(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). [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). [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). [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). How the BBC Lost Its Way on COVID. globalresearch.ca
(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). EE.UU. vs. México: los republicanos se unen detrás de la guerra más estúpida posible. globalizacion.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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-15). 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…
(2023-04-15). 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.
(2023-04-15). 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.
(2023-04-15). [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). [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). [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). [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). Por qué los medios no quieren saber la verdad sobre las explosiones de Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca
(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). [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). 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). [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). 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). Gateway to Nowhere. The One World Order Privatization of Amazonia. Greed for Power and Money. globalresearch.ca
(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). Mass Murder: Our Wounded Humanity. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-15). Policing the Elite's Technocracy: How Do We Resist This Effectively? globalresearch.ca
(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). "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). 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). 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). 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). 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). [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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). [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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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"
(2023-04-14). Turkey's Route to Stability and Independence Under Erdogan. journal-neo.org 
(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). 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). US Ignorance: The Geopolitics of India-China Relations and Delhi's "Balancing Act" in the New Cold War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Saturday 4/15: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Deir Yassin Village and Massacre" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(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). 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). No Country for Kids: In Nigeria parents pulls children out of schools as abduction becomes industry. firstpost.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). Republicans Rally Behind the Stupidest Possible War. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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.
(2023-04-14). (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?
(2023-04-14). 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 '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.
(2023-04-14). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). The Cobalt-Lithium Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster. Hazardous Materials, A Litany of Anomalies. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). Emergency Protest: Hands Off the Abortion Pill Now! indybay.org Activists in San Francisco took to the streets on April 10.
(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). 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:…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). The Unmasking of the "Pentagon Leak" that Won't Go Away. globalresearch.ca
(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). Why the Media Don't Want to Know the Truth About the Nord Stream Blasts. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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…
(2023-04-14). Disgrace of the "Democratic Left": Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Does not Want to "Offend the Neocons" globalresearch.ca
(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). 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.
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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….
(2023-04-14). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). Saturday 4/15: Oakland Mife Rally. indybay.org Oakland, CA – Precise location TBA…
(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). To Fight Inequality, Tax the Patriarchy and Invest in Care. inequality.org To Fight Inequality, Tax the Patriarchy and Invest in Care If billionaires pay a fairer share of taxes, there would be more than enough revenue to invest in child care, paid leave, and home care. While millions of households across the United States are scrambling to file — or extend — their taxes by the …
(2023-04-14). nuestrAmérica: Asambleas contra las rutas del saqueo. indybay.org
(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). Pentagon Leaks: How the FBI tracked down and arrested Jack Teixeira, 21-year-old suspect in US intel leak. firstpost.com 
(2023-04-14). 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.
(2023-04-14). The Privatization of War: U.S. Defense Contractors Plan Trip to Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). Emergency Rally: Hands Off Abortion Pill. indybay.org video by Lis Cox less than 1 min mp4…
(2023-04-14). Trading with the Enemy. Seymour Hersh. globalresearch.ca
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Russia's Gasoline Exports Jump as African Buyers Replace Europe. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-14). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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. unitedworldint.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. unitedworldint.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). Protesting Anti-drag Anti-trans Legislation in Style. indybay.org Drag Up! Fight Back! March and Rally of April 8 in San Francisco…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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…
(2023-04-14). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2023-04-13). NATO identifies next members in month-long combat exercise in Germany. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaApril 13, 2023 U.S. Army Europe and Africa to hold Combined Resolve Exercise The U.S. Army, along with Allies and Partners, will conduct Combined Resolve 18 from April 21 to May 23, 2023, at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany. Combined Resolve is a recurring exercise designed to prepare …
(2023-04-13). Poland calls on Biden to expedite delivery of South Korean artillery shells for Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 13, 2023 Polish PM urges delivery of South Korean artillery shells to Ukraine: NYT Poland's prime minister has called for the delivery of South Korean artillery shells to Ukraine, saying that South Korea has a huge supply of artillery shells…the New York Times has reported. [H]e said he believed that only the direct …
(2023-04-13). Poland: Saakashvili awarded Prometheus prize with Bernard-Henri Lévy's benediction. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 13, 2023 Mikheil Saakashvili Awarded the Polish Prometheus Prize On the Intermarium/Prometheus projects, see: New Intermarium: Biden, NATO pledge support to NATO's nine-nation Eastern Flank UN: Georgia discusses Caucasus with Turkey, Intermarium projects with Poland On April 12, the Prometheus Prize was awarded to former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in honor of his …
(2023-04-13). Ukraine applauds Japan "accelerating our victory" in war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 13, 2023 Ukraine to receive $3.5B from Japan in 2023 — Ministry of Finance The Japanese government plans to provide Ukraine with USD 3.5 billion in direct budget support in 2023. [The] Ministry of Finance of Ukraine reported this following a meeting between Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko and Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki. …
(2023-04-13). Germany greenlights Poland sending warplanes to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleApril 13, 2023 Germany approves Polish request to send Ukraine 5 MiG jets Germany has given its permission for formerly East German MiG fighter jets to be sent on to Ukraine. The swift approval comes just hours after Berlin said that it had received the application. Poland's formal request to Germany for permission to …
(2023-04-13). Black Sea: NATO mare nostrum and expanding war zone. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 13, 2023 NATO Deputy Secretary General: the Black Sea region is important for Euro-Atlantic security In an address to the Black Sea Security Conference of the International Crimea Platform in Bucharest on Thursday (13 April 2023), Deputy Secretary General Mircea GeoanƒÉ underlined the strategic importance of the Black Sea region for Euro-Atlantic security. He …
(2023-04-13). Alibaba looks to expand cloud services in Latin America. america.cgtn.com 
E-commerce is booming across Latin America that is attracting the attention of Alibaba, one of the world's largest e-commerce companies, to share its experience in the region.
(2023-04-13). Mexican fine chocolate producers seek entry into China's market. america.cgtn.com 
A Mexican fine organic chocolate has won top prizes in some of Europe's most prestigious competitions. Now, the creators are opening new markets in the U.S. and China. Find out more.
(2023-04-13). High property taxes worsen America's housing crisis. america.cgtn.com 
See how U.S. taxes are affecting the real estate industry.
(2023-04-13). Global population: Fertility rates decline as population hits 8 billion. america.cgtn.com 
The world's population reached 8 billion people in 2022, but fertility rates are seeing a decline in most of the world, outside of sub-Saharan Africa. China recently saw its biggest population drop in more than six decades.
(2023-04-13). The Heat: IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. america.cgtn.com 
As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank hold their meetings, what can we expect for the global economy? They happen twice a year; The International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings. The spring meeting is now underway here in Washington. And the IMF …
(2023-04-13). TikTok: Chinese "Trojan Horse" Is Run by State Department Officials. mintpressnews.com 
A MintPress News investigation has found that dozens of former officials from the State Department, CIA and FBI are working in key positions at TikTok and affecting the content that over one billion users see.
(2023-04-13). Quest for Religious War: How Israel is Unifying Arabs and Muslims around Palestine. mintpressnews.com 
What is currently taking place in Palestine is not yet a religious war, but some Israeli officials and political parties are keen on turning it into one.
(2023-04-13). Protesters facing felony charges reject plea deal. fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On Wednesday, April 12, the Tampa 5 held a press conference to announce their rejection of a plea deal offered by the state attorney's office. The Tampa 5 were arrested on the campus of the University of South Florida during a protest on March 6 against Governor DeSantis' agenda to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. | The five protesters are facing criminal charges, including a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer. This week, as charges are being officially filed, the state attorney's office offered the Tampa 5 a plea deal that would drop all t…
(2023-04-13). Planned Parenthood workers rally to demand reinstatement of fired bargaining committee member. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Union members at Planned Parenthood rallied on Tuesday evening, April 11, along with community supporters. The central demands of the action were that Planned Parenthood immediately reinstate a member of the bargaining committee who they fired recently, and to stop engaging in union-busting activity. | Around 450 workers at Planned Parenthood North Central States Region (PPNCS), across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota formed a union and joined SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa last year and have since been fighting for their first contract. Recently Planned Parenthood ma…
(2023-04-13). Protest at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. fightbacknews.org Interview with Frank Chapman, executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression | Fight Back!: The Democratic Party has announced that their convention will be held in Chicago, August 19 through 22, 2024. The National Alliance was part of the March on the Democratic National Convention Coalition in Milwaukee in 2020. Will you march again at the Chicago convention? | Frank Chapman: I think it is absolutely necessary for us to march again, given what has happened from 2020 until now. The crisis in democracy at this point is deeper and broader, involving everything from the continu…
(2023-04-13). How China is Managing its BRI Partners: New Findings. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-13). Japan's Foreign Minister Visits the People's Republic of China. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-13). Saudi Arabia in keeping with the Politics of a Multipolar World. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry on the 'Helsinki Spirit'. strategic-culture.org 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 short stretches of the Polish and Lithuanian borders where they encircle Kaliningrad.
(2023-04-13). The Hilarious Goon Show of Biden's Democracy Talk Shop for Global South Leaders. strategic-culture.org The more Joe Biden continues with his erroneous, hapless foreign policy initiatives, the more America drifts farther away from the Global South. | Who said Americans don't do irony? This boot camp which Biden runs, places the U.S. as the high order and grand master of human rights who ranks the pupils in the class and gives them an apple if they worship the U.S. And who stands by America at the high table? Israel of course! | The more Joe Biden continues with his erroneous, hapless foreign policy initiatives, the more America drifts farther away from the Global South. Biden's administration will be marked in his…
(2023-04-13). Ten Men, $1 Trillion, and the Personalization of American Capitalism. strategic-culture.org By David SCHULTZ | Capitalism has always been about the accumulation and the concentration of wealth. Marx and Engels first described that phenomena in their 1848
(2023-04-13). When Humble Pie-Eating Macron Visits Xi. strategic-culture.org It is a centuries-old rule in politics that if you do not fare well politically within your own country, you should try and redirect the public gaze somehow onto the foreign policy. | Given that the German Chancellor did not wish to take him along on his trip to China with his official delegation for economic diplomacy last November, the French President Emmanuel Macron set off on a journey to China with his own respective economic delegation in the beginning of April this year. Though not exactly on his own but accompanied by a 'supervisory body' in the shape and form of the scrawny-looking President of European…
(2023-04-13). Brasil y China acuerdan intercambios sin dólar. workers.org 
China y Brasil realizan el acuerdo el 1 de abril, 2023. Entrevista de Lorena Guillen, de ABYA YALA TV, Bolivia, a Julio Gambina, presidente de la Fundación de Investigaciones Sociales y Políticas, Argentina, sobre los acuerdos entre China y Brasil para el intercambio en monedas locales, sin depender del dólar. . . . |
(2023-04-13). Efforts to Reduce Israeli Influence in Africa Continues. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-13). Dan Snyder To Sell Commanders To Group Led By Sixers Co-Owner Josh Harris For $6 Billion. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Taetsch / Getty | Dan Snyder has finally agreed to sell the Washington Commanders. Snyder has chosen the ownership group led by the Philadelphia 76ers co-owner, Josh Harris. | MORE: Additionally, the group also features Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and billionaire Mitchell Rales. Any deal must be finalized and approved by three-quarters of the league's owner group. Owners will meet in May to vote on the final approval. Harris, who previously bid fo…
(2023-04-13). Victoria: la reincorporación del legislador negro Justin Jones es una derrota para el fascismo. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—Por voto unánime, el legislador negro exiliado Justin Jones fue reelegido a la Cámara de Representantes del Estado de Tennessee por una sesión de emergencia del Consejo Metropolitano de Nashville el 10 de abril. Su regreso a la legislatura se produjo pocos días después de su expulsión por parte del organismo controlado por los republicanos …
(2023-04-13). Workers vote to unionize at LGBTQ nightclub in Chicago's gentrifying Boystown neighborhood. liberationnews.org 
Demands of the union drive included higher wages, increased health benefits, paid sick time, consistency in scheduling and a say in how the workplace is run.
(2023-04-13). Containment, encirclement, and suppression: U.S. policy and the new Cold War on China. liberationnews.org 
Through its containment strategy of military encirclement and cutting off access to tech and key markets, the U.S. seeks to obstruct China's economic development to secure the dominance of a U.S.-led world imperialist system—a dangerous and belligerent policy which will only lead us on a path to war.
(2023-04-13). Millions Live With Long COVID as Biden Declares End to National Emergency. truthout.org President Biden has declared an end to the COVID-19 national emergency, but people living with long COVIDsay the pandemic is far from over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found nearly one in five people infected with COVID-19 go on to experience symptoms of long COVID. We speak to science writer Ryan Prior about the movement to expand research and resources for those with long… |
(2023-04-13). Venezuela: Oil Exports Rise, US Rules Out New Licenses to Corporations. venezuelanalysis.com State company PDVSA is implementing new terms to sell crude and protect revenues following the recent corruption scandal.
(2023-04-13). Fact Check: MAGA States Have The Highest Rate Of Gun Violence In America. moguldom.com Gun violence has been dominating the American landscape for some time now. In fact, according to a new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly one in five adults has had a family member killed by a gun, including in homicides and suicides. And about one in six adults has witnessed an injury from a …
(2023-04-13). Republican Opps Go After Hakeem Jeffries For Defending Uncle Dr. Leonard Jeffries And Minister Farrakhan In College. moguldom.com A decades-old college opinion article by new Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is coming back to haunt him. In the article, Hakeem is defending his controversial uncle, former college professor Leonard Jeffries, who had been called out in the 1990s for being antisemitic. Republicans have pounced on Hakeem for his past comments. "Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and …
(2023-04-13). Taliban extends ban on Afghan women working to include UN's mission in the country. nationofchange.org The extended ban comes after the Taliban, who regained power in 2021, placed a ban on most NGO workers in December 2022.
(2023-04-13). Will the Taliban Revolt Against its Leadership? fpif.org Rumors about the
(2023-04-13). Latin America increasingly turning to China at Taiwan's expense. trtworld.com Paraguay's opposition candidate is pushing for closer relations with Beijing in a presidential election that could have high stakes for the autonomous island. | Latin America increasingly turning to China at Taiwan's expense…
(2023-04-13). Being Black In America And Coping With Stress. newsone.com 
Source: Prostock-Studio / Getty | The mind is a powerful thing and if you don't conquer it, it will surely conquer you. This is something I often tell myself when a wave of stressful thoughts comes crashing into my mind. | Being Black in America and coping with stress seems so trivial when you think about it. America was built on the premise of stressing out Black folks. Slavery only ended 158 years ago, then systemic racism was baked into the crust of America. Black people in America have been dealing with unseen levels of stress since the founding of this nation, so it's very easy for us to overlook it. But I'm…
(2023-04-13). Black Police Chiefs On The Rise, But Their 'Burden' Seems 'Unfair'. newsone.com 
Source: Pacific Press / Getty | The number of Black police chiefs in America has been increasing over the past few years, as inclusion seems to be a thing among officers in top leadership roles. But the issues of policing Black communities haven't shifted and in many ways gotten worse. Police brutality, excessive use of force and racial profiling haven't gone away because the country has more Black police chiefs. But the burden of fixing these problems often falls on the shoulders of the top cops and some believe it's unfair. | "Sometimes it does seem like an unfair burden that, just because (a chief) comes in wh…
(2023-04-13). Over 500 Creative Agencies Have Now Pledged Not to Work for Fossil Fuel Industry. commondreams.org
Clean Creatives, the campaign for public relations and advertising professionals who want to stop fueling the climate crisis, on Thursday announced a major milestone: 500 agencies worldwide have "committed to refusing work with fossil fuel polluters."Launched in late 2020, Clean Creatives seeks to raise awareness of the harmful greenwashing strategies used by fossil fuel companies and the advertising and PR agencies they hire.
"The advertising industry is changing, and these agencies are at the forefront of a historic shift away from polluting clients. They are showing that you can grow a powerful cr…
(2023-04-13). Climate Activists Targeted by Fossil Fuel Industry Spies at Standing Rock. commondreams.org
A private security firm that worked with law enforcement to suppress the Indigenous-led movement against the Dakota Access Pipeline targeted peaceful activist groups including the 350.org climate campaign as part of a sweeping surveillance effort, according to a
(2023-04-13). Even in 'conservative' Texas suburb, fight for LGBTQ rights is growing. liberationnews.org 
The Montoya family, who moved into the area last year, were physically assaulted and had their home vandalized after Luisa Montoya hung a Pride flag outside her home to show support for her two transgender children.
(2023-04-13). Donor-Advised Funds Now Take in a Fifth of Individual Charitable Giving. ips-dc.org 
In November of last year, the National Philanthropic Trust released their DAFs now take in a fifth of all individual giving in the US and have overtaken foundations as the favorite charities of the wealthy.: | Observe their growth in popularity since 2007: | According to the NPT report, DAF assets grew by a whopping 40% from 2020 to 2021. There is now $234 billion sitting in the coffers of DAFs, up from $167 the previous year. | And in 2021, for the f…
(2023-04-13). Stop Cop City Movement Embraces National Strategy as Permit Appeal Is Denied. truthout.org The DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday unanimously denied three plaintiffs' legal appeal of the land disturbance permit for the Atlanta Police Foundation's 85-acre, $90 million police militarization and training complex dubbed "Cop City" by a coalition of racial justice, abolitionist, Indigenous and environmental activists. If built, the compound would be one of the largest police… |
(2023-04-13). Puerto Rico Mayor Under Investigation for Campaign Financing. latinorebels.com A Puerto Rican mayor is under investigation for allegedly requesting donations from trusted employees to pay off campaign debt.
(2023-04-13). WA nurses and midwives still face huge fines, deregistration. greenleft.org.au The WA Industrial Relations Commission is still considering fining the Australian Nursing Federation WA $350,000 for taking strike action last November as part of its enterprise bargaining campaign. Chris Jenkins reports.
(2023-04-13). Justin Pearson Reinstated to Tennessee Legislature One Week After Expulsion. truthout.org Tennessee state Representative Justin Pearson (D), who was expelled after participating in a protest for gun reform on the state House floor, has been reinstated to his position after a unanimous vote by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Pearson was removed from his elected position by the Republican-controlled House after he used a bullhorn to lead demonstrators gathered in… |
(2023-04-13). Report: Trump Made $160 Million in Foreign Business Deals as President. truthout.org Former President Donald Trump made tens of millions of dollars in foreign business deals while he was in office, pointing to numerous potential conflicts of interest, a report from a nonprofit government watchdog reveals. The report, released by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) on Thursday, examines Trump's tax records and financial data, finding that the Trump… |
(2023-04-13). US Senators Demand DOJ Investigate Expulsion of 2 Black Lawmakers in Tennessee. truthout.org Several Democratic U.S. senators have formally requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) open an inquiry into Tennessee Republicans' expulsion of two Black state representatives last week. Reps. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) were expelled from their positions earlier this month after they used a bullhorn to lead protesters in chants for gun reform on the Tennessee… |
(2023-04-13). How Israel's Protests actually Assist Israeli State Propaganda. juancole.com 
by Yoav Litvin ( Counterpunch) — Benjamin Netanyahu, in collaboration with Kahanist Itamar Ben-Gvir and a cohort of other fascists, has been executing a judicial coup which guts so-called Israeli democratic institutions and threatens liberal reforms. Many Israelis are infuriated. They've always viewed Israel as either part of Europe or the United States' 51st state. …
(2023-04-13). Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: A Recession Will Hit America This Year. moguldom.com The banks are fine but the rest of us will take a hit this year as the economy is expected to go into recession in the wake of the U.S. banking crisis, according to minutes from the March meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — the branch of the Federal Reserve that determines …
(2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023. news.antiwar.com A Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment that has been leaked online says that the US expects the war in Ukraine to go into 2024 without any peace talks between the warring sides, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. "Negotiations to end the conflict are unlikely during 2023 in all considered scenarios," the DIA analysis reads. The …
(2023-04-13). Germany Approves Poland's Request to Send MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The German government has approved Poland's request to export five Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine that originally came from Berlin's stockpile. Poland and Romania have already delivered some MiG-29s to Ukraine, making them the first NATO countries to provide Kyiv with fighter jets, an escalation of military support that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned …
(2023-04-13). Ukrainian PM Appeals Directly to Lloyd Austin for Long-Range Missiles, Jets. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Denys Shmyhal directly asked Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to provide Ukraine with longer-range missiles and fighter jets during a meeting in Washington on Wednesday. "We will win this war," Shmyhal said, according to The Hill. "But to achieve it faster and with fewer casualties, Ukraine still needs intensive military support — more air …
(2023-04-13). US Arms Industry Planning First Taiwan Trip in Four Years. news.antiwar.com Around 25 US defense contractors plan to send representatives to Taiwan next month, marking the first time the arms industry will send a delegation to the island since 2019, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday. Rupert Hammond-Chambers, president of the US Taiwan Business Council, said the delegation will look to boost cooperation with Taiwan's industry and …
(2023-04-13). Can Jerome Powell Pivot on Interest Rates, Again? cepr.net When Jerome Powell took over as chair of the Federal Reserve Board in January of 2018, the Fed had already been on a path of gradually hiking interest rates. They had moved away from the Great Recession zero rate in December of 2015 and had been hiking in quarter point increments at every other meeting. …
(2023-04-13). U.S. pregnancy-related deaths skyrocket, capitalism is to blame. liberationnews.org 
While the spike in maternal mortality is being attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic simply exacerbated an already existing crisis.
(2023-04-13). Man dies in Georgia detention center — protest planned. workers.org 
Salvador Vargas, a 61-year-old Mexican man and incarcerated migrant, died April 4 at a hospital in Columbus, Georgia. He had been detained at the Stewart Detention Center, some 40 miles away in Lumpkin, Georgia. The hospital declared that the cause of death was complications from a stroke. Stewart has a . . . |
(2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive. popularresistance.org March marks the end of the 13th month of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Hostilities in Ukraine have slowed because March in Ukraine is a month when the roads are muddy and heavy equipment cannot pass over them. Military trenches are flooded with water, and travel or evacuation becomes problematic, especially in combat areas where roads are already wrecked. Both sides in the conflict are now gathering their forces, and both sides are warning about an impending large-scale counterattack by the enemy once the ground dries out sufficiently. | Ukrainian forces are being pushed into a counterattack by their…
(2023-04-13). Conflicts of Interest Allowed Opioid Crisis to Grow: FDA Makes Narcan Available Over the Counter. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-13). US Maternal Death Rates Up Sharply. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-13). Intel chief stresses key microchip role of China. ecns.cn Patrick Gelsinger, CEO of Intel Corp, underlined on Wednesday the importance of China in the company's strategy for sustainable development during his first trip to the country since he took the CEO position in 2021.
(2023-04-13). Major Italian companies to increase investments. ecns.cn Major Italian companies said since they strongly believe that China will continue to be a critical growth engine and global innovation hub, they will continue to increase investments in the country's massive market.
(2023-04-13). New energy to help meet green pledge. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to boost new energy development while ensuring energy security this year, as part of concerted efforts to meet its green commitment, said the National Energy Administration on Wednesday.
(2023-04-13). South China's Guangzhou launches new all-cargo air route to Paris. ecns.cn The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou has launched a new all-cargo air route to France's Paris, said Guangdong Airport Authority's logistics company on Thursday.
(2023-04-13). E China's Zibo barbeque brings opportunities of transformation. ecns.cn Zibo, a city in east China's Shandong Province, has recently gone viral on Chinese social media for its local specialty food, Zibo barbecue, bringing local government opportunities to seek transformation.
(2023-04-13). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday inspected the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade up 4.8 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 4.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday.
(2023-04-13). Chinese modernization has clear goals, plans, strategies: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Wednesday that Chinese modernization is based on the country's realities and conditions, and has clear goals, plans and strategies.
(2023-04-13). Uzbek president meets with Chinese FM, expecting to visit China. ecns.cn Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang here on Wednesday, saying that he is looking forward to visiting China.
(2023-04-13). Australian state sets record export amid growing trade with China. ecns.cn South Australian exports have risen to a record high on the back of a boost in trade with China.
(2023-04-13). Russia says to use Int'l Space Station until 2028. ecns.cn The Russian government has decided to extend the operation of its segment on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, said Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Wednesday.
(2023-04-13). Tracking technology helps boost camel herding in Xinjiang. ecns.cn With the help of modern technology, herders in Tumxuk, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region no longer need to worry about camel herding and penning, an activity that used to be a headache for them, Chinanews.com reported on Wednesday.
(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade returns to growth. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 4.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a decline of 0.8 percent in the first two months of the year, official data showed Thursday.
(2023-04-13). China pilots opening quasi real-time solar exploration data to public. ecns.cn China started to pilot providing quasi real-time observation data from its first solar exploration satellite to home and abroad users starting this past Wednesday.
(2023-04-13). China ranks 1st globally in number of high-altitude airports. ecns.cn China currently has 43 airports that are no less than 1,524 meters above sea level, the most in the world, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
(2023-04-13). Hainan sees foreign trade surge in past 5 yrs: official. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan has witnessed rapid foreign trade growth over the past five years, making solid strides to develop itself into a high-level free trade port (FTP).
(2023-04-13). Scientists validate "restaurant dinosaur tracks" ecns.cn Scientists have confirmed that the fossilized footprints found in a restaurant in southwest China were left by long-necked dinosaurs that lived on Earth around 100 million years ago.
(2023-04-13). China-Laos cross-border passenger trains to boost tourism. ecns.cn Two cross-border passenger trains linking Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, and the Lao capital Vientiane were launched on the China-Laos railway on Thursday morning, making them the first international passenger trains between the two countries after the COVID-19 outbreak.
(2023-04-13). Sanya issues over $5 million vouchers to attract tourists. ecns.cn South China's Sanya City will issue a total of 35 million yuan ($ 5.09 million) worth of vouchers to boost local tourism in the off season, according to the Sanya Tourism Promotion Board on Wednesday.
(2023-04-13). China, Serbia announce official launch of FTA negotiations: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The FTA between Serbia and China will create a favorable environment and provide a strong guarantee for the development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
(2023-04-13). China's 'artificial sun' achieves breakthrough, key step toward fusion reactor. ecns.cn The experimental advanced superconducting tokamak (EAST), or the Chinese "artificial sun," achieved a steady-state high confinement plasma operation for 403 seconds on Wednesday, a key step toward the development of a fusion reactor.
(2023-04-13). Two wild pandas strolling together captured by infrared camera in Sichuan. ecns.cn An infrared camera has captured two wild giant pandas strolling together through the forest at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2023-04-13). Snow leopard pictured on Qilian Mountains. ecns.cn Snow leopards are under China's highest national-level protection and are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Known as the "king of snow mountains," they are usually found at an altitude of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.
(2023-04-13). First international passenger train on China-Laos Railway launched. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway started cross-border passenger services on Thursday with the first passenger train departing from Kunming to Vientiane.
(2023-04-13). In Numbers: China-Brazil ties set to open a new chapter. ecns.cn Data reflect that China-Brazil in comprehensive and pragmatic cooperation is steadily advancing, covering areas such as manufacturing, energy, and agricultural infrastructure. There is enormous potential for cooperation between the two sides in many fields, and China-Brazil economic and trade cooperation will become diversified.
(2023-04-13). Straw dragon dance promotes Mulam ethnic tradition in Guangxi. ecns.cn Luocheng Mulam Autonomous County is the only Mulam Autonomous County in China. Straw dragon dance is performed to pray for bumper harvests and listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Guangxi in 2010.
(2023-04-13). Socialist Party of Zambia attacked by members of ruling party, Dr. Fred M'membe arrested. mronline.org 
According to the Socialist Party, their party members were attacked at a campaign meeting ahead of a by-election in the Serenje district and SP President Dr. Fred M'membe was later arrested.
(2023-04-13). The urgent need to repudiate debt. mronline.org 
It is now time to react concerning the issue of debt cancellations and repudiations.
(2023-04-13). U.S. court's abortion pill ruling: Another milestone in the assault on democratic rights. mronline.org 
The ruling issued Friday by federal District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, overturning approval of the abortion pill mifepristone by the Food and Drug Administration, is the most flagrant attack on the democratic right to abortion since the Supreme Court's decision last summer to overturn Roe v. Wade.
(2023-04-13). Brasil: la lucha de la memoria contra el olvido. globalizacion.ca La lucha política es también la lucha de la verdad contra la mentira, la lucha de la memoria contra el olvido. La disputa por la interpretación predominante en una sociedad pasa por la visión de la historia, la selección de…
(2023-04-13). This Day, That Year: Take a look at some major incidents that took place in the past. firstpost.com
(2023-04-13). Selected Articles: Strokes Are Skyrocketing in Young People. Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Showed Safety Signals for Strokes as Early as November 2021, But These Were Ignored. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-04-13). Toxic landfill fire burns for months, polluting Alabama air and water. liberationnews.org 
Ultimately the site burned for at least 4 months, causing the air quality in Moody and surrounding areas to reach what the Environmental Protection Agency deemed 'hazardous' status. Residents near the landfill had to be evacuated until the air was considered safe to breathe.
(2023-04-13). Plans to Boost Ties with Russia, India: China. infobrics.org India, Russia and China are emerging "major powers" with notable influence and Beijing was ready to boost ties with Moscow and New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said…
(2023-04-13). South Africa's Overall Trade with Its BRICS Partners Has Increased Since 2017. infobrics.org Professor Anil Sooklal, Ambassador-at-Large for Asia and BRICS during an online engagement with business during the BRICS economic indaba, said the purpose of the gathering was to solicit the support of, and galvanise, South African business behind the BRICS Programme of Work…
(2023-04-13). Berlin unable to attend NATO's demands. infobrics.org According to a recent report, Germany would be failing to fulfil NATO's military obligations.
(2023-04-13). Washington Post's disinformation on Egypt causes confusion over Pentagon document leaks. infobrics.org John Kirby says there's no suggestion Egypt is supplying Russia with 40,000 missiles.
(2023-04-13). US congressman wants Americans to die for Taiwanese semiconductors. infobrics.org Congressman Michael McCaul bluntly stated that the US would go to war over China's breakaway island province on the basis of "protecting the world's semiconductor supply".
(2023-04-13). Russia and India: Developing Soft Power. infobrics.org Russia has been utilizing soft power in India since the 1950s to develop a robust relationship with the South Asian country. Over the years, Russia has built a significant cultural, educational, and economic relationship with India, which has helped in maintaining a stable strategic partnership between the two countries…
(2023-04-13). Can the world achieve gender equality by 2030? healtheuropa.com 
We discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and gender equality with Ginette Azcona, Research and Data Policy Specialist at UN Women. 'Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.' So reads Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which form part of the UN's 2030 Agenda, adopted in 2015. Comprised of 17 goals …
(2023-04-13). Challenges and opportunities for cervical screening and HPV vaccine uptake. healtheuropa.com 
Despite being one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, many barriers to cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccine uptake exist. We discuss what these are with UK Cervical Cancer trustee, Jenny Greenfield. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally with the majority of new cases and deaths occurring …
(2023-04-13). Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel. truthout.org After two fellow Democratic lawmakers urged her to resign, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Wednesday that she has asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move to temporarily replace her on the chamber's judiciary committee, alluding to the impact her absence has had on the panel's ability to advance President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. "When I was first diagnosed with shingles… |
(2023-04-13). Right-Wing Appeals Court Judges Allow Abortion Pill Limits to Take Effect. truthout.org Two Trump appointees on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision late Wednesday allowing parts of a Texas judge's widely denounced abortion pill ruling to take effect, a move that will restrict access to mifepristone as the case proceeds. Judges Kurt Engelhardt and Andrew Oldham temporarily blocked the part of the Texas judge's ruling that would have invalidated the Food and Drug… |
(2023-04-13). 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing': Experts Sound Alarm Over 5th Circuit Abortion Pill Ruling. commondreams.org
| A three-judge panel of the conservative-dominated 5th Circuit Court didn't allow a Texas judge's sweeping attack on abortion medication stand in full, but that was cold comfort to rights advocates and legal experts who said Thursday that the ruling poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms nationwide. | In a 2-1 decision, the panel's Trump-appointed judges |
(2023-04-13). Oxfam Report Highlights Deep Harms of IMF 'Austerity Drive' in Poor Nations. commondreams.org
The International Monetary Fund insists that so-called "social spending floors" enacted as part of its loan programs for poor and middle-income countries help protect critical social services from the kinds of austerity that the powerful institution has
(2023-04-13). Women's work is not valued properly. mronline.org 
In an interview with The Hindu, Ghosh talks about gender blindness of official policies, inequalities in society, the state of women empowerment and why women face multiple disadvantages in India.
(2023-04-13). If the U.S. Can't Boss the World, It Will Spitefully Destroy It. covertactionmagazine.com Unable to accept the reality of a growing multipolar world order, U.S. elites are willing to risk nuclear war. In May 2022, Henry Kissinger gave a remarkable speech at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where he urged the Biden administration to seek a peace agreement in Ukraine that satisfies the Russians because …
(2023-04-13). Students protest universities' support for AUKUS. greenleft.org.au Students from the University of Sydney held a speak out in front of the Vice Chancellor's office at Eastern Avenue to protest Universities Australia support for the AUKUS military alliance. Jim McIlroy reports.
(2023-04-13). Report says wages gap for women expected to close in 30 years (if no reforms are made). greenleft.org.au The gender pay gap across Australia last year was 13.3% across full-time weekly earnings. As Joshua Adams reports, at the current rate, the pay gap won't change for another 30 years.
(2023-04-13). Argentina: los candidatos de la derecha en el laberinto de Macri. globalizacion.ca Al igual que en 2015, el PRO porteño vuelve a colocar a su Jefe de Gobierno como candidato presidencial. A diferencia de aquel, el actual alcalde afronta una disputa interna descarnada y además tiene grandes dificultades para imponer un candidato…
(2023-04-13). Peak Fossil Fuels? Wind, Solar advance 20% Globally, with World on Verge of CO2 Emissions Drop. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The energy analysis firm Ember reports its latest findings about global energy trends, and it is relatively optimistic. Wind and solar had provided 10% of the world's electricity in 2021, but that went up to 12% in 2022, a 20% increase. If we look at each source in its own …
(2023-04-13). Jayapal Applauds Biden for DACA Healthcare Expansion. commondreams.org
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal was among the immigrant rights advocates who praised an announcement by the Biden administration on Thursday regarding a rule change that will allow immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children to obtain health coverage under the Medicaid and Affordable Care Act programs—a move that could benefit up to 580,000 people who are recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.President Joe Biden
(2023-04-13). 'He Must Be Impeached': Clarence Thomas Made Undisclosed Property Deal With Billionaire Megadonor. commondreams.org
| New revelations about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's business dealings with Texas Republican megadonor Harlan Crow on Thursday led to intensified calls for the right-wing justice's impeachment, as ProPublica A week after the first report on Crow's funding of
(2023-04-13). Alleged Pentagon Leaker Jack "OG" Teixeira Arrested by FBI. commondreams.org
| Update (3: 00 pm): | Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guard member suspected of leaking hundreds of classified Pentagon documents to members of an online forum,
(2023-04-13). Investing in apartheid Israel: Ideology or economic interest? bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-13). World's 60 Largest Banks Have Dumped $5.5 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels Since Paris Accord. commondreams.org
| Since 2016, the year the Paris agreement took effect, the world's 60 largest private banks have provided $5.5 trillion in financing to the fossil fuel industry, contravening their pledges to put themselves and their clients on a path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as the window to avert the worst effects of the climate crisis rapidly closes. | That's according to the latest iteration of
(2023-04-13). French Pension Defenders Rally on Eve of High Court Ruling. commondreams.org
| Workers opposed to French President Emmanuel Macron's deeply unpopular plan to raise the nation's retirement age from 62 to 64 hit the streets Thursday in a final display of anger before the country's top court rules on the measure's constitutionality. | While thousands of people marched along the designated route in Paris, some protesters carrying lit flares diverged to the Constitutional Council, which is set to decide Friday whether to uphold Macron's proposed pension overhaul or rescind it partially or completely. | "They faced off with a large contingent of police deployed outside the building, w…
(2023-04-13). A review of "White Malice: The CIA and the Covert Recolonization of Africa" by Susan Williams. mronline.org 
Africa has long been looked at by outsiders as a continent that is hopelessly mired in corruption and incapable of social and economic development.
(2023-04-13). Latino Rebels Sports Special. latinorebels.com On a special episode of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent Bryan Fonseca turns the tables on host Julio Ricardo Varela as they discuss the impact of this year's World Baseball Classic, the controversy around Twitter Blue, and more.
(2023-04-13). Teach History. Democracy Requires It. commondreams.org
At 85 years of age, having been a civil rights lawyer virtually all my professional life, at times my mind wanders toward despair. How as a nation have we fallen into such a place? How have we simply watched as one of our political parties has embraced election deniers who seek to undermine our democracy and mortally weaken our public schools and public universities? How have we watched abortion rights and voting rights come under the gun of right-wing political power? How is it that members of both our major political parties voted to let Congress and a Republican president weaken banking regulations de…
(2023-04-13). EPA Proposes Major Reforms to Reduce Cancer Risk Near Industrial Facilities. truthout.org This story was originally published by ProPublica. The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a series of major reforms this past week to slash toxic air pollution at chemical plants and facilities that sterilize medical equipment, nearly 18 months after ProPublica reported how an estimated 74 million Americans were exposed to elevated cancer risk from these businesses. The first set of rules… |
(2023-04-13). Violencia y masacre racista en Perú. globalizacion.ca El año del 2023 estará marcado por las graves violaciones de derechos humanos ante las protestas realizadas por la población peruana, a partir del intento de golpe de Estado de ex presidente Pedro Castillo y su inmediata vacancia. | Es claro…
(2023-04-13). Good Friday at Livermore Lab: A call for a nuclear weapon-free future. peoplesworld.org 
LIVERMORE, Calif.—On this Good Friday, as nuclear disarmament, peace, and justice advocates gathered in person and virtually at the gates of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for their annual Interfaith Service of Worship and Witness, the theme—taken from Dr. Martin Luther King's 1967 book of the same name—was, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or …
(2023-04-13). Tennessee Lawmakers Aren't the First Progressives Expelled for Their Activism. truthout.org On March 30, three days after a man armed with two legally purchased assault weapons killed six people at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, more than 1,000 high school and college students marched to the State Capitol and demanded gun reform. They shouted, "Ban assault weapons" and "We don't want your thoughts and prayers." Three Democratic representatives — Justin Jones… |
(2023-04-13). Black unionists link expulsion of lawmakers to billionaire racists. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists linked the white right Republican majority's expulsion of two Black Tennessee state legislators to white nationalism and its billionaire backers. The two state reps have since been reinstated. CBTU's strong statement came just after the AFL-CIO also condemned the expulsion of State Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin …
(2023-04-13). Minor leaguers win pact that shuts out poverty for 5,500 players. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Starvation wages have struck out and poverty, at long last, has been shut out for baseball's 5,500 minor league players, under their first-ever collective bargaining agreement, ratified at the end of March and taking effect immediately. No wonder the players knocked ratification out of the park, passing it with 99% of the vote. For more …
(2023-04-13). How NATO states sponsored ICC prosecutor's Putin arrest warrant. thegrayzone.com ICC prosecutor general Karim Khan raised millions from NATO states by crafting an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin while freezing investigations into well-documented US and Israeli war crimes. Along the way, he won powerful friends in Washington, London, Kiev — and Hollywood. Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, stood before a podium on March 3, 2023, and issued an unusual qualifier: "Of course the prosecutor of the ICC does not, whatever affection and regard I may …
(2023-04-13). Another Ramadan, Another Brutal Israeli Raids Into Al Aqsa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-13). Palestinian resistance fuels instability within Israeli settler state. workers.org 
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 . . . |
(2023-04-13). Clarence Thomas Proves Why Supreme Court Needs Binding Code of Ethics and Term Limits. commondreams.org
The Supreme Court keeps tripping over its own robes. Last week, ProPublica revealed that a conservative megadonor has been secretly subsidizing the lifestyle of Justice Clarence Thomas. In a rare public statement, the justice claims he asked others on the Court and in the judiciary, who assured him he need not disclose such beneficence.It's not clear which is worse: if this is true, or if it isn't.Thomas said all this merely involved "personal hospitality" from a friend (albeit a billionaire who befriended Thomas only after he was appointed to the Court). That might evoke a dinner party or a weekend at a…
(2023-04-13). Israeli Spyware Firm QuaDream Linked to Hacks on Journalists and Politicians. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-13). Israel's Extremist Ben-Gvir slams ban on Squatters from Al-Aqsa until end of Ramadan. juancole.com 
( Middle East Monitor ) — Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slammed an Israeli government decision to ban non-Muslims, including illegal settlers, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound until the end of Ramadan, Army Radio reported. Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque Ben-Gvir said that the decision to prevent settlers from entering …
(2023-04-13). Koch Network Spending Big to Torpedo Big Tech Anti-Trust Reforms. commondreams.org
In the past couple of months, Americans have suffered disastrous consequences from deregulation initiated during the Trump administration: in transit, the East Palestine derailment threatening the lives and livelihoods of thousands; in banking, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that are still roiling financial markets. The good news is that despite the overall deregulatory bent of the last administration, the Biden administration has been strengthening antitrust enforcement, plus there have been bipartisan efforts, led in the House by David Cicilline (D-RI) and Ken Buck (R-CO), to st…
(2023-04-13). Biden goes from 'always have your back' to allowing trans athlete bans. liberationnews.org 
Biden's new interpretation of Title IX is being called a 'roadmap' for bigots.
(2023-04-13). Justice Thomas' Vote Is Bought and Paid for by a Right-Wing Billionaire. commondreams.org One week after ProPublica revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury vacations from Harlan Crow for over twenty years, a new report uncovered Thomas failed to disclose his sale of three properties to Crow.
Brett Edkins, Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs for Stand Up America, issued the following comment: "Justice Thomas' vote on the Supreme Court is bought and paid for by right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow. Today we learned that Crow bought a home from Thomas for $133,000, potentially above market value, and Crow acted as Thomas' mother's landlord for at least 6 years,…
(2023-04-13). Amid Clarence Thomas Scandal, New Poll Shows 70% Support Ethics Investigation Into Supreme Court Justices. commondreams.org A new poll released Thursday by Demand Justice shows overwhelming public support for Congress conducting an investigation into allegations of ethical violations by Supreme Court justices. The survey comes as a new report by ProPublica today exposed a land deal involving GOP megadonor Harlan Crow that benefitted Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thonas and his family. Thomas failed to disclose the deal as required by federal law. The poll, conducted by Hart Research Associates, shows an investigation is supported by 70% of Americans and opposed by only 19%."This shady land deal amounts to a payoff of a sitting Sup…
(2023-04-13). Appellate Court Upholds Most of Radical Decision Threatening Abortion Pill. commondreams.org Last night just before midnight, the Fifth Circuit largely refused to block an order from Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk purporting to revoke the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s approval of mifepristone—one of two drugs used in medication abortion. The Fifth Circuit's order attempts to reinstate burdensome restrictions from pre-2016, but does not revoke FDA approval of the drug entirely. If the decision stands, it would limit abortion access in every state. The ruling relies on anecdotes from anti-abortion doctors and groups instead of the FDA's judgment and hundreds of high-quality studies on safety and e…
(2023-04-13). Attacks on Abortion Pill Access Were Enabled by SCOTUS' Right-Wing Supermajority. commondreams.org Last night, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partially stayed a Trump-appointed judge's decision to ban the sale of mifepristone, but rolled back years of FDA actions to improve access to the drug. Among other restrictions, mifepristone can no longer be distributed through the mail or be used after seven weeks of pregnancy. Stand Up America's Executive Director, Christina Harvey, issued the following statement: "The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe declared open season on our reproductive freedoms. It enabled an anti-abortion extremist judge to attempt to ban the sale of mifepristone. I…
(2023-04-13). Climate Groups Urge FTC to Tackle Corporate Greenwashing with New Green Guides. commondreams.org limate and environmental groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to tackle corporate and fossil fuel greenwashing with the latest revision of the agency's "Green Guides." | The Green Guides provide guidance to companies on how to make environmental claims in their advertising and marketing. The last time the guides were updated was in 2012. In its announcement about the revision, the FTC specifically asked for public comments on carbon offsets, renewable energy, and climate change, amongst other issues. Comments are due April 24th and the guides are expected to be updated later this year. | Groups…
(2023-04-13). Florida Passes Ban on Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy. commondreams.org
(2023-04-13). Leading Climate Change Organisation 350.org Targeted by Fossil Fuel Industry Spies. commondreams.org A recently leaked
(2023-04-13). NARAL Pro-Choice America Condemns Passage of Florida's Extreme New Abortion Ban Through State Legislature. commondreams.org Today, the Florida State Legislature passed an extreme ban on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy, which is before many people even know they are pregnant (SB 300). The bill now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis, who has indicated that he intends to sign it into law. Should this ban go into effect, it would decimate access to abortion care in the Southeast, where states throughout the region are also currently enforcing extreme bans. NARAL Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju released the following statement in response: "This ban is dangerous, plain and simple. It will not only cut off abortion access for Fl…
(2023-04-13). ProsperUS Condemns House Republicans' Dangerous Debt Limit Threat. commondreams.org Claire Guzdar, spokesperson for the ProsperUS coalition, released the below statement following news of House Republicans' developing proposal on the debt limit: "The House Republican majority's latest proposal is a complete non-starter. We have already lived through the economic devastation of deep cuts like those proposed here. Sequestration led to lower economic growth, higher unemployment rates, and poor economic outcomes for workers and families.
"Enough is enough. Congress must raise the debt limit without conditions or risk economic catastrophe."
(2023-04-13). Podcast Ep 74: The battle against anti-BDS state laws. electronicintifada.net Diving into the fight to overturn US measures that prohibit taking part in boycotts of Israel.
(2023-04-13). El desafío de la OPEP+ a EEUU en un mundo en disputa. globalizacion.ca El sorpresivo anuncio, al menos para Estados Unidos, de la OPEP+, sobre nuevos recortes en la producción de petróleo, ha puesto en vilo a ´Occidente ª. La decisión expresa una maniobra que habla no sólo de la guerra que se libra…
(2023-04-13). War powers reform inquiry says PM must continue to call the shots. greenleft.org.au The federal government's war powers inquiry recommends no fundamental reform, despite a majority of submissions arguing for parliamentary oversight before committing the country to wars. Pip Hinman reports.
(2023-04-13). Guyana contra Venezuela: a propósito del rechazo de la CIJ de la excepción preliminar de Venezuela, declarándose competente. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-13). Once Again. Once Again. Our Mass Murders Continue. commondreams.org
Once again . . . once again . . . once again . . . I'm sure you know what I'm referring to. Yeah, another — the latest (?) —
(2023-04-13). Why are there fees on everything? nationofchange.org They hide the true cost when you buy a good or service.
(2023-04-13). Gobiernos de izquierda y progresistas y segundo proceso de normalización de relaciones entre los Estados Unidos y Cuba. globalizacion.ca La lucha armada revolucionaria en la América Latina de los años sesenta, convertida en el elemento principal de la combinación de formas de lucha durante los setenta y cuyo objetivo, a partir de los ochenta, dejó de ser de manera…
(2023-04-13). Fire "Could Burn For Days" At Richmond Plastic Waste Plant — This Could Be Worse Than Ohio #Dioxins. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/13/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-04-13). Baseball's Owners Have Ball Games Shorter — and Maybe Fan Lives, Too. inequality.org
(2023-04-13). Dove Partners With Lizzo To Help Make Social Media A More Positive Space For Young People. newsone.com 
(2023-04-13). Why I Keep Working at Starbucks Despite Its Union-Busting. commondreams.org
| On a warm summer afternoon, my coworkers and I huddle around a single phone outside of my Starbucks, watching as our union election votes are counted. Everyone has a noise maker gathered from the dollar store between their lips, blowing into it at every time a 'yes' is announced, altering our other coworkers that are inside the building of our results. We make a noise for every vote that has been counted, until we get to the end, a second of silence passes until we all begin to jump, cheer, and hug, celebrating our unanimous victory. | That moment was nearly 10 months ago, where we joined the now over…
(2023-04-13). AOC, Bowman Call for Biden Administration to Reverse Willow Oil Project Approval. truthout.org A group of 33 House Democrats is urging Biden administration officials to heed calls from numerous climate and Indigenous groups to suspend a permit that would allow fossil fuel giant ConocoPhillips to construct a massive drilling operation on pristine Alaskan land. The lawmakers, led by Representatives Jamaal Bowman (D-New York), Jared Huffman (D-California) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New… |
(2023-04-13). Clarence Thomas Sold 3 Properties to Billionaire Crow and Never Disclosed It. truthout.org A week after a bombshell report from ProPublica revealed that GOP megadonor and billionaire Harlan Crow has been showering Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with lavish gifts that Thomas never disclosed, the publication has unveiled new documents showing that Crow has also given money to the right-wing justice directly. In 2014, ProPublica uncovered, Crow bought three properties co-owned by… |
(2023-04-13). Elon Musk Calls to "Defund" NPR After It Quits Twitter. truthout.org Elon Musk went on a tirade against NPR on Wednesday, calling for the outlet to be "defund[ed]" after it announced that it will no longer be posting on Twitter in the wake of the right-wing billionaire's latest attacks on journalism and the free press. "Defund @NPR," Musk wrote on Wednesday afternoon as he fired off numerous tweets attempting to justify the decisions that ultimately drove the… |
(2023-04-13). LGBTQ gains: Japanese Communist Party introduces marriage equality bill in parliament. peoplesworld.org 
TOKYO—The Japanese Communist Party on March 29 submitted to the House of Councillors a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the country. JCP Dietmembers Nihi Sohei, Kurabayashi Akiko, and Ito Gaku handed the proposed bill to the House secretary general. The bill, if enacted, will codify both heterosexual and same-sex marriages and will accordingly change …
(2023-04-13). The 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: After 80 years, new photographs emerge. peoplesworld.org 
For four weeks, from April 19 to May 16, 1943, during World War II, residents of the Jewish ghetto in Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland, staged an armed revolt against deportations to extermination camps. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising inspired other revolts in extermination camps and ghettos throughout German-occupied Eastern Europe. This year marks the 80th anniversary of …
(2023-04-13). Home truths: The Liberian helping rebuild the lives of migrants. trtworld.com Sam Goncolo left his country in search of a better life in Europe. But he soon realised that the grass is always greener on the other side. Now he works to convince other migrants to return home. | Home truths: The Liberian helping rebuild the lives of migrants…
(2023-04-13). La triste historia del subcampeón olimpico cubano, Oscar Macías, en Miami-Dade (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los empleados de una cafetería cercana dijeron que a pesar de haber sido un reconocido jugador de pelota, Macías Hernández ahora no tiene hogar y sufre de una enfermedad mental. El video de un teléfono celular muestra a los oficiales rodeando al hombre armado antes de que fuera desarmado con una pistola Taser y cayó al suelo.
(2023-04-13). Las 3 del Día: øCuáles son las noticias más destacadas del 12 de abril? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a Las 3 del día. Hoy Ana àÅlvarez Guerrero les estará comentando las principales noticias de esta jornada, o al menos, las más destacadas en el portal web Cubadebate. En la presente emisión de nuestro podcast podrá encontrar novedades culturales, internacionales, deportivas y mucho más. Manténgase conectado. Comenzamos.
(2023-04-13). Los grandes bancos estadounidenses podrían haber perdido 521 mil millones en depósitos. cubadebate.cu Se prevé que los depósitos de clientes en JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co. y Bank of America Corp hayan caído US$521.000 millones frente al año anterior, la mayor baja en una década, según estimaciones de los analistas.
(2023-04-13). Muestran nuevas pruebas de como manipulan a jóvenes cubanos para cometer actos terroristas (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El acceso a Internet en Cuba y el aumento del uso de las redes sociales, ha permitido a aquellos que manipulan los hilos detrás del telón la propagación propaganda contrarrevolucionaria como parte de la guerra mediática y subversiva contra Cuba incitando al caos y la violencia.
(2023-04-13). Author Carol Anderson on How Anti-Blackness Drives U.S. Gun Culture & Right-Wing Assault on Democracy. democracynow.org 
We discuss the debate over gun control, as well as Republican attacks on democracy, with author and academic Carol Anderson, who says U.S. gun culture has always been connected to "the inherent, fundamental fear of Black people." She notes the expulsion of two Black Democratic state lawmakers in Tennessee for leading a gun control protest at the Capitol highlights how gerrymandered state governments uphold white supremacy in the face of "youth that are pushing forward for a different vision of America." Anderson is professor of African American studies at Emory University and author of The…
(2023-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2023. democracynow.org U.S. Appeals Court Partially Restores Access to Abortion Medication Mifepristone, Expelled Lawmaker Justin Pearson to Be Reinstated to Tennessee House of Representatives, U.N. Says Somalia Faces Catastrophic Hunger as Climate Crisis Fuels Drought, Zelensky Condemns Video Appearing to Show Russian Soldier Beheading Ukrainian POW, Brazil's Lula Will Ask China's Xi to Help Broker Peace in Ukraine; U.S. Sees No Peace Talks in 2023, At Least 10 Migrants Drown Off Tunisia's Coast as U.N. Warns of Soaring Deaths in Mediterranean, Mexico Charges Immigration Chief over Ciudad Juárez Fire That Killed 40 P…
(2023-04-13). "Not Giving Up": Expelled Black Tennessee Lawmakers Are Reinstated as Movement for Gun Control Grows. democracynow.org 
As the world watched, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to reappoint Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after the Republican-led House voted to expel him and fellow state Representative Justin Jones from the body for joining peaceful protests against gun violence after the school massacre in Nashville. Pearson and Jones were the two youngest Black lawmakers in the Tennessee House. The Nashville Metropolitan Council unanimously voted Monday to restore Jones to office, and he was sworn in Tuesday. Pearson is being sworn back in today. We fea…
(2023-04-13). The Long Haul: Millions with COVID Face Chronic Illness as Biden Declares End to National Emergency. democracynow.org 
President Biden has declared an end to the COVID-19 national emergency, but people living with long COVID say the pandemic is far from over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found nearly one in five people infected with COVID-19 go on to experience symptoms of long COVID. We speak to science writer Ryan Prior about the movement to expand research and resources for those with long COVID, and his own experience living with the chronic illness. Prior is the author of The Long Haul and writes the "Patient Revolution" for Psychology Today.
(2023-04-13). Lula Arrives in China to Strengthen Brazil's Ties With Largest Trading Partner. orinocotribune.com 
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in China to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and signing new trade agreements with Brazil's largest trading partner. | Brazilian outlet G1 reported that Lula landed in the city of Shanghai around 10: 30 p.m. local time (11: 30 a.m. Brasília time) on Wednesday, April 12. The journey from Brazil lasted approximately 30 hours. | @LulaOficial chega à China para sua terceira visita de Estado! | Saiba mais sobre a agenda: t.co/re3bOVQkyv (2023-04-13). Samidoun Albuquerque Highlights Defense of Al Aqsa and Palestine Solidarity Struggle. samidoun.net 
Around 30 people gathered in front of the University of New Mexico bookstore, on Tiwa Territories (Albuquerque, New Mexico) to highlight the Zionist invasion of Al Aqsa during the holy days of Ramadan and to show solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation. Micheáilín Buitléir, longtime activist and member of Samidoun ABQ welcomed the group, …
(2023-04-13). Un mundo multipolar: entre el orgullo y la vergàºenza. globalizacion.ca Muchas veces nos enfocamos más que todo en los aspectos concretos y materiales de la vida política, económica y social, dando menor importancia a los aspectos espirituales y afectivas de la vida. Sin embargo, esos aspectos de la vida de…
(2023-04-13). Asciende a 100 cifra de muertos por bombardeo a civiles en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Portavoz de la junta militar que gobierna el país confirmó el ataque y dijo que fue dirigido contra simpatizantes de grupos armados contrarios a la paz y la estabilidad.
(2023-04-13). Presidente chino llama al Ejército a prepararse para el combate real. telesurtv.net El mandatario asiático afirmó que "es necesario reforzar el entrenamiento militar orientado al combate".
(2023-04-13). Presidente brasileño arriba a China en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Según el Gobierno de Brasil, es "una de las más importantes visitas de Estado desde el inicio de su tercer mandato".
(2023-04-13). 18 000 Cows Killed In An Explosion In Texas, US. telesurenglish.net A powerful explosion and fire at the Southfork Dairy Farm in the Texas town of Dimmitt caused the death of 18 000 cows on Monday, according to local authorities. | RELATED: | Police were notified of an explosion and fire at the dairy farm shortly before 7: 30 p.m. Monday with reports of people trapped inside the milking building. | Upon arrival at the site of the incident, authorities determined that there was only one woman trapped in t…
(2023-04-13). 4 Killed and 11 Injured in Eastern Myanmar's Bomb Blast. telesurenglish.net A bomb explosion in eastern Myanmar resulted in the unfortunate incidents of four fatalities and eleven individuals sustaining injuries. | Related: | According to a statement by the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council, an explosive incident occurred in Shan State, located in the eastern region of Myanmar, on Thursday. Tragically, the event resulted in the loss of four lives and caused injuries to 11…
(2023-04-13). Afghanistan Does Not Need a US-Led Intervention: Iran. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Afghanistan is in need of regional cooperation to solve its current challenges rather than the U.S.-led intervention that had pushed the country toward poverty and instability. | RELATED: | He made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese, Russian, and Pakistani representatives on the sidelines of the foreign ministers' meeting among the neighboring countries o…
(2023-04-13). Colombia: Indigenous March Arrives in Bogota. telesurenglish.net After a trek of over 18 hours, some 800 members of the indigenous communities of the department of Valle del Cauca arrived in Bogota on Wednesday to meet with Colombian authorities. | RELATED: | Representatives of the Human Rights Council of the Nasa People, the Cauca Valley Regional Organization (ORIVAC), and the Association of Indigenous Councils of the Pacific (ACIVA RP) spoke with the Interior Vice Minister Lilia Solano…
(2023-04-13). Cuba Remembers the Popular Defeat of the 2002 Coup in Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel recalled the anniversary of the return of Hugo Chavez to the Presidency of Venezuela after the failed coup on April 11, 2002. | RELATED: | "Together with Venezuela, we celebrate the 21st anniversary of the popular victory over the coup that sought to reverse the process of change of the Bolivarian Revolution," he tweeted. | "They could not and will not stop the courage and bravery of the people of Boliva…
(2023-04-13). Cuban Writer Eduardo Heras-Leon Dies In Havana At Age 82. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cuban writer Eduardo Heras-Leon, who won the 2014 National Literature Prize, died in Havana at 82 years old. | RELATED: | "Heras-Leon leaves a strong narrative work. His life and work have traces of peculiar and difficult moments and show his love for Cuba," writer Ventura Carballido stated. | Born in Havana in 1940, Heras Leon had to start working in different trades, including newspaper salesman and portal cleaner, at the age of 12 afte…
(2023-04-13). Essequibo Is A Legitimate Venezuelan Territory: History Academy. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Venezuelan Academy of History suggested drawing up a strategy to defend the rights of the country over the Essequibo, a region over which Guayana claims sovereignty. | RELATED: | "The Venezuelan State must prepare a well-supported defense with the help of a multidisciplinary expert team. This territory belongs to our country. Historical documents and maps corroborate this," the Academy stated. | The dispute…
(2023-04-13). EU Will Return Frozen Russian Reserves. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, as reported by Die Welt, the European Commission arrived at the determination that it is highly probable that the frozen reserves of the Russian central bank shall need to be returned in due course. | Related: | Kiev has issued a request for the allocation of financial resources to be utilized for the purpose of facilitating its post-war renovation and rehabilitation. | As per the article's discours…
(2023-04-13). Hungary Decides To Withdraw From International Investment Bank. telesurenglish.net The Hungarian government announced Thursday its decision to withdraw from the International Investment Bank (IIB) following recent sanctions imposed by the U.S., which target three senior officials of the bank. | RELATED: | The Hungarian Ministry of Economic Development was quoted by a Hungarian news agency as saying that the bank's activity "ceased to make sense following the imposition of the U.S. sanctions." | The ministr…
(2023-04-13). Lula Advocates From China For De-dollarization In World Trade. telesurenglish.net Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday criticized the U.S. dollar's dominance in world trade and urged developing nations to find an alternative currency. | RELATED: | In his first official act within the framework of his official visit to China, Lula said, "Why can't a bank like BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" | His comment…
(2023-04-13). Northern Ireland Deadlock Hard to Break Despite Biden's Visit. telesurenglish.net During his visit to Belfast, U.S. President Joe Biden called for the restoration of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland. However, analysts do not expect his plea to lead to significant change. | RELATED: | An effective devolved government reflects the people of Northern Ireland and is accountable to them, a government that works to find ways through hard problems together is going to draw even greate…
(2023-04-13). The French Urge Constitutional Court Not To Back Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net On Thuesday, thousands of French citizens took to the streets to demand that the Constitutional Council not approve President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform proposal. | RELATED: | "If the Council approves this project, we will continue to take again to the streets and hold more demonstrations," said Tamara Aslamov, an 18-year-old college student, in front of the Paris Opera. | On Friday afternoon, the Constitutional…
(2023-04-13). Trump in Court for the Second Time, New York. telesurenglish.net Today is the second court appearance of the former American President, Donald Trump (2017-2021), in relation to a fraudulent lawsuit brought forth by Letitia James, the Attorney General of New York. | Related: | After his 34-count felony arraignment in Manhattan last week, Trump made a court appearance in relation to a case wherein he, alongside his three adult sons and their commercial ventures, stands accused of engaging in the manipu…
(2023-04-13). University Students Unionizing Across US For Better Pay. telesurenglish.net The spring of 2023 will be remembered at U.S. colleges and universities as "a massive labor movement" is sweeping across the country, with professors, students, and other faculty members organizing unions and preparing to strike, according to the Bucks County Beacon (BCB), an independent news outlet based in Pennsylvania. | RELATED: | From Pennsylvania's Bucks County in the East that borders New York and New Jersey to elite Sta…
(2023-04-13). US Appeals Court Partly Halts Ruling Over Abortion Pill. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals partly blocked a ruling that endangers access to the key abortion pill mifepristone in the United States. | RELATED: | Matthew Kacsmaryk, a district judge in Amarillo, Texas, appointed by former President Donald Trump, last week suspended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the drug while anti-abortion groups pursue a legal ch…
(2023-04-13). Venezuela Celebrates Bolivarian National Militia Day. telesurenglish.net On April 13, Venezuelans celebrate the Bolivarian National Militia Day, which honors the popular mobilization that defeated the 2002 coup attempt against the revolutionary government led by Commander Hugo Chavez (1999-2013). | RELATED: | Twenty-one years ago this day, thousands of citizens and militaries took to the streets to demand the release of Chavez, whom U.S.-backed opposition politicians and entrepreneurs…
(2023-04-13). Wagner PMC Updates Kill Count in Artyomovsk. telesurenglish.net The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) has provided updated information on the tally of casualties in the Artyomovsk and Soledar areas. | Related: | According to Yevgeny Prigozhin, there has been an estimation of 38,000 individuals killed from the units of Wagner PMC since the commencement of hostilities. | On Thursday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the originator of the private military establishment known as Wagner, disclosed that the Wagner PMC units have successful…
(2023-04-13). Zambia Grapples With Mealie Meal Shortage. telesurenglish.net The Zambian government has activated an emergency response to tackle the shortage of mealie meal, also known as maize meal or mielie meal, which has hit this African nation. | RELATED: | Zambia has experienced a critical shortage of mealie meal, used in preparing the country's staple food, resulting in people queuing to buy the commodity. The situation has also resulted in a sharp rise in the price of the commodity. | On Tuesday…
(2023-04-13). Brazil's Lula in Shanghai to Boost Ties With China. latinorebels.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Thursday as he looks to boost ties and win political support for attempts to mediate the conflict in Ukraine.
(2023-04-13). Arab Americans are a much more diverse Group than many of their Neighbors Mistakenly Assume. juancole.com 
By Yasmin Moll, University of Michigan | — Marking April as Arab American Heritage Month — a time to learn about the history, culture and contributions of our nearly 4 million strong community — is gaining traction across the country. In 2022, Joe Biden made history as the first U.S. president to recognize the month, …
(2023-04-13). April Fundraising Campaign — We urgently need your help…. expose-news.com The Exposé is facing unprecedented censorship so your support is vital to The Exposé being able to continue to bring you the facts the mainstream media refuse to. It's fully confidential, quick, …
(2023-04-13). BBC News caught spreading Disinformation which accidentally confirms COVID Vaccination is in fact to blame for Excess Deaths in 2022 being the highest in 50 years. expose-news.com Official UK Government data has revealed a startling truth that has left the people in a state of disbelief. England and Wales suffered the highest number of excess deaths in over half …
(2023-04-13). Trusted News Initiative led by BBC News contributed to 2 Million Excess Deaths across the West by enforcing Censorship of the Dangers of COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com In 2019 the Government of the United Kingdom established a Ministry of Truth, led by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in response to what they claimed was the overwhelming amount of misinformation …
(2023-04-13). Quietly Published Pfizer Documents confirm between 82% & 97% of COVID Vaccinated Pregnant Women sadly lost their baby during the ongoing Clinical Trial. expose-news.com The confidential Pfizer documents that the FDA have been forced to publish by court order reveal that 82% to 97% of women who were mistakenly exposed to the mRNA Covid-19 injection either …
(2023-04-13). üéß LEVER TIME: Marianne Williamson, Biden's First Primary Challenger. levernews.com
(2023-04-13). VIDEO — Hidden History: When Communism and Feminism Came Together in China, 1949. liberationnews.org 
Women leaders from all over the Global South came together in China in 1949 to strategize about building an anti-imperialist, anti-colonial women's movement at The Revolutionary Feminist Conference.
(2023-04-13). Dossier No. 63: Life or debt: The stranglehold of neocolonialism and Africa's search for alternatives. mronline.org 
Before the pandemic was announced by the World Health Organisation in March 2020, the poorer nations of the world already struggled with seriously high—and unpayable—levels of debt.
(2023-04-13). Confusion and Indifference but No Panic as Russia Tightens Draft Rules. themoscowtimes.com Experts linked the new law to the failure of the Russian Armed Forces to achieve major territorial gains in Ukraine this year.
(2023-04-13). FSB Names Ukrainian Suspect in Pro-War Blogger's Assassination. themoscowtimes.com The FSB has named a second suspect in the bombing attack that killed pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.
(2023-04-13). New Intel Leak Exposes Russian Government Infighting — NYT. themoscowtimes.com Russia's security services have accused the Defense Ministry of "obfuscating" troop casualties in the war.
(2023-04-13). Norway Expels 15 Suspected Spies From Russian Embassy in Oslo. themoscowtimes.com Despite the move, the Nordic country stressed it seeks normal diplomatic relations with Russia.
(2023-04-13). Putin Personally Approved Arrest of U.S. Journalist — Bloomberg. themoscowtimes.com Hawks in Russia's security services reportedly took the initiative with Putin's endorsement.
(2023-04-13). Russian School Shooter Sentenced to Life Imprisonment. themoscowtimes.com Ilnaz Galyaviyev killed seven students and two teachers at his former high school in Kazan last year.
(2023-04-13). Ukraine's Naftogaz Announces $5 Bln Lawsuit Win Against Russia. themoscowtimes.com A tribunal has ordered Russia to compensate the Ukrainian energy giant for the seizure of its Crimean assets.
(2023-04-13). Unprecedented Migration May Be Only Chance to Beat Russia's Population Decline. themoscowtimes.com Russia may need 1 million new migrants every year until the end of the century to maintain its current population, a new study says.
(2023-04-13). Wagner Group Founder Says 'Too Early' to Claim Bakhmut Is Surrounded. themoscowtimes.com Kyiv said it could still supply Ukrainian forces in the city with provisions, ammunition, and medicines.
(2023-04-13). Prominent Black Professionals Sue Hulu Over '94 Freaknik Documentary Release. newsone.com 
Source: MariuszSzczygiel / Getty | The release of Hulu's documentary about '94 Freaknik, celebrating its upcoming 30th anniversary, has Gen-X up in arms! | Many of the '90s college students are now in their 40s and 50s, and in the prime of their careers. A group of prominent black professional women plan to sue the streaming company and block the film's release. Based on concerns about what could potentially be exposed, they are filing a lawsuit in Atlanta's Federal Court against Hulu. The women are saying it is unlawful because they did not sign media releases. | Hulu Sets 'Freaknik,' Gerald Blanchard and Park…
(2023-04-13). Mo'Nique Sues Paramount And CBS Over Millions In Unpaid Royalties From Hit Series 'The Parkers'. newsone.com 
The industry should know by now to never short Mo'Nique on a check! She is now suing over unpaid royalties for her hit series 'The Parkers.'
(2023-04-13). Burkina Faso declares 'general mobilisation' to quell insurgency. trtworld.com Military junta in West Africa's landlocked country has set a goal of recapturing 40 percent of the country's territory, which is controlled by local insurgents affiliated with Al Qaeda and Daesh groups. | Burkina Faso declares 'general mobilisation' to quell insurgency…
(2023-04-13). Tunisia recovers more migrant bodies after deadly shipwreck. trtworld.com Tunisian authorities said last week that over 14,000 migrants and asylum seekers were intercepted trying to reach Europe from January to March, more than five times the number of those who attempted the trip in the first quarter of 2022. | Tunisia recovers more migrant bodies after deadly shipwreck…
(2023-04-13). Top US court refuses to halt $6B student debt settlement. trtworld.com Supreme Court's decision is separate from a case pending before high court over legality of President Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student debt for about 40 million borrowers. | Top US court refuses to halt $6B student debt settlement…
(2023-04-13). US air force employee in custody over classified Pentagon documents leak. trtworld.com FBI arrests Jack Douglas Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of US Air National Guard, over leaks online of classified documents that embarrassed Washington with allies around the world. | US air force employee in custody over classified Pentagon documents leak…
(2023-04-13). Pakistan govt, judiciary in new brawl over funds for provincial polls. trtworld.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government says it is not economically viable to hold snap elections in two provinces, where former leader Imran Khan had dissolved the local governments this year, ahead of a general election due in October. | Pakistan govt, judiciary in new brawl over funds for provincial polls…
(2023-04-13). US blamed for 'disastrous situation' in Afghanistan. trtworld.com Afghanistan's neighbouring countries – Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan – discuss strengthening coordination on Afghanistan to neutralise security threats emanating from the territory after hasty US withdrawal. | US blamed for 'disastrous situation' in Afghanistan…
(2023-04-13). 'Who decided dollar would be currency?': Lula slams US dollar in China tour. trtworld.com "Why should every country have to be tied to the dollar for trade?" asks Brazil's President Lula during a ceremony in Shanghai while accusing IMF of "asphyxiating countries' economies." | 'Who decided dollar would be currency?': Lula slams US dollar in China tour…
(2023-04-13). Fresh protests across France over pension reform ahead of key court ruling. trtworld.com As on previous protest days, there are scuffles between police and protesters across the country, while demonstrators also storm the headquarters of French luxury goods firm LVMH in Paris. | Fresh protests across France over pension reform ahead of key court ruling…
(2023-04-13). Live blog: Ukraine plant 'living on borrowed time' — UN nuclear chief. trtworld.com The Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 414th day. | Live blog: Ukraine plant 'living on borrowed time' — UN nuclear chief…
(2023-04-13). WSJ reporter Gershkovich can only be swapped with US after trial: Russia. trtworld.com The US has designated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as "wrongfully detained", effectively labelling the espionage charges against him as bogus and political. | WSJ reporter Gershkovich can only be swapped with US after trial: Russia…
(2023-04-13). 'Crane committed no crime': Indian farmer seeks winged friend's freedom. trtworld.com Mohammad Arif, whose remarkable friendship with a wounded Sarus crane was rudely interrupted by Indian authorities, seeks "distressed" bird's release from a zoo cage. | 'Crane committed no crime': Indian farmer seeks winged friend's freedom…
(2023-04-13). Who is Sinan Ogan, Türkiye's ATA alliance's presidential candidate? trtworld.com A Turkish nationalist, Ogan is a former member of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), an ally of the Erdogan-led AK Party. | Who is Sinan Ogan, Türkiye's ATA alliance's presidential candidate?
(2023-04-13). Qatar calls talk of Syria's return to Arab League 'speculation'. trtworld.com Diplomats say Damascus' return to Arab League and presence at an expected summit in May will be discussed in Friday's meeting of regional powers, but Qatar's premier says nothing has been proposed. | Qatar calls talk of Syria's return to Arab League 'speculation'…
(2023-04-13). Italian volleyball player Ituma dies after fall from Istanbul hotel window. trtworld.com Healthcare professionals confirm that Julia Ituma, 18, fell to her death from the sixth floor of the hotel as Turkish police investigate the case. | Italian volleyball player Ituma dies after fall from Istanbul hotel window…
(2023-04-13). Türkiye, Egypt agree to improve political, economic and cultural ties. trtworld.com Ankara and Cairo have agreed on taking concrete steps to raise representation to the level of embassies, Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says. | Türkiye, Egypt agree to improve political, economic and cultural ties…
(2023-04-13). Türkiye lambasts France for hosting PKK/YPG terror group ringleaders. trtworld.com Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says it is the best example of hypocrisy in the fight against terrorism after French deputy shared a photo on Twitter with YPG representative. | Türkiye lambasts France for hosting PKK/YPG terror group ringleaders…
(2023-04-13). 'Marielle, Presente' — March Marks Feminist Struggles in Brazil. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-13). Missing Minneapolis Indigenous Woman, Alexis White Hawk-Ruiz, Has Been Found Deceased. unicornriot.ninja
(2023-04-13). Macron's visit to China strengthens Putin's hand. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk* European leaders are travelling to Beijing, one after the other. On the heels of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited China on April 5-7. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to follow later this month. French President Macron arrived …
(2023-04-13). "The stronger the free world gets the more Macron will be able to act independently from the US" unitedworldint.com France is shaken by demonstrations against President Macron's retirement reform for two weeks. With the demonstrations showing no sign of stopping, Macron flew to China to meet Xi Jinping. Is France bound to the retirement reform due to its financial situation?What are the drivers of nationwide protest from the Yellow Vests movement to the recent …
(2023-04-13). Authorities in the dark over key area of financial system, IMF report shows. wsws.org Authorities supposedly in charge of the financial system have no real idea of its workings or any coherent plan for its regulation.
(2023-04-13). Tori and Lokita: The new film by the Dardenne brothers. wsws.org Lokita and Tori feign being siblings, but in fact they have become that close since they met on a boat as refugees, traveling from Africa to Sicily. She looks out for him, and he is devoted to her.
(2023-04-13). UK: Criminalisation of homelessness escalates under Conservative and Labour law-and-order agenda. wsws.org Freedom of Information responses from 29 police forces in England and Wales reveal that 1,173 people sleeping out or begging on the streets have been arrested under the 200-year-old Vagrancy Act since 2021.
(2023-04-13). Australia: Right-wing figures vent racialist opposition to indigenous Voice plan. wsws.org The line-up at the Tamworth meeting brought together elements from the Labor Party to the Nationals and Senator Pauline Hanson's One Nation, which has a long record of inflammatory slurs against indigenous people.
(2023-04-13). Proud Boys seditious conspiracy trial reveals deep penetration of militia group by FBI and police prior to January 6 coup. wsws.org The trial has featured testimony from multiple FBI informants and text messages exchanged between members of the group and police.
(2023-04-13). The Indiana fire disaster: Another case of US industry polluting and killing with virtual impunity. wsws.org The killing and poisoning of workers and their families is seen as necessary by the capitalists in the pursuit of profit, and any resulting fines are factored in as the cost of doing business.
(2023-04-13). Expand and unite the university strikes in New Jersey, Michigan and Illinois! wsws.org The IYSSE calls for the broadening of the wave of academic workers' struggles to encompass the entire student body and staff, and for a turnout to workers in every industry, to fight for fully funded public education and all the social needs of the international working class.
(2023-04-13). Why is Britain's Socialist Workers Party downplaying the no-confidence petition against the RCN nurses' union leadership? wsws.org SWP members on Unison's national executive are playing a central role in blocking a rank-and-file insurgency against the health unions' pay deal with the Tory government.
(2023-04-13). Teamsters union shuts down expanding strike at Sysco in advance of UPS contract talks. wsws.org After a two-week strike by Sysco workers in Indianapolis and Louisville sparked sympathy walkouts in Los Angeles, California, and Bloomington, Indiana, the Teamsters union bureaucracy moved in to impose sellout agreements and shut down the strikes in advance of the start of UPS contract negotiations that begin on April 17.
(2023-04-13). Almost 100 workers infected by rare fungal disease at paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan. wsws.org The spread of the disease in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is likely the largest blastomycosis outbreak in United States history.
(2023-04-13). Australian tertiary education union continues to isolate Sydney University strikes. wsws.org The protracted series of stoppages expresses the determination of staff members to fight deeper cuts to jobs and conditions after years of mounting attacks, but they are being isolated by the NTEU.
(2023-04-13). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org One-day national rail strike in Italy over work conditions deteriorating since the pandemic; ongoing protests in Iran by oil workers, nurses, Haft Tappeh sugar cane workers and retirees over pay and social conditions; auto workers at Tenneco South Africa Inc. strike over 50 percent pay cuts and 100 redundancies…
(2023-04-13). Sri Lankan police attack rally to mark start of last year's popular uprising. wsws.org Notwithstanding the Socialist Equality Party's principled opposition to the pro-capitalist policies of protest organisers, we strongly condemn the violent government-ordered assault.
(2023-04-13). Scientists, health care workers, and advocates speak against Biden's ending COVID emergency. wsws.org Scientists, health care professionals and advocates speak against Joe Biden's declaration on the COVID national emergency.
(2023-04-13). Black Man Ordered To Return To Florida Prison He Spent 33 Years In For A Crime He Says He Didn't Commit. newsone.com 
After spending 33 years in prison for a crime he maintained he did not commit, Crosley Green was released from prison, only to be ordered back.
(2023-04-13). Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says He's Received 'More Than 1,000' Racist Death Threats From Trump Supporters. newsone.com 
So, Trump calls Alvin Bragg racist, and now racists are coming out of water Klan-holes to threaten to lynch a Black officer of the court.
(2023-04-13). US Defense Companies Sued by Yemenis Over Weapons Used in Civil War. globalresearch.ca