(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). 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). "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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-25). 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). Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists' Award After Blocking Reforms. levernews.com 
(2023-04-25). Joe Manchin's Tax Hike On The Working Class. levernews.com 
(2023-04-24). Cross-border passenger train on track to boost trade, relations with Laos. ecns.cn What can a high-quality railway bring to a less-developed region? China has answered that question with decades of efforts to build railways across the country, and those efforts have borne fruit.
(2023-04-24). ChatGPT craze drives domestic innovation. ecns.cn China's natural language processing (NLP) development is expected to see rapid development as Microsoft-backed ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. But additional joint efforts are needed for more homegrown breakthroughs.
(2023-04-24). Premier calls for advancing ties with Cuba. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Monday for strengthened strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation between China and Cuba to make joint efforts to build a China-Cuba community with a shared future.
(2023-04-24). Foreign Ministry: China respects sovereign status of all countries. ecns.cn China has always respected the sovereign status of all former Soviet republics and this position has not changed, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, after recent remarks on the issue by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye.
(2023-04-24). Xi meets new envoys, urges joint efforts. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Monday China's commitment to peaceful development, saying that the nation will create more opportunities for the world with its own development and work with other countries to jointly deal with global challenges.
(2023-04-24). EU-China relations should not be tied to the Ukraine crisis: Chinese envoy to EU. ecns.cn The EU should not view the China-EU relations through the "prism" of the Ukraine crisis and should not sacrifice the China-EU relations and the interests of China as the cost to develop its relations with the U.S.
(2023-04-24). Sufficient travel urged to break 'vicious cycle'. ecns.cn Scholars from the United States and China expressed hope during a seminar for robust travel between the two countries to resume, and said both sides should remove obstacles to the process.
(2023-04-25). The real and reel Ava Gardner: What price celebrityhood? peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — As a film historian, when I heard a bioplay was being mounted about silver screen siren Ava Gardner at one of L.A.'s finest theaters, the Geffen Playhouse, it was "Westwood Ho!" for moi. I strapped on my running shoes and said, "Feets, don't fail me now! Feets, do your thing!" to go …
(2023-04-25). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: The Social Network (w/ Jordan Uhl). levernews.com
(2023-04-25). Articles] Global burden of chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors, 1990—2019: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com Albeit the age-standardised prevalence, death, and DALYs rates of CRDs have decreased, they still cause a substantial burden and deaths worldwide. The high death and DALYs rates in low and low-middle SDI countries highlights the urgent need for improved preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic measures. Global strategies for tobacco control, enhancing air quality, reducing occupational hazards, and fostering clean cooking fuels are crucial steps in reducing the burden of CRDs, especially in low- and lower-middle income countries.
(2023-04-25). TCG-Anadolu: A game-changer for Turkish armed forces. trtworld.com The 232-metre-long ship with a displacement of 27,436 tons was produced in seven years and cost at least $1 billion. | TCG-Anadolu: A game-changer for Turkish armed forces…
(2023-04-25). US Supreme Court's blow to Big Oil 'should open the floodgates for more lawsuits'. nationofchange.org "The high court's decision is a major victory for communities across the country that are fighting to hold Big Oil accountable and make them pay for the climate damages they knowingly caused," said one advocate.
(2023-04-25). UK Spent Public Funds Backing Guaido in Gold Dispute. telesurenglish.net Britain's Foreign Office spent £80,697 in public funds supporting Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó's campaign to seize roughly $2bn of gold held in the Bank of England, documents obtained by Declassified show. | RELATED: | The data highlights the extent to which the UK government has assisted Guaidó's efforts to access Venezuelan state assets, with the Foreign Office investing both political and financial capital in…
(2023-04-25). Carlson leaves Fox with millions ready to accept fascist lies. peoplesworld.org 
Tucker Carlson is the latest in a string of right-wing ideologues who, historically, rose to great heights in U.S. media to carry out the job of making fascism acceptable to Americans. He is preceded in the distant past by Father Charles Coughlin, the fascist radio megastar of the 1930s who made Hitler palatable to Americans …
(2023-04-25). The real reason for Montana's TikTok ban? U.S. tech monopolies don't want competition. peoplesworld.org 
Montana lawmakers have decided to ban TikTok, the popular social media app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. Now, their bill awaits the signature of the state's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte to become law. The argument for banning TikTok is based on several conspiracy theories. But the real conspiracy theory, which Montana has a role in, isn't being reported. …
(2023-04-25). The struggle over medication abortion is far from over. liberationnews.org 
We also cannot ignore the role that the pharmaceutical industry, worth billions, played in the Supreme Court's decision.
(2023-04-25). Movement for union democracy comes to UFCW. peoplesworld.org 
LAS VEGAS—The movement for union democracy, campaigning for directly elected leaders who are much more accountable to members, has come to the United Food and Commercial Workers, the AFL-CIO's third-largest union. A growing group of workers, "Essential Workers for Democracy," or ewd.org, is campaigning for reforms in the 1.2-million-member union. Other challenging groups have joined …
(2023-04-25). Some civilian Pentagon bosses haven't gotten Biden's pro-union message. peoplesworld.org 
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. —Democratic President Joe Biden often pledges to be "the most pro-union president ever." He instituted a comprehensive plan to accomplish that via executive orders, since Congress hasn't OK d the Protect The Right To Organize Act, which he pushes. But some civilian Pentagon bosses "haven't gotten the message," says Government Employees …
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Men need to take melanoma seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's only April, but many people across the country and the globe are already enjoying summerlike temperatures. But getting out in the sun also increases your risk of getting skin cancer. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells that produce the pigment in your skin that gives it color. It most often occurs on skin that is exposed to the sun, but can develop in your eyes and,…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Under 40? What you should know about testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and for young men, it's a good time to recognize the signs of testicular cancer. Approximately 1 of every 250 men in the U.S. will develop testicular cancer, with an average age of 33 at the time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR-az6uphA&feature=youtu.be Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-04-25). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-04-25). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-04-25). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-04-25). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-04-25). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-04-25). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Can a supplement help you sleep? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest? ANSWER: Getting a good night's sleep is important. It can be frustrating when you struggle to fall and stay asleep.Work, household…
(2023-04-25). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-04-25). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-04-25). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-04-25). Save lives this Take Back Day; safely dispose of unused medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dispose of unneeded medications safely during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Mayo Clinic, in collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications. "The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET) are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other…
(2023-04-25). Hope beyond heart failure: Innovative treatment allows woman to change the course of her heart failure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When they thought they were out of options, Nancy O'Brien brought her adult daughter, Jessica, to Mayo Clinic to look into palliative or comfort care after Jessica went into heart failure. However, Mayo Clinic doctors were able to find an innovative solution that reset Jessica's clinical course and helped her get her life back. Watch: Hope beyond heart failure youtu.be/hvit3yEAQaI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 55) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-04-25). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-04-25). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-04-25). Algae growing under Arctic Sea ice found contaminated by microplastics. nationofchange.org "Arctic biota are already under serious pressure from global heating, which progresses four times faster in the Arctic compared with the globe."
(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). Seriously auditing the rich makes sense. Seriously taxing the rich can save us.Ôøº. nationofchange.org The affluent gang at Patriotic Millionaires is making the case for an entirely new tax system.
(2023-04-25). Inicia en Colombia Conferencia Internacional sobre Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente Petro saludó a los invitados a la cumbre y se dispone a instalar la mesa para iniciar una conversación privada con todas las delegaciones.
(2023-04-25). OMS advierte de riesgo biológico tras toma de laboratorio en Sudán. telesurtv.net Los técnicos "no pueden acceder al centro sanitario para controlar la situación", agregó el representante de la OMS en Sudán, Nima Saeed Abid.
(2023-04-25). ONU pide investigar asesinato de 150 civiles en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net La organización hizo un llamado para que todas las partes en el conflicto de Burkina Faso respeten sus obligaciones en virtud del derecho internacional humanitario.
(2023-04-25). Asambleístas de Ecuador comparecerán en juicio contra Lasso. telesurtv.net La jornada se cumple el penúltimo día de comparecencias de testigos de la defensa y la acusación en el proceso judicial contra el presidente ecuatoriano.
(2023-04-25). Presidente mexicano presenta buen estado de salud ante Covid-19. telesurtv.net Al mandatario le diagnosticaron Covid-19 este fin de semana, al presentar síntomas como inflamación en vías respiratorias altas, fiebre y cansancio.
(2023-04-25). Rusia acusa que Occidente especula sobre situación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso afirma que tal acción constituye un intento de chantajear y amenazar a los países en desarrollo y desviar así su atención de los problemas de Oriente Medio.
(2023-04-25). Presidente Biden anuncia su campaña para la reelección en 2024. telesurtv.net Biden ha estado diciendo que tenía la intención de postularse para un segundo mandato desde sus primeros días en el cargo.
(2023-04-25). Avanza visita de premier de San Vicente y las Granadinas a Venezuela. telesurtv.net Venezuela y San Vicente y las Granadinas establecieron relaciones desde el 29 de octubre de 1981, fecha en la cual inició el fortalecimiento de los lazos de hermandad…
(2023-04-25). Gremios uruguayos protestan contra Reforma Jubilatoria. telesurtv.net Varios sindicatos se adhirieron al paro por 24 horas y convocaron a manifestarse en la tarde del martes frente al Palacio Legislativo.
(2023-04-25). Ascienden a 89 los cadáveres de miembros de secta en Kenia. telesurtv.net El ministro keniano del Interior señaló que "hemos podido descubrir, por el momento, otros 16 cuerpos más".
(2023-04-25). Recuperan 58 cuerpos de migrantes frente a costas de Túnez. telesurtv.net El vocero de la Guardia Nacional tunecina señaló que en las últimas 48 horas fueron detenidas 51 salidas de migrantes.
(2023-04-25). Cuba anuncia nuevos diálogos entre Colombia y ELN en La Habana. telesurtv.net Por su parte, el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, ratificó este lunes el compromiso con la paz entre el Gobierno de Colombia y el ELN.
(2023-04-25). Rusia advierte que acciones de Ucrania amenazan acuerdo de granos. telesurtv.net La ONU presentó a Rusia una propuesta para prolongar el acuerdo para facilitar la exportación de cereales ucranianos…
(2023-04-25). Inician competencias de ciclismo de pista de los Juegos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net Entre las categorías destacan el ciclismo de velocidad en diferentes distancias, individual y por equipos, y de persecución, entre otras.
(2023-04-25). Centro de migrantes supera su capacidad de alojamiento en Italia. telesurtv.net Organizaciones como Save the Children han denunciado la precaria higiene en el centro de acogida en Lampedusa.
(2023-04-25). Sube a 12 cifra de muertos por virus de Marburgo en Guinea Ecuatorial. telesurtv.net Los casos de esa fiebre hemorrágica se extienden desde la provincia de Kié-Ntem (este) hasta Bata (capital económica).
(2023-04-25). Presidentes de Brasil y España buscarán relanzar cooperación. telesurtv.net Ambos mandatarios celebrarían una cumbre bilateral que representaría nueva alianza de la Unión Europea y América Latina.
(2023-04-25). Condenan nuevas sanciones de UE contra funcionarios de Siria. telesurtv.net Según la Cancillería de Siria, las políticas de la Unión Europea suponen amenaza para la vida y sustento de los sirios.
(2023-04-25). Significado de la Revolución de los Claveles para Portugal. telesurtv.net El 25 de abril de 1974 se llevó a cabo un alzamiento militar apoyado en los sectores populares que puso fin a más de 40 años de dictadura.
(2023-04-25). Explosión e incendio provocan múltiples heridos en Argentina. telesurtv.net La deflagración ocurrió mientras se trataba de reparar una fuga de gas y afectó a un estudio jurídico y varias viviendas colindantes, así como a algunos vehículos que perdieron sus ventanillas por la onda expansiva.
(2023-04-25). Sismo de magnitud 5.8 azota la provincia ecuatoriana de Guayas. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos indicó que el sismo fue percibido en las provincias de Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos, Azuay, Chimborazo, Bolívar y Cañar.
(2023-04-25). Presidente de Colombia presidirá conferencia sobre Venezuela. telesurtv.net Desde su llegada al poder en Colombia, Gustavo Petro ha asumido el papel de intermediario entre su par venezolano Nicolás Maduro y sus contradictores.
(2023-04-25). Rusia, Türkiye, Siria e Irán tratan temas de seguridad regional. t.co El ministerio de Defensa ruso apuntó que se le dio especial importancia a la lucha contra las amenazas terroristas.
(2023-04-25). Partes en conflicto en Sudán acuerdan tregua de 72 horas. telesurtv.net El alto funcionario de EE.UU. señaló que tras unas "intensas negociaciones" las partes acordaron implementar una tregua.
(2023-04-25). Oposición paraguaya presenta decretos si gana la presidencia. telesurtv.net La propuesta de la coalición opositora señaló que su primer decreto sería la rebaja de las tarifas energéticas.
(2023-04-25). 9 European Countries to Turn North Sea Into Green Power Plant. telesurenglish.net A declaration has been signed by nine European nations, with the aim of converting the North Sea into an environmentally sustainable power generator. | Related: | The document, endorsed during the second North Sea Summit held in Ostend, Belgium on Monday, outlines a bold vision that encompasses the generation of a minimum of 120 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power within the North Sea region by the year 2030. | Th…
(2023-04-25). Colombian Government To Resume Peace Talks With ELN On May 2. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Colombian government representatives announced they would resume peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) on May 2 in Cuba. | RELATED: | The ELN delegation explained that it will seek to negotiate the participation of civilians in the peace process and the approval of a bilateral ceasefire. | Recently, the Colombian government questioned whether the ELN has a will to achieve peace since this group killed ni…
(2023-04-25). Colombian President Petro to Chair Summit on Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet with representatives of some 20 countries in a conference aimed at contributing to the resumption of dialogue between the Venezuelan government and its political opposition. | RELATED: | The "Bogota Summit" will include representatives from Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Turkey,…
(2023-04-25). Earthquake in Western Indonesia, Residents Flee Coastal Areas. telesurenglish.net A seismic activity measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale jolted West Sumatra, Indonesia, and bore the possibility to provoke a tsunami. Upon this event, the meteorological agency and local authorities advised coastal inhabitants to evacuate. | Related: | The seismic event occurred at 3: 00 a.m. Jakarta's time on Tuesday (equivalent to 2000 GMT on Monday). As reported by the meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency of the country, the earthquake's…
(2023-04-25). Guterres and Lavrov Discuss Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria. telesurenglish.net On Monday, United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres and Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the Ukraine crisis as well as the situation in Afghanistan and Syria. | RELATED: | With regard to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports, Guterres expressed concerns about the recent obstacles encountered by the Joint…
(2023-04-25). Haitian Citizens Lynch At Least 12 Gang Members In Canape-Vert. telesurenglish.net On Monday, residents of Haiti's Canape-Vert neighborhood in Port-au-Prince stoned and burned alive over a dozen suspected gang members previously arrested by the Police. | RELATED: | "Our agents searched for a minibus carrying armed group members. We found a suspected vehicle carrying people with weapons. These individuals were shortly after lynched by the people," the Haitian Police reported. | Authorities did not specify the…
(2023-04-25). Kremlin Says Conditions Not Ripe for Grain Deal Extension. telesurenglish.net Circumstances are not yet in favor of extending the Black Sea grain export deal, the Kremlin said on Tuesday after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue. | RELATED: | So much time has passed but the part of the deal regarding the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers has not been implemented, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that the "Bl…
(2023-04-25). Portugal, Brazil Sign MOU to Produce Military Aircraft. telesurenglish.net On Monday, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Brazilian aviation company Embraer and Portuguese defense aerospace companies, outlining their agreement to undertake production of military aircraft within the European region. | Related: | The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was executed in the presence of Antonio Costa, the Prime Minister of Portugal, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President…
(2023-04-25). Portugal Remembers the 1974 Carnation Revolution. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Portuguese commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, a civil-military uprising which took place on April 25, 1974 and put an end to the dictatorship led by Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. | RELATED: | On that day, the population flooded the streets of Lisbon carrying red carnations that they placed in the mouths of army rifles, thus seeking to create a symbol to achieve social change without sheddi…
(2023-04-25). South Sudan Receives 10,000 People Fleeing Conflict in Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Monday evening, South Sudan confirmed receiving more than 10,000 civilians displaced by the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. | RELATED: | Foreign Affairs Minister Deng Dau Deng said the majority of the returnees are South Sudanese nationals, while others include Sudanese, Kenyans, Ugandans, Eritreans, and Somalis. | "On the situation of South Sudanese, the government is doing everything within its power…
(2023-04-25). Sudan Factions Agree to 72-Hour Ceasefire, Foreigners Evacuated. telesurenglish.net Sudan's warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting on Tuesday, while Western, Arab and Asian nations raced to extract their citizens from the country. | Related: | The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) has asserted that the cessation of hostilities was mediated through the intervention of the United States and Saudi Arabia. The accord was initially publicized by the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, w…
(2023-04-25). Summit on Venezuelan Political Situation Kicks Off in Bogota. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the "International Conference on the Political Process in Venezuela" kicked off in Bogota under the leadership of Colombian President Gustavo Petro. | RELATED: | "This conference has many expectations. And when great hopes are generated, great disappointments might also be generated. I hope it doesn't happen like that," he said in his opening speech and recalled the importance of what will be discussed.
(2023-04-25). UN Personnel Evacuated to Red Sea Port From Sudanese Capital. telesurenglish.net On Monday, about 700 United Nations, international NGOs, embassy staff and their dependents have reached Port Sudan on the Red Sea by road. | RELATED: | Dozens of international staff have already been evacuated from El Geneina and Zalingei to neighboring Chad while other operations are ongoing or planned, said Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres. | "The Secretary-General's Spe…
(2023-04-25). US President Biden Is Running for Re-Election. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election through a video entitled "Freedom" that he released on his social networks. | RELATED: | He asked voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he started when he took office and lashed out at the extremism of former President Donald Trump and his supporters after promising to heal the "soul of the Nation". | "When I ran for president fou…
(2023-04-25). Alleged Wagner Deserter on Trial After Oslo Street Brawl. themoscowtimes.com Andrei Medvedev has been a headache for the authorities since his arrival in Norway to seek asylum.
(2023-04-25). Former Russian President Mocks 'Desperate Grandpa' Biden. themoscowtimes.com The comments came in response to the 80-year-old U.S. president announcing his candidacy for re-election in 2024.
(2023-04-25). Fresh Wagner Graves Unearthed in Siberia. themoscowtimes.com The Russian mercenary group has not disclosed the number of its fighters killed in Ukraine.
(2023-04-25). Moscow Students Targeted in Russia's Spring Military Call-Up. themoscowtimes.com Activists say the Russian military may be planning to quickly complete its spring call-up before focusing on a potential renewed mobilization.
(2023-04-25). Rebranded KFC Opens in Russia Following Chicken Chain's Departure Over Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The rebranded restaurant chain's flagship location was fully packed at its grand opening.
(2023-04-25). Russia Hosts Talks with Iran, Syria, Turkey. themoscowtimes.com The talks aimed to normalize ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011.
(2023-04-25). Russia to Close Red Square 2 Weeks Ahead of WWII Victory Parade. themoscowtimes.com Authorities have never closed Red Square for such a long period ahead of the annual military showcase.
(2023-04-25). Russian Soldier Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Treason Charges. themoscowtimes.com The sentencing is the latest in a series of increasingly frequent court cases against military servicemembers since Russia invaded Ukraine.
(2023-04-25). Russian Tourists Set Sights on Europe Despite Flight, Visa Limits. themoscowtimes.com Russia's leading independent travel management company has seen a 30-40% increase in EU visa requests compared to April 2022.
(2023-04-25). Sweden Says Expelling 5 Russian Diplomats. themoscowtimes.com The Swedish Security Service previously said it believes every third Russian diplomat in the country works for Russian intelligence under diplomatic cover.
(2023-04-25). Ukraine Allies Denounce 'Cynical' Russian Meeting at UN. themoscowtimes.com Russia holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council in April and organized the meeting as one of its "signature" events of its tenure.
(2023-04-25). How union workers are fighting to save veterans. nationofchange.org "It's hard for veterans to ask for help."
(2023-04-25). Kenya exhumes more bodies as starvation cult deaths mount. trtworld.com As the fatalities soar, authorities at the state-run Malindi Sub-County Hospital warn that the morgue is running out of space to store the bodies. | Kenya exhumes more bodies as starvation cult deaths mount…
(2023-04-25). Thousands flee Sudan conflict, arrive in neighbouring South Sudan. trtworld.com Around 5,000 people reach the border town of Renk in South Sudan, however, the number would be bigger than that, according to local media reports. | Thousands flee Sudan conflict, arrive in neighbouring South Sudan…
(2023-04-25). Biden, 80, announces 2024 bid with a potential rematch with Trump looming. trtworld.com The incumbent President's advanced age makes his re-election bid a historic and risky gamble for the Democratic Party, which faces a tough election map to hold the Senate in 2024. | Biden, 80, announces 2024 bid with a potential rematch with Trump looming…
(2023-04-25). Former US president Trump goes on trial, accused of rape. trtworld.com The trial is part of a slew of lawsuits and investigations facing former president Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner in the 2024 presidential race. | Former US president Trump goes on trial, accused of rape…
(2023-04-25). Poll: Gun violence, homelessness worry young Americans. trtworld.com Nearly 75 percent of young Americans think homelessness can happen to anyone; 40 percent worried about falling victim to gun violence. | Poll: Gun violence, homelessness worry young Americans…
(2023-04-25). Live blog: Russian missile hits Ukrainian museum in Kharkiv. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict is now on its 427th day. | Live blog: Russian missile hits Ukrainian museum in Kharkiv…
(2023-04-25). Pots, pans, protests: French health minister faces fury over pension reform. trtworld.com Residents of Poitiers greeted Francois Braun with slogans and placards denouncing the unpopular move by President Emmanuel Macron, who used a constitutional power to bypass parliament to pass the bill that raised the retirement age to 64. | Pots, pans, protests: French health minister faces fury over pension reform…
(2023-04-25). Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, racial equality activist, dies at 96. trtworld.com The barrier-breaking artist-activist died of congestive heart failure at his New York home. | Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, racial equality activist, dies at 96…
(2023-04-25). Türkiye holds 'constructive' meeting with Russia, Iran, Syria in Moscow. trtworld.com Quadrilateral meeting involving defence ministers and intelligence chiefs discussed strengthening security in Syria. | Türkiye holds 'constructive' meeting with Russia, Iran, Syria in Moscow…
(2023-04-25). Anzac Day: Hundreds gather in Türkiye's Gallipoli to remember WWI dead. trtworld.com Nearly 2,000 people made their trip to the former battlefields overlooking the Canakkale Strait to remember soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who lost their lives in a campaign 108 years ago. | Anzac Day: Hundreds gather in Türkiye's Gallipoli to remember WWI dead…
(2023-04-25). Hundreds of Turkish citizens transferred to Ethiopia from Sudan. trtworld.com Thousands of people are fleeing Sudan as deadly fighting between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claims hundreds of lives. | Hundreds of Turkish citizens transferred to Ethiopia from Sudan…
(2023-04-25). Türkiye continuing evacuation efforts from Sudan: Cavusoglu. trtworld.com Mevlut Cavusoglu says 110 foreign citizens from 13 countries are also being evacuated by Türkiye. | Türkiye continuing evacuation efforts from Sudan: Cavusoglu…
(2023-04-25). Türkiye's Erdogan presents medals to rescuers for Feb 6 quake efforts. trtworld.com Presenting medals, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said 11,320 personnel from 90 countries came to Türkiye after the quakes to take part in the rescue and relief efforts. | Türkiye's Erdogan presents medals to rescuers for Feb 6 quake efforts…
(2023-04-25). Türkiye's first indigenous supersonic combat aircraft makes maiden flight. trtworld.com The single-engine aircraft fulfills a critical role in modern pilot training through its superior performance characteristics. | Türkiye's first indigenous supersonic combat aircraft makes maiden flight…
(2023-04-25). Turkish forces neutralise PKK/YPG's Raqqa head in northern Syria. trtworld.com Mehmet Sari was targeted in a counter-terrorism operation in Syria's Qamishli on April 14, according to Turkish sources. | Turkish forces neutralise PKK/YPG's Raqqa head in northern Syria…
(2023-04-25). UN appoints Türkiye's Sinirlioglu as special coordinator on Afghanistan. trtworld.com Feridun Sinirlioglu previously served as Türkiye's foreign minister in the interim government of 2015 and as Ankara's UN envoy from 2016 to 2023. | UN appoints Türkiye's Sinirlioglu as special coordinator on Afghanistan…
(2023-04-25). In parliamentary speech, Cuban president extolls the Cuban people, discusses problems. peoplesworld.org 
Addressing Cuba's recently-convened National Assembly on April 19, President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed confidence that the Cuban People would overcome warlike measures imposed by the United States. "Congratulations to everyone on the Day of Victory!" he proclaimed. "On April 19 in 1961, on the sands of Playa Girón (Girón Beach), Cuba won the right to celebrate …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-24). 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). May Day being commemorated in the U.S. workers.org 
A number of U.S. cities are gearing up for May Day (International Workers Day) 2023 with actions that highlight labor struggles, especially those involving young workers organizing at Starbucks and Amazon. But May Day is about much more than workers who are carrying out dynamic organizing campaigns. It encompasses the . . . |
(2023-04-24). Fred Goldstein, 1938-2023, Marxist writer and fighter. workers.org 
Fred Goldstein, who spent close to six decades as an organizer, educator, writer and thinker building Workers World Party, died in New York City on April 11 after a long illness. He was 84. Fred Goldstein. WW Photo In the decades following the counterrevolution of 1989-91 in the Soviet Union, . . . |
(2023-04-24). U.S. hands off the antiwar movement and the African People's Socialist Party. workers.org 
The lightly edited statement was issued April 23, 2023. The United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) condemns the indictment of Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) and other members for expressing their views on Ukraine. The indictment charges them with "conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. . . . |
(2023-04-24). Progressive Africa in solidarity with Cuba. workers.org 
This article was published in Avante, the weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, on April 13. Translation: John Catalinotto. The South African Communist Party has reaffirmed its support for convening, later this year, an Africa-Cuba Solidarity Conference. According to the SACP, this is an important initiative to bring together . . . |
(2023-04-24). Puerto Rican community protests the Hispanic Federation's annual gala. workers.org 
The following is a slightly edited version of a press release issued April 18 by The Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale Campaign coalition. April 20, 2023 protest, New York. WW PHOTO: Toni Arenstein On April 20, The Puerto Rico Is Not for Sale Campaign protested the Hispanic Federation's Annual . . . |
(2023-04-24). Bombshell Filing: 9/11 Hijackers Were CIA Recruits. strategic-culture.org A newly-released court filing raises grave questions about the relationship between Alec Station, a CIA unit set up to track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his associates, and two 9/11 hijackers leading up to the attacks, which was subject to a coverup at the highest levels of the FBI.
(2023-04-24). Europe Has Lost Its Guiding Myth. strategic-culture.org There seems to be more cultural energy present in the U.S. today, than there is in Europe, which has long since severed from living myth. | The message sent by the Chinese Defence Minister's three-day visit
(2023-04-24). Russia and the West or Who Cannot Understand Whom. strategic-culture.org
(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). Slumlords in Long Island suburbs. peoplesworld.org 
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—In the prologue to his book Evicted, Professor Matthew Desmond notes a line from Langston Hughes: "I wish the rent was heaven sent." Today, some 60 years after his death, activists worldwide are yelling, "The rent is too damn high." This sentiment is no truer than on Long Island in the year 2023. …
(2023-04-24). Corte Suprema considera estratagema de 'libertad religiosa' para deshacer derechos laborales. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON — El 18 de abril, la Corte Suprema enfrentó un tema recurrente: øHasta qué punto los empleadores deben torcer las reglas para los empleados que, con base en sus creencias religiosas, exigen derechos especiales? En 2012, Gerald Groff tomó un trabajo en la oficina de correos como asociado de transporte rural ("RCA"). El trabajo …
(2023-04-24). Fox Parts Ways With Extremist Host Tucker Carlson. splcenter.org Fox News announced in a press release Monday that they had parted ways with primetime host Tucker Carlson, effective immediately.
(2023-04-24). New Cold War site: The 'space domain'. liberationnews.org 
While the U.S. seeks profits from the Low Earth Orbit space, China, Russia, Brazil and others seek cooperation and mutual development.
(2023-04-24). Workers throughout the South go on strike for health and safety. liberationnews.org 
On April 4, the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW) began a strike across the South to demand better, safer working conditions for all service workers. Workers took to the streets to proclaim that they will no longer accept substandard working conditions.
(2023-04-24). Cuban journalist Fernández: Cubans are 'severely upset' about the U.S. blockade. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The decades-long U.S. blockade of Cuba, plus recent bans added—to satisfy domestic political groups—mean "It's really difficult to imagine a country without sanctions," noted Cuban investigative journalist and filmmaker Liz Oliva Fernandez says. But she's trying, both in answering questions and in her documentary films. "People in Cuba are severely upset" about the blockade, which …
(2023-04-24). The University Of California Bails Out Eviction-Happy Private Equity. levernews.com
(2023-04-24). Celebrating Daniel Ellsberg Week: A Special Episode of the Project Censored Show with Kevin Gosztola and Daniel Ellsberg. projectcensored.org On the latest program, we celebrate Daniel Ellsberg Week (April 24-30), co-sponsored by The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy & and RootsAction Education Fund, as we honor whistleblowers in support of…
(2023-04-24). People's World May Day fund appeal in the final stretch. peoplesworld.org 
Dear readers, Thanks to the surge in donations from over 700 readers like yourself, the People's World fund drive currently stands at $120,000. Today, we're $5,000 shy of our $125,000 goal. Brother, sister, sibling, friend, comrade, can you lend a hand and help us reach our May Day goal by donating today? The 2023 Fund Drive …
(2023-04-24). Politicians push to reopen abusive Pittsburgh juvenile detention center. liberationnews.org 
Situated in the primarily Black neighborhood of Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, Shuman Center's nearly 50-year history had been marred with controversy.
(2023-04-24). Uruguayan Union Calls for General Strike Against Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net The Intersyndical Workers Plenary – National Workers Convention (PIT-CNT) called this Monday for a general strike on April 25 in rejection of the pension reform promoted by the Government. | RELATED: | The PIT-CNT announced through its official Twitter account a rally in front of the Legislative Palace as part of the "April 25. 24-hour strike against the Government's pension reform." | The reform promoted by the Government of Uruguayan President Luis Laca…
(2023-04-24). Bolivian Central Bank To Buy Gold From Local Producers. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, Bolivia's Lower House approved the so-called "Gold Bill," which seeks to strengthen the national gold reserves by directly purchasing this material from local producers. | RELATED: | Such a bill authorizes the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) to buy gold dore, an unrefined mixture of metallic gold and silver, in the domestic market and then convert it into monetary gold, which is the one that the world's central bank…
(2023-04-24). Diane Wilson: 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner. telesurenglish.net American Diane Wilson, who held a powerful plastics company accountable for dumping toxic waste off the Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, has been awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize 2023 on Monday. | RELATED: | The prize is awarded each year to grassroots activists from the world's six inhabited continents. A formal award ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., at 8: 30 p.m. | This year, the Goldman Environment…
(2023-04-24). Dominican Military Deploys To Halt Strike In Cibao. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Dominican Defense Ministry deployed of all its operational military units to guarantee "citizen security" amid a strike called by social organizations in 14 provinces of the Cibao region. | RELATED: | The strike began at 6: 00 and will last until Tuesday at the same time. Its participants request a reduction in the prices of fuels, food, and medicines. | They also demand the government improve education servic…
(2023-04-24). Dozens of Countries Try to Get Their Citizens Out of Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, European, Asian, and African countries began preparations to get their citizens out of Sudan, a country in which the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting fiercely since April 15. | RELATED: | Among those countries are France, the United States, Spain, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, the Philippines, Jordan, Greece, Palesine, and the United Kingdom. | For days the Un…
(2023-04-24). European Leaders Raise Alarm Over Falling Vaccination Rates. telesurenglish.net On Monday, health leaders have raised the alarm over a decline in immunization rates across the European region, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. | RELATED: | "COVID-19 placed a significant strain on health systems and exposed existing shortages within the health workforce. Lockdowns and the fear of contracting COVID-19 while visiting healthcare facilities led some families to put off v…
(2023-04-24). Kremlin Denounces NATO as an Instrument of Confrontation. telesurenglish.net Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that the U.S.-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an instrument of confrontation. | RELATED: | NATO was conceived, designed and executed as "an instrument of confrontation" and not peace, Peskov said at a Knowledge Society event being held in Moscow. | "It is a war machine. And it has been approaching our borders all this time," the spokesman denounced, pointing to the West's lies about NATO's non…
(2023-04-24). Oklahoma's College Shooting: 1 Dead, 1 Suspect in Custody. telesurenglish.net According to police, one man shot and killed another Monday at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, U.S. | RELATED: | Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter said the victim was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect identified as 30-year-old Brandon Morrissette was confronted by officers working on the campus. "They ordered him to drop the weapon, which he did, and he was taken into custody." | The two were appare…
(2023-04-24). Paraguayan Presidential Campaign To End This Week. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Paraguay's Superior Justice Court informed about the transfer of electoral kits and voting machines to the precincts where the presidential elections will be held on April 30. | RELATED: | On this occasion, however, the democratic process takes in this South American country place in the midst of an austere political campaign and little citizen mobilization. | The most preferred candidates for the presidency are Santiago Peña, an ec…
(2023-04-24). Sharpest Increase in European Military Spending in 3 Decades. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published a report showing that military expenditure in Europe has seen its sharpest year-on-year rise in at least 30 years. | RELATED: | Total global military expenditure increased by 3.7 percent in real terms in 2022, reaching a new high of US$2,240 billion, and representing its eighth consecutive year of growth. | By far the sharpest ris…
(2023-04-24). Azerbaijan Sets Up First Checkpoint on Key Route to Armenia. themoscowtimes.com Baku sparked an angry response from its archrival Yerevan with the Lachin checkpoint.
(2023-04-24). ICC Arrest Warrant for Putin Sparks Nervousness in Russian Elite. themoscowtimes.com A special meeting was even convened in the Kremlin to discuss Russia's domestic and international response a few days after the ICC announcement.
(2023-04-24). Kremlin Spokesman's Son Says Fought for Wagner in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Dmitry Peskov confirmed that his son had participated in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
(2023-04-24). Moscow Says 'Serious Concern' Over New Armenia-Azerbaijan Tensions. themoscowtimes.com The comments came a day after Azerbaijan set up a checkpoint on the only land link to the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
(2023-04-24). Over 300 Foreign Journalists Demand Release of Jailed WSJ Reporter in Russia. themoscowtimes.com Among the signatories are 40 former and current employees of The Moscow Times.
(2023-04-24). Russia Faces Record Workforce Shortage in Wartime. themoscowtimes.com Employee availability has hit its lowest value since record-keeping began in 1998.
(2023-04-24). Russia Seizes $250M From Business Exodus 'Contributions' — RBC. themoscowtimes.com Hundreds of mostly Western companies have either fully exited or scaled back operations in Russia since it invaded Ukraine.
(2023-04-24). Russia's Sberbank Launches Own Version of ChatGPT. themoscowtimes.com Initially, the chatbot will be available to a small community of testers.
(2023-04-24). 'Ukrainian' Drone Found Outside Moscow. themoscowtimes.com Moscow has accused Ukraine of being behind a number of drone attacks on military infrastructure deep inside its territory.
(2023-04-24). Wagner Boss Says Forces Won't Take Any More Prisoners in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com "We will kill everyone on the battlefield," Yevgeny Prigozhin said.
(2023-04-24). US: Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire after hundreds killed. trtworld.com Blinken says the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have agreed to implement a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24 after intense negotiation over the past 48 hours. | US: Sudan rivals agree to 72-hour ceasefire after hundreds killed…
(2023-04-24). Popular host Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News in surprise move. trtworld.com Fox offered no explanation for the stunning move, saying that the last broadcast of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" aired last Friday. | Popular host Tucker Carlson parts ways with Fox News in surprise move…
(2023-04-24). Deadly explosions rock counter-terrorism office in northwestern Pakistan. trtworld.com No one immediately claimed responsibility for the twin explosions that killed at least 12 people and left more than 50 injured. | Deadly explosions rock counter-terrorism office in northwestern Pakistan…
(2023-04-24). UN chief proposes 'way forward' for Ukraine grain initiative. trtworld.com Russia insists on just a 60-day extension of Türkiye-brokered grain deal over objections to obstacles to its own exports. | UN chief proposes 'way forward' for Ukraine grain initiative…
(2023-04-24). Türkiye to begin exporting its indigenous electric car by 2025: Erdogan. trtworld.com President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye aims to produce 1 million units of Togg cars by 2030. | Türkiye to begin exporting its indigenous electric car by 2025: Erdogan…
(2023-04-23). War Machine-Funded War Games, Facebook Censors Hersh, and More. strategic-culture.org 
By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Facebook is censoring multiple articles by Seymour Hersh. | Weapons industry-funded think tank helps Congress discover that Taiwan needs way more weapons. | The New York Times really, really doesn't like RFK Jr. | Twitter drops its "state-affiliated media" and "government-funded media" labels. | 1. Facebook is censoring multiple articles by Seymour Hersh. | There is a big debate over who blew up the Nord Stream pipeline. Instead of allowing the debate, Facebook has decided to take a side. It is censoring Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. And instead of explaining, Facebook sends re…
(2023-04-23). Will the West Turn Ukraine Into a Nuclear Battlefield? strategic-culture.org Depleted uranium can't produce a nuclear explosion, but it's still directly linked to the development of atomic weaponry. It's a by-product of the uranium enrichment process used in nuclear weapons and fuel. DU is alluring to weapons makers because it's heavier than lead, which means that, if fired at a high velocity, it can rip through the thickest of metals.
(2023-04-23). The Partisan Media Bubble Is The Problem. levernews.com The Dominion-Fox News case is not just about defamation, but also about the spreading of bullshit about elections and voting. The antidote to these lies wasn't supposed to be lawsuits — it was supposed to be 24-7 access to infinite information that would debunk such bullshit, humiliate its purveyors, and anchor the discourse in facts.But new data released days before the Dominion settlement suggest the opposite has happened — amid that deluge of information, more and more Americans have ensconced themselves in an impenetrable bubble of partisan bullshit, never bothering to peek their heads out so t…
(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). 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
(2023-04-23). Moscow Slams U.S. After Russian Journalists Denied Visas for UN Visit. themoscowtimes.com "We won't forget, we will not forgive this," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
