(2023-04-18). 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)…
(2023-04-18). 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.
(2023-04-18). 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.
(2023-04-18). Song: The Abortion Pill Mifepristone-You Can't Stop It! indybay.org mp4 by Jim Colton ProBonoPhoto 1 min 41 second video…
(2023-04-18). 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…
(2023-04-18). Thursday 4/27: Sunsara Taylor Speaking on: "Woke" Lunacy VS. Real Revolution. indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…
(2023-04-18). Monday 4/17: Dialectical Consumerism: San Francisco's next iteration. indybay.org Virtual via Google meet: meet.google.com/hnb-abfm-fzg…
(2023-04-18). 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…
(2023-04-18). Sunday 4/23: Oakland People's Earth Day for Water Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(2023-04-18). 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…
(2023-04-18). 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…
(2023-04-18). 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.
(2023-04-18). 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!
(2023-04-18). Vandana Shiva: El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista. indybay.org Vandana Shiva: "El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista"
(2023-04-18). Friday 4/14: After winning our election to join IBU-ILWU, Alcatraz workers are fighting for a contract. indybay.org Pier 33, San Francisco…
(2023-04-18). Saturday 4/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Deir Yassin Village and Massacre" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-18). 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…
(2023-04-18). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Loyal Friends of the NRA Vow to Save Our Guns and Fridges. commondreams.org
(2023-04-18). Directed Energy: US spending nearly a billion dollars a year to weaponise lasers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). House of Cards: Former US navy officer, pro-Russian telegram channel on FBI radar for Pentagon leaks. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Ireland: Police officers face charges for sharing pictures of sudden death victims. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani helping Iran boost military influence in Iraq, claim reports. firstpost.com Baghdad: Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al Sudani has allegedly permitted Iran to increase its military presence in Iraq, particularly in the regions of Kirkuk and Sinjar. | According to a report by the Institute for Study of War, Iran has boosted its influence in neighbouring Iraq through the use of Iranian proxies — a process allegedly aided by Mohammed Shia al Sudani. | The PMF will establish a new operational headquarters in Kirkuk Province on April 17, according to a statement made on April 17 by the Popular Mobilisation Authority, the PMF's official governing body. | According to UK-based Arabic…
(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). EU In Crisis: Eurosceptism Persists In Italy, Greece, France, And Poland. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageEurosceptism will only deepen as Brussels fails to deal with European issues. | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher | Although Euroscepticism has existed since the inception of the European Union, the UK's departure from the bloc in 2020, the only sovereign country to have left, demonstrated to other member states that it is possible to leave. Many member states are frustrated by forced immigration quotas, scandals such as Qatargate, and a la…
(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). 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). Licence to Kill: Ex-Wagner soldiers say killed kids, civilians in Ukraine on orders. firstpost.com
(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). Bishop Barber Leads Nashville 'Moral Monday' Rally Ahead of Vote to Arm Teachers. commondreams.org
As Tennessee's Republican-controlled House of Representatives prepared to vote on a bill that would allow teachers to carry guns in schools, hundreds of faith leaders and other demonstrators rallied outside the state Capitol in Nashville to protest gun violence and demand lawmakers enact firearm control legislation. Led by Bishop William Barber II, the "Moral Monday" rally preceded debate by Tennessee state lawmakers over
(2023-04-18). Beijing says G7 'maliciously slandered and smeared' China. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). 'Never allow somebody to put us in a box': Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh on what keeps her going. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). BAT and Amazon in Italy probe over tobacco heater advertising. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). China land sales revenue falls at slower pace in March. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). China's Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Exclusive-China expected to lower fine on Ant Group to about $700 million, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Shareholder advisor tells HSBC investors to vote against break-up. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Indonesia central bank holds rates, sees inflation cooling sooner. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Japan's powerful METI 'eager' for guidelines that spur M&A, official says. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). J.P.Morgan, Citi upgrade China's 2023 full-year GDP growth forecast. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Seven & i Holdings says will oppose board proposal by ValueAct Capital. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). UK's Cineworld scraps planned sale of Eastern European, Israeli operations. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Jackson Wang, Post Malone, Robbie Williams to perform at Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2023. channelnewsasia.com This year's event will take place from Sep 15 to 17.
(2023-04-18). Kes COVID-19 naik di Malaysia, orang ramai digalakkan pakai pelitup muka: Pakar kesihatan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Combating climate change a priority, preoccupation for both Singapore and Brazil: Vivian Balakrishnan. channelnewsasia.com Trade between both nations has grown exponentially, particularly over the past decade, and Singapore buys more meat from Brazil than any other country.
(2023-04-18). Katong Shopping Centre up for en bloc sale at S$638 million. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). No action taken against NCMP Leong Mun Wai after he withdrew allegations, apologised to Speaker. channelnewsasia.com This follows a heated exchange between Mr Leong and Mr K Shanmugam in March, where the minister said the NCMP has repeatedly breached parliamentary procedures.
(2023-04-18). Bangalore's Maxwell rues narrow loss in IPL run-fest. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). Zheng 'really excited' about WTA's China return. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-18). EU Parliament to cast final vote on Europe's biggest climate policy. channelnewsasia.com
(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). 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). 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). China's domestic passenger transportation recovers to 90% of pre-epidemic level. ecns.cn China's domestic aviation passenger transportation scale has recovered to about 90 percent of the pre-epidemic level in the first quarter of this year, according to Civil Aviation Administration as reported by The Paper on Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). International auto show kicks off in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
(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). May Day holiday train tickets to popular destinations in short supply. ecns.cn Train tickets for the May Day holiday have started to sell on China's official train ticket booking platform 12306, with tickets to popular destinations in short supply.
(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). Guinness lists fish ladder in Tibet as world's highest. ecns.cn The fish ladder in the irrigation area of the Laluo water conservancy project in Shigatse, Tibet autonomous region, was listed recently in Guinness World Records as the world's highest-altitude fish ladder.
(2023-04-18). Zookeeper suspended for mistreating giant panda. ecns.cn A giant panda keeper was suspended from his job in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, for poking the animal with a bamboo pole to make it go back to its room.
(2023-04-18). With 185 killed, deadly military conflict in Sudan rages on. 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, while showing no sign of abating.
(2023-04-18). China improves rural public health system amid policy support. ecns.cn Living in a remote village in northwest China, Liang Weiguo, 76, never thought he would be able to receive medical services at home by making a simple phone call.
(2023-04-18). China's Hainan to set up rice genotype evaluation and trading system. ecns.cn A genotype evaluation and trading system for rice varieties is expected to be set up in Hainan.
(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). Artifacts from ancient Syria exhibited in Shanxi. ecns.cn An exhibition of 195 exquisite cultural relics from Syria, which officially opened to the public in Taiyuan on Tuesday.
(2023-04-18). In Numbers: China's GDP expands 4.5 pct year on year in Q1. ecns.cn
(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). 800-year-old Chinese fringe tree in full bloom. ecns.cn Magnificent clusters of fragrant and fringe-like blossoms from an 800-year-old Chionanthus retusus, also known as the Chinese fringe tree, were seen in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.
(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). 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). Explained: Why Rishi Sunak is facing probe over wife Akshata Murty's stake in childcare firm. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-18). Plastic Home: How the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now thriving with life. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-18). Spy Games: How China operated a 'secret police station' in New York and threatened pro-democracy activists. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-18). Fixed it: Canadian public broadcaster CBC's Twitter account labelled '69% Government-funded Media'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Israeli Army cites 'physiological differences' to deny women service in elite combat units. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Nepal PM likely to embark on three-day India visit on April 28. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Pentagon leaks reveal date of Ukrainian counteroffensive: Report. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). President Ramaphosa signs bill allowing independent candidates to contest provincial, national elections in South Africa. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Putin visits military headquarters in Ukraine's Kherson and Luhansk, says Kremlin. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan heads to Syria for first visit since war. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Those helping Russia in Ukraine will face 'severe costs', warn G7 foreign ministers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). China's Nuclear Supercarrier Vision Coming Into View. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2023-04-18). Fires gut mega markets, Opposition alleges Hasina's hand behind infernos. firstpost.com
(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). Meet a Forgotten CIA Critic Who Presciently Characterized the Agency as a Cancer in 1970 Book. covertactionmagazine.com David W. Conde set the groundwork for Philip Agee's 1975 whistleblowing account, Inside the Company. In 1970, David W. Conde, an American journalist working in Japan, who had served with the U.S. Army Psychological Warfare Branch in World War II, published a now-forgotten book in New Delhi, CIA—Core of the Cancer. Five years before publication …
(2023-04-18). 'Protect West Milford': New Jerseyans Block Construction of Fracked Gas Compressor. commondreams.org
| On the heels of a weekend | "My grandchild and all grandchildren deserve a future," declared Ted Glick, president of 350 NJ-Rockland. "So I'm out here today, risking arrest, to demand that Gov. Murphy stop fossil fuel buildout across N.J. which will only dig us deeper into the climate crisis!" | "We need bold action NOW i…
(2023-04-18). More Discussion About the Leaked Intelligence Documents. sonar21.com 
I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but there were some new developments today in the "Leaked Intelligence Documents" saga and I had a chance to discuss them with…
(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). AI is dangerous, can threaten national security, society needs to adapt, says Google CEO Sundar Pichai. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Resurrected By Tech: Scientists are turning dead birds into drones to be used against the cartel. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Twitter Snoopgate: US government had 'full access' to everything on Twitter, says Elon Musk. firstpost.com
(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). Will Türkiye's Elections Impact Its Place in a Multipolar World? orinocotribune.com
(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). The End of American "Exceptionalism"? thealtworld.com Failing banks, inflation, soaring interest rates and the flight from the petrodollar could become a disaster for ordinary Americans | Watching a once great nation commit suicide is not pretty. President Joe Biden does not seem to understand that his role as elected leader of the United States is to take actions that directly or indirectly benefit the folks who voted for him as well as the other Americans who did not do so. That is how a constitutional democracy is supposed to work. Instead, Biden and the gang of introverts and neocon war criminals that the has surrounded himself with have done everything that can…
(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). How Quinta Brunson Carved Her Unique Path To Stardom. newsone.com 
Source: Alberto Rodriguez / Getty | Quinta Brunson is a dynamic and trailblazing entertainer whose meteoric rise in the entertainment industry is nothing short of awe-inspiring. With her razor-sharp wit, infectious personality and unapologetic authenticity, Brunson has carved her own path to stardom. From her early days as a Vine sensation to her current status as a Hollywood powerhouse, Brunson's journey is a testament to her talent, perseverance and unwavering passion for her craft. | Before she made history at the 2022 Emmys and broke primetime TV with her incredible show Abbott Elementary, Brunson's career st…
(2023-04-18). Another lead? Suspect who attacked Japan PM may have had grudge about nation's electoral system. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Tinderbox: Russian spies using dating app Tinder to target German politicians for intel on Ukraine war. firstpost.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Las 3 del día: Declaraciones de los pinareños, líderes de la 62 SNB (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este lunes se impone hablar de la 62 SNB en Las 3 del día. Por ello, compartimos declaraciones de integrantes del equipo de Pinar del Río. Usted, podrá escuchar a Erly Casanova, Yasser Julio González, Frank Raúl González, el entrenador Jesús Bosmenier y el psicólogo Reinier Acosta. Además, obtuvimos la opinión del lanzador camagàºeyano José Ramón Rodríguez.
(2023-04-18). Los franceses vuelven a las calles contra la reforma jubilatoria. cubadebate.cu Los manifestantes quemaron barricadas en las calles de París, Rennes, Burdeos, Lyon y otras ciudades para expresar su descontento e inconformidad con la ley que se promulgó el pasado sábado. Hasta el momento se reportan al menos 11 detenciones, mientras que las fuerzas del orden arrojaron gases lacrimógenos para dispersar a los manifestantes.
(2023-04-18). Marrero Cruz asiste al balance anual del Ministerio de la Construcción. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro cubano Manuel Marrero Cruz participó este lunes en el balance anual del Ministerio de la Construcción (Micons), reunión donde se analizaron los principales resultados de la esfera en 2022 y proyecciones para 2023.
(2023-04-18). Pinar del Río se afianza en el primer puesto de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Apoyado en trabajo completo del diestro Erly Casanova, Pinar del Río pintó de blanco hoy a Camagàºey (7×0) y mantuvo la cima en la tabla de posiciones de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que este martes cerrará las persianas de sus cuartas subseries particulares. Tras este triunfo, los Vegueros exhiben cota de 12-7, separados a medio juego de Las Tunas.
(2023-04-18). Lo que aprendimos visitando Viñales. cubadebate.cu Desde el 2022 había un plan familiar de ir hasta Viñales, Pinar del Río, para tomar unos días de vacaciones. Todo el que lo haya visitado sabe que es uno de esos lugares (muchos) de Cuba que tiene encantos especiales. El ciclón Ian se encargó de retrasar los planes de muchas familias cubanas. Meses después, cuando volvimos a pensar en el proyecto, nos resultaba incómodo ir en plan descanso a un lugar que se recuperaba de tres pandemias: la oficial de la COVID, la situación económica adversa y el azote de vientos y lluvias.
(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). 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). Putin invests Lula da Silva to St. Petersburg Economic Forum — Brazilian Foreign Minister. tass.com According to Mauro Vieira, the invitation was conveyed to Lula da Silva by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their in-person meeting in the presidential residence…
(2023-04-18). Dollar up to 81.54 rubles, euro up to 89.41 rubles at Moscow Exchange opening. tass.com The dollar to ruble exchange rate increased by 14 kopecks, the euro exchange rate increased by 25.75 kopecks…
(2023-04-18). Lavrov to visit Caracas within his Latin American tour. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister will meet with Venezuelan Foreign Minster Yvan Gil Pinto…
(2023-04-18). US Administration seeks to influence Russian court with statements on Kara-Murza – embassy. tass.com It is time for Washington elites to stop their rude systematic interference in our internal affairs and to start working on the problems back at home, the Russian embassy in Washington said…
(2023-04-18). Washington carries out provocative course towards Moscow in Ukraine — envoy Antonov. tass.com The envoy noted that he does not believe "the military official's words that the US expressed concerns over the use of US-made weapons for strikes deep inside Russian territory"
(2023-04-18). Putin visits headquarters of 'Dnepr' battlegroup on Kherson direction. tass.com The Russian leader received reports from Airborne Troops commander Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky, 'Dnepr' battlegroup commander Colonel General Oleg Makarevich and other military commanders…
(2023-04-18). Putin visits National Guard headquarters 'East' in LPR. tass.com This is Putin's first visit to the Kherson Region and the LPR…
(2023-04-18). Kremlin says Putin's working trips to Kherson region, LPR were not prepared in advance. tass.com During the visits, the head of state heard reports from military commanders on the situation in the Kherson, Zaporozhye and Lugansk regions…
(2023-04-18). Sudanese Army declares expansion of operations against RSF — representative. tass.com The Sudanese Army ask the people to be careful…
(2023-04-18). Egyptian military present in Sudan support no side of conflict — El-Sisi. tass.com Forces present in Sudan are there only to train the Sudanese military, but not to support either side of the conflict at the expense of another, President of Egypt said…
(2023-04-18). Crown Prince of Kuwait dismisses National Assembly — statement. tass.com According to the crown prince, the elections will be followed by political and legislative reforms…
(2023-04-18). Sudanese Armed Forces consider ongoing conflict a coup attempt — statement. tass.com An attempted coup and seizure of power by the special forces, the Sudanese Armed Forces spokesman said…
(2023-04-18). US hopes for regular consular access to Gershkovich in Russia — White House. tass.com Washington will continue to work on his release, US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said…
(2023-04-18). House lawmaker introduces resolution obliging to disclose data on US forces in Ukraine. tass.com According to the press office, the resolution will force US President Joe Biden to provide copies of all documents detailing the plans of military aid for Ukraine to the House…
(2023-04-18). US' Blinken discusses situation in Sudan with Armed Forces, RSF commanders. tass.com The Secretary of State "underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to permit the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the fighting, the reunification of Sudanese families, and allow the international community in Khartoum to make sure its presence is secure"
(2023-04-18). G7's position on 'one China' policy unchanged, group advocates peace in Taiwan Strait. tass.com G7 foreign ministers underscore importance of 'peace, stability in Taiwan Strait'
(2023-04-18). G7 condemns North Korea's missile launches, calls for denuclearization of DPRK. tass.com G7 foreign ministers condemn DPRK's missile launches, call for Pyongyang's complete rejection of nuclear weapons…
(2023-04-18). G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to reaffirm unacceptability of nuclear war. tass.com A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, G7 foreign ministers said in a joint statement…
(2023-04-18). G7 foreign ministers agree to increase sanctions against Russia, aid Ukraine — statement. tass.com It also reiterates a demand for Moscow to withdraw troops from Ukraine, as well as criticism of Russia's decision to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus…
(2023-04-18). G7 states welcome normalization of relations between Tehran, Riyadh — statement. tass.com "We welcome initiatives to improve bilateral relations among countries and de-escalate tensions in the region, including Iran and Saudi Arabia's recent agreement to restore ties," the statement reads…
(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). 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). How the trial of Kara-Murza exposes the brutal repression in Vladimir Putin's Russia. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-18). Secret Australian Government Data confirms the Country suffered a devastating 5162% increase in Excess Deaths in 2022 compared to the height of the COVID Pandemic in 2020. expose-news.com Secret data, strangely given to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) by the Australian Government, confirms the first 38 weeks of the year 2021 saw a shocking 1,452% increase in …
(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). Chinese chicanery: 'One-China' for Taiwan, but 'two-state plan' for Israel, Palestine. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). De-dollarisation: Bangladesh ditches dollar, to pay Russia in Chinese yuan for nuclear plant. firstpost.com
(2023-04-18). Intelligence source: The US intends to cut transatlantic data cables to prompt a NATO war against Russia. uwidata.com By Edvard Chesnokov According to our sources in one of the European intelligences services, right now the US National Security Council prepares a major covert operation aimed to disrupt one of the elements of the world's strategic infrastructure. It will put the blame for the disruption on the Kremlin and use such an occasion for …
(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). 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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-17). 'In god's hands': Catholics assemble in numbers at Austrian church for 'free' tattoo. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). UK hospitals see 6500 sex crimes against patients of all age in just 3 years: Data. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Rusia-China, amistad sin fronteras. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-17). Los BRICS ponen en jaque la hegemonía del dólar. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-17). Amid visit by Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas, Saudi Arabia refuses entry to Hamas delegation. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Exercise Orion: Rafale to spearhead IAF delegation as India, France start military drills. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). India, Russia trade exceeds target of $30 billion before 2025, may increase, says Jaishankar. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Bicycle sharing program booms in Mexico City. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico City is seeing a trend away from four wheels, in favor of two, on its roads. As one of the most traffic congested cities in the world, authorities there are investing heavily in bicycling infrastructure, to encourage more people to make the transition.
(2023-04-17). The Slow Art of Whole-of-Government 'Warfare'. thealtworld.com Simple survival may become more pressing than addressing Macron's speculative musings about the EU becoming a Third Force | The Washington Post tells us that President Macron's China jaunt has created an
(2023-04-17). Enslavement of African migrants 'big business' in Libya thanks to EU funding — UN. thealtworld.com An investigation by the United Nations has concluded that money provided by the European Union to state entities in Libya has facilitated crimes against humanity ranging from forced labor and sexual slavery to torture. | Through its financial support of the Libyan Coast Guard and the Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), the European Union has aided and abetted crimes against humanity, according to a recent UN report. | On March 27, 2023, the United Nations released the findings of a three-year investigation, confirming that "arbitrary detention, murder, rape, enslavement, sexual slavery, ext…
(2023-04-17). A Draconian New Anti-LGBTQ Bill in Uganda Could Impose Death Penalty. truthout.org Full interview with Ugandan LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha about a draconian new anti-gay bill the country is on the verge of imposing, which makes it a crime to identify as queer, considers all same-sex conduct to be nonconsensual, and even allows for the death penalty in certain cases. This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow. |
(2023-04-17). US Sanctions Forced Bangladesh To De-Dollarize Its Nuclear Power Plant Deal With Russia. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-17). Brazil's Abstention from 2014's UNGA Vote on Ukraine Proves That Lula Changed the PT's Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Sudan's "Deep State" War Could Have Far-Reaching Geostrategic Consequences If It Continues. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Dr. Billy Williams: 8 Things Life Insurance Agents Must Learn. moguldom.com If there is ever anything anyone wants to know about being a life insurance agent, Billy R. Williams would be the person to consult. In life insurance circles, Williams is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on building and growing an insurance agency. The founder and president of Inspire a Nation Business Mentoring Services, …
(2023-04-17). Study: Black Americans Live Longer When There Are More Black Doctors In The County. moguldom.com Time and again, it has been stressed that representation matters. Studies have shown it matters in education. It matters in the judicial system. And a new study shows it matters in the medical field. Yet, only about 5.7 percent of doctors in the U.S. identify as Black or African American, according to the latest data from …
(2023-04-17). Ralph Yarl Mistakenly Rings Doorbell at Wrong House, Shot in Head Twice. moguldom.com A white homeowner in Kansas City, Missouri, shot and wounded a Black teenager who had gone to the wrong home to pick up his siblings on April 13. Ralph Yarl, 16, was "shot twice and struck in the head and arm," his family's attorneys said in a statement. He remains hospitalized. "Despite the severity of …
(2023-04-17). BREAKING: Russian FAB-500 Heavy Bombs Reportedly Began Destroying Ukrainian Grouping In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the evening of April 17, the western part of Bakhmut was inflamed by large fire. According to preliminary reports, the Ukrainian military positions were hit by Russian high-precision FAB-500 bombs with planning and correction modules. | Presumably, at least one strike hit the fortified area of the Ukrainian 241st Territorial Defense Brigade near Khromovo and the motocross track in Bakhmut. Another strike reportedly hit the intersection of the roads used for transfer of Ukrainian ammu…
(2023-04-17). Defense Official Confirms Leak: American Smart Bombs Are Failing in Ukraine. southfront.org 
(2023-04-17). Elon Musk Says US Government Had Access To Private Twitter DMs. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by During an upcoming appearance on Tucker Carlson's show, Elon Musk reveals that the US government had full access to people's private Twitter DMs. | Musk told Carlson during a segment which is set to air tonight that he was shocked as to the level of penetration the feds had with Twitter."The degree to which…
(2023-04-17). First German Leopard 2A4 Tank Destroyed By Ukrainian Soldiers. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The photo reportedly shows the first Leopard 2A4 tank destroyed … by Ukrainian servicemen. Ukrainian crew fell from a hill and stuck the German main battle tank into the ground and tore the gun away. | The incident took place on a training ground in Poland. It seems that the rapid training on the battlefield abroad was not enough for Ukrainian soldiers. | Click to see full-size image | Variou…
(2023-04-17). German-Made Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank (Infographics). southfront.org 
(2023-04-17). Military Overview: Easter Gift Amid Heavy Fighting In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The assault on the city of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) continues, after the airborne units and other detachments of the Russian Army secured the flanks and took control of the villages on the outskirts, the assault groups of the Wagner PMC increased pressure on the Ukrainian positions in the western districts of the city. The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have turned residential buildings into their fortresses and are firing from private apartments in an attempt to stop Russian advance.
(2023-04-17). Military Overview: Northern Donbass Front Lines Inflamed By Heavy Battles. southfront.org 
US Hummer on fire | Today, the Bakhmut region seems to be the battlefield of the Ukrainian war. However, heavy fighting is ongoing along the entire front line in the Donbass, including in the northern Kupyansk-Svatovo-Kremennaya region. The front line in this area has remained mostly stable since Russia's retreat from the Kharkiv region months ago. | The town of Kremennaya is the key to the north of the Luhansk People's Republic. If the Armed Forces of Ukraine manage to break through in the area of…
(2023-04-17). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army took control of remaining areas in the south of Bakhmut 2 Railway Station; | Clashes are ongoing in the Selyshche district; | Clashes are ongoing near Chaikovskoho street; | Clashes are ongoing near the Avangard stadium; | Clashes are ongoing near May 9 street. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
(2023-04-17). Military Situation In Donbass On April 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army artillery struck the positions of the AFU near Chasov Yar; | The Russian Army artillery struck the positions of the AFU near Konstantinovka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Up to 70 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were d…
(2023-04-17). Military Situation In Iraq On April 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 16, the US reportedly shot down an unidentified quadcopter over the Baghdad airport; | On April 16, the PMU's 30th Brigade arrested an ISIS terrorists in Nineveh province; | On April 16, the PMU's 52nd Brigade started a security operation in the eastern areas of Salah al-Din province against the ISIS elements; | A delegation from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence reportedly visited the Iraqi Kurdistan region late last week to follow up on the Iran-Iraq security agr…
(2023-04-17). Military Situation In Syria On April 17, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 16, ISIS attacked a group of civilians who were collecting truffle mushrooms near Uqayribat and killed at least 26 people; | On April 17, the US coalition killed an ISIS commander and two other ISIS members in the village of Suwaida Jonubi in Aleppo province; | On April 16, clashes between the HTS and the SAA were rep…
(2023-04-17). Russia's Investigations About US biolabs concluded. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAccording to Russia's parliamentary investigative committee, Washington would be working to create an "universal' genetically engineered bioweapon". | Written by Finally, the Russian investigation about American biological activities on Ukrainian soil was completed. A special parliamentary committee had been formed to carefully analyze evidence of crimes such as…
(2023-04-17). The Incompetent Way That Putin Handled the Buildup to the Invasion of Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Under international law, any nation's right to self-defense is more fundamental than any other national right. When two nations are at war against each other, one — the one that starts the war — is called "the aggressor" and under international law is blamed for the war — and the other is called "the defender" or the victim of that aggressor, and…
(2023-04-17). The Leaking Republic: The Pentagon's Take on Information Security. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | For years, US intelligence officials could hold their allies, notably the British, in contempt for leaking like sinking vessels and harbouring such espionage luminaries as the Cambridge Five. The whirligig of time has returned the favour with the latest leak from the US Department of Defense. They pose a question pregnant with relevance: Do Washington's allies have any reason to trust their own secure channels of sharing defence information? The answ…
(2023-04-17). There Is No Peace in Sight. "Am Afraid that More Difficult Times are Coming". A Russian Viewpoint. southfront.org 
I cannot guess the dates when the "old peace" will return and when the colonial leadership of the golden billion…
(2023-04-17). Bloody Easter On Ukrainian Front Lines. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-17). A Condolence Message on the Passing of Dr. Benjamin B. Ferencz. transcend.org I shocked to hear the news of the passing of Dr. Benjamin B. Ferencz, on 7 April 2023, at the age of 103 and express condolences to his family members.
(2023-04-17). Al-Aqsa Mosque Waiting for the Arab Leaders. transcend.org 12 Apr 2023 – How do you contemplate wisdom, reason and respect for tolerance and decency out of the political chaos, blind terror, religious awe, and moral and intellectual hatred filled trajectory submerged in inhuman action?>
(2023-04-17). All Roads Lead to Beijing. transcend.org 15 Apr 2023 – This is the tale of two pilgrims following the road that really matters in the young 21st century; one coming from NATOstan and another one from BRICS. Let's start with Le Petit Roi, Emmanuel Macron.
(2023-04-17). Benjamin Ferencz, Champion of World Law, Leaves a Strong Heritage on Which to Build. transcend.org 14 Apr 2023 – World Citizen Benjamin Ferencz died on 7 Apr 2023 at the age of 103, leaving a strong heritage of action for world law on which we can build. He was particularly active in the creation of the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
(2023-04-17). BRICS: A New Leader's Big Banking Opportunity to Improve Global Development. transcend.org 12 Apr 2023 – Will the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement be able to fulfill their original mission with the arrival of the new bank president Dilma Rousseff?>
(2023-04-17). Can You Fight for Climate Justice Without Being Antiwar? transcend.org 14 Apr 2023 – Can organizations sincerely say they are leading the climate justice fight without also being unapologetically antiwar? Short answer — no. Here's why: The US military is the planet's largest single emitter of greenhouse gasses and consumer of oil,…
(2023-04-17). Cognitive Navigation of the Elements as Indicative Strategic Metaphors. transcend.org 14 Apr 2023 – Engagement via Technomimicry with Global Entanglement of Earth, Air, Fire and Water – Much is made of the possibility of being a part of community and of society more generally. Hence the many references to participation.
(2023-04-17). Daniel Ellsberg Has Foiled Those Who Want Him Confined to the Past. transcend.org 11 Apr 2023 – In just a few words — "those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future" — George Orwell summed up why narratives about history can be crucial.
(2023-04-17). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the "Helsinki Spirit" transcend.org On 4 Apr 2023, Finland became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia. The Finnish border comes within 100 miles of Severomorsk, where Russia's Northern Fleet and 13 of its 23 nuclear-armed submarines are based.
(2023-04-17). (Franàßais) Brésil : La ´ malédiction de l'or ª en territoire Yanomani—une tragédie préméditée. transcend.org 3 avril 2023 – Riches en ressources minérales, les terres indigènes du Brésil, malgré les protections légales, sont soumises à une pression intense. Les mineurs illégaux, en quête d'or, ont multiplié les incursions, les exactions contre les communautés et les atteintes à l'environnement, dans une dynamique qui rappelle les pires heures de la conquête coloniale.
(2023-04-17). If the U.S. Can't Boss the World, It Will Spitefully Destroy It. transcend.org 13 Apr 2023 – Unable to accept the reality of a growing multipolar world order, U.S. elites are willing to risk nuclear war.
(2023-04-17). Lichens and the Meaning of Life. transcend.org We Are Lichens on a Grand Scale…
(2023-04-17). Lula and Xi Jinping Sign 15 Partnership Agreements in Beijing. transcend.org 14 Apr 2023 – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed today in Beijing 15 trade and partnership agreements. Lula was received at the Great Hall of the People, seat of the Chinese government. Find the joint communique released by the two presidents here in English.
(2023-04-17). Superbugs among Top 10 Threats to Whole Cycle of Life. transcend.org 11 Apr 2023 – Research after research, scientists renew their alerts of the dangers of human-driven 'superbugs' — bacterias and pathogens that do not respond to antimicrobials, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.
(2023-04-17). The Bombing of Nord Stream — This Act of War against Europe Requires Congressional Investigation. transcend.org 6 Apr 2023 – President Biden's own statements predicting the end of Nord Stream , preliminary to the devastating attack on its infrastructure, point to the necessity of determining whether or not the president was speaking from his singularly informed position of the Chief Executive, as Hersh indicated.
(2023-04-17). The Cup of Life — La Copa de la Vida (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Official Song Soccer World Cup France 1998 – Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin opens the Festival de Viña del Mar 2014 in Chile in a big way.
(2023-04-17). The IMF Has Just Unveiled a New Global Currency Known as the "Universal Monetary Unit" That Is Supposed to Revolutionize the World Economy. transcend.org 13 Apr 2023 – A new global currency just launched, but 99 percent of the global population has no idea. The "Universal Monetary Unit", also known as "Unicoin", is an "international central bank digital currency" that has been designed to work in conjunction with all existing national currencies.
(2023-04-17). Two Thirds of the UNSC Supported Investigation of the Nord Stream Bombing: Rejected. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – 72% of the UN Security Council, Measured by Population, Supported Russia's Resolution Calling for the UN to Investigate the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing, But it Was Rejected Anyway…
(2023-04-17). U.S. Hypocrisy toward the World Is another Way of Saying, 'Don't Do as We Do, Do as We Say'. transcend.org 7 Apr 2023 – The U.S./NATO alliance's ulterior motives have been evident, for those who care to directly look at the situation and to directly understand it.
(2023-04-17). Ukraine a 'Non-Existent Country' Financially — Orban. transcend.org 14 Apr 2023 – The conflict will end as soon as the West stops giving money to Kiev, the Hungarian PM has insisted.
(2023-04-17). US Hit by 'Worst Leak of Secret Documents since Edward Snowden'. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – More than 100 classified items relating to Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the Pacific and terrorism published on social media.
(2023-04-17). Who Is Jack Teixeira, the Man Arrested over Pentagon Files Leak? transcend.org 13 Apr 2023 – Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old air national guardsman suspect in the leak of classified intelligence documents is youthful looking, like his teenage friends in the online group where the documents were leaked. Today the FBI arrested Teixeira and were searching his home.
(2023-04-17). Lecciones de Brasil y Chile para entender las dificultades de Milei. globalizacion.ca Considerando lo sucedido en las elecciones de 2018 en Brasil y 2021 en Chile, presentamos una clave interpretativa que nos muestra las dificultades que tiene Milei para ganar la elección de 2023 en Argentina. | En ambos países, gobernaba una derecha…
(2023-04-17). 'A continuation of our gene pool': Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm to preserve bloodline. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). The House Where MLK Planned Alabama Marches Is Getting A New Home. newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). The Egregious Corruption of Clarence Thomas Is Here to Stay. commondreams.org
(2023-04-17). Lockheed Martin Got $106 From the Average Taxpayer, While Renewables Got Just $6. truthout.org The average U.S. taxpayer in 2022 spent over four times as much on Pentagon contractors than on primary and secondary education, according to the annual Tax Day analysis published in recent days by the Institute for Policy Studies' National Priorities Project. NPP found that, on average, American taxpayers contributed $1,087 to Pentagon contractors, compared with $270 for K-12 education. |
(2023-04-17). Celebration as Last German Nuclear Plants Power Down. commondreams.org
Environmentalists in Europe and beyond cheered as Germany's last three nuclear power plants went offline over the weekend, a controversial move the country's environmental minister hailed as the start of "a new era of energy production." The Associated Press
(2023-04-17). Average US Taxpayer Spent $1,087 on Pentagon Contractors in 2022. commondreams.org
The average U.S. taxpayer in 2022 spent over four times as much on Pentagon contractors than on primary and secondary education, according to the annual
(2023-04-17). Oxfam shows US billionaires almost a third richer today than when covid hit. nationofchange.org "At a time when the ultrawealthy are amassing historic and dangerous levels of wealth, a federal wealth tax offers a vital and necessary tool for directly redressing extreme wealth inequality."
(2023-04-17). Who Is Prince Asante Sefa-Boakye And What Is His Mission With Water Polo In Ghana? newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). The Totalitarian Dystopia Is Already Here: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | I had a nightmare that I leaked some classified information and got arrested and waterboarded by New York Times reporters. | ‚ùñ | The goal is to keep us fighting with as much hostility as possible over issues which inconvenience our rulers as little as possible. It's really amazing how successful they are at this. | The other day I saw a video of a guy angrily running over a case of Budweiser with a monster truck for reasons that made no sense to me, and everyone was excitedly yelling their opinions about it, and I was just like…
(2023-04-17). What American media won't tell us about the Putin/XI Meeting, Part II. nationofchange.org An authoritarian approach to such a threat can never work — democracies have to lead.
(2023-04-17). 'Gunpowder' found at home of Japan PM blast suspect: Report. channelnewsasia.com Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed after the suspect threw a suspected pipe bomb during an election campaign stop in Wakayama city.
(2023-04-17). Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 3 months over information breach. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). South Korea, US, Japan to hold missile defence drills to counter North Korea. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens island's identity. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Activist investor urges Getty to partner with Meta, Microsoft to grow revenue. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Adobe to add generative AI tools into its video editing software. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Alphabet falls on report Samsung considering Bing as default search engine. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Apple CEO Cook to meet Indian PM Modi amid expansion – sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Apple's India sales hit $6 billion in year through March- Bloomberg News. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Australia nears wide-ranging shake up of its central bank. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Bank of England says may need limits on using stablecoins for payments. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Big investors dump China shares, add oil to portfolios -Goldman. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). BOJ forecasts FY2025 CPI to rise 1.6-1.9% – Jiji. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). China smartphone sales rise to more than 70% of Russian market. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Elon Musk's SpaceX set for debut flight of Starship rocket system to space. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Germany to support critical minerals-rich countries build processing capacity. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Hong Kong's CK Hutchison aims to raise at least $1 billion in dollar bond deal -sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). India's Infosys tumbles 15% on downbeat revenue outlook. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Luxury e-tailer Mytheresa bets on post-COVID China expansion. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Nike, Adidas shoes maker Pou Chen to invest nearly $281 million in India. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Sega offers $776 million for Angry Birds maker Rovio. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). US SEC charges Bittrex with operating unregistered securities exchange. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Yellen says sanctions may risk hegemony of US dollar. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Sotheby's to auction world's largest ruby in New York in June. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Newly signed Mediacorp artiste Ase Wang also reviews luxury properties on YouTube. channelnewsasia.com "It started off as more of a joke," Wang shared. "Then all of a sudden, all these developers started contacting me, and they actually want to pay me to review their developments."
(2023-04-17). Quiz: Which Hari Raya kueh matches your personality? Are you a kek lapis or batik roll? | Interactive. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). MPs propose poverty line, wealth taxes during day 1 of debate on President's Address. channelnewsasia.com MPs also called for tweaks to Singapore's education system and more recognition to be given to the work done by those in "practical" professions.
(2023-04-17). Temperature rose above 36 ∞C on Apr 14; warm weather set to continue: Met Service. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Three firms fined for illegally discharging toxic, hazardous substances into public sewers. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Antony, Dalot goals steer Man United to 2-0 win at Forest. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). BHA analysing horse deaths at Grand National, condemns protesters. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Biathlon-Former president of International Biathlon Union indicted on corruption charges. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Dressing room unrest may galvanise Bayern, says Guardiola. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Griezmann double guides Atletico to sixth straight league win. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Jittery Arsenal losing their grip with summit in sight. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Juventus suffer 1-0 loss at Sassuolo. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Leaders Barca held to another goalless draw in La Liga. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Leicester's Ashton reaches 100 Premiership tries with hat-trick. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Manchester United tanks on report that Glazers scrapped sale plan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Mumbai's Suryakumar back among the runs in IPL as World Cup looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Rallying-Hyundai to compete in Croatia with Breen tribute livery. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Rublev gets long-awaited reward with Monte Carlo title. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Ten-man Union Berlin held by Bochum but back up to third in Bundesliga. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). 'Big sponge': New CO2 tech taps oceans to tackle global warming. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Japan Rail Pass prices increasing nearly 70% in October. channelnewsasia.com Be prepared to increase your travel budget.
(2023-04-17). Fighting rages in Sudan as death toll passes 100. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Four dead in Alabama teen birthday party shooting. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Russia jails Putin critic Kara-Murza for 25 years. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Thousands of Czechs turn out for anti-government protest. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-17). Taking back our universities from corporate apparatchiks. therealnews.com 
This article originally appeared in New Brunswick, N.J. — Here are some of the senior administrators I did not see joining us on the picket lines set up by
(2023-04-17). Protests Erupt After White Man Shoots Black 16-Year-Old for Ringing Doorbell. truthout.org Protests erupted on Sunday in a Kansas City, Missouri, neighborhood after a white homeowner shot a Black teen twice after the teen mistakenly rang the man's doorbell while trying to pick up his younger brothers. Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old high school junior, was attempting to pick up his brothers from a house on 115th Terrace in the city. When he rang the doorbell of a house on 115th Street by… |
(2023-04-17). Republicans Attend NRA Convention the Same Weekend as 9 Mass Shootings. truthout.org President Joe Biden has denounced Republicans' allegiance to the gun lobby in response to a spate of mass shootings over the weekend, noting that many GOP presidential contenders spent the weekend pushing for gun deregulation at a convention for the National Rifle Association (NRA). From the start of the year through April 16, there have been 163 mass shootings in the U.S., with an average of more… |
(2023-04-17). The Left and the Ukraine War. commondreams.org
(2023-04-17). Growing illegal mining activities in Peru power human trafficking. america.cgtn.com 
Recent research in Peru shows illegal mining and other criminal economies have grown exponentially in recent years. That has also caused an increase in human trafficking which impacts particularly women and girls from poor backgrounds.
(2023-04-17). Elon Musk: The US Government, Intelligence Agencies Had Access To Twitter Backdoor, Ability To Spy On Direct Messages. moguldom.com Twitter CEO Elon Musk said it blew his mind to learn that the U.S. government had "full access" to read direct, private messages sent through the social network before he took over. The previous Twitter management had ties to government agencies which demanded that certain content be flagged or banned, Musk said in an excerpt …
(2023-04-17). Five Years Ago in Nicaragua: A Coup Attempt Begins. orinocotribune.com 
By Daniel Kovalik and John Perry — Apr 12, 2023 | Five years ago, Nicaragua was subject to a violent attempted coup that lasted from April through July, 2018. In the first of four articles, we look at how it was planned and how it started. | In the first few months of 2018, Nicaragua hardly appeared to be a strong candidate for an attempted coup. Daniel Ortega's government had an 80 per cent approval rating in a poll a few months earlier. There had been eight years of
(2023-04-17). Brazil's Lula Says US Should Stop 'Encouraging' Ukraine War. news.antiwar.com Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in China on Saturday that the US should stop "encouraging" the war in Ukraine and seek peace instead. "The United States needs to stop encouraging war and start talking about peace. The European Union needs to start talking about peace so that we can convince Putin and …
(2023-04-17). Leaked Document Reveals the US Spying on the UN Secretary-General. news.antiwar.com Classified documents allegedly leaked by Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira have revealed that the US is closely spying on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and is not happy with his engagement with Moscow. Several documents detail Guterres' communications, including one that accuses him of "undermining" efforts to take action against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. …
(2023-04-17). Rep. Gaetz Resolution Would Make Biden Disclose Number of US Troops in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Monday introduced a resolution that would require President Biden to disclose the number of US troops inside Ukraine and share all documents outlining US military assistance for Kyiv with the House. If the resolution is passed, it would require President Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to share the …
(2023-04-17). Report: 200 US Military Trainers are Now in Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The US has sent over 200 troops to Taiwan, significantly increasing the US military presence on the island, Taiwan News reported on Monday. The report cited sources who spoke with Up Media and said US Indo-Pacific Command deployed more than 200 personnel to Taiwan to assist the island's armed forces with training. The Taiwanese news …
(2023-04-17). Ukraine Rejects Iraqi Offer to Mediate Negotiations With Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday rejected an Iraqi offer to mediate talks between Ukraine and Russia during a visit to Baghdad, his first since the Russian invasion. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with Kuleba and called for a ceasefire, saying it was the same message he gave to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey …
(2023-04-17). US Sails Warship Through Taiwan Strait After China's Live-Fire Drills. news.antiwar.com The US sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, a few days after China concluded live-fire exercises in the area in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. The US Navy's Seventh Fleet said the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius made the passage. The Seventh Fleet framed …
(2023-04-17). Yellen Says Sanctions Risk US Dollar Hegemony. news.antiwar.com Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday acknowledged that US economic sanctions risk the hegemony of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency as they push targeted countries to seek alternatives. "There is a risk when we use financial sanctions that are linked to the role of the dollar that over time it could undermine …
(2023-04-17). U.S. Approves First Three COVID Vaccine Injury Claims — And Pays Out a Total of $4,634.89. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Corona Wars Have Exposed Institutional Corruption: The Fulcrum of Autonomy in a Brave New World of Healthcare. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). øQué dicen los rusos sobre la filtración de la inteligencia estadounidense? globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-17). Beef Producers Panic Over mRNA Vaccine News. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). UK teachers aren't backing down. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-17). Canadian Hero, Former Ontario MPP and Whistleblower Randy Hillier. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Novel Vaccine Technologies in Veterinary Medicine: A Herald to Human Medicine Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). History: The Origins of the Polish-Ukrainian Conflict: West Ukraine and Greater Poland. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Optimism boosted by commercial recovery. ecns.cn China's commercial real estate market will see a recovery in 2023, with the logistics and industrial sectors being bright spots, according to Anthony Couse, CEO of JLL Asia Pacific, an international real estate services provider.
(2023-04-17). The largest-ever Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The largest-ever China Import and Export Fair, the 133rd, was opened offline in Guangzhou on April 15, with the exhibition area and the number of exhibitors hitting a record high, National Business Daily reported on Sunday.
(2023-04-17). Stronger-than-expected economic indicators portend robust recovery momentum. ecns.cn Recently released indicators show that China's economy continues to maintain momentum in stabilization and recovery during the first quarter, with some sectors performing better than expected despite the lackluster global economic growth outlook.
(2023-04-17). Shenzhou XV mission crew members set China record. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XV mission crew members carried out their fourth spacewalk on Saturday, topping previous crews, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2023-04-17). Court ruling shines light on 'WeChat overtime'. ecns.cn A recent lawsuit related to working overtime through the use of WeChat has aroused heated discussion, prompting legal professionals to call on people to increase their awareness and learn to protect their interests in this fast-changing era.
(2023-04-17). Wider opening-up to stabilize foreign trade, investment. ecns.cn China is expected to promote the high-quality development of foreign trade through expanding high-level opening-up and strengthening international economic and trade cooperation.
(2023-04-17). Spacewalks become 'routine' after 12th mission. ecns.cn Shenzhou XV mission members conducted their fourth spacewalk on Saturday, surpassing previous crews, according to China Manned Space Agency.
(2023-04-17). China, Brazil agree to deepen strategic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership — featuring openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation — during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China.
(2023-04-17). Shandong city seeks to capitalize on barbecue fame. ecns.cn Zibo city in Shandong province has unexpectedly gone viral on Chinese social media since late February for its local barbecue specialty, and continues to trend as the local government takes the opportunity to spur tourism and spending.
(2023-04-17). Shenzhen forum attracts overseas professionals. ecns.cn More than 7,600 middle- to high-end jobs were on offer at the 21st Conference on International Exchange of Professionals held in Shenzhen, Guangdong province over the weekend, an event that also emphasized scientific exchange and international collaboration.
(2023-04-17). Report: Salaries for new recruits rise, but slower. ecns.cn The average monthly salary for new recruits in 38 major cities including Beijing and Shanghai saw a slight rise in the first quarter of this year as employers remain cautious about labor costs due to the current status of the economy.
(2023-04-17). AIIB head calls climate change 'wolf' at door. ecns.cn A prominent participant in the recent World Bank/International Monetary Fund meeting used an analogy to describe the challenges to secure funding to fight climate change.
(2023-04-17). CBA imposes harshest-ever punishment on Jiangsu Dragons, Shanghai Sharks. ecns.cn Chinese Basketball Association on Monday imposed the harshest-ever punishment in league history on the Jiangsu Dragons and Shanghai Sharks for unsportsmanship conduct involving the two clubs.
(2023-04-17). China willing to work with Russia on global security, stability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia to make new contributions to maintaining world and regional security and stability,State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu said on Sunday while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
(2023-04-17). PLA tracks U.S. warship in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Chinese military followed and monitored a United States warship that sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a spokesman said on Monday.
(2023-04-17). CBA president Yao grieving over Shanghai, Jiangsu punishments. ecns.cn Yao Ming, China's basketball icon and current president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), expressed his deep grief over the latest punishments against the Shanghai Sharks and the Jiangsu Dragons.
(2023-04-17). Rocket that will carry Tianzhou ship to space arrives at launch center. ecns.cn The Long March 7 carrier rocket tasked with lifting the Tianzhou 6 cargo spaceship has recently been transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, according to China Manned Space Agency.
(2023-04-17). China announces tax exemption for imported exhibits at Canton Fair. ecns.cn Imported exhibits within the duty-free quota sold during the Canton Fair 2023 will be exempt from import duty, import value-added tax, and consumption tax, according to Chinese authorities on Saturday.
(2023-04-17). U.S. accusations against China in latest report are nothing but fabrications: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said that China urges the U.S. to stop its self-congratulatory, erroneous finger-pointing, take a long, hard look at its own behavior in arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation, and earnestly address the international community's legitimate concerns over its compliance issue.
(2023-04-17). Second excavation launched in east China's neolithic site. ecns.cn A second excavation was launched on Saturday at a neolithic site in east China's Jiangsu Province, three decades after the first one, which unearthed more than 4,000 items.
(2023-04-17). China successfully conducts land-based, mid-course antiballistic missile test. ecns.cn On Friday evening, China carried out a land-based, mid-course ABM interception test within its borders, with the test achieving the expected goals, China's Ministry of National Defense said in a press release.
(2023-04-17). Putin meets Chinese defense minister on ties. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu here on Sunday.
(2023-04-17). PLA fully monitors and keeps high-level alert on U.S. warship sailing through the Taiwan Straits. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese PLA fully monitored the U.S. warship's passing operations, maintaining a high-level alert at all times and resolutely defending national sovereignty and security: spokesperson on USS Milius sailing through the Taiwan Straits.
(2023-04-17). Naughty Beijing Zoo giant panda again goes viral. ecns.cn With a round head and fluffy face, giant panda Meng Lan at the Beijing Zoo has again gone viral for his naughty behavior, CCTV News reported.
(2023-04-17). Chinese military band moves Brazilians with classic song. ecns.cn A ceremony was held in Beijing to welcome Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to China on April 14, during which the military band played the classic Brazilian song "Novo Tempo" (New Era).
(2023-04-17). Ties with China strong, important: New Zealand deputy PM. ecns.cn The Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand acknowledged the importance and strength of the bilateral relations with China on Saturday.
(2023-04-17). President calls for improved food security. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underscored the need to diversify China's food production and build up the seed industry during his first domestic fact-finding trip this year, a move analysts said will help guarantee the nation's food security and put food that is more nutritious on the tables of Chinese people.
(2023-04-17). New satellite offers high-precision rainfall monitoring. ecns.cn How much rainfall will typhoons bring this year? Chinese scientists will be able to answer such questions more accurately in future thanks to the launch on Sunday of the Fengyun-3G (FY-3G), a satellite dedicated to measuring precipitation on Earth.
(2023-04-17). China-made world's 1st mid-infrared solar observation telescope nearing trial stage. ecns.cn Breakthroughs have been made in solar physics research with the domestically developed world's first mid-infrared solar observation telescope entering a critical phase of assembly and debugging of its core devices, expected to start trial observation in the near future.
(2023-04-17). China sweeps 9 golds at Diving World Cup in Xi'an. ecns.cn Chinese divers swept all nine gold medals on offer at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup after Chen Yuxi, Yang Hao and a quartet team taking victories from the women's and men's 10m platform and the team event on Sunday.
(2023-04-17). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail from Guangzhou. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship is 237 meters long and 33 meters wide. It is designed for 2,500 passengers and 800 vehicles. With 13 decks and 533 luxury guest rooms, the ship is China's most advanced ro-ro passenger vessel.
(2023-04-17). Water-splashing festival celebrated in Yunnan. ecns.cn People splash water on one another during the festival to wash away all the bad luck from the previous year and begin a new year of happiness and good fortune.
(2023-04-17). SpaceX to launch Starship. ecns.cn The SpaceX Starship is seen on its Boca Chica launchpad after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted a long-awaited license allowing SpaceX to launch the rocket to orbit for the first time, near Brownsville, Texas, U.S., April 16, 2023.
(2023-04-17). China launches Fengyun-3 07 satellite. ecns.cn The satellite will provide services for weather forecasting, disaster prevention and mitigation, climate change response and ecological conservation.
(2023-04-17). Tallest tree in karst area found in Guangxi. ecns.cn The diameter of the 150-year-old tree is 132.4 centimeters, with a crown width of 31 meters by 25 meters, and a trunk volume of 23.3 cubic meters.
(2023-04-17). Giant panda to celebrate second birthday in Malaysia. ecns.cn As the third cub to mother Liang Liang and father Xing Xing, Sheng Yi is to celebrate its second birthday on May 31. Giant pandas Sheng Yi and Yi Yi will return to China soon.
(2023-04-17). Orchid mantis spotted in Yunnan. ecns.cn An orchid mantis hides in orchid flowers at Ning'er County, southwest China's Yunan Province. The orchid mantis is the only masquerader that resembles an entire blooming flower, making it an excellent model of conspicuous masquerade.
(2023-04-17). Insights丨Brazilian scholar: China, Brazil are mutually important for both countries' development. ecns.cn Karin Costa Vazquez, researcher at Fudan University and Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), indicates that President Lula's visit to China is of great significance to both countries, and the yuan-clearing deal signals that both countries are invested in boosting post-pandemic recovery.
(2023-04-17). Sudan's military conflict leaves dozens dead. ecns.cn The clash between the army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued overnight into its third day. At least 83 people have been killed and 1,126 others wounded since April 13.
(2023-04-17). It can happen here: Three L.A. museums shine spotlights on Hollywood Blacklist. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — Three museums are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist, the darkest period in Tinseltown history. What happened during this period of rightwing repression? As actor Humphrey Bogart put it: "We saw it—and said to ourselves, 'It can happen here.' We saw American citizens denied the right to speak by elected …
(2023-04-17). BRICS Bank de-dollarizing, promises 30% of loans in local currencies, new chief Dilma Rousseff says. mronline.org 
The new chief of the BRICS bloc's New Development Bank, Brazil's leftist ex-President Dilma Rousseff, revealed they are gradually moving away from the U.S. dollar, promising at least 30% of loans in local currencies of members.
(2023-04-17). Florida's abortion ban and "pro-life" hypocrisy. mronline.org 
Women's lives are on the line after Ron DeSantis, notoriously ultra-right Governor of Florida, signed a six-week abortion ban.
(2023-04-17). India: Freak weather, heat waves and coming monsoons: Climate change. mronline.org 
SUMMER has well and truly set in all over India. Monthly average temperatures in February have been the hottest since 1901.
(2023-04-17). The U.S. Navy and climate change. mronline.org 
If one were only to read the headlines over the last two years, it might seem as if the U.S. military is late to the problem of climate change. However, as a large emitter of greenhouse gasses (51 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents in 2019 alone), the U.S. military has been researching, anticipating, and planning for the effects of climate change for decades.
(2023-04-17). How NATO States Sponsored ICC Prosecutor's Putin Arrest Warrant. scheerpost.com 
ICC prosecutor general Karim Khan raised millions from NATO states by crafting an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin while freezing investigations into well-documented US and Israeli war crimes. Along the way, he won powerful friends in Washington, London, Kiev — and Hollywood.
(2023-04-17). British Media's Deception on 'Disinformation'. scheerpost.com 
By John McEvoy and Mark Curtis / Declassified UK The U.K. government has poured over £25 million into private "counter-disinformation" organisations since January 2018 and four of these are directed by people linked to the British or U.S. foreign policy establishment. Yet, while publishing information deriving from these groups, much of it on the Ukraine war, media …
(2023-04-17). Julian Assange, WikiLeaks & War Crimes | Peter Mertens Meets Stella Assange. scheerpost.com Peter Mertens of the Workers' Party of Belgium spoke to Stella Assange ahead of the four year anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Julian Assange…
(2023-04-17). TIKTOK: Chinese "Trojan Horse" Is Run By State Department Officials. scheerpost.com
(2023-04-17). Montana lawmakers approve TikTok ban. america.cgtn.com 
Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Montana approved a bill last week that would ban the social media app TikTok on all personal devices. If signed by the governor, the law could take effect in January 2024. The move comes as the U.S. Congress …
(2023-04-17). Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: To Heal the Great Divide. dissidentvoice.org It has been fifty-five years since Senator Robert F. Kennedy stepped onto the presidential nominating stage to try to mend the massive breach that had opened in American society. The country was torn asunder by the Vietnam War, racism, poverty, the assassination of President Kennedy and the soon-to-be assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
(2023-04-17). Educators and Publishers Are Fighting the Right's Attempt to Erase Black History. truthout.org Judicial Watch (JW), a deeply conservative 29-year-old Washington, D.C.-based group that describes itself as a "non-partisan education foundation," asserts that our military is "headed down the dark alley of anti-American wokeism." As JW sees it, the U.S. Air Force Academy is an egregious offender because it "has made race and gender instruction a top priority in the training of cadets. |
(2023-04-17). Time for Europe to prioritise preventative health. healtheuropa.com 
Vaccine confidence has fallen to pre-pandemic levels but, says Sibilia Quilici, Executive Director of Vaccines Europe, there is a need and value in boosting immunisation for people of all ages. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a stark illustration of how infectious diseases can cause serious illness, put pressure on health systems and disrupt the economy. The …
(2023-04-17). World Economic Forum: The Global Shadow Elite. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Minnesotans defend medical abortion. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Saturday, April 15, 30 protesters gathered to oppose a recent Texas court ruling that threatens to revoke FDA approval for mifepristone, a drug used in more than half of U.S. abortions. The protest was organized by the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee (MNAAC) in response to the call put out by Women's March for a National Day of Action defending medical abortion. | MNAAC member Sarah Murphy was first to address the crowd, as she explained the impact of the recent ruling, "Currently, mifepristone is still available in the 17 states where abortion is still legal. However, these lawsuits have…
(2023-04-17). Minnesotans protest war spending on Tax Day. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On April 15, 70 protesters gathered in the cold spring rain to protest the U.S. federal government's use of their tax dollars to fund war instead of programs that would benefit people like education, environmental protection and healthcare. The protest was initiated by the MN Peace Action Coalition. | Sarah Martin, a longtime member of Women Against Military Madness, was one of the protest emcees and started off the protest explaining the sizable Pentagon budget, "It is very important that we're here to send an anti-war message on Tax Day. This past year the Pentagon and the U.S. military spent…
(2023-04-17). Southern California Teamsters rally for a new contract. fightbacknews.org Orange, CA – On April 15, Teamsters in southern California held a rally around ongoing contract negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS. The rally was attended by hundreds of Teamsters from Locals 396 and 952 and featured speeches from Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien, Local 396 Secretary Treasurer Victor Mineros as well as rank-and-file members. | Currently, the union and the company are negotiating the Western and South Western Regional Supplements. Negotiations for the master contract, which covers the whole country, were set to begin on April 17, but according to a statement released by the union,…
(2023-04-17). IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings wrap up. america.cgtn.com 
The IMF and World Bank insist their Spring Meetings finished with a "strong message of confidence and a willingness to cooperate," despite a key committee failing to agree on a joint statement about the challenges facing the global economy. Policymakers gathered in Washington, D.C. this past week amid …
(2023-04-17). Potential Republican presidential candidates gather for NRA annual meeting. america.cgtn.com 
2024 Republican hopefuls descended on Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Rifle Association's annual leadership summit, including former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. They were seeking the blessing of the oldest and most powerful gun association in America, and as Toni …
(2023-04-17). Sudan conflict kills 97: The fight between rival generals for the control of the nation, explained. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-17). Sudan crisis: Who is 'Hemedti' and what are the Rapid Support Forces clashing with the military?>. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-17). 'Appalled and heartbroken': UN's food agency suspends work in Sudan after staff killed in clashes. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). China's defence minister Li Shangfu meets Vladimir Putin; discusses military cooperation. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). France: Court acquits Air France, Airbus over 2009 Rio-Paris crash. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens Taiwan's identity. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). India holds 100th G20 meet under its presidency of bloc. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Iran's judiciary announces jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight in 2020. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). IS attack on Syria truffle hunters kills at least 31. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Japan: Suspect may have used homemade pipe bomb to attack PM Kishida, investigators say. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). North Korea holds grand ceremony to celebrate building of 10,000 new homes in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un joins the party. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). 'Not acceptable': EU warns against unilateral steps after Poland, Hungary bans cheap grain, food imports from Ukraine. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Papua rebels holding New Zealand pilot hostage claim to have killed at least 13 Indonesian soldiers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Russia looking forward to intensifying negotiations on FTA with India: Deputy PM Manturov. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Russia's Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Sanctions-hit Russia sends one of its planes to Iran for repair. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Slovakia delivers remaining nine of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Sudan: US calls for ceasefire after 100 civilians killed in battle between army & paramilitary forces. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). UK parliament's standards commissioner investigating PM Sunak over his wife's shares in childcare agency. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). US helicopter raid kills senior ISIS leader in Syria. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). US Navy sails missile destroyer USS Milius through Taiwan Strait. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). 'What has our nation come to?': President Biden expresses grief after four killed at Alabama birthday party. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Why is Afghanistan probing educational projects in Kandahar?>. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Ever wondered what a bicycle would look like with square-shaped wheels? This clip is for you. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Woman's 'inappropriate' photoshoot at the Auschwitz concentration camp leaves internet users irked; check reactions. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Economic power and potential of Nuevo Laredo land port. america.cgtn.com 
A major shift is underway in the global economy. And many economists are calling it the next phase of globalization. It follows the supply chain mishaps brought by the pandemic. Many U.S. companies are now reducing their reliance on factories in China and other parts …
(2023-04-17). Selected Articles: Beware the Agents of Chaos. globalresearch.ca 
By Not a day passes without Americans witnessing another debacle in the nation's domestic and foreign policies that further grind down the last remaining threads …
(2023-04-17). Weekly Round-Up: NHS strikes, Sudan in crisis, and US intelligence leaks. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The NHS faced further strike action this week, with 47,000 junior doctors participating in a four-day walkout. The Health Secretary, Steve Barclay, has said the British Medical Association's (BMA) demand for a pay restoration to 2008 levels is 'unreasonable'. Negotiations have stalled over the effective 35% pay rise demand. Meanwhile, on Friday the …
(2023-04-17). Hands in the air, pants on the ground. peoplesworld.org 
(2023-04-17). Everything, everywhere, for everyone. greenleft.org.au Everything Everywhere All At Once deservedly scooped seven Oscars from eleven nominations, writes Ian Parker.
(2023-04-17). Dominion-Fox News Defamation Trial Delayed Amid Reported Settlement Talks. truthout.org The judge overseeing Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News delayed the start of the trial until Tuesday amid reported settlement talks. Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis announced on Sunday that the start of the trial would be delayed by 24 hours after it was scheduled to kick off on Monday. No official reason was given for the delay but The Washington… |
(2023-04-17). Imperial researchers team up with NASA to launch new citizen science study. imperial.ac.uk The cosmos is roaring with activity produced by the fourth state of matter — and now we can listen to it.
(2023-04-17). BRICS Nations Developing "New Currency" as Quest for Global De-Dollarization Accelerates. infobrics.org China and Brazil recently finalized a trade deal in their own currencies completely bypassing the dollar, but that's not the only bad news for the world's reserve currency…
(2023-04-17). Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Opens Office in Delhi to Enhance Trade. infobrics.org The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opened its office in New Delhi with an intention to enhance trade and economic cooperation, according to the official statement…
(2023-04-17). The World Is Changing at a Dizzying Pace. infobrics.org The world is changing at a dizzying pace. Two powerful blocs that can determine the future of humanity are rapidly solidifying…
(2023-04-17). Inter-EU relations plummeting over Macron's apparent China tilt. infobrics.org Somewhat surprisingly, despite increased NATO pressure, Macron has not only refused to take back his statements, but has even reiterated them, openly declaring that "being an ally does not mean being a vassal … [or] mean that we don't have the right to think for ourselves."
(2023-04-17). Enslavement of African Migrants 'Big Business' in Libya Thanks to EU Funding. libya360.wordpress.com Alexander Rubinstein An investigation by the United Nations has concluded that money provided by the European Union to state entities in Libya has facilitated crimes against humanity ranging from forced labor and sexual slavery to torture. Through its financial support of the Libyan Coast Guard and the Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), the…
(2023-04-17). Nicaragua 2018: The Triumph of a Sovereign Future. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton When reflecting on the significance of the defeat of the coup attempt in Nicaragua in 2018, it is easy to forget the regional context at that fateful moment and focus only on the terrible events in the national context. But it is also important to remember always that the ruling elites in the…
(2023-04-17). Sudan: Struggle for Power and Control May Lead to Civil War. libya360.wordpress.com Steven Sahiounie Sudan's capital Khartoum has turned into a war zone with a split in the military forces. The Sudanese army is battling the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which is a paramilitary force, and the 10 million residents are taking cover to avoid the artillery exchanges, and air force operations against the RSF. Hospitals are reporting…
(2023-04-17). TikTok: Chinese "Trojan Horse" is Run by U.S. State Department Officials. libya360.wordpress.com Alan Macleod Amid a national hysteria claiming the popular video-sharing app is a Chinese Trojan Horse, a MintPress News investigation has found dozens of ex-U.S. State Department officials working in key positions at TikTok. Many more individuals with backgrounds in the FBI, CIA and other departments of the national security state also hold influential posts at the…
(2023-04-17). U.S.-NATO Involvement in the 2014 Ukraine Coup and Maidan Massacre: The Soft Power Ecosystem and Beyond. libya360.wordpress.com Jim Cole Part I: Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror [Source: youtube.com] The Psychology of Color Revolutions Color revolutions are U.S.-funded regime-change operations utilizing a sophisticated understanding of psychology, sociology and political organizing to foment and precipitate an "electoral revolution" resulting in a U.S. client state or one that meets other geopolitical purposes. They require…
(2023-04-17). Ukraine 2014: The Tipping Point of Terror. libya360.wordpress.com Jim Cole Part II: U.S.-NATO Involvement in the 2014 Ukraine Coup and Maidan Massacre: The Soft Power Ecosystem and Beyond Anti-government protesters clash with police in Kyiv on February 20, 2014. [Source: nbcnews.com] The origins of the Ukraine War: U.S. and NATO involvement in the February 2014 Coup and Maidan Massacre, and their historical antecedents….
(2023-04-17). Ukraine: There is No Peace in Sight. libya360.wordpress.com Yevgeny Primakov and Dragan Vujicic I cannot guess the dates when the "old peace" will return and when the colonial leadership of the golden billion will end. I am not even sure that we will live to see that new world. I am afraid that even more difficult times are coming because the so-called golden billion will…
(2023-04-17). Defence Therapeutics' mRNA cancer vaccine testing begins. healtheuropa.com Canadian biopharmaceutical specialist Defence Therapeutics has announced that testing of its revolutionary AccumTM-linked mRNA cancer vaccine has started. The performance of Defence's AccumTM mRNA cancer vaccine will be analysed in immunocompetent mice, representing the first set of studies aiming to validate the recently achieved milestone of an mRNA conjugation protocol. Now the engineering and synthesis …
(2023-04-17). How the potential of biosimilar medications can be unlocked. healtheuropa.com Health Europa details everything you need to know about biosimilar medications, their benefits, safety, success stories, and how biosimilars can revolutionise healthcare. The potential of biosimilars has been the subject of considerable exploration in recent years. As we unlock their potential, it is essential to consider how these medicines can improve healthcare outcomes and reduce …
(2023-04-17). Teaching Civics in an Age of Book Bans. progressive.org Despite the challenges, we can restore funding for public schools and uphold the Pledge of Allegiance we make each day in my classroom.
(2023-04-17). Yes, Socialists Should Support Industrial Policy and a Green New Deal. jacobin.com The capitalist system may be turbulent, inequitable, and antisocial.
(2023-04-17). Summer Lee Blasts GOP's 'Pro-Starvation Agenda' as McCarthy Plots Food Aid Cuts. commondreams.org
| House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is reportedly set to unveil a proposal Monday morning that would slash federal food aid for millions of people as part of Republicans' broader plan to avert a debt ceiling crisis of But Democratic lawmakers were quick to reject the idea of food assistance cuts, denouncing the Republican leader's proposal as immoral and unacceptable. | "My family and I depended on food stamps. So do over 65,000 men, women, and children in the community I serve," Rep. Summer…
(2023-04-17). McCarthy to Wall Street: GOP Will Hold Economy Hostage to Cut Aid Programs. commondreams.org
(2023-04-17). UN Human Rights Chief Demands Immediate Release of Anti-War Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza. commondreams.org
The United Nations human rights chief on Monday condemned a Russian court's decision to sentence Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian-British dissident who has publicly criticized the invasion of Ukraine, to 25 years in prison after a closed-door trial.The charges against Kara-Murza, a journalist and longtime Putin critic, include treason and perpetuating false information about the Russian army. The latter charge was brought under a law
(2023-04-17). 'The U.S. incarcerates more immigrants than anywhere else in the World'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Silky Shah on detention center fire.
(2023-04-17). La geopolítica de la complementación, hacia un nuevo modo de abordar las diferencias. globalizacion.ca En el campo de las relaciones internacionales, dos líneas de pensamiento han dominado la geopolítica del siglo XX, el realismo y el idealismo. El realismo preconiza la competencia de los Estados basada en el "interés nacional" y una "anarquía" asentada…
(2023-04-17). It's Time To Prioritize Black Maternal Mental Health. newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). Canada Has "Been Failing My Family for Over 100 Years," Says Indigenous Activist. truthout.org On May 16, 2022, the remains of Rebecca Contois, a member of O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, was discovered in a garbage bin outside the home of the suspected murderer, Jeremy Skibicki. More of her remains were later discovered at the Brady Road landfill in Winnipeg, Canada. Months later, the bodies of Marcedes Myran and Morgan Harris, both from Long Plain First Nation, were presumed by police to… |
(2023-04-17). ICC's Putin Arrest Warrant Based On State Department-Funded Report. popularresistance.org On March 17, the Prosecutor General of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, introduced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Llova-Belova. The warrant, which accused Putin and Lolva-Belova of conducting the "unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children to a "network of camps" across the Russian Federation, inspired a wave of incendiary commentary in the West. | US Sen. Lindsey Graham, perhaps the most aggressive cheerleader in Congress for war with Russia, proclaimed: "The ICC has an arrest warrant for Putin because he has organized the ki…
(2023-04-17). 'Finite' — The climate of change. greenleft.org.au Jeremy Williams reviews Finite, a new film on coal protests in Britain and Germany, which will screen in Australia later this year.
(2023-04-17). 'The Real Americone Dream': Ben & Jerry's Scoopers Organizing for a Union. commondreams.org
| Ben & Jerry's workers at the ice cream company's flagship shop in Burlington, Vermont on Monday filed for a union election amid a wave of organizing efforts at Amazon, Apple, REI, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and other major employers across the United States. | Organizers in Burlington are calling themselves Scoopers United and are backed by Workers United, a Service Employees International Union affiliate that has gained national attention for winning union votes at 300 U.S. Starbucks stores since late 2021. | "Our goal in this action is to create a better-working and equal partnership between our commu…
(2023-04-17). As ExxonMobil Dismisses Drilling in Arctic Refuge, Locals Say 'Congress Must Act'. commondreams.org
| Defenders of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Monday welcomed ExxonMobil's statement to shareholders that the fossil fuel giant has no plans for drilling in ANWR but also renewed calls for Congress to pass legislation to protect the region once and for all. | "This is a significant win for the Arctic and for the climate. Don't just take our word for it, take Exxon's: Oil and gas drilling in the Arctic is bad business," declared Sierra Club senior campaign representative Mike Scott, urging President Joe Biden to "seize this opportunity to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refu…
(2023-04-17). Green Groups Blast G7 'Addiction to Fossil Fuels' After Statement From Climate Ministers. commondreams.org
| Advocacy groups on Sunday expressed frustration with a joint statement in which climate, energy, and environment ministers from the world's top economies committed to tackling "the unprecedented triple global crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution" but also left the door open to investments in planet-wrecking fossil fuels. | The 36-page
(2023-04-17). Protesters condemn Burma regime's air attacks on villagers. greenleft.org.au More than 100 members of the Myanmar community and supporters rallied outside Customs House to protest airstrikes against civilians in Myanmar/Burma. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-04-17). Documentary Follows Guatemalan Journalist Who Went Undercover to Expose Genocide. truthout.org For more than six years, Guatemalan-French director and producer Anaïs Taracena documented, collected footage, conducted interviews and researched the repressive regime of 1970s Guatemala. El Silencio del Topo ("Silence of the Mole") is Taracena's debut feature film, a melancholy documentary that bridges the country's erased past with the present. El Silencio centers the story of Elías Barahona… |
(2023-04-17). Exposing the Climate Racket: The Latest IPCC Report. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Fiscal Insanity: The Government Borrows $6 Billion a Day, and We're Stuck with the Bill. dissidentvoice.org 
We're not living the American dream. We're living a financial nightmare. The U.S. government is funding its existence with a credit card. The government—and that includes the current administration—is spending money it doesn't have on programs it can't afford, and "we the taxpayers" are the ones being forced to foot the bill for the government's …
(2023-04-17). Capitol January 6, 2021: At Least 50 Undercover Officers and Informants Monitored Proud Boys and Crowds, New Court Filing Says. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). India lets 2 Gigawatt Solar Tender, as Solar soared 27% in 2022. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — India has let a 2 gigawatt solar power tender. The country has 64 gigawatts of installed solar capacity now. With other sources, especially wind, it has 169 gigawatts of renewable energy today. India's goal is to have 500 gigawatts from low-carbon sources by 2030. So it is about a third …
(2023-04-17). Largest US Corporate Landlords Reap Huge Profits Amid Double-Digit Rent Hikes. commondreams.org
(2023-04-17). Advocates Demand Justice for Kansas City Teen Shot After Knocking on Wrong Door. commondreams.org
Gun control advocates were among the progressives calling for criminal charges on Sunday for a Kansas City, Missouri resident who allegedly shot a Black teenager last week when the 16-year-old mistakenly knocked on his door.Ralph Yarl
(2023-04-17). June 11, 2023: Against Oblivion, Against Despair. itsgoingdown.org Call for June 11th, and international day of solidarity with Marius Mason and long-term anarchist prisoners. For more information on June 11th, go here. Another year passes, and another June 11th is upon us. Once again we're appreciating all that has unfolded in anarchist struggle over this period, both triumphs and hardships, outside the prison…
(2023-04-17). La reunión Lula-Xi, un mensaje a EEUU: equilibrar la geopolítica mundial. globalizacion.ca El presidente brasileño Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aseguró que pretende que Brasil y China se asocien para ´equilibrar la geopolítica mundial ª y advirtió que ´nadie va a prohibir ª la profundización de las relaciones entre ambos países, durante la visita…
(2023-04-17). Palestinian Prisoners Day 2023. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-17). New Report Details Harmful Impact of Air Pollution at Every Stage of Life. commondreams.org
| Air pollution negatively affects every stage of human life, from impairing fetal development and physical as well as intellectual growth during childhood to accelerating bodily and cognitive decline in adulthood. | That's according to a new
(2023-04-17). Amnesty Demands Civilian Protections in Sudan as Death Toll Soars. commondreams.org
As an armed conflict between Sudan's military and a paramilitary group intensifies in the capital Khartoum and surrounding areas, Amnesty International on Monday implored the warring factions to protect civilians and ensure access to humanitarian aid.Since fighting
(2023-04-17). Experts Fear Future AI Could Cause 'Nuclear-Level Catastrophe'. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Say no to militarism and war: Protest the Quad in Sydney. greenleft.org.au The Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition, with the support of anti-war, peace and environmental groups, is preparing to protest the Quad summit, which will include US president Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kerry Smith reports.
(2023-04-17). Say no to militarism and war; protest the Quad in Sydney. greenleft.org.au The Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition, with the support of anti-war, peace, and environmental groups, is preparing to protest the Quad summit, which will include Joe Biden and Narendra Modi. Kerry Smith reports.
(2023-04-17). Loyola University New Orleans Punishes Student Reporter For Engaging In Journalism. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and A student journalist at Loyola University New Orleans lost her appeal and faces sanctions for reporting on a student who was arrested and charged with stalking. | Kloe Witt is a freshman. She was working on a story for the university newspaper called The Maroon, and the story was
(2023-04-17). Court Case Could Change The Future Of Mining In British Columbia. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-17). Supreme Court Liberals Help Turn Judges Into Prosecutors. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-17). The Impossibility Of Actual Politics. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-17). Our Tech Overlords Offer Another Climate Solution Without Sacrifice. popularresistance.org My expectations are never disappointed when I read the news each day and find out that the solutions to the problems created by our modern technology are to be found in more technology. We do not need to restructure our society, reduce our consumption, moderate our desires or change our habits. Technology will solve our problems without us having to make any substantial change in our way of life. | The breathless coverage of a university-based startup company that will draw carbon dioxide out of the ocean—thereby making room for more carbon dioxide from the air to be absorbed—may convince you that we…
(2023-04-17). Substack: Dead Man Walking. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). More Unanswered REd Flags Regarding jack Texeira. sonar21.com 
Several former military and intelligence professionals have contacted me and voiced similar doubts about the pat story being circulated regarding National Guard Airman Jack Texeira and the allegations that he…
(2023-04-17). The 21-year Old Leaker — Something Is Not Right. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Imagining A World Beyond Capitalism, with David Cobb. mintpressnews.com In this hour-long interview, former Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb discusses radical politics, community organizing, sustainable development, climate change, racial justice, the protests in France, indigenous sovereignty, and building power to confront the ruling class.
(2023-04-17). Monsanto's Evil Is Not Gone, It's Just In Disguise. mintpressnews.com Now that it's been sold to Bayer, few talk about Monsanto anymore, but their crimes haven't gone away. They don't stop just because you drop the dirty name.
(2023-04-17). Protest In Taiwan Against Tsai's Meeting With Congressman McCarthy. popularresistance.org More than 50 political parties in the island of Taiwan staged a protest outside Taoyuan Airport in Taipei on Friday against regional leader Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. | The Friday activity, themed "Anti-Taiwan independence, anti-interference" started around 7: 30 pm and lasted for more than an hour. More than 200 people from over 50 political parties — including the Labor Party of Taiwan, the Reunification Alliance Party, the Chinese Unification Promotion Party, and the New Party — gathered outside the airport, calling for reunification and waving banners with slogans…
(2023-04-17). Israel Protests and UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees, with Asa Winstanley. mintpressnews.com Asa Winstanley joins Lowkey to discuss the ongoing protests in Israel, UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees and his new book, "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Took Down Jeremy Corbyn."
(2023-04-17). Russia's Investigations About US Biolabs in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). OPEC: Saudis Aren't Afraid of the US Anymore. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). From Europe to the Indo-Pacific, Italy at Arms. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). How Maryland inmates organized for university-level education in prison. therealnews.com 
Even though he was framed for the killing of a local police officer, sentenced without a fair trial, and imprisoned for 44 years, former Black Panther and dearly departed TRNN Executive Producer Marshall "Eddie" Conway never stopped organizing. In 1980, while incarcerated himself as a political prisoner, Eddie helped organize a prisoners' educational outreach program called "
(2023-04-17). Ponernos en los zapatos de los migrantes. globalizacion.ca Más allá de hablar de los quizás incompetentes, quizás corruptos, quizás vacilantes que no fueron capaces de abrir una maldita puerta para salvar las vidas de decenas de personas, es importante resaltar la solidaridad con los más vulnerables. | En primer…
(2023-04-17). El conflicto Venezuela-Guyana: nueva dimensión jurídica y política. globalizacion.ca La zona en reclamación entre Venezuela y Guyana al oeste del río Esequibo es un amplio territorio de más de 159 mil kilómetros cuadrados. Que representa las tres cuartas partes de todo el territorio que la República de Guyana considera…
(2023-04-17). Funcionarios norteamericanos visitan Argentina con el ojo puesto en China. globalizacion.ca La región necesita resistir la dominación estadounidense y negociar en bloque con China, para recuperar soberanía y revertir su regresión económica (Claudio Katz en "Integración, soberanía y socialismo en América Latina"). | Dos semanas después del encuentro entre Joe Biden y…
(2023-04-17). Calls mount for probe of Justice Thomas as Fox trial opens. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Free travel worth millions of dollars, spanning 15 years. Sweetheart deals from that same Republican big giver for property in Georgia, unreported on ethics forms. Payments from a corporation that went out of business in 2006. And a spouse who's not only a lobbyist but describes herself as "the connector" between the rightists and the …
(2023-04-17). Saunders: AFSCME working its way back from COVID's impact. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The State, County and Municipal Employees union is working its way back from the huge cuts in local and state jobs the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic imposed, union President Lee Saunders says. And, he adds, the governors, mayors and county officials he regularly talks with and works with desperately seek workers to fill thousands of vacancies. …
(2023-04-17). Saturday 4/22: Saturday 22 April Spring #EarthDay #WNBRsf2023 Ride & After Party. indybay.org START : Rincon ( "Cupid's Arrow" ) Park, The Embarcadero & Folsom Street to "The Castro," Market & Castro Streets, via San Francisco City Hall & Haight Street.
(2023-04-17). Saturday 22 April Spring #EarthDay #WNBRsf2023 Ride&afterParty. indybay.org Final Route/Map for Saturday 22 April Spring #EarthDay #BareAsYouDare SF World Naked Biker Ride ( #WNBRsf2023 ) Ride&afterParty…
(2023-04-17). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the 'Helsinki Spirit'. progressive.org The country has abandoned its longtime neutrality for the sake of its military-industrial complex.
(2023-04-17). Alibaba restructures its e-commerce ops to boost growth as the CCP goes after large conglomerates. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Netflix Goes Down: OTT service goes down globally after issues with failed live broadcast of 'Love Is Blind'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Super Rare Phenomenon: Rare hybrid solar eclipse to take place on Thursday, here are all the details. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Scammers clone girl's voice using AI in 'kidnapping scam,' demand $1 million as ransom. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). ChatGPT Vs AutoGPT: What is AutoGPT and why are tech bros and hustle bros going gaga over it. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). "New York City Spring 2020: Investigating the COVID Epicenter" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). The Pentagon Is Preparing for Wars With Russia and China, Decades From Now. truthout.org Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last year, they added $35 billion to the administration's request and, this year, their add-on is likely to… |
(2023-04-17). Girding for Wars of The With an Endless Arms Race. commondreams.org
| Why is the Pentagon budget so high? | On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its
(2023-04-17). Weaponizing ChatGPT? The Pentagon Girds for Mid-Century Wars. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com )- Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last …
(2023-04-17). Striving for more in cancer care and prevention. healtheuropa.com
(2023-04-17). "Czech government merely relies on EU and does not pursue independent policies" peoplesdispatch.org Interview with Kate≈ôina Koneƒçná, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the Czech Republic and leader of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSƒåM)…
(2023-04-17). Funding a better future for all: 5 things to know about the Financing for Development Forum. news.un.org As the global economy continues to be battered by a series of crises, senior UN officials and government representatives are converging on UN Headquarters in New York, in an attempt to transform the international financial system, and get the internationally-agreed 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development back on track.
(2023-04-17). INTERVIEW: Knowledge of indigenous peoples can promote harmony with Earth. news.un.org The age-old knowledge of indigenous peoples has a key role to play in the battle against the climate crisis. A major conference taking place at UN Headquarters from Monday will highlight the lessons they can teach wider society.
(2023-04-17). Don't let SDGs turn into 'mirage of what might have been': UN chief. news.un.org UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is turning into a "mirage of what might have been," at the opening of the Financing for Development Forum (FfD), taking place at UN Headquarters in New York.
(2023-04-17). Guterres calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts. news.un.org Clashes intensified across Sudan on Monday, as top UN officials urged rival military factions to protect civilians and respect the country's international obligations.
(2023-04-17). Yemen at 'critical juncture' in bid to end eight-year war: UN Special Envoy. news.un.org An expired truce still delivering positive results, and a recent mass prisoner exchange, are signs of hope in Yemen, but more work remains to end the war between the Saudi coalition-backed Government and Houthi rebels, UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council on Monday.
(2023-04-17). 'Let us learn from indigenous peoples', UN chief declares. news.un.org In his address marking the opening of the 2023 session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres drew attention to the ways that indigenous peoples are denied their human rights, and saluted them for the pioneering role they play in efforts to protect nature and preserve biodiversity.
(2023-04-17). Zambia: UN experts concerned over delay in the country's debt restructuring. news.un.org UN independent human rights experts on Monday said they were deeply concerned over delays in reaching an agreement on the restructuring of Zambia's debt and its corresponding negative human rights impact on peoples' lives there.
(2023-04-17). Diplomacy, not isolation, must reverse 'negative trajectory' on Korean Peninsula. news.un.org Unity of the Security Council is "essential" to ease tensions and overcome the diplomatic impasse on the Korean Peninsula, Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari said on Monday, briefing on the latest developments following Pyongyang's first-ever launch of a solid-fuel ballistic missile days ago.
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care? ANSWER: As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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….
(2023-04-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it is most often diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. Dr. Fouad Chebib, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist and expert on polycystic kidney disease, says patients understand…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Although it may seem like it, kale isn't a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It's long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates. But over the past 10 years, the popularity of kale has skyrocketed. You've probably heard it referred to…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). Is tinnitus making you miserable? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tinnitus is a frequently reported symptom for audiology patients. It's commonly referred to as ringing in the ears, but it can be different sounds like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing or humming. Tinnitus is the sensation or perception of sounds that other people can't hear, and it doesn't have an external source. It lasts longer than five minutes and occurs more than once per week. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). 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…
(2023-04-17). Russia: Anti-war political activist and prisoner of conscience Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in jail. commondreams.org Reacting to news that Vladimir Kara-Murza, a political activist and journalist, has been sentenced to 25 years in jail by a Russian court for "high treason" and other politically motivated charges for speaking out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Amnesty International's Russia Director Natalia Zviagina said: | "Vladimir Kara-Murza's 25-year prison sentence is yet another chilling example of the systematic repression of civil society, which has broadened and accelerated under the Kremlin since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. The so-called 'crimes' Vladimir Kara-Murza was tried for — speaking…
(2023-04-17). Six people dead in weekend mass shootings. america.cgtn.com 
Four victims have been named from the mass shooting at a 'Sweet 16' birthday party on Saturday in the U.S. state of Alabama. Police have not yet said if they have arrested a suspect. The attack came on the same day a gunman fired …
(2023-04-17). A rising tide of climate activists stop coal train. greenleft.org.au Climate activists stopped a coal train at Sandgate, near Newcastle, for several hours in protest at the damaging industry. Niko Leka reports.
(2023-04-17). Germany to shut down its last remaining nuclear reactors. nationofchange.org Germany's decision comes as it is trying to phase out coal, which still generates a third of its electricity, by 2038 at the latest…
(2023-04-17). Tax Day 2023: Where Your 2022 Tax Dollars Went. ips-dc.org 
Want to know what your taxes pay for, and who pays what? | Get your personalized See an Don't like your tax receipt? Some tax facts for 2023: | The average taxpayer paid $1,087 just for Pentagon contractors in 2022, representing 21 days of work. That's nearly…
(2023-04-17). Lula and Xi Jinping Sign 15 Partnership Agreements in Beijiing. orinocotribune.com President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed, this Friday (14th), in Beijing, 15 trade and partnership The leaders participated in an expanded meeting with ministers and advisors from both countries and had a private meeting. In this conversation, in…
(2023-04-17). Congressional Republican leaders defend union-busters. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Maybe it shouldn't be any great surprise, but the two top congressional Republicans dealing with labor legislation are defending union-busters. No, we're not kidding. Union-busters attracted positive attention from House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, R-N.C.—who once told Carolina media she doubted unions should legally exist—and Sen. William Cassidy, R-La., top Republican …
(2023-04-17). Some Comments on the Inanities of Our Time. thealtworld.com Democrat NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg, a Harvard Quota Graduate, has gone all out to influence the upcoming presidential election by rigging a false indictment of the principal Republican candidate designed to use up Trump's time and energy in court proceedings, thus preventing Trump from campaigning. Yet Bragg, clearly guilty of influencing an election, charges Trump with interfering with an election—his own. | The 16-page indictment and accompanying statement of facts reported that Trump "orchestrated a scheme with others to influence the 2016 presidential election by identifying and purchasing negative info…
(2023-04-17). What former New York Prosecutors Say About Bragg's fake case against Trump. thealtworld.com "If it wasn't Donald Trump, no prosecutor in the world would have touched this," former Manhattan assistant district attorney Daniel Bibb And former Manhattan prosecutor-turned-criminal defense lawyer Mark Bederow said that "if you bring an unprecedented case like this against a former president and current presidential candidate, it's essential for the credibility of the criminal justice system to present a…
(2023-04-17). Sudan: As Army And Forces Battle, Left Calls For Restoring The Revolution. popularresistance.org Tensions simmering between Sudan's army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) boiled over into armed clashes on the morning of Saturday, April 15, following disagreements over the integration of the autonomous RSF into the army's command chain. | The issue of integration was a key aspect of a deal that Sudan's ruling junta was to sign with right-wing civilian forces to share power with the latter. The left in Sudan has been critical of the proposed deal, questioning the sincerity of the parties. Speaking to Peoples Dispatch a few hours before the fighting broke out, the Sudanese Communist Party…
(2023-04-17). As Army and Rapid Support Forces battle it out, Sudanese left calls for restoring the revolution. greenleft.org.au The left in Sudan warns that the conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces could be used as another excuse to prevent the hand over of power to civilian forces, reports Pavan Kulkarni.
(2023-04-17). On Prisoner's Day, Palestinians stand in solidarity with their 5,000 comrades in Israeli occupation jails. peoplesdispatch.org Over 1,000 of the nearly 5,000 Palestinian prisoners are administrative detainees who are in Israeli jails without charge or trial. Among them is Khader Adnan, who just completed 71 days of indefinite hunger strike against his wrongful detention inside Israel's Ramla prison and is facing severe health issues.
(2023-04-17). Peace in Yemen one step closer after historic prisoner exchange. peoplesdispatch.org Close to 900 prisoners have been exchanged between the two warring sides as part of the deal that comes in the wake of peace and reconciliation talks going on between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia—the primary supporter of the Yemeni government…
(2023-04-17). PEPE ESCOBAR LIVE ON RUSSIA AND CHINA LEADING A MULTIPOLAR WORLD IN REVOLT! thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar returns to the program to discuss how the Russia and China-led multipolar world is growing, and fast.
(2023-04-17). The Pentagon Leaks Charade. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Video: Rally calls on Australia to stand up against isolation of Kurdish leader. greenleft.org.au Kurdish-Australians and their supporters called on the federal government and other world powers to stand up against isolation of Kurdish leader Abdullah àñcalan. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-04-17). Video: Rally calls on Australian gov't to stand up against isolation of Kurdish leader. greenleft.org.au Kurdish-Australians and their supporters called on the federal government and other world powers to stand up against isolation of Kurdish leader Abdullah àñcalan. Peter Boyle reports.
(2023-04-17). Fatal Shooting at Kenya Flower Farm, World's Largest Rose Grower. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Undisclosed: Billionaire Harlan Crow bought House from Clarence Thomas where Justice's Mother Lives. juancole.com 
By Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica ) — In 2014, one of Texas billionaire Harlan Crow's companies purchased a string of properties on a quiet residential street in Savannah, Georgia. It wasn't a marquee acquisition for the real estate magnate, just an old single-story home and two vacant lots down the …
(2023-04-17). Be a Capitol Hill Citizen on Your Congress. dissidentvoice.org Spring, the season of renewal, is here. The ants are diligently building their little symmetrical ant hills. The robins are in their nests occupied with posterity. And the anointed members of Congress, after a long recess, aka vacation, return to work on April 17. The next day, April 18, is the deadline for filing taxes. …
(2023-04-17). Can BRICS Triumph Over The IMF And World Bank? popularresistance.org Who would have expected that the BRICS nations could rise as the potential rival of the G7 countries, the World Bank and the IMF combined? But that once seemingly distant possibility now has real prospects which could change the political equilibrium of world politics. | BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It was supposedly coined by the Chief Economist of Goldman Sachs in 2001 as a reference to the world's emerging economies. It was then known as BRIC, with the 'S' added later when South Africa formally joined the group in 2010. | BRIC's first official summit took place in 2009…
(2023-04-17). The Rise of the Global South: Can BRICS Triumph Over the IMF and World Bank? mintpressnews.com The more successful BRICS becomes the weaker Western hegemony over the South will grow. Though some Western politicians and media insist on downplaying BRICS' role in shaping the new world order, the change seems to be real and irreversible.
(2023-04-17). US Rushes to Provoke War w/Growing Chinese Army: Admits Taiwan will be Destroyed. thealtworld.com — US continues push for war with China over Taiwan's status; | — Officially the US (and the UN) recognizes Taiwan as part of China, unofficially the US promotes separatism; | — China's attempts to preserve its territorial integrity are depicted by Western governments and the media as "aggression;" | — China's military capabilities continue to grow, matching or exceeding US military capabilities; | — Recent Chinese military exercises launched after Taiwan's Tsai Ing Wen met with US representatives in the US included simulated precision-guided missile and rocket attacks on targets across Ta…
(2023-04-17). Why the US Still Refuses to Give Former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal a New Trial. thealtworld.com The fight for freedom for Muma Abu-Jamal, the former Black Panther and award-winning journalist who has been in prison for over 41 years, has been set back after a new trial appeal was denied. A Philadelphia judge dismissed the appeal despite new evidence of racism and corruption within the prosecution, police and judges. | Noelle Hanrahan, Founder and Director of Prison Radio, discusses the next steps and what it will take to free the world-renowned political prisoner…
(2023-04-17). Tax the Patriarchy to Support Women and Families. commondreams.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. | Individuals and families can'
(2023-04-17). Renovictions: Displacement and Resistance in Toronto. renovictionsto.com The conditions that give rise to renoviction, how landlords go about renovicting tenants, and how tenants have organized to keep their homes.
(2023-04-17). IPCC adjusts temperature data to create the impression of catastrophic global warming. expose-news.com One of the claims the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ("IPCC") makes in their August 2021 report is that "urbanisation bias" is very small, less than 10%. Dr. Willie Soon …
(2023-04-17). Deagel's 2025 population forecast in images. expose-news.com In 2020, one of our readers captured screenshots of Deagel.com's Forecast 2025 which has since been removed from their website. For public interest's sake we have reproduced the images below as well …
(2023-04-17). Impending 50-nation Pentagon/NATO Ukraine war council will focus on warplanes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 17, 2023 Austin, defense leaders to meet again at Ramstein to pledge more support for Ukraine Defense ministers and senior military officials from the U.S. and some 50 partner nations helping Ukraine fight Russia will convene Friday at Ramstein Air Base for the latest round of talks. The meeting of the Ukraine …
(2023-04-17). NATO military leaders inspect Norwegian-Russian frontier, bloc's Arctic apex. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 16, 2023 Allied Command Operations CSEL visits Norwegian Armed Forces Allied Command Operations (ACO) Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Kevin Mathers visited the Norwegian Armed Forces in Oslo, as well as the border police from Mar. 26 to 30, 2023. In the High North where the …
(2023-04-17). NATO, Pentagon escalate Baltic-Black Seas military integration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps NortheastApril 17, 2023 British and Romanian troops rotate within NATO eFP Battlegroup Poland On April 11 and 12, NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup Poland saw the British and Romanian contingents Hand Over, Take Over ceremonies, which both took place at the Battlegroup's headquarters in Bemowo Piskie, Poland. The British and Romanian armies …
(2023-04-17). New member Finland joins NATO Article 5 exercise for air, land, sea, space and cyberspace domains. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 14, 2023 Allies to begin Ramstein Ambition 2023 Exercise Ramstein Ambition 2023 (RAAM 23) will officially begin on the 16th of April, 2023, in Poggio Renatico, Italy. The aim of this exercise is to improve interoperability between the NATO allies through various training scenarios in order to strengthen their collective defense posture. …
(2023-04-17). Sweden orders "several hundred" new armored vehicles for broader European war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 17, 2023 Sweden orders 20 armored vehicles under joint European program Sweden has become the third nation to order new armored personnel carriers under a joint European research-and-development effort, following Finland and Latvia, and soon to be followed by Germany. The nation's Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered 20 6×6 vehicles on April 17, …
(2023-04-17). Terrifying: EU, Germany, NATO conspire over escalation of Kosovo crisis — MP. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 17, 2023 The situation in Kosovo is escalating? "Terrifying" "Pressure is being exerted only on Belgrade, not on [Kosovo's nominal prime minister Albin] Kurti and those who politically pull the strings in Kosovo", says member of German Bundestag, ≈Ωaklin Nastiƒá. "Such one-sidedness is a blank check for Kurti to do as he pleases." ≈Ωaklin …
(2023-04-17). Video shows Ukrainian special ops forces using U.S. Black Hawks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 17, 2023 Ukraine's special forces confirm using US Black Hawk helicopter: report Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) has confirmed that its special forces are using a US Black Hawk multirole helicopter…. HUR published a video showing its special forces soldiers training on the UH-60A Black Hawk machine on Sunday, the defence24.pl website reported. …
(2023-04-17). The Global South is done waiting for the UN to solve humanity's challenges. peoplesdispatch.org The UN is, and has been for some time, a pretty meaningless institution that merely acts as a useful idiot when the White House decides it has some role to perform in protecting US interests. Many countries of the Global South are now seeing much more value in creating structures that take their interests into account…
(2023-04-17). As civilian deaths mount in Sudan military feud, Communists call for immediate ceasefire. peoplesworld.org 
Sudanese Communists are calling for an "immediate" ceasefire as the civilian casualty count in the bitter struggle for power between Sudan's army and a notorious paramilitary force hit almost 100 dead and around 600 wounded. The fierce fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and other areas has dealt a new blow to hopes for a transition …
(2023-04-17). Railroad Workers United: 'We Would Never Concede Our Right To Strike'. popularresistance.org In defending her votes — one to approve seven days of sick leave for railworkers and one to support the president's bill to block the strike — Ocasio-Cortez states that she was acting on the wishes of Railroad Workers United (RWU) and other groups of railroad workers. She states in the interview, "When you look after the vote, folks like RWU were saying, 'This is what we asked them to do." Later she says, "Because, for example, with the rail vote, the only partners that I had leading up to that were railworkers. And if that's what they asked us to do, then that's what we did." | But Ocasio-Cortez is c…
(2023-04-17). Ron DeSantis: Yet Another Cog In Guantanamo's Torture Machine. progressivehub.net ROY EIDELSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2023-04-17). The Success Of The Tennessee Three Shows Why We Need More Confrontational Politics. progressivehub.net NATHAN J. ROBINSON | CURRENT AFFAIRS…
(2023-04-17). Successive Governments in Ukraine Have Accommodated Nazis to Counter Soviet Nostalgia: Ukrainian Communist Dmitri Kovalevich (Interview). orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 17, 2023 ( "Nationalist and neo-Nazi groups were systematically made mainstream by all Ukrainian governments after the collapse of the Soviet Union; they were needed to reverse the mass nostalgia for the late-Soviet welfare state with…
(2023-04-17). Rent Control Is The Only Antidote To Runaway Landlord Profits. progressivehub.net PATRICK RANGE MCDONALD | LA PROGRESSIVE…
(2023-04-17). The Pentagon Budget Envisions Decades Of Violent Conflict. progressivehub.net MICHAEL KLARE | TOM DISPATCH…
(2023-04-17). Japanese industry deploys artificial intelligence. asiatimes.com 
Asia Times: Do Japanese manufacturers use ChatGPT? ChatGPT: It is possible that some Japanese manufacturers use ChatGPT or other similar language models for various applications… However, I do not have access to specific information on which Japanese manufacturers are currently using ChatGPT or other similar language models… Asia Times: How about Panasonic? ChatGPT: I do …
(2023-04-17). Age of new Psy Ops | Who is behind the US intelligence leaks? | Scott Ritter Show. thealtworld.com On episode 30 of the show we are joined by Larry C. Johnson, an expert in the fields of terrorism, aviation security, crisis and risk management. Johnson worked as an analyst in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and in the State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. | He is the CEO and co-founder of BERG Associates, an international business-consulting firm that helps corporations and governments manage threats posed by terrorism and money laundering.
(2023-04-17). McCarthy Slammed for "Pro-Starvation Agenda" to Force Cuts to Food Stamps. truthout.org Progressives and Democrats in Congress have sharply criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) for including a plan to slash food assistance benefits in his latest list of demands on the debt ceiling, which is expected to be released on Monday. As reported by Politico on Sunday, McCarthy is floating a proposal that would cut benefits offered in the Supplemental Nutrition Food… |
(2023-04-17). Starbucks Workers Unionize 300th Store Less than 18 Months After First Win. truthout.org Less than two years after Starbucks workers went public with their union campaign, the union has now won its 300th store, marking a major milestone in the campaign that is now helping to inspire a new generation of union activists. On Friday, the 7th and K store in Sacramento, California, voted to unionize in a landslide win of 11 to 2, becoming the 300th Starbucks location in the U.S. |
(2023-04-17). Clarence Thomas proves it's time for Supreme Court term limits. nationofchange.org If justices can be bought by billionaires, lifetime terms only enable corruption rather than protect the U.S. Supreme Court from undue influence.
(2023-04-17). Video: Dangerous Ukrainian Grain Flooding Europe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Alabama Football Star Among Four Dead in Mass Shooting, Nearly 30 Injured. sputnikglobe.com In Alabama, four people were killed and nearly 30 were injured during a "Sweet 16" party that turned violent on Saturday night. Among the victims was Phil Dowdell, an honor student and star athlete at Dadeville High School, who had recently committed to playing wide receiver at Jacksonville State University.
(2023-04-17). 'Anti-Maths Mindset' Costs UK Heavy Economic Losses – PM Sunak. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom's economy will benefit from introducing mandatory math education until the age 18 as the nation's inherent "anti-maths mindset" costs it tens of billions pounds in losses every year, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday.
(2023-04-17). Bear Facts About How Hibernating Grizzlies Can Prevent Deadly Blood Clots. sputnikglobe.com The accurately pinpointed protein behind blood clotting may help contribute to the creation of a precise medication to fight diseases affecting millions of people worldwide.
(2023-04-17). Biden Says Congress Should Pass Stricter Gun Control. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has called on Congress to tighten gun control measures amid the recent surge in gun violence in the United States.
(2023-04-17). Biden Threatens to Veto Bills on Policing Overhaul, Protecting Women in Sports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has threatened to veto two bills drafted by Republicans in Congress that aim to restrict biological males from joining women's sports teams and to rescind an overhaul of the Washington, DC police department, the Biden administration said on Monday.
(2023-04-17). Colorado Holds Largest Gathering Ever to Celebrate First Human Space Flight. sputnikglobe.com COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) – Yuri's Night celebration in Colorado Springs on Sunday has brought the largest number of guests ever to come together to celebrate the first human space flight and the first space shuttle launch, Richard Cooper, vice president of Strategic Communications for the Space Foundation, told Sputnik.
(2023-04-17). Elon Musk Reveals Government Read Twitter Users' Private Messages. sputnikglobe.com Elon Musk has made waves in the world of social media since buying out Twitter in October 2022, exposing how the company worked with federal agents to suppress information harmful to Joe Biden's presidential election campaign.
(2023-04-17). Former Indian MP & His Brother Shot Dead Live on TV. sputnikglobe.com Former Indian MP Atiq Ahmad, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother in an attack that was televised live in North India. The attackers fired about 30 shots.
(2023-04-17). Google CEO: Society not Ready for AI Advancement. sputnikglobe.com Elon Musk and dozens of academics had earlier called for an immediate pause in training experiments related to large language models that were "more powerful than GPT-4."
(2023-04-17). Kiev Received Over $45Bln in International Aid Since February 2022. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Over $45 billion of international support has come into Ukraine's budget since the beginning of Russia's military operation, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Monday.
(2023-04-17). Kremlin: Turbulent Times Call for Russian Fleet's Full Combat Readiness. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The full combat readiness of Russia's naval forces is needed due to turbulent times, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, adding that there is a threat of regional conflicts.
(2023-04-17). LA District Attorney's Office 'Reviewing' Sexual Assault Claims Made Against Armie Hammer. sputnikglobe.com American actor Armie Hammer best known for his roles in "The Social Network," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," and "Call Me By Your Name" is under investigation for sexual assault.
(2023-04-17). Lavrov Arrives in Brazil for High-Level Talks on Economy, Multipolarity. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday arrived in Brasilia on an official visit to hold meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and presidential adviser on international affairs Celso Amorim, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
(2023-04-17). Man Resembling Prince Harry Sought by UK Cops. sputnikglobe.com The authorities did not accuse the man they seek of perpetrating a crime, merely saying that he apparently was in the area and "may have information" that could assist the investigation.
(2023-04-17). Missouri Prosecutors File Charges Against Suspect Who Shot Teen That Rang Wrong Doorbell. sputnikglobe.com Ralph Paul Yarl, 16, was shot after ringing the doorbell of a house on the 1100 block of NE 115th Street in Kansas City, Missouri, at around 10 p.m. on Thursday. The teen was attempting to pick up his younger siblings at a house with the same number on the 1100 block of NE 115th Terrace, about a block away.
(2023-04-17). Musk: Success 'Not Expected' During Starship Launch. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White – US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has lowered expectations before the Monday SpaceX Starship launch and has encouraged people to study the history of the Soviet N1 rocket.
(2023-04-17). Norway Braces for Mass Wage Strike Amid Near-Record Inflation. sputnikglobe.com While the trade unions in Europe's largest energy exporter specifically pledged to spare ongoing oil and gas production, suppliers to the country's massive oil industry will be affected by the strike involving tens of thousands of workers.
(2023-04-17). Putin, Shoigu Hold Unscheduled Meeting as Russian Navy Demonstrates Pacific Power. sputnikglobe.com The defense chief said that the final stage of a sudden inspection of the Russian Pacific Fleet, during which the navy will hone missile strikes from ships using electronic launches, would begin on April 18.
(2023-04-17). Report: US to Sell Taiwan 400 Anti-Ship Harpoon Missiles to Repel Chinese 'Invasion'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will supply Taiwan with 400 mobile land-launched anti-ship Harpoon missiles worth $1.17bln to repel a potential Chinese invasion at sea, US media reported, citing the president of the US-Taiwan Business Council and people in the know.
(2023-04-17). Russia Backs Brazil's UNSC Permanent Member Bid as Bilateral Trade Hits Record High. sputnikglobe.com BRASILIA (Sputnik) – Russia reaffirms support for Brazil in its aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council as part of a just reform of the global governance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said as his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira noted strong trade ties between both countries.
(2023-04-17). Russia, China Believe US, Allies Responsible for Escalation on Korean Peninsula. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko discussed the situation around the Korean peninsula with Chinese special envoy on North Korea Liu Xiaoming in Moscow, and the parties agreed that Washington and its allies bear responsibility for the escalation of the situation around the peninsula.
(2023-04-17). S. Korea, US, Japan Hold Missile Defense Drills After Pyongyang's Missile Launch. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea, the United States and Japan have carried out missile defense exercises in the East Sea international waters in an effort to strengthen deterrence against North Korean nuclear and missile threats, South Korean media said on Monday, citing the country's navy.
(2023-04-17). Size Does Matter: Melbourne Overtakes Sydney as Australia's Most Populous City. sputnikglobe.com The small yet significant difference in population surfaced during the latest census.
(2023-04-17). Slovakia to Suspend Imports of Grain, Other Selected Products From Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) – Slovakia will temporarily suspend imports of grain and other selected products from Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said on Monday.
(2023-04-17). SpaceX Postpones First Flight of Starship. sputnikglobe.com The Starship is the biggest rocket ever made, capable of carrying up to 100 people. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk believes his pioneering space vehicle will be able to bring people to Mars.
(2023-04-17). UK May Deploy Warship to Indo-Pacific on Permanent Basis. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK government is in talks to place a warship to the Indo-Pacific region for a permanent deployment, British newspaper reported on Monday citing a government source.
(2023-04-17). Rishi Sunak Probed Over Possible Failure to Declare Wife's Stake in Childcare Firm. sputnikglobe.com The case reportedly relates to an incident last month when Rishi Sunak was blasted for not mentioning his wife Akshata Murty's stake in a childcare company when discussing a £4billion childcare boost in the Budget.
(2023-04-17). 'Unilateral Actions Unacceptable': EU Slams Poland, Hungary for Ban on Ukraine Grain Imports. sputnikglobe.com The Hungarian Agriculture Ministry said late last week that "the absence of meaningful EU measures" to protect the country's farmers prompted Budapest to join Warsaw's move .
(2023-04-17). US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Force Biden to Provide Data on Ukraine Aid, Conflict. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Congressman Matt Gaetz said in a statement that he has introduced a resolution to force the Biden administration to relay information about plans for US military assistance to Ukraine, as well as about the number of US servicemembers operating in the country.
(2023-04-17). US Officials Headed to Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan to Discuss Sanctions Compliance. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US officials will travel to Central Europe and Central Asia in the next two weeks with the aim of countering sanctions evasion, the US Treasury Department informs.
(2023-04-17). 'Valuable Vector of Russia's Foreign Policy': Lavrov Starts Latin American Tour. sputnikglobe.com The Russian foreign minister announced the tour early last month, praising Latin American countries' push for what Sergey Lavrov described as the qualitatively "new development of their regional cooperation."
(2023-04-17). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: La sesión constitutiva de la Asamblea Nacional. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Candidatura, el Vicepresidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral y dos destacados juristas comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para valorar el proceso que ha llevado a la próxima constitución de la nueva legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, lo que ocurrirá el próximo día 19 y los deberes que asumen los elegidos ese día para las máximas responsabilidades del Estado, el Gobierno y el Parlamento cubanos.
(2023-04-17). El Consejo de Ministros en el diseño institucional cubano. cubadebate.cu En aras de seguir contribuyendo a la cultura político-jurídica de nuestros ciudadanos, dedicaremos este trabajo a explicar el diseño del gobierno en Cuba, su composición, funcionamiento e importancia.
(2023-04-17). Cuerpo de Guardabosques de Cuba mantiene bajo control incendio forestal en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques de Cuba mantienen hoy bajo control un incendio forestal de medianas proporciones en el municipio de Mantua, en la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río. El siniestro se inició en la tarde del viernes último en la zona rural conocida como Loma de Fara y Gabito, a unos 15 kilómetros de ese poblado.
(2023-04-17). Dieciséis personas murieron y nueve resultaron heridas en un incendio en un edificio de Dubái. cubadebate.cu Dieciséis personas murieron y nueve resultaron heridas en un incendio en un edificio residencial de Dubái el sábado, dijeron el domingo periódicos locales citando a la Defensa Civil de Dubái. "Las autoridades competentes están llevando a cabo una investigación exhaustiva para proporcionar un informe detallado sobre las causas del accidente", señala el comunicado.
(2023-04-17). Kylian Mbappé y Jonathan David lideran a goleadores del fútbol francés. cubadebate.cu El estelar Kylian Mbappé (PSG) y el ariete canadiense Jonathan David (Lille) cerraron hoy la jornada 31 del fútbol francés en la cima de los goleadores con 20, la que el francés busca conquistar por quinta temporada consecutiva.
(2023-04-17). "La confianza militar mutua entre China y Rusia se ha consolidado", afirma Ministro chino de Defensa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu China está dispuesta a "reforzar la comunicación estratégica" con el Ejército ruso, declaró el ministro de Defensa del gigante asiático, Li Shangfu, quien se reunió este domingo con el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, en el marco de su visita oficial a Moscú.
(2023-04-17). España: Realizan primer trasplante pulmonar del mundo completamente robótico. cubadebate.cu El primer trasplante pulmonar completamente robótico del mundo fue realizado este lunes por cirujanos del Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron de Barcelona. La intervención, realizada con un robot Da Vinci, demostró que es posible extirpar el órgano enfermo e introducir el donado a través de una incisión de ocho centímetros en la parte inferior del esternón y justo por encima del diafragma.
(2023-04-17). Gobierno de EEUU tuvo acceso total a los mensajes directos de los usuarios de Twitter, afirma Elon Musk. cubadebate.cu Elon Musk, el empresario y fundador de SpaceX y Tesla, ha afirmado recientemente en una entrevista que el Gobierno estadounidense tuvo "acceso total" a los mensajes directos privados de los usuarios de Twitter."El grado en que las agencias gubernamentales tenían efectivamente acceso total a todo lo que ocurría en Twitter me hizo explotar la cabeza", dijo el empresario.
(2023-04-17). Incendio forestal en zona rural de Pinar del Río afecta a más de 100 hectáreas de bosques. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas combinadas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques de Cuba y bomberos forestales continúan combatiendo un incendio en la zona rural conocida como Loma de Fana, al noroeste del poblado de Montezuelo, en el municipio de Mantua, Pinar del Río. El jefe del CGB en la provincia, explicó que se están implementando medidas técnicas especializadas.
(2023-04-17). La Matemática con la estrella hexagonal y la Victoria de Girón. cubadebate.cu En esta semana tendremos buena ejercitación matemática, generada a cuatro manos y dos mentes, con la estrella regular de seis puntas y problemas de ficción asociados a la batalla de Girón. La sopa de palabra prometida pasa para la próxima semana.
(2023-04-17). Lavrov y Vieira discuten la situación en Ucrania y la asociación estratégica ruso-brasileña. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, realizó este lunes una rueda de prensa conjunta con su homólogo brasileño, Mauro Vieira, durante su visita al gigante suramericano. Durante la reunión, Vieira abordó la situación en Ucrania y destacó la disposición de Brasil para participar en la "solución pacífica" del conflicto.
(2023-04-17). Concursan en el Premio Casa de las Américas, del 24 al 28 de abril, 480 obras literarias. cubadebate.cu El Premio Casa de las Américas celebrará su 63 edición del 24 al 28 de abril. En esta ocasión el lauro se convocó en los géneros de Cuento, Literatura testimonial, Estudios sobre la presencia negra en la América y el Caribe contemporáneos, así como en Literatura brasileña, con libros de ficción publicados en portugués entre 2020 y 2022.
(2023-04-17). Petro y Biden se reunirán el jueves para debatir sobre paz y migración. cubadebate.cu El próximo jueves Joe Biden y Gustavo Petro, sostendrán un encuentro para debatir sobre paz y migración, en el marco de la visita del mandatario sudamericano a EE.UU. A su salida hacia la nación norteamericana, Petro expresó a la prensa sus expectativas en esa reunión, en especial con el tema sobre la paz en su país y en todo el continente americano.
(2023-04-17). øQué dijo el ministro de Energía y Minas sobre la situación del combustible? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas, Vicente de la O Levy, dijo en declaraciones al Canal Caribe que los suministradores de combustible no han podido cumplir con los compromisos que tenían con Cuba a partir de la situación económica y energética que hay en el mundo. Además, existen problemas con los insumos para producirlo.
(2023-04-17). øQuieres trabajar con nosotros?: Ideas Multimedios ofrece nuevas plazas en el área de administración y servicios. cubadebate.cu øQuieres ser parte de Ideas Multimedios, integrado por Cubadebate, la Mesa Redonda, Fidel Soldado de las Ideas, Con Filo y Cuadrando la Caja? Si estás interesado en trabajar con nosotros en las nuevas áreas de administración, ventas, finanzas y servicios internos, envía tus datos antes del 1 de mayo. Aquí te dejamos la convocatoria de las nuevas plazas:…
(2023-04-17). Rinden tributo a internacionalistas de Cuba en Siria (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Sirios y cubanos rindieron homenaje a los combatientes internacionalistas cubanos que defendieron la soberanía de esta nación árabe frente a las agresiones israelíes, durante la guerra de octubre de 1973. El acto de homenaje se realizó con motivo del 62 aniversario de la primera derrota de la invasión de Estados Unidos por Playa Girón, y tuvo lugar en la sede de la primera división del Ejército àÅrabe Sirio, a unos 25 kilómetros al sur de Damasco.
(2023-04-17). Se mantendrán las afectaciones eléctricas durante todo el día, déficit de 425 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación desde las 11: 22 hasta 12: 23 horas con un máximo de 80 MW y desde las 14: 36 horas hasta las 03: 42 horas de la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación en el horario de la noche fue 504 MW, a las 19: 10 horas. La disponibilidad del SEN a las 07: 00 horas es de 2000 MW.
(2023-04-17). Yarisleidis Cirilo: Ser la diputada más joven me conlleva a un compromiso con el pueblo. cubadebate.cu El 19 de abril, cuando sea la sesión constitutiva de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder popular, la guantanamera Yarisleidis Cirilo dará lectura al juramento de los diputados, un importante reto para la destacada canoísta. "Ser la diputada más joven es un orgullo y me impone nuevas tareas. Me estoy preparando para esta gran responsabilidad".
(2023-04-17). Servicio de Guardacostas de EE.UU devuelve 27 migrantes irregulares cubanos. cubadebate.cu El Servicio de Guardacostas de EEUU realizó la operación número 36 de devolución de migrantes irregulares del presente año, con 27 personas, 25 hombres, una mujer y un menor, que habían participado en una salida ilegal del país e interceptados en el mar. Con este retorno suman un total de 2357 personas devueltas por el Servicio de Guardacostas.
(2023-04-17). SpaceX canceló el lanzamiento al espacio del Starship, su cohete más grande y potente. cubadebate.cu Este lunes, la compañía aeroespacial SpaceX canceló el lanzamiento programado al espacio de su cohete más grande y potente, el Starship. "Una válvula de presión parece estar congelada, así que a menos que empiece a funcionar pronto, no habrá lanzamiento hoy", escribió el director ejecutivo de la compañía, Elon Musk, en su cuenta de Twitter.
(2023-04-17). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este lunes 17 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este lunes 17 de abril en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-04-17). Vegueros de Pinar del Río en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los vegueros pinareños propinaron este domingo KO a Camagàºey (11×1) en siete entradas y quedaron solos en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que transita por los terceros partidos de las cuartas subseries particulares. En su estadio Capitán San Luis, la tropa vueltabajera contó con feroz ofensiva del tercer bate Frank Raúl González.
(2023-04-17). Visitará Cuba ministro de Exteriores de Singapur. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Singapur, Vivian Balakrishnan, realizará una visita oficial a Cuba a partir del próximo 19 de abril, informó la Cancillería de esta nación antillana.
(2023-04-17). John F Kennedy y las secuelas de Bahía de Cochinos. cubadebate.cu El 14 de abril de 1961, cinco barcos "mercantes" se enrumbaron desde Centroamérica hacia la Bahía de Cochinos en Cuba. Coincidencialmente, tres de ellos portaban los nombres de Bárbara, Houston y Zapata, tal y como lo relatara el ex oficial de la US Air Force, Fletcher Prouty, al investigador Paul Kangas. Transportaban una fuerza paramilitar de unos 1 500 hombres, denominada Brigada 2506.
(2023-04-17). Percepciones no son realidades. cubadebate.cu Levantarse contra lo contrario, en esta tribu cada vez menos civilizada; es para muchos un modo de existencia, una forma -quizás absurda- de perpetuarse entre semejantes. Acontece una especie de lucha que ahoga, a golpes de protagonismo, el resultado colectivo. El bien (o mal) común no despierta interés. Son sepultados los argumentos en vanas ofensas, linchamientos "mediáticos" y contabilizaciones de "dislikes".
(2023-04-17). Meet Frank Mugisha: A Ugandan Activist Daring to Speak Out Against Bill to Jail & Kill LGBQT People. democracynow.org 
We speak with Ugandan LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha about a draconian new anti-gay bill the country is on the verge of imposing, which makes it a crime to identify as queer, considers all same-sex conduct to be nonconsensual, and even allows for the death penalty in certain cases. Both the Biden administration and the U.N. secretary-general are urging Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni not to sign the bill into law. Mugisha says anti-LGBTQ measures in Uganda reflect the legacy of British colonialism, which introduced anti-sodomy laws across Africa, as well as the influence of the U.S. religious right. "The ho…
(2023-04-17). Headlines for April 17, 2023. democracynow.org Sudan's Civilian Deaths Near 100 After 3 Days of Fighting Between Rival Military Factions, SCOTUS Pauses Ban of Mifepristone to Review Case Ruled On by Anti-Abortion Judge, Colorado Enshrines Protections for Abortions and Gender-Affirming Care, Russian Missile Attack Kills 11 in Sloviansk Amid Intensifying Battles in Eastern Ukraine, Kremlin Critic Vladimir Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years for Antiwar Activism, Brazil's Lula Calls on Nations Backing Peace in Ukraine to Form Group to Counter War Machine, 2 Indian Politicians Killed on Live TV While in Police Custody, Macron Signs Highly Unpopular Retir…
(2023-04-17). "Not Too Late": Author Rebecca Solnit & Filipino Activist Red Constantino on Avoiding Climate Despair. democracynow.org 
We discuss climate solutions and the need for broad involvement in the fight to avert climate catastrophe with writer and activist Rebecca Solnit and longtime Filipino climate activist Renato "Red" Constantino. Solnit is the co-editor of Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility, which features an essay by Constantino about his role in the Paris Climate Agreement titled "How the Ants Moved the Elephants in Paris." "This is the decade of decision, and we need as many people as possible engaged as fully as possible," says Solnit.
(2023-04-17). Report from Khartoum: Civilians Killed & Trapped Amid Fighting Between Factions in Sudan's Military. democracynow.org 
We go to Khartoum, Sudan, for an update on fighting that began Saturday between the Sudanese military and a rival paramilitary force that has left at least 97 civilians dead and hundreds more injured. The fighting pits Sudan's military against a powerful paramilitary group and has dashed hopes of a civilian-led, democratically elected government — a key demand of protesters who led Sudan's mass mobilizations in 2019 — and sparked fears of civil war. "What should be the priority right now is a ceasefire," says Sudanese activist Marine Alneel.
(2023-04-17). Sanctions 'undermine hegemony of dollar', US Treasury admits. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The secretary of the US Treasury, Janet Yellen, has admitted that Washington's imposition of unilateral sanctions on countries around the world could weaken the dominance of the dollar. "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 …
(2023-04-17). Ansarullah, Saudi-Backed Presidential Council Complete Yemen Prisoner Swap. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) have freed scores of prisoners on the last of a three-day exchange of nearly 900 detainees, raising prospects for nationwide peace in a country embroiled in a devastating Saudi-led war. | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is managing the prisoner exchange, said on Sunday that planes carrying released detainees took off at the same time from the capital city of Sana'a and the energy-rich northern city of Ma'rib. | "The first flight from Ma'rib and the first flight from Sana'a have left," ICRC…
(2023-04-17). Petro Reminds Officials: Colombia Recognizes China, Not Taiwan. orinocotribune.com The Government of Colombia has reminded its officials that they must abide by the One China principle, as reflected in a letter signed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco José Coy Granados and sent to all ministries on the 21st of February, as reported by the local magazine Semana this Sunday, clarifying that sources from the Foreign Ministry have confirmed the decision. | "In line with the policies of the government of President Gustavo Petro to deepen relations with the nations of the Indo-Pacific region and, taking into account the relevance of the relationship with the People's Republic of China, it…
(2023-04-17). Protest in Taiwan Against Tsai's Meeting With US Congressman McCarthy. orinocotribune.com More than 50 political parties in the island of Taiwan staged a protest outside Taoyuan Airport in Taipei on Friday against regional leader Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. | The Friday activity, themed "Anti-Taiwan independence, anti-interference" started around 7: 30 pm and lasted for more than an hour. More than 200 people from over 50 political parties — including the Labor Party of Taiwan, the Reunification Alliance Party, the Chinese Unification Promotion Party, and the New Party — gathered outside the airport, calling for reunification and waving banners with slogans su…
(2023-04-17). Save Khader Adnan: Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike for 72 days on Palestinian Prisoners' Day. samidoun.net 
Khader Adnan, the Palestinian prisoner on hunger strike for the past 72 days, has reached a very dangerous and critical health condition as of 17 April, Palestinian Prisoners' Day. Despite — or perhaps because of — the severity of his health condition, the occupation courts once again delayed a hearing on his case and potential …
(2023-04-17). 'The Real Americone Dream': Ben & Jerry's Scoopers Organizing for a Union. commondreams.org Ben & Jerry's workers at the ice cream company's flagship shop in Burlington, Vermont on Monday filed for a union election amid a wave of organizing efforts at Amazon, Apple, REI, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and other major employers across the United States. Organizers in Burlington are calling themselves Scoopers United and are backed by Workers …
(2023-04-17). Big crowd remembers Appin massacre. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of people gathered at the Cataract Dam on April 16 to remember the 14 Dharrawal men, women and children killed in the Appin Massacre in 1816. Stephen Langford reports.
(2023-04-17). The Israeli Attack on South Lebanon and Al Aqsa Crisis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Not Smart Enough! US Smart Bombs 'Punctured' by Russian EW Attacks; Intel Report Says JDAMs Fizzling Out. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). Indian workers and farmers unite against Modi government's 'Corporate-Sectarian Nexus'. peoplesdispatch.org On April 5, 100,000 workers, farmers, and agricultural workers held a unity rally in Delhi in rejection of the pro-corporate, anti-poor policies and sectarian politics of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party…
(2023-04-17). Russian armed forces eliminate three Ukrainian sabotage teams in Kupyansk area. tass.com The official representative of the Western Battle Group, Dmitry Shepelyavtsev, said that during the counter-battery operation, the crews of the Msta-S self-propelled artillery mount destroyed a mortar crew of a 120-mm gun in the area of the settlement Dvurechnoye…
(2023-04-17). Pacific Fleet warships participate in antisubmarine warfare exercise. tass.com The Admiral Panteleev large antisubmarine ship and the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate completed firing from 100 mm and 30 mm artillery pieces against sea and air targets…
(2023-04-17). Russian Pacific Fleet to switch to final stage of drills from April 18 — defense chief. tass.com All of the Pacific Fleet's forces went on heightened alert on April 14 in a surprise combat readiness check…
(2023-04-17). Over 160 Russian naval ships involved in Pacific Fleet's massive drills — defense chief. tass.com "The troops are exercising to conduct qualification firings and tactical drills and practice multi-service force interoperability," Sergey Shoigu reported…
(2023-04-17). Pacific Fleet's massive drills practice preparedness for employing strategic subs — Shoigu. tass.com The Pacific Fleet's forces "have practiced the issues of the combat sustainability of strategic missile-carrying submarines and their preparedness for employing their weapons, Sergey Shoigu reported…
(2023-04-17). Putin highly commends Pacific Fleet's sweeping drills. tass.com "The first stage of the sudden inspection has passed at a very high level," the Russian President noted…
(2023-04-17). Over 200 foreigners sign army contracts in Moscow in 2023 — chief enlistment officer. tass.com It is stressed that foreign nationals can also sign contracts with the Defense Ministry…
(2023-04-17). Belarusian agricultural exports to Russia on the rise in Q1 — Deputy PM. tass.com Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Leonid Zayats noted that in the first quarter, GDP growth in the agricultural sector for all categories of farms amounted to 3%…
(2023-04-17). Kaspersky Lab develops mobile drone detector. tass.com The device is intended for use at public events, for the protection of private property and transport infrastructure…
(2023-04-17). US debt burden close to being out of bounds — investor. tass.com In February of this year, the overall amount of the US federal debt crossed the mark of $31 trillion and surpassed the previous record, accounting for 125% of GDP…
(2023-04-17). Russian indices in the green as trading closes on Moscow Exchange on Monday. tass.com The dollar-to-ruble rate fell by 0.47% to 81.4 rubles, the euro rate dropped by 1.16%, to 89.15 rubles…
(2023-04-17). Yum! Brands sale of Russian KFC business to Smart Service final. tass.com The sale to Smart Service includes all Russian KFC restaurants, operating system, master franchise rights and the trademark for the Rostik's brand…
(2023-04-17). Russia starts exporting electricity to Kyrgyzstan — Inter RAO. tass.com The delivery schedule will be agreed by the parties on a regular basis in accordance with the provisions of the dispatch control and the rules of the energy markets…
(2023-04-17). Annual inflation down to 3.51% in March, will continue to decline in April — regulator. tass.com According to the forecast of the Bank of Russia, inflation in the country will be 5-7%. by the end of the current year…
(2023-04-17). Russia is ready to discuss imports of Indian cars — Deputy Prime Minister. tass.com In late March 2023, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov said that cars from India, for example, cars produced by Tata motors could appear on the Russian market…
(2023-04-17). Russia awaits India's decision to allocate second site for NPP construction — Deputy PM. tass.com The Kudankulam nuclear power plant is being built in southern India with the technical assistance of Russia…
(2023-04-17). Ukrainian army continues shelling Donetsk region's settlements. tass.com As a result, a woman died…
(2023-04-17). Eleven persons injured by gas bottle explosion in Kazakhstan — emergencies ministry. tass.com Causes of the incident are under investigation…
(2023-04-17). Bryansk Region governor reports attempt to illegally cross border. tass.com Bogomaz said the security barrier was installed to ensure the safety of local residents living in border settlements…
(2023-04-17). Russian Foreign Minister starts Latin American tour. tass.com Sergei Lavrov will meet with senior officials and hold talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira…
(2023-04-17). Denmark has no red lines in arms supplies to Ukraine — Russian Ambassador. tass.com Vladimir Barbin said that Denmark established a special fund worth $1 billion to increase military assistance to Ukraine…
(2023-04-17). Denmark rejects interaction with Russia in Nord Stream investigation — Ambassador. tass.com Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said that Russia will seek a comprehensive, transparent and fair investigation into all aspects of sabotage on gas pipelines…
(2023-04-17). Russia stands alone against NATO-Ukrainian military-industrial conglomerate — diplomat. tass.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin noted that Ukraine is currently "a stumbling block in relations between Russia and the West"
(2023-04-17). Anti-Russian sanctions harm developing nations — Brazilian foreign minister. tass.com The Russian and Brazilian delegations, led by the foreign ministers, held talks on Monday morning at the palace housing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Brazilian capital…
(2023-04-17). Russia reiterates support for Brazil's bid for permanent UNSC seat — Lavrov. tass.com Sergey Lavrov noted that Brazil would take the presidency of the Group of 20 next year, "and we will chair BRICS"
(2023-04-17). Russia, Brazil outline schedule to resume operation of bilateral institutions — Lavrov. tass.com Sergey Lavrov highlighted the special role of bilateral institutions in strengthening relations of strategic partnership between Russia and Brazil…
(2023-04-17). Lavrov says he has invited Brazilian counterpart to visit Russia. tass.com Sergey Lavrov arrived in Brazil, the first stopover on his Latin American tour, on Monday…
(2023-04-17). Russia and Brazil agree on need to reform financial institutions — Lavrov. tass.com According to the Russian top diplomat, the approaches of Moscow and Brasilia regarding the events taking place in the world are consonant, the countries are united by the desire to promote "the formation of a more just, truly democratic, polycentric world order"
(2023-04-17). Russia, Brazil interested in cooperation in energy, outer space — Lavrov. tass.com The top diplomat stressed that at the talks the parties agreed "to take stock of everything that has been done in recent years in terms of legal treaties and for further development and interaction"
(2023-04-17). US ambassador's refusal to meet with State Duma proves biolab data are correct — lawmaker. tass.com Vasily Piskaryov said that the "empty and defiant note," which was sent by the US ambassador in response to an invitation from the commission, exposes the inability and unwillingness of the US to conduct a "normal professional dialogue"
(2023-04-17). Russia wants soonest possible end to Ukraine conflict — Lavrov. tass.com Lavrov also expressed gratitude to the Brazilians for their excellent understanding of why the conflict in Ukraine began as well as their readiness to contribute to finding a way to settle it…
(2023-04-17). Moscow to expel Western diplomats involved in subversive activity in Russia — spokeswoman. tass.com "Any actions by the United States, the UK and Canada or other unfriendly countries that have joined the rabid Russophobia of the Anglo-Saxons aimed at inciting discord and enmity in our society will be dealt with most resolutely, while the diplomats involved in this subversive activity will be expelled from Russia," she said…
(2023-04-17). UK Foreign Ministry demands consular access to Kara-Murza — Ambassador Kelin. tass.com Kelin said that the final decision on this matter will be made by the Russian court, noting that the British citizenship of Kara-Murza will not play a role in the matter…
(2023-04-17). Russian diplomat calls for ensuring security of Russians in Sudan. tass.com The situation in Sudan has escalated over disagreements between army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who also heads the Sovereign Council, and the head of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who is his deputy in the council…
(2023-04-17). Over 70 drone operator companies trained for Ukrainian army — LPR expert. tass.com According to Colonel Vitaly Kiselev, each such company has from 50 to 60 people…
(2023-04-17). Pico-satellite to be placed in orbit by fall — operator. tass.com RuVDS founder and CEO Nikita Tsaplin said that the launch of the satellite will be unprecedented for Russia…
(2023-04-17). Customers showing interest in programs on new orbital station — institute. tass.com Director of the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences said that there are talks that there are tasks that can be solved in the interests of the national economy at the expense of ROS…
(2023-04-17). Weight machine for new orbital station under development — institute. tass.com Director of the Institute of Biomedical Problems, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Oleg Orlov said that the treadmill used on the ISS could be among the simulators for ROS…
(2023-04-17). Russian children's rights commissioner gets threats to Donbass children from Kiev. tass.com Maria Lvova-Belova said that the parents whose children stay on vacation at resorts in southern Russia are also being harassed by the Ukrainian side…
(2023-04-17). Gershkovich makes no complaints to US ambassador who visited him in detention unit. tass.com According to the press service, Evan Gershkovich told the ambassador that he had been visited by members of the public supervisory commission and the Moscow human rights ombudsperson more than once…
(2023-04-17). World number one Djokovic lauds Russian tennis player Rublev's latest ATP title. tass.com This week, both Rublev and Djokovic are set to play at the Belgrade ATP 250 tournament in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina…
(2023-04-17). Olympic Champ Sikharulidze appointed as Russia's Figure Skating acting president. tass.com "The FSFR Director General Alexander Kogan, who had been in this office since December 2022, voluntarily resigned," the statement added…
(2023-04-17). Sudanese army, rapid support force agree on humanitarian pause. tass.com Clashes continue across the country…
(2023-04-17). Death toll above 80 from start of clashes in Sudan — WHO. tass.com 126 people were injured…
(2023-04-17). World is at pivotal point, Japan's foreign minister says. tass.com G7 member-states would like "to work together with developing countries known as the Global South" on various matters, Yoshimasa Hayashi said…
(2023-04-17). G7 foreign ministers agree to keep sanctions against Russia. tass.com "The G7 Foreign Ministers concurred into reinforcing coordination to prevent and respond to evasion of sanctions as well as third party weapon supply to Russia," the statement reads…
(2023-04-17). South Korea, US start joint air exercise — Yonhap. tass.com The exercise will involve more than 60 South Korean warplanes, including F-35A, F-15K and KF-16 fighters, while the US side will mobilize more than 40 aircraft, including F-16 fighters, A-10 attack aircraft as well as F-35B and FA-18 jets of the Marine Corps…
(2023-04-17). US Treasury officials to discuss enforcement of sanctions against Russia in Europe, Asia. tass.com US agencies will seek to deny businesses that provide material support to Russia's special military operation "access to the world's most important markets," the press release said…
(2023-04-17). Taiwan records approach of 18 Chinese aircraft in past day. tass.com In response, the Taiwanese military sent air patrols and also activated air defense systems to track the Chinese aircraft…
(2023-04-17). China to not reduce level of military cooperation with Russia no matter what — newspaper. tass.com The article noted that exchanges between the defense ministries of the two countries were important for maintaining mutual security confidence, mutual political trust, as well as for normal relations…
(2023-04-17). Nearly 100 civilians killed in clashes between army, paramilitary force in Sudan — medics. tass.com No official data about casualties among the conflicting sides has been available yet…
(2023-04-17). Japan protests Russia's exercise near Kuril Islands. tass.com "We protested because the strengthening of Russia's military presence in the northern territories contradicts our country's position," Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said…
(2023-04-17). Slovakia's top brass says it transferred 13 MiG fighters to Ukraine — newspaper. tass.com "The transfer took place on the ground under maximum security conditions," Slovakian Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad was quoted as saying…
(2023-04-17). Russia records 5,789 daily COVID cases, 36 deaths — crisis center. tass.com As many as 401 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Russia over the past day, down 12.1% from a day earlier…
(2023-04-17). Turkish defense minister to discuss grain deal with Ukrainian infrastructure minister. tass.com Hulusi Akar and Alexander Kubrakov met in Istanbul on April 7 to discuss the implementation of the grain deal…
(2023-04-17). Khartoum to be freed from RSF within next two days — Sudan's army. tass.com It is noted that most of the rebel forces in Khartoum have been liquidated…
(2023-04-17). Washington to use seized Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine, US Attorney General confirms. tass.com On April 13, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland admitted that Washington was considering using the frozen assets of the Bank of Russia stored in accounts abroad to restore Ukraine…
(2023-04-17). Baku set to promote peace agenda with Yerevan — top Azerbaijani diplomat. tass.com According to the ministry, the sides discussed current issues of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States, the current situation in the region, including the peace agenda between Baku and Yerevan…
(2023-04-17). EU ambassador to Sudan assaulted in his residence — EU foreign policy chief. tass.com This constitutes a gross violation of the Vienna Convention, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said…
(2023-04-17). Lavrov passed invitation to Brazilian president to visit Russia — Brazilian MFA. tass.com The Russian minister also invited his Brazilian counterpart to visit Moscow…
(2023-04-17). Canciller ruso arriba a Brasil e inicia gira por Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net Las conversaciones entre los cancilleres de ambos países tratarán sobre el potencial de la asociación estratégica brasileño-rusa.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). Presidente de Rusia valora inspección de Flota del Pacífico. telesurtv.net Putin aseguró que las prioridades para el uso de las Fuerzas Armadas se dirigen, en primer lugar, en dirección a Ucrania.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). Funcionarios de Justicia españoles van a huelga por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net Además de los paros parciales, para este miércoles hay convocada una huelga general durante toda la jornada, así como una manifestación que partirá desde el Ministerio de Justicia en Madrid.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). Myanmar indulta a más de tres mil reos por Año Nuevo budista. telesurtv.net El portavoz de las fuerzas armadas, teniente general Aung Lin Dwe, dijo que la amnistía es una "celebración del Año Nuevo de Myanmar para alegrar a la gente y abordar las preocupaciones humanitarias".
(2023-04-17). Casi 5.000 palestinos están encarcelados en prisiones israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Detenidos palestino señaló que entre los prisioneros se incluyen 29 mujeres y 160 niños.
(2023-04-17). ONU expresa decepción por incumplimiento de tregua en Sudán. telesurtv.net El representante de la ONU apuntó que los enfrentamientos también se intensificaron esta mañana.
(2023-04-17). Elecciones en Río Negro y Neuquén abren año electoral en Argentina. telesurtv.net Además, habrá comicios municipales en las ciudades de Trelew (Chubut) y en General Cabrera (Córdoba).
(2023-04-17). Disidencias FARC-EP se reunirán con el Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net La información fue entregada públicamente en esta zona rural del país, en medio de un encuentro con comunidades étnicas y campesinas.
(2023-04-17). Marina surcoreana abre fuego de advertencia a barco del Norte. telesurtv.net El Estado Mayor Conjunto de Corea del Sur dijo que hizo disparos de advertencia y emitió advertencias para expulsar a una lancha patrullera norcoreana que violó la Línea Límite Norte.
(2023-04-17). Tiroteo deja cuatro muertos y decenas de heridos en Alabama, EE.UU. telesurtv.net La Agencia para la Protección de la Ley de Alabama (ALEA) que confirmó las muertes este domingo por la mañana, no dio un número actualizado de personas heridas.
(2023-04-17). Tres empleados de la ONU son asesinados en combates en Sudán. telesurtv.net El Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) de las Naciones Unidas suspende por un tiempo su trabajo en Sudán tras la muerte de tres de sus empleados,…
(2023-04-17). Ejército y paramilitares enfrentados en Sudán acuerdan tregua temporal. telesurtv.net El compromiso surge después que la alianza opositora de Sudán pide el cese inmediato de combates.
(2023-04-17). øPor qué se celebra el Día Mundial de la Lucha Campesina?>. telesurtv.net La fecha recuerda con iniciativas a los campesinos, indígenas, agricultores y trabajadores en general, que respaldan la lucha por la tierra y la reforma agraria.
(2023-04-17). Canciller de Rusia iniciará gira por América Latina y el Caribe. telesurtv.net Visitará Brasil, Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba. Se extenderá hasta el 21 de abril.
(2023-04-17). Ataque terrorista causa 40 muertos entre militares de Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Grupo armado emboscó a un destacamento gubernamental. Provocó 40 muertos -seis uniformados y 34 voluntarios-, además de 33 heridos.
(2023-04-17). Biden insta a Congreso de EE.UU. a restringir uso de armas. telesurtv.net Un tiroteo en la fiesta de cumpleaños de un adolescente, en Alabama (sur), dejó saldo de cuatro fallecidos y numerosos heridos.
(2023-04-17). Presidente de Venezuela se reúne con canciller de Colombia. telesurtv.net El encuentro entre Nicolás Maduro y Álvaro Leyva Durán contribuyó a afianzar las relaciones bilaterales y repasar la agenda de cooperación estratégica entre ambas naciones.
(2023-04-17). Cinco obras para recordar a Gabriel García Márquez. telesurtv.net Crónica de una muerte anunciada significo el regreso del Gabo a la literatura tras una década intensa dedicada al activismo político y al periodismo militante.
(2023-04-17). Arabia Saudita libera unilateralmente a unos 104 yemeníes. telesurtv.net La liberación es una iniciativa de Arabia Saudita, que interviene en Yemen al frente de una coalición militar.
(2023-04-17). Concluye intercambio de casi 900 prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net Para mayo próximo se prevé un nuevo intercambio de retenidos; esta vez de 1.400: 700 de una parte y 700 de la otra.
(2023-04-17). Juicio contra presidente Lasso entra en nueva fase en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Comunicación de la Presidencia informa que el presidente fue hospitalizado por una infección urinaria.
(2023-04-17). Estado Islámico asesina a 34 civiles en dos ataques en Siria. telesurtv.net Medios locales denuncian que EE.UU. continúa el saqueo de los recursos naturales en las zonas que ocupa en el nordeste.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). Peronistas se movilizarán en apoyo a vicepresidenta argentina. telesurtv.net Partido Justicialista convoca a "La Ciudad con Cristina", el sábado 22 de abril, a partir de las 10H00 hora local, en el microestadio de Ferro.
(2023-04-17). Conmemoran en Cuba proclamación del carácter socialista de la Revolución. telesurtv.net El escenario resultó propicio para reafirmar el apoyo mayoritario de los cubanos al proceso revolucionario.
(2023-04-17). Vladímir Putin recibe en Moscú al ministro de Defensa de China. telesurtv.net Presidente de Rusia asegura que la cooperación militar de China y su país refuerza las relaciones bilaterales, consideradas estratégicas.
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). Nuevo tiroteo deja un fallecido en cárcel de Loja, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Grabadas por lugareños, en imágenes que circulan por redes sociales se escuchan disparos y gritos de auxilio de mujeres.
(2023-04-17). Guatemala con más municipios en alerta media por Covid-19. telesurtv.net Las autoridades llamaron a mantener medidas preventivas como el lavado constante de manos y el distanciamiento físico en lugares cerrados.
(2023-04-17). Inquietud por espacios en boletas electorales de Guatemala. telesurtv.net Las autoridades del TSE informaron que a finales de este mes concluirá el ajuste del padrón electoral.
(2023-04-17). Denuncian persistencia de retos para los DD.HH. en Honduras. telesurtv.net Una comisión internacional de DD.HH. visitará Honduras entre el 24 y el 28 de abril del 2023 para observar la situación de derechos humanos en el país.
(2023-04-17). Capturan a delegado de migración mexicano por muerte de migrantes. telesurtv.net El funcionario del Inami enfrenta cargos por los delitos de ejercicio ilícito del servicio público, lesiones y homicidio doloso.
(2023-04-17). Publican resultados de elecciones provinciales argentinas. telesurtv.net El presidente Alberto Fernández aseguró que el proceso electoral celebrado este domingo es una muestra de la democracia recuperada hace 40 años.
(2023-04-17). Confirman el asesinato de un líder social en Arauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Según Indepaz, con el asesinato de Montoya Melo, Colombia suma 50 lideres y lideresas asesinadas a lo largo del 2023.
(2023-04-17). Presidente Petro llega a EE.UU. para reunirse con Joe Biden. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro y Joe Biden conversaran sobre la política de droga y de paz total, la migración, las oportunidades de inversión y el cambio climático.
(2023-04-17). Ministro de Defensa ruso detalla inspección a la Flota del Pacífico. telesurtv.net Putin pidió al ministro de Defensa seguir con el desarrollo de maniobras de la Flota del Pacífico y prestar atención a la preparación de eventos similares en otras flotas.
(2023-04-17). Aumenta a 97 la cifra de muertos por enfrentamientos en Sudán. telesurtv.net La OMS comunicó que la mayoría de los decesos y heridos se han registrado en la capital Jartum.
(2023-04-17). 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".
(2023-04-17). 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.
(2023-04-17). ATMIS Kicks Off Mental Health Training for Troops in Somalia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) kicked off a five-day training to equip its personnel with skills and knowledge to respond to their mental health and psychological needs while serving with the mission. | RELATED: | The training on mental health and psychosocial support in peace support operations brought together the military and police officers who are exposed to violence, death, and destruction.
(2023-04-17). Colombian President Arrives in the US to Meet With Biden. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro landed in New York to begin his visit to the United States, where he will meet with the U.S. President Joe Biden on April 20. | RELATED : | The meeting will take place at the White House in Washington D.C, where Petro and Biden will discuss issues of bilateral importance such as the fight against drugs, the peace process in Colombia, migration to the United States, investment opp…
(2023-04-17). Death Toll Rises to 97 as Fighting Rages in Sudan. telesurenglish.net Clashes in Sudan's capital Khartoum raged for a third day, raising the death toll to 97 on early Monday. Hundreds of civilians were wounded in the violence. | RELATED: | The tense situation in Sudan has sparked broad concerns in the international community, with the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League and other international organizations having called for an immediate ceasefire. | Violent clashes erupted on Satu…
(2023-04-17). Four Dead, 28 Wounded at US Birthday Party Shooting. telesurenglish.net Four people died and 28 others were wounded at a birthday party in Dadeville, the U.S. state of Alabama, over the weekend. | RELATED: | The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) launched a death investigation at the request of the Dadeville police chief. The investigation is a result of a shooting that occurred at approximately 10: 34 p.m. local time Saturday near the 200 Block of Broadnax Street in Dadeville, loca…
(2023-04-17). Mexican Rear Admiral Detained for Death of Migrants in Fire. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) detained the Chihuahua state delegate of the National Institute of Migration (INM), Retired Rear Admiral Salvador Gonzalez, who faces charges due to the fire that occurred in a migration center in Ciudad Juarez on March 27. | RELATED: | On the night of that fateful day, 28 people were injured during a fire in which 17 Guatemalans, 7 Venezuelans, 8 Salvadorans, 6 Hondurans and…
(2023-04-17). Montana TikTok Ban Sparks Protests From Civil Rights Activists. telesurenglish.net Last week, the Republican-led House of the U.S. state of Montana approved a bill banning TikTok in the state, triggering nationwide opposition arguing that it infringes on citizens' rights to free expression and access to information. | RELATED: | According to the bill, entities such as Apple and Google's app stores and TikTok itself would be prohibited from allowing residents in Montana to download TikTok. Entities that violate the…
(2023-04-17). Myanmar Militar Junta Grants Amnesty to Over 3,000 Prisoners. telesurenglish.net Myanmar's Military Junta granted amnesty to 3,015 prisoners in an order, and 98 foreign prisoners and five Sri Lankans in separate orders on Monday, the first day of the local calendar New Year. | RELATED: | It is to mark the Southeast Asian country's traditional New Year with peace in mind and on humanitarian grounds, as well as in view of relations between the respective countries and Myanmar, the Military Junta said. | Myanma…
(2023-04-17). President Maduro Ratifies Venezuelan Support to UNASUR. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro ratified Venezuela's commitment to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the regional integration processes. | RELATED: | "We celebrate the Day of UNASUR, an integration mechanism that emerged from the peoples' struggle. We reaffirm our commitment to fight for the consolidation of regional integration, a fundamental action for the preservation of the values of the Great Homeland," he said. | In 2014, the members of…
(2023-04-17). Russian FM Lavrov Arrives in Brazil to Start LATAM Tour. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Brasilia to discuss with the Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira issues of their country's bilateral relations. | RELATED: | Their meeting will take place at Itamaraty Palace, where they will discuss issues related to trade, investment, science, technology, environment, energy, defense, culture, and education. | Besides addressing the perspectives of the Brazilian-Russ…
(2023-04-17). The Sudanese Air Force Launches Airstrikes in Khartoum. telesurenglish.net On Monday, violent clashes in Khartoum renewed around the Sudanese Army Command, the international airport, and the Presidential Palace, after a 3-hours ceasefire on Sunday | RELATED: | The Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors denounced that over 100 people have been killed and hundreds of others injured since the beginning of the clashes. | The Sudanese Army said that they had limited clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around t…
(2023-04-17). Food or Medicine? Inflation Squeezing Retirees in Argentina. latinorebels.com Monthly inflation was 7.7 percent in March, up from 6.5 percent in the same month in 2022. Analysts project annual inflation will come in at 110 percent in 2023, one of the highest rates in the world.
(2023-04-17). This April, Extinction Rebellion Is Building Up To 'The Big One'. popularresistance.org Between protest movements and striking trade unions and workers, the sight of organised people on the streets is once more becoming increasingly common in the UK. These protests and strikes are happening because the hardships we face are glaringly apparent and getting worse by the day — from the climate crisis to the cost of living one. | Given their shared struggle, many groups are now working together to face these issues head on. That will be fully on display this April when Extinction Rebellion and others launch 'The Big One'. | According to the group itself: | By joining the dots between the intersecti…
(2023-04-17). DNA Study Sheds Light on Arab Expansion in Africa, Axum and other Empires. juancole.com 
By Nancy Bird, UCL | — Pre-colonial African history is alive with tales of civilisations rising and falling and of different cultures intermingling across the continent. We have now shed more light on some of these societies using the science of genetics. In a study published in Science Advances, my co-authors and I used DNA …
(2023-04-17). üéß THE AUDIT: Propaganda 101 With PragerU. levernews.com
(2023-04-17). Anti-immigration propaganda stirs up anger and rioting in Knowsley. thecommunists.org The following article was sent to Proletarian by a worker in Liverpool. ***** On Sunday 12 February, a fire blazed in a burnt-out riot van outside the Suites hotel in Kirkby, Knowsley, following a protest outside protesting against the housing of 'illegal' immigrants. The mainstream media's constant bombardment of the narrative that 'immigrant hotels' are …
(2023-04-17). China Minister Hails 'Strong' Russia Ties in Putin Meeting. themoscowtimes.com Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Sunday told Putin that Russia-China ties have "entered a new era."
(2023-04-17). 'Freedom –°annot Be Shut Down': Defiance as Russia's Sakharov Center Holds Last Public Event. themoscowtimes.com The veteran human rights group has been evicted by the local authorities from its iconic headquarters in downtown Moscow.
(2023-04-17). Fugitive Russian Mayor Turns Up in Ukraine Combat Zone — Kommersant. themoscowtimes.com The Russian authorities accuse Rustyam Abushayev of making fraudulent land deals and conducting business illegally.
(2023-04-17). Who Is Opposition Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza? themoscowtimes.com Vladimir Kara-Murza comes from a family of intellectuals and dissidents, several members of which were executed by the Soviet authorities.
(2023-04-17). Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison. themoscowtimes.com Kara-Murza, 41, was found guilty of treason, "false information about the Russian army," and affiliation with an "undesirable organization."
(2023-04-17). Russian Prisons 'Lost' Up to 17,000 Convicts in 2022 – Mediazona. themoscowtimes.com In exchange for a six-month military contract, mercenary outfit Wagner offered prisoners a pardon.
(2023-04-17). Russia's Data Breaches Increase 42-Fold in 2022 — Report. themoscowtimes.com According to Group-IB, 1.4 billion pieces of data such as names, phones, addresses and birthdays appeared online in 2022.
(2023-04-17). U.S. Reporter in Russian Jail 'in Good Health,' U.S. Envoy Says. themoscowtimes.com U.S. ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Evan Gershkovich at Moscow's Lefortovo Prison on Monday.
(2023-04-17). Why Is Tax Day On April 18 This Year? newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). COVID and Free Speech in the High Court. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-17). African Union warns against external interference in Sudan crisis. trtworld.com African Union's Peace and Security Council says it strongly rejects any external interference that could complicate the situation in Sudan. | African Union warns against external interference in Sudan crisis…
(2023-04-17). Explosions rock Khartoum as fighting rages in Sudan for third day. trtworld.com Intense conflict sees airstrikes, tanks on streets, artillery fire and heavy gunfire in crowded neighbourhoods across Sudan. | Explosions rock Khartoum as fighting rages in Sudan for third day…
(2023-04-17). Nigerian aviation workers block traffic in strike over pay, conditions. trtworld.com The strike is likely to add to problems in a sector that regularly faces jet fuel shortages, which often ground local flights and where international carriers struggle to repatriate revenue from ticket sales due to a shortage of foreign currency. | Nigerian aviation workers block traffic in strike over pay, conditions…
(2023-04-17). End of an era: 'The Phantom of the Opera' bows out after 35 years. trtworld.com Based on a novel by Gaston Leroux, "Phantom" tells the story of a deformed composer who haunts the Paris Opera House and falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine. | End of an era: 'The Phantom of the Opera' bows out after 35 years…
(2023-04-17). Legendary American jazz pianist who converted to Islam dies at 92. trtworld.com Jamal was friends with music greats such as Miles Davis, and influenced his work and that of other musicians, including the pianist McCoy Tyner. | Legendary American jazz pianist who converted to Islam dies at 92…
(2023-04-17). Bangladeshi Muslims pray for rain as temperatures peak. trtworld.com Bangladesh is at the forefront of the climate crisis with frequent deadly floods and ever-more-erratic rains. | Bangladeshi Muslims pray for rain as temperatures peak…
(2023-04-17). China dismisses US warship's Taiwan Strait transit as 'hyped up'. trtworld.com Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command says it closely followed and monitored warship's transit through the Taiwan Strait. | China dismisses US warship's Taiwan Strait transit as 'hyped up'…
(2023-04-17). India, Russia eye trade agreement despite opposition from Western countries. trtworld.com The announcement of the possible agreement comes at a time when New Delhi is also engaged in FTA discussions with Britain, the European Union, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. | India, Russia eye trade agreement despite opposition from Western countries…
(2023-04-17). Indian police detain soldier in connection to military base killings. trtworld.com Indian Army says initial investigations indicate personal reasons or animosity behind killings. | Indian police detain soldier in connection to military base killings…
(2023-04-17). Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty. trtworld.com Myanmar junta arrested thousands since its coup more than two years ago, plunging country into turmoil and sparking widespread clashes. | Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty…
(2023-04-17). US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills. trtworld.com The 7th Fleet shared images of the USS Milius's crew looking out into the Taiwan Strait, one of the most crucial waterways in the world for international shipping. | US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills…
(2023-04-17). SpaceX delays test flight of Starship due to booster stage glitch. trtworld.com The US space agency NASA has picked the Starship spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the Moon in late 2025. | SpaceX delays test flight of Starship due to booster stage glitch…
(2023-04-17). African student who revealed police's racist recording rearrested in France. trtworld.com Souleyman Adoum placed in police custody late Friday during protest in Paris against pension reform. | African student who revealed police's racist recording rearrested in France…
(2023-04-17). Austrian court pays Muslim woman damages for headscarf discrimination. trtworld.com The woman had applied to be kindergarten teacher and was rejected because of her headscarf. | Austrian court pays Muslim woman damages for headscarf discrimination…
(2023-04-17). Italy plans to crackdown on migrants, to eliminate "special protection" law. trtworld.com The law allows migrants who are unlikely to win refugee status to stay in Italy for two years, pending renewal as the country faces an influx of refugees. | Italy plans to crackdown on migrants, to eliminate "special protection" law…
(2023-04-17). Live blog: Ukraine claims finding more Chinese components in Russian arms. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict is now in its 418th day. | Live blog: Ukraine claims finding more Chinese components in Russian arms…
(2023-04-17). Live blog: Ukraine sceptical over efforts to end conflict with Russia. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict is now in its 418th day. | Live blog: Ukraine sceptical over efforts to end conflict with Russia…
(2023-04-17). Explained: How an old power struggle erupted in deadly Sudan violence. trtworld.com Tensions have been brewing for weeks between Sudan's two most powerful generals, who just 18 months earlier jointly orchestrated a military coup to derail the nation's transition to democracy. | Explained: How an old power struggle erupted in deadly Sudan violence…
(2023-04-17). Green Ramadan: A time when Muslims turn eco-warriors to care for the planet. trtworld.com Out-of-the-box Initiatives during the Muslim holy month focus on less water use while performing rituals washing, replacing plastic bottles and cutlery during community iftars with reusable ones and reducing food waste. | Green Ramadan: A time when Muslims turn eco-warriors to care for the planet…
(2023-04-17). Iran invites Saudi King Salman to visit Tehran amid thaw in ties. trtworld.com The two Middle East powerhouses had held several rounds of dialogue in Iraq and Oman before reaching the agreement to mend ties on March 10 in China. | Iran invites Saudi King Salman to visit Tehran amid thaw in ties…
(2023-04-17). As a trade bridge, Istanbul can link financial markets: Turkish president. trtworld.com President Erdogan spoke at opening ceremony of the first phase of the Istanbul Finance Center, which was designed with Smart City modeling to meet all needs of the business world. | As a trade bridge, Istanbul can link financial markets: Turkish president…
(2023-04-17). Eye on LAC: Indian Army begins reviewing combat readiness amid military standoff with China. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Indians in Sudan asked to stay indoors, remain calm as capital Khartoum continues to see violence. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Myanmar Junta to release 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners, on New Year's day. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). WATCH: 'Need to boost trade with India,' says Russian Deputy PM on trade imbalances. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). WATCH: One of the biggest drug hauls, 2,000 kgs of cocaine worth over 400 mn euros intercepted at sea near Sicily. firstpost.com
(2023-04-17). Portraits of Politicians — 4: Sinan Oƒüan. uwidata.com Sinan Oƒüan, the fourth candidate in Türkiye's May 14 presidential (and also parliamentary) elections, is a former deputy from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which is now Erdoƒüan's ally. Born in 1967 in Iƒüdƒ±r, Türkiye's easternmost city bordering Armenia and Iran, Oƒüan is the youngest of the presidential candidates. The characteristics of the Victory Party …
(2023-04-17). Debate on parliamentary candidates within the opposition bloc; The Turkish Navy makes a big splash; Normalization between Egypt and Türkiye proceeds. uwidata.com Last week witnessed important developments in Türkiye's electoral agenda and international relations. The candidates nominated by the Nation Alliance sparked controversy, especially within the Republican People's Party (CHP) grassroots. Apart from the electoral agenda, the Turkish Navy fulfilled one of its most important projects. The launch of TCG Anadolu, the world's first drone carrier ship, …
(2023-04-17). Thanks to China and Brazil, U.S. dollar's power over world economy weakens. peoplesworld.org 
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 …
(2023-04-17). Saturday 4/15: Santa Cruz: Protest March to Fight For Abortion Access. indybay.org Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz, CA, 95060…
(2023-04-17). Attack on Japanese prime minister points to growing political instability. wsws.org In the span of less than a year, one former and one sitting prime minister have been the targets of violence, pointing to growing volatility in Japanese politics amid a deepening social crisis.
(2023-04-17). Australian "foreign interference" arrest of businessman linked to China. wsws.org This arrest—with video footage splashed all over the media—occurred amid escalating moves by the Biden administration, backed by the Australian Labor government, to militarily and economically confront China.
(2023-04-17). Dana auto parts workers hold meeting series in Toledo to organize joint fight back with Jeep workers. wsws.org On Thursday, nearly 50 current and former workers from Dana as well as workers from the Stellantis Toledo Jeep Assembly plant, met to discuss a common strategy in the struggle against unjust firings and corporate exploitation.
(2023-04-17). Trump, Republicans venerate police, fascist Texas murderer at far-right NRA conference in Indianapolis. wsws.org Over a dozen Republicans touted their fealty to the gun lobby and police at the annual convention.
(2023-04-17). Chemical fire in Brunswick, Georgia forces residents to evacuate. wsws.org This is the second industrial fire in one week in the United States that forced the evacuation of local homes.
(2023-04-17). French President Macron's China trip exacerbates conflicts between imperialist powers. wsws.org The sharp tensions over French President Emmanuel Macron's recent trip to China shed light on the real goals of the US and its allies' offensive against China and Russia.
(2023-04-17). Australian Liberal Party leader launches vicious attack on Aborigines in Alice Springs. wsws.org Dutton's lurid claims were part of a broader orientation to extreme right-wing forces, amid an existential crisis of the Liberal Party.
(2023-04-17). Stop union sellout of University of Sydney workers! Form a rank-and-file committee to fight for job security, workload reduction and real pay increases! wsws.org The protracted struggle at USYD is now in great danger, precisely at the point where it has the potential to become a spearhead for a broader fight against the intensifying real pay-cutting and cost-of-living crisis.
(2023-04-17). The Wuhan lab lie and US war propaganda. wsws.org The promotion of the Wuhan lab conspiracy theory by the Washington Post, in defiance of near-universal scientific consensus, embodies the US media's transformation into a clearinghouse for wartime propaganda.
(2023-04-17). Will Lehman responds to Department of Labor decision denying access to former UAW President Ray Curry's election protest. wsws.org On Saturday, rank-and-file candidate for UAW president Will Lehman wrote to Thomas Murray, Detroit-Milwaukee District Director of the Department of Labor's Office for Labor-Management Standards, objecting to the withholding of Curry's election protest.
(2023-04-17). How the Sri Lankan working class must fight IMF austerity and defend democratic rights. wsws.org Sri Lankan unions have refused to call any industrial action to fight IMF austerity and President Wickremsinghe's repressive Anti-Terrorism Bill.
(2023-04-17). As Teamsters and UPS begin negotiations, union president O'Brien claims that Biden "did not intercede" to ban rail strike. wsws.org O'Brien's whopper, delivered at a rally in Los Angeles on Saturday, is the surest sign that the Teamsters bureaucracy is colluding with the White House to block strike action at UPS, just like it did with the railroads last year.
(2023-04-17). Kansas City Community Protests After Man Who Shot Black Teen Ralph Yarl Is Released From Custody. newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). Court Filing Shows The Man Gov. Greg Abbott Wants To Pardon Wanted To Shoot Protestors And 'Hunt Muslims'. newsone.com 
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty | Last week, I am working as swiftly as Texas law allows regarding the pardon of Sgt. Perry. — Greg…
(2023-04-17). Derek Chauvin Still A Murderer After Appeals Court Rejects His Bid To Toss Conviction. newsone.com 
(2023-04-17). Washington Becomes Sixth State to Pass Shield Law Protecting Trans Residents. truthout.org In response to far right lawmakers introducing a slew of anti-trans legislation over the past few months, a handful of states have moved to pass shield laws to protect medical providers and trans residents, as well as out-of-state visitors seeking gender-affirming care. On April 10, Washington became the sixth state to pass a law protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care… |
(2023-04-17). Police arrest gunman for killing four soldiers at Indian military base. tribune.com.pk 
An Indian army gunner has been arrested for the killing of four soldiers at a military base near the Pakistan border, police said on Monday, ruling out a terror motive. | The attack took place last week at the Bathinda military station in Punjab, a northern state where tensions have been high over the resurgence of Khalistan movement. | Police said the accused gunner, Desai Mohan, shot the four soldiers dead in the early hours of the morning while they slept, using a stolen rifle and ammunition. | Local media reports quoted an unnamed police official saying the accused was being sexually abused by the four sol…
(2023-04-17). SpaceX postpones test flight of Starship, world's biggest rocket. tribune.com.pk 
SpaceX on Monday postponed the first test flight of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to send astronauts to the Moon and Mars and beyond. | Liftoff of the gigantic rocket was called off just minutes ahead of the scheduled launch time because of a pressurisation issue in the booster stage, SpaceX said. | Standing down from today's flight test attempt; team is working towards next available opportunity | — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 17, 2023 | SpaceX founder Elon Musk said a pressure valve appeared to be frozen, forcing a postponement of the launch which had been planned for 8: 20am Centra…
(2023-04-17). Pakistan lauds Saudi role in Yemen peace dialogue. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Monday welcomed the recent dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards peace in Yemen, lauding Saudi Arabia's role and its efforts in reinforcing the initiatives of the Sultanate of Oman and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen. | A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the Saudi efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Yemeni crisis, expressing belief that they are timely and would promote peace, stability, and development in the region. | "Pakistan reiterates its principled support for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis through dialogue and consultation," the statement s…
(2023-04-17). Eleven people die of sunstroke near Mumbai after open-air award function. tribune.com.pk 
At least eleven people died on Sunday after suffering from sunstroke at an event attended by India's home minister on the outskirts of Mumbai, the chief minister of Maharashtra state said. | Hundreds of thousands of people attended an award function on Sunday afternoon where federal home minister Amit Shah presented an award to a well-known social activist, on the outskirts of the country's financial capital of Mumbai in Maharashtra. | The event was held outdoors in the afternoon in Khargar, where the maximum temperature recorded was 38 degrees Celsius (100.4°F), normal for this time of the year. | Around…
(2023-04-17). Four dead in Alabama 'Sweet 16' birthday party shooting. tribune.com.pk 
At least four people were killed and 28 wounded in a shooting that erupted during a late-night "Sweet 16" birthday celebration at a dance studio in the small town of Dadeville, Alabama, state police and local news media said on Sunday. | Some of the injured were critically wounded during the shooting in east-central Alabama, about 60 miles (100 km) northeast of the state capital of Montgomery, authorities said. There was no official word on what led to the gun violence. | Authorities said the shooting started shortly after 10: 30pm CT on Saturday but they declined to answer questions or provide further details…
(2023-04-17). Iranian president invites Saudi king to visit Tehran. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has officially invited Saudi Arabia's king to visit the country, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday, after the two regional rivals agreed to end years of hostility following a China-brokered agreement in March. | After years of bad relations that fuelled proxy conflicts across the Middle East, where Tehran and Riyadh backed opposite sides from Yemen to Syria, Iran and the Kingdom reached an agreement to end a seven-year diplomatic rift. | Also read: Iran vows crack down on people who promote removing the veil | "Iranian President (EbrahimRaisi) has sent an invitation to the Saudi king…
(2023-04-17). Putin critic jailed in treason case for 25 years. tribune.com.pk 
Outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for a quarter of a century by a Moscow court on Monday, the harshest sentence of its kind since Russia invaded Ukraine, after being found guilty of treason and other offences he denied. | Kara-Murza, 41, a father of three and an opposition politician who holds Russian and British passports, spent years speaking out against President Vladimir Putin and lobbied Western governments to impose sanctions on Russia and individual Russians for purported human rights violations. | State prosecutors, who had requested the court jail him for 25 years, had accused hi…
(2023-04-17). Rishi Sunak investigated over wife's interest in UK childcare firm. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by parliament's standards watchdog over whether he properly declared his wife's shareholding in a childcare company which stands to benefit from new government policy. | Parliament's Commissioner for Standards began the investigation over a "declaration of interest" on April 13, according to a list of open inquiries on its website on Monday. | Opposition parties had raised questions over media reports that Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy was a shareholder in a company set to benefit from support for the childcare sector announced in March's budget. | "We are…
(2023-04-17). EU lawmakers call for summit to control 'very powerful' AI. tribune.com.pk 
EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT, saying they were developing faster than expected. | The 12 MEPs, all working on EU legislation on the technology, called on US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to convene the meeting, and said AI firms should be more responsible. | The statement came weeks after Twitter owner Elon Musk and more than 1,000 technology figures demanded a six-month pause in the development of systems more powerful than Microso…
(2023-04-17). Judge rejects Trump's request to delay trial in rape accuser Carroll's lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-04-17). Son of toppled Iranian Shah to visit Israel. tribune.com.pk 
The exiled son of the Iranian Shah toppled in the 1979 Islamic revolution will visit Israel this week, Israel's government said on Sunday, calling him the "most senior Iranian personality" to ever pay a public visit to Israel. | Israel and Iran enjoyed warmer ties under the US-backed Shah, though they have become enemies since. | Israel, in its statement, said the visit by Reza Pahlavi is meant to create "a bridge between Israel and the Iranian people, and expressing joint opposition to the Ayatollah regime." | "A democratic Iran will seek to renew its ties with Israel and our Arab neighbours," Pahlavi was quo…
(2023-04-17). Saudi unilaterally releases detainees to Yemen amid peace push. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia on Monday released 104 detainees to Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross and a Saudi-led coalition said, in a unilateral move that follows simultaneous detainee exchanges between Yemen's warring parties. | The military coalition, which intervened in Yemen in 2015 after the Iran-aligned Houthis ousted the government from the capital Sanaa, said the additional release was to support dialogue in continuing efforts to end Yemen's conflict. | A Saudi delegation, which is seeking a permanent ceasefire deal to end military involvement in the war, on Thursday concluded peace talks in Sanaa…
(2023-04-16). Drag Up and Fight Back in San Francisco. indybay.org April 8 march and rally in San Francisco. The march featured 1000 demonstrators most in drag shouting "Whose Streets? Our Streets"
(2023-04-16). Pentagon Leaked Papers Are Probably Fake. So Who's Behind Them? strategic-culture.org We should be cautious about authenticating these documents because no one has either confirmed their authenticity or dismissed them entirely as fake. | In World War II, Winston Churchill said that 'in wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.' Could this infamous quotation be one we should remember when we watch U.S. news outlets reporting on the bombshell leak lately supposedly from the Pentagon, which dominated western news for a few days in mid-April? | Or, put a different way, are the Americans taking us all for a ride and pretending that the leak is genuine and…
(2023-04-16). The U.S. Could Use Some Separation of Media and State. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | being replaced by a man named Matthew Miller. Like Price, Miller has had extensive prior involvement in both the US government and the mass media; Price is a former CIA officer and Obama administration National Security Council staffer who for years worked as an NBC News analyst, while Miller has (2023-04-16). "The Neglect Is Intentional": Inside a Black Enclave in TX Devastated by Big Oil. truthout.org When Tara Bettis is at her home in Beaumont, Texas, the 57-year-old doesn't need a clock to know what time it is. Her body instinctively knows based on the pitches of whistles and bells ringing from her neighbor's property: a massive, land-gobbling oil refinery and chemical plant owned by ExxonMobil. "Everybody knows the whistles — the ones in the morning, the one that lets you know it's 12 o'… |
(2023-04-16). US' Rising Anxiety as Russia Survives Attrition by the Entirety of NATO. thealtworld.com The Chinese, quite possibly, are genuinely perplexed at the US and European strategy: Why does the US not back-off now from this Ukraine war? | President Macron and EU Commission head, Von der Leyen, are back from China. Their visit achieved little that was tangible (except for a few contracts for French businesses), but the atmospherics were terrible. And von der Leyen reportedly cut her trip short. | President Xi was as courteous and patient as ever, but even he failed to hide his grimaces, as Macron went on, and on, about China's responsibility to roll back President Putin over Ukraine. Xi's frustration showed…
(2023-04-16). David Rovics and Kamala Emanuel in concert. greenleft.org.au United States-based, folk-punk singer songwriter David Rovics played in concert with Kamala Emanuel in Brisbane as part of the recent Killing the Messenger tour of Australia.
(2023-04-16). Spurring an Endless Arms Race. tomdispatch.com Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last year, they added $35 billion to the administration's request and, this year, their add-on is likely to prove at least that big. Given that American forces aren't even officially at war right now (if you don't count those engaged in counter-terror operations in Africa and elsewhere), what explains so much military spending?
(2023-04-16). Death Toll From Power Struggle In Sudan Reaches 56 (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | At least 56 people have been killed and 595 wounded in According to the committee, at least 17 of those who were killed in the clashes were civilians. The casualties included a doctor, th…
(2023-04-16). Israeli Army, Police Foil Attempt To Smuggle Weapons From Jordan. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On April 16, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Police foiled an attempt to smuggle 15 handguns from Jordan into Israel. | The IDF said in a statement that soldiers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted two vehicles and suspicious movement near the town of Neve Ur on the border with Jordan. Army troops and police officers were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they catched one of the cars. | Three men were…
(2023-04-16). New ISIS Attack On Truffle Hunters In Central Syria Leaves 26 Dead. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Suspected ISIS terrorists killed at least 26 people in central Syria on April 16, in the latest in a series of attacks targeting people hunting for expensive truffles in the region. | A source in Hama Police Command told the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency that the victims came under attack near the town of Duezin in the eastern countryside of the governorate, without providing any further details. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a pro-opposition monitoring group based in…
(2023-04-16). Syrian Intelligence Officer Killed, Four Wounded In Another Attack Near Al-Golan Front. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On April 16, a Syrian intelligence officer was killed and four others were wounded when unknown militants attacked a position near the front with the Israeli-occupied al-Golan Heights. | The militants opened fire from machine guns and launched rocket-propelled grenades at the intelligence position which is located on a road between the villages of al-Mushirafah and Ras al-Khualid in al-Quneitra countryside, just outside al-Golan buffer zone. | The position reportedl…
(2023-04-16). Three Syrian Service Members Killed In Shelling, Drone Attacks On Greater Idlib Front. southfront.org 
File image. | Three service members from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed and two others were wounded as a result of attacks on the northern Lattakia countryside, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on April 15. | The attacks were all launched from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib by militants from the Islamic Party of Turkistan (TIP)."Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone stri…
(2023-04-16). Turkish-Made Cobra II Armored Vehicles Spotted En Route To Ukraine (Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | Kiev forces are reportedly about to receive several dozens of Turkish-made Cobra II infantry mobility vehicles via Romania. | On April 13, video footage surfaced online showing 20 to 30 Cobra II vehicles moving by rails in northeastern Romania in the direction of Ukraine. The Romanian Armed Forces are not known to operate this type of vehicles, which indicates that they were directly supplied by Turkey. | The Cobra II is a 4×4 wheeled armored infantry mobility vehicle that is made…
(2023-04-16). Unidentified Drone Downed Over Key U.S. Base In Iraq. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: Sabereen News (t.me/sabreenS1). | On April 16, an unidentified drone was downed over Baghdad International Airport, according to the Iraqi Shafaq news outlet. | A security Iraqi source told the outlet that the drone was flying over the Iraqi Federal Police — Special Training Academy, which is also known as Camp Dublin. The training camp is a part of the United States Victory Base Complex. The drone was downed by U.S. forces deployed at the…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Donbass On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Russian Army struck the AFU 125th and 102nd territorial defence brigades near Yampolovka | Russian Army destroyed three ammo depots of the AFU near Terny | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were dest…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Syria On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On April 16, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On April 16, clashes between the Turkish-backed SNA and the SAA were reported in the Tadef area | On April 16, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad travelled to Algeria and met with his counterpart and other Algerian officials | On April 15, an SAA official was wounded by unknown armed men who attacked a security outpost i…
(2023-04-16). Military Situation In Yemen On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 111 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | On April 14, thousands of Yemeni people held massive demonstrations in AnsarAllah-controlled governorates to commemorate the International Quds Day | According to the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the government of Sanaa, 706 Yemeni prisoners will be exchanged for 181 prisoners of the Saudi coalition | MORE ON…
(2023-04-16). Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): A Threat to Civilization and Humanity? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-16). Brics Bank De-Dollarizing, New Chief Dilma Rousseff Says. popularresistance.org The new president of the BRICS Bank has revealed that the Global South-led bloc is advancing toward de-dollarization, gradually moving away from use of the US dollar. | The New Development Bank plans to give nearly one-third (30%) of its loans in the local currencies of the financial institution's members. | Dilma Rousseff, the left-wing former president of Brazil, took over the leadership of the Shanghai, China-based New Development Bank (NDB) this March. The NDB was created in 2014, by the BRICS bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as a Global South-oriented alternative to the US-dominated Wo…
(2023-04-16). Peru's coup-plotting congress has 6% approval, 91% disapproval (but full US backing). geopoliticaleconomy.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.
(2023-04-16). Black Excellence On Display At NAN Convention 2023. newsone.com 
Source: Pacific Press / Getty | Social justice, police reform, and empowerment were key topics at Rev. Al Sharpton's NAN Convention 2023 in NYC this weekend. The star-studded four-day summit, which took place at the Times Square Hotel, brought out Black leaders in entertainment, business, civil rights, education and other fields, to discuss the state of Black America and galvanize the Civil Rights Movement. | MORE: On Wednesday, Kerry Washington joined…
(2023-04-16). Erol Josué strives for healing amid Haiti's chaos. greenleft.org.au As a houngan (male priest in Haitian voodoo), Haitian recording and performing artist Erol Josué is a healer. He spoke following the release of his new album, Pelerinaj (Pilgrimage).
(2023-04-16). Erol Josué strives for healing amidst Haiti's chaos. greenleft.org.au As a houngan (male priest in Haitian voodoo), Haitian recording and performing artist Erol Josué is a healer. He spoke to Bill Nevins, following the release of his new album, Pelerinaj (Pilgrimage).
(2023-04-16). The Blackest News Stories Of The Week: Freaknik, Racists, And More. newsone.com 
Source: Getty Images / Getty | Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through time with the Blackest Stories Of The Week. Witness a mosaic of moments that occurred this past week, offering a glimpse into the news that made headlines. Take a weekly dive into a collection of events that range from awe-inspiring to disturbingly shocking, delivered straight to you. | Sunday, April 9: Source: Alan Schein Photography / Getty | A video of an
(2023-04-16). The US Could Use Some Separation of Media and State. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — April 14, 2023 | The US State Department's spokesperson Ned Price is
(2023-04-16). US Moral Authority Is Dead And Buried. thealtworld.com 
Listen to a reading of this article: | Seven progressive Democrats from the House of Representatives have It's a good letter as far as these things go. It lists the major press freedom advocacy groups and human rights watchdogs who have called for Assange to be released, correctly identifi…
(2023-04-16). Five bodies, wreckage found in Japan helicopter crash search. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). At China's largest trade fair, exporters worry about global economy. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Japan's Kishida vows safety of G7 meetings after 'smoke bomb' attack. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). South Korea fires warning shots after North's boat crosses sea border. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Gunmen storm Mexican resort, kill 7, including child. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Amazon services AWS and Alexa back up after brief outage. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Apple TV down for thousands of US users -Downdetector. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Britain eyes development roles in Japan offshore wind -official. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). China's central bank chief signals phasing out currency intervention. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). IMF sees scope for BOJ to tweak yield target this year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Malaysia plans to set up second 5G network from next year: Sources. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Panasonic may build third EV battery plant in Oklahoma -Kyodo. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Century egg coffee, octopus latte or oysters in Americano, anyone? channelnewsasia.com The cafe scene in China is apparently so competitive that cafe owners have resorted to these bizarre concoctions to woo coffee drinkers.
(2023-04-16). 'He could debut as a professional', says Physical: 100's Choo Sung-hoon about a BTS member. channelnewsasia.com Just which singer is the MMA star referring to?
(2023-04-16). Man wanted for drug trafficking handed over to Singapore authorities after arrest in Malaysia. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). More than 700 victims told to halt transfer of money to 'scam-tainted bank accounts': Police. channelnewsasia.com Potential losses of more than S$12.6 million from over 700 victims were "successfully safeguarded", say the police.
(2023-04-16). Arsenal squander two-goal lead in draw at West Ham. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Bagnaia smashes lap record to take Americas GP pole. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Brighton ruin Lampard's home return with win at Chelsea. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Costa grabs first Wolves goal in 2-0 win over Brentford. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Difficult to rely on Martial due to injury record, says Ten Hag. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Egyptian League suspends almost 6000 fans for shouting insults. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Fulham deepen Everton's relegation woes with 3-1 win. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Haaland continues to set records in Manchester City win over Leicester. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Haaland at it again as Manchester City cut gap to Arsenal. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Hodgson's Palace win again at floundering Southampton. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Horse racing-Corach Rambler roars to victory in Grand National. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Injuries force Jones to make seven changes to Wallabies squad. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Lampard says Chelsea need to learn to fight, and quickly. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Manchester United beat Brighton to reach Women's FA Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Napoli disappoint in 0-0 draw against Verona. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Protesters delay start of Britain's Grand National horse race. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Real's Kroos, Vinicius available for Champions League trip to Chelsea. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Rublev downs Fritz to reach Monte Carlo Masters final. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Rudan issues plea to supporters as Western Sydney book finals berth. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Slovenia stage comeback to beat Romania in delayed BJK Cup qualifier. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Tendulkar junior makes IPL debut with Mumbai. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Tottenham blow top-four chance in defeat by Bournemouth. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). US finishes Billie Jean King Cup qualifying unbeaten. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Winless Delhi pay price for powerplay failings in IPL. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Europe's largest nuclear reactor enters service in Finland. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, no new deadline. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan clashes. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-16). Australia must recognise the Maduro government in Venezuela. greenleft.org.au The Australian government should re-consider its confused policy towards Venezuela and once again recognise the elected government of President Nicolas Maduro, writes Chris Slee.
(2023-04-16). Phenomenology of Delusions. sonar21.com 
[NOTE TO READERS. I DID NOT WRITE THIS. The following comes from one of my readers, Dr. Claudio Selame, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Selame and I have…
(2023-04-16). The Damage Caused by Opposition Leadership to the Electoral Route is 'Irreversible'. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — April 15, 2023 | The damage done by the opposition leadership (by partisan and media means) to the electoral institution has all the characteristics of being, to borrow Dr. Tibisay Lucena's emblematic words, an irreversible trend. | This phenomenon is nothing new, having been proven through the results of numerous opinion polls, focus groups, and family gatherings. There were certainly reasons to think that the animosity toward voting was in decline, that the opposition may be reconciling with the electoral process. But developments this week showed signs that there is still a very…
(2023-04-16). Russia Completes Belarusian Pilots' Training on Nuclear Weapons Use. news.antiwar.com Belarusian Air Force crews have completed their training on the use of tactical nuclear weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday. The ministry released a video featuring a Belarusian pilot explaining that the Russian training course has enabled the crews manning the Belarusian Air Force's Su-25 ground attack jets to use tactical nuclear bombs. …
(2023-04-16). Russia's Pacific Fleet Conducts Weapons Tests. news.antiwar.com The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet is set to carry out various weapons tests, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on Friday. Moscow's drills come amid heightened tensions in the region as well as numerous large scale war drills led by Washington and its allies.The weapons tests and combat exercises are being described as an inspection …
(2023-04-16). Police Are Abusing Civil Forfeiture Laws to Seize Cash for Themselves. truthout.org Cristal Starling awoke to banging and shouting on October 29, 2020. The police smashed open her apartment door in Rochester, New York, and ordered everyone on the ground. More than two years later, Starling is still fighting to recover $8,040 she lost in the predawn raid. The case is one of thousands showing the need for the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration (FAIR) Act, House Resolution 1525… |
(2023-04-16). Quick Thoughts on AI and Intellectual Property. cepr.net There has been a lot of concern in recent days about the impact of AI on people's intellectual property. The latest AI programs screen millions of documents, songs, pictures, and videos posted to the web and freely grab any portion that seems to fit the commands given the program. As it stands, the creators of …
(2023-04-16). Review of EO Film: Three Hooves Up in High Heaven. Films Featuring Animals as Protagonists. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-16). Dr. Michael Yeadon on the Covid Crisis: The Most Important Single Message I've Ever Written. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-16). Comicomment: U.S. is the biggest global cyber thief. ecns.cn These cases show once again that the U.S. is the origin of cyber warfare, the biggest spreader of advanced cyber weapons and the biggest global cyber thief.
(2023-04-16). Properly addressing debt issue matters to global economic recovery: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Properly addressing debt issue matters to global economic recovery and financial stability, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba to visit China. ecns.cn Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba will be the first African head of state to be received by President Xi Jinping since his reelection as Chinese President, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the news briefing on Friday.
(2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) Shi Shiwei: How can China-Germany cooperation in economy and trade be mutually beneficial? ecns.cn At a time of changing political and economic situationsworldwide, what signal and meaning does the visit of Scholz convey? Which constructive attitude should both sides adopt to promote cooperation in the economy and trade and bring more benefits to people in the two countries? Shi Shiwei, visiting professor at the Free University of Berlin and researcher at the China-EU Economic Cooperation Research Center,recently gave an exclusive interview to the column W.E. Talk of China News Service to offer his opinions on this issue.
(2023-04-16). Xiaomi condemns their placement on Ukrainian list of war sponsors. ecns.cn Xiaomi Corp said on Friday that it strongly opposed the Ukrainian government's decision to place it on their so-called list of "international sponsors of war", adding that it only provides civilian smartphones and home appliances.
(2023-04-16). Mainland notice concerning space activities a customary practice: Taiwan Affairs Office. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's recent notice concerning space activities was intended to warn air traffic service departments and airspace users of the possible effects of the activities — a "responsible and customary practice to ensure flight safety," a mainland spokesperson said on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Hong Kong holds activities to mark National Security Education Day. ecns.cn China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a string of activities to mark the annual National Security Education Day under the theme of "National Security, Foundation of Stability and Prosperity".
(2023-04-16). Shenzhou-15 taikonauts complete 4th spacewalk, setting China record. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-15 taikonauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station have completed their fourth spacewalk, the China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). China records expansion in number of EV charging piles in Q1. ecns.cn New charging piles for electric vehicles (EVs) in China saw stable expansion in the first quarter of the year, industry data showed.
(2023-04-16). China launches new meteorological satellite. ecns.cn China on Sunday morning launched a Long March-4B rocket to place a new meteorological satellite in space.
(2023-04-16). First Singaporean tourist group this year arrives in Hainan. ecns.cn Twenty-three Singaporean tourists arrived at Haikou Meilan International Airport in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, on Thursday, marking the first Singaporean inbound tourist group received by Hainan since China opened its bordersto foreign tourist groups on March 31, according to the province's tourism regulator on Friday.
(2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit?>. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?
(2023-04-16). China opposes U.S. placing Chinese firms on entity list, Specially Designated Nationals List. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the U.S. move to place Chinese companies on its "entity list" and Specially Designated Nationals List under the so-called Russia-related excuses, a spokesperson with China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.
(2023-04-16). Chinese Foreign Ministry introduces German FM Baerbock's visit to China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to China at the press conference on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Beijing public transportation cancels mandatory mask rule. ecns.cn Beijing's buses and subways have stopped mandating passengers to wear masks, ECNS learned from insiders on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). China 'highly concerned' about Japan's chip policy, urges Tokyo to follow WTO rules. ecns.cn China is "highly concerned" about Japan's plan to put export controls on some 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
(2023-04-16). China's defense minister to visit Russia. ecns.cn China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu to visit Russia from April 16 to 19.
(2023-04-16). Xi calls for further reform and opening up to drive Chinese modernization in Guangdong. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that Guangdong Province is the pacemaker and experimental zone of China's reform and opening up, and plays an instrumental role in Chinese modernization.
(2023-04-16). Chinese, Brazilian presidents hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing on Friday.
(2023-04-16). China's State Council discusses improvement on employment support policies. ecns.cn China's State Council has discussed ways to improve the policies and measures to help stabilize employment, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Peng Liyuan meets Brazilian first lady. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, met with Rosângela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Beijing on Friday.
(2023-04-16). Senior Chinese diplomat meets German FM. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing on Saturday.
(2023-04-16). Japanese PM uninjured after explosion at Wakayama speech, suspect arrested. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday was evacuated unscathed after an object that appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown near him during his visit to western Japan's Wakayama City for a stump speech, local media reported.
(2023-04-16). COVID-19 pandemic nears its end. ecns.cn The COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end based on data published by the World Health Organization, said Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
(2023-04-16). Cradle of civilization: Qingcheng Mountain. ecns.cn
(2023-04-16). Curtain wall cleaning robot unveiled at Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn An iouluo curtain wall cleaning robot was unveiled at the third China International"ÄÄConsumer"ÄÄProducts"ÄÄExpo"ÄÄin Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-16). Waist exoskeleton robot unveiled at 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn The BES-HV waist exoskeleton robot was exhibited at the third China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Friday. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-16). Beijing injects trees with catkin inhibitor. ecns.cn Catkins seeds from millions of poplar and willow trees have swept across northern China in recent days. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-16). IMF: China's rebound can help a slumping global economy. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told a news conference at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that China this year would contribute about one-third of global growth on Thursday local time.
(2023-04-16). Diamond crown worth $22.95 million unveiled at Hainan expo. ecns.cn A diamond crown worth 158 million yuan ($22.95 million) was unveiled at the third China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Thursday.
(2023-04-16). Did You Know Tisha Campbell Once Cooked For Tupac? newsone.com 
(2023-04-16). Caitlin Johnstone: US Moral Authority Is Dead And Buried. scheerpost.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone / Substack Seven progressive Democrats from the House of Representatives have signed a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for the Biden administration to drop the charges against Julian Assange and cease seeking his extradition. It's a good letter as far as these things go. It lists the major press freedom advocacy groups …
(2023-04-16). Glenn Greenwald: The Real Story of Julian Assange. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald /
(2023-04-16). Lula Criticizes the Hegemony of the Dollar During Visit to China. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). New Report Reveals Systemic Medical Neglect and Violence in CA Women's Prisons. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). Student Debt Forgiveness Is a Win-Win For Our Country. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca 
The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…
(2023-04-16). Researchers Raise Questions About Cobalt Gold Rush, East Palestine Disaster. truthout.org Holidays in my childhood were spent at my grandparents' farm in Plain Grove, Pennsylvania, 35 miles from East Palestine, Ohio. My grandfather's grandfather fought at Gettysburg and homesteaded the 160-acre farm after the Civil War. My grandmother sold it in the 1960s for $13,000, lacking a male heir to do the work; but my relatives still live in the area. I have therefore taken a keen interest in… |
(2023-04-16). What the American People Must Know About the Sensationalist Arraignment of Former President Donald Trump. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-16). The abortion pill must not be banned! indybay.org The evening of April 7th brought a horrifying decision by a Texas federal judge. On April 10th outraged people proclaimed loudly "We fight back!" in the San Francisco Bay Area…and everywhere.
(2023-04-16). At G7 ministers' meet, India stresses need to address climate change in tandem with environmental action. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Burkina Faso: Suspected jihadists kill 40 people. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite after civilian flights divert routes to avoid Beijing's no-fly zone over Taiwan. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). China poised to announce economic comeback as zero-Covid era fades. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Dubai: At least four Indians among 16 dead after massive building fire. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). EAM Jaishankar, US State Secretary Blinken hold telephonic conversation, discuss regional and global issues. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). 'End of an era': Beijing drops mandatory mask requirement for subway travellers. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Europe's largest nuclear reactor starts regular output after 18 years. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). G7 members pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Gunmen kill at least seven people at water park in central Mexico. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). 'I apologise to the victims': Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez regrets loophole in sexual consent law. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). India, US working together to build foundations of peaceful global community, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Indian national dies after getting hit by stray bullet in Sudan clashes. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). IS attack on Syria truffle hunters kills at least 26. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Japan PM Kishida vows to do whatever it takes to ensure safety during G7 summit. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Nepal to make arrangements to allow citizens living abroad to cast votes. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Pakistan: 6 policemen killed in road accident in Balochistan. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Rescuers find remains of crashed army helicopter in Japan, recovers 5 of 10 bodies. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds 'strengthening' role of church amid conflict. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Seoul's military fires warning shots after North Korean boat incursion. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Sudan military attack on paramilitary base kills 56, leaves 600 wounded. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Taiwan claims China's rocket launch sent debris into sea. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). 'The most popular leader for a reason': US Commerce Secretary recounts interaction with PM Modi. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Thousands of Israelis protest for 15th week against judicial reforms. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Ukraine's foreign minister to visit Iraq. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). US: 20 people shot at Alabama birthday party. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). US: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with Sikh diaspora at India House. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). 17 April Historical Events: Know about major events that took place on this date. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Resisting A Two-Tiered Legal System In Majority-Black Jackson, MS. popularresistance.org July 1, 2023 will fall on a Saturday. In Jackson, Mississippi, it's likely to be a very hot day, or a rainy day, or both. It's also the day when House Bill 1020 will take effect, and that the whole of the City of Jackson will be no more — at least with respect to the administration of its criminal legal system. Instead, the city will be partitioned into unequal halves: a Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) and an unnamed nowhere land. | The bill was introduced and shepherded by Rep. Trey Lamar, a Republican and chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, assisted by the house speaker who, exercisin…
(2023-04-16). Israel on the brink of civil war? indybay.org This time, the existential threat to Israel does not come from outside (e.g., from Iran), as has been and is repeatedly invoked inside and outside Israel. It comes from within Israeli society itself, because the new extremist government is also resolutely committed to confrontation in the conflict with the Palestinians. A new spiral of violence has begun:…
(2023-04-16). Billionaire Space Flight Isn't About Colonization. It's Stoking a New Cold War. truthout.org The world has thoroughly entered the second space race, and the military applications of emerging spaceflight technologies may be central to global conflicts in the near future. Exiting a lull in recent decades in global space investment, China has recently completed the world's second operational space station — prompting an alarmist US response. National Aeronautics and Space Administration… |
(2023-04-16). Ecosocialist bookshelf April 2023. greenleft.org.au Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents a selection of new books for people who want to protect the world and transform society.
(2023-04-16). Ecosocialist Bookshelf, April 2023. greenleft.org.au Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents a selection of new books for people who want to protect the world and transform society.
(2023-04-16). Intro to the Discussion on Terrorism and Mass Shootings. podcasters.spotify.com This episode, I briefly discuss some of what was brought up in a fantastic discussion within the black alliance for peace solidarity network on mass shootings, terrorism, and acts of systematized violence. As I mentioned, this is only an introduction, so do not expect groundbreaking analysis however, I believe some of the points which Ayeh and others within the solidarity Netwerk have presented then I discuss here are important and relevant to keep in mind when these topics or issues are brought up or being discussed.
(2023-04-16). A Multipolar World: Between Pride and Shame. libya360.wordpress.com Stephen Sefton We often focus more than anything else on the concrete and material aspects of political, economic and social life, giving less importance to the spiritual and affective aspects of living. However, these aspects in the lives of peoples and societies can have a decisive impact on the development of world events and international…
(2023-04-16). Unusual and Extraordinary: Is Corruption the Enemy to Unify Chavismo? libya360.wordpress.com Clodovaldo Hernández If we follow along with most interpretations of the anti-corruption campaign undertaken by the Venezuelan government over the last few weeks, we would have to conclude that within Chavismo, the political conglomerate that sustains the Venezuelan revolution, there is a war of extermination between factions going on. This perception has solid foundations, since the…
(2023-04-16). Green Left News Podcast Ep 6: Rent crisis, Corbyn's ban, protests in India. greenleft.org.au Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.
(2023-04-16). Human Rights Groups Urge Ceasefire as Dozens Killed in Sudan. truthout.org World leaders are advocating for a cease-fire in Sudan, where fighting between the African nation's military and a paramilitary group throughout the weekend — much of it in the capital, Khartoum — has left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured. "The battles have not stopped," Tahani Abass, a prominent rights advocate who lives near the military headquarters, told The Associated Press. |
(2023-04-16). 'He Needs to Be Investigated': Abortion Case Judge Potentially Hid Law Review Article From Senate. commondreams.org
| Calls for an investigation into Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk mounted Saturday after | The Washington Post In February 2017, Kacsmaryk was deputy general counsel for the Christian conservative leg…
(2023-04-16). Abortion Rights Supporters Protest at US Supreme Court, Nationwide. commondreams.org
(2023-04-16). Global Groups, Leaders Urge Cease-Fire as Dozens Killed in Sudan. commondreams.org
| World leaders are advocating for a cease-fire in Sudan, where fighting between the African nation's military and a paramilitary group throughout the weekend—much of it in the capital, Khartoum—has left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured. | "The battles have not stopped," Tahani Abass, a prominent rights advocate who lives near the military headquarters,
(2023-04-16). Bus cancellations spark new calls to end privatisation. greenleft.org.au In opposition, NSW Labor campaigned against bus privatisation. But, the new minister now says "the options available are limited". Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-04-16). French fascism and the revolt against Macron. greenleft.org.au Continuing his analysis of the social explosion continuing in France, John Mullen looks at the far right and how it has reacted to the movement against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.
(2023-04-16). The First International issue of Wenhua Zongheng is a landmark event for the Global Left. mronline.org 
Wenhua Zongheng is a newly launched international publication bringing together articles originally produced in the Mainland China magazine of the same name in Chinese. It is jointly published in English, Spanish and Portuguese, by Wenhua Zongheng, the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, and Dongsheng—which produces the newsletter News on China.
(2023-04-16). Israeli Police Assault Palestinian Christian Worshippers in Jerusalem. commondreams.org
| The | On this day Eastern Orthodox priests descend to the basement where they say their candles are lit from an illumination ema…
(2023-04-16). Assault on Religious Freedom: Violent Crackdown by Israeli Police on Christian Worshipers in Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Arabic press is reporting violent assaults Saturday evening by Israeli police against Palestinian Christian worshipers in Jerusalem attempting to make their way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for the "Saturday of Light" commemoration. The police attacks took place at the entrance to the Church of the Holy …
(2023-04-16). The Supreme Court's Corrupt Rightward March. levernews.com With an unprecedented ethical cloud looming over the Supreme Court, the justices have continued going about their work pushing our nation's laws far to the right, as if nothing matters.In recent weeks, we've learned that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for years taken
(2023-04-16). Black Maternal Health Week: Baby Dove Shows Us Why Black Doulas Matter. newsone.com 
Source: Baby Dove / Edelman | The incomparable strength of women starts with their ability to give birth. Bringing life into this world is the cornerstone to our survival as a race, yet a lot of us, including many pregnant women themselves, know little about the very complicated journey that comes with growing a human life in your body for nine months at a time. | That's where the work of a doula comes in. We learned all about it this past week for the occasion of Black Maternal Health Week, which promotes the proper knowledge and understanding when it comes to birth care, reproductive rights and even the hard fa…
(2023-04-16). After Feared Global Food Shortage, Rift in EU Emerges Over Grain Glut. news.antiwar.com Poland and Hungary will pause imports of Ukrainian grain. The European Union's agricultural policies in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have caused a glut of wheat in Central Europe, harming the region's farmers. On Saturday, Hungarian agriculture minister István Nagy announced Budapest would temporarily block imports of Ukrainian wheat and oilseeds until July …
(2023-04-16). US, South Korea To Begin Large-Scale War Games This Week. news.antiwar.com Over 100 American and South Korean warplanes will take part in large-scale, joint aerial war games. The military exercises come as North Korea warns of a realistic chance of nuclear war. On Monday, 1,400 soldiers will begin participating in the 12-day war games. The military aircraft will involve advanced fighter jets, such as the F-35 …
(2023-04-16). LNG Is a Bridge Fuel to a Hotter, More Dangerous World. commondreams.org
| The eyes of the world are on Sapporo, Japan this weekend as energy ministers of some of the world's largest economies, the
(2023-04-16). Cuba Wushu team makes debut at ALBA Games in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com 
Cuba's Wushu School, with over 5,000 practitioners, is sending a team to compete in the Regional Friendship Games in Venezuela for the first time. See more.
(2023-04-16). Venezuela, Crime and Punishment? orinocotribune.com By Maria Paez Victor — Apr 14, 2023 | During the past couple of weeks, Venezuelans have witnessed something unheard of before in their country: many people in high-ranking government positions have been arrested for corruption. An entire network was discovered of public officials and private businessmen who have allegedly robbed the nation of billions of dollars centered around three key government enterprises, the public oil company PDVSA, the entity supervising the cryptocurrency (SUNACRIP), and the public steel industry. | In a heartfelt address to the nation, an indignant President Nicolás Maduro called…
(2023-04-16). University of California Workers Center Disability Justice in Union Organizing. truthout.org As President Joe Biden moves to end the public health emergency with insufficient public objection, it may appear that U.S. residents also are no longer concerned about the pandemic, nor about the lives of 4 in 10 people who are high-risk for adverse impacts, disablement or death from COVID. Our labor organizing experience at the University of California (UC) indicates otherwise: People will take… |
(2023-04-16). In The Philippines, Repression And US Trade Policy Go Hand-In-hand. popularresistance.org For call center workers in the Philippines, attempts to unionize the workplace don't just entail confrontations with local management—but overseas US-based multinationals and the US federal government's foreign policy agenda as well. Since 2022, the Biden administration has promoted a new economic initiative known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). Touted as a vehicle for "writing the new rules of the 21st century economy," the IPEF links 14 nations across the Pacific Rim into an emergent bloc that has been compared to the defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership. Like the TPP before it,…
(2023-04-16). Robot Police Dogs + Fake Crime Waves. dissidentvoice.org NYPD Adds 'Spot,' the Robot Dog, to Force NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell assured the public "that the use of this technology will be transparent, consistent, and always done in collaboration with the people who we serve." [emphasis added] Whole Foods closes San Francisco flagship store after one year, citing worker safety "Incidents of theft in …
(2023-04-16). Heavy Fighting Breaks out in Sudanese Capital, Imperiling Revolution. juancole.com 
( Middle East Monitor ) — Clashes erupted Saturday between the conventional Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly known as the Janjaweed militias, in the capital Khartoum. The RSF had been deployed in 2019 by the military junta against the civilian revolutionary movement that overthrew dictator and war criminal Omar …
(2023-04-16). From the Field: Haiti's 'hostage population' struggle to survive. news.un.org Haiti's population is being held hostage to brutality and gang violence, according to a report from the UN humanitarian office (OCHA), which contains harrowing testimony from a country seemingly in freefall.
(2023-04-16). WFP chief puts hold on Sudan aid operations, following death of 3 staff in unrest. news.un.org The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted all operations, as a result of the fighting between rival military groups in Sudan, which led to the deaths of three WFP employees on Saturday. The UN Secretary-General has called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
(2023-04-16). When The Meeting Is "Upgraded". smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
In international relations the equality of the rank is observed rigorously unless both sides agree on "upgrade". E.g. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met last time he was in Moscow not only with his same rank–Sergei Lavrov–but he was also invited to Kremlin and met Vladimir Putin. But this is normal. By far the more interesting "upgrade" is this:
(2023-04-16). French Workers Take The Streets As Pension Reform Becomes Law. popularresistance.org Spontaneous protests broke out in France on April 14, Friday, after the country's Constitutional Council ratified the increase in the retirement age from 62 to 64, the most controversial aspect of the pension reforms pushed by the Emmanuel Macron-led government. Macron signed the bill into law early on Saturday. | Even though the Council struck down certain provisions of the bill, it also rejected the first version of the Referendum of Shared Initiative (RIP) on the implementation of the reforms. The proposal for the referendum was submitted by the MPs from the left-wing New Ecologic and Social Peoples Union's (N…
(2023-04-16). Video: Protest against Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque. greenleft.org.au Protesters march through Sydney streets against the recent violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-16). Video: Protest against violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque. greenleft.org.au A march through Sydney streets on April 15 protested against the recent violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque by Israeli occupation forces, reports Peter Boyle.
(2023-04-16). The US-NATO War of Aggression against Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca When Belgrade was bombed, the children's hospital was the object of air attacks. It had been singled out as a strategic target. NATO stated that to "save the lives" of the newly borne, they did not bomb the section of the hospital where the babies were residing, instead they targeted the power generator, which meant no more power for the incubators.
(2023-04-16). U.S. Act of War against the European Union: President Biden Ordered the Terror Attack against Nord Stream. High Treason against the People of Europe. globalresearch.ca In international law, "Territorial Integrity" extends to "properties" located within the territorial waters of the Nation State. The deliberate destruction of said "properties" within a country's territorial waters by or on behalf of a foreign state actor constitutes an act of war.
(2023-04-16). Biden's New Title IX Proposal Is A Move To Whip Votes, Not Protect Trans Kids. popularresistance.org On April 6, the Biden administration proposed changes to Title IX regulations concerning trans youth participating in sports. The regulation change would prohibit any schools or universities that receive public funding from passing "blanket bans" — bans that prohibit all trans youth from participating in any sport at all — but would make it acceptable for schools to ban transgender students from sporting activities on a sport-by-sport basis. While Democrats are touting this as a win for transgender rights, this is simply another example of the so-called "progressive" party proposing moves to make them…
(2023-04-16). nuestrAmérica: Asambleas contra las rutas del saqueo. indybay.org
(2023-04-16). What effect do mRNA "vaccines" have on human consciousness? expose-news.com The strategies we are currently employing aren't working. Appealing to published science, data, rational debate, and ethical responsibility is water off a duck's back. In fact, the response of governments around the …
(2023-04-16). High Blood Pressure CAN be controlled without Drugs. expose-news.com High blood pressure is underdiagnosed and yet when it is diagnosed it is often over-treated. In most cases, however, it is a relatively simple problem and I know from the many letters …
(2023-04-16). The emerging new world economy. asiatimes.com 
The emerging new always both frightens and inspires the fading old. History is evidence of that unity of opposites. Sharp-edged rejections of what is new clash with enthusiastic celebrations of it. The old gets pushed away even as bitter denials of that reality surge. The emerging new world economy displays just such contradictions. Four major …
(2023-04-16). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…
(2023-04-16). NATO video: France leads training for war in Black, Baltic Seas. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com
(2023-04-16). Producer of Turkish drones used on three continents to launch unmanned aircraft for more mayhem. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Bayraktar TB2 combat drone has been used and is being prepared for use to murder people in Armenia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Libya, Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Western Sahara. The CEO of the company, Haluk Bayraktar, is the son-in-law of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan. ==== Azeri Press AgencyApril 16, 2023 "Bayraktar Kƒ±zƒ±lelma" carries out next …
(2023-04-16). Sudan: Turkey's next military intervention? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Hàºrriyet Daily NewsApril 16, 2023 Ankara expresses worry over armed clashes in Sudan Türkiye has expressed its concerns over the escalated tension following armed clashes in Sudan over the weekend. "We are concerned about the armed clashes taking place today in the Republic of Sudan," read a written statement issued by the Foreign Ministry late …
(2023-04-16). People Power Ends Nuclear Energy Era in Germany. commondreams.org
Millions of people worked towards this day for years. People who protested against reprocessing plants, nuclear waste transport, unsafe nuclear waste storage facilities, and the construction of new nuclear power plants. Those decades of resistance were worth it.The German nuclear phase-out is a victory of reason over the lust for profit; over powerful corporations and their client politicians. It is a people-powered success against all the odds.I thank all the brave people who took risks for their beliefs; everyone who took part in demonstrations; all the people who signed petitions and sent letters of p…
(2023-04-16). To Fight Inequality, Tax The Patriarchy And Invest In Care. progressivehub.net REBEKAH ENTRALGO | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(2023-04-16). HHS To Extend EUA Jab Indemnity To 2024, Azov-Mexico Overlap & UN Doc OK's "Consensual Sex" w/ Minor. 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 (4/16/23). 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
(2023-04-16). Chloe Bailey Talks Overcoming Imposter Syndrome And How She Uplifts Herself. newsone.com 
(2023-04-16). What to Know About the Coming Fight in Congress Over Mass Surveillance. commondreams.org
| One of the most sweeping surveillance statutes ever enacted by Congress is set to expire at the end of this year—creating an important opportunity to rein in America's sprawling surveillance state. |
(2023-04-16). Is The War In Yemen Coming To An End? popularresistance.org A delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Yemen's capital Sana'a alongside Omani negotiators with the aim of reaching a resolution to the protracted war in Yemen. This marks a major turning point in a conflict that began more than eight years ago and has been characterized as a stalemate between Yemen's Houthis and a coalition of anti-Houthi forces backed and led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | This arguably unexpected turn of events‚Äâ—‚Äâsurprising given Saudi Arabia's years-long war against a group they characterize as "Iran…
(2023-04-16). Arab League Council Demands Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – The Council of the Arab League demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan at an emergency meeting of permanent representatives on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Argentina Registers Over 40,000 Cases of Dengue Fever in 2023. sputnikglobe.com BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – More than 40,000 cases of dengue fever have been registered in Argentina since January 1, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Bavaria Urges Germany's Federal Government to Devolve Nuclear Power Plant to Local Control. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The German state of Bavaria is urging the federal government to grant it decision-making autonomy on the future of the recently-deactivated Isar 2 nuclear power plant, Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soeder said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Biden Approves Alaska LNG Project, Angering Environmental Advocates. sputnikglobe.com The Biden administration on Thursday approved exports of liquefied natural gas from the Alaska LNG project, reports media. The Department of Energy has approved the Alaska Gasline Development Corp project to export LNG to countries with which the US does not have a free trade agreement.
(2023-04-16). Brazilian President Warns US Against 'Encouraging' Ukraine Conflict. sputnikglobe.com Washington and its allies have already provided Kiev with billions of dollars worth of arms, which Russia says adds to prolonging the Ukraine standoff.
(2023-04-16). Bulgaria Eyeing Temporary Ban on Ukrainian Grain Imports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Bulgaria is mulling the possibility of introducing a temporary ban on grain imports from Ukraine, following the lead of Poland and Hungary, Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Yavor Gechev said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Fire in Residential Building in Dubai Kills 16 People. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A massive fire in a five-story residential building in Dubai's Old Town resulted in 16 people killed and nine others injured, the UAE newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the Dubai Civil Defense.
(2023-04-16). Five Bodies, Part of Missing Japan's Military Helicopter Found Off Okinawa. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Deep-sea divers on Sunday discovered the remains of Japan's UH-60JA military helicopter that went missing last week and the bodies of five people at a depth of 106 meters (348 feet) off the southern prefecture of Okinawa, Japanese news agency reported, citing Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) officials.
(2023-04-16). Daesh Terrorists Kill Over 30 Mushroom Pickers in Syrian Hama, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – Daesh terrorists have killed 32 people who were picking desert truffles in the Syrian province of Hama, Syrian newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sources.
(2023-04-16). Italy Sends Two Dozen M109L Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine – Reports. sputnikglobe.com ROME (Sputnik) – Italy is seemingly shipping by rail to Ukraine around 20 M109L self-propelled howitzers, Italian media report, citing footage shot by eyewitnesses at a railway station in the city of Udine in the northeast of the country.
(2023-04-16). Japan to Step Up Safety Measures at G7 Summit After Wakayama Incident. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan will take additional security measures at the upcoming G7 summit in Hiroshima following the recent explosives attack in Wakayama Prefecture involving Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the head of Japanese security company CCTT, Hideto Osanai, told Sputnik.
(2023-04-16). Largest Rebel Group, Colombian Government Peace Talks To Start In Mid-May – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) plan to start peace talks with the country's government next month, media report.
(2023-04-16). Mortal Football: Archaeologists Unearth Mayan Stone Scoreboard for Deadly Pelota Game. sputnikglobe.com The Maya played "pelota" – a football-like game – for fun, allegedly, as a way to resolve social conflicts. The game was quite dangerous and the winners were sometimes sacrificed to gods, but this was the best alternative to full-scale conflict that Mayan society could offer.
(2023-04-16). Murder of Orient Express? Luxury Train Operator to Drop UK Service Due to Brexit Security Checks. sputnikglobe.com The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which was originally established in 1883 as a long-distance passenger service connecting various European cities, is currently considered a legendary and iconic mode of travel. But it looks like the legend is coming to an end.
(2023-04-16). Netizens Call Out Mark Hamill for Chatting With Ukrainian Militants Featuring 'Nazi Flag'. sputnikglobe.com Hollywood star Mark Hamill, best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, ended up committing quite a blunder after he participated in a video chat with members of Ukrainian armed forces.
(2023-04-16). Possible Gunpowder Seized From Home of Suspected Bomber in Japan's Wakayama – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Police in Japan seized a computer and a gunpowder-like substance from the house of 24-year-old Ryuji Kimura, suspected of throwing an explosive device toward Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the Japanese broadcaster reported on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Prince Harry 'Had Hearty Talk With King Charles' Before Agreeing to Attend Coronation. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Prince Harry had a heart-to-heart conversation with his father, King Charles III, before agreeing to attend his upcoming coronation, a British tabloid reported on Sunday, citing sources.
(2023-04-16). Putin Attends Orthodox Easter Service at Moscow Cathedral. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, located a few hundred meters from the Kremlin, for the Orthodox Easter service.
(2023-04-16). Putin Congratulates Orthodox Christians on Easter. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Orthodox Christians and Russian citizens on Easter, saying the holiday gives believers hope, inspires good thoughts and deeds, and serves to establish high moral ideals and values in society.
(2023-04-16). Putin Holds Meeting With Chinese Defense Minister. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese Defense Minister and member of China's State Council Li Shangfu, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Putin, Chinese Defense Minister Li Hail Strong Bilateral Ties Surpassing 'Cold War-Era Alliances'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Chinese Defense Minister and member of China's State Council Li Shangfu, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Russian Authorities Report New 2-Mile Ash Outburst at Ebeko Volcano. sputnikglobe.com YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia (Sputnik) – The Ebeko volcano in Russia's Kuril Islands has spewed ash at the height of 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) in a second such episode in two days, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). Sen. Johnson: Level of Biden Family Grift 'Jaw-Dropping'. sputnikglobe.com Senator Ron Johnson's comments about the bank records confirming allegations of corruption, which were made in 2020 report, "Hunter Biden, Burisma, and Corruption: The Impact on US Government Policy and Related Concerns," have brought the Biden family's controversies to the forefront of American politics once more.
(2023-04-16). Seven Dead as Gunmen Attack Swimming Resort in Central Mexico – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – At least twenty gunmen attacked visitors at the La Palma swimming resort in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, leaving seven people dead, media report.
(2023-04-16). Sudanese Armed Forces Take Control of RSF Headquarters in Omdurman – Reports. sputnikglobe.com KHARTOUM (Sputnik) – The Sudanese Armed Forces have taken control of the entire headquarters of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city of Omdurman and all the equipment there, the Al Jazeera broadcaster reports citing a Sudanese military representative.
(2023-04-16). Sudanese Journalists' Union Calls for Evacuation of Reporters – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Sudanese Journalists' Union called on the country's authorities on Sunday to evacuate reporters working for the RT Arabic and the US-owned Alhurra broadcasters who cannot leave their offices in the center of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum because of shelling, RT said on its Russian-language Telegram channel.
(2023-04-16). Sunak's Ex-Minister Accused of Berating Staff as UK PM Braces for Raab Bullying Report. sputnikglobe.com Both Alok Sharma and Dominic Raab have vehemently denied the allegations, arguing that they maintained friendly relations with their staffers.
(2023-04-16). Taliban: Territory Will Not Be Used Against Russia, Central Asia. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A delegation of the Russian Foundation for Islamic Culture, Sciences and Education has received assurances from a senior Taliban official that the movement will not let Afghan territory to be used against Russia, a member of the delegation, Magomedbashir Albogachiev, told Sputnik.
(2023-04-16). Train With Hazardous Materials Derails in Maine – Video. sputnikglobe.com Three railroad employees were slightly injured in the Maine train derailment, which officials claimed was caused by a washout of ice and debris on the tracks.
(2023-04-16). Trump's Attorney Recused From Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case. sputnikglobe.com Attorney Evan Corcoran's recusal occurred after he had to testify in a classified documents case at the behest of the prosecution.
(2023-04-16). UK King Charles III's Personal Net Worth Amounts to $745Mln – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The personal fortune of UK King Charles III amounts to 600 million pounds ($745 million), surpassing that of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the British newspaper reported on Sunday. In 2022, the queen's fortune was estimated at 370 million pounds, the newspaper said.
(2023-04-16). Ukraine to Start Talks With Poland on Export of Products on Monday. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine will start negotiations with Poland on the issue of product exports on Monday, Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi said, adding that similar talks with Romania and Slovakia are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
(2023-04-16). One Killed, Six Injured in Donetsk as Ukraine Targets Cathedral on Easter. sputnikglobe.com DONETSK (Sputnik) – Ukrainian troops have shelled the city of Donetsk overnight and some of the rockets fell near the cathedral, where the Orthodox Easter service was taking place, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
(2023-04-16). UN Secretary General Holds Talks With Sudan's Conflicting Sides. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has discussed the situation in Sudan with the conflicting sides, calling for an end to violence and the return to political dialogue, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
(2023-04-16). UN Security Council Calls on Conflicting Sides in Sudan to Stop Violence. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The UN Security Council (UNSC) has called for an end to violence in Sudan and has urged the conflicting parties to cease hostilities.
(2023-04-16). UN's World Food Programme Suspends Operations in Sudan After Death of Three Employees. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Nation's World Food Programme (WFP) is temporarily suspending all operations in Sudan after three of its workers were killed and two were injured in the ongoing violence in the country, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain said on Sunday.
(2023-04-16). US Community College Enrollment Down Nearly 40 Percent Over Last Decade. sputnikglobe.com Compared to the average tuition of $75,000 per year at other colleges, community college offers unmatched affordability. A student at a public two-year college pays an average of $3,860 per year, compared to $10,940 at a public university and $39,400 at a private four-year college.
(2023-04-16). Video: Protesters Rally in Prague Against Czech Government's Economic Policies. sputnikglobe.com Up to 35,000 people flocked to Wenceslas Square in Prague to take part in an anti-government demonstration there, a local digital media outlet reports, citing the protest's organizers.
(2023-04-16). Yellen: US Dollar Global Hegemony Could Be Undermined by Western Sanctions. sputnikglobe.com The US Treasure secretary also insisted that no country in the world, other than the United States, has the "institutional infrastructure that would enable its currency to serve the world" like the US dollar.
(2023-04-16). 📨 Modo Avión: øCoachella?, si tenemos Cubadisco. cubadebate.cu Hoy es domingo y el cuerpo lo sabe. Abrieron los ojos y fueron directo a Cuba Joven, o a Cubadebate, porque las cosas buenas como Modo Avión se recetan en doble dosis. A veces es duro ser una de las newsletter con más pinta del Ejército Libertador. La presión es fuerte, lo sabemos. Abróchate el cinturón que este viaje empieza ahora.
(2023-04-16). La Tira de los Lectores: Los ríos de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada a los ríos cubanos. Recuerda que puedes comunicarte con nosotros a través del correo comentacubadebate@gmail.com o mediante nuestros perfiles en redes sociales.
(2023-04-16). Falleció el periodista, crítico musical y amigo solidario español Carlos Tena. cubadebate.cu El periodista y crítico musical español Carlos Tena ha fallecido en Madrid a los 79 años, según confirmó este viernes RTVE, corporación pública española a la que estuvo vinculado desde los años sesenta. Su fallecimiento ocurrió el jueves. Carlos Tena (Madrid, 1943) fue también corresponsal de Cubainformación y publicó artículos en el digital Cubadebate.cu., tras irse a residir a La Habana en 2003.
(2023-04-16). Haaland continúa anotando goles y ya supera a dos leyendas de la Premier League. cubadebate.cu No hay un jugador de la Premier League más letal que Erling Haaland. El delantero del Manchester City ha conseguido 45 goles en la temporada 2022/23. Además, se mantiene a la cabeza en la carrera por la Bota de Oro Europea, con 60 puntos, 14 por delante de Harry Kane.
(2023-04-16). Plaza de la Revolución: Detectan ilegalidades en la Unidad Comercial Dulcinea-Acapulco y Taller de mantenimiento Acapulco. cubadebate.cu El pasado martes 11 de abril, fuerzas combinadas del Grupo Provincial de Enfrentamiento de La Habana, la Dirección Municipal de Inspección, junto al Equipo de Fiscalización y Control de Plaza de la Revolución llevaron a cabo una acción de control en la Unidad Comercial Dulcinea-Acapulco, perteneciente a la Empresa Extrahotelera Palmares.
(2023-04-16). 62 SNB: Las Tunas regresa a la cima de la tabla de posiciones. cubadebate.cu Con jonrón del emergente Yudier Rondón en el octavo inning con un corredor en circulación, Las Tunas venció este sábado 2-0 a Cienfuegos y se acomodó en la cima de la 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que transita por sus cuartas subseries. En este partido con sede en el sureño estadio 5 de Septiembre no se cometieron errores.
(2023-04-16). A pesar de las protestas, Macron promulga ley que eleva a 64 años la edad de jubilación en Francia. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, el presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, promulgó la ley que eleva a 64 años la edad de jubilación y la exigencia de cotizar 43 años a partir de 2027 para cobrar una pensión completa. La decisión de Macron se dió tras la aprobación en la víspera de la reforma al sistema de pensiones por los miembros del Consejo Constitucional.
(2023-04-16). Alemania desconectó sus tres últimos reactores en actividad: Dice adiós a la energía nuclear. cubadebate.cu Alemania desconectó sus tres últimos reactores en actividad, y dijo adiós a la energía nuclear a 62 años de la entrada en funcionamiento en el país de su primera electronuclear. Mientras tanto, otros países industrializados y no pocos de los llamados en vías de desarrollo anunciaron inversiones para comenzar a utilizar ese tipo de energía.
(2023-04-16). Atentado a Cristina Fernández: Las revelaciones encontradas en computadoras y celulares de Jonathan Morel. cubadebate.cu El peritaje sobre todos los dispositivos electrónicos (tablets, computadoras, celulares) de Jonathan Morel, el líder de Revolución Federal, reveló algunos datos sorprendentes, varios de los cuales muestran su obsesión especialmente con Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, y también con Alberto Fernández.
(2023-04-16). Canciller francés llama al diálogo para solucionar la crisis ucraniana. cubadebate.cu En una entrevista exclusiva concedida a NHK en vísperas de la reunión de los cancilleres del G7, que se celebra en Japón este domingo, la canciller francesa resaltó el papel internacional, incluido este foro de los países más industrializados, en la búsqueda de una solución al conflicto.
(2023-04-16). Canciller ruso, Serguei Lavrov, realizará visita a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, Excmo. Sr. Serguei V. Lavrov, arribará a Cuba el próximo 19 de abril. Durante su estancia, el distinguido visitante sostendrá conversaciones con autoridades cubanas y realizará otras actividades de interés.
(2023-04-16). Disidencias FARC-EP anuncia reunión con el gobierno de Gustavo Petro. cubadebate.cu El llamado Estado Mayor Central (EMC) del exgrupo Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP), grupo armado conocido disidente de FARC, propuso al Gobierno colombiano instalar una mesa de diálogo en Noruega.
(2023-04-16). Lula logra en su reciente gira por Asia acuerdos por más de 12 700 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, estimó que durante su gira oficial a China y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, el gigante sudamericano firmó acuerdos por el valor en 62.500 millones de reales brasileños, o más de 12.700 millones de dólares.
(2023-04-16). Nuevo tiroteo en Estados Unidos, el número 157 en lo que va de año. cubadebate.cu Un tiroteo durante la fiesta de cumpleaños de un adolescente en Dadeville, Alabama, al sur de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.) dejó al menos cuatro muertos y más de una docena de heridos, según testigos y medios locales, aunque la cifra podría aumentar en las próximas horas.
(2023-04-16). Recibe Díaz-Canel a Sergio Abreu Bonilla, secretario general de la Aladi. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo un encuentro con el secretario general de la Aladi, Sergio Abreu Bonilla, según publicó el mandatario en su cuenta de Twitter. En la cita, La Habana ratificó su respaldo a la gestión de ese mecanismo. Aladi tiene en la actualidad 14 Estados miembros, así como 18 países y 10 organismos observadores.
(2023-04-16). Saneamiento de las costas de Cojímar: Cuando la voluntad se impone. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este 16 de abril se realizaron trabajos voluntarios de saneamiento de las costas que abarcan todo el litoral de Cojímar. La mayor fuerza de trabajo se concentró en la playita: El Cachón, siendo este el lugar más afectado por los residuos y desechos que llegan hasta las aguas que bañan esta pequeña playa.
(2023-04-16). Se descarrila e incendia en Estados Unidos otro tren que transportaba materiales peligrosos. cubadebate.cu Un tren que transportaba materiales peligrosos se descarriló en la localidad de Rockwood, en el estado estadounidense de Maine, lo que causó un incendio. El servicio de Bomberos de Rockwood publicó en sus redes sociales una foto del incidente que muestra los vagones de tren fuera de las vías y ardiendo en una zona forestal cubierta de nieve.
(2023-04-16). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este domingo 16 de abril. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este domingo 16 de abril en el mercado cambiario del país.
(2023-04-16). Unión Eléctrica prevé afectaciones por déficit de generación de 222 MW, solo en pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2548 MW y una demanda máxima de 2700 MW, para un déficit de 152 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 222 MW en este horario.
(2023-04-16). Volvemos a los "Asuntos Pendientes" cubadebate.cu Cuando empezaba Asuntos Pendientes me lanzaba a dar criterios que en su mayoría mantengo, aunque debo confesar que el producto audiovisual me sorprendió, y para bien. Si bien en aspectos técnicos esta telenovela no logra encajar con nuevas maneras de concebir la televisión, desde los planos, los cambios de secuencia, ect, estos aspectos se diluyen en el transcurso de la trama.
(2023-04-16). Marco Rubio da rabieta por el pirulí. cubadebate.cu Como el escolar que le quitan el pirulí de la boca anda por estos días el senador estadounidense Marco Rubio. El político de la extrema derecha republicana y adalid de las sanciones contra Cuba anda muy preocupado porque ahorita el imperio no tendrá como sancionar a nadie, si los países comienzan a horadar la hegemonía del dólar.
(2023-04-16). President Maduro Asks Officials to Work for the People (+Seized Assets in Anti-Corruption Campaign). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, inaugurated the exhibition Expo Gobierno 2023 in the Paseo Monumental Los Próceres in Caracas, on the occasion of 10 years of his administration as the president of the country. During the ceremony, he instructed public officials to work for fulfiling the real needs of the population. | "I ask all the officials who have responsibility in public office, to give their best, to do everything for the people of Venezuela. We must do more for our people, more and better, plan, think big, act big," said President Maduro on Friday, April 14. | He said that until now the efforts…
(2023-04-16). Lowkey and Asa Winstanley on Anti-Netanyahu Protests. youtube.com
(2023-04-16). In Chicago the Left Embraces Democrats and Celebrates Brandon Johnson's Victory. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — Apr 14, 2023 | Brandon Johnson, a progressive black community activist, union organizer, and former teacher, won the Chicago mayoral election against Paul Vallas, the corporate Democrat opponent. Johnson's victory expressed popular rejection of neoliberal privatization and respect for progressive unions, in particular the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Johnson was outspent two to one, but not out-organized, winning 52-48%. The election displayed once again the power and organizing skills of the CTU, and showed that people, when they are involved, can upend election predictions. | His cam…
(2023-04-16). Reporters in Gulyaipole plotting provocation to cover Russia's strike on civilian targets. tass.com Alexander Gordeyev, spokesman for the Russian eastern battlegroup, said…
(2023-04-16). Russian forces destroys Dutch YPR-765 armored vehicle near Ugledar. tass.com According to the battlegroup's spokesman Alexander Gordeyev, Russian troops repelled a strike a HIMARS strike in the southern Donetsk direction…
(2023-04-16). Gazprom delivers 38.5 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha. tass.com The application for pumping through "Sokhanovka" was rejected by the Ukrainian side…
(2023-04-16). World Food Program suspends operations in Sudan amid ongoing clashes. tass.com The organization said that they could not carry out work to save the lives of Sudanese in the absence of guarantees for the safety of its employees…
(2023-04-16). G7 plans to work together to mitigate dangers associated with Russian gas supplies. tass.com The G7 ministers also acknowledged the recent success of the initiatives to cut demand for gas and diversify sources of supply…
(2023-04-16). One civilian killed, six injured in Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk church — DPR leader. tass.com The official added that units of the Russian armed forces are already working to destroy Ukrainian firing points from where the shelling came…
(2023-04-16). Number of those wounded in Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk church up to seven. tass.com Shelling was conducted from the Ukrainian army's positions near the settlement of Nevelskoye…
(2023-04-16). Over 180 tons of aid for those affected by earthquakes delivered from Russia to Turkey. tass.com The ship has called at the Black Sea port of Unye…
(2023-04-16). Up to eight explosions rocked Zaporozhye city. tass.com Earlier on Sunday, it was reported that several explosions had taken place in the city of Zaporozhye, which was controlled by Kyiv…
(2023-04-16). Intensity of fighting in Sudan tends to decrease — Russian ambassador. tass.com Andrey Chernovol also said that, according to preliminary data, there are no Russians among the victims in the republic…
(2023-04-16). Putin hold working meeting with visiting Chinese defense minister — spokesman. tass.com Dmitry Peskov added that further details will follow…
(2023-04-16). Russian-Chinese relations developing dynamically, including in defense sphere — Putin. tass.com Russian President stressed that the visit of Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Moscow was very productive…
(2023-04-16). Russian, Chinese defense ministries exchange information, hold drills — Putin. tass.com Russian President has hailed Russian-Chinese military cooperation…
(2023-04-16). Russian-Chinese military cooperation helps strengthen strategic relations — Putin. tass.com Russian President hailed successful and comprehensive cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in the defense sphere…
(2023-04-16). Putin asks visiting Chinese defense minister to convey his best wishes to President Xi. tass.com The Russian leader recalled that his Chinese counterpart had visited Russia not long ago…
(2023-04-16). Easter service begins at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow. tass.com This year, Orthodox believers celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 16…
(2023-04-16). Putin attends Easter service at Christ the Savior Cathedral. tass.com The service is conducted by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill…
(2023-04-16). Car convoy carrying Holy Fire departs to Christ the Savior Cathedral. tass.com In the airport, the Holy Fire was greeted by delegations from various eparchies of the Russian Orthodox Church, who will take it with them to dozens of Russian cities…
(2023-04-16). Russian president Putin, Patriarch Kirill exchange Easter gifts. tass.com Just like in the previous years, the president and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church exchanged Easter egg decorations…
(2023-04-16). Holy Fire from Jerusalem delivered to Christ the Savior Cathedral. tass.com The service is conducted by the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill…
(2023-04-16). Kiev troops fire 20 MLRS rockets towards Donetsk on Easter night — DPR. tass.com According to the report, the shelling attack occurred at 03: 25 a.m. Moscow time on Sunday, from positions near the settlement of Ochertino…
(2023-04-16). Smoke seen near Church in Donetsk, where Easter Vigil is under way. tass.com The shelling was very intense, the administration of Donetsk's Voroshilovsky District said…
(2023-04-16). One civilian killed, two injured as Ukrainian troops shell church in Donetsk. tass.com Meanwhile, a law enforcement source told TASS that a Ukrainian drone was seen hovering above the church area prior to the attack…
(2023-04-16). Patriarch Kirill urges Russians, Ukrainians to do everything for soonest peace. tass.com The patriarch also expressed hope that the people of Russia and Ukraine would restore their "peace and good co-existence, and strong fraternal ties between our people, who were one nation in some point, inhabiting one country of Rus"
(2023-04-16). Around 3 mln people participate in Easter celebrations across Russia. tass.com 13 thousand divine services and religious processions were held in 7.8 thousand settlements…
(2023-04-16). China's Ding defeats Russia's Nepomniachtchi in Game 6 of match for World Chess Crown. tass.com The score in the match became equal – 3: 3…
(2023-04-16). Russia's Rublev clinches his first ATP Maters title. tass.com Russian tennis star defeated Holger Rune of Denmark…
(2023-04-16). Hungary imposes temporary ban on grain supplies from Ukraine — minister. tass.com Poland announced a similar move on Saturday…
(2023-04-16). Clashes in Sudan leave 25 people dead, 183 injured — TV. tass.com The Al Arabiya TV channel said earlier that five civilians were killed and dozens injured in the hostilities…
(2023-04-16). Sudanese Air Force strikes special forces' base near Omdurman. tass.com An unnamed military source told the television that the facility also came under heavy artillery fire…
(2023-04-16). Blasts heard in Ukraine's Nikolayev Region, air raid warning issued. tass.com According to Ukraine's official air raid alert website, an air raid warning has been issued in the Nikolayev Region and in Kiev-controlled areas of the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions…
(2023-04-16). Blast heard in Kiev-controlled city of Zaporozhye, air raid warning issued. tass.com A series of explosions rocked the city of Snigirevka in Ukraine's Nikolayev Region in the early hours of on Sunday…
(2023-04-16). Sudanese army says situation stable, security is being restored — TV. tass.com According to the TV channel's report, sporadic shots are still heard in the country's capital Khartoum…
(2023-04-16). UN Security Council urges all parties to Sudan conflict to cease fire. tass.com The members of the Security Council called on all actors to return to dialogue to resolve the current crisis in Sudan, the statement says…
(2023-04-16). Kiev accuses Poland of violating grain agreements with Ukraine. tass.com The government of Poland prohibited imports of Ukrainian agriculture products until June 30…
(2023-04-16). Death toll in Sudan clashes rises to 56, nearly 600 injured — doctors. tass.com According to the committee, 25 people were killed and 302 injured in Khartoum…
(2023-04-16). Italian minister believes his country no longer depends on Russian gas. tass.com In his words, the demand for gas remains high in Italy, which uses it to produce two thirds of its electricity…
(2023-04-16). Sudanese army takes control of special forces bases in seven settlements. tass.com Army units captured the camp of the Karari Rapid Reaction Force in the city of Omdurman…
(2023-04-16). G7 Foreign Ministers to meet in Japan. tass.com On the agenda of the meeting, as expected, the main topic will be the situation in Ukraine…
(2023-04-16). Enrique Mora replaces Borrell as EU representative at G7 foreign ministers' meeting. tass.com The head of EU diplomacy previously announced that he had contracted the coronavirus…
(2023-04-16). Top Ukrainian diplomat to visit Baghdad on April 17 — media. tass.com According to the Shafaq News portal, Dmitry Kuleba is scheduled to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein…
(2023-04-16). Sudanese army to open humanitarian corridors for three hours — TV. tass.com According to Al Arabiya, save passage via these corridors will be granted from 5: 00 p.m. Moscow time…
(2023-04-16). Brazilian president suggests G-20-like format be set up to promote settlement in Ukraine. tass.com Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva noted that neither the Russian nor the Ukrainian president are taking any steps to stop the conflict while Europe and the United States are seeking to prolong it…
(2023-04-16). Russian-Chinese cooperation contributing to global, regional security. tass.com According to Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, "Russian-Chinese military-technical cooperation is developing very dynamically"
(2023-04-16). Russian-Chinese military-political ties outperform Cold War-era unions — Chinese minister. tass.com "They rest on the principles of non-alignment", Li Shangfu said…
(2023-04-16). Sudan's ex-PM warns against foreign interference into country's affairs. tass.com Abdallah Hamdok called on the conflicting parties "for dialogue which will lead to an agreement"
(2023-04-16). Turkish base in Syria comes under shelling by Kurdish militants, four soldiers wounded. tass.com Wounded taken to hospital in Kilis province…
(2023-04-16). Qatar Airways suspends flights to Sudan — agency. tass.com According to the Qatar News Agency, this is due to the closure of the Khartoum International Airport…
(2023-04-16). Reportan masacre con cuatro víctimas en La Guajira, Colombia. telesurtv.net El ente precisó que los cuerpos estaban envueltos en costales de fique y plástico con señales de haber sido amordazados.
(2023-04-16). Israelíes retoman protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Además de Tel Aviv, se han reportado alrededor de 150 manifestaciones en otros lugares de Israel.
(2023-04-16). Suben a dos los fallecidos por deslizamientos en Huaral, Perú. telesurtv.net La gobernadora de la región Lima Provincias, Rosa Gloria Vásquez, informó que falleció uno de los cinco desparecidos.
(2023-04-16). Presidente Lula llega a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos en viaje oficial. telesurtv.net Lula se reunirá con el jeque Mohammed ben Zayed, presidente de este país de la Península Arábiga rico en hidrocarburos.
(2023-04-16). Disturbios dejan 12 fallecidos en cárcel del Litoral, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los enfrentamientos ocurridos en la Penitenciaría del Litoral, situada en la ciudad ecuatoriana de Guayaquil, es un nuevo episodio en la crisis carcelaria latente en esta nación.
(2023-04-16). Guayaquil escenario del incremento de la violencia en Ecuador. telesurtv.net La ciudad de Guayaquil en Ecuador vuelve a ser golpeada por la violencia: desde atentados con cargas explosivas, hasta enfrentamientos en la cárcel.
(2023-04-16). Combates entre fuerzas opositoras se recrudecen en Sudán. telesurtv.net Desde hace varias horas comandos paramilitares intentan tomarse las sedes gubernamentales de Sudán. La ciudad es todo un escenario de guerra y se libra una batalla por aire y tierra.
(2023-04-16). Arriban a Venezuela las primeras delegaciones para Juegos ALBA 2023. telesurtv.net Las misiones de atletas de Santa Lucìa, San Vicente y las Granadinas, ya se encuentran para la justa deportiva que se inaugura el 21 de abril. Son las primeras en llegar a Venezuela.
(2023-04-16). Intercambio de prisioneros sigue por segundo día en Yemen. telesurtv.net El enviado de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Yemen, Hans Grundberg, dio la bienvenida al inicio del proceso de liberación de alrededor de 900 detenidos en relación con el conflicto en Yemen.
(2023-04-16). Brasil y EAU profundizan cooperación contra el cambio climático. telesurtv.net Presidentes de ambas naciones se reúnen en Abu Dabi. Abordan las relaciones bilaterales y ponen especial atención a la cuestión climática.
(2023-04-16). Denuncian asesinato de lideresa social en Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia. telesurtv.net Asciende a 49 la cifra de líderes sociales asesinados en Colombia durante 2023 y 1.458 desde la firma del Acuerdo de Paz, en 2016.
(2023-04-16). Reportan descarrilamiento de tren en Maine, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Transportaba sustancias peligrosas. Funcionarios informan que no corren peligro, pues los vagones en que se trasladaban no se vieron afectados por el hecho.
(2023-04-16). Presidente de Nicaragua se reúne con líder de Agencia China de Cooperación para el Desarrollo. telesurtv.net Se reafirma la hermandad entre los Gobiernos de ambas naciones. Ortega denuncia que EE.UU. no ha renunciado a un golpe de Estado en su país.
(2023-04-16). Presidente Ortega se reúne con jefe de agencia china para el desarrollo en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net Se reafirma la hermandad entre los Gobiernos de ambas naciones. Ortega denuncia que EE.UU. no ha renunciado a un golpe de Estado en su país.
(2023-04-16). Explotación infantil en el mundo empeoró en los últimos cuatro años. telesurtv.net En el mundo 218 millones de niños están siendo sometidos a la producción económica, y, entre ellos, 152 millones son víctimas de trabajo infantil.
(2023-04-16). Acusan a tres funcionarios mexicanos por incendio en Ciudad Juárez. telesurtv.net Los funcionarios en cuestión, Eduardo Apodaca, jefe de Departamento de Recursos Materiales, el coordinador del Grupo Beta de Protección a Migrantes, Juan Carlos Meza y la agente migratoria Cecilia Rivera.
(2023-04-16). Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo se agrupa en apoyo a Siria. telesurtv.net Se enfatizó en la necesidad de coordinar esfuerzos para poner fin a la crisis en Siria y preservar la unidad, seguridad y estabilidad en la nación levantina.
(2023-04-16). Expresidente uruguayo llamó a la unión de la izquierda paraguaya. telesurtv.net El expresidente uruguayo, José Mujica comentó que "hay que aprender a tolerarse y combinar cosas que son distintas".
(2023-04-16). ONU llama a reunir 720 millones de dólares para ayudar a Haití. telesurtv.net La ONU lanzó el llamado de auxilio por la gravedad y urgencia de la crisis sociopolítica, económica y humanitaria que atraviesa Haití.
(2023-04-16). Cuatro frases de Fidel en la proclamación del carácter socialista. telesurtv.net La isla caribeña conmemora este 16 de abril los 62 años de la proclamación del carácter socialista de la Revolución Cubana, liderada por Fidel Castro.
(2023-04-16). Masacran a tres personas en zona rural de Madgalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net La autoridades policiales del departamento de Magdalena, apuntan al grupo criminal Clan del Golfo como responsable de la masacre.
(2023-04-16). Masacran a tres personas en zona rural de Magdalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net La autoridades policiales del departamento de Magdalena, apuntan al grupo criminal Clan del Golfo como responsable de la masacre.
(2023-04-16). Incendio de un edificio deja al menos 16 muertos en Dubai, EAU. telesurtv.net La Defensa Civil del país árabe señaló que el incendio pudo ser causado por violaciones a los requisitos de seguridad y protección del edificio por parte del dueño del inmueble.
(2023-04-16). Ataque armado deja siete muertos en un balneario de México. telesurtv.net En el ataque armado resultó una persona herida que se encontraba en estado de gravedad.
(2023-04-16). Lula da Silva celebra el regreso de Brasil a la agenda mundial. telesurtv.net Lula da Silva que conversó con su par chino, Xi Jinping y el jeque al Nahyan sobre la creación de un grupo de países interesados en la paz en Ucrania.
(2023-04-16). Enfrentamientos en Sudán dejan al menos 56 muertos y casi 600 heridos. telesurtv.net El Sindicato de Médicos de Sudán advirtió que la cifra de muertos y heridos podría subir debido a la falta de información por parte de hospitales.
(2023-04-16). Denuncian masacres de milicia en República Democrática del Congo. telesurtv.net La milicia de Codeco atacó los pueblos de Kilo, Itendey y Sabaido donde se reportaron al menos 19 casas incendiadas.
(2023-04-16). ONU y UA unirán esfuerzos para desescalar crisis en Sudán. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU y el presidente de la Comisión de la Unión Africana sostuvieron conversaciones al respecto.
(2023-04-16). The Taliban is not playing Straight with the west over Easing of Sanctions — and Women and Girls are paying much of the Price. juancole.com 
By Kambaiz Rafi, SOAS, University of London | — The economic and political isolation of Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August 2021 has worsened a humanitarian crisis in the country. The World Food Program has projected that between November 2022 and March 2023 the number of food-insecure Afghans would rise to 20 million — …
(2023-04-16). Pfizer is killing Children for Profit: Europe suffers unprecedented loss of lives among its Children with 760% increase in Excess Deaths since EMA's Emergency Approval of COVID Vaccine for Kids. expose-news.com It was the summer of 2021 when the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. The decision was met with unjustified …
(2023-04-16). Frustration With Russia Grows in Armenia. themoscowtimes.com Many Armenians say they cannot forgive Russia for shirking its duty to protect their country from Azerbaijan.
(2023-04-16). French Delegations to Visit Taiwan. news.antiwar.com French state media reports that the country's parliament is set to send two delegations on visits to Taiwan this month. The trips look a lot like a "balancing act" response to remarks by president Emmanuel Macron, who returned from a friendly visit with Chinese premier Xi Jinping last week and Les Echos last week in …
(2023-04-16). Russia, Ukraine free POWs in Orthodox Easter Swap. news.antiwar.com Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin announced Sunday that he marked Orthodox Easter Sunday by ordering more than 100 Ukrainian POWs freed, according to Reuters. Per the Associated Press, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak confirms the Easter prisoner swap, with 130 Ukrainians and an unspecified number of Russian troops on their way home. Yermak says the …
(2023-04-16). Sheryl Lee Ralph on Her Upcoming TV One 'UNCENSORED' Episode [EXCLUSIVE]. newsone.com 
Source: David Livingston / Getty | Sheryl Lee Ralph joins the Rickey Smiley Morning Show to discuss her episode on the all-new season of Uncensored! | This series gives viewers an inside look on notable celebrities and life through their perspective. | "People have a habit of looking at us and thinking they know what's going on with us. No, you don't know my journey…but some of the things [I've] been through are things that people can learn from and [learn] how they can make some better choices in their life," Ralph stated. | She hints at some of the episode's topics such as self-love, body dysmorphia and more.
(2023-04-16). Sudan clashes leave at least 56 dead, wound nearly 600. trtworld.com Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force battle fiercely in the capital and other areas, causing more than 650 casualties while dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy. | Sudan clashes leave at least 56 dead, wound nearly 600…
(2023-04-16). Suspected bandits kill dozens in northwest Nigeria. trtworld.com Nigerian forces had a fierce encounter with the attackers in Runji, where dozens of houses were also destroyed during the violence. | Suspected bandits kill dozens in northwest Nigeria…
(2023-04-16). Tens of security forces members killed in Burkina Faso. trtworld.com Violence in Burkina Faso has divided a once peaceful nation and fueled frustration that led to two coups last year. | Tens of security forces members killed in Burkina Faso…
(2023-04-16). UN chief demands justice for staff deaths as fighting rages in Sudan. trtworld.com Despite humanitarian pause, heavy gunfire could be heard in central Khartoum near the airport, and dense black smoke billowed from the surrounding area. | UN chief demands justice for staff deaths as fighting rages in Sudan…
(2023-04-16). Colombia's FARC dissidents group EMC ready for May peace talks. trtworld.com At president Petro's initiative, a six-month ceasefire has been in place with FARC dissidents and other armed groups since January 1. | Colombia's FARC dissidents group EMC ready for May peace talks…
(2023-04-16). Fatalities after US shooter opens fire into crowd at park. trtworld.com Police report an anonymous shooter targeted a crowd of hundreds of people at a Kentucky park, resulting in deaths of at least two and injuring four others. | Fatalities after US shooter opens fire into crowd at park…
(2023-04-16). Gunmen kill several people at Mexico water park. trtworld.com Seven people including a minor shot dead in central Mexico's Cortazar municipality, police say. | Gunmen kill several people at Mexico water park…
(2023-04-16). Several people shot dead during teenager birthday party in Alabama, US. trtworld.com At least 4 people were killed and 20 were injured at a local birthday celebration in the US state of Alabama. | Several people shot dead during teenager birthday party in Alabama, US…
(2023-04-16). Assailants pose as scribes to kill gangsters-turned-politicians in India. trtworld.com Three assailants, chanting a slogan that has become the war cry of militant Hindus, shot dead Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim while they were talking to reporters in northern Uttar Pradesh state. | Assailants pose as scribes to kill gangsters-turned-politicians in India…
(2023-04-16). Attackers posing as journalists shoot dead ex-Muslim politicians in India. trtworld.com Three attackers chanting Jai Shri Ram, the Hindu slogan that has become a murder cry, kill Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim while they were talking to reporters in northern Uttar Pradesh state. | Attackers posing as journalists shoot dead ex-Muslim politicians in India…
(2023-04-16). Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule. trtworld.com The mask move is in line with broader measures by China, which said last week it was now no longer mandatory to wear face masks when using public transport. | Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule…
(2023-04-16). Chinese Defence Minister hails 'strong' Russia ties in Putin meeting. trtworld.com Defence Minister Li's trip to Russia – which will last until April 19 – comes weeks after an official visit to Moscow by China's leader Xi Jinping last month. | Chinese Defence Minister hails 'strong' Russia ties in Putin meeting…
(2023-04-16). Separatists ambush Indonesian military in Papua New Guinea. trtworld.com The ambushed soldiers were part of a group deployed to search for a pilot for the Indonesian airline Susi Air who was kidnapped by the separatists at Nduga airport in February. | Separatists ambush Indonesian military in Papua New Guinea…
(2023-04-16). Shots fired: South Korea warns North's vessel after crossing sea border. trtworld.com Seoul says the military remains decisive on battle posture and monitors "the enemy's movements in preparation for potential provocations" on borders. | Shots fired: South Korea warns North's vessel after crossing sea border…
(2023-04-16). Drugmaker Merck acquires Prometheus for nearly $11B. trtworld.com Merck's financial results were better than expected in the fourth quarter of 2022 thanks in part to strong sales of its cancer drugs, and despite a decline in its anti-Covid treatment molnupiravir. | Drugmaker Merck acquires Prometheus for nearly $11B…
(2023-04-16). Dutch far-right leader desecrates Quran in Netherlands. trtworld.com Edwin Wagensveld, leader of anti-Muslim group PEGIDA, shares footage of the provocative act on social media. | Dutch far-right leader desecrates Quran in Netherlands…
(2023-04-16). Live blog: Russia's Wagner releases over 100 Ukrainian prisoners for Easter. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict is now on its 417th day. | Live blog: Russia's Wagner releases over 100 Ukrainian prisoners for Easter…
(2023-04-16). Over 24,000 Norwegian workers to strike after talks fail. trtworld.com The unions are demanding an increase in real wages this year after two years of consumer prices rising faster than nominal wages, citing healthy profits in Norwegian industries. | Over 24,000 Norwegian workers to strike after talks fail…
(2023-04-16). G7 nations pledge to end new plastic pollution by 2040. trtworld.com This marks the first time that all of G7 members have committed to the 2040 goal. | G7 nations pledge to end new plastic pollution by 2040…
(2023-04-16). Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed. trtworld.com A deal reached in Switzerland last month to exchange 181 government forces for 706 rebels, just before the major Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr. | Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed…
(2023-04-16). Brazil, UAE strike climate, biofuels deals as leaders meet. trtworld.com Twenty-one-gun salute ring out and formation jets trail Brazil's national colours as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed greets Lula da Silva at presidential palace in Abu Dhabi. | Brazil, UAE strike climate, biofuels deals as leaders meet…
(2023-04-16). Daesh attack on Syria truffle hunters kills dozens. trtworld.com Authorities frequently warn against the high-risk practice of searching for truffles in the vast Syrian desert, or Badia – a known hideout for terrorists that is also littered with landmines. | Daesh attack on Syria truffle hunters kills dozens…
(2023-04-16). In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day. trtworld.com This year marks 75 years of Nakba, or catastrophe, when nearly 800,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes by then Zionist Israeli paramilitaries in 1948 and onward. | In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day…
(2023-04-16). Iran court jails commander and troops over 2020 Ukraine jet downing. trtworld.com A group of countries led by Canada called in December for an arbitrator to settle claims against Iran, a first step in possibly bringing a case at the International Court of Justice, which victims' families have long demanded. | Iran court jails commander and troops over 2020 Ukraine jet downing…
(2023-04-16). Over dozen killed in Dubai apartment building fire. trtworld.com Preliminary investigations show lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements caused the fire, Dubai Civil Defense statement says. | Over dozen killed in Dubai apartment building fire…
(2023-04-16). Saudi Arabia to host Hamas chief Haniyeh on Monday: Palestinian source. trtworld.com The visit will be the first by Hamas to Saudi Arabia in years. | Saudi Arabia to host Hamas chief Haniyeh on Monday: Palestinian source…
(2023-04-16). Retaliatory measures taken after Turkish troops wounded in attack by PKK. trtworld.com Turkish Defense Ministry said 4 Turkish soldiers injured in attack carried out by PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria. | Retaliatory measures taken after Turkish troops wounded in attack by PKK…
(2023-04-16). Turkish athlete Cansu Bektas breaks 3 European junior weightlifting records. trtworld.com Bektas breaks three European junior records with 72 kg in snatch, 90 kg in clean and jerk, and162 kg in total. | Turkish athlete Cansu Bektas breaks 3 European junior weightlifting records…
(2023-04-16). Turkish athletes dedicate medals to Azerbaijan after flag burning incident. trtworld.com Azerbaijan had withdrawn from the European Weightlifting Championships taking place in Armenia, after its flag was set on fire during the opening ceremony. | Turkish athletes dedicate medals to Azerbaijan after flag burning incident…
(2023-04-16). Turkish security forces neutralise wanted PKK terrorists. trtworld.com The two terrorists were confirmed dead after clashes with security forces in the province of Van. | Turkish security forces neutralise wanted PKK terrorists…
(2023-04-16). The Hidden Connection Between the Ohio Derailment, Environmental Injustice, and Mass Incarceration. commondreams.org
(2023-04-16). 'Colorful Neighborhood' in Gaza Celebrates Ramadan with Vibrant Colors. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-14). The first one hundred days of Lula in power. uwidata.com 
Reporting from Natal, Brazil This April 10, 2023, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva completed his first 100 days of government in his third time elected. The first words of the Pernambucan president's speech were "Brazil is back", once again having a government that ensures care for those in greatest need among the Brazilian people. He …
(2023-04-16). On the islands of Cyprus and Malvinas. uwidata.com By Guillermo Caviasca * Cyprus is an island of 9251 km ≤ and in 2017 had a population of about 1.200.000 inhabitants. The history of the island dates back to the origins of mankind as it is located at a junction of communications by sea between the first civilizations of the eastern Mediterranean. Source of copper, …
(2023-04-16). Florida Governor DeSantis signs new legislation restricting abortion rights, expanding the death penalty. wsws.org Governor Desantis is aiming to be the standard bearer for the far-right in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections.
(2023-04-16). This week in history: April 17-23. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-04-16). Berlin state executive coalition agreement: CDU and SPD focus on increasing state powers. wsws.org The focus of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats is on providing the security forces with greater powers, as part of an onslaught against democratic rights.
(2023-04-16). Kenya's civil servants threaten strike over wage delay as economic crisis deepens. wsws.org The government of billionaire William Ruto has delayed salary payments to government and parastatal workers, while imposing IMF austerity measures and waging reactionary wars.
(2023-04-16). The significance of the repeal of Michigan's right-to-work law. wsws.org The main impact of repealing the right-to-work law is to funnel millions of dollars in dues into the treasuries of the unions.
(2023-04-16). Unions betray 9,000 Rutgers academic workers by suspending strike without a tentative agreement. wsws.org Rank-and-file workers at Rutgers must organize immediately to prepare a struggle against the sellout of the strike, break through the isolation imposed by the union leadership, and reach out to other workers across state and national lines.
(2023-04-16). AFT and U-M partner to increase profits at Michigan Medicine and suppress workers' opposition. wsws.org Behind the university's endorsement of an AFT-affiliated union of diagnostic technicians stands the collaboration of the official labor organizations with the corporate interests that are profiting from intolerable conditions for health care workers and patients.
(2023-04-16). Sudan fighting erupts between rival military factions backed by external powers. wsws.org Violence broke out amid increased army deployment, security measures and jockeying for public and international support over the planned integration of various militia groups into the Sudanese army.
(2023-04-16). Muslim Indian ex-lawmaker, brother shot dead on live TV. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-04-16). Three Pakistanis among 16 dead in Dubai fire. tribune.com.pk 
Sixteen people, including three Pakistanis, were killed and nine others injured in a fire which broke out at a residential building in Dubai, the government said on Sunday. | The civil defence force said preliminary investigations showed the fire was caused by a "lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements", the government's media office said in a statement. | The fire broke out at midday Saturday on the fourth floor of the building in the Al-Ras neighbourhood in the old part of the city. Firefighting teams reached the site within six minutes of being notified, it added. | Local media sai…
(2023-04-16). At least 14 die after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in eastern India: Police. tribune.com.pk 
At least 14 people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in the Indian eastern state of Bihar, police said on Saturday. | "Ten more people in serious condition are undergoing treatment at a hospital," Kantesh Kumar Mishra, a police official in the East Champaran district, told reporters. | According to a statement released by the Bihar police headquarters, seven people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident. | Locals claimed that 22 people have died and they were cremated by their relatives in a hurry fearing police action. The sale and consumption of liquor were banned…
(2023-04-16). European spacecraft begins pioneering mission to 3 of Jupiter's moons. tribune.com.pk 
Europe's Ariane rocket on Friday launched a spacecraft on a mission to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons — Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede — which scientists believe have buried oceans that could potentially harbor life. | The Juice spacecraft will take eight years to reach Jupiter and will conduct 35 flybys while circling the planet to learn more about the moons and their potential for supporting life. The spacecraft is equipped with nine scientific instruments provided by Europe and one by US space agency NASA. | "This is one of the most exciting missions we have ever flown in the solar sys…
(2023-04-16). Khalilzad rebuts accusations, denies being anyone's agent. tribune.com.pk 
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former United States representative in Afghanistan, on Sunday vehemently denied the allegations levelled against him that he was lobbying on behalf of any country or individual. | He emphasised that he was not an agent of any person or nation in response to a statement made by PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari. | While expressing his serious concern about the escalating crisis in Pakistan, Khalilzad clarified that he was only suggesting what steps Pakistan should take to address it in his previous tweet. | Responding to Pakistan's "Mr. 10 Percent": I do not lobby for anyone or any country…
(2023-04-16). Sudan in chaos as military rivals face off in power struggle. tribune.com.pk 
Sudan's army launched air strikes on a rival paramilitary force's base near the capital in a bid to reassert control over the country on Sunday after a power struggle erupted into clashes that killed 56 civilians and dozens of fighters. | The fighting that broke out on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, is the first such outbreak since both joined forces to oust president Omar Hassan al-Bashir in 2019. | At the end of a day of heavy fighting, the army struck a base belonging to the government's paramil…
(2023-04-16). Gunmen storm Mexican resort, kill seven people, including child. tribune.com.pk 
Armed men on Saturday killed a child and six others after storming a resort in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, authorities said, in a region increasingly plagued by drug cartel violence. | Footage widely shared on social media showed the aftermath of the attack in a palm-studded resort in the small town of Cortazar, about 65 km (40 miles) south of the Guanajuato city. | It was not clear who was behind the shooting that killed the seven-year-old, three men and three women, Cortazar's local security department said. One person was seriously injured in the La Palma resort. | But in recent years rival dru…
(2023-04-16). Three Pakistanis among 16 dead in Dubai building fire. tribune.com.pk Three Pakistani nationals have been identified among 16 persons who died in a fire in a Dubai residential building, local newspapers said on Sunday citing the Dubai Civil Defence. | At least nine other people were also injured in the fire on Saturday afternoon which engulfed the five-storey building in the Al-Ras neighborhood, one of the oldest parts of Dubai and home to many migrant workers and traders, according to Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National. | "Preliminary investigations showed that lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements caused the fire," the National reported citing a…
(2023-04-16). Sudan's army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes in power struggle. tribune.com.pk 
Sudan's army appeared to gain the upper hand on Sunday in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces after blasting its bases with air strikes, witnesses said, and at least 59 civilians were killed including three UN workers. | The fighting erupted on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan's transitional governing Sovereign Council, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, who is deputy head of the council. | It was the first such outbreak since both joined forces to oust veteran Islamist aut…
(2023-04-16). Iran vows crack down on people who promote removing the veil. tribune.com.pk 
People who encourage women to remove the hijab will be prosecuted in criminal courts and will have no right of appeal against any conviction, Iran's deputy attorney general was quoted as saying on Saturday. | His comments come as an increasing number of women have been defying Iran's compulsory dress code, appearing unveiled in malls, restaurants, shops, streets, and other public areas. | Several female celebrities and activists have also in recent months posted photos of themselves on social media without the veil. | Iranian police on Saturday installed cameras in public places to identify and penalise unveil…
(2023-04-16). Bangladesh shopping centre fire doused after 27 hours. tribune.com.pk 
Firefighters, supported by military personnel, in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka finally extinguished a blaze that had swept through a three-story shopping complex some 27 hours after it erupted, in the second such incident inside two weeks. | Some 30 people, mostly firefighters, were injured during efforts to douse the flames, but there were no other casualties. | The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning, when most of the nearly 1,500 shops in the complex were shut. | While the blaze was brought largely under control within four hours, it took longer to completely douse flames due to heavy s…
