(2023-04-20). Wednesday 4/19: Sussing Dr. Seuss's The Lorax: Deconstructing its dialectical consumerism. indybay.org On line google meet: meet.google.com/zvg-bzox-rxu…
(2023-04-20). Wednesday 4/19: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org outside the Bernal Library, 500 Cortland Avenue | outdoor amphitheater at the corner of Cortland and Anderson…
(2023-04-20). Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Francia: Somos los Levantamientos por la Tierra | Adhesiones, firma en: lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/es-es/blog/nous-sommes-les-soulevem…
(2023-04-20). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. indybay.org "Why can't a bank like that of the BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" he continued. "It's difficult because we are unaccustomed [to the idea]. Everyone depends on just one currency". Lula made these remarks criticizing US dollar hegemony in a speech for the New Development Bank (NDB).
(2023-04-20). Tuesday 4/18: Bay Area Communities To Rally and Demand No Aid to Israeli Apartheid on Tax Day. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street | San Francisco…
(2023-04-20). Community and Activists Lock Down Israeli Consulate, Barricade Doors in Protest. indybay.org Dozens of Jewish and Palestinian community members and their allies have barricaded the doors to the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Participants have chained themselves to the front of the building, with slogans of "No Tax Dollars for Apartheid," and are poised to remain on the premises.
(2023-04-20). Friday 4/28: Honduras Update. indybay.org Namaste Lounge (College Nine) UC Santa Cruz…
(2023-04-20). Austria: Convocatoria Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota" indybay.org Festival Internacional de Video y Cine Político "Carlota", que celebra el 24 y 25 de noviembre de 2023 su primera edición. Se celebra de forma presencial en Viena (Austria).
(2023-04-20). Friday 4/21: POA: Shut It Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-04-20). Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & VT Van Deusen. indybay.org CRD covers Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & Labor with Vermont AFL-CIO President; Remembering Revolutionary Artist & Activist Paul Robeson…
(2023-04-20). Saturday 4/22: Dialectical Consumerism meets Earth Day SF, the walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | (we meet in the lobby)…
(2023-04-20). Invitation: Land and Commons near Bure (France). indybay.org Encounter of peasant and rural struggles 26 August – 3 September in Bure, Lorraine, France. Around 40 farms, groups and organisations have so far signed the call to participate in the "Terre et Communs" camp near Bure this summer. Schedule, cultural programme, infrastructures … the whole thing is taking shape. We will keep you informed in the coming months. You will soon be able to confirm your participation via the website.
(2023-04-20). Why the US Bank Crisis is Not Over. indybay.org There must always be a financial crash at some point. That is because interest-bearing debt grows exponentially, but the economy follows an S-curve and then turns down. And when the economy turns down… the magnitude of financial claims on the economy exceeds the ability to pay.
(2023-04-20). Song: The Abortion Pill Mifepristone-You Can't Stop It! indybay.org mp4 by Jim Colton ProBonoPhoto 1 min 41 second video…
(2023-04-20). Sunday 4/30: Tim Redmond: Update on our City – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA , 94109 or via Zoom…
(2023-04-20). Thursday 4/27: Sunsara Taylor Speaking on: "Woke" Lunacy VS. Real Revolution. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…
(2023-04-20). Monday 4/17: Dialectical Consumerism: San Francisco's next iteration. indybay.org Virtual via Google meet: meet.google.com/hnb-abfm-fzg…
(2023-04-20). Wednesday 5/3: On World Press Freedom Day: A Day Of Action To Free Assange/ Mumia & Against Censorship. indybay.org KQED Television | 2601 Mariposa St. | San Francisco…
(2023-04-20). Sunday 4/23: Oakland People's Earth Day for Water Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2023-04-20). Thursday 4/20: On Water Justice: Kali Akuno Speaks. indybay.org Alice Griffith Community Room, 2600 Arelious Walker Dr San Francisco CA 94124 | Part of the "People's Earth Day for Water Justice" events…
(2023-04-20). Saturday 5/20: CA NOW Conference: Bridging the Gap for a Feminist Future. indybay.org Online / virtual – join from anywhere | In-person: West Hollywood Park ARC, 647 N San Vicente, | West Hollywood Blvd, CA 90069…
(2023-04-20). Friday 4/28: East Bay Premiere: "SF Rage Against the War Machine" documentary/ Benefit for CODEPINK. indybay.org East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley.
(2023-04-20). Saturday 4/15: Call to Action: Protect Medication Abortion Access – Virtual Rally & Teach-In. indybay.org Online protest rally & teach-in. | Join from anywhere and take action!
(2023-04-20). Vandana Shiva: El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista. indybay.org Vandana Shiva: "El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista"
(2023-04-20). Neither Iran nor Israel Needs Dictatorship: The Bad Joke of Pretender to a non-Existent Throne Kowtowing to Netanyahu. juancole.com Newark, Delaware (Feature — Special to Informed Comment) — The recent visit of Reza Pahlavi to Israel and his meeting with PM Netanyahu raise many questions. Why now and what is the meaning of this pilgrimage? What is it about water? Is water the main issue in Iran? This must be a joke. Reza Pahlavi …
(2023-04-20). Yemen Must Release Arbitrarily Detained People (HRW). juancole.com 
Human Rights Watch — (Beirut) — All parties to the conflict in Yemen should immediately release anyone arbitrarily detained and to reveal what happened to those who have been forcibly disappeared since the conflict began in late 2014, Human Rights Watch, Mwatana for Human Rights, Amnesty International, and International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said …
(2023-04-20). In its First 100 Days, Israel's New Netanyahu Gov't Crashes and Burns. juancole.com 
Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2 ( Middle East Monitor ) — The deteriorating security situation has given Israelis a great opportunity to list the failures of the new government 100 days after its formation. Members of the current coalition admit that many electoral plans and promises have not yet been fulfilled, and it is not clear …
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/FpI7dt2izHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-04-20). A new heart and a renewed zest for life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it was working around the home or out hiking the trails, Steven Fietek says he has always been active. But when Steven turned 52, he started to notice shortness of breath. "Slowly but surely, I got to the point where the fatigue and the shortness of breath was troublesome." Steven says he was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. "Which I keep telling people, it's a big, big word for weak heart muscle." A few years…
(2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…
(2023-04-20). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 35. Approximately 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and 470 people will die from the disease, according to…
(2023-04-20). Science Saturday: A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2020, the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine set out to create a library of genomic sequencing data of 100,000 consented Mayo Clinic participants by the end of 2024 to advance research and improve patient care. The genomic sequencing study is a year ahead of the plan — reaching over 71,000 participants. "This is one of the largest population health studies of its kind," says ‚ÄØKonstantinos Lazaridis, M.D., the Carlson and Nelson Endowed Executive Director for Mayo Clinic's…
(2023-04-20). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-04-20). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-04-20). Bianca's transplant journey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring has sprung, so for most people, the winter holiday season is a distant memory. But for one Minnesota family, this past Christmas is one that they'll never forget. As she opened her presents, Bianca Gozola was able to forget, at least for a little while, all that she's been through. "We were playing outside with neighbors who were a little bit older, but generally, you know, other small children," remembers Laura Gozola, Bianca's mom….
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is macular degeneration? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently celebrated my 50th birthday and had an eye exam. The ophthalmologist recommended that I get screened for macular degeneration. I was surprised because nobody in my family has had any eye issues, and I am not having trouble with my vision. I know there are many health screenings I need as I age, but is this a new recommendation or simply because I'm getting older? ANSWER: Happy birthday and welcome to your…
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I'm also worried it's affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though…
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A heart transplant is the gold standard to treat advanced heart failure. With more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Mayo Clinic is hoping to save more lives by adopting strategies for expanding the donor pool for heart transplants. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2023-04-20). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-04-20). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Have you ever started a new fitness journey only to find yourself bored or suffering new pain in a couple of weeks? At this point, you may be asking, "Is this routine really for me?" This is common, but you need to find ways to make the process better to overcome these obstacles. The link between boredom and injuries is strong. As you get bored with a fitness routine, it is easier…
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-04-20). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-04-20). Does my child need ear tubes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children. Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about…
(2023-04-20). Young man's disease: Testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are located in the loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. There is good and bad news about testicular cancer. The…
(2023-04-20). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-04-20). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-04-20). Kiev urges Shell to share profits if it sells its Russian assets. tass.com According to Oleg Ustenko, economic adviser to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, "if this sale is completed, more than $1 billion of Russian money will go to Shell's accounts"
(2023-04-20). Three bright flashes seen in Kiev sky — eyewitnesses. tass.com It is reported that a couple of minutes after the outbreaks, a siren went off…
(2023-04-20). Second explosion rocks Dnepr city — newspaper. tass.com Kharkiv region was also rocked by explosions…
(2023-04-20). Over 20 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops reported in DPR during day. tass.com One civilian was wounded…
(2023-04-20). OPEC oil output cuts should be seen as response to price cap — Russian Foreign Ministry. tass.com A number of OPEC+ countries announced the reduction of oil production until the end of the year April 2…
(2023-04-20). Russia's economy in better condition than West expected — Foreign Ministry. tass.com At the same time, Alexander Pankin said that "no one is particularly optimistic, but nothing terrible happened"
(2023-04-20). Lavrov to discuss strategic partnership between Moscow, Havana with Cuban officials. tass.com He arrived in Havana on Wednesday from Nicaragua…
(2023-04-20). Lavrov conveys Putin's greetings to Nicaraguan president. tass.com Daniel Ortega received the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday…
(2023-04-20). US seeking to destroy CIS — CIS secretary general. tass.com The Commonwealth countries are trying to consolidate their efforts in order to counteract Washington's pressure, Sergey Lebedev noted…
(2023-04-20). Top Nicaraguan diplomat accepts invitation to pay return visit to Russia — Lavrov. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov promised to continue the dialogue with his colleague…
(2023-04-20). Co-chairs of Russian-Nicaraguan intergovernmental commission to meet on SPIEF margins. tass.com The parties discussed the development of relations in the trade, economic and investment spheres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted…
(2023-04-20). Those seeking to shake situation in Nicaragua from outside were defeated, says Lavrov. tass.com Russia and Nicaragua, he said, will oppose Western attempts to "establish their hegemony"
(2023-04-20). Any weapons supplies to Ukraine to be considered as anti-Russian move — diplomat. tass.com Such steps will negatively affect bilateral relations with those states that take them, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova…
(2023-04-20). Russia, Nicaragua to sign agreement on twin city ties between Yalta, Granada — Lavrov. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister also stressed that Russia values Nicaragua's support for efforts to strengthen relations between Russia and integration structure in Latin America…
(2023-04-20). Moldova not going to withdraw from CIS so far — secretary general. tass.com According to Sergey Lebedev, cooperation within the CIS is still advantageous for Moldova…
(2023-04-20). Moscow police investigates suspicious busts sent to reporters, political researchers. tass.com It is reported that the contents of the figurines do not pose a threat to the life and health of citizens…
(2023-04-20). Miguel Diaz-Canel reelected as Cuban president until 2028 by parliament. tass.com He received the votes of 459 deputies out of 462…
(2023-04-20). Cuban parliament approves Manuel Marrero as prime minister. tass.com Members of the government were also approved by majority vote…
(2023-04-20). Akkuyu NPP to be able to withstand magnitude 9 earthquake — Minister of Energy. tass.com Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the country Fatih Donmez noted that the first nuclear fuel will be delivered to the station on April 27…
(2023-04-20). Dimite jefe de asesores del presidente Fernández en Argentina. telesurtv.net El exfuncionario agradeció al actual mandatario por haberlo "honrado" con en el cargo de jefe de asesores.
(2023-04-20). Más de 155.000 funcionarios públicos comienzan huelga en Canadá. telesurtv.net La Alianza de Empleados Públicos de Canadá (PSAC) plantea que dispuesta a llegar a un acuerdo tan pronto como el Gobierno presente una oferta justa.
(2023-04-20). Volcán Nevado del Ruiz continúa muy inestable en Colombia. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) comunicó un incremento de la sismicidad con respecto a este martes.
(2023-04-20). Presentan a nuevos detenidos en trama de corrupción en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Hasta la fecha, son 80 personas las que han sido privadas de libertad, así como 20 órdenes de aprehensión por ejecutar, y un total de 172 allanamientos.
(2023-04-20). Honduras refuerza medidas de seguridad en las cárceles. telesurtv.net Los enfrentamientos entre miembros de las temidas pandillas Barrio 18 y Mara Salvatrucha ocurrieron en las cárceles de Támara, El Porvenir, Santa Bárbara y Morocelí.
(2023-04-20). Ejército sudanés y paramilitares continúan los enfrentamientos. telesurtv.net Ambas partes se acusaron de violar el armisticio mientras medios internacionales registran tiroteos en la capital.
(2023-04-20). øCuáles son las disciplinas deportivas de los Juegos del ALBA 2023?>. telesurtv.net Esta edición de los juegos contará como novedad con las modalidades del kenpo, bochas, dominó, kickboxing, bmx free style, whusu y patinaje.
(2023-04-20). Canciller boliviano afirma que el mundo avanza a un nuevo orden. telesurtv.net El canciller Rogelio Mayta reiteró que un mundo multipolar se presenta más esperanzador que un mundo unipolar.
(2023-04-20). Choque entre dos trenes de carga deja un muerto en India. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los agentes ferroviarios uno de los trenes, que presuntamente incumplió con las señalizaciones colapsó con otro que estaba detenido en una de las plataformas de la estación india.
(2023-04-20). Policía de Brasil lanza operación contra la violencia escolar. telesurtv.net Este despliegue forma parte de las investigaciones tras el ataque en una guardería en Blumenau, en el estado sureño de Santa Catarina.
(2023-04-20). Canciller de Rusia arriba a Nicaragua. telesurtv.net Está previsto que en las próximas horas el canciller ruso sostenga una reunión con el presidente Daniel Ortega y la vicepresidenta Rosario Murillo.
(2023-04-20). Presidente de Nicaragua sostiene encuentro con canciller ruso. telesurtv.net El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia resaltó los vínculos estrechos y las relaciones de cooperación entre ambos países.
(2023-04-20). Presidente de Nicaragua: Rusia está librando una batalla por la paz. telesurtv.net El mandatario nicaragüense aseguró que quieren la paz como la quieren los pueblos del mundo.
(2023-04-20). Conmemora Venezuela aniversario 213 de su grito de independencia. telesurtv.net Autoridades militares y gubernamentales lideraron el acto de izar el pabellón tricolor en el Panteón Nacional.
(2023-04-20). India supera a China como el país más poblado del mundo. telesurtv.net China ha implementado una estrategia nacional para responder activamente al envejecimiento de la población.
(2023-04-20). Instalan Tercera Comisión Mixta entre Venezuela y Bolivia. telesurtv.net La Comisión Conjunta se prevé concluya este jueves con la rúbrica de más de 10 convenios de cooperación.
(2023-04-20). Arriba a Venezuela primera avanzada de Rusia para Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Los atletas fueron recibidos a su llegada por representantes del Gobierno Bolivariano.
(2023-04-20). Aumenta actividad sísmica del volcán San Miguel en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El volcán de San Miguel ha presentado un leve incremento de su sismicidad en las últimas 24 horas.
(2023-04-20). Hallan cuerpo de una persona desaparecida tras alud en Huaral, Perú. telesurtv.net Los restos de Carmen Milla fueron recuperados por equipos especializados en La Perla, en Huaral.
(2023-04-20). Trabajadores ferroviarios convocan a huelga en Alemania. telesurtv.net La huelga empezará a las 03H00 (hora local) y durará hasta las 11H00.
(2023-04-20). Canciller ruso llega a Cuba como parte de su gira por Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El canciller Serguéi Lavrov, espera mantener un encuentro con el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, antes de terminar su visita a Cuba.
(2023-04-20). Estampida humana deja más de 80 muertos en Yemen. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Interior yemení informó que los responsables del reparto benéfico fueron puestos bajo custodia, mientras se desarrollan las investigaciones.
(2023-04-20). Miguel Díaz-Canel reelecto como presidente de Cuba. telesurtv.net El mandatario cubano será acompañado para el próximo período por el vicepresidente Salvador Valdés Mesa.
(2023-04-20). Aumenta a 43 la cifra de fallecidos por alud en Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los fallecidos fueron identificados como José Benito B., Ariadne Guadalupe B., Derek Enrique C. y Fátima Guadalupe Q.
(2023-04-20). Frente Polisario saharaui rechaza rol de la ONU ante ocupación. telesurtv.net El líder del frente apuntó que la ONU guarda un "ominoso silencio" ante la violación por Marruecos del alto al fuego.
(2023-04-20). Why the world should take Notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese Alliance — and how this relates to Taiwan. juancole.com 
By Andrew MacLeod, King's College London | — (The Conversation) — Saudi Arabia's cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This could be a signal that Riyadh, with all its energy reserves, is choosing sides in the Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia, in part stung by US president Joe Biden's …
(2023-04-20). Faculty union ends strike at Illinois universities. wsws.org After isolating striking faculty and staff, University Professionals of Illinois union sent workers back to campuses before they had voted on tentative agreements and without releasing contract details.
(2023-04-20). Canada's federal workers' strike and the global resurgence of the class struggle. wsws.org The strike of 120,000 workers is part of a global upsurge of the working class that is driven by the same capitalist crisis propelling the ruling elites in all the major powers towards world war.
(2023-04-20). Sri Lankan trade unions hold "delegate conference" to derail growing class struggles. wsws.org Union delegates made clear that they will do nothing to stop Wickremesinghe's austerity measures and his anti-democratic attacks.
(2023-04-20). Los Angeles teachers union announces sellout three-year deal. wsws.org The agreement was reached to prevent escalating job actions by teachers and school workers and is highly concessionary.
(2023-04-20). Television and film writers vote overwhelmingly to strike. wsws.org The AMPTP is placing its hopes in the ability of the WGA to control the writers and in its eventual readiness to surrender on the major questions, as it did in the 2007-08 strike.
(2023-04-20). Mass layoffs start at Disney as US Federal Reserve's moves to increase unemployment take effect. wsws.org Across the US, job cuts were up 15 percent month-to-month and a whopping 319 percent year-on-year in March.
(2023-04-20). Protests continue in Akron, Ohio against decision not to prosecute police for murder of Jayland Walker. wsws.org As evening fell Monday and many of the protesters went home, police descended on those remaining and arrested six for minor traffic violations.
(2023-04-20). Russian pro-NATO oppositionist Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison. wsws.org The charges that were used to imprison Kara-Murza could be used to go after any left-wing critic of the Putin regime's war in Ukraine.
(2023-04-20). Australian governments allow Aboriginal communities to be exploited by funeral fund. wsws.org Successive federal and state governments and corporate regulators knew about ACBF-Youpla's exploitive and predatory practices but did little to protect or warn Aboriginal policy holders.
(2023-04-20). European Central Bank chief warns of global fragmentation. wsws.org Christine Lagarde has warned that there is a danger of the world economy coalescing into two blocs based around the world number one and number two economies.
(2023-04-20). Fox Corp. to pay $787.5 million for pushing Trump election lies. wsws.org The settlement won by Dominion Voting Systems, falsely accused of helping rig the 2020 elections, was the largest in a US defamation suit.
(2023-04-20). New insight into the possible origin of chipped stone tool technology. wsws.org The use of a hammer-and-anvil technique to crack nuts by monkeys and chimpanzees may represent the precursor of human stone tool technology.
(2023-04-19). Is the U.S. Finally Losing Influence in the Middle East? strategic-culture.org By Melvin GOODMAN | Fifty years ago, in the wake of the October War of 1973, the United States emerged as the principal outside actor in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger conducted the peace talks between Israel and Egypt as well as between Israel and Syria, and made sure that his counterpart—Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko—was excluded from the step-by-step process. Kissinger rightfully boasted about expelling the Soviet Union from the Middle East, where no European states were important and China played no role. | Fast forward to the present, and it is the Unit…
(2023-04-19). Leaks Spelling the End for Ukraine. strategic-culture.org Leaked U.S. intelligence documents have exposed Western disinformation about Ukraine winning the war. Now the heavy fighting moves to Washington, writes Joe Lauria. | By Joe LAURIA | A Washington Post headline last week was a bombshell for someone who has only been reading about the Ukraine war in The Washington Post and other Western media: "U.S. doubts Ukraine counteroffensive will yield big gains, leaked document says." | The story admits that Western media audiences have been misled about the course of the war, that essentially what mainstream media has been reporting about Ukraine has been a pack of lies: na…
(2023-04-19). Struggle for Power and Control in Sudan May Lead to Civil War. strategic-culture.org The situation today in Sudan should be a wake-up call to the Syrian opposition calling for normalization with Israel. | Sudan's capital Khartoum has turned into a Al Shar…
(2023-04-19). The Panorama of Geopolitics. strategic-culture.org This article is based The topic of this article is the panorama of geopolitics which has long been proscribed from the public gaze and ignored. This lecture will have two main parts: from the second part of the 19th century until the 1960s and the second part the fundamental change in the geopolitics paradigm caused by globalisation, which is a process that changed the relations between the spatial and the geopolitical to a great extent. | Geopolit…
(2023-04-19). A bombshell NYT report exposed widespread illegal child labor. Where are all the calls for prison time? therealnews.com 
Six weeks ago, The New York Times
(2023-04-19). Biden's Susceptibility to Blackmail has Unleashed Domestic and International Chaos. americanthinker.com The ruling class is solely responsible for Biden abetting the Communist Chinese in their determination to achieve global hegemony.
(2023-04-19). Instead of Taunting Us, Help Us: Who Will Address Jab Concerns and Pregnancy? americanthinker.com With so many women realizing the jab affected their menstrual cycles, it is hardly irrational of them to be concerned with possible effects on pregnancy.
(2023-04-19). Republicans Step into the 'Do Something' Trap. americanthinker.com The No More Political Prosecutions Actt won't fix the issue and it wouldn't have protected Trump, because it ignores the root problem.
(2023-04-19). The Shot Heard Round the World. americanthinker.com One lesson of April 19, 1775 is that we should take heart from the experiences of our ancestors.
(2023-04-19). Washington and Trump, The Indispensable Men. americanthinker.com Whatever their faults, both these men were (and are) the right man for the needs of the time.
(2023-04-19). Celebrity sleeper cell activated to foment chaos in Kansas City. americanthinker.com A day after the shooting and even before the investigation could have been completed, celebrities began posting on social media.
(2023-04-19). ChatGTP's default setting is leftist. americanthinker.com For the time being, though, if you instruct it wisely (which 99% of people will not do), it will produce surprisingly well-written conservative content.
(2023-04-19). Civilization in the Danger Zone. americanthinker.com Gloria Greenfield's potent documentary explores Western civilization and what happens when crucial components are targeted for destruction.
(2023-04-19). If Marjorie Taylor Greene is accurate, what she says about Biden is mind-blowing. americanthinker.com Greene is very self-assured as she relays this stunning news about Biden-family investments, but we really need more information.
(2023-04-19). Israel's unexpected racial alignment tells us a lot about its current politics. americanthinker.com Those of conservative values and robust birth rates tend to come from Israel's darker-skinned arrivals.
(2023-04-19). Non-binary former nuclear waste czar Sam Brinton will serve no jail time for felony theft of luggage at 2 airports. americanthinker.com As he did in Las Vegas, where security cameras captured him stealing a stranger's suitcase with thousands of dollars' worth of clothing inside, Sam Brinton has escaped any jail time for a similar theft at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport…
(2023-04-19). Shouldn't most media outlets be sueable? americanthinker.com The bias is just so hard to spot, right?>
(2023-04-19). The Democrats looking for a DH for Senator Feinstein. americanthinker.com Senate rules are making life tough for the Dems.
(2023-04-19). The lies about hydroxychloroquine were the worst of the COVID era. americanthinker.com Dr. Meryl Nass, who challenged those lies, kicks ass!
(2023-04-19). Will the Dems dump Kamala for Susan Rice? americanthinker.com If the Dems are to be rid of the Kamala albatross, they need a female and a black to replace her. In fact, a black who could claim descent from American slaves would be even better than Harris's raised-in-Canada, half Asian demographic cred with the all-important African American voting bloc…
(2023-04-19). The Heat: U.S. Gun Violence. america.cgtn.com 
Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States. Already this year, families are grieving after mass shootings at a school, the workplace and a birthday celebration. A sweet sixteen birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama was the latest target of a mass shooting. On Saturday …
(2023-04-19). Saturday 4/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Deir Yassin Village and Massacre" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-19). A Childhood Without Cops: Brooklyn Community Gathers on Squatted Lot in Solidarity with Fight to Stop 'Cop City'. itsgoingdown.org 
Report on community gathering on a squatted lot in Brooklyn, New York in solidarity with the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta, Georgia. On February 12th 2023 a group of parents, educators and community members got together at a community garden in Brooklyn, to celebrate for a future without cops for children to grow…
(2023-04-19). Video: The struggle for Masafer Yatta. electronicintifada.net Residents of villages that Israel plans to destroy say they won't leave no matter what.
(2023-04-19). DOE approves LNG exports from Alaska project. nationofchange.org The $38.7 billion infrastructure project, if it gets the necessary investments and all required permits, will be operational by 2030.
(2023-04-19). Connecticut Communists issue emergency housing program. peoplesworld.org 
HARTFORD, Conn.—Tired of the same old system, a rising movement is organizing around the cornerstone principle that all people have the right to housing. In Connecticut, the movement is organizing for secure and stable housing as a means of creating a fairer, more stable, and more reliable democracy that puts the interests of working people …
(2023-04-19). The meat industry is advertising like Big Oil. nationofchange.org The animal agriculture industry is forging ahead with slick advertising campaigns that downplay its impact on climate change, backed up with statistics from Checkoff-funded research programs.
(2023-04-19). 'Not surprised, but disgusted': Fox avoids trial by settling with Dominion for $787.5 million. nationofchange.org Critics said the financial agreement robbed the public of a trial that would have exposed the news network's lies about fraud during the 2020 election and its behind-the-scenes operations.
(2023-04-19). Ecospirituality: Spiritual connection with Nature transcends Politics, Religion. juancole.com 
University of British Columbia News Have you ever felt awestruck by a towering evergreen, waves crashing against rocks, or the vastness of a desert canyon? You're not alone. Across time and cultures, humans have felt a spiritual connection with nature. New UBC research gives this connection a name—ecospirituality—and reveals it could help reduce polarization on …
(2023-04-19). Rising Tide activists stop coal train, seek support for more civil disobedience. greenleft.org.au Rising Tide stopped a coal train for 5 hours on April 16 at the Port of Newcastle, after a successful camp for climate action. Coral Wynter, Rachel Evans and Richard Boult report.
(2023-04-19). Snowden and Texeira: Ten years of disaster. mronline.org 
Jack Texeira is at the centre of this puzzle but remains the missing piece. We have heard nothing from him. A rather unconvincing interview with a suspiciously fluent, pixeled out acquaintance grassing him up to the Washington Post stated that he was a right wing patriot.
(2023-04-19). Netflix's 'Florida Man' Highlights Hollywood's Problem With Latino Accents. latinorebels.com A lot of people have accents. And with a little more respect and knowledge, Hollywood might finally portray them that way.
(2023-04-19). Rasheem Carter's family seeks justice after suspicious death. america.cgtn.com 
The Rasheem Carter's family is still searching for answers after Rasheem's suspicious death. They believe Rasheem was murdered. See the latest.
(2023-04-19). Merri-bek Council votes to be nuclear free. greenleft.org.au Motivated by federal Labor's decision to spend billions on nuclear-powered submarines, Merri-bek Council passed a motion declaring the local government area a nuclear free zone. Darren Saffin reports.
(2023-04-19). US Approves F-16 Equipment Sale to Turkey After Finland NATO Approval. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Monday approved a $259 million arms sale to Turkey that would upgrade the country's F-16 fighter jets, a step that comes about two weeks after Ankara approved Finland's NATO membership. According to the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the purpose of the arms sale is to "improve Turkey's capability to meet …
(2023-04-19). Imagine a world where CEOs get paid $3 million a year. nationofchange.org Being a well-paid CEO means something very different today than it did fifty years ago.
(2023-04-19). Penny Wong's World View: AUKUS All the Way. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). Country's 'unicorns' seen rising steadily. ecns.cn There were 316 Chinese unicorn companies, or startups valued at over $1 billion, by the end of last year, 15 more than the previous year, according to a report released on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). Int'l train smooths exports from north of nation. ecns.cn Improved logistics in North China are helping domestic automakers increase their export volumes with efficient and low-cost services, according to officials at an international land port in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(2023-04-19). Global demand rises for domestic-brand vehicles. ecns.cn A ship carrying 3,000 domestically produced new energy vehicles leaves a wharf in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in late March.That has led more than 10 automobile brands, including Chevrolet, Chang'an, Geely and Chery, to ship their vehicles to the rest of the world from Nansha, Lu said.
(2023-04-19). Shipyard No 1 in car-carrying vessels. ecns.cn GSI previously had signed contracts to build three PCTCs of the same ship type for South Korea's H-Line Shipping Co Ltd.GSI is also a leading company in the construction of luxury vessels that allow passengers to take their cars with them on lower decks.
(2023-04-19). Man sentenced to death for deliberately causing fatal car accident in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Wen Qinyun, who deliberately caused a car crash on Jan. 11 this year in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, was sentenced to death in the first trial by Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). China-developed ARJ21jetliner completes its first flight in Indonesia. ecns.cn A China-developed ARJ21 jetliner took off from Jakarta at 12: 50 p.m. local time on Tuesday and landed at the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport two hours later, completing its first overseas flight.
(2023-04-19). 755 people sent to put out forest fire in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn A forest fire broke out in Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday night.
(2023-04-19). China will do everything possible to protect safety of Chinese nationals in Sudan: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry immediately activated the consular emergency response mechanism and instructed the Chinese Embassy in Sudan to make the utmost efforts to protect the safety and security of Chinese nationals and institutions in Sudan after conflicts between armed forces erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum and several other places, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). Beijing official's HK tour highlights cooperation. ecns.cn Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, concluded his six-day inspection tour in Hong Kong after making extensive exchanges with local officials and community representatives, ordinary people and the city's young minds.
(2023-04-19). Hangzhou nanny stands trial for toddler's fatal fall. ecns.cn The trial of a nanny accused of causing the fatal fall of a toddler from the eighth floor of a residential building after she accidentally left the toddler behind in an elevator in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, was held in the city on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). China hopeful of solution to Yemen issue. ecns.cn While analysts urged relevant parties in Yemen to continue working in good faith for peace amid a multifaceted and complex situation, China expressed its hope for substantial steps toward a political solution to the Yemen conflict.
(2023-04-19). More graduates attracted to SW. China cities. ecns.cn Job opportunities in the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing in Southwest China are attracting increasing numbers of college graduates, according to recruitment website Zhaopin.
(2023-04-19). Sino-Japanese dialogue key to regional, global stability. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit to China earlier this month, the first by a top Japanese diplomat in three years, came at a time of challenges as well as opportunities for China-Japan relations.
(2023-04-19). China issues blue alert for sandstorms on Wednesday. ecns.cn China's national observatory has issued a blue alert for sandstorms in parts of the country from Wednesday morning until Thursday morning.
(2023-04-19). Beijing officials put efforts toward eliminating potential fire hazards. ecns.cn Top officials in Beijing demanded a thorough citywide check to completely eliminate potential security risks after a hospital fire killed 21 people on Tuesday in the capital, Beijing Daily reported.
(2023-04-19). Bills aim to ban China from buying farmland in US. ecns.cn The Senate of the U.S. state of Florida has unanimously passed a bill that bans seven countries, including China, from purchasing farmland in the state.
(2023-04-19). London Book Fair kicks off with strong Chinese publisher presence. ecns.cn London Book Fair, one of the world's largest publishing trade fairs, kicked off here on Tuesday with a strong presence of Chinese publishers.
(2023-04-19). China cuts U.S. Treasury holdings in Feb to near 13-year low, raises economic security. ecns.cn China further reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury debt in February to the lowest level in nearly 13 years, as other foreign holders cut their holdings by 4.7 percent year-on-year to $7.34 trillion, data from the U.S. Treasury Department showed.
(2023-04-19). Rapid Support Forces says accepts 24-hour truce, Sudanese army says not aware. ecns.cn Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Tuesday announced that it accepted an international initiative for a truce to stop the clashes with the Sudanese army for 24 hours for humanitarian reasons, while the Sudanese army said it was not aware of the truce.
(2023-04-19). United Nations lodges concern over reported U.S. eavesdropping on UN chief. ecns.cn The United Nations has officially expressed to the United States the world body's concern over reported surveillance on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). Searching for habitable worlds orbiting nearby Sun-like stars. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have proposed a unique exploration program named the Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey (CHES) to search for habitable planets from "near neighbors" of the solar system.
(2023-04-19). 4 dead, 3 wounded in U.S. Maine shootings. ecns.cn Four people died and three others were wounded in two shootings on Tuesday in the northeasternmost U.S. state of Maine.
(2023-04-19). Sudan witnesses worsening fighting. ecns.cn At least 270 people have been killed and more than 2,600 injured in the unrest.
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(2023-04-19). China's first overseas delivery of ARJ21 completes maiden flight in Indonesia. ecns.cn China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, was delivered to TransNusa Airlines in December 2022 and completed its maiden flight from Jakarta to Bali on Tuesday, starting its official commercial operations in Indonesia.
(2023-04-19). The financial backers of the war on woke. mronline.org 
Matthew Goodwin wants us to worry about a 'new elite' of media workers and academics, not the actual elite of billionaires—like his backers. SOLOMON HUGHES unveils the trail.
(2023-04-19). Chicago welcomes Cuban ambassador. liberationnews.org 
The ambassador's aim was to meet with as many trade associations, unions, churches, politicians, community organizations and activists engaged in work to end the blockade of Cuba as possible in three days.
(2023-04-19). Over 100,000 Canadian government workers are now on strike. Here's what you need to know. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-19). Florida statewide protest demands justice for Tampa 5, drop the charges. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On Monday, April 17, around 70 students, parents, community members and progressives rallied for a statewide mobilization at the University of South Florida's Marshall Student Center to demand that University President Rhea Law, drop the charges – criminal and academic – on the five protesters brutalized and charged by campus police, March 6, for protesting Governor DeSantis' racist attacks on education. | They also demanded that she speak out against Ron DeSantis' House Bill 999, the bill which the protesters had been denouncing, that would cut any diversity programs, ethnic studies, multicultur…
(2023-04-19). Hands off the African People's Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement! fightbacknews.org On Tuesday, April 18, a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida indicted four U.S. citizens and three Russian nationals with charges of "acting as agents of the Russian government within the United States without prior notification." The U.S. citizens indicted are: Omali Yeshitela, chairman and founder of the African Peoples Socialist Party and the Uhuru Movement (APSP); Penny Joanne Hess, a leader of APSP; Jesse Nevel, a member of APSP; and Augustus C. Romain Jr., aka Gazi Kodzo, a former leader of APSP. If convicted, they face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The Russians indicted are Aleksandr Ionov, fou…
(2023-04-19). Selected Articles: More Unanswered Red Flags Regarding Jack Texeira and the Pentagon Leaks. globalresearch.ca 
By Several former military and intelligence professionals have contacted me and voiced similar doubts about the pat story being circulated regarding National Guard …
(2023-04-19). Fox News Settlement Puts Price Tag on Misinformation (OPINION). latinorebels.com Any media company that knowingly spreads false information should answer to a jury, writes Brenda Victoria Castillo, president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.
(2023-04-19). Clarence Thomas is Corrupt to the Core, and We should have Listened to Anita Hill. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — Clarence and Ginni Thomas have been the "King and Queen of Conflict of Interest" since his controversial confirmation. The extent and brazenness of Thomas' public graft is astonishing. His long-time benefactor and "sponsor" Harlan Crow is no garden variety Republican donor or "kingmaker," but a Nazi-loving, autocrat-worshipping, …
(2023-04-19). Is a New Russia-China-India Bloc Forming in the East?>. infobrics.org Putin's grand plans hinge on an India-China thaw. Can he convince Xi to ease tensions with India?>
(2023-04-19). Tunisia Seeks to Break Free from IMF, Join BRICS Countries Bloc. infobrics.org Tunisia is eyeing a potential alliance with the BRICS nations bloc, which includes emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa…
(2023-04-19). The World Bank and the BRICS Bank Have New Leaders and Different Outlooks. infobrics.org New Development Bank's Board of Governors—which includes representatives from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa (the BRICS countries) as well as one person to represent Bangladesh, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates—elected Brazil's former president Dilma Rousseff to head the NDB…
(2023-04-19). US determined to further escalate by supplying 400 anti-ship missiles to Taiwan. infobrics.org While the Chinese Navy is among the world leaders in terms of capabilities of its surface combatants, having up to 400 land-based anti-ship missiles so close to many of its homeports leaves its ships vulnerable to surprise attacks or possible saturation strikes.
(2023-04-19). Brussels allows elections in northern Kosovo despite no Serbian representation. infobrics.org Serbia will never accept the German-Franco plan for Kosovo.
(2023-04-19). Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). MUA welcomes Svitzer back down, presses for new agreement. greenleft.org.au The Maritime Union of Australia welcomed the news that Danish tugboat company Svitzer had finally agreed to abandon its legal action to cancel the 2019 enterprise bargaining agreement of almost 600 tugboat workers. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-04-19). Jim Jordan's 'crime' hearings in New York ignore the real crimes. peoplesworld.org 
The Republican-organized sham "hearings" on crime in New York City, called to detract attention from the real criminal, Donald Trump, under indictment in that city, reached the level of the surreal yesterday. Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of upstate New York opined about how the people of the nation's biggest city are "afraid to leave their …
(2023-04-19). Fox Can Claim Tax Writeoff For Defamation Settlement. levernews.com
(2023-04-19). Ukraine, Russia and the Third Crusade. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). Irish-Australian activist arrested in Dublin while campaigning for Julian Assange. greenleft.org.au Irish-Australian anti-war activist Ciaron O'Reilly was arrested outside Dublin Castle on April 13, while attempting to deliver a giant prison key to United States president Joe Biden, reports Kerry Smith.
(2023-04-19). Bombshell filing: 9/11 hijackers were CIA recruits. thegrayzone.com At least two 9/11 hijackers had been recruited into a joint CIA-Saudi intelligence operation that was covered up at the highest level, according to an explosive new court filing. A newly-released court filing raises grave questions about the relationship between Alec Station, a CIA unit set up to track Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his associates, and two 9/11 hijackers leading up to the attacks, which was subject to a coverup at the highest levels of the FBI. …
(2023-04-19). China, Russia Circle Wagons in Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). End of COVID-19 Emergency Declarations Shortsighted and Premature. cepr.net In January 2023, the Biden administration announced its plans to end two COVID-19-related emergency declarations — a "public health emergency" declaration and a "national emergency" declaration — on May 11, 2023. That same month, the Administration also opposed two GOP-led resolutions to end both declarations before May 11, calling the resolutions "a grave disservice to …
(2023-04-19). Blair Misled Parliament Over 1998 Iraq Bombing, Files Show. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). Paying $787.7 million won't stop Fox, America's powerful fascist news network. peoplesworld.org 
WILMINGTON, Del.—Fox News's huge payment to Dominion Voting Systems to settle Dominion's libel suit over Fox's deliberate lies about the firm's voting machines in the 2020 election is an admission of guilt by Fox and "a ringing endorsement for truth and democracy," attorneys for Dominion say. The reality, however, is that the amount Fox has …
(2023-04-19). Streaming video doesn't stream money to its writers, who authorize strike. peoplesworld.org 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Streaming video may be streaming money to Amazon, Apple, Disney and Netflix, but it isn't trickling down to the writers of those videos' scripts, who voted 98.3%-1.7% (9,020-198) to authorize their union, the Writers Guild of America, to call a strike. Turnout was a record 78.8%. Pay is the key issue, but not the …
(2023-04-19). An Asian American-themed bookstore closes down. america.cgtn.com 
Eastwind Books, a rare bookstore in California, that featured works by Asian American writers, has closed its doors after being in operation since 1982. Find out more.
(2023-04-19). When Bolsonaro abandoned Brazil's poorest, the MST stepped up. therealnews.com 
Hunger skyrocketed in Brazil during the tenure of former president Jair Bolsonaro. 33 million Brazilians, some 15% of the entire country, are now food insecure according to official statistics. As Brazil's poorest were abandoned to deal with the overlapping crises of COVID-19 and inflation,
(2023-04-19). How the NZ cabinet learned to stop worrying about the bomb and love NATO. greenleft.org.au In Aotearoa/New Zealand, the Labour government has enthusiastically, and without any public discussion, become part of NATO's Asia Pacific 4, betraying the gains of the mass anti-war movement, writes Matt Robson.
(2023-04-19). As The Midwest Burns, Biden Ignores Plastic Waste Dangers. levernews.com 
(2023-04-19). I've been a train conductor for 17 years—corporate greed has ruined the railroads. therealnews.com 
Bryan Mack is a second-generation railroad worker from Florence, South Carolina, with a Masters in Music Performance. Both Bryan and his father worked for CSX Transportation, each hiring out at times when there were statistically few Black employees or employees of color working on the railroads. For 17 years, Bryan has worked as a conductor for CSX; in that time, he has seen and experienced firsthand the worsening conditions as the industry has been taken over by greedy executives and upper-level managers hellbent on cutting costs and maximizing profits for their shareholders at the expense of workers, cus…
(2023-04-19). Children on screen: Four dramatic new films. peoplesworld.org 
Until recently, films with children as the subject were generally considered a risky proposition. Child-centered cinema consisted largely of animation, action or family stories. Children were thought too immature, unable to hold the screen, unreliable actors, either over-broad or lacking nuance. They disappeared, acted inappropriately, or were swallowed up under the camera's focus. Most often …
(2023-04-19). Video: A participant reflects on the Newcastle Climate Camp 2023 and direct action that stopped a coal train. greenleft.org.au Niko Leka reflects on the April 15—16 Climate Camp protest in Mulubinba/Newcastle that took direct action to stop a coal train.
(2023-04-19). The Palestinian Resistance Are a Refugee Resistance, This Is Purposely Ignored. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Apr 15, 2023 | The question of refugees is a core component to the Palestinian cause for national liberation, there can be no explanation for the armed resistance without understanding this key element. | After rocket-fire from Lebanon, in response to Israeli assaults on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, reports began to emerge about "militants" that had opened fire on "Israel". This reporting came as Palestinian groups were blamed for the rocket fire, which no group has yet claimed. What is important here however, is how the Palestinian resistance has been framed, to label them as "militan…
(2023-04-19). Kosovo Liberation Army Leader Hashim Thaàßi on Trial for War Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-19). Japan Signals an Attitude Shift to the Growing Power of the Global South. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-04-19). Friday 4/14: After winning our election to join IBU-ILWU, Alcatraz workers are fighting for a contract. indybay.org Pier 33, San Francisco…
(2023-04-19). Biden requests Congress approve upgrades to Turkish-16s, in addition to proposed sale/upgrade of 120 of the fighter jets. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 19, 2023 White House notifies Congress on F-16 equipment sale to Türkiye U.S. President Joe Biden's administration officially notified Congress Monday about the planned sale to Türkiye of avionics software upgrades for its current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. Valued at $259 million (TL 5.02 billion), the deal will move ahead with the …
(2023-04-19). Germany delivers anti-ballistic missile battery to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleApril 19, 2023 Ukraine updates: Germany says Patriots delivered to Kyiv Ukraine has received its first Patriot defense system, delivered by Germany, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said on Wednesday. The Patriot system is used to combat enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles and its considered one of the most advanced defense systems …
(2023-04-19). NATO allies, partners to join largest-ever U.S.-Australia war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Tonga supplied troops for NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The Japanese navy also assisted. ==== Defense PostApril 19, 2023 Australia, US to Host 'Largest-Ever' Bilateral Exercise Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise this year, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to …
(2023-04-19). NATO partner South Korea ready to provide military assistance to Ukraine — president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 19, 2023 South Korea hints at military aid to Ukraine South Korea's president has indicated his country could supply Ukraine with military assistance under certain circumstances to help it fend off Russia's invasion, according to news outlets. *** The South Korean head of state said: "If there is a situation the international community …
(2023-04-19). Pentagon chief in Stockholm: U.S. demands Sweden's NATO entry "before summer" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The LocalApril 19, 2023 United States calls for Swedish Nato entry 'before summer' The United States will work to ensure Sweden becomes a Nato member by the summer, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in Stockholm on Wednesday. Austin commented on Sweden's ongoing attempts to join Nato during a visit to the Muskà∂ naval …
(2023-04-19). Mideast peace? China offers to mediate between Israel and Palestine. peoplesworld.org 
China's foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that his country is ready to help facilitate the first peace talks between the two sides in more than a decade. In separate phone calls to the two officials on Monday, Qin Gang expressed China's concern over intensifying tensions between Israel and Palestinians and its support …
(2023-04-19). Indian labour lawyer Clifton D Rozario to speak at Ecosocialism 2023. greenleft.org.au Clifton D Rozario, a labour lawyer and a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, will address the upcoming Ecosocialism 2023 conference in Naarm/Melbourne. Sam Wainwright reports.
(2023-04-19). Graduate workers at Syracuse University vote overwhelmingly to unionize. liberationnews.org 
The two-day election process saw 95% of eligible graduate voters voting to unionize with a final count of 728 for and 36 against.
(2023-04-19). 30 Years Later: Waco and Extremism. splcenter.org Thirty years ago today, on April 19, 1993, 76 people died at the conclusion of a 51-day siege outside Waco, Texas. The dead, including 25 children, were members of the Branch Davidian sect, some of whom federal agencies were pursuing for firearms offenses. At the time of the siege, sect leader David Koresh was also accused of child abuse.
(2023-04-19). Auction of Composite T. Rex Skeleton Fetches Over $5 Million. sputnikglobe.com Over the last several years, a booming market for dinosaur fossils has captivated avid collectors; however, more recently officials have grown to believe that the hype may be dying as once trophied bones are failing to get high dollar bids.
(2023-04-19). Dead 300-Kilogram NASA Satellite Set to Plummet Toward Earth. sputnikglobe.com An American scientific satellite is set to fall to Earth in the coming days, according to NASA, which has detailed the device was decommissioned in 2018 due to data transmission problems. The risk of any components hitting someone on Earth is estimated at 1 in 2,467 chance.
(2023-04-19). Eight Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Conduct Air Patrols During Pacific Fleet Check. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Eight Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers have conducted planned patrol flights over the neutral waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan as part of a sudden inspection of the Pacific Fleet's combat readiness, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2023-04-19). Elon Musk: AIs Could Undermine Democracy if Used in Elections. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the use of artificial intelligence and digital consciousness in elections, especially if they are smart enough, could undermine democracy.
(2023-04-19). Kim Jong Un: North Korean Military Satellite on Track for April Launch. sputnikglobe.com On April 12, the International Day of Human Space Flight, a day that marks the first human space flight by Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, North Korea said its space program was making progress in line with the Outer Space Treaty that says sovereign states have the right to use outer space peacefully.
(2023-04-19). Labels for Thee, Not for Me. sputnikglobe.com Prior to Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, several state-affiliated media organizations from countries such as China, Russia and Iran received state-affiliated media tags as their accounts were de-amplified, a move met with indifference or praise by most Western media outlets.
(2023-04-19). Lavrov: Moscow to Put All Efforts to Help Caracas' Economy Not Depend on US Sanctions. sputnikglobe.com CARACAS (Sputnik) – Russia will put all efforts to help Venezuela's economy become less dependent on the "whims and geopolitical games" of the United States, and it will benefit from Russia's experience, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-19). NASA Develops Snake Robot to Search For Life on Saturn's Moon. sputnikglobe.com Enceladus is a small moon of Saturn that is known for its geysers that shoot jets of water and other material out into space. These geysers originate from a underground ocean of liquid water that is believed to be in contact with a rocky core, making Enceladus a prime candidate for harboring life beyond Earth.
(2023-04-19). NATO's Stoltenberg: China to Have 1,500 Nuclear Warheads by 2035. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that China will have some 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035, and the alliance needs to rethink and adapt its approach "to a more dangerous and competitive world."
(2023-04-19). Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry Withdraws Approval of EU Ambassador. sputnikglobe.com MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – The Nicaraguan government withdrew its approval of the candidacy of Fernando Ponz for…
(2023-04-19). One Killed, 2 Injured in Ukraine's Mortar Shelling of Novaya Kakhovka. sputnikglobe.com SIMFEROPOL, Russia (Sputnik) – One person was killed and two more were injured as a result of Ukraine's mortar shelling of the city of Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region, the city administration said on Wednesday.
(2023-04-19). Kiss Cash Goodbye? Paper Money to Become 'Less Useable' in Future, BoE Predicts. sputnikglobe.com Weighing in on the evolution of payments back in June 2021, Victoria Cleland, Executive Director for Banking, Payments and Innovation of the Bank of England, stated that the world had moved on "from a time when cash was king," and insisted that digital money could, "contribute to faster, cheaper, and more efficient payments."
(2023-04-19). Russia's FSB Prevents Sabotage at Energy System Facility in Kerch, Arrests Ukrainian Agent. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that its officers had prevented a sabotage at an energy system facility in the city of Kerch in Crimea, adding that a Ukrainian agent with a homemade bomb was arrested.
(2023-04-19). Swedish Radio Leaves Twitter After Being Marked as 'Publicly Funded Media'. sputnikglobe.com The state-funded media giant itself said it had no qualms about the recent labeling, but voiced concerns about other changes on Twitter since it had been bought by Elon Musk. Among others, Swedish Radio ventured that staff cuts may affect the company's capacity to deal with fake accounts, bots and misinformation, hate and threats.
(2023-04-19). US Air Force Temporarily Halts Intel Mission for Unit Suspected Pentagon Leaker Served. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Air Force temporarily reassigned the intelligence mission of the unit the accused Pentagon leaker Airman Jack Teixeira belonged to amid an inspector general probe, Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek said in a statement to Sputnik.
(2023-04-19). US Press Trying to Interfere With Russian Justice – Embassy. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US press, hiding behind the principles of freedom of speech, is trying to interfere with Russian justice, the Russian Embassy in Washington said, commenting on US media's reaction to the Moscow City Court upholding the arrest of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying.
(2023-04-19). Desde Cuba: øPor qué la sesión constitutiva de la Asamblea Nacional es histórica? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un equipo de Cubadebate estuvo durante la jornada en que quedó constituida la X Legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. Conversamos con algunos de ellos sobre los procesos decisivos que se llevaron a cabo hoy y los retos que tienen por delante. Lo invitamos a que no se pierda esta emisión especial del noticiero Desde Cuba de CubadebateTV.
(2023-04-19). Comisario de Oklahoma renuncia tras amenazar con matar a periodistas. cubadebate.cu El comisario de un condado del extremo sureste de Oklahoma que, al parecer, fue grabado cuando hablaba de asesinar periodistas y linchar a personas de raza negra ha renunciado a su cargo.
(2023-04-19). Dos adolescentes acusados de matar a cuatro personas en una fiesta de cumpleaños en Alabama. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades han señalado que los detenido son un joven de 16 años identificado como Travis MCcullough, y otro adolescente de 17 años, Ty Reik McCullough. Ambos se encuentran bajo custodia y han sido acusados de asesinato, tal y como ha informado el sargento Jeremy Burkett en declaraciones a la cadena de televisión NBC News.
(2023-04-19). El ciclismo iberoamericano se une bajo el mando del cubano José Peláez. cubadebate.cu En reconocimiento a su trayectoria como atleta y dirigente del deporte, el cubano José Peláez encabeza desde hoy la recién constituida Unión Ibérica de Ciclismo. La elección se produjo en una Asamblea General, a la que asistió el presidente de la Unión Ciclista Internacional (UCI), David Lappartient.
(2023-04-19). El Festival de Cine Europeo en Cuba presenta Corpus Christi y Tereza37. cubadebate.cu Los filmes Corpus Christi (2019), de Polonia; y Tereza37 (2020), de Croacia, se presentarán hoy en La Habana como parte del VI Festival de Cine Europeo en Cuba. Las cintas serán proyectadas en la céntrica sala 23 y 12, y forman parte del calendario de acciones por el Mes de Europa en la isla, del 9 de abril al 9 de mayo de 2023.
(2023-04-19). La contaminación del aire amenaza la salud de más de 100 millones de estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Más de un tercio de los estadounidenses está expuesto a la contaminación del aire que puede acortar la vida, según un informe de la Asociación Americana del Pulmón (ALA en inglés). Alrededor de 119,6 millones de personas viven en áreas a las que ALA asignó una calificación reprobatoria por contaminación por partículas u ozono.
(2023-04-19). La inteligencia artificial engaña a los fans con una supuesta colaboración de Drake y The Weeknd. cubadebate.cu Spotify y Apple Music eliminaron la canción 'Heart On My Sleeve' de los cantantes Drake y The Weeknd porque en verdad era una inteligencia artificial (IA) que imitaba a las voces de los cantantes. Un usuario de YouTube entrenó a modelos de audio con IA para mostrar el primer ejemplo de música generada con dicha tecnología.
(2023-04-19). Reelecto Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez como presidente de la República de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con 459 votos, el 97.66% del total de diputados que integran la Asamblea, el presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, fue ratificado en su cargo, durante la sesión constitutiva celebrada este 19 de abril en el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana. La recién constituida Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura ratificó también a Salvador Antonio Valdés Mesa como vicepresidente.
(2023-04-19). Sesión extraordinaria ANPP: Dinh Hue afirma que Vietnam continuará potenciando sus relaciones con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Este 19 de abril se desarrolla la Primera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura con motivo del Aniversario 62 de la Victoria de Playa Girón. Participa como invitado especial el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Vuong Dinh Hue.
(2023-04-19). New York Times: Biden Admin Ignored Warnings About Migrant Child Labor, Punished Whistleblowers. democracynow.org 
Our guest Hannah Dreier, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The New York Times, has published a bombshell new investigation headlined "As Migrant Children Were Put to Work, U.S. Ignored Warnings." It reports that the Biden administration has repeatedly ignored or missed warnings about a surge of migrant children as young as 12 working in factories across the United States under grueling and often dangerous working conditions in serious violation of child labor laws. "People were punished for bringing this to the attention of their supervisors," says Dreier.
(2023-04-19). In 1969 Abe Fortas Became the First Justice Forced to Resign. Should Clarence Thomas Be Next? democracynow.org 
As pressure grows on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over his decades-long relationship with a billionaire benefactor, we speak with legal journalist Adam Cohen, who says there is a precedent that should guide lawmakers in how to address the growing scandal. In 1969, Justice Abe Fortas was forced to resign after his financial relationship came to light with businessman Louis Wolfson, who paid Fortas to consult for his foundation. Fortas was a Democratic appointee, but the scandal led to a bipartisan call for his resignation — even though his replacement would be named by Republican President…
(2023-04-19). The Justice & the Billionaire: Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Real Estate Deal with GOP Megadonor. democracynow.org 
Calls continue to grow for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to step down or to be impeached, after ProPublica uncovered more damning information about his relationship with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. According to the new report, Thomas and his family sold a house and two vacant lots in Savannah, Georgia, to Crow for around $130,000 but never disclosed the sale, which appears to be a violation of the 1978 Ethics in Government Act. In addition to being a major benefactor to Thomas and the GOP, Crow is also an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia, including a copy of Mein Kampf signed by Hitler, paintings…
(2023-04-19). Ending 30-Year Saga, Judge Rules Haitian Activist Targeted by ICE Should Not Face Deportation Again. democracynow.org 
A New York immigration judge on Tuesday ruled that Jean Montrevil, a Haitian immigrant and longtime activist, will no longer face deportation, after a decade of being targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for his activism. Montrevil was deported to Haiti in 2018 under the Trump administration but got a second chance in 2021, when Virginia Governor Ralph Northam granted him a pardon for two drug convictions from three decades earlier, which ICE had used as a pretext to deport him. Montrevil sought to regain his legal immigration status and was allowed to return to the United States on a 90-day special pa…
(2023-04-19). Headlines for April 19, 2023. democracynow.org Fox News Settles Dominion Defamation Lawsuit over 2020 Election Lies for $787.5 Million, Fighting in Sudan Continues as Terrorized Residents Grapple with Food and Power Shortages, Biden Issues Executive Order Seeking to Expand Child Care and Elder Care Access, Senate GOP Blocks Democrats from Replacing Ailing Dianne Feinstein on Judiciary Cmte., Tunisian Police Detain Prominent Political Rival, Raid Ennahda Party HQ in Crackdown on Opposition, Top Saudi Diplomat Meets Syria's Bashar al-Assad in Damascus for 1st Time Since Start of War, Indonesia Military Disputes Claim West Papuan Fighters Killed 12 Soldier…
(2023-04-19). Argentinians Protest Visit From Head of US Southern Command. orinocotribune.com General Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), traveled to Argentina on Monday with the aim of meeting with officials including Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana. Richardson also visited Argentina in April, 2022. The visit occurs while Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov tours the region, visiting Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. | As a result of Richardson's visit, various activist groups and social movements have organized demonstrations against the interference of the United States in the region and to oppose the destructive economic policies of the Internation…
(2023-04-19). Seeking to kill freedom of thought, Ohio Republicans target university classrooms. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS—The Ohio Republican Party has continued its march toward fascism with the introduction of a new bill threatening academic freedom in the state. Senate Bill 83 is yet another spiteful attack on civil liberties by the Ohio GOP, which has spent the last decade demolishing democracy across the state in a bid to consolidate its …
(2023-04-19). Why is Israel arbitrarily detaining a US senior citizen? electronicintifada.net Khader Adnan refusing food in protest for more than 70 days.
(2023-04-19). No progress seen on launch of Togliatti-Odessa pipeline — Russian Foreign Ministry. tass.com There were also no contacts with the United States on connecting Russian banks to the SWIFT system for food exports, said Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin…
(2023-04-19). Building collapses in Manhattan, New York, injuries reported — media. tass.com
(2023-04-19). Police detain woman advocating for Ukrainian Orthodox church near Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. tass.com According to the church, human rights activist Victoria Kokhanovska was "kidnapped during a live broadcast"
(2023-04-19). Nord Stream sabotage cannot be removed from agenda — Russian Foreign Ministry. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said the investigation is being conducted by three separate countries…
(2023-04-19). Dollar becomes toxic for everyday transactions — Russian Foreign Ministry. tass.com Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Pankin emphasized that in 2022, several countries have drastically reduced their dollar reserves while increasing their gold reserves…
(2023-04-19). Monks may start getting booted from Kiev-Pechersk Lavra next week — culture ministry. tass.com In early April, Tkachenko announced that Ukrainian authorities intended to start evicting monks from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra after the court ruling on the lawsuit filed by the Culture Ministry against the UOC…
(2023-04-19). Serbia values cooperation with Russia, grateful for its support — parliament. tass.com There is a traditional friendship between Moscow and Belgrade, said Igor Braunovich, Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group of Serbia with Russia…
(2023-04-19). Argentinos rechazan presencia de jefa del Comando Sur de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes gritaron en contra el imperialismo y en defensa de la soberanía argentina, con la consigna "Patria Si, Colonia NO".
(2023-04-19). Miles de franceses manifiestan contra reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Enmanuel Macron firmó la legislación sobre reforma de pensiones que valida el cambio de bandera para aumentar la edad de jubilación de 62 a 64 años.
(2023-04-19). Director de la OMS insta a garantizar atención médica en Sudán. telesurtv.net Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye afirmó que la escalada de violencia en el país africano dificulta enormemente la labor del personal médico.
(2023-04-19). Presidente Lasso amenaza con disolver la Asamblea de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Para censurar al jefe de Estado se necesita el apoyo de las dos terceras partes del pleno de la Asamblea, compuesta por 137 parlamentarios.
(2023-04-19). Presidente Lula continúa cruzada contra redes sociales en Brasil. telesurtv.net El mandatario brasileño responsabiliza a las redes sociales de los recientes ataques y amenazas en escuelas en varios distritos del país suramericano.
(2023-04-19). Anuncian paro por desatención del Gobierno tras lluvias en Perú. telesurtv.net El paro fue convocado inicialmente por varios alcaldes distritales y provinciales de Piura para pedir mayor presupuesto para hacer frente a las intensas precipitaciones.
(2023-04-19). Interpol: más de 14.000 arrestos en operación en América Latina. telesurtv.net La Operación Trigger IX es considerada como como la más grande coordinada por el organismo internacional.
(2023-04-19). Presidente sirio recibe a canciller saudita en histórica visita. telesurtv.net La Cancillería saudita publicó que esta visita evidencia la voluntad de hallar una solución política a la crisis siria.
(2023-04-19). Cuarenta casas incendiadas en diez días en Montrouis, Haití. telesurtv.net El campesinado de Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen vuelve a pedir ayuda al Gobierno y lamenta que todavía no haya presencia policial.
(2023-04-19). Canciller de Rusia llega a Venezuela. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso se reunirá con su homólogo venezolano, Yván Gil, la vicepresidenta del país, Delcy Rodríguez, y con el presidente Nicolás Maduro.
(2023-04-19). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Su cuerpo fue encontrado a un lado de la vía con heridas causadas por arma de fuego.
(2023-04-19). Gobierno argentino presenta programa sobre conectividad satelital. telesurtv.net El presidente Fernández acotó que "es un buen momento para darnos cuenta de que la igualdad no impera entre nosotros".
(2023-04-19). Llega a Venezuela delegación de Bolivia para Juegos del ALBA. telesurtv.net Los juegos se realizarán en Caracas, Venezuela del 19 al 29 de abril.
(2023-04-19). Rusia envía nueva ayuda humanitaria a Siria. telesurtv.net Hace una semana un barco ruso cargado de ayuda humanitaria atracó en el puerto de la ciudad costera siria de Tartous.
(2023-04-19). Cancilleres de Venezuela y Rusia fortalecen alianza estratégica. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano destacó que la cooperación bilateral aborda aspectos como la energía, agricultura, educación, transporte, entre otros sectores.
(2023-04-19). Presidente de Venezuela sostiene reunión con canciller ruso. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado venezolano recibió al ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia para fortalecer los lazos de cooperación bilateral.
(2023-04-19). Exculpan a agentes que acribillaron a afroamericano en Ohio, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según los agentes, el joven disparó contra los policías, aunque iba desarmado; pero encontraron un arma en su vehículo.
(2023-04-19). Nueva jornada violenta entre reclusos en cárcel de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Durante la madrugada, la vía a Daule, en la que está ubicada la cárcel, tuvo restricciones de tránsito.
(2023-04-19). Yulimar Rojas recibe Premio Nacional del Deporte en España. telesurtv.net La atleta venezolana comentó que está enfocada en su preparación para el Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo de Budapest.
(2023-04-19). Reportan 79 muertes por cólera en Nigeria en lo que va de 2023. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indican que 12 de los 36 estados que conforman Nigeria presentan casos sospechosos de la enfermedad.
(2023-04-19). Tiroteo deja cuatro muertos en Maine, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Posteriomente tres personas recibieron disparos mientras conducían sus vehículos por la Insterestatal 295 en Yarmouth.
(2023-04-19). Volcán Nevado del Ruiz emite columna de ceniza de 1.800 metros. telesurtv.net La emisión de ceniza se reportó sobre las 07H11 (hora local), dispersándose hacia el suroriente.
(2023-04-19). Colapso de estacionamiento deja un muerto en Nueva York, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se localizaron cinco lesionados, de los cuales cuatro fueron enviados a un centro de salud y otro se negó a recibir los primeros auxilios.
(2023-04-19). Fallece el intelectual mexicano Pablo González Casanova. telesurtv.net Pablo González Casanova fue rector de la Unam entre 1970 y 1972 y se destacó por participar en problemas sociales de su país.
(2023-04-19). Presidente palestino realiza visita oficial a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net La estancia de Mahmoud Abbas coincide con una visita de una delegación del Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica (Hamás).
(2023-04-19). Mexico Court: National Guard Shift to Army Unconstitutional. latinorebels.com Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that last year's transfer of the newly created National Guard from civilian to military control was unconstitutional, dealing a blow to President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador who created the security force in 2019.
(2023-04-19). Antarctica's Heart of Ice has skipped a Beat. The only Medicine is Halting Fossil Fuels. juancole.com 
By Edward Doddridge, University of Tasmania | — (The Conversation) — The rhythmic expansion and contraction of Antarctic sea ice is like a heartbeat. But lately, there's been a skip in the beat. During each of the last two summers, the ice around Antarctica has retreated farther than ever before. And just as a change …
(2023-04-19). Will the West Turn Ukraine into a Nuclear Battlefield? Why Depleted Uranium Should Have No Place There. juancole.com 
By Joshua Frank | — ( Tomdispatch.com) — It's sure to be a blood-soaked spring in Ukraine. Russia's winter offensive fell far short of Vladimir Putin's objectives, leaving little doubt that the West's conveyor belt of weaponry has aided Ukraine's defenses. Cease-fire negotiations have never truly begun, while NATO has only strengthened its forces thanks …
(2023-04-19). Saturday 5/6: For Global Action To Stop US Nuke Sub Base in Australian Port Kembla And AUKUS. indybay.org San Francisco Australian Consulate | 575 Market St. | San Francisco…
(2023-04-19). Exclusive Interview with French Media Collective Cerveaux non Disponibles. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-19). China, Brazil Lead in Chipping Away at US Economic Power Abroad. orinocotribune.com By W. T. Whitney — Apr 14, 2023 | The United States proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine 200 years ago and ever since has arranged Latin American and Caribbean affairs to its advantage. Nevertheless, struggles for national and regional independence did continue and the poor and marginalized classes did resist. Eventually there would be indigenous movements, labor mobilizations, and progressive and socialist-inclined governments. Cuba's revolutionary government has endured for 63 years. | The U.S. political hold may have weakened, but U.S. control over the region's economies remains strong; after World War II it ex…
(2023-04-19). Condemn UK police arrest of French publisher Ernest Moret under anti-terror legislation! wsws.org Police justified Moret's arrest by citing his participation in protests by millions of workers against French President Emmanuel Macron's unilateral raising of the retirement age against the popular will and without a vote in parliament.
(2023-04-19). UK's two-child limit welfare policy driving children into poverty. wsws.org Abolishing the limit would cost a mere £1.2 billion and would lift 250,000 children out of poverty, with a further 850,000 lifted from deep poverty.
(2023-04-19). Workers at Coca-Cola distribution plant in Philadelphia launch strike action. wsws.org Members of the Teamsters Local 830 voted down a contract negotiated between the union and Liberty Coca-Cola, the largest bottling plant and distributor in the tri-state region.
(2023-04-19). FedEx pilots begin voting to authorize strike action. wsws.org ALPA and FedEx have been conducting mediated negotiations under the terms of the infamous Railway Labor Act since October 2022, although the negotiations themselves began in May 2021.
(2023-04-19). Chicago police prepare to crack down on youth after "law and order" mayoral election. wsws.org The Chicago city government is preparing to ramp up authoritarian measures following mass gatherings of youth.
(2023-04-19). Questions that must be posed at tonight's GEO membership meeting. wsws.org The IYSSE at U-M urges rank-and-file strikers to pose and demand answers to these critical questions to GEO leadership at tonight's all-membership meeting.
(2023-04-19). Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Railroad Workers United pass blame for strike ban onto each other. wsws.org The vote in December by AOC and two other DSA members in the House of Representatives to impose a contract which railroad workers already voted to reject was a major self-exposure that sparked outrage and damaged the credibility of the DSA.
(2023-04-19). Australian central bank and Labor government cover up corporate profit-gouging. wsws.org There is undeniable evidence that the inflation has been fuelled by profiteering, on top of the pouring trillions of dollars into the financial markets, the impact of pandemic and the US-NATO war against Russia, not workers' wages.
(2023-04-19). Tamil nationalists back austerity, police-state measures against Sri Lankan workers. wsws.org The alternative to the Tamil nationalists' orientation to the unitary state and executive presidency is the SEP's struggle for a Democratic and Socialist Congress of the Workers and Rural Masses.
(2023-04-19). Daughter of Rage, La Bonga: Terrible poverty in Nicaragua, the devastation of Colombia's civil war. wsws.org At this moment in history, most of the social layer with cameras in their hands and resources at their disposal still have an extremely limited outlook.
(2023-04-19). After the passage of Macron's pension cuts: What way forward for workers in France? wsws.org As the struggle against Macron continues, workers clearly face not a trade union struggle to change his mind, but a political struggle against the capitalist state, to bring down Macron.
(2023-04-19). Union drops core demand for 60 percent wage increase in University of Michigan strike. wsws.org To prevent the sellout of their strike and win the fight for a living wage graduate student workers need to form a rank-and-file strike committee to take the conduct of the struggle out of the hands of the GEO-AFT leadership.
(2023-04-19). Why are German unions silent about the revolt against Macron's pension cuts? wsws.org The powerful movement of the French working class has driven the German trade unions into a panic. They are avoiding the topic like the devil avoids holy water.
(2023-04-19). With 1 worker dead, Michigan paper mill still running amid fungal outbreak. wsws.org The outbreak was detected over a month ago, but the mill was kept running.
(2023-04-19). Over 100,000 federal government workers set to strike across Canada Wednesday, April 19. wsws.org PSAC represents the largest unionized group of federal government workers. A strike would seriously affect a wide array of services, including revenue and taxation, immigration and citizenship, veterans affairs, and the functioning of Service Canada facilities.
(2023-04-19). Far-right Ukrainian nationalists force cancellation of Montreal antiwar meeting—this brazen act of censorship must not go unchallenged. wsws.org The cancellation of the Montreal meeting is anti-democratic, sets a dangerous precedent, and serves to strengthen Canadian imperialism in its predatory war against Russia.
(2023-04-19). Russia's near shooting down of UK spy plane used to ratchet conflict further by head of Britain's Defence Select Committee. wsws.org With its wanton aggression, British imperialism is courting nuclear war behind the backs of the population.
(2023-04-19). Democrats rush to prop up Supreme Court amidst new revelations of rampant corruption. wsws.org The Democrats have responded to the exposure of boundless personal corruption and political reaction on the high court with an effort to effect a cosmetic tightening of ethics rules, so as to shore up collapsing public confidence in the court and every other institution of the state.
(2023-04-19). Australian man detained on trumped-up "foreign interference" charges. wsws.org A businessman is being prosecuted under draconian "foreign interference laws." But his lawyer says all he did was provide consultancy reports based on newspaper articles and other publicly-available material.
(2023-04-19). Killing of Australian paramedic exposes the daily dangers confronting healthcare workers. wsws.org The death of Steven Tougher is an indication of the growing dangers of violence and injury facing health workers due to the social and health crisis in Australia…
(2023-04-19). Murder of Australian paramedic exposes the daily dangers confronting healthcare workers. wsws.org The death of Steven Tougher is an indication of the growing dangers of violence and injury facing health workers due to the social and health crisis in Australia…
(2023-04-19). 84-year-old surrenders in shooting of Missouri teenager Ralph Yarl. wsws.org The fixation of the corporate media and political establishment on the role racism may have played in the tragic shooting in Kansas City serves to conceal the root cause of gun violence in America.
(2023-04-19). Interest rate hikes threaten recession and job losses but boost profits of major banks. wsws.org The increase in profits for the major banks further underscores the class-war agenda which is at the centre of the interest rate hikes by the Fed.
(2023-04-19). Blow up the banking system! A free account for all is possible. indybay.org Harsh austerity policies for the vast majority of people and state socialism for bankers, both practiced at the same time in Europe and the U.S. after 2008 – this had two consequences, as they have characterized the financialized capitalism of the past 14 years. First, this course poisoned the West's money.
(2023-04-18). Austerity, War & Dictatorship… the Charade of Western Democracy Is Over. Can We Lose Those Chains? strategic-culture.org Western liberal democracy and its ubiquitous "austerity economics" is a euphemism for fascism. And the charade is finally coming to an end. | Western liberal democracy and its ubiquitous "austerity economics" is a euphemism for fascism. And the charade is finally coming to an end. | Austerity is not some recent policy under neoliberal capitalism. It was born out of the historic crisis in the Western system following the First World War and during the 1930s when fascism became a way to curtail any democratic challenge to the prevailing capitalist system. | That political instrument of repression is wielded toda…
(2023-04-18). 'It May Be in No One's Interest to Reveal More': Cancelling Facts That Challenge Establishment Power. strategic-culture.org As we have Understand the world around us; | Challenge state-corporate power; and | Bring about the fundamental changes in society that have never been more…
(2023-04-18). Leaked Files: Britain's Secret Propaganda Ops in Yemen. strategic-culture.org Leaked files reveal that British intel used local Yemeni NGOs and social media in a covert campaign to undermine the Sanaa government and influence the war-torn country's peace process. | By Kit KLARENBERG | Yemen's civil war, considered the world's gravest humanitarian crisis, appears to be nearing its end due to a China-brokered detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia, who support opposing sides in the bitter conflict. | Early signs suggest that the rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh may not only end hostilities in Yemen, but across the wider region. | The US, Israel, and Britain have the most to lose from a…
(2023-04-18). Western Bloc 1943-2023: From Judenfrei to Russenfrei. strategic-culture.org The West, with its decadence, its Democrats and Republicans, still lives in Rome's savage shadow, where we are This article expands upon elements of Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova's recent comment that "the Germans are rewarding the non-Nazi Zelensky for the fratricidal massacre, the abolition of everything Russian, the demolition of monuments to the winners of the Third Reich, the glorification of Nazi collabora…
(2023-04-18). Dissident FARC guerrillas "ready" for peace talks with Colombia's government. colombiareports.com Leaders of one of Colombia's largest guerrilla groups said their organization is ready for formal peace talks with the government. At a public event in the southern Caqueta province, a…
(2023-04-18). Put Some Clothes On Your Daughter! americanthinker.com When teenage girls dress in booty shorts or extremely revealing tops, they are, as feminist Camille Paglia put it, sending a sexual signal. And they know this full well, even if their parents pretend that they don't.
(2023-04-18). The Democrat Left Welcomes Anti-Semites, Cop Haters, and Terrorist Supporters. americanthinker.com This puts the Democrat party squarely into the camp that condones or even, in some cases, incites behavior that has no place in a civilized nation like the United States.
(2023-04-18). The Stock Market Crash Will Occur Right After the Debt Ceiling Vote. americanthinker.com If House Republicans vote to raise the debt ceiling, they will have their chance to cut government spending when they pass a budget, appropriate funds, and authorize spending.
(2023-04-18). What Does Chat GPT and AI Mean for Opinion Writers? americanthinker.com Amid all the many good things about AI, the remains a risk: That creating an artificial "brain" that thinks millions of times faster than a human brain, but is devoid of morals or ethics, is a recipe for disaster.
(2023-04-18). Who is Allowed into the Privileged Class? americanthinker.com Our government, private corporations, academic institutions, and other organizations are doling out significant rewards and preferences to individuals and groups of individuals based on color, race, gender, and other select characteristics.
(2023-04-18). A UT-Austin psych professor pathologizes all 'wealthy white men'. americanthinker.com Just in case you were wondering why college grads emerge as broken, racially- and sexually-obsessed leftists, here's another clue.
(2023-04-18). All of a sudden, Fetterman is back on the job in the Senate. americanthinker.com Just as Democrats put the heat on debilitated Sen. Dianne Feinstein either to get well or resign.
(2023-04-18). Are gender-confused kids the products of what they're eating and drinking? americanthinker.com An NIH-funded study about the amount of mind-altering drugs our children consume raises questions about all the other chemicals going into our children.
(2023-04-18). Biden is again pushing the white-on-black genocide myth. americanthinker.com He obscures one of the greatest American tragedies, which is the vigor with which blacks turn on each other.
(2023-04-18). Chicoms cry crocodile tears at shutdown of their illegal 'police station' in New York. americanthinker.com They certainly give Baghdad Bob a run for his money.
(2023-04-18). FBI targets internet slang. americanthinker.com The FBI tries to get a clue…and fails.
(2023-04-18). Harry Potter star: 'Trust kids' to trans themselves. americanthinker.com J.K. Rowling has some qualms about transgenderism, but the actors who got rich putting her books on film are all in.
(2023-04-18). It is Biden, Obama, and other leftists who continually seek to divide the country, not Trump. americanthinker.com Democrats have been seeking to divide the country by race, sex and class for decades. They have sought to destroy anyone who got their way. It started way before Trump.
(2023-04-18). Media (including Fox News) boycotting mention of David Horowitz's bestselling new book. americanthinker.com The book buying public may be snapping up copies of David Horowitz's newest book: Final Battle: The Next Election Could be the Last, but the media's cultural gatekeepers are doing their best to prevent more people from buying it.
(2023-04-18). Pete Buttigieg just can't stop calling highways racist. americanthinker.com Our Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg can't tell us enough times how racist our highways are.
(2023-04-18). Title 42 stands between the U.S. and chaos at the border. americanthinker.com Migrants have been masssing at the U.S.-Mexico border waiting for the Title 42 health program to expire on May 11, but the Biden Administration has done virtually nothing to prepare for the coming influx.
(2023-04-18). Whip their butts, Mayor-elect. americanthinker.com How many in Chicago put their homes for sale this weekend?>
(2023-04-18). Whistleblower teacher challenges woke indoctrination. americanthinker.com Vermonters need teachers and parents who will stand up for children, not manipulate them like pawns for their own agendas.
(2023-04-18). Lashawn Thompson's Family Demands Justice: He Was "Eaten Alive" by Bugs in Jail. truthout.org In Atlanta, Georgia, the family of a prisoner says he was "eaten alive" by insects and bedbugs in his cell there last year. The family of 35-year-old Lashawn Thompson, who was being held in the jail's psychiatric wing, is demanding a criminal investigation and that the jail be shut down. In an exclusive interview, we speak to Thompson's brother Brad McCrae and sister Shenita Thompson… |
(2023-04-18). Launch of Con Maduro+ Program Represents A New Weapon in Battle of Ideas. orinocotribune.com This Monday, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, will launch a program named Con Maduro+ to increase his connection with the Venezuelan people. | Through his Twitter account, the president expressed that "the good, the new, and the best is yet to come," and he invited the entire country to connect with him via this new platform. | The new program will be broadcast eve…
(2023-04-18). The Heat: U.S. Intelligence Leaks. america.cgtn.com 
Washington is trying to contain another national security breach. Why were the documents leaked? And, what happens next? The U.S. government is dealing with the fallout of yet another major leak of classified papers. Among the revelations: U.S. skepticism about Ukraine's military abilities in the …
(2023-04-18). Russia-Brazil Relations: Lavrov's Visit to Brasilia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Tax-Free Day For The Ultra-Wealthy. levernews.com
(2023-04-18). Will the West Turn Ukraine into a Nuclear Battlefield? tomdispatch.com It's sure to be a blood-soaked spring in Ukraine. Russia's winter offensive fell far short of Vladimir Putin's objectives, leaving little doubt that the West's conveyor belt of weaponry has aided Ukraine's defenses. Cease-fire negotiations have never truly begun, while NATO has only strengthened its forces thanks to Finland's new membership (with Sweden soon likely to follow). Still, tens of thousands of people have perished; whole villages, even cities, have been reduced to rubble; millions of Ukrainians have poured into Poland and elsewhere; while Russia's brutish invasion rages on with no end in sight. The hop…
(2023-04-18). Alabama Sweet 16 Birthday Party Shot Up, 4 Dead, More Than 16 People Hit With Bullets. moguldom.com Mass shootings have been dominating the headlines. Many of them involve young adult victims. The most recent one occurred at a Sweet 16 Birthday Party in Alabama. Four people were killed and 28 others injured as gunfire erupted at a crowded birthday party in rural Dadeville, Alabama, on the night of Saturday, April 15. The …
(2023-04-18). Jalen Hurts And His Agent Hit Jackpot After Super Bowl Run, Sign 5-Year, $255M Deal. moguldom.com National Football League player Jalen Hurts, 24, has become the top-paid player in NFL history as the quarterback inked a $255 million, five-year extension deal with Philadelphia Eagles. Hurts and his agent, Nicole Lynn, a Black female sports agent, negotiated the historic deal, which makes Hurts the highest-paid player in average annual value in league …
(2023-04-18). 7 Things To Know About Boots Riley Becoming Commercially Successful As A Communist. moguldom.com Boots Riley is a successful Hollywood filmmaker. He's also a communist activist. The 47-year-old Riley, who is also a hip-hop artist, made his feature film directorial debut with the film "Sorry to Bother You" in 2018. It would seem that raking in money in entertainment would be counter to what one thinks of as a …
(2023-04-18). A Road Paved With Irritations: Macron's Strategic Third Way. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to China did not quite go according to plan, though much depends on what was planned to begin with. In one sense, the French President was consistent, riding the hobbyhorse of Europe's strategic autonomy, one hived off from the US imperium and free of Chinese influence. | Europe's third-way autonomy would be a mighty thing for the Elysée Palace, especially given French pretensions in steering it. After all, Frau "Mutti" Merkel is no lon…
(2023-04-18). How The U.S. Regime Is Scaring Its Public To Accept Martial Law. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-18). In Video: Russian Lancet Drone Hit Ukrainian Military Boat. southfront.org
(2023-04-18). In Video: 'We Are Going To Fight Russian Orcs" — Wet Dreams Of Ukrainian Soldiers. southfront.org
(2023-04-18). Margarita Simonyan Offered To Exchange Whelan, Kara-Murza And Gershkovich For Assange. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Editor-in-chief of Russia Today Margarita Simonyan invited US authorities to exchange three prisoners in Russia for founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange. | The prisoners in question are spy and former U.S. Marine Paul Nicholas Whelan, American journalist Evan Gershkovich and opposition journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza who, in addition to Russian citizenship, has British citizenship and a residence permit in the United States. | Margarita Simonyan wrote in her telegram channel: "Swap Whelan, K…
(2023-04-18). Policing the Elite's Technocracy: How Do We Resist This Effectively? southfront.org 
(2023-04-18). President Putin Made Surprise Visit To Kherson Region And Luhansk People's Republic. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin came to the Kherson region and the Luhansk People's Republic, where he visited the headquarters of the Russian 'Dnepr' and 'Vostok' (East) groups od troops. This was his first trip to these regions. | Putin's trips and meetings at the headquarters were not prepared in advance. | According to the press service of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin listened to the reports of the commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel-General Mikhail Teplins…
(2023-04-18). Why Are Western Media Suddenly Praising Russian Electronic Warfare Capabilities? southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageHow does the world's largest cartel of arms producers solve the issues with the precision of their weapons? Well, more weapons! With the Kiev regime potentially acquiring thousands of additional JDAMs, US MIC contractors get even more billions of American taxpayers' dollars. | Written by Electronic warfare (EW) is one of the most important aspects of modern military capabilities and is ofte…
(2023-04-18). Zelensky Came To Avdeevka. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 18, Ukrainian President Zelensky reportedly visited the positions of Ukrainian troops in Avdeevka.According to the president's office, Zelensky went to the front line and presented state awards to the military. | In Avdeevka, Zelensky listened to the report of the commander of the Ukrainian Donetsk operational and tactical group on the situation in the area of his responsibility. | Zelensky's visit to the front lines took place on the same day when Russian President came to the mil…
(2023-04-18). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-18). Military Situation In Iraq On April 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-18). Military Situation In Syria On April 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On April 18, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On April 18, unknown gunmen killed a civilian and injured another in Tel Shihab west of Daraa | On April 17, clashes between HTS and the SAA were reported near the village of Bsartun. HTS reportedly killed three SAA servicemen | On April 17, ISIS ambushed an SAA vehicle on the Palmyra-Sukhnah highway and captured three SAA…
(2023-04-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed a fuel storage of the AFU near Snigirevka | The Russian Army destroyed a fuel storage of the AFU near Kobzartsy | The Russian Army artillery struck positions of the AFU near Terny | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, three howitzers in the Kupyansk area | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and D-20, D-30 howitzers in the Liman area | Russian forces destroyed three armoured vehicles, eight motor vehicles, one Grad MLRS in…
(2023-04-18). Kiev Is Throwing Dust In Eyes, Preparing To Attack. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-18). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — April 18, 2023. southfront.org 
This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
(2023-04-18). President Maduro Supports Petro's International Conference on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro expressed his support for the International Conference on the Political Process in Venezuela, promoted by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The conference will take place in Bogotá on April 25, and 19 countries from the international community are invited. | "I told the foreign minister to convey to Gustavo Petro all my support for this conference to be successful," said President Maduro during the broadcast of the first episode of his new television show Maduro+. | "There are great expectations about the conference," said Maduro. "We will closely follow all the even…
(2023-04-18). Peru's Coup-plotting Congress Has 6% Approval, 91% Disapproval. popularresistance.org A study by a leading polling firm in Peru found that the country's coup-plotting congress has an approval rating of just 6%, with a staggering 91% disapproval. | The South American nation's unelected president, Dina Boluarte, has the approval of just 15% of Peruvians, with 78% disapproval. | In December 2022, Peru's democratically elected leftist President Pedro Castillo was overthrown in a congressional coup. The military arrested him, and he was sentenced to 18 months in prison, without due process. | The US ambassador in Peru, Lisa Kenna, is a CIA veteran who strongly supported the coup against Castillo, and h…
(2023-04-18). BRICS Bank De-dollarizing, Promises 30% of Loans in Local Currencies, New Chief Dilma Rousseff Says. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Republicans' school shooting playbook: Protect the guns! peoplesworld.org 
"The GOP has a well-established playbook for the aftermath of a school shooting: thoughts, prayers, and protecting the guns," The Rolling Stone's Nikki McCann Ramirez wrote after the latest mass slaying in which a heavily armed attacker murdered three adults and three children at a private Christian school in Nashville. Police shot and killed the attacker. Brian Clardy is …
(2023-04-18). A Road Paved with Irritations. dissidentvoice.org Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to China did not quite go according to plan, though much depends on what was planned to begin with. In one sense, the French President was consistent, riding the hobbyhorse of Europe's strategic autonomy, one hived off from the US imperium and free of Chinese influence. Europe's third-way autonomy would be …
(2023-04-18). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines in This News Package: Peace in Yemen One Step Closer After Historic Prisoner Exchange On Prisoners' Day, Palestinians Stand in Solidarity With Their 5,000 Comrades in Israeli Occupation Jails As Army and Rapid Support Forces Battle It Out, Sudanese Left Calls For Restoring the Revolution Philippines and U.S. Conduct Largest Ever Drills Near South …
(2023-04-18). End all racist vigilante and police violence now! cpusa.org 
Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black youth, was shot twice on April 13 in Kansas City, MO by 85-year-old Andrew Lester after Yarl rang his doorbell. Yarl was released from the hospital on April 17. Lester faces charges of assault in the first degree and criminal action. Clay County attorney Zachary Thompson said, "I can …
(2023-04-18). Over 400 Transphobic Bills Have Been Proposed Since the Start of 2023. truthout.org More than 400 bills targeting trans people have been submitted in state legislatures across the U.S. since the start of 2023, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Though dozens have been defeated or withdrawn, hundreds of the bills submitted so far this year — more than 360 of them — are still under consideration. The analysis from…
(2023-04-18). Seven Members Of Congress Take A Stand For Assange. popularresistance.org April 11 – Four years ago today, six men dragged Julian Assange out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London into a van, where he was carted off to Belmarsh Prison, where he remains, fighting extradition to the U.S. On April 11, 2019, after seven years holed up in the embassy, Ecuador rescinded Assange's citizenship and turned him over to British authorities. The final extrication from the embassy followed years of CIA plotting against Assange, going so far as to draw up "options" for how to assassinate him and contracting with the security company charged with surveilling the Ecuadorian embassy. | The date marks near…
(2023-04-18). Apple Offers A Juicy 4.15% Savings Interest Rate: Could That Squeeze America's Regional Banks, Drain Liquidity? moguldom.com Apple launched a high-yield savings account on Monday in partnership with Goldman Sachs Bank that promises dividends more than 10 times higher than the U.S. national average and it's giving banks a run for their money. Depositors in search of higher returns cost three big U.S. financial groups — Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T — more than …
(2023-04-18). Saudis Release More Houthi Prisoners, Relief Ships Dock in Hodeidah. news.antiwar.com The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Monday released more Houthi detainees as part of a unilateral prisoner release as the prospect for a peace deal between the warring sides continues to grow. According to AP, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said 104 Houthi detainees were released. The step came a day after the Houthis …
(2023-04-18). France's Macron Seeks China's Help to Foster Russia-Ukraine Negotiations. news.antiwar.com French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking China's help to figure out a way to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The report cited unnamed people familiar with the plan who said Macron tasked his diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne, to discuss the idea with China's top diplomat Wang Yi. China …
(2023-04-18). G7 Foreign Ministers Vow to Increase Russia Sanctions, Slam China. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the foreign ministers of the G7 nations vowed to increase sanctions on Russia and issued a scathing statement against Beijing after three days of talks in Japan. The foreign ministers of the US, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan said in a joint statement that they would "intensify" sanctions against Russia and …
(2023-04-18). Report: Biden Preparing Executive Order to Limit US Investments in China. news.antiwar.com The White House is preparing to take unprecedented action to limit US investments in China's tech sector, POLITICO reported on Tuesday. The action would come in the form of an executive order signed by President Biden that would require American companies to notify the government of new investments in Chinese tech. It would also prohibit …
(2023-04-18). Syria's Assad Meets Saudi FM in Damascus. news.antiwar.com Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hosted Saudi Arabia's foreign minister in Damascus on Tuesday in the latest sign that Riyadh is ready to normalize diplomatic relations with Syria, which have been suspended since 2012. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan's trip to Damascus marked the first high-level Saudi visit to Syria since 2011 when Riyadh …
(2023-04-18). US to Sell Taiwan 400 Boeing-Made Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles. news.antiwar.com Taiwan will purchase 400 Boeing-made Harpoon anti-ship missiles under a contract worth $1.7 billion, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Taipei has previously purchased ship-launched Harpoons, which are also made by Boeing, but the new deal is for a ground-launched mobile version of the anti-ship missiles. According to Bloomberg, the sale will complete a deal approved by …
(2023-04-18). Holocaust abused as EU promotes positive vibes with Israel lobby. electronicintifada.net Hungary's man in Brussels is failing to champion human rights — a requirement of his job contract.
(2023-04-18). Kevin McCarthy Tells Pants on Fire Lie and WaPo Fact Checker Lets Him Off with a Pat on the Wrist. cepr.net 
Glenn Kessler, the Washington Post's long-time fact checker, usually tries to be fair, but he really fell down on the job in a piece evaluating Kevin McCarthy's claim that Biden's policies cost families $7,400 a year. As the headline tells readers, Kessler concluded that it "depends on your math." Nope, it depends on being honest. …
(2023-04-18). Fossil Fuel Giants With Most Emissions Paid $1.18 Billion to CEOs in Last Decade. truthout.org Over the past decade, the four U.S. oil and gas corporations that contributed most to industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1988 to 2015 showered their CEOs with nearly $1.2 billion in compensation, according to a Truthout analysis of corporate disclosures. Truthout analyzed CEO compensation disclosures of the eight U.S. corporations over the past decade (2013 to 2022) identified among… |
(2023-04-18). How the "Woke Left" Is Destroying Education. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Media Covers Up Tracking of Unvaccinated People. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Russia's Electronic Warfare Capabilities. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Event seen invigorating offshore orders. ecns.cn Chinese exporters have brought their latest innovative products and solutions with cutting-edge technologies to the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) with hopes of clinching more overseas orders.
(2023-04-18). De-dollarization trend: Bangladesh, Russia agree to use RMB to settle payment for nuclear plant. ecns.cn Bangladesh and Russia have agreed to use the Chinese yuan, or RMB, to settle payment for a nuclear plant Moscow is building in the South Asian country, Reuters reported Monday, which will further strengthen the trend of de-dollarization trend worldwide.
(2023-04-18). New Covid-19 variant XBB.1.16 'Arcturus' detected in China. ecns.cn The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday it has detected 15 cases of XBB.1.16 and 2 cases of XBB.1.16.1, indicating that this variant has been spread to China.
(2023-04-18). China unleashes great economic momentum as expos recover. ecns.cn The third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which hosted more than 3,382 brands from 65 countries and regions, concluded on Saturday in Haikou, Hainan Province. As the conference and exhibition industry gradually recovers, China is unleashing great economic momentum.
(2023-04-18). Senior Beijing official for HK calls for more cooperation. ecns.cn The central government official arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday and will wrap up his six-day tour on Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China stresses its stance on Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry reiterated on Monday that safeguarding stability, peace, and tranquility in the Taiwan Strait requires unequivocal support to the one-China principle as well as opposition to "Taiwan independence" separatist activities.
(2023-04-18). Probe launched after acrobat's fatal fall. ecns.cn Authorities in East China's Anhui province have launched an investigation into a fatal accident during an acrobatics performance in Suzhou on Saturday night, in which a performer fell to her death.
(2023-04-18). China's retail sales up 5.8 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's retail sales of consumer goods went up 5.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China's industrial output up 3 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China's GDP expands 4.5 pct year on year in Q1. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China's fixed-asset investment up 5.1 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 5.1 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China's central bank adds liquidity via reverse repos. ecns.cn China's central bank injected funds into the financial system through open market operations Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). China's resident nominal disposable income up 5.1 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's per capita disposable income stood at 10,870 yuan (about 1,579.6 U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2023, up 5.1 percent year on year in nominal terms, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). 185 killed in Sudan clashes: UN Sudan envoy. ecns.cn Clashes between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have killed 185 people and wounded another 1,800 as of Monday, said a UN Sudan envoy.
(2023-04-18). Choosing between U.S., China to bring less prosperity, more poverty: EU Central Bank chief. ecns.cn The rising political pressure on countries to choose between the United States and China would lead to less economic growth across the world and should be avoided by "all means".
(2023-04-18). China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.3 pct in March. ecns.cn China's surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.3 percent in March, down 0.3 percentage points from February, official data showed Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). National archaeological site parks receive 146 mln visits in 5 years. ecns.cn Over the five years between 2018 and 2022, more than 50 national archaeological site parks in China have received 146 million visits, according to sources from the National Cultural Heritage Administration Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). Japan Coast Guard aircraft makes crash landing in Oita. ecns.cn A small plane of the Japan Coast Guard on Tuesday morning made an emergency landing in Japan's coastal prefecture of Oita, with no casualties reported, according to local media.
(2023-04-18). U.S., NATO pump weapons to Ukraine for own interests, says Irish EU lawmaker. ecns.cn While China presented to the world a peace plan to the Ukraine crisis, "the U.S. and NATO haven't wanted the war to stop" for their own interests, Mick Wallace, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), has said.
(2023-04-18). China has become a key actor in UN peacekeeping operations: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn
(2023-04-18). Giant panda Meng Lan attracts crowds to Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn As Mang Lan is the third child of his mother Meng Meng and lives at the zoo in Xizhimen in Beijing, he has earned the nickname "the 3rd Prince of Xizhimen".
(2023-04-18). World's largest ruby displayed in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Weighing 55.22 carats, the Estrela de Fura is to come to auction in New York on June 8.
(2023-04-18). Death toll in Sudan clashes rises to 185. ecns.cn Clashes between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have killed 185 people and wounded another 1,800 as of Monday…
(2023-04-18). 50,000 passengers travel through ferry journeys after 100 days of service resumption. ecns.cn As of Monday, the 100 days of the service resumption of "mini three links", which refers to direct trade, postal and transport services between Kinmen, Matsu and Fujian, over 600 ferry trip were made across the Strait with more than 49,500 passengers.
(2023-04-18). Tallest tree in karst area of China found in Guangxi. ecns.cn A 72.4-meter-tall Parashorea chinensis (Shorea wangtianshuea)"ÄÄtree was recently discovered at a karst peak cluster depression of Nonggang National Nature Reserve, Ningming County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, becoming the tallest tree found in the country's karst area. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-18). The sudden arrival of a cold war with China. mronline.org 
Within a few short years we have gone from celebrating links with China to ripping up essential relationships and paving the ground for military conflict — we must now oppose Aukus and a new nuclear arms race, writes KEN LIVINGSTONE.
(2023-04-18). Amazon shows us the many faces of worker alienation and resistance today. mronline.org 
Once again we find ourselves in moments of economic crisis. As we battle through inflation and rounds of devaluation, thousands of workers around the world have lost their livelihoods. Yet amidst this all, we have seen workers across the globe go on strike and protest.
(2023-04-18). An African palenque: Cuba and Global Black Solidarity. mronline.org 
When Black nationalist and poet Amiri Baraka returned from Cuba in 1959, his life was completely transformed. While there he met Afro Cubans, Black Americans such as Robert Williams and Cuban President Fidel Castro.
(2023-04-18). Heidegger in ruins? Grappling with an anti-semitic philosopher and his troubling rebirth today. mronline.org 
The story of German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) and his posthumous reception almost reads like the plot of an airport spy thriller.
(2023-04-18). George Carlin and the American Dream. scheerpost.com 
By SP Staff Last week's Scheer Intelligence podcast featured a headline inspired by the late comedian George Carlin. The headline serves as an excuse to revisit his 2005 HBO special "Life is Worth Losing," where Carlin includes one of his most iconic bits critiquing America's consumerism, education, politics and the myth of the American Dream. …
(2023-04-18). Here Come the Militarized Robots (But There Go Our Civil Liberties). scheerpost.com 
Domestic uses of robotic dogs are fundamentally dehumanizing and would further suggest that they contribute strongly to the militarization of culture and strengthening the power of the surveillance state.
(2023-04-18). Largest US Corporate Landlords Reap Huge Profits Amid Double-Digit Rent Hikes. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-18). Patrick Lawrence: Macron's Europe. scheerpost.com 
France's president has proven himself to be a well-oiled weathervane. What he says on Monday may not match what he says or does on Wednesday. But his remarks while visiting China are interesting in several ways.
(2023-04-18). Peru's Coup-Plotting Congress Has 6% Approval, 91% Disapproval (But Full US Backing). scheerpost.com 
A polling firm found that Peru's coup-plotting, right-wing-controlled congress has 6% approval and 91% disapproval. Unelected leader Dina Boluarte has 15% approval and 78% disapproval. But they have the full support of the US, Canada, and foreign mining corporations.
(2023-04-18). Why the Republi-Fascists Can't Stop Calling the Capitalist Democrats 'Marxists'. scheerpost.com 
By Paul Street / CounterPunch The Capitalist Democrats… The Democratic Party is a militantly capitalist entity and always has been — and not just in the neoliberal era. The much beloved New Deal Democratic president Franklin Roosevelt, himself a wealthy member of the capitalist establishment, boasted that he had saved the US American profits system by overseeing …
(2023-04-18). Corporate Media Are The Anti-Wikileaks. popularresistance.org It was impossible to imagine four years ago when WikiLeaks Editor Julian Assange was hauled out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London and thrown in Belmarsh Prison that corporate media, which had smeared Assange, could stoop to new lows of government servitude. | But it has now happened with the arrest of Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman, for allegedly leaking top secret government documents. The leaks exposed a number of significant lies told by both the U.S. government and corporate media about the ongoing war in Ukraine. | Among many items of interest, the documents revealed that U.S. Special…
(2023-04-18). Minneapolis change allows for broadcasting Muslim call to prayer. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — As part of their daily routine, religious Muslims pray five times a day. Since prayer times revolve around the lunar cycle, they change throughout the year. In many places around the world, a call to prayer is broadcast from mosques to announce those five Adhan prayer times so people who are Muslim know it's time to pray. | In most cities in the United States including Minneapolis, noise regulations prevent the call to prayer from being publicly broadcast outside of certain hours. In Minneapolis the noise ordinance only allows broadcasts from 7: 00 a.m. to 10: 00 p.m. At some times of the ye…
(2023-04-18). Tucson stands with Palestine: Hands off Al-Aqsa! fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – On April 14, a spirited crowd of around 50 people rallied on the steps of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus to demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel. | The majority of those gathered were students organized by the Student for Justice in Palestine chapter at the U of A. Donning keffiyehs and holding signs that read "Fuck Zionism!" the students roared when chanting "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" | The protest came in response to Israeli occupation forces who recently stormed the Masjid al-Aqsa and brutally attacked and detained hundreds of Palestinians. The Zionists invad…
(2023-04-18). New York holds emergency rally for police victim in Bed-Stuy. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – On April 17, around 30 people came out for an emergency rally led by the New York Community Action Project (NYCAP) at Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn, to demand justice for Caesar Robinson, a 78-year-old Black man, murdered by New York Police Department officers in his Bedford-Stuyvesant home. | On April 13, officers from the 81st Precinct responded to a call from Caesar Robinson's nephew claiming that someone was attempting to break into his uncle's apartment. Robinson opened the door when they arrived, and NYPD claims that he had a gun and pointed it at the officers, who shot him six times. The…
(2023-04-18). Statement issued by the PFLP for Palestinian Prisoners' Day. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. | O sons of our Palestinian people, sons of our Arab nation, free people of the world: | Palestinian prisoners' day falls on the seventeenth of April this year, with more than 4,900 male and female prisoners still languishing in the prisons of the zionist enemy. Among them are children, the sick, the elderly, and those who are about to spend more than 40 continuous years in their prisons, in extremely miserable human conditions and psychological suffering. They are subjected to torture by variou…
(2023-04-18). China's Nuclear Supercarrier Vision Coming Into View. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-04-18). Trump Lawyer Tries to Get Access to Identities of Anonymous Jury. truthout.org Trump attorney Joe Tacopina sought to gain access to the jury room after the judge overseeing E. Jean Carroll's civil rape and defamation trial against former President Donald Trump ruled that the jury would be anonymous over the risk of harassment and retaliation. Tacopina on Friday spoke out against U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan's decision to keep juror identities anonymous over concerns… |
(2023-04-18). Selected Articles: The 21-year Old Leaker — Something Is Not Right. globalresearch.ca 
By The media obsession in vilifying Jack Texeira for "leaking" TOP SECRET and SECRET documents and judging him guilty without any benefit of doubt, is …
(2023-04-18). We Are Harming Millions of US Citizen Children in Mixed-Status Families (OPINION). latinorebels.com The U.S. government must center its policies on the fundamental protection of children, which should include extending permanent legal residency to the parents and caretakers of U.S. citizen children.
(2023-04-18). Denver honors local Chinese heritage through art. america.cgtn.com 
It's taken many years but Denver, Colorado, is finally acknowledging and coming to terms with an anti-Chinese riot that decimated its vibrant Chinatown neighborhood back in the 19th century.
(2023-04-18). Judge Slams Trump's Last-Minute Attempt to Delay Rape and Defamation Trial. truthout.org A federal judge on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to delay the civil rape and defamation trial against him. Trump's attorney last week asked U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to postpone the trial in a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, a longtime magazine columnist who accused Trump of raping her at a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, which the former president denied. |
(2023-04-18). Review highlights lifelong health impacts of air pollution. imperial.ac.uk
(2023-04-18). Imperial and Cornell University to cooperate on AI in scientific discovery. imperial.ac.uk Imperial and Cornell University have formed a new partnership to cooperate on using AI to accelerate scientific discovery and future technologies.
(2023-04-18). BRICS Bloc Advances Another Step as Saudi Arabia Joins SCO. infobrics.org Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), cementing the increasingly close ties between the Middle East oil producer and China. The move is also another brick in the emerging closer ties between what can be called the BRICS bloc of leading emerging markets…
(2023-04-18). Chinese Car Brands Overtake Sales of Russia's Lada in First Quarter. infobrics.org Russians purchased more Chinese cars in the first quarter of 2023 than Ladas, Russia's most popular, locally made vehicle, data showed, evidence of Beijing's growing presence in Russia's economy as Western carmakers head for the exit…
(2023-04-18). India-Russia Relations in the Context of India's G20 Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges. infobrics.org India's G20 presidency provides a crucial opportunity for India to showcase its leadership skills and take forward its global economic governance agenda…
(2023-04-18). US Treasury Secretary acknowledges sanctions on Russia contributes to de-dollarisation. infobrics.org The de-dollarisation process has started and cannot be reversed.
(2023-04-18). Why are Western media suddenly praising Russian electronic warfare capabilities?>. infobrics.org How does the world's largest cartel of arms producers solve the issues with the precision of their weapons? Well, more weapons! With the Kiev regime potentially acquiring thousands of additional JDAMs, US MIC contractors get even more billions of American taxpayers' dollars.
(2023-04-18). Lula Supports De-dollarization on His Trip to China, but That Is not Enough. infobrics.org Lula's support for de-dollarization is important, but it does not define his foreign policy.
(2023-04-18). From Europe to the Indo-Pacific, Italy at Arms. libya360.wordpress.com Manlio Dinucci The Europeans are training, under Pentagon orders, to wage war against Russia and China, two countries that do not threaten and have never threatened the European continent. This escalation has no real justification, but is prompted by the intense propaganda campaign being driven by NATO. While concealing the role of the Ukrainian integral…
(2023-04-18). Migration in Europe: Judging History Through the Eyes of the Present. libya360.wordpress.com Mabel LLevat How do we open the spaces through which the extreme right wing grows and expands? The refractory treatment of migrants is undoubtedly one of them. An overview of old technologies and new strategies of dehumanization. Many times the networks of activists and allies of the anti-racist struggle echo messages claiming the right of…
(2023-04-18). NED Funded Group Equates Tibet Schools to Canadian Residential Schools. libya360.wordpress.com Jerry Grey A National Endowment for Democracy (NED) funded group is interfering in Canadian politics, by waging a campaign comparing Canada's genocidal residential schools to schools in Tibet, China. A news report released on December 8, 2021, by the state-funded Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC), centered on a Tibetan Action Institute (TAI) report. This report, "Separated…
(2023-04-18). Peru's Coup Government is Privatizing Lithium Mining. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Dina Boluarte addressed the nation on April 12 to evaluate the actions of her government since December 7. Photo: Twitter The move to privatize one of the country's key strategic resources has been widely rejected by Indigenous community and left movements Peru's Minister of Energy and Mines, àìscar Vera, announced on April 10…
(2023-04-18). Sudan: More than 180 Killed and Over 1,800 Injured as Security Forces Continue Infighting in Civilian Areas. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni An armed confrontation erupted between the RSF and SAF early on April 15. Civilians have been forced to hole up in their homes for days with no supply of water or electricity, as the fighting rages on with increasingly heavier weapons Over 180 people have been killed and more than 1,800 injured as…
(2023-04-18). Inequality on steroids: new report finds richest 10% has overwhelming majority of wealth. greenleft.org.au A new report released by The Australia Institute has revealed that a staggering 93% of economic growth from the last decade has gone to just 10% of the Australian population, reports Isaac Nellist.
(2023-04-18). Inequality on steroids: Top 10% take overwhelming majority of income growth. greenleft.org.au A new Australia Institute report revealed that a staggering 93% of income growth over the past decade in Australia went to the top 10% of income earners, reports Isaac Nellist.
(2023-04-18). Private Equity Can Kill: Fight Wall Street's Deadly Power in Nursing Homes. inequality.org
(2023-04-18). With Feinstein Replacement Effort Obstructed, Dems' Path Forward Is Unclear. truthout.org Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Monday that she will not support an effort to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee, effectively sinking Democratic hopes of breaking a tie on the panel that has helped Republicans blockade President Joe Biden's federal judge nominees. Collins (R-Maine), a self-styled moderate who has played a decisive role in the far-right… |
(2023-04-18). Summer Lee blasts GOP's 'pro-starvation agenda' as McCarthy plots food aid cuts. nationofchange.org "My family and I depended on food stamps. So do over 65,000 men, women, and children in the community I serve," said the Pennsylvania Democrat.
(2023-04-18). Paul Robeson mural on D.C.'s historic U St. vandalized. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On the late evening of Sunday, April 16, bypassers caught a young white graffiti artist tagging and defacing the Paul Robeson mural on the historic U St. corridor in northwest D.C. A video was widely shared on social media by the Washingtonian Problems account on Instagram and Twitter originally sharing that it was the Duke …
(2023-04-18). World on Path to Eliminate AIDS as a Global Threat by 2030. jamanetwork.com The number of people living with HIV worldwide who received antiretroviral therapy through the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has increased 300-fold since 2004, reaching 20 million individuals from 54 countries in 2022, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
(2023-04-18). Maternal Opioid Treatment After Delivery Poses Low Risk to Infants. jamanetwork.com Children born to mothers who filled a prescription for opioids within a week of discharge after delivery were no more likely to be admitted to the hospital than those born to mothers who did not fill a prescription, based on adjusted analyses of results from 171‚ÄØ350 mother-infant pairs in Canada.
(2023-04-18). CDC: Candida auris Fungal Infections and Drug Resistance on the Rise. jamanetwork.com Infections with Candida auris, an emerging fungus associated with high mortality rates, increased in the US from 476 clinical cases in 2019 to 1471 in 2021, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis of specimens collected during routine care. Colonization cases identified through screening increased more than 200% to 4041 screening cases in 2021, although the positivity rate of the screenings remained constant over time at about 8%.
(2023-04-18). US Maternal Mortality Continues to Worsen. jamanetwork.com The US maternal mortality rate continued to increase in 2021, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. The trend predated the COVID-19 pandemic: between 2018 and 2019, the rate increased from 17.4 maternal deaths per 100‚ÄØ000 live births to 20.1. It then continued to rise to 23.8 in 2020 and to 32.9 in 2021. There were 1205 maternal deaths in 2021 compared with 658 in 2018.
(2023-04-18). Antiretroviral Treatment of HIV/AIDS During Pregnancy. jamanetwork.com This Insights in the Women's Health series describes the availability, timing, and risks of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in pregnant individuals who have HIV infection.
(2023-04-18). USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Skin Cancer. jamanetwork.com This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of visual skin examination by a clinician to screen for skin cancer in adolescents and adults (I statement).
(2023-04-18). USPSTF Review: Skin Cancer Screening. jamanetwork.com This systematic review to support the 2023 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on screening for skin cancer summarizes published evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for skin cancer in individuals 15 years or older.
(2023-04-18). For My Niece, Who Is Thirty-nine Today. jamanetwork.com She clearly regrets her impending dive into middle age. In her twenties, life was a permanent vacation punctuated by necessary labors in order to pay the rent. My specialty: to lie awake at night worrying, counting sheep like lost stars, trying to see the world her way.
(2023-04-18). Screening and Prevention of Skin Cancer. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the pros and cons of screening for skin cancer, as well as skin cancer risk-reduction practices.
(2023-04-18). Panitumumab vs Bevacizumab and Survival in Patients With RAS Wild-type, Left-Sided Colorectal Cancer. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial assesses the effect of adding panitumumab vs bevacizumab to standard first-line chemotherapy on overall survival among patients with RAS wild-type, left-sided, metastatic colorectal cancer.
(2023-04-18). Added Therapeutic Benefit of Top-Selling Brand-name Drugs in Medicare. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional study assesses Medicare spending on 50 top-selling drugs with limited added clinical benefits using ratings from health technology assessment organizations in Canada, France, and Germany.
(2023-04-18). Diet and Exercise and Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In their comments about our recent article, Dr Fan and colleagues question the use of a completers-only vs an intention-to-treat analysis. A strict definition of the intention-to-treat principle in clinical trials states that all randomized participants are included in the statistical analyses and analyzed according to the treatment group to which they were randomly assigned, irrespective of their treatment and adherence to the protocol. Because some participants did not attend the follow-up visits (6, 12, or 18 months postrandomization), our analyses could not be defined as intention to treat. All other…
(2023-04-18). A Review of Anxiety Disorders—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Leichsenring and colleagues for their comments and for drawing attention to their 3 published articles and another meta-analysis that were not included in our recent JAMA narrative Review of anxiety disorders. Consistent with the JAMA narrative Review requirements, our Review provided a brief overview of the presentation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety disorders, targeted for primary care clinicians, and considered available medical literature and treatment guidelines. In-depth analysis of the nuances of each anxiety disorder treatment approach and all existing trials and met…
(2023-04-18). The Growth of Medical Knowledge and Data Sharing—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Boffa and colleagues for their insightful comments in response to our Editorial describing expanded opportunities for researchers to share data in compliance with funder mandates. We agree with their concerns about the rights of research participants and patients to privacy and risks of reidentification from data sets considered anonymous.Ôªø JAMA and the JAMA Network journals offer investigators a set of defined questions regarding their plans to share data when submitting manuscripts reporting research, which include whether the data to be shared are "deidentified particip…
(2023-04-18). Diet and Exercise and Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We believe there are 5 issues worth considering about the recent study on the effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with OA and overweight or obesity. First, patients were enrolled in this trial mainly based on their body mass index, which does not distinguish between fat and muscle mass. Compared with muscle mass, fat mass is more likely to cause knee joint compressive force and to contribute to peak shear and patellofemoral forces. Therefore, this study should have evaluated body composition.
(2023-04-18). A Review of Anxiety Disorders. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We have several comments about the recent Review on anxiety disorders. First, the authors stated that benefits from evidence-based psychotherapy are similar to those of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of anxiety. This is correct only if short-term effects are considered. Although evidence exists that the effects of psychotherapy are stable after the end of treatment in long-term follow-up, there is insufficient evidence about whether this is true for pharmacotherapy. For pharmacotherapy of mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, only a few studies included longer-term follow-up. Thus, it is…
(2023-04-18). The Growth of Medical Knowledge and Data Sharing. jamanetwork.com To the EditorÔªø JAMA editors recently announced a requirement for all accepted research manuscripts to include a statement of the authors' data sharing plan. This is an important effort to increase the sharing of data, to comply with federal policy, and most importantly to accelerate the pace of medical discovery and optimize patient outcomes.
(2023-04-18). Cost-effectiveness Thresholds Used by Study Authors, 1990-2021. jamanetwork.com This study examines what study authors consider to be appropriate cost-effectiveness analysis thresholds as reflected in the referenced thresholds in their published cost-effectiveness analyses.
(2023-04-18). Completeness and Spin of medRxiv Preprint and Associated Published Abstracts of COVID-19 RCTs. jamanetwork.com This study examines publication timelines, completeness, and spin in the abstracts of all randomized clinical trials related to COVID-19 posted to medRxiv during the first 2 years of the pandemic and compared the latter 2 with their published counterparts.
(2023-04-18). Universal Public Services: The Power Of Decommodifying Survival. popularresistance.org One of the central insights emerging from research on degrowth and climate mitigation is that universal public services are crucial to a just and effective transition. | Capitalism relies on maintaining an artificial scarcity of essential goods and services (like housing, healthcare, transport, etc), through processes of enclosure and commodification. We know that enclosure enables monopolists to raise prices and maximize their profits (consider the rental market, the US healthcare system, or the British rail system). But it also has another effect. When essential goods are privatized and expensive, people need m…
(2023-04-18). Argentina's drought impacts the economy. america.cgtn.com 
Argentina's worst drought in almost 100 years is decimating critical soy, wheat and corn production, damaging the income of farmers, producers — and hurting the economy.
(2023-04-18). 'Until Tomorrow, Comrades': Manuel Tiago asks us to examine 'the woman question'. peoplesworld.org 
Manuel Tiago's classic novel uses the political thriller form to teach us the history of Portugal's anti-fascist struggle. If you enjoy reading books by Graham Greene, John Le Carré, or Dan Brown, you will relish the taut action of Until Tomorrow, Comrades even more because its protagonists are fighting fascism, capitalism, and imperialism. They are …
(2023-04-18). Diplomacy for Peace, Dead in US, Blossoms Elsewhere. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). NFFC's Progressive Farm Bill Platform — Placing Family Farmers First. popularresistance.org The National Family Farm Coalition released its 2023 Farm Bill Platform urging lawmakers to pass a suite of policy proposals that prioritize consumers, family farmers and ranchers, and rural communities over the profits of corporate agribusinesses. | Big Ag and structurally problematic farm policy continue to undermine family farms and ranches, leading to the drastic loss of generational wealth, depressed rural communities, and a highly concentrated food and farm system vulnerable to disruption—problems largely ignored by Congress and government agencies. | The Farm Bill opens an important opportunity to re…
(2023-04-18). Venezuela and Russia Renew Cooperation Agreements During Lavrov Visit. venezuelanalysis.com With both countries targeted by US sanctions in recent years, Venezuela and Russia have built increasingly closer relations.
(2023-04-18). Chinese-made EVs are Conquering the world's largest Auto Market, as BEV sales Soared 87% in '22. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — EV sales have taken off in China, the world's largest auto market, according to Reuters. Moreover, Chinese makers of electric vehicles are outshining most of their rivals. BYD's sales are up a startling 69% this year even though the overall market is a bit sluggish. Tesla sales are up 27%. …
(2023-04-18). Wednesday 4/19: Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Courthouse, 95 7th Street @ Mission Street, San Francisco…
(2023-04-18). UK Police Arrest French Publisher For Refusing To Share Pass Codes For Phone. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and British police invoked terrorism law in the United Kingdom to question and later arrest a French publisher over his alleged involvement in protests in France. | Ernest Moret is the foreign rights manager for Editions La Fabrique. He arrived in London on April 17 to attend the London Book Fair. | Police detained Moret and demanded that he "give up his phone and pass codes to the officers, with no just…
(2023-04-18). More Unanswered Red Flags Regarding Jack Texeira and the Pentagon Leaks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Monsanto's Evil Is Not Gone, It's Just In Disguise. popularresistance.org Monsanto has been voted the evilest corporation in the world several times over. | Yet, we don't hear anything about them now. What happened? Did they complete the evil? Did they retire after all their evil wrapped up? No, not so much. | Monsanto was one of the most hated companies in the Americas. There were protests just a few years ago, attracting hundreds of thousands into the streets — which is not easy to do. | The most shocking thing was that at Monsanto's lowest point, even the mainstream media started revealing the truth. Here's from Reuters ten years ago: | Monsanto's genetically modified seeds an…
(2023-04-18). Diplomat explains bogus "sponsor of terrorism" slander against Cuba. liberationnews.org 
Johana Tablada, deputy director for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Foreign Ministry, speaks with Gloria La Riva about the impact the bogus "terrorist" designation has had on the island.
(2023-04-18). Brazil's reforestation project. america.cgtn.com 
Tropical forests are key to fight climate change and the loss of wild species.
(2023-04-18). Longtime tenant activist Eleanor Walden of Berkeley passed away Friday, April 7, 2023. indybay.org 2006 photo of Frances Hailman, Eleanor Walden, and Lynda Carson (myself) are organizers of a Save Section 8 Tenants Rally in front of the Old Berkeley City Hall Building.
(2023-04-18). For a glimpse of America's future, look at Texas. therealnews.com 
Attacks on LGBTQ rights, abortion access, and movements for racial justice aren't exclusive to any one state in the union. But Texas is certainly a place where state officials and vigilantes are working hand-in-hand to bring about a dangerous new future. Texas-based journalists Andrea Grimes is a writer, editor, and activist living in…
(2023-04-18). Volunteers And Victims Of US Border Patrol Violence Demand Justice. popularresistance.org Hundreds of people die every year at the hands of US Border Patrol agents, either from being beaten, shot, car chases or being left stranded in the desert, simply for exercising their right to move. A US Supreme Court decision, Hernandez Vs Mesa, in February 2020 granted the US Border Patrol the ability to murder people on the Mexican side of the border without being held accountable. Clearing the FOG spoke with four women from the Border Patrol Victims Network – Ana Maria Vasquez and Tracye Peterson, who are volunteers, Marisol Garcia Alcantara, who was shot by border agents, and Yanelis Laurencia, whose 23-year…
(2023-04-18). Black People Being Used To Attack Revolutionary Governments. orinocotribune.com By Margaret Kimberley — Apr 12, 2023 | The question of how Black people fare in a particular country can be a legitimate issue or a ruse used in the furtherance of US regime change plots. | "We used to talk about, when I was a kid, in college, about 'America's Backyard'. It's not America's backyard. Everything south of the Mexican border is 'America's Front Yard'. And we're equal people. We don't dictate what happens in any other part of this continent or the South American continent. We have to work very hard on it." President Joe Biden | Even while claiming to believe in the sovereignty of all American sta…
(2023-04-18). Merrick Garland and Dick Durbin under pressure to act on SCOTUS scandal. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—More revelations about the corporate and right-wing ties of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, his lobbyist wife Ginni Thomas and his failure for almost two decades to disclose even minimal information about both have raised pressure on Attorney General Merrick Garland to name a special counsel and act in the case and on Senate Democratic …
(2023-04-18). Carrying coffins honoring the dead, Poor People's Campaign marches in Tennessee. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Carrying empty coffins honoring three adults and three nine-year-olds shot dead at a Christian school around two weeks ago, hundreds of Tennessee Poor People's Campaigners marched on the state capitol building in Nashville on April 17, demanding the Volunteer State's Republican legislative supermajority pass tough gun control laws. But their demand, like the initial …
(2023-04-18). Creating a Hypersonic Pentagon Budget. fpif.org
(2023-04-18). Tuesday 4/18: Single-Payer Health Care in California. indybay.org Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwdTzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09 Meeting ID: 864 6575 2525; Passcode: 465295…
(2023-04-18). Spurring an Endless Arms Race. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). US War in Iraq based on Fake Intelligence. Exposed by Dr. David Kelly. Was He Assassinated? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Israeli Apartheid at Last Described in the Pages of the Venerable 'Foreign Affairs' Journal. juancole.com 
Nasim Ahmed Nasimbythedocks The remarkable pace by which the term "apartheid" has moved from the margins of the Israeli-Palestinian debate to its centre was on powerful display this weekend. The prestigious American magazine, Foreign Affairs, widely considered one of most influential foreign policy magazines shaping Washington's thinking, added its weight behind the claim that …
(2023-04-18). One of Russia's Loudest Antiwar Voices Has Been Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison. truthout.org A defiant Vladimir Kara-Murza said his "self-esteem went up" after a judge on Monday announced his sentence for speaking out against the Russian government and its invasion of Ukraine: 25 years of incarceration in a penal colony, the lengthiest sentence handed down to a high-profile critic of President Vladimir Putin. "I realized that I did everything right; 25 years is the highest score that I… |
(2023-04-18). US Federal Reserve Admits that Sanctions Undermine Dollar Hegemony. orinocotribune.com Economic "sanctions" are a double-edged sword for those who impose them. Last Sunday, April 16, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said that those applied by the United States against Russia and other countries place the dominance of the dollar at risk because the blocked countries must seek an alternative. | "There is a risk when we use financial sanctions that are linked to the role of the dollar that over time it could undermine the hegemony of the dollar," Yellen said in an interview. | Even though it is difficult to escape from the gravitational pull of the US currency, because it is the sign of stren…
(2023-04-18). Saturday 4/15: Mountain View: Protest Judicial Ban of Abortion Pill. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro Street | Mountain View, CA…
(2023-04-18). Medicaid Cutoffs: an America horror story. nationofchange.org Some 15 million Americans on Medicaid are now being thrown off the program. No elected official should stand for this.
(2023-04-18). Florida university students protest potential bans to curriculum. america.cgtn.com 
Many Florida students and faculty members are sounding alarms against a new bill that would ban several academic disciplines, including critical race theory and queer theory, from state university curriculum, as well as eliminate most programs that support such discussions.
(2023-04-18). Looks Like I Stepped Into… Something. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-04-18). EPA to fund network of centers to help marginalized communities access environmental justice money. nationofchange.org "There are communities waiting for (toxic) sites to get cleaned up. They are waiting for infrastructure to be built so their communities don't flood."
(2023-04-18). The Case of Steven Donziger: Supreme Court Liberals Help Turn Judges Into Prosecutors. orinocotribune.com By Eve Ottenberg — Apr 14, 2023 | So the truth is out: the three so-called liberals on the supreme court are phonies. More precisely, they, like most of their conservative brethren, are corporate hacks. We learned this a couple of weeks ago, when the high court ruled against Steven Donziger, a climate-activist attorney, long persecuted and then literally prosecuted by Chevron. In a pro-corporate decision about as subtle as a heart attack, seven of the nine justices declined to hear Donziger's appeal of a criminal contempt decision involving his representation of Indigenous Ecuadorians against Chevron. Two fa…
(2023-04-18). Will Türkiye's Elections Impact Its Place in a Multipolar World? orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-18). New shootings prompt push for gun control. america.cgtn.com 
Just days after a 16-year-old in the U.S. was shot after knocking on the door of the wrong address, a woman was shot dead in similar circumstances.
(2023-04-18). Zionism in crisis: Palestinian resistance forges a new horizon. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published in Over the past few weeks, significant events have been unfolding across historic Palestine. January 7, 2023, marked the start of Zionist protests in response to proposed Israeli judicial reforms. In parallel, we have also seen an intensification of the ongoing settler colonial violence perpetrated by the Zionist entity against Palestinians — January was the West Bank's deadliest month in nearly a decade, and the last few weeks have seen heightened violence towards Palestinians in Al-Aq…
(2023-04-18). PSL Statement — Sudan: In the face of civil war, the people demand the end of military rule. liberationnews.org 
The Party for Socialism and Liberation stands with Sudan's mass movement struggling for a more popular democracy.
(2023-04-18). Russia's foreign minister visits Brazil. america.cgtn.com 
Russia's foreign minister came to Brazil on Monday to hold talks with high government officials about the conflict with Ukraine.
(2023-04-18). More than 180 killed and over 1,800 injured as Sudan's security forces continue infighting in civilian areas. peoplesdispatch.org Civilians have been forced to hole up in their homes for days with no supply of water or electricity, as the fighting rages on with increasingly heavier weapons…
(2023-04-18). As Sudan's Army and Rapid Support Forces Battle, Sudanese Left Calls for Restoring the Revolution. towardfreedom.org
(2023-04-18). Delivery workers at Indian grocery delivery platform 'Blinkit' go on strike against pay revision. peoplesdispatch.org Delivery partners of the quick-delivery company are demanding that a new pay structure, which will reportedly substantially reduce their current incomes, be immediately rescinded…
(2023-04-18). In Egypt, wife of jailed rights lawyer detained for 13 hours over social media post detailing abuse in prison. peoplesdispatch.org Neamatallah Hisham was abruptly arrested after making social media posts shedding light on the brutal treatment meted out to her husband, Mohammed El-Baqer, in solitary confinement, as well as the maltreatment of other prisoners…
(2023-04-18). Thousands of farmers fear possible evictions in Pakistan's Punjab province for planned megacity. peoplesdispatch.org The Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project was initiated in August 2020 with the objective to address "issues of pollution, sewage, housing and employment."
(2023-04-18). Top Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi arrested, party office sealed. peoplesdispatch.org Tunisian officials closed down the headquarters of the country's most prominent opposition party, Ennahda, on Tuesday, April 18, a day after they arrested party chief Rached Ghannouchi, Al-Jazeera According to senior Ennahda leaders quoted by Al-Jazeera, Tunisian officials have shut down other party offices in different parts of the country as well and prohibited any meetings inside their premises. | On Monday, Tunisian officials arrested Ennahda party leader Rached Ghannouchi after conducting…
(2023-04-18). Animated film 'Comrades of JàÆna Amini' to screen at Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival. greenleft.org.au An animated short film made by a group of women and artists in Rojhelat (East Kurdistan) in Iran, Rehevalen JàÆna Amini/Comrades of JàÆna Amini, will screen at the Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival in Sydney on April 27—29, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-18). Madame Von der Leyen — McKinsey and Pfizer. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). The End of American "Exceptionalism"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Saturday 4/15: Oakland Mife Rally. indybay.org Oakland, CA – Precise location TBA | Location update: Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, CA 94612…
(2023-04-18). Starbucks workers organize 300th store. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Starbucks Workers United, the grass-roots worker organizing campaign which the Service Employees aid, has organized its 300th store in the U.S., in Sacramento, Calif. The vote was 11-2 on April 14 at the store at 7th and K Streets in the California capital. The Sacramento vote came just weeks after Starbucks's annual board and …
(2023-04-18). ICC Arrest Warrant for Vladimir Putin for "Kidnapping Ukrainian Children" Borders on Ridicule. globalresearch.ca Updated on April 2, 2023 | The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued "there are reasonable …
(2023-04-18). The Pfizer Vaccine: A Tale of Two Reports. "Money vs. Mortality" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Canadians Are Organizing a Citizen-Led Inquiry to Seek Accountability for COVID Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). China's Pivot to World Markets, Washington's Pivot to World Wars… globalresearch.ca China and the US are moving in polar opposite directions: Beijing is rapidly becoming the center of overseas investments in high tech industries, In contrast, Washington is pursuing a predatory military pivot to the least productive regions with collaboration from its most barbaric allies, like Saudi Arabia.
(2023-04-18). Is the War in Yemen Coming to an End? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). To Fight Inequality, Tax The Patriarchy And Invest In Care. popularresistance.org While millions of households across the United States are scrambling to file — or extend — their taxes by the April 19th deadline, members of our billionaire class are doing a great deal more smiling than scrambling. | Why? Because the U.S. tax code is built to reward wealth over work and serves big corporate interests over working families. | Trillions of dollars goes untaxed each year, deftly squirreled away by tax professionals hired by the nation's wealthy and powerful or left untouched because the federal government doesn't tax wealth as it does income. | Over one recent five-year period, a bombs…
(2023-04-18). Will the End of the Petrodollar End the US Empire? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). 26,000 troops from 14 nations: NATO allies join largest Swedish war games in over 25 years. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleApril 17, 2023 Sweden starts largest military exercise in over 25 years More than 26,000 soldiers from 14 countries, including the US and European members of NATO, are taking part in Sweden's largest military drill in decades. Swedish authorities have launched military exercise Aurora 23 on Monday, starting weeks of drills "in the air, …
(2023-04-18). NATO partner South Korea poised to be world's fourth-largest arms exporter. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Yonhap News AgencyApril 17, 2023 Defense minister vows efforts to achieve US$20 billion in arms exports this year South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup pledged Monday to work together with local defense firms to achieve US$20 billion in the country's arms exports this year, reiterating Seoul's commitment to helping cement their footholds overseas. Lee made …
(2023-04-18). State Department approves upgrade of entire Turkish F-16 fleet to "enhance NATO interoperability" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahApril 17, 2023 US State Dept. notifies Congress on F-16 kit sale to Türkiye The U.S. State Department notified Congress that it approved the sale of F-16 jet Link-16 tactical data link modernization kits to Türkiye on Monday. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government …
(2023-04-18). Azerbaijan, Israel conspire as NATO blasts Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 18, 2023 Azerbaijan and Israel discuss economic cooperation and perspective projects Ministry of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov met with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, [the] Azerbaijani Minister wrote on Twitter…. "During the meeting with the co-chair of the Azerbaijan-Israel Joint Commission, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Eli Cohen, we expressed satisfaction with …
(2023-04-18). Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan push pan-Turkic military control of Caspian basin. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyApril 18, 2023 Azerbaijan Defense Minister met with his Kazakh counterpart On April 18, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, met with the Minister of Defense of this country, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov…. [An] official …
(2023-04-18). Defense chiefs say key NATO founders U.S., UK united against Russia, China, Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Department of DefenseApril 17, 2023 U.S., U.K. Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, AUKUS in Pentagon Meeting Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Ben Wallace, the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defense, to the Pentagon today to discuss the short-term and long-term implications of the U.S.-U.K. alliance. The United States has no closer …
(2023-04-18). Estonia: 38 nations participate as NATO holds world's largest cyber warfare exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anadolu AgencyApril 18, 2023 NATO launches world's largest cyber defense exercise in Estonia NATO launched the world's largest cyber defense exercise Tuesday in Estonia with more than 3,000 participants from 38 countries taking part…. The "Locked Shields" exercise is held every year and is hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) …
(2023-04-18). Georgian opposition/coup heroine distraught at having to spend time in…Georgia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Zourabichvili seems to spend as much time in Brussels as she does in Tbilisi and was in the U.S. again last month. ==== The MessengerApril 14, 2023 President Zourabichvili Postpones European Parliament Appearance, Blames Georgian Dream The President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili's planned appearance to deliver a speech at the European Parliament on April 18 …
(2023-04-18). Latvia: NATO deploys Spanish missiles, troops near Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 18, 2023 Spanish air defence system comes online in Latvia The Spanish NASAMS air defence system deployed to Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, is tied into NATO's Integrated Air and Missile Defence System via the Latvian Control and Reporting Centre supporting air surveillance and control of NATO airspace in the region. Over 100 …
(2023-04-18). NATO celebrates AFRICOM's 30-nation exercise in Gulf of Guinea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 18, 2023 Video: What's in the kit of a Nigerien Special Operations Force Soldier? U.S. Special Operations Command Africa conducted exercise Flintlock 2023 in Ghana and Cà¥te d'Ivoire from Mar. 1 to 15, 2023, with approximately 1,300 service members from 30 participating nations, including Niger. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's …
(2023-04-18). NATO conducts first naval drills with new member Finland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Maritime CommandApril 18, 2023 NATO Maritime Task Group flies the flag in Helsinki for the first time since Finland joins the alliance On their first port visit to Finland since the country became the thirty-first member of the Alliance, ships from Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1)…arrived in the capital Helsinki. German Navy flagship …
(2023-04-18). Poland wants U.S. missile "academy" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish Press AgencyApril 18, 2023 Poland wants HIMARS Academy: official We want a HIMARS Academy to be established in Poland to provide training in the use of this artillery system, defense minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak tweeted Tuesday. He added that European Rocket Artillery Summit conference is being held in Poland's Toru≈Ñ on Tuesday…."The first HIMARS …
(2023-04-18). U.S. Marines cross into Sweden for large-scale NATO war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 18, 2023 Sweden announces arrival of US Marines taking part in huge NATO partner exercise U.S. Marines crossed the Norwegian border into Sweden on Tuesday to join one of Scandinavia's largest military drills in decades, involving troops from more than a dozen countries. *** The Marines arrived as part of the Aurora …
(2023-04-18). New party quiz game: What more can the right do to shoot itself in the head? Horizons boundless. nationofchange.org
(2023-04-18). Robin D.G. Kelley: Remembering the 2001 Cincinnati Rebellion. therealnews.com 
Nineteen years before the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the city of Cincinnati was shaken by a rebellion in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood over the police killing of Timothy Thomas, an unarmed Black man. In a special "George Floyd Memorial Lecture" hosted by the
(2023-04-18). Brazil's Lula tells U.S. to 'stop encouraging war' in Ukraine. peoplesworld.org 
Brazil's leader said on Saturday that the United States should stop "encouraging war" in Ukraine. President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva sent the message as he ended his landmark visit to China and meeting with President Xi Jinping which heralded a "leap forward" in the relationship between the two nations. Speaking to journalists before leaving …
(2023-04-18). Three Same Day Protests in SF Bay Area in Reaction to Ruling on Abortion Bill. indybay.org Photos from actions in Berkeley and San Jose on April 10. Please credit the photographers where noted. | Top photo by Cornelia Grimes, ProBonoPhoto from Berkeley action.
(2023-04-18). FDA "Emergency Authorizes" New Bivalent Jab, The CIA "Trans Agenda" Psyop & The #TwoPartyIllusion. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/18/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-18). Successive Governments in Ukraine have accommodated Nazis to counter Soviet nostalgia: Ukrainian Communist Dmitri Kovalevich (Interview). mronline.org 
Dmitri Kovalevich described a range of issues to Orinoco Tribune, including the 2014 coup, Ukrainian President Zelensky's rise to fame, war crimes and human rights violations in Ukraine, the economic collapse of the country, and many others.
(2023-04-18). "Anti-Imperialist Front" against the Repression in Berlin: Germany Collaborates with Turkey and Israel to Fulfil its Imperialist Interests. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoners Solidarity Network salutes our comrades in "Anti-Imperialist Front" for their continuous work agaisnt imperialism and we republish their statement against the ban by the German state on Palestinian Prisoner's Day actions in Berlin after a nationwide smear campaign against Palestinian organising in Germany, and especially Samidoun. Following is their statement: Palestinian Prisoners' …
(2023-04-18). Statement of Young Struggle: Solidarity with Samidoun! Hit the streets on Nakba Day! samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoners Solidarity Network salutes our comrades in "Young Struggle" for their continuous work against imperialism and their struggle for the inalienable rights of the Kurdish people, and we republish their statement against the ban by the German state on Palestinian Prisoner's Day actions in Berlin after a nationwide smear campaign against Palestinian organising …
(2023-04-18). US Occupation, QSD Militia Continue Plundering Syrian Antiquities in Al-Jazeera and Raqaa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Nebraska Republican: Abortion Ban Needed to Ensure Dominance of White Population. truthout.org As lawmakers in the Nebraska legislature debated and advanced a near-total abortion ban last week, one Republican took to the floor and delivered an argument undergirded by a white supremacist conspiracy theory in support of the ban. In a speech last Wednesday, Republican State Sen. Steve Erdman said that an abortion ban is necessary because there are too many of "those foreigners" and "refugees"… |
(2023-04-18). Forests, Fires, and Biomass. dissidentvoice.org
(2023-04-18). Male Supremacy Is at the Core of the Hard Right's Agenda. splcenter.org Hard-right movements are based on exclusion and the construction of hierarchies.
(2023-04-18). State of Black America: National Urban League partners with SPLC on signature report. splcenter.org
(2023-04-18). Artemis II Astronaut: Russia-China Moon Cooperation Possible But Will Take Leadership. sputnikglobe.com COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) — The United States could do more in terms of cooperation with Russia and China on moon missions but it is up to the senior leaders of the respective countries on whether or not that would happen, Artemis II member Victor Glover told Sputnik.
(2023-04-18). CBC Suspends Twitter Activity Over State-Funded Label. sputnikglobe.com TORONTO (Sputnik) – The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/Radio-Canada) is suspending its activities on Twitter following the social media platform's decision to label them as a government-funded outlet, CBC said on Monday.
(2023-04-18). DOJ Arrests Two Men for Running Alleged 'Secret' Chinese Police Station in Manhattan. sputnikglobe.com Multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have accused China of running foreign police stations in their countries, a claim China has vehemently denied.
(2023-04-18). Embattled Rep. George Santos Announces Reelection Bid. sputnikglobe.com Representative George Santos, when questioned about his heritage, earlier claimed he never said he was Jewish, just "Jew-ish."
(2023-04-18). Fox News Settles Dominion Suit for $787.5 Million Moments Before Trial Was Set to Begin. sputnikglobe.com Dominion had accused Fox News of purposefully spreading conspiracy theories about the company that it knew to be false, primarily focusing on accusations that the company rigged the 2020 presidential election in favor of Joe Biden. Dominion was seeking $1.6 billion in damages and other compensation.
(2023-04-18). G7 Foreign Ministers Welcome Iran, Saudi Arabia Restoring Relationships. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – Top diplomats from the Group of Seven on Tuesday welcomed initiates to mend relationships between Tehran and Riyadh.
(2023-04-18). Hollywood Writers Approve Strike With 98% Vote Ahead of Looming Contract Expiry. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Writers' unions representing thousands of television and film writers have said they garnered enough support for a strike, which would allow for union leaders to call for a walkout when the contract with Hollywood studios expires on May 1.
(2023-04-18). Launch of SME Logistics Cost Co-Financing Service Summed Up. sputnikglobe.com The results of the pilot launch of the co-financing services for SMEs' transportation costs, which was included in the list of assistance measures for export support centers (ESC) in 2022, were summed up at the All-Russian conference of export support infrastructure, the Russian Export Center (part of VEB.RF) reported.
(2023-04-18). Middle Eastern Relations Shift Toward Rapprochement. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The first visit by a Saudi foreign minister to Damascus since 2011 confirms a regional policy shift that began last month with a Saudi-Iranian deal to restore relations, a retired Belgian lawmaker who met with the Syrian president twice told Sputnik.
(2023-04-18). One Dead, Multiple Injured After Parking Garage Partially Collapses in New York City. sputnikglobe.com An explosion was reported in New York's Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, possibly in connection with the collapse of a parking garage in the area.
(2023-04-18). Putin Travels to Kherson to Meet Russian Troops, Pays First Visit to Lugansk – Video. sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Vostok National Guard staff in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), the Kremlin said in a statement.
(2023-04-18). REC: Export Support Infrastructure Conference Opens in Volgograd. sputnikglobe.com A nationwide export support infrastructure conference aimed at summarizing the results of regional export support center's activities in the first quarter of 2023 started in Volgograd on Monday, the Russian Export Center (part of VEB.RF) reported.
(2023-04-18). Republicans Block Democrat Attempt to Replace Feinstein on Judiciary Committee. sputnikglobe.com So far this year, Feinstein has missed 60 of 82 votes and her absence has resulted in 14 judicial confirmation votes being delayed.
(2023-04-18). Russian Tu-95MS Bombers Conduct Air Patrols During Pacific Fleet Check. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The crews of two Russian strategic missile carriers Tu-95MS have conducted planned patrol flights over the neutral waters of the Bering and Okhotsk Seas as part of a sudden inspection of the Pacific Fleet's combat readiness, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). Say Cheese: Costs of UK Food Staples, Oats Soar by Up to 80% – Watchdog. sputnikglobe.com UK food inflation reached its highest level in over 45 years in February this year, as consumer prices spiked by 10.4%. The country's Office for National Statistics singled out particular increases of costs of some vegetable items, in part due to shortages, resulting in some supermarkets introducing rationing.
(2023-04-18). Scientists Discover Coral Reef in Unmapped Galapagos Islands Territory. sputnikglobe.com The Galapagos Marine Reserve was first established in 1998 and is considered to be one of the most diverse marine protected areas in the world, as well as one of the largest.
(2023-04-18). Scientists Discover Mechanism That May Help Locate Habitable Planets. sputnikglobe.com A team of astronomers led by Anna Shapiro from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany has conducted a study to determine the best type of star to look for when searching for habitable planets.
(2023-04-18). Sweden Foresees Economic Gloom With Steeper GDP Contraction. sputnikglobe.com Despite a little relief, Sweden's inflation remains well above government targets. The situation is exacerbated further by wages falling behind and hemming in consumption and a downturn of the housing market, long seen as the pillar of the country's economy.
(2023-04-18). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Tunisia on Working Visit. sputnikglobe.com TUNIS (Sputnik) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has arrived in Tunisia on a working visit, the Tunisian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
(2023-04-18). Think Tank: Israel Should Put Aside Internal Differences, Prepare for War With Iran. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Public divisions over judicial reforms have damaged Israel's image abroad at a time when changes in the global balance have emboldened Iran to project its presence in the region, setting the stage for a military confrontation, the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, a conservative think-tank, reported on Monday.
(2023-04-18). Two People Injured in Jerusalem Shooting, Police Searching for Perpetrator. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Two people were injured as a result of shooting near a border police base in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning, according to media reports.
(2023-04-18). UN Expresses 'Concern' After Pentagon Leaks Show Washington Spied on Guterres, Diplomats. sputnikglobe.com A United Nations official has expressed the international body's worry over information contained in recently leaked Pentagon documents showing the United States spied on the communications of UN leaders and diplomats.
(2023-04-18). US Authorities: Credit Suisse Maintained Nazi-Linked Accounts as Recently as 2020. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Credit Suisse appears to have maintained accounts for at least 99 German Nazi officials, some as recently as 2020, the US Senate Budget Committee said in a release on Tuesday, citing subpoenaed records.
(2023-04-18). US House Passes Bill to Hold China 'Accountable' for Balloon Incident. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House of Representatives passed a bill to hold China accountable for the transit of an alleged surveillance balloon over the United States earlier this year, calling for export controls and sanctions on Beijing in response to the incident.
(2023-04-18). US, Russia Can Come Back Together by Cooperating in Space – Former Astronaut. sputnikglobe.com COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) – The United States and Russia can get back and improve ties by working together in space, former astronaut Frank Culbertson told Sputnik, adding that communication with the Russians over the past year has been difficult.
(2023-04-18). US SEC Dismisses Charge of Destroying Competition in Crypto. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was accused on Tuesday of destroying competition in American cryptocurrency markets by Republican lawmakers, a charge the agency's chairman steadfastly refused to accept.
(2023-04-18). Video: Just Stop Oil Activists Disrupt World Snooker Championship in UK. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Just Stop Oil environmental activists disrupted the World Snooker Championship being held in the UK's Sheffield by jumping atop a table and pouring orange powder paint.
(2023-04-18). What's the Rumpus? Hundreds of Norwegians Sue State Over F-35 Noise. sputnikglobe.com Disaffected locals living next door to the air base have cited both health problems and financial loss as reasons for their lawsuit.
(2023-04-18). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Entrevista del Presidente cubano con Gabriela Rivadeneira. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este martes la entrevista que recientemente le concediera el Primer Secretario del Partido y Presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez a Gabriela Rivadeneira, expresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador, para su espacio "Lo Personal es Político", que se transmite por canales mexicanos de televisión y por redes sociales.
(2023-04-18). José Manuel Peláez: "El ciclismo de América vive días felices" cubadebate.cu Con su andar pausado y envuelto en las canas de la sabiduría y la experiencia, el cubano José Manuel Peláez es el máximo responsable del Campeonato Panamericano de Ciclismo de Ruta, que del 18 al 23 de abril llega por primera vez a una nación centroamericana. Se le ve por los pasillos del hotel El Panamá conversar con federativos, entrenadores y pedalistas.
(2023-04-18). Arriba a La Habana buque escuela Cuauhtémoc, de la Armada mexicana (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu El buque escuela Cuauhtémoc, de la Armada de México, arribó este martes a la rada habanera. La población podrá visitar el buque a partir de este martes hasta las 6 p.m., los días 19 y 20 de 12 m. a 7 p.m., y el 21 y 22 a partir de las 11 a.m. y hasta las 7 p.m.
(2023-04-18). Autoridades sanitarias cubanas reportan siete nuevos casos de COVID-19. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este lunes 17 de abril se realizaron 226 muestras para la vigilancia de COVID-19, de las cuales siete resultaron positivas, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública. Se mantienen ingresados 102 pacientes: 48 sospechosos y 54 confirmados activos. No se reportaron fallecidos en el día.
(2023-04-18). Evento de deportes electrónicos tendrá lugar este sábado en la capital. cubadebate.cu El sábado 22 de abril tendrá lugar en el Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva un evento de deportes electrónicos, cuyo ganador defenderá a Cuba en los Juegos Panamericanos de Santiago de Chile, 2023. Un total de 128 competidores asumirán el reto, confirmaron en conferencia de prensa los organizadores del torneo Coliseo FIFA 2023.
(2023-04-18). Ministro de Defensa ruso confía en fortalecimiento de cooperación militar con China. cubadebate.cu Durante una reunión en Moscú, el ministro de Defensa ruso, Serguéi Shoigú, dijo a su homólogo chino, Li Shangfu: "Estoy seguro de que su gran experiencia de la interacción con la Federación rusa contribuirá tanto al desarrollo de las Fuerzas Armadas de la República Popular China, como a la ampliación de la cooperación militar entre nuestros países".
(2023-04-18). Ocho personas serán juzgadas por la muerte de Diego Armando Maradona. cubadebate.cu Este martes, la Cámara de Apelaciones y Garantías de San Isidro, Buenos Aires, ratificó que la causa por la muerte en 2020 de Diego Armando Maradona será elevada a juicio. Ocho personas (todas vinculadas a los cuidados médicos que recibía el exfutbolista) serán juzgadas por el presunto delito de homicidio simple con dolo eventual.
(2023-04-18). Rumbo a Sigestic 2023: La trasformación digital al centro del debate. cubadebate.cu La transformación digital es un proceso complejo y dinámico que implica cambios profundos en las organizaciones y en la sociedad. Este fue el tema principal de los talleres pre evento de Sigestic 2023, una oportunidad para compartir experiencias, buenas prácticas y lecciones aprendidas sobre cómo enfrentar los retos y desafíos que plantea este fenómeno.
(2023-04-18). Un gran jurado de Ohio no acusará a policías que mataron a Jayland Walker. cubadebate.cu Un gran jurado de la ciudad de Akron, en Ohio, Estados Unidos, no acusará a los ocho policías que dispararon y mataron al joven afroestadounidense Jayland Walker. La decisión ha consternado a los locales y familiares de la víctima. El 27 de junio de 222, los agentes dispararon 94 veces contra Walker, que recibió 46 heridas de bala.
(2023-04-18). A las puertas de la Ley Patriota 2.0. cubadebate.cu Todos vigilados en nombre de la seguridad. Quieren que regrese la Ley Patriota (Patriot Act), ahora para el control de la aldea digital, y como suele ocurrir cuando Estados Unidos se prepara para la guerra, hay todo tipo de distracciones y se apunta a un adversario evanescente, casi metafísico.
(2023-04-18). Headlines for April 18, 2023. democracynow.org Sudan's Army Agrees to 24-Hour Ceasefire with Rival Faction as Civilian Toll Mounts, Kansas City Homeowner Charged for Shooting Black Teen Who Rang Wrong Doorbell, Grand Jury Won't Indict Akron, Ohio, Police Officers Who Shot Jayland Walker 46 Times, Two Indianapolis Cops Charged with Manslaughter for Killing Herman Whitfield in Parents' Home, Video Shows New Mexico Police Fatally Shooting Homeowner After Knocking on Wrong Door, Florida Gov. DeSantis to Sign Bill Allowing Divided Juries to Hand Down Death Sentences, DeSantis Proposes Building New Prison Near Disney World over Disney's LGBT…
(2023-04-18). Family of Lashawn Thompson Demands Justice After He Was "Eaten Alive" by Insects in Atlanta Jail. democracynow.org 
In Atlanta, Georgia, the family of a prisoner says he was "eaten alive" by insects and bedbugs in his cell there last year. The family of 35-year-old Lashawn Thompson, who was being held in the jail's psychiatric wing, is demanding a criminal investigation and that the jail be shut down. In an exclusive interview, we speak to Thompson's brother Brad McCrae and sister Shenita Thompson, as well as Michael Harper, a lawyer representing the family.
(2023-04-18). "Poverty, by America": Author Matthew Desmond on How U.S. Punishes the Poor & Subsidizes the Wealthy. democracynow.org 
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that poverty is the fourth-greatest cause of death in the United States. Roughly 500 people die from poverty in the U.S. every day. Our guest, sociologist Matthew Desmond, is the author of the new book, Poverty, by America, the follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. "There's so much poverty in America, not in spite of our wealth, but because of it," says Desmond in an in-depth interview.
(2023-04-18). Militarism NATO and Ukraine | Geopolitics Exploring Myths and Realities | David Swanson. davidswanson.org Good interview. No, I'm not actually in Toronto.
(2023-04-18). Talk World Radio: Margaret Kimberley on a Zone of Peace. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-18). Venezuela: Authorities Arrest DEA Operative (+Valle del Cauca Cartel). orinocotribune.com Manuel Antonio Silva Jaramillo, a 68-year-old man allegedly linked to a Colombian drug trafficking cartel from Valle del Cauca, was detained in Lechería, Anzoátegui state, according to law enforcement sources. | Venezuela's Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Remigio Ceballos confirmed the arrest on his social media. He added, "The Bolivarian National Police Corps (PNB) has dealt a strong blow to drug trafficking." | According to a report from PNB's…
(2023-04-18). Washington Outraged by Lula da Silva's Comments on Peace in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, US officials interviewed by the Brazilian outlet Folha reported on the Biden administration's views regarding statements made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to China, calling the statements "outrageous." | "Despite declaring itself neutral in the geopolitical dispute between the United States and China, Brazil seems to have clearly aligned itself with China and Russia," they stated. | Lula told reporters in Beijing on Saturday, April 15, that the US should stop inciting war in Ukraine. "America needs to stop fomenting war and start talking about peace; the European…
(2023-04-18). Georges Abdallah's statement from French prison for Palestinian Prisoners' Day. samidoun.net 
On 17 April, Georges Abdallah, the Lebanese Communist struggler for Palestine imprisoned in France for over 38 years, made a statement from his prison in Lannemezan to commemorate Palestinian Prisoners' Day. Abdallah has always been a part of the Palestinian prisoners' movement; not only is he imprioned because of his involvement in the Palestinian and …
(2023-04-18). Dreizin's Tax Day Edition. thedreizinreport.com 
It's still April 18th, so….. Happy (U.S.) Tax Day!!! What does our system of taxation have in common….. …..with our USELESS postal service? ("Our", being pretty much every country.) Take a Wild Journey through History….. …..and find out, below: (Length: 9: 41) (Note, in a federal system, states/provinces can't create their own money and thus must...…
(2023-04-18). LOL, I had to find my headline image on Yandex (Russian search engine) because Google had scrubbed almost everything relevant to "2020 election eve vote spike(s)." Aaaanyhow… THE CURVE STEEPENS: Daily Russian precision glide bomb usage is now at 20+ (possibly up to 30 on a "good" day), up from ~15 just days ago, around 10-12 a couple of weeks ago, & near-zero in February. The bombs target primarily MUNITIONS STORES & diesel tanks, & secondly, barracks and bunkers. The "Great Big Really Grand Ukrainian Counteroffensive" is over before it began. MSM will figure it out at some point, that no force can advance against a dug-in enemy (with his own cannon & MLRS) without reliable, massed artillery fire… and, without MUNITIONS, cannon & MLRS (& tanks advancing on open ground without support) are just SCRAP METAL. At this time, the "Arsenal of Russocracy" is **beating** USA & Co., just like it beat another (less expansive) Western bloc, around 80 years ago. Of course the board, rules, & who's-helping-who are different, but premise is same: Steepen your curve, or you're out. Someone please tell Uncle "one war at a time" Sam, he needs to THROW IN THE TOWEL, OR ELSE CALL OFF THE 2024 (OR EARLY 2025) WAR WITH CHINA, CALL IT OFF NOW!!! thedreizinreport.com Folks, I aim to post a "Tax Day Special" later today. (It's the individual tax filing deadline in the USA.) If you're signed up for my emails, I will be overloading the system, so you may not get the "Tax Day Special" email until tomorrow. Thus, PLEASE CHECK BACK THIS EVENING. I *should* have another...…
(2023-04-18). Nicaragua 2018 — The Triumph of a Sovereign Future. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). America's Climate Refugees are Swelling, driven by Rising Seas, Wildfires and Extreme Heat. juancole.com 
By Laureen Fagan ( Sustainability Times) — News of an accelerating sea level rise along the Gulf Coast of the United States has renewed attention on climate migration, and the degree to which people in the U.S. have begun to retreat from climate challenges due to flooding, wildfire and other impacts. The new study, …
(2023-04-18). Indian Workers And Farmers Unite Against Modi Government. popularresistance.org This was one out of the nearly 100,000 voices that rose in the Indian capital of Delhi on April 5 as workers, farmers, and daily wage agricultural workers from across the country came together for the landmark Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally (Workers-Farmers Rally). | The demonstration was organized by the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), All India Agricultural Workers Union (AIAWU), and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) in rejection of the neoliberal assault on the lives and livelihoods of the Indian working class, overseen by a ruling party which they accuse of fueling sectarian and caste-based violence, whil…
(2023-04-18). Turkey will be able to sell up to 40 bcm of gas per year through gas hub — Energy Minister. tass.com "We plan to make our neighboring region a sales market for this gas. These are the Balkans, Europe," Fatih Domnez said…
(2023-04-18). National GDP growth in early 2023 can be comparable with H2 2022 — Central Bank. tass.com The Central Bank has revised its GDP expectations early this year and forecasts its range from -1% to 1% in 2023 at present…
(2023-04-18). Annual inflation in Russia down to 3.15% as of April 10 — Central Bank. tass.com It is noted that the rise in prices of consumer goods producer is gradually becoming stronger…
(2023-04-18). Russian stock market indices in the green on Tuesday. tass.com The dollar had an upsurge by 0.06% to 81.45 rubles, while the euro edged up by 0.27% to 89.39 rubles…
(2023-04-18). Logistics problems for Ukrainian grain to weigh down global markets, FAO says. tass.com "Lack of transportation channels – whether on land or sea – will have an impact on the global prices, and well as future planting decisions of Ukrainian farmers with broad implications for the world market and global food security," the expert said…
(2023-04-18). Date of Putin's televised call-in show is yet to be determined — Kremlin. tass.com The call-in show is a regular format of the president's communication with Russians, when he spends a few hours to field questions from people during a live broadcast…
(2023-04-18). US accuses several Russians of working to conduct influence campaign for government. tass.com In a separate case out of the District of Columbia, the Department of Justice statement said, a criminal complaint was unsealed charging Russian national Natalia Burlinova "with conspiring with an FSB officer to act as an illegal agent of Russia in the United States"
(2023-04-18). Russian, Venezuelan foreign ministers hold talks in Caracas. tass.com Lavrov arrived in Caracas from Brazil earlier in the day, as part of his Latin American tour that began on Monday…
(2023-04-18). Measles epidemic unlikely in Russia — expert. tass.com The watchdog's chief, Anna Popova, said on April 13 that measles cases were detected in Russia but the outbreak of the disease was quickly localized…
(2023-04-18). Pro-terrorism activist from Urals city of Yekaterinburg detained. tass.com According to the source, the case was opened after a post advocating a terror attack against military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was uncovered…
(2023-04-18). International Basketball Federation bars Russia from qualifiers for 2024 Paris Olympics. tass.com "Bulgaria, as the next-best-ranked European team, will be the final team to participate to the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournaments," according to the statement…
(2023-04-18). Russian team refuses to participate in Central Asian Football Association Championship. tass.com The CAFA Championship will be held in Kyrgyzstan's capital of Bishkek and Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, from June 9-21…
(2023-04-18). New coronavirus variant rears its head in Russia — sanitary watchdog. tass.com Apart from that, according to the watchdog, COVID-19 incidence dropped by 14% from the previous week and stood at 49,500 cases…
(2023-04-18). One of UN offices in Sudan looted — official. tass.com The situation in Sudan escalated amid disagreement between the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who also heads the ruling Sovereign Council, and the head of the paramilitary RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, who is al-Burhan's deputy on the council…
(2023-04-18). French lawmaker calls on European Parliament to probe into Nord Stream 2 blasts. tass.com He branded the gas pipeline explosion as an "act of aggression against European countries and their energy security"
(2023-04-18). Heavy artillery, aviation used in clashes in Sudanese capital — UN. tass.com The UN official added that the UN has not yet received any confirmation of a possible 24-hour humanitarian pause…
(2023-04-18). NATO chief says that some of leaked Pentagon documents are incorrect. tass.com The US mass media reported earlier that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice had launched a probe into the leak of secret documents about Washington and NATO's plans to train Ukrainian soldiers ahead of an offensive against Russia…
(2023-04-18). Serbia calls on entire world to promote diplomatic settlement of conflict in Ukraine. tass.com Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic said earlier that "practically the entire world has taken this or that side" in this conflict, which cannot help settle it…
(2023-04-18). Nicaragua withdraws preliminary approval for EU envoy nominee. tass.com According to his statement, due to "a daring and insolent communique which confirms the European Union's imperialist and colonialist position," the Nicaraguan government "has decided to suspend the agrement that was given to Mr. Fernando Ponz as the ambassador of this exploitative state"
(2023-04-18). Sudanese warplanes strike Rapid Support Forces' positions in downtown Khartoum — TV. tass.com Earlier, the sides failed to comply with the terms of a ceasefire supposed to take effect at 6: 00 p.m. local time (7: 00 p.m. Moscow time) on Tuesday…
(2023-04-18). Tunisia supports Syria's return to League of Arab States — joint statement. tass.com Tunisia also emphasized that "security and stability in Syria facilitate peace in the entire region"
(2023-04-18). S-400 not in standby alert in Turkey to save resource — official. tass.com He also said that it will take Turkey an estimated six years to bring the domestically developed air defense system to the level of Patriot or C-400 missile defense systems…
(2023-04-18). Syria to open embassy in Tunisia in near future — top diplomat. tass.com The top Syrian diplomat and the Tunisian president discussed the developments in the Arab region and reaffirmed the common will to double their efforts in the interests of the Arab nation, the news agency noted…
(2023-04-18). Finnish authorities sequestrate building of Russian Cultural Center — media. tass.com As long as the building remains under arrest, Russia and its state agencies are "not allowed to transfer, destroy or mortgage the property"
(2023-04-18). Maryland state says it doesn't have to account for spending on tax break costing Baltimore $20 million annually. therealnews.com 
When it comes to putting a price tag on Baltimore's expansive list of tax incentives for developers, even a simple request for financial data can lead to complicated answers. City officials learned this the hard way when they asked the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) for data on what was being spent on cleaning up contaminated sites that have earned a lucrative tax break known as a Instead of sharing the data, the MDE forced the city to file a Maryland Pu…
(2023-04-18). Canciller ruso se reúne con su homólogo, Mauro Viera, en Brasil. telesurtv.net Entre otras cuestiones, abordaron la situación en Ucrania y los posibles caminos para resolver el conflicto en dicha nación.
(2023-04-18). Recuerdan 15 años de lucha contra falsos positivos en Colombia. telesurtv.net Los familiares de las víctimas, en compañía de artistas plásticos, intervinieron unas botas, a través de pintadas, en las que mostraron sus experiencias.
(2023-04-18). Corea del Sur, Japón y EE.UU. inician ejercicios antimisiles. telesurtv.net El ejercicio se enfoca en detectar y monitorizar un misil balístico cuya trayectoria es simulada por ordenador con el fin de mejorar los procedimientos de respuesta.
(2023-04-18). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan reabrir embajadas en mayo. telesurtv.net La gestión de China fue decisiva para el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita.
(2023-04-18). Aumenta fracturamiento de roca en interior del Nevado del Ruiz. telesurtv.net En su más reciente reporte, el Servicio Geológico Colombiano advirtió que la actividad del volcán continúa inestable…
(2023-04-18). Asesinan a otro periodista en Carrefour, Haití. telesurtv.net La crisis de seguridad se agudizó tras el asesinato del presidente Jovenel Moise en julio de 2021 y EE. UU., Canadá y Francia analizaran la intervención militar en el país.
(2023-04-18). Explosión deja una persona muerta en Cúcuta, Colombia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades ya Investigan la detonación de artefacto explosivo en el centro de Cúcuta.
(2023-04-18). Venezuela designa nueva ministra de Educación Universitaria. telesurtv.net La nueva funcionaria venezolana señaló que "es un compromiso que asumo con la Patria, con la Revolución, con la Educación Universitaria".
(2023-04-18). Asesinan a otro firmante de paz en Putumayo, Colombia. telesurtv.net "Este firmante fue asesinado en circunstancias que hasta el momento se desconocen", confirmó Indepaz.
(2023-04-18). Encuesta: 77 % de peruanos desaprueba gestión de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net Un 45 por ciento de los peruanos que rechazan el Gobierno de Boluarte consideran que "no está haciendo nada por el país".
(2023-04-18). México realizará primer simulacro nacional de sismo 2023. telesurtv.net Los estados de México, Guerrero, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala y Chiapas son los ocho que participarán en el simulacro.
(2023-04-18). Gobierno de Honduras ratifica compromiso con los DD.HH. telesurtv.net La ministra Roque explicó que en la sociedad "existe una huella imborrable de la represión y la violencia que la narcodictadura impuso".
(2023-04-18). Presidente venezolano expresa apoyo a Cumbre de Bogotá. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano expresó que el tiempo de las sanciones, de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales, tiene que pasar.
(2023-04-18). Llega primera avanzada de Nicaragua a Juegos Deportivos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Masificación Deportiva, José Luis Tovar, dio la bienvenida a los deportistas nicaragüenses.
(2023-04-18). Volcán Popocatépetl lanza señales sísmicas en México. telesurtv.net El Gobierno del Estado de Puebla determinó que se realicen inspecciones para verificar las rutas de evacuación.
(2023-04-18). Ejército retoma control de la televisión pública en Sudán. telesurtv.net La cadena estatal de televisión volvió a transmitir y continúa informando sobre los enfrentamientos en el país.
(2023-04-18). Un temblor de magnitud 4,8 sacude a República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El Instituto Nacional de Sismología indicó que el movimiento telúrico ocurrió en la tarde de este lunes a una profundidad de 10 kilómetros.
(2023-04-18). Bolivia registra 300 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en una semana. telesurtv.net En la última semana no se ha lamentado ningún fallecimiento de personas por la Covid-19.
(2023-04-18). Continúan protestas contra la reforma de pensiones en Francia. telesurtv.net Los protestantes se alzaron en París, Rennes, Burdeos, Lyon y otras ciudades para expresar su descontento.
(2023-04-18). Registran 125 casos de mpox en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El promedio de edad de los contagiados con la enfermedad es de 33 años.
(2023-04-18). Reportan dos nuevos casos de chikungunya en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Se trata de una menor de edad residente en Salto y una mujer de la localidad de Fray Bentos, en Río Negro.
(2023-04-18). Celebran el 77 aniversario de la independencia de Siria. telesurtv.net Jefes de Estado de Rusia, China, Irán, Egipto, la República Popular Democrática de Corea y el papa Francisco enviaron felicitaciones.
(2023-04-18). China vigila destructor de EE.UU. por estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero del Ejército chino, Shi Yi, informó que las tropas mantienen un alto nivel de alerta "en todo momento".
(2023-04-18). Más de 30 muertos por ataque de grupo armado en Kaduna, Nigeria. telesurtv.net El portavoz de la Unión de Pueblos del Sur de Kaduna, Luka Binniyat, señaló que los atacantes son de la etnia fulani.
(2023-04-18). Rusia y China acusan a EE.UU. por crisis en península coreana. telesurtv.net Moscú apuntó que EE.UU. "contrariamente a sus propios compromisos, se niegan a entablar un diálogo".
(2023-04-18). Mexican Man: National Guard Killed Pregnant Teen, Other Man. latinorebels.com A Mexican man said Monday that Mexico's quasi-military National Guard opened fire on his SUV in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, killing his pregnant 15-year-old girlfriend and a 54-year-old friend, and wounding two other people.
(2023-04-18). Sudan crisis Explained: What's behind the latest Fighting and its Roots in the Past. juancole.com 
By Christopher Tounsel, University of Washington | — Days of violence in Sudan have resulted in the deaths of at least 180 people, with many more left wounded. The fighting represents the latest crisis in the North African nation, which has contended with numerous coups and periods of civil strife since becoming independent in 1956. …
(2023-04-18). Turning Haiti Into a 'Zombie' Republic (OPINION). latinorebels.com The actions of some of the Haitians sanctioned for their involvement in illicit activities and the United Nations Mission in Haiti are among those to blame for Haiti's current crises, a new book asserts.
(2023-04-18). üéß MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM: Josie and the Pussycats (w/ Shannon Amabile). levernews.com On this week's MVC, Rivka and Frank are joined by psychotherapist and cinephile
(2023-04-18). This Week in Fascism #133: Communities Push Back Against Neo-Nazis and Proud Boys; Campuses Protest Anti-Trans Grifters; Richard Spencer Rides Again. itsgoingdown.org 
Welcome fellow antifascists! As we enter into the spring, its clear that while the gender fascist wave of violence, harassment and intimidation against the LGBTQ+ community is continuing, some cracks are also beginning to show. Death threats, arson attacks, and far-Right protests are seemingly a weekly occurrence, while pundits are rushing to manufacture the threat…
(2023-04-18). Video: "The Next Pandemic": Klaus Schwab, Yuval Harari, Bill Gates, et al.: "They're Psychopaths." globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-18). Three massive ways the government wastes your tax dollars. liberationnews.org 
While the right wing points to vital social programs as sources of "waste" in the federal budget, the reality is that a huge part of what the government spends money on serves no purpose but to bolster the wealth and power of the ruling elite.
(2023-04-18). U.S. college enrollment drops. america.cgtn.com 
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lingering impact on college enrollment levels in the U.S.
(2023-04-18). Electoral deadlock continues in Bulgaria. wsws.org Another round of elections sees the Bulgarian oligarchy united behind imperialist war, as working-class struggles intensify.
(2023-04-18). UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee issues call to reject CWU deal with Royal Mail. wsws.org
(2023-04-18). Ukraine war exposes the pro-imperialist politics of the "Left Workers Front" in Argentina. wsws.org The pseudo-left electoral coalition is providing a political platform for ardent supporters of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-04-18). After shutdown of grad students strike, UC Berkeley prepares to shutter three libraries. wsws.org The university is attempting to blame the closures on the meager pay raises graduate workers received in the new contract.
(2023-04-18). Workers must demand full investigation into accident at Flint GM plant. wsws.org A young temporary part-time worker barely escaped serious injury or even death when a huge power bolting machine fell from the ceiling and almost crushed him.
(2023-04-18). Universities Australia chief visits Washington to "cement" campuses into AUKUS military pact. wsws.org The visit underscored the eagerness of the university managements to participate in the escalating preparations for war against China.
(2023-04-18). Sri Lankan pseudo-left FSP promotes "people's councils" and class collaboration. wsws.org In opposition to the FSP's appeals to the capitalist opposition parties to join "people's councils," the SEP calls on workers to form action committees in every workplace and suburb independent of all bourgeois parties and their trade unions.
(2023-04-18). Compulsory Indigenous class to replace English in Toronto high schools. wsws.org The proponents of the new course have proclaimed it a "historic change" and a "win for the Indigenous community." These are bold claims. But are they sustained by the facts?.
(2023-04-18). Speaker McCarthy appeals to Wall Street to back massive social spending cuts. wsws.org The US House Speaker urged the assembled stock traders and agents of billionaire investors to support his party's position in demanding massive cuts in domestic social spending as the price of approving an increase in the federal debt ceiling.
(2023-04-18). Australian foreign minister defends commitment to US war plans against China. wsws.org While claiming that a "binary choice" did not have to be made in the deepening geo-strategic conflict between the US and China, Wong nailed the Albanese government's colours firmly to the mast of US imperialism.
(2023-04-18). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Members of Argentine unions and social organizations staged a protest in Buenos Aires while contract catering workers at the Los Angeles International Airport are striking over pay and other issues.
(2023-04-18). Shootings in Alabama and Kentucky over the weekend latest in wave of mass violence. wsws.org Four people were killed in Dadeville, Alabama, and two were killed in Louisville, Kentucky, over the weekend as the mass shootings in the US continue to take place at a rate of nearly two per day.
(2023-04-18). No charges against police for the murder of Jayland Walker. wsws.org The eight Akron police officers who brutally killed Walker in a hail of bullets last June will not be charged in his death, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Monday. Yost claimed that the officers were legally justified in the fatal shooting.
(2023-04-18). America's barbarous prisons: A daily crime against humanity. wsws.org Revelations exposing the sadistic and cruel conditions endured by US prisoners, many of whom have never been convicted of a crime, explode any claims by the US government to uphold democratic or human rights in America or anywhere else.
(2023-04-18). NATO to surge troops to Russian border. wsws.org NATO plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Russia's border and as part of an effort to become a "war-fighting alliance," the New York Times reported Monday.
(2023-04-18). UPS workers speak out against dire working conditions as contract talks begin. wsws.org UPS workers at a Teamsters rally in southern California spoke out against dire working conditions, impacts of the financial crisis and rising cost of living, and their thoughts on the contract negotiations.
(2023-04-18). After SVB and Credit Suisse: Whither the financial system? wsws.org The immediate storm set off by the SVB collapse may have passed following another bailout, but questions are being raised about whether this was just a passing phenomenon or the sign of much worse to come.
(2023-04-18). Nurses in England vote to continue strikes but must defeat sabotage by RCN union. wsws.org Victory depends on the formation of workers' own representative organisations, rank-and-file committees, independent of the structures of the union and run by the most trusted workers.
(2023-04-18). COVID-19 pandemic: The CDC delays releasing critical data regarding XBB.1.16, the most powerful new Omicron subvariant. wsws.org Recent COVID variant data released by the CDC indicates that XBB.1.16 was already rapidly growing more than a month ago.
(2023-04-18). Macron demands "100 days of calm and unity" amid protests against French pension cuts. wsws.org President Macron is utterly impervious to popular pressure, and the only way to stop his assault on the working class is to bring him down.
(2023-04-18). New Memphis Program Would Arrest Kids for Playing Music, Dancing, Selling Candy. truthout.org Memphis Police Department's (MPD) new Juvenile Crime Abatement Program, which was announced on Friday, has been paused for more discussion after community organizations decried the program as a racist attempt to increase the targeting and criminalizing of Black youth by the police in the city's downtown area. "I certainly understand the desire for the downtown to be safe, but I'm excited they've… |
(2023-04-18). China ready to facilitate resumption of peace talks between Palestine, Israel: FM. tribune.com.pk 1678214521-0/Chineseforeignministerxinhua-(1)1678214521-0.jpg)
China's foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks, state media Xinhua reported Tuesday. | The separate phone calls between Foreign Minister Qin Gang and the Israeli and Palestinian top diplomats come amid recent moves by Beijing to position itself as a regional mediator. | Qin encouraged "steps to resume peace talks," and said that "China is ready to provide convenience for this," in a Monday phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Xinhua reported in a summarization. | And Qin told Palestinian foreign minister Riyad Al-Maliki…
(2023-04-18). Saudi FM meets Syria's Assad on first Damascus trip since war. tribune.com.pk 
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met with Saudi Arabia's top diplomat in Damascus on Tuesday, state media reported, ending more than a decade of diplomatic deep-freeze between the two countries. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan's trip — the first visit to Syria's capital by a Saudi official since the start of the country's civil war in 2011 — marks a new era in ties between Iran-backed Damascus and Riyadh. | "Sound relations between Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia should be the norm," state news agency SANA quoted Assad as saying during the meeting. | "Such ties not only benefit the tw…
(2023-04-18). Iranian president warns of 'Haifa, Tel Aviv destruction' if Israel acts against Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday warned that any "slightest action" by Israel against his country will see "the destruction of Haifa and Tel Aviv." | Addressing the National Army Day parade in the capital Tehran, he said Israel has received this message from Iran's armed forces as tensions continue to heighten between the arch-foes in the wake of recent airstrikes in Syria that killed Iranian military advisors. | Flanked by top military commanders, Raisi said the message of Iran's National Army Day, observed on April 18 every year, is a "message of peace and friendship for countries in the region."
(2023-04-18). From Mughals to riots: What is India removing from its school textbooks? tribune.com.pk 
Millions of visitors are awestruck every year by the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal, a 17th-century marble mausoleum in northern India built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. | Not only is the Taj Mahal considered the jewel of Muslim art in India but people across the globe, visiting historical monuments —mausoleums to forts to mosques — shower praise on the Mughals who gifted such monuments to the South Asian populous nation. | In Indian schools, however, not everyone would get to know in-depth details about the Mughals, as many textbooks, published by the autonomous National Cou…
(2023-04-18). Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies, officials said on Tuesday, more than two years after Arab states ended a boycott of Doha that had shattered the Western-allied Gulf Arab bloc. | "At present, the activation of diplomatic ties, which will include the reopening of embassies, is under process between both countries," a UAE official said in a statement in response to a question from Reuters. | Qatar's international media office, in a statement, confirmed that "work is underway to reopen the respective embassies as soon as possible". | A Gulf official sa…
(2023-04-18). Stress seen as major cause of Indian military fratricides, suicides. tribune.com.pk 
The arrest of an Indian soldier over the killing of four others at a military base has brought into focus the issue of fratricide in the country's military and paramilitary forces. | Fratricide, in military parlance, refers to a soldier or security personnel killing their own colleagues. | Multiple studies over the last two decades have attributed fratricides and suicides in India's armed forces to stress and depression. | On Monday, police in the northern border state of Punjab said they had arrested the soldier at Bathinda military base following the killing of four colleagues at the base last week. | The ar…
(2023-04-18). Fire kills 21 in a Beijing hospital. tribune.com.pk 
Twenty-one people were killed after a fire broke out in the east wing of the inpatient department of a hospital in China's capital Beijing, the Beijing Daily reported on Tuesday. | The fire broke out at around 12: 57pm (0457 GMT) and was extinguished at around 13: 33pm after an emergency team rushed to the scene of the accident in Beijing's Changfeng Hospital, according to the Beijing Daily. | A total of 71 people were evacuated and transferred after the rescue work. | Also read: China ready to facilitate resumption of peace talks between Palestine, Israel: FM | As of 6pm (1000 GMT), 21 had died after being tran…