(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). 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). 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). 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). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). New Report Reveals Systemic Medical Neglect and Violence in CA Women's Prisons. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). Lula Criticizes the Hegemony of the Dollar During Visit to China. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). Student Debt Forgiveness Is a Win-Win For Our Country. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-16). Glenn Greenwald: The Real Story of Julian Assange. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald /
(2023-04-16). To Fight Inequality, Tax The Patriarchy And Invest In Care. progressivehub.net REBEKAH ENTRALGO | INEQUALITY.ORG…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). David Rovics and Kamala Emanuel in concert. greenleft.org.au United States-based, folk-punk singer songwriter David Rovics playing in concert with Kamala Emanuel in Brisbane as part of the recent Killing the Messenger tour of Australia.
(2023-04-16). Saturday 4/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Deir Yassin Village and Massacre" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-04-16). Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): A Threat to Civilization and Humanity? globalresearch.ca
(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 
Experience a historical retrospective as we present a visual journey through the past seven days with the Blackest news stories of the past week, including Angel Reese, record low Black unemployment and more.
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-16). Review of EO Film: Three Hooves Up in High Heaven. Films Featuring Animals as Protagonists. 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Japan PM Kishida vows to do whatever it takes to ensure safety during G7 summit. firstpost.com
(2023-04-16). Rescuers find remains of crashed army helicopter in Japan, recovers 5 of 10 bodies. 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). 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). 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). Green Left News Podcast Ep 6: Rent crisis, Corbyn's ban, protests in India. greenleft.org.au Episode 6, April 15, 2023. Green Left journalists Ben Radford and Isaac Nellist take you through the latest news from Australia and around the world.
(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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-16). Sunday 4/23: Oakland People's Earth Day for Water Justice. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Oakland…
(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). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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). Saturday 4/15: Mountain View: Protest Judicial Ban of Abortion Pill. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro Street | Mountain View, CA…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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….
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). 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!
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). nuestrAmérica: Asambleas contra las rutas del saqueo. indybay.org
(2023-04-16). Vandana Shiva: El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista. indybay.org Vandana Shiva: "El ecofeminismo tiene que ser antifascista"
(2023-04-16). Friday 4/14: After winning our election to join IBU-ILWU, Alcatraz workers are fighting for a contract. indybay.org Pier 33, San Francisco…
(2023-04-16). 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). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). Chloe Bailey Talks Overcoming Imposter Syndrome And How She Uplifts Herself. newsone.com 
Chloe Bailey recently opened up about dealing with imposter syndrome and what the actress and singer does to combat the issue. "We have to give ourselves flowers before we expect anybody else to," Bailey said.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 📨 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 in its 417th day. | Live blog: Russia's Wagner releases over 100 Ukrainian prisoners for Easter…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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…
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-16). 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.
(2023-04-15). Possible Leak From The Ukrainian SBU Sheds Light On Zelensky's Religious Policy. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Anonymous sources from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) consider Zelensky's policy flighty and inconsistent, and criticize the efforts to counter Moscow's influence in the religious field. According to them, the request of the President's Office for the country's largest religious association's elimination seems artificial to them, due to the prolonged indifference of the authorities to the church situation in the country, while the responsibility hastily assigned to the security service is…
(2023-04-15). Military Situation In Iraq On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-15). Military Situation In Syria On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On April 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 14, Turkish drone targeted a vehicle in Qamishli city; | On April 14, unknown gunmen assassinated an SAA serviceman in Nawa town in Daraa province; | At least 82 people were arrested by the Turkish-backed armed opposition factions in the Turkish-occupied areas in northern Syria in the first quarter of 2023, according…
(2023-04-15). Bulletin of Atomic Scientists: World Is Closer to Nuclear War Than Even in the Cuban Missile Crisis. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists (BOTS), which had set the nuclear-war clock at 120 seconds to "Midnight"…
(2023-04-15). The 21 Year Old Leaker — Something Is NOt Right. sonar21.com 
The media obsession in vilifying Jack Texeira for "leaking" TOP SECRET and SECRET documents and judging him guilty without any benefit of doubt, is just another symptom of the authoritarian…
(2023-04-15). Mass demonstrations and the Israeli ruling class in crisis. youtube.com What do the mass protests reveal about the crisis of Israeli society?>
(2023-04-15). About This "Revelation Mode"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-04-15). Chris Hedges: Taking Back Our Universities From Corporate Apparatchiks. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-15). US Arms Industry Planning First Taiwan Trip in Four Years. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-15). Stop Cop City Movement Embraces National Strategy as Permit Appeal Is Denied. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-15). Be a Capitol Hill Citizen on Your Congress. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-15). Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Mifepristone Restrictions in a Rare Win for Abortion Rights. scheerpost.com 
The decision, issued Friday, delays a ruling from a federal appeals court and will allow abortion providers to continue providing the drug as usual for now.
(2023-04-15). Peace Breaking Out Behind America's Back! rumble.com
(2023-04-15). HUD Excludes People With Convictions From Public Housing. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). UPS Workers Might Revitalize Labor. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Paraguay's Indigenous Communities Demand More Rights Ahead of Elections. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-15). Insurance Companies Are Destroying New York's Home Care Industry. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Picture The Future: The Shift. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Why Be a Capitol Hill Citizen? commondreams.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 17th. The next day, April 18th is the deadline for filing taxes. …
(2023-04-15). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Brazil's left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known popularly as Lula, took a historic trip to China this April. There, the two countries deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership, signing 15 agreements involving trade, scientific research, technology, renewable energy, agriculture, meat production, finance, the digital economy, communications, the media, the fight against poverty and hunger, …
(2023-04-15). As Army and Rapid Support Forces battle it out, Sudanese left calls for restoring the revolution. peoplesdispatch.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 …
(2023-04-15). BREAKING NEWS | Intense gunfire was reported from the capital of Sudan. youtube.com 
BREAKING NEWS | Intense gunfire was reported from the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). According to DW News, the RSF said its units have taken control of the presidential palace and Khartoum's international airport. The RSF consist of the infamous Janjaweed militias, which are known to …
(2023-04-15). Black People Used To Attack Revolutionary Governments. popularresistance.org "We used to talk about, when I was a kid, in college, about 'America's Backyard'. It's not America's backyard. Everything south of the Mexican border is 'America's Front Yard'. And we're equal people. We don't dictate what happens in any other part of this continent or the South American continent. We have to work very hard on it." President Joe Biden | Even while claiming to believe in the sovereignty of all American states, Joe Biden couldn't help but use hackneyed phrases about whether the rest of the hemisphere is in his yard. He exposed himself and what the U.S. state does in the Caribbean and Central Americ…
(2023-04-15). Russia Leaves Neoliberal West To Join World Majority. popularresistance.org Michael and I thought that what we'd do today is talk about my impressions, and also weave them into a broader discussion about how the world order is changing towards multipolarity. So many things have happened. | President Xi went to Russia, and President Macron went to China, and so many things are going on. So we'll weave all of that into a broader discussion about my impressions from Russia. | So what Michael and I thought we'd do is focus on two particular points that we thought were interesting that I picked up when I was in Russia is that during the whirlwind of conferences that I was at, at which some ve…
(2023-04-15). Documentary: A Different Look At Haiti's Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier. popularresistance.org Haiti has been thrown into political turmoil since the 2021 assassination of Jovenal MoàØse, which has left the nation without a formerly elected leader. The current acting head of state, Ariel Henry, was appointed by the US-led "Core Group" of foreign occupying nations. Henry has been the target of major protests throughout his tenure. However, international media has largely focused instead on the problem of "gang violence" in Haiti, with Henry's government citing the issue to call for international military intervention. Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier has been placed in the global spotlight as an emblem of…
(2023-04-15). The Disinformation Complex: An Anatomy. popularresistance.org Sometime in the mid—Russiagate years, when it became clear that America was on a swoon back into the collective neuroses of the 1950s, I began to think we would have to wait for future historians to retrieve the truth buried alive in the cesspit of lies and cynical propaganda operations the deep state—and I am fine with this term—inflicted upon us in response to Donald Trump's rise in national politics. There seemed no sorting out the godawful mess amid the incessant waves of mis— and disinformation to which our corporate media subjected us. | The task, if you were in the scribbling trade,…
(2023-04-15). Forum April 28-29: Burying 200 Years Of The US Monroe Doctrine. popularresistance.org It's time to bury the Monroe Doctrine and foster positive relationships across Latin America and the Caribbean. Join us at American University on Saturday, April 29th, from 10am to 5: 30pm for the Forum: "In Search of a New U.S. Policy for a New Latin America: Burying 200 Years of the Monroe Doctrine," followed by an arts and culture event that night. The day before, April 28th, is an Advocacy Day in Congress, to promote policies that foster cooperation and mutual respect towards our neighbors in the South. | Register now to be part of the conversation either in person or online!
(2023-04-15). Israel Is Unifying Arabs And Muslims Around Palestine. popularresistance.org By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshipers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. | Netanyahu's motive should be clear. He wanted to generate a distraction from the mass protests that have rocked Israel, starting in January, and divided Israeli society around ideological and political lines, in ways never witnessed before. | Unwilling to relinquish his hard-earned achievement of finally winning a decisive election and forming an entirely rightwing coalition while fear…
(2023-04-15). Famous Bilingual Program Is Failing And Teachers May Strike. popularresistance.org Twenty years ago, the small school district of Woodburn piloted Oregon's first K-12 district-wide dual-language program. It became a model for schools nationwide. | Yet while the district continues to proudly present itself as bilingual, in reality this program—along with the rest of the system—is failing. | Last week the Woodburn Education Association voted to authorize a potential strike, as teachers fight for better pay and caps on class sizes. So did the neighboring Silver Falls Education Association. | "We see the most issues with the dual-language program," said Misha Pfliger, a WEA rep and high…
(2023-04-15). India braces for prolonged and severe heat waves. peoplesdispatch.org It is clear that the increasing frequency and severity of heat waves are not mere anomalies but evidence of a sustained transformation in a weather pattern caused by climate change.
(2023-04-15). French workers take to the streets as Macron's pension reform becomes law. peoplesdispatch.org Protests broke out in France after the country's Constitutional Council ratified the key provisions of the controversial pension reforms. President Emmanuel Macron signed the bill into law early on Saturday…
(2023-04-15). 50 Years After Chile's Coup, the First Year of Popular Unity. orinocotribune.com By Taroa Zuñiga Silva — Apr 11, 2023 | A conversation with Miguel Lawner, who remembers life as a former political prisoner of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship while projecting his hope that Salvador Allende's government could improve the lives of Chileans onto the current progressive government. | Ten days after the 1973 coup against the Popular Unity (UP) government of President Salvador Allende, the military opened
(2023-04-15). Misleadership in the Bronx: AOC, the Fraud Squad, Military Recruiters and U.S. Imperialism. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-15). Unfeasibility of a Sovereigntist Government in Brazil. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-15). Nicolás Maduro as President of Venezuela for 10 Years: 10 Milestones. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 14, 2023 | Nicolás Maduro has completed 10 years as the president of Venezuela since he was elected for the first time. Undoubtedly, his tenure is in itself an extremely significant milestone, taking into account all the events that have adversely affected his investiture, Venezuelan institutions, and society. | This anniversary demands a detailed analysis of the most relevant aspects of this journey. An analysis that would also be, by default, a synthesis of the Venezuelan reality, the national situation as a country under siege and the way in which the Maduro government has prevailed…
(2023-04-15). Anti-Corruption Campaign in Venezuela Continues: 7 New Arrests Including Opposition Officials. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-15). President Maduro: Venezuela is Not Afraid of US Threats. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, dismissed the recent threats of the Biden administration to impose new sanctions on Venezuela if the dialogue process between the government and the far-right opposition does not continue. "The imperialist who can intimidate Venezuelans who are fighting for our land, for our future, for the Patria Grande in which we believe and which we are building, has not been born," said the president. | He made these comments in a speech at the end of the civic-military mobilization which took place on Thursday, April 13, to commemorate the 21st Day of the Rescue of National Dignit…
(2023-04-15). Oracle, the Shadowy Tech Giant in League With the CIA and Israel, With Alan Macleod. orinocotribune.com By Lowkey -Apr 9, 2023 | Is your data really safe online? Whether you like it or not, it is likely that much of it is stored by Oracle, a gigantic, U.S.-based company that has become one of the largest and most influential tech corporations in the world. | Yet the company's intimate ties to both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli national security state should be cause for enormous concern, our guest today argues. In episode 56 of "The Watchdog" podcast, Lowkey is joined by returning visitor, Alan MacLeod. |
(2023-04-15). All Roads Lead to Beijing. strategic-culture.org This is the tale of two pilgrims following the road that really matters in the young 21st century. | 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. Picture him with a plastic grin in his face strolling alongside Xi Jinping in Guangzhou. Following the — long and gentle — sound of classic "High Mountain and Flowing Water", they
(2023-04-15). TikTok: Chinese 'Trojan Horse' Is Run by State Department Officials. strategic-culture.org 
While American politicians demand the app be banned on national security grounds, try to force through an internet surveillance act that would turn the country into an Orwellian state, make clueless statements about how TikTok is dangerous because it connects to your Wi-Fi, it is possible that TikTok is already much closer to Washington than it is to Beijing.
(2023-04-15). Ukraine's Spring Offensive a Likely Death Trap for U.S., NATO. strategic-culture.org 
(2023-04-15). The U.S. Political and Financial Frankenstein Is Well and Truly Out. strategic-culture.org
(2023-04-15). [Perspectives] Renzo Guinto: creating resilient planetary systems for health. thelancet.com Towards the end of 2019, Ramon Lorenzo Luis Rosa Guinto completed his doctorate in public health at Harvard University in the USA, and, in early 2020, returned home to the Philippines. His arrival coincided with the emergence of COVID-19, which, Guinto feels, "was very timely. When a global health crisis happens, that's when you're needed in your home country". In 2012, Guinto had graduated with a medical degree from the University of the Philippines, Manila, under its accelerated programme. Originally drawn to a career in law, he had been inspired by issues of social justice, and particularly by José Rizal, who…
(2023-04-15). African American Tennessee Lawmakers Reinstated to State House by Local Authorities. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Louisiana's Hurricane Victims Struggle to Recover as Climate Disasters Pile Up. truthout.org This story was originally published by Capital B. Nearly two years after Hurricane Ida gutted her home, Maria Populis cries every day because she's lost everything — and fears she'll be homeless. "I'm not supposed to be living on nobody's street," the 60-year-old grandmother says. "I feel like a failure." The record-breaking storm destroyed her Edgard, Louisiana, home — which had been in her… |
(2023-04-15). 'Horrific' Explosion and Fire Kill 18,000 Cattle in Texas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Characteristics of the omicron XBB subvariant wave in Singapore. thelancet.com The XBB sublineage of the omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of SARS-CoV-2 was first identified in India in August, 2022, and has since spread rapidly around the world.1,2 A recombinant of the BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 sublineages,3—5 early studies6,7 suggested that XBB was one of the most immune-evasive strains tested. However, whether the growth advantage of XBB was sufficient to outcompete other SARS-CoV-2 strains and drive new waves of infection was unclear.
(2023-04-15). Louisville, Indianapolis Teamsters make gains in strike against Sysco. themilitant.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Members of Teamsters Local 89 at Sysco here ratified a new contract April 8 by an overwhelming 98% vote. Some 100 truck drivers, who make food deliveries to area schools and businesses, had been on strike for 13 days over wages, benefits and brutal working conditions. | Teamsters in Local 135 in Indianapolis, who struck Sysco at the same time, also settled, voting 110-10 in favor of a new five-year contract April 10. | On April 6 Sysco management here threatened workers with arrest for "trespassing" if they didn't move away from the entrance to its warehouse. The union members regrouped an…
(2023-04-15). The Heat: China-Brazil Ties. america.cgtn.com 
Pomp and ceremony in Beijing as China and Brazil agree to strengthen bilateral ties. Brazilian President Lula da Silva says he wants to work with Beijing to "balance world geopolitics" and help reinvigorate the South American nation's ailing industrial sector. The Brazilian leader has spent …
(2023-04-15). Denmark Distances Itself From Adherence to ESG Criteria With Israeli Arms Deal. commondreams.org
Denmark has in recent years made
(2023-04-15). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slavyansk; | Russian forces destroyed one armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and D-20, D-30 howitzers in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, and D-20, Msta-B howitzers in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and three Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers…
(2023-04-15). West Leads Local Conflict In Donbass Towards Global Nuclear War. southfront.org 
Border fence construction: AFP | Originally published by Following Finland's April 4th entry into NATO, the Scandinavian country has this week unveiled completion of its first section of a 200-km long border fence with Russia. | The nearly half-billion dollar fence is expected to be completed by 2026, and is topped with barbed wire and has a height of three meters (or nearly…
(2023-04-15). At Least Three Civilians Killed In Clashes Between Army And Paramilitary Force In Sudan. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | At least three civilians were killed in The committee said that the clashes wounded "dozens" of other civilians and military personnel, without providing any further details. | Clashes brok…
(2023-04-15). Gulf, Arab Foreign Ministers Call For Political Solution In Syria After Special Meeting. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Saudi Press Agency. | Gulf foreign ministers and their counterparts from Egypt, Iraq and Jordan, who met in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on April 14, said that a political solution is the only way to end the Syrian crisis. | The special meeting was held upon the invitation of Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss Syria's possible return to the Arab League. | A joint statement that was released a day after the meeting said that the fo…
(2023-04-15). In Video: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Tests New Top-Attack Anti-Tank Guided Missile. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | The Ground Forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force had successfully tested a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) with a top-attack capability dubbed "Sadid-365", the Tasnim News Agency reported on April 15. | Head of the Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization of the IRGC Ground Forces, General Ali Kouhestani, told the semi-official news agency that the new optically-guided mi…
(2023-04-15). Russian Penicillin System Uncovered Ukrainian Artillery Positions On Krasny Liman Front. southfront.org 
The complex of artillery reconnaissance 'Penicillin'. © Research Institute 'Vector' | The Russian military's Battlegroup Center troops have successfully used the Penicillin coustic-thermal artillery-reconnaissance system to locate artillery positions of Kiev forces on the Krasny Liman front, spokesman for the battlegroup Alexander Savchuk told The Penicillin was developed by Russia's Ruselectronics to detect and locate artillery…
(2023-04-15). Sudanese Army, Paramilitary Force Clash In Khartoum Over Power (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see original-size image. Via Twitter. | On April 15, clashes broke out in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, after days of tension between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | The RSF said it had taken control of the presidential palace, the residence of the army chief and Khartoum International Airport. However, this was denied by the Sudanese military. The army said that RSF fighters have been trying to seize the military headquarters."Fi…
(2023-04-15). Sudanese Paramilitary Force Seized Egyptian MiG-29 Fighter Jets During Clashes With Army (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized a number of Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M fighter jets at the northern Merowe Air Base during One of the videos that surfaced online during the clashes showed RSF fighters celebrating around the Egyptian fighter jets, which were dep…
(2023-04-15). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives In Algeria On Official Visit. southfront.org 
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Ataf. | On April 15, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Algeria to meet with the Algerian leadership and discuss current international and regional developments. | The minister arrived at Houari Boumediene International Airport and was received by his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Ataf, the Syrian Ambassador to Algeria, Namir al-Ghanim, and several other embassy staff and Algerian officials. | Con…
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Addressing a potential crisis in the Italian National Health System. thelancet.com A recent Editorial1 pointed out that the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is facing its most crucial moment since its inception due to a combination of chronic and acute problems, including underinvestment, understaffing, burnout among staff, and increasing demand for services. The inclination to believe that the current NHS model is unsustainable and needs radical change is misguided when drawing on a stronger private health sector is considered the only solution. The current crisis in the NHS includes wrangling over a financial settlement for staff, addressing pension reforms, improving working condition…
(2023-04-15). Ukrainian Nazi gets medical treatment from Israel. electronicintifada.net Azov Brigade sergeant Arseniy Fedosiuk pictured meeting diplomats.
(2023-04-15). Sri Lanka's Neoliberal Nightmare, Widespread Famine Triggered by Covid-19 Lockdown and an Unpayable External Debt. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). BRICS Bank de-dollarizing, promises 30% of loans in local currencies, new chief Dilma Rousseff says. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
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 US dollar, promising at least 30% of loans in local currencies of members.
(2023-04-15). Oxfam Report: US Billionaires Almost a Third Richer Since COVID Hit. truthout.org As the deadline for Americans to file federal income tax returns fast approaches, Oxfam America on Friday renewed calls for taxing the ultrarich while publishing an analysis showing America's growing number of billionaires saw their wealth increase by nearly one-third since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and by nearly 90% over the past decade. "Wealth inequality in the U.S. is more extreme and… |
(2023-04-15). The Critical Hour: On the Eve of Ukraine's Offensive, Taiwan, and more… thealtworld.com My conversation with Garland Nixon and Dr. Wilmer Leon of The Critical Hour talking about Ukraine's upcoming offensive, US provocations toward China over Taiwan, and more…
(2023-04-15). Seniors on Medicaid face eviction from assisted-living homes. themilitant.com To the profit-driven capitalist rulers, the lives of retired workers, especially those with disabilities, don't mean much, as there's no longer any profits to be made through exploiting their labor. One reflection of the social and moral crisis of their system is the rising number of assisted-living home residents who are being kicked out because they have nothing left but Medicaid to pay their bills. | Shirley Holtz, 91, was one of 15 residents ordered to vacate Emerald Bay Retirement Community near Green Bay, Wisconsin, after the facility stopped accepting state-sponsored Medicaid payments. Thrown out, her heal…
(2023-04-15). SWP campaigns with 'Militant,' new book, fund for the paper. themilitant.com 
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(2023-04-15). Changing Society: Nature, Life, and Resistance in Culture Today. dissidentvoice.org 
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, (Elective Affinities, Die Wahlverwandtschaften, 1809) What kind of culture do we want? What kind of culture do we need? Our culture reflects our fundamental ideologies and these ideologies are rooted in patriarchal religion and neoliberal politics in …
(2023-04-15). Thai PM Prayut lags rivals in opinion polls ahead of May election. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). Chinese football fans out in force for Super League return after 3 years of COVID-19 curbs. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). Dortmund concede late equaliser at Stuttgart, miss chance to go joint top. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). Tuchel's Bayern stumble again in home draw with Hoffenheim. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-15). How the BBC Lost Its Way on COVID. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Racial Equity In Medicine: The Subtle Racism Of Medical Journals Downplaying Black People's Health Issues. newsone.com 
Subtle racism in medical journals continues to lessen the importance of equitable medical care and health issues for Black and underserved communities.
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Helicobacter pylori eradication and aspirin: a puzzle yet to be solved — Author's reply. thelancet.com We thank Luigi Gatta and colleagues for their comments on our study.1 At the time that the Helicobacter Eradication Aspirin Trial was devised, a 7-day course of clarithromycin-based triple therapy was recommended in the European Maastricht consensus report2 and American College of Gastroenterology guidelines.3 This regimen achieved a H pylori eradication rate of 91 ∑3% in the pilot studies we conducted on our proposed patient population.4 The eradication rate was similar in the full-size study (90 ∑7%), against a background of increasing drug resistance globally.
(2023-04-15). Paris is Burning: France Braces for 7.2 ∞ F. Heating in its 'Turning Point' Strategy. juancole.com 
By Claire Stam | — ( Clean Energy Wire ) — Shocked by recent heatwaves, floods, wildfires and ongoing droughts, France is currently rebooting its strategy to cope with the impacts of climate change. In a "turning point" in the country's adaptation efforts, the plans will also include proposals on how to deal with 4 …
(2023-04-15). Food, Dispossession and Dependency. Resisting the New World Order. globalresearch.ca 
Food, Dispossession and Dependency.: | Resisting the New World Order: | by: | Colin Todhunter: | We are currently seeing an acceleration of the corporate consolidation of …
(2023-04-15). Thomas pushed to kill disclosure laws while getting secret billionaire gifts. mronline.org 
"This court should invalidate mandatory disclosure and reporting requirements," wrote Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose years of gifts from a billionaire.
(2023-04-15). History: The Federal Reserve Cartel: Freemasons and The House of Rothschild. globalresearch.ca Outstanding historical analysis of relevance to an understanding of the so-called "Deep State" and today's global financial establishment. | First published on June 8, 2011 | *** | In 1789 Alexander Hamilton became the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Hamilton was …
(2023-04-15). The Bombing of Nord Stream — This Act of War Against Europe Requires Congressional Investigation: Dennis Kucinich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). øQué dicen los rusos sobre la filtración de la inteligencia estadounidense? globalizacion.ca 
Los rusos se interesaron de inmediato en el escándalo de la filtración de inteligencia en los EE. UU. porque muchos de los documentos tratan sobre la preparación de sus propias fuerzas militares y las ucranianas para el tan esperado "contraataque"…
(2023-04-15). ‚ÄûDie Menschheit muss sich die Ergebnisse der psychologischen Forschung zu eigen machen, um ein menschenwàºrdiges Leben zu schaffen." globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-04-15). "Humanity Must Adopt the Results of Psychological Research in Order to Create a Life Worthy of Human Beings." globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). [Articles] Anthracycline-containing and taxane-containing chemotherapy for early-stage operable breast cancer: a patient-level meta-analysis of 100‚Äà000 women from 86 randomised trials. thelancet.com Anthracycline plus taxane regimens are most efficacious at reducing breast cancer recurrence and death. Regimens with higher cumulative doses of anthracycline plus taxane provide the greatest benefits, challenging the current trend in clinical practice and guidelines towards non-anthracycline chemotherapy, particularly shorter regimens, such as four cycles of docetaxel—cyclophosphamide. By bringing together data from almost all relevant trials, this meta-analysis provides a reliable evidence base to inform individual treatment decisions, clinical guidelines, and the design of future clinical trials.
(2023-04-15). Gabonese president to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba will pay a state visit to China from April 18 to 21, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.
(2023-04-15). Brazilian Ex-Minister on Brazil-China Cooperation: A New Era of Collaboration and Growth. ecns.cn President Lula's recent visit to China has marked a significant milestone in the ever-evolving Brazil-China relationship. This historic event has opened new avenues for collaboration and mutual growth in various sectors, including economic development, technology innovation, information and communication technology, space exploration, culture, tourism, sports, agriculture and food security, health, urban construction, and so on. The results of this memorable trip has provide incredible results that it is worth examining and have the potential to be a game changer in China-Brazil relations.
(2023-04-15). 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…
(2023-04-15). Billy Porter Explains Why He Is 'Like James Baldwin' Ahead Of Biopic About Legendary Writer. newsone.com 
Billy Porter, who will star as James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, explained why he's so much like the legendary writer: "I am because James was."
(2023-04-15). France's Macron opposes U.S. cold war on China, wants independent Europe—but is it just rhetoric? mronline.org 
France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the U.S. war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.
(2023-04-15). Report shows minorities face worse air quality levels in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
A study by American researchers found that the most racially-segregated cities in the U.S. also have the worst air quality. See more.
(2023-04-15). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Craig TJ, Reshef A, Li HH, et al. Efficacy and safety of garadacimab, a factor XIIa inhibitor for hereditary angioedema prevention (VANGUARD): a global, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet 2023; 401: 1079—90—In this Article, the final sentence in the third paragraph in the Results section should have read "36 (92%) and 37 (95%) of 39 patients treated with garadacimab had a reduction in attacks of at least 70% or 50% compared with four (17%) and eight (33%) of 24 evaluable patients in the placebo group, respectively" and the appendix has been updated.
(2023-04-15). The Cobalt Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster. dissidentvoice.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 …
(2023-04-15). Davos WEF is Promoting Impossible Zero Carbon Green Agenda. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Emergency Protest: Hands Off the Abortion Pill Now! indybay.org Activists in San Francisco took to the streets on April 10.
(2023-04-15). Chicago: Unionized educators at charters flex their muscle. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – The bell rang, and teachers, staff and students slowly rolled out the school doors. Today they were all wearing union red at the two Instituto del Progeso Latino (IDPL) schools in Chicago. They grabbed signs and started to chant and picket, "Who's schools? Our schools!" | Many educators spoke of a toxic workplace where there is no response to staff concerns. "Our boss doesn't respect the educators or the students at Instituto," said CTU Council Chair Skot Holcombe, "in spite of this, we are fully united in the fight for our students and for our union." | As the school year rolls past spring break, w…
(2023-04-15). Louisiana LGBTQ activists march on state capitol and governor's mansion. fightbacknews.org Baton Rouge, LA – On April 12, around 50 LGBTQ people and their supporters gathered for a united march at the Louisiana State Capitol building. The protest was mainly attended by transgender teens from across Louisiana, flying trans flags and waving signs. LGBTQ minors are the target of at least ten right-wing bills in the state legislature. These bills include potential bans on LGBTQ-themed books, restrictions on trans medical care, and bans on teachers using correct names and pronouns. | Organizers from Real Name Campaign led chants like "Trans kids are here to stay, GOP go away," while the protest marched in t…
(2023-04-15). African country may join Russia's Mir Payment System, envoy. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). After 18 years, Europe's largest nuclear plant to begin regular output. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). 'An important milestone in a budding space economy': Kenya launches its first-ever operational satellite. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Army chief played role in securing funds from Saudi & UAE to fulfill IMF pre-conditions, says Pakistan PM. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Blinken visits Hanoi, pledges to take US-Vietnam relations to 'even higher level'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). China eyes Afghanistan's $1 trillion of lithium reserves, offers to invest USD 10 billion. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). China 'hopes and believes' Germany will support Beijing's 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan, says Wang Yi. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). China opposes Russia-related U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). China 'pressurising' Bhutan to change stance on Doklam issue. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Donald Trump raised $34 million so far in 2023 for his Presidential bid next year. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). EgyptAir suspends flights to and from Sudan capital over security concerns. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). G7 needs to help emerging economies to cut down emissions, says Japan's Nishimura. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Indians in Sudan asked to stay indoors amid military & paramilitary force clashes. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Israel's economy minister Nir Barkat to visit India on Sunday. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Italian PM Giorgia Meloni admits 'anomalies' in Russian escape. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Nephew of Indira Gandhi's assassin held on drug peddling charge in New Zealand. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Norway bars fencers from sporting events where Russia and Belarus will compete. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Polish government bans cheap grain, food imports from Ukraine. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). President Biden to announce run for re-election 'soon'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Promoting anti-hijab movement now a crime in Iran. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Property prices in China see an uptick, highest in 21 months. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). RSF accuses army of attacking its forces at Sudanese capital base amid tensions. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Russia calls for 'urgent steps towards ceasefire' amid military & paramilitary force clashes in Sudan. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Switzerland to provide $2 billion in aid to Ukraine for war reconstruction. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Taiwan highly vulnerable to Chinese air attack, US leaks show. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). On this day, 16 April: Significant events that took place on this date in the past. firstpost.com
(2023-04-15). Organizers Are Resisting a 2-Tiered Legal System in Majority-Black Jackson, MS. truthout.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… |
(2023-04-15). [Obituary] Jared Randall Curtis. thelancet.com Critical care physician and champion of palliative care. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, USA, on Feb 14, 1960 and died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Seattle, WA, USA, on Feb 6, 2023 aged 62 years.
(2023-04-15). Covid-19 Vaccines Lead to New Infections and Mortality: The Evidence is Overwhelming. globalresearch.ca Vaccination has spread worldwide. And everywhere it has been followed by a dramatic rise in new infections and mortality. How many deaths and severe accidents will it take for governments, WHO, health agencies FDA, EMA, to look at the proven results of this experimental pseudo-vaccination?
(2023-04-15). A Chilling Warning About the NATO-Ukraine-Russia Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Korobov-Latintsev A serviceman of Russia's private military company Wagner Group's assault detachment walks in a street in central part of Artyomovsk, also known as Bakhmut, as Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues, Donetsk People's Republic, Russia. © Sputnik/Evgeny Biyatov Those who think the fighting can be contained are misguided. For a philosopher, the military…
(2023-04-15). Exclusive Interview with Brazil's President Lula. libya360.wordpress.com CGTN Brazil is back… Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sat with Wang Guan in east China's Shanghai on his first day in China for this edition of Leaders Talk. With former President Dilma Rousseff now chairing the New Development Bank, he looks to boost ties with China and give more weight to the…
(2023-04-15). Interview with Mexico's Leading Presidential Contender Claudia Sheinbaum. libya360.wordpress.com Rania Khalek of Breakthrough News and Zoe Alexandra of @PeoplesDispatch sat down with Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of government in Mexico City and one of the founders of Morena, the party of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. She is a rising figure in Mexican national politics and a leading contender for the 2024 presidential…
(2023-04-15). NATO's Growing Military Presence in Latin America and the Caribbean (Part I, II & III). libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein Part I At present, it has become customary to speak of NATO's expansion "towards Eastern Europe", which, while effective, is a reductionist concept. The truth is that since the end of the bipolar world, the United States, believing itself to be the master of the world, has used NATO to expand throughout…
(2023-04-15). Sudan: The Left Calls for Restoring the Revolution. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (left) and RSF head Hemeti The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have begun fighting each other. The root of the conflict lies in disagreements over integrating the paramilitary into the army. The Sudanese left has noted that both parties seek to escalate armed conflict,…
(2023-04-15). The "Left": Revolutionary vs "Infantile Disorder" libya360.wordpress.com Rainer Shea Degrowth, Drug Fetishism, & "Anti-Colonialism" Are Used as Weapons Against the Revolutionary Cause Even if a communist can colloquially describe themselves as being on the left, there's a distinction between communism and "the left." This is implied right in the title of Lenin's Left-Wing Communism: an Infantile Disorder. Whereas the left, a big tent…
(2023-04-15). [World Report] UK infected blood inquiry releases compensation report. thelancet.com Compensation for thousands of people given contaminated blood and blood products must be widened, the inquiry has said. Jacqui Thornton reports.
(2023-04-15). Imperialist relations are never based on 'trust'. iacenter.org By Global Times Apr 13, 2023 The recent leak of highly classified Pentagon documents is yet another proof that the US is the world's No.1 spying empire. Washington spies not only on its perceived adversaries, but also its allies, which puts the US' foreign relations in jeopardy. How will the leak incident affect allies' "trust" toward the US? Will the US spy on its allies more wantonly? "The US will continue to use every possible form of technology to spy on its allies, its own citizens and its opponents. Imperialist relations are never based on 'trust,'" said Sara Flounders (Flounders), a political writer and ac…
(2023-04-15). Palestinian resistance fuels instability within Israeli settler state. iacenter.org By Michael Kramer April 13, 2023 The current unrelenting Palestinian resistance to Zionist occupation, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River, has resulted in an increase of political and social instability within and throughout the Israeli settler state. Fans hold huge 'Free Palestine!' flag during the game between Tunisia and Australia on Nov. 26. The personal security situation for Israeli settlers has also been affected. Once safe roads in the West Bank are now sites of frequently occurring deadly ambushes. On March 13, a roadside bomb exploded adjacent to a busy highway in northern Israel. This first…
(2023-04-15). Starbucks 'workers and consumers have the same foe'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Saurav Sarkar on Starbucks organizing.
(2023-04-15). 'Swarm': How Deranged Superfans Can Become Serial Killers. newsone.com 
Source: Prime Video / Prime | Editor's note: This article contains plot spoilers for "Swarm." | Dre longs to meet a global pop star named Ni'Jah,
(2023-04-15). If the U.S. can't boss the World, it will spitefully destroy it. mronline.org 
Unable to accept the reality of a growing multipolar world order, U.S. elites are willing to risk nuclear war.
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] The emergence of mpox as an HIV-related opportunistic infection. thelancet.com During the multinational mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) clade IIb outbreak in 2022, the emergence of severe mpox among people with HIV bore a striking resemblance to the emergence of opportunistic infections early in the HIV epidemic of the 1980s. Similar to HIV-associated opportunistic infections, mpox produces substantially greater morbidity and prolonged disease in people with advanced (ie, CD4 <350 cells per mm3) or untreated HIV infection.1—3 A US report2 of 57 hospitalised patients with severe mpox found that 82% had HIV infection, of whom almost three-quarters had a CD4 count less than 50 cells p...
(2023-04-15). [Perspectives] A search for salvation. thelancet.com Daniele Mencarelli's semi-autobiographical second novel Everything Calls for Salvation follows the involuntary hospitalisation of a 20-year-old eponymous Daniele in 1994, his week of confinement, the people he meets, and the insight he gains. Each character on the psychiatric ward serves a purpose. Frantic Madonnina, whose identity is unknown and who only prays to the Virgin Mary, stands in contrast to Alessandro, who lies motionless in a catatonic state. Jaded Mario, a former teacher, lectures on the nature of mental illness and the bleakness of treatment.
(2023-04-15). As Paper Shows Benefits of Expanded Child Tax Credit, Sinema Challenger Gallego Says 'Bring It Back'. commondreams.org
(2023-04-15). [Perspectives] Women's health, Inc. thelancet.com Across the globe, health care is increasingly in the hands of corporate entities. Women's health is a vivid example of this trend. Private equity firms, start-ups, and other private-sector companies are streaming into women's health, appealing to its historical aims of equity, empowerment, and social justice, while also expecting big profits. As this industry expands, tensions between profitability, innovation, quality, and equity are already surfacing within the USA, signalling what other nations may soon encounter.
(2023-04-15). US in Eclipse: 240,000 Palestinians worship at al-Aqsa in Jerusalem as Iran, Lebanon, Show Solidarity on Jerusalem Day. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Quds (Jerusalem) Day is commemorated on the last Friday of Ramadan, and was held yesterday. "Al-Quds" is the Arabic name for Jerusalem, meaning "the Holy." Revolutionary Iran established this custom, and some of the biggest Quds Day crowds gathered in Tehran. Demonstrations were held, however, all over the Muslim world. …
(2023-04-15). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Another Day, Another Toxic Spill in East Palestine, Ohio. truthout.org This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. It's been a bit more than two months since a train derailment in rural Ohio spilled 38 cars' worth of hazardous materials, including a highly toxic petrochemical called vinyl chloride, in East Palestine. In the weeks following the disaster, it seems to many residents the problems just keep piling up. |
(2023-04-15). Biden Should Prioritize the Climate Emergency, Not LNG Profits, at G7 Meeting. commondreams.org
The G7 (Group of Seven)
(2023-04-15). 'Bombshell' 1989 Shell Memo Features In New Court Filing. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). IMF Is Forcing Some Of Hardest-Hit Countries To Pay Unnecessary Fees. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Much Lying From The International Monetary Fund. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Politicians Demand US Drop Assange Charges On Anniversary Of Arrest. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). Response To Twitter Labeling NPR 'State-Affiliated Media' Exposes True Purpose Of Labels. popularresistance.org
(2023-04-15). The Biggest Con: 'Billionaires are worth their keep'. theduran.com
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Helicobacter pylori eradication and aspirin: a puzzle yet to be solved. thelancet.com We read with great interest the Article by Chris Hawkey and colleagues1 on the Helicobacter Eradication Aspirin Trial (HEAT). The authors should be commended for performing such a complex trial. Although the trial was conceived to evaluate the role of Helicobacter pylori eradication in older patients (aged ‚â•60 years) prescribed aspirin, the study was not planned to verify eradication. A breath retest was randomly performed in only 10% of patients, reporting H pylori eradication in 146 (90 ∑7%) of 161 patients receiving active eradication therapy.
(2023-04-15). L'Italia alle Armi dall'Europa all'Indo-Pacifico | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Inizia il 22 aprile l'esercitazione multinazionale Defender 23, diretta dallo US Army Europe, l'Esercito USA in Europa. L'esercitazione si svolgerà per due mesi in 10 Paesi europei. Vi parteciperanno 9.000 soldati USA e 17.000 di 26 Paesi alleati degli USA, …
(2023-04-15). I met the Florida governor years ago. My 14 Years Detention at Guantanamo. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Skin lesion specimens as first choice to detect monkeypox virus — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We appreciate the comments of Ya Bin Zhou on our Clinical Picture1 and agree that the diagnosis of monkeypox virus infection is indeed best achieved by detection of the virus in skin lesions.2,3…
(2023-04-15). Seattle rally backs mushroom workers fight for union rights. themilitant.com SEATTLE — Over 100 students and unionists rallied together at the University of Washington here March 31 in support of mushroom workers in Sunnyside fighting to win recognition of the United Farm Workers at Greenwood Mushrooms, formerly known as Ostrom. Workers there had voted the UFW in as their union last year, but the bosses refused to recognize it. | The workers renewed their fight for a union contract after bosses fired 140 workers, most of whom were women with years of experience. | On Feb. 14, as Canadian-based Windmill Farms took control of the company, all Ostrom workers were called into a Valentin…
(2023-04-15). Jabs Caused 300,000 Excess Deaths and $147 Billion in Damage to Economy in 2022. dissidentvoice.org 
In the U.S., COVID-19 vaccines injured 6.6 million people, disabled 1.36 million people, caused more than 300,000 excess deaths, and cost the economy an estimated $147 billion in damage — in 2022 alone — according to a new analysis by Humanity Projects, a wing of Portugal-based research firm Phinance Technologies. Read the full article here. …
(2023-04-15). Australian unionists fight for ban on debilitating silica dust. themilitant.com SYDNEY — Chanting "Union power!" over 1,000 workers marched through the central city here and rallied at the New South Wales state parliament April 5. The protest was part of a national day of action demanding a ban on the manufacture and use of engineered stone products that produce silica dust. | "Silica is killing our workers throughout the country," said Darren Greenfield, New South Wales state secretary of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union. This rally kicked off a national campaign to end silica production, he said. | Silica dust is a common hazard when working in constructi…
(2023-04-15). UAW members fight for first contract at Chicago-area plant. themilitant.com BEDFORD PARK, Ill. — "We're here to show the company you can't treat us like this," William Gehrig told Militant correspondents visiting the picket line outside the Metal-Matic plant here April 7. Gehrig and some 120 other members of United Auto Workers Local 588 have been on strike at the steel tubing plant here since Feb. 22. They are fighting for their first contract and to stop attacks on pay and health insurance. | Workers voted to join the UAW in June 2021. A year later, with contract talks stalled, PTC Alliance bought the four Metal-Matic plants in Illinois, Minnesota and Ohio. "It's disrespectful th…
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Why vaccinations should be a top priority in earthquake relief efforts. thelancet.com On Feb 6, 2023, Türkiye and Syria were hit by a powerful earthquake of 7 ∑8 magnitude, followed by several aftershocks, and another earthquake of 7 ∑6 magnitude, causing substantial damage and loss of life. The Anadolu disaster management agency has reported that the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to 45‚Äà089 people.
(2023-04-15). The Response to Twitter Labeling NPR 'State-Affiliated Media' Exposes the True Purpose of the Labels All Along. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-15). Listening to the Chronicle of Higher Ed. dissidentvoice.org 
Note: I am not attacking people personally, or their right to opinions. However, I have been in this rodeo since 1983, academia, with the deans, chairs, provosts, VPs and presidents, and plethora of others, who hands down (not all) got it wrong about the value of and reason for education, K12 and higher ed. This …
(2023-04-15). What's Needed for True Peace in Yemen. commondreams.org
(2023-04-15). Gateway to Nowhere. The One World Order Privatization of Amazonia. Greed for Power and Money. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Is This An Act of Terror? globalresearch.ca "We are living through the most painful days in our history. Two powerful earthquakes, …have caused large-scale damage in 10 provinces. Around 13.5 million of our people have been affected." says President Erdogan…
(2023-04-15). OPEC+ and capitalism's fight against inflation. mronline.org 
Except in war-time, capitalism invariably seeks to control inflation by creating a recession; and this is so even when the inflation has been caused by an autonomous increase in capitalists' profit-margins which are downward inflexible and hence would not be reduced by a recession.
(2023-04-15). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.
(2023-04-15). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2023-04-15). Can Labor Seize Its 'Movement Moment'? popularresistance.org One measure of the labor movement's relative power is the percentage of the workforce covered by union contracts. From a post-war high in 1955 of 35% in the private sector represented by unions, the percentage has steadily plunged—now to a low of only 6% . That low private sector number is buoyed to just over 10% by the higher percentage of unionized public sector workers. | These dismal membership numbers hide the promise this moment holds for union organizing. Public support, resources, and organizing momentum point to some of the brightest possibilities for the US union movement in decades.
(2023-04-15). Who's the Real 'Gold Mafia': Al-Jazeera Doc on Zimbabwe's Corruption & Western Double Standards. thealtworld.com A new documentary series from Al Jazeera makes explosive allegations about Zimbabwe's gold trade and corruption, but does it tell the whole story? | Rutendo Matinyarare, Chairperson of Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Movement (ZASM) and founder of Zimbabweans Unite Against US War Sanctions (ZUAUWS), says no. He says the US is utilizing new methods to maintain global hegemony in the face of de-dollarization and the falling effectiveness of sanctions.
(2023-04-15). Jacinda Ardern appointed to promote extreme views on censorship worldwide. expose-news.com The thought that former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be wandering around the world funded to promote her extreme views on government and media control should send shivers down the …
(2023-04-15). Covidian insanity is on full display. expose-news.com In the US the covid "state of emergency" is declared officially over while in New Zealand it is extended to 2024. Italy's birth rate is declared a national emergency. Covid injection lot …
(2023-04-15). Deagel's Depopulation Premonitions for 2025 Revisited. expose-news.com In October 2020, Swiss lawyer Michael Lusk wrote an article on his LinkedIn page urging that, in the wake of the coronavirus "pandemic," Deagel's 2025 Forecast be given serious attention. Lusk's article …
(2023-04-15). Military-Industrial Complex makes moves to take control of Australian defence forces. expose-news.com Alarming defence reforms proposed by Australia's federal government could see defence contractors embedded with the Australian Defence Force and national security agencies. Australians must recognise the danger posed by allowing global arms …
(2023-04-15). Beware the Agents of Chaos. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). [Comment] Offline: How to fail well in global health. thelancet.com I am an expert in how to destroy global health initiatives. It is a peculiar fact that I have been an intimate witness to the demise of three promising organisations that sought to advance health in low-income settings—the Global Forum for Health Research, the Health Metrics Network, and the independent Expert Review Group on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health (iERG). All three died from multiple causes. With such a dismal record, it was no surprise when the incoming Director of one global health organisation made clear, not entirely jokingly, that he would never consider me fo…
(2023-04-15). NATO stalwart Turkey has emerged as global military power after war in Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com And those in Armenia, Iraq, Libya, Syria and Ukraine. ==== AzertagApril 15, 2023 Everyone in the world sees Turkey's military strength and great successes in the military field — Executive Director Azerbaijan-Turkey relations are developing successfully in all directions. Both states effectively use their economic and energy capabilities, as well as their geopolitical position, to …
(2023-04-15). Polish army officials attend funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 14, 2023 Funeral held for Polish soldier killed in Ukraine A 45-year-old Polish soldier who was killed last month fighting Russian forces in Ukraine has been laid to rest at a funeral service in western Poland. *** Among the mourners gathered in the village church were the fallen soldier's loved ones, local government …
(2023-04-15). Top of the world: Pentagon's Ultima Thule is rebranded. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesApril 11, 2023 The northernmost US military base now has a Greenlandic name The U.S. military's Thule Air Base in Greenland is no more. By that name, anyway. *** Pituffik…is a nod to the original inhabitants, who were forced to relocate when construction of the base began in 1951. Melting sea ice is …
(2023-04-15). U.S. joins Turkey in arming NATO partner Morocco for war against Western Sahara…potential one with Algeria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseApril 13, 2023 Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires The US State Department recently approved the potential sale of some $750 million dollars in arms to Morocco, including HIMARS launchers, ATACMS missile systems and Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW), in what analysts say reflects…concern over tensions in the region. "The Moroccan authorities …
(2023-04-15). Unprecedented French war games include 14 NATO allies, nuclear carrier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsApril 14, 2023 French forces prep for final phase of major multidomain exercise After several years without an exercise on its territory, the French military is preparing for the final phase of Orion 2023, a new drill focused on multidomain operations to prepare troops for a realistic warfighting scenario. Orion integrates about 20 events …
(2023-04-15). Mass Murder: Our Wounded Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Israel Persecutes Christians On Easter, Spreads Fake News On Palestinian Attack. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israel prevented all Christians in Gaza from entering Jerusalem and Bethlehem this Easter, before pro-Israel propagandist began an online fake news campaign that fabricated a story about Palestinian Muslims attacking a Church. Palestinian Christians are currently outraged about the ongoing crackdown on their religious practices, due to the barring of worshippers from access to their
(2023-04-15). Policing the Elite's Technocracy: How Do We Resist This Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Support Ukraine independence! Moscow get out of all of Ukraine! themilitant.com After 10 months of bloody fighting for Bakhmut, currently the central battle in Ukraine's defense of its independence, Moscow's forces are using scorched-earth tactics to shell more of the city to rubble. They're inching forward against Ukrainian troops holding high-rise buildings in the west. Ukrainian forces, including large numbers of working-class volunteers, are determined to defend Ukraine's sovereignty. | Their resolve stands in sharp contrast to the conditions of Moscow's forces. President Vladimir Putin is sacrificing tens of thousands of Russian soldiers in human wave assaults. The combat potential of t…
(2023-04-15). Father Atallah Hanna: We call on the German authorities to lift the ban on Prisoner's Day marches in Berlin. samidoun.net 
The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Sebastia in occupied Palestine, Father Bishop Atallah Hanna, affirmed his rejection of the repressive policies pursued by the German state against Palestinians and Arabs in Germany. In which the German media and politicians launched a smear campaign against Palestinians that lasted an entire week with the authorities of Berlin concluding …
(2023-04-15). Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Motherhood And Playing A Mom In Award-Winning Movie. newsone.com 
(2023-04-15). Emergency Rally: Hands Off Abortion Pill. indybay.org video by Lis Cox less than 1 min mp4…
(2023-04-15). Saudis among prisoners released in landmark exchange with Yemen. thealtworld.com
(2023-04-15). [Comment] Chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer: the more the better? thelancet.com Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide1 and treatment de-escalation of early-stage breast cancer has been a contentious topic of discussion. Breast-conserving surgery has gradually replaced mastectomy, eliminating the need for breast surgery in patients with a pathological complete response on image-guided vacuum-assisted core biopsy after neoadjuvant systemic therapy shows highly promising results.2 Sentinel lymph node biopsy, rather than axillary lymph node dissection, is the standard of care for clinical node-negative breast cancer, and some patients with node-positive disease also do n…
(2023-04-15). Baerbock's Visit to China 'Reaffirmed Weakness of EU'. sputnikglobe.com The "ideological point of view" expressed by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her visit to China – "in line" with US President Biden and UK Prime Minister Sunak – contradicts the "practice of economic-commercial ties that Berlin maintains with Beijing," says Tiberio Graziani, chairman of the Vision & Global Trends think tank.
(2023-04-15). Video: Car Rams Into Crowd in France's Bordeaux Reportedly Leaving 7 Injured. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – Seven people were injured when a car rammed into a crowd in the French city of Bordeaux, the local radio reported on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Christians Wait for 'Holy Fire' at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. sputnikglobe.com The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most sacred place for Christians around the globe. The "Holy Fire" ritual which is taking place there on the eve of Orthodox Easter symbolizes the undying light of Christianity.
(2023-04-15). Ex-Pentagon Officer: Russia's Robust Capabilities in Electronic Warfare Second to None. sputnikglobe.com The Russian army's state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems are capable of significantly hampering the planned counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces, David T. Pyne, an EMP Task Force scholar and former US Department of Defense officer, told Sputnik.
(2023-04-15). Former CIA Director: Marjorie Taylor Greene 'Not Fit to Hold Public Office'. sputnikglobe.com During an interview, former CIA Director John Brennan criticized the actions of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and argued that she is not fit to hold a public office due to her past and current comments.
(2023-04-15). Germany Calls on EU to Impose Sanctions on Russian Nuclear Industry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Berlin has called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Russia's nuclear industry, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Germany Turns Its Back on Nuclear Power Generation. sputnikglobe.com On April 15, Germany proceeded to shut down the three remaining nuclear power plants in the country as Berlin seems poised to continue its transition to renewable energy generation.
(2023-04-15). 'Holy Fire' Delivered to Moscow For Orthodox Easter. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, April 16 (Sputnik) – The Holy Fire has been delivered to the Vnukovo airport in the Russian capital of Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
(2023-04-15). Holy Fire Descends at Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. sputnikglobe.com JERUSALEM (Sputnik) – The Holy Fire has descended at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Houthis, Saudi-Led Coalition Exchange 202 PoWs on Second Day of Deal – Source. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabia released on Saturday 183 prisoners affiliated with Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, and welcomed back 19 troops of Riyadh-led coalition during the second day of a UN-mediated prisoner exchange, a source told Sputnik.
(2023-04-15). Hungary Joins Poland, Bans Agricultural Imports From Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – Hungary has followed Poland's lead and banned imports of grains, oilseeds and a range of other agricultural products from Ukraine until June 30, 2023, Hungarian Agriculture Minister Istvan Nagy said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Images of Distant Galaxies May Challenge Existing Cosmological Model. sputnikglobe.com Images of distant galaxies procured via NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may challenge our understanding of cosmology, says Mike Boylan-Kolchin, associate professor of astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin.
(2023-04-15). Int'l Organizations, Countries Call for End of Violence in Sudan. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, together with a slew of international organizations and countries, on Saturday called for an end to the hostilities in Sudan that erupted earlier in the day.
(2023-04-15). Israelis Rally Against Judicial Reform in Tel Aviv. sputnikglobe.com Israel experienced an outburst of political protests when a plan to reform the judicial system was unveiled by Justice Minister Yariv Levin in January.
(2023-04-15). Italy's State Debt Hits All-Time High of $3Trl in February. sputnikglobe.com ROME (Sputnik) – Italy's sovereign debt increased by 21.6 billion euros in February and reached a historical maximum of 2.772 trillion euros ($3.075 trillion), the Bank of Italy said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Netherlands Allocates $44Mln to Support Ukrainian Farmers. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Netherlands has allocated 40 million euros ($44 million) to the World Bank's support program for Ukrainian farmers, Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). One Police Officer Reportedly Injured in Japan's Wakayama Blast During Kishida's Speech. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – One of the Japanese police officers who were guarding the venue of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's speech in the city of Wakayama has sustained minor injuries as a result of the explosion at the scene, Japanese media reported on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Polish Cabinet Authorizes Temporary Ban on Ukrainian Grain Imports. sputnikglobe.com WARSAW (Sputnik) – The Polish Council of Ministers on Saturday authorized the heads of relevant agencies to temporarily ban grain imports from Ukraine, the Polish government said.
(2023-04-15). Remnants of Ancient Viruses May Help Humans Fight Cancer, Scientists Say. sputnikglobe.com Researchers behind the new study argue that cancer essentially revives the dormant ancient viral DNA and thus provokes an immune response that attacks cancerous cells in the process.
(2023-04-15). Russia Ready to Mass Produce Advanced Armor Vests: Video. sputnikglobe.com Rostec deputy general director Alexander Nazarov underscored that the Obereg body armor was developed in collaboration with those taking part in the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
(2023-04-15). Russia Rolls Out New EW System Capable of Disabling Enemy Spacecraft. sputnikglobe.com The Russian Armed Forces' EW troops are currently equipped with advanced systems of electronic reconnaissance and suppression, which are fairly considered among the best in the world.
(2023-04-15). Six Civilians Killed in Sudan's Armed Clashes in Omdurman – Hospital. sputnikglobe.com KHARTOUM (Sputnik) – Armed clashes between Sudan's national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have left six civilians killed in the country's most populous city of Omdurman, the local hospital told Sputnik.
(2023-04-15). Sudanese Army Chief Orders 'Rebel Militia' Rapid Support Forces to Disband. sputnikglobe.com KHARTOUM (Sputnik) – Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council and commander in chief of the Sudanese military Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan issued a decree to disband the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the General Intelligence Service said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Sudanese Military Launches Airstrike on RSF Camp in Omdurman – Reports. sputnikglobe.com KHARTOUM (Sputnik) – The Sudanese Air Force has launched an airstrike targeting the camp of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city of Omdurman, the Al Jazeera broadcaster reports citing a Sudanese military source.
(2023-04-15). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria on Official Visit, Media Reports. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has arrived in the Algerian capital of Algiers on an official visit, Syrian media reported on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Two Suspicious Items Reportedly Seized From Wakayama Incident Scene. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – Japanese investigators on Saturday seized two cylindrical objects believed to contain explosives from the scene of an incident in the prefecture of Wakayama, where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was due to deliver a speech, Japanese broadcaster reported, citing investigative sources.
(2023-04-15). Unrest in Sudan: Timeline of Situation in Khartoum. sputnikglobe.com Clashes broke out between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum on Saturday morning, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
(2023-04-15). US to Give Ukraine $4.9 Billion in Budget Support. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States plans to provide Kiev with an additional $4.9 billion in aid in September, the US State Department informs.
(2023-04-15). US' Cooperation With Allies Unaffected by Pentagon Leaks, Blinken Claims. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The recent leak of the Pentagon's classified documents has not affected the cooperation between the United States and its allies, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday.
(2023-04-15). Watch Russian MiG-31BM Fighter Jets Train to Intercept Enemy Aircraft. sputnikglobe.com Earlier this week, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced an unscheduled inspection of Russia's Pacific Fleet. The aim of this move is to verify the ability of the armed forces to "repel the aggression of a probable enemy" from the sea.
(2023-04-15). Why It's Too Early to Celebrate Plummeting US Inflation Rate. sputnikglobe.com US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made it clear on Friday that he wants to further tighten the screws on US monetary policy despite dipping inflation in the country.
(2023-04-15). "Cuánto más": Estreno audiovisual de Buena Fe. cubadebate.cu Hoy les compartimos en Cubadebate un estreno audiovisual de la agrupación Buena Fe. El tema musical, titulado "Cuánto más", forma parte de su más reciente producción discógrafica Morada. En la plataforma digital YouTube lo presentan así: (…) "Son la unidad, la empatía, la cooperación, la ciencia, la cultura y el amor quienes nos harán sobrevivir como especie" (…).
(2023-04-15). Archivo CD: Jesús Montané Oropesa, del núcleo fundador. cubadebate.cu Jesús Montané —luego asaltante del Moncada—, estaba lejos de pensar que integraría el núcleo fundador del movimiento revolucionario clandestino que organizó el joven abogado Fidel Castro Ruz, en el año del centenario de José Martí, para la acción armada del 26 de Julio de 1953. Entonces ya Jesús Montané era un hombre establecido en un cargo administrativo de la empresa automovilística General Motors en La Habana…
(2023-04-15). Arribazón de Sargazo a las costas: Una disyuntiva ambiental. cubadebate.cu Estas masas de diversa naturaleza llegan a las costas cada año, como parte de la dinámica natural de los ecosistemas marinos y costeros, y se acumulan tanto en las playas, como en los manglares y las costas rocosas. Esta contaminación natural y tecnológica (de procedencia humana) es un problema creciente de la sociedad actual.
(2023-04-15). Juan Alberto Monteagudo: "Restaurar estas piezas es un gusto, más que un trabajo" cubadebate.cu Juan Alberto Monteagudo, de 24 años, es restaurador de policromía y dorado en el Gabinete de Conservación y Restauración de la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad. En su taller provisional de la sede del Gabinete en Oficios 112, Juan responde a las preguntas de Cubadebate sobre su oficio.
(2023-04-15). En fotos, el incansable Jesús Montané. cubadebate.cu Hoy se conmemora el Centenario de Jesús Montané Oropesa, incansable combatiente revolucionario, dirigente partidista y de nuestro Gobierno, fiel siempre a Fidel. Cubadebate lo recuerda con estas fotos históricas.
(2023-04-15). øCómo quedaron los grupos para la Copa Oro de la Concacaf 2023? cubadebate.cu El sorteo de la Copa Oro 2023, que se realizó en el SoFi Stadium de Los àÅngeles ya quedó definido. El equipo de Cuba estará en el grupo D, donde participan Honduras, el Salvador y Nicaragua. La Copa Oro 2023 se jugará desde el 16 de junio al 16 de julio de 2023 en Estados Unidos.
(2023-04-15). Cuba muestra sus atractivos en Feria Internacional de Turismo de Belarús. cubadebate.cu Cuba participa en la XXV Feria Internacional de Turismo de Belarús y presenta su campaña àönica. En declaraciones exclusivas la Consejera de Turismo para Rusia y los países de la Comunidad de Estados Independientes, Cristina León, informa que el país caribeño se hace notar en la cita por el colorido y la alegría de su gente.
(2023-04-15). Las 3 del día: Qué debe saber sobre la disponibilidad de combustible, la visita de Lula a China y otras noticias de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Desde hace varios días los usuarios en redes sociales, en los comentarios de nuestra web y la población ha estado manifestando su preocupación por la escasez de combustible en los servicentros. El Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel se refirió a la disponibilidad de combustible en el país. Tenemos en nuestro podcast sus declaraciones. Luego, realizamos el resumen semanal.
(2023-04-15). Abanderada delegación cubana a los V Juegos del Alba. cubadebate.cu Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-Lella, viceprimer ministro de la República de Cuba, abanderó este sábado a la delegación cubana que participará en los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.El acto político cultural, celebrado en la Escuela Superior de Formación de Atletas de Alto Rendimiento Cerro Pelado, contó además con la presencia de Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Inder.
(2023-04-15). Asiste Primer Ministro a balance de la radio y la televisión. cubadebate.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro de Cuba, asiste al balance anual de la radio y la televisión, correspondiente a 2022, que se desarrolla en el Ministerio de las Comunicaciones de esta capital.Se encuentran también Inés María Chapman Waugh, vice ministra primera, y Alfonso Noya Martínez, presidente de dicho Instituto.
(2023-04-15). Consideran al berro el alimento más sano del mundo. cubadebate.cu Investigadores de la Universidad William Paterson de Nueva Jersey concluyeron que el berro es el alimento más sano del mundo al compararlo con otros 41, según un artículo publicado por la revista científica Preventing Chronic Disease. Esa planta alcanzó una puntuación de 100 seguida de la col china con un 91,99; la acelga suiza 89,27 y la remolacha un 87,08.
(2023-04-15). Cuba es uno de los territorios insulares que tiene mayor número de especies de plantas por kilómetro cuadrado. cubadebate.cu Bajo el liderazgo del Instituto de Ecología y Sistemática, del Citma, y con el aporte de más de 70 especialistas de una treintena de instituciones nacionales y foráneas, el país logró terminar, en septiembre de 2021, y a pesar de las limitaciones impuestas por la covid-19, la actualización de la Lista Roja de la Flora de Cuba.
(2023-04-15). Declaración financiera de Trump revela ganancias tras su mandato. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump presentó el viernes el primer reporte financiero después de su presidencia con los ingresos aproximados obtenidos de todos sus negocios, desde su serie de tarjetas comerciales digitales hasta la empresa detrás de su red Truth Social. El informe de 101 páginas, le fue solicitado a Trump como candidato a un nuevo mandato en las presidenciales de 2024.
(2023-04-15). Delegación vietnamita de alto nivel llegará a Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, llegará próximamente en visita oficial a Cuba al frente de una numerosa delegación, informó este viernes el embajador del país asiático Le Thanh Tung. En exclusiva con Prensa Latina el diplomático aseguró que el líder parlamentario sostendrá diálogos al máximo nivel con autoridades cubanas.
(2023-04-15). Dúo Buena Fe, concluye su gira nacional. cubadebate.cu Buena Fe ha ido dejando su huella de alegría, belleza y buena música a lo largo y ancho del país con la presentación de su último disco "Morada", un canto a la familia, a Cuba y a las cosas humanas y divinas de la vida.
(2023-04-15). "El principito" de la Universidad, una casita dentro de otra. cubadebate.cu La casita infantil de la Universidad de Camagàºey Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz. "El principito" abrió sus puertas en el contexto de la celebración por el aniversario 62 de la creación de los círculos infantiles en Cuba. Esta casita constituye una forma de protección laboral e implementación del Programa de Adelanto de las Mujeres, y beneficiará y a 28 familias de la Casa de Altos Estudios.
(2023-04-15). Energías eólica y solar establecieron récord de generación en 2022. cubadebate.cu Ember, uno de los grupos de reflexión sobre la energía más prestigiosos del mundo, destacó que las fuentes eólica y solar alcanzaron un nuevo récord al generar el 12 por ciento de la electricidad mundial en el año 2022. Dicha entidad presentó esta semana el informe Global Electricity Review 2023, que analizó los cambios en la generación de electricidad a nivel mundial en 2022.
(2023-04-15). Entrega Díaz-Canel diplomas a cuadros y trabajadores del Partido. cubadebate.cu Unos 60 cuadros y trabajadores con varios lustros de labor ininterrumpida en dependencias del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) recibieron un homenaje, en ceremonia encabezada por Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del PCC y Presidente de la República.
(2023-04-15). Evacuan al primer ministro japonés por una explosión previa a su discurso. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Japón, Fumio Kishida, tuvo que ser evacuado en la mañana de este sábado de un puerto pesquero de la ciudad de Wakayama, luego de que un individuo lanzara un artefacto explosivo al lugar donde se encontraba el mandatario, reportan medios locales. El artefacto fue lanzado justo antes de que Kishida comenzara su discurso en un espacio abierto.
(2023-04-15). Pekín denuncia como ilegales sanciones unilaterales de EEUU a empresas chinas. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino emitió una protesta a raíz de sanciones de EE.UU. a más empresas del país asiático, calificándolas como una forma de "jurisdicción de largo alcance", ajena al derecho internacional y que afecta la cadena de suministro global. "China protegerá con firmeza los derechos e intereses legítimos de las empresas chinas", dijo Pekín en un comunicado.
(2023-04-15). Por una Cuba sin violencia contra la mujer. cubadebate.cu "La violencia de género, sea cual sea su manifestación, es incompatible con los principios de la Revolución Cubana", expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, quien se reunió aquí con más de 400 mujeres de varias provincias del país, quienes alzaron sus voces por una Cuba sin violencia contra ellas.
(2023-04-15). Presidente de Brasil visita Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, llegó a la capital de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos (EAU) en visita oficial para fortalecer las relaciones entre ambos estados, informó la Agencia de Noticias Wam. Esta es la segunda visita del gobernante carioca a este país. Lula efectúa una escala en esta nación del Golfo tras realizar una visita oficial de tres días a China.
(2023-04-15). Presidente del Parlamento de Vietnam viaja a Cuba y Suramérica. cubadebate.cu El presidente del Parlamento de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, realizará una visita oficial a Cuba, Argentina y Uruguay anunció el sitio web del Legislativo. Dinh Hue responderá así a las invitaciones cursadas por sus homólogos, el cubano, Esteban Lazo, la presidenta de la Cámara argentina, Cecilia Moreau, y la titular del Senado uruguayo, Beatriz Argimon.
(2023-04-15). Recibió Díaz-Canel las Cartas Credenciales de once nuevos embajadores. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, dio la bienvenida en la mañana de este sábado a once nuevos embajadores. La audiencia solemne tuvo lugar en el Palacio de la Revolución.
(2023-04-15). Retos de la vivienda a seis meses de Ian. cubadebate.cu Elizabeth Cruz no consigue verlo como su hogar. Por más que ya hayan pasado seis meses, el pequeño cuarto de zinc donde vive con su hijo Alejandro es para ella solo "un contenedor", de los tantos que ha levantado la gente para refugiarse tras el paso del huracán Ian. "Imagínese, yo me vi sola con el niño en medio del camino, sin saber para dónde coger", dice.
(2023-04-15). Letters to the Canary: we've offended white men, and Donald Trump, plus do we need a guillotine outside parliament? thecanary.co The Canary is excited to share the latest edition of our letters page. This is where we publish people's responses to the news, politics, or anything else they want to get off their chest. We've now opened the letters page up so anyone can submit a contribution. As always, if you'd like to subscribe to the Canary — starting …
(2023-04-15). Bill Gates Granted Authority to Buy 2100 More Acres of North Dakota Farmland. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). COVID-19 Vaccines: Proof of Lethality. Over One Thousand Scientific Studies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). [World Report] Calls for transparency in pandemic accord talks. thelancet.com Academics and organisations have called for the negotiation process on a global pandemic preparedness agreement to be more open to scrutiny. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-04-15). Russian units uncover Ukrainian artillery positions with Penicillin reconnaissance complex. tass.com Tor-M1 antiaircraft missile system detected and destroyed drones belonging to the Ukrainian military, spokesman for the battlegroup Alexander Savchuk said…
(2023-04-15). PMC Wagner units occupy two neighborhoods in northern, southern suburbs of Artyomovsk. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine remaining in the city are retreating and purposefully destroying urban infrastructure and residential buildings…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces wipe out up to 30 Ukrainian troops near southern Donetsk, Zaporozhye. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, said that they also destroyed the Msta-B and D-30 howitzers…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces eliminate more than 60 Ukrainian troops near Krasny Liman. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, said that as a result of strikes by ground attack aircraft, the enemy lost two armored combat vehicles, one pickup truck, as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers…
(2023-04-15). Ukrainian losses near Kupyansk total up to 40 personnel — top brass. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, said that the enemy also lost three pieces of equipment…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces destroy over 315 Ukrainian troops, mercenaries near Donetsk — top brass. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that the rocket troops, artillery, and aviation of the "Southern" group of troops are supporting offensive operations in the Artemovsk region…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces wipe out more than dozen Ukrainian troops, 3 artillery guns near Kherson. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, said that two enemy vehicles were also destroyed…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces wipe up fuel depot of Ukrainian airborne brigade in DPR. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that the operational-tactical aviation, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces groups of troops defeated the 73rd artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at firing positions, manpower and equipment in 95 districts…
(2023-04-15). Russian air defense forces intercept five HIMARS rockets, down three drones. tass.com The official representative of the department, Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov, said that since the beginning of the special military operation, 407 aircraft, 228 helicopters, 3,756 UAVs, 415 air defense systems, 8,677 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,085 combat vehicles of the RZSO, 4,593 guns have been destroyed. field artillery and mortar, as well as 9513 units of special military vehicles…
(2023-04-15). Three Syrian servicemen killed in drone attack — reconciliation center. tass.com Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone strikes were registered in the Idlib de-escalation zone…
(2023-04-15). Siluanov dismissed from post of Russian envoy to EDB council. tass.com The relevant order states that the reason for this decision was "profound changes taking place in international relations"
(2023-04-15). Polish Cabinet authorizes ban on import of Ukrainian grain. tass.com Six EU countries, including Poland, previously called for the creation of a single European mechanism for the purchase of Ukrainian grain and the introduction of customs quotas for agricultural products from Ukraine in the EU…
(2023-04-15). South Korean, German foreign ministers concerned about economic situation in Ukraine. tass.com South Korean Foreign Minister Pak Chin indicated that his country will continue to provide Ukraine with financial assistance, assistance in the construction and restoration of infrastructure…
(2023-04-15). Explosion sounds near Japanese prime minister, Cabinet's head is safe — TV. tass.com According to the news agency Kyodo, before Fumio Kishida's speech, an unidentified man threw a smoke bomb-like object, which then exploded…
(2023-04-15). Four attackers on police in March's shootout in Ingushetia wiped out, two more detained. tass.com The press service of the head of the republic reported that, based on the testimony of the detained militants, caches with weapons and ammunition were discovered, and nine accomplices of the bandit group, who are residents of Ingushetia and Chechnya, were identified and detained…
(2023-04-15). Ukrainian military fires three MLRS rockets at Makeyevka — DPR. tass.com Since the beginning of the day, the Ukrainian military fired 61 155-millimeter shells and 10 MLRS rockets at Donetsk…
(2023-04-15). Kiev fires ten multiple-launch rocket system munitions towards DPR. tass.com The attack occurred at 21: 45 Moscow time…
(2023-04-15). Russia expects conflicting sides in Sudan to start negotiations soon — ambassador. tass.com Russian Ambassador Andrey Chernovol recommended that Russians in the republic stay at home and not go near windows…
(2023-04-15). Moscow calls for restraint, ceasefire in Sudan — MFA. tass.com The Russian Foreign Ministry pointed to the concern of the Russian side about the "dramatic events taking place in Sudan"
(2023-04-15). Biden's new term may put to test Europe's energy security — Russian legislator. tass.com The head of the State Duma's Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky suspects that US President will use topics related to the solution of acute social problems…
(2023-04-15). Russia to levy 10% tax on sale of businesses by foreign companies — minister. tass.com That means we are creating conditions for foreign companies, on the contrary, to continue working here, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said…
(2023-04-15). Orthodox believers start celebrating Easter with night-time worship services across Russia. tass.com Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Vigil Liturgy at at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow…
(2023-04-15). Poll reveals level of Russian public's confidence in Putin. tass.com The poll also revealed that the level of support for the United Russia party stood at 39.8%…
(2023-04-15). Russian forces strike Ukrainian ammunition depot, equipment storage areas. tass.com Also, according to spokesman for the Battlegroup Center Alexander Savchuk, the group's artillery destroyed a Ukrainian brigade in the Torsk line of engagement…
(2023-04-15). Kiev troops carry out fourth shelling attack on DPR, ten MLRS rockets fired. tass.com The attack took place at 10: 15 p.m. Moscow time, just about 30 minutes after the previous strike…
(2023-04-15). Russia's Alexander Grebenkin to fly to ISS on Crew Dragon Feb 2024. tass.com He noted that he's in training for the main Crew-8 team…
(2023-04-15). Holy Fire descends in Jerusalem church on Holy Saturday. tass.com More than 2 thousand pilgrims from different countries gathered for the ceremony in the temple…
(2023-04-15). Airliner carrying part of Holy Fire leaves Tel Aviv for Moscow. tass.com Lampada will be delivered to Russia on the night from Saturday to Sunday…
(2023-04-15). Russian Paralympic body asks UN to prevent any IPC discrimination against Russian athletes. tass.com The Russian Paralympic Committee asks not to infringe on the rights of athletes to participate in international competitions…
(2023-04-15). Russia's Nepomnyashchy defeats China's Ding in fifth game for world chess crown. tass.com The Russian noted that he had an advantage against Ding Liren…
(2023-04-15). US lawmakers propose limiting the president's authority to use nuclear weapons. tass.com The text of the bill was drafted by Markey and Congressman Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California…
(2023-04-15). Consultations on renewal of Syria's LAS membership kick off in Saudi Jeddah — TV. tass.com The consultations are being held under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman…
(2023-04-15). At least 112 people detained in Paris at rallies against pension reform — TV. tass.com According to the Interior Ministry's estimates, about 4,000 people took part in the protests in Paris on Friday…
(2023-04-15). US to limit dissemination of classified information in light of current leak — Biden. tass.com "I commend the rapid action taken by law enforcement to investigate and respond to the recent dissemination of classified U.S. government documents," US President said…
(2023-04-15). G7 ministerial meetings kick off in Japan. tass.com Among the main topics of the meeting are the situation around Ukraine and the situation in the Indo-Pacific region…
(2023-04-15). Jeddah consultations fail to decide on Syria's return to LAS — statement. tass.com The issue of restoring Syria's membership in the LAS, which was the subject of the ministerial meeting, was not mentioned in the document…
(2023-04-15). Biden says he will soon announce his decision to run for a second term. tass.com The US presidential election is scheduled for November 2024…
(2023-04-15). US to send another 5 billion dollars in budget aid to Kiev in September — State Department. tass.com According to Washington, these funds, "along with support from the EU, the IMF and others, allows the government to provide critical services for its citizens"
(2023-04-15). Macron signs pension reform law, with document now published. tass.com This came after France's Constitutional Council on Friday found the pension reform partially legal and approved a key article raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64…
(2023-04-15). Teixeira accused in leaks could face up to 15 years in prison — New York Times. tass.com The next court hearing is to take place on April 19…
(2023-04-15). Japan's prime minister leaves Wakayama police department — news agency. tass.com According to Kyodo, Fumio Kishida intends to continue his scheduled public appearances…
(2023-04-15). Musk proposes life imprisonment for sterilizing children. tass.com Sex reassignment surgery includes a number of procedures, some of which can result in lifelong sterility…
(2023-04-15). Elon Musk founds artificial intelligence company — newspaper. tass.com According to its information, Musk is the sole director of the company, and its secretary is the entrepreneur's managing director, Jared Birchall…
(2023-04-15). Schedule of G7 foreign ministers meeting unchanged after blast at Japan PM's speech venue. tass.com "So far, we have not received any instructions to amend the schedule of events," one of the organizers said…
(2023-04-15). Ukraine's Zelensky imposes sanctions on 80 Russian athletes. tass.com Among them are figure skater Ilya Averbukh and football player Igor Akinfeev…
(2023-04-15). Ukraine's Zelensky discusses with Macron results of his visit to China. tass.com The President of Ukraine said that his telephone conversation with his French counterpart lasted an hour and a half…
(2023-04-15). UN plane reportedly destroyed during hostilities at Khartoum's airport — TV. tass.com Al Arabiya TV channel did not specify whose actions led to the destruction of the aircraft…
(2023-04-15). African Union calls on all parties to conflict in Sudan to cease fire. tass.com The organization also considers it necessary to find a political way out of the current situation in the republic…
(2023-04-15). UN Secretary-General calls on parties to conflict in Sudan for immediate ceasefire. tass.com Antonio Guterres also called on UN countries in the region to support efforts to establish order and the transition of power in the country to civilian authorities…
(2023-04-15). Sweden releases Russian woman detained on suspicion of industrial espionage. tass.com According to Prosecutor James von Reis, "there were not sufficient grounds for detention"
(2023-04-15). Clashes in north of Sudan's capital claim lives of five civilians. tass.com Dozens of people were injured in Khartoum, according to Al-Jazeera TV…
(2023-04-15). UN Security Council to discuss situation in Sudan on April 17. tass.com The consultations will be closed for the public, the source added…
(2023-04-15). Hostilities engulf half of Sudan's states. tass.com In recent hours, both sides claimed local successes…
(2023-04-15). Sudanese special forces say they seized Al Fashir airport, two military bases. tass.com RSF also published images of its members and military equipment, allegedly deployed in the streets of Merowe and Jebel Aulia…
(2023-04-15). Taliban say Kazakhstan is ready to welcome its diplomats. tass.com The talks also concerned a number of aspects of trading and economic cooperation, including railway projects…
(2023-04-15). Poland prohibits imports of agriculture products from Ukraine until June 30. tass.com "Until June 30, 2023, a ban on agriculture products, produced or imported from the territory of Ukraine to the territory of the Republic of Poland, shall be in place," reads a decree…
(2023-04-15). Black Woman-Owned Beauty Brands To Shop And Support For Black Women's History Month. newsone.com 
Source: The Lip Bar / The Lip Bar | Calling all With that in mind, these Black woman-owned beauty brands can flourish with o…
(2023-04-15). Megadonor Harlan Crow Ramped Up Political Spending After Meeting Clarence Thomas. truthout.org Billionaire megadonors Harlan and Kathy Crow have steadily increased their political spending since they met their "very dear friends," U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative political activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, in 1996. The Crows have treated the Thomases to private jet rides and luxury travel for more than two decades, most of which did not appear on Thomas'… |
(2023-04-15). Escalating Save-the-People-and-Planet Tactics. dissidentvoice.org 
Over the last couple of years there have been three books published, or about to be, which have dealt prominently with the question of whether violence against fossil fuel CEO's and/or sabotage of fossil infrastructure is warranted. The case is made in all three that it might be given the absolute criminality of those CEO's …
(2023-04-15). Asean insta al cese de la violencia en Myanmar. telesurtv.net El bloque regional insta a detener toda forma de violencia a las partes involucradas en el conflicto interno. Afirma que es la única manera de crear las bases para un diálogo nacional.
(2023-04-15). Inicia operación de intercambio de prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net El proceso de canje de presos se llevó a cabo bajo la supervisión de Cruz Roja Internacional, como parte del proceso de búsqueda de la paz en ese país asiático.
(2023-04-15). Apoyan causa palestina en Irán durante Día Mundial de Al-Quds. telesurtv.net Presidente Raisi muestra preocupación por recientes acontecimientos en Jerusalén y Palestina debido a la violencia israelí. Insta a crear un frente unido contra agresiones de Tel Aviv.
(2023-04-15). Cinco obras para recordar el legado del peruano César Vallejo. telesurtv.net El peruano César Vallejo es considerado como uno de los más grandes escritores de la literatura universal del siglo XX.
(2023-04-15). Incendio en albergue deja cuatro muertos en Recife, Brasil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público de Pernambuco precisó que entre los fallecidos se encuentran tres menores y un cuidador.
(2023-04-15). Realizan sorteo para fase de grupos de Copa de Oro 2023. telesurtv.net El evento se realizó en el estadio SoFi, definiendo a Estados Unidos en la llave A junto con Jamaica, Nicaragua y el ganador del preliminar nueve.
(2023-04-15). Más del 70% de los peruanos rechazan a la presidenta Boluarte. telesurtv.net En la capital Lima y la ciudad portuaria de Callao, el rechaza hacia Dina Boluarte aumentó de 62 por ciento a 66 por ciento.
(2023-04-15). øCuáles son las artes más conocidas?>. telesurtv.net El Día Mundial del Arte, oficializado por la Unesco en 2019, reverencia el legado creativo de Leonardo da Vinci.
(2023-04-15). Brasil y China respaldan paz, desarrollo y democracia global. telesurtv.net Presidentes Lula da Silva y Xi Jinping se reúnen en Beijing. Firman 15 acuerdos de cooperación. Se pronuncian por una solución pacífica al conflicto Rusia-Ucrania.
(2023-04-15). Cuba ratifica apoyo al programa de alfabetización en Honduras. telesurtv.net El ministro de Educación, Daniel Sponda, refirió que este año aspiran a declarar más de 100 municipios de Honduras libres de analfabetismo.
(2023-04-15). Presidente Maduro celebra junto al pueblo diez años de Gobierno. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano aseveró que en estos diez años de gestión han "demostrado la fortaleza y el camino en una lucha intensa".
(2023-04-15). Presidente chileno promulga jornada laboral de 40 horas. telesurtv.net El mandatario chileno confesó que la comunidad política a la que pertenece intentó durante mucho tiempo llevar adelante esta iniciativa.
(2023-04-15). Leonardo da Vinci: los cinco pilares de la sabiduría. telesurtv.net Ingeniero, escultor, pintor, filósofo, botánico, anatomista, urbanista e incluso músico, Leonardo da Vinci encarnó al hombre de nuevo tipo, fruto de las exigencias y caducidades de la Edad Media.
(2023-04-15). Asume nuevo titular de Corte de Constitucionalidad en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El magistrado Héctor Hugo Pérez posee una larga presencia en el sistema de justicia guatemalteco como fiscal general entre 1996 y 1998 y como magistrado de la CC.
(2023-04-15). Accidente de autobús deja 13 muertos en el oeste de India. telesurtv.net El primer ministro indio, Narendra Modi, envió un mensaje a los familiares de las víctimas del lamentable accidente en el estado de Maharashtra.
(2023-04-15). Evacuan al primer ministro japonés tras atentado en su contra. telesurtv.net Las autoridades japonesas detuvieron al supuesto responsable del intento de magnicidio contra Fumio Kishida en la ciudad de Wakayama.
(2023-04-15). Presidente francés promulga la ley de reforma de pensiones. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos franceses convocaron para el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores a una movilización nacional contra la reforma jubilatoria.
(2023-04-15). Democrats leading attack today against constitutional rights working people need. themilitant.com The 34 copycat felony charges filed against Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are the latest installment in a six-year-long drive by the Democrats and middle-class left to drive him out of politics and destroy his family. In doing so, they continue to deal serious blows to political rights working people need. | From our own experiences millions of workers know that the bosses disregard our rights and constitutional protections when they go after us and our unions. And whenever one of the two capitalist parties tosses these rights aside in an effort to deal blows to their opponents, the same…
(2023-04-15). Boosting EV Market Share to 67% of US Car Sales is a huge Leap — but Automakers can meet EPA's tough new Standards. juancole.com 
By Alan Jenn, University of California, Davis | — (The Conversation) — One big question keeps surfacing after the Biden administration announced plans to raise auto standards so sharply they would likely boost electric vehicle production to 67% of all new passenger vehicle sales in under a decade: Can automakers pull that off? The proposal …
(2023-04-15). Pfizer Documents that the FDA tried to keep Secret confirm Graphene Oxide is in COVID Vaccines due to Manufacturing Process. expose-news.com Graphene Oxide is a fairly new substance not yet well understood. But what we do know is that studies have proven it can be toxic to cells and tissues in the body. …
(2023-04-15). [Editorial] Punishing the tortured: criminalisation of suicide. thelancet.com Providing care and treatment for people with suicidal ideas, rather than subjecting them to a criminal process, seems intuitively humane and appropriate. And yet, in more than 20 countries, suicide and attempted suicide remain an offence punishable by imprisonment and fines for those who survive, and financial penalties for the families of those who do not. The continuation of laws against suicide and attempted suicide is partly based on two contentious beliefs that need to be interrogated.
(2023-04-15). Natural disaster in Syria and Turkey: a tale of two earthquakes. thecommunists.org The following article was written by RT reporter and CPGB-ML member Steve Sweeney. ***** The earthquake that recently hit Turkey and Syria was a natural disaster, but the resulting deaths and devastation were far worse than they needed to have been. It is estimated that the earthquake in Turkey inflicted around $104bn in damage, with …
(2023-04-15). Russia Claims Gains North and South of Ukraine's Bakhmut. themoscowtimes.com Russia on Saturday claimed advances on the northern and southern outskirts of Ukraine's embattled city of Bakhmut.
(2023-04-15). Russian Strike Kills 11, Including Toddler, in Eastern Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Sloviansk was struck by seven missiles which hit five buildings, five homes, a school and an administrative building.
(2023-04-15). Is Elon Musk the Worst Businessman in the World? commondreams.org
Even billionaires get things wrong.
But none more so than Elon Musk, who, a year after announcing his bid to buy Twitter, has squandered every opportunity he's had to make the social-media company a success.Musk's mistakes have been many. He's spent most of the past year behaving like a preschooler on a finger-load of frosting, and his childishness has affected the platform's bottom line and alienated potential business allies. After announcing plans to buy out Twitter investors at an overinflated $54.20 a share, he quickly reversed course with an erratic campaign to scuttle his own deal.But sha…
(2023-04-15). East Palestine: 'Get out truth about derailment, cleanup'. themilitant.com EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Working people, small farmers and small-business people here, as well as rail workers across the country, continue to discuss steps to advance their interests after the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment and ensuing toxic chemical burn-off. | The fight they are waging points the road to establishing committees of working people and their allies to pry open the secrets of the rail bosses, how they make profits, their behind-the-scenes deals, and how they endanger the lives of rail workers and those near the tracks. | Socialist Workers Party members Kathie Fitzgerald and Candace W…
(2023-04-15). Mark Taylor Videos Update: Roland Martin Has Advice For When 'These Racists Expose Themselves'. newsone.com 
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty | Shocking—or not so shocking, as Rickey explained—footage surfaced showing the white athletic coach has social media outraged. In multiple videos, Taylor can be heard and seen casually using extremely racist language and dropping the "N-word" mu…
(2023-04-15). A timeline of Sudan unrest since military coup that ousted Bashir. trtworld.com Political turmoil and violence have gripped Sudan since the 2019 ouster of long-ruling Omar al Bashir. | A timeline of Sudan unrest since military coup that ousted Bashir…
(2023-04-15). Boko Haram militants kill villagers in northeast Nigeria. trtworld.com The Boko Haram insurgency, which erupted in northeast Nigeria in 2009, has killed more than 350,000 people and forced at least two million to flee their homes, international aid groups say. | Boko Haram militants kill villagers in northeast Nigeria…
(2023-04-15). Deadly fighting rages between regular army, paramilitaries across Sudan. trtworld.com The eruption of violence follows tensions between military leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan and paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo over the planned integration of paramilitary forces into the regular army. | Deadly fighting rages between regular army, paramilitaries across Sudan…
(2023-04-15). 'Dozens' dead as Sudan army and paramilitary RSF fight for control. trtworld.com Clashes between powerful paramilitary and regular army leave at least 25 people dead and 183 wounded, doctors' group says, sparking global calls for calm in the African country which has seen decades of unrest. | 'Dozens' dead as Sudan army and paramilitary RSF fight for control…
(2023-04-15). Dozens dead as Sudan army and paramilitary RSF fight for control. trtworld.com Clashes between powerful paramilitary and regular army leave at least 27 people dead and 170 wounded, doctors' group says, sparking global calls for calm in the African country which has seen decades of unrest. | Dozens dead as Sudan army and paramilitary RSF fight for control…
(2023-04-15). Dozens killed as rebel group attacks Congo's Ituri province. trtworld.com Region has more than 120 armed groups, most fighting for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, and some trying to protect their communities. | Dozens killed as rebel group attacks Congo's Ituri province…
(2023-04-15). Blinken: US intel leak has not affected cooperation with allies, partners. trtworld.com The leak of military intelligence records online is believed to be the most serious US security breach since more than 700,000 documents, videos and diplomatic cables appeared on the WikiLeaks website in 2010. | Blinken: US intel leak has not affected cooperation with allies, partners…
(2023-04-15). Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report. trtworld.com State of Black America report reveals an increase in hate crimes, efforts to change classroom curriculums, attempts to make voting more difficult, and extremist views being normalised in state structures. | Democracy for Black Americans is under attack, shows civil rights report…
(2023-04-15). New spate of violence in Ecuador prison leaves at least 12 dead. trtworld.com Inmates were killed during gang clashes inside a jail in Guayaquil port, officials say — the latest chapter in South American nation's prison violence. | New spate of violence in Ecuador prison leaves at least 12 dead…
(2023-04-15). Australian working in China accused of selling information to foreign spies. trtworld.com 55-year-old man who had lived in Shanghai allegedly compiled a number of reports and received payment from two individuals who work for a foreign intelligence service and are undertaking intelligence collection activities. | Australian working in China accused of selling information to foreign spies…
(2023-04-15). Deaths from Myanmar military government's air strike surpass 170. trtworld.com Villager involved in cremating the bodies of victims said that the death count from the attack on Pazigyi village in the central Sagaing region has risen to at least 171. | Deaths from Myanmar military government's air strike surpass 170…
(2023-04-15). Europe, Indo-Pacific security in focus as G7 top diplomats gather in Japan. trtworld.com Summit in the resort town of Karuizawa also comes amid concern that some European G7 leaders could be perceived as taking a weak stance over Beijing's threats over Taiwan. | Europe, Indo-Pacific security in focus as G7 top diplomats gather in Japan…
(2023-04-15). Japan PM Kishida unhurt after blast at speech in Wakayama city. trtworld.com Kishida was visiting the Saikazaki port in Wakayama prefecture on Saturday to cheer his ruling party's candidate in a local election on April 23. | Japan PM Kishida unhurt after blast at speech in Wakayama city…
(2023-04-15). G7 nations agree to cut gas usage, increase fossil fuels phasing out. trtworld.com G7 environment and energy ministers agree for the first time on a need to accelerate the phasing out of unabated fossil fuels with a focus on supporting emerging nations. | G7 nations agree to cut gas usage, increase fossil fuels phasing out…
(2023-04-15). Live blog: G7 financial support is crucial for 'longer' war — Ukraine. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 416th day. | Live blog: G7 financial support is crucial for 'longer' war — Ukraine…
(2023-04-15). Macron signs France pension reform into law despite protests. trtworld.com Unions called for a "popular and historic tidal wave" of people on the streets of France as the president signs into law the controversial pension bill which the government forced through parliament without a final vote. | Macron signs France pension reform into law despite protests…
(2023-04-15). Iran vows crack down on people who are promoting unveiling. trtworld.com "The punishment for the crime of promoting and encouraging others to remove the hijab is much heavier than the crime of removing the hijab," semi-official Mehr News quoted a top official as saying. | Iran vows crack down on people who are promoting unveiling…
(2023-04-15). Plane flies rebels from Saudi Arabi to Yemen on day two of prisoner swap. trtworld.com Recent diplomatic rapprochement between Riyadh and Tehran has paved the way for the swap of nearly 900 detainees held by rival forces in war-torn Yemen. | Plane flies rebels from Saudi Arabi to Yemen on day two of prisoner swap…
(2023-04-15). Tens of thousands of Israelis protest for 15th week against Netanyahu govt. trtworld.com Protest organisers aim to maintain momentum and increase pressure on PM Netanyahu and his far-right government until proposed judicial reforms are scrapped. | Tens of thousands of Israelis protest for 15th week against Netanyahu govt…
(2023-04-15). Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race. trtworld.com Campaigners and animal rights groups argue that the popular jump horse race is too dangerous, having resulted in the death of multiple horses over the years. | Animal rights protesters hold up England's Grand National horse race…
(2023-04-15). Azerbaijan withdraws athletes from weightlifting event after flag burning. trtworld.com Footage from the opening ceremony of the European Weightlifting Championships in Yerevan shows a man running to the stage, snatching Azerbaijan's flag from a flag-bearer and setting it on fire. | Azerbaijan withdraws athletes from weightlifting event after flag burning…
(2023-04-15). Turkish gymnast Adem Asil wins gold at EAGC. trtworld.com The 24-year-old shines with 15.033 points in 10th European Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships. | Turkish gymnast Adem Asil wins gold at EAGC…
(2023-04-15). Elections in Paraguay: Just a "gatopardian" change mounted by Washington. uwidata.com The interference of the United States in the internal affairs of Paraguay is part of that country's daily life, and is even considered as something normal. In the current situation, when the final stage of the electoral race has started, the two candidates with the option of winning the elections, Santiago Peña of the National …
(2023-04-15). Peace in the Middle East is sending Western Globalists and Israel into a tailspin. thealtworld.com UK Column News 14th April — Al Quds day. With Vanessa Beeley, Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen.
(2023-04-15). Black Women's History Month: The Women Whose Understated Influence On MLK Left Lasting Legacies. newsone.com 
For Black Women's History Month, get acquainted with the women who influenced MLK and helped to fuel some of the most significant civil rights campaigns, but whose contributions aren't nearly as well known.
(2023-04-15). So much lying from the International Monetary Fund: The Fifteenth Newsletter (2023). mronline.org 
Remarkably, during her visit to Ghana in late March 2023, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the US Treasury Department's Office of Technical Assistance will 'deploy a full-time resident advisor in 2023 to Accra to assist the Ministry of Finance in developing and executing medium- to long-term reforms needed to improve debt sustainability and support a competitive, dynamic government debt market'.
(2023-04-15). Protesting Anti-drag Anti-trans Legislation in Style. indybay.org Drag Up! Fight Back! March and Rally of April 8 in San Francisco…
(2023-04-15). Many Americans struggle to eat as COVID-19 programs end. america.cgtn.com 
Many Americans will be affected as the Biden administration is ending a number of aid programs designed to offset the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. See more.
(2023-04-15). Bangladesh government tables new "essential services" anti-strike laws. wsws.org The Hasina government is replicating similar anti-strike bans and anti-democratic attacks to those being implemented by the Sri Lankan regime.
(2023-04-15). French youth denounce union bureaucracies' "mediation" with Macron. wsws.org WSWS reporters interviewed students in Paris and Amiens about the fight against Macron's pension reform.
(2023-04-15). March inflation report shows corporate America's continuing wage-cutting campaign. wsws.org Housing, food, and energy price increases continue to outstrip meager wage increases as a recession looms.
(2023-04-15). DSA leaders of U-M grad students' strike promote top UAW sellouts Shawn Fain and Bob King. wsws.org The outbreak of the campus strikes in New Jersey and Illinois threatens to break through the isolation imposed by the AFT bureaucracy and its local enforcers on the strike by U-M grad student instructors. This makes all the more sinister the promotion by the GEO leadership at U-M, dominated by the DSA, of the phony "reform" wing of the United Auto Workers bureaucracy headed by newly installed UAW president Shawn Fain.
(2023-04-15). Stellantis workers speak out on tragic death of Mack assembly worker. wsws.org Workers say it took emergency medical personnel 25 minutes to arrive after a worker reportedly suffered a seizure on the line.
(2023-04-15). Dr David Berger speaks with WSWS about stopping COVID in Australian hospitals. wsws.org "Hard fought gains are now being thrown away and responsibility for this rests with governments and senior health officials."
(2023-04-15). Riots erupt across France as Constitutional Council validates Macron's pension cuts. wsws.org The Constitutional Council approved a law opposed by an overwhelming majority of the French people and which Macron rammed through without even a vote in parliament.
(2023-04-15). French pseudo-left POID calls for bourgeois government of national unity. wsws.org The Parti de l'égalité socialiste is irreconcilably hostile to all attempts to cobble together a new capitalist government to replace Macron.
(2023-04-15). The Pentagon leaks and the US media. wsws.org The role of the New York Times in publicly identifying the source of documents exposing US government lies marks a milestone in the degeneration of the American press into an appendage of the state.
(2023-04-15). Remote area general practitioner David Berger denounces abandonment of COVID protections by Australian governments. wsws.org As Berger states, the failure to protect hospital patients and health workers from COVID is a denial of their fundamental right to physical safety in hospitals.
(2023-04-15). How the UFCW worked with Uber Canada and the Ontario government to deny workers basic rights. wsws.org In the name of outlining "digital platform workers' rights," Bill 88 places Ontario's Uber drivers and other gig-platform workers in a separate category, thereby denying them even the bare-bones rights of worker/"employees.".
(2023-04-15). American Library Association registers a near doubling of efforts to censor, ban books in 2022. wsws.org The developing political and social crisis makes it all the more imperative for these reactionary social forces to block access to anything that does not uphold the official lies and mystifications.
(2023-04-15). Suburban New Orleans school district to close six schools. wsws.org Against popular opposition from students, parents and teachers, the local school board in Jefferson Parish is moving forward with plans to close six schools at the end of this semester.
(2023-04-15). An Open Letter to members of the Young Democratic Socialists of America from the IYSSE. wsws.org On every issue, the Democratic Socialists of America has shown itself not to be an instrument for realizing socialism or even the most meager social reforms, but a "left" cover for the shift ever further to the right of the political apparatus of the ruling class.
(2023-04-15). [Correspondence] Skin lesion specimens as first choice to detect monkeypox virus. thelancet.com I appreciate Markus Màºller and colleagues1 for evaluating images of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). However, I have several concerns about the case presented in the Clinical Picture.
(2023-04-15). Afghan diplomat running UN mission in New York despite Taliban's objections, without money. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-04-15). Dubai court orders KPMG to pay $231m over Abraaj fund audit: report. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-04-15). Dubai court rules in favour of Abraaj Group. tribune.com.pk Dubai court has ordered KPMG Lower Gulf to pay more than $231 million to Abraaj Group who claims they lost money because of poor-quality audit work by the firm on a fund they were invested in, Financial Times has reported on Saturday. | The ruling was issued late last month and found the firm breached international auditing standards by approving the financial statements of an infrastructure fund managed by collapsed private equity firm Abraaj Group. | Financial Times noted the award is one of the largest ever against an accounting firm and exceeds KPMG Lower Gulf's revenues of $210 million in its most recent…
(2023-04-15). Over 18,000 cows die in Texas dairy farm blaze. tribune.com.pk 
More than 18,000 cows died after an explosion and fire at a family dairy farm in west Texas, marking the deadliest such barn blaze on record in the United States. | Firefighters rescued one employee from the South Fork Dairy near Dimmitt on Monday as flames raced through a building and into holding pens, according to images and statements from the Castro County Sheriff's Office. | The cause of the fire was under investigation and it was not immediately possible to contact members of the family who own the farm in one of Texas' biggest milk production counties. | The blaze prompted calls from the Animal Welfare…
(2023-04-15). Japan PM Kishida evacuated unhurt after explosion at speech- media. tribune.com.pk 
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday, domestic media reported. | A loud explosion was heard, but the premier took cover and was unharmed while police subdued a man at the scene, public broadcaster NHK said. There were no injuries, NHK said, citing police. | "Police are investigating the details of the loud explosive sound at the previous speech venue," Kishida said when he resumed his campaign speeches, in video broadcast by NHK. "I am sorry for causing many people to be concerned. We…
(2023-04-15). Nine years after IS slaughter, Yazidis fight for rights in Iraq. themilitant.com ERBIL, Kurdistan Region, Iraq — At the end of March, Yazidis gathered on the grounds of Lalish Temple in northern Iraq for a religious ceremony, the extraction of olive oil for illuminating the temple. It was a reminder that almost nine years after the reactionary Islamic State attempted to wipe them out, the Yazidi people are not going away. | Yazidis are an ethnic minority that practice their own ancient religion. Halwest Karim, who works on aiding their rebuilding efforts, spoke to the Militant at the Erbil International Book Fair in March. She described murderous atrocities committed by IS as it conquer…
(2023-04-14). Ontario to kill Growth Plan. environmentaldefence.ca Proposed new planning rules would kneecap housing supply efforts.
(2023-04-14). Stratagem From My Dear Friend Byron King. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2023-04-14). Billionaire Harlan Crow Bought Property From Clarence Thomas. The Justice Didn't Disclose the Deal. scheerpost.com 
The transaction is the first known instance of money flowing from Crow to the Supreme Court justice. The sale netted the GOP megadonor two vacant lots and the house where Thomas' mother was living.
(2023-04-14). Matt Taibbi: The Crackdown Cometh. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-14). Tennessee Lawmakers Aren't the First Progressives Expelled for Their Activism. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-14). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the 'Helsinki Spirit'. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-14). It's Called the American Dream Because You Have To Be Asleep to Believe It. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-14). Patrick Lawrence: The Disinformation Complex: An Anatomy. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Sometime in the mid—Russiagate years, when it became clear that America was on a swoon back into the collective neuroses of the 1950s, I began to think we would have to wait for future historians to retrieve the truth buried alive in the cesspit of lies and cynical …
(2023-04-14). In Bid To Be First-In-The-Nation, Minnesota House Bars Multinational Corporations From Interfering In State Elections. progressivehub.net FREESPEECHFORPEOPLE.ORG…
(2023-04-14). After Infiltrating Standing Rock, TigerSwan Pitched 'Counterinsurgency' Playbook To More Oil Companies. progressivehub.net ALLEEN BROWN AND NAVEENA SADASIVAM | GRIST…
(2023-04-14). Will Corporate Media Undermine The UPS Strikers? progressivehub.net TEDDY OSTROW | FAIR…
(2023-04-14). Is War In Yemen Finally Coming To An End? progressivehub.net SHIREEN AL-ADEIMI | IN THESE TIMES…
(2023-04-14). Unequal Justice: Clarence Thomas Isn't Going Anywhere. progressive.org The Justice has vowed to stay on the court until 2034—and despite egregious ethical violations, he'll likely make it.
(2023-04-14). The Other Americans: Guatemala's Far-Right Blocks Progressive Candidates. progressive.org With an election set for June 25, the Central American country has revoked the candidacies of several high-profile hopefuls from the left.
(2023-04-14). Florida's abortion ban and "pro-life" hypocrisy. peoplesdispatch.org
(2023-04-14). EXCLUSIVE | Interview with Mexico's leading presidential contender Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum. peoplesdispatch.org Rania Khalek of Breakthrough News and Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch sat down with Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, the head of government in Mexico City and considered by many as the successor to current Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. They spoke about what the project of MORENA, the fourth transformation, has meant for the people of Mexico, her initiatives to make the city a safer and more environmentally friendly one, and how she got into progressive politics. | The full transcript of their conversation is available below: | Rania Khalek: Hello, everyone. I'm Rania Khalek with Breakthrough News. | Zoe…
(2023-04-14). Philippines and US conduct largest ever drills near South China Sea. peoplesdispatch.org 
The annual US-Philippines military exercise has nearly doubled in size, with close to 18,000 troops participating in the exercise, of which over 12,000 are from the US alone.
(2023-04-14). 4 years of Assange's imprisonment. peoplesdispatch.org April 11 marked four years since Julian Assange was forcibly removed from the Ecuadorian embassy in London and imprisoned in the high security Belmarsh prison. He has spent much of his time in Belmarsh under judicial remand, without any charges or conviction, fighting a prolonged extradition process. The day witnessed demonstrations across the globe demanding his release.
(2023-04-14). "Hungarian society is in a social crisis" peoplesdispatch.org Vajnai Attila, president of the Hungarian Workers' Party 2006 – European Left, talks about the social crisis in Hungary and the policies of the right-wing Viktor Orbán government…
(2023-04-14). Turkey's Route to Stability and Independence Under Erdogan. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-14). Collateral Murder 13 Years On… Julian Assange Persecuted for Truth-Telling. strategic-culture.org The world owes them an inestimable debt of gratitude for the truth. Because only through knowing the truth can we possibly change the world for the better. | This month marks the 13th anniversary since the publication of the now globally renowned video known as "Collateral Murder". The short video clip of approximately 39 minutes in duration shows the cold-blooded murder of 18 Iraqi civilians by American troops flying Apache helicopter gunships over Baghdad. | The killings occurred on the morning of July 12, 2007, during the American military occupation of Iraq following the U.S.-British illegal war that was laun…
(2023-04-14). Why the Media Don't Want to Know the Truth About the Nord Stream Blasts. strategic-culture.org By Jonathan COOK | No one but the terminally naàØve should be surprised that security services lie — and that they are all but certain to cover their tracks when they carry out operations that either violate domestic or international law or that would be near-universally rejected by their own populations. | Which is reason enough why anyone following the fallout from explosions last September that ripped holes in three of the four Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea supplying Russian gas to Europe should be wary of accepting anything Western agencies have to say on the matter. | In fact, the only…
(2023-04-14). 2 California Prisons Face Imminent Flooding. They Must Be Evacuated Now. truthout.org California's prison system is in a state of crisis. Routine violations of incarcerated people's Eighth Amendment protections from cruel and unusual punishment — including a lack of medical care, overcrowding and ongoing endangerment of incarcerated people with dramatic COVID surges — are compounded by climate-induced disasters that result in losses of power, water and food. What's more… |
(2023-04-14). Why Are We Even Talking About Guns? Dr. Gaetz Will See You Now. commondreams.org
In a stunning display of stupid merged with hateful, Matt Gaetz, aka "Dr. Rapey McForehead," the creepy MAGA carnival barker who barely evaded charges of sex trafficking minors so he can now focus on repeatedly voting against mental health support and other programs to help children, just had the "courage" to argue the carnage of our school shootings is the regrettable result of godless kids on medication – who also, just sayin', should be kept separate from "normal" kids. And what guns? Gaetz aired his "
(2023-04-14). Nasrallah's speech and the Arab outreach to Syria. thealtworld.com ÿߟÑÿ∂ŸÅÿ© ÿØÿ±ÿπ ÿߟџÇÿØÿ≥.. ÿÆÿ∑Ÿàÿ∑ ÿߟÑÿ≥ŸäÿØ ÿߟÑÿ≠ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ°.. ÿ≥Ÿàÿ±Ÿäÿ© ÿπÿßÿ¶ÿØÿ© Ÿàÿ≥ÿ™ÿ±ÿØ.. ÿߟÑÿßÿ∫…
(2023-04-14). South Korea's top court tells Google to admit it helps US spy on allies. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). NATO's Hypocrisy Regarding African Views on War in Ukraine. towardfreedom.org The West wants African countries to condemn the war in Ukraine, but doesn't want to hear their views on conflicts in Libya or Yemen. Why not? African Stream's Clinton Nzala outlines the double standard during a discussion on Kawsachun News.
(2023-04-14). Expelled Black lawmaker Justin Pearson reinstated to Tennessee House. peoplesworld.org 
MEMPHIS—The members of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners carried out their moral duty and legal obligation by reappointing Black state lawmaker Justin Pearson on Wednesday, April 12, to his rightful seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Pearson's reinstatement was the second, following in the wake of his colleague, Justin Jones, who was re-seated on Monday, …
(2023-04-14). After Infiltrating Standing Rock, TigerSwan Pitched Its Playbook. popularresistance.org A new business model for breaking down environmental movements was being hatched in real time. On Labor Day weekend of 2016, private security dogs in North Dakota attacked pipeline opponents led by members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as they approached earth-moving equipment. The tribal members considered the land sacred, and the heavy equipment was breaking ground to build the Dakota Access Pipeline. With a major public relations crisis on its hands, the pipeline's parent company, Energy Transfer, hired the firm TigerSwan to revamp its security strategy. | By October, TigerSwan, founded by James Reese, a re…
(2023-04-14). Historic Rutgers Strike Goes Into Day 5: Workers Demand Better Pay, Job Security. truthout.org Faculty at the state-run Rutgers University in New Jersey have entered their fifth day of a historic strike — the first faculty strike in the school's 257-year history. Organizers of three unions, representing more than 9,000 professors, lecturers and graduate assistants, are demanding increased pay and better job security, especially for poorly paid graduate workers and adjunct faculty. |
(2023-04-14). The Heat: BRICS Bigger than G7. america.cgtn.com 
BRICS countries are now the world's largest economic bloc. They are the world's top five emerging economies; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In a sign of a changing world, BRICS countries now contribute 31.5% of global GDP based on purchasing power parity. The …
(2023-04-14). Perceptions Of This Week's Deadly Airstrike In Myanmar Are Being Manipulated By The Media. thealtworld.com While the "trigger event" that prompted this latest information warfare campaign was happenstance and couldn't have been foreseen in advance, it's nevertheless being maximally exploited by the Mainstream Media, which coincides with Thailand's upcoming elections where the US' proxies are vying to return to power. In the event that they succeed, then a redoubling of Western support for Myanmar's anti-government forces can be expected after some time, following which this conflict might then receive regular coverage in possible preparation of a more direct sort of intervention. | The US-led West's Mainstream Media (…
(2023-04-14). US Ignorance: The Geopolitics of India-China Relations and Delhi's "Balancing Act" in the New Cold War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Experts Recreate What Ancient Egyptians Looked Like 35,000 Years Ago. moguldom.com There has long been the question of what ancient Egyptians looked like. A group of Brazilian archaeological experts says they have figured it out. Using Digital imaging Moacir Elias Santos, an archaeologist, and Cícero Moraes, a 3D designer, say they have created the face of an Egyptian man who lived 35,000 years ago. To create …
(2023-04-14). Investment Group Including Magic Johnson Plans To Purchase Washington Commanders for $6 Billion. moguldom.com It looks like the rumors were true about Magic Johnson looking to become one of the new owners of the Washington Commanders National Football League. According to sources, Johnson is among a group of investors who will put up a whopping $6 billion for the team. The group is led by private equity investor Josh …
(2023-04-14). Almost 40% Of Americans Now Support Some Form of Reparations, 10% Increase. moguldom.com While federal reparations talks have all but stalled, local governments have taken up the cause and more Americans are showing support. California's historical reparations task force is ready to end its year-long study on July 1 and present its recommendations on reparations for Black Californians who can trace their ancestry to slavery. As more and …
(2023-04-14). Neither Condemned, Nor Persecuted: Call for Actions in Solidarity With Miguel Peralta. itsgoingdown.org Communique from the support group of Miguel Peralta calling for solidarity actions for the revocation of his fifty-year prison sentence. A half-century is what state and judicial power seek to take from the life of our compañero, Miguel Peralta Betanzos, Indigenous Mazatec of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón, Oaxaca. The state seeks his imprisonment, to criminalize…
(2023-04-14). Faces And Fate Of French 'Soldats De Fortune' In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Together with military equipment, Europe is supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with cannon fodder. France, which is famous for its Foreign Legion, is actively sending its militants to fight against Russians on the Donbass front lines. | In early August, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation counted almost 5 thousand mercenaries in Ukraine who came from the European countries. Then, since February, 2022, at least 187 soldiers of fortune came from France. In August 2022,…
(2023-04-14). In Video: Ukrainian Training Camp In Lviv Region Destroyed By Russian Missile Strike. southfront.org
(2023-04-14). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April 14, 2023: Saboteurs' Activity Detected In Zaporizhzhia Region. southfront.org 
The situation on the fields of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict developed as follows. Fighters of the Wagner PMC have already entrenched…
(2023-04-14). 11 More U.S. Troops Diagnosed With Traumatic Brain Injuries From Recent Attacks In Syria. southfront.org 
Green Berets haul a simulated casualty towards a HH-60 helicopter during a medical evacuation exercise within the 55km deconfliction zone in Syria, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The United States Army identified 11 additional cases of traumatic brain injury as a result of recent strikes by Iranian-backed forces in northeastern Syria, a spokesman for the Central Command announced on April 13. | The announcement further raises the casualties among American troops from…
(2023-04-14). Saudi, Houthi Officials Conclude Peace Talks In Yemen's Sanaa. southfront.org 
Saudi Arabia ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, with the head of the Houthis' Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, in Sanaa. Source: Al-Masirah TV. | On April 14, a Saudi delegation led by the kingdom ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, concluded a round of peace talks with senior officials from the Houthis (Ansar Allah), including the head of the group's Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat. | The breakthrough peace talks, which began in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on A…
(2023-04-14). Dangerous Ukrainian Grain Flooding Europe. southfront.org 
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(2023-04-14). No Country for Kids: In Nigeria parents pulls children out of schools as abduction becomes industry. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Brittney Griner Is Rebranding Herself As A Human Rights Activist. newsone.com 
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty | Now that basketball star Brittney Griner is officially home, she's doing everything in her power to fight for other Americans wrongfully detained overseas. | On Thursday, Griner "You never know how alone you feel, but w…
(2023-04-14). Black Excellence On Display At NAN Convention 2023. newsone.com 
Source: Johnny Nunez / 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 R…
(2023-04-14). EO: Three Hooves up in High Heaven. dissidentvoice.org Films featuring animals as screen filled protagonists, often in an imperfect, callous human world, have been made before. There was Robert Bresson's 1966 Au Hasard Balthazar, which introduced audiences to a saintly donkey subject to the terrible things human beings are so often prone to inflict. In recent times, the documentary black-and-white film Gunda, directed …
(2023-04-14). DeSantis Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban Into Law in Dead of Night. truthout.org Reproductive rights defenders decried the signing of a near-total abortion ban in Florida overnight by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, a likely presidential candidate for the GOP in 2024. Republican state lawmakers, which control both legislative chambers in the state, sent S.B. 300 to DeSantis' desk in order to bar the medical procedure after just six weeks of pregnancy, before most people know… |
(2023-04-14). Florida 6-Week Abortion Ban Heading to Desk of Ron DeSantis, Likely 2024 GOP Contender. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). Advocates Warn Abortion Pill Access Still at 'Severe Risk' Despite Supreme Court Reprieve. commondreams.org
"Mifepristone remains safe, effective, and AVAILABLE."
| However, access to medication abortion remains at "severe risk." That was the message Friday from reproductive rights advocates after the United States Supreme Court temporarily blocked a ruling by a Texas federal judge that would effectively end access to abortion pills.
| Justice Samuel Alito
(2023-04-14). US Lawmakers Call on Biden to End US Taxpayer Support of Israeli Human Rights Violations. commondreams.org
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday published a letter signed by a dozen congressional colleagues and backed by dozens of advocacy groups urging the Biden administration to revisit the billions of dollars in mostly unconditional military aid the United States gives Israel each year in light of "the alarming actions of the new extreme right-wing Israeli government" against Palestinians.
The lawmakers'
(2023-04-14). Oxfam Shows US Billionaires Almost a Third Richer Today Than When Covid Hit. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). New Atlas LIVE: US March Toward War — Ukraine Offensive, War Over Taiwan. thealtworld.com New Atlas LIVE: US March Toward War — Ukraine Offensive, War Over Taiwan (w/Danny Haiphong)…
(2023-04-14). We're Challenging the Racist Practice That Excludes Black Jurors from Death Penalty Cases. aclu.org 
(2023-04-14). Announcing the Observatory. independentmediainstitute.org We're pleased to announce the launch of the Observatory—a free encyclopedia and guide resource for everyday life and the issues of our times. It holds the work of a wide range of journalists, experts, historians, and research organizations. We hope to become a handy trusted resource to educate you on specific issues and questions, and also …
(2023-04-14). The Emerging New World Economy. independentmediainstitute.org The emerging new always both frightens and inspires the fading old. History is 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 developments can …
(2023-04-14). The Global South Is Done Waiting for the UN to Solve Humanity's Challenges. independentmediainstitute.org Dag Hammarskjà∂ld, the tragic second United Nations secretary general, once said the organization "was created not to lead mankind to heaven but to save humanity from hell." Of course, this depends very much on what kind of hell you had in mind. The fallout from Adolf Hitler's extermination camps must have dominated Hammarskjà∂ld's world during …
(2023-04-14). Clarence Thomas Proves It's Time for Supreme Court Term Limits. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-04-14). Jack Teixeira Leaking Arrest: Video Showed National Guardsman Yelling Racial Slurs Before Shooting Rifle. newsone.com 
Jack Teixeira, the suspected leaker of classified U.S. government documents, expressed and shared racist views online before the 21-year-old Massachusetts National Guardsman was arrested.
(2023-04-14). Will Clarence Thomas Resign? List Of Corruption Allegations Linked To Billionaire Grows. newsone.com 
Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas poses for the official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on October 7, 2022. | Source: OLIVIER DOULIERY / Getty | To put it mildly, this week wasn't kind to While the pressure was already on Thomas to explain other questionable…
(2023-04-14). Puerto Rico Governor's Cousins, Campaign Managers Plead Guilty of Embezzlement. latinorebels.com Two cousins of Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $4 million in federal funds meant for public housing. Brothers Walter Pierluisi Isern and Eduardo Pierluisi Isern pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges in federal court in San Juan Thursday morning.
(2023-04-14). Decomposing body found stuffed inside suitcase at abandoned Johor bus stop. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Indonesia 'proactive' but 'slow' in dealing with Myanmar as ASEAN chair, say analysts. channelnewsasia.com The Five-Point Consensus, ASEAN's peace plan for Myanmar, remains the essential baseline for any kind of solution, said one analyst.
(2023-04-14). Asian bonds draw biggest foreign inflows in over a year. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). China's central bank says will keep liquidity ample, stabilise growth. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). China's PBOC set to inject fresh funds via medium-term policy loans -survey. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). European shares set for weekly gain on US inflation outlook. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Exclusive-Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Russia's FESCO opens air route to import electronics from Hong Kong. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Warburg Pincus gets approval to buy a 23% stake in China's Zhong Ou. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Snap Insight: With storm clouds rumbling on the economic horizon, MAS did the best thing by doing nothing. channelnewsasia.com With the global economy headed for a slowdown and the risk of overtightening rising, Singapore's central bank decided the best thing to do was to do nothing, says Barclays' senior regional economist Brian Tan.
(2023-04-14). Jualan perlahan, kos naik: Peniaga bazar Ramadan Malaysia hadapi dilema dengan harga barang sedang usaha tarik pelanggan. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). MAS pauses monetary policy tightening to focus on economic growth, say analysts. channelnewsasia.com Economy watchers say the central bank's tightening cycle has come to an end amid growing fears about global growth and ebbing inflation.
(2023-04-14). Woman died of myocarditis that was likely linked to COVID-19 vaccine booster she received 4 days earlier: Coroner. channelnewsasia.com The 43-year-old woman was hospitalised a day after taking her COVID-19 booster shot.
(2023-04-14). England coach McCullum under scrutiny over betting adverts. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Liverpool fined for player conduct in loss to Man City. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open as he builds fitness. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Tickets sell out 'in five minutes' as China football fans relish return. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). 'You work with what you have' -Klopp says as Liverpool end Bellingham pursuit. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). Macron's contested pension law faces crunch constitutional test. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-04-14). India's first virtual influencer more relatable to some followers than actual humans, say creators. channelnewsasia.com A computer-generated character in India has garnered over 200,000 Instagram followers, and analysts believe there are endless possibilities for others like her in the advertising sector.
(2023-04-14). America's Children Are Facing Unprecedented Epidemics! 54% of US Youth Are Chronically Ill. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). A new documentary offers a different look at Haiti's Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier. therealnews.com 
Haiti has been thrown into political turmoil since the 2021 assassination of Jovenal MoàØse, which has left the nation without a formerly elected leader. The current acting head of state, Ariel Henry, was appointed by the US-led "Core Group" of foreign occupying nations. Henry has been the target of
(2023-04-14). Biden Admin Files Emergency Brief to Supreme Court on Abortion Medication. truthout.org The Biden administration filed an emergency request to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, asking that a lower court's stay on a partial order from an appellate court be blocked while a case on the abortion medication mifepristone is litigated. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a far right appointee of former President Donald Trump who has expressed anti-abortion views prior to his judgeship… |
(2023-04-14). GOP Bills Seek to Punish Prosecutors in State-Based Investigations Into Trump. truthout.org In the wake of former President Donald Trump's indictment earlier this month by the Manhattan District Attorney's office, Republicans in Congress are pushing bills that would punish state-based prosecutors who have already brought charges against Trump and protect the former president from facing similar charges in the future. The bills are largely symbolic and have virtually no chance of becoming… |
(2023-04-14). Tennessee House Leader Who Led Expulsion Effort May Be Breaking Residency Rules. truthout.org Tennessee Speaker of the state House of Representatives Cameron Sexton (R), who led the charge to expel three Democrats from office after they participated in a protest for gun reform on the House floor, may be in violation of state residency rules, potentially warranting removal from his post. Sexton, who is a representative for Tennessee's 25th House district, officially lists an address in… |
(2023-04-14). 600,000 Americans Per Year Are Dying From COVID Shots Says Top Insurance Analyst. marktaliano.net 
Former Bernstein senior analyst Josh Stirling draws a shocking conclusion from UK government health data. JONAS VESTERBERG April 11, 2023 . 7: 00 AM Original Link Here: 600,000 Americans Per Year Are Dying From COVID Shots Says Top Insurance Analyst (theflstandard.com) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Those vaccinated against COVID-19 have a 26 percent higher mortality rate on average …
(2023-04-14). Taxes: Who Pays and What For? fair.org 
Fat cat pays a pittance in taxes to Uncle Sam in vintage cartoon. | This week on CounterSpin: It is tax season in the US, when some of us wonder why the government, which knows how much we earn, requires us to guess, with the threat of prison if we guess wrong. And leads some of us to ponder what we get in return for our resources—streets and stop signs, to be sure, but also wars and wheelbarrows of money doled out those who already have plenty. | We've talked about taxes and tax policy a lot on CounterSpin, enough to put together a walk-through of some of the issues, and the way news media explain them. Y…
(2023-04-14). Dengue is hitting Latin America due to climate change. america.cgtn.com 
The World Health Organization warns that insect-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika are on the rise in South America due to climate change. CGTN's Dan Collyns has more.
(2023-04-14). World's biggest banks poured $673 billion into fossil fuels last year. nationofchange.org "This is one of the most insane misallocations of capital in human history."
(2023-04-14). Angel Reese Turns Her Title, Controversy and Merchandising Activation Into $1.3M NIL Valuation. moguldom.com The value of Angel Reese's name, image, and likeness or NIL has soared to $1.3 million after the Louisiana State University women's basketball player helped lead her team to a national championship victory and an iconic image went viral of her mocking the Iowa player of the year. Reese has experienced a social-media explosion and …
(2023-04-14). EE.UU. vs. México: los republicanos se unen detrás de la guerra más estúpida posible. globalizacion.ca El "presidente de la paz" vuelve a hacerlo: | Ahora que es candidato, Trump está reviviendo sus instintos agresivos hacia los capos de la droga. Ya prometió desplegar fuerzas especiales de EE. UU. para enfrentarse a los cárteles de la droga,…
(2023-04-14). Republicans Rally Behind the Stupidest Possible War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). the CIA knows Ukrainian officials are skimming U.S. aid. mronline.org 
Hersh says the CIA estimates at least $400 million was embezzled last year in funds earmarked for diesel payments.
(2023-04-14). Biden Looking at Expanding Internet Surveillance After Discord Leaks. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration appears poised to increase internet surveillance in response to the leaked Pentagon documents that appear to have been posted on the messaging platform Discord. NBC News reported on Wednesday that the administration was looking at expanding how it monitors social media sites and chat rooms. The report cited an unnamed senior administration …
(2023-04-14). Saturday 4/15: Two cows and dignity walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Franny | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-04-14). Blockade Australia activists fined for taking non-violent direct action. greenleft.org.au Ten climate activists have been variously charged under the NSW anti-protest laws for taking part in non-violent direct action protests. David Killingly reports.
(2023-04-14). Has Tulsi Gabbard Adequately Addressed the WEF Young Global Leader Question? thelastamericanvagabond.com Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has once again been confronted with her membership in the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program. Should we trust her answers? On April 4th, former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard spoke at the Independent National Convention in Austin, Texas. Other speakers included journalist Chris Hedges and former Cleveland Mayor and U.S.
(2023-04-14). Angela Davis backs struggle to 'Stop Cop City'. workers.org 
Atlanta April 9 — The multiyear struggle against Cop City, the huge militarized police training facility projected to be built in the southeast side of the city in the South River Forest, aka the Weelaunee Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., took some unexpected turns in . . . |
(2023-04-14). What Are the Russians Saying About the Intelligence Leak in the USA? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Young Pilot Phil Thomas Died Suddenly. At Least Three Pilot Deaths, Seven Pilot Incapacitations in Past Month. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Pentagon "Leak" Theatrics Continue as US Finds Scapegoat. FBI Arrests "Alleged Perpetrator" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Canton Fair expects big offline rebound. ecns.cn The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, the country's largest trade event that is scheduled to open with a grand ceremony on Friday, will see vendors and buyers from across the globe.
(2023-04-14). Chongqing-London direct passenger flights to resume in May. ecns.cn A direct passenger flight route linking southwest China's Chongqing Municipality and London will resume on May 3, according to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
(2023-04-14). Uzbekistan welcomes China's NEVs: Bakhtiyor Saidov. ecns.cn Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan's acting foreign minister, has praised China's manufacturing and said that Uzbekistan welcomes China's new energy vehicles (NEVs) to enter the Ukrainian market.
(2023-04-14). Dialogue urged to deal with differences. ecns.cn The relationship between the United States and China might be at a low point, but it is heartwarming to see that interaction between both countries is still taking place, said an adviser on China at the Carter Center, which promotes global development.
(2023-04-14). High-level meeting addresses Afghan issue. ecns.cn China hopes the international community will view the Afghan issue in a comprehensive, balanced and objective manner.
(2023-04-14). Duty-free biz boosts Hainan FTP. ecns.cn Offshore duty-free shopping in Hainan province, a top vacation destination, has become key to boosting consumption upgrade in China, with the duty-free sector playing a significant role in supporting the backflow of international spending into Hainan.
(2023-04-14). French envoy optimistic on China ties. ecns.cn French Ambassador to China Bertrand Lortholary has emphasized the importance of strengthening strategic communication, economic cooperation and cultural and people-to-people exchanges between France and China.
(2023-04-14). Lula sees NDB potential as Rousseff takes role of chief. ecns.cn Lula, who started his four-day state visit to China on Wednesday, made the remark at the inauguration ceremony for the newly elected president of the NDB, Dilma Vana Rousseff, who will be in office till 2025.
(2023-04-14). China's rebound 'additive' needed to promote global growth in 2023: WB president. ecns.cn China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said World Bank Group President David Malpass on Thursday.
(2023-04-14). China locomotive of world economic growth, says economist. ecns.cn China is the "locomotive of world economic growth" due to its remarkable progress in science, technology, innovation, and export capacity, an Angolan economist has said.
(2023-04-14). TikTok Ban about global dominance of U.S. tech, not national security: Jacobin. ecns.cn The about-face from justifying tech expansion on the basis of free speech for decades to threatening to ban the social media TikTok reveals U.S. policymakers' true objective: preserving the dominance of American tech capitalists.
(2023-04-14). Major part of missing Japanese helicopter found. ecns.cn The major part of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) helicopter that went missing off the southern prefecture of Okinawa was found Thursday, local media reported.
(2023-04-14). China's strong economic rebound to provide more opportunities to other countries: IMF chief. ecns.cn China is going to contribute about one third of global growth this year, which will provide more opportunities to other countries.
(2023-04-14). EU cannot 'blindly, systematically follow' Washington: European Council president. ecns.cn European leaders are becoming increasingly supportive of French President Emmanuel Macron's push for "strategic autonomy" away from the United States, European Council president Charles Michel said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-14). Senior Chinese legislator meets Antigua and Barbuda deputy speaker. ecns.cn Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with Robin Yearwood, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, via video link on Friday.
(2023-04-14). BRICS' GDP, potential currency a challenge to U.S. dollar dominance. ecns.cn In an economic development that hasn't received much attention in the Western media, the GDP of the BRICS nations has surpassed that of the G7.
(2023-04-14). Guangdong remains the most populous province in China. ecns.cn Data released by provincial regions across the country show that Guangdong remains the largest province in terms of population and has the highest number of births, Chinanews.com reported on Friday.
(2023-04-14). Trump, Pence to address National Rifle Association convention. ecns.cn The National Rifle Association meets this weekend in Indianapolis for its annual convention against a backdrop of mass shootings in the country.
(2023-04-14). China, ASEAN aim for deepened agricultural cooperation. ecns.cn China has been ASEAN's largest trading partner for the past 13 years, and trade in agricultural products plays a vital role, said Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN secretary-general at the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference late last month.
(2023-04-14). PBOC: China to post GDP growth of around 5%. ecns.cn China is expected to achieve a GDP growth of around 5 percent this year as the Chinese economy is recovering with low inflation and "positive changes" in the real estate market, said Yi Gang, governor of the People's Bank of China.
(2023-04-14). Uruguay foreign minister to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Francisco Bustillo Bonasso, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, will pay a visit to China from April 16 to 20.
(2023-04-14). China deports 351,000 foreigners for illegal entry, stay, work over 5 years. ecns.cn Over the past five years, Chinese authorities have dealt with 528,800 foreigners who illegally entered, stayed or worked in the country, deporting 351,000 of them.
(2023-04-14). China space station achieves 100% regeneration of oxygen resources. ecns.cn China's space station Tiangong can achieve 100 percent production of its oxygen resources through an onboard regeneration system, according to a conference on manned space environment control and lift support technology held in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
(2023-04-14). China willing to work with all parties for common debt disposal framework: central bank governor. ecns.cn China is willing to implement a debt disposal framework with other countries, China's central bank governor Yi Gang said during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund spring meetings in Washington.
(2023-04-14). China sanctions U.S. anti-China hawk for his frequent interference in Taiwan question, signals deterrence. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday imposed sanctions on the anti-China U.S. lawmaker Michael McCaul, who has frequently interfered in China's internal affairs and sent wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" separatists.
(2023-04-14). Senior Chinese diplomat meets Brazilian presidential advisor. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday met with Celso Amorim, advisor to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
(2023-04-14). U.S. biolabs endanger communities, violate international law, experts say. ecns.cn U.S. activities related to biological laboratories in Ukraine and other countries have posed biological threats to local communities and violated international regulations on biological weapons, an international law expert said.
(2023-04-14). More overseas IP cases resolved in China. ecns.cn More overseas litigants are choosing to resolve international intellectual property disputes in China, according to a recent report.
(2023-04-14). New capital of BBQ: Zibo in E.China becomes a hot destination thanks to tasty skewers and charming service. ecns.cn The small city in East China's Shandong Province was thronged with people flocking to its numerous barbecue restaurants for a taste of the mouth-watering dishes.
(2023-04-14). China's FAST telescope wows visitors. ecns.cn The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, the world's largest single dish telescope, has discovered over 740 pulsars.
(2023-04-14). 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo attracts 14 Macao enterprises. ecns.cn The expo has attracted 41 brands from 14 Macao enterprises to participate.
(2023-04-14). 300-year-old Chinese Fringe tree blossoms in Shandong. ecns.cn A 300-year-old Chinese Fringe tree blossoms in front of an ancient building at Mencius Family Mansion in Zoucheng City, east China's Shandong Province, April 12, 2022.
(2023-04-14). Yunnan set to celebrate China Tourism Day. ecns.cn China will celebrate the 13th annual China Tourism Day on May 19 in Tengchong, Yunnan province.
(2023-04-14). Yichang-Vietnam rail-sea intermodal train starts operation. ecns.cn On Thursday, a 23-car"ÄÄrail-sea intermodal train carrying 40-foot shipping containers departed from Yichang East Station in central China's Hubei Province. It sailed to Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2023-04-14). History has its course and timing. mronline.org 
Western sanctions imposed on Iran, Russia, Syria, and in fact any country that refuses to be driven by Western will, have motivated many countries in the world to search seriously for ways and means to liberate their destinies from Western hegemony.
(2023-04-14). The Cobalt-Lithium Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster. Hazardous Materials, A Litany of Anomalies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). International Publishers gears up for its centennial in 2024. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—As International Publishers prepares to celebrate 100 years of publishing next year, People's World sat down with its President Gary Bono and Vice President Tony Pecinovsky for a chat concerning its history, what's happening with the imprint nowadays, and thoughts about the future. Eric Gordon: International Publishers used to be the only, or at …
(2023-04-14). Trump's Neoconservatism and Falsehoods Against China. dissidentvoice.org 
Donald Trump, whose numerous lies go over well with conservative Americans notwithstanding that lies are falsehoods (so Trump's falsehoods are evidently not damaging his support among Republicans), appeared with Tucker Carson on April 12th, and the interview-clip opened: Iran gets together with Saudi Arabia through China, and I hear people say of China "we'll never …
(2023-04-14). Police increase repression against Cop City protesters, autopsy raises questions about Tortuguita's death. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—Water is brought in through "water buffalos," giant plastic tubs, and food is distributed by local organizations for those protesting the construction of a police training facility in the South River Forest of Atlanta. While the land is officially known as South River Forest, community members have given it a new name: Weelaunee Forest, the …
(2023-04-14). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.
(2023-04-14). El Informe MacBride y los ejes teórico-metodológicos preponderantes. globalizacion.ca No pasó desapercibida, para el Informe MacBride, y su filosofía humanista, la disputa teórico-metodológica que subyace en la investigación y la producción de la "comunicación masiva", especialmente cuando el modo de producción, los medios y las relaciones de producción tienen…
(2023-04-14). Border delegation in San Diego: Immigration panel. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – The Legalization for All Network (L4A) concluded day four of the 2023 border delegation with a virtual panel that included speakers from different immigrant rights organizations. The panel was moderated by Jenny Bekenstein, a member of Centro Community Service Organization (CSO). Sol Márquez, member of Centro CSO and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) grounded the discussion in the broader purpose of the delegation – to deepen participants' knowledge of different immigrant rights struggles and to find unity across these struggles. | Brad Sigal, a member of L4A and the Minnesota Imm…
(2023-04-14). Dallas protest against Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On Saturday, April 8, over 150 members of the Palestinian diaspora and allies gathered at The Grassy Knoll at Dealey Plaza to protest the recent Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam and the attacks came during the height of Ramadan. Israeli forces have killed more than 90 Palestinians so far this year. | Speakers at the rally called for the end of U.S. financial support for Israel and an end to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. They chanted, "Not another penny, not another dime, no more money for Israe…
(2023-04-14). Downtown New Orleans Starbucks workers file for union election. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA – On April 14, employees at the Starbucks on Poydras Street filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. The store is located in a downtown hotel building, mainly serving tourists, professionals and workers in the area. Over 70% of staff support unionizing. | "I work three jobs just to afford a house and shouldn't have to do that," said Stormy Belozerows, a barista and organizer. Baristas complain of irregular schedules that make personal budgeting impossible. | Since the Canal location down the street closed last year, the store has made its highest sales. But workers com…
(2023-04-14). The Legalization for All Network's border delegation learns from students. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA — On April 5, the final day of the Legalization for All Network's border delegation, activists spent the morning listening to testimonies from seven immigrant students from the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex. The students — all Guatemalan youth who've lived in the United States for less than a year — explained the conditions in Central America that pushed them to leave home, their experiences while detained by ICE, and the struggles of having to work to support their families. | The encuentro was hosted by SALEF, the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund, an orga…
(2023-04-14). Solidarity With Striking Post-Gazette Workers In Pittsburgh. popularresistance.org A group of roughly 40 people from multiple different unions, community organizations, and autonomous groups delayed a shipment of Post-Gazette papers for roughly two hours beginning at midnight Saturday April 1st. | I am not a Post-Gazette worker. I am someone who joined in on the picket line and invited a few friends to come along. I supported this action because I support improving material conditions for working people and what semblance of workplace democracy unions provide. I also believe that inserting anti-authoritarian ideals and confrontational tactics into struggles while also showing care for peoples'
(2023-04-14). Florida Legislature approves extreme 6-week Abortion Ban, after Weeks of Protests and Debates. juancole.com 
By: Danielle J. Brown — In less than a year, Florida has moved from a 15-week abortion ban to the passage of one of the most restrictive bans in the nation — a 6-week abortion ban. The state House approved the legislation after at least six hours of questions, amendments, debate, protests and a …
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(2023-04-14). 'A loss of talent and contribution': IMF director urges world to avert possibility of a 'second Cold War'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Burkina Faso's military junta declares 'general mobilisation' as jihadist attacks rise. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Ecuador: Armed attackers kill three female guards outside jail. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). G20 members agree to have 'globally coordinated understanding' on regulating crypto assets, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). German FM Annalena Baerbock urges China to 'call on Russia to stop the war'. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Minneapolis to pay $8.9 million over former police officer Derek Chauvin's actions years before George Floyd. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). New York: Donald Trump answers questions for 7 hours in business fraud case. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). No weapons exports to parties in Ukraine conflict, says China. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel ICBM, state media reports as key breakthrough. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Pakistan Supreme Court halts implementation of bill aimed at limiting powers of chief justice. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv's GDP fell by 29.1% in 2022, figures slightly better than govt forecast. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Syria's return to Arab League is 'speculation', says Qatar PM. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). The Last Hurdle: Top court in France set to decide legality of controversial pension reform. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). US Judge rejects Trump rape trial delay, but grants concessions. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Virginia: Mother of six-year-old boy who shot teacher arrested on child negligence charges. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). WATCH: EAM Jaishankar holds press conference in 'Made in India' train in Mozambique. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Selected Articles: How Finland "Fell in Love" with NATO. Helsinki Sold Its Independence for Money. globalresearch.ca 
By Finland was not "suddenly" interested in NATO. Finland spent decades building its military to be compatible with …
(2023-04-14). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-04-14). Trump's Lawsuit Against Michael Cohen Could Badly Backfire, Experts Say. truthout.org Legal experts say former President Donald Trump's $500 million lawsuit accusing former attorney Michael Cohen of both revealing his confidences and "spreading falsehoods" about him "makes no sense." Trump on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against his former longtime fixer in federal court in Florida, days after the former president pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsification of business… |
(2023-04-14). Space mission to Jupiter's icy moons launches with Imperial-built kit on board. imperial.ac.uk The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) has successfully launched, carrying Imperial kit on a mission to assess the habitability of Jupiter's moons.
(2023-04-14). Dumping the Dollar: Will a New BRICS Currency Replace the US Currency for Trade?>. infobrics.org The BRICS collective, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is working on a common currency in an attempt to ditch the US dollar and push back against America's dominance. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing call for de-dollarisation in the face of Western sanctions…
(2023-04-14). Pentagon 'leak' theatrics continue as US finds scapegoat. infobrics.org The US propaganda machine wants us to believe that a 21-year-old intelligence technician who just graduated and held the rank of airman was privy to top-secret intelligence on the Kiev regime's offensive plans, Russia, South Korea, China and other global hotspots.
(2023-04-14). China's Yuan Is Now the Most Traded Currency in Russia. infobrics.org China's yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia, a year after the invasion of Ukraine led to a slew of Western sanctions against Moscow…
(2023-04-14). BRICS Gains New Chance to Improve Global Development. infobrics.org New Development Bank and Contingent Reserve Arrangement may be able to fulfill their original mission under Dilma Rousseff…
(2023-04-14). Kiev wants the Black Sea to become "NATO Sea" despite impossibility. infobrics.org Kuleba desperately wants NATO to directly intervene in Ukraine war.
(2023-04-14). Kiev reconsidering idea of "reconquesting" Crimea. infobrics.org The hard truth is that worn out Ukraine has no capacity to reclaim Crimea, however ultra-nationalist factions will pressure against any cease-fire.
(2023-04-14). Poland about to manufacture depleted uranium weapons. infobrics.org This measure could lead the current conflict to a new level of escalation, with very serious consequences.
(2023-04-14). An African Palenque: Cuba and Global Black Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com Kimberly Monroe When Black nationalist and poet Amiri Baraka returned from Cuba in 1959, his life was completely transformed. While there he met Afro Cubans, Black Americans such as Robert Williams and Cuban President Fidel Castro. The trip proved to be instrumental not only in developing his black international consciousness but also in mobilizing local political…
(2023-04-14). Central America Redesigns its Positions vis-à -vis China and the U.S. libya360.wordpress.com Lourdes María Regueiro Bello In just six years, the Central American diplomatic landscape has changed abruptly: almost the entire region now supports the "One China" policy. Will the subregion be able to successfully navigate the murky waters of strategic competition between China and the United States? When the government of Xiomara Castro announced the establishment…
(2023-04-14). How NATO States Sponsored ICC Prosecutor's Putin Arrest Warrant. libya360.wordpress.com Max Blumenthal ICC prosecutor Karim Khan meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky, March 2023 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….
(2023-04-14). In Chicago the Left Embraces the Democrats and Celebrates Brandon Johnson's Victory. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith 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,…
(2023-04-14). Lula and Xi Jinping Sign 15 Partnership Agreements in Beijiing. libya360.wordpress.com President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed, this Friday (14th), in Beijing, 15 trade and partnership agreements. Lula was received at the Great Hall of the People, seat of the Chinese government. The leaders participated in an expanded meeting with ministers and advisors from both countries and had a private meeting. In…
(2023-04-14). Russia and Latin America: Forward-Looking Partnership and Cooperation. libya360.wordpress.com Sergey Lavrov In the run-up to my visit to Latin America, I decided to share with readers my thoughts on the prospects for Russian-Latin American relations in the current geopolitical context. The international situation remains extremely tense and continues to worsen in many aspects. The main reason for that is the stubborn desire of the…
(2023-04-14). Waiting for the End of the World. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar We were waiting for the end of the world Waiting for the end of the world Waiting for the end of the world Dear Lord, I sincerely hope that you will come Because you really started something. Elvis Costello, Waiting for the End of the World, 1977 We cannot even begin to imagine…
(2023-04-14). Pulsar Helium: Unmatched high-grade helium supply for the medical industry. healtheuropa.com 
With the helium shortage affecting MRI and respiratory gases, Pulsar Helium's high-grade asset provides hope for the medical industry's helium supply. Last year the American Hospital Association (AHA) wrote an open letter to the Bureau of Land Management, a government agency that has oversight of the Federal Helium Reserve — a strategic source of helium …
(2023-04-14). UnitedHealth Touts Profit Surge After Lobbyists Weaken Medicare Advantage Crackdown. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). The Unmasking of the "Pentagon Leak" that Won't Go Away. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). RuPaul's Drag Race Finale Highlights ACLU's Defense of Trans Rights. aclu.org 
(2023-04-14). Donald Trump and America's democratic reputation. nationofchange.org Because of Donald Trump, U.S. democracy has become an object of derision around the world.
(2023-04-14). Russia: Tossing rice at the marriage of the oligarchs with the State. mronline.org 
Everyone who has ever heard rice go snap, crackle, and pop! knows that eating the grain is good for your energy.
(2023-04-14). People Power: Focus and Unite. dissidentvoice.org 
Distractions divide us and guarantee we'll never talk about essential core challenges. The egregious, central obstacles to "promoting the general welfare" are never mentioned by the talking heads, the pundits or politicians, to whom we look for guidance and leadership. Distract and divide promises catastrophe, even to those who use it to further their sinister …
(2023-04-14). In China, Lula pushes peace as U.S. prepares for Asia-Pacific war. peoplesworld.org 
The follies of U.S. plans for war and more war are being exposed now by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his current visit to China. On Friday, the day that the Washington Post reported the U.S. is planning to continue pouring weapons into the Ukraine war well into next year, Lula is …
(2023-04-14). Ecuador: øGobierno del Encuentro? Con la información No. globalizacion.ca La información es un punto fundamental para conocer la realidad social de un país. En efecto, truncar su producción y acceso supone la ausencia de conocimiento de la situación de la ciudadanía, así como un balance de las políticas públicas…
(2023-04-14). Por qué los medios no quieren saber la verdad sobre las explosiones de Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca 
Nadie, excepto los ingenuos terminales, debería sorprenderse de que los servicios de seguridad mientan, y que es casi seguro que cubrirán sus huellas cuando lleven a cabo operaciones que violen el derecho nacional o internacional o que serían rechazadas casi…
(2023-04-14). Peace in Ukraine Is Too Important to Leave in the Hands of Arms Dealers. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-14). Christian Archbishop slams Israel's Restrictions on Worship at the 'Festival of Lights' as "Racist" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On the Saturday before Orthodox Easter, which falls a week later than in the Western churches, typically 10,000 worshipers gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, waiting for the holy fire [o phos) to emerge. It is said to derive from the tomb in which Jesus was initially buried …
(2023-04-14). Child Advocates Rebuke 'Beyond Appalling' Facebook Push to Allow Kids in the Metaverse. commondreams.org
On the heels of a study showing that minors who use Facebook's virtual reality platform known as the "Metaverse" have routinely been exposed to harassment and abuse, a coalition of more than 70 children's health experts and advocacy groups on Friday called on its parent company Meta to scrap plans to officially open up the digital world to children as young as 13.
(2023-04-14). Plan to Dump Wastewater From Indian Point Into Hudson River Paused After Local Outcry. commondreams.org
Clean water and public health advocates in New York's Hudson Valley applauded Thursday as the energy technology company Holtec International
(2023-04-14). Minnesota Dems Advance Bill to Ban Election Interference by Multinational Corporations. commondreams.org
Campaigners who have long pushed cities and states to adopt bans on foreign corporate interference in elections applauded Friday after the Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation that would make the state the first to prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from spending money on electoral campaigns.The provision is part of the Democracy for the People Act, which passed 70-57 along party lines late Thursday night after several hours of debate. The national nonprofit organization Free Speech for People successfully advocated for Democrats in the state House to include the new rule, which wo…
(2023-04-14). [Articles] High-dose ubiquinol supplementation in multiple-system atrophy: a multicentre, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial. thelancet.com High-dose ubiquinol was well-tolerated and led to a significantly smaller decline of UMSARS part 2 score compared with placebo.
(2023-04-14). How About a Parents' Bill of Rights for Those of Us Who Aren't Far-Right Culture Warriors. commondreams.org
There's no question that parenting has gotten harder in this country.Gun violence is now the
(2023-04-14). Disgrace of the "Democratic Left": Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Does not Want to "Offend the Neocons" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Experts Fear Future AI Could Cause 'Nuclear-Level Catastrophe'. commondreams.org
While nearly three-quarters of researchers believe artificial intelligence "could soon lead to revolutionary social change," 36% worry that AI decisions "could cause nuclear-level catastrophe."Those survey findings are included in the
(2023-04-14). On Back of Willow Project, Biden DOE Approves 'Another Carbon Bomb' in Alaska. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). Unauthorized Disclosure: Subscriber Show For April 14. thedissenter.org In this premium Unauthorized Disclosure episode, Rania and Kevin discuss the drop in US life expectancy and the Pentagon documents leaker.
(2023-04-14). Farming While Black: Endangered Species Act 2023 Farm Bill, "Can We Just Grow Some Food?" indybay.org 1/2 of 1 percent of California Ag Industries and the same approach, same outcome, same paradigm must change. Ready and Forward…
(2023-04-14). Video: The Controversial Leaked Documents, What's the Truth? Judge Napolitano with Former CIA Officer Larry Johnson. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). The Revolution and The Commune. indybay.org How the People of Paris Created the Left…
(2023-04-14). [Articles] Efficacy and tolerability of an endogenous metabolic modulator (AXA1125) in fatigue-predominant long COVID: a single-centre, double-blind, randomised controlled phase 2a pilot study. thelancet.com Although treatment with AXA1125 did not improve the primary endpoint (τPCr-measure of mitochondrial respiration), when compared to placebo, there was a significant improvement in fatigue-based symptoms among patients living with Long COVID following a four week treatment period. Further multicentre studies are needed to validate our findings in a larger cohort of patients with fatigue-dominant Long COVID.
(2023-04-14). United States: 'The Tennessee Three' for democracy, against gun violence. greenleft.org.au In the wake of the Covenant primary school shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, three Democratic legislators took part in a protest against gun violence. Two of them — Justin Jones and Justin Pearson — were then expelled from the House by the Republican majority, reports Malik Miah.
(2023-04-14). Perú — Keiko Fujimori, adicta a la corrupción. globalizacion.ca La Fiscalía peruana investigan si Keiko Fujimori, la tres veces candidata presidencial peruana e hija del exdictador Alberto Fujimori, es el brazo político de una organización criminal, que financió con 183 millones de dólares sus campañas electorales. | La fiscalía incautó…
(2023-04-14). Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry workers file cards to unionize. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO —Another month and another leading Chicago cultural institution—the Museum of Science and Industry—saw workers file to unionize with the State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31. Their April 12 announcement accompanied a letter with 54 signatures. AFSCME wants to cover 140 guest operations, guest experiences and education workers. If workers at the museum, …
(2023-04-14). April 11: 30th anniversary of Lucasville prison uprising. workers.org 
April 11, 2023, marks the 30th anniversary of the heroic uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. The uprising began as Muslim inmates protested against being forced to take a tuberculosis test that violated their religious beliefs against alcohol. It quickly turned into a full-scale rebellion that . . . |
(2023-04-14). Al-Quds is not alone- MES EP.205. thealtworld.com What happened last week was not surprising to anyone who knows or is involved in the open conflict between the axis of resistance and the Zionist enemy. | The idea of carrying out operations against the enemy from Lebanon and Syria is not linked to the agenda of those who live on the sidelines of fundamental events in the region and the world. Israel is more than aware of the matter and aware of its seriousness. The shape of the attack that targeted enemy settlements in the western Galilee or in the center of Galilee, the Occupied Golan and the settlements engulfing Gaza may not have been in the calculations of m…
(2023-04-14). EPA Fails to Monitor Almost Half of All "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water. truthout.org The term "forever chemical" might sound ominous, but there is a good reason for that. Formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), so-called forever chemicals are used in hundreds of common products for water-proofing and stain-resistance. They're also linked to a tremendous number of health problems, including liver and fertility issues. Now, a new study published in the journal… |
(2023-04-14). Amid Jayland Walker Grand Jury For Police Shooting, Akron Residents 'Pray For Peace'. newsone.com 
(2023-04-14). How Finland "Fell in Love" with NATO. Helsinki Sold Its Independence for Money. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Israel's excuses for execution swallowed by West. electronicintifada.net Past police cover-ups cast doubt on car ramming claim.
(2023-04-14). The Contradiction in Biden's Tech And Trade Policies. commondreams.org
President Joe Biden has earned a domestic reputation as a staunch
(2023-04-14). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry on the "Helsinki Spirit" dissidentvoice.org 
Finnish President receives Nobel Peace Prize in 2008. Photo Credit: Nobel Prize On April 4, 2023, Finland officially 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, which otherwise borders only Norway, Latvia, Estonia, and …
(2023-04-14). Apple accused of using child labour to mine cobalt, promises to switch to 100% recycled cobalt by 2025. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-14). Twitter to let users trade stock, crypto as Musk forges new partnership with online brokerage firm. firstpost.com
(2023-04-14). Pre-Historic Life On Mars? NASA's Curiosity rover spots a strange bone-like rock on the red planet. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-14). Clarence Thomas proves Justices can't police themselves. nationofchange.org The Supreme Court needs term limits and a binding code of ethics.
(2023-04-14). Black Radical News in 2023: Mumia's Fate, African Colonialism, and the Zone of Peace in the Americas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Time to Dismantle Monroe Doctrine Politics. dissidentvoice.org On April 11, 2002, there was an attempted coup against President Hugo Chavez's democratically elected government in Venezuela. Chavez had prioritized programs to improve living conditions for those who were previously unrepresented, and established an independent foreign policy in favor of the nation's interests. Chavez's stance conflicted with the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, which laid the …
(2023-04-14). The House GOP's Extremism Is Alienating Independent Voters, New Survey Finds. truthout.org The Republican House majority's focus on hot-button issues that percolate in right-wing media and investigating the Biden administration is frustrating voters outside the MAGA base. Yet Democrats are not polling much better, reflecting the public's longstanding frustration with a gridlocked Congress. As the House approaches 100 days under Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, 59 percent of voters say… |
(2023-04-14). How Koch cash is bankrolling the effort to kill Big Tech reform. nationofchange.org When the next big disaster unfolds due to deregulation, don't be fooled.
(2023-04-14). Itamar Ben-Gvir: The Worst of a Terrible Bunch of Israeli Politicians. mintpressnews.com 
Not only does the racist thug Ben-Gvir walk around with an entourage of armed guards, but now he has an entire "National Guard" made of armed settler gangs.
(2023-04-14). For Black Women, The Bar And The Expectations Are Always Much Higher Than They Are For Everyone Else. newsone.com 
The double standards for expectations from Black women are very loud and glaringly white. Enough is enough. Black women deserve better.
(2023-04-14). China Brokered Peace Agreement Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Marks End of Era of American Unipolar Power. covertactionmagazine.com The U.S. has lost respect worldwide and control of West Asia and other regions. A historic peace deal was announced March 10, 2023, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran adopting a trilateral peace agreement brokered by the People's Republic of China. In an instant the United States and its …
(2023-04-14). México: infanticidio, panorama desolador. globalizacion.ca La condición de la niñez en México enfrenta un panorama desolador. El riesgo mayor y brutal es el infanticidio vil, sin duda. Así lo reportan las noticias recientes: "Asesinados, 350 niños en la GAM", fue la nota principal del diario…
(2023-04-14). When Joining the US Military Is Not 'All That You Can Be'. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
(2023-04-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
(2023-04-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
(2023-04-14). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-04-14). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
(2023-04-14). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Beginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
(2023-04-14). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
(2023-04-14). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
(2023-04-14). 350.org Responds to Biden Approval of Yet Another Mega Fossil Fuel Project in Alaska. commondreams.org President Biden and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have approved exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Alaska LNG project, a $38.7 billion infrastructure project that could result in over 50 million metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution emissions annually. This comes barely a month after Biden approved the Willow Oil Drilling Project, a major oil drilling operation to be constructed on Alaska's North Slope, despite major opposition from the climate justice community, including Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic and Alaska Wilderness League. The DOE approvals are among the last approvals nee…
(2023-04-14). NARAL Pro-Choice America Responds as Supreme Court Delays Decision On Mifepristone Access. commondreams.org Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an administrative stay until Wednesday at midnight on two lower court efforts meant to restrict access to medication abortion with mifepristone nationwide. | NARAL Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju released the following statement in response: | "While medication abortion remains accessible for now, this case should never have been heard in the first place. Nothing about the rulings from the lower courts' Trump-appointed judges had any basis in medical science—both are steeped in reckless disinformation and total disregard for the law. As this case continues…
(2023-04-14). World Bank Spring Meetings End With Broken Climate Promises. commondreams.org This year's World Bank Spring meetings faced extra scrutiny following the surprise early resignation of World Bank Group (WBG) President David Malpass and
(2023-04-14). Medicaid Cutoffs to Poor a Truly American Horror Story. commondreams.org
The biggest threat to Americans today isn't from a foreign power. It's from a long-running war on the poor by out of touch politicians and their Wall Street backers.The latest attack on working Americans even has a name: "The Unwinding."If that sounds like the title of a horror movie to you, you're not far off. Starting this April, state governments and welfare offices began cutting off Medicaid coverage from
(2023-04-14). Florida declared a state of emergency over unprecedented rainfall. america.cgtn.com 
Historic rainfall and flooding in Fort Lauderdale had prompted a state of emergency in Florida. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez has more on this unprecedented weather event.
(2023-04-14). Daniel Ellsberg Has Foiled Those Who Want Him Confined to the Past. indybay.org History that can't be buried…
(2023-04-14). Food or medicine? Gaza's stark choice. electronicintifada.net Illness comes at a high price under Israel's blockade.
(2023-04-14). The Internship that Helped Shape My Career. ips-dc.org It's hard to overstate how the Next Leaders program impacted me — and others here at IPS and beyond who all got our start as interns or Fellows.
(2023-04-14). Sanaa Peace Talks Closest Yemen and KSA Have Been To Ending War: UN Envoy. orinocotribune.com Despite growing optimism for a comprehensive peace agreement, questions remain on whether the UAE is ready to abandon its occupation of southern Yemen and the Socotra archipelago | UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on 10 April said that ongoing peace talks between Yemen and Saudi Arabia are the "closest Yemen has been to real progress towards lasting peace," adding that this moment must be "seized." | "This is a moment to be seized and built on and a real opportunity to start an inclusive political process under UN auspices to sustainably end the conflict," Grundberg told AP. | Over the last several days,…
(2023-04-14). El paleolibertario que agita la política argentina. globalizacion.ca El economista Javier Milei ha escalado al tercer lugar en las encuestas importando una ideología ´libertaria ª de extrema derecha de Estados Unidos. Su discurso atrae votos en medio de una crisis económica sin fin y del rechazo a los políticos….
(2023-04-14). Saturday 4/15: Mountain View: Protest of Judicial Ban of Abortion Pill. indybay.org Intersection of El Camino Real and Castro Street | Mountain View, CA…
(2023-04-14). Sunday 4/23: People's Park Berkeley 54th Anniversary Celebration. indybay.org People's Park, Berkeley | (corner of Telegraph and Dwight Way, behind Amoeba Music)…
(2023-04-14). A Renewed Yemen Truce Is No Substitute for Justice. fpif.org The news that Saudi officials, who have been leading a bombing campaign in Yemen for eight years, met with the Houthi officials who control much of the country on April 9 to possibly renew a truce that ended in October is positive. But a renewed truce that does not address the harm that warring parties have caused to Yemen's civilians will not be sustainable without accountability. | The talks come weeks after reports that Iranian officials might stop
(2023-04-14). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). ETU Qld's Peter Ong says 'no' to AUKUS, 'yes' to renewables. greenleft.org.au 'Who here voted for the government to spend $368 billion on nuclear submarines? No, none of us', ETU secretary Peter Ong told the Meanjin Palm Sunday rally.
(2023-04-14). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-04-14). Video: The Merger of the E.U. and NATO: An Economic Dagger Aimed at the Heart of Russia? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Russia leaves neoliberal West to join World Majority — Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson explain. geopoliticaleconomy.com Economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Russia's economic transition away from the neoliberal West and integration with what it calls the "World Majority" in the Global South.
(2023-04-14). Opinion: Critical Race Theory, A Master Class With Low Attendance. moguldom.com Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a legal and academic school of thought developed by various legal scholars, including Kimberle Crenshaw and Derrick Bell, that says race (a social construct) and racism are not merely the products of individual bias or prejudice but also something embedded in legal systems and public policies. While CRT is accepted …
(2023-04-14). Regulators Stiffed Low-Income Communities In SVB Bailout. levernews.com 
(2023-04-14). Covid "pandemic" policies have abused citizens and permanently corrupted good societal values. expose-news.com Covid "pandemic" policies have opened the floodgates to corruption and the abuse of nations' citizens. They have altered standards of political honesty and accountability; courts of law routinely chose to overrule basic …
(2023-04-14). Shocking plans to implement depopulation and a worldwide totalitarian system revealed more than 50 years ago. expose-news.com
(2023-04-14). Did 5G contribute to the so-called covid "pandemic"? expose-news.com From the outset, the origins and causes of the "covid pandemic" have been questioned. Explanations, which corporate media and corporate "fact-checkers" have worked hard to censor, squash or ignore, include nefarious gain-of-function …
(2023-04-14). NHS: What's wrong and how to put it right. expose-news.com In the UK, the plan promoted by the Government and the medical establishment is to destroy the National Health Service ("NHS"). And the plan is working well. Anyone planning to visit Britain …
(2023-04-14). Annual NATO festival in U.S. city hosting world's largest naval base. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationApril 13, 2023 Countdown to the 70th Norfolk NATO Festival NORFOLK, VA — NATO Allied Command Transformation and the Virginia Arts Festival will host the 70th Norfolk NATO Festival, celebrating the longest continuously running Festival in the Hampton Roads region, and the only one of its kind in the United States which honours …
(2023-04-14). Finland participated in new NATO air combat exercise over Baltic Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandApril 14, 2023 Allies conduct first iteration of Ramstein Alloy 23 near Baltic Sea Region Allied Air Forces finished the two-day exercise Ramstein Alloy 23-1 (RAAL23) over the Baltic Sea area further enhancing Alliance cohesion and interoperability on April 12- 13. Exercise RALY23 had allied fighters carry out live air-to-air drills and scenarios …
(2023-04-14). German military hails, Japan participates in NATO's largest-ever air exercises. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bundeswehr Air Defender 23In the multinational Air Defender 23 exercise, 24 nations train together in the airspace above Europe in joint air operations. The exercise Air Defender 23 is the largest deployment exercise of air forces in NATO's history and demonstrates transatlantic solidarity. From June 12-23, up to 10.000 exercise participants from 24 nations with …
(2023-04-14). Poland primed to produce depleted uranium ammunition for U.S. Abrams tanks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish News AgencyApril 12, 2023 Poland seeks to produce depleted uranium ammo for Abrams tanks Poland wants to produce depleted uranium rounds for US-made Abrams tanks, Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister has said. On the second day of his three-day visit to the United States, Morawiecki went to the ANAD Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. …
(2023-04-14). Israel's 8 Points About Al-Aqsa Mosque Assault Debunked. thelastamericanvagabond.com Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, tweeted out a video that was produced by the Israeli Ministry of Public Diplomacy, which outlines 8 points that the Israeli premier claims to be "the truth" that the mainstream media won't show you about Israel's assaults on Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Robert Inlakesh goes through each of the
(2023-04-14). Pentagon Leaks: How the FBI tracked down and arrested Jack Teixeira, 21-year-old suspect in US intel leak. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-14). The Privatization of War: U.S. Defense Contractors Plan Trip to Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Palestine: The Colonial System and the Dispossession of a People Who Refuse to Assimilate to White Europe. orinocotribune.com By Abu Watan — April 8, 2023 | The Palestinian people are not in a simple "conflict" or territorial dispute, they are under repression of a colonial and colonizing entity from which they must free themselves. They are not fighting to temporarily move a colonial border, but to completely decolonize their land and their lives. | Frantz Fanon, in The Wretched of the Earth, one of the most important works ever written about the oppressed in the colonial system, describes that the violence that destroys the social forms, the economy, the aesthetics, and even the clothing of the natives, that violence, will be vin…
(2023-04-14). Russia Government Delegation to Visit Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela in Late April. orinocotribune.com A Russian delegation will visit Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela during the latter half of April, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced. | Russian authorities have consistently advocated "strengthening Russian-Latin American cooperation on the basis of mutual support, solidarity, and consideration for reciprocal interests," Lavrov said. | "In this way, in the spirit of strategic partnership, our relations are developing with numerous countries of the region, including Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, countries which our delegation will visit in the second half of April," Lavrov wrote in an…
(2023-04-14). Trading with the Enemy. Seymour Hersh. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). "Nakedly Unconstitutional": Missouri AG Limits Trans Health Care for All Ages. truthout.org In a move on Thursday that appears to be the first of its kind, conservative Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a sweeping set of regulations on gender-affirming care for both children and adults, implementing restrictions that trans advocates say will almost certainly lead to the death of trans people across the state. The emergency rule, chock-full of disinformation about trans… |
(2023-04-14). Sanders, Bowman to Biden: Israel's Apartheid Must Not Be Funded by US Taxpayers. truthout.org A group of congressional progressives has urged the Biden administration to stop using taxpayer money to fund Israel's atrocities against Palestinians under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far right regime. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, 14 lawmakers detailed their concerns about escalating Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank… |
(2023-04-14). Video: Ukraine War. Russian Forces Deployed to Conquer Bakhmut. Fighting is Ongoing. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Ads rolling in for People's World May Day Greetings Book. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Ads and artwork are filling the inbox at People's World for the upcoming May Day Greetings Book. Since the call for ads was issued last week, dozens of submissions have been received. The book is a chance for unions, organizations, clubs, groups of friends, and individuals to mark International Workers Day by getting their message, …
(2023-04-14). Crisis and Resilience: SPLC's Mississippi office works to help victims of devastating tornado. splcenter.org
(2023-04-14). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Entrevista de Díaz-Canel con la cadena árabe de tv Al Mayadeen (parte final). mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda trasmitirá este viernes la parte final de la amplia y abarcadora entrevista que el Presidente de la Republica Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez ofreciera al director general de la cadena televisiva árabe Al Mayadeen y que fuera trasmitida por esa red informativa bajo el título de "La verdad de Cuba en Al Mayadeen diálogo con presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel".
(2023-04-14). Con el móvil en la mano: øQué aplicaciones consumen los jóvenes cubanos? cubadebate.cu Según datos recogidos en una encuesta lanzada en las redes sociales de Cuba Joven y Canal USB, en la que participaron más de mil usuarios, las redes favoritas por los jóvenes cubanos son WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, y en menor por ciento Facebook, Youtube y Twitter. Pese a estar bloqueada para Cuba, algunos aseguran que navegan con frecuencia en TikTok.
(2023-04-14). Díaz-Canel con Al Mayadeen: "No se puede tener compromiso con la Revolución si no se tiene compromiso con el pueblo" cubadebate.cu Al despedirse de colaboradores y amigos en La Habana, Ghassan Ben Jeddou comentó con particular énfasis la fuerte impresión que dejó en su curtida experiencia de periodista habituado a entrevistar a líderes mundiales, su diálogo con el Presidente cubano Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez.
(2023-04-14). Gedeme amplía proyectos de responsabilidad social y emplea parte de sus utilidades en viviendas para trabajadores (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En mayo de 2022, la Gaceta Oficial publicó normas jurídicas inherentes al paquete de 15 medidas aprobadas para transformar y fortalecer la empresa estatal socialista. Entre las facilidades aprobadas está flexibilizar la distribución de las utilidades retenidas después de impuestos.
(2023-04-14). Lily Bergues: "Actuar me permite vivir otras vidas dentro de la mía; me desestabiliza y ordena" (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Lily Bergues se mete en la piel de Marina. Habla, sufre, siente y el espectador no es indiferente; conecta con Marina, con su empatía y fuerza, y tiene esperanzas, también, porque con más Marinas en las calles, el mundo sería un poco mejor. Esta actriz—para suerte de todos—llega a Asuntos Pendientes, la telenovela de turno, de la mano de Felo Ruiz.
(2023-04-14). Lula prosigue en Beijing su visita a China. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, continúa este viernes en Beijing su visita a China con un programa de actos y conversaciones con las principales figuras del Gobierno enfocadas en potenciar los nexos.
(2023-04-14). CADECA: A partir del 17 de abril se podrá depositar efectivo en USD en todas las sucursales. cubadebate.cu CADECA ha anunciado que a partir del próximo lunes 17 de abril, los clientes podrán depositar efectivo en USD en todas las sucursales del país. Por el momento, este servicio solo está disponible en la sucursal 23 y J en la capital.
(2023-04-14). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol: Hasta hoy está en calendario la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu En conferencia de prensa en el estadio Latinoamericano, las máximas autoridades del béisbol cubano aseguraron que este 2023 debe organizarse la segunda edición de la Liga Élite, a finales de año."La idea es tratar de terminar la etapa regular en diciembre, para que sean en enero los playoffs, y luego el equipo campeón vaya a la Serie del Caribe".
(2023-04-14). Consejo Constitucional francés valida la reforma de pensiones de Macron. cubadebate.cu El Consejo Constitucional decidió validar la mayor parte de la futura norma, que nació de la presentación en enero pasado de un proyecto con el que se pretende retrasar dos años la edad de jubilación, de 62 a 64, aumentar un año el de las cotizaciones para poder acceder a una pensión, de 42 a 43, y finalmente suprimir numerosos derechos laborales adquiridos por una serie de colectivos del sector público.
(2023-04-14). Díaz-Canel en Villa Clara como parte de la visita del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, llegó hoy a Santa Clara como parte de la visita del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC y su Estructura Auxiliar por la provincia de Villa Clara. Según informó la Presidencia en Twitter, el mandatario visitó el Complejo Industrial Labiofam.
(2023-04-14). Primer ministro cubano recorre instituciones de la salud en Gibara. cubadebate.cu Según informó la Presidencia, el premier cubano en calidad de diputado a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por ese municipio holguinero, conoció sobre el avance de las obras que prevén concluir en agosto, e incluyen un cuerpo de guardia, una sala de medicina, laboratorios clínicos y banco de sangre.
(2023-04-14). Se mantendrán las afectaciones eléctricas durante todo el día, déficit de 471 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2399 MW y una demanda máxima de 2800 MW, para un déficit de 401 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 471 MW en este horario.
(2023-04-14). Trump declara durante casi siete horas en caso de demanda por fraude. cubadebate.cu El expresidente Donald Trump respondió preguntas por casi siete horas el jueves durante su segunda declaración en una disputa jurídica con la fiscal general de Nueva York en torno a las prácticas comerciales de su empresa.
(2023-04-14). DeSantis Signs Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida; Legal Fight Intensifies over Abortion Pill. democracynow.org 
We look at the state of abortion access in the United States with The Nation's Amy Littlefield as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on a ruling set to take effect Saturday that effectively overrides the Food and Drug Administration's two-decade-old approval of the medication abortion pill mifepristone. Her most recent piece is headlined "A Conservative Christian Judge Rules Against Medication Abortion. How Hard Will Democrats Fight Back?"…
(2023-04-14). Division Remains Deep in Northern Ireland as Biden Marks 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement. democracynow.org 
President Biden was in Ireland this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, the U.S.-brokered peace deal that ended three decades of fighting in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles. Biden's visit comes less than two months after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced he had reached a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, and a year after the British Parliament introduced a bill to provide amnesty to former British soldiers and individuals involved in the Northern Ireland conflict. Human rights experts have accused the bill of undermin…
(2023-04-14). Headlines for April 14, 2023. democracynow.org Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Abortions at Just Six Weeks, Federal Judge Issues Conflicting Ruling on Abortion Medication, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight, ProPublica: Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Sale of Property to Billionaire GOP Donor , 21-Year-Old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Arrested over Leaked Classified Documents, Leaked Documents Show U.S. Spied on U.N. Leader, Reveal Russian Infighting over Ukraine, Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny May Have Been Poisoned in Prison, Supporters Say, Saudi Arabia Restores Ties with Syria, Swaps POWs with Yemen's Houthi Rebels,…
(2023-04-14). Rutgers on Strike: Meet One of Thousands of Profs & Grad Workers Demanding Better Pay, Job Security. democracynow.org 
Faculty at the state-run Rutgers University in New Jersey have entered their fifth day of a historic strike — the first faculty strike in the school's 257-year history. Organizers of three unions, representing more than 9,000 professors, lecturers and graduate assistants, are demanding increased pay and better job security, especially for poorly paid graduate workers and adjunct faculty. We get an update from Donna Murch, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University and New Brunswick chapter president of Rutgers AAUP-AFT, one of the academic workers' unions on strike.
(2023-04-14). Cuban Journalist: U.S.-Cuba Talks on Migration Come as Ongoing Embargo Creates Economic Refugees. democracynow.org 
We look at U.S. policy toward Cuba as U.S. and Cuban officials met Wednesday to discuss migration from the island. This January, the U.S. Embassy in Havana began processing immigrant visas for the first time in more than five years in an attempt to control the extent of undocumented migration from the island. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to face pressure to lift the embargo that has severely limited trade and more with Cuba for decades. We speak with Liz Oliva Fernández, award-winning Cuban journalist with the independent Cuba-based media organization Belly of the Beast who is in the U.S. to report on the econom…
(2023-04-14). Conviasa Inaugurates Puerto Ordaz—Manaus Air Route. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan state airline Conviasa has opened an international route between Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, and Manaus, Brazil. With this new destination, passengers from Venezuela will now be able to connect directly, safely, and comfortably with the giant of the South, while foreigners will have a tourist gate with the entire south-east of Venezuela. | The inaugural flight ceremony was led this Thursday, April 13, by Bolívar state governor àÅngel Marcano, who was accompanied by his counterpart from Monagas state, Ernesto Luna, in addition to the airline's marketing administrative team. | Junto al Gobernador…
(2023-04-14). 16 April, Online Event: Support Palestinian Political Prisoners. samidoun.net 
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(2023-04-14). 16 April, Online Event: The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience. samidoun.net 
On Palestinian Prisoner's Day Act For Palestine Foundation and Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network invite you to participate in a panel discussion titled : The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience Time: April 16, 2023 | 02: 00 PM (Jerusalem Time) Speakers: ▶ Imad Barghouthi: A Palestinian astrophysicist and ex-prisoner. ▶ Thomas Hofland: …
(2023-04-14). Solidarity with Anti Imperialist Action Ireland! samidoun.net 
On Monday 10 April Free State police forces raided the homes of Anti Imperialist Action Ireland, ransacked their houses, confiscated all electronic devices and political literature and arrested at least three people. One of the activists was held for 48 hours and released without charge. As of today, 13 April, all activists have been released. …
(2023-04-14). IMF and the World Bank address world debt issues. america.cgtn.com 
The world's central bankers, finance ministers, and private sector executives are gathered in the U.S. capital to discuss global economic challenges. Top officials with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund said Thursday that reigning in world debt needs to be addressed.
(2023-04-14). Russian naval ships deploy to designated areas in sweeping Pacific drills. tass.com The warships are conducting shipborne drills of their combat teams, in which the crews are practicing the algorithms of ship damage control at sea and passage through narrow waterways, and are also exercising together with operators of navigational radar systems…
(2023-04-14). Russian Pacific Fleet's marines conduct marches to designated areas in large-scale drills. tass.com The Pacific Fleet's coastal defense troops are conducting their marches to amassment areas to a distance of over 200 km…
(2023-04-14). Belarusian Air Force ready to use special munitions to defense Union State — pilot. tass.com Earlier, it was announced that Belarusian pilots completed their additional training in use of Su-25 assault planes, including with use of special munitions…
(2023-04-14). Russian flamethrower systems hit Ukraine's strongholds in Krasny Liman area. tass.com Tactical aircraft eliminated temporary deployment sites and one pontoon bridge…
(2023-04-14). Defense firm delivers batch of BMP-3 combat vehicles with extra armor to Russian troops. tass.com The infantry fighting vehicles supplied to the customer are outfitted with the Sodema gunner sight and extra slat armor and lattice screens…
(2023-04-14). Readiness inspection to take place in all Belarusian Armed Forces units — Defense Ministry. tass.com Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin noted that this is the first time an inspection takes place at such scale…
(2023-04-14). Attempts to split Russia by military means doomed — PMC Wagner's founder. tass.com In Yevgeny Prigozhin's opinion, the representatives of the Anglo-Saxon world behind Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky are aiming to achieve the political fragmentation of Russia…
(2023-04-14). CSTO discusses international flights of member nations' warplanes. tass.com Taking part in the consultations were representatives from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan…
(2023-04-14). Cabinet dealing with high-tech sectors development — Russian PM. tass.com It is added that the government also continues "simplifying fiscal and customs procedures for entrepreneurs"
(2023-04-14). Inflation in Russia expected at 5.3% in 2023 — Economic Development Minister. tass.com Inflation is also projected at 4% for end-2024, 2025 and 2026, according to key parameters of scenario conditions for 2024-2026 prepared by the ministry…
(2023-04-14). Economic Development Ministry expects imports to total 15% of GDP by 2026. tass.com "Considering the government's policy, we believe that the main focus will be particularly on boosting domestic production and substituting products made by foreign companies," the representative of the Economic Development Ministry explained…
(2023-04-14). Russian Economy Ministry forecasts trade balance surplus this year. tass.com The current account surplus is expected to fall from $233 bln in 2022 to $86.8 bln in this year…
(2023-04-14). Dollar exchange rate expected to reach 76.5 rubles in 2023 — ministry. tass.com Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said that the ministry projects GDP growth rate at 1.2% this year…
(2023-04-14). Georgian Civil Aviation Agency denies reports about direct flights from Russia. tass.com Such reports emerged after information about a direct flight appeared on the Vnukovo airport website…
(2023-04-14). Number of foreign mercenaries, including from US, growing in Ukraine — Russian diplomat. tass.com Anatoly Antonov noted that he hates to think that American mercenaries, along with the Nazis, take part in the killing of imprisoned Russian soldiers, in the execution of civilians, in the shelling of residential houses, and in other crimes…
(2023-04-14). CIS trade grows despite threats to partners from US and EU — Lavrov. tass.com It was stated that the present projects and plans, including those for the CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting on June 8, "suggest a focus on promising developments of modern technologies, primarily in areas that are critical for each state"
(2023-04-14). Russian envoy points to lack of Western media reaction to murders of Russian reporters. tass.com The diplomat made these remarks on Friday commenting on a letter sent to him by representatives from Germany's leading media outlets with an appeal to release American reporter for the Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich, who is currently under arrest in Russia for espionage…
(2023-04-14). Russia hands over presidency of Arctic Council's scientific work to Norway. tass.com Scientific cooperation within the Arctic Council is carried out on the Arctic Science Ministerial platform, which was created in 2016…
(2023-04-14). Leaked documents on planned Ukrainian offensive are not strategic — founder of Wagner PMC. tass.com According to YevgenyPrigozhin, much of the information contained in the documents was available in the public domain…
(2023-04-14). Finns to be informed about results of powder found in envelopes — Russian diplomat. tass.com According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the envelopes were addressed to the embassy's military attache and his aides…
(2023-04-14). Metallica's first new album since 2016 out today. tass.com The album contains 12 tracks with a total length of more than 77 minutes…
(2023-04-14). Xiaomi voices protest to Ukraine over being included in 'sponsors of the war' list. tass.com According to the Chinese company, they "fully embrace world peace" and "don't support war"
(2023-04-14). Russian ambassador says he plans to visit three Russian citizens in US prisons. tass.com Russia holds the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in April…
(2023-04-14). World bobsleigh and skeleton body to rule soon on Russian athletes in global competitions. tass.com "The IBSF supports the call from the International Olympic Committee for peace," the statement reads…
(2023-04-14). China sees relations with Brazil as diplomatic priority — Xi. tass.com The Chinese president also noted that Brazil and China are the largest developing economies and emerging markets…
(2023-04-14). Breaking ties with CIS to worsen already difficult economic situation in Moldova — Dodon. tass.com According to former Moldovan president, next in line is joining the West's anti-Russia sanctions…
(2023-04-14). Belarus long ago in NATO's crosshairs, deploying nuclear arms not game-changer — top brass. tass.com The top military official explained that the "superfluous drawing of attention to the subject of war [and] nuclear arms is an attempt to exacerbate the situation"
(2023-04-14). Here's what we know about suspect arrested in connection with Pentagon data leak. tass.com TASS has put together the latest updates on the Pentagon data leaks…
(2023-04-14). Belarus agrees to send Sapega to Russia to serve out her sentence. tass.com "No reason has been established by the Belarusian side to prevent the transfer of the convict to the country of her citizenship," the spokesman said…
(2023-04-14). Riots flare up in France as Constitutional Council approves pension reform. tass.com In Rennes, aggressive demonstrators attacked a police station and set its front door on fire…
(2023-04-14). Can You Fight for Climate Justice Without Being Antiwar? dissidentvoice.org Can organizations sincerely say they are leading the climate justice fight without also being unapologetically antiwar? Short answer — no. Here's why. We cannot end climate change without ending war. The United States military is the planet's largest single emitter of greenhouse gasses and consumer of oil. The US military and its weapons, consistently deployed …
(2023-04-14). Consejo de Seguridad recibe informe sobre Acuerdo de Paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El documento señala la preocupación por la escalada violenta en regiones de la nación sudamericana como el Cauca, Arauca, Chocó, Nariño y Valle del Cauca.
(2023-04-14). Migrantes se lanzan al río Bravo para llegar a EE.UU. telesurtv.net Niños y adultos se arrojan a las aguas apoyados en inflables, sogas y botellas de plástico.
(2023-04-14). Presidente dominicano llama a EE.UU. a intervenir en Haití. telesurtv.net Según el gobernante, Luis Abinader, sería la primera ayuda directa que necesita el país fronterizo, para luego reorganizar su sociedad.
(2023-04-14). Siria y Arabia Saudí reanudan trámites consulares. telesurtv.net Los cancilleres de ambos países aseguraron crear las condiciones para el regreso de los refugiados y desplazados sirios a sus áreas.
(2023-04-14). Líder iraní respalda causa palestina en Día Mundial de Al-Quds. telesurtv.net Presidente Raisi muestra preocupación por recientes acontecimientos en Jerusalén y Palestina debido a la violencia israelí. Insta a crear un frente unido contra agresiones de Tel Aviv.
(2023-04-14). Asamblea salvadoreña aprueba nueva prórroga del estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Del total de 84 parlamentarios, 67 dieron su voto a favor, lo que supone la decimotercera extensión de la misma.
(2023-04-14). Presidente venezolano llama al pueblo a un nuevo 13 de abril contra la corrupción. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo venezolano aseguró que habrá justicia y mano dura contra "todas las mafias de la corruptela".
(2023-04-14). Fiscalía Electoral de Brasil propone inhabilitar a Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Comunica a la Corte Electoral que hay indicios de que el exmandatario cometió abuso de poder y ha de ser considerado inelegible por ocho años.
(2023-04-14). Trabajadores franceses se movilizan contra reforma jubilatoria. telesurtv.net Se prevé que este viernes el Consejo Constitucional emita su dictamen sobre la normativa. Sindicatos avisan de futuras movilizaciones.
(2023-04-14). López Obrador reprueba que Vicente Fox comercialice marihuana. telesurtv.net Rechaza que Vicente Fox, que ocupó la presidencia del país entre 2000 y 2006, decida dedicarse a un negocio de esta naturaleza.
(2023-04-14). Venezuela conmemora victoria sobre el golpismo en abril de 2002. telesurtv.net Habrá movilizaciones en Caracas y todos los estados para conmemorar los hechos del 11, 12 y 13 de abril de aquel año, cuando el pueblo derrotó a la derecha.
(2023-04-14). Brasileña Dilma Rousseff asume presidencia del Banco BRICS. telesurtv.net "Yo sueño que el BRICS pueda crear una herramienta de desarrollo (…) que preste dinero con la perspectiva de ayudar y no de asfixiar a los países", dijo Lula da Silva.
(2023-04-14). Presidente de China recibe a Lula da Silva. telesurtv.net La recepción tuvo lugar en el Gran Salón del Pueblo en la capital china, luego de lo cual ambos jefes de Estado junto a sus comitivas comenzaron un encuentro ampliado.
(2023-04-14). Reportan 105 casos de malaria en región Huetar Caribe, Costa Rica. telesurtv.net El Ministerio aclaró que la mayoría de las personas detectadas con la enfermedad fueron registradas en las semanas epidemiológicas 13, 14 y 15.
(2023-04-14). Continúan en alerta ocho provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias bajo alerta amarilla son Santiago, Monseñor Nouel y La Vega, según el COE.
(2023-04-14). 13 de abril de 2002: Así fue la gesta histórica del pueblo revolucionario. telesurtv.net Hace 21 años el pueblo bolivariano salió a las calles en defensa del presidente Hugo Chávez, en una gesta popular que marcaría para siempre el devenir histórico de la Revolución Bolivariana.
(2023-04-14). Gobierno argentino celebra la entrega de 100.000 viviendas. telesurtv.net Fernández resaltó la creación de nuevos puestos de trabajo debido a la implementación de programas de este tipo.
(2023-04-14). Gobierno Sirio rechaza ataques contra mezquita de Al Aqsa. telesurtv.net Además, afirmó que los ataques de los israelíes, que intentan practicar los rituales de la llamada pascua judía, se realizan con plena protección de Estado de Israel.
(2023-04-14). Fuerzas israelíes arrestan a 12 palestinos. telesurtv.net Las detenciones ocurren pocos días después de los enfrentamientos en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa, en Jerusalén.
(2023-04-14). Galeano: periodismo y sentimiento a la orden de los nadies. telesurtv.net Eduardo Galeano, desde muy joven, dedicó sus letras a los que para él son los olvidados y expuso ante la humanidad diversas realidades en el contexto social para su reflexión y crítica.
(2023-04-14). Presidente boliviano inaugura sistema de riego presurizado en Tarija. telesurtv.net El mandatario argumentó que con estas obras se busca mejorar la producción y productividad agropecuaria.
(2023-04-14). Incendios dejan más de 3.000 hectáreas afectadas en Guatemala. telesurtv.net El consumo de las más de 3.000 hectáreas derivó de 496 siniestros registrados en el territorio nacional.
(2023-04-14). Panamá reporta el primer fallecimiento por mpox. telesurtv.net La autoridad sanitaria indicó que se trata de un paciente de sexo masculino, de 35 años de edad, cuyo cuadro clínico se complicó.
(2023-04-14). Cuba y EE.UU. dialogan en Washington sobre temas migratorios. telesurtv.net La delegación cubana reafirmó su disposición a cumplir y respetar los compromisos migratorios establecidos.
(2023-04-14). Reportan 1.457 líderes asesinados desde 2016 en Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz señaló que, en el transcurso del presente año, 48 líderes sociales han sido asesinados.
(2023-04-14). Estudiantes chilenos protestan contra nueva ley de seguridad. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes ocuparon por un breve espacio de tiempo la principal arteria de la ciudad donde fueron reprimidos.
(2023-04-14). Gobierno boliviano ratifica voluntad de diálogo con magisterio. telesurtv.net En el encuentro con la dirigencia del magisterio rural se pudo avanzar en tres de los cinco puntos del pliego petitorio.
(2023-04-14). Protestan contra posible proscripción de Cristina Fernández. telesurtv.net La manifestación se llevará a cabo desde las 16: 00 (hora local) en la Plaza Lavalle frente al Palacio de Justicia.
(2023-04-14). Bolivia: Arce Delivers Pressurized Irrigation System in Tarija. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Bolivia's President Luis Arce inaugurated a modern pressurized irrigation system in the municipality of Entre Rios, in the department of Tarija. | RELATED: | "Since the first day of our administration, we have been committed to increasing the productivity of our brothers and sisters who work the land. One of the elements that will make it possible to do so is water for irrigation," he said. | "To achieve that goal, we are here delivering a pressuri…
(2023-04-14). Chile Celebrates 40-hour Law Enactment. telesurenglish.net This Friday, the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, enacted the law that gradually reduces the working day from 45 to 40 hours per week. | RELATED: | At a press conference, the President described the enactment of the 40-hour law as "a historic day" highlighting the key importance of the "step on the road to greater well-being and a better quality of life" for Chilean workers and their families. | The long-awaited legislation was…
(2023-04-14). China-Brazil Relations Key to World Stability and Peace: Xi. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who told him that relations between the two countries "will play a key role for world stability and peace." | RELATED: | China and Brazil "are two large developing countries and two important emerging markets. Our relations are stable and constantly developing," Xi said at the start of the meeting with Lula at the Great Hall of the Peop…
(2023-04-14). Dialogue On BRICS Development Strategy Supported By Sherpas And Diplomats Of The Five Countries. telesurenglish.net
(2023-04-14). Ecuador Willing to Send Arms to Ukraine, US Leaks Reveal. telesurenglish.net The U.S. Intelligence documents leaked by computer technician Jack Teixeira last week unleash new scandals as they uncover maneuvers by Washington to fuel the war in Ukraine. | RELATED: | The New York Times (NYT) published an article stating that the Ecuadorean government led by right-wing President Guillermo Lasso took into consideration the requests for military support that the United States made to its Latin American allies. | Earl…
(2023-04-14). European Union Cannot Blindly Follow Washington: EC President. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, European Council President Charles Michel said that European leaders are becoming increasingly supportive of French President Emmanuel Macron's push for "strategic autonomy" away from the United States. | RELATED: | More and more European Union leaders have echoed Macron's comments that Europe should resist pressure to become "America's followers," Michel told the U.S.-based POLITICO news service. | "On the issue of the relationship with the Unite…
(2023-04-14). France: Constitutional Council Ratifies Most of Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Constitutional Council validated the most controversial aspect of President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform bill, namely, the raising of the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 years. | RELATED: | The Council, however, invalidated six articles of the law, especially two relating to the promotion of the recruitment of workers over 55 years of age in large companies, because it considered that th…
(2023-04-14). Hundreds Released Yemen Prisoner Swap After Houthi-Saudi Talks. telesurenglish.net Following negotiations between the Houthi rebels and Saudi officials, a significant number of individuals were released from detention in Yemen through a prisoner exchange program. This exchange involved hundreds of individuals who were previously held in captivity. | Related: | The Yemeni conflict has resulted in an agreement being reached between the warring factions for the release of approximately 900 detainee…
(2023-04-14). Iran Urges Probes Into Reports of US-funded Bio Labs. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Iran called for "impartial international probes" into reports of the U.S.-funded military biological laboratories in Ukraine and other parts of the world. | RELATED: | Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani issued the call in a post on his Twitter page, in response to a report released on Wednesday by a Russian parliamentary commission investigating Washington's military-related biological activities in Ukraine…
(2023-04-14). Kenya Probes Death of Students From Mysterious Illness. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Kenya's Health Ministry said that it has commenced a probe into the deaths of three students and one senior teacher in two secondary schools in the western parts of the country. | RELATED: | Patrick Amoth, the acting director of health in the Health Ministry, said that the two secondary schools affected by the disease outbreak have since been closed as investigations continue. | "As of Friday, 627 patients have been taken ill while 19 student…
(2023-04-14). Leaker of US Intel Docs Charged Under Espionage Act. telesurenglish.net The U.S. air national guardsman suspected of leaking a trove of classified intelligence documents pertaining to national defense received two charges on Friday under the Espionage Act for allegedly posting the sensitive material online. | RELATED: | During his first appearance at the Boston-based Court for the District of Massachusetts, Jack Teixeira was informed of the two charges he faced: unauthorized retention and transmis…
(2023-04-14). Mass Mobilizations In Tehran On World Al-Quds Day. telesurenglish.net Mass mobilizations took place this Friday in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and millions of people took to the streets to mark World Al-Quds Day in rejection of Israeli aggression. | RELATED: | Massive mobilizations in defense of Palestine and against Tel Aviv's violence have been registered in the capital, but also in other cities of the Islamic republic, including Qom where a million people participated. | People marched carrying ban…
(2023-04-14). Mexico, US To Work Together To Fight Arms & Drugs Traffickying. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Mexican and U.S. authorities agreed to work together to fight drugs and arms trafficking in a meeting on security held in Washington D.C. | RELATED: | "We have to reduce the flow of narcotics between Mexico and the United States. This traffic, which drug dealers carry out by air and sea, has considerably increased fentanyl consumption in the United States," Mexican Foreign Affairs Minister Marcelo Ebrad expl…
(2023-04-14). President Nicolas Maduro Reaches 10 Years Leading Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Venezuelans celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first electoral victory of President Nicolas Maduro, whose administration has successfully faced the U.S. santions since 2013. | RELATED: | During his life as a bus driver, Maduro stood out as a union leader before being elected national lawmaker in 2000. During the presidency of Hugo Chavez (1999-2013), he also served as President of the National Ass…
(2023-04-14). Presidents Xi and Lula Map Out Future China-Brazil Ties. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. | REALTED: | Xi said China will work with Brazil to create a new future for their relations in the new era, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and play an important and positive role for peace, stability and prosperity in their…
(2023-04-14). Record Alert: +100 000 Refugees On Panama-Colombia Border. telesurenglish.net The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Friday that over 100 000 refugees and migrants have traversed the Darien jungle within the initial three months of this year. | Related: | The concern was expressed in a collaborative declaration documented in the capital of Panama, wherein it was indicated that, in accordance with statistical data provided by the Panamanian au…
(2023-04-14). U.S. San Francisco – Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. telesurenglish.net The city of San Francisco has publicized a comprehensive and deliberated strategic scheme to tackle and combat the multifarious problem of homelessness within its borders. | Related: | On Friday, U.S. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a strategic plan that encapsulates the foremost concerns and objectives in facilitating the transition of individuals out of homelessness throughout the city. | San Francisco's strategic plan,…
(2023-04-14). Venezuela Invites Russia To The 2023 ALBA Games. telesurenglish.net From April 21 to 29, Venezuela will host the fifth edition of the Sports Games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), an international event that will feature Russian athletes as special guests. | RELATED: | "Russia is a sports power. Its athletes will bring good results to our games," Venezuelan Vice Minister for Youth and Sports Pablo Yustiz stressed, recalling that Venezuela invited Russia…
(2023-04-14). Most Palestinians in East Jerusalem are sitting out Israeli Protests — but they are still Concerned about Plan to weaken Courts. juancole.com 
By Derek Lief, University of Michigan | — (The Conversation) — Israeli protesters have been demonstrating against the Netanyahu government's controversial efforts to radically overhaul the judicial system for nearly three months. And while the protests regularly bring out more than 100,000 people to the streets across Israel, few Arab faces have appeared among the …
(2023-04-14). UK Government confirms 180k people died within 60 days of Covid-19 Vaccination by March 2022. expose-news.com According to the Office for National Statistics, a total of 69,466 people died within 28 days of Covid-19 vaccination, and a further 109,408 people died within 60 days of vaccination in England …
(2023-04-14). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: Who Really Profits in a US/China Trade War? levernews.com On this week's Lever Time Premium, our weekly bonus podcast segment for supporting subscribers: The Biden Administration's pledge to "reshore" manufacturing and industrial production back into the U.S. has seemingly scrambled three decades of neoliberal economic orthodoxy around global trade.
(2023-04-14). Rise of the new world order: Belarusian president honoured in Beijing, Tehran. thecommunists.org Regular Proletarian readers will be familiar by now with the growing trend amongst countries oppressed by imperialism to seek greater cooperation amongst themselves, and in particular with the People's Republic of China. In 2021, Sandinista Nicaragua re-established diplomatic relations with Beijing for the first time in over 30 years, abandoning the pro-Taiwan policy of the …
(2023-04-14). After 27 Years of Rights Activism, Moscow's Sakharov Center Prepares to Close its Doors. themoscowtimes.com The center's final exhibition at its headquarters on the banks of the Yauza River was devoted to life of Soviet dissident Yelena Bonner.
(2023-04-14). 'As Quietly as Possible': Premium on Secrecy as Russia Rams Through Military Draft Rules Bill. themoscowtimes.com One source told The Moscow Times that there was such a rush to pass the legislation that procedural rules were broken.
(2023-04-14). Finland Unveils First Section of Russian Border Fence. themoscowtimes.com
(2023-04-14). Past Financial Declarations Made by Russian Officials Begin to Vanish. themoscowtimes.com Transparency International Russia said the deletion of previously submitted disclosures violated anti-corruption laws.
(2023-04-14). Radio Enthusiast Who Called for Putin's Overthrow Given 6 Years in Jail. themoscowtimes.com Kirill Akimov, 52, was arrested in June on suspicion of calling for violence during two broadcasts on his amateur radio station.
(2023-04-14). Russia Moves to Outlaw Compliance With International Criminal Court. themoscowtimes.com The ICC issued a shock arrest warrant for Putin and his children's rights commissioner in March.
(2023-04-14). Russian Oil Exports Hit Near 3-Year High in March Despite Revenue Drop. themoscowtimes.com Russian oil exports jumped to their highest level in almost three years in March, according to the International Energy Agency.
(2023-04-14). Russian Pacific Fleet Put on High Alert in Snap Drills. themoscowtimes.com Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced surprise combat drills by the Pacific Fleet on Friday.
(2023-04-14). Russian Soldier Jailed for 10 Years for Shooting Comrade While Drunk. themoscowtimes.com Alexei Usenko was accused of fatally wounding a Russian National Guardsman last year in a traffic stop.
(2023-04-14). Russia's Largest Trade Union Calls Off Labor Day Demonstrations. themoscowtimes.com The Federation of Independent Trade Unions based its decision on heightened terrorist threats.
(2023-04-14). Timetable Glitch Forces Vnukovo Airport to Deny Return of Direct Flights to Georgia. themoscowtimes.com Russia banned direct flights to Georgia in 2019 following protests in Tbilisi against a Russian MP's plan to address parliament.
(2023-04-14). Verified Russian Military Deaths in Ukraine Now Exceed 20,000. themoscowtimes.com The number of Russian troops independently confirmed to have died in Ukraine has reached 20,451, with 1,820 killed in the past two weeks alone.
(2023-04-14). Woman Fined for 'Discrediting' Army After Row in Moscow Coffee Shop. themoscowtimes.com A Moscow resident was fined for "discrediting" the Russian army after she defended Ukrainians in a public argument.
(2023-04-14). The Commodification of the Commons Is Killing Us All. commondreams.org
(2023-04-14). US Military: Losing Wars is making Recruitment Harder. juancole.com 
By Nan Levinson ( Tomdispatch.com ) — After more than 20 years of losing wars, recruiting for the U.S. Army is now officially a mess. Last year, that service fell short of its goal by 15,000 recruits, or a quarter of its target. Despite reports of better numbers in the first months of this year, Army …
(2023-04-14). 'Deadliest barn fire' in Texas history kills 18,000 cattle. trtworld.com Explosion and fire rips through Southfork Dairy Farms near Dimmitt town in Texas Panhandle, killing thousands of farm animals, officials say. | 'Deadliest barn fire' in Texas history kills 18,000 cattle…
(2023-04-14). Mexico, US agree to destroy fentanyl supply chain and new drug cartels. trtworld.com Both sides pledge to fight fentanyl trafficking and new generation drug cartels, Sinaloa and Jalisco, while Mexico seeks end to flow of weapons from US. | Mexico, US agree to destroy fentanyl supply chain and new drug cartels…
(2023-04-14). Trump testifies for seven hours in New York fraud lawsuit. trtworld.com Ex-President Donald Trump answers questions during his second deposition in a legal battle with New York's attorney general over his company's business practices. | Trump testifies for seven hours in New York fraud lawsuit…
(2023-04-14). Cyclone Ilsa lashes Australia with 'record-breaking' wind speeds. trtworld.com Tropical cyclone smashes northwest coast as category 5 storm, setting new wind speed records, but spares populated regions including world's largest iron ore export hub, authorities say. | Cyclone Ilsa lashes Australia with 'record-breaking' wind speeds…
(2023-04-14). Live blog: Ukraine reports unrelenting Russian attacks on besieged Bakhmut. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 415th day. | Live blog: Ukraine reports unrelenting Russian attacks on besieged Bakhmut…
(2023-04-14). Human-induced global heating spurs frequency of flash droughts. trtworld.com "Both flash and slow droughts are increasing," says lead author of new study for which researchers analysed a combination of satellite data and ground moisture readings from a period of over 60 years. | Human-induced global heating spurs frequency of flash droughts…
(2023-04-14). From which countries can the Turkish diaspora vote in the May 14 elections? trtworld.com Balloting in foreign representative offices and Turkish consulates will be held from April 27-May 9, between 9 am and 9 pm local time. | From which countries can the Turkish diaspora vote in the May 14 elections?
(2023-04-14). Russia's Gasoline Exports Jump as African Buyers Replace Europe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). End overseas trade settlement in dollar, use your own currency: Brazil President Lula to BRICS nations. firstpost.com
(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 …
(2023-04-14). "New era dawning" with Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement. uwidata.com By I≈üƒ±kgàºn Akfƒ±rat Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. As the world once again focuses on Israel's aggression against Palestine, some worry about further escalation of the conflict. Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is at the center of the recent developments in Palestine. Hamas Political Bureau Member Dr. Mahir …
(2023-04-14). Saturday 4/15: Half Moon Bay: #AbortionRights Rally – We Won't Go Back! indybay.org Intersection of Hwy 92 and Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA…
(2023-04-14). From Georgia to Indiana, inmates left by jailers to die in deplorable, inhumane conditions. wsws.org In Jackson County, Indiana, Joshua McLemore, a 29-year-old man who suffered from schizophrenia, died after 20 days in solitary confinement. In Fulton County, Georgia, horrifying photos show deceased 35-year-old Shawn Thompson, who also suffered from mental illness, covered in sores and bedbugs after being abandoned in a filthy jail cell for months.
(2023-04-14). Breakup of Germany's remaining large department store chain Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof decided. wsws.org The union to which many of the store workers belong, Verdi, does not represent their interests but those of the owners and shareholders. To defend their jobs and rights, and retain these well-loved stores, department store workers must establish independent rank-and-file committees.
(2023-04-14). Press response to Biden's Ireland visit underscores sharp tensions in UK government. wsws.org If the UK's demand is "we deserve more from you", American imperialism's rejoinder is "we expect nothing less from you… and more, when it comes to Ireland."
(2023-04-14). Stellantis expands layoffs to Warren Truck as contract battle approaches. wsws.org The layoffs at the suburban Detroit plant come two weeks after the announcement that 408 jobs were being cut at the nearby Sterling Heights Assembly Plant.
(2023-04-14). US Supreme Court clears way for execution of Florida inmate sentenced to death by nonunanimous jury. wsws.org Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for legislation that will once again allow a nonunanimous jury vote to send a person to the death chamber.
(2023-04-14). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Private hospital nurses in Kerala strike for pay increase; Rural health workers walk out indefinitely in Madhya Pradesh; Australia: Garbage collection workers strike in Sydney and Canberra over pay and conditions; New Zealand kindergarten teachers to vote on below-inflation pay offer…
(2023-04-14). First lawsuit filed against Pennsylvania chocolate factory owner, vigil for 7 workers killed in explosion. wsws.org Family members of a 55-year-old mother of 3 named Judy, who died in the chocolate factory explosion, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against R.M. Palmer and utility UGI.
(2023-04-14). Two months after earthquake disaster, Turkish government keeps ignoring public safety. wsws.org The procedures for debris removal and the construction work implemented in the earthquake-hit region show that the deadly "profit before lives" policy is continuing.
(2023-04-14). UK nurses vote to strike again on last day of Junior Doctors' four-day action. wsws.org The Royal College or Nursing leadership under General Secretary Pat Cullen did everything possible to foist a rotten sell-out pay deal on nurses, with a campaign of bullying, censoring and an attempt to criminalise opposition of its members.
(2023-04-14). Over 1.5 million people march in 12th protest against Macron's pension cuts in France. wsws.org The working class has to bring down Macron by a general strike, which requires building a movement of the rank-and-file independent of the bureaucracy.
(2023-04-14). Australian state government internal report details spread of COVID infections in schools. wsws.org The previously suppressed documents show that the Victorian Labor government knowingly presided over the mass infection of children, with a potentially-deadly illness.
(2023-04-14). Frame-up case against Alton Estate workers in Sri Lanka enters third year. wsws.org The frame-up of Alton Estate workers is a vicious attack on the democratic rights of all Sri Lankan workers and must be defeated.
(2023-04-14). Chemical workers strike in Hopewell, Virginia. wsws.org Over 340 workers walked off the job at AdvanSix in Hopewell, VA demanding higher wages.
(2023-04-14). Workers at Tyson poultry plant in Arkansas strike against plant's closure. wsws.org Another poultry plant in Glen Allen, Virginia, has also been slated for closure as part of the company's restructuring operations, in response to a record drop in profits over the past six months.
(2023-04-14). Multi-state university strike wave in the US continues. wsws.org One of the critical challenges in the US academic strikes is that the militant mood and courage of the striking academic workers runs counter to the maneuvers of their union bureaucracies and the Democratic Party, which are seeking to limit and isolate each strike.
(2023-04-14). US operations in the Philippines threaten war with China. wsws.org The military operations, which will last for 18 days, make clear that Washington is preparing to go to war with China in the near future.
(2023-04-14). New York Times helps arrest source of documents showing US lies. wsws.org On Thursday, the New York Times publicly exposed the identity of the individual who allegedly shared classified documents that exposed lies by the Biden administration and media about US involvement in Ukraine.
(2023-04-14). Oppose massive fines against Western Australian nurses! wsws.org The WA Industrial Relations Commission and the Labor government are sending a clear message to nurses, midwives and the entire working class: No opposition to the slashing of real wages, working conditions and social services will be tolerated.
(2023-04-14). Poland receives Zelensky and prepares direct intervention in Ukraine war. wsws.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Warsaw last week underscored one thing: Poland has long played a key role in NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine and is now preparing to intervene directly in the conflict.
(2023-04-14). Appeals court sides with lower court attack on abortion pills, but delays its effects. wsws.org The ruling is now being appealed to the full circuit court or directly to the Supreme Court.
(2023-04-14). Outrage After Black Man Given 70-Year Prison Sentence For Misdemeanor Crime Of Spitting At Texas Cops. newsone.com 
(2023-04-14). Georgia NAACP Branches Call On GBI To Investigate Racist Coach Mark Taylor For Making Teroristic Threats. newsone.com 
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(2023-04-14). LGBTQ and Immigrant Rights Groups Issue Travel Advisories for Florida. truthout.org LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Florida issued an unprecedented travel advisory on April 12, warning LGBTQ people of the risks that traveling or relocating to Florida could pose to their health, safety and freedom. "The advisory comes after passage of laws that are hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, restrict access to reproductive health care, repeal gun safety laws and allow untrained… |
(2023-04-14). 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Tuban, Indonesia. tribune.com.pk 
(2023-04-14). Iran's repressive hijab rules represent discrimination toward women: UN. tribune.com.pk 
UN experts warned on Friday that the repressive implementation of Iran's hijab rules, as outlined by the state authorities, will result in further restrictions on girls and women. | "It is deeply worrying that after months of nationwide protests, including against restrictive hijab laws, and following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police, Iranian women are increasingly facing harsh and coercive measures by State authorities," they said. | The experts stressed Iran's mandatory veiling laws allow security and administrative authorities to arbitrarily detain and arrest women…
(2023-04-14). US arrests 21-year-old National Guardsman for online intelligence leaks. tribune.com.pk 
The FBI on Thursday arrested Jack Douglas Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the U.S. Air National Guard, over the leaks online of classified documents that embarrassed Washington with allies around the world. | Federal agents in an armored car and military gear swooped in on Teixeira, dressed in gym shorts, a T-shirt and trainers, at his home in Dighton, Massachusetts, a mostly wooded town of 8,000 about 50 miles (80 km) south of Boston. | The arrest comes a week after the leaks first became widely known, setting Washington on edge about the damage they may have caused. The episode embarrassed the U.S. by reve…
(2023-04-14). North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel ICBM, warns of 'extreme' horror. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea announced on Friday it had tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), a development set to "radically promote" its forces, which experts said would facilitate missile launches with little warning. | Leader Kim Jong Un guided Thursday's test, and warned it would make enemies "experience a clearer security crisis, and constantly strike extreme uneasiness and horror into them by taking fatal and offensive counter-actions until they abandon their senseless thinking and reckless acts", North Korean state media said. | Analysts said it was the North's first use of solid propellant…
(2023-04-14). Christian man in Gaza brings dates and water to Muslims stuck in Ramadan rush hour. tribune.com.pk 
In the hour before sunset during Ramadan, Gaza's roads become choked with cars as people dash home in time to break their fast with their families. | Frustrated drivers beep their horns or try to cut through the gridlock, and there are more accidents than usual as a whole day without food or water dulls concentration and shortens tempers. | For those unlucky enough to miss breaking the fast altogether as they stand in solid traffic, Ehab Ayyad is a welcome sight. | The Christian man from Gaza offers dates and water to Muslims held up in traffic or late home to break their fast, in keeping with the Prophet's tr…
