(2023-04-25). Wars of Yugoslav, Soviet succession: West on Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine vs Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyApril 25, 2023 Vucic: There will be deep, substantial changes to Serbian foreign policy Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday announced deep and substantial changes to the Serbian foreign policy in the wake of Monday's Council of Europe (CoE) vote on the so-called Kosovo's application for membership in the organisation. *** He said …
(2023-04-25). NATO HQ: Georgia is among closest partners, but needs "domestic reforms" — or else. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 25, 2023 Statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili Prime Minister Garibashvili,Dear Irakli, Welcome. It's great to see you again.Welcome back to the NATO Headquarters. Georgia is one of NATO's closest partners, and Allies fully support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We continue to call on …
(2023-04-25). U.S. shifts aircraft, troops to Poland on Brzezinski's watch. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 24, 2023 US Air Force shifts refueling mission from Germany to Poland The Air Force is moving its refueling mission from Germany to Poland for the foreseeable future, in a move aimed at reinforcing NATO's eastern flank, the Air Force said. U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard tankers most recently …
(2023-04-25). Biden pledges himself to another half-century of wars around the world. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Since entering the U.S. Senate over fifty years ago, Biden has not only actively supported but more often than not participated in spearheading wars and other military interventions in Vietnam, Afghanistan (1979-1992), Lebanon, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Grenada, Libya (1986), Panama, Iraq (1991), Somalia, Bosnia, Yugoslavia, Macedonia, Colombia, Afghanistan (2001-2021), Sudan, Yemen, Libya (2011), …
(2023-04-25). Young entrepreneurs in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com 
Millions of Venezuelans are becoming entrepreneurs in an effort to thrive amid a long-lasting economic crisis. Correspondent Mary Triny Mena talked to young Venezuelans who are trying their luck opening new ventures.
(2023-04-25). California beaches close after sewage spill. america.cgtn.com 
In the U.S., a massive sewage spill into the Los Angeles River last week caused California beach closures.
(2023-04-25). America's caregiving crisis. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. population is growing older. In fact, more people are living past 100 than ever before.
(2023-04-25). The Heat: World Immunization Week. america.cgtn.com 
Millions of children didn't receive routine vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic. How does that impact global health? This week marks World Immunization Week, which is celebrated during the last week of April. And this year's theme is called "The Big Catch Up." The name underscores …
(2023-04-25). Baltimore comptroller sidesteps City Council to scrutinize controversial tax break for developers. therealnews.com 
Taking a major step toward improved public transparency regarding the city's use of Sponsored by Comptroller Bill Henry, the resolution will require the city to produce an annual report aggregating a wide swath of financial information on wha…
(2023-04-25). Kayla Denker speaks out against death threats, transphobic backlash. therealnews.com 
Kayla Denker is a military veteran and a trained archaeologist who has worked in the private sector and for the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. She is also a trans woman living in America, and every day she navigates the difficult and increasingly dangerous terrain of living her life as an out trans person—estrangement from unaccepting family, hostile encounters in public, and a growing right-wing political crusade hellbent on scapegoating LGBTQ+ people as the ultimate evil and the source of society's ills, stripping them of their rights, and outwardly calling for the elimination…
(2023-04-25). As Army and Rapid Support Forces battle it out, Sudanese left calls for restoring the revolution. therealnews.com 
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have begun fighting each other. The root of the conflict lies in disagreements over integrating the paramilitary into the army. The Sudanese left has noted that both parties seek to escalate armed conflict, so that it can be used as a reason to not hand over power to civilian forces.
(2023-04-25). Join your local International Workers Day 2023 event! fightbacknews.org Fight Back! News has collected a partial list of International Workers Day marches, events and celebrations that members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization are helping to build and lead. We encourage you to find the event nearest to you and attend. Events are listed in alphabetical order by city. | | Chicago, IL | Saturday, April 29, 1: 00pm | Woodlawn Baptist Church, 6207 S University Ave, Chicago, IL | Join us in Union Park on April 29th at 1pm for a rally and march…
(2023-04-25). SDS condemns U of MN proposed budget cuts to ethnic and gender studies departments. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating this statement from Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Minnesota. | On Thursday, April 20, the Council of Chairs of CLA reached out to SDS in concern about massive budget cuts to ethnic studies, gender and women's studies departments that the University intends to make. These budget cuts would not only considerably limit the content available to all students, cutting courses and programs, but would also seriously endanger the jobs and livelihoods of faculty in these departments, if not threaten the existence of the departments as a whole. | The cuts inclu…
(2023-04-25). Climate Justice Committee marches for Earth Day and to oppose Hiawatha expansion. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Saturday, April 22, 200 people marched with the MN Climate Justice Committee and the many organizations that have been fighting the Hiawatha Expansion. The Earth Day march began and ended at the Roof Depot site. | The event featured speakers from organizations at the center of the fight, such as East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, the American Indian Movement and Little Earth Defenders, as well as groups that have been standing in solidarity and support of the struggle, including Minnesota Workers United and TCC4J. | April 22 is Earth Day. In the face of urgently needed climate action and…
(2023-04-25). Drop the charges now! Defend student activists! Justice for the Tampa 5! fightbacknews.org On March 6, 2023, members of Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society held a rally on the University of South Florida campus to defend diversity in higher education. At the rally, four women activists were suddenly and violently assaulted by USF police before being arrested. Later, on April 4, another student received a communication of the university's intent to charge her with additional misdemeanors and a felony — just like the other 4 activists. | The Tampa 5 — Chrisley Carpio, Gia Davila, Lauren Pineiro, Laura Rodriguez, and Jeanie K. deserve our support. They disrupted no campus activities, d…
(2023-04-25). Abel Padrón: Lo que más disfruto es la luz. cubadebate.cu Cuando no ocurren hechos relevantes, los fotoperiodistas más apasionados enfocan la mirada en su entorno. Así vemos a Abel Padrón, fotorreportero de Cubadebate desde 2019, apretar el obturador de su cámara en disímiles coberturas o en eventualidades de las cuáles es testigo. En sus fotografías Abel nos transmite un mensaje visual claro, armonioso y convincente, y sin rebuscamientos ni artilugios, nos pone de cara a la verdad.
(2023-04-25). 62 SNB: Elegidos Geonel Gutiérrez y Félix Rodríguez, los más destacados de las cuartas subseries. cubadebate.cu El lanzador artemiseño Geonel Gutiérrez y el jardinero cienfueguero Félix Rodríguez fueron los más destacados de las cuartas subseries de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, informaron esta mañana en conferencia de prensa autoridades del deporte.Gutiérrez en el compromiso ante los industriales lanzó un juego perfecto, en cinco entradas.
(2023-04-25). Avanzan las labores de mantenimiento en la CTE Antonio Guiteras y Ernesto Guevara. cubadebate.cu La termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras de Matanzas avanza en mantenimiento planificado, informó el periodista Bernardo Espinosa en su perfil de Facebook. El director de Generación Térmica de la Unión Eléctrica Edier Guzmán Pacheco, confirmó que el lamentable accidente ocurrido en la chimenea de esa Central, no afecta el cumplimiento del cronograma.
(2023-04-25). Biden se presentará a la reelección para los comicios del 2024. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, anunció este martes que se presentará a la reelección en los comicios de 2024. "Cada generación tiene un momento en el que ha tenido que defender la democracia. Defender sus libertades fundamentales. Creo que éste es el nuestro", comunicó el actual mandatario a través de su cuenta de Twitter.
(2023-04-25). CTC sobre el Primero de mayo: Se realizará acto en el malecón habanero y en las comunidades (+Video). cubadebate.cu El primero de mayo en Cuba no será una gran movilización como es tradicional. Se harán actos en comunidades, centros laborales y estudiantiles durante varios días, informó este martes en conferencia de prensa el Secretario General de la CTC, Ulises Guilarte. Explicó que no habrá desfile en la Plaza de Revolución, se hará un acto en el Malecón habanero.
(2023-04-25). Desde Italia, Fidel y la bandera cubana en las calles contra el fascismo. cubadebate.cu Con imágenes de Fidel y banderas cubanas, la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba, participó hoy en los desfiles por el aniversario 78 de la liberación del fascismo. La organización se hizo sentir en varias ciudades del país europeo. Cubadebate les ofrece algunas fotos de lo sucedido en Roma.
(2023-04-25). López Obrador presenta síntomas leves de covid-19, informó secretario de salud mexicano. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Salud, Jorge Alcocer dio a conocer que aún cuando se confirmó el diagnóstico de covid del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, sus síntomas son leves.
(2023-04-25). Presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina rinde tributo a Martí en el Parque 13 de Marzo. cubadebate.cu ≈Ωeljka Cvijanoviƒá, presidenta de Bosnia y Herzegovina, depositó una ofrenda floral en el capitalino Parque 13 de Marzo para rendir tributo a José Martí, Héroe Nacional de Cuba. La acompañó en la ceremonia àÅngel Villa Hernández, director general de Asuntos Bilaterales del Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, junto a otros miembros de la delegación.
(2023-04-25). Reto viral: øEres capaz de descubrir el número que falta en solo 10 segundos? cubadebate.cu El reto y acertijo visual que te proponemos hoy no es de los más habituales, aunque seguramente hayas visto alguno parecido que tenga que ver con las matemáticas. Se trata de conseguir averiguar cuál es el único número que falta en la serie. Son pocos los que todavía no se han dejado llevar por la fiebre de los test visuales de personalidad o este tipo de juegos.
(2023-04-25). Dr. Scott Jensen: You Are Being Played. marktaliano.net READ MORE: |
(2023-04-25). Nazi Battalions in Ukraine. marktaliano.net
(2023-04-25). Ukraine will launch its offensive by April 30, anniversary of Hitler's death – Newsweek. infobrics.org Preparations for Ukraine's anticipated offensive is far from complete.
(2023-04-25). A BRICS Threat to the Dollar?>. infobrics.org Perceived threats to the dollar's role in the global financial system are nothing new; they have been a frequent occurrence since the 1980s. But until would-be challengers can find a credible alternative to the dollar for their own savings, the greenback's dominance will not really be in doubt…
(2023-04-25). China Endorses Brics Coalition's 'Spirit of Openness' Amid Tunisia's Reported Bid to Join. infobrics.org Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has said the economic co-operative bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, known as Brics, is open to new members…
(2023-04-25). BRICS Nations Push to Expand Global Influence to Counter the West's 'Destructive Actions'. infobrics.org The BRICS nations are focusing on increasing their international roles and "enhancing coordination on key multilateral platforms," Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs reportedly revealed after a meeting with BRICS ambassadors. He stressed "the need for joint efforts to counter destructive actions aimed at destroying the established security architecture."
(2023-04-25). US and Ukrainian agents plotted to assassinate Russians in Africa. infobrics.org The case raises suspicions about possible US involvement in Ukrainian terrorist attacks on Russian territory.
(2023-04-25). Treatment of Russia at UN shows need of its urgent reform or even replacement. infobrics.org Incessant Western-induced tensions serve as a testament to the notion that the UN should be reformed. Former UK PM Liz Truss floated the idea last year, one of the very few things she was right about, although her reasoning for the move was anything but altruistic.
(2023-04-25). Is This Man a Russian Agent Operating in the Black Community of St. Louis? covertactionmagazine.com The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place. On April 18, the Department of Justice announced the indictment …
(2023-04-25). Mark Skidmore PhD Interview — The COVID-19 Agenda & The Bastardization Of The Peer Review Process. thelastamericanvagabond.com Since the beginning of the COVID-19 illusion we have seen a very disconcerting wave of suppression and outright censorship, but the most concerning aspect of this was when we saw the first peer reviewed study, in unprecedented fashion, removed by the outlet's editorial team in contradiction of the peer review process and disputed by the
(2023-04-25). Russian stocks close in the red on Tuesday. tass.com BCS Investment World projects the MOEX Index at 2,620-2,635 points for April 26, while the dollar exchange rate – at 81.3-81.6 rubles…
(2023-04-25). Avtovaz to produce new family of X-Cross cars in St. Petersburg. tass.com Earlier, Maxim Sokolov said that Avtovaz had sped up preparations for the start of production at the St. Petersburg facility, adding that the company planned to start producing Lada-branded cars there in May-June 2023…
(2023-04-25). Avtovaz to sign deal with three Chinese firms on production of Lada-branded cars. tass.com The issue is about the company's facilities in Izhevsk, St. Petersburg, as well as one of the plants in Tolyatti, Lada West Tolyatti where Niva Chevrolet was produced earlier, Maxim Sokolov said…
(2023-04-25). West uses Ukraine to divert developing countries' attention from Middle East issues. tass.com "Thus, the crises, which the developing countries have long been striving to settle, fall victim to the hypocrisy and colonial instincts of the West, which is obsessed with its selfish interests to dictate its demands to the whole world, ignoring other peoples' culture and traditions," the top diplomat stated…
(2023-04-25). Time for West to answer for sabotaged resolutions before UNGA. tass.com The Russian foreign minister also pointed out that "not long ago, the US and its allies exerted the utmost effort so that every time the veto is used on any issue in the Security Council, this issue is put to a debate at the UN General Assembly"
(2023-04-25). Lavrov calls on UN head to do his job as moderator in Middle East Quartet. tass.com The minister called attention to the fact that "the UN secretary general recently on his own initiative announced a meeting on Afghanistan for early May"
(2023-04-25). West not going to connect Russian Agricultural Bank back to SWIFT — Lavrov. tass.com It is noted that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has turned to three US banks asking to replace SWIFT and help Russian Agricultural Bank to service export transactions…
(2023-04-25). Russia calls on UN to help solve problem around US visas — diplomat. tass.com Maria Zakharova also noted that Washington is delaying extending visas to Russian journalists working in the United States…
(2023-04-25). Russia can begin dialogue with US only on equal footing, says senior Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Sergey Ryabkov, Washington is unwilling to resume dialogue on strategic stability and regional matters…
(2023-04-25). Russia declared all its goals in Ukraine, would like to hear about Western ones — Lavrov. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister urged the audience "to stay optimistic"
(2023-04-25). Lavrov held no separate meetings with US, Western diplomats during his US visit — deputy. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov went on to say that "all cards have been laid upon the table" by now…
(2023-04-25). Russia sees UN Secretary-General's efforts on grain deal but almost no progress — Lavrov. tass.com Unless you regard the hope beginning to appear that instead of normal supplies of necessary products to global markets it will be necessary to beg US, European ports, banks and other structures, insurance companies each time to show good will, as a result, Russian Foreign Minister said…
(2023-04-25). Shift to settlements in national currencies cannot be stopped — Lavrov. tass.com The future of the international currency financial system, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, remains to be seen, Russian Foreign Minister said…
(2023-04-25). NATO wanted to tear Russia apart but ended up pulling it together, says Lavrov. tass.com It is a nice line that Russia wanted to prevent NATO's expansion, Russian Foreign Minister said…
(2023-04-25). Contents of Guterres' message on grain deal has yet to be reported to Putin — Lavrov. tass.com It will be reported, and the reaction will be announced, Russian Foreign Minister said…
(2023-04-25). Russia well-placed for not depending on unreliable Western colleagues — Lavrov. tass.com "Sanctions against Russia are indeed such that no one has ever seen and could hardly imagine, but for us it is a clinched question, Foreign Minister said…
(2023-04-25). EU militarizing to contain Russia — Lavrov. tass.com According to the top Russian diplomat, it is obvious that now the European Union is not much different than NATO…
(2023-04-25). West began to talk about WWIII when Russia was silent about it — Lavrov. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister recalled that Russia has invited the United States to "reiterate publicly, officially, at the top level"
(2023-04-25). Roscosmos chief informs partners of space station's life extension to 2028. tass.com Roscosmos Chief Yury Borisov told TASS in November last year that the term of Russia's participation in the ISS project would depend on the technical condition of the Russian segment, the timeframe of deploying the new Russian Orbital Station (ROS)…
(2023-04-25). Russia set for further partnership development of military sports' traditions — Putin. tass.com The Russian leader also said that this meeting, which brought together delegations from numerous countries, was a decent opportunity for discussing systematic issues of military sports growth and the development of new approaches to broad cooperation in this sphere…
(2023-04-25). Wagner founder says he's not in Putin's inner circle. tass.com A number of media outlets repeatedly published information on Yevgeny Prigozhin being "Putin's cook"
(2023-04-25). Russian auto racer Mazepin says ready to be back to Formula One if sanctions lifted. tass.com In early March, Nikita Mazepin announced that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled to allow him to be back at the international racing tracks, including Formula One competitions…
(2023-04-25). Tensions in Palestinian-Israeli conflict at breaking point — Lavrov. tass.com "The number of incidents on the Blue Line with Lebanon, including the largest exchange of missile strikes since 2006, has increased," the top diplomat said…
(2023-04-25). Coexistence between Israel, Palestine must be achieved through bilateral talks — Lavrov. tass.com The ministers' conversation was taking place against the backdrop of a UN Security Council meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue…
(2023-04-25). Russia urges Israel, Palestine to cease terrorist attacks — Lavrov. tass.com The top diplomat also noted the special role of Saudi Arabia as the author of the Arab Peace Initiative, of Jordan in safeguarding Jerusalem's holy sites and of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation…
(2023-04-25). January 6 conspiracy trial: Prosecutor alleges Proud Boys saw themselves "as Donald Trump's army" wsws.org US Assistant attorney Conor Mulroe told jurors that the Proud Boys were a "violent gang" fighting to "keep their preferred leader in power no matter what the law or the courts had to say about it."
(2023-04-25). Battle lines harden in Canadian federal workers' strike. wsws.org The workers, who walked off the job April 19, are fighting over issues that are of critical importance to workers everywhere: protection from rampant inflation; increased job security; and changes in work rules to make for a better work-life balance.
(2023-04-25). The emergence of a dangerous fungus, Candida auris, in US health care systems. wsws.org A highly multi-drug-resistant fungus is emerging as a public health threat in the United States.
(2023-04-25). Benjamin Ferencz, last surviving Nuremberg war crimes prosecutor, dead at 103. wsws.org Benjamin Ferencz was the lead prosecutor in the Nuremberg trial of 24 leaders of the Nazi Einsatzgruppen death squads that led to their conviction on war crimes and crimes against humanity and he also called for the criminal prosecution of the Bush administration officials who waged an aggressive war against Iraq in violation of international law.
(2023-04-25). Former Louisville cop who killed Breonna Taylor rehired as nearby county sheriff's deputy. wsws.org Myles Cosgrove, the LMPD officer who fired the fatal shot that killed Taylor in her apartment in March 2020 but was never charged with a crime, has been hired by Carroll County as a deputy sheriff.
(2023-04-25). "Those he inspired will rise up, and like him, use their talents and their passions for good"—Minamata director Andrew Levitas marks the passing of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. wsws.org The death late last month of the multi-talented Ryuichi Sakamoto has seen an outpouring of tributes on social media from his artistic collaborators and fans.
(2023-04-25). London United bus drivers denounce Unite's below-inflation pay ballot. wsws.org Unite insisted its members vote on a de facto pay cut. A lump sum payment was thrown in by the company to help Unite ram the deal through.
(2023-04-25). COVID infections rise in Sri Lanka, despite government's efforts to hide the crisis. wsws.org Drastic funding cuts for public healthcare, means that Sri Lanka's working masses face grave threats from an upsurge of new variants of the virus.
(2023-04-25). Australian indigenous Voice seeks to entrench existing elite. wsws.org What is most striking about the Voice design report is its thoroughly anti-democratic character, explicitly rejecting the very idea of elections to the four-year posts on the Voice.
(2023-04-25). Mobilize all autoworkers to fight plant closures and mass layoffs! Defend the right to every job! wsws.org The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees calls for coordinated action by all United Auto Workers members and the building of rank-and-file committees in every factory to stop plant closings and mass layoffs.
(2023-04-25). Australian defence review outlines massive military build-up for war with China. wsws.org The Labor government's review calls for a "whole-of-nation" mobilisation, aimed at "projecting" aggressive military power throughout the region, clearly targeting China.
(2023-04-25). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Unions representing bank employees and transport workers set a 24-hour general strike for April 25 over plans to raise retirement age while defense workers in Illinois picketed the Rock Island Arsenal.
(2023-04-25). Los Angeles teacher: New tentative agreement does not meet rising cost of living. wsws.org "The union is telling us it's a good contract, but I seriously doubt that.," Helen said. "That last contract in 2019, turned out it wasn't that good. This time it's way worse because of the inflation. This time it is way worse."
(2023-04-25). South Korean president heads to Washington for summit. wsws.org This week's meeting between Presidents Yoon and Biden is meant to further align the two countries as Washington seeks war with China.
(2023-04-25). International Monetary Fund demands cuts as Egypt faces bankruptcy. wsws.org As Egypt's debt has risen, government's expenditure has gone on debt servicing rather than health, education and welfare.
(2023-04-25). PSOE-Podemos government exhumes remains of Spanish fascist Primo de Rivera. wsws.org Spain's pseudo-left Podemos party is continuing without interruption the bourgeoisie's legitimization of Spanish fascist criminals of the 20th century.
(2023-04-24). NATO's Fortress Europe records largest military spending since fall of Berlin Wall: SIPRI. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily Sabah with agenciesApril 24, 2023 Europe drives fresh record in worldwide military spending in 2022 SIPRI: World military expenditure reaches new record high as European spending surges Military spending around the world reached a record high last year, driven by an increase in expenditure in Europe not seen since the end of the Cold …
(2023-04-24). Ankara/NATO-led Azerbaijan-Turkey-Georgia military triad prepares for new wars in the Caucasus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 24, 2023 Georgia, Azerbaijan Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov during his visit to Baku and signed an agreement on defense cooperation between the two countries. The Georgian Defense Ministry said on April 24 that the two ministers discussed bilateral defense …
(2023-04-24). NATO trains Balkans, Caucasus, Eastern European cohorts for war with Russia, Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 24, 2023 Think like the "bad guys" — Exercise Saber Junction 22 For every NATO exercise, there's a blue team — the "good guys" who come to train and test their skills — and the "bad guys", who put them to the test by taking on the role of the …
(2023-04-24). "Strategic communications during times of war": NATO's top military HQ hosts Ukrainian defense, security officials. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 24, 2023 Ukraine Strategic Communications personnel visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Representatives from Ukrainian security and defence sector institutions visited Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) on Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, providing valuable insight into the role of strategic communications during times of war. The visit was part of …
(2023-04-24). Integration proceeds: Brazil to produce NATO-standard warplanes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ReutersApril 21, 2023 Brazil's Embraer to build NATO-approved aircraft in Portugal Brazil's Defence Minister Jose Mucio said on Friday his country's planemaker Embraer SA would manufacture aircraft that meet NATO's requirements in a partnership with Portuguese aerospace company OGMA. *** The company launched last week the A-29 Super Tucano with a NATO configuration, initially focussing …
(2023-04-24). Video: European war games test "ability to quickly aggregate U.S.-based combat power in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and Africa Defender 23 VIDEO DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on strategic deployment of U.S.-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, it demonstrates the ability to quickly aggregate U.S.-based combat power …
(2023-04-24). TikTokers use platform to discuss taboo topic of layoffs. america.cgtn.com 
For years, the topic of being fired was considered something to be personal, but with the emergence of social media, users have galvanized to discuss what was once taboo. One such platform that is seeing its users discuss the topic of layoffs is TikTok. TikTokers …
(2023-04-24). Electing union members to office is good, actually. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in As soon as the votes were counted in Chicago's mayoral election, declaring Brandon Johnson, a longtime Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leader as both a rank-and-file member and staffer, the winner, the concern trolling began. Conservative and liberal pundits had questions. Or rather, one question: How could Johnson represent the "public" when he's "beholden" to the teachers'
(2023-04-24). How a 1970s prisoner-organized literacy program changed Maryland's penitentiaries. therealnews.com 
Marshall "Eddie" Conway was framed for the murder of a police officer and incarcerated for 44 years—but even behind bars, he continued to organize. In the early 1970s, Maryland's state prisons were overcrowded and lacked education opportunities for incarcerated people. As a form of intervention, Eddie organized a university-level education program with fellow prisoners known as "To Say Their Own Word." The program not only raised the level of literacy among inmates; it also forged stronger solidarity between prisoners, and catalyzed other organizing and transformation across Maryland's prison system.
(2023-04-24). Reproductive Justice Action — Milwaukee joins Coalition to March on the DNC. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Grassroots organization Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) proudly endorsed the Coalition to March on the DNC in 2024 and joined several other groups in Chicago on April 18 for the press conference officially launching the effort. RJAM is now a coalition member of both the Coalition to March on the RNC in 2024 (in Milwaukee) and the Coalition to March on the DNC (in Chicago) the same summer, the first in July and the second in August. | "We want to put on display for the country that Chicago is having a new day, and we want to invite everybody in the movements around the country to com…
(2023-04-24). Arlington, TX students march to defend diversity, equity and inclusion measures. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 21, members of NTXStudentsForDEI and UT-Arlington's Progressive Student Union marched through the streets of University of Texas at Arlington in protest of recent attacks on diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. | Before marching, Mark Napieralski, former president of PSU, gave a speech denouncing UTA's not making a promise to protect DEI and oppressed nationality students. Napieralski also remarked on the irony of UTA boasting high rates of Black graduates, while making cuts to ethnic studies programs. | As they marched, students chanted "DEI till I D-I-E," and "Not my UTA" amon…
(2023-04-24). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee leads Earth Day rally and march. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) hosted an anti-war rally and march on April 22 to commemorate Earth Day. The rally highlighted the need to fight back against the sources of environmental destruction: namely, the capitalist war machine and the corporations that put profit over people and planet. | The determined group braved a late April hailstorm and marched to a local Chase Bank, where they filled the space with fiery chants of "Chase Bank you can't hide, stop funding Line 5!" Chase was chosen as the destination because of their partnership with war profiteer Raytheon and the funding…
(2023-04-24). Africa, Now Squeezed to the Bones. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – As many as 45 African countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have been further squeezed as funding shrinks to lowest ever levels; a portion of the so-called aid goes back to the rich donor countries. See what happens.
(2023-04-24). Biden's Aggressive Foreign Policy. transcend.org The United States has a motive: to cut off from Russia a source of income. Recently Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh described in great detail how the United States sabotaged the two pipelines. The decision to do so must have been made by President Biden.
(2023-04-24). Economic System in Islam Compared with Capitalism and Socialism. transcend.org Abstract: This paper covers some popular Islamic Economic topics in a short and lucid style for those who want to know the basic Islamic concepts of economy. The topic, the economic system in Islam, might cause astonishment among Muslims who received Western style education.
(2023-04-24). G7 Endorses Japan's Fukushima Water Discharge Plans. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – Ignoring Science, Environmental Protection and International Law – Legacy of Fukushima disaster proves that nuclear energy is no solution to energy and climate crises.
(2023-04-24). 'It May Be in No One's Interest to Reveal More': Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power. transcend.org Journalists Pushing For Less Transparency…
(2023-04-24). Leaks Reveal Reality behind U.S. Propaganda in Ukraine. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – The U.S. corporate media's first response to the leaking of secret documents about the war in Ukraine was to throw some mud in the water, declare "nothing to see here," and cover it as a depoliticized crime story. President Biden dismissed the leaks as revealing nothing of "great consequence."
(2023-04-24). Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – Leaked U.S. intelligence documents have exposed Western disinformation about Ukraine winning the war. Now the heavy fighting moves to Washington.
(2023-04-24). More Unanswered Red Flags Regarding Jack Teixeira and the Pentagon Leaks. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – Former military and intelligence professionals voiced doubts about the allegations that he removed TOP SECRET documents and posted them to a gamer chat. They agree that something is not right and the media account does not make sense… I remain skeptical of the narrative and hope by raising these questions that some journalists will try to get to the ground truth.
(2023-04-24). Natu Natu (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Oscar Winning Video from the South Indian Film "RRR" at the 2023 Academy Award Ceremony | Click on Watch on YouTube and enjoy the exquisite Indian show.
(2023-04-24). Our Tech Overlords Offer another Climate Solution without Sacrifice. transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – My expectations are never disappointed when I read that the solutions to problems created by technology are in more technology. It will solve our problems without us having to make any substantial change in our way of life. We cannot wait for our tech overlords to solve our problems; their kind of thinking only perpetuates them.
(2023-04-24). Pentagon Documents Leak: Here's What You Need to Know. transcend.org 11 Apr 2023 – Documents posted online appeared to reveal details of how US agencies spy on other nations, including allies.
(2023-04-24). Peru's Coup-Plotting Congress Has 6% Approval, 91% Disapproval (but Full US Backing). transcend.org 17 Apr 2023 – Peru's coup-plotting, right-wing-controlled congress has 6% approval and 91% disapproval. Unelected leader Dina Boluarte has 15% approval and 78% disapproval. But they have the full support of the US, Canada, and foreign mining corporations.
(2023-04-24). Snowden and Teixeira: Ten Years of Disaster. transcend.org 16 Apr 2023 – The behavior of The New York Times and Washington Post in the current case involving secret documents is truly shocking. In contrast to 10 years ago, they now see their mission as to serve the security state, not public knowledge.
(2023-04-24). 'Spreading Faster than Ever': Bangladesh's Tea Pickers Have World's Highest Rate of Leprosy. transcend.org Despite the WHO declaring it eliminated in 1998, thousands of tea pickers have caught the disease.
(2023-04-24). The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Now so Huge and Permanent That a Coastal Ecosystem Is Thriving on It. transcend.org 18 Apr 2023 – Scientists found thriving communities of coastal creatures living on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — a 620,000 square mile swirl of trash in the ocean between California and Hawaii.
(2023-04-24). UN Expresses Concerns over Reports of US Spying on Its Top Officials. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – The classified documents leaked from the US Department of Defense recently have yet again exposed how it spies on even its close allies and violates their sovereignty to pursue its own interests.
(2023-04-24). US/EU/NATO Meet with Somaliland Secessionists. transcend.org 19 Apr 2023 – As Somaliland forces continue to fire on Somali nationalists, US/EU/NATO officials held a joint call with secessionist Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi.
(2023-04-24). Video: Kary Mullis, Nobel Prize Winning Inventor of PCR "Test'. Died in August 2019. marktaliano.net 
(2023-04-24). Roubini: We're Shifting to 'Bipolar' Global Reserve Currency System with Chinese Yuan as Alternative to US Dollar. infobrics.org Economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as "Dr. Doom," predicts that the global reserve currency system will shift from unipolar to bipolar. He expects most countries that attempt to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar to propose the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the USD…
(2023-04-24). China Ready to Release More Films on Russian Screens. infobrics.org China is ready to show more of its films to Russian viewers, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said…
(2023-04-24). Managing India-Russia Economic Ties under the Shadow of Sanctions. infobrics.org The year 2022 saw ever-increasing sanctions on Russia imposed by the US, EU, and their allies. The track record of Western sanctions shows that they are quick to be imposed, but very slow to be removed. Given the current international diplomatic situation, it is reasonable to assume that sanctions on Russia are going to remain in place for a very long time — India will need to plan accordingly…
(2023-04-24). G7's desire to further embargo Russia a sign of desperation. infobrics.org New sanctions package on Russia will fail like the previous ones.
(2023-04-24). NATO's weapons are leaking to black market – Western journalist. infobrics.org Seymour Hersh's report validate what has been said by many Russian authorities months ago.
(2023-04-24). EU navies to face off China over Taiwan. infobrics.org Borrell's controversial statements seem to be indicative of a major (and rapidly growing) divide between the EU as a (geo)political entity and its top member states. The EU's head diplomat might have been seeking a counterargument to French President Emmanuel Macron's recently revealed stance voiced earlier in the month that boils down to the EU essentially minding its own business, taking care of its own numerous issues and just leaving China alone.
(2023-04-24). Sri Lankan pseudo-left FSP and IUSF silent on their thuggish attack against IYSSE socialist campaigner. wsws.org The Frontline Socialist Party and Inter University Student Federation, which posture as champions of democratic rights at press conferences and meetings, violently oppose the IYSSE and students exercising their democratic rights on university campuses.
(2023-04-24). UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee resolves to fight Communication Workers Union sell-out deal. wsws.org The fight begins now at every mail centre and delivery office across Royal Mail Group to deliver a resounding NO vote to this sell-out agreement.
(2023-04-24). Yellen lays out economic war against China. wsws.org In pursuit of its objectives, the US has imposed a range of sanctions aimed at crippling high-tech development in China, on the grounds that this affects national security…
(2023-04-24). New York Philharmonic will not perform Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony. wsws.org The highly regarded Russian conductor Tugan Sokhiev was scheduled to lead the orchestra in a rendition of the Soviet master's most famous works, composed during the devastating 1941-1944 siege of Leningrad, and performed in that city in August 1942.
(2023-04-24). This week in history: April 24-30. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-04-24). Germany: Public Service Action Committee calls for vote against wage cuts and to prepare for an all-out strike. wsws.org The new contract agreed by the Verdi union on Saturday will mean cuts in real wages under conditions of high inflation.
(2023-04-24). Sudan fighting provokes mass exodus. wsws.org United Nations figures show that more than 420 people have been killed, including at least 256 civilians, and more than 3,500 wounded since fighting broke out on April 15.
(2023-04-24). Los Angeles teachers: No to the UTLA sell-out! Demand the immediate release of the full contract and adequate time to study it! wsws.org Nearly an entire week has passed since the United Teachers of Los Angeles and the School District suddenly announced a new tentative agreement. But neither has yet to release any details.
(2023-04-24). Television writer on fight with studios, networks: "We're looking at the extinction of writing as a profession" wsws.org The WSWS recently spoke to a veteran television writer about the issues facing writers and the upcoming strike deadline. The writer chose to remain anonymous.
(2023-04-23). Germany: Pentagon builds new hospital "to shift focus to wartime care to treat battlefield injuries, handle mass casualties" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 20, 2023 US military hospital to replace 70-year-old Landstuhl is on track for 2027, officials say Landstuhl Regional Medical Center this month celebrates its 70th anniversary, but with construction of its replacement proceeding apace, the storied hilltop hospital is unlikely to have many more anniversaries in its future. Work a few miles …
(2023-04-23). "Ensure Ukraine's victory": Borrell says 46,000 Ukrainian troops have been/will be trained in EU states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 21, 2023 Borrel: More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the EU More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the European Union (EU) within the framework of the military aid mission. [T]his was said by the head of the EU …
(2023-04-23). Colombia raises threat level for Nevado del Ruiz volcano. america.cgtn.com 
The Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia is on orange alert and could erupt any day now, prompting the closure of the Los Nevados National Natural Park and voluntary evacuation of 2,500 families living in the area.
(2023-04-23). Environmentalists warn of the impact of rising sea levels on NYC. america.cgtn.com The city of New York is threatened by the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels and severe storms. Find out more.
(2023-04-23). Mexico is the largest exporter of cars to U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico's auto industry accounts for 20% of the country's overall manufacturing, and last fall it became the top vehicle exporter to the U.S. market. See more.
(2023-04-23). The Ukraine Kill List and Weaponizing Anti-Semitism, with David Miller. mintpressnews.com David Miller joins Lowkey to reveal the covert tactics of the powerful Israel Lobby, the weaponization of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, and the insidious influence of the Center for Countering Disinformation in this thought-provoking episode of The Watchdog.
(2023-04-23). FRSO salutes the National Democratic Front of the Philippines on 50th anniversary. fightbacknews.org Dear Comrades, | On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), Freedom Road Socialist Organization sends warm and militant greetings. The achievements of the NDFP are legion and inspiration to revolutionaries everywhere. We are certain that efforts of the NDFP to build the national democratic movement and assisting the peoples war will meet with even great successes in the future. | For the past 50 years the NDFP and its constituent organization have crystallized the aspirations of the peoples of the Philippines to end the rule of imperialism,…
(2023-04-23). Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passes resolution to reopen labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Tuesday, April 18 the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution asking Ascension Wisconsin to reopen the labor and delivery Unit at Saint Francis Hospital. | The Coalition to Save Saint Francis held a press conference in the City Hall rotunda after the resolution passed. | "Today the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging Ascension Saint Francis to reconsider its closure of the labor and delivery unit that closed at Christmas time at Saint Francis, but also to commit to stop divesting from the city of Milwaukee. We want them to establish a one-year morat…
(2023-04-23). Major victory in the struggle against police crimes in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On April 20, after two years of fighting by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and victimized families, a new policy that guarantees the public release of police camera footage after critical incidents was passed by the Fire and Police Commission (FPC). This policy requires the Milwaukee Police Department to release video footage of any critical incidents to the victim's next of kin within 48 hours and to the public within 15 days. | While the Milwaukee Alliance and their allies were demanding the 48-hour public release of footage and 24-hour release of the names of pol…
(2023-04-23). The War on Us /By Robert F. Kennedy Jr. marktaliano.net READ MORE: COVID Crimes. When Will the Perpetrators be Prosecuted? Deepen the backlash against public health. Foul Play With Ventilators/ By Dr. Mike Yeadon Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg — this is something like genocide — Jul 30 2021…
(2023-04-23). LETTER FROM READER — Re: Secret COINTELPRO Plot to Infiltrate and Destroy the American Indian Movement: "We Wanted Them to Kill Each Other"—FBI Agent Admits After 5 Decades of Silence. covertactionmagazine.com Dear Jeremy, Pearl after pearl spews forth from your agitated fingers. Here is one I wish to comment upon: Secret COINTELPRO Plot to Infiltrate and Destroy the American Indian Movement: "We Wanted Them to Kill Each Other"—FBI Agent Admits After 5 Decades of Silence. "In a 2019 documentary that aired on PBS, From Wounded Knee to Standing …
(2023-04-23). DNA Contamination In COVID Injections, Genetic Barcodes & The Ongoing COVID Illusion Coverup. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/23/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-23). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 13. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
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