(2023-04-25). In Video 18+: Ukrainians Learning Good Manners At Front. southfront.org
(2023-04-25). EU Navies To Face Off China Over Taiwan. southfront.org 
(2023-04-25). Military Situation In Sudan On April 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-25). In Video: True Symbol Of Kiev's War. southfront.org
(2023-04-25). Ukraine Lost Media Battle For Dnieper Islands. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-25). Military Situation In Donbass On April 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed a Ukrainian S-300 system near Selidovo; | Russian artillery struck an AFU position near Stupochki; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske; | Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 warplane in Kherson Region; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU…
(2023-04-25). Russian Armata T-14 Main Battle Tank Deployed On Ukrainian Front Lines — Report. southfront.org 
(2023-04-25). Military Situation In Syria On April 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 25, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 2 cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Aleppo region in the past 24 hours; | On April 25, the defense and intelligence chiefs of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran met in Moscow; | On April 25, an SDF member was killed by a Turkish drone attack in the northern countryside of Ain al-Arab; | On April 24, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions near Bsartun; | On April 24, artillery of Turkish-backed forces…
(2023-04-25). Bad Parts of U.S. History That Must Be Reversed. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by In order for a nation to reverse bad parts of its history, those bad parts must be undone; and in order to do that (to reverse past evils), they must first become ACKNOWLEDGED to HAVE BEEN bad parts of its history. But, instead, today's America — which had done that sort of thing in 1860, concerning slavery (committed itself to the abolition of slavery,…
(2023-04-25). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-25). US And Ukrainian Agents Plotted To Assassinate Russians In Africa. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe case raises suspicions about possible US involvement in Ukrainian terrorist attacks on Russian territory. | Written by Apparently, it is increasingly difficult to hide the Western participation in attacks against Russians abroad. In a recent report it was revealed that the US and its proxies had a secret plan to assassinate some comman…
(2023-04-25). BREAKING: Ukrainian Aircraft Shot Down In Kherson Region. southfront.org
(2023-04-25). Ukraine Will Launch Its Offensive By April 30, Anniversary Of Hitler's Death — Newsweek. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImagePreparations for Ukraine's anticipated offensive is far from complete. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | A lot has been said about Ukraine's expected spring offensive, with many Western analysts predicting that it will soon begin. In fact, Newsweek cited the secret documents leaked on the Internet, which revealed that the US and its allies are aiming to launch Ukraine's offensive by April 30, the anniversary of Adolf Hitler's death. | Given th…
(2023-04-25). The Pentagon Confirms US Cyber Military Specialists Deployed In Kiev. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | The Pentagon has officially recognized the participation of its military personnel in the war against Russia in Ukraine. Washington sent 43 employees of the US Armed Forces Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) to Ukraine to participate in cyber operations. | 43 US military specialists in Ukraine are fighting Russian cyber attacks during the war. The Pentagon traditionally claimed that these are allegedly defensive measures. U.S. Army Major General William Hartman said that "those are defense teams…
(2023-04-25). CIA Cover-Up Of Hunter Biden's Laptop Charged By House Republicans. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image: Then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst | Written by Here is the letter by the lead investigators, to Secretary of State Blinken, reporting the new evidence of his complicity in that cover-up, and Michael Morell's admission that it was done by the U.S. intelligence community in order…
(2023-04-25). The Fish Rots From the Head — Why The CIA is Dysfunctional. sonar21.com 
This photo array shows the pictures or titles of the 51 CIA former officials who signed the letter in October 2020 declaring that the Hunter Biden laptop showed all the…
(2023-04-25). TV Writers Flex Their Union Power. socialistproject.ca 
(2023-04-25). Something Is Rotten In The State Of… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-04-25). Scott Ritter: Syria Comes in From the Cold. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-25). What the UK's Arrest of a French Publisher Means for Public Intellectuals the World Over. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-25). Afghanistan Watchdog Says 'You're Gonna See Pilferage' of Ukraine Aid. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-25). Breaking Down Your Tax Bill. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-25). Experts Warn Musk's Misleading Celebrity Twitter Blue Check Are FTC Violation. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-25). Ralph Nader: Scranton Joe Nevermore — It's Always Been Delaware Joe. scheerpost.com 
By Ralph Nader In early March 2023, President Joe Biden embedded in his proposed 2024 budget to Congress revenue increases through tax measures that the rich and corporations do not like. Like his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, he doesn't really mean what he says. Biden's four proposed increases are significant because they would …
(2023-04-25). Patrick Lawrence: Force-Marching the Europeans. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost ZURICH—Am I the only American to travel overseas and feel embarrassed by the conduct of the diplomats Washington sends abroad to speak for our republic? It is pretty strange to find yourself, an ordinary citizen, apologizing for the intrusive, cajoling, bullying, badgering and otherwise crude utterances of this …
(2023-04-25). Progressive Young Voters to Biden: Energize Us and Win or Ignore Us and Lose. commondreams.org In response to U.S. President Joe Biden's Tuesday announcement that he is seeking reelection in 2024, four youth-led advocacy groups urged the incumbent to push for progressive priorities during the remainder of his first term and campaign on policies that motivate young voters to cast ballots for him. In a letter addressed to Biden, March …
(2023-04-25). 'Win for Artistic Freedom' as Court Reverses Frankfurt Ban on Roger Waters Concert. commondreams.org A German court on Monday ruled that the city of Frankfurt cannot cancel an upcoming Roger Waters concert amid accusations of antisemitism stemming from the Pink Floyd co-founder's outspoken criticism of Israeli apartheid and other crimes against Palestinians. Deutsche Welle reports an administrative court in Frankfurt ruled that concert organizer Messe Frankfurt, the state of …
(2023-04-25). Grocery Boss Crumbles Under Easter-Weekend Strike Threat. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-25). Argentina: Mass Demonstration Against Government Over IMF. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-25). Should We Be Concerned About What ChatGPT 'Thinks' About Latin America? popularresistance.org
(2023-04-25). Has Fox News 'Found Religion' by Firing Tucker Carlson? commondreams.org Tucker Carlson got fired! Many liberals are celebrating, calling it a reckoning—a win for racial justice and decency. With this bombshell revelation, some might even believe that Fox News has finally gotten religion and seen the error of its ways. It's better late than never, they say. Salvation is always possible. But if Fox did …
(2023-04-25). Two Palestinians killed in the occupied territories in a single day. peoplesdispatch.org On Monday, April 24, Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian man, 20-year-old Suleiman Ayesh Hussein Oweid, and injured three others with live ammunition during a raid at the Aqabat Jabar refugee camp in the city of Jericho in the northeast occupied West Bank. The governor of Jericho and Jordan valley, Jihad Abu al-Assal, told …
(2023-04-25). Ocean Warming Study So Distressing, Some Scientists Didn't Even Want to Talk About It. commondreams.org Scientists are so alarmed by a new study on ocean warming that some declined to speak about it on the record, the BBC reported Tuesday. "One spoke of being 'extremely worried and completely stressed,'" the outlet reported regarding a scientist who was approached about research published in the journal Earth System Science Data on April …
(2023-04-25). WHO Official Warns Occupation of Sudanese Lab Poses 'Huge Biological Risk'. commondreams.org Amid a 72-hour truce in Sudan, a United Nations official revealed Tuesday that that one of the warring parties had seized control of a national laboratory in the capital Khartoum that holds samples of multiple diseases, posing a public health threat. Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Sudan, spoke to …
(2023-04-25). Nevada Senator Introduces Bill to Give Away Public Lands to Mining Industry. commondreams.org Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto introduced legislation today that would allow the mining industry to turn public lands into toxic mining-waste dumps. The bill removes most requirements for mining claims and development. Under the bill, mining companies would be allowed to bury public lands under tons of rock waste, construct roads and transmission lines, regardless of …
(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 tax incentives to spur development, the Baltimore Finance Board approved a resolution this week that will require the city to post critical data about the costs and benefits of one particularly controversial tax break. Sponsored by Comptroller Bill Henry, the resolution will …
(2023-04-25). "Don't Run Joe" Campaign Releases Statement On Biden Announcement. progressivehub.net DON'T RUN JOE | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-04-25). Joe Manchin's Tax Hike On The Working Class. progressivehub.net DAVID SIROTA | THE LEVER…
(2023-04-25). GOP Energy Bills Are Geared Towards Personal Enrichment. progressivehub.net DAVID MOORE | SLUDGE…
(2023-04-25). Tucker Carlson Will Find Another Home For His Hate. progressivehub.net ARI PAUL | FAIR…
(2023-04-25). Ten Years After the World's Deadliest Garment Factory Disaster. progressive.org In 2013, more than 1,130 garment workers were killed when the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Bangladesh. Has enough changed to keep it from happening again?
(2023-04-25). The Rutgers Strike is a Turning Point for Higher Ed. progressive.org Inside the adjunct faculty uprising at the New Jersey campus.
(2023-04-25). Montana Transgender Lawmaker Silenced For Third Day. popularresistance.org As Republican leaders in the Montana legislature doubled down on forbidding Rep. Zooey Zephyr from participating in debate into a second week, her supporters on Monday interrupted proceedings in the House by chanting "Let her speak!" Zephyr, a first-term Democrat from Missoula, wanted to speak about a proposal that would restrict when children could change the names and pronouns they use in school, with their required parents' consent. | When lawmakers voted to continue subjecting Zephyr to a gag order, denying her the chance to speak, the gallery, made up mostly of her supporters, erupted, forcing legislative le…
(2023-04-25). UFCW Convention: Reformers In Motion. popularresistance.org The United Food and Commercial Workers is one of the country's largest unions, with 1.2 million members in the U.S. and Canada, two-thirds of whom work in grocery stores. Like other unions, it has lost membership over the last decade, but it has managed to double its assets. | Reformers in the union are asking why. The UFCW caucus Essential Workers for Democracy has proposed a slate of amendments to expand rank and file power in the union and put resources into organizing and strike action. The proposals will be considered at the union's convention starting today in Las Vegas. The convention is held every five ye…
(2023-04-25). Canada's Largest-Ever Strike Against A Sole Employer Is Underway. popularresistance.org Canada is in the midst of the largest strike against a single employer in the country's history. On April 19, 155,000 public sector workers — who have been without a contract for more than two years — walked off the job, setting up 250 picket lines across Canada. Thus far, the government's approach to negotiations with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has been, at best, ham-fisted. | The bulk of the workers — 120,000 employees of various government departments who answer to the Treasury Board — are asking for an annual 4.5 percent wage increase retroactive to June 2021, when ne…
(2023-04-25). Can Iowa Meatpacking Workers Take On Tyson? popularresistance.org Gloria Ortiz's parents spotted a sign one day looming over the fields of strawberries in California's Central Coast. It was announcing $11-an-hour wages for meatpacking in Iowa. They had been picking strawberries for $35 a day. | "So we came from Santa Maria, California, to this town, for Tyson," Ortiz says. | Her parents took jobs at the Tyson Foods pork processing plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa, in 1994, just as the meatpacking industry was in a race to the bottom. In the 1980s, meatpacking companies had begun vertically integrating their operations to control the whole supply chain, from the farmers who rais…
(2023-04-25). Direct Action Succeeds In Weakening Support For Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.org In 1917, the British government issued the Balfour Declaration, a statement of support for a Jewish State in Palestine. The United Kingdom has been a key ally of the Israeli Apartheid State since its inception. Palestinian rights activists in the UK, recognizing this reality, decided that direct action against entities that support apartheid would be the most effective strategy. Clearing the FOG speaks with Richard, a co-founder of Palestine Action, about the successes they have had over the past three years in their campaign targeting Elbit, an Israeli weapons maker, from forcing factories to close to creating a…
(2023-04-25). University Of Michigan Graduate Student Strike Continues. popularresistance.org Graduate student workers at the University of Michigan have been winning a series of small skirmishes in their strike against the huge billionaire institution. But the university administration has shown the darker side of their corporate-style approach to negotiating with their own students, turning increasingly to violence in the face of community support for strikers. | The strike, which began on March 29, came after several months of negotiations, and were often stalled by administration in moves to limit the format of bargaining meetings. When the roughly 2,400 graduate student workers overwhelmingly voted i…
(2023-04-25). Workers Fighting Union-Busting Have A New Legal Tool. popularresistance.org A company accused of lying about retirement benefits to stop workers from organizing can be sued in a class-action lawsuit, a federal judge ruled. | The decision came on April 7 after the defendant, the California-based grocery retailer Save Mart Supermarkets, asked the judge to dismiss the case, which experts are calling a creative use of labor law against union-busting. | The suit hinges on promises made by managers about retirement benefits to undercut the appeal of union membership to employees, a common tactic in campaigns against labor organizing. A ruling against Save Mart could haunt companies that have u…
(2023-04-25). What place does multilateralism have in a 'rules-based international order'? peoplesdispatch.org The UN Security Council discussed challenges and need for effective multilateralism in global politics with representatives from various countries asserting that unilateral measures adopted by some Western countries violate the UN Charter, threaten global peace, and aggravate human suffering…
(2023-04-25). Amid mounting political crisis, Peru's de-facto president swears in four new ministers. peoplesdispatch.org Indigenous and social organizations, as well as trade unions, have decided to intensify protests against the government of de-facto president Dina Boluarte. They are demanding her resignation, the release of her predecessor Pedro Castillo, the dissolution of Congress, and fresh elections…
(2023-04-25). Is the US spooked by the possibility of peace breaking out in West Asia? peoplesdispatch.org NewsClick's Prabir Purkyastha analyzes the recent developments in West Asia, including discussions between countries which have long been hostile to each other. He also talks about the US response to these initiatives…
(2023-04-25). Austrian communists enter Salzburg State Assembly for the first time since 1949. peoplesdispatch.org The alliance led by KPàñ performed particularly well in the city of Salzburg, securing 21.8% of the votes and emerging as the second largest force. The regional election saw the incumbent Christian Democrat-Green-Liberal coalition lose its majority…
(2023-04-25). Egypt adds 82 individuals, including several journalists, to new terror 'watchlist'. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, April 22, the Egyptian government Since coming to power, the el-…
(2023-04-25). British health workers to intensify protests against meager pay hikes offered by government. peoplesdispatch.org Dismayed by the below-inflation pay offers by the Tory government, health workers affiliated to Unite the Union and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have announced strikes for the end of April and the first week of May…
(2023-04-25). As UN 'reviews' its presence in Afghanistan, its people continue to suffer from growing hunger and poverty. peoplesdispatch.org The 'Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook 2023' report released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Tuesday, April 18, highlights the impact of cuts in international aid to Afghanistan since the Taliban took over power in the country…
(2023-04-25). Western Outlets Send Warning to Lula Over Ukraine Dissent. orinocotribune.com 
By Brian Mier — Apr 21, 2023 | In case you were unsure how to feel about Lula's Ukraine stance, Reuters (4/17/23) sends a clue. | Former and current Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's brief honeymoon with US corporate media hit its first roadblock this week as a minor story repeated in Reuters and AP generated headlines in Brazil's newspapers, with its largest, O Globo, running an editorial with a thinly veiled coup threat. | After years of
(2023-04-25). FANB Destroys Illegal Cache of Fuel in Bolívar State. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-25). Chinese 'Police Stations' and War Propaganda. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley — Apr 19, 2023 | The U.S. can shoot down balloons, call names, and claim that China has "police stations" in New York City. It cannot stop the decline of its own making as it engages in war propaganda theater. | "Right now there are changes — the likes of which we haven't seen for 100 years — and we are the ones driving these changes together." President Lula da Silva of Brazil recently visited China's President Xi Jinping. French President Emmanuel Macron, Bela…
(2023-04-25). Shameful Attack by the German State: Palestinian Prisoners' Day Demonstrations in Berlin Banned by Police. orinocotribune.com 
By Samidoun — Apr 13, 2023 | On 13 April 2023, the Berlin police banned two demonstrations marking the Palestinian Prisoners' Day on 15 and 16 April, including the 16 April demonstration organized by Samidoun Deutschland. | This heinous attack by the German state against Palestinian rights, freedoms, expression and existence, is in accordance with Germany's support for and admiration of the ethnostate model that the zionist occupation presents. It is also important to note, that this attack follows the 2022 ban on Nakba Day demonstrations, which was met with widespread condemnation in Germany and around the…
(2023-04-25). Cabello: Guaidó Fled Because His Party Will Not Back His Candidacy. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-25). Biden's Goal for International Conference on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On March 28, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced that an international conference on Venezuela would be held in Colombia with the aim of bringing Venezuela's government back into discussions with the political opposition. | After the announcement, some important political and diplomatic factors emerged: | 1. A bilateral meeting between Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and Colombian President Gustavo Petro took place after the recent meetings between the United States and Colombia. | 2. US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols said that the Biden administrati…
(2023-04-25). Former Deputy Guaidó in Colombia After Illegally Crossing Border. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 24, 2023 ( Representatives of 20 countries, including the United States, are scheduled to meet this Tuesday in Bogotá to gene…
(2023-04-25). To Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey: The Opposite Of Woke Is Ignorance. newsone.com 
The Alabama State Capitol stands on May 15, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama. | Source: Julie Bennett / Getty | On Friday, April 21, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey forcibly removed from office Dr. Barbara Cooper, who was the secretary of early education in Alabama. The
(2023-04-25). Biden Bids Farewell To Susan Rice As Domestic Policy Adviser Announces Plan To Leave White House. newsone.com 
Domestic Policy Advisor at White House Susan Rice speaks during NAN 2023 Convention at Sheraton Times Square on April 14, 2023. | Source: Pacific Press / Getty | Domestic policy adviser The building, in this case, is the White House, where the former national security adviser and U.N. ambassador under former President Barack Obama has counseled current President Joe Biden on a number of pressing issues since his inauguration in 2021. | Rice, 58, officially announced…
(2023-04-25). White People Deserve Reparations For Fighting Civil War, GOP Candidate Says. newsone.com 
Source: Carolyn Cole / Getty | A Republican running for senator in Ohio believes descendants of white soldiers who died in the Civil War should receive reparations. Bernie Moreno
(2023-04-25). Actor, Activist And Legendary Singer Harry Belafonte Dies At 96. newsone.com 
Source: William Campbell / Getty | We are sad to report that actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96, according to the The actor, who was a staunch supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, died Tuesday morning of congestive heart failure. His death was Harry Belafonte was a pioneer in so many ways. He's arguably one of the most successful Caribbean-Am…
(2023-04-25). Fani Willis' Letter About Possible Trump Indictment In Georgia Advises To 'Prepare' For 'Acts Of Violence'. newsone.com 
(2023-04-25). Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died In 2023. newsone.com 
Source: Variety / Getty | UPDATED: 10: 30 a.m. ET., April 25 | While death is an inevitable part of life, that fact doesn't make it any easier when it is reported that someone has died. | At NewsOne, we're using this space as both a celebration as well as a commemoration of the lives of notable Black people who left their indelible marks on the planet while they were here with us. | We are sad to report that actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96, according to the The actor, who was…
(2023-04-25). Tennessee's Proclamation For Confederate History Month Doesn't Mention Slavery Once. newsone.com 
(2023-04-25). College Board Promises To Revise AP African American Studies Course. newsone.com 
(2023-04-25). What Are The Projects? A Brief History Of Public Housing In America. newsone.com 
Public housing, or government-subsidized housing for low-income individuals and families, has a long and complex history. While it has been a source of affordable housing for many people, it has also been the subject of controversy and criticism. Let's take a closer look at the history of public housing, including its origins development and challenges. | Origins of Public Housing: | Public housing has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when housing conditions in urban areas were often deplorable. In the United States, cities were rapidly industrializing, and immigrants were pouring in…
(2023-04-25). –ì–ª–æ–±–∞–ª–Ω–∞ –í–µ—õ–∏–Ω–∞ –ò –ú–∏. globalresearch.ca –°–≤–∏ —á–ª–∞–Ω—Ü–∏ –ì–ª–æ–±–∞–ª–Ω–æ–≥ –∏—Å—Ç—Ä–∞–∂–∏–≤–∞—ö–∞ –º–æ–≥—É —Å–µ —á–∏—Ç–∞—Ç–∏ –Ω–∞ 51 —ò–&micr…
(2023-04-25). The Big Failure of the US Policy of "Decoupling" from China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-25). The Syrian Problem on Course to a Positive Resolution. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-25). Turkish Elections and the Fate of the "Turan" Project. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-25). UnFreedom Day to be Marked in Three Provinces. dissidentvoice.org Impoverished people are not free, and when the ANC and the government lie to us and tell us that we are free they insult our intelligence and our humanity. We are not free because we are assassinated and murdered by the izinkabi and the police. We are not free because our homes are attacked and …
(2023-04-25). Venezuela's ex-opposition leader seeks exile in US after surprise visit to Colombia. colombiareports.com Venezuela's former opposition leader Juan Guaido went into exile in the United States after he was denied entry to Colombia. Guaido's surprisingly arrived in Colombia on Monday, claiming he wanted…
(2023-04-25). Anti-NATO Protests in Sweden as the Country Hosts Large International Exercise. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Pelosi Gets Hospital Lobbyists' Award After Blocking Reforms. levernews.com 
(2023-04-25). The Lifeblood of Democracy. dissidentvoice.org 
Two cornerstones of democracy—freedom of expression and freedom of information—are under concerted attack, in the United States and around the world. In the US, for example, reactionary elected officials seek to ban books in schools, often in the name of protecting children; and government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, seek to curb online …
(2023-04-25). Black Youth Education Advocate King Randall Sparks Debate Over Victimology and Structural Racism. moguldom.com Black youth education advocate King Randall, the founder of the Life Preparatory School for Boys in Albany, Georgia, recently commented about victimology and structural racism, setting off a fiery Twitter debate. Randall is a 24-year-old "community shifter," according to his LinkedIn profile. The Life Preparatory School for Boys is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, whose mission it is …
(2023-04-25). After Moguldom Prediction, CNN Serves Final Exit Walking Papers to Don Lemon. moguldom.com Broadcast journalist Don Lemon was fired on April 24 from CNN after weeks of turmoil during his morning show. Lemon, a longtime CNN reporter, had a disastrous run as a morning show host after years of successfully manning a solo evening show. On-air comments deemed as sexist brought his position with the struggling network to an end, …
(2023-04-25). Black America Reflects on the Extraordinary Contribution of Harry Belafonte: Passes Away at 96. moguldom.com Harry Belafonte was the epitome of the activist and entertainer. The iconic actor has died. He was 96 years old. According to his publicist Ken Sunshine, Belafonte died on the morning of April 25 of congestive heart failure. Belafonte's life and career were diverse. As a singer, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso" following …
(2023-04-25). Learning Nothing from the Iraq War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Aggression, Guns, and Marcuse. dissidentvoice.org Better not knock on the wrong door or drive into the wrong driveway, you may get shot. Kids are afraid to go to school for fear of getting killed, as the body count from mass shootings climbs every day. Hate crimes are increasing, and just driving to work is potentially dangerous. Think of tailgaters honking …
(2023-04-25). Blood, Golf, and Saudi Arabia. dissidentvoice.org The recently concluded LIV Tournament in Adelaide was a matter of bread, circuses and golf. It was something of a triumph for the chief sponsor: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and, more notably, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Critics, and criticism about the regime and the blood spattered House of Saud, were generally forgotten. …
(2023-04-25). Canadian Tire Fire #58: Street Sweeps in Vancouver, Coastal Gaslink and RBC Developments, Prisoners on Hunger Strike. itsgoingdown.org 
photo: @AndreaWoo After decades of struggle, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation (Grassy Narrows) has secured a major win in their fight to stop clear-cutting on their lands. This month, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry notified the first nation that they are abandoning plans to open a portion of the forest to commercial…
(2023-04-25). The Kursk Submarine Was Sunk by the Russian Navy by Accident. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). US Rehearses War With China on Philippine Island South of Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Hundreds of US Marines and US Army soldiers participated in military exercises on the Philippine island of Baton, just over 100 miles across the Bashi Channel from Taiwan. The drills are part of the Balikatan Exercise, which is being touted as the largest-ever joint military exercise between the US and the Philippines. They come after …
(2023-04-25). House Resolution Would Declare US Policy Is to Seek Ukrainian Victory. news.antiwar.com Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) is planning to introduce a resolution in the House that would declare it is US policy to seek a Ukrainian victory against Russia, which includes returning all Russian-controlled territory to Kyiv, including Crimea. According to Yahoo News, the resolution "affirms that it is the policy of the United States to see …
(2023-04-25). Russian Arms Control Official Says Serious Talks With US Aren't Possible. news.antiwar.com Vladimir Yermakov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Arms Control Department, said Tuesday that serious talks with the US and other Western countries aren't possible. "In the given circumstances, no major negotiations can be conducted with the United States or the West in general," Yermakov told the Russian news agency TASS. Yermakov also said …
(2023-04-25). South Korea's Yoon Says US Spying Won't Impact Ties. news.antiwar.com South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol told NBC News that the recent leak of Pentagon documents that exposed US spying on Seoul would not impact ties between the two nations. "I believe that this matter is no reason to shake the ironclad trust that supports the US-South Korea alliance because it is based on shared values …
(2023-04-25). Venezuela's Juan Guaido Lands in US Seeking Refuge. news.antiwar.com Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido, who the US backed in a failed coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, landed in Miami on Tuesday and is seeking "refuge" in the US, The Washington Post reported. The US recognized Guaido as the "interim president" in 2019, the same year of the attempted coup. The Trump administration's …
(2023-04-25). Withdrawal of Turkish Troops from Syria Discussed in Moscow Talks. news.antiwar.com The Syrian Defense Ministry said Tuesday that the issue of withdrawing Turkish troops from northern Syria was discussed during talks in Moscow between the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Iran. The talks are part of a Russian effort to broker a normalization deal between Syria and Turkey, which started in …
(2023-04-25). Our Heartless Medical System. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). International COVID Summit III: Join or Support! globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). We Citizens Should Endorse Humanism: People Are Social, Good and Capable of Living Together Without Weapons and Wars. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Wir Bàºrger sollten den Humanismus erproben: Die Menschen sozial sind, gut und fà§hig, ohne Waffen und Kriege zusammenzuleben. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-04-25). Musicians Injured, Disabled or Killed by COVID-19 Vaccines (Or Suspected Injuries). globalresearch.ca
(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). Global military spending reaches record $2,240 billion: SIPRI. mronline.org 
According to SIPRI, global military spending will reach a new record high of $2,240 billion in 2022.
(2023-04-25). Indictment of African People's Socialist Party is a racist assault on the Black Liberation Movement. mronline.org 
The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) unequivocally condemns and opposes the recent indictment of four members of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), alongside three Russian nationals.
(2023-04-25). Patriarchy subsidises capitalism. mronline.org 
While discussing about primary accumulation of capital, Marx did refer to a process of alienating direct producers from the means of production and this has been done by the use of coercion.
(2023-04-25). These Queers Bash Back: Pittsburgh anarchists organize in response to transphobic hate. mronline.org 
Report on recent demonstrations in Pittsburgh against anti-trans grifter Michael Knowles.
(2023-04-25). U.S. pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket, capitalism is to blame. mronline.org 
A new report out from the National Center for Health Statistics finds that U.S. maternal deaths have increased by an alarming 40% since 2020.
(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). Coal seam gas wastes kill. greenleft.org.au While Doctors for the Environment Australia warns that coal seam gas mining is toxic, the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association has the Queensland government's ear. Elena Garcia and Glen Beasley report on the toxic waste problem.
(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). 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). Final Straw: Pro-Choice Activists Face 12 Years for Graffiti. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with two members of the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee about activists who face years in prison for pro-choice graffiti. Listen and Download HERE First up, a chat with two members of the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee doing solidarity for the 4 queer activists facing up…
(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). 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). 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). A Current Overview of the Conflict in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein For all those who speak of missed deadlines, of slow development of combat actions, of imminent collapse of the Russian economy, of certainty in the immediate and immediate expiration dates of the Russian missile and ammunition arsenals, it must be said that this is nothing more than desperate Western propaganda aimed at…
(2023-04-25). Argentine Government Welcomes U.S. Army's Southern Command with Open Arms. libya360.wordpress.com People's Communication Network The head of the Southern Command, Laura Richardson, visited Argentina to review and discuss lithium, fresh water, oil and other assets. The head of the US Southern Command, Laura Richardson, arrived in Argentina on Sunday and held a private meeting with the Minister of Defense, Jorge Taiana, on Monday, after holding a…
(2023-04-25). How Ordinary People Become Nazis: A Review of Robert Gellately's "Hitler's True Believers" libya360.wordpress.com Charles Wofford Imagine a political speech so venomous, so hate filled, so threatening, that at times it is impossible to understand the speaker. He rages against enemies foreign and domestic, against capitalism, against communism, against ethnic and political minorities, against disabled people, and insists on the superiority of his own nation. Thousands of torch-bearing zealots…
(2023-04-25). More than Mercenaries: Police as the Crucible of Fascism in the US. libya360.wordpress.com Comrade Dremel Fascism is ascendant in the imperial core. The U.S. and its junior partners are waging an increasingly bloody war on all fronts, in an attempt to bolster the decaying husk of capital. The foot soldiers in this war are the police. Armed to the teeth and trained to kill, police are positioned as…
(2023-04-25). Those Scary and Dangerous Russkies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Study: US COVID-19 Outcomes Tied to State Characteristics and Policies. jamanetwork.com Numbers of deaths and infections from COVID-19 varied up to almost 4-fold across the 50 states, even when factors like age and comorbidities were taken into account, according to an analysis of outcomes between January 1, 2020, and July 31, 2022.
(2023-04-25). Including Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Changes Hospital Rankings. jamanetwork.com Currently, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services evaluates hospitals' performance based on readmission and mortality outcomes from their fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries. Those opting for coverage under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which now represent almost 50% of Medicare beneficiaries, are not included in these hospital value-based programs.
(2023-04-25). Updates on the Way for US Organ Transplant System. jamanetwork.com New dashboards with deidentified data on organ procurement and transplants, a revamped information technology system, and a $67 million budget—more than twice what the government allocated in 2023—are among the suggested changes to the US's organ transplant system, according to a statement from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
(2023-04-25). Meta-analysis: Analgesics' Value for Lower Back Pain Uncertain. jamanetwork.com Considerable uncertainty surrounds the effectiveness and safety of analgesics for treatment of nonspecific, short-term lower back pain, according to an analysis of 98 randomized clinical trials involving 15‚ÄØ134 adults.
(2023-04-25). WHO Warns "Very High" Global Risk as Cholera Cases Spread. jamanetwork.com The spread of the current cholera pandemic has accelerated since mid-2021, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) that noted the pandemic's "alarmingly high mortality rates." The situation could deteriorate further in the aftermath of cyclone Freddy, which hit southeast Africa in March.
(2023-04-25). Patient Information: Early Pregnancy Loss. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of early pregnancy loss.
(2023-04-25). Management of Early Pregnancy Loss. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses the management of early pregnancy loss, including expectant, medical, and surgical management regimens.
(2023-04-25). Bacterial Consortium Therapy for Prevention of Recurrent C difficile Infection. jamanetwork.com This clinical trial compares the efficacy of 2 different doses of VE303, a defined bacterial consortium of 8 strains of commensal Clostridia, and placebo in preventing recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults at high risk.
(2023-04-25). A Review of the Diagnosis and Management of Pituitary Adenomas. jamanetwork.com This review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of pituitary adenomas.
(2023-04-25). JAMA Peer Reviewers in 2022. jamanetwork.com We sincerely thank the 2371 peer reviewers who completed manuscript reviews for JAMA in 2022.
(2023-04-25). From "Things End" to Elegy: The Difference Diction Makes. jamanetwork.com The poem "Resuscitation Bay Elegy" is a study in the power of poetic diction, the way language's structure, syntax, and parts of speech are intentionally deployed by poets to create meaning and emotion.
(2023-04-25). Emulation of Randomized Clinical Trials With Database Analyses. jamanetwork.com This study uses results from randomized clinical trials as a reference to learn whether similar clinical conclusions could be drawn had the RCT protocol been translated and implemented as a database study protocol.
(2023-04-25). Biopsychosocial Intervention or Postural Therapy in Patients With Spine Pain—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Mr Zhu and colleagues for their interest in the SPINE CARE trial, which was intended to generate data that may be useful for the care of patients with spine pain presenting to primary care clinics.
(2023-04-25). Review of Progress and Challenges in Bacterial Meningitis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to the Review article on bacterial meningitis, Dr Ait-Ali and colleagues describe the usefulness of the S pneumoniae ICT that can be performed on CSF of patients with suspected pneumococcal meningitis. I agree that this is a very sensitive and specific test for pneumococcal meningitis, and is particularly useful in hospitals without access to multiplex PCR assays. The S pneumoniae immunochromatographic test is also less expensive and faster than PCR assays and is an invaluable tool, especially in resource-limited countries where it has been evaluated.
(2023-04-25). Biopsychosocial Intervention or Postural Therapy in Patients With Spine Pain. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent randomized clinical trial reported a significant effect of "identified, coordinate, and enhance" (ICE) care or postural therapy on disability among patients with acute and subacute spinal pain. While we agree with the study's conclusions, we believe that the between-group effect of this trial should be interpreted with caution.
(2023-04-25). Review of Progress and Challenges in Bacterial Meningitis. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We read with interest the recent Review on bacterial meningitis and agree that prompt diagnosis and early adequate antibiotic therapy are crucial for the prognosis. Although polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are extremely useful both for differentiating between bacterial and aseptic meningitis and for bacterial identification, we believe that the role of immunochromatographic tests (ICTs) should not be overlooked.
(2023-04-25). Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the actual measured quantities of melatonin and cannabidiol (CBD) in products marketed and sold in the US as melatonin gummies compared with the quantities declared on their labels.
(2023-04-25). Trends in Buprenorphine Initiation and Retention in the United States, 2016-2022. jamanetwork.com This study uses data from an all-payer database of prescriptions dispensed in US retail pharmacies to assess trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention during 2016-2022.
(2023-04-25). The Present Status of Viruses and Virus Diseases. jamanetwork.com A hundred years ago the existence of viruses was unknown. The beginning of knowledge of this group of infectious agents indeed goes back only a half century. It is not yet fifty years since Beijerinck established that the infectious agent of tobacco mosaic disease is filtrable and called it a "contagious living fluid" and since Loeffler and Frosch identified the first ascertained virus disease of animals, foot-and-mouth disease. In the decade or so which followed a small number of other plant and animal diseases were identified as of virus origin. Among these were yellow fever, rabies, vaccinia-variola and poliom…
(2023-04-25). Looking Back and Moving Forward— JAMA 2022 Year in Review. jamanetwork.com JAMA is celebrating its 140th year of publication in 2023. As we look to the journal's future, we take this opportunity to reflect on 2022 and the major milestones that set the direction for us moving forward. We do so with deep gratitude to the authors, peer reviewers, and readers who continue to place their trust in JAMA as a leading journal dedicated to advancing the science of medicine and the health of the public. Three themes punctuate the reflections on 2022.
(2023-04-25). Randomized Trials vs Real-World Evidence. jamanetwork.com Noting that randomized clinical trials (RCTs) "generally yield the strongest inferences about the effects of medical treatments,"(p984) the AMA Manual of Style instructs that "randomized trials may use terms such as effect and causal relationship,"(p983) In contrast, the manual claims that observational studies "cannot lead to causal inferences"(p994) and thus "should be described in terms of association or correlation and should avoid cause-and-effect wording."(p983) Nevertheless, analyses of observational data—often consisting of real-world evidence from databases of medical claims and electronic health r…
(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). 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). 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). RFK Jr. Takes Strong Antiwar, Anti-Empire Stance in Presidential Run. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). The War on Free Speech Is Really a War on the Right to Criticize the Government. globalresearch.ca
(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). A Conflict in Chile Over Minerals Needed for Clean Energy. fpif.org A mining venture that improves the environment? | That's the image Not so, according to residents, who rejected the project by 99 percent in a…
(2023-04-25). Oslo announces an end to trade with goods and services produced in illegally occupied areas. bdsmovement.net 
(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). An Interview with Michael A. Lebowitz on 'Capital', "Real Socialism," and Venezuela. mronline.org 
"While socialists need to begin with the existing concepts of fairness as reflected in the moral economy of the working class, to the extent that those concepts of fairness are contrary to the principle advanced in the Communist Manifesto that 'the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all,' they must be rejected." —Michael Lebowitz…
(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). Credit Suisse: The Continuing Saga. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). "Freedom of Religion" and Other Lies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Video: Vera Sharav's Historic Nuremberg Speech, Eugenics Then and Now. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). The ANZAC Myth, a Cult of Imperial Dependence. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Half a year with no welfare payments in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Gaza residents finally receive social welfare payments after six months of waiting.
(2023-04-25). Did Biden Steal the Election? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Data from a UK hospital shows 75% of people recorded as "covid deaths" during March to June 2020 did not die from covid. expose-news.com Data from a sizeable NHS Trust suggests that in the "first wave" of the covid pandemic, there were three asymptomatic "covid deaths" for every one symptomatic covid death. The question is: how …
(2023-04-25). The Covid Jabs Have Created Millions of Zombies. expose-news.com I believe that the vaccine pushers knew that the inadequately tested and unnecessary covid jab was going to kill huge swathes of populations around the world. I now believe that the deaths …
(2023-04-25). Leaked New Zealand Health Data: Had the Government told the truth about vaccine harms; lives would have been saved. expose-news.com Leaked Government data from the Wellington Region in New Zealand shows the number of heart attacks resulting in hospitalisation has increased by 83%. Hospitalisation for myocarditis is up by one third, a …
(2023-04-25). UK's emergency alert system failed; we should make sure alerts are turned off for future trials. expose-news.com The UK government's emergency alert was intended to reach people's phones at 3 pm on Sunday. However, some said they received it a minute earlier, others half an hour late, and many …
(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). 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). 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). Video: RFK Jr. (And Others) Expose the CIA's Involvement in the COVID Plandemic. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Monster Heat Hits 1/3rd of World Population. dissidentvoice.org It has started, and it's fierce… Monster Heat! "It's a 'monster heat spell like none before," according to climatologist and weather historian Maximiliano Herrera, describing Asia's heatwave as the worst in history. (Source: "Extreme Heat Scorches Asia, Affecting at Least a Third of the World's Population," The Verge, April 19, 2023) Global warming is hitting …
(2023-04-25). Policing the Elite's Technocracy: How Do We Resist This Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(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). Why Sunlight Deficiency Is as Deadly as Smoking. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). Etecsa lanza nueva actualización de Transfermóvil. cubadebate.cu Etecsa lanza una nueva versión V.1.230417 de Transfermóvil con la cual los clientes podrán extraer efectivo en CUP desde las cuentas CUP y USD de la Bolsa MiTransfer a través de las Casas de cambio (CADECA). Además permite transferir desde las cuentas CUP y USD de la Bolsa MiTransfer hacia cualquier tarjeta bancaria.
(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). What Does Biden's Executive Order on Environmental Justice Mean for Frontline Communities? democracynow.org 
As President Biden officially announces his reelection bid for 2024, we look at his recent executive order establishing a new Office of Environmental Justice within the White House and requiring all federal agencies to weigh the environmental impact of policies on marginalized communities. Environmental groups welcomed the announcement but cautioned that Biden remains a major supporter of fossil fuels, including the controversial Willow project in Alaska, and that he has approved drilling projects on federal land faster than Trump did during his first two years in office. For more, we speak with Jade Begay, direc…
(2023-04-25). Headlines for April 25, 2023. democracynow.org 72-Hour Ceasefire Appears Shaky as It Takes Effect in Sudan, Ukraine's Military Advances to East Bank of Dnieper River, China Disavows Senior Diplomat's Comment Questioning Sovereignty of Ex-Soviet States, U.S. Was World's Top Military Spender and Arms Exporter Again in 2022, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Announce 2024 Reelection Bid, Fox News Abruptly Fires Far-Right Host Tucker Carlson, CNN Fires Don Lemon Amid Claims of Sexism, Atlanta DA to Announce Indictments This Summer over Trump-Related Election Fraud, Jury Selection Begins in Civil Trial Accusing Trump of Rape and Defamation, Clarence Th…
(2023-04-25). Jeffrey Sachs on China's "Historic" Push for Multipolar World to End U.S. Domination. democracynow.org 
China is taking an increasingly assertive role in world affairs, helping to broker a restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, offering a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine, and strengthening its relationships with European and Latin American powers. Last week, China continued its diplomatic outreach by offering to hold talks between Israel and Palestine. "China doesn't want the United States to be the preeminent power. It wants to live alongside the United States," says economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and president of…
(2023-04-25). Why Did Fox Fire Tucker Carlson? Far-Right Host Helped Fox Mainstream Hate, Conspiracies to Millions. democracynow.org 
In a surprise announcement, Fox News said Monday it was cutting ties with its top-rated host Tucker Carlson, effective immediately. Although a precise reason wasn't given, the move came just days after the cable network settled a $787.5 million defamation suit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over lies propagated by the cable network about the 2020 presidential election. Since taking over the primetime slot in 2016, Carlson has also spread far-right talking points about immigrants, Black people and the LGBTQ community. For more, we speak with Madeline Peltz of Media Matters for America, where she has help…
(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). Talk World Radio: Nuclear Nincompoopery Needs Nullification Now. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-25). India seeks to boost oil purchases from Russia — Russian trade mission. tass.com It is noted that there are certain problems with banks, which freeze or delay payments, but the shift to payments in rubles and rupees helps resolve the situation…
(2023-04-25). Rostik's fast food restaurant chain in Russia set to double to 2,000 locations. tass.com It is noted that the area of the chain's development includes remote and small towns with a population of 100,000 or less…
(2023-04-25). Ozon announces early redemption of 94% of convertible bonds worth $750 mln. tass.com Earlier, Ozon said that it had obtained US and Cyprus sanctions licenses regarding early redemption of the bonds, or restructuring, and in March 2023 the UK sanctions authority published a general license on the restructuring and its implementation…
(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). Lavrov points to threat of armed confrontation in Arab-Israeli conflict zone. tass.com At the same time, the top diplomat said that Russia welcomes positive changes that seemed out of reach not long ago…
(2023-04-25). Middle East Quartet falls victim to destructive actions of US, EU — Lavrov. tass.com The top diplomat highlighted that instead of supporting the Arab peace initiative and trying to settle the Palestinian problem, the United States and the European Union "continue destructive attempts to substitute real peace for some sort of economic half-measures…
(2023-04-25). Lavrov says Russia will continue to help stabilize situation in Middle East. tass.com The top diplomat stressed that the Russian side is open to discussing relevant initiatives as part of collective work within the United Nations…
(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). 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). Moscow court rules to arrest member of Ukrainian group who helped plot Dugina's murder. tass.com Darya Dugina, a 29-year-old journalist and daughter of philosopher Alexander Dugin, was killed on the evening of August 20, 2022, when her car was blown up outside Moscow…
(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). Sudan clashes continue, flying in the face of another ceasefire agreement. tass.com It is reported that clashes had resumed near the presidential palace in Khartoum and in parts of the city of Omdurman…
(2023-04-25). London sends thousands of tank shells, including depleted uranium ones, to Kiev — military. tass.com James Heappey mentioned London's commitment "to helping Ukraine emerge from this war secure, prosperous and free"
(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). 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). Video: The Real Middle East Nuclear Threat. James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-25). Dystopian Consequences of the Social Credit Score System, Digital ID, & Cashless Society that Schwab's WEF are lobbying to put in place as part of the plan for The Great Reset. expose-news.com As critical thinkers, it is essential to remain vigilant and question the growing influence of a select few people and giant corporations in our society. This article aims to shed light on …
(2023-04-25). "The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity" by Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca My objective is to inform people worldwide and refute the official narrative which has been used as a justification to destabilize the economic and social fabric of entire countries, followed by the imposition of the "deadly" COVID-19 "vaccine". This crisis affects humanity in its entirety: almost 8 billion people.
(2023-04-25). 'Hezbollah has turned you into a sacrificial lamb,' Israel Warns Syrian Government. globalresearch.ca
(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 …
(2023-04-25). The Real Reason America Used Nuclear Weapons Against Japan. It Was Not To End the War Or Save Lives. globalresearch.ca Like all Americans, I was taught that the U.S. dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in order to end WWII and save both American and Japanese lives. But most of the top American military officials at the time said otherwise.
(2023-04-25). Cracking Sir Crispin Tickell's Time Capsule: A Critique of "Climatic Change and World Affairs" globalresearch.ca
(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). Another Blast From the Past — Former CIA Director Mike Morrell Confirms I Was Right. sonar21.com 
In October 2020, on the eve of the last Presidential debate, 50 U.S. intelligence luminaries published a letter intimating that the Hunter Biden laptop had all the earmarks of diabolical…
(2023-04-24). How to Build a Fighting Labor Movement. thedigradio.com Featuring Jane McAlevey on how to organize workers into unions that wage mass strikes to fight employers.
(2023-04-24). From the Protests to Palestine: The Far Right in Israel and the Left. socialistproject.ca 
Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the Israeli prime minister's office in November, backed by a coalition of religious and far-right ethno-nationalist parties. Since then, clashes between Israeli armed forces and Palestinians have escalated, due largely to increasing raids on Palestinian civilians and highly provocative armed aggression by Israel at the al-Aqsa Mosque. Netanyahu's government is additionally attempting to consolidate its control over the judiciary by claiming the right to appoint judges and constrain the courts' jurisdiction — a move that has sparked massive protests across the country. On Ma…
(2023-04-24). MaxBytes: Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown Challenged on Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
By Max Jones / Original to ScheerPost On April 20, 2023, ScheerPost writer/editor Max Jones attended a panel hosted by the University of Southern California's Center for Political Future featuring former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown. In a Q&A with the former prime minister and other panelists, Jones questioned a statement Brown …
(2023-04-24). The EARN IT Bill Is Back, Seeking To Scan Our Messages and Photos. scheerpost.com 
If EARN IT passes, we're likely to see state lawmakers step in and mandate scanning of messages and other files similar to the plan that Apple wisely walked away from last year.
(2023-04-24). Workers Fighting Union-Busting May Have a New Legal Tool at Their Disposal. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-24). A New Bill in Oregon Could Target Environmental Protesters as Terrorists. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-24). Chris Hedges: The United States of Paralysis. scheerpost.com 
The longer the corporate state erodes the social bonds that knit us to society and give us a sense of purpose and meaning the more inevitable an authoritarian state and a Christianized fascism becomes.
(2023-04-24). Extinction Rebellion's Roger Hallam: It's not the climate, it's the system | The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / Real News Network Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body of UN scientists, delivered a "final warning" to drastically cut global emissions in order to prevent the heating of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius. As the exponentially accelerating effects of the climate crisis have …
(2023-04-24). Lockheed Martin Doesn't Care About Climate Change. progressivehub.net DANAKA KATOVICH AND DAVID GIBSON | JACOBIN…
(2023-04-24). Do Billionaires Really Care About "Woke" Politics? progressivehub.net THOM HARTMANN | THE HARTMANN REPORT…
(2023-04-24). The Perpetual War Alarm Sounds In Australia. progressivehub.net BRIAN MARTIN | TRANSCEND MEDIA SERVICE…
(2023-04-24). U.S. Gun Companies Must Be Held Accountable for Violence in Mexico. progressive.org A new lawsuit argues that U.S. gun companies' unlawful conduct has substantially reduced the life expectancy of Mexican citizens.
(2023-04-24). Dispatch from Artsakh: 'A Continuous Effort to Ethnically Cleanse Armenians'. progressive.org The brutal Azerbaijani blockade of the historically Armenian region has gone largely unacknowledged by U.S. media, even as the Biden Administration enables it.
(2023-04-24). The United States Of Paralysis. popularresistance.org Political paralysis is snuffing out what is left of our anemic democracy. | It is the paralysis of doing nothing while the ruling oligarchs, who have increased their wealth by nearly a third since the pandemic began and by close to 90 percent over the past decade, orchestrate virtual tax boycotts as millions of Americans go into bankruptcy to pay medical bills, mortgages, credit card debt, student debt, car loans and soaring utility bills demanded by a system that has privatized nearly every aspect of our lives. | It is the paralysis of doing nothing about raising the minimum wage, despite the ravages of inflatio…
(2023-04-24). Whither Multipolarity In A Changing World Order. popularresistance.org The Italian political theorist Antonio Gramsci presciently observed: "The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear." | This period that we live in is arguably shaped by three elements: two moribund (the implosion of the USSR and the centrality of US imperialism) and one vital (the promise of multipolarity). The camp associated with the US is consolidating at the same time that a countervailing multipolar tendency is emerging. Major changes are reshaping the world order, I contend, but the outcome is not ye…
(2023-04-24). Marxism And Anticolonialism: A Conversation With Vijay Prashad. popularresistance.org Vijay Prashad (Calcutta, 1967) is above all a militant. His intellectual work is an attempt to understand and respond to some of the great challenges of our time. Of Indian origin, this Marxist historian has deployed an intense vital activity that has taken him to many countries, always in defense of the cause of humanity. | He currently serves as executive director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, a task he alternates with his work as a teacher and researcher at several universities, as well as with a prolific body of work in which we can highlight texts such as The Darker Nations, The Poore…
(2023-04-24). A decade after Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, garment workers' safety still not a priority. peoplesdispatch.org Clothing brands operating in the country have still not joined the Accord on Health and Safety, which could prevent accidents like the one that occurred at Rana Plaza in April 2013 which led to over 1,100 deaths…
(2023-04-24). US and NATO allies accounted for over half of global military expenditure in 2022: SIPRI report. peoplesdispatch.org 
According to this year's SIPRI defense expenditure report, Europe has recorded the highest defense expenditure in more than 30 years, surpassing its previous highest record from 1989…
(2023-04-24). Chile's President Gabriel Boric announces plan to nationalize lithium industry. peoplesdispatch.org Chile's President Gabriel Boric has proposed the creation of a state-owned company which will eventually take over the lithium mining sector from private industry giants. The Latin American country has one of the world's largest lithium reserves and is the second largest producer of the metal globally, after Australia…
(2023-04-24). Over 420 people have been killed in fighting in Sudan. Foreign countries accelerate evacuations. peoplesdispatch.org According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3,700 people have been injured since fighting broke out on April 15. The humanitarian crisis, including mass displacement, has continued to worsen as multiple ceasefires have failed to hold…
(2023-04-24). Peru's Coup-Plotting Congress Has 6% Approval, 91% Disapproval (But Full US Backing). orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Apr 16, 2023 | A polling firm found that 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. | A study by a leading polling firm in Peru found that the country's coup-plotting congress has an approval rating of just 6%, with a staggering 91% disapproval. | The South American nation's unelected president, Dina Boluarte, has the approval of just 15% of Peruvians, with 78% disapproval. | In December 2022, Per…
(2023-04-24). Why Did the Premier of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Show Up in Venezuela To Meet Lavrov? orinocotribune.com By Andrew Korybko — Apr 20, 2023 | Just like with Brazil, Russia's officially de-ideologized relations with Latin America mean that it won't let political differences on one issue (no matter how sensitive) impede the mutually beneficial comprehensive expansion of bilateral ties with St. Vincent & the Grenadines. That country's worldview is aligned with Russia's multipolar one and just as pragmatic with respect to the de-ideologization of bilateral ties otherwise Prime Minister Gonsalves wouldn't have traveled to Venezuela to meet with Lavrov this week. | Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's latest trip to Latin…
(2023-04-24). US Dollar Hegemony in 2022 Eroded at '10 Times the Pace Seen in the Past 2 Decades'. orinocotribune.com Last week, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen acknowledged that US sanctions against Russia and other countries are endangering the hegemony of the dollar as those sanctioned try to find alternatives. | Even French President Emmanuel Macron commented that Europe should reduce its reliance on the "extraterritoriality of the US dollar." | Yellen's fear is well-founded, since the status of the US dollar as a reserve currency eroded in 2022 at a rate "10 times the average annual pace of erosion in the USD's market share in the prior years," according to Eurizon SLJ Asset Management, explaining that the fall is…
(2023-04-24). US Army Faces Recruitment Crisis in Wake of Military Failures Abroad. orinocotribune.com Officials say the army faces a 'perception' problem due in part to their failed occupation of several nations in West Asia | US Army Secretary "6…
(2023-04-24). R. Kelly Sent To Medium Security Prison In North Carolina. newsone.com 
(2023-04-24). Reverse Reparations: NC Governor Candidate Mark Robinson Once Suggested Black People 'Owe' For Slavery. newsone.com 
(2023-04-24). The Shooting Of Ralph Yarl Renews Attention To The Dangers Of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws. newsone.com 
The door Ralph Yarl mistakenly rang, almost costing the teen his life. | In one key respect, Ralph Yarl was fortunate. The wounds the 16-year-old suffered after being
(2023-04-24). Freaknik Fashion: Remembering Style Trends From The 'Greatest Party' That Haven't Gotten Old. newsone.com 
Source: Julia Beverly / Julia Beverly | An Freaknik was the epicenter of Black culture, music, and fashion in the '90s. While
(2023-04-24). Don Lemon Left 'Stunned' After CNN Fires Morning Anchor. newsone.com 
(2023-04-24). NBA Players Plagued With Injuries This Season, Foot Size Could Be The Reason. newsone.com 
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III falls to the court after suffering a toe injury during a playoff game in May 2021. | The NBA playoffs provide a stage for some of the biggest and tallest athletes in the world. With an
(2023-04-24). Daunte Wright's Killer, Ex-Cop Kim Potter, Is Released From Prison Early. newsone.com 
In this handout provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter poses for a mugshot at the Hennepin County Jail on April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Source: Handout / Getty | A former police officer was released from prison early Monday morning after serving less than her full sentence behind bars for killing an unarmed Black driver in Minnesota in 2021. | Kim Potter, who was convicted of manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright after purportedly confusing a Taser for a gun during a pretextual traffic stop in suburban Minneapolis, walked out…
(2023-04-24). Fired Cop Who Shot Breonna Taylor Hired As Deputy In Kentucky. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | The ex-Louisville officer who shot and killed Breonna Taylor is getting a new job in law enforcement. | MORE:
(2023-04-24). A Chronicle of Tensions on the Korean Peninsula in Early April 2023. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-24). Meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers takes place in Japan. journal-neo.org 
(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). 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). 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). Conflict-related violence in Colombia dropped during ceasefire. colombiareports.com Think tank Indepaz registered 80 possible violations of a ceasefire between Colombia's armed forces and illegal armed groups that was declared on January 1. According to Indepaz, possible ceasefire violations…
(2023-04-24). øEs la pequeña burguesía la clase social que hará la paz en Colombia? globalizacion.ca Varios hechos políticos de trascendental importancia han ocurrido en Colombia en las últimas semanas, que por mostrar procesos sociopolíticos más profundos, han sido tratados por la gran prensa o los analistas y comentaristas adictos al régimen, sólo en sus detalles…
(2023-04-24). Protesters say: 'Housing is a right, not a business'. greenleft.org.au "Build tenant power" rang out through the CBD streets in a housing justice rally organised by SEQUR — South East Queensland Union of Renters. Alex Bainbridge reports.
(2023-04-24). Video: Jonathan Sriranganathan on Greens, capitalism and social change. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Alex Bainbridge speaks to outgoing Greens Gabba Ward councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan about politics, social change and the role of elected representatives.
(2023-04-24). Palestinian killed in Israeli attack on refugee camp. electronicintifada.net Alleged car ramming in Jerusalem leaves five injured.
(2023-04-24). Report: U.S. Government May Charge President's Son With Tax Crimes. moguldom.com President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is in hot water—again. This time, he may actually face federal charges. Federal prosecutors are considering four possible charges against Hunter. Possible charges are two misdemeanor tax counts for failure to file taxes, a single felony count of tax evasion, and a felony count related to a gun purchase. …
(2023-04-24). Meta's Facebook Was Caught Riding Dirty: How to Claim Your Check from $725 Million Settlement. moguldom.com Facebook allegedly shared its users' data and data on specific users' friends with third parties. These third parties included app developers, business partners, advertisers, and data brokers. The Meta company shared the data without the permission of the users. And now the social media giant must pay the price. Facebook recently made a $725 million settlement following …
(2023-04-24). Silicon Valley And Start-Up Spook Are Over: Down Rounds Are The Expected New Reality. moguldom.com In the financial chaos that followed the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, many startups were caught up in the mess. There was a significant downturn in investor cash available to founders. Some venture-backed companies were expected to forced to raise new funding even if it means agreeing to a lower valuation than they once secured, …
(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). 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). Facebook censors journalist Seymour Hersh's report on Nord Stream pipeline attack. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Facebook censored a report by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh on the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany, forcing users to instead read a website funded and partially owned by NATO member Norway.
(2023-04-24). Australia's war preparations could include worrying Defence Act changes. greenleft.org.au The US has been perusing its China containment strategy for some years. But Australia is also preparing for war. Besides spending big on military hardware, it is looking at making worrying changes to the Defence Act. Bevan Ramsden reports.
(2023-04-24). Barry Humphries: Misunderstood Anarchist of Culture. dissidentvoice.org He was always a step ahead, his mind geared not only for the next move, but the next sequence. He also smelt it, anticipated the audience reaction, shaped the prejudice in context for consumption. He created an antipodean version of dada art. He confused, baffled and enraged audiences with his polymathic, panoramic reach. The genius …
(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). Building unity in the fight for reproductive justice. cpusa.org 
The following updated report was given to the National Board of the Communist Party USA on April 19th, 2023. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe last June, it said it was done with abortion cases and was leaving it to the gerrymandered state legislatures to decide on abortion law. States controlled by extreme-right GOP …
(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). The Left and the Ukraine War. dissidentvoice.org To be a leftist in the United States is a dispiriting experience, but in the last year one of the more dispiriting things has been to see the attitude of many leftists themselves on a subject of crucial importance: the war in Ukraine. The consensus of the Washington establishment remains that the U.S. must support …
(2023-04-24). Paraguay: incertidumbre en la recta final de la campaña electoral. globalizacion.ca El domingo 30 de abril se realizarán en Paraguay los comicios generales, en las que se elegirá presidente, pero además se renovarán los 45 escaños del Senado, los 80 de la Cámara de Diputados, los gobernadores de los 17 departamentos…
(2023-04-24). Argentina — Las islas y el peñón. globalizacion.ca A miles de kilómetros de distancia dos situaciones coloniales persisten hasta hoy. Gran Bretaña preserva los últimos restos de un imperio perdido, a costa de las soberanías argentina y española. | Gibraltar, también conocido como "el peñón" o "la roca", es…
(2023-04-24). POLITICO: Biden Preparing for Failed Ukrainian Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is preparing for the possibility of Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive failing, POLITICO reported on Monday. Pentagon documents allegedly leaked by Airman Jack Teixeira revealed that the US doesn't believe Ukraine can regain any significant territory in its counteroffensive, which is expected to be launched in the spring. The information in the leaks was …
(2023-04-24). Report: Ukraine Postponed Attacks Inside Russia Due to US Pressure. news.antiwar.com The Washington Post reported Monday that Ukraine's military intelligence directorate, known as HUR, was planning major strikes inside Russia in February that were postponed due to US pressure. The report cited documents allegedly leaked by Airman Jack Teixeira. According to a report from the National Security Agency, HUR chief Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov instructed one …
(2023-04-24). Russia to Host Meeting of Syria and Turkish Intel and Defense Chiefs. news.antiwar.com Russia will host a meeting of intelligence and defense chiefs from Turkey, Syria, and Iran on Tuesday as part of an effort to work toward the normalization of relations between Ankara and Damascus. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced the planned meeting that will be held in Moscow and said the goal is to "find …
(2023-04-24). US Ships and Drones Positioned Near Sudan to Help Fleeing US Citizens. news.antiwar.com The US military has drones and ships deployed near Sudan to help Americans looking to flee the country after US special operations forces evacuated embassy personnel from Khartoum. Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the Pentagon and US Africa Command (AFRICOM) were working with the State Department on the situation in Sudan, where forces …
(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). Anti-NATO protests in Sweden as the country hosts large int'l exercise. mronline.org 
Protesters across 17 cities in Sweden, including Stockholm, voice opposition to the international military exercise hosted by their country.
(2023-04-24). Here comes everyone: climate, class and the movement we need. mronline.org 
As thousands prepare to surround parliament to demand climate action, Feyzi Ismail explains the scale of the crisis and the strategy the movement needs.
(2023-04-24). The Culture War doesn't exist. mronline.org 
Call it what it is: class war.
(2023-04-24). Labor Market and Mainstream Economics. dissidentvoice.org 
Market and labor in market are crucial questions both to capital and labor. The questions have been discussed and answered by economists, from the mainstream, and also from the camp of labor. "Markets", writes Michael D. Yates in his Work Work Work: Labor, Alienation, and Class Struggle (Monthly Review Press, 2022), "act as a veil, …
(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). 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). The 75-year Thievery of Joint Tax Returns. dissidentvoice.org Another tax season has ended, and more than 50 million returns arrived at the Internal Revenue Service marked "Married filing jointly". Few of the filers had any idea that joint returns—created in 1948 and modified in 1969—may be the oldest tax inequity in America. They've been picking various pockets for 75 years, and there's little …
(2023-04-24). Borrell and His Likes Should Avoid Leading Europe into a Ditch. dissidentvoice.org 
The European Parliament just spent a whole week discussing China, and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will convene foreign ministers from across EU on April 24 local time to discuss the same topic. In anticipation of this meeting, Borrell published a column on April 22 urging …
(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 Challenge China Over Taiwan. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic In yet another move set to cement the European Union's status as a geopolitical pendant of the United States, its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell openly stated that he wants the armed forces (or, in this particular case, navies) of EU countries to patrol the increasingly contested Taiwan Strait to "help protect" Taiwan. Borrell…
(2023-04-24). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Chairs UNSC Debate on Effective Multilateralism Through Defence of Principles of the UN Charter. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the UN Security Council's open debates "Effective multilateralism through the Defence of the Principles of the UN Charter," New York, April 24,2023 The 9,308th session of the UN Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is called, "Maintenance of international peace and security; Effective…
(2023-04-24). Going Underground: Interview with Seymour Hersh. libya360.wordpress.com Afshin Rattansi's Going Underground On this special episode of Going Underground, we speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh on his new 'Trading with the Enemy' report that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his entourage have been embezzling $400 million from US aid allocated for fuel purchases, as well as buying diesel from Russia. He…
(2023-04-24). Is Multipolarity Authoritarian? A South-South Controversy (I). libya360.wordpress.com Lautaro Rivara Is multipolarity authoritarian, as Kavita Krishnan claims, and why is this perspective so seductive for the countries of the Global South? What is the discreet allure of imagining a world with many poles of power? In the monumental work "Pensamiento periférico. A global interpretative thesis", Eduardo Devés Valdés warned not only about the…
(2023-04-24). Is This Man a Russian Agent Operating in the Black Community of St. Louis? libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov Omali Yeshitela 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…
(2023-04-24). Relations Between Russia and Africa at the Present Stage. libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Barabanov The results of UN General Assembly voting make it possible to at least formally interpret a certain split and lack of unity among African countries in relation to Russia. We can also conclude that those 19 countries that have never voted "yes" are open to continuing the cooperation with Russia that they had…
(2023-04-24). Russia-South Africa: BRICS and Multilateralism. libya360.wordpress.com Mikatekiso Kubayi South Africa-Russia relations are not new. They date back decades before South Africa arrived at a democratic dispensation in 1994; a journey in which Russia provided a lot of support. During the recent visit to South Africa of Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov, it was agreed that the two countries need to further…
(2023-04-24). Sudan: Over 420 Civilians Killed as Foreign Countries Accelerate Evacuations. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3,700 people have been injured since fighting broke out on April 15. The humanitarian crisis, including mass displacement, has continued to worsen as multiple ceasefires have failed to hold At least 427 people have been killed as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…
(2023-04-24). Ukrainian Nazism: Why a New Nuremberg is Necessary. libya360.wordpress.com Viktor Medvedchuk Since the "collapse" of the USSR and the emergence of an independent Ukraine, Western politicians, and special services in Ukraine began to revive Nazism through the introduction of nationalist ideology in the consciousness of Ukrainians. According to Western plans, a Nazified Ukraine was to become a "weapon" against Russia. One of the ideologues…
(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). Unions, health organisations call for total ban on silica products. greenleft.org.au Building industry unions and health groups are calling a total ban on the construction industry using engineered stone bench tops which contain silica. Jim McIlroy reports.
(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). Revolt in France: Macron humiliated, but no victory for workers yet. greenleft.org.au President Emmanuel Macron has now signed his pensions bill into law, but the struggle to defeat it is not over, reports John Mullen.
(2023-04-24). Interview with Garland Nixon. dissidentvoice.org 
Events continue to unfold at a quickening pace. Facing an alarming escalation in tensions around the world, we asked Garland Nixon for his current thoughts. We focus here on the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions and its capacity to reduce …
(2023-04-24). Argentina ante la crisis: øultraderecha, continuismo, baja participación electoral? globalizacion.ca El agravamiento de la situación social y económica, la emocionante marcha de antorchas culminada en el acampe piquetero en la Plaza de Mayo, la aproximación de las fechas del cronograma electoral nacional, los resultados de las primeras elecciones provinciales, el…
(2023-04-24). Britain declares war on a slogan. electronicintifada.net Suella Braverman mulls ban on chanting "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."
(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). The Ukraine War Has Never Been America's War. fpif.org
(2023-04-24). Francia: la movilización no quiere pasar página. globalizacion.ca Los últimos ocho días han supuesto un punto de inflexión en el movimiento de huelgas y movilizaciones. El jueves 13 de abril tuvo lugar la duodécima jornada de movilización nacional convocada por la Intersindical nacional, luego se dio la movilización…
(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). 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). The Toxic Legacy of U.S. Foreign Policy in Vieques, Puerto Rico. fpif.org The women of Vieques, an island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, have been on the front lines of the generations-long struggle for peace and justice to end the havoc wrought by U.S. foreign policy on their island, in their homes, and on their bodies.
(2023-04-24). ChatGPT and human intelligence: Noam Chomsky responds to critics. mronline.org 
'The threat to privacy and data security posed by language models like ChatGPT is real enough. I frankly doubt that there's any practical way to contain them. The most effective means that I can think of…to counter the spread of malicious doctrines and ideology are education in critical thinking, organization to encourage deliberation, and modes of intellectual self-defense.' —Noam Chomsky…
(2023-04-24). Frankfurt court reverses ban on Roger Waters concert. electronicintifada.net Rock icon had challenged city council's cancellation of 28 May gig.
(2023-04-24). Hamilton: Reflections on Ongoing Hunger Strike in the Barton Jail. itsgoingdown.org Report on an ongoing hunger strike in Hamilton, Ontario and how people are organizing to support. Originally posted to North Shore Counter-Info. This past Wednesday, April 19, 2023, we received word that prisoners on all the ranges on the fourth floor of the Barton Jail had coordinated to begin a hunger strike. At the same…
(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). Shocking Truths about Your Money. expose-news.com Since the beginning of the "pandemic" three quarters of the world's increase in wealth has gone to the 1%. The coming Great Depression was deliberately engineered in February 2020. It will lead …
(2023-04-24). UK government uses Delphi method to manipulate outcome of public consultations. expose-news.com Until 7 June 2023, the Bank of England is inviting responses to a proposal for a retail central bank digital currency ("CBDC") — a so-called "digital pound." The survey is rigged. The …
(2023-04-24). Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA injections. expose-news.com Last month, German Health Minister and renowned virus pest Karl Lauterbach gave a remarkable interview in which he denounced "exorbitant" pharmaceutical profits, deplored "dismaying" vaccine injuries, and called for the manufacturers to set …
(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). 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). 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). 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). "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). 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). 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). German court reverses Roger Waters' concert cancellation. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-24). Norwegian Refugee Council: Violence, Climate & Poverty Are Fueling Migration from Central America. democracynow.org 
We continue our conversation with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who has just returned from Honduras. He calls on the international community to do more to help in Central America, where one in three people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid, and gangs, drug trafficking and violence are forcing many to flee north. North Americans, says Egeland, must "honor the legitimate asylum applications for protection of people" from their "own neighborhood."…
(2023-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2023. democracynow.org Diplomats Lead Sudan Exodus as Sudanese Reel from Intense Fighting, Food and Power Shortages, SCOTUS Keeps Abortion Pill Mifepristone on Market While Challenge to Ban Proceeds, Peru's Ex-President Alejandro Toledo Detained, Facing Corruption Charges Following U.S. Extradition, Kenya Exhumes Bodies of 47 Cult Members Who Starved Themselves to Death, Burkina Faso Attack Near Malian Border Kills 60 People, Thousands of Asylum Seekers Make Their Way Up Mexico to Protest Migrant Abuse, Mississippi GOP Expands State Control Over Police and Courts in Majority-Black Jackson, Rasheed Williams AKA "Koka Da Doll…
(2023-04-24). What's Next in Legal Fight over Mifepristone? Supreme Court Protects Access to Abortion Pill for Now. democracynow.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday halted a ban and other restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, keeping the nation's most popular abortion method available for now as an appeal of the nationwide ban on the pill plays out. The ban was issued earlier this month by the Trump-appointed Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who ruled the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of the drug was invalid. The case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court again after making its way through a lower appeals court. We speak with Mary Ziegler, law professor at the University of California, Da…
(2023-04-24). Sudan Will Be "Nightmare Beyond Belief" If Conflict Grows, Warns Humanitarian Leader Jan Egeland. democracynow.org 
As fighting continues in Sudan between the military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, we speak with Norwegian Refugee Council head Jan Egeland, who says humanitarian work in the country has been paralyzed as a result of the power struggle. "There is hardly any humanitarian work in large parts of Sudan," says Egeland, who adds that the conflict has already devolved into a war that "will be impossible to stop if it lasts for much longer."…
(2023-04-24). Sudan: Death Toll Tops 420 as Fear Grows That Fighting Between Rival Generals Could Lead to Proxy War. democracynow.org 
The United States and other countries moved to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Sudan over the weekend amid fighting between rival military factions that's killed at least 420 people and injured over 3,700 more, in a crisis that began on April 15 when the Sudanese military and the paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces began exchanging fire in the capital Khartoum, further dashing hopes of a return of civilian rule in the country. CNN reports the powerful Russian mercenary group Wagner has backed the RSF by providing the paramilitaries with surface-to-air missiles. Wagner founder Yevgeny P…
(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…
(2023-04-24). 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.