Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). Germany Approves Poland's Request to Send MiG-29 Fighter Jets to Ukraine.news.antiwar.comThe 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 …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). US Arms Industry Planning First Taiwan Trip in Four Years.news.antiwar.comAround 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 …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). Ukrainian PM Appeals Directly to Lloyd Austin for Long-Range Missiles, Jets.news.antiwar.comUkrainian 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 …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023.news.antiwar.comA 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 …
Editor(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.
Jayati Ghosh(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.
Ann Brown(2023-04-13). Fact Check: MAGA States Have The Highest Rate Of Gun Violence In America.moguldom.comGun 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 …
Ann Brown(2023-04-13). Republican Opps Go After Hakeem Jeffries For Defending Uncle Dr. Leonard Jeffries And Minister Farrakhan In College.moguldom.comA 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 …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-13). Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes: A Recession Will Hit America This Year.moguldom.comThe 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 …
A Guest Author(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. . . . |
Chris Jenkins(2023-04-13). WA nurses and midwives still face huge fines, deregistration.greenleft.org.auThe 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.
Dianne Mathiowetz(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 . . . |
Dmitriy Kovalevich, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive.popularresistance.orgMarch 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…
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Intel chief stresses key microchip role of China.ecns.cnPatrick 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Major Italian companies to increase investments.ecns.cnMajor 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). New energy to help meet green pledge.ecns.cnChina 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). E China's Zibo barbeque brings opportunities of transformation.ecns.cnZibo, 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.ecns.cnXi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday inspected the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade up 4.8 pct in Q1.ecns.cnChina's total goods imports and exports expanded 4.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Chinese modernization has clear goals, plans, strategies: Xi.ecns.cnXi 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Russia says to use Int'l Space Station until 2028.ecns.cnThe 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Tracking technology helps boost camel herding in Xinjiang.ecns.cnWith 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade returns to growth.ecns.cnChina'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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Hainan sees foreign trade surge in past 5 yrs: official.ecns.cnChina'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).
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Scientists validate "restaurant dinosaur tracks"ecns.cnScientists 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China-Laos cross-border passenger trains to boost tourism.ecns.cnTwo 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Sanya issues over $5 million vouchers to attract tourists.ecns.cnSouth China's Sanya City will issue a total of 35 million yuan ($ 5.09 million) worth of vouchers to boost local tourism in the off season, according to the Sanya Tourism Promotion Board on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Snow leopard pictured on Qilian Mountains.ecns.cnSnow 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). In Numbers: China-Brazil ties set to open a new chapter.ecns.cnData 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Straw dragon dance promotes Mulam ethnic tradition in Guangxi.ecns.cnLuocheng 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.
Fight Back(2023-04-13). Protest at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.fightbacknews.orgInterview 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…
infobrics(2023-04-13). Dumping the Dollar: Will a New BRICS Currency Replace the US Currency for Trade?>.infobrics.orgThe 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…
infobrics(2023-04-13). Plans to Boost Ties with Russia, India: China.infobrics.orgIndia, 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…
infobrics(2023-04-13). South Africa's Overall Trade with Its BRICS Partners Has Increased Since 2017.infobrics.orgProfessor 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…
Jim McIlroy(2023-04-13). Students protest universities' support for AUKUS.greenleft.org.auStudents 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.
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams.(2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others To Carry On The 'Helsinki Spirit'.popularresistance.orgOn 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. | In the context of the not-so-cold war between the United States, NATO and Russia, any of these borders is a potentially dangerous flashpoint that could trigger a new crisis, or even a world war. But a key difference with the Finnish border is that it comes within ab…
Middle East Monitor(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 …
Staff(2023-04-13). La triste historia del subcampeón olimpico cubano, Oscar Macías, en Miami-Dade (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLos 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.
Staff(2023-04-13). Las 3 del Día: øCuáles son las noticias más destacadas del 12 de abril? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos 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.
Staff(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/re3bOVQkyvStaff(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, …
Staff(2023-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2023.democracynow.orgU.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…
The Associated Press(2023-04-13). Brazil's Lula in Shanghai to Boost Ties With China.latinorebels.comBrazilian 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.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Report: South Korea to 'Lend' 500,000 Artillery Shells to US.news.antiwar.comSouth Korea has agreed to "lend" the US 500,000 155mm artillery shells, the South Korean newspaper DongA Ilbo reported on Wednesday. The report said the US and South Korea agreed on the deal in March, but there's been no public confirmation from either side. The reason to lend the shells instead of selling them is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Seymour Hersh: the CIA Knows Ukrainian Officials Are Skimming US Aid.news.antiwar.comOn Wednesday, Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report on Substack that alleged the CIA was aware of widespread corruption in Ukraine and the embezzlement of US aid. The report said the Ukrainian government has been using US taxpayer money to purchase diesel from Russia to fuel its military. Hersh said Zelensky "has been buying …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Jake Sullivan Discusses Yemen Peace Talks With Saudi Crown Prince.news.antiwar.comNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday about the ongoing Saudi-Houthi peace talks aimed at ending the war in Yemen. According to the White House, Sullivan "welcomed Saudi Arabia's extraordinary efforts to pursue a more comprehensive roadmap for ending the war." He said the US was sending …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). US Slaps Sanctions on Hungary Bank Over Russia Ties.news.antiwar.comThe US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a bank based in Hungary over its ties to Russia, a move that further strains ties between Washington and Budapest. According to Reuters, the sanctions targeted three top officials in the International Investment Bank in Budapest, two Russian nationals, and one Hungarian national. US Ambassador to Hungary David …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Macron Stands By China Comments After Drawing Criticism.news.antiwar.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron is standing by his comments about how Europe shouldn't follow the US into a confrontation with China over Taiwan despite the backlash the remarks have drawn. "This is something the president stands by entirely," a French diplomat told reporters, according to Reuters. Macron's warning that Europe shouldn't be "America's followers" is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Saudi Arabia for the First Time Since 2011.news.antiwar.comSyrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as Riyadh and Damascus are working toward normalization. Mekdad's trip marks the first time a Syrian foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia since 2011, when Riyadh cut ties with Damascus and threw support behind the failed regime change effort against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Dalai Lama Shocks World By Kissing Boy On Video With Suggestive Pedo Overtones.moguldom.comA resurfaced video shows the Dalai Lama, 87, seemingly telling a child to suck his tongue. But the supporters of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism say wait, it's not what you think it is. According to the supporters of the Dalai Lama, there is something called a "tongue greeting" in Tibetan culture—not "sucking." Sticking the …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Closely Watched CPI Report Shows Persistent High Inflation, Should Keep Rate Hikes In Play.moguldom.comPrices rose 5 percent in the year ending in March, down from the 6 percent inflation rate in February and the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. March prices rose 0.1 percent compared to February prices, driven by steep rent costs. Falling energy prices …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Billionaire Managing $120 Billion Real Estate Fund: America Is Headed Into A Serious Recession.moguldom.comBarry Sternlicht, who runs the real estate-focused private equity firm Starwood Capital Group, predicts that inflation is about to "drop hard" and the U.S. is headed for a serious recession thanks to falling rent and housing prices. But falling rents won't show up in inflation data until later this year Sternlicht predicted. Sternlicht has a …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Target Security Guard Throws Knockout Punch Over Demand That $1000 Bill Be Paid With Reparations.moguldom.comA Black female Target customer was punched in the face by a store security guard after the two got into a confrontation over more than $1,000 worth of groceries. The fight began when the customer asked for "reparations" while at a checkout line, according to a police report. While the incident happened in October 2022 …
_____(2023-04-12). Macron's Musings on Europe's 'Strategic Autonomy'… Much Ado About Nothing, But U.S. Insecurity Is Palpable.strategic-culture.orgDespite his geopolitical impotence and reliable vassalage, the American fury at Macron's comments is instructive. | French President Emmanuel Macron has got the Americans in a flap with his comments advocating greater European strategic autonomy and for the old continent to avoid becoming embroiled in a U.S.-China confrontation over Taiwan. | Macron made his remarks while traveling back from China where he appeared to have been well received by President Xi Jinping. The trip
Adriaan Alsema(2023-04-12). Colombia's police chief resigns.colombiareports.comThe director of Colombia's National Police resigned amid criticism over his religious fanaticism. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the resignation of Henry Sanabria eight months after appointing the general as the…
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-12). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations.america.cgtn.com Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability? Iran and Saudi Arabia took steps last month to restore diplomatic ties which some observers said was a big step for international security. On Tuesday, delegations from both countries started the process of re-opening their respective embassies. The …
Ben Norton(2023-04-12). Geopolitical Game Changer: China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow to Petrodollar and US Economic Hegemony.orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…
Binoy Kampmark(2023-04-12). Universities and the AUKUS military-industrial complex.greenleft.org.auCatriona Jackson, CEO of Universities Australia, is off to Washington to meet the US State Department and National Science Foundation to grab a slice of the growing defence budget for the sector. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Brittani Banks(2023-04-12). How the War in Ukraine Is Shaking up the Global Arms Industry.independentmediainstitute.orgOn March 21, 2023, India's air force confirmed that a major Russian arms delivery would not occur, citing Russia's logistical challenges stemming from its war in Ukraine. It has served as the latest example of Russia's inability to complete weapons deals with India since the conflict began in February 2022. India is the world's largest …
Brittani Banks(2023-04-12). A New Leader's Big Banking Opportunity to Improve Global Development.independentmediainstitute.orgThe first event of President Lula da Silva's long-awaited visit to China in mid-April 2023 is the official swearing-in ceremony of Dilma Rousseff as president of the New Development Bank (popularly known as the BRICS Bank) on April 13. The appointment of the former president of Brazil to…
Carson Minow(2023-04-12). Officials release 911 audio from Louisville, Kentucky mass shooting.america.cgtn.com Officials in Louisville, Kentucky have released the 911 audio from Monday's deadly mass shooting at Old National Bank. The calls are chilling — workers from inside the building pleading for help. A warning — what you are about to hear is disturbing. Toni Waterman has …
CJ Baker(2023-04-12). Protest Song Of The Week: 'Go As Free Companions' By Dawn Ray'd.shadowproof.comDawn Ray'd is a UK anarchist black metal band that draws from the folk traditions of rebel music. On their latest album "To Know The Light," the trio conveys a rousing anti-fascist message that balances the bleakness that black metal is known for with a sense of optimism.
Dan Williams(2023-04-12). Family of Ronald Greene heads to court.america.cgtn.com Five police officers charged in connection with the death of a Black motorist back in 2019 were back in a Louisiana courtroom Tuesday. All pleaded 'not guilty' to charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction of justice. The State troopers had originally claimed 49-year-old Ronald …
Daniel Kovalik(2023-04-12). Five years ago in Nicaragua: a coup attempt begins.mronline.org In the first few months of 2018, Nicaragua hardly appeared to be a strong candidate for an attempted coup. Daniel Ortega's government had an 80 per cent approval rating in a poll a few months earlier.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Leaks Showing US Spied on South Korea Spark Outrage in Seoul.news.antiwar.comPentagon documents that surfaced online that revealed the US was spying on South Korean officials have sparked outrage from opposition lawmakers in Seoul while the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is downplaying the leaks. According to The Wall Street Journal, the documents show the contents of a conversation between two of Yoon's top …
Dominique Galeano(2023-04-12). Migrar al Norte: frontera entre Estados Unidos y México.globalizacion.caEn los últimos nueve años murieron más de cuatro mil migrantes intentando cruzar la frontera estadounidense. La frontera entre Estados Unidos y México tiene más de 3.000 kilómetros de extensión con un muro que bordea más de mil kilómetros y…
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Yuan's rise in Russia shows currency trend.ecns.cnThe renminbi's record high share in Russia's currency trading in March confirms an emerging trend that more commodity-exporting economies are accepting the Chinese currency as an alternative to other leading international currencies, experts said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China's growth inspires world, ambassador says.ecns.cnAminata Koita said she believes that China's modernization is an impressive process of transformation that has enabled China to become one of the world's leading economies and make significant progress in various fields.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China's Chang'e 6 mission to carry French equipment.ecns.cnThe Chang'e 6 mission, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, will enable French scientists to put some of their equipment on the silver celestial body's little-known far side, according to China's leading space contractor.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Panda set to return home after 20-year stay in U.S.ecns.cnChina is prepared to bring back giant panda Ya Ya from a zoo in the United States as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China issues revised rules for military recruitment.ecns.cnA set of revised rules regarding military recruitment has been released by the State Council and the Central Military Commission, aiming to provide institutional guarantees for consolidating national defense and building strong armed forces.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). 80 arrested for drug trafficking in N. China.ecns.cnPolice in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have busted an inter-provincial drug-trafficking ring, nabbing 80 suspects, said the local public security bureau on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China makes solid progress in developing computing power.ecns.cnThe scale of China's computing power industry has expanded at an annual rate of nearly 30 percent in recent years, amid the country's push to develop its digital economy, official data showed.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). EU foreign policy chief to visit China.ecns.cnJosep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and vice president of the European Commission, will pay a visit to China and hold the 12th round of China-EU high-level strategic dialogue from April 13 to 15.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China to ship out aid materials for climate change projects.ecns.cnChina's aid materials for the three climate change projects in Kiribati, Botswana, and Costa Rica, as part of South-South cooperation, have finished production and will be shipped out soon, according to the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Full RCEP agreement implementation to expand trade, investment.ecns.cnThe full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership pact will help expand trade and investment between China and other RCEP signatory countries, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Yiwu plans to build digitalized global trade center of small commodities.ecns.cnThe China Commodities City Group Co in Zhejiang announced on Wednesday plans to build a global digitalized free trade center in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to integrate digital technologies and digital infrastructure with the small commodities sector in the province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Maoming.ecns.cnXi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday inspected the city of Maoming, south China's Guangdong Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). German Foreign Minister to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will pay an official visit to China from April 13 to 15, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China to open-source data from first comprehensive solar probe.ecns.cnChina has held a special meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday to announce the launch of sharing of data collected by the country's first comprehensive solar probe Kuafu-1, with program's leading scientist welcoming global cooperation on solar studies.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Aerial view of Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge in Fujian.ecns.cnAerial view shows the Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge, a part of the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway, in east China's Fujian Province. The 14.7-km-long bridge is the first cross-sea high-speed railway in China.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Azalea flowers in full bloom in Nanjing.ecns.cnAzalea flowers enter full bloom along the Nanjing City Wall, one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province of China, April 11, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Machines help transplant pepper seedlings in Xinjiang.ecns.cnFarmers are busy transplanting pepper seedlings with machineries at Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, April 11, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Necklace worth 30 million yuan makes debut in Hainan.ecns.cnA necklace worth 30 million yuan ($ 4.35 million) from Chinese jewelry brand GAONAS"ÄÄwas on display for the first time at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICP) in Haikou City, south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday.
Ezequiel Beer(2023-04-12). Elecciones en Argentina: una lejanía imponderable.globalizacion.caEstimativamente las elecciones PASO Presidenciales se realizaran en 5 meses un tiempo casi inimaginable para un país que día a día no para de sorprender ni a propios ni a extraños. | La vertiginosidad de los últimos acontecimientos que son acompañados…
Fernando De la Cuadra(2023-04-12). Bolsonarismo, violencia y salud mental en Brasil.globalizacion.caEn los últimos días la sociedad brasileña ha recibido con enorme consternación las noticias sobre las diversas masacres y atentados ocurridos en escuelas del país. En la última, un hombre de 25 años atacó con un hacha a niños y…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Great progress: FRSO fund drive nets $25,000 so far.fightbacknews.orgIn the two weeks since the announcement of Freedom Road Socialist Organization's $130,000 Spring Fundraising Drive, more than $25,000 has come in. More contributions are coming in every day. | FRSO Political Secretary Mick Kelly states, "We are off to a great start. FRSO is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. We need to expand our capacity. This means we will be expanding our national office and bringing on more full-time staff. We will have more publications. And we will continue to send out organizers to build new districts of FRSO." | Kelly continued, "The decline of monopoly capitalism is accelerat…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Milwaukee SDS unveils new campaign to increase Black enrollment on campus.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 11, organizers with the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) took to Spaights Plaza in the middle of campus to announce a new campaign focused on addressing the shockingly low percentage of Black students on campus, increasing Black representation in student resources like mental health services, and the graduation rate of existing Black students. | "UWM claims to be a campus that supports and values diversity, equity and inclusion, but only 6% of UWM students are Black, even though Black people make up 38% of Milwaukee residents," said Trenton Houck, outreach c…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). A people's mandate: Milwaukee County overwhelmingly demands an end to state abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 4, activists with Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) celebrated the end of the Wisconsin spring election. Many organizations poured energy into the extremely important State Supreme Court election, which had reproductive rights, workers' rights, and fair electoral maps taking center stage. RJAM focused on getting voters to the polls by encouraging Milwaukee people to vote in favor of an advisory referendum, polling Milwaukee County's opinion on overturning the state's 1849 abortion ban. | RJAM was able to win this advisory referendum after picketing county supervisor…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Tampa stands against the 6-week abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgTampa FL – On April 8, dozens of community members gathered to protest the six-week abortion ban recently passed in the state government. Led by the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) the people of Tampa spoke out against the abortion ban and the repression happening across the state of Florida. | The six-week abortion ban would not only drastically shorten the span of time in which people are legally allowed to get an abortion, but also gives an extra $25 million in funding each year from the state to anti-abortion clinics. These are fake clinics that lie to those seeking abortion, potentially endanger…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). University of Washington students rally to support workers at Homegrown Sandwiches.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Wednesday, April 5, students rallied in front of Suzzallo Library in the University of Washington's Seattle campus to support Homegrown workers in their fight for a contract. The rally was called by the Progressive Student Union at UW (PSU), a chapter of New Students For A Democratic Society. | In the middle of campus, students and community members came to hear speeches from union organizers, rank-and-file Homegrown workers, and other students in solidarity with the union campaign at Homegrown Sustainable sandwiches. | Homegrown workers voted to unionize with UNITE HERE Local 8 last December aft…
Filler Collective(2023-04-12). Action in Solidarity with Striking Post-Gazette Workers in Pittsburgh.itsgoingdown.orgReport on attempted blockade of newspapers by striking workers and their supporters. Originally posted to Filler Collective. A group of roughly 40 people from multiple different unions, community organizations, and autonomous groups delayed a shipment of Post-Gazette papers for roughly two hours beginning at midnight Saturday April 1st. I am not a Post-Gazette worker. I…
Friedrich Steinfeld(2023-04-12). Israel on the brink of civil war?indybay.orgThis 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:…
Indigenous Action(2023-04-12). No Pardon for Genocide: Rejecting the Catholic Church's "Repudiation" of the Doctrine of Discovery.itsgoingdown.orgEditorial from Indigenous Action rejecting the Catholic Church's so-called 'repudiation' of genocide and colonialism. On March 30th, 2023 a joint statement was released by administrative departments of the Vatican City-State condemning "acts of violence, oppression, social injustice and slavery, including those committed against indigenous peoples." The Catholic Church stated that it "…repudiates those concepts that…
infobrics(2023-04-12). China Queers India-Russia Tech Ties.infobrics.orgChina's dominant position in its partnership with Russia has implications for India's security and critical technology choices…
infobrics(2023-04-12). Pentagon 'leaks' — elaborate counterintelligence op?>.infobrics.orgVirtually the entire US propaganda machine has been disseminating the ‚Äûleaks" for days and neither the Pentagon nor the White House have pressed any charges or activated any emergency mechanism to prevent further revelations.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Arsonist Ex-Ukrainian Government Minister Assisted Canadian Government-Funded Nazi Propaganda Bus Tour.libya360.wordpress.comChristian Shingiro and Aidan Jonah The Trade Unions Building in Odessa burning in 2014, after neo-Nazis and other right-wing forces, counting Stepan Kubiv among them, set it on fire. 42 Ukrainians opposed to the Maidan coup were killed in the fire. (Source) ATIP requests and an interview with Ukrainian economist Roman Gubriienko have revealed that…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Class Struggle in France: How to Escape the Counterrevolution.libya360.wordpress.comMaurizio Lazzarato What links exist between the strikes in France and the war? An overview from the perspective of class struggle and an urgent call to reconstitute strategic thinking. Let's get straight to the point: after the huge demonstrations against pension "reform", the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, decided to "pass it by force" (passer…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Cuba and the New International Economic Order.libya360.wordpress.comDr. C José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez Fidel Castro at the United Nations Fidel Castro comes from the future to tell us once again: "Let the philosophy of dispossession disappear and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let the colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Mexico: Is AMLO's Resource Nationalism Raising the Odds of a Coup?libya360.wordpress.comOwen Schalk Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Photo courtesy Presidencia de la República Washington and Ottawa are not only attempting to weaken AMLO's government—they are attempting to weaken Mexican democracy One of the key tenets of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's "fourth transformation" government is state sovereignty over Mexico's energy resources. This transformation…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Taiwan Pushed Closer to Conflict by Washington.libya360.wordpress.comBrian Berletic The island province of Taiwan has been pushed closer still to conflict by Washington recently as the US hosted a visit by Tsai Ing-Wen of the Democratic Progressive Party who currently heads the administration in Taipei. During her trip to the United States, Tsai Ing-Wen met with the current US Speaker of the…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Ukrainian Air Defenses Dwindling, West Scours World for Arms on Eve of "Spring Offensive"libya360.wordpress.comUpdate on Russian military operations in Ukraine for April 12, 2023: — Russian forces continue taking territory around the fortified cities of Avdeevka and Bakhmut; — Russian forces now control much of the west bank of the Bakhmutka River; — A Ukrainian missile fired deep into Crimea (and intercepted by Russian air defenses) may have…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). War, the Separation of the World, or the End of an Empire?libya360.wordpress.comThierry Meyssan All empires are mortal. So is the "American Empire .Painting by Alexandre Granger Many are those who predict a World War. Indeed, some groups are preparing for it. But the States are reasonable and, in fact, consider rather an amicable separation, a division of the world into two different worlds, one unipolar and…
Isaac Nellist(2023-04-12). There are solutions to the rental crisis.greenleft.org.auThere are solutions to the housing crisis, but governments will have to be pushed to dismantle the developer and investor-driven policies, argues Isaac Nellist.
Jim Spellman(2023-04-12). IMF-World Bank spring meetings: Climate financing.america.cgtn.com The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement set a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. How to pay for making that a reality is a key topic at the IMF/WORLD bank spring meetings in Washington CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
John Feffer(2023-04-12). Donald Trump and America's Democratic Reputation.fpif.orgDonald Trump is currently facing 34 charges of tax and accounting fraud in a New York trial. It is the first time that an American president has faced criminal charges. The United States now joins a number of democratic countries where the chief executive has been put on trial. In some of these countries—South Korea, Peru, Malaysia, Brazil—the leader has ended up in prison. | The latest charges against Trump might seem rather trivial. Most of the headlines, after all, have focused on the money that Trump paid to a porn star to keep her quiet about the brief affair that they had. | But the focus of the…
manager(2023-04-12). Highest U.S. Marginal Tax Rate is Too Damn Low.cepr.netWith Tax Day just around the corner, it is a good time to put post-WWII top marginal tax rate into context. Many find it hard to believe that the top rate was 91% during the Eisenhower years. No, that didn't mean that high earners paid a 91% tax on all of their income. Take the …
Night Owls(2023-04-12). Night Owls #4: Winter's Embers.itsgoingdown.org Download pamphlet: Print — Tabloid Download action poster: Print — Tabloid [For a Risograph] A banner dropped in Eugene, OR this past February read "Against Cop City and Its World." These words have come to echo throughout Atlanta and across Turtle Island, indicating that the struggle extends far beyond the construction of this particular police…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-12). 87% Of Service Workers In US South Were Injured On The Job Last Year.popularresistance.orgA March survey of 347 service workers in the US South found that a shocking 87% were injured on the job in the last year. The workers surveyed came from eleven states across the "Black belt," or Southern states with historically large Black populations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Workers organized under the Union of Southern Service Workers filed a landmark civil rights complaint against South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA), alleging that the agency "discriminates by disproportiona…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR.greenleft.org.auThe governments of Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva have officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). India: Tens of thousands of farmers, workers converge on New Delhi.greenleft.org.auTens of thousands of farmers and workers from across India came to the capital New Delhi, on April 5, to protest the central government's anti-farmer and anti-worker policies, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2023-04-12). CovertAction Bulletin: Racist Attacks on Democracy in Tennessee.covertactionmagazine.comThe expulsion of two Black elected Representatives from Tennessee's state government continues a long, racist tradition of the removal of Black people in political power in the United States. From the founding of the country through the Reconstruction era and to the modern day, white supremacy and capitalism have used every weapon at their disposal to disenfranchise Black voters and legislators…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-12). With its Attacks on Palestinian Worshipers, did Israel Unite Arabs and Muslims behind Them?juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu's motive should be obvious. He wanted to divert …
reprint(2023-04-12). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate.indybay.orgCalifornia Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will explore the challenges and opportunities. External factors — the disruption of food systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent reduced purchasing power, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to an increase in world food, fuel and fertiliser prices — coupled with drastic weather changes, and continuation or intensification of conflict and insecurity have compromised an already fragile food chain.
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO Article 5 war games in Russian neighbor. Brzezinski hails "Holy Grail of Central Europe"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOMultinational Division North EastApril 7, 2023 We Train Together Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise "Amber Lynx 23" was conducted in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, from 2 to 6 of April. Soldiers from the following units were training under the command of the Multinational Division North East Commander MGEN Zenon Brzuszko: 15 Mechanized Brigade, 1 Artillery …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO general meets allied, partner Space Commanders. Space events can trigger Article 5 collective war response.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Command TransformationApril 11, 2023 Allied Command Transformation Highlights Work in the Space Domain On April 17-20, 2023, Lieutenant General David Julazadeh will represent Allied Command Transformation at the 38th Space Symposium, speaking on NATO's approach to the Space Domain and engaging with high-level participants from national space agencies, industry, and academia. Allied Command Transformation …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO oversees combat training of Georgian military.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comGeorgian Ministry of DefenseApril 8, 2023 The 31st Infantry Battalion conducted large-scale field training The 31st Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the Western Command of the Defense Forces of Georgia completed the training and evaluation program with a demonstration exercise at the Vaziani training ground….Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Major General …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Outpost on Caspian Sea: U.S. Naval Forces Central Command officer visits Azerbaijan.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comU.S. European CommandMarch 17, 2023 USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Poland's U.S./NATO proxy army to be strongest in Europe: DM.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish Press AgencyApril 12, 2023 Polish army to be strongest in Europe in two years — defence minister Poland's defence minister has said if the government wins another term of office it will continue its defence policy and Poland will have Europe's strongest land army in two years. Mariusz Blaszczak made the statement on public …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). U.S. hosts Georgian judges, subverts judiciary in furtherance of coup plans.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 12, 2023 US Embassy: US Stands with Judges and Other Legal Professionals "The United States stands with judges and other legal professionals everywhere who strive to make reasoned, independent decisions, free from pressure and external influence," stated the US Embassy Tbilisi on April 12. The announcement of the embassy was preceded by the …
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-12). Is The US-Israel Relationship Really Falling Apart?thelastamericanvagabond.comAfter the mysterious leaking of Pentagon documents and months of instability for Tel Aviv, the Israel-US relationship is being called into question in a significant way. What seems to be a clash between the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Biden White House, has sparked interest in where the special relationship is headed.
Staff(2023-04-12). Así nos ven desde Argentina: Cuba es un laboratorio de ingenio en la red global.cubadebate.cuEn un mundo hiperconectado, ni el extenso bloqueo de Estados Unidos ni su condición insular, pudieron convertir a Cuba en un paria de la red global, Internet. Aun cuando su situación está lejos de ser ideal, de su deprimido sistema de telecomunicaciones y de ataques virtuales en masa que recibe desde plataformas en EE.UU., el país es un laboratorio.
Staff(2023-04-12). Crónicas de Eldoret: Día 1.cubadebate.cuEl White, El Pica (Dairan), La Yumi (Yumisleidys Mestre) y el Profe (Angel) se hacen esta foto con el primer amigo que han hecho en Kenya; en Eldoret. Los fondistas de aquí tienen sobrenombres, ni siquiera sé la razón, pero es una suerte de tradición que todos ellos mantienen. Eldoret es ese lugar bautizado como Hogar de los campeones.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y EEUU: øqué sistema es más democrático?cubadebate.cuListas de "presos políticos" que sirven para justificar la política de hostigamiento de EEUU hacia el pueblo cubano, sistemas electorales en Cuba y EEUU, utilización del béisbol para la política de agresión contra la Isla, las preocupaciones del senador Marco Rubio por el fin de la hegemonía el dólar, que puede impedir que la Casa Blanca imponga sanciones.
Staff(2023-04-12). La ruta deportiva de Cuba en 2023.cubadebate.cuEl año 2023 será pródigo para Cuba si de eventos multideportivos se trata. La ruta inicia este propio mes, al celebrarse los V Juegos del Alba, Venezuela, 2023. Posteriormente, los atletas cubanos medirán sus fuerzas en San Salvador durante los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, mientras que Santiago de Chile acogerá la mayor cita competitiva regional.
Staff(2023-04-12). Las 3 del Día: De dólares, inflación mundial y récords deportivos (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos a las 3 del día, el podcast donde podrá conocer lo que ha sido noticia este 11 de abril. Hoy nos acompañan los periodistas Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor que nos traen un completo resumen informativo. Tenemos actualizaciones del área económica, el panorama deportivo y otras cuestiones de su interés. Quédese con nosotros.
Staff(2023-04-12). Sostendrán Cuba y Estados Unidos nueva ronda de conversaciones migratorias.cubadebate.cuEste miércoles, Cuba y EEUU sostendrán una nueva ronda de conversaciones migratorias, con la aspiración de centrarse en aspectos que reiteren el respeto a los acuerdos para una migración segura y regular entre ambos países. Johana Tablada, subdirectora de la dirección general de Estados Unidos del Minrex ofreció declaraciones a la prensa.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales.cubadebate.cuCuba y los Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales en Washington DC. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío Domínguez presidió la delegación cubana y el subsecretario adjunto de Seguridad Interna para el Hemisferio Occidental, David Cloe, la delegación estadounidense.
Staff(2023-04-12). La imagen del día: La bandera cubana en una colina de Irlanda del Norte ante la llegada de Biden.cubadebate.cuEl Presidente Joe Biden llegó a Belfast, Irlanda del Norte, pero antes de aterrizar seguro pudo ver una bandera cubana que amigos irlandeses de Cuba, solidarios con su pueblo, colocaron sobre la cresta de una colina próxima al aeropuerto, la cual era visible claramente desde el aire. Y seguro la verá al partir. Cuba tiene amigos en cualquier parte del mundo.
Staff(2023-04-12). Matanzas: Continúan las labores de recuperación en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras.cubadebate.cuEntre las principales labores de recuperación en la CTE Antonio Guiteras, destacan la extracción del hollín que aún permanece en el interior de la chimenea y la limpieza del área alrededor de ese sector. Misbel Palmero director de la CTE explicó que una brigada labora en la zona, en la cual se produjo el desplome de una pared de división que ocasionó la muerte a dos obreros.
Staff(2023-04-12). Tres críticos de cine cubanos participarán en la votación de los Globos de Oro de 2024.cubadebate.cuTres críticos de cine cubanos fueron seleccionados para representar a su país desde este martes en la votación de los Globos de Oro el próximo año, concedidos por la Asociación de la Prensa Extranjera de Hollywood. Berta Carricarte, Antonio Enrique González y Rafael Grillo como los tres representantes de esta organización a la votación de 2024.
Staff(2023-04-12). Headlines for April 12, 2023.democracynow.orgKentucky and Tennessee Officials, Incl. GOP Gov., Call for More Gun Control After Mass Shootings, EPA Moves to Accelerate Transition to All-Electric Vehicles, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Sues Jim Jordan for "Brazen and Unconstitutional Attack" on His Office, U.N. Staff in Afghanistan Unable to Go to Work Due to Taliban Ban on Working Women, IDF Kill 2 More Palestinians in West Bank as Israel Bars Jews from Al-Aqsa for Rest of Ramadan, U.K. Doctors Continue Strike Actions, Say They Are at Breaking Point, Rep. Tlaib and Other Progressives Call on DOJ to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange, Democratic Gover…
Staff(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon Docs Show U.S. & U.K. Special Forces Already in Ukraine as War Heads to Stalemate.democracynow.org We look more at what recently leaked Pentagon documents reveal about the war in Ukraine, and U.S. spying on both its adversaries and its allies, including Israel. In Part 2 of our interview with James Bamford, the longtime investigative journalist discusses how the leaks challenge the corporate media's portrayal of the war in Ukraine, and more. Bamford's latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Staff(2023-04-12). "Terrorism from the Sky": Burmese Junta Bombs Civilians, Killing 100, Escalating Attack on Resistance.democracynow.org Burma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. The United Nations has warned of worsening humanitarian and human rights crises in Burma, with mass arrests, torture of prisoners, the killing of civilians, and media repression. To discuss this latest attack and the ongoi…
Staff(2023-04-12). Filipino Activist Condemns U.S. Military Drills, Warns That War with China Would Devastate Philippines.democracynow.org Protesters in the Philippines have been speaking out against the growing U.S. military presence in the country as nearly 18,000 troops from both countries take part in a massive military drill in the South China Sea. This comes as tension is escalating between the United States and China over espionage, economic competition and the war in Ukraine. The Philippines, a former U.S. colony, recently agreed to give the Pentagon access to four more of its military bases, including two located in the northern province of Cagayan about 250 miles from Taiwan. Ties between Washington and Manila have been growing closer sinc…
TASS(2023-04-12). CSTO practiced mechanism for settling crisis situations — group's chief.tass.com"The algorithm of work of the CSTO's permanent working agencies and the operational groups of the member states to make proposals for settling crisis situations has been practiced during a joint simulation exercise," the statement says…
TASS(2023-04-12). US attempts to put pressure on Russian authorities in Gershkovich case futile — diplomat.tass.comAccording to the Public Relations Center of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), Evan Gershkovich, "acting at the behest of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of an enterprise within Russia's military-industrial complex"
teleSUR, rzr, DRL(2023-04-12). Delegación de rama energética iraní visita Caracas.telesurtv.netVenezuela e Irán firmaron un acuerdo estratégico por un periodo de 20 años, establecido durante la visita del presidente Nicolás Maduro al país persa, en junio de 2022.
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Lies, Spies, And More Lies: 7 Things To Know About Leaked Top Secret Docs From US Intelligence.moguldom.comIn the spy game, all's fair in love and war. Top U.S. intelligence documents that have reportedly been leaked are proof. What appear to be classified U.S. intelligence documents, some of which are top secret, have been circulating on the internet. Many of the documents concern Russia's war in Ukraine and images of the alleged …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Bitcoin Moves Back Above $30,000 After Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank And Banking Crisis.moguldom.comThe price of Bitcoin rose above $30,000 on Tuesday for the first time since June, having gained more than 80 percent so far this year, due in part to the banking crisis and investors betting that the Federal Reserve will soon pause interest rate increases. The latest Bitcoin rally appears to be partly tied to …
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-11). The Heat: Israel-Palestinian Tensions.america.cgtn.com Relative calm in Israel and the occupied territories after intense violence in the wake of police raids on a Jerusalem mosque. What happens now? At the same time Israel is facing widespread protests against judicial reform, last week, after police raids on the al-Aqsa mosque, …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). VCU Medical College Report Reveals Institution's Slavemaking And Profiteering Past: 5 Things To Know.moguldom.comA new report has revealed that the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) at Virginia Commonwealth University depended on and profited from slavery. The report, commissioned by the university, stated that the medical college was "intimately connected" to the institution of slavery in the mid-1800s. In fact, the college owned or rented enslaved people who cooked …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Report: Biden Is Recruiting Influencers And Social Media Soldiers To Pump Agenda.moguldom.comWhile some in the government are trying to ban the popular social media platform TikTok, President Joe Biden may be turning to the Chinese-owned app to help him in his reelection campaign. According to reports, Biden is recruiting an army of TikTok influencers to help promote his 2024 reelection bid. His digital strategy team will …
Brianna Sharpe(2023-04-11). Black Women's History Month: African American Women Making History In 2023.newsone.com Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty | With Black Women's History Month upon us, it is crucial that we recognize the important achievements of Black women who are dismantling obstacles and making history in a variety of fields. | Black women are leading the way, exhibiting perseverance, inventiveness, and a dedication to greatness. As such, NewsOne is highlighting some remarkable Black women who are breaking ground in 2023 and making an impact in their areas. These women serve as an inspiration to younger generations, showcasing the limitless potential of Black women in all f…
Brittani Banks(2023-04-11). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories.independentmediainstitute.orgHeadlines in This News Package: Argentina and Brazil Rejoin UNASUR Latin American and Caribbean Governments Agree to Join Forces Against Inflation Tens of Thousands of Indian Farmers and Workers Converge in New Delhi for Massive Rally Eighty-Seven Percent of Service Workers in the U.S. South Were Injured on the Job Last Year [NEWS ITEM …
cameron orr(2023-04-11). No more billions for Netanyahu's crimes.cpusa.org The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the continuing violence committed by the Israeli police, occupation and paramilitary forces against the Palestinian people and the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to the Geneva Conventions, the targeting of civilians and the targeting of religious sites are both war crimes. The horrifying videos showing Israeli forces …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Investor Del Johnson: The Recklessness Of Silicon Valley VCs Causes Systemic Risks.moguldom.comVenture capital investor and author Del Johnson has been warning for years about the need for a more efficient, equitable venture capital industry, so when the risk of aggregating startup capital into a single bank led to a run on Silicon Valley Bank and its subsequent failure, he wasn't surprised. To avoid systemic risks or contagion to …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Leak Shows Ukrainian SBU Agents Attacked Russian Surveillance Plane in Belarus.news.antiwar.comMembers of Ukraine's security service, the SBU, were involved in an attack on a Russian A-50 military surveillance plane in Belarus that occurred on February 26 of this year, The Economist reported Monday. The report cited a top-secret US document that is part of a trove of leaks from the Pentagon and other government agencies …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). House Democrats Urge Biden to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange.news.antiwar.comA group of House Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Biden administration to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is facing up to 175 years in prison for exposing US war crimes if extradited to the US and convicted. The letter was led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Progress in Saudi-Houthi Yemen Peace Talks in Sanaa.news.antiwar.comProgress has been reported in the Oman-brokered Saudi-Houthi peace talks that are ongoing in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, as a ceasefire agreement is expected to be reached soon. The Saudis envoy to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, is leading the delegation in Sanaa. He arrived in the city on Saturday, as did Omani officials …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Saudi Arabia Hosting Meeting on Bringing Syria Back Into Arab League.news.antiwar.comSaudi Arabia will host a meeting this Friday of Arab foreign ministers to discuss bringing Syria back into the Arab League, which suspended Damascus in 2011, Reuters reported Tuesday. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said the meeting will be attended by the foreign ministers of Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). US, Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills.news.antiwar.comThe US and the Philippines on Tuesday launched their Balikatan exercises, which are being touted as the largest-ever joint military drills between the long-time treaty allies. The drills are sure to escalate tensions with China and include a provocative show of force in the South China Sea that will involve firing live-fire rounds to sink …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). White House Says Don't Report on Pentagon Leaks.news.antiwar.comThe White House on Monday warned media outlets against publishing information contained in the top secret documents leaked from the Pentagon and other US government agencies that have surfaced on the internet. "Without confirming the validity of the documents, this is information that has no business in the public domain," White House National Security Council …
David Schwartzman(2023-04-11). How China can prevent climate catastrophe? Moving humanity toward global ecological civilization.mronline.org As the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report tells us, there is still a chance to keep warming at no more than the 1.5 ∞C target, but tipping points to climate catastrophes much worse than we are witnessing now will kick in if this target is breached. It is now crystal clear that ongoing wars, in particular the Ukraine war, create huge obstacles to the global cooperation necessary for any chance of meeting the 1.5 ∞C warming target. Following the lead of China's peace plan, we should support the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war, and for all parties invol…
Editor at Global Grind(2023-04-11). Euphoria Could Take A 5-Year Jump In Upcoming Third Season.newsone.com Source: Eddy Chen / HBO | HBO Max hit drama series Euphoria could take a five-year-jump in its upcoming third season. A costume designer revealed some potential plot points about the new season, which suggests the changes are a blast to the future. | Sam Levinson's critically acclaimed teen drama series stars Zendaya as Rue, a recovering drug addict, and a group of her troubled friends as they traverse through high school drama and pivotal life changes. | The end of season two gave viewers the idea that the Euphoria universe may be moving right along. One of the show's costume designers, Heidi Bivens, shared some…
Editor(2023-04-11). Co-opting the revolutionary history of MLK.mronline.org I often think about how one of the most revolutionary black men in history can be completely altered; completely reconstructed; undergoing a kind of magical jolly negro transmorgification?>
Editor(2023-04-11). The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie.mronline.org No, it's not about another unknown Bunuel film. But if he had lived and knew about Finland's election results, he could write a script and direct something similar.
Ediz Tiyansan(2023-04-11). California's historic storms and its affect on agriculture.america.cgtn.com California has been pummeled this winter by 10 atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow plumes of moisture that turn into rain and snow. They may have provided a respite from a mega drought the state has been facing, but excessive rainfall has caused widespread …
Edward Hunt(2023-04-11). The New Battle for the Compact States.fpif.orgThe United States is quietly waging an economic battle for control of the compact states, three countries in the Pacific Islands that are facing increasing pressure to side with either China or the United States in their growing geopolitical competition in the Pacific Ocean. | As China moves to establish a presence in the Pacific Islands, a large oceanic area in the central Pacific, the United States is moving to strengthen its military and economic controls over these
Fight Back(2023-04-11). University of Washington students stand up to anti-choice Turning Point USA.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Friday, April 7, members of the Progressive Student Union and others rallied to protest an event held by Turning Point USA that featured Autumn Higashi, a transphobic, anti-abortion speaker. The protest, led by PSU, disrupted the event by maintaining chants throughout its duration. | Turning Point USA started their event late, as the protest had already begun before their group fully arrived. Autumn Higashi represents Students for Life and has published repeated statements attacking reproductive rights and transgender people. Once the event started, chants could be heard from the inside. Members…
Fight Back(2023-04-11). New York City: Progressive forces demand 'No to U.S. warmongering! Hands off the Philippines!'.fightbacknews.orgNew York, NY — Crowds gathered the evening of April 10 as progressive organizations denounced recent United States warmongering in the Asia-Pacific and demanded an end to U.S. military presence in the Philippines. Today marked the beginning of the largest-ever joint military exercises ("Balikatan") between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines; war games that are a part of war preparations against China. | The Filipino organizations hosting the Monday explained that in February of this year, the government announced that it was adding four additional military bases to the list of facilit…
infobrics(2023-04-11). De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away from Currency.infobrics.orgIncreasingly, following the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war more than a year ago—and the subsequent, unprecedented sanctions that were leveled against Russia via the U.S.-dominated global banking system—key, ascendent geopolitical actors are taking steps to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar…
infobrics(2023-04-11). More to –°ome from –°loser China-Brazil Ties.infobrics.orgRelations between Brazil and China are expected to move to a higher footing, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year…
infobrics(2023-04-11). US once again turning sword to Latin America as its global power wanes.infobrics.orgWith the US ability to project power globally going down faster than most people could've imagined, the belligerent thalassocracy might try to revive the infamous Monroe Doctrine, leaving well over 600 million people in Latin America exposed to "freedom and democracy".
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Netherlands: Farmers' Revolt.libya360.wordpress.comEwald Engelen BBB banner: "The voice of and for the countryside" Photo: Nathan Kramer CC4.0.. The shock among the Dutch chattering classes on 16 March was palpable. The right-populist Farmer—Citizen Movement (BBB) — established in 2019 by a small communications firm, bankrolled by the powerful Dutch agrifood complex and led by a former meat industry…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Subimperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma.libya360.wordpress.comJustin Podur A look at sub-imperialism and multipolarity in Brazil historically and into the future. In the Open Veins of Latin America Eduardo Galeano described an 1870 genocidal war of regime change waged on Paraguay by a Triple Alliance of its neighbors, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, on behalf of British imperialism. The target, nationalist president Solano Lopez,…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). The French Left and the Ongoing Workers Revolt.libya360.wordpress.comJohn Mullen Protesters fill the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris on Thursday, April 6, 2023. THOMAS SAMSON / AFP The 11th day of action is on April the 13th, but the weakness of the weekly day of action as sole national strategy is ever more visible. Less combative organizations are suggesting the solution is to spend…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). US Once Again Turning its Sword to Latin America as its Global Power Wanes.libya360.wordpress.comDrago Bosnic The political West is always "shocked" by how deeply unpopular it is in the Global South and cannot comprehend why it "dares" to refuse to side with them against Russia and/or China. This lesson is something the political elites of the United States and its numerous satellite states need to be reminded of from time to time….
It's Going Down(2023-04-11). This Is America #185: Bash Back Returns; Why Elites Like Trump Don't Go to Jail.itsgoingdown.orgWelcome, to This Is America, April 10th, 2023. On this episode, first we speak with someone involved in the upcoming Bash Back! convergence in Chicago, Illinois. We speak about the history of the group and why it is reforming after over 10 years on hiatus and then switch to our discussion, where we tackle why…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). A Man With Diabetes and Spontaneous Blistering.jamanetwork.comA 42-year-old patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes had hyperpigmented macules on the anterior legs below the knees and tense, painless bullae on the right leg, with no surrounding erythema or edema; findings on the remainder of the skin and mucocutaneous examination were unremarkable. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes.jamanetwork.comThis Review summarizes the condition of prediabetes, clinically determined as a stage between normal glucose regulation and diabetes, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Renin-Angiotensin System Modulation in Adults With COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThese 2 randomized clinical trials compare the efficacy and safety of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) modulation using 2 investigational RAS agents, TXA-127 vs placebo and TRV-027 vs placebo, in adults hospitalized with severe COVID-19.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Response to 4 Antihypertensive Drugs.jamanetwork.comThis randomized clinical trial compares 4 different classes of blood pressure—lowering drugs—lisinopril, candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, and amlodipine—for their potential to be targeted to specific individuals to maximize blood pressure effects.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply The Letter from Drs Berenbrok and Mormer describes a care delivery model, versions of which are currently being promoted at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland, and elsewhere nationally, that involves educating and empowering pharmacists to serve as a front-line interface with consumers seeking hearing aids, and as a conduit for appropriate referrals to audiologists and otologists when needed.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply In response to our Research Letter, Dr Watson and colleagues state that transdermal buprenorphine, used as an active comparator in our study, is typically used for pain management and not explicitly for opioid use and that oral naltrexone is more commonly used for alcohol use disorder. We agree that these agents, as with many drugs used for opioid use disorder, including methadone (as suggested by Watson and colleagues), might also be used for multiple indications. In fact, studies have shown that users of methadone and buprenorphine can also differ with respect to a number of variables, including employ…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor A recent Viewpoint described over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an opportunity to improve the health of millions of Americans with hearing loss. As a pharmacist and an audiologist, we believe that pharmacists will play an important role in ensuring the safe and effective use of OTC hearing aids.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor Patients and clinicians must consider potential adverse effects when choosing a medication for opioid use disorder. One potential adverse effect of all opioid medications is dental disease due to xerostomia (dry mouth). People who use unregulated opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, have additional risks of dental disease due to other common factors including tobacco smoking, lack of insurance, and other barriers to adequate health care.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Prediabetes Diagnosis and Management.jamanetwork.comThe Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a multicenter, randomized clinical trial that demonstrated that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes could delay or prevent diabetes with healthy dietary changes combined with moderate physical activity or by taking metformin. Since the DPP was published in 2002, the medical and public health communities have been challenged to translate its results into clinical and public health practice. The term prediabetes, defined as an intermediate state of glycemia between normal glucose regulation and diabetes that is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovas…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Lack of Benefit of Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors in COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThere has been considerable interest in the potential role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors in patients with COVID-19 given that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the functional receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Because ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may upregulate ACE2, there is a theoretical concern that these agents might increase susceptibility to, or the severity of, SARS-CoV-2 infection. Conversely, ACE2 is the primary enzyme breaking down angiotensin II and, in the process, produces angiotensin 1-7, a physiological antagonist of angiotensin II. SARS-CoV-2 downregulates A…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Is Personalized Antihypertensive Drug Selection Feasible?jamanetwork.comAlmost one-half of US adults (47% or 116 million) have hypertension, defined by systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) greater than or equal to 80 mm Hg or taking antihypertensive medication. Although the risks of hypertension and benefits of antihypertensive therapy are well established, only about 1 in 4 adults (25%) with hypertension have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to SBP levels less than 130 mm Hg or DBP levels less than 80 mm Hg. Furthermore, recent analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data have demonstrated that th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Percentage Error in Table.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Early High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy on Length of Hospital Stay in Hospitalized Children With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: The PARIS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the January 17, 2023, issue of JAMA, there was a percentage error. In Table 1, under the heading "Viral testing and data collected at randomization," and under the category "Clinical diagnosis group," in the last row under this category, "Other diagnosis group," the data for the third column ("Standard oxygen"), should have been "15 (1.96)" instead of "15 (19.6)." Th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Errors in Secondary Outcomes.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Moderate Hypothermia vs Normothermia on 30-Day Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the February 1, 2022, issue of JAMA, there were errors in the reported secondary outcomes. In the Results section of the abstract, the third sentence should be "For the composite outcome of death, heart transplant, escalation to left ventricular assist device implantation, or stroke at day 30, the adjusted odds ratio was 0.57 (95% CI, 0.36 to 0.90; P‚Äâ=&sbq…
Juan J. Paz y Miño Cepeda(2023-04-11). øEs posible la desdolarización en América Latina?globalizacion.caEl fin de la II Guerra Mundial fue un momento esperanzador para la humanidad. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas, creada poco antes (25/04/1945) en reemplazo de la Sociedad de las Naciones (1919) y que el 25 de junio aprobó…
Mary Triny Mena(2023-04-11). The cost of Parkinson's disease in Venezuela.america.cgtn.com One of the many consequences of the on-going economic crisis in Venezuela is the high cost of medicine. It's especially difficult for elderly patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease and cannot afford their treatment. To mark World Parkinson's Day that is observed annually on …
NewsOne Editor(2023-04-11). Brittney Griner To Drop Memoir About Her Experiences In Russian Prison.newsone.com Source: Christian Petersen / Getty | UPDATED: 4 p.m. ET, April 11, 2023 | Originally published Dec. 12, 2022 | Brittney Griner is finally opening up about the horrific 10 months she spent detained in a Russian prison. The basketball star says "That day (in February) was the beginning of an unfathomable period in my life which only now am I r…
NewsOne Editor(2023-04-11). Who Asked Swae Lee About Politics? Rapper Says Trump Is 'Tapped In'.newsone.com Source: Prince Williams / Getty | What is the internet's infatuation with asking rappers about their politics? Granted, I understand that everyone, including rappers, is entitled to their own opinions and views, but just started to become cringe-worthy. | During
Patrick Pasin(2023-04-11). Welche Ukraine unterstàºtzen wir?globalresearch.caAlle 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 …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Australian troops join largest-ever U.S.-Philippines war games.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense Post/Agence France-PresseApril 11, 2023 Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills Also see: US Pulls Philippines into NATO's Geopolitical Confrontation Versus China Video: NATO headquarters hosts Asia-Pacific partners to "tackle global challenges" The Philippines and the United States launched their largest-ever joint military exercises on Tuesday… Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO does Deep Dive on gender perspective and counterterrorism.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 11, 2023 Deep Dive Recap: Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective On the 28th March 2023, the NATO International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor hosted its tenth Deep Dive Session, this time focused on Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective. The session discussed key gender considerations integral to understanding terrorism in order …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO transfers Romanian warplanes from Black to Baltic Sea to confront Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 11, 2023 Romanian F-16s launch first Alert Scramble safeguarding Baltic airspace On April 7, 2023, two Romanian F-16 fighter jets from NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission launched to identify and escort two Russian Suhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters. Six days after taking over the augmenting role for NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission at …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Saakashvili party applauds Phase 1 of Georgian coup, demands extermination of ruling party.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 10, 2023 "Together in Europe" — UNM Holds Rally in Front of Parliament The United National Movement (UNM) organized a protest rally called "Together in Europe" in front of the Parliament on April 9. The UNM members, supporters, activists, other opposition politicians…gathered at the rally to declare that Georgian citizens "will not tolerate …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Ukrainian *warfighters* complete artillery training in Britain.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense PostApril 10, 2023 Ukrainian Soldiers Finalize AS90 Howitzer Training in England A second batch of Ukrainian warfighters has completed AS90 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzer training in the UK. The program followed the completion of Ukraine's Challenger 2 main battle tank training in March. The three-week AS90 course concluded with a live-fire demonstration in southern England. …
Seymour Hersh(2023-04-11). El barco fantasma Nord Stream.globalizacion.caLa CIA ha proporcionado historias falsas para mantener al mundo centrado en cualquier posible sospechoso menos el más lógico: Biden. | La Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos lleva a cabo constantemente operaciones encubiertas…
Staff(2023-04-11). Chapeando: La nómina incompleta (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuInstitutos, centros de estudios, de formación y entrenamiento de líderes y de apoyo al capital privado, blogueros, medios de prensa y editoriales de las que se desprenden otras, parecen sorprender a quien dice vivir y trabajar "por la libertad de Cuba" sin que le paguen nada. Esta vez la denuncia no la hacen medios oficiales cubanos.
Staff(2023-04-11). Enro: "A través de la fotografía descubrí lo que antes era invisible para mí"cubadebate.cuCuando se unen talento y juventud, lo que queda es andar, hacer caminos, bregar. Eso hace Enrique González, o Enro, como se le conoce en los medios. Con su cámara al hombro y sus piernas ágiles, se lanza a la calle a "fotear". Si no hay sucesos que reportar, hay la vida, y esa siempre ofrece cosas interesantes y nuevas.
Staff(2023-04-11). øHasta qué punto es peligrosa la "amistad" entre Putin y Xi Jinping?cubadebate.cuDurante una visita del presidente chino a Rusia ambos países profundizaron su ´asociación sin fronteras ª. La visita se produce en un momento en que Occidente se opone diametralmente a Rusia en Ucrania y Washington ha lanzado una Guerra Fría contra China. øHasta qué punto es peligrosa esta ´amistad ª entre Putin y Xi?
Staff(2023-04-11). Aerolínea estadounidense Delta reanuda vuelos entre Miami y La Habana.cubadebate.cuLa aerolínea comercial estadounidense Delta Air Lines reanudó este lunes los vuelos directos desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, informó hoy la cuenta en Twitter de la terminal cubana.
Staff(2023-04-11). Cuba y Suiza, por el fortalecimiento de sus vínculos.cubadebate.cuEl miembro del Buró Político y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, sostuvo un encuentro este lunes con el excelentísimo señor Ignazio Cassis, jefe del Departamento Federal de Asuntos Exteriores de la Confederación Suiza, quien desde el pasado sábado inició una visita oficial a nuestro país.
Staff(2023-04-11). La NBA bate récords de asistencia en la temporada regular.cubadebate.cuLa NBA ha recuperado un terreno que había perdido y ha establecido un nuevo récord de asistencia en los estadios con un total de 22,234,502 personas durante la temporada regular. Además, un total de 791 partidos de los disputados en ronda regular, se efectuaron con los estadios a su máxima capacidad.
Staff(2023-04-11). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia este 10 de abril? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEste lunes 10 de abril retomamos nuestro podcast informativo Las 3 del día. Manténgase conectado que ya comenzamos este resumen radial. Conocerá novedades de salud, cultura, política y del mundo deportivo, entre otras sorpresas. Dele play al debate.
Staff(2023-04-11). Champions League: Manchester City golea 3-0 al Bayern en ida de cuartos.cubadebate.cuLos citizens de Pep Guardiola y Haaland golearon 3-0 al Bayern Múnich en la ida de cuartos de la Champions League. En el Etihad Stadium, el conjunto de Manchester batió a los de Tuchel con goles de Rodri (minuto 28), Bernardo Silva (70) y Haaland (77).
Staff(2023-04-11). Frederich Cepeda asciende a liderazgo de tubeyes en series nacionales.cubadebate.cuEl espirituano Frederich Cepeda se convirtió este lunes en el líder histórico en tubeyes en series nacionales (438), superando al pinero Michel Enríquez (437). Ante el guantanamero Joel Tejeda Claro, en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, Cepeda logró el récord en su primer turno al bate. El 24 espirituano se convierte en el rey de los dobles con 43 años y 25 temporadas.
Staff(2023-04-11). Vegueros y Cocodrilos se imponen en dobles juegos y toman el mando de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuPar de triunfos de Pinar del Río y Matanzas le dieron un vuelco a la tabla de posiciones de la muy cerrada 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que acoge las terceras subseries particulares. Los Vegueros se deshicieron del monarca exponente Granma con dígitos de 2×0 y 2×1, mientras los Cocodrilos yumurinos vencieron 8×4 y 5×0 a Camagàºey.
Staff(2023-04-11). Contra Cuba… °ni en la pelota!cubadebate.cuExiste la ingenua —y a veces malintencionada— idea de que la Patria es un concepto más allá de lo político. Suerte de razonamiento metafísico, hay quien plantea que sentirse o saberse cubano no tiene nada que ver con credo ideológico alguno, sino que parte de una cándida ´identidad cultural ª, de una pertenencia a una comunidad humana, a un espacio geográfico con determinadas regularidades características.
Staff(2023-04-11). "Devastating": GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester.democracynow.org Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he is "working as swiftly" as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 just blocks from the Texas state Capitol. Daniel Perry was also convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting 28-year-old Air Force veteran Garrett Foster. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday it is now launching an investigation into Governor Abbott's request for an expedited pardon. We're joined by Hiram Gilberto Garcia, an independent journalist who live…
Staff(2023-04-11). Headlines for April 11, 2023.democracynow.orgGunman with Assault Rifle Kills 5 and Injures 8 at Louisville Bank, Nashville Council Reinstates State Rep. Justin Jones After GOP Ousts Him for Anti-Gun Protests, Prosecutors File Criminal Charges Against Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Virginia Teacher , DOJ Sues to Block Texas Judge's Ruling Revoking FDA Approval of Abortion Drug, Witnesses Say Burmese Military Airstrikes Kill 100 Villagers, U.S. and Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint War Games in South China Sea, Russia Launches Fresh Wave of Attacks Across Ukraine, Completes POW Swap , Egypt's President Sought to Covertly Ship 40,000 Rockets to…
Staff(2023-04-11). No Justin, No Peace: Expelled TN Rep. Justin Jones Reinstated After Unanimous Nashville Council Vote.democracynow.org Democratic Representative Justin Jones has returned to the Tennessee state House, just days after Republicans voted to expel him. The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him. Following the vote, Jones's supporters marched to the Tennessee Legislature, where he was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. Justin Pearson of Memphis, who was also expelled last week, could be reappointed to the Tennessee House Wednesday if a majority of the Shelby County Commission's 13 members agree to it. We air highlights from Monday's proceedings, as well as Pearson's speech…
Staff(2023-04-11). "Spyfail" Author James Bamford: What Leaked Pentagon Docs Show About Ukraine War, U.S. Spying on Allies.democracynow.org The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released, and more with investigative journalist James Bamford, whose latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
TASS(2023-04-11). G7 finance ministers, central bank heads to meet in Washington on April 12.tass.comSuzuki explained that the talks between the ministers and central bank governors of the G7 countries will be held as part of the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, which will be held in Washington on April 12-13 under the chairmanship of India…
TASS(2023-04-11). Russian ambassador calls Canada's new sanctions 'token gesture'.tass.comAt a news conference with Shmygal earlier on Tuesday, Trudeau announced sanctions against 14 Russian individuals and 34 legal entities, including those linked with Wagner PMC, and nine companies linked with Belarus' financial sector…
TASS(2023-04-11). Leak of classified US documents may have come from CIA — Fox News.tass.comThe television channel reported that most of the documents that are circulating on the Internet are part of the Pentagon's briefings that are delivered electronically on secure iPads to up to 5,000 people…
WSWS(2023-04-13). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa.wsws.orgOne-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…
WSWS(2023-04-13). Expand and unite the university strikes in New Jersey, Michigan and Illinois!wsws.orgThe 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.
WSWS(2023-04-13). Teamsters union shuts down expanding strike at Sysco in advance of UPS contract talks.wsws.orgAfter 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.
WSWS(2023-04-13). Tori and Lokita: The new film by the Dardenne brothers.wsws.orgLokita 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.
Dianne Mathiowetz(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 . . . |
A Guest Author(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. . . . |
teleSUR, odr, JGN(2023-04-13). Rusia envía ayuda humanitaria a Siria.telesurtv.netDurante la jornada las autoridades recibieron un avión cargado con 20 toneladas de alimentos y otros materiales de socorro.
_____(2023-04-13). The Hilarious Goon Show of Biden's Democracy Talk Shop for Global South Leaders.strategic-culture.orgThe 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). When Humble Pie-Eating Macron Visits Xi.strategic-culture.orgIt 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…
Albert Bender(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 …
Marilyn Bechtel(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 …
Mark Gruenberg(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 …
Shimbun Akahata(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 …
Special to People's World(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 …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgEsophageal 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHeart 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Does my child need ear tubes?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMiddle 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). A new heart and a renewed zest for life.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWhether 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Science Saturday: A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Bianca's transplant journey.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpring 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….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Is tinnitus making you miserable?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgTinnitus 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgKidney 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAlthough 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMore 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAdvances 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgOften, 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: …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgBeginning 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, 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….
The Associated Press(2023-04-13). Brazil's Lula in Shanghai to Boost Ties With China.latinorebels.comBrazilian 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.
Justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal(2023-04-13). Monday 4/17: FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Courthouse, 95 7th Street @ Mission Street, San Francisco…
Fast Response in SF(2023-04-13). The abortion pill must not be banned!indybay.orgThe 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.
Friedrich Steinfeld(2023-04-13). Israel on the brink of civil war?indybay.orgThis 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:…
Chris Jenkins(2023-04-13). WA nurses and midwives still face huge fines, deregistration.greenleft.org.auThe 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.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023.news.antiwar.comA 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 …
Dmitriy Kovalevich, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive.popularresistance.orgMarch 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…
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). E China's Zibo barbeque brings opportunities of transformation.ecns.cnZibo, 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Chinese modernization has clear goals, plans, strategies: Xi.ecns.cnXi 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Russia says to use Int'l Space Station until 2028.ecns.cnThe 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Tracking technology helps boost camel herding in Xinjiang.ecns.cnWith 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). U.S. jeopardizes global cyber security: Foreign Ministry.ecns.cnThe U.S. is the origin of cyber warfare and the biggest global cyber thief, and it is of common interest for all to reveal U.S.' hypocrisy on cyber security, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Macron says Europe must control destiny.ecns.cnFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has shared his vision of "European sovereignty" during a two-day state visit to the Netherlands.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade returns to growth.ecns.cnChina'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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Hainan sees foreign trade surge in past 5 yrs: official.ecns.cnChina'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).
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Scientists validate "restaurant dinosaur tracks"ecns.cnScientists 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Sanya issues over $5 million vouchers to attract tourists.ecns.cnSouth China's Sanya City will issue a total of 35 million yuan ($ 5.09 million) worth of vouchers to boost local tourism in the off season, according to the Sanya Tourism Promotion Board on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Real estate speculators get stuck in metaverse.ecns.cnOver the past few years, a group of people have plunged into the virtual world, buying houses and land, collecting art, but some ended up with nothing. Going from making 3,000 yuan ($436.3) in seconds to losing money, the good times seem to have been fleeting.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Snow leopard pictured on Qilian Mountains.ecns.cnSnow 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). In Numbers: China-Brazil ties set to open a new chapter.ecns.cnData 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Straw dragon dance promotes Mulam ethnic tradition in Guangxi.ecns.cnLuocheng 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.
Editor(2023-04-13). New York Times Is Now Telling Bigger Lies Than Iraq WMDs and More Effectively.scheerpost.com By David Swanson / World BEYOND War The New York Times routinely tells bigger lies than the clumsy nonsense it published about weapons in Iraq. Here's an example. This package of lies is called "Liberals Have a Blind Spot on Defense" but mentions nothing related to defense. It simply pretends that militarism is defensive by applying that word …
Editor(2023-04-13). Politicians Around the World Demand US Drop Charges Against Assange.scheerpost.com By Kevin Gosztola / The Dissenter Elected politicians in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United Kingdom signed on to letters to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that the Justice Department drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. A letter of opposition signed by four members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including …
Fight Back(2023-04-13). Protest at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.fightbacknews.orgInterview 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…
Hazel Katz, The Real News Network.(2023-04-13). The UC Strike Showed There's Power In A Union.popularresistance.orgOn Dec. 23, 2022, members of the Academic Student Employees (UAW 2865) and Student Researchers United, both organized under the United Auto Workers, voted 11,386 to 7,097 (ASE) and 10,057 to 4,640 (SRU) to ratify tentative agreements reached with the University of California. The ratification vote ended the largest higher education academic worker strike in US history, where 48,000 workers walked off the job for six weeks. | I work within the Academic Student Employee (ASE) unit, instructing twice weekly sections of 30 undergraduates each. My teaching assistant contract is 20 hours of paid work per week, but as a…
Jim McIlroy(2023-04-13). Students protest universities' support for AUKUS.greenleft.org.auStudents 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.
Julianne Tveten, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting.(2023-04-13). US Media Denounce Twitter's 'State Media' Label When It Affects NPR.popularresistance.orgAs part of an ongoing, impulsive and reactionary legacy news outlets, Elon Musk's added to its list of "state-affiliated media"—a label from which all US media had, until recently, been exempt (FAIR.org, 1/6/23). | NPR (4/5/23) rebuked the label, and major media rushed to the public broadcaster's defense. "Twitter Slaps NPR With a Dubious New Tag: 'State-Affiliated Media,'" read a Washington Post headline (4/5/23). Vanity Fair (4/5/23) lambasted the "false equivalence between NPR and state propaganda agencies." CBS News (4/5/23), AP (4/5/23) and CNN (4/5/23) emphatically quoted NPR's self-description as a p…
Kate King, Portside.(2023-04-13). Union Hotel Workers In NYC Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise In 100 Years.popularresistance.orgA New York hotel union has reached a deal with hotel owners and operators that will boost the wages of hospitality workers by $7.50 an hour, the largest increase in the union's 100-year history. | The agreement covers 7,000 members of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council who work at 87 suburban hotels spanning from Princeton, N.J., to New York's Albany region and Long Island. The five-year pact has already been ratified by the employers and is expected to be ratified by workers this month, according to union President Rich Maroko. | The new contract doesn't include New York City hotels, where union members are als…
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams.(2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others To Carry On The 'Helsinki Spirit'.popularresistance.orgOn 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. | In the context of the not-so-cold war between the United States, NATO and Russia, any of these borders is a potentially dangerous flashpoint that could trigger a new crisis, or even a world war. But a key difference with the Finnish border is that it comes within ab…
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2023-04-13). 'Plantation Politics' To Blame For Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis.popularresistance.orgJackson, Mississippi – Jackson, Mississippi made international headlines last summer when from August 30 to September 5, water stopped flowing entirely for over 150,000 residents. In the past seven months since then, the Mississippi capital's water system has been plagued with crisis after crisis. And yet, the crumbling water infrastructure remains largely unchanged. Why is this? The answer lies in the antagonistic and racist attitude that majority white state leadership has towards the Black officials of Jackson, which has one of the largest Black populations per capita of any city in the US.
Olivia Rosane, Ecowatch.(2023-04-13). Montana Judge Cancels Gas Power Plant Permit Over Climate Concern.popularresistance.orgClimate concerns motivated a Montana judge to cancel the air quality permit for a controversial natural gas power plant. | The 175-megawatt NorthWestern Energy plant would have emitted more than 23 million tons of greenhouse gases over its 30-year or more lifespan — the equivalent of adding 167,327 new cars to the roads each year — something that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) did not fully consider when it issued the permit, Montana 13th Judicial District Court Judge Michael Moses ruled Thursday. | "DEQ's failure to analyze this issue violated the clear and unambiguous language…
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Black Sea Will Never Be NATO's Sea – Kremlin.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Black Sea will never be NATO's sea, it is a common area, and there should be indivisible security, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). 'Chilling and Frightening': US Bioweapons in Ukraine Pose Massive Risks.sputnikglobe.comEarlier this week, Russian lawmakers finished a probe into the US-sponsored military-related biological activities in laboratories across Ukraine, putting their findings into a 200-page report — a document, which astonished some observers in Moscow and overseas.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Donald Trump Sues Michael Cohen, Accuses Ex-Attorney of Breach of Contract & 'Spreading Falsehoods'.sputnikglobe.comPreviously, Donald Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to his alleged involvement in a hush money payment and cover-up involving a purported affair with porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential elections. Trump's ex-attorney, Michael Cohen, is expected to serve as a witness in the case.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Video: Pension Reform Opponents Erect Barricades Near French Constitutional Council.sputnikglobe.comPARIS (Sputnik) – Opponents of raising the retirement age in France have erected barricades of trash containers outside the entrance to the French Constitutional Council amid the 12th nationwide protest against pension reform ahead of a key court ruling, French media reported on Thursday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). South Africa's Central Bank Governor Calls for Deregulation of Energy, Transport Sectors.sputnikglobe.comSeveral of the country's nationalized industries have long had allegations of corruption levelled against them by the general public and the government, and have subsequently failed to provide services. Furthermore, the indebted firms are putting pressure on South Africa's struggling public finances.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Tanzania and Burundi Issue Tender To Build Electrified Railway.sputnikglobe.comIn light of the recent launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which encompasses most of the nations in the continent with a combined GDP of more than $3 trillion, African countries have set about to improve regional connectivity and infrastructure.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Top US Officials May Have Greenlighted Pentagon Leaks to Mislead Russia – Ex-FBI Agent.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden or other top ranking US administration officials could have approved all or some of the recent Pentagon leaks as part of a misinformation campaign to confuse Russia, retired FBI Agent and former Minneapolis Division Legal Counsel Coleen Rowley told Sputnik.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). What to Expect From German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's Visit to China.sputnikglobe.comGerman Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will visit China in the wake of the backlash generated by remarks that the French President made after his own trip to Beijing. Emmanuel Macron had suggested that Europe should stay out of the feud between the US and China over Taiwan, and that the continent needs to "wake up" to its own interests.
Staff(2023-04-13). La triste historia del subcampeón olimpico cubano, Oscar Macías, en Miami-Dade (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLos 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.
Staff(2023-04-13). Las 3 del Día: øCuáles son las noticias más destacadas del 12 de abril? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos 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.
Staff(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/re3bOVQkyvStaff(2023-04-13). Tibisay Lucena, Former CNE President & Minister for University Education, Dies Aged 63.orinocotribune.comTibisay Lucena, the former president of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) and current minister of university education, died this Wednesday, April 12, as reported by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez via social "Tibisay Lucena changed our landscape," Rodríguez wrote. "Distinguished daughter of Venezuela, former president of the electoral power and minister of university education. She was a true militant in life, and she fought her last battle without respite. Our condolences to her family an…
Staff(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, …
Will Hodgkinson, Workers World.(2023-04-13). Healthcare Activists Demand: Restore Covid-19 Protections Now!popularresistance.orgBoston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (Mass. CHE) held an online press conference on April 5 to demand the state keep protections against COVID-19 in place to safeguard health care workers, people with disabilities and the general population during the continuing pandemic. | The conference was a response to Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy's decision to comply with the Biden administration's decision to terminate the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11. | Ending the PHE, which was initially declared by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in January 20…
| (2023-04-13). Saudi hosts landmark Iran, Syria visits.tribune.com.pk Saudi Arabia hosted landmark delegations from Iran and Syria on Wednesday as Gulf countries prepare for re-establishing diplomatic ties after years of bitter divisions. | Only hours after Iranian state media said a delegation had touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia announced the arrival of Syria's foreign minister in Jeddah — the first such trip since the country's civil war broke out in 2011. | With Iran's president also expected in Saudi soon, and the Saudis negotiating with Yemen's Huthi rebels this week in an attempt to end fighting there, optimism has blossomed for the turbulent Gulf region during Ramad…
Juan Cole(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 …
Middle East Monitor(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 …
The Conversation(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, …
contributors(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. …
WSWS(2023-04-12). Biden navigates Brexit, Northern Ireland crisis in visit to Belfast.wsws.orgBiden's task in his speech at Ulster University was to avoid inflaming the crisis, while lightly pressuring the Democratic Unionist Party into ending its boycott and scolding the UK government for failing to resolve the situation.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Growing support for UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee.wsws.orgPostal workers identify with the warning sounded that, left in the hands of Communication Workers Union leaders Dave Ward and Andy Furey, their 8-month battle to defend their livelihoods faces a rout. They are looking for a means to fight back.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon documents expose US war propaganda.wsws.orgSince February 2022, the American public has been subjected to a ceaseless barrage of propaganda surrounding the Ukraine war, aiming to get the American population to support US involvement in a brutal, fratricidal military conflict on the other side of the globe.
Derrick Broze(2023-04-12). Second Phase of Fluoride Lawsuit Set to Begin in January 2024.thelastamericanvagabond.comThe U.S. government and plaintiffs have agreed to begin a second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit in January 2024. On Tuesday Judge Edward Chen, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set a date of January 29, 2024 for the second phase of the ongoing fluoride lawsuit. The second phase
Ryan Cristián(2023-04-12). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 12.thelastamericanvagabond.comJoin us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-12). Is The US-Israel Relationship Really Falling Apart?thelastamericanvagabond.comAfter the mysterious leaking of Pentagon documents and months of instability for Tel Aviv, the Israel-US relationship is being called into question in a significant way. What seems to be a clash between the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Biden White House, has sparked interest in where the special relationship is headed.
Ryan Cristián(2023-04-12). Freddie Ponton Interview — What Is Happening In France & Is The US Government Involved?thelastamericanvagabond.comJoining me today is Freddie Ponton, here to discuss the major protests — and the subsequent tyrannical police violence — taking place in France, and what may be truly driving it. The narrative on the surface, which no doubt plays a factor, is that this began due to President Macron's proposed pension reforms. However, when
_____(2023-04-12). Another Morning (and More Mourning) in America.strategic-culture.orgYet another mass shooting, this one in Louisville, Kentucky, and once again I marvel at the language used to describe such occurrences. The shooting that left five dead at a bank was described as a "tragic event," akin to a tornado, something that simply can't be prevented. The "heroes" were the responding police officers, and they certainly deserve credit for their bravery in confronting the shooter and killing him (one officer remains in critical condition).
_____(2023-04-12). The Dishonesty of the 'Antiwar' Left.strategic-culture.orgThe left abhors the one figure in decades who has meaningfully rolled back the self-righteous imperium. | By Sohrab AHMARI | According to one strand of leftist thinking, progressives should embrace U.S. global dominance as a vehicle for global emancipation. If that sounds crazy, it's because it is. And while only a very few, relatively marginal figures today openly profess it —
_____(2023-04-12). Macron's Musings on Europe's 'Strategic Autonomy'… Much Ado About Nothing, But U.S. Insecurity Is Palpable.strategic-culture.orgDespite his geopolitical impotence and reliable vassalage, the American fury at Macron's comments is instructive. | French President Emmanuel Macron has got the Americans in a flap with his comments advocating greater European strategic autonomy and for the old continent to avoid becoming embroiled in a U.S.-China confrontation over Taiwan. | Macron made his remarks while traveling back from China where he appeared to have been well received by President Xi Jinping. The trip
Jason Wilson, Jeff Tischauser(2023-04-12). Patriot Front Members Appear on Idaho Wanted List.splcenter.orgJudges in Kootenai County, Idaho, have issued arrest warrants for five members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, and the men have been added to a wanted list circulated by that county's sheriff.
Norman Markowitz(2023-04-12). Striking Rutgers history professor: The administration thinks academic workers don't matter.peoplesworld.org Rutgers University campuses went on strike on Monday, April 10, 2023, after its faculty and staff unions finally got fed up with working without a contract—a position we've been in since June 31, 2022. I have taught at Rutgers since 1971, and we were among the first universities in the country with a unionized faculty …
Bruni de la Motte(2023-04-12). The late East Germany, a new (distorted) history in review.peoplesworld.org The German Democratic Republic (1949-1990) has long been a subject neglected by many historians—or, if it is given attention, it's been portrayed simply as a totalitarian country ruled by Stalinists who oppressed the population. Katja Hoyer's new book on the GDR, Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990, in its British edition, soon to be published …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-12). Rutgers forces 9,000 faculty, medical staffers to strike.peoplesworld.org NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—After a year of management intransigence in bargaining, and despite mediation efforts by pro-worker Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, some 9,000 full-time and part-time faculty, including medical staffers, at Rutgers University were forced to strike, starting on the morning of April 10. The strike shut down all three campuses, in New Brunswick, Newark, and …
Adriaan Alsema(2023-04-12). Colombia's police chief resigns.colombiareports.comThe director of Colombia's National Police resigned amid criticism over his religious fanaticism. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the resignation of Henry Sanabria eight months after appointing the general as the…
Albert Bender(2023-04-12). People's victory: Reinstatement of Black lawmaker Justin Jones a defeat for fascism.peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—By a unanimous vote, exiled Black lawmaker Justin Jones was reappointed to the Tennessee State House of Representatives by an emergency session of Metro Nashville Council on April 10. His return to the legislature came just a scant few days after his expulsion by the Republican-controlled body on April 6 for so-called "disorderly behavior." The behavior deemed disorderly …
Alice Slater, Peace, Planet News.(2023-04-12). The Toxic Legacy Of The Nuclear Age.popularresistance.orgThe world is awash in radioactive waste. We simply haven't a clue where to put it. The best we have come up with in the United States is a harebrained scheme to ship the lethal carcinogenic garbage from nuclear weapons and civilian nuclear power plants, by rail and by truck, from the four corners of the continent, and bury it in a hole in the ground in Nevada at Yucca Mountain. Citizens groups, like the proverbial boy with his finger in the dike, have been holding off the onslaught of this devastating disposal solution, preventing the legislation from passing in the Congress. Deadly plutonium remains toxic for 25…
Allyssa Pollard, Unite Here!(2023-04-12). Food Service Workers At The World Bank Announce Picket Line.popularresistance.orgWashington, DC — UNITE HERE Local 23 on Thursday released the results of a survey of 76% of the Compass workers who staff food service at the World Bank that detail ways workers struggle to afford necessities like food and housing. Workers are in negotiations for new union contracts that keep up with the cost of living and additionally announced a picket line action on the Compass-operated cafeteria at the World Bank on Wednesday, April 12. | UNITE HERE is in negotiations with Compass Group for workers in cafeterias at several high-profile DC locations in addition to the World Bank, including the Smithsonia…
americanthinker(2023-04-12). Laughing at the Lies of the Left.americanthinker.comWe are in a battle between good and evil, but evil cannot be honest about its true nature so it must lie. Laughing at their lies is the best way to counter them.
americanthinker(2023-04-12). Nike hands real women a real insult.americanthinker.comA man who has gained social credit by pretending to have transformed into a little girl is raking in the big bucks—but real people are beginning to push back.
americanthinker(2023-04-12). World Health Organization is sexualizing children.americanthinker.comTeaching pre-kindergarteners to masturbate. They are coming for our children. Openly, but for the moment obscurely, UN health bureaucrats are pushing the sexualization of young children.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-12). Burmese Junta Escalates Attack on Resistance: Bombs Civilians, Killing 100.truthout.orgBurma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. |
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-12). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations.america.cgtn.com Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability? Iran and Saudi Arabia took steps last month to restore diplomatic ties which some observers said was a big step for international security. On Tuesday, delegations from both countries started the process of re-opening their respective embassies. The …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Target Security Guard Throws Knockout Punch Over Demand That $1000 Bill Be Paid With Reparations.moguldom.comA Black female Target customer was punched in the face by a store security guard after the two got into a confrontation over more than $1,000 worth of groceries. The fight began when the customer asked for "reparations" while at a checkout line, according to a police report. While the incident happened in October 2022 …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Dalai Lama Shocks World By Kissing Boy On Video With Suggestive Pedo Overtones.moguldom.comA resurfaced video shows the Dalai Lama, 87, seemingly telling a child to suck his tongue. But the supporters of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism say wait, it's not what you think it is. According to the supporters of the Dalai Lama, there is something called a "tongue greeting" in Tibetan culture—not "sucking." Sticking the …
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Donbass On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Su-24 of the Ukrainian Air Force near the village of Krasny Liman | Russian artillery shelled Ukrainian Army positions in Chasov Yar town | Russian artillery shelled Ukrainian Army positions in Konstantinovka town | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Clashes between Russian forces and the A…
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Syria On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On April 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On April 11, the Secretariat of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council called for a meeting to discuss the possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League | On April 11, unknown gunmen assassinated the leader of Division 50 group affiliated with the HTS in Qatma town | US State Department announced reward o…
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Yemen On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 51 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | UAE servicemen and military advisors evacuated their positions in Marah and Belhaf bases in Shabwah province and retreated to Al-Mukalla city in Hadhramout province | Al-Amaliqa militants took control of the Bayhan district in the west of Shabwa province from the Shabwa Defense Forces | A UAE cargo ship carrying weapons and military eq…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Israel Hit HQ Of Syrian President Brother During Recent Strikes.southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Israel hit the headquarters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother during a recent wave of The strikes, which took place on April 9, were a response to two salvos of rockets which were launched from southern Syria at the Israeli-occupied Golan heights in the early…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Russian Air Defenses Shot Down More Than 100 Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drones.southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. | Russian air defenses have shot down more than 100 Bayraktar TB2 combat drones supplied by Turkey since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Andrey Demin, the commander of the Air Defense Force, deputy commander-in-chief of the Aerospace Forces, revealed in an interview with the Russian army daily newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda that was published on April 10. "There are practically no fundamental distinctions between fi…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives In Saudi Arabia On First Visit In Over Decade.southfront.org Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereiji. | On April 12, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on a breakthrough visit to push forward the normalization process between the two Arab countries. | The official Saudi Press Agency said that Mekdad will discuss efforts that aim to reach a political solution to Syria's crisis during the visit. | Discussions will tackle means to reach a solution that maintains…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). U.S. Retaliates After Rocket Attack On Northeastern Syria Base.southfront.org ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | A rocket attack targeted a base of the United States in Syria's northeastern region on April 10, less than a month after a
Ben Norton(2023-04-12). Geopolitical Game Changer: China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow to Petrodollar and US Economic Hegemony.orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…
Brittani Banks(2023-04-12). How the War in Ukraine Is Shaking up the Global Arms Industry.independentmediainstitute.orgOn March 21, 2023, India's air force confirmed that a major Russian arms delivery would not occur, citing Russia's logistical challenges stemming from its war in Ukraine. It has served as the latest example of Russia's inability to complete weapons deals with India since the conflict began in February 2022. India is the world's largest …
Carson Minow(2023-04-12). Officials release 911 audio from Louisville, Kentucky mass shooting.america.cgtn.com Officials in Louisville, Kentucky have released the 911 audio from Monday's deadly mass shooting at Old National Bank. The calls are chilling — workers from inside the building pleading for help. A warning — what you are about to hear is disturbing. Toni Waterman has …
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect Those Forced to Seek Abortion Out of State.truthout.orgA new rule proposed on Wednesday by the administration of President Joe Biden aims to prevent law enforcement from obtaining information about abortion services a person obtains if the reproductive health care they received was done legally in a different jurisdiction. The proposal, which is being made within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Manhattan DA Sues Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan to Stop Interference in Indictment.truthout.orgManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a lawsuit against House Judiciary chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), accusing the federal lawmaker of engaging in a "brazen and unconstitutional attack" against the New York prosecutor through his attempts to investigate the inquiry and indictment of former President Donald Trump. Beginning in the middle of last month, prior to Trump even being… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Missouri State House Republicans Pass Budget Bill That Removes Library Funding.truthout.orgRepublican lawmakers in the Missouri state House of Representatives followed through on threats they previously made to librarians, passing a state budget this week that eliminates all funding to public libraries throughout the "Show Me State." Around $4.5 million in funds that would have been included in the budget for libraries were instead dropped down to zero, after cuts proposed by Rep. |
CJ Baker(2023-04-12). Protest Song Of The Week: 'Go As Free Companions' By Dawn Ray'd.shadowproof.comDawn Ray'd is a UK anarchist black metal band that draws from the folk traditions of rebel music. On their latest album "To Know The Light," the trio conveys a rousing anti-fascist message that balances the bleakness that black metal is known for with a sense of optimism.
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch.(2023-04-12). Ohio: Groups Sue To Block New Law Allowing Fracking In State Parks.popularresistance.orgEnvironmental and community groups in Ohio have filed a preliminary injunction to stop the leasing of public lands — including state parks — to the oil and gas industry. | Ohio HB 507, which redefines methane gas as "green energy" and requires state parks to lease their lands for fracking, went into effect on April 7. Originally an agricultural bill with its focus on poultry, the law was quickly expanded to include granting petrochemical, agricultural and fracking rights to industry. | The groups oppose the law on a constitutional basis, in addition to their objection to the obligatory leasing of publ…
Dan Schwartz, Topher Sanders, ProPublica.(2023-04-12). The True Dangers Of Long Trains.popularresistance.orgJust before 5 a.m., Harry Shaffer's wife called to him from across the living room, where he'd fallen asleep on the couch, exhausted from installing an aboveground pool. Did he hear that sound, that metallic screeching from up the valley? She opened the door of their double-wide trailer and walked outside as Shaffer closed his eyes. | A moment later came a thunderous crack of splintering lumber. Debris shot through the living room. Shaffer opened his eyes again to find a hulking train car steps from where he lay. It had shorn off the roof, exposing the murk of the pre-dawn sky. He jumped up and ran outside and sa…
Dan Williams(2023-04-12). Family of Ronald Greene heads to court.america.cgtn.com Five police officers charged in connection with the death of a Black motorist back in 2019 were back in a Louisiana courtroom Tuesday. All pleaded 'not guilty' to charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction of justice. The State troopers had originally claimed 49-year-old Ronald …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Billionaire Managing $120 Billion Real Estate Fund: America Is Headed Into A Serious Recession.moguldom.comBarry Sternlicht, who runs the real estate-focused private equity firm Starwood Capital Group, predicts that inflation is about to "drop hard" and the U.S. is headed for a serious recession thanks to falling rent and housing prices. But falling rents won't show up in inflation data until later this year Sternlicht predicted. Sternlicht has a …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Closely Watched CPI Report Shows Persistent High Inflation, Should Keep Rate Hikes In Play.moguldom.comPrices rose 5 percent in the year ending in March, down from the 6 percent inflation rate in February and the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. March prices rose 0.1 percent compared to February prices, driven by steep rent costs. Falling energy prices …
Daniel Kovalik(2023-04-12). Five years ago in Nicaragua: a coup attempt begins.mronline.org In the first few months of 2018, Nicaragua hardly appeared to be a strong candidate for an attempted coup. Daniel Ortega's government had an 80 per cent approval rating in a poll a few months earlier.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Leaks Showing US Spied on South Korea Spark Outrage in Seoul.news.antiwar.comPentagon documents that surfaced online that revealed the US was spying on South Korean officials have sparked outrage from opposition lawmakers in Seoul while the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is downplaying the leaks. According to The Wall Street Journal, the documents show the contents of a conversation between two of Yoon's top …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Jake Sullivan Discusses Yemen Peace Talks With Saudi Crown Prince.news.antiwar.comNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday about the ongoing Saudi-Houthi peace talks aimed at ending the war in Yemen. According to the White House, Sullivan "welcomed Saudi Arabia's extraordinary efforts to pursue a more comprehensive roadmap for ending the war." He said the US was sending …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Macron Stands By China Comments After Drawing Criticism.news.antiwar.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron is standing by his comments about how Europe shouldn't follow the US into a confrontation with China over Taiwan despite the backlash the remarks have drawn. "This is something the president stands by entirely," a French diplomat told reporters, according to Reuters. Macron's warning that Europe shouldn't be "America's followers" is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Report: South Korea to 'Lend' 500,000 Artillery Shells to US.news.antiwar.comSouth Korea has agreed to "lend" the US 500,000 155mm artillery shells, the South Korean newspaper DongA Ilbo reported on Wednesday. The report said the US and South Korea agreed on the deal in March, but there's been no public confirmation from either side. The reason to lend the shells instead of selling them is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Seymour Hersh: the CIA Knows Ukrainian Officials Are Skimming US Aid.news.antiwar.comOn Wednesday, Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report on Substack that alleged the CIA was aware of widespread corruption in Ukraine and the embezzlement of US aid. The report said the Ukrainian government has been using US taxpayer money to purchase diesel from Russia to fuel its military. Hersh said Zelensky "has been buying …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Saudi Arabia for the First Time Since 2011.news.antiwar.comSyrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as Riyadh and Damascus are working toward normalization. Mekdad's trip marks the first time a Syrian foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia since 2011, when Riyadh cut ties with Damascus and threw support behind the failed regime change effort against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). US Slaps Sanctions on Hungary Bank Over Russia Ties.news.antiwar.comThe US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a bank based in Hungary over its ties to Russia, a move that further strains ties between Washington and Budapest. According to Reuters, the sanctions targeted three top officials in the International Investment Bank in Budapest, two Russian nationals, and one Hungarian national. US Ambassador to Hungary David …
Dominique Galeano(2023-04-12). Migrar al Norte: frontera entre Estados Unidos y México.globalizacion.caEn los últimos nueve años murieron más de cuatro mil migrantes intentando cruzar la frontera estadounidense. La frontera entre Estados Unidos y México tiene más de 3.000 kilómetros de extensión con un muro que bordea más de mil kilómetros y…
Drag Up Fight Back Demo in SF(2023-04-12). Don't Hate What You Don't Understand.indybay.orgMost Americans oppose restrictions on LGBTQ+ people, yet Republican state and local lawmakers are pursuing hundreds of bills targeting their rights across the U.S. | San Francisco reacted on April 8 with even more than the usual outrageous style of a Bay Area protest.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Ma Ying-jeou's mainland visit shows cross-Strait kinship: spokesperson.ecns.cnA spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office noted that the visit of Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, to the Chinese mainland showed that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese and of one family.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China issues revised rules for military recruitment.ecns.cnA set of revised rules regarding military recruitment has been released by the State Council and the Central Military Commission, aiming to provide institutional guarantees for consolidating national defense and building strong armed forces.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). 80 arrested for drug trafficking in N. China.ecns.cnPolice in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region have busted an inter-provincial drug-trafficking ring, nabbing 80 suspects, said the local public security bureau on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China makes solid progress in developing computing power.ecns.cnThe scale of China's computing power industry has expanded at an annual rate of nearly 30 percent in recent years, amid the country's push to develop its digital economy, official data showed.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). EU foreign policy chief to visit China.ecns.cnJosep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and vice president of the European Commission, will pay a visit to China and hold the 12th round of China-EU high-level strategic dialogue from April 13 to 15.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China to ship out aid materials for climate change projects.ecns.cnChina's aid materials for the three climate change projects in Kiribati, Botswana, and Costa Rica, as part of South-South cooperation, have finished production and will be shipped out soon, according to the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Does mysterious acupoint Kung Fu really exist?>.ecns.cnIn Chinese costume dramas, people often see a miraculous martial arts skill called Dian Xue (acupoint), which uses pressure points to control or immobilize an opponent. Dian means to strike with a finger and Xue means an acupuncture point.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Yiwu plans to build digitalized global trade center of small commodities.ecns.cnThe China Commodities City Group Co in Zhejiang announced on Wednesday plans to build a global digitalized free trade center in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to integrate digital technologies and digital infrastructure with the small commodities sector in the province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). German Foreign Minister to visit China.ecns.cnAt the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will pay an official visit to China from April 13 to 15, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China to open-source data from first comprehensive solar probe.ecns.cnChina has held a special meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday to announce the launch of sharing of data collected by the country's first comprehensive solar probe Kuafu-1, with program's leading scientist welcoming global cooperation on solar studies.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Aerial view of Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge in Fujian.ecns.cnAerial view shows the Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge, a part of the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway, in east China's Fujian Province. The 14.7-km-long bridge is the first cross-sea high-speed railway in China.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Azalea flowers in full bloom in Nanjing.ecns.cnAzalea flowers enter full bloom along the Nanjing City Wall, one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province of China, April 11, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Machines help transplant pepper seedlings in Xinjiang.ecns.cnFarmers are busy transplanting pepper seedlings with machineries at Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, April 11, 2023.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Necklace worth 30 million yuan makes debut in Hainan.ecns.cnA necklace worth 30 million yuan ($ 4.35 million) from Chinese jewelry brand GAONAS"ÄÄwas on display for the first time at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICP) in Haikou City, south China's Hainan Province on Tuesday.
Editor(2023-04-12). Ellen Brown: The Cobalt Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster.scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost 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 …
Ezequiel Beer(2023-04-12). Elecciones en Argentina: una lejanía imponderable.globalizacion.caEstimativamente las elecciones PASO Presidenciales se realizaran en 5 meses un tiempo casi inimaginable para un país que día a día no para de sorprender ni a propios ni a extraños. | La vertiginosidad de los últimos acontecimientos que son acompañados…
Fernando De la Cuadra(2023-04-12). Bolsonarismo, violencia y salud mental en Brasil.globalizacion.caEn los últimos días la sociedad brasileña ha recibido con enorme consternación las noticias sobre las diversas masacres y atentados ocurridos en escuelas del país. En la última, un hombre de 25 años atacó con un hacha a niños y…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Great progress: FRSO fund drive nets $25,000 so far.fightbacknews.orgIn the two weeks since the announcement of Freedom Road Socialist Organization's $130,000 Spring Fundraising Drive, more than $25,000 has come in. More contributions are coming in every day. | FRSO Political Secretary Mick Kelly states, "We are off to a great start. FRSO is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. We need to expand our capacity. This means we will be expanding our national office and bringing on more full-time staff. We will have more publications. And we will continue to send out organizers to build new districts of FRSO." | Kelly continued, "The decline of monopoly capitalism is accelerat…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Milwaukee SDS unveils new campaign to increase Black enrollment on campus.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 11, organizers with the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) took to Spaights Plaza in the middle of campus to announce a new campaign focused on addressing the shockingly low percentage of Black students on campus, increasing Black representation in student resources like mental health services, and the graduation rate of existing Black students. | "UWM claims to be a campus that supports and values diversity, equity and inclusion, but only 6% of UWM students are Black, even though Black people make up 38% of Milwaukee residents," said Trenton Houck, outreach c…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). A people's mandate: Milwaukee County overwhelmingly demands an end to state abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 4, activists with Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) celebrated the end of the Wisconsin spring election. Many organizations poured energy into the extremely important State Supreme Court election, which had reproductive rights, workers' rights, and fair electoral maps taking center stage. RJAM focused on getting voters to the polls by encouraging Milwaukee people to vote in favor of an advisory referendum, polling Milwaukee County's opinion on overturning the state's 1849 abortion ban. | RJAM was able to win this advisory referendum after picketing county supervisor…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Tampa stands against the 6-week abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgTampa FL – On April 8, dozens of community members gathered to protest the six-week abortion ban recently passed in the state government. Led by the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) the people of Tampa spoke out against the abortion ban and the repression happening across the state of Florida. | The six-week abortion ban would not only drastically shorten the span of time in which people are legally allowed to get an abortion, but also gives an extra $25 million in funding each year from the state to anti-abortion clinics. These are fake clinics that lie to those seeking abortion, potentially endanger…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). University of Washington students rally to support workers at Homegrown Sandwiches.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Wednesday, April 5, students rallied in front of Suzzallo Library in the University of Washington's Seattle campus to support Homegrown workers in their fight for a contract. The rally was called by the Progressive Student Union at UW (PSU), a chapter of New Students For A Democratic Society. | In the middle of campus, students and community members came to hear speeches from union organizers, rank-and-file Homegrown workers, and other students in solidarity with the union campaign at Homegrown Sustainable sandwiches. | Homegrown workers voted to unionize with UNITE HERE Local 8 last December aft…
Filler Collective(2023-04-12). Action in Solidarity with Striking Post-Gazette Workers in Pittsburgh.itsgoingdown.orgReport on attempted blockade of newspapers by striking workers and their supporters. Originally posted to Filler Collective. A group of roughly 40 people from multiple different unions, community organizations, and autonomous groups delayed a shipment of Post-Gazette papers for roughly two hours beginning at midnight Saturday April 1st. I am not a Post-Gazette worker. I…
Frank Hartzell(2023-04-12). Hundreds of schools have been hoaxed by "Ethiopian" caller for 1 year but FBI no comment.indybay.orgThe FBI and Justice Department has no comment about more than a year worth of hoax phone calls, numbering in the high hundreds or thousands of schools all over the nation. The calls have all been coming from a single source, traced to Ethiopia. The caller has a thick foreign accent. But also, there is a robotic version of the same caller that also has a thick foreign accent. VERY strange and nobody, including local police are being briefed about this, so schools are taken by surprise. Kids are scared to death. And no comment whatsoever by any politicans. The scale of this is unreal…
Gillian Thomas(2023-04-12). The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: How We Got Here.aclu.org Although the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade cast a long shadow over reproductive rights, there were some victories to cheer in 2022. Among them was the culmination of a long, hard-fought campaign to sign the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law. A win
Hedelberto Lopez Blanch(2023-04-12). Almagro: 3 Years of Honeymoon Paid For by the OAS.orinocotribune.comBy Hedelberto López Blanch — Apr 7, 2023 | The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, tried to compete with the film Around the World in 80 Days and, for two years, spent honeymoons in about 30 countries with a lover whose expenses were mostly paid for by the organization. | In total, this right-wing enemy of the democratic peoples of Latin America, who complies with the guidelines emanating from Washington, traveled at least 34 times accompanied by an advisor with whom he maintained a "sentimental relationship," according to an investigation carried out by the organiza…
Indigenous Action(2023-04-12). No Pardon for Genocide: Rejecting the Catholic Church's "Repudiation" of the Doctrine of Discovery.itsgoingdown.orgEditorial from Indigenous Action rejecting the Catholic Church's so-called 'repudiation' of genocide and colonialism. On March 30th, 2023 a joint statement was released by administrative departments of the Vatican City-State condemning "acts of violence, oppression, social injustice and slavery, including those committed against indigenous peoples." The Catholic Church stated that it "…repudiates those concepts that…
infobrics(2023-04-12). China Queers India-Russia Tech Ties.infobrics.orgChina's dominant position in its partnership with Russia has implications for India's security and critical technology choices…
infobrics(2023-04-12). Pentagon 'leaks' — elaborate counterintelligence op?>.infobrics.orgVirtually the entire US propaganda machine has been disseminating the ‚Äûleaks" for days and neither the Pentagon nor the White House have pressed any charges or activated any emergency mechanism to prevent further revelations.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Arsonist Ex-Ukrainian Government Minister Assisted Canadian Government-Funded Nazi Propaganda Bus Tour.libya360.wordpress.comChristian Shingiro and Aidan Jonah The Trade Unions Building in Odessa burning in 2014, after neo-Nazis and other right-wing forces, counting Stepan Kubiv among them, set it on fire. 42 Ukrainians opposed to the Maidan coup were killed in the fire. (Source) ATIP requests and an interview with Ukrainian economist Roman Gubriienko have revealed that…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Class Struggle in France: How to Escape the Counterrevolution.libya360.wordpress.comMaurizio Lazzarato What links exist between the strikes in France and the war? An overview from the perspective of class struggle and an urgent call to reconstitute strategic thinking. Let's get straight to the point: after the huge demonstrations against pension "reform", the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, decided to "pass it by force" (passer…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Cuba and the New International Economic Order.libya360.wordpress.comDr. C José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez Fidel Castro at the United Nations Fidel Castro comes from the future to tell us once again: "Let the philosophy of dispossession disappear and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let the colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Mexico: Is AMLO's Resource Nationalism Raising the Odds of a Coup?libya360.wordpress.comOwen Schalk Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Photo courtesy Presidencia de la República Washington and Ottawa are not only attempting to weaken AMLO's government—they are attempting to weaken Mexican democracy One of the key tenets of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's "fourth transformation" government is state sovereignty over Mexico's energy resources. This transformation…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Taiwan Pushed Closer to Conflict by Washington.libya360.wordpress.comBrian Berletic The island province of Taiwan has been pushed closer still to conflict by Washington recently as the US hosted a visit by Tsai Ing-Wen of the Democratic Progressive Party who currently heads the administration in Taipei. During her trip to the United States, Tsai Ing-Wen met with the current US Speaker of the…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Ukrainian Air Defenses Dwindling, West Scours World for Arms on Eve of "Spring Offensive"libya360.wordpress.comUpdate on Russian military operations in Ukraine for April 12, 2023: — Russian forces continue taking territory around the fortified cities of Avdeevka and Bakhmut; — Russian forces now control much of the west bank of the Bakhmutka River; — A Ukrainian missile fired deep into Crimea (and intercepted by Russian air defenses) may have…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). War, the Separation of the World, or the End of an Empire?libya360.wordpress.comThierry Meyssan All empires are mortal. So is the "American Empire .Painting by Alexandre Granger Many are those who predict a World War. Indeed, some groups are preparing for it. But the States are reasonable and, in fact, consider rather an amicable separation, a division of the world into two different worlds, one unipolar and…
Isaac Nellist(2023-04-12). There are solutions to the rental crisis.greenleft.org.auThere are solutions to the housing crisis, but governments will have to be pushed to dismantle the developer and investor-driven policies, argues Isaac Nellist.
Isabela Escalona(2023-04-12). UMN Grad Workers express hope and urgency as they gear up for union election.therealnews.com This story originally appeared in "Me and my colleagues across the board were overworked, underpaid, and really feeling the effects of that to the point that it was making it really difficult to do the stellar work that we like being here to do and we want to do," says Phoebe Keyes, a third year Ph.D. student in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering at the University of Minnesota (UMN). | Now, Key…
Jaisal Noor(2023-04-12). Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel workers say managers pocket half their tips.therealnews.com Despite the cold weather, dozens of workers and their supporters picketed outside the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore in February, as they had been doing—and have continued to do—for months. The workers are demanding better wages and working conditions, which they say they are owed on principle—but also because of the heavy public subsidies their employer receives. | Andre Eldridge Jr., who has worked at the Marriott Waterfront since 2017, said that many of his colleagues live paycheck to paycheck and have to take on second jobs to make ends meet. "That's just crazy," he told The Real…
Jessica Corbett(2023-04-12). Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Uphold Press Freedom by Dropping Charges Against Assange.truthout.orgOn the fourth anniversary of Julian Assange's arrest, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib led six other progressive lawmakers in calling on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to "uphold the First Amendment's protections for the freedom of the press by dropping the criminal charges" against the Australian WikiLeaks founder and withdrawing the extradition request of the U.K. government. |
Jim Spellman(2023-04-12). IMF-World Bank spring meetings: Climate financing.america.cgtn.com The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement set a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. How to pay for making that a reality is a key topic at the IMF/WORLD bank spring meetings in Washington CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
John Feffer(2023-04-12). Donald Trump and America's Democratic Reputation.fpif.orgDonald Trump is currently facing 34 charges of tax and accounting fraud in a New York trial. It is the first time that an American president has faced criminal charges. The United States now joins a number of democratic countries where the chief executive has been put on trial. In some of these countries—South Korea, Peru, Malaysia, Brazil—the leader has ended up in prison. | The latest charges against Trump might seem rather trivial. Most of the headlines, after all, have focused on the money that Trump paid to a porn star to keep her quiet about the brief affair that they had. | But the focus of the…
Jonathan Ng(2023-04-12). Peace in Ukraine Is Too Important to Leave in the Hands of Arms Dealers.truthout.orgThis spring, Lockheed Martin is expanding operations to meet Ukraine's demand for arms. In recent months, its Camden, Arkansas, plant won nearly a half-billion dollars in contracts for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) — doubling production targets and prompting Lockheed officials to consider adding a night shift. Russia's war in Ukraine has turned the HIMARS rocket launcher into… |
Joseph Winters(2023-04-12). 13 Groups Sue the EPA for Failing to Update Regulations on Water Pollution.truthout.orgIndustrial facilities produce millions of pounds of hazardous chemical waste every year and dump it directly into U.S. waterways. Environmental advocates say the government isn't doing enough to stop them. A coalition of 13 green groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday arguing that the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has violated federal law by repeatedly failing to update regulations on water… |
Karen Dolan(2023-04-12). A Parents Bill of Rights for the Rest of Us.otherwords.orgThere's no question that parenting has gotten harder in this country. | Gun violence is now the But if you ask the GOP and its shadowy network of far-right funders, what parents really want are vicious laws that attack LGBTQ kids, criminalize parents…
Kate Wheeling, Next City.(2023-04-12). Why Cities Are Rethinking What Kinds Of Trees They're Planting.popularresistance.orgAfter a series of winter storms pummeled California this winter, thousands of trees across the state lost their grip on the earth and crashed down into power lines, homes, and highways. Sacramento alone lost more than 1,000 trees in less than a week. Stressed by years of drought, pests and extreme weather, urban trees are in trouble. | The U.S. Forest Service estimates that cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, wiped out by development, disease and, increasingly, climate stressors, like drought. In a recent study published in Nature, researchers found that more than half of urban trees in 164 cities…
Leila Rafei(2023-04-12). This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment.aclu.org There's a knock at your door. It's the police. They say they are investigating a crime and would like to ask a few questions. It's alarming, but you want to help, so you let them in. | But what if these officers are not who they say they are? | For years, agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have impersonated the police and used other deceptive tactics to gain warrantless entry into people's homes, or lure them out — a practice that the ACLU, in collaboration with others, has challenged in court as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. | ICE's goal is to arrest and deport undocumented immig…
manager(2023-04-12). Highest U.S. Marginal Tax Rate is Too Damn Low.cepr.netWith Tax Day just around the corner, it is a good time to put post-WWII top marginal tax rate into context. Many find it hard to believe that the top rate was 91% during the Eisenhower years. No, that didn't mean that high earners paid a 91% tax on all of their income. Take the …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-12). DA Bragg sues Jim Jordan over Trump case interference.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK— Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who indicted Trump on 34 felony counts, has sued a top Trump devotee, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for his attempts to sabotage the DA's probe by threatening to subpoena all evidence and work papers. Bragg, who some are calling the "Anti-Mueller" because of his sharp …
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-12). 350,000 Teamsters are about to take on UPS.therealnews.com Under the new leadership team led by General President Sean M. O'Brien, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are re-introducing themselves to the bosses and to the world as a fighting union, and they are gearing up for their biggest test yet: the impending negotiations of the IBT's contract with United Parcel Service (UPS). With UPS employing over 350,000 Teamster members around the country, theirs is the largest collective bargaining agreement in North America—and the current contract is set to expire on July 31. With national negotiations set to begin this month, Teamsters leaders are travelin…
Michelle Ellner(2023-04-12). Continuing Chávez's legacy means dismantling Monroe Doctrine politics.peoplesdispatch.orgChavez's stance conflicted with the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, which laid the groundwork for the use of US military force and other forms of intervention to oppose any government, be it foreign or regional, that jeopardized US interests. The Monroe Doctrine became the ideological basis for US hegemony in the region, justifying the violation of the rights of nations of self-determination, as was the case for Venezuela in 2002 and since then. | With Washington's backing, Venezuela's pro-Washington elite, high-ranking military officials, leaders of the traditional labor organizations, the Catholic Church hierarchy, an…
Mike Ludwig(2023-04-12). Settlers Get Away With Terrorizing Palestinian Children Under Israeli Apartheid.truthout.orgPalestinian children living in the occupied West Bank cannot walk to school without a military escort, assuming their classrooms have not been demolished or confiscated by Israelis in the first place. Palestinian kids face constant attacks and harassment from violent Israeli "settlers" pushing to colonize the West Bank with illegal settlements, if not wipe Palestine off the map altogether. |
Misión Verdad(2023-04-12). Why Did Inflation Slow Down in Venezuela Last Month?orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Apr 11, 2023 | In March, inflation in Venezuela experienced a significant slowdown, reaching around 4%, according to unofficial data published by the Venezuelan Finance Observatory, which represents a cut-off point with respect to the rate of price variation registered in the first two months of 2023, which was at least double digits. | The year 2023 began with signs of a slowdown in economic activity, dragging the negative effects of the depreciation of the exchange rate registered in the last quarter of last year, whose main impact was expressed on the consumption of the population. | Th…
Mothers on the March(2023-04-12). Friday 4/14: POA: Shut it Down!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
Newsclick(2023-04-12). AI will fail… but not why you think | With Aunindyo Chakravarty.peoplesdispatch.orgArtificial intelligence tools have been in the news in recent times due to a vast variety of creative tasks they seem capable of. Yet, AI is bound to fail and the reason is one word – Capitalism. Economic analyst and journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty explains the logic…
Night Owls(2023-04-12). Night Owls #4: Winter's Embers.itsgoingdown.org Download pamphlet: Print — Tabloid Download action poster: Print — Tabloid [For a Risograph] A banner dropped in Eugene, OR this past February read "Against Cop City and Its World." These words have come to echo throughout Atlanta and across Turtle Island, indicating that the struggle extends far beyond the construction of this particular police…
Nijmie Dzurinko(2023-04-12). Medicaid Cutoffs: An American Horror Story.otherwords.orgThe biggest threat to Americans today isn't from a foreign power. It's from a long-running war on the poor by out of touch politicians and their Wall Street backers. | The latest attack on working Americans even has a name: "The Unwinding." | If that sounds like the title of a horror movie to you, you're not far off. Starting this April, state governments and welfare offices began cutting off Medicaid coverage from Under pandemic protocols, people getting healthcare through Medicaid had enjoyed some extended protecti…
Noelle Mapes, Labor Notes.(2023-04-12). New York Pre-K Workers Fight For Their Jobs, In Spite Of Their Union.popularresistance.orgNew York City, New York – Just days before school started last fall, 400 early childhood education workers in New York City were told they were being "excessed," leaving their students in limbo. | The workers sprang into action, and in January they won a short-term reinstatement. But they're still fighting for long-term job stability as the administration of Mayor Eric Adams slowly dismantles his predecessor Bill De Blasio's signature program, universal pre-kindergarten. | And not only are they fighting the city—they've also had to fight their union, the United Federation of Teachers. | With 180,000 members…
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-12). 87% Of Service Workers In US South Were Injured On The Job Last Year.popularresistance.orgA March survey of 347 service workers in the US South found that a shocking 87% were injured on the job in the last year. The workers surveyed came from eleven states across the "Black belt," or Southern states with historically large Black populations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Workers organized under the Union of Southern Service Workers filed a landmark civil rights complaint against South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA), alleging that the agency "discriminates by disproportiona…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Chilean Congress approves bill reducing work week to 40 hours.peoplesdispatch.orgIn addition to reducing working hours per week, the bill also establishes increased overtime wages or compensation with holidays, provides the possibility of reducing working days to four in a week, among other benefits…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Junta's repeated airstrikes continue to create havoc in Myanmar.peoplesdispatch.orgAccording to reports, at least 80 people were killed when a fighter jet dropped two bombs on the village where around 150 people were gathered for the opening ceremony of a People's Administration Team office. These offices are being set up anti-junta forces…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon documents reveal US violations of Korean sovereignty.peoplesdispatch.orgOn Friday April 7, leaked Pentagon documents began circulating widely on social media. These documents contained highly classified information, leading to revelations about the state of the war in Ukraine and the extent of US intelligence on Russia. The documents also highlight illegal CIA spying on some of the most loyal allies of the US, including Ukraine, Israel, and The leaked documents reveal that the US has illegally intercepted communications within S…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Moroccan journalist Hanane Bakour on trial over social media post.peoplesdispatch.orgMoroccan journalist Hanane Bakour was back in court in Sale for the eighth time on Monday April 10 over a social media post she made on Facebook in 2021 criticizing the ruling party. The case against her has provoked widespread condemnation, with major international organizations such as Amnesty International calling it "absurd". | In a statement published April 10, Amnesty wrote, "It is shocking, heavy-handed and absurd that a journalist faces criminal charges over a Facebook post that was critical of Morocco's main political party. Hanane Bakour has a right to her opinions, even if politicians object to them."
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Syria claims US forces are continuing to loot its oil.peoplesdispatch.orgThe Syrian economy—destroyed by over a decade of war, unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and its allies, and the recent devastating earthquake—is suffering from the loss of revenues from oil, which it alleges is being looted from the country by the occupation forces…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR.greenleft.org.auThe governments of Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva have officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). India: Tens of thousands of farmers, workers converge on New Delhi.greenleft.org.auTens of thousands of farmers and workers from across India came to the capital New Delhi, on April 5, to protest the central government's anti-farmer and anti-worker policies, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Peter Certo(2023-04-12). In OtherWords: April 12, 2023.otherwords.orgWe're hearing a lot about "parents rights" these days — usually from politicians who want to ban books, censor teachers, rewrite school curricula, run LGTBQ kids out of town, and worse. | As a parent myself, I have to say that none of these things makes me feel better about sending my kid out in the world — in fact, it's just the opposite. | This week in OtherWords,
Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa(2023-04-12). CovertAction Bulletin: Racist Attacks on Democracy in Tennessee.covertactionmagazine.comThe expulsion of two Black elected Representatives from Tennessee's state government continues a long, racist tradition of the removal of Black people in political power in the United States. From the founding of the country through the Reconstruction era and to the modern day, white supremacy and capitalism have used every weapon at their disposal to disenfranchise Black voters and legislators…
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-12). With its Attacks on Palestinian Worshipers, did Israel Unite Arabs and Muslims behind Them?juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu's motive should be obvious. He wanted to divert …
Randolph Borges(2023-04-12). April 2002 Coup: When the People Defended Chávez and the Revolution.orinocotribune.comBy Randolph Borges — Apr 11, 2023 | Twenty-one years have passed since the failed coup against Hugo Chávez's government, and today very few insist on denying it was a coup. The weight of each one of the events that took place between April 10 and 14, 2002, leaves the testimony of a bloody forced displacement of the constitutional president from power. | In the structure of the planning and perpetration of the coup, there are several political and economic actors, headed by the United States Embassy and seconded by political and business sectors, the media and a lot of hatred. | This hatred began to grow in N…
reprint(2023-04-12). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate.indybay.orgCalifornia Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will explore the challenges and opportunities. External factors — the disruption of food systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent reduced purchasing power, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to an increase in world food, fuel and fertiliser prices — coupled with drastic weather changes, and continuation or intensification of conflict and insecurity have compromised an already fragile food chain.
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO Article 5 war games in Russian neighbor. Brzezinski hails "Holy Grail of Central Europe"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOMultinational Division North EastApril 7, 2023 We Train Together Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise "Amber Lynx 23" was conducted in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, from 2 to 6 of April. Soldiers from the following units were training under the command of the Multinational Division North East Commander MGEN Zenon Brzuszko: 15 Mechanized Brigade, 1 Artillery …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO general meets allied, partner Space Commanders. Space events can trigger Article 5 collective war response.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Command TransformationApril 11, 2023 Allied Command Transformation Highlights Work in the Space Domain On April 17-20, 2023, Lieutenant General David Julazadeh will represent Allied Command Transformation at the 38th Space Symposium, speaking on NATO's approach to the Space Domain and engaging with high-level participants from national space agencies, industry, and academia. Allied Command Transformation …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO oversees combat training of Georgian military.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comGeorgian Ministry of DefenseApril 8, 2023 The 31st Infantry Battalion conducted large-scale field training The 31st Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the Western Command of the Defense Forces of Georgia completed the training and evaluation program with a demonstration exercise at the Vaziani training ground….Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Major General …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Outpost on Caspian Sea: U.S. Naval Forces Central Command officer visits Azerbaijan.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comU.S. European CommandMarch 17, 2023 USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Poland's U.S./NATO proxy army to be strongest in Europe: DM.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish Press AgencyApril 12, 2023 Polish army to be strongest in Europe in two years — defence minister Poland's defence minister has said if the government wins another term of office it will continue its defence policy and Poland will have Europe's strongest land army in two years. Mariusz Blaszczak made the statement on public …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). U.S. hosts Georgian judges, subverts judiciary in furtherance of coup plans.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 12, 2023 US Embassy: US Stands with Judges and Other Legal Professionals "The United States stands with judges and other legal professionals everywhere who strive to make reasoned, independent decisions, free from pressure and external influence," stated the US Embassy Tbilisi on April 12. The announcement of the embassy was preceded by the …
Robert Reich(2023-04-12). Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?nationofchange.orgWhat occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.
scorinoco(2023-04-12). Health, Agriculture, and Education in Cuba.orinocotribune.com By Mark Ginsburg — April 7, 2023 | I just returned from a nine-day educator-exchange trip to Cuba. I traveled with a group of five faculty members and 36 graduate students from the University of Maryland and George Washington University. The program, Busquedas Investigativas, has organized opportunities to share educational research and practice between Cuban and US colleagues since 1994. | As a retired professor of education affiliated with the University of Maryland (though now living in Santa Cruz), I have participated in this program (originally called Seminario) several times over its 29-year history. T…
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-12). Nearly Every Congressional Democrat Signs Brief Supporting Abortion Drug Access.truthout.orgIn the wake of a far right Texas judge's dangerous ruling that could lead to a key abortion drug being removed from pharmacies across the country, nearly every Democrat in Congress has signed on to a legal filing seeking to block the ruling and protect abortion access. The brief supporting the Biden administration's appeal of the ruling filed this week was signed by 240 Democrats, in an effort led… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-12). Number of Abortions in US Fell by Over 32,000 in 6 Months Post-"Dobbs"truthout.orgOne of the most comprehensive data sets on abortions yet released after the fall of Roe v. Wade, released Tuesday, has revealed that legal abortions fell by over 6 percent in the six months following the ruling as thousands of people have been forced to resort to illegal means or else put their bodies on the line as states across the country banned abortion. The research, released by the Society… |
Southern Workers Assembly.(2023-04-12). 2023 Southern Worker School: Organizing A Workers Assembly.popularresistance.orgThe Southern Workers Assembly is excited to share that we will be convening a Southern Worker School in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 21 through April 23. | The theme of the spring gathering is "Organizing a Workers Assembly from A to Z." The school will focus primarily on putting forward a methodology for developing workers assemblies, drawn from our experience on the ground, and the role they play in building a social movement oriented infrastructure to organize and express worker power in the South. This will constitute the majority of Saturday's program, combining both political discussion and more concr…
SouthFront5(2023-04-12). Kiev Losing Control Of Its Own Intelligence Service.southfront.org By Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | Apparently, the Ukrainian government is losing control of the actions taken by its own agents. According to a recent report, Kiev's intelligence service is carrying out operations without previous authorization from President Vladimir Zelensky. Ukrainian spies would even be responsible for unauthorized attacks in Belarus, creating high risks of irresponsible internationalization of the conflict. However, it remai…
SouthFront5(2023-04-12). Pentagon 'Leaks' — Elaborate Counterintelligence Op?southfront.org By Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst. | Approximately 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu, the legendary Chinese polymath, military strategist and overall one of the most brilliant minds in human history, wrote that all warfare is based on deception. The ability to not only hide crucial information from the enemy, but also subtly convey fundamentally false data is one of the most difficult and yet critically rewarding accomplishments in warfare. Its importance stems from the strong possi…
SouthFront5(2023-04-12). Universities And The AUKUS Military-Industrial Complex.southfront.org Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark | Here they go. Vice-chancellors, university managers, and creatures with titles unmentionable and meaningless (deputies, semi-deputies, sub-deputies), a whole cavalcade of parasitic creatures in need of neutering, keen to pursue another daft idea. Australian universities do not want to miss out on the military-industrial-education complex, whatever its imperilling dangers. With the war inspired AUKUS security pact, which promises the stripping of the Australian budget to the tune of $…
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Chadian Ambassador Expelled by Berlin in Retaliatory Move.sputnikglobe.comLast week, the Chadian government demanded that the German ambassador leave the country within 48 hours, noting that the envoy had demonstrated "discourteous attitude" and a lack of respect for "diplomatic customs."
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Italy's Cabinet Declares State of Emergency for Six Months Over Influx of Migrants.sputnikglobe.comROME (Sputnik) – The Italian Council of Ministers on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency for six months "due to the exceptional increase in the flow of migrants arriving in the country on Mediterranean routes," the press office of the Italian government said in a statement.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Kenyan MPs Urge That UK Troops Accused of Murder Be Judged Locally.sputnikglobe.comUnder an agreement between the two countries, several British short-term military training teams are deployed in Kenya to build the capacity of military forces and enhance the response to security threats. However, their deployment has been marked by some incidents that fueled public outrage seeking for justice to be served.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Major Swedish Pension Fund Sacks CEO Over Losses in Crumbled US Banks.sputnikglobe.comAlthough Sweden's authorities have toned down the threat to the country's financial institutions from the banking fall-out in the US, the change of leadership in one of the country's largest pension funds has been dubbed "proof that something has gone wrong" by no less an authority than Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Moscow in Contact With US Embassy on WSJ Reporter Gershkovich.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry is in contact with the US embassy on the arrested The Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, but this does not mean that Moscow's position on the issue has changed, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Moscow Notified US About Test-Launch of ICBM From Kapustin Yar Firing Range.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has notified the United States about the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Kapustin Yar firing range in the Astrakhan region, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Pentagon Chief: US Will 'Turn Over Every Rock' to Find Source of Defense Leaks.sputnikglobe.comSince early April, the US Defense Department has been turn somewhat upside-down after leaked Pentagon documents surfaced online in a Discord group and a 4chan messaging board. The US Justice Department has since launched a criminal investigation into the development.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). 'Pentagon Leak' Reveals Defense Agency's 'Wild Card' Scenarios in Ukraine Conflict.sputnikglobe.comThe purported leak of classified Pentagon documents contains information ranging from US military plans in Ukraine to sensitive data linked to China and the Middle East. The papers also shed light on how Washington spies on allies. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed his department would "turn over every rock" to find the source of the leak.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Russian Defense Ministry Probes 240 Dangerous Diseases Pathogens Found in 4 Ukrainian Labs.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Defense Ministry is investigating 240 pathogens of dangerous diseases found in four laboratories in Ukraine, including cholera and anthrax, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Wednesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Supply of Man-Portable Air Defenses to Ukraine Endangers Global Civil Air Traffic: Moscow.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik that it was necessary to raise the issue of the safety of civil air traffic in the world and Europe against the background of deliveries of Western man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW) to Ukraine.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Sweden to Hold Biggest Military Drill Since Cold War.sputnikglobe.comIn recent years, Sweden has significantly enhanced its military preparedness, with steps from increasing defense spending, reviving conscription and re-militarizing its largest island, Gotland, to ditching non-alignment and applying for membership of NATO.
Staff(2023-04-12). Así nos ven desde Argentina: Cuba es un laboratorio de ingenio en la red global.cubadebate.cuEn un mundo hiperconectado, ni el extenso bloqueo de Estados Unidos ni su condición insular, pudieron convertir a Cuba en un paria de la red global, Internet. Aun cuando su situación está lejos de ser ideal, de su deprimido sistema de telecomunicaciones y de ataques virtuales en masa que recibe desde plataformas en EE.UU., el país es un laboratorio.
Staff(2023-04-12). Crónicas de Eldoret: Día 1.cubadebate.cuEl White, El Pica (Dairan), La Yumi (Yumisleidys Mestre) y el Profe (Angel) se hacen esta foto con el primer amigo que han hecho en Kenya; en Eldoret. Los fondistas de aquí tienen sobrenombres, ni siquiera sé la razón, pero es una suerte de tradición que todos ellos mantienen. Eldoret es ese lugar bautizado como Hogar de los campeones.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y EEUU: øqué sistema es más democrático?cubadebate.cuListas de "presos políticos" que sirven para justificar la política de hostigamiento de EEUU hacia el pueblo cubano, sistemas electorales en Cuba y EEUU, utilización del béisbol para la política de agresión contra la Isla, las preocupaciones del senador Marco Rubio por el fin de la hegemonía el dólar, que puede impedir que la Casa Blanca imponga sanciones.
Staff(2023-04-12). La ruta deportiva de Cuba en 2023.cubadebate.cuEl año 2023 será pródigo para Cuba si de eventos multideportivos se trata. La ruta inicia este propio mes, al celebrarse los V Juegos del Alba, Venezuela, 2023. Posteriormente, los atletas cubanos medirán sus fuerzas en San Salvador durante los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, mientras que Santiago de Chile acogerá la mayor cita competitiva regional.
Staff(2023-04-12). Las 3 del Día: De dólares, inflación mundial y récords deportivos (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos a las 3 del día, el podcast donde podrá conocer lo que ha sido noticia este 11 de abril. Hoy nos acompañan los periodistas Darío Extremera y Yilena Héctor que nos traen un completo resumen informativo. Tenemos actualizaciones del área económica, el panorama deportivo y otras cuestiones de su interés. Quédese con nosotros.
Staff(2023-04-12). Sostendrán Cuba y Estados Unidos nueva ronda de conversaciones migratorias.cubadebate.cuEste miércoles, Cuba y EEUU sostendrán una nueva ronda de conversaciones migratorias, con la aspiración de centrarse en aspectos que reiteren el respeto a los acuerdos para una migración segura y regular entre ambos países. Johana Tablada, subdirectora de la dirección general de Estados Unidos del Minrex ofreció declaraciones a la prensa.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales.cubadebate.cuCuba y los Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales en Washington DC. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío Domínguez presidió la delegación cubana y el subsecretario adjunto de Seguridad Interna para el Hemisferio Occidental, David Cloe, la delegación estadounidense.
Staff(2023-04-12). La imagen del día: La bandera cubana en una colina de Irlanda del Norte ante la llegada de Biden.cubadebate.cuEl Presidente Joe Biden llegó a Belfast, Irlanda del Norte, pero antes de aterrizar seguro pudo ver una bandera cubana que amigos irlandeses de Cuba, solidarios con su pueblo, colocaron sobre la cresta de una colina próxima al aeropuerto, la cual era visible claramente desde el aire. Y seguro la verá al partir. Cuba tiene amigos en cualquier parte del mundo.
Staff(2023-04-12). Matanzas: Continúan las labores de recuperación en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras.cubadebate.cuEntre las principales labores de recuperación en la CTE Antonio Guiteras, destacan la extracción del hollín que aún permanece en el interior de la chimenea y la limpieza del área alrededor de ese sector. Misbel Palmero director de la CTE explicó que una brigada labora en la zona, en la cual se produjo el desplome de una pared de división que ocasionó la muerte a dos obreros.
Staff(2023-04-12). Tres críticos de cine cubanos participarán en la votación de los Globos de Oro de 2024.cubadebate.cuTres críticos de cine cubanos fueron seleccionados para representar a su país desde este martes en la votación de los Globos de Oro el próximo año, concedidos por la Asociación de la Prensa Extranjera de Hollywood. Berta Carricarte, Antonio Enrique González y Rafael Grillo como los tres representantes de esta organización a la votación de 2024.
Staff(2023-04-12). Headlines for April 12, 2023.democracynow.orgKentucky and Tennessee Officials, Incl. GOP Gov., Call for More Gun Control After Mass Shootings, EPA Moves to Accelerate Transition to All-Electric Vehicles, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Sues Jim Jordan for "Brazen and Unconstitutional Attack" on His Office, U.N. Staff in Afghanistan Unable to Go to Work Due to Taliban Ban on Working Women, IDF Kill 2 More Palestinians in West Bank as Israel Bars Jews from Al-Aqsa for Rest of Ramadan, U.K. Doctors Continue Strike Actions, Say They Are at Breaking Point, Rep. Tlaib and Other Progressives Call on DOJ to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange, Democratic Gover…
Staff(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon Docs Show U.S. & U.K. Special Forces Already in Ukraine as War Heads to Stalemate.democracynow.org We look more at what recently leaked Pentagon documents reveal about the war in Ukraine, and U.S. spying on both its adversaries and its allies, including Israel. In Part 2 of our interview with James Bamford, the longtime investigative journalist discusses how the leaks challenge the corporate media's portrayal of the war in Ukraine, and more. Bamford's latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Staff(2023-04-12). "Terrorism from the Sky": Burmese Junta Bombs Civilians, Killing 100, Escalating Attack on Resistance.democracynow.org Burma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. The United Nations has warned of worsening humanitarian and human rights crises in Burma, with mass arrests, torture of prisoners, the killing of civilians, and media repression. To discuss this latest attack and the ongoi…
Staff(2023-04-12). Filipino Activist Condemns U.S. Military Drills, Warns That War with China Would Devastate Philippines.democracynow.org Protesters in the Philippines have been speaking out against the growing U.S. military presence in the country as nearly 18,000 troops from both countries take part in a massive military drill in the South China Sea. This comes as tension is escalating between the United States and China over espionage, economic competition and the war in Ukraine. The Philippines, a former U.S. colony, recently agreed to give the Pentagon access to four more of its military bases, including two located in the northern province of Cagayan about 250 miles from Taiwan. Ties between Washington and Manila have been growing closer sinc…
Staff(2023-04-12). April 11 in Present Tense.orinocotribune.comBy Fransay Riera — Apr 11, 2023 | The events and images of the failed coup d'état of April 11, 2002, are a constant reminder of the dangers that threaten the Bolivarian Revolution. Additionally, it is a window that helps to understand the various actors and the roles that each one plays on the national political scene. | The use of violence and media manipulation as tools by the far-right opposition to achieve political power forces us to speak of April 11 in the present tense. | Firstly, because 21 years later, the strategy is the same. Secondly, the main local and transnational actors remain at the head of…
Staff(2023-04-12). 15 April, Toronto: Al-Quds Day — Stop Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada, Free Palestine!samidoun.net What: Al-Quds Day 2023 Theme: STOP Anti — Palestinian Racism in Canada When: Saturday, April 15 at 3: 00 pm Where: Opposite U.S. Consulate 361 University Ave, Toronto Speakers at this event will include Charlotte Kates of Samidoun and Khaled Barakat of the Masar Badil. Endorsed By: Greater Toronto for BDS Neturei Karta International (NKI) Samidoun …
Staff(2023-04-12). Free Walid Daqqah! Palestinian prisoner in intensive care after lung surgery.samidoun.net Palestinian prisoner, revolutionary intellectual and writer Walid Daqqah is currently in intensive care in Barzilai Hospital after a surgery to remove part of his lung, a statement by his family, his family reported in a new statement on 12 April. Daqqah, 62, has been imprisoned since 25 March 1986 and has been diagnosed with a …
TASS(2023-04-12). CSTO practiced mechanism for settling crisis situations — group's chief.tass.com"The algorithm of work of the CSTO's permanent working agencies and the operational groups of the member states to make proposals for settling crisis situations has been practiced during a joint simulation exercise," the statement says…
TASS(2023-04-12). US attempts to put pressure on Russian authorities in Gershkovich case futile — diplomat.tass.comAccording to the Public Relations Center of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), Evan Gershkovich, "acting at the behest of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of an enterprise within Russia's military-industrial complex"
teleSUR, JDO(2023-04-12). Fallece política venezolana Tibisay Lucena.telesurtv.netEl presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, lamenta su muerte y la evoca como "patriota, defensora de la democracia y la educación en nuestro país".
teleSUR, rzr, DRL(2023-04-12). Delegación de rama energética iraní visita Caracas.telesurtv.netVenezuela e Irán firmaron un acuerdo estratégico por un periodo de 20 años, establecido durante la visita del presidente Nicolás Maduro al país persa, en junio de 2022.
The Associated Press(2023-04-12). Mexican Immigration Agency Chief to be Charged in Fatal Fire.latinorebels.comMexico's top immigration official will face criminal charges in a fire that killed 40 migrants in Ciudad Juárez last month, with federal prosecutors saying he was remiss in not preventing the disaster despite earlier indications of problems at his agency's detention centers.
The Conversation(2023-04-12). How Solar Thermal Tech can get us through the Night.juancole.com By Dominic Zaal, CSIRO | — Australia's transition to renewables is gathering speed, but there's a looming problem with storage. We will need much more long-duration storage to get us through the night, once coal and fossil gas exit the system. We also need to find new and better ways to create heat for industrial …
Trebor Scholz, Grassroots Economic Organizing.(2023-04-12). Exploring Italian Social Cooperatives.popularresistance.orgLast week's seminar with guest speaker Professor Vera Zamagni explored the various forms of value generated by Italian social cooperatives. Zamagni, an expert in economic history, particularly in the field of Italian social cooperatives, outlined the history and current prevalence of cooperatives in Italy, which are active in multiple sectors, including retail, distribution, agriculture/-food, housing, credit, and the production of goods and services. She noted that cooperatives were strengthened in Italy following World War II as a result of a provision in the country's Constitution that mandates assistance for…
Vijay Prashad, Asia Times.(2023-04-12). World Bank, Brics Bank; New Leaders And Different Outlooks.popularresistance.orgIn late February, US President Joe Biden announced that the United States had placed the nomination of Ajay Banga to be the next head of the World Bank, established in 1944. There will be no other official candidates for this job since, by convention, the US nominee is automatically selected for…
WSWS(2023-04-12). US lawmakers used privileged information to cash in on latest round of bank bailouts.wsws.orgA common feature of the pervasive corruption of capitalist politicians in America is the practice of using privileged information to make stock trades, particularly in the midst of the recurring crises that beset Wall Street. Last month's government bailout of rich depositors at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is no exception.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgThe start of April has seen strikes and protests by educators across Argentina while 35,000 Canadian federal taxation workers have voted to authorize strike by a wide margin.
Zane McNeill(2023-04-12). Colorado Anti-Terrorism Agency Monitored a Student Walkout Against Gun Violence.truthout.orgHundreds of school students in Denver, Colorado, have rallied for gun legislation and organized school walkouts in the metro area this month as legislators consider five bills this session that address this issue. Over the past few months, students have demanded stricter gun laws following the death of a 16-year-old East High School student who was shot in his car near the school, as well as a… |
Zane McNeill(2023-04-12). Court Rules Teachers Don't Have a Religious Right to Misgender Trans Students.truthout.orgOn April 7, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that public school teachers do not have a constitutional right to misgender a student just because that student is transgender. Importantly, the Court also held that religious accommodation cannot justify the "harm to students and disruption to the learning environment" that occurs as a result of a teacher actively misgendering their student. |
Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco(2023-04-12). French Authorities, FBI Raid Art Museum in Old San Juan.latinorebels.comFrench authorities, with the help of the FBI, raided the offices of the Michèle Vasarely Foundation in Old San Juan on Tuesday. The raid reportedly concerned the whereabouts of $40 million worth of art created by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely.
Betsey Piette(2023-04-11). Justice for Angel Davis — no to armed evictors!workers.org Standing up to her millionaire landlord and resisting eviction almost cost Black Philadelphia resident Angel Davis her life. Davis, 35, was living at the Girard Court Apartments when she was ordered to leave the premises on March 29. An armed Landlord-Tenant Officer, allegedly there just to serve notice of intent . . . |
Editor(2023-04-11). øEs Israel una "democracia"?workers.org Durante las últimas 13 semanas, Israel se ha visto sacudido por manifestaciones masivas de cientos de miles de personas, especialmente en Tel Aviv, dirigidas contra el gobierno neofascista de extrema derecha encabezado por el primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, un carnicero. Lo que provocó las protestas fue una propuesta de "paquete . . . |
Will Hodgkinson(2023-04-11). Massachusetts health care activists demand: Restore COVID-19 protections now!workers.org Boston The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (Mass. CHE) held an online press conference on April 5 to demand the state keep protections against COVID-19 in place to safeguard health care workers, people with disabilities and the general population during the continuing pandemic. The conference was a response to Massachusetts . . . |
_____(2023-04-11). 'Legitimate Target' — Bellingcat Defends Terror Attack at St. Petersburg Cafe.strategic-culture.org Christo Grozev of the US government-sponsored Bellingcat endorsed the terror attack that killed a Russian war reporter and injured many others during a public event in St. Petersburg. He also defended Ukraine's attempt to assassinate a Russian philosopher because he was a "propagandist." | By Alexander RUBINSTEIN | In the hours that followed the April 2, 2023 bombing of a cafe in St. Petersburg, Russia, Christo Grozev of the US government-funded Bellingcat outlet defended the terror attack that killed a war reporter and wounded 30 others. | Throughout his eight-minute interview with Sky News, Bellingcat's lead Ru…
_____(2023-04-11). Davos Runs Into the OPEC+ Buzzsaw.strategic-culture.org By Tom LUONGO | Every Wednesday and Sunday morning I record a private podcast for my patrons. I cover gold, silver, oil, the Dow Jones and Bitcoin at a minimum. This past Sunday I mentioned during my oil commentary I thought the six-month long weakness in oil was overdone. | Last week's price action clearly agreed with me as the futures markets finally saw some position squaring into the quarterly close on Friday. | At least that's what I thought at the time. It turns out that there were a lot of people who must have known that OPEC+ was going to announce a surprise production cut while I was yammering into a mic…
Walter Smolarek(2023-04-11). Civics Class for Radicals: The Federal Reserve.liberationnews.org The Fed is an instrument for the capitalist ruling class to manage the turbulence of their system in a way that allows the biggest corporations to make the greatest profits possible.
_____(2023-04-11). We are Closening to a Move Through the Cycle — But First Will Come Disorder.strategic-culture.orgIs the collective West nearing the end of a cycle? Or are we still in mid-cycle? And could it be an epochal point of inflection? | The question posed at this point is: Is the collective West nearing the end of a cycle? Or are we still in mid-cycle? And is this a four-generational mini-cycle, or an epochal point of inflection? | Is Russo-Chinese Entente and the global tectonic discontent with the 'Rules Order' — on the heels of a long trajectory of catastrophes from Viet Nam, through Iraq to Ukraine — sufficient to move the West on to the next stage of cyclical change from apex to disillusionment, retr…
Albert Bender(2023-04-11). Tennessee Republicans' racist expulsions backfire; movement for democracy and gun control galvanized.peoplesworld.org A public lynching! A racist kangaroo court legislature! A fascist assault on democracy! All of the above characterize the proceedings of the Republican-dominated Tennessee legislature that on Thursday, March 6, expelled two Democratic African American lawmakers under the guise of disrupting that racist legal body. A third Democratic representative similarly accused, but who is white, …
americanthinker(2023-04-11). Team Biden's Pathetic Rewrite of History.americanthinker.comTaking a look back at the events surrounding the withdrawal from SE Asia serves as a reminder of the lost capabilities of our military operations under the now 'woke' military.
americanthinker(2023-04-11). Trump Manhattan indictment defects.americanthinker.comThese indictments are fatally defective for three separate reasons, any one of which should get the indictments dismissed before trial.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-11). Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal Global Reach of US Espionage.truthout.orgThe Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released… |
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-11). The Heat: Israel-Palestinian Tensions.america.cgtn.com Relative calm in Israel and the occupied territories after intense violence in the wake of police raids on a Jerusalem mosque. What happens now? At the same time Israel is facing widespread protests against judicial reform, last week, after police raids on the al-Aqsa mosque, …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). VCU Medical College Report Reveals Institution's Slavemaking And Profiteering Past: 5 Things To Know.moguldom.comA new report has revealed that the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) at Virginia Commonwealth University depended on and profited from slavery. The report, commissioned by the university, stated that the medical college was "intimately connected" to the institution of slavery in the mid-1800s. In fact, the college owned or rented enslaved people who cooked …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Report: Biden Is Recruiting Influencers And Social Media Soldiers To Pump Agenda.moguldom.comWhile some in the government are trying to ban the popular social media platform TikTok, President Joe Biden may be turning to the Chinese-owned app to help him in his reelection campaign. According to reports, Biden is recruiting an army of TikTok influencers to help promote his 2024 reelection bid. His digital strategy team will …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Lies, Spies, And More Lies: 7 Things To Know About Leaked Top Secret Docs From US Intelligence.moguldom.comIn the spy game, all's fair in love and war. Top U.S. intelligence documents that have reportedly been leaked are proof. What appear to be classified U.S. intelligence documents, some of which are top secret, have been circulating on the internet. Many of the documents concern Russia's war in Ukraine and images of the alleged …
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Clashes Broke Out Between Armenia And Azerbaijan.southfront.org Illustrative Image | On April 11, the military departments of Armenia and Azerbaijan again accused each other of violating the ceasefire regime. | The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan claimed that units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened intense fire with small arms on the opposing positions of the Azerbaijani Army in the Lachin direction. Fire was opened from the Armenian military positions near the settlement of Dyg in the Goris district. | In its turn, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported that…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). France Has Already Surrendered To The Coming Conflict.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Michael Every, Global Strategist at Rabobank. Originally published on Good Friday's slightly stronger-than-expected US payrolls print saw the market reprice in a further 25bps rate Fed hike in May, albeit not stopping the meme that we are close to the cycle peak. Indeed, new BOJ Governor Ueda just provided no sign he is set to tighten policy, while the Aussie financi…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Donbass On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 pickup, 3 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 450 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 infantry vehicles, 6 armore…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Iraq On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Iraqi parliament delegation denounced Turkey's attack on Sulaymaniyah International Airport, stressing their commitment to defend Iraq's sovereignty and KRI's governorates; | Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid congratulated Kuwait Prime Minister Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on his new post. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Syria On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Aleppo province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On April 10, Syrian groups attacked the US base at the CONICO facility with several rockets; | On April 10, the US army attacked SAA positions in the Hatlah area; | President of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad exchanged views on boosting the b…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). The Aristocracy: How and Why It Controls U.S.-and-Allied Countries.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by In every era throughout history, the aristocracy have been the wealthiest class and also have controlled their Government. Whereas in former eras, they were granted formal titles by the monarch or else by (in theocratically ruled countries) the clergy, the modern type has mainly eliminated that step and instead reign…
Anonymous765(2023-04-11). Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups — April 11, 2023.southfront.org This is the newest update of the 'U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map' exclusive series showing the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups. SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence tracks locations of U.S. aircraft carriers using the available open-source information. No classified information was used in production of the map. | click to see the full-size image | Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air w…
Ariadna Eljuri(2023-04-11). Marches Throughout Venezuela to Commemorate Failed 2002 Coup.orinocotribune.comThis Thursday, Venezuelans will take to the streets throughout the country to commemorate the events of April 11, 12, and 13, 2002, noted the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, on Monday. | On April 13, 2002, a historic event occurred when the Venezuelan people refused to allow their democracy and sovereignty to be taken away, leading to the restoration of imprisoned President Hugo Chávez Frías, who returned to his post less than 48 hours after a right wing-coup d'état took him briefly out of power. | At a press conference, Cabello indicated that the activiti…
Brittani Banks(2023-04-11). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories.independentmediainstitute.orgHeadlines in This News Package: Argentina and Brazil Rejoin UNASUR Latin American and Caribbean Governments Agree to Join Forces Against Inflation Tens of Thousands of Indian Farmers and Workers Converge in New Delhi for Massive Rally Eighty-Seven Percent of Service Workers in the U.S. South Were Injured on the Job Last Year [NEWS ITEM …
Brooklyn Crawford(2023-04-11). Amidst sweeping anti-trans legislative assault, queer community fights back.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—Drag performers, LGBTQ activists, and community members came together in Brooklyn on March 21 to support trans youth and to raise funds for organizations fighting against the current wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the U.S. Recipients of the funds included the ACLU of Tennessee, The Trans Formations Project, and the local mutual aid group …
cameron orr(2023-04-11). No more billions for Netanyahu's crimes.cpusa.org The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the continuing violence committed by the Israeli police, occupation and paramilitary forces against the Palestinian people and the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to the Geneva Conventions, the targeting of civilians and the targeting of religious sites are both war crimes. The horrifying videos showing Israeli forces …
Chris Walker(2023-04-11). 1 of 2 Black Lawmakers Expelled by Tennessee Republicans Reappointed to Position.truthout.orgOne of the Democratic lawmakers who was expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives by Republicans last week was reinstated to his position on Monday night, with the other expected to be reappointed later this week. Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), both of whom are Black, were punished by Republicans for using a bullhorn to lead protesters in calls for… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-11). Trump Appeal of Pence DOJ Testimony Ruling Will Likely Fail, Experts Say.truthout.orgLawyers for former President Donald Trump are appealing a recent ruling from a federal judge that former Vice President Mike Pence must appear before a grand jury in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol building and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Both Trump and Pence attempted to block a grand jury subpoena… |
Cronkite News Arizona PBS(2023-04-11). Climate Emergency: As Heat-Related Deaths Soar in Arizona, Groups Launch Tree-Planting Intitiatives.juancole.com The blue palo verde is Arizona's state tree. Several are shown in a neighborhood in North Phoenix. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News) By Jeremy Yurow/Cronkite News April 7, 2023 ( Cronkite News ) — PHOENIX — Arizona cities, environmental advocates and businesses are teaming up to combat extreme heat by launching a variety of …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Investor Del Johnson: The Recklessness Of Silicon Valley VCs Causes Systemic Risks.moguldom.comVenture capital investor and author Del Johnson has been warning for years about the need for a more efficient, equitable venture capital industry, so when the risk of aggregating startup capital into a single bank led to a run on Silicon Valley Bank and its subsequent failure, he wasn't surprised. To avoid systemic risks or contagion to …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Bitcoin Moves Back Above $30,000 After Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank And Banking Crisis.moguldom.comThe price of Bitcoin rose above $30,000 on Tuesday for the first time since June, having gained more than 80 percent so far this year, due in part to the banking crisis and investors betting that the Federal Reserve will soon pause interest rate increases. The latest Bitcoin rally appears to be partly tied to …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Leak Shows Ukrainian SBU Agents Attacked Russian Surveillance Plane in Belarus.news.antiwar.comMembers of Ukraine's security service, the SBU, were involved in an attack on a Russian A-50 military surveillance plane in Belarus that occurred on February 26 of this year, The Economist reported Monday. The report cited a top-secret US document that is part of a trove of leaks from the Pentagon and other government agencies …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). House Democrats Urge Biden to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange.news.antiwar.comA group of House Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Biden administration to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is facing up to 175 years in prison for exposing US war crimes if extradited to the US and convicted. The letter was led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Progress in Saudi-Houthi Yemen Peace Talks in Sanaa.news.antiwar.comProgress has been reported in the Oman-brokered Saudi-Houthi peace talks that are ongoing in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, as a ceasefire agreement is expected to be reached soon. The Saudis envoy to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, is leading the delegation in Sanaa. He arrived in the city on Saturday, as did Omani officials …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Saudi Arabia Hosting Meeting on Bringing Syria Back Into Arab League.news.antiwar.comSaudi Arabia will host a meeting this Friday of Arab foreign ministers to discuss bringing Syria back into the Arab League, which suspended Damascus in 2011, Reuters reported Tuesday. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said the meeting will be attended by the foreign ministers of Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). US, Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills.news.antiwar.comThe US and the Philippines on Tuesday launched their Balikatan exercises, which are being touted as the largest-ever joint military drills between the long-time treaty allies. The drills are sure to escalate tensions with China and include a provocative show of force in the South China Sea that will involve firing live-fire rounds to sink …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). White House Says Don't Report on Pentagon Leaks.news.antiwar.comThe White House on Monday warned media outlets against publishing information contained in the top secret documents leaked from the Pentagon and other US government agencies that have surfaced on the internet. "Without confirming the validity of the documents, this is information that has no business in the public domain," White House National Security Council …
David Schwartzman(2023-04-11). How China can prevent climate catastrophe? Moving humanity toward global ecological civilization.mronline.org As the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report tells us, there is still a chance to keep warming at no more than the 1.5 ∞C target, but tipping points to climate catastrophes much worse than we are witnessing now will kick in if this target is breached. It is now crystal clear that ongoing wars, in particular the Ukraine war, create huge obstacles to the global cooperation necessary for any chance of meeting the 1.5 ∞C warming target. Following the lead of China's peace plan, we should support the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war, and for all parties invol…
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China maintains blue alert for sandstorms.ecns.cnChina's national observatory on Tuesday morning continued to issue a blue alert for sandstorms in multiple regions in the next 24 hours.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Tarim Oilfield produces 470 mln metric tons of oil and gas equivalent over 34 years.ecns.cnThe Tarim Oilfield has produced about 470 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent over the past 34 years, making it the main producer in China's ultra-deep oil and gas resources, said the Tarim Oilfield of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China's leading oil and gas producer, on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). CCIA releases review sorting out U.S. global cyberattacks.ecns.cnThe China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance (CCIA) released the Review of Cyberattacks from US Intelligence Agencies- Based on Global Cybersecurity Communities' Analyses on Tuesday, systematically sorting out the cyber attack activities conducted by U.S. intelligence agencies against various countries around the world.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Guangzhou Baiyun Airport sees growing passenger volume as Canton Fair comes.ecns.cnThe volume of inbound and outbound passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province has been continuously increasing recently, and the daily average number of international passenger flights here has reached nearly 100due to the coming 133rd China Import and Export Fair, or Canton Fair, according to local authorities.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Brazilian President Lula to visit China.ecns.cnAs agreed by both sides, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil will pay a state visit to China from April 12 to 15.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Brazilian president to visit China.ecns.cnAs agreed between China and Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Federative Republic of Brazil will pay a state visit to China from April 12 to 15, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). NASA's IXPE captures Crab Nebula.ecns.cnPhoto released on April 10, 2023 shows detailed look of the Crab Nebula captured by Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE).
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). 'Ice shove' spectacle appears in Sayram Lake.ecns.cnLayers of thin ice are pushed to the side of the lake with waves, presenting a stunning spectacleof "ice shove"as ice melts in Sayram Lake in Bortala prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Sandstorm hits northern China.ecns.cnChina issued a blue alert for sandstorms in parts of the northern, eastern and central regions from Monday to Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Test stand for high-thrust liquid rocket engines debugged.ecns.cnThe debugging of a test stand for high-thrust liquid rocket engines has been completed in Tongchuan, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Sunday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China-Laos Railway set to open cross-border passenger services.ecns.cnPassengers in China and Laos can buy train tickets between the two countries starting"ÄÄTuesday, as the high-profile China-Laos Railway will open cross-border passenger services on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
Ed Rampell(2023-04-11). Traffic jam at the juncture of Black and 'Blue'.peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES — The second I entered the Matrix Theatre on the opening night of June Carryl's Blue, Rogue Machine's new play immediately got me into the mood indigo. Not only was a woman in an LAPD uniform present, but soon she started barking orders to theatergoers assembled in the Matrix's library and proceeded to …
Editor(2023-04-11). Co-opting the revolutionary history of MLK.mronline.org I often think about how one of the most revolutionary black men in history can be completely altered; completely reconstructed; undergoing a kind of magical jolly negro transmorgification?>
Editor(2023-04-11). The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie.mronline.org No, it's not about another unknown Bunuel film. But if he had lived and knew about Finland's election results, he could write a script and direct something similar.
Editor(2023-04-11). Ralph Nader: Some of Trump's Brazen Violations of the Laws Moving to the Courts.scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader If there was a giant composite lawsuit against Donald J. Trump, for his over forty years of recurring criminal and civil violations, (while a corporate boss and politician) the only recourse for his lawyers would be to plead the insanity defense. Until this week, in a New York State Supreme Court based …
Ediz Tiyansan(2023-04-11). California's historic storms and its affect on agriculture.america.cgtn.com California has been pummeled this winter by 10 atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow plumes of moisture that turn into rain and snow. They may have provided a respite from a mega drought the state has been facing, but excessive rainfall has caused widespread …
Edward Hunt(2023-04-11). The New Battle for the Compact States.fpif.orgThe United States is quietly waging an economic battle for control of the compact states, three countries in the Pacific Islands that are facing increasing pressure to side with either China or the United States in their growing geopolitical competition in the Pacific Ocean. | As China moves to establish a presence in the Pacific Islands, a large oceanic area in the central Pacific, the United States is moving to strengthen its military and economic controls over these
Fight Back(2023-04-11). University of Washington students stand up to anti-choice Turning Point USA.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Friday, April 7, members of the Progressive Student Union and others rallied to protest an event held by Turning Point USA that featured Autumn Higashi, a transphobic, anti-abortion speaker. The protest, led by PSU, disrupted the event by maintaining chants throughout its duration. | Turning Point USA started their event late, as the protest had already begun before their group fully arrived. Autumn Higashi represents Students for Life and has published repeated statements attacking reproductive rights and transgender people. Once the event started, chants could be heard from the inside. Members…
Fight Back(2023-04-11). New York City: Progressive forces demand 'No to U.S. warmongering! Hands off the Philippines!'.fightbacknews.orgNew York, NY — Crowds gathered the evening of April 10 as progressive organizations denounced recent United States warmongering in the Asia-Pacific and demanded an end to U.S. military presence in the Philippines. Today marked the beginning of the largest-ever joint military exercises ("Balikatan") between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines; war games that are a part of war preparations against China. | The Filipino organizations hosting the Monday explained that in February of this year, the government announced that it was adding four additional military bases to the list of facilit…
George Yancy(2023-04-11). Let's Confront Ideas of "Normality" —— They Are Rooted in Racism and Ableism.truthout.orgWhat would it feel like for educators to truly reject the implicit positioning of whiteness and ability at the center of the teaching and learning that takes place in the United States? To do that, education professor Subini Annamma says, "we must consider all parts of our classrooms including pedagogy, curriculum and relationships." Annamma, the author of The Pedagogy of Pathologization: Dis/ |
Hazel Katz(2023-04-11). The UC strike showed there's power in a union, but the UAW still has work to do.therealnews.com On Dec. 23, 2022, members of the Academic Student Employees (UAW 2865) and Student Researchers United, both organized under the United Auto Workers, voted 11,386 to 7,097 (ASE) and 10,057 to 4,640 (SRU) to ratify tentative agreements reached with the University of California. The ratification vote ended the I work within the Academic…
Human Rights Watch(2023-04-11). 20 Years After Deadly US Attack, Free Press Still Threatened in Iraq.juancole.com Sarah Sanbar Iraq Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division @SarahSanbar ( Human Rights Watch ) — April 8 is a day that lives in infamy for media in Iraq. 20 years ago, two American missiles hit the Al Jazeera offices in Baghdad, killing a reporter and wounding a cameraman. Shortly afterwards, American forces …
infobrics(2023-04-11). De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away from Currency.infobrics.orgIncreasingly, following the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war more than a year ago—and the subsequent, unprecedented sanctions that were leveled against Russia via the U.S.-dominated global banking system—key, ascendent geopolitical actors are taking steps to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar…
infobrics(2023-04-11). More to –°ome from –°loser China-Brazil Ties.infobrics.orgRelations between Brazil and China are expected to move to a higher footing, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Netherlands: Farmers' Revolt.libya360.wordpress.comEwald Engelen BBB banner: "The voice of and for the countryside" Photo: Nathan Kramer CC4.0.. The shock among the Dutch chattering classes on 16 March was palpable. The right-populist Farmer—Citizen Movement (BBB) — established in 2019 by a small communications firm, bankrolled by the powerful Dutch agrifood complex and led by a former meat industry…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Socialist Party of Zambia Attacked by Members of Ruling Party, Dr. Fred M'membe Arrested.libya360.wordpress.comTanupriya Singh Members of the Socialist Party of Zambia were attacked by alleged cadre of the UNDP. Photo: Dr. Fred M'membe 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 On Saturday, April…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Subimperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma.libya360.wordpress.comJustin Podur A look at sub-imperialism and multipolarity in Brazil historically and into the future. In the Open Veins of Latin America Eduardo Galeano described an 1870 genocidal war of regime change waged on Paraguay by a Triple Alliance of its neighbors, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, on behalf of British imperialism. The target, nationalist president Solano Lopez,…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). US Once Again Turning its Sword to Latin America as its Global Power Wanes.libya360.wordpress.comDrago Bosnic The political West is always "shocked" by how deeply unpopular it is in the Global South and cannot comprehend why it "dares" to refuse to side with them against Russia and/or China. This lesson is something the political elites of the United States and its numerous satellite states need to be reminded of from time to time….
It's Going Down(2023-04-11). This Is America #185: Bash Back Returns; Why Elites Like Trump Don't Go to Jail.itsgoingdown.orgWelcome, to This Is America, April 10th, 2023. On this episode, first we speak with someone involved in the upcoming Bash Back! convergence in Chicago, Illinois. We speak about the history of the group and why it is reforming after over 10 years on hiatus and then switch to our discussion, where we tackle why…
Jake Johnson(2023-04-11). Biden White House Rejects Progressive Demands to Ignore Abortion Pill Ruling.truthout.orgThe Biden White House on Monday said it would not simply ignore a Trump-appointed judge's ruling that could imperil access to a safe abortion medication, dismissing a demand from progressive lawmakers who characterized the decision as a flagrant abuse of judicial power with far-reaching implications. "No," an unnamed White House spokesperson told Talking Points Memo when asked whether it would… |
Jake Johnson(2023-04-11). Oxfam Slams Rich Nations for Artificially Inflating Their Global Climate Funding.truthout.orgWith global finance leaders set to gather in Washington, D.C. this week for the spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Oxfam is warning rich countries against using accounting gimmicks to artificially inflate their global climate funding commitments. The international humanitarian group estimated in an analysis released Monday that low- and middle-income nations will… |
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). A Man With Diabetes and Spontaneous Blistering.jamanetwork.comA 42-year-old patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes had hyperpigmented macules on the anterior legs below the knees and tense, painless bullae on the right leg, with no surrounding erythema or edema; findings on the remainder of the skin and mucocutaneous examination were unremarkable. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes.jamanetwork.comThis Review summarizes the condition of prediabetes, clinically determined as a stage between normal glucose regulation and diabetes, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Renin-Angiotensin System Modulation in Adults With COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThese 2 randomized clinical trials compare the efficacy and safety of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) modulation using 2 investigational RAS agents, TXA-127 vs placebo and TRV-027 vs placebo, in adults hospitalized with severe COVID-19.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Response to 4 Antihypertensive Drugs.jamanetwork.comThis randomized clinical trial compares 4 different classes of blood pressure—lowering drugs—lisinopril, candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, and amlodipine—for their potential to be targeted to specific individuals to maximize blood pressure effects.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply The Letter from Drs Berenbrok and Mormer describes a care delivery model, versions of which are currently being promoted at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland, and elsewhere nationally, that involves educating and empowering pharmacists to serve as a front-line interface with consumers seeking hearing aids, and as a conduit for appropriate referrals to audiologists and otologists when needed.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply In response to our Research Letter, Dr Watson and colleagues state that transdermal buprenorphine, used as an active comparator in our study, is typically used for pain management and not explicitly for opioid use and that oral naltrexone is more commonly used for alcohol use disorder. We agree that these agents, as with many drugs used for opioid use disorder, including methadone (as suggested by Watson and colleagues), might also be used for multiple indications. In fact, studies have shown that users of methadone and buprenorphine can also differ with respect to a number of variables, including employ…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor A recent Viewpoint described over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an opportunity to improve the health of millions of Americans with hearing loss. As a pharmacist and an audiologist, we believe that pharmacists will play an important role in ensuring the safe and effective use of OTC hearing aids.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor Patients and clinicians must consider potential adverse effects when choosing a medication for opioid use disorder. One potential adverse effect of all opioid medications is dental disease due to xerostomia (dry mouth). People who use unregulated opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, have additional risks of dental disease due to other common factors including tobacco smoking, lack of insurance, and other barriers to adequate health care.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Prediabetes Diagnosis and Management.jamanetwork.comThe Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a multicenter, randomized clinical trial that demonstrated that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes could delay or prevent diabetes with healthy dietary changes combined with moderate physical activity or by taking metformin. Since the DPP was published in 2002, the medical and public health communities have been challenged to translate its results into clinical and public health practice. The term prediabetes, defined as an intermediate state of glycemia between normal glucose regulation and diabetes that is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovas…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Lack of Benefit of Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors in COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThere has been considerable interest in the potential role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors in patients with COVID-19 given that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the functional receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Because ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may upregulate ACE2, there is a theoretical concern that these agents might increase susceptibility to, or the severity of, SARS-CoV-2 infection. Conversely, ACE2 is the primary enzyme breaking down angiotensin II and, in the process, produces angiotensin 1-7, a physiological antagonist of angiotensin II. SARS-CoV-2 downregulates A…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Is Personalized Antihypertensive Drug Selection Feasible?jamanetwork.comAlmost one-half of US adults (47% or 116 million) have hypertension, defined by systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) greater than or equal to 80 mm Hg or taking antihypertensive medication. Although the risks of hypertension and benefits of antihypertensive therapy are well established, only about 1 in 4 adults (25%) with hypertension have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to SBP levels less than 130 mm Hg or DBP levels less than 80 mm Hg. Furthermore, recent analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data have demonstrated that th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Percentage Error in Table.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Early High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy on Length of Hospital Stay in Hospitalized Children With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: The PARIS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the January 17, 2023, issue of JAMA, there was a percentage error. In Table 1, under the heading "Viral testing and data collected at randomization," and under the category "Clinical diagnosis group," in the last row under this category, "Other diagnosis group," the data for the third column ("Standard oxygen"), should have been "15 (1.96)" instead of "15 (19.6)." Th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Errors in Secondary Outcomes.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Moderate Hypothermia vs Normothermia on 30-Day Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the February 1, 2022, issue of JAMA, there were errors in the reported secondary outcomes. In the Results section of the abstract, the third sentence should be "For the composite outcome of death, heart transplant, escalation to left ventricular assist device implantation, or stroke at day 30, the adjusted odds ratio was 0.57 (95% CI, 0.36 to 0.90; P‚Äâ=&sbq…
John Wojcik(2023-04-11). Fascists rebuked as expelled lawmaker Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House.peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—One of the Black Democrats expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives for his role in an anti-gun protest inside the State Capitol was sworn back in to his seat on Monday in a stinging defeat for the fascistic Republican supermajority that dominates the legislature. Almost immediately after the Metropolitan Nashville Council voted to restore …
Juan J. Paz y Miño Cepeda(2023-04-11). øEs posible la desdolarización en América Latina?globalizacion.caEl fin de la II Guerra Mundial fue un momento esperanzador para la humanidad. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas, creada poco antes (25/04/1945) en reemplazo de la Sociedad de las Naciones (1919) y que el 25 de junio aprobó…
Katie Myers(2023-04-11). Tax Break Will Help Towns in Coal Country and Beyond Transition to Clean Energy.truthout.orgCommunity advocates in the coalfields of central Appalachia and other places dependent upon fossil fuel production have long insisted that their towns cannot be left behind by the nation's switch to renewable energy. The Biden administration has responded to such calls by working to ensure under-resourced communities benefit from this green transition. To help achieve that… |
Kevin Gosztola(2023-04-11). Politicians In UK, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico Demand US Drop Charges Against Assange On Fourth Anniversary Of His Arrest.thedissenter.org The following article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and Elected politicians in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United Kingdom signed on to letters to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that the Justice Department drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | A letter of opposition signed by four members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Representative Rashida Tlaib, who initiated the letter, w…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-11). Iran and Saudi Arabia Resume Commercial Flights.orinocotribune.comThe Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the resumption of commercial flights between Tehran and Riyadh, according to agreements signed by both governments. | Deputy foreign minister and director general of the Gulf department, Ali Reza Enayati, stated that an Iranian delegation has completed preparations and taken executive steps to travel to Riyadh by the end of the week. | The ISNA news agency reported the presence of a technical delegation in Saudi Arabia to visit the Tehran embassy and discuss preparations f…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-11). What We Know About Leaked Documents Concerning US Role in Ukraine.orinocotribune.comSince last week, the media spotlight has been scrutinizing a series of classified Pentagon and US special agency documents which contain details on Ukraine and Western arms aid to Kiev and reveal information about Washington's spying activities targeting Israel and South Korea, among other countries. | The leak, which came as Kiev prepares to carry out a counteroffensive in the conflict against Russia, has already caused both the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice to launch investigations in order to estimate the potential repercussions. | What are the documents about? | The uncovered materials, reportedly…
Latino Rebels(2023-04-11). Latino Rebels Radio Sports Special.latinorebels.comIn this special sports edition of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent Bryan Fonseca chats with Futuro Media president and Latino Rebels founder Julio Ricardo Varela about Latinos and baseball, Twitter Blue, and Julio being a diehard fan of both the New York Knicks and Boston Red Sox at the same time.
Lily Meyersohn(2023-04-11). Talkspace Is a Business First and a Mental Health Resource Second, Critics Say.truthout.orgNaomi Weizman was working as a secretary in a school counseling office when she started looking for a therapist. Like many, she found Talkspace, the digital therapy app, through an Instagram ad. Talkspace took her insurance. So she downloaded the app and set up her account, filling out a questionnaire about some of her needs and preferences. But in March, Weizman filed a class-action complaint in… |
Marc Steiner(2023-04-11). The Ron DeSantis counter-revolution is about stopping Florida's progressives.therealnews.com In 2018, Floridians counted the restoration of voting rights to people with prior felony convictions among a host of statewide wins for progressives. That same year, Ron DeSantis was elected governor. While DeSantis's victory didn't quite match the statewide trends at the time, his administration quickly changed the political climate. Across the country, "Florida" has now become synonymous with attacks on LGBTQ rights, public schools, and unions. Yet this offensive isn't only driven by hatred and ideology. It's also about curbing the power of Florida's progressives—power that was building steadily bef…
Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG.(2023-04-11). Democrats Are Failing On Net Neutrality And Other Digital Rights.popularresistance.orgIn 2014-15, a broad social movement won net neutrality, but that victory was taken away by the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, under the Trump administration. President Biden, promising to restore net neutrality, appointed a favorable chairperson, Gigi Sohn, but his administration and Democrats in Congress failed to defend her from a successful attack by the Telecommunications industry. Clearing the FOG speaks with Evan Greer, director of Fight for the Future, about the current campaign to push for a new FCC commissioner, what is behind the assault on Tik Tok, including a dangerous piece…
Martin Edwin Andersen(2023-04-11). The 1st Amendment, Defense Security Cooperation Agency & the Henry A. Kissinger Connection.indybay.orgAttached please find the article, "Kissinger's Culpability," published this month in The Progressive magazine. The story admirably fleshes out the already decorated U.S. federal national security and human rights whistleblower's arguably most important disclosures regarding a far-right and/or neo-Nazi cabal and a systemic pattern of self-protecting reprisal running through National Defense University (NDU) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) decisions against an already decorated national security whistleblower; efforts sustained by collaborationist kapos of the U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB…
Mary Triny Mena(2023-04-11). The cost of Parkinson's disease in Venezuela.america.cgtn.com One of the many consequences of the on-going economic crisis in Venezuela is the high cost of medicine. It's especially difficult for elderly patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease and cannot afford their treatment. To mark World Parkinson's Day that is observed annually on …
Natalia Marques(2023-04-11). Why 9,000 Rutgers University workers are on strike.peoplesdispatch.orgOn April 10, 9,000 graduate workers, postdoctoral associates and counselors, and faculty at Rutgers University went on an indefinite strike in all three campuses of the public university throughout New Jersey. The workers are organized under three unions: the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT), the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union, and American Association of University Professors-Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey (AAUP-BHSNJ). Key demands include raises, job security, and health insurance subsidies. | Rutgers workers saw their contract expire on June…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChanges to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIf you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-11). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
noreply(2023-04-11). I Knew There Was Something About This…smoothiex12.blogspot.com son of a bitch. Now I get it, it was the pin of Master of Sports of USSR which almost blew his cover)))) They really need to get their act together in fucking G(R)U. But then again, Putin, Patrushev and others are primarily KGB(SVR), so, they don't mind those losers from General Staff failing. Inter-service rivalry, you know, wink, wink. B…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-11). Chile Pushes Authoritarian Police Law.orinocotribune.comChile's neoliberal government is close to securing a new law that expands the right of security forces to use firearms against the population. The The law expands the definition of "privileged legitimate defense" to justify the use of deadly weapons by uniformed officers and plainclothes police ag…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-11). Saudi-Yemen Peace Talks Underway in Sanaa.orinocotribune.comThe prospect of ending Saudi Arabia's eight-year war in Yemen advanced quickly since China brokered a détente between Iran and the kingdom | Official delegations from Saudi Arabia and Oman held the first round of The Saudi and Omani delegations were welcomed by the head of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, at the Repu…
Patrick Pasin(2023-04-11). Welche Ukraine unterstàºtzen wir?globalresearch.caAlle 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 …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Australian troops join largest-ever U.S.-Philippines war games.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense Post/Agence France-PresseApril 11, 2023 Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills Also see: US Pulls Philippines into NATO's Geopolitical Confrontation Versus China Video: NATO headquarters hosts Asia-Pacific partners to "tackle global challenges" The Philippines and the United States launched their largest-ever joint military exercises on Tuesday… Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO does Deep Dive on gender perspective and counterterrorism.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 11, 2023 Deep Dive Recap: Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective On the 28th March 2023, the NATO International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor hosted its tenth Deep Dive Session, this time focused on Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective. The session discussed key gender considerations integral to understanding terrorism in order …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO transfers Romanian warplanes from Black to Baltic Sea to confront Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 11, 2023 Romanian F-16s launch first Alert Scramble safeguarding Baltic airspace On April 7, 2023, two Romanian F-16 fighter jets from NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission launched to identify and escort two Russian Suhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters. Six days after taking over the augmenting role for NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission at …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Saakashvili party applauds Phase 1 of Georgian coup, demands extermination of ruling party.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 10, 2023 "Together in Europe" — UNM Holds Rally in Front of Parliament The United National Movement (UNM) organized a protest rally called "Together in Europe" in front of the Parliament on April 9. The UNM members, supporters, activists, other opposition politicians…gathered at the rally to declare that Georgian citizens "will not tolerate …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Ukrainian *warfighters* complete artillery training in Britain.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense PostApril 10, 2023 Ukrainian Soldiers Finalize AS90 Howitzer Training in England A second batch of Ukrainian warfighters has completed AS90 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzer training in the UK. The program followed the completion of Ukraine's Challenger 2 main battle tank training in March. The three-week AS90 course concluded with a live-fire demonstration in southern England. …
Roger Stoll, Popular Resistance.(2023-04-11). 72% Of UN Security Council Backed Call To Investigate Nord Stream Bombing.popularresistance.orgOn March 27, 2023, the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass a Russia-initiated Resolution calling for a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline bombing. Russia's co-sponsors were the People's Republic of China, Belarus, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Eritrea, Nicaragua, the Syrian Arab Republic and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Looking closer at the numbers the result shows a global political divide between rich and non-rich, between "white" states and those "of color," and between core states on one side and peripheral and semi-peripheral states on the other. This is true even on…
Seymour Hersh(2023-04-11). El barco fantasma Nord Stream.globalizacion.caLa CIA ha proporcionado historias falsas para mantener al mundo centrado en cualquier posible sospechoso menos el más lógico: Biden. | La Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos lleva a cabo constantemente operaciones encubiertas…
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). 3 States Are Stockpiling Abortion Pills After Far Right Court Ruling.truthout.orgDemocratic governors in three states have announced that their states will be stockpiling abortion pills after a far right federal judge issued a sweeping ruling on Friday aimed at taking mifepristone — a drug used for abortions and management of Cushing's syndrome — off the shelves nationwide. On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced that the state has negotiated a contract to obtain… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). Child Gun Deaths Rose 50 Percent in Just 2 Years, Research Finds.truthout.orgHorrifying new data shows that gun deaths among U.S. children have surged at an unprecedented rate in recent years, reaching an all-time high as conservatives have worked to loosen the country's gun laws at a record pace. Between 2019 and 2021, the number of children under the age of 19 killed by guns increased by an astounding 46 percent when adjusted for population changes, according to a Pew… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). Senate Democrats Will Hold Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Amid Thomas Scandal.truthout.orgDemocrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are planning to hold a hearing on the "ethical standards" of the Supreme Court in the midst of a major scandal surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas. The group, led by Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), announced the hearing in a letter sent to Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday, saying that the recent report on Thomas shows behavior… |
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Beef, Brexit and Bombs: Biden's Northern Ireland Trip Stirs up the Shenanigans.sputnikglobe.comJoe Biden was vice-president to Barack Obama when the former US leader said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for trade deals with Washington if it dared to leave the European Union. But now PM Rishi Sunak is his staunchest ally in NATO an agreement is back on the cards.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Biden Visits Belfast, Dublin to Commemorate Good Friday Pact & Aims to 'Keep the Peace'.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden will participate in high-level meetings in Northern Ireland and Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss with his counterparts regional and global security, while marking the anniversary of a historic peace agreement that comes amid a spike in violence and political tensions.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Bus Crash in Peru Leaves 10 People Dead, 15 Injured, Reports Say.sputnikglobe.comMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Ten people have been killed, and 25 more have been injured after a bus traveling between the Peruvian city of Huanuco and the country's capital Lima crashed and fell into a river, local media reported on Monday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). First in Four Years, Oil Tanker Offloads Russian Crude in Ghana, Reports Say.sputnikglobe.comThe tanker Theseus, loaded with 600,000 barrels of Russian crude oil, left the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in late January and arrived in Ghanaian waters off the Gulf of Guinea on February 24. The raw materials were to be delivered to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), located 24 km from Ghana's capital of Accra.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). How Many Nukes Does Russia Have in 2023, and What Kinds are There?sputnikglobe.comFears that the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine might escalate into a nuclear holocaust have apparently subsided among US policymakers as the West continues to probe Russia's security red lines through arms deliveries to Kiev. How many nukes does Moscow have in its arsenal in 2023? Under what conditions could it would use them? Sputnik explains.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Kim Jong-un Urges Strengthening North Korea's War Deterrence: State Media.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the expansion and effective use of the country's rapidly strengthening war deterrence force amid "the ever-worsening security" situation on the Korean Peninsula, the state-run Korean news agency reported on Tuesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Oh, Crab! Latvia, Norway Lock Claws Over Old Fisheries Agreement.sputnikglobe.comThe outcome of a "crab war" outside the Svalbard archipelago may have deep implications for the exploration of oil and gas in the Arctic, given that the 1920 Svalbard Treaty grants signatories equal rights to the resources in its waters.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Race for 'Exporter of the Year' Kicks Off in Russia.sputnikglobe.comThe Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) has announced the kickoff of the All-Russian contest "Exporter of the Year" in 2023, and started accepting applications as of April 10.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Shandong Aircraft Carrier Group Hosts J-15 Fighter Sorties on Final Day of PLA Drills Near Taiwan.sputnikglobe.comThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has successfully wrapped up all missions in the combat alert patrols and "Joint Sword" exercises encircling the island of Taiwan from Saturday to Monday, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesperson at the PLA Eastern Theater Command, in a statement on Monday evening.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Smart, Swift, Secure: What is Russia's Digital Ruble?sputnikglobe.comIn December 2021, the creation of a prototype of the digital ruble platform was completed, and 12 banks expressed their desire to take part in its testing. Based on the results, a strategy for ushering in the digital currency will be developed.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Trade & Geopolitics: What to Expect From Lula's China Tour.sputnikglobe.comPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, 77, was earlier forced to put off his visit to China owing to a bout of "bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia due to influenza A", according to an official statement from his presidential office. Chinese authorities were informed of the Brazilian leader's desire to reschedule his trip.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Ukrainian Ex-President's Wife Owns Giant Champagne Factory in Embattled Artemovsk, DPR Chief Reveals.sputnikglobe.comPresident Zelensky personally ordered the reinforcement of the Ukrainian-occupied DPR city of Artemovsk (the Ukrainian side calls it Bakhmut) with elite troops and reserve forces last month, with battles for the city turning into a brutal meat grinder. Russian fighters raised a Russian flag over the city's town hall last week.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). US Distorted Portrayal of Ukraine Conflict Likely Inspired Pentagon Leak, Ex-Official Says.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration's overly rosy public assessments of the situation on the ground in Ukraine may have motivated someone inside the Pentagon to leak classified files to combat the misinformation, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Chas Freeman told Sputnik.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). What's Known So Far About the Louisville Bank Shooting?sputnikglobe.comThe Monday shooting comes on the heels of a separate mass killings case in which six individuals, including three 9-year-olds, were murdered after a gunman entered a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Staff(2023-04-11). Chapeando: La nómina incompleta (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuInstitutos, centros de estudios, de formación y entrenamiento de líderes y de apoyo al capital privado, blogueros, medios de prensa y editoriales de las que se desprenden otras, parecen sorprender a quien dice vivir y trabajar "por la libertad de Cuba" sin que le paguen nada. Esta vez la denuncia no la hacen medios oficiales cubanos.
Staff(2023-04-11). Enro: "A través de la fotografía descubrí lo que antes era invisible para mí"cubadebate.cuCuando se unen talento y juventud, lo que queda es andar, hacer caminos, bregar. Eso hace Enrique González, o Enro, como se le conoce en los medios. Con su cámara al hombro y sus piernas ágiles, se lanza a la calle a "fotear". Si no hay sucesos que reportar, hay la vida, y esa siempre ofrece cosas interesantes y nuevas.
Staff(2023-04-11). øHasta qué punto es peligrosa la "amistad" entre Putin y Xi Jinping?cubadebate.cuDurante una visita del presidente chino a Rusia ambos países profundizaron su ´asociación sin fronteras ª. La visita se produce en un momento en que Occidente se opone diametralmente a Rusia en Ucrania y Washington ha lanzado una Guerra Fría contra China. øHasta qué punto es peligrosa esta ´amistad ª entre Putin y Xi?
Staff(2023-04-11). Aerolínea estadounidense Delta reanuda vuelos entre Miami y La Habana.cubadebate.cuLa aerolínea comercial estadounidense Delta Air Lines reanudó este lunes los vuelos directos desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Miami hacia el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, informó hoy la cuenta en Twitter de la terminal cubana.
Staff(2023-04-11). Cuba y Suiza, por el fortalecimiento de sus vínculos.cubadebate.cuEl miembro del Buró Político y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa, sostuvo un encuentro este lunes con el excelentísimo señor Ignazio Cassis, jefe del Departamento Federal de Asuntos Exteriores de la Confederación Suiza, quien desde el pasado sábado inició una visita oficial a nuestro país.
Staff(2023-04-11). La NBA bate récords de asistencia en la temporada regular.cubadebate.cuLa NBA ha recuperado un terreno que había perdido y ha establecido un nuevo récord de asistencia en los estadios con un total de 22,234,502 personas durante la temporada regular. Además, un total de 791 partidos de los disputados en ronda regular, se efectuaron con los estadios a su máxima capacidad.
Staff(2023-04-11). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia este 10 de abril? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuEste lunes 10 de abril retomamos nuestro podcast informativo Las 3 del día. Manténgase conectado que ya comenzamos este resumen radial. Conocerá novedades de salud, cultura, política y del mundo deportivo, entre otras sorpresas. Dele play al debate.
Staff(2023-04-11). Champions League: Manchester City golea 3-0 al Bayern en ida de cuartos.cubadebate.cuLos citizens de Pep Guardiola y Haaland golearon 3-0 al Bayern Múnich en la ida de cuartos de la Champions League. En el Etihad Stadium, el conjunto de Manchester batió a los de Tuchel con goles de Rodri (minuto 28), Bernardo Silva (70) y Haaland (77).
Staff(2023-04-11). Frederich Cepeda asciende a liderazgo de tubeyes en series nacionales.cubadebate.cuEl espirituano Frederich Cepeda se convirtió este lunes en el líder histórico en tubeyes en series nacionales (438), superando al pinero Michel Enríquez (437). Ante el guantanamero Joel Tejeda Claro, en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, Cepeda logró el récord en su primer turno al bate. El 24 espirituano se convierte en el rey de los dobles con 43 años y 25 temporadas.
Staff(2023-04-11). Vegueros y Cocodrilos se imponen en dobles juegos y toman el mando de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol.cubadebate.cuPar de triunfos de Pinar del Río y Matanzas le dieron un vuelco a la tabla de posiciones de la muy cerrada 62 Serie Nacional de Beisbol, que acoge las terceras subseries particulares. Los Vegueros se deshicieron del monarca exponente Granma con dígitos de 2×0 y 2×1, mientras los Cocodrilos yumurinos vencieron 8×4 y 5×0 a Camagàºey.
Staff(2023-04-11). Contra Cuba… °ni en la pelota!cubadebate.cuExiste la ingenua —y a veces malintencionada— idea de que la Patria es un concepto más allá de lo político. Suerte de razonamiento metafísico, hay quien plantea que sentirse o saberse cubano no tiene nada que ver con credo ideológico alguno, sino que parte de una cándida ´identidad cultural ª, de una pertenencia a una comunidad humana, a un espacio geográfico con determinadas regularidades características.
Staff(2023-04-11). "Devastating": GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester.democracynow.org Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he is "working as swiftly" as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 just blocks from the Texas state Capitol. Daniel Perry was also convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting 28-year-old Air Force veteran Garrett Foster. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday it is now launching an investigation into Governor Abbott's request for an expedited pardon. We're joined by Hiram Gilberto Garcia, an independent journalist who live…
Staff(2023-04-11). Headlines for April 11, 2023.democracynow.orgGunman with Assault Rifle Kills 5 and Injures 8 at Louisville Bank, Nashville Council Reinstates State Rep. Justin Jones After GOP Ousts Him for Anti-Gun Protests, Prosecutors File Criminal Charges Against Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Virginia Teacher , DOJ Sues to Block Texas Judge's Ruling Revoking FDA Approval of Abortion Drug, Witnesses Say Burmese Military Airstrikes Kill 100 Villagers, U.S. and Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint War Games in South China Sea, Russia Launches Fresh Wave of Attacks Across Ukraine, Completes POW Swap , Egypt's President Sought to Covertly Ship 40,000 Rockets to…
Staff(2023-04-11). No Justin, No Peace: Expelled TN Rep. Justin Jones Reinstated After Unanimous Nashville Council Vote.democracynow.org Democratic Representative Justin Jones has returned to the Tennessee state House, just days after Republicans voted to expel him. The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him. Following the vote, Jones's supporters marched to the Tennessee Legislature, where he was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. Justin Pearson of Memphis, who was also expelled last week, could be reappointed to the Tennessee House Wednesday if a majority of the Shelby County Commission's 13 members agree to it. We air highlights from Monday's proceedings, as well as Pearson's speech…
Staff(2023-04-11). "Spyfail" Author James Bamford: What Leaked Pentagon Docs Show About Ukraine War, U.S. Spying on Allies.democracynow.org The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released, and more with investigative journalist James Bamford, whose latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Staff(2023-04-11). Increased Tourism & Financial Transactions: Holy Week 2023 in Venezuela.orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan officials offered a summary of the movements throughout the country during Holy Week. There were a greater number of tourists and transactions compared to the previous year. | Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez offered details; 9,430,258 people moved throughout the country. This figure indicates an increase of 5.13% compared to 2022. | "It was a safe and happy Holy Week. We are impressed by the high influx of visitor…
Staff(2023-04-11). Dreizin's first UN-retraction.thedreizinreport.com We'll get to the un-retraction. And, I have more to say about DeSantis. First: Why the U.S. and UK….. …..stopped their MANNED surveillance flights near Crimea….. …..at the end of September Let's start with….. The Amazon (Washington) Post, April 10th, 2023: Ooooh….. Sounds familiar. Where did I read this before? The Dreizin Report, March 5th,...…
Subodh Varma(2023-04-11). No jobs — unless you want seasonal work in farms.peoplesdispatch.org For the past several years now, key economic data has become a casualty in India. There is no official data on consumption expenditure in the public domain since 2011-12 because the results of one survey (2017-18) were never released by the government, which claimed that they were flawed. A leaked report was published by media showing a fall in consumption expenditure but it was not accepted as the official version. | Employment data collection was changed from the earlier methods to a Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), but this comes out with a lag and does not give all details like earlier. All this fog has p…
Taroa Zuniga Silva(2023-04-11). 50 years after Chile's coup, the first year of Popular Unity.peoplesdispatch.orgA conversation with Miguel Lawner, who remembers life as a former political prisoner of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship while projecting his hope that Salvador Allende's government could improve the lives of Chileans onto the current progressive government…
TASS(2023-04-11). G7 finance ministers, central bank heads to meet in Washington on April 12.tass.comSuzuki explained that the talks between the ministers and central bank governors of the G7 countries will be held as part of the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors, which will be held in Washington on April 12-13 under the chairmanship of India…
TASS(2023-04-11). Russian ambassador calls Canada's new sanctions 'token gesture'.tass.comAt a news conference with Shmygal earlier on Tuesday, Trudeau announced sanctions against 14 Russian individuals and 34 legal entities, including those linked with Wagner PMC, and nine companies linked with Belarus' financial sector…
TASS(2023-04-11). Leak of classified US documents may have come from CIA — Fox News.tass.comThe television channel reported that most of the documents that are circulating on the Internet are part of the Pentagon's briefings that are delivered electronically on secure iPads to up to 5,000 people…
The Associated Press(2023-04-11). Mexico Migrant Protest Sees Brief Closing of El Paso Bridge.latinorebels.comA protest by some migrants led U.S. Customs and Border Protection to briefly close the Paso Del Norte International Bridge linking El Paso, Texas and the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez early Monday.
The Conversation(2023-04-11). The untapped Power of Ocean Winds — why New Zealand is looking Offshore for future renewable Energy.juancole.com By Craig Stevens, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research | — The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting emissions dramatically. One beacon of hope is the global growth in renewable energy, with offshore wind in …
Thomas Hayes(2023-04-11). Covid and Free Speech in the High Court.ukhumanrightsblog.comIntroduction On 5 April 2023 the High Court handed down judgment in Adil v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 797 (Admin). The case examined the extent to which a professional regulator can interfere with the right to freedom of expression of an individual subject to its regulation, as well as the circumstances in which the Court should …
Tilo Graser, Gabriele Krone-Schmalz(2023-04-11). The war must be ended as soon as possible.indybay.orgFrom the Western side, unfortunately, it must be noted that Russia, as a collapsed superpower, was not really taken seriously from the beginning. Symptomatic is the statement, repeated to this day, that "we", the West, won the Cold War. A Cold War is only really over when both sides can feel like winners, otherwise it is not over.
WSWS(2023-04-11). Junior doctors in the UK speak on their strike.wsws.orgJunior doctors in the British Medical Association are taking four consecutive days of strikes this week. World Socialist Web Site reporters visited picket lines on the first day of the action.
WSWS(2023-04-11). Profit hikes, not wages the key driver of inflation.wsws.orgAnalysis by the European Central Bank has found that profits grew "much more than labour costs" in a range of industries including: the agricultural sector; energy and utilities; construction; manufacturing and "contact-intensive" services sectors.
WSWS(2023-04-11). Israel ramps up provocations against Palestinians and neighbouring states.wsws.orgNetanyahu has given the green light to the fascists, racists and religious zealots that make up his government to incite the Palestinians in the run up to the end of Ramadan and provoke an uprising to be used as the excuse for a military onslaught.
Zane McNeill(2023-04-11). Trans Teen Calls Out Right-Wing Reporter for Publishing Story Without Consent.truthout.orgA transgender teen is correcting the record after a reporter allegedly mischaracterized their story in an article defaming a Missouri gender clinic for a right-wing news outlet. The Free Press, which was founded by Bari Weiss, recently published a story written by the publication's senior editor, Emily Yoffe, alleging that the mother of a trans child was "bullied" into allowing doctors to provide… |
| reuters | (2011-04-23). India launches villages programme in Arunachal, ignores angry China.tribune.com.pk India's powerful home minister on Monday visited a Himalayan frontier state that China claims as part of its territory to launch a 48 billion rupee ($585 million) development scheme he said would add to the security of the unmarked border. | Home Minister Amit Shah said the programme, which will cover nearly 3,000 villages in four states and one federally administered territory on the Chinese frontier, was aimed at helping reverse migration out of border areas. | Shah added during Monday's visit to Arunachal Pradesh that Indian troops, who have long been deployed in the region, were making sure no one eyed its…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-13). NATO identifies next members in month-long combat exercise in Germany.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comU.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 …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-13). Poland: Saakashvili awarded Prometheus prize with Bernard-Henri Lévy's benediction.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil 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 …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-13). Ukraine applauds Japan "accelerating our victory" in war with Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comUkrinformApril 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. …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-13). Germany greenlights Poland sending warplanes to Ukraine.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDeutsche 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 …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-13). Black Sea: NATO mare nostrum and expanding war zone.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 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 …
A Guest Author(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. . . . |
Chris Jenkins(2023-04-13). WA nurses and midwives still face huge fines, deregistration.greenleft.org.auThe 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.
contributors(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. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023.news.antiwar.comA 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 …
Dianne Mathiowetz(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 . . . |
Dmitriy Kovalevich, Black Agenda Report.(2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive.popularresistance.orgMarch 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…
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Intel chief stresses key microchip role of China.ecns.cnPatrick 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Major Italian companies to increase investments.ecns.cnMajor 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). New energy to help meet green pledge.ecns.cnChina 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). TCM therapies including cupping, acupuncture adopted by U.S. army.ecns.cnThe official Facebook account of the U.S. 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Tuesday posted photos of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies being applied to help treat immediate pain and relieve stress for soldiers.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). AmCham head bullish on Sino-U.S. opportunities.ecns.cnThere will be abundant opportunities for collaboration between U.S. and Chinese companies in the coming years, especially in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing and information and communication technology.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). High-quality development highlights power facilities.ecns.cnEnergy storage will be of great importance to the country's high-quality development of the manufacturing sector, said political advisers and national legislators.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.ecns.cnXi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday inspected the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade up 4.8 pct in Q1.ecns.cnChina's total goods imports and exports expanded 4.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Chinese modernization has clear goals, plans, strategies: Xi.ecns.cnXi 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Russia says to use Int'l Space Station until 2028.ecns.cnThe 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Tracking technology helps boost camel herding in Xinjiang.ecns.cnWith 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). U.S. jeopardizes global cyber security: Foreign Ministry.ecns.cnThe U.S. is the origin of cyber warfare and the biggest global cyber thief, and it is of common interest for all to reveal U.S.' hypocrisy on cyber security, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Macron says Europe must control destiny.ecns.cnFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has shared his vision of "European sovereignty" during a two-day state visit to the Netherlands.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China's foreign trade returns to growth.ecns.cnChina'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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). China-Laos cross-border passenger trains to boost tourism.ecns.cnTwo 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.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). HK Palace Museum showcases new batch of national treasures.ecns.cnA new batch of 44 Chinese national ≠treasures have been on display at the Hong Kong Palace Museum since the beginning of April, with five national-level cultural relics headlining the exhibition.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). SpaceX cargo spacecraft to return to Earth with science samples.ecns.cnA SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft is set to depart the International Space Station (ISS) this Saturday, returning scientific research samples and hardware to Earth for NASA, the agency said on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Yacht show kicks off in Haikou.ecns.cnAs part of the ongoing CICPE, the show kicked off on Wednesday, attracting 225 yachts made by domestic and foreign shipyards.
ecns.cn(2023-04-13). Snow leopard pictured on Qilian Mountains.ecns.cnSnow 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.
Editor(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.
Fast Response in SF(2023-04-13). The abortion pill must not be banned!indybay.orgThe 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.
Fight Back(2023-04-13). Protest at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.fightbacknews.orgInterview with Frank Chapman, executive director of 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 continued s…
Friedrich Steinfeld(2023-04-13). Israel on the brink of civil war?indybay.orgThis 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:…
Hazel Katz, The Real News Network.(2023-04-13). The UC Strike Showed There's Power In A Union.popularresistance.orgOn Dec. 23, 2022, members of the Academic Student Employees (UAW 2865) and Student Researchers United, both organized under the United Auto Workers, voted 11,386 to 7,097 (ASE) and 10,057 to 4,640 (SRU) to ratify tentative agreements reached with the University of California. The ratification vote ended the largest higher education academic worker strike in US history, where 48,000 workers walked off the job for six weeks. | I work within the Academic Student Employee (ASE) unit, instructing twice weekly sections of 30 undergraduates each. My teaching assistant contract is 20 hours of paid work per week, but as a…
Jim McIlroy(2023-04-13). Students protest universities' support for AUKUS.greenleft.org.auStudents 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.
Juan Cole(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 …
Julianne Tveten, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting.(2023-04-13). US Media Denounce Twitter's 'State Media' Label When It Affects NPR.popularresistance.orgAs part of an ongoing, impulsive and reactionary legacy news outlets, Elon Musk's added to its list of "state-affiliated media"—a label from which all US media had, until recently, been exempt (FAIR.org, 1/6/23). | NPR (4/5/23) rebuked the label, and major media rushed to the public broadcaster's defense. "Twitter Slaps NPR With a Dubious New Tag: 'State-Affiliated Media,'" read a Washington Post headline (4/5/23). Vanity Fair (4/5/23) lambasted the "false equivalence between NPR and state propaganda agencies." CBS News (4/5/23), AP (4/5/23) and CNN (4/5/23) emphatically quoted NPR's self-description as a p…
Justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal(2023-04-13). Monday 4/17: FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Courthouse, 95 7th Street @ Mission Street, San Francisco…
Kate King, Portside.(2023-04-13). Union Hotel Workers In NYC Suburbs Score Biggest Pay Raise In 100 Years.popularresistance.orgA New York hotel union has reached a deal with hotel owners and operators that will boost the wages of hospitality workers by $7.50 an hour, the largest increase in the union's 100-year history. | The agreement covers 7,000 members of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council who work at 87 suburban hotels spanning from Princeton, N.J., to New York's Albany region and Long Island. The five-year pact has already been ratified by the employers and is expected to be ratified by workers this month, according to union President Rich Maroko. | The new contract doesn't include New York City hotels, where union members are als…
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams.(2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others To Carry On The 'Helsinki Spirit'.popularresistance.orgOn 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. | In the context of the not-so-cold war between the United States, NATO and Russia, any of these borders is a potentially dangerous flashpoint that could trigger a new crisis, or even a world war. But a key difference with the Finnish border is that it comes within ab…
Middle East Monitor(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 …
Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch.(2023-04-13). 'Plantation Politics' To Blame For Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis.popularresistance.orgJackson, Mississippi – Jackson, Mississippi made international headlines last summer when from August 30 to September 5, water stopped flowing entirely for over 150,000 residents. In the past seven months since then, the Mississippi capital's water system has been plagued with crisis after crisis. And yet, the crumbling water infrastructure remains largely unchanged. Why is this? The answer lies in the antagonistic and racist attitude that majority white state leadership has towards the Black officials of Jackson, which has one of the largest Black populations per capita of any city in the US.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgEsophageal 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). A new heart and a renewed zest for life.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgWhether 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Science Saturday: A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Bianca's transplant journey.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpring 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….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgOften, 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: …
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgKidney 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, 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….
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMore 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgBeginning 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAdvances 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgApril 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgHeart 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgAlthough 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic trainer gives tips on avoiding boredom to prevent injury in running routine.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMANKATO, 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Is tinnitus making you miserable?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgTinnitus 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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-13). Does my child need ear tubes?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMiddle 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…
Olivia Rosane, Ecowatch.(2023-04-13). Montana Judge Cancels Gas Power Plant Permit Over Climate Concern.popularresistance.orgClimate concerns motivated a Montana judge to cancel the air quality permit for a controversial natural gas power plant. | The 175-megawatt NorthWestern Energy plant would have emitted more than 23 million tons of greenhouse gases over its 30-year or more lifespan — the equivalent of adding 167,327 new cars to the roads each year — something that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) did not fully consider when it issued the permit, Montana 13th Judicial District Court Judge Michael Moses ruled Thursday. | "DEQ's failure to analyze this issue violated the clear and unambiguous language…
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Donald Trump Sues Michael Cohen, Accuses Ex-Attorney of Breach of Contract & 'Spreading Falsehoods'.sputnikglobe.comPreviously, Donald Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to his alleged involvement in a hush money payment and cover-up involving a purported affair with porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential elections. Trump's ex-attorney, Michael Cohen, is expected to serve as a witness in the case.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). South Africa's Central Bank Governor Calls for Deregulation of Energy, Transport Sectors.sputnikglobe.comSeveral of the country's nationalized industries have long had allegations of corruption levelled against them by the general public and the government, and have subsequently failed to provide services. Furthermore, the indebted firms are putting pressure on South Africa's struggling public finances.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Tanzania and Burundi Issue Tender To Build Electrified Railway.sputnikglobe.comIn light of the recent launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which encompasses most of the nations in the continent with a combined GDP of more than $3 trillion, African countries have set about to improve regional connectivity and infrastructure.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-13). Top US Officials May Have Greenlighted Pentagon Leaks to Mislead Russia – Ex-FBI Agent.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden or other top ranking US administration officials could have approved all or some of the recent Pentagon leaks as part of a misinformation campaign to confuse Russia, retired FBI Agent and former Minneapolis Division Legal Counsel Coleen Rowley told Sputnik.
Staff(2023-04-13). La triste historia del subcampeón olimpico cubano, Oscar Macías, en Miami-Dade (+ Video).cubadebate.cuLos 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.
Staff(2023-04-13). Las 3 del Día: øCuáles son las noticias más destacadas del 12 de abril? (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuBienvenidos 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.
Staff(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…
Staff(2023-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2023.democracynow.orgU.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…
Staff(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…
Staff(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.
Staff(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/re3bOVQkyvStaff(2023-04-13). Tibisay Lucena, Former CNE President & Minister for University Education, Dies Aged 63.orinocotribune.comTibisay Lucena, the former president of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) and current minister of university education, died this Wednesday, April 12, as reported by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez via social "Tibisay Lucena changed our landscape," Rodríguez wrote. "Distinguished daughter of Venezuela, former president of the electoral power and minister of university education. She was a true militant in life, and she fought her last battle without respite. Our condolences to her family an…
Staff(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, …
teleSUR, JDO(2023-04-13). Fallece política venezolana Tibisay Lucena.telesurtv.netEl presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, lamenta su muerte y la evoca como "patriota, defensora de la democracia y la educación en nuestro país".
teleSUR, odr, JGN(2023-04-13). Rusia envía ayuda humanitaria a Siria.telesurtv.netDurante la jornada las autoridades recibieron un avión cargado con 20 toneladas de alimentos y otros materiales de socorro.
The Conversation(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, …
Will Hodgkinson, Workers World.(2023-04-13). Healthcare Activists Demand: Restore Covid-19 Protections Now!popularresistance.orgBoston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (Mass. CHE) held an online press conference on April 5 to demand the state keep protections against COVID-19 in place to safeguard health care workers, people with disabilities and the general population during the continuing pandemic. | The conference was a response to Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy's decision to comply with the Biden administration's decision to terminate the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11. | Ending the PHE, which was initially declared by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in January 20…
WSWS(2023-04-13). Tori and Lokita: The new film by the Dardenne brothers.wsws.orgLokita 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.
WSWS(2023-04-13). The way forward for striking academic workers in New Jersey, Michigan and Illinois.wsws.orgThe 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.
WSWS(2023-04-13). Teamsters union shuts down expanding strike at Sysco in advance of UPS contract talks.wsws.orgAfter 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). Saudi hosts landmark Iran, Syria visits.tribune.com.pk Saudi Arabia hosted landmark delegations from Iran and Syria on Wednesday as Gulf countries prepare for re-establishing diplomatic ties after years of bitter divisions. | Only hours after Iranian state media said a delegation had touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia announced the arrival of Syria's foreign minister in Jeddah — the first such trip since the country's civil war broke out in 2011. | With Iran's president also expected in Saudi soon, and the Saudis negotiating with Yemen's Huthi rebels this week in an attempt to end fighting there, optimism has blossomed for the turbulent Gulf region during Ramad…
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Poland's U.S./NATO proxy army to be strongest in Europe: DM.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comPolish Press AgencyApril 12, 2023 Polish army to be strongest in Europe in two years — defence minister Poland's defence minister has said if the government wins another term of office it will continue its defence policy and Poland will have Europe's strongest land army in two years. Mariusz Blaszczak made the statement on public …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). Outpost on Caspian Sea: U.S. Naval Forces Central Command officer visits Azerbaijan.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comU.S. European CommandMarch 17, 2023 USEUCOM, Azerbaijan officials engage to discuss partnership, regional security U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command strategy, plans and capabilities deputy director, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, March 14-16, 2023. His visit included engagements with government officials from Azerbaijan's ministry of defense, ministry of emergency situations and …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO Article 5 war games in Russian neighbor. Brzezinski hails "Holy Grail of Central Europe"antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOMultinational Division North EastApril 7, 2023 We Train Together Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise "Amber Lynx 23" was conducted in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, from 2 to 6 of April. Soldiers from the following units were training under the command of the Multinational Division North East Commander MGEN Zenon Brzuszko: 15 Mechanized Brigade, 1 Artillery …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO general meets allied, partner Space Commanders. Space events can trigger Article 5 collective war response.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Command TransformationApril 11, 2023 Allied Command Transformation Highlights Work in the Space Domain On April 17-20, 2023, Lieutenant General David Julazadeh will represent Allied Command Transformation at the 38th Space Symposium, speaking on NATO's approach to the Space Domain and engaging with high-level participants from national space agencies, industry, and academia. Allied Command Transformation …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). U.S. hosts Georgian judges, subverts judiciary in furtherance of coup plans.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 12, 2023 US Embassy: US Stands with Judges and Other Legal Professionals "The United States stands with judges and other legal professionals everywhere who strive to make reasoned, independent decisions, free from pressure and external influence," stated the US Embassy Tbilisi on April 12. The announcement of the embassy was preceded by the …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-12). NATO oversees combat training of Georgian military.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comGeorgian Ministry of DefenseApril 8, 2023 The 31st Infantry Battalion conducted large-scale field training The 31st Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the Western Command of the Defense Forces of Georgia completed the training and evaluation program with a demonstration exercise at the Vaziani training ground….Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Major General …
_____(2023-04-12). Another Morning (and More Mourning) in America.strategic-culture.orgYet another mass shooting, this one in Louisville, Kentucky, and once again I marvel at the language used to describe such occurrences. The shooting that left five dead at a bank was described as a "tragic event," akin to a tornado, something that simply can't be prevented. The "heroes" were the responding police officers, and they certainly deserve credit for their bravery in confronting the shooter and killing him (one officer remains in critical condition).
_____(2023-04-12). The Dishonesty of the 'Antiwar' Left.strategic-culture.orgThe left abhors the one figure in decades who has meaningfully rolled back the self-righteous imperium. | By Sohrab AHMARI | According to one strand of leftist thinking, progressives should embrace U.S. global dominance as a vehicle for global emancipation. If that sounds crazy, it's because it is. And while only a very few, relatively marginal figures today openly profess it —
_____(2023-04-12). Macron's Musings on Europe's 'Strategic Autonomy'… Much Ado About Nothing, But U.S. Insecurity Is Palpable.strategic-culture.orgDespite his geopolitical impotence and reliable vassalage, the American fury at Macron's comments is instructive. | French President Emmanuel Macron has got the Americans in a flap with his comments advocating greater European strategic autonomy and for the old continent to avoid becoming embroiled in a U.S.-China confrontation over Taiwan. | Macron made his remarks while traveling back from China where he appeared to have been well received by President Xi Jinping. The trip
Adriaan Alsema(2023-04-12). Colombia's police chief resigns.colombiareports.comThe director of Colombia's National Police resigned amid criticism over his religious fanaticism. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the resignation of Henry Sanabria eight months after appointing the general as the…
Albert Bender(2023-04-12). People's victory: Reinstatement of Black lawmaker Justin Jones a defeat for fascism.peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—By a unanimous vote, exiled Black lawmaker Justin Jones was reappointed to the Tennessee State House of Representatives by an emergency session of Metro Nashville Council on April 10. His return to the legislature came just a scant few days after his expulsion by the Republican-controlled body on April 6 for so-called "disorderly behavior." The behavior deemed disorderly …
Alice Slater, Peace, Planet News.(2023-04-12). The Toxic Legacy Of The Nuclear Age.popularresistance.orgThe world is awash in radioactive waste. We simply haven't a clue where to put it. The best we have come up with in the United States is a harebrained scheme to ship the lethal carcinogenic garbage from nuclear weapons and civilian nuclear power plants, by rail and by truck, from the four corners of the continent, and bury it in a hole in the ground in Nevada at Yucca Mountain. Citizens groups, like the proverbial boy with his finger in the dike, have been holding off the onslaught of this devastating disposal solution, preventing the legislation from passing in the Congress. Deadly plutonium remains toxic for 25…
Allyssa Pollard, Unite Here!(2023-04-12). Food Service Workers At The World Bank Announce Picket Line.popularresistance.orgWashington, DC — UNITE HERE Local 23 on Thursday released the results of a survey of 76% of the Compass workers who staff food service at the World Bank that detail ways workers struggle to afford necessities like food and housing. Workers are in negotiations for new union contracts that keep up with the cost of living and additionally announced a picket line action on the Compass-operated cafeteria at the World Bank on Wednesday, April 12. | UNITE HERE is in negotiations with Compass Group for workers in cafeterias at several high-profile DC locations in addition to the World Bank, including the Smithsonia…
americanthinker(2023-04-12). Laughing at the Lies of the Left.americanthinker.comWe are in a battle between good and evil, but evil cannot be honest about its true nature so it must lie. Laughing at their lies is the best way to counter them.
americanthinker(2023-04-12). Nike hands real women a real insult.americanthinker.comA man who has gained social credit by pretending to have transformed into a little girl is raking in the big bucks—but real people are beginning to push back.
americanthinker(2023-04-12). World Health Organization is sexualizing children.americanthinker.comTeaching pre-kindergarteners to masturbate. They are coming for our children. Openly, but for the moment obscurely, UN health bureaucrats are pushing the sexualization of young children.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-12). Burmese Junta Escalates Attack on Resistance: Bombs Civilians, Killing 100.truthout.orgBurma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. |
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-12). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations.america.cgtn.com Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability? Iran and Saudi Arabia took steps last month to restore diplomatic ties which some observers said was a big step for international security. On Tuesday, delegations from both countries started the process of re-opening their respective embassies. The …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Target Security Guard Throws Knockout Punch Over Demand That $1000 Bill Be Paid With Reparations.moguldom.comA Black female Target customer was punched in the face by a store security guard after the two got into a confrontation over more than $1,000 worth of groceries. The fight began when the customer asked for "reparations" while at a checkout line, according to a police report. While the incident happened in October 2022 …
Ann Brown(2023-04-12). Dalai Lama Shocks World By Kissing Boy On Video With Suggestive Pedo Overtones.moguldom.comA resurfaced video shows the Dalai Lama, 87, seemingly telling a child to suck his tongue. But the supporters of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism say wait, it's not what you think it is. According to the supporters of the Dalai Lama, there is something called a "tongue greeting" in Tibetan culture—not "sucking." Sticking the …
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Donbass On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Su-24 of the Ukrainian Air Force near the village of Krasny Liman | Russian artillery shelled Ukrainian Army positions in Chasov Yar town | Russian artillery shelled Ukrainian Army positions in Konstantinovka town | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Clashes between Russian forces and the A…
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Syria On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On April 12, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On April 11, the Secretariat of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council called for a meeting to discuss the possibility of Syria's return to the Arab League | On April 11, unknown gunmen assassinated the leader of Division 50 group affiliated with the HTS in Qatma town | US State Department announced reward o…
Anonymous349(2023-04-12). Military Situation In Yemen On April 12, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 51 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | UAE servicemen and military advisors evacuated their positions in Marah and Belhaf bases in Shabwah province and retreated to Al-Mukalla city in Hadhramout province | Al-Amaliqa militants took control of the Bayhan district in the west of Shabwa province from the Shabwa Defense Forces | A UAE cargo ship carrying weapons and military eq…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Israel Hit HQ Of Syrian President Brother During Recent Strikes.southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Israel hit the headquarters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's brother during a recent wave of The strikes, which took place on April 9, were a response to two salvos of rockets which were launched from southern Syria at the Israeli-occupied Golan heights in the early…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Russian Air Defenses Shot Down More Than 100 Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drones.southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. | Russian air defenses have shot down more than 100 Bayraktar TB2 combat drones supplied by Turkey since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Lieutenant General Andrey Demin, the commander of the Air Defense Force, deputy commander-in-chief of the Aerospace Forces, revealed in an interview with the Russian army daily newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda that was published on April 10. "There are practically no fundamental distinctions between fi…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives In Saudi Arabia On First Visit In Over Decade.southfront.org Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereiji. | On April 12, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on a breakthrough visit to push forward the normalization process between the two Arab countries. | The official Saudi Press Agency said that Mekdad will discuss efforts that aim to reach a political solution to Syria's crisis during the visit. | Discussions will tackle means to reach a solution that maintains…
Anonymous669(2023-04-12). U.S. Retaliates After Rocket Attack On Northeastern Syria Base.southfront.org ERBIL, Iraq — An AH-64E Apache helicopter from the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, hovers prior to taking off to conduct a mission, July 11,2017, Erbil, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephen James) | A rocket attack targeted a base of the United States in Syria's northeastern region on April 10, less than a month after a
Ben Norton(2023-04-12). Geopolitical Game Changer: China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow to Petrodollar and US Economic Hegemony.orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…
Brittani Banks(2023-04-12). How the War in Ukraine Is Shaking up the Global Arms Industry.independentmediainstitute.orgOn March 21, 2023, India's air force confirmed that a major Russian arms delivery would not occur, citing Russia's logistical challenges stemming from its war in Ukraine. It has served as the latest example of Russia's inability to complete weapons deals with India since the conflict began in February 2022. India is the world's largest …
Brittani Banks(2023-04-12). A New Leader's Big Banking Opportunity to Improve Global Development.independentmediainstitute.orgThe first event of President Lula da Silva's long-awaited visit to China in mid-April 2023 is the official swearing-in ceremony of Dilma Rousseff as president of the New Development Bank (popularly known as the BRICS Bank) on April 13. The appointment of the former president of Brazil to…
Bruni de la Motte(2023-04-12). The late East Germany, a new (distorted) history in review.peoplesworld.org The German Democratic Republic (1949-1990) has long been a subject neglected by many historians—or, if it is given attention, it's been portrayed simply as a totalitarian country ruled by Stalinists who oppressed the population. Katja Hoyer's new book on the GDR, Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990, in its British edition, soon to be published …
Carlos Edill Berríos Polanco(2023-04-12). French Authorities, FBI Raid Art Museum in Old San Juan.latinorebels.comFrench authorities, with the help of the FBI, raided the offices of the Michèle Vasarely Foundation in Old San Juan on Tuesday. The raid reportedly concerned the whereabouts of $40 million worth of art created by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely.
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect Those Forced to Seek Abortion Out of State.truthout.orgA new rule proposed on Wednesday by the administration of President Joe Biden aims to prevent law enforcement from obtaining information about abortion services a person obtains if the reproductive health care they received was done legally in a different jurisdiction. The proposal, which is being made within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Manhattan DA Sues Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan to Stop Interference in Indictment.truthout.orgManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a lawsuit against House Judiciary chair Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), accusing the federal lawmaker of engaging in a "brazen and unconstitutional attack" against the New York prosecutor through his attempts to investigate the inquiry and indictment of former President Donald Trump. Beginning in the middle of last month, prior to Trump even being… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-12). Missouri State House Republicans Pass Budget Bill That Removes Library Funding.truthout.orgRepublican lawmakers in the Missouri state House of Representatives followed through on threats they previously made to librarians, passing a state budget this week that eliminates all funding to public libraries throughout the "Show Me State." Around $4.5 million in funds that would have been included in the budget for libraries were instead dropped down to zero, after cuts proposed by Rep. |
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Ecowatch.(2023-04-12). Ohio: Groups Sue To Block New Law Allowing Fracking In State Parks.popularresistance.orgEnvironmental and community groups in Ohio have filed a preliminary injunction to stop the leasing of public lands — including state parks — to the oil and gas industry. | Ohio HB 507, which redefines methane gas as "green energy" and requires state parks to lease their lands for fracking, went into effect on April 7. Originally an agricultural bill with its focus on poultry, the law was quickly expanded to include granting petrochemical, agricultural and fracking rights to industry. | The groups oppose the law on a constitutional basis, in addition to their objection to the obligatory leasing of publ…
Dan Schwartz, Topher Sanders, ProPublica.(2023-04-12). The True Dangers Of Long Trains.popularresistance.orgJust before 5 a.m., Harry Shaffer's wife called to him from across the living room, where he'd fallen asleep on the couch, exhausted from installing an aboveground pool. Did he hear that sound, that metallic screeching from up the valley? She opened the door of their double-wide trailer and walked outside as Shaffer closed his eyes. | A moment later came a thunderous crack of splintering lumber. Debris shot through the living room. Shaffer opened his eyes again to find a hulking train car steps from where he lay. It had shorn off the roof, exposing the murk of the pre-dawn sky. He jumped up and ran outside and sa…
Dan Williams(2023-04-12). Family of Ronald Greene heads to court.america.cgtn.com Five police officers charged in connection with the death of a Black motorist back in 2019 were back in a Louisiana courtroom Tuesday. All pleaded 'not guilty' to charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction of justice. The State troopers had originally claimed 49-year-old Ronald …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Billionaire Managing $120 Billion Real Estate Fund: America Is Headed Into A Serious Recession.moguldom.comBarry Sternlicht, who runs the real estate-focused private equity firm Starwood Capital Group, predicts that inflation is about to "drop hard" and the U.S. is headed for a serious recession thanks to falling rent and housing prices. But falling rents won't show up in inflation data until later this year Sternlicht predicted. Sternlicht has a …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-12). Closely Watched CPI Report Shows Persistent High Inflation, Should Keep Rate Hikes In Play.moguldom.comPrices rose 5 percent in the year ending in March, down from the 6 percent inflation rate in February and the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. March prices rose 0.1 percent compared to February prices, driven by steep rent costs. Falling energy prices …
Daniel Kovalik(2023-04-12). Five years ago in Nicaragua: a coup attempt begins.mronline.org In the first few months of 2018, Nicaragua hardly appeared to be a strong candidate for an attempted coup. Daniel Ortega's government had an 80 per cent approval rating in a poll a few months earlier.
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Leaks Showing US Spied on South Korea Spark Outrage in Seoul.news.antiwar.comPentagon documents that surfaced online that revealed the US was spying on South Korean officials have sparked outrage from opposition lawmakers in Seoul while the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is downplaying the leaks. According to The Wall Street Journal, the documents show the contents of a conversation between two of Yoon's top …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Jake Sullivan Discusses Yemen Peace Talks With Saudi Crown Prince.news.antiwar.comNational Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday about the ongoing Saudi-Houthi peace talks aimed at ending the war in Yemen. According to the White House, Sullivan "welcomed Saudi Arabia's extraordinary efforts to pursue a more comprehensive roadmap for ending the war." He said the US was sending …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Macron Stands By China Comments After Drawing Criticism.news.antiwar.comFrench President Emmanuel Macron is standing by his comments about how Europe shouldn't follow the US into a confrontation with China over Taiwan despite the backlash the remarks have drawn. "This is something the president stands by entirely," a French diplomat told reporters, according to Reuters. Macron's warning that Europe shouldn't be "America's followers" is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Report: South Korea to 'Lend' 500,000 Artillery Shells to US.news.antiwar.comSouth Korea has agreed to "lend" the US 500,000 155mm artillery shells, the South Korean newspaper DongA Ilbo reported on Wednesday. The report said the US and South Korea agreed on the deal in March, but there's been no public confirmation from either side. The reason to lend the shells instead of selling them is …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Seymour Hersh: the CIA Knows Ukrainian Officials Are Skimming US Aid.news.antiwar.comOn Wednesday, Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh published a report on Substack that alleged the CIA was aware of widespread corruption in Ukraine and the embezzlement of US aid. The report said the Ukrainian government has been using US taxpayer money to purchase diesel from Russia to fuel its military. Hersh said Zelensky "has been buying …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). Syrian Foreign Minister Arrives in Saudi Arabia for the First Time Since 2011.news.antiwar.comSyrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as Riyadh and Damascus are working toward normalization. Mekdad's trip marks the first time a Syrian foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia since 2011, when Riyadh cut ties with Damascus and threw support behind the failed regime change effort against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-12). US Slaps Sanctions on Hungary Bank Over Russia Ties.news.antiwar.comThe US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a bank based in Hungary over its ties to Russia, a move that further strains ties between Washington and Budapest. According to Reuters, the sanctions targeted three top officials in the International Investment Bank in Budapest, two Russian nationals, and one Hungarian national. US Ambassador to Hungary David …
Derrick Broze(2023-04-12). Second Phase of Fluoride Lawsuit Set to Begin in January 2024.thelastamericanvagabond.comThe U.S. government and plaintiffs have agreed to begin a second phase of the long-delayed fluoride lawsuit in January 2024. On Tuesday Judge Edward Chen, the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set a date of January 29, 2024 for the second phase of the ongoing fluoride lawsuit. The second phase
Dominique Galeano(2023-04-12). Migrar al Norte: frontera entre Estados Unidos y México.globalizacion.caEn los últimos nueve años murieron más de cuatro mil migrantes intentando cruzar la frontera estadounidense. La frontera entre Estados Unidos y México tiene más de 3.000 kilómetros de extensión con un muro que bordea más de mil kilómetros y…
Drag Up Fight Back Demo in SF(2023-04-12). Don't Hate What You Don't Understand.indybay.orgMost Americans oppose restrictions on LGBTQ+ people, yet Republican state and local lawmakers are pursuing hundreds of bills targeting their rights across the U.S. | San Francisco reacted on April 8 with even more than the usual outrageous style of a Bay Area protest.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Yuan's rise in Russia shows currency trend.ecns.cnThe renminbi's record high share in Russia's currency trading in March confirms an emerging trend that more commodity-exporting economies are accepting the Chinese currency as an alternative to other leading international currencies, experts said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Alibaba jumps on AI chatbot bandwagon.ecns.cnChinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Tuesday unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered large language model — Tongyi Qianwen — which it plans to integrate into all of its applicable businesses, joining the chatbot race to offer a potential rival to ChatGPT.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China's growth inspires world, ambassador says.ecns.cnAminata Koita said she believes that China's modernization is an impressive process of transformation that has enabled China to become one of the world's leading economies and make significant progress in various fields.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). China's Chang'e 6 mission to carry French equipment.ecns.cnThe Chang'e 6 mission, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, will enable French scientists to put some of their equipment on the silver celestial body's little-known far side, according to China's leading space contractor.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Panda set to return home after 20-year stay in U.S.ecns.cnChina is prepared to bring back giant panda Ya Ya from a zoo in the United States as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). PLA continues to carry out combat training.ecns.cnWarships from the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army continued to carry out combat training on Tuesday, after the three-day "Joint Sword" joint exercises around Taiwan Island ended on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). TOEFL to be shortened, streamlined.ecns.cnThe Test of English as a Foreign Language will be shortened from three hours to less than two hours from July 26, test administrator ETS announced in Beijing on Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Full RCEP agreement implementation to expand trade, investment.ecns.cnThe full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership pact will help expand trade and investment between China and other RCEP signatory countries, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Maoming.ecns.cnXi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday inspected the city of Maoming, south China's Guangdong Province.
ecns.cn(2023-04-12). Aerial view of Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge in Fujian.ecns.cnAerial view shows the Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge, a part of the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed railway, in east China's Fujian Province. The 14.7-km-long bridge is the first cross-sea high-speed railway in China.
Editor(2023-04-12). Daniel Ellsberg Has Foiled Those Who Want Him Confined to the Past.scheerpost.com By Norman Solomon / CounterPunch In just a few words — "those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future" — George Orwell summed up why narratives about history can be crucial. And so, ever since the final helicopter liftoff from the U.S. Embassy's roof in Saigon …
Editor(2023-04-12). Ellen Brown: The Cobalt Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster.scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost 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 …
Ezequiel Beer(2023-04-12). Elecciones en Argentina: una lejanía imponderable.globalizacion.caEstimativamente las elecciones PASO Presidenciales se realizaran en 5 meses un tiempo casi inimaginable para un país que día a día no para de sorprender ni a propios ni a extraños. | La vertiginosidad de los últimos acontecimientos que son acompañados…
Fernando De la Cuadra(2023-04-12). Bolsonarismo, violencia y salud mental en Brasil.globalizacion.caEn los últimos días la sociedad brasileña ha recibido con enorme consternación las noticias sobre las diversas masacres y atentados ocurridos en escuelas del país. En la última, un hombre de 25 años atacó con un hacha a niños y…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Great progress: FRSO fund drive nets $25,000 so far.fightbacknews.orgIn the two weeks since the announcement of Freedom Road Socialist Organization's $130,000 Spring Fundraising Drive, more than $25,000 has come in. More contributions are coming in every day. | FRSO Political Secretary Mick Kelly states, "We are off to a great start. FRSO is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. We need to expand our capacity. This means we will be expanding our national office and bringing on more full-time staff. We will have more publications. And we will continue to send out organizers to build new districts of FRSO." | Kelly continued, "The decline of monopoly capitalism is accelerat…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Milwaukee SDS unveils new campaign to increase Black enrollment on campus.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 11, organizers with the UW-Milwaukee chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) took to Spaights Plaza in the middle of campus to announce a new campaign focused on addressing the shockingly low percentage of Black students on campus, increasing Black representation in student resources like mental health services, and the graduation rate of existing Black students. | "UWM claims to be a campus that supports and values diversity, equity and inclusion, but only 6% of UWM students are Black, even though Black people make up 38% of Milwaukee residents," said Trenton Houck, outreach c…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). A people's mandate: Milwaukee County overwhelmingly demands an end to state abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgMilwaukee, WI – On April 4, activists with Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJAM) celebrated the end of the Wisconsin spring election. Many organizations poured energy into the extremely important State Supreme Court election, which had reproductive rights, workers' rights, and fair electoral maps taking center stage. RJAM focused on getting voters to the polls by encouraging Milwaukee people to vote in favor of an advisory referendum, polling Milwaukee County's opinion on overturning the state's 1849 abortion ban. | RJAM was able to win this advisory referendum after picketing county supervisor…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). Tampa stands against the 6-week abortion ban.fightbacknews.orgTampa FL – On April 8, dozens of community members gathered to protest the six-week abortion ban recently passed in the state government. Led by the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee (TBCAC) the people of Tampa spoke out against the abortion ban and the repression happening across the state of Florida. | The six-week abortion ban would not only drastically shorten the span of time in which people are legally allowed to get an abortion, but also gives an extra $25 million in funding each year from the state to anti-abortion clinics. These are fake clinics that lie to those seeking abortion, potentially endanger…
Fight Back(2023-04-12). University of Washington students rally to support workers at Homegrown Sandwiches.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Wednesday, April 5, students rallied in front of Suzzallo Library in the University of Washington's Seattle campus to support Homegrown workers in their fight for a contract. The rally was called by the Progressive Student Union at UW (PSU), a chapter of New Students For A Democratic Society. | In the middle of campus, students and community members came to hear speeches from union organizers, rank-and-file Homegrown workers, and other students in solidarity with the union campaign at Homegrown Sustainable sandwiches. | Homegrown workers voted to unionize with UNITE HERE Local 8 last December aft…
Filler Collective(2023-04-12). Action in Solidarity with Striking Post-Gazette Workers in Pittsburgh.itsgoingdown.orgReport on attempted blockade of newspapers by striking workers and their supporters. Originally posted to Filler Collective. A group of roughly 40 people from multiple different unions, community organizations, and autonomous groups delayed a shipment of Post-Gazette papers for roughly two hours beginning at midnight Saturday April 1st. I am not a Post-Gazette worker. I…
Frank Hartzell(2023-04-12). Hundreds of schools have been hoaxed by "Ethiopian" caller for 1 year but FBI no comment.indybay.orgThe FBI and Justice Department has no comment about more than a year worth of hoax phone calls, numbering in the high hundreds or thousands of schools all over the nation. The calls have all been coming from a single source, traced to Ethiopia. The caller has a thick foreign accent. But also, there is a robotic version of the same caller that also has a thick foreign accent. VERY strange and nobody, including local police are being briefed about this, so schools are taken by surprise. Kids are scared to death. And no comment whatsoever by any politicans. The scale of this is unreal…
Gillian Thomas(2023-04-12). The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: How We Got Here.aclu.org Although the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade cast a long shadow over reproductive rights, there were some victories to cheer in 2022. Among them was the culmination of a long, hard-fought campaign to sign the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law. A win
Hedelberto Lopez Blanch(2023-04-12). Almagro: 3 Years of Honeymoon Paid For by the OAS.orinocotribune.comBy Hedelberto López Blanch — Apr 7, 2023 | The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, tried to compete with the film Around the World in 80 Days and, for two years, spent honeymoons in about 30 countries with a lover whose expenses were mostly paid for by the organization. | In total, this right-wing enemy of the democratic peoples of Latin America, who complies with the guidelines emanating from Washington, traveled at least 34 times accompanied by an advisor with whom he maintained a "sentimental relationship," according to an investigation carried out by the organiza…
Indigenous Action(2023-04-12). No Pardon for Genocide: Rejecting the Catholic Church's "Repudiation" of the Doctrine of Discovery.itsgoingdown.orgEditorial from Indigenous Action rejecting the Catholic Church's so-called 'repudiation' of genocide and colonialism. On March 30th, 2023 a joint statement was released by administrative departments of the Vatican City-State condemning "acts of violence, oppression, social injustice and slavery, including those committed against indigenous peoples." The Catholic Church stated that it "…repudiates those concepts that…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Arsonist Ex-Ukrainian Government Minister Assisted Canadian Government-Funded Nazi Propaganda Bus Tour.libya360.wordpress.comChristian Shingiro and Aidan Jonah The Trade Unions Building in Odessa burning in 2014, after neo-Nazis and other right-wing forces, counting Stepan Kubiv among them, set it on fire. 42 Ukrainians opposed to the Maidan coup were killed in the fire. (Source) ATIP requests and an interview with Ukrainian economist Roman Gubriienko have revealed that…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Class Struggle in France: How to Escape the Counterrevolution.libya360.wordpress.comMaurizio Lazzarato What links exist between the strikes in France and the war? An overview from the perspective of class struggle and an urgent call to reconstitute strategic thinking. Let's get straight to the point: after the huge demonstrations against pension "reform", the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, decided to "pass it by force" (passer…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Cuba and the New International Economic Order.libya360.wordpress.comDr. C José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez Fidel Castro at the United Nations Fidel Castro comes from the future to tell us once again: "Let the philosophy of dispossession disappear and the philosophy of war will have disappeared! Let the colonies disappear, let the exploitation of countries by monopolies disappear, and then humanity will have reached…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Mexico: Is AMLO's Resource Nationalism Raising the Odds of a Coup?libya360.wordpress.comOwen Schalk Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Photo courtesy Presidencia de la República Washington and Ottawa are not only attempting to weaken AMLO's government—they are attempting to weaken Mexican democracy One of the key tenets of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's "fourth transformation" government is state sovereignty over Mexico's energy resources. This transformation…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). Ukrainian Air Defenses Dwindling, West Scours World for Arms on Eve of "Spring Offensive"libya360.wordpress.comUpdate on Russian military operations in Ukraine for April 12, 2023: — Russian forces continue taking territory around the fortified cities of Avdeevka and Bakhmut; — Russian forces now control much of the west bank of the Bakhmutka River; — A Ukrainian missile fired deep into Crimea (and intercepted by Russian air defenses) may have…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-12). War, the Separation of the World, or the End of an Empire?libya360.wordpress.comThierry Meyssan All empires are mortal. So is the "American Empire .Painting by Alexandre Granger Many are those who predict a World War. Indeed, some groups are preparing for it. But the States are reasonable and, in fact, consider rather an amicable separation, a division of the world into two different worlds, one unipolar and…
Isaac Nellist(2023-04-12). There are solutions to the rental crisis.greenleft.org.auThere are solutions to the housing crisis, but governments will have to be pushed to dismantle the developer and investor-driven policies, argues Isaac Nellist.
Isabela Escalona(2023-04-12). UMN Grad Workers express hope and urgency as they gear up for union election.therealnews.com This story originally appeared in "Me and my colleagues across the board were overworked, underpaid, and really feeling the effects of that to the point that it was making it really difficult to do the stellar work that we like being here to do and we want to do," says Phoebe Keyes, a third year Ph.D. student in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering at the University of Minnesota (UMN). | Now, Key…
Jaisal Noor(2023-04-12). Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel workers say managers pocket half their tips.therealnews.com Despite the cold weather, dozens of workers and their supporters picketed outside the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore in February, as they had been doing—and have continued to do—for months. The workers are demanding better wages and working conditions, which they say they are owed on principle—but also because of the heavy public subsidies their employer receives. | Andre Eldridge Jr., who has worked at the Marriott Waterfront since 2017, said that many of his colleagues live paycheck to paycheck and have to take on second jobs to make ends meet. "That's just crazy," he told The Real…
Jason Wilson, Jeff Tischauser(2023-04-12). Patriot Front Members Appear on Idaho Wanted List.splcenter.orgJudges in Kootenai County, Idaho, have issued arrest warrants for five members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, and the men have been added to a wanted list circulated by that county's sheriff.
Jessica Corbett(2023-04-12). Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Uphold Press Freedom by Dropping Charges Against Assange.truthout.orgOn the fourth anniversary of Julian Assange's arrest, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib led six other progressive lawmakers in calling on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to "uphold the First Amendment's protections for the freedom of the press by dropping the criminal charges" against the Australian WikiLeaks founder and withdrawing the extradition request of the U.K. government. |
John Feffer(2023-04-12). Donald Trump and America's Democratic Reputation.fpif.orgDonald Trump is currently facing 34 charges of tax and accounting fraud in a New York trial. It is the first time that an American president has faced criminal charges. The United States now joins a number of democratic countries where the chief executive has been put on trial. In some of these countries—South Korea, Peru, Malaysia, Brazil—the leader has ended up in prison. | The latest charges against Trump might seem rather trivial. Most of the headlines, after all, have focused on the money that Trump paid to a porn star to keep her quiet about the brief affair that they had. | But the focus of the…
Jonathan Ng(2023-04-12). Peace in Ukraine Is Too Important to Leave in the Hands of Arms Dealers.truthout.orgThis spring, Lockheed Martin is expanding operations to meet Ukraine's demand for arms. In recent months, its Camden, Arkansas, plant won nearly a half-billion dollars in contracts for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) — doubling production targets and prompting Lockheed officials to consider adding a night shift. Russia's war in Ukraine has turned the HIMARS rocket launcher into… |
Joseph Winters(2023-04-12). 13 Groups Sue the EPA for Failing to Update Regulations on Water Pollution.truthout.orgIndustrial facilities produce millions of pounds of hazardous chemical waste every year and dump it directly into U.S. waterways. Environmental advocates say the government isn't doing enough to stop them. A coalition of 13 green groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday arguing that the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, has violated federal law by repeatedly failing to update regulations on water… |
Karen Dolan(2023-04-12). A Parents Bill of Rights for the Rest of Us.otherwords.orgThere's no question that parenting has gotten harder in this country. | Gun violence is now the But if you ask the GOP and its shadowy network of far-right funders, what parents really want are vicious laws that attack LGBTQ kids, criminalize parents…
Kate Wheeling, Next City.(2023-04-12). Why Cities Are Rethinking What Kinds Of Trees They're Planting.popularresistance.orgAfter a series of winter storms pummeled California this winter, thousands of trees across the state lost their grip on the earth and crashed down into power lines, homes, and highways. Sacramento alone lost more than 1,000 trees in less than a week. Stressed by years of drought, pests and extreme weather, urban trees are in trouble. | The U.S. Forest Service estimates that cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, wiped out by development, disease and, increasingly, climate stressors, like drought. In a recent study published in Nature, researchers found that more than half of urban trees in 164 cities…
Leila Rafei(2023-04-12). This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment.aclu.org There's a knock at your door. It's the police. They say they are investigating a crime and would like to ask a few questions. It's alarming, but you want to help, so you let them in. | But what if these officers are not who they say they are? | For years, agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have impersonated the police and used other deceptive tactics to gain warrantless entry into people's homes, or lure them out — a practice that the ACLU, in collaboration with others, has challenged in court as a violation of the Fourth Amendment. | ICE's goal is to arrest and deport undocumented immig…
manager(2023-04-12). Highest U.S. Marginal Tax Rate is Too Damn Low.cepr.netWith Tax Day just around the corner, it is a good time to put post-WWII top marginal tax rate into context. Many find it hard to believe that the top rate was 91% during the Eisenhower years. No, that didn't mean that high earners paid a 91% tax on all of their income. Take the …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-12). DA Bragg sues Jim Jordan over Trump case interference.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK— Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who indicted Trump on 34 felony counts, has sued a top Trump devotee, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, for his attempts to sabotage the DA's probe by threatening to subpoena all evidence and work papers. Bragg, who some are calling the "Anti-Mueller" because of his sharp …
Mark Gruenberg(2023-04-12). Rutgers forces 9,000 faculty, medical staffers to strike.peoplesworld.org NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—After a year of management intransigence in bargaining, and despite mediation efforts by pro-worker Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, some 9,000 full-time and part-time faculty, including medical staffers, at Rutgers University were forced to strike, starting on the morning of April 10. The strike shut down all three campuses, in New Brunswick, Newark, and …
Martin Edwin Andersen(2023-04-12). The 1st Amendment, Defense Security Cooperation Agency & the Henry A. Kissinger Connection.indybay.orgAttached please find the article, "Kissinger's Culpability," published this month in The Progressive magazine. The story admirably fleshes out the already decorated U.S. federal national security and human rights whistleblower's arguably most important disclosures regarding a far-right and/or neo-Nazi cabal and a systemic pattern of self-protecting reprisal running through National Defense University (NDU) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) decisions against an already decorated national security whistleblower; efforts sustained by collaborationist kapos of the U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB…
Maximillian Alvarez(2023-04-12). 350,000 Teamsters are about to take on UPS.therealnews.com Under the new leadership team led by General President Sean M. O'Brien, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are re-introducing themselves to the bosses and to the world as a fighting union, and they are gearing up for their biggest test yet: the impending negotiations of the IBT's contract with United Parcel Service (UPS). With UPS employing over 350,000 Teamster members around the country, theirs is the largest collective bargaining agreement in North America—and the current contract is set to expire on July 31. With national negotiations set to begin this month, Teamsters leaders are travelin…
Michelle Ellner(2023-04-12). Continuing Chávez's legacy means dismantling Monroe Doctrine politics.peoplesdispatch.orgChavez's stance conflicted with the Monroe Doctrine of 1823, which laid the groundwork for the use of US military force and other forms of intervention to oppose any government, be it foreign or regional, that jeopardized US interests. The Monroe Doctrine became the ideological basis for US hegemony in the region, justifying the violation of the rights of nations of self-determination, as was the case for Venezuela in 2002 and since then. | With Washington's backing, Venezuela's pro-Washington elite, high-ranking military officials, leaders of the traditional labor organizations, the Catholic Church hierarchy, an…
Mike Ludwig(2023-04-12). Settlers Get Away With Terrorizing Palestinian Children Under Israeli Apartheid.truthout.orgPalestinian children living in the occupied West Bank cannot walk to school without a military escort, assuming their classrooms have not been demolished or confiscated by Israelis in the first place. Palestinian kids face constant attacks and harassment from violent Israeli "settlers" pushing to colonize the West Bank with illegal settlements, if not wipe Palestine off the map altogether. |
Misión Verdad(2023-04-12). Why Did Inflation Slow Down in Venezuela Last Month?orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Apr 11, 2023 | In March, inflation in Venezuela experienced a significant slowdown, reaching around 4%, according to unofficial data published by the Venezuelan Finance Observatory, which represents a cut-off point with respect to the rate of price variation registered in the first two months of 2023, which was at least double digits. | The year 2023 began with signs of a slowdown in economic activity, dragging the negative effects of the depreciation of the exchange rate registered in the last quarter of last year, whose main impact was expressed on the consumption of the population. | Th…
Mothers on the March(2023-04-12). Friday 4/14: POA: Shut it Down!indybay.orgOn the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
Newsclick(2023-04-12). AI will fail… but not why you think | With Aunindyo Chakravarty.peoplesdispatch.orgArtificial intelligence tools have been in the news in recent times due to a vast variety of creative tasks they seem capable of. Yet, AI is bound to fail and the reason is one word – Capitalism. Economic analyst and journalist Aunindyo Chakravarty explains the logic…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMarch is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgSpinal stenosis happens when the space inside the backbone is too small. This can put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck, called cervical spinal stenosis, and in the lower back, called lumbar spinal stenosis. The most common cause of spinal stenosis is wear-and-tear changes in the spine related to arthritis. Most people with spinal stenosis are over 50. Younger people…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgChanges to your breast can cause a lot of worry. This is understandable. But not all breast changes are a result of breast cancer. Any breast symptoms, such as a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain, should be evaluated by a medical professional. If they are diagnosed as benign, it means they are not cancer. Noncancerous breast symptoms are known as benign breast disease. Some cases of benign breast disease are discovered during a…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgThe 2022 SPARK scholars gather for a photo before the Mayo Clinic SPARK Mini Science Fair on Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Back row: Sara Wasserman, Krish Relan, Nyla Searl, Manish Kota, William Li, Garrett Davidsen, Riya Kar, Ella McCarthy. Front row: Kristi Biswas, Ysabella Wijaya, Yangying Jiang, Katie Shapiro, Esinam Ekpeh, Nia Atcherson, Katherine Jones and Hazel Parent. Not pictured: Jessica Desgroseilliers. "My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer when I…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter is 19 and just finished her first year of college. It has been a stressful transition for her, but she has managed to stay quite active. She is a swimmer and runner, and she also plays volleyball. About eight months ago, she noticed her periods becoming irregular. Her family medicine physician said this sometimes happens in athletes, and we should not be overly concerned about it. Now, my daughter hasn't had…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIn January 2021, after being in remission from melanoma for almost a decade, Christina Armendariz began to feel unwell. The 42-year-old mother went to the emergency room at a hospital near her Orlando, Florida, home. After several imaging tests, Christina was told her cancer had returned. She had a mass under her arm and multiple soft tissue tumors throughout her body. Although she began treatment locally, Christina's condition worsened over time. She experienced significant cognitive…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgMuslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. "In Minnesota, as we start Ramadan, that's going…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgIf you are one of the millions of people who suffer pollen and allergies, you don't need a calendar to tell you it's spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what's happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can be uncomfortable, says Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergy and immunology expert. She offers these tips for relief from spring pollen and…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2023-04-12). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you?newsnetwork.mayoclinic.orgYou may have seen athletic trainers on the sidelines of team sports and personal trainers working one-on-one with people at the gym. If you're seeking personalized advice and support to help you refine or advance your physical activity, which type of trainer would be the best fit for you? Here are some tips to consider. What's the difference between an athletic and a personal trainer? While the two terms often are used interchangeably, these professionals…
Night Owls(2023-04-12). Night Owls #4: Winter's Embers.itsgoingdown.org Download pamphlet: Print — Tabloid Download action poster: Print — Tabloid [For a Risograph] A banner dropped in Eugene, OR this past February read "Against Cop City and Its World." These words have come to echo throughout Atlanta and across Turtle Island, indicating that the struggle extends far beyond the construction of this particular police…
Nijmie Dzurinko(2023-04-12). Medicaid Cutoffs: An American Horror Story.otherwords.orgThe biggest threat to Americans today isn't from a foreign power. It's from a long-running war on the poor by out of touch politicians and their Wall Street backers. | The latest attack on working Americans even has a name: "The Unwinding." | If that sounds like the title of a horror movie to you, you're not far off. Starting this April, state governments and welfare offices began cutting off Medicaid coverage from Under pandemic protocols, people getting healthcare through Medicaid had enjoyed some extended protecti…
Noelle Mapes, Labor Notes.(2023-04-12). New York Pre-K Workers Fight For Their Jobs, In Spite Of Their Union.popularresistance.orgNew York City, New York – Just days before school started last fall, 400 early childhood education workers in New York City were told they were being "excessed," leaving their students in limbo. | The workers sprang into action, and in January they won a short-term reinstatement. But they're still fighting for long-term job stability as the administration of Mayor Eric Adams slowly dismantles his predecessor Bill De Blasio's signature program, universal pre-kindergarten. | And not only are they fighting the city—they've also had to fight their union, the United Federation of Teachers. | With 180,000 members…
Norman Markowitz(2023-04-12). Striking Rutgers history professor: The administration thinks academic workers don't matter.peoplesworld.org Rutgers University campuses went on strike on Monday, April 10, 2023, after its faculty and staff unions finally got fed up with working without a contract—a position we've been in since June 31, 2022. I have taught at Rutgers since 1971, and we were among the first universities in the country with a unionized faculty …
People's Dispatch.(2023-04-12). 87% Of Service Workers In US South Were Injured On The Job Last Year.popularresistance.orgA March survey of 347 service workers in the US South found that a shocking 87% were injured on the job in the last year. The workers surveyed came from eleven states across the "Black belt," or Southern states with historically large Black populations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Workers organized under the Union of Southern Service Workers filed a landmark civil rights complaint against South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA), alleging that the agency "discriminates by disproportiona…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Chilean Congress approves bill reducing work week to 40 hours.peoplesdispatch.orgIn addition to reducing working hours per week, the bill also establishes increased overtime wages or compensation with holidays, provides the possibility of reducing working days to four in a week, among other benefits…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Junta's repeated airstrikes continue to create havoc in Myanmar.peoplesdispatch.orgAccording to reports, at least 80 people were killed when a fighter jet dropped two bombs on the village where around 150 people were gathered for the opening ceremony of a People's Administration Team office. These offices are being set up anti-junta forces…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon documents reveal US violations of Korean sovereignty.peoplesdispatch.orgOn Friday April 7, leaked Pentagon documents began circulating widely on social media. These documents contained highly classified information, leading to revelations about the state of the war in Ukraine and the extent of US intelligence on Russia. The documents also highlight illegal CIA spying on some of the most loyal allies of the US, including Ukraine, Israel, and The leaked documents reveal that the US has illegally intercepted communications within S…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Moroccan journalist Hanane Bakour on trial over social media post.peoplesdispatch.orgMoroccan journalist Hanane Bakour was back in court in Sale for the eighth time on Monday April 10 over a social media post she made on Facebook in 2021 criticizing the ruling party. The case against her has provoked widespread condemnation, with major international organizations such as Amnesty International calling it "absurd". | In a statement published April 10, Amnesty wrote, "It is shocking, heavy-handed and absurd that a journalist faces criminal charges over a Facebook post that was critical of Morocco's main political party. Hanane Bakour has a right to her opinions, even if politicians object to them."
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Syria claims US forces are continuing to loot its oil.peoplesdispatch.orgThe Syrian economy—destroyed by over a decade of war, unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and its allies, and the recent devastating earthquake—is suffering from the loss of revenues from oil, which it alleges is being looted from the country by the occupation forces…
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR.greenleft.org.auThe governments of Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva have officially rejoined the Union of South American Nations, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Peoples Dispatch(2023-04-12). India: Tens of thousands of farmers, workers converge on New Delhi.greenleft.org.auTens of thousands of farmers and workers from across India came to the capital New Delhi, on April 5, to protest the central government's anti-farmer and anti-worker policies, reports Peoples Dispatch/Globetrotter News Service.
Peter Certo(2023-04-12). In OtherWords: April 12, 2023.otherwords.orgWe're hearing a lot about "parents rights" these days — usually from politicians who want to ban books, censor teachers, rewrite school curricula, run LGTBQ kids out of town, and worse. | As a parent myself, I have to say that none of these things makes me feel better about sending my kid out in the world — in fact, it's just the opposite. | This week in OtherWords,
Ramzy Baroud(2023-04-12). With its Attacks on Palestinian Worshipers, did Israel Unite Arabs and Muslims behind Them?juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu's motive should be obvious. He wanted to divert …
Randolph Borges(2023-04-12). April 2002 Coup: When the People Defended Chávez and the Revolution.orinocotribune.comBy Randolph Borges — Apr 11, 2023 | Twenty-one years have passed since the failed coup against Hugo Chávez's government, and today very few insist on denying it was a coup. The weight of each one of the events that took place between April 10 and 14, 2002, leaves the testimony of a bloody forced displacement of the constitutional president from power. | In the structure of the planning and perpetration of the coup, there are several political and economic actors, headed by the United States Embassy and seconded by political and business sectors, the media and a lot of hatred. | This hatred began to grow in N…
reprint(2023-04-12). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate.indybay.orgCalifornia Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will explore the challenges and opportunities. External factors — the disruption of food systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent reduced purchasing power, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to an increase in world food, fuel and fertiliser prices — coupled with drastic weather changes, and continuation or intensification of conflict and insecurity have compromised an already fragile food chain.
Robert Inlakesh(2023-04-12). Is The US-Israel Relationship Really Falling Apart?thelastamericanvagabond.comAfter the mysterious leaking of Pentagon documents and months of instability for Tel Aviv, the Israel-US relationship is being called into question in a significant way. What seems to be a clash between the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Biden White House, has sparked interest in where the special relationship is headed.
Ryan Cristián(2023-04-12). Freddie Ponton Interview — What Is Happening In France & Is The US Government Involved?thelastamericanvagabond.comJoining me today is Freddie Ponton, here to discuss the major protests — and the subsequent tyrannical police violence — taking place in France, and what may be truly driving it. The narrative on the surface, which no doubt plays a factor, is that this began due to President Macron's proposed pension reforms. However, when
Ryan Cristián(2023-04-12). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 12.thelastamericanvagabond.comJoin us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
scorinoco(2023-04-12). Health, Agriculture, and Education in Cuba.orinocotribune.com By Mark Ginsburg — April 7, 2023 | I just returned from a nine-day educator-exchange trip to Cuba. I traveled with a group of five faculty members and 36 graduate students from the University of Maryland and George Washington University. The program, Busquedas Investigativas, has organized opportunities to share educational research and practice between Cuban and US colleagues since 1994. | As a retired professor of education affiliated with the University of Maryland (though now living in Santa Cruz), I have participated in this program (originally called Seminario) several times over its 29-year history. T…
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-12). Nearly Every Congressional Democrat Signs Brief Supporting Abortion Drug Access.truthout.orgIn the wake of a far right Texas judge's dangerous ruling that could lead to a key abortion drug being removed from pharmacies across the country, nearly every Democrat in Congress has signed on to a legal filing seeking to block the ruling and protect abortion access. The brief supporting the Biden administration's appeal of the ruling filed this week was signed by 240 Democrats, in an effort led… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-12). Number of Abortions in US Fell by Over 32,000 in 6 Months Post-"Dobbs"truthout.orgOne of the most comprehensive data sets on abortions yet released after the fall of Roe v. Wade, released Tuesday, has revealed that legal abortions fell by over 6 percent in the six months following the ruling as thousands of people have been forced to resort to illegal means or else put their bodies on the line as states across the country banned abortion. The research, released by the Society… |
Southern Workers Assembly.(2023-04-12). 2023 Southern Worker School: Organizing A Workers Assembly.popularresistance.orgThe Southern Workers Assembly is excited to share that we will be convening a Southern Worker School in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 21 through April 23. | The theme of the spring gathering is "Organizing a Workers Assembly from A to Z." The school will focus primarily on putting forward a methodology for developing workers assemblies, drawn from our experience on the ground, and the role they play in building a social movement oriented infrastructure to organize and express worker power in the South. This will constitute the majority of Saturday's program, combining both political discussion and more concr…
SouthFront5(2023-04-12). Pentagon 'Leaks' — Elaborate Counterintelligence Op?southfront.org By Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst. | Approximately 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu, the legendary Chinese polymath, military strategist and overall one of the most brilliant minds in human history, wrote that all warfare is based on deception. The ability to not only hide crucial information from the enemy, but also subtly convey fundamentally false data is one of the most difficult and yet critically rewarding accomplishments in warfare. Its importance stems from the strong possi…
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Italy's Cabinet Declares State of Emergency for Six Months Over Influx of Migrants.sputnikglobe.comROME (Sputnik) – The Italian Council of Ministers on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency for six months "due to the exceptional increase in the flow of migrants arriving in the country on Mediterranean routes," the press office of the Italian government said in a statement.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). 'Let's Go!' World Marks Anniversary of Gagarin's Epic Space Flight.sputnikglobe.comWednesday marks the 62nd anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's flight to space to become the first human being to escape the bounds of our blue planet. Gagarin famously uttered the phrase 'Poyehali! ('Let's go!') as the Vostok-1 launch vehicle carrying him ascended into orbit.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Pentagon Chief: US Will 'Turn Over Every Rock' to Find Source of Defense Leaks.sputnikglobe.comSince early April, the US Defense Department has been turn somewhat upside-down after leaked Pentagon documents surfaced online in a Discord group and a 4chan messaging board. The US Justice Department has since launched a criminal investigation into the development.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). 'Pentagon Leak' Reveals Defense Agency's 'Wild Card' Scenarios in Ukraine Conflict.sputnikglobe.comThe purported leak of classified Pentagon documents contains information ranging from US military plans in Ukraine to sensitive data linked to China and the Middle East. The papers also shed light on how Washington spies on allies. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed his department would "turn over every rock" to find the source of the leak.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Supply of Man-Portable Air Defenses to Ukraine Endangers Global Civil Air Traffic: Moscow.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik that it was necessary to raise the issue of the safety of civil air traffic in the world and Europe against the background of deliveries of Western man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW) to Ukraine.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). Swiss Parliament Rejects Credit Guarantees Worth $120Bln for Takeover of Credit Suisse.sputnikglobe.comZURICH (Sputnik) – The Swiss parliament on Wednesday once again rejected the government's proposal to provide 109 billion Swiss francs ($120 billion) in credit guarantees for the acquisition of troubled Credit Suisse by UBS, the country's largest bank, though the vote will not have a significant impact on the takeover.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-12). TOS-1A: Russia's Fearsome Thermobaric 'Solntsepyok' Heavy Flamethrower.sputnikglobe.comSince their appearance in the Donbass, Russia's 'heavy flamethrower' thermobaric artillery quickly gained a reputation for their ability to inflict devastating damage against enemy fortifications, vehicles and anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves in their zone of fire. Where do these weapons originate and how do they work? Sputnik explains.
Staff(2023-04-12). Así nos ven desde Argentina: Cuba es un laboratorio de ingenio en la red global.cubadebate.cuEn un mundo hiperconectado, ni el extenso bloqueo de Estados Unidos ni su condición insular, pudieron convertir a Cuba en un paria de la red global, Internet. Aun cuando su situación está lejos de ser ideal, de su deprimido sistema de telecomunicaciones y de ataques virtuales en masa que recibe desde plataformas en EE.UU., el país es un laboratorio.
Staff(2023-04-12). Crónicas de Eldoret: Día 1.cubadebate.cuEl White, El Pica (Dairan), La Yumi (Yumisleidys Mestre) y el Profe (Angel) se hacen esta foto con el primer amigo que han hecho en Kenya; en Eldoret. Los fondistas de aquí tienen sobrenombres, ni siquiera sé la razón, pero es una suerte de tradición que todos ellos mantienen. Eldoret es ese lugar bautizado como Hogar de los campeones.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y EEUU: øqué sistema es más democrático?cubadebate.cuListas de "presos políticos" que sirven para justificar la política de hostigamiento de EEUU hacia el pueblo cubano, sistemas electorales en Cuba y EEUU, utilización del béisbol para la política de agresión contra la Isla, las preocupaciones del senador Marco Rubio por el fin de la hegemonía el dólar, que puede impedir que la Casa Blanca imponga sanciones.
Staff(2023-04-12). Cuba y Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales.cubadebate.cuCuba y los Estados Unidos sostuvieron conversaciones migratorias bilaterales en Washington DC. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Carlos Fernández de Cossío Domínguez presidió la delegación cubana y el subsecretario adjunto de Seguridad Interna para el Hemisferio Occidental, David Cloe, la delegación estadounidense.
Staff(2023-04-12). La imagen del día: La bandera cubana en una colina de Irlanda del Norte ante la llegada de Biden.cubadebate.cuEl Presidente Joe Biden llegó a Belfast, Irlanda del Norte, pero antes de aterrizar seguro pudo ver una bandera cubana que amigos irlandeses de Cuba, solidarios con su pueblo, colocaron sobre la cresta de una colina próxima al aeropuerto, la cual era visible claramente desde el aire. Y seguro la verá al partir. Cuba tiene amigos en cualquier parte del mundo.
Staff(2023-04-12). Tres críticos de cine cubanos participarán en la votación de los Globos de Oro de 2024.cubadebate.cuTres críticos de cine cubanos fueron seleccionados para representar a su país desde este martes en la votación de los Globos de Oro el próximo año, concedidos por la Asociación de la Prensa Extranjera de Hollywood. Berta Carricarte, Antonio Enrique González y Rafael Grillo como los tres representantes de esta organización a la votación de 2024.
Staff(2023-04-12). Headlines for April 12, 2023.democracynow.orgKentucky and Tennessee Officials, Incl. GOP Gov., Call for More Gun Control After Mass Shootings, EPA Moves to Accelerate Transition to All-Electric Vehicles, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Sues Jim Jordan for "Brazen and Unconstitutional Attack" on His Office, U.N. Staff in Afghanistan Unable to Go to Work Due to Taliban Ban on Working Women, IDF Kill 2 More Palestinians in West Bank as Israel Bars Jews from Al-Aqsa for Rest of Ramadan, U.K. Doctors Continue Strike Actions, Say They Are at Breaking Point, Rep. Tlaib and Other Progressives Call on DOJ to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange, Democratic Gover…
Staff(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon Docs Show U.S. & U.K. Special Forces Already in Ukraine as War Heads to Stalemate.democracynow.org We look more at what recently leaked Pentagon documents reveal about the war in Ukraine, and U.S. spying on both its adversaries and its allies, including Israel. In Part 2 of our interview with James Bamford, the longtime investigative journalist discusses how the leaks challenge the corporate media's portrayal of the war in Ukraine, and more. Bamford's latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Staff(2023-04-12). "Terrorism from the Sky": Burmese Junta Bombs Civilians, Killing 100, Escalating Attack on Resistance.democracynow.org Burma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. The United Nations has warned of worsening humanitarian and human rights crises in Burma, with mass arrests, torture of prisoners, the killing of civilians, and media repression. To discuss this latest attack and the ongoi…
Staff(2023-04-12). Filipino Activist Condemns U.S. Military Drills, Warns That War with China Would Devastate Philippines.democracynow.org Protesters in the Philippines have been speaking out against the growing U.S. military presence in the country as nearly 18,000 troops from both countries take part in a massive military drill in the South China Sea. This comes as tension is escalating between the United States and China over espionage, economic competition and the war in Ukraine. The Philippines, a former U.S. colony, recently agreed to give the Pentagon access to four more of its military bases, including two located in the northern province of Cagayan about 250 miles from Taiwan. Ties between Washington and Manila have been growing closer sinc…
Staff(2023-04-12). April 11 in Present Tense.orinocotribune.comBy Fransay Riera — Apr 11, 2023 | The events and images of the failed coup d'état of April 11, 2002, are a constant reminder of the dangers that threaten the Bolivarian Revolution. Additionally, it is a window that helps to understand the various actors and the roles that each one plays on the national political scene. | The use of violence and media manipulation as tools by the far-right opposition to achieve political power forces us to speak of April 11 in the present tense. | Firstly, because 21 years later, the strategy is the same. Secondly, the main local and transnational actors remain at the head of…
Staff(2023-04-12). 15 April, Toronto: Al-Quds Day — Stop Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada, Free Palestine!samidoun.net What: Al-Quds Day 2023 Theme: STOP Anti — Palestinian Racism in Canada When: Saturday, April 15 at 3: 00 pm Where: Opposite U.S. Consulate 361 University Ave, Toronto Speakers at this event will include Charlotte Kates of Samidoun and Khaled Barakat of the Masar Badil. Endorsed By: Greater Toronto for BDS Neturei Karta International (NKI) Samidoun …
Staff(2023-04-12). Free Walid Daqqah! Palestinian prisoner in intensive care after lung surgery.samidoun.net Palestinian prisoner, revolutionary intellectual and writer Walid Daqqah is currently in intensive care in Barzilai Hospital after a surgery to remove part of his lung, a statement by his family, his family reported in a new statement on 12 April. Daqqah, 62, has been imprisoned since 25 March 1986 and has been diagnosed with a …
The Associated Press(2023-04-12). Mexican Immigration Agency Chief to Be Charged in Fatal Fire.latinorebels.comMexico's top immigration official will face criminal charges in a fire that killed 40 migrants in Ciudad Juárez last month, with federal prosecutors saying he was remiss in not preventing the disaster despite earlier indications of problems at his agency's detention centers.
The Conversation(2023-04-12). How Solar Thermal Tech can get us through the Night.juancole.com By Dominic Zaal, CSIRO | — Australia's transition to renewables is gathering speed, but there's a looming problem with storage. We will need much more long-duration storage to get us through the night, once coal and fossil gas exit the system. We also need to find new and better ways to create heat for industrial …
Trebor Scholz, Grassroots Economic Organizing.(2023-04-12). Exploring Italian Social Cooperatives.popularresistance.orgLast week's seminar with guest speaker Professor Vera Zamagni explored the various forms of value generated by Italian social cooperatives. Zamagni, an expert in economic history, particularly in the field of Italian social cooperatives, outlined the history and current prevalence of cooperatives in Italy, which are active in multiple sectors, including retail, distribution, agriculture/-food, housing, credit, and the production of goods and services. She noted that cooperatives were strengthened in Italy following World War II as a result of a provision in the country's Constitution that mandates assistance for…
Vijay Prashad, Asia Times.(2023-04-12). World Bank, Brics Bank; New Leaders And Different Outlooks.popularresistance.orgIn late February, US President Joe Biden announced that the United States had placed the nomination of Ajay Banga to be the next head of the World Bank, established in 1944. There will be no other official candidates for this job since, by convention, the US nominee is automatically selected for…
WSWS(2023-04-12). Growing support for UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee.wsws.orgPostal workers identify with the warning sounded that, left in the hands of Communication Workers Union leaders Dave Ward and Andy Furey, their 8-month battle to defend their livelihoods faces a rout. They are looking for a means to fight back.
WSWS(2023-04-12). US lawmakers used privileged information to cash in on latest round of bank bailouts.wsws.orgA common feature of the pervasive corruption of capitalist politicians in America is the practice of using privileged information to make stock trades, particularly in the midst of the recurring crises that beset Wall Street. Last month's government bailout of rich depositors at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is no exception.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon documents expose US war propaganda.wsws.orgSince February 2022, the American public has been subjected to a ceaseless barrage of propaganda surrounding the Ukraine war, aiming to get the American population to support US involvement in a brutal, fratricidal military conflict on the other side of the globe.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas.wsws.orgThe start of April has seen strikes and protests by educators across Argentina while 35,000 Canadian federal taxation workers have voted to authorize strike by a wide margin.
WSWS(2023-04-12). Biden navigates Brexit, Northern Ireland crisis in visit to Belfast.wsws.orgBiden's task in his speech at Ulster University was to avoid inflaming the crisis, while lightly pressuring the Democratic Unionist Party into ending its boycott and scolding the UK government for failing to resolve the situation.
Zane McNeill(2023-04-12). Colorado Anti-Terrorism Agency Monitored a Student Walkout Against Gun Violence.truthout.orgHundreds of school students in Denver, Colorado, have rallied for gun legislation and organized school walkouts in the metro area this month as legislators consider five bills this session that address this issue. Over the past few months, students have demanded stricter gun laws following the death of a 16-year-old East High School student who was shot in his car near the school, as well as a… |
Zane McNeill(2023-04-12). Court Rules Teachers Don't Have a Religious Right to Misgender Trans Students.truthout.orgOn April 7, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that public school teachers do not have a constitutional right to misgender a student just because that student is transgender. Importantly, the Court also held that religious accommodation cannot justify the "harm to students and disruption to the learning environment" that occurs as a result of a teacher actively misgendering their student. |
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Saakashvili party applauds Phase 1 of Georgian coup, demands extermination of ruling party.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comCivil GeorgiaApril 10, 2023 "Together in Europe" — UNM Holds Rally in Front of Parliament The United National Movement (UNM) organized a protest rally called "Together in Europe" in front of the Parliament on April 9. The UNM members, supporters, activists, other opposition politicians…gathered at the rally to declare that Georgian citizens "will not tolerate …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO does Deep Dive on gender perspective and counterterrorism.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOApril 11, 2023 Deep Dive Recap: Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective On the 28th March 2023, the NATO International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor hosted its tenth Deep Dive Session, this time focused on Counter Terrorism and the Gender Perspective. The session discussed key gender considerations integral to understanding terrorism in order …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Australian troops join largest-ever U.S.-Philippines war games.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense Post/Agence France-PresseApril 11, 2023 Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills Also see: US Pulls Philippines into NATO's Geopolitical Confrontation Versus China Video: NATO headquarters hosts Asia-Pacific partners to "tackle global challenges" The Philippines and the United States launched their largest-ever joint military exercises on Tuesday… Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). Ukrainian *warfighters* complete artillery training in Britain.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comDefense PostApril 10, 2023 Ukrainian Soldiers Finalize AS90 Howitzer Training in England A second batch of Ukrainian warfighters has completed AS90 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzer training in the UK. The program followed the completion of Ukraine's Challenger 2 main battle tank training in March. The three-week AS90 course concluded with a live-fire demonstration in southern England. …
Rick Rozoff(2023-04-11). NATO transfers Romanian warplanes from Black to Baltic Sea to confront Russia.antibellum679354512.wordpress.comNATOAllied Air CommandApril 11, 2023 Romanian F-16s launch first Alert Scramble safeguarding Baltic airspace On April 7, 2023, two Romanian F-16 fighter jets from NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission launched to identify and escort two Russian Suhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters. Six days after taking over the augmenting role for NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission at …
_____(2023-04-11). Davos Runs Into the OPEC+ Buzzsaw.strategic-culture.org By Tom LUONGO | Every Wednesday and Sunday morning I record a private podcast for my patrons. I cover gold, silver, oil, the Dow Jones and Bitcoin at a minimum. This past Sunday I mentioned during my oil commentary I thought the six-month long weakness in oil was overdone. | Last week's price action clearly agreed with me as the futures markets finally saw some position squaring into the quarterly close on Friday. | At least that's what I thought at the time. It turns out that there were a lot of people who must have known that OPEC+ was going to announce a surprise production cut while I was yammering into a mic…
_____(2023-04-11). 'Legitimate Target' — Bellingcat Defends Terror Attack at St. Petersburg Cafe.strategic-culture.org Christo Grozev of the US government-sponsored Bellingcat endorsed the terror attack that killed a Russian war reporter and injured many others during a public event in St. Petersburg. He also defended Ukraine's attempt to assassinate a Russian philosopher because he was a "propagandist." | By Alexander RUBINSTEIN | In the hours that followed the April 2, 2023 bombing of a cafe in St. Petersburg, Russia, Christo Grozev of the US government-funded Bellingcat outlet defended the terror attack that killed a war reporter and wounded 30 others. | Throughout his eight-minute interview with Sky News, Bellingcat's lead Ru…
_____(2023-04-11). We are Closening to a Move Through the Cycle — But First Will Come Disorder.strategic-culture.orgIs the collective West nearing the end of a cycle? Or are we still in mid-cycle? And could it be an epochal point of inflection? | The question posed at this point is: Is the collective West nearing the end of a cycle? Or are we still in mid-cycle? And is this a four-generational mini-cycle, or an epochal point of inflection? | Is Russo-Chinese Entente and the global tectonic discontent with the 'Rules Order' — on the heels of a long trajectory of catastrophes from Viet Nam, through Iraq to Ukraine — sufficient to move the West on to the next stage of cyclical change from apex to disillusionment, retr…
Albert Bender(2023-04-11). Tennessee Republicans' racist expulsions backfire; movement for democracy and gun control galvanized.peoplesworld.org A public lynching! A racist kangaroo court legislature! A fascist assault on democracy! All of the above characterize the proceedings of the Republican-dominated Tennessee legislature that on Thursday, March 6, expelled two Democratic African American lawmakers under the guise of disrupting that racist legal body. A third Democratic representative similarly accused, but who is white, …
americanthinker(2023-04-11). Team Biden's Pathetic Rewrite of History.americanthinker.comTaking a look back at the events surrounding the withdrawal from SE Asia serves as a reminder of the lost capabilities of our military operations under the now 'woke' military.
americanthinker(2023-04-11). Trump Manhattan indictment defects.americanthinker.comThese indictments are fatally defective for three separate reasons, any one of which should get the indictments dismissed before trial.
Amy Goodman(2023-04-11). Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal Global Reach of US Espionage.truthout.orgThe Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released… |
Anand Naidoo(2023-04-11). The Heat: Israel-Palestinian Tensions.america.cgtn.com Relative calm in Israel and the occupied territories after intense violence in the wake of police raids on a Jerusalem mosque. What happens now? At the same time Israel is facing widespread protests against judicial reform, last week, after police raids on the al-Aqsa mosque, …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). VCU Medical College Report Reveals Institution's Slavemaking And Profiteering Past: 5 Things To Know.moguldom.comA new report has revealed that the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) at Virginia Commonwealth University depended on and profited from slavery. The report, commissioned by the university, stated that the medical college was "intimately connected" to the institution of slavery in the mid-1800s. In fact, the college owned or rented enslaved people who cooked …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Report: Biden Is Recruiting Influencers And Social Media Soldiers To Pump Agenda.moguldom.comWhile some in the government are trying to ban the popular social media platform TikTok, President Joe Biden may be turning to the Chinese-owned app to help him in his reelection campaign. According to reports, Biden is recruiting an army of TikTok influencers to help promote his 2024 reelection bid. His digital strategy team will …
Ann Brown(2023-04-11). Lies, Spies, And More Lies: 7 Things To Know About Leaked Top Secret Docs From US Intelligence.moguldom.comIn the spy game, all's fair in love and war. Top U.S. intelligence documents that have reportedly been leaked are proof. What appear to be classified U.S. intelligence documents, some of which are top secret, have been circulating on the internet. Many of the documents concern Russia's war in Ukraine and images of the alleged …
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Clashes Broke Out Between Armenia And Azerbaijan.southfront.org Illustrative Image | On April 11, the military departments of Armenia and Azerbaijan again accused each other of violating the ceasefire regime. | The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan claimed that units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened intense fire with small arms on the opposing positions of the Azerbaijani Army in the Lachin direction. Fire was opened from the Armenian military positions near the settlement of Dyg in the Goris district. | In its turn, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported that…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). France Has Already Surrendered To The Coming Conflict.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Michael Every, Global Strategist at Rabobank. Originally published on Good Friday's slightly stronger-than-expected US payrolls print saw the market reprice in a further 25bps rate Fed hike in May, albeit not stopping the meme that we are close to the cycle peak. Indeed, new BOJ Governor Ueda just provided no sign he is set to tighten policy, while the Aussie financi…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Kiev Regime To Ban Filming Of Mass Graves In An Attempt To Hide Heavy Losses.southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Kiev regime carefully hides its losses suffered during the military operations in the Donbas. Amid the ongoing heavy fighting and the daily deaths of hundreds of Ukrainian servicemen, Ukrainian lawmakers proposed to ban filming and photographing cemeteries and mass graves. | The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has received a bill that prohibits photo and video filming of cemeteries and mass graves of fallen servicemen. Information about military graves should be declared a state secret.
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Donbass On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Up to 90 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 pickup, 3 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman front, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 450 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 infantry vehicles, 6 armore…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Iraq On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Iraqi parliament delegation denounced Turkey's attack on Sulaymaniyah International Airport, stressing their commitment to defend Iraq's sovereignty and KRI's governorates; | Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid congratulated Kuwait Prime Minister Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on his new post. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Syria On April 11, 2023 (Map Update).southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 3 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Aleppo province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On April 10, Syrian groups attacked the US base at the CONICO facility with several rockets; | On April 10, the US army attacked SAA positions in the Hatlah area; | President of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad exchanged views on boosting the b…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). The Aristocracy: How and Why It Controls U.S.-and-Allied Countries.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by In every era throughout history, the aristocracy have been the wealthiest class and also have controlled their Government. Whereas in former eras, they were granted formal titles by the monarch or else by (in theocratically ruled countries) the clergy, the modern type has mainly eliminated that step and instead reign…
Anonymous103(2023-04-11). Why America Is at War Against China & Russia.southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by To boil it all down: it's because all U.S. billionaires fund the political campaigns ONLY of candidates whose #1 priority (other than becoming elected and re-elected) is for the U.S. Government to increase the size of its empire at this time while its dominance and virtual control over all other countries is declining instead of continuing to increase as had been the…
Ariadna Eljuri(2023-04-11). Marches Throughout Venezuela to Commemorate Failed 2002 Coup.orinocotribune.comThis Thursday, Venezuelans will take to the streets throughout the country to commemorate the events of April 11, 12, and 13, 2002, noted the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, on Monday. | On April 13, 2002, a historic event occurred when the Venezuelan people refused to allow their democracy and sovereignty to be taken away, leading to the restoration of imprisoned President Hugo Chávez Frías, who returned to his post less than 48 hours after a right wing-coup d'état took him briefly out of power. | At a press conference, Cabello indicated that the activiti…
Betsey Piette(2023-04-11). Justice for Angel Davis — no to armed evictors!workers.org Standing up to her millionaire landlord and resisting eviction almost cost Black Philadelphia resident Angel Davis her life. Davis, 35, was living at the Girard Court Apartments when she was ordered to leave the premises on March 29. An armed Landlord-Tenant Officer, allegedly there just to serve notice of intent . . . |
Brittani Banks(2023-04-11). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories.independentmediainstitute.orgHeadlines in This News Package: Argentina and Brazil Rejoin UNASUR Latin American and Caribbean Governments Agree to Join Forces Against Inflation Tens of Thousands of Indian Farmers and Workers Converge in New Delhi for Massive Rally Eighty-Seven Percent of Service Workers in the U.S. South Were Injured on the Job Last Year [NEWS ITEM …
Brooklyn Crawford(2023-04-11). Amidst sweeping anti-trans legislative assault, queer community fights back.peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—Drag performers, LGBTQ activists, and community members came together in Brooklyn on March 21 to support trans youth and to raise funds for organizations fighting against the current wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the U.S. Recipients of the funds included the ACLU of Tennessee, The Trans Formations Project, and the local mutual aid group …
cameron orr(2023-04-11). No more billions for Netanyahu's crimes.cpusa.org The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the continuing violence committed by the Israeli police, occupation and paramilitary forces against the Palestinian people and the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to the Geneva Conventions, the targeting of civilians and the targeting of religious sites are both war crimes. The horrifying videos showing Israeli forces …
Chris Walker(2023-04-11). 1 of 2 Black Lawmakers Expelled by Tennessee Republicans Reappointed to Position.truthout.orgOne of the Democratic lawmakers who was expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives by Republicans last week was reinstated to his position on Monday night, with the other expected to be reappointed later this week. Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) and Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), both of whom are Black, were punished by Republicans for using a bullhorn to lead protesters in calls for… |
Chris Walker(2023-04-11). Trump Appeal of Pence DOJ Testimony Ruling Will Likely Fail, Experts Say.truthout.orgLawyers for former President Donald Trump are appealing a recent ruling from a federal judge that former Vice President Mike Pence must appear before a grand jury in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol building and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Both Trump and Pence attempted to block a grand jury subpoena… |
Cronkite News Arizona PBS(2023-04-11). Climate Emergency: As Heat-Related Deaths Soar in Arizona, Groups Launch Tree-Planting Intitiatives.juancole.com The blue palo verde is Arizona's state tree. Several are shown in a neighborhood in North Phoenix. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News) By Jeremy Yurow/Cronkite News April 7, 2023 ( Cronkite News ) — PHOENIX — Arizona cities, environmental advocates and businesses are teaming up to combat extreme heat by launching a variety of …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Investor Del Johnson: The Recklessness Of Silicon Valley VCs Causes Systemic Risks.moguldom.comVenture capital investor and author Del Johnson has been warning for years about the need for a more efficient, equitable venture capital industry, so when the risk of aggregating startup capital into a single bank led to a run on Silicon Valley Bank and its subsequent failure, he wasn't surprised. To avoid systemic risks or contagion to …
Dana Sanchez(2023-04-11). Bitcoin Moves Back Above $30,000 After Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank And Banking Crisis.moguldom.comThe price of Bitcoin rose above $30,000 on Tuesday for the first time since June, having gained more than 80 percent so far this year, due in part to the banking crisis and investors betting that the Federal Reserve will soon pause interest rate increases. The latest Bitcoin rally appears to be partly tied to …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Leak Shows Ukrainian SBU Agents Attacked Russian Surveillance Plane in Belarus.news.antiwar.comMembers of Ukraine's security service, the SBU, were involved in an attack on a Russian A-50 military surveillance plane in Belarus that occurred on February 26 of this year, The Economist reported Monday. The report cited a top-secret US document that is part of a trove of leaks from the Pentagon and other government agencies …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). House Democrats Urge Biden to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange.news.antiwar.comA group of House Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Biden administration to drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is facing up to 175 years in prison for exposing US war crimes if extradited to the US and convicted. The letter was led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Progress in Saudi-Houthi Yemen Peace Talks in Sanaa.news.antiwar.comProgress has been reported in the Oman-brokered Saudi-Houthi peace talks that are ongoing in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, as a ceasefire agreement is expected to be reached soon. The Saudis envoy to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, is leading the delegation in Sanaa. He arrived in the city on Saturday, as did Omani officials …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). Saudi Arabia Hosting Meeting on Bringing Syria Back Into Arab League.news.antiwar.comSaudi Arabia will host a meeting this Friday of Arab foreign ministers to discuss bringing Syria back into the Arab League, which suspended Damascus in 2011, Reuters reported Tuesday. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said the meeting will be attended by the foreign ministers of Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). US, Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills.news.antiwar.comThe US and the Philippines on Tuesday launched their Balikatan exercises, which are being touted as the largest-ever joint military drills between the long-time treaty allies. The drills are sure to escalate tensions with China and include a provocative show of force in the South China Sea that will involve firing live-fire rounds to sink …
Dave DeCamp(2023-04-11). White House Says Don't Report on Pentagon Leaks.news.antiwar.comThe White House on Monday warned media outlets against publishing information contained in the top secret documents leaked from the Pentagon and other US government agencies that have surfaced on the internet. "Without confirming the validity of the documents, this is information that has no business in the public domain," White House National Security Council …
David Schwartzman(2023-04-11). How China can prevent climate catastrophe? Moving humanity toward global ecological civilization.mronline.org As the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report tells us, there is still a chance to keep warming at no more than the 1.5 ∞C target, but tipping points to climate catastrophes much worse than we are witnessing now will kick in if this target is breached. It is now crystal clear that ongoing wars, in particular the Ukraine war, create huge obstacles to the global cooperation necessary for any chance of meeting the 1.5 ∞C warming target. Following the lead of China's peace plan, we should support the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war, and for all parties invol…
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Chinese, foreign banks bolster BRI.ecns.cnSome of China's large State-owned commercial banks and foreign lenders have continuously consolidated the Belt and Road Initiative and expanded into new areas of business to align with China's new development pattern and advance the country's high-level opening up.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China's PPI down 2.5 pct in March.ecns.cnChina's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 2.5 percent year on year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China's CPI up 0.7 pct in March.ecns.cnChina's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.7 percent year on year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). People keen to get away for May Day.ecns.cnChina's tourism industry will continue to surge as people show a strong desire to travel during the May Day holiday despite it being almost a month away, according to industry insiders.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Despite fewer cases, CDC reaffirms vaccination drive.ecns.cnEven though the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, people are still encouraged to get vaccinated and get their booster shots regardless of whether they have been previously infected or not, so as to reinforce herd immunity against the virus.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). IPO system reaches big milestone.ecns.cnThe highly anticipated market-wide implementation of the registration-based IPO mechanism got off to a sound start on Monday as the first 10 main board companies to list under this mechanism started trading.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). School sees graduate numbers soar.ecns.cnMangbu Secondary School is located in Mangbu township, about 30 kilometers from Zhenxiong's county seat. The only bus between the two places takes more than 60 minutes along a zigzag mountain road.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China maintains blue alert for sandstorms.ecns.cnChina's national observatory on Tuesday morning continued to issue a blue alert for sandstorms in multiple regions in the next 24 hours.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Tarim Oilfield produces 470 mln metric tons of oil and gas equivalent over 34 years.ecns.cnThe Tarim Oilfield has produced about 470 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent over the past 34 years, making it the main producer in China's ultra-deep oil and gas resources, said the Tarim Oilfield of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China's leading oil and gas producer, on Monday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). CCIA releases review sorting out U.S. global cyberattacks.ecns.cnThe China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance (CCIA) released the Review of Cyberattacks from US Intelligence Agencies- Based on Global Cybersecurity Communities' Analyses on Tuesday, systematically sorting out the cyber attack activities conducted by U.S. intelligence agencies against various countries around the world.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). NASA's IXPE captures Crab Nebula.ecns.cnPhoto released on April 10, 2023 shows detailed look of the Crab Nebula captured by Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE).
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). 'Ice shove' spectacle appears in Sayram Lake.ecns.cnLayers of thin ice are pushed to the side of the lake with waves, presenting a stunning spectacleof "ice shove"as ice melts in Sayram Lake in Bortala prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Sandstorm hits northern China.ecns.cnChina issued a blue alert for sandstorms in parts of the northern, eastern and central regions from Monday to Tuesday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). Test stand for high-thrust liquid rocket engines debugged.ecns.cnThe debugging of a test stand for high-thrust liquid rocket engines has been completed in Tongchuan, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Sunday.
ecns.cn(2023-04-11). China-Laos Railway set to open cross-border passenger services.ecns.cnPassengers in China and Laos can buy train tickets between the two countries starting"ÄÄTuesday, as the high-profile China-Laos Railway will open cross-border passenger services on Thursday. "ÄÄ…
Ed Rampell(2023-04-11). Traffic jam at the juncture of Black and 'Blue'.peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES — The second I entered the Matrix Theatre on the opening night of June Carryl's Blue, Rogue Machine's new play immediately got me into the mood indigo. Not only was a woman in an LAPD uniform present, but soon she started barking orders to theatergoers assembled in the Matrix's library and proceeded to …
Editor(2023-04-11). Co-opting the revolutionary history of MLK.mronline.org I often think about how one of the most revolutionary black men in history can be completely altered; completely reconstructed; undergoing a kind of magical jolly negro transmorgification?>
Editor(2023-04-11). The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie.mronline.org No, it's not about another unknown Bunuel film. But if he had lived and knew about Finland's election results, he could write a script and direct something similar.
Editor(2023-04-11). Ralph Nader: Some of Trump's Brazen Violations of the Laws Moving to the Courts.scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader If there was a giant composite lawsuit against Donald J. Trump, for his over forty years of recurring criminal and civil violations, (while a corporate boss and politician) the only recourse for his lawyers would be to plead the insanity defense. Until this week, in a New York State Supreme Court based …
Editor(2023-04-11). øEs Israel una "democracia"?workers.org Durante las últimas 13 semanas, Israel se ha visto sacudido por manifestaciones masivas de cientos de miles de personas, especialmente en Tel Aviv, dirigidas contra el gobierno neofascista de extrema derecha encabezado por el primer ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, un carnicero. Lo que provocó las protestas fue una propuesta de "paquete . . . |
Ediz Tiyansan(2023-04-11). California's historic storms and its affect on agriculture.america.cgtn.com California has been pummeled this winter by 10 atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow plumes of moisture that turn into rain and snow. They may have provided a respite from a mega drought the state has been facing, but excessive rainfall has caused widespread …
Edward Hunt(2023-04-11). The New Battle for the Compact States.fpif.orgThe United States is quietly waging an economic battle for control of the compact states, three countries in the Pacific Islands that are facing increasing pressure to side with either China or the United States in their growing geopolitical competition in the Pacific Ocean. | As China moves to establish a presence in the Pacific Islands, a large oceanic area in the central Pacific, the United States is moving to strengthen its military and economic controls over these
Fight Back(2023-04-11). University of Washington students stand up to anti-choice Turning Point USA.fightbacknews.orgSeattle, WA – On Friday, April 7, members of the Progressive Student Union and others rallied to protest an event held by Turning Point USA that featured Autumn Higashi, a transphobic, anti-abortion speaker. The protest, led by PSU, disrupted the event by maintaining chants throughout its duration. | Turning Point USA started their event late, as the protest had already begun before their group fully arrived. Autumn Higashi represents Students for Life and has published repeated statements attacking reproductive rights and transgender people. Once the event started, chants could be heard from the inside. Members…
Fight Back(2023-04-11). New York City: Progressive forces demand 'No to U.S. warmongering! Hands off the Philippines!'.fightbacknews.orgNew York, NY — Crowds gathered the evening of April 10 as progressive organizations denounced recent United States warmongering in the Asia-Pacific and demanded an end to U.S. military presence in the Philippines. Today marked the beginning of the largest-ever joint military exercises ("Balikatan") between the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines; war games that are a part of war preparations against China. | The Filipino organizations hosting the Monday explained that in February of this year, the government announced that it was adding four additional military bases to the list of facilit…
George Yancy(2023-04-11). Let's Confront Ideas of "Normality" —— They Are Rooted in Racism and Ableism.truthout.orgWhat would it feel like for educators to truly reject the implicit positioning of whiteness and ability at the center of the teaching and learning that takes place in the United States? To do that, education professor Subini Annamma says, "we must consider all parts of our classrooms including pedagogy, curriculum and relationships." Annamma, the author of The Pedagogy of Pathologization: Dis/ |
Hazel Katz(2023-04-11). The UC strike showed there's power in a union, but the UAW still has work to do.therealnews.com On Dec. 23, 2022, members of the Academic Student Employees (UAW 2865) and Student Researchers United, both organized under the United Auto Workers, voted 11,386 to 7,097 (ASE) and 10,057 to 4,640 (SRU) to ratify tentative agreements reached with the University of California. The ratification vote ended the I work within the Academic…
Human Rights Watch(2023-04-11). 20 Years After Deadly US Attack, Free Press Still Threatened in Iraq.juancole.com Sarah Sanbar Iraq Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division @SarahSanbar ( Human Rights Watch ) — April 8 is a day that lives in infamy for media in Iraq. 20 years ago, two American missiles hit the Al Jazeera offices in Baghdad, killing a reporter and wounding a cameraman. Shortly afterwards, American forces …
infobrics(2023-04-11). De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away from Currency.infobrics.orgIncreasingly, following the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian war more than a year ago—and the subsequent, unprecedented sanctions that were leveled against Russia via the U.S.-dominated global banking system—key, ascendent geopolitical actors are taking steps to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar…
infobrics(2023-04-11). More to –°ome from –°loser China-Brazil Ties.infobrics.orgRelations between Brazil and China are expected to move to a higher footing, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Netherlands: Farmers' Revolt.libya360.wordpress.comEwald Engelen BBB banner: "The voice of and for the countryside" Photo: Nathan Kramer CC4.0.. The shock among the Dutch chattering classes on 16 March was palpable. The right-populist Farmer—Citizen Movement (BBB) — established in 2019 by a small communications firm, bankrolled by the powerful Dutch agrifood complex and led by a former meat industry…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Socialist Party of Zambia Attacked by Members of Ruling Party, Dr. Fred M'membe Arrested.libya360.wordpress.comTanupriya Singh Members of the Socialist Party of Zambia were attacked by alleged cadre of the UNDP. Photo: Dr. Fred M'membe 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 On Saturday, April…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). Subimperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma.libya360.wordpress.comJustin Podur A look at sub-imperialism and multipolarity in Brazil historically and into the future. In the Open Veins of Latin America Eduardo Galeano described an 1870 genocidal war of regime change waged on Paraguay by a Triple Alliance of its neighbors, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, on behalf of British imperialism. The target, nationalist president Solano Lopez,…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). The French Left and the Ongoing Workers Revolt.libya360.wordpress.comJohn Mullen Protesters fill the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris on Thursday, April 6, 2023. THOMAS SAMSON / AFP The 11th day of action is on April the 13th, but the weakness of the weekly day of action as sole national strategy is ever more visible. Less combative organizations are suggesting the solution is to spend…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2023-04-11). US Once Again Turning its Sword to Latin America as its Global Power Wanes.libya360.wordpress.comDrago Bosnic The political West is always "shocked" by how deeply unpopular it is in the Global South and cannot comprehend why it "dares" to refuse to side with them against Russia and/or China. This lesson is something the political elites of the United States and its numerous satellite states need to be reminded of from time to time….
It's Going Down(2023-04-11). This Is America #185: Bash Back Returns; Why Elites Like Trump Don't Go to Jail.itsgoingdown.orgWelcome, to This Is America, April 10th, 2023. On this episode, first we speak with someone involved in the upcoming Bash Back! convergence in Chicago, Illinois. We speak about the history of the group and why it is reforming after over 10 years on hiatus and then switch to our discussion, where we tackle why…
Jake Johnson(2023-04-11). Biden White House Rejects Progressive Demands to Ignore Abortion Pill Ruling.truthout.orgThe Biden White House on Monday said it would not simply ignore a Trump-appointed judge's ruling that could imperil access to a safe abortion medication, dismissing a demand from progressive lawmakers who characterized the decision as a flagrant abuse of judicial power with far-reaching implications. "No," an unnamed White House spokesperson told Talking Points Memo when asked whether it would… |
Jake Johnson(2023-04-11). Oxfam Slams Rich Nations for Artificially Inflating Their Global Climate Funding.truthout.orgWith global finance leaders set to gather in Washington, D.C. this week for the spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Oxfam is warning rich countries against using accounting gimmicks to artificially inflate their global climate funding commitments. The international humanitarian group estimated in an analysis released Monday that low- and middle-income nations will… |
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). A Man With Diabetes and Spontaneous Blistering.jamanetwork.comA 42-year-old patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes had hyperpigmented macules on the anterior legs below the knees and tense, painless bullae on the right leg, with no surrounding erythema or edema; findings on the remainder of the skin and mucocutaneous examination were unremarkable. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes.jamanetwork.comThis Review summarizes the condition of prediabetes, clinically determined as a stage between normal glucose regulation and diabetes, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Renin-Angiotensin System Modulation in Adults With COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThese 2 randomized clinical trials compare the efficacy and safety of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) modulation using 2 investigational RAS agents, TXA-127 vs placebo and TRV-027 vs placebo, in adults hospitalized with severe COVID-19.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Response to 4 Antihypertensive Drugs.jamanetwork.comThis randomized clinical trial compares 4 different classes of blood pressure—lowering drugs—lisinopril, candesartan, hydrochlorothiazide, and amlodipine—for their potential to be targeted to specific individuals to maximize blood pressure effects.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply The Letter from Drs Berenbrok and Mormer describes a care delivery model, versions of which are currently being promoted at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Maryland, and elsewhere nationally, that involves educating and empowering pharmacists to serve as a front-line interface with consumers seeking hearing aids, and as a conduit for appropriate referrals to audiologists and otologists when needed.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease—Reply.jamanetwork.comIn Reply In response to our Research Letter, Dr Watson and colleagues state that transdermal buprenorphine, used as an active comparator in our study, is typically used for pain management and not explicitly for opioid use and that oral naltrexone is more commonly used for alcohol use disorder. We agree that these agents, as with many drugs used for opioid use disorder, including methadone (as suggested by Watson and colleagues), might also be used for multiple indications. In fact, studies have shown that users of methadone and buprenorphine can also differ with respect to a number of variables, including employ…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor A recent Viewpoint described over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as an opportunity to improve the health of millions of Americans with hearing loss. As a pharmacist and an audiologist, we believe that pharmacists will play an important role in ensuring the safe and effective use of OTC hearing aids.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease.jamanetwork.comTo the Editor Patients and clinicians must consider potential adverse effects when choosing a medication for opioid use disorder. One potential adverse effect of all opioid medications is dental disease due to xerostomia (dry mouth). People who use unregulated opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, have additional risks of dental disease due to other common factors including tobacco smoking, lack of insurance, and other barriers to adequate health care.
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Prediabetes Diagnosis and Management.jamanetwork.comThe Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a multicenter, randomized clinical trial that demonstrated that people at high risk for type 2 diabetes could delay or prevent diabetes with healthy dietary changes combined with moderate physical activity or by taking metformin. Since the DPP was published in 2002, the medical and public health communities have been challenged to translate its results into clinical and public health practice. The term prediabetes, defined as an intermediate state of glycemia between normal glucose regulation and diabetes that is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovas…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Lack of Benefit of Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors in COVID-19.jamanetwork.comThere has been considerable interest in the potential role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors in patients with COVID-19 given that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the functional receptor for SARS-CoV-2. Because ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may upregulate ACE2, there is a theoretical concern that these agents might increase susceptibility to, or the severity of, SARS-CoV-2 infection. Conversely, ACE2 is the primary enzyme breaking down angiotensin II and, in the process, produces angiotensin 1-7, a physiological antagonist of angiotensin II. SARS-CoV-2 downregulates A…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Is Personalized Antihypertensive Drug Selection Feasible?jamanetwork.comAlmost one-half of US adults (47% or 116 million) have hypertension, defined by systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than or equal to 130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) greater than or equal to 80 mm Hg or taking antihypertensive medication. Although the risks of hypertension and benefits of antihypertensive therapy are well established, only about 1 in 4 adults (25%) with hypertension have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to SBP levels less than 130 mm Hg or DBP levels less than 80 mm Hg. Furthermore, recent analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data have demonstrated that th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Percentage Error in Table.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Early High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Standard Oxygen Therapy on Length of Hospital Stay in Hospitalized Children With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: The PARIS-2 Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the January 17, 2023, issue of JAMA, there was a percentage error. In Table 1, under the heading "Viral testing and data collected at randomization," and under the category "Clinical diagnosis group," in the last row under this category, "Other diagnosis group," the data for the third column ("Standard oxygen"), should have been "15 (1.96)" instead of "15 (19.6)." Th…
jamanetwork(2023-04-11). Errors in Secondary Outcomes.jamanetwork.comIn the Original Investigation titled "Effect of Moderate Hypothermia vs Normothermia on 30-Day Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published in the February 1, 2022, issue of JAMA, there were errors in the reported secondary outcomes. In the Results section of the abstract, the third sentence should be "For the composite outcome of death, heart transplant, escalation to left ventricular assist device implantation, or stroke at day 30, the adjusted odds ratio was 0.57 (95% CI, 0.36 to 0.90; P‚Äâ=&sbq…
John Wojcik(2023-04-11). Fascists rebuked as expelled lawmaker Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House.peoplesworld.org NASHVILLE—One of the Black Democrats expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives for his role in an anti-gun protest inside the State Capitol was sworn back in to his seat on Monday in a stinging defeat for the fascistic Republican supermajority that dominates the legislature. Almost immediately after the Metropolitan Nashville Council voted to restore …
Juan J. Paz y Miño Cepeda(2023-04-11). øEs posible la desdolarización en América Latina?globalizacion.caEl fin de la II Guerra Mundial fue un momento esperanzador para la humanidad. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas, creada poco antes (25/04/1945) en reemplazo de la Sociedad de las Naciones (1919) y que el 25 de junio aprobó…
Katie Myers(2023-04-11). Tax Break Will Help Towns in Coal Country and Beyond Transition to Clean Energy.truthout.orgCommunity advocates in the coalfields of central Appalachia and other places dependent upon fossil fuel production have long insisted that their towns cannot be left behind by the nation's switch to renewable energy. The Biden administration has responded to such calls by working to ensure under-resourced communities benefit from this green transition. To help achieve that… |
Kevin Gosztola(2023-04-11). Politicians In UK, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico Demand US Drop Charges Against Assange On Fourth Anniversary Of His Arrest.thedissenter.org The following article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Support independent journalism on whistleblowers and press freedom and Elected politicians in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United Kingdom signed on to letters to United States Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding that the Justice Department drop the charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | A letter of opposition signed by four members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Representative Rashida Tlaib, who initiated the letter, w…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-11). Iran and Saudi Arabia Resume Commercial Flights.orinocotribune.comThe Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the resumption of commercial flights between Tehran and Riyadh, according to agreements signed by both governments. | Deputy foreign minister and director general of the Gulf department, Ali Reza Enayati, stated that an Iranian delegation has completed preparations and taken executive steps to travel to Riyadh by the end of the week. | The ISNA news agency reported the presence of a technical delegation in Saudi Arabia to visit the Tehran embassy and discuss preparations f…
kwjorinoco(2023-04-11). What We Know About Leaked Documents Concerning US Role in Ukraine.orinocotribune.comSince last week, the media spotlight has been scrutinizing a series of classified Pentagon and US special agency documents which contain details on Ukraine and Western arms aid to Kiev and reveal information about Washington's spying activities targeting Israel and South Korea, among other countries. | The leak, which came as Kiev prepares to carry out a counteroffensive in the conflict against Russia, has already caused both the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice to launch investigations in order to estimate the potential repercussions. | What are the documents about? | The uncovered materials, reportedly…
Latino Rebels(2023-04-11). Latino Rebels Radio Sports Special.latinorebels.comIn this special sports edition of Latino Rebels Radio, sports correspondent Bryan Fonseca chats with Futuro Media president and Latino Rebels founder Julio Ricardo Varela about Latinos and baseball, Twitter Blue, and Julio being a diehard fan of both the New York Knicks and Boston Red Sox at the same time.
Lily Meyersohn(2023-04-11). Talkspace Is a Business First and a Mental Health Resource Second, Critics Say.truthout.orgNaomi Weizman was working as a secretary in a school counseling office when she started looking for a therapist. Like many, she found Talkspace, the digital therapy app, through an Instagram ad. Talkspace took her insurance. So she downloaded the app and set up her account, filling out a questionnaire about some of her needs and preferences. But in March, Weizman filed a class-action complaint in… |
Marc Steiner(2023-04-11). The Ron DeSantis counter-revolution is about stopping Florida's progressives.therealnews.com In 2018, Floridians counted the restoration of voting rights to people with prior felony convictions among a host of statewide wins for progressives. That same year, Ron DeSantis was elected governor. While DeSantis's victory didn't quite match the statewide trends at the time, his administration quickly changed the political climate. Across the country, "Florida" has now become synonymous with attacks on LGBTQ rights, public schools, and unions. Yet this offensive isn't only driven by hatred and ideology. It's also about curbing the power of Florida's progressives—power that was building steadily bef…
Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG.(2023-04-11). Democrats Are Failing On Net Neutrality And Other Digital Rights.popularresistance.orgIn 2014-15, a broad social movement won net neutrality, but that victory was taken away by the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, under the Trump administration. President Biden, promising to restore net neutrality, appointed a favorable chairperson, Gigi Sohn, but his administration and Democrats in Congress failed to defend her from a successful attack by the Telecommunications industry. Clearing the FOG speaks with Evan Greer, director of Fight for the Future, about the current campaign to push for a new FCC commissioner, what is behind the assault on Tik Tok, including a dangerous piece…
Mary Triny Mena(2023-04-11). The cost of Parkinson's disease in Venezuela.america.cgtn.com One of the many consequences of the on-going economic crisis in Venezuela is the high cost of medicine. It's especially difficult for elderly patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease and cannot afford their treatment. To mark World Parkinson's Day that is observed annually on …
Natalia Marques(2023-04-11). Why 9,000 Rutgers University workers are on strike.peoplesdispatch.orgOn April 10, 9,000 graduate workers, postdoctoral associates and counselors, and faculty at Rutgers University went on an indefinite strike in all three campuses of the public university throughout New Jersey. The workers are organized under three unions: the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT), the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union, and American Association of University Professors-Biomedical and Health Sciences of New Jersey (AAUP-BHSNJ). Key demands include raises, job security, and health insurance subsidies. | Rutgers workers saw their contract expire on June…
noreply(2023-04-11). I Knew There Was Something About This…smoothiex12.blogspot.com son of a bitch. Now I get it, it was the pin of Master of Sports of USSR which almost blew his cover)))) They really need to get their act together in fucking G(R)U. But then again, Putin, Patrushev and others are primarily KGB(SVR), so, they don't mind those losers from General Staff failing. Inter-service rivalry, you know, wink, wink. B…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-11). Chile Pushes Authoritarian Police Law.orinocotribune.comChile's neoliberal government is close to securing a new law that expands the right of security forces to use firearms against the population. The The law expands the definition of "privileged legitimate defense" to justify the use of deadly weapons by uniformed officers and plainclothes police ag…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2023-04-11). Saudi-Yemen Peace Talks Underway in Sanaa.orinocotribune.comThe prospect of ending Saudi Arabia's eight-year war in Yemen advanced quickly since China brokered a détente between Iran and the kingdom | Official delegations from Saudi Arabia and Oman held the first round of The Saudi and Omani delegations were welcomed by the head of Yemen's Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, at the Repu…
Patrick Pasin(2023-04-11). Welche Ukraine unterstàºtzen wir?globalresearch.caAlle 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 …
Rise Up Bay Area(2023-04-11). Monday 4/10: Protest Illegitimate Banning of the Abortion Pill.indybay.orgSame date, time, 3 Bay Area locations: | Ferry Building, The Embarcadero, San Francisco | also: | San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose | Downtown Berkeley BART, 2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
Roger Stoll, Popular Resistance.(2023-04-11). 72% Of UN Security Council Backed Call To Investigate Nord Stream Bombing.popularresistance.orgOn March 27, 2023, the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass a Russia-initiated Resolution calling for a UN investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline bombing. Russia's co-sponsors were the People's Republic of China, Belarus, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Eritrea, Nicaragua, the Syrian Arab Republic and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Looking closer at the numbers the result shows a global political divide between rich and non-rich, between "white" states and those "of color," and between core states on one side and peripheral and semi-peripheral states on the other. This is true even on…
Seymour Hersh(2023-04-11). El barco fantasma Nord Stream.globalizacion.caLa CIA ha proporcionado historias falsas para mantener al mundo centrado en cualquier posible sospechoso menos el más lógico: Biden. | La Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos lleva a cabo constantemente operaciones encubiertas…
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). 3 States Are Stockpiling Abortion Pills After Far Right Court Ruling.truthout.orgDemocratic governors in three states have announced that their states will be stockpiling abortion pills after a far right federal judge issued a sweeping ruling on Friday aimed at taking mifepristone — a drug used for abortions and management of Cushing's syndrome — off the shelves nationwide. On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced that the state has negotiated a contract to obtain… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). Child Gun Deaths Rose 50 Percent in Just 2 Years, Research Finds.truthout.orgHorrifying new data shows that gun deaths among U.S. children have surged at an unprecedented rate in recent years, reaching an all-time high as conservatives have worked to loosen the country's gun laws at a record pace. Between 2019 and 2021, the number of children under the age of 19 killed by guns increased by an astounding 46 percent when adjusted for population changes, according to a Pew… |
Sharon Zhang(2023-04-11). Senate Democrats Will Hold Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Amid Thomas Scandal.truthout.orgDemocrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are planning to hold a hearing on the "ethical standards" of the Supreme Court in the midst of a major scandal surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas. The group, led by Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), announced the hearing in a letter sent to Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday, saying that the recent report on Thomas shows behavior… |
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Beef, Brexit and Bombs: Biden's Northern Ireland Trip Stirs up the Shenanigans.sputnikglobe.comJoe Biden was vice-president to Barack Obama when the former US leader said Britain would go to the "back of the queue" for trade deals with Washington if it dared to leave the European Union. But now PM Rishi Sunak is his staunchest ally in NATO an agreement is back on the cards.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Biden Visits Belfast, Dublin to Commemorate Good Friday Pact & Aims to 'Keep the Peace'.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden will participate in high-level meetings in Northern Ireland and Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss with his counterparts regional and global security, while marking the anniversary of a historic peace agreement that comes amid a spike in violence and political tensions.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Bombshell Docs Appear to Reveal Biden Admin's Direct Involvement in Raid on Trump's Estate.sputnikglobe.comWhite House officials feigned ignorance over the August 2022 FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion in search of classified documents, with President Joe Biden assuring he had "none, zero, not one single bit" of advance notice. Trump has called the raid a coordinated element of a broader "witch hunt" against him by Biden and the Democrats.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Bus Crash in Peru Leaves 10 People Dead, 15 Injured, Reports Say.sputnikglobe.comMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Ten people have been killed, and 25 more have been injured after a bus traveling between the Peruvian city of Huanuco and the country's capital Lima crashed and fell into a river, local media reported on Monday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). EU Cocoa Imports Associated With Deforestation in Ivory Coast, Study Finds.sputnikglobe.comThe Ivory Coast is the world's leading producer of cocoa. A previous study carried out during the period between 2019 and 2021 by the Ivorian Ministry of Waters and Forests revealed that the country had lost about 80% of its forest cover over the past six decades.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Kim Jong-un Urges Strengthening North Korea's War Deterrence: State Media.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the expansion and effective use of the country's rapidly strengthening war deterrence force amid "the ever-worsening security" situation on the Korean Peninsula, the state-run Korean news agency reported on Tuesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Oh, Crab! Latvia, Norway Lock Claws Over Old Fisheries Agreement.sputnikglobe.comThe outcome of a "crab war" outside the Svalbard archipelago may have deep implications for the exploration of oil and gas in the Arctic, given that the 1920 Svalbard Treaty grants signatories equal rights to the resources in its waters.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Race for 'Exporter of the Year' Kicks Off in Russia.sputnikglobe.comThe Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) has announced the kickoff of the All-Russian contest "Exporter of the Year" in 2023, and started accepting applications as of April 10.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Russian Space Corporation Energia Says Will Finish New Orbital Station by 2032.sputnikglobe.comMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia's RSC Energia is planning to finish the construction of a new Russian orbital station three years ahead of schedule, by 2032 instead of 2035, the station's chief structural engineer and the space corporation's deputy chief engineer, Vladimir Kozhevnikov, said on Tuesday.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Smart, Swift, Secure: What is Russia's Digital Ruble?sputnikglobe.comIn December 2021, the creation of a prototype of the digital ruble platform was completed, and 12 banks expressed their desire to take part in its testing. Based on the results, a strategy for ushering in the digital currency will be developed.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). Trade & Geopolitics: What to Expect From Visit of Brazil's President Lula to China.sputnikglobe.comBrazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, was earlier forced to postpone his visit to China due to a bout of "bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia due to influenza A", according to an official statement from his presidential office. Chinese authorities were informed of the desire of Brazil's leader to reschedule the trip.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). US Distorted Portrayal of Ukraine Conflict Likely Inspired Pentagon Leak, Ex-Official Says.sputnikglobe.comWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration's overly rosy public assessments of the situation on the ground in Ukraine may have motivated someone inside the Pentagon to leak classified files to combat the misinformation, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Chas Freeman told Sputnik.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). West is Behind Ongoing Migration Crisis in Tunisia, Politician Says.sputnikglobe.comThe illegal migration crisis in Tunisia has been a growing concern in recent years, as hundreds of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa attempt to make their way to Europe through Tunisia via boat. With recent reports of an increase in migrant deaths, the issue has gained renewed attention.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). West's Unilateral Sanctions Could Cause Countries to Drop Dollar – African Expert.sputnikglobe.comThe next summit of BRICS (a bloc of major emerging economies consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will be held in South Africa at the end of August this year, and among the issues scheduled for discussion is the creation of a new currency within the bloc.
sputnikglobe(2023-04-11). What's Known So Far About the Louisville Bank Shooting?sputnikglobe.comThe Monday shooting comes on the heels of a separate mass killings case in which six individuals, including three 9-year-olds, were murdered after a gunman entered a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Staff(2023-04-11). Chapeando: La nómina incompleta (+ Podcast).cubadebate.cuInstitutos, centros de estudios, de formación y entrenamiento de líderes y de apoyo al capital privado, blogueros, medios de prensa y editoriales de las que se desprenden otras, parecen sorprender a quien dice vivir y trabajar "por la libertad de Cuba" sin que le paguen nada. Esta vez la denuncia no la hacen medios oficiales cubanos.
Staff(2023-04-11). Enro: "A través de la fotografía descubrí lo que antes era invisible para mí"cubadebate.cuCuando se unen talento y juventud, lo que queda es andar, hacer caminos, bregar. Eso hace Enrique González, o Enro, como se le conoce en los medios. Con su cámara al hombro y sus piernas ágiles, se lanza a la calle a "fotear". Si no hay sucesos que reportar, hay la vida, y esa siempre ofrece cosas interesantes y nuevas.
Staff(2023-04-11). Siguaney no es solo cemento (+Fotos).cubadebate.cuPrimero fueron intensas paradas antes y después de la pandemia hasta que, a mediados de 2022, los hornos de la Empresa de Cemento Siguaney se resistieron al remiendo y dejaron a un lado la quema. Después llegó una parada en seco que duró hasta finales de año, cuando se reinició la producción, algo que fue posible por las importaciones de ladrillos refractarios para la reparación del horno, junto a una disminución del déficit energético.
Staff(2023-04-11). Comienza visita de trabajo del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC a Villa Clara.cubadebate.cuEste martes comenzó la visita de trabajo del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC y su estructura auxiliar a Villa Clara. Como parte de la visita, y durante la semana, los dirigentes del Partido recorrerán los municipios villaclareños para evaluar el cumplimiento de las ideas, conceptos y directrices del Octavo Congreso.
Staff(2023-04-11). Entra en erupción volcán ruso Shiveluch.cubadebate.cuEl volcán Shiveluch, ubicado en la península rusa de Kamchatka, entró en erupción la madrugada de este martes, expulsando una columna de cenizas que alcanzó 15 kilómetros de altura. La última vez que cayó una cantidad tan importante de ceniza en Kliuchí, el pueblo más cercano a Shiveluch, fue en 1964.
Staff(2023-04-11). Frederich Cepeda asciende a liderazgo de tubeyes en series nacionales.cubadebate.cuEl espirituano Frederich Cepeda se convirtió este lunes en el líder histórico en tubeyes en series nacionales (438), superando al pinero Michel Enríquez (437). Ante el guantanamero Joel Tejeda Claro, en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, Cepeda logró el récord en su primer turno al bate. El 24 espirituano se convierte en el rey de los dobles con 43 años y 25 temporadas.
Staff(2023-04-11). Llaman a aumentar percepción del impacto de delitos ambientales.cubadebate.cuDurante su intervención en el balance anual del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma), Jorge àÅlvarez àÅlvarez, director de la Oficina de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental de Cuba, denunció delitos e ilegalidades cometidas contra los recursos forestales, la flora y la fauna silvestre.
Staff(2023-04-11). "Devastating": GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester.democracynow.org Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he is "working as swiftly" as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 just blocks from the Texas state Capitol. Daniel Perry was also convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting 28-year-old Air Force veteran Garrett Foster. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday it is now launching an investigation into Governor Abbott's request for an expedited pardon. We're joined by Hiram Gilberto Garcia, an independent journalist who live…
Staff(2023-04-11). Headlines for April 11, 2023.democracynow.orgGunman with Assault Rifle Kills 5 and Injures 8 at Louisville Bank, Nashville Council Reinstates State Rep. Justin Jones After GOP Ousts Him for Anti-Gun Protests, Prosecutors File Criminal Charges Against Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Virginia Teacher , DOJ Sues to Block Texas Judge's Ruling Revoking FDA Approval of Abortion Drug, Witnesses Say Burmese Military Airstrikes Kill 100 Villagers, U.S. and Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint War Games in South China Sea, Russia Launches Fresh Wave of Attacks Across Ukraine, Completes POW Swap , Egypt's President Sought to Covertly Ship 40,000 Rockets to…
Staff(2023-04-11). No Justin, No Peace: Expelled TN Rep. Justin Jones Reinstated After Unanimous Nashville Council Vote.democracynow.org Democratic Representative Justin Jones has returned to the Tennessee state House, just days after Republicans voted to expel him. The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him. Following the vote, Jones's supporters marched to the Tennessee Legislature, where he was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. Justin Pearson of Memphis, who was also expelled last week, could be reappointed to the Tennessee House Wednesday if a majority of the Shelby County Commission's 13 members agree to it. We air highlights from Monday's proceedings, as well as Pearson's speech…
Staff(2023-04-11). "Spyfail" Author James Bamford: What Leaked Pentagon Docs Show About Ukraine War, U.S. Spying on Allies.democracynow.org The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released, and more with investigative journalist James Bamford, whose latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Staff(2023-04-11). Increased Tourism & Financial Transactions: Holy Week 2023 in Venezuela.orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan officials offered a summary of the movements throughout the country during Holy Week. There were a greater number of tourists and transactions compared to the previous year. | Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez offered details; 9,430,258 people moved throughout the country. This figure indicates an increase of 5.13% compared to 2022. | "It was a safe and happy Holy Week. We are impressed by the high influx of visitor…
Staff(2023-04-11). Dreizin's first UN-retraction.thedreizinreport.com We'll get to the un-retraction. And, I have more to say about DeSantis. First: Why the U.S. and UK….. …..stopped their MANNED surveillance flights near Crimea….. …..at the end of September Let's start with….. The Amazon (Washington) Post, April 10th, 2023: Ooooh….. Sounds familiar. Where did I read this before? The Dreizin Report, March 5th,...…
Subodh Varma(2023-04-11). No jobs — unless you want seasonal work in farms.peoplesdispatch.org For the past several years now, key economic data has become a casualty in India. There is no official data on consumption expenditure in the public domain since 2011-12 because the results of one survey (2017-18) were never released by the government, which claimed that they were flawed. A leaked report was published by media showing a fall in consumption expenditure but it was not accepted as the official version. | Employment data collection was changed from the earlier methods to a Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), but this comes out with a lag and does not give all details like earlier. All this fog has p…
Taroa Zuniga Silva(2023-04-11). 50 years after Chile's coup, the first year of Popular Unity.peoplesdispatch.orgA conversation with Miguel Lawner, who remembers life as a former political prisoner of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship while projecting his hope that Salvador Allende's government could improve the lives of Chileans onto the current progressive government…
TASS(2023-04-11). India's imports of Russian goods require diversification — executive.tass.comDiversification is expected "to happen as machinery, electrical electronics, organic and miscellaneous chemicals are emerging as new products with sizeable exports potential," Director General and CEO of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations Ajay Sahai said…
TASS(2023-04-11). Absolut vodka coming back to Russian market — newspaper.tass.comSome global alcoholic beverage producers, including Pernod Ricard, Diageo and Bacardi, suspended sales in Russia or announced their exit from the country after the start of the Russian special military operation…
TASS(2023-04-11). Russian, Kazakh top diplomats point to importance of cooperation in Caspian Sea area.tass.comThe Russian Foreign Ministry stated that both sides discussed a full range of issues related to further strengthening of multifaceted bilateral cooperation, "including political, trade and economic, scientific and technical, as well as cultural and humanitarian issues"
TASS(2023-04-11). Russian ambassador calls Canada's new sanctions 'token gesture'.tass.comAt a news conference with Shmygal earlier on Tuesday, Trudeau announced sanctions against 14 Russian individuals and 34 legal entities, including those linked with Wagner PMC, and nine companies linked with Belarus' financial sector…
TASS(2023-04-11). Leak of classified US documents may have come from CIA — Fox News.tass.comThe television channel reported that most of the documents that are circulating on the Internet are part of the Pentagon's briefings that are delivered electronically on secure iPads to up to 5,000 people…
The Associated Press(2023-04-11). Mexico Migrant Protest Sees Brief Closing of El Paso Bridge.latinorebels.comA protest by some migrants led U.S. Customs and Border Protection to briefly close the Paso Del Norte International Bridge linking El Paso, Texas and the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez early Monday.
The Conversation(2023-04-11). The untapped Power of Ocean Winds — why New Zealand is looking Offshore for future renewable Energy.juancole.com By Craig Stevens, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research | — The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting emissions dramatically. One beacon of hope is the global growth in renewable energy, with offshore wind in …
Thomas Hayes(2023-04-11). Covid and Free Speech in the High Court.ukhumanrightsblog.comIntroduction On 5 April 2023 the High Court handed down judgment in Adil v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 797 (Admin). The case examined the extent to which a professional regulator can interfere with the right to freedom of expression of an individual subject to its regulation, as well as the circumstances in which the Court should …
Tilo Graser, Gabriele Krone-Schmalz(2023-04-11). The war must be ended as soon as possible.indybay.orgFrom the Western side, unfortunately, it must be noted that Russia, as a collapsed superpower, was not really taken seriously from the beginning. Symptomatic is the statement, repeated to this day, that "we", the West, won the Cold War. A Cold War is only really over when both sides can feel like winners, otherwise it is not over.
Walter Smolarek(2023-04-11). Civics Class for Radicals: The Federal Reserve.liberationnews.org The Fed is an instrument for the capitalist ruling class to manage the turbulence of their system in a way that allows the biggest corporations to make the greatest profits possible.
Will Hodgkinson(2023-04-11). Massachusetts health care activists demand: Restore COVID-19 protections now!workers.org Boston The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (Mass. CHE) held an online press conference on April 5 to demand the state keep protections against COVID-19 in place to safeguard health care workers, people with disabilities and the general population during the continuing pandemic. The conference was a response to Massachusetts . . . |
WSWS(2023-04-11). Junior doctors in the UK speak on their strike.wsws.orgJunior doctors in the British Medical Association are taking four consecutive days of strikes this week. World Socialist Web Site reporters visited picket lines on the first day of the action.
WSWS(2023-04-11). Profit hikes, not wages the key driver of inflation.wsws.orgAnalysis by the European Central Bank has found that profits grew "much more than labour costs" in a range of industries including: the agricultural sector; energy and utilities; construction; manufacturing and "contact-intensive" services sectors.
WSWS(2023-04-11). Israel ramps up provocations against Palestinians and neighbouring states.wsws.orgNetanyahu has given the green light to the fascists, racists and religious zealots that make up his government to incite the Palestinians in the run up to the end of Ramadan and provoke an uprising to be used as the excuse for a military onslaught.
Zane McNeill(2023-04-11). Trans Teen Calls Out Right-Wing Reporter for Publishing Story Without Consent.truthout.orgA transgender teen is correcting the record after a reporter allegedly mischaracterized their story in an article defaming a Missouri gender clinic for a right-wing news outlet. The Free Press, which was founded by Bari Weiss, recently published a story written by the publication's senior editor, Emily Yoffe, alleging that the mother of a trans child was "bullied" into allowing doctors to provide… |
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.
It is now time to react concerning the issue of debt cancellations and repudiations.
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.
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.
Africa has long been looked at by outsiders as a continent that is hopelessly mired in corruption and incapable of social and economic development.
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.
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.
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. . . . | 
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 . . . | 
( 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 …
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, …
France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the US war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.
The latest scheme to launch a centrist, third-party "unity" ticket comes from a dark money front for corporate interests.
Before it collapsed and its billionaire depositors were bailed out by the U.S. government, Silicon Valley Bank successfully lobbied Congress to remove regulations on it. A senator admitted, "I understand why Americans are angry, even disgusted".
March 28 Hearings Provided a Platform for the CIA's "Nice Guy" Public Face, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and the Violent Coup Plotters and Regime Changers That it Supports.
New directions in politics generate expectations due to the contrast to Bolsonaro's management.
Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability? Iran and Saudi Arabia took steps last month to restore diplomatic ties which some observers said was a big step for international security. On Tuesday, delegations from both countries started the process of re-opening their respective embassies. The …
On the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the period from April 11 to 12, 2023, there were several significant…
By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…
Officials in Louisville, Kentucky have released the 911 audio from Monday's deadly mass shooting at Old National Bank. The calls are chilling — workers from inside the building pleading for help. A warning — what you are about to hear is disturbing. Toni Waterman has …
Five police officers charged in connection with the death of a Black motorist back in 2019 were back in a Louisiana courtroom Tuesday. All pleaded 'not guilty' to charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction of justice. The State troopers had originally claimed 49-year-old Ronald …
In the first few months of 2018, Nicaragua hardly appeared to be a strong candidate for an attempted coup. Daniel Ortega's government had an 80 per cent approval rating in a poll a few months earlier.
By In a cashless society people would be dependent on digital products for exchanging goods and labor, and this would …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank spring meetings are underway in Washington, D.C. The IMF warns the global economy can expect headwinds in the year ahead. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement set a goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. How to pay for making that a reality is a key topic at the IMF/WORLD bank spring meetings in Washington CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
In the coming months an estimated 15 million people will be dis-enrolled from Medicaid, due to the end of the U.S. COVID emergency. Here's what could happen to many of them.
Download pamphlet: Print — Tabloid Download action poster: Print — Tabloid [For a Risograph] A banner dropped in Eugene, OR this past February read "Against Cop City and Its World." These words have come to echo throughout Atlanta and across Turtle Island, indicating that the struggle extends far beyond the construction of this particular police… 
El 6 de abril del 2023, la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) dió a conocer una segunda sentencia sobre excepciones preliminares, siendo una interpuesta por Venezuela a destiempo (en junio del 2022). | Es de recordar que la demanda presentada en…
Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu's motive should be obvious. He wanted to divert …
We look more at what recently leaked Pentagon documents reveal about the war in Ukraine, and U.S. spying on both its adversaries and its allies, including Israel. In Part 2 of our interview with James Bamford, the longtime investigative journalist discusses how the leaks challenge the corporate media's portrayal of the war in Ukraine, and more. Bamford's latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
Burma's military junta carried out its deadliest attack yet on civilians in rebel-held areas when it bombed a meeting of community leaders Tuesday in the Sagaing region, killing an estimated 100 people, including 30 children. The military junta has increasingly used airstrikes to crush the resistance since it seized power in 2021, often targeting schools and clinics run by the opposition. The United Nations has warned of worsening humanitarian and human rights crises in Burma, with mass arrests, torture of prisoners, the killing of civilians, and media repression. To discuss this latest attack and the ongoi…
Protesters in the Philippines have been speaking out against the growing U.S. military presence in the country as nearly 18,000 troops from both countries take part in a massive military drill in the South China Sea. This comes as tension is escalating between the United States and China over espionage, economic competition and the war in Ukraine. The Philippines, a former U.S. colony, recently agreed to give the Pentagon access to four more of its military bases, including two located in the northern province of Cagayan about 250 miles from Taiwan. Ties between Washington and Manila have been growing closer sinc…
Relative calm in Israel and the occupied territories after intense violence in the wake of police raids on a Jerusalem mosque. What happens now? At the same time Israel is facing widespread protests against judicial reform, last week, after police raids on the al-Aqsa mosque, …
Source: Cooper Neill / Getty | A lawsuit has been filed by the family of Dwayne Haskins claiming the former NFL quarterback was drugged on the night of his death as a part of a "blackmail and robbery conspiracy." | 
Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty | With Black Women's History Month upon us, it is crucial that we recognize the important achievements of Black women who are dismantling obstacles and making history in a variety of fields. | Black women are leading the way, exhibiting perseverance, inventiveness, and a dedication to greatness. As such, NewsOne is highlighting some remarkable Black women who are breaking ground in 2023 and making an impact in their areas. These women serve as an inspiration to younger generations, showcasing the limitless potential of Black women in all f…
The media coverage of Connor Sturgeon, the Louisville mass shooter, has been largely sympathetic to the young banker as if the disgruntled employee didn't kill five people and injure others.
Last spring, the Biden administration and a Democratic House approved a policy that would kick 15 million people off of Medicaid.
The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the continuing violence committed by the Israeli police, occupation and paramilitary forces against the Palestinian people and the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to the Geneva Conventions, the targeting of civilians and the targeting of religious sites are both war crimes. The horrifying videos showing Israeli forces …
As the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report tells us, there is still a chance to keep warming at no more than the 1.5 ∞C target, but tipping points to climate catastrophes much worse than we are witnessing now will kick in if this target is breached. It is now crystal clear that ongoing wars, in particular the Ukraine war, create huge obstacles to the global cooperation necessary for any chance of meeting the 1.5 ∞C warming target. Following the lead of China's peace plan, we should support the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine war, and for all parties invol…
Source: Eddy Chen / HBO | HBO Max hit drama series Euphoria could take a five-year-jump in its upcoming third season. A costume designer revealed some potential plot points about the new season, which suggests the changes are a blast to the future. | Sam Levinson's critically acclaimed teen drama series stars Zendaya as Rue, a recovering drug addict, and a group of her troubled friends as they traverse through high school drama and pivotal life changes. | The end of season two gave viewers the idea that the Euphoria universe may be moving right along. One of the show's costume designers, Heidi Bivens, shared some…
I often think about how one of the most revolutionary black men in history can be completely altered; completely reconstructed; undergoing a kind of magical jolly negro transmorgification?>
No, it's not about another unknown Bunuel film. But if he had lived and knew about Finland's election results, he could write a script and direct something similar.
By the early 1970s, the global revolutionary tide of socialist and national liberation struggles was at its apex, and the tide was washing over the U.S., with expanding and increasingly militant social movements and political organizations.
California has been pummeled this winter by 10 atmospheric rivers, which are long, narrow plumes of moisture that turn into rain and snow. They may have provided a respite from a mega drought the state has been facing, but excessive rainfall has caused widespread …
By We know now, of course that up until the start of the "vaccination" campaign there were no excess deaths …
One of the many consequences of the on-going economic crisis in Venezuela is the high cost of medicine. It's especially difficult for elderly patients who suffer from Parkinson's disease and cannot afford their treatment. To mark World Parkinson's Day that is observed annually on …
Source: Christian Petersen / Getty | UPDATED: 4 p.m. ET, April 11, 2023 | Originally published Dec. 12, 2022 | Brittney Griner is finally opening up about the horrific 10 months she spent detained in a Russian prison. The basketball star says "That day (in February) was the beginning of an unfathomable period in my life which only now am I r…
Source: Prince Williams / Getty | What is the internet's infatuation with asking rappers about their politics? Granted, I understand that everyone, including rappers, is entitled to their own opinions and views, but just started to become cringe-worthy. | During 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he is "working as swiftly" as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 just blocks from the Texas state Capitol. Daniel Perry was also convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting 28-year-old Air Force veteran Garrett Foster. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday it is now launching an investigation into Governor Abbott's request for an expedited pardon. We're joined by Hiram Gilberto Garcia, an independent journalist who live…
Democratic Representative Justin Jones has returned to the Tennessee state House, just days after Republicans voted to expel him. The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him. Following the vote, Jones's supporters marched to the Tennessee Legislature, where he was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. Justin Pearson of Memphis, who was also expelled last week, could be reappointed to the Tennessee House Wednesday if a majority of the Shelby County Commission's 13 members agree to it. We air highlights from Monday's proceedings, as well as Pearson's speech…
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released, and more with investigative journalist James Bamford, whose latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.
As we observe Black Maternal Heath Week, there's one crucial factor that often gets left out of discussions about health inequities: the healthcare information gap.
A Contra Costa County judge released the names of 17 Antioch, California, police officers who stand accused of using racial slurs, making racist jokes and sharing racist memes in text threads over a period of two years.
