(2023-04-24). Dollar weaponization just cause for Asian Monetary Fund. asiatimes.com 
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent call for the revival of an Asian Monetary Fund (AMF) "to reduce reliance on the dollar or the International Monetary Fund" (IMF), raises the question of whether an AMF was necessary in the first place. Japan proposed the idea of an AMF shortly after the outbreak of the Asian Financial Crisis in July …
(2023-04-24). Western tech firms just can't resist China's chip market. asiatimes.com 
US tech titans Tim Cook and Elon Musk are under fire for their business ties to China but they are not the only Western tech executives trying to protect their hard-won Chinese markets in an increasingly hostile political environment at home. US semiconductor production equipment heavyweights Applied Materials, Lam Research and KLA participated in the …
(2023-04-24). Erdogan is bound to lose even if he wins. asiatimes.com 
As Turkey approaches presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fighting an uphill battle for survival. He is behind in the polls, which can be attributed to three main reasons. First, Erdogan can no longer rely on his autocratic bargain predicated on delivering economic growth and upward mobility in return …
(2023-04-24). New US spy sub built for seabed war with China. asiatimes.com 
The US plans to build a successor to its unique USS Jimmy Carter spy submarine, bringing updated capabilities necessary for seabed warfare operations as tensions mount with China across various maritime theaters. This month, Naval News reported that the US Navy would procure a one-off spy variant of the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine, designated Modified …
(2023-04-24). China's tech dominance more myth than reality. asiatimes.com 
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) recently released a report asserting China's dominance in "critical technologies." The report claimed that much of China's progress has come from elaborate high-level design and long-term policy planning. It also claimed that Western democracies are losing out in global technological competition and urged them to invest more in research and form …
(2023-04-24). Reproductive Justice Action — Milwaukee joins Coalition to March on the DNC. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Grassroots organization Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) proudly endorsed the Coalition to March on the DNC in 2024 and joined several other groups in Chicago on April 18 for the press conference officially launching the effort. RJAM is now a coalition member of both the Coalition to March on the RNC in 2024 (in Milwaukee) and the Coalition to March on the DNC (in Chicago) the same summer, the first in July and the second in August. | "We want to put on display for the country that Chicago is having a new day, and we want to invite everybody in the movements around the country to com…
(2023-04-24). Arlington, TX students march to defend diversity, equity and inclusion measures. fightbacknews.org Arlington, TX – On April 21, members of NTXStudentsForDEI and UT-Arlington's Progressive Student Union marched through the streets of University of Texas at Arlington in protest of recent attacks on diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. | Before marching, Mark Napieralski, former president of PSU, gave a speech denouncing UTA's not making a promise to protect DEI and oppressed nationality students. Napieralski also remarked on the irony of UTA boasting high rates of Black graduates, while making cuts to ethnic studies programs. | As they marched, students chanted "DEI till I D-I-E," and "Not my UTA" amon…
(2023-04-24). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee leads Earth Day rally and march. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – The Milwaukee Anti-War Committee (MAC) hosted an anti-war rally and march on April 22 to commemorate Earth Day. The rally highlighted the need to fight back against the sources of environmental destruction: namely, the capitalist war machine and the corporations that put profit over people and planet. | The determined group braved a late April hailstorm and marched to a local Chase Bank, where they filled the space with fiery chants of "Chase Bank you can't hide, stop funding Line 5!" Chase was chosen as the destination because of their partnership with war profiteer Raytheon and the funding…
(2023-04-24). "Se busca": Relatos sobre el hurto y sacrificio del ganado en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu "Si me llevan la yunta de bueyes, me retiro". Estas son de las primeras palabras que dijo Pascual Pino cuando le preguntamos cómo estaba el tema del hurto y sacrificio por su zona. Son cerca de las tres de la tarde y a Pascual nos lo encontramos debajo de una mata de mango, rodeado de sus animales. "Aquí estoy en el pastoreo y vigilandolos porque hasta de día te los roban en el potrero". A sus 67 años, este hombre nacido y criado entre vacas y terneros rememoró cómo en la década de los 80 hubo un tiempo "tan malo como este".
(2023-04-24). El presidente de Costa Rica y su esposa asistieron a una presentación del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en ese país. cubadebate.cu Las presentaciones del BNC fueron declaradas de interés cultural en Costa Rica por el presidente Chaves y la ministra de Cultura, Nayuribe Guadamuz, porque sus actuaciones buscan mostrar al público en general una maravillosa demostración dancística, que la coloca en un puesto de honor entre las compañías de ballet del mundo.
(2023-04-24). Santiago de Cuba derrota a Industriales y provoca cuádruple empate en la cima de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Santiago de Cuba se impuso hoy 6-2 en extrainnings a Industriales y aprovechó las derrotas de Pinar del Río, Matanzas y Artemisa, para provocar un cuádruple empate en la cima de la cerrada LXII Serie Nacional de Béisbol que culminó su primer tercio competitivo (25 juegos).
(2023-04-24). Barcelona disipa temores y gana importante partido de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Había cierto recelo en Barcelona ante los últimos resultados. Dos empates seguidos, tres choques sin ver puerta, el Madrid que se iba acercando… Como la diferencia era grande las aguas seguían en su cauce. Pero la prueba era este domingo. Enfrente tenían al equipo más en forma de la Liga. Así lo atesoraba la racha con la que llegaba al Camp Nou.
(2023-04-24). Venezuela fue sede de un fructífero encuentro entre Cuba y ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Félix Plasencia, consideró fructífero este domingo el encuentro sostenido con la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal. El directivo explicó que conversaron "sobre los logros y desafíos del ALBA-TCP".
(2023-04-24). Deportistas cubanos huyen del régimen… øde Japón? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Yariel Rodríguez, para acceder a su ansiado contrato en la liga profesional de EEUU, ha abandonado, sin avisar, a su equipo japonés, el Dragones de Chunichi, incumpliendo su contrato firmado y en vigor. Ahora, øleemos titulares que digan que Yariel Rodríguez "huyó", "escapó" o se "fugó" de Japón? °No! Quedaría un poco raro, porque øquién huye de un país como Japón?
(2023-04-24). Ukraine's losses in special operation zone surpass 4,000 in one week — LPR officer. tass.com It was noted that the relatives of killed Ukrainian servicemen in order to receive objective information about them have to turn to ombudsmen from the LPR and DPR despite the threat of penal sanctions…
(2023-04-24). Ukrainians building new pontoon bridges in Krasny Liman area — LPR officer. tass.com Ukrainian troops used both standard engineering tools and available materials for building them…
(2023-04-24). South Korea to expand export restrictions on Russia, Belarus. tass.com In February, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed disappointment with Seoul's decision to expand its anti-Russian trade sanctions…
(2023-04-24). Black Sea Fleet deflects attack of above-water drones on Sevastopol — governor. tass.com All municipal services are on alert, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said…
(2023-04-24). Attack by above-water drones on Sevastopol repelled, no facilities damaged. tass.com Earlier, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported that the Black Sea Fleet was repelling an attack by above-water drones at Sevastopol's outer anchorage…
(2023-04-24). Top Russian diplomat to participate in UNSC sessions, meet with Guterres. tass.com It is possible that one of the main issues will be the situation around the grain deal…
(2023-04-24). Ukraine shells DPR 40 times in 24 hours with three civilians killed, eight wounded. tass.com As a result of the strikes, 28 residential buildings and two civilian infrastructure facilities have been damaged, the report notes…
(2023-04-24). Landmark space movie becomes weekend box office hit in Russia, CIS. tass.com John Wick: Chapter 4 and Misanthrope were in second and third place…
(2023-04-24). West intends to undermine Russian presidential election in 2024 — CEC head. tass.com That said, according to Ella Pamfilova, the turnout at the presidential election will be high due to its particular importance both for the Russian people and the entire world…
(2023-04-24). Top Russian diplomat arrives in New York — Foreign Ministry. tass.com It is expected that on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
(2023-04-24). Russian forces wipe out two Ukrainian strongholds in South Donetsk area — top brass. tass.com According to the spokesman, the crew of a Tor missile system has downed a Furia drone…
(2023-04-24). Ukrainian troops attack LPR town with strike drone — JCCC. tass.com Information on any casualties or destruction is being clarified…
(2023-04-24). Dollar, euro mixed on Moscow Exchange. tass.com The yuan remained unchanged at 11.82 rubles…
(2023-04-24). Documents for extradition of Sofia Sapega sent to Moscow court — justice minister. tass.com Russian Minister of Justice Konstantin Chuychenko reiterated that the extradition of those convicted is being implemented between Russia and Belarus based on the 1998 convention on extradition order…
(2023-04-24). Top EU diplomats to discuss military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Moldovan opposition. tass.com It is expected that the European foreign ministers will also approve the seventh sanctions package against Iran for human rights violations in that country…
(2023-04-24). Total global military expenditure reaches $2.24 trln in 2022 — SIPRI. tass.com The US, China and Russia are in the top three in terms of global military expenditure with 56% of the world total…
(2023-04-24). US congressman proposes moratorium on foreign aid over Ukraine. tass.com Paul Gosar has repeatedly urged the US administration to abandon sending billions of dollars to Kiev in military aid…
(2023-04-24). EU legislators urge French Foreign Ministry to declare Chinese envoy persona non grata. tass.com According to them, the Chinese ambassador's remarks "insulted the history, culture and integrity of the countries"
(2023-04-24). Over 340 people, including Iraqi, Syrian, German nationals, arrive in Jordan from Sudan. tass.com On Sunday, the Jordan's Air Force command announced a scheduled evacuation of 308 Jordanian citizens…
(2023-04-24). US may deploy additional forces to region over situation in Sudan — Biden. tass.com The latest data by the World Health Organization indicates that more than 420 civilians have been killed in the clashes and over 3,700 people have been injured…
(2023-04-23). I agree with Buttigieg and DeLauro about female crash test dummies. americanthinker.com Yes, they're hypocritical to acknowledge biological sex only when it comes to crash test dummies, but they're still right about this issue.
(2023-04-23). Advanced Placement US History books defame Trump and conservatives. americanthinker.com The books repeat and amplify every leftist trope against conservatives and Trump going all the way back to the Trayvon Martin lies.
(2023-04-23). Al Intelligence and the new golden calf. americanthinker.com What will happen to faith if AI becomes self-aware and envelopes us entirely in its matrix?>
(2023-04-23). Evidence mounts that the problems at Bud Light and its parent go far beyond Alissa Heinerscheid. americanthinker.com Alissa Heinerscheid is not the disease, she's a symptom.
(2023-04-23). So Meghan Markle wrote to King Charles, telling him all about his racism and 'unconscious bias'? americanthinker.com Chuck may be loopy, but he has his limits.
(2023-04-23). Now Ukraine's telling us what kind of president to elect? americanthinker.com A top Ukrainian diplomat says he hopes Americans will select a "reasonable" candidate for president in 2024.
(2023-04-23). School choice could destroy the Democrat party. americanthinker.com School choice will drastically reduce the Democrat Party's election workforce, squeeze its finances and even discredit its basic philosophy…
(2023-04-23). Did a 21-year-old air guardsman expose Biden's violation of the War Powers Act? americanthinker.com Green Berets supposedly guarding the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv raises more question than the media is willing to ask.
(2023-04-23). How to create a foreign policy disaster. americanthinker.com The following will come as news only to those who get their Ukraine information exclusively from the laughable stream of daily propaganda that pours forth from the American security state corporate media.
(2023-04-23). We're living in a Twilight Zone episode created from our own apathy. americanthinker.com Leftists do what leftists do, which is to create dystopias, but they succeed only because we let them.
(2023-04-23). Earth Day has become kind of a joke. americanthinker.com Have you ever looked at the apocalyptic predictions surrounding Earth Day…or how well they've aged?>
(2023-04-23). Artificial intelligence is no big deal — until it is. americanthinker.com There is a lot of hype regarding artificial intelligence. Is it warranted?>
(2023-04-23). Hate crime laws and the illusion of justice. americanthinker.com Hate crime laws are the antithesis of the equal justice that we Americans believe is one of our inalienable rights.
(2023-04-23). Without Firing a Shot: How Islam Overcame the West. americanthinker.com Muslims finally prevailed in the West, not by force of arms, but because Christians lost — including themselves.
(2023-04-23). Answering Bill Maher's Question: 'Why don't we have an Atheist's Day'? americanthinker.com Bill Maher takes on two thousand years of theology… and loses.
(2023-04-23). Getting Off the Roller Coaster to Bondage. americanthinker.com No matter how strong or principled at its inception, no government will last.
(2023-04-23). Communism Is Liberty's Mortal Enemy. americanthinker.com If we give the communists a pass, we will truly lose our beautiful country.
(2023-04-23). Tianxia: All Under Heaven. dongshengnews.org 
Tianxia is a complex, contested, and constantly-evolving concept. It embodies a range of meanings, from geography (demarcating a governed territory), to morality (defining political legitimacy), to subjectivity (representing the aspirations of the people), to politics (providing a vision for a world system), and much more.
(2023-04-23). Learning to Speak One-Percent. dissidentvoice.org 
Review of Succession (contains spoilers) In ancient Rome, at one point, they wanted to make all the slaves wear something so they could identify them. Like a cloak or whatever. But then they decided not to do it. And do you know why? Hmm? Because they realized if all the slaves dressed the same, they …
(2023-04-23). El Nino Threatens Unparalleled Heatwaves. dissidentvoice.org Can the world handle a climate that exceeds the far-reaching excesses of 2022 when the entire world turned upside down with unprecedented flooding, fires, and drought? NOAA and climate researchers in Germany and China believe an El Niño, starting in 2023-24, is the works. El Niños equate to more heat throughout the planet. Buckle-up! El …
(2023-04-23). The Second Cold War Is More Dangerous than the First. dissidentvoice.org Twenty years ago, Noam Chomsky published a bestselling book called Hegemony or Survival. Since then, the stark choice he posed has only become more urgent. Depending on how humanity responds to the challenges of ecological destruction and imperialistic war, in the coming decade that terrifying question "Hegemony or survival?" may well be answered. Modern history …
(2023-04-23). Having Enemies Is a Choice. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-23). Cannes shifts to the East in embrace of authentic filmmaking. asiatimes.com 
This year's selection for the Cannes Film Festival includes possibly the largest number of Arab, African and Asian films in the storied event's history. This isn't just mere tokenism: The festival's artistic director Thierry Fremaux and his fellow programmers have clearly cast their eye to new territories as they fight the notion that cinema is in crisis. …
(2023-04-23). Germany: Pentagon builds new hospital "to shift focus to wartime care to treat battlefield injuries, handle mass casualties" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 20, 2023 US military hospital to replace 70-year-old Landstuhl is on track for 2027, officials say Landstuhl Regional Medical Center this month celebrates its 70th anniversary, but with construction of its replacement proceeding apace, the storied hilltop hospital is unlikely to have many more anniversaries in its future. Work a few miles …
(2023-04-23). "Ensure Ukraine's victory": Borrell says 46,000 Ukrainian troops have been/will be trained in EU states. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagApril 21, 2023 Borrel: More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the EU More than 16,000 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trained in the European Union (EU) within the framework of the military aid mission. [T]his was said by the head of the EU …
(2023-04-23). Colombia raises threat level for Nevado del Ruiz volcano. america.cgtn.com 
The Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia is on orange alert and could erupt any day now, prompting the closure of the Los Nevados National Natural Park and voluntary evacuation of 2,500 families living in the area.
(2023-04-23). Environmentalists warn of the impact of rising sea levels on NYC. america.cgtn.com The city of New York is threatened by the effects of climate change, including rising sea levels and severe storms. Find out more.
(2023-04-23). Mexico is the largest exporter of cars to U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico's auto industry accounts for 20% of the country's overall manufacturing, and last fall it became the top vehicle exporter to the U.S. market. See more.
(2023-04-23). The Ukraine Kill List and Weaponizing Anti-Semitism, with David Miller. mintpressnews.com David Miller joins Lowkey to reveal the covert tactics of the powerful Israel Lobby, the weaponization of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, and the insidious influence of the Center for Countering Disinformation in this thought-provoking episode of The Watchdog.
(2023-04-23). FRSO salutes the National Democratic Front of the Philippines on 50th anniversary. fightbacknews.org Dear Comrades, | On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), Freedom Road Socialist Organization sends warm and militant greetings. The achievements of the NDFP are legion and inspiration to revolutionaries everywhere. We are certain that efforts of the NDFP to build the national democratic movement and assisting the peoples war will meet with even great successes in the future. | For the past 50 years the NDFP and its constituent organization have crystallized the aspirations of the peoples of the Philippines to end the rule of imperialism,…
(2023-04-23). Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passes resolution to reopen labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On Tuesday, April 18 the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution asking Ascension Wisconsin to reopen the labor and delivery Unit at Saint Francis Hospital. | The Coalition to Save Saint Francis held a press conference in the City Hall rotunda after the resolution passed. | "Today the Milwaukee Common Council unanimously passed a resolution urging Ascension Saint Francis to reconsider its closure of the labor and delivery unit that closed at Christmas time at Saint Francis, but also to commit to stop divesting from the city of Milwaukee. We want them to establish a one-year morat…
(2023-04-23). Major victory in the struggle against police crimes in Milwaukee. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On April 20, after two years of fighting by the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and victimized families, a new policy that guarantees the public release of police camera footage after critical incidents was passed by the Fire and Police Commission (FPC). This policy requires the Milwaukee Police Department to release video footage of any critical incidents to the victim's next of kin within 48 hours and to the public within 15 days. | While the Milwaukee Alliance and their allies were demanding the 48-hour public release of footage and 24-hour release of the names of pol…
(2023-04-23). Cupet confirma limitaciones en la importación de combustibles y niega que Cuba exporta gasolina. cubadebate.cu "Desde hace varios meses hemos tenido limitaciones en las importaciones de crudos refinables y derivados del diésel y de la gasolina, como explicó el ministro de Energía y Minas, Vicente de la O, en entrevista el pasado 12 de abril", reiteró a Cubadebate Néstor Pérez Franco, director general de CUPET.
(2023-04-23). Digit, prototipo de robot bípedo, se desploma "tras un largo día laboral" cubadebate.cu En redes sociales está circulando un video en el que se puede ver cómo un robot colapsó repentinamente en el suelo tras un largo día laboral acomodando cajas. Se trata de Digit, un prototipo de robot bípedo fabricado por la empresa estadounidense Agility Robotics para realizar tareas en entornos laborales que hayan sido diseñados para personas.
(2023-04-23). Morales Ojeda inicia este domingo visita oficial a China. cubadebate.cu Este domingo el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, inició su visita oficial a China, donde cumplimentará un intenso programa que incluirá encuentros con las principales figuras del Partido Comunista Chino y Gobierno de China y su participación en el V Seminario Teórico entre ambos Partidos.
(2023-04-23). Cuba en los Juegos del ALBA: Oro y plata para taekwondocas. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, Mailyn Pérez venció a la anfitriona Daniela Rocha en la peleada final de los 49 kg durante la primera jornada del taekwondo de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023. No vivió la misma fortuna el joven Akely Ramos, quien muchos consideraron fue víctima de un mal arbitraje.
(2023-04-23). One hundred civilians killed in DPR in shelling by Ukrainian troops this year — DPR's head. tass.com "Since the beginning of this year alone, Ukrainian militants have killed 100 civilians. As many as 382 have been wounded," he wrote…
(2023-04-23). Russian tennis star Medvedev climbs to third place in newly-published ATP rankings. tass.com Daniil Medvedev, 27, has scored 5,240 points to outstrip Casper Ruud of Norway…
(2023-04-23). Torchlit processing held in Yerevan in memory of Armenian Genocide victims. tass.com Around 20,000 people, mostly the youth, are taking part…
(2023-04-23). Blocking of SCO Twitter account seen as motivation to work on own channels — official. tass.com He noted that the blocking of the Twitter account is not a big problem…
(2023-04-23). Azerbaijan says its decision to set up checkpoint on border with Armenia is legitimate. tass.com The ministry said that Yerevan's accusations that Baku has violated its commitments under the trilateral statement are ungrounded…
(2023-04-22). Hakeem Jeffries Shows How Black Racism Is Baked Into The Cake. americanthinker.com The House Minority Leader's recently revealed racism isn't unique to him; thanks to his uncle and others, it's long been baked into the cake.
(2023-04-22). Would I Receive a Transplant? americanthinker.com The answer to that question is "It depends."
(2023-04-22). The 'garbage in, garbage out' rule applies to AI, too. americanthinker.com People getting all starry-eyed about artificial intelligence need to remember some basic truths.
(2023-04-22). Time Mustn't Be Allowed to Run out on Julian Assange. dissidentvoice.org 
Despite whatever charges Julian Assange may be accused of, it is well known that the WikiLeaks publisher was targeted for exposing the war crimes of the US government. In an upside-down Bizarro World, the screws are being ever so gradually tightened on Assange by the war criminals and their criminal accomplices. It is, in fact, …
(2023-04-22). Robert Kennedy: I'll CLOSE all the military bases and bring the troops home! dissidentvoice.org Robert F Kennedy kicked off his bid for the Presidency proving he is for pretty much everything present-day politicians are against: He is against military expansion, he is against censorship, against the CIA, against authoritarianism. He'll get no mainstream media coverage for this! So we'll give him some air time and discuss his ideas on …
(2023-04-22). Young People Turn to Temples. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ Young people turn to temples | ‚Ä¢ Demand for AI workers | ‚Ä¢ New variety of rapeseed | ‚Ä¢ China to make bricks from lunar soil…
(2023-04-22). Scranton Joe Nevermore: It's Always Been Delaware Joe. dissidentvoice.org In early March 2023, President Joe Biden embedded in his proposed 2024 budget to Congress revenue increases through tax measures that the rich and corporations do not like. Like his predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, he doesn't really mean what he says. Biden's four proposed increases are significant because they would restore the corporate …
(2023-04-22). Fiddling with National, DC, Beltway Crap while we Burn in our Local Yokel Tracks! dissidentvoice.org 
[Photo: Area mayors pleading for state help to plug funding gaps included, left to right, Rod Cross of Toledo, Susan Wahlke of Lincoln City and Dean Sawyer of, Newport.] Amazing, no, that in Newport, part of Lincoln County, Oregon, having this big confab, of people, citizens and "stakeholders" alike wondering what the state of the …
(2023-04-22). Being a Radical Has Led Me to Sometimes Live a Double Life. dissidentvoice.org 
Throughout the 2000s, you'd find me regularly riding NYC's subways during the very early morning hours — specifically from Queens into Manhattan — to work with personal training clients in gyms. In fact, right up to the plandemic, I was still training a couple of clients in their homes. On those subway rides, I'd sometimes …
(2023-04-22). Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power. dissidentvoice.org 
As we have noted before, a systemic feature of state-corporate media is propaganda by omission. Missing out salient facts, informed commentary and context about the machinations of government and big business means that the public is less able to: Understand the world around us; Challenge state-corporate power; and Bring about the fundamental changes in society …
(2023-04-22). Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement—Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! davidswanson.org us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3iZZgo6SQKmufXL1D0tFmg#/registration MAY 4th Webinar Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report David Swanson, World BEYOND War And Haig Hovaness, GPAX's Tribute to Daniel Ellsberg. Cosponsors: Green Party Peace Action Committee (GPAX) Peoples Network for Planet, Justice & Peace Green Party of Ohio …
(2023-04-22). David Brooks' Celebration of American Capitalism. cepr.net 
Last week David Brooks had a column which was quite literally a celebration of American capitalism. He makes a number of points showing the U.S. doing better than other wealthy countries over the last three decades. While his numbers are not exactly wrong, they are somewhat misleading. (I see Paul Krugman beat me to the …
(2023-04-22). Peace may finally be returning to Yemen. asiatimes.com 
Last month, China brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, a landmark deal that restored full diplomatic ties between the two bitter rivals. There was hope the detente could also bring an end to one of the world's longest-running — and virtually forgotten — proxy wars in Yemen, as well. Indeed, peace talks have …
(2023-04-22). China, Russia circle wagons in Asia-Pacific. asiatimes.com 
The official visit by Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu to Russia on April 16-19 prima facie underscored the two countries' emergent need to deepen their military trust and close coordination against the backdrop of worsening geopolitical tensions and the imperative to maintain the global strategic balance. The visit carries forward the pivotal decisions made at …
(2023-04-22). Ramstein: Germany, Poland, Ukraine to establish maintenance hub for German tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 Poland to provide maintenance for Ukraine's Leopard tanks: defence minister Poland, Ukraine and Germany have agreed to establish a maintenance facility in Poland for Ukraine's German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks, the Polish defence minister said on Friday. Mariusz B≈Çaszczak announced the plan after a meeting with his counterparts from dozens …
(2023-04-22). Pentagon to deliver main battle tanks to Ukraine in weeks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 21, 2023 US to give Abrams tanks to Ukraine within weeks: Pentagon chief American-made Abrams battle tanks will arrive in Germany in the coming weeks for Ukrainian troops to begin training, the US defence secretary said on Friday. Lloyd Austin made the announcement at Ramstein Air Base in Germany…. He spoke to reporters …
(2023-04-22). EU FMs "deliberate" on Ukraine, Georgia, Iran, China, Sudan, Tunisia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyApril 21, 2023 EU foreign ministers to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, situation in Tunisia EU foreign ministers will gather on Monday in Luxembourg to discuss the recent developments in Tunisia and Sudan, as well as the global implications of the war in Ukraine. The ministers will start their reunion with an informal breakfast with Council …
(2023-04-22). Austin, Milley at 50-nation war gathering: U.S. to train Ukrainians on Abrams tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsApril 22, 2023 US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank The United States will begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use and maintain Abrams tanks in the coming weeks, as it continues to speed up its effort to get them onto the battlefield as quickly as possible, U.S. Defense Secretary …
(2023-04-22). NATO trains French Foreign Legionaries for war with Russia in the Baltic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 18, 2023 French Foreign Legionnaires practice battle tactics in Estonia On April 3-5, soldiers with the 13th Demi-Brigade of the French Foreign Legion, who are assigned to NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup Estonia, conducted an assault drill at the Tapa military training area in Estonia. The exercise aimed to develop soldiers' …
(2023-04-22). NATO conducts large-scale submarine warfare exercise in Norwegian Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 20, 2023 NATO boosts capability on Northern Flank with major Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise Twelve Allied nations are set to take a part in a large-scale Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise in the North Atlantic starting April 24. NATO-led Exercise Dynamic Mongoose is a live exercise (LIVEX) held annually in the High North. This …
(2023-04-22). Nearshoring boom comes to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. america.cgtn.com 
A region inside the North American free trade zone, with inexpensive labor and good maritime connections, the Yucatan Peninsula is fast becoming the logistical center for international corporations operating in South Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
(2023-04-22). Mexico accuses U.S. of spying, escalating tensions. america.cgtn.com 
Mexican President is accusing the U.S. of spying on Mexico. And he says top U.S. intelligence agencies have been infiltrating powerful drug cartels inside Mexico without the consent of the Mexican government and its armed forces.
(2023-04-22). The Heat: China's Economic Growth. america.cgtn.com 
China's economy continues its strong recovery. China's economy is roaring back with strong growth rates reported for the first quarter of 2023. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's gross domestic product grew by 4.5% during the first three months of the year compared …
