(2022-06-08). BRICS countries vow to deepen business cooperation. ecns.cn Business representatives from the BRICS countries pledged Wednesday to enhance multilateral cooperation to safeguard the common interests of emerging markets and developing countries.
(2022-06-07). US Ambassador Says Russia, US Shouldn't Shut Down Embassies. news.antiwar.com The US ambassador to Russia said Monday that Washington and Moscow Ambassador John Sullivan told Russia's Tass news agency that the US and Russia Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, President Bide…
(2022-06-07). 'Either you Join NATO or We will Make the Canaries Independent'. orinocotribune.com 
By Kahlil Wall-Johnson  ; Jun 6, 2022 | A recent interview with former Spanish politician José Manuel Otero has revealed further details regarding his country's entry into NATO and attests to the double-dealing politics of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). | Prior to Spain's absorption into NATO, Otero was minister of the presidency and then minister of education. According to a recent
(2022-06-07). NATO demand for members, new members: support for diversity, market economy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Department of DefenseJune 3, 2022 Nations Undergo Rigorous Process to Join NATO Finland and Sweden filed letters of application to officially join The North Atlantic Treaty Organization on May 18, but joining NATO is not an overnight process. State Department officials have said nations that want to enter NATO must meet five requirements: 1New …
(2022-06-07). April Blast at US Base in Syria Being Investigated as Possible Insider Attack. news.antiwar.com An attack on a US base in Syria that took place in April is being investigated as a possible insider attack carried out by a US service member, The attack on a US base in eastern Syria known as Green Village was
(2022-06-07). Israeli Jets Strike Suburb South of Syria's Capital off Damascus. news.antiwar.com The latest round of Israeli attacks on Syria saw fighter jets firing a flurry of missiles at Damascus. The Its not clear what sites were targeted, though Israeli press claimed Kiswah has some Iranian militia sites therein. The strikes did some physical damage, but there is no word yet of casualties. | This is not unusual for Israeli attacks in Syria, as the Syrians have substantial air defenses…
(2022-06-07). Wednesday 6/8: Venezuelan Feminists. indybay.org 518 valencia, San Francisco…
(2022-06-07). Shanghai students begin returning to classrooms. ecns.cn Around 100,000 grade 11 and 12 students from over 250 high schools in Shanghai returned to school on Monday after about three months away from campus because of the COVID-19 epidemic.
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: High-intensity workouts and reducing risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High-intensity function training, such as boot camp-type exercise classes, continues to grow in popularity, especially as many COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, explains how someone can reap the benefits of this type of exercise while avoiding injury. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kNqNSA-m3kk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read…
(2022-06-07). Tragedies at border constitute ignominious chapter of numerous U.S. human rights crimes. ecns.cn Tragedies at the border constitute an ignominious chapter of the numerous US human rights crimes. The US government treats migrants cruelly with drastic measures and inhumane operations.
(2022-06-07). Hadley, Mass. workers file for first Trader Joe's union. liberationnews.org 
Trader Joe's #512 in Hadley, Massachusetts announced publicly on May 14 their intention to unionize. If successful, the Hadley store would be the first unionized Trader Joe's location in the country.
(2022-06-07). San Diego: Town & Country hotel workers demand fair union contract. liberationnews.org 
Over 50 hotel workers and dozens of community members picketed outside Town & Country Hotel Resort in San Diego on June 3.
(2022-06-07). People repel bigots at West Virginia Pride event. liberationnews.org 
Despite the crowd's visible anger, the hateful language of the bigots was silenced by the crowd shouting, "Love wins! Love wins!"
(2022-06-07). Duque regime subjects Colombia to worst levels of violence in decades. colombiareports.com 
Colombia's security situation has worsened under President Ivan Duque to a point comparable to the most violent period of the country's armed conflict, according to a think tank. According to…
(2022-06-07). Saturday 6/4: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org All Out for Palestine, Saturday 5/4, 11 AM – 12: 30 PM, corner of Ocean and Water, Santa Cruz.
(2022-06-07). Cyprus to lodge complaint at UN over Turkey's plan to annex north of nation. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Associated PressJune 6, 2022 Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway north Cyprus will lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey's new financial assistance deal with breakaway Turkish Cypriots that demonstrates Ankara's "complete control" over them, the president of the ethnically divided island nation said Monday. President Nicos Anastasiades, a Greek …
(2022-06-07). AMLO Will Not Attend Summit of the Americas, Counter-Hegemonic Events on the Rise. orinocotribune.com Caracas, June 6, 2022 ( AMLO stated during his daily news brief that he is "not going to the summit because not all the countries of America are invited. I believe in the need to change the policy that has been imposed for centuries: exclusion, wanting to dominate for no reason, not respecting the sovereignty of countries. There…
(2022-06-07). Following Karabakh war, Turkish-Azerbaijani relations reach level of strategic alliance" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyJune 6, 2022 MFA: Azerbaijani-Turkish alliance will continue to develop an upward trend "The Republic of Azerbaijan has always highly appreciated the brotherly Turkiye's full support for the position of Azerbaijan…especially full political and moral support during and after the 44-day Patriotic War," said Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, APA's correspondent in Istanbul …
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to have a productive visit with your health care professional. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether an appointment has been on the calendar for months or your visit to your health care professional's office is because of a sudden issue, getting the right treatment and answers to questions starts with a productive conversation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/cs4SewSV2LU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-06-07). China maintains level-III emergency response for floods. ecns.cn China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters continued to maintain a level-III emergency response for flood control as heavy rains are forecast to batter some southern regions of the country.
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fibroids and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 24, single and looking forward to having a family one day. I was recently diagnosed with fibroids. What treatment options would allow me to have a baby in the future? ANSWER: Fibroids are noncancerous masses made of muscle that grow within the uterus. While fibroids are common — they are present in over 75% of women — most people don't have symptoms or pregnancy problems due to fibroids, and everyone does not need…
(2022-06-07). With "Professors" in "Military History" Like… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2022-06-07). Tuesday 6/14: From a Queer Lens: LGBTQIA+ Social Workers Experiences in the Profession. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-06-07). Flooded road makes a splash in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Continuous rain in Jiangxi has led to a rise of water level of the Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake. The 5.05-kilometer-long Dahuchi water highway was submerged in water.
(2022-06-07). 5.4-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted the waters northeast of Taiwan at 9: 57 a.m. Tuesday Beijing Time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Getting kids involved in the kitchen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If your child is a picky eater, the battle over healthy foods can be a challenge. Being fussy about food is common in toddlers and small children, but parents can try some tips and tricks to introduce new foods. One approach to improving eating habits is to get kids involved in the kitchen. Involving children in meal planning and teaching kids to cook can have multiple benefits. Not only is cooking a necessary life skill,…
(2022-06-07). China's research vessel returns home after deep-sea expedition in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's scientific research ship Exploration 2 returned to port on Monday, after completing a sea test of a deep-sea in-situ laboratory in the South China Sea.
(2022-06-07). Ask the Mayo Mom: Surgical options to repair pectus excavatum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pectus excavatum is a condition where a person's breastbone is sunken into the chest. While the sunken breastbone is often noticeable shortly after birth, the severity of pectus excavatum typically worsens during the adolescent growth spurt. "The initial diagnosis is often based on appearance," explains Dr. Denise Klinkner, a pediatric surgeon at Mayo Clinic Children's Center and practice chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Mayo Clinic. "Then when we try to grade the severity, using…
(2022-06-07). Disparities in opioid treatment access remain for women, Black and Hispanic people. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Buprenorphine is a prescription approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that effectively treats opioid dependence or addiction. But women, as well as Black and Hispanic populations, do not have equal access to this potentially lifesaving medication, new Mayo Clinic research finds. The study published Friday, June 3, in JAMA Network Open. The research team used the OptumLabs Data Warehouse to examine 3,110 filled prescriptions of buprenorphine from 72,055 emergency department visits across the…
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic, NAACP to welcome inaugural RISE for Youth cohort on June 6. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and NAACP Rochester Branch will welcome 40 promising high school and college students to RISE for Youth, on Monday, June 6. This program, which is in its inaugural year, is designed to help Black and underrepresented students find pathways to success in education and employment. RISE stands for Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen and Empower, and is an approach developed by Anjali Bhagra, M.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity,…
(2022-06-07). CDC links hepatitis A outbreak to organic strawberries: Learn about the virus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Organic strawberries have been linked to a multistate hepatitis A outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a dozen people have been made ill by the strawberries in California, Minnesota and North Dakota. Hepatitis A outbreaks have become more widespread in the U.S. These outbreaks originate from food contamination and person-to-person transmission. "Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause infection and inflammation in the liver," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious…
(2022-06-07). Consumer Health: Life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 5, which make this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and more than 16.9 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to advances in cancer screening and treatment. Many cancer treatments take a toll, though, in the form of side effects…
(2022-06-07). The U.S. attempt to undermine harmony and stability in Xinjiang will never succeed‚ÄÇ. ecns.cn The US attempt to undermine harmony and stability in Xinjiang and contain China's development will never succeed.‚ÄÇ…
(2022-06-07). U.S. has played a hand in every global food crisis in history. ecns.cn In fact, the US has played a hand in every global food crisis in history. The US, along with a handful of other countries, by manipulating the global food trade system, have established their food hegemony and gained tight control over international food prices.
(2022-06-07). Tuesday 6/7: Then and Now: History of the Fight for Reproductive Freedom w/ Gloria Steinem & more. indybay.org Online event via Zoom (FREE)…
(2022-06-07). Thursday 6/30: A Night at the Movies to Celebrate Local Activism. indybay.org Vets Hall Santa Cruz | 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2022-06-07). S.Korean president names new ambassador to China, Japan, Russia, UN. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol named new ambassadors to China, Japan, Russia and the United Nations, the presidential office said Tuesday.
(2022-06-07). Balanced development of education benefits students of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Over the recent years, the right to education has been guaranteed for students of all ethnic groups in the region and the implementation of a slew of beneficiary policies has yielded fruitful results.
(2022-06-07). Underwater Great Wall emerges. ecns.cn A section of the underwater Great Wall emerged recently due to the dropped water level. The section, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), had been submerged after Panjiakou reservoir was completed.
(2022-06-07). Braille test paper prepared for 2022 national college entrance exam. ecns.cn Braille examination paper for blind students have been prepared in the 2022 national college entrance exam which began on Tuesday.
(2022-06-07). Spin-controlling materials team win prestigious Horizon Prize. imperial.ac.uk An international team of scientists working on chiral materials have won the Royal Society of Chemistry's Materials Chemistry Division Horizon Prize.
(2022-06-07). Sunday 6/19: Dangerous Truths 5: Native America And Manifest Destiny. indybay.org On Zoom | zoom.us/j/98671226456?pwd=amp3eTFxcU42UzNlK3hQWWhORHVPQT09 | Meeting ID: 986 7122 6456 | Passcode: 275953 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,98671226456# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)…
(2022-06-07). 9th Circuit Affirms Moratorium on Offshore Fracking Off California, Orders More Review. indybay.org LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 — A federal appeals court today affirmed a lower court decision that prohibits offshore fracking in federal waters off the California coast.
(2022-06-07). Unique landscape: Good harvest in sight in Beijing's experimental field. ecns.cn A good harvest is in sight in the experimental field near Beijing's third ring road. The field belongs to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and is dubbed the most expensive crop field in Beijing.
(2022-06-07). Ancient tomb of pregnant noble found in Shanxi. ecns.cn A newly found ancient tomb of the late Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC – 476 BC) in the north of Taosi Village, Xiangfen County, Shanxi Provincewas confirmed to belong to a pregnant noble.
(2022-06-07). Consumer Health: Understanding C. diff infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium that causes an infection of the large intestine. The bacterium is often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff. Some people carry C. diff bacteria in their intestines but never become sick. They are carriers of the bacteria and may spread infections. Illness from C. diff typically occurs after using antibiotics. It most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities. About 200,000 people in the U.S….
(2022-06-07). Science Saturday: What's behind patient requests for stem cells? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In one of the first studies of its kind, Mayo Clinic analyzed a large group of patients to understand their motivations for seeking stem cell therapies and whether expectations are grounded in science. The findings could help health care professionals cut through misleading claims and better counsel patients. This research by Jennifer Arthurs; Zubin Master, Ph.D.; and Shane Shapiro, M.D. — all of Mayo Clinic — is published in NPJ Regenerative Medicine. "We learned that many patients interested in stem cells had…
(2022-06-07). Universal Beijing Resort to reopen at 75% capacity on June 15. ecns.cn Universal Beijing Resort will reopen at 75 percent capacity on June 15. All tourists entering Universal Resort need to provide a valid negative proof of nucleic acid test done within 72 hours, the resort announced on Tuesday.
(2022-06-07). Consumer Health: Kids and swimming safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthy and Safe Swimming Week will be observed May 23—29, which makes this a good time to learn more about keeping kids safe around the water. For many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool. But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider some safety tips. Swimming after eating The old saying about waiting an hour after eating before swimming isn't entirely true. It's OK…
(2022-06-07). Saturday 6/11: Oakland: March for Our Lives to End Gun Violence. indybay.org Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2022-06-07). Thursday 6/16: 2022 Fresh Meat Festival of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume that pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…
(2022-06-07). Chinese university unveils mass terrestrial extinction 250 million years ago. ecns.cn A Chinese university has revealed that sulfate aerosols formed during the eruption of Siberian Traps Large Igneous Province (STLIP) caused the extinction of terrestrial life 250 million years ago.
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How do you treat hemorrhagic cysts? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes hemorrhagic ovarian cysts, and what is the treatment for them? Will having one of these cysts affect my ability to conceive? ANSWER: Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts happen in women who haven't gone through menopause. They are a result of ovulation. Why some women develop these cysts and others do not isn't clear. Treatment for hemorrhagic ovarian cysts depends on the size of the cyst and if it causes symptoms. Symptoms usually include pelvic…
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How are rotator cuff tears treated? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I injured my rotator cuff recently and was told I was not a candidate for surgery. However, a friend shared that there's a new minimally invasive treatment option that uses a balloon implant. How does this procedure work, and how does it compare to traditional treatments? ANSWER: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles critical for the strength, stability and function of the shoulder. Tears of the rotator cuff tendons are a common…
(2022-06-07). Coercive diplomacy starts with the U.S. ecns.cn Coercive diplomacy starts with the US. It is nobody else but the US that invented, patented and owns the intellectual property right of "coercive diplomacy".
(2022-06-07). China's social security fund records steady expansion in 2021. ecns.cn China's social security fund reported steady expansion in terms of revenue and expenditure in 2021, data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security showed.
(2022-06-07). Cuba accuses U.S. of excluding certain countries from regional summit. ecns.cn There is no single reason to justify the U.S. government's "undemocratic and arbitrary exclusion" of any country of the hemisphere from the 9th Summit of the Americas, the Cuban government said Monday in a statement.
(2022-06-07). (W.E. Talk) Peking University professor: A strong China won't seek hegemony. ecns.cn In recent years, with China's rise, some differing voices have emerged. Some people say a strong China must seek hegemony, resulting in a "clash of civilizations" with Western society.
(2022-06-07). Friday 6/24: Summer of Rage: Reproductive Justice on Film w/ Women Filmmakers. indybay.org Online event w/ live captioning…
(2022-06-07). Petition: Repeal the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. indybay.org Santa Cruz Cares is calling on all our neighbors to take a stand against the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO)! | Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/repeal-the-oversized-vehicle-ordinance…
(2022-06-07). China responds 'professionally and safely' to Australian surveillance craft: spokesman. ecns.cn China responds "professionally and safely" to Australian surveillance craft approaching territorial airspace of Xisha Islands: spokesman…
(2022-06-07). Apple announces new chip, laptops, operating systems. ecns.cn U.S. tech company Apple Inc. on Monday kicked off its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC22) with the introduction of a new chip, laptops and operating systems.
(2022-06-07). Guangdong marine economy powering region. ecns.cn At an offshore wind power industrial park in Shanwei, a coastal city in Guangdong province, windmill rotors spin above the seawater, helping continuously transform wind energy into electricity.
(2022-06-07). Science Saturday: In neurodegenerative diseases, Mayo Clinic research finds shared gene patterns, widespread damage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Damage to brain cells in two separate neurodegenerative diseases — Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy — is not limited to specific parts of the brain and these diseases share a pattern of gene alterations within the brain, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic, the University of Florida and other collaborating organizations. The researchers say this finding suggests the neurodegenerative diseases may have the same underlying disease links. The finding, which is published in The Journal…
(2022-06-07). Protest Against Gun Violence at Golden Gate. indybay.org Over a thousand in "March for Our Lives"
(2022-06-07). Consumer Health: Recovering from a stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about recovering from a stroke with stroke rehabilitation. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes can occur at…
(2022-06-07). Stunning view of Yamzho Yumco lake – one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. ecns.cn Stunning scenery of Yamzho Yumco lake, also known as Yamdrok Tso lake, one of the three holy lakes in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
(2022-06-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Additional opinions helpful in treating back pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have an active lifestyle. I have had two prior surgeries for a herniated lumbar disk. Recently, I began to have leg pain, which occurred previously, so I believe I must have another herniated disk. I have tried pain medicines and injections in the past, and I've taken up swimming to remain active. Is there anything else I can do to treat this except undergoing surgery again?…
(2022-06-07). China reaps over half of winter wheat faster than last year. ecns.cn China had harvested around 55 percent of its winter wheat by Monday, beating last year's halfway date by two days, official data showed Tuesday.
(2022-06-07). US continues to support anti-Iranian allegations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) — Supporting the IAEA's anti-Iranian allegations, the US State Department spokesman once again claimed that they are seeking a reciprocal return to the nuclear deal.
(2022-06-07). IRGC dismisses assassination news of its member in Iran's Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun 07 (MNA) – Released news on the assassination of an IRGC member in Qom is fake and fabricated, the Public Relations Office of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb for IRGC has announced.
(2022-06-07). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, June 7.
(2022-06-07). Qatar FM negotiating with Iran, US to resume Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says he is negotiating with Tehran and Washington to resume the Vienna talks.
(2022-06-07). India tests fire 4,000km nuclear capable Agni-4 missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — India on Monday successfully test fired a nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile, which can strike targets 4,000 km away, from Odisha's APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
(2022-06-07). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, June 7.
(2022-06-07). 12 ISIL terrorists killed in Iraqi PMU operation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) — During the clashes that broke out on early Tuesday between Iraq's Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU) and ISIL elements, 12 ISIL terrorist forces were killed.
(2022-06-06). Ukraine volunteer fighter and US citizen Craig Lang armed by Colombia to overthrow Venezuela's gov't, FBI source says. thegrayzone.com An FBI affidavit against an American fighting in Ukraine, Craig Lang, states he was previously armed by Colombian police to attack the Venezuelan government. Another American fighting in Ukraine, white nationalist Paul Gray, was also involved in a plot to topple Venezuela's government, according to a former associate of coup leader Juan Guaidó. Lang is wanted by the US for murdering a couple in Florida and robbing them to pay for his trip to the Venezuelan border. He is also …
(2022-06-06). A Second Left-Wing Progressive Wave is Emerging in Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Manolo De Los Santos, Gisela Cernadas The 9th Summit of the Americas, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in June, remains uncertain. Since the Biden administration has not invited the leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela on the grounds of "democracy issues", the leaders of Cuba, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina, and other countries have expressed the possibility…
(2022-06-06). NATO opens Northern front in war against Russia. wsws.org The United States has put into motion plans, years in the making, to turn Sweden and Finland into frontline states in the war against Russia.
(2022-06-06). Eni and Repsol to Start Exporting Venezuelan Oil to Europe. orinocotribune.com The United States issued licenses for oil companies to operate in Venezuela. | The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, highlighted the "slight but significant steps" that the United States took by "providing licenses" to oil companies to operate in the South American country, as part of the economic sanctions relief announced by Washington after the beginning of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. | Italian oil company Eni and Spanish Repsol could start shipping Venezuelan oil to Europe as soon as next month to offset Russian crude, resuming oil-for-debt swaps that halted more than two years ago when W…
(2022-06-06). UPDATED: Ukrainian Forces Shot Down Their Own Aircraft (Videos). southfront.org 
On May 5, Ukrainian forces celebrated another "victory". Videos showing an aircraft intercepted in Ukraine was widely spread on the social media with reports that a Russian Su-25 was shot down near the town of Orekhovo in the Zaporozhye region. | However, later Russian sources shared another video from a drone showing that a Ukrainian aircraft was destroyed over the Donbass front lines. It was reportedly intercepted by Ukrainian forces. The pilot was reportedly killed as a result of the…
(2022-06-06). Ukrainian Army terror bombings. mronline.org 
Since Sunday, 29 May, Ukrainian artillery has opened fire on exclusively civilian residential areas in the city of Donetsk and other cities in Donbass. The Ukrainian army has always engaged in terror bombing, in order to terrorise the population and kill Russians, since the beginning of the Ukrainian aggression in Eastern Ukraine. In Donetsk, the …
(2022-06-06). Russian Ops in Ukraine: Donbas Cauldron(s) Closing, US-NATO Options Running Out. libya360.wordpress.com Update on Russian military operations in Ukraine for June 6, 2022: — Russian forces continue encirclement and elimination of Ukrainian forces in the Severodonetsk —Lysychansk cauldron; — During encirclements in Syria, similar "offensives" were attempted as acts of desperation; — Claims of Ukrainian "counter-offensives" are a distraction from the overall, imminent strategic defeat these forces…
(2022-06-06). Decisive Battle For Severodonetsk Gaining Momentum (Videos). southfront.org 
Russian Msta-S on the outskirts of Severodonetsk | While the advance of Russian-led forces was almost stuk on different front lines in the Donbass, the main hotspot of the Ukrainian war is the Severodonetsk-Lisichansk metropolitan area. | In the city of Severodonetsk, Russian-led forces are advancing from the northern and eastern directions. The battles for the city are conducted by the 2nd and 7th brigades of the LPR People's Militia with attached units, together with units of mobilized Lugansk servicemen and Chechen uni…
(2022-06-06). Kiev's Forces Counterattack From Flanks, While Russian Advance Stuck In Donbass. southfront.org 
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(2022-06-06). Canada and the Banderites/ By Thierry Meyssan. marktaliano.net 
Original Link Here: Canada and the Banderites, by Thierry Meyssan (voltairenet.org) In previous articles, Thierry Meyssan has shown how the Banderites, collaborators of the worst Nazi exactions in Ukraine and Poland, came to power in Kiev, in the young independent Ukraine. He shows here that, for eighty years, Banderite immigrants have been embedded in the …
(2022-06-06). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On june 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in the Azot plant and nearby districts in Severodonetsk city; | Russian forces took full control of the village of Komyshuvakha; | Clashes continue in Vrubovka; | Russian-led forces claimed control of the town of Dolomitnoe, in the Svetlodarsk region; | Russian forces took full control of the village of Nyrkove; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue in Zolot; | The AFU attempt to counter-attack along…
(2022-06-06). 'Beacon of Democracy': Kiev Regime's Practice of Kidnapping People Spirals Out of Control. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic Ever since the Obama administration orchestrated the 2014 Euromaidan color revolution (US/NATO's weapon of choice when hijacking entire nations), the mainstream media have been feeding the political West's populace the narrative of Ukraine being the "freedom and democracy lighthouse in the dictatorial post-Soviet darkness". However, after the start of Russia's special military operation more than three months ago, this…
(2022-06-06). "The goal is not to help Ukraine, but to fight Putin" mronline.org 
This interview comes to us through the kind courtesy of the Swiss journal, Zeitgeschehen im Fokus. In it, Jacques Baud brings us up-to-date on the Ukraine situation, while providing us with great insights, in his usual, inimitable way. He is in conversation with Thomas Kaiser.
(2022-06-06). Is US/NATO (with WEF help) pushing for a Global South famine? thesaker.is By Michael Hudson and posted with the author's permission Is the proxy war in Ukraine turning out to be only a lead-up to something larger, involving world famine and a…
(2022-06-06). No Intermarium project without Ukraine: Polish PM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioJune 6, 2022 'There is no Three Seas Initiative without free Ukraine': Polish PM Poland's prime minister on Monday said that there could be no Three Seas Initiative without a free and sovereign Ukraine. Mateusz Morawiecki made the remark at the annual congress of local-government officials from the Three Seas region, which is taking …
(2022-06-06). Russian Kursk Region Under Fire From Ukrainian Artillery (Photos). southfront.org 
On the morning of June 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the Russian village of Tetkino in the Kursk region. | The village of Tetkino, located on the Russian border with Ukraine, was shelled by the AFU deployed in the Ukrainian Sumy region. The equipment used by the Ukrainian military in the attack was not revealed."The village of Tetkino in the Glushkovsky district was shelled again early this morning. The blows were inflicted on the bridge and local businesses. Information about da…
(2022-06-06). Russians Steadily Purging Kyiv's Manpower And Equipment In Severodonetsk And Lysichansk. southfront.org 
Another Ukrainian warplane is shot down in Zhytomyr Region | As of the morning of June 6, the most active military actions on the frontline in the east of Ukraine are ongoing in the areas of Severodonetsk and Lysichansk. | Kyiv's forces deployed there are fiercely resisting to the Russian advance despite the threat of being fully encircled. In previous days, pro-Kyiv sources even claimed that Kyiv units carried out a large counter-attack in Severodonetsk. Nonetheless, photos and videos from the ground demonstrate that Russ…
(2022-06-06). Georgian PM again resists pressure to open second front. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geJune 6, 2022 PM rules out "second front" in Georgia amid Ukraine war, says Gov't, citizens "want peace, stability, development" Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday said there would be "no second front" opened in Georgia amid the war in Ukraine, and noted the Government and citizens of the country wanted "peace, stability and …
(2022-06-06). Trace Of Polish Colonel Spotted In Severodonetsk In Eastern Ukraine. southfront.org 
Colonel Dariusz Majchrzak | As Russian-led forces advance through the Ukrainian defense in eastern Ukraine, more and more secrets of the Kiev regime are being revealed. | On May 6, documents of Polish Colonel Dariusz Majchrzak were found in the military positions left by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the city of Severodonetsk. The documents confirm that NATO officer was deployed in Severodonetsk and now may be hiding in the Azot chemical plant. | In one of the premises left by the AFU in Severodonetsk, documents for the…
(2022-06-06). Ukraine Volunteer Fighter, US Citizen Craig Lang, Was Armed by Colombia to Overthrow Venezuela's Government. libya360.wordpress.com Alex Rubinstein An FBI affidavit against an American fighting in Ukraine, Craig Lang, states he was previously armed by Colombian police to attack the Venezuelan government. Another American fighting in Ukraine, white nationalist Paul Gray, was also involved in a plot to topple Venezuela's government, according to a former associate of coup leader Juan Guaidó….
(2022-06-06). Billionaire George Soros: Civilization May Not Survive The War In Ukraine. moguldom.com Hungarian-American billionaire and philanthropist George Soros said he believes civilization might not survive the war in Ukraine if it degenerates into a third world war. His advice to avoid this is a quick and decisive defeat of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Soros warned that open societies are under siege, autocratic regimes are rising and the …
(2022-06-06). Corporate Media Is Leaving Pro-Negotiation Voices Out of Ukraine-Russia Reports. truthout.org Russian missiles struck Ukraine's capital of Kyiv for the first time in over a month on Sunday. This comes as Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to battle over control of the eastern city of Severodonetsk and Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning Western nations against supplying longer-range missile systems to Ukraine. "The longer this war goes on, the much more difficult it is to end it," says Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director and publisher of The Nation magazine and columnist for The Washington Post. Vanden Heuvel says U.S. corporate media is responsible for what she calls a "one-sided debate"
(2022-06-06). Ukraine: Britain to provide rocket systems, train army for armored vehicles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ukrainian News AgencyJune 6, 2022 British Prime Minister Johnson Confirms Transfer To Ukraine Of MLRS With Range Of Up To 80 km British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that the UK will transfer to Ukraine multiple launch rocket systems with a range of up to 80 km. *** The UK will hand over to …
(2022-06-06). The Ukraine War and the World's Increasingly Dangerous Geopolitical Landscape. commondreams.org War, nuclear annihilation, climate chaos, pandemics, and devastating economic and social inequalities make for extremely tumultuous and dangerous times. But we have the resources and solutions to resolve each of them.
(2022-06-06). Chris Hedges: America's Gun Fetish. mintpressnews.com There will be no gun control, not only because of the gun lobby and a corrupt political class, but because for many white Americans the idea of the gun is the only power they have left.
(2022-06-06). NATO holds air-missile defense exercise in Poland, Baltic states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandJune 6, 2022 Ex Ramstein Legacy trains Allied air defence forces in the Baltic Sea region Fighters and Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (SBAMD) units from Allies and Partners have come together in Poland and the Baltic States to take part in Ramstein Legacy 22, June 6-10. Exercise Ramstein Legacy is Allied …
(2022-06-06). Sitrep Operation Z: Back into The Grind while the penny drops in Europe. thesaker.is For the Saker Blog by Saker Staff Weapons incoming Russia have struck a major artery for the shipment of NATO weapons from Europe via the Beskidy railway tunnel. The Beskidy…
(2022-06-06). No to Nato and war – Yes to peace. indybay.org "Peace is too important to be left to politicians," the publicist stressed, which is why a strong peace movement is still needed. Historian Peter Brandt then spoke in favor of a European security architecture that includes Russia.
(2022-06-06). Selected Articles: A New War in the Middle East? Israel Military Exercises Simulates Invasion of Lebanon, War with Hezbollah, and Iran. globalresearch.ca 
By As Russia edges closer to defeating the US-NATO back…
(2022-06-06). U.S. wants to surround China with missiles—but can't find Asian country to host them. mronline.org 
The United States plans to spend billions of dollars to surround China with missiles. But a US military-sponsored study concluded its Pacific allies South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia are unlikely to host the offensive weapons.
(2022-06-06). Australian Rich List reveals accelerating wealth. wsws.org Australia's richest added $75 billion to their fortunes last year, while workers face soaring living costs and lower real wages.
(2022-06-06). Initial official story on police response to Uvalde shooting crumbles. wsws.org Police waited for over an hour, and the official explanation for inaction is entirely unbelievable.
(2022-06-06). After US and South Korean War Games, North Korea to Tests Flurry of Missiles. news.antiwar.com The US and South Korea wrapped up military drills involving a US aircraft carrier. Following the war games, North Korea tested eight missiles. Washington and Seoul responded to Pyongyang by conducting a series of missile launches. The three-day exercises were led by the USS Ronald Reagan and included ships from the South Korean navy. Joint …
(2022-06-06). On Anthony Blinken's Speech at George Washington University. journal-neo.org 
The end of May saw a number of striking developments in Washington's foreign policy in relation to China, the USA's main geopolitical foe. Several of these developments took place during President Joe Biden's trip to South Korea and Japan. Particularly worthy of note were the US President's long-anticipated announcement about the launch of the Indo-Pacific …
(2022-06-06). ALBA and Nicaragua: Defending Solidarity in a Divided World. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton Controversy has dogged this June's United States government organized Summit of the Americas. Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela had already given up on the OAS, seriously damaging the credibility of the Organization of American States as a trustworthy hemispheric forum for the countries North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. However many countries decide…
(2022-06-06). Walk For Appalachia's Future Connects Struggles In The Region. popularresistance.org Activists just completed the "Walk for Appalachia's Future" through West Virginia, North Carolina and Virginia to highlight the impacts of fossil fuel extraction on communities and the land. At each stop, they held events with local activists to learn about their struggles and make broader connections. The Appalachian region is a sacrifice zone – rich in mineral wealth that is extracted by large corporations without benefit to the people. West Virginia is the fifth poorest state in the US with low education attainment and high rates of physical and mental diseases. Clearing the FOG speaks with two organizers of t…
(2022-06-06). Spanish court summons Mike Pompeo to testify on CIA plot to kidnap or assassinate Assange. wsws.org The summons again exposes the imprisonment and planned extradition of Assange as the pseudo-legal cover for a criminal rendition operation.
(2022-06-06). Spain's High Court Demands Pompeo Testify on Alleged Plot to Kidnap or Kill Assange. commondreams.org The former U.S. secretary of state and CIA director was summoned to give testimony related to alleged spying on the jailed WikiLeaks founder by a Spanish security firm.
(2022-06-06). Hedges: America's Gun Fetish. scheerpost.com 
Original Illustration by Mr. Fish — "White Light/White Heat" | By Chris Hedges / Special to ScheerPost | Guns were a ubiquitous part of my childhood. My grandfather, who had been a master sergeant in the army, had a small arsenal in his house in Mechanic Falls, Maine. He gave me a 2020 bolt action Springfield rifle when I was 7. By the time I was 10, I had graduated to a Winchester lever action 30-30. I moved my way up the National Rifle Association's (NRA) Marksmanship Qualification Program, helped along by a summer camp where riflery was mandatory. Like many boys in rural America, I was fascinated by g…
(2022-06-06). It Doesn't Matter to the Oligarchy How Many Mass Shootings There Are. commondreams.org There will be no gun control, not only because of the gun lobby and a corrupt political class, but because for many white Americans the idea of the gun is the only power they have left.
(2022-06-06). Wednesday 6/8: Venezuelan Feminists. indybay.org 518 valencia, San Francisco…
(2022-06-06). How Swedish authorities worked to export "herd immunity" to other countries. wsws.org This submission to the Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic documents the attempts made by the Swedish government to export its "herd immunity" strategy of mass infection to countries throughout the world.
(2022-06-06). OSHA issues wrist-slap fine to JBS for COVID safety violations. wsws.org OSHA and the meat packing giant JBS have reached a settlement over citations for health and safety violations cost seven lives during the first months of the pandemic. JBS will be fined just $14, 2 and institute a flimsy set of new pandemic safety guidelines…
(2022-06-06). Canadian restaurant worker speaks to the Global Workers Inquest. wsws.org Robin, a restaurant worker from Vancouver, recently spoke to the Global Workers Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic about dangerous working conditions in the hospitality sector and his experience with being twice infected by COVID-19.
(2022-06-06). Over half of Hong Kong citizens get booster shot. ecns.cn As another 24,373 people got vaccinated on Sunday, nearly 60 percent of citizens in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have received their booster shot against COVID-19, according to the official website of Hong Kong newspaper Wen Wei Po.
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: High-intensity workouts and reducing risk of injury. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High-intensity function training, such as boot camp-type exercise classes, continues to grow in popularity, especially as many COVID-19 restrictions have relaxed. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, explains how someone can reap the benefits of this type of exercise while avoiding injury. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kNqNSA-m3kk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read…
(2022-06-06). Grade 11 and 12 students return to classroom in Shanghai. ecns.cn Around 100,000 Grade 11 and 12 students from over 250 high schools in Shanghai returned to school on June 6 after about three months away from campus because of the COVID-19 epidemic.
(2022-06-06). Expresidente brasileño Lula da Silva da positivo a la Covid-19. telesurtv.net El candidato presidencial se encuentra asintomático, mientras que su esposa tiene síntomas leves.
(2022-06-06). Chinese mainland reports 25 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn Of the new local infections, 16 were reported in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 5 in Beijing, and 4 in Shanghai.
(2022-06-06). New LawPod UK Episode: A Duty To Offer Alternatives? With John Whitting QC. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Episode 165 John Whitting QC speaks to Emma-Louise Fenelon about informed consent. The episode discusses the following cases: Montgomery -v- Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] 1 AC 1430 Duce v Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust [2018] EWCA Civ 1307 Mills v Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust [2019] EWHC 936 (QB) David Price v Cwm Taf University Health …
(2022-06-06). Expand the Newark, New Jersey, health care workers' strike! wsws.org The workers at Saint Michael's Medical Center cannot win their demands without appealing to other workers in a fight against not only Prime Healthcare, but also the entire profit-based health system.
(2022-06-06). President Maduro: US Killed any Chance of Success at Summit of the Americas. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that Washington has forfeited any chance of a successful Summit of the Americas by excluding three countries from the region. "The US government itself was in charge of killing the possibility of success of this summit," said President Maduro in an interview with Atilio Borón, host of the Argentine radio program Dialogo Internacional, on National University of Avellaneda Radio and Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association Radio. | Maduro thanked those countries of the Americas, numbering over 25, that expressed solidarity with Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, by condemning, in s…
(2022-06-06). Resisting the Curriculum of Racist Violence. zcomm.org After the Buffalo massacre, CRT bans are more destructive and delusional than ever…
(2022-06-06). Cryptocurrencies must die. mronline.org 
Bitcoin had gone from around USD 4,000 to USD 64,000, a sixteen fold increase, in 20 months. Other cryptocurrencies had even more ridiculous price increases in the same time period — Ethereum had a 50 fold increase, Solana 500 times, and LUNA had a 1,000 times increase. Now, these cryptocurrencies are crashing down.
(2022-06-06). U.S. women's national soccer team wins equal pay contract following lawsuit victory. liberationnews.org 
On May 18, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that it ratified a collective bargaining agreement which pays the U.S. men's and women's national teams equally.
(2022-06-06). Military Situation In Iraq On June 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Iraqi Defense Minister Juma Inad will travel to Cairo, the capital of Egypt next week to strengthen Iraqi-Egyptian military ties, according to Iraqi media; | On June 4, the Iraqi security forces discovered an ISIS weapons depot in Anbar province; | On June 5, 14 ISIS members including several commanders were detained by the Iraqi security forces in Baghdad province; | As a result of the operations of the Iraqi Armed Forces, 13 ISIS members were killed in the provinces of Di…
(2022-06-06). Robert F. Kennedy: A Golden Age Cut Short. scheerpost.com 
By Robert Kennedy's death came when America was on the cusp of transformation. It was changing from a racist, sexist, authoritarian, war-mongering society toward a society of more equal social and political justice — the kind that western Europe was adopting. | It has been all downhill since that fateful day in June 1968. Much of that progressive change was stalled for decades. Kennedy was uniquely positioned among politicians to bridge the widening divisions — a gaping hole, really — b…
(2022-06-06). Military Situation In Syria On June 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On June 6, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 12 times: 6 — in Aleppo province, 6 — in Idlib province; | On June 6, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces near Sarmaniyah; | On June 6, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted a joint patrol in the eastern countryside of the city of Ain al-Arab; | On June 5, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Manbij; | On…
(2022-06-06). Saturday 6/4: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org All Out for Palestine, Saturday 5/4, 11 AM – 12: 30 PM, corner of Ocean and Water, Santa Cruz.
(2022-06-06). The Sanctioned Ones: How Iran-Russia are Setting New Rules. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar  ; | While China, keen to ward off US sanctions as long as possible, is lagging, its RIC partners Iran and Russia are doing the legwork to break the west's global financial grip. | The first Sergei Glazyev, Russia's Minister in Charge of Integration and Macroeconomics of the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU), is coordinating the drive to design an alternative m…
(2022-06-06). NYPD and Far-Right Forces Collude in Physical Assault on a Socialist and Anti-Racist Space. orinocotribune.com The People's Forum in New York City attacked by the far-right, enabled by the police | Since our founding in 2018, our space, The People's Forum (TPF) has been the target of multiple attacks by the far-right on both social media and in our location. We have managed to defend our space which operates on values and principles of social justice and people power. Most recently a coalition of anti-vaxxers, Cuban and Venezuelan anti-communists, and other far-right reactionaries have increased their attacks on TPF. Today, over a dozen officers of the New York Police Department (NYPD) entered TPF, uninvited, and acted as…
(2022-06-06). It's Time for Democrats to Stop Agreeing That the Second Amendment Protects an Individual's Right to Bear Arms. commondreams.org It has now been turned into the rationale for a Republican Supreme Court majority to enact an extreme right-wing political agenda, often opposed by a majority of the American people.
(2022-06-06). Do We Have to Give the Rich All of Our Money? Enforcing the Estate Tax. cepr.net There are legitimate debates over what tax rates should be, even if many of us consider the current tax rates on the rich and super-rich far too low. However, there really is not a legitimate debate on whether the rich should have to pay the taxes they owe. Unfortunately, our politics is such that it …
(2022-06-06). Secret Service warned by Pence's chief of staff that Trump attack would incite violence against VP. wsws.org The fact that Pence's own chief of staff warned the secret service of potential violence explodes any claims that US intelligence was unaware of Trump's coup plotting.
(2022-06-06). In White House visit, New Zealand PM joins escalating US offensive in the Pacific. wsws.org Amid Washington's escalating war drive in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, the meeting between Biden and Ardern saw a hardening of the alliance between the two countries against China.
(2022-06-06). Kroger workers in central Indiana vote down UFCW sellout agreement. wsws.org Workers at Kroger stores in central Indiana voted down a company-friendly tentative agreement negotiated by the UFCW which included poverty wage "increases" that fall far below the rate of inflation.
(2022-06-06). World Environment Day: Challenges galore and the dire need to act fast. peoplesdispatch.org All recent reports suggest a climate crisis of disastrous proportions. This year's theme for World Environment Day — Only one Earth — is more relevant than ever…
(2022-06-06). Turkey to defend "oppressed persons" from Syria to Iraq, Libya to Karabakh, Balkans to Africa, Black Sea to Mediterranean. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hurriyet News AgencyJune 6, 2022 Erdogan says Turkey will never steer away from its rightful path President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on June 5, stressed that he would continue to pursue "honorable" policies and stand against the oppressors and stand with the oppressed regardless of the cost. *** "Abroad, we will continue to pursue our policies …
(2022-06-06). Mass Shooter Targets South Philly Crowd, 13 People Shot, 3 Confirmed Dead. moguldom.com There was yet another mass shooting. On June 4, three people were killed and 11 injured by gunfire at South Street, one of Philadelphia's most popular dining, shopping, and entertainment corridors. The area was packed with people enjoying the nightlife and the good evening weather. The shooting comes on the heels of a gunman targeting …
(2022-06-06). Los Angeles resident physicians vote overwhelmingly to strike. wsws.org More than 1,300 resident physicians are preparing strike action in Los Angeles amid a growing movement of health care workers to demand safe staffing and living wages and to oppose for-profit medicine.
(2022-06-06). The return of "Concerted Action" in Germany. wsws.org During the budget debate in the Bundestag last Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the convening of a "Concerted Action," inviting employers and trade unions to work closely with the government.
(2022-06-06). Health care workers in Cologne: "We are fighting for all of society" wsws.org The union is deliberately isolating the nursing strike: it has made a firm commitment to the state government not to expand the strikes.
(2022-06-06). Gunman kills Wisconsin judge, had Whitmer, Evers on list. wsws.org The man, who killed Judge Roemer and survived an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, had a list of potential targets that included the Democratic governors of Michigan and Wisconsin and the Republican Senate Majority Leader.
(2022-06-06). Ghostface Killah Opens Up Killah Koffee Shop and Direct To Consumer (DTC) Brand. moguldom.com Ghostface Killah, member of the iconic hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan, is taking his artisanal coffee brand from being an online, direct to consumer (DTC) business to a brick-and-mortar coffee shop locating in New York City's Staten Island. NYC Mayor Eric Adams turned up for the ribbon cutting on May 9. Ghostface Killah, born Dennis …
(2022-06-06). Why did the Michigan Medicine nurses union turn its "Contract Campaign Ally Meeting" into a private event? wsws.org The union covering nearly 6,000 nurses announced at the last minute that a public meeting to build support for the contract fight against Michigan Medicine would be a private event.
(2022-06-06). Special Guests John Cobb and Lisa Wells. projectcensored.org Mickey's guest for the first half of the program is the theologian and philosopher John Cobb; their topic is the Living Earth Movement. Cobb explains the need for humanity to…
(2022-06-06). How blaming Putin is helping Putin. thesaker.is By Dmitry Orlov for the Saker Blog The systemic crisis which we are currently witnessing in the West (and in other parts of the world that are too tightly interconnected…
(2022-06-06). Minnesota nurses press for improved wages and staffing while MNA forces work to continue without a contract. wsws.org While Minnesota nurses are determined to fight, the strategy of the MNA is aimed at blocking an effective struggle, as demonstrated in the toothless character of the pickets on Wednesday.
(2022-06-06). This week in history: June 6-12. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2022-06-06). Dozens dead and hundreds injured after fire and explosion at Bangladesh container depot. wsws.org The industrial disaster is not an isolated incident but another predictable example of how big business, with government authorities turning a blind eye, violates rudimentary safety standards, sacrificing workers' lives to maximise profits.
(2022-06-06). Australia's Labor government opposes inflation wage rises, despite soaring living costs. wsws.org "This submission does not suggest that across-the-board, wages should automatically increase in line with inflation," the Albanese government stated.
(2022-06-06). Shenzhou-14 astronauts enter space station core module. ecns.cn Screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on June 5, 2022 shows three Chinese astronauts, Chen Dong (C), Liu Yang (R) and Cai Xuzhe, saluting after entering the space station core module Tianhe.
(2022-06-06). When a New Left Activist Departed Campus for the Factory Floor. zcomm.org Review of Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War by Jon Melrod…
(2022-06-06). Puerto Rico debate futuro de su estatus político respecto a EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Cámara de Representantes analizó en un foro público el borrador del proyecto del estatus de Puerto Rico con opciones no coloniales y no territoriales.
(2022-06-06). Magical two-colored water lily blooms in Nanjing. ecns.cn A rare white and red water lily is in full bloom at Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2022.
(2022-06-06). Turquía mantiene veto al ingreso de Suecia y Finlandia a OTAN. telesurtv.net Recalca que dichas naciones han de cortar vínculos con organizaciones que Ankara cataloga como terroristas.
(2022-06-06). Empresas petroleras empezarán enviar crudo venezolano a Europa. telesurtv.net Estados Unidos entregó licencias a empresas petroleras para operar en el país suramericano.
(2022-06-06). IOC lauds Beijing 2022 for its green, sustainable steps. ecns.cn On the occassion of World Environment Day, the International Olympic Committee has praised Beijing 2022 for its efforts in low carbon, environmental protection and sustainable development in an article published on its official website.
(2022-06-06). Thursday 6/9: Red Flag Laws: Emerging Research on ERPOs to Stop Gun Violence. indybay.org Online webinar…
(2022-06-06). Participación en referéndum en Kazajistán ascendió al 68,44%. telesurtv.net Un total de 11 millones de kazajos son elegibles para votar en 10.012 colegios electorales que abren en todas las regiones del noveno país más grande del mundo.
(2022-06-06). Ask the Mayo Mom: Surgical options to repair pectus excavatum. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pectus excavatum is a condition where a person's breastbone is sunken into the chest. While the sunken breastbone is often noticeable shortly after birth, the severity of pectus excavatum typically worsens during the adolescent growth spurt. "The initial diagnosis is often based on appearance," explains Dr. Denise Klinkner, a pediatric surgeon at Mayo Clinic Children's Center and practice chair of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Mayo Clinic. "Then when we try to grade the severity, using…
(2022-06-06). Koffee Klatch Against Cold Hearts at City Hall. indybay.org HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) wants to encourage those outside and their supporters to provide a true narrative that exposes the unjustified and exaggerated claims of City officials led by City Manager Matt Huffaker, With help from Food Not Bombs and other good samaritans, we'll be providing coffee and sweet rolls in the morning for 3-days next week (June 6-8) and perhaps beyond..
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic, NAACP to welcome inaugural RISE for Youth cohort on June 6. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and NAACP Rochester Branch will welcome 40 promising high school and college students to RISE for Youth, on Monday, June 6. This program, which is in its inaugural year, is designed to help Black and underrepresented students find pathways to success in education and employment. RISE stands for Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen and Empower, and is an approach developed by Anjali Bhagra, M.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity,…
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prevent injuries when playing pickleball. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The game of pickleball is surging in popularity across the country. It can be played at any age and skill level. While many might assume that pickleball is a slower, lower-impact sport, experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to remember that injuries from playing pickleball can and do happen. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/lfOkCWO5pNo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…
(2022-06-06). Deport fire death toll in Bangladesh rises to 49. ecns.cn A massive fire at a container depot near a port city in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least 49 people and injured more than 300 others.
(2022-06-06). Civil Rights Groups Demand Senate Reinstate Desperately Needed Child Tax Credit. commondreams.org With U.S. families now spending an average of $327 per month more than usual, said the groups, "this toll on family budgets could be offset by a single monthly CTC payment."
(2022-06-06). Thursday 6/16: 2022 Fresh Meat Festival of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org
(2022-06-06). Conoce seis datos sobre la donación de órganos y tejidos. telesurtv.net Donar un órgano o tejido en vida, o cuando una persona ha fallecido, puede significar una segunda oportunidad de vivir para cientos más.
(2022-06-06). Saturday 6/11: Oakland: March for Our Lives to End Gun Violence. indybay.org Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2022-06-06). Dentist's experience in Guizhou a bridge for cross-Straits unity. ecns.cn Huang Cheng-wei, a 35-year-old man from Taiwan who came to Jiangsu province to study when he was 18, didn't imagine he would become so deeply rooted in the mainland in the following years.
(2022-06-06). Restaurants resume dine-in service after over month long suspension in Beijing. ecns.cn Customers queue to scan health codes to enter a restaurant at midnight after over month-long dine-in service suspension in Beijing, June 6, 2022.
(2022-06-06). EE.UU. reporta formación de tormenta tropical Alex tras afectar Florida. telesurtv.net Es la primera tormenta de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico. Se dirige a Bermudas. Sus lluvias afectaron antes a Cuba.
(2022-06-06). 9th Circuit Affirms Moratorium on Offshore Fracking Off California, Orders More Review. indybay.org LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 — A federal appeals court today affirmed a lower court decision that prohibits offshore fracking in federal waters off the California coast.
(2022-06-06). Groundbreaking report outlines Canada's quick path to clean power. zcomm.org Canada could be a clean electricity powerhouse by 2035…
(2022-06-06). Rusia acusa a Occidente de impedir negociaciones con Ucrania. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso denunció que Occidente prohibió a los ucranianos continuar con el proceso de negociación, pese a que ya habían presentado propuestas.
(2022-06-06). Corea del Sur y EE.UU. disparan ocho misiles en maniobra conjunta. telesurtv.net Corea del Sur rechazó las "provocaciones con misiles balísticos del Norte" y llamó a Pyongyang a detener sus maniobras que "elevan las tensiones militares en la península".
(2022-06-06). Sunday 6/19: Dangerous Truths 5: Native America And Manifest Destiny. indybay.org On Zoom | zoom.us/j/98671226456?pwd=amp3eTFxcU42UzNlK3hQWWhORHVPQT09 | Meeting ID: 986 7122 6456 | Passcode: 275953 | One tap mobile | +16699006833,,98671226456# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)…
(2022-06-06). Protest Against Gun Violence at Golden Gate. indybay.org Over a thousand in "March for Our Lives"
(2022-06-06). El 77 % de electores aprueba referendo constitucional en Kazajistán. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Kazajistán, Kasim-Yomart Tokaev, dijo que el objetivo de las enmiendas es modernizar y democratizar el sistema político.
(2022-06-06). Sumas 49 muertos tras explosiones en un depósito de Bangladés. telesurtv.net El ejército nacional tuvo que enviar cerca de dos centenares de efectivos para ayudar a los bomberos en la contención de las llamas.
(2022-06-06). Cutting-edge scientific testing to be undertaken. ecns.cn Upon its completion by the end of this year, the Tiangong space station will extensively advance science and technology, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy head of the China Manned Space Agency.
(2022-06-06). Science Saturday: In neurodegenerative diseases, Mayo Clinic research finds shared gene patterns, widespread damage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Damage to brain cells in two separate neurodegenerative diseases — Alzheimer's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy — is not limited to specific parts of the brain and these diseases share a pattern of gene alterations within the brain, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic, the University of Florida and other collaborating organizations. The researchers say this finding suggests the neurodegenerative diseases may have the same underlying disease links. The finding, which is published in The Journal…
(2022-06-06). Sunday 6/5: Sacred Rage: A Grief Ritual and Call to Action to End Gun Violence. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2022-06-06). Pdte. cubano insta a seguir vigilantes por situación climatológica. telesurtv.net El mandatario cubano convocó a avanzar en la recuperación de los daños tras las recientes lluvias e inundaciones.
(2022-06-06). House Dem Proposes Filibuster-Proof 1000 Percent Tax on AR-15s. truthout.org Virginia Democrat Rep. Don Beyer is drafting a measure that could heavily tax purchases of AR-15s and other semi-automatic weapons, legislation that could potentially bypass a Republican filibuster in the Senate. | Beyer's proposal
(2022-06-06). Petition: Repeal the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance. indybay.org Santa Cruz Cares is calling on all our neighbors to take a stand against the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO)! | Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/repeal-the-oversized-vehicle-ordinance…
(2022-06-06). Queen Elizabeth II vows to keep serving after 70-yr reign. ecns.cn Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the United Kingdom (UK), on Sunday vowed to keep serving the people after celebrations for her 70 years of reign.
(2022-06-06). Tuesday 6/14: From a Queer Lens: LGBTQIA+ Social Workers Experiences in the Profession. indybay.org Online event…
(2022-06-06). China ascends global innovation ranking. ecns.cn China ranks 12th in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report released by the World Intellectual Property Right Organization (WIPO), moving up 20 spots from 2012, said Wang Gang, the head of China's Science and Technology Ministry, on Monday.
(2022-06-06). Tibetans enjoy leisure time in Lhasa. ecns.cn Residents enjoy leisure time in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 5, 2022. Tibetans went outdoors during the festival to have a picnic, which is traditionally know as "Linka Festival"
(2022-06-06). Ataque a templo católico en Nigeria deja al menos muertos. telesurtv.net El presidente de ese país, Muhammadu Buhari, condenó el ataque. Hasta el momento ningún grupo se ha atribuido el hecho.
(2022-06-06). Ancient petroglyphs depicting animals found in NW China. ecns.cn A new petroglyphs complex site has been discovered at Helan Mountain in Shizuishan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, after one was found there more than two months ago, said the local cultural relic department.
(2022-06-06). Colombia's election race too close to call. colombiareports.com Colombia's pollsters have released contradictory projections on who will win the June 19 presidential elections. Two polls that were released on Saturday and Sunday said that opposition leader Gustavo Petro…
(2022-06-06). Desmantelan en España red vinculada al Cártel de Sinaloa. telesurtv.net Detienen a 24 integrantes de la organización criminal, que tenían sociedades para blanquear capitales en España, Colombia, Suiza y Portugal.
(2022-06-06). The Ultimate 21st Century Blowback. commondreams.org Remembering Chalmers Johnson.
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to have a productive visit with your health care professional. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether an appointment has been on the calendar for months or your visit to your health care professional's office is because of a sudden issue, getting the right treatment and answers to questions starts with a productive conversation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/cs4SewSV2LU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-06-06). Summer in the US Is Now 'Danger Season'. commondreams.org Climate change has transformed summer into our country's Danger Season, and we'd best start seeing it as such so that we can adequately prepare.
(2022-06-06). China lanza con éxito nave espacial Shenzhou-14. telesurtv.net Esta es la primera misión tripulada de China de este año, que se espera finalice la construcción de la Estación Espacial.
(2022-06-06). Consumer Health: Kids and swimming safety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthy and Safe Swimming Week will be observed May 23—29, which makes this a good time to learn more about keeping kids safe around the water. For many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool. But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider some safety tips. Swimming after eating The old saying about waiting an hour after eating before swimming isn't entirely true. It's OK…
(2022-06-06). Beyer Proposes Filibuster-Proof 1,000% Tax on AR-15s. commondreams.org "What it's intended to do is provide another creative pathway to actually make some sensible gun control happen," said the Virginia Democrat of the proposal.
(2022-06-06). Friday 6/24: Summer of Rage: Reproductive Justice on Film w/ Women Filmmakers. indybay.org Online event w/ live captioning…
(2022-06-06). Wheat harvest underway in Hebei. ecns.cn A harvester collects wheat in a wheat field in Beijie village, Xingtai, north China's Hebei Province, June 5, 2022. Farmers have started to harvest wheat in Hebei.
(2022-06-06). Wednesday 6/22: Protest March on SCOTUS for Abortion Rights w/ NASW. indybay.org Livestream of protest at SCOTUS. Take action from anywhere in California!
(2022-06-06). Siete curiosidades sobre la lengua rusa. telesurtv.net Cada 6 de junio, en ocasión del aniversario del natalicio de A. Pushkin, se celebra el Día de la lengua rusa en la ONU.
(2022-06-06). Sunday 6/26: People's March & Rally 2022: Honor the First Gay Liberation March by Roaring Our Voices. indybay.org Starting point: Polk Street and Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2022-06-06). Charity workers' assistance helps ease departures. ecns.cn Over the past two weeks, a number of employees of the Shanghai Charity Foundation's branch in Changning district have been voluntarily helping passengers at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in a bid to help facilitate departures from the city.
(2022-06-06). The mobilization for Yemen is a powerful model for today's peace movement. zcomm.org By emphasizing support and solidarity, groups led primarily by Yemeni-American women are building momentum to end the world's "forgotten war."
(2022-06-06). 20,000 Signatures on GOP-Led "Voter Fraud" Petition in Michigan Were Fraudulent. truthout.org Organizers of a Republican-backed Michigan petition to enact voter restrictions to combat would-be voter fraud missed the state's filing deadline on Wednesday after discovering tens of thousands of fraudulent signatures. | Michigan Republicans are backing the citizen initiative petition known as
(2022-06-06). Tuesday 6/7: Then and Now: History of the Fight for Reproductive Freedom w/ Gloria Steinem & more. indybay.org Online event via Zoom (FREE)…
(2022-06-06). OMS confirma más de 760 casos de viruela del mono en 27 países. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a la OMS, la viruela no es endémica y por el momento no se reportan muertes producto del brote actual.
(2022-06-06). Shenzhou-14 astronauts enter Tianzhou-4 cargo craft. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-14 crew has entered the Tianzhou-4 cargo craft after successfully opening the hatch of it and finishing the environmental tests, the China Manned Space Agency said on Monday.
(2022-06-06). Emptying the Navy's Red Hill Jet Fuel Tanks in Honolulu Should Take 27 Days—Not Two Years. commondreams.org With trucks working this schedule (with 3 union drivers working 8-hour shifts) of moving 3,7 ,000 gallons per day, it would take 27 days to drain the 100 million gallons from Red Hill tanks.
(2022-06-06). AI puts virtual beings to wider applications. ecns.cn 280,000 firms vie to drive digital humans into finance, retail, governance, media, entertainment and automobile sectors…
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fibroids and pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 24, single and looking forward to having a family one day. I was recently diagnosed with fibroids. What treatment options would allow me to have a baby in the future? ANSWER: Fibroids are noncancerous masses made of muscle that grow within the uterus. While fibroids are common — they are present in over 75% of women — most people don't have symptoms or pregnancy problems due to fibroids, and everyone does not need…
(2022-06-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and exercise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried about maintaining her active lifestyle for fear of injury. Can she continue to exercise? If so, which types of exercises will be best for her? Answer: Congratulations to your mother for remaining active as she ages. Exercise is an important…
(2022-06-06). Denuncian nuevo ataque de Ucrania contra civiles en Donetsk. telesurtv.net A las 15: hora local del domingo se contabilizó el lanzamiento de 10 proyectiles BM-21 Grad, mientras que 10 minutos después fueron disparados otros 15 cohetes.
(2022-06-06). Partido de AMLO y aliados ganan cuatro de seis gobernaciones en México. telesurtv.net El partido del jefe de Estado y sus aliados se van consolidando como la principal fuerza política en México.
(2022-06-06). Moscow will 'draw appropriate conclusions' if Washington supplies long-range missiles to Kiev: Putin. ecns.cn Moscow will "draw appropriate conclusions" and hit new targets if Washington delivers long-range missiles to Kiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
(2022-06-06). High schools welcome back second and third years' students in Shanghai. ecns.cn High school students in their second year and third year returned to campus in Shanghai starting from Monday after nearly three months' online classes.
(2022-06-06). Bangladeshi army deployed as container depot fire kills at least 45. ecns.cn At least 45 people were killed and hundreds of others injured as a devastating fire swept through a container facility in Chattogram district, about 242 km southeast of the capital Dhaka.
(2022-06-06). Investigation sought after train derailment. ecns.cn Services resumed on a high-speed rail line in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Sunday, a day after a train derailment killed the train driver and injured eight others. The railway operator has vowed to immediately investigate the cause of the accident.
(2022-06-06). CDC links hepatitis A outbreak to organic strawberries: Learn about the virus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Organic strawberries have been linked to a multistate hepatitis A outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a dozen people have been made ill by the strawberries in California, Minnesota and North Dakota. Hepatitis A outbreaks have become more widespread in the U.S. These outbreaks originate from food contamination and person-to-person transmission. "Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that can cause infection and inflammation in the liver," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious…
(2022-06-06). The Song Of Frernch in 1812… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2022-06-06). China vows to improve eye care services for children, seniors. ecns.cn Monday marks the 27th National Eye Care Day in China. Among the country's efforts to provide more extensive eye care services that cover people's whole life cycle, the eye health of children and elderly people has been a focus.
(2022-06-06). Lotus flowers bloom in Haikou. ecns.cn Several hectares of blooming lotus flowers attract visitors in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 5, 2022.
(2022-06-06). 24 Terms: Grain in Ear. ecns.cn The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th term, begins on June 6 this year and ends on June 20. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is also a busy period for farmers.
(2022-06-06). Thursday 6/30: A Night at the Movies to Celebrate Local Activism. indybay.org Vets Hall Santa Cruz | 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 9 60…
(2022-06-06). Seattle City Council Passes US's First Minimum Wage Guarantee for Gig Workers. zcomm.org "There is really strong overall consensus among workers and the public at large that people should be taking home the minimum wage after expenses from their work"
(2022-06-06). Mexicanos de seis estados eligen a sus nuevos gobernadores. telesurtv.net Para esta jornada están convocados 11 millones 700 mil ciudadanos que podrán elegir gobernadores, con excepción de Durango, donde también se disputan 39 ayuntamientos.
(2022-06-06). Rusia informa sobre destrucción de 190 aviones ucranianos durante operación. telesurtv.net Román Starovoit, gobernador de la provincia rusa de Kursk, fronterizo con Ucrania, denunció un ataque del país vecino.
(2022-06-06). U.S. Military Spending Is Undebatable Because Indefensible. davidswanson.org Spain, Thailand, Germany, Japan, Netherlands — The word has gone out that every government can buy a lot more weapons with either no debate at all or with all debate shut down by a single word: Russia. Do a web search for "weapons buying" and you'll find story after story about U.S. residents solving their …
(2022-06-06). Ray McGovern and Scott Ritter on Ukraine, Russia, China. transcend.org 29 May 2022 – Scott Ritter and Ray McGovern discuss China relations with Taiwan and the US, the lemming-like bloc heads now leading the NATO bloc, and Russian forces on the ground in Ukraine.
(2022-06-06). U.S. Global Empire of Violence! transcend.org 31 May 2022 – The U.S. says weapons, weapons, and more weapons, are the solution for everything! More weapons for Ukraine! Arm teachers in schools! Put armed guards everywhere!
(2022-06-06). Kissinger Nails It. For Once. transcend.org 3 Jun 2022 – Kissinger didn't criticize the way the war in Ukraine is being conducted or the lack of progress on the ground. No. What Kissinger criticized was the policy itself, that's what triggered the firestorm. He was throwing a bucket of cold water on the people who concocted this loony policy by telling them to their faces that they "got it wrong."
(2022-06-06). NO to Mandates! YES to Wise Power! transcend.org Featuring Diane Perlman and Marilyn Langlois, TMS editorialists. | (Beginning at 13m: s in the video) Perlman's slide presentation proposes a model akin to the Transcend Method of conflict transformation, representing solutions-oriented thinking to create a new reality. They considered how this can be applied to the Ukraine situation and other conflicts.
(2022-06-06). Silicon Valley Corporations Are Taking Control of History. transcend.org 6 Jun 2022 – Twitter has imposed a weeklong suspension on the account of writer and political activist Danny Haiphong for a thread he made on the platform disputing the mainstream Tiananmen Square massacre narrative.
(2022-06-06). Ode to Joy — Finale (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Leonard Bernstein conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in Beethoven's Ode to Joy. This is the final part of the piece, which contains the incredible Prestissimo Finale. In 1985, it was adopted by EU leaders as the official anthem of the European Union.
(2022-06-06). Impact of Israeli Strike in Gaza Akin to Chemical Weapons, NGO Report Finds. transcend.org 30 May 2022 – Shells fired at agrochemical warehouse created toxic plume that has left residents with health problems.
(2022-06-06). Common Security 2022: For Our Shared Future. transcend.org The world stands at a crossroads. The choice is between an existence based on competition and aggression or one rooted in peace and common security. Humanity faces the existential threats of nuclear war, climate change and pandemics. How we respond to these threats will define our very survival.
(2022-06-06). Collapse of the Us Dollar. transcend.org 1 Jun 2022 – Two years ago I wrote that the dollar would lose its global role and be devalued. Reasons: the bloated military budget and national debt to pay for it, the blow-back effect of U.S. sanctions on other countries, and the reaction of countries such as Russia, China, Turkey and India to trade their dollars for gold. According to Zero Hedge, this trend has intensified.
(2022-06-06). Plastic Recycling Doesn't Work and Will Never Work. transcend.org 30 May 2022 – If the plastics industry is following the tobacco industry's playbook, it may never admit to the failure of plastics recycling.
(2022-06-06). The Richest 1% Pollute More than the Poorest %. transcend.org As an introduction to the World Environment Day on 5 June, this report deals with how the excesses of the world's population, mostly in the wealthiest countries, are causing so much harm to Planet Earth.
(2022-06-06). AFRICOM: Black Skin, White Mask. transcend.org 3 Jun 2022 – Lt. General Michael Langley is poised to become the first black Four Star Marine Corps Officer and second black commander of AFRICOM—a neocolonial force to enable Western corporate pillage of Africa. We have seen Blacks assist in the subjugation of their own people before and it is not something to cheer about.
(2022-06-06). Defamation Documentary Anti Semitism. transcend.org Defamation examines antisemitism and, in particular, the way perceptions of antisemitism affect Israeli and U.S. politics. It won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
(2022-06-06). Five More Planets Earth Urgently Needed. transcend.org 3 Jun 2022 – If everyone were to consume resources at the rate at which people in the United States, Canada and Luxembourg do, at least five Earths would be needed. But there is a problem… There is one Earth.
(2022-06-06). The Problem with the Next Trillion Dollar Industry. transcend.org 31 May 2022 – This video raises the serious question – at what point does Earth go dark as satellites that run much of the modern world are smashed to bits? Regulation is needed to limit the numbers of satellite launches into these already crowded orbits. Any war in the heavens would exacerbate the problem beyond our imagination.
(2022-06-06). US Congress Passes Anti-Russia Bill Reinforcing Neo-colonialism in Africa. transcend.org 31 May 2022 – A U.S. Congressional bill has been approved by a wide margin targeting and punishing African states that maintain political and economic relations with the Russian Federation. The legislation compounds further militarization of the Biden administration's foreign policy.
(2022-06-06). Notes from Wartorn Ethiopia (Part 5). transcend.org 1 Jun 2022 – I wish I could conclude on a lighter note, but summoning Gramsci's "pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will," I can only resolve to share what I've learned back home and suggest that the US let Ethiopia live.
(2022-06-06). TMS has budget for one more month only. Please pitch in to avoid TMS bankruptcy. transcend.org The TRANSCEND Media Service team is about to start PAYING TO WORK. With TMS funds depleted, we must pay the bills from our own pockets. It is discouraging after 24 years of making a difference. As donations dwindle, it gets harder to keep up the struggle. Please do your part. Today. Thank you.
(2022-06-06). Is Lasting Peace Possible? transcend.org 4 Jun 2022 – The wise men of the establishment are again telling us that hopes for lasting peace are a delusion. They declare that human nature makes it impossible, that war is built into our genes. They point to research by evolutionary biologists that indicates our closest genetic relatives, the chimpanzees, make war. Therefore war must be part of our heredity.
(2022-06-06). Upset with the Opulence of the Rich? But the World's Children Are Paying the Bill. transcend.org 30 May 2022 – The excesses committed by rich people can be deadly—and in fact they are. Be it about food, energy or overall waste, such excesses have been depleting the world's natural resources and pushing both current and future generations towards the edge of a predictable abyss.
(2022-06-06). The Great Carbon Capture Scam. transcend.org 1 Jun 2022 – We know that Big Oil hid knowledge of global heating for decades, but the captains of petroleum industry devised a plan to swindle money from the public purse by pretending to address the climate issue while using subsidies to increase oil production. One might say their scam was a stroke of genius. How it works.
(2022-06-06). Turkey, Russia agree on Ukrainian grain exports from Odessa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Russian leadership has agreed with Kyiv and Ankara on a scheme to release grain shipments from Odessa, media have reported.
(2022-06-06). Iran to not give up rights in talks, Palestine support. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not retreat from its principled position in the nuclear talks and in Palestine issue despite all the pressures.
(2022-06-06). Iran sympathizes with Nigeria over recent armed attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman offered his condolences over the recent attack on a Nigerian catholic church.
(2022-06-06). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on June 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Monday, June 6.
(2022-06-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on June 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, June 6.
(2022-06-06). Iran to respond to any anti-Iran action at IAEA BoG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Referring to the meeting of the IAEA Broad of Governors on Monday, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Iran would respond to any action taken in the IAEA meeting.
(2022-06-06). Iran consults with Saudis through third parties on dust storm. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The head of the Iranian Department of Environment said that Saudi Arabia is the main origin of dust particles, adding that Tehran is consulting with Saudis to jointly tackle the air pollution from dust particles.
(2022-06-06). Iran, Iraq officials discuss enhancing coop. in banking field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Governor of Iraq's Central Bank held talks with Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad on Monday to discuss various issues including banking cooperation and also paying back Iraq's debt for gas imports.
(2022-06-06). US announces new sanctions on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on three individuals linked to the IRGC Quds Force on Monday.
(2022-06-06). Fire in power generator caused explosion in Lebanese capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — News sources on Monday reported that a huge blast has hit the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
(2022-06-06). Tehran, Damascus discuss boosting coop. in health sector. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, who is on a visit to Damascus, discussed boosting cooperation between Syria and Iran in the field of health sector development with his Syrian counterpart.
(2022-06-06). Farshid Soltani becomes member of IPF Hall of Fame. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — President of the Asian Powerlifting Federation Farshid Soltani has been selected to become a member of the International Powerlifting Federation's Hall of Fame.
(2022-06-06). IAEA not want to reduce cooperation with Iran: Grossi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency said that the nuclear agency does not want a reduction in its cooperation with Tehran.
(2022-06-06). Raeisi asks for formation of regional council for dust storms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — President Ebrahim Raeisi on Monday called for establishing a regional council for environmental protection for the problem of dust storms.
(2022-06-06). IAEA may seek to make Iran step back in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Mostafa Khoshcheshm, a political analyst has speculated that the possible resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aims to make Iran step back in Vienna talks.
(2022-06-06). Emir of Qatar orders to implement Iran-Qatar economic deals. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Prime Minister of Qatar Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz al-Thani said that Emir of Qatar has emphasized the need for the implementation of economic agreements inked between the two countries of Iran and Qatar.
(2022-06-06). Chinese astronauts successfully dock at space station module. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Three Chinese astronauts docked at the country's space station on Sunday, the state broadcaster said.
(2022-06-06). "Iran has given accurate answers to IAEA questions" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Monday that "The answers we have given so far to the International Atomic Energy Agency's questions were accurate."
(2022-06-06). VIDEO: Persian leopard spotted in NW Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — A Persian leopard has been spotted in the Kaghaz Konan Protected Area in East Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran.
(2022-06-06). Iran wins first medal in open classic powerlifting c'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Mehrdad Zafari has won the first medal for Iran at the World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships 2022 in Sun City, South Africa.
(2022-06-06). Video: Pakistan students chant 'Hello Commander' anthem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — After tens of thousands of Iranians have chanted the "Hello Commander" anthem, now it is the turn of Pakistani students to sing the "Hello Commander" anthem enthusiastically.
(2022-06-06). Anti-Iran resolution masterminds responsible for consequences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the countries that are pushing for the adoption of an anti-Iranian resolution by the United Nations nuclear watchdog will be responsible for all the consequences.
(2022-06-06). Iran-Iraq-Turkey trilateral meeting to be held in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Iraqi Minister of Water Resources announced that Iran-Iraq-Turkey trilateral meeting on Iraq's water rights will be held in Baghdad.
(2022-06-06). Syrian army pounds terrorists positions in NW country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Syrian army targeted terrorists' positions in the northwestern country.
(2022-06-06). Iran, South Africa to cooperate in IT. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Iran and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in various areas of information technology.
(2022-06-06). 14 ISIL terrorists arrested in Iraq's Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The Iraqi Intelligence Service reported that it had succeeded in arresting fourteen ISIL terrorists, including several senior leaders.
(2022-06-06). S Korea, US fire eight missiles in response to N Korea tests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — South Korea and the United States said they fired eight surface-to-surface missiles early on Monday off South Korea's east coast, responding to a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles launched by North Korea on Sunday.
(2022-06-06). Explosion heard in Afghanistan's Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — The sound of terrible explosion was heard in Afghanistan capital of Kabul on Monday evening.
(2022-06-06). Iran, Qatar sign MoU after holding 8th joint commission. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — Iran and Qatar held the eighth meeting of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation and signed a memorandum of understanding to increase bilateral economic and trade cooperation on Monday.
(2022-06-06). Lebanon warns against any Israeli aggression in its waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) — High-ranking Lebanese officials have warned against new Israeli incursion in disputed waters and said that the Israeli enemy was creating a new crisis by encroaching on Lebanese resources.