(2022-05-16). Biden Wanted $33B More for Ukraine. Congress Quickly Raised It to $40B. Who Benefits? transcend.org 11 May 2022 – Tens of billions, soon to be much more, are flying out of U.S. coffers to Ukraine as North Americans suffer, showing who runs the U.S. government, and for whose benefit.
(2022-05-16). Putin's Monroe Doctrine against NATO. transcend.org Russia Ukraine War Update by John Mearsheimer — 5 May 2022…
(2022-05-16). The Last Good Guys? Five Reasons Why Washington Can't Break Its War Addiction. transcend.org 8 May 2022 – Why has the United States already become so heavily invested in the Russia-Ukraine war? And why has it so regularly gotten involved in so many other wars on this planet since it invaded Afghanistan in 2001? Persistent warfare should never be confused with strength and certainly not with righteousness, especially on a planet haunted by a growing sense of impending doom.
(2022-05-16). Prof. John Mearsheimer on Russia's Special Military Operation. marktaliano.net READ MORE: US Political Scientist Blames West for Ukraine Crisis | News | teleSUR English
(2022-05-16). US' Blinken, E3 FMs confer on Iran nuclear deal, Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — On the sidelines of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Berlin, the US Secretary of State met with his German, French and British counterparts on the Iran nuclear deal and the latest developments in Ukraine.
(2022-05-16). U.K. Orders Zelensky to Stop Peace Negotiations with Russia. transcend.org UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had two simple messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: | 1- Putin should be pressured, not negotiated with. | 2- Even if Ukraine is ready to sign some agreements with Putin, NATO/Western allies are not.
(2022-05-16). 'Boycott' Is a Powerful Film That Needs to Be Seen. transcend.org An important new documentary tells the story of anti-BDS laws and the people who have stood up to them.
(2022-05-16). Madrid nurses on indefinite strike against temp work, poor conditions. wsws.org Around the world, health care strikes are erupting against conditions created by over two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and decades of privatisations and subordination of health to profit.
(2022-05-16). Pseudo-left Socialist Alliance seeks to chain workers and youth to Labor and the Greens in Australian elections. wsws.org The Socialist Alliance campaign has nothing to do with socialism or the interests of the working class. Instead, its purpose is to subordinate workers and young people to Labor and the Greens, as both hurtle ever further to the right.
(2022-05-16). Jesus, Endless War, and the Rise of U.S. Fascism. transcend.org 9 May 2022 – The Democratic Party is hoping to thwart an election by running against the Supreme Court decision on abortion. The Christian fascists believe military power, and its "manly" virtues, are blessed by God. No military budget is too big. No war waged by the US is evil. Violence is the primary form of communication. Vengeance is the highest good.
(2022-05-16). Tallahassee: Demonstration defends Roe v. Wade. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – Around 100 people came out to support a Defend Roe v. Wade protest on May 12 at the Florida Capitol building. | "Abortion is healthcare, and I will always support that constitutional right. I want Tallahassee to know I stand with them on this issue," said City Commissioner Jack Porter. "Passing a resolution affirming my support for women's healthcare and reproductive rights in general was a start, but there's more we can do. We can provide unbiased information about abortion, create a supportive environment for people to make their own healthcare decisions, regulate misleading practices at certa…
(2022-05-16). The New York Times calls for China to end the Zero-COVID policy "no matter the cost!" wsws.org The New York Times' assault on Zero-COVID is odious and would lead to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Chinese, especially the most vulnerable. However, these are in line with attempts to scapegoat China for the deteriorating economic crisis plaguing the world.
(2022-05-16). Cuba reporta 72 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 71 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este domingo 15 de mayo, Cuba reportó 72 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 71 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 468 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario este lunes.
(2022-05-16). Israeli Navy Attacks Fishermen In Southern Gaza. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, Israeli navy ships attacked several Palestinian fishing boats near the Rafah shore, in the southern part of the besieged Gaza Strip. Eyewitnesses said the navy fired many live rounds and gas bombs at the boats, forcing the fishermen to leave. The navy also chased several fishing boats and used water cannons.
(2022-05-16). Israeli officials release name of Israeli Soldier Killed in 2018. imemc.org 
An Israeli who was killed during a botched undercover invasion in Gaza in 2018 has finally been identified by the Israeli government, nearly two years after his death. Investigations of the incident by the Palestinian Authority in Gaza found that the soldier was likely killed by so-called 'friendly fire' by his fellow Israeli soldiers. Initially, …
(2022-05-16). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Seventeen Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted at least seventeen Palestinians from several parts of the occupied West Bank on Monday dawn. In Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, the soldiers invaded Halhoul town, north of the city, stormed and searched several homes, and abducted two siblings, Hamza Eyad al-Baw. 26, and his brother, former …
(2022-05-16). Israeli Soldiers Attack Detainees In Ramon Prison. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli soldiers attacked many Palestinian detainees in Section 6 of the Ramon Israeli prison and conducted violent searches. Hasan Abed-Rabbo, the media spokesperson of the Detainees' Committee, said the undercover soldiers stormed the detainees' rooms and violently searched them, and attacked the detainees. Abed-Rabbo added that the soldiers conducted provocative searches of the …
(2022-05-16). Soldiers Abduct Four Palestinians In Jerusalem, Hebron, And Jenin. imemc.org 
On Monday afternoon, Israeli soldiers four Palestinians, including two former political prisoners, in Jerusalem, Hebron, and Jenin, in the occupied West Bank. The soldiers invaded Hizma town northeast of occupied Jerusalem and searched several homes before abducting two former political prisoners, Mohammad Hussein Khatib, 22, and Ammar Abed-Rabbo Khatib, 22. In Hebron, in the southern …
(2022-05-16). Soldiers Demolish Wall, Shed, And Shed In Jericho And Tubas. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli soldiers demolished a Wall and a shed near Jericho, and a shed near Tubas in the occupied West Bank. Several army jeeps and bulldozers invaded the Dyouk at-Tahta village, west of Jericho in the northeastern West Bank, and demolished a wall surrounding the home of a Jerusalemite Palestinian, Khalil Affana. The soldiers …
(2022-05-16). Soldiers Injure 45 Palestinians Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers injured at least 45 Palestinians at the northern entrance of the al-Biereh city, north of Ramallah in the central West Bank. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said the soldiers attacked Palestinian protesters with live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, gas bombs, and concussion grenades. It said the soldiers shot seven Palestinians …
(2022-05-16). WAFA: "Jerusalem church leaders condemn Israeli police violence at St. Joseph hospital during Abu Akleh's funeral" imemc.org 
JERUSALEM, Monday, May 16, 2022 (WAFA) — The top church leaders in Jerusalem today condemned in a statement Israeli police brutality at St. Joseph's hospital during the funeral of slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Wednesday in Jenin while covering an army raid into the northern …
(2022-05-16). Acclaimed Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Killed in Israeli Raid in West Bank. transcend.org 12 May 2022 – Shireen was a beloved journalist known for her tireless reporting on Palestine. As news of her death spread, crowds turned out in a spontaneous outpouring of anger and grief gathered outside her home in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli soldiers then raided the home in an act both pointless and cruel.
(2022-05-16). Orlando, FL: Palestinians protest the 74th year of the ongoing Nakba. fightbacknews.org Orlando, FL – On May 15, the Florida Palestine Network organized a rally and march at Lake Eola park in downtown Orlando. Over 60 people came out in support of Palestinian liberation, waving Palestinian flags and holding signs with slogans such as "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" and "Save Masafer Yatta," in reference to the Palestinian village that has recently been under attack from the Israeli occupation. | The rally was held to commemorate the 74th year of the ongoing Nakba, an event which occurred in 1948 when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced and murdered by Zionist c…
(2022-05-16). 'All the Questions Were about Israel': Inside Deutsche Welle's Purge of Arab Journalists. transcend.org 5 May 2022 – When Deutsche Welle fired seven Arab journalists over accusations of antisemitism, many in Germany took its decision at face value. But a closer look shows DW's investigation was riddled with political motives.
(2022-05-16). Extend the Spirit of Partisans to Fight New Fascisms: Homophobia, Discrimination, Exclusion and Racism. transcend.org 9 May is officially the Europe or Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allies—-USSR, USA, France and UK—-in 1945. For the first time since the ethnic cleanings in 1992-95, Bosnian human rights activists explore the possibility of international solidarity networks, linking their local activism with those from other parts of the world.
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(2022-05-16). Inequality Tightens Its Grip on the Most Vulnerable. transcend.org 13 May 2022 – Please do not say you were not aware that the world produces enough food to feed all human beings on Earth, while nearly double the combined European Union's population go to bed hungry… every single night.
(2022-05-16). Israeli Police Attack Funeral Procession for Shot Journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh. transcend.org 13 May 2022 – Israeli forces have attacked a funeral procession for a Palestinian American journalist shot dead this week, kicking and hitting people with batons and causing mourners carrying her coffin to lose balance and drop it to the ground.
(2022-05-16). It Is Foolish for Finland and Sweden to Join NATO and Ignore both the Causes and Consequences. transcend.org 12 May 2022 – Today, Finland decided to become a full NATO member. Sweden will do the same next week. What caused this ill-considered and panicking but fateful policy change and what its consequences will be.
(2022-05-16). Memorability, Mnemonics, Maths, Music and Governance. transcend.org Memory Enhancement Ensuring Strategic Credibility – In a period in which great emphasis is placed on the complexity of governance and the issues which it is required to address, remarkably little is said of the challenges to memory.
(2022-05-16). (Norsk-Norwegian) Farene ved Svensk og Finsk NATO-medlemskap. transcend.org 15. mai 2022 – De foreslà•tte medlemskapene kan forventes à• forà•rsake store, mer spesifikke problemer. Les og tenk nà∏ye gjennom hva du à∏nsker à• gjà∏re i denne saken.
(2022-05-16). Tears and Hope from the Last Few Days. transcend.org 14 May 2022 – World renowned journalist Shireen AbuAqleh was intentionally murdered by an Israeli sniper in Jenin. We planted ten trees in her honor. The constellation of events and circumstances and her background actually were so amazing that it provided a huge dose of sadness but also a big ray of hope for us.
(2022-05-16). Tears in Heaven (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Tears in Heaven is a ballad written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings about the pain Clapton felt following the death of his four-year-old son, Conor, who fell from a window of the 53rd-floor New York apartment of his mother's friend, on March 20, 1991. Clapton, who arrived at the apartment shortly after the accident, was visibly distraught for months afterwards.
(2022-05-16). The Global Killing Fields of Journalists: The Death of Shireen Abu Akleh (Part 1). transcend.org Dedicated Journalists Are the Foundation of a Solid, Democratic State…
(2022-05-16). White House Rejects Rep. Seth Moulton's Characterization of a "Proxy War" with Russia. transcend.org 11 May 2022 – Biden has dished out his own escalatory rhetoric, calling Putin a war criminal and suggesting that the Russian president couldn't remain in power.
(2022-05-16). Democrats attempt to channel abortion rights protests into a blind alley. wsws.org Thousands of protesters in over 300 cities marched in opposition to the pending overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
(2022-05-16). German government extends combat mission in Mali and Sahel. wsws.org Berlin, which is playing an increasingly aggressive role in NATO's proxy war against Russia, is also pushing ahead with German imperialism's offensive in Africa.
(2022-05-16). SEP (Australia) campaign raises political issues in flood-devastated Lismore. wsws.org "The money that the government is giving is not enough… It's a bit of a kick in the guts when you see on the news that the governments are putting all this money into war, when we have a war zone right here."
(2022-05-16). Andy Warhol 1964 painting sells for $195 million, breaking auction record. wsws.org The exorbitant price for a trivial, empty work underscores the domination of the art world by a financial aristocracy that brushes aesthetic questions aside.
(2022-05-16). NATO, G7 threaten military escalation against Russia and beyond. wsws.org As Finland and Sweden prepare to join the NATO alliance against Russia, the NATO countries and Japan are planning a vast global intensification of imperialist militarism.
(2022-05-16). ICE has created a "surveillance dragnet" for accessing the personal information of all US citizens. wsws.org Georgetown Law has published a report that describes in detail how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has created a surveillance infrastructure that is violating the democratic rights of American citizens without any government authorization or oversight.
(2022-05-16). Aluminum workers furious over USW's last minute deal with Arconic. wsws.org The United Steelworkers union is trying to ram through another sellout contract covering 3,400 aluminum workers.
(2022-05-16). Texas travel nurse on the health care crisis: "The profits are going to the CEOs instead of trying to keep nurses and support staff" wsws.org The nurse is part of a growing movement of health care workers across the US fighting for better working conditions, pay and benefits, staffing, and resources.
(2022-05-16). The mass shooting in Buffalo, New York: A political crime. wsws.org It is necessary to state bluntly: The mass shooting on Sunday was a political crime. It was carried out by a racist and anti-Semite on the basis of a definite, fascist political ideology.
(2022-05-16). Canadian imperialism's fascist friends: Ottawa's decades-long alliance with the Ukrainian far-right and the NATO war on Russia. wsws.org The alliance between Canadian imperialism and Ukrainian fascism is most strikingly embodied in the person of Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland. The granddaughter of a prominent Ukrainian Nazi collaborator who was provided refuge in Canada following the Third Reich's downfall, she is the leading anti-Russia war-hawk in the Trudeau Liberal government.
(2022-05-16). Cedars-Sinai Hospital workers speak out as union ends strike without agreement. wsws.org Cedars-Sinai hospital workers in Los Angeles struck to win improved staffing and wages but their struggle was shut down by the SEIU-UHW.
(2022-05-16). Cryptocurrency market in turmoil. wsws.org The cryptocurrency market was thrown into turmoil last week as the market value of bitcoin, the most widely used cryptocurrency continued to fall, and a so-called "stablecoins" are collapsing.
(2022-05-16). This week in history: May 16-22. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2022-05-16). Con la presencia de Raúl, comienza jornada final de la quinta sesión extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, y Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, comenzó este lunes la última jornada de la quinta sesión extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su novena legislatura.
(2022-05-16). Fallece periodista y diplomático de Cuba Manuel Yepe. cubadebate.cu El destacado periodista y diplomático Manuel Yepe Menéndez falleció este lunes en La Habana, luego de varios días luchando por su vida. Definido a sí mismo como "un revolucionario cubano de filas" y "un fidelista de los muchos que participamos en la Revolución en la segunda línea y le entregaron su vida a ese hermoso proyecto político".
(2022-05-16). Minsap: Permanecen hospitalizados 12 lesionados en el accidente del hotel Saratoga. cubadebate.cu El Minsap informó que hasta las 10: 00 a.m. de este lunes 16 de mayo, el conteo de lesionados por el accidente ocurrido el pasado día 6 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 por la explosión es de 46.
(2022-05-16). Dust storm in Iraq suspended flights at Baghdad airports. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iraqi media sources reported a large dust storm in various parts of Iraq and the suspension of flights at Baghdad and Najaf International Airports due to low visibility.
(2022-05-16). Completando el análisis sobre la biotecnología. cubadebate.cu También fue parte esencial de la experiencia fundacional del sector de la biotecnología, el esfuerzo previo de formación de capital humano, y el proceso simultáneo de selección de cuadros, donde quiera que estén. Las experiencias positivas lo son por lo que tienen de "replicables". De lo contrario serían solamente excepciones u objetos de museo.
(2022-05-16). National Day of Ferdowsi marked in Tus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Every year, a number of literati and scholars from around the world gather at Abul-Qasem Ferdowsi's mausoleum on May 15 to commemorate the National Day of Ferdowsi.
(2022-05-16). Raeisi pays visit to Iran Oil Show 2022. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi paid a visit to the 26th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition of Iran (Iran Oil Show 2022) in Tehran on Monday.
(2022-05-16). En Zona de Arte, Miguel Pérez Pirela: "El desafío de acercar la línea del horizonte" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Miguel Pérez Pirela tiene a la palabra como escudo y a la música como refugio. La conoció desde niño y aunque por azares de la vida su camino se desvío a la filosofía, era parada obligatoria regresar a la música y hasta que no lo hiciera no iba a sentir plenitud. El jazz le da libertad, y el saxofón, alas para emprender ese vuelo.
(2022-05-16). 3 killed, many injured in California, Texas shootings. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Shootings in a church in California, and a market in Texas left at least three dead and several injured on Sunday, US authorities said.
(2022-05-16). Reclamos por perversa política migratoria de EE.UU se convierten en tendencia en Twitter. cubadebate.cu Esta noche del domingo 15 de mayo, coincidiendo con la celebración del Día Internacional de la familia, los reclamos de las familias cubanas a Estados Unidos por su perversa política migratoria se han convertido en tendencia en Twitter. Las etiquetas #consularserviceincuba #nomoreguyana y #CFRP están entre las cinco etiquetas más visibles en Cuba en la red de microbloggins.
(2022-05-16). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, May 16.
(2022-05-16). Aprobada Ley General de Protección al Patrimonio Cultural y al Patrimonio Natural (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Alonso Grau destacó el reconocimiento en la ley tanto del patrimonio material como del inmaterial, junto al patrimonio natural, así como de categorías a menudo olvidadas como el patrimonio industrial. Señaló que la ley regula mecanismos y procesos para la protección del patrimonio cultural y natural.
(2022-05-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, May 16.
(2022-05-16). Reportan débil tornado en Gàºira de Melena, Artemisa (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu En la tarde de este domingo se reportó un débil tornado en las inmediaciones del poblado "La Rosita", en Gàºira de Melena, Artemisa, alrededor de las 4: 00 pm. Este sistema se desplazó sobre un área rural, sin provocar lesionados, causando afectaciones preliminares en 8 cubiertas de viviendas y daños en el tendido eléctrico propiciados por la caída de un poste de electricidad. Por otra parte en su desplazamiento no se reportaron daños en la agricultura.
(2022-05-16). US must accept Iran trade normalization ties under JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Washington must accept the normalization of Iran's trade relations with other countries in accordance with the JCPOA and Resolution 2231, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said.
(2022-05-16). Parlamentarios adoptan Ley de los Derechos del Autor y del Artista Intérprete (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu La ley incorpora derechos similares al de autor para artistas intérpretes y ejecutantes, incorpora derechos de remuneración por el uso de creaciones y producciones en redes informáticas e incluye derechos sobre programas y aplicaciones informáticos y bases de datos. El ministro de Cultura comentó el interés que ha suscitado esta norma entre la población.
(2022-05-16). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en occidente y centro. cubadebate.cu 🌦Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país y se nublará gradualmente desde el final de la mañana en occidente y centro, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán numerosos desde la tarde y pueden ser fuertes en algunas localidades. En oriente se nublará durante la tarde con aisladas lluvias y tormentas eléctricas, principalmente en zonas de su costa norte.
(2022-05-16). Rusia "no tiene problemas" con Finlandia y Suecia, pero responderá si la estructura militar de la OTAN se expande a estos países. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, afirmó este lunes que la adhesión de Finlandia y Suecia a la OTAN no resultará en medidas de respuesta por parte de Moscú si esta no incluye una expansión de la infraestructura militar del bloque en sus territorios. El mandatario ruso acusó a la OTAN de tratar de ejercer su influencia en cada vez más regiones del mundo.
(2022-05-16). Somalia elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as new president. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Somalia handed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud the presidency for a second time following Sunday's long-overdue election.
(2022-05-16). Iran seriously pursuing goods bartering with Cuba: Safari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says that the issue of bartering goods with Cuba is being seriously pursued.
(2022-05-16). Iran-Russia military coop. not limited to equipment purchase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said that military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not limited only to the purchase of relevant equipment.
(2022-05-16). Ayatollah Fateminia passes away at 76. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Ayatollah Seyyed Abdollah Fateminia, an Iranian Shia cleric, passed away on Monday at the age of 76.
(2022-05-16). Pres. congrats Iran teams on 3rd title in 2021 Deaflympics. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iranian President congratulated Iranian teams participating in the 2021 Deaflympics for gaining 40 medals.
(2022-05-16). Al menos dos fallecidos y siete lesionados en accidente de tránsito masivo en Guáimaro. cubadebate.cu Un camión particular de transporte de pasajeros que cubría la ruta Camagàºey-Bayamo se impactó con un auto de turismo en un tramo de la carretera central ubicado a un kilómetro del poblado Martí y a diez kilómetros antes de llegar a la cabecera municipal de Guaimaro. Hasta el momento, el lamentable suceso ha dejado dos fallecidos y siete lesionados.
(2022-05-16). Raeisi condoles passing of Ayatollah Fateminia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi expressed condolences over the demise of a prominent Iranian Shia cleric Ayatollah Seyyed Abdollah Fateminia.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Rest In Peace Shireen Abu Akleh. marktaliano.net
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2022-05-14). 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). 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 …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). George Soros and the Nazis. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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. 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…