubadebate.cu Sus inagotables discípulos supieron mostrar al mundo la fuerza y solidaridad humanista de este país ante la adversidad. Valorando esos heroicos hechos acontecidos, afirmo que el coronel Bienvenido Raffoso Bartolomé, el mejor apagafuegos de Cuba, el Benny Raffoso, estuvo en el Saratoga.
(2022-05-15). La moda en Cuba, más que una guayabera. cubadebate.cu Hay que decir, además, que el mercado del diseño de moda en Cuba se encuentra poco explotado, por lo que es relativamente sencillo posicionarse dentro de él, siempre y cuando se ofrezca al consumidor un producto y una atención de calidad, que satisfaga sus gustos y sea asequible al bolsillo. La complejidad radica fundamentalmente en la adquisición de la materia prima, la cual escasea y, en ocasiones, la existente no tiene la calidad requerida para cumplir con los estándares del mercado.
(2022-05-15). Secretario general de la OPEP: Sanciones a países petroleros afecta la economía mundial. telesurtv.net "Hago un llamado a las potencias del mundo para que no se rindan, debemos encontrar una solución a estos conflictos", acotó Barkindo.
(2022-05-15). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en occidente y centro en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Amanecerá mayormente nublado en centro y oriente y parcialmente en el occidente. En la tarde estará nublado, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán más numerosos en centro y occidente, las que pueden llegar a ser fuertes en algunas localidades.
(2022-05-15). Tiroteo en Nueva York deja al menos diez fallecidos. telesurtv.net La Policía de Buffalo del estado de Nueva York, dijo que el presunto tirador también estaría detenido por las autoridades.
(2022-05-15). Cradle of Civilization: Liangzhu Site. ecns.cn Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, which dates back 4,300 to 5,300 years, is the hub of the jade-worshipping Liangzhu Culture.
(2022-05-15). Asaltan domicilio de la ministra de Defensa chilena. telesurtv.net La misma noche, uno de los escoltas que trabaja en el equipo de seguridad del pdte. Gabriel Boric fue asaltado y herido.
(2022-05-15). Central China province new magnet for foreign investment. ecns.cn Every 6.5 minutes, an engine rolls off the robot-operated assembly line at the factory of a China-German joint venture in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province.
(2022-05-15). Human rights become political means for intl. powers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said Sunday that Human rights have become a political means due to the approach of the powers on the international stage.
(2022-05-15). Paykan beats Japanese team at Asian Club Volleyball C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Paykan of Iran came from a set down to beat Japanese giants Suntory Sunbirds 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-21) in Pool A of the 2022 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship at Azadi Hall here on Sunday.
(2022-05-15). Prosigue este domingo quinta sesión extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, prosigue este domingo la quinta sesión extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su novena legislatura.
(2022-05-15). Jeff Bezos pide a la Junta de Gestión de la Desinformación de EEUU a revisar un tuit de Joe Biden. cubadebate.cu Jeff Bezos, ha instado a la recién creada Junta de Gestión de la Desinformación del Gobierno estadounidense a verificar un tuit del presidente Joe Biden en el que aseguraba que la alta tasa de inflación podría rebajarse mediante una subida de impuestos corporativos. Bezos sugirió que el mandatario estaba equivocado al querer relacionar los dos asuntos.
(2022-05-15). All ready for quick Finland, Sweden membership in NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — NATO's Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoana and the German foreign minister have said that the military alliance will quickly admit Finland and Sweden membership despite Turkey's objections.
(2022-05-15). Partidos políticos "prorrusos" vetados en Ucrania. telesurtv.net La propuesta plantea que Ucrania se adueñará de las propiedades y activos que posean estos partidos simpatizantes de Moscú.
(2022-05-15). Florida Approves Risky Release of Billions of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Scientifically Flawed Experiment. indybay.org FDACS' approval came despite unresolved public health and environmental concerns raised by scientists, public health experts and environmental groups about potential impacts of the release.
(2022-05-15). Expert alert: Outpatient joint replacement surgery benefits patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Outpatient surgery may be an option for people who are having their hips, knees or other joints replaced. It is part of a trend in orthopedic surgery to move total joint arthroplasty, commonly known as joint replacement, from inpatient to outpatient surgery. Patients benefit from the shorter hospital stay, and they are more satisfied recovering at home. A decade ago, a patient who had a knee or hip replacement would likely stay…
(2022-05-15). Consumer Health: Understanding skin cancer and how to prevent it. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this and good time to learn about the three main types of skin cancer and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. And most skin cancers are preventable. The three main types of skin cancer are: Basal cell carcinomaBasal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within…
(2022-05-15). China to issue commemorative coins on auspicious culture. ecns.cn China's central bank will issue a set of commemorative coins featuring Chinese auspicious culture, including two heart-shaped coins.
(2022-05-15). Ariel Martínez aumenta a .353 su promedio ofensivo en el béisbol japonés. cubadebate.cu El cácher y jardinero matancero Ariel Martínez bateó de 3-3 en la victoria este domingo de su equipo, los Dragones de Chunichi, sobre los Gigantes de Yomiuri en el Tokyo Dome. En el partido, Martínez logró su tercer jonrón de la temporada 2022 del béisbol japonés, un doblete, un sencillo, tres carreras anotadas y dos empujadas.
(2022-05-15). Emily Dickinson un mar de composición para el mundo. telesurtv.net Las poesías de esta insondable escritora son un universo en sí mismo, lo que la catapultó hasta convertirse en una de las mejores de todos los tiempos.
(2022-05-15). Resident Physicians Are Unionizing. They Must Challenge For-Profit Health Care. truthout.org Resident physicians are unionizing around the country. Most recently, residents at University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM), Stanford Medical Center, and Keck School of Medicine of USC all voted to join the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), which is part of the larger Service Employees International Union (SEIU). These wins come despite ongoing pushback from the hospital bosses. This resistance is coming because hospitals know unionized resident physicians will be harder to exploit. More residents should fight to unionize to protect themselves and the care of patients, and in the process of winning unio…
(2022-05-15). øSabes cuáles son los tipos de familias que existen?>. telesurtv.net La composición del hogar ha cambiado en las últimas décadas y las sociedades actuales son un ejemplo de la evolución, por eso teleSUR te presenta estas modificaciones en el marco del Día Internacional de la Familia.
(2022-05-15). 10 killed, 3 injured in attack at New York state supermarket. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Ten people have been killed in a shooting at a supermarket in New York state, police said.
(2022-05-15). Privacy Experts Warn Data From Period-Tracking Apps May Soon Be Used Against You. truthout.org It's estimated that millions of people in the U.S. use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. The apps can help signal when a period is late. | After Politico published on May 2
(2022-05-15). Consideraciones teórico-metodológicas para la disputa por el sentido. cubadebate.cu Es imprescindible organizar las batallas por el sentido como una verdadera revolución que, si se desarrolla en toda su extensión, está llamada a convertirse en uno de los acontecimientos científicos más importantes de este momento histórico. Asumir una responsabilidad importante ante las ofensivas imperiales decididas imponernos, entre mil canalladas, su guerra cognitiva desplegada, incluso, por la OTAN.
(2022-05-15). Lavrov denuncia que Rusia está bajo una guerra híbrida de Occidente. telesurtv.net El canciller subrayó que Rusia estaba haciendo todo lo posible "para evitar una confrontación directa".
(2022-05-15). Parlamento cubano aprueba ley de Soberanía Alimentaria. telesurtv.net La nueva legislación promueve la gestión efectiva de los recursos alimentarios locales por parte de los actores municipales.
(2022-05-15). Suicide attack in Pakistan leaves 6 killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Pakistan's army on Sunday announced that a suicide attack in the country's North Waziristan District has killed 6 people, including 3 military forces and 3 children.
(2022-05-15). Constituyente chilena presenta borrador de nueva Constitución. telesurtv.net La Convención Constitucional indicó que el borrador de la nueva Constitución entrega respuesta a las demandas de las y los chilenos.
(2022-05-15). Yemen to strongly respond if Saudis aggression continues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — A member of Yemen's Ansarullah political bureau told news sources that the Yemeni armed forces have developed a strategic weapon that could be used against Saudi Arabia if the aggression continues.
(2022-05-15). Finlandia confirma oficialmente su decisión de unirse a la OTAN. telesurtv.net Este lunes, la decisión de unirse a la alianza será discutida y, como se espera, aprobada por el máximo órgano legislativo de la república.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 6/4: Queer Trans Asian Pride — A Community Gathering. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2022-05-15). Corea del Norte registra más 290.000 casos de Coronavirus. telesurtv.net A la fecha Corea del Norte suma 820.620 contagios y 42 muertes vinculadas al coronavirus.
(2022-05-15). China donates food for schoolchildren in Liberia. ecns.cn China will provide another batch of food, including over 1,000 bags of 25 kg rice and 500 tins of powdered milk and vegetable oil, for primary and secondary school students through its embassy in Liberia, the Chinese ambassador to Liberia Ren Yisheng said on Friday.
(2022-05-15). Nangarhar explosion leaves one dead, three injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — A blast in the Nangarhar province of Afghanistan has killed one civilian and injured six others, local sources said.
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: African Americans at higher risk of stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S. Do you know that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States? A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. This causes brain cells to become damaged or die. Risks of stroke vary by race and ethnicity. African American…
(2022-05-15). Papa Francisco canoniza a la primera santa de Uruguay. telesurtv.net Francisca Rubatto nació en 1844 en Italia y falleció en 1904 en Uruguay, nación que le profesa gran devoción.
(2022-05-15). Legisladores en Somalia eligen al nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Los expresidentes Sharif Sheikh Ahmed y Hassan Sheikh Mohamud son los principales candidatos, según los analistas.
(2022-05-15). Mass shooting in Buffalo being investigated as hate crime: U.S. Justice Department. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York State, as a hate crime.
(2022-05-15). Khatibzadeh signs memorial notebook of martyr Abu Akleh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh signed the memorial notebook of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the country's embassy in Tehran.
(2022-05-15). Cuba e Irán inician decimoctava sesión de Comisión Intergubernamental para las Relaciones Económicas. cubadebate.cu En Teherán comenzó la decimoctava sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental para las Relaciones Económicas Cuba-Irán, que tiene entre sus objetivos fortalecer la cooperación bilateral. En el ámbito de la reunión, fue inaugurada la planta de producción de la vacuna PastoCorona, transferencia tecnológica de la vacuna Soberana 02 al Instituto Pasteur.
(2022-05-15). Iran determined to reach sustainable deal in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran is determined to reach a good and lasting agreement on the revival of the JCPOA.
(2022-05-15). NATO to keep anti-Russian sanctions for as long as necessary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — All NATO member states are committed to keep the anti-Russian sanctions in place for as long as is necessary, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.
(2022-05-15). Paso de AMLO por La Habana es histórico, "no fue una visita más": Embajador. cubadebate.cu Fuera de micrófonos y en la entrevista, el embajador de México en Cuba, Miguel Díaz Reynoso, insiste en que este encuentro entre López Obrador y Díaz Canel no fue uno más, sino que es histórico porque hay acuerdos concretos que benefician a ambos países, sobre todo en temas de salud, como vacunas, medicinas e intercambio de médicos y estudiantes.
(2022-05-15). Milicia de Lugansk impide explosión en planta química en Donbas. telesurtv.net El ejército ucraniano había instalado varias toneladas de explosivos en una planta química de Donbas.
(2022-05-15). China, U.S. can share common circle of friends: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Petaluma: Bans Off Our Bodies: Rally for Reproductive Rigths. indybay.org Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South & D Street, Petaluma, CA 94952…
(2022-05-15). VIDEO: Harvesting viper's-bugloss in N Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Viper's bugloss is one of the medicinal herbs commonly used in Iran. Villagers in the northern county of Astara, Guilan province, start reaping the herb in mid-spring.
(2022-05-15). Diputados cubanos aprueban nueva Ley del Código Penal (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó este domingo la nueva Ley del Código Penal, que responde a las actuales y perspectivas condiciones políticas y socioeconómicas del país. Rubén Remigio Ferro, presidente del Tribunal Supremo Popular (TSP), comentó que para la elaboración de este código, que reemplaza a la vigente ley promulgada en 1987, fueron consultados magistrados, jueces, fiscales, especialistas, miembros del Ministerio del Interior, profesores de Derecho y diputados de diferentes territorios.
(2022-05-15). Monday 5/16: Community Policing Uncovered: Surveillance, Displacement & Counterinsurgency in Our Cities. indybay.org Online via livestream…
(2022-05-15). Polls open in Lebanese parliamentary elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — According to media sources, the 24th round of Lebanese parliamentary elections has just begun across the country on Sunday.
(2022-05-15). Car bomb blast in Yemen's Aden leaves several injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — News sources reported that the blast took place in Aden city in the south of Yemen and left several people injured.
(2022-05-15). Asamblea Constitucional chilena aprueba protección de glaciares. telesurtv.net La propuesta será llevada votación popular el 4 septiembre de 2022 como parte de la reforma constitucional chilena.
(2022-05-15). Worldwide demonstrations held to mark anniv. of Nakba Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Thousands of people across the globe staged popular demonstrations to mark the 74th anniversary of Nakba Day.
(2022-05-15). Nueva masacre en Colombia deja tres muertos y un herido. telesurtv.net Es la masacre número 39 en lo que va de año en medio de un ambiente de violencia preelectoral que no cesa, denuncian ONGs.
(2022-05-15). Asesinan a líder social en Colombia, el número 74 en el 2022. telesurtv.net Colombia registra 20 excombatientes asesinados y 39 masacres perpetradas.
(2022-05-15). Wednesday 5/18: Democracy in Peril: Defeating Threats & Corruption to Help Democracy Survive. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2022-05-15). 3 US military convoys targeted in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Local sources reported that three US military logistics convoys have been targeted in Iraq's Al Diwaniyah and Samawah cities.
(2022-05-15). 4th day of Tehran Intl. Book Fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The fourth day of the 33rd Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) was attended by Iranian government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi and a number of book enthusiasts at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran.
(2022-05-15). Chinese scientists break aerostat altitude record. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have launched the latest model of Jimu-1 aerostat, a giant helium-filled tethered airship, on Sunday to collect weather data at a record altitude of 9,032 meters on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
(2022-05-15). Now For Some Good News: Animal Abusers Feeling the Heat. indybay.org Below are some selected news stories from the last 16 months; no claims by activists for any of these fires have been received as of yet by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office.
(2022-05-15). Wednesday 5/25: Can We Protect the Ballot? Saving Voting Rights and Democracy in America. indybay.org FREE online event via Zoom…
(2022-05-15). 'It's a Fight They'll Get': Defenders of Abortion Rights March Nationwide. commondreams.org One speaker at the Ban Off Our Bodies rally in the nation's capital said that Saturday was just "day one of a 'Summer of Rage' where we will be ungovernable. Ungovernable!"
(2022-05-15). Tianwen 1 mission marks first year on Mars. ecns.cn It has been a year since China's Tianwen 1 probe reached Mars. The mission has not only marked an important step in the country's interplanetary exploration but has also made a number of achievements in that time.
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Mohs surgery for melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanoma is one of the most common cancer types in the U. S. Roughly 2% of people will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin at some point during their lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Treatment for early stage melanomas usually includes surgery to remove the melanoma. Mohs surgery is a…
(2022-05-15). Shia-Sunni unity strategy of Islamic Republic of Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Warning about the growth of Takfiri terrorism in the region, the Iranian President said that unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims is a strategy for the Islamic Republic of Iran, not a tactic.
(2022-05-15). Iran serious in talks, firm in distrusting enemies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says that Iran is serious in the Vienna talks and firm in distrusting enemies.
(2022-05-15). Corporate Media Ignore Left Critiques of Government's New 'Disinformation' Board. commondreams.org Despite their decidedly uncritical framing, media have acknowledged broadsides against the board—but almost exclusively those from the far right.
(2022-05-15). Turkey to Finland, Sweden: purge Kurds, lift arms restrictions to join NATO. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet Daily NewsMay 15, 2022 Finland, Sweden propose working to address Turkey's concerns on NATO membership bid Finland and Sweden have proposed to work with Turkey towards eliminating the Turkish government's concerns regarding their NATO membership, Foreign Minister Mevlàºt àáavu≈üoƒülu said on May 15, stressing that they must provide guarantees on the issue of the …
(2022-05-15). First C919 jet to be delivered completes successful maiden test flight. ecns.cn The first C919 large passenger aircraft to be delivered completed a successful maiden test flight on Saturday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
(2022-05-15). Experts speak highly of China's human rights progress. ecns.cn Experts attending an international human rights seminar on Tuesday spoke highly of China's human rights development and highlighted China's efforts in promoting international dialogue and cooperation on human rights issues.
(2022-05-15). Palestinos recuerdan el Día de la Nakba o catástrofe palestina. telesurtv.net La fecha hace referencia al 15 de mayo de 1948 cuando inició el éxodo forzado del pueblo palestino, como consecuencia de la creación del Estado de Israel.
(2022-05-15). Iran's oil exports hike 40% despite sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The CEO of the National Iranian Oil ‚ÄéCompany (NIOC) said that Iran is seeking to sell its oil at the highest volume possible, adding that the country's exports have witnessed a 40 percent hike in spite of sanctions.
(2022-05-15). Abu Akleh assassination perpetrators must be punished. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council has condemned the assassination of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, stressing the Israeli regime must be held to account for the crime by the international community.
(2022-05-15). The Personal Is Still Political. tomdispatch.com I have never said this publicly before, but in December 1974 I had an abortion. I was 22 years old, living in a cold, dark house in Portland, Oregon, spending my days huddled in front of a wood stove trying to finish my undergraduate senior thesis. I did not want to have a baby. I didn't know what would come next in my life, but I knew it would not include raising a child. Until the moment the doctor told me I was pregnant — we didn't have at-home tests in those days — I'd always believed that, although it was perfectly ethical for other women to have abortions, I would never do so. In that electric i…
(2022-05-15). Hezbollah to accept election result whoever wins. en.mehrnews.com Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem cast on Sunday his vote ballot at a polling center in Beirut's Al-Bashoura area.
(2022-05-15). Russian embassy employees in US receive threats of violence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Employees of the Russian Embassy in Washington receive threats, including threats of physical violence, and the operation of the embassy currently resembles a besieged fortress, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said.
(2022-05-15). Biden condemns 'racially motivated hate crime' in wake of Buffalo mass shooting. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, that led to 10 deaths on Saturday.
(2022-05-15). Remaining out of FATF has not blocked Iran's trade relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Ali Salehabadi says Iran's non-accession to the FATF has not hindered the country's trading relations with other countries, adding that Iran's foreign currency reserves have increased.
(2022-05-15). How will be Iran-UAE relations under Mohammad bin Zayed? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The change in the leadership of the United Arab Emirates offers a new opportunity for a greater thaw in Tehran-Abu Dhabi relations that if seized by the new president of the UAE would elevate the relations to a new level.
(2022-05-15). 'Still on Track to Win This Primary,' Says John Fetterman After Stroke. commondreams.org "The good news is I'm feeling much better," said Pennsylvania's progressive Lt. Governor, frontrunner in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. "I'm well on my way to a full recovery."
(2022-05-15). Sharing Mayo Clinic: A shared heart: Two families come together after tragedy, transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Around the 15th of every month, Christin Gigstad and Tina Haug think of each other. They pick up their phones and text. Even if they've already talked that week, they want to check in. It's an important date for them, one that no one else can fully understand. Four years ago, Christin and Tina were strangers. Their lives were brought together by crisis. And now they like to say they have a shared heart, thanks…
(2022-05-15). Minsap informa que siguen hospitalizados 12 lesionados por accidente en el hotel Saratoga. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública informó que hasta las 10: 00 a.m. de este domingo 15 de mayo, el conteo de lesionados por el accidente en el hotel Saratoga es de 99, de los que 12 están hospitalizados en cinco instituciones habaneras y 41 recibieron el alta médica. La cifra de fallecidos se mantiene en 46, precisa el Minsap en su actualización.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Benicia: Bans Off Our Bodies! Rally for Reproductive Rights. indybay.org First Street Green (park), 1st Street & East B Street, Bencia 94510…
(2022-05-15). 4,000-troop British commando force leads NATO's war efforts against Russia, China in Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMay 13, 2022 New commando force leads Britain's military in Arctic operations The new Future Commando Force program, made up of about 4,000 personnel with the British Royal Marines, is leading the way in Arctic operations for the entire service, according to the head of the effort. "We are the U.K.'s Arctic experts [in] …
(2022-05-15). Green Party endorsements, and also the "Green Voter Guide" indybay.org The complete 12-page GREEN VOTER GUIDE with its analyses is ONLINE at: http: //acgreens.wordpress.com/voter-guides (Please click on the letters "PDF" — or use this direct link: acgreens.files.wordpress.com/2022/05/gpac-vg-06-22-web-1.pdf ).
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can uterine fibroids affect pregnancy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A uterine fibroid is a benign or noncancerous growth of the muscle portion of the uterus. While common, they may cause pain and excessive bleeding, and concerns about fertility and pregnancy for some. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know your treatment options and work with a specialist. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/RjubdzreMOE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-05-15). UK FM Liz Truss urges formation of global NATO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — British Foreign Minister Liz Truss urged the formation of a global NATO to watch out for India Pacific security.
(2022-05-15). At least 10 killed in U.S. supermarket shooting. ecns.cn At least ten people were killed by a gunman in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York State on Saturday afternoon, local media reported.
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Putting your best foot forward with diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with diabetes and am learning about various components of my health care that require special attention. For instance, I was told I'd need to take special care of my feet. Can you explain why foot care is so important and what is necessary? Do I need to see a special type of doctor? ANSWER: You're among the millions of people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Managing…
(2022-05-15). Iran-China parl. friendship group holds symposium with FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The chairman and members of the Iran-China Parliamentary Friendship Group held a symposium with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday afternoon.
(2022-05-15). Nasrallah family voted in Lebanese elections. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Photos show that the father and son of Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hasan Nasrallah cast their ballot in Lebanon's parliamentary elections on Sunday.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Free virtual screening of film: "Jenin, Jenin" indybay.org
(2022-05-15). How Foster Care Affects Outcomes in Adulthood. indybay.org Megan Lucas, Romelly Rivera, Leticia Martinez, Zakayya Nichols, Jocelyn McMillan, Valdemar Arreola, Arlette Martinez | An insight into the Affects of Foster as outlined by SSU's Investigative Sociology Spring 2022 Class. It provides in depth interviews of people who work with the Foster Care system and research on abuse of Foster Children.
(2022-05-15). Anuncian cambios en nómina de Domadores de Cuba para tope en circuito profesional de boxeo. cubadebate.cu El campeón olímpico Andy Cruz no formará parte de la escuadra con que los Domadores de Cuba debutarán oficialmente en circuitos profesionales de boxeo este 20 de mayo, en la ciudad mexicana de Aguascalientes. La novedad en el listado de los Domadores será el bronce mundial Osvel Caballero.
(2022-05-15). IMF lifts weighting of RMB, dollar in SDR currency basket. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund announced Saturday an increase in the weighting of the Chinese renminbi and U.S. dollar in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) currency basket after completing a quinquennial review.
(2022-05-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, May 15.
(2022-05-15). Tehran, Baku stress continued coop. to protect bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister and his Azeri counterpart stressed the importance of continued negotiations and cooperation to protect bilateral relations from plots hatched by the enemies of the two countries.
(2022-05-15). 9 Mayo hospitals earn 'A' grades for patient safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nine Mayo Clinic hospitals scored the highest safety marks from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that collects and analyzes data to help patients choose their preferred health care destinations. These Mayo Clinic hospitals earned "A" grades for patient safety: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida. Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester. Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota.Eau Claire, Wisconsin.Fairmont, Minnesota.La…
(2022-05-15). Se cumplen 106 años de la invasión de EE.UU. a República Dominicana. telesurtv.net La resistencia del pueblo dominicano a la invasión estadounidense se manifestó en la batalla de La Barranquita.
(2022-05-15). Eclipse total de Luna: Cinco horas para observar este domingo la primera "Luna de sangre" del 2022. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Geográfico Nacional de España comunicó este viernes que durante la próxima noche del 15 de mayo al lunes 16 de mayo de 2022 el mundo podrá apreciar el primer eclipse total de luna del año, el cual será totalmente visible en la nación europea. De acuerdo con la institución el evento cósmico se observará a simple vista.
(2022-05-15). Avanzan elecciones parlamentarias en Líbano con alta participación. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 3.9 millones de libaneses están convocados a participar en las primeras elecciones parlamentarias desde 2018.
(2022-05-15). Iranian trade delegation to visit Oman soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — An Iranian trade delegation will travel to Oman ahead of President Raeisi's visit to the country.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Fairfax: Bans Off Our Bodies! Sidewalk Protest Rally. indybay.org Fairfax Parkade, 1942 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930…
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Oakland: Bans Off Our Bodies! Protest for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater – between 12th St. and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94612…
(2022-05-15). Denuncian fraude en elecciones en Universidad guatemalteca. telesurtv.net Los estudiantes denuncian coacción para obligarlos a salir en apoyo a Walter Mazariegos, del oficialismo universitario.
(2022-05-15). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week will be observed May 8—14, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Two of the leading causes of death for women in the U.S. are heart disease and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for both. Heart disease…
(2022-05-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, May 15.
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Santa Cruz: Bans Off Our Bodies! Rally for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Santa Cruz Clock Tower, N. Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2022-05-15). Sweden's ruling party backs NATO membership bid. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Sweden's ruling Social Democrats backed the country joining NATOafter Finland confirmed that it would apply for NATO membership.
(2022-05-15). Accidente de avioneta deja seis heridos en Miami, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Había partido de Fort Lauderdale y se dirigía al Aeropuerto Internacional de Key West cuando ocurrió el incidente.
(2022-05-15). Buffalo Gunman's Racism Directly Tied to Mainstreaming of White Nationalism, Say Critics. commondreams.org "This hateful, white nationalist rhetoric is not just being spread by lone gunmen. It can also be found on cable news and in the rhetoric of politicians today."
(2022-05-15). Saturday 5/14: Sebastopol: Bans Off Our Bodies! Rally for Reproductive Rights. indybay.org Sidewalk intersection: Petaluma Ave (CA Rte.116) and Sebastopol Ave (CA Rte. 12), Sebastopol 95472…
(2022-05-15). Sunday 5/22: Soupstock 2022 – 42nd Anniversary of the Founding of Food Not Bombs. indybay.org San Lorenzo Park – Duck Island | 137 Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2022-05-15). Turkey, Iraq ask for increase in imported gas from Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — The chairman of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has said that negotiations are underway to extend the gas export contract to Turkey and Iraq, while the two countries have requested an increase in gas exports.
(2022-05-15). Finlandia anuncia su solicitud para ingresar a la OTAN. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, el presidente finlandés, Sauli Niinistà∂, y la primera ministra, Sanna Marin, anunciaron la solicitud para que Finlandia ingrese en la Organización para el Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) alegando como razón el objetivo de incrementar sus opciones de seguridad ante el conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania.
(2022-05-15). Asamblea cubana evalúa resultados de medidas económicas en 2022. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Economía, se aprecia un proceso de recuperación gradual, pero sostenido, en los primeros meses.
(2022-05-15). Justin Trudeau Wants Freedoms for Ukrainians that He Won't Allow Canadians to Enjoy. libya360.wordpress.com Rachel Marsden Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Kiev this week. Given that the threat level in the city has been reduced to the point where U2's Bono can now play an impromptu concert, the real surprise is that Trudeau was photographed without his face mask, which has been nearly omnipresent…
(2022-05-15). Ataques ucranianos dejan al menos dos muertos en Donetsk. telesurtv.net El alcalde de Donestk informó que el ataque destruyo varias casas en el distrito de Petrovski.
(2022-05-15). The Downside Risks of Sweden and Finland Joining NATO. commondreams.org The two Nordic nations do not need the protection, but it will be the nail in the coffin of European autonomy and any future relations with Russia.
(2022-05-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy the springtime weather? ANSWER: As we flip the calendars to April and May, spring is in the air. Warmer springtime temperatures mean that trees bud, flowers bloom and grass grows. And people often are more active…
(2022-05-15). Teaching Media Literacy Is the Only Real Answer to Fake News. zcomm.org Censorship is an ineffective solution that only complicates the threats posed by fake news…
(2022-05-15). Populism, Freedom, and the Current Threats to Democracy. zcomm.org Progressive Populists need to understand the current struggle as a long-term battle over whose interests the Democratic party and the broader U.S. political system serve…
(2022-05-15). The State Organizes the Capitalist Class. zcomm.org The Working Class Will Have to Organize Itself…
(2022-05-15). Decriminalized Marijuana Reinvents Racism and Poisoning. zcomm.org The racism that permeated the age of criminalization now lurks throughout the phase of decriminalization…
(2022-05-15). The Rip-Off Economy Will Save Itself. It Won't Save You. zcomm.org Squandering our national moment of opportunity at capitalism's casino…
(2022-05-14). Why is the United States Getting Away with Unleashing a Global Biological War? journal-neo.org 
The United States has long demonstrated to the global community its disregard for international regulations, along with its readiness to unleash a war with the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) anywhere in the world. This is what the Americans did in Japan, when they dropped nuclear bombs on civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki …
(2022-05-14). Mexican president bails on Biden's Summit of the Americas, Workers plan Summit of the Americas in Tijuana. fightbacknews.org Grand Rapids, MI – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced he plans to bail on the Summit of the Americas because the Biden administration refuses to invite all the countries and leaders of Latin America. Mexico will instead send their foreign minister. The Biden administration has so far refused to invite Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela because the White House does not like their governments or leaders. | The 9th Summit of the Americas is supposed to involve all the heads of state and officials of government from the Western Hemisphere. President Biden is hosting it in Los Angeles June 6 through 1…
(2022-05-14). The realities confronting Ukraine's six million refugees. wsws.org While the media portrays the situation as if Ukrainian refugees are walking into the arms of America and Europe's governments, all the social and political problems of global capitalism are manifesting themselves in the crisis.
(2022-05-14). How a century of political violence in Ukraine is linked to the atrocities of today/By Olga Sukharevskaya, ex-Ukrainian diplomat. marktaliano.net 
Original Link Here: How a century of political violence in Ukraine is linked to the atrocities of today — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union The history of Ukrainian nationalist cruelty is an important factor, barely discussed, or known, in the West Troops shot in the legs screaming in pain. Others dying from blood loss and …
(2022-05-14). Sitrep Operation Z: Two very bad days for the Ukraine & The Big Refuse. thesaker.is For the Saker Blog by Saker Staff This is too good not to be credited to Brian Berletic: The United States (and small collective west) is refusing to choose the…
(2022-05-14). Obama and Liberals Killed Abortion Rights. scheerpost.com 
Barack Obama press conference April 29, 2009 (Photo: C-Span) | By Margaret Kimberley / On May 2, 2022, a memo written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to
(2022-05-14). Will Shireen Abu Akleh's Murder Mark a Turning Point in the Liberation of Palestine? mintpressnews.com 
This particular targeted killing of a journalist — not the first and sadly, probably not the last — touched us all. And the response of the Zionist establishment in occupied Jerusalem, as well as in Washington, is cold and full of excuses.
(2022-05-14). Sweden to join NATO with Finland as US-led war on Russia escalates. wsws.org NATO is moving to turn Scandinavia and the entire Baltic Sea into a second front in the war on Russia it has waged since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.
(2022-05-14). Washington moves to annex north-east Syria by proxy/ By Vanessa Beeley. marktaliano.net Under cover of the war in Ukraine Washington plans to partition Syria Under cover of media focus on the NATO proxy war in Ukraine and the Zionist assassination of Al Jazeera senior correspondent Shireen AbuAkleh, Washington is making moves to annex Syrian territory. On May 11th during the meeting of the "global coalition against Islamic State" in …
(2022-05-14). Do not be Bullied by the Bullies said the Bullies. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Israel is Arming Ukraine's Blatantly Neo-Nazi Militia the Azov Battalion/ The Real News Network, July 6, 2018  ; Mark Taliano Owner of shelled Donbass house says rocket came from village "under the Ukro-Nazis" control | Eva K Bartlett on Patreon…
(2022-05-14). Reports: Germany to provide Ukraine with air defense systems. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMay 14, 2022 German government discusses granting Kiev protection systems from IRIS-T SLM airstrike Today, the front pages of German morning newspapers have published descriptions of the IRIS-T SLM defense systems from modern airstrikes. Perhaps the Federal Republic of Germany will start supplying such systems to Ukraine. AZERTAC reports that a discussion of the topic …
(2022-05-14). Georgia not at G7 summit because it hasn't been dragged into war like Ukraine, Moldova. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The three nations are jointly the Association Trio of the European Union under its Eastern Partnership program. Georgia and Ukraine are NATO Enhanced Opportunties Partners. Moldova is, and since the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991 has been, a target for incorporation into NATO member state Romania. ==== Agenda.geMay 14, 2022 Ruling party Chairman: …
(2022-05-14). Advancing Interconnected Solutions To The Food, Energy And Finance Crises. popularresistance.org The governing body of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) met in Rome on April 8, 2022 in an Extraordinary Session to examine the "impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on global food security and related matters under its mandate" and advise on how it should proceed. Meanwhile, just two days earlier, the Civil Society and Indigenous People Mechanism (CSIPM) at U.N. Committee on World Food Security (CFS) called for an Extraordinary Plenary Session of the CFS. | We must consider these developments along with a new initiative from the U.N. and against the background of the FAO's global food…
(2022-05-14). NY Times Shifts Prowar Narrative, Documents Failure Of US In Ukraine. popularresistance.org The New York Times has a job to do — and it has done that job spectacularly well over the past few months. The Times is a leader, in the opinion of this writer, the leader in spelling out the US narrative on the war in Ukraine, a tale designed to keep up morale, give the war a high moral purpose and justify the untold billions pouring from the taxpayers' pockets into Joe Biden's proxy war on Russia. Day in and day out in page after page of word and picture it has been instructing one and all, including politicians and lower level opinion shapers, exactly what to think about the war in Ukraine. | So, when th…
(2022-05-14). The Bizarre, Unanimous Democratic Support For The $40b War Package. popularresistance.org After Joe Biden announced his extraordinary request for $33 billion more for the war in Ukraine — on top of the $14 billion the U.S. has already spent just ten weeks into this war — congressional leaders of both parties immediately decided the amount was insufficient. They arbitrarily increased the amount by $7 billion to a total of $40 billion, then fast-tracked the bill for immediate approval. As we reported on Tuesday night, the House overwhelmingly voted to approve the bill by a vote of 388-57. All fifty-seven NO votes came from Republican House members. Except for two missing members, all House D…
(2022-05-14). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On May 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian-led forces took control of the village of Oleksandropillia; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the Azovstal plant; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the area of Novobakhmutivka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue to the south of Izyum; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Velyka Novosilka; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Mariinka. | MORE ON THE…
(2022-05-14). Biden's 'Holodomor' Policies to Hurt Ukrainians, Americans & Backfire on Whole World. libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova On 11 May, President Joe Biden announced that the US and its allies are planning to ship over 20 million tonnes of grain out of Ukraine to tackle the global food crisis. However, Biden's policy could cause a famine in Ukraine, according to Russian Federation State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. Since the beginning…
(2022-05-14). U.S. & EU use propaganda and censorship as weapon in Ukraine war. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel May 11, 2022 May 8 — When Jill Biden met Olena Zelenska, the spouse of the Ukrainian president, in Uzhhorod, a small city in western Ukraine a few miles from Slovakia, on Mother's Day, she said to the world that "the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine." China and India, each with a population of around 1.4 billion people, abstained on the U.N. vote condemning Russia. Right now, what is true is that U.S. imperialism is feeding weapons and military trainers to the Kiev regime, with the full backing of the administration, Congress and the Pentagon. The U.S. ruling class i…
(2022-05-14). Canada and the Banderites. orinocotribune.com 
By Thierry Meyssan — May 10, 2022 | For 80 years, Banderite immigrants have been embedded in the Liberal Party of Canada to the point of occupying the number two position in Justin Trudeau's current government. | The first foreign fighters to arrive in Ukraine at the start of the war in February, 2022 were Canadians. The first foreign officer arrested by Russian forces on May 3 was a Canadian general. Clearly, Canada, although located more than 6,000 kilometers from Ukraine, has a hidden involvement in this conflict. | In this article, I will show that all Canadian Liberal governments have supported the Ukr…
(2022-05-14). Dominica excludes Russians and Belarusians from citizenship program. america.cgtn.com The "Citizenship By Investment" program in the island of Dominica is under threat due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. EU and U.S. lawmakers want to phase out the program to prevent Russian oligarchs from evading sanctions.
(2022-05-14). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Spornoe with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Berestovoe with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked an ammunition depot near Lubomirovka with a high-precision missile; | Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Verkhnekamenskoe with a high-precision missile; | On May 13, 100 AFU members were killed and 23 armoured vehicles were destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces, accord…
(2022-05-14). Germany Is Considering Supplying Ukraine With IRIS-T Air-Defense Systems. southfront.org 
IRIS-T SL-launcher including IRIS-T SL surface-to-air guided missiles on an MAN carrier vehicle. Source diehl.com | Germany is considering supplying IRIS-T SLM medium range air-defense systems to Ukraine, According to the German news outlet, the German cabinet's security council is discussing the matter.
(2022-05-14). Eight Years Ago: US-NATO Installed a Neo-Nazi Government in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The forbidden truth is that the West has engineered –through a carefully staged covert operation– the formation of a proxy regime integrated by Neo-Nazis. Svoboda and Right Sector have been entrusted with key positions which grant them control over the Armed Forces, Police and National Security.
(2022-05-14). Gonzalo Lira: Why Did Lloyd Austin Call Sergei Shoigu? thesaker.is
(2022-05-14). The US Could've Prevented this War Just by Protecting Kyiv from Nazis. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — May 9, 2022 | As we hydroplane toward the
(2022-05-14). 11 die, dozens rescued from capsized migrant boat off coast of Puerto Rico. wsws.org A spokesman for US Customs and Border Protection said 36 of those rescued are Haitian nationals, while the remaining two were from the Dominican Republic.
(2022-05-14). [Perspectives] Migrant traumas heard. thelancet.com Silence Heard Loud by Anna Konik offers snapshots of traumatised lives through the stories of migrants who have fled persecution and settled in the UK. The film gives the viewer a chance to hear people whose stories remain trapped within them. People who are usually ignored, cast aside, or, sometimes, demonised. As one person in the film remarks, "it is hurtful to dream when you know that your dreams are controlled, your destiny, my very destiny, is controlled by someone else".
(2022-05-14). Even in death, Shireen Abu Akleh exposes Israel's lies. electronicintifada.net Officials struggle to explain journalist's killing and attack on her funeral.
(2022-05-14). Prevent pandemics and halt climate change? Strengthen land rights for Indigenous peoples. mronline.org 
Land is and means different things to different people. Indigenous, pastoralist, and rural farming communities are especially dependent on land, which is widely recognised by conservation organisations. Such communities are often uniquely vulnerable to the effects of ecosystem destruction while simultaneously having strong social norms and cultural values that support ecosystem preservation.
(2022-05-14). Remember the Maine: The Alleged Russian Atrocity at Bucha Looks Like Another in a Long Line of False Pretexts for War/ By Jeremy Kuzmarov. marktaliano.net 
Unproven massacre by Russian troops in Bucha was used to compel passage of Ukrainian Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 and escalate U.S. military intervention To receive Global Research's …
(2022-05-14). Congressional report confirms meat processors made baseless claims of impending food shortage to keep plants open as pandemic spread. wsws.org While COVID-19 ripped through processing plants and communities, food executives stoked phony claims of a food shortage to justify keeping plants operating at full production.
(2022-05-14). Joe Biden And The Democrats Have Nothing To Offer Organized Labor. popularresistance.org Amazon Labor Union (ALU) organizer and former Amazon worker Chris Smalls testified in a Senate Banking Committee hearing called by Bernie Sanders on May 5th to investigate whether Amazon and other monopoly corporations that violate labor law should receive federal contracts. That Amazon would receive federal assistance despite accumulating record profits amid a global pandemic is bad enough. Worse yet is that it took months before so-called progressive Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged the efforts of workers organizing a union within the corporate behemoth. | The hearing proceedings went viral after…
(2022-05-14). About 200,000 children in the U.S. have lost a caregiver to COVID-19. america.cgtn.com See how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting children in the U.S.
(2022-05-14). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2022-05-14). [Perspectives] Raj Panjabi: bringing a global outlook to the US pandemic response. thelancet.com In February, 2022, US President Joe Biden appointed global health physician and epidemiologist Raj Panjabi as a Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the White House National Security Council in Washington, DC, which advises Biden on foreign policy and security issues. In this position, Panjabi's presence ensures that global health threats "are considered in discussions of national security and foreign policy, and are not an afterthought", said Jennifer Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global Health and HIV Policy at the Kaiser Family Found…
(2022-05-14). [Comment] Offline: Bill Gates and the fate of WHO. thelancet.com Bill Gates was not shy about his disdain for WHO. Of its staff he said, "If you're not very good, you'll stay working there for a long time." Gates fired his broadside during the London launch of his book, How to Prevent the Next Pandemic. The audience laughed. But as someone who has been welcomed into the global health family, there was something cheap and unpleasant about his remark. It diminished him. Gates was there to promote the idea of GERM—a Global Epidemic Response and Mobilization team.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Yes, democracy is good for our health—but which democracy? thelancet.com Richard Horton wrote a compelling inquiry on the complex scenario surrounding the challenges emerging from liberal democracies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 We take his timely discussion one step further. To discuss the benefits and shortcomings of democracies, especially in a global context, we need to look in detail at the actors and politics that govern the design and implementation of health policies. As Horton argued, choosing between liberal democracies and autocracies is an overly simplistic decision.
(2022-05-14). Berlin bans Nakba commemorations: United against Repression  ; United for Freedom and Justice. samidoun.net 
In an outrageous attack on Palestinian rights, memory and even identity, the police in Berlin, the capital of Germany, have banned all public commemorations of the 74th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, when over 7 ,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and lands by Zionist militias. The Nakba is commemorated on 15 May, known as …
(2022-05-14). Berlin bans Nakba commemorations: United against Repression — United for Freedom and Justice. samidoun.net In an outrageous attack on Palestinian rights, memory and even identity, the police in Berlin, the capital of Germany, have banned all public commemorations of the 74th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, when over 750,000 Palestinians were forced from their homes and lands by Zionist militias. The Nakba is commemorated on 15 May, known as …
(2022-05-14). Tillsammans fà∂r frihet och rà§ttvisa. samidoun.net 
Den femtonde maj sammanfaller med Nakba-dagen  ; dagen att minnas fà∂rdrivningen av palestinier frà•n deras land, en dag av kamp mot bosà§ttare-sionistisk kolonialism, en dag av kontinuerligt och solid palestinskt motstà•nd och en dag av internationell solidaritet med và•r rà§ttvisa sak. Som tidigare à•r har palestinskt arbete undertrycks systematiskt genom att rikta in sig pà• …
(2022-05-14). 10,000 New Zealand healthcare workers prepare to strike. wsws.org Public healthcare workers are due to strike for 24 hours on Monday, over low wages and understaffing, after a previous strike scheduled for March was banned by the Employment Court.
(2022-05-14). Stop Comparing Leaked "Roe" Reversal to Sharia Law and Taliban's Rules. truthout.org The potential overturn of Roe v. Wade is an attack on bodily autonomy, and opposing it is entirely necessary, especially given most Americans With that being said, we can very effectively show our pub…
(2022-05-14). CANTV Shares Rise 19% as Venezuelan Government Offers Some Public Company Shares on Stock Exchange. orinocotribune.com 
The president of the Caracas Stock Exchange (BVC), Gustavo Pulido Medina, reported that at the close of May 12, the type D shares of CANTV rose around 19%, being one of the ten shares that experienced an increase in value. CANTV is the Venezuelan state-run telephone and internet service provider. | During an interview, Pulido explained that type D shares (called TDV.d) are those that are regularly offered on the stock market, and at the closing of the market on May 12, CANTV was one of the ten companies that saw a rise in values of its shares with respect to the previous day. In fact, it was the one recorded the…
(2022-05-14). In Photos: In Moldova, A March For Victory… A March For Peace! southfront.org 
Eternity Memorial Complex: Russian Victory Day, Moldova May 9, 2022 | Written by Brett Redmayne-Titley | EU and NATO backed Moldova President Maia Sandu has a war problem. It's not a Russian problem. It is a peace problem. | That problem gathered en mass in all around the huge pinnacle at the Eternity Memorial Complex in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau at the completion of the annual Victory Day march. This march commentates the historic victory of Russia over Germany at the close of WW II and those who died for this just…
(2022-05-14). Military Situation In Iraq On May 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 14, three ISIS members were killed in an airstrike of the Iraqi Air Force on an ISIS hideout south of Hit; | On May 13, an IED blast targeted vehicle of a Peshmerga commander near Tuz and Kifri. No casualties were reported; | On May 13, several ISIS members were killed an airstrike of the Iraqi Air Force on an ISIS tunnel southwest of Mosul; | On May 14, an Iraqi soldier was killed and five others were wounded by an IED blast in northeast of Baqubah; | On May 13, a T…
(2022-05-14). Military Situation In Syria On May 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 14, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 3  ; in Aleppo province, 1  ; in Idlib province; | On May 13, Israeli warplanes fired a number of missiles at targets in Masyaf killing four SAA soldiers and a civilian; | On May 13, the Ahrar al-Sham group attacked an NDF bus in the Anjarah area with ATGM. 10 Syrian soldiers were killed and nine others were wounded; | On May 14, an SDF member was killed during a s…
(2022-05-14). Ten People Killed By "White Supremacist" In Buffalo, USA (Videos 18+). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | A gunman opened fire at the Top Markets supermarket on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, the state of New York. According to the Buffalo News, a gunman in a bulletproof vest and with a rifle shot ten people, three more were wounded inside and outside the supermarket. The death of ten people was confirmed by a representative of law enforcement agencies. | The shooted was detained. He broadcasted his attack on Twitch and published an extremist manifesto."In the document, he identified himself…
(2022-05-14). US Willing To Escalate Ukrainian Conflict. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size imageRecent Washington's maneuvers reveal US wants to take conflict to its ultimate consequences. | Written by Lucas Leiroz, researcher in Social Sciences at the Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; geopolitical consultant. | Once again, the US government seems to be the side most interested in taking the Ukrainian conflict to its ultimate consequences. A law recently signed by President Joe Biden threatens to escalate the dispute in Eastern Europe to extremely dangerous levels, increasi…
(2022-05-14). Cambridge Analytica reborn? Private spy agency weaponizes Facebook again. mronline.org 
For all the public outcry, official probes and hearings, financial penalties, apologies and proposed regulations, Facebook remains the world's foremost surveillance tool—weaponized in all manner of malevolent ways by any number of hostile elements.
(2022-05-14). NATO's northward expansion risks turning Europe into a new powder keg. mronline.org 
"Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay," Finland's President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin jointly announced on Thursday. A similar announcement will come from Sweden on Sunday.
(2022-05-14). The Donbass Diaries Part II: The Azov Battalions — ordinary Fascism. mronline.org 
We gather around the school in Mariupol. All windows without exception are broken. The rooms inside are fully demolished. The Ukrainian have used the school and its surrounding as defense position. At 09: 00 in the morning, humanitarian aid will be distributed. We start talking with Mariupol's locals.
(2022-05-14). "White Malice: The CIA and the Neocolonisation of Africa" mronline.org 
Barack Obama recounts in his memoir 'Dreams from my Father' reading a book about Africa as a young man. He remembered how he was filled with 'an anger all the more maddening for its lack of a clear target' at the way that the dominant images of the book shifted from the independence struggles of leaders like Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah to 'famine, disease, the coups and counter-coups led by illiterate young men wielding AK-47s like shepherd sticks' (p.515).
(2022-05-14). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Hebron And Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted two siblings and one journalist, from Hebron and Jenin, in the southern and northern parts of the occupied West Bank. In Hebron, in the southern part of the West Bank, the soldiers abducted Ja'far Mousa Rib'ey, and his brother Maisara, from their home in Yatta town, south of the city. On Friday …
(2022-05-14). Trump Wanted to Bomb Venezuela's José Antonio Anzoátegui Petrochemical Complex, Claims Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper. orinocotribune.com 
The Permanent Representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, has provided more details about the comments made a few days ago by Mark Esper, US secretary of defense during the Donald Trump administration. In an interview with CBS network, Esper stated that Trump's advisers proposed two military invasions in his last year in office: one against Venezuela and the other against Iran, as well as carrying out a total blockade against Cuba. On Thursday, May 12, Moncada reported that the proposed attack on Venezuela was to bomb the José Antonio Anzoátegui Petrochemical and Industrial Complex, located…
(2022-05-14). Egyptian Military Eliminated Three Commanders Of ISIS In Recent Sinai Raid  ; Report. southfront.org 
Egyptian Army soldiers (Photo: USAF / SRA D. Myles Cullen) | The Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) and allied tribal forces eliminated three commanders of ISIS during a recent raid in the Sinai Peninsula, the al-Arabiya reported on May 14. | Tribal sources told the UAE-based news channel that one of the commanders killed in the raid was Jamil Suleiman Zare'i, known by his nom de guerre "Abu Anas," who is responsible for the 2004 Sinai bombings. The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 34 Egyptians and f…
(2022-05-14). Jordanian Army Thwarts Attempt To Smuggle Drugs With Drone On Border With Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
File image. | On May 14, Jordan announced that its armed forces had foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs into the country from neighboring Syria with a drone. | A source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that drone used in the attempt was shot down near the border line with Syria. Quantities of drugs were found later during a combing operation in the same area."The [armed forces] will deal with all force and firmness to prevent any infiltration or smuggl…
(2022-05-14). Egyptian Military Eliminated Three Commanders Of ISIS In Recent Sinai Raid — Report. southfront.org Egyptian Army soldiers (Photo: USAF / SRA D. Myles Cullen) | The Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) and allied tribal forces eliminated three commanders of ISIS during a recent raid in the Sinai Peninsula, the al-Arabiya reported on May 14. | Tribal sources told the UAE-based news channel that one of the commanders killed in the raid was Jamil Suleiman Zare'i, known by his nom de guerre "Abu Anas," who is responsible for the 2004 Sinai bombings. The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 34 Egyptians and f…
(2022-05-14). Syrian Warrant Officer Killed, Soldier Wounded In New Attack Near US-Occupied Al-Tanf. southfront.org 
. | On May 14, a warrant officer of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was killed and a soldier was wounded when their vehicle was ambushed near the frontline with the US-occupied area of al-Tanf in Syria's southeastern region by militants believed to be members of ISIS, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). | The London-based monitoring group said that the SAA vehicle was ambushed near al-Shahmi junction just outside of the 55-kilometer no-fly zone the US-led coalition m…
(2022-05-14). Syrian, Russian Strikes Hit Turkish Military & Its Proxies In Respond To Recent Aleppo Attacks (Photos). southfront.org 
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have responded to recent attacks by Turkey's proxies in…
(2022-05-14). The legal implications of the US Supreme Court's draft anti-abortion decision. wsws.org The draft decision would not only abolish the federal constitutional right to abortion, but would serve as a starting gun for a race to dismantle the entire edifice of democratic legal reforms in the US.
(2022-05-14). [World Report] Health organizations fear effects of US abortion ruling. thelancet.com Health and human rights groups are concerned about women's health and rights as many states would outlaw abortion if the Supreme Court topples Roe v Wade. Susan Jaffe reports.
(2022-05-14). [Editorial] Why Roe v. Wade must be defended. thelancet.com "Abortion presents a profound moral issue on which Americans hold sharply conflicting views." So begins a draft opinion by Associate Justice Samuel Alito, leaked from the US Supreme Court on May 2, 2022. If confirmed, this judgement would overrule the Court's past decisions to establish the right to access abortion. In Alito's words, "the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives". The Court's opinion rests on a strictly historical interpretation of the US Constitution: "The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected…
(2022-05-14). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2022-05-14). Biden's Silence on an Intellectual Property Waiver Speaks Volumes. commondreams.org The White House appears to have no plans to break Big Pharma's stranglehold on global Covid-19 vaccines.
(2022-05-14). [World Report] Zero COVID in China: what next? thelancet.com How China cornered itself into an unsustainable COVID-19 control strategy, and the slim prospects for change. Shawn Yuan reports.
(2022-05-14). 'An Outrage': Sanders Condemns Attack by Israeli Soldiers on Shireen Abu Akleh's Funeral Procession. commondreams.org "This is sickening," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib responding to footage of the attack by Israeli forces. "Violent racism, enabled by $3.8 billion in unconditional military U.S. funds."
(2022-05-14). The Super Immunity of Our Fabulously Wealthy Corporate Dictators. commondreams.org The Robber Barons of old have nothing on this new class of digital oligarchs.
(2022-05-14). Indiana University Bloomington grad student workers vote to suspend their strike until the fall semester. wsws.org Graduate students at IUB have voted to suspend their one-month strike and announced plans to resume the fight when classes resume on campus in September.
(2022-05-14). The imaging of Sagittarius A*: A monumental scientific achievement. wsws.org The imagery of the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is a brilliant demonstration of the possibilities engendered by human labor coordinated on an international and scientific basis.
(2022-05-14). As CNH strike concludes second week, workers voice growing frustration over UAW information blackout. wsws.org The information blackout is being carried out in de facto coordination with the company and the national media, which has remained entirely silent on one of the largest strikes of industrial workers currently taking place in the US.
(2022-05-14). January 6 Select Committee subpoenas 5 of Trump's congressional co-conspirators. wsws.org All five Republicans targeted by the Select Committee were intimately involved in Trump's coup plot. Yet none of them, like Trump himself, has been charged more than 16 months after the failed attack.
(2022-05-14). Victorian teachers to vote on Australian Education Union sell-out industrial agreement. wsws.org The AEU-Labor government deal will, if ratified, significantly worsen teachers' and school workers' living standards, while also exacerbating the crisis within the public education system.
(2022-05-14). Live updates: Tennessee Nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to three years probation, no jail time. wsws.org Hundreds of nurses travelled to Nashville, Tennessee for the sentencing hearing of RaDonda Vaught.
(2022-05-14). Mass mobilization of nurses keeps RaDonda Vaught out of jail, but the battle must continue! wsws.org Nurses throughout the country should be proud of their display of solidarity behind RaDonda Vaught. Thanks to their intervention, Vaught is not behind bars. However, this is only the beginning.
(2022-05-14). Australia's "teal independent" candidates backed by major corporate interests. wsws.org Bankrolled by various "green" corporate interests, the candidates are seeking to promote the illusion that the necessary action on greenhouse gas emissions can be secured within the capitalist system by pressuring the major parties.
(2022-05-14). George Soros and the Nazis. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-05-14). Strategic partnership: U.S. pushes ASEAN to join crusade against Russia, China, Myanmar. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 14, 2022 U.S., ASEAN leaders vow to upgrade ties this year amid China's rise WASHINGTON — The leaders of the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday declared that they will elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" later this year amid China's growing clout in the region. …
(2022-05-14). U.S., NATO hold month-long DEFENDER-Europe 22 war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaMay 3, 2022 DEFENDER-Europe 22 activities begin this month across nine countries in Europe, and continue through June DEFENDER-Europe 22 is a large-scale U.S. Army Europe and Africa-directed, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S. and NATO allies and partners. *** V Corps will command and control …
(2022-05-14). U.S. led 30-nation special ops exercise in Balkans, Black Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandMay 10, 2022 Special Operations Command Europe participates in Trojan Footprint 22 Trojan Footprint (TFP) 22 is set to begin May 2 and conclude May 13, with U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) proactively working and training together with NATO allies and European partners across Southeastern Europe, the Baltics and the Black Sea Region …
(2022-05-14). Yazidi enclave latest flashpoint for Turkey-Iran tensions in Iraq. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PanArmenian.netMay 7, 2022 Sinjar becomes latest flashpoint for Iran-Turkey tensions in Iraq Clashes between Iraqi security forces and a Yazidi militia known as the Shingal Resistance Units (YBS) may represent one of several new fronts in escalating tensions between Iran and Turkey in Iraq. Turkey has intensified air, drone and artillery attacks against Kurdistan Workers …
(2022-05-14). Azeri chieftain: War against Karabakh "common glorious history" with "major powerhouse" Turkey. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 14, 2022 Second Karabakh war is our common glorious history — President Ilham Aliyev The second Karabakh war is our common glorious history, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said making a speech during the inauguration of the Rize-Artvin Airport in Turkiye…. "We have put an end to 30 years of occupation, and …
(2022-05-14). Strategic asset: American viceroy strengthens military ties with Georgia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 14, 2022 Georgian Foreign Minister, US Ambassador discuss "intensifying" defence, trade, security ties The "strategic partnership" between Georgia and the United States, and the topic of intensifying ties between the countries in defence, security, trade, economy and investment were discussed by Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and US Ambassador Kelly Degnan on Saturday. The …
(2022-05-14). Biden assures Finnish, Swedish leaders of support for NATO absorption. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Helsinki Times/ANIMay 14, 2022 Biden backs NATO's open-door policy in call with Sweden, Finland leaders US President Joe Biden, in a call with leaders of Sweden and Finland discussed close defense cooperation between countries and underscored his support for NATO's open-door policy. This comes as Finland and Sweden have started discussing the possibility of abandoning …
(2022-05-14). Four U.S. combat aircraft fly over Finland day after NATO announcement. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yle NewsMay 13, 2022 US military refuelling plane flies over Finland a day after Nato announcement A day after Finnish leaders announced plans to seek Nato membership, a United States KC-135 Stratotanker flew the length of the country with the intention of refuelling four US military planes in Finnish airspace. The refuelling plane set off …
(2022-05-14). Finland tells Russia it will apply for NATO membership within days. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yle NewsMay 14, 2022 Niinistà∂ to Putin: Finland will seek Nato membership soon President Sauli Niinistà∂ called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, informing him that Finland will apply for Nato membership within the next few days. According to the president's office, Niinistà∂ told his Russian counterpart "how fundamentally the Russian demands in late 2021 …
(2022-05-14). Anthony Gay: 97-year prison sentence for the theft of $1. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Since 2018, Anthony Gay has become a symbol of the struggle against wrongful convictions in Illinois. | As a teen in 1994 in Rock Island, he was sentenced to seven years on a parole violation. He was driving his car without a license and was on parole for a robbery in which he stole a dollar and a hat. The system made him plead guilty for that charge which got him probation. | His mental health deteriorated in prison, and minor infractions got him repeated additional sentences totaling 90 years. He spent 22 of those 24 years in solitary confinement, including some time in Tamms supermax prison. Soli…
(2022-05-14). "It Tears You Apart Mentally And Physically": The Health Crisis Afflicting Black Farmers. popularresistance.org All farmers and ranchers know the standard hardships of their profession‚Äâ—‚Äâfrom the high costs of doing business to being at the mercy of uncontrollable forces. The financial risks are high, and crop prices are always in flux. A devastatingly adept predator might make off with some prized livestock. Pests may gorge their way through rows of promising crops. The physical work is hard on the body; the pesticides are too. And while weather is always unpredictable, climate change's unseasonable droughts, flooding, storms, and freezes add to the strain. Those problems make f…
(2022-05-14). The Health Crisis Afflicting Black Farmers. popularresistance.org At 43 and 45 years old, husband and wife farmers Angie and Wenceslaus Provost, Jr., hope they live to see age 70. | They don't fear terminal illness or a farm accident that could consign them to an early grave. | Instead, they fear stress could do them in. Years of trying to protect family land from encroaching banks and government agencies have worn on them, despite their love of farming. | After years of mounting debt with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a bank, the New Iberia, La. sugar cane farmers filed a September 2018 lawsuit against a USDA-approved lender. The suit alleges that Wenceslaus, k…
(2022-05-14). New Gas Industry Astroturf Group 'Fuelling Canada'. popularresistance.org In April, the Globe & Mail published an article on its website extolling the virtues of natural gas appliances in people's houses. | The story, headlined "Why natural gas is the smart choice for your new home," has the look and feel of actual journalism. It includes statistics about Canada's "reliable" gas industry, a photo of a young couple cooking on their gas range and quotes from Canadian homebuilders and makers of consumer products—such as grills and fireplaces—that use gas. | It looks explicitly designed to appeal to first-time homebuyers. | But even though natural gas is a major growing so…
(2022-05-14). Summit Of The Americas Is Shaping Up To Show US Has Become Isolated. popularresistance.org US observers are becoming increasingly worried that next month's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles is about to be one of the Biden Administration's worst-ever foreign policy embarrassments following last August's chaotic evacuation from Afghanistan. Politico headlined a piece about how "Biden's Americas summit is drawing jeers and threats of boycott", which reported that several Latin American leaders are threatening to boycott the event if Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela aren't invited to attend. While Antigua, Barbuda, and Bolivia might not be a big deal in the grand scheme of US strategy towards the hemisph…
(2022-05-14). What If We Use Public Money To Transform Local Media? popularresistance.org CounterSpin listeners understand that the news media situation in this country works against our democratic aspirations. There are so many problems crying out for open, inclusive conversation, in which those with the most power don't get the biggest megaphone, leaving the vast majority outside of power to try and shout into the dominant noise, or try to find the space to talk around it. | It's no surprise, in that context, that conversations about how to make a different media system—differently structured, differently accountable—are among the hardest to have. But while corporate media can give the i…
(2022-05-14). The US wants to keep its status as a superpower at any cost. thesaker.is By Zamir Awan for the Saker Blog The US is desperate to sustain its hegemony and supremacy. It is taking extreme measures and can go to any extent to keep…
(2022-05-14). Call for 'Workers Summit of the Americas'. iacenter.org May 12, 2022 The following is posted on the website tinyurl.com/workerssummit2022 The Workers Summit of the Americas meeting, in Tijuana, Mexico, offers a space to join with all the peoples of "Our Americas." We will counteract the OAS Summit of the Americas organized by the U.S. Department of State in Los Angeles. The countries of the continent besieged by the USA (Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, among others) will not participate in the OAS farce. The Workers' Summit gives us the opportunity to invite our comrades in struggle from North America who want to participate. Tijuana is a meeting place with the progressiv…
(2022-05-14). The Amazon model: union busting on steroids. iacenter.org Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls testifies at Senate hearing, May 5. Amazon Labor Union (ALU) President Christian Smalls garnered widespread attention May 5 when he raked Senator Lindsay Graham over the coals at a Senate Budget Committee hearing. Senator Bernie Sanders called the hearing to raise the issue of companies like Amazon having government contracts despite engaging in illegal union busting. The Republican from South Carolina accused Sanders of having "determined Amazon is a piece of crap company." (cnbc.com) "It sounds like you were talking about more of the companies and the businesses in your…
(2022-05-14). U.S. excludes Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua from Summit of the Americas ‚àí Will it boomerang? iacenter.org May 12, 2022 Published May 5 in Cuba Debate. Translated by Walter Lippmann for CubaNews and edited. credit: Peruvian Foreign Ministry/ Flickr Holding the Summit of the Americas is at risk, warned Ronald Sanders, the ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, in Washington, D.C., on May 5. Sanders stressed that if the United States insisted on excluding Cuba, this could be an immediate cause for the nations of the Caribbean to skip the event. Sanders spoke at a webinar in which several panelists examined the policy of the Biden administration towards the Caribbean in its first year in the White House. He said that "If the…
(2022-05-14). Iran and Venezuela Continue to Circumvent Washington's Oil Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan and Iranian oil tankers are carrying out ship-to-ship transfers in the open sea to circumvent the crushing US sanctions on both countries, according to An exclusive The report claims that, in recent months, Iran and Venezuela have carried out ship-to-ship transfers (STS) at a "remote spot" off the Maldives archipelago in the Indian Ocean. | After delivering a cargo of Venezuelan heavy crude in the South China Sea in March, the oil supertanker Maximo G…
(2022-05-14). PTM leader Ali Wazir granted bail in hate speech case. peoplesdispatch.org The Sindh High Court finally granted bail to prominent leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement from South Waziristan, Ali Wazir, who was accused of insulting state institutions in a speech in December 2020…
(2022-05-14). Israeli Forces Attack Funeral Procession of Slain Palestinian Journalist. orinocotribune.com On Friday, May 13, Israeli police attacked the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Akleh, iconic Palestinian journalist and Al Jazeera correspondent who was killed by Israeli forces while covering an Israeli army raid in Jenin, occupied West Bank. | Videos on television and social media showed Abu Akleh's coffin nearly falling to the ground as Israeli police attacked the mourners carrying it, in Jerusalem. |
(2022-05-14). Minister Tibisay Lucena Contrasts Reality of Salaries in University Sector to Right-wing Claims. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, May 12, the Venezuelan Minister for University Education, Tibisay Lucena, pointed out that the salaries of university employees are currently being paid without delay. She also noted that some wage scales have improved between 1 % and 300%, compared to the year 2021. | In recent weeks, right-wing groups, including micro-Trotskyist and communist organizations, in close collaboration with extreme-right elements, have been trying to heat up the streets, organizing protests on the grounds that previously agreed upon bonuses had not been fully paid. These bonuses are based on the percentage of workers'
(2022-05-14). 'A Horror Movie': 10 People Murdered During Mass Shooting by White Supremacist in Buffalo. commondreams.org The alleged shooter, taken into custody by police, streamed the murders online where he also posted what has been described as a racist manuscript.
(2022-05-14). El tiempo: Calor, chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en centro y oriente. cubadebate.cu 🌦️ Será abundante la nubosidad desde Ciego de àÅvila hasta Guantánamo, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas desde la mañana, principalmente en zonas de la costa sur, que a partir del mediodía serán numerosos desde Matanzas hasta Camagàºey.
(2022-05-14). IRGC Navy seize vessel carrying smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy seized a vessel carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.
(2022-05-14). Families of Trans Kids in Texas Struggle With Options Amid Crackdown on Care. truthout.org Cameron Wright, 16, has always seen himself as a "dude." As a young child, Cameron didn't have the words to explain the disconnect between how he saw himself and how the world saw him. But he knew that despite being born in a girl's body, he was meant to be a boy. | After taking reversible puberty blockers that pause a teenager's body changes, Cameron considered whether he wanted to begin hormone therapy to physically transition more permanently. He did not take the decision lightly. Cameron said his doctor made him spend almost a year mulling over the question, working with his therapist, and thinking through th…
(2022-05-14). Analizan diputados cubanos proceso de constitución de nuevos actores económicos. cubadebate.cu Hasta el 9 de mayo fueron aprobados en Cuba 3 292 nuevos actores económicos: 3 191 mipymes privadas y 51 estatales, además de 50 cooperativas. La Comisión de Asuntos Económicos conoció opiniones favorables e insatisfacciones. Entre los retos, medir el impacto real de los nuevos actores en el crecimiento de la economía y continuar eliminando trabas.
(2022-05-14). Explosion hits oil pipeline in eastern Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — An oil pipeline in eastern Yemen was blown up and set on fire by unidentified gunmen for the second time in a month.
(2022-05-14). US envoy, Qatari FM discuss JCPOA over phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — In a telephone conversation on Saturday morning, the latest development over Iran's nuclear deal was discussed by US Special Envoy for Iran and Qatar's Foreign Minister.
(2022-05-14). SNB 61: °Industriales ya está en los playoffs! cubadebate.cu Los Industriales de la capital vencieron esta tarde de viernes a los Cazadores de Artemisa 10-9 en el primero de sus tres partidos pendientes, para llegar a 40 triunfos en la temporada y asegurar un pasaje para los playoffs de esta Serie Nacional en su edición 61.
(2022-05-14). Big Oil Backs GOP Insurrectionists With $1 Million in Gifts. commondreams.org Koch Industries, the top donor to the Sedition Caucus, is another major oil producer.
(2022-05-14). The Heat: U.S.-ASEAN Summit. america.cgtn.com President Biden hosts a special U.S.-ASEAN summit in Washington. What was on the agenda?>
(2022-05-14). West adherence to Iran solutions key to resolve Vienna issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Vienna talks issues can be resolved only by the adherence of the west to the logical and principled solutions of Iran, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said.
(2022-05-14). Diputados aprueban leyes sobre soberanía alimentaria, recursos naturales y medioambiente y datos personales. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular aprobó este sábado la Ley de Soberanía Alimentaria y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional, una disposición novedosa dada la ausencia en el ordenamiento jurídico cubano de normativas relacionadas con esta materia.
(2022-05-14). 27 people killed after fire rips through Delhi office: India. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — At least 27 people have died and dozens more were injured in a huge fire in a commercial building in India's capital, Delhi.
(2022-05-14). Medellin government rejects 'illegitimate' interim mayor. colombiareports.com Colombia's second largest city Medellin has become all but ungovernable after President Ivan Duque appointed an ally as interim mayor. In a letter, Medellin's progressive secretaries rejected interim Mayor Juan…
(2022-05-14). Sancionan a trabajadores de àìmnibus Nacionales y Viajero tras irregularidades en viaje Habana-Holguín. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con la gravedad de los hechos, fueron aplicadas nueve medidas disciplinarias, tanto a los implicados directos como a los jefes que debieron impedirlo: cinco separaciones definitivas de la entidad, un cambio de puesto de trabajo definitivo y uno temporal con condiciones laborales distintas, y dos amonestaciones ante los colectivos laborales.
(2022-05-14). Florida Teacher Fired For Speaking About Sexuality. popularresistance.org Lee County, Florida – Casey Scott, an elementary school art teacher at Trafalgar Middle School in Lee County, Florida, asked students to make flags to represent themselves as part of an art project. In their discussions about identity, several of her students expressed that they were gay, bisexual, and trans. Many of them wanted to represent themselves using the rainbow flag or the pink, blue, and white flag that represents trans rights. After she hung the flags up on her bulletin board, school administrators told Scott that it would be "in her best interest" to get rid of them immediately. | When she got home, s…
(2022-05-14). French drone downed in Baghdad airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — A French drone under North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s command was shot down in al-Tarmiyah District in Baghdad on Saturday.
(2022-05-14). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, May 14.
(2022-05-14). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, May 14.
(2022-05-14). The resurrection of a rebel against an industry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — A sequel to the 2004 film Passions of Christ will focus on the events of the 3 days following Chris's crucifixion and his resurrection when Jesus Christ embraces Ibrahim to hold a sermon and resurrect the Old Testament Saints.
(2022-05-14). UAE elects Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as President. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The UAE's Federal Supreme Council has elected Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the President of the UAE.
(2022-05-14). VIDEO: Biden calls VP Kamala Harris as US president again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The US President Joe Biden addressed his Vice President as president of the United States in his latest blunder during a speech at ASEAN Summit.
(2022-05-14). 15th Shahed Int'l Wrestling Cups held in Rasht. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The 15th edition of the Shahed Cup international Greco Roman wrestling tournament was held in Rasht in Guilan province.
(2022-05-14). National Day of Ferdowsi; Father of modern Persian language. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) — Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 15 is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Persian poet and author of the Persian epic, Shahnameh.
(2022-05-14). Iran FM condolences UAE gov., people over ruler passing away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sent a message to his Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to offer condolences to the government and people of the UAE on the passing of the country's ruler.
(2022-05-14). Why President Biden Should Also Cancel Interest Payments on Student Loan Debt. commondreams.org President Biden will not be able to solve the crisis at hand or satisfy the demands of the American people with a half-baked approach.
(2022-05-14). Raeisi condolences UAE crown prince over ruler death. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, in a message to UAE crown prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, offered his condolences over the passing away of the country's ruler.
(2022-05-14). Iran embassy reacts to attack on Syrian martyrs funeral. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iran's embassy in Damascus condemned the terrorist attack on the funeral ceremony of Syrian martyrs and offered condolences to the family of the victims.
(2022-05-14). 'Extraordinary Relief': Advocates Celebrate Partial Block of Alabama Law Targeting Trans Youth. commondreams.org "This ruling means that we will be able to continue providing our child with the medical care he needs and nothing could be more important or more of a relief to our family," said one parent who was a plaintiff in the case.
(2022-05-14). VIDEO: Largest man-made cave in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Located in Jahrom in the southeast of Shiraz in Fars Province, the Sangtarashan cave is the largest man-made cave in the world. It has several corridors, columns and openings.
(2022-05-14). Let's End the Shame of Student Debt While Calling for Its Cancellation. truthout.org When I ran for mayor of Buffalo, New York, last year, my past-due parking tickets became a major reason for reduced favorability among voters. When Stacy Abrams ran for governor of Georgia in 2018, there was a lot of talk in the mainstream media about how much debt she was in. I share these examples because in general, the working poor do not willfully withhold payment for debts. We are faced with the very real decision between paying often illegitimate debts (like parking tickets and student loans) and feeding our children or paying for life-saving medical treatment for our loved ones. | New York State's recentl…
(2022-05-14). Iran, Russia open joint technology center in SPbPU. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Iran-Russia joint technology center was opened in the Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University with the aim of developing cooperation between the two countries in the field of technology.
(2022-05-14). Russia Cuts Off Electricity to Finland as Tensions Grow Over NATO Expansion. commondreams.org President Vladimir Putin told Finnish President Sauli Niinistà∂ that joining the U.S.-European military alliance would be a "mistake."
(2022-05-14). VIDEO: Funeral procession of late UAE ruler. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — The funeral ceremony of the ruler of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was held on Saturday morning in the presence of senior UAE officials including Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
(2022-05-14). Iran nuclear deal discussed by Qatari FM, EU's Borell. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — Following his conversation with US Special Envoy for Iran, Qatar's Foreign Minister discussed the latest developments related to the Iran nuclear deal with the EU's foreign policy chief.
(2022-05-14). Desde las redes: "Ojalá nunca te haya tenido que volver a usar" cubadebate.cu Ese día mi isla se cubrió de polvo y llantos, mi antiguo uniforme gastado por el tiempo se metía en mi mente como diciendo una más, una vez más… Nadie nos preparó para esto, ni a los viejos ni a los nuevos, pero sí sé que la herida que dejó en lo más profundo de una nación será convertida en una cicatriz permanente.
(2022-05-14). Newly appointed Sri Lankan PM pledges to implement brutal IMF program. wsws.org The IMF program will translate into deep cuts to state sector jobs, wages and pensions, further increased prices of essentials, the slashing of public services including education and health care.
(2022-05-14). Iran's NIOC, Russia's Gazprom agree to enhance cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) — National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia's Gazprom Company agreed to strengthen cooperation in relevant fields.
(2022-05-14). Let's End the Shame of Student Debt While Calling for Its Cancelation. truthout.org When I ran for mayor of Buffalo, New York, last year, my past-due parking tickets became a major reason for reduced favorability among voters. When Stacy Abrams ran for governor of Georgia in 2018, there was a lot of talk in the mainstream media about how much debt she was in. I share these examples because in general, the working poor do not willfully withhold payment for debts. We are faced with the very real decision between paying often illegitimate debts (like parking tickets and student loans) and feeding our children or paying for life-saving medical treatment for our loved ones. | New York State's recentl…
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Decolonising global health: a Philippine perspective. thelancet.com We read Richard Horton's Offline1 with interest. We agree that "Medicine and global health continue to be entangled with colonial attitudes, structures, and practices."1 That is, in systems of power. Horton concludes that "Decolonisation must mean much more." We present perspectives from the Philippines.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Capitalism, not racism. thelancet.com Richard Horton1 correctly states that, in efforts to construct a fairer world, "we need to undertake a more realistic and rigorous analysis of where power lies". However, Horton's Comment does not exhibit the required rigorous analysis. Citing the dubious work of Cheikh Anta Diop and Martin Bernal as authoritative commentary is precisely the type of shallow gesture that he correctly criticises as inadequate. Contrary to what Horton and Kehinde Andrews describe, the primary logic underpinning the western world order is not "that Black and Brown life is worth less".
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Tofacitinib for juvenile idiopathic arthritis — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Grainne Murray and William Renton for their response to our work1 and take this opportunity to specify the outcome of the trial on tofacitinib in polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Tofacitinib for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. thelancet.com We welcome the trial data for tofacitinib1 as a drug that might provide benefit for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. We are encouraged by the findings, particularly the safety data, but seek clarification on the clinical efficacy.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Tobacco harm reduction matters. thelancet.com A recent Lancet Editorial1 about the slow pace of tobacco control around the world singled out the UK as a leader in reducing the number of smokers. It has accomplished this feat, the Editorial stated, through measures such as increased tobacco taxes, comprehensive smoke-free laws in public spaces, and health warnings on product packages.
(2022-05-14). [Obituary] Luc Antoine Montagnier. thelancet.com Nobel Prize winning co-discoverer of HIV. He was born in Chabris, France, on March 18, 1932 and died in Paris, France, on Feb 8, 2022 aged 89 years.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] Tobacco control: getting to the finish line. thelancet.com Tobacco control is not working for most of the world.1 Four out of five of the world's smokers are in low-income and middle-income countries. In these countries where most of the eight million deaths caused by tobacco occur each year, rates of tobacco use are falling only slowly. Globally, the overall number of tobacco users has barely changed. Only 30% of countries are on track to achieve the WHO adult tobacco use target of a 30% reduction in prevalence by 20302 and most countries are not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 for non-communicable diseases; its achievement will require a much m…
(2022-05-14). [Perspectives] Researcher trauma: when our stories collide. thelancet.com I was mesmerised as I knelt on a grainy floor beneath the storyteller, my village neighbour. Her name is long gone, buried in the crevices of her husband's name on her tombstone, erased beyond the dust that she became within the soil. I do not think I ever learnt her name, she was simply Bibi, Bibi who carried the village stories. Bibi shone in her language, but she was without a pen, or Qalam, which was a dangerous instrument for a woman to wield. Like Bibi, my grandmother also captivated me with the stories she shared.
(2022-05-14). [Correspondence] The truth about decolonising global health worth spreading. thelancet.com With any myth about decolonising global health (as Richard Horton1 describes it), always question intent, dissent, lament, and discontent. Then, remember the wise words of Frederick Douglass, "power concedes nothing without a demand, it never has and it never will".2…
(2022-05-14). [World Report] Calls to restart testing for parasitic disease at US CDC. thelancet.com Researchers and clinicians pressure the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reintroduce parasitic disease testing amid concerns about patient care. Andrew Green reports.
(2022-05-14). The Shame of the Richest Country in the World Just Not Being the Richest Country in the World. davidswanson.org "In the richest country in the world, it's an injustice that millions of people lack basic health care," said Sen. Ed Markey. "[T]he richest country in the world [is] struggling to provide basic nutrition to many of its infants," according to Vox. Politico tells us that "the richest country in the world could find itself …