Dave DeCamp (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 …

David Giesen (2023-04-11). Monday 4/10: An olfactory diagnosis of deities: determining the sweetest-smelling gods. indybay.org Googlemeet: meet.google.com/bmf-icpi-ewz…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-11). Calculated Misrepresentations: The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2023-04-11). The Wages of Fear. "The Lethal Powers of the Inimitable Covid Pathogen" globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-04-11). How Long Have You Been Consuming Gene Therapied Pork? globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (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

Dr. William Makis (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

Drag Up Fight Back Demo in SF (2023-04-11). 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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). China's computing power scale grows by 30 percent annually, ranking second globally. ecns.cn As China's computing industry develops fast in recent years, its computing power scale grows by nearly 30 percent annually, ranking the second in the world, after the United States.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). Jay Chou launches lawsuit against NetEase over rights infringement. ecns.cn Chinese singer Jay Chou launched a lawsuit against NetEase for rights infringement, which has sparked debate on Sina Weibo, a Chinese social platform, on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). Chinese, foreign banks bolster BRI. ecns.cn Some of China's large State-owned commercial banks and foreign lenders have continuously consolidated the Belt and Road Initiative and expanded into new areas of business to align with China's new development pattern and advance the country's high-level opening up.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). China's PPI down 2.5 pct in March. ecns.cn China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 2.5 percent year on year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). China's CPI up 0.7 pct in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.7 percent year on year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). People keen to get away for May Day. ecns.cn China's tourism industry will continue to surge as people show a strong desire to travel during the May Day holiday despite it being almost a month away, according to industry insiders.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). Despite fewer cases, CDC reaffirms vaccination drive. ecns.cn Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, people are still encouraged to get vaccinated and get their booster shots regardless of whether they have been previously infected or not, so as to reinforce herd immunity against the virus.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). IPO system reaches big milestone. ecns.cn The highly anticipated market-wide implementation of the registration-based IPO mechanism got off to a sound start on Monday as the first 10 main board companies to list under this mechanism started trading.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). School sees graduate numbers soar. ecns.cn Mangbu Secondary School is located in Mangbu township, about 30 kilometers from Zhenxiong's county seat. The only bus between the two places takes more than 60 minutes along a zigzag mountain road.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). China maintains blue alert for sandstorms. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Tuesday morning continued to issue a blue alert for sandstorms in multiple regions in the next 24 hours.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). 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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). China-Laos Railway launches cross-border passenger trains linking Kunming, Vientiane. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway will operate international passenger trains running between Kunming South Station in South China's Yunnan province and Vientiane Station in Laos starting from Thursday, according to China Railway Kunming Group.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-11). World Bank raises global growth outlook for 2023 on China's recovery. ecns.cn World Bank Group President David Malpass announced on Wednesday the lender has raised its global growth forecast for 2023 to 2 percent from 1.7 percent in January due to China's recovery.

ecns.cn (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).

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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…

Editor (2023-04-11). The discreet charm of the bourgeoisie. mronline.org No, it's not about another unknown Bunuel film. But if he had lived and knew about Finland's election results, he could write a script and direct something similar.

Editor (2023-04-11). 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.

Edward Hunt (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

Frank Hartzell (2023-04-11). 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…

Global Research News (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 …

Huda Ammori (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.

Human Rights Watch (2023-04-11). 20 Years After Deadly US Attack, Free Press Still Threatened in Iraq. juancole.com Sarah Sanbar Iraq Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division @SarahSanbar ( Human Rights Watch ) — April 8 is a day that lives in infamy for media in Iraq. 20 years ago, two American missiles hit the Al Jazeera offices in Baghdad, killing a reporter and wounding a cameraman. Shortly afterwards, American forces …

Ian Angus (2023-04-11). The Fishing Revolution and the Origins of Capitalism. globalresearch.ca

It's Going Down (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…

Juan Cole (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 …

Karsten Riise (2023-04-11). "US Side-Channel" to China-Saudi-Iran Talks on Nuclear. globalresearch.ca

Kerry Smith (2023-04-11). Protesters demand 'Earthcare, not warfare'. greenleft.org.au Around 25 protestors stopped work at a bullet factory in Benalla, in Victoria, and called for the police to be disarmed. Kerry Smith reports.

Khubaka Michael Harris (2023-04-11). Friday 4/21: CA Black Agriculture Working Group hosts Farm to Fork Friday "A Taste of Africa" indybay.org Fresno, California…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-04-11). 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…

Konrad Rƒôkas (2023-04-11). Displacement or Migration to Poland: Ukrainian Population Movements. Destabilization in Central Europe? globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-04-11). Kiev to Run Out of Its Anti-air Missiles. globalresearch.ca

Mac Slavo (2023-04-11). US Is "Concerned" About China's Activity Near Taiwan. globalresearch.ca

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (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…

Marie Flood (2023-04-11). Knitting Nannas tell Santos to stop its Pilliga fracking plan. greenleft.org.au Knitting Nannas and Friends gathered outside Santo's Sydney office to protest as the company held its annual general in Tarndanya/Adelaide. Marie Flood reports.

Martin Edwin Andersen (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…

Michael Petrelis (2023-04-11). 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…

Mothers on the March (2023-04-11). 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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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…

noreply (2023-04-11). I Knew There Was Something About This… smoothiex12.blogspot.com son of a bitch. Now I get it, it was the pin of Master of Sports of USSR which almost blew his cover)))) They really need to get their act together in fucking G(R)U. But then again, Putin, Patrushev and others are primarily KGB(SVR), so, they don't mind those losers from General Staff failing. Inter-service rivalry, you know, wink, wink. B…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-11). Chile Pushes Authoritarian Police Law. orinocotribune.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…

People's Park (2023-04-11). 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)…

Peter Koenig (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

Pieter Borger (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 …

Protest listed w (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…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (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!

Reiner Fuellmich (2023-04-11). The Covid Plandemic: Fear Is the Name of the Game — The Legal Approach. globalresearch.ca

Rep. Ron Paul (2023-04-11). Peace Is Breaking Out in the Middle East… And Washington Is Not Happy! globalresearch.ca

Repost (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.

reprint (2023-04-11). 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.

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2023-04-11). Saturday 5/20: Asian and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival. indybay.org Bohol Circle Immigrant Park | 2901 5th St, Alameda CA, 94501…

Rhythmix (2023-04-11). Saturday 4/22: Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit: Closing Reception. indybay.org Rhythmix Cultural Works | 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda CA, 94501…

Rise Up Bay Area (2023-04-11). 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…

Scott Huminski (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.

Shadow Circus Creature Theatre (2023-04-11). Saturday 6/3: Shadow Circus: Voidville. indybay.org Amado's | 998 Valencia Street | San Francisco…

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-11). Trade & Geopolitics: What to Expect From Visit of Brazil's President Lula to China. sputnikglobe.com Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 77, was earlier forced to postpone his visit to China due to a bout of "bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia due to influenza A", according to an official statement from his presidential office. Chinese authorities were informed of the desire of Brazil's leader to reschedule the trip.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-11). US Distorted Portrayal of Ukraine Conflict Likely Inspired Pentagon Leak, Ex-Official Says. sputnikglobe.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.

sputnikglobe (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.

Staff (2023-04-11). "Devastating": GOP Texas Gov. Moves to Pardon Man Convicted of Murdering Black Lives Matter Protester. democracynow.org Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott says he is "working as swiftly" as possible to pardon a U.S. Army sergeant who was just convicted Friday of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 just blocks from the Texas state Capitol. Daniel Perry was also convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for fatally shooting 28-year-old Air Force veteran Garrett Foster. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Monday it is now launching an investigation into Governor Abbott's request for an expedited pardon. We're joined by Hiram Gilberto Garcia, an independent journalist who live…

Staff (2023-04-11). Headlines for April 11, 2023. democracynow.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…

Staff (2023-04-11). No Justin, No Peace: Expelled TN Rep. Justin Jones Reinstated After Unanimous Nashville Council Vote. democracynow.org Democratic Representative Justin Jones has returned to the Tennessee state House, just days after Republicans voted to expel him. The Metropolitan Council of Nashville voted 36 to 0 on Monday to reinstate him. Following the vote, Jones's supporters marched to the Tennessee Legislature, where he was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol. Justin Pearson of Memphis, who was also expelled last week, could be reappointed to the Tennessee House Wednesday if a majority of the Shelby County Commission's 13 members agree to it. We air highlights from Monday's proceedings, as well as Pearson's speech…

Staff (2023-04-11). "Spyfail" Author James Bamford: What Leaked Pentagon Docs Show About Ukraine War, U.S. Spying on Allies. democracynow.org The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into a recent leak of highly classified Pentagon intelligence documents revealing secrets about the war in Ukraine, as well as details about the U.S. spying on a number of its adversaries, as well as its allies, including Israel and South Korea. We discuss the documents, the agencies they come from, how and where they were released, and more with investigative journalist James Bamford, whose latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.

Staff (2023-04-11). Increased Tourism & Financial Transactions: Holy Week 2023 in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan officials offered a summary of the movements throughout the country during Holy Week. There were a greater number of tourists and transactions compared to the previous year. | Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez offered details; 9,430,258 people moved throughout the country. This figure indicates an increase of 5.13% compared to 2022. | "It was a safe and happy Holy Week. We are impressed by the high influx of visitor…

Staff (2023-04-11). Dreizin's first UN-retraction. thedreizinreport.com We'll get to the un-retraction. And, I have more to say about DeSantis. First: Why the U.S. and UK….. …..stopped their MANNED surveillance flights near Crimea….. …..at the end of September Let's start with….. The Amazon (Washington) Post, April 10th, 2023: Ooooh….. Sounds familiar. Where did I read this before? The Dreizin Report, March 5th,...…

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-11). Avalancha en los Alpes franceses deja saldo de seis fallecidos. telesurtv.net Entre las víctimas se encuentran dos guías y cuatro clientes. Otro visitante resultó herido leve.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-11). Gobierno de Lula cumple 100 días con prioridad en lo social en Brasil. telesurtv.net Los cambios sociales de su gestión tienen como fin lograr la reconstrucción y unión el país.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-11). Colombia reporta inestabilidad constante en volcán Nevado del Ruiz. telesurtv.net El Servicio Geológico Colombiano asegura que el nivel de actividad del volcán continuará en alerta naranja por varias semanas.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-11). Regresan 106 soldados rusos del cautiverio ucraniano en intercambio. telesurtv.net Los militares liberados serán trasladados a Moscú, capital del país euroasiático, en aeronaves de las Fuerzas Aéreas rusas.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-11). Al menos diez fallecidos por caída de ómnibus en región de Lima. telesurtv.net El ómnibus se despistó a la altura del kilómetro 109 de la carretera Central, en el distrito de Chicla, provincia de Huarochirí.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-11). Declaran alerta naranja en sectores de Alausí, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La alerta fue emitida para los sectores de Namza Chico, Pasán, Quebrada La Ninfa, UE Eloy Alfaro y Puente Chachán.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-11). Israel admite uso excesivo de la fuerza contra mezquita Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net El jefe de la policía israelí, Kobi Shabtai, aceptó el alto nivel de brutalidad ejecutado por las fuerzas de Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (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.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (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.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (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.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (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.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-11). Asesinan a líder comunal en Antioquía, Colombia. telesurtv.net Rodolfo Holguín Martínez era un reconocido líder, campesino y miembro de la Junta de Acción Comunal de la vereda San Vicente.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-11). China concluye con éxito ensayos militares cerca de Taiwán. telesurtv.net Los ejercicios militares de China se centraron este lunes en la simulación de un bloqueo marítimo a la isla.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-11). ONU condena asesinato de tres policías en capital de Haití. telesurtv.net El primer ministro Ariel Henry catalogó el asesinato como "barbarie" y lamentó que las pandillas siembren el terror.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-11). Rusia refuerza sistemas de defensa antiaérea en fronteras. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de defensa antiaérea estudian defender la frontera noroccidental tras el ingreso de Finlandia a la OTAN…

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-11). Volcán Cotopaxi emite columna de humo y ceniza en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Con 5.897 metros sobre el nivel del mar, el cráter del Cotopaxi resulta uno de los más peligrosos por área de impacto.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-11). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 por 13 ∞ semana en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La autoridad sanitaria de Bolivia destacó que se están acercando a los niveles más bajos de la pandemia de la Covid-19.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-11). Inicia campaña de vacunación contra la gripe en Brasil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud indicó que, en esta etapa, el objetivo es vacunar a al menos el 90 por ciento de quienes integren los grupos prioritarios.

teleSUR, odr, MER (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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (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.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR, SH (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.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-11). Dólar agro comienza a regir en Argentina para enfrentar la sequía. telesurtv.net El complejo sojero y 30 economías regionales tendrán acceso a un tipo de cambio diferencial y fijo de 300 pesos.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-11). Al menos cinco muertos deja tiroteo en Kentucky, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El atacante murió poco después de que ocurriera el tiroteo a las 08H30 horas locales en Old National Bank, en la cuadra 300 de East Main Street.

The Conversation (2023-04-11). The untapped Power of Ocean Winds — why New Zealand is looking Offshore for future renewable Energy. juancole.com By Craig Stevens, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research | — The latest synthesis report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes it clear we need to prepare for intensifying impacts, while also cutting emissions dramatically. One beacon of hope is the global growth in renewable energy, with offshore wind in …

The Green Arcade (2023-04-11). 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…

Tilo Graser, Gabriele Krone-Schmalz (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.

UCSC Climate Coalition (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…

Victoria Torres (2023-04-11). Holy Week Vacations: 80,000 Passengers Use Maiquetía Airport. orinocotribune.com

William Walter Kay (2023-04-11). The Russia -Ukraine War: Russia Unleashes Its TOS-1A Rocket System. globalresearch.ca

Women's March Monterey (2023-04-11). 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…

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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).

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (2023-04-11). Four years since the arrest of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange. wsws.org Assange has spent almost a third of his adult life behind bars, for the "crime" of exposing illegal wars, diplomatic conspiracies and mass surveillance.

Yevgeny Primakov (2023-04-11). There Is No Peace in Sight. "Am Afraid that More Difficult Times are Coming". A Russian Viewpoint. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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. …

Rick Rozoff (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 …

Rick Rozoff (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). 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…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-04-10). Two African American State Representatives Expelled by Tennessee Republican Majority. globalresearch.ca

Abolghasem Bayyenat (2023-04-10). The Limits of Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement. fpif.org The recent Saudi-Iranian

Adriaan Alsema (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…

Alexander Rubenstein, The Grayzone. (2023-04-10). Leaked Documents Expose US-NATO Ukraine War Plans. popularresistance.org The New York Times has reported "a significant breach of American intelligence in the effort to aid Ukraine" through the leak of classified documents which have been shared on social media. It correspondents cited "senior Biden administration officials" who apparently tipped the outlet off to the story. Documents circulating on Telegram which closely resemble those referred to by the Times are reproduced at the end of this article. | The Times writes, "Military analysts said the documents appear to have been modified in certain parts from their original format, overstating American estimates of Ukrainian war dead…

americanthinker (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?

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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?>

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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…

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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…

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (2023-04-10). Good Friday, then and now. americanthinker.com Once upon a time, skyscrapers would honor the day through their lighting. Today…

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (2023-04-10). The problem of nonprofit organizations. americanthinker.com A renowned corruption-fighter takes on false philanthropy.

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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.

americanthinker (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.

Andrew Perez (2023-04-10). America's First Dark Money Ballot Line. levernews.com

Ann Brown (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 …

Ann Brown (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 …

Ann Brown (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 …

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). A Matter of Personal Hospitality: Buying the US Supreme Court. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). In Video 18+: Ukrainians Failed To Evacuate British Mercenary. southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). In Video: Ukrainian Border Guard Reveals Secrets Of Ukrainian "Patriots" southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). Kiev's Official Admits "Horrible Losses" southfront.org Illustrative ImageAccording to a Ukrainian diplomat Kiev will admit its losses in the future, after the end of the conflict. | Written by Increasingly, Ukraine's defeat is being admitted even among officials of Kiev's neo-Nazi regime. Recently, a Ukrainian diplomat claimed that his country is suffering "horrible losses". According to him, the government is hidi…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-10). Military Situation In Syria On April 10, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (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…

Anonymous103 (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. |

Anonymous765 (2023-04-10). U.S. Launched Informational Attack Before Kiev's Offensive On The Ground. southfront.org |

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-10). As Donald Trump Surrenders to Authorities in NY, Remember Feb 1924: The Trial of Adolf Hitler. transcend.org

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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."

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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?>

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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…"

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (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.

Ariel Terrero (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…

Arturo Contreras Camero (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…

Arzu Geybullayeva (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 …

Ashley K. Shelton, Truthout. (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.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (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 (…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (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".

Brasil de Fato (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…

Brenda Norrell (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.

Brett Wilkins (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. |

Brett Wilkins (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… |

Brett Wilkins (2023-04-10). 'Absolutely insane': Greg Abbott seeks pardon for man convicted of murdering BLM protester. nationofchange.org "Now the man who killed Garrett Foster, while Foster protested George Floyd's murder, will be pardoned. George Floyd's pardon is still stuck with the Board of Pardons. If a fiction author wrote this, no one would believe it."

Brittani Banks (2023-04-10). Fifty Years After Chile's Coup, the First Year of Popular Unity. independentmediainstitute.org Ten days after the 1973 coup against the Popular Unity (UP) government of President Salvador Allende, the military opened the Río Chico concentration camp on Dawson Island, located in the Strait of Magellan, near the southern tip of Chile. The island had served as an extermination camp by a Catholic order between 1891 and 1911 …

Brittani Banks (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 …

Caitlin A. Johnstone (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.

cameron orr (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 …

Carlos Heller (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….

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (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…

contributors (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 …

Craig Louis Stehr (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.]…

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2023-04-10). Pesticides drifting to unintended flowers could harm pollinators, study finds. nationofchange.org Being exposed to multiple pesticides is concerning for the health of bees and could have serious implications for crop production, the function of ecosystems and human health.

Dana Sanchez (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 …

Dave DeCamp, AntiWar. (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."

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave DeCamp (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 …

Dave LIndorff (2023-04-10). After 4 Years in Isolation, Action Causes Light to Pierce Through for Assange as Australia Says: 'Enough!'. thiscantbehappening.net

Dean Baker (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 …

Deja Gaston (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.

DJ Mouse (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!

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Italian rice producer to attend consumer expo in China. ecns.cn The third edition of CICPE will take place between April 10 and April 15 in Haikou, the capital of the southern province of Hainan. Acquerello will join the exhibition along with 146 other Italian brands as Italy is the guest of honor this year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Tesla to build energy-storage mega factory in Shanghai. ecns.cn U.S. carmaker Tesla Inc. announced Sunday that it will build a new mega factory in Shanghai, which will be dedicated to manufacturing the company's energy-storage product Megapack.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Iranian team to visit Saudi Arabia to prepare embassy reopening: media. ecns.cn A technical team from Iran will "probably" travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to prepare for the reopening of the Iranian embassy in Riyadh, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Meetings of leaders facilitate steady, long-term development of China's ties with France, EU. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing, which was followed by a trilateral meeting Xi held with Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Relief program put back to work. ecns.cn Central authorities are increasingly turning to the visible hand of the government to ensure that older, less-skilled rural workers are able to find work at a time when manual laborers are increasingly being replaced by artificial intelligence and automation.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). PLA undertakes major military exercise. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army carried out a number of simulated strikes against key targets on the Taiwan Island and its surrounding waters in exercises over the weekend, the command said.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Scientists deny claims COVID data was withheld. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have denied accusations that China deliberately withheld key information regarding the origins of COVID-19, and said the latest published study suggested that humans may have introduced the virus to the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, Hubei province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Agriculture seen as key to U.S.-China ties. ecns.cn Senior diplomats of China and the United States have said they expect agricultural engagement between the two countries to remain strong to benefit both and contribute to global food security, even though tensions continue to be high in their relations.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Special envoys raise hopes for peace. ecns.cn At the heart of the Chinese envoys' discussions with foreign peers is Beijing's overarching blueprint for peace — the Global Security Initiative, which was proposed by President Xi Jinping in April last year, officials and experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Chinese tourists ready to hop aboard cruise trips abroad. ecns.cn U.S.-based cruise line operator Royal Caribbean International said it has seen growing demand from Chinese travelers for cruise trips abroad and the company is fully confident in the recovery trend of China's ocean cruise market.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). NEVs driving up sales growth in the country. ecns.cn Vehicle sales, especially those of new energy vehicles, in China picked up speed in March after a sluggish start in the first two months of 2023, bolstering the confidence of carmakers and analysts in the world's largest vehicle market.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). First shipment of Philippine durians arrives in China. ecns.cn Three months after an export protocol was signed between China and the Philippines, fresh durians from the Southeast Asian country were shipped to China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Construction begins on world's largest wind power project in Tibet's ultra-high-altitude area above 4,500 meters. ecns.cn The world's largest wind power project in the ultra-high-altitude area above 4,500 meters has recently started construction in Nagqu, Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, which is part of the efforts to develop clean energy power generation in the "world's rooftop."

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Chinese, Portuguese companies to deepen rail ties. ecns.cn Continued, deepened cooperation between Chinese and Portuguese companies to provide metro services in Portugal is expected in the future, according to the Portuguese ambassador to China.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Tesla to set up energy-storage mega factory in Shanghai. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Memphis Zoo holds farewell party for Ya Ya ahead of return to China. ecns.cn The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee held a farewell party for giant panda YaYa ahead of her departure back to China on Saturday, enabling visitors to say goodbye.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Insights | China an increasingly important engine of world economy: New Zealand's expert. ecns.cn China is already the engine of Asia and increasingly, it is also the engine of the world, Chris Lipscombe, New Zealand China Friendship Society National President, made a positive comment on China's role in world economic recovery in a recent interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). 2 police officers killed in U.S. traffic stop shooting. ecns.cn Two police officers were shot dead Saturday in a shooting during a traffic stop northwest of the village of Cameron in the northwestern U.S. state of Wisconsin.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). 2 taken to hospital after train derails in U.S. state of Alabama. ecns.cn Train cars derailed in Jasper, the southern U.S. state of Alabama, with two crew members have been transported to the hospital as a precaution, said police early Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Japan nuclear water dump plan violates laws: experts. ecns.cn Japan's attempts to release the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean will not only violate international law but also its own domestic laws, said Yen-Chiang Chang, a professor of international law studies from Dalian Maritime University.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). 'Superionic conduction' could improve batteries. ecns.cn Chinese researchers recently achieved the superionic conduction of negatively charged hydrogen atoms at ambient temperatures, which they say promises to pave the way to advanced clean energy storage and electrochemical conversion.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Hainan's special health zone pulls in more patients. ecns.cn The first and currently the only special medical zone in China, the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Qionghai, Hainan province, which provides world-class medical tourism services to domestic and international patients, has experienced a rapid increase in visitors.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Better safety urged after 4 take lives at scenic spot. ecns.cn In the wake of four people taking their own lives in a suspected group suicide at the popular Tianmen Mountain scenic spot in Hunan province, the local government called for greater safety efforts on Saturday.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Memphis Zoo in U.S. holds sendoff for giant panda Ya Ya. ecns.cn The Memphis Zoo in Memphis, the U.S. state of Tennessee, held a farewell event for female giant panda Ya Ya on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation seriously jeopardizes peace, stability in Asia-Pacific: embassy. ecns.cn The United States, Britain and Australia have been pressing ahead with nuclear submarine cooperation despite being widely questioned, which creates nuclear proliferation risks and undermines the international non-proliferation system.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Memphis Zoo bids farewell to giant panda Ya Ya. ecns.cn The zoo held a farewell event for giant panda Ya Ya ahead of her departure back to China on Saturday. Ya Ya came to the Memphis Zoo in 2003 with male giant panda Le Le under a partnership between the zoo.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Preparation work completed for forthcoming 3rd China Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn All preparation work has been completed for the 3rd CICPE, which will be held from April 10 to 15 in Haikou.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (2023-04-10). Outbound travel boom on the horizon. ecns.cn The trend is expected to bring significant benefits that can deepen the recovery of the outbound tourism business of travel agencies, they said.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (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.

Editor (2023-04-10). Anti-Protest Laws Are Not About Safety, They Are About Silencing Dissent. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-10). China Launches Major Drills Around Taiwan After Tsai-McCarthy Meeting. scheerpost.com

Editor (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. …

Editor (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.

Editor (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".

Editor (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 …

Eduardo Aliverti (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…

El Faro English (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.

Elena Novak, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-04-10). Why Tortuguita's Murder Is Only The Tip Of The Iceberg. popularresistance.org Few people outside of Atlanta knew about the police training facility nicknamed "Cop City" when plans were approved in 2021, but all that changed in January when Manual Esteban Páez Terán, known as "Tortuguita," was murdered by police. | Their death launched a torrent of news coverage, including an article by NBC stating that police had never killed an environmental activist in the U.S. before Tortuguita. That may be true, but the U.S. has long been complicit in the death of activists abroad through its involvement in resource extraction and training police and military personnel. | One such country is Honduras,…

Ellen Brown (2023-04-10). The Looming Quadrillion Dollar Derivatives Tsunami. globalresearch.ca

Eric A. Gordon (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, …

Frida Berrigan (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 …

FRSO San Jose (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…

Gerardo Villagrán del Corral (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…

Global Research News (2023-04-10). Selected Articles: Crimes Against Humanity: Serbia's Lawsuit Against NATO. More Than 15 Tons of Uranium Bombs Dropped on Yugoslavia in 1999. globalresearch.ca By

Grace Panetta (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.

H. Scott Prosterman (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 …

Henry A. Giroux (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… |

infobrics (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.

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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…

infobrics (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.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (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…

JANET (2023-04-10). Wed. April 12 Documentary on China: Vaccine and Sanctions — 60 min 4pm ET / 1pm PT — NO War on China! iacenter.org

Javier Tolcachier (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 …

Javier Tolcachier (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, …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (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 …

Jorge Elbaum (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,…

Jubilee USA Network (2023-04-10). Global Growth Remains Low Amidst Debt Concerns, War and Inflation, Says IMF. indybay.org Press Release…

Julian Rose (2023-04-10). Disbelief as "Green King Charles" Gives Royal Assent to New Gene Breeding Technology. globalresearch.ca

Justin Podur (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…

Jyotsna Singh (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.

Karsten Riise (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…

Karsten Riise (2023-04-10). No Hope for Ukraine: Losing Artillery = Losing the War. globalresearch.ca

Kevin Gosztola (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.

Khury Petersen-Smith (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.

LaborFest (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…

Lehlohonolo Kennedy Mahlatsi (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.

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-10). OPEC: Saudis aren't afraid of US anymore. peoplesdispatch.org The surprise OPEC+ reduction consolidates the Saudi-Russian energy alliance, by aligning their production levels and placing them on equal footing. It is a slap in the face for the US…

Madeline Cline (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.

Marc Vandepitte (2023-04-10). Una importante iniciativa de paz alemana pide acelerar las negociaciones de paz en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (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 …

Mark Gruenberg (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 …

Maurizio Coppola (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…

Moon of Alabama. (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.

Nayvin Gordon (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.

Nazz Aboutabl (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 …

News Desk, The Cradle. (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…

noreply (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.

noreply (2023-04-10). LOL And The "Change Of Plans". smoothiex12.blogspot.com

Oakland Museum of California (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…

Orion Rummler (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… |

Pavan Kulkarni (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.

Peoples 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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peoples Dispatch (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…

Peter Handel (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… |

POTP (2023-04-10). Video: Vera Sharav's Historic Nuremberg Speech, Illustrated. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (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 …

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2023-04-10). 9/11 and the COVID-19 Hoax in the Transition to Governance by "Emergency Measures" globalresearch.ca

Ramzy Baroud (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…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (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…

Resumen Latinoamericano (2023-04-10). La brecha de seguridad con la OTAN pone en riesgo tácticas en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca

Robert Inlakesh (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

Robert S. Becker (2023-04-10). Allergic to prevention, most heart disease treatment is systemically flawed. Reform options exist. nationofchange.org If I live a healthier, less anxious, with no emergency-rush-to-the-ER episodes, this risk assessment outlay is a bargain.

Ryan Cristián (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

Seattle Solidarity Network (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…

Sebastian Paul, Kirsten Dietrich (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.

Shawn Fremstad (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 …

Simon Turner, Orinoco Tribune. (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…

Special to People's World (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 …

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Former Executives Sue Twitter Over Unpaid Legal Fee Reimbursement – Reports. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Three former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, sued the company on Monday for allegedly owing them more than $1 million in reimbursement for legal fees.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Netanyahu: No Decision Has Been Made to Provide Ukraine With Arms Supplies. sputnikglobe.com TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The Israeli government has not made any decisions regarding the supply of lethal weapons to Kiev and continues to provide only humanitarian aid, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, commenting on the leak of secret Pentagon documents.

sputnikglobe (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,…

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). One Snowden-Like Dissenter Likely Behind Leak of Pentagon Docs, Ex-CIA Analyst Says. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Recent leaks of classified Pentagon documents were probably carried out by a single dissident within the US security establishment who opposes the Biden administration's policies, former CIA analyst Phil Giraldi told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Police Vehicle Firebombed as Northern Ireland Dissidents Vow 'Vigorous Opposition' to Biden's Visit. sputnikglobe.com The group behind a march that ended with a police vehicle fleeing from demonstrators wielding molotov cocktails pledged that "any notion that US imperialist President Joe Biden will visit Republican areas as part of his excursion to occupied Ireland will be vigorously opposed by the Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh."

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Shiveluch Volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Begins to Erupt – Russian Academy of Sciences. sputnikglobe.com PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) – The Shiveluch volcano has begun to erupt on the Kamchatka Peninsula of the Russian Far East, spewing columns of black ash up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) into the sky, the Kamchatka Branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) said on Tuesday.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Taiwan Spots Over 90 Chinese Aircraft Approaching Island – Defense Ministry. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Monday that it had recorded the approach of 91 aircraft and 12 vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Tennessee Democrat Justin Jones Reinstated to State House Seat After GOP Expulsion. sputnikglobe.com The state lawmaker earlier came under fire by the Republican-led Tennessee House chamber after he and two of his Democratic colleagues headed a brief protest calling for gun reforms in the wake of the Nashville mass school shooting. Six people, including three 9-year-old students were killed in that attack.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). Ukraine Leaks: Has the Pentagon Gone Rogue on Biden? sputnikglobe.com The White House is continuing to reel from the publication of tranches of classified intelligence documents on the situation in Ukraine and other sensitive matters. Kiev officials rushed to blame Russia for the leaks. However, veteran intelligence expert Gregory Copley says they likely came from within the corridors of power in Washington.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-10). US Designates WSJ Reporter Gershkovich as 'Wrongfully Detained' in Russia – State Dept. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States has designated Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as "wrongfully detained" by Russian authorities following his arrest in March on espionage charges, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday.

sputnikglobe (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.

sputnikglobe (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.

Staff (2023-04-10). A propósito de la elección del presidente y vicepresidente de la República. cubadebate.cu El 10 de abril tiene un significado especial para los cubanos y cubanas. En 1869 fue aprobada la primera Constitución, la de Guáimaro, ley de leyes mambisa que reivindicó que el proceso revolucionario debía estar sujeto al orden jurídico. Independencia del país e igualdad de todos los cubanos son estandartes que pautan nuestra tradición constitucional.

Staff (2023-04-10). La solidaridad rompió las barreras del idioma. cubadebate.cu Al abrir los ojos, ya sin el efecto de la anestesia, vio sobre su cabeza una luz intensa y ángeles blancos a su alrededor. De fondo, una música casi celestial. Pensó que se había ido de este mundo y que estaba a las puertas del cielo, pero pocos segundos después comenzó a sentir un dolor intenso en el brazo derecho y comprendió que aún seguía entre los vivos.

Staff (2023-04-10). øQué razones han encarecido la producción en los campos de Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La producción y comercialización de productos agropecuarios en Cuba no escapa a las complejas circunstancias de la economía nacional. Aun cuando varios mercados están mejor abastecidos, los precios siguen siendo caros para la mayoría del pueblo. øQué razones han encarecido la producción en el campo? øQué reservas existen desde la comercialización para bajar precios?

Staff (2023-04-10). La espera, desespera (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Desde hace unos días las inmensas colas en los Cupet de La Habana vienen siendo cotidianidad. Choferes pasan días enteros en largas filas esperando ser afortunados y alcanzar algo del preciado líquido.

Staff (2023-04-10). Empresa Ciclos Minerva retoma la fabricación de sillas de ruedas. cubadebate.cu Luego de algunos años sin fabricarlas, la Empresa Mecánica àÅngel Villareal Bravo, más conocida como Ciclos Minerva, producirá este año mil de las muy demandadas sillas de ruedas. Eliel Pérez Pérez, director de la entidad, explicó que existe garantía de financiamiento y las materias primas para esa producción destinada a la Salud Pública.

Staff (2023-04-10). Informe pronostica que mercado de inteligencia artificial de China superará los 26 mil millones de dólares en 2026. cubadebate.cu China gastará este año más de 14 mil millones de dólares en desarrollar la inteligencia artificial (IA) y tendrá así el 10% de las inversiones mundiales en ese sector. Según las proyecciones de la firma International Data Corporation (IDC), el presupuesto del gigante asiático en dicho terreno será un 20% superior cuando concluya el quinquenio 2021-1026 y el valor alcanzará los 26 440 millones de dólares.

Staff (2023-04-10). Joe Biden planea volver a postularse para la Presidencia de EEUU en 2024, según la NBC. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dijo este lunes que podría postularse a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, pero que no estaba preparado para anunciarlo aún. "Planeo presentarme… pero no estamos preparados aún para anunciarlo", dijo Biden en una entrevista a la cadena NBC.

Staff (2023-04-10). Matemática para sudar neuronas y abril haciendo de las suyas. cubadebate.cu Como algunos me han pedido que plantee acertijos con más calorías matemáticas, voy con dos de estos. Y para balancear, sin que la aritmética esté ausente una colaboración de nuestro amigo RARJ. °Manos y mente a la obra!.

Staff (2023-04-10). Tiroteo en un banco de Louisville, en EEUU, deja saldo de cuatro muertos y al menos seis heridos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un nuevo tiroteo ha sacudido este lunes a Estados Unidos. El suceso ha ocurrido en esta ocasión en el centro de Louisville, al sureste del país, donde han fallecido al menos cuatro personas y otras seis han resultado heridas después de que un hombre abriera fuego contra ellas por razones que se investigan. El atacante se encuentra entre las víctimas mortales.

Staff (2023-04-10). Duras críticas en todo el planeta a las políticas del FMI-Banco Mundial. cubadebate.cu El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) y el Banco Mundial (BM) comenzarán sus reuniones semianuales en Washington hoy rodeados de críticas de casi todos los sectores, desde naciones en desarrollo, líderes internacionales y hasta algunos de sus países miembros más poderosos por su lentitud en reformar sus políticas y prácticas para abordar el cambio climático de manera efectiva y el fracaso de sus estrategias de desarrollo.

Staff (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…

Staff (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.

Staff (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.

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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…

Staff (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. |

Staff (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…

Steve Gillis (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, . . . |

Subcommandante Marcos (2023-04-10). The Seven Loose Pieces of the Global Jigsaw Puzzle. indybay.org Toward the end of the Cold War, capitalism created a military horror: the neutron bomb, a weapon that destroys life while leaving buildings intact. During the Fourth World War, however, a new wonder has been discovered: the financial bomb. This new bomb destroys the polis (here, the nation), imposing death, terror, and misery .

TALA (2023-04-10). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. bdsmovement.net

Tanupriya Singh (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…

TASS (2023-04-10). Russian forces control over 75% of Artyomovsk territory — DPR Head. tass.com Artyomovsk is located in Kiev-controlled part of DPR, and used to be an important logistics node for Ukrainian forces in Donbass…

TASS (2023-04-10). Creating BRICS currency comes to forefront as dollar continues to wobble — Chinese expert. tass.com Employing unilateral sanctions and putting pressure on other nations, including its own allies, Washington has sparked increasing concern and mistrust, including in the American currency system, Zhou Weidi noted…

TASS (2023-04-10). Musk changes Twitter nickname to Harry Bolz. tass.com Earlier, the businessman wrote on his Twitter page that "impersonating others is wrong"

TASS (2023-04-10). Belarusian NPP successfully performs turbine trial run. tass.com "No comments are in respect of the turbine operation: all parameters, including the vibration condition, are normal," Belarusian NPP project director Vitaly Polyanin said…

TASS (2023-04-10). Freight turnover of Russian seaports up 10% in January-March to 220 mln tons — agency. tass.com For the first time since the beginning of last year none of the country's five sea basins reported a decrease in total freight turnover…

TASS (2023-04-10). Global urban drone market to grow by about $5 bln in 2022-2027 — research. tass.com The market will surge by about 27.5% in average every year during these five years…

TASS (2023-04-10). State Duma committee backs life sentence for treason, tougher sanctions for terrorism. tass.com According to Irina Pankina, the second reading of the bill may take place at a plenary Duma session on April 13…

TASS (2023-04-10). Job creation most effective for demographic support — Putin. tass.com The President also showed interest in the implementation of the Zvezda shipyard construction project…

TASS (2023-04-10). LPR establishes identity of 43 Ukrainians who went missing while fighting for armed forces. tass.com The fate of 157 people is still unknown…

TASS (2023-04-10). Russia values new Kazakh foreign minister's decision to pay his first visit to Moscow. tass.com During his stay in Moscow, the top Kazakh diplomat will hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov…

TASS (2023-04-10). US, allies exerting pressure on other countries to re-export arms to Ukraine — diplomat. tass.com "Secret weapons supplies to these or those regions via third countries distort the picture of weapons flows in the world and reduce transparency in this sphere," Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya emphasized…

TASS (2023-04-10). Lavrov stresses need for BRICS to resist West's destructive policies. tass.com "Lavrov stressed the need for joint efforts to counter destructive actions aimed at destroying the established security architecture, being undertaken in line with the Western countries' neo-colonial policies," the Foreign Ministry said…

TASS (2023-04-10). London wants to 'scorch' the earth in Ukraine with uranium shells — diplomat. tass.com Maria Zakharova drew attention to statements from the UK Ministry of Defense, which said the day before that the impact of depleted uranium munitions on the health of military personnel and the environment would likely be "small"

TASS (2023-04-10). Ukraine shows West's insincerity about ensuring arms control — Russia's UN envoy. tass.com Vasily Nebenzya said that Russia has repeatedly pointed to the consequences of funneling weapons into Ukraine…

TASS (2023-04-10). West interested in prolonging conflict in Ukraine — Russian diplomat. tass.com Vasily Nebenzya stressed that the West is interested in dragging it out and says so without remorse…

TASS (2023-04-10). Diplomat brushes off accusations that Russia is given weapons in breach of UN resolutions. tass.com Vasily Nebenzya didn't specify what accusations he was referring to…

TASS (2023-04-10). Conceptual design of Venus exploring spacecraft to start in late 2023 — expert. tass.com The mission launch is planned in 2029…

TASS (2023-04-10). No plans for Putin's visit to Turkey, Erdogan's visit to Moscow at this point — Cavusoglu. tass.com It was noted that Ankara "does not want further escalation," but the current situation suggests that new hostilities will follow…

TASS (2023-04-10). First humanitarian convoy of EU volunteers to set off for Donbass on April 25. tass.com Funds were raised on various online platforms in accordance with local EU laws…

TASS (2023-04-10). Belgium reviewed a third of applications for Russian assets release — newspaper. tass.com More than a thousand applications were submitted…

TASS (2023-04-10). Nord Stream sabotage was conspired in 2021 to threaten Russia — journalist Hersh. tass.com According to Hersh, the sabotage was conspired "just before New Year's Eve in 2021, probably around Christmas"

TASS (2023-04-10). UOC priests will not leave churches in Rovno Region despite ban — archbishop. tass.com Archbishop Pimen of Rovno and Ostrog stressed that there were no plans to unite with the schismatic Orthodox Church of Ukraine (PCU)…

TASS (2023-04-10). Ukrainian authorities bring in Ukrainian Orthodox church activist for questioning. tass.com The special service has not yet made any comment…

TASS (2023-04-10). Moscow likely to host four-party meeting of top diplomats on Syria in May — Cavusoglu. tass.com The foreign ministers will discuss preparation of the talks between the four heads of state…

TASS (2023-04-10). Four people killed, eight injured in Louisville shooting — police. tass.com Among the injured are two police officers, one of whom is currently in surgery…

Taylor Dorrell (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 …

Taylor Giorno (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… |

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, DRL (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.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-04-10). Asesinan al menos a 32 personas en región nigeriana de Benue. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron atacadas por un número importante de hombres armados que dispararon contra la muchedumbre que intentaba huir.

teleSUR, JCM (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".

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.).

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JCM (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-10). Hallan sin vida a trabajador atrapado en termoeléctrica en Cuba. telesurtv.net Lázaro Frank Montero Pita quedó atrapado junto a tres trabajadores. Limpiaban el interior de la chimenea de una central termoeléctrica cuando ocurrió un derrumbe.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (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.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-10). Militares ocupantes matan a otro joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Ayed Azzam Saleem, de 20 años, murió poco después de ser gravemente herido por disparos israelíes en el abdomen y el pecho.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-10). Gobernación de Jerusalén rechaza invasión de mezquita Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net La entidad mencionó que las invasiones al recinto de oración no serán aceptadas por el pueblo palestino y las naciones árabes e islámicas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-10). Defensas antiaéreas de Siria derriban varios misiles israelíes. telesurtv.net Las defensas antiaéreas sirias "interceptaron los misiles de la agresión y derribaron algunos de ellos… y la agresión provocó algunas pérdidas materiales".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-10). Aumentan casos de dengue y chikungunya en Argentina. telesurtv.net Según el reporte, hasta el 1 de abril se notificaron 28.235 casos de dengue, de los cuales 25.419 adquirieron la infección en el país.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-10). Al menos 20 desaparecidos por naufragio en Túnez. telesurtv.net Un total de 37 migrantes, de distintos países de África subsahariana, "zarparon desde el litoral en dos barcos y uno de ellos naufragó el viernes por la tarde".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-10). Tiroteos en cárceles de Honduras dejan un muerto y siete heridos. telesurtv.net Los altercados fueron entre reclusos de las pandillas Mara Salvatrucha y Barrio 18, según las autoridades penitenciarias.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-10). Reunión en la capital de Yemen para iniciar proceso de paz. telesurtv.net La reciente normalización de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita, dos grandes rivales en la región, ha abierto una ventana de esperanza al fin del conflicto.

The Associated Press (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.

Tina Kelley, NJ. (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…

Walter Smolarek (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.

Women's March, partners (2023-04-10). Saturday 4/15: #AbortionRights: Nationwide Protests to Demand & Defend Abortion Pill Access. indybay.org Nationwide marches, rallies, and actions…

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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).

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

WSWS (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.

| Reuters | (2010-04-23). US scrambles to trace source of highly classified intel leak. tribune.com.pk Classified documents that appeared online, with details ranging from Ukraine's air defences to Israel's Mossad spy agency, have US officials scrambling to identify the leak's source, with some experts saying it could be an American. | Officials say the breadth of topics addressed in the documents, which touch on the war in Ukraine, China, the Middle East and Africa, suggest they may have been leaked by an American rather than an ally. | "The focus now is on this being a US leak, as many of the documents were only in US hands," Michael Mulroy, a former senior Pentagon official, told Reuters in an interview. | U…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-09). NATO member Albania eulogizes KLA chieftain Thaci. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com If Albania is part of NATO, and Kosovo is part of (Greater) Albania, then…. ==== B92April 7, 2023 "It's piece of cake compared to what Belgrade has to swallow" Excerpts Prime Minister of Albania [Edi Rama] claims that the Balkans is the region where Russia has the greatest influence on the European continent. *** According …

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-09). NATO orders Poland to deliver 200 APC to Ukraine as "mortars, missiles and MiGs are arriving" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92April 8, 2023 Zelensky released the news: They are coming… President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country will receive 200 Wolverine armored personnel carriers from Poland. The spokesman of the Polish government, Piotr Miller, previously stated that Ukraine increased the order for those vehicles from 100 to 150…. "There are new agreements on …

_____ (2023-04-09). The Sino-Russian alliance: a viewpoint from the Middle East. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-09). The Future of U.S. Nuclear Strategy. strategic-culture.org 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. | By Scott RITTER | The United States finds itself wandering in a wilderness of indecision when it comes to arms control policy. | The situation regarding the status of the last existing nuclear arms control treaty with Russia — the New START treaty — is dire. Implementation is currently frozen after Russia suspended its participation in protest to a stated U.S. policy objective of s…

_____ (2023-04-09). Washington Says 'Journalism Is Not a Crime' While Working to Criminalize Journalism. strategic-culture.org

Acterra (2023-04-09). Saturday 4/15: Earth Month: E-Bikes & EVs Expo Event in Mitchell Park (Palo Alto). indybay.org Mitchell Park – next to pickleball courts | 3700 Middlefield Road | Palo Alto, CA 94303…

americanthinker (2023-04-09). A Hiccup in the Prosecution of the J6 Defendants. americanthinker.com The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia may well have torched the outrageous overcharging of hundreds of people who peacefully walked through the Capitol, a public building, on January 6, 2021.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Bunnies, Heroes, a Savior, and Living Well. americanthinker.com Save others, and you will be saved.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). It's Not Necessarily The Parents' Fault When Teens or Young Adults Kill. americanthinker.com While leftists reflexively blame the gun after a massacre, conservatives tend to blame the parents, but today's parents have less control than ever before.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Reclamation of America: We Must Serve God — Defend Liberty. americanthinker.com The leftist transformation of America is almost complete. Unless the church is ready to return to the public square to lead the charge to reclaim the moral and religious convictions that built this nation, then America will fall.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). To Rightly Grasp the Resurrection, One Must First Understand Sin. americanthinker.com "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

americanthinker (2023-04-09). 50 is the New 70 degrees Fahrenheit. americanthinker.com Gee, record snowfall practically everywhere. How's that global warming stuff working out?>

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Are we now canceling ourselves? americanthinker.com An Indiana diocese is seemingly so cowed by the cancel culture mob that it has abandoned the presumption of innocence and due process.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Arrogance in the White House can be dangerous. americanthinker.com A person needs the self-confidence to aim for the Oval Office, but if that's untampered by humility, it can be a problem.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Canada Palestine Association destroys Palestinian cause. americanthinker.com You'd think if these people are going to lie, they could at least do it competently.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Easter and the power of truth. americanthinker.com If the truth of Christ is so simple and so compelling, why do so many of us struggle to believe?

americanthinker (2023-04-09). How dangerous is artificial intelligence or AI? americanthinker.com It's only as good as its input. As they say, garbage in, garbage out.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). In Oxford, England continues to reshape itself as a Muslim country. americanthinker.com In a way, you could call this England's version of "The Empire Strikes Back."

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Incoming Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson can collect $1.1 million teacher's pension despite having taught only 4 years in Chicago Public Schools. americanthinker.com Isn't it great to be a public "servant"?>

americanthinker (2023-04-09). No, Florida conservatives are not canceling Anne Frank. americanthinker.com As usual, when it comes to the woke mob, facts are irrelevant in their battle for perpetual cultural (and, therefore, political) dominance.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). The perpetual cycle of revolution. americanthinker.com The United States is not in a good place in the cycle.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). The smell of fear from SDSU administrators after trans assault on Riley Gaines. americanthinker.com They rather resemble the drugged-up cross-dressing 'soldiers' of the 2003 Liberian civil war, don't they?>

americanthinker (2023-04-09). The smell of fear from SFSU administrators after trans assault on Riley Gaines. americanthinker.com They rather resemble the drugged-up cross-dressing 'soldiers' of the 2003 Liberian civil war, don't they?>

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Valiant Marine trio save the day at a Virginia Chick-fil-A. americanthinker.com But for the three brave Marines, the victim would probably be either dead or very seriously injured with a possible life-altering wound.

americanthinker (2023-04-09). Weird Easter customs in America! americanthinker.com Many years ago, our family came to the U.S. and learned a few things about how Easter was celebrated here.

Angel Naranjo, Fight Back News!. (2023-04-09). Day Three Of Legalization For All Network Delegation To The Border. popularresistance.org San Diego, California – On April 3, a group of activists from the Legalization For All Network hiked along the U.S. Border State Park Trail and toward Friendship Park. This park was created so that people on opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border could meet. In the past, families have used the site to touch and slip gifts to one another, but with the new Trump Wall, they won't even be able to see each other. | The activists traveled dry and rugged, then wet and muddy, terrain that at times resembled quicksand. In some instances, the park trail would abruptly stop due to flooding from rainfall days before.

Angela (2023-04-09). Saturday 4/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Tower" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Military Overview On April 9: Battle For Bakhmut Railway Station Began. southfront.org Wagner fighter in Bakhmut | The situation of Ukrainian militants in Bakhmut remains catastrophic. The main battle is currently ongoing west of the city center, near the railway. A fierce battle continues for control of the Bakhmut-2 station, where the Ukrainian military command has sent another assault group in an attempt to hold their position. | Control of the Bahmut railway station is of strategic importance. The completion of the mop up operation in this district will pave the way for the further offensive of the Wagner…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Military Situation In Bakhmut On April 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Military Situation In Donbass On April 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army took control of the tire repair plant in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Pervomaiske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Verkhnokamyanske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue on the outskirts of Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut and its outskirts; | Up to 55 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 m…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Military Situation In Syria On April 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 9, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 9, Liwa al-Quds group fired at least six rockets at the Israeli settlements of Natur and Avnei Eitan in the occupied Golan Heights; | On April 9, the Israeli warplanes attacked areas in southern Syria with several missiles; | On April 9, the SDF and US coalition arrested several ISIS members in the Markadah town.

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Military Situation In Yemen On April 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 89 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours; | On April 9, Mohammad Al-Jaber, the ambassador of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Sana'a to talk with Ansar Allah officials. Upon his arrival in Sana'a, he met with Muhammad Ali Al-Houthi, a member of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen, and Jalal Al-Ravishan, the deputy head of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen for defense…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Over 100 More Classified Docs Appear Online: US Secrets 'From Ukraine To Middle East To China'. southfront.org Originally published by ZeroHedge A more expanded document dump and leak of highly classified materials is being reported in the…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-09). Russian Strikes Destroy Military Facilities Near Southern Front Lines, Disrupting Ukrainian Counteroffensive Plans. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On the morning of April 9, Russian forces hit military facilities in the Kherson region. A large a explosion was seen in the area. | According to the local Ukrainian authorities, the Russian aircraft hit targets in the areas of the localities of Lviv, Olgino and Tomarino settlements. | The strike were carried out with high-precision aerial bombs. A military warehouse used for storage of military equipment and ammunition was likely one of the targets which was destroyed in the Berislav area. There w…

Anonymous587 (2023-04-09). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April, 9 2023: Kiev Preparing Large-scale Provocation In Northeast. southfront.org The situation as of April 9, 2023, was characterized by more massive offensive actions by the Russian army in several…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). Egyptian Army Foiled Attempt To Fire Rockets From Sinai At Israel — Reports. southfront.org Illustrative image. | The Egyptian military has foiled an attempt to fire rockets from the Sinai Peninsula at Israel, Al Jazeera reported late on April 8, citing Hebrew media reports. | According to the reports, a multiple rocket launcher set up in an unspecified part of Sinai to fire in the direction of the southern Israeli port town of Eilat was uncovered and dismantled by the Egyptian military. Neither Cairo, nor Tel Aviv have commented on these claims yet. | The alleged rocket launch attempt…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). In Video: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Unveils New Suicide Drone. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | On April 9, the Ground Forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force unveiled a new suicide drone dubbed "Meraj-532". | Head of the IRGC's Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization, General Ali Kouhestani, told the semi-official Tasnim News Agency that teh suicide drone is powered by a piston engine and has a range of up to 450 kilometers in a suicide attack missions. | The Meraj-532, which t…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). Israel Strikes Hit Southern Syria After Rare Rocket Attack On Golan Heights (Video). southfront.org File image. | Two salvos of rockets hit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on April 8 and 9, in a rare attack from Syria amid escalating tension in the region. | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said late on April 8 that three rockets were fired from southern Syria, of which one landed in an open area near the settlement of Meitsar. An incoming rocket alert was activated in an open area near the town shortly before. One of the other two rockets fell short in Syria, with the second landing in Jordan. The Iron Do…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). Russian Su-34 Fighter Bomber Hit Bridge In Special Operation Zone With Kh-29 Missile (Video). southfront.org A Russian Su-34 fighter bomber armed with Kh-29TD missile. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. | On April 9, video footage surfaced online showing a recent pinpoint airstrike by the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) against a bridge used by Kiev forces in the special military operation zone in Ukraine. | The bridge, which is located over the Sudost River in the Chernihiv region, was heavily damaged as a result of the airstrike that was reportedly carried out by a Su-34 fighter bom…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). Syrian Army Repelled Two Attacks In Northern Lattakia, Southern Idlib (Photos). southfront.org Illustrative image. | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has repelled two new attacks on its positions around the northwestern region of Greater Idlib. | The Syrian Arab News Agency reported on April 7 that the SAA killed and wounded several militants who attempted to raid one of its positions in the northern Lattakia countryside. According to the state-run news agency, the body of one of the militants who were killed while taking part in the failed raid was captured by army troops. The slain militant was a forei…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). U.S. Deploys Guided Missile Submarine In Middle East To Deter Iran. southfront.org This photo released by the US Navy shows the USS Florida, a guided-missile submarine. The Navy said nuclear-powered submarine, based out of Kings Bay, Georgia, passed through the Suez Canal on Friday, April 7, 2023. | On April 8, the United States Navy announced that it had deployed a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine in the Middle East in support of the Bahrain-based 5th Fleet. | Commander Timothy Hawkins, a spokesman for the fleet, said in a statement that USS Florida entered the region o…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-09). Yemen: Saudi Arabia Releases Houthi Prisoners As Peace Talks Began In Sanaa. southfront.org Houthi prisoners released by Saudi Arabia. Source: Al-Masirah TV. | On April 8, Saudi Arabia exchanged prisoners with the Houthis (Ansar Allah) in yet another step towards ending the war in Yemen. | Abdul-Qader al-Murtaza, a Houthi official in charge of prisoner exchange talks, said on Twitter that 13 prisoners of the group who were released by Saudi Arabia had arrived in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. According to the official, the prisoners were released in exchange for a Saudi priso…

Bappa Sinha (2023-04-09). The fear of AI is overblown—and here's why. peoplesdispatch.org AI Models do not have any level of human-like understanding but are great at fooling people into believing they are intelligent by parroting the vast trove of text they have ingested.

Ben Norton (2023-04-09). US bank bailout benefited billionaires, exposing corruption: 'I understand why Americans are angry'. geopoliticaleconomy.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".

Brett Wilkins (2023-04-09). Lawmakers Urge Chief Justice Roberts to Probe Clarence Thomas's Secret Trips. truthout.org As congressional Democrats scoffed at U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' attempt to defend taking luxury vacations funded by a billionaire Republican mega-donor, a group of 16 Democratic lawmakers on Friday urged Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate "allegations of unethical and potentially unlawful conduct" by a member of the nation's highest court. In a letter led by Sen. |

Camila Escalante, Kawsachun News. (2023-04-09). Anti-Imperialist Push From The Brazilian Grassroots. popularresistance.org Overshadowed by the media frenzy surrounding Lula's new term in office, Brazil's social movements are vowing to remain mobilized to push for policies favorable to the working majority. They're also engaged in the fight against imperialism with hopes of steering foreign policy towards solidarity, amid pressure by North America and Europe to join intervention campaigns currently targeting several countries. | We contacted the National Movement for the Fight for Housing (MNLM) after seeing that representatives of the urban movement had visited the embassy of Nicaragua, in a show of solidarity.

Cherise Morris (2023-04-09). Water Is a Human Right. Let's Create a Society That Affirms This. truthout.org The sacred folklores of the Yoruba tradition tell the story of the time water left Earth. In the narrative, several deities from the heavenly realm come to Earth to go about the process of creation. Among these deities is Oshun, the Orisha (deities who represent the forces of nature) associated with love, fertility, compassion and sweet water. At some point, one of the deities comments that Oshun… |

Chris Hedges (2023-04-09). Chris Hedges: The Hypocrisy of the Christian Church. mintpressnews.com This is a talk Chris Hedges gave on April 6 at a protest at Princeton Theological Seminary demanding the removal of hedge fund billionaire Michael Fisch as chair of the seminary's trustee board.

City of Sunnyvale (2023-04-09). Saturday 4/29: EV Ride and Drive: Electrify your Ride. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center – 550 E Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087…

Colin Todhunter (2023-04-09). From Bill Gates to "The Great Refusal": Farmers on the Frontline. globalresearch.ca

Coliseum Connections Tenant Association (2023-04-09). Coliseum Connections Tenant Association to Protest Oakland Mayor's 'Town Hall'. indybay.org Media opportunity: Tenant Rally Wed. April 5th, 6: 30pm at 1724 Adeline St, Oakland CA 94607.

Daja E. Henry (2023-04-09). Here's Why Teachers Joined the Protest Against Tennessee Pro-Gun Laws. truthout.org NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Two imposing wooden doors and a horde of state troopers stood between hundreds of protesters inside the state Capitol and Republican lawmakers, who voted Thursday to expel two Black colleagues and in favor of measures that would mean more guns in school buildings. Another set of troopers, metal detectors and ornamental columns stood between hundreds more Tennesseans who… |

Dan Bacher (2023-04-09). CA Climate activists protest approval of hundreds of neighborhood oil permits this year. indybay.org

Danny Haiphong (2023-04-09). U.S. push to strip China's 'Developing Country' status an attack on development itself. mronline.org The U.S. attempt to diminish China's economic success is a bipartisan project, and a unanimous congressional vote to strip China of developing nation status is just the latest act in the aggressive but futile effort.

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-09). Leaked Document Appears to Show NATO Special Operations Forces are in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com A Pentagon document that has appeared on the internet as part of a trove of leaks shows the number of NATO special operations forces that are inside Ukraine, according to The Guardian. The Guardian report reads: "One slide suggested that a small contingent of less than a hundred special operations personnel from NATO members France, …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-09). Macron Says Europe Shouldn't Follow the US Into a Confrontation With China. news.antiwar.com 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" …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-09). Rep. McCaul: Sending Troops to Fight China Over Taiwan 'On the Table'. news.antiwar.com Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has said sending troops to fight China over Taiwan would be "on the table" as a response to a Chinese attack. "If communist China invaded Taiwan, it would certainly be on the table and something that would be discussed by Congress and with …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-09). Saudi Delegation Arrives in Yemen for Talks With Houthis on Ending the War. news.antiwar.com A Saudi delegation has arrived in the Yemeni city of Sanaa to negotiate with the Houthis, as multiple reports have indicated a peace deal between the warring sides is near. Omani officials also arrived in Sanaa this weekend as Muskat has been brokering talks between the Saudis and Houthis. According to Houthis media, the head …

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-09). The US Supported a Failed Ukrainian Attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. news.antiwar.com The Times of London on Friday published a report detailing a failed Ukrainian attack on the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) that took place in October 2022. About 600 Ukrainian special forces soldiers launched the attack from the north bank of the Dnieper River and attempted to cross the water to reach the ZNPP. …

David Giesen (2023-04-09). Wednesday 4/5: Bernal Litterati [sic]. indybay.org amphitheater at the corner of the Bernal Branch library | 500 Cortland Ave. | San Francisco…

Dr. Ariyana Love (2023-04-09). Graphene COVID Kill Shots: Let the Evidence Speak for Itself. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-09). Disaster in Aston: Peter Dutton's "Fossilized Australian Politics" globalresearch.ca

Dr. Russell Blaylock (2023-04-09). The COVID Pandemic and the mRNA Vaccine: What Is the Truth? Dr. Russell L. Blaylock. globalresearch.ca The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most manipulated infectious disease events in history. Official lies in an unending stream led by government bureaucracies, medical associations, medical boards, the media, and UN agencies.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). (W.E. Talk ∑ In-depth Interview) Liu Dun: A new survey of the 'Needham Puzzle': why the integration of science in the East and West is needed more than ever in a time of unprecedented global changes?>. ecns.cn The "Needham Puzzle" is actually a theme, by which Joseph Needham made a grand narrative about ancient Chinese science, technology and society. In the face of the ebb of globalization, the prevalence of the Clash of Civilizations, the rampant hegemonism, and the threats to the human living environment today, Joseph Needham's intellectual heritage can be used as a preservative and freshener.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China transparent on COVID origins-tracing research findings: official. ecns.cn China has been transparent in sharing research results on the origins-tracing of SARS-CoV-2 with the international community, a Chinese health official said at a press conference on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China, Europe closely tied in economy for brighter future. ecns.cn The essence of China-European Union economic and trade relations is complementarity and mutual benefit.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China's civil aviation sector maintains steady growth: report. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector recorded steady growth in March, an industry report showed.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China's AI market to top 26 bln USD in 2026: report. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence (AI) market value is expected to reach 26.44 billion U.S. dollars in 2026, an industry report showed.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China's bulk commodity market sees improving demand in March. ecns.cn China's bulk commodity market saw improving fundamentals in March with a marked increase in sales as demand rebounded, industrial data showed.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). ICOMOS and HIST host international webinar on space technologies for cultural heritage conservation. ecns.cn An international webinar on space technologies for cultural heritage conservation was held on March 30 to promote their application for monitoring, evaluation, management and sustainable development of cultural heritage sites.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China's economy showing strong momentum in blooming season. ecns.cn The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee fills the air as staff from Italian coffee giant Illycaffe arrange their booth for the upcoming third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), slated to open on April 10 in southern China's island province of Hainan.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China to put multi-pronged efforts into expanding digital economy. ecns.cn China has fleshed out its pledge this year to foster the digital economy, which is increasingly prominent in its overall economy.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Birth of an Airbus A321 in China's Tianjin. ecns.cn The first Airbus A321neo aircraft assembled in China rolled off the assembly line in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for delivery on March 24.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). PLA Eastern Theater Command launches patrol, military exercises around Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Saturday launched combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island, which will last from April 8 to 10 Beijing time as scheduled.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Xi, Macron hold informal meeting in China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Taiwan question is not about democracy: Chinese spokesperson. ecns.cn The Taiwan question is not about democracy and such moves of supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces in the name of democracy and using the Taiwan question to contain China are highly dangerous and will get nowhere, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China's AC332 helicopter makes first full-state flight. ecns.cn China's AC332 twin-engine civil helicopter successfully conducted its first full-state flight here on Friday, announced its developer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). China-Denmark all-cargo air route launched in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Zhejiang Province, a manufacturing and trade hub in east China, has launched a new cargo air service linking its capital city of Hangzhou with Denmark.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Comicomment: Another farce unfolds as political polarization divides U.S. ecns.cn Just days after the so-called second "Democracy Summit" in the United States, another farce has unfolded. On April 4, former President Trump appeared in court in Manhattan, New York City, becoming the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. The courtroom was filled with supporters and opponents of Trump, leading to a tense standoff.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights丨Spanish Scholar: China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn Recently, European leaders have visited China one after another, aiming to clarify that Europe is not intending to "decouple" with China. China and Europe are striving to strengthen cooperation and reciprocity in both economic and political fields. I think EU-China relations are very important because it can help promote global peace and development.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Cradle of civilization: Mount Wutai. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Culture fact: China unveils its top 10 archaeological finds of 2022. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Three-dimensional sidewalk attracts citizens in Chongqing. ecns.cn A three-dimensional sidewalk is seen on Nanbin Road, southwest China's Chongqing, attracting citizens to take photos. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Multi-functional helicopter makes maiden flight. ecns.cn Aviation Industry Corp of China"ÄÄ(AVIC), the nation's leading aircraft maker, on Friday conducted the maiden flight of its AC332, a new type of multifunctional helicopter designed for civilian use, especially on plateaus. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). CBA open-minded to player nationalization: Yao Ming. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights丨China's economic strength, resilience to bring Asia Pacific increased prosperity: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said China is already the engine of Asia, and increasingly, China is also the engine of the world.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®New Zealand, China have room for exchanges: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said New Zealand and China should strengthen exchanges in terms of culture, art, film and other fields and deepen trust. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights丨Chinese tourists important to New Zealand: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe emphasized the importance of Chinese tourists to New Zealand and said he looks forward to the return of Chinese tourists.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). COVID origins-tracing requires joint efforts of global scientific community: Chinese scientist. ecns.cn "Tracing the origin of the virus is not just for a single country and it can't be done by a single county alone. It inevitably requires the joint efforts of the global scientific community," Zhou Lei, a researcher from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told a news conference on Saturday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights丨Chinese macroeconomic policies provide certainty for foreign enterprises: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said for foreign-owned or foreign-funded enterprises in China, the macroeconomic policies that China is following most helpfully can provide some kind of predictability or certainty for business.

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®China's modernization brings world ability to scale, create multiple iterations: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe said one of the most powerful things China's modernization brings to the international community is their ability to scale and create multiple iterations fast. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-09). Insights‰∏®BRI brings opportunities to New Zealand enterprises: expert. ecns.cn New Zealand China Friendship Society National President Chris Lipscombe praised the cooperation between New Zealand and China. "Working with Chinese partners to address opportunities seems like a natural extension of the Belt and Road of opportunities," he said."ÄÄ…

Editor (2023-04-09). West vs the rest: World opposes sanctions, only U.S. & Europe support them. mronline.org The UN Human Rights Council voted overwhelmingly to condemn sanctions. The only countries that expressed support for unilateral coercive measures were the U.S., UK, EU member states, Georgia, and Ukraine.

Editor (2023-04-09). Federal Judges Issue Conflicting Rulings in a Pill Used for Medication Abortion. scheerpost.com A federal judge in Texas blocked the FDA's approval of mifepristone. Another in Washington state issued a conflicting ruling. The matter now seems poised to head for the Supreme Court.

Editor (2023-04-09). Policing Does Not Have Problems — It Is the Problem. scheerpost.com

Editor (2023-04-09). The World Will Miss the Climate Change Target. Time to Prepare. scheerpost.com

Edward Curtin (2023-04-09). Faust Walks Out on Easter Morning. globalresearch.ca

Ethan Huff (2023-04-09). Many People Fully Vaccinated for COVID Are Now Going Blind. globalresearch.ca

F. William Engdahl (2023-04-09). The Dark Origins of the Davos Great Reset. globalresearch.ca Klaus Schwab is little more than a slick PR agent for a global technocratic agenda, a corporatist unity of corporate power with government, including the UN, an agenda whose origins go back to the beginning of the 1970s, and even earlier.

Fight Back (2023-04-09). Hundreds march for Palestine to say hands off Al-Aqsa. fightbacknews.org Columbia Heights, MN – On April 8, over 250 people marched on Central Avenue in Columbia Heights to demand an end to Israeli violence against Palestinians and an end to U.S. aid to Israel. | This week Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on multiple days, firing stun grenades and violently attacking Palestinians as they gathered for Ramadan prayers. | Palestinian health officials report the start of 2023 to be the deadliest for Palestinians in at least 20 years. Nearly 90 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year. | Nick Tol…

Fight Back (2023-04-09). Minnesota marches for Trans Day of Visibility. fightbacknews.org St. Paul, MN – 100 marchers rallied at the State Capitol building and then marched, despite high winds, rain and sleet, through Saint Paul on March 31 to draw attention to the importance of defending trans people from the increasing attacks at the national level. | The organizers issued demands for trans healthcare, trans housing, trans civil rights, trans labor rights and trans safety. The protest had a program of speakers who addressed their demands. | Justin Grey Day spoke for the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar Clark (TCC4J) about how CPAC, civilian police accountability councils, are key to prote…

Fight Back (2023-04-09). USF students demand their administration stand up to DeSantis' attacks! fightbacknews.org Tampa, FL – On April 6, students at the University of South Florida rallied around protecting diversity in the face of recent attacks on legislation on diversity, equality, inclusion (DEI) and multicultural programs. The event was hosted by Students for a Democratic Society. | Students gathered outside their student center on their campus. The protest amassed about 20 students, holding signs promoting diversity while chanting for Ron DeSantis to go away. | Tampa Bay SDS member Vaidehi Persad said, "We're in the struggle to make this campus a more equitable, more diverse, more inclusive campus for everyone." Stude…

Frances Kuo (2023-04-09). St. Paul sandwich features elements of Chinese cuisine. america.cgtn.com The sandwich is a staple food here in the U.S., but there's a version in the city of St.Louis, Missouri that comes with a Chinese twist, and a history that dates back centuries.

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2023-04-09). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2023-04-09). Europe Abandons All-Electric Car Mandate. Stupidity of the CO2 Transition. globalresearch.ca

J. Michael Springmann (2023-04-09). Modern Iran — A Study in Contrasts. Failed U.S. Sanctions Regime. globalresearch.ca

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-04-09). As UK Inks Trade Deal with Israel, Rishi Sunak's Connections to Apartheid State Come Under Scrutiny. mintpressnews.com As Israel is slammed over human rights abuses, some are decrying the UK's Rishi Sunak for deepening military ties with the apartheid state. Jessica Buxbaum reveals just how deep those ties go.

Juan Cole (2023-04-09). Leaked Pentagon Report: Israeli Intel Agency Mossad Agitated against Netanyahu's weakening of Courts. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — John Hudson and Louisa Loveluck at the Washington Post report that a leak of Pentagon documents reveals that the U.S. is intensively spying on Israel and concludes that Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, has encouraged both its own employees and the Israeli public to join protests against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's …

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-04-09). Tuesday 4/18: 2023 California Pan African Global Trade – Urban Agriculture Producers and Consumers. indybay.org Online – In person Watch Party | The Grand Ballroom | 1215 J Street | Sacramento, California…

Lowkey (2023-04-09). Oracle, the Shadowy Tech Giant In League With the CIA and Israel, with Alan MacLeod. mintpressnews.com Oracle's intimate ties to both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli national security state should be cause for enormous concern, argues guest Alan Macleod.

Lucrecia Franco (2023-04-09). Brazil experiencing increase in violence in schools. america.cgtn.com At least four children were killed in Wednesday's attack while another five were wounded.

Manlio Dinucci (2023-04-09). Out of the War as Long as We're on Time. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Manlio Dinucci (2023-04-09). Historic Russia-China Joint Declaration: Against US-NATO Escalation and Nuclear War. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Manlio Dinucci (2023-04-09). Russia-China Front Against US-NATO Escalation and Nuclear War. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-09). 80 Percent of Norfolk Southern's Massive Profits Go Into Executives' Pockets. truthout.org CLEVELAND — Unions, safety specialists, and — now — the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have contended that corporate greed drove Norfolk Southern Railway to cut corners on safety inspections and prevention, thus leading to the disastrous February 3 wreck there. But buried deep in the March 31 federal Justice Department filing, for both itself and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency… |

Matene Toure (2023-04-09). NYC Police and Landlords Are Turning to Surveillance Tech to Expand Their Reach. truthout.org All over New York City, the deployment of surveillance technology is used as a crutch for safety and protection to obscure the real solution to societal problems: social welfare. In March, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled its newest subway cars and phased them into its A-train service, featuring the latest addition: surveillance cameras. In September 2022, Gov. |

Medien-Klagemauer.TV (2023-04-09). Video: Affecting Everyone: UN Official Reveals Dark Secrets. globalresearch.ca

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-09). Israeli Opposition Leader Lapid Blames PM Netanyahu for Putting Extremist over al-Aqsa Mosque as 140,000 Palestinians Defiantly Worship. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Friday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of causing a disaster by assigning National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responsibility for Al-Aqsa Mosque. Ma'an News Agency disclosed that Lapid accused Netanyahu of knowing that giving the National Security portfolio to Ben-Gvir, which made him …

Minnesota Reformer (2023-04-09). Physicians: Ruling banning Abortion Pill could harm Women experiencing Life-threatening Miscarriages. juancole.com By Kelcie Moseley-Morris and Sofia Resnick A Texas federal judge with a history of anti-abortion beliefs has thrown into jeopardy the most common form of abortion since Roe v. Wade fell last summer. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk released his decision on the cusp of Easter weekend to pause the Food and Drug …

Nathan King (2023-04-09). 2023 Harvard College China Forum aims to bridge China-U.S. relations. america.cgtn.com China experts from the world of academia, government and business gathered at Harvard University to attend the 26th Harvard College China Forum. This year's theme is " Finding Common Ground" suggesting some needs to be found between China and the U.S.

National Single Payer Steering Committee, Commondreams. (2023-04-09). Open Letter To Congressional Sponsors Of Medicare For All. popularresistance.org As legislation for national single payer health care, an Improved Medicare for All, has not yet been introduced into the current Congress, now is the time to work to make that bill what it must be to solve the nation's health care crisis. | We thank you for your past sponsorship of national single payer. We urge you to work to assure that the upcoming legislation is based on sound policy so that, when implemented, it will bring excellent care to all as it frees our health care from the corporate control and profits that have made it so cruel and expensive. | Then we urge you to sponsor, speak boldly, and stand up…

Nick Pinto, Hell Gate. (2023-04-09). Why Did Chase Bank Cancel This Cop City Protester's Accounts? popularresistance.org Teresa Shen, a 31-year-old therapist living in Brooklyn, checked her mailbox earlier this month and found some perplexing correspondence from Chase Bank, the consumer banking branch of JPMorgan Chase, where she'd been a customer for more than decade. | The letters, dated March 7, had surprising news. "One letter said that they were closing my checking and savings accounts," Shen recalled. "Another said they were closing my credit card." | Just why Chase was closing Shen's accounts wasn't immediately clear from the letters, which said only that the bank was taking the step "due to a publicly reported financial inv…

Niko Georgiades, Unicorn Riot. (2023-04-09). Police Accountability Leaders Discuss Minneapolis Policing Agreement. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota — A new, court-enforceable settlement agreement sets a road map for policing changes in Minneapolis, authorities said during a press conference on March 31. A week later, police accountability movement leaders held a press conference in City Hall to speak on what the agreement means to the everyday people of Minneapolis who've endured the violent, racist practices of the police. | Speakers at the press conference included Michelle Gross, President of Communities United Against Police Brutality, Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN),…

noreply (2023-04-09). They Have… Issues With Air Power. Tom Lipscomb On leaks. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

NOUR (2023-04-09). Democracy or apartheid: You can't have both. peoplesdispatch.org The idea that Israeli "democracy" can be protected by blocking the judicial overhaul is a myth. Any plans Israel had for democracy were destroyed when they began the Nakba in 1948.

Peter Koenig (2023-04-09). The Big Lie: Worldwide Energy Shortage Plus Multiple Crises — All Manufactured — Meant for Destruction of Western Civilization. globalresearch.ca Energy Crisis. Food crisis. Industrial collapse. Supply chains disruptions. Fractured Communications. Cyber-attacks. Black-outs? Hyper-inflation. Climate change. Wars, civil conflicts, and more plandemics, culminating in human misery… Yes. It's all manufactured.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-09). The Strategies of Global Warfare: War with China and Russia? Washington's Military Design in the Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca Pivot to Asia: China is threatened by the US military in the South and East China Sea. War with China is currently on the drawing board of the Pentagon as outlined in a Rand Report commissioned by the US Army…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-09). Video: Has Germany Become a Colony of the United States? globalresearch.ca The public declarations of both Biden and Scholz at the White House Press Conference confirm the following: The "Secret Operation" was no longer Secret. | The decision to undertake the sabotage of Nord Stream was made Public, There was a de facto bilateral understanding between President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz to proceed with the sabotage of Nord Stream 2.

Rebecca Burns (2023-04-09). LEVER WEEKLY: An Exception To The Rule In Chicago. levernews.com

Robert J. Burrowes (2023-04-09). We Are Being Smashed Politically, Economically, Medically and Technologically by the Elite's 'Great Reset': Why? How Do We Fight Back Effectively? globalresearch.ca

San José May Day Coalition (2023-04-09). Monday 5/1: San José May Day – International Workers' Day. indybay.org Roosevelt Park | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95116…

scorinoco (2023-04-09). A View from Europe: Peacenik Extremists and Liberal Warmongers in the New Wave of NATO Expansion. orinocotribune.com By Simon Turner — Apr 5, 2023 | We are one year on from the 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 en…

scorinoco (2023-04-09). Venezuela: Social Movements Announce Creation of Platform Promoting Solidarity With Palestine. orinocotribune.com

Shane Quinn (2023-04-09). 750 U.S. Military Bases Globally, $7.2 Trillion US Nuclear Weapons Expenditure Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki. globalresearch.ca

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Five Injured as Apartment Building Collapses in Marseille, France. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A four-storey apartment building collapsed in the center of Marseille overnight.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Classified Leak May Look to Embarass Biden Into 'Cutting Back' Ukraine Support. sputnikglobe.com While the value of the information contained in the leaked documents appears somewhat questionable, the timing of the leak itself may speak volumes about the motives of the people who caused it, according to Philip Giraldi, a former CIA station chief.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Deadly Volcano May Awaken, Colombian Authorities Begin Evacuation – Reports. sputnikglobe.com Nevado del Ruiz volcano is the highest active volcano in the Andes. It is located in Los Nevados National Park among several other volcanoes. Now it is believed that up to 500 thousand residents of the surrounding areas live under the threat of mudflows, which can descend from the slopes of this volcano.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Easter in Africa: What Are the Peculiarities? sputnikglobe.com Today, millions of African Christians celebrate Easter. According to research, around half of the population of Africa professes Christianity, and in countries where Christians make up the majority of the population, Easter is an important event in the calendar.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). EU Military Circles Question Million-Munition Delivery to Ukraine: Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Military circles in Brussels are casting doubt on the European Union's plan to deliver 1 million 155-mm munitions to Ukraine within the next 12 months because, among other things, it may take more than a year to put together a batch that big, German news outlet reported on Sunday, citing sources.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Ex-French MEP Lauds Beijing's Cold Shoulder for von der Leyen Amid Her China Visit. sputnikglobe.com A US media outlet earlier noted that unlike Macron, the European Commission President "was mostly left alone" during the duo's visit to China, where she was "demonized" by local media as "an American puppet."

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Ex-US Pilot Warns of UFO-Related 'National Security Threat'. sputnikglobe.com The navy pilot claims he ran into UFOs while flying in restricted airspace off the United States' East coast, alleging that people who are "still flying out there" continue encountering mysterious unidentified objects.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Syrian Air Defenses Shoot Down Several Israeli Rockets. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Syrian air defense systems have shot down several Israeli rockets in the south of the country, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). George Soros' Son Allegedly Has Steady White House Access. sputnikglobe.com In recent years, the Soros family has gained a lot of attention for their political activism and contribution to liberal causes. George Soros, the billionaire businessman and philanthropist, has long been a controversial figure in conservative circles due to his support for left-wing policies and candidates.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Iran's IRGC Claims Successful 110-Pound Warhead Kamikaze Drone Test. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has conducted successful tests of a high-precision long-range kamikaze drone equipped with a 50 kilogram (110 pound) warhead, the head of the IRGC's R&D department, gen. Ali Kouhestani, said on Sunday.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Israeli Forces Respond to Rocket Fire From Syria – IDF. sputnikglobe.com TEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Israel has opened artillery fire at Syrian territory in response to the rockets fired from Syria toward the Golan Heights, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Lebanon's Acting Prime Minister Says Country Not Involved in Airstrikes Against Israel. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A preliminary investigation into the airstrikes conducted toward Israel has showed that the units that had launched the missiles were of non-Lebanese origin, the press office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Macron Urges Europe to Stay Out of Feud Between US, China Over Taiwan. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – Europe should not let itself be drawn into the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan conforming to "the American rhythm," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Metal in Most Benin Bronzes Originates From Germany, Study Reveals. sputnikglobe.com The Benin Bronzes are a collection of several thousand of brass sculptures from the palace of the ruler of the Benin Kingdom (modern-day Nigeria), dating back to at least the 16th century. Until now, research on the origins of the metals used in their casting provided no clear results, but a new study shed light on this scientific mystery.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). NYT: Secret Doc Leaks Hurting US Relations With Allies as Washington Eavesdropping on Key Partners. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The leaks of classified US documents have complicated Washington's relations with allies, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). 'One or Two Shells Per Day': Ukrainian Troops Reportedly Hit by Acute Ammo Shortage. sputnikglobe.com Some Ukraine troops are purportedly sent out into minefields in hope of obtaining abandoned projectiles to alleviate Kiev's shell shortage.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Orlando Shooting Results in Three Dead, Including One Child – Police. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Three people, including one child, were killed in a shooting in Orlando, Florida, the City of Orlando Police Department said.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Pope Francis Holds Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. sputnikglobe.com The pontiff was discharged from a Rome hospital just before the start of the Holy Week after a three-night stay for a bronchial infection.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Royal Officials Discussed Stripping Prince Harry of Title, New Book Claims. sputnikglobe.com While Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have already become estranged from the rest of the British royal family over the course of the last couple of years, it appears that there have been calls in the Buckingham Palace to punish the wayward prince.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). MoD: Russian Forces Destroy Two Ukrainian Sabotage Groups. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian service members have destroyed two enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Kupyansk direction and thwarted three attempts of Ukrainian troop rotation, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Saudi-Led Coalition Releases 13 Houthi Prisoners, Movement Says. sputnikglobe.com DOHA (Sputnik) – The Houthi rebels (Ansar Allah movement) in Yemen have announced the release of over a dozen prisoners, in exchange for one Saudi prisoner, the head of the Houthis' prisoner affairs committee, Abdul Qader al-Murtada, said.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Texas Governor Says He Will Pardon Killer of BLM Marcher. sputnikglobe.com Nearly three years ago Daniel Perry shot and killed Garrett Foster. However, recent events suggest that despite facing a life sentence, he may not spend long in jail.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Trump Hints at World War III on Truth Social. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump has once again warned of a third world war, posting a brief comment on his Truth Social network.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Tunisia Considering Joining BRICS – July 25 Movement Spokesman. sputnikglobe.com TUNIS (Sputnik) – Tunisia is considering joining the BRICS group amid stalled negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the spokesman of the July 25 Movement, Mahmoud Ben Mabrouk, told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Twitter Dubs BBC as Government-Funded Media. sputnikglobe.com Tech billionaire Elon Musk's crusade for free speech firstly led him to initiate the series of "Twitter files" publications, where the mechanism of disinformation were unmasked. Now, he is branding multiple western media with a special for their ties to authorities.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). Upcoming Junior Doctors Strike Could Cause 'Unparalleled Levels of Disruption,' NHS Warns. sputnikglobe.com Over the past few months, tens of thousands of British nurses and ambulance service staff have walked off the job as part of their long-running pay dispute with NHS bosses.

sputnikglobe (2023-04-09). World Bank's Chief Calls for Searching Ways Out of Poorest Countries' Debt Impasse. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A search for ways out of the world's poorest countries impasse in servicing and restructuring their debts will top the agenda of the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings scheduled for April 10-16, World Bank President David Malpass said on Sunday.

Staff (2023-04-09). Brandon Johnson Elected Mayor of Chicago. orinocotribune.com Chicago, April 6 — On Tuesday April 4, Brandon Johnson won 51.4% of vote in the Chicago mayoral runoff election. Johnson's victory is also a victory for working and oppressed people, as demonstrated by the range of organizations and individuals who celebrated with Johnson and his family at the Marriott Marquis on election night. | Frank Chapman, executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, said "I've been living for this moment since the Great Harold Washington in 1986, yet we didn't wait on history; we, the oppressed and the working class, made history." | Several hou…

Staff (2023-04-09). China Invites Venezuela to Join International Lunar Research Station. orinocotribune.com Caracas, April 8, 2023 ( The ILRS project was inaugurated in June 2021 by China and Russia, with the aim of setting up a research station in the south pole of the moon. It is expected to be completed by 2028, and to land on the Moon within a decade, according to the Chinese news outlet Global Times. Venezuela becomes the first country to be…

Staff (2023-04-09). Turning Tides: US Congress and Julian Assange. orinocotribune.com By Binoy Kampmark — Apr 6, 2023 | "Every government is run by liars and nothing they say should be believed." | — I.F. Stone | The US Congress and Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, have what can only be regarded as a testy relationship. Its various members have advocated and condoned his farcical prosecution, demanded his lifelong incarceration, even assassination, taking issue with his appetite for publishing unsavoury, classified details about the US imperium. He who gives the game away on cant will be punished. | One shrill voice, touching on delirium, was Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman,…

Steven Sahiounie (2023-04-09). A Sad Friday in Jerusalem. Who gave the order to attack the worshippers inside the Al Aqsa Mosque? globalresearch.ca

TASS (2023-04-09). Large group of Ukrainian troops destroyed in LPR, Chechnya leader reports. tass.com Another part was taken prisoner, said Ramzan Kadyrov…

TASS (2023-04-09). Hungary to strengthen inspection of Ukrainian grain transit, seeks to reinstate fees. tass.com Hungarian Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy noted that these measures are necessary in order to protect the interests of European farmers…

TASS (2023-04-09). Death toll in attack on DPR's Yasinovataya rises to two — officials. tass.com According to the representative office of the republic in the JCCC, two men died…

TASS (2023-04-09). Last living Nuremberg prosecutor of Nazis dies at 103 — TV. tass.com The cause of his death has not been released…

TASS (2023-04-09). Leaked Pentagon documents on Ukrainian forces complicate US ties with allies — NYT. tass.com The leak "raised doubts" about the ability of the United States to keep secrets, the newspaper reports…

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-04-09). Reportan muerte de 44 personas tras ataques terroristas en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Un grupo de hombres armados atacaron los pueblos de Kourakou y Tondobi.

teleSUR, jaa, JDO (2023-04-09). Israelíes continúan protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Se trata de la decimocuarta semana de protestas contra la normativa. Se movilizan 250.000 personas, de ellas 145.000 en Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, jaa, MER (2023-04-09). Emiten alerta por lluvias para 14 provincias dominicanas. telesurtv.net El director del COE, Juan Manuel Méndez, indicó que en alerta amarilla están las provincias de Samaná, Sánchez Rámirez y Hato Mayor.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Miles de alemanes protestan contra suministro de armas a Ucrania. telesurtv.net El organizador de la marcha de Berlín, Netzwerk Friedenskooperative (Red de Cooperación para la Paz), estimó que hasta 3.000 personas participaron en la marcha.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Ejército chino realiza ejercicios militares alrededor de Taiwán. telesurtv.net La operación es una seria advertencia contra las provocaciones de las fuerzas separatistas de Taiwán y fuerzas externas, y una acción necesaria para salvaguardar la soberanía nacional.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Volcán Nevado del Ruiz continúa en nivel de actividad naranja en Colombia. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 800 eventos sísmicos se han registrado en lo que va de este sábado 8 de abril, reportó el Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC).

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Corea del Norte prueba sistema de armas estratégicas submarinas. telesurtv.net Este nuevo ejercicio se produce después que el Gobierno de Pyongyang advirtió de tomar medidas contra los ejercicios militares conjuntos entre Corea del Sur y Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Al menos seis heridos deja tiroteo en Carolina del Sur, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El jefe de policía de Isle of Palms, Kevin Cornett, indicó que varias personas fueron detenidas, pero aún no puede confirmar si el tirador está bajo custodia.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Muertes de menores por arma de fuego en EE.UU. crecen 50%. telesurtv.net La estadística toma en cuenta los datos de mortalidad publicados por los Centros de Control y Enfermedades de EE.UU. entre 2019 y 2021.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Honduras extiende por 45 días más estado de excepción. telesurtv.net Con la nueva ampliación quedarán suspendidas hasta el próximo 21 de mayo las garantías constituciones en 123 municipios de Honduras…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-09). Defensa rusa derriba misil ucraniano sobre ciudad de Crimea. telesurtv.net El jefe de la república de Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, a traves de su canal Telegram, confirmó: "Un misil lanzado desde Ucrania fue derribado sobre Feodosia".

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-09). Ascienden a 33 los fallecidos por deslave en localidad ecuatoriana de Alausí. telesurtv.net según la Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos, la tragedia dejó hasta el momento 43 personas heridas, 55 desaparecidos, 1.034 damnificados, 581 afectados y 32 rescatados.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-09). Venezuela saluda invitación de China para unirse a investigación lunar. telesurtv.net Según la Cancillería, Venezuela se convierte en primer país invitado por Beijing a unirse a proyecto de la Estación Internacional de Investigación Lunar.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-09). Reportan un fallecido por accidente en central termoeléctrica en Cuba. telesurtv.net El cuerpo de medicina legal del Hospital Faustino Pérez confirmó el fallecimiento de Labrada Junco, quien era residente en el municipio de Matanzas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-09). Exigen seguir debido proceso en juicio político contra presidente de Ecuador. telesurtv.net La resolución instó al presidente de la comisión a que evite emplear una normativa procesal ordinaria, ajena y no prevista dentro de los procedimientos parlamentarios.

teleSUR, ka, JGN (2023-04-09). øPor qué se celebra el Día Internacional del Pueblo Gitano?>. telesurtv.net El pueblo gitano lucha por la reivindicación de sus derechos, y contra la discriminación, el antigitanismo, la pobreza y el desempleo.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-09). Bolivia califica de exitosa prueba piloto de censo de población. telesurtv.net Jóvenes lugareños fueron captados para la prueba, lo que facilitó la aplicación de los cuestionarios.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-09). Incautan 100 kilos de cocaína en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Por el momento, la policía maneja el hecho como información en desarrollo y no han brindado más detalles.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-09). Al menos seis palestinos heridos por protestas en Kafr Qaddum. telesurtv.net Algunos de los heridos fueron tratados en el lugar, mientras otros fueron trasladados al hospital para recibir tratamiento.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-09). Fallece mexicano El Cuate, estrecho colaborador de Fidel Castro. telesurtv.net Del Conde fue quien compró y reparó el yate Granma para entregárselo a Fidel Castro y pusiera rumbo a Cuba junto a sus 82 expedicionarios.

teleSUR, odr, MER (2023-04-09). Reportan 1.116 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.271.755, de los cuales 3.443 pacientes están en etapa activa.

The Conversation (2023-04-09). New Research shows how rapidly Ice Sheets can Retreat: Antarctica's Melt alone could raise Sea Level 171 Feet. juancole.com By Christine Batchelor, Newcastle University and Frazer Christie, University of Cambridge | — The Antarctic Ice Sheet, which covers an area greater than the US and Mexico combined, holds enough water to raise global sea level by more than 57 metres if melted completely. This would flood hundreds of cities worldwide. And evidence suggests it …

Unicorn Riot (2023-04-09). Akron Grand Jury Set for Next Week to Hear Case of Police Killing Jayland Walker. unicornriot.ninja

US Department of Justice (2023-04-09). Video: Pfizer Has a Criminal Record. Is It Relevant? globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-04-09). UK government hires barge to intern asylum seekers. wsws.org The UK Home Office intends to house up to 500 asylum seekers in a 47-year-old "hotel barge". It has previously been used to house offshore oil field and windfarm workers, and refugees seeking asylum in Germany and the Netherlands.

WSWS (2023-04-09). International Youth and Students for Social Equality holds anti-war meetings in the UK. wsws.org Meeting were held in Leeds, Manchester, London and Sheffield, with an online event organised following a campaign in Scotland.

Xinhua (2023-04-09). Xi, Macron informal meeting in Guangzhou. globalresearch.ca GUANGZHOU, April 7 — Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China. | . | Selected excerpts | . |

Yuri Rubtsov (2023-04-09). History: Hitler was Financed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | feature image: Hitler, Schacht and Prescott Bush | First published by Global Research in May 2016, Minor edits by Global Research. Title as in the original. | Incisive historical analysis. | From World War …