(2023-04-12). nuestrAmérica: Asambleas contra las rutas del saqueo. indybay.org
(2023-04-12). The abortion pill must not be banned! indybay.org The evening of April 7th brought a horrifying decision by a Texas federal judge. On April 10th outraged people announced we fight back in the San Francisco Bay Area…and everywhere.
(2023-04-12). Israel on the brink of civil war? indybay.org This time, the existential threat to Israel does not come from outside (e.g., from Iran), as has been and is repeatedly invoked inside and outside Israel. It comes from within Israeli society itself, because the new extremist government is also resolutely committed to confrontation in the conflict with the Palestinians. A new spiral of violence has begun:…
(2023-04-12). Drag Up and Fight Back in San Francisco. indybay.org April 8 march and rally in San Francisco. The march featured 1000 demonstrators most in drag shouting "Whose Streets? Our Streets"
(2023-04-12). Emergency Protest: Hands Off the Abortion Pill Now! indybay.org Activists in San Francisco took to the streets on April 10.
(2023-04-12). Emergency Rally: Hands Off Abortion Pill. indybay.org video by Lis Cox less than 1 min mp4…
(2023-04-12). Protesting Anti-drag Anti-trans Legislation in Style. indybay.org Drag Up! Fight Back! March and Rally of April 8 in San Francisco…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 4/15: Half Moon Bay: #AbortionRights Rally – We Won't Go Back! indybay.org Intersection of Hwy 92 and Main Street | Half Moon Bay, CA…
(2023-04-12). The Revolution and The Commune. indybay.org How the People of Paris Created the Left…
(2023-04-12). Daniel Ellsberg Has Foiled Those Who Want Him Confined to the Past. indybay.org History that can't be buried…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 4/15: Two cows and dignity walking tour. indybay.org American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Franny | (meet in the lobby)…
(2023-04-12). Farming While Black: Endangered Species Act 2023 Farm Bill, "Can We Just Grow Some Food?" indybay.org 1/2 of 1 percent of California Ag Industries and the same approach, same outcome, same paradigm must change. Ready and Forward…
(2023-04-12). Sunday 4/23: People's Park Berkeley 54th Anniversary Celebration. indybay.org People's Park, Berkeley | (corner of Telegraph and Dwight Way, behind Amoeba Music)…
(2023-04-12). Thursday 4/13: Sit-in at Another Planet's HQ in Berkeley to save Castro Theater. indybay.org APE Headquarters | 1815 Fourth Street, near Hearst | Berkeley, CA…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 4/15: Monterey: Bigger Than Roe! Protest Against Ruling to Ban Abortion Pill. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Avenue | Monterey, CA, 93940…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 5/20: Asian and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival. indybay.org Bohol Circle Immigrant Park | 2901 5th St, Alameda CA, 94501…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 4/22: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit: Closing Reception. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA, 94501…
(2023-04-12). Monday 4/10: EBPG Potluck and Seed Starting Workshop (by donation). indybay.org place for sustainable living | 1121 64th st oakland, ca 94608 | (just walk in through the front gate up the stairs into the art barn!)…
(2023-04-12). Monday 5/1: Rebecca Solnit talk – Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility. indybay.org 3rd Floor Edward McRoskey Loft | 1687 Market Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2023-04-12). Hundreds of schools have been hoaxed by "Ethiopian" caller for 1 year but FBI no comment. indybay.org The 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…
(2023-04-12). Saturday 6/3: Shadow Circus: Voidville. indybay.org Amado's | 998 Valencia Street | San Francisco…
(2023-04-12). Friday 4/14: POA: Shut it Down! indybay.org On the sidewalk in front of the San Francisco Police Officers Association: 800 Bryant @ 6th Street in San Francisco…
(2023-04-12). Don't Hate What You Don't Understand. indybay.org Most 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.
(2023-04-12). Monday 4/10: An olfactory diagnosis of deities: determining the sweetest-smelling gods. indybay.org Googlemeet: meet.google.com/bmf-icpi-ewz…
(2023-04-12). Taiwan Pushed Closer to Conflict by Washington. journal-neo.org 
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 House Kevin […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-04-12). The Toxic Legacy Of The Nuclear Age. popularresistance.org The 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…
(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 …
(2023-04-12). Art and Anarchy Against the Settler State: "The Blue Agave Revolution," New and Original Work from Indigenous Anarchist Political Prisoner Oso Blanco. itsgoingdown.org The following is a selection from the upcoming book, The Blue Agave Revolution: Poetry of The Blind Rebel, from anti-colonial political prisoner Oso Blanco. The Blue Agave Revolution: Poetry of The Blind Rebel is a collaboration among radical author, indigenous freedom-fighter, and political prisoner Oso Blanco (aka Byron Shane Chubbuck, aka Robin The Hood) and…
(2023-04-12). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April, 11 2023: Ukrainian Army Continues To Lose Bakhmut. southfront.org 
On the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the period from April 11 to 12, 2023, there were several significant…
(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
(2023-04-12). France's Macron opposes US cold war on China, wants independent Europe — but is it just rhetoric? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
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.
(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…
(2023-04-12). Aged care in crisis: Privatised system is failing workers, older people. greenleft.org.au Workers in the mostly privatised aged-care system face chronic understaffing and substandard pay, while aged care providers cry poor to justify their cost cutting. Ben Radford reports.
(2023-04-12). Ohio: Groups Sue To Block New Law Allowing Fracking In State Parks. popularresistance.org Environmental 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…
(2023-04-12). The True Dangers Of Long Trains. popularresistance.org Just 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…
(2023-04-12). Leaks Showing US Spied on South Korea Spark Outrage in Seoul. news.antiwar.com Pentagon 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 …
(2023-04-12). Expressway in mountainous SW China to open in 2025. ecns.cn The G4216 Yibin-Panzhihua expressway, located in a mountainous area of southwest China's Sichuan, is under construction and expected to open in 2025.
(2023-04-12). Buyers participating in Canton Fair increase 10 times over past 60 years. ecns.cn The China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted buyers to Guagndong Province from over 220 countries and regions this year, more than ten times that of 60 odd years ago.
(2023-04-12). Distinctive rural industries have broad prospects: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said distinctive rural industries have broad prospects.
(2023-04-12). China launches ecological environment satellite monitoring system. ecns.cn China has launched its ecological environment satellite monitoring system, according to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).
(2023-04-12). Ma Ying-jeou's mainland visit shows cross-Strait kinship: spokesperson. ecns.cn A 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.
(2023-04-12). Provocations of DPP authority seeking 'independence' biggest threat to Taiwan Strait peace: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority's provocative actions to seek "independence" in collusion with external forces have posed the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
(2023-04-12). China issues revised rules for military recruitment. ecns.cn A 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.
(2023-04-12). 80 arrested for drug trafficking in N. China. ecns.cn Police 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.
(2023-04-12). China makes solid progress in developing computing power. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-12). EU foreign policy chief to visit China. ecns.cn Josep 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.
(2023-04-12). Survivor of Nanjing Massacre passes away — only 42 still alive. ecns.cn Zheng Jinyang, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, died on Tuesday evening at the age of 95. Her death reduced the total number of registered survivors to 42.
(2023-04-12). Investigation launched against Taiwan trade restrictions. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce has launched a trade barrier investigation into Taiwan's trade restrictions against products from the Chinese mainland.
(2023-04-12). Renowned investor expects China to be stronger than most economies in 2023. ecns.cn Renowned investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers said on Wednesday that he expects China will be stronger than most economies in 2023.
(2023-04-12). China to ship out aid materials for climate change projects. ecns.cn China'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.
(2023-04-12). Does mysterious acupoint Kung Fu really exist?>. ecns.cn In 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.
(2023-04-12). Yiwu plans to build digitalized global trade center of small commodities. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-12). China releases paper on its position on Afghan issue. ecns.cn China released a paper stating its position on the Afghan issue on Wednesday.
(2023-04-12). German Foreign Minister to visit China. ecns.cn At 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.
(2023-04-12). China to open-source data from first comprehensive solar probe. ecns.cn China 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.
(2023-04-12). 3rd CICPE attracts visitors to South China's Haikou. ecns.cn The total area of this year's expo will reach 100,000 square meters, with the international exhibition area to cover 80,000 square meters.
(2023-04-12). Aerial view of Meizhou Bay cross-sea bridge in Fujian. ecns.cn Aerial 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.
(2023-04-12). Azalea flowers in full bloom in Nanjing. ecns.cn Azalea 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.
(2023-04-12). Machines help transplant pepper seedlings in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Farmers 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.
(2023-04-12). Necklace worth 30 million yuan makes debut in Hainan. ecns.cn A 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.
(2023-04-12). Retired bus converted to vegetable and fruit stands in Beijing. ecns.cn A bus, parking at a bus yard near the Liufang subway station, was not in service but converted to selling fresh vegetables and fruits, attracting a lot of attention. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-12). Great progress: FRSO fund drive nets $25,000 so far. fightbacknews.org In 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…
(2023-04-12). Action in Solidarity with Striking Post-Gazette Workers in Pittsburgh. itsgoingdown.org Report 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…
(2023-04-12). Almagro: 3 Years of Honeymoon Paid For by the OAS. orinocotribune.com By 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…
(2023-04-12). No Pardon for Genocide: Rejecting the Catholic Church's "Repudiation" of the Doctrine of Discovery. itsgoingdown.org Editorial 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…
(2023-04-12). There are solutions to the rental crisis. greenleft.org.au There are solutions to the housing crisis, but governments will have to be pushed to dismantle the developer and investor-driven policies, argues Isaac Nellist.
(2023-04-12). By Refusing To Host Israel, Indonesia Shows Us How To Defeat Apartheid. popularresistance.org Palestinians are being killed in record numbers. Racist, hate-filled fanatic Zionists are invading the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestinian worshipers are being terrorized by Israeli forces. Yet it is Indonesia that is being penalized internationally merely for engaging in discussions about not allowing an Israeli soccer team to play on its soil. | The Israeli under-20 soccer team was supposed to play at a FIFA tournament in Indonesia in the summer. But after internal Indonesian discussions about blocking Israel from playing, FIFA decided to take away the tournament and not allow Indonesia to host it.
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-12). New York Pre-K Workers Fight For Their Jobs, In Spite Of Their Union. popularresistance.org New 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…
(2023-04-12). Albanese condemns refugees detained offshore to no future. greenleft.org.au Labor voted against a Green's motion to bring around 130 refugees from Papua New Guinea and Nauru to safety in Australia. Paul Gregoire reports.
(2023-04-12). 87% Of Service Workers In US South Were Injured On The Job Last Year. popularresistance.org A 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…
(2023-04-12). Argentina and Brazil rejoin UNASUR. greenleft.org.au The 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.
(2023-04-12). India: Tens of thousands of farmers, workers converge on New Delhi. greenleft.org.au Tens 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.
(2023-04-12). Latin American and Caribbean governments agree to join forces against inflation. greenleft.org.au Peoples Dispatch / Globetrotter News Service reports that the leaders of 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries took part in a virtual summit against inflation, on April 5, called by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
(2023-04-12). Is the BBC Responsible for mRNA Vaccine Related Deaths? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-12). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate. indybay.org California 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.
(2023-04-12). New hope that the long Saudi assault on Yemen will end. greenleft.org.au The eight year long Saudi war on Yemen looks, at long last, within reach of a resolution, reports Rupen Savoulian.
(2023-04-12). 2023 Southern Worker School: Organizing A Workers Assembly. popularresistance.org The 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…
(2023-04-12). 2024 Election, Charges & Nord Stream Sabotage: Trump Tells All in First Interview Since Indictment. sputnikglobe.com The Tuesday interview saw the former president weigh in on a number of topics from his 2024 presidential bid to his recent indictment over hush-money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
(2023-04-12). Chadian Ambassador Expelled by Berlin in Retaliatory Move. sputnikglobe.com Last 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."
(2023-04-12). Depleted Uranium Shells Supplies to Ukraine Threaten Humanity: Türkiye's Presidential Candidate. sputnikglobe.com BOLU, Turkey (Sputnik) – Muharrem Ince, a Turkish presidential candidate from the Homeland Party (Memleket Partisi), has said in an interview with Sputnik that deliveries of munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine are a threat to humanity as a whole.
(2023-04-12). Italy's Cabinet Declares State of Emergency for Six Months Over Influx of Migrants. sputnikglobe.com ROME (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.
(2023-04-12). Journalists and Activists Gather in DC, Call for Assange's Release on 4-Year Anniversary of Arrest. sputnikglobe.com The Tuesday rally on behalf of the long-persecuted WikiLeaks publisher briefly took an alarming turn when one man seemingly attempted to light himself on fire in an apparent political statement.
(2023-04-12). Kenyan MPs Urge That UK Troops Accused of Murder Be Judged Locally. sputnikglobe.com Under 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.
(2023-04-12). Major Swedish Pension Fund Sacks CEO Over Losses in Crumbled US Banks. sputnikglobe.com Although 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.
(2023-04-12). Moscow in Contact With US Embassy on WSJ Reporter Gershkovich. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (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.
(2023-04-12). Moscow Notified US About Test-Launch of ICBM From Kapustin Yar Firing Range. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (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.
(2023-04-12). Myanmar Confirms It Struck Rebel Village in Deadly Attack on 'Terrorists'. sputnikglobe.com Tuesday's airstrike was the latest violent episode in a civil war that has stretched for over two years and since devolved into inter-ethnic bloodshed.
(2023-04-12). Pentagon Chief: US Will 'Turn Over Every Rock' to Find Source of Defense Leaks. sputnikglobe.com Since 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.
(2023-04-12). 'Pentagon Leak' Reveals Defense Agency's 'Wild Card' Scenarios in Ukraine Conflict. sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-12). Report: 'Chinese Spies' Slipping Into UK Using Citizenship of Third Countries. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – MI5, the Security Service of the United Kingdom, has reportedly warned cabinet ministers that "Chinese spies" are slipping into the country by obtaining citizenship in third countries and using their visa-free access to the UK.
(2023-04-12). Russia Knew NATO States Engaged in Hostilities in Ukraine Before Pentagon Leaks: Kremlin. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia was aware that fighters and instructors from NATO states were taking part in hostilities in Ukraine before the latest leak of classified Pentagon documents, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
(2023-04-12). Russian Defense Ministry Probes 240 Dangerous Diseases Pathogens Found in 4 Ukrainian Labs. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (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.
(2023-04-12). Serbian Defense Minister Denies Reports on Country's Arms Supply to Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com BELGRADE (Sputnik) – Media reports that Serbia is supplying weapons to Ukraine are not true, Serbian Defense Minister Milos Vucevic told Sputnik on Wednesday.
(2023-04-12). South Korea to Supply US With 500,000 Artillery Shells 'On Loan', Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com Earlier, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said that the United States aims at substantially increasing its production of 155mm artillery and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions over the next few years.
(2023-04-12). Supply of Man-Portable Air Defenses to Ukraine Endangers Global Civil Air Traffic: Moscow. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (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.
(2023-04-12). Sweden to Hold Biggest Military Drill Since Cold War. sputnikglobe.com In 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.
(2023-04-12). Ukraine's Prime Minister Says Kiev Could Launch Counteroffensive as Late as This Summer. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday that Kiev could launch a counteroffensive against Russian troops as late as this summer, noting that Ukraine does not feel "the pressure from our friends and partners."
(2023-04-12). US Working on 'Universal' Genetically Engineered Bioweapon: Russian Parliamentary Investigation. sputnikglobe.com Russian lawmakers have conducted an investigation into Washington's military-related biological activities at laboratories across Ukraine on the basis of findings by the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops.
(2023-04-12). Video: Russian Kornet ATGM Destroys Convoy of Ukrainian Tanks. sputnikglobe.com The Kornet is a Russian man-portable anti-tank guided missile developed by the Shipunov Tula Instrument Design Bureau.
(2023-04-12). La ruta deportiva de Cuba en 2023. cubadebate.cu El 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.
(2023-04-12). Las 3 del Día: De dólares, inflación mundial y récords deportivos (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos 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.
(2023-04-12). Sostendrán Cuba y Estados Unidos nueva ronda de conversaciones migratorias. cubadebate.cu Este 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.
(2023-04-12). Matanzas: Continúan las labores de recuperación en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Entre 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.
(2023-04-12). New York Times Is Now Telling Bigger Lies Than Iraq WMDs and More Effectively. davidswanson.org
(2023-04-12). Venezuela's Far-Right Opposition Takes Conflicting Positions on Sanctions. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-12). Cosmonaut Shkaplerov took leave of absence for film role. tass.com The cosmonaut said the film features many employees from the Cosmonaut Training Center…
(2023-04-12). Strategic Missile Forces test advanced combat supplying in ICBM launch. tass.com The launch was aimed at testing the advanced military supplying of intercontinental ballistic missiles…
(2023-04-12). Furious fighting underway in Artyomovsk's west — DPR head. tass.com The Ukrainian divisions have been ordered "not to retreat in any instance and to hold positions with all their might," Denis Pushilin noted…
(2023-04-12). Ruble's share in export payments becomes equal to dollar in 2022 — Bank of Russia. tass.com The overall weight of the US dollar and euro in payments both for export and import supplies amounted to slightly less than 50% even by the end of 2022…
(2023-04-12). Currency risks not ruled out with payments switching to yuan — Bank of Russia's analysts. tass.com Amid the current environment the US dollar and euro are usually preferable currencies for exporters from friendly countries as well…
(2023-04-12). JCC in Istanbul fails to conduct grain deal inspections on April 11 – UN. tass.com "The Joint Coordination Centre has not been able to conduct inspections today as the parties needed more time to reach an agreement on operational priorities," Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said…
(2023-04-12). World Bank's possibilities to finance Ukraine almost exhausted — Russian director. tass.com "Ukraine's credit rating has again been downgraded recently – from CCC+ to CCC," Russian executive director Roman Marshavin noted…
(2023-04-12). Gold price in Japan hits all-time high for second consecutive day. tass.com Tanaka Kikinzoku set the retail price of $71.37…
(2023-04-12). Dollar exchange rate up to 82.01 rubles, euro to 90.17 rubles as Wednesday trading opens. tass.com In turn, the yuan exchange rate edged up by 0.4 kopecks to 11.913 rubles…
(2023-04-12). Russian citizen Dubnikov sentenced to already served term of imprisonment in US. tass.com Earlier, Dubnikov pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering…
(2023-04-12). Over 20% of Russian companies to substitute Western software before its shutdown. tass.com 44.7% of polled companies do not plan to substitute software in the near future…
(2023-04-12). Movie shot in space, holiday dinner on ISS: world celebrates Cosmonautics Day. tass.com Memorial events will begin in Moscow with the traditional laying of flowers at Gagarin's grave near the Kremlin wall…
(2023-04-12). Federal executive authorities study Moon program draft — Roscosmos chief. tass.com According to the Roscosmos CEO, the key guidelines for the domestic crewed flights program are research into Russia's future orbital outpost…
(2023-04-12). Oryol air trials to be associated with Russian Orbital Station's deployment — Roscosmos. tass.com "Roscosmos is developing a federal project on the creation of a space complex ROS," Yury Borisov said…
(2023-04-12). Top senator Matviyenko says Russia favors deepening space cooperation with all countries. tass.com According to Matviyyenko "space remains one of few platforms where Russia's cooperation with other countries"
(2023-04-12). Top senator suggests easing access to space exploration for private companies. tass.com Valentina Matviyenko urged to adopt the experience of the West as well "if it demonstrates its efficiency and permits achieving new results"
(2023-04-12). G7 foreign ministers to accuse Russia of using misinformation in their joint statement. tass.com The parties will again call on third countries to give up Russia's arms supplies as well…
(2023-04-12). Exploring Italian Social Cooperatives. popularresistance.org Last 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…
(2023-04-12). World Bank, Brics Bank; New Leaders And Different Outlooks. popularresistance.org In 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…
(2023-04-11). China disagrees with the "black and white" coloring of the world order. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-11). Ukropol-Zelenskyy: The Sky is Falling—"Polish Version of Chicken Little!" journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-11). We are Closening to a Move Through the Cycle — But First Will Come Disorder. strategic-culture.org Is 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…
(2023-04-11). Is Mexico's Cemex concealing its role in Israel's war crimes? electronicintifada.net Construction materials giant still manages two Israeli plants on occupied Palestinian land.
(2023-04-11). Israeli Attacks on Syria in the Past Year: Timeline. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Labor's safeguard mechanism: not enough for a safe climate. greenleft.org.au The negotiated amendments won by the Greens improved Labor's initial terrible climate "safeguard mechanism", but are not enough to make it worthy of support, argues Alex Bainbridge.
(2023-04-11). Dr. Hassan Diab: When Will 15 Years of Injustice End? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Leaked Documents Expose US-NATO Ukraine War Plans. orinocotribune.com 
(2023-04-11). GOP Embraces a New Foreign Policy: Bomb Mexico to Stop Fentanyl. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Saturday 4/29: Honduras Today. indybay.org 1339 Leila Ct. (near 17th Ave. and Capitola) Santa Cruz 95062…
(2023-04-11). A Lockdown Reckoning for the Bay Area Goes Astray. americanthinker.com The "experts" had been pandemic planning for so long that they couldn't conceive of a world where their assumptions were wrong.
(2023-04-11). Sexual Equality Has Created a Great Divide Between Men and Women. americanthinker.com As women bend their sexual expectations to the terms of men, problems have emerged, based on their failing to be true to themselves.
(2023-04-11). Team Biden's Pathetic Rewrite of History. americanthinker.com Taking 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.
(2023-04-11). The New Israel of Capsized Morality. americanthinker.com Onslaught of Islamist terror in the Jewish homeland exhibits a disturbing inversion.
(2023-04-11). A new tentacle in the Biden administration's bid to control the news. americanthinker.com Controlling the news, stamping out conservative outlets — and a side of cronyism.
(2023-04-11). An FBI informant inside the Catholic Church, to keep tabs on all those Latin Mass aficionados? americanthinker.com Seems this operation was a lot bigger than just an errant policy paper from a local field office.
(2023-04-11). Anybody notice what's going on in Taiwan? americanthinker.com China is circling the island and Joe Biden, his pals, his increasingly sparse allies, and his media claque don't seem to notice.
(2023-04-11). Biden's White House was up to its neck in the Mar-a-Lago raid. americanthinker.com New information shows that it was coordinating with the FBI to make the raid happen.
(2023-04-11). Democrats are using police to protect their power-grabs. americanthinker.com Democrats don't like the police, but they are more than willing to use them to enforce their abuses of power and overstepping of authority.
(2023-04-11). James O'Keefe's investigation reveals numerous suspicious donations to the Democrats. americanthinker.com Thousands of oddly generous donations made by impecunious senior citizens and unemployed individuals to various Democrat groups.
(2023-04-11). Kamala Harris's full-throated defense of the J6 crowd (just kidding). americanthinker.com In fact, Harris was excited about people who came to demand the end of the Second Amendment and to celebrate so-called transgenderism.
(2023-04-11). Opportunity in the face of tyranny. americanthinker.com We're living in a new America. Time to adapt.
(2023-04-11). Reparations: The grift that keeps on giving. americanthinker.com We've had reparations in effect for much longer than you might think.
(2023-04-11). Revising Shakespeare: First, kill all the Marketing VPs. americanthinker.com It's been a tough year for the marketing profession.
(2023-04-11). Study claims melting ice could cause sea levels to rise more rapidly than originally expected. americanthinker.com Call me a skeptic, but this doesn't sound to me like 'settled science.'
(2023-04-11). The roar of a first term, but brashly wealthy, House Democrat. americanthinker.com What good can be accomplished when a freshman member of the House of Representatives claims the power to tell a House committee chairman where he may hold hearings, and where he is barred from holding hearings?>
(2023-04-11). The world's newest dictatorship. americanthinker.com Trump was arrested for a non-crime only because he's running against Biden.
(2023-04-11). Trump Manhattan indictment defects. americanthinker.com These indictments are fatally defective for three separate reasons, any one of which should get the indictments dismissed before trial.
(2023-04-11). Whole Foods shuts down its flagship store in San Francisco after just one year over city's failure to control crime. americanthinker.com They aren't controlling their crime in that city, and the grocery retailer can't take it anymore. Hellooo, food desert.
(2023-04-11). Leaked Pentagon Documents Reveal Global Reach of US Espionage. truthout.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… |
(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, …
(2023-04-11). The Yemeni "Peace Process" is a Sham Though You Wouldn't Know That From Watching U.S. News or Reading Foreign Affairs. covertactionmagazine.com Media and intellectual elites continue to add spin to dignify a criminal war of aggression that has resulted in unconscionable suffering among the Yemeni people. In April 2022, a temporary truce was signed between the warring parties in Yemen, which ended in October, though fragments of it are still operational.[1] The truce in no way …
(2023-04-11). The Paid Pundits Defending Clarence Thomas And His Billionaire Benefactor. levernews.com 
(2023-04-11). Gunning for Conflict: Israel-Azerbaijan Collaboration Against Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Assange completes four years in UK jail, struggle against US extradition continues. peoplesdispatch.org The Wikileaks founder has spent four years in a high-security prison without a conviction or a charge, fighting a prolonged extradition process. Meanwhile, his supporters have shown no signs of easing the struggle for his release…
(2023-04-11). VCU Medical College Report Reveals Institution's Slavemaking And Profiteering Past: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com A 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 …
(2023-04-11). Report: Biden Is Recruiting Influencers And Social Media Soldiers To Pump Agenda. moguldom.com While 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 …
(2023-04-11). Lies, Spies, And More Lies: 7 Things To Know About Leaked Top Secret Docs From US Intelligence. moguldom.com In 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 …
(2023-04-11). BREAKING: Wagner Turned Over Control Of Flanks In Bakhmut To Russian Defence Ministry. southfront.org
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-11). In Video: Fighting In Forests Near Kremennaya In Donbass. southfront.org
(2023-04-11). In Video: Ukrainian Kamikaze UAV Struck Russian Tank. southfront.org
(2023-04-11). Kiev To Run Out Of Its Anti-Air Missiles. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image: S-300 air defense systems in UkraineAccording to recent leak, Kiev's regime will lose its anti-air capability by May. | Written by Apparently, it is increasingly difficult to hide the catastrophic situation of the Kiev's war arsenal. According to a major Western media outlet, the neo-Nazi regime will run out of most of its anti-air missiles by the next month.
(2023-04-11). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(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…
(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: : |
(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…
(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…
(2023-04-11). U.S.: Shortest Life-Expectancy & Highest Healthcare Costs. Why? southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Click to see full-size image | Here's another way to view it: | Click to see full-size image | Here's an…
(2023-04-11). Donbass Awaiting For Victories. southfront.org 
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(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…
(2023-04-11). Marches Throughout Venezuela to Commemorate Failed 2002 Coup. orinocotribune.com This 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…
(2023-04-11). Disaster in Aston: Peter Dutton's fossilised politics. greenleft.org.au Peter Dutton's party increasingly cradles the prehistoric, argues Binoy Kampmark.
(2023-04-11). Hello "Project Icebreaker", Goodbye Financial Freedom. The Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Global News Dispatches: 4 Stories. independentmediainstitute.org Headlines 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 …
(2023-04-11). Trump's idling plane got more TV coverage than Biden cutting healthcare for 15 million. mronline.org 
Last spring, the Biden administration and a Democratic House approved a policy that would kick 15 million people off of Medicaid.
(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 …
(2023-04-11). 1 of 2 Black Lawmakers Expelled by Tennessee Republicans Reappointed to Position. truthout.org One 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… |
(2023-04-11). Trump Appeal of Pence DOJ Testimony Ruling Will Likely Fail, Experts Say. truthout.org Lawyers 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… |
(2023-04-11). Environmental groups sue to block 'unconstitutional' new law allowing fracking in Ohio state parks. nationofchange.org "This is a clear example of the Ohio legislature ignoring constitutional requirements that are in place to ensure Ohio citizens can participate in the legislative process."
(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 …
(2023-04-11). Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards for CA journalists as part of greenwashing campaign. indybay.org
(2023-04-11). Investor Del Johnson: The Recklessness Of Silicon Valley VCs Causes Systemic Risks. moguldom.com Venture 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 …
(2023-04-11). Bitcoin Moves Back Above $30,000 After Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank And Banking Crisis. moguldom.com The 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 …
(2023-04-11). Leak Shows Ukrainian SBU Agents Attacked Russian Surveillance Plane in Belarus. news.antiwar.com Members 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 …
(2023-04-11). House Democrats Urge Biden to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange. news.antiwar.com A 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 …
(2023-04-11). Leak Suggests Zelensky Would Use Long-Range US Weapons to Hit Russian Territory. news.antiwar.com
(2023-04-11). Progress in Saudi-Houthi Yemen Peace Talks in Sanaa. news.antiwar.com Progress 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 …
(2023-04-11). Saudi Arabia Hosting Meeting on Bringing Syria Back Into Arab League. news.antiwar.com Saudi 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. …
(2023-04-11). US, Philippines Launch Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills. news.antiwar.com The 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 …
(2023-04-11). White House Says Don't Report on Pentagon Leaks. news.antiwar.com The 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 …
(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…
(2023-04-11). Calculated Misrepresentations: The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). The Wages of Fear. "The Lethal Powers of the Inimitable Covid Pathogen" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). How Long Have You Been Consuming Gene Therapied Pork? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Fatal Seizures in Young People: COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Spike Protein in the Brain Causes Inflammation That Can Lead to Potentially Fatal Seizures. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Spike Protein Accumulates in the Brain and Causes Infarcts, Bleeds, Inflammation — Pfizer & Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Cause Severe Neurological Injuries. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). China's largest trough solar thermal power plant achieves record output. ecns.cn China's largest trough solar thermal power plant, located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, generated 330 million kilowatt-hours of electricity in the 12-month period ending on March 31 this year.
(2023-04-11). Italy eyes more trade cooperation as guest country of honor at 3rd CICPE. ecns.cn Italy on Tuesday unveiled a dazzling pavilion at the ongoing third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), eyeing more China-Italy trade cooperation.
(2023-04-11). China maintains blue alert for sandstorms. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Tuesday morning continued to issue a blue alert for sandstorms in multiple regions in the next 24 hours.
(2023-04-11). China, Japan hold high-level consultations on maritime affairs. ecns.cn China and Japan held the 15th round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs in Tokyo on Monday, exchanging views on maritime affairs in an all-round and in-depth way.
(2023-04-11). China, India 'two exceptions' to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief. ecns.cn China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said.
(2023-04-11). 44 countries interested in IMF's program for tackling climate change: IMF chief. ecns.cn Forty-four countries have expressed interest in joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s 40 billion-U.S.-dollar Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST), said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday.
(2023-04-11). Xi inspects south China's Guangdong Province. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday inspected south China's Guangdong Province.
(2023-04-11). U.S. Louisville shooting kills 6, including shooter. ecns.cn A shooting in downtown Louisville in the U.S. state of Kentucky left six people dead, including the shooter, and nine others injured Monday morning.
(2023-04-11). Chinese FM to attend fourth foreign ministers' meeting among neighboring countries of Afghanistan, visit Uzbekistan. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang will attend the fourth foreign ministers' meeting among the neighboring countries of Afghanistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and visit Uzbekistan from April 12 to 13.
(2023-04-11). China's AI system advances global medium-range weather forecasts. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) weather forecast system, pushing global medium-range weather forecasts beyond 10 days.
(2023-04-11). Mongolian grassland fires on China-Mongolia border put out by Chinese firefighters. ecns.cn Grassland fires from Mongolia which threatened to spread across the border to China were put out successfully by Chinese firefighters on Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). Tarim Oilfield produces 470 mln metric tons of oil and gas equivalent over 34 years. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-11). CCIA releases review sorting out U.S. global cyberattacks. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-11). Mother's mean age at first birth to keep rising: NHC. ecns.cn
(2023-04-11). Guangzhou Baiyun Airport sees growing passenger volume as Canton Fair comes. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-11). Brazilian President Lula to visit China. ecns.cn As 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.
(2023-04-11). Brazilian president to visit China. ecns.cn As 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.
(2023-04-11). E.China's Zibo goes viral for barbeque with special trains taking visitors to explore scenery and food. ecns.cn "The high-speed railway trains are packed with visiting tourists and the air smells of cumin." This is how netizens described Zibo, a city in East China's Shandong Province over the past month.
(2023-04-11). NASA's IXPE captures Crab Nebula. ecns.cn Photo released on April 10, 2023 shows detailed look of the Crab Nebula captured by Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE).
(2023-04-11). 3rd China Int'l Consumer Products Expo kicks off in Haikou. ecns.cn The 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo kicked off Monday in Haikou.
(2023-04-11). 'Ice shove' spectacle appears in Sayram Lake. ecns.cn Layers 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.
(2023-04-11). Sandstorm hits northern China. ecns.cn China issued a blue alert for sandstorms in parts of the northern, eastern and central regions from Monday to Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). Media center for 3rd China Int'l Consumer Products Expo opens. ecns.cn The media center of the 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo opened to provide services for journalists on Monday.
(2023-04-11). Test stand for high-thrust liquid rocket engines debugged. ecns.cn The 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.
(2023-04-11). China-Laos Railway set to open cross-border passenger services. ecns.cn Passengers 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…
(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 …
(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?>
(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.
(2023-04-11). The "Powell Memo" and the Supreme Court: A counteroffensive against the many. mronline.org 
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.
(2023-04-11). Anti-Protest Laws Are Not About Safety, They Are About Silencing Dissent. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-11). Leaked Document Appears To Show NATO Special Operations Forces Are in Ukraine. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-11). Learning From MLK, the Inconvenient Hero. scheerpost.com 
(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 …
(2023-04-11). The Army Increasingly Allows Soldiers Charged With Violent Crimes to Leave the Military Rather Than Face Trial. scheerpost.com 
A federal watchdog called for ending the practice nearly 50 years ago, but the military pushed back. Now, soldiers leave the Army with a negative discharge, avoiding possible federal conviction and with little record of the allegations against them.
(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 …
(2023-04-11). The New Battle for the Compact States. fpif.org The 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
(2023-04-11). GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST SPYWARE. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-11). University of Washington students stand up to anti-choice Turning Point USA. fightbacknews.org Seattle, 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…
(2023-04-11). New York City: Progressive forces demand 'No to U.S. warmongering! Hands off the Philippines!'. fightbacknews.org New 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…
(2023-04-11). Student debt forgiveness is a win-win for our country. nationofchange.org The majority of us support debt relief, but lobbyist-backed lawsuits are holding back Americans from achieving a better life.
(2023-04-11). Let's Confront Ideas of "Normality" —— They Are Rooted in Racism and Ableism. truthout.org What 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/ |
(2023-04-11). Selected Articles: The COVID Plandemic: Fear Is the Name of the Game — The Legal Approach. globalresearch.ca 
By We know now, of course that up until the start of the "vaccination" campaign there were no excess deaths …
(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…
(2023-04-11). Why we're laying siege to an Israeli weapons plant. electronicintifada.net Palestine Action is determined to kick Elbit Systems out of Britain.
(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 …
(2023-04-11). The Fishing Revolution and the Origins of Capitalism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Russia — South Africa Bilateral Trade Up 16.4% in 2022. infobrics.org South African consumables are replacing European products…
(2023-04-11). De-Dollarization: Brazil, India, China Move Away from Currency. infobrics.org Increasingly, 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…
(2023-04-11). More to –°ome from –°loser China-Brazil Ties. infobrics.org Relations 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…
(2023-04-11). James Rubin, US diplomat during NATO offensive on Yugoslavia, is back in the Balkans. infobrics.org The Old Guard are returning to secure Kosovo's independence after failing to achieve this.
(2023-04-11). US once again turning sword to Latin America as its global power wanes. infobrics.org With 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".
(2023-04-11). Netherlands: Farmers' Revolt. libya360.wordpress.com Ewald 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…
(2023-04-11). Subimperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma. libya360.wordpress.com Justin 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,…
(2023-04-11). US Once Again Turning its Sword to Latin America as its Global Power Wanes. libya360.wordpress.com Drago 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….
(2023-04-11). This Is America #185: Bash Back Returns; Why Elites Like Trump Don't Go to Jail. itsgoingdown.org Welcome, 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…
(2023-04-11). Biden White House Rejects Progressive Demands to Ignore Abortion Pill Ruling. truthout.org The 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… |
(2023-04-11). Oxfam Slams Rich Nations for Artificially Inflating Their Global Climate Funding. truthout.org With 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… |
(2023-04-11). Expelled Tennessee Democrat says GOP is threatening to cut local funding if he's reinstated. nationofchange.org "This is what folks really have to realize," said former state Rep. Justin Pearson. "The power structure in the state of Tennessee is always wielding against the minority party and people."
(2023-04-11). Patient Information: Glioblastoma. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes glioblastoma, a malignant type of brain tumor, and its symptoms,…
(2023-04-11). A Man With Diabetes and Spontaneous Blistering. jamanetwork.com A 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?
(2023-04-11). Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes. jamanetwork.com This Review summarizes the condition of prediabetes, clinically determined as a stage between normal glucose regulation and diabetes, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
(2023-04-11). "it was": Saying More With Less. jamanetwork.com Poetry has many techniques to convey meaning wordlessly. The poem "it was" demonstrates some of the most effective.
(2023-04-11). Effect of ACE Inhibitor and ARB Initiation on Organ Support—Free Days in Patients With COVID-19. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial examines the effect of initiation of a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor (ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker) on the composite outcome of hospital survival and organ support through 21 days in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
(2023-04-11). Renin-Angiotensin System Modulation in Adults With COVID-19. jamanetwork.com These 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.
(2023-04-11). Operative Hysteroscopy vs Vacuum Aspiration for Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial among patients with incomplete spontaneous abortion but intending future conception compares rates of subsequent pregnancy at 2-year follow-up after receiving vacuum aspiration vs hysteroscopy.
(2023-04-11). Heterogeneity in Blood Pressure Response to 4 Antihypertensive Drugs. jamanetwork.com This 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.
(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids—Reply. jamanetwork.com In 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.
(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease—Reply. jamanetwork.com In 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…
(2023-04-11). Over-the-counter Hearing Aids. jamanetwork.com To 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.
(2023-04-11). Sublingual Buprenorphine-Naloxone Exposure and Dental Disease. jamanetwork.com To 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.
(2023-04-11). Reconciliation Payments in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Program and Reductions in Clinical Spending Needed for CMS to Avoid Financial Losses. jamanetwork.com This study examines the magnitude of reconciliation payments and clinical spending reductions necessary for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to break even in the first 4 performance periods of the BPCI-A (Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced) program.
(2023-04-11). Changes in In-Person, Audio-Only, and Video Visits in California's Federally Qualified Health Centers, 2019-2022. jamanetwork.com This study assesses telehealth visit trends among California federally qualified health centers from 2019 to 2022.
(2023-04-11). Prediabetes Diagnosis and Management. jamanetwork.com The 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…
(2023-04-11). Lack of Benefit of Renin-angiotensin System Inhibitors in COVID-19. jamanetwork.com There 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…
(2023-04-11). Is Personalized Antihypertensive Drug Selection Feasible? jamanetwork.com Almost 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…
(2023-04-11). Percentage Error in Table. jamanetwork.com In 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…
(2023-04-11). Errors in Secondary Outcomes. jamanetwork.com In 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…
(2023-04-11). The French Left and the ongoing workers revolt. mronline.org 
As workers prepare for a long drawn struggle, John Mullen argues now is the time to call for a general strike.
(2023-04-11). Why the Media Don't Want to Know the Truth About the Nord Stream Blasts. mintpressnews.com First, journalists lapped up Russian culpability. Then, interest wilted. Now they peddle a preposterous James Bond-style story. Anything to ignore the US's role.
(2023-04-11). Venezuela Deepens Trade, Technological Ties with Allies Russia and China. venezuelanalysis.com With US efforts to isolate the Maduro government having failed, Venezuela seeks to strengthen ties with longstanding allies such as Russia and China.
(2023-04-11). Thousands of Fascist Israeli Militiamen, led by Cabinet members, march in Palestinian West Bank for Illegal Squatter-Settlement, as 27 Palestinians are Wounded and 100 are Tear-gassed. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli newspaper Arab 48 reports that on Monday about 17,000 Israeli squatters marched through the Palestinian West Bank to the shuttered illegal squatter-settlement of Evyatar on Mount Sabih near the hamlet of Beita in the vicinity of Nablus, demanding its revival. Some 27 Palestinian counter-protesters suffered injuries from rubber-tipped …
(2023-04-11). øEs posible la desdolarización en América Latina? globalizacion.ca El 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…
(2023-04-11). "US Side-Channel" to China-Saudi-Iran Talks on Nuclear. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Tax Break Will Help Towns in Coal Country and Beyond Transition to Clean Energy. truthout.org Community 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… |
(2023-04-11). Protesters demand 'Earthcare, not warfare'. greenleft.org.au About 25 protesters stopped work at a bullet factory in Benalla, in Victoria, and called for the police to be disarmed. Kerry Smith reports.
(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…
(2023-04-11). Friday 4/21: CA Black Agriculture Working Group hosts Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Africa" indybay.org Fresno, California…
(2023-04-11). Displacement or Migration to Poland: Ukrainian Population Movements. Destabilization in Central Europe? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Iran and Saudi Arabia Resume Commercial Flights. orinocotribune.com The 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…
(2023-04-11). What We Know About Leaked Documents Concerning US Role in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com Since 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…
(2023-04-11). Why China's Winning and the US Is Panicking, With Gregory Mahoney. mintpressnews.com China expert Dr. Joseph Gregory Mahoney joins Lee Camp to discuss the rise of China on the world stage on the heels of the US empire's decline.
(2023-04-11). Talkspace Is a Business First and a Mental Health Resource Second, Critics Say. truthout.org Naomi 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… |
(2023-04-11). US Is "Concerned" About China's Activity Near Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(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…
(2023-04-11). Democrats Are Failing On Net Neutrality And Other Digital Rights. popularresistance.org In 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…
(2023-04-11). Knitting Nannas tell Santos to stop its Pilliga fracking plan. greenleft.org.au Knitting Nannas and Friends gathered outside Santos' Sydney office to protest, as the company held its annual general meeting in Tarndanya/Adelaide. Marie Flood reports.
(2023-04-11). The 1st Amendment, Defense Security Cooperation Agency & the Henry A. Kissinger Connection. indybay.org Attached 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…
(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 …
(2023-04-11). Israel kills two in Nablus ambush. electronicintifada.net Palestinian boy killed in refugee camp by withdrawing troops.
(2023-04-11). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the "Helsinki Spirit" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). What Union Pacific and the media aren't telling you about the Baker, CA, train derailment. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-11). Zloƒçini Protiv ƒåoveƒçnosti: Tu≈æba Srbije protiv NATO-a. Vi≈°e od 15 Tona Uranijumske Bombe Baƒçene na Jugoslaviju 1999 Godine. globalresearch.ca –°–≤–∏ —á–ª–∞–Ω—Ü–∏ –ì–ª–æ–±–∞–ª–Ω–æ–≥ –∏—Å—Ç—Ä–∞–∂–∏–≤–∞—ö–∞ –º–æ–≥—É —Å–µ —á–∏—Ç–∞—Ç–∏ –Ω–∞ 51 —ò–&micr…
(2023-04-11). "Plantation politics" to blame for Jackson, Mississippi water crisis. peoplesdispatch.org Jackson, Mississippi made international headlines last summer when from August 30 to September 5, water
(2023-04-11). Why 9,000 Rutgers University workers are on strike. peoplesdispatch.org On 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…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: What can you eat to avoid kidney stones? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March 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,…
(2023-04-11). Consumer Health: Treating spinal stenosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spinal 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…
(2023-04-11). Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Changes 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…
(2023-04-11). Science Saturday: Igniting the interest of young cancer researchers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 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…
(2023-04-11). Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. And it's estimated 20 patients die every day in the U.S. because of the lack of donor organs. Have you considered becoming a donor? If you've never considered organ donation or delayed becoming…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Menstrual cycle changes in young women. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR 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…
(2023-04-11). Cancer-free and embracing new adventures thanks to Mayo's collaborative care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 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…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Allergies or a virus? How to tell the difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I am plagued by springtime allergies. But in the last few weeks I have been experiencing congestion, runny nose and a persistent cough. How can I determine whether this is a cold, allergies or something more? When should I seek medical care? ANSWER: As the seasons shift, it can be harder to distinguish between the symptoms of the common cold, COVID-19, the flu and allergies, since all can have similar symptoms. This…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Successful conception and delivery with a heart issue. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 and have lived with a congenital heart issue since childhood. I am newly married and would like to have children, but I understand that a pregnancy might be high-risk for me. How does pregnancy affect the heart? And is there anything I can do to reduce my risk for complications if I do conceive? ANSWER: Pregnancy results in many changes that can increase the workload of the heart. During pregnancy, your…
(2023-04-11). Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Muslims 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…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to deal with 2023 spring pollen and allergies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If 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…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking barriers for patients who need kidney transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Often, patients whose body mass index, or BMI, is too high aren't able to get a kidney transplant because of the higher risks of complications before and during surgery. But an innovative program at Mayo Clinic is giving patients hope by helping to break that barrier to transplant through a weight loss program. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Vqzp1A9GYw8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please "Courtesy: …
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Using AI to predict kidney failure in patients with polycystic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kidney failure can be caused by many reasons: diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune diseases and polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to form around your kidneys. The most common form of PKD is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where it is most often diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. Dr. Fouad Chebib, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist and expert on polycystic kidney disease, says patients understand…
(2023-04-11). Athletic or personal trainer: What's the best fit for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You 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…
(2023-04-11). Ready to Run: Mayo Clinic Health System gives tips on self-care for plantar fasciitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Most runners will run into a case of plantar fasciitis occasionally, and this heel pain can range from slightly uncomfortable to utterly debilitating. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, and plantar fasciitis is caused by excessive stress, which brings on inflammation and, typically, heel pain. "Plantar fasciitis can affect anyone," says Stephanie Kvas, D.P.M., a Mayo Clinic Health System podiatrist….
(2023-04-11). Consider organ donation during Donate Life Month. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 105,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Sadly, an average of 17 people die daily waiting for a transplant, while another name is added to the waiting list every nine minutes. While 2022 set a new annual record with the number of organ transplants being performed, less than 50% of all adults are registered as organ donors, according to LifeSource. April is National…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic to ease universal face mask requirement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Beginning Monday, April 10, wearing a face mask will no longer be required for patients and staff in most patient care areas on Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System campuses. In line with Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care, Mayo Clinic will continue to require wearing a face mask in high-risk patient settings. High-risk immunocompromised patients will be notified to wear a mask while they are at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is evolving its…
(2023-04-11). Artificial intelligence creates opportunities to close health care, workplace equity gaps. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and platform models are increasingly driving everyone's day-to-day experiences, including how people receive health care. However, those experiences are not always the same for everyone. April is Minority Health Awareness Month, a national observance to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups. At Mayo Clinic, experts are looking at the ways AI and digital tools can and are shaping the future…
(2023-04-11). Mayo Clinic expert: 3 advances lead to more lifesaving organ transplants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Donate Life Month ROCHESTER, Minn. — All too often, people waiting for lifesaving organ transplants cannot get them. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of viable donated organs. Promising medical advances are opening the doors to more transplants and saving more lives, says Mauricio Villavicencio, M.D., surgical director of heart and lung transplantation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. There are 104,000 people on the waiting list in the U.S. for a…
(2023-04-11). Kale: Discover the 'secret powers' of this superfood. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Although it may seem like it, kale isn't a new vegetable. Thomas Jefferson experimented with several varieties of kale at his Monticello estate in the early 1800s. It's long been popular in northern Europe and now throughout the U.S. Before becoming a popular salad green, kale was often used in restaurants as a decorative garnish on plates. But over the past 10 years, the popularity of kale has skyrocketed. You've probably heard it referred to…
(2023-04-11). 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…
(2023-04-11). Chile Pushes Authoritarian Police Law. orinocotribune.com Chile'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…
(2023-04-11). Saudi-Yemen Peace Talks Underway in Sanaa. orinocotribune.com The 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…
(2023-04-11). Welche Ukraine unterstàºtzen wir? globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren. | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, Klicken Sie …
(2023-04-11). Julian Assange, WikiLeaks & war crimes | Peter Mertens meets Stella Assange. peoplesdispatch.org Peter Mertens of the Workers' Party of Belgium spoke to Stella Assange ahead of the four year anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Julian Assange…
(2023-04-11). On anniversary of Easter Rising, calls for Irish unity are strengthened. peoplesdispatch.org 
During Easter week in April 1916, Irish militant republican forces started an uprising against the British colonialists in Dublin, marking a new era in the Irish freedom struggle against British imperialism…
(2023-04-11). Pakistan to launch all-out counterterrorism operation amid severe political and economic crisis. peoplesdispatch.org 
Two bomb explosions hit the city of Quetta just days after Pakistan's top National Security Committee (NSC) agreed to launch an all-out comprehensive counter-terrorism operation against armed groups.
(2023-04-11). Thousands of illegal Israeli settlers storm Palestinian land demanding settlement construction. peoplesdispatch.org 
The mob was led by key ministers of the Benjamin Netanyahu government, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotric, and was joined by at least 20 parliamentarians. They wanted the Israeli government to reopen and "legalize" the settlement outpost Evyatar…
(2023-04-11). UN relief workers go on strike in Gaza over pay and working conditions. peoplesdispatch.org Workers of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) have been staging regular protests, including strike action, over the last year demanding including better wages, permanent contracts, and additional recruitment…
(2023-04-11). Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Weaponization of Money? WHO's Health Tyranny: Towards a Totalitarian World Government? No Way! globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). RT-PCR Test to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Reveals 10 Major Scientific Flaws at the Molecular and Methodological Level: Consequences for False Positive Results. globalresearch.ca First published on December 16, 2020 | Abstract | In the publication entitled "Detection of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by real-time RT-PCR" (Eurosurveillance 25(8) 2020) the authors present a diagnostic workflow and RT-qPCR protocol for detection and diagnostics of 2019-nCoV (now known …
(2023-04-11). Saturday 4/15: Sacramento: Rage Revival – More than Mifepristone March & Rally for Abortion Rights & More. indybay.org MEET AT: | Cathedral Square, 1017 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 | THEN MARCH TO: | Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse | 501 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2023-04-11). México 2023: Convocatoria El Sur Resiste. indybay.org Continuar construyendo y tejiendo redes de rebeldía, resistencia y autonomía | °EL SUR RESISTE 2023!
(2023-04-11). The Covid Plandemic: Fear Is the Name of the Game — The Legal Approach. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Peace Is Breaking Out in the Middle East… And Washington Is Not Happy! globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Corrupt Racist Newsom Pandering To Blacks In South When He Attacked Blacks In SF TWU 250a. indybay.org Corrupt racist Gavin Newsom attacked Black workers while he was mayor of San Francisco and supports gentrification pushing Blacks out of San Francisco. Now he is campaigning in the South as a defender of the Black people.
(2023-04-11). Australian troops join largest-ever U.S.-Philippines war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense 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 …
(2023-04-11). NATO does Deep Dive on gender perspective and counterterrorism. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOApril 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 …
(2023-04-11). NATO transfers Romanian warplanes from Black to Baltic Sea to confront Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied 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). Saakashvili party applauds Phase 1 of Georgian coup, demands extermination of ruling party. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil 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 …
(2023-04-11). Ukrainian *warfighters* complete artillery training in Britain. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense 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. …
(2023-04-11). Undisclosed amount of U.S. F-22 Raptor fighters arrive in Poland to "protect NATO's eastern flank" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 11, 2023 US F-22 Raptor fighter jets arrive in Poland to help secure skies: defence minister An unspecified number of US F-22 Raptor fighter jets have arrived in Poland to help secure the skies over NATO's eastern flank, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak confirmed on Tuesday. The Polish defence ministry said in a …
(2023-04-11). 72% Of UN Security Council Backed Call To Investigate Nord Stream Bombing. popularresistance.org On 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…
(2023-04-11). Five Things to Know About NSA Mass Surveillance and the Coming Fight in Congress. aclu.org 
One of the most sweeping surveillance statutes ever enacted by Congress is set to expire at the end of this year — creating an important opportunity to rein in America's sprawling surveillance state. |
(2023-04-11). D.O.J. charge DeSantis Petition – civil rights crimes in violation of 18 U.S.C. ß ß 241,242. indybay.org DeSantis' cover-up of G.O.P. prosecutor's forgery of a Court order while concurrently removing a twice elected progressive prosecutor from office for LGBTQ and abortion policies.
(2023-04-11). El barco fantasma Nord Stream. globalizacion.ca La 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…
(2023-04-11). 3 States Are Stockpiling Abortion Pills After Far Right Court Ruling. truthout.org Democratic 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… |
(2023-04-11). Child Gun Deaths Rose 50 Percent in Just 2 Years, Research Finds. truthout.org Horrifying 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… |
(2023-04-11). Senate Democrats Will Hold Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Amid Thomas Scandal. truthout.org Democrats 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… |
(2023-04-11). Beef, Brexit and Bombs: Biden's Northern Ireland Trip Stirs up the Shenanigans. sputnikglobe.com Joe 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.
(2023-04-11). Biden Signs Bill Ending US COVID-19 National Emergency – White House. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden signed legislation ending the national emergency in the United States associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said in a statement.
(2023-04-11). Biden Visits Belfast, Dublin to Commemorate Good Friday Pact & Aims to 'Keep the Peace'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (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.
(2023-04-11). Bus Crash in Peru Leaves 10 People Dead, 15 Injured, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com MEXICO 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.
(2023-04-11). Deploying Russian Nuclear Weapons to Belarus Furthers Moscow-Minsk Relations: Ministry. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White – The agreement to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus will give a new significance to relations between Minsk and Moscow, the Belarussian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Ambrazevich told Sputnik.
(2023-04-11). FBI Warns Of 'Juice Jacking' Dangers Linked to Public USB Charging Stations. sputnikglobe.com Previously, the US Federal Communications Commission had warned about a devious malware loading scheme involving compromised USB cables that were being used in a new cyber-theft tactic by hackers.
(2023-04-11). First in Four Years, Oil Tanker Offloads Russian Crude in Ghana, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-11). France Should Stay Out of Taiwan Tensions Despite Alliance With US: Economy Minister. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire on Tuesday supported President Emmanuel Macron in his stance that France should not come into conflict with China over Taiwan solely due to its alliance with the United States.
(2023-04-11). France to Reportedly Open Antitrust Probe Into Apple Following Similar German Ruling. sputnikglobe.com Apple's decision to let iPhone users opt out of efforts to track their online activity has sparked anger among advertisers and competing tech firms alike.
(2023-04-11). Google Fined $32Mln by S. Korea Over Unfair Business Practices in Game App Market, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea's antitrust regulator has imposed a fine of 42.1 billion won ($32 million) on Google, Google Korea and Google Asia for unfair business practices to strengthen its dominant position in Korea's mobile game application market, media reported on Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). How Many Nukes Does Russia Have in 2023, and What Kinds are There? sputnikglobe.com Fears 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.
(2023-04-11). Kim Jong-un Urges Strengthening North Korea's War Deterrence: State Media. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (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.
(2023-04-11). 'Mostly Harmless': Californians Mystified as Alien Creatures Appear Along US Coast. sputnikglobe.com Strange, deep-blue tinted creatures have made landfall across California. But don't panic — humans face little potential danger from the polyps.
(2023-04-11). Oh, Crab! Latvia, Norway Lock Claws Over Old Fisheries Agreement. sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-11). Over 150 Pubs Closed in England, Wales in 2023 Due to High Energy Prices, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – More than 150 pubs have shut down since the beginning of 2023 in England and Wales due to soaring energy expenses, media reported on Tuesday, citing a survey by the commercial property firm Altus Group.
(2023-04-11). Race for 'Exporter of the Year' Kicks Off in Russia. sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-11). Ruble's Share in Russian Export Payments Reaches Dollar Level, Topping 30%. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The share of the ruble in payments for export deliveries at the end of 2022 exceeded 30%, equaling the share of the US dollar and significantly exceeding the share of the euro, the Central Bank of Russia said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). Shandong Aircraft Carrier Group Hosts J-15 Fighter Sorties on Final Day of PLA Drills Near Taiwan. sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-11). Smart, Swift, Secure: What is Russia's Digital Ruble? sputnikglobe.com In 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.
(2023-04-11). South Africa Remembers Comrade Hani, Marking 30 Years Since His Murder. sputnikglobe.com Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Chris Hani — one of the most prominent South Africa's anti-apartheid leaders, who was assassinated on April 10, 1993. Sputnik recalls the life and struggle of the freedom fighter.
(2023-04-11). South Korea 'Strongly Protests' Japan's Renewed Claim to Disputed Dokdo Islands. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk said on Tuesday that Seoul "strongly protests" Tokyo's renewed territorial claim to disputed Dokdo Islands, also known as Takeshima Islands in Japan, in its latest Diplomatic Bluebook.
(2023-04-11). Trade & Geopolitics: What to Expect From Lula's China Tour. sputnikglobe.com President 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.
(2023-04-11). IMF Chief: Ukraine Conflict Takes Attention Away From 'Other Things That Matter More'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The continuing conflict in Ukraine is taking away attention from the other issues that "matter more," International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). Ukrainian Ex-President's Wife Owns Giant Champagne Factory in Embattled Artemovsk, DPR Chief Reveals. sputnikglobe.com President 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.
(2023-04-11). US Creating Biological Weapon Components Near Russia's Borders: Russian Defense Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is creating components of biological weapons in the immediate vicinity of Russia's borders, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Tuesday.
(2023-04-11). US Distorted Portrayal of Ukraine Conflict Likely Inspired Pentagon Leak, Ex-Official Says. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (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.
(2023-04-11). Western Weapons Sent to Ukraine Popping Up in Europe, Africa, Russia's UNSC Envoy Says. sputnikglobe.com As NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated on April 3, NATO members have provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than 65 billion euros. The United States, Britain, and Poland are the leading suppliers of weaponry to Ukraine among the NATO states.
(2023-04-11). What's Known So Far About the Louisville Bank Shooting? sputnikglobe.com The 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.
(2023-04-11). Chapeando: La nómina incompleta (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Institutos, 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.
(2023-04-11). Enro: "A través de la fotografía descubrí lo que antes era invisible para mí" cubadebate.cu Cuando 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.
(2023-04-11). øHasta qué punto es peligrosa la "amistad" entre Putin y Xi Jinping? cubadebate.cu Durante 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?
(2023-04-11). Aerolínea estadounidense Delta reanuda vuelos entre Miami y La Habana. cubadebate.cu La 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.
(2023-04-11). Cuba y Suiza, por el fortalecimiento de sus vínculos. cubadebate.cu El 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.
(2023-04-11). La NBA bate récords de asistencia en la temporada regular. cubadebate.cu La 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.
(2023-04-11). Las 3 del día: øQué fue noticia este 10 de abril? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Este 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.
(2023-04-11). Champions League: Manchester City golea 3-0 al Bayern en ida de cuartos. cubadebate.cu Los 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).
(2023-04-11). Estabilizar el sistema eléctrico y aumentar las exportaciones, metas del Ministerio de Energía y Minas para este 2023. cubadebate.cu Lograr la estabilidad en el sistema eléctrico nacional, así como aumentar las exportaciones, son algunas de las prioridades planteadas por el Ministerio de Energía y Minas para el presente año. Lo anterior trascendió durante el balance anual del sector, el cual estuvo presidido por el primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2023-04-11). Frederich Cepeda asciende a liderazgo de tubeyes en series nacionales. cubadebate.cu El 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.
(2023-04-11). Vegueros y Cocodrilos se imponen en dobles juegos y toman el mando de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Par 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.
(2023-04-11). Contra Cuba… °ni en la pelota! cubadebate.cu Existe 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.
(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…
(2023-04-11). Headlines for April 11, 2023. democracynow.org Gunman 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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(2023-04-11). Samidoun statement on smear campaign in Germany. samidoun.net 
(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,...…
(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…
(2023-04-11). 50 years after Chile's coup, the first year of Popular Unity. peoplesdispatch.org A conversation with Miguel Lawner, who remembers life as a former political prisoner of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship while projecting his hope that Salvador Allende's government could improve the lives of Chileans onto the current progressive government…
(2023-04-11). Kiev uses pressure on Zaporozhye NPP personnel — expert. tass.com As Renat Karchaa pointed out, this is one of the tactics used by the Ukrainian military to put pressure on the station's staff…
(2023-04-11). Russian forces stop Ukrainian firing group from advancing toward Russia's positions. tass.com According to Alexander Gordeyev, a Russian Penitsillin artillery reconnaissance system uncovered a Ukrainian Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer that was later destroyed by a Giatsint-B field gun crew…
(2023-04-11). All administrative buildings in Artyomovsk controlled by Russian forces — DPR head. tass.com Earlier, Wagner PMC founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said that Russian forces controlled more than 80% of Artyomovsk…
(2023-04-11). Positions of Russian troops improved in Ugledar, Maryinka directions — DPR head. tass.com According to Denis Pushilin, minor improvements in the positions of Russian forces are reported in the Ugledar direction and serious improvements – in the Avdeyevka direction…
(2023-04-11). Sistema is planning to sell Luxembourg-based East-West United Bank. tass.com The transaction price will be determined based on the results of an independent assessment…
(2023-04-11). Bitcoin surpasses $30,000 first time since June 10, 2022. tass.com As of 05: 11 Moscow time, the figure accelerated its growth and reached $30.347…
(2023-04-11). Dollar rises to 81.68 rubles. tass.com Euro falls to 88.84 rubles…
(2023-04-11). G7 finance ministers, central bank heads to meet in Washington on April 12. tass.com Suzuki 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…
(2023-04-11). Some 4,500 civilians die in DPR in shelling by Ukrainian troops since escalation outbreak. tass.com Over this period, a total of 10,359 houses and 2,528 civilian infrastructure facilities…
(2023-04-11). Shiveluch volcano erupts in Russia's Far East. tass.com The volcano now has the highest "red" hazard designation for aviation…
(2023-04-11). Louisville shooter identified as 23-year-old bank worker – police. tass.com The shooter was neutralized and died at the scene three minutes after the call was received…
(2023-04-11). Ukrainian Armed Forces shell Donetsk People's Republic 15 times in 24 hours. tass.com Three civilians were injured…
(2023-04-11). Lavrov will discuss relations, global agenda with new Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan. tass.com Kazakhstan's new Minister of Foreign Affairs pays his first foreign visit to Russia…
(2023-04-11). Russian ambassador calls Canada's new sanctions 'token gesture'. tass.com At 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…
(2023-04-11). West reduces UNSC meeting chaired by Russia to demagoguery — MFA. tass.com The discussion at the meeting, according to the spokeswoman, was dedicated to countries' compliance with their commitments under the main international instruments in the field of arms control…
(2023-04-11). Ukraine dismantles 28 monuments to Pushkin in one year — Culture Ministry. tass.com Furthermore, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture announced that 9,859 geographical names related with Russia will be renamed in 2022…
(2023-04-11). US considers Wall Street Journal reporter ''wrongfully detained'' in Russia. tass.com "We condemn the Kremlin's continued repression of independent voices in Russia," the statement said…
(2023-04-11). Biden to begin his Ireland visit with Belfast, meeting with UK Prime Minister. tass.com The US administration's visit to Northern Ireland is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast Agreement…
(2023-04-11). US Secretary of State to discuss Ukraine, nuclear disarmament with G7 colleagues. tass.com On April 16-18, the heads of diplomatic departments from the G7 countries will gather in the Japanese city of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture…
(2023-04-11). US rushing to quell allies' worries about leak of classified information — newspaper. tass.com It is noted that the Five Eyes intel consortium of the United States, Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand and Canada have requested a briefing from Washington but have not received a substantive response yet…
(2023-04-11). Japan concerned over Russia, China's joint military activities near its border — report. tass.com Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stressed that such drills and patrols are conducted in strict compliance with international law and do not violate foreign airspaces…
(2023-04-11). Biden call family of WSJ reporter detained in Russia on spying charges. tass.com Earlier in the day, US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said that the US administration is looking at how to have Gershkovich released…
(2023-04-11). Chicago to host Democratic National Convention in August 2024 — newspaper. tass.com US President Joe Biden has said several times that he plans to run for president again in 2024 several times, but has not yet announced his plans officially…
(2023-04-11). UK Defense Ministry says leaked Pentagon data are full of inaccuracies. tass.com Readers should be cautious about taking at face value allegations that have the potential to spread disinformation," the ministry said…
(2023-04-11). Leak of classified US documents may have come from CIA — Fox News. tass.com The 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…
(2023-04-11). Maestros bolivianos analizan propuestas del Gobierno. telesurtv.net El ministro de Educación, Edgar Pary, informó que su Cartera de Estado sostuvo dos reuniones orgánicas con el sector este lunes.
(2023-04-11). EE.UU. y Filipinas inician sus mayores ejercicios militares. telesurtv.net Los ensayos tendrán lugar hasta el 27 de abril y reunirán a casi el doble de efectivos que en 2022, con más de 17.000.
(2023-04-11). ONU denuncia muertes extrajudiciales en cárceles de El Salvador. telesurtv.net Estarían relacionadas con las medidas adoptadas por el presidente Nayib Bukele en el marco del contexto del régimen de excepción, en vigor hace más de un año.
(2023-04-11). Suman más de 2.500 candidatos para parlamento en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Las elecciones al Congreso coincidirán con los comicios presidenciales en los cuales se buscará el sucesor de Alejandro Giammattei.
(2023-04-11). Canciller de Cuba sostiene encuentro con su homólogo de Suiza. telesurtv.net En la reunión se trató sobre los vínculos entre ambos países y se realizó un intercambio con respecto a temas de interés en el ámbito regional e internacional.
(2023-04-11). Aumentan a seis los muertos por derrumbe de edificio en Francia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que en la madrugada de esta jornada fueron recuperados dos cuerpos y en la tarde otros dos.
(2023-04-11). Honduras registra más de 900 incendios forestales en lo que va de 2023. telesurtv.net De las 37.317 hectáreas afectadas, 32.552 pertenecen a bosques y unas 4.765 corresponden a zonas de pasto.
(2023-04-11). Concacaf presenta estadios y ciudades sede de la Copa de Oro. telesurtv.net La Concacaf anunció además que en próximas jornadas estará informando el calendario oficial de la competencia.
(2023-04-11). Decenas de colonos israelíes asaltan la mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net Por segundo día consecutivo cientos de colonos judíos irrumpieron en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa desde la Puerta de Mughrabi, bajo la estricta protección de las fuerzas israelíes,…
(2023-04-11). Fuerzas israelíes asesinan a dos palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Horas antes, las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asaltaron la ciudad de Jenin, en el norte de Cisjordania, y su campo de refugiados.
(2023-04-11). Senado de Italia evaluará medidas ante crisis migratoria. telesurtv.net Con el decreto se pretenden incrementar las repatriaciones de los migrantes hacia sus naciones de salida o procedencia.
(2023-04-11). Continúan en alerta 12 provincias dominicanas por vaguada. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias que se encuentran en alerta amarilla están María Trinidad Sánchez, Santiago, La Vega y Hato Mayor.
(2023-04-11). Estudio revela hallazgos del desarrollo del cerebro humano. telesurtv.net Según el estudio las regiones del cerebro que respaldan las funciones cognitivas, sociales y emocionales parecen permanecer maleables durante más tiempo.
(2023-04-11). Médicos británicos regresan a huelga por disputa salarial. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo británico considera inviable un considerable aumento salarial en torno al 35 por ciento, para actualizar los ingresos que es lo que solicitan los residentes.
(2023-04-11). Dictan prisión a militares por muerte de jóvenes en México. telesurtv.net El hecho acaeció cuando integrantes de un convoy militar de la Secretaria de Defensa Nacional (Sedena) accionaron sus armas contra una camioneta en la que viajaban siete jóvenes.
(2023-04-11). Justicia peruana acusa a exprimera ministra por corrupción. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público imputa a la excongresista por los delitos de negociación incompatible o aprovechamiento indebido del cargo y tráfico de influencias agravado.
(2023-04-11). Cuba convoca a sesión constitutiva de nueva legislatura. telesurtv.net La sesión del 19 de abril prevé elegir entre los diputados al presidente, vicepresidente, secretario y demás integrantes del Consejo de Estado.
(2023-04-11). Interrogarán a 80 militares por el intento golpista en Brasil. telesurtv.net Entre los militares a ser interrogados se encuentran miembros del Batallón de la Guarda Presidencial, que tienen a cargo el cuidado de Lula da Silva.
(2023-04-11). Presidente Lula parte rumbo a China para consolidar relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Lula de Silva se reunirá con el presidente Xi Jinping para dialogar sobre la guerra en Ucrania y otros temas de interés común.
(2023-04-11). Incorporan 49 pruebas al juicio político contra Guillermo Lasso. telesurtv.net Según los plazos establecidos, la Comisión de Fiscalización del Parlamento contará con 30 días para presentar un informe sobre el proceso contra Lasso.
(2023-04-11). Joe Biden firma ley que pone fin a emergencia por la pandemia. telesurtv.net La nueva ley da por concluida la emergencia de salud pública, promulgada el 13 de marzo de 2020 durante el mandato de Donald Trump y continuada por Joe Biden.
(2023-04-11). Secretario general de la ONU llega a Somalia en visita oficial. telesurtv.net La visita de António Guterres coincide con una dura sequía que ha dejado a muchas personas al borde de la hambruna.
(2023-04-11). Diputados chilenos decidirán reducción de jornada laboral. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo de la nación suramericana, Jeannette Jara, señaló que se espera un resultado positivo.
(2023-04-11). Inician huelga trabajadores griegos de autobuses y trolebuses. telesurtv.net Los sindicatos anunciaron el paro a partir de las 08H30 horas (06H30 GMT) hasta las 22H00 horas (20H00 GMT).
(2023-04-11). Volcán Shiveluch hace erupción en Kamchatka, Rusia. telesurtv.net El Instituto de Vulcanología de la Academia de Ciencias emitió la alerta roja de máximo peligro para la aviación.
(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 …
(2023-04-11). Covid and Free Speech in the High Court. ukhumanrightsblog.com Introduction 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 …
(2023-04-11). The war must be ended as soon as possible. indybay.org From 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.
(2023-04-11). Friday 4/21: Santa Cruz: Earth Day 2023 School Walkout Strike. indybay.org UCSC: 11: 00 AM, Base of Campus | MHMS: 1: 00 PM, Front Lawn | SCHS: 1: 30 PM, Front Steps | San Lorenzo Park: 3: 00-5: 00 PM…
(2023-04-11). Holy Week Vacations: 80,000 Passengers Use Maiquetía Airport. orinocotribune.com
(2023-04-11). The Russia -Ukraine War: Russia Unleashes Its TOS-1A Rocket System. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Sri Lankan trade unions launch bogus campaign against Wickremesinghe's anti-terror bill. wsws.org The union campaign is aimed at politically derailing the rising opposition to the legislation, by tying workers and the rural masses to the parliamentary opposition parties.
(2023-04-11). Profit hikes, not wages the key driver of inflation. wsws.org Analysis 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.
(2023-04-11). Court conclusively denies injunction against University of Michigan graduate student strike. wsws.org While rank-and-file graduate students have shown important courage in defying aggressive threats by the University, they face urgent political challenges—above all, from their own union leadership.
(2023-04-11). Mass shooting at Louisville, Kentucky bank leaves 6 dead, 9 injured. wsws.org The shooter has been identified as 23-year-old Connor Sturgeon, an employee at Old National Bank.
(2023-04-11). Public meeting: After the NSW Elections—How to fight AUKUS, War & Austerity! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party Australia is holding a public meeting Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. (AEST).
(2023-04-11). US court's abortion pill ruling: Another milestone in the assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The Biden administration will do nothing to oppose the right-wing rampage in the courts and state governments.
(2023-04-11). China military drills following provocative US visit by Taiwanese president. wsws.org Even though China's response to Tsai's meeting with the US House speaker was relatively muted, the US continued its provocations, both military and diplomatic.
(2023-04-11). Governor's State University faculty and staff the latest US college workers to launch strike action. wsws.org GSU staff and faculty join UPI members on strike at Chicago State University and Eastern Illinois University, where their strike has strong support in spite of attempts by the union to keep them divided.
(2023-04-11). 9,000 academic workers begin powerful joint strike at Rutgers University. wsws.org The walkout at Rutgers coincides with the ongoing strike of 1,300 graduate students at the University of Michigan and strike at three Chicago-area colleges.
(2023-04-11). SEIU claims ratification of Los Angeles school workers contract by 99 percent. wsws.org SEIU Local 99 rammed through the sellout deal over the Spring Break holiday for 30,000 Los Angeles school workers, with very limited voting options.
(2023-04-11). Liberal Party decision to oppose indigenous Voice intensifies internal divisions. wsws.org Liberal leader Peter Dutton vowed to campaign actively against the Voice plan and made that stance binding on all members of the Liberals' shadow ministry in an effort to silence internal dissent.
(2023-04-11). Four years since the arrest and imprisonment of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. wsws.org Assange has spent almost a third of his adult life in detention, for the "crime" of exposing illegal wars, diplomatic conspiracies and mass surveillance.
(2023-04-11). There Is No Peace in Sight. "Am Afraid that More Difficult Times are Coming". A Russian Viewpoint. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-11). Trans Teen Calls Out Right-Wing Reporter for Publishing Story Without Consent. truthout.org A 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… |
(2023-04-11). Over 100 More Classified Docs Appear Online: US Secrets 'From Ukraine to Middle East to China'. globalresearch.ca
(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…
(2023-04-10). Large Military Exercises End on the Korean Peninsula but "Spring Fever" Goes On. journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-10). Stand with Ukraine and Shun God. journal-neo.org 
Behind the ghastly military conflict in Ukraine a proxy war has been declared against the Russian people. And deeper still, a spiritual conflict between the Canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church and a nationalist movement of stunning iniquity. The world has witnessed over the last year a shocking military collision between Russia and Ukraine. Yet behind the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-04-10). The number of candidates vying for Turkey's elections is on the rise, and the result remains uncertain… journal-neo.org 
(2023-04-10). British Ex-Soldier Turned Journalist Charged With Spying in Afghanistan. strategic-culture.org The ex-soldier and another British national were detained by authorities on 11 January this year | The Afghan government detained three British nationals under suspicion of spying for their country; one of those accused was a former soldier stationed in Afghanistan, now supposedly working as a journalist, according to According to a source cited by the news site, the former soldier was stationed in the southern province of Helmand, a deeply contested area of Afghanistan, during the occupation. | "If they come here illegally, or…
(2023-04-10). Going to Peace With Russia. strategic-culture.org Peace is a process. It is practicing the Golden Rule. It is seeking to understand in order to establish mutual understanding. | I am writing to you from of the United States about the results of a journey I have been taking. For some years I have been surrounded by messages telling me that Russia is to be seen as my enemy, that its leaders are evil, and that we must prepare to go to war with Russia. For what it is worth I have declined to accept this messaging and have embarked on a different journey — going to peace with Russia. | What does this mean? Peace is a process. It is practicing the Golden Rule. I…
(2023-04-10). It Was a Sad Friday in Jerusalem. strategic-culture.org With its silence, the U.S. stands complicit in the crimes against the Palestinian people who are deprived of every human right. | April 7 was "Good Friday" for Western Christians, the day when they believe Jesus was hung on a cross. But it was a "Sad Friday" in Jerusalem. To the Muslims of the world, this is the third Friday of Ramadan, and this morning worshippers attempting to pray at the
(2023-04-10). The Pentagon Leaks Charade. strategic-culture.org The leaked intel might be advantageous to Russia were this not to be misdirection: and the possibility is quite real, Pepe Escobar writes. | The script reads like a spoof straight out of legendary Mad magazine 1960's cartoon "Spy vs. Spy": Secret Pentagon Documents Fall in the Hands of Malign Russia. Well, actually in the hands of millions accessing Twitter and Telegram. | So here, at face value, we have a major leak essentially detailing Pentagon planning for the next stage of the NATO vs. Russia proxy war in Ukraine: the interminably debated Spring "counter-offensive" that may, or may not, start in mid-April, a…
(2023-04-10). Two African American State Representatives Expelled by Tennessee Republican Majority. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). The Limits of Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement. fpif.org The recent Saudi-Iranian
(2023-04-10). Colombia seeks stronger ties with Africa. colombiareports.com Colombia's government has prioritized the expansion of diplomatic and cultural ties in Africa as part of its foreign policy strategy. The "Africa Strategy" of President Gustavo Petro and Vice-President Francia…
(2023-04-10). Alvin Bragg Has Opened Pandora's Box. americanthinker.com Alvin Bragg could face criminal prosecution by the Justice Department if it deems the damages serious enough. the statute of limitations for 18 USC §242 is seven years. He has until April of 2030 to wait for a knock on his door by a friendly federal SWAT team. Is there any chance we'll have a Republican-appointed A.G. sometime before 2030?
(2023-04-10). Comatose People to be Declared Dead for Use as Organ Donors. americanthinker.com Organ donors, beware: you may not actually be dead when the medical establishment starts removing your organs.
(2023-04-10). Democrats Seek to Remove the only Black Male from the Supreme Court. americanthinker.com Democrats live up to their reputation as the party of racism.
(2023-04-10). Is It Time to Panic Yet Over the State of America? americanthinker.com Rush Limbaugh famously reassured his tens of millions of regular listeners many times, "It is never time to panic. It is never time to give up on America!" What would Rush say today?>
(2023-04-10). NPR is Racist! Now Let's Tear Up the Race Card. americanthinker.com About everything our liberal friends have done in the last century has Made Things Worse.
(2023-04-10). The Return to Enumerated Powers America. americanthinker.com Government must return to only performing the duties that the Constitution explicitly demands and allows them, and absolutely no more…
(2023-04-10). Another election-rigging scheme exposed in Wisconsin. americanthinker.com Are you ready for 'bounties for votes'? They're swinging elections in Wisconsin and are taking the payout scheme national.
(2023-04-10). Bud Light's VP of marketing explains her strategy. americanthinker.com A display of contempt for existrng customers that will enter the annals of marketing history.
(2023-04-10). Could the partition of India and Pakistan repeat itself in U.K. and Scotland? americanthinker.com History would see no greater irony with these players…
(2023-04-10). Crowds erupted in cheers for Donald Trump in attendance at a Mixed Martial Arts tournament. americanthinker.com A bond no media campaign nor political opponent can break.
(2023-04-10). Did the Daniel Perry prosecutors nullify Texas law? americanthinker.com If they did, it's entirely possible that the jury never reached—or incorrectly understood—the facts directly surrounding the shooting.
(2023-04-10). Good Friday, then and now. americanthinker.com Once upon a time, skyscrapers would honor the day through their lighting. Today…
(2023-04-10). It may be heretical to think so, but Daniel Perry's murder conviction in Austin, Texas might be legally sound. americanthinker.com From what I at first read, saw, and heard, I figured that Army Sgt. Daniel Perry was the victim of a Soros-backed DA who was, like so many others, indicting people for merely defending themselves.
(2023-04-10). Ladies, it's time to speak up. americanthinker.com Insanity, no matter how it is presented, will be thought of as normalcy if no one stands up and says that it is insanity.
(2023-04-10). New York Times goes full Trump Derangement Syndrome. americanthinker.com Three anti-Trump propagandists and one Never Trumper on the need to keep humiliating the S.O.B.
(2023-04-10). The common denominator in the recent big problem banks: ESG. americanthinker.com Funny how you never see the corporsate media mention this.
(2023-04-10). The Dalai Lama engages in the same type of creepy 'playfulness' as Biden. americanthinker.com There is something very wrong with our world leaders, including our spiritual ones.
(2023-04-10). The problem of nonprofit organizations. americanthinker.com A renowned corruption-fighter takes on false philanthropy.
(2023-04-10). We need those Clydesdale horses more than ever. americanthinker.com Bring back the horses and fire everyone in the marketing department behind the Mulvaney decision.
(2023-04-10). Why isn't it racism when the media and other Democrats seek to destroy conservatives who happen to be people of color? americanthinker.com Democrats are falling all over themselves about two leftist black Tennessee legislators who got expelled from the statehouse for disruptive behavior. At the same time, they have pulled out their big guns on Clarence Thomas.
(2023-04-10). Will you be surprised to learn that the Kentucky shooter was probably a leftist? americanthinker.com I also wouldn't be at all surprised to learn (and there's currently no evidence to support this premise) that he was on antidepressants and/or smoked a lot of pot.
(2023-04-10). China-India Relations: Beijing Harshly Condemned Indian Home Minister's Visit to Disputed Himalayan Territory. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). America's First Dark Money Ballot Line. levernews.com 
(2023-04-10). Life Insurance And Suicide: Understanding How Suicide Could Destroy The Financial Security Of Families. moguldom.com When a family member commits suicide, what happens to their life insurance policy? There is a common belief that there will be no-pay out, but that isn't always the case. It depends on when the policy was taken out. Typically, an insurance policy will not be paid if the insured's death was due to self-inflicted …
(2023-04-10). Economist Cecilia Rouse Leaves White House, Member Of Biden Team Who Missed Inflation Call. moguldom.com Cecilia Rouse, the first Black American to head the Council of Economic Advisers, is leaving the White House. This news comes after she misjudged inflation for months. Rouse was confirmed two years ago to join President Joe Biden's administration. But this wasn't her first White House appointment. Rouse served in the National Economic Council under …
(2023-04-10). Texas Man Brags About Stealing $50,000 From Cartel, Is Snatched And Kidnapped To Mexico Within 2 Hours. moguldom.com There are times one should keep their mouth shut. A Texas man named Erik Tadeo Ramirez decided it was a good idea to boast that he had stolen $50,000 from a Mexican drug cartel. Less than two hours later, Ramirez was kidnapped by a group of armed men from a house in southern Texas and …
(2023-04-10). UPDATED: 106 Russian Prisoners Of War Returned From Ukrainian Captivity. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageUPDATE: 100 Ukrainian POWs returned to Ukraine | On April 10, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation reported that as with the Ukrainian side, 106 Russian servicemen had returned from the Ukrainian captivity. Kiev is yet to comment on the exchange. | According to the report, the released Russian servicemen will be transported by military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces to Moscow for treatment and rehabilitation in medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry. All…
(2023-04-10). A Matter of Personal Hospitality: Buying the US Supreme Court. southfront.org 
(2023-04-10). In Video 18+: Ukrainians Failed To Evacuate British Mercenary. southfront.org
(2023-04-10). In Video: Ukrainian Border Guard Reveals Secrets Of Ukrainian "Patriots" southfront.org
(2023-04-10). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-10). Military Situation In Donbass On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU were reported on the outskirts of Vodyane; | 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 120 Ukrainian servicemen, 3 motor vehicles, 5 armored vehicles were destroyed by Russian artillery on Krasniy-Liman fro…
(2023-04-10). Military Situation In Syria On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-04-10). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian Army destroyed an AFU ammo depot near the Kramatorsk; | Russian forces destroyed five armoured vehicles, four motor vehicles, three howitzers in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed five armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, two howitzers in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles, two howitzers in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 15 motor vehicles, one M777 artillery system, two howitzers in the Kherson region…
(2023-04-10). Russia Strengthening Its Air Defense Capabilities In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On April 10, the head of the Air and Space Defence Command of the Russian Federation Andrey Demin reported that Russia has multiplied the number of air defence complexes deployed near the Ukrainian border. | According to the Russian military official, the number of units equipped with medium- and long-range anti-aircraft missile systems, including S-400, S-300PM2, S-350, was doubled, while the number of Pantsir-S complexes near the borders was increased by five times. In order to solve the task…
(2023-04-10). Russian Security Forces Thwarted Transfer Of 700 Kg Of Cocaine To Europe. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the evening of April 9, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) detained three foreigners who attempted to transfer almost 700 kg of cocaine to Europe. | FSB officers detained two citizens of Colombia and a citizen of one of the EU countries in Moscow. The foreigners received 699 kg of cocaine from Latin America and should send drugs to the EU. Some of the drugs could be sold in Russia. |
(2023-04-10). Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be about 'New World Order' — Lavrov. transcend.org 7 Apr 2023 – Moscow wants any Ukraine peace talks to focus on creating a "new world order," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today on a visit to Turkey, which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv. Lavrov was there for talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
(2023-04-10). As Donald Trump Surrenders to Authorities in NY, Remember Feb 1924: The Trial of Adolf Hitler. transcend.org
(2023-04-10). Democracy at Risk for Jews in Israel, Bare Survival for Palestinians. transcend.org 7 Apr 2023 – Israeli police violence at the Al-Aqsa Mosque directed at Palestinian worshipers in the midst of Ramadan on the nights of April 5 and 6 is a serious violation of international arrangements in Jerusalem to protect Muslim holy sites, none more sacred than Al-Aqsa.
(2023-04-10). Empire of Jingoistic Lies. transcend.org 8 Apr 2023 – How the US and its military alliance created, encircle, attack, and destroy potential rivals, governments and leaders abusing their (including NATO) powers through proxy politics and victor-centric justice. NATO is a collective, defensive, rich countries' alliance that functions under control/leadership of the USA.
(2023-04-10). Finland Joins NATO as 31st Ally. transcend.org 4 Apr 2023 – Finland became NATO's newest member today, upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the United States at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
(2023-04-10). Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil (Part 3). transcend.org Why Iran's Development of Nuclear Energy Will Create Stability and Prosperity in the Middle East…
(2023-04-10). History of US-NATO Military Campaigns (1991-2023). transcend.org 1 Apr 2023 – Speech presented to the Conference, "Is our future NATO?" organized by Abbasso la Guerra Group. "The US/NATO forces have cleared corruption as a weapon of war, and wherever they have intervened to establish democracy they have left only instability and misery."
(2023-04-10). Israel Attacks Al-Aqsa Two Nights in a Row, Beating Worshipers at Holy Site. transcend.org 6 Apr 2023 – Israeli forces conducted violent raids on the Al Aqsa Mosque compound two nights in a row, beating worshipers and forcing Palestinians out of the holy site in order to make way for Jewish pilgrims on Passover.
(2023-04-10). Nazi Skeletons in Finland and Sweden's Closets. transcend.org 5 Apr 2023 – Finland's official induction into NATO has been celebrated across the trans Atlantic technocracy-sphere as a victory for democracy and freedom. Is it?>
(2023-04-10). Northrop, Lockheed, Raytheon Team up on Navy's E-XX 'Doomsday' Plane. transcend.org 3 Apr 2023 – Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, and Raytheon Intelligence and Space are teaming up to bid on the Navy's next command-and-control aircraft, to be used if a nuclear war breaks out. The "E-XX" would replace the Navy's fleet of 16 E-6B Mercury aircraft.
(2023-04-10). Preliminaries to Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: The Key Role of China. transcend.org French Pres. Emmanuel Macron was in China from 5 to 7 Apr 2023 and urged the country to play a major role in bringing peace to the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict. China's 12-point plan has indicated President Xi Jinping's willingness to be active in peace efforts.
(2023-04-10). The Answer to 'Full Spectrum Dominance'. transcend.org 31 Mar 2023 – The United States is interested in safeguarding the profits of monopoly capital, which carries politicians around in its pockets like loose change. It demands that the world bow down to its wills and whims. A failure to do so is met with the full force of the international military-industrial-media complex it controls.
(2023-04-10). The Capital of the Multipolar World: A Moscow Diary. transcend.org 2 Apr 2023 – This global nomad now addressing you had the privilege of spending four astonishing weeks in Moscow at an historical crossroads, the Putin-Xi geopolitical game-changing summit at the Kremlin. In Moscow you feel no crisis. No effects of sanctions. No unemployment. No homeless people in the streets. Minimal inflation.
(2023-04-10). UN Bureau Condemns Israeli Forces Violence against Palestinian Worshipers in Holy Sites in Jerusalem. transcend.org 5 April 2023 — We condemn the raid by Israeli Forces inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque on 4 Apr 2023, resulting in hundreds of Palestinian worshipers beaten, injured and detained. This violence is particularly egregious during a time of heightened religious sensitivity with the observance of Ramadan, Passover, and Easter.
(2023-04-10). US Resumes Biolab Program in Ukraine. transcend.org 7 Apr 2023 – During a media briefing held today, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Forces, presented a new collection of documents regarding US-funded biological programs in Ukraine. "Despite the forced pause… the program has now been resumed…"
(2023-04-10). War between Russia, Ukraine and the West Leading Humanity towards Extinction. transcend.org The hell of human suffering, evil and oppression is paved with good intentions. The men who have most injured, oppressed and sinned against humanity were according to their standards and their conscience good men; what was bad in them, what wrought moral evil and cruelty, treason to truth and progress, was not at all in their intentions, in their purpose, in their personal character, but in their opinions.
(2023-04-10). Why Using AI Is about Ethics. transcend.org 6 Apr 2023 – When an AI creates, who is the creator: you (who prompted) or the AI? AI's ethics as teachers have a hard time dealing with it in the classroom. Copying/pasting from Google is not a problem anymore, because now students are using ChatGPT to answer the questions for them.
(2023-04-10). Will the West Support Ukraine's Attack on Crimea? transcend.org According to U.S. and U.N., Putin "annexed" Crimea in 2014. According to Putin, Crimea, daunted by the violence of neo-Nazis in the Maidan, had asked Putin to intervene; the subsequent referendum confirmed their approval.
(2023-04-10). Balanza judicial a favor de Cuba en Londres. globalizacion.ca La Alta Corte de Inglaterra y Gales se inclinó por la República de Cuba, pero mantuvo dentro del proceso judicial al Banco Nacional de Cuba, en un giro que promete hacer más intenso el litigio con CRF I Ltd. | Cuba…
(2023-04-10). Tortura y abusos en privatizado control migratorio en México. globalizacion.ca Desde 2019 organizaciones que defienden los derechos de los migrantes en México han documentado la creciente presencia de empresas de seguridad privada en estaciones migratorias. Agentes de estas empresas torturan y abusan de migrantes en estaciones como la que se…
(2023-04-10). In Turkey, will one man continue to rule them all? The May 14th elections hold the answer. juancole.com 
Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) — May 14 will go down in the history of Turkish Republic as one of the most important elections to date. The stakes are high, and there is a growing sense among the general public that if the current leadership stays in power, the country's future is grim …
(2023-04-10). Anti-Protest Laws Are Not About Safety, But About Silencing Dissent. popularresistance.org At least 42 people who have protested the building of an 85-acre, $90 million police training facility in Atlanta, Georgia, have been charged with domestic terrorism. While demonstrators always fear being criminalized for exercising their constitutional right to stage protests, being charged with domestic terrorism has a particularly chilling effect. The move to charge protesters with domestic terrorism comes months after one protester, Manuel Paez Terán (who went by the name Tortuguita), was killed by police. | Across the United States, we are seeing a rise in laws that seek to squelch and criminalize protests.
(2023-04-10). NATO Plans Record Air Exercise as Finland Joins Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). US Bank Bailout Benefited Billionaires, Exposing Corruption. popularresistance.org When current US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen served as chair of the Federal Reserve in 2017, she confidently predicted that there would not be another financial crisis "in our lifetimes". | Less than six years later, in March 2023, three US banks collapsed in just one week. | Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were the second- and third-largest banks to go under in US history. And after they crashed, the government immediately bailed out their wealthy depositors. | Among the main beneficiaries of this bailout were billionaires and big corporations. | The government's Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (…
(2023-04-10). World Opposes Sanctions, Only United States And Europe Support Them. popularresistance.org The United Nations Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly to condemn sanctions. The only countries that expressed support for the tool of economic warfare were the United States, Britain, European Union member states, Georgia, and Ukraine. | Sanctions are formally known as unilateral coercive measures, and they violate international law. | On 3 April, the UN Human Rights Council voted with 33 members in support of and 13 against a resolution that "urges all States to stop adopting, maintaining, implementing or complying with unilateral coercive measures".
(2023-04-10). 100 days of Lula's presidency: what has changed in Brazil since January 1? peoplesdispatch.org The administration of Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party of Brazil (PT) completes 100 days this Monday April 10. Traditionally, this is the milestone in which a first assessment of the new presidential administration in the country is made, with the presentation of new measures to be adopted. | Brasil de Fato spoke to specialists and representatives of people's movements to find out how these first 100 days are being evaluated. Check out the highlights: | Defense of democracy: | Vera Chaia, Professor of Politics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Sà£o Paulo (PU…
(2023-04-10). Chief Na'Moks Grabbed and Isolated by Royal Bank of Canada at Stakeholders Meeting. indybay.org Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Na'moks was violently prevented from entering the Royal Bank of Canada annual general meeting. "Such a racist act, they've actually laid hands on me, a Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief on my regalia just now," Chief Na'Moks told the RBC, as snipers were stationed on the buildings where traditional elders gathered in an Indigenous delegation.
(2023-04-10). 'Absolutely insane': Greg Abbott seeks pardon for man convicted of murdering BLM protester. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-10). AOC Calls on Biden to Ignore Mifepristone Ruling, Resist "National Abortion Ban" truthout.org Progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned Sunday that if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a right-wing federal judge's ruling banning access to abortion pills, "it would essentially institute a national abortion ban." In an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) doubled down on her earlier call for the Biden administration to ignore a ruling by U.S. |
(2023-04-10). Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Seeks Pardon for Man Convicted of Murdering BLM Protester. truthout.org Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott drew widespread condemnation from legal experts after he said Saturday that he is "working as swiftly" as the law allows to pardon a man who was convicted the previous day of murdering a racial justice protester in 2020. Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant, was convicted by an Austin jury on Friday of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the fatal… |
(2023-04-10). Fifty Years After Chile's Coup, the First Year of Popular Unity. independentmediainstitute.org
(2023-04-10). Agrivoltaics: The Farm-to-Solar Trend That Can Help Accelerate the Renewable Energy Transition. independentmediainstitute.org Access to solar power is increasing in rural parts of the U.S., partly with the support of farmers who lease out their land for utility-scale solar arrays. This farm-to-solar trend known as "agrivoltaics"—defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as "the co-location of agricultural production and solar energy generation on the same land"—is intertwined …
(2023-04-10). Washington says "journalism is not a crime" while working to criminalize journalism. mronline.org 
After a certain point criticizing the hypocrisy and contradictions of the U.S.-centralized empire starts to feel too easy, like shooting fish in a barrel. But hell let's do it anyway; the barrel's right here, and I really hate these particular fish.
(2023-04-10). Greens need to catch the peace train. cpusa.org 
Lessons from a Connecticut river valley Smoke billowed up from the water to the bridge. It wrapped around me and my car. Was the river on fire? Was this some modern version of Dante's inferno? There were related experiences, but it took a while to put the pieces together. My grade school students sampled …
(2023-04-10). As Trade Dispute Heats Up, Mexico Further Slashes Glyphosate Imports. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Argentina: un Gobierno que enfrenta las dificultades. globalizacion.ca El miércoles pasado el ministro de Economía, Sergio Massa, anunció la puesta en marcha de tres decretos orientados a enfrentar los efectos de la sequía, fomentar el empleo, mejorar las exportaciones y, como consecuencia de ello, aumentar las Reservas Internacionales….
(2023-04-10). America's Descent from Democracy to Oligarchy. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). The Hypocrisy Of The Christian Church. popularresistance.org We are here today to call out the Pharisees that run this seminary, the ones who speak about loving the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized, in the abstract, but who really love the rich, including the rich who make their fortunes by exploiting the families of the students I teach in the Rutgers college degree program in New Jersey prisons, students, many of whom should have never been imprisoned, who are victims of our system of neo-slavery. We are here today to call out the liberal church, so quick to wrap itself in the cloak of virtue and so quick to sell virtue out when it conflicts with monetary interes…
(2023-04-10). Adam Lenhart: "Two Scenes from the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám" (Concert). juancole.com Adam Lenhart Music: "Two Scenes from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám — University of Michigan 2023 CoLab Concert Performance" Two Scenes from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám (2022) ~ Trio for Bb Clarinet, Violin & Piano Performed by Alan Sun, Alex Vershinin and Emma Fu Video and Audio by Nelson Walker "The Rubaiyat of Omar …
(2023-04-10). Earth First!er Andy Caffrey INFORMATIONAL: Global Climate Destabilization. [Orig. Huffman]. indybay.org Forward of email fr. Earth First!er Andy Caffrey chock full of information re: global climate destabilization. [The original message was sent to Congressman Jared Huffman of CA District 2.]…
(2023-04-10). Mother of Ronald Greene seeks justice for 2019 police killing. america.cgtn.com 
Ronald Greene was killed in May 2019 in the U.S. state of Louisiana. State troopers had reported that Greene died after colliding with a tree. But video footage showed officers beating and using a chokehold on Greene.
(2023-04-10). Black Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low of 5%. moguldom.com The Black unemployment rate sank to a record low in March, with Black workers seeing a first-ever labor force participation rate higher than whites. However, a recession could reverse the gains for Black workers who have historically been disproportionately impacted during economic downturns. The gap between the Black and white unemployment rate is a benchmark …
(2023-04-10). Macron Says Europe Shouldn't Follow The United States On China. popularresistance.org French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that Europe should not follow the US and risk a confrontation with China over Taiwan as he was returning to France from a visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. | In a conversation with POLITICO, Macron discussed his desire for Europe to have "strategic autonomy" and to become a "third superpower," which he said wouldn't be able to happen if Europe is involved in a conflict over Taiwan. He said Europe faces a "great risk" if it "gets caught up in crises that are not ours, which prevents it from building its strategic autonomy."
(2023-04-10). US Deploys Guided-Missile Submarine to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions. news.antiwar.com The US Navy has deployed a guided-missile submarine capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk missiles to the Middle East in a show of force amid heightened tensions with Iran. Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a spokesman for US Navy's 5th Fleet based in Bahrain, announced the deployment on Saturday. "It is capable of carrying up to …
(2023-04-10). Chinese Military Declares End to Three-Day Taiwan Drills. news.antiwar.com 
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday declared an end to three days of major military exercises it held around Taiwan in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. The drills included live-fire exercises and marked the largest Chinese show of force in the area since then-House Speaker …
(2023-04-10). Intel Leak: US Considering Helping Israel Against Iran for Ukraine 'Lethal Aid'. news.antiwar.com A Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) document that has surfaced as part of a trove of leaks suggests the US believes it can pressure Israel to provide "lethal aid" to Ukraine, The Times of Israel reported. A photo of the document circulating online shows that it lays out four possible scenarios in order from most plausible …
(2023-04-10). Leaked Document Says Ukraine Could Run Out of Air Defense Missiles By Early May. news.antiwar.com Ukraine could run out of missiles for its Soviet-made air defense systems by early May, giving Russia the chance to achieve air superiority in the country, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The Journal cited some of the leaked US government documents that have appeared online. According to a Pentagon slide dated February 28, Ukraine …
(2023-04-10). Moscow-Backed Official Says Russia Controls 75% of Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com The head of the breakaway Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said Monday that Russian forces control 75% of the Donestk city of Bakhmut and that fighting was still raging. "I can say with certainty right now that our forces control over 75% of the city," DPR head Denis Pushilin said on Russian TV, according to the …
(2023-04-10). Rocket Attack Targets US Base at Conoco Gas Field in Syria. news.antiwar.com A base in Syria housing US troops was targeted in a rocket attack on Monday, The Associated Press reported. The US military said there were no casualties or damage in the attack, which targeted Mission Support Site Conoco, a US base located on the Conoco gas fields in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. As part …
(2023-04-10). US Warship Sails Near Chinese-Controlled Reef in South China Sea. news.antiwar.com A US Navy warship on Monday sailed within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese-controlled reef in the South China Sea, drawing protest from Beijing. The US Navy's Seventh Fleet said the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius sailed near Mischief Reef, a Chinese-controlled atoll in the disputed Spratly Islands. Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines all also claim sovereignty …
(2023-04-10). The US Supported a Failed Ukrainian Attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). After 4 Years in Isolation, Action Causes Light to Pierce Through for Assange as Australia Says: 'Enough!'. thiscantbehappening.net
(2023-04-10). NYT Says DeSantis Is Upset About the Devastating Impact Trump Immigration Policy Had on Florida. cepr.net That is not precisely what the piece said, but that is what is implied by the one statistic on the cost of immigration given in the article. The article told readers: "State officials said health care for undocumented immigrants cost nearly $313 million during the 2020-21 fiscal year, a sum paid by local, state and …
(2023-04-10). Six things you should know about South African revolutionary Chris Hani. liberationnews.org 
April 10 marks the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Chris Hani — an indispensable leader to the revolutionary movement in South Africa against apartheid, colonialism, and imperialism.
(2023-04-10). The Bombing of Nord Stream — This Act of War Against Europe Requires Congressional Investigation: Dennis Kucinich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Rally to Free Mumia Tuesday, April 4, Oakland Federal Building. indybay.org On March 31, 2023, Judge Lucretia Clemons…former law partner w/ Ed Rendell…denied Mumia Abu Jamal's appeal…ludicrously claiming evidence proving key witnesses were paid in exchange for false testimony was "not material" to showing that the trial was unfair!
(2023-04-10). Fatal Massive Multiorgan Inflammation in a Teenager After COVID-19 Booster. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). China's DeepSea No.1 oil & gas extraction platform conducts remote-control operation. ecns.cn China's DeepSea No.1 oil & gas extraction platform operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has conducted trial of remote-control operation, becoming world's first remote-controlled deep-sea oil & gas extraction platform that can work in extreme weather.
(2023-04-10). China's highest geothermal power station produces over 500 mln kWh of electricity. ecns.cn China's highest geothermal power station in terms of elevation, located in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has generated more than 500 million kWh of electricity since it was put into operation in 2018.
(2023-04-10). Int'l consumer products expo focuses on boosting consumption. ecns.cn More than 3,300 high-quality brands from home and abroad have gathered at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which kicked off Monday in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province.
(2023-04-10). China plans to build 400-km hydrogen pipeline. ecns.cn China plans to build an over-400-km hydrogen pipeline to more effectively transfer clean fuel from the resources-rich west to energy-consuming regions in the east.
(2023-04-10). Man from Xi'an replicates 300 armor helmets in past decade. ecns.cn A man from Xi'an, Shaanxi Province has replicated more than 300 armor helmets in the past 10 years.
(2023-04-10). China opens online cross-border tax service for non-resident enterprises. ecns.cn China's State Taxation Administration announced on Monday that online cross-border tax service for non-resident enterprises has been launched nationwide, through which overseas enterprises can directly pay tax online.
(2023-04-10). Iran says reducing U.S. dollar influence will minimize West's domination over global economy. ecns.cn A top Iranian security official said on Sunday that reducing the U.S. dollar's influence on regional and international trade will minimize the West's domination over the global economy.
(2023-04-10). Registration-based IPOs adopted on main boards of Shanghai, Shenzhen bourses. ecns.cn The first batch of registration-based initial public offerings (IPOs) of 10 enterprises were adopted on Monday on the main boards of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, a landmark of the country's capital market reform.
(2023-04-10). PLA keeps eye on U.S. warship that illegally enters waters near Mischief Reef. ecns.cn The Chinese military followed and monitored a United States warship that illegally entered the waters near Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, a spokesman said on Monday.
(2023-04-10). JD to roll out ChatGPT-like ChatJD. ecns.cn He Xiaodong, Vice President of JD.com, announced at a recent summit on Saturday the leading Chinese e-commerce group will release a new generation of ChatJD, positioned as an industry version of ChatGPT this year.
(2023-04-10). Wetlands in north China see over 550,000 migratory birds. ecns.cn Over 550,000 migratory birds have been spotted this spring in the four wetland nature reserves in north China's Tianjin Municipality, according to the municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources.
(2023-04-10). New study couples Arctic sea-ice loss with extreme cold weather. ecns.cn A new joint study has provided new scientific evidence for the connection between Arctic sea-ice loss and mid-latitude extreme cold weather events, according to Lanzhou University.
(2023-04-10). Special trains take visitors to explore scenery and food across China. ecns.cn As the weather warms up, various regions in China are introducing measures to promote local tourism. Some cities and areas have launched tourist trains that connect multiple popular attractions, allowing passengers to enjoy local scenery and beautiful views along the way.
(2023-04-10). Brazilian juice arrives in E China by refrigerated train. ecns.cn A refrigerated train carrying a total of 390 tons of Brazilian juice in fifteen 40-foot containers arrived at the Ganzhou International Land Port in East China's Jiangxi Province on Sunday.
(2023-04-10). Most companies don't consider relocating production, procurement base out of China: report. ecns.cn A research report named Rethinking Supply Chains in Asia Pacific released by Consulting company PwC on Friday shows that over 70 percent of the surveyed companies stated that they had not considered relocating their production or procurement departments out of China, indicating a high level of confidence in the development prospects of the Chinese market.
(2023-04-10). CNS Shandong aircraft carrier participates in military exercises. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Navy's CNS Shandong aircraft carrier has taken part in the "Joint Sword" exercises around the Taiwan Island on Monday, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2023-04-10). Lula calls for national unity to rebuild Brazil. ecns.cn Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for national unity to rebuild Brazil.
(2023-04-10). Annual Easter Bonnet Parade held in New York City. ecns.cn People wearing tall floral hats participate in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on the fifth avenue in New York City, the United States, April 9, 2023.
(2023-04-10). Police officers patrol in snow in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Police officers walk hand-in-hand on a snow-covered mountain to patrol the border area more than 3,600 above sea level in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, April 9, 2023.
(2023-04-10). Vegetable fields in fish pond create sustainable system in Guangxi. ecns.cn Rows of green vegetable fields in a fish pond form a picturesque rural scene on Changzhou Island in Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 8, 2023.
(2023-04-10). Red willows bring spring to Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Red willows flourish on the banks of the Nuomin River with the arrival of spring in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The red willows and the half-frozen river present a beautiful scene in April.
(2023-04-10). High-speed train travels through peach blossoms in Tibet. ecns.cn A high-speed train travels through a sea of peach blossoms along the Lhasa-Nyingchi railway with snow-covered mountains at the background in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
(2023-04-10). Tourists flock to Hong Kong to experience the charm of the city. ecns.cn It has been two months since Hong Kong resumed cross-border travel with the mainland. With the recovery of Hong Kong after the pandemic, the number of visitors to Hong Kong has gradually increased. Victoria Harbour has seen a surge in tourist groups, with crowds of tourists taking photos and enjoying the view. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-10). Torontonians celebrate Easter parade. ecns.cn The Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade, which began in 1967, took place Sunday afternoon along Queen Street East in Toronto, Canada. "ÄÄ…
(2023-04-10). China's president on Ukraine conflict: all sides involved should assume responsibility. mronline.org 
The president of China, Xi Jinping, commented to his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, that all parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine "must assume their responsibilities" and "create the conditions" for a political solution and avoid escalation.
(2023-04-10). Clare Daly: Europe has become the tail of the U.S. dog, shot itself in its feet. mronline.org 
In this episode, member of the European Parliament, Clare Daly, shares the struggles that Europe is facing, and her thoughts on how Europe has been under increasing U.S. pressure to worsen relations with China, against the interests of people in Europe.
(2023-04-10). Fascists threaten, Biden concedes: organize and fight for trans rights! mronline.org 
The Trans Day of Vengeance was a long-planned protest in Washington, D.C., scheduled for April 1. People were coming to D.C. from across the country to participate. It was called in response to the growing legal and extralegal violence against the transgender community, egged on by far-right politicians and corporate media.
(2023-04-10). U.S. media cheer as France forces old people to work. mronline.org 
"The Party Is Ending for French Retirees." That's the headline the Wall Street Journal (3/14/23) went with just days before French President Emmanuel Macron invoked a special article of the constitution to bypass the National Assembly and enshrine an increase in the retirement age in national law.
(2023-04-10). China Launches Major Drills Around Taiwan After Tsai-McCarthy Meeting. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-10). Kevin Cooper: An Undeniable Truth. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost As a man of African American descent who has studied and learned the truth about American history— the real truth about the real history of this country—I have learned about the death penalty—how it was and continues to be used and misused on poor and Black people especially. …
(2023-04-10). Macron Says Europe Shouldn't Follow the US Into a Confrontation With China. scheerpost.com 
(2023-04-10). Scott Ritter: The Future of US Nuclear Strategy. scheerpost.com 
The fallout from Washington's policy of seeking Russia's strategic defeat has seen Moscow radically alter its arms control position. That raises important questions about the winner of the next U.S. presidential election.
(2023-04-10). US Bank Bailout Benefitted Billionaires, Exposing Corruption: 'I Understand Why Americans Are Angry'. scheerpost.com 
Before it collapsed and its billionaire depositors were bailed out by the US government, Silicon Valley Bank successfully lobbied Congress to remove regulations on it. A senator admitted, "I understand why Americans are angry, even disgusted".
(2023-04-10). Women Hold Up 76.2% of the Sky. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research There is no need to delve too deeply into statistical data when the findings are obvious. For instance, when women and men work at the same job, women are paid — on average — 20 percent less than men. To raise awareness about this persistent disparity, the International …
(2023-04-10). Argentina: una pregunta de emergencia para el Frente de Todos. globalizacion.ca El divorcio entre "la política" y los temas apremiantes de la sensibilidad popular se hace cada vez más innegable. Agota. Alcanza genéricamente a toda la dirigencia y es lamentable apuntar este drama, que continúa abonando el terreno para una creciente…
(2023-04-10). Allen Dulles, the CIA and the Rise of the Deep State. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). El Mozote Massacre Arrest in New Jersey. latinorebels.com On April 4, ICE agents arrested Roberto Garay Saravia, a second lieutenant in the U.S.-trained Atlacatl Battalion that carried out the 1981 massacre in El Mozote. His deportation trial could shed new evidence on the events, as the massacre trial in El Salvador came to a halt 18 months ago.
(2023-04-10). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). 'Kiss of the Spider Woman': Human connection a shield against fascism. peoplesworld.org 
PASADENA, Calif. — Thrust together at an Argentine federal correctional complex, the notorious Devoto prison in Buenos Aires, two men of polar opposite persuasions occupy a common claustrophobic cell. The time is the Dirty War period from 1976 to 1983, when a brutal fascist military dictatorship led by General Jorge Rafael Videla ruled the land, …
(2023-04-10). Starbucks workers strike 7 stores in Illinois. fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – On Wednesday, March 22, seven Starbucks stores in Illinois joined around 115 others across the country on strike, demanding an end to the ruthless and illegal union busting campaign being waged by the company against its workers. Five stores in Chicago as well as one in Rockford and one in Carbondale joined their coworkers nationwide in their demand for Starbucks to sit down and bargain in good faith. | Thanks to support from community allies, other unions, and folks in solidarity with the Starbucks Workers United movement, all seven stores in Illinois were able to keep their stores closed and send…
(2023-04-10). 90 Seconds to Midnight: The Doomsday Clock and Me. juancole.com 
(Tomdispatch.com ) — I'm not a TikTok person. I'm too old. But when I finally ventured onto that popular but much-maligned app, which traffics in short videos and hot takes, I was surprised to find many videos about the Doomsday Clock. It's nothing like a conventional timepiece, of course. It's meant to show how close …
(2023-04-10). Sunday 4/9: Protest the federal ban on abortion medication! indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara St | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2023-04-10). Migración: llegar a México… para morir. globalizacion.ca La combinación de corrupción, crimen organizado, incompetencia, xenofobia y alta vulnerabilidad de las víctimas terminó por estallar entre los muros policiacos con que los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y México tratan de detener las oleadas de gente que huye de…
(2023-04-10). Germans Overwhelmingly Fed Up with Move to Green Energies as Massive Costs Loom. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). 'There's nowhere to hide': Abortion rights advocates want drug ruling to define the GOP in 2024. therealnews.com 
Republican leadership is going to be absolutely on the defense now for the next 18 months," said American Bridge co-chair and former Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards.
(2023-04-10). Trumpism Triumphant: Tennessee GOP Expulsion of Black Reps. shows Rot of Racism. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Feature; Special to Informed Comment) — The demonstration on the floor of the Tennessee Legislature on March 30 was not an insurrection, such as occurred on January 6. It was a passionate political protest, driven by raw emotions in the wake of another AR-15 massacre at a local school on March 27. The …
(2023-04-10). US Fascism Is Spreading Under the Guise of "Patriotic Education" truthout.org The relentless state-based attacks on Black people in the U.S. and the war being waged against public and higher education are not unrelated. In the present political and ideological climate, far right political leaders, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) have declared a war on institutions of public and higher education… |
(2023-04-10). Central Bank Digital Currency Is the Endgame. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Ukraine attempts to blame Russia for humiliating Pentagon leak. infobrics.org Kiev does not have the resources to capture Crimea.
(2023-04-10). Macron's visit to China shows non-alignment may have come to Europe. infobrics.org Facing severe domestic problems and protests, it remains to be seen whether or not Macron will be able to push some of his bold goals, which also depend on a lot of intra-European political articulation.
(2023-04-10). BRICS Group Works on a New Form of Currency. infobrics.org Transition to settlements in national currencies is the first step," Alexander Babakov said…
(2023-04-10). BRICS Partnership: Forum Held to Seek Quality Cooperation, Cultural Exchanges. infobrics.org Members of the BRICS countries have been holding a seminar in the eastern Chinese city of Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province, focusing on governance and cultural exchanges. Representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are attending…
(2023-04-10). BRICS' Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals. infobrics.org The BRICS countries, accounting for over 40% of the world's population, have made significant progress in the last few years towards sustainable development…
(2023-04-10). Kiev's official admits "horrible losses" infobrics.org According to a Ukrainian diplomat Kiev will admit its losses in the future, after the end of the conflict.
(2023-04-10). Taiwan in the age of Neo-McCarthyism. infobrics.org True to his last name, in December McCarthy stated that "the greatest threat to the United States is the Chinese Communist Party". Considering the fact that he's the third highest ranking US official and second in line for the US presidency, such statements are a borderline declaration of war, to say nothing of McCarthy's continued support for additionally arming Taipei.
(2023-04-10). 72% of the UN Security Council (by Population) Backed Russia's Call for a UN Investigation of the Nord Stream Bombing. libya360.wordpress.com Roger Stoll "International arbitration may be defined as the substitution of many burning questions for a smoldering one." —Ambrose Bierce "The wicked flee when no man pursueth…" —Proverbs 28: 1 (King James Version) A Burning Question On March 27, 2023, the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass a Russia-initiated Resolution calling for a UN investigation…
(2023-04-10). Children's Crusade: Europe's Strategy in the Ukrainian Crisis. libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Sushentsov Many observers are puzzled about what guides the countries of Europe amid the current European security crisis, the largest in 80 years. Many of the decisions being made by the EU national governments seem reckless and counterproductive, leading to the threshold of nuclear escalation. Europe has neglected its own economic interests and put…
(2023-04-10). Kiev's Audacious Plan for Crimea is Desperate Morale Boosting and Plea for Weapons. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Ade Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ukraine unveiled a 12-point plan on April 2 which outlines how it plans to reintegrate Crimea back into the country after conquering the peninsula from Russia. Although Kiev repeatedly announces its plans to retake Crimea, originally given from Russia to Ukraine during the…
(2023-04-10). US Flexes Muscle in Persian Gulf, to No Avail. libya360.wordpress.com MK Bhadrakumar A panicked US tries to insert itself into West Asia's tsunami of political, economic, and diplomatic shifts, but is anybody listening? Three ominous US-related developments last week grate against the overall easing of tensions in the West Asian region: Firstly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's phone call on Tuesday to UAE President Mohamed bin…
(2023-04-10). US Uses Taiwan as Pawn for War on China. libya360.wordpress.com Sara Flounders Protesters from Chinese American groups gather on Tuesday in front of a hotel in Los Angeles, California, the United States, where the leader of the Taiwan region Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to stay. They expressed their concerns over Tsai's stopover in the city and said her plans to meet with US officials would…
(2023-04-10). Wed. April 12 Documentary on China: Vaccine and Sanctions — 60 min 4pm ET / 1pm PT — NO War on China! iacenter.org
(2023-04-10). Países latinoamericanos y del Caribe se unen para contrarrestar la inflación. peoplesworld.org 
Los gobiernos de diez países de América Latina y el Caribe se reunirán este miércoles para debatir los mejores modos de contrarrestar conjuntamente el flagelo que supone para sus poblaciones la ola inflacionaria que recorre el mundo. La reunión es convocada por el presidente mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador y asistirán a ella los representantes …
(2023-04-10). Progressive governments in Latin American and Caribbean unite to battle capitalist inflation. peoplesworld.org 
HAVANA—The governments of ten Latin American and Caribbean countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss the best ways to jointly counter the scourge to their populations of the inflationary wave sweeping the world. The meeting is convened by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and will be attended by government representatives from Cuba, Brazil, Chile, …
(2023-04-10). Senate Foreign Relations Committee Cravenly Rubber Stamps CIA Plan for More Coups, Assassinations, Drone Strikes, Kidnappings and Torture to Save America from Fabricated Foreign Enemies. covertactionmagazine.com 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 The concept of separation of powers was pivotal to the so-called ideal of democracy laid out by the founding fathers of the United States. Some …
(2023-04-10). Argentina: aves de rapiña en vuelo electoral, justicia transnacional y pánico al Conurbano bonaerense. globalizacion.ca El partido unificado del poder fáctico doméstico inició su campaña electoral desplegando todo su arsenal de operaciones comunicacionales y propagandísticas orientadas a imponer su agenda de cara a las Primarias, Abiertas, Simultáneas y Obligatorias (PASO) del próximo 13 de agosto,…
(2023-04-10). Global Growth Remains Low Amidst Debt Concerns, War and Inflation, Says IMF. indybay.org Press Release…
(2023-04-10). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Sub-Imperialism and Multipolarity: Brazil's Dilemma. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Apr 3, 2023 | 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, died in battle. The country lost 56,000 square miles of territory. Paraguay's population was reduced by 83.3 percent. By the end, Galeano wrote: "Brazil had performed the role the British had assigned it." Before the intervention, "Paraguay had telegraphs, a railroad, and numerous factories manufacturing constr…
(2023-04-10). Sí, podemos impedir que las patentes obstaculicen el tratamiento de la tuberculosis. peoplesdispatch.org 
Un día antes del Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis, la Oficina de Patentes de la India rechazó la solicitud del gigante farmacéutico Jannsen de prorrogar la patente del medicamento bedaquilina.
(2023-04-10). Macron desencadena la paranoia estadounidense. globalizacion.ca 
Los estadounidenses están muertos de miedo y paranoicos de que todo se desmorone para ellos. Nada menos que el 1000% de obediencia a los EE. UU. calmará los nervios de los EE. UU.: el 99% no es suficiente. Vimos esto…
(2023-04-10). Macron Triggers US Paranoia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). No Hope for Ukraine: Losing Artillery = Losing the War. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Charging A WSJ Reporter With Espionage For Collecting 'State Secrets'. thedissenter.org What the Russian government has accused Gershkovich of doing caught my attention immediately, and I shared my thoughts with Poynter.
(2023-04-10). Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf League Is 'Sportswashing' At Its Worst. fpif.org But if the effort is designed to distract from the Saudi government's worst abuses — or U.S. support from them — it may backfire.
(2023-04-10). Monday 5/1: SF May Day 2023 "Break The Chains For Solidarity & Internationalism" indybay.org 518 Valenia Near 16th St | San Francisco…
(2023-04-10). Thirtieth anniversary of the brutal murder of Chris Hani. mronline.org 
This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the brutal murder of the South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary, Comrade Thembisile Martin "Chris" Hani.
(2023-04-10). Brazilian President Lula marks tumultuous 100 days in office. america.cgtn.com 
The 77-year-old left-wing leader was elected for a third term that began January 1, after ruling with record approval ratings during his first two terms, from 2003 to 2010.
(2023-04-10). OPEC: Saudis Aren't Afraid Of US Anymore. popularresistance.org The shock oil production cuts from May outlined by the OPEC+ on Sunday essentially means that eight key OPEC countries decided to join hands with Russia to reduce oil production, signaling that OPEC and OPEC+ are now back in control of the oil market. | No single oil producing country is acting as the Pied Piper here. The great beauty about it is that Saudi Arabia and seven other major OPEC countries have unexpectedly decided to support Russia's efforts and unilaterally reduce production. | While the eight OPEC countries are talking about a reduction of one million b/d from May to the end of the year, Russia will…
(2023-04-10). Another win for workers as Tesla and Musk lose yet again in federal court. liberationnews.org 
On March 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a finding from the NLRB that Tesla had illegally fired an employee from the company's Fremont, CA plant and that Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive, had illegally threatened workers' stock options—and thus their compensation—if they elected to unionize.
(2023-04-10). Jalil Muntaqim: The time to end prison slavery is now. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-10). Una importante iniciativa de paz alemana pide acelerar las negociaciones de paz en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-10). As outrage builds, local Tennessee officials prepare to re-install expelled Black state legislators. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—As outrage builds over Tennessee white Republican lawmakers' expulsion of Black State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who advocated for strong gun control, local officials in Nashville and Memphis prepared to re-install them in their now-vacant seats. The 40-member Nashville Metro County Council, which has the power to fill Jones' seat, was expected to …
(2023-04-10). Good news: Nobody died in the East Palestine train disaster…yet. peoplesworld.org 
We've had a little time to reflect on the massive Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern rail wreck in the small Ohio town of East Palestine, and there's one good thing to be said about it: Nobody died. Yet. We introduce that warning for several reasons. We are approaching the tenth anniversary of the Lac Megantic rail …
(2023-04-10). 'Significant Portion' of £4.8BN UK Lethal Aid for Ukraine Will Remain Secret. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). The advance of the commune in Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org On 20 October 2012, during the last council of ministers of the Venezuelan government attended by Hugo Chávez Frías, the then president pronounced what went down in history as the golpe de timón, the "change of direction" of the Bolivarian revolution's policy towards socialism. In his speech at the Miraflores Palace, Chávez called for self-criticism and higher efficiency of state management, not simply by increasing the financial resources and institutional power of the ministries, but by strengthening people's power through the comunas (communes). | The Bolivarian revolution was not to be limited to the seizure…
(2023-04-10). Strikes at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, University of Michigan, and more. therealnews.com 
(2023-04-10). Peace In The Middle East? That's A Threat. popularresistance.org Thanks to China's and Russia's mediation peace is breaking out in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has begun withdrawing its forces from #Yemen. The Saudi-Emirati-Yemenite agreement will be announced soon. | The Middle East is solving its conflicts without the #US negative impact. | Peace will also come to Syria. The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia will soon visit Damascus. He will invite Syria to rejoin the Arab League. An Arab League summit will be held next month in Saudi Arabia and the Syrian president Bashar al Assad is expected to be there.
(2023-04-10). Harvard College China Forum discuss rocky U.S.-China relations. america.cgtn.com 
As Chinese and U.S. relations become tenser, experts in international relations came together for this year's Harvard College China Forum to discuss the situation and opportunities. CGTN's Nathan King has more.
(2023-04-10). From Inequality of the Gods to Equality of Humankind. indybay.org History demonstrates clearly that humans can live in egalitarian societies, we do not have to accept the brutality of social dominance and inequality. We must take matters into our own hands to change the world.
(2023-04-10). People's Action Proudly Endorses Sara Innamorato for County Executive for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. peoplesaction.org 
Organization Adds Inamorato to its People's Slate WASHINGTON, D.C.—People's Action today endorsed Sara Innamorato for Allegheny County Executive. Innamorato is an organizer and working-class champion who has represented District 21 in the Pennsylvania State Legislature since 2019. She co-wrote, introduced and helped pass the Whole Home Repairs Act, the first of its kind in the …
(2023-04-10). West Asia Mistrusts Washington's 'Commitment' To Democracy. popularresistance.org An overwhelming majority of citizens in 13 countries across West Asia and North Africa say they do not trust US claims about "encouraging the development of democracy" or about "improving the economic lot of people," according to a poll released on 7 April by US analytics and advisory company Gallup. | Respondents in Iran, Tunisia, Palestine, and Afghanistan were the most distrustful about Washington's 'democratic' intentions. Only in Kuwait and Morocco did the negative perception of Washington drop below 50 percent of respondents. Washington's commitment to self-determination also faces great skepticism among ad…
(2023-04-10). Correction. Tom Lipscomb. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com I mistakenly misattrubuted piece on Larry's blog titled: WHY PUTIN MAY HAVE EXPOSED THE US/NATO UKRAINE OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS. It was not Larry's piece, but Tom Lipscomb's. I corrected the mistake and my sincere apologies to Tom.
(2023-04-10). LOL And The "Change Of Plans". smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/29: HEALING JUSTICE: Exploring Public Art Practices Symposium for Artists. indybay.org Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2023-04-10). Majority of LGBTQ+ People in the US Struggle to Afford Basic Necessities. truthout.org A new study paints a bleak financial picture for LGBTQ+ adults in the United States: Many respondents don't have a checking or savings account, are unable to pay their bills in full, and are worried about affording basic necessities and health care. The research, organized by the Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research (CLEAR) and the Movement Advancement Project, found that many of the… |
(2023-04-10). Separatist Somaliland Escalates War on Somali Unification Movement. towardfreedom.org Attacks by Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia whose sovereignty claim has no international recognition, have caused over 1,500 injuries since February 6 in the city of Las Anod, which is at the heart of the movement to reunify the Sool, Sanaag and Cayn (SSC) areas with Somalia. Pavan Kulkarni reports for People's Dispatch.
(2023-04-10). Palestinian boy dies in fresh Israeli raids, Al-Aqsa stormed again. peoplesdispatch.org The Israeli forces were carrying out a raid at the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho when the child was killed…
(2023-04-10). Protesters in Tunisia denounce spate of arrest of opposition leaders, others. peoplesdispatch.org The government led by President Kais Saied arrested 20 opposition figures and critics in February—including former ministers—on charges of terrorism and threatening state security…
(2023-04-10). Saudi delegates visit Yemeni capital Sana'a to hold talks with Houthis. peoplesdispatch.org The Oman-mediated peace talks to end the nine-year-old war in Yemen received a boost after China brokered a rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia last month. Media reports say Saudi Arabia and the Houthis agreed on the draft of a ceasefire agreement last month, which lays out the plan for a more detailed negotiation…
(2023-04-10). 'The Struggle for Health': 38 years later, the book remains as relevant as ever. peoplesdispatch.org Tinashe Njanji from PHM South Africa and Wim De Ceakulaire, co-editor of the second edition of "The Struggle for Health" discuss the legacy of the iconic book by renowned health activist David Sanders…
(2023-04-10). CIA's War on WikiLeaks Is a Scandal Worthy of Congressional Investigation. truthout.org In 2010, Chelsea Manning shocked the world with leaked documents that exposed abuses and crimes committed by the United States military in Iraq. These revelations also made the publisher of those documents, Julian Assange, and his organization, WikiLeaks, household names. Kevin Gosztola was one of the few reporters to cover the U.S. military court-martial against Manning. Gosztola was at Fort… |
(2023-04-10). Video: Vera Sharav's Historic Nuremberg Speech, Illustrated. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-04-10). 9/11 and the COVID-19 Hoax in the Transition to Governance by "Emergency Measures" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-10). Lying About Lying: Why We Must Revisit the Definition of 'Fake News'. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Apr 3, 2023 | The phrase 'fake news' continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarized political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organizations affiliated with opposing parties. This means that most of what is uttered or written by CNN is 'fake news' for Republicans, and much of what appears in Republicans-affiliated media is 'fake news' for Democrats. | The phrase is now so prevalent and has multiple meanings to the point that it is impossible to agree on a common definition. Even 'fact checking' organizations or news desks contribute to the troubli…
(2023-04-10). México_Cherán: Ejemplo de Autonomía y Rebelión. indybay.org México_Cherán: Autonomía y rebelión | El pueblo mexicano que expulsó a políticos, narcos y policía…
(2023-04-10). La brecha de seguridad con la OTAN pone en riesgo tácticas en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca
(2023-04-10). 20,000-troop NATO war games highlight "strategic deployment of U.S.-based forces" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. European CommandApril 10, 2023 Multinational exercise Defender 23 kicks off this month in Europe More than 20,000 multinational troops are expected to participate in the Defender 23 exercise kicking off April 22. "This annual, nearly two-month long exercise is focused on the strategic deployment of U.S.-based forces, employment of Army pre-positioned stocks and interoperability …
(2023-04-10). Azerbaijan, Turkey exploit Ukraine crisis for new Caucasus war to consummate merger. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Panorama.amApril 10, 2023 Artur Vanetsyan: Azerbaijan, Turkey continue to strengthen their position in South Caucasus Armenian politician Artur Vanetsyan, the leader of the Homeland Party, has spoken about mounting tensions in the South Caucasus region in an interview to the Iranian newspaper Shargh. "Azerbaijan and Turkey, taking advantage of the fact that the world is …
(2023-04-10). Former chief of general staff predicts new Turko-Azeri assault on Armenia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com PanArmenian.netApril 8, 2023 Armenia: Former top military official predicts clashes "in coming weeks" Former Chief of the General Staff of the RA [Republic of Armenia] Armed Forces, Colonel General Movses Hakobyan believes that in the coming weeks, military clashes will "definitely" happen in the most dangerous parts of the country — areas where the enemy …
(2023-04-10). Georgian ruling party head places blame on U.S. viceroy Degnan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The MessengerApril 10, 2023 Irakli Kobakhidze Says Georgian Dream Has Asked for Evidence on Sanctioned Judges The Chairman of Georgian Dream party, Irakli Kobakhidze spoke about US imposed sanctions on four judges and said that there was a request from the management team to clarify what evidence and sources the US decision was based on. …
(2023-04-10). Kosovo: persecution, cleansing of Serbs proceed on NATO's watch, with U.S. support. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 10, 2023 Pristina does not give up on the "cleansing" of the North? By arresting and harassing Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, Pristina continues its usual pattern, preceding upcoming religious holidays, with attempts to "cleanse" the north, writes Novosti. As Novosti claims, Prishtina does this by persistently avoiding and setting aside the obligation to …
(2023-04-10). Latvia: NATO rehearses for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeApril 10, 2023 Video: Exercise Crystal Arrow — Training to defend Latvia Multinational Exercise Crystal Arrow 23 took place from Mar. 20 to 31, 2023 in Camp ƒÄda≈æi military training area in Latvia. Crystal Arrow is led by Latvian Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade (MECH Bde) and is the NATO Combat …
(2023-04-10). Monday 4/10: Protest Illegitimate Banning of the Abortion Pill. indybay.org Same 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…
(2023-04-10). From Gaza To Syria And Lebanon: A United Front Responds To Israel. thelastamericanvagabond.com After Israeli occupation police forces raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, a total of three times, attacking worshippers and provoking popular outrage across the Muslim and Arab World, the response was overwhelming. For the first time since 1973, Israel is directly threatened with a multi-front war, this time in reaction to its assaults on a
(2023-04-10). Kim Iversen Interview — Manufacturing Consent, Access Journalism & The COVID-19 Narrative Collapse. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Kim Iversen, here to discuss the controlled state of corporate media through what is commonly called "manufacturing consent" as well as the concept of "access journalism." We also discuss many different important topics such as the situation in occupied Palestine and the ongoing collapse of the COVID-19 narrative. (odysee.com/@TLAVagabond: 5) (www.bitchute.com/channel/24yVcta8zEjY/) Source
(2023-04-10). Seattle Solidarity Network Issues Demand Delivery Against Wage Theft and Worker Abuse at Royal India Restaurants. itsgoingdown.org 
Report on demand delivery rally by the Seattle Solidarity Network (SeaSol) against wage theft. For more information on solidarity networks, go here. The Seattle Solidarity Network (SeaSol) is calling for a boycott of the Royal India Fine Dining & Catering restaurants in Kirkland (9714 Juanita Drive NE) and Lynnwood (7531 196th St SW). The restaurants…
(2023-04-10). The Legacy of Liberation Theology. indybay.org Liberation theology was the theological promise of Latin America and sounded like a more colorful, people-friendly church. The Vatican saw things differently… Ratzinger's successor in the papacy is pursuing a completely different course: Pope Francis is seeking dialogue, but he himself also comes from Latin America.
(2023-04-10). Our Fight Is For The Right To Health, Not For Charity And Mercy. popularresistance.org When the concept of equity in health was conceived at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in 1978 — resulting in the Declaration of Alma Ata — the world was experiencing the initial phase of globalization. At the time, the implementation of the principles of Primary Health Care faced the challenges of structural adjustment in health care systems in many countries. By the mid-90s, the process of making health policies was completely overtaken by the values pushed in the structural adjustment. Among other things, investing in health was reduced to a market opportunity, and thus used to j…
(2023-04-10). Preview: What to Look for in the March CPI. cepr.net The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, April 12 at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time. We continue to see evidence that the Federal Reserve Board's rate hikes have slowed the economy, most obviously in construction and manufacturing, both of which showed modest job losses in …
(2023-04-10). Peacenik Extremists And Liberal Warmongers On NATO Expansion. popularresistance.org We are one year on from the projected Ukraine-Russia peace deal. | Ukraine was to have become a neutral state, one unable to own nuclear weapons, with internationally guaranteed independence. It would have rolled back the Russian advance to February 23, for the loss of Russian Crimea and part of Donbas, which the Ukraine government had anyway bombed for years, killing thousands. | So, were a hundred thousand lives saved? No. Like a role-play US envoy, on April 9 Boris Johnson appeared on the scene and "urged" Ukraine not to negotiate because its Western backers were not ready for a deal. | As the US Democratic Pa…
(2023-04-10). Detroit Communists, anti-eviction activists battle bailiffs to protect woman from losing her home. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—The fight against predatory landlords has reached a new stage of struggle in the Motor City. On March 21, after months of grassroots struggle for the protection of local resident Taura Brown and her home, Wayne County Judge Shawn Jacque of the 36th District Court signed a court order for her eviction. Brown is a …
(2023-04-10). Based and Redpilled? Exposed FBI 'Glossary' Links Online Lingo to 'Violent Extremism'. sputnikglobe.com The documents obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request by the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project have offered insight into terms that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) flags in its search for signs of extremism online.
(2023-04-10). British Surveillance Aircraft 'Nearly' Shot Down by Russia Last Year – Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A UK RC-135 reconnaissance plane was nearly shot down by a Russian fighter jet in the fall of 2022, a US media outlet reports citing leaked Pentagon documents.
(2023-04-10). Charles III Green Energy Firm Under Investigation Due to Gas Leak. sputnikglobe.com Green energy company, JV Energen, which was hailed as a breakthrough in renewable energy production, has been investigated for numerous health and safety breaches after an unauthorised leak of more than 1,000 tonnes of global-heating gases.
(2023-04-10). Finnish Nationalist Leader Slapped With Anti-Semitism Charge Over Circumcision Tweet. sputnikglobe.com The fringe Blue-and-Black Movement is largely seen as a legally acceptable facade for several dissolved and banned organizations espousing racist sentiment, and reminiscent of infamous fascist groups of the past in its views and imagery.
(2023-04-10). Leading Japanese Universities Against Use of ChatGPT, AI in Students' Papers, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com TOKYO (Sputnik) – Leading Japanese universities oppose the use of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs for writing educational and scientific research papers, the Japanese broadcaster reported on Monday.
(2023-04-10). MOD: Russian Aviation Strikes Ukrainian Positions in Krasny Liman Direction. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian attack aircraft and TOS-1A "Solntsepek" (Blazing Sun) thermobaric rocket launchers have inflicted a defeat on the manpower of Ukrainian troops in the Krasny Liman direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
(2023-04-10). 'New Poles are Growing' in Multipolar World System: Ex-Austrian FM Kneissl. sputnikglobe.com As emerging powers such as China, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, India and Russia forge new political and economic alliances, the "rules-based order" promoted by the US and the EU is harming their own economies, said energy analyst, Middle East expert and former Austrian top diplomat Karin Kneissl in an exclusive Sputnik Interview.
(2023-04-10). Newly-Fledged NATO Member Finland to Buy Israeli-US Anti-Missile System. sputnikglobe.com Finland is expected to become the first operator of David's Sling outside of Israel, extending the operational range and altitude of its ground-based air defense capabilities,…
(2023-04-10). Senator Graham Says Biden 'Paved Way for Another 9/11'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Lindsey Graham has accused the administration of US President Joe Biden of increasing the risks of another 9/11 by failing in the approach to Afghanistan.
(2023-04-10). Tesla to Build 'Superfactory' in Shanghai to Produce Megapack Batteries. sputnikglobe.com On April 8, the media reported that US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk went to China to visit the Tesla factory in Shanghai, the first such facility of the company outside America.
(2023-04-10). Ukraine Changes Some Military Plans After Leak of US Intelligence Documents, Reports Say. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian military command has amended some military plans due to the leak of classified US intelligence documents, US media reported on Monday, citing sources.
(2023-04-10). US City to Pay $500,000 Fine in Bikini Barista Dress Code Case – Reports. sputnikglobe.com The city council of Everett, located in the north of Seattle, has agreed to pay $500,000 to business owner Jovanna Edge and her employees at Hillbilly Hotties coffee stand as a settlement to a lawsuit that was filed against the city.
(2023-04-10). US Navy Destroyer Enters South China Sea Off Spratly Islands. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – US missile destroyer entered the South China Sea near the Spratly (Nansha) Islands in order to "assert navigational rights and freedoms," US 7th Fleet said on Monday.
(2023-04-10). Video: Fire Occurs Inside Church in Massachusetts On Easter Sunday. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A fire has erupted inside Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Cambridge Fire Department said.
(2023-04-10). 📨 Modo Avión: Otra vez, un pueblo con Matanzas ❤️. cubadebate.cu Dicen que las personas se forjan en los momentos más duros y tenemos que pensar así, aplicar eso del vaso medio lleno y creer que siempre sale el sol, aunque las cosas se pongan muy oscuras. Desde el viernes Cuba entera está con Matanzas tras el derrumbe en el área de la chimenea de la Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras.
(2023-04-10). Entérese de la peculiar historia de la obra de arte más robada de todos los tiempos. cubadebate.cu En 1432 se develó una obra que dejó en magnífica evidencia el inmenso salto artístico que significó el Renacimiento, aunque haya sucedido un siglo antes del inicio oficial de ese movimiento cultural. Estamos hablando de un políptico magistralmente pintado por los hermanos flamencos Hubert y Jan van Eyck para la actual catedral de San Bavón, en Gante, Flandes (hoy Bélgica).
(2023-04-10). Danzando desde la Academia. cubadebate.cu El 28 Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet se efectúa en La Habana desde el pasado 2 de abril y hasta el 12 de este propio mes con presencia de unos 300 participantes extranjeros de 14 países. Cubadebate sigue recogiendo en imágenes momentos de este hermoso encuentro de estudiantes y profesores para promover el desarrollo del arte danzario.
(2023-04-10). 62 SNB: Los equipos de Camagàºey, Sancti Spíritus y Villa Clara continúan abrazados en la cima. cubadebate.cu Con sus respectivas armas sobre el gramado, los equipos de Camagàºey, Sancti Spíritus y Villa Clara solventaron este domingo sus respectivos triunfos y continuaron abrazados en la cima de la cerrada 62 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, que inició las terceras subseries particulares. Ahora Toros, Gallos y Azucareros exhiben cota de siete victorias y cuatro derrotas.
(2023-04-10). Celebran en La Habana jornada por el Día Mundial de la Salud (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Caminantes, corredores, ciclistas, patinadores y motociclistas de la capital realizaron este domingo un maratón mixto para celebrar el Día Mundial de la Salud (DMS) y promover estilos de vida saludables. Con la presencia del doctor José Angel Portal Miranda, ministro de Salud Pública, el recorrido comenzó en las calles Prado y Cárcel, siguió por Malecón hasta culminar en la Piragua.
(2023-04-10). Concluye viceprimer ministro de Cuba visita de trabajo a China. cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro de Cuba, Jorge Luis Perdomo, terminó este domingo una visita de trabajo a China, que incluyó una agenda intensa, recorridos por varias provincias del país y la firma de acuerdos en sectores priorizados. Perdomo llegó a Beijing el pasado 30 de marzo al frente de una delegación de alto nivel para dar seguimiento a proyectos en sectores priorizados.
(2023-04-10). Cuba gana Open de Judo con seis doradas en el cierre. cubadebate.cu Un colofón de lujo: el triunfo del campeón mundial del 2022, Andy Granda (+ 100 kg), puso el punto final al Open de Judo en el balneario de Varadero, ganado por Cuba con 10 doradas y que tendrá su segunda versión en el mismo escenario del Hotel Internacional en el 2024, según confirmó el titular de la Confederación Panamericano de Judo (CPJ), Carlos Zegarra.
(2023-04-10). Rinden tributo en Europa a obreros fallecidos en accidente en la CTE Guiteras. cubadebate.cu El Canal Europa por Cuba rindió este domingo homenaje a los dos trabajadores fallecidos a causa de un accidente el viernes en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas. En su emisión dominical mediante la red audiovisual YouTube, la plataforma transmitió sus condolencias al Gobierno y al pueblo de Cuba, así como al personal de la instalación.
(2023-04-10). Canciller cubano catalogó de falsa postura de EEUU hacia TikTok. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, consideró hoy como una muestra de falsedad y doble rasero la postura del Gobierno de Estados Unidos hacia la aplicación TikTok. En su cuenta en Twitter, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores señaló que la nación norteña utiliza sus plataformas tecnológicas con fines de censura, desinformación, recopilación y venta de datos.
(2023-04-10). Consejo Nacional de Innovación aborda captación y análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones. cubadebate.cu El estado del arte y de los sistemas para la captación y análisis de datos para la toma de decisiones en los diferentes ámbitos -como los sociales y económicos- por parte de entidades y el gobierno, ocupó la sesión de abril del Consejo Nacional de Innovación, que estuvo encabezado por el miembro del Buró Político y jefe del Gobierno, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2023-04-10). Consejo de Estado convoca a sesión constitutiva de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado, conforme a lo establecido en la Constitución de la República y en la Ley no. 127 "Ley Electoral", acordó convocar a la Sesión Constitutiva de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP), en su X Legislatura, para el día 19 de abril de 2023. La ANPP al constituirse para una nueva Legislatura elige de entre sus diputados, a su presidente, vicepresidente, secretario y demás integrantes.
(2023-04-10). Se aceptarán nuevamente dólares en efectivo en los bancos e instituciones financieras no bancarias. cubadebate.cu
(2023-04-10). Las mujeres sostienen el 76.2% del cielo. cubadebate.cu No es necesario profundizar demasiado en los datos estadísticos cuando las conclusiones son evidentes. Por ejemplo, cuando mujeres y hombres trabajan en el mismo puesto, a las mujeres se les paga —en promedio— un 20 por ciento menos que a los hombres. Para crear conciencia sobre esta persistente disparidad, la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) y ONU Mujeres celebran cada año, el 18 de septiembre, el Día Internacional de la Igualdad Salarial.
(2023-04-10). Hotline Founder on the Struggle to Preserve Access to Abortion Pills Amid Relentless GOP Attacks. democracynow.org 
We look at access to medical abortion pills and advice on how to manage abortions at home with Dr. Linda Prine, physician and co-founder of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline. Prine says the hotline is increasingly busy and now has 70 clinicians taking calls for 18 hours each day. She says the laws restricting abortion pills do not prevent access, "they just make it harder," and that "we want people to be able to get their pills in a timely fashion, as they did prior to Dobbs." Prine also discusses the need for shield laws to protect access to the abortion pill, and allegations of so-cal…
(2023-04-10). What Is the Comstock Act? Texas Judge Cites 1873 Anti-Obscenity Law to Halt Approval of Abortion Pill. democracynow.org 
When U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled Friday the Food and Drug Administration's two-decade old approval of the leading abortion drug mifepristone violates the law, he cited the 19th century Comstock Act, a so-called anti-vice law that prohibits the mailing of contraceptives and instruments or drugs that can be used in an abortion. It has been dormant for half a century. We speak to Lauren MacIvor Thompson, a historian of birth control, about the Comstock Act and its legacy.
(2023-04-10). Arizona Abortion Provider: Texas Ruling on Mifepristone Leaves Patients & Clinics "in Limbo" democracynow.org 
We look at how racial disparities in healthcare treatment and access will shape the impact of anti-abortion rulings with Dr. DeShawn Taylor, an OB-GYN physician, abortion provider and owner of Desert Star Family Planning in Phoenix — the only Black-owned independent abortion provider in the border state of Arizona. Her upcoming book is Undue Burden: A Black Woman Physician on Being Christian and Pro-Abortion in the Reproductive Justice Movement.
(2023-04-10). "Unconscionable": Planned Parenthood's Alexis McGill Johnson Slams Texas Ruling on Abortion Pill. democracynow.org 
We speak with Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, about the ruling by a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas to revoke the Food and Drug Administration approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Shortly after the Texas ruling, a federal judge in Washington ordered the FDA to keep mifepristone on the market and maintain the status quo. The Justice Department has appealed the Texas ruling. "People will not stop seeking access to abortion," Johnson says. "We are just making it harder for people to get th…
(2023-04-10). Headlines for April 10, 2023. democracynow.org Fate of Medication Abortion in Legal Limbo as Two U.S. Judges Issue Conflicting Rulings, Clarence Thomas Defends Luxury Gifts from Harlan Crow, GOP Megadonor and Nazi Memorabilia Collector, DOJ Probes Leak of Pentagon Documents About Ukraine War, U.S. Surveillance on Allies, Russian Strike Kills Young Girl and Father as 31 Abducted Ukrainian Children Returned to Families, China Holds Military Drills Following Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's Trip to U.S., Israel Strikes Syria, Gaza as IDF Raid In Occupied West Bank Kills Another Palestinian Teen, Saudi and Houthi Officials Meet for Yemen Peace Talks Media…
(2023-04-10). Jessica Mason Pieklo: Republicans' Anti-Abortion Moves Are Part of Wider "Authoritarian Movement" democracynow.org 
We look at the dueling rulings by two federal judges on the abortion pill mifepristone. A Trump-appointed judge in Texas suspended the Food and Drug Administration's decades-old approval of the drug, while a judge in Washington state ordered the agency to maintain the status quo. Jessica Mason Pieklo, executive editor of Rewire News Group, says the judicial assault on reproductive health is "a constitutional crisis" that requires urgent attention. "This is not just about trying to restrict access to abortion pills. This is an authoritarian movement that is afoot in this country, and Congre…
(2023-04-10). Anti-Corruption Campaign: 142 Raids in Last 72 Hours. orinocotribune.com In the last 72 hours, the Public Ministry issued 67 new arrest warrants against citizens allegedly responsible for acts of corruption. Likewise, 142 raids were carried out across the national territory. | The information was released by Attorney General of Venezuela Tarek William Saab, who said that the actions of the Venezuelan State are part of an on-going anti-corruption campaign. He added that these raids seek to dismantle the corruption network within the oil industry, known as the PDVSA-Crypto case. |
(2023-04-10). 'Burning of Judas' Ceremony Celebrated in Caracas on Easter Sunday. orinocotribune.com 
On Easter Sunday, the traditional burning of "Judas" that takes place on every year was carried out in different parishes of Caracas and in various provinces throughout Venezuela. This traditional celebration involves burning a character chosen to represent Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus Christ and revealed his location, leading to his execution. The celebration symbolizes ridding oneself of evil and beginning the new year in purity. | In the Santa Rosalía parish, specifically on César Rengifo Boulevard, the figure of the dollar was burned. Community culture coordinator Belkis Hernández pointed ou…
(2023-04-10). Boston Teamsters rally to prepare Aug. 1 UPS strike. workers.org 
Boston Over 1,000 delivery drivers and warehouse logistics workers at United Parcel Service (UPS), many donning T-shirts emblazoned "Ready to Strike" over their UPS uniforms, rallied in force at Boston's Teamsters Local 25 headquarters in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood April 2. UPS rank-and-file Teamsters on the Local 25 rally stage, Boston, . . . |
(2023-04-10). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-04-10). Socialist Party of Zambia attacked by members of ruling party, Dr. Fred M'membe arrested. peoplesdispatch.org According to the Socialist Party, their party members were attacked at a campaign meeting ahead of a by-election in the Serenje district and SP President Dr. Fred M'membe was later arrested…
(2023-04-10). Dollar is down to 81.72 rubles, euro stands at 88.13 rubles on Moscow exchange. tass.com The euro exchange rate amounted to 88.13 rubles…
(2023-04-10). Russian stock indices in the green on Monday — market data. tass.com The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 1.55% to 2,547.35 points…
(2023-04-10). Kiev regime's troops bombard DPR 20 times over past day — mission. tass.com Four civilians were injured…
(2023-04-10). Ukrainian intelligence agent detained in Zaporozhye Region — law enforcement. tass.com The agent passed on information about locations of military and civilian facilities in Zaporozhye and Kherson regions…
(2023-04-10). Russia's government approves agreement with Kyrgyzstan on common air defense system. tass.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's resolution posted on the internet portal of legal information…
(2023-04-10). Draft statement condemning Kiev's repression against UOC submitted to State Duma. tass.com The Russian lawmakers call on the international community, lawmakers, politicians, diplomats and human rights organizations to "give a principled legal assessment to the criminal actions of the Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky regime"
(2023-04-10). Over 100 Russian soldiers released from captivity in Ukraine land in Moscow. tass.com The soldiers will undergo treatment and rehabilitation at the defense ministry's medical institutions…
(2023-04-10). Russia starts manufacturing its first Rokot-M carrier rocket — Khrunichev Center. tass.com Director General of the Center M. V. Khrunichev Alexei Varochko said that the production of prototypes, as well as a number of promising components for the first rocket…
(2023-04-10). Russia to adjust Angara carrier rockets for deliveries of modules to new orbital outpost. tass.com Aleksey Varochko, General Director of the Khrunichev Space Center, said that the upgraded Angara-A5M will be used to supply various modules to ROS…
(2023-04-10). Elon Musk refuses to delete Russian security official Medvedev's post on Twitter. tass.com A Twitter follower previously drew Musk's attention to Medvedev's post about Ukraine…
(2023-04-10). European Fencing Confederation's athletes against Russia's neutral-status participation. tass.com On January 25, the IOC Executive Board proposed to allow individual athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in international sports tournaments, but only under certain conditions…
(2023-04-10). Patriot and SAMP/T systems to be supplied to Ukraine soon — top brass. tass.com Command spokesman Yuriy Ignat did not specify exactly when the Ukrainian authorities expect to receive these systems…
(2023-04-10). US authorities check validity of classified documents posted on social networks — Pentagon. tass.com Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said there was an interagency effort to assess the impact of these photographed documents on US national security…
(2023-04-10). Belarus' updated national security concept made to pre-empt new threats — security chief. tass.com According to Alexander Volfovich, the nation's updated security concept is "a guide for the work of government bodies in all spheres to ensure the country's security, to protect the population and defend national interests"
(2023-04-10). Leak of classified materials not to affect US' support of Ukraine — White House. tass.com National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said that US "will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes"
(2023-04-10). Thousands of Germans rally for peace settlement in Ukraine during Easter demonstrations. tass.com The participants called on German authorities to immediately begin peace talks to end the conflict in Ukraine…
(2023-04-10). The Ohio woman who beat the Red Scare blacklists. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Where the Columbus Convention Center's concrete parking garage now sits, there once stood an old home that hosted a modest bookstore stocked with liberal titles and publications, including selections from the National Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The establishment was run by the homeowners: the radical organizer and activist, Anna …
(2023-04-10). Indictment Boosted Trump's Fundraising Even More Than His Campaign Announcement. truthout.org They say crime doesn't pay, but a criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump is proving pretty lucrative. Trump's 2024 presidential campaign raised $7 million in the three days since a Manhattan grand jury indicted Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records on March 30, senior Trump advisor Jason Miller tweeted Tuesday. The Trump campaign is not required to file quarterly… |
(2023-04-10). Declaran emergencia en ciudades brasileñas tras inundaciones. telesurtv.net Más de 7.700 familias están sin hogar y desplazadas. Lula sobrevoló las zonas afectadas y se reunió este domingo con las autoridades locales.
(2023-04-10). Presidenta hondureña anuncia intervención en cárceles locales. telesurtv.net A su vez, una balacera se produjo en la cárcel de máxima seguridad de Ilama poco después de que Xiomara Castro anunciara una intervención en los centros penales.
(2023-04-10). Palestina denuncia escalada violenta por parte de Israel. telesurtv.net "Las provocaciones israelíes contra Al-Aqsa son inaceptables y convertirán sus patios en un campo de batalla", dijeron desde la Autoridad Nacional Palestina.
(2023-04-10). Papa Francisco ruega por la paz en Palestina tras escalada israelí. telesurtv.net Asimismo, dedicó unas palabras a las víctimas de los terremotos de febrero en Turquía y Siria, donde murieron más de 55.000 personas en su mayoría de la región del Kurdistán.
(2023-04-10). Anuncian reunión de cancilleres de Siria, Türkiye, Irán y Rusia. telesurtv.net El propósito principal de la reunión es avanzar en el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Türkiye y Siria, interrumpidas desde 2011, tras el estallido de la guerra y la intervención extranjera.
(2023-04-10). El legado de la lucha de Emiliano Zapata en América Latina. telesurtv.net Zapata nació en Anenecuilco, en el estado de Morelos, el día 8 de agosto de 1879 y fue asesinado el 10 de abril de 1919, a la edad de 39 años.
(2023-04-10). China realiza segundo día de ejercicios militares en Taiwán. telesurtv.net Beijing, por su parte, dijo que las operaciones son necesarias para "salvaguardar la soberanía nacional y la integridad territorial de China".
(2023-04-10). Despiden en Qalqilya a palestino asesinado por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Este domingo, grandes multitudes en la gobernación de Qalqilya en Cisjordania lloraron el cuerpo del joven fallecido hasta su lugar de descanso final en la ciudad de Azzun.
(2023-04-10). Disminuye sismicidad en Nevado del Ruiz pero mantienen alerta naranja. telesurtv.net El SGC advierte que aunque se registra una disminución en la sismicidad, el volcán no cambiará a nivel amarillo pronto.
(2023-04-10). Al menos tres heridos deja tiroteo en Delaware, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo se registró la noche de este sábado en el centro comercial Christiana Mall de la ciudad de Newark, en el estado de Delaware, noreste de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.).
(2023-04-10). Incendio en comunidad residencial filipina deja siete muertos. telesurtv.net Un portavoz de Bomberos, Gary Raymon Cantillon, ha confirmado siete fallecidos y un herido y ha apuntado a un ventilador eléctrico sobrecalentado como origen del siniestro.
(2023-04-10). Derrumbe de edificio deja cinco heridos en Marsella, Francia. telesurtv.net Un total de 33 edificios han sido evacuados, y 163 personas han recibido atención sanitaria.
(2023-04-10). Asesinan a líder de la etnia asháninka en el centro de Perú. telesurtv.net Según las versiones de las autoridades locales, dos hombre encapuchados acribillaron a balazos a Santiago Camilo Contoricón Antúnez, para luego huir del lugar en motocicletas.
(2023-04-10). Al menos cuatro fallecidos tras avalancha en Alpes franceses. telesurtv.net Hay nueve lesionados a consecuencia del accidente, ocurrido en el glaciar de Armancette se ubica al este de Francia, cerca de la frontera con Italia.
(2023-04-10). Denuncian asesinatos de líder social y exfirmante de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz informó de la muerte de Diego Mauricio Mejía Rojas y Luis Alberto Quiñones Cortés a mano de desconocidos armados.
(2023-04-10). Fiscalía de Ecuador confirma que suben a 35 las víctimas por deslave en Alausí. telesurtv.net Localizan otros dos cuerpos sin vida en la quebrada de El Tingo. Serán entregados a sus familiares una vez identificados.
(2023-04-10). Pandilla armada embosca y mata a tres policías haitianos. telesurtv.net Fueron emboscados cuando patrullaban el área de Thomassin, en Puerto Príncipe. Primer Ministro condena el hecho.
(2023-04-10). República Dominicana mantiene alerta en 14 provincias por lluvias. telesurtv.net La oficina de atención de emergencias recomendó a la población no hacer uso de balnearios (ríos) en las provincias bajo alerta, ante posibles crecidas.
(2023-04-10). Ofrecen recompensa por autores del asesinato de líder indígena peruano. telesurtv.net El objetivo es colaborar con la Policía Nacional y para que ciudadanos que tienen información de primera mano contribuyan en la identificación de los autores del hecho.
(2023-04-10). Belarús pide protección de Rusia ante cualquier agresión. telesurtv.net El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, instó a buscar un acto jurídico interestatal que garantice la seguridad de Belarús.
(2023-04-10). Avanzan diálogos de paz en Yemen. telesurtv.net Según medios locales, el Consejo Supremo Político de los hutíes administra las zonas en Yemen controladas por los rebeldes.
(2023-04-10). China envía portaviones Shandong cerca de Taiwán. telesurtv.net Las tensiones en torno a Taiwán aumentaron desde agosto de 2022, cuando la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU., Nancy Pelosi, visitó la isla.
(2023-04-10). Fallecen dos personas por derrumbe de edificio en Francia. telesurtv.net El alcalde añadió que han contabilizado cinco personas heridas hasta el momento, aunque ninguna de ellas en estado grave.
(2023-04-10). Tropas israelíes asesinan a joven palestino. telesurtv.net El ejército israelí ha asesinado a 93 palestinos en lo que va de año, de los cuales 17 eran menores de edad y una mujer.
(2023-04-10). Casi 1.000 migrantes arriban en 24 horas a Lampedusa, Italia. telesurtv.net Casi 2.000 migrantes permanecen en las instalaciones que solo cuenta con una capacidad para 400 personas.
(2023-04-10). US to Test Expedited Asylum Screenings at Mexico Border. latinorebels.com Migrants who enter the United States illegally will be screened by asylum officers while in custody under a limited experiment that provides them access to legal counsel, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday.
(2023-04-10). Rutgers Faculty Declares Strike In Historic Showdown. popularresistance.org Leaders of three Rutgers University faculty unions declared a strike Sunday, saying negotiations have stalled over new contracts for the 9,000 Rutgers University professors, part-time lecturers and graduate student workers they represent at the state's largest university. The strike is one of the largest faculty walkouts in U.S. higher education history and is expected to disrupt classes for more than 67,000 students on Rutgers' New Brunswick-Piscataway, Newark and Camden campuses. | "Our boards voted unanimously that we will be going on strike tomorrow," Rutgers AAUP-AFT President Rebecca Givan told her members…
(2023-04-10). 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.
(2023-04-10). Saturday 4/15: #AbortionRights: Nationwide Protests to Demand & Defend Abortion Pill Access. indybay.org Nationwide marches, rallies, and actions…
(2023-04-10). Danny Wu, director of American: An Odyssey to 1947, discusses Orson Welles and political and cultural life in the US in the 1930s and '40s. wsws.org Wu's documentary begins and ends with Welles' leaving America in 1947, essentially driven out of the country by the combined efforts of the FBI, congressional witch-hunters and the media empire of William Randolph Hearst.
(2023-04-10). Warren Truck workers denounce layoffs at Stellantis Sterling Heights plant. wsws.org Workers at the suburban Detroit plant denounced plans to cut more than 400 jobs at the nearby factory in Sterling Heights.
(2023-04-10). This week in history: April 10-16. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2023-04-10). Texas state government takes control of Houston public schools. wsws.org The Texas Education Agency is moving forward with plans to take over the Houston Independent School District, the state's largest district, raising prospects of school closures and layoffs.
(2023-04-10). British-Irish agreement enshrines sectarian division. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site is republishing a statement issued by its Editorial Board on April 25, 1998, after the signing on April 10 of the Good Friday Agreement between the governments of the UK and Ireland, and the major parties of Northern Ireland including Sinn Féin and the then dominant Ulster Unionist Party.
(2023-04-10). Sri Lankan sewage maintenance workers killed due to lack of basic safety measures. wsws.org The Colombo Municipal Council does not provide adequate training or supply airtight masks to prevent the inhalation of toxic gases or safety gloves, protective shoes and clothes to wear prevent contact with excrement.
(2023-04-10). Texas Republican Governor Abbott pledges to "swiftly" pardon fascist killer. wsws.org Abbott's proclamation is a continuation of Republican efforts to legitimatize far-right vigilante violence.
(2023-04-10). Australian defence minister visits New Zealand to strengthen anti-China alliance. wsws.org New Zealand defence minister Andrew Little made clear that the Labour-led government supports greater integration with the anti-China military buildup underway as part of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the UK and US.
(2023-04-10). US Navy Secretary: AUKUS submarine pact is about "defeating" China. wsws.org Top US officials more or less openly stated the Australian submarine deal was a preparation for war against China, contradicting the various lies and evasions of the Australian Labor government.
(2023-04-10). Train drivers' union agrees to massive cut in real wages for railway workers in Germany. wsws.org The new contract imposing cuts in real wages for rail workers in southwest Germany reveals the ugly collaboration of the state government, transit corporations and the GDL (German Train Drivers Union).
(2023-04-10). The "Independent National Convention '23": A reactionary political freakshow, part two. wsws.org Several of the main organizers and speakers from February's "Rage Against the War Machine" rally reconvened in Austin, Texas last week for a three-day conference that featured Texas Separatists, anti-vaccine zealots, anti-Semites, and cryptocurrency hustlers, along with journalist Chris Hedges.
(2023-04-10). Mobilize educators and workers to support striking University of Michigan graduate students! wsws.org Our committee urges mass picketing and the mobilization of the entire U-M campus, including the student body and all sections of workers on campus, to broaden this struggle as widely as possible.
(2023-04-10). Leaked documents show massive US involvement in Ukraine war. wsws.org The documents reveal that NATO has deployed over 150 military personnel to Ukraine, and demonstrate the degree to which the United States and its NATO allies fund, arm, train, and directly command the Ukrainian military.
(2023-04-10). Life expectancy fell 4.6 years in New York City in 2020. wsws.org Figures released by New York City's health department shows life expectancy in New York City during the first year of the COVID pandemic fell by a jaw-dropping five years. The poorest districts of the wealthy city were hardest hit.
(2023-04-10). SYRIZA's responsibility for Greece's Tempi train deaths. wsws.org The Tempi deaths occurred on New Democracy's watch, but SYRIZA bears no less responsibility due to its betrayal of a mass movement of the working class during the last 15 years.
(2023-04-10). Junior doctors begin four-day strike in England to demand pay rise. wsws.org The sabotage by the British Medical Association leadership and other union bureaucracies has resulted in another year of below inflation pay deals and prevented a joint offensive for better pay and working conditions by National Health Service workers.
(2023-04-10). Texas judge issues injunction barring most common abortion drug. wsws.org The opinion by federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an anti-abortion zealot appointed by Donald Trump, is a fascistic political diatribe.
(2023-04-10). Farmington, New Mexico man fatally shot by police who went to wrong address. wsws.org In what the Farmington Police Department called "a chaotic situation," an innocent man was shot dead at his front door.
(2023-04-10). Truck drivers on strike for three weeks in South Hesse, Germany. wsws.org A brutal military-style attack by a Polish private militia on striking truck drivers from Eastern Europe sheds a harsh light on the slave-like conditions under which thousands of long-distance truck drivers work in this industry.
(2023-04-10). Biden visits Ireland to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement, snubs UK government. wsws.org Biden will arrive in Belfast in the evening greeted by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak but will spend fewer than 24 hours in Northern Ireland, travelling to Dublin Wednesday afternoon.
(2023-04-10). In China, Macron criticizes US policy on Taiwan, demands European "war economy" wsws.org Macron called for France to respond to growing tensions with Washington with a vast military build-up, financed by attacks on the working class.
(2023-04-10). Southern California dockworkers, working without a contract, shut down ports for 24 hours. wsws.org Whatever the circumstances behind the stoppages, they are a clear sign that the deal to keep workers on the job without a contract is being challenged by pent-up rank-and-file anger.
